POSI-STOP/POSI-TRAC SYSTEM
Device Facts
| Record ID | K981997 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | POSI-STOP/POSI-TRAC SYSTEM |
| Applicant | The Dental Medical Device Co., LLC |
| Product Code | DZE · Dental |
| Decision Date | Jan 12, 1999 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 872.3640 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Indications for Use
The Posi-Stop/Posi-Trac System consists of 12 drills plus a starter drill utilized in osteotomy procedures before implant insertion. The Posi-Stop/Posi-Trac System is designed for use with or without a surgical guide. The system allows the dental practitioner to increase size gradations in 0.5mm steps for final sizing for implant type customization. The Posi-Stop/Posi-Trac System is designed for use with or without a surgical guide. The system is truly generic in that its 0.5mm size gradations allows the doctor to switch to a final sizing drill for implant type customization.
Device Story
System comprises 12 drills and 1 starter drill for dental osteotomy preparation. Starter drill (1.6mm) creates initial depth; subsequent Posi-Trac and Posi-Stop drills widen osteotomy in 0.5mm increments. Posi-Stop drills feature safety-ended design to prevent excessive depth penetration; only starter drill cuts at depth. Posi-Stop components include adjustable size indicator rings and locking screw assemblies for interdental fitment. Used by dental practitioners in clinical settings; with or without surgical guides. Output is prepared bone site for implant placement. Benefits include precise sizing and depth control for implant customization.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
System includes 12 drills and 1 starter drill. Features include adjustable size indicator rings, locking screw assemblies, and safety-ended drill geometry to limit depth penetration. Manual surgical instrumentation.
Indications for Use
Indicated for dental practitioners performing osteotomy procedures prior to dental implant insertion. Used to prepare osteotomy sites in 0.5mm size increments for implant customization.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An endosseous dental implant is a prescription device made of a material such as titanium or titanium alloy that is intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore a patient's chewing function.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls). The device is classified as class II if it is a root-form endosseous dental implant. The root-form endosseous dental implant is characterized by four geometrically distinct types: Basket, screw, solid cylinder, and hollow cylinder. 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.)(2) *Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device is classified as class II if it is a blade-form endosseous dental implant. The special controls for this device are:(i) The design characteristics of the device must ensure that the geometry and material composition are consistent with the intended use; (ii) Mechanical performance (fatigue) testing under simulated physiological conditions to demonstrate maximum load (endurance limit) when the device is subjected to compressive and shear loads; (iii) Corrosion testing under simulated physiological conditions to demonstrate corrosion potential of each metal or alloy, couple potential for an assembled dissimilar metal implant system, and corrosion rate for an assembled dissimilar metal implant system; (iv) The device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible; (v) Sterility testing must demonstrate the sterility of the device; (vi) Performance testing to evaluate the compatibility of the device in a magnetic resonance (MR) environment; (vii) Labeling must include a clear description of the technological features, how the device should be used in patients, detailed surgical protocol and restoration procedures, relevant precautions and warnings based on the clinical use of the device, and qualifications and training requirements for device users including technicians and clinicians; (viii) Patient labeling must contain a description of how the device works, how the device is placed, how the patient needs to care for the implant, possible adverse events and how to report any complications; and (ix) Documented clinical experience must demonstrate safe and effective use and capture any adverse events observed during clinical use.