K241153 · Progressive Aligners, Inc. · PNN · Oct 11, 2024 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K241153
Device Name
Progressive Orthodontics App
Applicant
Progressive Aligners, Inc.
Product Code
PNN · Dental
Decision Date
Oct 11, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.5470
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
The Progressive Orthodontics App is indicated for use as a front-end software tool for management of orthodontic models, systematic inspection, detailed analysis, treatment simulation and virtual appliance design options, which may be used for sequential aligner trays or refainers. These applications are based on 3D scans of the patient's dentition before the start of an orthodontic treatment. It can also be applied during the treatment to inspect and analyze the progress of the treatment. It can be used at the end of the treatment to evaluate if the outcome is consistent with the planned/desired treatment objectives. The use of the Progressive Orthodontics App requires the user to have the necessary training and domain knowledge in the practice of orthodontics, as well as to have received a dedicated training in the use of the software.
Device Story
Progressive Orthodontics App is a standalone software tool for dental professionals in clinical settings. It imports 3D digital scans (STL/OBJ) of patient dentition and 2D overlays (PNG/JPG/BMP). The software provides a 3D measurement toolbox and visualization environment for systematic inspection, analysis (arch shape, occlusion, overjet/overbite), and treatment simulation. Dental professionals use the software to design virtual orthodontic appliances (aligners/retainers) and evaluate treatment progress against planned objectives. The output is a digital file used for appliance fabrication. By enabling precise virtual planning and simulation, the device assists clinicians in designing effective orthodontic solutions, potentially improving treatment accuracy and patient outcomes.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by software integration, verification, and validation testing performed in accordance with FDA guidance and IEC 62304 standards.
Technological Characteristics
Standalone software; runs on Windows 10/11 64-bit; requires minimum 10 GB RAM, 2 GB video memory, and 10 GB HDD space. Supports STL/OBJ 3D scan imports and 2D image overlays. Features include 3D measurement, occlusion mapping, and virtual appliance design. No physical patient contact.
Indications for Use
Indicated for dental professionals to manage orthodontic models, perform inspection, analysis, treatment simulation, and virtual appliance design for patients with malocclusion. Used before, during, and after orthodontic treatment to evaluate progress and treatment objectives. Requires specialized orthodontic training.
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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October 11, 2024
Progressive Aligners Inc. Fouad Alaeddin Chief Financial Officer 135 Columbia Aliso Viejo, California 92656
Re: K241153
Trade/Device Name: Progressive Orthodontics App Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.5470 Regulation Name: Orthodontic Plastic Bracket Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PNN, LLZ Dated: September 26, 2024 Received: September 27, 2024
Dear Fouad Alaeddin:
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 (the 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 available 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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30. Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90. Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advicecomprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
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Sincerely,
# Michael E. Adjodha -S
Michael E. Adjodha, MChE, RAC, CQIA 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
Submission Number (if known)
K241153
Device Name
Progressive Orthodontics App
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Progressive Orthodontics App is indicated for use as a front-end software tool for management of orthodontic models, systematic inspection, detailed analysis, treatment simulation and virtual appliance design options, which may be used for sequential aligner trays or refainers. These applications are based on 3D scans of the patient's dentition before the start of an orthodontic treatment. It can also be applied during the treatment to inspect and analyze the progress of the treatment. It can be used at the end of the treatment to evaluate if the outcome is consistent with the planned/desired treatment objectives.
The use of the Progressive Orthodontics App requires the user to have the necessary training and domain knowledge in the practice of orthodontics, as well as to have received a dedicated training in the use of the software.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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K241153
# 510(k)
# 510(k) Summary
| Submitter: | Progressive Aligners Inc.<br>135 Columbia Ste 101<br>Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 |
|---------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Company Contact Person: | Dr. Collins Harrell, Clinical Director |
| | Phone: (949) 547-0619 |
| | Email: Collins@posortho.com |
| Submission Correspondent: | Fouad Alaeddin, CPA, CFO and Regulatory Affairs |
| | Phone: (949) 468-7951 |
| | Email: Fouad@posortho.com |
| Date Prepared: | October 10, 2024 |
| Proprietary Name: | Progressive Orthodontics App |
| Common/Usual Name: | Orthodontic Software |
| Classification Name: | Orthodontic Plastic Bracket |
| Product Code: | PNN, LLZ |
| Device Class: | Medical Device, Class II |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 872.5470 |
| Predicate Device: | Orchestrate 3D Orthodontic Software (K181112) |
# Device Description:
Predicate Device:
The Progressive Orthodontics App is an orthodontic appliance design and treatment simulation software is for use by dental professionals in a healthcare facility to assist in diagnosis and design solutions for patients. Digital scans (3D) of a patient's dentition can be loaded into the software and the dental professional can then review different treatment plans and simulations for each individual patient and decide on the most appropriate treatment. This is a software only device. Physical outputs such as aligners are not included in the scope of the clearance.
