K Number
K991994
Device Name
TWILIGHT
Date Cleared
1999-09-10

(88 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.4810
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
Incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of oral soft tissues including: Excisional and incisional biopsies Exposure of unerupted teeth Fibroma removal Frenectomy and frenotomy Gingival troughing for crown impressions Gingivectomy Gingivoplasty Gingival incision and excision Hemostasis Implant recovery Incision and drainage of abscess Laser Assisted Uvulopaletoplasty (LAUP) This laser is effective for cutting, ablating, coagulating and removing oropharangeal soft tissue that has been diagnosed as anatomically abnormal or naturally occurring hypertrophic which has been identified and confirmed as being associated with chroninc palatal snoring. Leukoplakia Operculectomy Oral papillectomies Pulpotomy Pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy Reduction of gingival hypertrophy Reduction of bacterial level (decontamination) and inflammation Soft tissue crown lengthening Sulcular debridement (removal of diseased or inflamed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket to improve clinical indices including gingival index, gingival bleeding index, probe depth, attachment loss and tooth mobility) Treatment of aphthous ulcers Vestibuloplasty Ear, Nose and Throat and Oral Surgery: Hemostasis, incision, excision, ablation and vaporization of tissues from the ear, nose, throat and adjacent areas, including soft tissue in the oral cavity. Examples: Removal of beningn lesions from ear, nose and throat. Excision and vaporization of vocal cord nodules and polyps. Incision and excision of carcinoma in-situ. Ablation and vaporization of kyperkeratosis. Excision of carcinoma of the larynx. Laryngeal papillomectomy. Excision and vaporization of herpes simplex I and II. Arthroscopy: Hemostasis, incision, excision, vaporization and ablation of joint tissues during arthroscopic surgery. Examples: Menisectomy Synovectomy Chondromalacia Gastroenterology: Hemostasis, incision, excision and vaporization of tissue in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts via endoscopy. Examples: Hemostasis of upper and lower GI bleeding Excision and vaporization of colorectal carcinoma Excision of polyps General Surgery, Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, and Podiatry: Excision, ablation, vaporization and photocoagulation of skin lesions, hemostasis, incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and debulking of soft tissue, abdominal, rectal, skin, fat or muscle tissue and dermabrasion. Examples: Matrixectomy Excision of neuromas Excision of periungual and subungual warts Excision of plantar warts Excision of Keloids Liver resection Excision of cutaneous lesions Hemorrhoidectomy Appendectomy Debridement of decubitus ulcer Hepatobiliary Mastectomy Dermabrasion Vaporization & hemostasis of capillary hemangioma Excision, vaporization & hemostasis of abdominal tumors Excision, vaporization & hemostasis of rectal pathology Pilonidal cystectomy Herniorraphy Adhesiolysis Parathyroidectomy Laparoscopic cholecystecomy Thyroidectomy Resection of organs GI/GU: Excision, vaporization, and hemostasis of abdominal and rectal tissues. Examples: Hemorrhoidectomy Excision, vaporization, and hemostasis of rectal pathology Excision, vaporization, and hemostasis of abdominal tumors Gynecology: Ablation, excision, hemostasis and vaporization of tissue. Examples: Endometrial ablation Excision or vaporization of condylomata acuminata Vaporization of CIN (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia) Cervical conization Menorrhagia Neurosurgery: Hemostasis of tissue. Example: Hemostasis in conjunction with meningiomas Ophthalmology: Retinal photocoagulation Diabetic retinopathy Pulmonary Surgery: Hemostasis, vaporization, and excision of tissue. Examples: Tracheobronchial malignancy or stricture Benign and malignant pulmonary obstruction Urology: Hemostasis, vaporization and excision of tissues. Examples: Vaporization of urethral tumors Release of urethral stricture Removal of bladder neck obstruction Excision and vaporization of condyloma Lesions of external genitalia.
Device Description
The Twilight™ dental diode laser system may be used to perform several dental applications. Twilight™ uses advanced laser technology to incise, excise and ablate intraoral soft tissues safely and effectively. A Gallium Aluminum Arsenide (GaAIAs) solid state laser diode provides optical energy to oral soft tissues. A flexible fiberoptic handpiece delivers the Twilight™ laser energy. A visible light emitted from the handpiece distal end pinpoints the area of treatment. The optical power output and pulse may be adjusted to specific user requirements.
More Information

No
The summary describes a laser system for soft tissue procedures and does not mention any AI or ML capabilities.

Yes

The device's intended uses clearly describe medical procedures for treating various conditions and tissues across multiple surgical specialties (e.g., incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis, removal of lesions, treatment of ulcers). These actions are therapeutic interventions aimed at restoring health or alleviating symptoms.

