The DEXIS CariVu 3-in-1 by KaVo acquires patient images as a diagnostic aid for detection of smooth surface caries, occlusal caries, proximal caries, secondary caries, and tooth cracks. The DEXIS Cari Vu 3-in-1 by KaVo is designed for use by a trained professional in the field of dentistry.
Device Story
Handheld intraoral camera for dental clinics; captures images/videos of oral cavity. Uses three modes: Color (white LED), Fluorescence (blue LED to excite bacterial porphyrins), and Transillumination (near-infrared light to visualize enamel defects/caries as dark shadows). Features autofocus (liquid lens technology, 2mm-120mm range). Connects via USB to computer running imaging software (e.g., CONEXIO) for display, storage, and management. Clinician uses live stream and captured images to monitor caries lesion size/shape over time by comparing images. Disposable sheaths mitigate cross-contamination; tips/covers are autoclavable. Benefits include improved visualization of caries and cracks to aid clinical diagnosis and treatment planning.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance verified against international standards for laser fluorescence caries detection devices, electrical safety (IEC 60601-1, ANSI AAMI ES60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), software lifecycle (IEC 62304), sterilization (ISO 17665-1, AAMI/ANSI ST79), and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1, ISO 7405).
Technological Characteristics
Handheld intraoral camera; CMOS sensor; USB 5V power. Illumination: White LED (color), 405nm blue LED (fluorescence), 850nm nIR (transillumination). Autofocus via liquid lens. Resolution 1920x1080px. Connectivity: USB 2/3 to PC. Sterilization: Autoclavable tips/covers. Software: Computer-based imaging management.
Indications for Use
Indicated for trained dental professionals to acquire images as a diagnostic aid for detecting smooth surface, occlusal, proximal, and secondary caries, and tooth cracks.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A laser fluorescence caries detection device is a laser, a fluorescence detector housed in a dental handpiece, and a control console that performs device calibration, as well as variable tone emitting and fluorescence measurement functions. The intended use of the device is to aid in the detection of tooth decay by measuring increased laser induced fluorescence.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II, subject to the following special controls:(1) Sale, distribution, and use of this device are restricted to prescription use in accordance with § 801.109 of this chapter;
(2) Premarket notifications must include clinical studies, or other relevant information, that demonstrates that the device aids in the detection of tooth decay by measuring increased laser induced fluorescence; and
(3) The labeling must include detailed use instructions with precautions that urge users to:
(i) Read and understand all directions before using the device,
(ii) Store probe tips under proper conditions,
(iii) Properly sterilize the emitter-detector handpick before each use, and
(iv) Properly maintain and handle the instrument in the specified manner and condition.
1. restrictions on the sale, distribution, and use of the device to prescription use in accordance with 21 CFR 801.109;
2. clinical studies, or other relevant information, that demonstrates that the device aids in the detection of tooth decay by measuring increased laser induced fluorescence; and
3. labeling that includes detailed use instructions with precautions that urge users to (i) read and understand all directions before using the device, (ii) store probe tips under proper conditions, (iii) properly sterilize the emitter-detector handpiece before each use, and (iv) properly maintain and handle the instrument in the specified manner and condition.
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November 23, 2019
Kaltenbach & Voigt GmbH % Frank Ray Regulatory Affairs Manager KaVo Dental Technologies, LLC 11727 Fruehauf Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28273
Re: K182712
Trade/Device Name: DEXIS CariVu 3-in-1 by KaVo Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.1745 Regulation Name: Laser Fluorescence Caries Detection Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NTK, NBL Dated: October 18, 2019 Received: October 21, 2019
Dear Frank Ray:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Srinivas Nandkumar, Ph.D. Acting Director DHT1B: Division of Dental Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K182712
Device Name DEXIS CariVu 3-in-1 by KaVo
Indications for Use (Describe)
The DEXIS CariVu 3-in-1 by KaVo acquires patient images as a diagnostic aid for detection of smooth surface caries, occlusal caries, proximal caries, secondary caries, and tooth cracks. The DEXIS Cari Vu 3-in-1 by KaVo is designed for use by a trained professional in the field of dentistry.
