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When used as an intervertebral body fusion device, the InterForm Lumbar Interbody Cage System is intended for spinal fusion procedures at one or two contiguous levels (L2-S1) in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD). DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies. DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis at the involved level(s). These patients should have had six months of non-operative treatment. The device is intended to be used with autogenous bone graft to facilitate fusion. Additionally, the InterForm Lumbar Interbody Cage System is intended for use with supplemental spinal fixation systems cleared for use in the lumbar spine. Patients with previous non-fusion spinal surgery at involved level may be treated with the device.

The InterForm PLIF Interbody Fusion Implants consists of cage footprint widths of 9, 11, 13mm , lengths of 20, 22, 24, 26, 30mm, ranging in height from 7mm to 14mm with lordosis of 5°, which can be inserted between two lumbar or lumbosacral vertebral bodies to give support and correction during lumbar interbody fusion surgeries. These implants are manufactured from implant grade polyetheretherketone (PEEK). The hollow geometry of the implants allows them to be packed with autogenous bone graft in lumbar interbody fusion procedures. The InterForm PLIF Interbody Fusion devices are intended to be implant via an open or minimally invasive, posterior approach and used with supplemental fixation and autogenous bone graft.

The InterForm TLIF Interbody Fusion Implants consists of cage footprints widths of 9, 11, 13mm , lengths of 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32mm, ranging in height from 7mm to 14mm with lordosis of 5°, which can be inserted between two lumbosacral vertebral bodies to give support and correction during lumbar interbody fusion surgeries. These implants are manufactured from implant grade polyetheretherketone (PEEK). The hollow geometry of the implants allows them to be packed with autogenous bone graft in lumbar interbody fusion procedures. The InterForm TLIF Interbody Fusion devices are intended to be implant via an open or minimally invasive, transforaminal approach and used with supplemental fixation and autogenous bone graft.

The InterForm OTLIF Interbody Fusion Implants consists of cage footprint widths of 9, 11, 13mm , lengths of 20, 22, 24, 26, 30, 32, 34mm, ranging in height from 7mm to 14mm with lordosis of 0°, which can be inserted between two lumbar or lumbosacral vertebral bodies to give support and correction during lumbar interbody fusion surgeries. These implants are manufactured from implant grade polyetheretherketone (PEEK). The hollow geometry of the implants allows them to be packed with autogenous bone graft in lumbar interbody fusion procedures. The InterForm OTLIF Interbody Fusion devices are intended to be implant via an open or minimally invasive, posterior or transforaminal approach and used with supplemental fixation and autogenous bone graft.

The InterForm LLIF Interbody Fusion Implants consists of cage footprint widths of 18, 20, 22, 24mm, lengths of 40, 45, 50, 55, 60mm, ranging in height from 8mm to 18mm with lordosis of 0° or 7°, which can be inserted between two lumbosacral vertebral bodies to give support and correction during lumbar interbody fusion surgeries. These implants are manufactured from implant grade polyetheretherketone (PEEK). The hollow geometry of the implants allows them to be packed with autogenous bone graft in lumbar interbody fusion procedures. The InterForm LLIF Interbody Fusion devices are intended to be implant via a lateral approach and used with supplemental fixation and autogenous bone graft.

The InterForm ALIF Interbody Fusion Implants consists of cage footprints of 30x24mm, and 39x30mm (DxW), ranging in height from 10mm to 20mm with lordosis of 0°, 7° or 12° which can be inserted between two lumbosacral vertebral bodies to give support and correction during lumbar interbody fusion surgeries. These implants are manufactured from implant grade polyetheretherketone (PEEK). The hollow geometry of the implants allows them to be packed with autogenous bone graft in lumbar interbody fusion procedures. The InterForm ALIF Interbody Fusion devices are intended to be implant via an open or minimally invasive, anterior approach and used with supplemental fixation and autogenous bone graft.

All implants are packaged non-sterile to be sterilized at the hospital.

Materials:

PEEK Optima LT1 conforming to ASTM F2026. Unalloyed tantalum conforming to ASTM F560.

Function:

Maintain adequate disc space until fusion occurs.

The InterForm Interbody Cage System is intended for spinal fusion procedures.
Here's a breakdown of the acceptance criteria and the study done:

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

Explanation: The documentation explicitly states that the device is considered "substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in terms of intended use, design, materials used, mechanical safety and performances." The acceptance criteria, while not explicitly numerical, are therefore met by demonstrating performance comparable to the already legally marketed predicate devices. The study concludes that the results indicate the InterForm Interbody Cage System is equivalent.

2. Sample Size Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance

This information is not provided in the document. The studies listed are non-clinical tests (mechanical testing), not studies involving human or animal subjects that would generate a "test set" of data in the typical sense of evaluating AI or clinical outcomes. The provenance of the samples (e.g., specific batches of PEEK and tantalum used in testing) is not detailed, nor is it relevant given the mechanical nature of the tests.

3. Number of Experts Used to Establish the Ground Truth for the Test Set and Qualifications of Those Experts

This information is not applicable as the studies are non-clinical mechanical tests, not clinical evaluations requiring expert interpretation or ground truth establishment.

4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set

This information is not applicable as the studies are non-clinical mechanical tests.

