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The 4CIS® Chiron Spinal Fixation System is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine:

1. Degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies)
2. Spondylolisthesis
3. Trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation)
4. Deformities or curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis)
5. Tumor
6. Stenosis
7. Failed previous fusion (pseudoarthrosis).

The 4CIS® Chiron Spinal Fixation System is a top-loading posterior spinal fixation system which consists of pedicle screws, rods, nuts, transverse (cross) link and associated instruments. Rigid fixation is provided by pedicle screws inserted into the vertebral body through pedicle of the lumbar spine via posterior approach. This system will allow surgeons to build a spinal implant construct to stabilize and promote spinal fusion through open surgery or minimally invasive surgery. Implant components can be rigidly locked into a variety of different configurations to suit the individual pathology and anatomical conditions of the mature patient. The implant components are supplied non-sterile single use and are fabricated from titanium alloy (Ti-6A1-4V ELI) that conforms to ASTM F 136 and Cobalt Alloy (Co-28Cr-6Mo) per ASTM F1537. Also, instruments are available for the application and removal of the Spinal Fixation System.

This document is a 510(k) premarket notification for the "4CIS® Chiron Spinal Fixation System." It details the device's characteristics, indications for use, and a comparison to predicate devices, along with performance data. However, it does not include detailed acceptance criteria or extensive study results that would typically be found in a clinical trial report.

Here's an analysis of the provided text in relation to your questions:

1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance

The document provides summary statements about performance data but does not explicitly list acceptance criteria or specific numerical results in a table format. It states:

2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance (e.g. country of origin of the data, retrospective or prospective)

The document mentions "Mechanical testing was performed," but does not explicitly state the sample size (e.g., number of spinal fixation systems tested) for this testing. It also doesn't specify the country of origin for the data or whether it was retrospective or prospective. Given it's mechanical testing of a physical device, it's typically performed in a lab setting rather than involving human subjects or real-world data in the same way clinical studies do.

3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts (e.g. radiologist with 10 years of experience)

This question is not applicable to the type of data presented. The "ground truth" for mechanical testing is based on the physical properties and performance of the device under defined conditions, typically measured by engineering standards and equipment, not by expert medical interpretation.

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

This question is not applicable. Adjudication methods like 2+1 or 3+1 are used in clinical studies where expert consensus is needed to establish ground truth for diagnoses or interpretations. Mechanical testing uses objective measurements against predefined 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

No such study was mentioned or performed. This document is for a spinal fixation system, which is a physical implant, not an AI software or a device that assists human readers/diagnosticians.

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

This question is not applicable, as this is a physical medical device, not a software algorithm.

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

The ground truth for the performance of the 4CIS® Chiron Spinal Fixation System, as described, is based on mechanical testing results against established ASTM standards (ASTM F1717 and ASTM F1798) and comparison to the performance of predicate devices. This is an engineering-based ground truth.

8. The sample size for the training set

This question is not applicable. The device is a physical implant. The concept of a "training set" is relevant for machine learning models, not for mechanical testing of a spinal fixation system.

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

This question is not applicable, as there is no training set for this type of device and testing.

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The 4CIS® Chiron spinal fixation system is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine:

1. Degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies):
2. Spondylolisthesis;
3. Trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation);
4. Deformities or curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis);
5. Tumor;
6. Stenosis:
7. Failed previous fusion (pseudoarthrosis).

The Spinal Fixation System is a top-loading posterior spinal fixation system which consists of pedicle screws, rods, nuts, transverse (cross) link and associated instruments. Rigid fixation is provided by pedicle screws inserted into the vertebral body through pedicle of the lumbar spine via posterior approach. This system will allow surgeons to build a spinal implant construct to stabilize and promote spinal fusion through open surgery or minimally invasive surgery. Implant components can be rigidly locked into a variety of different configurations to suit the individual pathology and anatomical conditions of the mature patient. The implant components are supplied non-sterile single use and are fabricated from titanium alloy (Ti-6A1-4V ELI) that conforms to ASTM F136 and Cobalt Alloy (Co-28Cr-6Mo) per ASTM F1537. Also, Specialized instruments are available for the application and removal of the Spinal Fixation System.

