Medentika TiBase CAD/CAM Abutments are intended for use with dental implants as a support for single or multiple tooth prostheses in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient.
Device Story
Medentika TiBases are titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) components serving as the lower portion of two-piece dental abutments. They interface with various dental implant systems to support CAD/CAM-designed restorations (copings/crowns). The system utilizes the Straumann CARES Visual Plug-In for Dental Wings CAD software for design; patient-specific restorations are milled at a validated Straumann center. The device is used in dental clinics by clinicians to provide stable prosthetic support. The TiBase is fixed to the restoration using a cleared dental cement (e.g., Multilink Hybrid Abutment Cement). The device is provided non-sterile and requires moist heat sterilization by the user. By providing a standardized titanium base for custom CAD/CAM restorations, the device enables patient-specific prosthetic solutions, improving fit and functional outcomes for edentulous patients.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Fatigue testing performed per ISO 14801 to demonstrate mechanical strength equivalent to predicate devices. Dimensional analysis conducted via reverse engineering against OEM components. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Two-piece abutment system; material: Titanium-aluminum-vanadium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V). Dimensions: various prosthetic heights (3.5mm, 5.5mm). Connectivity: compatible with multiple implant systems (Nobel Biocare, Dentsply, Biomet 3i, Straumann, Zimmer). Sterilization: moist heat (autoclave), validated to SAL 10^-6 per ISO 17665. CAD/CAM workflow via Straumann CARES system.
Indications for Use
Indicated for partially or fully edentulous patients requiring single or multiple tooth prostheses 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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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
September 15, 2017
Medentika GmbH % Jennifer M. Jackson, MS Director. Regulatory Affairs & Ouality Straumann USA, LLC 60-100 Minuteman Road Andover, Massachusetts 01810
Re: K170838
Trade/Device Name: Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NHA Dated: August 15, 2017 Received: August 16, 2017
Dear Jennifer M. Jackson, MS:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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.
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Andrew I. Steen -S
for Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology. General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation 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) K170838
Device Name
Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases
Indications for Use (Describe)
Medentika TiBase CAD/CAM Abutments are intended for use with dental implants as a support for single or multiple tooth prostheses in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient.
| Implant System Compatibility | Series | Implant Diameter (mm) | Platform Diameter (mm) |
|------------------------------------------------|--------|-------------------------|---------------------------|
| Nobel Biocare Replace Select | E | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0, 6.0 | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0, 6.0 |
| Dentsply®Implants/ASTRA TECH<br>OsseoSpeed® EV | EV | 3.6, 4.2, 4.8, 5.4 | 3.6, 4.2, 4.8, 5.4 |
| Nobel Biocare Nobel Active | F | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0 | 3.5, 3.9 (4.3), 3.9 (5.0) |
| Biomet 3i Osseotite Certain | H | 3.25, 4.0, 5.0 | 3.4, 4.1, 5.0 |
| Biomet 3i Osseotite | - | 3.25, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0 | 3.4, 4.1, 5.0 |
| Nobel Biocare Branemark | K | 3.3, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0 | 3.5, 4.1, 4.1, 5.1 |
| Straumann / Bone Level | L | 3.3, 4.1, 4.8 | 3.3, 4.1, 4.8 |
| Straumann / Soft Tissue Level | N | 3.3, 4.1, 4.8 | 3.5( NNC), 4.8, 6.5 |
| Zimmer Tapered Screw-vent | R | 3.3, 3.7, 4.1, 4.7, 6.0 | 3.5, 4.5, 5.7 |
| Astra Tech OsseoSpeed | ട | 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 | 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 |
| Dentsply Friadent Frialit/XiVE | T | 3.4, 3.8, 4.5, 5.5 | 3.4, 3.8, 4.5, 5.5 |
| Dentsply Friadent Ankylos | Y | 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, 7.0 | 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, 7.0 |
Medentika TiBase is intended for use with the Straumann® CARES® System.
