K151875 · Ccri, Inc. · EIH · Oct 29, 2015 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K151875
Device Name
Pavati Zirconia
Applicant
Ccri, Inc.
Product Code
EIH · Dental
Decision Date
Oct 29, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.6660
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Pavati™ Zirconia blanks are indicated for use in prosthetic dentistry to create porcelain (ceramic) prostheses (crowns and bridges) in the anterior posterior applications. Pavati™ Zirconia blanks are intended to be milled and fully sintered by Dental Professional or Dental Laboratory before use. Pavat™ Zirconia blanks are for "Rx only" and not for use by the general public or sold as "Over-the-Counter".
Device Story
Pavati™ Zirconia consists of yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia (Y-TZP) discs and blocks. Used by dental laboratories to fabricate custom dental restorations (crowns and bridges). Input: anatomical rendering of patient teeth from dental office. Transformation: laboratory uses CAD/CAM milling to shape blank; subsequent full sintering and optional coloring. Output: finished ceramic dental prosthesis. Context: professional dental laboratory environment. Benefit: provides biocompatible, high-strength ceramic material for restorative dentistry.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence is based on bench testing of sintered product, including density, bending strength, fracture toughness, chemical solubility, and material characterization. Testing confirmed compliance with ISO 6872:2008 and ISO 13356:2008.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia (Y-TZP). Form factor: Discs and blocks. Standards: ISO 6872:2008 (Dentistry - Ceramic Materials), ISO 13356:2008 (Implants for surgery, Y-TZP), ISO 10993-1:2009 (Biocompatibility). Processing: CAD/CAM milling followed by full sintering. Biocompatible, chemically inert.
Indications for Use
Indicated for dental professionals or laboratories to create porcelain (ceramic) crowns and bridges in anterior/posterior applications. Contraindications include insufficient tooth structure reduction, insufficient structure for adhesion/force distribution, poor oral hygiene, insufficient interproximal space for bridge joints, known allergies, and known incompatibilities to product composition.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Porcelain powder for clinical use is a device consisting of a mixture of kaolin, felspar, quartz, or other substances intended for use in the production of artificial teeth in fixed or removable dentures, of jacket crowns, facings, and veneers. The device is used in prosthetic dentistry by heating the powder mixture to a high temperature in an oven to produce a hard prosthesis with a glass-like finish.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
October 29, 2015
CCRI, Inc. Ms. Robin Carden President 1319 Calle Avanzado San Clemente, California 92673
Re: K151875
Trade/Device Name: Pavati™ Zirconia Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.6660 Regulation Name: Porcelain powder for clinical use Regulatory Class: II Product Code: EIH Dated: July 30, 2015 Received: August 3, 2015
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### 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) K151875
Device Name Pavati Zirconia
### Indications for Use (Describe)
Pavati™ Zirconia blanks are indicated for use in prosthetic dentistry to create porcelain (ceramic) prostheses (crowns and bridges) in the anterior posterior applications. Pavati™ Zirconia blanks are intended to be milled and fully sintered by Dental Professional or Dental Laboratory before use. Pavat™ Zirconia blanks are for "Rx only" and not for use by the general public or sold as "Over-the-Counter".
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510(k) Summary
for CCRI, Inc.
# Pavati™ Zirconia
#### 1. Submitter
CCRI, Inc.
1319 Calle Avanzado
San Clemente, CA 92673
USA
Contact Person: Robin Carden
Telephone: (949) 366-5221
Date prepared: 28JUL2015
#### Device Name 2.
Proprietary Name: Pavati™ Zirconia Common/Usual Name: Powder, Porcelain Classification Name: Porcelain powder for clinical use Submission Number: K151875 product code EIH
#### 3. Predicate Devices
Glidewell Prismatik™ Clinical Zirconia (Prismatik™ CZ), (K062509) and Sirona inCoris TZI (K123545)
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#### 4. Indications for Use
Pavati™ Zirconia blanks are indicated for use in prosthetic dentistry to create porcelain (ceramic) prostheses (crowns and bridges) in the anterior/ posterior applications. Pavati™ Zirconia blanks are intended to be milled and fully sintered by Dental Professional or Dental Laboratory before use. Pavati™ Zirconia blanks are for "Rx only" and not for use by the general public or sold as "Overthe-Counter".
