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Straumann BLX Healing Abutments for Bars and Bridges: Straumann Healing abutments are indicated to be placed in the patient's mouth at the end of the implant placement to protect the inner configuration of the implant and to form, maintain and stabilize the soft tissue during the healing process. Healing abutments should be used only with suitable implant connections. Healing components have a maximum duration of usage of 6 months.

Straumann BLX Temporary Abutments for Bars and Bridges: Prosthetic components directly or indirectly connected to the endosseous dental implant are intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitations. Temporary components can be used prior to the insertion of the final components to maintain, stabilize and shape the soft tissue during the healing phase; they may not be placed into occlusion. Final abutments may be placed into occlusion when the implant is fully osseointegrated. BLX Temporary Abutments have a maximum duration of usage of 180 days.

Straumann BLX Variobase Abutments for Bar and Bridges: Straumann® Variobase® prosthetic components directly or indirectly connected to the endosseous dental implant are intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitations. The prosthetic restoration (bridge or overdenture) can be cemented on the Straumann® Variobase® prosthetic components. A temporary restoration can be used prior to the insertion of the final components to maintain, stabilize and form the soft tissue during the healing phase. They may not be placed into occlusion. Final abutments and restorations may be placed into occlusion when the implant is fully osseointegrated.

Straumann BLX Variobase Abutments AS: The Straumann Variobase for Crown AS is a titanium base placed onto Straumann dental implants to provide support for customized prosthetic restorations. Straumann Variobase for Crown AS are indicated for screw retained single tooth or cement-retained single tooth and bridge restorations. A temporary restoration can be used prior to the insertion of the final components to maintain, stabilize and form the soft tissue during the healing phase. Temporary restorations are indicated to be placed out of occlusion. All digitally designed copings and/or crowns for use with the Straumann Variobase for Crown AS are intended to be sent to Straumann for manufacture at a validated milling center.

Straumann BLX Novaloc Abutments: The Straumann® Retentive System is indicated for the attachment of full or partial dentures on Straumann dental implants.

Straumann BLX CARES Abutments: The Straumann CARES Abutments are indicated for single tooth replacement and multiple tooth restorations. The prosthetic restoration can be cemented or directly veneered/screw-retained.

BLX Healing Abutments for Bars and Bridges: Healing abutments are screwed into the implant in cases of transmucosal healing to protect the inner configuration of the implant and maintain, stabilize and form the soft tissue during the healing process. They are placed out of occlusion and have a maximum duration of usage of 180 days. Unlike the predicate RB/WB healing abutments (K173961), the subject healing abutments are intended to shape the soft tissue for posterior placement of bridge restorations instead of single crowns. The subject healing abutments are manufactured from Titanium Grade 4 and are anodized in violet.

BLX Temporary Abutments for Bars and Bridges: Temporary Abutments are intended to be placed into Straumann dental implants to provide support for temporary restorations. Temporary components can be used prior to the insertion of the final components to maintain, stabilize and shape the soft tissue during the healing phase, as well as provide a temporary esthetic solution. They support a temporary restoration and may not be placed into of occlusion. Straumann BLX Temporary Abutments have a maximum duration of usage of 180 days. Unlike the predicate RB/WB temporary abutments (K173961), the subject temporary abutments are intended to shape the soft tissue for posterior placement of bridge restorations instead of sinqle crowns. The subject temporary abutment cannot be shortened. The Temporary abutment for bar/bridge is a non-engaging device intended to support multiple-unit restoration. The subject temporary abutment is manufactured from TAN and is anodized in violet. The temporary abutments are fixed in the implant by means of a basal screw which is also manufactured from TAN.

BLX Variobase Abutments for Bars and Bridges: Variobase Abutments for Bars and Bridges are intended to be placed into Straumann implants to provide support for multi-unit restorations. The prosthetic restoration (bar/bridge) must be cemented onto the Variobase abutments, which is then screwed onto the implants. A temporary restoration can be used prior to the insertion of the final components to maintain, stabilize and shape the soft tissue during the healing phase; they must be placed out of occlusion. Final abutments and restorations may be placed into occlusion when the implant is fully osseointegrated. Unlike the predicate Variobase abutments (K173968), the subject Variobase abutments present 3 retention features in the chimney instead of 4. The Variobase abutments for bar/bridges are non-engaging devices intended to support multiple-unit restorations. The subject Variobase abutments are manufactured from TAN and are anodized in violet. The Variobase abutments are fixed in the implant by means of a basal screw which is also manufactured from TAN.

BLX Variobase Abutments AS for Crowns: Variobase abutments AS for crowns are intended to be placed into Straumann implants to provide support for single-unit restorations. The prosthetic restoration (crown) must be cemented onto the Variobase abutment, which is then screwed onto the implant. A temporary restoration can be used prior to the insertion of the final components to maintain, stabilize and shape the soft tissue during the healing phase; they must be placed out of occlusion. Final abutments and restorations may be placed into occlusion when the implant is fully osseointegrated. The Variobase abutments are manufactured from TAN and are anodized in violet or in brown according to the compatible BLX implant platform (RB/WB or RB). Unlike the predicate Variobase abutments (K173961/K173379), the subject Variobase abutments present 3 retention features in the chimney instead of 4. The chimney presents a cutout window to facilitate the handling of the screw driver in an angulated position. The Variobase abutments AS for crown are engaging devices intended to support single-unit restorations. The Variobase abutments are fixed in the implant by means of a basal screw which is also manufactured from TAN. The Variobase abutments for crown AS are titanium bases to be used as the lower part of two-piece abutments. The upper part of the two-piece abutment is a CAD/CAM designed and manufactured restoration. The planning and milling of the customized restoration must be made using the validated Straumann CARES Visual, Dental Wings software using the Straumann CARES Visual Plug-In. All digitally designed copings and/or crowns for use on the Variobase abutments are intended to be manufactured at a validated milling center.

