STARCAST DENTAL ALLOYS

{0}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/0/Picture/1 description: The image is a black and white logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo features the department's symbol, which consists of three stylized human profiles facing right, arranged in a stacked formation. The symbol 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 MAY 3 0 2003 Star Refining Precious Metals South Africa C/O Mr. Ned Devine Jr. Responsible Third Party Official Entela, Incorporated 3033 Madison Avenue, SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548 Re: K031543 Trade/Device Name: Starcast Dental Alloys Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3060 Regulation Name: Gold-based Alloys and Precious Metal Alloys for Clinical Use Regulatory Class: II Product Code: EJT Dated: May 16,2003 Received: May 16,2003 Dear Mr. Devine: 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. 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 (PMA). it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting vour device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. {1}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Mr. Devine Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (OS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4613. Also, please note the regulation entitled. "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer 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. Susan Vorse Susan Runner, DDS, MA Interim Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ 510(k) Number (if known): Device Name: Starcast Dental Alloys Classification Panel: 872.3060 EJT Indications for Use: Dental casting Type III alloys intended for manufacturing: Crowns Short Span Bridges Inlays ## (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) **Prescription Use** or Over the Counter Use Susan Burse (Division Sign-Off) Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control, Dental Devices 510(k) Number: k031543 5