Dentium Prosthetics are intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation.
Device Story
Healing Abutments and Cover Screws are prefabricated dental accessories made of Ti-6Al-4V ELI. Healing Abutments are used provisionally during the healing period following implant placement to contour gingival tissue and create an emergence profile for final abutments. Cover Screws are used provisionally to protect the inner features of the dental implant. These devices are intended for single use only and are provided sterile via gamma radiation. They are used in a clinical setting by dental professionals during prosthetic rehabilitation procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validation included gamma radiation sterilization per ISO 11137-1 and ISO 11137-2 (SAL 10^-6) and shelf-life testing per ASTM F1980. Biocompatibility of Ti-6Al-4V ELI was established via reference to previous Dentium submissions (K041368).
Technological Characteristics
Material: Ti-6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136). Form: Preformed. Connection: Internal. Sterilization: Gamma radiation (ISO 11137-1/2). Single-use only. Prescription use.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation for patients requiring endosseous dental implant support.
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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January 23, 2020
Dentium Co., Ltd. Byung-Sun Kim RA Team Manager 150, Eondong-ro Giheung-gu Yongin-si 446-914 REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Re: K192436
Trade/Device Name: Healing Abutments and Cover Screws Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NHA Dated: January 21, 2020 Received: January 23, 2020
Dear Byung-Sun Kim:
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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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 Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K192436
Device Name Healing Abutments and Cover Screws
| Indications for Use (Describe) | Dentium Prosthetics are intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation. |
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### 510(k) Summary
#### 1. Company
| | Submitter |
|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Name | Dentium Co., Ltd. |
| Address | 150, Eondong-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea (16985) |
| Phone/Fax | Tel. +82-70-7098-8806, Fax. +82-31-8019-9131 |
| Contact person | Byung-sun Kim / RA<br>bskim@dentium.com |
| Summary Date | 01/17/2020 |
#### 2. Device Name
| Proprietary name | : Healing Abutments and Cover Screws |
|------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| Regulation number | : 21 CFR 872.3630 |
| Regulation Description | : Endosseous dental implant abutment |
| Product code | : NHA |
| Device class | : Class II |
| Classification Panel | : Dental Products Panel |
| Reviewing Branch | : Dental Devices Branch |
### 3. Predicate Device
#### Primary Predicate
K052957 Implantium Abutments
#### Reference Predicate
| K041368 | Implantium |
|---------|---------------------------------------------|
| K112045 | SimpleLine II Abutment System |
| K141457 | Dentium Implantium® and SuperLine® Abutment |
| K153268 | NR Line Implant System |
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Dentium Implantium & SuperLine Prosthetics K172640
#### 4. Indication for use
Dentium Prosthetics are intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation.
#### 5. Description
The purpose of this submission is to change the sterilization method of Healing Abutments and Cover Screws. These devices which have been provided non-sterilized by gamma radiation.
Healing Abutments are used provisionally as an accessory to endosseous dental implant during healing period to prepare gingival tissue for acceptance of a final abutment. Healing Abutments are designed to aid in soft tissue contouring during the healing period after implant placement, creating an emergence profile for the final abutment. Cover Screws are used provisionally as an accessory to protect the inner features of the implant.
The Healing Abutments and Cover Screws are prefabricated and made of Ti-6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136). These devices are sterilized using gamma radiation method and intended for single use only.
#### 6. Performance Data
Non-clinical testing data submitted, referenced, or relied upon to demonstrate substantial equivalence included:
· Gamma radiation sterilization validation according to ISO 111137-1 and ISO 11137-2, demonstrating a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10-6.
- · Accelerated and real time aging studies according to ASTM F1980 demonstrating a shelf life.
· Biocompatibility of Ti-6A1-4V ELI (ASTM F136) demonstrated by the referenced Dentium submission, K041368, using the identical materials and manufacturing processes including sterilization as the subject device.
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### 7. Technological Characteristics
The following comparison table of the technological characteristics of the subject device and the predicate devices outlines and provides the similarities and the substantial equivalency of the subject device and the predicate.