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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# K182712 – 510(k) Summary for DEXIS CariVu 3-in-1 by KaVo
- 1. Submitter Information: Kaltenbach & Voigt GmbH Bismarckring 39 88400 Biberach Germany
| Contact Person: | Frank Ray |
|-------------------|----------------|
| Telephone Number: | (704) 587-7227 |
| Fax Number: | (704) 587-7250 |
Date Prepared: November 22, 2019
#### 2. Device Name:
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- Proprietary Name: DEXIS CariVu 3-in-1 by KaVo ●
- Kaltenbach & Voigt GmbH
- Common Name: ●
Manufacturer:
- Classification Name: ●
- Laser fluorescence caries detection device Caries Detector, Laser Light, Transmission
- CFR Number: 872.1745 ●
- Device Class: II
- Product Code: NTK, NBL .
#### 3. Primary Predicate Device:
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O
- DIAGNOcam 2170 (K123402) Proprietary Name:
- Kaltenbach & Voigt GmbH Manufacturer:
- Common Name: Laser fluorescence caries detection device O
- Classification Name: Caries Detector, Laser Light, Transmission O
- 872.1745 CFR Number: O
- Device Class: II O
- NTK Product Code: O
Reference Device 1:
- Proprietary Name: CamX Triton HD Proxi Head (K172007) O
- Manufacturer: Duerr Dental AG O
- Common Name: Laser fluorescence caries detection device O
- Classification Name: Caries Detector, Laser Light, Transmission O
- CFR Number: 872.1745 O
- Device Class: O II
- Product Code: NTK o
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Reference Device 2:
o
O
O
- Proprietary Name: VistaCam iX "Proof" (K150672) O
- Manufacturer: Duerr Dental AG
- Common Name: Laser fluorescence caries detection device
- Classification Name: Caries Detector, Laser Light, Transmission
- CFR Number: 872.1745 o
- Device Class: II O
- NBL o Product Code:
#### 4. Description of Device:
The camera enables various applications in health facilities/dental offices, dental clinics, orthodontics and oral and maxillary surgery. Connected to a computer, a monitor and imaging software such as CONEXIO, the DEXIS CariVu 3-in-1 by KaVo can be used to create and save images and videos.
The device is used as an intraoral camera to acquire images in the oral cavity of the patient. The camera combines three different known applications from available intraoral cameras in one device. These applications are standard camera functionality, transillumination and fluorescence caries detection. Therefore, the camera uses different light colors for each of the three applications to illuminate the tooth. In combination with an optical system, CMOS sensor, and an internal image processing unit, a digital image of the tooth is generated. The live images are transferred as a standard mjpg video stream via USB interface to a running computer and can interface with a dental imaging software such as for example CONEXIO for basic intraoral camera management functionality.
The device may be used as an aid for monitoring caries lesion size and shape by comparing images taken with the Dexis CariVu 3-in-1 by KaVo over time, by using different reference points, such as tooth contour and position the device to optimize capturing tooth features previously recorded in a still or video image.
For easy use the camera is equipped with an autofocus mechanism which will provide a sharp representation of the tooth which is placed in the center of the imaqe. The autofocus provides the ability to have sharp images from close distances of about 2mm to about 120mm distance.
The different operation modes are described as follows:
### 1.) Color mode:
For normal color images, a white LED for illumination is used. With this light the camera provides coloured images or videos. The camera can be used with or without a Tip Vision Full HD which is required for illumination for the transillumination mode.
### 2. Fluorescence mode:
For the fluorescence mode the blue LED illumination is used. The blue light excites bacterial porphorines as an aid to detect caries.
To enhance the image quality and to minimize external light influence on the fluorescence effect the accessories Fluorescence Cover Vision Full HD can be used optionally with the camera. The Fluorescence Cover Vision Full HD is a rubber cap which can be slipped on the front camera head and prevent or minimize external light on the images surface of the tooth. After each usaqe the Fluorescence Cover Vision Full HD will be reprocessed separately.
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The camera can be used with or without a Tip Vision Full HD which is required for illumination for the transillumination mode. This mode is used to record images and videos to aid in the diagnosis of caries (mainly in the occlusal area) and plaque by means of fluorescent effect.
### 3. Transillumination mode (by the use of near infrared light):
The transillumination mode provides images to aid in the detection of caries. For this mode near infrared light will be used. The near infrared light penetrates the side of the tooth near gingiva and illuminates the enamel of the tooth to produce gray scale images whereby intact enamel appears bright, and defects such as caries or cracks result in diffusion of light path and create an area of dark appearance.
