K150535 · Dentsply International, Inc. · ELC · Jun 16, 2015 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K150535
Device Name
Cavitron Touch Ultrasonic Scaling System
Applicant
Dentsply International, Inc.
Product Code
ELC · Dental
Decision Date
Jun 16, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.4850
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Used for ultrasonic procedures: - All general supra and subgingival scaling applications . - Periodontal debridement for all types of periodontal diseases .
Device Story
Cavitron Touch™ is an ultrasonic scaling system for dental procedures; used for supra/subgingival scaling and periodontal debridement. System inputs include clinician settings via digital touch screen and foot pedal activation. Device transforms electrical energy into ultrasonic vibrations at the handpiece tip; includes Sustained Performance System (SPS) for power adjustment. Produces mechanical scaling action and lavage. Operated by dental professionals in clinical settings. Features Bluetooth-enabled Tap-On™ wireless foot pedal for hands-free activation and temporary power boost. Touch screen provides visual feedback on power, battery, and maintenance status. Benefits include ergonomic control, efficient scaling, and reduced cross-contamination risk via flat, easy-to-clean surfaces.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including AAMI ANSI ES 60601-1 safety, IEC 60601-1-2 EMC, software validation, and internal functional testing of handpiece, touch screen, and wireless connectivity.
Technological Characteristics
Ultrasonic scaler; 28.5-31.5 kHz frequency range; 100-240 VAC input. Features digital touch screen interface, Bluetooth connectivity, and autoclavable handpiece. Includes Sustained Performance System (SPS) for automated power adjustment. Complies with AAMI ANSI ES 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2 standards.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring general supra and subgingival scaling and periodontal debridement for all types of periodontal diseases.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic scaler is a device intended for use during dental cleaning and periodontal (gum) therapy to remove calculus deposits from teeth by application of an ultrasonic vibrating scaler tip to the teeth.
Predicate Devices
Cavitron® RF Ultrasonic Scaler System with Sterimate Handpiece (K052334)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
June 16, 2015
Dentsply International, Inc. Ms. Helen Lewis Director of Regulatory Affairs 221 West Philadelphia St., Suite 60W York, Pennsylvania 17401
Re: K150535
Trade/Device Name: Cavitron Touch™ Ultrasonic Scaling System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.4850 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic Scaler Regulatory Class: II Product Code: ELC Dated: March 17, 2015 Received: March 19, 2015
Dear Ms. Lewis:
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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# Appendix A Indications for Use Statement
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## SECTION 4. INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
K150535 510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Cavitron TouchTM Ultrasonic Scaling System
Indications for Use:
Used for ultrasonic procedures:
- All general supra and subgingival scaling applications .
- Periodontal debridement for all types of periodontal diseases .
Prescription Use X (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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### DENTSPLY International
World Headauarters Susquehanna Commerce Center 221 West Philadelphia Street PO Box 872 York, PA 17405-2558 (717) 849-4593 Fax (717) 849-4343
### SECTION 5. 510(k) SUMMARY
for
Cavitron Touch™ Ultrasonic Scaling System
#### 1. Submitter Information:
DENTSPLY International Inc. Susquehanna Commerce Center 221 West Philadelphia Street York, PA 17401
| Contact Person: | Helen Lewis |
|-------------------|--------------|
| Telephone Number: | 717-487-1332 |
| Fax Number: | 717-849-4343 |
27 February 2015 Date Prepared:
### 2. Device Name:
.
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- Cavitron Touch™ Ultrasonic Scaling System Proprietary Name:
- Classification Name: Ultrasonic Scaler
- CFR Number: 872.4850 .
- Device Class: .
- Product Code: ELC .
### 3. Predicate Device:
| Predicate Device Name | 510(k) | Company Name |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|--------------------------------|
| Cavitron® RF Ultrasonic<br>Scaler System with Sterimate<br>Handpiece | K052334 | DENTSPLY International<br>Inc. |
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### 4. Description of Device:
The Cavitron Touch™ Ultrasonic Scaling System is an ultrasonic scaling unit that is used in all general supra and subgingival scaling applications and periodontal debridement for all types of periodontal diseases. The Cavitron Touch™ Ultrasonic Scaling System includes a digital touch screen interface and Bluetooth technology. This device is equipped with the Tap-On™ Wireless Foot Pedal with Tap-On™ technology. Tap-On™ Wireless Foot Pedal was cleared under premarket notification K130862 in July 2013.
