(202 days)
No
The description focuses on the physical aligners, the manufacturing process based on digital scans and physician approval, and clinical performance data. There is no mention of AI or ML being used in the design, planning, or manufacturing process.
Yes
Explanation: The device is indicated for the alignment of teeth through orthodontic treatment of malocclusion and facilitates the movement of a patient's teeth and repositioning of the mandible, which are therapeutic actions.
No
Explanation: The device is an aligner used for orthodontic treatment (aligning teeth), not for diagnosing medical conditions. Its function is to facilitate physical tooth movement, not to provide diagnostic information.
No
The device is described as consisting of "multiple stages of thermoformed plastic aligners" which are physical, manufactured components, not solely software.
Based on the provided text, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use is "alignment of teeth through orthodontic treatment of malocclusion." This describes a therapeutic intervention, not a diagnostic test performed on samples from the human body.
- Device Description: The device is a physical appliance (thermoformed plastic aligners) designed to apply force to teeth and reposition the mandible. It is used directly on the patient's teeth and jaw.
- Lack of IVD Characteristics: The description does not mention any analysis of biological samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) or the use of reagents or instruments for in vitro testing.
IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body to provide information for diagnostic, monitoring, or screening purposes. This device is a medical device used for treatment.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
Indicated for use in alignment of teeth through orthodontic treatment of malocclusion.
The Proposed Device is indicated for use in the alignment or mixed dentition teeth through orthodontic treatment of misalignment and malocclusion, with 20 to 22 hours of daily wear for at least 10 days. The Proposed Device allows the option of forward repositioning of the mandible to a more optimal bite profile.
Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)
NXC
Device Description
This premarket notification is submitted to notify the FDA of Wuxi EA Medical Technologies' intent of changes to the Clear Aligner (hereafter referred to as "Proposed Device") to the currently marketed reference device's, Clear Aligner (K203688, cleared October 8, 2021) (hereafter referred to as "Reference Device") indications for use to include mixed dentition, a wear time of at least 10 days, and mandibular repositioning features.
The Proposed Device consists of multiple stages of thermoformed plastic aligners designed to be worn in sequence to facilitate the movement of a patient's teeth to the final desired treatment position. The sequential stages of aligners introduce incremental move teeth by way of gentle continuous force and reposition the mandible to achieve a more optimal bite profile. The aligners are to be worn 20 to 22 hours a day and are to be removed for cleaning. Patients can be prescribed with more than one aligner of different materials within a single stage.
The Proposed Device is designed from digital scans of a patient's dentition submitted by a dental health professional (e.g. dentist or orthodontist). Using the scan, sequential stages of dental models are designed and approved by a physician prior to physical manufacturing. The Proposed Device includes mandibular repositioning features known as "A6" on each upper and lower aligner. A6 is intended for use in patients with growing mandibles presenting with retrognathic Class II malocclusions in permanent dentition or stable late mixed dentition.
Once the treatment plan is reviewed and approved by a dental health professional, the 3D model of each stage from the treatment plan is manufactured by 3D printed models are then thermoformed over with a suitable dental thermoplastic sheet. The final manufactured aligner stages are then delivered to the patient. The patients' dental health professional then monitors their treatment from the placement of delivered initial aligner stage to the final aligner stage.
Mentions image processing
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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
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Input Imaging Modality
digital scans of a patient's dentition
Anatomical Site
teeth, mandible
Indicated Patient Age Range
The Proposed Device is indicated for use in the alignment or mixed dentition teeth through orthodontic treatment of misalignment and malocclusion... A6 is intended for use in patients with growing mandibles presenting with retrognathic Class II malocclusions in permanent dentition or stable late mixed dentition.
Intended User / Care Setting
dental health professional (e.g. dentist or orthodontist)
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:
The use of thermoplastic materials for sequential aligners intended to treat malocclusions has been well documented in scientific literature regarding incremental tooth moving forces. An internal manufacturing validation was performed to test the manufacturing process for Proposed Device. The robustness of the process was demonstrated from 3D printing through thermoforming.
The thermoplastic materials used for the Proposed Device has passed the required testing for material characterization. Material testing was conducted on the aligner materials according to internal design specification and with the applicable performance standards. Biocompatibility testing for the aligner materials, the only patient contacting aspect, was conducted in accordance with International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process."
