K Number
K193016
Device Name
PRECICE Bone Transport System
Date Cleared
2020-05-08

(192 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
888.3020
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The PRECICE® Bone Transport System is indicated for limb lengthening, open and closed fracture fixation, pseudoarthrosis, mal-unions, non-unions, or bone transport of long bones.
Device Description
The PRECICE® Bone Transport System includes the PRECICE® Bone Transport Nail, locking screws, end caps, surgical instruments, and external remote controller (ERC). The PRECICE® Bone Transport nails and end caps are supplied sterile by gamma radiation while the locking screws and instruments are supplied non-sterile and must be sterilized prior to use. The system is designed to achieve limb correction through gradual lengthening or compression of the intercalary bone segment and providing internal fixation for fractures of long bones. The PRECICE® Bone Transport intramedullary nail is implanted using locking screws, end caps, and reusable surgical instruments. The PRECICE® Bone Transport nail contains an enclosed rare earth magnet, distraction rod, and planetary gearing which allows the extension of the distraction rod to be adjusted non-invasively by the External Remote Controller (ERC). The PRECICE® Bone Transport nail is available in various diameters, lengths and screw hole configurations to accommodate a variety of patient anatomies and implantation methods. The locking screws are also available in a variety of diameters, lengths, and thread styles. The ERC is available in several compatible models. The purpose of this submission is to introduce additional compatible locking screws to the system.
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The description focuses on mechanical components and a remote controller for adjusting the device, with no mention of AI or ML for analysis, control, or decision-making.

Yes
The device is indicated for medical conditions such as limb lengthening, fracture fixation, and treatment of pseudoarthrosis, mal-unions, and non-unions, all of which aim to restore health or improve physiological function.

No
The device description indicates its purpose is for limb lengthening, fracture fixation, and bone transport, which are treatment functions, not diagnostic ones.

No

The device description explicitly lists hardware components such as the PRECICE® Bone Transport Nail, locking screws, end caps, surgical instruments, and an external remote controller (ERC). It is a system that includes both hardware and software (likely within the ERC).

Based on the provided text, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • Intended Use/Indications for Use: The intended use is for limb lengthening, fracture fixation, pseudoarthrosis, mal-unions, non-unions, or bone transport of long bones. These are all surgical procedures and treatments performed directly on the patient's body.
  • Device Description: The device is an implantable intramedullary nail system with associated components and an external controller. This is a physical device used for mechanical support and manipulation of bone.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: The description does not mention any analysis of biological samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) or any diagnostic purpose. IVDs are used to examine specimens from the human body to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.

Therefore, the PRECICE® Bone Transport System is a surgical implant and associated equipment, not an in vitro diagnostic device.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The PRECICE® Bone Transport System is indicated for limb lengthening, open and closed fracture fixation, pseudoarthrosis, mal-unions, non-unions, or bone transport of long bones.

Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)

HSB, HWC

Device Description

The PRECICE® Bone Transport System includes the PRECICE® Bone Transport Nail, locking screws, end caps, surgical instruments, and external remote controller (ERC). The PRECICE® Bone Transport nails and end caps are supplied sterile by gamma radiation while the locking screws and instruments are supplied non-sterile and must be sterilized prior to use. The system is designed to achieve limb correction through gradual lengthening or compression of the intercalary bone segment and providing internal fixation for fractures of long bones. The PRECICE® Bone Transport intramedullary nail is implanted using locking screws, end caps, and reusable surgical instruments. The PRECICE® Bone Transport nail contains an enclosed rare earth magnet, distraction rod, and planetary gearing which allows the extension of the distraction rod to be adjusted non-invasively by the External Remote Controller (ERC). The PRECICE® Bone Transport nail is available in various diameters, lengths and screw hole configurations to accommodate a variety of patient anatomies and implantation methods. The locking screws are also available in a variety of diameters, lengths, and thread styles. The ERC is available in several compatible models.

The purpose of this submission is to introduce additional compatible locking screws to the system.

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

Long bones

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 (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

Nonclinical performance verification testing was performed to demonstrate that the subject PRECICE® Bone Transport System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The following testing was performed: Static Compression Bending Strength, Dynamic Compression Bending Strength, Torsion, Torque Resistance, Axial Pullout, Distraction Force. The results demonstrate that the subject PRECICE® Bone Transport System is substantially equivalent to the predicate.

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.

