(27 days)
The JAZZ Spinal System is intended for posterior, non - cervical fixation as an adjunct to fusion for skeletally mature patients 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 and/or lordosis); tumor; pseudarthrosis; and/or failed previous fusion. In addition, when used as a pedicle screw fixation system, the JAZZ Spinal System is intended for skeletally mature patients with severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) of the fifth lumbar-first sacral, L5-S1 vertebra, who are receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft only, who are having the device attached to the lumbar and sacral spine (levels may be from L3 to the sacrum/ilium), who are having the device removed after the attainment of a solid fusion.
The JAZZ Spinal System consists of a variety of shapes and sizes of screws and rods that can be rigidly locked in a variety of configurations, with each construct being tailor-made for the individual case. Fixation is provided via a posterior approach. The components are made from titanium alloy, unalloyed titanium, or cobalt chrome alloy. Implant components of the system include straight and pre-bent rods, monoaxial and polyaxial screws, reduction screws, domino connectors, crosslinks, dual headed screws and connectors, transverse and sagittal uniplanar screws, favored angle screws, modular screws, iliac screws, along with associated set screws.
The provided FDA 510(k) clearance letter for the JAZZ Spinal System does not describe a study related to AI/algorithm performance for a diagnostic or imaging device. Instead, it details a clearance for a medical implant device (Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System).
Therefore, I cannot extract the information requested about acceptance criteria, study design, ground truth establishment, or human-in-the-loop performance related to an AI/algorithm. The document focuses on the mechanical performance and material safety of the spinal implant.
Specifically:
- Acceptance Criteria & Reported Performance (Table): Not applicable for an AI/algorithm study based on this document. The document mentions "Performance testing" for the spinal implant, including "static compression bending, static torsion, and dynamic compression bending per ASTM F1717-21, as well as static neutral angle dissociation and static maximum angle dissociation per ASTM F1798-13." However, these are mechanical tests for the implant itself, not metrics for an AI's diagnostic performance.
- Sample size and data provenance, number of experts, adjudication, MRMC study, standalone performance, type of ground truth, training set size and ground truth: None of this information is present in the document because it pertains to the validation of a software algorithm or AI, not a spinal implant. The "ground truth" for a spinal implant would be its material properties and mechanical integrity, tested in a lab setting, not clinical annotation by experts.
In summary, the provided document is irrelevant to the prompt's request for details on an AI/algorithm performance study.
FDA 510(k) Clearance Letter - JAZZ Spinal System
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U.S. Food & Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993
www.fda.gov
Doc ID # 04017.08.00
August 28, 2025
Implanet
℅ Christine Scifert
Partner
MRC Global, LLC
9085 East Mineral Circle, Suite 110
Centenniel, Colorado 80112
Re: K252437
Trade/Device Name: JAZZ Spinal System
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3070
Regulation Name: Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: NKB
Dated: July 31, 2025
Received: August 1, 2025
Dear Christine Scifert:
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 (the 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 available 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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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 statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reporting-combination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-
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assistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
EILEEN CADEL -S for
Colin O'Neill, M.B.E.
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
Please type in the marketing application/submission number, if it is known. This textbox will be left blank for original applications/submissions.
K252437
Please provide the device trade name(s).
JAZZ Spinal System
Please provide your Indications for Use below.
The JAZZ Spinal System is intended for posterior, non - cervical fixation as an adjunct to fusion for skeletally mature patients 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 and/or lordosis); tumor; pseudarthrosis; and/or failed previous fusion. In addition, when used as a pedicle screw fixation system, the JAZZ Spinal System is intended for skeletally mature patients with severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) of the fifth lumbar-first sacral, L5-S1 vertebra, who are receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft only, who are having the device attached to the lumbar and sacral spine (levels may be from L3 to the sacrum/ilium), who are having the device removed after the attainment of a solid fusion.
Please select the types of uses (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
JAZZ Spinal System
July 31, 2025
Company: Implanet
Technopole Bordeaux Montesquieu
Allee F.Magendie
Martillac Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FR 33650
Primary Contact: Christine Scifert – Partner
MRC Global
9085 E. Mineral Cir., Suite 110
Centennial, CO 80112
Phone: (901) 831-8053
Email: christine.scifert@AskMRCGlobal.com
Company/Secondary Contact: Régis Le Couëdic
VP R&D-RA
Implanet
Phone: + 33 557 995 660
reglementaire@implanet.com
Trade Name: JAZZ Spinal System
Common Name: Thoracolumbosacral pedicle screw system
Classification: Class II
Regulation: 21 CFR 888.3070 (Thoracolumbosacral pedicle screw system)
Panel: Orthopedic
Product Code: NKB
Device Description:
The JAZZ Spinal System consists of a variety of shapes and sizes of screws and rods that can be rigidly locked in a variety of configurations, with each construct being tailor-made for the individual case. Fixation is provided via a posterior approach. The components are made from titanium alloy, unalloyed titanium, or cobalt chrome alloy. Implant components of the system include straight and pre-bent rods, monoaxial and polyaxial screws, reduction screws, domino connectors, crosslinks, dual headed screws and connectors, transverse and sagittal uniplanar screws, favored angle screws, modular screws, iliac screws, along with associated set screws.
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The subject submission seeks to add components and expand the size offerings of the previously cleared components.
Indications for Use:
The JAZZ Spinal System is intended for posterior, non - cervical fixation as an adjunct to fusion for skeletally mature patients 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 and/or lordosis); tumor; pseudarthrosis; and/or failed previous fusion. In addition, when used as a pedicle screw fixation system, the JAZZ Spinal System is intended for skeletally mature patients with severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) of the fifth lumbar-first sacral, L5-S1 vertebra, who are receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft only, who are having the device attached to the lumbar and sacral spine (levels may be from L3 to the sacrum/ilium), who are having the device removed after the attainment of a solid fusion.
Substantial Equivalence:
The subject JAZZ Spinal System is substantially equivalent to the following predicate devices:
Primary Predicate:
- Implanet JAZZ Spinal System – K240392
Additional Predicate:
- Shanghai Sanyou Zeus System –K230961
The subject device's indications for use and materials are identical to the predicate device. The subject device design and characteristics are similar to those of the predicate devices. Performance testing has shown equivalent performance to the predicate device. Thus, it can be concluded that the subject does not raise new questions about safety and effectiveness.
Performance Testing:
Bench performance testing was performed including static compression bending, static torsion, and dynamic compression bending per ASTM F1717-21, as well as static neutral angle dissociation and static maximum angle dissociation per ASTM F1798-13.
Conclusion:
Based on the performance analysis and the comparison to the predicate devices, the subject device is determined to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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§ 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.