ACETAL DENTAL/PREFORMED CLASP

K983558 · Dentamax, Inc. · EHP · Jan 7, 1999 · Dental

Device Facts

• Record ID: K983558
• Device Name: ACETAL DENTAL/PREFORMED CLASP
• Applicant: Dentamax, Inc.
• Product Code: EHP · Dental
• Decision Date: Jan 7, 1999
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 872.3285
• Device Class: Class 1

Intended Use

Fabrication of dental prostheses like: clasps on partial prostheses, provisional bridges, space maintainers, partials, active and passive aesthetic containing devices, and gnatological bites.

Device Story

Acetal Dental Preformed Clasp is a dental prosthetic component used by dental professionals for the fabrication of various dental appliances. The device serves as a structural element in partial prostheses, provisional bridges, space maintainers, and aesthetic devices. It is utilized in a clinical or laboratory setting to assist in the construction of dental restorations. By providing a preformed shape, it simplifies the fabrication process for the clinician or technician, potentially improving the efficiency of creating custom dental prostheses and supporting patient oral function and aesthetics.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Preformed dental clasp made of acetal resin. Designed for use in dental prosthetics. Class I device.

Indications for Use

Indicated for fabrication of dental prostheses including clasps on partial prostheses, provisional bridges, space maintainers, partials, aesthetic devices, and gnatological bites.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A preformed clasp or a preformed wire clasp is a prefabricated device made of austenitic alloys or alloys containing 75 percent or greater gold and metals of the platinum group intended to be incorporated into a dental appliance, such as a partial denture, to help stabilize the appliance in the patient's mouth by fastening the appliance to an adjacent tooth.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

7 1999 JAN

Mr. Martin A. Riqutto Director of Operations Pressing North America, Incorporated 4311 SW Research Way Corvallis, Oregon 97333

K983558 Re : Acetal/Dental Preformed Clasp Trade Name: Requlatory Class: I EHP Product Code: October 13, 1998 Dated: October 13, 1998 Received:

Dear Mr. Riqutto:

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 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 (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 regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. ਉ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, 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 requlation may result in requlatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Reqister. 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 leqally 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 labelinq 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" (21CFR 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/dsma/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

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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## 5.0 LABELING:

5.1 Indications Statement

To be assigned. K983558 510(k) Number:

Acetal Dental / Preformed Clasp Device Name:

Indications for Use:

Fabrication of dental prostheses like: clasps on partial prostheses, provisional bridges, space maintainers, partials, active and passive aesthetic containing devices, and gnatological bites.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Prescription Use
(Per 21 CRF 801.109)

OR

Over the Counter Use

(Optional Format 1-2-96)

Susan Russo

(Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection Common, and General Hospita 510(k) Number