(442 days)
No
The description mentions specialized orthodontic CAD/CAM software for treatment planning, which is a common technology in this field, but does not explicitly state or imply the use of AI or ML for this process. The software is cleared under a product code for orthodontic model management and treatment simulation, not specifically for AI/ML-driven analysis or planning.
Yes.
The device is used to align permanent teeth through orthodontic treatment of misalignment and malocclusion, guiding teeth to their final position by continuous gentle forces, which indicates a therapeutic purpose.
No
Explanation: The device is an aligner used for orthodontic treatment to move teeth, not to diagnose a condition. The "Intended Use" clearly states it is for "alignment of permanent teeth," which is a treatment, not a diagnostic purpose.
No
The device is a physical medical device (thermoformed plastic aligners) that is manufactured based on a treatment plan developed using software. The 510(k) describes the manufacturing process and testing of the physical aligners, not just the software.
Based on the provided text, the GENIOVA Aligners are not an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) device.
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use is for the "alignment of permanent teeth... through orthodontic treatment of misalignment and malocclusion." This describes a physical intervention on the patient's teeth, not a test performed on samples taken from the body.
- Device Description: The description details the manufacturing process of physical aligners based on scans of the patient's mouth. It involves CAD/CAM software for treatment planning and thermoforming plastic. This is a manufacturing process for a physical device worn by the patient.
- Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of analyzing samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) or providing diagnostic information based on such analysis. The device's function is to physically move teeth.
The device is clearly described as a physical orthodontic appliance used for treatment, not for diagnosis.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
GENIOVA Aligners are indicated for use in the alignment of permanent teeth (i.e., all second molars) through orthodontic treatment of misalignment and malocclusion. The aligners guide teeth to their final position by way of continuous gentle forces.
Product codes
NXC
Device Description
GENIOVA aligners are thermoformed plastic aligners designed to be used in sequence to facilitate the movement of teeth to the desired final position. Sequential aligners introduce incremental movements that move teeth by a gentle continuous force. Aligners should be worn 20 to 22 hours a day and should be removed for eating and cleaning.
GENIOVA aligners are designed based on traditional mold impression or digital scans of the patient's dentition submitted by a dental health professional (e.g., a dentist or orthodontist). From the scan, specialized orthodontic CAD/CAM software is used to develop the treatment plans, which consist of sequential dental models in which the teeth are gradually realigned at each step. For these 510(k) applications, the Ortho system from 3Shape A/S (K180941) will be used.
(K180941) from 3Shape A/S. Ortho System is approved for use in orthodontic model management, systematic inspection, detailed analysis, treatment simulation and virtual appliance design options. The specialized orthodontic treatment planning software has 510k clearance for intended use under FDA Classification Product Code PNN, regulation 872.5470.
Once the treatment plan is reviewed and approved by a dental health professional, each 3D model from the treatment plan is manufactured. The aligner trays are then manufactured by thermoforming a dental thermoplastic sheet over each model. The Essix thermoplastic material used for BRIUS Clear Aligners has 510(k) clearance (K062828) for use as an aligner material; the 510(k) holder (of the material) conducted the physical properties testing for the material.
The aligner trays are then delivered to the patient by the prescribing dental health professional. This dental health professional then monitors the patient's treatment from the first aligner to the delivery of the final aligner and completion of treatment. The aligners 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
Mouth; mucosal membranes
Indicated Patient Age Range
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Intended User / Care Setting
Dental health professional (e.g., a 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
Non-Clinical Testing Summary:
Durability testing was conducted on the aligners by simulating real-world use to ensure the aligner material and manufacturing process produced aligners suitable for their prescribed period of use.
An internal manufacturing validation was performed to establish the dimensional accuracy of the manufacturing process for GENIOVA Aligners. The validation assessed intraoral scans, digital dentition models from treatment planning, 3D printed molds, and the final thermoformed aligners qualitatively or quantitatively. Digital calipers were used for point-to-point and critical displacement measurements, and visual inspections for qualitative assessment. Translational measurements were within 0.150 mm (150 microns) of the target input value, demonstrating dimensional accuracy.
Biocompatibility testing for the aligner material, the only patient contacting material, was conducted by the 510(k) holder (K062828) in accordance with ISO 10993-1. Additional cytotoxicity testing according to ISO 10993-5:2009 was performed on final manufactured GENIOVA Aligners.
