(17 days)
No
The summary describes a knee prosthesis system and a change to its coating. There is no mention of AI or ML in the intended use, device description, or performance studies.
Yes.
This device is a total knee system intended to replace portions of the knee joint in patients suffering from various degenerative and post-traumatic conditions, thereby providing a therapeutic effect by alleviating disability and improving mobility.
No
This device is a total knee replacement system, which is a prosthetic device used to replace damaged knee joints. It is a treatment device, not a diagnostic one.
No
The device description clearly outlines physical components made of materials like Cobalt Chromium, polyethylene, and titanium niobium nitride, indicating it is a hardware device (knee prosthesis).
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 clearly describes the device as a surgical implant for replacing parts of the knee joint in patients with various knee conditions. This is a therapeutic intervention, not a diagnostic test performed on samples from the body.
- Device Description: The description details the physical components of the knee prosthesis (femoral component, tibial baseplate, patella, stems) and the materials used. This aligns with a surgical implant, not a device used to analyze biological samples.
- Lack of IVD Characteristics: The text does not mention any of the typical characteristics of an IVD, such as:
- Analyzing biological samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.)
- Detecting or measuring substances in samples
- Providing information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening
The device is a surgical implant intended to treat a physical condition of the knee joint.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The GEMINI SL Total Knee System is indicated for patients suffering from disability due to:
1 ) Degenerative, post-traumatic or rheumatoid arthritis;
2) Avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle;
3) Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy:
4) Moderate valgus, varus or flexion deformities.
This device may also be indicated in the salvage of previously failed surgical attempts.
The device is indicated for cemented use. Only cementless labeled modular stems are indicated for uncemented use.
The Endo-Model and Sled Knee Systems with LINK PorEx (TiNbN) coating are indicated for patients with severe joint diseases with limitation of mobility due to degenerative, rheumatic arthrosis or arthrosis or arthritis. Joint fractures which disallow an osteosynthetic reconstruction. These devices are intended for cemented use only.
The Endo-Model Rotating Hinge and Modular Rotating Hinge Knee System with LINK PorEx (TiNbN) coating are indicated for the following conditions:
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- Bone necroses
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- Bicondylar arthrosis by partly damaged collateral ligaments
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- Revision after primary total knee replacement
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- Revision surgery after hinge knee or rotational knee joint
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- Revision surgery by insufficient / inadequate bone mass
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- Arthrosis of patella flange
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- Valgus/Varus deformities
§ 888.3560 Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis.
(a)
Identification. A knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a knee joint. The device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. This generic type of device includes prostheses that have a femoral component made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, and a tibial component or components and a retropatellar resurfacing component made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. This generic type of device is limited to those prostheses intended for use with bone cement (§ 888.3027).(b)
Classification. Class II.
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Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG % Terry Powell Regulatory Affairs Program Director LinkBio Corp. 69 King Street Dover, New Jersey 07801
Re: K212742
Trade/Device Name: GEMINI SL Total Knee System, Endo-Model Knee System with LINK PorEx (TiNbN) coating, Sled Knee System with LINK PorEx (TiNbN) coating Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3560 Regulation Name: Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer semi-constrained cemented prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JWH, KRO, HSX Dated: September 1, 2021 Received: September 1, 2021
Dear Terry Powell:
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.
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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 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 Advice (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.
Ting Song, Ph.D., R.A.C. 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) K212742
Device Name GEMINI SL Total Knee System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The GEMINI SL Total Knee System is indicated for patients suffering from disability due to:
1 ) Degenerative, post-traumatic or rheumatoid arthritis;
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Avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle;
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Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy:
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Moderate valgus, varus or flexion deformities.
This device may also be indicated in the salvage of previously failed surgical attempts.
