The LOCATOR Angled Abutment is indicated for the attachment of full or partial, fixed and removable, restorations retained by endosseous implants to restore masticatory function for the patient.
Device Story
The LOCATOR Angled Abutment is a dental implant abutment used to connect endosseous implants to prosthetic restorations (fixed or removable). The device acts as an interface between the implant and the restoration, facilitating masticatory function. It is used in a clinical dental setting by a dentist. The device is manufactured from Ti-6Al-4V ELI titanium alloy with a TiN coating. It is designed to be compatible with specific implant systems from Hiossen (EK, ET Mini, ET Regular, ET Ultra-Wide). The clinician selects the appropriate abutment based on the implant system and platform, securing it to the implant to provide a stable base for the final prosthesis. The device benefits the patient by enabling the attachment of restorations to dental implants, thereby restoring oral function.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on bench testing and engineering analysis. Biocompatibility was assessed per ISO 10993-1/5, and MR compatibility was assessed per ASTM F2052-21, F2213-17, F2182-19, F2119-07, and FDA guidance. Fatigue testing parameters were deemed equivalent to cleared specifications.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Ti-6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136) with TiN coating. Abutment type: Angled (15°). Connection: Conical/Internal Hex. Cuff height: 2.5-7.5 mm. Sterilization: Moist heat (end-user). Connectivity: None (mechanical interface).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring attachment of full or partial, fixed or removable, dental restorations retained by endosseous implants to restore masticatory function.
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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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
April 9, 2026
Zest Anchors, LLC
Maleata Hall
Director of Regulatory Affairs
2875 Loker Ave. E
Carlsbad, California 92010
Re: K260555
Trade/Device Name: LOCATOR® Angled Abutment
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630
Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: NHA
Dated: March 12, 2026
Received: March 13, 2026
Dear Maleata Hall:
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 Management System Regulation (QMSR) (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, ISO 13485 clause 7.3 (Design controls), ISO 13485 clause 8.3 (Nonconforming product), ISO 13485 clause 8.5.2 (Corrective action), and ISO 13485 clause 8.5.3 (Preventative action). Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QMSR requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (ISO 13485 clause 7.3 and ISO 13485 clause 7.5) and document changes and approvals in the Medical Device File (ISO 13485 clause 4.2.3).
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 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-reporting-combination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) (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.
All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.
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-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
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Sincerely,
ANDREW I. STEEN -S
2026.04.09 12:16:19 -04'00'
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: 07/31/2026
See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
K260555
Device Name
# LOCATOR® Angled Abutment
Indications for Use (Describe)
The LOCATOR Angled Abutment is indicated for the attachment of full or partial, fixed and removable, restorations retained by endosseous implants to restore masticatory function for the patient.
IMPLANT COMPATIBILITY
