K201222 · Angelus Industria DE Produtos Odontologicos S/A · KIF · Feb 11, 2021 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K201222
Device Name
Bio-C Repair Ion+
Applicant
Angelus Industria DE Produtos Odontologicos S/A
Product Code
KIF · Dental
Decision Date
Feb 11, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3820
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Reparative material for endodontic complications.
Device Story
BIO-C REPAIR ION+ is a ready-to-use bioceramic reparative paste supplied in a syringe. It is applied by dentists using dental instruments into the root canal system to treat endodontic complications. The material is insoluble and radiopaque; it requires moisture to set and harden. Upon contact with moisture, it releases calcium, magnesium, and silicon ions; the hydration of calcium sulfate increases local pH. The device is used in clinical dental settings to facilitate healing in procedures like pulp capping and perforation repair. It provides a biocompatible barrier for root repair, potentially improving clinical outcomes for teeth requiring endodontic intervention.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical performance testing was conducted. Evidence is based on bench testing (setting time, solubility, radiopacity per ISO 6876:2012; injectability, XRD, particle size, color) and biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993-1:2009) demonstrating non-sensitizing, non-irritant, non-mutagenic, and non-toxic properties, supported by data from predicate and reference devices.
Technological Characteristics
Bioceramic reparative paste composed of calcium-magnesium silicate, silicon oxide, zirconium oxide, calcium oxide, potassium sulfate, and calcium sulfate. Ready-to-use syringe delivery. Insoluble, radiopaque, pH > 10. Setting time 90-120 minutes. Non-sterile. Biocompatible per ISO 10993-1:2009.
Indications for Use
Indicated for furcation or root perforation treatment via canal or surgical; internal reabsorption treatment via canal or surgical; external reabsorption treatment; retrofilling in parendodontic surgery; direct and indirect pulp capping; apexification; apexogenesis and pulpotomy.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A root canal filling resin is a device composed of material, such as methylmethacrylate, intended for use during endodontic therapy to fill the root canal of a tooth.
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February 11, 2021
Angelus Industria de Produtos Odontologicos S/A Juliana Trostdorf International Regulatory Affairs Coordinator Rua Waldir Landgraf, 101 Londrina, PR 86.031-218 BRAZIL
Re: K201222
Trade/Device Name: Bio-C Repair Ion+ Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3820 Regulation Name: Root canal filling resin Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KIF Dated: November 19, 2020 Received: November 19, 2020
Dear Juliana Trostdorf:
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,
Michael E. Adjodha, M.ChE. Assistant 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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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K201222
Device Name BIO-C REPAIR ION+
Indications for Use (Describe)
- · Furcation or root perforation treatment via canal;
- · Furcation or root perforation treatment via surgical;
- · Internal reabsorption treatment via canal or surgical;
- · External reabsorption treatment;
- · Retrofilling in parendodontic surgery;
- · Direct and indirect pulp capping;
· Apexification;
- · Apexogenesis and Pulpotomy.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
# Angelus Indústria de Produtos Odontológicos S/A
## BIO-C REPAIR ION+
## K201222
# ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Date prepared: | April 30th, 2020. |
|--------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer Name: | Angelus Indústria de Produtos Odontológicos S/A<br>Rua Waldir Landgraf, 101<br>Londrina, PR 86031-218 Brazil<br>Telephone: +55 (43) 2101-3200<br>Fax: +55 (43) 2101-3201 |
| Official Contact: | Juliana Norder Trostdorf<br>Regulatory Affairs Coordinator<br>juliana.norder@angelus.ind.br |
## DEVICE NAME AND CLASSIFICATION
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | BIO-C REPAIR ION+ |
|----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Root Canal Filling Resin |
| Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR 872-3820, Class II |
| Product Code: | KIF |
| Classification Panel: | Dental Products Panel |
| Reviewing Branch: | Dental Devices Branch |
| Primary Predicate Device: | K180185 BIO-C REPAIR (Angelus Indústria de<br>Produtos Odontológicos S/A) |
| Reference Device: | K190537 BIO-C SEALER ION+ (Angelus Indústria de<br>Produtos Odontológicos S/A) |
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### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
BIO-C REPAIR ION+ is a bioceramic reparative material ready-to-use suitable for furcation or root perforation treatment via canal, furcation treatment via surgical, internal reabsorption treatment via canal or surgical, external reatment, retrofilling in parendodontic surgery, direct and indirect pulp capping, apexification, apexogenesis and pulpotomy.
