K141576 · Kavo DO Brasil Industria E Comercio Ltda · EFB · May 4, 2015 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K141576
Device Name
Maxima PRO 45L
Applicant
Kavo DO Brasil Industria E Comercio Ltda
Product Code
EFB · Dental
Decision Date
May 4, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.4200
Device Class
Class 1
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
This air-powered dental handpiece is intended for removal of carious material, cavities and crow preparations, removal of filings, processing of tooth, restoration of surfaces and as a surgical tool for third molar removal procedures. It is designed for use by a trained professional in the field of general dentistry.
Device Story
Maxima PRO 45L is an air-powered, reusable dental handpiece; used by trained general dentists in clinical settings. Device connects to dental unit via MULTIflex coupling; receives air, cooling water, and light. Pneumatic pressure drives internal turbine at 380,000–420,000 rpm. Operator inserts ISO 1797-1 type 3 dental burs into push-button chuck. Light system provides illumination at drill site. Jet needle included for cleaning spray port. Device facilitates tooth structure removal and restoration; aids in third molar surgery. Performance relies on pneumatic pressure (40 psi) and water flow (50 ml/min). Sterilizable via gravity steam autoclave.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including performance testing per ISO 14457 and ISO 9168, biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993, and sterilization validation.
Technological Characteristics
Air-driven turbine; 380,000-420,000 rpm; 45-degree head angle. Materials: Copper alloy (CuZn36Pb3, C6930), Stainless steel (1.4305/303), German Silver (CuNi12Zn24), Cr/Ni coatings. Push-button chuck; fiber optic illumination (25,000 LUX). Connects via MULTIflex system. Sterilization: Gravity steam autoclave. Standards: ISO 14457:2012, ISO 9168:2009.
Indications for Use
Indicated for trained dental professionals performing removal of carious material, cavity/crown preparations, removal of fillings, tooth processing, surface restoration, and third molar surgical 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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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
May 4, 2015
KaVo do Brasil Industria e Comercio Ltda Mr. Marcos Fernandes Nunes RA/QA Manager Rua Chapeco, 86 Joinville, Santa Catarina 89.221-040 BRAZIL
Re: K141576 Trade/Device Name: Maxima PRO 45L Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.4200 Regulation Name: Dental Handpiece and Accessories Regulatory Class: I Product Code: EFB Dated: March 23, 2015 Received: April 3, 2015
Dear Mr. Nunes:
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.
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for Erin I. Keith, M.S. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Section IV - Indications for Use
K141576 510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Maxima PRO 45L
Indications for Use:
This air-powered dental handpiece is intended for removal of carious material, cavities and crow preparations, removal of filings, processing of tooth, restoration of surfaces and as a surgical tool for third molar removal procedures.
It is designed for use by a trained professional in the field of general dentistry.
Prescription Use _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) C)
AND / OR
Over-The-Counter
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K141576
Device Name
Maxima PRO 45L
Indications for Use (Describe)
This air-powered dental handpiece is intended for removal of carious material, cavities and crow preparations, removal of filings, processing of tooth, restoration of surfaces and as a surgical tool for third molar removal procedures. It is designed for use by a trained professional in the field of general dentistry.
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# Section V - 510(k) Summary
## Submitter:
KaVo do Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda Rua Chapecó 86 89.221-040 Joinville - Santa Catarina - Brazil Marcos Fernades Nunes - Contact Person 55 (47) 34510246 - Phone number +55 (47) 34510115 - Facsimile
Date of Summary: April 30, 2015
Device Name:
- Trade Name - Maxima PRO 45L
- Common Name - Handpiece, air-powered, dental
- Classification Name Dental Handpiece and accessories, per 21 CFR § 872.4200 ●
- Product Code and Classification EFB, Class I ●
Devices for Which Substantial Equivalence is Claimed:
HIGH SPEED AIR TURBINE HANDPIECES TI Max X 450 (K112024) marketed by ● Nakanishi, Incorporated
HIGH SPEED AIR TURBINE HANDPIECES Karan 45, Dexor 45 (K101717) marketed by ● Aerobine, Incorporated
## Device Description:
The Maxima PRO 45L air-driven handpieces are air driven dental handpieces for the use by a trained professional in the field of general dentistry. The devices are air-powered handpieces that are reusable and ergonomically shaped. The devices can be sterilized by the gravity steam autoclave methods that have been validated. Through the coupling connected to a dental unit, the proposed dental handpiece receive air for functionality of the high speed turbine. They also receive cooling water for cutting through one port and light for illumination through another port.
