Temporary anchorage screws are intended to provide a fixed anchorage point for attachment of orthodontic appliances to facilitate the orthodontic movement of the teeth. It is used temporarily and is removed after orthodontic treatment has been completed.
Device Story
Self-tapping orthodontic anchorage screw; provides fixed anchorage point for orthodontic/pre-prosthetic appliances; facilitates tooth movement. Used in dental practices by qualified dentists. Device implanted temporarily (avg 6 months); removed after treatment. Input: manual surgical placement into bone. Output: mechanical anchorage point. Benefits: stable support for orthodontic appliances. Supplied non-sterile; requires steam sterilization before use.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical or animal studies performed. Biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993-5, -10, -11) and mechanical performance testing (ASTM F543) demonstrate equivalence to predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Stainless Steel (ISO 5832-1/ASTM F138) and Titanium Alloy (ISO 5832-3/ASTM F136). Self-tapping screw design. Dimensions: 1.4-2mm diameter; 6-14mm length. Non-active, non-sterile, steam-sterilizable. Mechanical performance per ASTM F543.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring orthodontic tooth movement; provides fixed anchorage point for orthodontic appliances. Used temporarily and removed post-treatment.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An endosseous dental implant is a prescription device made of a material such as titanium or titanium alloy that is intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore a patient's chewing function.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls). The device is classified as class II if it is a root-form endosseous dental implant. The root-form endosseous dental implant is characterized by four geometrically distinct types: Basket, screw, solid cylinder, and hollow cylinder. 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.)(2)
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device is classified as class II if it is a blade-form endosseous dental implant. The special controls for this device are:(i) The design characteristics of the device must ensure that the geometry and material composition are consistent with the intended use;
(ii) Mechanical performance (fatigue) testing under simulated physiological conditions to demonstrate maximum load (endurance limit) when the device is subjected to compressive and shear loads;
(iii) Corrosion testing under simulated physiological conditions to demonstrate corrosion potential of each metal or alloy, couple potential for an assembled dissimilar metal implant system, and corrosion rate for an assembled dissimilar metal implant system;
(iv) The device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible;
(v) Sterility testing must demonstrate the sterility of the device;
(vi) Performance testing to evaluate the compatibility of the device in a magnetic resonance (MR) environment;
(vii) Labeling must include a clear description of the technological features, how the device should be used in patients, detailed surgical protocol and restoration procedures, relevant precautions and warnings based on the clinical use of the device, and qualifications and training requirements for device users including technicians and clinicians;
(viii) Patient labeling must contain a description of how the device works, how the device is placed, how the patient needs to care for the implant, possible adverse events and how to report any complications; and
(ix) Documented clinical experience must demonstrate safe and effective use and capture any adverse events observed during clinical use.
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Bomei Co., Ltd. % Chih-Hao Kao General Manager Voler Biotech Consulting Co., Ltd. No. 3-1, Ln. 58, Hejiang St., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City 10480 TAIWAN
Re: K202278
Trade/Device Name: OBS Anchorage Screw, Biokey Anchorage Screw Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3640 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OAT Dated: December 2, 2020 Received: December 11, 2020
Dear Chih-Hao Kao:
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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For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely.
Andrew Steen Assistant 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
Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K202278
Device Name
OBS Anchorage Screw, Biokey Anchorage Screw
Indications for Use (Describe)
Temporary anchorage screws are intended to provide a fixed anchorage point for attachment of orthodontic appliances to facilitate the orthodontic movement of the teeth. It is used temporarily and is removed after orthodontic treatment has been completed.
