This medical device is only intended for dental treatment in the area of dentistry. Is is intended to be used for the following applications: - SANAO 200 L / 40 ST: The removal of decayed matter, cavity and crown preparations, the removal of filings and surface finishing of tooth and restoration surfaces. - SANAO 40 / 40 L. / 10 / 10 L.: Cavity preparations, caries excavation, endodontics, surface finishing of tooth and restoration surfaces. - SANAO PSI / PSO: prophylaxis treatment.
Device Story
SANAO dental handpieces are reusable, ergonomically shaped instruments for general dentistry. Powered by air-motor or electronic micro-motor; models feature varying gear ratios (1:5, 1:1, 5:1) providing output rotations from 8,000 to 200,000 rpm. Some models include glass rod fiberoptic lighting and 1- or 3-port water/air spray systems. Operated by trained dental professionals in clinical settings. Input is motor power; output is rotary motion for dental burs/tools. Healthcare providers use the handpieces to remove decayed matter, prepare cavities/crowns, perform endodontics, and polish surfaces. Benefits include precise tooth structure removal and restoration finishing. Device connects to standard dental units via ISO 3964 couplings.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing and literature research. Bench testing verified compliance with ISO 7785-2 (Straight and Geared Angle Handpieces) and ISO 1797 (Shanks for rotary instruments).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Stainless steel 304L (water lines), stainless steel with chrome and PEEK (patient contact surfaces). Energy: Air-motor or electronic micro-motor. Connectivity: ISO 3964 motor coupling, ISO 1797 instrument coupling. Form factor: Contra-angle and straight handpieces. Sterilization: Resterilizable. Standards: ISO 7785-2, ISO 1797, ISO 3964, ISO 10993-1, ISO 14971, ISO 17664, ISO 17665-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for dental patients requiring cavity/crown preparation, caries excavation, endodontic procedures, removal of fillings, surface finishing of teeth/restorations, or prophylaxis treatment. For use by trained dental professionals.
Regulatory Classification
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.
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# 001_510k SUMMARY
### Owner/Company name, address
SciCan GmbH Wangener Str. 78 88299 Leutkirch Germany
### U.S. Contact
John Westermeier SciCan Inc. 701 Technology Drive Canonsburg, PA 15317 USA Phone: 949.887.6547
### Application Correspondent Josef Sillet
Manager of Regulatory Affairs SciCan GmbH Wangener Str. 78 88299 Leutkirch Germany
Phone: +49-756198343-660 Fax: +49-756198343-699 E-Mail: jsillet@scican.com
Date prepared April 15th, 2013
- Name of device
Trade Name: Classification Name: Regulation Name: Regulatory Class: Product Code:
SANAO Handpiece, Contra- And Right-Angle Attachment, Dental Dental handpiece and accessories Class I EGS
JAN 31 2014
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#### Predicate devices
The SANAO is substantially equivalent to the following legally marketed devices:
K071891 510(k): Trade name: STATIS Models 1.5L / 1.1 / 1.1L / 4.1 / 1.1ST / 6.1 EFB Product code: Classification Name: Handpiece, Air-powered, Dental
The STATIS Handpieces Slow-Speed Models STATIS 1.5L / 1.1 / 1.1L / 4.1 / 1.1ST / 6.1 are the exact predicate devices for SANAO Handpieces 200L / 40L / 40 / 40ST/ 10L / 10 / PSI / PSO.
#### Description of the device
All SANAO Contra-Angle and Straight dental handpieces can be powered by an air-motor or an electronic micro-motor and are intended for use by trained professionals in the field of general dentistry. They are ergonomically shaped, reusable and some models are optionally available with a glass rod lighting system. Depending on the model the devices possess a 1- or 3- port spray or no spray. For different applications and tools there is a range of devices available with different transmissions for maximum output rotations ranging from 8,000 to 200,000 rpm. The devices are color-coded according to their respective gear ratio. The shanks of the instruments are in conformance with the respective ISO standards.
#### 、Statement of intended use
The SANAO instruments are intended to be used for general dentistry work. The intended use of the respective instruments is depending on the gear ratio.
- SANAO 200 L / 40 ST: The removal of decayed matter, cavity and crown preparations, the removal of fillings and surface finishing of tooth and restoration surfaces.