Clinical Testing Summary:
Clinical performance testing was not conducted.
Key Metrics
Translational measurements were within 0.150 mm (150 microns) of the target input value.
Predicate Device(s)
K202792 - BRIUS Clear Aligners
Reference Device(s)
K180941 - Ortho System, K062828 – Essix ACE Plastic
Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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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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Geniova Technologies Sociedad Limitada % Juan Tezak Consultant Compliance4Devices 118 W Prive Cr. Delray Beach, Florida 33445
Re: K233152
Trade/Device Name: GENIOVA aligners Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.5470 Regulation Name: Orthodontic Plastic Bracket Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NXC Dated: September 27, 2023 Received: September 27, 2023
Dear Juan Tezak:
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 (the 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 available 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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30. Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90. Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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 Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 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 Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advicecomprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 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 medical devices and radiation-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-regulatory
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assistance/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,
MICHAEL E. ADJODHA -S
Michael E. Adjodha, MChE, RAC, CQIA 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
GENIOVA Aligners
Indications for Use (Describe)
GENIOVA Aligners are indicated for use in the alignment of permanent teeth (i.e., all second molars) through orthodontic treatment of misalignment and malocclusion. The aligners guide teeth to their final position 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)
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510(k) Summary
GENIOVA Aligners K233152 March, 2024
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Applicant
GENIOVA TECHNOLOGIES SOCIEDAD LIMITADA Calle Valentín Beato 21, planta-1. 28037 Madrid - Spain. Phone: +34629266297
Establishment Registration Number
Official Contact
Antonio Baselga de la Vega CEO Calle Valentín Beato 21, planta-1. 28037 Madrid - Spain. Phone: +34629266297 E-mail: abaselga@geniova.com
Representative/Consultant
Juan Tezak Carlos Marín Compliance4Devices 118 W Prive Cr. Delray Beach Fl, 33445 Phone: +1 561-789-2411 E-mail: compliance4devices@gmail.com
DEVICE AND CLASSIFICATION NAME
Device Trade Name: Common Name: Device Classification: Classification Panel: Product Code:
GENIOVA Aligners Orthodontic plastic bracket. Class II, 21 CFR 872.5470 Dental NXC — Orthodontic plastic bracket
Predicate Device Information
Predicate Device: Reference Device: K202792 - BRIUS Clear Aligners K180941 - Ortho System K062828 – Essix ACE Plastic
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Intended Use
GENIOVA Aligners are indicated for use in the alignment teeth (i.e., all second molars) through orthodontic treatment of misalignment and malocclusion. The aligners guide teeth to their final position by way of continuous gentle forces.
Device Description
GENIOVA aligners are thermoformed plastic aligners designed to be used in sequence to facilitate the movement of teeth to the desired final position. Sequential aligners introduce incremental movements that move teeth by a gentle continuous force. Aligners should be worn 20 to 22 hours a day and should be removed for eating and cleaning.
GENIOVA aligners are designed based on traditional mold impression or digital scans of the patient's dentition submitted by a dental health professional (e.g., a dentist or orthodontist). From the scan, specialized orthodontic CAD/CAM software is used to develop the treatment plans, which consist of sequential dental models in which the teeth are gradually realigned at each step. For these 510(k) applications, the Ortho system from 3Shape A/S (K180941) will be used.
(K180941) from 3Shape A/S. Ortho System is approved for use in orthodontic model management, systematic inspection, detailed analysis, treatment simulation and virtual appliance design options. The specialized orthodontic treatment planning software has 510k clearance for intended use under FDA Classification Product Code PNN, regulation 872.5470.
Once the treatment plan is reviewed and approved by a dental health professional, each 3D model from the treatment plan is manufactured. The aligner trays are then manufactured by thermoforming a dental thermoplastic sheet over each model. The Essix thermoplastic material used for BRIUS Clear Aligners has 510(k) clearance (K062828) for use as an aligner material; the 510(k) holder (of the material) conducted the physical properties testing for the material.
The aligner trays are then delivered to the patient by the prescribing dental health professional. This dental health professional then monitors the patient's treatment from the first aligner to the delivery of the final aligner and completion of treatment. The aligners are held in place by pressure and can be removed by the patient at any time.
