(30 days)
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No
The description focuses on the mechanical and material properties of a temporary knee spacer and does not mention any AI/ML components or functions.
Yes
The device is described as a temporary knee spacer system used as an adjunct to total knee replacement in patients with a septic process. It is explicitly designed to allow for a natural range of motion and partial weight-bearing during treatment of the infection, and to preserve soft tissue, which are all therapeutic benefits. Additionally, it contains gentamicin to protect against bacterial adhesion, aiding in the treatment of the infection.
No
Explanation: The device is a temporary knee spacer system used as an adjunct to total knee replacement in patients with a septic process. Its purpose is to physically replace the joint temporarily and deliver gentamicin, not to diagnose a condition.
No
The device description clearly states that the REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer System consists of physical components made of polymethylmethacrylate and stainless steel, which are implanted into the knee joint. This is a hardware device, not software.
Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- IVD Definition: In vitro diagnostics are tests performed on samples taken from the human body, such as blood, urine, or tissue, to detect diseases, conditions, or infections. They are used to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
- Device Function: The REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer is a temporary implantable device used within the body during a surgical procedure to manage a septic process in the knee joint. It is a physical device that replaces removed bone and tissue, not a test performed on a sample.
- Intended Use: The intended use clearly describes a surgical intervention and the temporary replacement of knee components, not a diagnostic test.
The device is a medical device, specifically a temporary implantable orthopedic device.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
The REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer, which consists of a modular femoral, tibial and stem extension components, is indicated for temporary use (maximum 180 days) as an adjunct to total knee replacement (TKR) in skeletally mature patients undergoing a two-stage procedure due to a septic process and where gentamicin is the most appropriate antibiotic based on the susceptibility pattern of the infecting micro-organism(s).
The device is applied on the femoral condyles (femoral component) and on the tibial component) following removal of the existing implant and radical debridement. The use of the stem extension component is optional to replace the space occupied by the previous femoral and/or tibial stem (dead space management). Moreover, if necessary, the tibial component could be coupled with the OsteoRemedies REMEDY Tibial Insert Wedge when a large tibial defect is present.
The device is intended for use in conjunction with systemic antibiotic therapy (standard treatment approach to an infection).
The REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer is not intended for use for more than 180 days, at which time it must be explanted and a permanent device implanted or another appropriate treatment performed (e.g. resection arthroplasty, fusion etc.). Because of the inherent mechanical limitations of the device materials (gentamicin/polymethylmethacrylate), the device is only indicated for patients who will consistently use traditional mobility assist devices (e.g., crutches, walkers, canes) throughout the implantation period, allowing basic joint mobility.
Product codes
JWH
Device Description
The REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer System is a temporary knee spacer system consisting of femoral, tibial, and tibial wedge components, and stem extensions which can be combined to address dead space management following explantation of an infected total knee arthroplasty device. These components are available in different sizes to generally match the sizes of the explanted components and to accommodate variations in patient anatomy.
The stem extension components can be coupled with the femoral and tibial implant components to address dead space management in the femoral and tibial intramedullary canals following removal of infected stemmed prostheses.
The components of the REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer System are sterile, single-use devices intended for temporary use (maximum 180 days) as joint replacement. The components are made of fully formed polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), which is radiopaque and contains gentamicin. The stem components have a stainless steel core.
The REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer System provides patients a temporary complete knee implant that allows for a natural range of motion and partial weight-bearing during treatment of the infection, and preserves the soft tissue to prevent further complications, such as muscular contraction, to facilitate the subsequent joint replacement procedure after systemic treatment of the underlying infection. The components of the REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer System are protected from bacterial adhesion due to the presence of gentamicin.
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
Femoral condyles, tibial plate, femoral and tibial intramedullary canals, knee joint.
