IPD Dental Implant Abutments are intended to be used in conjunction with endosseous dental implants in the maxillary or mandibular arch to provide support for single or multiple dental prosthetic restorations.
Device Story
System of dental abutments and screws; placed into endosseous dental implants to support prosthetic restorations. Includes healing, temporary, cementing, and Ti Base (interface) abutments. Ti Base abutments function as interface between implant and zirconia superstructure; designed via digital dentistry workflow (intra-oral scan, CAD software, milling). Components: titanium alloy (ISO 5832-3), some TiN coated. Used in dental clinics/laboratories; operated by clinicians/technicians. Output: physical abutment/screw assembly. Clinical decision-making: provides stable foundation for prosthetic teeth; benefits patient by restoring oral function/aesthetics. Workflow involves scanning, CAD design, and milling of superstructures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical testing performed. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing: sterilization validation (ISO 17665-1), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5/10), reverse engineering/dimensional analysis, digital workflow validation, and static/dynamic fatigue testing (ISO 14801). MRI safety evaluated via scientific rationale and literature.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Titanium alloy (ISO 5832-3), TiN coating, anodized surfaces. Connection: Internal. Form factor: Various abutment designs (healing, temporary, cementing, Ti Base). Connectivity: Digital library files for CAD/CAM integration. Sterilization: Non-sterile, user-sterilized via steam. Software: CAD/CAM digital workflow integration.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing oral implant surgery requiring support for single or multiple dental prosthetic restorations in the maxillary or mandibular arch.
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.)
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Implant Protesis Dental 2004, S.L. Francesc Fumanal Regulatory Affairs Manager Cami del Mig. 71. 1º 2º Mataro, Barcelona 08302 SPAIN
# Re: K231413
Trade/Device Name: IPD Dental Implant Abutments Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630 Regulation Name: Endosseous dental implant abutment Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NHA, PNP Dated: September 6, 2023 Received: September 6, 2023
Dear Francesc Fumanal:
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 (the 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 available 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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30. Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90. Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
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# 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 Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K231413
Device Name IPD DENTAL IMPLANT ABUTMENTS
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
IPD Dental Implant Abutments are intended to be used in conjunction with endosseous dental implants in the maxillary or mandibular arch to provide support for single or multiple dental prosthetic restorations.
| Implant System Compatibility | Implant Diameter (mm) | Platform Diameter |
|----------------------------------|-----------------------|-------------------|
| NobelActive® | 3.0 | 3.0 mm |
| NobelActive® | 3.5 | NP (3.5 mm) |
| NobelActive® | 4.3/5.0 | RP (4.3 mm) |
| Straumann® Bone Level | 3.3 | NC (3.3 mm) |
| Straumann® Bone Level | 4.1/4.8 | RC (4.1 mm) |
| Neodent Implant System – GM Line | 3.5 - 7.0 | GM (Grand Morse) |
| Tapered Screw-Vent® | 3.7 / 4.1 | 3.5 mm |
| Tapered Screw-Vent® | 4.7 | 4.5 mm |
| Tapered Screw-Vent® | 6.0 | 5.7 mm |
#### Compatible Implant Systems
The zirconia superstructures for use with the Ti Base (Interface) are only intended to be designed and manufactured according to digital dentistry workflow. The workflow system integrates multiple components of the digital dentistry workflow: scan files from intra-oral scanners, CAD software, ceramic material, milling machine and associated tooling and accessories.
| Type of Use ( <i>Select one or both, as applicable</i> ) | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <div> <span> ☒ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
#### I. SUBMITTER
### IMPLANT PROTESIS DENTAL 2004, S.L
Carrer Rosa dels Vents, 9-15 08338 Premià de Dalt (Barcelona), Spain.
# Contact Person:
Francesc Fumanal +34 93 672 110 748 ffumanal@ipd2004.com
Date prepared: October 10th, 2023.
