Geistlich Bio-Flow®

K242510 · Geistlich Pharma AG · NPM · Mar 7, 2025 · Dental

Device Facts

• Record ID: K242510
• Device Name: Geistlich Bio-Flow®
• Applicant: Geistlich Pharma AG
• Product Code: NPM · Dental
• Decision Date: Mar 7, 2025
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 872.3930
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

Geistlich Bio-Flow® is intended for bone regeneration of contained defects around teeth or dental implants for the following uses: 1. filling of extraction sockets to enhance preservation of the alveolar ridge in contained situations with entirely intact, circumferential bone walls. 2. filling of contained periodontal defects of limited size with intact lingual and buccal walls, i.e. 3-wall intrabony defects. 3. filling of contained peri-implant defects of limited size to include 3-wall defects of a size up to 4 mm x 5 mm.

Device Story

Geistlich Bio-Flow® is a flowable, sterile, biocompatible bone grafting material composed of bovine bone mineral granules and porcine collagen (80:20 ratio). Provided in a pre-filled syringe, the device requires hydration with saline or blood prior to application via cannula. Used by dental clinicians in clinical settings to fill contained bone defects around teeth or implants. The material acts as a scaffold for bone regeneration. Clinical benefit includes alveolar ridge preservation and defect repair. Substantial equivalence is established through non-clinical bench testing and animal performance studies comparing bone regeneration metrics (defect fill area, bone-to-granule contact) against the predicate device.

Clinical Evidence

No human clinical data provided. Evidence consists of non-clinical bench testing (chemical/physical characterization, stability, handling/extrusion, sterilization, packaging, biocompatibility per ISO 10993) and an animal performance study. The animal study evaluated new bone growth and device resorption at 4, 8, and 12 weeks. Results showed comparable performance between Geistlich Bio-Flow® and the predicate (Geistlich Bio-Oss® Collagen) regarding defect fill area, bone regeneration height, and bone-to-granule contact at 8 and 12 weeks, with no adverse local tissue effects.

Technological Characteristics

Flowable bone graft material; bovine bone mineral granules (125-180 μm) and porcine collagen carrier. Single-use, X-ray sterilized. Supplied in pre-filled syringe (0.2 cc or 0.5 cc) for hydration with saline/blood. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993; packaging per ISO 11607/ASTM standards; stability per ICH Q1A(R2).

Indications for Use

Indicated for bone regeneration in contained dental defects, including extraction sockets for alveolar ridge preservation, 3-wall intrabony periodontal defects, and 3-wall peri-implant defects up to 4 mm x 5 mm.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

Bone grafting material is a material such as hydroxyapatite, tricalcium phosphate, polylactic and polyglycolic acids, or collagen, that is intended to fill, augment, or reconstruct periodontal or bony defects of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Special Controls

*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for bone grafting materials that do not contain a drug that is a therapeutic biologic. The special control is FDA's “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Dental Bone Grafting Material Devices.” (See § 872.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.)(2) Class III (premarket approval) for bone grafting materials that contain a drug that is a therapeutic biologic. Bone grafting materials that contain a drug that is a therapeutic biologic, such as biological response modifiers, require premarket approval. (c) *Date premarket approval application (PMA) or notice of product development protocol (PDP) is required.* Devices described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall have an approved PMA or a declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.

Predicate Devices

• Geistlich Bio-Oss® Collagen (K122894)

Reference Devices

• Geistlich Bio-Oss® (K240661)
• Geistlich Bio-Gide® (K212463)
• Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen (K120601)
• Novabone (K091484)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Geistlich Pharma AG % Roshana Ahmed Sr. Regulatory Specialist TELOS Partners LLC 2850 Frontier Drive Warsaw, Indiana 46582

March 07, 2025

Re: K242510

Trade/Device Name: Geistlich Bio-Flow® Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3930 Regulation Name: Bone Grafting Material Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NPM Dated: January 31, 2025 Received: January 31, 2025

Dear Roshana Ahmed:

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 (the 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 available 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.

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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).

Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (OS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).

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); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.

All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advicecomprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.

Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.

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assistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email ([e-mail]) or phone [phone] or 301-796-7100).

Sincerely,

Sherrill Lathrop Blitzer

Andrew Steen for Assistant Director DHT1B: Division of Dental and ENT Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT, and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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## Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K242510

Device Name Geistlich Bio-Flow(R)

### Indications for Use (Describe)

Geistlich Bio-Flow® is intended for bone regeneration of contained defects around teeth or dental implants for the following uses:

1. filling of extraction sockets to enhance preservation of the alveolar ridge in contained situations with entirely intact, circumferential bone walls.

2. filling of contained periodontal defects of limited size with intact lingual and buccal walls, i.e. 3-wall intrabony defects.

