Inclusive® Zirconia Abutments compatible with: Zimmer Screw-Vent, Biomet 3i Certain and Nobel Biocare NobelReplace Implants
K143515 · Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. · NHA · Oct 1, 2015 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K143515
Device Name
Inclusive® Zirconia Abutments compatible with: Zimmer Screw-Vent, Biomet 3i Certain and Nobel Biocare NobelReplace Implants
Applicant
Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc.
Product Code
NHA · Dental
Decision Date
Oct 1, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3630
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Inclusive® Zirconia Abutments are premanufactured prosthetic components directly connected to endosseous dental implants and are intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation. Inclusive® Zirconia Abutments are compatible with the following bone-level implants: Biomet 3i™ Certain® internal hex implants with 3.4, 4.1, 5.0, 6.0 mm platform diameters; Nobel Biocare NobelReplace® straight and tapered internal connection implants with NP, RP, WP, 6.0 mm platform diameters; Zimmer Dental Screw-Vent® and Tapered Screw-Vent® internal hex implants with 3.5, 4.5, 5.7 mm platform diameters (excluding 3.3 mmD Screw-Vent implants)
Device Story
Inclusive® Zirconia Abutments are premanufactured prosthetic components designed to connect to endosseous dental implants to support crowns, bridges, or overdenture prostheses. The device consists of a zirconia abutment and a proprietary Inclusive abutment screw used to secure the abutment to the implant. The system is used in a clinical setting by dental professionals. The abutment is placed over the implant shoulder and fastened with the screw. The primary modification from the predicate is the inclusion of the proprietary abutment screw in place of OEM screws. The device benefits patients by providing a stable, biocompatible interface for prosthetic restoration in the maxillary or mandibular arch.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included fatigue strength testing and static load failure testing of finished assembled implant/abutment systems in accordance with FDA guidance for root-form endosseous dental implants and abutments. Results demonstrated implant-to-abutment compatibility and substantial equivalence to the predicate.
Indicated for patients requiring prosthetic rehabilitation via endosseous dental implants. Compatible with specific Biomet 3i, Nobel Biocare, and Zimmer Dental bone-level implant platforms.
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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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
October 1, 2015
Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. Mr. Brandon Shepard Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance Specialist 2212 Dupont Dr., Suite P Irvine, California 92612
Re: K143515
Trade/Device Name: Inclusive® Zirconia Abutments compatible with: Zimmer Screw-Vent, Biomet 3i Certain and Nobel Biocare NobelReplace Implants Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment Regulatory Class: II Product Code: NHA Dated: August 27, 2015 Received: August 28, 2015
Dear Mr. Shepard:
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 (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. 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.
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for Erin I. Keith, M.S. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital. Respiratory. Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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| Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES<br>Food and Drug Administration |
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| Expiration Date: January 31, 2017<br>See PRA Statement below. | <b>Indications for Use</b> |
| 510(k) Number (if known) | k143515 |
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| Device Name | Inclusive® Zirconia Abutments compatible with: Zimmer Screw-Vent, Biomet 3i Certain and Nobel Biocare NobelReplace Implants. |
| Indications for Use (Describe) | Inclusive® Zirconia Abutments are premanufactured prosthetic components directly connected to endosseous dental<br>implants and are intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation.<br><br>Inclusive® Zirconia Abutments are compatible with the following bone-level implants:<br><ul><li>Biomet 3i™ Certain® internal hex implants with 3.4, 4.1, 5.0, 6.0 mm platform diameters</li><li>Nobel Biocare NobelReplace® straight and tapered internal connection implants with NP, RP, WP, 6.0 mm platform diameters</li><li>Zimmer Dental Screw-Vent® and Tapered Screw-Vent® internal hex implants with 3.5, 4.5, 5.7 mm platform diameters (excluding 3.3 mmD Screw-Vent implants)</li></ul> |
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | <div> <label><input checked="" type="checkbox"/> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</label> </div> <div> <label><input type="checkbox"/> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</label> </div> |
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510(k) Summary
[As Required by 21 CFR 807.92]
#### SUBMITTER INFORMATION A.
B.