#### II. DEVICE
| Device name: | IPD DENTAL IMPLANT ABUTMENTS |
|----------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | ENDOSSEOUS DENTAL IMPLANT ABUTMENT |
| Classification Name: | Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment (21 CFR 872.3630) |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code(s): | Primary: NHA; Secondary: PNP. |
#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE(S):
| Primary Predicate: | K222215, IPD Dental Implant Abutments |
|--------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Reference Device: | K222288, DESS Dental Smart Solutions |
| Clearance | Device | Manufacturer |
|-----------|----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| K142260 | Nobel Active® | Nobel Biocare AB |
| K140878 | Straumann® Bone Level | Institut Straumann AG |
| K163194 | Neodent Implant System – GM Line | JJGC Indústria e Comércio de<br>Materiais Dentários SA |
| K112160 | Tapered Screw-Vent® | Zimmer Biomet Dental |
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#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
IPD Dental Implant Abutments is a dental implant abutment system composed of dental abutments and screws intended to be placed into dental implants to provide support for dental prosthetic restorations.
Abutments provide basis for single or multiple tooth prosthetic restorations. They are available in a variety of connection types to enable compatibility with commercially available dental implants systems.
IPD Dental Implant Abutments submission includes the following categories of dental abutment designs:
- -Healing abutments;
- Temporary abutments; -
- Cementing titanium abutments; -
- -Titanium base (interface) abutments;
The system also includes the corresponding Titanium Screws intended to attach the prosthesis to the dental implant. Specifically:
- Ti Screw: Used during restoration fabrication.
- TiN Screw: Used in finished restorations, with TiN coating.
- TPA Screw: Used in finished angulated restorations, with TiN coating.
All subject abutments and screws are made of titanium alloy conforming to ISO 5832-3 "Implants for surgery – Metallic materials – Part 3: Wrought titanium 6-aluminium 4-vanadium alloy".
The purpose of this submission is to expand IPD Dental Implant Abutments cleared under K222215 to:
- . Include new OEM dental implant platform compatibilities (previously not cleared) for previously cleared IPD's abutment designs,
- . include previously-cleared OEM platform compatibilities for previously-cleared IPD's abutment designs for which the specific combinations of compatibility and design were not cleared previously, and,
- Add angulation to previously Ti Base (Interface) abutments (design parameters for the ● zirconia superstructure).
IPD dental implant abutments and screws are compatible with the following commercially available dental implant systems:
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| Compatible<br>Implant<br>System | Type of<br>connection | Implant<br>Diameter<br>(mm) | Platform<br>Diameter | Device<br>category | Healing<br>Abutment | Cementing<br>/<br>Temporary<br>Abutments | Ti Base<br>(Interface)<br>Abutment |
|-------------------------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------------|--------------------------------------|----------------------------|----------------------------------|------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|
| | | | | Material | | Titanium<br>alloy, ISO 5832-3 | Titanium<br>alloy, ISO 5832-3,<br>TiN coated |
| | | | | IPD<br>Abutment<br>Systems | Titanium<br>alloy, ISO<br>5832-3 | 3,<br>Temp.<br>Anodized | |
| Nobel<br>Active® | Internal | 3.0<br>3.5<br>4.3/5.0 | 3.0 mm<br>NP (3.5 mm)<br>RP (4.3 mm) | AD | 3.0<br>3.5<br>4.3 | 3.0<br>3.5<br>4.3 | 3.0<br>3.5<br>4.3 |
| Straumann®<br>Bone Level | Internal | 3.3<br>4.1/4.8 | NC (3.3 mm)<br>RC (4.1 mm) | DB | 3.3<br>4.1 | 3.3<br>4.1 | 3.3<br>4.1 |
| Neodent<br>Implant<br>System – GM<br>Line | Internal | 3.5 – 7.0 | GM<br>(Grand<br>Morse) | RB | GM | GM | GM |
| Tapered<br>Screw-Vent® | Internal | 3.7 / 4.1<br>4.7<br>6.0 | 3.5 mm<br>4.5 mm<br>5.7 mm | FA | *<br>*<br>5.7 | *<br>* | *<br>* |
Table 5.1. Summary of IPD abutments categories with compatibilized OEM Implant Systems.
(*) Previously cleared under K222215.
The abovementioned Compatible Implant Systems received FDA-clearance with the following 510(k) concurrence numbers: Nobel Active® K142260; Straumann® Bone Level Tapered Implants K140878, Neodent Implant System - GM Line K163194, and Tapered Screw-Vent K113756 (aka Tapered Screw-Vent® X Implant).
