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All Exactech Hip Systems are indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary surgery for hip replacement due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteonecrosis, post-traumatic degenerative problems of the hip, and for treatment of proximal femoral fractures where prosthetic replacement is determined by the surgeon as the preferred treatment. Components of Exactech Hip Systems are also potentially indicated for ankylosing spondylitis, congenital hip dysplasia, revision of failed previous reconstructions where sufficient bone stock is present, and to restore mobility resulting from previous fusion.
- · Cemented femoral stems and cemented acetabular cups are intended for cemented fixation only.
- · Press-fit femoral stems and acetabular cups are intended for press-fit fixation.
- · Femoral heads and endoprostheses are intended for use in cemented and press-fit applications.
The Exactech Alteon Short Tapered Wedge is a collarless, press-fit femoral stem component to be used in total or hemi hip arthroplasty, and is designed to emphasize medial/lateral fixation of the device and axial/rotational stability when implanted in the femoral/medullary canal.
The Alteon Short Tapered Wedge has seventeen size offerings and two lateral offsets per size. It is made from titanium alloy and includes a 12/14 trunnion, a polished neck region, a commercially pure titanium plasma spray coated press-fit region, and a bead-blasted (satin) distal surface finish. The 12/14 trumion allows for compatible connection with Exactech femoral heads. As a line extension to the predicate, the proposed Alteon Short Tapered Wedge differs from the predicate in that it features a shortened distal stem length.
This document is a 510(k) premarket notification for a medical device called the Exactech® Alteon® Short Tapered Wedge femoral stem. It focuses on demonstrating "substantial equivalence" to a predicate device, rather than proving the device meets specific acceptance criteria through a study involving human or AI performance.
Therefore, the requested information about acceptance criteria, study design for device performance, sample sizes, expert involvement, adjudication methods, MRMC studies, standalone AI performance, and ground truth establishment is not available in this document.
This notice details:
- Device Name: Exactech® Alteon® Short Tapered Wedge
- Purpose: Femoral Stem Hip Prosthesis, used in total or hemi hip arthroplasty.
- Indicated Use: For skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary surgery for hip replacement due to various conditions (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteonecrosis, post-traumatic degenerative problems, proximal femoral fractures) and potentially for ankylosing spondylitis, congenital hip dysplasia, revision of failed reconstructions, and to restore mobility from previous fusion.
- Substantial Equivalence Claim: The device claims substantial equivalence to the Exactech Alteon Tapered Wedge Femoral Stem (K140674) based on similar indications for use, materials, performance requirements (conforming to recognized standards), manufacturing, sterilization, and design features.
- Non-Clinical Testing: The document lists various non-clinical engineering and mechanical tests performed to demonstrate performance (e.g., Distally Fixed Fatigue testing, Femoral Neck Proximal Fatigue testing, Femoral Head Modular junction burst testing, Coating characterization, Range of Motion analysis, Template Studies, Cadaveric Evaluation), but these are not "studies" in the context of clinical performance or AI/human reader performance as implied by the user's request.
In summary, this document is a regulatory submission for a physical medical device (femoral stem), not a software or AI-driven diagnostic device that would typically involve the requested performance study elements.
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May 19, 2023
Exactech, Inc Valdimir Talley III Regulatory Affairs Specialist 2320 NW 66th Court Gainesville, Florida 32653
Re: K221323
Trade/Device Name: Exactech® Alteon® Short Tapered Wedge Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3353 Regulation Name: Hip Joint Metal/Ceramic/Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Or Nonporous Uncemented Prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LZO, MEH, JDI, KWY, KWZ, LPH, LWJ Dated: April 21, 2023 Received: April 24, 2023
Dear Valdimir Talley III:
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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Limin Sun, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT6A: Division of Joint Arthroplasty Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K221323
Device Name Exactech® Alteon® Short Tapered Wedge
Indications for Use (Describe)
All Exactech Hip Systems are indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary surgery for hip replacement due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteonecrosis, post-traumatic degenerative problems of the hip, and for treatment of proximal femoral fractures where prosthetic replacement is determined by the surgeon as the preferred treatment. Components of Exactech Hip Systems are also potentially indicated for ankylosing spondylitis, congenital hip dysplasia, revision of failed previous reconstructions where sufficient bone stock is present, and to restore mobility resulting from previous fusion.
- · Cemented femoral stems and cemented acetabular cups are intended for cemented fixation only.
- · Press-fit femoral stems and acetabular cups are intended for press-fit fixation.
- · Femoral heads and endoprostheses are intended for use in cemented and press-fit applications.
