The Dental Low-speed Handpieces and Accessories are intended for the removal of carious material, reducing hard tooth structure, cavity preparation, finishing tooth preparations, and for polishing teeth. They are designed for use by a trained professional in the field of general dentistry. Halley spray is intended to be used during routine maintenance in order to lubricate Dental Handpieces (including high and low speed) and Dental Air Motors after cleaning and prior to sterilization.
Device Story
Hand-held dental instruments (contra-angle/straight handpieces, air motors) driven by air or electric motors; feature chucking devices for rotary instruments. Used by general dentists for tooth preparation and polishing. Devices are reusable; require reprocessing (cleaning/sterilization) between patients. Halley spray (lubricant) used for maintenance of handpieces/motors post-cleaning and pre-sterilization. Handpieces connect to dental units for power, water, and light (fiber-optic models). Clinical benefit: enables precise removal of tooth structure and maintenance of instrument performance.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence demonstrated through bench testing and adherence to international standards including ISO 14457 (handpieces), ISO 1797 (shanks), ISO 5349-1 (vibration), ISO 9168 (connectors), ISO 10993 (biocompatibility), and ISO 17665-1 (sterilization).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Stainless steel, aluminum alloy. Operating principle: Air-powered/electric motor-driven rotary handpiece. Energy: Air/electric motor. Connectivity: ISO 3964 Type E coupling, ISO 9168 hose connectors. Sterilization: Steam autoclave. Standards: ISO 14457, ISO 1797, ISO 5349-1, ISO 9168, ISO 10993-1/5/10, ISO 17664, ISO 17665-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for removal of carious material, reduction of hard tooth structure, cavity/crown preparation, finishing of preparations/restorations, root canal preparation, and tooth polishing. Designed for use by trained general dentistry professionals.
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.
Codent Low Speed Dental Handpieces and Accessories (K150798)
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September 3, 2021
MicroP Technology (Taiwan), Inc. Ina Lin Official Correspondent No.50, Zhongxiao 2nd St., East District, Chiayi City 60080, Taiwan (R.O.C) Chiayi City, 60080 TAIWAN
Re: K202786
Trade/Device Name: Dental Low-speed Handpieces and Accessories Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.4200 Regulation Name: Dental Handpiece And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class I, reserved Product Code: EFB, EGS Dated: August 18, 2021 Received: August 23, 2021
Dear Ina Lin:
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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Michael E. Adjodha, M.ChE. Assistant Director DHT1B: Division of Dental and ENT 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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K202786
#### Device Name
Dental Low-speed Handpieces and Accessories
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Dental Low-speed Handpieces and Accessories are intended for the removal of carious material, reducing hard tooth structure, cavity preparation, finishing tooth preparations, and for polishing teeth. They are designed for use by a trained professional in the field of general dentistry.
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FDA02-05 Page 5-1
# Chapter 5 - 510(k) Summary
## 5.1. Submitter
| | 807.92(a) (1) |
|----------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Submitter | MicroP Technology (Taiwan), Inc. |
| Address | No.50, Zhongxiao 2nd, East Dist., Chiayi City 60080, Taiwan (R.O.C.) |
| Contact Person | Ina Lin |
| Email | ina.lin@micro-p.com.tw |
| Telephone | +886-5-2768238 (Tel.) |
| | +886-5-2768272 (Fax) |
| Date Prepared | April. 30, 2020 |
### 5.2. Subject Device
| | | 807.92(a)(2) |
|----------------------------|-----|-------------------------------------------------------|
| Trade Name | | Dental Low-speed Handpieces and Accessories |
| K-number | | K202786 |
| Applicant | | MicroP Technology (Taiwan), Inc. |
| Classification Code & Name | EGS | Handpiece, Contra- And Right-Angle Attachment, Dental |
| | EFB | Handpiece, Air-Powered, Dental |
| Regulation Number | | 872.4200 |
| Device Class | | I |
#### 5.3. Predicate Devices
| Primary Predicate Device | MDK handpieces - Low-speed handpieces |
