Inclusive Titanium Abutments compatible with: Straumann synOcta Implant System
K151798 · Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. · NHA · Nov 16, 2015 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K151798
Device Name
Inclusive Titanium Abutments compatible with: Straumann synOcta Implant System
Applicant
Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc.
Product Code
NHA · Dental
Decision Date
Nov 16, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3630
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Inclusive® Titanium Abutments are premanufactured prosthetic components directly connected to endosseous dental implants and are intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation. They are compatible with Straumann Standard Plus Tissue Level Implants in RN (4.1mm and 4.8 mm) and WN (4.8 mm) sizes.
Device Story
Inclusive® Titanium Abutments are premanufactured prosthetic components; they connect to endosseous dental implants to support prosthetic restorations (crowns/bridges). Used in dental laboratories; technicians modify stock abutments using hand tools to achieve desired shape before clinical placement. Abutments mount to implants via screws. Device provides structural support for dental prosthetics; benefits patient by enabling functional tooth replacement. Used in oral cavity; operated by dental professionals.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence established via bench testing, including reliability calculation, fatigue strength testing, and static load failure testing of worst-case assembled implant/abutment systems per FDA guidance.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Titanium Alloy (Ti-6AL-4V ELI) per ASTM F136. Design: Machined, stock-type abutment with octagonal connection; non-sterile. Dimensions: 9.4mm cylindrical diameter; RN (4.8mm) and WN (6.5mm) sizes. Mechanical fixation via screw.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring prosthetic rehabilitation via endosseous dental implants. Compatible with Straumann Standard Plus Tissue Level Implants (RN 4.1mm/4.8mm and WN 4.8mm).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly connected to the endosseous dental implant and is intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). 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.)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
November 16, 2015
PRISMATIK DENTALCRAFT, INC. Mr. Armin Zehtabchi Senior RA 2212 Dupont Drive, Suite P Irvine, California 92612
Re: K151798
> Trade/Device Name: Inclusive® Titanium Abutments compatible with: Straumann synOcta Implant System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment Regulatory Class: II Product Code: NHA Dated: October 14, 2015 Received: October 16, 2015
Dear Mr. Zehtabchi:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K151798
Device Name
Inclusive® Titanium Abutments compatible with: Straumann synOcta Implant System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Inclusive® Titanium Abutments are premanufactured prosthetic components directly connected to endosseous dental implants and are intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation.
They are compatible with Straumann Standard Plus Tissue Level Implants in RN (4.1mm and 4.8 mm) and WN (4.8 mm) sizes.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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B.
## 006_510 (K)-K151798 Summary-807.92(c)
This 510 (k) summary is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA of 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
### SUBMITTER INFORMATION A.
| Company Name: | Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. |
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| Company Address: | 2212 Dupont Dr., Suite P,<br>Irvine, CA 92612 |
| Company Phone: | 949-225-1269 |
| Company FAX: | 949-553-0924 |
| Facility Registration Number: | 3005477956 |
| Primary Contact Person: | Armin Zehtabchi, (949) 225-1234<br>Senior RA Specialist |
| Secondary Contact Person: | Marilyn Pourazar, (949) 225-1269<br>Senior Director, RA/QA |
| Date Summary Prepared: | November 16, 2015 |
| DEVICE IDENTIFICATION | |
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | Inclusive® Titanium Abutments compatible<br>with: Straumann synOcta Implant System |
| 21 CFR Reference: | 21 CFR 872.3630 |
| 21 CFR Common Name: | Abutment, implant, dental, endosseous |
| Classification: | Class II, NHA |
| Panel: | Dental |
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#### C. IDENTIFICATION OF PREDICATE DEVICE
Trade/Proprietary Name: Primary Predicate Device: Inclusive® Titanium Abutments compatible with: Straumann Tissue Level Implants, (K141211)
> Reference Device 1: Inclusive Titanium Abutments for NobelActive, Straumann Bone Level, Branemark, (K142118)
Reference Device 2: ITI synOcta Meso Abutments, (K033243)
#### D. PROPOSED DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Inclusive® Titanium Abutments are endosseous implant abutments which are placed into the dental implant to provide support for a prosthetic restoration. The abutment is placed over the implant shoulder and is mounted into the implant with a screw. Abutments and screws are made of titanium alloy (Ti-6AL-4V ELI) and meet ASTM F136 Standard. They are compatible with Straumann Standard Plus Tissue Level Implants in RN (4.1 mm and 4.8 mm) and WN (4.8 mm) sizes.
