K200623 · Sk Bioland Co., Ltd. · NPL · Oct 2, 2020 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K200623
Device Name
OssGuide
Applicant
Sk Bioland Co., Ltd.
Product Code
NPL · Dental
Decision Date
Oct 2, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3930
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
OssGuide is recommended for: - Simultaneous use of GBR-membrane (OssGuide) and implants; - Augmentation around implants placed in immediate extraction sockets; - Augmentation around implants placed in delayed extraction sockets; - Localized ridge augmentation for later implantation; - Alveolar ridge reconstruction for prosthetic treatment; - Aid regeneration of bone defects after root resection, cystectomy, removal of retained teeth; - Guided bone regeneration in dehiscence defects
Device Story
OssGuide is a sterile, single-use, bioresorbable collagen membrane derived from porcine pericardium. Used in dental surgery by clinicians to facilitate guided bone regeneration (GBR). The membrane acts as an occlusive physical barrier, placed between the mucoperiosteal flap and the bone defect to prevent epithelial and connective tissue ingrowth. It provides a scaffold for bone regeneration and is resorbed by host tissue within 24 weeks. Clinicians trim the membrane to fit the defect, placing it dry or hydrated, and secure it with sutures or tacks. The device benefits patients by promoting bone healing in dental defects and around implants.
Clinical Evidence
No human clinical data. Evidence consists of in vitro characterization (physicochemical, tensile strength, suture pull-out) and an in vivo animal study in beagle dogs (n=20). The animal study compared OssGuide to Bio-Gide/Bio-Oss, demonstrating sufficient GBR effect for alveolar bone regeneration with complete biodegradation by 24 weeks.
Technological Characteristics
Bioresorbable membrane made of purified porcine pericardium collagen. Porous, fibrous, bilayer structure. Dimensions: 15x20mm to 30x40mm. Sterilized via gamma irradiation. Complies with ASTM F2212 (physicochemical), ISO 10993 (biocompatibility), ISO 11607-2 (packaging), and ISO 22442 (animal tissue control).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring guided bone regeneration (GBR) in dental procedures, including implant site augmentation (immediate/delayed extraction sockets), localized ridge augmentation, alveolar ridge reconstruction, and bone defect regeneration following root resection, cystectomy, or tooth removal.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Bone grafting material is a material such as hydroxyapatite, tricalcium phosphate, polylactic and polyglycolic acids, or collagen, that is intended to fill, augment, or reconstruct periodontal or bony defects of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for bone grafting materials that do not contain a drug that is a therapeutic biologic. The special control is FDA's “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Dental Bone Grafting Material Devices.” (See § 872.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.)(2) Class III (premarket approval) for bone grafting materials that contain a drug that is a therapeutic biologic. Bone grafting materials that contain a drug that is a therapeutic biologic, such as biological response modifiers, require premarket approval.
(c)
*Date premarket approval application (PMA) or notice of product development protocol (PDP) is required.* Devices described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall have an approved PMA or a declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.
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October 2, 2020
Sk bioland Co., Ltd. % Sanglok Lee Manager WISE COMPANY Inc. RM #303. The Sky Balley-303. 142. Gasan Digital 1-Ro Geumcheon-gu, Seoul 08507 Republic of Korea
Re: K200623
Trade/Device Name: OssGuide Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3930 Regulation Name: Bone Grafting Material Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NPL Dated: September 1, 2020 Received: September 3, 2020
Dear Sanglok Lee:
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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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K200623
Device Name OssGuide
Indications for Use (Describe)
OssGuide is recommended for:
- · Simultaneous use of GBR-membrane (OssGuide) and implants;
- · Augmentation around implants placed in immediate extraction sockets;
- · Augmentation around implants placed in delayed extraction sockets;
- · Localized ridge augmentation for later implantation;
- · Alveolar ridge reconstruction for prosthetic treatment;
- · Aid regeneration of bone defects after root resection, cystectomy, removal of retained teeth;
- · Guided bone regeneration in dehiscence defects
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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### SK bioland Co., Li
162, Gwahaksaneop 3-ro, Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, 28125 Republic of Korea
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### 510(k) Summary - K200623
#### 01. Date of Submission: October 2, 2020
#### 02. Applicant
Company name: SK bioland Co., Ltd. Address: 162, Gwahaksaneop 3-ro, Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea TEL: +82 43 240 8633 FAX: +82 43 240 8699 Email: yjchae@sk.com
#### 03. Submission Correspondent
Sanglok, Lee Wise COMPANY Inc. #303, 142, Gasan digital 1-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, Korea TEL: +82 70 8812 3619 / +82 2 831 3615 FAX: +82 50 4031 3619 Email: info@wisecompany.org
#### 04. Proposed Device Identification
Trade Name: OssGuide Common Name: Absorbable collagen membrane Classification Name: Barrier, Animal Source, Intraoral Product Code: NPL Panel: Dental Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3930 Device Class: Class II
#### 05. Indication for use
OssGuide is recommended for:
- Simultaneous use of GBR-membrane (OssGuide) and implants;
- . Augmentation around implants placed in immediate extraction sockets;
- . Augmentation around implants placed in delayed extraction sockets;
- . Localized ridge augmentation for later implantation;
- Alveolar ridge reconstruction for prosthetic treatment;
- Aid regeneration of bone defects after root resection, cystectomy, removal of retained teeth;
- Guided bone regeneration in dehiscence defects ●
#### 06. Predicate devices
510(k) Number: K050446 Device Name: BIO-GIDE® Manufacturer: Ed. Geistlich Soehne Ag fuer Chemische Industrie
#### 07. Device Description
OssGuide (Absorbable collagen membrane) is made of purified collagen without further cross-linking or chemical treatment. The collagen is extracted from veterinary certified pigs and is carefully purified to avoid antigenic reactions. The OssGuide is a collagen membrane obtained by a standardized controlled
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SK biola
162, Gwahaksaneop 3-ro, Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, 28125 Republic of Korea
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manufacturing process. The OssGuide has a porous and fibrous microstructure that prevents the ingrowth of fibrous tissue into the bone defect.