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### 1. Indications for Use:
Used for ultrasonic procedures:
- All general supra and subgingival scaling applications ●
- . Periodontal debridement for all types of periodontal diseases
#### Substantial Equivalence: 6.
### Technological Characteristics
| Proposed Device<br>Cavitron Touch™ Ultrasonic Scaling<br>System | Predicate Device<br>Cavitron® RF Ultrasonic Scaler System<br>with Sterimate Handpiece (K052334) | |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for Use: | Indications for Use: | |
| Used for ultrasonic procedures | Used for ultrasonic procedures | |
| All general supra and subgingival<br>scaling applications Periodontal debridement for all<br>types of periodontal diseases | All general supra and subgingival<br>scaling applications Periodontal debridement for all<br>types of periodontal diseases Endodontic procedures | |
| Features:<br>All functions are touch screen<br>activated, including the power<br>setting, power presets, rinse, purge,<br>scaling, and lock/unlock. All<br>indicators are also visible on the<br>touch screen, such as battery,<br>service, water filter replacement,<br>boost, manual, and Tap-On. | Features:<br>All functions are controlled<br>through the analog power switch or<br>a button located on the front cover.<br>These functions include power<br>setting, rinse, purge, and scaling.<br>All indicators show on the<br>information panel, including<br>battery, service, boost, manual, and<br>Tap-On. | |
| An adjustment collar on the<br>handpiece offers the option of finer<br>water control for precise and<br>convenient adjustment of lavage on<br>the handpiece to the preferred<br>setting. | An adjustment collar on the<br>handpiece offers the option of finer<br>water control for precise and<br>convenient adjustment of lavage on<br>the handpiece to the preferred<br>setting. | |
| The power range setting can be<br>activated in two different ways.<br>The clinician can touch the screen<br>to move the circle up or down to<br>the desired setting, or select one of<br>the three power preset button<br>options that are preset to the<br>clinician's desired power setting. | The power range setting is<br>controlled by a knob. | |
| Proposed Device | Predicate Device | |
| Cavitron Touch™ Ultrasonic Scaling<br>System | Cavitron® RF Ultrasonic Scaler System<br>with Sterimate Handpiece (K052334) | |
| by lines as well as color on the<br>touch screen. | | |
| Depressing the Tap-On™ Wireless<br>Foot Pedal to the second positions<br>initiates Temporary Boost to<br>increase the stroke of the insert by<br>at least 25% when at min power. | Depressing the Tap-On™ Wireless<br>Foot Pedal to the second position<br>initiates Temporary Boost for a<br>10% increase in power. | |
| When the power boost feature is<br>activated, the word "boost" will<br>show in the "informational<br>bubble". | When the power boost feature is<br>activated, the boost indicator will<br>light up with a pink color<br>signifying that an additional 10%<br>of power is in use. | |
| The handpiece is autoclavable/<br>sterilizable as well as detachable<br>from the unit. | The handpiece is autoclavable/<br>sterilizable as well as detachable<br>from the unit. | |
| The unit is equipped with a round,<br>battery operated, ergonomically<br>designed, Tap-On™ Wireless Foot<br>Pedal. If preferred, the Tap-On™<br>Wireless Foot Pedal can be<br>attached by wire. The Tap-On™<br>Wireless Foot Pedal contains two<br>positions: one to activate the scaler<br>and the other to activate the boost<br>feature. | The unit is equipped with a round,<br>battery operated, ergonomically<br>designed, Tap-On™ Wireless Foot<br>Pedal. If preferred, the Tap-On™<br>Wireless Foot Pedal can be<br>attached by wire. The Tap-On™<br>Wireless Foot Pedal contains two<br>positions: one to activate the scaler<br>and the other to activate the boost<br>feature. | |
| The battery indicator is always<br>present on the screen. This allows<br>the clinician to see how much<br>battery life remains in the wireless<br>Tap-On™ Wireless Foot Pedal<br>before it must be recharged. | A battery symbol will light up on<br>the interface indicating that the<br>battery in the Tap-On™ Wireless<br>Foot Pedal needs to be replaced. | |
