Clinpro™ Varnish is a fluoride, calcium and phosphate containing coating for use in: · Treating hypersensitive teeth · Treating exposed dentin and root sensitivity
Device Story
Clinpro™ Varnish is a fluoride, calcium, and phosphate-containing coating applied by dental professionals to treat hypersensitive teeth and exposed dentin/root sensitivity. The device is an alcohol/water-based solution of dental polymer resins supplied in unit-dose packages. Upon application to moist enamel and dentin, the varnish is activated by saliva and moisture, forming a hardened resin film that adheres to the tooth surface. This film physically occludes dentin tubules to provide immediate relief from hypersensitivity. The formulation includes sodium fluoride, strontium fluoride, and functionalized tri-calcium phosphate, which are released initially within the first hour and continuously over the subsequent 24 hours. By blocking dentin tubules and providing a sustained release of minerals, the device reduces dental pain and sensitivity for the patient.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated via in vitro fluoride, calcium, and phosphate release testing and SEM/optical imaging to confirm dentin tubule penetration and film formation. Biocompatibility testing included cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation/intracutaneous reactivity, and acute systemic toxicity. Stability testing confirmed a 24-month shelf life.
Technological Characteristics
Fluoride, calcium, and phosphate-containing dental polymer resin varnish. Contains 3% sodium fluoride and 3% strontium fluoride. Moisture/saliva-activated film-forming technology. Supplied in 0.50 ml unit-dose packages. Complies with ISO 14971:2007, ISO 10993 (parts 1, 3, 5, 10, 11, 12), and ISO 7405:2008.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with hypersensitive teeth, exposed dentin, or root sensitivity.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Cavity varnish is a device that consists of a compound intended to coat a prepared cavity of a tooth before insertion of restorative materials. The device is intended to prevent penetration of restorative materials, such as amalgam, into the dentinal tissue.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an external cleaning solution, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 872.9.
Predicate Devices
Vanish™ 5% Sodium Fluoride White Varnish (K092141)
{0}------------------------------------------------
Image /page/0/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo consists of a circular border with the text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" written around it. Inside the circle is a stylized image of three human profiles facing to the right, stacked on top of each other.
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
September 18, 2015
3M Company Shari Myszka, R.Ph., Pharm.D. Regulatory Affairs Specialist 2510 Conway Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota 55144-1000
Re: K151302
Trade/Device Name: Clinpro™ Varnish Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3260 Regulation Name: Cavity Varnish Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LBH Dated: August 10, 2015 Received: August 12, 2015
Dear Dr. Myszka:
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.
{1}------------------------------------------------
Page 2 - Shari Myszka, R.Ph., Pharm.D.
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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled. "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Industry and Consumer Education 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,
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
{2}------------------------------------------------
### Indications for Use Statement 4.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K151302
Device Name Clinpro™ Varnish
Indications for Use (Describe)
Clinpro IM Varnish is a fluoride, calcium and phosphate containing coating for use in:
· Treating hypersensitive teeth
· Treating exposed dentin and root sensitivity
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
### CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED.
This section applies only to requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
### *DO NOT SEND YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE PRA STAFF EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW.*
The burden time for this collection of information is estimated to average 79 hours per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather and maintain the data needed and complete and review the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this information collection, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to:
> Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration Office of Chief Information Officer Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Staff PRAStaff@fda.hhs.gov
"An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB number."
FORM FDA 3881 (8/14)
Page 1 of 1
POC Publishing Services (101)-443-6740 HF
{3}------------------------------------------------
## 3M ES
#### 3. 510(k) Summary
3M ESPE Dental
2510 Conway Avenue St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
Image /page/3/Picture/4 description: The image shows the 3M logo. The logo consists of the number '3' and the letter 'M' in a bold, sans-serif font. The color of the logo is red. The background is white.
