BIODENTA DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEM- BONE LEVEL D 3.0 TO 6.0 MM
K123512 · Biodenta Swiss AG · DZE · Mar 28, 2013 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K123512
Device Name
BIODENTA DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEM- BONE LEVEL D 3.0 TO 6.0 MM
Applicant
Biodenta Swiss AG
Product Code
DZE · Dental
Decision Date
Mar 28, 2013
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3640
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Biodenta dental implants are intended for surgical placement in mandibles or maxillae to support single or multiple tooth restorations or terminal or intermediate abutment support for fixed or removable bridgework and to retain overdentures.
Device Story
System of endosseous root-form dental implants; includes implants, prosthetic parts, and surgical instruments. Implants surgically placed in mandibles or maxillae to support prosthetic devices (artificial teeth) for partially or fully edentulous patients. Device provides foundation for single/multiple tooth restorations, bridgework, or overdentures. Operates via internal hexagon connection (or narrower version for 3.0 mm diameter). Clinician performs surgical placement. Mechanical stability supports prosthetic function. Benefits include restoration of chewing function and esthetics following natural tooth loss.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Safety and effectiveness supported by non-clinical bench testing, including fatigue testing per FDA guidance for root-form endosseous dental implants and comparative implant surface area analysis.
Indicated for patients requiring single or multiple tooth restorations, fixed or removable bridgework, or overdenture retention in the mandible or maxilla.
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
Biodenta Dental Implant System - Bone Level (K111003)
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Premarket Notification / 510(k) Submission Biodenta Dental Implant System – Bone Level D 3.0 to 6.0 mm 5 - 510(k) Summary
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## 510(k) Summary
| Owner's name | Biodenta Swiss AG |
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| Address: | Tramstrasse 16<br>9442 Berneck<br>Switzerland |
| Phone: | +41 71 747 11 11 |
| Fax number: | + 41 71 747 11 12 |
| Contact person: | Mr. David Eiler, Regulatory Manager |
| Date summary prepared: | February 18, 2013 |
| Trade / proprietary name: | Biodenta Dental Implant System - Bone Level D 3.0 to 6.0<br>mm |
| Common name: | Endosseous dental implant |
| Device classification name: | implant, endosseous, root-form |
| Product code: | DZE |
| Regulation number: | 21 CFR 872.3640 |
| Subsequent Product Code: | NHA (Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous;<br>Regulation #: 21 CFR 872.3630) |
| Legally marketed device to which equivalence is claimed (predicate device): | |
| 1. Company: | Biodenta Swiss AG |
| Device name: | Biodenta Dental Implant System - Bone Level |
| 510(k) number: | K111003 |
| 2. Company: | Nobel Biocare AB |
| Device name: | Nobel Active 3.0 |
| 510(k) number: | K102436 |
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#### Premarket Notification / 510(k) Submission Biodenta Dental Implant System - Bone Level D 3.0 to 6.0 mm 5 - 510(k) Summary
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| 3. Company: | MIS - Implant Technologies Ltd. | Company | Device Name | 10(k) Number | Intended use | Implant Type | Implant to Abut. Connection | Implant Diameter (Length) | Abutment Angle | Implant Material | Abutment Material | Surface Treatment | Sterilization |
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| t · 510(k) number: | K103089 | Biodenta Swiss AG | Biodenta Dental Implant System - Bone Level | K111003 | Biodenta bone level. dental implants are intended for surgical placement in mandibles or maxillae to support single or multiple tooth restorations or terminal or intermediate abutment support for fixed or removable bridgework and to retain overdentures. | Root-form endosseous dental implant Bone Level Implant | Internal Hexagon | D 3.5 mm (L 8 - 14 mm) D 4.1 mm (L 8 - 14 mm) D 4.8 mm (L. 8 - 14 mm) | 0°, 15° | Titanium Grade 4 | Ti alloy (Ti 6AI 4V) | Spark Anodization | Delivered Sterile Gamma Irradiation |
| 4. Company: | Keystone Dental | Nobel Biocare AB | Nobel Active 3.0 | K102436 | The NobelActive 3.0mm implant is indicated for the use in the treatment of missing maxillary lateral incisors of the mandibular central and lateral incisors to support prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore chewing function in partially edentulous patents. The NobelActive 3.0 implants may be put into immediate function provided that stability requirements detailed in the manual are satisfied | Root-form endosseous dental implant Bone Level Implant | Internal Hexagon | D 3.0 mm (L 10 - 15 mm) | 0°, 15° | Titanium Grade 4 | Ti alloy (Ti 6AI 4V) | Spark Anodization | Delivered Sterile Gamma Irradiation |
| age and the country of the consider which while and<br>! Device name: | Genesis Implant System | MIS - Implant Technologies Ltd. | Seven Implants; Biocom Implants; Lance Implants | K103089 | MIS dental implants are 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. When a one stage surgical procedure is applied, the implant may be immediately loaded when good primary stability is achieved and the occlusal load is appropriate. MIS short implants are to be used only with straight abutment | Root-form endosseous dental implant Bone Level Implant | Internal Hexagon | D 4.0 (L 6 mm) D 5.0 (L 6 mm) D 6.0 (L 6 mm) | 0°, 15°, 20°, 25° | Ti alloy (Ti 6AI 4V) | Ti alloy (Ti 6AI 4V) | Sand blasted and acid etched | Delivered Sterile Gamma Irradiation |
