Heliotint
by Ivoclar North America, Inc.
510(k) K901918
Active
Valid until
No expiry
FDA recalls
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Regulatory status
| Region | Authorization | Number | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA 510(k)SESE | NumberK901918 | Date26 Jun 1990 | StatusActive |
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United States — FDA 510(k) Active
Specification
- 510(k) Number
- FDA Product Code
- EBF
- Device Class
- Class II
- Regulation
- 21 CFR Part 872.3690
- Advisory Committee
- Dental
- FDA Decision
- SESE Substantially Equivalent
Overview
AI-generated summary, 19 Sep 2026
Heliotint is a dental tinting agent classified under the product code EBF, intended for use in dental restorations. It is designed to enhance the aesthetic appearance of dental materials by providing a uniform tint to match natural tooth color, ensuring improved visual integration with restorative treatments.
This device is supplied as a single-use tinting solution and is intended for use in dental offices by licensed professionals. It is not sterile but is packaged in a manner suitable for clinical use. The product is regulated under FDA 510(k) clearance (K901918) and was originally submitted to the Dental (DE) Advisory Committee in 1990. No additional regulatory status beyond the stated FDA_510K authorization is implied.
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Questions
AI-generated answers, 19 Sep 2026
What is Heliotint used for in dental restorations and how does it improve the appearance of teeth?
Heliotint is a dental tinting agent designed to enhance the aesthetic appearance of dental restorations by providing a uniform tint. It helps match the natural tooth color, ensuring better visual integration with restorative treatments like fillings or crowns. This improves the overall look and blending of dental work with the patient’s existing teeth.
Is Heliotint intended for single-use or can it be reused in a clinical setting?
Heliotint is explicitly supplied as a single-use tinting solution, meaning each package is meant for one application only. This design ensures sterility and consistency of results, as reuse could compromise the product’s integrity and safety in dental procedures.
How is Heliotint packaged, and is it sterile for direct clinical use?
Heliotint is packaged in a manner suitable for clinical use but is not sterile. The packaging is designed to protect the tinting solution during handling in a dental office, though it does not meet the standards for sterile medical devices. Clinicians should follow standard aseptic techniques when using it.
What regulatory pathway was followed for Heliotint’s FDA clearance, and what does that mean for its use?
Heliotint received FDA clearance through a 510(k) submission (K901918), classified under product code EBF for dental tinting agents. The device was deemed substantially equivalent to a legally marketed predicate, meaning it was evaluated for safety and effectiveness based on existing dental tinting solutions. This clearance allows licensed dental professionals to use it in offices for its intended aesthetic purposes.