Zeramex(R) XT Dental Implant System, NobelPearl Dental Implant System
K180184 · Dentalpoint AG · NHA · Nov 16, 2018 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K180184
Device Name
Zeramex(R) XT Dental Implant System, NobelPearl Dental Implant System
Applicant
Dentalpoint AG
Product Code
NHA · Dental
Decision Date
Nov 16, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3630
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The ZERAMEX® XT Dental Implant System is intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper and lower jaw to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore aesthetics and chewing function. The ZERAMEX® XT Dental Implant System can be used for single or multiple unit restorations. The ZERAMEX® XT Dental Implants are indicated for delayed loading. The ZERAMEX® XT dental implants are specially indicated for patients with metal allergies/intolerances and chronic illnesses due to metal allergies/ intolerances.
Device Story
The Zeramex® XT and NobelPearl Dental Implant Systems are two-piece endosseous dental implants designed for surgical placement in the jawbone to support prosthetic restorations. The system includes implants, abutments, healing caps, and gingivaformers. Implants feature a 'bolt-in tube' internal connection with four retention elements for anti-rotation. Components are manufactured from aluminum-toughened zirconia; abutments are secured to implants using carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK-Optima™ Ultra VICARBO® screws, creating a ceramic-on-ceramic connection. The device is used by dental professionals in a clinical setting. The system provides a metal-free alternative for patients with metal allergies or intolerances. Clinical benefit is derived from restoring aesthetics and chewing function through stable prosthetic support.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Performance was validated through fatigue testing per ISO 14801:2007. Biocompatibility, sterilization, and surface characteristics were leveraged from predicate devices (Zeramex® T and P6) due to identical materials and surface treatments.
Technological Characteristics
Two-piece endosseous dental implant system. Materials: Aluminum-toughened zirconia (ISO 6474-1:2010, ISO 6872:2015) and carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK-Optima™ Ultra VICARBO®. Connection: 'Bolt-in tube' internal connection with four retention elements. Sterilization: Moist heat (ISO 17665-1, ISO/TS 17665-2). Dimensions: Diameters 4.2mm/5.5mm; lengths 8mm-14mm. Abutments: Straight and 15° angled.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring dental implants for single or multiple unit restorations in the upper or lower jaw to support prosthetic devices. Specifically indicated for patients with metal allergies/intolerances and associated chronic illnesses. Implants are indicated for delayed loading.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly connected to the endosseous dental implant and is intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). 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.)
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November 16, 2018
Dentalpoint AG % Elizabeth Rose Manager, Medical Devices Mapi USA, Inc. 2343 Alexandria Drive Suite 100 Lexington, Kentucky 40504
Re: K180184
Trade/Device Name: Zeramex® XT Dental Implant System, NobelPearl Dental Implant System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3640 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DZE, NHA Dated: October 18, 2018 Received: October 19, 2018
Dear Elizabeth Rose:
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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Sincerely,
# Andrew I. Steen -S
for Tina 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) K180184
Device Name Zeramex® XT Dental Implant System
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The ZERAMEX® XT Dental Implant System is intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper and lower jaw to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore aesthetics and chewing function. The ZERAMEX® XT Dental Implant System can be used for single or multiple unit restorations. The ZERAMEX® XT Dental Implants are indicated for delayed loading. The ZERAMEX® XT dental implants are specially indicated for patients with metal allergies/intolerances and chronic illnesses due to metal allergies/ intolerances.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K180184
Device Name
NobelPearl Dental Implant System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The NobelPearl Dental Implant System is intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper and lower jaw to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore aesthetics and chewing function. The NobelPearl Dental Implant System can be used for single or multiple unit restorations.
NobelPearl Dental Implant System are intended for delayed loading.
NobelPearl Dental Implant System are specially indicated for patients with metal allergies/intolerances and chronic illness due to metal allergies/intolerances.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <span style="font-size:14px">☒</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <span style="font-size:14px">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# 3.0 510(k) Summary
#### I. Submitter
Dentalpoint AG Bodenäckerstrasse 5 Spreitenbach, 8957 Switzerland
Phone: (+41) 44 542 41 71 Fax: (+41) 44 388 36 39
Contact Person: Anja Lieberherr, Quality Management Date Prepared: November 16, 2018
#### II. Device
| Device Proprietary Name: | Zeramex® XT Dental Implant System and NobelPearl Dental<br>Implant System |
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| Common or Usual Name: | Dental Implant System |
| Classification Name: | Endosseous Dental Implant |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 872.3640 |
| Primary Product Code: | DZE |
| Secondary Product Code | NHA |
| Device Classification | II |
#### III. Predicate Device
Substantial equivalence is claimed to the following primary predicate devices:
- Zeramex® T Dental Implant System, K133255, Dentalpoint AG
The following devices are referenced within the submission:
- Zeramex® P6 Dental Implant System, K163043, Dentalpoint AG
- Zeramex® P6 Dental Implant System, K152385, Dentalpoint AG
#### IV. Device Description
The Zeramex® XT Dental Implant System is an endosseous dental implant/abutment system including various sizes of endosseous two piece dental implants, abutments, and accessories. The Zeramex® XT implants may be restored with screw retained Zeramex® XT abutments. The Zeramex® XT implants are placed using the Zeramex® XT surgical tools.
