(3 days)
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No
The description focuses on the material properties and manufacturing process of the aligners, and explicitly states that AI/ML mentions were "Not Found". The treatment planning process described relies on the dental professional's assessment and approval of a model scheme, not an AI/ML algorithm.
Yes
The device is indicated for the alignment of teeth during orthodontic treatment of malocclusion, which is a therapeutic purpose.
No
The device is described as a treatment for malocclusion, and its function involves the physical alignment of teeth, not the diagnosis of a condition. While a dental professional assesses the patient, the device itself does not perform diagnostic functions.
No
The device description clearly states that the device is a series of clear plastic aligners, which are physical objects. While software may be used in the design and manufacturing process, the device itself is a physical product.
Based on the provided information, the 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners are not an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) device.
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use is "for the alignment of teeth during orthodontic treatment of malocclusion." This describes a physical intervention on the patient's teeth, not a test performed on a sample taken from the body to provide information about a physiological state or disease.
- Device Description: The description details a series of clear plastic aligners that physically move teeth. It doesn't mention any components or processes related to analyzing biological samples.
- Input: The input is patient data collected via intra-oral scanning or physical impressions, which are used to create the physical aligners. This is not the input of a biological sample for analysis.
- Anatomical Site: The anatomical site is "Teeth," which are the target of the physical treatment, not the source of a sample for diagnostic testing.
IVD devices are typically used to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. The 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners are a therapeutic device used to physically correct the position of teeth.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
3M™ Clarity™ Aligners are 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
3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Force. 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Flex) are a series of clear plastic aligners that offer a solution for patients who want an aesthetic orthodontic treatment by utilizing a set of removable aligners to correct tooth malocclusions without the use of conventional wire and bracket orthodontic technology. The present Premarket Submission is for the simplification in the number of formulations of the aligner material. This simplification allows for streamlined manufacturing processes so that both 3M Clarity Aligners-Flex and 3M Clarity Aligners-Force can be composed of the same material with differing flexibilities. The aligners will still be named 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Force, 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Flex).
3M is offering a treatment plan with two different aligner flexibilities where the dental health professional will determine which degree of flexibility to use during the treatment plan. 3M Clarity Aligners-Flex is designed to be more flexible thereby increasing patient comfort and ease of insertion and removal. 3M Clarity Aligners-Force is designed to be more rigid increasing the force persistence. 3M will continue to offer the option of combination treatment plans where both 3M Clarity Aligners-Flex and 3M Clarity Aligners-Force can be used.
A dental health professional (e.g., orthodontist or dentist), prescribes 3M™ Clarity™ Alieners (3MTM Clarity™ Aligners-Force, 3MTM Clarity™ Aligners-Flex) based on an assessment of the patient's teeth and determines a course of treatment with the system. Patient data is collected via intra-oral scanning or taking physical impressions. The prescribing physician reviews and approves the model scheme before the molds are produced. Once approved. 3M produces trays, which are formed of clear, thin, thermoformed plastic. The trays are sent back to the dental health care professional who then provides them to the patient, confirming fit and design. The dental care professional monitors treatment from the first aligner is delivered to when the final aligner is delivered. The trays are held in place by pressure and can be removed by the patient at any time.
Mentions image processing
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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
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Input Imaging Modality
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Anatomical Site
Teeth / Dentition
Indicated Patient Age Range
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Intended User / Care Setting
Dental health professional (e.g., orthodontist or dentist)
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)
Results of translucency properties, abrasion resistance, formability, mechanical stability, dimensional stability, force persistence, fatigue cracking resistance, chemical staining resistance, transportation, and use life testing among others are included in this Premarket submission. All performance testing shows acceptable results for all tested samples.
Bench testing was conducted to compare the performance of 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Force, 3M™ ClarityTM Aligners-Flex) to the previously cleared device, 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3MTM Clarity™ ligners-Force, 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Flex) (K211190). Testing demonstrates that the safety nd performance of the subject device are substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
Biocompatibility Testing: 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Force, 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Flex) were assessed as a mucosal membrane contacting device that is intended to be in contact with the body for greater than 30 days. In accordance with the combined guidance found in ISO 10993, ISO 7405, Testing guidelines outlined in the US FDA Docket Number FDA-2013-D-0350, and Japan: PSEHB/MDED No. 0106-1 and 0612-4, the following endpoints below must be considered in the biocompatibility evaluation of this product: Physical and/or Chemical Information, Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, rritation/Intracutaneous Reactivity, Acute Systemic Toxicity, Material-Mediated Pyrogenicity, Sub-acute Toxicity, Sub-chronic Toxicity, Genotoxicity, Implantation, and Chronic Toxicity. A Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology has assessed the safety of this product and nas determined that it is safe for its intended use.
