be placed on an impression tray (or injected directly into the mouth, depending on the technique and device) and used to reproduce the structure of a patient's teeth and gums. provide models for study and for production of restorative prosthetic devices.
Device Story
HySil Impression Materials are addition-curing, hydrophilic vinylpolysiloxane elastomers. Available in six viscosities (putty, heavy, mono, light, extra-light, bite) and delivery systems (automix cartridges or putty jars). Used by dental professionals to capture dental anatomy for study models and prosthetic fabrication. Materials are placed on trays or injected intraorally; they cure to form accurate, dimensionally stable impressions. Benefits include high tear strength and resistance to deformation, facilitating precise restorative outcomes.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance evaluated per ISO 4823 and DIN 13903, including consistency, detail reproduction, linear dimensional change, elastic recovery, and strain-in-compression. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993 (cytotoxicity, sensitization, mucosa irritation).
Technological Characteristics
Addition-curing vinylpolysiloxane elastomer. Available in six viscosities (Type 0-3 per ISO 4823). Delivery via 1:1 50ml automix cartridges or putty jars. Non-electronic, mechanical impression material. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993.
Indications for Use
Indicated for dental impression procedures including putty-wash techniques (one-step/two-step), heavy-bodied tray impressions, functional impressions, and syringeable impressions for fixed/removable restorations, implants, crown/bridgework, inlays, full/partial dentures, reline impressions, and root post transfers. HySil Bite is indicated for occlusal surface recording and bite registration.
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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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Osstem Implant Co., Ltd.. % David Kim Manager HiOSSEN Inc. 85 Ben Fairless Dr. Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania 19030
Re: K170736
Trade/Device Name: HySil Impression Materials Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3660 Regulation Name: Impression Material Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ELW Dated: March 1, 2016 Received: March 28, 2017
Dear David Kim:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Enclosure
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Section 006
)SSTEM Implant Co., Ltd 16, Bansong-ro 513beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea Tel: +82 51 850-2500 Fax: +82 51 850-4341 www.osstem.com
510(k) Number K _ k170736
Device Name : HySil Impression Materials
Indication for use :
HySil Putty is to be used as preliminary materials for:
- Two-step Putty-wash impression technique .
- · One-step Putty-wash impression technique
HySil Heavy is to be used as heavy-bodied materials for:
- . One-step impression technique (simultaneous technique)
using single or dual viscosities
- · Two-step impression technique using dual viscosities
- · Functional impressions
HySil Mono is to be used as a medium-bodied tray or syringeable impression material for:
- Taking impressions over fixed/removable restorations and implants (i.e., transferring .
- impression posts and bridge components)
- · Functional impressions
- · Fabricating crown and bridgework or inlays
- · Fabricating full or partial dentures
- . Reline impressions
- · Use in the simultaneous mixing technique as well as the putty-wash and triple tray techniques
- · Transferring root posts when fabricating posts and cores indirectly
HySil Light is to be used as syringeable impression materials for:
- Two-step putty-wash impression technique .
- · One-step putty-wash impression technique
- · Two-step impression technique using dual viscosities
- · Reline impressions
- · Fabricating full or partial dentures
HySil Extra Light is to be used as syringeable impression materials for:
- Two-step putty-wash impression technique .
- · One-step putty-wash impression technique
- · Two-step impression technique using dual viscosities
- · Reline impressions
- Fabricating full or partial dentures
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66-16, Bansong-ro 513beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea Tel: +82 51 850-2500 Fax: +82 51 850-4341 www.osstem.com
HySil Bite is used for impression as below.
