K190537 · Angelus Industria DE Produtos Odontologicos S/A · KIF · Dec 12, 2019 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K190537
Device Name
BIO-C Sealer Ion+
Applicant
Angelus Industria DE Produtos Odontologicos S/A
Product Code
KIF · Dental
Decision Date
Dec 12, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Abbreviated
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3820
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Sealing the root canals.
Device Story
BIO-C SEALER ION+ is a ready-to-use, injectable bioceramic root canal sealer. It is supplied in a preloaded syringe with disposable intracanal tips for direct application into the root canal system by a dental professional. The material is insoluble and radiopaque; it requires moisture (from dentinal tubules or surrounding tissue) to initiate a hydration reaction that allows it to set and harden. During this process, the material releases calcium, magnesium, and silicon ions, and the presence of calcium sulfate increases the local pH. The device is used for permanent obturation of root canals and treatment of internal reabsorption. By providing a stable, biocompatible seal, it aids in the success of endodontic procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical performance testing was conducted. Evidence is based on bench testing (ISO 6876:2012) including setting time, solubility, flow, film thickness, and radiopacity, alongside additional physical/chemical characterization (XRD, particle size, viscosity). Biocompatibility was established via ISO 10993-1:2009 testing, demonstrating the material is non-mutagenic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, and lacks acute systemic toxicity.
Technological Characteristics
Bioceramic root canal sealer; composition: calcium and magnesium silicate, zirconium oxide (radiopacifier), silicon oxide (rheology agent), potassium sulfate, calcium sulfate. Form factor: pre-mixed paste in syringe with disposable tips. Principle: moisture-activated hydration/setting reaction. Non-sterile. Physical properties: radiopacity >= 7 mm Al, setting time 120-240 minutes.
Indications for Use
Indicated for sealing the root canal of permanent teeth and internal reabsorption treatment.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A root canal filling resin is a device composed of material, such as methylmethacrylate, intended for use during endodontic therapy to fill the root canal of a tooth.
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December 12, 2019
Angelus Industria de Produtos Odontologicos S/A Juliana Trostdorf International Regulatory Affairs Specialist Rua Waldir Landgraf, 101 Londrina, 86.031-218 Br
Re: K190537
Trade/Device Name: BIO-C Sealer Ion+ Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3820 Regulation Name: Root Canal Filling Resin Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KIF Dated: September 13, 2019 Received: September 13, 2019
Dear Juliana Trostdorf:
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,
for Srinivas Nandkumar, Ph.D. Director DHT1B: Division of Dental Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K190537
Device Name BIO-C SEALER ION+
Indications for Use (Describe)
1. Sealing the root canal of permanent teeth;
2. Internal reabsorption treatment;
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
### Angelus Indústria de Produtos Odontológicos S/A
## BIO-C SEALER ION*
### K190537
juliana.norder@angelus.ind.br
## ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Date prepared: | September 13th, 2019 |
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| Manufacturer Name: | Angelus Indústria de Produtos Odontológicos S/A<br>Rua Waldir Landgraf, 101<br>Londrina, PR 86031-218 Brazil<br>Telephone: +55 (43) 2101-3200<br>Fax: +55 (43) 2101-3201 |
| Official Contact: | Juliana Norder Trostdorf<br>International Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
### DEVICE NAME AND CLASSIFICATION
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | BIO-C SEALER ION+ |
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| Common Name: | Root Canal Filling Resin |
| Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR 872-3820, Class II |
| Product Code: | KIF |
| Classification Panel: | Dental Products Panel |
| Primary Predicate Device: | K172701 BIO-C SEALER (Angelus Indústria de<br>Produtos Odontológicos S/A) |
| Reference Device: | K170175 ENDOSEAL MTA (MARUCHI) |
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#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
BIO-C SEALER ION* is a ready-to-use injectable bioceramic root canal sealer, developed for sealing the root canals and for the treatment of internal reabsorption.
The product is a single paste provided in a syringe with disposable intracanal tips to be applied directly into the root canal system. BIO-C SEALER ION* is an insoluble and alkaline material, which requires the presence of water to set and harden. The product presents suitable radiopacity, demonstrating adequate physical properties inherent to root canal sealer materials.
