K150363 · Nova Implants , Ltd. · DZE · Jun 29, 2015 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K150363
Device Name
NOVA Dental Implants System
Applicant
Nova Implants , Ltd.
Product Code
DZE · Dental
Decision Date
Jun 29, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3640
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
NOVA® Dental Implants System is indicated for use in surgical and restorative applications for placement in the bone of the upper or lower jaw to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore the patient's chewing function. NOVA® Dental Implants System is indicated also for immediate loading when good primary stability is achieved and with appropriate occlusal loading.
Device Story
The NOVA® Dental Implants System consists of internal hex dental implants, cover screws, healing caps, abutments, and surgical instruments. The system is used by dental professionals in clinical settings for the surgical placement of implants into the jawbone to support prosthetic restorations. The implants are threaded, root-form devices made of Ti-6Al-4V ELI titanium alloy. The system includes various implant geometries (straight and tapered) and a range of abutment types (straight, angulated, anatomic, and ball attachments). The device is placed using conventional surgical drills. The output is a stable foundation for artificial teeth, which restores the patient's chewing function. The system supports immediate loading protocols when primary stability is sufficient. The device benefits patients by providing a functional and aesthetic replacement for missing teeth.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data included. Evidence consists of bench testing, including mechanical fatigue testing (ISO 14801), biocompatibility testing (ISO 7405), sterilization validation (SAL 10^-6), and shelf-life testing.
Technological Characteristics
Root-form, threaded, internal hex dental implants and abutments. Material: Titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI) per ASTM F136 and ISO 5832-3. Surface treatments: sand-blasted/acid-etched and anodized. Sterilization: Gamma radiation. Dimensions: Diameters 3.3–6.0 mm; lengths 8–16 mm.
Indications for Use
Indicated for surgical and restorative applications in the upper or lower jaw to support prosthetic devices (artificial teeth) to restore chewing function. Indicated for immediate loading when primary stability and appropriate occlusal loading are achieved.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An endosseous dental implant is a prescription device made of a material such as titanium or titanium alloy that is intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore a patient's chewing function.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls). The device is classified as class II if it is a root-form endosseous dental implant. The root-form endosseous dental implant is characterized by four geometrically distinct types: Basket, screw, solid cylinder, and hollow cylinder. The guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Root-Form Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments” will serve as the special control. (See § 872.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.)(2)
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device is classified as class II if it is a blade-form endosseous dental implant. The special controls for this device are:(i) The design characteristics of the device must ensure that the geometry and material composition are consistent with the intended use;
(ii) Mechanical performance (fatigue) testing under simulated physiological conditions to demonstrate maximum load (endurance limit) when the device is subjected to compressive and shear loads;
(iii) Corrosion testing under simulated physiological conditions to demonstrate corrosion potential of each metal or alloy, couple potential for an assembled dissimilar metal implant system, and corrosion rate for an assembled dissimilar metal implant system;
(iv) The device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible;
(v) Sterility testing must demonstrate the sterility of the device;
(vi) Performance testing to evaluate the compatibility of the device in a magnetic resonance (MR) environment;
(vii) Labeling must include a clear description of the technological features, how the device should be used in patients, detailed surgical protocol and restoration procedures, relevant precautions and warnings based on the clinical use of the device, and qualifications and training requirements for device users including technicians and clinicians;
(viii) Patient labeling must contain a description of how the device works, how the device is placed, how the patient needs to care for the implant, possible adverse events and how to report any complications; and
(ix) Documented clinical experience must demonstrate safe and effective use and capture any adverse events observed during clinical use.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
June 29, 2015
NOVA® Implants Ltd. c/o Ms. Daniela Levy Sterling Medical Registration 22817 Ventura Blvd Woodland Hills, California 91364
Re: K150363
Trade/Device Name: NOVA® Dental Implants System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3640 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DZE, NHA Dated: May 13, 2015 Received: May 27, 2015
Dear Ms. Levy:
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.