Prismatik Dentalcraft. Inc. provides premanufactured titanium abutments of a stock type with no inherent angulation which require further modification to obtain the desired shape before being used. The modifications are intended to be performed by dental laboratories with laboratory hand tools, as delineated in the device's instructions for use.
#### E. INDICATIONS FOR USE
Inclusive® Titanium Abutments are premanufactured prosthetic components directly connected to endosseous dental implants and are intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation.
They are compatible with Straumann Standard Plus Tissue Level Implants in RN (implant diameter: 4.1 mm and 4.8 mm) and WN (implant diameter: 4.8 mm) sizes.
#### F. DETERMINATION OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The comparison table below outlines and provides the similarities and the substantial equivalency of the Primary Predicate Device, the Inclusive® Titanium Abutments for Straumann Tissue Level Implants, K141211 (cleared by FDA on 10/22/2014), the Reference Device 1, the Inclusive Titanium Abutments for NobelActive, Straumann Bone Level, Branemark, (K142118), the Reference Device 2, the ITI synOcta Meso Abutments, (K033243) and the proposed device, the Inclusive® Titanium Abutments compatible with: Straumann synOcta Implant
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System. The platform diameters and connection are the same for the Proposed Device and the Reference Device 2 (K033243). The connection for the Proposed Device and the Primary Predicate Device (K141211) is also the same.
Prismatik believes that the comparative data presented in the preceding paragraphs demonstrate that proposed device, Inclusive® Titanium Abutments compatible with: Straumann synOcta Implant System is substantially equivalent to currently marketed devices for the same indications for use, and supports our claim of substantial equivalence to predicate Class II devices under the classification of abutment, implant, dental, endosseous (21 CFR 872.3630) that have previously been found to be substantially equivalent. Any differences between the proposed device, the Inclusive® Titanium Abutments compatible with: Straumann synOcta Implant System, and the predicate device do not introduce any new issues of safety or effectiveness.
(See Comparison Table below)
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| Attributes | Primary Predicate Device | Reference Device (1) | Reference Device (2) | Proposed Device | Similarities /<br>Differences |
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| | Inclusive Titanium<br>Abutments compatible with:<br>Straumann Tissue Level<br>Implants (K141211) | Inclusive Titanium<br>Abutments<br>compatible with:<br>Straumann Bone<br>Level Implants (K142118) | ITI synOcta Meso Abutments<br>(K033243) | Inclusive® Titanium<br>Abutments compatible with:<br>Straumann Tissue Level<br>synOcta Implant System | |
| | (Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc.) | (Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc.) | Straumann USA | (Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc.) | |
| Indications<br>for Use | Inclusive Titanium Abutments<br>are pre-manufactured<br>prosthetic components directly<br>connected to endosseous<br>dental implants and are<br>intended for use as an aid to<br>prosthetic rehabilitation.<br>Inclusive Titanium Abutments<br>are compatible with<br>Straumann Standard<br>Plus Tissue Level Implants in<br>RN (4.1 mm and 4.8 mm) and<br>WN (4.8<br>mm) sizes. | Inclusive Titanium<br>Abutments are<br>premanufactured prosthetic<br>components<br>directly connected to<br>endosseous dental<br>implants and are intended<br>for use as an<br>aid in prosthetic<br>rehabilitation.<br>Inclusive® Titanium<br>Abutments are compatible<br>with:<br>- Straumann: Bone Level<br>NC and RC implant sizes<br>- Nobel Biocare: Branemark<br>RP size implant<br>- Nobel Biocare<br>NobelActive NP and RP<br>internal connection implants | Abutments are intended to be<br>placed into dental implants to<br>provide support for prosthetic<br>reconstructions such as crowns or<br>bridges. The ITI synOcta Meso<br>abutments are indicated for<br>cemented restorations in esthetic<br>areas of the mouth. The abutment<br>can be used in single tooth<br>replacements and multiple tooth<br>restorations. | Inclusive Titanium Abutments<br>are pre-manufactured prosthetic<br>components directly connected<br>to endosseous dental implants<br>and are intended for use as an<br>aid to prosthetic rehabilitation.<br>They are compatible with<br>Straumann Standard Plus<br>Tissue Level Implants in RN<br>(implant diameter: 4.1 mm and<br>4.8 mm) and WN (implant<br>diameter: 4.8 mm) sizes. | Same as<br>primary<br>predicate |
