K192274 · Bio Concept Co., Ltd. · DZE · Jun 18, 2020 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K192274
Device Name
BV Dental Implant System
Applicant
Bio Concept Co., Ltd.
Product Code
DZE · Dental
Decision Date
Jun 18, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3640
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The BV Dental Implant System is indicated for use in partially or fuilly edentulous mandibles and maxillae, in support of single or multiple-unit restorations including; cemented retained, or overdenture restorations, and final or temporary abutment support for fixed bridgework. It is intended for delayed loading.
Device Story
BV Dental Implant System consists of endosseous dental implants, abutments, and healing caps used in one or two-stage dental implant surgery. Implants are titanium, surface-treated via sandblasting and acid etching; available in mini and regular types. Abutments and healing caps are titanium alloy. System supports single or multiple-unit restorations, including cemented, screw-retained, or overdenture restorations, and fixed bridgework. Used by dental clinicians in clinical settings. Implants provided sterile (radiation); abutments/caps provided non-sterile (steam sterilization by end-user). Device provides structural support for dental prosthetics, facilitating tooth replacement and restoring oral function.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data included. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including mechanical dynamic fatigue testing (ISO 14801), biocompatibility evaluation (ISO 10993-5), and bacterial endotoxin testing (USP 85).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Wrought Titanium-6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136) and Unalloyed Titanium (ASTM F67). Design: Internal hex, submerged, tapered/straight body, self-tapping. Surface: Sandblasted and acid-etched. Sterilization: Radiation (implants), steam (abutments/caps). Standards: ISO 10993-1/5, ISO 14801, ISO 11137-1/2, ISO 17665-1/2, USP 85.
Indications for Use
Indicated for partially or fully edentulous adult patients requiring single or multiple-unit dental restorations, including cemented, screw-retained, or overdenture restorations, and fixed bridgework support. Intended for delayed loading.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An endosseous dental implant is a prescription device made of a material such as titanium or titanium alloy that is intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore a patient's chewing function.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls). The device is classified as class II if it is a root-form endosseous dental implant. The root-form endosseous dental implant is characterized by four geometrically distinct types: Basket, screw, solid cylinder, and hollow cylinder. 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.)(2)
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device is classified as class II if it is a blade-form endosseous dental implant. The special controls for this device are:(i) The design characteristics of the device must ensure that the geometry and material composition are consistent with the intended use;
(ii) Mechanical performance (fatigue) testing under simulated physiological conditions to demonstrate maximum load (endurance limit) when the device is subjected to compressive and shear loads;
(iii) Corrosion testing under simulated physiological conditions to demonstrate corrosion potential of each metal or alloy, couple potential for an assembled dissimilar metal implant system, and corrosion rate for an assembled dissimilar metal implant system;
(iv) The device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible;
(v) Sterility testing must demonstrate the sterility of the device;
(vi) Performance testing to evaluate the compatibility of the device in a magnetic resonance (MR) environment;
(vii) Labeling must include a clear description of the technological features, how the device should be used in patients, detailed surgical protocol and restoration procedures, relevant precautions and warnings based on the clinical use of the device, and qualifications and training requirements for device users including technicians and clinicians;
(viii) Patient labeling must contain a description of how the device works, how the device is placed, how the patient needs to care for the implant, possible adverse events and how to report any complications; and
(ix) Documented clinical experience must demonstrate safe and effective use and capture any adverse events observed during clinical use.
