K041710 · Hoya Conbio · GEX · Aug 3, 2004 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K041710
Device Name
VERSAWAVE DENTAL ER:YAG LASER SYSTEM
Applicant
Hoya Conbio
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Aug 3, 2004
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The VersaWave Dental Er:YAG Laser System is intended for Hard Tissue General Indications: Class I, II, III, IV and V cavity preparation. Carries removal. Hard tissue surface roughening or etching. Enameloplasty, excavation of pits and fissures for placement of sealants. Root Canal Hard Tissue Indications: Tooth preparation to obtain access to root canal. Root canal preparation including enlargement. Root canal debridement and cleaning. Bone Surgical Indications: Cutting, shaving, contouring and resection of oral osseous tissues (bone). Osteotomy. Endodontic Surgery (Root Amputation) Indications: Flap preparation incision of soft tissue to prepare a flap and expose the bone. Cutting bone to prepare a window access to the apex (apices) of the root(s). Apicoectomy amputation of the root end. Root end preparation for retrofill amalgam or composite. Removal of pathological tissues (i.e. cysts, neoplasm or abscess) and hyperplastic tissues (i.e. granulation tissue) from around the apex. Laser Periodontal Procedures: Full thickness flap. Partial thickness flap. Split thickness flap. Laser soft tissue curettage. Laser removal of diseased, infected, inflamed, and necrosed soft tissue within the periodontal pocket. Removal of highly inflamed edematous tissue affected by bacteria penetration of the pocket lining and junctional epithelium. Removal of granulation tissue from bony defects. Sulcular debridement. Osteoplasty and osseous recontouring. Ostectomy. Osseous crown lengthening. Soft Tissue Indications Including Pulpal Tissues: Incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, and coagulation of oral soft tissues, including: Excisional and incisional biopsies. Exposure of unerupted teeth. Fibroma removal. Flap preparation-incision of soft tissue to prepare a flap and expose the bone. Flap preparation-incision of soft tissue to prepare a flap and expose the unerupted teeth (hard and soft tissue impactions). Frenectomy and frenotomy. Gingival troughing for crown impressions. Gingivectomy. Gingivoplasty. Gingival incision and excision. Hemostasis and coagulation. Implant recovery. Incision and drainage of abscesses. Incision and drainage of periapical abscesses. Laser soft tissue curettage of the post-extraction tooth sockets and the periapical area during apical surgery. Leukoplakia. Operculectomy. Oral papillectomies. Pulpotomy. Pulp extirpation. Pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy. Reduction of gingival hypertrophy. Removal of pathological tissues (i.e. cysts, neoplasm, abscess) and hyperplastic tissues (i.e. granulation tissue). Root canal debridement and cleaning. Soft tissue crown lengthening. Treatment of canker sores, herpetic and aphthous ulcers of the oral mucosa. Vestibuloplaty. *For use on adult and pediatric patients.
Device Story
VersaWave Dental Er:YAG Laser System is a medical laser for dental applications. Device uses Er:YAG laser energy to perform hard and soft tissue procedures, including cavity preparation, bone resection, and soft tissue ablation/coagulation. Operated by dental professionals in clinical settings. Laser energy interacts with target tissues to achieve cutting, vaporization, or hemostasis. Output is controlled by the clinician to facilitate surgical access, tissue removal, or therapeutic treatment. Benefits include precise tissue management and reduced need for traditional mechanical instruments. Device is used for both adult and pediatric patients.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only; no clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Er:YAG laser surgical instrument. Operates as a powered laser system for hard and soft tissue dental applications. Class II device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients requiring oral hard tissue procedures (cavity prep, caries removal, bone surgery, endodontic surgery), periodontal procedures (flap, curettage, debridement, osseous recontouring), and soft tissue procedures (incision, excision, ablation, coagulation, biopsy, frenectomy, pulpotomy).
