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The InterFuse® T - Intervertebral Body Fusion Device is indicated for intervertebral spinal fusion procedures in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2-S1. DDD is defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies. These patients may also have up to Grade I spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). The InterFuse T device is to be used in patients who have had at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment. These patients may have had a previous non-fusion surgery at the involved spinal level(s). The InterFuse T device is indicated for use with autogenous bone graft and to be used with supplemental internal spinal fixation systems that have been cleared for use by the FDA in the lumbosacral spine.

VTI's InterFuse® T - Intervertebral Body Fusion device is made of implant grade PEEK-OPTIMA® (Poly ether ether ketone), a polymer with a history of use in interbody fusion device designs, and which has a compressive modulus similar to bone. Each segment of the device has embedded tantalum beads that aid in visualizing the implanted device under x-ray. Each segment has an integral rail and/or slot which slide through or over the rail or slot in the adjacent segment to complete the device. Each segment incorporates a ramp lock to help ensure that it is properly aligned and engaged with the adjacent segment. The exposed rail of the segments is removed after the middle segment is installed. Each segment has a vertical slot through the device for the surgeon to fill with autogenous bone that will provide a path for solid bone growth during the fusion process. The device is produced in four heights (8, 10, 12 and 14 mm) each for parallel and 10 lordotic configurations to fit the angular geometry of the disc at each disc level. The Anterior - Posterior (AP) length of the device is 24 mm. The middle seament (B) comes in two widths (9 mm or 10 mm).

1. Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance:

The acceptance criteria for the InterFuse® T - Intervertebral Body Fusion Device are based on demonstrating substantial equivalence to the predicate device (InterFuse® Intervertebral Body Fusion Device, K091988) through non-clinical bench testing. The specific tests and their outcomes are summarized below:

Conclusion from Study: The study concludes that the modified device (InterFuse® T) is substantially equivalent to the unmodified InterFuse® device (K091988) based on these performance data.

2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance:

The provided document does not specify exact sample sizes for each test mentioned (e.g., number of devices tested for static compression). However, it implies that performance testing was conducted on the "modified device (InterFuse T)" after gamma irradiation sterilization.

The data provenance is from non-clinical bench testing conducted by the manufacturer, Vertebral Technologies, Inc. This is a prospective set of tests designed to demonstrate the mechanical and biological properties of the device. The country of origin of the data is not explicitly stated but would be presumed to be where the manufacturer is located or where they contracted the testing (Minnetonka, MN, USA).

3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts:

Not applicable. This submission describes non-clinical bench testing of a medical device, not a study involving human readers or clinical data requiring expert review for ground truth establishment. The "ground truth" for these tests is defined by the standards (ASTM and ISO) used.

4. Adjudication method for the test set:

Not applicable. As noted above, this is non-clinical bench testing governed by predefined engineering and biological standards, not a study requiring adjudication of expert opinions.

5. If a multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance:

Not applicable. This is a 510(k) submission for an intervertebral body fusion device, not an AI-assisted diagnostic or imaging device. Therefore, no MRMC study comparing human readers with and without AI assistance was conducted.

6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the loop performance) was done:

Not applicable. This is a physical medical implant device, not an algorithm.

7. The type of ground truth used:

The "ground truth" for the non-clinical tests described is established by:

• Standardized testing protocols: Adherence to established industry standards such as ASTM F2077-03 (Standard Test Methods for Static and Dynamic Axial Compression and Shear Fatigue Properties of Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices), ASTM F2267-04 (Standard Test Method for Measuring Load Induced Subsidence of Intervertebral Body Fusion Device Under Axial Compression), and ISO 10993-5:2009 (Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity).
• Material specifications: The use of implant-grade PEEK-OPTIMA® and tantalum beads, materials with a history of use and defined properties.

8. The sample size for the training set:

Not applicable. This is a physical medical device, not an AI/ML algorithm that requires a training set. The device itself is the "product" being evaluated.

9. How the ground truth for the training set was established:

Not applicable, as no training set was used.

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