K230106 · Nakanishi, Inc. · EGS · May 24, 2023 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K230106
Device Name
General Cutting Straight
Applicant
Nakanishi, Inc.
Product Code
EGS · Dental
Decision Date
May 24, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.4200
Device Class
Class 1
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
General Cutting Straight is intended for the following application(s): Caries removal, cavity and crown preparation, removal of dental restorations (fillings and prostheses), finishing and polishing of teeth and dental restorations. FX65 / FX65m / EX-5B General Cutting Straight is intended for the following application(s): Caries removal, cavity and crown preparation, removal of dental restorations (fillings and prostheses), finishing and polishing of teeth and dental restorations. Using a prophy angle, prophylaxis treatment of the surface of teeth and dental restorations.
Device Story
Dental straight handpiece; used by dental professionals in general dentistry. Inputs: rotational force from ISO 3964-compliant electric or air motor. Mechanism: internal spindle transmits rotation to mounted rotary instruments (ISO 1797-compliant) or prophy angles; 1:1 transmission ratio models maintain motor speed; 4:1 ratio model (EX-5B) uses speed-reducing gear. Outputs: mechanical rotation for cutting, finishing, polishing, or prophylaxis. Used in clinical dental settings. Healthcare provider operates device manually to perform procedures; output directly affects tissue/restoration removal and surface finishing. Benefits: enables precise dental procedures, caries removal, and restoration maintenance.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including performance testing per ISO 14457:2017 and biocompatibility evaluation per ISO 10993-1 (cytotoxicity, sensitization, intracutaneous reactivity, acute systemic toxicity, and material-mediated pyrogenicity). Reprocessing instructions validated per ISO 17665-1:2006.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: stainless steel, titanium, or aluminum. Coupling: ISO 3964. Rotary instrument compatibility: ISO 1797. Prophy angle compatibility: ANSI ADA Standard No. 85-2004 or ISO 14457. Transmission: 1:1 or 4:1 gear reduction. Chuck: Mechanical (Bur Lock Ring). Sterilization: Steam. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-1 compliant.
Indications for Use
Indicated for dental healthcare professionals for caries removal, cavity/crown preparation, removal of dental restorations, and finishing/polishing of teeth/restorations. Select models (FX65, FX65m, EX-5B) also indicated for prophylaxis treatment using a prophy angle.
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.
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May 24, 2023
Nakanishi Inc. % Dr. Akiko Dohi Regulatory Scientist Ken Block Consulting LLC 800 E Campbell Road, Suite 202 Richardson, Texas 75081
Re: K230106
Trade/Device Name: General Cutting Straight Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.4200 Regulation Name: Dental Handpiece And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class I, reserved Product Code: EGS Dated: January 13, 2023 Received: January 13, 2023
Dear Dr. Akiko Dohi:
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 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) K230106
Device Name General Cutting Straight
#### Indications for Use (Describe) X65L / X65 / M65
General Cutting Straight is intended for the following application(s):
Caries removal, cavity and crown preparation, removal of dental restorations (fillings and prostheses), finishing and polishing of teeth and dental restorations.
FX65 / FX65m / EX-5B
General Cutting Straight is intended for the following application(s):
Caries removal, cavity and crown preparation, removal of dental restorations (fillings and prostheses), finishing and polishing of teeth and dental restorations. Using a prophy angle, prophylaxis treatment of the surface of teeth and dental restorations.
