K052600 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the ZIMMER DENTAL HEX-LOCK PREPARED ABUTMENT (STRAIGHT & ANGLED). Classified as Abutment, Implant, Dental, Endosseous within the NHA classification (a category for dental implant abutments and prosthetic components), Class II - Special Controls.
Submitted by Zimmer Dental, Inc. (Carlsbad, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on October 13, 2005 after a review of 22 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.
This device falls under the Dental FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 872.3630 - 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.