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No
The description of the software's function is limited to generating and interpreting models/images based on scans, with the dental practitioner retaining full control over the treatment plan. There is no mention of AI, ML, or any automated decision-making or learning capabilities.
Yes
The device is indicated for the alignment of teeth during orthodontic treatment of malocclusion, and it progressively moves the patient's teeth, which constitutes a therapeutic effect.
No
The device is described as an orthodontic appliance system for teeth alignment, not for diagnosing medical conditions or diseases. Its software generates models for treatment planning, not for diagnostic purposes.
No
The device description explicitly states that the OSW Aligner System consists of both proprietary 3D software and a series of thin, clear plastic removable orthodontic appliances (aligners). The aligners are a physical component of the system used for treatment.
Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostics are devices intended for use in the collection, preparation, and examination of specimens taken from the human body (such as blood, urine, tissue) to provide information for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease.
- Device Function: The OSW Aligner System is used for the physical alignment of teeth during orthodontic treatment. It uses scans of impressions or digital scans of the teeth to create a treatment plan and then manufactures physical aligners to move the teeth.
- Lack of Specimen Analysis: The device does not analyze any biological specimens from the patient's body. It works with physical or digital representations of the teeth.
- Intended Use: The intended use is for the alignment of teeth during orthodontic treatment of malocclusion, which is a physical manipulation and correction, not a diagnostic test based on biological samples.
While the device uses image processing and software to plan the treatment, this is for the purpose of designing and fabricating a physical device (the aligners) that directly interacts with the patient's teeth. It does not perform any diagnostic testing on biological samples.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
OSW Aligner System is indicated for the alignment of teeth during orthodontic treatment of malocclusion.
Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)
NXC
Device Description
The OSW Aligner System consists of a series of doctor-prescribed, thin, clear plastic removable orthodontic appliances (aligners) and proprietary 3D software. The aligners progressively move the patient's teeth in small increments from their original state to a final treated state.
The OSW Aligner System is intended as an alternative to conventional wire/bracket technology and fixed appliances for the treatment of patients with malocclusion.
The 3D software generates the model of a provisional treated state and then creates a series of models that represent intermediate teeth states. The dental practitioner reviews these models to view, edit or approve the orthodontic treatment plan. The dental practitioner has the option to reject or request modifications to the setup prior to approving it for aligner fabrication. Once the doctor approves the setup, the series of custom-made aligners are manufactured, packaged, and shipped to the dental practitioner to be dispensed to the patient for treatment.
Mentions image processing
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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
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Input Imaging Modality
scan of a PVS impression or a digital scan, intraoral scan
Anatomical Site
teeth
Indicated Patient Age Range
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Intended User / Care Setting
dental practitioner
Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
Non-Clinical Performance Testing:
- OSW OrthoSetup Software Verification Report: PASS
- OSWDP System and Software Verification Report: PASS
- Biocompatibility testing of device - Cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5): PASS
- Biocompatibility testing of device - Irritation (ISO 10993-10): PASS
- Biocompatibility testing of device - Sensitization (ISO 10993-10): PASS
- Biocompatibility testing of device - Acute Systemic Toxicity (ISO 10993-11): PASS
Clinical Testing: The performance of sequential aligners in the clinical environment has been well established since the first aligners were cleared by the FDA under product code NXC in 1998. Therefore, clinical testing was not necessary to demonstrate substantial equivalence of the OSW Aligner System to the predicate device.
Bench Testing: Bench testing of the aligners has not been performed due to the difficulty in evaluating this type of dental device in a laboratory setting. There is sufficient information available from the scientific literature and from the predicate device to demonstrate substantial equivalence of the OSW Aligner System to the predicate device.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.
Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).
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§ 872.5470 Orthodontic plastic bracket.
(a)
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.(b)
Classification. Class II.
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August 23, 2019
OSW Manufacturing, LLC % Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services, LLC 1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 510k Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114
Re: K191990
Trade/Device Name: OSW Aligner System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.5470 Regulation Name: Orthodontic plastic bracket Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NXC Dated: July 24, 2019 Received: July 25, 2019
Dear Mark Job:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 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.
