The Piezosurgery White is a piezoelectric ultrasonic device, consisting of handpieces and associated tip inserts, intended for: - Bone cutting, osteotomy, osteoplasty and drilling in a variety of oral surgical procedures, including implantology, periodontal surgery, surgical orthodontic, and surgical endodontic procedures; - Scaling applications, including: - Scaling: All general procedures for removal of supragingival and interdental calculus & plaque deposits; - Periodontology: Periodontal therapy and debridement for all types of periodontal diseases, including periodontal pocket irrigation and cleaning: - Endodontics: All treatments for root canal reaming, irrigation, filling, gutta-percha condensation and retrograde preparation; - Restorative and Prosthetics: Cavity preparation, removal of prostheses, amalgam condensation, finishing of crown preparations and inlay/onlay condensation.
Device Story
Piezosurgery White is a table-top piezoelectric ultrasonic device for oral surgery and dental procedures. System includes console, handpiece, footswitch, and various stainless steel tip inserts. Console contains ultrasonic generator, irrigation peristaltic pump, and microprocessor control board. Operator uses touch panel to select treatment mode (Implant, Cortical, Cancellous, Special, Perio, Endo) and irrigation flow rate. Footswitch activates ultrasonic vibration and irrigation simultaneously. Piezoelectric transducer in handpiece converts electrical signals into mechanical micro-vibrations (24-36 kHz) at the tip. Device used by dental professionals in clinical settings. Output provides precise bone cutting and dental cleaning; irrigation prevents overheating. Benefits include minimally invasive bone surgery and efficient dental maintenance. New inserts (PR1, PR2) mimic manual periosteal elevators for membrane detachment.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), and performance testing (working frequency, leakage current, ultrasonic power). Sterilization validated per ISO 17665-1 and ISO 14937. FEA and bench testing verified new inserts (PR1, PR2) resonate within the device's functional frequency range.
Technological Characteristics
Piezoelectric ultrasonic generator; 24-36 kHz frequency range; 25W max output. Stainless steel inserts. Table-top console with peristaltic pump, touch interface, and footswitch. Microprocessor-based control with automatic resonance frequency tuning. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, and IEC 80601-2-60. Sterilization via autoclaving.
A bone cutting instrument and accessories is a metal device intended for use in reconstructive oral surgery to drill or cut into the upper or lower jaw and may be used to prepare bone to insert a wire, pin, or screw. The device includes the manual bone drill and wire driver, powered bone drill, rotary bone cutting handpiece, and AC-powered bone saw.
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September 4, 2015
MECTRON S.p.A. c/o Mr. Roger Gray Donawa Lifescience Consulting Srl Piazza Albania, 10 00153 Rome ITALY
Re: K151248
Trade/Device Name: Piezosurgery White Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.4120 Regulation Name: Bone cutting instrument and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: DZI, ELC Dated: June 4, 2015 Received: June 8, 2015
Dear Mr. Gray:
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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### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
K151248
Device Name PIEZOSURGERY WHITE
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Piezosurgery White is a piezoelectric ultrasonic device, consisting of handpieces and associated tip inserts, intended for:
- · Bone cutting, osteotomy, osteoplasty and drilling in a variety of oral surgical procedures, including implantology, periodontal surgery, surgical orthodontic, and surgical endodontic procedures;
- · Scaling applications, including:
- Scaling: All general procedures for removal of supragingival and interdental calculus & plaque deposits;
- Periodontology: Periodontal therapy and debridement for all types of periodontal diseases, including periodontal pocket irrigation and cleaning:
- Endodontics: All treatments for root canal reaming, irrigation, filling, gutta-percha condensation and retrograde preparation;
- Restorative and Prosthetics: Cavity preparation, removal of prostheses, amalgam condensation, finishing of crown preparations and inlay/onlay condensation.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Mectron S.p.A. Via Loreto, 15/A 16042 Carasco – GE (Italy) Tel. +39 0185 35361 Fax +39 0185 351374 www.mectron.com
## medical technology
P.IVA IT00177110996 N. Iscr. Reg. Imprese Genova e C.Fisc.: 01126960101 R.E.A. Genova 253624 Cap. Soc. Euro 4.286.000 i.v. mectron@mectron.com
