K191548 · Kerr Corporation · EMA · Oct 11, 2019 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K191548
Device Name
Nexus Universal Self-Cure
Applicant
Kerr Corporation
Product Code
EMA · Dental
Decision Date
Oct 11, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3275
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Nexus Universal Self-Cure is a bonded resin cement indicated for the cementation of indirect restorations including veneers, inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, posts, and the cementation of crown restorations to implant abutments. Nexus Universal Self-Cure can be used for the cementation of ceramic, porcelain, resin, metal-based, zirconia, and CAD/CAM block materials. Nexus Universal Self-Cure can also be used for the adhesive bonding of amalgam restorations and as a core build-up material.
Device Story
Nexus Universal Self-Cure is a two-component, auto-mixing, dual-cure bonded resin cement; supplied in dual-barrel syringes with auto-mix tips. Used by licensed dental professionals in clinical settings for permanent cementation of indirect restorations and core build-up. Simplifies workflow by eliminating need for substrate primer treatment and light-curing of adhesive on tooth structure. Polymerizes via chemical reaction (self-cure) or optional light-curing. Provides secure bonding to various restorative substrates; benefits patient through simplified, efficient restorative procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including shear bond strength to various substrates, film thickness, sensitivity to ambient light, flexural strength, water sorption, color stability, radiopacity, gel-time, and set-time. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-1.
Technological Characteristics
Two-component (base/catalyst) methacrylate resin cement; 4:1 volume mixing ratio; >40% inorganic filler volume. Dual-cure (chemical/photo-initiation). Packaged in dual-barrel syringe with auto-mix tip. Standards: EN ISO 1641, ISO 7405, ISO 29022, ISO/TS 16506, ISO 10993-1, ISO 11405.
Indications for Use
Indicated for cementation of indirect restorations (veneers, inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, posts) and crown restorations to implant abutments; cementation of ceramic, porcelain, resin, metal-based, zirconia, and CAD/CAM block materials; adhesive bonding of amalgam restorations; and core build-up material. No specific age or gender restrictions noted.
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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October 11, 2019
Kerr Corporation % Ardrena Jackson Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist Sybron Dental Specialties 1717 W. Collins Ave. Orange, California 92867
Re: K191548
Trade/Device Name: Nexus Universal Self-Cure Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3275 Regulation Name: Dental Cement Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EMA Dated: July 15, 2019 Received: July 16, 2019
Dear Ardrena Jackson:
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. 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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### SECTION 4. INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K 191548
Device Name Nexus Universal Self-Cure
Indications for Use (Describe)
Nexus Universal Self-Cure is a bonded resin cementation of indirect restoration of indirect restorations including veneers, inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, posts, and the cementations to implant abutments. Nexus Universal Self-Cure can be used for the cementation of ceramic, porcelain, resin, metal-based, zirconia, and CAD/CAM block materials. Nexus Universal Self-Cure can also be used for the adhesive bonding of amalgam restorations and as a core build-up material.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801
Subpart C)
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## 510(k) SUMMARY
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# 510(k) SUMMARY for K191548- NEXUS UNIVERSAL SELF-CURE
In accordance with Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 807, and in particular 21CFR §807.92, the following summary of information is provided:
- 1. Submitter Information: Sybron Dental Specialties 1717 W. Collins Ave. Orange CA, 92687
| Contact Person: | Ardrena Jackson |
|--------------------|------------------|
| Telephone Number: | 714-516-7491 |
| Fax Number: | 909-962-5694 |
| Alternate Contact: | Jennifer Evans |
| Telephone Number: | 714-516-7795 |
| Fax Number: | 909-962-5694 |
| Date Prepared: | October 11, 2019 |
- 2. Device Name:
| Classification Name | Dental Cement |
|---------------------|---------------------------|
| FDA CDRH Panel | Dental |
| Product Code | EMA |
| Regulation Number | 872.3275 |
| Class # | II |
| Trade Name | Nexus Universal Self-Cure |
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- 3. Primary Predicate:
The device Nexus Universal Self-Cure is substantially equivalent to the predicate Suglue-10, (K110508), Trade name RelyX ™Ultimate (K110508), product code EMA, cleared by FDA on June 3, 2011.
#### 4. Description of Device:
Nexus Universal Self-Cure is classified as a Dental cement other than zinc oxide-eugenol (21 C.F.R. § 872.3275) because it is a device composed of various materials other than zinc oxide-eugenol.
Nexus Universal Self-Cure, manufactured by Kerr Corporation, is a two-component, auto-mixing, dual-cure bonded resin cement consisting of catalyst and base paste at a 4:1 ratio, packaged into a syringe extruded out with an automix tip prior to use.
