BioHPP polymer is used for the fabrication of definitive crown and bridge frameworks with no more than 2 pontics and for definitive removable restorations. BioHPP can also be used for fully anatomical pressed bridge structures - with or without buccal composite veneering. - Fully anatomical crowns and bridges (max. 2 pontics) - Crown copings and bridge substructures for composite veneers (max. 2 pontics) - Telescopic primary and secondary crowns and frameworks • Secondary bar structures on primary bars made of titanium alloy, CoCr alloys, gold alloy, zirconium dioxide breCAM.BioHPP is used for the fabrication of permanent restorations using CAD/CAM techniques. Fully anatomical crowns and bridges (max. 2 pontics and min. 13 mm² connector crosssection) Crown copings and bridge substructures for composite veneering (max. 2 pontics and min. 13 mm² connector cross-section)) Telescopic primary and secondary crowns and frameworks Secondary bar structures on primary bars made of titanium alloy, CoCr alloys, gold alloy, zirconium dioxide. Reference is made to the instructions for use "BioHPP elegance prefab for SKY" to fabricate an individual abutment.
Device Story
BioHPP and breCAM.BioHPP are dental restorative materials based on polyether ether ketone (PEEK). BioHPP is supplied as granules or pellets for use in a vacuum press device (melted at 400°C); breCAM.BioHPP is supplied as discs for CAD/CAM milling. Used by dental professionals to fabricate permanent crowns, bridges, and removable restorations. Provides high mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance. Output is a dental framework or restoration; clinical benefit includes biocompatible, durable tooth-colored prosthetic support.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Physical properties evaluated per DIN EN ISO 10477:2004. Testing included water absorption, water solubility, bond strength to veneering resins, surface roughness, density, modulus of elasticity, flexural strength, and elongation at fracture. Biocompatibility requirements met via established history of PEEK material use.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Polyether ether ketone (PEEK). Form factors: Granules/pellets (BioHPP) or discs (breCAM.BioHPP). Processing: Vacuum press (BioHPP) or CAD/CAM milling (breCAM.BioHPP). Mechanical properties: Flexural strength 163-182 MPa; Modulus of elasticity 3800-5000 MPa. Biocompatible thermoplastic.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring definitive crown and bridge frameworks (max 2 pontics), definitive removable restorations, fully anatomical pressed bridge structures, crown copings, bridge substructures for composite veneers, telescopic primary/secondary crowns/frameworks, and secondary bar structures on primary bars (Ti, CoCr, gold, or ZrO2).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Tooth shade resin material is a device composed of materials such as bisphenol-A glycidyl methacrylate (Bis-GMA) intended to restore carious lesions or structural defects in teeth.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
July 21, 2016
Bredent Gmbh & Co.KG Stefanie Bochtler Head Of Approvals And Regulatory Affairs Weissenhorner Strasse 2 Senden, DE 89250 Bayern
Re: K152113
Trade/Device Name: BioHPP - breCAM.BioHPP Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3690 Regulation Name: Tooth Shade Resin Material Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EBF Dated: June 2, 2016 Received: June 8, 2016
Dear Stefanie Bochtler:
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 Statement
510(k) Number: K152113
Device Name: BioHPP
Indications for Use:
BioHPP polymer is used for the fabrication of definitive crown and bridge frameworks with no more than 2 pontics and for definitive removable restorations. BioHPP can also be used for fully anatomical pressed bridge structures - with or without buccal composite veneering.
- · Fully anatomical crowns and bridges (max. 2 pontics)
- · Crown copings and bridge substructures for composite veneers (max. 2 pontics)
- · Telescopic primary and secondary crowns and frameworks
• Secondary bar structures on primary bars made of titanium alloy, CoCr alloys, gold alloy, zirconium dioxide
Prescription Use X AND/OR (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 SFR 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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# Indications for Use Statement
510(k) Number: K____________
Device Name: breCAM.BioHPP
Indications for Use:
breCAM.BioHPP is used for the fabrication of permanent restorations using CAD/CAM techniques.
