(125 days)
No
The document describes a physical medical device (cement spacer molds) and its mechanical testing. There is no mention of software, algorithms, or data processing that would indicate the use of AI or ML. The "Mentions AI, DNN, or ML" and "Description of the training set..." sections are explicitly marked as "Not Found".
No
The device is a mold used to create a temporary knee prosthesis from bone cement. While the resulting prosthesis might be therapeutic (as it's used in a two-stage procedure for septic processes causing a temporary knee replacement), the device itself is a tool or component in that process, not the direct therapeutic agent.
No
Explanation: The device is a mold used to create a temporary knee prosthesis, which is a therapeutic device for patients with a septic process. It does not diagnose any condition.
No
The device description clearly states it is a disposable cement spacer mold made of polypropylene, which is a physical hardware component.
Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- IVD Definition: In vitro diagnostics are tests performed on samples taken from the human body, such as blood, urine, or tissue, to detect diseases, conditions, or infections.
- Device Function: The SpaceFlex Knee disposable cement spacer molds are used to create a physical implant (a temporary knee prosthesis) that is placed inside the patient's body. It is a surgical device used in a procedure, not a test performed on a sample outside the body.
- Intended Use: The intended use is to mold a temporary knee replacement for patients undergoing a two-stage procedure due to a septic process. This is a therapeutic and surgical application, not a diagnostic one.
Therefore, the SpaceFlex Knee disposable cement spacer molds fall under the category of a surgical implant or device, not an in vitro diagnostic.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
Disposable cement spacer molds are indicated for use to mold a temporary total knee replacement (TKR) for sketetally mature patients undergoing a two stage procedure due to a septic process. The molded temporary knee prosthesis is indicated for an implantation period of 180 days or less. Because of inherent mechanical limitations of the device material (G3A Bone Cement), the molded temporary prosthesis is only indicated for patients who will consistently use traditional mobility assist devices (e.g. crutches, walkers) throughout the implant period.
Product codes
MBB, JWH
Device Description
G21 SpaceFlex Knee system are disposable cement spacer molds made of polypropylene (PP) intended to be filled with low-viscosity polymethyl methacrylate bone cement directly in the operating room. Once the bone cement has hardened, the SpaceFlex Knee system creates a polymethyl methacrylate based bone cement spacer for patients undergoing a two-stage procedure following a periprosthetic joint infection. The device can be used in either the left or right knee joint. The SpaceFlex Knee molds are single-use and cannot be re-sterilized.
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
Knee joint
Indicated Patient Age Range
Skeletally mature patients
Intended User / Care Setting
Operating room
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
Performance testing was completed on the SpaceFlex Knee device in accordance with established international standards to establish the mechanical properties and gentamicin release profile of the device. The results of the performance testing demonstrated that the SpaceFlex Knee device possess mechanical and elution characteristics equivalent to those of the predicate device. Specifically, the gentamicin release profile for the SpaceFlex Knee spacers was compared to the predicate device OsteoRemedies Knee Modular Spacer (K112470). The cumulative gentamicin release from SpaceFlex Knee was compared at time intervals of day 1, week 1 and week 2 to the predicate device's (OsteoRemedies Knee Modular Spacer (K112470)) gentamicin release profile available from the predicate labeling documents. The comparison of this data evaluated that the cumulative release of gentamicin from the SpaceFlex Knee spacer is substantially equivalent to the additional predicate device OsteoRemedies Knee Modular Spacer (K112470).
The mechanical properties of the SpaceFlex knee System were tested in accordance with applicable international standards. In all instances the device functioned as intended and all results were satisfactory and met all performance specifications. The testing performed includes:
- Rupture Test
- Fatigue Test
- Gentamicin Elution Test
- The Wear Test Mechanical performance
- Molding Temperature Analysis
- Residual Analysis on Polymer Matrix
Key Metrics
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Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 888.3027 Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement.
(a)
Identification. Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement is a device intended to be implanted that is made from methylmethacrylate, polymethylmethacrylate, esters of methacrylic acid, or copolymers containing polymethylmethacrylate and polystyrene. The device is intended for use in arthroplastic procedures of the hip, knee, and other joints for the fixation of polymer or metallic prosthetic implants to living bone.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Bone Cement.”
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G21 S.r.l % Manjusha Bharadwaj Regulatory/Quality Consultant RQMIS, Inc. 110 Haverhill Road, Suite 526 Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
Re: K190216
Trade/Device Name: G21 s.r.1 SpaceFlex Knee Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3027 Regulation Name: Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MBB, JWH Dated: March 5, 2019 Received: March 11, 2019
Dear Manjusha Bharadwaj:
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, 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
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statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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 https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance)and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
Laurence D. Coyne, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT6C: Division of Restorative. Repair and Trauma Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K190216
Device Name G21 s.r.1 SpaceFlex Knee
Indications for Use (Describe)
Disposable cement spacer molds are indicated for use to mold a temporary total knee replacement (TKR) for sketetally mature patients undergoing a two stage procedure due to a septic process. The molded temporary knee prosthesis is indicated for an implantation period of 180 days or less. Because of inherent mechanical limitations of the device material (G3A Bone Cement), the molded temporary prosthesis is only indicated for patients who will consistently use traditional mobility assist devices (e.g. crutches, walkers) throughout the implant period.
