K231552 · DiaDent Group International · EMA · Jul 28, 2023 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K231552
Device Name
Dia-Cem
Applicant
DiaDent Group International
Product Code
EMA · Dental
Decision Date
Jul 28, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3275
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Resin crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays Glass Ceramic, Porcelain crowns, inlays and onlays(includes alumina and zirconia) Metal crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays(includes porcelain-fused-to-metal and composite-to-metal) Metal(prefabricated or cast) and fiber posts
Device Story
Dia-Cem is a radiopaque resin cement used for permanent luting of dental restorations (crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, posts). It is a dual-cure material, functioning via self-cure (peroxide initiator) or light-cure (photoinitiator) modes. The device is supplied in a dual-syringe system with automixing tips for direct application to the working area by dental professionals in a clinical setting. It contains >60% inorganic filler. The clinician applies the cement to the restoration or tooth surface; the material forms a thin, homogeneous film within 60 seconds. The device provides high bonding strength and allows for easy removal of excess material. It benefits patients by providing a durable, radiopaque, and biocompatible luting agent for various restorative materials.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data was collected or provided. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including physical/mechanical property testing (ISO 4049, ISO 29022) and biocompatibility evaluation (ISO 7405, ISO 10993-1, -3, -5, -10, -11).
Technological Characteristics
Radiopaque resin cement; dual-cure (self/light). Composition: Ethoxylated bisphenol A dimethacrylate, 10-Methacryloxy decyl dihydrogen phosphate, 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate, Barium glass, Camphorquinone, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, pigments. Form factor: Dual-syringe with automixing tips. Conforms to ISO 4049 (polymer-based restorative materials) and ISO 29022 (shear bond strength). Non-sterile; 2-year shelf life.
Indications for Use
Indicated for luting resin, glass ceramic, porcelain, and metal (including PFM and composite-to-metal) crowns, bridges, inlays, and onlays, as well as metal (prefabricated or cast) and fiber posts.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Zinc oxide-eugenol is a device composed of zinc oxide-eugenol intended to serve as a temporary tooth filling or as a base cement to affix a temporary tooth filling, to affix dental devices such as crowns or bridges, or to be applied to a tooth to protect the tooth pulp. Dental cement other than zinc oxide-eugenol is a device composed of various materials other than zinc oxide-eugenol intended to serve as a temporary tooth filling or as a base cement to affix a temporary tooth filling, to affix dental devices such as crowns or bridges, or to be applied to a tooth to protect the tooth pulp.
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July 28, 2023
Diadent Group International Kab Lee Quality Assurance Manager 16. Osongsaengmyeong 4-ro. Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do 28161 SOUTH KOREA
Re: K231552
Trade/Device Name: Dia-Cem Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3275 Regulation Name: Dental Cement Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EMA Dated: May 16, 2023 Received: May 30, 2023
Dear Kab Lee:
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.
# Michael E. Adjodha -S
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
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K231552
Device Name Dia-Cem
Indications for Use (Describe)
- Resin crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays
- Glass Ceramic, Porcelain crowns, inlays and onlays(includes alumina and zirconia)
- Metal crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays(includes porcelain-fused-to-metal and composite-to-metal)
- Metal(prefabricated or cast) and fiber posts
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
|-------------------------------------------------|
|-------------------------------------------------|
| <div> <b> <span style="font-size:14px">✖</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </b> </div> |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <div> <span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</span> </div> |
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# K231552
# 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
#### 1. Application Information
| Date Prepared | May 10, 2023 |
|--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Company Name and Address | DiaDent Group International<br>16, Osongsaengmyeong 4-ro, Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu,<br>Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, 28161, Republic of Korea |
| Contact Person | Kab Sun Lee<br>Quality Assurance Manager<br>Phone: +82-43-266-2315<br>FAX: +82-43-235-2315<br>Email: diadent32@diadent.co.kr |
#### 2. Device Information
| Common Name | Dental Resin Cement |
|---------------------|----------------------------------|
| Trade Name | Dia-Cem |
| Classification Name | Cement, Dental (21 CFR 872.3275) |
| Product Code | EMA |
| Device Class | II |
## 3. Primary Predicate Device
| 510(k) Number | K082449 |
|-------------------|-----------------|
| Applicant | BISCO, Inc. |
| Device Name | BisCem |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 872.3275 |
| Product Code | EMA |
| Device Class | II |
## 4. Device Description
Dia-Cem is a radiopaque resin cement that can be used in self-cure or light-cure mode. It corresponds to type 2 and 3 of ISO 4049 and contains more than 60% of inorganic filler. Dia-Cem shows high bonding strength on various materials, yet excess material can be easily removed. 3 different shades are available: TR, A2, and A3O.