#### 7.1 Healing Abutment
| | Subject device | Primary<br>Predicate | Reference predicate | | | |
|-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device name | Healing<br>Abutments and<br>Cover Screws | Implantium<br>Abutments<br>(Healing<br>Abutment) | Implantium<br>(Healing<br>Abutment) | SimpleLine II<br>Abutment<br>System<br>(Healing<br>Abutment) | NR Line<br>Implant System<br>(Healing<br>Abutment) | Dentium<br>Implantium &<br>SuperLine<br>Prosthetics<br>(Healing<br>Abutment) |
| Manufacturer | Dentium Co.,<br>Ltd. | Dentium Co.,<br>Ltd. | Dentium Co.,<br>Ltd. | Dentium Co.,<br>Ltd. | Dentium Co.,<br>Ltd. | Dentium Co.,<br>Ltd. |
| 510(k) Number | K192436 | K052957 | K041368 | K112045 | K153268 | K172640 |
| Indication for<br>use | Dentium<br>Prosthetics are<br>intended for use<br>as an aid in<br>prosthetic<br>rehabilitation. | Implantium<br>Prosthetics is<br>intended for use<br>as an aid in<br>prosthetic<br>rehabilitation. | The Dentium<br>Co Ltd<br>Implantium is<br>intended to be<br>surgically<br>placed in the<br>bone of the<br>upper or lower<br>jaw arches to<br>provide support<br>for prosthetic<br>devices, such as<br>artificial<br>teeth, and to<br>restore the<br>patient's<br>chewing<br>function. | The SimpleLine<br>II Abutment<br>system is<br>intended for use<br>as an aid in<br>prosthetic<br>rehabilitation. | The NR Line<br>Implants<br>System is<br>indicated for<br>use in surgical<br>and restorative<br>applications for<br>placement in<br>the bone of the<br>upper or lower<br>jaw to provide<br>support for<br>prosthetic<br>devices, such as<br>artificial teeth,<br>in order to<br>restore the<br>patient's<br>chewing<br>function. NR<br>Line Implant<br>System is<br>indicated also<br>for immediate<br>loading when | Dentium<br>Implantium® &<br>SuperLine®<br>Prosthetics are<br>intended for use<br>as an aid in<br>prosthetic<br>rehabilitation. |
#### Comparison of Characteristics
510(k) Summary
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| | | | | | | good primary<br>stability is<br>achieved and<br>with<br>appropriate<br>occlusal<br>loading. | |
|--------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| Materials | Ti-6Al-4V ELI<br>(ASTM F136) | Ti-6Al-4V ELI<br>(ASTM F136) | Ti-6Al-4V ELI<br>(ASTM F136) | Ti-6Al-4V ELI<br>(ASTM F136) | Ti-6Al-4V ELI<br>(ASTM F136) | Ti-6Al-4V ELI<br>(ASTM F136) | |
| Form | Preformed | Preformed | Preformed | Preformed | Preformed | Preformed | |
| Connection<br>type | Internal | Internal | Internal | Internal | Internal | Internal | |
| Sterilization | Sterile<br>(Gamma<br>Radiation) | Non-sterile | Sterile<br>(Gamma<br>Radiation) | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | |
| Use | Prescription | Prescription | Prescription | Prescription | Prescription | Prescription | |
| Single Use Only | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
#### Dimension comparison
| | Image | Dimension (mm) | |
|-----------------------------|----------------|----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Subject device<br>(K192436) | Image: implant | Diameter | 4.04 / 4.10 / 4.14 / 4.20 / 4.50 / 4.54 / 4.64 / 4.70 / 5.50 / 5.54 / 5.64 / 5.75 /<br>6.50 / 6.54 / 6.64 / 6.75 / 7.64 / 8.64 / 9.64 |
| | | Length | 8.70 / 10.91 / 10.93 / 11.04 / 11.15 / 12.41 / 12.44 / 12.55 / 12.65 / 12.66 /<br>14.42 / 14.44 / 14.55 / 14.66 |