# 510(k) Summary in accordance with 21 CFR 807.92
### ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 1.
| Type of 510(k) submission: | Traditional |
|-------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Submission date: | 27 August 2015 |
| 510(k) Submitter: | MECTRON S.p.a<br>Via Loreto 15<br>16042 Carasco - (GE) - ITALY |
| | Phone: +39 0185 35 361<br>Fax: +39 0185 351 374 |
| 510(k) Contact Person: | Roger Gray<br>VP, Quality and Regulatory<br>Donawa Lifescience Consulting<br>Piazza Albania, 10<br>00153 Rome, Italy |
| | Phone: +39 06 578 2665<br>Fax: +39 06 574 3786<br>email: rgray@donawa.com |
| Manufacturer: | MECTRON S.p.a<br>Via Loreto 15<br>16042 Carasco - (GE) - ITALY |
| | Establishment Registration Number: 3003933619 |
| 2. | DEVICE |
| Trade name of the device: | Piezosurgery White |
| Common Name/Regulation Description: | Bone cutting instrument and accessories |
| Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR 872.4120 |
| FDA Panel: | Dental |
| Product Code: | DZI ELC |
| Classification: | Class II |
#### 3. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The substantial equivalence of the subject device is based on the following legally marketed predicate device
| Trade name | Manufacturer | Product Codes | 510(k) Number | Decision Date |
|--------------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| Piezosurgery Touch | Mectron S.p.a | DZI, ELC | K122322 | 12/06/2012 |
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION 4.
The Piezosurgery White uses ultrasonic energy to generate mechanical micro-vibration of the available tip inserts to perform the dental procedures defined in its intended use.
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## medical technology
P.IVA IT00177110996 N. Iscr. Reg. Imprese Genova e C.Fisc.: 01126960101 R.E.A. Genova 253624 Cap. Soc. Euro 4.286.000 i.v. mectron@mectron.com
The Piezosurgery White consists of a table-top unit (console) containing the irrigation delivery system, the internal electric power supply, the ultrasonic generator, and the control keyboard. The device also includes the piezoelectric ultrasonic handpiece and foot-pedal, both connected directly to the console by means cords, and a variety of insert tips designed with different morphologies/shapes to be used for different dental procedures, according to device's intended use.
Inside the console are located the ultrasonic generator, the electrical power supply module and the microprocessor electronic board that controls and supervises the functional parameters of the device.
The console is connected to mains power by an electrical cord, and includes connectors for the handpiece and for the footswitch. One external peristaltic pump, intended for delivery of saline solution to the point of use, is attached to the console.
The console is equipped with a keyboard that allows the surgeon to set/control the functions of the device. The keyboard also provides monitoring information, by means icons, in case of malfunction of the device. The ultrasonic power and water flow are simultaneously activated by pressing the footswitch.
The ultrasonic generator of the Piezosurgery White is microprocessor-based and uses electronics to generate and control the appropriate drive signal (power and frequency) for the ultrasonic transducer, which is housed inside the handpiece.
The touch panel of the console allows setting of the following treatment/operative parameters:
- Six different types of treatment (IMPLANT, CORTICAL, CANCELLOUS, SPECIAL, PERIO, . ENDO):
- Seven different levels of irrigation (from 0 to 6); .
- . The "pump/flush" function.
The Piezosurgery White uses piezoelectric ultrasonic technology to generate mechanical micro-vibrations of the tip insert attached to the handpiece. A piezoelectric transducer, located inside the handpiece, and driven by the ultrasonic generator electronics, induces vibrations at ultrasonic frequencies in the insert tip.
The ultrasonic generator electronics and locates the resonant frequency of the transducer/insert combination, which varies according to the geometry/morphology of the tip insert in use. The functional ultrasonic frequency of the device is between approximately 24 and 36 kHz. The Piezosurgery White handpiece transducer and family of inserts are designed to resonate in this range of frequencies.
The Piezosurgery White complies with the electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements established by the standards IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2.
