The turbine handpiece is intended for the following applications: Removal of decayed materials, cavities and crown preparation, removal of fillings, finishing of tooth and restoration surfaces. The dental handpiece/contra-angle is intended for the following applications: Removal of decayed materials, cavities and crown cement, removal of fillings, finishing and polishing of tooth and restoration surfaces.
Device Story
Air-powered dental handpieces and attachments; used for tooth preparation, filling removal, and finishing/polishing. Device utilizes air-driven turbines or air motors to rotate burs; air and water pipes supply spray for cooling the working area and bur. Some models include integrated LED light systems powered by internal circuit boards. Operated by dental professionals in clinical settings. Output is mechanical rotation of dental burs for tissue/restoration removal. Benefits include efficient dental material removal and surface finishing. Device is reusable; requires cleaning and sterilization between patients.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing conducted per ISO 14457:2012 (function and life cycle), IEC 60601-1-2:2007 (EMC), and IEC 62471:2006 (photobiological safety). Biocompatibility evaluated via comparison to predicate materials and Cytotoxicity Testing per EN ISO 10993-5:2009, meeting ISO 7405:2008 requirements. No clinical data required.
Technological Characteristics
Reusable air-powered handpieces and attachments. Materials identical to predicates. Features include air-driven turbines/motors, air/water spray cooling, and optional LED illumination. Connectivity: pneumatic supply. Sterilization: dynamic-air-removal or gravity displacement autoclaves (132°C). Complies with ISO 14457, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 62471, and ISO 10993-5.
Indications for Use
Indicated for dental patients requiring removal of decayed materials, cavity and crown preparation, removal of fillings, and finishing/polishing of tooth and restoration surfaces.
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
February 23, 2017
W&H Dentalwerk Bürmoos GmbH Anja Lindner Mag., Regulatory Affairs Ignaz-Glaser-Straße 53 Bürmoos. Salzburg 5111 Austria
Re: K162926
Trade/Device Name: W&H Air-Powered Handpieces And Handpiece Attachments Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.4200 Regulation Name: Dental Handpiece and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class I Product Code: EFB Dated: January 20, 2017 Received: January 25, 2017
Dear Anja Lindner:
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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Sincerely,
# Michael J. Ryan -S
for Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting 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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## Indications for Use
510(k) number:
K162926
Device Name:
W&H Air-Powered Handpieces and Handpiece Attachments
Indication for Use:
The turbine handpiece is intended for the following applications: Removal of decayed materials, cavities and crown preparation, removal of fillings, finishing of tooth and restoration surfaces.
The dental handpiece/contra-angle is intended for the following applications: Removal of decayed materials, cavities and crown cement, removal of fillings, finishing and polishing of tooth and restoration surfaces.