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Sincerely yours,
Tina
Kiang -S
for 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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SECTION 4 - Indication for Use Statement
| 510(k) Number (if known): | K150363 |
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| Device Name: | NOVA <sup> ® </sup> Dental Implants System |
| Indications for Use (Describe) | |
| Indications for Use: | |
NOVA® Dental Implants System is indicated for use in surgical and restorative applications for placement in the bone of the upper or lower jaw to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore the patient's chewing function. NOVA® Dental Implants System is indicated also for immediate loading when good primary stability is achieved and with appropriate occlusal loading.
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#### 510(k) Summary (21 CFR 807.92) SECTION 5
# 510(k) Number K____________
| 1 | Submission Owner | NOVA® Implants Ltd.<br>Dan Grimberg – CEO<br>5 Yoni Nethanyhu st.,<br>Or Yehuda ZIP 6037603<br>ISRAEL<br>Phone : +972-77-3528166<br>Fax : +972-54-7528166 |
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| 2 | Official Correspondent<br>Contact Person | Sterling Medical Registration<br>Daniela Levy - Regulatory Consultant<br>22817 Ventura blvd.<br>Woodland Hills, CA 91364<br>Phone: 1-213-787-3027<br>Email: daniela@sterlingmedicalregistration.com |
| 3 | Submission Date | June 21, 2015 |
| 4 | Device Trade Name | NOVA® Dental Implants System |
| 5 | Regulation Description | Root-form Endosseous Dental Implants and Abutments |
| 6 | Classification | Device Name : Endosseous dental implant<br>Product Code : DZE, NHA<br>Regulation No : 872.3640<br>Class : II<br>Panel : Dental |
| 7 | Reason for the Premarket Notification Submission | : New Device |
- 8 Identification of Legally Marketed Predicate Devices :
- NOVA® Dental Implants System is substantially equivalent to Alpha-Bio Tec K063364 (primary predicate); And referenced predicate devices: SGS International K133362; A.B.Dental Devices K051719, K112440, K132125; Paltop K112795; Nobel Biocare
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K050705;
in terms of intended use, indication for use, technological characteristics, performance and user interface.
The predicate devices are a Class II medical device.
- ഗ Device Description:
NOVA® Dental Implants System consists of internal hex dental implants. cover screws and healing caps; abutments system and superstructures; impression copy system & surgical instruments.
Internal hex implants:-
PSI implants are provided in diameters: 3.3, 3.75, 4.2, 5 & 6 with lengths 8, 10, 11.5, 13, & 16 mm. (16 mm is not provided for 6 mm diameter).
PCI implants are provided in diameters: 3.3, 3.75, 4.2, 5 & 6 with lengths 8, 10, 11.5,
13, & 16 mm. (16 mm is not provided for 6 mm diameter).
NOVA Dental Abutments internal hex system provides:
Healing Caps:
HC Series - Narrow (3.75 mm) - Platform height 2,3,4,5,6,7
HC Series - Standard (4.7 mm) - Platform height 2.3.4.5.6.7
HCW Series - Wide (6.00 mm) - Platform height 3,4,5,6
PMI Series - Premium (3.75, 4.7, 6.0 mm) - Platform height 2,3,4,5,6,7
Straight Abutments (Long, straight, narrow, anatomic, curve):
ST Series: Length 8.5, 9.5, 11.5, 12.5 mm.
STA Series: With Shoulder profile height 1, Length 9 mm; profile height 2, Length 10; profile height 3, Length 11; profile height 4 Length 12.
STN: Narrow length 11 mm.
SLM Series: Anatomic Straight Abutment: profile height 1,2,3 length 9,10,11 mm.
SCM Series: Anatomic Straight Abutment: profile height 1.2.3 length 9.10.11 mm.
Angulated Abutments (standard, anatomic, curve):
Standard Angulated Abutment Length 7,9,11 Angulations 15°, 25°.
Anatomic Angulated Abutments Platform height 1,2,3,4 Angulations 15°, 25°.