| Zest Model | Implant Mfg | Implant Diameters (Ø) mm | Implant System Name | Implant Platform Name | Platform Diameter (Ø) mm | Connection Type |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| LAA 15°, Straumann, BLX | Straumann | 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 4.5 | BLX | Regular Base | 2.9 | Bone Level |
| | | 5.0, 5.5, 6.5 | BLX | Wide Base | 2.9 | Bone Level |
| LAA 15°, Nobel (NP) | Nobel | 3.5 | NobelActive, NobelParallel CC, NobelReplace CC | Narrow Platform | 3.0 | Conical |
| | Implant Direct | 3.2, 3.7 | InterActive | N/A | 3.0 | Conical |
| | | 3.2, 3.7, 4.2, 4.7 | Simply Iconic | N/A | 3.0 | Conical |
| LAA 15°, Nobel (RP) | Nobel | 4.3 | NobelActive, NobelParallel CC, NobelReplace CC | Regular Platform | 3.5 | Conical |
| | Implant Direct | 4.3, 5.0 | InterActive | N/A | 3.4 | Conical |
| | | 4.7, 5.2, 5.7 | Simply Iconic | N/A | 3.4 | Conical |
| LAA 15°, Neodent (GM) | Neodent | 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 | Helix GM | N/A | 3.0 | Conical / Grand Morse |
| | | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0 | Drive GM | N/A | | Conical / Grand Morse |
| | | 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0 | Titamax GM | N/A | | Conical / Grand Morse |
| LAA 15°, TSV | ZimVie | 3.7 & 4.1 Green | Trabecular Metal, Tapered Screw-Vent, Screw-Vent, Advent | N/A | 3.5 | Internal Hex |
| | | 4.7 Purple | Trabecular Metal, Tapered Screw-Vent, Screw-Vent, Advent | N/A | 4.5 | Internal Hex |
| | Implant Direct | 3.7, 4.2 | Legacy 1, 2, 3, 4 | N/A | 3.5 | Internal Hex |
| | | 4.7, 5.2 | Legacy 2, 3, 4 | N/A | 4.5 | |
| | | 4.7 | Legacy 1 | N/A | 4.5 | |
| | BioHorizons | 4.2, 4.6 | Tapered Pro | Yellow | 3.5 | Internal Hex |
| | | 4.6 | Tapered Plus | | | |
| | | 3.8 | Tapered Internal | | | |
| | | 3.0, 3.8 | Tapered Tissue Level | | | |
| | | 4.6 | Tapered Short | | | |
| | | 4.2 | Tapered PTG | | | |
| | | 5.2 | Tapered Pro | Green | 4.5 | |
| | | 5.8 | Tapered Plus | | | |
| | | 4.6 | Tapered Internal | | | |
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| Zest Model | Implant Mfg | Implant Diameters (Ø) mm | Implant System Name | Implant Platform Name | Platform Diameter (Ø) mm | Connection Type |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | 4.6 | Tapered Tissue Level | | | |
| | | 5.8 | Tapered Short | | | |
| LAA 15", Implant Logistics, Implant-One 300 Series | Implant Logistics | 3.5, 4.1, 4.5 | Implant One | 300 Series | 2.75 | Internal Conical 6" Morse Taper |
| LAA 15", Implant Logistics, Implant-One 400 Series | | 4.0, 4.5, 5.5 | Implant One | 400 Series | 3.25 | Internal Conical 6" Morse Taper |
| LAA 15", BioHorizons Internal Hex | BioHorizons | 3.0, 3.4, 3.8 | Tapered Plus, Tapered 3.0 | 3.0 (Gray) | 3.0 | Internal Hex |
| LAA 15", BioHorizons Conical (CONELOG) | BioHorizons | 3.3 | Tapered Pro Conical | Narrow (Gray) | N/A | Conical |
| | | 3.3, 3.8 | | | | |
| | | 3.8 | | Regular (Yellow) | N/A | |
| | | 3.8, 4.2, 4.6, 5.2 | | | | |
| | | 4.2, 4.6, 5.2 | Tapered Short Conical | | | |
| LAA 15", Implant Direct Legacy 3.0 | Implant Direct | 3.2 | Legacy3 (Blue) | Internal Hex Connection (Blue) 3.0 | 3.0 | Internal Hex |
| LAA 15", Hiossen EK | Hiossen | 3.3, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 7.0 | EK III NH | Hex 2.1 | 3.35 | Internal Hex Conical |
| LAA 15", Hiossen ET Mini | | 3.2, 3.5 | ET III Mini | Hex 2.1 | 2.80 | Internal Hex Conical |
| LAA 15", Hiossen ET Regular | | 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 5.5, 6.0, 7.0 | ET III Regular, Ultra-Wide | Hex 2.5 | 3.35 | Internal Hex Conical |
| | | 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 6.0, 7.0 | ET IV Regular, Ultra-Wide | | | |
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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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K260555
