IR SLA Type Implant System is indicated for use in partially or fully edentulous mandibles and maxillae, in support of single or multiple-unit restorations including; cemented retained, or overdenture restorations, and terminal or intermediate abutment support for fixed bridgework. IR SLA Type Implant System is for one stage surgical procedures. It is intended for delayed loading. IR SLA Type Implant System is intended only for straight placement with no correction of angulation.
Device Story
Endosseous dental implant system; surgically placed in maxilla or mandible bone; replaces missing teeth. System comprises CP Ti Gr 4 titanium fixtures and various abutments. Fixtures feature SLA (sandblasted, large-grit, acid-etched) surface treatment to enhance bone-implant contact and cell activity. Used in one-stage surgical procedures; intended for delayed loading. Operated by dental professionals in clinical settings. Output is a stable foundation for dental restorations. Benefits include shortened treatment periods and improved patient satisfaction via enhanced osseointegration.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Testing included sterilization validation (ISO 11137, ISO 17665), surface characterization (chemical/SEM analysis), biocompatibility (cytotoxicity ISO 10993-5, sensitization ISO 10993-10), endotoxin testing (USP <85>), and shelf-life validation (ISO 11607).
Technological Characteristics
Material: CP Ti Gr 4 (ASTM F67). Surface: SLA (sandblasted with <50μm HA particles, acid-etched). Design: Internal Octa Tapered. Sterilization: Gamma (fixtures), Steam (abutments). Dimensions: Diameters 3.5-5.5mm, Lengths 7.5-15.0mm.
Indications for Use
Indicated for partially or fully edentulous adult patients requiring single or multiple-unit dental restorations, including cemented or overdenture restorations and fixed bridgework support. Contraindicated for immediate loading; intended for delayed loading only. Restricted to straight placement.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An endosseous dental implant is a prescription device made of a material such as titanium or titanium alloy that is intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore a patient's chewing function.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls). The device is classified as class II if it is a root-form endosseous dental implant. The root-form endosseous dental implant is characterized by four geometrically distinct types: Basket, screw, solid cylinder, and hollow cylinder. 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.)(2)
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device is classified as class II if it is a blade-form endosseous dental implant. The special controls for this device are:(i) The design characteristics of the device must ensure that the geometry and material composition are consistent with the intended use;
(ii) Mechanical performance (fatigue) testing under simulated physiological conditions to demonstrate maximum load (endurance limit) when the device is subjected to compressive and shear loads;
(iii) Corrosion testing under simulated physiological conditions to demonstrate corrosion potential of each metal or alloy, couple potential for an assembled dissimilar metal implant system, and corrosion rate for an assembled dissimilar metal implant system;
(iv) The device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible;
(v) Sterility testing must demonstrate the sterility of the device;
(vi) Performance testing to evaluate the compatibility of the device in a magnetic resonance (MR) environment;
(vii) Labeling must include a clear description of the technological features, how the device should be used in patients, detailed surgical protocol and restoration procedures, relevant precautions and warnings based on the clinical use of the device, and qualifications and training requirements for device users including technicians and clinicians;
(viii) Patient labeling must contain a description of how the device works, how the device is placed, how the patient needs to care for the implant, possible adverse events and how to report any complications; and
(ix) Documented clinical experience must demonstrate safe and effective use and capture any adverse events observed during clinical use.
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Biotem Co., Ltd. % Joyce Kwon CEO Provision Consulting Group, Inc. 100 N Barranca St. Suite 700 West Covina, California 91791
Re: K222144
Trade/Device Name: IR SLA Type Implant System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3640 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DZE, NHA Dated: May 15, 2023 Received: May 16, 2023
Dear Joyce Kwon:
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.
# Andrew I. Steen -S
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) K222144
Device Name IR SLA Type Implant System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
IR SLA Type Implant System is indicated for use in partially or fully edentulous mandibles and maxillae, in support of single or multiple-unit restorations including; cemented retained, or overdenture restorations, and terminal or intermediate abutment support for fixed bridgework. IR SLA Type Implant System is for one stage surgical procedures. It is intended for delayed loading. IR SLA Type Implant System is intended only for straight placement with no correction of angulation.
