K Number
K251280
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2025-07-23

(90 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
872.3640
Panel
Dental
Predicate For
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

DESS® dental implants are indicated for surgical placement in the upper or lower jaw in edentulous or partially edentulous patients for anchoring or supporting tooth replacements to restore patient esthetics and chewing function. They are designed to support single or multi-unit restorations in splinted or non-splinted applications, as well as to support overdenture attachment systems. DESS® dental implants may be used for immediate or early implantation following extraction or loss of natural teeth, and may be used for immediate or delayed loading techniques. Implants may be loaded immediately when good primary stability is achieved and occlusal loading is appropriate.

DESS® NEO GM Dental Implants are compatible with DESS® Dental Smart Solutions abutments having the identical NEO GM connection manufactured by Terrats Medical SL.

DESS® NEO GM Dental Implants with a diameter of 3.5 mm are indicated for use in reduced interdental spaces, where there is not enough alveolar bone for a larger diameter implant. The use of 3.5 mm implants is intended only for rehabilitation of the anterior region of the mouth.

DESS® Dental Smart Solutions abutments are intended to be used in conjunction with endosseous dental implants in the maxillary or mandibular arch to provide support for prosthetic restorations.

All digitally designed custom abutments for use with DESS® Pre-Milled Blank abutments are to be sent to a Terrats Medical validated milling center for manufacture.

Device Description

This submission includes dental implants that are compatible with DESS® Dental Smart Solutions abutments having the identical NEO GM connection manufactured by the sponsor of this submission, Terrats Medical SL, and cleared under K212628, K222288, K233316, K240208, and K242340. No claims of compatibility between the subject device implants and abutments from any OEM other than DESS® Dental Smart Solutions will be made. This submission also includes DESSLoc abutments that are compatible with eight (8) dental implant lines from five (5) OEM manufacturers. Also included in this submission is one (1) Pre-Milled Blank abutment that is compatible with three (3) implant lines manufactured by Alpha Dent Implants GmbH.

This submission includes one implant line, the Dental Implant NEO GM, a series of self-tapping, threaded, root-form dental implants to be placed at bone level. The subject device implants are provided in body diameters of 3.55 mm, 3.75 mm, 4.0 mm, 4.3 mm, 5.0 mm, 6.0 mm, and 7.0 mm. The subject device implant body diameters will be labeled as 3.5 mm, 3.75 mm, 4.0 mm, 4.3 mm, 5.0 mm, 6.0 mm, and 7.0 mm. Implant with body diameters ranging from 3.55 mm to 5.0 mm are provided in overall lengths of 7.9 mm, 9.9 mm, 11.4 mm, 12.9 mm, 15.9 mm, and 17.9 mm. Implants with body diameters 6.0 mm and 7.0 mm are provided in overall lengths of 7.9 mm, 9.9 mm, and 11.4 mm. The subject device implant lengths will be labeled as 8 mm, 10 mm, 11.5 mm, 13 mm, 16 mm, and 18 mm. All subject device implants, regardless of body diameter, have an internal Morse taper connection with a 16° included angle and 2.99 mm diameter opening at the top of the implant. This NEO GM connection is identical to the connection for abutments cleared previously in K242340.

All subject device implants are made of unalloyed titanium conforming ASTM F67 and ISO 5832-2. The entire endosseous surface, except for a small coronal bevel, features a grit blasted and double acid etched (SLA) surface, which is identical to the surface treatment for DESS® implants that were cleared in K212538.

This submission also includes DESSLoc Abutments designed for overdenture retention. The subject device DESSLoc Abutments are straight, non-engaging abutments that attach directly to the implant and are compatible with eight (8) dental implant lines from five (5) OEM manufacturers.

The subject device DESSLoc Abutments are manufactured from titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) conforming to ASTM F136. The subject device DESSLoc abutments have a zirconium nitride (ZrN) coating produced by a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process. The ZrN coating is applied to increase the surface hardness and reduce wear of the abutment surface. The ZrN coating for the subject device DESSLoc Abutments is identical to the ZrN coating applied to DESSLoc Abutments cleared in K242340, K240208, K222288, K191986, and K170588.

This submission also includes one (1) Pre-Milled Blank Abutment that is compatible with three (3) implant lines manufactured by Alpha Dent Implants GmbH, including Implant Active Konus, Implant Classic Konus, and Implant Active Bio, cleared in cleared in K210499. Reverse engineering compatibility analysis of the Alpha Dent implants, abutments, and abutment screws and Terrats Medical SL abutments and abutment screws was provided in the prior Terrats Medical SL submission K243212.

The Pre-Milled Blank Abutment has a maximum (before milling) diameter of 10 mm and a solid cylindrical design and an engaging implant connection. The Pre-Milled Blank Abutment is manufactured from titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) conforming to ASTM F136. All patient-specific custom abutment fabrication for the Pre-Milled Blank Abutment is by prescription on the order of the clinician and will be done at a Terrats Medical validated milling center under FDA quality system regulations. The design parameters for the CAD-CAM fabrication of a custom abutment from the Pre-Milled Blank Abutment are:

  • Minimum wall thickness – 0.45 mm
  • Minimum post height for single-unit restoration – 4.0 mm (post height measured above the gingival height of the final patient-matched design)
  • Minimum gingival height – 0.5 mm
  • Maximum gingival height – 6.0 mm
  • Pre-Milled Blanks are for straight abutments only

The abutment screw for use with the Pre-Milled Blank Abutment and the Alpha Dent implants was cleared previously in K243212.

