The Redline Aligner is indicated for the treatment of tooth malocclusion in patients with permanent dentition (i.e. all second molars). The Redline Aligner positions teeth by way of continuous gentle force.
Device Story
Redline Aligner is a series of clear, thermoformed plastic aligners; worn 20-22 hours/day in sequence to move teeth via continuous gentle force. Dental professional provides digital or traditional impression; 3Shape A/S Ortho System software designs intermediate tooth models based on clinician prescription. Prescribing doctor reviews/approves treatment plan; 3D files generated to produce physical models. Laboratory thermoforms plastic sheets over models to create aligner trays. Trays delivered to clinician, who monitors treatment from first to final aligner. Patient removes aligners for eating/cleaning. Device facilitates incremental tooth movement to final desired position.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Dimensional accuracy verified with translational measurements within 0.150mm of target. Biocompatibility testing conducted per ISO 10993-1 and ISO 10993-5:2009.
Technological Characteristics
Material: PETG thermoplastic. Manufacturing: Thermoforming. Non-sterile. Patient-contacting material biocompatible per ISO 10993-1/5. Software: 3Shape A/S Ortho System (K180941) used for treatment planning and 3D model generation.
Indications for Use
Indicated for treatment of tooth 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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February 9, 2022
Johns Dental Laboratories % Na Zhang Project Manager Evo820, LLC 1 Bay Street Rancho Mission Viejo, California 92694
Re: K213297
Trade/Device Name: Redline Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.5470 Regulation Name: Orthodontic Plastic Bracket Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NXC Dated: January 19, 2022 Received: January 20, 2022
# Dear Na Zhang:
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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Sincerely.
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) K213297
Device Name Redline Aligner
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Redline Aligner is indicated for the treatment of tooth malocclusion in patients with permanent dentition (i.e. all second molars). The Redline Aligner positions teeth by way of continuous gentle force.
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X | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# K213297 510(k) Summary
#### SUBMITTER
| Date Prepared: | 02/08/2022 |
|-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Submitter: | Johns Dental Laboratories |
| | 423 S.13th ST<br>Terre Haute, Indiana, 47807<br>United States of America |
| Official Contact: | Mani Buis<br>Controller<br>Tel:800-457-0504<br>Fax:812-234-4464<br>Email: marnih@johnsdental.com |
#### DEVICE
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | Redline |
|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|
| Common Name: | Aligners, Sequential |
| Classification Name : | Orthodontic Plastic Bracket |
| Classification Regulations: | 21CFR 872.5470 |
| Product Code: | NXC |
| Device Classification: | Class II |
| Classification Panel: | Dental Products Panel |
| Reviewing Branch | Dental Devices Branch |
#### PRIDICATE DEVICE
| <b>Predicate Device:</b> | K172765 | Smart Moves Complete | Great Lakes Orthodontics Ltd |
|--------------------------|---------|----------------------|------------------------------|
| <b>Reference Device:</b> | K191838 | ClearForm Aligners | Motor City Lab Works |
# DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Redline Aligner is a series of clear, light weight thermoformed plastic aligners designed to be worn in sequence to facilitate the movement to the teeth to the final desired position. The sequential aligners introduce incremental movements that move teeth by way of gentle continuous force. The aligners are to be worn 20-22 hours a day for an average of 2 weeks per aligner or as directed by the clinician and are to be removed only for eating and for cleaning.
A digital or traditional mold impression of the patient's dentition is provided by a dental health professional (e.g. orthodontist or dentist). From the digital data of the
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patient's dentition. 3Shape A/S Ortho System is used to develop treatment plan. Using the software, dental technicians design a series of intermediate models corresponding to each stage of treatment, gradually realigning the patient's teeth according to the dental health profession's prescription.
The prescribing doctor reviews and approves the model scheme and treatment plan before the molds/models are produced.
Once approved, the 3Shape A/S Ortho System, is used to generate standard format 3D files which are used to physically produce each model/mold in the treatment plan for aligner fabrication. Johns dental laboratories produces the aligner trays by thermal forming a plastic sheet over each model in the treatment plan. The trays are provided to the dental health care professional who provides them to the patients in sequential stages, confirming fit and design. The dental health professional monitors treatment from the moment of the first aligner is delivered to when the final aligner is finished and treatment is complete. The aligners are held in place by pressure and can be removed by the patient at any time.
# INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Redline Aligner is indicated for the treatment of tooth malocclusion in patients with permanent dentition (i.e. all second molars). The Redline Aligner positions teeth by way of continuous gentle force.
# COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The subject device is substantial equivalent in intended use and technological characteristics to the predicate devices shown above. Below is a summary table comparing the subjective device with the primary predicate and an additional reference device.