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# 510(k) Summary
# 510(k) Submitter
Hong Koo Yeo Biotem Co., Ltd. 57, Sasang-ro, 401 beon-gil, Sasang-gu, Busan 46925 Republic of Korea +82-51-908-8257 info@provisionfda.com
#### Official Correspondent / Contact Person
Joyce Kwon, CEO/Principal Consultant Provision Consulting Group, Inc. 100 N. Barranca St. Suite 700 West Covina, CA 91791 +1-909-493-3276 joyce@provisionfda.com
# Date Prepared
June 14,2023
#### Device Information
- Trade Name: IR SLA Type Implant System ●
- Model Name: IR SLA Dental Implant
- . Common Name: Endosseous dental implant
- Classification Name: Implant, Endosseous, Root-Form ●
- Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3640 ●
- . Device Class: Class II
- Product Code: DZE, NHA ●
#### Predicate Devices
- Biotem IR Type Implant System (K171185) ● Endosseous dental implant
The predicates have not been subject to a design-related recall.
#### Reference Device
- · AR N SLA Type Implant System (K190641)
# Prior Submission Information
None
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# Indication for Use
IR SLA Type Implant System is indicated for use in partially or fully edentulous mandibles and maxillae, in support of single or multiple-unit restorations including; cemented retained, or overdenture restorations, and terminal or intermediate abutment support for fixed bridgework. IR SLA Type Implant System is for one stage surgical procedures. It is intended for delayed loading. IR SLA Type Implant System is intended only for straight placement with no correction of angulation.
# Device Description
The IR SLA Type Implant System is a dental implant system made of CP Ti Gr 4, intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches for loading after a conventional healing period. The implant may be used to replace one or more missing teeth. The system is similar to other commercially available products based on the intended use, the technology used, the claims, the material composition employed and performance characteristics. The system has been treated with S.L.A.
| Endosseous Diameter | Endosseous Length (mm) |
|---------------------|----------------------------------|
| Ø 3.5 | 8.5, 10.0, 11.5, 13.0, 15.0 |
| Ø 4.1 | 7.5, 8.5, 10.0, 11.5, 13.0, 15.0 |
| Ø 4.8 | 7.5, 8.5, 10.0, 11.5, 13.0, 15.0 |
| Ø 5.5 | 7.5, 8.5, 10.0, 11.5, 13.0, 15.0 |
#### Substantial Equivalent Comparison Chart with Predicate Device and Reference Device
| | Subject Device | Primary Predicate Device | Reference Device |
|---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device Name | IR SLA Type Implant<br>System | IR Type Implant System | AR_N SLA Type<br>Implant System |
| 510(k) Number | K222144 | K171185 | K190641 |
| Manufacturer | Biotem Co., Ltd. | Biotem Co., Ltd. | Biotem Co., Ltd. |
| Regulation<br>Number | 21 CFR 872.3640 | 21 CFR 872.3640 | 21 CFR 872.3640 |
| Product code | DZE, NHA | DZE, NHA | DZE |
| Class | II | II | II |
| Indications for<br>Use | IR SLA Type Implant<br>System is indicated for<br>use in partially or fully<br>edentulous mandibles<br>and maxillae, in support<br>of single or multiple-unit<br>restorations including;<br>cemented retained, screw<br>retained, or overdenture<br>restorations, and terminal<br>or intermediate abutment<br>support for fixed<br>bridgework. IR SLA<br>Type Implant System is<br>for one stage surgical<br>procedures. It is intended<br>for delayed loading. IR<br>SLA Type Implant<br>System is intended only<br>for straight placement<br>with no correction of<br>angulation. | IR Type Implant System<br>is indicated for use in<br>partially or fully<br>edentulous mandibles<br>and maxillae, in support<br>of single or multiple-unit<br>restorations including;<br>cemented retained, screw<br>retained, or overdenture<br>restorations, and terminal<br>or intermediate abutment<br>support for fixed<br>bridgework. IR Type<br>Implant System is for<br>one stage surgical<br>procedures. It is intended<br>for delayed loading. IR<br>Implant System is<br>intended only for straight<br>placement with no<br>correction of angulation. | AR_N SLA Type<br>Implant System is<br>indicated for use in<br>partially or fully<br>edentulous mandibles<br>and maxillae, in support<br>of single or multiple-unit<br>restorations including;<br>cemented retained, screw<br>retained, or overdenture<br>restorations, and terminal<br>or intermediate abutment<br>support for fixed<br>bridgework.<br>AR_N SLA Type<br>Implant System is for<br>two stage surgical<br>procedures. It is intended<br>for delayed loading. |
