The BellaTek Bars are indicated for attachment to dental abutments in the treatment of partially or fully edentulous jaws for the purpose of restoring chewing function. The BellaTek Bars are intended for attachment to a minimum of two (2) abutments. All digitally designed BellaTek Bars are intended to be sent to Biomet 3i for manufacture. The BellaTek Bars are indicated for compatibility with the following abutment systems: Universal Multi-Unit Abutments manufactured by Terrats Medical SL., 2.9-5.7mm, Angled, max 30 degrees; ZimVie Eztetic Implant System; ZimVie TSX Implant System; ZimVie Tapered Screw-Vent System; ZimVie Low Profile Abutments, 3.4-6.0mm, Angled, max 30 degrees; ZimVie Osseotite Implant System; ZimVie T3 and T3 PRO Implant System; ZimVie Tapered Abutments, 3.5-5.7mm, Angled, max 30 degrees; ZimVie TSX Implant System; ZimVie Tapered Screw-Vent Implant System.
Device Story
BellaTek Bars are patient-specific dental suprastructures designed to disperse prosthetic loads across dental implant-abutment assemblies. Input data consists of 3D optical or digital scans of patient impressions; data is processed via CAD/CAM software to machine custom bars according to customer specifications. Output is a precision-milled titanium bar (Type I for removable overdentures; Type II for fixed prostheses) that attaches to multi-unit abutments using prosthetic screws. Used in dental clinics; operated by dental professionals. The device provides structural support for artificial teeth, restoring chewing function and improving patient quality of life. The bars feature passive, non-indexing connection geometry and are MR conditional.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including mechanical performance validation and biocompatibility assessment per ISO 10993-1 and ISO 10993-5. MRI safety evaluated via scientific rationale and literature.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Commercially pure titanium (ASTM F67) or Titanium Alloy (ASTM F136). Design: Patient-specific CAD/CAM milled bars with passive, non-indexing connection geometry. Dimensions: Platform seating 3.4-6.1mm; bar height 2.5-22mm. Sterilization: Moist heat (steam) validated per EN ISO 17665-1. Connectivity: None (mechanical device).
Indications for Use
Indicated for partially or fully edentulous patients requiring dental implant-supported prostheses to restore chewing function. Requires attachment to a minimum of two abutments. Compatible with specific ZimVie and Terrats Medical abutment systems.
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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July 15, 2024
Biomet 3i, LLC % Michael Davis Principal Consultant Michael Davis Quality and Regulatory Consulting, LLC 204 Norwick Forest Drive Alabaster, Alabama 35007
Re: K241032
Trade/Device Name: BellaTek® Bars Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NHA Dated: April 15, 2024 Received: April 16, 2024
Dear Michael Davis:
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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# 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) K241032
Device Name BellaTek Bars
Indications for Use (Describe)
The BellaTek Bars are indicated for attachments in the treatment of partially or fully edentulous jaws for the purpose of restoring chewing function. The BellaTek Bars are intended for attachment to a minimum of two (2) abutments.
All digitally designed BellaTek Bars are intended to be sent to Biomet 3i for manufacture.