Anatomic Angulated Curve Platform height 1,2,3, Angulations 15°, 25° .
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Ball Attachments Platform height 1.2.3.4.5.6 and related components covers and caps. Material:
NOVA® Dental Implants System and Dental Abutments System is made of Titanium alloy (Ti-6AI-4V ELI) that conforms to ASTM F136.
- 10 Intended use / Indication for Use:
NOVA ® Dental Implants System is indicated for use in surgical and restorative applications for placement in the bone of the upper or lower jaw to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore the patient's chewing function. NOVA ® Dental Implants System is indicated also for immediate loading when good primary stability is achieved and with appropriate occlusal loading.
- 11 Performance Standards or Special Controls
- ISO 7405 Second edition 2008-12-15 Dentistry Evaluation of biocompatibility of medical devices used in dentistry.
- ISO 5832-3:1996 Implants for surgery -- Metallic materials -- Part 3: Wrought . titanium 6-aluminium 4-vanadium alloy.
- ISO 14801 Second edition 2007-11-15 Dentistry-Implants-Dynamic fatique test for . endosseous dental implants.
- FDA guidance document: Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Root-form . Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Abutments - Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff.
| Substantial Equivalent<br>Table | Candidate No.1 | PREDICATE DEVICE |
|---------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CHARACTERISTIC | PCI Dental Implant | ATID Internal Hex Implants |
| 510k | | K063364 (primary predicate) |
| Company Name | NOVA Implants Ltd. | Alpha-Bio Tec Ltd. |
| Indication for Use | NOVA® Dental Implants System is<br>indicated for use in surgical and<br>restorative applications for placement in<br>the bone of the upper or lower jaw to<br>provide support for prosthetic devices,<br>such as artificial teeth, in order to restore<br>the patient's chewing function. NOVA®<br>Dental Implants System is indicated also<br>for immediate loading when good<br>primary stability is achieved and with | The Alpha-Bio Dental Implant<br>System® is indicated for use in<br>surgical and restorative applications<br>for placement in the bone of the upper<br>or lower jaw to provide support for<br>prosthetic devices, such as artificial<br>teeth, in order to restore the patient's<br>chewing function.<br>Two stage: ATID,<br>DFI,SPI,SFB,ATIE OF, ITO, SPR<br>One stage: ITO, SPR<br>One stage and One Piece: ARRP, |
| | appropriate occlusal loading. | ARPB, ARRC 3mmd diameter are<br>intended only for placement at the<br>mandibular central and lateral incisors<br>and maxillary and lateral incisors.<br>Indicated also for denture stabilization<br>using multiple implants<br>One stage and One Piece for<br>temporary use: ARR, ARB, ARS,<br>ARSB permit immediate splint stability<br>for crown, bridge and prosthesis,<br>protect graft sites.<br>The Alpha-Bio Dental Implant<br>System® is indicated also for<br>immediate loading when good primary<br>stability is achieved and with<br>appropriate occlusal loading. DFI, SPI,<br>ARRP, ARPB.<br>The Alpha-Bio Dental Implant<br>System® is indicated also for<br>immediate loading on single tooth<br>when good primary stability is<br>achieved and with appropriate occlusal<br>loading. SPI, SFB.<br>All implants with diameter 3.3mmd<br>should not use angled abutment. |
| Device Design | Threaded, root form endosseous implants | Threaded, root form endosseous implants |
| Classification | Class 2 872.3640 P.Code DZE | Class 2 872.3640 P.Code DZE |
| Material | GR-5 Titanium Ti-6Al-4V ELI | GR-5 Titanium Ti-6Al-4V ELI |
| Diameters mm | 3.3, 3.75, 4.2, 5, 6 | 3.3, 3.75, 4.2, 5, 6 |
| Lengths mm | 8, 10, 11.5, 13, 16 [16 not for 6 mm] | 8, 10, 11.5, 13, 16 |
