Medentika abutments are intended for use with dental implants as a support for single or multiple tooth prostheses in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient. Medentika abutments for the Dentsply Sirona Astra Tech OsseoSpeed EV 3.0mm and TX 3.0mm implant bodies are indicated for maxillary lateral and mandibular central/lateral incisors only. Medentika TiBase CAD/CAM Abutments are intended for use with dental implants as a support for single or multiple tooth prostheses in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient. Medentika TiBase is intended for use with the Straumann® CARES® System. All digitally designed copings and/or crowns are intended to be sent to Straumann for manufacture at a validated milling center. Medentika PreFace CAD/CAM Abutments are intended for use with dental implants as a support for single or multiple tooth prostheses in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient. Medentika Preface is intended for use with the Straumann® CARES® System. All digitally designed abutments for use with Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments are intended to be manufactured at a Straumann® CARES® validated milling center. The final patient matched form is a MedentiCAD abutment. Multi-unit abutments are indicated for use with dental implants as a support for multi-unit screw retained bridges and bars in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient.
Device Story
Medentika Abutment System comprises titanium abutments, screws, caps, and bases designed to interface with various OEM dental implant systems; supports single-unit or multi-unit (bridge/bar) prostheses. CAD/CAM variants (TiBases, PreFace) integrate with Straumann CARES System for digital design and milling of patient-matched superstructures (zirconia). Used in dental clinics by clinicians; components are either cement-retained or screw-retained. Provides stable mechanical connection between implant and final restoration; facilitates functional and aesthetic tooth replacement. Benefits patient by restoring masticatory function and oral aesthetics.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Includes dynamic fatigue testing per ISO 14801 and FDA guidance, dimensional analysis, reverse engineering of implant-abutment connections, sterilization validation (ISO 17665, ISO 11137), sterile packaging validation (ISO 11607), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1), and MR safety testing (ASTM F2052, F2213, F2182, F2119).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Ti6Al4V (ASTM F136), gold alloy (ISO 22674), titanium nitride coating. Components: Standard, temporary, multi-unit, and CAD/CAM abutments. Connectivity: Mechanical interface with OEM implants. Sterilization: Non-sterile (moist heat by user) or sterile (gamma irradiation).
Indications for Use
Indicated for partially or fully edentulous patients requiring single or multiple tooth prostheses (or multi-unit screw-retained bridges/bars) supported by dental implants in the maxilla or mandible. Specific abutments for Dentsply Sirona Astra Tech OsseoSpeed EV 3.0mm and TX 3.0mm are restricted to maxillary lateral and mandibular central/lateral incisors.
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.)
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Medentika GmbH % Jennifer Jackson Sr. Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Straumann USA, LLC 60 Minuteman Road Andover, Massachusetts 01801
April 15, 2024
#### Re: K223113
Trade/Device Name: Medentika Abutment System, Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments, Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases, Medentika Multi-unit Abutments Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NHA Dated: April 9, 2024 Received: April 10, 2024
Dear Jennifer Jackson:
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 (the 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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database available at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30. Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90. Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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 of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
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For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely.
Andrew I. Steen -S
Andrew I. Steen Assistant Director DHT1B: Division of Dental and ENT Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2023 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
K223113
Device Name
Medentika Abutment System
Indications for Use (Describe)
Medentika abutments are intended for use with dental implants as a support for single or multiple tooth prostheses in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient.
Medentika abutments for the Dentsply Sirona Astra Tech OsseoSpeed EV 3.0mm and TX 3.0mm implant bodies are indicated for maxillary lateral and mandibular central/lateral incisors only.
