K192263 · Dio Corporation · NHA · Feb 21, 2020 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K192263
Device Name
UCLA CCM Abutment
Applicant
Dio Corporation
Product Code
NHA · Dental
Decision Date
Feb 21, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3630
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
UCLA CCM Abutment is intended for use with a dental implant to provide support for prosthetic restorations such as crowns, bridges, or overdentures.
Device Story
UCLA CCM Abutment is a dental implant abutment used to support prosthetic restorations; device is straight (0° angulation) and available in Hex (single-unit) or Non-Hex (multi-unit) configurations. It is fabricated from CoCrMo alloy and a plastic sleeve; requires user-performed steam sterilization before use. The device is intended for use by dental professionals in a clinical setting. The clinician attaches the abutment to a compatible dental implant; the abutment provides the interface for the final prosthesis. By providing a stable connection between the implant and the restoration, the device enables functional and aesthetic tooth replacement. The device is not for use with angulation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical testing was performed for this submission. Substantial equivalence is supported by non-clinical bench testing conducted in accordance with the FDA's 'Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Root-form Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments'. Biocompatibility and sterilization validation were leveraged from previously cleared predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: CoCrMo alloy and plastic sleeve (POM). Connection: Hex and Non-Hex internal connections. Dimensions: 4.0/4.5mm diameters; 1.0/3.0mm heights. Sterilization: Non-sterile, requires user steam sterilization (ISO 17665-1/2). Design: Straight (0° angulation).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring prosthetic restorations (crowns, bridges, or overdentures) supported by dental implants.
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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February 21, 2020
DIO Corporation % Peter Kang Business, Manager DIO USA 3470 Wilshire Blvd. #620 Los Angeles, California 90010
Re: K192263
Trade/Device Name: UCLA CCM Abutment Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NHA Dated: January 21, 2020 Received: January 23, 2020
Dear Peter Kang:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Sincerely.
Srinivas Nandkumar, Ph.D. for Director DHT1B: Division of Dental Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K192263
Device Name UCLA CCM Abutment
Indications for Use (Describe)
UCLA CCM Abutment is intended for use with a dental implant to provide support for prosthetic restorations such as crowns, bridges, or overdentures.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <table><tr><td><div> <span> <label>☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</label> </span> </div></td><td><div> <span> <label>☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</label> </span> </div></td></tr></table> | <div> <span> <label>☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</label> </span> </div> | <div> <span> <label>☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</label> </span> </div> |
| <div> <span> <label>☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</label> </span> </div> | <div> <span> <label>☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</label> </span> </div> | |
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# 510(k) Summary
## K 192263
This 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with requirement of 21 CFR part 807.92
#### Submitter:
Jiae Park DIO Corporation 66 Centum seo-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, 48058, Republic of Korea Phone +82-51-745-7836 +82-51-745-7781 Fax
#### Contact / US agent:
Peter Kang DIO USA. 3470 Wilshire Blvd. #620 Los Angeles, CA Phone +1-213-365-2875 +1-213-365-1595 Fax
#### Device Information:
Trade Name: UCLA CCM abutment Classification Name: Endosseous dental implant abutment Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630 Product Code: NHA Panel: Dental Device Class: Class II Date prepared: 02/21/2020
#### Indication For Use
UCLA CCM Abutment is intended for use with a dental implant to provide support for prosthetic restorations such as crowns, bridges, or overdentures.
#### Predicate devices
The subject device is substantially equivalent to the following Predicate Device: Primary predicate : NP-Cast Abutment System (K121843) Reference Devices : UV Active Implant System, CCM Cylinder (K182194) DIO CAD/CAM Abutment (K181037) UF(II) Narrow Implant System (K161987) UF Submerged Implant System (K122519) UF(II) Implant System (K170608) UF(II) Wide Fixture (K173975)
#### General Description
UCLA CCM Abutment is used for prosthetic restoration. It is used for cases with path and aesthetic and spatial constrainsts. After customization, be sure to use only dental non-precious metal for casting to make the prosthesis. When cast a prosthesis with UCLA CCM Abutment, the post height above the transmucosal collar of UCLA CCM Abutment has to be taller than 4mm.
The subject device is not to be used with any angulation and are straight only.
UCLA CCM Abutment has Hex, Non Hex connection. Hex-type abutment should be used for single unit restorations and is not recommended for multiple tooth restorations. Non Hex-type abutment is for multiunit restorations only. Both abutments types are compatible implant bodies (K182194,
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### K161987, K122519, K170608 and K173975)
UCLA CCM Abutments are made from CCM Alloy. UCLA CCM Abutment consists of UCLA CCM Abutment and abutment screw. It is provided non-sterile, this should be user steam sterilized before use. The UCLA CCM abutment compatible following own predicate Implant system.