Prescription Use _ (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over The Counter Use (Part 21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
| Submitter | W & H DENTALWERK BÜRMOOS GMBH<br>Ignaz-Glaser-Strasse 53<br>A - 5111 Bürmoos<br>Austria<br>Tel.: 0043 -6274 / 6236 -397<br>Fax: 0043 -6274 / 6236 -35 |
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| Registration Number | 9681479 |
| Contact Person | Mag. Anja LINDNER |
| Date of Submission | 23rd of February, 2017 |
| Device Name | W&H Air-Powered Handpieces and Handpiece Attachments |
| Classification Name | Dental handpiece and accessories |
| Usual/Common Name | Handpiece, Air-Powered, Dental |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 872.4200 |
| Regulatory class | I |
| Product Code | EFB |
| Predicate Devices | Primary Predicate:<br>"Advanced Air System", W&H Dentalwerk Bürmoos GmbH;<br>cleared under K143704.<br><br>Reference Predicates:<br>"A-dec/W&H Synea Air-Driven Highspeed Handpiece,<br>"A-dec/W&H Synea Handpiece Attachment" cleared under<br>K070663<br><br>The predicates have not been subject to a design-related<br>recall. |
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# W&H Air-Powered Handpieces and
#### Handpiece Attachments 510(k) Summary
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| Device<br>Description<br>and<br>Technological<br>Characteristics | The Air-Powered Handpieces and the Handpiece<br>Attachments are reusable, ergonomically shaped and<br>some of them include LED light system. |
| | The submission is comprised of: |
| | • The W&H Synea Vision/Fusion Air-Powered<br>Handpieces:<br>TK-100 L, TK-100 LM, TK-98 L, TK-98 LM, TK-97 L, TK-97 LM,<br>TK-94 L, TK-94 LM, TG-97, TG-97 L, TG-97 LM, TG-97 L RM, TG-<br>97 L N, TG-98, TG-98 L RM, TG-98 LM, TG-98 L N |
| | • The W&H Alegra Air-Powered Handpieces:<br>TE-97 LQ, TE-98 LQ, TE-95 RM, TE-97, TE-97 RM, TE-98, TE-98<br>RM |
| | • The W&H Air Motors:<br>AM-25 A RM, AM-25 E RM, AM-25 RM, AM-20 E RM, AM-20 RM |
| | • The W&H Roto Quick couplings:<br>RQ-04, RQ-14, RQ-24, RQ-34, RQ-54, RM-34 LED G |
| | • The W&H Synea Fusion Handpiece<br>Attachments:<br>HG-43 A, WG-56 LT, WG-56 A, WG-66 LT, WG-66 A, WG-99 LT,<br>WG-99 A |
| | • The W&H Synea Vision Handpiece<br>Attachments:<br>HK-43 LT, WK-99 LT, WK-99 LT S, WK-93 LT S, WK-93 LT, WK-<br>56 LT, WK-56 LT S, WK-66 LT, WK-66 LT S |
| | • The W&H Alegra Handpiece Attachments:<br>HE-43, HE-43 T, WE-56, WE-57, WE-57 T, WE-56 LED G, WE-66<br>LED G, WE-99 LED G |
| | The Air-powered Handpieces contain pipes inside which<br>supply air for driving the turbine's impeller as well as<br>supply air and water for creating spray exhausting<br>through 3, 4 or 5 ports located in the handpiece's head<br>and intended for cooling the working area as well as the<br>rotating bur. Depending on the type of handpiece – the<br>handle might contain an integrated circuit board and wire<br>bundles, for supplying current and voltage to a head-<br>sided assembled LED light source.<br><br>The Handpiece Attachments also contain pipes inside<br>which supply air and water for spray exhausting and for<br>cooling the working area as well as the rotating bur.<br><br>Depending on the type of handpiece – the handle might<br>contain an integrated circuit board and wire bundles, for |
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## W&H Air-Powered Handpieces and Handpiece Attachments 510(k) Summary
| | supplying current and voltage to a head-sided assembled<br>LED light source. | | | | |
