The MASTERmatic LUX handpieces are intended for the removal of carious material, reducing of hard tooth structure, cavity and crown preparations, root canal preparations, removal of fillings, processing and finishing tooth preparations, restorations, and for polishing teeth. They are designed for use by a trained professional in the field of general dentistry.
Device Story
MASTERmatic LUX are reusable, electrical-driven dental handpieces used by trained professionals in general dentistry clinics. Devices connect to dental unit electrical motors via ISO 3964 couplings to receive energy, cooling water, air, and fiber optic illumination. Operators insert ISO 1797-1 compliant rotary instruments (burs/cutters) into the chuck system. During operation, the handpiece rotates the bur up to 200,000 rpm to interact with patient teeth for restorative and preparatory procedures. Accessories include an exchange filter for spray water lines and a jet needle for cleaning spray holes. The straight M10 L model includes a drill bit stop and removal hook. Devices are steam-autoclavable. Output is mechanical cutting/polishing of tooth structure; clinical decision-making relies on the dentist's manual control of the handpiece during procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance verified against ISO 3964, ISO 1797-1, ISO 10993-1, ISO 14457, and ISO 17665-1 standards.
Technological Characteristics
Electrical-driven dental handpiece; ISO 3964 coupling; ISO 1797-1 bur compatibility; fiber optic illumination (approx. 25,000 LUX); internal spray; push-button/twist-tension chuck; steam-autoclavable; biocompatible materials per ISO 10993-1; max speed 200,000 rpm.
Indications for Use
Indicated for general dentistry patients requiring removal of carious material, hard tooth structure reduction, cavity/crown/root canal preparations, removal of fillings, finishing of preparations/restorations, and tooth polishing. Designed 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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April 9, 2015
Kaltenbach & Voigt Gmbh Mr. Stefan Trampler Director, Regulatory Affairs Bismarckring 39 Biberach, 88400 GERMANY
Re: K143465
> Trade/Device Name: MASTERmatic LUX Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.4200 Regulation Name: Dental Handpiece and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class I Product Code: EFA Dated: March 9, 2015 Received: March 13, 2015
Dear Mr. Trampler:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA), 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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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for Erin I. Keith, M.S. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital. Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See RA Statement beloW.
510(k) Number K143465
Device Name MASTERmatic LUX
Indications for Use (Describe)
The MASTERmatic LUX handpieces are intended for the removal of carious material, reducing of hard tooth structure, cavity and crown preparations, root canal preparations, removal of fillings, processing and finishing tooth preparations, restorations, and for polishing teeth. They are designed for use by a trained professional in the field of general dentistry.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | <span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> <span> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> |
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KaVo. Dental Excel
K143465
# Section V - 510(k) Summary
# Submitter:
Kaltenbach & Voigt GmbH Bismarckring 39 88400 Biberach Stefan Trampler - Contact Person 49 (7351) 56 3515 - Phone number +49 (7351) 56 7 3515 - Facsimile
Date Summary Prepared: March 09, 2015
#### Device Name:
- Trade Name - MASTERmatic LUX
- . Common Name - Handpiece, contra- and right-angle attachment, dental
- . Classification Name - Dental handpiece and accessories, per 21 CFR & 872.4200
- Device Class - Class I
- Product Code - EGS
## Devices for Which Substantial Equivalence is Claimed:
- . A-dec 1 W&H Synea Air-Driven Highspeed Handpieces, Models TA-98, TA-97 1 A-dec 1 W&H Synea Handpiece Attachment, Models WA-99LT, WA-86LT, WA-66LT, WA-56LT, HA-43LT (K070663) marketed by W & H DENTALWERK BUERMOOS GMBH.
## Device Description:
The MASTERmatic LUX electrical-driven handpieces
- . MASTERmatic LUX M25 L
- MASTERmatic LUX M20 L .
- MASTERmatic LUX M10 L •
- MASTERmatic LUX M07 L
- . MASTERmatic LUX M29 L
- . MASTERmatic LUX M05 L
are dental handpieces for the use by a trained professional in the field of general dentistry. The devices are electrical-powered handpieces that are reusable and ergonomically shaped, and provided with a fiber optic light system. The devices can be sterilized by the steam autoclave method. Through the tube and the electrical motor connected to a dental unit, the MASTERmatic LUX handpieces equipped with a handpiece connection according to ISO 3964 (Dentistry - Coupling dimensions for handpiece connectors - ISO 3964:1982) receive the energy for the gear, the cooling water and air for cutting treatment through pouring holes and light for illumination the operation area. Dental burs and other attachments according to ISO 1797-1 (Dentistry - Shanks for rotary instruments - Part 1: Shanks made of metals - ISO 1797-1:2011) will be used with the MASTERmatic LUX handpieces.