| Company Name: | PRISMATIK DENTALCRAFT, INC. |
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| Company Address: | 2212 Dupont Dr., Suite P<br>Irvine, CA 92612 |
| Company Phone / Fax: | (949) 225-1269 / (978) 313-0850 |
| Primary Contact Person: | Marilyn Pourazar, (949) 225-1269<br>Senior Director, RA/QA |
| Date Summary Prepared: | September 30, 2015 |
| DEVICE IDENTIFICATION | |
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | Inclusive® Zirconia Abutments<br>compatible with: Zimmer Screw-Vent, Biomet 3i<br>Certain and Nobel Biocare NobelReplace Implants. |
| Common Name: | Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment |
| Regulation Number: | 872.3630 |
| Product Code: | NHA |
| Device Class: | 2 |
### IDENTIFICATION OF PREDICATE DEVICE C.
Trade/Proprietary Name:
- · Inclusive Zirconia Abutment Blanks (K083480)
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION D.
Inclusive Zirconia Abutments are endosseous implant abutments which are placed into the dental implant to provide support for a prosthetic restoration. The
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abutment is placed over the implant shoulder and is fastened into the implant with a screw.
The purpose of this 510(k) filing is to validate our inclusive abutment screw to be used with our Inclusive® Zirconia Abutments that are compatible with the following bone-level implants:
- · Biomet 3i™ Certain® internal hex implants with 3.4, 4.1, 5.0, 6.0 mm platform diameters
- · Nobel Biocare NobelReplace® straight and tapered internal connection implants with NP, RP, WP, 6.0 mm platform diameters
- · Zimmer Dental Screw-Vent® and Tapered Screw-Vent® internal hex implants with 3.5, 4.5, 5.7 mm platform diameters (excluding 3.3 mmD Screw-Vent implants)
The predicate device utilizes an OEM abutment screw vs. the inclusive abutment screw used by the proposed device.
#### E. INDICATIONS FOR USE
Inclusive® Zirconia Abutments are premanufactured prosthetic components directly connected to endosseous dental implants and are intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation.
Inclusive® Zirconia Abutments are compatible with the following bone-level implants:
- · Biomet 3i™ Certain® internal hex implants with 3.4, 4.1, 5.0, 6.0 mm platform diameters
- · Nobel Biocare NobelReplace® straight and tapered internal connection implants with NP, RP, WP, 6.0 mm platform diameters
- · Zimmer Dental Screw-Vent® and Tapered Screw-Vent® internal hex implants with 3.5, 4.5, 5.7 mm platform diameters (excluding 3.3 mmD Screw-Vent implants)
#### F. NON-CLINICAL TESTING
Non-clinical test data was used to determine substantial equivalence with predicate devices.
Non-clinical testing was performed in accordance with FDA Guidance "Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Root-form Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments" and it consisted of. Fatigue Testing and Static Load Failure Testing of finished assembled implant/abutment systems.
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The testing performed demonstrated implant to abutment compatibility and has been used to support the substantial equivalence of the subject device to the identified predicate.
