Contour P-Insert 90, Contour P-Insert 45, Contour P-Insert Tri Tip, Contour P-Insert WC Tip, Contour P-Insert Quad Tip
K192033 · Bennett Jacoby, Dds, Ms, Inc. · DZI · Jun 9, 2020 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K192033
Device Name
Contour P-Insert 90, Contour P-Insert 45, Contour P-Insert Tri Tip, Contour P-Insert WC Tip, Contour P-Insert Quad Tip
Applicant
Bennett Jacoby, Dds, Ms, Inc.
Product Code
DZI · Dental
Decision Date
Jun 9, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.4120
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Contour P-Insert System (CPIS) is an accessory attachment to the Dmetec Surgystar piezosurgery system. It is used by dental professionals during treatment of periodontal disease and oral surgery for the following intended uses: 1. Surgical procedures including osteotomy, osteoplasty, periodontal surgery and implantation. 2. Soft tissue debridement and removal, particularly in intrabony lesions.
Device Story
Contour P-Insert System (CPIS) is an accessory attachment for Dmetec Surgystar piezosurgery system (DSPS). CPIS consists of two-part user-assembled inserts: 431 stainless steel shafts (45 or 90-degree angles) and PEEK tips (Tri, WC, or QT models). Device operates by attaching to DSPS handpiece; DSPS generates high-frequency mechanical micro-vibrations transmitted through the CPIS insert to the target tissue. Tips abrade, ablate, cut, and recontour oral tissues. Used by dental professionals in clinical settings. Output is physical tissue modification; healthcare provider uses visual feedback to guide procedure. Benefits include effective tissue debridement and bone removal with reduced risk of tooth surface damage compared to metal inserts.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Studies evaluated compatibility with DSPS handpiece/torque wrench, soft tissue debridement efficacy, osteotomy/osteoplasty performance, and tooth surface damage. Results showed 100% compatibility with DSPS hardware. CPIS effectively debrided soft tissue and removed 1-3mm of bone in mock lesions. Tooth surface damage study showed CPIS PEEK tips caused no discernible damage, whereas predicate metal inserts caused extensive damage.
Technological Characteristics
Modular insert system: 431 stainless steel shafts, PEEK (polyetheretherketone) tips. Attaches to DSPS handpiece via threaded connection. Operates via high-frequency mechanical micro-vibrations. Supplied non-sterile; requires steam sterilization (ISO 17665-1, ANSI/AAMI ST79).
Indications for Use
Indicated for dental professionals performing periodontal disease treatment and oral surgery, including osteotomy, osteoplasty, implantation, and soft tissue debridement/removal in intrabony lesions.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
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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June 9, 2020
Bennett Jacoby, DDS, MS, Inc. Bennett Jacoby President 77-6425 Kuakini Hwy, C2-84 Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740
Re: K192033
Trade/Device Name: Contour P-Insert 90, Contour P-Insert 45, Contour P-Insert Tri Tip, Contour P-Insert WC Tip, Contour P-Insert Quad Tip Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.4120 Regulation Name: Bone Cutting Instrument and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DZI, ELC Dated: May 6, 2020 Received: May 11, 2020
Dear Bennett Jacoby:
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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for Srinivas "Nandu" Nandkumar, Ph.D. Director DHT1B: Division of Dental Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic. Anesthesia. Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
#### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
#### 510(k) Number (if known) K192033
Device Name Contour P-Insert System (CPIS)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Contour P-Insert System (CPIS) is an accessory attachment to the Dmetec Surgystar piezosurgery system. It is used by dental professionals during treatment of periodontal disease and oral surgery for the following intended uses:
