K220873 · Lares Research · EIA · Dec 15, 2022 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K220873
Device Name
Perceptive electric dental motor and control unit
Applicant
Lares Research
Product Code
EIA · Dental
Decision Date
Dec 15, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.6640
Device Class
Class 1
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
This device is intended for use in general dentistry and restorative dentists and dental professionals in a dental office.
Device Story
Air-to-electric dental unit for restorative and prophylaxis procedures; includes power supply, control unit, brushless motor, and tablet interface. Tablet connects via USB; accepts finger-touch and voice commands to adjust motor speed, direction, and light intensity. Pneumatic footswitch provides start/stop control. Unit drives ISO 3964 compatible contra-angle or straight handpieces (1,000–40,000 rpm). Used in dental offices by dentists/professionals. Tablet interface provides visual feedback on settings and status. Safety feature monitors motor current to provide visual/audible warnings of potential attachment failure. Benefits include improved feedback on device settings and hands-free control via voice commands.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical field trials conducted. Bench testing only; in-house usability testing validated motor speed, direction, and light output control via finger-touch and voice commands.
Technological Characteristics
Brushless 3-phase synchronous motor with permanent magnets; 1,000-40,000 rpm range. Power supply: 100-240 VAC input, 32 VDC output. Connectivity: USB-connected tablet interface, ISO 9168 dental tubing, pneumatic footswitch. Sterilizable motor. Safety: Motor current monitoring for attachment failure detection. Software: Tablet-based application for control and status display.
Indications for Use
Indicated for professional use in general dentistry and dental restoration procedures by dentists and dental professionals in a dental office setting.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A dental operative unit and accessories is an AC-powered device that is intended to supply power to and serve as a base for other dental devices, such as a dental handpiece, a dental operating light, an air or water syringe unit, and oral cavity evacuator, a suction operative unit, and other dental devices and accessories. The device may be attached to a dental chair.
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December 15, 2022
Lares Research Bruce Holderbein Director of Engineering and Regulatory Affairs 295 Lockheed Ave Chico, California 95973
Re: K220873
Trade/Device Name: Perceptive electric dental motor and control unit Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.6640 Regulation Name: Dental Operative Unit And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class I. reserved Product Code: EIA Dated: November 16, 2022 Received: November 17, 2022
Dear Bruce Holderbein:
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 -S
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
Enclosure
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K220873
#### Device Name
Perceptive electric dental motor and control unit
Indications for Use (Describe)
This device is intended for use in general dentistry and restorative dentists and dental professionals in a dental office.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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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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Section 5 - 510k Summary - Perceptive electric dental motor and control K220873
#### Submitter
#### 807.92(a)(1)
Lares Research 295 Lockheed Ave Chico, Ca 95973
Contact person: Bruce Holderbein Telephone: 530-345-1767 extension 2862 Date prepared: March 21, 2022
#### Device Name
807.92(a)(2)
Trade Names:
Common Name: Classification Name: Regulation Number: Classification Code:
Perceptive electric dental motor and console Dental motor and control Operative dental unit 21 CFR 872.6640 EIA
#### Predicate Devices
Predicate Device (primary):
Bien Air Dental - Optima MCX, K042759
#### Device Description
The Lares Research Perceptive electrical motor and control is an air-to-electric dental unit for use in dental restoration and prophylaxis procedures. The unit includes a power supply, control unit, user display tablet, hose and a brushless motor. The control unit is programmable to adjust motor speed, motor direction, and light intensity. The inputs to the control unit are supplied by an electronic tablet which is connected to the unit via a USB cable. The electronic tablet Perceptive application accepts both finger touch and a limited set of voice commands. The motor speed can also be controlled via the pneumatic footswitch connected to the control unit. The unit is designed to control the motor to drive ISO 3964 compatible contra angle and straight dental handpieces at an output speed of 1,000 to 40,000 rpm.
#### Indications for Use
Lares Research Perceptive electric motor and control unit and Bien Air Dental Optima MCX predicate device are intended for professional use for general dentistry for and dental restoration procedures. The user motor controls for
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#### Section 5 - 510k Summary - Perceptive electric dental motor and control
restorative dental procedures for the Perceptive and the predicate device are equivalent when industry standard 1:5 or 1:1 contra angle or straight handpieces are used. Both devices are safe and effective when used in general dentistry and dental restoration procedures.