The provided document is a 510(k) Premarket Notification for a spinal fixation system (4CIS® Chiron Spinal Fixation System). It focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence to previously marketed devices through mechanical testing and comparison of design features and indications for use.

Crucially, this document does NOT contain information about an AI/ML-driven medical device or any study involving human readers, ground truth establishment by experts, or performance metrics like sensitivity, specificity, or AUC.

Therefore, I cannot provide the requested information regarding acceptance criteria and a study that proves a device meets them for an AI/ML product based on this document. The document describes a traditional medical device (implantable hardware) and its clearance pathway, which relies on engineering and mechanical testing, not software performance studies.

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The NEO Pedicle Screw System™, when used as a posterior pedicle screw system, is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion. The system is intended for posterior, non-cervical fixation 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 (scolosis, and/or lordosis), tumor, pseudarthrosis, and/ or failed previous fusion.

When used in conjunction with BonOs® Inject Cement, the NEO Pedicle Screw System™ is intented to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time period in patients with advanced stage tumors involving the thoracic and lumbar spine in whom life expectancy is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion. NEO Pedicle Screws augmented with BonOs® Inject Cement are for use with 5 mm to 8 mm screw diameters at spinal levels where the structural integrity of the spine is not severely compromised.

BonOs® Inject bone cement is indicated for the treatment of pathological fractures of the vertebral body due to osteoporosis, cancer, or benign lesions using vertebroplasty or balloon kyphoplasty procedure.

When used in conjunction with NEO Pedicle Screw System™ BonOs® Inject is intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time in patients with advanced stage tumors involving the thoracic and lumbar spine in whom life expectancy is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion. NEO Pedicle Screws augmented with BonOs® Inject Cement are for use at spinal levels where the structural integrity of the spine is not severely compromised.

BonOs® Inject is a radiopaque, injectable bone cement for use in spine surgery like percutaneous vertebral augmentation during vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty. It is a twocomponent system consisting of a powder and a liquid. Methylmethacrylate polymer is the primary constituent of the powder component. Zirconium dioxide is added as radiopacifier. Methylmethacrylate monomer is the primary constituent of the liquid component. Mixing the two separate sterile components, initially an injectable paste is produced which can be transferred into a syringe and which then can be injected under slight pressure into the vertebral body. After curing of the bone cement by exothermic polymerization it stabilizes the vertebral lesions and vertebral compression fractures.

The NEO Pedicle Screw System™ consists of screws, rods and connectors which are available in different sizes. The system includes the relevant instruments which are mainly single use, disposable and delivered sterile, just few optional instruments are reusable and delivered non-sterile.

All the system components are made of materials compliant with ASTM and/or ISO standards. The screws are made out of a titanium alloy and delivered pre-mounted to a screw extender including a tissue dilator and sterile. The rods are made out of a titanium alloy or cobalt chrome allov and delivered sterile. Connectors are made out of titanium allov and delivered sterile.

The pedicle screws are offered in diameters of 4.5 – 8.0 mm and lengths of 25 - 55 mm. Illiac screws are offered in diameters of 8.0 mm and lengths of 70 – 100 mm. Three different types of rods are available: pre-bent, straight or special bent rod for S1/L5. All rods have a diameter of 5.5 mm. Pre-bent rods are offered in lengths of 40 – 100 mm, straight rods in lengths from 30 - 500 mm and the special-bent rod in either 30 or 40 mm length.

The provided text describes a 510(k) premarket notification for the BonOs Inject Bone Cement and NEO Pedicle Screw System. It does not contain information regarding acceptance criteria, device performance, sample sizes for test sets, data provenance, expert ground truth establishment, adjudication methods, multi-reader multi-case studies, standalone algorithm performance, or training set details. The submission focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence to predicate devices through a comparison of technological characteristics and non-clinical performance testing.

