The BellaTek Encode Emergence Healing Abutments are intended for use as an accessory to endosseous dental implants during endosseous and gingival healing to prepare gingival tissue for acceptance of a final abutment and restoration.
Device Story
Two-piece healing abutment (abutment and retaining screw) used in dental implant procedures; facilitates gingival tissue healing and creates emergence profile for final restoration. Device fixated on implant via retaining screw in one-stage or two-stage surgical protocols; remains in mouth until soft tissue develops. Features machined markings on occlusal surface for identification during intraoral scanning or impression taking. Used by dentists in clinical settings. Benefits patient by shaping soft tissue for final prosthesis. Machined from Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V ELI); color anodized pink for aesthetics. Provided sterile via gamma irradiation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data included. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing: sterilization validation (ISO 11137-2, SAL 10^-6), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1, ISO 10993-5), and MRI compatibility assessment. Shelf life of 5 years leveraged from predicate K173374.
Technological Characteristics
Two-piece healing abutment and retaining screw; material: Titanium Alloy Ti-6Al-4V ELI (ASTM F136). Features machined identification markings on occlusal surface. Color anodized pink. Sterilized via gamma irradiation. MR conditional. Available in various diameters, emergence profiles, and heights.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as an accessory to endosseous dental implants during endosseous and gingival healing to prepare gingival tissue for acceptance of a final abutment and restoration in patients requiring dental implant prosthetic rehabilitation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly connected to the endosseous dental implant and is intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Root-Form Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments” will serve as the special control. (See § 872.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.)
Certain BellaTek Encode Healing Abutments and Certain EP Healing Abutments (K072642)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Biomet 3i LLC Krupal Patel Principal Regulatory Specialist 4555 Riverside Drive Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Re: K212730
Trade/Device Name: BellaTek Encode Emergence Healing Abutments Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NHA Dated: November 19, 2021 Received: November 22, 2021
Dear Krupal Patel:
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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Andrew I. Steen Assistant Director DHT1B: Division of Dental and ENT Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# INDICATIONS FOR USE
510(k) Number (if known): K212730
Device Name: BellaTek Encode Emergence Healing Abutments
# Indications for Use:
The BellaTek Encode Emergence Healing Abutments are intended for use as an accessory to endosseous dental implants during endosseous and gingival healing to prepare gingival tissue for acceptance of a final abutment and restoration.
Prescription Use X Over-The-Counter Use AND/OR (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE OF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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# BellaTek Encode Emergence Healing Abutments 510(k) Summary K212730 12/21/2021
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR § 807.92
### I. Submitter Information:
| Name: | Biomet 3i LLC |
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| Address: | 4555 Riverside Drive<br>Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 |
| Phone: | (561) 776-6923 |
| Fax: | (561) 514-6316 |
Contact Person: Krupal Patel Job Title: Principal Regulatory Specialist Email: krupal.patel(@zimmerbiomet.com
- II. Proprietary Trade Name: BellaTek Encode Emergence Healing Abutments
- III. Device Classification Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment (21 CFR 872.3630)
- IV. Regulatory Class: Class II
- V. Product Code: NHA
#### Predicate Devices: VI.
Primary predicate device:
- . TSV BellaTek Encode Healing Abutments (K173374)
Reference device:
- . Eztetic BellaTek Encode Healing Abutments (K170013)
- Certain BellaTek Encode Healing Abutments and Certain EP Healing Abutments referenced in Biomet 3i Dental Abutments and Restorative Components (K072642)
#### VII. Product Description:
The BellaTek Encode Emergence Healing Abutment is a two-piece healing abutment (abutment with a retaining screw) designed to facilitate gingival tissue healing before a final restoration is placed. It consists of an abutment and a retaining screw that are assembled and packaged together and provided sterile. Both components are machined from Titanium Alloy Ti-6Al-4V ELI
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(ASTM F136). They are available in pre-defined diameters, emergence profiles and heights to accommodate varying patient anatomies. The shelf life of the TSV BellaTek Encode Healing Abutment is 5 years from the date of manufacture and they are intended for single use only. The device is packaged in a blister tray with Tyvek Lid and sold sterile. The device is sterilized using the gamma irradiation method. The BellaTek Encode Emergence Healing Abutments are color anodized for aesthetic purposes.