| 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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Exactech® Alteon® Short Tapered Wedge Femoral Stems
| Sponsor: | Exactech ® , Inc2320 N.W. 66 th CourtGainesville, FL 32653 |
|---|---|
| Phone: (352) 327-4824 | |
| Fax: (352) 378-2617 | |
| FDA Establishment Number 1038671 | |
| Contact Person: | Valdimir Talley IIIRegulatory Affairs Specialist |
| Date: | August 26, 2022 |
| Proprietary Name: | Exactech ® Alteon ® Short Tapered Wedge |
| Common Name: | Femoral Stem Hip Prosthesis |
| Regulation Number andClassification Names: | 21 CFR 888.3353 – Hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrainedcemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis.21 CFR 888.3350 – Hip joint metal/polymer semi-constrained cementedprosthesis.21 CFR 888.3390 – Hip joint femoral (hemi-hip) metal/polymer cementedor uncemented prosthesis.21 CFR 888.3310 – Hip joint metal/polymer constrained cemented oruncemented prosthesis.21 CFR 888.3358 – Hip joint metal/polymer/metal semi-constrainedporous-coated uncemented prosthesis.21 CFR 888.3360 – Hip joint femoral (hemi-hip) metallic cemented oruncemented prosthesis. |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | LZO - Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer,Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented |
| Subsequent ProductCodes: | MEH – Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal / Polymer,Non-Porous, Calcium PhosphateJDI – Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, CementedKWY - Prosthesis, Hip, Hemi-, Femoral, Metal/Polymer, Cemented OrUncemented |
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Exactech® Alteon® Short Tapered Wedge Femoral Stems Traditional 510(k) - 510(k) Summary
KWZ - Prosthesis, Hip, Constrained, Cemented Or Uncemented, Metal/Polymer LPH - Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented LWJ - Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Uncemented
Classification Panel: Orthopedic
Legally Marketed Devices to Which Substantial Equivalence Is Claimed:
Table 1: Predicate Device System
| 510(k) Number | Trade or Proprietary Model Name | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| K140674 | Alteon Tapered Wedge Femoral Stems | Exactech, Inc |
Table 2: Reference Device
| 510(k) Number | Trade or Proprietary Model Name | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| K110400 | Taperloc Complete Microplasty Hip System | BiometManufacturingCorp. |
Device Description
The Exactech Alteon Short Tapered Wedge is a collarless, press-fit femoral stem component to be used in total or hemi hip arthroplasty, and is designed to emphasize medial/lateral fixation of the device and axial/rotational stability when implanted in the femoral/medullary canal.
The Alteon Short Tapered Wedge has seventeen size offerings and two lateral offsets per size. It is made from titanium alloy and includes a 12/14 trunnion, a polished neck region, a commercially pure titanium plasma spray coated press-fit region, and a bead-blasted (satin) distal surface finish. The 12/14 trumion allows for compatible connection with Exactech femoral heads. As a line extension to the predicate, the proposed Alteon Short Tapered Wedge differs from the predicate in that it features a shortened distal stem length.
Indications for Use
All Exactech Hip Systems are indicated for use in skeletally mature individuals undergoing primary surgery for hip replacement due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteonecrosis, post-traumatic degenerative problems of the hip, and for treatment of proximal fractures where prosthetic replacement is determined by the surgeon as the preferred treatment. Components of Exactech Hip Systems are also potentially indicated for ankylosing spondylitis, congenital hip dysplasia, revision of
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Exactech® Alteon® Short Tapered Wedge Femoral Stems Traditional 510(k) - 510(k) Summary
failed previous reconstructions where sufficient bone stock is present, and to restore mobility resulting from previous fusion.
- . Cemented femoral stems and cemented acetabular cups are intended for cemented fixation only.
- Press-fit femoral stems and acetabular cups are intended for press-fit fixation.
- Femoral heads and endoprostheses are intended for use in cemented and press-fit applications.
Summary of Device Characteristics Comparison
The rationale for substantial equivalence is based on consideration of the following device use, design characteristics and performance requirements:
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. Indications for Use
The subject and the predicate devices have the same indications for use. -
. Materials The subject and the predicate devices are composed of the same materials.
Performance Requirements .
The subject and the predicate devices conform to the same recognized performance standards for total hip replacement devices.
. Manufacturing and Sterilization
The proposed and predicate devices are made using similar manufacturing processes and are provided sterile via gamma radiation for single use only.
- Design Features ● The subject and the predicate devices have similar design features.
Non-Clinical Testing
The following non-clinical testing and engineering analyses were performed to demonstrate that the Exactech Alteon Short Tapered Wedge perform as intended and are substantially equivalent to the identified predicate devices:
- Distally Fixed Fatigue testing (ISO 7206-4 and ASTM F2068) ●
- Femoral Neck Proximal Fatigue testing (ISO 7206-6 and ASTM F2068) ●
- Femoral Head Modular junction burst testing, fatigue testing, and pull-off (ISO 7206-10 and ASTM F2009)
- Coating characterization (ASTM F1854)
- Range of Motion analysis (ISO 21535)
- Template Studies ●
- Cadaveric Evaluation (BS EN 62366-1:2015+A1:2020) ●
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Exactech® Alteon® Short Tapered Wedge Femoral Stems Traditional 510(k) - 510(k) Summary
Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
Based on consideration of indications for use, technological characteristics, and results of non-clinical testing, it was concluded that the Exactech Alteon Tapered Wedge femoral stems demonstrate substantial equivalence to the referenced predicate devices.
§ 888.3353 Hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis.
(a)
Identification. A hip joint metal/ceramic/polymer semi-constrained cemented or nonporous uncemented prosthesis is a device intended to be implanted to replace a hip joint. This device limits translation and rotation in one or more planes via the geometry of its articulating surfaces. It has no linkage across-the-joint. The two-part femoral component consists of a femoral stem made of alloys to be fixed in the intramedullary canal of the femur by impaction with or without use of bone cement. The proximal end of the femoral stem is tapered with a surface that ensures positive locking with the spherical ceramic (aluminium oxide, A12 03 ) head of the femoral component. The acetabular component is made of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene or ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene reinforced with nonporous metal alloys, and used with or without bone cement.(b)
Classification. Class II.