K Number
K181806
Device Name
ARIX Sternal System
Date Cleared
2018-11-20

(137 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
888.3030
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The ARIX Sternal System is intended for use in the stabilization and fixation of fractures of the anterior chest wall including sternal fixation following sternotomy and sternal reconstructive surgical procedures, to promote fusion.
Device Description
The ARIX Sternal System is rigid fixation consisting of plates and screws in various configurations, shapes and sizes. The ARIX Sternal System is made of Unalloyed Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V), which meet ASTM F67, Standard Specification for Unalloyed Titanium for Surgical Implant Applications, and ASTM F136, Standard Specification for Wrought Titanium-4 Vanadium ELI (Extra Low Interstitial) Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications, which are widely used for surgical implants with well-known biocompatibility. The plates vary essentially through different lengths and number of plate holes. The screws are selftapping, which are applied with the reconstruction locking screws together. The Locking Screws are provided with diameter 2.4, 2.7mm. And both are provided with lengths from 8 mm to 20 mm.
More Information

No
The device description and performance studies focus on the mechanical properties and equivalence to predicate devices, with no mention of AI or ML.

Yes
The device is intended for stabilization and fixation of chest wall fractures to promote fusion, which aligns with the definition of a therapeutic device designed to treat or alleviate a medical condition.

No
The device is described as a system for "stabilization and fixation of fractures" and "sternal reconstructive surgical procedures," which are treatment functionalities, not diagnostic ones.

No

The device description explicitly states it is a rigid fixation system consisting of plates and screws made of titanium alloy, which are physical hardware components.

No, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use clearly states that the ARIX Sternal System is for the "stabilization and fixation of fractures of the anterior chest wall including sternal fixation following sternotomy and sternal reconstructive surgical procedures, to promote fusion." This describes a surgical implant used directly on the patient's body.
  • Device Description: The description details plates and screws made of titanium alloy, designed for surgical implantation.
  • IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostics are devices used to examine specimens (like blood, urine, or tissue) taken from the human body to provide information about a person's health. This device does not interact with such specimens.

The ARIX Sternal System is a surgical implant, not an IVD.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The ARIX Sternal System is intended for use in the stabilization and fixation of fractures of the anterior chest wall including sternal fixation following sternotomy and sternal reconstructive surgical procedures, to promote fusion.

Product codes

HRS, HWC

Device Description

The ARIX Sternal System is rigid fixation consisting of plates and screws in various configurations, shapes and sizes. The ARIX Sternal System is made of Unalloyed Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V), which meet ASTM F67, Standard Specification for Unalloyed Titanium for Surgical Implant Applications, and ASTM F136, Standard Specification for Wrought Titanium-4 Vanadium ELI (Extra Low Interstitial) Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications, which are widely used for surgical implants with well-known biocompatibility. The plates vary essentially through different lengths and number of plate holes. The screws are selftapping, which are applied with the reconstruction locking screws together. The Locking Screws are provided with diameter 2.4, 2.7mm. And both are provided with lengths from 8 mm to 20 mm.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

anterior chest wall, sternum

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

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Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Summary of Performance Studies

Bench tests were conducted to verify that the subject device met all design specifications. The test result demonstrated that the subject device complies with the following standards: ASTM F382, Standard Specification and Test Method for Metallic Bone Plates; ASTM F543, Standard Specification and Test Method for Metallic Medical Bone Screws. The following tests were performed with the predicate device: Plate (4-Point Bending Test, 4-Point Fatigue Test), Screw (Driving Torque Test, Torsion Test, Axial Pull-out Test). The results of this testing indicate that the ARIX Sternal System is equivalent to predicate device. No clinical studies were considered necessary and performed.

Key Metrics

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Predicate Device(s)

K110574, K111908, K121302, K161896

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 888.3030 Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories.

(a)
Identification. Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories are devices intended to be implanted consisting of one or more metallic components and their metallic fasteners. The devices contain a plate, a nail/plate combination, or a blade/plate combination that are made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, stainless steel, and titanium, that are intended to be held in position with fasteners, such as screws and nails, or bolts, nuts, and washers. These devices are used for fixation of fractures of the proximal or distal end of long bones, such as intracapsular, intertrochanteric, intercervical, supracondylar, or condylar fractures of the femur; for fusion of a joint; or for surgical procedures that involve cutting a bone. The devices may be implanted or attached through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.(b)
Classification. Class II.

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November 20, 2018

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Jeil Medical Corporation Ahhyeon Woo RA Specialist 702.703.704.705.706.804.805.807.812.815-ho.55 Digital-ro 34-gil, Guro-gu Seoul, 08378 KR

Re: K181806

Trade/Device Name: ARIX Sternal System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3030 Regulation Name: Single/Multiple Component Metallic Bone Fixation Appliances And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HRS, HWC Dated: October 25, 2018 Received: October 25, 2018

Dear Ahhyeon Woo:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's

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Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm.

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Sincerely.