Implant System Compatibility Series / Implant System / Implant diameter / Platform Diameters or Implant Connection): Standard Abutment:
| Medentika<br>series of the<br>medical<br>device | Manufacturer of<br>the implant<br>system | Compatible Implant<br>system | Implant Diameters<br>(mm) | Platform<br>Diameters (mm) |
|-------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------|
| EV-Series | DENTSPLY<br>Implants | ASTRA TECH<br>OsseoSpeed® EV | 3.0, 3.6, 4.2, 4.8,<br>5.4 | 3.0, 3.6, 4.2, 4.8,<br>5.4 |
| S-Series | DENTSPLY<br>Implants | ASTRA TECH<br>OsseoSpeed® TX | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| R-Series | ZimVie | Tapered Screw-Vent® | 3.3, 3.7, 4.1, 4.7,<br>6.0 | 3.5, 4.5, 5.7 |
#### Temporary Abutment:
| Medentika<br>series of the<br>medical<br>device | Manufacturer of<br>the implant<br>system | Compatible Implant<br>system | Implant Diameters<br>(mm) | Platform<br>Diameters (mm) |
|-------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------|---------------------------------|----------------------------|
| S-Series | DENTSPLY<br>Implants | ASTRA TECH<br>OsseoSpeed® TX | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Medentika<br>series of the<br>medical<br>device | Manufacturer of<br>the implant<br>system | Compatible Implant<br>system | Implant Diameters<br>(mm) | Platform<br>Diameters (mm) |
| OT-Series | OSSTEM Implant<br>HiOssen Implant | TS System | 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0,<br>6.0, 7.0 | Mini, Regular |
| | | ET-System | 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0,<br>6.0, 7.0 | |
MedentiLOC Abutment:
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
�Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
□Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K223113
Device Name
Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Medentika TiBase CAD/CAM Abutments are intended for use with dental implants as a support for single or multiple tooth prostheses in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient. Medentika TiBase is intended for use with the Straumann® CARES® System. All digitally designed copings and/or crowns are intended to be sent to Straumann for manufacture at a validated milling center.
Medentika abutments for the Nobel Biocare Nobel Active®* 3.0mm, Dentsply Sirona Astra Tech OsseoSpeed EV®* 3.0mm and TX®* 3.0mm implant bodies are indicated for maxillary lateral and mandibular central/lateral incisors only.
Implant System Compatibility Series / Implant System / Implant diameter / Platform Diameters or Implant Connection):
| Medentika series<br>of the medical<br>device | Manufacturer of<br>the implant<br>system | Compatible implant<br>system | Implant Diameters<br>(mm) | Platform<br>Diameters<br>(mm) |
|----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------|---------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| EV-Series | DENTSPLY<br>Implants | ASTRA TECH<br>OsseoSpeed® EV | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| F-Series | Nobel Biocare | NobelActive® CC | 3.0, 5.5 | 3.0, WP 5.5 |
| OT-Series | OSSTEM Implant<br>HiOssen Implant® | TS-System<br>ET-System | 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0,<br>6.0, 7.0 | Mini, Regular |
| S-Series | Dentsply Implants | ASTRA TECH<br>OsseoSpeed® TX | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
図Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
□Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 | |
| Food and Drug Administration | Expiration Date: 06/30/2023 | |
| Indications for Use | See PRA Statement below. | |
| 510(k) Number (if known) | | |
#### K223113
#### Device Name Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments
Medcutiika CAD/CAM Abutment
Indications for Use (Describe)
Medentika PreFace CAD/CAM Abutments are intended for use with dental implants as a support for single or multiple tooth prostheses in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient.
Medentika Preface is intended for use with the Straumann® CARES® System. All digitally designed abutments for use with Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments are intended to be manufactured at a Straumann® CARES® validated milling center. The final patient matched form is a MedentiCAD abutment.
Medentika abutments for the Dentsply Sirona Astra Tech OsseoSpeed EV 3.0mm implant bodies are indicated for maxillary lateral and mandibular central/lateral incisors only.