| Attributes | Primary Predicate Device | Reference Device (1) | Reference Device (2) | Proposed Device | Similarities /<br>Differences |
| | Inclusive Titanium<br>Abutments compatible with:<br>Straumann Tissue Level<br>Implants (K141211) | Inclusive Titanium<br>Abutments<br>compatible with:<br>Straumann Bone<br>Level Implants (K142118) | ITI synOcta Meso Abutments<br>(K033243) | Inclusive® Titanium<br>Abutments compatible with:<br>Straumann Tissue Level<br>synOcta Implant System | |
| Dimensions | Cylindrical Diameter: 9.4mm<br>RN: diameter 4.8mm;<br><br>WN: diameter 6.5mm | Cylindrical Diameter:<br>9.4mm Connection Length:<br>2.735mm | synOcta RN 4.8 mm<br><br>synOcta WN 6.5 mm | Cylindrical Diameter: 9.4mm<br>RN: diameter 4.8mm;<br><br>WN: diameter 6.5mm | Same as<br>Primary<br>Predicate<br>Device and<br>Reference<br>Device # 2 |
| Connection | Octagonal | Slot | Octagonal | Octagonal | Same as<br>Primary<br>Predicate<br>Device and<br>Reference<br>Device # 2 |
| Sterility | Packaged Non-sterile | Packaged Non-sterile | Packaged Non-sterile | Packaged Non-sterile | Same |
| Material | Titanium Alloy, Grade 23 | Titanium Alloy, Grade 24 | Ti-6AL-7Nb | Titanium Alloy, Grade 23 | Same |
| Picture of<br>Abutment | Image: abutment | Image: abutment | Image: abutment | Image: abutment | - |
| Attributes | Primary Predicate Device | Reference Device (1) | Reference Device (2) | Proposed Device | Similarities /<br>Differences |
| | Inclusive Titanium<br>Abutments compatible with:<br>Straumann Tissue Level<br>Implants (K141211) | Inclusive Titanium<br>Abutments<br>compatible with:<br>Straumann Bone<br>Level Implants (K142118) | ITI synOcta Meso Abutments<br>(K033243) | Inclusive® Titanium<br>Abutments compatible with:<br>Straumann Tissue Level<br>synOcta Implant System | |
| Picture of<br>Screw | Image: Primary Predicate Device Screw | Image: Reference Device (1) Screw | Image: Reference Device (2) Screw | Image: Proposed Device Screw | - |
| Abutment<br>Angle | None | 0°-30° | - | 0°-30° | Same as the<br>Reference<br>Device 1 |
| Abutment<br>Seat | Sits on a taper | Sits on a taper | Sits on a taper | Sits on a taper | Same |
| Screw Seat | Sits on a taper | Sits on a taper | Sits on a taper | Sits on a taper | Same |
| Anatomical<br>Site | Oral Cavity | Oral Cavity | Oral Cavity | Oral Cavity | Same |
| Construction | Machined | Machined | Machined | Machined | Same |
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#### SUMMARY OF NON-CLINICAL TESTING (PERFORMANCE DATA) G.
Non-clinical test data was used to evaluate the proposed device's substantial equivalence compared to the predicate device.
Clinical testing was not necessary to establish substantial equivalency of the device.
Non-clinical testing was performed in accordance with FDA Guidance "Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Root-form Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments" and it consisted of testing finished assembled implant/abutment systems of the worst case scenario, through Reliability Calculation and Testing, as well as Fatigue Strength Testing and Static Load Failure Testing.
The testing performed demonstrated implant to abutment compatibility and has established substantial equivalency of the proposed device with predicate devices.
#### H. CONCLUSION FROM THE NON-CLINICAL TESTING (PERFORMANCE DATA)
The proposed device, the Inclusive® Titanium Abutments compatible with: Straumann synOcta Implant System has the same performance specifications, fundamental scientific technology and intended use as that of the Prismatik's Primary Predicate device, the Inclusive® Titanium Abutments compatible with: Straumann Tissue Level Implants, K141211 (cleared by FDA on 10/22/2014), the Reference Device 1, the Inclusive Titanium Abutments for NobelActive, Straumann Bone Level, Branemark, K142118 (cleared by FDA on 11/25/2014) and the Reference Device 2, the ITI synOcta Meso Abutments, (K033243). These devices are substantially equivalent, and that any differences between the proposed device, the Inclusive® Titanium Abutments compatible with: Straumann synOcta Implant System and the cited primary predicate and reference devices do not introduce any new issues or concerns.
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