Biodentine XP 500 and 200 are bioactive dentin substitutes supplied in all-in-one cartridges containing powder and liquid phases. Used by dental healthcare professionals in clinical settings for crown, pulp, and root applications. The device requires the Biodentine Mixer for preparation and the Biodentine Gun for dispensing. The material is mixed to form a restorative paste applied to tooth structures (enamel, dentine, pulp). It functions as a bioactive material to induce mineralization processes, aiding in pulp protection, root repair, and dentin restoration. The output is a set restorative material that replaces or repairs damaged tooth tissue, supporting clinical decision-making in endodontic and restorative procedures. Benefits include biocompatibility, sealing ability, and bioactivity for tooth preservation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data collected. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing (physical-chemical properties, bioactivity, biocompatibility) and clinical evaluation data from the predicate device. Bench testing confirmed equivalence in working time, setting time, compressive strength, sealing ability, pH, porosity, hardness, and radiopacity. Biocompatibility data confirms the device is non-mutagenic, non-sensitizing, non-irritant, and lacks systemic toxicity.
Technological Characteristics
Bioactive dentin substitute. Powder: tricalcium silicate, zirconium oxide, calcium oxide, calcium carbonate, iron-oxide pigments. Liquid: calcium chloride, polycarboxylate, purified water. Supplied in single-dose all-in-one cartridges. Requires dedicated mixer and gun for preparation/dispensing. Non-sterile. Physical properties: setting time 9-25 min, compressive strength ≥ 150 MPa at 24h.
Indications for Use
Indicated for temporary teeth (children from 2 years of age) and permanent teeth (immature or mature) for: permanent dentine restoration under composites or Inlay/Onlay; temporary dentine-enamel restoration; restoration of deep/large coronal carious lesions (sandwich technique); restoration of cervical or radicular lesions; pulp capping (direct/indirect); pulpotomy for reversible/irreversible pulpitis with controlled bleeding; repair of root/furcation perforations; repair of internal/external resorptions; root-end filling; and apexification in immature permanent teeth.
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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August 10, 2021
Septodont Greg Montgomery Business Operations Manager 205 Granite Run Drive, Suite 150 Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
Re: K211799
Trade/Device Name: Biodentine XP 500, Biodentine XP 200 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3820 Regulation Name: Root Canal Filling Resin Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KIF Dated: June 4, 2021 Received: June 10, 2021
#### Dear Greg Montgomery:
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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Michael E. Adjodha, M.ChE. Assistant Director DHT1B: Division of Dental and ENT 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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K211799
Device Name Biodentine XP 500, Biodentine XP 200
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
In the crown:
For temporary teeth (children from 2 years of age) and permanent teeth (immature or mature):
- Permanent dentine restoration under composites or Inlay/Onlay
- Temporary dentine-enamel restoration;
- Restoration of deep and/or large coronal carious lesions (sandwich technique);
- Restoration of cervical or radicular lesions.
On the pulp:
For temporary teeth (children from 2 years of age) and permanent teeth (immature or mature):
- Pulp capping (direct and indirect).
- Pulpotomy for diagnosed symptoms of reversible pulpitis where bleeding is controlled within 5 minutes.
In the root:
For permanent teeth (immature or mature):
- Repair of root perforations;
- Repair of furcation perforations;
- Repair of perforating internal resorptions;
- Repair of external resorption;
- Root-end filling in endodontic surgery (retrograde filling).
For immature permanent teeth
- Apexification;
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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#### 5. 510(K) SUMMARY
#### K211799
# Septodont Biodentine™ XP 500, Biodentine™ XP 200 (per 21CFR 807.92)
#### 1. SUBMITTER/510(K) HOLDER
Septodont
58, rue du Pont de Créteil 94107 Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, Cedex France
Phone: 331-49-76-71-16 Establishment Registration No: 9610964 Contact: Leslie Fillion, Regulatory Affairs Manager Contact Phone: +1-(519)-623-4800, x6354 Contact Email: lfillion(@septodont.com Date Prepared: 08/09/2021
#### 2. DEVICE NAME
| Device Name: | Biodentine™ XP 500, Biodentine™ XP 200 |
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| Device Classification Name: | Resin, Root Canal Filling/Liner, Cavity, Calcium Hydroxide |
| Regulation Number: | primary : 872.3820 |
| Classification Product Code: | primary: KIF |
| Device Class: | II |
#### 3. PREDICATE DEVICE
| Manufacturer: | Septodont |
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| Device Name: | BiodentineTM |
| Device Classification Name: | Resin, Root Canal Filling/Liner, Cavity, Calcium Hydroxide |
| 510(k) Number: | K140132 |
| Regulation Number: | primary: 872.3820, secondary: 872.3275 |
| Classification Product Code: | primary: KIF, secondary: EMA |
| Device Class: | II |
#### 4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Biodentine™ XP 500, Biodentine™ XP 200 is a bioactive dentin substitute. The product is prepared from a mixture of a Biodentine™ XP 500, Biodentine™ XP 200 powder and a liquid. The product is presented in all-in-one cartridge containing thepowder phase and the liquid phase, ready to be mixed.
