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- Identification: A base metal alloy is a device composed of a material such as a Amixture of Nickel and Chromium
- Intended Use: This material is to be used by the dentist in the fabrication of Ba custom-made dental device, such as a porcelain veneer for a tooth.
- Classifcation: Class II C-
Ceradium V Non-Precious Ceramic Alloy
The provided document is a 510(k) clearance letter from the FDA for a dental alloy, Ceradium V Non-Precious Ceramic Alloy. This document does not contain any information about acceptance criteria or a study proving device performance. It only states that the device is substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices.
Therefore, I cannot provide the requested information. The document focuses on regulatory clearance based on substantial equivalence, not on a detailed performance study with acceptance criteria.
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Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
DEC 1 3 1999
Mr. Paul L. Saxton Manager Education and Technical Service Matech, Inc. 13010 San Fernando Rd. Sylmar, California 91342
K993572 Re: Ceradium V Non-Precious Ceramic Alloy Trade Name: Regulatory Class: II Product Code: EJH Dated: Undated Received: October 21, 1999
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 Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. ਜੋ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) requlation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP requlation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any
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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 regulations.
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 legally 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 diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4692. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fdatgov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Timothy A. Ulatowski
Timòthy A. Ulatowski 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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Document #: g 055589
510 (k) Number (if known): K993572
Device Name: Ceradium V Non-Precious Ceramic Alloy
510 (k) Request Matech, Inc.
Indications For Use:
- Identification: A base metal alloy is a device composed of a material such as a Amixture of Nickel and Chromium
- Intended Use: This material is to be used by the dentist in the fabrication of Ba custom-made dental device, such as a porcelain veneer for a tooth.
- Classifcation: Class II C-
Sincerely,
Paul E. Seton
1 L. Saxte anager Matech, Inc. 3010 San Fernando Rd. Sylmar, Ca 91342
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Susan Runne
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices
510(k) Number KM3572
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) OR
Over-The-Counter Use
(Optional Format 1-2-96)
§ 872.3710 Base metal alloy.
(a)
Identification. A base metal alloy is a device composed primarily of base metals, such as nickel, chromium, or cobalt, that is intended for use in fabrication of cast or porcelain-fused-to-metal crown and bridge restorations.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is FDA's “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Dental Base Metal Alloys.” The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 872.9. See § 872.1(e) for availability of guidance information.