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| Indications for Use: | The turbine handpiece is intended for the following<br>applications: Removal of decayed materials, cavities and<br>crown preparation, removal of fillings, finishing of tooth and<br>restoration surfaces.<br>The dental handpiece/contra-angle is intended for the<br>following applications: Removal of decayed materials,<br>cavities and crown cement, removal of fillings, finishing and<br>polishing of tooth and restoration surfaces. | | | | |
| Comparison of the device<br>to the predicate device | | Predicate<br>Device<br>K143704 | New Device | | |
| | Intended Use | Advanced Air<br>System:<br>Pneumatic drive<br>system for dental<br>handpieces and<br>dental air motors,<br>which is intended to<br>be used in general<br>dental applications<br>such as: removal of<br>decayed materials,<br>cavities and crown<br>preparations,<br>removal of filings,<br>finishing of tooth<br>and restoration<br>surfaces, polishing,<br>prophylaxis and<br>endodontics. | Air-Powered<br>Handpieces:<br>The turbine<br>handpiece is<br>intended for the<br>following<br>applications:<br>Removal of<br>decayed materials,<br>cavities and crown<br>preparation,<br>removal of fillings,<br>finishing of tooth<br>and restoration<br>surfaces. | Similar* | |
| | Speed | RK-97 L: 400,000<br>RK-94 L: 410,000 | TK-94 L: 410.000<br>TK-98 L: 360,000<br>TK-100 L: 330,000<br>TE-97 LQ: 390,000 | Similar | |
| | Operating<br>pressure | RK-97 L: 3±0.3<br>RK-94 L: 3±0.3 | TK-94 L: 3±0.3<br>TK-98 L: 3±0.3<br>TK-100 L: 3±0.3<br>TE-97 LQ: 2.2 - 2.8 | Same | |
| | Current<br>consumption | RK-97 L: 0.4 A<br>RK-94 L: 0.4 A | TK-94 L: 0.4 A<br>TK-98 L: 0.4 A<br>TK-100 L: 0.4 A<br>TE-97 LQ: 0.4 A | Same | |
| | Air<br>consumption | RK-97 L: 45 Nl/min<br>RK-94 L: 75 Nl/min | TK-94 L: 45 NL/min<br>TK-98 L: 50 NL/min<br>TK-100 L: 50 NL/min<br>TE-97 LQ: 50<br>NL/min | Similar** | |
| | | *The Indications for Use of the Advanced Air System is a combination of the Indications<br>for Use of the Air-Powered Handpieces and the Air Motor and therefore similar.<br>**The new Air-Powered Handpieces are identical to the older versions; the main<br>difference is that the new ones cannot be sensor controlled. | | | |
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# W&H Air-Powered Handpieces and Handpiece Attachments
| | Predicate Device<br>K070663 | New Device | | |
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| | A-dec/W&H Synea<br>Handpiece Attachment: | Handpiece<br>Attachment: | Same | |
| Intended Use | The straight and contra-<br>angle handpiece is<br>intended for the cutting a<br>tooth for cavity<br>preparation, crown<br>preparation, crown<br>finishing, inlay, filling and<br>polishing. | The dental<br>straight/contra-angle<br>handpiece is intended<br>for the following<br>applications: Removal of<br>decayed materials<br>cavities and crown<br>cement, removal of<br>fillings, finishing and<br>polishing of tooth and<br>restoration surfaces. | | |
| Speed (rpm) | WA-66 LT: 40,000<br>WA-99 LT: 40,000<br>HA-43 LT: 40,000 | WG-56 LT: 40,000<br>WK-99 LT: 40,000<br>HK-43 LT: 40,000 | Same | |
| Spray flow<br>rate | WA-66 LT: >50 ml/min<br>WA-99 LT: >50 ml/min<br>HA-43 LT: >50 ml/min | WG-56 LT: >50 ml/min<br>WK-99 LT: >50 ml/min<br>HK-43 LT: >50 ml/min | Same | |
| Chip air<br>setting range<br>(bar) | WA-66 LT: 1.5 - 3<br>WA-99 LT: 1.5 - 3<br>HA-43 LT: 1.5 - 3 | WG-56 LT: 1.5 - 3<br>WK-99 LT: 1.5 - 3<br>HK-43 LT: 1.5 - 3 | Same | |
| Water setting<br>range (bar) | WA-66 LT: 0.5 - 2<br>WA-99 LT: 0.5 - 2<br>HA-43 LT: 0.5 - 2 | WG-56 LT: 0.5 - 2<br>WK-99 LT: 0.5 - 2<br>HK-43 LT: 0.5 - 2 | Same | |
| Dental bur<br>shank<br>diameter | WA-66 LT: 2.35 mm<br>WA-99 LT: 1.6 mm<br>HA-43 LT: 2.35 mm | WG-56 LT: 2.35 mm<br>WK-99 LT: 1.6 mm<br>HK-43 LT: 2.35 mm | Same | |
| | Predicate Device<br>K143704 | New Device | | |
| | Air Motor<br>RM-25 L RM | Air Motor<br>AM-20 RM | | |
