← Product Code [EIE](/submissions/DE/subpart-g%E2%80%94miscellaneous-devices/EIE) · K972775 # FASTDAM (K972775) _Interdent, Inc. · EIE · Feb 27, 1998 · Dental · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-g%E2%80%94miscellaneous-devices/EIE/K972775 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Interdent, Inc. - **Product Code:** [EIE](/submissions/DE/subpart-g%E2%80%94miscellaneous-devices/EIE.md) - **Decision Date:** Feb 27, 1998 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 872.6300 - **Device Class:** Class 1 - **Review Panel:** Dental ## Intended Use SOFT TISSUE ISOLATION MOISTURE PREVENTION ## Device Story FastDam is a dental device used for soft tissue isolation and moisture control during clinical dental procedures. It functions as a barrier to protect oral tissues and maintain a dry field for the practitioner. Used by dental professionals in a clinical setting. The device aids in procedural efficiency and patient comfort by preventing moisture contamination during restorative or surgical dental work. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data provided; bench testing only. ## Technological Characteristics Dental isolation barrier; form factor designed for intraoral soft tissue protection. No specific materials or software described. ## Regulatory Identification A rubber dam and accessories is a device composed of a thin sheet of latex with a hole in the center intended to isolate a tooth from fluids in the mouth during dental procedures, such as filling a cavity preparation. The device is stretched around a tooth by inserting a tooth through a hole in the center. The device includes the rubber dam, rubber dam clamp, rubber dam frame, and forceps for a rubber dam clamp. 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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 FEB 2 7 1998 Mr. William Grondin Director of Sales & Marketing Interdent Incorporated 2230 South Barrington Los Angeles, California 90064 K972775 Re: FastDam Trade Name: Regulatory Class: I Product Code: EIE February 16, 1998 Dated: February 18, 1998 Dear Mr. Grondin: Received: 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, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act 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 (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations 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 current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Ouality System Requlation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 {1}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Mr. Grondin 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 regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4618. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. 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 (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.qov/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 {2}------------------------------------------------ DFT ー Page of | 510(k) Number (if known): | K972775 | |---------------------------|----------| | Device Name: | FAST DAM | Indications For Use: SOFT TISSUE ISOLATION22 MOISTURE PREVENTION 2 (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEBOED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Sueerluser .............................................................................................................................................................................. (Division Sign-Off) Division of Demal, I n Control and General Hospi 510(k) Number .. 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