Implant System Compatibility Series / Implant System / Implant diameter / Platform Diameters or Implant Connection):
| Medentika<br>series of the<br>medical device | Manufacturer of<br>the implant<br>system | Compatible implant<br>system | Implant Diameters<br>(mm) | Platform<br>Diameters (mm) |
|----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------|---------------------------------|----------------------------|
| E-Series | Nobel Biocare | Replace™ Select | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| EV-Series | DENTSPLY<br>Implants | ASTRA TECH<br>OsseoSpeed® EV | 3.0, 3.6, 4.2, 4.8, 5.4 | 3.0, 3.6, 4.2, 4.8,<br>5.4 |
| F-Series | Nobel Biocare | NobelActive® CC | 5.5 | WP 5.5 |
| OT-Series | OSSTEM Implant<br>HiOssen Implant® | TS-System<br>ET-System | 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 6.0,<br>7.0 | Mini, Regular |
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
区Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) □Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: 06/30/2023
# Indications for Use
See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K223113
#### Device Name
Medentika Multi-unit Abutments
Indications for Use (Describe)
Multi-unit abutments are indicated for use with dental implants as a support for multi-unit screw retained bridges and bars in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient.
lmplant System Compatibility Series / Implant System / Implant diameter / Platform Diameters or Implant Connection):
| Medentika Series<br>of the medical<br>device | Manufacturer<br>of the implant<br>system | Compatible<br>implant system | Implant Diameters (mm) | Platform<br>Diameters<br>(mm) |
|----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| E-Series | Nobel Biocare | Replace Select™ | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0 | NP 3.5, RP<br>4.3, WP 5.0 |
| S-Series | DENTSPLY<br>Implants | ASTRA TECH<br>OsseoSpeed® TX | 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 | 3.5/4.3,<br>4.5/5.0 |
| F-Series | Nobel Biocare | NobelActive® CC,<br>NobelReplace®<br>CC | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0, 5.5 | NP 3.5, RP<br>4.3/5.0, WP<br>5.5 |
| OT-Series | OSSTEM<br>Implant<br>HiOssen Implant | TS System<br>ET System | 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0<br>3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 | Mini, Regular |
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
図Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) □Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## Medentika Abutment System, Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments, Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases, Medentika Multi-unit Abutments
510(k) Summary
## 510(k) Summary
## Submitter's Contact Information
| Submitter: | Straumann USA, LLC (on behalf of Medentika GmbH)<br>60 Minuteman Road<br>Andover, MA 01810<br>Registration No.: 1222315 Owner/Operator No.: 9005052<br>On the behalf of:<br>Medentika GmbH<br>Hammweg, 8-10<br>76549 Hügelsheim, Germany |
|-------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact Person: | Jennifer M. Jackson, MS, RAC<br>Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs and Quality<br>Phone Number: +1 978 747-2509<br>Fax Number: +1 978 747-0023 |
| Prepared By &<br>Alternate Contact: | Nadia Fouladi<br>Head of Regulatory Affairs International<br>Medentika GmbH<br>Phone number: +4972296991210 |
| Date Prepared: | April 15, 2024 |
### Name of the Device
| Trade Names: | Medentika Abutment System, Medentika CAD/CAM<br>Abutments, Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases, Medentika<br>Multi-unit Abutments |
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| Common Name: | Dental implant abutment |
| Classification Name: | Endosseous dental implant abutment |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR §872.3630 |
| Device Classification: | II |
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## Medentika Abutment System, Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments, Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases, Medentika Multi-unit Abutments
510(k) Summary
Product Code(s): NHA
Classification Panel: Dental
### Predicate and Reference Device(s)
Primary Predicate:
- . K142167 – Medentika Abutment System
Reference Devices for Abutments:
- K150203 Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments .
- . K170838 – Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases
- K191123 Medentika Multi-Unit Abutment .
Reference Devices to support added compatible implants:
- . K130999 and K120414 - OsseoSpeed EV
- K101732 OsseoSpeed TX ●
- K121995 and K161604 TS System ●
- K140934 – ET System
- K142260 NobelActive .