| 510(k) number: | K101545 | Keystone Dental | Genesis Implant System | K101545 | The Genesis Implant System is intended for use in single-stage or two-stage surgical procedures in all types of bone in partially or fully edentulous mandibles and maxillae. The Genesis Implant System supports single or multiple-unit restorations to re-establish patient chewing function and esthetics. Genesis implants are intended for placement following natural tooth loss or for immediate placement into an extraction socket. Immediate function may be achieved when good primary stability is established and appropriate occlusal loading is applied. | Root-form endosseous dental implant Bone Level Implant | Internal 6 lobe | D 3.8 mm (L 8.5 - 18 mm) D 4.5 mm (L 8.5 - 18 mm) D 5.5 mm (L 8.5 - 16 mm) D 6.5 mm (L 8.5 - 13 mm) | 0°, 15° | Ti alloy (Ti 6AI 4V) | Ti alloy (Ti 6AI 4V) | Double-acit-etching & Spark Anodization | Delivered Sterile Gamma Irradiation |
#### Indications for Use:
Biodenta dental implants are intended for surgical placement in mandibles or maxillae to support single or multiple tooth restorations or terminal or intermediate abutment support for fixed or removable bridgework and to retain overdentures.
#### Device Description:
The Biodenta Dental Implant System - Bone Level D 3.0 to 6.0 mm is an integrated system of endosseous dental implants, which are designed to support prosthetic devices for partially or fully edentulous patients. The system consists of a variety of dental implants, prosthetic parts and related surgical instruments. The Bone Level D 3.0 to 6.0 mm implants use the same platforms and abutment connections like the Bone Level implants (K111003) for the diameter 4.1. 4.8. and 6.0 mm implants, and therefore the abutments and prosthetic parts of the Bone Level implants are used. The diameter 3.0 mm implants use the same connection concept in a narrower version. The submission includes:
- Diameter 3.0 mm Implants with Length of: 10, 12, and 14 mm; Platform B0
- Diameter 4.1 and 4.8 mm Implants with Length of: 6.5 mm; Platform B2
- Diameter 6.0 mm Implants with Length of: 6.5, 8, 10, and 12 mm; Platform B2
- Straight abutments (Straight, Temporary, Ball, Locator); B0 platform, Length 10.4 14.9 mm, Diameter 3.6 - 4.0 mm
- Healing abutments, closure screws; B0 platform, Height 0.5 7.1 mm, Diameter 2.8 3.9bmm
#### Non-clinical Testing Data:
Fatique testing was conducted according to FDA Guide: Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Root-form Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Abutments -Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff. The worst case scenario for the Biodenta Dental Implant System - Bone Level D 3.0 to 6.0 mm implants and abutments was tested. The results show that the Biodenta Dental Implant System - Bone Level D 3.0 to 6.0 mm has sufficient mechanical strength for their intended clinical application.
To compare the implant surface area of the Biodenta Dental Implant System - Bone Level D 3.0 to 6.0 mm with the predicate devices an implant surface area analysis has been carried out. All Biodenta Dental Implant System - Bone Level D 3.0 to 6.0 mm implant's surface areas are almost identical or higher than the predicate device surface area. Therefore the surface area is considered to be sufficient.
#### Clinical Testing:
Non-clinical test data was used to support the decision of safety and effectiveness.
#### Equivalence to marketed device:
Biodenta Swiss AG demonstrated that, for the purposes of FDA's regulation of medical devices, the Biodenta Dental Implant System - Bone Level D 3.0 to 6.0 mm is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in intended use, material composition, fundamental scientific technology, principles of operation, and basic design.
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Premarket Notification / 510(k) Submission Biodenta Dental Implant System – Bone Level D 3.0 to 6.0 mm 5 - 510(k) Summary
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 28, 2013
Mr. David Eiler Regulatory Manager Biodenta Swiss AG Tramstrasse 16 Berneck, St. Gallen Switzerland 9442
Re: K123512
Trade/Device Name: Biodenta Dental Implant System - Bone Level D 3.0 to 6.0 mm Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3640 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Regulatory Class: II Product Code: DZE, NHA Dated: February 19, 2013 Received: February 21, 2013
Dear Mr. Eiler:
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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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
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Anthony D. Watson, B.S., M.S., M.B.A. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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Premarket Notification / 510(k) Submission Biodenta Dental Implant System - Bone Level D 3.0 to 6.0 mm 4 - Indications for Use Statement
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## Indications for Use
K 123512 510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Biodenta Dental Implant System - Bone Level D 3.0 to 6.0 mm
Indications for Use:
Biodenta dental implants are intended for surgical placement in mandibles or maxillae to support single or multiple tooth restorations or terminal or intermediate abutment support for fixed or removable bridgework and to retain overdentures.
Prescription Use × (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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