K182854 · GC America, Inc. · EMA · Jul 11, 2019 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K182854
Device Name
GC FujiCEM 2 (Improved)
Applicant
GC America, Inc.
Product Code
EMA · Dental
Decision Date
Jul 11, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3275
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Cementation of metal-based inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges Cementation of resin inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges Cementation of all ceramic inlays Cementation of high strength (e.g. zirconia based, lithium disilicate) ceramic onlays, crowns and bridges Cementation of metal, ceramic and fiber posts
Device Story
Resin-modified glass ionomer luting cement; supplied in dual-barrel syringe with automix tips. Composed of two pastes (A and B); Paste A contains fluoro-alumino-silicate glass; Paste B contains polyacrylic acid and water. Setting mechanism involves acid-base reaction (forming hydrogel via aluminum/strontium ion crosslinking) and methacrylate polymerization (chemical cure). Optional light-cure (tack cure) feature facilitates excess cement removal. Used by dental professionals in clinical settings for permanent cementation of various dental restorations. Provides radiopacity and fluoride release. Benefits include improved handling via automix delivery and easier cleanup compared to hand-mixed predecessors.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Biocompatibility assessed per ISO 10993-1 (cytotoxicity, sensitivity, irritation). Physical performance testing conducted per ISO 9917-2:2017, confirming flexural strength >25 MPa and radiopacity exceeding aluminum equivalent.
Technological Characteristics
Resin-modified glass ionomer cement. Dual-paste system (Paste A/B). Setting: acid-base reaction (fluoro-alumino-silicate glass + polyacrylic acid) and methacrylate polymerization (chemical + optional light-cure). Form factor: dual-barrel syringe with static mixing tip. Radiopaque. Non-sterile.
Indications for Use
Indicated for cementation of metal-based, resin, and all-ceramic inlays, onlays, crowns, and bridges, including high-strength ceramics (zirconia, lithium disilicate), and metal, ceramic, or fiber posts.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Zinc oxide-eugenol is a device composed of zinc oxide-eugenol intended to serve as a temporary tooth filling or as a base cement to affix a temporary tooth filling, to affix dental devices such as crowns or bridges, or to be applied to a tooth to protect the tooth pulp. Dental cement other than zinc oxide-eugenol is a device composed of various materials other than zinc oxide-eugenol intended to serve as a temporary tooth filling or as a base cement to affix a temporary tooth filling, to affix dental devices such as crowns or bridges, or to be applied to a tooth to protect the tooth pulp.
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July 11, 2019
GC America Inc. Mark Heiss Director, Regulatory Affairs 3737 W. 127th Street Alsip, Illinois 60803
Re: K182854
Trade/Device Name: GC FujiCEM 2 (Improved) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3275 Regulation Name: Dental Cement Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EMA Dated: April 12, 2019 Received: April 16, 2019
Dear Mark Heiss:
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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Srinivas Nandkumar, Ph.D. Acting Assistant Director DHT1B: Division of Dental Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K182854
Device Name GC FujiCEM 2 (Improved)
### Indications for Use (Describe)
- -Cementation of metal-based inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges
- -Cementation of resin inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges
- Cementation of all ceramic inlays -
- -Cementation of high strength (e.g. zirconia based, lithium disilicate) ceramic onlays, crowns and bridges
- Cementation of metal, ceramic and fiber posts -
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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C AMER 3737 W 127th STRE ALSIP, ILLINOIS 60803 TEL (708) 597-0900 FAX (708) 926-9100 www.gcamerica.com
K182854
| 1. Submitter Information:<br>GC America Inc.<br>3737 W. 127th Street<br>Alsip, IL 60803 | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact Person:<br>e-mail:<br>Phone:<br>Alternate Contact:<br>e-mail:<br>Phone:<br>Fax: | Mark Heiss, D.D.S.<br>mark.heiss@gc.dental<br>(708) 926-3090<br>Lori Rietman<br>lori.rietman@gc.dental<br>(708) 926-3092<br>(708) 926-9100 |
| Date Prepared: | July 8, 2019 |
| 2. Device Name: | |
| Proprietary Name:<br>Classification Name:<br>Device Classification:<br>Product Code: | GC FujiCEM 2 (Improved)<br>Dental Cement<br>Class II, 872.3275<br>EMA |
- 3. Predicate Devices:
| Product | Applicant | 510(k) No. | Code No | Predicate | Decision Date |
|------------------|-----------------|------------|---------|-----------|---------------|
| GC FujiCEM | GC America Inc. | K001730 | EMA | Primary | 07/17/2000 |
| GC Fuji Direct | GC America Inc. | K172382 | EMA | Reference | 04/02/2018 |
| GC G-CEM Automix | GC America Inc. | K073283 | EMA | Reference | 02/20/2008 |
#### 4. Description of Device:
GC FujiCEM 2 (Improved) is a resin modified glass ionomer luting cement. The device is composed of the two pastes, Paste A and Paste B, packaged in an automix dual barrel syringe.