The product is a single paste provided in a syringe with blunt tips to be applied into the root canal system. BIO-C REPAIR ION* is an insoluble and alkaline material, which requires the presence of water to set and harden. The product presents suitable radiopacity, demonstrating adequate physical properties inherent to root repair materials.
| Reference | Product Description | Package Contents |
|-----------|---------------------|-----------------------|
| 3912 | BIO-C REPAIR ION+ | 1 syringe with 0.5 g |
| 3913 | BIO-C REPAIR ION+ | 2 syringes with 0.5 g |
| 3914 | BIO-C REPAIR ION+ | 4 syringes with 0.5 g |
#### PRODUCT PRESENTATION
#### INTENDED USE
Reparative material for endodontic complications.
### INDICATIONS FOR USE
- 1. Furcation or root perforation treatment via canal;
- 2. Furcation or root perforation treatment via surgical;
- 3. Internal reabsorption treatment via canal or surgical;
- 4. External reabsorption treatment;
- 5. Retrofilling in parendodontic surgery;
- 6. Direct and indirect pulp capping;
- 7. Apexification;
- 8. Apexogenesis and Pulpotomy.
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## COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGY
BIO-C REPAIR ION+ and BIO-C REPAIR are indicated for equivalent dental applications, have comparable chemical/physical properties and performance specifications and equivalent delivery systems (ready-to-use syringe). The reference device, BIO-C SEALER ION+, contains the same chemical components that is found in BIO-C REPAIR ION+;
The similarities and differences of BIO-C REPAIR ION+ and the predicates are discussed below:
- V BIO-C REPAIR ION*, BIO-C REPAIR and BIO-C SEALER ION* are mainly composed of calcium silicates. BIO-C REPAIR ION+ and BIO-C SEALER ION* are composed of calcium and magnesium silicate, and BIO-C REPAIR is composed of calcium silicates. Despite the difference between the silicates in the formulations, biocompatibility tests were conducted with BIO-C REPAIR and BIO-C SEALER ION' and the results demonstrated that the devices are biocompatible.
- V BIO-C REPAIR ION+ and BIO-C SEALER ION* uses calcium sulfate as setting agent, whereas BIO-C REPAIR sets in the presence of moisture due to the hydration of the calcium silicates.
- V As BIO-C REPAIR ION+, BIO-C REPAIR and BIO-C SEALER ION+ are pre-mixed ready-to-use pastes, a biocompatible hydrophilic polymer is used in order to give an adequate viscosity and flow to the products. In this case, this polymer is included as a chemical component in all three materials and is also present in several cleared dental devices.
- v Zirconium oxide is present in all three compositions. This component is responsible for the radiopacity of the products.
- √ BIO-C REPAIR ION+, BIO-C REPAIR and BIO-C SEALER ION+ use fumed silica (silicon oxide) as rheometry agent. This component is inert and the percentage of fumed silica used in all devices are highly similar.
- V All materials share the same delivery system (ready-to-use syringe).
- v All materials are provided non-sterile and have comparable setting time, solubility and radiopacity.
BIO-C REPAIR ION+, BIO-C REPAIR and BIO-C SEALER ION+ are available as pre-mixed ready-to-use radiopaque pastes essentially designated for the equivalent dental applications and have comparable physical properties, performance specifications and share specific chemical components as can be seen above.