3. filling of contained peri-implant defects of limited size to include 3-wall defects of a size up to 4 mm x 5 mm.

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# 510(k) Summary

#### I. Submitter

Geistlich Pharma AG Bahnhofstrasse 40 CH-6110 Wolhusen Switzerland Phone: [phone]

Contact Person: Marco Steiner, Deputy Director Regulatory Affairs Date Prepared: March 7, 2025

#### II. Device

| Device Proprietary Name: | Geistlich Bio-Flow® |
|--------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Common or Usual Name: | Bone Grafting Material |
| Classification Name: | Bone grafting material, animal source |
| Regulation Number: | 872.3930 |
| Product Code: | NPM |
| Device Classification: | II |

#### III. Predicate Device

Substantial equivalence is claimed to the following device:

| Product Name | 510(k) | Applicant |
|-----------------------------|---------|---------------------|
| Geistlich Bio-Oss® Collagen | K122894 | Geistlich Pharma AG |

Reference devices:

- . Geistlich Bio-Oss®, K240661, Geistlich Pharma AG
- Geistlich Bio-Gide®, K212463, Geistlich Pharma AG .
- . Geistlich Bio-Oss Pen, K120601, Geistlich Pharma AG
- . Novabone, K091484, NovaBone Products, LLC

#### IV. Device Description

Geistlich Bio-Flow® is a flowable, sterile, biocompatible bone mineral plus collagen matrix consisting of Geistlich Bio-Oss® granules (K122894) and processed Geistlich Bio-Gide® collagen (K212463) in an 80:20 (dry weight) ratio. Geistlich Bio-Flow® is provided as dry granulated material pre-filled in a mixing syringe (0.2 cc or 0.5 cc fill volumes). Cannulas and a

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syringe for applying saline or blood to hydrate the product prior to extrusion are included with the product.

#### V. Indications for Use

Geistlich Bio-Flow® is intended for bone regeneration of contained defects around teeth or dental implants for the following uses:

- 1. filling of extraction sockets to enhance preservation of the alveolar ridge in contained situations with entirely intact, circumferential bone walls.
- 2. filling of contained periodontal defects of limited size with intact lingual and buccal walls, i.e. 3-wall intrabony defects.
- 3. filling of contained peri-implant defects of limited size to include 3-wall defects of a size up to 4 mm x 5 mm x 4 mm.

#### VI. Comparison of Technological Characteristics

Geistlich Bio-Flow® is substantially equivalent to Geistlich Bio-Oss® Collagen in terms of intended use and technological characteristics. The table below provides a comparison of the intended use and key features for each product.

| | Geistlich Bio-Flow®<br>Subject Device | Geistlich Bio-Oss® Collagen<br>(K122894) | Analysis |
|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Geistlich Pharma AG | Geistlich Pharma AG | Same |
| Indications for<br>Use | Geistlich Bio-Flow® is intended<br>for bone regeneration of<br>contained defects around teeth or<br>dental implants for the following<br>uses:<br><br>1. filling of extraction sockets<br>to enhance preservation of<br>the alveolar ridge in<br>contained situations with<br>entirely intact,<br>circumferential bone walls.<br><br>2. filling of contained<br>periodontal defects of<br>limited size with intact<br>lingual and buccal walls, | Geistlich Bio-Oss Collagen® is<br>intended for the following uses:<br>augmentation or<br>reconstructive treatment<br>of the alveolar ridge filling of periodontal<br>defects filling of defects after<br>root resection,<br>apicoectomy, and<br>cystectomy filling of extraction<br>sockets to enhance<br>preservation of the<br>alveolar ridge elevation of the maxillary<br>sinus floor | Similar<br>The<br>indications<br>for use<br>statement<br>for<br>Geistlich<br>Bio-Flow®<br>is a subset<br>of the<br>cleared<br>indications<br>of the<br>predicate<br>device.<br>This<br>difference<br>does not<br>alter the |

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| | Geistlich Bio-Flow®<br>Subject Device | Geistlich Bio-Oss® Collagen<br>(K122894) | Analysis |
|-------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | | | |
| | i.e. 3-wall intrabony defects.<br><br>3. filling of contained peri-implant defects of limited size to include 3-wall defects of a size up to 4 mm x 5 mm x 4 mm. | filling of periodontal defects in conjunction with products intended for Guided Tissue Regeneration (GTR) and Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) filling of peri-implant defects in conjunction with products intended for Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR). | intended use of the subject device when compared to the intended use of the predicate device. |
| Materials of<br>Construction<br>(Implant) | Geistlich Bio-Oss® bone mineral (bovine) + Collagen (porcine) | Geistlich Bio-Oss® bone mineral (bovine) + Collagen (porcine) | Same |
| Animal<br>Sourced<br>Material | Bovine bone<br>Porcine collagen | Bovine bone<br>Porcine collagen | Same |
| Form/ Shape | Dry granules provided in pre-filled syringe to be pre-wetted | Dry block to be pre-wetted | Similar |
| Particle Size | 125 - 180 mm | 250 – 1000 μm | Different |
| Single-Use | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Sterilization | X-ray | Gamma-ray | Similar |