#### Device Description and Function 5.
Pavati™ Zirconia are disc and block shaped dental porcelain zirconia oxide blanks that come in various sizes that are used in custom restorations by the dental laboratory. The dental laboratory will further process the blank by milling the blank based upon the anatomically rendering of the patients teeth (done at the dental office) through "Computer Aided Drafting/ Computer Aided Machining (CAD/CAM). Once the custom rendered blank is milled the product is fully sintered and colored (if required) and fitted to the patients teeth as crowns or bridges.
#### Physical and Performance Characteristics 6.
## Design:
Design considerations included using current dental technology materials (Zirconium oxide) and the same manufacturing processes used throughout the world in fabrication of dental porcelain ceramic blanks. In this submission CCRI, Inc has combined two similar products from two companies. In the inCoris TZI (Primary Device) the blanks are in a block configuration while the Prismatik CZ (Reference Device) is offered in a disc configuration.
The Zirconia powder is acquired by an approved supplier. Zirconia ceramic material was chosen based upon its many years of use in dental restorations by dentists, which when used is chemically/biologically practically inert.
Pavati™ Zirconia ceramic blanks are produced by using ZrO2 (Zirconium oxide) powder which is combined with an organic binder (which is burnt-off during firing) and compressed into various configurations. The compressed blanks are then partially sintered (fired) at high temperatures, tested and packaged. These blanks are then sold to Dental labs or dental professionals with the capability to mill the
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blanks (typically using CAD/CAM techniques) into a final shape (dental restoration) and fully sintered and colored (if required) before patientinstallation.
## Material Used:
Pavati™ Zirconia blanks are composed of zirconia ceramics (ZrO2) based on yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia (Y-TZP). The material is biocompatible according to ISO 10993-1: 2009 "Biological Evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process".
## Physical Properties:
Tabulated chart of finished product "Pavati™ Zirconia" blanks
| Sintered Density | ≥ 6.09 g cm³ |
|------------------------------------------|--------------|
| Thermal Expansion coefficient (20-500°C) | 10.1 µm/m °C |
| Bending Strength | > 900 MPa |
| Grain size | 0.45 µm |
| Fracture toughness | 5 MPam0.5 |
### Chemical Properties:
| Component (chemical<br>composition) | Pavati™ Zirconia (percentage by wt.) |
|-------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| ZrO2 + HfO2 + Y2O3+ Al2O3 | > 99.9 |
| Y2O3 | 5.35 - 5.95 |
| Al2O3 | ≤0.1 |
| SiO2 | ≤0.02 |
| Fe2O3 | ≤0.01 |
| Chemical solubility | 18.1 µg/cm² |
## Performance standards used:
ISO 6872:2008, "Dentistry - Ceramic Materials"
ISO 13356:2008 "Implants for surgery, Ceramic materials based on yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia (Y-TZP)".
ISO 10993-1: 2009 – "Biological evaluation of medical devices –Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process."
#### Nonclinical Testing 7.
CCRI performed a series of tests to assess whether the device is compliant to use. Sintered tests coupled with mechanical bench testing confirmed
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that the device meets specifications including established international standards and guidance documents. Density, bending strength, fracture toughness, chemical solubility and material characterization/composition of finished product was conducted to confirm that the product is equivalent while meeting performance goals established by standards. Pavati™ Zirconia blanks comply with ISO 6872:2008, "Dentistry - Ceramic materials" and ISO 13356: 2008, "Implants for surgery, Ceramic materials based on yttria-stabilized tetragonal zirconia (Y-TZP)".
#### 8. Clinical Testing
Clinical tests have not been performed.
#### 9. Comparison to predicate devices (Table below)
Pavati™ Zirconia dental porcelain zirconium oxide blanks for use by dental professionals to construct custom dental restorations are substantially similar to the Glidewell Prismatik™CZ and Sirona inCoris TZI in general composition.
The inCoris TZI "Indications for use" are in the final fully sintered form for installation in the patient. While the Prismatik™ CZ "Indications for use" are more general in description and the Pavati zirconia blanks are in a partial sintered form in which the dental laboratory finishes the blanks according to CCRI instructions provided in the "Instructions for use". All product testing by CCRI has been done on full sintered product to assure the end user that the performance specifications, of the product comply with established consensus standards and are similar to the conditions of ceramic manufacture as the predicate devices.
