← Product Code [NHA](/submissions/DE/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/NHA) · K081186 # CONCAVE RN HEALING CAP (K081186) _Institut Straumann AG · NHA · May 23, 2008 · Dental · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/NHA/K081186 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Institut Straumann AG - **Product Code:** [NHA](/submissions/DE/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/NHA.md) - **Decision Date:** May 23, 2008 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Special - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 872.3630 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Dental ## Indications for Use Healing caps are intended to be placed into dental implants to protect the inner configuration and shoulder of the implant and to maintain, stabilize and form the soft tissue during the healing phase. ## Device Story RN Healing Cap, Concave is a component of the Straumann Dental Implant System. Device is placed into endosseous dental implants by a dental professional during the healing phase following implant surgery. Function is to protect the implant's internal configuration and shoulder while stabilizing and shaping surrounding soft tissue. Device is a passive mechanical component; no electronic or software-based processing involved. Benefits include protection of implant interface and promotion of favorable soft tissue healing for subsequent prosthetic restoration. ## Clinical Evidence Bench testing only. ## Technological Characteristics Mechanical dental abutment component. Design is a concave healing cap. Material and design are identical to the predicate device. ## Regulatory 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.) ## Predicate Devices - RN Esthetic Healing Caps ([K960634](/device/K960634.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0}------------------------------------------------ K081186 Section I 510(k) Summary MAY 2 3 2008 # 1. Applicant's Name and Address Straumann US (on behalf of Institut Straumann AG) 60 Minuteman Rd. Andover, MA 01810 Telephone Number: 800-448-8168, ext 2513 Fax Number: 978-747-0023 Contact Person: Elaine Alan Regulatory Affairs Specialist Date of Submission: April 25, 2008 ### 2. Name of the Device | Trade Name: | RN Healing Cap, Concave | |----------------------|---------------------------------------| | Common Name: | Abutment, Dental, Endosseous implants | | Classification Name: | Abutment, Dental, Endosseous implants | | Regulation Number: | §872.3630 | - 3. Legally Marketed Device to which Equivalence is Claimed (Predicate Device) RN Esthetic Healing Caps, K960634 ## 4. Description of the Device The Straumann Dental Implant System is an integrated system of endosseous dental implants, which are designed to support prosthetic devices for partially or fully edentulous patients. The system consists of a variety of dental implants, permanent and temporary abutments, healing caps and surgical and prosthetic parts and instruments. The device covered in this submission is a healing cap. ## 5. Intended Use of the Device Healing caps are intended to be placed into dental implants to protect the inner configuration and shoulder of the implant and to maintain, stabilize and form the soft tissue during the healing phase. ## 6. Technological Characteristics The proposed healing cap is substantially equivalent to the currently cleared device. The intended use, material, basic design and fundamental operating principles are identical to the predicate device. {1}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/1/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo consists of a stylized eagle or bird-like symbol with three curved lines forming its body and wings. The logo is surrounded by text that reads "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" in a circular arrangement. Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 MAY 2 3 2008 Institut Straumann AG C/O Ms. Elaine Alan Regulatory Affairs Specialist Straumann USA 60 Minuteman Road Andover, Massachusetts 01810 Re: K081186 Trade/Device Name: RN Healing Cap, Concave Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment Regulatory Class: II Product Code: NHA Dated: April 25, 2008 Received: April 28, 2008 Dear Ms. Alan: 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. If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. {2}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Ms. Alan Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0115. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html. Sincerely yours. Sasa Runa Chiu Lin, Ph.D. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {3}------------------------------------------------ Indications for Use Statement KO81186 Device Name: RN Healing Cap, Concave Indications for Use: Healing Caps are intended for placement onto dental implants to protect the inner configuration and shoulder of the implant and to maintain, stabilize and form the soft tissue during the healing phase. × Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C) (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Page 1 of 1 Supe Quano (Division Sign-Off) Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital Infection Control, Dental Devices 510(k) Number: ber. 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