All subject device implants are provided sterile, and all subject device abutments are provided non-sterile. The Pre-Milled Blank Abutment is supplied with the previously-cleared non-sterile abutment screw for attachment to the corresponding compatible implant. All subject device components are provided in single-unit packages for single-patient, single-use only.

AI/ML Overview

The provided FDA 510(k) Clearance Letter for DESS® Dental Implants (K251280) does not contain information about acceptance criteria or a specific study proving the device meets those criteria in the context of AI/ML device performance.

The document is a clearance letter for a dental implant system, which is a physical medical device, not an AI/ML-driven diagnostic or treatment planning software. Therefore, the questions related to AI/ML device performance (such as sample size for test/training sets, data provenance, number of experts, adjudication methods, MRMC studies, standalone performance, and ground truth) are not applicable to the content provided.

The document primarily focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence to predicate devices based on:

  • Intended Use and Indications for Use
  • Technological Characteristics (design, materials, surface treatment, sterilization methods, dimensions)
  • Performance Data (non-clinical data such as MRI review, sterilization validation, bacterial endotoxin testing, shelf life, biocompatibility, and mechanical testing according to ISO 14801).

Since the request specifically asks for AI/ML-related performance evaluation, and the provided document is not for an AI/ML device, I cannot fulfill the request as stated with the given input.

However, I can extract the non-clinical performance data and the comparison to predicate devices, which serve as the "study" and "acceptance criteria" for this type of physical medical device in the context of a 510(k) submission.

Non-Clinical Performance Data (Serving as "Study" for Substantial Equivalence):

  1. Worst-Case MRI Review:

    • Method: Scientific rationale and published literature (T.O. Woods, J.G. Delfino, and S. Rajan, "Assessment of Magnetically Induced Displacement Force and Torque on Metal Alloys Used in Medical Devices," Journal of Testing and Evaluation Volume 49, No. 2 (March/April 2021): 783–795).
    • Scope: Evaluated all compatible implant bodies, abutments, and fixation screws and their material composition.
    • Parameters: Magnetically induced displacement force and torque, per FDA guidance "Testing and Labeling Medical Devices for Safety in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) Environment."
    • Outcome: Rationale addressed parameters; device components found suitable for the MR environment.
  2. Gamma Irradiation Sterilization Validation (for implants):

    • Method: Selecting and substantiating a 25 kGy dose using method VDmax25, according to ISO 11137-1 and ISO 11137-2.
    • Acceptance Criteria: Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of $10^{-6}$.
    • Outcome: Analysis showed the subject device implants met the SAL and did not create a new worst case compared to predicate device K212538.
  3. Bacterial Endotoxin Testing:

    • Method: Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) testing according to ANSI/AAMI ST72.
    • Acceptance Criteria: Limit of < 20 EU/device.
    • Outcome: Demonstrated sterile product met the limit.
  4. Sterile Barrier Shelf Life:

  5. Moist Heat Sterilization (for non-sterile abutments, validated for end-user sterilization):

    • Method: Overkill method according to ANSI/AAMI/ISO 17665-1 and ANSI/AAMI/ISO TIR 17665-2.
    • Acceptance Criteria: Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of $10^{-6}$.
    • Outcome: Analysis showed the subject device abutments met the SAL and did not create a new worst case compared to predicate device K240208.
  6. Biocompatibility:

  7. Compatibility Information:

  8. Mechanical Testing:

    • Method: Conducted according to ISO 14801.
    • Purpose: To support the performance of the subject device implants with previously cleared NEO GM abutments with angulation (up to 30° Multi-Unit Abutments and up to 17° Cement-retained Abutments).
    • Outcome: Supports performance for indicated uses.

Regarding AI/ML specific questions:

  1. AI/ML Acceptance Criteria & Reported Device Performance: Not applicable, as this is not an AI/ML device.
  2. Sample size for test set and data provenance: Not applicable.
  3. Number of experts and qualifications for ground truth: Not applicable.
  4. Adjudication method: Not applicable.
  5. Multi Reader Multi Case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study: Not applicable.
  6. Standalone (algorithm only) performance: Not applicable.
  7. Type of ground truth used: Not applicable.
  8. Sample size for training set: Not applicable.
  9. How ground truth for training set was established: Not applicable.

FDA 510(k) Clearance Letter - DESS® Dental Implants

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U.S. Food & Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993
www.fda.gov

Doc ID # 04017.08.00

Terrats Medical SL
℅ Rebecca Kattan
Regulatory Specialist
PaxMed International, LLC
1925 Palomar Oaks Way
Suite 210
Carlsbad, California 92008

Re: K251280
Trade/Device Name: DESS® Dental Implants
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3640
Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: DZE, NHA
Dated: April 24, 2025
Received: April 24, 2025

Dear Rebecca Kattan:

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.

July 23, 2025

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July 23, 2025

Terrats Medical SL
℅ Rebecca Kattan
Regulatory Specialist
PaxMed International, LLC
1925 Palomar Oaks Way
Suite 210
Carlsbad, California 92008

Re: K251280
Trade/Device Name: DESS® Dental Implants
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3640
Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: DZE, NHA
Dated: April 24, 2025
Received: April 24, 2025

Dear Rebecca Kattan:

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.

