Retrospective clinical data from 19 patients was used to evaluate the performance and safety of screw-retained abutments, specifically monitoring for complications, adverse events, and mechanical stability (screw movement/fracture).
Retrospective clinical data; Dental implant; Screw-retained abutments; Safety and performance
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
Retrospective clinical study; Follow-up/Duration: > 6 months for 8 patients; > 1 year for 3 patients
19 patients (ages 36-69) with no local risk factors; good bone quality; Sample Size: 19 patients (35 screw retained abutments total; 15 patients/27 abutments with follow-up)
The Zeramex® P6 Dental Implant System is intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper and lower jaw to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore aesthetics and chewing function. The Zeramex® P6 Dental Implant System can be used for single or multiple unit restorations. The Zeramex® P6 implants are intended for delayed loading. The Zeramex® P6 implants are specially indicated for patients with metal allergies/ intolerances and chronic illness due to metal allergies/intolerances. The Zeramex® P6 (Ø3.3mm SN) implant may only be used in the lower jaw and lateral teeth in the upper jaw.
Device Story
Endosseous two-piece dental implant system; includes implants, abutments, and accessories. Implants surgically placed in jawbone; provide support for prosthetic devices (artificial teeth). Implants made of aluminum toughened zirconia (ATZ); feature internal cylindrical connection with triangular anti-rotation design for cement-retained abutments and external hexagonal connection for screw-retained abutments. Screw-retained abutments secured via carbon-fiber reinforced PEEK-Optima™ Ultra (Endolign) screws. Used in dental clinics by clinicians; supports single or multiple unit restorations. Restorations can be cement or screw-retained. Benefits patients with metal allergies/intolerances by providing non-metal (zirconia) implant solution. Clinical decision-making supported by restoration of aesthetics and chewing function.
Clinical Evidence
Retrospective clinical study of 19 patients (15 followed up) receiving 35 screw-retained abutments. Follow-up duration: 8 patients >6 months, 3 patients >1 year. Patient age range: 36-69 years. Primary endpoints: post-operative complications and adverse events (anesthesia, paresthesia, fracture, infection, implant/abutment breakage, screw movement). Results: No complications or adverse events reported. No reports of screw movement, fracture, or replacement. Bench testing included fatigue (ISO 14801), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5), and surface analysis.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Aluminum toughened zirconia (ATZ) implants/abutments; carbon-fiber reinforced PEEK-Optima™ Ultra screws; PEEK healing caps/provisional components. Design: Two-piece, internal cylindrical connection (triangular anti-rotation) or external hexagonal connection. Dimensions: Diameters 3.3/4.1/4.8mm; lengths 8/10/12mm. Surface: Grit-blasted and acid-etched. Sterilization: Steam (SAL 10^-6). Standards: ISO 17665-1/2, ISO 11737-1/2, ASTM F1980/F88/F1886/F1929, ISO 11607-1/2, ISO 10993-5, ISO 14801.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring prosthetic support for artificial teeth in upper/lower jaw to restore aesthetics/chewing. Suitable for single/multiple unit restorations. Specifically indicated for patients with metal allergies/intolerances or chronic illness due to such allergies. Ø3.3mm SN implant restricted to lower jaw and upper lateral teeth. Delayed loading required.
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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July 27, 2016
Dentalpoint AG % Roshana Ahmed, MA, RAC Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs- Medical Devices Mapi USA, Inc. 2343 Alexandria Drive, Suite 100 Lexington, Kentucky 40504
Re: K152385
Trade/Device Name: Zeramax® P6 Dental Implant System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3640 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Regulatory Class: II Product Code: DZE, NHA Dated: June 6, 2016 Received: June 7, 2016
Dear Roshana Ahmed:
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
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Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting 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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K152385
Device Name Zeramex® P6 Dental Implant System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Zeramex® P6 Dental Implant System is intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper and lower jaw to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore aesthetics and chewing function.
The Zeramex® P6 Dental Implant System can be used for single or multiple unit restorations.
The Zeramex® P6 implants are intended for delayed loading.
The Zeramex® P6 implants are specially indicated for patients with metal allergies/ intolerances and chronic illness due to metal allergies/intolerances.