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June 18, 2020
Bio Concept Co., Ltd % Diana Hong General Manager Mid-Link Consulting Co., Ltd P.O. Box 120-119 Shanghai 200120 CHINA
Re: K192274
Trade/Device Name: BV Dental Implant System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3640 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DZE, NHA Dated: April 27, 2020 Received: May 19, 2020
Dear Diana Hong:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K192274
Device Name BV Dental Implant System
# Indications for Use (Describe)
The BV Dental Implant System is indicated for use in partially or fuilly edentulous mandibles and maxillae, in support of single or multiple-unit restorations including; cemented retained, or overdenture restorations, and final or temporary abutment support for fixed bridgework. It is intended for delayed loading.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| ☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# Exhibit # 2 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with requirements of Title 21, CFR Section 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) Number: K192274
- 1. Date of Preparation: 06/17/2020
- 2. Sponsor Identification
# BIO CONCEPT CO., LTD
Unit C, No.26, Huashan Middle Road, Xinbei Zone, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213022, China Establishment Registration Number: 3012465917
Contact Person: Xiaodong Dai Position: General Manager Tel: +86-519-85172266 Fax: +86-519-85172299 Email: daixiaodong@bioconcept.cn
- 3. Designated Submission Correspondent
Ms. Diana Hong (Primary Contact Person) Ms. Ying Xu (Alternative Contact Person)
# Mid-Link Consulting Co., Ltd
P.O. Box 120-119, Shanghai, 200120, China
Tel: +86-21-22815850, Fax: 360-925-3199 Email: info@mid-link.net
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#### Identification of Proposed Device 4.
Trade Name: BV Dental Implant System Common Name: Endosseous dental implant
Regulatory Information Classification Name: Endosseous implant Classification: II Product Code: DZE Secondary Product Code: NHA Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3640 Review Panel: Dental
Indications for Use
The BV Dental Implant System is indicated for use in partially or fully edentulous mandibles and maxillae, in support of single or multiple-units restorations including; cemented retained, or overdenture restorations, and final or temporary abutment support for fixed bridgework. It is intended for delayed loading.
## Device Description
The proposed devices, dental implant system consists of dental implants, abutments and healing cap, it is used in one or two-stage dental implant placement and restoration. The dental implants are available in Mini and Regular two types. The implant is made from titanium and the surface of the implants are treated with Sandblasting and Acid etching. The implants are provided in lengths from 7.0-15.0 and in diameter from 3.7 to 6.8.
The abutments in this submission include transfer abutment, temporary abutment, multi abutment, multi angled abutment, equator abutment and Esthetic-low Temporary Cylinder. The abutment is also available in mini and regular two types to match with the corresponding implant. The abutment is made from titanium alloy.
The healing cap in this submission include cover screw, healing abutment and equator healing abutment.
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- ડ. Identification of Predicate Device
510(k) Number: K121995 Product Name: TS Fixture System Manufacturer: Osstem Implant Co., Ltd.
#### 6. Identification of Reference Devices
Reference Device 1 510(k) Number: K182091 Device Name: OSSTEM Abutment System Manufacturer: OSSTEM Implant Co., Ltd.
Reference Device 2 510(k) Number: K150388 Device Name: Dental Implant System Manufacturer: Bio Concept Co., Ltd
#### 7. Non-Clinical Test Conclusion
Non clinical tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications as was Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device. The test provided in this submission include
# Biocompatibility test
The patient-contact materials of proposed implant are identical to the device cleared in K150388 which is also manufactured by the applicant. Therefore, the biocompatibility test for the implant will leverage on the test performed on the device K150388 and additional test is not performed. The proposed abutment was evaluated for cytotoxicity per ISO 10993-5 and the test result show that there was no cytotoxicity.
# Surface test
The modified surface for the proposed device is same as the device cleared in K150388 which is also manufactured by the applicant. Therefore, the surface test will leverage on the test report performed on the device K150388 and additional test is not performed.
### Bacteria Endotoxin Test
Bacteria endotoxin test was conducted on the device per USP 85. The test result show that the endotoxin is less than 20EU per device.
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# Mechanical test
Mechanical strength test was performed on the proposed device and predicate device. The result show that there was no significant difference between them.
# Sterilization
The dental implants were provided in sterile and subject to radiation sterilization. The sterilization process were validated per ISO 11137-1 and ISO 11137-2. The abutments and healing cap were provided in non-sterile and subject to steam sterilization process by end user. The sterilization process were validated per ISO 17665-1 and ISO 17665-2.
