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The CD HORIZON® Spinal System with or without SEXTANT® instrumentation is intended for posterior, non-cervical fixation as an adjunct to fusion 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 and/or lordosis); tumor; pseudarthrosis; and/or failed previous fusion.

Except for hooks, when used as an anterolateral thoracic/lumbar system, the CD HORIZON® Spinal System may also be used for the same indications as an adjunct to fusion.

With the exception of degenerative disc disease, the CD HORIZON® LEGACY™ 3.5mm rods and the CD HORIZON® Spinal System PEEK rods and associated components may be used for the aforementioned indications in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion. The 3.5mm rods may be used for the specific pediatric indications noted below.

When used for posterior non-cervical pedicle screw fixation in pediatric patients, the CD HORIZON® Spinal System implants are indicated as an adjunct to fusion to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Additionally, the CD HORIZON® Spinal System is intended to treat pediatric patients diagnosed with the following conditions: spondylolisthesis/spondylolysis and fracture caused by tumor and/or trauma. These devices are to be used with autograft and/or allograft. Pediatric pedicle screw fixation is limited to a posterior approach.

The CD HORIZON® SPIRE™ Plate is a posterior, single level, non-pedicle supplemental fixation device intended for use in the non-cervical spine (T1-S1) as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients. It is intended for plate fixation/attachment to spinous processes for the purpose of achieving supplemental fixation in the following conditions: degenerative disc disease (as previously defined); spondylolisthesis; trauma; and/or tumor.

In order to achieve additional levels of fixation, the CD HORIZON® Spinal System rods may be connected to the VERTEX® Reconstruction System with the VERTEX® rod connector. Refer to the VERTEX® Reconstruction System Package Insert for a list of the VERTEX® indications of use.

The CD HORIZON® Spinal System consists of a variety of shapes and sizes of rods, hooks, screws, CROSSLINK® Plates, staples and connecting components, as well as implant components from other Medtronic spinal systems, which can be rigidly locked into a variety of configurations, with each construct being tailor-made for the individual case.

A subset of CD HORIZON® Spinal System components may be used for posterior pedicle screw fixation in pediatric cases. These constructs may be comprised of a variety of shapes and sizes of rods (ranging in diameter from 3.5mm to 6.35mm), hooks. screws, CROSSLINK® Plates, and connecting components. Similarly to the CD HORIZON® implants used in adult cases, these components can be rigidly locked into a variety of configurations, with each construct being tailor-made for the individual case.

Certain components within the CD HORIZON® Spinal System are specifically excluded for use in pediatric patients. These include PEEK rods, Shape Memory Alloy Stables, SPIRE™ Plates and DYNALOK® bolts. All screws used in pediatric cases are only cleared for use via a posterior approach. All of the components used in pediatric cases are fabricated from medical grade stainless steel, medical grade titanium, titanium alloy, and medical grade cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy.

Certain implant components from other Medtronic spinal systems can be used with the CD HORIZON® Spinal System in non-pediatric cases. These components include TSRH® rods, hooks, screws, plates, CROSSLINK® plates, connectors, staples, washers, GDLH® rods, hooks, connectors and CROSSLINK® bar and connectors; LIBERTY® rods and screws; DYNALOK® PLUS and DYNALOK CLASSIC® bolts along with rod/bolt connectors; and Medtronic Multi-Axial rods and screws. Please note that certain components are specifically designed to connect to specific rod diameters, while other components can connect to multiple rod diameters. Care should be taken so that the correct components are used in the spinal construct.

CD HORIZON® hooks are intended for posterior use only. CD HORIZON® staples and CD HORIZON® ECLIPSE® rods and associated screws are intended for anterior use only. However, for patients of smaller stature and pediatric patients, CD HORIZON® 4.5mm rods and associated components may be used posteriorly.

The CD HORIZON® Spinal System implant components are fabricated from medical grade stainless steel, medical grade titanium, titanium alloy, medical grade cobaltchromium-molybdenum alloy, or medical grade PEEK OPTIMA-LT1. Certain CD HORIZON® Spinal System components may be coated with hydroxyapatite. No warranties expressed or implied are made. Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or use are specifically excluded. See the MDT Catalog for further information about warranties and limitations of liability.

Never use stainless steel and titanium implant components in the same construct.

Medical grade titanium, titanium alloy, and/or medical grade cobalt-chromiummolybdenum alloy may be used together. Never use titanium, titanium alloy, and/or medical grade cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy with stainless steel in the same construct.

The CD HORIZON® Spinal System also includes anterior staples made of Shape Memory Alloy (Nitinol - NiTi). Shape Memory Alloy is compatible with titanium, titanium alloy, and cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy. Do not use with stainless steel. These staples are not to be used in pediatric patients.

PEEK OPTIMA-LT1 implants may be used with stainless steel, titanium, or cobaltchromium-molybdenum alloy implants. CD HORIZON® PEEK Rods are not to be used with CROSSLINK® Plates or in pediatric patients.

To achieve best results, do not use any of the CD HORIZON® Spinal System implant components with components from any other system or manufacturer unless specifically allowed to do so in this or another Medtronic document. As with all orthopaedic and neurosurgical implants, none of the CD HORIZON® Spinal System components should ever be reused under any circumstances.

The purpose of this 510(k) was to add additional components to the system, namely SOLERA™ 5.5/6.0mm sagittal adiusting screws. The screws are manufactured out of medical grade titanium, titanium alloy and cobalt-chromium-molybdenum alloy. The screws also contain a titanium nitride coating.

The provided text describes a 510(k) premarket notification for the CD HORIZON® Spinal System and its additional components, specifically SOLERA™ 5.5/6.0mm sagittal adjusting screws. The document focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence to predicate devices through non-clinical mechanical testing.

Here's an analysis of the acceptance criteria and the study that proves the device meets them, based on the provided text:

Acceptance Criteria and Device Performance

Additional Information on the Study:

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

   • Sample Size: Not explicitly stated in the provided text. The document mentions "worst case subject devices" were tested, implying a selection rather than a full population.
   • Data Provenance: The study was non-clinical mechanical testing, meaning it was performed in a laboratory setting, not on human or animal subjects. The text does not provide country of origin information for the testing itself, but the company (Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.) is based in Memphis, TN, USA. The testing is retrospective in nature as it evaluates a finalized design.

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

   • Not applicable. This was a non-clinical mechanical testing study, not a study involving expert assessment of data to establish ground truth. The "ground truth" here is the pass/fail criteria defined by the ASTM F1798 standard.

3. Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set:

   • Not applicable. This was a non-clinical mechanical testing study. Adjudication methods are typically relevant for clinical studies or studies involving human judgment or interpretation.

4. 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:

   • No, a multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was not done. This study is focused on the mechanical performance of a spinal implant system, not the effectiveness of an AI system or human diagnostic performance.

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

   • Not applicable. This study concerns a physical medical device (spinal implant components), not an algorithm or AI system.

6. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc.):

   • The "ground truth" in this context is the pre-determined acceptance criteria established by the ASTM F1798 standard for mechanical testing (Axial Grip, Static Flexion/Extension, Flexion/Extension Fatigue).

7. The sample size for the training set:

   • Not applicable. This was a non-clinical mechanical testing study of a physical device. There is no concept of a "training set" as would be used in machine learning or AI.

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

   • Not applicable for the same reason as above.

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