The BellaTek Bars are indicated for compatibility with the following abutment systems:
· Universal Multi-Unit Abutments manufactured by Terrats Medical SL., 2.9-5.7mm, Angled, max 30 degrees
- · ZimVie Eztetic Implant System
- · ZimVie TSX Implant System
- · ZimVie Tapered Screw-Vent System
- · ZimVie Low Profile Abutments, 3.4-6.0mm, Angled, max 30 degrees
- · ZimVie Osseotite Implant System
- ZimVie T3 and T3 PRO Implant System
- · ZimVie Tapered Abutments, 3.5-5.7mm, Angled, max 30 degrees
- · ZimVie TSX Implant System
- · ZimVie Tapered Screw-Vent Implant System
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|--|
|-------------------------------------------------|--|
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### BellaTek® Bars 510(k) Summary 21 CFR 807.92 07/15/2024
#### Submitter's Name & Address
| Manufacturer: | Biomet 3i, LLC |
|-------------------|------------------------------|
| | 4555 Riverside Drive |
| | Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 |
| | Phone (561) 776-6700 |
| Official contact: | Krupal Patel |
| Job Title: | Regulatory Affairs Principal |
| Email: | krupal.patel@zimvie.com |
#### Name of the Device
| Trade Name: | BellaTek® Bars |
|------------------------|------------------------------------|
| Common or Usual Name: | Dental implant abutment |
| Classification Name: | Endosseous dental implant abutment |
| Classification Number: | Class II (21 CFR 872.3630) |
| Primary Product Code: | NHA |
#### Predicate Devices
Primary Predicate Device: K233083, Osteon Precision Milled Suprastructure, March 9, 2024
Reference Predicate Device: K080864. Biomet 3i CAM StructSURE® Precision Milled Bars, July 21. 2008 K180998, BioHorizons CAD/CAM Bars, September 28, 2018 K231434, Terrats Medical Dental Smart Solutions Abutments, August 14, 2023 K092341, Biomet 3i Low Profile Abutments - Internal and External Connection, November 30, 2009 K111853, Zimmer Dental Angled Tapered Abutments, December 8, 2011
## Device Description
The BellaTek Bars are intended to disperse the load of a prosthesis across dental implant-abutment assemblies. They also provide support for prosthetic devices such as artificial teeth, and to restore the patient's chewing function. The subject devices are identical to the reference predicate device CAM StructSURE Precision Milled Bars cleared in K080864 (SE 07/21/2008) with the only addition of the new connection geometry. The subject device has a new bar-to-abutment connection tailored to the multi-unit restorative abutment component(s) with which the device is intended to be used. Similar to the primary predicate device (K233083), the BellaTek Bars are manufactured out of commercially pure titanium per ASTM F67 or Titanium Alloy per ASTM F136. The BellaTek Bars are placed in a nylon bag and sealed in same manner as the reference predicate device (K080864). A label is applied to the bag.
Like the primary predicate device (K233083), the BellaTek Bars are offered in two types. A Type I Bar is a Titanium Alloy bar designed for use with removable overdentures. A Type II Bar is a Pure Titanium or Titanium Alloy bar designed for fixed prosthesis. All BellaTek Bars (Dolder, Primary, Hader, Hybrid, Freeform, Canada, Wraparound and Copy Milled) are designed to match an individual
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patient. The bars are designed from a three-dimensional optical and/or digital scanner system that scans the casting of a patient's impression and then is machined using a CAD/CAM software system in accordance with customer specifications, within the limits of design defined in tables below. The subject devices are provided non-sterile in same manner as the predicate devices. Below are the design matrix specifications that serve as instructions and limitations for the design of each bar. The design specifications for the subject BellaTek Bars included in the tables below are identical to the reference predicate CAM StructSURE Precision Milled Bars.
| Description | Minimum | Maximum |
|--------------------------------------|---------|---------|
| Platform Seating Diameter | 3.4mm | 6.1mm |
| Total Cylinders | 2 | 10 |
| Bar Span Between Cylinders | 0mm | 27mm |
| Bar Height | 2.5mm | 10mm |
| Bar Width | 1.8mm | 10mm |
| Distal Extension | 0mm | 10.7mm |
| Cylinder Height | 0mm | 10mm |
| Cylinder Diameter | 3.4mm | 10mm |
| Maximum Angulation Between Cylinders | 0° | 30° |
## Table 1: Type | Bars: Removable
## Table 2: Type II Bars: Fixed
| Description | Minimum | Maximum |
|--------------------------------------|---------|---------|
| Platform Seating Diameter | 3.4mm | 6.1mm |
| Total Cylinders | 2 | 10 |
| Bar Span Between Cylinders | 0mm | 23.5mm |
| Bar Height | 2.5mm | 22mm |
| Bar Width | 4.0mm | 10mm |
| Distal Extension | 0mm | 18mm |
| Cylinder Height | 0mm | 19.5mm |
| Cylinder Diameter | 3.4mm | 10mm |
| Maximum Angulation Between Cylinders | 0° | 30° |
The BellaTek Bars are provided with an abutment-level connection interface. The BellaTek Bars include passive, non-indexing connection geometry with seating on the restorative platform of the multi-unit abutment as well as incorporate a screw seat that allows passage through and fixation with a Universal Multi-Unit prosthetic screw. Combined with intaglio-side connection geometry, the prosthetic screw secures the device to the underlying multi-unit abutment. Additionally, the occlusal surface of the BellaTek Bars may include connection geometry (e.g. female threads) to accept overdenture attachments.
