6MS Invisible Aligner is indicated for the alignment of teeth during orthodontic treatment of malocclusion in patients with permanent dentition (i.e. all second molars). The 6MS Invisible Aligner positions teeth by way of continuous gentle force.
Device Story
6MS Invisible Aligner consists of customized, clear, removable thermoplastic polyurethane-polyester composite orthodontic trays. Input: intraoral scans or physical impressions of patient teeth. Process: dental clinician uses commercial dental software to plan tooth movement; digital plan approved by clinician; SMS OPCO manufactures trays via thermoforming on molds. Output: series of sequential aligner trays. Usage: clinician-prescribed; patient wears trays incrementally to apply continuous gentle force to teeth, repositioning them from misalignment to aligned state. Benefit: gradual, incremental orthodontic correction of malocclusion.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Non-clinical testing included mechanical property verification (ASTM D638: tensile strength, elongation, tensile modulus) for 5-year shelf life, packaging moisture barrier validation, and process validation. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-1, -5, and -10 (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, intracutaneous reactivity).
Technological Characteristics
Material: thermoplastic polyurethane-polyester composite. Form factor: customized thermoformed clear aligner trays. Manufacturing: thermoforming on molds. Connectivity: uses commercial dental software (3Shape K180981, NemoCast K193003) for design. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993 compliant. Non-sterile packaging.
Indications for Use
Indicated for alignment of teeth during orthodontic treatment of malocclusion in patients with permanent dentition (all second molars).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An orthodontic plastic bracket is a plastic device intended to be bonded to a tooth to apply pressure to a tooth from a flexible orthodontic wire to alter its position.
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June 2, 2021
Sms Opco, LLC % Patsy Trisler Regulatory Consultant Qserve Group US, Inc. 7949 Beaumont Green East Drive Indianapolis, Indiana 46250
## Re: K210652
Trade/Device Name: 6MS Invisible Aligner Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.5470 Regulation Name: Orthodontic Plastic Bracket Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NXC Dated: April 19, 2021 Received: April 21, 2021
## Dear Patsy Trisler:
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 Michael E. Adjodha 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) K210652
Device Name
6MS Invisible Aligner
Indications for Use (Describe)
6MS Invisible Aligner is indicated for the alignment of teeth during orthodontic treatment of malocclusion in patients with permanent dentition (i.e. all second molars). The 6MS Invisible Aligner positions teeth by way of continuous gentle force.
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| <span style="text-decoration: overline;">X</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# 510(k) Summary – K210652
| Submitter Name: | SMS OPCO, LLC |
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| Submitter Address: | 672 Morning Star Drive, Suite 120<br>The Colony, Texas 75056 |
| Phone Number: | 866-957-7645 |
| Contact Person: | Mr. Bruce Page, QA/RA Manager |
| Date Prepared: | April 19, 2021 |
| Device Trade Name: | 6MS Invisible Aligner |
| Common Name | Aligner, Sequential |
| Classification Name<br>Number<br>Product Code<br>Regulatory Class | Orthodontic Plastic Bracket<br>21 CFR 872.5470<br>NXC<br>2 |
| Primary Predicate<br>Device: | K182826, Ormco™ Spark Aligner System, Sybron Dental Specialties |
| Reference Device: | None |
| Indications for Use | 6MS Invisible Aligner is indicated for the alignment of teeth during<br>orthodontic treatment of malocclusion in patients with permanent<br>dentition (i.e. all second molars). The 6MS Invisible Aligner<br>positions teeth by way of continuous gentle force. |
| Device Description,<br>Mechanism of Action<br>and Summary of<br>Technological<br>Characteristic | 6MS Invisible Aligner consists of a series of dental-clinician<br>prescribed customized clear plastic removable orthodontic aligner<br>trays that are made from a clear, thin thermoformed polyurethane-<br>polyester composite. The aligners are designed to gradually move<br>the patient's teeth incrementally, repositioning them from their<br>original misalignment to a more aligned state. This occurs through<br>forces applied by the appliance to the teeth over time until final<br>correction, according to the dental clinician's prescription has been<br>achieved.<br>A dental clinician prescribes the 6MS Invisible Aligner based on an<br>evaluation of the patient's teeth. Either intraoral scans or physical<br>impressions of the patient's teeth are taken, after which the clinician<br>determine course of treatment with the system. The clinician<br>completes a prescription form using standard dental software used<br>for tooth alignment. The series of plastic aligner trays are designed<br>according to commercially available dental software for planning the<br>tooth alignments.<br>After the digital plan is developed and approved by the prescribing<br>dental clinician, SMS OPCO produces the aligner trays. The<br>customized aligner trays are then provided to the dental clinician<br>who distributes them to the patient assuring fit and function. |
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The clear, thin, thermoplastic polyurethane-polyester composite resin material used for fabrication of the 6MS Invisible Aligners is commonly used in many dental and orthodontic appliances, including the predicate clear aligners.