All digitally designed copings and/or crowns are intended to be sent to Straumann for manufacture at a validated milling center.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
|X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# Traditional 510(k) Submission
Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases
510(k) Summary
# K170838
# 510(k) Summary
# Submitter
Straumann USA, LLC
60 Minuteman Road
Andover, MA 01810
## on behalf of:
Medentika GmbH
Hammweg 8-10
76549 Hügelsheim, Germany
## Contact Person:
Jennifer M. Jackson, MS
Director, Regulatory Affairs & Quality, Straumann USA, LLC
Telephone: (978) 747-2509
Fax: (978) 747-0023
Prepared By and Alternate Contact:
Ana Carolina Martins Vianna
Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Manager, Institut Straumann AG
ana.vianna@straumann.com
Date Prepared: 15 Sep 2017
# Device
Trade Name: Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases Common Name: Endosseous dental implant abutment Classification Name: Endosseous dental implant abutment (21 CFR 872.3630) Regulatory Class: ll Product Code: NHA
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# Traditional 510(k) Submission Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases 510(k) Summary
# Predicate Device
Primary Predicate:
K150203 – Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments, Medentika GmbH
Reference Predicates:
K142890 – Straumann® CARES® Variobase™ Abutments, Institut Straumann AG
K051705 - IPS e.max® CAD / IPS e.max ZIRCAD, Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
K061804 – zerion®, etkon International GmbH
- K162890 Straumann BLT 02.9mm SC. SLA or SLActive, RXD. Loxim, SC Closure Cap and Healing Abutments, SC Temporary Abutments, SC Variobase Abutments, SC CARES Abutment
- K130436 Ivoclar Vivadent Multilink Hybrid Abutment Cement
# Device Description
The Medentika TiBases are titanium bases to be used as the lower part of two-piece abutments. The upper part of the two-piece abutment is a CAD/CAM designed and manufactured restoration. The TiBases are provided in several models and dimensions, according to the compatible implant systems declared in the Indications for Use statement.
The design of the CAD/CAM restorations is to be carried out through the Straumann CARES Visual Plug-In for Dental Wings CAD System. The patient-specific restorations must be milled by a Straumann milling center.
This submission includes:
- New TiBases with a shorter prosthetic height (3.5mm), as follows: .
- o E-Series
- o F-Series
- H-Series o
- o I-Series
- o K-Series
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# Traditional 510(k) Submission
Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases
510(k) Summary
- L-Series o
- N-Series o
- R-Series o
- S-Series O
- o T-Series
- . A new line of titanium bases (EV-Series) compatible with Dentsply® Implants/ASTRA TECH OsseoSpeed® EV implants
- The zirconia raw material (zerion®, K061804) for the CAD/CAM restorations for . use on the new shorter TiBases which had been previously cleared for use with the predicate Medentika TiBases (K150203)
- An additional restoration material (IPS e.max CAD, K051705) for the CAD/CAM ● restorations for use on the previously cleared TiBases (K150203) and the new shorter TiBases
# Indications for Use
Medentika TiBase CAD/CAM Abutments are intended for use with dental implants as a support for single or multiple tooth prostheses in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient.
| Implant System Compatibility | Series | Implant Diameter (mm) | Platform Diameter (mm) |
|-------------------------------------------------|--------|-------------------------|---------------------------|
| Nobel Biocare Replace Select | E | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0, 6.0 | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0, 6.0 |
| Dentsply® Implants/ASTRA<br>TECH OsseoSpeed® EV | EV | 3.6, 4.2, 4.8, 5.4 | 3.6, 4.2, 4.8, 5.4 |
| Nobel Biocare NobelActive | F | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0 | 3.5, 3.9 (4.3), 3.9 (5.0) |
| Biomet 3i Osseotite Certain | H | 3.25, 4.0, 5.0 | 3.4, 4.1, 5.0 |
| Biomet 3i Osseotite | I | 3.25, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0 | 3.4, 4.1, 5.0 |
| Nobel Biocare Branemark | K | 3.3, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0 | 3.5, 4.1, 4.1, 5.1 |
| Straumann / Bone Level | L | 3.3, 4.1, 4.8 | 3.3, 4.1, 4.8 |
| Straumann / Soft Tissue Level | N | 3.3, 4.1, 4.8 | 3.5(NNC), 4.8, 6.5 |
| Zimmer Tapered Screw-vent | R | 3.3, 3.7, 4.1, 4.7, 6.0 | 3.5, 4.5, 5.7 |
| Astra Tech OsseoSpeed | S | 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 | 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 |
| Dentsply Friadent Frialit/XiVE | T | 3.4, 3.8, 4.5, 5.5 | 3.4, 3.8, 4.5, 5.5 |
| Dentsply Friadent Ankylos | Y | 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, 7.0 | 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, 7.0 |
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# Traditional 510(k) Submission Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases 510(k) Summary
Medentika TiBase is intended for use with the Straumann® CARES® System.