| No. | Model Name | Composition |
|-----|---------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Dia-Cem TR 9g | Dia-Cem TR 9g syringe 1ea + Automixing tip 3ea +<br>Root canal tip 3ea + Eco tip 1ea |
| | | Dia-Cem TR 9g syringe 1ea + Automixing tip 5ea +<br>Root canal tip 5ea + Eco tip 1ea |
| | | Dia-Cem TR 9g syringe 1ea + Automixing tip 10ea +<br>Root canal tip 10ea + Eco tip 1ea |
| | | Dia-Cem TR 9g syringe 1ea + Automixing tip 10ea + Eco tip 1ea |
| | | Dia-Cem TR 9g syringe 1ea + Automixing tip 5ea + Eco tip 1ea |
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| | | Dia-Cem TR 9g syringe 1ea + Automixing tip 3ea + Eco tip 1ea |
|---|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2 | Dia-Cem A2 9g | Dia-Cem A2 9g syringe 1ea + Automixing tip 3ea +<br>Root canal tip 3ea + Eco tip 1ea |
| | | Dia-Cem A2 9g syringe 1ea + Automixing tip 5ea +<br>Root canal tip 5ea + Eco tip 1ea |
| | | Dia-Cem A2 9g syringe 1ea + Automixing tip 10ea +<br>Root canal tip 10ea + Eco tip 1ea |
| | | Dia-Cem A2 9g syringe 1ea + Automixing tip 10ea + Eco tip 1ea |
| | | Dia-Cem A2 9g syringe 1ea + Automixing tip 5ea + Eco tip 1ea |
| | | Dia-Cem A2 9g syringe 1ea + Automixing tip 3ea + Eco tip 1ea |
| 3 | Dia-Cem A3O 9g | Dia-Cem A3O 9g syringe 1ea + Automixing tip 3ea +<br>Root canal tip 3ea + Eco tip 1ea |
| | | Dia-Cem A3O 9g syringe 1ea + Automixingtip 5ea +<br>Root canal tip 5ea + Eco tip 1ea |
| | | Dia-Cem A3O 9g syringe 1ea + Automixing tip 10ea +<br>Root canal tip 10ea + Eco tip 1ea |
| | | Dia-Cem A3O 9g syringe 1ea + Automixing tip 10ea + Eco tip 1ea |
| | | Dia-Cem A3O 9g syringe 1ea + Automixing tip 5ea + Eco tip 1ea |
| | | Dia-Cem A3O 9g syringe 1ea + Automixing tip 3ea + Eco tip 1ea |
| 4 | Dia-Cem TR 3g | Dia-Cem TR 3g + Eco tip 1ea |
| 5 | Dia-Cem A2 3g | Dia-Cem A2 3g + Eco tip 1ea |
| 6 | Dia-Cem A3O 3g | Dia-Cem A30 3g + Eco tip 1ea |
## 5. Indications for Use
- Resin crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays
- Glass Ceramic, Porcelain crowns, inlays and onlays(includes alumina and zirconia)
- Metal crowns, bridges, inlays and onlays(includes porcelain-fused-to-metal and composite-to-metal)
- Metal(prefabricated or cast) and fiber posts
## 6. Technological Characteristics
The subject device, Dia-Cem has similar characteristics to the primary predicate device, BisCem.