1. Surgical procedures including osteotomy, osteoplasty, periodontal surgery and implantation.
2. Soft tissue debridement and removal, particularly in intrabony lesions.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# 4. 510(k) SUMMARY
| 510(k) Sponsor & Manufacturer Information | | | |
|-------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|--|--|
| 510(k) Sponsor & Manufacturer | Bennett Jacoby, DDS, MS, Inc. | | |
| Address | 77-6425 Kuakini Hwy, C2-84, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 | | |
| Telephone | 731 451 0213 | | |
| Email | bjacobyddsms@gmail.com | | |
| 510(k) Summary Preparation Date | June 4 2020 | | |
| 510(k) Submitter Information | | | |
|------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|
| 510(k) Submitter Name | Marc Sanchez | | |
| Company Name | Contract In-House Counsel & Consultants, LLC (d/b/a FDA Atty) | | |
| Telephone | 202 765 4491 | | |
| Email | msanchez@fdaatty.com | | |
| Device Information | |
|-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| Device Name | Contour P-Insert System |
| Classification Name | a) Drill, bone, powered<br>b) Scaler, ultrasonic |
| Product Code | DZI, ELC |
| Device Classification Panel | OHT1/DHT1B (Dental Devices) |
| Device Classification | Class II |
### Predicate Devices
| Predicate Device Name | Predicate Device Sponsor | Product Code | 510(k) No. | |
|---------------------------|--------------------------|---------------------------|----------------------------|---------|
| Surgystar | Predicate Device | Dmetec Co. Ltd. | DZI | K113152 |
| Diamond Coated<br>Inserts | Reference Device 1 | Dentsply<br>International | ELC | K030111 |
| Piezosurgery Plus | Reference Device 2 | Mectorn S.p.a. | JDX, DZI, ERL,<br>HBE, HWE | K153743 |
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### Device Description
The Contour P-Insert System (CPIS) is an accessory to the Dmetec Surgystar Piezosurgery System (DSPS). The CPIS comprises two sets of components. CPIS tips and CPIS shafts, as follows:
- CPIS Shafts: The two CPIS shaft models (45 and 90) are machined from 431 stainless steel. Both models ● have an identical female threaded proximal end that is designed and configured to attach to the DSPS handpiece distal male threaded end. On the shafts' distal end, both models have an identical male threaded section that is designed and configured to attach the various models of CPIS tips. These models
45 and 90 differ primarily in that the CPIS 45 has a mid-shaft bend of 20.59 while the CPIS 90 does not.
- CPIS Tips: The three CPIS tip models (Tri, WC and QT) are machined from PEEK ● (polyetheretherketone). All three tip models have an identical female unthreaded hole on the proximal end that is designed and configured to attach to the distal male threaded end of the CPIS shafts. These tips have different grooves, edges and vertices that abrade, ablate, cut and recontour oral tissues as intended by the operator.
- CPIS Inserts: The CPIS inserts are created by the end user by attaching one CPIS tip to one CPIS shaft. By combining each of the three tip models with each of the two shafts models, six versions of CPIS insert can thus be created, depending on the clinical needs and professional judgement of the end-user. These resultant CPIS inserts are designated as follows: CPIS 45/WC, CPIS 45/QT, CPIS 90/Tri, CPIS 90/WC and CPIS 90/QT. The CPIS inserts are attached to the DSPS using the DSPS torque wrench.
During use by the end user, the DSPS is powered, generating high frequency mechanical micro-vibrations in the handpiece, that is transmitted to the CPIS insert. The tip sides and tip end of the CPIS inserts are brought into contact with the patient's various oral tissue types to accomplish dental procedures where ablation, abrasion, cutting and/or recontouring of the target tissue is desired.
### Indications for Use
The Contour P-Insert System (CPIS) is an accessory attachment to the Dmetec Surgesy system. It is used by dental professionals during treatment of periodontal disease and oral surgery for the following uses:
- 1. Surgical procedures including osteotomy, osteoplasty, periodontal surgery and implantation.
- 2. Soft tissue debridement and removal, particularly in intrabony lesions.