#### Indications for Use
The BellaTek Bars are indicated for attachment to dental abutments in the treatment of partially or fully edentulous jaws for the purpose of restoring chewing function. The BellaTek Bars are intended for attachment to a minimum of two (2) abutments.
All digitally designed BellaTek Bars are intended to be sent to Biomet 3i for manufacture.
The BellaTek Bars are indicated for compatibility with the following abutment systems:
- Universal Multi-Unit Abutments manufactured by Terrats Medical SL., 2.9-5.7mm, Angled, max 300 ●
- ZimVie Eztetic Implant System ●
- ZimVie TSX Implant System .
- ZimVie Tapered Screw-Vent System ●
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- ZimVie Low Profile Abutments, 3.4-6.0mm, Angled, max 30° ●
- ZimVie Osseotite Implant System
- . ZimVie T3 and T3 PRO Implant System
- . ZimVie Tapered Abutments, 3.5-5.7mm, Angled, max 300
- ZimVie TSX Implant System
- ZimVie Tapered Screw-Vent Implant System .
#### Summary of the Technological Characteristics
The fundamental scientific technology of the BellaTek Bars that are the subject of this 510(k) is substantially equivalent to the primary predicate device (K233083). Both the subject device and reference predicate device (K080864) include similar features such as bar base material, bar-toabutment connection tailored to the multi-unit restorative abutment component(s) with which the device is intended to be used, prosthetic platform sizes and mode of prosthetic retention which thereby demonstrates substantial equivalence in their respective designs. Any specific differences related to prosthetic platform connection geometry are supported by the identified predicate devices. The subject device is substantially equivalent to the primary predicate device in intended use, design principles and technological characteristics. The features, base materials, similarities and differences are further summarized in tabular format in the Summary Table of Substantial Equivalence following in this section. The Indications for Use statement for the subject device is substantially equivalent to that of the primary predicate device, except for the list of identified compatible abutment systems. The reference predicate devices (K231434. K092341 and K111853) are included for the purpose of identifying OEM abutment compatibility.
| | Subject Device | Primary Predicate Device | Reference Predicate Device(s) | | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| | Biomet 3i<br>BellaTek Bars<br>K241032 | Osteon<br>Precision Milled<br>Suprastructure<br>K233083 | Biomet 3i<br>CAM StructSURE® Precision<br>Milled Bars<br>K080864 | BioHorizons Implant<br>Systems, Inc.<br>CAD/CAM Bars<br>K180998 | |
| Intended Use | The BellaTek Bars are<br>indicated for attachment<br>to dental abutments in<br>the treatment of partially<br>or fully edentulous jaws<br>for the purpose of<br>restoring chewing<br>function. The BellaTek<br>Bars are intended for<br>attachment to a<br>minimum of two (2)<br>abutments.<br><br>All digitally designed<br>BellaTek Bars are<br>intended to be sent to<br>Biomet 3i for<br>manufacture.<br><br>The BellaTek Bars are<br>indicated for compatibility<br>with the following<br>abutment systems:<br>• Universal Multi-Unit<br>Abutments<br>manufactured by<br>Terrats Medical SL.,<br>2.9-5.7mm, Angled,<br>max 30°<br>• ZimVie Eztetic<br>Implant System | The Osteon Precision<br>Milled Suprastructure is<br>indicated for attachment<br>to dental abutments in the<br>treatment of partially or<br>fully edentulous jaws for<br>the purpose of restoring<br>chewing function. The<br>Osteon Precision Milled<br>Suprastructures are<br>intended for attachment<br>to a minimum of two (2)<br>abutments.