All digitally designed copings and/or crowns are intended to be sent to Straumann for manufacture at a validated milling center.
# Technological Characteristics
The subject and the primary predicate devices are two-piece abutments used as a base when fabricating a CAD/CAM restoration. The subject and primary predicate devices are based on the following same technological elements:
- . design
- function
- sterilization .
- packaging ●
The following technological differences exist between the subject and primary predicate devices:
- prosthetic height (also referred to as chimney height) .
- a new line of titanium bases (EV-Series) .
- an additional previously cleared restoration material, IPS e.max CAD (K051705), . is being indicated for the coping/crown
Table 1 provides a comparison of the features of the subject devices to the predicate devices. The assessment of the differences is also included.
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Traditional 510(k) Submission
Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases
# 510(k) Summary
| Indications for Use | SUBJECT DEVICE | PRIMARY PREDICATE | REFERENCE DEVICES | EQUIVALENCE DISCUSSION | | SUBJECT DEVICE<br>Medentika CAD/CAM<br>Titanium Bases | PRIMARY PREDICATE<br>Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments<br>(K150203) | REFERENCE DEVICES<br>Straumann CARES Variobase<br>(K142890) | EQUIVALENCE DISCUSSION |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Medentika CAD/CAM Titanium Bases | Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments (K150203) | Straumann CARES Variobase (K142890) | Equivalent | Prosthetic Height(s) | 3.5 mm and 5.5 mm | 4.0 mm and 5.5mm | 3.5 mm | Equivalent |
| | Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments are intended for use with dental implants as a support for single or multiple tooth prostheses in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient. | Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments are intended for use with dental implants as a support for single or multiple tooth prostheses in the maxilla or mandible of a partially or fully edentulous patient. | The Straumann® Variobase™ Abutment is a titanium base placed onto Straumann dental implants to provide support for customized prosthetic restorations. Straumann® Variobase™ Abutments are indicated for screw-retained single tooth or cement-retained single tooth and bridge restorations. | The difference in the Indications For Use statements is related to addition of the subject devices. | | | | | The prosthetic height of the subject<br>devices is the same as cleared for<br>the predicate and reference devices. |
| | Abutments are compatible with the following implant systems:<br>• E-Series: Nobel Biocare Replace Select 3.5, 4.3, 5.0, 6.0<br>• EV-Series: Dentsply Implants / ASTRA TECH OsseoSpeed EV 3.6, 4.2, 4.8, 5.4<br>• F-Series: Nobel Biocare NobelActive 3.5, 4.3, 5.0<br>• H-Series: Biomet 3i Osseotite Certain 3.25, 4.0, 5.0<br>• I-Series: Biomet 3i Osseotite 3.25, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0<br>• K-Series: Nobel Biocare Brånemark 3.3, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0<br>• L-Series: Straumann Bone Level 3.3, 4.1, 4.8<br>• N-Series: Straumann Standard 3.3, 4.1, 4.8<br>• R-Series: Zimmer Tapered Screw-Vent 3.3, 3.7, 4.1, 4.7, 6.0<br>• S-Series: Astra Tech OsseoSpeed 3.5/4.0, 4.5/5.0<br>• T-Series: Dentsply Friadent Frialit/XiVE 3.4, 3.8, 4.5, 5.5<br>• Y-Series: Dentsply Friadent Ankylos 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, 7.0<br>• Medentika TiBase is intended for use with the Straumann® CARES® System. | Abutments are compatible with the following implant systems:<br>• E-Series: Nobel Biocare Replace™ Select 3.5, 4.3, 5.0, 6.0<br>• F-Series: Nobel Biocare NobelActive™ 3.5, 4.3, 5.0<br>• H-Series: Biomet 3i Osseotite Certain 3.25, 4.0, 5.0<br>• I-Series: Biomet 3i Osseotite 3.25, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0<br>• K-Series: Nobel Biocare Brånemark 3.3, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0<br>• L-Series: Straumann Bone Level 3.3, 4.1, 4.8<br>• N-Series: Straumann Standard 3.3, 4.1, 4.8<br>• R-Series: Zimmer