K200798 · GC America, Inc. · EMA · Nov 24, 2020 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K200798
Device Name
G-CEM ONE
Applicant
GC America, Inc.
Product Code
EMA · Dental
Decision Date
Nov 24, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3275
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
1. Cementation of all types of all ceramic, resin and metal-based inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges. 2. Cementation of metal, ceramic, fiber posts, and cast post and cores. 3. Cementation of all ceramic and composite veneers. 4. Final cementation of crowns and bridges on implant abutments.
Device Story
G-CEM ONE is a dual-cured self-adhesive resin cement used in dental clinics by dentists. It consists of a two-chamber syringe (Paste A and B) applied via an automix tip. The device functions through polymerization of methacrylate monomers, initiated chemically or via light irradiation. An optional 'G-CEM ONE ADHESIVE ENHANCING PRIMER' can be applied to the tooth surface to promote surface modification and cement polymerization. The cement is used to bond restorations (inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, posts, veneers) to tooth structure or implant abutments. The clinician applies the mixed paste directly to the restoration or cavity; the material hardens to provide physical strength and sealing of dentin tubules. The device benefits patients by providing a stable, durable, and radiopaque luting material for dental restorations.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical testing has been performed on this device. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including film thickness, working time, setting time, flexural strength, water sorption, solubility, and radiopacity, all conforming to ISO 4049:2019. Biocompatibility was assessed per ISO 10993-1, including cytotoxicity (L929 MEM elution), sensitivity (Kligman maximization), and irritation (buccal irritation) tests.
Technological Characteristics
Dual-cured self-adhesive resin cement; methacrylate-based. Supplied in a one-body/two-chamber syringe. Polymerization via chemical initiators and photo-initiators (light-cured). Complies with ISO 4049:2019 for polymer-based restorative materials. Radiopaque. Includes an optional adhesive enhancing primer (light blue transparent liquid).
Indications for Use
Indicated for cementation of ceramic, resin, and metal-based inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, posts, cores, and veneers, as well as final cementation on implant abutments.
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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November 24, 2020
GC America Inc. Mark Heiss Director, Regulatory & Academic Affairs 3737 W. 127th Street Alsip, Illinois 60803
Re: K200798
Trade/Device Name: G-CEM ONE Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3275 Regulation Name: Dental Cement Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EMA Dated: March 23, 2020 Received: March 26, 2020
Dear Mark Heiss:
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 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 "Nandu" 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
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# Section 4 - Indications for Use
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| Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 |
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| Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 |
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**Indications for Use**
| 510(k) Number (if known) | K200798 |
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| Device Name | G-CEM ONE |
Indications for Use (Describe)
1. Cementation of all types of all ceramic, resin and metal-based inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges.
2. Cementation of metal, ceramic, fiber posts, and cast post and cores.
3. Cementation of all ceramic and composite veneers.
4. Final cementation of crowns and bridges on implant abutments.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) Subpart C) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 |
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# 510(k) Summary - K200798
- 1. Submitter Information: GC America Inc.
3737 W. 127th Street Alsip, IL 60803
| Contact Person: | Mark Heiss, D.D.S. |
|--------------------|--------------------|
| Phone: | (708) 926-3090 |
| Alternate Contact: | Lori Rietman |
| Phone: | (708) 926-3092 |
| Fax: | (708) 925-0373 |
| Date Prepared: | March 23, 2020 |
- 2. Device Name: Proprietary Name: G-CEM ONE Classification Name: Dental cement Device Classification: Class II, 872.3275 Product Code: EMA
- Predicate Devices: 3.