K251280 - Rebecca Kattan Page 2

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" (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.

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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).

Sincerely,

Andrew I. Steen -S

Andrew I. Steen
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: 07/31/2026
See PRA Statement below.

510(k) Number (if known): K251280
Device Name: DESS® Dental Implants

Indications for Use (Describe)

DESS® dental implants are indicated for surgical placement in the upper or lower jaw in edentulous or partially edentulous patients for anchoring or supporting tooth replacements to restore patient esthetics and chewing function. They are designed to support single or multi-unit restorations in splinted or non-splinted applications, as well as to support overdenture attachment systems. DESS® dental implants may be used for immediate or early implantation following extraction or loss of natural teeth, and may be used for immediate or delayed loading techniques. Implants may be loaded immediately when good primary stability is achieved and occlusal loading is appropriate.

DESS® NEO GM Dental Implants are compatible with DESS® Dental Smart Solutions abutments having the identical NEO GM connection manufactured by Terrats Medical SL.

DESS® NEO GM Dental Implants with a diameter of 3.5 mm are indicated for use in reduced interdental spaces, where there is not enough alveolar bone for a larger diameter implant. The use of 3.5 mm implants is intended only for rehabilitation of the anterior region of the mouth.

DESS® Dental Smart Solutions abutments are intended to be used in conjunction with endosseous dental implants in the maxillary or mandibular arch to provide support for prosthetic restorations.

All digitally designed custom abutments for use with DESS® Pre-Milled Blank abutments are to be sent to a Terrats Medical validated milling center for manufacture.

Compatible Implant Systems for DESSLoc Abutments

Compatible Implant System (Connection)Implant Body Diameter, mmImplant Platform Name
Astra Tech EV (Internal Taper)3.63.6
4.24.2
4.84.8
BioHorizons (Internal)3.8, 4.2, 4.63.5
4.6, 5.2, 5.84.5
MIS Seven MIS M4 (Internal Hex)3.75, 4.2SP (3.5)
5.0, 6.0WP (4.5)
NobelActive® NobelReplace Conical NobelParallel Conical (Conical connection)3.5, 3.75NP (3.5)
4.3, 5.0RP (3.9)
Straumann Bone Level (CrossFit® Morse Taper)3.3NC
4.1, 4.8RC

Compatible Implant Systems for Pre-Milled Blank Abutments

Compatible Implant System (Connection)Implant Body Diameter, mmImplant Platform Name
Implant Active Konus Implant Classic Konus Implant Active Bio (Internal Taper)3.3, 3.75, 4.2, 5.0, 6.02.8

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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510(k) Summary DESS® Dental Implants

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510(k) Summary

K251280
Terrats Medical SL
DESS® Dental Implants
July 22, 2025

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Manufacturer Name: Terrats Medical SL
Carrer Mogoda, 75-99 Barberà del Vallès
08210 Barcelona, Spain
Telephone: +34 935 646 006
Official Contact: Roger Terrats, CEO

Representative/Consultant: Rebecca E. Kattan, PhD
Kevin A. Thomas, PhD
Floyd G. Larson, MS, MBA
PaxMed International, LLC
1925 Palomar Oaks Way, Suite 210
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Telephone: +1 858-792-1235
Email: rkattan@paxmed.com
kthomas@paxmed.com
flarson@paxmed.com

DEVICE NAME AND CLASSIFICATION

Trade/Proprietary Name: DESS® Dental Implants
Common Name: Dental implant
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3640
Regulation Name: Endosseous dental implant
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: DZE
Secondary Product Code: NHA
Classification Panel: Dental
Reviewing Office: Office of Health Technology 1
(Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices)
Reviewing Division: Division of Dental and ENT Devices

PREDICATE AND REFERENCE DEVICE INFORMATION

Primary Predicate Device
K212538, DESS® Dental Implants, Terrats Medical SL

Reference Devices
K143353, Hahn Tapered Implant System, Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc.
K242340, DESS Dental Smart Solutions, Terrats Medical SL
K212628, DESS Dental Smart Solutions, Terrats Medical SL
K240208, DESS Dental Smart Solutions, Terrats Medical SL
K222288, DESS Dental Smart Solutions, Terrats Medical SL
K191986, DESS Dental Smart Solutions, Terrats Medical SL

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K170588, DESS Dental Smart Solutions, Terrats Medical SL
K243212, DESS Dental Smart Solutions, Terrats Medical SL
K233316, DESS Dental Smart Solutions, Terrats Medical SL

Reference Devices for OEM implant body clearances
K120414, OsseoSpeed™ Plus, Astra Tech AB
K111287, Astra Tech Implant System Plus, Astra Tech AB
K042429, BioHorizons The Prodigy System™ Endosseous Implants, BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc.
K071638, BioHorizons Tapered Internal Implant System, BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc.
K180282, MIS Internal Hex Dental Implant System, MIS Implants Technologies Ltd.
K142260, NobelActive®, Nobel Biocare AB
K173418, NobelParallel™ Conical Connection, Nobel Biocare AB
K140878, Straumann® Bone Level Tapered Implants, Straumann USA, LLC
K210499, Alpha Dent Implants Dental Implants System, Alpha Dent Implants GmbH

INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT

DESS® dental implants are indicated for surgical placement in the upper or lower jaw in edentulous or partially edentulous patients to restore patient esthetics and chewing function. They are designed to support single or multi-unit restorations in splinted or non-splinted applications, as well as to retain overdentures. DESS® dental implants may be used for immediate or early implantation following extraction or loss of natural teeth and may be used for immediate or delayed loading techniques. Implants may be loaded immediately when good primary stability is achieved and occlusal loading is appropriate.