Ti Base (Interface) abutments are used as an interface between the dental implant and the zirconia superstructure. They are attached (screw-retained) to the implant and cemented to the zirconia superstructure.
The Ti Base (Interface) is a two-piece abutment composed of the Ti Base (Interface) as the bottomhalf and the zirconia superstructure as the top-half. It consists of a pre-manufactured prosthetic component in Titanium alloy per ISO 5832-3, as well as the supporting digital library file for FDAcleared design software (e.g., 3Shape Abutment Designer™ Software cleared under K151455) which enables the design of a patient-specific superstructure by the laboratory/clinician and which will be manufactured in FDA-cleared Zirconia (e.g., DD Bio Z, K142987) according to digital dentistry workflow at the point of care or at a dental laboratory.
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The design and fabrication of the zirconia superstructure for Ti Bases (Interfaces) will be conducted using a digital dentistry workflow requiring the use of the following equipment:
Scanner: 3D Scanner D850 Design Software: 3Shape Abutment Designer Software, K151455. Zirconia Material: DD Bio Z, K142987 Milling machine: Brand: Dental Concept System Model: DC1 Milling System Cement: Multilink® Automix, K123397
Ti Base (Interface) abutments design parameters for the zirconia superstructure are defined as follows:
| Minimum wall thickness: | 0.43 mm |
|---------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Minimum post height for single-unit restorations: | 4.75 mm |
| Maximum gingival height: | 6.0 mm |
| Minimum gingival height: | 1.5 mm |
| Maximum angulation of the final abutment1 | 30° |
The laboratory designed superstructure is attached to Ti Base (Interface) by the use of an FDA-cleared cement (e.g., Multilink® Automix, K123397). The resulting final prosthetic restoration is screwed to the dental implant. All subject abutments are single-use and provided non-sterile. Final restoration (which includes the corresponding screw) is intended to be sterilized at the dental clinic before it is placed in the patient.
# V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
IPD Dental Implant Abutments are intended to be used in conjunction with endosseous dental implants in the maxillary or mandibular arch to provide support for single or multiple dental prosthetic restorations.
| Implant System Compatibility | Implant Diameter (mm) | Platform Diameter |
|------------------------------|----------------------------------|-------------------|
| NobelActive® | 3.0 | 3.0 mm |
| NobelActive® | 3.5 | NP (3.5 mm) |
| | 4.3/5.0 | RP (4.3 mm) |
| Straumann® Bone Level | 3.3 | NC (3.3 mm) |
| Straumann® Bone Level | 4.1/4.8 | RC (4.1 mm) |
| | Neodent Implant System – GM Line | 3.5 – 7.0 |
| Tapered Screw-Vent® | 3.7 / 4.1 | 3.5 mm |
| | 4.7 | 4.5 mm |
| | 6.0 | 5.7 mm |
#### Compatible Implant Systems
The zirconia superstructures for use with the Ti Base (Interface) are only intended to be designed and manufactured according to digital dentistry workflow system integrates multiple components of the digital dentistry workflow: scan files from intra-oral scanners, CAD software, CAM software, ceramic material, milling machine and associated tooling and accessories.
<sup>1</sup> With the exception of Nobel Active® 3.0 and 3.5 mm-platforms which final abutment is straight (0°).
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#### TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE VI. COMPARISON OF PREDICATE DEVICE
The subject device is substantially equivalent in indications and design principles to the primary predicate device. Comparative tables of indications for use and relevant technological characteristics have been provided in the following pages.
