(79 days)
The device is a control unit that drives a dc electric micromotor and turns on or off the motor by its foot switch. It is intended for use in general dental applications for work such as cutting a tooth for crown preparation, cavity preparation, finishing the crown, inlay or the filling, polishing, prophylaxis and endodontic treatment, with use of a straight, right-angle or contra-angle ISO E-type attachment of equal speed, speed increasing or decreasing sheath. The micromotor speed is adjustable by the control knob on the front face of the control unit from 2,000 to 30,000 rpm.
The device is a control unit that drives a dc electric micromotor and turns on or off the motor by its foot switch. The micromotor speed is adjustable by the control knob on the front face of the control unit from 2,000 to 30,000 rpm.
The provided text is a 510(k) premarket notification approval letter for a dental device, "Elec-Mate". It does not contain information about acceptance criteria or a study proving the device meets acceptance criteria. The document only confirms that the device is substantially equivalent to a legally marketed predicate device and can be marketed subject to general controls.
Therefore, I cannot provide the requested information.
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Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JUN 9 1999
Mr. Hiroji Sekiguchi Marketing Manager, North America Official Correspondent NAKANISHI Incorporated 340 Kamihinata, Kanuma-Shi Tochiqi-Ken 322-8666, Japan
Re : K990954 Trade Name: Elec-Mate, Models Ex-6 Set, Ex-6L Set, Ex-30 Set Regulatory Class: I Product Code: EBW Dated: March 19, 1999 March 22, 1999 Received:
Dear Mr. Sekiguchi:
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 regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) regulation (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 regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal_Register.
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Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4692. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note ene office or comprand, "Misbranding by reference to Other qeneral premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
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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510(k) Number (if known): K 99 095
Elec-Mate Device Name:
Indications For Use:
The device is a control unit that drives a dc electric micromotor and turns on or off the motor by its foot switch. It is intended for use in general dental applications for work such as cutting a tooth for crown preparation, cavity preparation, finishing the crown, inlay or the filling, polishing, prophylaxis and endodontic treatment, with use of a straight, right-angle or contra-angle ISO E-type attachment of equal speed, speed increasing or decreasing sheath. The micromotor speed is adjustable by the control knob on the front face of the control unit from 2,000 to 30,000 rpm.
Special Note:
The electric motor and its cord are not autoclavable: therefore, an adequate covering by plastic sleeving as commonly used in dental for infection control method should be used during treatment.
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Coucurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Susan Dunne
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection C and General Hos 510(k) Number
Prescription Use
(Per 21 CFR 801.109) √
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Over-The-Counter Use
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§ 872.4200 Dental handpiece and accessories.
(a)
Identification. A dental handpiece and accessories is an AC-powered, water-powered, air-powered, or belt-driven, hand-held device that may include a foot controller for regulation of speed and direction of rotation or a contra-angle attachment for difficult to reach areas intended to prepare dental cavities for restorations, such as fillings, and for cleaning teeth.(b)
Classification. Class I.