K180527 · Hiossen, Inc. · EKX · May 16, 2018 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K180527
Device Name
IS3
Applicant
Hiossen, Inc.
Product Code
EKX · Dental
Decision Date
May 16, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.4200
Device Class
Class 1
Indications for Use
IS3 is indicated for use in measuring the stability of dental implants in the oral cavity and the maxillofacial region.
Device Story
IS3 is a hand-held, battery-operated dental implant stability analyzer used by dentists in clinics or hospitals. It measures implant stability via a 'Multi Peg' pin attached to the implant. The device emits short magnetic pulses to induce vibration in the pin; it then samples the resulting alternating magnetic field to determine the resonance frequency. This frequency is converted into an 'ISQ value' (1-100), where higher values indicate greater stability. The measurement process takes approximately one second. The device features a simple interface with one operating key and two LED displays for output. It lacks data memory, timers, or computer connectivity to minimize user error during patient sessions. The device provides clinicians with objective stability data to assist in clinical decision-making regarding implant treatment.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. The device was validated for EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), software (FDA guidance), sterilization (ISO 17665-1/2), and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1). No clinical data was required or provided.
Technological Characteristics
Hand-held, battery-driven (NiMh). Materials: PC/ABS (body), PEEK (tip, USP VI), Silicone (seal/key, USP VI), Stainless steel (driver, ASTM F899), Titanium grade 5 (peg, ASTM F136). Sensing: Magnetic pulse induction and resonance frequency analysis. Output: 2-digit LED display. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Not specified (implied reusable/disposable components). Software: Microcontroller-based, non-networked.
Indications for Use
Indicated for measuring dental implant stability in the oral cavity and maxillofacial region for patients with one or more dental implants.
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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Hiossen, Inc. David Kim RA Manager 85 Ben Fairless Dr. Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania 19030 May 16, 2018
Re: K180527
Trade/Device Name: IS3 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.4200 Regulation Name: Dental Handpiece And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class I Product Code: EKX Dated: February 28, 2018 Received: February 28, 2018
Dear David Kim:
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,
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
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K180527
Device Name IS3
Indications for Use (Describe)
IS3 is indicated for use in measuring the stability of dental implants in the oral cavity and the maxillofacial region.
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# 510(k) Summarv
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92.
Date : Feb 26, 2018
### 1. Company and Correspondent making the submission
| 1) Submitter's Name : | HIOSSEN, Inc. |
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| 2) Address : | 85 Ben Fairless Dr. Fairless Hills, PA 19030 USA |
| 3) Telephone No. | 888 678 0001 |
| 4) Contact : | Mr. David Kim |
## 2. Device
| Trade or (Proprietary) Name : | IS3 |
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| Common or usual name : | Dental implant stability analyzer |
| Accessories name : | Mult-Peg |
| Regulation number : | 872.4200 |
| Classification code : | EKX |
| Device class : | Class I |
# 3. Predicate Device
Primary Predicate Device : Tellos ISQ Buddy ( K143445 ) Reference Predicate Device : Osstell ISQ ( K082523 )
# 4. Device Description :
- 4.1. Description : IS3 measurement system consists of:
IS3 Instrument Hand-held instrument
| | Multi Peg Driver | Driver to attach the ISQ peg to the implant |
|--|------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | IS3 Charger | 100-240 VAC to 5VDC charger for the instrument batteries |
| | Multi Peg | Measurement pin to attach to the implant. Different pins are available to fit different implant types. |
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#### 4.2. Basic principle and functionality
The IS3 instrument is a hand-held, battery-driven device for measuring the relative stability of a dental implant. A small pin "Multi peg" is attached to the dental implant by a screw-connection, with the Multi Peg Driver. The pin has a small magnet incorporated into its top. The instrument is held towards the Multi Peg, and sends short magnetic pulses that bring the pin into vibration. After a pulse has been sent, the instrument measures the vibration by sampling the signal from the alternating magnetic field that follows from the vibrating pin. The frequency of the signal is determined by the instrument and is presented as an "ISQvalue", 1 to 100, where a higher number means higher stability. The measurement takes about 1 second.
#### 4.3. Technical detail
The instrument consists of a microcontroller and circuits to send the magnetic pulses, to receive the measurement signal, and to present the measurement value. A circuit for battery-charging is also included. Two 2-digit LED displays, one on each side of the instrument, show the measurement value and also communicate possible error codes and software id number at start-up. One operating key is used to turn the instrument on and off. The electronics are contained in a plastic body, which is sealed except for the back of the instrument which has a charging connector. The plastic body is made from PC/ABS plastic except for the tip, which is made from PEEK. No part of the instrument is intended to contact the patient; however, there can be unintentional contact with the tip of the instrument. The instrument is battery-driven and contains re-chargeable NiMh-batteries. The batteries can be charged during use, but it should not be attached while measuring due to the risk of power line interference making it impossible to measure. For safety, a charger complying with IEC 60601-1 is used.The charger connector is of a type that does not allow other chargers to be connected, thereby eliminating the risk of the wrong charger being used.