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The medical device is presented in two presentations, the Biodentine™ XP 500 for the extraction of 500mg of finished product and the Biodentine™ XP 200 for the extraction of 200mg of finished product. The subject device is to be used with 2 accessories, the Biodentine™ Mixer and the Biodentine™ Gun.
#### 5. INTENDED USE
Bioactive dentin substitute.
#### 6. INDICATIONS FOR USE
In the crown:
For temporary teeth (children from 2 years of age) and permanent teeth (immature or mature):
- Permanent dentine restoration under composites or Inlav/Onlav
- Temporary dentine-enamel restoration;
- Restoration of deep and/or large coronal carious lesions (sandwich technique);
- Restoration of cervical or radicular lesions.
## On the pulp:
For temporary teeth (children from 2 years of age) and permanent teeth (immature or mature):
- Pulp capping (direct and indirect).
- Pulpotomy for diagnosed symptoms of reversible pulpitis and irreversible pulpitis where bleeding is controlled within 5 minutes.
In the root:
For permanent teeth (immature or mature):
- Repair of root perforations;
- Repair of furcation perforations;
- Repair of perforating internal resorptions;
- Repair of external resorption:
- Root-end filling in endodontic surgery (retrograde filling).
For immature permanent teeth
- Apexification:
## 7. SUMMARY OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS COMPARED TO THE PREDICATE DEVICE/S
Septodont demonstrated that, Biodentine™ XP 500, Biodentine™ XP 200 is substantially equivalent in indications and design principles to its predicate device, Septodont's Biodentine™ device, K140132 (cleared on June 27th 2014). The subject device and the predicate device have intended used, similar indication for use, same technological characteristics and are made of same materials.
Any differences in their methods of application do not raise any new issues of safety or efficacy for the Biodentine™ XP 500, Biodentine™ XP 200 device.
#### 8. SUMMARY OF NON-CLINICAL PERFORMANCE TESTING AS BASIS FOR SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
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Biodentine™ XP 500, Biodentine™ XP 200 have undergone extensive bench testing to provide evidence that its physical-chemical properties are substantially equivalent to the Biodentine™ predicate device. Both devices are providednon-sterile, have comparable aspect, working time, setting time, compressive strength, sealing ability, pH, porosity, u hardness and radiopacity.
Biological equivalence has been demonstrated between the subject device, Biodentine™ XP 500, Biodentine™ XP 200 and predicate device, Biodentine™ allowing Septodont to conclude based on Biodentine™ biocompatibilitydata, that Biodentine™ XP 500, Biodentine™ XP 200 is not mutagenic nor a sensitizer or irritant and does not induce any systemic toxicity. It is considered as fully biocompatible and equally bioactive as it is able to induce the mineralization processes.
## 9. SUMMARY OF CLINICAL TESTING AS BASIS FOR SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
No clinical data was collected using Biodentine™ XP 500. Biodentine™ XP 200 to support substantial equivalence between the subject and the predicate devices. Clinical equivalence between the two devices has been demonstrated based on the equivalence demonstration in terms of intended use/indications for use, physico- mechanical, chemical, bioactivity and biological properties.
Furthermore, devices are used for the same clinical condition, including similar severity and stage of disease, at the same site in the body (crown, pulp or root of the tooth), in contact with the same tissues (enamel, dentine, pulp), in same population (adult and pediations from 2 years age) and has same relevant critical performance in view of the expected clinical effect for a specific intended purpose. Consequently, the use of the clinical evaluation data obtained using the Biodentine™ is sufficient to demonstrate clinical conformity for the Biodentine™ XP 500, Biodentine™ XP 200.