Further one there is a jet needle supplied with the Maxima PRO 45L. By using this part the operator is able to clean the spray port in the head of the product if there is an insufficient amount of cooling water out of the Maxima PRO 45L according to the instructions for use.
The mechanism of action for the proposed air driven handpieces is as follows:
The dental handpieces is an air-driven handpiece which will be supplied with water, air and light through the tube and the coupling of a dental treatment unit.
The handpiece is operated by pneumatic pressure applied on the cartridge, providing a rotation between 380,000 and 420,000 rpm.
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For proper operation, set air pressure on the dental treatment unit at 40 ± 1.45 psi and check with a pressure gauge Air supply must be dry, clean, and uncontaminated.
For the cooling water, a minimum of 50 ml/min (pressure 14.5 ± 1.5 psi (1± 0.1) of water is needed.
The Multiflex coupling has a bulb which enables thought existing optical fiber in the handpiece, the lighting at the place of action of the drill.
Dental burs (not part of this 510(k)) according to ISO 1797-1 type 3 could be inserted into the chuck system of the turbine. The Maxima PRO 45L interacts with the patient through a rotating bur with the patient teeth according to the intended use.
The Maxima PRO 45L is providing with connection MULTIflex system. The connectors carry the air for the high speed turbine, the cooling water for cutting treatment and light for illumination from the dental treatment unit.
The coupling is an accessory that permits quick exchange of the work equipment and high costeffectiveness when extending your range of instruments. As a matter of course each dental instrument can be ergonomically rotated 360° on the MULTIflex coupling.
The MULTIflex connectors are accessories to the medical device which will not be delivered together with the Maxima PRO 45L.
#### Indication for use:
This air-powered dental handpiece is intended for removal of carious material, cavities and crow preparations, removal of filings, processing of tooth, restoration of surfaces and as a surgical tool for third molar removal procedures.
It is designed for use by a trained professional in the field of general dentistry.
#### Substantial Equivalence:
The proposed air driven handpieces functions in a manner similar to, and are intended for the same use as the TI Max X 450 (K112024) marketed by Nakanishi, Incorporated and to the Karan 45, Dexor 45 (K101717) marketed by Aerobine, Incorporated.
The proposed handpieces are similar to the two predicate devices in that they are dental airdriven handpieces for use by a trained professional in the field of general dentistry. Proposed handpieces are substantially equivalent in design, indication for use and function to the two predicate devices noted above. The proposed handpieces and the predicate devices are reusable (sterilizable) and ergonomically shaped. Both the proposed device and the predicate devices receive air for the high speed turbines to function, and the cooling water for cutting treatment through the tube and the specific coupling of a dental unit.
For proper operation, set air pressure on the dental treatment unit at 40 ± 1.45 psi and check with a pressure gauge Air supply must be dry, clean, and uncontaminated.
For the cooling water, a minimum of 50 ml/min (pressure 14.5 ± 1.5 psi (1± 0.1) of water is needed.
The proposed handpieces differs from the TI Max X 450 (K112024) and to the Karan 45, Dexor 45 (K101717), in the head size dimension and the compliance to standards. The proposed device have been evaluated according to the new standard ISO 14457:2012 - Dentistry Handpieces and Motors, and the predicate devices have been evaluated according to the older version of ISO 7785-1:1997 - Dental Handpieces - Part 1 High -Speed air turbine Handpieces.
The performance test demonstrates that the differences in technological characteristics between the proposed handpiece and the predicate handpiece do not raise additional questions. The testing has been performed using the updated standard that was used in the predicates device.
