SCANWAVE PEN (WITH LIGHT GRAY CORD), SCANWAVE PEN (WITH MEDIUM GRAY CORD), SCANWAVE PEN (WITH DARK GRAY CORD), SCANWAVE
Applicant
Satelec - Acteon Group
Product Code
EBZ · Dental
Decision Date
Apr 11, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Abbreviated
Regulation
21 CFR 872.6070
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
SCANWAVE PEN is a source of illumination for the polymerization of light-curing dental materials curing in the wavelength range of 390 nm - 505 nm.
Device Story
SCANWAVE PEN is a dental curing light used by dental practitioners to polymerize light-curing dental materials. The device consists of a handpiece that emits light in the 390-505 nm wavelength range, activating photo-initiators in dental resins to induce hardening. It is powered by an OEM module integrated into compatible dental units. The device includes a rigid protection shield to protect the patient and user from light exposure. It features a thermal sensor for overheating protection during intensive use. The clinician uses the handpiece to deliver light directly to the dental material in the patient's mouth, facilitating restorative or orthodontic procedures. The device benefits patients by enabling the efficient curing of dental composites and bonding materials.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence was established through non-clinical bench testing, including depth of cure performance comparisons against predicate devices and verification of compliance with dental curing light standards (ANSI/ADA Specification No. 48).
Technological Characteristics
Handpiece (76g); LED light source (390-505 nm); 5 VDC input; thermal sensor for overheating protection; aluminum handpiece body; glass/metallic optical guide; plastic optical protector. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, and ANSI/ADA Specification No. 48. UL94-V0 fire rating for PCBs.
Indications for Use
Indicated for polymerization of light-curing dental materials in the 390-505 nm wavelength range. Intended for use by qualified dental practitioners.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultraviolet activator for polymerization is a device that produces ultraviolet radiation intended to polymerize (set) resinous dental pit and fissure sealants or restorative materials by transmission of light through a rod.
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# Section 006 - 510(k) Summary (SMDA Requirements) Additional Information - March 31, 2014
# APR 1 1 2014
This Summary of Safety And Effectiveness is submitted in accordance with 21 CFR 807.92.c.
# 01 - Administrative Information
#### Date Prepared: 01- a.
510(k) Submitter 01-b.
June 20, 2013
SATELEC 17, Avenue Gustave Eiffel BP 30216 33708 Merignac Cedex France 011-33-556-340-607 Telephone: 011-33-556-349-292 Fax: E-Mail: philippe.girard@acteongroup.com
#### 01-c. Contact Person:
Rick Rosati SATELEC clo ACTEON, Inc. 124 Gaither Drive, Suite 140 Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 800-289-6367 Ext: 390 Telephone: 856-222-4726 Fax: E-Mail: rick.rosati@us.acteongroup.com
01- e. Establishment registration number
# 02 - Device Information
Trade Name of Device: 02-a.
Common Name of Device: 02-b.
Classification Requiation: 02-c.
Medical Device Class: 02-d.
02-e. Panel:
02-f. Product Code:
8044015
SCANWAVE PEN
Ultraviolet Activator for Polymerization
21 CFR 872.6070
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Dental
EBZ
Pre-Market Notification 510(k) Submission for SCANWAVE PEN By SATELEC Market Notification of of(k) - Confidential Document - Version 02
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# Section 006 - 510(k) Summary (SMDA Requirements)
Additional Information - March 31, 2014
# 03 - Identification of Legally Marketed Predicate Device(s)
The Substantial Equivalence (SE) of SCANWAVE PEN is based on the Predicate Devices identified in the Table 01.
### Table 01 - Identification of Legally Marketed Predicate Devices
| Trade Name | Manufacturer | Product<br>Code | 510(k)<br>number | Date Cleared |
|--------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------|------------------|--------------------|
| MINI LED AUTOFOCUS | SATELEC | EBZ | K072181 | September 19, 2007 |
| BLUEPHASE® 20i | IVOCLAR VIVADENT,<br>Incorporated | EBZ | K091020 | June 12, 2009 |
# 04 - Intended Use of SCANWAVE PEN
SCANWAVE PEN is a source of illumination for the polymerization of light-curing dental materials curing in the wavelength range of 390 nm - 505 nm.