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The NobelPearl Dental Implant System is an endosseous dental implant/abutment system including various sizes of endosseous two piece dental implants, abutments, and accessories. The NobelPearl Dental Implant System may be restored with screw retained NobelPearl abutments. The NobelPearl Dental Implant System are placed using the NobelPearl surgical tools.
The implants, abutments, and surgical tools for the Zeramex® XT and NobelPearl Dental Implant Systems are exactly the same; two trade names are being used for marketing purposes.
The implants, produced from aluminum toughened zirconia (conforming to ISO 6474-1:2010 Implants for Surgery - Ceramic Materials and ISO 6872:2015 Dentistry - Ceramic Materials), are provided sterile in two (2) diameters (0 4.2 mm (RB), and 5.5 mm (WB)) and three (3) lengths (8 mm, 10 mm, and 12 mm). The Ø 4.2 mm implant is also provided in 14 mm. The implants are designed with a "bolt-in tube" internal connection which provide anti-rotational features.
Straight and angular (15°) screw retained abutments, provided non-sterile in two sizes (RB; Ø 5.0 mm and SB, Ø 6.0 mm), are compatible for use with the system implants. The straight and angular abutments are made from the same zirconium materials as the system implants.
The screw retained abutments fit within four (4) retention elements and are affixed to the implant with a carbon fiber reinforced PEEK-Optima™ Ultra VICARBO® screw (straight) which fits the internal thread of the implant and provides a secure, screw retained ceramic on ceramic connection.
Healing caps and gingivaformers are also provided in the system. These components, provided in two sizes, are manufactured from PEEK and are connected to the implant using a screw. Provisional restoration components may be used to support temporary crowns after the healing period. The provisional restorations and the provisional restoration screws are made of carbon fiber reinforced PEEK.
#### V. Indications for Use
## Zeramex® XT Dental Implant System
The ZERAMEX® Dental Implant System is intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper and lower jaw to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore aesthetics and chewing function. The ZERAMEX® Dental Implant System can be used for single or multiple unit restorations. The ZERAMEX® Dental Implants are indicated for delayed loading. The ZERAMEX® dental implants are specially indicated for patients with metal allergies/intolerances and chronic illnesses due to metal allergies/intolerances.
## NobelPearl Dental Implant System
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The NobelPearl Dental Implant System is intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper and lower jaw to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore aesthetics and chewing function. The NobelPearl Dental Implant System can be used for single or multiple unit restorations. NobelPearl Dental Implant System are intended for delayed loading. NobelPearl Dental Implant System are specially indicated for patients with metal allergies/intolerances and chronic illness due to metal allergies/intolerances.
#### VI. Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The Zeramex® XT and NobelPearl Dental Implant Systems and the predicate devices share the following characteristics:
- two-piece design (K133255 and K163043); ●
- implant and abutment material of construction (K163043);
- screw material of construction (K133255 and K163043);
- implant lengths (K133255 and K163043);
- implant diameters (K133255);
- abutment angulation (K133255 and K163043);
- screw retained implant/abutment connection (K163043);
- provision of carbon-fiber reinforced PEEK screws (K163043); and
- implant and abutment sterilization methods. ●
The Zeramex® XT and NobelPearl Dental Implant Systems are technologically different from the predicate devices with respect to the anti-rotational feature. The subject devices feature a "Bolt-In Tube" connection with four (4) retention elements, while the predicate devices have internal cylindrical connections. The Zeramex® P6 Dental Implant System also has an external hexagonal anti-rotational feature.