No

This device is described as a laser system for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, coagulation, and hemostasis of tissues, which are all therapeutic or surgical functions, not diagnostic ones.

No

The device description explicitly states it is a "dental diode laser system" and describes hardware components like a "Gallium Aluminum Arsenide (GaAIAs) solid state laser diode" and a "flexible fiberoptic handpiece." This indicates it is a hardware device, not software-only.

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

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostic devices are used to examine specimens (like blood, urine, or tissue samples) taken from the human body to provide information about a person's health. This testing is done outside the body (in vitro).
  • Device Function: The description of the Twilight™ dental diode laser system clearly states its function is to "incise, excise, and ablate intraoral soft tissues safely and effectively." It delivers optical energy to the body for surgical procedures.
  • Intended Use: The extensive list of intended uses involves direct surgical intervention on various tissues within the body (oral soft tissues, ear, nose, throat, joints, GI tract, skin, etc.). These are all in vivo procedures.

The device is a surgical laser intended for direct treatment of tissues within the body, not for testing samples taken from the body.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

Incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of oral soft tissues including:
Excisional and incisional biopsies Exposure of unerupted teeth Fibroma removal Frenectomy and frenotomy
Gingival troughing for crown impressions Gingivectomy Gingivoplasty Gingival incision and excision Hemostasis Implant recovery Incision and drainage of abscess Laser Assisted Uvulopaletoplasty (LAUP) This laser is effective for cutting, ablating, coagulating and removing oropharangeal soft tissue that has been diagnosed as anatomically abnormal or naturally occurring hypertrophic which has been identified and confirmed as being associated with chroninc palatal snoring. Leukoplakia Operculectomy Oral papillectomies Pulpotomy Pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy Reduction of gingival hypertrophy Reduction of bacterial level (decontamination) and inflammation Soft tissue crown lengthening Sulcular debridement (removal of diseased or inflamed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket to improve clinical indices including gingival index, gingival bleeding index, probe depth, attachment loss and tooth mobility) Treatment of aphthous ulcers Vestibuloplasty

Ear, Nose and Throat and Oral Surgery:
Hemostasis, incision, excision, ablation and vaporization of tissues from the ear, nose, throat and adjacent areas, including soft tissue in the oral cavity. Examples:
Removal of beningn lesions from ear, nose and throat. Excision and vaporization of vocal cord nodules and polyps. Incision and excision of carcinoma in-situ. Ablation and vaporization of kyperkeratosis. Excision of carcinoma of the larynx. Laryngeal papillomectomy. Excision and vaporization of herpes simplex I and II.

Arthroscopy:
Hemostasis, incision, excision, vaporization and ablation of joint tissues during arthroscopic surgery.
Examples:
Menisectomy Synovectomy Chondromalacia

Gastroenterology:
Hemostasis, incision, excision and vaporization of tissue in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts via endoscopy. Examples:
Hemostasis of upper and lower GI bleeding Excision and vaporization of colorectal carcinoma Excision of polyps

General Surgery, Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, and Podiatry:
Excision, ablation, vaporization and photocoagulation of skin lesions, hemostasis, incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and debulking of soft tissue, abdominal, rectal, skin, fat or muscle tissue and dermabrasion. Examples:
Matrixectomy
Excision of neuromas
Excision of periungual and subungual warts
Excision of plantar warts
Excision of Keloids
Liver resection
Excision of cutaneous lesions
Hemorrhoidectomy
Appendectomy
Debridement of decubitus ulcer Hepatobiliary Mastectomy Dermabrasion Vaporization & hemostasis of capillary hemangioma Excision, vaporization & hemostasis of abdominal tumors Excision, vaporization & hemostasis of rectal pathology Pilonidal cystectomy Herniorraphy Adhesiolysis Parathyroidectomy Laparoscopic cholecystecomy Thyroidectomy Resection of organs

GI/GU:
Excision, vaporization, and hemostasis of abdominal and rectal tissues. Examples:
Hemorrhoidectomy Excision, vaporization, and hemostasis of rectal pathology Excision, vaporization, and hemostasis of abdominal tumors

Gynecology:
Ablation, excision, hemostasis and vaporization of tissue. Examples:
Endometrial ablation Excision or vaporization of condylomata acuminata Vaporization of CIN (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia) Cervical conization Menorrhagia

Neurosurgery:
Hemostasis of tissue. Example:
Hemostasis in conjunction with meningiomas

Ophthalmology:
Retinal photocoagulation Diabetic retinopathy

Pulmonary Surgery:
Hemostasis, vaporization, and excision of tissue. Examples:
Tracheobronchial malignancy or stricture
Benign and malignant pulmonary obstruction

Urology: Hemostasis, vaporization and excision of tissues. Examples:
Vaporization of urethral tumors Release of urethral stricture Removal of bladder neck obstruction Excision and vaporization of condyloma Lesions of external genitalia.

