The UNICLINE MOBILE is an electrically powered, self-contained mobile dental operative unit intended to supply power to and serve as a base for other dental devices and instruments. The system is indicated for performing general dental procedures. The device is intended for operation and use in a clinical setting by legally qualified professionals.
Device Story
UnicLine Mobile is an electrically powered, self-contained mobile dental operative unit; serves as a base for dental instruments. Components: mobile cart, foot control, internal water supply, suction, mobile patient chair. Operation: dental professional uses foot control to engage features; instrument status displayed on LED screen. Cart features spring-balanced arms for instrument support and optional operating lamp. Inputs: compressed air and water. Outputs: power to OEM dental instruments, suction, illumination. Used in clinical settings by dentists/assistants/hygienists. Benefits: mobility, ease of positioning, patient comfort, and safety. Healthcare providers use the unit to perform general dental procedures; output (instrument speed, spray status, timer) informs clinical decision-making during treatment.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Compliance verified with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 62366, IEC 80601-2-60, ISO 7494-1/2, ISO 21530, and ISO 6875. Biocompatibility confirmed for patient-contacting materials.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: fire retardant MDF, anodized lacquered aluminum, casted aluminum, imitation leather (biocompatible). Sensing/Actuation: foot control, motors for instruments, LED display. Energy: 120V/230V 50/60Hz. Dimensions: Cart 22.8"W x 26.2"L x 34.3"H. Connectivity: standalone. Sterilization: surfaces designed for cleaning. Software: validated per IEC 62304.
Indications for Use
Indicated for general dental procedures in a clinical setting by legally qualified professionals (dentists, assistants, hygienists).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A dental operative unit and accessories is an AC-powered device that is intended to supply power to and serve as a base for other dental devices, such as a dental handpiece, a dental operating light, an air or water syringe unit, and oral cavity evacuator, a suction operative unit, and other dental devices and accessories. The device may be attached to a dental chair.
Planmeca Sovereign Dental Operative Unit (K081699)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
April 17, 2015
Heka Dental A/S c/o Mr. Dave Yungvirt Third Party Review Group, LLC 45 Rockefeller Plaza. Suite 2000 New York, NY 1011
Re: K150490
Trade/Device Name: UnicLine Mobile Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.6640 Regulation Name: Dental Operative Unit and Accessories Regulatory Class: I Product Code: EIA Dated: April 3, 2015 Received: April 6, 2015
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#### Heka Dental - Unicline Mobile Traditional 510(k)
#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
#### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expfrabon Date :: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) Not Yct Known. K150490
Device Name UnicLine Mobile
#### Ind1catlons for Use (Describe)
The UNICLINE MOBILE is an electrically powered, self-contained mobile dental operative unit intended to supply power to and serve as a base for other dental devices and instruments. The system is indicated for performing general dental procedures. The device is intended for operation and use in a clinical setting by legally qualified professionals.
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## SECTION 5: 510(k) SUMMARY AS REQUIRED BY 21 CFR 807.92
## 510(k) Summary
| Date Prepared: | February 12, 2015 |
|--------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Submitter: | HEKA DENTAL A/S<br>Baldershøj 38<br>DK-2635 Ishøj<br>Denmark.<br>Telephone: +45 43 32 09 90<br>Facsimile: +45 43 32 09 80 |
| Contact:<br>Trade/Proprietary<br>Name of Device: | Cynthia J. Pillar, RAC<br>Phone: 1 (773) 677-8886 |
| | UNICLINE MOBILE |
| Common Name<br>of Device: | Dental Operative Unit |
| Classification: | Class I per 21 CFR 872.6640, Operative Unit, Dental,<br>Product Code EIA |
| Legally Marketed<br>Predicate<br>Device: | Aseptico AMC 20 Mobile Dental System, K101332) Class I<br>per 21 CFR 872.6640, Operative Unit, Dental, Product Code<br>EIA, manufactured by Aseptico, Inc. |
| Reference<br>Device: | Planmeca Sovereign Dental Operative Unit, K081699 Class<br>I per 21 CFR 872.6640, Operative Unit, Dental, Product<br>Code EIA, manufactured by Planmeca USA, Inc. |
## Description of New UNICLINE MOBILE Device:
The new UNICLINE MOBILE is an electrically powered, self-contained mobile dental operative unit consisting of a mobile cart, foot control, internal water supply containers, suction, and mobile patient chair. It contains a foot control that allows the dental professional to engage the features using only the foot. Instrument status is viewable in a single place using a multi-display feature. The instrument arms are spring balanced for ease of use and the extra long connection hoses have been designed for use in any position. The new UNICLINE MOBILE is designed to ensure patient comfort and safety in any of
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the chair positions. The handles, instrument support, and upholstery are easy to disassemble and clean.
