K Number
K973758
Device Name
BIOSCREW ABSORBABLE INTERFERENCE SREW
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
1998-02-27

(148 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
888.3040
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
- The BioScrew is used to provide interference fixation of patellar bone-tendon-bone grafts in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. - The BioScrew is used to provide interference fixation during femoral and/or tibial fixation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a soft tissue graft (semitendinosus, gracilis). - The BioScrew is used to provide interference fixation during posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Implantation of the interference screw is accomplished through arthroscopy or arthrotomy. This device is a single-use device.
Device Description
The BioScrew Absorbable Interference Screw is a cannulated, sterile, single-use bone screw made of an absorbable homopolymer derived from Poly (L-lactic Acid) similar to that used in bioabsorbable suture and will gradually be absorbed into the body.
More Information

No
The description focuses on the material and mechanical function of a surgical screw, with no mention of AI/ML, image processing, or data-driven analysis.

No
The device, BioScrew, is an absorbable interference screw used for fixation during ligament reconstruction. Its primary function is mechanical support, not direct treatment of a disease or condition, which is a characteristic of therapeutic devices.

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The device is described as an interference screw used in ligament reconstruction, which is a therapeutic rather than a diagnostic function.

No

The device description clearly states the BioScrew is a physical, absorbable bone screw made of Poly (L-lactic Acid), indicating it 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.
  • Device Description and Intended Use: The BioScrew is a physical implantable device used for surgical fixation of grafts during ligament reconstruction. It is a screw made of absorbable material that is placed directly into the bone.
  • Lack of Biological Sample Analysis: The description and intended use do not involve the analysis of any biological samples from the patient. The device's function is mechanical fixation within the body.

Therefore, the BioScrew falls under the category of a surgical implant or device, not an in vitro diagnostic.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

  • The BioScrew is used to provide interference 1. fixation of patellar bone-tendon-bone grafts in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
  • The BioScrew is used to provide interference 2. fixation during femoral and/or tibial fixation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a soft tissue graft (semitendinosus, gracilis).
  • The BioScrew is used to provide interference 3. fixation during posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Implantation of the interference screw is accomplished through arthroscopy or arthrotomy. This device is a single-use device.

Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)

HWC, MAI

Device Description

The BioScrew Absorbable Interference Screw is a cannulated, sterile, single-use bone screw made of an absorbable homopolymer derived from Poly (L-lactic Acid) similar to that used in bioabsorbable suture and will gradually be absorbed into the body.

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

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Indicated Patient Age Range

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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)

Strength and degradation tests are planned to compare the BioScrew to the Arthrex and/or BioMet screws.

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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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.

Linvatec BioScrew Absorbable Interference Screw, Arthrex Interference Screws, Arthrotek Interference Screws, K960652, K960940, K915424, K934469

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.

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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).

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§ 888.3040 Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener.

(a)
Identification. A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.(b)
Classification. Class II.

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11311 Concept Boulevard - Largo, Florida - 3773 - 813 399-5334 - Fax 813 399-5264

Carol A. Weideman, Ph.D.

Director Regulatory Affairs

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October 1, 1997

SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS

BioScrew® Absorbable Interference Screw

In accordance with the requirements of the Safe Medical In accordance #1ch and 21 CFR 807.92, Linvatec Corporation Device Hot of itting the 510(k) Summary of Safety and Absorbable Interference Effectiveness for the BioScrew® Screw.

Submitter A.

Linvatec Corporation 11311 Concept Boulevard Largo, Florida 33773

Company Contact B.

Carol A. Weideman, Ph.D. Director, Regulatory Affairs

Device Name C.

BioScrew® Absorbable Interference Screw Trade Name : Bone Screw Common Name: Smooth or threaded metallic bone Classification Name: fixation fastener

Predicate/Legally Marketed Devices D.

Linvatec BioScrew Absorbable Interference Screw Arthrex Interference Screws Arthrotek Interference Screw

Device Description E .

The BioScrew Absorbable Interference Screw is a cannulated, sterile, single-use bone screw made of an absorbable homopolymer derived from Poly (L-lactic Acid) similar to that used in bioabsorbable suture and will gradually be absorbed into the body.

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Summary of Safety and Effectiveness BioScrew® Absorbable Interference Screw 510 (k) # _ K973758 October 1, 1997 Page 2 of 3

Intended Use F.

  • The BioScrew is used to provide interference 1. fixation of patellar bone-tendon-bone grafts in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
  • The BioScrew is used to provide interference 2. fixation during femoral and/or tibial fixation in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a soft tissue graft (semitendinosus, gracilis).
  • The BioScrew is used to provide interference 3. fixation during posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Implantation of the interference screw is accomplished through arthroscopy or arthrotomy. This device is a single-use device.

Substantial Equivalence G.

The BioScrew Absorbable Interference Screw is substantially equivalent in design, function and intended use to Linvatec BioScrew Absorbable Interference Screw, Arthrex Interference Screws and Arthrotek Interference Screws.

Strength and degradation tests are planned to compare the BioScrew to the Arthrex and/or BioMet screws.

The similarities/dissimilarities to the predicate are shown in the attached table.

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CHART OF SIMILARITIES AND DISSIMILARITIES

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| Company Name | Device Name | Intended Use | Material | Single-Use
Reusable | Method of
Sterilization | Design |
|-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| New Product
Invatec | BioScrew®
Absorbable
Interference
Screw | Provide interference fixation:

  1. Patellar bone-tendon-bone
    grafts in ACL reconstruction
  2. Femoral and/or tibial
    fixation in ACL
    reconstruction using a soft
    tissue graft
  3. PCL reconstruction | Poly
    (L-lactic Acid) | Sterile
    Single-use | Ethylene
    Oxide
    24 month
    shelf life | Cannulated
    Headless & rounded
    head
    Diameter: 7mm-11mm
    Length: 20mm-30mm |
    | Predicate
    Invatec | BioScrew®
    Absorbable
    Interference
    Screw
    510(k) #K960652
    #K960940 | Provide interference fixation:
  4. Patellar bone-tendon-bone
    grafts in ACL reconstruction
  5. Femoral and/or tibial
    fixation in ACL
    reconstruction using a soft
    tissue graft
  6. PCL reconstruction | Poly
    (L-lactic Acid) | Sterile
    Single-use | Ethylene
    Oxide
    24 month
    shelf life | Cannulated
    Headless and rounded
    head
    Diameter: 7mm-9mm
    Length: 20mm-30mm |
    | Predicate
    Arthrex,
    Inc. | Non-sheathed
    Interference
    Screws
    Full Threaded
    Screws
    510(k) #K915424 | Tibial ACL fixation, PCL
    femoral and tibial fixation and
    standard two incision type ACL
    procedures | Titanium | Sterile
    Single-use | Unknown | Cannulated
    Headless and rounded
    head
    Diameter: 6mm-10mm
    Length: 20mm-30mm |
    | Predicate
    BioMet,
    Inc. | Arthrotek
    Interference
    Screw
    510(k) #K934469 | Interference fixation ACL and
    PCL reconstruction | Titanium | Sterile or
    non-sterile
    Single-use | Unknown | Rounded head
    Diameter: 7mm-10mm
    Length: 20mm-30mm |

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