Geistlich Bio-Flow® and the predicate device are single-use, radiation-sterilized, dental bone grafting materials composed of bovine bone granules and porcine collagen. The slight differences between the subject and predicate devices with respect to the indications for use statement restrict the indications for use of the subject device to contained defects of specific type and limited size; however, these differences do not alter the overall intended use of the subject device when compared to the intended use of the predicate device.

Geistlich Bio-Flow® is a flowable paste-like biomaterial containing Geistlich Bio-Oss® hydroxyapatite granules sizes ranging from 125 -180 um, and processed Geistlich Bio-Gide® collagen. The Geistlich Bio-Flow® granules are derived from the same manufacturing process as the granules used for the predicate device. The subject and predicate device are considered substantially equivalent with respect to materials of construction as the main components for both products are bone mineral matrix and the collagen carrier.

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Provided in a pre-filled syringe, Geistlich Bio-Flow® must be hydrated with saline or blood prior to application using an 17G cannula. A 1 mL syringe is provided with the product to allow for introduction of saline or blood into the pre-filled mixing syringe.

#### VII. Performance Data

The following non-clinical tests were performed to support substantial equivalence:

- . Characterization of chemical properties
- Chemical composition 100 % by mass o
- Amino Acid Composition O
- Molecular Weight Distribution of Soluble Proteins о
- Enzymatic Collagen Degradation O
- Collagen Solubility о
- Characterization of physical properties ●
- Porosity and morphology O
- Particle (Granule) Size O
- Volume Changes after Incubation o
- Additional studies ●
- Collagen stability studies O
- I Molecular Weight Distribution of Soluble Protein 18-months storage
- Enzymatic Collagen Degradation 18-months storage
- I Collagen Solubility 18-months storage
- Handling studies and extrusion studies O
- Extrusion Force
- l Material Handling with Blood
- Extrudable Volume
- I Organic and Inorganic Content of Extruded Material
- Characterization of Mineral Component (Bovine Bone Mineral) O
- . FITR spectroscopy
- 트 X-ray diffraction
- Sterilization Validation per ISO 11137-1:2006, ISO 11137-2:2013, and ISO 11137-● 3:2017
- Packaging Validation per ISO 11607-1:2019, ASTM F1980:2007, ASTM F1886/F1886M:2016, ASTM F88:2015, ASTM F1929:2015, and ASTM F2096:2011
- Product stability testing per ICH Q1A(R2) ●
- Biocompatibility Studies per ISO 10993-1:2018 ●
- Cytotoxicity per ISO 10993-5:2009 O
- Sensitization per ISO 10993-10:2021 O
- Irritation/Intracutaneous Reactivity per ISO 10993-10:2021 O
- Acute Systemic Toxicity per ISO 10993-11:2017 O

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- Material Mediated Pyrogenicity per USP <151> / Ph. Eur. Section 2.6.8 o
- Subacute Systemic Toxicity per ISO 10993-6:2016 and ISO 10993-11:2017 O
- Subchronic Systemic Toxicity per ISO 10993-6:2016 and ISO 10993-11:2017 о
- Chronic Systemic Toxicity per ISO 10993-11:2017 о
- Implantation (local tissue reaction) per ISO 10993-6:2016 о
- O Genotoxicity per ISO 10993-3:2014
- Hemocompatibility per ASTM F756:2017 and ISO 10993-4:2017 O

A non-clinical performance study was conducted to support the indications for use for the device. Under the conditions of the animal performance study, no signs of adverse local tissue effects were observed with Geistlich Bio-Flow® at any time-point. In a study assessing new bone growth and device resorption (4, 8, and 12 weeks), at both 8 and 12 weeks, the bone substitute performance of the test and control groups was comparable. Based on the findings of the animal performance study, the test article Geistlich Bio-Flow® and the predicate device Geistlich Bio-Oss® Collagen shows comparable performance with respect to relevant parameters, such as Defect Fill Area, Bone Regeneration Height as well as Bone-to-Granule-Contact and therefore, substantial equivalence to the predicate Geistlich Bio-Oss® Collagen is established.

# VIII. Conclusion

The information provided above supports that Geistlich Bio-Flow® is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. Although minor differences in design and technology exist between the subject and predicate device, performance testing demonstrates that these differences do not raise safety and effectiveness concerns.