To use this mode, the Tip Vision Full HD must be attached to the device as the LEDs for the illumination are located inside the Tip Vision Full HD. The Tip Vision Full HD touches the side of the tooth and gingiva and illuminates it from two sides whereas the image is taken from the top.
The DEXIS CariVu 3-in-1 by KaVo is available in two similar models. The differences between the models are a wall mounted version to store the device with a cable length of 2.5 meters (model 1.011.4444) and a table holder version to store the device on a dental unit with a cable length of 1.55 meters (model 1.013.1700). All critical components within the DEXIS CariVu 3in-1 by KaVo are common. A disposable sheath is used with the device to mitigate the potential for cross contamination.
#### 5. Indications for Use:
The DEXIS CariVu 3-in-1 by KaVo acquires patient images as a diagnostic aid for detection of smooth surface caries, occlusal caries, proximal caries, secondary caries, and tooth cracks. The DEXIS Cari Vu 3-in-1 by KaVo is designed for use by a trained professional in the field of dentistry.
#### 6. Comparison to Predicate Device:
The proposed device (DEXIS CariVu 3-in-1 by KaVo) from Kaltenbach & Voigt GmbH function in a manner similar to and are intended for the same indications for use as the primary predicate device DIAGNOcam 2170 (K123402) marketed by Kaltenbach & Voigt GmbH. There are numerous identical design and technological characteristics such as Transillumination, CMOS sensor high performance, Power Source (USB - 5V), orientation of light source transillumination mode, and Optical System. Also, both the proposed device and the predicate device have an identical Principles of Operation (Transillumination) as they use the tooth structure which has ability of light transmission. If the light transmission is interrupted due to caries lesions a dark shadow appears.
Furthermore, the proposed device has an identical Principle of Operation (Fluorescence Mode) as the Reference Device #1 CamX Triton HD Proxi Head (K172007) and Reference Device #2 VistaCam iX "Proof". The Technical Specifications Optical Radiation I/O Mode, Orientation of Light Source I/O Mode, and the Optical Radiation Fluorescence Mode are identical.
However, there are different technological characteristics such as the proposed device has a Resolution of 1920 x 1080px where the Primary Predicate device has 640 x 480px and the image size (9,2mm working distance) is 27 x 14 mm for the proposed device and is 20 x 13 mm for the Primary Predicate device. The proposed device is 253mm long compared to the primary predicate device being 245mm long.
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These different technological characteristics do not raise new concerns of substantial equivalence. The device comparison table below for the DEXIS CariVu 3-in-1 by KaVo (proposed device) and the DIAGNOcam 2170 (primary predicate device) are substantially equivalent in terms of indication for use, technology and performance specifications as the few differences between the proposed device and the predicate device do not impact substantial equivalence. The performance testing results provided in this submission supports that the proposed device performs as well as the primary predicate and reference device for its intended use.
#### Reference Device Reference Device #2 Primary Predicate #1 Proposed Device Device VistaCam iX "Proof" Descriptive CamX Triton HD (K150672) Information DEXIS CariVu 3-in-1 DIAGNOcam 2170 Proxi Head by KaVo (K123402) (K172007) Indications for Use DIAGNOcam The 2170 is a diagnostic aid for the detection of open or incipient The DEXIS CariVu 3caries lesions above in-1 by KaVo acquires the gingiva and for patient images as a monitoring the The CamX Triton HD diagnostic aid for progress of such Proxi Head is a detection of smooth lesions. diagnostic aid for the The surface caries, Indications: VistaCam iX detection of *Detection of smooth "Proof" is intended to occlusal caries. interproximal caries proximal caries, initial be used as an aid in the surface caries lesions above the Indications for Use caries, secondary *Detection of occlusal detection and gingiva and for caries, and tooth carries diagnosis of dental monitorina the cracks. The DEXIS *Detection of caries. progress of such Cari Vu 3-in-1 by proximal caries lesions. KaVo is designed for *Detection of initial use by a trained caries See Note* above professional in the *Detection of field of dentistry. secondary caries *Detection of cracks The device is intended for use in a dentist's office or dental clinic. Device Design Design Handheld device Handheld device Handheld device Handheld device Color Color Operational Modes Fluorescence Transillumination Fluorescence Fluorescence Transillumination Transillumination Computer based Computer based Computer based Computer based software which software which software which software which enables Installation enables the user to enables the user to enables the user to the user to update the update the software update the software update the software software Dimension 253mm 245 mm 200mm 190mm (Handpiece length)
USB - 5V