Product codes

79 GEX

Device Description

The Twilight™ dental diode laser system may be used to perform several dental applications. Twilight™ uses advanced laser technology to incise, excise and ablate intraoral soft tissues safely and effectively. A Gallium Aluminum Arsenide (GaAIAs) solid state laser diode provides optical energy to oral soft tissues.

A flexible fiberoptic handpiece delivers the Twilight™ laser energy. A visible light emitted from the handpiece distal end pinpoints the area of treatment. The optical power output and pulse may be adjusted to specific user requirements.

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

Oral soft tissues, ear, nose, throat and adjacent areas, joint tissues, upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts, skin, abdominal, rectal, fat or muscle tissue, uterus, cervix, brain/spinal cord, retina, tracheobronchial, urethra, bladder, external genitalia.

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 (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

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Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

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Predicate Device(s)

Premier, Aurora™(K954316), American Dental Technologies, PulseMaster™ (K972325), Dentek, LD-15 ™ (K974057)

Reference Device(s)

Premier, Aurora™ (K981379), American Dental Technologies, PulseMaster™ (K961269), Premier, Aurora™ (K974586)

Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 878.4810 Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology.

(a)
Identification. (1) A carbon dioxide laser for use in general surgery and in dermatology is a laser device intended to cut, destroy, or remove tissue by light energy emitted by carbon dioxide.(2) An argon laser for use in dermatology is a laser device intended to destroy or coagulate tissue by light energy emitted by argon.
(b)
Classification. (1) Class II.(2) Class I for special laser gas mixtures used as a lasing medium for this class of lasers. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 878.9.

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K991994

510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Information

| Regulatory
Authority: | Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990,
21 CFR 807.92 |
|------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Company: | BioLase Technology, Inc.
981 Calle Amanecer
San Clemente, California 92673 |
| Contact: | Ms. Ioana M. Rizoiu
BioLase Technology, Inc.
981 Calle Amanecer
San Clemente, California 92673
(714) 361-1200 (714) 361-0204 Fax |
| Trade Name: | Twilight™ |
| Common Name: | Dental diode laser |
| Classification Name: | Surgical laser instrument |
| Classification Code: | 79 GEX |
| Equivalent Devices: | |
| American Dental Technologies | PulseMaster™ |
| Dentek-LaserSystems | LD-15™ |
| Premier Laser Systems | Aurora™ |

Device Description:

The Twilight™ dental diode laser system may be used to perform several dental applications. Twilight™ uses advanced laser technology to incise, excise and ablate intraoral soft tissues safely and effectively. A Gallium Aluminum Arsenide (GaAIAs) solid state laser diode provides optical energy to oral soft tissues.

A flexible fiberoptic handpiece delivers the Twilight™ laser energy. A visible light emitted from the handpiece distal end pinpoints the area of treatment. The optical power output and pulse may be adjusted to specific user requirements.

Indications for Use:

Incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of oral soft tissues including:

Excisional and incisional biopsies Exposure of unerupted teeth Fibroma removal Frenectomy and frenotomy

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Gingival troughing for crown impressions Gingivectomy Gingivoplasty Gingival incision and excision Hemostasis Implant recovery Incision and drainage of abscess Laser Assisted Uvulopaletoplasty (LAUP) This laser is effective for cutting, ablating, coagulating and removing oropharangeal soft tissue that has been diagnosed as anatomically abnormal or naturally occurring hypertrophic which has been identified and confirmed as being associated with chroninc palatal snoring. Leukoplakia Operculectomy Oral papillectomies Pulpotomy Pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy Reduction of gingival hypertrophy Reduction of bacterial level (decontamination) and inflammation Soft tissue crown lengthening Sulcular debridement (removal of diseased or inflamed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket to improve clinical indices including gingival index, gingival bleeding index, probe depth, attachment loss and tooth mobility) Treatment of aphthous ulcers Vestibuloplasty

Cautions and Contraindications:

All clinical procedures performed with Twilight™ must be subjected to the same clinical judgement and care as with traditional techniques. Patient risk must always be considered and fully understood before clinical treatment. The clinician must completely understand the patient's medical history prior to treatment. Exercise caution for general medical conditions that might contraindicate a local procedure. Such conditions may include allergy to local or topical anesthetics, heart disease, lung disease, bleeding disorders, sleep apnea or an immune system deficiency. Medical clearance from patient's physician is advisable when doubt exists regarding treatment.