The device is indicated for cemented use. Only cementless labeled modular stems are indicated for uncemented use.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K212742
Device Name
Endo-Model Knee System with LINK PorEx (TiNbN) coating and Sled Knee System with LINK PorEx (TiNbN) coating
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Endo-Model and Sled Knee Systems with LINK PorEx (TiNbN) coating are indicated for patients with severe joint diseases with limitation of mobility due to degenerative, rheumatic arthrosis or arthrosis or arthritis. Joint fractures which disallow an osteosynthetic reconstruction. These devices are intended for cemented use only.
The Endo-Model Rotating Hinge and Modular Rotating Hinge Knee System with LINK PorEx (TiNbN) coating are indicated for the following conditions:
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- Bone necroses
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- Bicondylar arthrosis by partly damaged collateral ligaments
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- Revision after primary total knee replacement
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- Revision surgery after hinge knee or rotational knee joint
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- Revision surgery by insufficient / inadequate bone mass
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- Arthrosis of patella flange
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- Valgus/Varus deformities X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| □ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
- Valgus/Varus deformities X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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510(k) Summary – LINK PorEx (TiNbN) inhouse coating for Endo-Model Knee System, Sled Knee System, and GEMINI SL Total Knee System
| 510(k) Submitter: | Waldemar Link GmbH & CO. KG |
|---|---|
| Barkhausenweg 10 | |
| 22339 Hamburg, Germany | |
| Phone: +49-40-539950 | |
| Facility Registration #:3004371426 (Oststraße 4-10) | |
| Contact Person: | Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG |
| Lydia Ditter (Regulatory Affairs) | |
| Oststraße 4-10 | |
| Norderstedt, GERMANY 22844 | |
| Phone: +49-40 53995-530 | |
| Fax: +49-40 53995-174 | |
| E-Mail: L.Ditter@linkhh.de | |
| Date Prepared: | September 15, 2021 |
| Trade Name: | GEMINI SL Total Knee System |
| Endo-Model Knee System with LINK PorEx (TiNbN) coating | |
| Sled Knee System with LINK PorEx (TiNbN) coating | |
| Common Name: | Total Knee Prosthesis |
| Classification Name: | Knee joint patellofemorotibial polymer/metal/polymer semi- |
| constrained cemented prosthesis; 21 CFR §888.3560, product | |
| code JWH | |
| Knee joint femorotibial metal/polymer constrained cemented | |
| prosthesis; 21 CFR §888.3510, product code KRO | |
| Knee joint femorotibial metal/polymer non-constrained | |
| cemented prosthesis; 21 CFR §888.3520, product code HSX | |
| Classification and Panel: | Class II, Orthopedic / 87 |
| Predicate Devices: | Primary Predicate: |
| GEMINI SL Total Knee System, K182872 | |
| Endo-Model Knee System with PorEx (TiNbN) coating, Sled | |
| Knee System with PorEx (TiNbN) coating, K152431 |
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Device Description:
Reference Predicate: LinkSymphoKnee System, K202924
The GEMINI SL Total Knee System is a semi-constrained, patellofemorotibial, cemented knee prosthesis. It is intended to replace the three articular portions of the knee joint. The system compromises two different designs: "Cruciate Retaining (CR)" and "Posterior Stabilized (PS)". Both versions consist of similar components: a Cobalt Chromium femoral component a polyethylene patella and a Cobalt Chromium tibial baseplate with an Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE / non-crosslinked) insert. The fixation of the tibial baseplate can be extended due to modular stems. The femoral and tibial components are made of CoCrMo and are available with PorEx surface modification.
The Endo-Model Knee System with LINK PorEx (TiNbN) coating is a constrained anti-luxation total knee prosthesis.
The Endo-Model Knee System consists of femoral and tibial components and modular stems. The modular stems are available in a variety of diameters and lengths in cemented version.
The Endo-Model Knee System is available in two (2) different knee joint versions:
- -Rotating Hinge Knee - Standard (Non-Modular) Version
- Rotating Hinge Knee Modular Version -
The Endo-Model Knee System is produced of Cobalt Chromium Molybdenum casting alloy (CoCrMo) and Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE / noncrosslinked). The modular stems (cemented) are made of Cobalt Chromium Molybdenum casting alloy (CoCrMo) materials.