### PRODUCT PRESENTATION
| Reference | Product Description | Package Contents |
|-----------|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 3843 | BIO-C SEALER<br>ION+ | • 4 preloaded syringes with 0.5g each<br>• 20 disposable intracanal tips |
| 3845 | BIO-C SEALER<br>ION+ | • 1 preloaded syringe with 2g each<br>• 5 disposable intracanal tips |
#### INTENDED USE
Sealing the root canals.
#### INDICATIONS FOR USE
- 1. Sealing the root canal of permanent teeth;
- 2. Internal reabsorption treatment.
#### COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGY
BIO-C SEALER ION+ and BIO-C SEALER are indicated for equivalent dental applications, have comparable chemical/physical properties and performance specifications and equivalent delivery systems (syringe and disposable intracanal tips). The reference device, ENDOSEAL MTA, contains a chemical component that is found in BIO-C SEALER ION+.
The similarities and differences of BIO-C SEALER ION+ and the predicates are discussed below:
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- > BIO-C SEALER ION+, BIO-C SEALER and ENDOSEAL MTA are mainly composed of calcium silicates. BIO-C SEALER ION+ is composed of calcium and magnesium silicate, and BIO-C SEALER and ENDOSEAL MTA are composed of calcium silicates. Despite the difference between the silicates in the formulations, biocompatibility tests were conducted with the subject device and the results demonstrated that the device is biocompatible.
- v BIO-C SEALER ION+ and ENDOSEAL MTA uses calcium sulfate as setting agent, whereas BIO-C SEALER sets in the presence of moisture due to the hydration of the calcium silicates.
- v As BIO-C SEALER ION* and BIO-C SEALER are pre-mixed ready-to-use pastes, a biocompatible hydrophilic polymer is used in order to give an adequate viscosity and flow to the products. In this case, this polymer is included as a chemical component and is present in several cleared dental devices.
- ✔ Zirconium oxide is present all compositions. This component is responsible for the radiopacity of the products.
- V BIO-C SEALER ION+ and BIO-C SEALER use fumed silica (silicon oxide) as rheometry agent. This component is inert and the percentage of fumed silica used in both devices is highly similar.
- > All materials share the same Delivery System (syringe and disposable intracanal tips).
- V BIO-C SEALER ION+ and BIO-C SEALER are both provided non-sterile and have comparable setting time, solubility, flow, film thickness and radiopacity.
All materials are available as pre-mixed ready-to-use radiopaque pastes essentially designated for the equivalent dental applications and have comparable physical properties, performance specifications and share specific chemical components as can be seen above.
The table below summarizes the main similarities of BIO-C SEALER ION* and the predicate devices:
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| Element | Proposed Device<br>(K190537) | Predicate Device<br>(K172701) | Reference Device<br>(K170175) | Discuss / Justify the<br>Differences |
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| Trade Name | BIO-C SEALER ION+ | BIO-C SEALER | ENDOSEAL MTA | |
| Manufacturer | ANGELUS<br>INDÚSTRIA<br>DE<br>PRODUTOS ODONTOLÓGICOS S/A | ANGELUS<br>INDÚSTRIA<br>DE<br>PRODUTOS ODONTOLÓGICOS S/A | MARUCHI | |
| Device Description | BIO-C SEALER ION+ is a ready-to-<br>use injectable endodontic<br>bioceramic Sealer, suitable for<br>obturation of root canals. | BIO-C SEALER is a ready-to-use<br>injectable endodontic bioceramic<br>Sealer, suitable for obturation of root<br>canals. | ENDOSEAL MTA is an endodontic<br>sealer based on MTA, providing a<br>root canal filling. It is premixed and<br>pre-loaded in a syringe, which allows<br>a complete filling of the entire root<br>canal including accessory and lateral<br>canals. | All three materials are ready-to-use<br>pastes intended for permanent<br>obturation of the root canal. Despite<br>the difference between the silicates<br>in the formulations, biocompatibility<br>tests were conducted with the<br>subject device and the results<br>demonstrated that the device is<br>biocompatible. |