Clinical performance testing:
Retrospective clinical data has been provided the Proposed Device. The data collected for the study showed that successful alignment of teeth through orthodontic treatment of misalignment and malocclusion with at 20 to 22 hours of daily wear for at least 10 days was achieved when using the Proposed 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.
Invisalign MAF Aligners (K181739)
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.
Clear Aligner (K203688)
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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June 13, 2023
Wuxi EA Medical Instruments Technologies Limited. % Breanne Butler Regulatory Affairs Consultant Prime Path Medtech 1321 Upland Dr. Suite 6792 Houston, Texas 77043
Re: K223517
Trade/Device Name: Clear Aligner Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.5470 Regulation Name: Orthodontic Plastic Bracket Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NXC Dated: May 12, 2023 Received: May 15, 2023
Dear Breanne Butler:
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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Michael E. Adjodha -
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Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
Device Name Clear Aligner
Indications for Use (Describe)
Indicated for use in alignment of teeth through 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
510(k) SUMMARY - K223517
A summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information for this special 510(k) in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
| Submitter: | Wuxi EA Medical Instruments Technologies Limited
No.1619 Huishan Avenue, Huishan Economic Development Zone
Wuxi, Jiangsu Province
China |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Company Contact Person:
Phone:
Email: | Jessica Luo, Regulatory Affairs, Angel Align
+86.0510.83591717(181)
luoyuqing@angelalign.com |
| Submission Correspondent:
Address:
Phone:
Email: | Breanne Butler, Regulatory Affairs Consultant
1321 Upland Dr. Suite 6792 Houston, TX 77043
860-810-5594
bbutler@primepathmedtech.com |
| Date Prepared: | November 15, 2022 |
| Proprietary Name: | Clear Aligner |
| Common Name: | Orthodontic plastic bracket. |
| Product Code: | NXC – Orthodontic plastic bracket. |
| Device Classification: | Class II, 21 CFR 872.5470 |
| Predicate Device: | Invisalign MAF Aligners (K181739) |
| Reference Predicate: | Clear Aligner (K203688) |
Device Description:
This premarket notification is submitted to notify the FDA of Wuxi EA Medical Technologies' intent of changes to the Clear Aligner (hereafter referred to as "Proposed Device") to the currently marketed reference device's, Clear Aligner (K203688, cleared October 8, 2021) (hereafter referred to as "Reference Device") indications for use to include mixed dentition, a wear time of at least 10 days, and mandibular repositioning features.
The Proposed Device consists of multiple stages of thermoformed plastic aligners designed to be worn in sequence to facilitate the movement of a patient's teeth to the final desired treatment position. The sequential stages of aligners introduce incremental move teeth by way of gentle
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continuous force and reposition the mandible to achieve a more optimal bite profile. The aligners are to be worn 20 to 22 hours a day and are to be removed for cleaning. Patients can be prescribed with more than one aligner of different materials within a single stage.
The Proposed Device is designed from digital scans of a patient's dentition submitted by a dental health professional (e.g. dentist or orthodontist). Using the scan, sequential stages of dental models are designed and approved by a physician prior to physical manufacturing. The Proposed Device includes mandibular repositioning features known as "A6" on each upper and lower aligner. A6 is intended for use in patients with growing mandibles presenting with retrognathic Class II malocclusions in permanent dentition or stable late mixed dentition.
Once the treatment plan is reviewed and approved by a dental health professional, the 3D model of each stage from the treatment plan is manufactured by 3D printed models are then thermoformed over with a suitable dental thermoplastic sheet. The final manufactured aligner stages are then delivered to the patient. The patients' dental health professional then monitors their treatment from the placement of delivered initial aligner stage to the final aligner stage.
Intended Use:
The Proposed Device is indicated for use in the alignment or mixed dentition teeth through orthodontic treatment of misalignment and malocclusion, with 20 to 22 hours of daily wear for at least 10 days. The Proposed Device allows the option of forward repositioning of the mandible to a more optimal bite profile.
