Ultrasonic Endo Activation Device (Model:Actor I pro)
Applicant
Changzhou Bomedent Medical Technology Co.,Ltd
Product Code
ELC · Dental
Decision Date
Sep 8, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.4850
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Ultrasonic Endo Activation Device (Model:Actor I pro ) is an ultrasonic-handpiece which is intended use for root-canal cleaning and preparation. The Ultrasonic Endo Activation Device (Model:Actor I pro ) is intended for use by trained dental professionals in professional health care facilities on patients that need root-canal-treatment.
Device Story
Ultrasonic Endo Activation Device (Actor I pro) is a handheld dental instrument for root canal cleaning and preparation. Device utilizes ultrasonic cavitation to assist in cleaning. Components include ultrasonic handpiece, working tip, wrench, silicone case, charging base, power adapter, and optional wireless foot switch. Operated by trained dental professionals in professional health care facilities. Activation via ON/OFF button or optional foot switch. Device provides ultrasonic vibration (30±3 kHz) to a working tip inserted into the root canal. Healthcare providers use the device to facilitate debris removal and canal preparation, potentially improving treatment outcomes. Powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery (3.7V, 1600mAh).
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is supported by non-clinical bench testing, including electrical safety (IEC 60601-1, IEC 80601-2-60), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), usability (IEC 60601-1-6), and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, -10, -11).
Technological Characteristics
Ultrasonic handpiece with working tip. Vibration frequency: 30±3 kHz. Power: 3.7V 1600mAh Li-ion battery. Connectivity: BLE 5.0. Sterilization: Steam sterilization for working tip, wrench, and silicone case. Compliance: IEC 60601-1, IEC 80601-2-60, IEC 60601-1-2. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993 series.
Indications for Use
Indicated for root-canal cleaning and preparation in patients requiring root-canal treatment. Intended for use by trained dental professionals in professional health care facilities.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic scaler is a device intended for use during dental cleaning and periodontal (gum) therapy to remove calculus deposits from teeth by application of an ultrasonic vibrating scaler tip to the teeth.
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September 8, 2022
ChangZhou BoMedent Medical Technology Co.,Ltd Yang Chunyuan Sales Manager No.9 Changyang Road.West Taihu Science & Technology Industrial Park Changzhou, Jiangsu 213100 China
Re: K213947
Trade/Device Name: Ultrasonic Endo Activation Device (Model:Actor I pro) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.4850 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic Scaler Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ELC Dated: August 11, 2022 Received: August 12, 2022
#### Dear Yang Chunyuan:
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,
For 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) K213947
Device Name
Ultrasonic Endo Activation Device (Model:Actor I pro )
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Ultrasonic Endo Activation Device (Model:Actor I pro ) is an ultrasonic-handpiece which is intended use for rootcanal cleaning and preparation.
The Ultrasonic Endo Activation Device (Model:Actor I pro ) is intended for use by trained dental professionals in professional health care facilities on patients that need root-canal-treatment.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="text-decoration: overline;">X</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</span> |
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| <span style="font-size:100%;"> <span> <span style="">□</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</span> </span> |
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# 510(K) Summary K213947
Prepared in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92
#### Prepared Date: September 6, 2022
# 1. Submitter's Information
The submitter of this pre-market notification is:
| Name: | ChangZhou BoMedent Medical Technology Co.,Ltd |
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| Address: | No.9 Changyang Road,West Taihu Science & Technology<br>Industrial Park, Changzhou, Jiangsu China. |
| Contact person: | Yang Chunyuan |
| Title: | sales manager |
| E-mail: | yang.chunyuan@bome-dent.com |
| Tel: | +86-15161150269 |
#### 2. Device Identification
| Trade/Device Name: | Ultrasonic Endo Activation Device |
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| Models: | Actor I pro |
| Common name: | Scaler, Ultrasonic |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 872.4850 |
| Regulation Name: | Ultrasonic scaler |
| Regulation Class: | Class II |
| Panel: | Dental |
| Product Code: | ELC |
#### 3. Predicate Device
| 510(K) number: | K202906 |
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| Device Name: | EndoPilot² |
| Manufacturer: | Schlumbohm GmbH & Co. KG |
| Common name | Dental hand instrument |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 872.4850 |
| Regulation Name: | Ultrasonic Scaler |
| Regulation Class: | Class II |
| Panel: | Dental |
| Product Code: | ELC Ultrasonic scaler<br>EKX direct drive, AC-powered handpiece<br>EKR endodontic plugger, root canal<br>LQY root apex locator (unclassified) |
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# 4. Device Description
The subject device Ultrasonic Endo Activation Device (Model: Actor I pro) is an auxiliary device for dentists to perform root canal treatment. It is mainly used to clean the root canal with the help of ultrasonic cavitation, so as to assist dentists to complete root canal treatment.
The subject device Ultrasonic Endo Activation Device (Model: Actor I pro) configuration consist of the following components:
(1) ultrasonic handpiece (2) ultrasonic working tip (3) Wrench (4) silicone case (5) charging base
(6) Power Adapter(7) wireless foot switch (Optional)
### 5. Indication for use
The Ultrasonic Endo Activation Device (Model:Actor I pro ) is an ultrasonic-handpiece which is intended use for root-canal cleaning and preparation.
