SIMPLICLEAR RECTANGULAR ORTHODONTIC WIRE

K110796 · Biomers Products, LLC · DYW · Mar 31, 2011 · Dental

Device Facts

• Record ID: K110796
• Device Name: SIMPLICLEAR RECTANGULAR ORTHODONTIC WIRE
• Applicant: Biomers Products, LLC
• Product Code: DYW · Dental
• Decision Date: Mar 31, 2011
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 872.5470
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic, 3rd-Party Reviewed

Indications for Use

The SimpliClear Rectangular Orthodontic Wire is indicated for use as an orthodontic archwire to provide force to the teeth to effect movement in orthodontic treatment.

Device Story

SimpliClear Rectangular Orthodontic Wire is a translucent archwire used in orthodontic treatment to apply force to teeth for alignment. The device consists of glass fiber reinforcement embedded in a polymer composite resin matrix, finished with a USP Class VI polycrystalline and amorphous linear polymer coating for abrasion resistance. It is intended for use by dental professionals in a clinical setting. The wire functions mechanically by exerting force on teeth to effect movement. Its performance characteristics, including elastic modulus, tensile strength, flexural strength, and flexural modulus, are comparable to traditional metal orthodontic wires (NiTi, beta-Ti, stainless steel), allowing it to serve as a functional, aesthetic alternative for orthodontic archwire applications.

Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. Performance was evaluated through mechanical testing including elastic modulus, tensile strength, flexural strength, and flexural modulus per ASTM D3916-02 and ASTM D790-03 standards. Biocompatibility meets ISO 10993 requirements.

Technological Characteristics

Translucent archwire composed of glass fibers, polymer composite resin, and USP Class VI polycrystalline/amorphous linear polymer coating. Mechanical properties tested per ASTM D3916-02 and ASTM D790-03. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993.

Indications for Use

Indicated for patients undergoing orthodontic treatment requiring an archwire to provide force for tooth movement.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

An orthodontic plastic bracket is a plastic device intended to be bonded to a tooth to apply pressure to a tooth from a flexible orthodontic wire to alter its position.

Predicate Devices

• BioMers Translucent Orthodontic Wire (K081143)

Reference Devices

• Ormco Nickel Titanium (NiTi) Rectangular Orthodontic Wire
• Ormco beta-Titanium (beta-Ti) Rectangular Orthodontic Wire
• Ormco Stainless Steel (SS) Rectangular Orthodontic Wire

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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### 510(k) Summary (per 21 CFR 807.92)

MAR 3 1 2001

### I. Applicant BioMers Products, LLC 18912 North Creek Parkway, Suite 210 Bothell, WA 98011, USA

George Aliphtiras, Vice President of Business Contact Person: Development Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: george(@biomersbraces.com

6 January 2011 Date Prepared:

#### II. Device Name

| Proprietary Name: | SimpliClear Rectangular Orthodontic Wire |
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| Common/ Usual Name: | Orthodontic wire |
| Classification Name: | Orthodontic plastic bracket |
| Regulation Number: | 872.5470 |
| Product Codes: | DYW, DZC |
| Classification: | II |
| Classification Panel: | Dental |

#### III. Intended Use of the Device

The SimpliClear Rectangular Orthodontic Wire is indicated for use as an orthodontic archwire to provide force to the teeth to effect movement in orthodontic treatment.

#### IV. Description of the Device

The SimpliClear Rectangular Orthodontic Wire is a translucent archwire comprised of glass fibers, a polymer composite resin, and a polymer coating. The embedded glass fibers function as the reinforcement, providing the necessary force to straighten teeth. The translucent polymer composite resin serves as the matrix, binding together the individual glass fibers. The outer coating, made of a USP Class VI polycrystalline and amorphous linear polymer, increases the abrasion resistance properties of the wire.

#### Comparison to Predicate Device(s) V.

The SimpliClear Rectangular Orthodontic Wire is substantially equivalent in terms of composition to the BioMers Translucent Orthodontic Wire, and substantially equivalent in terms of mechanical properties to the Ormco Nickel Titanium, beta-Titanium and stainless steel rectangular wires. The

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# BioMers

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BioMers Translucent Orthodontic Wire was cleared by the FDA on May 2, 2008 under 510(k) K081143. The Ormco wires are exempt from 510(k) filings. .