### 4.4. Material used
Instrument body: PC/ABS Instrument tip: PEEK (USP VI) Instrument seal : Silicone (USP VI) Instrument key : Silicone (USP VI) Multi Peg Driver: Stainless steel, ASTM F899 Multi Peg: Titanium grade 5, ASTM F136
### 5. Indication for Use
IS3 is indicated for use in measuring the stability of dental implants in the oral cavity and the maxillofacial region.
### 6. Comparison and differences to the Predicate Device
The instrument functions the same way as the predicate device regarding the measurement principle and technology used. There is no difference in between the subject device and primary predicate device. The differences with reference device are in the IS3(subject device) and Tellos(primary predicate device) are hand-held instruments while the Osstell ISO(reference
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predicate device) consists of two parts; the instrument and the measurement probe. The IS3(subject device) and Tellos(primary predicate device) have no memory to store the measurement values; the reference predicate device has a memory that stores the measurements and also has an inbuilt clock timer, and a computer connection for transferring measurement values. IS3 and Primary predicate device has no timer or computer connection. The lack of these features (memory, timer, data transfer) is not considered to be an inconvenience for the user. Instead, it decreases the risk of mixing up values with each other.
| | Proposed device | Primary<br>Predicate devices | Reference<br>Predicate device |
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| | IS3 | Tellos ISQ Buddy<br>(k143445) | Osstell ISQ<br>(k082523) |
| Manufacturer | HIOSSEN, INC. | Tellos Medical AB | Osstell AB |
| Product Code<br>/Class | EKX / Class I | EKX / Class I | EKX / Class I |
| Regulation<br>Number | 872.4200 | 872.4200 | 872.4200 |
| Indication<br>for Use | Same as primary<br>predicate device. | The device is indicated for use in<br>measuring the stability of<br>implants in the oral cavity and<br>the maxillofacial region. | The device is indicated for use in<br>measuring the stability of<br>implants in the oral cavity and<br>craniofacial region. |
| Target<br>Population | Same as primary<br>predicate device. | Patients with one or more<br>dental implants | Patients with one or more<br>dental implants |
| Anatomical<br>site | Same as primary<br>predicate device. | Oral cavity or<br>craniofacial region | Oral cavity or<br>craniofacial region |
| Usage<br>location | Same as primary<br>predicate device. | Dentists office or hospital | Dentists office or hospital |
| Energy<br>used/delivered | Same as primary<br>predicate device. | No energy is intended to be<br>delivered. A small amount of<br>energy could reach the dental<br>implant from the self-vibrating<br>measurement pin. | No energy is intended to be<br>delivered. A small amount of<br>energy could reach the dental<br>implant from the self-vibrating<br>measurement pin. |
| Technology | Same as primary<br>predicate device. | A microcontroller sends electric<br>pulses to a coil in the instrument<br>tip. As a consequence, magnetic<br>pulses are emitted that affect the<br>pin connected to the implant.<br>The pin then starts to vibrate<br>with its resonance frequency.<br>Vibration creates an alternating | A microcontroller sends electric<br>pulses to a coil in the instrument<br>tip. As a consequence, magnetic<br>pulses are emitted that affect the<br>pin connected to the implant.<br>The pin then starts to vibrate<br>with its resonance frequency.<br>Vibration creates an alternating |
| | | magnetic field which is being | magnetic field which is being |
| | | picked up by another coil in the | picked up by another coil in the |
| | | instrument tip. The electrical | instrument tip. The electrical |
| | | signal from the receiving coil is | signal from the receiving coil is |
| | | analyzed and the frequency is | analyzed and the frequency is |
| | | determined. The Frequency is | determined. The Frequency is |
| | | presented on the display as an | presented on the display as an |
| | | "ISQvalue" | "ISQvalue" |
| Measurement<br>output | Same as primary<br>predicate device. | It presents the resonance<br>frequency of the ISQ peg as an<br>ISQ number, 1-100. The ISQ<br>number is calculated from the<br>resonance frequency. | It presents the resonance<br>frequency of the ISQ peg as an<br>ISQ number, 1-100. The ISQ<br>number is calculated from the<br>resonance frequency. |
| | | The operating key is pushed and<br>the instrument is held towards<br>the attached ISQ peg. The<br>instrument then presents the ISQ<br>value. | Any key is pushed and the<br>measurement probe is held<br>towards the attached SmartPeg.<br>The instrument then presents the<br>ISQ value. |
| Operation | Same as primary<br>predicate device. | | |