Therefore, I cannot provide the requested information based on the given text. The document refers to:

• Non-clinical performance testing: Static compression bending, dynamic compression bending, static torsion (per ASTM F1717), and axial gripping capacity (per ASTM 1798).
• Biocompatibility testing.
• MRI safety and compatibility evaluation.
• Sterilization cycle validation: In accordance with ISO 11137-2.
• Bacterial endotoxin testing: Per ANSI/AAMI ST72:2011 using the LAL pyrogen testing.
• Usability testing.

However, it explicitly states: "No clinical studies were conducted." This means there is no clinical data from patients or human readers to determine performance metrics against acceptance criteria like sensitivity, specificity, or accuracy in a diagnostic context. This document pertains to a medical device where performance is assessed through mechanical and material properties, not through AI or diagnostic imaging.

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The Calvary Spine Pedicle Screw System is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine (T1 to S1/ilium); degenerative disc disease (defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurological impairment, fracture, deformities or curvatures (i.e. scoliosis, kyphosis, and/or lordosis), spinal tumor, pseudarthrosis and failed previous fusion.

When used for posterior, non-cervical (T1 to S1/ilum), pedicte screw fixation in pediatric patients, the Calvary Spine Pedicle Screw System implants are indicated as an adjunct to fusion to treat progressive spinal deformities (i.e., scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis) including idiosis, neuromuscular scoliosis, and congenital scoliosis. Additionally, the Calvary Spine Pedicle Screw System is intended to treat pediatric patients diagnosed with spondylolisthesis/spondylolysis, fracture caused by tumor and/or trauma, pseudarthrosis, and/or failed previous fusion.

This system is intended to be used with autograft. Pediatric pedicle screw fixation is limited to a posterior approach.

Calvary Spine Pedicle Screw System includes screws and connecting components in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, which can be locked in various configurations, each assembly being tailor-made. Calvary pedicular screws must be used with Ø 5.5mm straight and curved rods.

Here's an analysis of the provided text regarding the acceptance criteria and study for the Calvary Spine Pedicle Screw System:

Based on the provided FDA 510(k) summary (K201568), there is no information about acceptance criteria or a study proving the device meets specific performance criteria in terms of an AI/algorithm-based medical device.

The document describes a traditional medical device, specifically a pedicle screw system, which is a hardware implant used in spinal fusion surgery. The "acceptance criteria" discussed in this document refer to the regulatory requirements for establishing substantial equivalence to previously cleared predicate devices, primarily based on design, materials, and mechanical performance through non-clinical testing.

Therefore, I cannot populate most of the requested fields because they are specifically tailored for studies validating AI/algorithm performance.

However, I can extract the relevant information regarding the type of study and the basis for substantial equivalence:

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

As this is a traditional medical device and not an AI/algorithm, there are no specific performance metrics like sensitivity, specificity, or AUC to list as acceptance criteria for automated diagnosis or analysis. The "acceptance criteria" for this device are broadly the demonstration of substantial equivalence to predicate devices based on:

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

• Not applicable (N/A) for an AI/algorithm test set.
• The "test set" in this context refers to the samples used in non-clinical mechanical testing, which are typically manufactured units of the device. No information on the specific number of units tested for each mechanical test is provided, but it would involve standard engineering sample sizes for material and mechanical property evaluations.
• Data Provenance: The data provenance for mechanical testing would be from internal laboratory testing of the manufactured devices. No country of origin for data in the AI sense is relevant here, nor is retrospective or prospective human data.

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

• N/A for an AI/algorithm test set.
• Ground truth for mechanical properties is established through standard engineering and materials testing protocols (e.g., ASTM standards), not by human experts adjudicating images or clinical data.

4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set

• N/A for an AI/algorithm test set.
• Mechanical test results are objective measurements against defined standards, not subject to human adjudication methods like 2+1 or 3+1.

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 study was not done.
• This device is not an AI/algorithm, therefore, there is no human-in-the-loop performance improvement with AI assistance to measure.

6. If a Standalone (i.e., algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) Was Done

• No. A standalone algorithm performance study was not done.
• This device is not an AI/algorithm.