- SANAO 40 / 40 L / 10 / 10 L: Cavity preparations, caries excavation, endodontics, surface finishing of tooth and restoration surfaces.
- SANAO PSI / PSO: prophylaxis treatment. -
#### Summary of Technological Characteristics
The devices have been designed according to the following standards:
| Performance | ISO - 7785-2 Straight and Geared Angle Handpieces |
|--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| Coupling for instruments | ISO - 1797 Dentistry – Shanks for rotary instruments |
| Coupling for motor | ISO - 3964 Dental Handpieces Coupling dimensions |
For user comfort, the SANAO handpieces are ergonomically shaped. All contact surfaces with the patient are made out of stainless steel. The devices can be powered by an air-motor or an electronic micro-motor. Some models are available with a glass rod lighting system. Depending on the model the devices either possess a 1- or a 3- port spray or no spray. The different transmissions allow for different maximum output rotations ranging from 8,000 to 200,000 rpm.
### SciCan SANAO 510(k)
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### Clinical and non-clinical tests
A non-clinical evaluation, based on literature research, has been done. The evaluation of the applicable market data showed that SANAO handpieces do not pose more known or new clinical risks than similar medical devices currently on the market. Based on those results clinical test have not been executed.
### Statement of substantial equivalence
The SANAO dental handpieces are similar in design, function and intended use to other dental handpieces currently distributed in the U.S. An example for substantially equivalent devices are the STATIS Contra-Angle and Straight Handpieces.
The following tables show a comparison between the different SANAO dental handpieces and the predicates.
### Comparison SANAO 200L / STATIS 1.5L
| | SANAO 200L | STATIS 1.5L<br>(K071891) |
|----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Picture | Image: SANAO 200L | Image: STATIS 1.5L |
| Indications for Use | This medical device is:<br>• intended for dental treatments only<br>• suggested for the following<br>applications:<br>The removal of decayed matter, cavity<br>and crown preparations, the removal of<br>fillings and surface finishing of tooth<br>and restoration surfaces. | This medical device is:<br>• intended for dental treatments only<br>• suggested for the following<br>applications:<br>Crown preparation and all other tasks<br>that require the highest level of<br>controlled power |
| | SANAO 200L | STATIS 1.5L<br>(K071891) |
| | | |
| Design | Contra-Angle | Contra-Angle |
| Ratio | 1:5 | 1:5 |
| identification | Red | Red |
| Cooling | Water/Air | Water/Air |
| Spray | Yes | Yes |
| Air water ports | 3 port | 3 port |
| Operational modes | Powered by air motor or electronic<br>micro-motor | Powered by air motor or electronic<br>micro-motor |
| Light | Yes | Yes |
| Fiberoptics | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions (mm) | Head Height: 13.9<br>Head Ø: 10.2<br>Overall length:97.7 | Head Height: 15.2<br>Head Ø: 9.8<br>Overall length:95.8 |
| Type of chuck | Push button | Push button |
| Coupling with motor | ISO 3964 | ISO 3964 |
| Coupling instrument | ISO 1797 type 3 (1,60mm) | ISO 1797 type 3 (1,60mm) |
| Composition of materials | | |
| Patient contact surfaces | Stainless Steel covered with Chrome<br>PEEK | Stainless Steel covered with Chrome |
| Water Lines | Stainless steel 304L | Stainless steel 304L |
| Technical specification | | |
| Chuck | Push button | Push button |
| Light intensity | 7,500 LUX | 5,000 Lux |
| Bur Extraction force | > 22N | >22N |
| Recommended settings -<br>Air cooling | 8 Nl/mn at 2.5bar/36.3psi | 8-10 Nl/mn |