### G. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
Inclusive® Zirconia Abutments compatible with: Zimmer Screw-Vent, Biomet 3i Certain and Nobel Biocare NobelReplace Implants are substantially equivalent to the Inclusive Zirconia Abutment Blanks (K083480) identified in Section C above. They are substantially equivalent in intended use, materials, design and performance. To confirm the substantial equivalence, applicable performance tests such as Static Failure Load Testing and Fatigue Strength Testing have been performed, and the testing results and evaluations demonstrate the compatibility between the proposed and predicate devices. The detailed discussion and the testing procedure can be found in Section 018 (Performance Testing-Bench). The applicable standards that are used in this submission are listed below:
| Applicable Standards | |
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| ASTM F136-12a | Standard for Wrought Titanium-<br>6Aluminum-4Vanadium ELI (Extra<br>Low Interstitial) Alloy for Surgical<br>Implant Applications |
| AAMI/ANSI/ISO 10993-1:2009 | Biological Evaluation of Medical<br>Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing<br>within a Risk Management Process<br>(Biocompatibility) |
| ISO14801:2007 | Dentistry - Implants - Dynamic fatigue<br>test for endosseous dental implants |
| AAMI/ANSI 17665:-1:2006 | Sterilization of health care products -<br>Moist Heat - Part 1: Requirements for<br>the development, validation and routine<br>control of a sterilization process for<br>medical devices |
| AAMI/ANSI/ISO 17665-2:2009 | Sterilization of Health Care Products -<br>Radiation - Part 2: Guidance of on the<br>application of ISO 17665-1 |
| ANSI/AAMI ST79:2010 &A1:2010 &<br>A2:2011 & A3:2012 & A4:2013 | (Consolidated Text) Comprehensive<br>guide to steam sterilization and sterility<br>assurance in health care facilities |
(See Comparison Tables below).
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| Attributes | Predicate Device | Proposed Device | |
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| | Inclusive Zirconia Abutment<br>Blanks<br>(K083480) | Inclusive Zirconia Abutments<br>compatible with: Zimmer Screw-<br>Vent Platform | Similarities and Differences |
| Manufacturer | Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. | Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. | Same |
| Dimensions of<br>Abutment | Hex Dimensions:<br>2.4mm Across Flats<br>3.0mm Across Flats | Hex Dimensions:<br>2.4mm Across Flats<br>3.0mm Across Flats | Same |
| Abutment Screw<br>Manufacturer | Zimmer (OEM) | Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. | The proposed device includes<br>the inclusive abutment screw |
| Dimensions of<br>Abutment Screw | Length 9mm; 1-72 UNF-2A Thread | Length 9mm; 1-72 UNF-2A Thread | Same |
| Indications for Use | The Inclusive Zirconia Abutment<br>Blank is intended to be used in<br>conjunction with endosseous implant<br>in the maxillary and/or mandibular<br>arch to provide support for crowns,<br>bridges or overdenture prostheses.<br>The prosthesis can be cement<br>retained to the abutment. The<br>abutment screw is intended to secure<br>the abutment to the endosseous<br>implant. | Inclusive Zirconia Abutments are<br>premanufactured prosthetic<br>components directly connected to<br>endosseous dental implants and are<br>intended for use as an aid in<br>prosthetic rehabilitation. | Same Intended Use. |
| Platform<br>Compatibility | Zimmer Dental Screw-Vent 3.5, 4.5,<br>5.7mm | Zimmer Dental Screw-Vent 3.5, 4.5,<br>5.7mm (not compatible with<br>3.3mmD implant) | Same |
| Connection | Internal Hex | Internal Hex | Same |
| Design/Construction | Machined | Machined | Same |
| Anatomical Site | Oral Cavity | Oral Cavity | Same |
| Abutment Angle | 0°-20° | 0°-20° | Same |
| Implant Seat | Sits on a taper | Sits on a taper | Same |
| Screw Seat | Sits on a flat | Sits on a flat | Same |
| Material | Zirconia | Zirconia | Same |
# Comparison of Predicate and Proposed Devices: Zimmer Screw-Vent Platform
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| Attributes | Predicate Device | Proposed Device | |