For comprehensive regulatory information about mediation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely.
Srinivas Nandkumar, Ph.D. Acting Assistant Director DHT1B: Division of Dental Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K191990
Device Name OSW Aligner System
Indications for Use (Describe)
OSW Aligner System is indicated for the alignment of teeth during orthodontic treatment of malocclusion.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) Summary (K191990)
| 510(k) Owner | OSW Manufacturing, LLC
35778 Elk Lane,
Murrieta, CA 92563
Phone: 408.621.1152 |
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| Contact person | Ian Kitching
OSW Manufacturing, LLC
35778 Elk Lane,
Murrieta, CA 92563
Phone: 408.621.1152
ian@oswaligner.com |
| Date Prepared | August 23, 2019 |
| Product Code: | |
| Common Name | Orthodontic Plastic Brackets |
| Trade Name | OSW Aligner System |
| Classification Name | aligner, sequential |
| Regulation | 872.5470 |
| Class | Class II |
| Panel | Dental |
| Product Code | NXC |
| Primary Predicate | K171674
Angel Align System |
Description
The OSW Aligner System consists of a series of doctor-prescribed, thin, clear plastic removable orthodontic appliances (aligners) and proprietary 3D software. The aligners progressively move the patient's teeth in small increments from their original state to a final treated state.
The OSW Aligner System is intended as an alternative to conventional wire/bracket technology and fixed appliances for the treatment of patients with malocclusion.
The 3D software generates the model of a provisional treated state and then creates a series of models that represent intermediate teeth states. The dental practitioner reviews these models to view, edit or approve the orthodontic treatment plan. The dental practitioner has the option to
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reject or request modifications to the setup prior to approving it for aligner fabrication. Once the doctor approves the setup, the series of custom-made aligners are manufactured, packaged, and shipped to the dental practitioner to be dispensed to the patient for treatment.
Indications for Use
OSW Aligner System is indicated for the alignment of teeth during orthodontic treatment of malocclusion.
Technological Characteristics
The predicate and the OSW Aligner System were compared in the following areas and found to have similar technological characteristics and to be equivalent:
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| Device Comparison Table | ||
|---|---|---|
| OSW Aligner System | K171674 | |
| Indications for | ||
| Use Statement | The OSW Aligner System is indicated | |
| for the alignment of teeth during | ||
| orthodontic treatment of | ||
| malocclusion. | The Angel Align System is | |
| indicated for the alignment of | ||
| teeth during orthodontic treatment | ||
| of malocclusion. | ||
| 3-D Software | ||
| Description | The OSW Manufacturing 3-D | |
| Software uses a scan of a PVS | ||
| impression or a digital scan (which | ||
| represents an untreated state) to | ||
| generate the image of a final, | ||
| provisional treated state and then | ||
| interprets a series of images that | ||
| represent intermediate teeth states. | ||
| The dental practitioner then reviews | ||
| these images and has the option to | ||
| reject or request modifications to the | ||
| set-up prior to approving it for | ||
| aligner fabrication. Once the dental | ||
| practitioner approves the treatment | ||
| plan, the software converts the files | ||
| to produce the series of custom- | ||
| made aligners | The Angel 3-D Software uses a | |
| scan of a PVS impression or a | ||
| digital scan (which represents an | ||
| untreated state) to generate the | ||
| image of a final, treated state and | ||
| then interprets a series of images | ||
| that represent intermediate teeth | ||
| states. The dental practitioner then | ||
| reviews these images and has the | ||
| option to reject or request | ||
| modifications to the set-up prior to | ||
| approving it for aligner fabrication. | ||
| Once the dental practitioner | ||
| approves the treatment plan, the | ||
| software converts the files to | ||
| produce the series of custom-made | ||
| aligners | ||
| Mode of | ||
| Operation for 3-D | ||
| Software | OSW Aligner System 3-D software | |
| performs the following operations: | ||
| Produce 3D-model file of the | ||
| PVS impression or digital | ||
| scan. Identifies the individual | ||
| teeth that will require | ||
| treatment (i.e. | ||
| repositioning). Creates a treatment plan (i.e. | ||
| 3-D models that represent | ||
| the treatment plan). The | ||