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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May 22, 2023
3M Company, Unitek Orthodontic Products % Prithul Bom Most Responsible Person Regulatory Technology Services, LLC 1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 510k Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114
Re: K231464
Trade/Device Name: 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Force, 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Flex) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.5470 Regulation Name: Orthodontic plastic bracket Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NXC Dated: May 19, 2023 Received: May 19, 2023
Dear Prithul Bom:
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
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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.
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Sincerely,
Michael E. Adjodha -S
Michael E. Adjodha, M.ChE. 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
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
Submission Number (if known)
Device Name
3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Force, 3M™ ClarityTM Aligners-Flex)
Indications for Use (Describe)
| 3M Clarity TM Aligners are indicated for the alignment of teeth during orthodontic treatment of |
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| malocclusion. |
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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3M™ Company Unitek Orthodontic Products Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (Force and Flex)
510(k) Summary 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (Flex and Force)
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3M™ Company Unitek Orthodontic Products
Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (Force and Flex)
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This 510(k) summary is submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
Submitter Information
| 510(k) Submitter | 3M Company
Unitek Orthodontic Products
2510 Conway Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55144
Establishment Registration No.: 2110898 |
|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Primary Contact | Brittany Randolph
Regulatory Affairs
brandolph@mmm.com |
| Secondary Contact | Kristin Totushek
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Phone: (651) 285-4332
ktotushek@mmm.com |
Subject Device Information
| Submission Date | 09 May 2023 |
|---|---|
| Proprietary Trade Name | 3MTM ClarityTM Aligners |
| Device Name | Aligner |
| Common Name | Sequential Aligner |
| Classification Name | Orthodontic Plastic Bracket |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 872.5470 |
| Product Code | NXC |
| Classification Panel | Dental Products Panel 76 |
| Classification | Medical Device, Class II |
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Indications for Use:
3MTM Clarity™ Aligners are indicated for the alignment of teeth during orthodontic treatment of malocclusion.
Predicate Device:
| Product Name | 3M Clarity Aligners (3M Clarity Aligners-
Force, 3M Clarity Aligners-Flex) |
|---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | 3M Company
Unitek Orthodontic Products
2510 Conway Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55144 |
| 510(k) Number | K211190 |
| Device Class | 2 |
Description of Device:
3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Force. 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Flex) are a series of clear plastic aligners that offer a solution for patients who want an aesthetic orthodontic treatment by utilizing a set of removable aligners to correct tooth malocclusions without the use of conventional wire and bracket orthodontic technology. The present Premarket Submission is for the simplification in the number of formulations of the aligner material. This simplification allows for streamlined manufacturing processes so that both 3M Clarity Aligners-Flex and 3M Clarity Aligners-Force can be composed of the same material with differing flexibilities. The aligners will still be named 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Force, 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Flex).
3M is offering a treatment plan with two different aligner flexibilities where the dental health professional will determine which degree of flexibility to use during the treatment plan. 3M Clarity Aligners-Flex is designed to be more flexible thereby increasing patient comfort and ease of insertion and removal. 3M Clarity Aligners-Force is designed to be more rigid increasing the force persistence. 3M will continue to offer the option of combination treatment plans where both 3M Clarity Aligners-Flex and 3M Clarity Aligners-Force can be used.
A dental health professional (e.g., orthodontist or dentist), prescribes 3M™ Clarity™ Alieners (3MTM Clarity™ Aligners-Force, 3MTM Clarity™ Aligners-Flex) based on an assessment of the patient's teeth and determines a course of treatment with the system. Patient data is collected via intra-oral scanning or taking physical impressions. The prescribing physician reviews and approves the model scheme before the molds are produced. Once approved. 3M produces trays, which are formed of clear, thin, thermoformed plastic. The trays are sent back to the dental health care professional who then provides them to the patient, confirming fit and design. The dental care professional monitors treatment from the first aligner is delivered to
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when the final aligner is delivered. The trays are held in place by pressure and can be removed by the patient at any time.
Technological Characteristics:
3MTM ClarityTM Aligners (3MTM Clarity™ Aligners-Force, 3M™ ClarityTM Aligners-Flex) and the previously cleared aligners, 3M Clarity Aligners (3M Clarity Aligners-Force, 3M Clarity Aligners-Flex) (K211190) technological characteristics are similar but not identical. They have the same design, device features, software, and manufacturing processes but the material is different. The subject device introduces a new material formulation but the simplification of the aligner material formulation does not impact the safety and effectiveness. Differences in technological characteristics of the subject device and the predicate device have been evaluated in accordance with the Agency's Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff: The 510(k) Program: Evaluating Substantial Equivalence in Premarket Notifications [510(k)] dated July 28, 2014. Differences in the technological characteristics do not raise significant concerns about safety or effectiveness.
