PORS ON LITE

K972910 · Degussa Corp. · EJT · Oct 14, 1997 · Dental

Device Facts

• Record ID: K972910
• Device Name: PORS ON LITE
• Applicant: Degussa Corp.
• Product Code: EJT · Dental
• Decision Date: Oct 14, 1997
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 872.3060
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

Deube Alloy: Porcelain Fused To Metal Crowns -Full Metal Crowns - Bridges of any span length

Device Story

Pors On Lite is a dental alloy used by dental professionals for the fabrication of dental restorations. The device is intended for use in porcelain fused to metal crowns, full metal crowns, and bridges of any span length. It serves as a restorative material in dental clinical settings to replace missing or damaged tooth structure, providing structural support and aesthetic function for patients requiring dental prosthetics.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Dental alloy for crown and bridge restorations. Specific material composition and ASTM standards are not provided in the document.

Indications for Use

Indicated for use in dental restorations including porcelain fused to metal crowns, full metal crowns, and bridges of any span length.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A noble metal alloy is a device composed primarily of noble metals, such as gold, palladium, platinum, or silver, that is intended for use in the fabrication of cast or porcelain-fused-to-metal crown and bridge restorations.

Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for these devices is FDA's “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Dental Noble Metal Alloys.” The devices are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 872.9. See § 872.1(e) for availability of guidance information.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20856

Mr. Holger Meinicke Director Degussa Corporation Dental Division 3950 South Clinton Avenue 07080 South Plainfield, New Jersey

OCT 1 4 1997

K972910 Re : Pors On Lite Trade Name: Regulatory Class: II Product Code: EJT Dated: July 31, 1997 Received: August 7, 1997

Dear Mr. Meinicke:

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, Druq, and Cosmetic Act (Act). 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 reqistration, listing of devices, good 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 requlations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. ਸਾ 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 Druq Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements 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 regulations.

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 regulation (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 regulation 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,

Luzi Aldous

Timothy A. Ulatowski 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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510(k) Number (if known): K 972 910
Device Name: PORS ON LITE
Indications For Use:

Deube Alloy: Porcelain Fused To Metal Crowns
-Full Metal Crowns
- Bridges of any span length

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Susan Runner

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Prescription Use_In (Per 21 CFR 801.109)

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Over-The-Counter Use Ms

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