DESS® NEO GM Dental Implants are compatible with DESS® Dental Smart Solutions abutments having the identical NEO GM connection manufactured by Terrats Medical SL.

DESS® NEO GM Dental Implants with a diameter of 3.5 mm are indicated for use in reduced interdental spaces, where there is not enough alveolar bone for a larger diameter implant. The use of 3.5 mm implants is intended only for rehabilitation of the anterior region of the mouth.

DESS® Dental Smart Solutions abutments are intended to be used in conjunction with endosseous dental implants in the maxillary or mandibular arch to provide support for prosthetic restorations.

All digitally designed custom abutments for use with DESS® Pre-Milled Blank abutments are to be sent to a Terrats Medical validated milling center for manufacture.

Compatible Implant Systems for DESSLoc Abutments

Compatible Implant System (Connection)Implant Body Diameter, mmImplant Platform Name
Astra Tech EV (Internal Taper)3.63.6
4.24.2
4.84.8
BioHorizons (Internal)3.8, 4.2, 4.63.5
4.6, 5.2, 5.84.5
MIS Seven MIS M4 (Internal Hex)3.75, 4.2SP (3.5)
5.0, 6.0WP (4.5)
NobelActive®, NobelReplace Conical NobelParallel Conical (Conical connection)3.5, 3.75NP (3.5)
4.3, 5.0RP (3.9)
Straumann Bone Level (CrossFit® Morse Taper)3.3NC
4.1, 4.8RC

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Compatible Implant Systems for Pre-Milled Blank Abutments

Compatible Implant System (Connection)Implant Body Diameter, mmImplant Platform Name
Implant Active Konus Implant Classic Konus Implant Active Bio (Internal Taper)3.3, 3.75, 4.2, 5.0, 6.02.8

SUBJECT DEVICE DESCRIPTION

This submission includes dental implants that are compatible with DESS® Dental Smart Solutions abutments having the identical NEO GM connection manufactured by the sponsor of this submission, Terrats Medical SL, and cleared under K212628, K222288, K233316, K240208, and K242340. No claims of compatibility between the subject device implants and abutments from any OEM other than DESS® Dental Smart Solutions will be made. This submission also includes DESSLoc abutments that are compatible with eight (8) dental implant lines from five (5) OEM manufacturers. Also included in this submission is one (1) Pre-Milled Blank abutment that is compatible with three (3) implant lines manufactured by Alpha Dent Implants GmbH.

This submission includes one implant line, the Dental Implant NEO GM, a series of self-tapping, threaded, root-form dental implants to be placed at bone level. The subject device implants are provided in body diameters of 3.55 mm, 3.75 mm, 4.0 mm, 4.3 mm, 5.0 mm, 6.0 mm, and 7.0 mm. The subject device implant body diameters will be labeled as 3.5 mm, 3.75 mm, 4.0 mm, 4.3 mm, 5.0 mm, 6.0 mm, and 7.0 mm. Implant with body diameters ranging from 3.55 mm to 5.0 mm are provided in overall lengths of 7.9 mm, 9.9 mm, 11.4 mm, 12.9 mm, 15.9 mm, and 17.9 mm. Implants with body diameters 6.0 mm and 7.0 mm are provided in overall lengths of 7.9 mm, 9.9 mm, and 11.4 mm. The subject device implant lengths will be labeled as 8 mm, 10 mm, 11.5 mm, 13 mm, 16 mm, and 18 mm. All subject device implants, regardless of body diameter, have an internal Morse taper connection with a 16° included angle and 2.99 mm diameter opening at the top of the implant. This NEO GM connection is identical to the connection for abutments cleared previously in K242340.

The subject device dental implants are summarized in the following table.

Subject Device NEO GM Implants

| Implant Body Ø*, mm | Implant Lengths*, mm |||||
|---------------------|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|-----|
| | 8 (7.9) | 10 (9.9) | 11.5 (11.4) | 13 (12.9) | 16 (15.9) | 18 (17.9) |
| 3.5 (3.55) | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 3.75 | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 4.0 | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 4.3 | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 5.0 | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| 6.0 | x | x | x | | | |
| 7.0 | x | x | x | | | |

*labeled implant body diameter and lengths; if different, actual dimensions in parentheses

All subject device implants are made of unalloyed titanium conforming ASTM F67 and ISO 5832-2. The entire endosseous surface, except for a small coronal bevel, features a grit blasted and double acid etched (SLA) surface, which is identical to the surface treatment for DESS® implants that were cleared in K212538.

This submission also includes DESSLoc Abutments designed for overdenture retention. The subject device DESSLoc Abutments are straight, non-engaging abutments that attach directly to the implant and are compatible with eight (8) dental implant lines from five (5) OEM manufacturers. A summary of the subject device DESSLoc Abutments, with a

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list of the previously cleared submissions that included proof of the abutment compatibility with the OEM implant lines, is provided in the following table.