#### INTENDED USE/INDICATIONS FOR USE 5.
Piezosurgery White is a piezoelectric ultrasonic device, consisting of handpieces and associated tip inserts, intended for:
- Bone cutting, osteotomy, osteoplasty and drilling in a variety of oral surgical procedures, including . implantology, periodontal surgery, surgical orthodontic and surgical endodontic procedures;
- · Scaling applications, including:
- Scaling: All general procedures for removal of supragingival and interdental calculus & plaque deposits;
- Periodontology: Periodontal therapy and debridement for all types of periodontal diseases, including periodontal pocket irrigation and cleaning:
- Endodontics: All treatments for root canal reaming, irrigation, filling, gutta-percha condensation and retrograde preparation;
- Restorative and Prosthetics: Cavity preparation, removal of prostheses, amalgam condensation, finishing of crown preparations and inlay/onlay condensation.
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## medical technology
P.IVA IT00177110996 N. Iscr. Reg. Imprese Genova e C.Fisc.: 01126960101 R.E.A. Genova 253624 Cap. Soc. Euro 4.286.000 i.v. mectron@mectron.com
### COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE 6.
Piezoelectric ultrasonic technology is used both by the subject and the predicate device to generate mechanical micro-vibrations of the insert connected to the handpiece. The subject device and predicate device share many characteristics, including identical piezoelectric transducers and ultrasonic generators, as shown in the following comparison table.
| Item | Subject Device<br>Piezosurgery White | Predicate Device<br>Piezosurgery Touch | Equivalence |
|---------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| Manufacturer | MECTRON SPA<br>Via Loreto 15<br>16042 Carasco - Italy | MECTRON SPA<br>Via Loreto 15<br>16042 Carasco - Italy | N/A |
| 510(k) Number | Subject of this submission | K122322 | N/A |
| FDA Panel | Dental | Dental | Same |
| Regulation Number<br>and name | 872.4120 - Bone cutting instrument and<br>accessories | 872.4120 - Bone cutting instrument and<br>accessories<br>872.4850 - Ultrasonic Scaler | Same |
| Product Code | DZI, ELC | DZI, ELC | Same |
| Regulatory Class | Class II | Class II | Same |
| Technological<br>Characteristics<br>(mechanism of<br>action ) | Piezoelectric ultrasonic technology which<br>generates mechanical micro-vibrations of<br>the insert tips. The piezoelectric<br>transducer uses piezoceramic disks to<br>convert the generator's electrical signal to<br>ultrasonic vibration of the insert tip. | Piezoelectric ultrasonic technology which<br>generates mechanical micro-vibrations of<br>the insert tips. The piezoelectric<br>transducer uses piezoceramic disks to<br>convert the generator's electrical signal to<br>ultrasonic vibration of the insert tip. | Same |
| Device type | Table top device | Table top device | Same |
| Indications for Use /<br>Intended Use | Piezosurgery White is a piezoelectric<br>ultrasonic device, consisting of<br>handpieces and associated tip inserts,<br>intended for:<br>● Bone cutting, osteotomy,<br>osteoplasty and drilling in a variety<br>of oral surgical procedures, including<br>implantology, periodontal surgery,<br>surgical orthodontic, and surgical<br>endodontic procedures;<br>● Scaling applications, including:<br>- Scaling: All general procedures for<br>removal of supragingival and<br>interdental calculus & plaque<br>deposits;<br>- Periodontology: Periodontal<br>therapy and debridement for all<br>types of periodontal diseases,<br>including periodontal pocket<br>irrigation and cleaning;<br>- Endodontics: All treatments for<br>root canal reaming, irrigation,<br>revision, filling, gutta-percha<br>condensation and retrograde<br>preparation;<br>- Restorative and Prosthetics:<br>Cavity preparation, removal of<br>prostheses, amalgam condensation,<br>finishing of crown preparations and<br>inlay/onlay condensation. | Piezosurgery Touch is a piezoelectric<br>ultrasonic device, consisting of<br>handpieces and associated tip inserts,<br>intended for:<br>● Bone cutting, osteotomy,<br>osteoplasty and drilling in a variety<br>of oral surgical procedures, including<br>implantology, periodontal surgery,<br>surgical orthodontic, and surgical<br>endodontic procedures;<br>● Scaling applications, including:<br>- Scaling: All general procedures for<br>removal of supragingival and<br>interdental calculus & plaque<br>deposits;<br>- Periodontology: Periodontal<br>therapy and debridement for all<br>types of periodontal diseases,<br>including periodontal pocket<br>irrigation and cleaning;<br>- Endodontics: All treatments for<br>root canal reaming, irrigation,<br>revision, filling, gutta-percha<br>condensation and retrograde<br>preparation;<br>- Restorative and Prosthetics:<br>Cavity preparation, removal of<br>prostheses, amalgam condensation,<br>finishing of crown preparations and<br>inlay/onlay condensation. | Same |