OssGuide is packed by a packaging material composed of a transparent side and is easy to use by open system of easy peel type. It is easy to check the OssGuide, because one side of packaging is transparent closed by double packing system in order to protect OssGuide from microbial formation and moisture penetration. Then this packaged OssGuide is sterilized by gamma irradiation. The packaging contains the OssGuide and one Tyvek material template.
The surgical procedure consists of placing of an occlusive physical barrier between the connective tissue and the bone defect to prevent the migration of the epithelial and connective tissue cells into the defect. The periodontal defect or bone defect is exposed by a mucoperosteal flap and basic surgical procedures (e.g. curettage) are performed. The clinician should perform thorough debridement and efficient planing of the defect. Space-making material such as autologous bone or bone substitute may be used to fill the defect. OssGuide can be placed either dry or hydrated. OssGuide can be trimmed to the size and shape of the defect in a dry or wet state using scissors. A piece of sterile Tyvek may be used as a template for membrane sizing and trimming. OssGuide should overlap the walls of the defect by at least 2 mm to allow complete bone contact and to prevent gingival connective tissue invasion below the material. The membrane may be secured in place with sutures, tacks, or by means of sufficient contact with the mucoperiosteal flap to avoid displacement and micro motion during healing. To facilitate proper healing, ensure that there is tension-free primary closure of the soft tissue flap covering the membrane.
OssGuide a bioresorbable scaffold that is eventually resorbed by host tissue. OssGuide is substantially resorbed within 24 weeks after implantation.
The OssGuide is available to the United Sates market in 5 sizes as shown below. They are supplied sterile and intended for single use only.
| Model No. | Size | Packaging<br>(ea/box) |
|-----------|-----------|-----------------------|
| TG-1 | 15 x 20mm | 1 |
| TG-2 | 20 x 30mm | 1 |
| TG-3 | 30 x 40mm | 1 |
| TG-4 | 15 x 30mm | 1 |
| TG-5 | 25 x 25mm | 1 |
#### 08. Non-Clinical Test Conclusion
The determination of substantial equivalence was based on an assessment of non-clinical performance data obtained from in vitro characterization studies, an in vivo animal study, biocompatibility testing.
In vitro product characterization testing was performed to demonstrate substantial equivalence of the subject device to its predicate device in biochemical, mechanical properties. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:
- · Physicochemical Characterization per ASTM F2212
- Tensile strength testing
- · Suture pull-out strength testing
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# SK bioland
162, Gwahaksaneop 3-ro, Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, 28125 Republic of Korea
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Validation of packaging, shelf life, transport and sterilization are performed as following:
- · Validation of Primary and Secondary barrier packaging per ISO 11607-2
- Validation of shelf life per ASTM F1980 using age accelerated and real-time aged samples
- · Validation of transport packaging per ASTM D4169
- · Validation of sterilization parameters per ISO 11137
Biocompatibility of the subject device was evaluated in accordance with ISO 10993-1 as followings:
- · Cytotoxicity per ISO 10993-5
- · Sensitization per ISO 10993-10
- · Irritation per ISO 10093-10
- · Subchronic Toxicity per ISO 10993-11
- · Genotoxicity per ISO 10993-3
- · Implantation per ISO 10993-6
- · Material mediated pyrogenicity per USP
Results indicate that the device's biocompatibility profile is acceptable.