## Table 5.2. Indications for Use Statements.
| Indications for Use Statements | | | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Subject device | IPD Dental Implant Abutments are intended to be used in conjunction with endosseous dental implants in the maxillary or mandibular arch to provide support for single or multiple dental prosthetic restorations. | | |
| IPD Dental<br>Implant<br>Abutments<br>(Implant<br>Protesis Dental<br>2004, SL) | Compatible Implant Systems | | |
| | Implant System Compatibility | Implant Diameter (mm) | Platform Diameter |
| | NobelActive® | 3.0<br>3.5<br>4.3/5.0 | 3.0 mm<br>NP (3.5 mm)<br>RP (4.3 mm) |
| | Straumann® Bone Level | 3.3<br>4.1/4.8 | NC (3.3 mm)<br>RC (4.1 mm) |
| | Neodent Implant System – GM Line | 3.5 – 7.0 | GM (Grand Morse) |
| | Tapered Screw-Vent® | 3.7 / 4.1<br>4.7<br>6.0 | 3.5 mm<br>4.5 mm<br>5.7 mm |
| The zirconia superstructures for use with the Ti Base (Interface) are only intended to be designed and manufactured according to digital dentistry workflow. The workflow system integrates multiple components of the digital dentistry workflow: scan files from intra-oral scanners, CAD software, CAM software, ceramic material, milling machine and associated tooling and accessories. | | | |
| Primary Predicate Device | | | |
| K222215<br>IPD Dental<br>Implant<br>Abutments<br>(Implant<br>Protesis Dental<br>2004, SL) | IPD Dental Implant Abutments are intended to be used in conjunction with endosseous dental implants in the maxillary or mandibular arch to provide support for single or multiple dental prosthetic restorations. | | |
| | Compatible Implant Systems | | |
| | Implant System Compatibility | Implant Diameter (mm) | Platform Diameter |
| | Brånemark | 3.5<br>3.75 / 4.0<br>5.0 | NP (3.5 mm)<br>RP (4.1 mm)<br>WP (5.1 mm) |
| | Straumann® Tissue Level | 3.3 / 4.1 / 4.8<br>4.8 | RN (4.8 mm)<br>WN (6.5 mm) |
| | Tapered Screw-Vent® | 3.7 / 4.1<br>4.7<br>6.0 | 3.5 mm<br>4.5 mm<br>5.7 mm |
| Reference Device | | | |
| K222288 | | | |
| DESS Dental Smart Solutions | | | |
| (Terrats Medical, SL) | | | |
| Compatible Implant System | Implant Body Diameter, mm | Implant Platform Name | |
| Ankylos C/X | 3.5, 4.5, 5.5 | 2.52 | |
| | 3.0 | 3.0 | |
| Astra Tech EV | 3.6 | 3.6 | |
| | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
| | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Astra Tech OsseoSpeed™ | 3.0 | 3.0 | |
| | 3.5/4.0 | 3.5/4.0 | |
| | 4.5/5.0 | 4.5/5.0 | |
| BioHorizons | 3.0, 3.4, 3.8 | 3.0 | |
| | 3.8, 4.6 | 3.5 | |
| | 4.6, 5.8 | 4.5 | |
| | 5.8 | 5.7 | |
| Biomet 3i Certain® | 3.25 | 3.4 | |
| | 4.0 | 4.1 | |
| | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Biomet 3i OSSEOTITE® | 3.25 | 3.4 | |
| | 3.75, 4.0 | 4.1 | |
| | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Camlog | 3.8 | 3.8 | |
| | 4.3 | 4.3 | |
| | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
| Dentium SuperLine | 3.6, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 | 3.3 | |
| FRIADENT XiVE® | 3.4 | 3.4 | |
| | 3.8 | 3.8 | |
| | 4.5 | 4.5 | |
| | 5.5 | 5.5 | |
| MegaGen AnyRidge | 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5 | 3.5 | |
| Neodent Grand Morse | 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 4.3, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 | Grand Morse (GM) | |
| NobelActive®, NobelParallel Conical | 3.0 | 3.0 | |
| | 3.5 | NP | |
| | 4.3, 5.0 | RP | |
| NobelReplace® Trilobe | 3.5 | NP | |
| | 4.3 | RP | |
| | | | |
| | | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| | Nobel Brånemark System® | 3.3 | NP |
| | | 3.75, 4.0 | RP |
| | | 5.0 | WP |
| | Osstem TS | 3.5 | Mini |
| | | 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 | Regular |
| | Straumann BLX | 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 4.5 | RB |
| | | 5.0, 5.5, 6.5 | WB |
| | Straumann® Bone Level | 3.3 | NC |
| | | 4.1/4.8 | RC |
| | Straumann® Tissue Level | 3.3 | NNC, RN |
| | | 4.1 | RN |
| | | 4.8 | RN, WN |
| | Zimmer Eztetic | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| | Zimmer Screw Vent®/<br>Tapered Screw- Vent® | 3.3, 3.7, 4.1 | 3.5 |
| | | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| | | 6.0 | 5.7 |
| | Zimmer Spline | 3.25 | 3.25 |
| | | 3.75, 4.0 | 3.75/4.0 |
| | | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| | Zimmer SwissPlus | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| | | 4.8 | 4.8 |
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#### IPD Dental Implant Abutments
Traditional 510(k)
#### Discussion on Indications for Use:
The indications for use of subject device in comparison with primary predicate device are verbatim, with the exception of the new implant systems which IPD is claiming compatibility for this submission. Further than this, no change in the intended use or indications for use of the IPD Dental Implant Abutments has been carried out. The devices are specifically indicated for patients undergoing oral implant surgery to provide support for dental prosthetic restorations.
