NOBELDIRECT 3.0-IMMEDIATE LOAD, 3.0 X 13 MM AND 3.0 X 15 MM
Device Facts
| Record ID | K070857 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | NOBELDIRECT 3.0-IMMEDIATE LOAD, 3.0 X 13 MM AND 3.0 X 15 MM |
| Applicant | Nobel Biocare AB |
| Product Code | DZE · Dental |
| Decision Date | Dec 28, 2007 |
| 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. The NobelDirect 3.0 Implants may be put into immediate function provided that stability requirements detailed in the manual are satisfied. Mandible central and lateral incisors must be splinted if using two or more 3.0mm implants adjacent to one another.
Device Story
Threaded one-piece root form endosseous dental implant with integrated abutment; 3.0mm diameter; 13mm and 15mm lengths. Designed for one-stage surgical procedures to support prosthetic teeth. Used by dental clinicians in clinical settings to restore chewing function in partially edentulous patients. Implant provides structural foundation for artificial teeth; immediate loading permitted contingent upon specific stability criteria. Mandibular splinting required for adjacent implants to ensure stability.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence based on design, material, and intended use similarities to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
One-piece root form endosseous dental implant; integrated abutment; 3.0mm diameter; 13mm and 15mm lengths. Material and manufacturing specifications are consistent with the predicate NobelDirect system.
Indications for Use
Indicated for partially edentulous patients requiring treatment for missing maxillary lateral incisors or mandibular central and lateral incisors. Supports prosthetic devices to restore chewing function. Allows immediate function if stability requirements are met; mandibular central/lateral incisors require splinting if multiple 3.0mm implants are adjacent.
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
- NobelDirect (K031345)