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
DELight Dental Er: YAG Laser System
WaterLase, Millennium Dental Laser System
Premier Centauri Dental Laser System
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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### 9. 510(k) Summary
## AUG - 3 2004
| Company: | HOYA ConBio (formerly Continuum Electro-Optics, Inc.)<br>47733 Fremont Blvd<br>Fremont, CA 94538<br>(800) 532-1064 phone<br>(510) 445-4550 fax |
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| Contact: | Jim Green<br>Vice President of Engineering |
| Device Trade Name: | VersaWave Dental Er:YAG Laser System |
| Common Name: | Medical Laser System |
| Classification Name:<br>Classification Code: | Instrument, surgical, powered, laser<br>79-GEX |
| Equivalent Device(s): | DELight Dental Er: YAG Laser System<br>WaterLase, Millennium Dental Laser System<br>Premier Centauri Dental Laser System |
| Intended Use: | The VersaWave Dental Er:YAG Laser System is intended for |
### Hard Tissue General Indications*
- Class I, II, III, IV and V cavity preparation .
- Carries removal .
- Hard tissue surface roughening or etching .
- Enameloplasty, excavation of pits and fissures for placement of sealants .
*For use on adult and pediatric patients
## Root Canal Hard Tissue Indications
- Tooth preparation to obtain access to root canal .
- Root canal preparation including enlargement .
- Root canal debridement and cleaning .
## Root Canal Hard Tissue Indications
- Tooth preparation to obtain access to root canal ●
- Root canal preparation including enlargement .
- Root canal debridement and cleaning .
### Bone Surgical Indications
- Cutting, shaving, contouring and resection of oral osseous tissues (bone) .
- . Osteotomy
## Endodontic Surgery (Root Amputation) Indications
- Flap preparation incision of soft tissue to prepare a flap and expose the bone .
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- Cutting bone to prepare a window access to the apex (apices) of the root(s). .
- Apicoectomy amputation of the root end. .
- Root end preparation for retrofill amalgam or composite .
- Removal of pathological tissues (i.e. cysts, neoplasm or abscess) and hyperplastic . Removal of pathological nesues (rom around the apex. Note: Any tissue growth (i.e. tissues (1.6. grandiaren besions) must be submitted to a qualified laboratory for histopathological evaluation.
### Laser Periodontal Procedures
- Full thickness flap .
- Partial thickness flap .
- Split thickness flap .
- Laser soft tissue curettage .
- Laser son ubsed of our and of the . periodontal pocket
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Removal of highly inflamed edematous tissue affected by bacteria penetration of the . pocket lining and junctional epithelium
- Removal of granulation tissue from bony defects .
- Sulcular debridement (removal of diseased, inflamed or necrosed soft tissue . in the periodontal pocket to improve clinical indices including gingival index, gingival bleeding index, probe depth, attachment loss and tooth mobility)
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- Ostectomy (resection of bone to restore bony architecture, resection of bone for . grafting, etc.)
- Osseous crown lengthening .
## Soft Tissue Indications Including Pulpal Tissues*
Incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, and coagulation of oral soft tissues, including:
- Excisional and incisional biopsies .
- Exposure of unerupted teeth .
- Fibroma removal .
- Flap preparation-incision of soft tissue to prepare a flap and expose the bone. .
- Flap preparation-incision of soft tissue to prepare a flap and expose the unerupted . teeth (hard and soft tissue impactions)
- Frenectomy and frenotomy .
- Gingival troughing for crown impressions .
- Gingivectomy .
- . Gingivoplasty
- Gingival incision and excision .
- Hemostasis and coagulation .
- Implant recovery ●
- Incision and drainage of abscesses .
- Incision and drainage of periapical abscesses .
- Laser soft tissue curettage of the post-extraction tooth sockets and the periapical area . during apical surgery
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- . Leukoplakia
- Operculectomy .
- Oral papillectomies .
- Pulpotomy .
- . Pulp extirpation
- Pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy .
- Reduction of gingival hypertrophy .
- Removal of pathological tissues (i.e. cysts, neoplasm, abscess) and hyperplastic . tissues (i.e. granulation tissue). Note: any tissue growth (i.e., cyst, neoplasm or other tissues (f.c. grandration aboratory for histopathological evaluation.
- Root canal debridement and cleaning .
- Soft tissue crown lengthening .
- Treatment of canker sores, herpetic and aphthous ulcers of the oral mucosa .
- Vestibuloplaty .
