Impression material in a dual phase impression technique Precise duplication of models Capturing multiple unit impressions
Device Story
i-Sil is a dental impression material available in five viscosities: Heavy, Medium, Light, Putty, and Bite. Used by dentists and dental specialists in clinical settings to capture dental impressions. Depending on the type, material is applied via cartridge/mixing gun or manual kneading of base and catalyst components. The material sets intraorally to create a negative replica of dental structures. The resulting impression is used to create master casts for restorative or diagnostic purposes. Benefits include precise duplication of dental anatomy and support for multiple unit impressions. The device is a polyvinyl siloxane-based material.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated against ISO 4823 Dentistry-Elastomeric impression materials. Metrics included working time, consistency, detail reproduction, linear dimensional change, elastic recovery, strain-in-compression, and compatibility with gypsum. All tests passed and demonstrated performance comparable to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Polyvinyl siloxane-based impression material (siloxane vinyl/hydride terminated, silica, surfactant, pigments). Available in multiple viscosities (Heavy, Medium, Light, Putty, Bite). Form factors include cartridges for automated mixing/dispensing and manual-mix putty. Complies with ISO 4823 standards for elastomeric impression materials. Non-sterile.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by dentists and dental specialists as an impression material for dual phase impression techniques, precise model duplication, and capturing multiple unit 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.
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September 30, 2016
Spident Co., Ltd. % Mark Choi President Spident Usa Inc. 2115 Linwood Ave, 5f, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024
Re: K161774
Trade/Device Name: I-Sil Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3660 Regulation Name: Impression Material Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ELW Dated: June 8, 2016 Received: June 28, 2016
Dear Mark Choi:
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)
Device Name i-Sil
Indications for Use (Describe)
- Impression material in a dual phase impression technique
- Precise duplication of models
- Capturing multiple unit impressions
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
الص Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summarv
[as required by 807.92(c)]
# 1. Applicant
- 1) Company : SPIDENT Co.,Ltd.
- 2) Address : 203 & 312, Korea Industrial Complex, 722, Gojan-Dong, Namdong-Gu, Incheon, Korea
- 3) Tel : 82-32-819-4570
- 4) Fax : 82-32-819-4572
- 5) Prepared date : Jun. 8, 2016
- 5) Contact person : Mark Choi, Tel 201-944-0511
- 6) Contact person address : 2115 Linwood Ave, 5F, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, U.S.A
- 7) Submission date : Jul. 5, 2016
## 2. Device Information
- 1) Trade name : i-Sil
- 2) Common name : Dental Impression Materials
- 3) Classification name : Material, Impression
- 4) Product code : ELW
- 5) Regulation number : 872.3660
- 6) Class of device : Class II
- 7) Panel : Dental
- 8) Model codes : 13 model codes including i-Sil Heavy body fast
- i-Sil Heavy body fast -
- i-Sil Heavy body reqular
- i-Sil Heavy body jumbo -
- i-Sil Heavy body monophase
- i-Sil Medium body fast -
- i-Sil Medium body regular -
- i-Sil Medium body jumbo
- i-Sil Medium body denture -
- i-Sil Light body fast -
- i-Sil Light body regular -
- i-Sil Putty fast -
- i-Sil Putty regular -
- i-Sil Bite -
### 3. The legally marketed device to which we are claiming equivalence
K152766, Dentkist, Inc
### 4. Device description
i-Sil is impression material. It has 5 types: Heavy, Medium, Light, Putty and Bite.
