This device is used for developing color characterization of resin-based facing crown, jacket crown, and inlay and onlay restorations. The indication is same to that of stain materials in similar products.
Device Story
CHROMA ZONE COLOR STAIN is a dental laboratory material used for color characterization of resin-based restorations (jacket crowns, facing crowns, inlays, onlays). The device consists of 11 stain pastes and a clear paste composed of dimethacrylate monomers and inorganic fillers. It is applied by dental technicians using two primary techniques: the 'inner stain technique' (applying stain to dentin resin before enamel resin placement) or the 'surface stain technique' (applying to pit and fissure sites after shaping and polishing). The output is a color-characterized dental restoration, which aids in achieving natural tooth aesthetics. The device is used exclusively in dental laboratories; it does not involve automated processing or software.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Biocompatibility evaluation included acute oral toxicity testing in mice (LD50 > 8,000 mg/kg for inorganic filler BGP) and rats (LD50 > 3,000 mg/kg for matrix resin DTA), and genotoxicity testing (Ames test) which yielded negative results.
Technological Characteristics
Resin-based stain material consisting of dimethacrylate monomers and inorganic fillers (borosilicate glass containing SiO2, B2O3, Al2O3, Na2O, K2O, Fe2O). Formulated as 11 stain pastes and a clear paste. Used for manual color characterization of dental restorations via inner or surface staining techniques. No energy source, connectivity, or software components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for color characterization of resin-based jacket crowns, facing crowns, inlays, and onlays in dental laboratory settings.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Tooth shade resin material is a device composed of materials such as bisphenol-A glycidyl methacrylate (Bis-GMA) intended to restore carious lesions or structural defects in teeth.
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+81-6-348-2603 Facsimile: +81-6-348-2552
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# 510(K) SUMMARY
## 1. Submitter
- KURARAY CO., LTD. 1) Name 1-12-39, Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8611, Japan Address 2) 81(Japan)6-348-2603 Telephone 3) 81(Japan)6-348-2552 Facsimile 4) Contact person Yoshinori Nagase 5) Dental Material Department Medical Products Division Date June 25, 1998 6)
# 2. Representing (Subsidiary of KURARAY CO., LTD)
| 1) Name | KURARAY AMERICA Inc. |
|-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2) Address | 30th FI. Metlife Building, 200 Park Avenue, New<br>York, NY 10166 |
| 3) Telephone | (212)986-2230 |
| 4) Facsimile | (212)876-3543 |
| 5) Contact person | Koji Fijita<br>President |
### 3. Name of Device
| 1) Proprietary Name | CHROMA ZONE COLOR STAIN |
|------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| 2) Classification Name | Tooth shade resin material (21CFR 872.3690) |
- Classification Name 2) Resin-based stain material 3) Common/Usual Name
- 4. Predicate devices:
| 1) | TARGIS SYSTEM by IVOCLAR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | (K962878) |
|----|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| 2) | BELLEGLASS HP DENTAL LABORATORY CROWN AND<br>BRIDGRE FABRICATION SYSTEM by KERR CORP. | (K955331) |
| 3) | ARTGLASS & KEVLOC by HERAEUS KULZER, INC. | (K954115) |
| 4) | SOLIDEX by SHOFU DENTAL CORP. | (K972292) |
| 5) | FIBREKOR by JENERIC/PENTRON, INC. | (K964578) |
| 6) | DENTACOLOR VITA(VS) SHADE SYSTEM by HERAEUS<br>KULZER INC. | (K940800) |
# 5. Description for the premarket notification
CHROMA ZONE COLOR STAIN is classified into tooth shade resin material, CFR 21 Section 872.3690, because it is a device composed of materials such as dimethacrylate monomers and inorganic fillers intended to be used for laboratory fabrication of jacket crown, facing crown, inlay and onlay restorations.
This product is similar and substantially equivalent in design, composition and function to stain materials of the similar products which are identified in the paragraph 4 of this
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summary; all of which are safe, effective and beneficial.
- 6. Statement of the intended use.
This device is used for developing color characterization of resin-based facing crown, jacket crown, and inlay and onlay restorations. The indication is same to that of stain materials in similar products.
| 1) | TARGIS SYSTEM by IVOCLAR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | (K962878) |
|----|----------------------------------------------|-----------|
| 2) | BELLEGLASS HP DENTAL LABORATORY CROWN AND | (K955331) |
| | BRIDGRE FABLICATION SYSTEM by KERR CORP. | |
| 3) | ARTGLASS & KEVLOC by HERAEUS KULZER, INC. | (K954115) |
| 4) | SOLIDEX by SHOFU DENTAL CORP. | (K972292) |
| 5) | FIBREKOR by JENERIC/PENTRON, INC. | (K964578) |
| 6) | DENTACOLOR VITA(VS) SHADE SYSTEM by HERAEUS | (K940800) |
| | KULZER, INC. | |
7. Statement of the technological characteristics and safety CHROMA ZONE COLOR STAIN is developed to be used for color characterization in laboratory fabrication of resin-based jacket crown, facing crown, inlay and onlay. CHROMA ZONE COLOR STAIN is substantially equivalent in design, components and function to that of products sold in the U.S. market.
