The Vittra APS Unique composite is indicated for use in permanent and deciduous teeth: - Direct restorations in anterior and posterior teeth (Classes I, II, III, IV, V and VI).
Device Story
Vittra APS Unique is a light-curing, radiopaque composite resin for dental restorations. It utilizes an Advanced Polymerization System (APS), a combination of photoinitiators that amplify curing capacity when exposed to light from a dental curing unit (400-500nm). The device is intended for use by dental professionals in clinics or laboratories for direct restorations in anterior and posterior teeth. It is supplied in syringes or capsules. The clinician applies the material in increments, light-cures it, and performs finishing and polishing. The device provides a restorative material that mimics tooth structure, aiding in the repair and reconstruction of damaged or decayed teeth.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated against ISO 4049 standards, including depth of cure (4.91 mm), flexural strength (137.8 MPa), water sorption (7.93 µg/mm³), solubility (1.59 µg/mm³), and radiopacity (2.23 mm). Color stability confirmed via visual inspection by three observers. Accelerated stability studies support a 3-year shelf life.
Technological Characteristics
Light-curing composite resin; inorganic load 72-80% wt (52-60% vol); particle size 0.8-0.9 microns. APS (Advanced Polymerization System) photoinitiation. Radiopaque. BPA-free (no Bis-GMA or Bis-EMA). Complies with ISO 4049 and ISO 10993-1. Form factor: syringe or capsule. Storage: 5° to 30°C.
Indications for Use
Indicated for direct restorations in permanent and deciduous teeth, specifically Classes I, II, III, IV, V, and VI cavities.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Tooth shade resin material is a device composed of materials such as bisphenol-A glycidyl methacrylate (Bis-GMA) intended to restore carious lesions or structural defects in teeth.
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October 14, 2021
Dentscare Ltda % Rodrigo Abreu Regulatory Specialist United Regulatory LLC 12343 NW 25th St Coral Springs, Florida 33065
Re: K210231/001
Trade/Device Name: Vittra APS Unique Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3690 Regulation Name: Tooth Shade Resin Material Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EBF Dated: July 20, 2021 Received: July 21, 2021
Dear Rodrigo Abreu:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K210231
Device Name Vittra APS Unique
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Vittra APS Unique composite is indicated for use in permanent and deciduous teeth:
- Direct restorations in anterior and posterior teeth (Classes I, II, III, IV, V and VI).
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-K210231
- A) Submitter's Name: DENTSCARE LTDA
Owner / Operator Registration Number: 3007210751 Manufacture Registration Number: 3007210751
- B) Address: AV. EDGAR NELSON MEISTER, 474, JOINVILLE, SANTA CATARINA 89219-501 BRAZIL
#### C) Phone and Fax Numbers
Phone: +55 (47) 34416131
## D) Contact Person:
Roberta Uyara
Tel.: +55 (47) 99160-4500
- E) Preparation Date: October 5, 2021
- F) Classification Name: Tooth shade resin material.
Common / Usual Name: Tooth shade resin material.
Proprietary Name: Vittra APS Unique
Product Code: EBF
Class: Class II
Regulation: 21 CFR 872.3690
## G) Product Description
Light-curing composite for all dental shades for use in anterior and posterior restorations, recommended for all classes of cavities. The composite is radiopaque, with total inorganic load of 72% to 80% in weight (52% to 60% in volume), average particles between 0.8 and 0.9 microns. It does not contain Bis-GMA nor Bis-EMA in its formula, following the present trend of products not made with Bisphenol A (BPA).
The composite has APS as its photoinitiation system. APS stands for Advanced Polymerization System, and consists of a combination of different photoinitiators that interact among themselves amplifying the curing capacity of the light emitted by the light-curing device.
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## H) Substantial Equivalence:
The Vittra APS Unique is equivalent with the following product:
| Equivalence | 510(k) Number | Model | Company |
|-------------|---------------|------------------|----------------|
| Predicate | K191306 | Llis, Vittra APS | Dentscare Ltda |
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## I) Intentions for Use:
| Indications for Use Comparison | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Vittra APS Unique | Llis, Vittra APS |
| The Vittra APS Unique composite is indicated for use in permanent and deciduous teeth: | The Llis and VITTRA APS composites are suitable for use in: |
| - Direct restorations in anterior and posterior teeth<br>(Classes I, II, III, IV, V and VI). | - Direct restorations in anterior and posterior teeth (I, II, III, IV, V e VI);<br>- Core build-ups;<br>- Teeth splinting;<br>- Indirect restorations such as inlays, onlays and veneers;<br>- Direct veneers with composites;<br>- Restoration of deciduous teeth;<br>- Diastema closing or reduction;<br>- Modification of teeth's shape (e.g.: conoid teeth);<br>- Cementation of tooth fragments;<br>- Porcelain/composite repairs. |
#### Discussion:
All resin composites can be used for both permanent and deciduous teeth. Furthernore, indications for the new device are within those of the predicate.
