K220816 · Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. · EIH · Aug 2, 2022 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K220816
Device Name
BruxZir NOW
Applicant
Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc.
Product Code
EIH · Dental
Decision Date
Aug 2, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.6660
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
BruxZir® NOW is intended to be used in fabrication of dental restorations such as crowns and bridges for the purpose of restoring chewing function.
Device Story
BruxZir® NOW is a pre-shaded, fully sintered Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) CAD/CAM block. It is used by dental laboratories or professionals to fabricate single-unit or multiple-unit dental restorations (crowns and bridges) via CAD/CAM or manual milling systems. The device serves as the raw material for the restoration, which is milled based on the patient's anatomical tooth rendering. The final restoration restores chewing function. The device is provided in various shades and sizes.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data included. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing: flexural strength, solubility, shade evaluation, biocompatibility (cytotoxicity), radioactivity, and packaging validation (ASTM D4169-16). All tests met ISO 6872:2015/Amd 1:2018 and ISO 10993-1:2018 requirements.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) with pigments. Form: Fully sintered blocks in various sizes/shades. Mechanical: Flexural strength >800 MPa (Type II Class 5 per ISO 6872:2015/Amd 1:2018). Solubility: <100 µg/cm². Radioactivity: <1.0 Bq/g U-238. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-1 compliant. Packaging: ASTM D4169-16 validated.
Indications for Use
Indicated for dental restorations using CAD/CAM or manual milling machines. Processed through dental laboratories or by dental professionals.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Porcelain powder for clinical use is a device consisting of a mixture of kaolin, felspar, quartz, or other substances intended for use in the production of artificial teeth in fixed or removable dentures, of jacket crowns, facings, and veneers. The device is used in prosthetic dentistry by heating the powder mixture to a high temperature in an oven to produce a hard prosthesis with a glass-like finish.
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August 2, 2022
Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. So Hyun Park Regulatory Affairs Manager 2144 Michelson Drive Irvine, California 96212
Re: K220816
Trade/Device Name: BruxZir NOW Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.6660 Regulation Name: Porcelain Powder For Clinical Use Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EIH Dated: June 2, 2022 Received: June 3, 2022
Dear So Hyun Park:
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,
For 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) K220816
Device Name BruxZir® NOW
Indications for Use (Describe)
BruxZir® NOW is used for dental restorations using different CAD/CAM or manual milling machines. All blocks are processed through dental laboratories or by dental professionals.
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### 510(k) Summary
#### I. SUMBITTER
Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. 2144 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612, USA
Primary Contact Person: So Hyun Park, Regulatory Affairs Manager, MS Email: so.park(@glidewelldental.com Phone: (949) 863-5479
Secondary Contact Person: Herbert Crane, VP RA/QA Email: Herbert.crane(@glidewelldental.com Phone: (949) 222-3531
Date Prepared: July 19, 2022
#### II. DEVICE
Name of Device: BruxZir® NOW Common Name or Usual Name: Zirconia Milling Block or Dental CAD/CAM Block Classification Name: Porcelain powder for clinical use (21 CFR 872.6660) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EIH
#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE
Primary Predicate Device: Perfit FS Dental Zirconia Fully Sintered Block (K203590) Reference Device: BruxZir® Shaded (K130924)
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
BruxZir® NOW is a pre-shaded, fully sintered zirconia CAD/CAM block used for fabricating single-unit or multiple-unit dental restorations. BruxZir® NOW is used for fabricating single-unit dental restorations, while BruxZir® NOW Bridge Block is used for fabricating multiple-unit dental restorations. BruxZir® NOW is available in the following shades: Bleach White, Bleach 1, Bleach 3, and 16 VITA Classical shades (A1, A2, A3, A3.5, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C1, C2, C3, C4, D2, D3, D4). BruxZir® NOW Bridge Block is available in the following 6 VITA Classical shades: A1, A2, A3, B1, C2, D2. The method of fabricating the restoration is with CAD/CAM milling systems.
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#### INDICATIONS FOR USE V.
BruxZir® NOW is used for dental restorations using different CAD/CAM or manual milling machines. All blocks are processed through dental laboratories or by dental professionals.
#### VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
| | Technological<br>Characteristics | Subject Device<br>(K220816) | Predicate Device<br>(K203590) | Comparison |
|----------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Technological<br>Characteristics | Device Name | BruxZir® NOW | Perfit FS Dental<br>Zirconia Fully<br>Sintered Block | N/A |
| | Manufacturer | Prismatik Dentalcraft,<br>Inc. | Vatech Acucera, Inc. | N/A |
| | Product Code | EIH | EIH | Same |
| | Prescription Device | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Intended Use | BruxZir® NOW is<br>intended to be used in<br>fabrication of dental<br>restorations such as<br>crowns and bridges for<br>the purpose of<br>restoring chewing<br>function. | Perfit FS Dental<br>Zirconia Fully Sintered<br>Block is intended to be<br>used in fabrication of<br>dental restorations such<br>as crowns and bridges<br>for the purpose of<br>restoring chewing<br>function. | Same |
| Design<br>Characteristics | Indications for Use | BruxZir® NOW is<br>used for dental<br>restorations using<br>different CAD/CAM or<br>manual milling<br>machines. All blocks<br>are processed through<br>dental laboratories or<br>by dental professionals. | Perfit FS Dental<br>Zirconia Fully Sintered<br>Block is used for dental<br>restorations using<br>different CAD/CAM or<br>manual milling<br>machines. All blocks<br>are processed through<br>dental laboratories or<br>by dental professionals. | Same except for the<br>device trade name |
| | Material<br>Composition | The device is<br>composed of Yttria-<br>stabilized zirconia<br>(YSZ) and pigments to<br>achieve the desired<br>shades. | The device is<br>composed of Yttria-<br>stabilized zirconia<br>(YSZ) and pigments to<br>achieve the desired<br>shades. | Similar, both the subject<br>device and the predicate<br>device are composed of<br>Yttria- stabilized zirconia<br>as the primary<br>component and the |
| Technological<br>Characteristics | Subject Device<br>(K220816) | Predicate Device<br>(K203590) | Comparison | |
| Design | Fully sintered zirconia<br>block available in<br>block form in 2 sizes<br>for single and multiple-<br>unit restorations | Fully sintered zirconia<br>block available in block<br>form in various sizes | desired shades are<br>achieved by using<br>different pigments.<br>Different; The subject<br>device and the predicate<br>device are offered in<br>different shapes and<br>sizes. | |
| Shades | BruxZir® NOW is<br>available in the<br>following shades:<br>Bleach White, Bleach<br>1, Bleach 3, and 16<br>VITA Classical shades<br>(A1, A2, A3, A3.5, A4,<br>B1, B2, B3, B4, C1,<br>C2, C3, C4, D2, D3,<br>D4). BruxZir® NOW<br>Bridge Block is<br>available in the<br>following 6 VITA<br>Classical shades: A1,<br>A2, A3, B1, C2, D2. | There are white<br>zirconia products<br>(White) and colored<br>zirconia products, and<br>colored zirconia is also<br>divided into Monolayer<br>(A1, A2, A3.5, A4, B1,<br>B2, B3, B4, C1, C2,<br>C3, C4, D2, D3, D4)<br>color products, Shade<br>multi-layer (ML<br>A1/A2/A3, A1M,<br>A2M, A3M, A3.5M,<br>A4M) color<br>products. | Different; The subject<br>device and the predicate<br>device are provided in<br>different shades. | |
| Flexural<br>Strength | >800 MPa<br>Type II Class 5 per<br>ISO 6872:2015/Amd<br>1:2018 | ≥ 500 MPa<br>Type II Class 4 per ISO<br>6872:2015/Amd 1:2018 | Different; The flexural<br>strength of the subject<br>device is >800 MPa,<br>which is higher than the<br>flexural strength of the<br>predicate device. ISO<br>classification is also<br>different due to the<br>difference in flexural<br>strength. | |
| Biocompatibility | Biocompatible per ISO<br>10993-1 | Biocompatible per ISO<br>10993-1 | Same | |
| Solubility | <100 µg/cm² | <2000 µg/cm² | Different; The subject<br>device meets the ISO<br>solubility requirement for<br>Class 5. | |
| Radioactivity | The activity | The activity | Same | |
| Technological | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comparison | |
| Characteristics | (K220816) | (K203590) | | |
| | Uranium-238 is no<br>more than 1.0 Bq/g. | Uranium-238 is no<br>more than 1.0 Bq/g. | | |
Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. 510(k) Notification BruxZir® NOW March 2022
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Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc. 510(k) Notification
BruxZir® NOW
March 2022
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K220816
## DETERMINATION OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The subject device, BruxZir® NOW, is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, Perfit FS Dental Zirconia Fully Sintered Block (K203590) in intended use, indications for use, material, design principles and technological characteristics.
The subject device, BruxZir® NOW, has the same intended use as the predicate device, Perfit FS Dental Zirconia Fully Sintered Block (K203590), as the material used in fabrication of dental restorations such as crowns and bridges for the purpose of restoring chewing function. The subject device, BruxZir® NOW, has the same indications for use statement (IFUS) as the predicate device, Perfit FS Dental Zirconia Fully Sintered Block (K203590), except for the device trade name. Both the subject device and the predicate device are dental restorative materials indicated for fabrication of dental restorations using CAD/CAM or manual milling machines. All blocks are processed through dental laboratories or by dental professionals.
