K130312 · Innovative Bioceramix, Inc. · KIF · Sep 18, 2014 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K130312
Device Name
IROOT FM
Applicant
Innovative Bioceramix, Inc.
Product Code
KIF · Dental
Decision Date
Sep 18, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3820
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
For use in the treatment of root canals, or following pulpectomy, or for the apexogenesis or apexification, and/or for the tip filling of prepared, treated root canals at the time of final filling with gutta-percha. These indications include application in: Apexification Periapical Lesions Root Resorption Temporary Root Filling Perforations Underdeveloped pulpless teeth
Device Story
iRoot FM is a premixed, ready-to-use, injectable, radiopaque, white hydraulic bioceramic paste; used for root canal filling. Supplied in pre-loaded syringes with disposable tips. Material is aluminum-free, calcium silicate-based; requires water to set. Used by dental professionals in clinical settings for endodontic procedures. Acts as a filling material to seal prepared root canals; supports apexification and treatment of perforations or root resorption. Benefits include ease of application and biocompatibility.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Non-clinical testing included flow, working time, setting time, and radiopacity. Biocompatibility testing confirmed the material is non-cytotoxic, non-mutagenic, and lacks allergenic potential.
Technological Characteristics
Aluminum-free, calcium silicate-based hydraulic bioceramic paste. Requires water for setting. Supplied as a premixed, injectable paste in a pre-loaded syringe with disposable tips. Radiopaque.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring root canal treatment, pulpectomy, apexogenesis, apexification, or tip filling of prepared root canals. Includes applications for apexification, periapical lesions, root resorption, temporary root filling, perforations, and underdeveloped pulpless teeth.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A root canal filling resin is a device composed of material, such as methylmethacrylate, intended for use during endodontic therapy to fill the root canal of a tooth.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
September 18, 2014
Innovative BioCeramix, Inc. Quanzu Yang President/CEO 1628 West 75th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6P 6G2 CANADA
Re: K130312
Trade/Device Name: iRoot FM Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3820 Regulation Name: Root Canal Filling Resin Regulatory Class: II Product Codes: KIF Dated: June 26, 2014 Received: June 30, 2014
Dear Mr. Yang:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially 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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting 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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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 (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
Mary S. Runner -S
Erin I. Keith, M.S. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT 6.0
The following document is included in this section:
- INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT ●
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## INDICATIONS FOR USE
## 510(k) Number (if Known): K130312
Device Name: iRoot FM Injectable Root Canal Filling Material
## Indications for Use:
For use in the treatment of root canals, or following pulpectomy, or for the apexogenesis or apexification, and/or for the tip filling of prepared, treated root canals at the time of final filling with gutta-percha.
These indications include application in:
- Apexification
- Periapical Lesions
- Root Resorption ●
- Temporary Root Filling ●
- Perforations ●
- Underdeveloped pulpless teeth ●
Prescription Use______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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#### 7.0 510(k) SUMMARY
The following document is included in this section:
- 510(k) SUMMARY .
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
This summary of 510(k) is being submitted in accordance with 21 CFR 807.92
| SUBMITTER: | Innovative BioCeramix Inc.<br>1628 West 75th Avenue<br>Vancouver, BC<br>V6P 6G2 Canada<br>Tel: 604-221-6800<br>Fax: 604-677-6129 |
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| CONTACT: | Quanzu Yang |
| SUMMARY<br>PREPARED: | June 4, 2014 |
| TRADE NAME: | iRoot FM |
| COMMON NAME: | Injectable Root Canal Filling Material |
| CLASSIFICATION<br>NAME: | Resin, Root Canal Filling (21 CFR 872.3820, Product Code: KIF) |
| PREDICATE DEVICES: | iRoot SP<br>(K080917)<br>(K063422)<br>BioAggregate<br>●<br>(K033585)<br>Diapex<br>● |
| DEVICE<br>DESCRIPTION: | iRoot FM Injectable Root Canal Filling Material (iRoot FM) is a<br>convenient premixed ready-to-use injectable, radiopaque, white<br>hydraulic bioceramic paste developed for root canal filling |
supplied with disposable tips.
to set.
applications. iRoot FM is an aluminum-free material based on a calcium silicate composition, which requires the presence of water
iRoot FM is packaged in a pre-loaded syringe and is
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### INTENDED USE:
For use in the treatment of root canals, or following pulpectomy, or for the apexogenesis or apexification, and/or for the tip filling of prepared, treated root canals at the time of final filling with guttapercha.
These indications include application in:
- Apexification
- Periapical Lesions
- Root Resorption
- . Temporary Root Filling
- Perforations ●
- . Underdeveloped pulpless teeth
## TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
The main chemical composition and performance specifications of iRoot FM is based on iRoot SP. Additional predicate devices iRoot FS and Diapex, each contains specific chemical include: components that are equivalent to those found in iRoot FM; providing evidence that these chemical components are utilized for medical device use.
iRoot FM and Diapex are designated for the equivalent dental applications. In addition, iRoot FM has a comparable delivery system and similar labeling to iRoot SP and Diapex.
iRoot FM has undergone extensive bench and biocompatibility NON-CLINICAL TESTS testing to provide evidence that iRoot FM's chemical and physical PERFORMED: properties are substantially equivalent to iRoot SP. Bench tests included: flow, working time, setting time and radiopacity.
> Biocompatibility test results determined that iRoot FM is noncytotoxic. Since iRoot FM's chemical composition is based on the principal chemical components in iRoot SP, iRoot FS and BioAggregate, the biocompatibility test data of these devices provides biocompatibility evidence that iRoot FM is nonmutagenic, does not cause an allergenic potential after multiple uses and has a good tolerance by subcutaneous tissue.
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## CONCLUSIONS:
demonstrates chemical, physical, iRoot FM performance specifications and biocompatible properties to iRoot SP. iRoot FM's main chemical composition is based on iRoot SP. In addition, BioAggregate provides biocompatibility verification for iRoot FM. iRoot FM and Diapex have equivalent indications for use. Furthermore, iRoot FM has a comparable delivery system and similar labeling to iRoot SP and Diapex. Therefore, it is concluded that iRoot FM is substantially equivalent in safety and effectiveness to the predicate devices.
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