7. The Type of Ground Truth Used

• Mechanical and Material Standards: The "ground truth" for this medical device's performance is compliance with established material specifications (e.g., ASTM F136, F67, F1582) and mechanical testing standards for spinal implants, demonstrating equivalent or superior strength to predicate devices.

8. The Sample Size for the Training Set

• N/A for an AI/algorithm training set.
• This device does not involve a training set as it's not an AI/algorithm.

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

• N/A for an AI/algorithm training set.
• Not applicable as there is no training set.

Summary of what was done (based on the provided text):

The Calvary Spine Pedicle Screw System underwent non-clinical testing to demonstrate that it is substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices. This equivalence was established based on:

• Similar materials (Ti-6Al-4V ELI, CP Titanium, CoCrMo).
• Similar intended use.
• Similar design (shape, sizes, manufacturing process).
• Comparable or superior strength values, presumably measured through mechanical testing (though specific tests and methodology are not detailed in this summary).

The document explicitly states: "No clinical studies were performed." This is common for 510(k) clearances where substantial equivalence can be demonstrated through non-clinical data.

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Navigation Enabled Instruments are reusable instruments intended to be used during the preparation and placement of DePuy Synthes screws during spinal surgery to assist the surgeon in precisely locating anatomical structures in either open or percutaneous procedures. The Navigation Enabled Instruments are designed for use with only the specific DePuy Synthes implant system(s) for which they are intended; and with the Medtronic StealthStation® System. The Navigation Enabled Instruments are indicated for use in surgical spinal procedures, in which:
• the use of EXPEDIUM® 4.5, EXPEDIUM® 5.5, EXPEDIUM® 6.35, VIPER® SAI, EXPEDIUM VERSE®. VIPER PRIME® (without stylet control) or SYMPHONYTM OCT system is indicated,
· the use of stereotactic surgery may be appropriate, and
· reference to a rigid anatomical structure, such as the pelvis or a vertebrae can be identified relative to the acquired image (CT. MR, 2D fluoroscopic image or 3D fluoroscopic image reconstruction) and/or an image data based model of the anatomy.
These procedures include but are not limited to spinal fusion. The Navigation Enabled Instruments are also compatible with Synthes Small Battery Drive II System and the Medtronic IPC® POWEREASE System.
The Navigation Enabled Instruments used in conjunction with the SYMPHONY OCT system are intended to support indicated cervical and thoracic polyaxial screw placement only.

Navigation Enabled Instruments are reusable instruments used for the preparation and placement of DePuy Synthes EXPEDIUM® 4.5, EXPEDIUM® 5.5, EXPEDIUM® 6.35, VIPER® 2, VIPER® SAI, VIPER PRIME®, EXPEDIUM VERSE®, and SYMPHONYTM OCT screws, in either open or percutaneous procedures. The Navigation Enabled Instruments include drills, taps and screwdrivers and can be operated manually or under power. These instruments are designed for navigated and non-navigated use. Navigation of these instruments is achieved using the Medtronic StealthStation navigation system and associated tracking arrays.

The provided FDA 510(k) summary for the "Navigation Enabled Instruments" (K200791) describes the device, its intended use, and a performance study. However, it does not contain the detailed acceptance criteria or the specific results in a format that would allow for a direct numerical comparison as requested in your prompt.

Specifically, the document states that "Simulated Use testing was performed" and lists what this testing aimed to demonstrate, but it does not provide:

• A table of quantitative acceptance criteria (e.g., specific accuracy thresholds)
• The reported device performance against those criteria (e.g., measured accuracy values)
• Sample sizes for test sets (it mentions "clinically relevant anatomical specimen / model" but not the number)
• Data provenance (country of origin, retrospective/prospective)
• Number/qualifications of experts for ground truth
• Adjudication method
• MRMC study information
• Standalone performance data
• Type of ground truth used (beyond "anatomical specimen / model")
• Sample size for training set
• How ground truth for the training set was established

Key information that can be extracted from the provided text, related to the performance study, is as follows:

1. Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance:

The document describes the objectives of the simulated use evaluation, which implicitly define the areas for which performance must be acceptable. However, it does not state specific numerical acceptance criteria or the reported device performance against them.

