PALCERAM 82SF

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Box 509 Edenvale 1610 Republic of South Africa Telephone : +27 (11) 609-8640 Telefax : +27 (11) 452-3918 SEP - 5 1997 KG72956 ## 510 (k) Summary Trade name: Common name: Classification name: Class ification number: -20- PALCERAM 82 SF Dental casting alloy Gold based alloys and precious metal alloys for clinical use EIT Legally marketed device: Argen Argipal Description of the device: Palladium based casting alloy Intended use of the device: Type IV restoration with porcelain veneering ## Summary of the technological characteristics Test methods applied: as in ANSI/ADA 5 and ISO 9693 Comparison of composition: | ALLOY | | COMPOSITION (weight%) | | | | |-------|---------------|-----------------------|------|-----|-----| | | Name | Pd | Sn | Ga | Ru | | Legal | Argipal | 81.5 | 14.5 | 3.5 | 0.5 | | New | Palceram 82SF | 81.6 | 14.6 | 3.4 | 0.6 | x is less than 1 % Comparison of physical and mechanical properties | ALLOY | | Melting point<br>range (°C) | | Hardness<br>(Vickers<br>5/30) | | Yield<br>strength<br>(MPa) | | Elongation<br>(%) | | CTE<br>(x10-<br>6/°C ) | Density<br>(g/cm3) | |-------|---------------|-----------------------------|--------|-------------------------------|------|----------------------------|------|-------------------|------|------------------------|--------------------| | | Name/ | solid. | liquid | soft | hard | soft | hard | soft | hard | | | | Legal | Argipal | 1220 | 1250 | 240 | 245 | 560 | 660 | 15 | 10 | 14.1 | 11.2 | | New | Palcefam 82SF | 1220 | 1250 | 230 | 245 | 560 | 660 | 15 | 10 | 14.1 | 11.2 | **Discussion** Practically identical alloys. 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Box 509 · Edenvale 1610 Republic of South Africa K972956 Re : Palceram 82SF Trade Name: Requlatory Class: II EJT Product Code: Dated: June 13, 1997 Received: June 20, 1997 Dear Mr. Davis: 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 aqainst 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. ਕੇ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General requlation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. 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 {2}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Mr.- Davis - ---- through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic emroduct Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or requlations. This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as inis receir will as on the premarket notification. The FDA acberroom in postantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your marketed predication wour device to proceed to the market. If you desire specific 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) 594-4618. 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 Timot Director Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health \ Enclosure {3}------------------------------------------------ 510(k) Number (if known):_ Device Name: Indications For Use: Dental casting alloy used in combination with dental ceramics for fabrication of metallo-ceramic restoration. (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Suvart Kumar (Division Sign-6 Division of Dental, Infoction and General Host 5 1 (/k) Number Prescription Use ) Per 21 CFR 801.109) OR Over-The-Counter Use