- Taking occlusal surfaces
- Confirming occlusal surfaces
- · Recording after putting the articulator
Prescription Use X (Per 21CFR801 Subpart D) OR Over-The-Counter Use (Per 21CFR807 Subpart C)
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6, Bansong-ro 513beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea +82 51 850-2500 Fax: +82 51 850-4341 www.osstem.com
## 510(k) Summary
Date: March 27, 2017
1. Company and Correspondent making the submission:
| - Submitter's Name: | Osstem Implant Co., Ltd. |
|-------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| - Address | # 66-16, Bansong-ro 513beon-gil, Haeundae-gu<br>Busan, Republic of Korea |
| - Contact: | Mr. Heekwon Son |
| - Phone: | +82 51 850-2575 |
| - Correspondent's Name: | HIOSSEN Inc. |
| - Address: | 85 Ben Fairless Dr. Fairless Hills, PA 19030 |
| - Contact: | DAVID KIM |
| - Phone: | 267 759 7031 |
- 2. Device:
| Trade or (Proprietary) Name : | HySil Impression Materials |
|-------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Common or usual name : | Impression material |
| Classification Name : | Material, Impression(21 CFR 872.3660) |
| Regulation Number : | 21CFR872.3660 |
| Device Classification: | Class II |
| Subsequent Product Code: | ELW |
- 3. Predicate Device:
### Primary Predicate
K133527, Suflex Impression Meterials to include: (Suflex putty, Suflex Heavy, Suflex Mono, Suflex Light), Osstem Germany GmbH.
#### Reference predicate
K151262, Hyflex Impression Materials including to include: (Hyflex Heavy, Hyflex Mono, Hyflex Light), Osstem Implant Co., Ltd. K152766, CharmFlex®, Dentkist, Inc
#### 4. Description
HySil Impression Materials are addition-curing, elastomeric materials with hydrophilic properties, high tear strength, dimensional accuracy, and resistance to permanent deformation. The HySil impression materials family consists of six different viscosities (putty, heavy, mono, light. Extra-light and Bite) available in an assortment of delivery systems: standard 1:1 50 ml automix cartridges, and traditional 1:1 putty jars.
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66-16, Bansong-ro 513beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea Tel: +82 51 850-2500 Fax: +82 51 850-4341 www.osstem.com
Putty, Heavy, Mono, Light and Extra-light of this proposed devices are classified into Type 0, Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 according to ISO 4823, and Bite is classified as Dentistry - Jaw relation recording material according to DIN 13903 HySil Bite is an addition-curing silicone bite registration materials in a 50ml cartridge type
to measure accurate bite. HySil Bite is suitable for bite registration as it has a short setting time, high final hardness after curing for user convenience, and less elastic deformation when eliminated.
### Substantial Equivalence Chart
### - Heavy, Mono, and Light
The predicate devices, Hyflex Heavy, Mono, and Light (K151262) are re-submitted to change their name as Hysil Heavy, Mono, and Light. There are no changes in composition, indications for use, technological characteristics, biocompatibilities, etc. They have difference in name only.
| | Subject device | Predicate device | Remark |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Descriptive<br>Information | HySil Impression material<br>Putty, Extra-Light | Suflex Impression material<br>Putty, Light | |
| Company | Osstem Implant Co., Ltd. | Osstem Germany GmbH | |
| 510(k) No. | Proposed | K133527 | |
| Indication<br>for Use | HySil Putty is to be used as<br>preliminary materials for:<br>• Two-step Putty-wash<br>impression technique<br>• One-step Putty-wash<br>impression technique<br>HySil Heavy is to be used as<br>heavy-bodied materials for:<br>• One-step impression<br>technique (simultaneous<br>technique)<br>using single or dual viscosities<br>• Two-step impression<br>technique using dual viscosities<br>• Functional impressions<br>HySil Mono is to be used as a<br>medium-bodied tray or<br>syringeable impression material<br>for: | *Suflex Putty is to be used as<br>panasil putty material for;<br>-Two step putty impression<br>technique<br>-One step putty impression<br>technique<br>-Two step putty impression<br>technique using a foil(plastic<br>putty spacer)<br>-One step putty impression<br>technique for forming functional<br>peripheries.<br>*Suflex Heavy is to be used a s<br>panasil tray material for;<br>-One step impression technique<br>using single or dual viscosities.<br>-Two step impression technique<br>using dual viscosities<br>-Functional impressions.<br>*Suflex Mono is to be used as | The subject<br>device and<br>primary<br>predicate have<br>slightly<br>different<br>Indications for<br>Use language.<br>However, the<br>difference in<br>language does<br>not change the<br>intended use<br>or substantial<br>equivalence. |
