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The uLab Systems Dental Aligner is indicated for the alignment of permanent teeth during orthodontic treatment of malocclusions by way of continuous gentle forces.
The uLab Systems Dental Aligner Kit is an orthodontic treatment system, that consists of doctorprescribed, clear, thin, plastic removable aligners. Patients are seen in a dental office where a dental professional (dentist/orthodontist) scans or takes a physical impression of the teeth, which is then used to fabricate the aligners. The aligners are designed and custom-made by dental professionals using uLab Systems proprietary technology. The aligners are made of aesthetic and medical grade materials chosen by doctors for their patients. During the orthodontic treatment, each preformed plastic aligner is worn in sequence by the patient as prescribed by the dental practitioner, moving the patient's teeth gradually to the ideal position.
The provided document does not describe a study that proves the device meets specific acceptance criteria in the context of AI performance for a diagnostic or treatment planning system.
The document is a 510(k) summary for the ULab Systems Dental Aligner Kit, a physical medical device (clear aligners) used for orthodontic treatment. The "performance data" section focuses on biocompatibility, design verification, user validation, packaging verification, and physical properties testing for the physical aligner product itself, not the performance of an AI algorithm in a diagnostic or treatment planning capacity.
Therefore, I cannot extract the requested information regarding AI acceptance criteria and study details from this document. The document describes the aligners as "designed and custom-made by dental professionals using uLab Systems proprietary technology," and mentions "dental software, the uLab Systems uDesign, K171295, for tooth alignment." However, it does not provide details on the AI performance or any studies related to its AI components.
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February 11, 2020
uLab Systems, Inc. % Sylvia Erickson Regulatory Consultant Sylvia Erickson Consulting 157 Ruby Avenue San Carlos, California 94070
Re: K192596
Trade/Device Name: ULab Systems Dental Aligner Kit Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.5470 Regulation Name: Orthodontic Plastic Bracket Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NXC Dated: January 3, 2020 Received: January 3, 2020
Dear Sylvia Erickson:
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,
for Srinivas "Nandu" Nandkumar, Ph.D. Director DHT1B: Division of Dental 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) K192596
Device Name uLab Systems Dental Aligner
Indications for Use (Describe)
The uLab Systems Dental Aligner is indicated for the alignment of permanent teeth during orthodontic treatment of malocclusions by way of continuous gentle forces.
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) |
| X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
__ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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K192596
510(k) Summary
This summary is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
Applicant Information:
uLab Systems, Inc. 3 Lagoon Drive Suite 180 Redwood City, CA 94065
Contact Person: Charlie Wen Phone: 650-804-1397
Submission Correspondent:
Sylvia Erickson Principal, Sylvia Erickson Consulting
Device Information:
| Trade Name: | uLab Systems Dental Aligner Kit |
|---|---|
| Common Name: | Sequential Aligner |
| Classification Name: | Orthodontic Plastic Bracket |
| Classification Regulation: | 21CFR 872.5470 |
| Device Class: | II |
| Product Code: | NXC |
Primary Predicate:
Ortho Caps GmBH Orthocaps Twinaligner, K180241
Reference Predicates:
Derby Dental Laboratory Custom Clear Aligner System, K173785 Sybron Dental Specialties Ormco Spark Aligner System, K182826 uLab Systems uDesign, K171295
Date Prepared:
February 10, 2020
Device Description:
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The uLab Systems Dental Aligner Kit is an orthodontic treatment system, that consists of doctorprescribed, clear, thin, plastic removable aligners. Patients are seen in a dental office where a dental professional (dentist/orthodontist) scans or takes a physical impression of the teeth, which is then used to fabricate the aligners. The aligners are designed and custom-made by dental professionals using uLab Systems proprietary technology. The aligners are made of aesthetic and medical grade materials chosen by doctors for their patients. During the orthodontic treatment, each preformed plastic aligner is worn in sequence by the patient as prescribed by the dental practitioner, moving the patient's teeth gradually to the ideal position.
Indications for Use:
The uLab Systems Dental Aligner is indicated for the alignment teeth during orthodontic treatment of malocclusions by way of continuous gentle forces.
Comparison of Intended Use and Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device:
The subject and predicate devices share intended use for alignment of teeth during orthodontic treatment of malocclusions by way of continuous gentle forces.
The subject and predicate device are based on the following same technological elements:
- Both devices are clear plastic sequential aligners.
- . Both devices have the same intended use for alignment of teeth during orthodontic treatment of malocclusions by way of continuous gentle forces.
- . Both devices have the same indications for use.
- Both devices have the same principle of operation.