Comparison to Predicate and Reference Devices:
The Proposed Device is functionally equivalent to the following predicate device, Invisalign System with Mandibular Advancement Features (Invisalign MAF) (K181739, cleared October 26, 2018) (hereafter referred to as "Predicate Device"), and possesses minor differences to the previously cleared Reference Device. The following table demonstrates the functional specifications of the Proposed Device is substantially equivalent to the Predicate Device, minorly different to Reference Device, and raises no questions regarding safety and effectiveness of the device.
| Subject Device: | Predicate Device: | Reference Device: | Comparison | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specification | Clear Aligner | Invisalign MAF | Clear Aligner | Result | |
| (K223517) | (K181739) | (K203688) | |||
| Regulation | |||||
| Number | 21 CFR 872.5470 | 21 CFR 872.5470 | 21 CFR 872.5470 | Same | |
| Classification | |||||
| Name | Orthodontic Plastic | ||||
| Bracket | Orthodontic Plastic | ||||
| Bracket | Orthodontic Plastic | ||||
| Bracket | Same | ||||
| Product Code | NXC | NXC | NXC | Same | |
| Classification | Class II | Class II | Class II | Same | |
| OTC or Rx | Rx | Rx | Rx | Same | |
| Material | (1) Multilayer | ||||
| thermoformed | |||||
| copolyester and | |||||
| polyurethan | |||||
| composite and | |||||
| (2) Thermoplastic | |||||
| Polyurethane | Thermoplastic | ||||
| polyurethane- | |||||
| polyester composite | |||||
| resin | (1) Multilayer | ||||
| thermoformed | |||||
| copolyester and | |||||
| polyurethan | |||||
| composite or | |||||
| (2) Thermoplastic | |||||
| Polyurethane | Similar to | ||||
| Predicate (1), | |||||
| Same as | |||||
| Reference (1 | |||||
| & 2) | |||||
| Specification | Subject Device: | ||||
| Clear Aligner | |||||
| (K223517) | Predicate Device: | ||||
| Invisalign MAF | |||||
| (K181739) | Reference Device: | ||||
| Clear Aligner | |||||
| (K203688) | Comparison | ||||
| Result | |||||
| Material | |||||
| Properties | Acceptable material | ||||
| properties | |||||
| established for use | |||||
| as an aligner. | Acceptable | ||||
| materials properties | |||||
| established for use | |||||
| as an aligner. | Acceptable | ||||
| materials | |||||
| properties | |||||
| established for use | |||||
| as an aligner. | Same | ||||
| Material | |||||
| Testing | Tested for | ||||
| performance in | |||||
| accordance with | |||||
| internal design | |||||
| specification and | |||||
| with the applicable | |||||
| performance | |||||
| standards. | Tested for | ||||
| performance in | |||||
| accordance with | |||||
| internal design | |||||
| specification and | |||||
| with the applicable | |||||
| performance | |||||
| standards. | Tested for | ||||
| performance in | |||||
| accordance with | |||||
| internal design | |||||
| specification and | |||||
| with the applicable | |||||
| performance | |||||
| standards. | Same as | ||||
| Reference | |||||
| Device | |||||
| Biocompatible | Biocompatible | ||||
| according to ISO | |||||
| 10993-1 (Biological | |||||
| evaluation of | |||||
| medical devices – | |||||
| Part 1: Evaluation | |||||
| and testing within a | |||||
| risk management | |||||
| system). | Biocompatible | ||||
| according to ISO | |||||
| 10993-1 (Biological | |||||
| evaluation of | |||||
| medical devices – | |||||
| Part 1: Evaluation | |||||
| and testing within a | |||||
| risk management | |||||
| system). | Biocompatible | ||||
| according to ISO | |||||
| 10993-1 (Biological | |||||
| evaluation of | |||||
| medical devices – | |||||
| Part 1: Evaluation | |||||
| and testing within | |||||
| a risk management | |||||
| system). | Same | ||||
| Sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Same | |
| Device | |||||
| Description | Sequential | ||||
| thermoformed | |||||
| plastic aligners | Sequential | ||||
| thermoformed | |||||
| plastic aligners | Sequential | ||||
| thermoformed | |||||
| plastic aligners | Same | ||||
| Patient | |||||
| Removable? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same | |
| Indication for | |||||
| Use | Indicated for use in | ||||
| alignment of teeth | |||||
| through orthodontic | |||||
| treatment of | |||||
| malocclusion. | Indicated for the | ||||
| orthodontic | |||||
| treatment of | |||||
| malocclusion. | Indicated for the | ||||
| alignment of teeth | |||||
| during orthodontic | |||||
| treatment of | |||||
| malocclusion in | |||||
| patients with | |||||
| permanent | |||||
| dentition (i.e. all | |||||
| second molars). | Similar | ||||
| Intended Use | Orthodontic tooth | ||||
