PARAPOST SYSTEM STERILIZABLE ORGANIZER

{0}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/0/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo consists of a circular seal with the text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" around the perimeter. Inside the circle is a stylized design featuring three abstract human figures connected by flowing lines, representing the department's focus on people and their well-being. Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 DEC 1 6 1999 Mr. H.J. Vogelstein Official Correspondent Coltene/Whaledent®, Inc. 750 Corporate Drive Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 Re: K993835 ParaPost System Sterilizable Organizer Trade Name: Requlatory Class: II Product Code: FRG Dated: November 10, 1999 Received: November 12, 1999 ## Dear Mr. Vogelstein: We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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, Druq, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act of the Act. include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major requlations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) requlation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP requlation may result in requlatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any {1}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Mr. Vogelstein obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations. This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510 (k) premarket notification. The FDA findinq of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market. If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diaqnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4692. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html". Sincerely yours, Superlunaes t Timothy A. Ulatowski Director Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ ## Coltène/Whaledent Inc. ## 510(k) Submission ParaPost System Sterilizable Organizer Indications for Use The ParaPost System Sterilizable Organizer (The Organizer) is used for the ultrasonic cleaning and subsequent steam sterilizing (autoclaving) of contaminated dental/medical instruments and devices (accessory devices, endodontic files and reamers, drills and burs as well as endodontic posts). in a 132°C gravity cycle for 12 minutes. Chin S. Lin (Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospita 510(k) Number _