USB - 5V
USB - 5V
### Device Comparison Table:
USB - 5V
Power Source
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| Compatibility | USB 2 or USB 3<br>connection | USB 2 or USB 3<br>connection | USB 2 or USB 3<br>connection | USB 2 or USB 3<br>connection |
|--------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Autoclavable | Yes<br>(Tip and fluorescence<br>cover of the product) | Yes<br>(Tip of the product) | Yes<br>(Distance spacer<br>(fluorescence cover)<br>of the product) | Yes<br>(Distance spacer<br>(fluorescence cover) of<br>the product) |
| LED's/Wavelength | Color:<br>2x white<br>Fluorescence:<br>2 x UV (405nm)<br>Transillumination:<br>2x nIR (850nm) | Transillumination:<br>2x laser diode(780nm) | Color:<br>2x white<br>Fluorescence:<br>2 x UV (405nm)<br>Transillumination:<br>2x nIR (850nm) | Color:<br>2x white<br>Fluorescence:<br>4 x UV (405nm)<br>Transillumination:<br>2x nIR (850nm) |
| Device adaptation when<br>operation mode is<br>changed | None, all components<br>are integrated in the<br>device | N/A | Change of heads<br>required | Change of heads<br>required |
| Optical System | Multiple lens system<br>with protective glass | Multiple lens system<br>with protective glass | Multiple lens system<br>with protective glass | Multiple lens system<br>with protective glass |
| Sensor | CMOS<br>high performance | CMOS<br>high performance | CMOS<br>high performance | CCD<br>Color Interline Transfer |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080px | 640 x 480px | 1280 x 1024px | 704 x 576 px |
| Image size<br>(9,2mm working<br>distance) | 27 x 14 mm | 20 x 13 mm | 13 x 8 mm | |
| Autofocus | Autofocus using liquid<br>lens technology | Fix focus for a single<br>working distance | Autofocus using<br>liquid lens technology | Fix focus for a single<br>working distance |
| Software | Computer based<br>Software to<br>Show/display pictures<br>Show live stream<br>Save pictures<br>Steering of camera<br>functions | Computer based<br>Software to<br>Show/display<br>pictures<br>Show live stream<br>Save pictures<br>Steering of camera<br>functions | Computer based<br>Software to<br>Show/display<br>pictures<br>Show live stream<br>Save pictures<br>Steering of camera<br>functions | Computer based<br>Software to<br>Show/display pictures<br>Show live stream<br>Save pictures<br>Steering of camera<br>functions |
### Non-Clinical Test Data:
Performance bench testing for the Dexis CariVu 3-in-1 by Kavo was performed according to international standards for Laser fluorescence caries detection devices. Also, testing for the Dexis CariVu 3-in-1 by Kavo was conducted to standards IEC 60601-1-2 Forth Edition (Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance), ANSI AAMI ES60601-1 and IEC 60601-1:2005 (Medical electrical equipment - Part 1 : General requirements for basic safety and essential performance), CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60601-1 (Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Reg. for Basic Safety & Essential Performance), IEC 62304: 2006 Edition 1.1 (Medical device software - Software life cycle processes),ISO 17665-1 First edition (Sterilization of health care products - Moist heat), AAMI / ANSI ST79 2017 (Comprehensive guide to steam sterility assurance in health care facilities), ISO 10993-1 Fourth Edition (Biological evaluation of medical devices), and ISO 7405 Second edition (Dentistry - Evaluation of biocompatibility of medical devices used in dentistry).
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Moreover, ISO 14971 2007 and 2012 (Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices), Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff 2014-10-02 Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices, and Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff 2017-06-09 Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling was performed.
Clinical Performance Data: Clinical testing was not conducted on this product.
#### Conclusion as to Substantial Equivalence:
Based upon a comparison of indications for use and technological characteristics, together with results from non-clinical performance testing, we believe that DEXIS CariVu 3-in-1 by KaVo is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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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.