K170732 · Biomate Medical Devices Technology Co., Ltd. · DZE · Oct 26, 2018 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K170732
Device Name
Biomate Dental Implant System
Applicant
Biomate Medical Devices Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
DZE · Dental
Decision Date
Oct 26, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3640
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
An endosseous dental implant is indicated for surgical placement in the upper and lower jaw arches, to provide a root form means for single or multiple unit prosthetic appliance attachment to restore a patient's chewing function. Implants can be placed with a conventional 2 stage surgical process with an option for transmucosal healing or they can be placed in a single stage surgical process for immediate loading. It is intended for immediate loading when good primary stability is achieved and with appropriate occlusal loading. Patients must be subject for dental treatment with endosseous implants.
Device Story
Biomate Dental Implant System comprises Bone Type Implant Plus, Shaping Abutment, and Healing Abutment; used to replace missing teeth. Implants are threaded, root-form, bone-level titanium devices. Abutments feature TiN-coated surfaces via Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD). System supports conventional two-stage surgical procedures with transmucosal healing or single-stage procedures for immediate loading when primary stability is achieved. Used by dental professionals in clinical settings. Output is a stable root-form foundation for prosthetic attachments; benefits patient by restoring chewing function. Device is provided sterile via gamma irradiation for single use.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including biocompatibility (ISO 10993 series), sterilization (ISO 11137), fatigue testing (ISO 14801), shelf-life (ISO 11607), and LAL endotoxin testing (USP <85>).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Commercial pure titanium (ASTM F67, Grade 4). Surface treatments: PDL™ (implants) and TiN coating via PVD (abutments). Design: Threaded, root-form, bone-level implants (3.5-4.5mm D, 8-14mm L); internal hex connection. Sterilization: Gamma irradiation. Single-use.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring dental treatment with endosseous implants for single or multiple unit prosthetic attachment to restore chewing function in upper or lower jaw arches.
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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October 26, 2018
Biomate Medical Devices Technology Co., Ltd. Leslie Su Assistant Manager 1F., No.59, Luke 2nd Road, Luzhu District Kaohsiung City, 820 TAIWAN (R.O.C)
Re: K170732
Trade/Device Name: Biomate Dental Implant System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3640 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DZE, NHA Dated: September 21, 2018 Received: September 28, 2018
Dear Leslie Su:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm.
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Sincerely,
# Andrew I. Steen -S
Tina Kiang, Ph.D. for 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) K170732
#### Device Name Biomate Dental Implant System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
An endosseous dental implant is indicated for surgical placement in the upper and lower jaw arches, to provide a root form means for single or multiple unit prosthetic appliance attachment to restore a patient's chewing function. Implants can be placed with a conventional 2 stage surgical process with an option for transmucosal healing or they can be placed in a single stage surgical process for immediate loading. It is intended for immediate loading when good primary stability is achieved and with appropriate occlusal loading. Patients must be subject for dental treatment with endosseous implants.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <div> <span> <b> × Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </b></span> </div> | |
| <div> <span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> | |
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# Biomate Dental Implant System
# K170732
# 1. Date Prepared
2018-10-26
# 2. Submitter's Information
| Company Name: | Biomate Medical Devices Technology Co., Ltd. |
|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Company Address: | 1F., No.59, Luke 2nd Rd., Luzhu Dist,<br>Kaohsiung City, 820,<br>Taiwan, R. O. C |
| Contact Person: | Leslie Su |
| Phone: | +886-7-952-5999, ext. 881 |
| Fax: | +886-7-621-3163 |
| Email: | leslie.su@shanyin.com.tw |
# 3. Trade Name, Common Name, Classification
| Trade or Proprietary Name: | Biomate Dental Implant System |
|---------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Implant, Endosseous Root-Form |
| Subsequent Common Name: | Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous |
| Classification Name: | Endosseous dental implant |
| Subsequent Classification Name: | Endosseous dental implant abutment |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 872.3640 |
| Product Code: | DZE |
| Subsequent Product Code | NHA |
| Class of Device: | Class II |
| Panel: | Dental |
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#### 4. Legally Marketed Predicate Device(s)
#### 4.1 Primary Predicate
| 510(k) Number: | K142174 |
|----------------|----------------------------------------------|
| Applicant: | BIOMATE MEDICAL DEVICES TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. |
| Device Name: | BIOMATE DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEM |
**4.2 Reference Predicate**
| 510(k) Number: | K171694 |
|----------------|-----------------------|
| Applicant: | Dentis Co., Ltd. |
| Device Name: | s-Clean TiN Abutments |
#### 5. Device Description
The Biomate Dental Implant System consists of Bone Type Implant Plus, Shaping Abutment and Healing Abutment. The Biomate Dental Implant System is made of commercial pure titanium (ASTM F67, Grade 4). Threaded dental implants are with Precision Dimension Laser (PDLTM) surface treatment, while Shaping Abutment and Healing Abutment are with TiN coated surface treatment. The device is designed for conventional two-stage and single stage procedures for single and multiple unit prosthetics. It is intended to replace missing teeth.