## 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(k) summary is submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
| 510(k) Submitter | 3M ESPE Dental<br>2510 Conway Avenue<br>St. Paul, MN 55144-1000 USA |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact | Shari L. Myszka, R.Ph., Pharm.D<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>Phone: (651) 736-6955<br>Fax: (651) 737-9665<br>slmyszka@mmm.com |
| Submission Date | May 13, 2015 |
| Device Name | Clinpro™ Varnish |
| Classification Name | Cavity Varnish |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 872.3260 |
| Product Code | LBH |
| Classification Panel | Dental |
| Classification | Medical Device, Class II |
Device Identification: Cavity varnish is a device that consists of a compound intended to coat a prepared cavity of a tooth before insertion of restorative materials. The device is intended to prevent penetration of restorative materials, such as amalgam, into the dentinal tissue.
Indications for Use: Clinpro™ Varnish is a fluoride, calcium and phosphate containing coating for use in:
- . Treating hypersensitive teeth
- . Treating exposed dentin and root sensitivity
### Predicate Devices:
Vanish™ 5% Sodium Fluoride White Varnish (K092141) Pulpdent® Fluoride Varnish (K093620) Pulpdent® Activ Varnish (K112946) Duraphat® 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish (K945794)
{4}------------------------------------------------
# 3M ESPE
## Description of Device:
Clinpro™ Varnish is a fluoride, calcium and phosphate containing coating for use in treating hypersensitive teeth and exposed dentin and root sensitivity. Clinpro™ Varnish is moisture and saliva-activated when applied to enamel and dentin. It will spread on and adhere to moist teeth. Clinpro™ Varnish is an alcohol/water-based solution of dental polymer resins. The product is sweetened with xylitol and sucralose. Clinpro™ Varnish contains two fluoride sources, 3% sodium fluoride and 3% strontium fluoride (equivalent to 2.26% fluoride ion). Clinpro™ Varnish provides both an initial release in the first hour and a continued release during the next 24 hours. Clinpro™ Varnish also contains sources of calcium and phosphate, including functionalized tri-calcium phosphate exclusively from 3M ESPE. Clinpro™ Varnish is supplied in unit-dose packages containing 0.50 ml of varnish coating. Each 0.50 ml of Clinpro™ Varnish contains 13.8 mg sodium fluoride and 13.8 mg strontium fluoride, equivalent to 10.4 mg total fluoride ion.
## Technological Characteristics:
The basic composition, fundamental technology and intended use of Clinpro™ Varnish are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. Clinpro™ Varnish is a fluoride, calcium and phosphate containing coating to provide immediate and sustained relief of dental pain or hypersensitivity. The immediate relief of hypersensitivity is achieved by the hardened resin film that forms immediately after application and occludes the dentin tubules. Clinpro™ Varnish is unique formulation that utilizes novel resin polymer coating technology to incorporate the additional sources of fluoride, calcium and phosphate. In vitro fluoride release testing shows that Clinpro™ Varnish provides both an initial release in the first hour and a continued release during the next 24 hours.
The table below summarizes the basic composition, fundamental technology and intended use of Clinpro™ Varnish and the predicate varnishes:
{5}------------------------------------------------
| Vanish™ | Pulpdent® | Pulpdent® | Duraphat® | Clinpro™ |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 5% Sodium<br>Fluoride<br>White Varnish | Fluoride<br>Varnish | Activ<br>Varnish | 5% Sodium<br>Fluoride<br>Varnish | Varnish |
| Primary<br>Predicate | Reference<br>Predicate | Reference<br>Predicate | Reference<br>Predicate | Subject<br>Device |
| K092141 | K093620 | K112946 | K945794 | K151302 |
| Basic Composition | | | | |
| Rosin Varnish | Rosin Varnish | Rosin Varnish | Rosin Varnish | Polymer Resin<br>Varnish* |
| Fundamental Technology | | | | |
| Dentin Tubule<br>Occlusion | Dentin Tubule<br>Occlusion | Dentin Tubule<br>Occlusion | Dentin Tubule<br>Occlusion | Dentin Tubule<br>Occlusion |
| Indication for Use | | | | |
| Treatment of<br>Hypersensitive<br>Teeth and<br>Exposed Dentin<br>and Root<br>Sensitivity | Treatment of<br>Dental<br>Hypersensitivity | Treatment of<br>Dental<br>Hypersensitivity | Treatment of<br>Dental<br>Hypersensitivity | Treatment of<br>Hypersensitive<br>Teeth and<br>Exposed Dentin<br>and Root<br>Sensitivity |
* The polymer resin varnish and the predicate rosin varnishes are film forming materials that block dentin tubules and act as carriers for the fluoride, calcium and phosphate. The synthetic polymer resin was selected due to its lower variability in composition and properties as compared to the naturally-sourced rosins and is substantially equivalent in performance to the rosin varnishes.
