K060285 · Bio-Lok Intl., Inc. · LYC · Mar 16, 2006 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K060285
Device Name
BONEGEN - TR
Applicant
Bio-Lok Intl., Inc.
Product Code
LYC · Dental
Decision Date
Mar 16, 2006
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3930
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
BoneGen-TR is indicated for use as follows: 1. By itself in bone regeneration procedures 2. Mixed with other bone graft materials (e.g. PRP, bone allograft, bone xenograft, demineralized freeze dried bone and/or a pure calcium sulfate based bone graft material)
Device Story
BoneGen-TR is a bone graft substitute composed of medical-grade calcium sulfate hemihydrate and poly(l-lactic acid) (PLLA) in a 96:4 ratio. Produced as pellets (425-850 microns), it serves as a scaffold for bone regeneration. The PLLA component slows the degradation rate compared to pure calcium sulfate, providing a half-life of approximately 60 days with complete degradation by 120 days. It is used by clinicians in oral, periodontal, endodontic, and implant procedures to fill bony voids or gaps. The material can be used alone or mixed with other graft materials (e.g., PRP, allograft, xenograft). Once implanted, the pellets degrade and are replaced by a calcium phosphate trellis that stimulates new bone growth. The defect site may be closed with various barrier membranes.
Clinical Evidence
No human clinical data provided. Evidence consists of bench testing (chemical composition, residual solvent analysis via GC/FI, purity per ASTM F2224-03), literature review of calcium sulfate/PLLA composites, in vitro degradation profile testing, and an animal study comparing the subject device to the predicate BoneGen.
Technological Characteristics
Composite of medical-grade calcium sulfate hemihydrate and poly(l-lactic acid) (96:4 ratio). Pellet form (425-850 microns). Complies with ASTM F2224-03 for high purity calcium sulfate. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1. Non-software device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for oral surgery (post-extraction), periodontics (infra-osseous defects), endodontics (apioectomy, root perforations, open apices), and implantology (dehiscences, fenestrations, sinus lifts).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Bone grafting material is a material such as hydroxyapatite, tricalcium phosphate, polylactic and polyglycolic acids, or collagen, that is intended to fill, augment, or reconstruct periodontal or bony defects of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for bone grafting materials that do not contain a drug that is a therapeutic biologic. The special control is FDA's “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Dental Bone Grafting Material Devices.” (See § 872.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.)(2) Class III (premarket approval) for bone grafting materials that contain a drug that is a therapeutic biologic. Bone grafting materials that contain a drug that is a therapeutic biologic, such as biological response modifiers, require premarket approval.
(c)
*Date premarket approval application (PMA) or notice of product development protocol (PDP) is required.* Devices described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall have an approved PMA or a declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.
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# SECTION 1
510 (k) Summary
K060285
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Submitted by:
| Company Name: | BioLok International Inc. |
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| Address: | 368 South Military Trail<br>Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 |
| Telephone: | 954-698-9998 |
| Fax: | 954-698-9925 |
Harold Alexander, Ph.D. Contact Person: BioLok International Inc. Orthogen Biomaterials Division 505 Morris Avenue, Suite 104 Springfield, NJ 07081 973-467-2404 halexander@orthogencorp.com
Date Prepared: January 30, 2006
BoneGen-TR Trade Name:
Common Name: Bone filling augmentation material
SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE: BoneGen-TR is substantially equivalent in design, function and intended use to Orthogen Corporation's SurgiPlaster cleared as K011403 on September 11, 2001 (tradename changed to BioLok International Inc.'s BoneGen on June 21, 2005). The only difference is the addition of 4% PLLA to slow the degradation rate of the calcium sulfate hemihydrate. A second predicate device having substantially equivalent design, function and intended use is Lifecore Biomedical Inc.'s CalMatrix Calcium Sulfate Bone Graft Binder cleared as K041324 on June 19, 2004. This device, like BoneGen-TR, is a composite of calcium sulfate hemihydrate and an absorbable polymer. A third predicate device is OsteoBiologics, Inc.'s Polygraft Bone Graft Substitute cleared as K030288 on June 17, 2003. This device is substantially equivalent in function. The intended use of filling bony voids or gaps is equivalent except for the orthopaedic rather than dental emphasis. In design this material contains the two components of