The unit uses compressed air and water, and includes a suction element. The cart contains the motors that operate the instrument connections. There are two movable arms that protrude from the top of the cart. One arm contains the optional OEM dental operating lamp that the dentist can position to light the area being worked on. The other arm supports an instrument table. The table contains five spring-loaded smaller arms, an instrument tray, and the instrument display. The new UNICLINE MOBILE spring-loaded arms connect with OEM dental instruments and provide power to them. Once connected, the display indicates whether the air and water spray are on, the time, and the speed of the active motor. The display also includes a timer for use with a light polymerization instrument. The dental professional uses the foot control to operate all functions and instruments of this dental operative unit.
The unit was designed for mobility and ease of positioning. The cart is made of fire retardant medium density fiberboard (MDF) coated with paint and its two arms are made of anodized, lacquered aluminum. All selected materials are biocompatible. The chair is made with casted aluminum and imitation leather upholstery. Both the cart and chair contain wheels on one side to allow each piece to be positioned for optimal use of available floor space before connecting via the stabilizing plate.
#### Intended Use/Indications for Use of the New Device:
The UNICLINE MOBILE is an electrically powered, self-contained mobile dental operative unit intended to supply power to and serve as a base for other dental devices and instruments. The system is indicated for performing general dental procedures. The device is intended for operation and use in a clinical setting by legally qualified professionals.
The indications for use statements of the new UNICLINE MOBILE device and the predicate Aseptico AMC 20 Mobile Dental System device are nearly identical. The new UNICLINE MOBILE indications for use statement includes specific information concerning its use environment, use of instruments, and intended users. This information also applies to the predicate device, but they are not included in the indications for use statement. In addition, the new UNICLINE MOBILE is indicated for general procedures without additionally specifying endodontic procedures, as general procedures encompass general endodontic procedures. These differences are not critical to the intended use of the new UNICLINE MOBILE device, nor do they affect the performance of the device when used as labeled.
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### Comparison of the Technological Features of the New Device and Predicate Device:
We believe that the new UNICLINE MOBILE device has been shown to be substantially equivalent to the predicate Aseptico AMC 20 Mobile Dental System (K101332). The new and predicate devices are very similar in overall design and technology, principles of operation, intended use, materials, construction, and compatibility with OEM instruments. Main differences are as follows:
- 1. The new UNICLINE MOBILE cart can be purchased with an optional OEM dental operating lamp and arm that connects to the cart. The predicate AMC 20 Mobile Dental System (K101332) does not offer this optional feature.
- 2. The new UNICLINE MOBILE cart contains an instrument arm and is mounted to a mobile patient dental chair designed specifically for the new UNICLINE MOBILE device. The predicate device contains instrument mounts directly on the side of the cart and does not mount to a dental chair. The two devices are similar since both are used with a dental chair and mounted instruments and both must be stable in order for safe and effective use.
The differences between the new UNICLINE MOBILE device and the predicate Aseptico AMC 20 Mobile Dental System device do not raise any new questions.. Shown in TABLE 5.1 below are some select properties and characteristics of the new UNICLINE MOBILE and the predicate Aseptico AMC 20 Mobile Dental System device compared side-by-side.
| DESCRIPTIVE<br>INFORMATION | NEW UNICLINE<br>MOBILE DENTAL<br>OPERATIVE UNIT | PREDICATE DEVICE:<br>Aseptico AMC 20<br>Mobile Dental<br>System (K101332) | Substantial<br>Equivalence |
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| Indications for<br>Use | The UNICLINE<br>MOBILE is an<br>electrically<br>powered, self-<br>contained mobile<br>dental operative<br>unit intended to<br>supply power to<br>and serve as a<br>base for other<br>dental devices and<br>instruments. The<br>system is indicated | The AMC-20 is a<br>mobile self-contained<br>dental system that is<br>used for endodontic<br>and general dentistry<br>applications. | Similar - No<br>new question<br>of safety and<br>effectiveness |
| | for performing<br>general dental<br>procedures. The<br>device is intended<br>for operation and<br>use in a clinical<br>setting by legally<br>qualified<br>professionals. | | |
| Product Code | EIA | EIA | Same |
| Regulation<br>Number | 872.6640 | 872.6640 | Same |
| Regulation<br>Name | Unit, Operative,<br>Dental | Unit, Operative, Dental | Same |
| Intended Users | Dentists, Assistants<br>& Hygienists | Dentists, Assistants &<br>Hygienists | Same |