- K020646 – Nobel Replace
- . K061410 - Tapered Screw-Vent
- K073142 – NobelReplace CC
#### Device Description
The Medentika abutments include abutments, abutment screws, caps, and bases which are labelled under a specific Medentika series and are compatible with a specified dental implant system. The abutments include sinqle-unit abutments intended for use with dental implants as a support for single or multiple tooth protheses in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient. The abutments also include multi-unit abutments
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## Medentika Abutment System, Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments, Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases, Medentika Multi-unit Abutments
## 510(k) Summary
indicated for use with dental implants as a support for multi-unit screw retained bridges and bars in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient.
The purpose of this premarket notification is to add additional abutments. The subject abutments include abutments compatible with additional dental implant systems forming a new Medentika series (the OT series). The subject abutments also include abutments compatible with new implant diameters in existing Medentika series (E, EV, F, and S). Lastly, the subject abutments include new abutment designs compatible with existing implant diameters in existing Medentika series (R).
## Indications for Use and Summary of Similarities and Differences in Technological Characteristics, Performance Testing, and Intended Use
### Medentika Standard and Temporary Abutments
The subject and existing Medentika standard and temporary abutments are intended for use with dental implants as a support for single or multiple tooth prostheses in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient. Table 1 includes the exact indications for use statements.
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## Medentika Abutment System, Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments, Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases, Medentika Multi-unit Abutments
510(k) Summary
| Comparison | Subject<br>Medentika Abutments - Standard abutment, temporary abutments, and MedentiLOC abutments | | | | K142167<br>Medentika Abutment System | | | |
|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for use | Medentika abutments are intended for use with dental implants as a support for single or multiple tooth prostheses in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient.<br>Medentika abutments for the Dentsply Sirona Astra Tech OsseoSpeed EV 3.0mm and TX 3.0mm implant bodies are indicated for maxillary lateral and mandibular central/lateral incisors only.<br>Implant System Compatibility Series (Series / Implant System / Implant diameter / Platform Diameters or Implant connection): | | | | Medentika abutments are intended for use with dental implants as a support for single or multiple tooth prostheses in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient.<br>Abutments are compatible with the following implant systems:<br>Implant System | Series | Implant<br>Diameters<br>(mm) | |
| | Standard Abutment:<br>Medentika<br>series of the | Manufacturer<br>of the implant<br>system | Compatible Implant<br>system | Implant<br>Diameters<br>(mm) | Platform<br>Diameters<br>(mm) | Nobel Biocare Replace<br>Select | E-<br>Series | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0,<br>6.0 |
| | medical device<br>EV-Series | DENTSPLY<br>Implants | ASTRA TECH<br>OsseoSpeed® EV | 3.0, 3.6, 4.2,<br>4.8, 5.4 | 3.0, 3.6,<br>4.2, 4.8, 5.4 | Nobel Biocare<br>NobelActive | F-<br>Series | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0 |
| | S-Series | DENTSPLY<br>Implants | ASTRA TECH<br>OsseoSpeed® TX | 3.0 | 3.0 | Biomet 3i Osseotite®<br>Certain | H-<br>Series | 3.25, 4.0, 5.0 |
| | R-Series | ZimVie | Tapered Screw-Vent® | 3.3, 3.7, 4.1,<br>4.7, 6.0 | 3.5, 4.5, 5.7 | Biomet 3i Osseotite | I-<br>Series | 3.25, 3.75, 4.0,<br>5.0 |
| | Temporary Abutment:<br>Medentika<br>series of the | Manufacturer<br>of the implant<br>system | Compatible Implant<br>system | Implant<br>Diameters<br>(mm) | Platform<br>Diameters<br>(mm) | Nobel Biocare<br>Branemark<br>Straumann Bone Level | K-<br>Series<br>L-<br>Series | 3.3, 3.75, 4.0,<br>5.0<br>3.3, 4.1, 4.8 |
