← Product Code [EIH](/submissions/DE/subpart-g%E2%80%94miscellaneous-devices/EIH) · K973247 # VINTAGE HALO (K973247) _Shofu Dental Corp. · EIH · Oct 16, 1997 · Dental · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-g%E2%80%94miscellaneous-devices/EIH/K973247 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Shofu Dental Corp. - **Product Code:** [EIH](/submissions/DE/subpart-g%E2%80%94miscellaneous-devices/EIH.md) - **Decision Date:** Oct 16, 1997 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 872.6660 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Dental ## Indications for Use Vintage HALO is a Dental Ceramic Fused-to-Metal Restorative Material. ## Device Story Vintage HALO is a dental ceramic material designed for fusion to metal substrates to create dental restorations (crowns and bridges). Used by dental professionals in a laboratory setting to fabricate prosthetic devices. The material is applied to metal frameworks, fired, and shaped to restore tooth form and function. Benefits include aesthetic tooth replacement and structural support for damaged teeth. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data provided; bench testing only. ## Technological Characteristics Dental ceramic material for porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) restorations. Formulated for application to dental casting alloys. Physical properties consistent with standard dental porcelain restorative materials. ## Regulatory Identification Porcelain powder for clinical use is a device consisting of a mixture of kaolin, felspar, quartz, or other substances intended for use in the production of artificial teeth in fixed or removable dentures, of jacket crowns, facings, and veneers. The device is used in prosthetic dentistry by heating the powder mixture to a high temperature in an oven to produce a hard prosthesis with a glass-like finish. ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. 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Yankelitis Product Manager and Official Correspondent Shofu Dental Corporation 4025 Bohannon Drive Menlo Park, California 94025 OCT 16 1997 Re: K973247 Trade Name: VINTAGE HALO Regulatory Class: II Product Code: EIH Dated: Auqust 11, 1997 Received: August 29, 1997 Dear Mr. Yankelitis: 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 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. 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. ਮੁ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Failure to Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. 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}------------------------------------------------ Paqe 2 - Mr. Yankelitis 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 (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.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html". Sincerely yours, L. Watrush Timothy A. Ulatowski Director Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radioloqical Health .Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ K/J Shofu Dental Corporation Menlo Park, CA ## Indication for Use Vintage HALO is a Dental Ceramic Fused-to-Metal Restorative Material. Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Susan Runner (Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospita 510(k) Number Prescription Use (Per 21CFR§801.109) OR Over-The-Counter Use _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-g%E2%80%94miscellaneous-devices/EIH/K973247](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-g%E2%80%94miscellaneous-devices/EIH/K973247) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. 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