Fully anatomical crowns and bridges (max. 2 pontics and min. 13 mm² connector crosssection)
Crown copings and bridge substructures for composite veneering (max. 2 pontics and min. 13 mm² connector cross-section))
Telescopic primary and secondary crowns and frameworks Secondary bar structures on primary bars made of titanium alloy, CoCr alloys, gold alloy, zirconium dioxide. Reference is made to the instructions for use "BioHPP elegance prefab for SKY" to fabricate an individual abutment.
Prescription Use ___X___ (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (21 SFR 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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# VOLUME 006
# 510(k) Summary
DATE OF APPLICATION: 2015-07-17
APPLICANT: bredent GmbH & Co.KG Weissenhorner Strasse 2 D-89250 Senden Germany Tel.: (+49) 0 7309 / 872 0 Fax: (+49) 0 7309 / 872 444 E-Mail: info@bredent.com Internet: www.bredent.com CONTACT PERSON:Stefanie Bochtler Tel.: (+49) 0 7309 / 872 531 E-Mail: stefanie.bochtler@bredent.com
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### 1. Device Name
BioHPP - breCAM.BioHPP Trade Names: Common Name: Dental material Classification Name: material, tooth shade, resin.
# 2. Classification Product Code / Subsequent Code
Bredent BioHPP and breCAM.BioHPP can be classified according to following FDA Device Name and Product Code:
| | Device | Regulation<br>Medical Spe-<br>ciality /<br>Review Panel | Product<br>Code | Device<br>Class | Regulation<br>Description | Regulation<br>Number |
|-----------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------|-------------------------------------|----------------------|
| Predicate | Material, Tooth<br>Shade, Resin | Dental | EBF | 2 | Tooth shade<br>resin mate-<br>rial. | 872.3690 |
# 3. Predicate Device
Bredent BioHPP and breCAM.BioHPP are substantially equivalent to the following predicate devices, already cleared by the FDA:
| Predicate Device | 510(k) Number | 510(k) Holder |
|------------------|---------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| TRINIA | K133608 | BICON, LLC<br>501 Arborway<br>Boston, MA 02130 |
| Juvora PEEK | K132725 | JUVORA Technology<br>Centre Hillhouse<br>International<br>Thornton-cleveleys, Lancashire, GB fy5 4qd |
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## 4. Description of the Device
#### 4.1. BioHPP
BioHPP is a tooth-colored thermoplastic high-performance polymer based on polyether ether ketone (PEEK), which was developed especially for the fabrication of dental restorations. Bio HPP is available in two different variations - as a granular material and prefabricated cylinders with diameters of 15 mm and 25 mm (so-called pellets). The two different pellets have a weight of 4 g (diameter: 15 mm) and 15 g (diameter: 25 mm). The small pellets with a diameter of 15 mm can be used in the smaller mold with a diameter of the press plunger of 16 mm. The large pellets with a diameter of 25 mm are intended exclusively for processing in the large mold with a press plunger diameter of 26 mm. In addition to high biocompatibility, BioHPP material features high mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance. BioHPP is melted in a standard preheating furnace at 400° C and pressed into an investment ring in the for 2 press vacuum press device, which is required for this application.
Overview of capacities:
| BioHPP Type of material | Base former, size 3, with a<br>diameter of 16 mm | Base former, size 9, with a<br>diameter of 20 mm | Base former, size 9, with<br>a diameter of 26 mm and<br>metal ring |
|--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Granular material | max. 4,6 g | max. 8,7 g | max. 15 g |
| Pellet 15 mm (4 g each) | 1 pellet | 2 pellets | 3 pellets |
| Pellet 25 mm (15 g each) | not possible | not possible | 1 pellet |
#### 4.2. breCAM.BioHPP
breCAM.BioHPP is based on filled polyether ether ketone (PEEK) and used for the fabrication of permanent crowns and bridges using CAD/CAM techniques. Three sizes are available.