| Implant Body Contour | Straight | Straight |
| Anatomical Site | Oral Cavity | Oral Cavity |
| Principle of operation | Conventional procedure | Conventional procedure |
| Self tapping | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sterilization | Gamma Ray | Gamma Ray |
| Packaging | Double packaging | Double packaging |
| Bone preparation Procedure | Conventional drills | Conventional drills |
| Substantial Equivalent<br>Table | Candidate No.2 | PREDICATE DEVICE |
| CHARACTERISTIC | PSI Dental Implant | SPI Internal Hex Implants |
| 510k | | K063364<br>(primary predicate) |
| Company Name | NOVA Implants Ltd. | Alpha-Bio Tec Ltd. |
| Indication for Use | NOVA® Dental Implants System is<br>indicated for use in surgical and<br>restorative applications for placement in<br>the bone of the upper or lower jaw to<br>provide support for prosthetic devices,<br>such as artificial teeth, in order to restore<br>the patient's chewing function. NOVA® | The Alpha-Bio Dental Implant<br>System® is indicated for use in<br>surgical and restorative applications<br>for placement in the bone of the upper<br>or lower jaw to provide support for<br>prosthetic devices, such as artificial<br>teeth, in order to restore the patient's<br>chewing function. |
| | Dental Implants System is indicated also<br>loading when<br>immediate<br>for<br>good<br>primary stability is achieved and with<br>appropriate occlusal loading. | ATID.<br>Two<br>stage:<br>DFI,SPI,SFB,ATIE OF, ITO, SPR<br>ITO, SPR<br>One stage:<br>One stage and One Piece: ARRP,<br>ARPB, ARRC 3mmd diameter are<br>intended only for placement at the<br>mandibular central and lateral incisors<br>and maxillary and lateral incisors.<br>Indicated also for denture stabilization<br>using multiple implants<br>One stage and One<br>Piece for<br>temporary use: ARR, ARB, ARS,<br>ARSB permit immediate splint stability<br>for crown, bridge and prosthesis,<br>protect graft sites.<br>Alpha-Bio<br>Dental<br>The<br>Implant<br>is indicated also for<br>System®<br>immediate loading when good primary<br>is achieved<br>stability<br>and<br>with<br>appropriate occlusal loading. DFI, SPI,<br>ARRP, ARPB.<br>Alpha-Bio<br>The<br>Implant<br>Dental<br>indicated<br>also<br>System®<br>is<br>for<br>immediate loading on single tooth<br>good primary stability<br>when<br>ાડ<br>achieved and with appropriate occlusal<br>loading. SPI, SFB.<br>All implants with diameter 3.3mmd<br>should not use angled abutment. |
| Device Design | Threaded, root form endosseous<br>implants | Threaded, root form endosseous<br>implants |
| Classification | Class 2 872.3640<br>P.Code DZE | Class 2 872.3640<br>P.Code DZE |
| Material | GR-5 Titanium Ti-6AI-4V ELI | GR-5 Titanium Ti-6Al-4V ELI |
| Diameters mm | 3.3, 3.75, 4.2, 5, 6 | 3.3, 3.75, 4.2, 5, 6 |
| Lengths<br>mm | 8, 10, 11.5, 13, 16 [16 not for 6 mm] | 8, 10, 11.5, 13, 16 |
| Implant Body Contour | Tapered | Tapered |
| Anatomical Site | Oral Cavity | Oral Cavity |
| Principle of operation | Conventional procedure | Conventional procedure |
| Self tapping | V | V |
| Sterilization | Gamma Ray | Gamma Ray |
| Packaging | Double packaging | Double packaging |
| Bone preparation Procedure | Conventional drills | Conventional drills |
#### 12 Substantial Equivalence
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| | Product Code: NHA Regulation No. 872.3630 | | |
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| | | | |
| | Candidate | Reference Predicate Device | Reference Predicate Device |
| | NOVA Implants Itd | SGS International Itd | A.B.DENTAL DEVICES |
| Product Name | Healing Abutments (PMI) | Healing Abutments<br>(HN,HNN,HWN) | PON |
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A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.