• Navigation Enabled Instruments can be rigidly connected to the NavLock tracker (rigidity). |
  | Navigation Enabled Instruments can be adequately verified on the StealthStation Medtronic. | The Simulated Use Evaluation allows to show that:
• Navigation Enabled Instruments can be adequately verified on the StealthStation Medtronic (instrument verification). |
  | Navigation Enabled Instruments can be accurately navigated, and screws accurately placed. | The Simulated Use Evaluation allows to show that:
• Navigation Enabled Instruments can be accurately navigated, and screws accurately placed (accuracy verification). |

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

• Sample Size: The document mentions "a clinically relevant anatomical specimen / model." It does not specify the number of specimens/models used or the number of trials/measurements performed.
• Data Provenance: The study was a "Simulated Use testing," implying it was conducted in a controlled environment, likely at the manufacturer's facility. No information on country of origin of data, or whether it's retrospective or prospective is provided, though based on "simulated use," it's prospective testing.

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

• This information is not provided in the document. The ground truth would likely be established by the physical properties of the "anatomical specimen / model" and the known dimensions/placement attempts, but expert involvement for ground truth definition is not mentioned.

4. Adjudication method for the test set:

• This information is not provided in the document. Given it's a simulated use test on a model, formal adjudication as seen in clinical trials with human data is unlikely to be described here.

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 MRMC comparative effectiveness study is mentioned. The device is a navigation system for surgical instruments, not an AI-assisted diagnostic or interpretive tool that would typically involve "human readers" in this context. The evaluation focuses on the instrument's performance, not human reader improvement.

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

• The device inherently involves human-in-the-loop, as they are "Navigation Enabled Instruments" intended to "assist the surgeon." Therefore, a "standalone algorithm only" performance study is not applicable or described for this type of device. The simulated use testing inherently includes the human (or simulated human interaction) with the system.

7. The type of ground truth used:

• "Clinically relevant anatomical specimen / model." This typically refers to cadaveric specimens or realistic physical models that mimic human anatomy. The ground truth for accuracy would be based on the known anatomical landmarks or pre-defined target locations within these models.

8. The sample size for the training set:

• This information is not provided. This device is largely mechanical and optical (for navigation) rather than a machine learning/AI device that typically requires a discrete "training set" in the conventional sense. Its "training" would be through engineering design, calibration, and predicate device experience.

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

• This information is not provided, and as noted above, a formal "training set" and its ground truth establishment, as understood in AI/ML contexts, is not explicitly documented for this type of medical device in this summary.

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The DePuy PULSE Thoracolumbar Screw System is intended to provide immobilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine.

The DePuy PULSE Thoracolumbar Screw System metallic components are intended for noncervical pedicle fixation and nonpedicle fixation 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, pseudoarthrosis; and failed previous fusion in skeletally mature patients.

The ISOLA, VSP, MOSS MIAMI, TiMX, CrossOver Cross Connectors, E-Z Link Cross Connectors, and MONARCH Spine Systems are pedicle screw systems intended to provide immobilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine: degenerative spondylolisthesis with objective evidence of neurological impairment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion (pseudarthrosis).

The ISOLA, VSP, MOSS MIAMI, TiMX, CrossOver Cross Connectors, E-Z Link Cross Connectors, and MONARCH Spine Systems are also indicated for pedicle screw fixation for the treatment of severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) of the L5-S1 vertebra in skeletally mature patients receiving fusion by autogenous bone graft having implants attached to the lumbar and sacral spine (L3 to sacrum) with removal of the implants after the attainment of a solid fusion.

The ISOLA, MOSS MIAMI, TiMX, CrossOver Cross Connectors, E-Z Link Cross Connectors, and MONARCH Spine Systems are also a hook and sacral/iliac screw fixation system of the indicated for degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (fracture and/or dislocation), spinal stenosis, deformities (scoliosis, lordosis and/or kyphosis), tumor, and previous failed fusion (pseudarthrosis).