# 510(K) Summary – K260555
# LOCATOR Angled Abutment
## i. General Information on Submitter
Applicant: Zest Anchors, LLC
Address: 2875 Loker Avenue East
Carlsbad, CA 92010 USA
Telephone: (800) 262-2310
Contact Person: David Lin
Contact Title: Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Email: regulatoryaffairs@zestdent.com
Date Prepared: April 6, 2026
## ii. General Information on Device
Proprietary Name: LOCATOR Angled Abutment
Common Name: Dental Implant Abutment
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630
Classification Name: Endosseous dental implant abutment
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: NHA (Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous)
## iii. Predicate Device
| Predicate Device | 510(k) Number |
| --- | --- |
| LOCATOR Angled Abutment: Zest Anchors, LLC | K252944 |
| Reference Devices | 510(k) Number |
| EK Digital Abutments, Hiossen, Inc. | K233389 |
| ET Hybrid Abutment, Hiossen, Inc. | K170421 |
| ET Abutment System, Hiossen, Inc. | K222636 |
| EK Implants and Abutments System, Hiossen, Inc. | K203360 |
| EK D3.3 and Ultra Wide Implants, Hiossen, Inc. | K240232 |
| ET/SS IMPLANT SYSTEM, Osstem Implant Co., Ltd. | K120847 |
| ET III SA ULTRA WIDE SYSTEM, Hiossen, Inc. | K103537 |
| ETIII SA Fixture System (O3.2mm), Hiossen, Inc. | K153332 |
| ET IV SA Dental Implants, Hiossen, Inc. | K183242 |
| HIOSSEN IMPLANT SYSTEM, Hiossen, Inc. | K140934 |
## iv. Description of Device
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The purpose of this submission is to expand the indications of the LOCATOR® Angled Abutment product line to include use with new dental implant systems. This was achieved through collaboration with the implant manufacturer, Hiossen, to prove compatibility of the design of the implant-to-abutment connection, and equivalence of design specification and performance characteristics.
Previously, the LOCATOR Angled Abutment has been cleared by FDA in application K252944 for use with various dental implant systems by the manufacturers BioHorizons and Implant Direct. These LOCATOR Angled Abutments are also designed and cleared for use with removable LOCATOR® Attachment Systems (K072878) and LOCATOR FIXED® (K213391), intended for the attachment of full or partial, fixed and removable, restorations retained by endosseous implants in the mandible or maxilla. This 510(k) submission expands the indications of the LOCATOR Angled Abutment product line with new connections compatible with the following implant systems from Hiossen:
- Hiossen EK (Compatible with LOCATOR Angled Abutment, Hiossen EK)
- Hiossen ET Mini (Compatible with LOCATOR Angled Abutment, Hiossen ET Mini)
- Hiossen ET Regular (Compatible with LOCATOR Angled Abutment, Hiossen ET Regular)
- Hiossen ET Ultra-Wide (Compatible with LOCATOR Angled Abutment, Hiossen ET Regular)
Compatibility of the new LOCATOR Angled Abutments and screws with Hiossen implants has been demonstrated through documented collaboration with the OEM, Hiossen. This was achieved by utilizing the OEM's design specifications, which were shared with Zest to create a LOCATOR Angled Abutment and screw that is equivalent to the implant manufacturer's own abutment device in how it interfaces with their respective implant system(s). Additionally, the LOCATOR Angled Abutment parameters deemed critical to ISO 14801 fatigue testing are also equivalent to the manufacturer's cleared abutment specifications, and therefore do not create a new worst case construct or condition. An equivalent specification is deemed as being identical to or within the OEM's defined specification.
## Indication for Use
The LOCATOR Angled Abutment is indicated for the attachment of full or partial, fixed and removable, restorations retained by endosseous implants to restore masticatory function for the patient.