The Zeramex® P6 (03.3mm SN) implant may only be used in the lower jaw and lateral teeth in the upper jaw.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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|X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
#### I. Submitter
Dentalpoint AG Hohlstrasse 614 Zurich, Switzerland 8048
Phone: (+41) 44 388 36 36 Fax: (+41) 44 388 36 39
Contact Person: Viktor Lienhard, COO Date Prepared: July 25, 2016
#### II. Device
| Name of Device: | Zeramex® P6 Dental Implant System |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Common or Usual Name: | Dental Implant System |
| Classification Name: | Endosseous Dental Implant (21 CFR 872.3640) |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | DZE, NHA |
#### III.Predicate and Reference Devices
Substantial equivalence is claimed to the following predicate device:
- Zeramex® T Dental Implant System, Dentalpoint AG, K133255 ●
The following devices are cited as reference devices:
- Branemark System Dental Implant Products, Nobel Biocare AB, K022562
- . Straumann® Dental Implant System SLActive and Roxolid Product Families, Straumann USA, LLC, K130222
- Procera® Abutment Branemark, Nobel Biocare USA LLC, K042658
## IV. Device Description
The Zeramex® P6 Dental Implant System is an endosseous dental implant/abutment system including various sizes of endosseous two piece dental implants, abutments, and accessories. The Zeramex® P6 implants may be restored with cement retained abutments
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or screw retained abutments, depending on the dentist's preference. The Zeramex® P6 implants are placed using the Zeramex® P6 surgical tools.
The implants, produced from aluminum toughened zirconia, are provided in three diameters (Ø 3.3 mm. 4.1 mm. and 4.8 mm),three lengths (8 mm, 10 mm, and 12 mm). The implants are designed with an internal cylindrical connection. Anti-rotational features include internal triangular designs and external hexagonal connections; the feature used depends on the restoration method selected.
Straight and angular (15°) cement retained and screw retained abutments, provided in small neck (SN: 4.0mm) and regular neck (RN. 4.8mm) sizes, are compatible for use with the Zeramex® P6 implants. The straight and angular abutments are made from the same zirconium materials as the Zeramex® P6 implants.
The cement retained Zeramex® Zeralock™ straight and angular abutments have a cylindrical connector which fits into the internal cylindrical connection of the implant and a hexagonal design which fits into the implant's internal triangular design and locks the abutment into place. This design mitigates rotation in six possible positions.
The screw retained Zeramex® P6 abutments fit on the implant's external hexagonal connection such that rotation is mitigated in six possible positions. The Zeramex® P6 screw retained abutments are affixed to the implant with a carbon fiber reinforced PEEK-Optima™ Ultra (Endolign) screw which fits the internal thread of the implant and provides a secure, screw retained ceramic on ceramic connection.
Locator abutments facilitate removable full restoration of the upper or lower jaw. Three sizes (heights 2/3/5 mm) for each platform (SN 4.0mm and RN 4.8mm) are provided for the Zeramex® P6 Dental Implant System and provide the Zeralock™ connection. The Zeramex® P6 Locators are made from ATZ.
The Zeramex® Zeralock™ cement retained abutments are bonded to the implants using dental cements which have been tested and validated for use with the Zeramex® systems: Panavia" (K032455) and 3M ESPE RelyX (K111185).
The screw retained abutments are attached to the implants using carbon-fiber reinforced (CFR) PEEK-Optima™ Ultra (Endolign) screws (provided as straight and angular screws in SN and RN sizes).
Healing caps and gingiva formers are also provided in the system. These components, provided in SN and RN sizes, are manufactured from PEEK and are connected to the implant using a screw. The Zeramex® P6 Gingiva formers are provided in two (2) lengths (3 mm and 4 mm). Provisional restoration components may be used to support
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temporary crowns after the healing period. The Zeramex® P6 Provisional Restoration SN and RN are made of PEEK. The Zeramex® P6 Provisional Restoration Screw is made of carbon fiber reinforced PEEK.
#### V. Indications for Use
The Zeramex® P6 Dental Implant System is intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper and lower jaw to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore aesthetics and chewing function.
The Zeramex® P6 Dental Implant System can be used for single or multiple unit restorations.