Equivalence to Marketed Device
GENIOVA Aligners are functionally equivalent to the following predicate device: BRIUS Clear Aligners (K202792). The following table demonstrates the functional specifications of GENIOVA Aligners are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
| Specification | Subject Device:
GENIOVA Aligners | Predicate Device:
BRIUS Clear Aligners (K202792) | Comparison
Result |
|-------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|
| Regulation
Number | 21 CFR 872.5470 | 21 CFR 872.5470 | Same |
| Classification
Name | Orthodontic Plastic Bracket | Orthodontic Plastic Bracket | Same |
| Product Code | NXC | NXC | Same |
| Classification | Class II | Class II | Same |
| Specification | Subject Device:
GENIOVA Aligners | Predicate Device:
BRIUS Clear Aligners (K202792) | Comparison
Result |
| OTC or Rx | Rx | Rx | Same |
| Material | Essix Thermoplastic
(K062828) | Essix Thermoplastic
(K062828) | Same |
| Material
Properties | Acceptable material properties
established for use as an aligner. | Acceptable material properties
established for use as an aligner. | Same |
| Biocompatible | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Same |
| Device
Description | Sequential thermoformed plastic
aligners | Sequential thermoformed plastic
aligners | Same |
| Patient
Removable? | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Indication for
Use | GENIOVA Aligners are indicated for
use in the alignment of permanent
teeth (i.e., all second molars)
through orthodontic treatment of
misalignment and malocclusion. The
aligners guide teeth to their final
position by way of continuous
gentle forces. | BRIUS Clear Aligners are indicated
for use in the alignment of
permanent teeth (i.e., all second
molars) through orthodontic
treatment of misalignment and
malocclusion. The aligners guide
teeth to their final position by way
of continuous gentle forces. | Same |
| Mode of Action | Continuous gentle force applied to
teeth following the prescribed and
approved treatment plan to achieve
orthodontic movement | Continuous gentle force applied to
teeth following the prescribed and
approved treatment plan to achieve
orthodontic movement | Same |
| Anatomy
Location | Mouth; mucosal
membranes | Mouth; mucosal
membranes | Same |
| Size | Patient specific | Patient specific | Same |
| Manufacturing
Method | Thermoforming | Thermoforming | Same |
| Software used to
design aligners | 3Shape A/S's Ortho System
(K180941) | 3Shape A/S's Ortho System
(K180941) | Same |
Table 1. Comparison with predicate device for Summary
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Based on the above comparison, the indications for use, the design, construction, and performance characteristics of the GENIOVA Aligners is similar to that of the BRIUS Clear Aligners (K202792). Thus, the GENIOVA Aligners can be considered substantially equivalent to its predicate device.
Non-Clinical Testing Summary
The use of thermoplastic materials for sequential aligners intended to treat malocclusions has been well documented in scientific literature regarding incremental tooth moving forces. However, durability testing was conducted on the aligners. Real world use was simulated to ensure that the
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aligner material and manufacturing process produced aligners that were suitable for their prescribed period of use.
An internal manufacturing validation was performed to establish the dimensional accuracy of the manufacturing process for GENIOVA Aligners. The submitted intraoral scans, digital dentition models from treatment planning, 3D printed molds, and the final thermoformed aligners were all assessed quantitatively or qualitatively in the validation. Thus, each critical element in the manufacturing process was evaluated.
For the validation, digital calipers were used to perform point-to-point and critical displacement measurements, and visual inspections were performed to assess the aligner qualitatively.
Translational measurements were within 0.150 mm (150 microns) of the target input value, the predefined tolerance of the manufacturing process. There were no significant differences in the difference in the intended and measured values observed from any of the groups. This test has met the pre-established acceptance criteria to demonstrate dimensional accuracy.
The Essix thermoplastic material used for GENIOVA Aligners has 510(k) clearance (K062828) for use as an aligner material; the 510(k) holder (of the material) conducted the physical properties testing for the material. Biocompatibility testing for the aligner material, the only patient contacting material, was conducted by the 510(k) holder in accordance with International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process".
Additional cytotoxicity testing according to ISO 10993-5:2009 was performed on final manufactured GENIOVA Aligners.
Clinical Testing Summary
Clinical performance testing was not conducted.
Conclusion
Based on the information presented in these 510(k) premarket notifications the GENIOVA Aligners is considered substantially equivalent (as safe, as effective and performs as well as) to the currently marketed devices (BRIUS Clear Aligners K202792) citied in this submission. The differences noted between the GENIOVA Aligners and the predicate device do not impact safety or effectiveness based on the successfully conducted testing of the subject device.