GC FujiCEM 2 (Improved) Package:
- Single Pack Automix ●
- Syringe (9.2 g / 5 mL) QTY: 1
- GC Mixing Tip QTY: 15
- Triple Pack Handmix ●
- Syringe (9.2 g / 5 mL) QTY: 3
- Mixing Pad- QTY: 1
- Triple Pack Automix .
- Syringe (9.2 g / 5 mL) QTY: 3
- GC Mixing Tip QTY: 45
Shades available:
Yellow, Brown
Shelf Life and Storage Conditions:
- Shelf Life 2 years "
- -Recommended for optimal performance, store in a cool and dark place. 4-25℃ (39-77°F)
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#### ર. Indications for Use Statement:
- Cementation of metal-based inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges ●
- Cementation of resin inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges
- Cementation of all ceramic inlays ●
- Cementation of high strength (e.g. zirconia based, lithium disilicate) ceramic onlays, crowns and bridges
- Cementation of metal, ceramic and fiber posts .
#### 6. Non-Clinical Performance Testing:
Biocompatibility: A biocompatibility assessment was completed according to ISO 10993-1:2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process.
### Cytotoxicity (L929 MEM Elution Test)
Based on the criteria of the protocol of ISO 10993-5
### Sensitivity (Kligman Maximization Test)
Based on the criteria of the protocol of ISO 10993-10
### Irritation (Intracutaneous Injection Test)
Based on the criteria of the protocol of ISO 10993-10
GC FujiCEM 2 (Improved) is a resin modified glass ionomer luting cement and does come in contact with body tissues (tooth - enamel, dentin) for more than 24 hours.
In conclusion, biocompatibility of GC FujiCEM 2 (Improved) is acceptable device from the biological evaluation result.
Performance Bench Tests: It is confirmed that the device conforms to the required specifications of ISO 9917-2: 2017 (Dentistry - Water-based cements -Part2: Resin-modified cements) and company standard is suitable for its intended use. Performance testing includes:
| Property | Requirements |
|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Appearance | No visible sign of extraneous matter<br>Free of any gelation |
| Working time | The indenter shall make a complete circular indentation. |
| Setting time | The indenter shall fail to make a complete circular indentation. |
| Flexural strength | More than 25 MPa |
| Radiopacity | More than equivalent thickness of aluminum |
#### 7. Clinical Performance Testing
No clinical testing has been performed on this device.
- 8. Substantial equivalence:
The applicant device complies with all the requirements of ISO 9917-2: 2017 (Dentistry - Water-based cements -Part2: Resin-modified cements).
The curing mechanism of the applicate device and predicate device are substantially equivalent in principle. Therefore, the applicant device and predicate device are the same in function, and similar in composition and intended use. This supports that the compatibility of the applicant device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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| GC FujiCEM 2 (Improved) | GC FujiCEM |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Fluoro-alumino-silicate glass contained in Paste A and<br>Polyacrylic acid contained in Paste B react in the<br>presence of water contained from the paste B.<br>Aluminum ion, Strontium ion and Fluoride ion are<br>released from Fluoro-alumino-silicate glass due to this<br>reaction. Of these ions, Aluminum ion and Strontium<br>ion crosslink the polyacrylic acid and form hydrogel.<br>Fluoride ion doesn't react, it remains inside hydrogel as<br>ion.<br>Methacrylates contained in Paste A polymerize by<br>polymerization initiator contained in Paste B. In<br>addition, they also polymerize by light irradiation<br>thanks to photo polymerization initiator contained in<br>Paste A. | Fluoro-alumino-silicate glass contained in Paste A and<br>Polyacrylic acid contained in Paste B react in the<br>presence of water contained from the paste B.<br>Aluminum ion, Strontium ion and Fluoride ion are<br>released from Fluoro-alumino-silicate glass due to this<br>reaction. Of these ions, Aluminum ion and Strontium ion<br>crosslink the polyacrylic acid and form hydrogel.<br>Fluoride ion doesn't react, it remains inside hydrogel as<br>ion.<br>Methacrylates contained in Paste A polymerize by<br>polymerization initiator contained in Paste B. |
| This material set by the above two reactions. The set<br>material contains fluoride ion inside as free ion. These<br>ions can be gradually release from the setting material<br>in very small amounts with time. | This material set by the above two reactions. The set<br>material contains fluoride ion inside as free ion. These<br>ions can be gradually release from the setting material in<br>very small amounts with time. |
### Differences
The following differences may be noted between GC FujiCEM 2 (Improved) and the predicate device.