| | medical device | | | | | Straumann Standard | N-<br>Series | 3.3, 4.1, 4.8 |
| | S-Series | DENTSPLY<br>Implants | ASTRA TECH<br>OsseoSpeed® TX | 3.0 | 3.0 | Zimmer Tapered<br>Screw-vent | R-<br>Series | 3.3, 3.7, 4.1,<br>4.7, 6.0 |
| | MedentiLOC Abutment:<br>Medentika<br>series of the<br>medical device | Manufacturer<br>of the implant<br>system | Compatible Implant<br>system | Implant<br>Diameters<br>(mm) | Platform<br>Diameters<br>(mm) | Astra Tech<br>OsseoSpeed | S-<br>Series | 3.5, 4.0, 4.5,<br>5.0 |
| | | | | | | Denstply Friadent<br>Frialit/XiVE<br>Dentsply Firadent<br>Ankylos | T-<br>Series<br>Y-<br>Series | 3.4, 3.8, 4.5,<br>5.5<br>3.5, 4.5, 5.5,<br>7.0 |
| | OT-Series | OSSTEM<br>Implant<br>HiOssen<br>Implant | TS System<br>ET-System | 3.5, 4.0, 4.5,<br>5.0, 6.0, 7.0<br>3.5, 4.0, 4.5,<br>5.0, 6.0, 7.0 | Mini,<br>Regular | | | |
Table 1 – Comparison of the Proposed and Previously Cleared Indications for use for the Medentika Standard and Temporary Abutments.
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## Medentika Abutment System, Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments, Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases, Medentika Multi-unit Abutments
## 510(k) Summary
The design of the subject Medentika standard and temporary abutments is consistent with that of the previously cleared Medentika standard and temporary abutments. A detailed comparison of the subject and previously cleared Medentika standard and temporary abutments is included in Table 1.
| Comparison | Subject<br>Medentika<br>abutments | K142167<br>Medentika<br>abutment system | Equivalence |
|----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| FDA Product<br>Code | NHA | NHA | Equivalent |
| Series | R, S, EV | E, F, H, I, K, L, N,<br>R. S. T | The EV series is a new series. Addition of<br>abutments compatible with OsseoSpeed<br>EV implants does not raise different<br>questions of safety and effectiveness.<br>Mechanical testing and engineering<br>analyses demonstrate equivalency. |
| Abutment<br>Designs | Standard<br>abutment<br>Temporary<br>abutment | Standard abutment<br>Temporary<br>abutment | Equivalent |
| Prosthesis<br>Attachment | Cement retained | Cement retained | Equivalent |
| Restoration | Single unit | Single unit | Equivalent |
| Compatible<br>Implant Body<br>Diameter (mm) | 3.0-5.7 | 3.5-6 | Addition of abutments compatible with<br>Ø3.0mm implants do not raise different<br>questions of safety and effectiveness.<br>Mechanical testing and engineering<br>analyses demonstrate equivalency. |
| Gingival<br>Height (mm) | 1-3.5 | 1-3 | The increase in gingival height does not<br>raise different questions of safety and<br>effectiveness. Mechanical testing and<br>engineering analyses demonstrate<br>equivalency. |
| Abutment<br>Angulation<br>(degrees) | Straight, 16°,<br>18° | Straight, 16°, 18°,<br>21° | Equivalent |
| Abutment &<br>Abutment<br>Screw<br>Materials | Ti6Al4V, medical<br>grade 5,<br>conforming to<br>ASTM F136 | Ti6Al4V, medical<br>grade 5,<br>conforming to<br>ASTM F136 | Equivalent |
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## Medentika Abutment System, Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments, Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases, Medentika Multi-unit Abutments
| Comparison | Subject<br>Medentika<br>abutments | K142167<br>Medentika<br>abutment system | Equivalence |
|---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|
| Sterilization | Supplied non-<br>sterile<br>Moist heat<br>sterilized by end<br>user | Supplied non-<br>sterile<br>Moist heat<br>sterilized by end<br>user | Equivalent |
| Usage | Single-patient,<br>single-use | Single-patient,<br>single-use | Equivalent |
510(k) Summary
Table 2 – Comparative Summary of the Proposed and the Previously Cleared Medentika Standard and Temporary Abutments
The Medentika MedentiLOC abutments are also part of the Medentika standard and temporary grouping of abutments. These abutments are designed for overdenture attachments. The design of the subject MedentiLOC abutments is consistent with that of the previously cleared MedentiLOC abutments. A detailed comparison of the subject and previously cleared MedentiLOC abutments is supplied in Table 3.