|--------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| K-number | K141886 |
| Applicant | MODERN KOREA Co., Ltd. |
| Classification Name | Dental Handpiece and Accessories |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 872.4200 |
| Classification Code | EFB |
| Device Class | 1 |
| Reference Device | Codent Low Speed Dental Handpieces and Accessories |
|---------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| K-number | K150798 |
| Applicant | Codent Technical Industry Co., Ltd. |
| Classification Name | Dental Handpiece & Accessories |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 872.4200 |
| Classification Code | EGS |
| Device Class | I |
| Reference Device | PANA SPRAY Plus |
|---------------------|----------------------------------|
| K-number | K131014 |
| Applicant | NSK AMERICA CORP. |
| Classification Name | Dental Handpiece and Accessories |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 872.4200 |
| Classification Code | EFB |
| Device Class | 1 |
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Dental Low-speed Handpieces and Accessories
FDA02-05 Page 5-2
#### 5.4. Reasons for Why We Choose These Predicate Devices
We chose the MDK handpieces - Low-speed handpieces to be our primary predicate device because our device is much more similar with this device. However, there are still some differences that we chose Codent Low Speed Dental Handpieces and Accessories to be our reference device. And we chose the PANA SPRAY Plus to be the predicate device because our device composition is similar with this device. For more details, please see our SE comparison table.
#### 5.5. Device Description
#### 807.92(a)(4)
807.92(a)(3)
The low-speed dental handpieces are hand-held instruments driven by air motor or electric motor and relevant gear mechanism, capable of high speed, which is integrated into the head of the handpiece and has a chucking device coaxial with a rotating spindle. The Halley Series includes several models of contra-angle handpieces, straight handpieces, and air motors.
The handpieces are intended to be used by well-trained professionals in the field of general dentistry. They are reusable and some have a fiber-optic light system. They are supplied with drive power, water spray, and light through the electric or air motors connected to the tube and dental units.
The low-speed handpieces are divided into 4 types: contra-andle handpieces and straight handbieces. with or without fiber-optic. The contra-angle handpieces with fiber optic have 2 models and those without fiber optic have 3 models. The straight handpieces with fiber optic have 1 model and those without fiber optic have 2 models.
The handpieces are mainly made of stainless steel and must be reprocessed by the user before first use and after each use.
The Halley spray is a special formulated lubricating general handpieces and air-motors. The application ensures well performance and durability for high/low-speed handpieces and air motor.
#### 5.6. Indications for Use
#### 807.92(a)(5)
The Dental Low-speed Handpieces and Accessories is intended for the removal of carious material. reducing hard tooth structure, cavity preparation, finishing tooth preparations, and for polishing teeth. They are designed for use by a trained professional in the field of general dentistry.
Halley spray is intended to be used during routine maintenance in order to lubricate Dental Handpieces (including high and low speed) and Dental Air Motors after cleaning and prior to sterilization.
#### 5.7. Device Technological Characteristics
#### 807.92(a)(6)
The Dental Low-speed Handpieces and Accessories is similar in the operating principle, technical data and performance to other low speed dental handpieces currently in the US commercial distribution. Examples of substantially equivalent devices include the MDK handpieces - Low-speed handpieces (K141886) and Codent Low Speed Dental Handpieces and Accessories (K150798). The following table is a comparison of the proposed device to the predicate devices.
The Halley spray is similar in the operating principle, technical data and performance to other lubrication spray product in the US commercial currently distribution. Example of substantially equivalent devices PANA SPRAY Plus. The following table is a comparison of the proposed device to the predicate device.
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# MicroP Technology (Taiwan), Inc.