*For use on adult and pediatric patients
The VersaWave Dental Er: YAG Laser System, the DELight Er: Comparison: Y AG Laser System, the WaterLase, Millennium Dental Laser System, and the Premier Centauri Dental Laser System are equivalent in operating parameters, physical characteristics, and intended uses.
| Nonclinical Performance<br>Data: | None |
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| Clinical Performance Data: | None |
| Additional Information: | None |
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
AUG - 3 2004
Mr. Jim Green Vice President of Engineering Hoya ConBio 47733 Fremont Boulevard Fremont, California 94538
Re: K041710 K0+1710
Trade/Device Name: VersaWave Dental Er:YAG Laser System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 Regulation Name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEX Dated: June 18, 2004 Received: June 29, 2004
Dear Mr. Green:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the devices indication we nave reviewed your bectorit 310(t) presidentially equivalent (for the indications
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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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# 6. Indications for Use Statement
K041710 510(k) Number:
Device Name:
VersaWave Dental Er:YAG Laser System
Indications for Use:
### Hard Tissue
#### General Indications*
- Class I, II, III, IV and V cavity preparation .
- Carries removal .
- Hard tissue surface roughening or etching .
- Flard doods carrer and fissures for placement of sealants .
*For use on adult and pediatric patients
## Root Canal Hard Tissue Indications
- Tooth preparation to obtain access to root canal .
- Root canal preparation including enlargement .
- Root canal debridement and cleaning .
## Root Canal Hard Tissue Indications
- Tooth preparation to obtain access to root canal .
- Root canal preparation including enlargement .
- Root canal debridement and cleaning .
### Bone Surgical Indications
- Cutting, shaving, contouring and resection of oral osseous tissues (bone) .
- Osteotomy .
## Endodontic Surgery (Root Amputation) Indications
- offer Burger J (1000) is incision of soft tissue to prepare a flap and expose the bone .
- Cutting bone to prepare a window access to the apex (apices) of the root(s). .
- Apicoectomy amputation of the root end. .
- Root end preparation for retrofill amalgam or composite .
- Removal of pathological tissues (i.e. cysts, neoplasm or abscess) and hyperplastic . tissues (i.e. granulation tissue) from around the apex. Note: Any tissue growth (i.e. trists, neoplasm, or other lesions) must be submitted to a qualified laboratory for histopathological evaluation.
### Laser Periodontal Procedures
- Full thickness flap .
- Partial thickness flap .
- Split thickness flap .
- Laser soft tissue curettage .
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- Laser removal of diseased, infected, inflamed, and necrosed soft tissue within the . periodontal pocket
- periodomial pocket
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- Removal of granulation tissue from bony defects .
- Removal of granufation assub from Seny and features or necrosed soft tissue . Suicular debrident (removal of electional indices including gingival index.
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- Ostectorysionogical 665008 between bony architecture, resection of bone for . grafting, etc.)
- Osseous crown lengthening .
## Soft Tissue Indications Including Pulpal Tissues*
Incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, and coagulation of oral soft tissues, including:
- Excisional and incisional biopsies .
- Exposure of unerupted teeth .
- Fibroma removal .
- Flap preparation-incision of soft tissue to prepare a flap and expose the bone. .
- I Tap preparation incision of soft tissue to prepare a flap and expose the unerupted . teeth (hard and soft tissue impactions)
- Frenectomy and frenotomy .
- Gingival troughing for crown impressions .
- Gingivectomy .
- Gingivoplasty .
- Gingival incision and excision .
- Hemostasis and coagulation ●
- Implant recovery ●
- Incision and drainage of abscesses ●
- Incision and drainage of periapical abscesses .
- Incision and Gramage of the post-extraction tooth sockets and the periapical area . during apical surgery
- Leukoplakia .
- Operculectomy .
- Oral papillectomies .
- Pulpotomy .
- Pulp extirpation .
- Pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy .
- Reduction of gingival hypertrophy .
- Recuenon of gingival tissues (i.e. cysts, neoplasm, abscess) and hyperplastic . tissues (i.e. granulation tissue). Note: any tissue growth (i.e., cyst, neoplasm or other tissues (I.C. grandhation assac). Trevel in the many for histopathological evaluation.
I sions) must be submitted to a qualified laboratory for histopathological evaluation.
- Root canal debridement and cleaning .
- Soft tissue crown lengthening .
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- Treatment of canker sores, herpetic and aphthous ulcers of the oral mucosa ●
- Vestibuloplaty .
*For use on adult and pediatric patients
Prescription Use _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ X (21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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Over-the-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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(Division Sign-Off) Division of General, Restorative, and Neurological Devices
K041710 510(k) Number_
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