| Comparison | Subject<br>Medentika<br>MedentiLOC | K142167<br>Medentika<br>MedentiLOC | Equivalence |
|--------------------------|----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| FDA Product Code | NHA | NHA | Equivalent |
| Series | OT | E, F, H, I, K, L, N, R, S,<br>T, Y | The OT series is a new<br>series. Addition of<br>abutments compatible with<br>OSSTEM Implants TS<br>System and HiOssen<br>Implants ET System<br>implants does not raise<br>different questions of safety<br>and effectiveness.<br>Mechanical testing and<br>engineering analyses<br>demonstrate equivalency. |
| Abutment Designs | Overdenture<br>attachment<br>abutments | Overdenture<br>attachment abutments | Equivalent |
| Prosthesis<br>Attachment | Patrices-Matrices | Patrices-Matrices | Equivalent |
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## Medentika Abutment System, Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments, Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases, Medentika Multi-unit Abutments
| Comparison | Subject<br>Medentika<br>MedentiLOC | K142167<br>Medentika<br>MedentiLOC | Equivalence |
|-----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|
| Restoration | Multi-unit (full or<br>partial overdenture) | Multi-unit (full or partial<br>overdenture) | Equivalent |
| Implant-Abutment<br>Platform Diameter<br>(mm) | 3.5 - 7.0 | | Equivalent |
| Gingival Height (mm) | 1-5 | | Equivalent |
| Abutment Angulation<br>(degrees) | Straight | Straight, 15° | Equivalent |
| Abutment &<br>Abutment screw<br>materials | Ti6Al4V, medical<br>grade 5, conforming<br>to ASTM F136<br>Titanium nitride<br>coating on<br>abutments | Ti6Al4V, medical grade<br>5, conforming to ASTM<br>F136<br>Titanium nitride coating<br>on abutments | Equivalent |
| Sterilization | Supplied non-sterile<br>Moist heat sterilized<br>by end user | Supplied non-sterile<br>Moist heat sterilized by<br>end user | Equivalent |
| Usage | Single-patient,<br>single-use | Single-patient, single-<br>use | Equivalent |
#### 510(k) Summary
Table 3 - Comparative Summary of the Proposed and Previously Cleared MedentiLOC Abutments (part of the standard and temporary abutments grouping)
#### Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases
The subject and existing Medentika TiBase CAD/CAM abutments are intended for use with dental implants as a support for single or multiple tooth prostheses in the maxilla of a partially or fully edentulous patient. The two-piece abutment which compose the final abutment consists of the pre-manufactured titanium base component composed of titanium alloy and the CAD/CAM patient matched mesostructured (or superstructure) composed of zirconia. The CAD/CAM patient matched mesostructure (or superstructure) composed of zirconia is intended to be cemented to the pre-manufactured titanium base using Multilink® Hybrid Abutment Cement by Ivoclar Vivadent (K130436).
Table 4 includes the exact indications for use statements.
