The Customized Abutments are intended for attachment to dental implants in order to provide support for customized prosthetic restorations. Customized Abutments are indicated for screwretained single restorations or cement-retained single or multi-unit restorations. The Customized Abutment will be attached to a dental implant using the included abutment screw.
Device Story
Customized Abutment; patient-specific dental abutment; fabricated from Ti-6Al-4V Eli. Device attaches to dental implants to support prosthetic restorations; screw-retained single or cement-retained single/multi-unit. Clinician prescribes design; digital design sent to ARUM DENTISTRY validated milling center for manufacture. Device provided non-sterile; requires user sterilization. Used in oral cavity; physician/dentist operates. Output is physical abutment; provides structural support for dental prosthesis; improves patient oral function/aesthetics.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data included. Evidence consists of bench testing: static and fatigue testing per ISO 14801, reverse engineering of OEM implant bodies/abutments to confirm compatibility, and biocompatibility/sterilization validation leveraged from predicate K223634.
Technological Characteristics
Material: Ti-6Al-4V Eli (ASTM F136). Machined CAD/CAM patient-specific design. Dimensions: 3.3-6.0 mm diameter; 6.0-16.0 mm height. Non-sterile; user-sterilized via steam. Compatible with specific Zimmer and Straumann implant systems.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring screw-retained single or cement-retained single or multi-unit dental prosthetic restorations supported by compatible dental implants.
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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ARUM DENTISTRY Co., Ltd. Boyeon Lim Official Correspondent 23, Gukjegwahak 11-ro, Yuseong-gu Daeieon, 34002 REPUBLIC OF KOREA
May 9, 2024
Re: K234112
Trade/Device Name: Customized Abutment Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NHA, DZE Dated: December 27, 2023 Received: April 8, 2024
Dear Boyeon Lim:
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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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 Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
Submission Number (if known)
K234112
Device Name
Customized Abutment
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Customized Abutments are intended for attachment to dental implants in order to provide support for customized prosthetic restorations. Customized Abutments are indicated for screwretained single restorations or cement-retained single or multi-unit restorations. The Customized Abutment will be attached to a dental implant using the included abutment screw.
Patient-Specific Abutment is compatible with following Implant Systems:
1. Zimmer Tapered Screw-Vent®
/ Implant diameter size (mm): 3.7, 4.1, 4.7, 6.0/ Restorative Platform diameter (mm): 3.5, 4.5, 5.7 2. Straumann® Bone Level Tapered Implant
/ Implant diameter size (mm): 3.3, 4.1, 4.8/ Restorative Platform diameter (mm): 3.1, 3.7, 4.4
All digitally-designed Customized abutments are intended to be sent to an ARUM DENTISTRY validated milling center for manufacture.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 7. 510(K) Summary
# Submitter
ARUM DENTISTRY Co., Ltd. Boyeon Lim 23, Gukjeqwahak 11-ro, Yuseong-qu Daejeon, 34002 Republic of Korea Email: arum_ra@arumdentistry.com Tel. +82-42-935-3644 Fax. +82-42-935-3633
#### Device Information
- . Trade Name: Customized Abutment
- . Common Name: Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous
- . Classification Name: Endosseous dental implant abutment
- Primary Product Code: NHA
- . Panel: Dental
- . Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630
- . Device Class: Class II
- Date Prepared: 05/09/ 2024
#### Predicate Devices:
The subject device is substantially equivalent to the following predicate devices:
# Primary Predicate
- K223634, Customized Abutment by ARUM DENTISTRY Co., Ltd. .
#### Reference Device
- . K140878, Straumann® Bone Level Tapered Implant Roxolid SLActive manufactured by Straumann USA, LLC
- . K112160, Tapered Screw-Vent® X Implant System manufactured by Zimmer Dental, Incorporated
- . K013227, Screw Vent® and Tapered Screw Vent® manufactured by Sulzer Dental Inc.
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Device Description:
Patient-specific abutment is made from Ti-6Al-4V Eli conforming to ASTM F136 to be used in fabricating patient-specific abutments. The subject devices are indicated for cemented or screwand cement retained prosthesis (SCRP) restorations. Each patient-specific abutment is individually prescribed by the clinician.