Subject Device DESSLoc Abutments

Compatible Implant Lines (Connection)Implant Body Diameter, mmImplant Platform NameTerrats Medical 510(k) Containing Reverse Engineering or OEM Contractual Agreement
Astra Tech EV (Internal Taper)3.63.6K191986
4.24.2
4.84.8
BioHorizons (Internal)3.8, 4.2, 4.63.5K212628
4.6, 5.2, 5.84.5
MIS Seven MIS M4 (Internal Hex)3.75, 4.2SP (3.5)K240208
5.0, 6.0WP (4.5)
NobelActive®, NobelReplace Conical NobelParallel Conical (Conical connection)3.5, 3.75NP (3.5)K170588
4.3, 5.0RP (3.9)
Straumann Bone Level (CrossFit® Morse Taper)3.3NCK170588
4.1, 4.8RC

The subject device DESSLoc Abutments are manufactured from titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) conforming to ASTM F136. The subject device DESSLoc abutments have a zirconium nitride (ZrN) coating produced by a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process. The ZrN coating is applied to increase the surface hardness and reduce wear of the abutment surface. The ZrN coating for the subject device DESSLoc Abutments is identical to the ZrN coating applied to DESSLoc Abutments cleared in K242340, K240208, K222288, K191986, and K170588.

This submission also includes one (1) Pre-Milled Blank Abutment that is compatible with three (3) implant lines manufactured by Alpha Dent Implants GmbH, including Implant Active Konus, Implant Classic Konus, and Implant Active Bio, cleared in cleared in K210499. Reverse engineering compatibility analysis of the Alpha Dent implants, abutments, and abutment screws and Terrats Medical SL abutments and abutment screws was provided in the prior Terrats Medical SL submission K243212.

The Pre-Milled Blank Abutment has a maximum (before milling) diameter of 10 mm and a solid cylindrical design and an engaging implant connection. The Pre-Milled Blank Abutment is manufactured from titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) conforming to ASTM F136. All patient-specific custom abutment fabrication for the Pre-Milled Blank Abutment is by prescription on the order of the clinician and will be done at a Terrats Medical validated milling center under FDA quality system regulations. The design parameters for the CAD-CAM fabrication of a custom abutment from the Pre-Milled Blank Abutment are:

  • Minimum wall thickness – 0.45 mm
  • Minimum post height for single-unit restoration – 4.0 mm (post height measured above the gingival height of the final patient-matched design)
  • Minimum gingival height – 0.5 mm
  • Maximum gingival height – 6.0 mm
  • Pre-Milled Blanks are for straight abutments only

The abutment screw for use with the Pre-Milled Blank Abutment and the Alpha Dent implants was cleared previously in K243212.

All subject device implants are provided sterile, and all subject device abutments are provided non-sterile. The Pre-Milled Blank Abutment is supplied with the previously-cleared non-sterile abutment screw for attachment to the corresponding compatible implant. All subject device components are provided in single-unit packages for single-patient, single-use only.

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PERFORMANCE DATA

Non-clinical data submitted or referenced to demonstrate substantial equivalence included:

  • provided in this submission was a non-clinical worst-case MRI review to evaluate the subject device components in the MR environment using scientific rationale and published literature (T.O. Woods, J.G. Delfino, and S. Rajan, "Assessment of Magnetically Induced Displacement Force and Torque on Metal Alloys Used in Medical Devices," Journal of Testing and Evaluation Volume 49, No. 2 (March/April 2021): 783–795), based on the entire system including all variations (all compatible implant bodies, abutments, and fixation screws) and material composition; the rationale addressed parameters per the FDA guidance Testing and Labeling Medical Devices for Safety in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) Environment, including magnetically induced displacement force and torque;

  • referenced from K212538 was gamma irradiation sterilization validation (for the subject device implants) to a sterility assurance level of 10⁻⁶ by selecting and substantiating a 25 kGy dose using method VDmax25, according to ISO 11137-1 and ISO 11137-2; analysis showed that the subject device implants do not create a new worst case for gamma sterilization;

  • provided in this submission was bacterial endotoxin testing (Limulus amebocyte lysate, LAL) according to ANSI/AAMI ST72 to demonstrate sterile product met a limit of < 20 EU/device;

  • referenced from K212538 was sterile barrier shelf life for the subject device implants; referenced from K240208 was moist heat sterilization for subject device abutments provided non-sterile to the end user, validated to a sterility assurance level of 10⁻⁶ by the overkill method according to ANSI/AAMI/ISO 17665-1 and ANSI/AAMI/ISO TIR 17665-2; analysis showed that the subject device abutments do not create a new worst case for moist heat sterilization;

  • referenced from K212538 and K240208 was biocompatibility of the subject device components;

  • referenced was compatibility information demonstrating that the subject devices (implants and abutments) are compatible with previously cleared dental implants and abutments from the sponsor Terrats Medical SL (K212628, K222288, K233316, K240208, and K242340) and other OEM implant manufacturers (K191986, K212628, K240208, and K170588, and K243212); and

  • provided in this submission was mechanical testing conducted according to ISO 14801 to support the performance of the subject device implants with previously cleared NEO GM abutments with angulation, including Multi-Unit Abutments (up to 30° of angulation cleared in K222288, K233316, and K242340), and Cement-retained Abutments (up to 17° of angulation cleared in K242340);

No clinical data were included in this submission.

