With its "Polywave" broadband spectrum, Bluephase Style 20i is suitable for the polymerization of all light curing dental materials curing in the wavelength range of 385-515 nm. These materials include restoratives, bases, liners, fissure sealants, temporaries, as well as luting materials for brackets and indirect restorations, such as ceramic inlays.
Device Story
Bluephase Style 20i is a pen-shaped, LED-based dental polymerization light. It emits energy-rich blue light via a Polywave LED to cure dental materials (restoratives, adhesives, sealants, etc.) at the dental unit. Operated by dental professionals, the device features two user-selectable programs: Turbo (2,000 mW/cm²) and High Power (1,200 mW/cm²). The operator selects the program and time; the device automatically terminates the curing cycle once the time elapses. The device is powered by a Li-Po battery. By providing controlled light energy, it ensures proper polymerization of dental materials, facilitating restorative procedures and indirect restorations.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included electrical safety (IEC 60601-1:2005, IEC 60601-1-2:2007), electromagnetic compatibility, and heat sink temperature switch-off verification. Biocompatibility was evaluated via comparison to the predicate. Sterilization validation was performed according to DIN EN 556-1 and ISO 17665-2:2009.
Technological Characteristics
LED polymerization light; Polywave LED source; wavelength 385-515 nm; Li-Po battery powered; pen-style form factor; two programs (Turbo: 2,000 mW/cm², High Power: 1,200 mW/cm²); tested to IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2; non-sterile, autoclavable light probe.
Indications for Use
Indicated for polymerization of light-curing dental materials (restoratives, adhesives, bases, liners, sealants, temporaries, luting materials) in the 385-515 nm wavelength range.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultraviolet activator for polymerization is a device that produces ultraviolet radiation intended to polymerize (set) resinous dental pit and fissure sealants or restorative materials by transmission of light through a rod.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
April 4, 2017
Ivoclar Vivadent, AG % Donna Hartnett Director QA/ Regulatory Affairs Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc 175 Pineview Drive Amherst, New York 14228
Re: K163613
Trade/Device Name: Bluephase Style 20i Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.6070 Regulation Name: Ultraviolet Activator For Polymerization Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EBZ Dated: January 4, 2017 Received: January 5, 2017
Dear Donna Hartnett:
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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Susan Runner DDS, MA
Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
Device Name Bluephase® Style 20i
Indications for Use (Describe)
With its "Polywave" broadband spectrum, Bluephase Style 20i is suitable for the polymerization of all light curing dental materials curing in the wavelength range of 385-515 nm. These materials include restoratives, bases, liners, fissure sealants, temporaries, as well as luting materials for brackets and indirect restorations, such as ceramic inlays.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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| <span style="font-family: DejaVu Sans, sans-serif;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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### Bluephase® Style 20i
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| Contact: | Donna Marie Hartnett |
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| Company: | Ivoclar Vivadent, AG<br>Bendererstrasse 2, Schaan, FL-9494, Liechtenstein<br>+423-235-3535 |
| Date Prepared: | December 19, 2016 |
| Proprietary Name: | Bluephase® Style 20i |
| Classification Name: | Activator, Ultraviolet, for Poymerization 872.6070<br>(Classification Code EBZ) |
| Predicate Device: | Bluephase 20i - K091020 |
Device Description: Bluephase® Style 20i is an LED polymerization light that produces energy-rich blue plight. It is used for the polymerization of light-curing dental materials immediately at the dental unit. It consists of 1 Polywave LED in the probe.
- The handpiece has the shape of a pen
Operational notes: 2 programs (Turbo, High Power)
Light source: Polywave LED
Power source: Li-Po battery
Indications for Use:
With its "Polywave" broadband spectrum, Bluephase® Style 20i is suitable for the polymerization of all light-curing dental materials curing in the wavelength range of 385-515 nm. These materials include restoratives, bonding agents/adhesives, bases, liners, fissure sealants, temporaries, as well as luting materials for brackets and indirect restorations, such as ceramic inlays.
Comparison to Predicate: Both dental curing lights are indicated for light curing of dental restoratives including bonding agents/adhesives, liners, fissure sealants, temporaries, as well as luting materials for brackets and indirect restorations, such as ceramic inlays. In the case of Bluephase® Style 20i, the design has 2 programs (Turbo, High Power).