The diameters of patient-specific abutment are 3.3, 3.7, 4.1, 4.7, 4.8, 6.0 mm and Hex and square connection design.
| No. | Proprietary Name | Implant diameter<br>size (mm) | Restorative<br>Platform diameter<br>(mm) |
|-----|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| 1 | Zimmer Tapered Screw-vent® | 3.7, 4.1, 4.7, 6.0 | 3.5, 4.5, 5.7 |
| 2 | Straumann® Bone Level Tapered Implant | 3.3, 4.1, 4.8 | 3.1, 3.7, 4.4 |
Customized Abutments are compatible with the implant system listed in the following table:
Customized abutments are supplied with an abutment screw and provided non-sterile.
Patient-specific abutment design parameters:
| Parameter | Min (mm) | 10 Ø Max (mm) | 14 Ø Max (mm) |
|---------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|---------------|---------------|
| Total Height | 6.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Post Height for Single-<br>Unit Restoration | 4.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Angle | 0° | 30° | 30° |
| Wall Thickness | 0.5 | 3.8 | 6.0 |
| Diameter | Based on minimum<br>wall thickness | 9.9 | 13.9 |
| Gingival Height | 0.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
* Post height for single-unit restoration is defined as the cementable post measured above the gingival collar of the final abutment design.
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# Indication for Use
The Customized Abutments are intended for attachment to dental implants in order to provide support for customized prosthetic restorations. Customized Abutments are indicated for screwretained single restorations or cement-retained single or multi-unit restorations. The Customized Abutment will be attached to a dental implant using the included abutment screw.
Patient-Specific Abutment is compatible with following Implant Systems:
- 1. Zimmer Tapered Screw-Vent®
/ Implant diameter size (mm): 3.7, 4.1, 4.7, 6.0/ Restorative Platform diameter (mm): 3.5, 4.5, 5.7
- 2. Straumann® Bone Level Tapered Implant
/ Implant diameter size (mm): 3.3. 4.1. 4.8 / Restorative Platform diameter (mm): 3.1. 3.7. 4.4
All digitally-designed Customized abutments are intended to be sent to an ARUM DENTISTRY validated milling center for manufacture.
# Materials:
Customized Abutment and Abutment screw are fabricated from Ti-6AI-4V Eli conforming to ASTM F136.
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# Summaries of Technological Characteristics & Substantial Equivalence Discussion
| | Subject Device | | | | Primary Predicate | | | |
|-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------|------------------|
| Manufacturer | ARUM DENTISTRY Co., Ltd. | | | ARUM DENTISTRY Co., Ltd. | | | | |
| Trade Name | Customized Abutment | | | Customized Abutment | | | | |
| 510(k) Number | NA | | | | K223634 | | | |
| Device Classification | Endosseous Dental Implant, Abutment (872.3630) | | | | Endosseous Dental Implant, Abutment (872.3630) | | | |
| Product Code | NHA | | | | NHA | | | |
| Material | Ti-6AL-4V Eli (ASTM F136) | | | | Ti-6AL-4V Eli (ASTM F136) | | | |
| Diameter (mm) | CAD/CAM Patient-Specific Abutment: 3.3, 3.7,<br>4.1, 4.7, 4.8, 6.0 | | | | CAD/CAM Patient-Specific Abutment: 3.8, 4.0,<br>4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5 | | | |
| | Parameter | Min (mm) | 10 Ø Max<br>(mm) | 14 Ø Max<br>(mm) | Parameter | Min (mm) | 10 Ø Max<br>(mm) | 14 Ø Max<br>(mm) |
| | Total Height | 6.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 | Total Height | 6.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| | Post Height for<br>Single-Unit<br>Restoration | 4.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | Post Height for<br>Single-Unit<br>Restoration | 4.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Abutment Design<br>Parameters | Angle | 0° | 30° | 30° | Angle | 0° | 30° | 30° |
| | Wall Thickness | 0.5 | 3.8 | 6.0 | Wall Thickness | 0.5 | 3.8 | 6.0 |
| | Diameter | Based on<br>minimum<br>wall<br>thickness | 9.9 | 13.9 | Diameter | Based on<br>minimum<br>wall<br>thickness | 9.9 | 13.9 |
| | Gingival<br>Height | 0.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | Gingival<br>Height | 0.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
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| Sterile | Steam Sterilization by user (Provided Non-Sterile) | | | | Steam Sterilization by user (Provided Non-Sterile) | | | |
|------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|----------------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| Type of Retention | Screw-retained or cement retained | | | | Screw-retained or cement retained | | | |
| Anatomical Site | Oral Cavity | | | | Oral Cavity | | | |
| Constructions | Machined | | | | Machined | | | |
| Indications For Use | The Customized Abutments are intended for attachment to dental implants in order to provide support for customized prosthetic restorations. Customized Abutments are indicated for screw-retained single restorations or cement-retained single or multi-unit restorations. | | | | The Customized Abutments are intended for attachment to dental implants in order to provide support for customized prosthetic restorations. Customized Abutments are indicated for screw-retained single restorations or cement-retained single or multi-unit restorations. | | | |