- The differences are for clarification of Indications for Use. -
- The applicant device is hardened through chemical cure and partially hardened through light cure (tack curing). This function is used for removing excess cement. On the primary device is hardened through just chemical cure.
- -The applicant device is automixed using a static mixing tip, while primary device is hand mixed.
- -The applicant device is a resin modified glass ionomer cement for luting while the predicate device, GC Fuji Direct, is resin modified glass ionomer cement for filling.
- The applicant device is resin modified glass ionomer cement while the predicate device, GC G-CEM -Automix, is self-adhesive resin cement for luting.
Below is a comparison table between the applicant device, primary device and reference devices, showing the similarities between devices.
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| | Applicant Device | Primary Device | Reference Device | Reference Device |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Trade name | GC FujiCEM 2 (Improved) | GC FujiCEM | GC Fuji Direct | GC G-CEM Automix |
| | K182854 | K001730 | K172382 | K073283 |
| Manufacturer | GC Corporation | GC Corporation | GC Corporation | GC Corporation |
| Product | Resin modified glass ionomer | Resin modified glass ionomer | Resin-modified glass ionomer | Self-adhesive resin cement |
| category | cement | cement | cement | |
| Paste/Paste ratio | Paste A / Paste B = 1.0 / 1.0 (w/w) | Paste A / Paste B = 2.0 / 1.0 (w/w) | Paste A / Paste B = 1.6 / 1.0 w/w) | Paste A / Paste B = 1.3 / 1.0 (w/w) |
| Indications for Use | 1. Cementation of metal-based<br>inlays, onlays, crowns and<br>bridges<br>2. Cementation of resin inlays,<br>onlays, crowns and bridges<br>3. Cementation of all ceramic<br>inlays<br>4. Cementation of high strength<br>(e.g. zirconia based, lithium<br>disilicate) ceramic onlays,<br>crowns and bridges<br>5. Cementation of metal, ceramic<br>and fiber posts | 1. Cementation of metal-based<br>inlays, onlays, crowns and<br>bridges<br>2. Cementation of resin inlays,<br>onlays, crowns and bridges<br>3. Cementation of all ceramic inlays<br>4. Cementation of high strength<br>(zirconia based) all ceramic<br>crowns and bridges<br>5. Cementation of metal, ceramic<br>and fiber posts | 1. Class III and V restorations<br>2. Restoration of primary teeth<br>3. Core Build-up<br>4. Cases where radiopacity is<br>required<br>5. Base material for Class 1 and<br>Class II cavities using a sandwich<br>laminate technique | GC GAM-100 is intended to be<br>used for cementing all types of<br>ceramic, resin, and metal-based<br>inlays, onlays, crown and<br>bridges, and post. |
| Product<br>description | The device consists of 2 pastes<br>filled in a dual barrel syringe.<br>Paste A and B are automixed<br>with an automix tip and directly<br>applied to restorations or the<br>prepared cavity. | The device consists of 2 pastes<br>filled in a Paste Pak Cartridge.<br>Paste A and B are dispensed with<br>Paste Pak Dispenser and hand<br>mixed. The mixed cement is<br>applied to restorations or the<br>prepared cavity. | The device consists of 2 pastes<br>filled in cartridges. Paste A and B<br>are automixed with an automix<br>tip and directly applied to the<br>prepared cavity. | The device consists of 2 pastes<br>filled in a one body syringe.<br>Paste A and B are automixed<br>with an automix tip and directly<br>applied to restorations or the<br>prepared cavity. |
