K050203 · Wieland Dental + Technik GmbH & Co. KG · EIH · Feb 14, 2005 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K050203
Device Name
ALLUX
Applicant
Wieland Dental + Technik GmbH & Co. KG
Product Code
EIH · Dental
Decision Date
Feb 14, 2005
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.6660
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Allux® is a dental silicate-glass ceramic that can be used by dental technicians to fabricate all-ceramic restorations by veneering aluminium oxide (Al2O3) frameworks. The coefficient of thermal expansion [CTE (25 - 500°C)] of these aluminium oxide (Al₂O₃) frameworks had to equal approximately 8.0 x 10˚K¹ .
Device Story
Allux is a dental porcelain system comprising 127 ceramic powders; used by professional dental technicians to fabricate all-ceramic dental restorations. Device functions as a veneering material for alumina oxide (Al2O3) frameworks with a specific coefficient of thermal expansion (approx. 8 x 10⁻⁶ K⁻¹). Technicians apply the ceramic powders to frameworks to create aesthetic dental appliances. Output is a finished dental restoration; used to restore patient dentition. Benefits include improved aesthetic results for all-ceramic dental appliances.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Device meets requirements of ISO 6872:1995 "Dental ceramic". No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Silicate-glass ceramic powder system. Composed of 127 ceramic powders including liners, dentines, modifiers, incisals, and stains. Designed for veneering alumina oxide (Al2O3) frameworks with a CTE of approximately 8 x 10⁻⁶ K⁻¹. Complies with ISO 6872:1995 standards.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by professional dental technicians to fabricate all-ceramic dental restorations by veneering alumina oxide (Al2O3) frameworks for patients requiring dental prosthetics.
Regulatory Classification
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.
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Premarket Notification 510 (k) Allux
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K050203
Wieland Dental + Technil GmbH & Co. KG Schwenninge: Storbe 13 D=75179 Pictubers
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## 5. 510 (k) Summary
FEB 1 4 2005
Wieland Dental + Technik GmbH & Co. KG Submitter of 510(k): Schwenninger Str. 13 D-75179 Pforzheim Germany Phone: +49-7231-3705-0
Contact person: Dr. Gerhard Polzer +49-7231-3705-219 Phone: +49-7231-357959 Fax: e-mail: gerhard.polzer@wieland-dental.de
2005-01-20
Date of Summary:
Trade name:
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Allux®
K944702
Classification name: Product code: C.D.R section: Classification:
Porcelain powder for clinical use દામ 872.6660 Class II
Legally marketed equivalent device:
Procera All-Ceramic Porcelain
510(k) number:
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Premarket Notification 510 (k) Allux
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510 (k) Summary
Device description
Allux® is a dental porcelain system that consists of 127 different ceramic powders.
It is intended to be used by professional dental technicians to manufacture all-ceramic dental appliances for the sole use of particular patients.
Allux® is recommended for veneering alumina oxide (Al₂O₃) frameworks, in which it provides an easy to use dental restorative material to fabricate dental restorations with the best possible aesthetic results.
The coefficient of thermal expansion [CTE (CTE (CTE (Algos) of these alumina oxide (Al2O ) frameworks had to be approximately 8 x 10 ° K ¹.
Allux meets all applicable requirements of the standard ISO 6872: 1995 "Dental ceramic".
| Type of Powder | Shades |
|----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Liner | A1; A2; A3; A3,5; A4; B1; B2; B3; B4; C1; C2; C3; C4; D2; D3; D4;<br>White, Yellow, Violet, Orange, Brown, Gum |
| Dentine | A1; A2; A3; A3,5; A4; B1; B2; B3; B4; C1; C2; C3; C4; D2; D3; D4;<br>Crystal 1 light; Crystal 2 pearl; Crystal 3 creme; Gum 1; Gum 2; Gum 3;<br>Gum 4, Gum 5 |
| Chroma-Dentine Chromatix | A1; A2; A3; A3,5; A4; B1; B2; B3; B4; C1; C2; C3; C4; D2; D3; D4 |
| Dentine Modifier | Mocca; Corn; Mango; Caramel; Khaki; Brown; Yellow; Ivory; |
| Flu-Dentines | Flamingo; Straw; Bright; Sunny; Crystal; |
| Incisal / Enamel | Incisal 1, Incisal 2, Incisal 3; Incisal 4;<br>Topas; Anthrazit; Amethist; Aquamarin; Citrin; Rubin; Lemon; Melon;<br>Transpa Neutral; Transpa Clear |
| Opale incisal | Opale Incisal 1, Opale Incisal 2, Opale Incisal 3, Opale Incisal 4,<br>Crystal Blue, Frosty, Milky, Snow, Ice |
| Shoulder porcelains margin | High Flu, High 1, High 2, High 3, High 4, High Red, High Crystal;<br>Low Flu, Low 1, Low 2, Low 3, Low 4, Low 5, Low Bleach |
| Stain | White; Black; Grey; Caramel; Orange; Ocker; Peach; Melon; Blue; Steel;<br>Violet; Gum; Marone; Olive; Ivory; Yellow;<br>Bodystain A; Bodystain B; Bodystain C; Bodystain D |
| Glaze | Glaze |
| Correction | Correction |
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
FEB 1 4 2005
Gerhard Polzer, Ph.D. Director, Regulatory Affairs Wiełand Dental + Technik GmbH & Co. KG Schwenninger Strasse 13 D-75179 Pforzheim GERMANY
Re: K050203
Trade/Device Name: Allux® Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.6660 Regulation Name: Porcelain Powder for Clinical Use Regulatory Class: II Product Code: EIH Dated: January 20, 2005 Received: February 01, 2005
Dear Dr. Polzer:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we have leviewed your bookers in (-) f releved above and nave to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce ass stated in the encreated of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that prof to thay 20, 1978, and cordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic have been rocussion of a premarket approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general therefore, manot the detimely de requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good controls provibitions or and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it If your de nee is classified (600 ac on) also regulations affecting your device can be Inay of subject to saol adaments. Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) I ms letter will unow you to organization of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally prematics notification. - The Privation 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), please If you desire specific acrieviller at (240) 276-0115. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other Misoranianting of reference to promaibilities under the Act from the Division of Small general international on your responsibilition in its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or Manufacturers, international and octoss http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
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Sincerely yours,
Suon Ruari
Chiu S. Lin, PhD Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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510(k) NUMBER (IF KNOWN):
Allux® DEVICE NAME:
INDICATIONS FOR USE:
Allux® is a dental silicate-glass ceramic that can be used by dental technicians to fabricate all-ceramic restorations by veneering aluminium oxide (Al2O3) frameworks.
The coefficient of thermal expansion [CTE (25 - 500°C)] of these aluminium oxide (Al₂O₃) frameworks had to equal approximately 8.0 x 10˚K¹ .
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