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The different electrical motors (i.e. INTRAmatic LUX KL 702) utilized with the MASTERmatic LUX handpieces, are registered with the different dental treatment units (K103027 in the case of INTRAmatic LUX KL 702). Based on the INTRAmatic connection that meets the ISO 3964 (Dentistry - Coupling dimensions for handpiece connectors - ISO 3964:1982) standard the MASTERmatic LUX handpieces fit with any electrical dental motor which is produced in accordance to this standard. The different electrical motors will not be delivered together with the MASTERmatic LUX handpieces. The electrical motors carry for the gear, the cooling water and air for cutting treatment and light for illumination from the dental treatment unit to the MASTERmatic LUX handpieces.
#### Accessories:
Additionally most models of the MASTERmatic LUX handpieces will be supplied with an exchange filter to filter the spray water in the water lines inside of the dental electrical-driven handpiece. For the assembly and dismantling of the exchange filter, a supporting tool is also included.
Furthermore there is a jet needle supplied with the MASTERmatic LUX handpieces. By using this part the operator is able to clean the spray holes in the head of the product.
The straight handpiece MASTERmatic LUX M10 L is equipped with a drill bit stop and a hook for removal of the drill.
Dental burs and other attachments that meets the ISO 1797-1 (Dentistry - Shanks for rotary instruments - Part 1: Shanks made of metals - ISO 1797-1:2011) standard may be inserted into the chuck system of the MASTERmatic LUX handpieces for applicable cutting operations based on the intended use.
## Mechanism of Action:
The MASTERmatic LUX dental handpieces are electrical-driven handpieces which will be supplied with energy, water, air and light through the tube and the electrical motor of a dental treatment unit. Based on the speed adjusted in the dental treatment unit the handpiece bur rotates up to 200,000 rpm. The MASTERmatic LUX handpieces interact with the patient through a rotating bur with the patient teeth according to the intended use.
## Statement of Intended Use:
The MASTERmatic LUX handpieces are intended for the removal of carious material, reducing of hard tooth structure, cavity and crown preparations, root canal preparations, removal of fillings, processing and finishing tooth preparations, and for polishing teeth. They are designed for use by a trained professional in the field of general dentistry.
## Substantial Equivalence:
The MASTERmatic LUX handpieces function in a manner similar to and are intended for the same use as the A-dec 1 W&H Synea Air-Driven Highspeed Handpieces (K070663) marketed by W & H DENTALWERK BUERMOOS GMBH. The MASTERmatic LUX handpieces are similar to the predicate device (K070633) in that they are dental electrical-driven handpieces for the use by a trained professional in the field of general dentistry. The MASTERmatic LUX handpieces are substantially equivalent in design, application and function to the predicate device (K070663). Both the A-dec 1 W&H Synea Air-Driven Highspeed Handpieces (K070663) and the
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MASTERmatic LUX handpieces are reusable and ergonomically shaped. The devices can be sterilized by the steam autoclave method and they are both provided with a fiber optic light system. Dental burs and cutters (with straight handpiece shank or with contra-angle shank) according to ISO 1797-1 (Dentistry - Shanks for rotary instruments - Part 1: Shanks made of metals - ISO 1797-1:2011) can be used for both, the MASTERmatic LUX handpieces and the A-dec 1 W&H Synea Air-Driven Highspeed Handpieces (K070663). In addition both handpiece types, the MASTERmatic LUX handpieces and the A-dec 1 W&H Synea Air-Driven Highspeed Handpieces (K070663) are equipped with a handpiece connection according to ISO 3964 (Dentistry - Coupling dimensions for handpiece connectors - ISO 3964:1982) and receive the energy for the gear, the cooling water and air for cutting treatment through the tube and the specific electrical motor connected to a dental unit as the mechanism of action.
The MASTERmatic LUX handpieces differ from the A-dec 1 W&H Synea Air-Driven Highspeed Handpieces (K070663) in dimensions, fiber optic and lubrication. The MASTERmatic LUX handpieces are only available with a fiber optic light system for illumination of the operation area. Both devices use their own lubrication and have small differences in the dimensions (see Table - Summary of the Technological Characteristics).
The differences do not render the device NSE because the performance tests demonstrate that the differences in technological characteristics do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness than the predicate and show that the device is equivalent to the predicate.