| Substantial Equivalence – Intended/Indicated Use, Technological Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Feature | Predicate Device: | |
| 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3M™ | ||
| Clarity™ Aligners-Force, 3M™ | ||
| Clarity™ Aligners-Flex) | Subject Device: | |
| 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3M™ | ||
| Clarity™ Aligners-Force, 3M™ | ||
| Clarity™ Aligners-Flex) | ||
| Manufacturer | 3M Company | |
| Unitek Orthodontic Products | ||
| 2510 Conway Avenue | ||
| St. Paul, MN 55144 | No change | |
| 510(k) Number | K211190 | To be determined |
| Regulation | ||
| Number | 21 CFR 872.5470 | No change |
| Product Code | NXC | No change |
| Device Class | Class II | No change |
| Intended Use: | This product is intended for use in | |
| orthodontic treatment. | No change | |
| Indications for | ||
| Use: | 3M Clarity Aligners are indicated for | |
| the alignment of teeth during | ||
| orthodontic treatment of | ||
| malocclusion. | No change | |
| Manufacturing | ||
| Process | Aligners are manufactured using a | |
| thermoform process. | No change |
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| Substantial Equivalence – Intended/Indicated Use, Technological Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Feature | Predicate Device: | |
| 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3M™ | ||
| Clarity™ Aligners-Force, 3M™ | ||
| Clarity™ Aligners-Flex) | Subject Device: | |
| 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3M™ | ||
| Clarity™ Aligners-Force, 3M™ | ||
| Clarity™ Aligners-Flex) | ||
| Material | Two Copolyesters | Copolyester |
| Poly Cyclohexylenedimethylene | ||
| Terephthalate Glycol-Modified | ||
| (PCTG) | ||
| Technical | ||
| Features and | ||
| Properties | Orthodontic tooth movements occur | |
| through forces applied to the | ||
| dentition as each tooth follows the | ||
| programmed displacement based on a | ||
| doctor's prescription. | No change | |
| Software | Proprietary software is used in the | |
| manufacturing process of the | ||
| currently commercialized aligners. | No change |
Performance Testing:
Results of translucency properties, abrasion resistance, formability, mechanical stability, dimensional stability, force persistence, fatigue cracking resistance, chemical staining resistance, transportation, and use life testing among others are included in this Premarket submission. All performance testing shows acceptable results for all tested samples.
Software
There are no significant changes in the software used to prepare treatment plans or produce trays compared to the predicate device, 3M Clarity Aligners (3M Clarity Aligners-Force, 3M Clarity Aligners-Flex).
Biocompatibility Testing
3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Force, 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Flex) were assessed as a mucosal membrane contacting device that is intended to be in contact with the body for greater than 30 days.
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MTM Company Jnitek Orthodontic Products
Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification 3MTM ClarityTM Aligners (Force and Flex)
In accordance with the combined guidance found in ISO 10993, ISO 7405, Testing guidelines outlined in the US FDA Docket Number FDA-2013-D-0350, and Japan: PSEHB/MDED No. 0106-1 and 0612-4, the following endpoints below must be considered in the biocompatibility evaluation of this product: Physical and/or Chemical Information, Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, rritation/Intracutaneous Reactivity, Acute Systemic Toxicity, Material-Mediated Pyrogenicity, Sub-acute Toxicity, Sub-chronic Toxicity, Genotoxicity, Implantation, and Chronic Toxicity.
A Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology has assessed the safety of this product and nas determined that it is safe for its intended use.
Substantial Equivalence
Substantial equivalency of the subject device, 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3MTM Clarity™ Aligners-Force, 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Flex) to the predicate device, 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Force, 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Flex) is made on the basis of intended/indicated use, technological characteristics, and performance testing. The subject device and the predicate device are similar in that they have:
- same intended use. ●
- same indications for use, ●
- same design and device features
- same manufacturing software
- same manufacturing processes ●
- similar technological characteristics
The differences in the technological characteristics between the subject device and predicate device do not raise different questions of safety or efficacy. Therefore, the subject device is ound to be substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device, 3M™ Clarity™ ligners (3MTM ClarityTM Aligners-Force, 3MTM Clarity™ Aligners-Flex) (K211190).
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Conclusion:
The indications for use of 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Force, 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Flex) are the same as the previously cleared device, 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3MTM Clarity™ Aligners-Force, 3MTM Clarity™ Aligners-Flex) (K211190). Both devices are rthodontic clear tray aligners with a multi-layer film construction. The subject devices echnological characteristics are similar but not identical to the predicate device.
ifferences in technological characteristics of the subject device and the predicate device has een evaluated in accordance with the Agency's Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff: The 510(k) Program: Evaluating Substantial Equivalence in Premarket Notifications [510(k)] dated July 28, 2014. Differences in the technological characteristics do not raise significant concerns about safety or effectiveness. Bench testing was conducted to compare the performance of 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Force, 3M™ ClarityTM Aligners-Flex) to the previously cleared device, 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners (3MTM Clarity™ ligners-Force, 3M™ Clarity™ Aligners-Flex) (K211190). Testing demonstrates that the safety nd performance of the subject device are substantially equivalent to the predicate device.