ANKYLOS
Device Facts
| Record ID | K012681 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | ANKYLOS |
| Applicant | Dentsply Ceramco |
| Product Code | DZE · Dental |
| Decision Date | Aug 22, 2003 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 872.3640 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Indications for Use
An endosseous dental implant is indicated for surgical placement in the upper or lower jaw arches, to provide a root form means for single or multiple unit prosthetic appliance attachment to restore a patient's chewing function. Implants can be placed with a conventional 2 stage surgical process with an option for transmucosal healing or they can be placed in a single stage surgical process for immediate loading. Immediate loading is restricted to the anterior mandible, based on 4 interforaminal placed implants, and not indicated for single, unsplinted implants. Patient must be subject for dental treatment with endosseous implants.
Device Story
Ankylos dental implant system; endosseous root-form device; used for prosthetic attachment to restore chewing function. Implant consists of uncoated pure titanium (grade 2, ISO 5832/II); features threaded rough-surface body and polished cervical margin. Supplied sterile in double glass container with pre-mounted cover screw. Surgical placement performed by dental professionals in clinical setting; supports conventional 2-stage process or single-stage immediate loading (anterior mandible only, 4-implant minimum). Device provides stable foundation for prosthetic appliances; benefits patients by restoring masticatory function.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence based on design, material, and intended use similarities to legally marketed predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Uncoated pure titanium (grade 2 per ISO 5832/II). Design: Threaded rough-surface body, polished cervical margin. Form factor: Endosseous root-form implant. Sterilization: Sterile packaging. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring dental restoration via endosseous implants in upper or lower jaw arches. Supports single or multiple unit prosthetic attachments. Immediate loading restricted to anterior mandible using 4 interforaminal implants; not for single, unsplinted implants.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An endosseous dental implant is a prescription device made of a material such as titanium or titanium alloy that is intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore a patient's chewing function.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls). The device is classified as class II if it is a root-form endosseous dental implant. The root-form endosseous dental implant is characterized by four geometrically distinct types: Basket, screw, solid cylinder, and hollow cylinder. The guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Root-Form Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments” will serve as the special control. (See § 872.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.)(2) *Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device is classified as class II if it is a blade-form endosseous dental implant. The special controls for this device are:(i) The design characteristics of the device must ensure that the geometry and material composition are consistent with the intended use; (ii) Mechanical performance (fatigue) testing under simulated physiological conditions to demonstrate maximum load (endurance limit) when the device is subjected to compressive and shear loads; (iii) Corrosion testing under simulated physiological conditions to demonstrate corrosion potential of each metal or alloy, couple potential for an assembled dissimilar metal implant system, and corrosion rate for an assembled dissimilar metal implant system; (iv) The device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible; (v) Sterility testing must demonstrate the sterility of the device; (vi) Performance testing to evaluate the compatibility of the device in a magnetic resonance (MR) environment; (vii) Labeling must include a clear description of the technological features, how the device should be used in patients, detailed surgical protocol and restoration procedures, relevant precautions and warnings based on the clinical use of the device, and qualifications and training requirements for device users including technicians and clinicians; (viii) Patient labeling must contain a description of how the device works, how the device is placed, how the patient needs to care for the implant, possible adverse events and how to report any complications; and (ix) Documented clinical experience must demonstrate safe and effective use and capture any adverse events observed during clinical use.