| Product | Applicant | 510(k) No. | Code No | Predicate | Decision<br>Date |
|-------------------------|--------------------|------------|---------|-----------|------------------|
| G-CEM LinkForce | GC America<br>Inc. | K153231 | EMA | Primary | 07/06/2016 |
| G-CEM LINKACE (GAM-200) | GC America<br>Inc. | K120243 | EMA | Reference | 06/27/2012 |
#### 4. Description of Device:
G-CEM ONE is a dual-cured self-adhesive resin cement with a tooth primer, G-CEM ONE ADHESIVE ENHANCING PRIMER. The mixed cement hardens through polymerization. The adhesive component is an acidic monomer which also can polymerize with frame-forming monomers. This copolymerizing reaction provides higher physical strength than resin-modified glass ionomer cements. Using the primer on the prepared tooth, surface modification and cement polymerization are promoted and hardened along with the cement. The ce ment syringe consists of Paste A and B, which are filled in a one-body/two chamber syringe. Both pastes are automixed with a mixing tip and applied directly to restorations or prepared cavity.
Image /page/3/Picture/12 description: The image shows a G-CEM ONE self-adhesive resin cement syringe. The syringe has a brown dispensing tip on the left side and a black plunger on the right side. The label on the syringe reads "G-CEM ONE SELF ADHESIVE RESIN CEMENT A2 4.6g(2.7mL)".
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- న. Indications for Use
- 1. Cementation of all types of all ceramic, resin and metal-based inlays, onlays, crowns and bridges.
- 2. Cementation of metal, ceramic, fiber posts, and cast post and cores.
- 3. Cementation of all ceramic and composite veneers.
- 4. Final cementation of crowns and bridges on implant abutments.
#### 6. Package:
- 1. Entrance Kit
G-CEM ONE syringe (4.6 g / 2.7 mL) (1), G-CEM Automix Tip Regular (8), G-CEM Automix Tip for endo with Extension Tip (2), G-CEM ONE ADHESIVE ENHANCING PRIMER (1),
- 2. Twin Refill G-CEM ONE syringe (4.6 g / 2.7 mL) (2), G-CEM Automix Tip Regular (15), G-CEM Automix Tip for endo with Extension Tip (5)
- 3. Single Refill G-CEM ONE syringe (4.6 g / 2.7 mL) (1), G-CEM Automix Tip Regular (8), G-CEM Automix Tip for endo with Extension Tip (2)
- 4. G-CEM ONE ADHESIVE ENHANCING PRIMER G-CEM ONE ADHESIVE ENHANCING PRIMER (1)
- 7. Shades available: A2, AO3, Translucent, BO1, White opaque
- 8. Shelf Life and Storage Conditions:
- Shelf Life 2 years i
- Recommended for optimal performance, store at temperature of 4-25°C (39.2-77.0°F) away from heat, moisture and direct sunlight.
- 9. Performance Bench Tests:
It is confirmed that the device conforms to the required specifications of ISO 4049: 2019 Dentistry -Polymer-based restorative materials and Company Specification: 1AB-1500-3-10666.
Performance testing includes:
| | Property | Test method | Requirement |
|---|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Film thickness | ISO 4049: 2019<br>5.2.2 Film thickness of luting materials | No more than 50 µm. |
| 2 | Working time | ISO 4049: 2019<br>5.2.4 Working time, Class 1 and 3 luting materials | No detectable change in the homogeneity. |
| 3 | Setting time | ISO 4049: 2019<br>5.2.6 Setting time, Class 3 materials | Not more than 10 min. |
| 4 | Flexural strength | ISO 4049: 2019<br>5.2.9 Flexural strength | Equal to or greater than 50 MPa. |
| 5 | Water sorption | ISO 4049: 2019<br>5.2.10 Water sorption and solubility | 40 µg/mm³ or less. |
| 6 | Solubility | ISO 4049: 2019<br>5.2.10 Water sorption and solubility | 7.5 µg/mm³ or less. |
| 7 | Radiopacity | ISO 4049: 2019<br>5.5 Radiopacity | Equal to or greater than the radiopacity of the same thickness of aluminum. |
### G-CEM ONE
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| | Property | Test method | Requirement |
|---|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Appearance | Company Specification<br>1AB-1500-3-10666 - Visual inspection | Should be homogenous and free<br>from foreign matters |
| 2 | Coat ability | Company Specification<br>1AB-1500-3-10666 - Apply a primer thinly on a<br>glass plate using an applicator. | Form uniform film without<br>unevenness |
| 3 | Color tone | Company Specification<br>1AB-1500-3-10666 - Visual inspection | It must be light blue transparent<br>liquid. |
| 4 | Refractive index | Company Specification<br>1AB-1500-3-10666 - Refraction analysis | 1.3960-1.3990 |
## G-CEM ONE ADHESIVE ENHANCING PRIMER
#### 10. Non-Clinical Performance Testing:
A biocompatibility assessment was completed according to ISO 10993-1:2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process.