| | No. | Proprietary Name | Implant diameter size (mm) | Restorative Platform diameter (mm) | No. | Implant System Compatibility | Implant Diameter (mm) | Platform Diameter (mm) |
| | 1 | Zimmer Tapered Screw-vent® | 3.7, 4.1, 4.7, 6.0 | 3.5, 4.5, 5.7 | 1 | NB I Implant System | 3.8, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5 | 3.8, 4.0, 4.15, 4.25, 4.5, 5.0 |
| | All digitally designed abutments for use with Customized Abutment are intended to be manufactured at an ARUM DENTISTRY validated milling center. | | | | All digitally-designed Customized Abutments are intended to be sent to an ARUM Dentistry-validated milling center for manufacture. | | | |
| | 2 | Straumann® Bone Level Tapered Implant | 3.3, 4.1, 4.8 | 3.1, 3.7, 4.4 | | | | |
| Substantial<br>Equivalence<br>Comparison | The subject patient-specific abutment is substantially equivalent in designs, dimensions, material, indications, abutment seat, screw seat, anatomical site, connection, abutment design parameters and technological characteristics with the identified primary predicate device. The patient-specific abutment is similar in fundamental scientific technology to the predicate. The Indications for Use of the subject and | | | | | | | |
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| primary predicate device are identical other than the compatible implant systems. The difference is |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| mitigated by fatigue testing, reverse engineering, and the identification of reference devices for |
| compatible implant bodies. Both the predicate and subject devices are intended to be milled into patient- |
| specific abutments using CAD/CAM technology under the manufacturing control of the sponsor. Any |
| differences in technical characteristics are accompanied by information that demonstrated the device is |
| substantially equivalent to the predicate. |
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### MR Environment Condition
Non-clinical worst-case MRI Review was performed to evaluated the metallic. The Customized Abutment in the MRI environment using scientific rationale and published literature (e.g., Woods, Terry 0., Jana G. Delfino, and Sunder Rajan. 'Assessment of Magnetically Induced Displacement Force and Torque on Metal Alloys Used in Medical Devices." Journal of Testing and Evaluation 49.2 (2019): 783-795)., based on the entire system including all variations (all compatible implant bodied, dental abutments and, fixation screws) and material composition. Rationale addressed parameters per the FDA Guidance "Testing and Labeling Medical Devices for Safety in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) Environment," including magnetically induced displacement force and torque.
#### Biocompatibility
Biocompatibility of Ti-6Al-4V Eli (ASTM F136) demonstrated by the reference ARUM DENTISTRY submission, K223634, using the same materials and manufacturing processes as the subject device.
#### Sterilization validation
The Customized Abutment delivered non-sterile to be end-user sterilized, the recommended sterilization has been validated according to ISO 17655-1 and to applicable recommendations in the FDA quidance document "Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling, issued on March 17, 2015". The predicate devices may be leveraged for the subject devices because of using the same materials, manufacturing methods, and sterilization procedures. The sterilization methods were leveraged from predicated K223634. The worst-case construct was tested, and results demonstrated equivalence to the predicate devices.
#### Non-Clinical Test Data
Non-clinical performance data submitted to demonstrate substantial equivalence included: Biocompatibility testing of the K223634 predicate device to ISO 10993-5 and ANSI/AAMI ST72 in support of the Subject device; reverse engineering of the OEM implant bodies, OEM abutments and OEM abutment screws to confirm compatibility; and static and fatigue testing according to ISO 14801. No clinical data is included in this submission.
# Conclusion
Slight differences in the compatible implant system abutments available in the Subject and Predicate device systems does not change the intended use of the devices to provide support for single or multi-unit prosthetic restorations.
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K234112
The slight differences in the Technological Characteristics of the Subject and Predicate devices do not change the intended use of the devices to provide support for single or multiunit prosthetic restorations or introduce new risk or concerns of safety and effectiveness. Differences in Subject device abutment design parameters were validated with respect to intended use through Performance testing.
Overall, the Customized Abutment is substantially equivalent to the Predicate device.
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Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.