| Design | Internal Octa Tapered | Internal Octa Tapered | Internal Hex Submerged<br>Macro thread |
| Material | CP Ti Gr 4 ASTM F67 | CP Ti Gr 4 ASTM F67 | CP Ti Gr 4 ASTM F67 |
| Sterilization | Gamma sterilization | Gamma sterilization | Gamma sterilization |
| Fixture Diameter<br>(mm) | Ø 3.5, 4.1, 4.8, 5.5 | Ø 3.5, 4.1, 4.8, 5.5 | Ø 3.7, 4.2, 4.6, 5.1, 6.0 |
| Fixture Length<br>(mm) | 7.5, 8.5, 10.0, 11.5, 13.0,<br>15.0 | 7.5, 8.5, 10.0, 11.5, 13.0,<br>15.0 | 7.5, 8.5, 10.0, 11.5, 13.0,<br>15.0 |
| Abutment<br>Diameter (mm) | Ø 4.8, 6.0, 6.5 mm | Ø 4.8, 6.0, 6.5 mm | Ø 4.0 - 6.5 mm |
| Abutment Lengths<br>(mm) | 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.5, 6.0, 7.0<br>mm | 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.5, 6.0, 7.0<br>mm | 1.0 - 10.0 mm |
| Abutment Angled | 0° | 0° | 17°, 30° |
| Attachment | Various abutments and<br>components | Various abutments and<br>components | Various abutments and<br>components |
| Surface treatment | SLA | RBM | SLA |
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# Comparison of Abutments with Predicate Device
Material: Titanium Grade 4 / ASTM F67 Sterilization: Non-Sterile
# Closing Screw
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device (K171185) |
|--------------|----------------|----------------------------|
| Sizes | Product Codes | Product Code |
| Mini/Regular | CSI 4000 | CSI 4000 |
| Wide | CSI 4805W | CSI 4805W |
# Cover Screw
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device (K171185) |
|-----------|----------------|----------------------------|
| Sizes | Product Codes | Product Code |
| Mini | HAI 48601 | HAI 48601 |
| Regular | | |
| Wide Neck | HAI 60701 | HAI 60701 |
# Healing Abutment
| | Subject Device | | Predicate Device (K171185) | |
|--------------|----------------|---------|----------------------------|---------|
| Sizes | Product Codes | Heights | Product Code | Heights |
| | HAI 48602 | 2 | HAI 48602 | 2 |
| Mini/Regular | HAI 48603 | 3 | HAI 48603 | 3 |
| | HAI 48604 | 4 | HAI 48604 | 4 |
| | | | | |
| Wide Neck | HAI 60702 | 2 | HAI 60702 | 2 |
| | HAI 60704 | 4 | HAI 60704 | 4 |
| | HAI 60706 | 6 | HAI 60706 | 6 |
# Solid Abutment
| | Subject Device | | | Predicate Device (K171185) | | |
|--------------|----------------|---------|----------|----------------------------|---------|----------|
| Sizes | Product Codes | Heights | Diameter | Product Code | Heights | Diameter |
| Mini/Regular | SAIS 48354 | 4 | 4.8 | SAIS 48354 | 4 | 4.8 |
| | SAIS 48355 | 5.5 | | SAIS 48355 | 5.5 | |
| | SAIS 48357 | 7 | | SAIS 48357 | 7 | |
# Wild Solid Abutment
| Sizes | Subject Device | | | Predicate Device (K171185) | | |
|--------------|----------------|---------|----------|----------------------------|---------|----------|
| | Product Codes | Heights | Diameter | Product Code | Heights | Diameter |
| Mini/Regular | SAIS 48434 | 4 | 4.8 | SAIS 48434 | 4 | 4.8 |
| | SAIS 48435 | 5.5 | | SAIS 48435 | 5.5 | |
| | SAIS 48437 | 7 | | SAIS 48437 | 7 | |
| Wide Neck | SAIS 604EW | 4 | 6.0 | SAIS 604EW | 4 | 6.0 |
| | SAIS 605EW | 5.5 | | SAIS 605EW | 5.5 | |
| | SAIS 607EW | 7 | | SAIS 607EW | 7 | |
Cemented Abutment
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| | Subject Device | | | Predicate Device (K171185) | | |
|-----------|----------------|---------|----------|----------------------------|---------|----------|
| Sizes | Product Codes | Heights | Diameter | Product Code | Heights | Diameter |
| Mini | SAIT 40434 | 4 | 4.8 | SAIT 40434 | 4 | 4.8 |
