OPUS 10 (WITH TOOTH WHITENING APPLICATION), MODEL 2ND
K011769 · Opusdent , Ltd. · GEX · Aug 30, 2001 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K011769
Device Name
OPUS 10 (WITH TOOTH WHITENING APPLICATION), MODEL 2ND
Applicant
Opusdent , Ltd.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Aug 30, 2001
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Opus 10TM Dental Diode Laser System is intended for incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and/or coagulation (hemostasis) of oral soft tissue (including marginal and interdental gingiva and epithelial lining of free gingiva). In addition, the system is intended for teeth whitening.
Device Story
Opus 10 Dental Diode Laser System uses Gallium Aluminum Arsenide (GaAIAs) solid-state laser diode to generate optical energy for oral soft tissue procedures and aesthetic tooth whitening. Device consists of console, handpiece, and fiber optic delivery system. Visible light at handpiece distal end targets treatment area. Clinician adjusts optical power output and pulse settings based on procedure. Used in dental clinics by dentists for incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, coagulation, and light-activated bleaching. Output energy interacts directly with soft tissue or bleaching agents to achieve clinical goals; provides hemostasis and precise tissue management.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Device complies with U.S. Federal Performance Standards 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 for Class IV laser products, and international standards including EN 60601-1, EN-60825-1, EN-601-2-22, CISPR 11, IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/5, EN55011, and IEC 801-2.
Technological Characteristics
Gallium Aluminum Arsenide (GaAIAs) solid-state laser diode; fiber optic delivery via handpiece; visible aiming beam; adjustable optical power and pulse settings; Class IV laser; complies with 21 CFR 1040.10/1040.11, EN 60601-1, EN-60825-1, EN-601-2-22, CISPR 11, IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/5, EN55011, and IEC 801-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for dental patients requiring oral soft tissue surgery (biopsy, gingivectomy, frenectomy, lesion removal, etc.), endodontic procedures (pulpotomy), periodontal treatment (sulcular debridement), and cosmetic teeth whitening (light activation of bleaching materials).
Regulatory Classification
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.
Predicate Devices
Opus 10TM Dental Diode Laser System (OpusDent Ltd.)
Twilite™ Dental Diode Laser system (Biolase Technology, Inc.)
Aurora™ Diode Laser System (Premier Laser Systems, Inc.)
Dentek™ LD 15 Diode laser (Dentek™ Austria GMBH)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# AUG 3 0 2001
#### 510(K) SUMMARY
## OPUS 10TM DENTAL DIODE LASER SYSTEM
510(k) Number K ଠୀ / 7 ሬ ¶
#### Applicant's Name:
OpusDent Ltd. Atid Science Based industrial Park, Hagavish 4 St., Natania south P.O.Box 8737 Natania 42505, Israel Tel.: 972-9-892 3333 Fax: 972-9-892 3300
or:
#### Contact Person:
Shoshana Friedman, RAC Push-med Ltd. 117 Ahuzah St. Ra'anana 43373, Israel Tel: 972-9- 7718130 Fax: 972-9-7718131
Jonathan S. Kahan Hogan & Hartson L.L.P. 555 Thirteenth St, NW Washington, DC 20004 Tel: (202) 637-5794 Fax: (202) 637-5910
#### Date Prepared:
June 2001
#### Trade Name:
Opus 10TM Dental Diode Laser System
#### Classification Name:
Laser Instrument, Surgical, Powered
#### Classification:
FDA has classified laser device as a class II device (product code GEX) and it is reviewed by the General & Plastic Surgery Panel.
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### Predicate Devices:
The Opus 10™ Dental Diode Laser System with the tooth whitening application is substantially equivalent to the Opus 10TM Dental Diode Laser System (OpusDent Ltd.) in terms of, technological characteristics, performance, intended use (generally), indications for use and user interface.
In addition, the Opus 10TM is substantially equivalent to a combination of the Twilite™ Dental Diode Laser system (Biolase Technology, Inc.), to the Aurora™ Diode Laser System (Premier Laser Systems, Inc.) and to the Dentek™ LD 15 Diode laser (Dentek™ Austria GMBH) in terms of intended use, indication for use, technological characteristics and performance.
#### Performance Standards:
The Opus 10TM Diode Laser complies with:
U.S. Federal Performance Standards 21 CFR 1040.10 and 21 CFR 1040.11 for class IV Laser Products.