| Taking impressions over fixed/removable restorations and implants (i.e., transferring impression posts and bridge components) Functional impressions Fabricating crown and bridgework or inlays Fabricating full or partial dentures Reline impressions Use in the simultaneous mixing technique as well as the putty-wash and triple tray techniques Transferring root posts when fabricating posts and cores indirectly HySil Light is to be used as syringeable impression materials for: Two-step putty-wash impression technique One-step putty-wash impression technique Two-step impression technique using dual viscosities Reline impressions Fabricating full or partial dentures HySil Extra Light is to be used as syringeable impression materials for: Two-step putty-wash impression technique One-step putty-wash impression technique Two-step impression technique using dual viscosities Reline impressions Fabricating full or partial dentures HySil Bite is used for impression as below. Taking occlusal surfaces | panasil monophase material for; Taking impression over fixed/removable restorations and implants(transferring impression posts and bridge components) Functional impressions. Fabricating crown and bridgework or inlays. Fabricating full or partial dentures. Reline impressions. Use in the simultaneous mixing technique as well as the putty Transferring root posts when fabricating posts and cores indirectly. *Suflex Light is to be used as panasil contact material for; Two step putty impression technique. One step putty impression technique. One step impression technique using a foil(plastic putty spacer) One step impression technique (simultaneous technique) using dual viscosities. Reline impressions. Fabricating full or partial dentures. | | |
| | Confirming occlusal surfaces Recording after putting the<br>articulator | | |
| Description<br>of Material | Vinylpolysiloxane | Vinylpolysiloxane | Composed<br>with same<br>affiliated<br>material, but<br>ratios of each<br>component in<br>use are slightly<br>different. |
| Standard<br>Conformed | ISO4823 | ISO4823 | Identical |
| Intended Use | - be placed on an impression<br>tray<br>(or injected directly into the<br>mouth, depending on the<br>technique and device)and used<br>to reproduce the structure of a<br>patient's teeth and gums.<br>- provide models for study and<br>for production of restorative<br>prosthetic devices. | - be placed on an impression<br>tray<br>(or injected directly into the<br>mouth, depending on the<br>technique and device)and used<br>to reproduce the structure of a<br>patient's teeth and gums.<br>- provide models for study and<br>for production of restorative<br>prosthetic devices. | Identical |
| SE | Similarities:<br>The subject devices and the predicate devices have same indications for use and<br>intended use. They are all conformed to the ISO 4823 standard; also, both products are<br>composed with same affiliated material called Vinylpolysiloxane. Therefore, the results<br>of the performance testing and their composition are substantially equivalent.<br><br>Differences: | | |
| | The ratios of each component or kinds of pigments of the materials in use are slightly<br>different. However, based on the results of the performance and the biocompatibility<br>testing, the subject and the predicate devices pass the requirements. | | |
| | .: Therefore, we state that HySil Impression Material is substantially equivalent to the<br>predicate devices, Suflex Impression Material (K133527). | | |
| - Bite | | | |
| | Subject device | Predicate device | |
| Descriptive<br>Information | HySil Impression material<br><i><Bite></i> | CharmFlex<br>CharmFlex® Bite Fast | |
| Company | Osstem Implant Co., Ltd. | Dentkist, Inc | |
| 510(k) No. | Proposed | K152766 | |
| Description<br>(Indication<br>for use) | HySil Bite is used for<br>impression as below.<br>- Taking occlusal surfaces<br>- Confirming occlusal surfaces<br>- Recording after putting the<br>articulator | CharmFlex®Bite series are bite<br>registration impression material<br>to measure of the occlusal<br>surface,<br>impression of the teeth for a<br>three-dimension position of the<br>mandible in relation to the<br>maxilla. It has a short<br>polymerization time and a high<br>final hardness. Making it<br>suitable for bite registration. | The subject<br>device and<br>predicate have<br>slightly<br>different<br>Indications for<br>Use<br>description)<br>language.<br>However, the<br>difference in<br>language does<br>not change the<br>intended use<br>or substantial<br>equivalence. |
| Description<br>of Material | Vinylpolysiloxane | Vinylpolysiloxane | Composed<br>with same<br>affiliated<br>material, but<br>ratios of each<br>component in<br>use are slightly<br>different. |
| Standard<br>Conformed | DIN 13903 | CharmFlex® Bite Fast is tested<br>according to DIN 13903 | Identical |
| SE | Similarities:<br>According to comparison test between the subject device and the predicate device,<br>both of them are conformed to DIN 13903 standard; also, both products are composed<br>with same affiliated material called Vinylpolysiloxane. Therefore, the results of the<br>performance testing and their composition are substantially equivalent.<br>Differences:<br>The ratios of each component of the materials in use are slightly different. However,<br>based on the results of the performance and the biocompatibility testing, the subject<br>and the predicate devices pass the requirements. | | |
## - Putty, Extra-Light
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66-16, Bansong-ro 513beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
Tel: +82 51 850-2500 Fax: +82 51 850-4341 www.osstem.com
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Section 007
66-16, Bansong-ro 513beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
Tel: +82 51 850-2500 Fax: +82 51 850-4341 www.osstem.com
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66-16, Bansong-ro 513beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
Tel: +82 51 850-2500 Fax: +82 51 850-4341 www.osstem.com
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### Section 007
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SSTEM Implant Co., Ltd
16, Bansong-ro 513beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea 'el: +82 51 850-2500 Fax: +82 51 850-4341 www.osstem.com
: Therefore, we state that HySil Impression material, Bite is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices, CharmFlex® Bite Fast (K152766).