EQUIVALENCE TO MARKETED DEVICES

Intended Use and Indications for Use Statement

The subject device is substantially equivalent in intended use to the primary predicate device K212538 and the reference device K242340. All are intended to provide functional and esthetic rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla and mandible.

The IFUS for the subject device differs slightly from that of the primary predicate device K212538. The subject device IFUS does not include language in the IFUS of K212538 regarding implant body diameters of 3.0 mm to 3.3 mm. This difference does not change the intended use, does not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness, and does not impact substantial equivalence

The subject device IFUS and the IFUS for K242340 both contain identical language regarding the use of abutments and the requirement to send Pre-Milled Blank abutments to a Terrats Medical validated milling center for manufacture. The IFUS for the subject device differs slightly from that of the reference device K242340 in terms of the lists of the specific OEM implant compatibilities. These differences do not change the intended use, do not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness, and do not impact substantial equivalence.

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Subject Device Implants

The subject device dental implants have a design similar to the implants cleared in the primary predicate device K212538. The subject device implants and the implants cleared in K212538 are manufactured from the identical material, have the identical endosseous surface treatment, and are sterilized by the same method. The range of the subject device implant body diameters (range, 3.55 mm to 7 mm) is substantially equivalent to those of the primary predicate device K212538 (range, 3 mm to 5.5 mm) and the reference device K143353 (range, 3 mm to 7 mm). The subject device implant body lengths (range, 7.9 mm to 17.9 mm) are substantially equivalent to those of the primary predicate device K212538 (range, 7 mm to 18 mm).

The subject device implants and the primary predicate device implants are manufactured from unalloyed titanium conforming to ASTM F67 and ISO 5832-2, and have the identical grit blasted and double acid etched (SLA) surface treatment applied to the endosseous surface.

The subject device implants are packaged in a vial and cap made from titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) conforming to ASTM F136 and ISO 5832-3. The vial is then packaged in a polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) blister pack heat sealed with a Tyvek® lid. The subject device implants are terminally sterilized by gamma irradiation. The subject device packaging and sterilization is the same as that of the primary predicate device K212538.

Subject Device Abutments

The subject device abutments and the abutments cleared in reference device K242340 have similar designs, are manufactured from the same material, and are provided non-sterile to be end-user sterilized by the same method (moist heat). Additionally, subject device abutments and the abutments cleared in reference device K242340 have the identical implant-abutment connection (NEO GM).

The subject device abutments are manufactured from Ti-6Al-4V alloy conforming to ASTM F136 and ISO 5832-3, identical to the material used to manufacture the abutments cleared in the reference devices K242340 and K212628.

The subject device DESSLoc Abutments have the same straight design (no angulation) and a similar gingival height (5 mm or 6 mm) as the DESSLoc Abutments cleared in the reference device K242340 and the reference device K212628 (gingival height range up to 6.5 mm). The subject device DESSLoc abutments are provided with a zirconium nitride (ZrN) coating which is used to increase the surface hardness and reduce wear of the abutment surface. The ZrN coating applied to the surface of the subject device DESSLoc abutments is identical to that used on DESSLoc abutments cleared in reference device K242340.

The design parameters for the subject device Pre-Milled Blank Abutment are identical to those for the Pre-Milled Blank Abutments cleared in K242340 except for the angulation; the subject device Pre-Milled Blank Abutment are straight only with no angulation.

All subject device abutments are provided non-sterile, and the previously validated moist heat cycle, referenced from the reference device K242340, is applicable to the non-sterile subject devices.

CONCLUSION

The subject device, the primary predicate device, and the additional predicate devices have the same intended use, have similar technological characteristics, and are made of identical materials. The subject device, the primary predicate, and the additional predicate devices encompass the same range of physical dimensions, are packaged in similar materials, and are sterilized using similar methods. Any differences in the technological characteristics between the subject device, the predicate device, and reference devices do not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness. The data included in this submission demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device and reference devices listed above. The basis for the belief of Terrats Medical SL that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices is summarized in the following Table of Substantial Equivalence.

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Table of Substantial Equivalence

ComparisonSubject DevicePrimary Predicate DeviceReference DeviceReference Device
K251280 DESS® Dental Implants Terrats Medical SLK212538 DESS® Dental Implants Terrats Medical SLK242340 DESS Dental Smart Solutions Terrats Medical SLK143353 Hahn Tapered Implant System Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc.

Indications for Use Statement

DESS® dental implants are indicated for surgical placement in the upper or lower jaw in edentulous or partially edentulous patients to restore patient esthetics and chewing function. They are designed to support single or multi-unit restorations in splinted or non-splinted applications, as well as to retain overdentures. DESS® dental implants may be used for immediate or early implantation following extraction or loss of natural teeth and may be used for immediate or delayed loading techniques. Implants may be loaded immediately when good primary stability is achieved and occlusal loading is appropriate.

DESS® NEO GM Dental Implants are compatible with DESS® Dental Smart Solutions abutments having the identical NEO GM connection manufactured by Terrats Medical SL.

