K Number
K223611
Date Cleared
2023-03-29

(117 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
888.3080
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The Calibrate LTX Interbody System is indicated for spinal fusion procedures from T1 to S1 in skeletally mature patients for the treatment of a symptomative disc disease (DDD), degenerative spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, and or thoracic disc herniation (myelopathy with or without axial pain) at one or two adjacent levels. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies.

Additionally, the Calibrate LTX Interbody System can be used as an adjunct to fusion in patients diagnosed with multilevel degenerative scoliosis and sagittal deformity.

The Calibrate LTX Interbody System is intended for use on patients who have had at least six months of non-operative treatment. It is intended to be used with autograft and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of cortical, cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone, and/or demineralized allograft bone marrow aspirate and supplemental fixation systems that are cleared by FDA for use in the thoracic and lumbar spine.

Calibrate LTX spacers expanded greater than 20° must be used with the provided bone screws in addition to supplemental fixation. Calibrate LTX spacers without integrated fixation features may be used with AMP-X System as integrated fixation in addition to supplemental fixation.

Device Description

The subject Calibrate LTX Interbody System is a lordotic expandable thoracolumbar intervertebral body fusion system designed to be inserted through a lateral or anterolateral surgical approach. The subject interbody spacers are manufactured from titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) per ASTM F136. The Calibrate LTX System consists of a variety of shapes and sizes of interbody spacers, inserters, trials, and general instruments to create lordotic expansion, restore sagittal alignment, and provide indirect decompression. Implants are offered with anti-migration teeth and grit-blast treatment on the bone-contacting endplate surfaces. Certain Calibrate LTX Interbody System offerings also accept fixation bone screws manufactured from titanium alloy per ASTM F136.

This purpose of this 510(k) is to receive clearance for an anti-migration plate ("AMP-X") which may be used with certain LTX interbody offerings. AMP-X includes fixation plates. center locking screws, and bone screws manufactured from titanium alloy per ASTM F136. Additionally, the purpose of this 510(k) is to receive clearance for expanded indications for the treatment of degenerative spondylolisthesis, multilevel degenerative scoliosis, spinal stenosis, and sagittal deformity, and use of allogenic bone consisting of cortical bone, as well as allogenic bone consisting of demineralized allograft bone with bone marrow aspirate.

AI/ML Overview

The provided text does not contain information about acceptance criteria or the study that proves a device (in the context of an AI-powered medical device) meets those criteria. The document is an FDA 510(k) clearance letter for the Calibrate LTX Interbody System, which is a spinal fusion device, not an AI or software device.

Therefore, I cannot populate the table or answer the specific questions related to AI device performance, sample sizes for test sets, expert qualifications, adjudication methods, MRMC studies, standalone performance, ground truth establishment, or training set details.

The document discusses non-clinical testing performed for the interbody system:

  • Dynamic Axial Compression (per ASTM F2077)
  • Dynamic Compression-Shear (per ASTM F2077)
  • Static Screw Push-Out Testing

It concludes that "Since the technological characteristics of the subject Calibrate LTX Interbody System is substantially equivalent to the predicate systems, no further clinical or non-clinical testing is required to support the expanded indications for use of the subject system." and "Not applicable; determination of substantial equivalence is not based on an assessment of clinical performance data." This further indicates that the requested information for AI device performance is not present.

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March 29, 2023

Alphatec Spine, Inc. Neha Mohindroo Regulatory Affairs Associate 1950 Camino Vida Roble Carlsbad, California 92008

Re: K223611

Trade/Device Name: Calibrate LTX Interbody System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3080 Regulation Name: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MAX, PHM, OVD Dated: December 22, 2022 Received: December 23, 2022

Dear Neha Mohindroo:

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,

Katherine D. Kavlock -S

for

Brent Showalter, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT6B: Division of Spinal 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) K223611

Device Name Calibrate LTX Interbody System

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Calibrate LTX Interbody System is indicated for spinal fusion procedures from T1 to S1 in skeletally mature patients for the treatment of a symptomative disc disease (DDD), degenerative spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, and or thoracic disc herniation (myelopathy with or without axial pain) at one or two adjacent levels. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies.

Additionally, the Calibrate LTX Interbody System can be used as an adjunct to fusion in patients diagnosed with multilevel degenerative scoliosis and sagittal deformity.

The Calibrate LTX Interbody System is intended for use on patients who have had at least six months of non-operative treatment. It is intended to be used with autograft and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of cortical, cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone, and/or demineralized allograft bone marrow aspirate and supplemental fixation systems that are cleared by FDA for use in the thoracic and lumbar spine.

Calibrate LTX spacers expanded greater than 20° must be used with the provided bone screws in addition to supplemental fixation. Calibrate LTX spacers without integrated fixation features may be used with AMP-X System as integrated fixation in addition to supplemental fixation.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) □ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.

