K Number
K971155
Device Name
MEMOREG
Date Cleared
1997-05-22

(55 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
872.3660
Panel
Dental
Reference & Predicate Devices
N/A
Predicate For
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

MEMOREG is indicated for bite registration in all standard situations with a stable occlusion.

Device Description

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AI/ML Overview

This document is a 510(k) clearance letter from the FDA for a dental bite registration material called "Memoreg." It is not a study report and therefore does not contain information about acceptance criteria, device performance, sample sizes, ground truth establishment, or any details related to clinical studies.

The letter simply states that the FDA has reviewed the manufacturer's submission and determined that the device is substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices, allowing it to be marketed.

Therefore, I cannot provide the requested information based on the given text. The input does not contain a study that proves the device meets acceptance criteria.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

MAY 2 2 1997

Ms. Cheryl V. Zimmerman Heraeus Kulzer, Incorporated 4315 south Lafayette Boulevard South Bend, Indiana 46614-2517

K971155 Re : Memoreg Bite Registration Material Trade Name: Regulatory Class: II Product Code: ELW Dated: March 21, 1997 March 28, 1997 Received:

Dear Ms. Zimmerman:

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 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 The general controls provisions of the Act 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 requlations 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 Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) requiation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP requlation may result in requlatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Reqister. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

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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 speeifie advice for your device on our labeling ---requlation (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" (21 CFR 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/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

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Pre-Market Notification - MEMOREGT - - -

STATEMENT OF INDICATIONS FOR USE

MEMOREG is indicated for bite registration in all standard situations with a stable occlusion.

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ision of Dental, Infection Control, General Hospital Devices

Number 2471153

§ 872.3660 Impression material.

(a)
Identification. Impression material is a device composed of materials such as alginate or polysulfide intended to be placed on a preformed impression tray and used to reproduce the structure of a patient's teeth and gums. The device is intended to provide models for study and for production of restorative prosthetic devices, such as gold inlays and dentures.(b)
Classification. Class II (Special Controls).