The ISOLA, VSP, CrossOver Cross Connectors, E-Z Link Cross Connectors, and MONARCH Spine Systems when used with pedicle screws are indicated for degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies). Levels of fixation are for the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine.

The ISOLA and MOSS MIAMI Spine Systems when used as anterior thoracic/lumbar screw fixation systems, are indicated for degenerative disc disease (defined as discogenic back pain with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, trauma (fracture and/or dislocation), spinal stenosis, deformities (scoliosis, lordosis and/or kyphosis), tumor, and previous failed fusion (pseudarthrosis).

The MONARCH Spine System Dual Rod Connectors can be used to connect MONARCH Spine System Rods to rods of other DePuy Spine 4.75mm, 5.5mm, and 6.35mm diameter rod systems.

The EXPEDIUM SFX Cross Connector System is designed to transversely connect two rods used in posterior spinal instrumentation constructs. The EXPEDIUM SFX Cross Connector System devices are intended for use with components of the commercially available EXPEDIUM, VIPER, VSP, ISOLA, MONARCH, MOSS MIAMI, and TiMX Spine Systems. Please refer to the labeling of the aforementioned spinal systems indications for use.

The EXPEDIUM Spine System, EXPEDIUM VERSE Spine System, VIPER 2 System, VIPER SAI, and VIPER PRIME is intended to provide immobilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of acute and chronic instabilities of the thoracic. Iumbar and sacral spine.

The EXPEDIUM Spine System, EXPEDIUM VERSE Spine System, VIPER 2 System, VIPER SAI, and VIPER PRIME is intended for noncervical pedicle fixation 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, kyphosis, and/or lordosis); tumor, pseudoarthrosis; and failed previous fusion in skeletally mature patients.

When used in a posterior percutaneous approach with MIS instrumentation, the EXPEDIUM Spine System, EXPEDIUM VERSE Spine System, VIPER System, VIPER 2 System, VIPER PRIME is intended for noncervical pedicle fixation and nonpedicle fixation 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); trauma (i.e., fracture or dislocation); spinal stenosis; curvatures (i.e., scoliosis, and/or lordosis); tumor, pseudoarthrosis; and failed previous fusion in skeletally mature patients.

When used for posterior non-cervical pedicle screw fixation in pediatric patients, the EXPEDIUM Spine System, EXPEDIUM VERSE Spine System, VIPER 2 System metallic implants are indicated as an adjunct to fusion to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The EXPEDIUM Spine System, EXPEDIUM VERSE Spine System, VIPER System, VIPER 2 System, and VIPER PRIME are intended to be used with autograft and/or allograft. Pediatric pedicle screw fixation is limited to a posterior approach.

The EXPEDIUM Growing System is indicated for patients with potential for additional spinal growth under 10 years of age who require surgical treatment to obtain and maintain correction of severe, progressive, life-threatening, early-onset spinal deformities associated with thoracic insufficiency, including early-onset scoliosis. The EXPEDIUM Growing System may be used with any cleared traditional 4.5 and 5.5 EXPEDIUM Spine Systems. The EXPEDIUM Growing Spine System is not intended to be used with 4.0mm diameter screws.

When used in conjunction with CONFIDENCE High Viscosity Spinal Cement, the VIPER and EXPEDIUM Fenestrated Screw Systems are intended to restore the integrity of the spinal column even in the absence of fusion for a limited time period in patients with advanced stage tumors involving the thoracic and lumbar spine in whom life expectancy is of insufficient duration to permit achievement of fusion. The VIPER and EXPEDIUM Fenestrated Screw Systems augmented with the CONFIDENCE High Viscosity Spinal Cement are for use at spinal levels where the structural integrity of the spine is not severely compromised.

The Cross over and E-Z Link Cross Connectors are designed to transversely connect two rods used in spinal instrumentation constructs. The connector minimizes torsional forces on the construct, thus reducing the micromotion and the probability of the construct shifting after placement. The CrossOver and E-Z Link Cross Connectors are indicated as part of the ISOLA Spinal System.