## J) Technological Characteristics Comparison:
The predicate device used to establish substantial equivalence for the Vittra APS Unique device is outlined below. This section of this submission will provide a comparison of decinical specifications of the Vittra APS Unique to the predicate device stratified by functional modality.
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| Device Manufacturer and<br>Common Name | Vittra APS Unique<br>Dentscare | Llis, Vittra APS<br>Dentscare |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510k # | K210231 | K191306 |
| Classification | Class II | Class II |
| Regulation # | 21 CFR 872.3690 | 21 CFR 872.3690 |
| Product Code | EBF | EBF |
| Classification Name | Tooth shade resin material | Tooth shade resin material |
| Patient Population | All the groups | All the groups |
| Prescription Use | RX only | RX only |
| Environment | Dental prosthetics and authorized laboratories<br>and clinics.<br>Vittra APS Unique must be stored in<br>temperatures between 5° to 30°C | Dental prosthetics and authorized laboratories and<br>clinics.<br>Llis, Vittra APS must be stored in temperatures between<br>5° to 30°C |
| Applicable Standards | ISO 4049 ; ISO 10993-1 | ISO 4049 ; ISO 10993-1 |
| Device Sterilization | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Primary Package Container: | Syringe and capsule | Syringe and capsule |
| Shelf life | 3 years | 3 years |
| Use the same materials or<br>substances in contact with the<br>same human tissues<br>or body fluids? | YES | YES |
| Is the product in compliance to<br>EN ISO 10993? | YES | YES |
| Tissues | Enamel and Dentin | Enamel and Dentin |
| Reusable | NO | NO |
| Duration | Permanent | Permanent |
| Part of body | Oral, teeth | Oral, teeth |
| Is it used for the same clinical<br>condition? | yes | yes |
| Is it used at the same site in the<br>body? | yes | yes |
| Is it used in a similar<br>population? | yes | yes |
| Is it used for the same intended<br>purpose? | yes | yes |
| Is not foreseen to deliver<br>significantly different<br>performances? | no | no |
| Is it similar conditions of use? | yes | yes |
| Is it similar specifications and<br>properties | yes | yes |
| Is it similar principles of<br>operation? | yes | yes |
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| CLINICAL STEP | Vittra APS Unique (Dentscare) | LLis, Vitra APS (Dentscare) |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Two options: total dam isolation<br>or relative isolation | YES | YES |
| Application according to<br>adhesive technique | YES | YES |
| Size for increments | 1.5 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Light curing unit | Power: ≥ 450mW/cm2<br>Wavelength: 400-500nm | Power: Llis ≥ 450mW/cm2, Vittra APS 700mW/ cm2<br>Wavelength: 400-500nm |
| Require finishing and polishing | YES | YES |
| Specification | Vittra APS Unique | Llis | Vittra APS |
|-------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| Sensitivity to ambient light | physically homogeneous | physically homogeneous | physically homogeneous |
| Depth of cure | 4.91 mm | 2.44 mm | 2.43 mm |
| Flexural strength | 137.8 MPa | 138.8 MPa | 142.6 MPa |
| Water sorption and solubility | Sorption: 7.93 µg/mm³<br>Solubility: 1.59 µg/mm³ | Sorption: 16.32 µg/mm³<br>Solubility: 4.78 µg/mm³ | Sorption: 15.55 µg/mm³<br>Solubility: 4.06 µg/mm³ |
| Radio-opacity | 2.23 mm | 1.98 mm | 2.31mm |
| Color stability | The observers did not attest any difference of color | The observers did not attest any difference of color | The observers did not attest any difference of color |
| Tensile Bond | Not requested by ISO 4049 | | |
| Shear Bond Strength | Not requested by ISO 4049 | | |
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#### Discussion:
The subject device is similar to the predicate device in that they are light activated, radio-opaque and restorative composite to be used for permanently cementing restorations. The subject device have substantially equivalent of indications for use, mode of use, technological properties and fulfil the EN ISO 4049:2019 minimum requirements. Despite the minor differences in formulation between the subject device and the predicate, they can be considered equivalent, since these differences does not affect the product's laboratorial and clinical performance and safety.
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ITDA R NELSON MEISTER, 474, JOINVILLE, ARINA 89219-501 BRAZIL 47 - 3441-6131
## K) Applicable Standards:
In order to reach substantially equivalent to the predicate device Vittra APS Unique was developed, as well produced in compliance with recognized international regulations and standards for the medical device industry.
ISO 4049 - Dentistry - Polymer-based restorative materials
ISO 10993-1 - Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process (EN ISO 10993-1:2009)
#### Conclusion:
Based on compliance with the international standard and regulation mentioned above, the device Vittra APS Unique demonstrates equivalency to the predicate device.
