K170261 · Premium Plus International Limited · EFB · Oct 19, 2017 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K170261
Device Name
Premium Plus Prophy Air Motor
Applicant
Premium Plus International Limited
Product Code
EFB · Dental
Decision Date
Oct 19, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Abbreviated
Regulation
21 CFR 872.4200
Device Class
Class 1
Indications for Use
The Premium Plus Prophy Air Motor is intended to be used with a disposable prophy angle and polishing paste by a trained dental clinician to perform dental prophylaxis.
Device Story
The Premium Plus Prophy Air Motor is a low-speed, air-powered dental handpiece used in dental offices by clinicians. It features an anodized aluminum body, stainless steel internal components, a pneumatic rotor, and a scroll bearing. The device connects to a standard 4-hole (Mid-West style) air hose. When supplied with compressed air, the pneumatic rotor drives a chuck that holds a disposable prophy angle. The clinician attaches a prophy angle with polishing paste to the device to perform tooth polishing. The device is non-sterile and designed to be reprocessed between uses. It provides a mechanical means for dental prophylaxis, assisting the clinician in cleaning and polishing patient teeth.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated per ISO 14457:2012 (handpieces and motors) and ISO 9168:2009 (hose connectors). Biocompatibility testing conducted per ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity) and ISO 10993-10 (oral irritation and sensitization). Reprocessing validation performed for cleaning (protein and hemoglobin analysis) and sterilization (gravity and prevacuum cycles).
Technological Characteristics
Anodized aluminum housing; stainless steel internal parts; pneumatic rotor drive; scroll bearing. Dimensions: 111mm length, 16.76mm diameter. Connectivity: standard 4-hole (Mid-West style) air hose. Sterilization: steam (gravity/prevacuum). Standards: ISO 14457:2012, ISO 9168:2009, ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by trained dental clinicians (dentists and hygienists) to perform dental prophylaxis using a disposable prophy angle and polishing paste.
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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Premium Plus International Limited Jessica Mao QA Engineer Flat 1001 Yuen Long Trading Centre, No. 33 Wang Yip Street West Yuen Long, N.T. Hong Kong, China
Re: K170261
Trade/Device Name: Premium Plus Prophy Air Motor Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.4200 Regulation Name: Dental Handpiece And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class I Product Code: EFB Dated: September 11, 2017 Received: September 15, 2017
Dear Jessica Mao:
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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October 19, 2017
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Mary S. Runner -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
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K170261
Device Name Premium Plus Prophy Air Motor
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Premium Plus Prophy Air Motor is intended to be used with a disposable prophy angle and polishing paste by a trained dental clinician to perform dental prophylaxis.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|
| <span>☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</span> |
| <span>☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</span> |
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Flat 1001 Yuen Long Trading Centre, No. 33 Wang Yip Street West, Yuen Long, HONG KONG Phone: (852) 2761 3211, Facsimile: (852) 2761 3210, Email: jessicamao@premiumplushk.com
# Section 5 510(k) Summary
[As Required by 21 CFR 807.92]
Revision date: Oct. 17, 2017
Premium Plus International Limited Submitter: Flat 1001 Yuen Long Trading Centre, No. 33 Wang Yip Street West, Yuen Long, N.T. Hong Kong, China (Establishment registration number: 3006847937)
Contact Person: Jessica Mao QA Engineer Tel: 852-27613211 Fax: 852-27613210 Email: jessicamao@premiumplushk.com
Trade/Device Name: Premium Plus Prophy Air Motor Common Name: Dental Handpiece Model Type: 1002-4 Device Panel: Dental Basis for Submission: New Device Regulation Name: Handpiece, Air-Powered, Dental Device Classification: Class I Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.4200 Regulation Description: Dental Handpiece and Accessories Product Code: EFB
#### Predicate Device to Premium Plus Prophy Air Motor:
Trade Name: Prophy Star 3 Hygiene Handpiece 510(k) Number: K070869 Manufactured by: DentalEz Inc., StarDental Division
#### Device Description:
Premium Plus Prophy Air Motor is a dental low speed prophy air motor with pneumatic rotor, scroll bearing, stainless steel inner parts and anodized aluminum body surface. With the impulse of air current supplied. it can drive a disposable prophy angle with polishing paste to polish teeth.
#### Indications for Use:
The Premium Plus Prophy Air Motor is intended to be used with a disposable prophy angle and polishing paste by a trained dental clinician to perform dental prophylaxis.
