K081537 · Comfort and Flexible Systems · EBI · Jan 22, 2009 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K081537
Device Name
CFS FLEXIBLE
Applicant
Comfort and Flexible Systems
Product Code
EBI · Dental
Decision Date
Jan 22, 2009
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3760
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
CFS FLEXIBLE™ is a break resistant material used in the fabrication and repair of base plates for removable dental prosthetic appliances where superior flexibility and patient comfort for the lifetime of the prosthetic are significant concerns. This includes, but not limited to, full and partial dentures, orthodontic devices, occlusal splints, and night guards.
Device Story
CFS FLEXIBLE™ is an injection-moldable, flexible, thermoplastic nylon resin with trace colorants. It is used by dental professionals to fabricate or repair base plates for removable dental prosthetic appliances, including full/partial dentures, orthodontic devices, occlusal splints, and night guards. The material is designed to be break-resistant and flexible, providing patient comfort. It serves as a non-metallic alternative for patients with metal allergies. The device is processed via injection molding in a dental laboratory setting.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Thermoplastic nylon resin with trace colorants; injection-moldable; flexible; non-metallic.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring removable dental prosthetic appliances, including full and partial dentures, orthodontic devices, occlusal splints, and night guards, particularly those requiring non-metallic materials due to metal allergies.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A denture relining, repairing, or rebasing resin is a device composed of materials such as methylmethacrylate, intended to reline a denture surface that contacts tissue, to repair a fractured denture, or to form a new denture base. This device is not available for over-the-counter (OTC) use.
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K0815537
JAN 22 2009
# 510(k) Summary As Required by 21 section 807.92 ( c )
| 1-Submitter Name: | Angel L. Fernandez dba Comfort and Flexible Systems |
|----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| 2-Address: | 8223 Santa Fe Spring Road |
| | Whittier, CA 90606 |
| 3-Phone: | 562 693 3858 |
| 4-Fax: | 562 745 5607 |
| 5-Contact Person: | Mr Angel L Fernandez (President) |
| 6-Date summary prepared: | May 16th, 2008 |
| 7- Official Correspondent: | Mansour Consulting LLC |
| 8- Address: | 845 Aronson Lake Court. Roswell, GA 30075 USA |
| 9- Phone: | 678-908-8180 |
| 10- Fax: | 678-623-3765 |
| 11- Contact Person: | Jay Mansour, President |
12-Device Trade or Proprietary Name: CFS FLEXIBLE™
13-Device Common or usual name: Denture Relining, Repairing, or Rebasing resin
14-Device Classification Name: Denture Relining, Repairing, or Rebasing resin
15-Substantial Equivalency is claimed against TCS® Unbreakable, cleared under K0530160
### 16-Description of the Device:
CFS FLEXIBLE™ is an injection moldable, flexible, thermoplastic nylon with trace amouni: of colorant added.
CFS FLEXIBLE™ is used for fabricating removable dental prosthetic appliances such as in and partial dentures, orthodontics devices, occlusal splints and night guards both permanes and temporary. Because it can be used to create completely non-metallic prosthetics, 1 : perfect for making removable dental prosthetic @pliances for metal-allergic patients.
## 17 Intended use of the device: (refer to FDA form attached)
CFS FLEXIBLE™ is a break resistant material used in the fabrication and repair of base plati for removable dental prosthetic appliances where superior flexibility and patient comfort for t lifetime of the prosthetic are significant concerns. This includes, but not limited to, full as partial dentures, orthodontic devices, occlusal splints, and night guards.
### 18-Safety and Effectiveness of the device:
CFS FLEXIBLE™ is safe: and effective as the predicate device cited above.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Angel L Fernandez dba Comfort and Flexible Systems C/O Mr Jay Mansour President Mansour Consulting, L L C 845 Aronson Lake Court Roswell, Georgia 30075
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> Trade/Device Name CFS FLEXIBLETM Regulation Number 21 CFR 872 3760 Regulation Name Denture Relining, Repairing, or Rebasing Resin Regulatory Class II Product Code EBI Dated December 8, 2008 Received January 21, 2009
Dear Mr Mansour
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantually equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA) 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 (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls Existing major regulations affectung your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898 In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807), labeling (21 CFR Part 801), good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act), 21 CFR 1000-1050
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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), please contact the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0115 Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807 97) For questions regarding postmarket surveillance, please contact CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometric's (OSB's) Division of Postmarket Surveillance at 240-276-3474 For questions regarding the reporting of device adverse events (Medical Device Reporting (MDR)), please contact the DIVISIOn of Surveillance Systems at 240-276-3464 You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http //www fda gov/cdrh/industry/support/index html
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
50815337
Device Name CFS FLEXIBLE™
Indications For Use
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Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Lievice Evaluation (ODE)
Susan Rino
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital Infection Control, Dental Devices
510(k) Number K081537
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