#### Device Technological Characteristics
#### 807.92(a)(6)
The Lares Research Perceptive electric motor and control unit and the predicate device include a power supply, control unit, hose, motor. The Perceptive unit also has an electronic tablet user interface taking the place of the manual control knob and switch used on the predicate device.
#### Power supply
Both units use a universal input voltage medical grade power supply to isolate the mains voltage from the user and patient and provide 32 VDC to the console. Console and user interface
Both units have user controls to set the motor speed via the console. The Bien Air Dental unit has manual controls on the console, and the Perceptive unit uses a USB port to provide a graphical user interface (finger touch) to control the motor speed, direction and light. The Lares Research Perceptive software application also accepts a limited number of user voice commands (via the connected tablet) to set motor speed and direction, and motor light on or off. The voice control for the Perceptive unit is an identical set of commands designed to set the motor speed and direction and turn the light on or off. The Lares Research Perceptive and the Bien Air Dental Optima MCX units are designed for the user's foot-operated rheostat to control the motor start and stop commands. Both consoles connect to an ISO 9168 compatible dental tubing to supply cooling air, spray air and water to a contra angle or straight handpiece attachment. Motor
The Lares Research Perceptive electric motor and control unit and the predicate device include a small, brushless motor with permanent magnets which operates from 1,000 to 40,000 rpm and is removable from the control cable and can be safely sterilized between patients. The motors for both units have an ISO 3964 E-type connection which accepts dental handpieces with the same standard design. The Lares Research Perceptive unit includes a safety program feature which senses motor current to operationally, visually and audibly warn the operator of potential attachment failure.
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#### Summary Table of Technological Characteristics
| Product | Lares Research Perceptive | Bien Air Dental Optima MCX |
|----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Power supply | | |
| Input voltage | 100-240 VAC 50 - 60 Hz | 100-240 VAC 47 - 63 Hz |
| Output power (watts) | 130 | 160 |
| Control unit | | |
| Dental unit input | ISO 9168 type 2 input | ISO 9168 type 2 input |
| Power input | 32 VDC | 32 VDC |
| User interface | Electronic tablet | Manual control knob and switch |
| Device control | Motor speed, motor direction and light | Motor speed and motor direction |
| Motor drive safety control | Motor drive current limit - motor drive<br>current is reduced with visual and audible<br>user alerts | The motor control card stops the motor<br>if the motor is locked for more than 2<br>seconds or becomes hot. |
| System error notifications | User display errors for motor connection<br>fault and motor drive fault | Motor stops or doesn't start |
| Motor | | |
| Construction | Brushless type, 3 phase motor,<br>synchronous with permanent magnets | brushless type with permanent<br>magnets |
| Motor light (LED) | Variable from 10 - 28 kLux | Yes |
| Sterilizable | Yes | Yes |
| Lubrication | Maintenance free | Maintenance free |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
Section 5 - 510k Summary - Perceptive electric dental motor and control
#### Nonclinical Tests Discussion
## Nonclinical tests included:
Performance tests were conducted in-house usability testing at Lares Research using prototype Preceptive electric dental control units. The motor speed, direction and light output were evaluated for finger-touch and voice command operation during validation testing. The Lares Research Preceptive unit maintained control of the motor speed, direction and light output.
#### Clinical Test Discussion
No clinical field trials have been conducted with the Lares Research Perceptive electric dental motor and control unit.
#### Conclusion
Information included in this submission provides data confirming the Lares Research Perceptive dental motor and control unit is substantially equivalent to
#### 807.92(b)(2)
807.92(b)(1)
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#### Section 5 – 510k Summary – Perceptive electric dental motor and control
the predicate Optima MCX motor and control unit. Both devices have the same basic system motor speed and direction controls and the same intended use. The Lares Research Perceptive unit also allows the user to control the light output and has an electronic tablet to provide improved feedback for device settings and status and allow a limited set of voice commands. Both units are equally safe and effective when used as intended for general dentistry and dental restorative procedures when coupled with contra angle or straight 1:5 speed increasing or 1:1 direct drive ISO 3964 type 3 connection handpieces.
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