| Composition | Calcium and magnesium silicate<br>Zirconium oxide<br>Silicon oxide<br>Potassium sulfate<br>Calcium sulfate<br>Dispersing agent | Calcium silicates<br>Calcium oxide<br>Silicon oxide<br>Zirconium oxide<br>Iron oxide<br>Dispersing agent | Calcium silicates<br>Calcium aluminates<br>Calcium aluminoferrite<br>Zirconium oxide<br>Calcium sulfates<br>Thickening agent | BIO-C SEALER ION+, BIO-C SEALER<br>and ENDOSEAL MTA are mainly<br>composed of calcium silicates. BIO-C<br>SEALER ION+ is composed of calcium<br>and magnesium silicate and BIO-C<br>SEALER and ENDOSEAL MTA are<br>composed of calcium silicates. They<br>all share the same radiopacifier,<br>zirconium oxide.<br>ENDOSEAL MTA was also chosen<br>due to the presence of calcium<br>sulfate and to share the same<br>intended use and delivery system<br>(ready-to-use syringe). |
| Principle of<br>operation | BIO-C SEALER ION+ is an insoluble<br>and radiopaque root canal sealer<br>which requires the presence of water<br>to set and harden.<br>Calcium, magnesium and silicon ions<br>are released in the presence of<br>moisture. The calcium sulfate in<br>presence of moisture produces SO42-<br>and Ca2+ ions. The sulfate anions<br>(SO42-) will combine with H+ from the<br>water, increasing the concentration<br>of OH- in the surroundings and the<br>pH of the medium. | BIO-C SEALER is an insoluble and<br>radiopaque root canal sealer which<br>requires the presence of water to set<br>and harden. Calcium hydroxide is<br>produced due to the hydration<br>reaction of the calcium silicates and<br>calcium oxide, increasing the pH of<br>the medium. | The inside of the root canal system<br>has high humidity due to residual<br>moisture in the dentinal tubules.<br>MTA solidifies into a hard structure<br>by absorbing the moisture from the<br>surrounding tissue.<br>Calcium<br>hydroxide is produced due to the<br>hydration reaction of the calcium<br>silicates increasing the pH of the<br>medium. | All materials are insoluble<br>radiopaque root canal sealers which<br>require the presence of water to set<br>and harden. |
| | | | | |
| Indications for use | Sealing the root canal of permanent<br>teeth;<br>Internal reabsorption treatment. | Sealing the root canal of permanent<br>teeth;<br>Internal reabsorption treatment. | Permanent obturation of the root<br>canal following root canal treatment. | Equivalent |
| Delivery form | Single paste | Single paste | Single paste | Equivalent |
| Design | Syringe<br>Disposable Intra Canal tips | Syringe<br>Disposable Intra Canal tips | Syringe<br>Disposable Intra Canal tips | Equivalent |
| Nature of contact | Category: External communicating<br>device<br>Contact: Tissue, bone and dentin<br>Contact Duration: C - Permanent<br>(>30 days) | Category: External communicating<br>device<br>Contact: Tissue, bone and dentin<br>Contact Duration: C - Permanent<br>(>30 days) | Category: External communicating<br>device<br>Contact: Tissue, bone and dentin<br>Contact Duration: C - Permanent<br>(>30 days) | Equivalent |
| Sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Equivalent |
| pH | 10.5 | 12.5 | Unknown | Equivalent to BIO-C SEALER.<br>Unavailable for ENDOSEAL MTA. |
| Setting time | 120-240 minutes | 120-240 minutes | 12.31 minutes | All products will set in presence of<br>water, however, according to<br>manufacture, ENDOSEAL MTA<br>presents a faster setting time. |
| Radiopacity | $\ge 7$ mm Al | $\ge 7$ mm Al | 10.5 mm Al | Equivalent |
| Biocompatibility | Biocompatible according to ISO<br>10993-1:2009. | Biocompatible according to ISO<br>10993-1:2009. | - | Equivalent |
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#### NON-CLINICAL PERFORMANCE TESTING
BIO-C SEALER ION* has undergone extensive bench testing. The following bench tests were performed according to ISO 6876:2012 Dental root canal sealing materials: setting time, solubility, flow, film thickness and radiopacity. Additional tests are also performed and incorporated into the product acceptance criteria: X-ray diffraction analysis, particle size analysis, viscosity and thixotropy tests and color determination analysis.
Biocompatibility tests were conducted with the subject device according to ISO 10993-1:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process providing evidence that BIO-C SEALER ION+ is non-mutagenic, non-irritant to oral mucosa of hamsters, no sensitizing and has met the requirements of absence of acute systemic toxicity after single oral administration.
#### CLINICAL PERFORMANCE TESTING
Clinical performance testing was not conducted on the subject device.
#### CONCLUSION
Based upon a comparison of technology, non-clinical performance testing and similarity in intended use, we concluded that BIO-C SEALER ION* is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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