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ZEST DENTAL
SOLUTIONS
K260555
IMPLANT COMPATIBILITY
| Zest Model | Implant Mfg | Implant Diameters (Ø) mm | Implant System Name | Implant Platform Name | Platform Diameter (Ø) mm | Connection Type |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| LAA 15°, Straumann, BLX | Straumann | 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 4.5 | BLX | Regular Base | 2.9 | Bone Level |
| 5.0, 5.5, 6.5 | BLX | Wide Base | 2.9 | Bone Level |
| LAA 15°, Nobel (NP) | Nobel | 3.5 | NobelActive, NobelParallel CC, NobelReplace CC | Narrow Platform | 3.0 | Conical |
| Implant Direct | 3.2, 3.7 | InterActive | N/A | 3.0 | Conical |
| 3.2, 3.7, 4.2, 4.7 | Simply Iconic | N/A | 3.0 | Conical |
| LAA 15°, Nobel (RP) | Nobel | 4.3 | NobelActive, NobelParallel CC, NobelReplace CC | Regular Platform | 3.5 | Conical |
| Implant Direct | 4.3, 5.0 | InterActive | N/A | 3.4 | Conical |
| 4.7, 5.2, 5.7 | Simply Iconic | N/A | 3.4 | Conical |
| LAA 15°, Neodent (GM) | Neodent | 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 | Helix GM | N/A | 3.0 | Conical / Grand Morse |
| 3.5, 4.3, 5.0 | Drive GM | N/A | Conical / Grand Morse |
| 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0 | Titamax GM | N/A | Conical / Grand Morse |
| LAA 15°, TSV | ZimVie | 3.7 & 4.1 Green | Trabecular Metal, Tapered Screw-Vent, Screw-Vent, Advent | N/A | 3.5 | Internal Hex |
| 4.7 Purple | Trabecular Metal, Tapered Screw-Vent, Screw-Vent, Advent | N/A | 4.5 | Internal Hex |
| Implant Direct | 3.7, 4.2 | Legacy 1, 2, 3, 4 | N/A | 3.5 | Internal Hex |
| 4.7, 5.2 | Legacy 2, 3, 4 | N/A | 4.5 |
| 4.7 | Legacy 1 | N/A | 4.5 |
| BioHorizons | 4.2, 4.6 | Tapered Pro | Yellow | 3.5 | Internal Hex |
| 4.6 | Tapered Plus |
| 3.8 | Tapered Internal |
| 3.0, 3.8 | Tapered Tissue Level |
| 4.6 | Tapered Short |
| 4.2 | Tapered PTG |
| 5.2 | Tapered Pro | Green | 4.5 |
| 5.8 | Tapered Plus |
| 4.6 | Tapered Internal |
| 4.6 | Tapered Tissue Level |
| 5.8 | Tapered Short |
| LAA 15°, Implant Logistics, Implant-One 300 Series | Implant Logistics | 3.5, 4.1, 4.5 | Implant One | 300 Series | 2.75 | Internal Conical 6° Morse Taper |
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ZEST DENTAL
SOLUTIONS
K260555
| Zest Model | Implant Mfg | Implant Diameters (Ø) mm | Implant System Name | Implant Platform Name | Platform Diameter (Ø) mm | Connection Type |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| LAA 15", Implant Logistics, Implant-One 400 Series | | 4.0, 4.5, 5.5 | Implant One | 400 Series | 3.25 | Internal Conical 6" Morse Taper |
| LAA 15", BioHorizons Internal Hex | BioHorizons | 3.0, 3.4, 3.8 | Tapered Plus, Tapered 3.0 | 3.0 (Gray) | 3.0 | Internal Hex |
| LAA 15", BioHorizons Conical (CONELOG) | BioHorizons | 3.3 | Tapered Pro Conical | Narrow (Gray) | N/A | Conical |
| | | 3.3, 3.8 | | | | |
| | | 3.8 | | Regular (Yellow) | N/A | |
| | | 3.8, 4.2, 4.6, 5.2 | | | | |
| | | 4.2, 4.6, 5.2 | Tapered Short Conical | | | |
| LAA 15", Implant Direct Legacy 3.0 | Implant Direct | 3.2 | Legacy3 (Blue) | Internal Hex Connection (Blue) 3.0 | 3.0 | Internal Hex |
| LAA 15", Hiossen EK | Hiossen | 3.3, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 7.0 | EK III NH | Hex 2.1 | 3.35 | Internal Hex Conical |
| LAA 15", Hiossen ET Mini | | 3.2, 3.5 | ET III Mini | Hex 2.1 | 2.80 | Internal Hex Conical |
| LAA 15", Hiossen ET Regular | | 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 5.5, 6.0, 7.0 | ET III Regular, Ultra-Wide | Hex 2.5 | 3.35 | Internal Hex Conical |
| | | 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 6.0, 7.0 | ET IV Regular, Ultra-Wide | | | |
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ZEST DENTAL
SOLUTIONS
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# v. Predicate Device Comparison