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### 510(k) SUMMARY
# OBS Anchorage Screw/Biokey Anchorage Screw
#### 1. Submitter
#### (a) Contact person
Name: Howard Kao Title: General Manager E-mail: leon.howard01@gmail.com Office address: 4F, No. 1492-2, Chunrih Rd., Taoyuan Dist., Taoyuan City, 33051, TAIWAN Tel: (O) +886-933-872-972 Date prepared: January 6, 2021
#### Manufacturer information (b)
| Submitter name: | BOMEI CO., LTD. |
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| Submitter address: | 4F, No. 1492-2, Chunrih Rd., Taoyuan Dist.,<br>Taoyuan City, 33051, TAIWAN |
| Submitter phone number: | +886-3-355-4989 |
| Submitter fax number: | +886-3-346-0897 |
#### 2. Device Name and Classification
| Product Name: | OBS Anchorage Screw, Biokey Anchorage Screw |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Classification Name: | Implant, Endosseous, Orthodontic |
| Common or Usual Name: | Endosseous dental implant |
| Classification Panel: | Dental |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 872.3640 |
| Device Class: | Class 2 |
| Product Code: | OAT |
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#### 3. Predicate Device(s)
K152297 OBS Anchorage Screw
#### 4. Device Description
The OBS/Biokey Anchorage Screw, consisting of stainless steel (SUS-316LVM) and titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI), is a self-tapping screw with various sizes for applications in the orthodontic field. It is intended to serve as a fixed anchorage point for the attachment of orthodontic and pre-prosthetic appliances, in order to facilitate the orthodontic movement of teeth. The OBS/Biokey Anchorage Screw and associated accessories are supplied non-sterile and should be sterilized before use. The devices are used temporarily with the intention to be removed after orthodontic treatment. The average temporary implantation period for the anchorage screw is six months. Screws are intended for single-use only.
The purpose of this submission is to implement six additional specification models: BM, AT, AY, CH, FH, and HH. The BD model was previously cleared under K152297.
The intended use, materials, manufacturing process, and sterilization method of the OBS/Biokey Anchorage Screw for BD, BM, AT, AY,CH, FH, and HH are the same. The differences are the type and dimensions (diameter and length). Different kinds of OBS/Biokey Anchorage Screw are manufactured to meet market needs. The BD model is available in diameters of 1.5. 2mm and lengths of 6. 8. 10. 12. 14mm. The BM and AT models are available in diameters of 1.6, 2mm and lengths of 6, 8, 10, 12, 14mm. The AY model is available in diameter of 1.4mm and lengths of 6, 8, 10mm. The CH, FH, and HH models are available in diameters of 1.4, 1.6, 2mm and lengths of 6, 8, 10, 12, 14mm.
#### 5. Indications for Use
Temporary anchorage screws are intended to provide a fixed anchorage point for attachment of orthodontic appliances to facilitate the orthodontic movement of the teeth. It is used temporarily and is removed after orthodontic treatment has been completed.
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### 6. Comparison of technological characteristics with the predicate device
We compared the modified device with the existing device (K152297) in the Comparison Table below.
| Device<br>Name | OBS Anchorage Screw<br>(Existing) | OBS Anchorage Screw/Biokey Anchorage<br>Screw<br>(Modified) | Comparison |
|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| Applicant | BOMEI | BOMEI | Identical |
| 510(k) Number | K152297 | K202278 | - |
| Regulation No. | 21 CFR 872.3640 | 21 CFR 872.3640 | Identical |
| Product Code | OAT | OAT | Identical |
| Trade Name | OBS Anchorage Screw | OBS Anchorage Screw<br>Biokey Anchorage Screw | Different<br>Add new trade name |
| Material | Stainless Steel (ISO 5832-1:2007 /<br>ASTM F138-13)<br>Titanium Alloy (ISO 5832-3:1996 / ASTM<br>F136-13) | Stainless Steel (ISO 5832-1:2007 /<br>ASTM F138-13)<br>Titanium Alloy (ISO 5832-3:1996 / ASTM<br>F136-13) | Identical |
| Device<br>Name | OBS Anchorage Screw<br>(Existing) | OBS Anchorage Screw/Biokey Anchorage<br>Screw<br>(Modified) | Comparison |
| Intended<br>Use | Temporary anchorage screws are intended to<br>provide a fixed anchorage point for<br>attachment of orthodontic appliances to<br>facilitate the orthodontic movement of the<br>teeth.<br>It is used temporarily and is removed after<br>orthodontic treatment has been completed. | Temporary anchorage screws are intended to<br>provide a fixed anchorage point for<br>attachment of orthodontic appliances to<br>facilitate the orthodontic movement of the<br>teeth.<br>It is used temporarily and is removed after<br>orthodontic treatment has been completed. | Identical |
| Model | BD | BD, BM, AT, AY, CH, FH, HH | Different<br>Add new six specifications |
| Sterility | Supplied non-sterile; steam sterilize before<br>use | Supplied non-sterile; steam sterilize before<br>use | Identical |