# 10. CONCLUSIONS DRAWN FROM NON-CLINICAL AND CLINICAL TESTS
The subject device, Biodentine™ XP 500, Biodentine™ XP 200 and its predicate device Biodentine™ are designated for equivalentbioactive dentin substitute and have comparable chemical, physical and performance specifications. Both products have equivalent shelf-life. Based on the above information and data provided in this submission, the subject device has been demonstrated to be substantially equivalent to Septodont's cleared device, Biodentine™ (K140132, cleared on 06-27-2014).
| | | | Table 5-1. Side-by-Side Comparison of Biodentine™ XP 500, Biodentine™ XP 200 with | | | |
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| | Predicate Device Biodentine™. | | | | | |
| Characteristic | Subject:<br>Biodentine™ XP<br>500,<br>Biodentine™ XP<br>200 | Predicate:<br>Biodentine™(K140132;<br>cleared on 2014 June 27th) | Comparison<br>(Same,<br>Similar,<br>Different) | |
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| Manufacturer | Septodont | Septodont | Same | |
| Classification device code | KIF | KIF / EMA | Same | |
| Classification Name | Resin, Root canal filling | Resin, Root canal filling | Same | |
| Class | Class II | Class II | Same | |
| Intended Use | Bioactive dentine substitute | Bioactive dentine substitute | Same | |
| Indications | In the crown:<br>For temporary teeth (children<br>from 2 years of age) and | In the crown: | Similar | |
| Characteristic | Subject:<br>Biodentine™ XP<br>500,<br>Biodentine™ XP<br>200 | Predicate:<br>Biodentine™(K140132;<br>cleared on 2014 June 27th) | Comparison<br>(Same,<br>Similar,<br>Different) | |
| | permanent teeth (immature<br>or mature)<br>- Permanent dentine<br>restoration under<br>composites or Inlay/Onlay<br>- Temporary dentine-<br>enamel restoration<br>- Restoration of deep<br>and/or large coronal<br>carious lesions (sandwich<br>technique).<br>- Restoration of cervical<br>or radicular lesions | -Permanent dentine<br>restoration under composites<br>or Inlay/Onlay<br>-Temporary dentine-enamel<br>restoration.<br>-Restoration of deep and/or<br>large coronal carious lesions<br>(sandwich technique).<br>-Restoration of cervical<br>radicular lesions. | | |
| | On the pulp:<br>For temporary teeth (children<br>from 2 years of age) and<br>permanent teeth (immature<br>or mature)<br>- Pulp capping (direct and<br>indirect)<br>- Pulpotomy for diagnosed<br>symptoms of reversible<br>pulpitis and irreversible<br>pulpitis where bleeding is<br>controlled within 5<br>minutes | -Pulp capping.<br>-Pulpotomy. | Similar | |
| | In the root:<br>For permanent teeth<br>(immature or mature)<br>- Repair of root perforations.<br>- Repair of furcation<br>perforations<br>- Repair of perforating<br>internal resorptions<br>- Repair of external<br>resorption<br>- Root-end filling in<br>endodontic surgery<br>(retrograde filling) | In the root:<br>- Repair of root perforations.<br>- Repair of furcation<br>perforations.<br>- Repair of perforating<br>internal resorptions.<br>- Repair of external<br>resorption<br>- Root-end filling in<br>endodontic surgery<br>(retrograde filling). | Similar | |
| Characteristic | Subject:<br>Biodentine™ XP<br>500,<br>Biodentine™ XP<br>200 | Predicate:<br>Biodentine™(K140132;<br>cleared on 2014 June 27th) | Comparison<br>(Same,<br>Similar,<br>Different) | |
| | For immature permanent<br>teeth:<br>- Apexification | - Apexification. | | |
| User population | Biodentine™ XP 500,<br>Biodentine™ XP 200 is<br>intendedto be applied on<br>temporary teeth (from 2<br>years old), on permanent<br>teeth (mature or immature)<br>or on non-vital immature<br>permanent teeth<br>depending on indication. | Information not provided in<br>Biodentine™ label submitted<br>in K140132. | Similar;<br>User population<br>information in<br>label is now<br>required for all<br>Septodont's<br>product | |
