(70 days)
Sil-Flow is indicated for
[A] Temporary inlay and onlay treatments of the cavity
[B] Sealing of openings for implant screws
[C] Relining material for temporary crowns and bridges
[D] Block-out material for retentive areas in the dental arch, e.g. before taking impressions
[E] Covering of the gingival margin
[F] Fixing of resin matrix during filling placement
[G] Temporary filling of cavities
Sil-Flow is a flowable light-cured temporary filling material used for filling and sealing.
The provided FDA Premarket Notification (510(k)) for the Sil-Flow device is for a Tooth Shade Resin Material and NOT an AI/Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) product. Therefore, the information typically found in such a submission regarding AI device performance, such as:
- Acceptance Criteria for AI performance metrics (e.g., sensitivity, specificity, AUC)
- Study design for AI performance evaluation (e.g., standalone, human-in-the-loop, MRMC)
- Sample size and data provenance for AI test sets
- Ground truth establishment (number/qualifications of experts, adjudication methods)
- Training set details for AI models
- Effect size of AI assistance for human readers
are not present in this document.
This 510(k) submission focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence to a predicate device (Clip Flow) based on physical and chemical properties, biocompatibility, and intended use for a dental material.
Here's a breakdown of the requested information based on the provided document, highlighting what is present and what is absent from the perspective of an AI/SaMD device:
Acceptance Criteria and Study Proving Device Meets Criteria (for Dental Material)
The acceptance criteria and supporting study for Sil-Flow relate to its physical, chemical, and biological properties as a tooth shade resin material, demonstrating its safety and performance for its indicated uses.
1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance
| Test Parameter | Acceptance Criteria (from ISO 4049 Protocol) | Reported Device Performance | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical/Chemical Properties | |||
| Visual Appearance | (Implied to meet standard) | Met criteria | "All test results met the criteria in the standard." |
| Depth of Cure (mm) | Not explicitly stated (but referenced ISO 4049) | 3.1 mm | Predicate device (Clip Flow) reported 11mm, suggesting a difference. However, "Both the subject devices and the predicate device have physical parameters which meet the requirements of the relevant ISO standards," implying 3.1mm is acceptable per the standard for Sil-Flow. |
| Shor Hardness D | Not explicitly stated | 52 Shor D | Predicate (Clip Flow) reported 90 Shore A. Note the difference in Shore scale (D vs. A), making direct comparison difficult without a conversion or further context, but still stated to meet relevant ISO standard. |
| Sensitivity to Ambient Light | (Implied to meet standard) | Met criteria | "All test results met the criteria in the standard." |
| Water Sorption (µg/mm³) | <40 µg/mm³ (from predicate) | <40 µg/mm³ | Explicitly stated and met. |
| Water Solubility (µg/mm³) | <7.5 µg/mm³ (from predicate) | <7.5 µg/mm³ | Explicitly stated and met. |
| Color Stability | (Implied to meet standard) | Met criteria | "All test results met the criteria in the standard." |
| Shade Stability | (Implied to meet standard) | Met criteria | "All test results met the criteria in the standard." |
| Biocompatibility Testing | |||
| Cytotoxicity | Pass (according to ISO 10993-05) | Passed | Explicitly stated. |
| Irritation | Pass (according to ISO 10993-10) | Passed | Explicitly stated. |
| Sensitization | Pass (according to ISO 10993-10) | Passed | Explicitly stated. |
| Acute Systemic Toxicity | Pass (according to ISO 10993-11) | Passed | Explicitly stated. |
| Stability (Shelf Life) | |||
| Shelf Life | Demonstrated at 3 years | 3 years | "All shelf life determinations use the same testing protocols as the characterization testing which are based on ISO 4049." |
2. Sample sizes used for the test set and the data provenance
- Sample Size for Test Set: Not specified in the document. The testing summary refers to "protocols based on ISO 4049," which would define the number of samples for each test (e.g., number of specimens for depth of cure, water sorption, etc.), but the exact numbers are not provided.