| | Zeramex® XT and NobelPearl<br>Dental Implant Systems | Zeramex® T Dental Implant<br>System (K133255) | Zeramex® P6 Dental Implant<br>System (K163043) |
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| Manufacturer | Dentalpoint AG | Dentalpoint AG | Dentalpoint AG |
| Indications for<br>Use | The ZERAMEX® Dental<br>Implant System is intended to<br>be surgically placed in the bone<br>of the upper and lower jaw to<br>provide support for prosthetic<br>devices, such as artificial teeth,<br>in order to restore aesthetics<br>and chewing function. The<br>ZERAMEX® Dental Implant<br>System can be used for single<br>or multiple unit restorations. | The Zeramex® T Dental<br>Implant System is intended to<br>be surgically placed in the bone<br>of the upper and lower jaw to<br>provide support for prosthetic<br>devices, such as artificial teeth,<br>in order to restore chewing<br>function.<br>The Zeramex® T Dental<br>Implant System can be used for | The Zeramex® P6 Dental<br>Implant System is intended to<br>be surgically placed in the bone<br>of the upper and lower jaw to<br>provide support for prosthetic<br>devices, such as artificial teeth,<br>in order to restore chewing<br>function.<br>The Zeramex® P6 Dental<br>Implant System can be used for |
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| The ZERAMEX® Dental<br>Implants are indicated for<br>delayed loading. The<br>ZERAMEX® dental implants<br>are specially indicated for<br>patients with metal<br>allergies/intolerances and<br>chronic illnesses due to metal<br>allergies/intolerances.<br><br>The NobelPearl Dental Implant<br>System is intended to be<br>surgically placed in the bone of<br>the upper and lower jaw to<br>provide support for prosthetic<br>devices, such as artificial teeth,<br>in order to restore aesthetics<br>and chewing function. The<br>NobelPearl Dental Implant<br>System can be used for single<br>or multiple unit restorations.<br>NobelPearl Dental Implant<br>System are intended for delayed<br>loading. NobelPearl Dental<br>Implant System are specially<br>indicated for patients with<br>metal allergies/intolerances and<br>chronic illness due to metal<br>allergies/intolerances. | single or multiple unit<br>restorations.<br>Zeramex® T implants are<br>intended for delayed loading.<br>The Zeramex® T dental<br>implants are specially indicated<br>for patients with metal allergies<br>and chronic illnesses due to<br>metal allergies.<br>The Zeramex® T (Ø 3.5 mm)<br>implant may only be used in the<br>anterior teeth in the lower jaw<br>and lateral teeth in the upper<br>jaw. | single or multiple unit<br>restorations.<br>The Zeramex® P6 implants are<br>intended for delayed loading.<br>The Zeramex® P6 implants are<br>specially indicated for patients<br>with metal allergies/<br>intolerances and chronic illness<br>due to metal<br>allergies/intolerances.<br>The Zeramex® P6 (Ø3.3mm<br>SN) implant may only be used<br>in the anterior teeth in the lower<br>jaw and lateral incisor in the<br>upper jaw. |
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## Discussion
The technological difference between the subject and predicate devices does not raise new questions. As seen above, the Zeramex® XT and NobelPearl Dental Implant Systems have the same indications for use, materials of construction, design, size, surface treatment, and sterilization methods as the predicate devices. The data within this submission support that the subject devices are substantially equivalent to the identified predicate devices.
#### VII. Performance Data
As the subject devices are a line extension to the Zeramex® Implant Systems, verification activities, as identified through risk analysis, were conducted to written protocols with predefined acceptance criteria.
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Fatigue testing in accordance with ISO 14801 Second Edition 2007-11-15 Dentistry-Implants-Dynamic Fatigue Test for Endosseous Dental Implants was conducted on the subject devices, Zeramex® XT and NobelPearl Dental Implant Systems. The fatigue testing as conducted in saline because of the ceramic/polymer device composition.
The following performance tests, conducted on the predicate devices, are being leveraged in support of this submission:
- shelf-life, packaging, and transport validation studies:
- cleaning and sterilization validation; ●
- o ISO 17665-1 First Edition 2006-08-15 Sterilization of Health Care Products -Moist Heat - Part 1: Requirements For The Development, Validation And Routine Control Of A Sterilization Process For Medical Devices;
- ISO/TS 17665-2:2009-01-15 Sterilization Of Health Care Products Moist Heat o - Part 2: Guidance On The Application Of ISO 17665-1;
- ISO 11737-1 Second Edition 2006-04-01 Sterilization Of Medical Devices - O Microbiological Methods - Part 1: Determination Of A Population Of Microorganisms On Products [Including: Technical Corrigendum 1 (2007)]; and
- ISO 11737-2 Second Edition 2009-11-15 Sterilization Of Medical Devices o Microbiological Methods - Part 2: Tests Of Sterility Performed In The Definition, Validation and Maintenance Of A Sterilization Process.
- biocompatibility; ●
- ISO 6474-1 First Edition 2010-02-15 Implants for Surgery Ceramic Materials o Part 1: Ceramic Materials Based on High Purity Alumina, and
- o ISO 6872 Fourth Edition 2015-06-01 Dentistry Ceramic Materials.
- bacterial endotoxin testing (LAL Method); ●
- analysis of surface composition; and
- surface roughness and contact angle testing.
## Clinical Studies
Data supporting the Zeramex® T Dental Implant System and Zeramex® P6 Dental Implant System are applicable to the subject devices as the products are made from the same materials, undergo the same surface treatments, and have the same outer design. Fatigue testing supports that the subject devices can withstand clinically relevant forces.
## VIII. Conclusion
Based on the above information, the Zeramex® XT and NobelPearl Implant Systems can be considered substantially equivalent to the identified predicate devices.
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Although minor differences in design and technology exist between the subject and predicate devices, substantial equivalence has been demonstrated through a comparison of intended use, design, technological characteristics, and performance evaluations. Therefore, the Zeramex® XT and NobelPearl Dental Implant Systems are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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