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## Medentika Abutment System, Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments, Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases, Medentika Multi-unit Abutments
510(k) Summary
| Comparison | Subject<br>Medentika Titanium bases | | | K170838<br>Medentika Titanium bases | | | | K150203<br>Medentika Titanium bases | | | | | |
|------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|--------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|----------------------------------------|--------|-------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| Indications for<br>use | Medentika TiBase CAD/CAM Abutments are intended for use with<br>dental implants as a support for single or multiple tooth<br>prostheses in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully<br>edentulous patient.<br><br>Medentika TiBase is intended for use with the Straumann®<br>CARES® System. All digitally designed copings and/or crowns<br>are intended to be sent to Straumann for manufacture at a<br>validated milling center.<br><br>Medentika abutments for the Nobel Biocare Nobel Active®*<br>3.0mm, Dentsply Sirona Astra Tech OsseoSpeed EV®* 3.0mm<br>and TX®* 3.0mm implant bodies are indicated for maxillary lateral<br>and mandibular central/lateral incisors only.<br><br>Implant System Compatibility Series (Series / Implant System /<br>Implant diameter / Platform Diameters or Implant Connection): | | | Medentika TiBase CAD/CAM Abutments are intended for use with dental implants as a support<br>for single or multiple tooth prostheses in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient. | | | | Medentika TiBase CAD/CAM Abutments are intended for use with dental implants as a support for single or multiple tooth prostheses in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient. | | | | | |
| | Medentika<br>Series | Manufacturer<br>of the implant<br>system | Compatible<br>implant<br>system | Implant<br>Diameter<br>(mm) | Platform<br>Diameter<br>(mm) | Implant<br>System<br>Combability | Series | Implant<br>Diameter<br>r (mm) | Platform<br>Diameter<br>(mm) | Implant<br>System<br>Combability | Series | Implant<br>Diameter<br>(mm) | Platform<br>Diameter<br>(mm) |
| | EV-Series | DENTSPLY<br>Implants | ASTRA<br>TECH<br>OsseoSpeed<br>® EV | 3.0 | 3.0 | Nobel<br>Biocare<br>Replace<br>Select | E | 3.5, 4.3,<br>5.0, 6.0 | 3.5, 4.3,<br>5.0, 6.0 | Nobel Biocare<br>Replace™<br>Select | E | 3.5, 4.3,<br>5.0, 6.0 | 3.5, 4.3,<br>5.0, 6.0 |
| | S-Series | DENTSPLY<br>Implants | ASTRA<br>TECH<br>OsseoSpeed<br>®TX | 3.0 | 3.0 | Dentsply®<br>Implants/AS<br>TRA TECH<br>OsseoSpeed<br>® EV | EV | 3.6, 4.2,<br>4.8, 5.4 | 3.6, 4.2,<br>4.8, 5.4 | Nobel Biocare<br>NobelActive™ | F | 3.5, 4.3,<br>5.0 | 3.5,<br>3.9(4.3),<br>3.9 (5.0) |
| | F-Series | Nobel Biocare | Nobel<br>Active® CC | 3.0, 5.5 | 3.0, WP<br>5.5 | Nobel<br>Biocare<br>NobelActive | F | 3.5, 4.3,<br>5.0 | 3.5,<br>3.9(4.3),<br>3.9 (5.0) | Biomet 3i®<br>Osseotite<br>Certain® | H | 3.25, 4.0,<br>5.0 | 3.4, 4.1,<br>5.0 |