BLX Novaloc Abutments: Novaloc Abutments are intended to be placed into Straumann dental implants to provide support for full arch detachable restorations (over-denture). The Novaloc abutments are manufactured from TAV (Ti-6Al-4V, Titanium-Aluminum-Vanadium) and are anodized in violet. The restoration is connected to the Novaloc abutment through a snap-on fixture provided by a negative shape of Novaloc snap-on fixture embedded into the final restoration. The snap-on feature is TiN coated. Unlike the reference Novaloc abutments (K173902), the subject Novaloc abutments are not only provided in a straight version but also angulated. The Novaloc abutments are provided non-sterile with instructions for end user sterilization. Angled models: are composed of an abutment body with a coupled basal screw. They are engaging devices. Straight models: both body and thread parts are machined in one piece. They are nonengaging devices.

BLX CARES Abutments: CARES Abutments are intended to be placed into Straumann implants to provide support for prosthetic reconstructions such as crowns and bridges. The final abutment, fabricated from a pre-milled blank, is designed to allow for individual customization regarding function and esthetics. The blank, manufactured from TAN and CoCr, is composed of a pre-milled implant-toabutment connection (TorcFit) and a cylindrical body with enough material volume to create a wide range of geometries for the final abutment. Inside the abutment, a screw channel provides access to the internal thread feature of the implant, such that the component can be firmly attached while providing fit between screw, abutment and implant. The planning and milling of the customized restoration must be made using the validated Straumann CARES Visual, Dental Wings software using the Straumann CARES Visual Plug-In. The maximum angulation allowed is 30° and the minimum wall thickness allowed is 0.4 mm. All digitally designed abutments are intended to be manufactured at a validated milling center.

BLX Basal Screws: Basal screws are used to fix abutments to dental implant, and can also be used during lab procedures to fix lab prosthetic parts on implant analogs. They are provided along the abutments and also provided as standalone screws. The subject Basal Screws are manufactured from TAN. The Basal Screw for Variobase AS is anodized in green since this color identifies Straumann devices pertaining to AS system.

The provided 510(k) summary for the Straumann® BLX Line Extension - New Abutments is a pre-market notification to the FDA. This type of submission focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence to existing legally marketed devices, rather than proving the device meets acceptance criteria through a traditional clinical study with defined performance targets.

Instead of "acceptance criteria," the focus here is on bench testing performance demonstrating fundamental material and structural integrity compared to predicate devices, and lack of significant differences in technological characteristics and indications for use.

Therefore, the requested information elements related to clinical studies, test sets, ground truth, and expert adjudication are not applicable in the context of this 510(k) summary, as no device-specific clinical data has been submitted to demonstrate substantial equivalence. The submission relies on performance data from bench testing and biocompatibility assessments to support the claim of substantial equivalence.

Here's the information that can be extracted from the provided text, re-interpreting "acceptance criteria" as the comparable characteristics to predicate devices and "reported device performance" as the results of the bench and biocompatibility tests.

Acceptance Criteria and Study Details for Straumann® BLX Line Extension - New Abutments

As this is a 510(k) submission primarily relying on substantial equivalence to predicate devices, the concept of "acceptance criteria" is less about meeting specific numerical performance targets in a clinical setting and more about demonstrating that the new devices do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness. The study supporting this is primarily bench testing and biocompatibility assessments, rather than a clinical trial.

1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance

The "acceptance criteria" for a 510(k) are implicitly that the new device's technological characteristics and performance are substantially equivalent to a predicate device, without raising new questions of safety or effectiveness. The "reported device performance" refers to the results of the bench tests and sterility/biocompatibility validations.

2. Sample sized used for the test set and the data provenance

The document does not specify exact sample sizes for each individual bench test (e.g., number of abutments tested for fatigue). It states that dynamic fatigue and static strength tests were conducted, which typically involve a sufficient number of samples to generate statistically sound data according to the relevant standards.

• Sample Size: Not explicitly stated for each test. The studies were conducted according to recognized international standards (ISO) which dictate appropriate sample sizes for testing.
• Data Provenance: The tests were conducted internally or by contracted labs by Straumann USA, LLC (on behalf of Institut Straumann AG), and the data was submitted to the FDA as part of the 510(k) submission. This is not patient-derived data; it's laboratory bench testing.

3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts

Not applicable. This is not a clinical study involving expert interpretation or "ground truth" establishment in a diagnostic context. The "truth" in this context is adherence to engineering specifications and regulatory standards.

4. Adjudication method for the test set

Not applicable. This is not a clinical study involving expert adjudication.

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 device is a dental implant abutment, not an AI-powered diagnostic system.

6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done

Not applicable. This device is a dental implant abutment, not an algorithm.

7. The type of ground truth used

For bench testing, the "ground truth" would be established by the physical and chemical properties of the materials, the design specifications, and the established physical and biological limits defined by regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, FDA guidance). It's based on engineering specifications and regulatory standards, not expert consensus, pathology, or outcomes data in a clinical sense.

8. The sample size for the training set

Not applicable. There is no AI component or machine learning model for which a training set would be required.

9. How the ground truth for the training set was established

Not applicable. There is no AI component or machine learning model.

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