The following table compares the Indications for Use and key technological characteristics of the subject and predicate device:
Device Comparison Table
| | Subject Device | Primary Predicate Device | Reference Device | Reference Device | Reference Device |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Zest Anchors, Inc. LOCATOR Angled Abutment K260555 | Zest Anchors, Inc. LOCATOR Angled Abutment K252944 | Hiossen, Inc. EK Digital Abutments K233389 | Hiossen, Inc. ET Hybrid Abutment K170421 | Hiossen, Inc. ET Abutment System (ET Angled) K222636 |
| Reason for Predicate/Reference | n/a | Design of Locator Angled Abutment | Hiossen connection is compatible with EK connection | Hiossen connection is compatible with ET regular and Ultra-Wide connection | Hiossen connection is compatible with ET Ultra-Wide, ET Regular & ET Mini connection |
| Indications for Use | The LOCATOR Angled Abutment is indicated for the attachment of full or partial, fixed and removable, restorations retained by endosseous implants to restore masticatory function for the patient. The complete list of OEM implant compatibilities is provided in the 510(k) Summary. | The LOCATOR Angled Abutment is indicated for the attachment of full or partial, fixed and removable, restorations retained by endosseous implants to restore masticatory function for the patient. The complete Indications for Use Statement with OEM implant compatibilities is provided in the 510(k) Summary for K252944. | EK DIGITAL ABUTMENTS are intended for use with a dental implant to provide support for prosthetic restorations such as crowns, bridges, or overdentures. | ET Hybrid Abutment is a customized abutment intended for use with HIOSSEN ET dental implant in the edentulous or partially edentulous maxilla or mandible to provide support for prosthetic restorations such as crowns and bridges. All digitally designed copings for use with the ET Hybrid Abutment for CAD/CAM are intended to be sent to a HIOSSEN Inc. manufacturing facility for Manufacture. | The ET Abutments are indicated for use with ET Dental Implants to provide support to prosthetic restoration such as crowns, bridges and overdentures in partially or fully edentulous patients. |
| Design | | | | | |
| Abutment Cuff Height | 2.5 - 7.5 mm | 2.5 - 7.5 mm | 0.5-8.5mm | 0.5~8.0mm | 8.0mm |
| Abutment Type | Angled | Angled | Straight, Angled | Straight, Angled | Angled |
| Abutment connection | Conical Internal Hex | Conical Internal Hex | Internal Hex | Internal Hex | Conical Internal Hex |
| Abutment Angle | 15° | 15° | 0°-30° | 0°-30° | 17° |
| Sterilization Method | Moist heat end user sterilization | Moist heat end user sterilization | Delivered non-sterilized Steam sterilized by user | Abutments provided sterile | Delivered non-sterilized Steam sterilized by user |
| Compatibility | Hiossen EK Hiossen ET (Ultra-Wide, Regular, Mini) | BioHorizons (Tapered Plus, Tapered 3.0, Mount Free Tapered Internal, CONELOG Narrow CONELOG Regular Tapered Pro Conical Narrow, Tapered Pro Conical Regular, Tapered Short Conical Regular) Implant Direct Legacy3, 3.0mmD | Hiossen EK | Hiossen ET Regular Hiossen ET Ultra-Wide | Hiossen ET Mini, Hiossen ET Regular, Hiossen ET Ultra-Wide |
| Materials | | | | | |
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| Abutment | Ti-6Al-4V ELI | Ti-6Al-4V ELI | Ti-6Al-4V ELI | Ti-6Al-4V Zirconia Oxide | Ti-6Al-4V (ASTM F136) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Abutment Coating | TiN | TiN | None | None | None |
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## vi. Summary of Non-Clinical Performance Testing
Confirmation of the compatibility of the new Locator Angled Abutments with their corresponding compatible implant systems from Hiossen was based on the requirements provided in the implant manufacturer's drawing specifications, as cleared in their respective 510(k) applications.