<br><br>The Osteon Milled<br>Suprastructure is<br>indicated for compatibility<br>with the following<br>abutment systems:<br>• Astra Tech Implant<br>System® Multi Base<br>Abutment EV, 4.8mm,<br>max 30°<br>• BioHorizons Multi Unit<br>Abutment, 4.8mm, max<br>30°<br>• CONELOG® Implant<br>System<br>• Biomet 3i Multi Unit<br>Abutments, 4.8mm, max<br>30° | The CAM StructSURE<br>Precision Milled Bars are<br>intended for use as an<br>accessory to an endosseous<br>dental implant to support a<br>prosthetic device in a<br>partially or edentulous<br>patient. It is intended for use<br>to support multiple tooth<br>prostheses in the mandible<br>or maxilla. The prostheses<br>can be screw retained. | BioHorizons CAD/CAM<br>Bars are intended for<br>use as superstructures<br>of a multiple-unit<br>endosseous dental<br>implant system,<br>attaching directly to<br>implants or abutments<br>in the mandible or<br>maxilla, to support a<br>prosthetic device in a<br>partially or fully<br>endentulous patient for<br>the purpose of restoring<br>chewing function.<br><br>Implant-level bars are<br>compatible with all<br>BioHorizons Internal<br>and Tapered Internal<br>implant systems.<br><br>Implant-level bars are<br>compatible with Zimmer<br>Dental Screw-Vent®<br>and Tapered Screw<br>Vent® implants with<br>3.5mm, 4.5mm and<br>5.7mm internal hex<br>connection mating<br>platform diameters and<br>are intended to be used<br>with straight bar<br>cylinders only | |
| | | | | | |
| • ZimVie TSX Implant<br>System | • Tapered Screw-Vent<br>Implant | Abutment-level bars are<br>compatible with<br>BioHorizons Multi-unit<br>Abutments.<br>All digitally designed<br>BioHorizons CAD/CAM<br>Bars are intended to be<br>sent to a BioHorizons-<br>validated milling center<br>for manufacture. | | | |
| • ZimVie Tapered<br>Screw-Vent System | • DESS Dental Multi Unit<br>Abutments, 3.4-5.7 mm,<br>0° | | | | |
| • ZimVie Low Profile<br>Abutments, 3.4-<br>6.0mm, Angled, max<br>30° | • 3i OSSEOTITE® | | | | |
| • ZimVie Osseotite<br>Implant System | • Astra Tech<br>OsseoSpeed™ | | | | |
| • ZimVie T3 and T3<br>PRO Implant<br>System | • Neodent Grand Morse | | | | |
| • ZimVie Tapered<br>Abutments, 3.5-<br>5.7mm, Angled, max<br>30° | • NobelReplace®<br>Trilobe | | | | |
| • ZimVie TSX Implant<br>System | • NobelReplace®<br>Conical | | | | |
| • ZimVie Tapered<br>Screw-Vent Implant<br>System | • Nobel Brånemark<br>System® | | | | |
| | • Straumann BLX<br>Implants | | | | |
| | • DESS Dental Multi Unit<br>Abutments, Angled, 3.4-<br>6.5 mm, max 30° | | | | |
| | • NobelActive®<br>NobelParallel Conical | | | | |
| | • Straumann® Bone<br>Level | | | | |
| | • Zimmer Screw Vent®<br>and Tapered Screw-<br>Vent® | | | | |
| | • Dentium SuperLine®<br>Abutments, 4.5-5.5 mm,<br>max30° | | | | |
| | • GENESIS ACTIVE™<br>Multi-Unit Abutments,<br>4.8mm, max 30° | | | | |
| | • Implant Direct GPS®<br>Angled Abutment, 5.0mm,<br>max 30° | | | | |
| | • KDG Abutments,<br>4.8mm, max 30° | | | | |
| | • Keystone Multi Unit<br>Abutment, 4.8mm, 0° | | | | |
| | • Medentika Multi Unit<br>Abutments, 4.8mm, max<br>30° | | | | |
| | • EV Series –<br>Dentsply® Implants<br>Astratech<br>Osseospeed® | | | | |
| | • F Series - Nobel<br>Biocare NobelActive® –<br>NobelReplace® Conical |…
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Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.