FRIALOC DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEM
Device Facts
| Record ID | K013067 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | FRIALOC DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEM |
| Applicant | Friadent GmbH |
| Product Code | DZE · Dental |
| Decision Date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 872.3640 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Indications for Use
FRIALOC Dental Implants are indicated for single stage implant placement, with a minimum healing phase of three months in good quality bone and four months in spongy bone, for free-standing maxillary and mandibular bridges and barretained overdenture restorations. The bridge must be supported by a minimum of two FRIALOC transgingival threaded implants. In the edentulous maxilla, a minimum of four FRIALOC transgingival threaded implants are placed in a trapezoidal distribution and rigidly splinted together. In the edentulous mandible, a minimum of four FRIALOC transgingival threaded implants are placed between the mental foramina and rigidly splinted together. In this case, bar prosthetic loading is possible immediately after implant placement.
Device Story
FRIALOC Dental Implant System consists of transgingival threaded dental implants (3.5mm and 4.0mm diameters; 10-18mm lengths) with FRIOS Deep Profile Surface; includes surgical/laboratory instruments and prosthetic components. Used by dental professionals in clinical settings for tooth replacement. Implants placed in jawbone to support bridges or overdentures; provides stable foundation for prosthetic loading. Edentulous mandible allows immediate bar-prosthetic loading; other applications require 3-4 month healing phase. Benefits include restoration of dental function and aesthetics for edentulous or partially edentulous patients.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on design, material, and technological comparisons to legally marketed predicate devices (bench testing only).
Technological Characteristics
Transgingival threaded dental implants; 3.5mm and 4.0mm diameters; 10-18mm lengths. Features FRIOS Deep Profile Surface coating. Stepped screw-type design. Materials and coatings are identical to FRIALIT-2 system. Mechanical strength and design equivalent to Branemark Standard system.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring dental restoration via single-stage implant placement for free-standing maxillary/mandibular bridges or bar-retained overdentures. Requires minimum 3-month healing in good bone or 4-month in spongy bone. Edentulous maxilla requires minimum 4 implants in trapezoidal distribution; edentulous mandible requires minimum 4 implants between mental foramina.
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.
Predicate Devices
- Conical Mk II 3.75mm Fixture (K925760)
- Branemark System Implants (K992937)
- FRIALIT-2 Dental Implant With Deep Profile Surface (K945847)
Reference Devices
- Nobel BioCare Branemark Standard Dental Implant System