← Product Code [FWP](/submissions/SU/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/FWP) · K982752 # SEARE BIOMEDICAL CHIN IMPLANTS (K982752) _Seare Biomedical Corp. · FWP · Sep 30, 1998 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/FWP/K982752 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Seare Biomedical Corp. - **Product Code:** [FWP](/submissions/SU/subpart-d%E2%80%94prosthetic-devices/FWP.md) - **Decision Date:** Sep 30, 1998 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.3550 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Indications for Use Seare Biomedical Chin Implants are utilized to augment or reconstruct the chin or anterior mandibular contour. ## Device Story Seare Biomedical Chin Implants are crescent-shaped, concave-convex silicone elastomer rubber implants. Designed for surgical augmentation or reconstruction of the chin or anterior mandibular contour. Implants are placed over the anterior aspect of the mandible in the midline, positioned under the periosteum via intra-oral or submental incision. Available in various sizes and styles with smooth, textured, or porous surface characteristics. Provided sterile or non-sterile. Used by surgeons in clinical settings to improve facial aesthetics or reconstruct mandibular contours. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data. ## Technological Characteristics Silicone elastomer rubber; crescent-shaped, concave-convex geometry; varying surface textures and porosity; available in multiple sizes and projections; provided sterile or non-sterile. ## Regulatory Identification A chin prosthesis is a silicone rubber solid device intended to be implanted to augment or reconstruct the chin. ## Predicate Devices - Allied Biomedical Chin Implants ## 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. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/0/Picture/0 description: The image shows the date "SEP 30 199". The month is September, the day is the 30th, and the year is 199X, where X is a digit that is not clear in the image. The text is in a bold, sans-serif font. The background is not visible. Image /page/0/Picture/1 description: The image is a black and white illustration of a circular design. The design features a pattern of interconnected, curved shapes. The shapes are a mix of light and dark shades, creating a contrast that defines the overall pattern. SEARE BIOMEDICAL CORPORATION K982752. ## 510(k) Summary | Contact Information: | Seare Biomedical Corporation
3190 Chula Vista Circle
Salt Lake City, Utah 84121
Telephone: 1(801) 355-5533
Facsimile: 1(801) 942-1999 | |----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Trade Name: | Seare Biomedical Chin Implants | | Common Name: | Silicone Elastomer Chin Implants | | Classification Name: | Prosthesis, Chin, Internal (per CFR section 878.3550) | Substantial Equivalence: The Seare Biomedical Chin Implant configurations are substantially equivalent in material, function, performance, and design to the Allied Biomedical Chin Implants manufactured and marketed by Allied Biomedical ( Device Description: Seare Biomedical Chin Implants are crescent shaped concave convex silicone elastomer rubber implants made from specially formulated silicone elastomers designed for implantation. Surface characteristics will vary from smooth to varying degrees of texturing and porosity. The chin implant is used to augment or reconstruct the chin. It is placed over the anterior aspect of the mandible in the midline and placed under the periosteum. It is inserted via an intra-oral or submental incision according to the surgeon's preference. The Seare Biomedical Chins will be available in many sizes and styles, all of which are very similar differing only by a few millimeters in length and projection. The Seare Biomedical Chin Implants will be provided sterile and nonsterile. Indications For Use: Seare Biomedical Chin Implants are utilized to augment or reconstruct the chin or anterior mandibular contour. Predicate Devices: The Seare Biomedical Chin Implant configurations are substantially equivalent in material, function, performance, and design to the Allied Biomedical Chin Implants manufactured and marketed by Allied Biomedical. The products have identical indications for use and are offered in the same exact size and options. Clinical Tests: None Adverse S&E Information: None William J. Sloan, Jr., M.D. William J. Seare, Jr. N President & C.E.O. 8/4/98 Date {1}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/1/Picture/2 description: The image shows the seal of the Department of Health & Human Services - USA. The seal is circular and contains the words "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" around the perimeter. In the center of the seal is a stylized image of three human profiles facing to the right. The profiles are stacked on top of each other, with the top profile being the largest and the bottom profile being the smallest. Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 SEP 3 0 1998 William J. Seare, M.D. President & C.E.O. Seare Biomedical Corporation 3190 Chula Vista Circle Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 Re: K982752 Trade Name: Seare Biomedical Chin Implants Requlatory Class: II Product Code: EWP Dated: August 03, 1998 Received: August 06, 1998 Dear Dr. Seare: 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 Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A 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 Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory 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 obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations. {2}------------------------------------------------ ## Page 2 - Dr. William J. Seare 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) 594-4595. 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, Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {3}------------------------------------------------ 510(k) Number (if known): K982752 Device Name: Seare Biomedical Chin Implants Indications For Use: Seare Biomedical Chin Implants are utilized to augment or reconstruct the chin or anterior mandibular contour. 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