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Dental blanks made from DD cubeX2 are indicated for crowns, multi-unit bridges (up to a maximum of 3 elements) and inlay bridges. Applications include both, anterior and posterior bridges.
DD cubeX2 is a semi-finished dental blank made of yttrium stabilized pre-sintered zirconium dioxide, which has a super high translucency. The ceramics is of type II (not powder), Class 5 according to DIN EN ISO 6872 (FDA Recognition Number 4-178). The DD cubeX2 dental blanks are designed for milled production of crowns and bridge frameworks on commercial CAD/CAM systems or hand-operated copy milling machines. The material is suited ideally for bridges up to 3 elements for both, the anterior and posterior region. The accessories comprises the DD Bio ZX2 monolith zero, which is a coloring fluid for zirconia restorations made from yttrium stabilized pre-sintered zirconium dioxide of different degree of translucency.
The provided text is related to a 510(k) premarket notification for a dental device, "DD cubeX2 and accessories," which is a semi-finished dental blank made of yttrium stabilized pre-sintered zirconium dioxide. The document seeks to establish substantial equivalence to a predicate device, "DD Bio Z-transpa" (K093748).
Here's an analysis of the acceptance criteria and study information:
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance:
The document presents a table comparing the "Modified product" (DD cubeX2) with the "Unmodified product" (DD Bio Z-transpa) and includes physical and chemical properties tested against the ISO 6872 standard.
| Acceptance Criteria (ISO 6872 Clause/Description) | Required Value (ISO 6872) | Reported Device Performance (DD cubeX2) | Passed/Failed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniformity of the material (5.1) | n.a. (visual inspection) | - | Passed |
| Freedom from extraneous materials (5.2.1) | n.a. (visual inspection) | - | Passed |
| Activity concentration of uranium 238 (5.2.2) | < 1.0 Bq/g | < 0.03 Bq/g | Passed |
| Flexural strength | > 500 MPa | > 720 MPa | Passed |
| Chemical solubility | < 2000 µg/cm² | 15 µg/cm² | Passed |
| Information supplied by the manufacturer (8.1.3) | (Detailed info regarding handling/treatment of material) | - | Passed |
| Categorization ISO 6872 | Class 6 (Unmodified) / Class 5 (Modified) | Class 5 | n/a (classification) |
| Flexural strength | 1000 ± 200 (Unmodified) / > 720 (Modified) | > 720 MPa | n/a (comparison) |
| E modulus | > 210 GPa | > 210 GPa | n/a (comparison) |
| Density (after sintering) | > 6.0 g/cm³ | > 6.0 g/cm³ | n/a (comparison) |
| CTE (25-500 °C) | 11 [10-6K-1] | 10 [10-6K-1] | n/a (comparison) |
| Fracture toughness | unknown (Unmodified) | 4.8 [MPa * m1/2] | n/a (comparison) |
2. Sample Size Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance:
The document does not explicitly state the sample size for the test set for the physical and chemical property tests. It mentions that "DD Bio ZX2 monolith zero colored and then sintered DD cubeX2 finished products were tested by an accredited testing laboratory" for biocompatibility and that "Non-clinical testing was performed in order to validate the product against the company's specified design requirements."
- Data Provenance: The testing was performed by an "accredited testing laboratory." The manufacturer, Dental Direkt GmbH, is based in Germany. The document doesn't specify if the testing was retrospective or prospective, but typically non-clinical device testing for regulatory submission is designed prospectively for that purpose.
3. Number of Experts Used to Establish the Ground Truth for the Test Set and Their Qualifications:
This information is not applicable as the ground truth for this device is based on objective physical and chemical measurements according to international standards (e.g., ISO 6872), not expert consensus on diagnostic interpretations.
4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set:
This information is not applicable as the ground truth for this device is based on objective physical and chemical measurements according to international standards.
5. Multi Reader Multi Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study:
No, an MRMC comparative effectiveness study was not done. This type of study is relevant for diagnostic devices where human readers interpret medical images or data. This device is a dental material, not a diagnostic tool requiring human interpretation for its primary function.
6. Standalone (Algorithm Only Without Human-in-the-Loop Performance) Study:
Yes, a standalone study was performed in the sense that the device's physical and chemical properties were tested directly against established international standards (ISO 6872 and EN ISO 10993). There is no "algorithm" or "human-in-the-loop" component in the performance evaluation of the dental material itself. The tests relate to the material's inherent properties.
7. Type of Ground Truth Used:
The ground truth used for performance evaluation is based on objective, internationally recognized standards and specifications for dental ceramic materials (e.g., ISO 6872:2008, Dentistry Ceramic materials; EN ISO 10993-1, -5 for biocompatibility). These standards define acceptable ranges and methodologies for determining material properties like flexural strength, chemical solubility, and biocompatibility.
8. Sample Size for the Training Set:
This information is not applicable. This device is a physical material, not an AI/ML algorithm that requires a "training set."
