Cleared Special

K994172 - CEREC 3 (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Class II Dental device cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway - typically does not require clinical trials.

K994172 · Sirona Dental Systems GmbH · Dental device
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K994172 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the CEREC 3. Classified as Material, Impression (product code ELW), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Sirona Dental Systems GmbH (North Attleboro, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on February 8, 2000 after a review of 60 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Dental FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 872.3660 - 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 K994172 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received December 10, 1999
Decision Date February 08, 2000
Days to Decision 60 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Dental (DE)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
67d faster than avg
Panel avg: 127d · This submission: 60d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code ELW Material, Impression
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 872.3660
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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