K111078 · Aseptico, Inc. · EKX · Jun 14, 2011 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K111078
Device Name
AEU-26L ELCTRONIC ENDODONTIC SYSTEM
Applicant
Aseptico, Inc.
Product Code
EKX · Dental
Decision Date
Jun 14, 2011
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Abbreviated
Regulation
21 CFR 872.4200
Device Class
Class 1
Attributes
Therapeutic, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
For use in a wide range of dental procedures including; endodontic surgeries, such as drilling in to the tooth canal, and general dentistry, such as removing carious material from the dentin.
Device Story
AEU-26L is a software-controlled dental handpiece system comprising a controller console, low-voltage electric motor (AE-250L-30), foot pedal, and motor holder. Used in dental clinics by practitioners for endodontic and general procedures. System inputs include user-defined speed (300-30,000 RPM), torque settings (gram/cm), gear ratios, and drive modes (forward, reverse, reciprocating) via console interface. Foot pedal provides operational control. Motor supports geared handpieces, including those with LED optics for illumination. Device transforms electrical input into mechanical rotation for handpiece operation. Output is controlled mechanical motion for drilling or material removal. Clinical benefit includes precise control over speed/torque and illumination for improved visibility during procedures. System allows user-defined presets for workflow efficiency.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance assessed via comparative design verification against predicate devices. Safety and electromagnetic compatibility verified per IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2. Motor performance verified per ISO 11498.
Technological Characteristics
Software-controlled dental handpiece system. Features: 300-30,000 RPM motor speed, adjustable torque (gram/cm), gear ratio selection, forward/reverse/reciprocating drive modes, and LED illumination support. Connectivity: Electronic foot pedal control. Standards: IEC 60601-1 (safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), ISO 11498 (low-voltage motors).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing dental procedures, including endodontic surgeries (e.g., tooth canal drilling) and general dentistry (e.g., carious material removal).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A dental handpiece and accessories is an AC-powered, water-powered, air-powered, or belt-driven, hand-held device that may include a foot controller for regulation of speed and direction of rotation or a contra-angle attachment for difficult to reach areas intended to prepare dental cavities for restorations, such as fillings, and for cleaning teeth.
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K111078
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# 510(k) Summary
#### Prepared by: Grant Ramaley
March 16, 2011
#### Device Description
Model Number: AEU-26L
Classification Name: 872.4200 Dental handpiece and accessories
Product Code: EKX handpiece, direct drive, ac-powered
Primary accessories exclusive to the AEU-26L system:
- a) AEU-26L Consol (Controller)
- b) AE-250L-30 Low Voltage Electric Motor
- c) On/Off Foot Pedal
- d) Motor holder attaching bracket
#### Intended Use
For use in a wide range of dental procedures including; endodontic surgeries, such as drilling in to the tooth canal, and general dentistry, such as removing carious material from the dentin.
#### Summary of Technological Characteristics
#### General operation and use
The AEU-26L is software controlled and has the following features:
- a) Allows adjustment of the motor speed from 300 to 30,000 RPM
- b) Allows setting the torque applied to the motor in gram/cm
- c) Allows selection of gear ratios for different geared E-Type handpieces
- d) Allows selection of forward or reverse drive rotation
- e) Allows reciprocating drive (forward/reverse cycling)
- Allows use of a foot pedal control to operate the attached handpiece motor ರಿ)
- Allows the user to define their own presets for speed (RPM) and torque (gram g)
- h) Allows for attaching geared handpieces that include optics for a light.
See Table 1 of comparisons provided at the end of this summary
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#### Substantial Equivalence
#### Feature equivalency to Aseptico Model AEU-925:
All but two of the features listed above "Technological Characteristics" for the AEU-26L are already part of Aseptico's model AEU-925, which was cleared under 510(k) number K030163. Both models can be used for endodontic surgery.
#### **Allows attachment of lighted handpieces
The AEU-26L allows use of contra angle handpieces that include optics for a light, to provide illumination from the Light Emitting Diode (LED) of the AE-250L motor. This technology is substantially equivalent to the Aseptic AEU-5000 cleared under 510(k) number K103399.
#### **Reciprocating drive
Reciprocating drive is a forward and reverse cycle that can be selected as an alternate motion to simply driving forward or reverse. Bench testing of the AEU-26L establishes that the AEU-26L provides the same type of reciprocation as the ATR TECNIKA device, cleared under K000547.
