K152861 · Dentply International, Inc. · ELW · Mar 4, 2016 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K152861
Device Name
Aquasil Ultra + Smart Wetting Impression Material
Applicant
Dentply International, Inc.
Product Code
ELW · Dental
Decision Date
Mar 4, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3660
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Aquasil® Ultra + Smart Wetting® Impression Material is indicated for all dental impression techniques.
Device Story
Aquasil® Ultra+ Smart Wetting® Impression Material is a quadrafunctional hydrophilic addition reaction silicone elastomeric dental impression material. It is used by dental professionals to reproduce hard and soft oral tissues. The device consists of two parts (base and catalyst) separated until use; it is dispensed via dual-barrel syringes and auto-mix tips using a cartridge dispensing gun. The material is self-cured after mixing. The device features modified surfactants compared to the predicate to facilitate faster surface wetting. It provides dimensional accuracy, high tear strength, and resistance to permanent deformation. The output is a physical impression of the patient's oral anatomy, which the clinician uses to facilitate restorative or diagnostic dental procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated via wettability (contact angle), mechanical properties (compressive and tear strength), and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1). Biocompatibility testing included cytotoxicity (ISO elution and agarose overlay), oral mucosal irritation (hamster collar method), sensitization (guinea pig maximization), and acute oral toxicity (OECD 425). All results met internal DENTSPLY and ISO requirements, demonstrating equivalence to the predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Quadrafunctional hydrophilic addition reaction silicone elastomer. Components: silicone polymers, cross-linker, organoplatinum complex catalyst, retarder, calcium carbonate, degassing concentrate, surfactants (fluoroaliphatic oxyethylene adduct), peppermint oil, fillers, pigments. Form factor: paste/paste system in dual-barrel syringes with auto-mix tips. Standards: ISO 4823 (Dentistry - Elastomeric Impression Materials), ISO 10993-1 (Biocompatibility).
Indications for Use
Indicated for all dental impression techniques for patients requiring dental impressions.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Impression material is a device composed of materials such as alginate or polysulfide intended to be placed on a preformed impression tray and used to reproduce the structure of a patient's teeth and gums. The device is intended to provide models for study and for production of restorative prosthetic devices, such as gold inlays and dentures.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (Special Controls).
Predicate Devices
Aquasil® Ultra Smart Wetting® Impression Material (K113406)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 4, 2016
DENTSPLY International, Inc. Ms. Helen Lewis Director, Corporate Regulatory Affairs Susquehanna Commerce Center 221 West Philadelphia Street York, PA 17405
Re: K152861
Trade/Device Name: Aquasil® Ultra+ Smart Wetting® Impression Material Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3660 Regulation Name: Impression Material Regulatory Class: II Product Code: ELW Dated: February 3, 2016 Received: February, 04, 2106
Dear Ms. Lewis:
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
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
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# SECTION 4. INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
K152861 510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Aquasil® Ultra + Smart Wetting® Impression Material
Indications for Use:
Aquasil® Ultra + Smart Wetting® Impression Material is indicated for all dental impression techniques.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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### DENTSPLY International
World Headquarters Susquehanna Commerce Center 221 West Philadelphia Street PO Box 872 York, PA 17405-0872 (717) 849-4593 Fax (717) 849-4343
## SECTION 5. 510(k) SUMMARY
### for Aquasil® Ultra + Smart Wetting® Impression Material
- 1. Submitter Information:
DENTSPLY International Susquehanna Commerce Center 221 West Philadelphia Street York, PA 17405
| Contact Person: | Helen Lewis |
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| Telephone Number: | 717-487-1332 |
| Fax Number: | 717-849-4343 |
Date Prepared: 28 September 2015
#### 2. Device Name:
| • Proprietary Name: | Aquasil® Ultra + Smart Wetting® Impression Material |
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- Classification Name: Impression Material ●
- . CFR Number: 872.3660
- Device Class: . II
- Product Code: ELW ●
#### 3. Sponsor's Predicate Device:
- 510(k) cleared under K113406 Aquasil® Ultra Smart Wetting® Impression Material ●
#### 4. Description of Device:
Aquasil® Ultra+ Smart Wetting® Impression Material is a quadrafunctional hydrophilic addition reaction silicone elastomeric dental impression material with excellent hydrophilic properties, dimensional accuracy, high tear strength, and resistance to permanent deformation.
#### 5. Indications for Use:
Aquasil® Ultra + Smart Wetting® Impression Material is indicated for all dental impression techniques.
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#### 6. Substantial Equivalence:
# Technological Characteristics.
The Aquasil® Ultra + Smart Wetting® Impression Material represents a modification to the 510(k) cleared under K113406. The modification to the Aquasil® Ultra Smart Wetting Impression Material XLV (Extra Low Viscosity) is removal of the current surfactant and replaced with a mixture of two other surfactants in the base paste. The modification to the Aquasil® Ultra Smart Wetting® Impression Material LV (Low Viscosity) is removal of the current surfactant and replaced with a mixture of two other surfactants in the base paste. This change allows for a faster wetting of water on the surface of the impression material.
