Cleared Special

K042429 - THE PRODIGY SYSTEM DENTAL IMPLANTS

K042429 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for THE PRODIGY SYSTEM DENTAL IMPLANTS by BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Dental device (product code DZE) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 8-day FDA review.

K042429 · BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. · Dental device
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K042429 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the THE PRODIGY SYSTEM DENTAL IMPLANTS. Classified as Implant, Endosseous, Root-form (product code DZE), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc. (Birmingham, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 16, 2004 after a review of 8 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Dental FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 872.3640 - the FDA dental device regulatory framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.

Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K042429 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received September 08, 2004
Decision Date September 16, 2004
Days to Decision 8 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Dental (DE)
Summary Summary PDF
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
119d faster than avg
Panel avg: 127d · This submission: 8d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code DZE Implant, Endosseous, Root-form
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 872.3640
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Dental devices follow this clearance model.

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