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## Summary of the Technological Characteristics:
| Descriptive<br>Information | Maxima PRO 45L | Primary Pred.<br>K112024 | Reference Device<br>K101717 |
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| Indications<br>for Use | This air-powered dental<br>handpiece is intended for<br>removal of carious<br>material, cavities and crow<br>preparations, removal of<br>filings, processing of tooth,<br>restoration of surfaces and<br>as a surgical tool for third<br>molar removal procedures.<br>It is designed for use by a<br>trained professional in the<br>field of general dentistry. | The Ti-Max X450 is an<br>air-powered dental<br>handpiece with intended<br>use of being a Surgical<br>tool for impacted third<br>molar removal and<br>periodontal procedures<br>for which a conventional<br>handpiece would be<br>used. | Karam 45 and Dexor 45<br>are air-powered high<br>speed dental handpieces<br>with intended use of<br>being a surgical tool for<br>impacted third molar<br>removal and<br>periodontal procedures<br>for which<br>conventional handpiece<br>would be used. |
| Principle of<br>operation | Through the tube and the<br>coupling connected to a<br>dental unit, the air-<br>powered handpiece<br>receives the air for<br>operating the high speed<br>turbine, the cooling water<br>for cutting treatment<br>through one port and light<br>for illumination the<br>operation area. | Through the tube and the<br>coupling connected to a<br>dental unit, the air-<br>powered handpiece<br>receives the air for<br>operating the high speed<br>turbine, the cooling water<br>for cutting treatment<br>through one port and<br>light for illumination the<br>operation area. | Through the tube and<br>the coupling connected<br>to a dental unit, the air-<br>powered handpiece<br>receives the air for<br>operating the high<br>speed turbine, the<br>cooling water for<br>cutting treatment<br>through one port. |
| Water ports | One | Three | One |
| Fiber optics | With built-in light system | With and without built-in<br>light system | without built-in light<br>system |
| Dimensions | Head size-Height: 14,6<br>mm<br>Head size-Diameter: 12,5<br>mm | Head size-Height: 13,6<br>mm<br>Head size-Diameter: 11,2<br>mm | Head size-Height: 13,6<br>mm<br>Head size-Diameter:<br>11,2 mm |
| Type of chuck | Push Button | Same | Same |
| Power (approx.) | 19 watts | 21 watts | 16 watts |
| Coupling<br>Dimensions | Length with coupling:<br>Approx. 121 mm | Information not available | Information not<br>available |
| Chemical<br>composition of<br>the patient-<br>contacting<br>portions of the<br>device | Round Copper 17,463<br>(2.0375 / CuZn36Pb3) and<br>Cr-N/Cr Coating<br>Round Steel 12,7<br>(1.4305_303 / X8CrNiS18-<br>9) and Cr Coating<br>Ecobrass 40 (C6930/<br>CuZn21Si3P)<br>Round Steel 12,7<br>(1.4305_303 / X8CrNiS18-9) and Cr Coating | Information not available | Stainless steel,<br>aluminum alloy, copper<br>alloy, chrome plating,<br>nickel plating,<br>elastomer |
| | 9) and Cr Coating<br>(See details in Section<br>XVI) | | |
| Chemical<br>composition of<br>the water tube | German Silver1,2 (2.0730 /<br>CuNi12Zn24) with Cr<br>coating<br>(See details in Section<br>XVI) | Stainless steel | Information not<br>available |
| Light Intensity | Approx. 25,000 LUX | Same | without light system |
| Bur retention<br>force | Up to 24 Ncm | Same | Same |
| Operating<br>Pressure | 40 ± 1.45 psi<br>recommended | 32 to 44 psi<br>recommended | 29 - 36 psi<br>recommended |
| Idling Speed | 380,000 - 420,000 rpm | 380,000 - 450,000 rpm | 380,000 - 450,000 rpm |
| Head angle | 45-degree | Same | Same |
| Compliance to<br>Standards | Complies with ISO 14457<br>and ISO 9168 | Complies with ISO<br>7785-1 and ISO 9168 | Complies with ISO<br>7785-1 and ISO 9168 |
| Lubricant | KaVo Spray<br>Henry Schein Spray &<br>Clean | PANA SPRAY Plus<br>PANA SPRAY | Karam Spray |
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## Non-Clinical Test Data:
- . Performance tests according to the international standards ISO 14457 First edition 2012-09-15 - Dentistry - Handpieces and Motors for proposed dental air-driven handpieces has been conducted to determine the conformance to the state of the art. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993 and sterilization validation have been completed which demonstrate that the proposed devices are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
- . ISO 9168 Third edition 2009-07-15 - Dentistry - Hose connectors for air driven dental handpieces
#### Clinical Test Data:
Clinical testing was determined to be not required for this product.
#### Conclusion:
Based upon the tests according to the international standards listed above for dental air-driven handpieces, the biocompatibility and sterilization studies and the similar technological and performance characteristics as compared to the predicate devices, the performance of the Maxima PRO 45L is deemed perform as well as the predicate devices.
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