Technological The subject device is compared to the Predicate, K182826 in the comparison table on the final page of this Summary. It shows the Comparison: following:
- Intended use: Same
- Thermoplastic material composition: Same ●
- . Mechanism of Action: Same
- Biocompatible according to ISO 10993 requirements: Same ●
- Design of aligners: Similar ●
- Method used to manufacture the customized aligners by . thermoforming: Similar
- . Software use during design and manufacturing: Similar
- Process validation testing: Similar .
The differences in the specific manufacturing methods used, including the use of different design and manufacturing software products, and the variability in the manufacturing process validation testing, do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness.
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| | Subject Device:<br>6MS Invisible Aligner | Predicate Device:<br>Ormco™ Spark™ Aligner System | Comparison |
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| 510(k) Number | K210652 | K182826 | N/A |
| Manufacturer | SMS OPCO, LLC | Sybron Dental Specialties | N/A |
| Classification #<br>and Name<br>Product Code<br>Class | 21 CFR 872.5470<br>Orthodontic Plastic Bracket<br>NXC<br>2 | 21 CFR 872.5470<br>Orthodontic Plastic Bracket<br>NXC<br>2 | Same |
| Indications for<br>Use | 6MS Invisible Aligner is<br>indicated for the alignment of<br>teeth during orthodontic<br>treatment of malocclusion in<br>patients with permanent<br>dentition (i.e. all second<br>molars). The 6MS Invisible<br>Aligner positions teeth by<br>way of continuous gentle<br>force. | The Ormco Spark System is<br>indicated for the alignment of<br>teeth during orthodontic<br>treatment of malocclusion in<br>patients with permanent<br>dentition (i.e. all second<br>molars). The Ormco Spark<br>Aligner System positions<br>teeth by way of continuous<br>gentle force. | Same Intended<br>Use |
| Mode of Action | Alignment of teeth by<br>application of continuous<br>gentle force, by sequential<br>use of preformed plastic<br>trays. | Same, alignment of teeth by<br>application of continuous<br>gentle force, by sequential<br>use of preformed plastic<br>trays. | Same Mode of<br>action |
| Description of<br>Use | Each preformed plastic tray<br>is worn by the patient as<br>prescribed by the dental<br>practitioner, usually a few<br>weeks prior to using the next<br>sequential aligner tray. | Same, each preformed<br>plastic tray is worn by the<br>patient as prescribed by the<br>dental practitioner, usually a<br>few weeks prior to using the next<br>sequential aligner tray. | Same Use |
| Material | Thin thermoplastic sheet of<br>polyurethane polyester<br>composite resin | Thin thermoplastic sheet of<br>polyurethane polyester<br>composite resin | Same material |
| Biocompatible | Meets ISO 10993-1, -5, -10<br>requirements: Cytotoxicity,<br>Sensitization-Irritation,<br>Intracutaneous Reactivity | Meets ISO 10993-1, -5, -10<br>requirements: Cytotoxicity,<br>Sensitization-Irritation,<br>Intracutaneous Reactivity | Same |
| Manufacturing<br>Process | Thermoforming on molds | Thermoforming on molds | Similar method |
| Software Used<br>for Treatment<br>Planning and<br>Manufacturing | 3Shape K180981 and<br>NemoCast K193003 | Spark Aligner Software | Similar - Software<br>products are<br>different, but<br>designed to<br>perform similar<br>functions |
| Non-Sterile<br>Packaging | Yes | Yes | Similar - Exact<br>packaging of<br>Predicate is<br>unknown |
| OTC or Rx | Rx | Rx | Same |
# Substantial Equivalence Comparison Table
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#### Device Testing Non-clinical Testing
Test data were submitted to:
- . assure the mechanical properties of the aligner material meet specifications for up to 5 years shelf life [according to ASTM D638 standard's testing for: tensile strength (PSI): elongation (%), tensile@ yield (PSI), elongation @ yield (PSI) and tensile modulus (PSI)];
- . assure the aligner material packaging retains the required moisture barrier properties;
- . validate the processes used for the design and manufacture of the customized aligners, to ensure consistency between the aligner's design and the manufactured aligners.
All testing met the pre-determined acceptance criteria.
### Biocompatibilitv
The thermoplastic polyurethane used for making the aligner series has been tested according to Good Laboratory Practices for its biocompatibility according to ISO 10993, as follows:
- Part 5 (Cytotoxicity Elution MEM),
- Part 10 (Intracutaneous/Intradermal Reactivity).
- Part 10 (Oral Mucosa Irritation),
- Part 10 (Maximization for Delayed-Type Hypersensitivity)
In addition, the finished customized aligner was tested according to ISO 10993, Part 5, Cytotoxicity. Results show it is noncytotoxic. All testing showed that the thermoplastic material and the manufactured finished aligner met the requirements of the test methods and are safe and biocompatible for the stated intended use.
Clinical Testing
Neither animal nor human testing are required for this product because it is composed of the same materials, is designed similarly, and is manufactured by a similar method as the predicate device.
- Conclusion The conclusions drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrate that the subject device is as safe and effective as the legally marketed device, K182826.
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