PLANMECA PROMAX WITH DEC (DYNAMIC EXPOSURE CONTROL)
K051464 · Planmeca Oy · EHD · Jun 24, 2005 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K051464
Device Name
PLANMECA PROMAX WITH DEC (DYNAMIC EXPOSURE CONTROL)
Applicant
Planmeca Oy
Product Code
EHD · Dental
Decision Date
Jun 24, 2005
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.1800
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Planmeca Promax, panoramic x-ray imaging system with Cephalostat, is an extraoral source x-ray system, which is intended for dental radiographic examination and diagnosis of diseases of the teeth, jaw, and oral structures. The device can be equipped with accessories to fulfil the different diagnostic needs. In digital configuration the images are displayed on a monitor, and image manipulation, archiving and communication are performed via a computer.
Device Story
Planmeca Promax is an extraoral panoramic x-ray system with cephalostat; used for dental radiographic examination and diagnosis of teeth, jaw, and oral structures. System captures x-ray images using either film or digital sensors. Modification introduces Dynamic Exposure Control (DEC) system for digital imaging in both panoramic and cephalostat modes, replacing previous Automatic Exposure Control (AEC). Device operated by dental professionals in clinical settings. Digital images displayed on monitor; manipulation, archiving, and communication performed via computer. DEC system optimizes exposure parameters for digital imaging, potentially improving image quality and diagnostic utility for clinicians.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Extraoral x-ray system; panoramic and cephalostat configurations. Features Dynamic Exposure Control (DEC) for digital imaging. Digital output via computer interface for display and archiving. Class II device under 21 CFR 872.1800.
Indications for Use
Indicated for dental radiographic examination and diagnosis of diseases of the teeth, jaw, and oral structures in patients requiring extraoral dental imaging.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An extraoral source x-ray system is an AC-powered device that produces x-rays and is intended for dental radiographic examination and diagnosis of diseases of the teeth, jaw, and oral structures. The x-ray source (a tube) is located outside the mouth. This generic type of device may include patient and equipment supports and component parts.
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## 510K) SUMMARY
### DATE
May 27, 2005
## PRODUCT, CLASSIFICATION NAME
Trade name: Planmeca Promax Common name: Panoramic x-ray system with cephalostat Classification: 76 EHD, Class II Regulation number: 872.1800
#### MANUFACTURER
Planmeca Oy Asentajankatu 6 FI-00880 Helsinki, Finland Phone: +358 20 7795 500 Fax: +358 20 7795 396 Contact person: Lars Moring
# UNITED STATES SALES REPRESENTATIVE (U.S. DESIGNATED AGENT)
Planmeca USA Inc. 100 North Gary Avenue, Suite A Roselle, IL 60172 Phone: (630) 529 2300 Fax: (630) 529 1929 Contact person : Bob Pienkowski
#### INTENDED USE
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### PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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## SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
SUBSTANTIAL EQUI PALEACE
We consider this product modification including a new DEC (Dynamic Exposure Control) we consider in sproduce mountion ition and function to the following devices introduced into commercial distribution after May 28, 1976:
Planmeca Promax # K011619 PM 2002 Proline with AEC # K000163
The comparison of characteristics supports substantial equivalence. Planmeca Promax with DEC is as safe and effective as the predicate devices.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Mr. Bob Pienkowski Managing Director Planmeca USA, Inc. 100 North Gary Avenue, Suite A ROSELLE IL 60172
Re: K051464
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JUN 2 4 2005
Trade/Device Name: Planmeca Promax with DEC (Dynamic Exposure Control) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.1800 Regulation Name: Extraoral source x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: EHD and MUH Dated: May 27, 2005 Received: June 3, 2005
Dear Mr. Pienkowski:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced in we have reviewed your Section 910(t) proisentially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in above and have decemined the device is accessions of the enclosure) to tegally marketed predisate active in to devices that have been the Arthur May 26, 1970, the enactificant and of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act (Act (Act (Act (Act (Act (Act (Act (Act (Act (Act (Act (Act (Act (Act (Act (Act reclassified in accordance with the proval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the do not require approval of a premaince approval septimation (The general controls provisions of the Act
device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The ge device, subject to the general controls provisions of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket If your device is classified (300 additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your Apploval), it they of subject to back aderal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA device can be found in the Sourcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FIEASE be advised that I DX 3 issumited on aevice complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Federal statucs and regulations administration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling Act s requirements, medading, but not minted to requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) (21 CFR Part 801); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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Sincerely yours,
Nancy C. Hogdon
Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Planmeca Oy 510(k) Notification Planmeca Promax with DEC
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Nancy Brogdon
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