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| | Inclusive Zirconia Abutment Blanks<br>(K083480) | Inclusive Zirconia Abutments<br>compatible with: Biomet 3i Certain<br>Implant System | Similarities and Differences |
| Manufacturer | Prismatik Dentalcraft. Inc. | Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. | Same |
| Dimensions of<br>Abutment | Hex Dimensions:<br>2.2mm Across Flats<br>2.7mm Across Flats | Hex Dimensions:<br>2.2mm Across Flats<br>2.7mm Across Flats | Same |
| Abutment Screw<br>Manufacturer | Biomet 3i (OEM) | Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. | The proposed device includes<br>the inclusive abutment screw |
| Dimensions of<br>Abutment Screw | Length 10mm; M1.6 Thread | Length 10mm; M1.6 Thread | Same |
| Indications for Use | The Inclusive Zirconia Abutment<br>Blank is intended to be used in<br>conjunction with endosseous implant<br>in the maxillary and/or mandibular<br>arch to provide support for crowns,<br>bridges or overdenture prostheses.<br>The prosthesis can be cement retained<br>to the abutment. The abutment screw<br>is intended to secure the abutment to<br>the endosseous implant. | Inclusive Zirconia Abutments are<br>premanufactured prosthetic<br>components directly connected to<br>endosseous dental implants and are<br>intended for use as an aid in prosthetic<br>rehabilitation. | Same Intended Use. |
| Platform<br>Compatibility | Biomet 3i Certain 3.4, 4.1, 5.0, 6.0mm | Biomet 3i Certain 3.4, 4.1, 5.0, 6.0mm | Same |
| Connection | Internal Hex | Internal Hex | Same |
| Design/Construction | Machined | Machined | Same |
| Anatomical Site | Oral Cavity | Oral Cavity | Same |
| Abutment Angle | 0°-20° | 0°-20° | Same |
| Implant Seat | Sits on a flat | Sits on a flat | Same |
| Screw Seat | Sits on a flat | Sits on a flat | Same |
| Material | Zirconia | Zirconia | Same |
| Attributes | Predicate Device | Proposed Device | |
| | Inclusive Zirconia Abutment<br>Blanks<br>(K083480) | Inclusive Zirconia Abutments<br>compatible with: Nobel Biocare<br>NobelReplace Implant System | Similarities and Differences |
| Manufacturer | Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. | Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. | Same |
| Dimensions of<br>Abutment | Cylindrical Diameter: 9.4mm<br>Connection Length: .8mm | Cylindrical Diameter: 9.4mm<br>Connection Length: .8mm | Same |
| Abutment Screw<br>Manufacturer | Nobel Biocare (OEM) | Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. | The proposed device includes<br>the inclusive abutment screw |
| Dimensions of<br>Abutment Screw | Length 8.3mm; M1.8 Thread | Length 8.3mm; M1.8 Thread | Same |
| Indications for Use | The Inclusive Zirconia Abutment<br>Blank is intended to be used in<br>conjunction with endosseous implant<br>in the maxillary and/or mandibular<br>arch to provide support for crowns,<br>bridges or overdenture prostheses.<br>The prosthesis can be cement<br>retained to the abutment. The<br>abutment screw is intended to secure<br>the abutment to the endosseous<br>implant. | Inclusive Zirconia Abutments are<br>premanufactured prosthetic<br>components directly connected to<br>endosseous dental implants and are<br>intended for use as an aid in prosthetic<br>rehabilitation. | Same Intended Use. |
| Platform<br>Compatibility | Nobel Biocare NobelReplace NP,<br>RP, WP, 6.0 | Nobel Biocare NobelReplace NP, RP,<br>WP, 6.0 | Same |
| Connection | Internal Trilobe | Internal Trilobe | Same |
| Design/Construction | Machined | Machined | Same |
| Anatomical Site | Oral Cavity | Oral Cavity | Same |
| Abutment Angle | 0°-20° | 0°-20° | Same |
| Implant Seat | Sits on a flat | Sits on a flat | Same |
| Screw Seat | Sits on a flat | Sits on a flat | Same |
| Material | Zirconia | Zirconia | Same |
# Comparison of Predicate and Proposed Devices: Biomet 3i Certain Platform
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# Comparison of Predicate and Proposed Devices: Nobel Biocare NobelReplace Platform
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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.