Nanova 2 Step Etch and Rinse Dental Adhesive, Nanova Etchant Gel
K172977 · Nanova Biomaterials, Inc. · KLE · Jan 16, 2018 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K172977
Device Name
Nanova 2 Step Etch and Rinse Dental Adhesive, Nanova Etchant Gel
Applicant
Nanova Biomaterials, Inc.
Product Code
KLE · Dental
Decision Date
Jan 16, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3200
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Nanova 2 Step Etch and Rinse Dental Adhesive is indicated for use in: - All direct restorations - All indirect restorations - Intra-oral repairs - Desensitizing/sealing of tooth structure - Priming of enamel for orthodontic use
Device Story
Nanova 2 Step Etch and Rinse Dental Adhesive is a methacrylate-based, visible-light-activated dental adhesive; supplied in bottle or unit dose packaging. Device contains ethanol, methacrylate resins, photoinitiators, and inorganic fillers. Used by dental professionals in clinical settings. Upon application to prepared tooth structure and irradiation by a dental curing light, methacrylate functionalities undergo light-induced polymerization; forms hard sealant bonded to tooth structure. Facilitates bonding to dentin, enamel, ceramic, and metal surfaces. Benefits include restoration retention and tooth desensitization.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance verified via shear bond strength (ISO 29022:2013), micro-tensile strength, water sorption (ISO 4049:2009), water solubility (ISO 4049:2009), and degree of conversion. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity), ISO 10993-10 (irritation/sensitization), and ISO 10993-11 (acute systemic toxicity).
Technological Characteristics
Methacrylate-based resin adhesive; visible-light-activated. Composition: ethanol, methacrylate resins, photoinitiators, inorganic fillers. Form factor: bottle or unit dose. Standards: ISO 29022 (shear bond strength), ISO 4049 (water sorption/solubility). Biocompatibility: ISO 10993 series.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring direct or indirect dental restorations, intra-oral repairs, tooth structure desensitization/sealing, or enamel priming for orthodontic procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A resin tooth bonding agent is a device material, such as methylmethacrylate, intended to be painted on the interior of a prepared cavity of a tooth to improve retention of a restoration, such as a filling.
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Nanova Biomaterials Inc Andrew Ritts Director of Quality System Regulation and Regulatory Affairs 3806 Mojave Ct Columbia, Missouri 65202
January 16, 2018
Re: K172977
Trade/Device Name: Nanova 2 Step Etch and Rinse Dental Adhesive, Nanova Etchant Gel Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3200 Regulation Name: Resin Tooth Bonding Agent Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KLE Dated: December 19, 2017 Received: December 19, 2017
Dear Andrew Ritts:
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, Mary S. Runner -5
forTina 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)
K172977
#### Device Name
Nanova 2 Step Etch and Rinse Dental Adhesive
Indications for Use (Describe)
Nanova 2 Step Etch and Rinse Dental Adhesive is indicated for use in:
- · All direct restorations
- All indirect restorations
- · Intra-oral repairs
- · Desensitizing/sealing of tooth structure
- Priming of enamel for orthodontic use
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
|-------------------------------------------------|
|-------------------------------------------------|
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
| Submitted By: | |
|---------------------------------|-----------------------------|
| Nanova Biomaterials, Inc. | |
| 3806 Mojave Ct | |
| Columbia, MO 65202 | |
| USA | |
| 573-875-6682 | |
| Contact Person: Andrew Ritts | Phone: (573) 875-6682 |
| Secondary Contact: Liang Chen | Phone: (573) 875-6682 |
| Establishment Registration No.: | 3011430871 |
| Date Prepared: | December 19, 2017 |
| Device Trade Name: | Nanova™ 2 Step Etch and R |
| | Adhesive |
| Device Common Name: | Dental Adhesive |
| Device Classification Name: | Agent, Tooth Bonding, Resin |
| Classification Panel: | Dental |
nd Rinse Dental Resin Dental Class II Classification Product Code: KLE 872.3200 Adper Single Bond Plus (K962785)
Indication for Use:
Regulation Number:
Predicated Devices:
Device Class:
| NanovaTM 2 Step Etch and Rinse Dental<br>Adhesive | Adper Single Bond Plus (K962785) |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| NanovaTM 2 Step Etch and Rinse Dental<br>Adhesive is indicated for use in: | The device is indicated for direct and<br>indirect dental bonding applications;<br>bonding veneers and root desensitization |
| • All direct restorations | |
| • All indirect restorations | |
| • Intra-oral repairs | |
| • Desensitizing/sealing of tooth structure | |
| • Priming of enamel for orthodontic use | |
Both products are indicated for direct bonding, indirect bonding, and desensitization. The predicate includes bonding veneers, which can be placed either with indirect bonding or direct bonding technique. Nanova" 2 Step Etch and Rinse Dental Adhesive include intra oral repairs and orthodontic applications, which are typically direct bonding. Any differences observed do not introduce any new or increased concerns of safety or effectiveness.