[Comparison table]
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Discuss |
|------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | - | K082449 | - |
| Product Code | EMA | EMA | Equivalent |
| Device Class | II | II | Equivalent |
| Manufacturer | DiaDent Group<br>International | Bisco, Inc. | - |
| Device Name | Dia-Cem | BisCem | - |
| Indications for Use | -Resin crowns, bridges,<br>inlays and onlays<br>-Glass Ceramic, Porcelain<br>crowns, inlays and<br>onlays (includes alumina<br>and zirconia)<br>-Metal crowns, bridges,<br>inlays and onlays | - Luting resin crowns,<br>bridges, inlays, onlays<br>and veneers<br>- Luting porcelain inlays,<br>onlays, crowns, and<br>veneers (includes alumina<br>and zirconia) | Equivalent |
| | (includes porcelain-fused<br>-to-metal and composite-<br>to-metal)<br>-Metal (prefabricated or<br>cast) and fiber posts | - Luting metal crowns,<br>bridges, inlay, and onlays<br>including porcelain-<br>fused-to-metal and<br>composite-to-metal<br>variteties<br>- Luting metal or non-<br>metal/fiber posts<br>- Luting orthodontic<br>appliances | |
| Raw Materials | - Ethoxylated bisphenol<br>A dimethacrylate<br>- 10-Methacryloxy decyl<br>dihydrogen phosphate<br>- 2-Hydroxyethyl<br>Methacrylate<br>- Barium glass<br>- (+/-)-Camphorquinone<br>- 2, 6-di-tert-butyl-p-<br>cresol<br>- Pigments | - Bisphenol A<br>diglycidylmethacrylate<br>- Bis[2-(Methacryloyloxy)<br>ethyl]Phosphate<br>- 2-Hydroxyethyl<br>Methacrylate<br>- Bis(Glyceryl 1,3<br>Dimethacrylate)<br>Phosphate | * See the below<br>table. |
| Principle of<br>operation | Dia-Cem is a radiopaque<br>resin cement that can be<br>used in self-cure or light-<br>cure mode. When the<br>light is irradiated, the<br>polymerization is<br>generated from the<br>photoinitiator. Also, the<br>polymerization is<br>generated from the<br>reaction which takes<br>place by the peroxide<br>initiator. | With its dual syringe<br>system, BisCem can be<br>self cured by simply<br>mixing paste A and paste<br>B or cured by light after<br>mixing paste A and paste<br>B. Using a mixing tip, the<br>cement could be dispensed<br>to the working area<br>directly. | Equivalent |
| Performance<br>Standard<br>Conformance | Conformed ISO 4049<br>and ISO 29022 | Conformed ISO 4049 | Equivalent |
| Physical and<br>Mechanical<br>properties<br>• Working time | A homogeneous and<br>thin film should be<br>formed at 60 sec after<br>the complete of<br>mixing. | A homogeneous and thin<br>film should be formed at<br>60 sec after the complete<br>of mixing. | Equivalent |
| • Flexural strength | More than 50 MPa | More than 50 MPa | Equivalent |
| • Film thickness | No greater than 50 µm | No greater than 50 µm | Equivalent |
| • Shear bond<br>strength | Equal or greater than<br>4 MPa | Equal or greater than<br>4 MPa | Equivalent |
| Biocompatibility | Biocompatible | Biocompatible | Equivalent |
| Use | Prescription / Hospital | Prescription / Hospital | Equivalent |
| Period of use | Permanent | Permanent | Equivalent |
| Sterility | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Equivalent |
| Shelf-life | 2 years | 2 years | Equivalent |
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* Difference table
| Subject Device | Predicate Device | Discussion |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| - Ethoxylated bisphenol A<br>dimethacrylate<br>- 10-Methacryloxy decyl<br>dihydrogen phosphate<br>- 2-Hydroxyethyl<br>Methacrylate<br>- Barium glass<br>- (+/-)-Camphorquinone<br>- 2, 6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol<br>- Pigments | - Bisphenol A<br>diglycidylmethacrylate<br>- Bis[2-(Methacryloyloxy)<br>ethyl]Phosphate<br>- 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate<br>- Bis(Glyceryl 1,3<br>Dimethacrylate) Phosphate<br>- Amorphous Silica<br>- Aluminum oxide | The main raw material,<br>Ethoxylated bisphenol A<br>dimethacrylate of the subject<br>device is similar to Bisphenol<br>A diglycidylmethacrylate of<br>the predicate device.<br>Also, 2-hydroxyethyl<br>methacrylate is contained in<br>both subject device and<br>predicate device<br>Through the biocompatibility<br>test results, the difference does<br>not raise any issue of safety<br>and effectiveness. |
#### 7. Non-Clinical Performance Data
The performance and biological tests were conducted on the subject device: Dia-Cem according to the following standards.
ISO 4049:2019, Dentistry - Polymer - based restorative materials
ISO 29022:2013, Dentistry - Adhesion - Notched - edge shear bond strength test
ISO 7405:2018, Dentistry - Evaluation of biocompatibility of medical devices used in dentistry
ISO 10993-1:2018, Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
ISO 10993-3:2014, Tests for genotoxicity, carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity
ISO 10993-5:2009, Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity
ISO 10993-10:2010, Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
ISO 10993-11:2017, Tests for systemic toxicity
The test results corresponded the requirements of standards. Therefore, the subject device is substantially equivalent in safety and effectiveness to the predicate device.
#### 8. Clinical Performance Data
No clinical data was collected or provided to support substantial equivalence between the subject and predicate device.
#### 9. Conclusions
Based on the above information and all data provided in this submission, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed device identified in this submission.
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