The SOVEREIGN™ Spinal System is indicated for use with autogenous bone graft in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had six months of non-operative treatment. These implants may be implanted via a laparoscopic or an open anterior approach. The SOVEREIGN™ interbody device may be used as a stand-alone device or in conjunction with supplemental fixation. When used as a stand-alone device, the SOVEREIGN™ interbody device is intended to be used with the three titanium alloy screws and the accompanying cover plate. If the physician chooses to use less than three or none of the provided screws, then additional supplemental fixation which has been cleared by the FDA for use in the lumbar spine must be used to augment stability. The accompanying cover plate MUST be used anytime the device is used with any number of screws.
Device Story
SOVEREIGN™ Spinal System is an intervertebral body fusion device; lens-shaped PEEK Optima interbody implant with tantalum radiopaque markers; includes titanium alloy screws and cover plate. Used in lumbar spine (L2-S1) for fusion with autogenous bone graft. Implanted via laparoscopic or open anterior approach by surgeons. Device provides internal screw fixation to stabilize vertebral body and prevent expulsion; cover plate resists screw backout. Used as stand-alone or with supplemental fixation. If used as stand-alone, requires three screws and cover plate; if fewer screws used, requires additional FDA-cleared supplemental fixation. Benefits include spinal stabilization and fusion in DDD patients.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence based on bench testing and risk analysis.
Technological Characteristics
Intervertebral body fusion device. Materials: PEEK Optima (polyetheretherketone) for interbody component; titanium alloy for screws. Includes tantalum radiopaque markers. Form factor: lens-shaped with three screw holes. Stand-alone or supplemental fixation capability. Non-electronic, mechanical device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1, confirmed by history and radiographic studies, who have failed six months of non-operative treatment.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intervertebral body fusion device is an implanted single or multiple component spinal device made from a variety of materials, including titanium and polymers. The device is inserted into the intervertebral body space of the cervical or lumbosacral spine, and is intended for intervertebral body fusion.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for intervertebral body fusion devices that contain bone grafting material. The special control is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device.” See § 888.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.(2) Class III (premarket approval) for intervertebral body fusion devices that include any therapeutic biologic (e.g., bone morphogenic protein). Intervertebral body fusion devices that contain any therapeutic biologic require premarket approval.
(c)
*Date premarket approval application (PMA) or notice of product development protocol (PDP) is required.* Devices described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall have an approved PMA or a declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.