| Intended Use | The air motor is<br>intended for the<br>following applications:<br>Drive for dental<br>transmission instrument<br>for dental restoration,<br>prophylaxis and root<br>canal preparation.<br>Supply of dental<br>transmission<br>instruments with cooling<br>air, chip air, spray water<br>and light. | The air motor is<br>intended for the<br>following applications:<br>Drive for dental<br>transmission<br>instruments for dental<br>restoration and<br>prophylaxis. Supply of<br>dental transmission<br>instruments with cooling<br>air, chip air, spray water<br>and light. | Same | |
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| Operating<br>pressure | 1.5 – 2.5 bar | 2.2 – 3 bar | | Similar |
| Current<br>consumption | 0.7 A | N/A | | Different* |
| Air consumption | 42 – 51 Nl/min | 42 – 50 Nl/min | | Same |
| Length | 87,87 mm | 80 mm | | Similar |
| Diameter | 20 mm | 18 mm | | Similar** |
| | *no current consumption because the new models are not sensor controlled<br>**Smaller diameter to be compatible with new handpieces | | | |
| | | Hygiene / Maintenance – Air-Powered Handpieces and<br>Handpiece Attachments | | |
| Item | Predicate<br>devices<br>(K143704 and<br>K070663) | New device | Differences | |
| Lubrication | after max. 30<br>minutes of use | after max. 30<br>minutes of use | None | |
| Cleaning | rinse under<br>demineralized<br>water (<<br>38°C/100°F) with<br>aid of brush | rinse under<br>demineralized<br>water<br>(< 38°C/100°F)<br>with aid of brush | None | |
| Sterilization | Dynamic-air-<br>removal<br>sterilizers: 270°F<br>(132°C) for 4<br>minutes or<br>Gravity<br>displacement<br>sterilizers:<br>270°F (132°C) for<br>15 minutes | Dynamic-air-<br>removal sterilizers:<br>270°F (132°C) for<br>4 minutes or<br>Gravity<br>displacement<br>sterilizers:<br>270°F (132°C) for<br>15 minutes | None | |
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# W&H Air-Powered Handpieces and Handpiece Attachments
510(k) Summary
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| | Performance Testing | Product testing of the handpieces function and life cycle<br>testing were performed according to ISO 14457:2012:<br>Dentistry – Handpieces and Motors. The results<br>demonstrate substantial equivalence in this regard.<br>EMC Testing according to IEC 60601-1-2:2007 Medical<br>electrical equipment Part 1-2 General requirements...<br>Electromagnetic Compatibility<br>Thermal safety according to the standard IEC 62471:2006:<br>Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems<br>Evaluation of biocompatibility is based upon the fact that<br>patient contacting materials in the subject handpiece are<br>identical to those in the previously cleared predicates<br>(K143704 and K070663), which as handpieces and<br>handpiece attachments, present the same level and<br>duration of contact. In addition, Cytotoxicity Testing per EN<br>ISO 10993-5:2009 was performed. This evaluation meets<br>the requirements of ISO 7405:2008 for preclinical<br>evaluation of biocompatibility of dental devices.<br>Various functionality and lifecycle tests as well as further<br>bench tests demonstrate substantial equivalence. | |
| | Clinical Testing | Clinical data were not needed for this new product. | |
| | Conclusion | W&H considers the Air-Powered Dental Handpieces and<br>Handpiece Attachments to be substantially equivalent to the<br>predicate devices listed above. This conclusion is based on<br>the similarities in intended use, principles of operation,<br>material composition, functional design and established<br>medical use. Differences between the devices shown in the<br>side-by-side comparison table above are minor and do not<br>have any negative effect on equivalence. | |
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