The cement is designed to simplify cementation of restorative substrate such that product can be used with adhesive/bonding agents without the need to light-cure the adhesive/bonding agent on the tooth structure and to eliminate the need for primer treatment on the substrate prior to cement applications. Nexus Universal Self-Cure will be available in various shades.
#### 5. Indications for Use
Nexus Universal Self-Cure is a bonded resin cement indicated for the cementation of indirect restorations including veneers, inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, posts, and the cementation of crown restorations to implant abutments. Nexus Universal Self-Cure can be used for the cementation of ceramic, porcelain, resin, metal-based, zirconia, and CAD/CAM block materials. Nexus Universal Self-Cure can also be used for the adhesive bonding of amalgam restorations and as a core build-up material.
- 6. Summary of Non-Clinical Performance Data:
Non-clinical performance data includes testing for shear bond strength to various substrates. The data analyzed from the various tests substantiate that Nexus Universal Self-Cure performs similar to the predicate Suglue-10 (K110508). The following standards were utilized for non-clinical performance testing of Nexus Universal Self-Cure:
- · EN ISO 1641: 2009 Dentistry Medical devices for dentistry Materials
- · EN ISO 1041:2008 Information supplied by the manufacturer of medical devices.
- · ISO 7405:2008 Evaluation of medical devices used in dentistry
- · ISO 29022:2013 Dentistry Adhesive Notched Edge Sheer Bond Strength Test*
- · ISO 14971:2007 Risk Management
- · ISO/TS 16506:2017 Polymer-Based Luting Materials Containing Adhesive Components
- · ISO 10993-1: Biological evaluation of medical devices Evaluation and testing within a risk management
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- · ISO 11405:2015* Dentistry Testing of Adhesion to Tooth Structure * With modifications to teeth selection, storage, and teeth surface preparation.
#### 7. Description of Substantial Equivalence:
Kerr Corporations, Nexus Universal Self-Cure is substantially equivalent (as defined in 21 U.S.C. § 360c(i)) for all regulatory purposes to the predicate device Suglue-10 (K110508) manufactured by 3M ESPE. For purposes relevant to this regulatory filing, and as discussed in the previous subsections, technological characteristics, composition and performance testing indicate the substantial equivalence of the Nexus Universal Self-Cure to the predicate device Suglue-10.
### a) Technological Characteristics:
The technological principle for both the subject Nexus™ Unviersal and predicate Suglue-10 is the product application as a permanent adhesive (bonded) resin dental cement. A comparison between the technological characteristics of Nexus Universal Self-Cure and that of legally marketed predicated device, Sueglue-10 (K11508) is summarized in Table 5.1, and demonstrates that the design, technology and composition of the Nexus Universal Self-Cure are substantially equivalent. The cement has the capability to polymerize (curing/setting) the adhesive layer on the tooth structure via chemical reaction upon interaction (no light curing of adhesive layer needed). Both the subject device and its predicate consist of base paste and catalyst paste. Both products are packaged in dual barrel syringes, are extruded out via a designated auto-mix syringe tip for ease of delivery, eliminating the need to hand-mixed the base paste and catalyst paste. Both Nexus Universal Self-Cure and the predicate Suglue-10 can be cured/polymerized by application of light from dental curing light (light curing mode).
### b) Performance Testing:
The performance data compares the shear bonding strength (to dentin and various restorative substrates), film thickness, sensitivity to ambient light, flexural strength, water sorption, color stability, radiopacity, gel-time (work-time), and set-time of Nexus™ Universal to the predicate Suglue-10. Biocompatibility testing was performed on Nexus Universal per ISO10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process included cytotoxicity, irritation or intracutaneous reactivity, and implantation evaluation. The performance data demonstrates biocompatibility of the device.
### c) Clinical Performance Data:
Clinical performance testing has not been completed for this product.