- Data Provenance: Not explicitly stated (e.g., country of origin, retrospective/prospective). However, the testing is in vitro (laboratory testing of the material itself) and biocompatibility testing on biological models, not clinical data from patients.
3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts
- Not Applicable. For a dental material, "ground truth" is established through standardized laboratory measurements and validated biological tests, not human expert interpretation of clinical images or data in a diagnostic context.
4. Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set
- Not Applicable. See point 3. This concept applies to human-reviewed clinical data, not material property testing.
5. If a multi reader multi case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance
- Not Applicable. This is not an AI/SaMD device. No MRMC study was performed as it's typically for assessing the impact of AI on diagnostic accuracy.
6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done
- Not Applicable. This is not an AI/SaMD device. "Standalone performance" refers to an AI algorithm's performance without human interaction.
7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc)
- Laboratory Standard Measurements and Biocompatibility Test Results: The "ground truth" for this device is derived from the results of standardized physical property tests (e.g., specific gravity measurements for water sorption, calibrated hardness testers for Shor hardness, optical measurements for depth of cure) and the results of validated biocompatibility assays following ISO 10993 standards.
8. The sample size for the training set
- Not Applicable. This is not an AI/SaMD device. There is no "training set" in the context of an AI model for this dental material. The material itself is manufactured and tested.
9. How the ground truth for the training set was established
- Not Applicable. See point 8.
FDA Premarket Notification (510(k)) - Sil-Flow
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U.S. Food & Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993
www.fda.gov
May 23, 2025
DSI Dental Solutions Ltd
℅ Angela Blackwell
Senior Consultant
Blackwell Device Consulting
P.O. Box 718
Gresham, Oregon 97030
Re: K250778
Trade/Device Name: Sil-Flow
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3690
Regulation Name: Tooth Shade Resin Material
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: EBF
Dated: February 11, 2025
Received: March 14, 2025
Dear Angela Blackwell:
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 (the 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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database available at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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.
Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device"
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(https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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 Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reporting-combination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
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Sincerely,
Bobak Shirmohammadi -S
For Michael E. Adjodha, M.ChE., RAC, CQIA
Assistant Director
DHT1B: Division of Dental and
ENT Devices
OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia,
Respiratory, ENT, and Dental Devices
Office of Product Evaluation and Quality
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: 06/30/2023
See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
K250778
Device Name
Sil-Flow
Indications for Use (Describe)
Sil-Flow is indicated for
[A] Temporary inlay and onlay treatments of the cavity
[B] Sealing of openings for implant screws
[C] Relining material for temporary crowns and bridges
[D] Block-out material for retentive areas in the dental arch, e.g. before taking impressions
[E] Covering of the gingival margin
[F] Fixing of resin matrix during filling placement
[G] Temporary filling of cavities
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
☒ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Sil-Flow
510(k) Summary
February 11, 2025
Name and Address: DSI Dental Solutions Ltd
59 haAvoda St
Light Industrial Zone
Ashdod Israel 7706300
Contact Person: Shlomi Krasner
Email: info@dsisrael.com
Telephone: US Phone 972-200-3265
Name of device: Sil-Flow
Classification Name: Tooth Shade Resin Material
CFR: 21 CFR 872.3690
Primary Product Code: EBF
Regulatory Class: II
Submission Contact:
Angela Blackwell
Blackwell Device Consulting
P.O. Box 718
Gresham, OR 97030-0172
(704)450-9934
angela@blackwelldevice.com
Device Description:
Sil-Flow is a flowable light-cured temporary filling material used for filling and sealing.