# Indications for Use: VIII.
The BellaTek Encode Emergence Healing Abutments are intended for use as an accessory to endosseous dental implants during endosseous and gingival healing to prepare gingival tissue for acceptance of a final abutment and restoration.
# IX. Summary of the Technological Characteristics:
The BellaTek Encode Emergence Healing Abutments are designed to aid in soft tissue contouring during the healing period after implant placement, creating an emergence profile for the final prosthesis. They have the added design feature of machined markings for identification when taking an abutment level impression or an intraoral scan/digital impression. Identification and orientation information is captured in the intraoral scan or model scan.
The BellaTek Encode Emergence Healing Abutments consist of three variations differing primarily on the implant connection: TSV BellaTek Encode Emergence Healing Abutments, Eztetic BellaTek Encode Emergence Healing Abutments, and Certain BellaTek Encode Emergence Healing Abutments. The retaining screw is used to secure the abutment to the implant. The subject device seats on the lead-in bevel (TSV and Eztetic) or the seating surface (Certain) of the implant connection. A substantial equivalence comparison of subject and predicate device is provided in Table 1.
The BellaTek Encode Emergence Healing Abutments and retaining screws are color anodized pink for improved aesthetics. The primary predicate device does not have color anodization, however the reference device in K072642 does have color anodization in a manner similar to the subject devices. The landmark pattern on the occlusal surface of the BellaTek Encode Emergence Healing Abutments represents a simplified "code scheme" that achieves same functionality as the predicate device. The BellaTek Encode Emergence Healing Abutments are offered in additional emergence profiles and slightly different abutment heights to accommodate varying patient anatomy as compared to the predicate device. Risk Analysis was conducted in accordance to ISO 14971 to evaluate the effect of the modifications on the subject device. The Biocompatibility evaluation, MRI assessment and Design Validation studies have shown that the device changes, including emergence profile sizes, full color anodization and machined marking designs, do not raise new risks and it concludes that the differences between the predicate and the subject device do not impact the substantial equivalence of the product.
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| Feature | Subject Device<br>BellaTek Encode<br>Emergence Healing<br>Abutment | Primary Predicate<br>TSV BellaTek<br>Encode Healing<br>Abutment<br>(K173374) | Reference Device 1<br>Eztetic BellaTek<br>Encode Healing<br>Abutment<br>(K170013) | Reference Device 2<br>Certain BellaTek<br>Encode Healing<br>Abutment & Certain<br>EP Healing<br>Abutment<br>(K072642) |
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| Intended Use/<br>Indications for<br>Use | The BellaTek<br>Encode Emergence<br>Healing Abutments<br>are intended for use<br>as an accessory to<br>endosseous dental<br>implants during<br>endosseous and<br>gingival healing to<br>prepare gingival<br>tissue for acceptance<br>of a final abutment<br>and restoration. | The TSV BellaTek<br>Encode Healing<br>Abutments are<br>intended for use as<br>an accessory to<br>endosseous dental<br>implants during<br>endosseous and<br>gingival healing to<br>prepare gingival<br>tissue for<br>acceptance of a<br>final abutment and<br>restoration. | The Eztetic<br>BellaTek Encode<br>Healing Abutments<br>are intended for use<br>as an accessory to<br>endosseous dental<br>implants during<br>endosseous and<br>gingival healing to<br>prepare gingival<br>tissue for acceptance<br>of a final abutment<br>and restoration. | Biomet 3i Dental<br>Abutments are<br>intended for use as<br>accessories to<br>endosseous dental<br>implant to support a<br>prosthetic device in a<br>partially or<br>completely<br>edentulous patient. A<br>dental abutment is<br>intended for use to<br>support single and<br>multiple tooth<br>prosthesis, in the<br>mandible or maxilla.<br>The prosthesis can<br>be screw retained or<br>cement retained.<br>Restorative<br>Components:<br>• Temporary<br>Healing<br>Abutments are<br>intended for use<br>to shape and<br>maintain the soft<br>tissue opening<br>during healing.<br>• Castable<br>restorative<br>components are<br>intended for use<br>as accessories to<br>endosseous dental<br>implants to aid in<br>the fabrication of<br>dental prosthetics.<br>• Screw |