| 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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# NSK
| 510(k) Summary | | K230106 |
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| Applicant/ Sponsor: | NAKANISHI INC.<br>700 Shimohinata<br>Kanuma, Tochigi, 322-8666 Japan | |
| Contact Person: | Mr. Masaaki Kikuchi<br>General Manager, Quality/Regulatory Affairs Department<br>700 Shimohinata<br>Kanuma Tochigi 322-8666 Japan<br>TEL: +81-289-64-7277<br>FAX: +81-289-62-9738<br>Email: m-kikuchi@nsk-nakanishi.co.jp | |
| Date Prepared: | January 13, 2022 | |
| Submission Type: | Traditional 510(k) | |
| New Device: | Manufacturer:<br>Trade Name:<br>Common Name:<br>Classification Name:<br>Product Code:<br>Regulation:<br>Regulatory Class: | NAKANISHI INC.<br>General Cutting Straight<br>Dental straight handpiece<br>Handpiece, Contra- And Right-Angle Attachment, Dental<br>EGS<br>§872.4200, Dental Handpiece and Accessories<br>I |
| Predicate Device: | Clearance:<br>Manufacturer:<br>Trade Name:<br>Classification Name:<br>Product Code:<br>Regulation:<br>Regulatory Class: | K132356 dated January 31, 2014<br>SciCan GmbH<br>SANAO Dental Handpieces<br>Handpiece, Contra- And Right-Angle Attachment, Dental<br>EGS<br>§872.4200, Dental Handpiece and Accessories<br>I |
| Device<br>Description: | The General Cutting Straight is a prescription-only dental straight handpiece<br>used by qualified dental healthcare professionals in general dentistry. The<br>General Cutting Straight includes six models: X65L, X65, M65, FX65m, FX65,<br>and EX-5B. The General Cutting Straight conforms to ISO 14457 and is driven<br>by an ISO 3964-compliant electric or air motor. The General Cutting Straight<br>achieves its intended use in conjunction with an ISO 1797-compliant rotary<br>instrument or a prophy angle that conforms to either ANSI ADA Standard No.<br>85-2004 (R2009) or ISO 14457. The General Cutting Straight is composed<br>mainly of stainless steel, titanium, or aluminum, depending on the model, and is<br>reusable, requiring cleaning and steam sterilization. The accessories of the<br>General Cutting Straight include the Bur Stopper, Bur Stopper Puller, and E-<br>Type Spray Nozzle. The General Cutting Straight is lubricated with the PANA<br>SPRAY Plus [K163486] using the E-Type Spray Nozzle. | |
| Principle of<br>Operation /<br>Mechanism of<br>Action: | The General Cutting Straight is driven by an ISO 3964-compliant electric or air<br>motor and transmits the rotational force through the internal spindle to the<br>mounted rotary instruments for achieving its intended use. The models whose<br>transmission ratio is 1:1 transmit the rotational speed as is from the motor to the<br>mounted instrument. The model whose ratio is 4:1 includes a speed reducing<br>gear mechanism and slows down the rotational speed to ¼ prior to transmitting<br>the rotation to the mounted instrument. | |
| Statement of | X65L/X65/M65 | |
| Intended Use: | General Cutting Straight is intended for the following application(s): | |
| | Caries removal, cavity and crown preparation, removal of dental restorations<br>(fillings and prostheses), finishing and polishing of teeth and dental restorations. | |
| | FX65/FX65m/EX-5B<br>General Cutting Straight is intended for the following application(s):<br>Caries removal, cavity and crown preparation, removal of dental restorations<br>(fillings and prostheses), finishing and polishing of teeth and dental restorations.<br>Using a prophy angle, prophylaxis treatment of the surface of teeth and dental<br>restorations. | |
| Summary of | Technological characteristics of the General Cutting Straight are briefly | |
| Technological | summarized and compared to those of the predicate device in the table below. | |
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## 510(k) Summary
Technological Characteristics:
| | New Device | Predicate Device |
|--------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Trade/Device<br>Name | General Cutting Straight | SANAO Dental Handpieces |
| 510(k) Submitter<br>[K Number] | NAKANISHI INC.<br>[TBD] | SciCan GmbH<br>[K132356] |
| Product Code | EGS | EGS |
| Classification<br>Name | Handpiece, Contra- And Right-Angle<br>Attachment, Dental | Handpiece, Contra- And Right-Angle<br>Attachment, Dental |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 872.4200<br>Dental Handpiece and Accessories | 21 CFR 872.4200<br>Dental Handpiece and Accessories |
| Device Class | I | I |
