(53 days)
No
The description of the software focuses on aiding the surgeon in pre-operative planning and generating strut length schedules based on calculations, not on learning from data or using AI/ML algorithms. The "Mentions AI, DNN, or ML" section also explicitly states "Not Found".
Yes
The device is an external fixator system used for stabilization of fractures, osteotomy, arthrodesis, leg lengthening, and correction of bone deformities, which directly address a health condition or restore function.
No
The device is an external fixation system and associated software. While the software aids in pre-operative deformity analysis and post-operative planning for correction, its primary function is to assist in the treatment of conditions like fractures, osteotomy, and bone deformity, not to diagnose them.
No
The device description clearly states that the OrthoPediatrics Orthex External Fixation System is an external fixator which includes hardware components such as rings, partial rings, footplates, monolateral rails, wires, and half pins. While the P&C Software is an optional component, the overall device is a system that includes both hardware and software.
Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostics are devices used to examine specimens (like blood, urine, or tissue) taken from the human body to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
- Device Function: The OrthoPediatrics Orthex External Fixation System and its associated software are used for the physical stabilization of bones, correction of deformities, and limb lengthening. This is a therapeutic and surgical planning function, not a diagnostic one based on analyzing biological specimens.
- Intended Use: The stated intended uses (stabilization of fractures, arthrodesis, leg lengthening, deformity correction) are all related to musculoskeletal treatment and planning, not in vitro analysis.
- Device Description: The components described (rings, pins, wires, software for planning adjustments) are consistent with an external fixation system used for physical manipulation and support of bone structures.
Therefore, the OrthoPediatrics Orthex External Fixation System and its software fall under the category of medical devices used for treatment and surgical planning, not In Vitro Diagnostics.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The OrthoPediatrics Orthex External Fixation System is intended for external fixation with the following indications:
- · Stabilization of Fractures & Osteotomy
- · Rear and Mid-foot Foot Foot Arthrodesis
- · Adult and Pediatric Leg Lengthening
- · Correction of Bone Deformity in Upper & Lower Extremities
The P&C Software is intended to be used as a component of multilateral external fixations listed above.
Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)
KTT, OSN
Device Description
The OrthoPediatrics Orthex External Fixation System is an external fixator which includes typical components such as rings, partial rings, footplates, monolateral rails, and numerous hardware necessary for the construction of a frame to which tensioned wires and half pins are attached to the bone and to the frame itself. The system has an optional software to assist the user in adjusting the hexapod.
The components included in external fixation systems are made from various types of metal and plastic materials. Half pins and wires are manufactured from implant grade materials and are non-pyrogenic. External fixation components and implants are for single use only and not designed or sold for any use except as indicated.
The web-based Orthex Point and Click (P&C) Software aids the surgeon in the use of the Orthex External Fixation System. The software is optional to use. The Orthex Point and Click (P&C) Software does not control any hardware (such as rings, struts, wires, half pins) directly. The Point and Click (P&C) Software is only compatible with the Orthex External Fixation System. It can be accessed at www.orthex.net. The Pre-Operative planning function of the software aids the surgeon in pre-operative deformity analysis which includes determining where an osteotomy will be made, visualizing corrections, and planning for hexapod construction by positioning rings and calculating the initial strut lengths in preparation for frame application. The Post-Operative planning function of the software aids the surgeon in producing a strut length schedule to achieve the desired correction. The patient or caregiver manually adjusts the struts according to the strut length schedule.
Mentions image processing
Not Found
Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
Not Found
Input Imaging Modality
Not Found
Anatomical Site
Upper & Lower Extremities
Rear and Mid-foot
Indicated Patient Age Range
Adult and Pediatric
Intended User / Care Setting
Surgeon, patient or caregiver primarily in a clinical setting (implied).
Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
Not Found
Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
Not Found
Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
Successful software verification and validation testing have been conducted to support the safety and effectiveness of the updates made the software since its initial clearance via K151881.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
Not Found
Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.
Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.
Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).
Not Found
§ 888.3030 Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories.
(a)
Identification. Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories are devices intended to be implanted consisting of one or more metallic components and their metallic fasteners. The devices contain a plate, a nail/plate combination, or a blade/plate combination that are made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, stainless steel, and titanium, that are intended to be held in position with fasteners, such as screws and nails, or bolts, nuts, and washers. These devices are used for fixation of fractures of the proximal or distal end of long bones, such as intracapsular, intertrochanteric, intercervical, supracondylar, or condylar fractures of the femur; for fusion of a joint; or for surgical procedures that involve cutting a bone. The devices may be implanted or attached through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.(b)
Classification. Class II.
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February 10, 2023
OrthoPediatrics Corp. Yan Li Regulatory Affairs Manager 2850 Frontier Drive Warsaw, Indiana 46582
Re: K223786
Trade/Device Name: Orthex External Fixation System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3030 Regulation Name: Single/Multiple Component Metallic Bone Fixation Appliances And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KTT, OSN Dated: December 16, 2022 Received: December 19, 2022
Dear Yan Li:
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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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
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Sincerely,
Ting Song -S
Ting Song, Ph.D. 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) K223786
Device Name Orthex External Fixation System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The OrthoPediatrics Orthex External Fixation System is intended for external fixation with the following indications:
- · Stabilization of Fractures & Osteotomy
- · Rear and Mid-foot Foot Foot Arthrodesis
- · Adult and Pediatric Leg Lengthening
- · Correction of Bone Deformity in Upper & Lower Extremities
The P&C Software is intended to be used as a component of multilateral external fixations listed above.