#### 6. Indication for Use Statement
An endosseous dental implant is indicated for surgical placement in the upper and lower jaw arches, to provide a root form means for single or multiple unit prosthetic appliance attachment to restore a patient's chewing function. Implants can be placed with a conventional 2 stage surgical process with an option for transmucosal healing or they can be placed in a single stage surgical process for immediate loading. It is intended for immediate loading when good primary stability is achieved and with appropriate occlusal loading. Patients must be subject for dental treatment with endosseous implants.
#### 7. Technological Characteristics
The Biomate Dental Implant System consists of Bone Type Implant Plus, Shaping Abutment and Healing Abutment. The device is made of commercial pure titanium (ASTM F67, Grade 4).
- Bone Type Implant Plus comes with PDL™ surface treatment and consists a set of threaded, » root-form, bone level implants offered in 3.5, 4.0, 4.5mm diameters (D) with 8, 10, 12, 14mm length (L).
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- »Shaping Abutment comes with TiN coated surface treatment via Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) process and consists a set of abutments offered in 4.0, 5.0, 6.0mm diameters (D) with 11.0mm height (H), and 1.5, 3.0 mm Gingival Height (G/H)
- » Healing Abutment comes with TiN coated surface treatment via Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) process and consists a set of abutments offered in 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 6.0mm diameters (D) with 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, 7.0mm height (H), and 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 mm Gingival Height (G/H)
The subject device is compatible with our previous cleared device submission (K142174). The subject device is provided sterile (Radiation) and for single use only.
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### 8. Substantial Equivalence
The following table compares the Biomate Dental Implant System to the predicate device with respect to indications for use, principles of operation, technological characteristics, and performance testing. The comparison of the devices provides more detailed information regarding the basis for the determination of substantial equivalence. Comparative data is shown in Table 5-1.
| | Subject device | Primary Predicate | Reference predicate |
|--------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Biomate Medical Devices<br>Technology Co., Ltd. | Biomate Medical Devices<br>Technology Co., Ltd. | Dentis Co., Ltd |
| Device Name | Biomate Dental Implant System | Biomate Dental Implant System | s-Clean TiN Abutments |
| 510(k)<br>Number | K170732 | K142174 | K171694 |
| Product Code | DZE | DZE | NHA |
| Regulation<br>Number | 872.3640 | 872.3640 | 872.3630 |
| Regulation<br>Name | Endosseous dental implant | Endosseous dental implant | Endosseous dental implant<br>abutment |
| Prescription<br>use | YES | YES | YES |
| Indications<br>for Use | An endosseous dental implant is<br>indicated for surgical placement<br>in the upper and lower jaw arches,<br>to provide a root form means for<br>single or multiple unit prosthetic<br>appliance attachment to restore a<br>patient's chewing function.<br>Implants can be placed with a<br>conventional 2 stage surgical<br>process with an option for<br>transmucosal healing or they can<br>be placed in a single stage<br>surgical process for immediate<br>loading. It is intended for<br>immediate loading when good<br>primary stability is achieved and<br>with appropriate occlusal loading.<br>Patients must be subject for dental<br>treatment with endosseous<br>implants. | An endosseous dental implant is<br>indicated for surgical placement in<br>the upper and lower jaw arches, to<br>provide a root form means for<br>single or multiple unit prosthetic<br>appliance attachment to restore a<br>patient's chewing function.<br>Implants can be placed with a<br>conventional 2 stage surgical<br>process with an option for<br>transmucosal healing or they can<br>be placed in a single stage surgical<br>process for immediate loading. It<br>is intended for immediate loading<br>when good primary stability is<br>achieved and with appropriate<br>occlusal loading. Patients must be<br>subject for dental treatment with<br>endosseous implants. | The s-Clean TiN Coating<br>Abutments is an endosseous<br>dental implant that is<br>indicated for surgical<br>placement in the upper and<br>lower jaw arches, to provide<br>a root form means for single<br>or multiple-units prosthetic<br>appliance attachment to<br>restore a patient's chewing<br>function. Implants can be<br>place with a conventional<br>two stage surgical process<br>with an option for<br>transmucosal healing or they<br>can be placed in a single<br>stage surgical process for<br>immediate loading when<br>good primary stability has<br>been achieved and with<br>appropriate occlusal loading. |