# Dental Low-speed Handpieces and Accessories
FDA02-05 Page 5-3
| | | | | Table 5.1_Model List for Handpieces | | | | |
|-------------|------------------------|------------------------|--|-------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|---------------------|---------------------|--|
| REF | ISO 14457 | | | Ratio | Fiber Optic | | Water Spray | |
| Gall | Contra-angle handpiece | | | 1:5 | No | | 4 holes | |
| Gazi | Contra-angle handpiece | | | 1:5 | Yes | 4 holes | | |
| G25 | | Contra-angle handpiece | | 1:1 | No | | 4 holes | |
| G25L | | Contra-angle handpiece | | 1:1 | Yes | | 4 holes | |
| G23 | | Contra-angle handpiece | | 1:1 | No | External irrigation | | |
| G65 | | Straight handpiece | | 1:1 | No | 4 holes | | |
| Geer | | Straight handpiece | | 1:1 | Yes | 4 holes | | |
| G63 | | Straight handpiece | | 1:1 | No | | External irrigation | |
| | | | | Table 5.2_Model List for Air Motors | | | | |
| REF. | ISO 14457 | Coupling | | Hose Connector | Fiber Optic | | Water Spray | |
| G205-M4 | Air motor | ISO 3964 Type E | | 4 holes (ISO 9168 Type 2) | No | | External irrigation | |
| G205-B2 | Air motor | ISO 3964 Type E | | 2 holes (ISO 9168 Type 1) | No | | External irrigation | |
| | REF. | | | Table 5.2_Model List for Lubricant Spay<br>Size | | | Volume | |
| | AHZZ009 | | | Large | 600 mL | | | |
| | AHZZ011 | | | Small | | | 300 mL | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Code: FDA02 | | Version: C | | Revision Status: 0 | Issuing Date: 2021/08/10 | | | |
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# MicroP Technology (Taiwan), Inc.
Dental Low-speed Handpieces and Accessories
FDA02-05 Page 5-4
| Product Type | Contra-angle Handpieces | | | | | Straight Handpieces | | |
|----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|---------------------------------------|-----------|---------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------|-----|
| Model | G95 | G95L | G25 | G25L | G23 | G65 | G65L | G63 |
| Color Coding | Red | | Blue | | | | | |
| Max Rotation Speed | 200,000 rpm | | 40,000 rpm | | | | | |
| Gear Ratio | 1:5 (Increasing) | | 1:1 (Direct Drive) | | | | | |
| Water Spray Type | Internal 4-hole spray | | | | External irrigation | Internal 4-hole spray | External irrigation | |
| Fiber Optic | N/A | Glass Rod | N/A | Glass Rod | N/A | N/A | Glass Rod | N/A |
| Water Consumption | >50 mL (0.1 MPa) | | | | | | | |
| Bur Type | FG Bur (EN ISO 1797-1 Type 3 Ø1.60mm) | | CA Bur (EN ISO 1797-1 Type 1 Ø2.35mm) | | | HP Bur (EN ISO 1797-1 Type 2 Ø2.35mm) | | |
| Chip Air Consumption | Min. 1.5 NL/min (0.2 MPa) | | | | | | | |
| Water Consumption | Min. 50 mL/min (0.2 MPa) | | | | | | | |
| Max. Working Part Diameter | Ø2.0 mm | | Ø4.0 mm | | | | | |
| Transportation and Storage Environment | Temperature: -10 - 50°C<br>Humidity: 10 - 85%<br>Atmospheric Pressure: 500 - 1,060 hPa | | | | | | | |
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# MicroP Technology (Taiwan), Inc.