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| | Pavati™ Zirconia<br>CCRI/K151875 | inCoris TZI<br>Sirona/K123545<br>(Primary Device) | Prismatik™ CZ<br>Glidewell/K060104<br>(Secondary or<br>Reference Device) |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for use | Pavati™ Zirconia<br>blanks are<br>indicated for use in<br>prosthetic dentistry<br>to create porcelain | Classic and Speed<br>Sintering: Fully<br>anatomic crowns<br>and bridges in the<br>posterior and | The device is<br>indicated for use by<br>dental technicians in<br>the construction of<br>custom made all |
| | (ceramic)<br>prostheses<br>(crowns and<br>bridges). Pavati™<br>Zirconia blanks<br>are intended to be<br>milled and fully<br>sintered by Dental<br>Professional or<br>Dental Laboratory<br>before use.<br>Pavati™ Zirconia<br>blanks are for "Rx<br>only" and not for<br>use by the general<br>public or sold as<br>"Over-the-<br>Counter". | anterior tooth<br>region. Bridges with<br>max. two pontics.<br>Super speed<br>Sintering: Fully<br>anatomic crowns. | ceramic restorations<br>for anterior and<br>posterior locations. |
| Contra-<br>Indications/Warnings | • Insufficient tooth<br>structure reduction.<br>• Insufficient tooth<br>structure for proper<br>adhesion and force<br>distribution.<br>• Insufficient oral<br>hygiene.<br>• Insufficient<br>interproximal space<br>for sufficient joints in<br>bridges.<br>• Known allergies.<br>• Known<br>incompatibilities to<br>product composition | Insufficient oral<br>hygiene¹<br>Insufficient prep<br>results¹<br><span style="font-size: smaller;">1 as applicable to the finished<br/>article installed by the dentist</span> | There are no specific<br>precautions, warnings<br>or contra-indications<br>that are required for<br>the use of the device<br>by the dental<br>professional or<br>patient. |
| | Pavati™ Zirconia<br>CCRI/K151875 | inCoris TZI<br>Sirona/K123545<br>(Primary Device) | Prismatik™ CZ<br>Glidewell/K060104<br>(Secondary or<br>Reference Device) |
| | • Heavy<br>discoloration of<br>prepped tooth<br>structure.<br>When Pavati zirconia<br>blanks are milled do<br>not inhale dust when<br>removing dental<br>prosthesis from<br>dental holder take<br>appropriate safety | | |
| | methods such as<br>face mask and eye<br>protection. | | |
| | Technical Data (performance testing included) | | |
| Material<br>Composition(wt%) | Zirconia Powder<br>454A: | Zirconia Powder | Zirconia Powder |
| $ZrO_2+HfO_2+Y_2O_3$ | Meets ISO 13356:<br>2008 for Material<br>composition | Meets ISO 13356:<br>2008 for Material<br>composition | Not supplied |
| ≥ 99.0 | | | |
| $HfO_2$ : ≤ 5 | | | |
| $Y_2O_3$ : > 4.5 to ≤ 6.0 | | | |
| $Al_2O_3$ : ≤ 0.5 | | | |
| Other oxides: ≤0.5 | | | |
| According to ISO<br>13356:2008<br>Section 3, Table 1 | | | |
| | Pavati™ Zirconia<br>CCRI/K151875 | inCoris TZI<br>Sirona/K123545<br>(Primary Device) | Prismatik™ CZ<br>Glidewell/K060104<br>(Secondary or<br>Reference Device) |
| Freedom from<br>extraneous<br>materials per ISO<br>6872:2008 Section<br>5.2 active conc. of<br>not more than 1.0<br>Bq g-1 of<br>Uranium238 | Meets ISO<br>Standard | Meets ISO Standard | Not supplied |
| Blank sizes (mm) | Block: 65-85 x 40 x<br>15<br>20-55 x 19 x 15<br>40 x 15 x 15<br>14 x 13 x 15<br>Disc: 95-110 x 12-<br>30 | 110 x 80 x 10 | Disc: 98.5 x 10-30 |
| Sintered Density<br>(g/cm³)<br>ISO 13356: 2008<br>Section 4.1 Req't.<br>of ≥ 6.0 g/cm³ | Meets ISO<br>Standard | Meets ISO Standard | Not supplied |
| Coefficient of<br>thermal expansion<br>(CTE) ISO 6872:<br>2008, No req't.<br>report number | Meets ISO<br>Standard | Meets ISO Standard | Not supplied |