# Indication of Use:
The Progressive Orthodontics App is indicated for use as a front-end software tool for management of orthodontic models, systematic inspection, detailed analysis, treatment simulation and virtual appliance design options, which may be used for sequential aligner trays or retainers. These applications are based on 3D scans of the patient's dentition before the start of an orthodontic treatment. It can also be applied during the treatment to inspect and analyze the progress of the treatment. It can be used at the end of the treatment to evaluate if the outcome is consistent with the planned/desired treatment objectives.
The use of the Progressive Orthodontics App reguires the necessary training and domain knowledge in the practice of orthodontics, as well as to have received a dedicated training in the use of the Software .
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# Comparison to Predicate Device:
The proposed Progressive Orthodontics App has similar indications for use and uses the same fundamental technology as the legally marketed predicate device to which substantial equivalency is claimed, the Orchestrate 3D Orthodontic Software (K181112)
| | Predicate Device<br>Orchestrate 3D Orthodontic Software | Subject Device<br>Progressive_Orthodontics App |
|--------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | (K181112) | (K241153) |
| Indication of Use | The Orchestrate 3D Orthodontic Software is<br>indicated for use as a front-end software<br>tool for management of orthodontic models,<br>systematic inspection, detailed analysis,<br>treatment simulation and virtual appliance<br>design options, including dental casts,<br>which may be used for sequential aligner<br>trays or retainers. These applications are<br>based on 3D models of the patient's<br>dentition before the start of an orthodontic<br>treatment. It can also be applied during the<br>treatment to inspect and analyze the<br>progress of the treatment. It can be used<br>at the end of the treatment to evaluate if<br>the outcome is consistent with the<br>planned/desired treatment objectives.<br><br>The use of the Orchestrate 3D requires the<br>user to have the necessary training and<br>domain knowledge in the practice of<br>orthodontics, as well as to have received a<br>dedicated training in the use of the software. | The Progressive Orthodontics App is<br>indicated for use as a front-end software<br>tool for management of orthodontic<br>models, systematic inspection, detailed<br>analysis, treatment simulation and virtual<br>appliance design options, which may be<br>used for sequential aligner trays or<br>retainers. These applications are based on<br>3D scans of the patient's dentition before<br>the start of an orthodontic treatment. It<br>can also be applied during the treatment<br>to inspect and analyze the progress of the<br>treatment. It can be used at the end of the<br>treatment to evaluate if the outcome is<br>consistent with the planned/desired<br>treatment objectives.<br><br>The use of the Progressive Orthodontics App<br>requires the user to have the necessary<br>training and domain knowledge in the<br>practice of orthodontics, as well as to have<br>received a dedicated training in the use of the<br>software . |
| | Predicate Device Orchestrate 3D<br>Orthodontic Software<br>(K181112) | Subject Device<br>Progressive Orthodontics App<br>(K241153) |
| Intended Use | • Used by dental professionals in<br>orthodontic treatment planning<br>(before, during and after<br>treatment)<br>• Management of patients and<br>models<br>• Inspection, measurement and<br>analysis of orthodontic models<br>• Treatment simulation<br>• Virtual appliance preparation,<br>handling and export<br>• Provides digital file | • Used by dental professionals in<br>orthodontic treatment planning<br>(before, during, and after<br>treatment)<br>• Management of patients and<br>models<br>• Inspection, measurement, and<br>analysis of orthodontic models<br>• Treatment simulation<br>• Virtual preparation of dental<br>appliances<br>• Provides digital file |
| Software<br>Environment of Use | Dental office | Dental office |
| Software Intended<br>User | Dental professional | Dental professional |
| Intended Patient<br>Population | Patients with malocclusion | Patients with malocclusion |
| Target Anatomic<br>Area | Maxilla, Mandible | Maxilla, Mandible |
| Type of Patient<br>Contact | None | None |