K182170

Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).

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§ 888.3020 Intramedullary fixation rod.

(a)
Identification. An intramedullary fixation rod is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a rod made of alloys such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel. It is inserted into the medullary (bone marrow) canal of long bones for the fixation of fractures.(b)
Classification. Class II.

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NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. Madison Heffron Regulatory Affairs Specialist 101 Enterprise Suite 100 ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656

May 8, 2020

Re: K193016

Trade/Device Name: PRECICE® Bone Transport System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3020 Regulation Name: Intramedullary fixation rod Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HSB, HWC Dated: April 7, 2020 Received: April 9, 2020

Dear Madison Heffron:

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 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.

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Sincerely,

Michael Owens Acting Assistant Director DHT6A: Division of Joint Arthroplasty Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known)

K193016

Device Name

PRECICE® Bone Transport System

Indications for Use (Describe)

The PRECICE® Bone Transport System is indicated for limb lengthening, open and closed fracture fixation, pseudoarthrosis, mal-unions, non-unions, or bone transport of long bones.

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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PRECICE® Bone Transport System 510(k) Summary

In accordance with Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 807, and in particular 21 CFR $807.92, the following summary of information is provided:

A. Submitted by:

Madison Heffron Regulatory Affairs Specialist NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. 101 Enterprise, Suite 100 Aliso Viejo. CA 92656 Telephone: (949) 532-7868

Date Prepared: May 7, 2020

B. Device Name

Trade or Proprietary Name:PRECICE® Bone Transport System
Common or Usual Name:Intramedullary Fixation Rod
Classification Name:Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary and Accessories
Screw, Fixation, Bone
Device Class:Class II
Classification:21 CFR § 888.3020
Product Code (primary):HSB
Product Code (subsequent):HWC (screw, fixation, bone)

C. Predicate Devices

The subject PRECICE® Bone Transport System is substantially equivalent to the primary predicate device, PRECICE® Bone Transport System (K182170).

D. Device Description

The PRECICE® Bone Transport System includes the PRECICE® Bone Transport Nail, locking screws, end caps, surgical instruments, and external remote controller (ERC). The PRECICE® Bone Transport nails and end caps are supplied sterile by gamma radiation while the locking screws and instruments are supplied non-sterile and must be sterilized prior to use. The system is designed to achieve limb correction through gradual lengthening or compression of the intercalary bone segment and providing internal fixation for fractures of long bones. The PRECICE® Bone Transport intramedullary nail is implanted using locking screws, end caps, and reusable surgical instruments. The PRECICE® Bone Transport nail contains an enclosed rare earth magnet, distraction rod, and planetary gearing which allows the extension of the distraction rod to be adjusted non-invasively by the External Remote Controller (ERC). The PRECICE® Bone Transport nail is available in various diameters, lengths and screw hole configurations to accommodate a variety of patient anatomies and implantation methods. The locking screws are

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also available in a variety of diameters, lengths, and thread styles. The ERC is available in several compatible models.

The purpose of this submission is to introduce additional compatible locking screws to the system.

E. Indications for Use

The PRECICE® Bone Transport System is indicated for limb lengthening, open and closed fracture fixation, pseudoarthrosis, mal-unions, non-unions, or bone transport of long bones.

F. Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device

As was established in this submission, the subject PRECICE® Bone Transport System is substantially equivalent to the predicate PRECICE® Bone Transport System (K182170) previously cleared by the FDA for commercial distribution in the United States. There have been no design changes to the implants previously cleared in the predicate 510(k)s. The subject device has been shown to be substantially equivalent and have equivalent technological characteristics to its predicate device through comparison in areas including design, labeling/intended use, material composition, and function.

G. Performance Data

Nonclinical performance verification testing was performed to demonstrate that the subject PRECICE® Bone Transport System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The following testing was performed:

Testing DescriptionApplicable Standard
Static Compression
Bending Strength
Dynamic Compression
Bending StrengthASTM F1264 - Standard Specification and Test
Methods for Intramedullary Fixation Devices
Torsion
Torque ResistanceASTM F543 - Standard Specification and Test
Methods for Metallic Medical Bone Screws
Axial Pullout
Distraction ForceN/A

The results demonstrate that the subject PRECICE® Bone Transport System is substantially equivalent to the predicate.

H. Conclusions

The subject PRECICE® Bone Transport System has been shown to be substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device for its intended use.