The table below summarizes the main similarities of BIO-C REPAIR ION* and the predicate devices:
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| Element | Proposed Device | Predicate Device<br>(K180185) | Reference Device<br>(K190537) | Discuss / Justify the<br>Differences |
|---------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Trade Name | BIO-C REPAIR ION+ | BIO-C REPAIR | BIO-C SEALER ION+ | |
| Manufacturer | ANGELUS INDÚSTRIA DE PRODUTOS<br>ODONTOLÓGICOS S/A | ANGELUS INDÚSTRIA DE<br>PRODUTOS ODONTOLÓGICOS<br>S/A | ANGELUS INDÚSTRIA DE<br>PRODUTOS ODONTOLÓGICOS S/A | - |
| Device Description | BIO-C REPAIR ION+ is a ready-to-use<br>bioceramic reparative material for<br>endodontic complications. | BIO-C REPAIR is a ready-to-use<br>bioceramic reparative material for<br>endodontic complications. | BIO-C SEALER ION+ is a ready-to-<br>use bioceramic root canal sealer,<br>suitable for obturation of root canals. | All materials are ready-to-use<br>pastes. BIO-C REPAIR ION+ and<br>BIO-C REPAIR are intended for<br>endodontic complications such as<br>perforations, while BIO-C SEALER<br>ION+ is intended for permanent<br>obturation. |
| Composition | Calcium and magnesium silicate<br>Silicon oxide<br>Zirconium oxide<br>Dispersing agent<br>Calcium oxide<br>Potassium sulfate<br>Calcium sulfate | Calcium silicates<br>Silicon oxide<br>Zirconium oxide<br>Dispersing agent<br>Calcium oxide<br>Iron oxide | Calcium-magnesium silicate<br>Silicon oxide<br>Zirconium oxide<br>Dispersing agent<br>Potassium sulfate<br>Calcium sulfate | BIO-C REPAIR ION+ and BIO-C<br>SEALER ION+ are mainly composed<br>of calcium-magnesium silicate while<br>BIO-C REPAIR is composed of<br>calcium silicate. They all share the<br>same dispersing, radiopacifier and<br>rheometry agents. |
| Principle of<br>operation | BIO-C REPAIR ION+ is an insoluble and<br>radiopaque reparative cement which<br>requires the presence of moisture to<br>set and harden.<br>Calcium, magnesium and silicon ions<br>are released in the presence of<br>moisture. The calcium sulfate in<br>presence of moisture produces $SO_4^{2-}$<br>and $Ca^{2+}$ ions. The sulfate anions<br>( $SO_4^{2-}$ ) will combine with $H^+$ from the<br>water, increasing the concentration of<br>$OH^-$ in the surroundings and the pH of<br>the medium. | BIO-C REPAIR is an insoluble and<br>radiopaque reparative<br>cement<br>which requires the presence of<br>moisture to set and harden.<br>Calcium hydroxide is produced due<br>to the hydration reaction of the<br>calcium silicates and calcium oxide,<br>increasing the pH of the medium. | BIO-C SEALER ION+ is an insoluble<br>and radiopaque root canal sealer<br>which requires the presence of<br>moisture to set and harden.<br>Calcium, magnesium and silicon ions<br>are released in the presence of<br>moisture. The calcium sulfate in<br>presence of moisture produces $SO_4^{2-}$<br>and $Ca^{2+}$ ions. The sulfate anions<br>( $SO_4^{2-}$ ) will combine with $H^+$ from the<br>water, increasing the concentration<br>of $OH^-$ in the surroundings and the<br>pH of the medium. | All materials are<br>insoluble<br>radiopaque bioceramic<br>cements which require the presence of<br>moisture to set and harden. |
| Indications for use | Furcation or root perforation treatment<br>via canal; Furcation or root perforation<br>treatment via surgical; Internal<br>reabsorption treatment via canal or<br>surgical; External reabsorption<br>treatment; Retrofilling in<br>parendodontic surgery; Direct and<br>indirect pulp capping; Pulp<br>regeneration; Apexification;<br>Apexogenesis and Pulpotomy. | Furcation or root perforation<br>treatment via canal; Furcation or<br>root perforation treatment via<br>surgical; Internal reabsorption<br>treatment via canal or surgical;<br>External reabsorption treatment;<br>Retrofilling in parendodontic<br>surgery; Direct and indirect pulp<br>capping; Pulp regeneration;<br>Apexification; Apexogenesis and<br>Pulpotomy. | Sealing the root canal of permanent<br>teeth;<br>Internal reabsorption treatment. | BIO-C REPAIR ION+ and BIO-C<br>REPAIR share the same indications<br>for use. BIO-C SEALER ION+ is<br>intended mainly for permanent<br>obturation of the root canal. |