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### d) Substantial Equivalence Comparison:
The following table (Table 5.1) compares Nexus Universal Self-Cure to the predicate device, Suglue-10 (K110508). Based on the biocompatibility testing, bench testing and performance testing there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate substantial equivalence of the proposed Nexus Universal Self-Cure device to the predicate device Suglue-10 (K110508).
| Element | Predicate | Subject |
|----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Suglue-10 | Nexus Universal Self-Cure |
| 510(k) | K110508 | K191548 |
| Manufacturer | 3M ESPE | Kerr Corporation |
| Trade Name | Relyx Ultiamte | Nexus Universal Self-Cure |
| Target Users | Licensed Dental Professionals | Licensed Dental Professionals |
| Common Name | Adhesive Resin Cement | Same |
| Classification<br>Name | Dental cement other that zinc<br>oxide-eugenol | Same |
| FDA Class | II, 21 CFR 872.3275 | Same |
| Product Code | EMA | Same |
| Device<br>Description | Suglue-10 is a dual-curing resin<br>cement supplied in an automix<br>syringe. It is used for the<br>adhesive cementation of indirect<br>restorations and available in<br>various shades. Suglue-10 is<br>used in combination with<br>Scotchbond™Universal<br>Adhesive.<br>The adhesive can be used either<br>as a "Total Etch" or "Self-Etch"<br>procedure. The additional<br>etching of the tooth structure<br>with Scotchbond™Universal | Nexus Universal Self-Cure is a two-<br>component, automix, dual-cure<br>bonded resin cement that is in the<br>permanent cement category of dental<br>restorative materials. The Nexus<br>Universal Self-Cure is packaged into<br>a syringe and extruded out with an<br>automix tip prior to use.<br>The cement is designed to simplify<br>cementation of restorative substrate<br>such that 1) the product can be used<br>with all OptiBond products without<br>the need to light-cure the<br>adhesive/bonding agent on the tooth<br>structure, 2) eliminate the need for |
| Element | Predicate<br>Suglue-10 | Subject<br>Nexus Universal Self-Cure |
| Intended Use | Adhesive cement<br>Suglue-10 is indicated for: | Adhesive cement<br>Nexus Universal Self-Cure indicated for: |
| Indications for Use | Final cementing of ceramic, composite, or metal inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges; 2-3-unit Maryland bridges and 3-unit inlay/onlay bridges (excluded for patients with bruxism or periodontitis) Final cementing of posts and screws Final cementation of all-ceramic, or composite veneers Final cementation of all-ceramic, composite, or metal restorations on implant abutments | The cementation of indirect restorations including veneers, inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, posts, and The cementation of crown restorations to implant abutments. The cementation of ceramic, porcelain, resin, metal-based, zirconia, and CAD/CAM block materials The adhesive bonding of amalgam restorations and as a core build-up material. |
| | Etchant increases the adhesive strength even further.<br><br>Suglue-10 contains bi-functional (meth)acrylate. The proportion of inorganic fillers is about 43% volume; the grain size (D 90%) is about 13 μm. The mixing ratio, based on volume, is 1 part base paste: 1 part catalyst. | primer treatment on the substrate prior to cement applications.<br><br>Nexus Universal Self-Cure contains bi-functional methacrylate. The proportion of inorganic fillers is above 40% volume. The mixing ratio, based on volume, is 4 parts base paste: 1 part catalyst. |
| Packaging Type<br>(Delivery System) | Auto-mix syringe | Auto-mix syringe |
| Curing<br>Mechanism | Photo-initiation and chemical cure (self-cure) | Same |
| Resin Type | Methacrylate Resin | Same |
| Film thickness<br>(ISO 16056:2017) | < 50 μm | < 50 μm |
| Element | Predicate<br>Suglue-10 | Subject<br>Nexus Universal Self-Cure |
| Flexural Strength<br>(ISO 16056:2017) | > 100 MPa | > 110 MPa |
| Radiopacity<br>(ISO 16056:2017) | Average: 187 | Average: > 230 |
| Working time | > 1 min | > 1 min |
| Setting Time | > 10 min | < 8 min |
| Shear Bond<br>Strength | (dark cure) Average: 16.82 MPa<br>(light cure) Average: 23.22 MPa<br>*Tested with manufacturer<br>recommended bonding agent per<br>manufacturer instructions for<br>use. | (dark cure) Average: > 20 MPa<br>(light cure) Average: > 25 MPa<br>*Tested with recommended bonding<br>agent: OptiBond™ Universal |
| Substrate<br>Material<br>Compatibility | Ceramic, composite, metal | ceramic, porcelain, resin, metal-based, zirconia, and CAD/CAM<br>block materials |
| Biocompatibility | Biocompatible per ISO 10993 | Same |
## Table 5.1: Comparison of Subject and Predicate Devices
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#### Conclusion of Substantial Equivalence. e)
Based on technological characteristics, intended use, biocompatibility testing and performance testing, the subject device Nexus Universal Self-Cure is substantially equivalent to the predicate device Suglue-10 (K110508). Compared to Suglue-10, Nexus Universal Self-Cure can be used without a primer and has a formulation substantially equivalent to Suglue-10 (K110508), which is marketed to be used with a primer.
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