NOBEL DIRECT, MODELS 30937, 30938
Device Facts
| Record ID | K031345 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | NOBEL DIRECT, MODELS 30937, 30938 |
| Applicant | Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. |
| Product Code | DZE · Dental |
| Decision Date | Jul 24, 2003 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 872.3640 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Indications for Use
The Nobel Direct 3.0mm implant is indicated for use in the treatment of missing maxillary lateral incisors or the mandibular central and lateral incisors to support prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore chewing function in partially edentulous patients. Mandible central and lateral incisors must be splinted if using two or more 3.0mm implants adjacent to one another.
Device Story
Nobel Direct is an endosseous dental implant system; functions as a one-piece implant/abutment unit placed into bone to support prosthetic teeth. Device is a modification of the predicate Replace One Piece Implant (K023952), adding a 3.0mm diameter option. Used by dental clinicians to restore chewing function in patients with specific missing incisors. 3.0mm diameter implants are restricted to maxillary lateral or mandibular central/lateral incisor positions; available in 13mm and 15mm lengths. Mandibular placement requires splinting if multiple 3.0mm implants are used adjacently. Device provides structural support for dental prosthetics.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence is based on design and material similarity to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Endosseous dental implant; one-piece implant/abutment design. Materials and fundamental design are identical to the predicate device (K023952). Available in 3.0mm diameter with 13mm and 15mm lengths. Intended for surgical placement in maxillary/mandibular bone.
Indications for Use
Indicated for partially edentulous patients requiring replacement of missing maxillary lateral incisors or mandibular central and lateral incisors to support prosthetic artificial teeth.
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
- Replace® One Piece Implant (K023952)