The DePuy PULSE Thoracolumbar Screw System consists of a variety of rods, pedicle screws, connectors, setscrews and other connection components used to build a spinal construct. The DePuy PULSE Thoracolumbar Screw System is offered in titanium material in sizes ranging from 4.35mm to 12.0mm in shank diameter and 20mm to 130mm in length. Screw shanks with 7.0mm and smaller are assembled from the top of the outer head, while screws with 7.5mm and larger are assembled from the bottom using a flex ball. The implant components can be rigidly locked into a variety of configurations, with each construct being made for the individual case.

The EXPEDIUM, VIPER and VIPER PRIME screws with fenestrations are designed with a cortical fix screw shank that is fully cannulated with lateral fenestrations at the distal end and may be used in conjunction with, or without the CONFIDENCE High Viscosity Spinal Cement. The cannulation and fenestrations allow for the injection of bone cement through the screws into the vertebral body in patients with severe osteoporosis or pathological fractures due to osteoporosis and tumor in the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine.

The EXPEDIUM SFX Cross Connector System is designed to transversely connect two rods used in constructs comprising spinal instrumentation components. It features an advanced top-loading design and unique snap-fit feature that simplify initial placement and tightening procedures which helps avoid impingement of surrounding anatomy. The EXPEDIUM SFX Cross Connector system incorporates a broad range of implant options in both and adjustable configurations for an optimal balance between dural clearance and implant profile.

The EXPEDIUM VERSE Spine System is designed to provide intraoperative polyaxial to monoaxial conversion. It facilitates easier rod capture and provides a powerful and precise reduction mechanism. EXPEDIUM VERSE is a reduced profile thoracolumbar implant for use for with wide range of patient statures. EXPEDIUM VERSE is a selfcontained, efficient, and intuitive instrument system that is compatible with EXPEDIUM 5.5 rods, hooks and mono screws to enhance versatility.

The ISOLA Spine System is a pedicle screw system intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of the following acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine. The ISOLA Spine System consists of connectors, open and closed iliac screws, iliac bolts, and angled closed iliac screws. These components have been designed to allow for rigid fixation of the sacral and pelvic regions of the spine.

The MONARCH Spine System is both a rod-based and plate-based system designed to interface with various spinal anatomies. The plate-based system consists of pedicle screws, spine plates, transverse connectors. J-hooks, washers, nuts and set screws. The rod-based system consists of spinal rods, pedicle screws, set screws, various slotted connectors, and transverse connectors.

The TiMX Low Back System is a construct that consists of pedicle and sacral screws, spine plates, nuts, washers, and transverse connectors. The TiMX Low Back System is intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of chronic instabilities and deformities of the thoracic, lumber, and sacral spine.

The MOSS MIAMI Spine System is a closure mechanism which secures the rod to the screw in one single, simple step. The unique square threads balance the forces vertically, creating a secure assembly. It consists of anatomic hooks, monoaxial screws, polyaxial screws and a dual closure mechanism.

The VIPER PRIME System is novel technique for percutaneous pedicle screw placement and posterior stabilization. This innovative technique eliminates the need for guidewires, Jamshidi needles and pedicle preparation instruments; utilizing a stylet that is fully controlled by the screwdriver. The VIPER PRIME System enables surgeons to target pedicles and insert the screw, without the need for instrument exchanges or reconfirmation of their trajectory.

The VIPER Sacral-Alar-Iliac Screw is an implant designed for sacropelvic fixation. The VIPER SAI Screw is optimized for Sacral-Alar-Iliac placement vis-à-vis a favored angle polyaxial head, smooth shank and robust drive feature. The in-line nature of this anchor allows not only stabilization but also correction of pelvic sagittal or coronal deformities.