G-CEM ONE is a dual-cured self-adhesive resin cement with a tooth primer "G-CEM ONE ADHESIVE ENHANCING PRIMER" and does come in contact with body tissues (tooth – enamel, dentin) for more than 24 hours.
In conclusion, biocompatibility of G-CEM ONE is acceptable device from the biological evaluation result.
### Cytotoxicity (L929 MEM ELUTION TEST)
Based on the criteria of the protocol of ISO 10993-5
### Sensitivity (KLIGMAN MAXIMIZATION TEST)
Based on the criteria of the protocol of ISO 10993-10
### Irritation (PRIMARY ORAL (BUCCAL) IRRITATION TEST)
Based on the criteria of the protocol of ISO 10993-10
### 11. Clinical Performance Testing No clinical testing has been performed on this device.
- 12. Comparison of Technology:
The specifications that are important to determine substantial equivalency of a dental adhesive system are bond strengths associated to tooth structure (enamel and dentin) and other substrates. It is also important to evaluate the equivalence of sealing property of dentin tubules.
The bond strength of the applicant device to dentin is equivalent to that of the reference predicate device.
The curing mechanism of the applicant device and predicate device are substantially equivalent in principle. Therefore, the applicant device and predicate device are the same in function, and similar in composition and intended use. This supports that the compatibility of the applicant device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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All the components of the applicant device, G-CEM ONE and G-CEM ONE ADHESIVE ENHANCING PRIMER, have already been used in the predicate devices. The bonding mechanism of the predicate device is applying it to tooth structure, then bonding chemically and mechanically by polymerization of uncured methacrylate ester monomers. The subject device has been shown to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
The following differences may be noted between G-CEM ONE and the predicate device.
- -The applicant device also has a primer which allows it to have additional indications, similar to that of the primary predicate device.
- -The applicant device is a self-adhesive resin cement, and unlike the G-CEM LinkForce of an adhesive resin cement, it can be bonded to various materials without a primer.
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| | Applicant Device | Primary Device | Reference Device |
|-------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Trade name | G-CEM ONE | G-CEM LinkForce<br>K153231 | G-CEM LINKACE (GAM-200)<br>K120243 |
| Manufacturer | GC Corporation | GC Corporation | GC Corporation |
| Product<br>category | Self-adhesive resin cement | Adhesive resin cement | Self-adhesive resin cement |
| Paste/Paste ratio | Paste A / Paste B = 1.3 / 1.0 (w/w) | Paste A / Paste B = 1.0 / 1.0 (w/w) | Paste A / Paste B = 1.3 / 1.0 (w/w) |
| Indications for Use | 1. Cementation of all types of all ceramic,<br>resin and metal-based inlays, onlays,<br>crowns and bridges.<br>2. Cementation of metal, ceramic, fiber posts,<br>and cast post and cores.<br>3. Cementation of all ceramic and composite<br>veneers.<br>4. Final cementation of crowns and bridges<br>on implant abutments. | 1. Cementation of all types of all ceramic,<br>resin and metal-based inlays, onlays,<br>crowns and bridges.<br>2. Cementation of metal, ceramic, fiber posts,<br>and cast post and cores.<br>3. Cementation of all ceramic and composite<br>veneers.<br>4. Permanent cementation of crowns and<br>bridges on implant abutments. | 1. Cementation of all types of all ceramic,<br>resin and metal-based inlays, onlays,<br>crowns and bridges.<br>2. Cementation of metal, ceramic, fiber posts,<br>and cast post and cores. |