54002029 breCAM.BioHPP Ø 98,5 x 12 mm 54002030 breCAM.BioHPP Ø 98,5 x 16 mm 54002031 breCAM.BioHPP Ø 98,5 x 20 mm 54002032 breCAM.BioHPP Ø 98,5 x 24 mm
54002089 breCAM.BioHPP Ø 95 x 12 mm ZZ 54002091 breCAM.BioHPP Ø 95 x 20 mm ZZ 54002092 breCAM.BioHPP Ø 95 x 25 mm ZZ 54002111 breCAM.BioHPP Ø 84,5 x 20 mm AG
#### breCAM.BioHPP dentin-shade 2
54002069 breCAM.BioHPP dentin-shade 2 Ø 98,5 x 12 mm 54002070 breCAM.BioHPP dentin-shade 2 Ø 98,5 x 16 mm 54002071 breCAM.BioHPP dentin-shade 2 Ø 98,5 x 20 mm 54002072 breCAM.BioHPP dentin-shade 2 Ø 98,5 x 24 mm
54002099 breCAM.BioHPP dentin-shade 2 Ø 95 x 12 mm ZZ 54002101 breCAM.BioHPP dentin-shade 2 Ø 95 x 20 mm ZZ 54002102 breCAM.BioHPP dentin-shade 2 Ø 95 x 25 mm ZZ 54002121 breCAM.BioHPP dentin-shade 2 Ø 84,5 x 20 mm AG
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# 5. Indications for Use
#### 5.1. BioHPP
BioHPP high-performance polymer is used for the fabrication of definitive crown and bridge frameworks with no more than 2 pontics and for definitive removable restorations. BioHPP can also be used for fully anatomical pressed bridge structures - with or without buccal composite veneering.
- · Fully anatomical crowns and bridges (max. 2 pontics)
- · Crown copings and bridge substructures for composite veneers (max. 2 pontics)
- · Telescopic primary and secondary crowns and frameworks
• Secondary bar structures on primary bars made of titanium alloy, CoCr alloys, gold alloy, zirconium dioxide
#### 5.2. breCAM.BioHPP
breCAM.BioHPP is used for the fabrication of permanent restorations using CAD/CAM techniques.
Fully anatomical crowns and bridges (max. 2 pontics and min. 13 mm² connector crosssection)
Crown copings and bridge substructures for composite veneering (max. 2 pontics and min. 13 mm² connector cross-section))
Telescopic primary and secondary crowns and frameworks Secondary bar structures on primary bars made of titanium alloy, CoCr alloys, gold alloy, zirconium dioxide. Reference is made to the instructions for use "BioHPP elegance prefab for SKY" to fabricate an individual abutment.