# 05 - Description of SCANWAVE PEN
#### Scientific principles 05-a.
The specific wavelengths of the light source activate the photo-initiators contained in the dental The specific wavelengths of the photo-initiators produces the hardening of the dental material.
#### Principles of operation 05-b.
SCANWAVE PEN is a Dental Curing Light. More precisely, SCANWAVE PEN is a source of illumination used for the polymentation of light-curing dental materials curing in the wavelength lillumination used for the polymenzation of ight Guiller Children Cambridge of Shitting Diode) which permit to polymerize a large range of dental materials present on the market.
# 06 - Description of SCANWAVE PEN Design
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# 07 - Identification of the Risk Analysis Method
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# Section 006 ~ 510(k) Summary (SMDA Requirements) Additional Information - March 31, 2014
Additional Information – March 31, 2014
# 08 - Description of the performance aspects
The Depth of Cure performed on Dental Materials (resins) is identified as the intended performances of SCANWAVE PEN. Comparison tests of Depth of Cure have been performed performances of OO/NVW (ve ) Eedicate Devices. The obtained results show that the Depths of between SCANWAVE PEN are substantially equivalent and coherent with the claimed Intended Use.
# 09 - Intended Use of SCANWAVE PEN compared to the Predicate Device
### Table 02 - Indication for Use Comparison
| Trade / Device<br>name | SCANWAVE PEN | Predicate<br>Device n°1 | Predicate<br>Device n°2 |
|------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | SCANWAVE PEN is a<br>source of illumination<br>for the polymerization<br>of light-curing dental<br>materials curing in the<br>wavelength range of<br>390 nm - 505 nm. | The Satelec Mini LED<br>AutoFocus is intended to<br>be used by qualified<br>dental practitioners as an<br>ultraviolet activator for<br>polymerization for:<br>Photo-polymerization in<br>the 420 - 480 nm<br>waveband of visible light<br>cured (VLC) dental<br>materials.<br>Photo polymerization in<br>the 420 - 480 nm<br>waveband of visible light<br>cured (VLC) restorative<br>composite materials, and<br>Photo-polymerization in<br>the 420 - 480 nm<br>waveband of visible light<br>cured (VLC) orthodontic<br>brackets, and orthodontic<br>bonding and sealing<br>materials | For the<br>polymerization of<br>light-curing dental<br>materials curing in<br>the wavelength<br>range of 380-515<br>nm. |
| Part | 872 - Dental devices | | |
| Regulation<br>Number | 21 CFR 872.6070 | | |
| Regulation<br>Name | Ultraviolet Activator for Polymerization | | |
| Regulatory<br>Class | 11 | | |
| Product Code | FBZ | | |
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ISO 13485
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# Section 006 - 510(k) Summary (SMDA Requirements) Additional Information - March 31, 2014
# 10 – Technological characteristics of SCANWAVE PEN compared to the Predicate Devices
Table 03 – Technological characteristics and performances Comparison
| | | Predicate Device n°1 | Predicate Device n°2 |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|
| | SCANWAVE PEN | MINILED<br>AUTOFOCUS | BLUEPHASE® 20i |
| Handpiece Dimensions | | | |
| Overall Weight (g) | 76 | 99 | 143 |
| Overall Size (mm) | | Ø 24 x 122 | 46 x 197 |
| Light Sources | | | |
| Quantity / Source | | 4 LED | 4 LED |
| Range of<br>Wavelength (nm) | | 390 to 505 | 385 to 515 |
| Power Source | | | |
| Type | | O.E.M. Module | Main adapter |
| Input Voltage (VAC) | | 24 | 100-240 |
| Output Voltage (DC) | | | |
| | | 5 | |
| Handpiece Input Voltage | | | |
| Input Voltage (VDC) | | 5 V | 3.7 - 5V |
| Safety Controls | | | |
| Safety Controls | Activation of a thermal sensor in case of overheating in the device<br>(caused by an intensive using) | | |
| Material | | | |
| Handpiece | | Metallic Body (aluminum) | Plastic Body |
| Optical Guide | | Glass and metallic part | Glass and<br>plastic part |
| Optical Protector | | Plastic | |
| Performance Specifications | | | |
| Typical Irradiance<br>at 2 mm (mW/cm²) | | 1500 | 2000 - 2200 |
| Depth of Cure (mm)<br>depending of dental<br>Materials and<br>Polymerization modes | | 0.5 to 4.5 | 0.5 to 4 |
| Standards | | | |
| Safety & EMC<br>Standard | IEC60601-1 / IEC60601-1-2 | | |
| Specific Standard<br>for Dental Curing<br>Light | | ANSI / ADA Standard No. 48 - Visible Light<br>Curing Unit - Part 2 - Light Emitting Diode<br>(LED) | ANSI / ADA<br>Specification No. 48,<br>Visible Light Curing |
| Fire aspects | | UL94-V0 for Printed Circuit Boards | Unknown |
Pre-Market Notification 510(k) Submission for SCANWAVE PEN By SATELEC Market Nothication 070(k) - Confidential Document - Version 02
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# Section 006 - 510(k) Summary (SMDA Requirements)
Additional Information - March 31, 2014
### 11 - Determination of substantial equivalence
SCANWAVE PEN and Predicate Devices are identified as Ultraviolet Activators for Polymerization according to Classification Regulation n°21 CFR 872.6070 used for Dental Applications.