I.SUBMITTER:Alphatec Spine, Inc.1950 Camino Vida RobleCarlsbad, CA 92008Phone: (760) 431-9286
Contact Person:Neha MohindrooAssociate, Regulatory AffairsContact Phone: (760) 356-6596
Date Summary Prepared:February 28, 2023
II.DEVICE
Name of Device:Common or Usual Name:Classification Name:Calibrate LTX Interbody SystemIntervertebral body fusion deviceIntervertebral fusion device with bone graft, lumbarIntervertebral fusion device with integrated fixation. lumbarIntervertebral fusion device with bone graft, thoracic
Regulation Number:Regulatory Class:Product Code:21 CFR 888.3080Class IIMAX, OVD, PHM

III. LEGALLY MARKETED PREDICATE DEVICES

510(k)Product CodeTrade NameManufacturer
Primary Predicate Device
K222028MAX, OVD,PHMIdentiTi and Transcend InterbodySystemsAlphatec Spine
Additional Predicate Devices
K222455MAX, OVD,PHMCalibrate LTX Interbody SystemAlphatec Spine

IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION

The subject Calibrate LTX Interbody System is a lordotic expandable thoracolumbar intervertebral body fusion system designed to be inserted through a lateral or anterolateral surgical approach. The subject interbody spacers are manufactured from titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) per ASTM F136. The Calibrate LTX System consists of a variety of shapes and sizes of interbody spacers, inserters, trials, and general instruments to create lordotic

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expansion, restore sagittal alignment, and provide indirect decompression. Implants are offered with anti-migration teeth and grit-blast treatment on the bone-contacting endplate surfaces. Certain Calibrate LTX Interbody System offerings also accept fixation bone screws manufactured from titanium alloy per ASTM F136.

This purpose of this 510(k) is to receive clearance for an anti-migration plate ("AMP-X") which may be used with certain LTX interbody offerings. AMP-X includes fixation plates. center locking screws, and bone screws manufactured from titanium alloy per ASTM F136. Additionally, the purpose of this 510(k) is to receive clearance for expanded indications for the treatment of degenerative spondylolisthesis, multilevel degenerative scoliosis, spinal stenosis, and sagittal deformity, and use of allogenic bone consisting of cortical bone, as well as allogenic bone consisting of demineralized allograft bone with bone marrow aspirate.

V. INDICATIONS FOR USE

The Calibrate LTX Interbody System is indicated for spinal fusion procedures from T1 to S1 in skeletally mature patients for the treatment of a symptomatic degenerative disc disease (DDD), degenerative spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, and/or thoracic disc herniation (myelopathy and/or radiculopathy with or without axial pain) at one or two adjacent levels. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies.

Additionally, the Calibrate LTX Interbody System can be used as an adjunct to fusion in patients diagnosed with multilevel degenerative scoliosis and sagittal deformity.

The Calibrate LTX Interbody System is intended for use on patients who have had at least six months of non-operative treatment. It is intended to be used with autograft and/or allogenic bone graft comprised of cortical, cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone, and/or demineralized allograft bone with bone marrow aspirate and supplemental fixation systems that are cleared by FDA for use in the thoracic and lumbar spine.

Calibrate LTX spacers expanded greater than 20° must be used with the provided bone screws in addition to supplemental fixation. Calibrate LTX spacers without integrated fixation features may be used with AMP-X System as integrated fixation in addition to supplemental fixation.

VI. TECHNOLOGICAL COMPARISON TO PREDICATES

The technological design features of the subject implants were compared to the predicate IdentiTi and Transcend Interbody Systems (K222028) and additional predicate Calibrate LTX Interbody System (K222455) in intended use, indications for use, design, function, and technology, and it was demonstrated that they are substantially equivalent. Calibrate LTX interbody implants are substantial equivalent in design, material, and function as predicate Calibrate LTX interbody implants (K222455). The new modular AMP-X plate that must be used with Calibrate LTX is substantially equivalent in design, materials, and

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function to the integrated fixation features of the predicate Calibrate LTX (K222455) as well as LIF AMP that must be used with ATEC LIF interbody implants (K222028).

VII. PERFORMANCE DATA

Nonclinical testing performed on the Calibrate LTX Interbody System supports substantial equivalence to other predicate devices. The following testing was performed:

  • · Dynamic Axial Compression (per ASTM F2077)
  • · Dynamic Compression-Shear (per ASTM F2077)
  • · Static Screw Push-Out Testing

Since the technological characteristics of the subject Calibrate LTX Interbody System is substantially equivalent to the predicate systems, no further clinical or non-clinical testing is required to support the expanded indications for use of the subject system.

Clinical Information

Not applicable; determination of substantial equivalence is not based on an assessment of clinical performance data.

CONCLUSION VIII.

Based upon the information provided in this 510(k) submission, it has been determined that the subject devices are substantially equivalent to legally marketed devices in regard to indications for use, intended use, design, technology, and performance,

§ 888.3080 Intervertebral body fusion device.

(a)
Identification. An intervertebral body fusion device is an implanted single or multiple component spinal device made from a variety of materials, including titanium and polymers. The device is inserted into the intervertebral body space of the cervical or lumbosacral spine, and is intended for intervertebral body fusion.(b)
Classification. (1) Class II (special controls) for intervertebral body fusion devices that contain bone grafting material. The special control is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device.” See § 888.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.(2) Class III (premarket approval) for intervertebral body fusion devices that include any therapeutic biologic (e.g., bone morphogenic protein). Intervertebral body fusion devices that contain any therapeutic biologic require premarket approval.
(c)
Date premarket approval application (PMA) or notice of product development protocol (PDP) is required. Devices described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall have an approved PMA or a declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.