| Fracture<br>toughness Kic ISO<br>6872:2008 Annex<br>A; minimum for<br>class 6, 5.0 MPa<br>m 1/2 | Meets ISO<br>Standard | Meets ISO Standard | Not supplied |
| | Pavati™ Zirconia<br>CCRI/K151875 | inCoris TZI<br>Sirona/K123545<br>(Primary Device) | Prismatik™ CZ<br>Glidewell/K060104<br>(Secondary or<br>Reference Device) |
| Flexural strength<br>per ISO 6872:<br>2008, Limit<br>>900MPa | Meets ISO<br>Standard | Meets ISO Standard | Meets ISO Standard |
| Chemical solubility<br>per ISO 6872:2008<br>Limit 100 µg/cm² | Meets ISO<br>Standard | Meets ISO Standard | Not supplied |
| Grain Size<br>determined per<br>ISO 13356:2008<br>No req't. for grain<br>size | Meets ISO<br>Standard | Meets ISO Standard | Not supplied |
| Amount of<br>monoclinic phase<br>shall be<br>determined using<br>X-ray diffraction<br>methods in<br>accordance with<br>ISO 13356:2008,<br>≤20% | Meets ISO<br>Standard | Meets ISO Standard | Not supplied |
| Biocompatibility<br>per ISO 10993-1:<br>Part 1 - 'Biological<br>evaluation of<br>medical devices –<br>Part 1: Evaluation<br>and testing within<br>a risk management<br>process." | Assured through<br>use of same<br>materials and<br>manufacturing<br> | "The material is<br>biocompatible<br>according to ISO<br>10993-1:2009,<br>'Biological<br>evaluation of<br>medical devices –<br>Part 1: Evaluation<br>and testing within a<br>risk management<br>process." | "The biological safety<br>of the device has been<br>assured through the<br>selection of materials<br>similar in composition<br>to the other products<br>currently on the<br>market which have<br>demonstrated<br>appropriate levels of<br>biocompatibility |
| | Pavati™ Zirconia<br>CCRI/K151875 | inCoris TZI<br>Sirona/K123545<br>(Primary Device) | Prismatik™ CZ<br>Glidewell/K060104<br>(Secondary or<br>Reference Device) |
| Compliance<br>of the Device | Compliance is<br>assured by<br>adherence to ISO<br>6872:2008,<br>Dentistry- Ceramic<br>Materials and ISO<br>13356: 2008,<br>"Implants for<br>surgery, Ceramic<br>materials based on<br>yttria-stabilized<br>tetragonal zirconia<br>(Y-TZP)".<br>Validations and<br>testing performed<br>per Section 18. | Device meet ISO<br>6872: 2008,<br>"Dentistry --<br>Ceramic materials"<br>and ISO 13356:<br>2008, "Implants for<br>surgery, Ceramic<br>materials based on<br>yttria-stabilized<br>tetragonal zirconia<br>(Y-TZP)".<br>Physical and<br>chemical properties<br>are similar. | "The device<br>functions in a similar<br>manner to other<br>comparative devices<br>and the intended<br>use is the same.<br>The differences<br>between<br>comparative devices<br>are minor and do<br>not raise new safety<br>concerns. The<br>effectiveness and<br>suitability of the<br>device for the<br>intended purpose is<br>assured through<br>wide, general use of<br>similar other<br>predicate devices<br>that demonstrate the<br>safe use of the<br>device to construct<br>dental restorations." |
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#### 10. Conclusion
Pavati™ Zirconia blank comparison to the predicate devices Glidewell Prismatik™ Clinical Zirconia (Prismatik™ CZ K060104) and Sirona inCoris TZI (K123545) is based upon similar characteristics such as: intended use, indications, contra-indications, material properties, chemical composition, processing/fabrication and testing to recognized standards and guidelines. CCRI, Inc. believes that Pavati™ Zirconia blanks are substantially equivalent to these legally marketed predicate devices.
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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.