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## Technological Characteristics
| Characteristic | Subject Device | Predicate<br>Device<br>K113152 | Reference Device 1<br>K030111 | Reference Device<br>2<br>K153743 |
|----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device | Contour P-Insert System<br>(CPIS) | Surgystar | Diamond Coated Inserts | Piezosurgery Plus |
| Indications<br>for Use | 1) Surgical procedures<br>including osteotomy,<br>osteoplasty, periodontal<br>surgery and implantation.<br>2) Soft tissue debridement<br>and removal, particularly<br>in intrabony lesions. | 1) in surgical<br>procedures<br>including<br>osteotomy,<br>osteoplasty,<br>periodontal<br>surgery and<br>implantation. | 1) Removal of extremely<br>tenacious deposits of<br>calculus in both non-surgical<br>and surgically exposed<br>cases.<br>2) Removal of overhangs and<br>re-contouring of dental<br>restorations (amalgam, gold,<br>composite, acrylic and<br>porcelain) in both non-surgical<br>and surgically exposed cases.<br>3) Soft tissue debridement -<br>removal of tissue tags,<br>particularly in intrabony<br>lesions | 1) Ultrasonic<br>surgical system<br>consisting of<br>handpieces and<br>associated tips<br>for osteotomy,<br>osteoplasty and<br>drilling in a<br>variety of surgical<br>procedures |
| Compatibility &<br>Functionality | The user assembled CPIS<br>inserts are attached to the<br>male thread on the distal end<br>of the Dmetec handpiece. | The DSPS<br>inserts are<br>attached the<br>male thread on<br>the distal end of<br>the Surgystar<br>handpiece | NA - compatibility and<br>functionality of the CPIS<br>required with Predicate Device<br>only | NA - compatibility<br>and functionality<br>of the CPIS<br>required with<br>Predicate Device<br>only |
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| Characteristic | Subject Device | Predicate Device<br>K113152 | Reference Device 1<br>K030111 | Reference Device 2<br>K153743 |
|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Design | Insert:<br>End-User assembled<br>CPIS Inserts are created<br>from one shaft and one tip.<br>Two CPIS Shaft Designs:<br>Rigid 431 stainless steel<br>shaft-like piece with a<br>distal segment angulation<br>of 69.5 degrees (Model 45)<br>or 90 degrees (Model 90)<br>in relation to the long axis<br>of the shaft.<br>Three CPIS Tip Designs:<br>Triangular, non-stepped<br>pyramid (Model Tri)<br>Stepped cone (Model<br>WC) Four-sided stepped<br>pyramid (Model QT) | The DSPS inserts<br>do not have<br>components - they<br>are a single unit.<br>DSPS metal insert<br>with a saw-toothed<br>distal working end<br>with 3 sharp points.<br>DSPS insert with a<br>ball shaped distal<br>working end that<br>is coated in<br>diamond grit. | The Diamond Coated<br>inserts do not have<br>components - they<br>are a single unit.<br>This is an<br>industry-typical<br>magnetostrictive<br>scaler insert with an<br>arch-shaped<br>working end with<br>the terminal distal<br>end coated with<br>diamond grit. | Metal inserts<br>designed and<br>configured to cut<br>and drill bone. |
| Sterilization<br>State | Supplied non-sterile | Supplied non-sterile | Supplied non-sterile | Supplied sterile |
| Sterilization<br>Method (prior<br>to use) | Steam Sterilization | Steam sterilization | Steam sterilization | EO sterilization |
| Insert<br>Materials | Shaft:<br>431 Stainless Steel<br>Tip<br>PEEK | Stainless Steel of<br>unspecified type | Diamond & Nickel<br>(known materials) | Insert<br>Titanium alloy,<br>316/316L stainless<br>steel,<br>Protective Sleeve<br>PEEK |
### Non-Clinical Test Reports - Applicable Standards
The following tests were performed on the Contour P-Insert System and the test results show that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate and reference devices:
| Test Name | Standard |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| In Vitro Cytotoxicity Test of PEEK | ISO10993-5:2009 (Biological evaluation of medical devices<br>— Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity) |
| Skin Sensitization Test of PEEK | ISO10993-10:2010 (Biological evaluation of medical<br>devices — Part 10: Tests for skin sensitization) |
| Intracutaneous Reactivity Test of PEEK | ISO10993-10:2010 (Biological evaluation of medical<br>devices — Part 10: Tests for skin sensitization) |
| Acute Systemic Toxicity of PEEK | ISO10993-11:2017 (Biological evaluation of medical<br>devices — Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity) |
| Pyrogen Test of PEEK | ISO10993-11:2017 (Biological evaluation of medical<br>devices — Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity) |
| In Vitro Hemolytic Properties Test of PEEK | ISO10993-4:2017 (Biological evaluation of medical devices<br>— Part 4: Selection of tests for interactions with blood) |
| Complement Activity (C3a,SC5b-9) Test of<br>PEEK | ISO10993-4:2017 (Biological evaluation of medical devices<br>— Part 4: Selection of tests for interactions with blood) |
| Sterilization Validation (including drying<br>validation) | ISO17665 - 1:2006 / (R)2013 (Sterilization of healthcare<br>products — Moist Heat — Part 1 Requirements for the<br>development, validation and routine control of a sterilization<br>process for medical devices) |
| | ISO14937:2009 / (R)2013 (Sterilization of health care<br>products — General requirements for characterization of a<br>sterilizing agent and the development, validation and<br>routine control of a sterilization process for medical<br>devices) |
| | ISO11138-3:2017 (Sterilization of health care products —<br>Biological indicators – Part 3: Biological indicators for moist<br>heat sterilization processes) |
| | ANSI/AAMI ST79:2017 (Comprehensive guide to steam<br>sterilization and sterility assurance is health care facilities) |
| CPIS Functionality and Efficacy Report | N/A - No consensus standards exist for this test. Relevant<br>literature and the standard of care are applicable. |
| Tooth Surface Damage Study | N/A - No consensus standards exist for this test. Relevant<br>literature and the standard of care are applicable. |
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The following tests were performed to determine the compatibility, functionality and performance of the CPIS. Five tests were performed on the subject device. As no written ISO or other consensus standards are applicable for the aforementioned tests, the peer-reviewed published literature and standard of care is cited as applicable in the study reports.