- Both devices are fabricated based on an orthodontic treatment plan designed by the aligner manufacturer's technicians from digital scans of the patient's teeth in an untreated state.
- Both devices are made of thermoplastic.
The only differences between the subject and device are the following:
- . The subject device may alternatively be fabricated based on an orthodontic treatment plan designed by a dental practitioner.
- . The subject device materials are the same material used in the reference predicates, whereas the primary predicate device material is an unspecified thermoplastic. The subject and primary predicate devices otherwise share the same technological characteristics.
- The subject device is not designated for use during a specific time of day.
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| Attribute | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
|---|---|---|
| uLab Systems Dental Aligner (uLabSystems) | Orthocaps Twinaligner (Ortho CapsGmBH)K180241 | |
| Indicationsfor Use | The ULab System Dental Aligner isindicated for the alignment of permanentteeth during orthodontic treatment ofmalocclusions by way of continuousgentle forces. | The Orthocaps TwinAligner® Systemis indicated for the alignment ofteeth during orthodontic treatmentof malocclusions by way ofcontinuous gentle forces. |
| DeviceDescription | A series of custom-made removable clearplastic orthodontic aligners thatsequentially position teeth by way ofcontinuous gentle force. | A series of custom-made removableclear plastic orthodontic aligners thatsequentially position teeth by way ofcontinuous gentle force. |
| Principles ofOperation | Each preformed plastic tray is worn insequence by the patient as prescribed bythe dental practitioner.Orthodontic movement occurs throughcontinuous gentle forces applied to thedentition as each tooth follows theprogrammed displacement based on adoctor's prescription. | Each preformed plastic tray is worn insequence by the patient asprescribed by the dental practitioner.Orthodontic movement occursthrough continuous gentle forcesapplied to the dentition as each toothfollows the programmeddisplacement based on a doctor'sprescription. |
| AlignerDesignProcess | Dental software, the uLab SystemsuDesign, K171295, for tooth alignmentuses digital scan (untreated state) togenerate the image of a final, provisionaltreated state and then interprets a seriesof images that represent intermediateteeth states. The dental practitioner thenreviews these images and has the optionto reject, make or request modificationsto the set-up prior to approving it foraligner fabrication. Once the dentalpractitioner approves the treatment plan,the software converts the files toproduce the series of 3D models used toproduce thermoformed aligners. | Standard dental software for toothalignment uses digital scan(untreated state) to generate theimage of a final, provisional treatedstate and then interprets a series ofimages that represent intermediateteeth states. The dental practitionerthen reviews these images and hasthe option to reject or requestmodifications to the set-up prior toapproving it for aligner fabrication.Once the dental practitionerapproves the treatment plan, thesoftware converts the files toproduce the series of 3D models usedto produce thermoformed aligners. |
| Material | Zendura A (thin thermoformedpolyurethane) or Zendura FLX(copolyester and polyurethanecomposite) | Thermoplastic |
| Features | Aligners made from different materials asprescribed by physician | Aligners made from differentmaterials as prescribed by physicianfor daytime or nighttime use |
| OTC or Rx | Rx | Rx |
| Attribute | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
| uLab Systems Dental Aligner (uLabSystems) | Orthocaps Twinaligner (Ortho CapsGmBH)K180241 | |
| Sterilization | No | No |
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Performance Data:
The following performance data were provided to demonstrate safety and efficacy in support of substantial equivalence determination:
- Biocompatibility testing for the aligner materials was completed in accordance with ISO 10993 per the following:
- O Part 5: Cytotoxicity Elution -MEM
- Part 10: Intracutaneous/Intradermal Reactivity O
- Part 10: Maximimzation for Delayed-Type Hypersensitivity O
- Part 10: Oral Mucosa Irritation Test O
The test results demonstrate that the material is biocompatible for the intended use.
Additionally, biocompatibility testing for the finished device was completed in accordance with ISO 10993 per the following:
- Part 5: Cytotoxicity Elution -MEM о
- The test results demonstrate the finished device is biocompatible for the intended use.
- Design verification and process validation testing was completed, demonstrating that the manufacturing process and finished device meet product requirement specifications.
- . User validation testing was completed, demonstrating that the device confirms to the user needs and intended use.
- . Packaging verification and shelf life testing was completed, supporting the labeled shelf life of the device.
- Physical properties testing has been provided by the material manufacturer.
Summary:
The uLab Systems Dental Aligner Kit has the same intended use as the predicate device. In addition, it has similar technological characteristics; performance data demonstrates that any differences in technological characteristics do not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness. Therefore, the uLab Systems Dental Aligner is substantially equivalent to the cleared predicate device.
§ 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.