Tapered Screw-Vent 3.3, 3.7, 4.1, 4.7, 6.0<br>• S-Series: Astra Tech OsseoSpeed 3.5/4.0, 4.5/5.0<br>• T-Series: Dentsply Friadent Frialit/XiVE 3.4, 3.8, 4.5, 5.5<br>• Y-Series: Dentsply Friadent Ankylos 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, 7.0<br>Medentika TiBase is intended for use with the Straumann®CARES® System. | All digitally designed copings and/or crowns for use with the Straumann® Variobase™ Abutment system are intended to be sent to Straumann for manufacture at a validated milling center. | The basic indication of providing support for CAD/CAM prostheses is identical. All devices are CAD/CAM abutment designs to be used as a base when fabricating a patient-specific restoration. | Material of abutment | Titanium-aluminum-<br>vanadium alloy Ti-6Al-4V | Titanium-aluminum-<br>vanadium alloy Ti-6Al-4V | Titanium-Aluminum-Niobium alloy<br>(Ti-6Al-7Nb) | Equivalent |
| | All digitally designed copings and/or crowns are intended to be sent to Straumann for manufacture at a validated milling center. | | | | | | | | All devices are made of titanium<br>alloy. The subject devices are made<br>of the same titanium alloy as the<br>primary predicate device. |
| | SUBJECT DEVICE<br>Medentika CAD/CAM<br>Titanium Bases<br><br>Implant / Abutment<br>Diameter(s) | PRIMARY PREDICATE<br>Medentika CAD/CAM Abutments<br>(K150203) | REFERENCE DEVICES<br>Straumann CARES Variobase<br>(K142890) | EQUIVALENCE DISCUSSION | Material of restoration | Zirconia<br>IPS e.max CAD | Zirconia | Acrylics (temporary)<br>Zirconia (permanent)<br>IPS e.max CAD (permanent)<br>CoCr (permanent) | Equivalent |
| | E-Series: Nobel Biocare Replace<br>Select 3.5, 4.3, 5.0, 6.0 EV-Series: Dentsply Implants /<br>ASTRA TECH OsseoSpeed EV<br>3.6, 4.2, 4.8, 5.4 F-Series: Nobel Biocare<br>NobelActive 3.5, 4.3, 5.0 H-Series: Biomet 3i Osseotite<br>Certain 3.25, 4.0, 5.0 I-Series: Biomet 3i Osseotite<br>3.25, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0 K-Series: Nobel Biocare<br>Brånemark 3.3, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0 L-Series: Straumann Bone Level<br>3.3, 4.1, 4.8 N-Series: Straumann Standard<br>3.3, 4.1, 4.8 R-Series: Zimmer Tapered<br>Screw-Vent 3.3, 3.7, 4.1, 4.7, 6.0 S-Series: Astra Tech<br>OsseoSpeed 3.5/4.0, 4.5/5.0 T-Series: Dentsply Friadent<br>Frialit/XiVE 3.4, 3.8, 4.5, 5.5 Y-Series: Dentsply Friadent<br>Ankylos 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, 7.0 | E-Series: Nobel Biocare Replace<br>Select 3.5, 4.3, 5.0, 6.0 F-Series: Nobel Biocare<br>NobelActive 3.5, 4.3, 5.0 H-Series: Biomet 3i Osseotite<br>Certain 3.25, 4.0, 5.0 I-Series: Biomet 3i Osseotite<br>3.25, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0 K-Series: Nobel Biocare<br>Brånemark 3.3, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0 L-Series: Straumann Bone Level<br>3.3, 4.1, 4.8 N-Series: Straumann Standard<br>3.3, 4.1, 4.8 R-Series: Zimmer Tapered<br>Screw-Vent 3.3, 3.7, 4.1, 4.7, 6.0 S-Series: Astra Tech<br>OsseoSpeed 3.5/4.0, 4.5/5.0 T-Series: Dentsply Friadent<br>Frialit/XiVE 3.4, 3.8, 4.5, 5.5 Y-Series: Dentsply Friadent<br>Ankylos® 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, 7.0 | 3.3, 4.1 and 4.8 mm | Equivalent<br><br>The subject device diameters are<br>within the range of diameters for the<br>primary predicate devices, so that no<br>new concern is raised. | | | | | The materials indicated for the<br>subject devices are within the range<br>of materials cleared for use with the<br>predicate devices. |
| Implant-to-Abutment<br>Connection /<br>Compatible implant<br>systems | Nobel Biocare Replace™ Select Dentsply® Implants/ASTRA TECH<br>OsseoSpeed® EV EV-Series Nobel Biocare NobelActive™ Biomet 3i Osseotite® Certain® Biomet 3i Osseotite® Nobel Biocare Brånemark Straumann Bone Level Straumann Standard Zimmer Tapered Screw-Vent® Astra Tech OsseoSpeed™ Dentsply Friadent® Frialit/XiVE® Dentsply Friadent® Ankylos® | Nobel Biocare Replace™ Select Nobel Biocare NobelActive™ Biomet 3i Osseotite® Certain® Biomet 3i Osseotite® Nobel Biocare Brånemark Straumann Bone Level Straumann Standard Zimmer Tapered Screw-Vent® Astra<br>Tech OsseoSpeed™ Dentsply Friadent® Frialit/XiVE® Dentsply Friadent® Ankylos® | NNC (Narrow Neck CrossFit),<br>RN (Regular Neck),<br>WN (Wide Neck),<br>NC (Narrow CrossFit),<br>RC (Regular CrossFit) | Equivalent<br><br>Most of the connection styles of the<br>subject devices are within the range<br>of connections of the primary<br>predicate devices. The new<br>connection has been assessed<br>through fatigue testing. | Cement used in device<br>performance testing<br>Cement to fix patient-<br>specific coping to<br>TiBase according to<br>IFU | Multilink Hybrid Abutment Cement,<br>cleared by FDA under K130436<br><br>Multilink Hybrid Abutment Cement,<br>cleared by FDA under K130436 | Multilink Hybrid Abutment Cement,<br>cleared by FDA under K130436<br><br>Multilink Hybrid Abutment Cement,<br>cleared by FDA under K130436 | | Identical |
| Restoration<br>Angulation(s) | Up to 30° | Up to 30° | Up to 30° | Identical | | | | | |
| CAD/CAM System<br>Sterility | Straumann CARES System<br>Delivered non-sterile; to be sterilized<br>by user | Straumann CARES System<br>Delivered non-sterile; to be sterilized<br>by user | Straumann CARES System<br>Delivered non-sterile; to be sterilized<br>by user | Identical | | | | | |
| Sterilization by end<br>user | Moist heat sterilization | Moist heat sterilization | Moist heat sterilization | Identical | | | | | |
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Traditional 510(k) Submission
Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases
# 510(k) Summary
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Traditional 510(k) Submission
Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases
# 510(k) Summary
able 1 – Comparison between the subject and predicate device
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# Performance Data
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
# Biocompatibility Testing
The biocompatibility evaluation for the subject devices was conducted in accordance with ISO 10993-1:2009 "Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" and the biocompatibility evaluation flow chart according to 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', Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff, Document issued on: June 16, 2016".
The subject devices have the identical nature of body contact, contact duration, material formulation, manufacturing processes, and sterilization methods compared to the primary predicate devices. No new issues of biocompatibility are raised for the subject devices. Therefore, no additional biocompatibility testing was required.
## Sterilization Validation
Medentika titanium bases are provided non-sterile. Prior to use, sterilization is recommended. This cycle has been validated to a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10 by the overkill method, according to ISO 17665-1 Sterilization of health care products -- Moist heat -- Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation, and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices and ISO 17665-2 Sterilization of health care products — Moist heat — Part 2: Guidance on the application of ANSI/AAMI/ISO 17665-1.
## Mechanical Testing
The mechanical strength of the system is demonstrated through fatigue testing performed according to ISO 14801 - Dentistry - Implants - Dynamic fatigue test for endosseous dental implants and the FDA document Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Root-form Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Abutments. The tested subject devices exhibit a level of performance equivalent to that reviewed for the predicate devices.
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# Traditional 510(k) Submission Medentika CAD/CAM TiBases 510(k) Summary
Reverse engineering dimensional analysis was conducted using OEM implant bodies, OEM abutments, and OEM abutment screws.
# Conclusion
Based upon the assessment of the design and applicable performance data, the subject devices have been determined to be substantially equivalent to the identified predicate devices.
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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.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
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.