BoneGen-TR, calcium sulfate hemihydrate and polylactic acid containing polymer, in addition to polyglycolide fibers and a surfactant. A fourth predicate device is Atrix Laboratories. Inc.'s Atrisorb Bioabsorbable GTR Barrier cleared as K982865 on September 8, 1998. This device utilizes the PLA absorbable polymer as a bone contacting and repair material. It differs in that it does not contain calcium sulfate hemilydrate and softens the absorbable polymer with N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE: BoneGen - TR is manufactured by BioLok-International Inc. It is a composite of medical grade calcium sulfate hemihydrate and poly (1 lactic acid) in a 96:4 ratio. It is produced in pellet form: the size of pellets ranging from 425 - 850 microns. This composite undergoes slower degradation than calcium sulfate, overcoming the occasional disadvantage of rapid degradation of the pure medical grade calcium sulfate hemihydrate. It has a half-life of approximately 60 days and is usually completely degraded by 120 days. It can be used as a bone graft material on its own or it
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can be combined with a pure medical grade calcium sulfate hemihydrate bone graft material such as BoneGen. BoneGen - TR will be presented in 1.5 gram packages. Bony defects can be packed with BoneGen - TR pellets and can be closed with calcium suffate based, absorbable polymer based, collagen based or ePTFE based barriers. With time, BoneGen - TR pellets undergo degradation and is replaced by a calcium phosphate "trellis" that stimulate bone growth in the defect.
### INDICATIONS FOR USE:
BoneGen-TR is indicated for use as follows:
- 1. By itself in bone regeneration procedures
- 2. Mixed with other bone graft materials (e.g. PRP, bone allograft, bone xenograft, demineralized freeze dried bone and/or a pure calcium sulfate based bone graft material)
#### SUMMARY OF TESTING:
BioLok International, Inc. has:
1) tested the chemical composition of BoneGen-TR by an independent FDA registered laboratory utilizing test method USP NSF 18. The poly(1 lactic acid) is obtained from a supplier who has an FDA Device Master File for this material and has certified biocompatibility to ISO 10993-1 requirements for implantable contact greater than 30 days. Residual methylene chloride was determined by gas chromatography flame ionization (GC/F1). The chemical composition of the calcium sulfate hemilydrate has been tested by an independent laboratory (NAMSA) using the USP/NF monograph testing procedure. The material satisfied chemical purity as specified by ASTM Standard F2224-03, Standard Specification for High Purity Calcium Sulfate Hemihydrate or Dihydrate for Surgical Implants.
2) provided extensive literature documenting the use of calcium sulfate, poly (1 lactic acid) and their composites in bone grafting procedures.
3) provided in vitro degradation profile testing and the results of an animal experiment conducted to study the function of BoneGen-TR as a bone graft material as compared to the first predicate device, BoneGen pure calcium sulfate hemidytrate.
Based upon this testing and literature data, BoneGen-TR has been demonstrated as biocompatible and safe for its intended use.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
MAR 16 2008
Bio-Lok International, Incorporated C/O Mr. Harold Alexander Orthogen Biomaterials Division 505 Morris Avenue, Suite 104 Springfield. New Jersey 07081
Re: K060285
Trade/Device Name: BoneGen TR Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3930 Regulation Name: Bone Grafting Material Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LYC Dated: January 30, 2006 Received: February 6, 2006
Dear Mr. Alexander:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent 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 Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP inspections, FDA will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, the Food and Drug Administration (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.
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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.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. An 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, but it does not mean that FDA approves your device. Therefore, you may not promote or in any way represent your device or its labeling as being approved by FDA.
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 (240) 276-0115. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or at (301) 443-6597.
Sincerely vours.
Cuts
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
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K060285
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
BoneGen TR
Indications For Use:
- 1. Oral Surgery: Post-extraction.
- 2. Periodontics: Infra-osseous defects.
- 3. Endodontics: Apioectomy, Root perforations, Open apices.
- 4. Implantology: Dehiscences, fenestrations, sinus lifts.
Prescription Use × (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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