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
G21 S.r.l. 's SpaceFlex Knee 510k Submission
l. SUBMITTER
G21 S.r.l. Via S. Pertini, 8 41039 S. Possidonio (MO) Italy
Phone: +39 0535 30312 +39 0535 417332 Fax:
Contact Person: Manjusha Bharadwaj Senior Quality/Regulatory Consultant RQMIS, Inc. 110 Haverhill Road, Suite 526 Amesbury, MA 01913 Phone: 1-(978) 358-7307 Fax: 1 (978) 477-0206
Date Prepared: 01 October 2018
II. DEVICE
| Trade/Device Name: | SpaceFlex Knee |
|---|---|
| Common or Usual Name: | Temporary Knee Prosthesis |
| Classification Name: | Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement, antibiotic |
| Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer | |
| semi-constrained cemented prosthesis | |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 888.3027, 21 CFR 888.3560 |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product codes | MBB, JWH |
lll. PREDICATE DEVICES
Primary Predicate: StageOne Disposable Cement Spacer Molds for Temporary Knee Prosthesis, Biomet, Inc. (K161273)
Additional Predicates: SPACER-K Temporary Knee Prosthesis, Tecres S.p.A. (K062274), OsteoRemedies Knee Modular Spacer (K112470, filed under Garventis LLC Ronald Reagan and International Trade Center)
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IV. DEVICE INFORMATION
Device Description:
G21 SpaceFlex Knee system are disposable cement spacer molds made of polypropylene (PP) intended to be filled with low-viscosity polymethyl methacrylate bone cement directly in the operating room. Once the bone cement has hardened, the SpaceFlex Knee system creates a polymethyl methacrylate based bone cement spacer for patients undergoing a two-stage procedure following a periprosthetic joint infection. The device can be used in either the left or right knee joint. The SpaceFlex Knee molds are single-use and cannot be re-sterilized.
Intended Use:
SpaceFlex Knee is a mold intended to assist in the creation of a temporary disposable cement spacer for a total knee replacement (TKR) for skeletally mature patients undergoing a two-stage procedure due to a septic process.
Indications for Use:
SpaceFlex Knee disposable cement spacer molds are indicated for use to mold a temporary total knee replacement (TKR) for skeletally mature patients undergoing a two-stage procedure due to a septic process. The molded temporary knee prosthesis is indicated for an implantation period of 180 days or less. Because of inherent mechanical limitations of the device material (G3A Bone Cement), the molded temporary prosthesis is only indicated for patients who will consistently use traditional mobility assist devices (e.g. crutches, walkers) throughout the implant period.
V. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The technological features of the SpaceFlex Knee are similar to the predicates with one difference in the materials used for the manufacturing of the material used in the SpaceFlex Knee molds is medical grade polypropylene widely used in medical syringes and the predicate device molds are made of medical grade silicone.
Performance testing was completed on the SpaceFlex Knee device in accordance with established international standards to establish the mechanical properties and gentamicin release profile of the device. The results of the performance testing demonstrated that the SpaceFlex Knee device possess mechanical and elution characteristics equivalent to those of the predicate device. Specifically, the gentamicin release profile for the SpaceFlex Knee spacers was compared to the predicate device OsteoRemedies Knee Modular Spacer (K112470). The cumulative gentamicin release from SpaceFlex Knee was compared at time intervals of day 1, week 1 and week 2 to the predicate device's (OsteoRemedies Knee Modular Spacer (K112470)) gentamicin release profile available from the predicate labeling documents. The comparison of this data evaluated that the
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cumulative release of gentamicin from the SpaceFlex Knee spacer is substantially equivalent to the additional predicate device OsteoRemedies Knee Modular Spacer (K112470).
Based on the comparison data of the mechanical properties and the gentamicin release profile, the subject device and predicate device are similar in design, fundamental scientific technology and comparable gentamicin elution profile. The minor differences between the subject and predicates do not lead to new safety or effectiveness issues.
VI. PERFORMANCE DATA
The mechanical properties of the SpaceFlex knee System were tested in accordance with applicable international standards. In all instances the device functioned as intended and all results were satisfactory and met all performance specifications. The testing performed includes,
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- Rupture Test
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- Fatigue Test
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- Gentamicin Elution Test
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- The Wear Test Mechanical performance
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- Molding Temperature Analysis
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- Residual Analysis on Polymer Matrix
VII. CONCLUSION
The SpaceFlex knee disposable cement spacer is substantially equivalent to other legally marketed cement spacers indicated for use to mold a temporary total knee replacement. The SpaceFlex knee has the same general intended use and substantially the same indications for use, technological characteristics, and principles of operation as the previously cleared primary predicate StageOne Disposable Cement Spacer Molds for Temporary Knee Prosthesis, Biomet, Inc. (K161273) and additional predicates SPACER-K Temporary Knee Prosthesis, Tecres S.p.A. (K062274) and OsteoRemedies Knee Modular Spacer (K112470).
The substantial equivalence discussion included in the submission demonstrates the substantial equivalence of the SpaceFlex Knee System (the subject device) and its predicate devices as well as describing the minor differences in the technological characteristics, which do not raise any new questions of safety or efficacy. The indications for use, performance testing mechanical/bench testing and gentamicin elution release profile of the Spacer are comparable to the primary as well as the additional predicates listed above and the data presented demonstrate that the SpaceFlex Knee system is substantially equivalent to its predicate devices.