An electronic copy of the submission is being provided which is an exact duplicate of the paper copy. Page 1 of 4 Section 5
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Flat 1001 Yuen Long Trading Centre, No. 33 Wang Yip Street West, Yuen Long, HONG KONG
Phone: (852) 2761 3211, Facsimile: (852) 2761 3210, Email: jessicamao@premiumplushk.com
| | Predicate Device | Subject Device | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device | Prophy Star 3 Hygiene<br>Handpiece (K070869) | Premium Plus Prophy<br>Air Motor | / |
| Indications for<br>Use | The prophy handpiece is used<br>by trained dental<br>professionals to perform<br>dental prophylaxis | Premium Plus Prophy<br>Air Motor is intended to<br>be used with a<br>disposable prophy angle<br>and polishing paste by a<br>trained dental clinician<br>to perform dental<br>prophylaxis. | Same |
| Target Users | Professional dentists and<br>hygienists | Professional dentists<br>and hygienists | Same |
| Location of<br>Use | Dental offices | Dental offices | Same |
| Product<br>Design | Metal housing (external<br>casing) with internal drive<br>shaft, gearings and chuck<br>assembled and aligned to<br>each other. | Anodized aluminum<br>housing with internal<br>drive shaft, gearings<br>and chuck assembled<br>and aligned to each<br>other | Same |
| Dimensions &<br>Weight: | Length 108.99 mm<br>Diameter at handle 16.76 mm<br>Weight 62 grams | Length 111.00 mm<br>Diameter at handle 16.76 mm<br>Weight 69 grams | The<br>subject<br>device is a bit<br>longer, bigger,<br>and heavier than<br>the predicate<br>device. |
| Operating Air<br>Pressure,<br>Operating<br>Speed and<br>Power Output | Air Pressure 35-40 psi<br>Operating Speed 0 to 5,000<br>rpm<br>Power Output 5.8 Watts | Air Pressure 200kPa<br>Operating Speed 0 to<br>2,480 rpm<br>Power Output 6.0 Watts | Operating speed<br>is different |
| Drive<br>Mechanism | Chuck driven by pneumatic<br>air rotor | Chuck driven by<br>pneumatic air rotor | Same |
| Bio-<br>compatibility | Made of non-toxic anodized<br>aluminum | Biocompatibility tests<br>were conducted in<br>accordance with the<br>requirements of ISO<br>10993-5 and ISO | Same |
| Compatibility<br>with other<br>dental devices | Designed to fit securely onto<br>standard Mid-West style air<br>hose connector and standard<br>Doriot style prophy angles | Designed to fit securely<br>onto standard 4-hole<br>(mid-west style)<br>connector and standard<br>Doriot style prophy<br>angles | Same |
| Sterility | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Same |
| Mechanical<br>Safety | Robust construction to<br>withstand forces generated<br>during cleaning cycle | Robust construction to<br>withstand forces<br>generated during<br>cleaning cycle. The<br>subject device passed<br>the performance test in<br>accordance with ISO<br>14457. | Same |
### Comparison of Technological Characteristics:
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Flat 1001 Yven Long Trading Centre, No. 33 Wang Yip Street West, Yven Long, HONG KONG Phone: (852) 2761 3211, Facsimile: (852) 2761 3210, Email: jessicamao@premiumplushk.com
## Discussion of similarities and differences between the Proposed Device and the Predicate Device
In compare to the Prophy Star 3 Hygiene Handpiece, the Premium Plus Prophy Air Motor has the same indications for use, same target users and same location of use. They both have the same drive mechanism. They both have similar dimensions & weight, similar operating air pressure and similar power output. Furthermore, they both are non-sterile, bio-compatible, compatible with the same type of air hose connector and same type of disposable prophy angle, and both are mechanically safe.
Their operational speeds are different. The subject device's operational speed is within the extent of the predicate device's speed. The subject device conforms to the requirements of ISO 14457.
## Performance Test:
The following tests were conducted to evaluate the functional performance and safety of Premium Plus Prophy Air Motor:
- ISO 14457:2012 Dentistry Handpieces and Motors Test ●
- ISO 9168:2009 Dentistry Hose Connectors for Air Driven Dental Handpieces Test ●
The test results confirm that Premium Plus Prophy Air Motor conforms to the requirements in ISO 14457:2012 and ISO 9168:2009, and is substantially equivalent for use as a dental prophy air motor.
An electronic copy of the submission is being provided which is an exact duplicate of the paper copy. Page 3 of 4 Section 5
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Flat 1001 Yuen Long Trading Centre, No. 33 Wang Yip Street West, Yuen Long, HONG KONG Phone: (852) 2761 3211, Facsimile: (852) 2761 3210, Email: jessicamao@premiumplushk.com
#### Biocompatibility Test:
The following tests were performed to evaluate the biocompatibility of the device:
- Cytotoxicity per ISO 10993-5: 2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices-Part 5: ● Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity
- Oral Irritation per ISO 10993-10: Biological evaluation of medical device - Part 10: Tests for irritation and delayed -type hypersensitivity
- Sensitization per ISO 10993-10: Biological evaluation of medical device Part 10: Tests ● for irritation and delayed -type hypersensitivity
### Validation Testings:
Recommendations of the FDA Guidance on "Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling" were followed.
- Cleaning Validation Protein Analysis ●
- Cleaning Validation - Hemoglobin Analysis
- Sterilization Validation - Gravity cycle 132 ℃ 15min
- Sterilization Validation - Gravity cycle 121 ℃ 30min
- Sterilization Validation - Prevacuum cycle 132 ℃ 4min
#### Conclusion
Based on the above analysis, Premium Plus International Limited believes that the Premium Plus Prophy Air Motor is Substantially Equivalent to the claimed predicate, that is the Prophy Star 3 Hygiene Handpiece.
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