| Recommended settings -<br>air/water pressure | Spray air 2.7 bar/39.2 psi Water spray<br>2 bar/29 psi | Spray air 36 psi<br>Water spray 36 psi |
| | SANAO 200L | STATIS 1.5L<br>(K071891) |
| Speed input max. | 40,000 rpm | 40,000 rpm |
| Speed output max. | 200,000 rpm | 200,000 rpm |
| Chuck design | ISO 1797 type 3<br>Shaft Ø: 1.6mm<br>Length 25 mm | ISO 1797 type 3<br>Shaft Ø: 1.6mm<br>Length 21mm |
| | SANAO 40L / 40 | STATIS 1.1 / 1.1L<br>(K071891) |
| Picture | | |
| Indications for Use | This medical device is:<br>• intended for dental treatment only<br>• suggested for the following<br>applications: preparation of cavities,<br>caries excavation, endodontic<br>applications, processing of tooth and<br>restoration surfaces. | This medical device is:<br>• intended for dental treatment only<br>• suggested for the following<br>applications:<br>polishing, preparing, reducing and<br>excavation |
| Device Design | | |
| Design | Contra-Angle | Contra-Angle |
| Ratio | 40L / 40 1:1 | 1.1/ 1.1L 1:1 |
| identification | Blue | Blue |
| Cooling | Water/Air | Water/Air |
| Spray | Yes | Yes |
| Air water ports | 1 port | 3 port |
| Operational modes | Powered by air motor or electronic<br>micro-motor | Powered by air motor or electronic<br>micro-motor |
| Light | Yes, for L model | Yes, for L model |
| Fiberoptics | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions (mm) | Head Height: 13.9<br>Head Ø: 10.2<br>Overall length:97.7 | Head Height: 15.2<br>Head Ø: 9.8<br>Overall length:95.8 |
| Type of chuck | Push button | Push button |
| Coupling with motor | ISO 3964 | ISO 3964 |
| Coupling instrument | ISO 1797 type 1 (2,35mm) | ISO 1797 type 1 (2,35mm) |
| Composition of materials | | |
| Patient contact surfaces | Stainless Steel covered with Chrome<br>PEEK | Stainless Steel covered with Chrome |
| Water Lines | Stainless steel 304L | Stainless steel 304L |
| Technical specification | | |
| Chuck | Push button | Push button |
| | SANAO 40L / 40 | STATIS 1.1 / 1.1L<br>(K071891) |
| Light intensity | 11,300 LUX (for L model) | 6,300 Lux (for L model) |
| Bur Extraction force | > 45 N | >45N |
| Recommended settings -<br>air cooling | 8 NI/mn at 2.5bar/36.3psi | 8-10 NI/mn |
| Recommended settings -<br>air/water pressure | Spray air 2.7 bar/39.2 psi Water spray<br>2 bar/29 psi | Spray air 36 psi<br>Water spray 36 psi |
| Speed input max. | 40,000 rpm | 40,000 rpm |
| Speed output max. | 40,000 rpm | 40,000 rpm |
| Chuck design | ISO 1797 type 1<br>Shaft Ø: 2.334 - 2.350mm<br>Length 22 mm | ISO 1797 type 1<br>Shaft Ø: 2.350mm<br>Length: Unknown |
| | SANAO 10L / 10 | STATIS 4.1<br>(K071891) |
| Picture | Image: SANAO 10L / 10 | Image: STATIS 4.1 |
| Indications for Use | This medical device is:<br>• intended for dental treatment only<br>• suggested for the following<br>applications:<br>preparation of cavities, caries<br>excavation, endodontic applications,<br>processing of tooth and restoration<br>surfaces. | This medical device is:<br>• intended for dental treatment only<br>• suggested for the following<br>applications:<br>4.1: removing caries, endodontics,<br>plaque and polishing of the tooth<br>surface after oral hygiene treatment |
| Device Design | | |
| Design | Contra-Angle | Contra-Angle |
| Ratio | 5:1 | 4:1 |
| identification | Green | Green |
| Cooling | Water/Air | Water/Air |
| Spray | Yes | Yes |
| Air water ports | 1 port | 3 port |
| Operational modes | Powered by air motor or electronic<br>micro-motor | Powered by air motor or electronic<br>micro-motor |
| Light | Yes, for L model | No |
| Fiberoptics | Yes, for L model | No |
| Dimensions (mm) | Head Height: 13.9<br>Head Ø: 10.2<br>Overall length:97.7 | Head Height: 15.2<br>Head Ø: 9.8<br>Overall length:95.8 |
| Type of chuck | Push button | Push button |
| Coupling with motor | ISO 3964 | ISO 3964 |
