NOBEL BIOCARE ENDOSSEOUS IMPLANTS
Device Facts
| Record ID | K041661 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | NOBEL BIOCARE ENDOSSEOUS IMPLANTS |
| Applicant | Nobel Biocare Uas, Inc. |
| Product Code | DZE · Dental |
| Decision Date | Aug 26, 2004 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 872.3640 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Indications for Use
Nobel Biocare Endosseous Implants are indicated for use as root form endosseous implants in partially or fully edentulous patients for the purpose of restoring chewing function. Implants may be tilted up to 45°. When used with angulations between 30° and 45°, the following applies: - the tilted implants must be splinted - a minium of four implants must be used when supporting a fixed prosthesis in a fully edentulous arch
Device Story
Nobel Biocare Endosseous Implants are threaded, root-form dental implants; machined from titanium; available in straight or tapered geometries. Surface configurations include hydroxyapatite (HA) coating, titanium oxide layer (TiUnite), or uncoated/untreated (Brånemark). Implants are surgically placed in the upper or lower jaw by dental professionals using single or two-stage procedures; immediate loading is permitted for single-stage procedures. Devices support prosthetic artificial teeth to restore chewing function in edentulous patients. Clinical benefit derived from restoring oral function and stability for prosthetic support.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Titanium. Surface: HA coated, titanium oxide layer, or uncoated. Form factor: Threaded, root-form, straight or tapered. Energy source: None (mechanical). Sterilization: Not specified. Connectivity: None. Software: None.
Indications for Use
Indicated for partially or fully edentulous patients requiring root form endosseous implants to restore chewing function. Implants may be placed in upper or lower jaw; tilted up to 45° (requires splinting if 30°-45°).
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 HA Coated Implants (K022424)
- Brånemark System Implants (K022562)
- Replace TiUnite Endosseous Implants (K023113)