| Instruction for use | 1. Tooth preparation<br>2. Restoration preparation<br>3. Dispensing<br>4. Cementation<br>5. Cleaning up excess cement<br>6. Finishing restoration and check<br>occlusion. | 1. Tooth preparation<br>2. Restoration preparation<br>3. Dispensing<br>4. mixing pastes<br>5. Cementation<br>6. Cleaning up excess cement<br>7. Finishing restoration and check<br>occlusion. | 1. Tooth preparation<br>2. Mix of 2 pastes<br>3. Application to cavity<br>4. Finishing | 1. Tooth preparation<br>2. Restoration preparation<br>3. Dispensing<br>4. Cementation<br>5. Cleaning up excess cement<br>6. Finishing restoration and<br>check occlusion. |
| Light curing<br>specification | Optionally, tack cure using light for<br>removing excess cement. | | Light cure using a light curing<br>unit.<br>10 sec. (High Power LED Light)<br>(>1200mW/cm2)<br>20 sec. (Halogen/LED) (700<br>mW/cm2) | light cure all surfaces/margins for<br>20 seconds each (Halogen/LED<br>700mW/cm2). |
| Technological<br>Characteristics<br>and Mode of<br>action | The device is set by acid-base<br>reaction and polymerization after<br>mixing 2 pastes.<br>Acid-base reaction occurs Fluoro-<br>alumino-silicate glass in Paste A<br>and Polyacrylic acid in Paste B.<br>Polymerization of methacrylate<br>monomers is through chemical<br>cure.<br>It is also partially hardened through<br>light cure (tack cure). This is used<br>for removing excess cement. | The device is set by acid-base<br>reaction and polymerization after<br>mixing 2 pastes.<br>Acid-base reaction occurs<br>Fluoro-alumino-silicate glass in<br>Paste A and Polyacrylic acid in<br>Paste B.<br>Polymerization of methacrylate<br>monomers is through chemical<br>cure. | The device is set by acid-base<br>reaction and polymerization after<br>mixing 2 pastes.<br>Acid-base reaction occurs<br>Fluoroalumino-silicate glass in<br>Paste A and Polyacrylic acid in<br>Paste B.<br>Polymerization of methacrylate<br>monomers is through dual cure | The device is set by<br>polymerization after mixing 2<br>pastes.<br>Polymerization of methacrylate<br>monomers is through dual cure. |
| Sizes | Single Pack Automix<br>Syringe (9.2 g / 5 mL) QTY: 1<br>GC Mixing Tip – QTY: 15<br>Triple Pack Handmix<br>Syringe (9.2 g / 5 mL) QTY: 3<br>Mixing Pad- QTY: 1<br>Triple Pack Automix<br>Syringe (9.2 g / 5 mL) QTY: 3<br>GC Mixing Tip – QTY: 45 | 1 . GC FujiCEM Refill (Automix<br>compatible)<br>Paste Pak Cartridge (13.3g / 7.2mL)<br>(2) with mixing pad (No.22)<br>2. GC FujiCEM Automix<br>Paste Pak Cartridge (13.3g / 7.2mL)<br>(2), GC FujiCEM Mixing Tip (44)<br>3. Paste Pak Dispenser (1) | 1 x Paste Pak Cartridge SL (14.9g /<br>7.2mL)<br>20 x GC Fuji Mixing Tip SL with<br>intraoral tip<br>1 x Paste Pak Dispenser II | 1. G-CEM Automix syringe 4.8 g<br>(2.7 mL) (2), G-CEM Automix Tip<br>Regular (20)<br>2. G-CEM Automix Tip Regular (20)<br>3. G-CEM Automix Tip for endo<br>including extension tip (10) |
| Shades | Yellow, Brown | Yellow | A1, A2, A3 based on Vita® shades | A2 (Vita® shade), AO3 (opaque),<br>BO1 (opaque) and Translucent |
| Sterility | This device does not require<br>sterilization. | This device does not require<br>sterilization. | This device does not require<br>sterilization. | This device does not require<br>sterilization |
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#### 9. Conclusion
Based on similarities in intended use, mode of action, chemical composition, and performance testing, GC FujiCEM 2 (Improved) is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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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.