# 5. Intended Use :
- Impression material in a dual phase impression technique
- Precise duplication of models
- Capturing multiple unit impressions
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# 6. Performance data:
Bench test
| Test items | Standards |
|--------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| Appearance test | ISO 4823 Dentistry-Elastomeric impression<br>materials |
| Weight test | |
| Component test | |
| Working time test | |
| Minimum strength test | |
| Hardness test | |
| Linear dimensional change test | |
| Consistency | |
| Working time | |
| Detail reproduction | |
| Compatibility with gypsum | |
| Elastic recovery | |
| Strain-in-compression | |
# 7. Predicate device comparison table
1) Heavy body, Medium body and Light body
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
|---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Company | SPIDENT Co.,Ltd. | Dentkist, Inc. |
| Device Name | i-Sil Heavy body fast/i-Sil Heavy body<br>regular/i-Sil Heavy body jumbo/i-Sil<br>Heavy body monophase/i-Sil Medium<br>body fast/i-Sil Medium body regular/i-Sil<br>Medium body jumbo/i-Sil Medium body<br>denture/i-Sil Light body fast/i-Sil Light<br>body regular | CharmFlex Heavy / CharmFlex Regular /<br>CharmFlex Denture / CharmFlex Light LV /<br>CharmFlex Light XLV / CharmFlex Light Premium |
| 510(k) # | N/A | K152766 |
| Classification | Material, Impression | Material, Impression |
| Product Code | ELW | ELW |
| Regulation | 21 CER 872.3660 | 21 CER 872.3660 |
| Intended Use | - Impression material in a dual phase<br>impression technique<br>- Precise duplication of models<br>- Capturing multiple unit impressions | - Impression material in a dual phase impression<br>technique<br>- Precise duplication of models<br>- Capturing multiple unit impressions |
| Method of<br>manipulation | 1. Heavy body<br>Cartridge type :<br>1)Apply Heavy-body on the tray.<br>2) Inject Light-body on tray and directly onto<br>the teeth. ( Intra oral tip is used to inject<br>around the teeth.)<br>3) Set the tray in the mouth, keep the<br>material until it is perfectly set in mouth.<br>4) After impression material is perfectly set.<br>store it in room for 30 minutes.<br>2. Medium body, Light body<br>1) Apply the materials onto the tray of putty<br>(2-step) / Heavy Body (1-step)<br>depending on techniques being used.<br>2) Set the tray in the mouth, keep the<br>material until it is perfectly set in mouth.<br>3) After impression material is perfectly set,<br>store it in room for 30 minutes. | 1. CharmFlex Heavy<br>1) Tube type: Squeeze equal volume of Base and<br>Catalyst (1:1) and mix quickly with a tool for within<br>1'30" and load Heavy-body on the tray.<br>Cartridge type : Apply Heavy-body on the tray.<br>2) Inject Light-body on tray and directly onto the teeth.<br>( Intra oral tip is used to inject around the teeth.)<br>3) Set the tray in the mouth, keep the material until it is<br>perfectly set in mouth.<br>4) After impression material is perfectly set, store it in<br>room for 30 minutes.<br>2. CharmFlex Regular / CharmFlex Denture / CharmFlex<br>Light LV / CharmFlex Light XLV / CharmFlex Light<br>Premium<br>1) Apply the materials onto the tray of putty (2-step) /<br>Heavy Body (1-step) depending on techniques<br>being used.<br>2) Set the tray in the mouth, keep the material until it is<br>perfectly set in mouth.<br>3) After impression material is perfectly set, store it in<br>room for 30 minutes. |
| Chemical composition | - Siloxane vinyl terminated<br>- Siloxane hydride terminated<br>- Surfactant<br>- Silica<br>- Pigments | - Vinyl Siloxane<br>- Hydrogen Siloxane<br>- Silicon dioxide<br>- Calcium silicate<br>- Mineral Oil<br>- Pigments |
| Flow properties | Low viscosity | Low viscosity, Heavy(high viscosity) |