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| Feature | Subject Device<br>BellaTek Encode<br>Emergence Healing<br>Abutment | Primary Predicate<br>TSV BellaTek<br>Encode Healing<br>Abutment<br>(K173374) | Reference Device 1<br>Eztetic BellaTek<br>Encode Healing<br>Abutment<br>(K170013) | Reference Device 2<br>Certain BellaTek<br>Encode Healing<br>Abutment & Certain<br>EP Healing<br>Abutment<br>(K072642) |
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| Operating<br>Principle | The BellaTek<br>Encode Emergence<br>Healing Abutment<br>aids in prosthetic<br>rehabilitation by<br>supporting the<br>surrounding gingival<br>tissue during the<br>healing period. The<br>healing abutment is<br>fixated on the<br>implant using a<br>retaining screw<br>immediately after<br>implant placement in<br>a one-stage surgical<br>protocol. In a two-<br>stage surgical<br>protocol, the healing<br>abutment is fixated<br>on the implant<br>following the bone<br>healing period. The<br>soft tissue is sutured<br>around the healing<br>abutment and the<br>device remains in the<br>mouth until the soft<br>tissue fully develops. | The TSV BellaTek<br>Encode Healing<br>Abutment aids in<br>prosthetic<br>rehabilitation by<br>supporting the<br>surrounding<br>gingival tissue<br>during the healing<br>period. The healing<br>abutment is fixated<br>on the implant<br>using a retaining<br>screw immediately<br>after implant<br>placement in a one-<br>stage surgical<br>protocol. In a two-<br>stage surgical<br>protocol, the<br>healing abutment is<br>fixated on the<br>implant following<br>the bone healing<br>period. The soft<br>tissue is sutured<br>around the healing<br>abutment and the<br>device remains in<br>the mouth until the<br>soft tissue fully<br>develops. | The Eztetic<br>BellaTek Encode<br>Healing Abutment<br>aids in prosthetic<br>rehabilitation by<br>supporting the<br>surrounding gingival<br>tissue during the<br>healing period. The<br>healing abutment is<br>fixated on the<br>implant using a<br>retaining screw<br>immediately after<br>implant placement<br>in a one-stage<br>surgical protocol. In<br>a two-stage surgical<br>protocol, the healing<br>abutment is fixated<br>on the implant<br>following the bone<br>healing period. The<br>soft tissue is sutured<br>around the healing<br>abutment and the<br>device remains in<br>the mouth until the<br>soft tissue fully<br>develops. | components are<br>intended for use<br>as accessories to<br>endosseous dental<br>implants for<br>retention of screw<br>retained<br>abutments to the<br>dental implant.<br>The Certain<br>BellaTek Encode<br>Healing Abutment<br>aids in prosthetic<br>rehabilitation by<br>supporting the<br>surrounding gingival<br>tissue during the<br>healing period. The<br>healing abutment is<br>fixated on the<br>implant using a<br>retaining screw<br>immediately after<br>implant placement in<br>a one-stage surgical<br>protocol. In a two-<br>stage surgical<br>protocol, the healing<br>abutment is fixated<br>on the implant<br>following the bone<br>healing period. The<br>soft tissue is sutured<br>around the healing<br>abutment and the<br>device remains in the<br>mouth until the soft<br>tissue fully develops. |
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| Feature | Subject Device<br>BellaTek Encode<br>Emergence Healing<br>Abutment | Primary Predicate<br>TSV BellaTek<br>Encode Healing<br>Abutment<br>(K173374) | Reference Device 1<br>Eztetic BellaTek<br>Encode Healing<br>Abutment<br>(K170013) | Reference Device 2<br>Certain BellaTek<br>Encode Healing<br>Abutment & Certain<br>EP Healing<br>Abutment<br>(K072642) |
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| Identification | Scheme<br>(Machined<br>Markings) | Scheme<br>(Machined<br>Markings) | Scheme<br>(Machined<br>Markings) | Scheme<br>(Machined<br>Markings) |