| Proprietary<br>Name | UV Active<br>Implant<br>System | UF(II) Narrow<br>Implant<br>System | UF Sub<br>merged<br>Implant<br>System | UF(II)<br>Implant<br>System | UF(II) Wide<br>Fixture |
|--------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Compatible<br>Implants<br>(Knumber) | K182194 | K161987 | K122519 | K170608 | K173975 |
| Implant diameter<br>size(mm) | 3.0/3.3/3.8/4.0/<br>4.5/5.0/5.5/6.0/<br>6.5 | 3.0/3.3 | 3.8/4.0/4.5/5.0/<br>5.5/6.0/6.5/7.0 | 3.8/4.0/45/5.0/5<br>.5 | 5.9/6.4/6.9 |
| Implant Interface<br>Connection<br>Type/Size(mm) | Internal<br>connection<br>type/2.3, 3.35 | Internal<br>connection<br>type/2.3 | Internal<br>connection<br>type/3.35 | Internal<br>connection<br>type/3.35 | Internal<br>connection<br>type/3.35 |
| Type of Implant-<br>Abutment<br>Connection | Hex/Non Hex | Hex/Non Hex | Hex/Non Hex | Hex/Non Hex | Hex/Non Hex |
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## Summaries of Technological Characteristics
The subject device is substantially equivalent to the are substantially equivalent in intended use, material and comection interfaces to the implants are identical for each individual diameter and connection demonstrating Substantial Equivalence follows:
| | Subject Devices | Primary Devices | Reference Devices | | | |
|------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
| Applicant | DIO Corporation | OSSTEM Implant Co., Ltd. | DIO Corporation | | | |
| Trade Name | UCLA CCM Abutment | NP-Cast Abutment System | UV Active Implant System<br>CCM Cylinder | | | |
| 510(K) No. | K192263 | K121843 | K182194 | | | |
| Classification<br>Name | Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments<br>(872.3630) | Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments<br>(872.3630) | Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments<br>(872.3630) | | | |
| Product Code | NHA | NHA | NHA | | | |
| Class | II | II | II | | | |
| Material | CCM Abutment | CoCrMo Alloys | CCM Abutment | CoCrMo Alloys | CCM Abutment | CoCrMo Alloys |
| | Plastic Sleeve | POM | Plastic Sleeve | POM | Plastic Sleeve | POM |
| Design | Hex | Non-Hex | Hex | Non-Hex | Hex | Non-Hex |
| | Image: Hex | Image: Non-Hex | Image: Hex | Image: Non-Hex | Image: Hex | Image: Non-Hex |
| Diameters (mm) | 4.0/4.5 | 4.0/4.5 | 4.0/4.5 | 4.0/4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Height (mm) | 1.0/3.0 | 1.0/3.0 | 1.0/3.0 | 1.0/3.0 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
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| Maximum<br>angulation | 0° | 30° | 15° |
|------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Sterilization | Steam Sterilization by user<br>(Delivered non sterile) | Steam Sterilization by user<br>(Delivered non sterile) | Steam Sterilization by user<br>(Delivered non sterile) |
| Indications For<br>Use/<br>Intended Use | UCLA CCM Abutment is intended for use<br>with a dental implant to provide support for<br>prosthetic restorations such as crowns,<br>bridges, or overdentures. | The NP-Cast Abutment System is intended<br>for use with a dental implant to provide<br>support for prosthetic restorations such as<br>crowns, bridges, or overdentures. | CCM Cylinder is intended for use in<br>conjunction with the fixture in partially or<br>fully edentulous mandibles and maxillae, in<br>support of single or multiple-unit cement<br>retained restorations. And it should be used<br>with multi-unit abutment. It has Hex and Non-<br>hex connection. |
| Substantial<br>Equivalence<br>Discussion | Similarities :<br>UCLA CCM Abutment is substantially equivalent in indications for use, material, dimension, sterilization and similar design, technological<br>characteristics as primary predicate device (K121843).<br>UCLA CCM Abutment has same material, packaging, manufacturing process as own reference device (K182194).<br>Differences :<br>The subject device and reference devices are different in detailed shape, Indications for use and dimension. To support this discrepancy,<br>primary predicate device(K121843) selected in this submission.<br>The subject device's maximum angulation is different from primary predicate device (K121843). However, the subject device's maximum<br>angulations are in the range of angulation of primary predicate device (K121843).<br>The UCLA CCM Abutment is identical in fundamental scientific technology to the predicate device in that they all have been<br>designed, manufactured and tested in compliance with FDA's Class II special controls guidance document root-form endosseous<br>dental implants and endosseous dental implant abutments.<br>Any differences in technology characteristics are accompanied by information that demonstrated the device is substantially equivalent<br>as the predicate device. | | |
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## Non-clinical Testing
Non-clinical testing was conducted 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 testing finished assembled implant/abutment systems of the worst-case scenario. The results of the non-clinical testing demonstrate that the results have met the standards, and the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
### Fatigue Testing
Since the design does not include any angulation, fatigue testing was not conducted.
## Sterilization Validation and Shelf Life Testing
Sterilization validating testing has been performed in accordance with ISO 17665-1 and ISO 17665-2 for steam sterilization. Test results have demonstrated that the SAL of 10th was achieved and all testing requirements were met. The subject device is leveraged sterilization from K181037.
For the subject devices provided non-sterile status.
### Biocompatibility
The Biocompatibility Test are leveraged from own predicate device (K182194),
We provided the biocompatibility test report of the CoCrMo Alloys in own predicate device (K182194) per the FDA Guidance Document Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process".
CoCrMo Alloys used for the subject device and own predicate device (K182194) is exactly same manufacturer. The predicate device (K182194) support substantial equivalences because same manufacturing process and material are used for subject and own reference device. No new issues of biocompatibility are raised for the subject devices. Therefore, no additional biocompatibility testing was required.
#### Summary of clinical testing
No clinical testing was performed for this submission.
#### Conclusions
The UCLA CCM abutment constitutes a substantially equivalent medical device, meeting all the declared requirements of its intended use. This system has the same intended use and fundamental scientific technology as its predicate device. Therefore, UCLA CCM abutment sand its predicates are substantially equivalent.
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