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| Working time | 1. i-Sil Heavy body series : 1'36"<br>2. i-Sil Medium body seris : 1'59"<br>3. i-Sil Light body series : 1'21" | 1.CharmFlex Heavy cartridge type: 1'30"<br>2.CharmFlex Heavy tube type: 2'<br>3.CharmFlex Regular/CharmFlex<br>Denture/CharmFlex Light LV/CharmFlex Light<br>XLV/CharmFlex Light Premium: 2'~2'30" |
|------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Mixing time test | 1. i-Sil Heavy body series : 22.6"<br>2. i-Sil Medium body series : 38"<br>3. i-Sil Light body series : 26.8 " | 2'~4' |
| Consistency test report | 1. i-Sil Heavy body series : 33.83 mm<br>2. i-Sil Medium body series : 34.83 mm<br>3. i-Sil Light body series : 45.33 mm | 34.25mm |
| Detail reproduction | 1. i-Sil Heavy body series : pass<br>2. i-Sil Medium body series : pass<br>3. i-Sil Light body series : pass | 20 $ μ $ m |
| Linear dimensional<br>change | 1. i-Sil Heavy body series : 0.18 %<br>2. i-Sil Medium body series : 0.20 %<br>3. i-Sil Light body series : 0.15 % | -0.063 % |
| Compatibility with<br>gypsum | 1. i-Sil Heavy body series : pass<br>2. i-Sil Medium body series : pass<br>3. i-Sil Light body series : pass | 20 $ μ $ m |
| Elastic recovery | 1. i-Sil Heavy body series : 99.64 %<br>2. i-Sil Medium body series : 99.6 %<br>3. i-Sil Light body series : 99.58 % | 99.67 % |
| Strain-in-<br>compression | 1. i-Sil Heavy body series : 2.34 %<br>2. i-Sil Medium body series : 3.29 %<br>3. i-Sil Light body series : 4.94 % | 4.12 % |
| Keeping qualities | cool and dry place (18~24 $ ° $ C/64~75 °F) | cool and dry place (18~24 ℃/64~75 °F) |
| Curve of the shrinkage | No data | No data |
| Use | Dentist, Dental specialist | Dentist, Dental specialist |
#### 2) Putty
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
|---------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Company | SPIDENT Co.,Ltd. | Dentkist, Inc. |
| Device Name | i-Sil Putty fast<br>i-Sil Putty regular | CharmFlex Putty / CharmFlex Putty Green /<br>CharmFlex Putty Soft |
| 510(k) | N/A | K152766 |
| Classification | Material, Impression | Material, Impression |
| Product Code | ELW | ELW |
| Regulation | 21 CER 872.3660 | 21 CER 872.3660 |
| Intended Use | - Impression material in a dual phase<br>impression technique<br>- Precise duplication of models<br>- Capturing multiple unit impressions | - Impression material in a dual phase impression<br>technique<br>- Precise duplication of models<br>- Capturing multiple unit impressions |
| Method of<br>manipulation | 1. Take out the same amount of Base and<br>Catalyst. (1:1 vol.)<br>2. Knead them properly with hands until a<br>mixed color is attained. Wear disposable vinyl<br>gloves to prevent your hands from incurring an<br>allergic reaction.<br>3. Apply the mixed material to the tray and set<br>into the mouth.<br>4. After the material is perfectly set, remove<br>from the mouth.<br>5. Set the tray with Light-body on the<br>completed Putty-body into the mouth.<br>6. After the material is perfectly set, store it in<br>room for 30 minutes. | 1. Take out the same amount of Base and Catalyst. (1:1<br>vol.)<br>2. Knead them properly with hands until a<br>mixed color is attained. Wear disposable vinyl<br>gloves to prevent your hands from incurring an<br>allergic reaction.<br>3. Apply the mixed material to the tray and set into the<br>mouth.<br>4. After the material is perfectly set, remove from the<br>mouth.<br>5. Set the tray with Light-body on the completed Putty-<br>body into the mouth.<br>6. After the material is perfectly set, store it in room for<br>30 minutes. |
| Chemical composition | - Siloxane vinyl terminated<br>- Siloxane hydride terminated<br>- Surfactant<br>- Silica<br>- Pigments | -Polyvinyl siloxane<br>-Silica |
| Flow properties | High viscosity | High viscosity |
| Mixing time test | i-Sil Putty fast, i-Sil Putty regular: 41" | 30"~40" |