Substantial Equivalence:

There are no unique applications, indications, materials or specifications presented herein. Twilight™ is identical to several other diode laser systems cleared by the FDA. Equivalent devices include: Premier, Aurora™(K954316), American Dental
Technologies, PulseMaster™ (K972325) and Dentek, LD-15 ™ (K974057) for general dental soft tissue applications, Premier, Aurora™ (K981379) for pulpotomy and American Dental Technologies, PulseMaster™ (K961269) and Premier, Aurora™ (K974586) for sulcular debridement.

Conclusion:

Twilight™ is substantially equivalent to several available, established dental diode laser products. Twilight™ performs through the same mechanism as other diode laser technologies.

· Evidence of equivalence has been demonstrated through:

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  • Equivalent performance specifications
  • Promotional materials for equivalent systems
  • Equivalent intended uses

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Ms. Ioana M. Rizoiu Vice President, Clinical Research and Development BIOLASE Technology, Inc. 981 Calle Amanecer San Clemente, California 92673

K991994 Re: Trade Name: TwilightTM Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEX Dated: June 11, 1999 Received: June 14, 1999 ·

Dear Ms. Rizoiu:

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 of the Act. 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.

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 current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Ouality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (OS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory 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 the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

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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) 594-4595. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general 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,

Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D.

Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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DUPLICATE

K 99 1994/K²

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510(k) Number : K991994

Device Name:

Twilight™

Indications for Use:

Ear, Nose and Throat and Oral Surgery:

Hemostasis, incision, excision, ablation and vaporization of tissues from the ear, nose, throat and adjacent areas, including soft tissue in the oral cavity. Examples:

Removal of beningn lesions from ear, nose and throat. Excision and vaporization of vocal cord nodules and polyps. Incision and excision of carcinoma in-situ. Ablation and vaporization of kyperkeratosis. Excision of carcinoma of the larynx. Laryngeal papillomectomy. Excision and vaporization of herpes simplex I and II.

Arthroscopy:

Hemostasis, incision, excision, vaporization and ablation of joint tissues during arthroscopic surgery.

Examples:

Menisectomy Synovectomy Chondromalacia

Gastroenterology:

Hemostasis, incision, excision and vaporization of tissue in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts via endoscopy. Examples:

Hemostasis of upper and lower GI bleeding Excision and vaporization of colorectal carcinoma Excision of polyps

General Surgery, Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, and Podiatry:

510(k) Number

Excision, ablation, vaporization and photocoagulation of skin lesions, hemostasis, incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and debulking of soft tissue, abdominal, rectal, skin, fat or muscle tissue and dermabrasion. Examples:

24 Aug 99 13 5

Matrixectomy
Excision of neuromas
Excision of periungual and subungual warts
Excision of plantar warts
Excision of Keloids
Liver resection
Excision of cutaneous lesions
Hemorrhoidectomy
Appendectomy

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Division of General Restorative Devices K99199

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General Surgery, Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, and Podiatry (continues): Examples:

Debridement of decubitus ulcer Hepatobiliary Mastectomy Dermabrasion Vaporization & hemostasis of capillary hemangioma Excision, vaporization & hemostasis of abdominal tumors Excision, vaporization & hemostasis of rectal pathology Pilonidal cystectomy Herniorraphy Adhesiolysis Parathyroidectomy Laparoscopic cholecystecomy Thyroidectomy Resection of organs

GI/GU:

Excision, vaporization, and hemostasis of abdominal and rectal tissues. Examples:

Hemorrhoidectomy Excision, vaporization, and hemostasis of rectal pathology Excision, vaporization, and hemostasis of abdominal tumors

Gynecology:

Ablation, excision, hemostasis and vaporization of tissue. Examples:

Endometrial ablation Excision or vaporization of condylomata acuminata Vaporization of CIN (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia) Cervical conization Menorrhagia

Neurosurgery:

Hemostasis of tissue. Example:

Hemostasis in conjunction with meningiomas

Ophthalmology:

Retinal photocoagulation Diabetic retinopathy

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Pulmonary Surgery:

Hemostasis, vaporization, and excision of tissue. Examples:

Tracheobronchial malignancy or stricture

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Pulmonary Surgery (continues):

Hemostasis, vaporization, and excision of tissue. Examples:

Benign and malignant pulmonary obstruction

Urology: Hemostasis, vaporization and excision of tissues. Examples:

Vaporization of urethral tumors Release of urethral stricture Removal of bladder neck obstruction Excision and vaporization of condyloma Lesions of external genitalia.

Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)

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