9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established:
This information is not applicable as there is no "training set" for this type of device.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 26, 2014
Dental Direkt GmbH Mr. Uwe Greitens Authorized Officer Industriezentrum 106-108 32139 Spenge GERMANY
Re: K150196
Trade/Device Name: DD cubeX2 and accessories Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.6660 Regulation Name: Porcelain Powder for Clinical Use Regulatory Class: II Product Codes: EIH Dated: February 23, 2015 Received: February 25, 2015
Dear Mr. Greitens:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your 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.
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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): medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
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Sincerely yours.
Tina
Kiang -S
for Erin I. Keith, M.S. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): _K150196
Device Name: DD cubeX2 and accessories
Indications for Use:
Dental blanks made from DD cubeX2 are indicated for crowns, multi-unit bridges (up to a maximum of 3 elements) and inlay bridges. Applications include both, anterior and posterior bridges.
Prescription Use _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use
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K150196 510(k) Number:
510(k) Summary
| Submitter of 510 (k) | Dental Direkt GmbHIndustriezentrum 106-10832139 Spenge / Germany |
|---|---|
| Contact Person | U. Greitens, Authorized OfficerPhone: +49 5225 86319-0 / Fax: +49 5225 86319-99 |
| EstablishmentRegistration Number | 3008347275 |
| Date Prepared | January 2015 |
| Trade Name of Device | DD cubeX² and accessories |
| Common Name | Powder, Porcelain |
| Classification Name | Porcelain powder for clinical use |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 872.6660 |
| Product Code | EIH |
| Panel | Dental |
| Classification | Class II |
| Name of legallymarketed device | DD Bio Z-transpa (K093748) |
| Indications for Use | Dental blanks made from DD cubeX² are indicated for crowns,multi-unit bridges (up to a maximum of three elements) andinlay bridges. Applications include both, anterior and posteriorbridges. |
| Device Description | DD cubeX² is a semi-finished dental blank made of yttrium stabilized pre-sintered zirconium dioxide, which has a super hightranslucency. The ceramics is of type II (not powder), Class 5according to DIN EN ISO 6872 (FDA Recognition Number 4-178). The DD cubeX²dental blanks are designed for milledproduction of crowns and bridge frameworks on commercialCAD/CAM systems or hand-operated copy milling machines. |
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The material is suited ideally for bridges up to 3 elements for both, the anterior and posterior region. The accessories comprises the DD Bio ZX2 monolith zero, which is a coloring fluid for zirconia restorations made from yttrium stabilized pre-sintered zirconium dioxide of different degree of translucency.
Comparison of Required Technology Characteristics
The following table shows a summary of the technological characteristics of DD cubeX2 (modified product) compared to the predicate (Unmodified product) device.
| Comparison of Required Technology Characteristics | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feature | Unmodified product | Modified product | Comment | |
| Trade name | DD Bio Z-transpa | DD cubeX2 | n.a | |
| 510(k) | K093748 (Annex 5) | this submission | n.a | |
| Product code | EIH | ElH | Same | |
| Regulatory class | Class II | Class II | Same | |
| Manufacturer | Dental Direkt GmbH for-mer Dental Direkt of AmericaUG (haftungsbeschraenkt) | Dental Direkt GmbH | Same | |
| Intended use | Dental blanks madefrom DD Bio Z transpaare indicated forcrowns, multiunitbridges and inlaybridges. Application in-cludes both, anteriorand posterior bridges. | Dental blanks madefrom DD cubeX2 are in-dicated for crowns, mul-tiunit bridges and inlaybridges. Application in-cludes both, anteriorand posterior bridges. | Same | |
| Accessories | No | Yes, coloring liquids | This difference offersa better adaptation ofdental blank to natu-ral teeth. | |
| Multi-unit bridges | No limitation | Up to a maximum ofthree elements | Same, if multi-unitbridge has only threeelements. | |
| Chemical composition [Units] | ||||
| ZrO2 + HfO2 + Y2O3[wt%] | > 99.0 | > 99.0 | Same | |
| Y2O3 [wt%] | 5.15 + 0.20 | < 10 | Higher amount ofY2O3 increases cubicphase in zirconiumstructure leading tohigher translucency. | |
| HfO2 [wt%] | < 5 | ca. 0.2 | Higher purity | |
| Al2O3 [wt%] | < 0.1 | < 0.1 | Same | |
| Other oxides | < 0.2 | < 0.05 | Higher purity | |
| Comparison of Required Technology Characteristics | ||||
| Feature | Unmodified product | Modified product | Comment | |
| Categorization ISO6872 | Class 6 | Class 5 | Class 5 due to restric-tion to 3-elementrestaurations | |
| Physical characteristics [Units] | ||||
| Flexural strength [MPa] | 1000 ± 200 | > 720 | Flexural strength isslightly lower, but hig-her than required byDIN EN ISO 6872 forClass 5 dental cera-mics (> 500 MPa). | |
| E modulus [GPa] | > 210 | > 210 | Same | |
| Density(after sintering) [g/cm3] | > 6.0 | > 6.0 | Same | |
| CTE (25-500 °C) [10-6K-1] | 11 | 10 | Same | |
| Fracture toughness[MPa * m1/2] | unknown | 4.8 | n.a | |
| Physical Testing | Tested according toDIN EN ISO 6872 | Tested according toDIN EN ISO 6872 | Same (Tests formodified productcomprise coloring fluidaccessories) | |
| Biocompatibility | EN ISO 10993-1, -5 | EN ISO 10993-1, -5 | Same (Tests comprisecoloring fluid accesso-ries) |
Special 510(k) DD cubeX2
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Brief summary
First, DD cubeX2 (modified product) shares de facto all product specifications and characteristics of the predicate device (unmodified device). There is no difference in fundamental scientific technology. Secondly, the modification of the material composition results in a higher translucency of the product, which leads to better aesthetic results. However, it also leads to a lower flexural strength when compared to the unmodified product. This is compensated by restricting the use of DD cubeX2 if used for multi-unit bridges to three element bridges. Finally the Flexural strength testing result of DD cubeX2 (modified product) is considerably higher than required by DIN EN ISO 6872 for class 5 dental ceramics indicated for three element bridges including molar restorations. Thirdly, the two devices are similar in physical and mechanical properties. Also both (for DD cubeX2 (modified product) including coloring fluid accessories) their safety and effectiveness have been verified by appropriate FDA recognized standards.