| The Tap-On™ Wireless Foot Pedal<br>allows the clinician to use a single<br>Tap-On™ the foot pedal to activate<br>or deactivate continuous scaling.<br>This permits the clinician to rest<br>their foot during the procedure. | The Tap-On™ Wireless Foot Pedal<br>allows the clinician to use a single<br>Tap-On™ the Tap-On™ Wireless<br>Foot Pedal to activate or deactivate<br>continuous scaling. This permits<br>the clinician to rest their foot<br>during the procedure. | |
| When the Tap-On™ Wireless Foot<br>Pedal technology is engaged, the<br>word "Tap-On" will appear in the<br>"Informational Bubble". | | |
| | Proposed Device | Predicate Device |
| | Cavitron Touch™ Ultrasonic Scaling<br>System | Cavitron® RF Ultrasonic Scaler System<br>with Sterimate Handpiece (K052334) |
| - | To deactivate the Tap-On™<br>technology, the clinician must push<br>the Tap-On™ button located on the<br>interface. | To deactivate the Tap-On™<br>technology, the clinician must<br>press the Purge and Turbo<br>simultaneously for a few seconds. |
| - | The Purge cycle allows the<br>clinician to purge the water lines<br>by pressing the Purge button<br>located on the touch screen. The<br>Purge screen appears and displays<br>the cycle countdown of 120<br>seconds or 2 minutes. After the 2<br>minute cycle is complete, the<br>screen will return to the Scale<br>screen. | The Purge cycle allows the<br>clinician to purge the water lines.<br>A single push button is used to<br>activate the 2 minute purge cycle.<br>The button will stay illuminated<br>until the cycle is completed. |
| - | The Rinse mode allows the<br>clinician to rinse the area for the<br>patient where needed without the<br>tip moving. Pressing the Rinse<br>button on the touch screen will<br>bring up the Rinse screen. The tip<br>will not move and the system will<br>only rinse. Once finished with the<br>Rinse mode, the clinician can press<br>the Scale button on the touch<br>screen to return to the Scale screen. | The Rinse mode allows the<br>clinician to rinse the area for the<br>patient where needed without the<br>tip moving. To initiate the Rinse<br>mode, the clinician will turn the<br>knob to the Rinse icon until they<br>feel it click. Once the knob is<br>properly in place, the tip will not<br>move and the system will only<br>rinse. To return to scaling, turn the<br>knob off of the Rinse icon. |
| - | Sustained Performance System<br>(SPS), similar to cruise control,<br>will adjust the power when needed. | Sustained Performance System<br>(SPS), similar to cruise control,<br>will adjust the power when needed. |
| - | The flat surfaces of the device<br>make it easy to clean to minimize<br>the risk of cross-contamination. A<br>disposable barrier will be provided<br>to cover the screen. | This device is easy to clean. To<br>clean underneath the knob, simply<br>remove the knob from the device. |
| - | When the water filter needs to be<br>replaced, the Water Filter Indicator<br>Light will light up on the touch<br>screen. | |
| - | The device is internally equipped<br>with a water solenoid, which is<br>where the water comes into the<br>unit and continues to flow to the | The device is internally equipped<br>with a water solenoid, which is<br>where the water comes into the<br>unit and continues to flow to the |
| Proposed Device | Predicate Device | |
| Cavitron Touch™ Ultrasonic Scaling<br>System | Cavitron® RF Ultrasonic Scaler System<br>with Sterimate Handpiece (K052334) | |
| handpiece. | handpiece. | |
| - When the device needs to be<br>serviced, the Service Indicator<br>Light will appear on the touch<br>screen. The 4 pre-programmed<br>service indicators are: missing<br>handpiece, unit over temperature,<br>filter replacement, and battery<br>status. | - When the device needs to be<br>serviced, the Service Indicator<br>Light will illuminate on the<br>interface. | |
| - This device has Bluetooth wireless<br>technology capabilities. | - This device has radio frequency<br>(RF) wireless technology<br>capabilities. | |
| - The half-life of a white LED<br>backlight, which is used in the<br>LCD Screen of the device, is<br>approximately 20,000 hours. | | |
| - The water range setting indicator<br>goes from 1 – 6 with half<br>markings. | - The water range setting indicator<br>goes from 1 – 6 with half<br>markings. | |