| Product<br>description | The components consist of Paste A and B,<br>which are filled in a one-body syringe. Both<br>pastes are automixed with a mixing tip and<br>directly applied to restorations or the<br>prepared cavity. | The components consist of Paste A and B,<br>which are filled in a one-body syringe. Both<br>pastes are automixed with a mixing tip and<br>directly applied to restorations or the<br>prepared cavity. | The components consist of Paste A and B,<br>which are filled in a one-body syringe. Both<br>pastes are automixed with a mixing tip and<br>directly applied to restorations or the<br>prepared cavity. |
| Instruction for use | 1. Tooth preparation<br>2. Application of G-CEM ONE ADHESIVE<br>ENHANCING PRIMER (Optional)<br>3. Restoration preparation<br>4. Dispensing<br>5. Cementation<br>6. Excess cement removal<br>7. Final set<br>8. Final polishing | 1. Try-fit of the restoration<br>2. Pre-treatment of the restoration<br>3. Pre-treatment of the preparation<br>4. Dispensing<br>5. Cementation<br>6. Excess cement removal<br>7. Final set<br>8. Final polishing and adjustments | 1. Tooth preparation<br>2. Restoration preparation<br>3. Dispensing<br>4. Cementation<br>5. Excess cement removal<br>6. Final set<br>7. Final polishing |
| Light curing<br>specification | Light cure using a light curing unit.<br>10 sec. (High Power LED Light)<br>(>1200mW/cm2)<br>20 sec. (Halogen/LED) (700 mW/cm2) | Light cure using a light curing unit.<br>10 sec. (High Power LED Light)<br>(>1200mW/cm2)<br>20 sec. (Halogen/LED) (700 mW/cm2) | Light cure using a light curing unit.<br>10 sec. (High Power LED Light)<br>(>1200mW/cm2)<br>20 sec. (Halogen/LED) (700 mW/cm2) |
| Table 5.1 (Continued) | | | |
| | Applicant Device | Primary Device | Reference Device |
| Trade name | G-CEM ONE | G-CEM LinkForce<br>K153231 | G-CEM LINKACE (G-CEM LINKACE (GAM-<br>200))<br>K120243 |
| Manufacturer | GC Corporation | GC Corporation | GC Corporation |
| Comparison of<br>Technology | Methacrylates contained in Paste A<br>polymerize by polymerization initiators<br>contained in Paste A and Paste B.<br>In addition, they also polymerize by light<br>irradiation with photo polymerization initiators<br>contained in Paste A.<br>Furthermore, using G-CEM ONE ADHESIVE<br>ENHANCING PRIMER for the cavity and<br>abutment tooth, surface modification and<br>cement polymerization are promoted and<br>hardened with the cement.<br>Methacrylates contained in this material are<br>very hydrophobic and set material is stable.<br>Therefore, the ingredients in the cured<br>material are difficult to elute in water. | Methacrylates contained in Paste A<br>polymerize by polymerization initiators<br>contained in Paste A and Paste B.<br>In addition, they also polymerize by light<br>irradiation thanks to photo polymerization<br>initiators contained in Paste A.<br>Furthermore, using the mixture of G-Premio<br>BOND and G-Premio BOND DCA for the<br>cavity and abutment tooth, surface<br>modification and cement polymerization are<br>promoted and hardened with the cement.<br>Methacrylates contained in this material are<br>very hydrophobic and set material is stable.<br>Therefore, the ingredients in the cured<br>material are difficult to elute in water. | Methacrylates contained in Paste A<br>polymerize by polymerization initiators<br>contained in Paste A and Paste B.<br>In addition, they also polymerize by light<br>irradiation thanks to photo polymerization<br>initiators contained in Paste A.<br>Methacrylates contained in this material are<br>very hydrophobic and set material is stable.<br>Therefore, the ingredients in the cured<br>material are difficult to elute in water. |
Table 5.3. Comparison of applicant and predicate
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# 13. Conclusion
Based on similarities in intended use, mode of action, and performance testing, G-CEM ONE is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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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.