| | NEW DEVICE | NEW DEVICE | PREDICATE DEVICE 1 | PREDICATE DEVICE 2 |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k)<br>Submitter/<br>Holder | Bredent | | Bicon LLC | Juvora |
| Trade<br>Name | BioHPP | breCAM.BioHPP | TRINIA | Juvora PEEK |
| 510(k)<br>Number | - | | K133608 | K132725 |
| Material | PEEK | | Glass fiber<br>Modified epoxy resin | PEEK-OPTIMA LT1 |
| Shape | Granulate - Pellets | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Melting<br>temperature/<br>range<br>< 500 °C | Approx. 340°C | | - | Melt Temperature<br>340°C |
| | NEW DEVICE | NEW DEVICE | PREDICATE DEVICE<br>1 | PREDICATE DEVICE<br>2 |
| 510(k)<br>Submit-<br>ter/<br>Holder | Bredent | | Bicon LLC | Juvora |
| Trade<br>Name | BioHPP | breCAM.BioHPP | TRINIA | Juvora PEEK |
| Water<br>absorption<br>≤ 40<br>µg/mm3 | 6.5 µg/mm3 | | Water<br>absorption | 0.03%<br>24-Hour<br>Water<br>Absorption<br>0.5% |
| Water<br>solubility<br>≤ 7,5<br>µg/mm3 | 0,1 µg/mm3 | | - | - |
| Bond<br>strength<br>to veneer-<br>ing<br>resins<br>≥ 15 MPa | 25.2 MPa | | Shear<br>bond<br>Strength<br>to Enamel | 18 MPa |
| Bond<br>strength<br>to veneer-<br>ing<br>resins<br>after<br>thermocy-<br>cling<br>≥ 15 MPa | 21.4 MPa | | Shear<br>Bond<br>Strength<br>to Dentin | 10 MPa |
| Surface<br>roughness<br>after pol-<br>ishing<br>(SA) [µm] | 0.057 µm | | - | - |
| Density<br>[g/cm3] | 1.4425 g/cm³ | | Density /<br>Specific<br>gravity | 1.68 g/cm³<br>Density<br>(g/cm³)<br>1.29 g/cm³ |
| Modulus of<br>elasticity<br>3.800 –<br>5000 MPa | 4083 ÷ 4630 MPa | 4550÷4620 MPa | Flexural<br>modulus of<br>elasticity | 18.8 GPa<br>Flexural<br>modulus<br>4 GPa |
| Modulus of<br>elasticity<br>after<br>thermocy-<br>cling<br>3800 –<br>5000 MPa | 3970 ÷ 4640 MPa | 4610÷4780 MPa | Tensile<br>modulus of<br>elasticity | 18.8 GPa |
| Flexural<br>strength<br>>150 MPa | 163 ÷ 179 MPa | 174 ÷ 182 MPa | Flexural<br>strength | 393MPa |
| | NEW DEVICE | NEW DEVICE | PREDICATE DEVICE<br>1 | PREDICATE DEVICE<br>2 |
| 510(k)<br>Submit-<br>ter/<br>Holder | Juvora | | | |
| Trade<br>Name | BioHPP | breCAM.BioHPP | TRINIA | Juvora PEEK |
| Flexural<br>strength<br>after<br>thermocy-<br>cling<br>>150 MPa | $157 ÷ 171$ MPa | $173 ÷ 174$ MPa | - | - |
| Elongation<br>at fracture<br>>6.5%, no<br>fracture | >7% ÷ >9% no fracture | >8% ÷ >9% no frac-<br>ture | Flexural<br>strain at<br>max stress | 2.7 % |
| Elongation<br>at fracture<br>after<br>thermocy-<br>cling<br>>6.5%, no<br>fracture | >7% ÷ >9% no fracture | >7% ÷ >9% no frac-<br>ture | - | - |
| Fracture<br>load 3-unit<br>bridge<br>>800 N | 1307 N | 1387 N | - | - |
| Elongation<br>at fracture<br>from<br>fracture<br>load<br>>7%, no<br>fracture | No fracture | No fracture | - | - |
| Fracture<br>load after<br>mechani-<br>cal and<br>thermal<br>load<br>cycles<br>>800 N | 1500 N | - | - | - |
## 6. Technological Characteristics
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## 7. Testing
To evaluate the physical properties of BioHPP and breCAM.BioHPP tests according DIN EN ISO 10477 (ISO 10477:2004) have been performed.
#### 8. Biocompatibility
All requirements of biocompatibility are met through the composition of the used materials which demonstrate the appropriate levels of biocompatibility for its intended use. The used materials are also used in many other medical devices and have an established history of use and biocompatibility. Performed testing provides evidence on acceptable levels of biocompatibility.
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Compared with competitor devices, Bredent BioHPP and breCAM.BioHPP are made out of substantially equivalent or identical materials.
# 9. Substantial Equivalence Summary / Conclusion
Based on available 510(k) information provided herein, BioHPP and breCAM.BioHPP are considered substantial equivalent to the predicate devices in terms of indications for use, material, technology, design and performance specifications.
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