#### Indication for Use Perspective 11-a.
SCANWAVE PEN Indications for Use are Substantially Equivalent to the Predicate Devices.
#### Design Perspective 11-b.
In Design Perspective:
- SCANWAVE PEN and the Predicate Device n°1 are Substantially Equivalent in term of ● dimensions.
- SCANWAVE PEN and Predicate Devices are Substantially Equivalent in term of Light � sources (LED light source).
- The SCANWAVE PEN and the Predicate Device n°1 are Substantially Equivalent in term ● of Operation Modes and Command.
- The SCANWAVE PEN and Predicate Devices are Substantially Equivalent in term of . Power Source.
- The SCANWAVE PEN and Predicate Device n°1 are Substantially Equivalent in term of Design.
#### Material Perspective 11-c.
In Material Perspective, the Substantial Equivalence document has defined that:
- The Material of SCANWAVE PEN and Predicate Device n°1 are identical. .
- The Material potentially in direct contact with the patient of SCANWAVE PEN and . Predicate Device nº1 are identical.
#### Discussion and conclusion of the non-clinical Tests 11-d.
### Polymerization performance:
The aim of the non clinical tests (on test bench) was to demonstrate the Substantial Equivalence The allif of the non official (one selected Predicate Devices in terms of Polymerization of the SCANNVAVE TEN and the belowed values of Depth of Cure shows that the depths of Penomance. The Companson of the Obtailion valuation of the Predicate Devices. In conclusion, Our of SCANNAVE FEN are Gubliantali, CANWAVE PEN and the Predicate Devices are Substantially Equivalent in performance of polymerization point of view.
### Specific standard for Dental Curing Lights:
Specific Standard for Boman tested according to a specific standard (Specification No 48) Also, SOANWAVE I EN has boom toologies to the results demonstrate that SCANWAVE PEN is compliant to the applicable standard for Dental Curing Lights.
Discussion and conclusion of the clinical Tests 11-e. Clinical tests are not required to establish the Substantial Equivalence.
# 12 - Conclusion
SCANWAVE PEN is Substantially Equivalent to the Predicate Devices (K072181, cleared September 19, 2007 and K091020, cleared June 12, 2009).
# End of Section
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# April 11, 2014
Satelec-Acteon Group Rick Rosati Quality Manager 124 Gaither Drive, Suite 140 Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Re: K131906
Trade/Device Name: Scanwave pen (with light gray cord), Scanwave pen (with medium gray cord), Scanwave pen (with dark gray cord) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.6070 Regulation Name: Ultraviolet Activator for Polymerization Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EBZ Dated: March 10, 2014 Received: March 11, 2014
Dear Mr. Rosati:
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.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21
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CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
Mary S. Runner -S
Erin I. Keith, M.S. Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### Section 005 - Indication for Use
Indications for Use
# 510(k) Number (if known): K131906
Device Name:
SCANWAVE PEN
Indications for Use:
SCANWAVE PEN is a source of illumination for the polymerization of light-curing dental materials curing in the wavelength range of 390 nm - 505 nm.
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)
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Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.