Device Description:
Nanova" 2 Step Etch and Rinse Dental Adhesive is a methacrylate based, visible-light activated, dental adhesive, the same as the predicate. This device is available in bottle or unit dose packaging, the same as the predicate. Nanova™ 2 Step Etch and Rinse Dental Adhesive contains ethanol, methacrylate resins, photoinitiator, and inorganic filler material the same as the predicate.
When irradiated by light, the methacrylate functionalities of the resins and surface-treated fillers undergo, in conjunction with the photoinitiator system, a light-induced
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polymerization to form a hard sealant that is bonded to the prepared tooth structure. Any differences between the subject device and the predicate do not introduce any introduce any new or increased concerns about safety or effectiveness.
| | Nanova™ 2 Step Etch and<br>Rinse Dental Adhesive | Adper Single Bond Plus<br>(K962785) |
|-------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Composition | Ethanol, methacrylate resins,<br>photo-initiators, inorganic<br>fillers | Ethanol, methacrylate resins,<br>Silica, photo-initiators, inorganic<br>fillers |
| Packaging | Bottle, Unit Dose | Bottle, Unit Dose |
| Etch Time | 15s etch | 15s etch |
| Cure Time | 10s light cure | 10s light cure |
| Bonding | Bonds to dentin, enamel,<br>ceramic, and metal | Bonds to dentin, enamel,<br>porcelain, and metal |
## Non Clinical Performance:
Non-clinical performance testing conducted is shown in the table below. Nanova" 2 Step Etch and Rinse Dental Adhesive met performance criteria for every test including: shear strength, microtensile strength, water sorption, water solubility, and degree of conversion. Non-clinical comparison testing was based on ISO 29022, ISO 4049, and internal specifications. A comparison is shown in the table below.
| Property | Standard | Nanova™ 2 Step Etch and<br>Rinse Dental Adhesive |
|------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| Shear Bond Strength | ISO 29022:2013 | Met internal performance criteria |
| Micro-Tensile Strength | Internal specifications | Met internal performance criteria |
| Water Sorption | ISO 4049:2009 | Met internal performance criteria |
| Water Solubility | ISO 4049:2009 | Met internal performance criteria |
| Degree of Conversion | Internal specification | Met internal performance criteria |
# Biocompatibility:
Nanovation 2 Step Etch and Rinse Dental Adhesive completed a risk assessment covering the identification of legally marketed devices for all ingredients in the chemical composition and testing including: cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5), irritation (ISO 10993-10), sensitization (ISO 10993-10), and acute systemic toxicity (ISO 10993-11).
## Clinical Performance Testing:
Clinical performance data was not conducted.
## Conclusion:
Nanova Biomaterials Inc. believes that Nanova" 2 Step Etch and Rinse Dental Adhesive is substantially equivalent to currently legally marketed products. Product based on comparison of similar intended use and technology together with the nonclinical performance testing. Any differences do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness than the predicate, nor do they affect the safety or effectiveness of the subject device. These differences therefore do not render the new device NSE in comparison to the predicate.
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