| Item | Subject Device<br>Piezosurgery White | Predicate Device<br>Piezosurgery Touch | Equivalence |
| Main device<br>components | Control unit with integrated irrigation peristaltic pump, electric power supply and ultrasonic generator. Piezoelectric ultrasonic handpiece and cord. Torque wrench to tighten the inserts on the hand piece. Footswitch with cord. Bracket/s for irrigation solution bag. Power supply cord. Range of insert tips to be used according to the dental applications defined by the intended use. Other accessories/attachments. | Control unit with integrated irrigation peristaltic pump, electric power supply and ultrasonic generator. Piezoelectric ultrasonic handpiece and cord. Torque wrench to tighten the inserts on the hand piece. Footswitch with cord. Bracket/s for irrigation solution bag. Power supply cord. Range of insert tips to be used according to the dental applications defined by the intended use. Other accessories and attachments. | Same |
| Transducer<br>technological<br>characteristics | Piezoelectric:<br>The transducer uses four hard<br>piezoceramic disks to convert the<br>generator's electrical signal to ultrasonic<br>vibration of the insert tip. | Piezoelectric:<br>The transducer uses four hard<br>piezoceramic disks to convert the<br>generator's electrical signal to ultrasonic<br>vibration of the insert tip. | Same |
| Automatic<br>resonance frequency<br>tuning | Electronics with automatic frequency<br>tuning. | Electronics with automatic frequency<br>tuning. | Same |
| Modulated amplitude<br>of the ultrasonic<br>signal mode | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Output performance<br>specification | Operational Vibration frequency:<br>24 kHz to ~ 36 kHz.<br>Max. Output: 25 Watt | Operational Vibration frequency:<br>24 kHz to ~ 36 kHz.<br>Max. Output: 25 Watt | Same |
| Supply Voltage | 100 - 240 VAC | 100 - 240 VAC | Same |
| Output Modes | Six output modes identified as Endo,<br>Perio, Special, Cancellous, Cortical and<br>Implant on the touch panel. | Six output modes identified as Endo,<br>Perio, Special, Cancellous, Cortical and<br>Implant on the touch panel. | Same |
| Activation | Footswitch connected to the control<br>console by means of a cord. | Footswitch connected to the control<br>console by means of a cord. | Same |
| Irrigation system | Irrigation bag connected to a peristaltic<br>pump. Adjustable irrigation flow rate. | Irrigation bag connected to a peristaltic<br>pump. Adjustable irrigation flow rate. | Same |
| Adjustable irrigation<br>flow rate. | Seven irrigation flow rates, from<br>0 to 75 ml/min | Seven irrigation flow rates, from<br>0 to 75 ml/min | Same |
| Electrical safety | Complies with IEC 60601-1 | Complies with IEC 60601-1 | Same |
| Electromagnetic<br>Compatibility | Complies with IEC 60601-1-2 | Complies with EN 60601-1-2 which is<br>equivalent to IEC 60601-1-2 | Same |
| Does the device<br>contain software? | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Software Validation | In accordance with FDA Guidance:<br>"Guidance for the Content of Premarket<br>Submissions for Software Contained in<br>Medical Devices" | In accordance with FDA Guidance:<br>"Guidance for the Content of Premarket<br>Submissions for Software Contained in<br>Medical Devices" | Same |
| Parts need to be<br>sterilized | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Recommended<br>sterilization method | Autoclaving (Steam Sterilization) | Autoclaving (Steam Sterilization) | Same |
| Single use parts | Diamond coated inserts | Diamond coated inserts | Same |
| Item | Subject Device<br>Piezosurgery White | Predicate Device<br>Piezosurgery Touch | Equivalence |
| Tip Inserts | Material: Stainless steel<br>The insert tips are secured to the<br>handpiece by a thread, using a torque<br>wrench. | Material: Stainless steel<br>The insert tips are secured to the<br>handpiece by a thread, using a torque<br>wrench.…
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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.
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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.