(160 days)
Pedicle Screw System: The MASADA Modular Spinal Fixation System is intended for immobilization and stabilization of the posterior, non-cervical spine in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion for the following indications: degenerative disc disease ( defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), spinal stenosis, curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis), tumor, pseudoarthrosis, and/or failed previous fusion.
When used for posterior non-cervical pedicle screw fixation in pediative patients, the MASADA pedicle screw implants are indicated as an adjunct to fusion to treat adolessent idiopathic scoliosis. The MASADA pedicle screw is intended to be used with autograft and/or allograft. Pediatric pedicle screw fixation is limited to a posterior approach.
Navigated Instrument System: The MASADA navigated instruments are intended to be used in the preparation and placement of MASADA screws during spinal surgery to assist the surgeon in precisely locating anatomical structures in either open or minimally invasive procedures. These instruments are designed for use with the Medronic StealthStation® System, which is indicated for any medical condition in which the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and where reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as a skull, a long bone, or vertebra, can be identified relative to a CT or MR based model, fluoroscopy images, or digitized landmarks of the anatomy. Refer to the Astura Navigated Instrument system Instructions For Use (INS-00006) regarding the use of these instruments.
Sublaminar Band System: The MASADA sublaminar band is a temporary implant for use in orthopedic surgery. The band system is intended to provide temporary stabilization as a bone anchor during the development of solid bony fusion and aid in the repair of bone fractures. The indications for use include the following applications:
- Spinal trauma surgery, used in sublaminar or facet wiring techniques.
- Spinal reconstructive surgery, incorporated into constructs for the purpose of correction of spinal deformities such as idiopathic and neuromuscular scoliosis in patients 8 years of age or older, adult scoliosis, kyphosis and spondylolisthesis. - Spinal degenerative surgery, as an adjunct to spinal fusions.
The MASADA sublaminar band may also be used in conjunction with other medical grade implants made of similar metals whenever "wiring" may help secure the attachment of the other implants.
The MASADA Modular Spinal Fixation System is a top loading thoracolumbar, sacral, and iliac fixation system designed to provide fixation during the fusion process. The system is composed of modular polyaxial screws, monoaxial screws, rods, cross connectors, rod connectors, sublaminar band cerclages, band connectors, and hooks. The system is supported by a comprehensive set of instruments to install the implants within the system. All implant components are manufactured from the materials listed in the table below.
This document is an FDA 510(k) clearance letter for the MASADA Modular Spinal Fixation System. It does not describe an AI medical device or any study proving a device meets acceptance criteria related to AI performance. Therefore, I cannot provide the requested information.
The document primarily focuses on:
- Device name: MASADA Modular Spinal Fixation System
- Regulatory classification: Class II, Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System, Spinal Interlaminar Fixation Orthosis, Bone Fixation Cerclage, Orthopedic Stereotaxic Instrument.
- Intended Use/Indications for Use: Immobilization and stabilization of the posterior, non-cervical spine, including an articulated "Navigated Instrument System" for guiding surgical placement using imaging (CT, MR, fluoroscopy). Also includes a Sublaminar Band System.
- Substantial Equivalence: Comparison to predicate devices (OLYMPIC Posterior Spinal Fixation System, OLYMPIC Navigated Instruments, OLYMPIC Deformity Band System, Globus CREO Stabilization System).
- Non-clinical testing: Static Compression Bending, Dynamic Compression Bending, Static Torsion, Tulip Dissociation (all mechanical tests according to ASTM standards).
- Clinical testing: Explicitly states "No clinical studies were performed."
The request asks for details specific to an AI/ML powered device, including:
- Table of acceptance criteria and device performance (AI metrics).
- Sample size and data provenance for a "test set" (implying data used for AI evaluation).
- Number and qualification of experts for ground truth establishment.
- Adjudication method for the test set.
- MRMC comparative effectiveness study details (human reader improvement with AI).
- Standalone (algorithm only) performance.
- Type of ground truth (e.g., pathology, outcomes data).
- Training set sample size and ground truth establishment for training.
None of this information is present in the provided text because the MASADA Modular Spinal Fixation System is a physical surgical implant and instrument system, not an AI/ML-driven diagnostic or therapeutic device. The "Navigated Instrument System" component uses existing imaging modalities (CT, MR) and a Medtronic StealthStation® System for anatomical localization, which is a computer-assisted surgical navigation system, but not an AI-powered device that processes medical images for diagnostic or prognostic purposes to which AI-specific acceptance criteria and studies would apply.
§ 888.3070 Thoracolumbosacral pedicle screw system.
(a)
Identification. (1) Rigid pedicle screw systems are comprised of multiple components, made from a variety of materials that allow the surgeon to build an implant system to fit the patient's anatomical and physiological requirements. Such a spinal implant assembly consists of a combination of screws, longitudinal members (e.g., plates, rods including dual diameter rods, plate/rod combinations), transverse or cross connectors, and interconnection mechanisms (e.g., rod-to-rod connectors, offset connectors).(2) Semi-rigid systems are defined as systems that contain one or more of the following features (including but not limited to): Non-uniform longitudinal elements, or features that allow more motion or flexibility compared to rigid systems.
(b)
Classification. (1) Class II (special controls), when intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine: severe spondylolisthesis (grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra; degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment; fracture; dislocation; scoliosis; kyphosis; spinal tumor; and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). These pedicle screw spinal systems must comply with the following special controls:(i) Compliance with material standards;
(ii) Compliance with mechanical testing standards;
(iii) Compliance with biocompatibility standards; and
(iv) Labeling that contains these two statements in addition to other appropriate labeling information:
“Warning: The safety and effectiveness of pedicle screw spinal systems have been established only for spinal conditions with significant mechanical instability or deformity requiring fusion with instrumentation. These conditions are significant mechanical instability or deformity of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine secondary to severe spondylolisthesis (grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra, degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis). The safety and effectiveness of these devices for any other conditions are unknown.”
“Precaution: The implantation of pedicle screw spinal systems should be performed only by experienced spinal surgeons with specific training in the use of this pedicle screw spinal system because this is a technically demanding procedure presenting a risk of serious injury to the patient.”
(2) Class II (special controls), when a rigid pedicle screw system is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of degenerative disc disease and spondylolisthesis other than either severe spondylolisthesis (grades 3 and 4) at L5-S1 or degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurologic impairment. These pedicle screw systems must comply with the following special controls:
(i) The design characteristics of the device, including engineering schematics, must ensure that the geometry and material composition are consistent with the intended use.
(ii) Non-clinical performance testing must demonstrate the mechanical function and durability of the implant.
(iii) Device components must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(iv) Validation testing must demonstrate the cleanliness and sterility of, or the ability to clean and sterilize, the device components and device-specific instruments.
(v) Labeling must include the following:
(A) A clear description of the technological features of the device including identification of device materials and the principles of device operation;
(B) Intended use and indications for use, including levels of fixation;
(C) Identification of magnetic resonance (MR) compatibility status;
(D) Cleaning and sterilization instructions for devices and instruments that are provided non-sterile to the end user; and
(E) Detailed instructions of each surgical step, including device removal.
(3) Class II (special controls), when a semi-rigid system is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine as an adjunct to fusion for any indication. In addition to complying with the special controls in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) through (v) of this section, these pedicle screw systems must comply with the following special controls:
(i) Demonstration that clinical performance characteristics of the device support the intended use of the product, including assessment of fusion compared to a clinically acceptable fusion rate.
(ii) Semi-rigid systems marketed prior to the effective date of this reclassification must submit an amendment to their previously cleared premarket notification (510(k)) demonstrating compliance with the special controls in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) through (v) and paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this section.