- 7-1 Components
CHROMA ZONE COLOR STAIN consists of 11 Stain Pastes, the Clear Paste and These components are similar to that of stain materials of the products in accessories. the paragraph 4 of this summary.
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In general, resin-based crown and bridge materials consists of body resin such as transparent, enamel and dentin, opaque resin, stain and accessories. CHROMA ZONE COLOR STAIN is a stain material for color characterization to be used in conjunction with resin-based crown and bridge materials. CHROMA ZONE COLOR STAIN is substantially equivalent in intended use and performance to that of products sold in the U.S. market. There are two methods for color characterization. One method is to put a stain material to dentin resin and place enamel resin on it.(Inner stain technique) The other method is to put a stain material to pit and fissure site after shaping and polishing (Surface stain technique) CHROMA ZONE COLOR STAIN is used by these methods and the procedure is same to that of products sold in the U.S. market.
CHROMA ZONE COLOR STAIN is substantially equivalent in design, components and function to that of products sold in the U.S. market.
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## 7-3 Chemical ingredients
The chemical ingredients except BGP, DTA, JFB2 and JFB404 have been already used in the following products that is allowed to be sold in U.S. market.
| 1. CLEARFIL LINER BOND 2 by Kuraray Co., Ltd. | | (K943169) |
|---------------------------------------------------------------|--|-----------|
| 2. PANAVIA 21 by Kuraray Co., Ltd. | | (K933030) |
| 3. CLEARFIL POSTERIOR 3 by Kuraray Co., Ltd. | | (K871635) |
| 4. PHOTO CLEARFIL OPAQUER by Kuraray Co., Ltd. | | (K925383) |
| 5. TEETHMATE F-1 by Kuraray Co., Ltd. | | (K965091) |
| 6. CLEARFIL LINER BOND 2V by Kuraray Co., Ltd. | | (K974486) |
| 7. CLEARFIL AP-X by Kuraray Co., Ltd. | | (K943168) |
| 8. PANAVIA EX; A Dental Adhesive by Kuraray Co., Ltd. | | (K855211) |
| 9. DURAFILL MICROFILL RESTORATIVE MATERIAL<br>by Kulzer, Inc. | | (K811669) |
| 10. PRISMA-FIL by DENTSPLY INTL | | (K801732) |
Both JFB2 and JFB404 do not affect safety of CHROMA ZONE COLOR STAIN, because it is a food additive and a same pigment is listed as a color additive in 21 CFR. BGP is a borosilicate glass containing SiO2, B2O3, Al2O3, Na2O, K2O and Fe2O. These metallic oxides are used as ingredients of dental porcelain.
#### 8. Summary of biological evaluation
The biocompatibility of BGP and DTA is as follows. These results suggest that CHROMA ZONE COLOR STAIN is a safe dental device.
#### 8-1 BGP(used as inorganic filler)
- 8-1-1 Acute toxicity
| 1) | Animal | Mouse |
|----|--------------|---------------------------------|
| 2) | Dosing route | Oral |
| 3) | Results | LD50: not less than 8,000 mg/kg |
## 8-2 DTA(used as matrix resin)
- 8-2-1 Acute toxicity
| 1) Animal | Rat |
|-----------------|-------------------------------|
| 2) Dosing route | Oral |
| 3) Baseline | I.P. greater than 2,000 mg/kg |
- 3) Results LD50; not less than 3,000 mg/kg
### 8-2-2 Genotoxicity test
| 1) Method | Ames test |
|------------|-----------|
| 2) Results | Negative |
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
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Kuraray Co., Ltd. C/O Mr. Koji Fujita President Kuraray America, Incorporated 30th FI Metlife Building 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166-3098
Re: K982259 Trade Name: Chroma Zone Color Stain Requlatory Class: II EBF Product Code: Dated: June 26, 1998 Received: June 26, 1998
Dear Mr. Fujita:
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 of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
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 Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP inspections, the Food and Drug 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 wow premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of
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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 (301) 594-4692. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. 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 (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
> Sincerely yours, unma 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): Device Name: CHROMA ZONE COLOR STAIN
# Indications for Use
Color characterization for:
- 1) Jacket crown
- Facing crown 2)
- 3) Inlay and onlay
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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Division of Dental, Infection Control,
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510(k) Number *K982259*
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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.
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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.