| Consisted<br>Instrument | Dental Implants, Abutments | Dental Implants, Abutments,<br>screws | Abutments |
| Sterilization | Gamma irradiation | Gamma irradiation | Non-sterile |
| Implant<br>Material | Grade 4 Pure Titanium per ASTM<br>F67 | Grade 4 Pure Titanium per ASTM<br>F67 | Not applicable |
| Implant Type | Threaded, Root-form, Bone level | Threaded, Root-form, Bone level | Not applicable |
| Implant to<br>Abutment<br>Connection | Internal Hex | Internal Hex | Not applicable |
| Implant<br>Diameter<br>(mm) | 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 | 3.3, 4.1, 4.8, 5.5 | Not applicable |
| Implant<br>Length (mm) | 8, 10, 12, 14 | 8, 10, 12, 14 | Not applicable |
| Implant<br>Surface<br>Treatment | PDLTM surface treatment | PDLTM surface treatment | Not applicable |
| Abutment<br>System | Healing Abutment, Shaping<br>Abutment | Healing Abutment, Solid<br>Abutment, Simple Abutment, 15°/<br>25° Angled Abutment, Temporary<br>Abutment, Ball Abutment | s-Clean TiN Half Coating<br>FreeMill Abutment |
| Abutment<br>Material | Grade 4 Pure Titanium per ASTM<br>F67 | Grade 4 Pure Titanium per ASTM<br>F67 | Pure Titanium (Grade 4) |
| Abutment<br>Angle (°) | 0 | 0, 15, 25 | Not available |
| Platform<br>Diameter<br>(mm) | 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 6.0 | 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 6.0 | 4.0, 4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5 |
| Platform<br>Length (mm) | 2.0, 3.0, 5.0, 7.0 | 3.0, 5.0, 7.0 | 1.3, 1.8, 2.8, 3.8 |
| Platform<br>Gingival<br>Height (mm) | 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 | 0.5,1.0, 2.0, 3.0 ,4.0 | Not available |
| Abutment<br>Surface<br>Treatment | TiN coated surface treatment | N/A | TiN coating by physical<br>vapor deposition (PVD) |
### Table 2-1 Substantial Equivalence Comparison
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### 9. Summary of Non-clinical Tests
Biomate Dental Implant System and in showing substantial equivalence to the predicate devices that are subject to this 510(k) submission, we completed a number of non-clinical performance tests. The Biomate Dental Implant System meets all the requirements for overall design, sterilization, biocompatibility, electrical safety results and the recommendations in "Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Root-form Endosseous Dental Implant and Endosseous Dental Implant
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Abutments" confirming that the design output meets the design inputs and specifications for the device.
The Biomate Dental Implant System passed all the testing in accordance with internal requirements, national standards, and international standards shown below to support substantial equivalence of the subject device:
- Biocompatibility Testing referenced in K142174 per ISO 10993-1, ISO 10993-3, ISO 10993-5, » ISO 10993-6, ISO 10993-10, ISO 10993-11, ISO 10993-12
- Sterilization testing referenced in K142174 per ISO 11137-1, ISO 11137-2, ISO 11737-1, ISO » 11737-2
- Fatigue testing referenced in K142174 per ISO 14801 »
- Shelf-Life testing referenced in K142174 per ISO 11607 »
- LAL testing according to United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. USP <85> »
### 10. Clinical Tests
There was no human clinical testing required to support the medical device as the indications for use is equivalent to the predicate device.- The non-clinical testing detailed in this submission supports the substantial equivalence of the device.
### 11. Conclusion
The Biomate Dental Implant System as designed and manufactured, is determined to be substantially equivalent to the referenced predicate device.
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