| System<br>components | Same as primary<br>predicate device. | Tellos ISQ Buddy instrument,<br>ISQ Peg, ISQ Peg Driver and<br>instrument charger. | Osstell ISQ instrument,<br>measurement probe, SmartPeg<br>and instrument charger. |
| Power, weight<br>& size | Same as primary<br>predicate device. | 3VA, 0.1 Kg, 200 x 30 mm | 8 VA, 0.4 Kg, 195 x 20 x 45 mm |
| Materials<br>used | Same as primary<br>predicate device. | Instrument; PC/ABS and PEEK.<br>Gasket and operating key:<br>Silicone<br>ISQ Peg Driver: Stainless steel<br>ISQ Peg: Titanium | Instrument: Not available<br>Measurement probe: Not<br>available<br>SmartPeg driver: Not Available<br>SmartPeg: Aluminum |
| Instrument<br>memory | Same as primary<br>predicate device. | Tellos ISQ Buddy has no data<br>memory.The instrument displays<br>the measurement value after the<br>measurement. The memory is<br>not a necessary feature and the<br>absence of a memory decreases<br>the risk of mixing up values<br>between different implants<br>during a patient session. | Osstell ISQ has a memory for<br>storing measurement values. |
| Instrument<br>setup-menu | Same as primary<br>predicate device. | No setup-menu is needed for<br>Tellos ISQ Buddy. The<br>instrument has one operating key<br>and no parameters to change. | Instrument has a setup-menu for<br>various instrument parameters<br>such as display contrast and<br>computer connection. |
| Data transfer | Same as primary<br>predicate device | Since Tellos ISQ Buddy has no<br>memory, there are no data to<br>transfer. This is not a necessary<br>feature, and the absence of | Osstell ISQ has a cable<br>attachment to a PC computer,<br>for transferring data. |
| Clock Timer | Same as primary<br>predicate device | the risk of mixing up values<br>between different implants<br>during a patient session.<br>Since Tellos ISQ Buddy has no<br>memory, there is no need for a<br>clock timer. | Osstell ISQ has a built-in clock<br>timer. |
| Number of<br>operating<br>keys | Same as primary<br>predicate device | Tellos ISQ Buddy has one<br>operating key, used for turning<br>on and off the instrument. Since<br>the instrument has no memory or<br>setup-menu, not more than one<br>key is needed. With one key,the<br>instrument is more intuitive and<br>easier to use, which leaves less<br>room for user errors compared to<br>the predicate device. | Osstell ISQ has 5 operating keys,<br>for working the setup-menu and<br>for navigating the instrument<br>memory. |
| Display | Same as primary<br>predicate device | Tellos ISQ Buddy has two LED-<br>displays; one on each side of the<br>instrument for easy reading. | Osstell ISQ has one LCD display<br>on the instrument. |
| Measurement<br>pins | Same as primary<br>predicate device | Tellos ISQ Buddy uses the<br>Osstell SmartPegs, or<br>corresponding Tellos pins, “ISQ<br>Pegs” from titanium. | Osstell ISQ uses disposable<br>aluminum pins, “SmartPegs”. |
| Electrical<br>safety | Same as primary<br>predicate device | It is designed to the standard<br>IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical | Osstell ISQ is designed to the<br>standard IEC 60601-1 Medical |
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Hiossen Inc.
85 Ben Fairless Dr. Fairless Hills, PA 19030 Tel : 1-888-678-0001 / Fax : 1-267-759-7004 www.hiossen.com
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**Hiossen Inc.**
85 Ben Fairless Dr. Fairless Hills, PA 19030 Tel : 1-888-678-0001 / Fax : 1-267-759-7004 www.hiossen.com
### 7. Performance testing
The IS3 instrument brings a pin attached to a dental implant into vibration and then measures the resonance frequency of the vibrating pin. The resonance frequency is then presented as an "ISQ-value" 1-100. The primary predicate device does the same technological principle and the electronic, software since same circuits are used.
Equipment
The IS3 instrument has been tested according to, and found to comply with the following:
- · EMC standard IEC 60601-1-2
- · Software validation according to FDA guidance for Software Contained in a Medical Device
- · Sterilization validation according to ISO 17665-1 and ISO 17665-2
- · Biocompatibility standard ISO 10993-1
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#### 8. Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
The purpose of using the instrument is to measure the ISQ value (the relative stability) of the implant. The IS3 has the same indication for use, measurement output and technology as the primary predicate device.
The device description, software validation, performing testing, sterilization and biocompatibility assessment demonstrate the substantial equivalence of the submission device to the identified primary predicate device.
Therefore, the IS3 can be found substantially equivalent to the Tellos ISQ Buddy.
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