| Prescription/ over-the- | Prescription | Prescription | Same | |
| counter use<br>Single-use /multiple use | Single use | Single use | Same | |
| Galenic Forms | Powder/Liquid | Powder/Liquid | Same | |
| Ingredients | Powder: tricalcium silicate,<br>zirconium oxide, calcium<br>oxide, calcium carbonate,<br>iron-oxide based pigments<br>Liquid: calcium chloride,<br>polycarboxylate, purified<br>water | Powder: tricalcium silicate,<br>zirconium oxide, calcium<br>oxide, calcium carbonate,<br>iron-oxide based pigments<br>Liquid: calcium chloride,<br>polycarboxylate, purified<br>water | Same | |
| Ingredients quantity | | | | |
| | XP500:<br>Powder: 700mg<br>Liquid: 190µL<br><br>XP200 :<br>Powder: 450mg<br>Liquid: 122µL | Capsule of powder : 700mg<br>Single-dose container of<br>liquid : 250µL<br>The dental healthcare<br>professional put 5 or 6 drops<br>into the capsule powder i.e<br>173µL to 208µL | Similar; ratio<br>powder/liquid<br>(w/w) is<br>equivalent for<br>subject device<br>(XP500 (3.04)<br>and XP200<br>(2.91))<br>compared to<br>predicate<br>device<br>(between 2.79<br>and 3.34). | |
| Liquid formulation | In XP200 and XP500<br>formulation:<br>For 100 g quantity:<br>Plasticizer: 0.5 g<br>Purified water: 70.10 g | For 100 g quantity:<br>Plasticizer: 2.0 g<br>Purified water: 68.60 g | Similar;<br>BiodentineTM<br>XP liquid<br>formulation is<br>similar to<br>BiodentineTMliq<br>uid formulation. | |
| Characteristic | Subject:<br>BiodentineTM XP<br>500,<br>BiodentineTM XP<br>200 | Predicate:<br>BiodentineTM(K140132;<br>cleared on 2014 June 27th) | Comparison<br>(Same,<br>Similar,<br>Different) | |
| | | | | The ingredients<br>are the same<br>but the quantity<br>for the<br>plasticizer<br>agent and the<br>purified water<br>are different<br>from the<br>predicate.<br>Performance<br>equivalence has<br>been<br>demonstrated<br>on subject and<br>predicate<br>finished<br>products<br>demonstrating<br>that the<br>difference in<br>plasticizer<br>quantity in the<br>liquid<br>formulation<br>does not impact<br>product<br>specifications<br>when compared<br>subject device<br>(XP500 and<br>XP200) to<br>predicate<br>device. |
| Containers | Powder and liquid are<br>packaged in the all-in-one<br>Biodentine™ XP 500,<br>Biodentine™ XP 200<br>single-dose cartridge | Powder in capsule<br>Liquid in single-dose<br>container | Different;<br>however,<br>stability results<br>obtained for<br>subject device<br>provide<br>equivalent shelf<br>life than the | |
| Characteristic | Subject:<br>Biodentine™ XP<br>500,<br>Biodentine™ XP<br>200 | Predicate:<br>Biodentine™(K140132;<br>cleared on 2014 June 27th) | Comparison<br>(Same,<br>Similar,<br>Different) | |
| | | | | |
| | | | predicate<br>device.<br>Human factor<br>study has<br>provided<br>evidence of<br>safety and<br>effectiveness<br>for the subject<br>device. | |
| Mixing and Dispensing | Mixing: using the<br>BiodentineTM Mixer<br>Dispensing: using the<br>BiodentineTM Gun dispenser<br>by the dental healthcare<br>specialist | Mixing: using a mixer<br>Dispensing: Manually by the<br>dental healthcare specialist | Same for<br>mixing step.<br><br>Different for<br>the dispensing<br>step, however<br>human factor<br>study has<br>provided<br>evidence of<br>safety and<br>effectiveness<br>for the subject<br>device. | |
| Working Time | ≥ 1min | ≥ 1min | Same | |
| Setting Time (at 37°C) | 9 to 25 min<br>(average time of 12.5<br>minutes) | 9 to 25 min<br>(average time of 12.5<br>minutes) | Same | |
| Compressive strength | ≥ 150 MPA at 24h | ≥ 150 MPA at 24h | Same | |
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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.