The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards and guidance
- > ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 5: Test for in vitro Cytotoxicity
- > ISO 14801:2016 Dentistry-Implants-Dynamic fatigue test for endosseous dental implants
- > USP <85> Bacterial Endotoxin Test
- > ASTM F136-13, Standard Specification for Wrought Titanium-6 Aluminum-4 Vanadium ELI (Extra Low Interstitial) Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications
- > ASTM F67-13 (Reapproved 2017), Standard Specification for Unalloyed Titanium for Surgical Implant Applications
- > ISO 11137-1 Sterilization of health care products-Radiation-Part 1: Requirements for development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
- > ISO 11137-2 Sterilization of health care products-Radiation-Part 2: Establishing the sterilization dose
- > ISO 17665-1 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 17665-2 Sterilization of health care products-Moist heat-Part 2: Guidance on the application of ISO 17665-1
- A Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
- A Root-form Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Abutments
- > Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling
- > Submission and Review of Sterility Information in Premarket Notification (510(k) Submissions for Devices Labeled as Sterile
#### 8. Clinical Test Conclusion
No clinical study is included in this submission.
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# K192274
#### Substantially Equivalent (SE) Comparison 9.
| Item | Proposed Device | Predicate Device K121995 |
|---------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Product Code | DZE | DZE |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 872.3640 | 21 CFR 872.3640 |
| Class | II | II |
| Indication for Use | The BV Dental Implant System is indicated for use in partially or fully edentulous mandibles and maxillae, in support of single or multiple-units restorations including; cemented retained, screw retained, or overdenture restorations, and final or temporary abutment support for fixed bridgework. It is intended for delayed loading. | The TS Fixture System is indicated for use in partially or fuilly edentulous mandibles and maxillae, in support of single or multiple-unit restorations including; cemented retained, screw retained, or overdenture restorations, and final or temporary abutment support for fixed bridgework. It is intended for delayed loading.<br>TS Fixture System is compatible with abutment in the ET/SS Implant System |
| Implant Type | Bone Level | Bone level |
| Neck | No Neck | No Neck |
| Structure | Internal Hex- connected<br>Submerged Implant<br>Tapered body shape and straight body shape<br>3 sided cutting edge with self-tapping for $φ$ 3.5 to $φ$ 5 implant<br>4 sided cutting edge with self-tapping for $φ$ 6 and $φ$ 7 implant | Internal Hex- connected<br>Submerged Implant<br>Tapered body shape and straight body shape<br>4 sided cutting edge with self-tapping |
| Surgery type | One or two stage Surgery | One or two stage Surgery |
| Surface Treatment | Sandblasting and Acid etching | Sandblasting and Acid etching |
| Dental<br>Implants<br>diameter | 3.7, 4.2, 4.6, 5.1, 6.0, 6.8 | 3.5, 3.75, 3.77, 4.2, 4.25, 4.4, 4.6, 4.63, 4.65, 4.9, 5.05, 5.08, 5.1, 5.92, 5.95, 6, 6.8 |
| Dental<br>Implants<br>length | For 3.7 mm implant (Mini)<br>Length 8.5~15 mm<br>For 4.2 to 5.1 mm implant (Regular)<br>Length 7.0~15 mm<br>For 6.0 and 6.8 mm implant (Regular)<br>Length 7.0~12.5 mm | For 3.5 mm implant<br>Length 8.5~15 mm<br>For 3.75 to 5.1 mm implant<br>Length: 7.0~15.0 mm<br>For 5.92 to 6.8mm implant<br>Length: 7.0~12.5 mm |
| Dental implant type | Mini, Regular | Mini, Regular |
| Transfer abutment | | |
| | | |
| Type | Mini, Regular | Mini, Regular |