The subject device, BruxZir® NOW, is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, Perfit FS Dental Zirconia Fully Sintered Block (K203590), in technological characteristics. The same mechanical property testing in terms of flexural strength that was conducted on the predicate device, Perfit FS Dental Zirconia Fully Sintered Block (K203590), was also conducted on the subject device, BruxZir® NOW, according to ISO 6872:2015/Amd 1:2018. The flexural strength of the subject device, BruxZir® NOW, passed the threshold of performance criteria in ISO 6872 for Type II Class 5. The flexural strength of the subject device, BruxZir® NOW, is higher than that of the predicate device, Perfit FS Dental Zirconia Fully Sintered Block (K203590), which passed the threshold of performance criteria in ISO 6872 for Type II, Class 4.
The subject device, BruxZir® NOW, and the predicate device, Perfit FS Dental Zirconia Fully Sintered Block (K203590), are similar in material composition. Both devices utilize Yttria-stabilized zirconia as the base material and pigments. Despite the differences in the pigments used to achieve the desired shades, the slight differences in chemical formulation do not affect the safety and effectiveness of the device as verified by the biocompatibility and performance testing.
The subject device, BruxZir® NOW, and the predicate device, Perfit FS Dental Zirconia Fully Sintered Block (K203590), are substantially equivalent in terms of design. Both are offered in a fully sintered block form in different shapes and shades and are used to make
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final dental restorations based on the anatomical rendering of the patient's teeth using CAD/CAM equipment.
#### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
Non-clinical data submitted to demonstrate substantial equivalence include:
- Flexural Strength according to ISO 6872:2015/Amd 1:2018 ●
- Solubility according to ISO 6872:2015/Amd 1:2018 ●
- Shade evaluation
- Biocompatibility according to ISO 10993-1:2018 ●
- Radioactivity according to ISO 6872:2015/Amd 1:2018
- Packaging Validation according to ASTM D4169-16 ●
No clinical data is included in this submission.
### Flexural Strength
Flexural strength was tested on the worst-case groups for two types of BruxZir® NOW and BruxZir® NOW Bridge Block. The average flexural strength of each worst-case yielded the results above the minimum threshold of 800 MPa, which is the value to be achieved for Type II Class 5 ceramic product according to ISO 6872:2015/Amd 1:2018. The results of the testing were used to address questions related to substantial equivalence based on differences in technical specifications between the subject device, BruxZir® NOW, and predicate device. Perfit FS Dental Zirconia Fully Sintered Block (K203590).
## Solubilitv
The worst case was tested for solubility and the measured value was <100 ug/cm² meeting the ISO 6872:2015/Amd 1:2018 requirement. The result of the testing was used to address questions related to substantial equivalence based on differences in technical specifications between the subject device, BruxZir® NOW, and predicate device, Perfit FS Dental Zirconia Fully Sintered Block (K203590).
### Shade Evaluation
All shades offered for BruxZir® NOW were evaluated by the qualified evaluators using the sample dental restorations milled from the final sintered products against the corresponding VITA Classical shade guide and reference Bleach shade guide. Evaluations concluded that BruxZir® NOW meets shade match requirements and works as intended. The results of the testing were used to address questions related to substantial equivalence based on differences in technical specifications between the subject device, BruxZir® NOW, and predicate device. Perfit FS Dental Zirconia Fully Sintered Block (K203590).
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## Biocompatibility
Biological evaluation within a risk management process was performed in accordance with ISO 10993-1:2018 and ISO 14971:2019. Based on the cytotoxicity testing results from the subject device, BruxZir® NOW, it was determined that there is no biocompatibility concern regarding yttria concentration, colorants, or other elements. The results of the testing were used to address questions related to substantial equivalence based on differences in chemical composition between the subject device, BruxZir® NOW, and the predicate device, Perfit FS Dental Zirconia Fully Sintered Block (K203590).
### Radioactivity
BruxZir® NOW was tested to meet the radioactivity requirement of ISO 6872:2015/Amd 1:2018. BruxZir® NOW meets the radioactivity requirement since the sample measured below the Uranium-238 activity threshold of 1.0 Bq.g1 set by ISO 6872:2015/Amd 1:2018. The result of the testing was used to address questions related to substantial equivalence based on differences in technical specifications between the subject device, BruxZir® NOW, and predicate device, Perfit FS Dental Zirconia Fully Sintered Block (K203590).
### Packaging Validation
The packaging validation was conducted to ensure that the packaging configurations for tBruxZir® NOW are suitable to withstand the distribution environment. Per ASTM D4169-16, BruxZir® NOW and BruxZir® NOW Bridge Block were tested to check resistance against manual handling, vehicle stacking, loose load vibration, vehicle vibration, and concentrated impact. After the test, the shipping containers were visually inspected for any damages. It was determined that the respective packaging for BruxZir® NOW blocks is suitable for use. The results of the testing were used to address questions related to substantial equivalence based on differences in product packaging between the subject device, BruxZir® NOW, and predicate device, Perfit FS Dental Zirconia Fully Sintered Block (K203590).
#### VIII. CONCLUSION
Based on the technological characteristics and non-clinical test data included in this submission, the subject device, BruxZir® NOW, has been shown to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device, Perfit FS Dental Zirconia Fully Sintered Block (K203590).
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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.