The Zeramex® P6 implants are intended for delayed loading.
The Zeramex® P6 implants are specially indicated for patients with metal allergies/ intolerances and chronic illness due to metal allergies/intolerances.
The Zeramex® P6 (Ø3.3mm SN) implant may only be used in the anterior teeth in the lower jaw and lateral teeth in the upper jaw.
#### VI. Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The Zeramex® P6 Dental Implant System and the predicate devices share the following characteristics:
- . Two-piece design
- . Abutments and implants have the same material of construction
- Cement retained abutments are fixed via an adhesive process which affixes the . abutment to the implant, in conjunction with the internal cylindrical connection (anti-rotation feature)
- . Screw retained abutments which fit on the implant's external hexagonal connection (anti-rotation feature)
- . The implants and abutments are provided in similar diameters and lengths as the predicate devices
- Abutments are provided in straight and angled (15°) configurations .
- Implant surfaces are treated via grit blasting and acid etching processes .
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The Zeramex® P6 Dental Implant System is technologically different from the predicate devices as follows:
- . Provision of carbon-fiber reinforced PEEK screws for the screw retained abutments
A comparison of the subject and predicate devices is provided in the tables below.
## Comparison of Dental Implants
| | Zeramex® P6<br>Dental Implant<br>System | Zeramex® T<br>Dental Implant<br>System<br>(K133255) | Straumann®<br>Dental Implant<br>System<br>(K130222) | Branemark<br>System Dental<br>Implant Products<br>(K022562) |
|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for<br>Use Statement | The Zeramex P6<br>Dental Implant<br>Systems is intended<br>to be surgically<br>placed in the bone of<br>the upper and lower<br>jaw to provide<br>support for prosthetic<br>devices, such as<br>artificial teeth, in<br>order to restore<br>aesthetics and<br>chewing function.<br>The Zeramex P6<br>Dental Implant<br>System can be used<br>for single or multiple<br>unit restorations. The<br>Zeramex P6 implants<br>are intended for<br>delayed loading. The<br>Zeramex P6 Dental<br>Implants are specially<br>indicated for patients<br>with metal<br>allergies/intolerances<br>and chronic illnesses<br>due to metal<br>allergies/intolerances.<br>The Zeramex P6<br>(Ø3.3) implant may<br>only be used in the<br>anterior teeth in the<br>lower jaw and lateral<br>teeth in the upper<br>jaw. | The Zeramex T<br>Dental Implant<br>Systems is intended<br>to be surgically<br>placed in the bone of<br>the upper and lower<br>jaw to provide<br>support for prosthetic<br>devices, such as<br>artificial teeth, in<br>order to restore<br>aesthetics and<br>chewing function.<br>The Zeramex T<br>Dental Implant<br>System can be used<br>for single or multiple<br>unit restorations. The<br>Zeramex T implants<br>are intended for<br>delayed loading. The<br>Zeramex T Dental<br>Implants are specially<br>indicated for patients<br>with metal allergies<br>and chronic illnesses<br>due to metal allergies.<br>The Zeramex T<br>(Ø3.5) implant may<br>only be used in the<br>anterior teeth in the<br>lower jaw and lateral<br>teeth in the upper<br>jaw. | Straumann dental<br>implants are indicated<br>for oral endosteal<br>implantation in the<br>upper and lwer jaw<br>arches for the<br>functional and<br>aesthetic oral<br>rehabilitation of<br>edentulous and<br>partially dentate<br>patients. Straumann<br>dental implants are<br>also indicated for<br>immediate or early<br>implantation<br>following extraction<br>or loss of natural<br>teeth. Implants can<br>be placed with<br>immediate function<br>on single-tooth and/or<br>multiple tooth<br>applications when<br>good primary<br>stability is achieved<br>and with appropriate<br>occlusal loading to<br>restore chewing<br>function. The<br>prosthetic restoration<br>used are single<br>crowns, bridges and<br>partial or full<br>dentures, which are<br>connected to the<br>implants through the<br>corresponding<br>components<br>(abutments). | The Branemark<br>system implants are<br>for single stage or<br>two stage surgical<br>procedures and<br>cement or screw<br>retained restoration.<br>The Branemark<br>system implants are<br>intended for<br>immediate placement<br>and function on<br>single tooth and/or<br>multiple tooth<br>applications<br>recognizing sufficient<br>bone stability (type I<br>or ii bone) and<br>appropriate occlusal<br>loading, to restore<br>chewing function.<br>Multiple tooth<br>applicants may be<br>splinted with a bar. |