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

No, an MRMC comparative effectiveness study was not done. The document explicitly states: "No clinical studies were performed." This device is a physical medical implant, not an AI or imaging device that would typically involve human reader studies.

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

This information is not applicable as the device is a physical medical implant and not an algorithm or AI system.

7. The Type of Ground Truth Used

The "ground truth" for the non-clinical tests would be the established mechanical properties and performance standards outlined in the ASTM F2077 and ASTM F2267 standards, and the performance characteristics of the predicate devices. For mechanical tests, the ground truth is objectively measured physical properties and behaviors of the material and device under specific conditions.

8. The Sample Size for the Training Set

This information is not applicable as the device is a physical medical implant and would not have a "training set" in the context of machine learning or AI. For mechanical testing, the "samples" would be the manufactured devices or materials subjected to the tests. The exact number of units tested for each non-clinical test (static compression, dynamic compression, subsidence, expulsion) is not specified, but it would typically be a statistically significant number of physical samples to ensure reliability and reproducibility of the results according to the ASTM standards.

9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set was Established

This information is not applicable for the same reasons as #8. The "ground truth" for material and device properties in mechanical testing is established through standardized testing procedures and validated measurement techniques, as defined by organizations like ASTM.

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The SYNSTER CERVICAL CAGE is indicated for intervertebral body fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the cervical spine with accompanying radicular symptoms at one disc level from the C2-C3 disc to the C7-T1 disc. DDD is defined as discogenic pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The device system is designed for use with supplemental fixation and with autograft to facilitate fusion. Patients should have at least six (6) weeks of non-operative treatment prior to treatment with an intervertebral cage.

The SYNSTER (ALIF, PLIF, PTLIF and TLIF) CAGE is indicated for intervertebral body fusion of the lumbar spine, from L2 to S1, in skeletally mature patients who have had six months of non-operative treatment. The device is intended for use at one level or two continuous levels for the treatment of degenerative disc disease (DDD) with up to Grade I spondylolisthesis. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The device system is designed for use with supplemental fixation and with autograft to facilitate fusion.

The SYNSTER® (CERVICAL, ALIF, PLIF, PTLIF and TLIF) CAGE will be offered in various device configurations based on surgical approach and patient anatomy, and consist of:

• 1. Cervical Interbody Fusion Device (SYNSTER® CERVICAL CAGE), which may be implanted as a single device via an anterior approach.
• 2. Lumbar Interbody Fusion Device [SYNSTER® (ALIF, PLIF, PTLIF and TLIF) CAGE], which may be implanted
  • As a single device via an Anterior or Anterolateral or Lateral (ALIF) approach; ।
  • Bi-laterally via a posterior (PLIF) approach; ।
  • As a single device via a posterior transforaminal (PTLIF) approach; -
  • As a single device via a transforaminal (TLIF) approach. -

The SYNSTER® (CERVICAL, ALIF, PLIF, PTLIF and TLIF) CAGE components are made of polyether ether ketone (PEEK Optima LT1) that conforms to ASTM F2026. Additionally, the devices contain titanium makers (ASTM F136) to assist the surgeon with proper placement of the device.

The SYNSTER® (CERVICAL, ALIF, PLIF, PTLIF and TLIF) CAGE is implanted by using the (SCCI, SACI, SPCI, SPTCI and STCI) instruments manufactured from stainless steel materials that conform to ASTM F899.

This submission describes the SYNSTER® CERVICAL CAGE and SYNSTER® (ALIF, PLIF, PTLIF and TLIF) CAGE, intervertebral body fusion devices. The devices are made of PEEK Optima LT1 with titanium markers and are intended for intervertebral body fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease. The testing described for these devices primarily focuses on mechanical performance rather than AI/software performance. Therefore, many of the typical AI/ML-related questions are not applicable to this submission.

Here's a breakdown of the requested information based on the provided text:

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

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

• Sample Size: Not explicitly stated in terms of number of devices tested, but the testing refers to "non-clinical tests" conducted in accordance with specific ASTM standards. These standards typically involve a defined number of samples for each test type. The document does not specify the exact number of units tested.
• Data Provenance: Not applicable in the context of clinical data. The data originates from benchtop mechanical testing performed according to ASTM standards. There is no information regarding country of origin or retrospective/prospective nature as it's not clinical data.

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

Not applicable. The ground truth for this type of device (mechanical performance) is established by adherence to recognized national/international standards (ASTM F2077-03, ASTM F2267-04, and ASTM Draft Standard F 04.25.02.02) and engineering principles, not by expert consensus on clinical interpretation. The "experts" would be materials scientists and mechanical engineers performing and interpreting the tests according to the standards.

4. Adjudication method for the test set

Not applicable. This is not a study requiring adjudication of human interpretations. Mechanical test results are objective measurements compared against specified criteria from 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

Not applicable. This submission is for a physical medical device (intervertebral cage), not an AI/ML software device.

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

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

7. The type of ground truth used

The "ground truth" for demonstrating the device's acceptable performance is defined by the mechanical properties and criteria stipulated in the referenced ASTM standards. These standards provide objective measures and acceptance thresholds for static and dynamic compression, shear, torsion, subsidence, and expulsion.

8. The sample size for the training set

Not applicable. This is not an AI/ML device; therefore, there is no training set in the conventional sense.

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

Not applicable. There is no training set for this physical medical device.

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