Indicated Patient Age Range
skeletally mature patients
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)
Performance Data: Sterilization and Shelf Life: The devices are sterilized using standard methods and the sterilization cycles have been validated following international standards. The shelf life of the devices has been established through stability studies. The sterilization complies with: UNI EN ISO 11135:2014; EC 1-2011 UNI EN ISO 11737-1:2006; UNI EN ISO 11737- 2:2010; UNI EN ISO 10993-7:2009. UNI EN 556-1:2002. EP current Edition. The sterilization cycle was validated to a sterility assurance level of 10-6. The shelf life of the REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer was established through realtime and accelerated aging studies. All demonstrate a shelf life of 45 months. Biocompatibility: Biocompatibility evaluation has been performed to show the device materials are safe, biocompatible and suitable for their intended use. Both ISO 10993 and FDA Draft Guidance "Use of International Standard ISO 10993, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a Risk Management Process" have been taken into account to evaluate the biocompatibility of the device materials. Performance Testing of Subject REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer: - Antibiotic elution testing - Fatigue behavior of the stem extensions, - Interconnection strength The performance data demonstrate that the Remedy Stemmed Knee Spacer is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
Sterility Assurance Level (SAL): 10-6
Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 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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January 5, 2023
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OsteoRemedies, LLC % Hollace Saas Rhodes Vice President, Orthopedic Regulatory Affairs MCRA, LLC 803 7th Street NW Third Floor Washington, District of Columbia 20001
Re: K223650
Trade/Device Name: REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3560 Regulation Name: Knee Joint Patellofemorotibial Polymer Semi-Constrained Cemented Prosthesis Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JWH Dated: December 5, 2022 Received: December 6, 2022
Dear Ms. Hollace Saas Rhodes:
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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Sincerely,
Sara S. Thompson -S
For
Laura C. Rose, Ph.D. 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
Submission Number (if known)
Device Name
REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer
Indications for Use (Describe)
The REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer, which consists of a modular femoral, tibial and stem extension components, is indicated for temporary use (maximum 180 days) as an adjunct to total knee replacement (TKR) in skeletally mature patients undergoing a two-stage procedure due to a septic process and where gentamicin is the most appropriate antibiotic based on the susceptibility pattern of the infecting micro-organism(s).
The device is applied on the femoral condyles (femoral component) and on the tibial component) following removal of the existing implant and radical debridement. The use of the stem extension component is optional to replace the space occupied by the previous femoral and/or tibial stem (dead space management). Moreover, if necessary, the tibial component could be coupled with the OsteoRemedies REMEDY Tibial Insert Wedge when a large tibial defect is present.
The device is intended for use in conjunction with systemic antibiotic therapy (standard treatment approach to an infection).
The REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer is not intended for use for more than 180 days, at which time it must be explanted and a permanent device implanted or another appropriate treatment performed (e.g. resection arthroplasty, fusion etc.). Because of the inherent mechanical limitations of the device materials (gentamicin/polymethylmethacrylate), the device is only indicated for patients who will consistently use traditional mobility assist devices (e.g., crutches, walkers, canes) throughout the implantation period, allowing basic joint mobility.
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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510(k) Summary
| Submitter: | OsteoRemedies, LLC
6800 Poplar Avenue, #120
Germantown, TN 38138
Phone: (901) 453-3141
Email: info@osteoremedies.com |
|-------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Official Correspondent: | Ms. Hollace Saas Rhodes
Vice President, Orthopedic Regulatory Affairs
MCRA, LLC
803 7th Street, NW, Third Floor
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 552-5807
hrhodes@mcra.com |
| Date Prepared: | January 3, 2023 |
| Trade Name: | REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer |
| Common Name: | Temporary Knee Spacer with Gentamicin |
| Classification: | Class II
21 CFR 888.3560, Knee joint patellofemorotibial
polymer/metal/polymer semi-constrained cemented
prosthesis. |
| Product Code: | JWH |
| Predicate Device: | REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer (K183017) |
Device Description:
The REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer System is a temporary knee spacer system consisting of femoral, tibial, and tibial wedge components, and stem extensions which can be combined to address dead space management following explantation of an infected total knee arthroplasty device. These components are available in different sizes to generally
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match the sizes of the explanted components and to accommodate variations in patient anatomy.
The stem extension components can be coupled with the femoral and tibial implant components to address dead space management in the femoral and tibial intramedullary canals following removal of infected stemmed prostheses.
The components of the REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer System are sterile, single-use devices intended for temporary use (maximum 180 days) as joint replacement. The components are made of fully formed polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), which is radiopaque and contains gentamicin. The stem components have a stainless steel core.
The REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer System provides patients a temporary complete knee implant that allows for a natural range of motion and partial weight-bearing during treatment of the infection, and preserves the soft tissue to prevent further complications, such as muscular contraction, to facilitate the subsequent joint replacement procedure after systemic treatment of the underlying infection. The components of the REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer System are protected from bacterial adhesion due to the presence of gentamicin.
Indications for Use:
The REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer, which consists of a modular femoral, tibial and stem extension components, is indicated for temporary use (maximum 180 days) as an adjunct to total knee replacement (TKR) in skeletally mature patients undergoing a twostage procedure due to a septic process and where gentamicin is the most appropriate antibiotic based on the susceptibility pattern of the infecting micro-organism(s).
The device is applied on the femoral condyles (femoral component) and on the tibial plate (tibial component) following removal of the existing implant and radical debridement. The use of the stem extension component is optional to replace the space occupied by the previous femoral and/or tibial stem (dead space management). Moreover, if necessary, the tibial component could be coupled with the OsteoRemedies REMEDY Tibial Insert Wedge when a large tibial defect is present.
The device is intended for use in conjunction with systemic antimicrobial antibiotic therapy (standard treatment approach to an infection).
The REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer is not intended for use for more than 180 days, at which time it must be explanted and a permanent device implanted or another appropriate treatment performed (e.g. resection arthroplasty, fusion etc.). Because of the inherent mechanical limitations of the device materials (gentamicin/polymethylmethacrylate), the device is only indicated for patients who will consistently use traditional mobility assist devices (e.g., crutches, walkers, canes) throughout the implantation period, allowing basic joint mobility.
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Substantial Equivalence:
The REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer share many of the same technological characteristics compared to the predicate REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer, including important considerations such as the same materials, same PMMA bone cement formulation including antibiotic concentration, and mechanical performance. An overview of these technological characteristics is shown in the table below.
| Characteristics | REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer
(Subject Device) | REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer
(Predicate Device) |
|------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Materials | Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) | Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) |
| | Barium Sulphate | Barium Sulphate |
| | Gentamicin Sulphate | Gentamicin Sulphate |
| Antibiotic | Gentamicin Sulphate | Gentamicin Sulphate |
| Single Use Device | Yes | Yes |
| Provided Sterile | Yes | Yes |
| Sterilization
Method | Ethylene Oxide | Ethylene Oxide |
| Sterility Assurance
Level (SAL) | 10-6 | 10-6 |
| Shelf-Life | 45 Months | 45 Months |
| Design | Femoral component, tibial component, stem extension components, tibial wedge components | Femoral component, tibial component, stem extension components, tibial wedge components |
| Stem Extension
Dimensions | Femoral component: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large | Femoral component: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large |
| | Tibial component: Small, Medium, Large | Tibial component: Small, Medium, Large |
| | Stem extension component: 100mm, 150mm, 175mm, 230mm | Stem extension component: 100mm, 175mm |
Performance Data:
Sterilization and Shelf Life:
The devices are sterilized using standard methods and the sterilization cycles have been validated following international standards. The shelf life of the devices has been established through stability studies. The sterilization complies with: UNI EN ISO 11135:2014; EC 1-2011 UNI EN ISO 11737-1:2006; UNI EN ISO 11737- 2:2010; UNI EN ISO 10993-7:2009. UNI EN 556-1:2002. EP current Edition. The sterilization cycle was validated to a sterility assurance level of 10-6. The shelf life of the REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer was established through realtime and accelerated aging studies. All demonstrate a shelf life of 45 months.
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Biocompatibility:
Biocompatibility evaluation has been performed to show the device materials are safe, biocompatible and suitable for their intended use. Both ISO 10993 and FDA Draft Guidance "Use of International Standard ISO 10993, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing within a Risk Management Process" have been taken into account to evaluate the biocompatibility of the device materials.
Performance Testing of Subject REMEDY Stemmed Knee Spacer:
- Antibiotic elution testing
- Fatigue behavior of the stem extensions,
- Interconnection strength
The performance data demonstrate that the Remedy Stemmed Knee Spacer is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.