Indications for Use:
Sil-Flow is indicated for
- Temporary inlay and onlay treatments of the cavity
- Sealing of openings for implant screws
- Relining material for temporary crowns and bridges
- Block-out material for retentive areas in the dental arch, e.g. before taking impressions
- Covering of the gingival margin
- Fixing of resin matrix during filling placement
- Temporary filling of cavities
Testing Summary: Sil-Flow was tested for visual appearance, depth of cure, Shor hardness D, sensitivity to ambient light, water sorption, water solubility, color stability, shade stability according to protocols based on ISO 4049.
All test results met the criteria in the standard.
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Shelf life for Sil-Flow is 3 years. All shelf life determinations use the same testing protocols as the characterization testing which are based on ISO 4049.
Cytotoxicity testing according to 10993-05, irritation testing and sensitization testing according to ISO 10993-10 and acute systemic toxicity testing according to ISO 10993-11 were conducted and passed.
Predicate Device: Clip Flow K153493 from Voco Gmbh
Reference Devices: Renew MDP K231696 from Prevest Denpro
Substantial Equivalence:
The Sil-Flow has similar ingredients to the predicate and reference devices, the same indications for use, and similar physical parameter testing.
| Sil-Flow from DSI | Clip Flow from Voco Gmbh K153493 | Renew MDP K231696 from Prevest Denpro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Code | EBF | EBF | KLE |
| Indications for Use | Sil-Flow is indicated for- Temporary inlay and onlay treatments of the cavity- Sealing of openings for implant screws- Relining material for temporary crowns and bridges- Block-out material for retentive areas in the dental arch, e.g. before taking impressions- Covering of the gingival margin- Fixing of resin matrix during filling placement- Temporary filling of cavities | Clip Flow is indicated for- Temporary inlay and onlay treatments of the cavity- Sealing of openings for implant screws- Relining material for temporary crowns and bridges- Block-out material for retentive areas in the dental arch, e.g. before taking impressions- Covering of the gingival margin- Fixing of resin matrix during filling placement- Temporary filling of cavities | Renew MDP is indicated for bonding of dual cure, light cure or self cure composite or compomer restorations to tooth structure, treatment of hypersensitive teeth, and intraoral repairs of fractured restorations. |
| Applicable Standards | ISO 4049 | ISO 4049 |
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| Mechanism of Action | Filling and sealing | Filling and sealing | bonding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composition | -Bis-GMA-Urethane Dimethacrylate-Hydroxethylmethylacrylate-Silicon dioxide-Camphorquinone-Ethyl-4 Di methyl amino benzoate-Butylated hydroxy toluene (BHT) | -Urethane Dimethacrylate-Hydroxethylmethylacrylate-Silicon dioxide | • Bis-GMA• Urethane Dimethacrylate• Triethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate• Hydroxethylmethyl acrylate• Ethanol• Camphorquinone• Ethyl-4 Di methyl amino benzoate• Butylated hydroxy toluene (BHT)• 2-dimethyl amino ethyl Methyacrylate• DM water• 10-Methacryloxydecyl Dihydogen Phosphate |
| Surface Hardness | 52 Shor D | 90 Shore A | |
| Water Sorption µg/mm³ | <40 µg/mm³ | <40 µg/mm³ | |
| Water Solubility | <7.5 µg/mm³ | <7.5 µg/mm³ | |
| Depth of Cure (mm) | 3.1mm | 11mm | |
| Shelf Life | 3 years | 3 years |
Conclusion: Sil-Flow is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. They have the same indications, similar testing, and very similar ingredients. Both the subject devices and the predicate device have physical parameters which meet the requirements of the relevant ISO standards. Shelf life testing is similar to the shelf life testing of predicate or reference device. Reference device is included to cover any ingredients not covered by the predicate device. Any differences in ingredients are minor and do not change the substantial equivalence.
§ 872.3690 Tooth shade resin material.
(a)
Identification. Tooth shade resin material is a device composed of materials such as bisphenol-A glycidyl methacrylate (Bis-GMA) intended to restore carious lesions or structural defects in teeth.(b)
Classification. Class II.