| Similarities and Differences between the proposed and the predicate devices | |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Proposed Device | Predicate Device |
| Aquasil® Ultra +<br>Smart Wetting® Impression Material | Aquasil® Ultra<br>Smart Wetting® Impression Material<br>K113406 |
| Indications for Use: Aquasil® Ultra + Smart<br>Wetting® Impression Material is indicated<br>for all dental impression techniques.<br>Surfactant-Fluoroaliphatic oxyethylene<br>adduct | Indications for Use: Aquasil® Ultra Smart<br>Wetting® Impression Material is indicated<br>for all dental impression techniques.<br>Surfactant-Polyoxyethylene modified<br>polydimethylsiloxane |
| Contains:<br>silicone polymers and cross linkerorganoplatinum complex catalystretarderplatinum calcium carbonatedegassing concentratewetting agentpeppermint oilfillerspigments | Contains:<br>silicone polymers and cross linkerorganoplatinum complex catalystretarderplatinum calcium carbonatedegassing concentratewetting agentpeppermint oilfillerspigments |
| Can be self-cured after mixing two separate<br>parts | Can be self-cured after mixing two separate<br>parts |
| Two parts are separated and mixed prior to<br>use | Two parts are separated and mixed prior to<br>use |
| Paste/paste systems in dual-barrel syringes<br>and delivered through auto-mix tip | Paste/paste systems in dual-barrel syringes<br>and delivered through auto-mix tip |
| High tear strength | High tear strength |
| Can be dispensed from cartridge<br>dispensing gun | Can be dispensed from cartridge<br>dispensing gun |
nd Difforoncos battygan the proposad and the prodicato dovices
#### 7. Non-Clinical Performance Data
The performance of the Aquasil® Ultra + Smart Wetting® Impression Material satisfactorily met the requirements of the non-clinical bench testing conducted to support substantial equivalence. The results of the biocompatibility testing of Aquasil® Ultra + Smart Wetting® Impression Material are equivalent to the predicate device Aquasil® Ultra Smart Wetting® Impression Material 510(k) cleared under K113406.
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The table below displays the necessitated biocompatibility and performance testing from the change in the surfactant.
| Physical Property | Results |
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| Wettability (Contact Angle) | Meets Internal DENTSPLY procedure requirements |
| Mechanical (Compressive Strength, Tear Strength) | Meets Internal DENTSPLY procedure requirements |
| Uncured Base Paste –<br>Cytotoxicity Study Using the ISO<br>Elution Method – (Test article<br>incubated for 10 minutes.) | Meets ISO Elution<br>Method requirements |
| Uncured Catalyst Paste –<br>Cytotoxicity Study Using the ISO<br>Elution Method | Meets ISO Elution Method<br>requirements |
| Cured Base/Catalyst – Cytotoxicity<br>Study Using the ISO Agarose<br>Overlay Method | Meets ISO Agarose Overlay<br>Method requirements |
| ISO Oral Mucosal Irritation Study<br>in Hamsters –<br>Collar Method - 24 Hrs. | Meets ISO Oral Mucosal<br>Irritation requirements |
| ISO Guinea Pig Maximization<br>Sensitization Test | Meets ISO Guinea Pig<br>Maximization Sensitization<br>Test requirements |
| OECD 425 Acute Oral Toxicity<br>Study in Rats, Limit Test | Meets OECD 425 Acute Oral<br>Toxicity requirements |
# Biocompatibility Conclusion:
The test results of Aquasil Ultra + Smart Wetting® Impression Material LV Base and Catalyst paste, met the requirements of the three recommended biocompatibility tests; as per ISO10993-1:2009; Cytotoxicity, Sensitization (Delayed-type hypersensitivity), and Irritation or intracutaneous reactivity. These results were equivalent to the results from the same tests of Aquasil® Ultra Smart Wetting® Impression Material included in 510(k) cleared under K113406.
# Risk Analysis Activities:
A Risk Management system is employed as part of the Design Control process. This includes, but is not limited to, the development of a Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (dFMEA) to evaluate any risks associated with the design of the product. Additionally, a Process FMEA (pFMEA) is developed to specifically address the manufacturing process. The individual risks are evaluated and mitigated, as needed. This may include additional Verification and Validation activities in order to demonstrate that the Design Outputs meet the Design Input requirements. At the conclusion of all Risk Management activities, residual risk for the product is determined.
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### Design Control Procedures:
The Design Control procedures that are used at DENTSPLY comply with all requirements outlined in 21 CFR §820.30. These procedures represent an effective Design Control process that addresses Design and Development Planning, Design Inputs, Outputs, Reviews, Verification, Validation, Transfer, and Changes. All of the documents that are generated over the course of the development effort result in the assembly of the Design History File.
### Verification & Validation Activities:
All required verification and validation activities, as identified through risk analysis were performed by designated individuals and the results indicate that the design meets all predetermined acceptance criteria. Furthermore, the manufacturing facility is in conformance with the design control procedures requirements outlined in 21 CFR §820.30. The records addressing this compliance are available for review.
#### 8. Conclusion Regarding Substantial Equivalence
The Aquasil® Ultra + Smart Wetting® Impression Material is an Elastomeric Impression Material which is intended to reproduce the hard and soft tissue in the mouth. The Aquasil® Ultra + Smart Wetting® Impression Material has the same intended use, incorporates the same fundamental technology, and has the same indications for use as the predicate Aquasil® Ultra Smart Wetting® Impression Material cleared under premarket notification K113406.
Design control activities have been conducted to verify that the Aquasil® Ultra + Smart Wetting® Impression Material meets the design requirements and intended use. The Aquasil® Ultra + Smart Wetting Impression Material meets the requirements of ISO 4823 Dentistry -Elastomeric Impression Materials. Other tests, including Contact Angle and Tear Strength were performed and the results of these activities, combined with the design and intended use comparison with the predicate device, support substantial equivalence.
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