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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510(k) Summary
I. Submitter
| Submission: | Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification |
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| Applicant: | OrthoPediatrics Corp. |
| Applicant Address: | 2850 Frontier Drive, Warsaw, IN 46582 |
| Establishment Registration Number: | 3006460162 |
| Contact: | Yan Li |
| Contact Phone: | (574) 267-0864 |
| Date Prepared: | February 1, 2023 |
II. Device
| Device Trade Name: | Orthex External Fixation System |
|---|---|
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 888.3030 |
| Regulation Name: | Single/Multiple Component Metallic Bone Fixation |
| Appliances and Accessories | |
| Device Classification: | II |
| Classification Panel: | Orthopedic |
| Classification Product Code: | KTT, OSN |
III. Predicate Device and Reference Device
Substantial equivalence is claimed to the following predicate device:
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. Primary Predicate: X-Fix Line Additions (K151881, OrthoPediatrics Corp.)
This submission includes the following reference device: -
Reference Predicate: Orthofix Truelok Hexapod System (TL-HEX) V2.0 (K170650, ● Orthofix srl)
Note:
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- In 2015, Vilex in Tennessee, Inc. submitted K151881 for "X-Fix Line Additions" and received the clearance of additional external fixation components and the Point and Click (P&C) Software for the Orthex External Fixation System.
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- On June 4, 2019, OrthoPediatrics Corp. ("OrthoPediatrics") purchased all of the issued and outstanding shares of stock of Vilex in Tennessee, Inc. ("Vilex"), and Vilex became a wholly owned subsidiary of OrthoPediatrics Corp. According to the purchase agreement, OrthoPediatrics becomes the manufacturer of the Orthex External Fixation System and the owners of the predicate 510(k) for the system.
IV. Device Description
The OrthoPediatrics Orthex External Fixation System is an external fixator which includes typical components such as rings, partial rings, footplates, monolateral rails, and numerous hardware necessary for the construction of a frame to which tensioned wires and half pins are attached to the bone and to the frame itself. The system has an optional software to assist the user in adjusting the hexapod.
The components included in external fixation systems are made from various types of metal and plastic materials. Half pins and wires are manufactured from implant grade materials and are non-pyrogenic. External fixation components and implants are for single use only and not designed or sold for any use except as indicated.
The web-based Orthex Point and Click (P&C) Software aids the surgeon in the use of the Orthex External Fixation System. The software is optional to use. The Orthex Point and Click (P&C) Software does not control any hardware (such as rings, struts, wires, half pins) directly. The Point and Click (P&C) Software is only compatible with the Orthex External Fixation System. It can be accessed at www.orthex.net. The Pre-Operative planning function of the software aids the surgeon in pre-operative deformity analysis which includes determining where an osteotomy will be made, visualizing corrections, and planning for hexapod construction by positioning rings and calculating the initial strut lengths in preparation for frame application. The Post-Operative planning function of the software aids the surgeon in producing a strut length schedule to achieve the desired correction. The patient or caregiver manually adjusts the struts according to the strut length schedule.
V. Indications for Use
The OrthoPediatrics Orthex External Fixation System is intended for external fixation with the following indications:
- Stabilization of Fractures & Osteotomy ●
- Rear and Mid-foot Foot Arthrodesis ●
- Adult and Pediatric Leg Lengthening
- Correction of Bone Deformity in Upper & Lower Extremities ●
The P&C Software is intended to be used as a component of multilateral external fixation system for the indications listed above.
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When the hardware of the Orthex External Fixation System was cleared under K052196, K 132820, K 163487, the indication of "Rear and Mid-foot Foot Arthrodesis" was cleared, however this indication was removed when the software v1.1 was initially cleared under K151881, as the software at that time did not yet include the foot and ankle modules and icons to support this indication. The subject software now includes foot and ankle module and icons to support this indication. Since the foot and ankle anatomical modules exists in the subject software, the indication of "Rear and Mid-foot Foot Arthrodesis" is added back to the full set of indications for the Orthex External Fixation Svstem. Adding back this indication provides consistency so that the hardware and software of the Orthex External Fixation System have identical intended use and indications for use.
VI. Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The Orthex External Fixation System and the predicate devices share the same intended use, principle of operation, anatomical sites, and many other fundamental technological characteristics.
Updates made to the software since its initial clearance via K151881 include adding the preoperative planning function, changing the schedule outputs formatting and improving the X-Ray pages' functionality. The safety and effectiveness of all the updates made to the software since its initial clearance have been successfully verified and validated. The software documentation including the verification and validation testing support that the subject software has met applicable design requirements established based on their intended use. Therefore, the updates made to the predicate software cleared via K151881 do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness.
An evaluation has been done on the hardware of the Orthex External Fixation System to evaluate safety in the MR environment. A magnet was passed over the device ensuring contact is made between the magnet and device. Multiple hardware components exhibit magnetic properties and are supported by the magnet under their own weight. The subject device's labeling was revised to indicate "The Orthex External Fixation System is MR unsafe."
VII. Performance Data
There is no new hardware to be added to the Orthex External Fixation System via this submission. All class II hardware in the Orthex External Fixation System has been cleared in previous 510(k)s. Thus, bench testing or biocompatibility testing on the hardware is not necessary to support the change of MRI safety labeling to "MR unsafe" or to support the safety and effectiveness of the updated software. The Orthex External Fixation System have been evaluated for use in an MR Environment. There are components in the system that contain ferromagnetic materials and thus it is determined that Orthex External Fixation System is MR Unsafe. Successful software verification and validation testing have been conducted to support the safety and effectiveness of the updates made the software since its initial clearance via K151881.
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VIII. Conclusion
The information provided above supports that the Orthex External Fixation System is as safe and effective as the predicate device. Information and data provided within the submission support the differences between the subject and predicate devices. Therefore, it is concluded that the Orthex External Fixation System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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