Shumaya Ali -S

For

Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Orthopedic Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESForm Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Food and Drug AdministrationExpiration Date: 06/30/2020
Indications for UseSee PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)K181806
Device NameARIX Sternal System
Indications for Use (Describe)The ARIX Sternal System is intended for use in the stabilization and fixation of fractures of the anterior chest wall including sternal fixation following sternotomy and sternal reconstructive surgical procedures, to promote fusion.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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510(k) Summary

[As required by 21 CRF 807.92]

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1. Date Prepared [21 CRF 807.92(a)(a)]

4th July 2018

2. Submitter's Information [21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)]

  • Name of Sponsor: Jeil Medical Corporation . Address: 702·703·704·705·706·804·805·807·812·815-ho,55 -Digital-ro34-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul, 08378, Korea
  • Contact Name: Ahhyeon Woo / RA Specialist ●
  • Registration Number: 3004049923 .
  • Name of Manufacturer: Same as Sponsor . Address: Same as Sponsor -

3. Trade Name, Common Name, Classification [21 CFR 807.92(a)(2)]

  • . Trade Name: ARIX Sternal System
  • Bone Plate and Bone Screw ● Common Name:
  • . Classification Name: Plate, Fixation, Bone / Screw, Fixation, Bone
  • Classification Description: Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation . appliances and accessories
  • Classification Panel: Orthopedic .
  • . Classification Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3030
  • Product Code: HRS, HWC .
  • . Device Class: ll

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4. Identification of Predicate Device(s) [21 CFR 807.92(a)(3)]

The identified predicate device within this submission are shown as follow;

| Primary Predicate | K110574-SternaLock Blu Biomet Microfixation Sternal Closure System
Biomet Microfixation |
|-----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Additional Predicates | K111908-Biomet Microfixation Sternal Closure System
Biomet Microfixation |
| | K121302-Biomet Microfixation Sternal Closure System
Biomet Microfixation |
| | K161896-Biomet Microfixation Sternal Closure System
Biomet Microfixation |

There are no significant differences between the subject device and the predicate devices (K110574, K111908, K121302, K161896) that would adversely affect the use of the product. It is substantially equivalent to these devices in design, function, materials, and operational principles as internal fixation components.

5. Description of the Device [21 CFR 807.92(a)(4)]

The ARIX Sternal System is rigid fixation consisting of plates and screws in various configurations, shapes and sizes.

The ARIX Sternal System is made of Unalloyed Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V), which meet ASTM F67, Standard Specification for Unalloyed Titanium for Surgical Implant Applications, and ASTM F136, Standard Specification for Wrought Titanium-4 Vanadium ELI (Extra Low Interstitial) Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications, which are widely used for surgical implants with well-known biocompatibility.

The plates vary essentially through different lengths and number of plate holes. The screws are selftapping, which are applied with the reconstruction locking screws together. The Locking Screws are provided with diameter 2.4, 2.7mm. And both are provided with lengths from 8 mm to 20 mm.

6. Indication for use [21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)]

The ARIX Sternal System is intended for use in the stabilization of fractures of the anterior chest wall including sternal fixation following sternotomy and sternal reconstructive surgical procedures, to promote fusion.

7. Technological Characteristics [21 CFR 807.92(a)(6)]

ARIX Sternal System, Bone Plate:

Based on a technical feature comparison, the subject device was found to be similar to all predicate device with regard to design and materials. The subject plates also have a variable locking feature, similar to the design used in the predicate device (K110574).

ARIX Sternal System, Bone Screw:

They share similar head, neck and thread designs as the smaller screws that are currently cleared under the predicate device (K110574).

Non-Clinical Test Summary:

Bench tests were conducted to verify that the subject device met all design specifications. The test result demonstrated that the subject device complies with the following standards:

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  • ASTM F382. Standard Specification and Test Method for Metallic Bone Plates .
  • . ASTM F543, Standard Specification and Test Method for Metallic Medical Bone Screws

The following tests were performed with the predicate device:

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  • Plate
    • 4-Point Bending Test
    • 4-Point Fatigue Test
  • Screw .
    • Driving Torque Test
    • Torsion Test
    • Axial Pull-out Test

The results of this testing indicate that the ARIX Sternal System is equivalent to predicate device.

Clinical Test Summary:

No clinical studies were considered necessary and performed.

Substantial Equivalence [21 CFR 807.92(b)(1) and 807.92] 8.

When compared to the predicate device (K110574), the ARIX Sternal System presented in this submission has the same:

  • Indication for Use
  • Technological characteristics ●
  • Operating principle ●
  • Design features
  • . Performance
  • . Biocompatibility
  • Materials
  • Method of sterilization ●

Conclusion [21 CFR 807.92(b)(3)] 9.

In all respects, the ARIX Sternal System is the equivalent of currently marketed devices. This device is made of same materials and has similar dimensions and characteristics. The ARIX Sternal System is manufactured from the unalloyed titanium and titanium alloy that is used generally in this kind of bone plate and bone screw system. Based on the information submitted, ARIX Sternal System is substantially equivalent to the currently marketed predicate device.