| treating dental practitioner | ||
| reviews these images using | ||
| OSWDP software and has | ||
| the option to reject or | ||
| request modifications to the | ||
| set-up prior to approval. | Angel Align System 3-D software | |
| performs the following operations: | ||
| Produce 3D-model file of | ||
| the PVS impression or | ||
| digital scan. Identifies the individual | ||
| teeth that will require | ||
| treatment (i.e. | ||
| repositioning). Creates a treatment plan | ||
| (i.e. 3-D models that | ||
| represent the treatment | ||
| plan). The treating dental | ||
| practitioner reviews these | ||
| images using iOrtho | ||
| software and has the | ||
| option to reject or request | ||
| modifications to the set-up | ||
| prior to approval. | ||
| Material | 0.03" thick, thermoformed | |
| polyurethane | 0.03" thick, thermoformed | |
| polyurethane | ||
| Mode of Use | Each appliance is worn by the patient as determined by the dental practitioner, generally 2 weeks prior to being replaced by the next aligner in sequence. | Each appliance is worn by the patient as determined by the dental practitioner, generally 2 weeks prior to being replaced by the next aligner in sequence. |
| Description of Appliance Application | Removable | Removable |
| Manufacturing Method | A digital model of the patient's teeth is created from either scanning a PVS impression or directly from an intraoral scan of the patient's teeth. From the digital model, following a dental practitioner's prescription, the software generates model transforms describing the provisional final, treated state and then interpolates a series of model transforms that represent intermediate states of alignment. The resulting computer "setups" relay this information to rapid prototyping machines that produce physical positive models. The aligners are produced by thermoforming on each physical model to fabricate the sequence of aligners. | A digital model of the patient's teeth is created from either CT scanning a PVS impression or directly from an intraoral scan of the patient's teeth. From the digital model, following a dental practitioner's prescription, the software generates model transforms describing the final, treated state and then interpolates a series of model transforms that represent intermediate states of alignment. The resulting computer "setups" relay this information to rapid prototyping machines that produce physical positive models. The aligners are produced by thermoforming on each physical model to fabricate the sequence of aligners. |
Device Comparison Table
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Technological Characteristic Differences
There are no major technological characteristic differences when comparing the subject device and the predicate device, with only differences in location of manufacturing. Non-clinical performance testing mitigated any concerns regarding this difference.
Non-Clinical Performance Testing
The following non-clinical performance tests were conducted:
| Report Name | Standard | Result |
|---|---|---|
| OSW OrthoSetup Software Verification Report | N/A (FDA Guidance) | PASS |
| OSWDP System and Software Verification Report | N/A (FDA Guidance) | PASS |
| Biocompatibility testing of device - Cytotoxicity | ISO 10993-5 | PASS |
| Biocompatibility testing of device - Irritation | ISO 10993-10 | PASS |
| Biocompatibility testing of device - Sensitization | ISO 10993-10 | PASS |
| Biocompatibility testing of device - Acute Systemic Toxicity | ISO 10993-11 | PASS |
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Clinical Testing
The performance of sequential aligners in the clinical environment has been well established since the first aligners were cleared by the FDA under product code NXC in 1998. Therefore, clinical testing was not necessary to demonstrate substantial equivalence of the OSW Aligner System to the predicate device.
Bench Testing
Bench testing of the aligners has not been performed due to the difficulty in evaluating this type of dental device in a laboratory setting. There is sufficient information available from the scientific literature and from the predicate device to demonstrate substantial equivalence of the OSW Aligner System to the predicate device.
Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
By definition, a device is substantially equivalent to a predicate device when the device has the same intended use and the same technological characteristics as the previously cleared predicate device. Based on the comparison and analysis above, the OSW Aligner System is determined to be substantially equivalent to the referenced primary predicate device.