AUROFLUID M, ALLOY NO. 5315

K993475 · Metalor Dental USA Corp. · EJS · Dec 9, 1999 · Dental

Device Facts

• Record ID: K993475
• Device Name: AUROFLUID M, ALLOY NO. 5315
• Applicant: Metalor Dental USA Corp.
• Product Code: EJS · Dental
• Decision Date: Dec 9, 1999
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 872.3060
• Device Class: Class 2

Intended Use

Fabrication of Dental Crowns, Bridges, Inlays and Cast Partial-denture Frames.

Device Story

Aurofluid M is a dental casting material used by dental laboratory technicians for the fabrication of dental restorations, including crowns, bridges, inlays, and cast partial-denture frames. The device functions as a casting alloy or fluid medium to create precise dental prosthetics. It is used in a professional dental laboratory setting. The output is a finished or semi-finished dental prosthetic component. By providing a reliable material for casting, the device enables the creation of durable, custom-fitted dental restorations, benefiting patients requiring tooth replacement or structural dental repair.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Dental casting material for prosthetic fabrication. Specific material composition and ASTM standards not provided in the document.

Indications for Use

Indicated for the fabrication of dental crowns, bridges, inlays, and cast partial-denture frames.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A noble metal alloy is a device composed primarily of noble metals, such as gold, palladium, platinum, or silver, that is intended for use in the fabrication of cast or porcelain-fused-to-metal crown and bridge restorations.

Special Controls

*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for these devices is FDA's “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Dental Noble Metal Alloys.” The devices are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 872.9. See § 872.1(e) for availability of guidance information.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

DEC - 9 1999

Mr. Kenneth A. Putney Vice President, General Manager Official Correspondent Metalor Dental USA Corporation 255 John L. Dietsch Boulevard P.O. Box 255 North Attleborough, Massachusetts 02761-0255

Re : K993475 Aurofluid M Trade Name: Regulatory Class: II Product Code: EJS Dated: October 11, 1999 Received: October 14, 1999

Dear Mr. Putney:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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, Druq, and Cosmetic Act (Act). 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, qood manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions aqainst misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major requlations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895, A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP requlation may result in requlatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any

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obligation you miqht have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or requlations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 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 requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Timothy A. Ulatowski

Director Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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| 510(k) Number (if known): | K993475 |
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Aurofluid M Device Name:

Indications For Use:

## Fabrication of Dental Crowns, Bridges, Inlays

and Cast Partial-denture Frames.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Prescription use _ L (Per 21 CFR 801.109)

OR

Over-The-Counter Use (Optional Format 1-2-96)

Susan Runser

(Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection Control, Division of Donal, Micollor: Somical Syland General Hospital Syl
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