DESS® NEO GM Dental Implants with a diameter of 3.5 mm are indicated for use in reduced interdental spaces, where there is not enough alveolar bone for a larger diameter implant. The use of 3.5 mm implants is intended only for rehabilitation of the anterior region of the mouth.

DESS® Dental Smart Solutions abutments are intended to be used in conjunction with endosseous dental implants in the maxillary or mandibular arch to provide support for prosthetic restorations.

All digitally designed custom abutments for use with DESS® Pre-Milled Blank abutments are to be sent to a Terrats Medical validated milling center for manufacture.

Compatible Implant Systems: All compatible implant systems are listed on page 2 of this 510(k) Summary.

| | DESS® dental implants are indicated for surgical placement in the upper or lower jaw in edentulous or partially edentulous patients to restore patient esthetics and chewing function. They are designed to support single or multi-unit restorations in splinted or non-splinted applications, as well as to retain overdentures. DESS® dental implants may be used for immediate or early implantation following extraction or loss of natural teeth and may be used for immediate or delayed loading techniques. Implants may be loaded immediately when good primary stability is achieved and occlusal loading is appropriate. Implants of diameter 3.0 mm, 3.3 mm and 3.5 mm are indicated for use in reduced interdental spaces, where there is not enough alveolar bone for a larger diameter implant. The use of 3.0 mm, 3.3 mm and 3.5 mm diameter implants is intended only for rehabilitation of the anterior region of the mouth. | DESS Dental Smart Solutions abutments are intended to be used in conjunction with endosseous dental implants in the maxillary or mandibular arch to provide support for prosthetic restorations. All digitally designed custom abutments for use with DESS Ti Base abutments or Pre-Milled Blank abutments are to be sent to a Terrats Medical validated milling center for manufacture. The complete list of OEM compatible implants is provided in the Indications for Use Statement of K242340. | Hahn Implants are indicated for use in maxillary and mandibular partially or fully edentulous cases, to support single, multiple-unit, and overdenture restorations. The implants are to be used for immediate loading only in the presence of primary stability and appropriate occlusal loading. |

Product code: DZE, NHA | DZE | NHA | DZE

Intended Use: Functional and esthetic rehabilitation of the edentulous mandible or maxilla

Reason for Predicate Device/Reference Device: Not applicable | Implant design, implant material, implant sterilization | Abutment designs, abutment material, abutment sterilization | Implant Diameter size

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ComparisonSubject DevicePrimary Predicate DeviceReference DeviceReference Device
K251280 DESS® Dental Implants Terrats Medical SLK212538 DESS® Dental Implants Terrats Medical SLK242340 DESS Dental Smart Solutions Terrats Medical SLK143353 Hahn Tapered Implant System Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc.

Subject Device Implants

Implant Design: Root-form, threaded | Root-form, threaded | | Root-form, threaded

Placement: Bone-level | Bone-level | | Not stated in 510(k) Summary

Implant diameter, mm: 3.55, 3.75, 4.0, 4.3, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 [labeled as 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 4.3, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0] | 3.0, 3.3, 3.5, 4.1, 4.3, 4.8, 5.0, 5.5 | | 3.0, 3.5, 4.3, 5.0, and 7.0

Implant length, mm: 7.9, 9.9, 11.4, 12.9, 15.9, 17.9 [labeled as 8, 10, 11.5, 13, 16, 18] | 7, 8, 8.5, 10, 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 | | 8, 10, 11.5, 13, and 16

Abutment/Implant platform diameter, mm: NEO GM | 2.5, 2.75, 3.0, 3.3, 4.4 | | Not stated in 510(k) Summary

Connection type: Morse taper (NEO GM) | Internal conical with hex (Active) Internal conical with anti-rotation (Bone Level) | | Internal Hex

Implant Material: Unalloyed Titanium (ASTM F67) | Titanium Grade 4 | | Titanium Alloy, Grade 23

Endosseous surface: SLA | SLA | | Blasted with Hydroxyl Apatite and acid etched

Subject Device Abutments

Abutment Designs: DESSLoc Abutments Pre-Milled Blank Abutments | | Various designs, including DESSLoc Abutments Pre-Milled Blank Abutments |

Prothesis Attachment: Cement-retained Screw-retained | | Cement-retained Screw-retained |

Restoration: Single-unit Multi-unit | | Single-unit Multi-unit |

Gingival Height: DESSLoc: 5 mm, 6 mm Pre milled abutment: 6 mm (maximum) 0.5 mm (minimum) | | DESSLoc: 0.8 mm to 5.5 mm Pre milled abutment: 6 mm (maximum) 0.5 mm (minimum) |

Prosthetic Platform diameter: DESSLoc: not applicable Pre-Milled Blank: depends on clinically available interproximal space | | DESSLoc: not applicable Pre-Milled Blank: depends on clinically available interproximal space |

Prosthetic post height (length above gingival height): DESSLoc: not applicable Pre-Milled Blank: 4 mm (minimum for single-unit restoration) | | DESSLoc: not applicable Pre-Milled Blank: 4 mm (minimum for single-unit restoration) |

Angulation in Final Abutment: DESSLoc: straight, 0° Pre milled abutment: straight, 0° | | DESSLoc: straight, 0° Pre milled abutment: up to 30° |

Materials

Abutment Material: Ti-6Al-4V (ASTM F136) | | Ti-6Al-4V (ASTM F136) Co-Cr-Mo (ASTM F1537) |

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ComparisonSubject DevicePrimary Predicate DeviceReference DeviceReference Device
K251280 DESS® Dental Implants Terrats Medical SLK212538 DESS® Dental Implants Terrats Medical SLK242340 DESS Dental Smart Solutions Terrats Medical SLK143353 Hahn Tapered Implant System Prismatik Dentalcraft, Inc.