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| Design | Two-piece design | Two-piece design | Two-piece design | Two-piece design |
|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Implant<br>Material | Zirconia | Zirconia | Grade 4 Titanium | Titanium |
| Implant<br>Lengths | 8 mm<br>10 mm<br>12 mm | 8 mm<br>10 mm<br>12 mm<br>14 mm | 6 mm<br>8 mm<br>10 mm<br>12 mm<br>14 mm | 7 mm<br>8.5 mm<br>10 mm<br>11.5 mm<br>13 mm<br>15 mm<br>18 mm |
| Implant<br>Diameter | 3.3 mm<br>4.1 mm<br>4.8 mm | 3.5 mm<br>4.2 mm<br>5.5 mm | 3.3 mm<br>4.1 mm<br>4.8 mm | 3.3 mm<br>3.75 mm<br>4 mm<br>5 mm |
| Implant<br>Surface<br>Treatment | Grit blasted, acid<br>etched | Grit blasted, acid<br>etched | Grit blasted, acid<br>etched - SLA or<br>SLActive | Machined or<br>modified (TiUnite)<br>Surface |
| Anti-Rotation<br>Features | Internal cylindrical<br>connection with<br>internal triangular<br>design (used for<br>cemented<br>abutments) and<br>external hexagonal<br>connections (used<br>for screw retained<br>abutments) | Internal cylindrical<br>connection with<br>internal triangular<br>design | Internal octagon<br>connection | Internal tri-channel<br>or external<br>hexagonal<br>connection |
| Sterilization | Steam, SAL 10-6 | Steam, SAL 10-6 | Gamma | Gamma |
# Comparison of Abutments
| | Zeramex® P6 Dental<br>Implant System | Zeramex® T Dental<br>Implant System<br>(K133255) | Procera® Abutment<br>Branemark<br>(K042658) |
|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for<br>Use Statement | The Zeramex P6 Dental<br>Implant Systems is intended<br>to be surgically placed in the<br>bone of the upper and lower<br>jaw to provide support for<br>prosthetic devices, such as<br>artificial teeth, in order to<br>restore aesthetics and<br>chewing function. The<br>Zeramex P6 Dental Implant<br>System can be used for<br>single or multiple unit<br>restorations. The Zeramex<br>P6 implants are intended for<br>delayed loading. The | The Zeramex T Dental<br>Implant Systems is<br>intended to be surgically<br>placed in the bone of the<br>upper and lower jaw to<br>provide support for<br>prosthetic devices, such as<br>artificial teeth, in order to<br>restore aesthetics and<br>chewing function. The<br>Zeramex T Dental Implant<br>System can be used for<br>single or multiple unit<br>restorations. The Zeramex<br>T implants are intended for | Nobel Biocare's Procera<br>Abutment Branemark is<br>indicated for the treatment of<br>partially edentulous patients<br>requiring a prosthetic device. In<br>addition to the Branemark<br>implant, the abutments' hexagon<br>connector fits the external<br>hexagon of the following<br>endosseous implants: 3i<br>3.75mm, Lifecore Biocmedical<br>Restore 3.75mm, Zimmer Dental<br>Taperlock 4.0mm, and Sterngold<br>Implamed 3.75mm. |
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# Dentalpoint AG K152385
| | Zeramex P6 Dental Implants<br>are specially indicated for<br>patients with metal<br>allergies/intolerances and<br>chronic illnesses due to<br>metal allergies/intolerances.<br>The Zeramex P6 (Ø3.3)<br>implant may only be used in<br>the anterior teeth in the<br>lower jaw and lateral teeth in<br>the upper jaw. | delayed loading. The<br>Zeramex T Dental Implants<br>are specially indicated for<br>patients with metal allergies<br>and chronic illnesses due to<br>metal allergies. The<br>Zeramex T (Ø3.5) implant<br>may only be used in the<br>anterior teeth in the lower<br>jaw and lateral teeth in the<br>upper jaw. | |
|--------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|
| Abutment<br>Material | Zirconia | Zirconia | Zirconia<br>Titanium<br>Alumina |
| Abutment<br>Angulation | Straight<br>Angled, 15° | Straight<br>Angled, 15° | Straight<br>Angled, 10° and 15° |
| Connection to<br>Implant | Cement Retained<br>(internal cylindrical<br>connection with<br>hexagonal design) &<br>Screw Retained<br>(external hexagon<br>connection) | Cement Retained<br>(internal cylindrical<br>connection with<br>hexagonal design) | -<br><br>Screw Retained<br>(external hexagon<br>connection) |