** Technological characteristics from predicate devices other than Aseptico's Model AEU-925
#### Performance data
The AEU-26L was assessed to IEC 60601-1:1988-Medical electrical equipment-Part 1: General requirements for safety. This included thermal and electrical safety of the AE-250L-30 motor containing the Light Emitting Diode (LED).
The AEU-26L met electromagnetic compatibility requirements of IEC 60601-1-2—Medical electrical equipment-Part 1: General requirements for safety-2. Collateral standard: Electromannetic compatibility.
Specific performance testing relevant to the AE-250L-30 motor is met by application of ISO 11498 Dental handpieces -- Dental low-voltage electrical motors
All of the functional characteristics for the AEU-26L (e.g. directional and reciprocating drive, speed, torque control, ability to attached selected geared handpieces, etc) were established using comparative design verification methods between the predicate devices and the AEU-26L. Records of these design verification activities are maintained in the Design History File.
#### Conclusions
The AEU-26L bears all the features necessary to perform endodontic surgery of its predecessor AEU-925. using all of the same technological developments and feature that are in place for performing endodontic dental surgery. In addition, the AEU-26L includes the ability to utilize legally marketed geared handpieces that have optics to carry the light for illuminating the working area of the tooth. It also includes a reciprocating drive feature that is substantially equivalent to the ATR TECNIKA device, cleared under K000547.
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### TABLE 1
### SUMMARY ONLY -- See Substantial Equivalence Discussion for more details
## Comparison chart of AEU-26L Essential Performance and Features
| | AEU-26L | AEU-925 | ATR TECNIKA | AEU-5000 |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| a) Allows<br>adjustment of the<br>motor speed from<br>300 to 30,000 RPM | 300 to 30000 RPM<br>Configurable | 300 to 30000 RPM<br>Configurable | 1600 to 12800 RPM<br>Configurable | 2000 to 40000 RPM<br>Configurable |
| b) Allows setting<br>the torque applied<br>to the motor in<br>gram/cm | *Yes<br>Better than predicate<br>device AE- 925<br>Torque accuracy | *Yes<br>Torque accuracy | Units not in gram/cm.<br>Torque is configurable from<br>0 to 100<br>(no units specified) | Units not in gram/cm.<br>Torque is configurable from<br>5% to 100% |
| c) Allows<br>selection of gear<br>ratios for different<br>geared E-Type<br>handpieces | 1:5, 1:1<br>8:1, 16:1 Reduction | 1:5, 1:4, 1:3, 1:2, 1:1<br>35:1 to 3:1 Reduction | 1:1<br>8:1, 16:1, 18:1, 20:1<br>Reduction | 1:5, 1:2, 1:1<br>5:1 and 8:1 Reduction |
| d) Allows<br>selection of forward<br>or reverse drive<br>rotation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| e) Allows<br>reciprocating drive<br>(forward/reverse<br>cycling) | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| f) Allows use of a<br>foot pedal control to<br>operate the<br>attached handpiece<br>motor | Yes, electronic foot control | Yes, electronic foot control | Yes, electronic foot control | Yes, pneumatic sensor |
| g) Allows the user<br>to define their own<br>presets for speed<br>and torque | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| h) Allows for<br>attaching geared<br>handpieces that<br>include optics for a<br>light. | Yes | No | No | Yes |
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Aseptico, Incorporated C/O Mr. Jeff D. Rongero Responsible Third Party Official Underwriters Laboratories, Incorporated 12 Laboratory Drive Research Triangle, North Carolina 27709
JUN 1 4 2011
Re: K111078
Trade/Device Name: AEU-26L Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.4200 Regulation Name: Dental Handpiece and Accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: EKX Dated: June 7, 2011 Received: June 8, 2011
Dear Mr. Rongero:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Sincerely yours.
Anthony Di Roston
Anthony D. Watson, B.S., M.S., M.B.A. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
#### Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: AEU-26L
Indications For Use:
For use in a wide range of dental procedures including; endodontic surgeries, such as drilling in to the tooth canal, and general dentistry, such as removing carious material from the dentin.
Prescription Use × (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Susan Ruane
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital Infection Control, Dental Devices
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510(k) Number: K11078
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