| | SANAO 10L / 10 | STATIS 4.1<br>(K071891) |
| Patient contact surfaces | Stainless Steel covered with Chrome<br>PEEK | Stainless Steel covered with Chrome |
| Water Lines | Stainless steel 304L | Stainless steel 304L |
| Technical specification | | |
| Chuck | Push button | Push button |
| Light intensity | 10,300 LUX (for L model) | Not applicable |
| Bur Extraction force | > 45N | > 45N |
| Recommended settings -<br>air cooling | 8 Nl/mn at 2.5bar/36.3psi | 8-10 Nl/mn |
| Recommended settings -<br>air/water pressure | Spray air 2.7 bar/39.2 psi Water spray 2<br>bar/29 psi | Spray air 36 psi<br>Water spray 36 psi |
| Speed input max. | 40,000 rpm | 40,000 rpm |
| Speed output max. | 8,000 rpm | 10,000 rpm |
| | ISO 1797 type 1 | ISO 1797 type 1 |
| Chuck design | Shaft Ø: 2.334 - 2.350 mm | Shaft Ø: 2.350 mm |
| | Length 25 mm | Length: unknown |
| | | |
| | SANAO 40 ST | STATIS 1.1 ST<br>(K071891) |
| Picture | Image: SANAO 40 ST | Image: STATIS 1.1 ST |
| Indications for Use | This medical device is:<br>• only intended for dental treatment.<br>• suggested for the following<br>applications:<br>Removal of carious material, cavities<br>and crown preparations, removal of<br>fillings, processing of tooth and<br>restoration surfaces. | This medical device is:<br>• only intended for dental treatment.<br>• suggested for the following<br>applications:<br>Preparation in the anterior region,<br>osteotomy, root resection or extra-oral<br>prosthesis correction. |
| Device Design | | |
| Design | Straight handpiece | Straight handpiece |
| Ratio | 1:1 | 1:1 |
| identification | Blue | Blue |
| Cooling | Water/Air | Water/Air |
| Spray | Yes | Yes |
| Air water ports | 1 port | 1 port |
| Operational modes | Powered by air motor or electronic<br>micro-motor | Powered by air motor or electronic<br>micro-motor |
| Light | No | No |
| Fiberoptics | No | No |
| Dimensions (mm) | $Ø$ : 19.9<br>Overall length:83.7 | $Ø$ : 19.6<br>Overall length:84.9 |
| Type of chuck | Mechanical chuck | Mechanical chuck |
| | SANAO 40 ST | STATIS 1.1 ST<br>(K071891) |
| Coupling with motor | ISO 3964 | ISO 3964 |
| Coupling instrument | ISO 1797 type 2 (2,35mm) | ISO 1797 type 2 (2,35mm) |
| Composition of materials | | |
| Patient contact surfaces | Stainless Steel covered with Chrome | Stainless Steel covered with Chrome |
| Water Lines | Stainless steel 304L | Stainless steel 304L |
| Technical specification | | |
| Chuck | Mechanical chuck | Mechanical chuck |
| Light intensity | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Bur Extraction force | > 45N | >45N |
| Recommended settings -<br>air cooling | 8 NI/mn at 2.5bar/36.3psi | 8-10 Nl/mn |
| Recommended settings -<br>air/water pressure | Spray air 2.7 bar/39.2 psi Water spray | Spray air 36 psi |
| air/water pressure | 2 bar/29 psi | Water spray 36 psi |
| Speed input max. | 40,000 rpm | 40,000 rpm |
| Speed output max. | 40,000 rpm | 40,000 rpm |
| | ISO 1797 type 2 | ISO 1797 type 2 |
| Chuck design | Shaft Ø: 2.334 - 2.350 mm | Shaft Ø: 2.350 |
| | Length 25 mm | Length: unknown |
| | | |
| | SANAO PSI / PSO | STATIS 6.1<br>(K071891) |
| Picture | Image: SANAO PSI / PSO | Image: STATIS 6.1 |
| Indications for Use | This medical device is:<br>· only intended for dental treatment.<br>· suggested for the following<br>application: prophylaxis treatment | This medical device is:<br>· only intended for dental treatment.<br>· suggested for the following<br>applications:<br>prophylaxis |
| Device Design | | |
| Design | Contra-Angle | Contra-Angle |
| Ratio | 5:1 | 6:1 |
| identification | Green | Green |
| Cooling | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Spray | No | No |
| Air water ports | None | None…
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.