Dental Low-speed Handpieces and Accessories
| Table 5.6 General Specification for Lubricant Spray | | | | | | | |
|-----------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|--|--|--|
| Product Type | | Small Spray can | Large Spray can | | | | |
| Volume | | 300 mL | 600 mL | | | | |
| Propellant | | Butane | | | | | |
| Content | | White Mineral Oil, Ethyl Alcohol | | | | | |
| Color | | Transparent | | | | | |
| Purpose | | For lubrication of dental handpieces, contra-angles, turbines, heads and air<br>motors | | | | | |
| | Table 5.7_Comparison Table<br>Codent Low Speed | | | | | | |
| Descriptive<br>Information | | Dental Low-speed Handpieces and Accessories | MDK Low-speed<br>handpieces | Dental Handpieces<br>and Accessories | | | |
| 510(k) Number | | K202786 | K141886 | K150798 | | | |
| Indications for use | the field of general dentistry. | MicroP Dental Low-speed Handpieces and Accessories is<br>intended for removing carious material, excess filling material,<br>cavity and crown preparation, finishing tooth preparations and<br>restorations, root canal preparations and polishing teeth. All<br>the devices are designed for use by a trained professional in | Simliar | Simliar | | | |
| Operational Modes | | Air-powered | Identical | Identical | | | |
| Type of chuck | | Push button | Push button, latch,<br>screw, snap-on or tip-<br>lock chuck options | Identical | | | |
| Composition of<br>Main Materials | Stainless Steel, Aluminum Alloy | | Stainless Steel,<br>Titanium | Identical | | | |
| Operating<br>pressure | 36psi to 43 psi | | Identical | Information not<br>available | | | |
| Motor Speed | Up to 25,000 rpm | | Up to 20,000 rpm | Identical | | | |
| MicroP Halley Spray<br>Lubricant | | | Pana-Spray made by<br>NSK(K052700) | Information not<br>available | | | |
| Sterilization | | Steam autoclave method | Identical | Identical | | | |
| Compliance to<br>Standards | | Complied with ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10, ISO14457 | Identical | Information not<br>available | | | |
### Table 5.8_Comparison Table of Spray
| Descriptive<br>Information | Halley Spray | PANA SPRAY Plus | SE Comparison |
|--------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| 510(k) Number | K202786 | K131014 | |
| Indications for use | <i>Halley Spray</i> is intended to be used during<br>routine maintenance in order to lubricate<br>Dental Handpieces (including low speed<br>and high speed) and Dental Air Motors<br>after each patient use and prior to<br>sterilization. | <i>PANA SPRAY Plus</i> is a lubricant intended<br>to be used during routine maintenance of<br>dental and surgical handpieces after each<br>patient use and prior to sterilization. | Similar |
| Components name/ Weight percentage (% w/w) | | | |
| Lubricant | 10.0 - 20.0% | 5.0 - 10.0% | Different |
| Ethanol | 15.0 - 25.0% | 25.0 - 35.0% | Different |
| Propellant | 50.0 - 80.0% | 45.0 - 75.0% | Different |
Code: FDA02
Version: C
Revision Status: 0
Issuing Date: 2021/08/10
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Dental Low-speed Handpieces and Accessories
807.92(b)(2)
| <b>5.8. Non-clinical Testing Summary</b> | <b>807.92(b) (1)</b> |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| The Dental Low-speed Handpieces and Accessories was developed taking into consideration all applicable technical standards, internal specifications and FDA guidance documents. The Dental Low-speed Handpieces and Accessories in compliance with the applicable international and internal standards was verified through bench testings. | |
| The following standards were considered: | |
| ISO 14457, Dentistry — Handpieces and motors ISO 1797, Dentistry -- Shanks for rotary and oscillating instruments ISO 5349-1, Mechanical vibration — Measurement and evaluation of human exposure to hand-transmitted vibration — Part 1: General requirements ISO 9168, Dentistry — Hose connectors for air driven dental handpieces IEC 62366, Medical devices — Application of usability engineering to medical devices ISO 10993-1, Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process ISO 10993-5, Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity ISO 10993-10, Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization ISO 17664 Sterilization of medical devices — Information to be provided by the manufacturer for the processing of resterilizable medical devices ISO 17665-1 Sterilization of health care products — Moist heat — Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices | Version 2017 2017 2001 2009 2007 2018 2009 2010 2017 2006 |
## 5.9. Clinical Testing Summary
Clinical testing has not been performed.
## 5.10. Conclusion
807.92(b)(3) Based upon the comparison of technological characteristics, demonstrated through bench testing and intended use, the Dental Low-speed Handpieces and Accessories is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
| Code: | FDA02 |
|------------------|------------|
| Version: | C |
| Revision Status: | 0 |
| Issuing Date: | 2021/08/10 |
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Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
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.