| Consistency test | i-Sil Putty fast, i-Sil Putty regular: 31.75<br>mm | 25.83 mm |
| report | mm | |
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| Detail reproduction | i-Sil Putty fast, i-Sil Putty regular: pass | pass |
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| Linear dimensional<br>change | i-Sil Putty fast, i-Sil Putty regular: 0.35 % | -0.213 % |
| Compatibility with<br>gypsum | i-Sil Putty fast, i-Sil Putty regular: pass | pass |
| Elastic recovery | i-Sil Putty fast, i-Sil Putty regular:<br>99.01 % | 99.75 % |
| Strain-in-compression | i-Sil Putty fast, i-Sil Putty regular: 3.26 % | 3.28 % |
| Keeping qualities | cool and dry place (18~24 °C/64~75 °F) | cool and dry place (18~24 °C/64~75 °F) |
| Curve of the<br>shrinkage | No data | No data |
| Use | Dentist, Dental specialist | Dentist, Dental specialist |
#### 3) Bite
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
|------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Company | SPIDENT Co.,Ltd. | Dentkist, Inc. |
| Device Name | | CharmFlex Bite / CharmFlex Bite Clear / |
| | I-Sil Bite | CharmFlex Bite Fast |
| 510(k) | N/A | K152766 |
| Classification | Material, Impression | Material, Impression |
| Product Code | ELW | ELW |
| Regulation | 21 CER 872.3660 | 21 CER 872.3660 |
| Intended Use | - Impression material in a dual phase<br>impression technique<br>- Precise duplication of models<br>- Capturing multiple unit impressions | - Impression material in a dual phase impression<br>technique<br>- Precise duplication of models<br>- Capturing multiple unit impressions |
| Method of<br>manipulation | 1. Check the expiration date and avoid<br>package contamination.<br>2. Follow the instructions for use before using.<br>3. Place a disposable mixing tip on cartridge,<br>and place the cartridge on exclusive mixing<br>gun.<br>4. Check to be made to mix well during<br>extrusion through the tips.<br>5. Apply bite registration material directly onto<br>the occlusal surfaces.<br>6. Set this material to intraoral until the impression<br>material completely polymerized.<br>7. Remove the set bite registration from<br>intraoral.<br>8. Make a master cast with a instrument such<br>as a dental knife. | 1. Check the expiration date and avoid package<br>contamination.<br>2. Follow the instructions for use before using.<br>3. Place a disposable mixing tip on cartridge, and place<br>the cartridge on exclusive mixing gun.<br>4. Check to be made to mix well during extrusion<br>through the tips.<br>5. Apply bite registration material directly onto the<br>occlusal surfaces.<br>6. Set this material to intraoral until the impression material<br>completely polymerized.<br>7. Remove the set bite registration from intraoral.<br>8. Make a master cast with a instrument such as a<br>dental knife. |
| Chemical composition | - Siloxane vinyl terminated<br>- Siloxane hydride terminated<br>- Surfactant<br>- Silica<br>- Pigments | - Polyvinyl siloxane<br>- Silica |
| Working time | 30" ↑ | 15" ↑ |
| Flexural strength | pass | pass |
| Hardness | 87.4 HD | pass |
| Linear dimensional<br>change | 0.064 % | pass |
| Safety | safe | safe |
| Keeping qualities | cool and dry place (18~24 °C/64~75 °F) | cool and dry place (18~24 °C/64~75 °F) |
| Curve of the<br>shrinkage | brittle feature | brittle feature |
| Use | Dentist, Dental specialist | Dentist, Dental specialist |
#### 9. Conclusion:
The Device is investigated for substantially equivalent in intended use and technological characteristics to predicate device.
Comparison results demonstrate that the specifications and performance of the device are same as functional and effective as the legally marketed predicate device.
Therefore, it is concluded that I-Sil is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device.
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