K Number
K974894
Device Name
KROMATICA COLOR CHANGING ALGINATE
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
1998-02-12

(43 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
872.3660
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdparty
Intended Use
The Intended Use: This material is to be used by the dentist to produce an impression of a person's mouth/teeth and then a plaster material is poured into this impression to create a cast of the patient's mouth/ teeth.
Device Description
Kromatica Color Changing Alginate
More Information

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The summary describes a dental impression material (alginate) and does not mention any software, image processing, or AI/ML terms.

No
The device is used to create an impression of a person's mouth/teeth for diagnostic purposes (creating a cast), not to treat or alleviate a medical condition.

No
The device is used to create an impression of a patient's mouth/teeth for the purpose of making a cast, which is a manufacturing or fabrication step, not a diagnostic one. It doesn't analyze or interpret any biological data to provide insights into a patient's health condition.

No

The device description clearly states "Kromatica Color Changing Alginate," which is a physical material used for dental impressions, not software.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is to create a physical impression of a patient's mouth/teeth for the purpose of making a cast. This is a mechanical process for creating a physical model, not for performing tests on biological samples to diagnose or monitor a medical condition.
  • Device Description: The device is described as "Kromatica Color Changing Alginate," which is a material used for taking impressions.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: The description does not mention any of the typical characteristics of an IVD, such as:
    • Analyzing biological samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.)
    • Detecting or measuring analytes
    • Providing diagnostic or monitoring information

The device is a material used in a dental procedure to create a physical model, which falls outside the scope of In Vitro Diagnostics.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Intended Use: This material is to be used by the dentist to produce an impression of a person's mouth/teeth and then a plaster material is poured into this impression to create a cast of the patient's mouth/ teeth.

Product codes

ELW

Device Description

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Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

Mouth/teeth

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

Dentist

Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

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Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.

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Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 872.3660 Impression material.

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

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Mr. Paul L. Saxton Manaqer Matech, Incorporated 13010 San Fernando Road Sylmar, California 91342

FEB 1 2 1998

K974894 Re : Kromatica Color Changing Alginate Trade Name: Regulatory Class: II Product Code: ELW December 12, 1997 Dated: Received: December 31, 1997

Dear Mr. Saxton:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act of the Act. include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major requlations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Requlation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does

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not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or requlations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a leqally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diaqnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4618. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to
premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other gener Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

Timothy A. Ulatowski

Timo Director Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510(k) Number (if known):

Device Name: Kromatica Alginate Impression Material

Matech, Inc. 510 (k) Request. Indications For Use:

The Intended Use: This material is to be used by the dentist to produce an impression of a person's mouth/teeth and then a plaster material is poured into this impression to create a cast of the patient's mouth/ teeth.

Sincerely,

Paul L. Saxton

Manager Matech, Inc. 13010 San Fernando Road Sylmar, CA 91342

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Susan Turner
(Division Chief)

(Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices 510(k) Number

Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)

OR

Over-The-Counter Use

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