- 5. Intended use
- be placed on an impression tray (or injected directly into the mouth, depending on the technique and device) and used to reproduce the structure of a patient's teeth and gums. - provide models for study and for production of restorative prosthetic devices.
- 6. Indication for use
HySil Putty is to be used as preliminary materials for:
- . Two-step Putty-wash impression technique
- . One-step Putty-wash impression technique
HySil Heavy is to be used as heavy-bodied materials for:
- One-step impression technique (simultaneous technique)
using single or dual viscosities
- Two-step impression technique using dual viscosities .
- . Functional impressions
HySil Mono is to be used as a medium-bodied tray or syringeable impression material for:
- Taking impressions over fixed/removable restorations and implants (i.e., transferring .
- impression posts and bridge components)
- Functional impressions .
- . Fabricating crown and bridgework or inlays
- . Fabricating full or partial dentures
- . Reline impressions
- . Use in the simultaneous mixing technique as well as the putty-wash and triple tray techniques
- Transferring root posts when fabricating posts and cores indirectly .
HySil Light is to be used as syringeable impression materials for:
- . Two-step putty-wash impression technique
- One-step putty-wash impression technique .
- . Two-step impression technique using dual viscosities
- . Reline impressions
- Fabricating full or partial dentures .
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66-16, Bansong-ro 513beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea Tel: +82 51 850-2500 Fax: +82 51 850-4341 www.osstem.com
HySil Extra Light is to be used as syringeable impression materials for:
- Two-step putty-wash impression technique .
- One-step putty-wash impression technique .
- Two-step impression technique using dual viscosities .
- . Reline impressions
- Fabricating full or partial dentures .
HySil Bite is used for impression as below.
- . Taking occlusal surfaces
- Confirming occlusal surfaces
- · Recording after putting the articulator
### 7. Summary of Non-Clinical Performance Testing
Biocompatibility tests have been performed to assure biological safety in accordance with the ISO 10993 family. Tests in respect to cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5), sensitization and mucosa irritation (ISO 10993-10)
Additionally bench testing was performed to allow an evaluation of the mechanical properties of HySil in comparison to already marketed products according to ISO 4823.
- Visual. Weight(Volume) test. Package. Component Colour. Consistency. Detail Reproduction, Compatibility with Gypsum, Linear Dimensional change, Elastic Recovery, Strain-in-Compression
HySil Bite is classified as Dentistry - Jaw relation recording material according to DIN 13903
Therefore bench testing (mechanical properties) of HySil Bite was performed according to DIN 13903
- Visual(Colours), Working Time, Minimum Period Spent in the Mouth, Recovery after -Deformation, Load Endurance during Bending, Hardness Degree(HD) and Linear Dimensional Change
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66-16, Bansong-ro 513beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
Tel: +82 51 850-2500 Fax: +82 51 850-4341 www.osstem.com
## < Comparison of physical properties and biological result >
HySil Extra Light and HySil Putty <according to ISO 4823 and ISO 10993 family>
| | Subject device | | Predicate device | |
|---------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|---------|------------------------------------------|----------|
| | Hysil Impression Meterials | | Suflex Impression Meterials<br><K133527> | |
| | Extra Light | Putty | Light | Putty |
| Type | Type 3 | Type 0 | Type 3…
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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.