The Sled Knee System with LINK PorEx (TiNbN) coating
is a unicompartmental non-constrained knee replacement system. The Sled Knee is comprised of a set of implants and consists of a femoral component and a tibial component (allpolyethylene or metal-backed) and are available in different sizes.
The femoral implant is made of Cobalt Chromium Molybdenum casting alloy (CoCrMo) and is personalized to match a patient's anatomy.
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The all-poly tibial component is made from Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE / non-crosslinked) and forgeable and cold-formed cobalt-chromium-nickel molybdenum-iron alloy (CoCrNiMoFe) X-ray wire. The metalbacked tibial component consists of a Cobalt Chromium Molybdenum casting alloy (CoCrMo) tibial tray and with an Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE / noncrosslinked) tibial insert and cold-formed cobalt-chromiumnickel molybdenum-iron alloy (CoCrNiMoFe) X-ray wire. Multiple inserts of varying thickness may be provided to
accommodate surgeon preferences.
The change that is the subject of this Special 510(k) is to add the coating of Titanium Niobium Nitride (TiNbN) done by Waldemar Link inhouse to the above listed systems. The devices are already commercially available with TiNbN coating applied by an external vendor.
There is no change to the fundamental scientific technology of the referenced knee systems with the modifications in this 510(k) submission. This includes no changes to materials, design, sterilization, packaging, or method of manufactured. All components are sterile and for single use only.
Indications for Use:
The GEMINI SL Total Knee System is indicated for patients suffering from disability due to:
- Degenerative, post-traumatic or rheumatoid arthritis;
- Avascular necrosis of the femoral condyle;
- Post-traumatic loss of joint configuration, particularly when there is patellofemoral erosion, dysfunction or prior patellectomy;
- Moderate valgus, varus or flexion deformities.
This device may also be indicated in the salvage of previously failed surgical attempts.
The device is indicated for cemented use. Only cementless labeled modular stems are indicated for uncemented use.
The Endo-Model and Sled Knee Systems with LINK PorEx (TiNbN) coating are indicated for patients with severe joint diseases with limitation of mobility due to degenerative, rheumatoid or post-traumatic arthrosis or arthritis. Joint fractures which disallow an osteosynthetic reconstruction. These devices are intended for cemented use only.
The Endo-Model Rotating Hinge and Modular Rotating Hinge Knee System with LINK PorEx (TiNbN) coating are indicated for the following conditions:
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- Bone necroses
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- Bicondylar arthrosis by partly damaged collateral ligaments
- Revision after primary total knee replacement 3)
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- Revision surgery after hinge knee or rotational knee ioint
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- Revision surgery by insufficient / inadequate bone mass
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- Arthrosis of patella flange
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- Valgus/Varus deformities The Endo-Model and Sled Knee Systems with LINK PorEx (TiNbN) inhouse coating are substantially equivalent to Endo-Model and Sled Knee Systems with PorEx (TiNbN) coating (#K152431).
The only change of the subject knee systems is the PorEx coating applied inhouse, which is substantially equivalent to the LINK PorEx inhouse coating applied on the LinkSymphoKnee System previously cleared in #K202924.
Performance Data: Non-Clinical Performance and Conclusions: There was no additional non-clinical performance testing required for the devices in scope.
System specific testing, with consideration to Draft Guidance For The Preparation of Premarket Notifications (510(k)s) for cemented, semi-constrained Total Knee Prostheses can be found in predicate 510(k)s #K152431 and #K182872.
Testing considering the LINK PorEx (TiNbN) inhouse coating was done in #K202924
Clinical Performance and Conclusions:
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There was no clinical performance testing required for this device.
Conclusion: The subject devices Gemini SL Total Knee System, Endo-Model and Sled Knee Systems with LINK PorEx (TiNbN) inhouse coating are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices identified in this premarket notification.