| Type | Square collar, Mushroom<br>head, None/Round/Slot hole<br>(BD) | Square collar, Mushroom<br>head, None/Round/Slot hole<br>(BD)<br>Hexagonal collar, Mushroom<br>head, None/Round/Slot hole<br>(BM)<br>Hexagonal collar, Oval head,<br>None/Round/Slot hole (AT)<br>Hexagonal collar, Slight head,<br>None/Round hole (AY) | Different |
| | | Cap head, None/Round/Slot<br>hole (CH)<br>Flat head, None/Round/Slot<br>hole (FH)<br>Hook head, None/Round/Slot<br>hole (HH) | |
| Length (mm) | 8, 10, 12, 14 | 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 | Different<br>Add length of 6mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 1.5, 2 | 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2 | Different<br>Add diameters of 1.4mm,<br>1.6mm |
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| Device<br>Name | OBS Anchorage Screw<br>(Existing) | OBS Anchorage Screw/Biokey Anchorage<br>Screw<br>(Modified) | Comparison |
|------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Non-thread<br>region<br>(mm) | 0mm | 0, 2, 4mm | Different<br>Add non-thread region<br>lengths of 2mm, 4mm<br>(except AY)<br>In the non-thread region,<br>there is no pitch on the<br>screw. |
| Energy sources | Non-active implantable devices | Non-active implantable devices | Identical |
| Where used | Dental practices | Dental practices | Identical |
| Target<br>population | Professional use only - qualified dentists<br>Strictly reserved to specialized and trained<br>users. | Professional use only - qualified dentists<br>Strictly reserved to specialized and trained<br>users. | Identical |
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| Device<br>Name | OBS Anchorage Screw<br>(Existing) | OBS Anchorage Screw/Biokey Anchorage<br>Screw<br>(Modified) | Comparison |
|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Biocomp.<br>Testing | ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10<br>ISO 10993-11 | ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10<br>ISO 10993-11 | Identical |
| Sterilization<br>Validation<br>Testing | ISO 11737-1, ISO 11737-2, ISO 17665-<br>1, ISO 17665-2, AAMI/ANSI ST79<br>for steam sterilization | ISO 11737-1, ISO 11737-2, ISO 17665-<br>1, ISO 17665-2, AAMI/ANSI ST79<br>for steam sterilization | Identical |
| Mechanical<br>Performance<br>Testing | ASTM F543 | ASTM F543 | Identical |
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| Device<br>Name | OBS Anchorage Screw<br>(Existing) | OBS Anchorage Screw/Biokey Anchorage<br>Screw<br>(Modified) | Comparison |
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#### 7. Performance data
- Non-clinical performance testing
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
- Biocompatibility testing in accordance to ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10, and ISO 10993-11 and referenced from K152297:
- Cytotoxicity: ISO 10993-5 Biological evaluation of medical . devices - Part 5: Tests for In Vitro cytotoxicity
- Sensitization and Irritation: ISO 10993-10 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
- . Systemic toxicity: ISO 10993-11 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity
- Sterilization validating testing in accordance to ISO 11737-1, ISO 11737-2, ISO 17665-1, ISO 17665-2, and AAMI/ANSI ST79 for steam sterilization and referenced from K152297:
- · ISO 11737-1 Sterilization of medical devices Microbiological Methods Part 1: Determination of the population of microorganisms on product, 2ed
- ISO 11737-2 Sterilization of medical devices Microbiological Methods Part 2: Tests of sterility performed in the definition, validation, and maintenance of a sterilization process
- 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
- ISO 17665-2 Sterilization Of Health Care Products Moist Heat -Part 2: Guidance On The Application Of ISO 17665-1
- AAMI/ANSI ST79 Comprehensive Guide to Steam Sterilization . and Sterility Assurance in Health Care Facilities
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substantial equivalence.
- · ASTM F543 Standard Specification and Test Methods for Metallic Medical Bone Screws
- Animal Studies .
- ・ None
- Clinical Studies .
- None .
The results of this testing indicate that the OBS/Biokey Anchorage Screw met acceptance criteria and is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
#### 8. Conclusions
In comparison to the legally marketed device, the OBS/Biokey Anchorage Screw has the same intended use, materials, manufacturing process, and sterilization method. The differences between the subject device and the predicate device are the type and dimensions (diameter and length).
However, testing data such as mechanical performance testing provided in the submission show that these differences do not raise issues in performance. Based on the information provided in this premarket notification, BOMEI concludes that the OBS/Biokey Anchorage Screw is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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