| | Image: implant | Diameter | 4.16 / 4.53 / 5.02 / 5.23 / 6.22 / 6.43 |
| | | Length | 10.52 / 10.55 / 12.26 / 12.28 / 14.25 / 14.27 |
| | Image: implant | Diameter | 4.80 / 6.50 |
| | | Length | 6.15 / 6.30 / 7.15 / 7.30 / 8.15 / 8.30 / 9.15 / 9.30 |
| | Image: implant | Diameter | 3.70 / 4.30 / 5.50 / 6.50 / 7.50 / 8.50 / 9.50 |
| | | Length | 8.10 / 8.60 / 10.10 / 12.10 |
| | Image: implant | Diameter | 4.04 / 4.12 / 4.14 / 4.20 / 4.50 / 4.54 / 4.64 / 4.70 / 5.50 / 5.45 / 5.64 / 5.75 /<br>6.50 / 6.54 / 6.64 / 6.74 / 7.54 / 7.64 / 8.54 / 8.64 / 9.54 / 9.64 |
| | | Length | 8.88 / 8.89 / 8.90 / 10.81 / 10.83 / 10.96 / 11.05 / 11.06 / 11.09 / 12.31 / 12.34 /<br>12.45 / 12.55 / 12.56 / 12.57 / 14.32 / 14.34 / 14.51 / 14.56 |
| Predicate device | | | |
| K052957 | Image: implant | Diameter | 4.04 / 4.10 / 4.14 / 4.20 / 4.50 / 4.54 / 4.64 / 4.70 / 5.50 / 5.54 / 5.64 / 5.75 /<br>6.50 / 6.54 / 6.64 / 6.75 / 7.64 / 8.64 / 9.64 |
| | | Length | 8.70 / 10.91 / 10.93 / 11.04 / 11.15 / 12.41 / 12.44 / 12.55 / 12.65 / 12.66 /<br>14.42 / 14.44 / 14.55 / 14.66 |
510(k) Summary
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#### K192436
| K041368 | Image: dental implant | Diameter | 4.16 / 4.53 / 5.02 / 5.23 / 6.22 / 6.43 |
|---------|-----------------------|----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | | Length | 10.52 / 10.55 / 12.26 / 12.28 / 14.25 / 14.27 |
| K112045 | Image: dental implant | Diameter | 4.80 / 6.50 |
| | | Length | 6.15 / 6.30 / 7.15 / 7.30 / 8.15 / 8.30 / 9.15 / 9.30 |
| K153268 | Image: dental implant | Diameter | 3.70 / 4.30 / 5.50 / 6.50 / 7.50 / 8.50 / 9.50 |
| | | Length | 8.10 / 8.60 / 10.10 / 12.10 |
| K172640 | Image: dental implant | Diameter | 4.04 / 4.12 / 4.14 / 4.20 / 4.50 / 4.54 / 4.64 / 4.70 / 5.50 / 5.45 / 5.64 / 5.75 /<br>6.50 / 6.54 / 6.64 / 6.74 / 7.54 / 7.64 / 8.54 / 8.64 / 9.54 / 9.64 |
| | | Length | 8.88 / 8.89 / 8.90 / 10.81 / 10.83 / 10.96 / 11.05 / 11.06 / 11.09 / 12.31 / 12.34<br>12.45 / 12.55 / 12.56 / 12.57 / 14.32 / 14.34 / 14.51 / 14.56 |
#### 1) Similarities
The subject Healing Abutments have the same characteristics for the followings compared to the primary predicate device.
- Indication for use, Material, Connection type, Dimension
The subject Healing Abutments have the same dimensions cleared under K052957. K041368. K112045, K153268 and K172640.
#### 2) Differences
The subject Healing Abutments have the different characteristic for the following compared to the primary predicate device.
- Sterilization Method
#### 3) Discussion
The purpose of this submission is to change the sterilization method of Healing Abutments previously cleared under K052957, K041368, K112045, K153268 and K172640. These Healing Abutments which have been provided non-sterile will be sterilized by gamma radiation. In terms of sterilization method there is difference between the subject device and primary predicate device. However, the reference device K041368 is sterilized via gamma radiation as the subject device. And the sterilization method of subject device was validated according to ISO 111137-1 and ISO 11137-2, demonstrating a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10-6
In conclusion, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device because it is verified that the difference does not affect substantial equivalence.