The EXPEDIUM Spine System, VIPER System, and VIPER 2 System are metallic implants intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments. They can be used for skeletally mature patients as an adjunct to fusion in the treatment of acute and chronic instabilities or deformities of the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral spine; or for posterior non-cervical pedicle screw fixation in pediatric patients as an adjunct to fusion to treat adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. The EXPEDIUM and VIPER/VIPER2 systems are intended to be used with autograft and/or allograft. Pediatric pedicle screw fixation is limited to a posterior approach.

The EXPEDIUM Spine System consist of longitudinal rods, monoaxial screws, polyaxial screws, uni-planar screws, reduction screws, cable/wire screws, bolts, slotted connectors, wires, hooks, reduction hooks, transverse connectors, SFX Cross Connector System, dual rod connectors, sacral extenders, lateral connectors, and washers. The VIPER and VIPER 2 Systems consist of cannulated polyaxial screws, monoaxial screws, uni-planar screws, reduction screws, and rods used in a percutaneous approach.

The VSP Spine System is indicated for degenerative spondylolisthesis, in skeletally mature patients, with objective evidence of neurologic impairment, fracture, dislocation, scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal tumor, and failed previous fusion. Levels of fixation are for the thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine. The VSP Spine System is also indicated for pedicle screw fixation for severe spondylolisthesis (Grades 3 and 4) at L5-S1, in skeletally mature patients, when autogenous bone graft is used, when affixed to the posterior lumbosacral spine, and intended to be removed after solid fusion us attained. Levels of fixation are from L3-S1.

This is a 510(k) premarket notification for a medical device, which seeks to demonstrate substantial equivalence to previously cleared devices. Therefore, the information provided focuses on comparative data rather than a standalone clinical study with acceptance criteria in the same manner as a de novo or PMA submission might require.

However, based on the provided text, we can infer some "acceptance criteria" related to magnetic resonance compatibility and how the study "proves" the device meets them.

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

Explanation: The "acceptance criteria" here are indirectly established by the selection of specific ASTM standards for magnetic resonance compatibility. The study "proves" the device meets these criteria by performing tests according to these standards and reporting that the "results demonstrated compatibility conditions." While the exact quantitative thresholds are not provided in this summary, the FDA's clearance implies that the performance met the requirements set by these recognized standards for MR safety.

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

• Sample Size for Test Set: Not specified. The document states that "non-clinical testing was conducted in alignment with the following standards." This usually means a set of representative devices or components are tested, but the specific number is not provided in this summary.
• Data Provenance: The nature of the tests (magnetic resonance compatibility) indicates laboratory testing of the devices themselves, rather than human subject data. Therefore, "country of origin of the data" and "retrospective or prospective" do not directly apply in the traditional sense of clinical studies. The tests were performed to demonstrate that the device materials and design are safe within an MR environment.

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

This submission is for device clearance based on non-clinical (laboratory) testing for MR compatibility. Therefore, there were no experts used to establish ground truth for a test set in the clinical sense. The "ground truth" is governed by the objective measurements defined by the ASTM standards for MR compatibility.

4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set

Not applicable. As this is non-clinical laboratory testing, there is no adjudication method involving human interpretation or consensus. The data points are quantitative measurements against predefined ASTM standard limits.

5. If a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study was done

No. An MRMC comparative effectiveness study was not done. This type of study is relevant for assessing the impact of AI on diagnostic performance with human readers, which is not the purpose of this submission. This submission is for the clearance of physical medical devices (spinal systems) and their magnetic resonance compatibility labeling.

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

No. A standalone algorithm-only performance study was not done. This submission concerns physical medical devices and their MR compatibility, not an algorithm.

7. The Type of Ground Truth Used

The "ground truth" for the non-clinical tests was defined by the specifications and limits within the cited ASTM standards (ASTM F2213, ASTM F2052, ASTM F2119, ASTM F2182) for magnetic resonance compatibility. These standards outline methodologies and acceptable thresholds for torque, displacement force, image artifacts, and heating.

8. The Sample Size for the Training Set

Not applicable. There is no "training set" in the context of this 510(k) submission, as it relates to physical device testing for MR compatibility, not machine learning or AI algorithm development.

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

Not applicable. As there is no training set, there is no ground truth to establish for it.

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