ARISTON PHC

{0}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/0/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo consists of a stylized depiction of a human figure, with three wavy lines representing the body and head. The logo is encircled by the text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" in a circular arrangement. Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 2 1998 JUL Mr. Peter P. Mancuso Quality Assurance-Regulatory Affairs Manager Ivoclar North America, Incorporated 175 Pineview Drive Amherst, New York 14228 Re : K981264 Trade Name: Ariston pHc Requlatory Class: II Product Code: EBF Dated: April 1, 1998 Received: April 7, 1998 Dear Mr. Mancuso: We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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. If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, Devices: through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in requlatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 {1}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Mr. Mancuso through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or requlations. This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market. If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4692. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification"(21CFR 807.97). "Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html". Sincerely yours, Timothy A. Ulatowski Director Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure .. {2}------------------------------------------------ ## CONFIDENTIAL Page__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 510(k) Number (if known): Device Name: Ariston pHC Indications For Use: Intended Use: Ariston pHc filling material is intended to be used for Intended USE. Allscon pho firming indeciduous and permanent teeth with Crass I and if reparations and for an amalgam substitute. (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH; Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Herold Shipp Jr. (Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection Control. and General Hospital Device 510(k) Number Prescription Use V (Per 21 CFR 801.109) OR Over-The-Counter Use__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Optional Format 1-2-96)