Similarly, for the subject device and primary predicate device, the design and fabrication of the superstructure is conducted using the same digital dentistry workflow, requiring the use of the following equipment:
| Scanner: | 3Shape scanner |
|--------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Design Software: | 3Shape Abutment Designer Software (K151455) |
| Zirconia Material: | DD Bio Z (K142987) |
| Milling machine: | Dental Concept System DC1 Milling System |
| Cement: | Multilink® Automix (K123397) |
and using the supporting IPD digital library file for K151455.
The adequacy of the digital dentistry workflow for the subject device is substantiated by software validation and mechanical fatigue testing provided in this submission.
As previously referred, differences may be found in the list of compatible implant systems for subject and predicate devices. Compatibility of the subject abutments with the specific OEM implants is based on engineering and dimensional analysis, as well as mechanical fatigue testing. In that sense, reference device, K222288, has been selected for the range of compatibility implant systems which encompasses and which IPD is citing compatibility by this submission.
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Despite this, no differences are found in the device categories included for subject and predicate devices, and same approach is followed for finalizing the zirconia superstructures. Similarly, and thanks to the fatigue testing carried out and provided in this submission, the maximum angulation of the final abutment has been expanded. It is IPD opinion that these differences do not affect the intended use of the subject device, and/or do not raise differences in terms of safety or efficacy.
| Characteristics | Subject Device<br>IPD Dental Implant<br>Abutments | Primary Predicate<br>Device<br>IPD Dental Implant<br>Abutments<br>(IMPLANT PROTESIS<br>DENTAL 2004, S.L.)<br>K222215 | Reference Device<br>DESS Dental Smart<br>Solutions<br>(Terrats Medical, SL)<br>K222288 |
|----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Materials | | | |
| Abutment Materials | Titanium Alloy Grade 5<br>(ISO 5832-3) + TiN or<br>Anodized | Titanium Alloy Grade 5<br>(ISO 5832-3) + TiN or<br>Anodized | Ti-6Al-4V ELI |
| Screw Materials | Titanium Alloy Grade 5<br>(ISO 5832-3) + TiN | Titanium Alloy Grade 5<br>(ISO 5832-3) + TiN | Ti-6Al-4V ELI<br>DLC Coating |
| Superstructure | DD Bio Z Zirconia<br>(K142987) | DD Bio Z Zirconia<br>(K142987) | Zirconia conforming<br>ISO 13356 |
| General Design features | | | |
| Overview of abutment<br>designs | Healing,<br>Temporary,<br>Cementing Titanium,<br>Titanium interface | Healing,<br>Temporary,<br>Cementing Titanium,<br>Titanium interface | Healing, Temporary<br>Abutment, Ti Base, C-<br>base, CrCo Base,<br>Premilled Blank, Multi<br>Unit Abutment, Multi<br>Unit ZRN Abutment,<br>DESSLoc |
| Prosthesis Attachment | Cement-retained<br>Screw-retained | Cement-retained<br>Screw-retained | Cement-retained<br>Screw-retained |
| Restoration Type | Single-unit (crowns)<br>Multiple-unit (bridges) | Single-unit (crowns)<br>Multiple-unit (bridges) | Single-unit,<br>Multi-unit |
| Abutment / Implant<br>Platform Diameter (mm) | 3.0 - 5.7 | 3.5 - 6.5 | 2.52 - 6.5 |
| Abutment Angle | Abutment: Straight (0°)<br>Superstructure:<br>…
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Learn the FDA Browser
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
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.