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# Bluephase® Style 20i
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| Indications for Use | Predicate device K091020 | Bluephase® Style 20i |
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| Indications | For light curing polymerization of light-<br>curing dental materials curing in the<br>wavelength range of 385–515 nm.<br>These materials include restoratives,<br>bonding agents/<br>adhesives, bases, liners, fissure<br>sealants, temporary<br>materials as well as luting materials for<br>brackets and<br>indirect restorations such as ceramic<br>inlays. | With its "Polywave"<br>broadband spectrum,<br>Bluephase Style 20i is<br>suitable for the polymerization<br>of all light-curing dental<br>materials curing in the<br>wavelength range of 385-515<br>nm. These materials include<br>restoratives, bonding<br>agents/adhesives, bases,<br>liners, fissure sealants,<br>temporaries, as well as luting<br>materials for brackets and<br>indirect restorations, such as<br>ceramic inlays. |
| Summary Indications | Bluephase® Style 20i is an LED polymerization light that produces<br>energy-rich blue light. It is used for the polymerization of light-curing<br>dental materials immediately at the dental unit. This is achieved using<br>the same technology as the predicate device Bluephase® 20i.<br>Furthermore, Bluephase® Style 20i features 2 programs instead of the 4<br>programs that are part of the predicates design.<br>Therefore, Bluephase® Style 20i is substantially equivalent to the<br>predicate device, Bluephase 20i® Plus. | |
| Working Principle | | |
| | Step-by-step:<br>1. Disinfect contaminated surfaces of<br>the curing light<br>as well as light probes and anti-glare<br>cones before<br>each use.<br>2. Make sure that the stipulated light<br>intensity permits adequate<br>polymerization. For that purpose,<br>check the light probe for contamination<br>and damage, as well as<br>the light intensity at regular intervals.<br>3. Select curing program and time<br>4. Start: Once the selected curing time<br>has elapsed,<br>the curing program is automatically<br>terminated. | Step-by-step:<br>1. Disinfect contaminated<br>surfaces of the curing light<br>as well as light probes and<br>anti-glare cones before<br>each use.<br>2. Make sure that the<br>stipulated light intensity<br>permits adequate<br>polymerization. For that<br>purpose, check the light probe<br>for contamination and<br>damage, as well as the light<br>intensity at regular intervals.<br>3. Select curing program and<br>time<br>4. Start: Once the selected<br>curing time has elapsed,<br>the curing program is<br>automatically terminated. |
| Summary Working<br>Principle | No difference. | |
| Summary Material<br>Composition | No difference | |
| Power Output | ☐650 mW/cm² (5 sec) then ramps to<br>1,200 mW/cm² (10, 15, or 20 sec)<br>☐ Low – 650 mW/cm² (10, 15, or<br>20 sec)<br>☐ High 1,200 mW/cm²(10, 15, or 20<br>sec)<br>☐Turbo 2,000 mW/cm² (5 sec) | ☐ High 1,200 mW/cm² (10, 15,<br>or 20 sec)<br>☐Turbo 2,000 mW/cm² (5<br>Sec) |
| Design styling | Wand Style | Gun style |
| Electrical Safety | The product has been tested to IEC<br>60601-1:2005 and IEC 60601-1-2:2007 | This product has been tested<br>to IEC 60601-1-: 2005 and<br>IEC 60601-1-2: 2007 |
| Summary of Electrical<br>Safety | Bluephase® Style 20i conforms to the current version of the same<br>standards as the predicate device. | |
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### Bluephase® Style 20i
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Bluephase® Style 20i
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### Summary of Safety Testing:
The product has been tested to IEC 60601-1:2005 and IEC 60601-1-2:2007 and meets the requirements for Electrical Safety, including US National Deviations, and Electromagnetic Compatibility. The Bluephase Style 20i was bench tested to assure the switch-off temperature of the heat sink functioned properly and found to meet the design specifications.
### Software Validation:
Bluephase Style 20i software/firmware has been fully validated and the device software meets its Design Specifications. FDA Guidance Document "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submission for Software Contained in Medical Devices (May 11, 2005) has been followed in connection with the design of this device.
#### Biocompatibility:
The Bluephase Style 20i has been evaluated for biocompatibility and compared to the predicate device. No new issues of biocompatibility are related to the subject device as the construction materials are substantially the same.
### Infection Control:
The device is sold in a non-sterile condition. Prior to use and after use sterilization of the light probe is recommended. The sterilization cycle recommended in the Instructions for Use have been validated according to DIN EN 556-1: Sterilization of a Medical Device and ISO 17665-2:2009. The curing light also is sold with plastic sleeves for infection control.
### Conclusion:
Bluephase® Style 20i is a LED polymerization light that is used for the polymerization of lightcuring dental materials. This is achieved using the same operating principle and performance as the one used in Bluephase® 20i. Furthermore, Bluephase® Style 20i comes in a new wand shape design. The working steps and indications for use are the same as with Bluephase® 20i.
Therefore, Bluephase® Style 20i is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, Bluephase® 20i.
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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.