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Through they are not identical in chemical material composition, such difference will not influence the core usage of the device, thus will not affect the devices` substantial equivalence.
Discussion of - Clinical Tests Tests Performed Dental Direkt GmbH did not conduct, nor rely upon, clinical tests to determine substantial equivalence as dental ceramics that fall under FDA product code EIH have a long history of safe and effective use in the US. - Non Clinical Tests Non-clinical testing was performed in order to validate the product against the company's specified design requirements, and to evaluate its safety and effectiveness according to the following standards: EN ISO 10993-1 (biological compatibility) and EN ISO -10993-5 (cytotoxicity) With DD Bio ZX2 monolith zero colored and then sintered DD cubeX2finished products were tested by an accredited testing laboratory with respect to biocompatibility. The laboratory certified that "the insolubility is in compliance with the requirements of the Standard. There is no evidence that effects hazardous to the patient will arise by release of leachable ingredients/contaminants".Based on the test results DD cubeX was classified as eminently suitable for use in the dental applications.
- ISO 6872:2008, Dentistry Ceramic materials (FDA Re- cognition # 4-178)
| Part of Table 4 of Section 13: Test results. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RequirementsISO 6872(Clause) | Short description | Requiredvalue | Requiredvalue | Passed /Failed |
| Uniformity of thematerial(Clause 5.1) | Checked by visual in-spection | n.a. | - | Passed |
| Freedom fromextraneous materials(Clause 5.2.1) | Checked by visual in-spection | n.a. | - | Passed |
| Physical and chemicalproperties(Clause 5.2.2) | Activity concentrationof uranium 238 | < 1.0 Bq/g | < 0.03 Bq/g | Passed |
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| Part of Table 4 of Section 13: Test results. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RequirementsISO 6872(Clause) | Short description | Requiredvalue | Requiredvalue | Passed /Failed |
| Physical and chemicalproperties(Clause 4) | Flexural strength | > 500 MPa | > 720 MPa | Passed |
| Physical and chemicalproperties(Clause 4) | Chemical solubility | < 2000µg/cm² | 15 µg/cm² | Passed |
| Information supplied bythe manufacturer(Clause 8.1.3) | Detailed Informationregarding the hand-ling and treatment ofthe material | Passed |
DD Bio ZX2 (modified product) meets the requirements of ISO 6872 as well as the unmodified device. Compared to the legally marketed unmodified device the DD cubeX2 (modified device) has the same high resistance against tension and pressure. The only difference to the unmodified device is the amount of yttrium contained in DD cubeX2 and which does not raise new performance or safety issues.
Substantial Dental Direkt GmbH believes that DD cubeX2 and its Equivalence accessories is as safe and effective as the unmodified device Conclusion when used as instructed by knowledgeable and trained dental personnel. There is no change of the intended Use of the modified device and no difference in fundamental scientific technology. The modified device is made from the same materials and the performance safety and effectiveness has been verified in accordance with the above FDA recognized standards. Dental Direkt GmbH therefore believes that DD cubeX2 (modified device) is substantially equivalent to the leqally marketed unmodified device.
§ 872.6660 Porcelain powder for clinical use.
(a)
Identification. Porcelain powder for clinical use is a device consisting of a mixture of kaolin, felspar, quartz, or other substances intended for use in the production of artificial teeth in fixed or removable dentures, of jacket crowns, facings, and veneers. The device is used in prosthetic dentistry by heating the powder mixture to a high temperature in an oven to produce a hard prosthesis with a glass-like finish.(b)
Classification. Class II.