| Emergence<br>Profile (mm) | TSV Abutments:<br>3.8, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 5.7,<br>6.5, 6.8 and 7.5<br>Eztetic Abutments:<br>3.7 and 4.5<br>Certain Abutments:<br>3.8, 4.1, 5.0, 6.0, 6.8<br>and 7.5 | 3.8, 5.0, 5.6, 6.0<br>and 6.8 | 3.8 and 5.0 | 3.8, 4.1, 5.0, 5.6, 6.0,<br>6.8 and 7.5 |
| Abutment<br>Height (mm) | TSV Abutments:<br>3.0, 5.0 and 7.0<br>Eztetic Abutments:<br>3.0, 5.0 and 7.0<br>Certain Abutments:<br>3.0, 5.0 and 7.0 | 3.0, 5.0 and 7.0 | 3.0, 4.0, 6.0 and 8.0 | 3.0, 4.0, 6.0 and 8.0 |
| Restorative<br>Platform<br>Diameter (mm) | TSV Abutments:<br>3.5, 4.5 and 5.7<br>Eztetic Abutments:<br>2.9<br>Certain Abutments:<br>3.4, 4.1, 5.0 and 6.0 | 3.5, 4.5. 5.7 | 2.9 | 3.4, 4.1, 5.0 and 6.0 |
| Mating Implant | TSV Abutments:<br>Zimmer Dental TSV<br>Dental Implant<br>System<br>Eztetic Abutments:<br>Zimmer Dental<br>Eztetic Dental<br>Implant System<br>Certain Abutments:<br>Biomet 3i Certain<br>(Internal Hex) Dental<br>Implant System | Zimmer Dental<br>TSV Dental<br>Implant System | Zimmer Dental<br>Eztetic Dental<br>Implant System | Biomet 3i Certain<br>(Internal Hex)<br>Dental Implant<br>System |
| Color<br>Anodization | Pink color<br>anodization | None | None | Certain EP Healing<br>Abutment include<br>color anodized<br>surfaces |
| Abutment and<br>Screw Material | Titanium Alloy<br>(Ti-6Al-4V ELI) | Titanium Alloy<br>(Ti-6Al-4V ELI) | Titanium Alloy<br>(Ti-6Al-4V ELI) | Titanium Alloy<br>(Ti-6Al-4V ELI) |
| Packaging | Bubble Tray<br>packaging<br>configuration | Bubble Tray<br>packaging<br>configuration | Bubble Tray<br>packaging<br>configuration | Bubble Tray<br>packaging<br>configuration |
| Sterilization | Supplied Sterile | Supplied Sterile | Supplied Sterile | Supplied Sterile |
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| Feature | Subject Device<br>BellaTek Encode<br>Emergence Healing<br>Abutment | Primary Predicate<br>TSV BellaTek<br>Encode Healing<br>Abutment<br>(K173374) | Reference Device 1<br>Eztetic BellaTek<br>Encode Healing<br>Abutment<br>(K170013) | Reference Device 2<br>Certain BellaTek<br>Encode Healing<br>Abutment & Certain<br>EP Healing<br>Abutment<br>(K072642) |
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| Method | (Gamma radiation) | (Gamma radiation) | (Gamma radiation) | (Gamma radiation) |
| Shelf Life | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
| Single Use | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
# X. Non-Clinical Testing:
Non-clinical testing data submitted or relied upon to demonstrate substantial equivalence included radiation sterilization validation according to ISO 11137-2, demonstration a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 106, biological evaluation according to ISO 10993-1 demonstrating acceptable biocompatibility and accelerated and real time aging studies by reference to K173374 demonstrating a shelf life of five years.
The subject devices have less surface area and are made out of same materials as compared to previously tested Biomet 3i devices that were used for MR compatibility testing. Hence the MR testing data is leveraged and the subject devices are labeled as MR conditional.
Risk analysis was conducted in accordance to ISO 14971 to evaluate the effect of the modifications on the subject device. The changes in design from the predicate devices have been verified through biocompatibility evaluation, MRI compatibility assessment and design validation study. The changes to the subject device do not identify new risks. nor do the changes impact the risk profile of the device compared to the predicate devices. Revised labeling was provided to ensure proper placement of the device due to differences in emergence profile. Design control activities conclude that the differences between the predicate and the subject device do not impact the substantial equivalence of the product. In addition, confirmatory cytotoxicity testing was performed via ISO 10993-5, which also demonstrated substantial equivalence.
No clinical data were included in this submission.
### XI. Conclusion:
The subject devices have demonstrated substantial equivalence to the predicate devices in that they utilize same materials and fundamental designs and also have the same intended use and principles of operation.
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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.