GROOVY IMPLANTS
Device Facts
| Record ID | K050258 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | GROOVY IMPLANTS |
| Applicant | Nobel Biocare AB |
| Product Code | DZE · Dental |
| Decision Date | Apr 19, 2005 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 872.3640 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Indications for Use
Nobel Biocare's Groovy Implants are root-form endosseous implants intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as an artificial tooth, in order to restore patient esthetics and chewing function. Nobel Biocare's Groovy lmplants are indicated for single or multiple unit restorations in splinted applications. Nobel Biocare Groovy Implants may be placed immediately and put into immediate function providing that the initial stability requirements detailed in the surgical manuals are satisfied. Groovy implants are indicated for use in soft bone in posterior regions or whenever immediate or early loading is applied. The Groovy implants incorporate a groove on the implant thread and are preferred over models without the groove in these soft bone indications because bone forms more rapidly in the groove than on other parts of the implant resulting in increased stability when compared to nongrooved implants.
Device Story
Root-form dental implants; surgically placed in upper/lower jaw bone to support prosthetic teeth. Features threaded design with integrated groove to accelerate bone formation and mechanical interlock; enhances stability in soft bone or immediate loading scenarios. Machined from titanium with thin titanium oxide surface layer (TiUnite). Used by dental surgeons in clinical settings. Provides foundation for prosthetic restoration; restores esthetics and chewing function.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence based on design, material, and intended use similarities to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Root-form dental implants; material: titanium; surface treatment: titanium oxide layer (TiUnite); design: threaded with integrated groove; available in straight or tapered configurations; sterilization: not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for partially or fully edentulous patients requiring single or multiple unit restorations in upper or lower jaw arches. Suitable for soft bone in posterior regions and immediate or early loading applications, provided initial stability requirements are met.
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
- Nobel Biocare Endosseous Implants (K041661)