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#### 7.2 Cover Screw
#### Comparison of Characteristics
| | Primary<br>Subject device<br>Predicate | | Reference predicate | | |
|-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device name | Cover Screw | Implantium<br>(Cover Screw) | SimpleLine II<br>Abutment System<br>(Cover Screw) | NR Line Implant<br>System<br>(Cover Screw) | Dentium<br>Implantium® and<br>SuperLine®<br>Abutments<br>(Cover Screw) |
| Manufacturer | Dentium Co., Ltd. | Dentium Co., Ltd. | Dentium Co., Ltd. | Dentium Co., Ltd. | Dentium Co., Ltd. |
| 510(k) Number | K192436 | K052957 | K112045 | K153268 | K141457 |
| Indication for<br>use | Dentium<br>Prosthetics are<br>intended for use as<br>an aid in<br>prosthetic<br>rehabilitation. | Implantium<br>Prosthetics is<br>intended for use as<br>an aid in<br>prosthetic<br>rehabilitation. | The SimpleLine II<br>Abutment system<br>is intended for use<br>as an aid in<br>prosthetic<br>rehabilitation. | The NR Line<br>Implants System<br>is indicated for use<br>in surgical and<br>restorative<br>applications for<br>placement in the<br>bone of the<br>upper or lower jaw<br>to provide support<br>for prosthetic<br>devices, such as<br>artificial teeth, in<br>order to restore the<br>patient's<br>chewing function.<br>NR Line Implant<br>System is<br>indicated also for<br>immediate loading<br>when good<br>primary stability is<br>achieved and with<br>appropriate<br>occlusal loading. | Dentium<br>Prosthetics are<br>intended for use as<br>an aid in<br>prosthetic<br>rehabilitation. |
| Materials | Ti-6Al-4V ELI<br>(ASTM F136) | Ti-6Al-4V ELI<br>(ASTM F136) | Ti-6Al-4V ELI<br>(ASTM F136) | Ti-6Al-4V ELI<br>(ASTM F136) | Ti-6Al-4V ELI<br>(ASTM F136) |
| Form | Preformed | Preformed | Preformed | Preformed | Preformed |
| Sterilization | Sterile<br>(Gamma<br>Radiation) | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile |
| Use | Prescription | Prescription | Prescription | Prescription | Prescription |
| Single Use Only | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
510(k) Summary
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#### Dimension comparison
| | Image | Dimension (mm) | |
|-----------------------------|-----------------------|----------------|--------------------|
| Subject device<br>(K192436) | Image: dental implant | Diameter | 3.18 / 3.37 / 4.12 |
| | | Length | 6.36 / 6.88 / 8.92 |
| | Image: dental implant | Diameter | 3.10 / 3.50 |
| | | Length | 4.70 / 5.70 |
| | Image: dental implant | Diameter | 3.50 / 4.30 |
| | | Length | 5.40 / 5.75 |
| | Image: dental implant | Diameter | 3.55 |
| | | Length | 6.35 |
| Predicate device | | | |
| K052957 | Image: dental implant | Diameter | 3.18 / 3.37 / 4.12 |
| | | Length | 6.36 / 6.88 / 8.92 |
| K112045 | Image: dental implant | Diameter | 3.10 / 3.50 |
| | | Length | 4.70 / 5.70 |
| K153268 | Image: dental implant | Diameter | 3.50 / 4.30 |
| | | Length | 5.40 / 5.75 |
| K141457 | Image: dental implant | Diameter | 3.55 |
| | | Length | 6.35 |
#### 1) Similarities
The subject Cover Screws have the same characteristics for the followings compared to the primary predicate device.
- Indication for use, Material, Dimension
The subject Cover Screws have the same dimensions cleared under K052957, K112045, K153268 and K141457.
#### 2) Differences
The subject Cover Screws have the different characteristic for the following compared to the primary predicate device.
- Sterilization Method
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#### 3) Discussion
The purpose of this submission is to change the sterilization method of Cover Screws previously cleared under K052957, K112045, K153268 and K141457. These Cover Screws which have been provided non-sterile will be sterilized by gamma radiation. In terms of sterilization method there is difference between the subject device and primary predicate device. However the sterilization method of subject device was validated according to ISO 111137-1 and ISO 11137-2, demonstrating a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10-6.
In conclusion, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device because it is verified that the difference does not affect substantial equivalence.
#### 8. Conclusion
Based on the information provided, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
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.