## Performance Data:
In vitro testing was conducted with Clinpro™ Varnish and the predicate devices, Vanish™ 5% Sodium Fluoride White Varnish, Pulpdent® Active Varnish and Duraphat® 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish. Properties evaluated include dentin tubule penetration and in vitro fluoride, calcium and phosphate release. SEM and optical images show that the devices form a thin film penetrating dentin tubules. In vitro fluoride release testing shows that Clinpro™ Varnish provides both an initial release in the first hour and a continued release during the next 24 hours. Clinpro™ Varnish utilizes a resin polymer coating technology to incorporate the additional sources of fluoride, calcium and phosphate as compared to the predicate devices that utilize a rosin polymer coating.
All varnishes function as film forming materials that block dentin tubules for use in treating dental hypersensitivity. Clinpro™ Varnish and Varnish™ Varnish are indicated for use on exposed dentin and root sensitivity for treating dental hypersensitivity as well.
Stability testing was conducted by evaluating the physical properties of the device at various storage conditions to confirm a shelf life at room temperature of 24 months. Biocompatibility testing for the device included cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation/ intracutaneous reactivity and acute systemic toxicity.
{6}------------------------------------------------
# 3M ESPI
## Performance Standards:
Clinpro™ Varnish complies with the following ISO standards:
· ISO 14971:2007, Medical Devices - Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices
• ISO 10993-1:2009, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 1:
Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process
· ISO 10993-3:2009, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 3: Tests for Genotoxicity and Reproductive Toxicity
· ISO 10993-5:2009, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 5: Tests for In Vitro Cytotoxicity
· ISO 10993-10:2010, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 10: Tests for Irritation and Skin Sensitization
· ISO 10993-11:2006, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 11: Tests for Systemic Toxicity
• ISO 10993-12:2012, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 12: Sample Preparation and Reference Materials
• ISO 7405:2008, Dentistry – Evaluation of Biocompatibility of Medical Devices Used in Dentistry
## Substantial Equivalence Statement:
Results of the nonclinical and clinical testing demonstrate that Clinpro™ Varnish is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate devices in terms of intended use, indications for use, basic composition, fundamental technology, delivery presentation, directions for use, physical properties and biocompatibility.
Predicate graph will load when search results are available.
Embedding visualization will load when search results are available.
PDF viewer will load when search results are available.
Loading panels...
Select an item from Submissions
Click any panel, subpart, regulation, product code, or device to see details here.
Section Matches
Results will appear here.
Product Code Matches
Results will appear here.
Special Control Matches
Results will appear here.
Loading collections...
Loading
My Alerts
You will receive email notifications based on the filters and frequency you set for each alert.
Sort by:
Create Alert
Search Filters
Agent Token
Create a read-only bearer token for Claude, ChatGPT, or other agents that can call HTTP APIs.
Copy this now. It will not be shown again.
Connected apps
Apps you authorized through browser sign-in. Disconnecting revokes their access immediately.
Learn the FDA Browser
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
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.