| Delivery form | Single paste | Single paste | Single paste | Equivalent |
| Design | Ready-to-use syringe<br>Blunt tips | Ready-to-use syringe<br>Blunt tips | Ready-to-use syringe<br>Disposable Intra Canal tips | BIO-C REPAIR ION+ and BIO-C<br>REPAIR are reparative cements with<br>higher viscosity, therefore, instead<br>applying with intracanal tips they<br>are applied with dental instruments<br>that take the material into the root<br>canal chamber directly on the<br>complication being treated (e.g.<br>perforation). BIO-C SEALER ION+ is<br>a root canal sealer, its fluidity is<br>higher, enabling the application of<br>the material with intracanal tips<br>directly into the root canal chamber<br>in order to permanent fill the main<br>and lateral canals. |
| Nature of contact | Category: External communicating<br>device<br>Contact: Tissue, bone and dentin<br>Contact Duration: C - Permanent (>30<br>days) | Category: External communicating<br>device<br>Contact: Tissue, bone and dentin<br>Contact Duration: C - Permanent<br>(>30 days) | Category: External communicating<br>device<br>Contact: Tissue, bone and dentin<br>Contact Duration: C - Permanent<br>(>30 days) | Equivalent |
| Sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Equivalent |
| pH | > 10 | 12,5 | 10.5 | Equivalent |
| Setting time | 90-120 minutes | 90-120 minutes | 120-240 minutes | BIO-C REPAIR ION+ and BIO-C<br>REPAIR have a shorter setting time<br>compared to BIO-C SEALER ION+. |
| Radiopacity | ~ 7 mm Al | ~ 7 mm Al | ≥ 7 mm Al | Equivalent |
| Biocompatibility | Biocompatible according to ISO<br>10993-1:2009 | Biocompatible according to ISO<br>10993-1:2009 | Biocompatible according to ISO<br>10993-1:2009 | Equivalent |
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#### NON-CLINICAL PERFORMANCE TESTING
BIO-C REPAIR ION+ has undergone extensive bench testing. The following bench tests were performed according to ISO 6876:2012 Dental root canal sealing materials: setting time, solubility and radiopacity. Additional tests are also performed and incorporated into the product acceptance criteria: injectability, X-ray diffraction, particle size distribution and color determination analyses.
Biological evaluation was performed according to ISO 10993-1:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process addressing all relevant biological effects. Biocompatibility test results determined that BIO-C REPAIR ION+ is non-sensitizing, non-irritant to oral mucosa of hamsters. Since BIO-C REPAIR ION+ composition is based on principal chemical components in BIO-C REPAIR and BIO-C SEALER ION+, the biocompatibility test data of these devices provide evidence that BIO-C REPAIR ION+ is nonmutagenic, and did not induce genotoxic effects to the bone marrow cells of mice. BIO-C REPAIR ION+ has also met the requirements of absence of acute systemic toxicity after single oral administration and did not demonstrate local and systemic toxic effects when implanted.
#### CLINICAL PERFORMANCE TESTING
Clinical performance testing was not conducted on the subject device.
#### CONCLUSION
Based upon a comparison of technology, non-clinical performance testing and similarity in intended use, we concluded that BIO-C REPAIR ION* is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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