| Indications for<br>Use | X65L/X65/M65<br>General Cutting Straight is intended for the<br>following application(s):<br>Caries removal, cavity and crown<br>preparation, removal of dental restorations<br>(fillings and prostheses), finishing and<br>polishing of teeth and dental restorations.<br>FX65/FX65m/EX-5B<br>General Cutting Straight is intended for the<br>following application(s):<br>Caries removal, cavity and crown<br>preparation, removal of dental restorations<br>(fillings and prostheses), finishing and<br>polishing of teeth and dental restorations.<br>Using a prophy angle, prophylaxis<br>treatment of the surface of teeth and dental<br>restorations. | This medical device is only intended<br>for dental treatment in the area of<br>dentistry. It is intended to be used for<br>the following applications:<br>• SANAO 200L/40ST: The removal of<br>decayed matter, cavity and crown<br>preparations, the removal of fillings<br>and surface finishing of tooth and<br>restoration surfaces.<br>• SANAO 40/40L/10/10L: Cavity<br>preparations, caries excavation,<br>endodontics, surface finishing of tooth<br>and restoration surfaces.<br>• SANAO PSI/PSO: prophylaxis<br>treatment. |
| Rx/OTC Use | Rx Only | Rx Only |
| Application | General dentistry and prophylaxis | General dentistry and prophylaxis |
| | New Device | Predicate Device |
| Trade/Device<br>Name | General Cutting Straight | SANAO Dental Handpieces |
| Models | General dentistry:<br>X65, X65, M65<br>General dentistry & Prophylaxis:<br>FX65m, FX65, EX-5B | General dentistry:<br>SANAO 200L, 40ST<br>SANAO 40, 40L, 10, 10L<br>Prophylaxis:<br>SANAO PSI, PSO |
| Materials | Biocompatible per ISO 10993-1 | Biocompatible per ISO 10993-1 |
| Driven by | Electric or air motor | Electric or air motor |
| Coupling with<br>Motor | ISO 3964 | ISO 3964 |
| Maximum Input<br>Speed | 40,000 min-1 | 40,000 min-1 |
| Transmission<br>Ratio | 1:1<br>X65L, X65, M65, FX65m, FX65<br>4:1<br>EX-5B | 1:1<br>SANAO 40, 40L, 40ST<br>5:1<br>SANAO 10, 10L, PSI, PSO<br>1:5<br>SANAO 200L |
| Maximum Output<br>Speed | 10,000 min-1:<br>EX-5B<br>40,000 min-1:<br>X65L, X65, M65, FX65m, FX65 | 8,000 min-1:<br>SANAO 10 10L, PSI, PSO<br>40,000 min-1:<br>SANAO 40, 40L, 40ST<br>200,000 min-1:<br>SANAO 200L |
| Type of Chuck | Mechanical Chuck (Bur Lock Ring): All<br>models | Push Button:<br>SANAO 200L, 40, 40L, 10, 10L<br>Mechanical Chuck (Clamping ring):<br>SANAO 40ST<br>Not Applicable:<br>SANAO PSI, PSO |
| Burs | ISO 1797 Type 1<br>X65L, X65, M65 (Ø2.334-2.35 mm)<br>ISO 1797 Type 2<br>X65L, X65, M65, FX65m, FX65,<br>EX-5B (Ø2.334-2.35 mm) | ISO 1797 Type 1<br>SANAO 40, 40L (Ø2.35 mm)<br>SANAO 10, 10L (Ø 2.35 mm)<br>ISO 1797 Type 2<br>SANAO 40ST (Ø 2.35 mm)<br>ISO 1797 Type 3<br>SANAO 200L (Ø 1.60 mm) |
| Prophy Angles | FX65m, FX65, EX-5B with prophy angles<br>conforming to ANSI ADA Standard No.<br>85-2004 (R2009) or ISO 14457 | PSI with Screw-In-Function (with ISO<br>13295 Type 3)<br>PSO with mandrels with Snap-on-<br>Function (ISO 13295 Type 5) |
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## 510(k) Summary
The General Cutting Straight was developed under applicable international Summary of Non-Clinical/ standards, specifications, and FDA guidance documents. NAKANISHI INC. Performance validated reprocessing instructions of the subject device based on ISO 17665-1:2006 Testing: "Sterilization of health care products — Moist heat — Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical
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### 510(k) Summary
devices" and the FDA guidance document "Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling." Based on the validation results, NAKANISHI INC. determined that the subject device can be used safely and included the validated reprocessing instructions in the operation manual of the subject device. The operation manual of the subject device is included in Section 13 Proposed Labeling.
NAKANISHI INC. evaluated the biocompatibility of the subject device based on ISO 10993-1:2018 "Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" and the FDA guidance document "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process"" and included:
- Cytotoxicity per ISO10993-5 ●
- Sensitization per ISO10993-10
- Intracutaneous Reactivity per ISO10993-10 0
- Acute Systemic Toxicity per ISO 10993-11 ●
- Material-Mediated Pyrogenicity per ISO 10993-11 ●
Based on the evaluation, NAKANISHI INC. concluded that the subject device is biocompatible.
NAKANISHI INC. conducted performance testing in accordance with ISO 14457:2017 "Dentistry - Handpieces and motors" for the safety and effectiveness of the subject device. All acceptance criteria for the applicable tests were met.
Together, these verification/validation activities successfully demonstrate that the General Cutting Straight performs as intended and raises no new questions regarding either safety or effectiveness when compared to the predicate device.
- Clinical Clinical testing was not required as the differences from the predicate device are Testing: minor and non-clinical testing is believed to be sufficient for a determination of substantial equivalence of the General Cutting Straight.
- Conclusion: Based on the similarities in intended use, principles of operation, and functional design, demonstrating that the General Cutting Straight is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the predicate device, NAKANISHI INC. considers the General Cutting Straight to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device identified above.
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