| | OT-Series | OSSTEM<br>Implant<br>HiOssen<br>Implant | TS System<br>ET System | 3.5, 4.0,<br>4.5, 5.0,<br>6.0, 7.0<br>3.5, 4.0,<br>4.5, 5.0,<br>6.0, 7.0 | Mini,<br>Regular | Biomet 3i<br>Osseotite | H | 3.25, 4.0,<br>5.0 | 3.4, 4.1,<br>5.0 | Biomet 3i<br>Osseotite® | I | 3.25, 3.75,<br>4.0, 5.0 | 3.4, 4.1,<br>5.0 |
| | | | | | | Biomet 3i<br>Osseotite<br>Certain | I | 3.25, 3.75,<br>4.0, 5.0 | 3.4, 4.1,<br>5.0 | Nobel Biocare<br>Branemark | K | 3.3, 3.75,<br>4.0, 5.0 | 3.5, 4.1,<br>4.1, 5.1 |
| | | | | | | Nobel<br>Biocare<br>Branemark | K | 3.3, 3.75,<br>4.0, 5.0 | 3.5, 4.1,<br>4.1, 5.1 | Straumann<br>Bone Level | L | 3.3, 4.1,<br>4.8 | 3.3, 4.1,<br>4.8 |
| | | | | | | Straumann<br>Bone Level | L | 3.3, 4.1,<br>4.8 | 3.3, 4.1,<br>4.8 | Straumann Soft<br>Tissue Level | N | 3.3, 4.1,<br>4.8 | 3.5 (NNC),<br>4.8, 6.5 |
| | | | | | | Straumann<br>Soft Tissue<br>Level | N | 3.3, 4.1,<br>4.8 | 3.5 (NNC),<br>4.8, 6.5 | Zimmer Tapered<br>Screw-vent® | R | 3.3, 3.7,<br>4.1, 4.7,<br>6.0 | 3.5, 4.5,<br>5.7 |
| | | | | | | Zimmer<br>Tapered<br>Screw-vent | R | 3.3, 3.7,<br>4.1, 4.7,<br>6.0 | 3.5, 4.5,<br>5.7 | Astra Tech<br>OsseoSpeed™ | S | 3.5, 4.0,<br>4.5, 5.0 | 3.5, 4.0,<br>4.5, 5.0 |
| | | | | | | | | | | Denstply<br>Friadent®<br>Frialit/XiVE® | T | 3.4, 3.8,<br>4.5, 5.5 | 3.4, 3.8,<br>4.5, 5.5 |
| | | | | | | | | | | Dentsply<br>Firadent®<br>Ankylos® | Y | 3.5, 4.5,<br>5.5, 7.0 | 3.5, 4.5,<br>5.5, 7.0 |
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## Medentika Abutment System, Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments, Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases, Medentika Multi-unit Abutments
| | | Astra Tech<br>OsseoSpeed | S | 3.5, 4.0,<br>4.5, 5.0 | 3.5, 4.0,<br>4.5, 5.0 | Medentika TiBase is intended for use with the<br>Straumann® CARES® System. All digitally designed<br>abutments for use with Medentika CAD/CAM<br>Abutments are intended to be manufactured at a<br>Straumann® CARES® validated milling center. |
|--|--|--------------------------------------|---|-----------------------|-----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | | Dentsply<br>Friadent<br>Frialit/XiVE | T | 3.4, 3.8,<br>4.5, 5.5 | 3.4, 3.8,<br>4.5, 5.5 | |
| | | Dentsply<br>Friadent<br>Ankylos | Y | 3.5, 4.5,<br>5.5, 7.0 | 3.5, 4.5,<br>5.5, 7.0 | Medentika TiBase is intended for use with the<br>Straumann® CARES® System. All digitally designed<br>copings and/or crowns are intended to be sent to<br>Straumann for manufacture at a validated milling<br>center. |
510(k) Summary
Table 4 – Comparison of the proposed and previously cleared indications for use for the Medentika Ti Base CAD/CAM abutments
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## Medentika Abutment System, Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments, Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases, Medentika Multi-unit Abutments
## 510(k) Summary
The design of the subject Medentika TiBase CAD/CAM abutments is consistent with that of the previously cleared Medentika TiBase CAD/CAM abutments. A detailed comparison of the subject and previously cleared Medentika TiBase CAD/CAM abutments is included in Table 5.
| Comparison | Subject<br>Medentika Titanium<br>bases | K170838<br>Medentika<br>Titanium bases | K150203<br>Medentika Titanium<br>bases | Equivalence |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.