| Environment of<br>Use | Clinical Setting | Clinical Setting | Same |
| Protection Class | Class 1 equipment | Class I equipment | Same |
| Degree of<br>Protection | Type B of applied<br>parts<br>Type BF<br>Equipment | Type B of applied<br>parts<br>Type BF Equipment | Same |
| Power Supply | 120V/230V<br>50/60Hz electrical<br>supply | 100V/220V at<br>60Hz/50Hz | Similar - no<br>new question<br>of safety or<br>effectiveness. |
| Frequency | Mains Frequency:<br>50/60Hz | Mains Frequency:<br>50/60Hz | Same |
| Utility Supply | Compressed Air<br>and Water | Compressed Air and<br>Water | Same |
| Electrical Safety | IEC 60601-1 | IEC 60601-1 | Same |
| EMC | EN 60601-1-2 | IEC 60601-1-2 | Same |
| Display | LED | LED | Same |
| Materials | Fire retardant MDF,<br>Aluminum | Stainless Steel,<br>Aluminum, Plastic<br>(Fire Retardant MDF -<br>unknown) | Similar - no<br>new question<br>of safety or<br>effectiveness |
| Dimensions<br>(Installed) | Cart: 22.8" W x<br>26.2" L x 34.3" H | Cart: 23.5" W x 30.0"<br>L x 36.5" H | Similar - no<br>new question<br>of safety or<br>effectiveness |
| Weight | Cart 90Kg (198 lbs)<br>(Chair 95Kg) | 71.7Kg (158 lbs)<br>(OEM Chair Unknown) | Similar - no<br>new question |
| | Total 185Kg) | | of safety or<br>effectiveness |
| Features | 2 motors for OEM<br>instruments<br>3-way air/water<br>syringe<br>Self-contained<br>water system<br>Air supply<br>Suction<br>Foot Control<br>Movable arms<br>Dental Operating<br>Lamp | 2 motors for OEM<br>instruments<br>3-way air/water<br>syringe<br>Self-contained water<br>system<br>Air supply<br>Suction<br>Foot Control | Difference -<br>see<br>explanation<br>1. above for<br>lamp & 2.<br>above for the<br>movable<br>instrument<br>arm |
| Dental Chair | Cart mounts to<br>Heka Dental chair | Cart does not mount to<br>chair | Difference -<br>see<br>explanation<br>2. above |
| Air Pressure | 65 - 88psi — default<br>setting<br>110 psi - max | 110psi | Same |
| Water Supply -<br>Flow Rate | 0.15 liter/min | 5.07 fl. oz./min (0.15<br>liter/min) | Same |
| Suction<br>Connection -<br>Flow Rate | 67.0 - 80.0<br>Liters/Min | 42.3 – 189.7 liters/min | Similar - no<br>new question<br>of safety or<br>effectiveness |
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## TABLE 5.1
## Testing:
## Non-Clinical Performance Data Testing:
Performance bench testing was conducted to verify that the new UNICLINE MOBILE device meets all design specifications and demonstrates substantial equivalence to its predicate Aseptico AMC 20 Mobile Dental System (K101332). The results of testing demonstrate that the new UNICLINE MOBILE device complies with the following standards:
- IEC 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment part 1, General o requirements for safety
- IEC 60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment part 1-2, General . requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility, Requirements and tests
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- . IEC 60601-1-6 - Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General Requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability
- IEC 62366 - Medical devices - Application of usability engineering to medical devices
- IEC 80601-2-60 - Medical electrical equipment - Part 2: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of dental equipment
- ISO 7494-2 Dentistry Dental Units Part 2: Water and air supply ●
- ISO 7494-1 Dentistry Dental Units Part 1: General requirements and o test methods
- . ISO 21530 - Dentistry - Materials used for dental equipment surfaces -Determination of resistance to chemical disinfectants
- ISO 6875 Dentistry Patient Chair ●
Biocompatibility:
The new UNICLINE MOBILE direct and indirect patient contacting materials are biocompatible. The direct patient contacting upholstery is the same material and color as used in reference device, the Planmeca Sovereign Dental Operative Unit, K081699. The indirect patient contacting materials comply with 21 CFR 177.2600.
# Software:
In addition, the software has been validated and complies with the FDA Guidance for the content of Premarket Submission for Software Contained in Medical Devices as well as IEC 62304: 2006. Medical device software -Software life cycle processes.
# Risk Analysis:
Risk management activities were performed throughout development of the new UNICLINE MOBILE unit. Potential individual risks were identified, evaluated, and mitigated to the extent possible. Remaining overall residual risk was assessed and determined that any remaining risk is as low as possible and is outweighed by the benefits of the new UNICLINE MOBILE.
# Clinical Performance Testing:
No clinical testing has been performed in support of this UNICLINE MOBILE 510(k) submission.
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## Conclusion:
The conclusions drawn from the specifications and performance testing of the new UNICLINE MOBILE device demonstrate that the new UNICLINE MOBILE device is at least as safe and as effective and performs as well as the predicate Aseptico AMC 20 Mobile Dental System (K101332). For these reasons, we believe the new UNICLINE MOBILE device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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