VERICORE ABUTMENT IN TITANIUM FOR IMPLANT SYSTEMS

K092857 · Whip-Mix Corp. · NHA · Mar 4, 2010 · Dental

Device Facts

• Record ID: K092857
• Device Name: VERICORE ABUTMENT IN TITANIUM FOR IMPLANT SYSTEMS
• Applicant: Whip-Mix Corp.
• Product Code: NHA · Dental
• Decision Date: Mar 4, 2010
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 872.3630
• Device Class: Class 2

Intended Use

The Vericore Abutment is intended for use as an accessory to an endosseous implant to support a prosthetic device in a partially or completely endentulous patient. It is intended for use to support single and multiple tooth prosthesis, in the mandible or maxilla. The prosthesis can be cement retained to the abutment. The abutment screw is intended to secure the abutment to the endosseous implant. The abutment is placed over the implant and is mounted on to the implant with an abutment screw. This device is compatible with the following manufacturers' implant systems: Nobel Biocare, Southern Hexed, 3i, 3i Certain, Zimmer, Endopore, Nobel Replace, Southern Trilobe, Astra and Straumann. This device may be used in an early load situation, but is dependent on the specific implant system and protocol used by the dental professional. Angled abutments and narrow diameter implants are intended for the anterior region of the mouth and are not intended for the posterior region due to limited strength of the implant.

Device Story

Vericore Custom Abutment in Titanium serves as interface between endosseous dental implants and prosthetic restorations. Device consists of titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) abutment and screw; placed over implant; secured via screw. Used by dental professionals in clinical settings to support cement-retained single or multiple tooth prostheses. Compatibility spans multiple implant systems (NobelBiocare, Zimmer, 3i, Straumann, etc.). Provides structural support for prosthetic devices; enables early loading depending on specific implant protocol. Angled abutments and narrow diameter variants restricted to anterior region due to strength limitations.

Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. Fatigue testing conducted per ISO 14801 for worst-case connection platforms; results demonstrated substantial equivalence in fatigue failure load and mode compared to predicate devices. Dimensional analysis performed on implant/abutment interfaces.

Technological Characteristics

Material: Titanium grade Ti-6Al-4V. Interface: Custom abutment for various implant systems. Energy source: None (mechanical). Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Not specified. Software: None.

Indications for Use

Indicated for partially or completely edentulous patients requiring single or multiple tooth prosthetic support in the mandible or maxilla. Angled abutments and narrow diameter implants are restricted to the anterior region.

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

• Vericore Abutments in Zirconia (K090976)
• Vericore Abutments in Zirconia (K082299)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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K09285-7

#### VII. Section 10 - 510(K) Summary

This summary of 510(K) substantial equivalence information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92

#### 1. Applicant's Name and Address

Whip Mix Corporation, Lab Services Division 361 Farmington Ave. Louisville, Kentucky 40217 Telephone Number: 502-634-1451 Fax Number: 502-634-4512 Contact Person: Frederick T. Kapp Quality Manager

#### 2. Name of Device

Trade Name: Vericore Custom Abutment in Titanium - for Implant Systems: NobelBiocare, Southern Hexed, Zimmer, 3i, 3i Certain, Straumann, Nobel Replace, Southern Trilobe, Astra, and Endospore. Common Name: Endosseous dental implant abutment Classification Name: Endosseous dental implant abutment 21 CFR 872.360 Product code: NHA

- 3. Legally Marketed Device to which Equivalence is claimed(Predicate Device) Vericore Abutments in Zirconia (K090976 and K082299)
#### 4. Description of Device

The Devices covered in this submission are abutments which are placed on the dental implant to provide support for a prosthetic restoration.

Vericore Abutments are made from Titanium grade Ti-6Al-4V. The abutment screws and are made from Titanium grade Ti-6A1-4V. The abutment is made to be placed over the implant and is mounted on to the implant with an abutment screw. The abutments are compatible with the following implant systems: Zimmer - Narrow, Regular, Wide Nobel Biocare - Narrow, Regular, Wide 3i - Regular Hexed 3i Certain - Narrow, Regular, Wide Southern Hexed - Narrow, Regular, Wide Endopore -- Narrow, Regular and 5mm Nobel Replace- Narrow, Regular, Wide and 6mm Southern Trilock - Narrow, Regular and Wide Astra - Narrow and Regular Straumann - Narrow, Regular and Wide

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## 5. Indications for Use

The Vericore Abutment is intended for use as an accessory to an endosseous implant to support a prosthetic device in a partially or completely endentulous patient. It is intended for use to support single and multiple tooth prosthesis, in the mandible or maxilla. The prosthesis can be cement retained to the abutment. The abutment screw is intended to secure the abutment to the endosseous implant.

