K Number
K220839
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2022-09-19

(180 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
888.3040
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The Arthrex Compression FT pins (1.9 mm) are intended for small bone fracture and osteotomy fixation in the hand, wrist, foot, ankle and knee.

The Arthrex Compression FT pins (2.4 mm) are intended for fixation of small bone fragments, osteochondral fragments and cancellous fragments. Specific applications include the following:

  • Osteochondral fragments
  • Apical fragments (radial head, patellar rim, navicular, metacarpal/metatarsal)
  • Cancellous fragments
  • Carpal, metacarpal, and small hand bone
  • Tarsal and metatarsals
  • Phalanges
  • Intra-articular fractures
  • Ankle
  • Proximal and distal humerus
  • Proximal and distal radius
  • Proximal and distal ulna
  • Osteochondral fixation and fractures
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans
  • Fixation of fractures and osteotomies about the knee
  • Oblique fractures of the fibula
  • Reconstructive surgeries of the foot
  • Malleolar fixation
Device Description

The Arthrex Compression FT Pins are a family of solid, fully threaded, self-tapping, tapering head with and without a snap-off function designed to provide fixation of fractures, osteotomies and arthrodesis. The pins are offered in two diameters: 1.9 mm and 2.4 mm, and range in lengths from 10 mm to 50 mm. The pins are manufactured from Titanium Alloy, conforming to ASTM F136. The pins are sold sterile and non-sterile and are single use.

AI/ML Overview

This document is a 510(k) summary for a medical device (Arthrex Compression FT Pins), which focuses on establishing substantial equivalence to previously cleared devices. It does not describe a study involving an AI/ML device for which the listed criteria (e.g., acceptance criteria for diagnostic performance, ground truth establishment, sample sizes for training/test sets, expert adjudication, MRMC studies) would be relevant.

The performance data presented in this document pertains to mechanical and material testing of the physical pins, as well as biocompatibility and MRI compatibility. It is demonstrating that the new pins perform similarly to existing, cleared implants.

Therefore, I cannot provide the requested information because the provided text describes the regulatory clearance of a physical medical device (bone fixation pins), not an AI/ML powered device. The types of studies and acceptance criteria asked for (e.g., related to AI performance, human reader improvement, ground truth for AI models) are completely irrelevant to the information contained in this 510(k) summary.

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September 19, 2022

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Arthrex Inc. Rebecca Homan Team Lead, Regulatory Affairs-Product Development 1370 Creekside Boulevard Naples. Florida 34108-1945

Re: K220839

Trade/Device Name: Arthrex Compression FT Pins Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3040 Regulation Name: Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HWC Dated: March 2, 2022 Received: March 23, 2022

Dear Rebecca Homan:

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.

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Sincerely,

For: Shumaya Ali, MPH 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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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known)

K220839

Device Name Arthrex Compression FT Pins

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Arthrex Compression FT pins (1.9 mm) are intended for small bone fracture and osteotomy fixation in the hand, wrist, foot, ankle and knee.

The Arthrex Compression FT pins (2.4 mm) are intended for fixation of small bone fragments, osteochondral fragments and cancellous fragments. Specific applications include the following:

  • Osteochondral fragments
  • · Apical fragments (radial head, patellar rim, navicular, metacarpal/metatarsal)
  • · Cancellous fragments
  • · Carpal, metacarpal, and small hand bone
  • Tarsal and metatarsals
  • · Phalanges
  • Intra-articular fractures
  • · Ankle
  • Proximal and distal humerus
  • Proximal and distal radius
  • Proximal and distal ulna
  • · Osteochondral fixation and fractures
  • · Osteochondritis Dissecans
  • · Fixation of fractures and osteotomies about the knee
  • · Oblique fractures of the fibula
  • · Reconstructive surgeries of the foot
  • · Malleolar fixation

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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K220839