Subject Device Implants

Implant Design: Root-form, threaded | Root-form, threaded | | Root-form, threaded

Placement: Bone-level | Bone-level | | Not stated in 510(k) Summary

Implant diameter, mm: 3.55, 3.75, 4.0, 4.3, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0 [labeled as 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 4.3, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0] | 3.0, 3.3, 3.5, 4.1, 4.3, 4.8, 5.0, 5.5 | | 3.0, 3.5, 4.3, 5.0, and 7.0

Implant length, mm: 7.9, 9.9, 11.4, 12.9, 15.9, 17.9 [labeled as 8, 10, 11.5, 13, 16, 18] | 7, 8, 8.5, 10, 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 | | 8, 10, 11.5, 13, and 16

Abutment/Implant platform diameter, mm: NEO GM | 2.5, 2.75, 3.0, 3.3, 4.4 | | Not stated in 510(k) Summary

Connection type: Morse taper (NEO GM) | Internal conical with hex (Active) Internal conical with anti-rotation (Bone Level) | | Internal Hex

Implant Material: Unalloyed Titanium (ASTM F67) | Titanium Grade 4 | | Titanium Alloy, Grade 23

Endosseous surface: SLA | SLA | | Blasted with Hydroxyl Apatite and acid etched

Subject Device Abutments

Abutment Designs: DESSLoc Abutments Pre-Milled Blank Abutments | | Various designs, including DESSLoc Abutments Pre-Milled Blank Abutments |

Prothesis Attachment: Cement-retained Screw-retained | | Cement-retained Screw-retained |

Restoration: Single-unit Multi-unit | | Single-unit Multi-unit |

DESSLoc: 0.8 mm to 5.5 mm Pre milled abutment: 6 mm (maximum) 0.5 mm (minimum) | | DESSLoc: 0.8 mm to 5.5 mm Pre milled abutment: 6 mm (maximum) 0.5 mm (minimum) |

DESSLoc: not applicable Pre-Milled Blank: depends on clinically available interproximal space | | DESSLoc: not applicable Pre-Milled Blank: depends on clinically available interproximal space |

DESSLoc: not applicable Pre-Milled Blank: 4 mm (minimum for single-unit restoration) | | DESSLoc: not applicable Pre-Milled Blank: 4 mm (minimum for single-unit restoration) |

DESSLoc: straight, 0° Pre milled abutment: straight, 0° | | DESSLoc: straight, 0° Pre milled abutment: up to 30° |

Abutment Material: Ti-6Al-4V (ASTM F136) | | Ti-6Al-4V (ASTM F136) Co-Cr-Mo (ASTM F1537) |

Abutment Surface: DESSLoc: Zirconium nitride (ZrN) Pre-Milled Blank: as machined | | DESSLoc: Zirconium nitride (ZrN) Pre-Milled Blank: as machined |

How Provided

Sterilization Implants: Sterile by gamma irradiation | Sterile by gamma irradiation | |

Sterilization Abutments: Non-sterile | | Sterile by gamma irradiation, and Non-sterile |

Usage All Components: Single patient, single use | Single patient, single use | | Single patient, single use |

§ 872.3640 Endosseous dental implant.

(a)
Identification. An endosseous dental implant is a prescription device made of a material such as titanium or titanium alloy that is intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore a patient's chewing function.(b)
Classification. (1) Class II (special controls). The device is classified as class II if it is a root-form endosseous dental implant. The root-form endosseous dental implant is characterized by four geometrically distinct types: Basket, screw, solid cylinder, and hollow cylinder. The guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Root-Form Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments” will serve as the special control. (See § 872.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.)(2)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The device is classified as class II if it is a blade-form endosseous dental implant. The special controls for this device are:(i) The design characteristics of the device must ensure that the geometry and material composition are consistent with the intended use;
(ii) Mechanical performance (fatigue) testing under simulated physiological conditions to demonstrate maximum load (endurance limit) when the device is subjected to compressive and shear loads;
(iii) Corrosion testing under simulated physiological conditions to demonstrate corrosion potential of each metal or alloy, couple potential for an assembled dissimilar metal implant system, and corrosion rate for an assembled dissimilar metal implant system;
(iv) The device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible;
(v) Sterility testing must demonstrate the sterility of the device;
(vi) Performance testing to evaluate the compatibility of the device in a magnetic resonance (MR) environment;
(vii) Labeling must include a clear description of the technological features, how the device should be used in patients, detailed surgical protocol and restoration procedures, relevant precautions and warnings based on the clinical use of the device, and qualifications and training requirements for device users including technicians and clinicians;
(viii) Patient labeling must contain a description of how the device works, how the device is placed, how the patient needs to care for the implant, possible adverse events and how to report any complications; and
(ix) Documented clinical experience must demonstrate safe and effective use and capture any adverse events observed during clinical use.