PROCERA BRIDGE ZIRCONIA

K053125 · Nobel Biocare AB · NHA · Feb 22, 2006 · Dental

Device Facts

• Record ID: K053125
• Device Name: PROCERA BRIDGE ZIRCONIA
• Applicant: Nobel Biocare AB
• Product Code: NHA · Dental
• Decision Date: Feb 22, 2006
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 872.3630
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

Nobel Biocare's Procera® Bridge Zirconia is indicated for use as the core structure of an artificial prosthesis for partially edentulous patients in the need of prosthetic oral reconstruction in order to restore chewing function. The Procera® Bridge Zirconia may consist of two to eights units and is cemented to natural or artificial tooth abutments.

Device Story

Procera® Bridge Zirconia is a prefabricated dental prosthesis core structure; precision-milled from a single solid piece of densely sintered Zirconia. Used in clinical dental settings by dentists/prosthodontists to restore chewing function in partially edentulous patients. The device serves as a structural framework for artificial prostheses; cemented or bonded to natural or artificial tooth abutments. Benefits include restoration of oral function and structural support for dental reconstructions.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence is based on technological characteristics and material properties.

Technological Characteristics

Material: Densely sintered Zirconia. Manufacturing: Precision-milled from a single solid piece. Form factor: Prefabricated bridge core structure (2-8 units). Energy source: None (mechanical device).

Indications for Use

Indicated for partially edentulous patients requiring prosthetic oral reconstruction to restore chewing function. Used as a core structure for artificial prostheses (2-8 units) cemented to natural or artificial tooth abutments.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly connected to the endosseous dental implant and is intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation.

Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls). 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.)

Predicate Devices

• Procera® Bridge Zirconia (K041283)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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## 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness 1.4

| Submitted by: | Phuong Nguyen Son<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
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| Address: | Nobel Biocare USA LLC<br>22715 Savi Ranch Parkway<br>Yorba Linda, CA 92887 |
| Telephone: | [phone], ext. 7830 |
| Facsimile: | [phone] |
| Date of Submission: | November 4, 2005 |
| Classification Name: | Porcelain Tooth (21 CFR 872.3920) |
| Trade or Proprietary<br>or Model Name: | Procera® Bridge Zirconia |
| Legally Marketed Device(s): | Procera® Bridge Zirconia (K041283) |

## Device Description:

Nobel Biocare's Procera® Bridge Zirconia is a prefabricated device intended for use as the core structure of an artificial prosthesis for placement in the oral cavity in order to restore chewing function. The Procerat Bridge Zirconia is precision milled from one solid piece of densely sintered Zirconia, and can be cemented or bonded to either natural or artificial tooth abutments.

Indications for Use:

Nobel Biocare's Procera® Bridge Zirconia is indicated for use as the core structure of an artificial prosthesis for partially edentulous patients in the need of prosthetic oral reconstruction in order to restore chewing function. The Procera® Bridge Zirconia may consist of two to eights units and is cemented to natural or artificial tooth abutments.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

FEB 2 2 2006

Nobel Biocare AB C/O Ms. Phuong Nguyen Son Noble Biocare USA, LLC 22715 Savi Ranch Parkway Yorba Linda, California 92887

Re: K053125

Trade/Device Name: Procera Bridge Zirconia Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630 Regulation Name: Endosseous dental implant abutment Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NHA Dated: February 10, 2006 Received: February 13, 2006

Dear Ms. Son:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting ( vour device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Eederal Register.

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Sincerely yours,

Chiu Lin, Ph.D.

Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital , Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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K053125 510(k) Number (if known):

Device Name: Procera Bridge Zirconia

Indications For Use:

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× Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)

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