The Ultrasonic Endo Activation Device (Model:Actor I pro ) is intended for use by trained dental professionals in professional health care facilities on patients that need root-canal-treatment.
### 6. Summary of the device compared to the predicate device
Compared to the predicate device, the subject device has the same intended use, similar product design, same performance as the predicate device, summarized comparison information is listed in the following table:
| SE<br>Comparisons | Subject Devices | Predicate Device<br>K202906 | Similarities/Differences |
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| Indication for<br>Use | The Ultrasonic Endo<br>Activation Device<br>(Model:Actor I pro ) is an<br>ultrasonic-handpiece which<br>is intended use for root-<br>canal cleaning and<br>preparation.<br>The Ultrasonic Endo<br>Activation Device<br>(Model:Actor I pro ) is<br>intended for use by trained<br>dental professionals in<br>professional health care<br>facilities on patients that<br>need root-canal-treatment. | The EndoPilot2 systems<br>are dental devices which<br>combine in a single control<br>unit an endo motor to clean<br>the root canal, a dental<br>obturator to fill and<br>pressurize, an electronic<br>apex locator to assist the<br>operator to locate the file<br>tip in the root canal<br>and an ultrasonic-<br>handpiece for root-canal<br>cleaning and preparation.<br>The EndoPilot2 is intended<br>solely for use by trained<br>dental professionals in<br>professional health care<br>facilities on patients<br>that need root-canal-<br>treatment. | Similar<br>Predicate device includes<br>a single control unit an<br>endo motor to clean the<br>root canal, a dental<br>obturator to fill and<br>pressurize, an electronic<br>apex locator to assist the<br>operator to locate the file<br>tip in the root canal<br>and an ultrasonic-<br>handpiece for root-canal<br>cleaning and<br>preparation.<br>But Proposed device<br>only include ultrasonic-<br>handpiece which is<br>intended use for root-<br>canal cleaning and<br>preparation.<br>Function of proposed |
| | | | device is one of the<br>functions of predicate<br>device, there is no risk<br>arise in aspect of<br>indication for use. |
| Intermittent<br>operation | 3min | 1 min/3 min (endodontic<br>treatment) | Similar<br>Subject device only has<br>one mode, it can work<br>for 3 minutes<br>continuously.<br>No new risk raised. |
| Vibration<br>frequency | $30\pm3$ kHz(27-33 kHz) | 27 to 33 kHz | Same |
| Activation | By footswitch (optional),<br>ON/OFF button | By footswitch, ON/OFF<br>button | same |
| Patient<br>contacting<br>components | Ultrasonic working tip | Ultrasonic working tip | same |
| Power supply | Rechargeable Li-ion<br>battery<br>Capacity 1600mAh,3.7V | / | Different<br>The subject device<br>powered by a<br>rechargeable Li-ion<br>battery. The safety test<br>results show no new<br>safety risk raised. |
| Charger | Input: AC100-240V,<br>50/60Hz 0.2A<br>Output: DC5V/1A | AC: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz<br>DC: 12 V, 1.5 A | Similar<br>testing shows no new<br>question raised |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | 4.1 Bluetooth | Different<br>Meet EMC standard and<br>FCC |
| Sterilization | Working Tip, Wrench and<br>Silicone Case are user<br>sterilized by<br>steam sterilization. | handpiece and the tool are<br>user sterilized by<br>steam sterilization | Same |
| Electrical<br>Safety | IEC 60601-1:2012<br>IEC 80601-2-60:2019 | IEC 60601-1:2012<br>IEC 80601-2-60:2019 | same |
| EMC | IEC 60601-1-2:2014 | IEC 60601-1-2:2014 | same |
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-5:2009<br>ISO 10993-10:2010<br>ISO 10993-11:2017 | ISO 10993-5:2009<br>ISO 10993-10:2010 | We conducted the acute<br>systemic toxicity testing<br>and pyrogen testing, test<br>results show no<br>biocompatibility risk. |
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All the differences don't affect substantial equivalence which is concluded after all the required testing.
#### 8. Performance Data
#### Clinical test:
Clinical testing is not required.
#### Non-clinical data
The proposed device Ultrasonic Endo Activation Device (Model: Actor I pro) complies with: Safety and performance:
IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012 Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements ー for basic safety and essential performance.
IEC 80601-2-60:2012 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-60: Particular requirements for 2. the basic safety and essential performance of dental equipment
Usability
IEC 60601-1-6:2013 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic 3. safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability
Electromagnetic Compatibility:
IEC 60601-1-2:2014 Medical electrical equipment-Part1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance-Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances-Requirements and tests
Biocompatibility:
ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation 5. and skin sensitization
6. ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity
7. ISO 10993-11:2017 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity
Software Verification and Validation:
FDA software validation guidance "General Principles of Software Validation; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, Document issued on: January 11, 2002".
Software documentation for moderate level of concern per the FDA Guidance Document "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices
Cleaning, intermediate level Disinfection, and Sterilization of the components of the subject
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device per the FDA Guidance Document Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling, AAMI TIR 30, AAMI TIR 12, ISO 17665-1, and ISO17665-2.
## 9. Conclusion
The conclusions drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrate that the proposed device is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicated device.
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