K Number
K981036
Device Name
SMARTBOND
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
1999-04-05

(382 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
872.3750
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdparty
Intended Use
the bonding Adhesive to be used as an orthodontic bonding agent, for the bonding of orthodontic braces on the tooth (brackets, tubes and which ever) for a limited period of time.
Device Description
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No
The summary describes a bonding adhesive for orthodontic braces and contains no mention of AI, ML, image processing, or any other technology typically associated with AI/ML in medical devices.

Yes
Explanation: The device is an orthodontic bonding agent used to bond braces to teeth for a limited period, which directly impacts the structure and function of the teeth for therapeutic purposes (orthodontic correction).

No
The device is described as an "orthodontic bonding agent" for attaching braces, which is a treatment function, not a diagnostic one.

No

The device is described as a bonding adhesive, which is a physical substance, not software.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is for bonding orthodontic braces to teeth. This is a direct application to the patient's body for a therapeutic purpose (orthodontic treatment).
  • IVD Definition: In vitro diagnostics are devices used to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. This device does not involve testing such specimens.
  • Anatomical Site: The anatomical site is the tooth, which is part of the patient's body, not a specimen being tested in vitro.

Therefore, this device falls under the category of a medical device used for treatment, not an in vitro diagnostic device.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

the bonding Adhesive to be used as an orthalontic bonding agent, for Adhesive to be used as an othershill bonding agently by a programs. of orthodontic braces on the tooth (brackets, tubes and which addere of) for a limited period of time.

Product codes

DYH

Device Description

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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

tooth

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

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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

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Key Metrics

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Predicate Device(s)

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Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 872.3750 Bracket adhesive resin and tooth conditioner.

(a)
Identification. A bracket adhesive resin and tooth conditioner is a device composed of an adhesive compound, such as polymethylmethacrylate, intended to cement an orthodontic bracket to a tooth surface.(b)
Classification. Class II.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

5 1999 APR

Mr. Mark Manni Manager of Quality Assurance and Regulatory affairs G.A.C. International, Incorporated 185 Oval Drive Central Islip, New York 11722

Re : K981036 Trade Name: Smart-Bond Regulatory Class: II Product Code: DYH Dated: December 18, 1998 Received: January 6, 1999

Dear Mr. Manni

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act of the Act. include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major requlations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) requlation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP requlation may result in requlatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as Info recei will as one ket notification. The FDA described in your sia... puivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your marketed predicate actros your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in regaratic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4692. Additionally, for questions on Compirated at (301) 337 ising of your device, please contact che Dffice of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to the regulation entification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general prematice nocirrour responsibilities under the Act may be Information of Jourision of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at at Its coll-free namber (000)- 300 ===========================================================================================================================================

Sincerely yours,

Timothy A. Ulatowski

Director Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Smart-Bond Device Name:_

Indications For Use:

the bonding Adhesive to be used as an orthalontic bonding agent, for Adhesive to be used as an othershill bonding agently by a programs.
of orthodontic braces on the tooth (brackets, tubes and which addere of) for a limited period of time.

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