| movement | Orthodontic tooth | ||||
| movement | Orthodontic tooth | ||||
| movement | Same | ||||
| Mode of | |||||
| Action | Continuous gentle | ||||
| force applied to | |||||
| teeth following the | |||||
| prescribed and | |||||
| approved treatment | Continuous gentle | ||||
| force applied to | |||||
| teeth following the | |||||
| prescribed and | |||||
| approved treatment | Continuous gentle | ||||
| force applied to | |||||
| teeth following the | |||||
| prescribed and | |||||
| approved | Same | ||||
| Specification | Subject Device: | ||||
| Clear Aligner | |||||
| (K223517) | Predicate Device: | ||||
| Invisalign MAF | |||||
| (K181739) | Reference Device: | ||||
| Clear Aligner | |||||
| (K203688) | Comparison | ||||
| Result | |||||
| plan to achieve | |||||
| orthodontic | |||||
| movement. | plan to achieve | ||||
| orthodontic | |||||
| movement | treatment plan to | ||||
| achieve | |||||
| orthodontic | |||||
| movement | |||||
| Lower Jaw | |||||
| Adjustment | |||||
| Mechanism | Mandibular | ||||
| repositioning | |||||
| features known as | |||||
| "A6" | Mandibular | ||||
| Advancement | |||||
| Features also known | |||||
| as "Precision Wings" | N/A | Same as | |||
| predicate | |||||
| device |
Table 5.1: Device Comparison
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Comparison of Indications for Use to Predicate Devices and Previously Cleared Devices:
The Proposed Device in this submission is the same as the Predicate Device as they are both indicated for use in the alignment of teeth and mandibular repositioning through orthodontic treatment of malocclusion. It can be used for both permanent and mixed dentition with a wear time 20 to 22 hours a day for at least 10 days. The differences between the indications for use of the Proposed Device, Predicate Device, and the previously cleared Reference Device do not raise questions of substantial equivalence. The Proposed Device guides patients' teeth and mandible to their desired treated position by way of continuous gentle forces in sequential aligner stages. Thus, the Proposed Device can be considered substantially equivalent to the Predicate Device and Reference Device.
The difference between the Proposed Device in this submission and the Reference Device is the inclusion of mandibular repositioning and of teeth for treatment of malocclusion. The Proposed Device additionally differs from the Predicate Device in allowing the use of multiple aligner materials. The Thermoplastic Polyurethane material of the Proposed Device is the same as the Reference Device and the Copolyester and Polyurethane Multilayer material is similar to the Predicate Device and raises no questions in the safety or effectiveness of the Proposed Device, demonstratial equivalence to the Predicate Device.
Comparison of Technological Characteristics to Predicate Devices:
Based on the above comparison, the design, construction, and performance characteristics of the Proposed Device are similar to the Predicate Device. Thus, Proposed Device can be considered substantially equivalent to the Predicate Device.
Non-clinical performance testing:
The use of thermoplastic materials for sequential aligners intended to treat malocclusions has been well documented in scientific literature regarding incremental tooth moving forces. An internal manufacturing validation was performed to test the manufacturing process for Proposed Device. The robustness of the process was demonstrated from 3D printing through thermoforming.
The thermoplastic materials used for the Proposed Device has passed the required testing for material characterization. Material testing was conducted on the aligner materials according to internal design specification and with the applicable performance standards. Biocompatibility testing for the aligner materials, the only patient contacting aspect, was conducted in accordance with International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process."
Clinical performance testing:
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Retrospective clinical data has been provided the Proposed Device. The data collected for the study showed that successful alignment of teeth through orthodontic treatment of misalignment and malocclusion with at 20 to 22 hours of daily wear for at least 10 days was achieved when using the Proposed Device.
Conclusion:
Based on similarities in indications for use, technological characteristics, non-clinical performance data, the Proposed Device is substantially equivalent to the Predicate Device, Invisalign MAF (K181739) and the previously cleared Reference Device, Angel Align System (K203688).