| | SAIT 40435 | 5.5 | | SAIT 40435 | 5.5 | |
| | SAIT 40437 | 7 | | SAIT 40437 | 7 | |
| Regular | SAITB 40434 | 4 | 4.8 | SAITB 40434 | 4 | 4.8 |
| | SAITB 40435 | 5.5 | | SAITB 40435 | 5.5 | |
| | SAITB 40437 | 7 | | SAITB 40437 | 7 | |
| Wide Neck | SAITB 604EW | 4 | 6.0 | SAITB 604EW | 4 | 6.0 |
| | SAITB 605EW | 5.5 | | SAITB 605EW | 5.5 | |
| | SAITB 607EW | 7 | | SAITB 607EW | 7 | |
# COM OCTA PLUS Abutment
| | Subject Device | | | Predicate Device (K171185) | | |
|---------|----------------|------|----------|----------------------------|---------|----------|
| Sizes | Product Codes | Cuff | Diameter | Product Code | Heights | Diameter |
| Regular | SAITB 4826C | 2 | 4.8 | SAITB 4826C | 2 | 4.8 |
| | SAITB 4846C | 4 | | SAITB 4846C | 4 | |
# Substantial Equivalence Discussion
The subject device, IR SLA Type Implant System has a substantially equivalent intended use as the identified predicate (K171185). Both are used for mandible and maxilla endosseous dental implant and accessories. The IR SLA Type Implant System has the same basic technology as the predicate device in that they all designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with FDA's Class II Special Controls Guidance Document Root-Form Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments. The subject and predicate devices are identical in size and material except for surface treatment. When compared with predicate devices, no new questions of substantially equivalence have been raised for the IR SLA Type Implant System.
S.L.A. surface is formed by undergoing the process of sandblasting with smaller than 50μm HA (Hydroxy Apa- tite) particles to roughen the machined surface and to form many macropores. After sand blasting and acid etching is done to increase B.I.C (Bone-Implant Contact) and promote cell's activity. With this process, the typical treatment period can be shortened and the patients will be more satisfied with the result.
# Non-Clinical Testing
The subject device was tested to evaluate its performance as below.
- Sterilization validation testing for sterile devices (fixtures) has been performed in ● accordance with ISO 11137, ISO 11737-1 & ISO 11737-2 for gamma sterilization
- Steam sterilization validation for non-sterile devices (abutments) has been performed in ● accordance with ISO 17665-1 and 17665-2.
- Surface characteristics test report Chemical and SEM image analysis have been ● performed to verify that there is no residual after SLA treatment on the fixtures.
- Cytotoxicity test performed according to ISO 10993-5:2009
- Sensitization test performed according to ISO 10993-10:2010 ●
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- LAL Endotoxin lot release testing according to USP <85>
- Shelf-life testing performed according to ISO 11607
Those tests have been performed to evaluate the substantial equivalence in the surface characteristics compared to the predicate device. The result of the above tests has met the standard, and proved the substantial equivalence with the predicate device. Non-clinical testing consisted of a performance of testing in accordance with the FDA guidance "Class II Special Controls Guidance Document Root-Form Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments." The result of the non-clinical testing demonstrates that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
#### Conclusion
The subject device and the predicate device have the same intended use and have the same technological characteristics. The subject and predicate implants are all made of commercially pure titanium and have the similar surface treatments.
Overall, the IR SLA Type Implant System has the following similarities to the predicate devices:
- has the same intended use
- uses the same operating principle ●
- incorporates the same basic design ●
- incorporates the same material
Based on the similarities, we conclude that the IR SLA Type Implant System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
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.