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The Synthes USS are non-cervical spinal fixation devices intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation (TI-S2/ilium), posterior hook fixation (TI-L5), or anterolateral fixation (T8-L5). Pedicle screw fixation is limited to skeletally mature patients with the exception of the Small Stature USS, which includes small stature and pediatric patients. These devices are indicated as an adjunct to fusion for all of the following indications: degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation), deformities or curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis, Scheuermann's Disease), tumor, stenosis, and failed previous fusion (pseudoarthrosis).

When treating patients with Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), transverse bars are not cleared for use as part of the posterior pedicle screw construct.

When used with the 3.5 mm/6.0mm parallel connectors, the Synthes USS 6.0 mm rod systems can be linked to the CerviFix 3.5mm Systems. In addition, when used with 3.5 mm/5.0mm parallel connectors, the Synthes Small Stature USS can be linked to the CerviFix 3.5mm Systems. When used with the 5.0 mm/6.0mm parallel connectors, the Synthes Small Stature USS can be linked to the Synthes USS 6.0 mm rod systems. When used with the 5.5 mm/6.0mm parallel or extension connectors, Synthes USS 5.5 mm rod systems can be linked to the Synthes USS 6.0 mm rod systems. 5.5 mm/5.5mm parallel or extension connectors can be used to link all Synthes USS 5.5 mm rod systems to one another. 6.0 mm/6.0mm parallel or extension connectors can be used to link all Synthes USS 6.0 mm rod systems to one another.

When used with the 3.5 mm/6.0mm and 4.0 mm/6.0mm tapered rods, the Synthes USS 6.0 mm rod systems can be linked to the CerviFix 3.5 mm and 4.0 mm Systems, respectively. When used with the 3.5 mm/5.5mm and 4.0 mm/5.5 mm tapered rods, Synthes USS 5.5 mm rod systems can be linked to the CerviFix 3.5 mm and 4.0 mm Systems, respectively. When used with the 5.5 mm/6.0mm tapered rods, the Synthes USS 6.0 mm rod systems can be linked to Synthes USS 5.5 mm rod systems.

In addition, Synthes USS 6.0 mm rod systems can be interchanged with all USS 6.0 mm rods and transconnectors except Synthes 6.0 mm cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy and titanium grade 3 rods, which can only be used with Pangea. Synthes USS 5.5 mm rod systems can be interchanged with all USS 5.5 mm rods and transconnectors.

Synthes USS
6.0 mm Rod Systems: USS Side-Opening, USS Dual-Opening, USS VAS variable axis components, USS Fracture, Click'X, Click'X Monoaxial, Pangea, Pangea Monoaxial, USS Polyaxial, USS Iliosacral, ClampFix
5.5 mm Rod System: Matrix, MIRS
5.0 mm Rod System: USS Small Stature

CerviFix
3.5 mm Rod Systems: CerviFix, Axon, Synapse
4.0 mm Rod System: Synapse

This is an addition to Synthes' existing non-cervical spinal fixation devices intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation (TI-S2/ilium). posterior pedicle screw fixation (T1-S2/ilium), posterior hook fixation (T1-L5), or anterolateral fixation (T8-L5). The current system is comprised of monoaxial and polyaxial screws, rods, locking caps, transverse bars and connectors. The new sagittal screw that is the subject of this submission is similar to the already-cleared polyaxial screw and is manufactured of TAN (Titanium-6 Aluminum-7 Niobium Alloy per ASTM F1295 - 05 ). These screws restrict head angulation to the direction parallel to the rod slot (typically the cranial/caudal direction).

The provided text describes a 510(k) summary for the Synthes Matrix System, a medical device for spinal fixation, and its substantial equivalence to predicate devices, rather than a study proving the device meets specific performance criteria.

Therefore, many of the requested categories for AI/algorithm performance and study design are not applicable as this document pertains to a medical device submission, not an AI or software study.

However, I can extract the relevant information regarding performance data and acceptance criteria based on the provided text.

Here's a breakdown of the requested information based on the provided 510(k) summary:

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

The document does not explicitly state "acceptance criteria" as numerical thresholds for specific performance metrics in the context of an AI study. Instead, it refers to the device demonstrating "equivalently or superiorly" to predicate devices.

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

Not Applicable (N/A) - This document describes non-clinical bench testing for a physical medical device (spinal fixation system), not a study with a test set of data (images, clinical records, etc.) for an AI algorithm. The performance data is from mechanical bench testing, not a clinical data set.

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

N/A - Ground truth as defined for an AI study (e.g., expert consensus on image interpretation) is not applicable here. The "ground truth" for mechanical testing would be the physical properties and performance metrics measured using established engineering standards.

4. Adjudication method for the test set

N/A - This concept is relevant for studies involving human judgment or interpretation (like image reading). For mechanical bench testing, data is typically collected directly from instruments and analyzed against engineering standards.

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

N/A - This is an AI-specific study type. The document describes a physical medical device and its mechanical testing.

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

N/A - This refers to AI algorithm performance. The Synthes Matrix System is a physical implantable device.

7. The type of ground truth used

For the non-clinical performance data, the "ground truth" (or reference standard) inherently comes from established engineering standards and physical measurements obtained during mechanical bench testing. Specifically, it adheres to ASTM F1717-11a, an American Society for Testing and Materials standard for spinal implant constructs.

8. The sample size for the training set

N/A - This document does not describe the development or testing of an AI algorithm, and therefore there is no "training set."

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

N/A - As there is no training set for an AI algorithm, this question is not applicable.

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