K193274 · Rodo Medical, Inc. · NHA · Feb 27, 2020 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K193274
Device Name
Rodo Abutment System
Applicant
Rodo Medical, Inc.
Product Code
NHA · Dental
Decision Date
Feb 27, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3630
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Rodo Abutment System is intended to be used in conjunction with compatible implant systems in the maxillary or mandibular arch to provide support for crowns, bridges or overdentures.
Device Story
Rodo Abutment System provides support for dental prostheses (crowns, bridges, overdentures) on endosseous implants; system includes Rodo Abutment, Smileloc Sleeve, Titanium Coping, Temporary Cap, and abutment screws. Smileloc Sleeve locks/unlocks Titanium Coping to abutment, enabling removable prosthesis; eliminates need for occlusal access holes and prevents prosthetic screw loosening. Smilekey (induction heating device) used for prosthesis removal. System used in dental clinics by clinicians. Dimensional variations accommodate specific OEM implant platforms (Biohorizons, Biomet 3i, Neodent).
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evidence includes dimensional analysis and reverse engineering of new implant interfaces to confirm compatibility. Fatigue testing conducted in accordance with ISO 14801 for the new compatible implant lines (Biohorizons Tapered Internal, Biomet 3i Certain Internal, and Neodent GM).
Technological Characteristics
Endosseous dental implant abutment system. Materials include titanium (coping). Designs include five series (100 F, 200 P, 300 S, 400 M, 500 D) with straight and angled (17°, 30°) configurations. Interfaces are engaging or non-engaging. Fatigue testing performed per ISO 14801. System includes induction heating accessory (Smilekey).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring support for crowns, bridges, or overdentures in the maxillary or mandibular arch using compatible dental implant systems.
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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February 27, 2020
Rodo Medical, Inc. % Randy Prebula Partner Hogan Lovells US LLP 555 13th St. NW Washington, District of Columbia 20004
Re: K193274
Trade/Device Name: Rodo Abutment System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NHA Dated: February 10, 2020 Received: February 10, 2020
Dear Randy Prebula:
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 Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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510(k) Number (if known)
### K193274
Device Name
#### Rodo Abutment System
Indications for Use (Describe)
Rodo Abutment System is intended to be used in conjunction with compatible implant systems in the maxillary or mandibular arch to provide support for crowns, bridges or overdentures.
| Compatible Systems | | |
|------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------------------|
| Implant Line | OEM Platform Size | OEM Body Size |
| Straumann Bone Level | NC, RC | 3.3, 4.1, 4.8 |
| Neodent Drive CM | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0 | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0 |
| Neodent Titamax CM | 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0 | 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0 |
| Neodent Alvim CM | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0 | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0 |
| NobelActive | 3.0, NP, RP, WP | 3.0, 3.5, 4.3, 5.0, 5.5 |
| Nobel Replace Conical | NP, RP | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0 |
| NobelReplace Straight | NP, RP, WP | 3.5, 4.0, 5.0 |
| NobelReplace Tapered | NP, RP, WP, 6.0 | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0, 6.0 |
| NobelSpeedy Replace | NP, RP, WP, 6.0 | 3.5, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 |
| Biohorizons Tapered Internal | 3.0, 3.5, 4.5, 5.7 | 3.0, 3.4, 3.8, 4.6, 5.8 |
| Biomet 3i Certain Internal | 3.4, 4.1, 5.0, 6.0 | 3.25, 3.4, 4.1, 5.0, 6.0 |
| Neodent GM | 3.5 | 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 4.3, 5.0, 6.0 |
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 Rodo Medical's Rodo Abutment System (K193274)
## Submitter:
Rodo Medical Inc. 6399 San Ignacio Ave., Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95119 Telephone: +1 (408) 245-7636 Fax: +1 (408) 338-6940
Contact Person: James Park, Vice President of R&D and Education
Date Prepared: February 27, 2020
Name of Device: Rodo Abutment System
Common or Usual Name: Endosseous dental implant abutment
Classification Name: Endosseous dental implant abutment
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630
Class: Class II
Product Code: NHA
Primary Predicate Device
Rodo Medical Abutment System, K160786
#### Reference Devices
Biomet Certain Internal Connection Implants, K122300, K062636, K063341, K061629, K100724, K111216
BioHorizons Tapered Internal Connection Implants, K121787, K071638, K073268, K143022, K071638, K093321, K073268
Neodent GM Connection Implants, K163194
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## Device Description
The purpose of this submission is to obtain U.S. premarket clearance for the Rodo Abutment System's use with three newly added compatible implant lines: Biohorizons Tapered Internal; the Biomet 3i Certain Internal; and the Neodent GM. With the exception of minor dimensional changes to the Rodo Abutments to accommodate the newly identified compatible implant lines, the Rodo Abutment System remains technologically identical to the predicate Rodo Abutment System.