| Features | Submission Device | Predicate Device | Reference<br>Device |
|---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacture | Johns Dental<br>Laboratories | Great Lake<br>Orthodontics, Ltd. | Motor City Dental Lab |
| Trade Name | Redline | Smart Moves Complete | ClearForm Aligners |
| 510(k)<br>Number | K213297 | K172765 | K191838 |
| Regulation<br>Number | 21 CFR 872.5470 | 21 CFR 872.5470 | 21 CFR 872.5470 |
| Classifications | Class II | Class II | Class II |
| Product Code | NXC | NXC | NXC |
| Indications for<br>Use | The Redline Aligner is<br>indicated for the | Smart Moves Complete<br>is indicated for the | ClearForm Aligners are<br>indicated for the |
| | treatment of tooth<br>malocclusion in<br>patients with<br>permanent dentition<br>(i.e., all second<br>molars). The Redline<br>Aligner positions teeth<br>by way of continuous<br>gentle force. | treatment of tooth<br>malocclusion in<br>patients with permanent<br>dentition (i.e., all<br>second molars). Smart<br>Moves Complete<br>positions teeth by way<br>of continuous gentle<br>force. | alignment of teeth in<br>patients with permanent<br>dentition (i.e. all second<br>molars) during<br>orthodontic treatment of<br>malocclusions. The<br>aligners position teeth by<br>way of continuous gentle<br>forces |
| Mode of<br>Actions | Orthodontic tooth<br>movement occurs<br>through forces applied<br>by the appliance to the<br>dentition as each tooth<br>follows the<br>programmed<br>displacement based on<br>a doctor's prescription. | Orthodontic tooth<br>movement occurs<br>through forces applied<br>by the appliance to the<br>dentition as each tooth<br>follows the<br>programmed<br>displacement based on<br>a doctor's prescription. | Orthodontic movement<br>occurs through<br>continuous gentle forces<br>applied to the dentition<br>as each tooth follows the<br>programmed<br>displacement based on a<br>doctor's prescription. |
| Material | PETG, thermoplastic | $0.03"$ Thermoplastic<br>PETG | Essix thermoplastic |
| Biocompatible<br>Software | Yes<br>3Shape A/S Ortho<br>System uses a scan of<br>tooth impression or a<br>digital scan to generate<br>the image of a final,<br>treated state and then<br>interprets a series of<br>images that represent<br>intermediate teeth<br>states. Once the dental<br>practitioner approves<br>the treatment plan, the<br>software converts the<br>files to produce the<br>series of patient<br>specific aligners. | Yes<br>The Smart Moves<br>Complete 3-D software<br>uses a scan of a PVS<br>impression or a digital<br>scan to generate the<br>image of a final, treated<br>state and then interprets<br>a series of images that<br>represent intermediate<br>teeth states. Once the<br>dental practitioner<br>approves the treatment<br>plan, the software<br>converts the files to<br>produce the series of<br>patient specific<br>aligners. | Yes<br>Standard dental software<br>for tooth alignment uses<br>digital scan (untreated<br>state) to generate the<br>image of a final,<br>provisional treated state<br>and then interprets a<br>series of images that<br>represent intermediate<br>teeth states. The dental<br>practitioner then reviews<br>these images and has the<br>option to reject or<br>request modifications to<br>the set-up prior to<br>approving it for aligner<br>fabrication. Once the<br>dental practitioner<br>approves the treatment<br>plan, the software<br>converts the files to<br>produce the series of patient specific aligners. |
| | | | models used to produce<br>thermoformed aligners. |
| Manufacture<br>Method | Thermoforming | Thermoforming | Thermoforming |
| Rx or OTC | Rx | Rx | Rx |
| Anatomy<br>location | Mouth; mucosa<br>membranes | Mouth; mucosa<br>membranes | N/A |
| Sterility | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile |
| Design | Image: clear aligner | Image: red aligner with text "smart moves complete" | Image: clear aligner |
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The intended use of the Redline Aligner is the same as the primary predicate device. They are both intended for correcting dental malocclusion patients with permanent dentition. It has similar technological characteristic and fabricated by a similar manufacturing process to the predicate device. The application of the device is in the same clinical manner as the predicate device. Therefore, the Redline Aligner is considered to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device based on a comparison of intended use and technological characteristics.
# Non-Clinical PERFORMANCE DATA
Non-clinical testing have been conducted to verify that the Redline Aligner meets all design specification which supports the conclusion that it's substantially equivalent (SE) to the predicate device.
Software used for treatment planning and creation of models/mold for Redline Aligner is manufactured by 3Shape A/S Ortho System. It is a 510(k) clearance (K180941) software under product code PNN for intended use.
An internal manufacturing validation was performed to demonstrate the dimensional accuracy of the manufacturing for Redline Aligner. The critical aspects of the manufacturing process were assessed for accuracy. The final aligner fitness was evaluated according to the in-house fitness acceptance criteria.
Translational measurement were within 0.150mm (150microns) of the target input value, the predefined tolerance of the manufacturing process. There were no statistical difference in the values measured from any of the groups. The testing results are within the acceptance criteria to demonstrate dimensional accuracy. Additionally, the final aligner fitness evaluation demonstrate all the aligners including in the study passed and were deemed an excellent fit .
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The biocompatibility evaluation and the determination that Redline Aligner and the predicate devices are composed of the same material, fabricated by the similar manufacturing processes, and are used in the same clinical application, which concludes that Redline Aligners are biocompatible for their intended use.
Biocompatibility testing for the aligner material, the only patient contacting material, was conducted by the material manufacture in accordance with International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process".
Additional cytotoxicity testing according to ISO 10993-5:2009 was performed on the final manufactured Redline Aligners .
# CLINICAL PERFORMANCE DATA
The clinical performance of sequential aligners (product code NXC) has been well established since the first device of this category was cleared by the FDA in 1998. The Redline aligners have equivalent indication and method of use to its primary and reference devices, therefore there was no clinical testing to support this device.
# CONCLUSION
The subject device has very similar technological characteristics (i.e. design, function, principle of operation, materials, biocompatibility and sterilization) to the predicate device . The intended use and indications for use of the subject device are the same as the predicate device.
In conclusion, the device is substantially equivalent based on a comparison of intended use, and technological characteristics, the device is safe and effective for its intended use.
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