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## L) Non-clinical Testing:
In order to study the performance of the product, pre-clinical tests were performed according to the table below, for details about test results please see attachments below.
| Test | Specification | Results | Report |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Sensitivity to<br>environment<br>lighting -<br>ISO 4049 | According to the ISO 4049<br>standard, acceptance is related<br>to the physical homogeneity of<br>the sample, so the material<br>was compared after the test to<br>the same material pressed<br>between coverslips, but<br>without exposure to ambient<br>light. Thus, there is no<br>difference between the<br>samples. | After to read samples in triplicate,<br>it was found that all samples were<br>presented to be physically<br>homogeneous, thus Vittra APS<br>Unique and the predicate device<br>meet the specifications of the ISO<br>4049 standard. | |
| Depth of<br>Cure - ISO<br>4049 | According to ISO 4049, the<br>specified for this material is<br>that its curing depth is: > 1.5<br>mm. | The results showed that the<br>subject device and predicate<br>device are according the entry<br>requirement related to the depth of<br>cure and the values specified in<br>ISO 4049.<br>Vittra APS Unique: 4.91 mm<br>Llis: 2.44 mm<br>Vittra APS: 2.43 mm | |
| Colour tone<br>stability<br>after<br>radiation<br>and water<br>absorption -<br>ISO 4049<br>and<br>ISO<br>7491 | The acceptance must be<br>performed provided that there<br>is no more than a small change<br>in colour, it must be proven as<br>follows:<br>a) comparisons should be<br>made by visual inspection and<br>analysed by three observers<br>with normal vision, who do not<br>identify any differences in | All comparisons were carried out<br>by observers with normal eyesight.<br>They did not attest to any color<br>difference in the samples analysed.<br>The results presented prove that<br>the Vittra APS Unique, Llis and<br>Vittra APS resins are in accordance<br>with products entry requirements<br>as specified in the ISO4049<br>standard. | |
| | | | |
| | colour, this comparison must<br>be carried at a distance of 200<br>to 300 mm for a period of no<br>more than 2 seconds;<br>b) perform the comparison<br>cited in a) in a light chamber at<br>Day Light - D65 mode;<br>c) perform the comparison in<br>paragraph a), by placing the<br>specimen on a diffuse white<br>background of 90%<br>approximate reflectance, and it<br>should have as a limiting size<br>the size of the specimen, which<br>must be surrounded by a grey<br>background with a diffuse<br>reflectance of 30 ± 5%. | | |
| Radiopacity -<br>ISO 4049 | According to ISO 4049, the<br>material is considered<br>radiopaque if the specimen has<br>a value of > $1.0$ mm when<br>compared to the aluminum<br>scale, therefore, the value of<br>"X" obtained through the<br>equation of the line, must be > $1$ . | The average results obtained for<br>radiopacity of Vittra Unique APS<br>FGM was $2.23$ , thus being higher<br>than that specified in ISO 4049.<br>Vittra APS Unique: $2.23$ mm<br>Llis: $1.98$ mm<br>Vittra APS: $2.31$ mm | |
| Flexing<br>Resistance -<br>ISO 4049 | According to the ISO 4049<br>standard the specification for<br>flexural strength is ≥ $80$ MPa. | All results below are within the<br>specified limit, so the materials<br>follow ISO 4049.<br>Vittra APS Unique: $137.8$ MPa<br>Llis: $138.8$ MPa<br>Vittra APS: $142.6$ MPa | |
| Water<br>sorption and<br>solubility. | Sorption: Maximum of $40$ μm/mm3. | The results show that Vittra APS<br>Unique and the predicate device<br>products meet the entry | |
| - ISO 4049 | Solubility: maximum of 7.5 μm/mm³. | requirement for sorption and water<br>solubility, in accordance with ISO<br>4049.<br><br>Sorption/Solubility (µg/mm³)<br>Vittra APS Unique: 7.93 / 1.59<br>Llis: 16.32 / 4.78<br>Vittra APS: 15.55 / 4.06 | |
| Accelerated<br>Stability<br>Studies | Study created to accelerate the<br>possible chemical degradation<br>and/or physical changes of the<br>product in forced conditions of<br>storage. | Considering the results observed at<br>the end of the 274 days test period,<br>the shelf-life of 3 years in the<br>storage condition of 30 °C for the<br>product can be confirmed. | |
| Long-term<br>Stability<br>Study | Study designed to verify the<br>physical and chemical<br>characteristics of the product<br>during the expected shelf life.<br>The results are used to confirm<br>the expiration date and<br>storage conditions. | Shelf-life test has not yet been<br>completed, the product is being<br>commercialized based on the<br>results of accelerated stability<br>acquired during the prototype. | |
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DENTSCARE LTDA AV. EDGAR NELSON MEISTER, 474, JOINVILLE, SANTA CATARINA 89219-501 BRAZIL Ph: 55 - 47 - 3441-6131
Conclusion: Based on the performance test applied to this Vittra APS Unique and the predicate (Llis, Vittra APS) comparison, we conclude that the subject device is substantially equivalent with the predicates, since all products, meet the same recognized standard.
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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.