No new V&V is required and performance is deemed equivalent to the OEM's FDA cleared device through the replication of critical specifications provided by the implant manufacturer and referenced 510k clearances.
The LOCATOR Angled Abutments are made of titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V ELI, conforming to ASTM F136, and have a TiN (Titanium Nitride) coating, identical to the predicate device K252944. TiN coating performance was tested per ASTM F1044 and ASTM F1147 in K233587 and being leveraged in the current submission.
The packaging of the LOCATOR Angled Abutments is similar to the packaging of the predicate device, consisting of the LOCATOR angled abutment placed in a vial and sealed in a polybag, along with a parallel post (class I device) used to visually confirm the desired abutment orientation. Additionally, some packaged configurations will include the LOCATOR Angled Abutment Screw packaged in a separate vial and sealed in the same polybag as the abutment and parallel post. Packaging and shipping validation testing was completed previously where the LOCATOR Angled Abutment worst case device and packaging were undamaged after the test, as desired. The results have been leveraged for the LOCATOR Angled Abutment where engineering analysis established that the subject device does not create a new worst-case scenario.
The cleaning and sterilization are identical to the predicate device. The results have been leveraged for the LOCATOR Angled Abutment where engineering analysis established that the subject device does not create a new worst-case scenario.
MR compatibility testing was conducted previously per ASTM F2052-21, ASTM F2213-17, ASTM F2182-19, ASTM F2119-07, and FDA guidance "Testing and Labeling Medical Devices for Safety in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) Environment" on abutment and implant components made of Ti-6Al-4V and designed with similar features as the LOCATOR Angled Abutments of this 510(K) submission. The tests that were conducted are Force: static magnetic field induced displacement force, Torque: static magnetic field induced torque, Heating: Radiofrequency field (RF) induced heating, Image Quality: susceptibility induced image artifacts, Heating: Gradient field induced heating, and Vibration: Gradient field induced vibration. The results have been leveraged for the LOCATOR Angled Abutment where engineering analysis established that the subject device does not create a new worst-case scenario.
An assessment for biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1 was conducted previously using testing from K072878 and additional cytotoxicity testing per ISO 10993-5 cleared under K233587. The results have been leveraged for the LOCATOR Angled Abutment where engineering analysis established that the subject device does not create a new worst-case scenario.
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## vii. Substantial Equivalence
As this is a modification to the manufacturer’s own cleared and marketed device, the risk based analysis and results of the design control activities performed provide reasonable assurance that the subject devices have demonstrated substantial equivalence to the predicate devices in that they share the same intended use and principles of operation, use the same materials and manufacturing processes, and utilize the same fundamental design including identical prosthetic attachment features; thus the indications for use has been expanded to include compatibility with additional implant systems from Hiossen. To support this, the following 510(k) numbers are included as reference devices solely to identify the compatible OEM implant bodies K203360, K240232, K120847, K103537, K153332, and K183242.
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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.