The pyrogenicity of OssGuide was tested in vivo using the Rabbit Pyrogen Test as per USP <151>, and the test article was judged as nonpyrogenicity sample testing plan, the endotoxin (LAL) testing will be conducted on every batch of OssGuide products.
The manufacturing control of animal tissue components is performed as following:
- · Controls on sourcing, collection, and handling per ISO 22442-2
- · Viral Inactivation per ISO 22442-3
Animal study was conducted in the alveolar bone defect of beagle dogs to evaluate the in vivo performance and degradation of the OssGuide, supporting substantial equivalence. The study was conducted on 20 animals followed for 4, 8, 12 and 24 weeks. When comparing OssGuide with the predicate device, Bio-Gide with Bio-Oss bone graft material as a positive control, it showed sufficient GBR effect for the alveolar bone regeneration on the alveolar bone defect of beagle dogs. OssGuide maintained their contour until 8 weeks, lost most of its integrity after 12 weeks, and disappeared by biodegradation at 24 weeks.
#### 09. Substantially Equivalent Conclusion
#### Table 1: Substantial Equivalence Comparison
| Product<br>Name | SUBJECT Device<br>OssGuide | PREDICATE Device<br>BIO-GIDE® (K050446) | Equivalence Discussion |
|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Product<br>code | NPL | NPL | Identical |
| Regulatory<br>class | Class II | Class II | Identical |
| Regulation<br>Number | 21 CFR 872.3930 | 21 CFR 872.3930 | Identical |
| Intended use | OssGuide is recommended<br>for; | Bio-Gide® is recommended<br>for; | Equivalent<br>The indications for the su<br>bject device are a subset |
| | - Simultaneous use of GBR-<br>membrane (OssGuide)<br>and implants;<br>- Augmentation around implants placed in immediate extraction sockets;<br>- Augmentation around implants placed in delayed extraction sockets;<br>- Localized ridge augmentation for later implantation;<br>-Alveolar ridge reconstruction for prosthetic treatment;<br>- Aid regeneration of bone defects after root resection, cystectomy, removal of retained teeth;<br>- Guided bone regeneration in dehiscence defects | - Simultaneous use of GBR-<br>membrane (BIO-GIDE) and implants;<br>- Augmentation around implants placed in immediate extraction sockets;<br>- Augmentation around implants placed in delayed extraction sockets;<br>- Localized ridge augmentation for later implantation;<br>-Alveolar ridge reconstruction for prosthetic treatment;<br>- Aid regeneration of bone defects after root resection, cystectomy, removal of retained teeth;<br>- Guided bone regeneration in dehiscence defects; and<br>- Guided tissue regeneration procedures in periodontal defects. | of the indications for the predicate devices. |
| Mode of Action | OssGuide functions as a barrier when applied between bone graft material and soft tissue. The membrane serves as a bioresorbable scaffold that is eventually remodeled, resorbed, and replaced by host tissue. | Bio-Gide® functions as a barrier when applied between bone graft material and soft tissue. The membrane serves as a bioresorbable scaffold that is eventually remodeled, resorbed, and replaced by host tissue. | Identical |
| Operating<br>Principles | Cell-Occlusive<br>Implantable<br>Resorbable<br>Biocompatible | Cell-Occlusive<br>Implantable<br>Resorbable<br>Biocompatible | Identical |
| Material | Purified collagen | Purified collagen | Identical<br>Equivalent |
| Collagen<br>source | Porcine pericardium | Porcine peritoneum | Using the tissue extracted from porcine is the same, but the parts of tissue used are different. |
| Form | Membrane | Membrane | Identical |
| Structure | Bilayer structure | Bilayer structure | Identical |
| Color | White to off-white | White to off-white | Identical<br>Equivalent |
| Product<br>Size | 15x20mm, 20x30mm,<br>30x40mm,<br>15x30mm, 25x25mm | 13x25mm, 25x25mm,<br>40x50mm | Both devices are provided in clinically relevant sizes for intra-oral surgical procedures |
| Resorption<br>time | Substantially resorbed by<br>24 Weeks | Substantially resorbed by<br>24 Weeks | Identical |
| Sterilization | Gamma Irradiation | Gamma Irradiation | Identical |
| Singe Use/<br>Reuse | Single use only | Single use only | Identical |
| Packaging | Double pouch pack | Double blister pack | Identical |
| Shelf -life | 36 months | 36 months | Identical |
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# SK bioland Co., Ltd.
162, Gwahaksaneop 3-ro, Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, 28125 Republic of Korea
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## SK bioland Co., Ltd.
162, Gwahaksaneop 3-ro, Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, 28125 Republic of Korea
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The proposed device, OssGuide, is determined to be Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate devices, BIO-GIDE® (K050446) in respect of safety and effectiveness.
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