| Screw Material | Carbon-Fiber Reinforced<br>PEEK | N/A | Titan 6A17Nb (TAN) Screw |
| Sterilization | End User Sterilized | End User Sterilized | End User Sterilized |
## Discussion
There is only a slight difference between the indications for use statement of the Zeramex® P6 Dental Implant System and the Zeramex® T Dental Implant System which is the addition of the term "intolerances". The addition of patients with metal intolerances to the previous indication for patients with metal allergies does not change the intended use of the device for patients for which traditional titanium implant systems may not be appropriate.
The ZERAMEX® P6 Implants feature the same material, same connection concept (internal cylinder with triangular anti-rotation feature), same surface treatment, and similar abutments as the previously cleared ZERAMEX® T system for cemented abutments.
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As seen above, the differences between the subject and primary predicate is the provision of screw retained abutments, addition of an external hexagon anti-rotation feature for the screw-retained abutments, the inclusion of a carbon-fiber reinforced PEEK abutment fixation screw, and the reduction of the implant body diameter from 3.5 to 3.3mm.
The implants are similar in shape and diameter as the previously cleared Straumann® Implants. The ZERAMEX® P6 Implants additionally feature an external hexagon connection similar to the previously cleared Branemark Implants.
The connecting abutment features a fitting hexagon and is of same material as the previously cleared Procera® Abutment.
#### Performance Data VII.
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
#### Non-Clinical Studies
- . Cleaning and Sterilization Validation according to ISO 17665-1, ISO 17665-2. ISO 11737-1 and ISO 11737-2.
- Shelf-life, Packaging, and transport validation according to ASTM F1980, ASTM ● F88. ASTM F1886. ASTM F1929, ISO 11607-1, and ISO 11607-2.
- . Biocompatibility in accordance with ISO 10993-5
- Surface chemical and roughness analysis by XPS. SEM, and contact angle .
- . Fatigue testing in accordance with ISO 14801 for new as well as artificially aged samples of the submission device
## Clinical Studies
Retrospective clinical data on implants and prosthetics was obtained on 19 patients who received a total of 35 screw retained abutments. Follow up data was obtained on 15 of those patients (representing 27 screw retained abutments), with > 6 month follow up data on eight (8) patients, and > 1 year follow up data on three (3) patients.
Patients were between the ages of 36 and 69 years old, with no local risk factors. Implants were placed in the maxilla and mandible using a 2-step loading process with the time to loading ranging from 12 to 24 weeks.
Bone quantity ranged very heavy bone to soft bone, with all patients presenting with good bone quality.
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No post-operative complications or adverse events were reported for any of the patients at the implant placement and loading phases. Follow up data (n = 15 patients, 27 implants/abutments) shows that there were no post-operative complications defined as anesthesia or paresthesia, mandibular fracture, loss of alveolar ridge height, adverse impact on adjacent teeth, abnormal or prolonged pain, failure to maintain adequate oral hygiene, fistula, infection, or osteomyelitis. No adverse reactions (infection, pain, altered sensation, temporomandibular joint problems, implant loss prior to loading, loss of loaded implant, implant breakage, or abutment breakage) were reported. In addition, there were no reports of screw movement, fracture, or replacement.
#### Conclusion
Although differences in design and technology exist between the subject and predicate devices, these differences are supported by the biocompatibility, fatigue, and retrospective clinical study data described above. Therefore, it is concluded that the Zeramex® P6 Dental Implant System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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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.