In addition, the device complies with the European Medical Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices (Annex II) and with the voluntary standards, EN 60601-1, EN-60825-1, EN-601-2-22, CISPR 11, IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/5, EN55011 and IEC 801-2
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#### Intended Use / Indication for Use:
The Opus 10TM Dental Diode Laser System is intended for incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and/or coagulation (hemostasis) of oral soft tissue (including marginal and interdental gingiva and epithelial lining of free gingiva). In addition, the system is intended for teeth whitening.
The Indications for Use of the Opus 10™ Dental Diode Laser System include:
Cosmetic Dentistry
- Light activation for bleaching materials for teeth whitening ●
- Laser-assisted bleaching/whitening of the teeth .
Endodontology
- Pulpotomy .
- Pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy .
Periodontology
- Sulcular debridement (removal of diseased or inflamed soft tissue in the . periodental pocket)
Oral Soft Tissue Surgery
- Biopsy ◆
- . Operculectomy
- Gingivectomy ●
- ◆ Gingivoplasty
- . Papillectomy
- Lesion (tumor) removal .
- Leukoplakia .
- Treatment of aphthous ulcers .
- Fibroma removal .
- . Frenectomies and frenotomies
- Tissue retraction for impressions
- Incising and draining of abscesses
- . Exposure of unerupted teeth
#### Device Description:
The Opus 10TM Dental Diode Laser is designed to perform several medical procedures in the oral soft tissue and to perform laser assisted aesthetic tooth whitening procedures.
A Gallium Aluminum Arsenide (GaAIAs) solid state laser diode provides optical energy to oral soft tissues.
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A fiber optic held by an handpiece delivers the Opus 10™ laser energy. A visible light emitted from the handpiece's distal end targets the area of treatment. The optical power output and pulse may be adjusted to specific use requirements.
#### Substantial Equivalence:
There are no unique applications, indications, material or specifications presented herein. Evidence of equivalence has been demonstrated through:
- The Opus 10TM intended use and indications for use were previously . cleared by FDA for the predicate devices.
- The technical characteristics of the Opus 10™ with the tooth whitening . application are similar to those of the cleared Opus 10TM, Twilite™, Aurora™ and Dentek™
- Laser output values of the Opus 10™ are well within previous cleared ◆ values of the predicate dental diode laser systems as described.
- The predicate devices and other previous cleared lasers with similar energy . output has a proven safety and effectiveness in the treatment of the claimed indications.
- . Safety and performance testing.
Therefore, the Opus 10TM Dental Diode Laser System with the tooth whitening application is substantially equivalent to its predicate devices cited above and raises no new safety and/or effectiveness issues.
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AUG 3 0 2001
OpusDent Ltd. c/o Ms. Shoshana Friedman, RAC Push-Med, Ltd. 117 Ahuzah Street Ra'ananna 43373 Israel
Re: K011769
Trade/Device Name: Opus 10TM Dental Diode Laser System Regulation Number: 878.4810 Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEX Dated: June 2, 2001 Received: June 7, 2001
Dear Ms. Friedman:
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 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). 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 requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS 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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### Page 2 - Ms. Shoshana Friedman, RAC
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Sincerely yours
Susan Wesson, M.D.
for
Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### INDICATIONS FOR USE
510(k) Number (if known): K011769
# Device Name: Opus 10™ Dental Diode Laser System
Indications for Use: The Opus 10™ Dental Diode Laser System is intended for incision, excision, ablation, vaporization and/or coagulation (hemostasis) of oral soft tissue (including marginal and interdental gingiva and epithelial lining of free gingiva). In addition, the system is intended for teeth whitening.
> The Indications for Use of the Opus 10™ Dental Diode Laser System include:
#### Cosmetic Dentistry
- · Light activation for bleaching materials for teeth whitening
- · Laser-assisted bleaching/whitening of the teeth
#### Endodontology
- · Pulpotomy
- · Pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy
#### Periodontology
- · Sulcular debridement (removal of diseased or inflamed soft tissue in the periodental pocket)
#### Oral Soft Tissue Surgery
- · Biopsy
- · Operculectomy
- Gingivectomy .
- · Gingivoplasty
- Papillectomy .
- · Lesion (tumor) removal
- · Leukoplakia
- · Treatment of aphthous ulcers
- · Fibroma removal
- Frenectomies and frenotomies
- Tissue retraction for impressions
- Incising and draining of abscesses
- Exposure of unerupted teeth
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510(k) Number K011764
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