The Rodo Abutment System includes the Rodo Abutment, Smileloc Sleeve, Titanium Coping, Temporary Cap, abutment screws, the Smileloc Activator (or Smileloc Remover) (all cleared under K160786) and Smilekey (cleared under K180609). The Smileloc Sleeve is used to lock and unlock the Titanium Coping for final restoration to or from the abutment. This makes the prosthesis removable. The Rodo Abutment System eliminates the need for an access hole on the occlusal surface of a screw-retained restoration and also eliminates the possibility of prosthetic screw loosening. The Smilekey is an induction heating device for dental prosthesis removal of the Smileloc Sleeve in the Rodo Abutment System. The Smilekey was cleared as an accessory to the Abutment System in K180609, and there have been no changes to the Smilekey since this clearance.
The Rodo Abutment is provided in five series designs (100 F, 200 P, 300 S, 400 M, 500 D) with the 200 P and 500 D series having angled abutments (17°, 30°), for a total of nine designs. The 300 S series is designed for limited occlusal space and the 400 M series is designed for large interproximal spaces. Abutments are available in sizes ranging from 3.0 mm to 6.0 mm depending on the compatible implant system in use. Designs are available with engaging and non-engaging implant-abutment interfaces.
## Indications for Use
| Compatible Systems | | |
|------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------------------|
| Implant Line | OEM Platform Size | OEM Body Size |
| Straumann Bone Level | NC, RC | 3.3, 4.1, 4.8 |
| Neodent Drive CM | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0 | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0 |
| Neodent Titamax CM | 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0 | 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 5.0 |
| Neodent Alvim CM | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0 | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0 |
| NobelActive | 3.0, NP, RP, WP | 3.0, 3.5, 4.3, 5.0, 5.5 |
| Nobel Replace Conical | NP, RP | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0 |
| NobelReplace Straight | NP, RP, WP | 3.5, 4.0, 5.0 |
| NobelReplace Tapered | NP, RP, WP, 6.0 | 3.5, 4.3, 5.0, 6.0 |
| NobelSpeedy Replace | NP, RP, WP, 6.0 | 3.5, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 |
| Biohorizons Tapered Internal | 3.0, 3.5, 4.5, 5.7 | 3.0, 3.4, 3.8, 4.6, 5.8 |
| Biomet 3i Certain Internal | 3.4, 4.1, 5.0, 6.0 | 3.25, 3.4, 4.1, 5.0, 6.0 |
| Neodent GM | 3.5 | 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 4.3, 5.0, 6.0 |
The Rodo Abutment System is intended to be used in coniunction with compatible implant systems in the maxillary or mandibular arch to provide support for crowns, bridges or overdentures.
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## Summary of Technological Characteristics
The predicate device and the subject device are technologically identical, with only minor dimensional changes to the Rodo Abutments to accommodate the newly identified compatible These dimensional changes were conducted to accommodate the newly added implant lines. implant interfaces for the three additional compatible implant lines: Biohorizons Tapered Internal; the Biomet 3i Certain Internal; and the Neodent GM. No other changes were made other than referenced minor dimensional changes to add compatibilities to the newly added implant interfaces.
The predicate device and the subject device are abutments used in conjunction with compatible implant systems in the maxillary or mandibular arch to provide support for crowns, bridges or overdentures.
All reference devices that are identified in this submission are for the 510(k) clearances of the newly compatible implant bodies.
## Performance Data
The company has submitted non-clinical testing data to demonstrate via dimensional analysis and reverse engineering that the company's Rodo Abutment System is substantially equivalent to the predicate abutment system (previously cleared under K160786) and is compatible with the new implant interfaces identified in the indications for use. The company has also submitted fatigue test data for testing conducted in accordance with ISO 14801, Dentistry - Implants - Dynamic loading test for endosseous dental implants, for use of the Rodo Abutment System with the Biohorizons Tapered Internal, Biomet 3i Certain Internal, and Neodent GM implant lines.
The company also performed reverse engineering analysis for each of the three new compatible implant system interfaces. Reverse engineering was conducted for the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) implant bodies, OEM fixation screws, and OEM abutments. The reverse engineering testing approach followed is identical to that used in the previously cleared abutments (cleared under K160786).
The minor dimensional changes to the Rodo Abutments to accommodate the newly identified compatible implant lines did not necessitate re-testing for those tests completed and provided in the predicate 510(k) submission (e.g., sterilization, biocompatibility, electrical safety analysis, thermal properties testing, corrosion testing, and retention testing).
## Conclusions
The subject device and the predicate device are technologically identical and include almost identical indications for use. The only difference is that the subject device expands the number of identified compatible implants and includes abutments that have been reverse engineered to interact with the new implant interfaces being identified. The subject device and predicate device abutments encompass the same range of physical dimensions, including diameter, gingival height, and angle of the abutments.
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The data included in this submission demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate Rodo Abutments.
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