| - It is recommended the plastic<br>water filter be replaced once a<br>month. | - It is recommended the plastic<br>water filter be replaced once a<br>month | |
| - The system operates over a<br>frequency range of 28.5 - 31.5<br>kHz. | - The system operates over a<br>frequency range of 28.5 - 31.5<br>kHz. | |
| - The input voltage of the scaler is<br>100 - 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz. | - The input voltage of the scaler is<br>100 - 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz. | |
| - The system provides a means for<br>control of power (tip stroke) and<br>lavage flow rates. | - The system provides a means for<br>control of power (tip stroke) and<br>lavage flow rates. | |
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The Cavitron Touch™ Ultrasonic Scaling System is an ultrasonic scaler which is intended to be used for all general supra and subgingival scaling applications as well as periodontal debridement for all types of periodontal diseases. The Cavitron Touch™ Ultrasonic Scaling System has the same intended use, incorporates the same fundamental technology, and has similar indications for use as the predicate Cavitron® RF Ultrasonic Scaler System with Sterimate Handpiece cleared under premarket notification K052334. The differences in the table above do not raise any new or different types of questions of safety and effectiveness.
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- 7. Non-Clinical Performance Data.
Performance testing focused on verification of design, ultrasonic scaling performance, and function of the Cavitron Touch® Ultrasonic Scaler. Below is a summary of the testing performed:
- AAMI ANSI ES 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General requirements . for basic safety and essential performance (2005; reapproved 2012)
- . IEC 60601-1-2 Medical Electrical Equipment PART 1-2: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility (2007)
- . FDA - Guidelines for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices- Software Validation
- . Internal specification and testing for handpiece operation, including lavage control
- . Internal specification and testing for autocycle operation
- Internal specification and testing for touch screen and user interface functionality
- . Internal specification and testing for radio frequency distance for Tap-On™ Wireless Foot Pedal (K130862)
The results of these performance tests support the substantial equivalence of the proposed Cavitron Touch™ Ultrasonic Scaling System with the predicate Cavitron® RF Ultrasonic Scaler System with Sterimate Handpiece (K052334).
New biocompatibility testing was not required to support the substantial equivalence between the proposed Cavitron Touch™ Ultrasonic Scaling System and the predicate device, Cavitron® RF Ultrasonic Scaler System with Sterimate Handpiece (K052334). Biocompatibility testing was submitted with the predicate device, Cavitron® RF Ultrasonic Scaler System with Sterimate Handpiece and cleared under premarket notification K052334. The Cavitron® Steri-Mate™ Sterilizable Handpiece was previously cleared as Jet-Mate™ Sterilizable Handpiece under premarket notification K023697.
#### 1. Clinical Performance Data
No data from human clinical studies has been included to support the substantial equivalence of the Cavitron Touch™ Ultrasonic Scaling System.
#### 2. Conclusion Regarding Substantial Equivalence
The Cavitron Touch™ Ultrasonic Scaling System is an ultrasonic scaler which is intended to be used for all general supra and subgingival scaling applications as well as periodontal debridement for all types of periodontal diseases. The Cavitron Touch™ Ultrasonic Scaling System has the same intended use, incorporates the same fundamental technology, and has similar indications for use as the predicate Cavitron® RF Ultrasonic Scaler System with Sterimate Handpiece cleared under premarket notification K052334. Testing to verify the performance of the Cavitron Touch™ Ultrasonic Scaling System shows that the key features and performance of the Cavitron Touch™ Ultrasonic Scaling System are substantially equivalent to the predicate device, Cavitron® RF Ultrasonic Scaler System with Sterimate Handpiece (K052334).
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