| | BioMers Products LLC | BioMers Products LLC | Ormco Corp. |
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| Product Name | SimpliClear Rectangular<br>Orthodontic Wire | BioMers Translucent<br>Orthodontic Wire | Nickel Titanium (NiTi),<br>beta-Titanium (beta-Ti)<br>and Stainless Steel (SS)<br>Rectangular Orthodontic<br>Wire |
| 510(k) Number | Not assigned | K081143 | Exempt |
| Intended Use | An orthodontic archwire<br>used to provide force to<br>the teeth to effect<br>movement in orthodontic<br>treatment. | An orthodontic arch wire<br>used to provide force to the<br>teeth to effect movement in<br>the early (leveling and<br>aligning) stage of<br>orthodontic treatment. | Orthodontic arch wire |
| Material<br>Composition | Glass fibers with a<br>polymer composite resin,<br>and a polymer coating<br>(same as K081143) | Glass fibers with a polymer<br>composite resin, and a<br>polymer coating | Nickel Titanium, beta-<br>Titanium and Stainless<br>Steel |
| Biocompatibility | Meets the applicable<br>requirements of ISO10993 | Meets the applicable<br>requirements of ISO10993 | Meets the applicable<br>requirements of ISO10993 |
| Performance Testing<br>Elastic Modulus<br>A measurement of an<br>object or substance's<br>tendency to be<br>deformed elastically<br>(i.e., non-permanently)<br>when a force is applied<br>to it. The elastic<br>modulus of an object is<br>defined as the slope of<br>its stress-strain curve in<br>the elastic deformation<br>region. Tested per<br>ASTM D3916-02. | At similar wire dimensions, the elastic modulus of the SimpliClear Rectangular<br>Orthodontic Wire is greater than the range established by the Ormco Rectangular<br>Orthodontic Wire made of NiTi and beta-Ti and that of the BioMers Translucent<br>Orthodontic Wire. However, as the Elastic Modulus refers to a material's ability to<br>undergo elastic deformation, in other words the ability of the archwire to deform under<br>an applied load and recover to its original state when the load is removed, the higher:<br>values from the SimpliClear Rectangular Orthodontic Wire do not raise safety or<br>effectiveness issues as compared to the predicate devices. | | |
| Tensile Strength<br>The maximum stress<br>that a material can<br>withstand while being<br>stretched or pulled.<br>Tested per ASTM<br>D3916-02. | At similar wire dimensions, the tensile strength of the SimpliClear Rectangular<br>Orthodontic Wire is within the range established by the Ormco Rectangular Orthodontic<br>Wire made of NiTi and beta-Ti and that of the BioMers Translucent Orthodontic Wire. | | |
| Flexural Strength<br>Defined as a material's<br>ability to resist<br>deformation under<br>load. Tested per ASTM<br>D790-03. | At similar wire dimensions, the flexural strength of the SimpliClear Rectangular<br>Orthodontic Wire is within the range established by the Ormco Rectangular Orthodontic<br>Wire made of NiTi and beta-Ti. | | |
| | BioMers Products LLC | BioMers Products LLC | Ormco Corp. |
| Product Name | SimpliClear Rectangular<br>Orthodontic Wire | BioMers Translucent<br>Orthodontic Wire | Nickel Titanium (NiTi),<br>beta-Titanium (beta-Ti)<br>and Stainless Steel (SS)<br>Rectangular Orthodontic<br>Wire |
| Flexural Modulus<br>The ratio of stress to<br>strain in flexural<br>deformation, or the<br>tendency for a material<br>to bend. Tested per<br>ASTM D790-03 | At similar wire dimensions, the flexural modulus of the SimpliClear Rectangular<br>Orthodontic Wire is within the range established by the Ormco Rectangular Orthodontic<br>Wire made of NiTi and beta-Ti. | | |

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#### VI. Conclusion

There are no known substantial differences in terms of composition and mechanical properties between the SimpliClear Rectangular Orthodontic Wire defined in this 510(k) submission and the BioMers Translucent Orthodontic Wire, and the Ormco Rectangular Wire composed of Nickel Titanium, beta-Titanium, and stainless steel, respectively. The intended uses are comparable and any differences in technological characteristics do not raise issues of safety and effectiveness. Therefore, the SimpliClear Rectangular Orthodontic Wire is substantially equivalent to BioMers Translucent Orthodontic Wire and the Ormoo Rectangular Wire.

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

Biomers Products, LLC C/O Mr. William Sammons Responsible Third Party Official Intertek Testing Services 2307 East Aurora Road, Unit B7 Twinsburg, Ohio 44087

MAR 3 1 201

Re: K110796

Trade/Device Name: SimpliClear Rectangular Orthodontic Wire Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.5470 Regulation Name: Orthodontic Plastic Bracket Regulatory Class: II Product Code: DYW, DZC Dated: March 16, 2011 Received: March 22, 2011

Dear Mr. Sammons:

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 (OS) 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.

You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.

Sincerely yours.

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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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### 4. Indication for Use Statement

510(k) Number (if known): 长\\ ○ ヲタレ

Device Name:

SimpliClear Rectangular Orthodontic Wire

Indications for Use:

An orthodontic archwire used to provide force to the teeth to effect movement in orthodontic treatment.

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

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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| 510(k) Number: | K110796 |