- 1. Test Objective: Determination if the CPIS is compatible with the predicate device DSPS torque wrench accessory.
Outcome: The DSPS torque wrench fit, engaged, retained and easily disengaged from 100% of the CPIS samples.
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Conclusion: This test demonstrates the compatibility of the DSPS torque wrench with the CPIS, and the Substantial Equivalence of the CPIS with the Predicate Device DSPS inserts due to the consistent fit of the DSPS torque wrench on the CPIS shaft square connector which is critical for proper function of the CPIS when connected to the DSPS.
Test Obiective: Determination if the CPIS shaft proximal female threaded connector is compatible with the predicate DSPS handpiece distal end male threaded connector. Outcome: No loosening of the CPIS inserts from the DSPS handpiece was observed in 100% of samples.
Conclusion: This test demonstrates the compatibility of the CPIS with the DSPS handpiece and the Substantial Equivalence of the CPIS with the Predicate Device DSPS, Specifically, the CPIS fits the Predicate Device DSPS handpiece distal male threaded connector and remains securely attached during use.
- 2. Test Objective: Determination if the CPIS is "as safe and effective" as the predicate (confirming SE) in performing this 510(k) submission's indications for use: soft tissue debridement and periodontal surgery
Outcome: For all samples in all groups, soft tissue was effectively debrided to expose all intended root surfaces.
Conclusion: This test demonstrates that the CPIS is "as safe and effective" as the predicate (confirming SE) in carrying out this 510(k) stated indications for use of "soft tissue debridement" and "periodontal surgery"; therefore, the CPIS has been shown to be Substantially Equivalent to the Predicate and Reference Devices.
- 3. Test Objective: Determine if the CPIS is "as safe and effective" as the predicate (confirming SE) in performing this 510(k) submission's for use of: osteotomy. osteoplasty and periodontal surgery.
Outcome: For all samples in all groups, more than 1mm of bone, but less than 3mm of bone, was removed from around all Mock Resorptive Lesions as intended.
Conclusion: This test demonstrates that the CPIS is "as safe and effective" as the predicate (confirming SE) in carrying out this 510(k) stated indications for use of "osteotomy, osteoplasty, and periodontal surgery": therefore, the CPIS has been shown to be Substantially Equivalent to the Predicate and Reference Devices.
- 4. Test Objective: Determine if the CPIS PEEK tips and the DSPS inserts damage tooth surfaces._
Outcome: In all cases, the CPIS QT PEEK tip did not cause any discernible tooth surface damage, while both DSPS inserts caused extensive tooth surface damage. Conclusion: This test demonstrates that the CPIS is safe for use when in contact with tooth structure while the DSPS inserts tested are not safe for use in contact with tooth structure; therefore, the CPIS is superior to the Predicate Device DSPS inserts tested.
### Conclusion
The documentation demonstrates that the Contour P-Insert System (CPIS) is substantially equivalent to the predicate and reference devices. It is further concluded that the CPIS is "as safe and effective" as the predicate (confirming SE) as an accessory to the DSPS to carry out the stated indications for use of: osteotomy, osteoplasty soft tissue debridement and periodontal surqery. These conclusions are based on the similarities in intended use, principles of operation, compatibility & functionality, and sterilization method.
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Any differences in materials, design, or geometry have nominal to no impact on safety and do not raise new or different questions of efficacy as clearly demonstrated by the non-clinical studies included with this 510(k) submission.
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A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
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.
Try it yourself
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.