The abutment is placed over the implant and is mounted on to the implant with an abutment screw.

This device is compatible with the following manufacturers' implant systems: Nobel Biocare, Southern Hexed, 3i, 3i Certain, Zimmer, Endopore, Nobel Replace, Southern Trilobe, Astra and Straumann.

This device may be used in an early load situation, but is dependent on the specific implant system and protocol used by the dental professional.

Angled abutments and narrow diameter implants are intended for the anterior region of the mouth and are not intended for the posterior region due to limited strength of the implant.

## List a

Zimmer - Narrow, Regular, Wide Nobel Biocare - Narrow, Regular, Wide 3i -- Regular Hexed 3i Certain - Narrow, Regular, Wide Southern Hexed - Narrow, Regular, Wide Endopore - Narrow, Regular and 5mm Nobel Replace- Narrow, Regular, Wide and 6mm Southern Trilock - Narrow, Regular and Wide Astra -- Narrow and Regular Straumann - Narrow, Regular and Wide

## 6. Non-clinical Testing Data

#### Fatigue Testing

Fatigue testing was conducted according to ISO 14801 Dentistry - Implants -Dynamic fatigue test for endosseous dental implants with the worst case scenario for each connection platform style for the Vericore Custom Abutment in Titanium and an angled abutment. The resulting information demonstrated a substantial equivalence of both the fatigue failure load and fatigue failure mode to predicate devices.

#### Dimensional Analysis

Dimensional analysis was conducted on the implant and abutment interfaces in order to determine the dimensions for the Vericore Custom Abutments in Titanium.

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## 7. Basis for Substantial Equivalence

Vericore abutments are substantially equivalent to Vericore Zirconia Abutments for (K090976). Both devices are abutments made for the implant systems named above. The interface designs are the same, the same dimensional analysis was done and the fatigue testing showed substantial equivalence. The indications for use for the 2 Vericore systems is the same. The submitted abutments of Titanium are substantially equivalent to the abutments made in Zirconia.

Date the Summary Was Prepared: March 2, 2010

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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

# MAR - 4 2010

Mr. Frederick T. Kapp Quality Manager Whip Mix Corporation Lab Services Division 361 Farmington Avenue Louisville, Kentucky 40217

Re: K092857

Trade/Device Name: Vericore Custom Abutment in Titanium - for Implant Systems: NobelBiocare, Southern Hexed, Zimmer, 3i, 3i Certain, Straumann, Nobel Replace, Southern Trilobe, Astra, and Endospore (see attached list a)

Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630

Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment Regulatory Class: II Product Code: NHA Dated: February 18, 2010 Received: February 19, 2010

Dear Mr. Kapp:

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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your 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 Federal Register.

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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices /ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem /default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.

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Sincerely vours,

Wh for

Anthony D. Watson, B.S., M.S., M.B.A. 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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# Indications for Use

Device Name: Vericore Custom Abutment in Titanium - for Implant Systems: NobelBiocare, Southern Hexed, Zimmer, 3i, 3i Certain, Straumann, Nobel Replace, Southern Trilobe, Astra, and Endospore (see attached list a)

The Vericore Abutment is intended for use as an accessory to an endosseous implant to support a prosthetic device in a partially or completely endentulous patient. It is intended for use to support single and multiple tooth prosthesis, in the mandible or maxilla. The prosthesis can be cement retained to the abutment screw is intended to secure the abutment to the endosseous implant.

The abutment is placed over the implant and is mounted on to the implant with an abutment screw.

This device is compatible with the following manufacturers' implant systems: Nobel Biocare, Southern Hexed, 3i, 3i Certain, Zimmer, Endopore, Nobel Replace, Southern Trilobe, Astra and Straumann.

This device may be used in an early load situation, but is dependent on the specific implant system and protocol used by the dental professional.

Angled abutments and narrow diameter implants are intended for the anterior region of the mouth and are not intended for the posterior region due to limited strength of the implant

List a

Zimmer - Narrow, Regular, Wide Nobel Biocare - Narrow, Regular, Wide 3i - Regular Hexed 3i Certain - Narrow, Regular, Wide Southern Hexed - Narrow, Regular, Wide Endopore - Narrow. Regular and 5mm Nobel Replace- Narrow, Regular, Wide and 6mm Southern Trilock - Narrow, Regular and Wide Astra - Narrow and Regular Straumann - Narrow, Regular and Wide

Prescription Use AND/OR Over-The-Counter Use × (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF As Betz Sons NEEDED)

BsBetz, DDS for Dr. K.P. Mulez
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Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital Infection Control, Dental Devices

510(k) Number: K092857