| Principle of<br>Operation | • Stand Alone Software Module<br>• Imports Digital Patient Scans<br>• Can be used to design Dental Casts<br>• Useful for Diagnosis,<br>treatment planning, and<br>CAD design<br>• Virtual Planning of tooth<br>movement<br>• Supports STL Files | • Stand Alone Software Module<br>• Imports Digital Patient Scans<br>• Can be used to design Dental<br>appliances<br>• Useful for Diagnosis,<br>treatment planning, and CAD<br>design<br>• Virtual Planning of tooth movement<br>• Supports STL Files |
| Technical attributes | • OS: Windows 10 64-bit<br>• RAM: 8 GB<br>• Monitor resolution: 1280X800<br>• Video Card Memory: 1 GB<br>• Available HDD Space: 10 GB<br>• CPU: Intel compatible 2.6<br>GHz/Dual or Quad core 2.6 GHz<br>• Mouse: Any Mouse with<br>scrolling wheel or button | • OS: Windows 10 64-bit, 11 64-bit<br>• RAM: 10 GB or higher<br>• Monitor Resolution: 1280x800<br>• Video Card Memory: 2 GB<br>• Available HDD Space: 10 GB or more<br>• CPU: IntelCore i5 2.6 GHz<br>• Mouse: Any mouse with<br>scrolling wheel or button |
| | Predicate Device<br>Orchestrate 3D Orthodontic Software<br>(K181112) | New Device<br>Progressive Orthodontics App<br>(K241153) |
| Management of<br>patient/case base<br>data | Allows creating, editing, deleting, copying patient/case data | Allows creating, editing, deleting, copying patient/case data |
| Collection of Input | • Surface scan for intra-oral scanner<br>• Surface scan from STL file<br>• 2D overlay: PNG, JPG, BMP | • Surface scan for intra-oral scanner<br>• Surface scan from STL or OBJ file<br>• 2D overlay: PNG, JPG, BMP |
| Alignment of Input | Aligning surface scan image<br>• Alignment of 2D overlays (e.g., ideal arch) | Aligning surface scan image<br>• Alignment of 2D overlays (e.g., ideal arch) |
| Measurement of | 3D measurement toolbox | 3D measurement toolbox |
| Analysis of Input | • Arch shape Occlusion Map<br>• Overjet/overbite | • Arch shape Occlusion Map<br>• Tooth width Overjet/Overbite |
| Treatment<br>simulation | 3D simulation | 3D simulation |
| Virtual Appliance<br>Design | • Treatment Plans<br>• Dental Casts | • Treatment plans<br>• Appliances designs |
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## NON-CLINICAL TESTS:
Software and integration verification and validation testing were performed in accordance with the FDA Guidance Document, "Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions" (issued June 14, 2023) and FDA Guidance Document, "Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket Submissions (issued September 27, 2023)"and IEC 62304 – Software Life Cycle Processes. All test results met acceptance criteria, demonstrating the Progressive Orthodontics software performs as intended, raises no new questions of safety or effectiveness and is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
# CONCLUSION:
Progressive Aligners, Inc. considers the Progressive Orthodontics App to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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#### Comparison of Indications for Use to Predicate Device:
Based on the above comparison, the indications for use of the Progressive Orthodontics App is similar to that of the Orchestrate 3D Orthodontic Software, except for the dental casts that are not produced by the Progressive Orthodontics App. This difference is not critical to the intended use and does not constitute a new intended use, Therefore, the Progressive Orthodontics App can be considered substantially equivalent to its predicate device.
#### Comparison of Technological Features to Predicate Device:
Based on the above comparison, the design, construction, and performance characteristics of the Progressive Orthodontics App is similar to that of Orchestrate 3D Orthodontic Software. Therefore, the Progressive Orthodontics App can be considered substantially equivalent to its predicate device.
#### Summary of Performance Data and Substantial Equivalence:
Utilizing FDA Guidance document "Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions" (issued June, 14, 2023), and "The 510(k) Program:Evaluating Substantial Equivalence in Premarket Notifications {510(k}} ," the Progressive Orthodontics App underwent appropriate integration, verification, and validation testing. The software passed the testing and performed per its intended use.
## Conclusion:
Based on comparison of indications for use, technological features, performance testing, and software verification and validation testing, the Progressive Orthodontics App have been shown to be appropriate for its indications for use and is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device.
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