Summary of the Technological Characteristics:
| Descriptive Information | MASTERmatic LUX | A-dec I W&H Synea Air-Driven Highspeed<br>Handpiece, Models TA-98, TA-97 I A-dec I<br>W&H Synea Handpiece Attachment, Models<br>WA-99LT, WA-86LT, WA-66LT, WA-56LT,<br>HA-43LT<br>(K070663)<br>(W & H DENTALWERK BUERMOOS GMBH) |
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| Intended Use 1 Indications<br>for Use | LUX<br>The<br>MASTERmatic<br>handpieces<br>are<br>intended for the removal of carious material,<br>reducing of hard tooth structure, cavity and<br>crown preparations, root canal preparations,<br>removal of fillings,<br>processing and finishing<br>preparations,<br>restorations,<br>and<br>tooth<br>for<br>polishing teeth. They are designed for use by<br>a trained professional in the field of general<br>dentistry. | The A-dec1W&H Synea Handpiece Attachment is<br>powered by either an air-motor or electric<br>micromotor for use in general dentistry. This<br>device is designed for removing carious material<br>and excess filling material, cavity and crown<br>preparation, root canal preparations,<br>finishing<br>tooth preparations, restorations and<br>polishing<br>teeth. |
| Functional Principle | Through the micro motor connected to the<br>dental treatment unit the straight and contra-<br>angle handpieces equipped with a handpiece<br>connection according to ISO 3964 (Dentistry<br>Coupling dimensions for handpiece connectors<br>- ISO 3964:1982) receives the energy, the<br>cooling water and air for treatment and the<br>light for illumination the operating area. | Through<br>the micro motor connected<br>to the<br>dental treatment unit the straight and contra-<br>angle handpieces equipped with a handpiece<br>connection according to ISO 3964 (Dentistry<br>Coupling dimensions for handpiece connectors<br>ISO 3964:1982) receives the energy, the cooling<br>water and air for treatment and the light for<br>illumination the operating area. |
| Air 1 water ports | Internal Spray | Internal Spray |
| Fiberoptics | With built-in light system | With and without built-in light system |
| Dimensions | Headsize-Height: Up to 13,6 mm<br>Headsize-Diameter: Up to 10,2 mm<br>Length: Up to 95,9 mm | Headsize-Height (with bur): Up to 20,8 mm<br>Headsize-Diameter: Up to 9,5 mm<br>Length: Unknown |
| Type of chuck | Push Button, Twist-tension Chuck | Push Button, Twist-tension Chuck |
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| Rotary Instruments | For Burs, Cutters and other attachments (with straight handpiece shank or with contra-angle shank) according to ISO 1797-1 (Dentistry - Shanks for rotary instruments - Part 1: Shanks made of metals - ISO 1797-1:2011). | For Burs, Cutters and other attachments (with straight handpiece shank or with contra-angle shank) according to ISO 1797-1 (Dentistry - Shanks for rotary instruments - Part 1: Shanks made of metals - ISO 1797-1:2011). |
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| Speed Range | Up to 200,000 rpm | Up to 200,000 rpm |
| Direct patient-contacting<br>portions of the device | Biocompatible according to ISO 10993-1<br>(Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk<br>management system - ISO 10993-1:2009) | Unknown |
| Indirect patient-contacting<br>portions of the device<br>(water 1 air lines) | Biocompatible according to ISO 10993-1<br>(Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk<br>management system - ISO 10993-1:2009) | Unknown |
| Light Intensity | Approx. 25,000 LUX | Approx. 25,000 LUX |
| Bur retention force | Min. 22 N (45 N straight handpieces) | Unknown |
| | Complies with:<br>ISO 14457 (Dentistry - Handpieces and<br>motors - ISO 14457:2012) | Complies with:<br>ISO 14457 (Dentistry - Handpieces and motors -<br>ISO 14457:2012) |
| Compliance to Standards | ISO 1797-1 (Dentistry - Shanks for rotary<br>instruments - Part 1: Shanks made of metals -<br>ISO 1797-1:2011) | ISO 1797-1 (Dentistry - Shanks for rotary<br>instruments - Part 1: Shanks made of metals -<br>ISO 1797-1:2011) |
| | ISO 3964 (Dentistry - Coupling dimensions for<br>handpiece connectors - ISO 3964:1982) | ISO 3964 (Dentistry - Coupling dimensions for<br>handpiece connectors - ISO 3964:1982) |
| Lubricant | KaVo QUATTROcare (K071288) | Unknown (Own Lubricant from W&H) |
| Sterilization | Sterilizable according to ISO 17665-1<br>(Sterilization of health care products - Moist heat - Part 1: Requirements for the<br>development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices on the final, finished device - ISO 17665-1:2006) | Sterilizable according to ISO 17665-1<br>(Sterilization of health care products - Moist heat - Part 1: Requirements for the<br>development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices on the final, finished device - ISO 17665-1:2006) |
## Non-Clinical Test Data:
Performance bench testing according to the international standards for dental gear-driven handpieces have been conducted to determine the conformance to the state of the art. Biocompatibility and sterilization studies have been completed which demonstrate that the MASTERmatic LUX handpieces are well-suited for their intended use.
The performance of the MASTERmatic LUX handpieces has been verified utilizing the following standards:
- -ISO 3964 - 1982-12-00 - Dentistry - Coupling dimensions for handpiece connectors
- -ISO 1797-1 - 2011-08-00 - Dentistry - Shanks for rotary instruments - Part 1: Shanks made of metals
- -ISO 10993-1 - 2009-10-00 - Biological evaluation of medical devices -Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management system
- -ISO 14457 - 2012-09-15 - Dentistry - Handpieces and motors
- -ISO 17665-1 - 2006-08-15 - Sterilization of health care products - Moist heat -Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices on the final, finished device
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# Clinical Test Data:
Clinical testing has not been conducted on this product.
# Conclusion:
Based upon the tests according to the international standards for dental gear-driven handpieces, the biocompatibility and sterilization studies and the similar technological 1 performance characteristics as compared to the predicate device, the performance of the MASTERmatic LUX handpieces is deemed to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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