| Diameter (mm) | 4.6, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 | 4.0, 4.6, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 |
| Height (mm) | 4.0, 5.5, 7.0 | 4.0, 5.5, 7.0 |
| Angled abutment | | |
| Type | Mini, Regular | Mini, Regular |
| Diameter (mm) | 4.5, 5.0, 6.0 | 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 6.0 |
| Height (mm) | 8 | 8 |
| Angle | 17° | 17° |
| Temporary abutment | | |
| Type | Mini, Regular | Mini, Regular |
| Diameter (mm) | 4.0, 4.5 | 4.0, 4.5 |
| Height (mm) | 10 | 10 |
| G/H (mm) | 1.0, 3.0 | 1.0, 3.0 |
| Multi angled abutment | | |
| Type | Mini, Regular | Mini, Regular |
| Diameter (mm) | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Height (mm) | 5, 5.1, 5.5, 5.6, 6, 6.1, 6.5, 6.6, 7.5, 7.6 | 5, 5.1, 5.5, 5.6, 6, 6.1, 6.5, 6.6, 7.5, 7.6 |
| Angle | 17°, 30° | 17°, 30° |
| Multi abutment | | |
| Type | Mini, Regular | Mini, Regular |
| Diameter (mm) | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Length (mm) | 8.3, 8.7, 9.3, 9.7, 10.3, 10.7, 11.3, 11.7,<br>12.3, 12.7 | 8.3, 8.7, 9.3, 9.7, 10.3, 10.7, 11.3, 11.7, 12.3, 12.7 |
| Equator abutment | | |
| Device | Proposed Device | Reference Device K182091 |
| Diameter (mm) | 3.7 | 3.5, 3.7, 4.1, 4.8, 5.1 |
| Length (mm) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Esthetic-low temporary cylinder | | |
| Diameter (mm) | 4.8 | 4.8, 5.5 |
| Height (mm) | 12 | 12 |
| Healing abutment | | |
| Type | Mini, Regular | Mini, Regular |
| Diameter (mm) | 4.3, 4.8, 5.3, 5.5, 6.3, 7.3 | 4.3, 4.8, 5.3, 6.3, 7.3 |
| Height (mm) | 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 | 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 |
| Cover screw | | |
| Diameter (mm) | 3.0, 3.6 | 3.0, 3.6 |
| | | |
| Height (mm) | 0.4, 1.4, 2.0 | 0.4, 1.4, 2.0 |
| Equator healing abutment | | |
| Diameter (mm) | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Height (mm) | 3.6, 5.6, 7.6 | 2.5, 4.5, 6.5 |
| Bite index | | |
| Diameter (mm) | 4.5, 5.5 | 4.5, 5.5 |
| Height (mm) | 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 | 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 |
| Esthetic-low Healing Cap | | |
| Diameter (mm) | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Height (mm) | 6 | 6 |
| Abutment screw | | |
| Diameter (mm) | 2.2, 2.3 | 2.0, 2.05, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5 |
| Length (mm) | 10.2, 8.05 | 3.35, 5.6, 7.5, 8.35, 9.6, 10.2 |
| Occlusal screw | | |
| Diameter (mm) | 2.5 | 2.0, 2.05, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5 |
| Length (mm) | 4.0 | 3.35, 5.6, 7.5, 8.35, 9.6, 10.2 |
| Material | | |
| Dental Implant | Pure Titanium | Pure Titanium |
| Abutment | Titanium Alloy | Titanium Alloy |
| Healing Cap | Titanium Alloy | Titanium Alloy |
| Sterilization | | |
| Dental Implant | Irradiation sterilization | Irradiation sterilization |
| Attachment | Non-sterile | Non-sterile |
| Biocompatibility | | |
| Device | Proposed Device | Reference Device K150388 |
| Dental implant | Conform with ISO 10993 | Conform with ISO 10993 |
| Abutment | No cytotoxicity | |
# Table 1 Comparison of Proposed Device and Predicate Device
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S002
The indication for use for the proposed device is same as the predicate device K121995. In addition, two reference devices are also identified for comparison. The reference device K182091 was selected to comparing to the subject Equator Abutment. The reference device K150338 was selected to address the biocompability issue of the proposed device.
- 10. Substantially Equivalent (SE) Conclusion
Based on the comparison and analysis above, the proposed device is determined to be Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate devices.
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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.