METALPRIMER II

K972594 · GC America, Inc. · KLE · Aug 26, 1997 · Dental

Device Facts

• Record ID: K972594
• Device Name: METALPRIMER II
• Applicant: GC America, Inc.
• Product Code: KLE · Dental
• Decision Date: Aug 26, 1997
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 872.3200
• Device Class: Class 2

Intended Use

Metalprimer II is a metal surface treatment material which provides a bond between the resin and metal in fabriacting dental appliances such as bonding opaque material to metal framework for hard resin veneer crowns, bonding denture base resin to metal base, clasp, attachment, repair of denture and bonding orthodontic resin to metal orthodontic bracket and wire.

Device Story

Metalprimer II is a chemical surface treatment agent used by dental professionals to facilitate adhesion between resin materials and metal substrates. Applied during the fabrication or repair of dental appliances (e.g., crowns, dentures, orthodontic hardware), the primer modifies the metal surface to improve bonding performance with resin. It is used in clinical or laboratory settings by dentists or dental technicians. By enhancing the bond strength between disparate materials, the device improves the durability and structural integrity of dental restorations and appliances, reducing the risk of debonding or failure.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Chemical surface treatment material for dental metal-to-resin bonding. Formulated as a liquid primer. No specific materials, energy sources, or software components described.

Indications for Use

Indicated for dental patients requiring bonding of resin to metal surfaces in dental appliances, including hard resin veneer crowns, denture bases, clasps, attachments, denture repairs, and orthodontic brackets/wires.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A resin tooth bonding agent is a device material, such as methylmethacrylate, intended to be painted on the interior of a prepared cavity of a tooth to improve retention of a restoration, such as a filling.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Mr. Terry L. Joritz Director - Regulatory Affairs & Quality Control GC America, Incorporated ... 3737 W. 127th Street Chicago, Illinois 60658

AUG 26 1997

K972594 Re : Metalprimer II Trade Name: Requlatory Class: II Product Code: KLE Dated: July 7, 1997 Received: July 11, 1997

Dear Mr. Joritz:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act of the Act. include requirements for annual reqistration, listing of devices, qood manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531

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through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or requlations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the requlation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Timothy A. Ulatowski

Timothv A Ulatowsk Director Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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## INDICATIONS FOR USE

(-16(k) # K972594

Device Name:

## Metalprimer II

Indications for Use:

Metalprimer II is a metal surface treatment material which provides a bond between the resin and metal in fabriacting dental appliances such as bonding opaque material to metal framework for hard resin veneer crowns, bonding denture base resin to metal base, clasp, attachment, repair of denture and bonding orthodontic resin to metal orthodontic bracket and wire.

Concurrence of CDRH/ODE

Susan Runner

(Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Dey 510(k) Number .

Prescription use Yes

ves the County use No