510(k) Summary

Date PreparedSeptember 16, 2022
SubmitterArthrex Inc.1370 Creekside BoulevardNaples, FL 34108-1945
Contact PersonRebecca R. HomanTeam Lead, Regulatory Affairs - Product Development1-239-643-5553, ext. 73429rebecca.homan@arthrex.com
Name of DeviceArthrex Compression FT Pins
Common NameScrew, fixation, bone
Product CodeHWC
Classification Name21 CFR 888.3040: Smooth or threaded metallic bone fastener
Regulatory ClassII
Primary Predicate DeviceK132217: Arthrex Compression FT Screws
Additional PredicateDevicesK182361: Arthrex Compression FT Screws
Reference DevicesK201132: Arthrex Compression ScrewsK210994: Arthrex Beveled FT Screws
Purpose of SubmissionThis Traditional 510(k) premarket notification is submitted to obtainclearance for the Arthrex Compression FT Pins.
Device DescriptionThe Arthrex Compression FT Pins are a family of solid, fully threaded, self-tapping, tapering head with and without a snap-off function designed toprovide fixation of fractures, osteotomies and arthrodesis. The pins areoffered in two diameters: 1.9 mm and 2.4 mm, and range in lengths from 10mm to 50 mm. The pins are manufactured from Titanium Alloy, conformingto ASTM F136. The pins are sold sterile and non-sterile and are single use.
Indications for UseThe Arthrex Compression FT Pins (1.9 mm) are intended for small bonefracture and osteotomy fixation in the hand, wrist, foot, ankle and knee.The Arthrex Compression FT Pins (2.4 mm) are intended for fixation of smallbone fragments, such as apical fragments, osteochondral fragments andcancellous fragments. Specific applications include the following:Osteochondral fragments (talar vault, femoral condyle) Apical fragments (radial head, patellar rim, navicular,metacarpal/metatarsal) Cancellous fragments (talus) Carpal, metacarpal, and small hand bone Tarsal and metatarsals Phalanges Intra-articular fractures Ankle Proximal and distal humerus Proximal and distal radius Proximal and distal ulna Osteocondral fixation and fractures Osteochondritis Dissecans Fixation of fractures and osteotomies about the knee Oblique fractures of the fibula
Reconstructive surgeries of the foot• Malleolar fixation•
Performance DataArthrex conducted Axial Pull-out (ASTM F543-17), Compression, Failure
Torque/ Insertion Torque (ASTM F543-17), Snapping and Shear testing todemonstrate that the 2.4 mm Arthrex Compression FT Pins performstatistically equivalent to the primary predicate devices cleared underK132217 and additional predicate devices cleared under K182361. Arthrexperformed engineering analyses to conclude that the Failure Torque andInsertions Torque values of the Arthrex Compression FT Pins wereacceptable. Arthrex used the Safety and Performance Based Pathway tosupport substantial equivalence of the Axial Pull-out of the 1.9 mm ArthrexCompression FT Pins.
MRI force, torque, and image artifact testing were conducted in accordancewith FDA guidance Testing and Labeling Medical Devices for Safety in theMagnetic Resonance (MR) Environment, ASTM F2052 Standard Test Methodfor Measurement of Magnetically Induced Displacement Force on MedicalDevices in the Magnetic Resonance Environment, ASTM F2119 Standard TestMethod for Evaluation of MR Image Artifacts from Passive Implants, ASTMF2182 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Measurement of RadioFrequency Induced Heating Near Passive Implants During MagneticResonance Imaging and ASTM F2213 Standard Test Method forMeasurement of Magnetically Induced Torque on Medical Devices in theMagnetic Resonance Environment.
Bacterial Endotoxins Test (BET) was performed on the Arthrex CompressionFT Pins utilizing the Kinetic Chromogenic Method in accordance withANSI/AAMI ST72:2019, USP <161>, USP <85>, EP 2.6.14. The testingconducted demonstrates that the sterile devices within the ArthrexCompression FT Pins meet pyrogen limit specifications.
Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, Irritation, Genotoxicity, Systemic Toxicity,Subchronic/Subacute Toxicity, Implantation and Material Characterizationtesting was conducted on the devices within the Arthrex Compression FTPins in accordance with ISO 10993-1:2018.
Assessment of physical product attributes including product, design, size,and materials has determined that the Arthrex Compression FT Pins do notintroduce additional risks or concerns regarding sterilization and shelf-life.
TechnologicalComparisonThe Arthrex Compression FT Pins are substantially equivalent to the primarypredicate devices cleared under K132217; additional predicate devicescleared under K182361; and reference devices cleared under K201132 andK210994 in which the basic design features, intended use, fundamentalscientific technology, materials, sterility, packaging and shelf-life areidentical.
The Arthrex Compression FT Pins are a family of solid, fully threaded, self-tapping, tapering head with a snap-off design. The pins are offered in twodiameters: 1.9 mm and 2.4 mm, and range in lengths from 10 mm to 50 mm.The pins are manufactured from Titanium Alloy. The pins are sold sterile andnon-sterile and are single use.
The primary predicate device Arthrex Compression FT Screws cleared underK132217 are fully threaded, cannulated screws with self-tapping, taperinghead. The screws were cleared in diameters ranging from 2.5 mm to 4.0 mmand lengths ranging from 8 mm to 50 mm. The screws are manufacturedfrom Titanium Alloy. The screws are sold non-sterile and are single use.The additional predicate device Arthrex Compression FT Screws clearedunder K182361 are fully threaded, cannulated screws with self-tapping,tapering head. The screws were cleared in diameters ranging from 2.5 mmto 4.0 mm and lengths ranging from 32 mm to 60 mm. The screws aremanufactured from Titanium Alloy. The screws are sold non-sterile and aresingle use.
The reference device Arthrex Compression Screws cleared under K201132are fully threaded, cannulated screws with self-tapping, tapering head. Thescrews were cleared in diameters ranging from 2.4 mm to 4.5 mm andlengths ranging from 10 mm to 80 mm. The screws are manufactured fromTitanium Alloy and Stainless Steel. The screws are sold sterile and non-sterile and are single use.
The Arthrex Compression FT Pins are sold sterile and non-sterile as were thereference devices cleared under K201132 and K210994.
The Arthrex Compression FT Pins were evaluated for MR Conditional labelingas were the reference devices cleared under K201132 and K210994.
The Arthrex Compression FT Pins are substantially equivalent to the primarypredicate devices cleared under K132217; additional predicate devicescleared under K182361; and reference devices cleared under K201132 andK210994, with minor dimensional modifications with no change to intendeduse or function. Any differences between the Arthrex Compression FT Pinsand the predicate devices are considered minor and do not raise differentquestions of safety or effectiveness.
ConclusionThe Arthrex Compression FT Pins are substantially equivalent to the primarypredicate devices cleared under K132217; additional predicate devicescleared under K182361; and reference devices cleared under K201132 andK210994; in which the basic design features and intended use are the same.Any differences between the Arthrex Compression FT Pins and the predicatedevices are considered minor and do not raise different questions of safetyor effectiveness.
The submitted mechanical testing data demonstrates that the Axial Pull-out,Compression, Shear and Torsion strength of the Arthrex Compression FTPins System is substantially equivalent to that of the predicate devices forthe desired indications.
Based on the indications for use, technological characteristics, and thesummary of data submitted, Arthrex Inc. has determined that the proposeddevice is substantially equivalent to the currently marketed predicatedevices.

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