For light curing polymerization of dental composites, luting materials, cements and other light cured materials
Device Story
Delight, Delight ortho, and B&Lite S are cordless, LED-based dental curing lights; used by dental professionals to polymerize light-cure resin-based composites, luting materials, and cements. Devices emit narrow-spectrum blue light (430-490nm) to activate CPQ molecules in dental monomers. Handheld, battery-operated design ensures portability. To prevent cross-contamination, devices are used with FDA-cleared disposable barrier sheaths (TIDIShield). Clinicians select specific operation modes (Standard, High/Fast, Soft Start, Pulse/Sequential, Ortho/Turbo) based on required light intensity and duration to achieve optimal polymerization. Output intensity ranges from 800 to 2,700 mW/cm² depending on the model and mode. Benefits include efficient, portable, and controlled light-curing for various dental restorative procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated via optical power testing, spectral irradiance (wavelength spectrum), and depth of cure (composite hardness testing) in accordance with ANSI/ADA Specification No. 48:2004, ANSI/ADA Specification No. 48-2:2010, and FDA guidance for dental curing lights. Electrical safety and EMC testing performed per IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012 and IEC 60601-1-2:2007. All results conformed to standards.
Technological Characteristics
LED-based dental curing light; 10W LED source; 430-490nm wavelength (460nm peak). Powered by internal 3.7Vdc 2200mAh Li-ion battery; rechargeable via AC/DC adapter (100-240Vac). Handheld form factor. Patient contact via disposable barrier sheath. Compliance: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, ANSI/ADA Specification No. 48, ANSI/ADA Standard No. 48-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for light curing polymerization of dental composites, luting materials, cements and other light cured materials in a dental clinical setting.
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
DENTALL Co., Ltd c/o DongHa Lee KMC, Inc. Room no., 904, 27, Digital-ro 27ga-gil, Guro-gu Seoul 08375 KOREA
August 8, 2017
Re: K170529
Trade/Device Name: Delight, Delight Ortho, B&Lite S Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.6070 Regulation Name: Ultraviolet activator for polymerization Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EBZ Dated: June 23, 2017 Received: July 5, 2017
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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. Isting 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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Mary S. Runner -S
Michael Ryan 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) K170529
Device Name Delight, Delight ortho, B&Lite S
Indications for Use (Describe)
For light curing polymerization of dental composites, luting materials, cements and other light cured materials
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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|X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary (K170529)
Date: August 9, 2017
# 1. Applicant / Submitter
DENTALL Co., Ltd.
Address: 301-905, Bucheontechnopark, 345, Seokcheon-ro, Ojeong-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 14501, Korea
Tel: +82-32-327-6026 Fax: +82-32-327-6027
Establishment registration number: 3009307635
## 2. Submission Contact Person
DongHa Lee (Consultant / KMC, Inc.) Address: Room no. 904, 27, Digital-ro 27ga-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul, 08375, Korea Tel: +82-70-8965-5554 Fax: +82-2-2672-0579 Email: dhlee@kmcerti.com
## 3. Device Information
- · Trade Name: Delight, Delight ortho, B&Lite S
- Common Name: Dental curing light
- Device Classification: Class II
- Classification Name: Ultraviolet activator for polymerization .
- Product Code: EBZ
- Classification regulation: 21CFR 872.6070
## 4. Predicate Device
- · Hi-Light, Hi-Light plus (K140432) by DENTALL Co., Ltd.
## 5. Device Description
Delight, Delight ortho and B&Lite S are light-emitting diode (LED) type dental curing light that is
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used for polymerization of light cure resin based composites. They can be used on several different dental materials that are curable by light. The devices use LED that produce a narrow spectrum of blue light in the 430~490nm range, which is useful energy range for activating the CPQ molecule, most commonly used to initiate the photo polymerization of dental monomers. The devices are designed by considering lightweight and portability. They operate on a rechargeable battery, making it easier to carry and use.
The device is not provided sterile and is not intended to be sterilized when used. To prevent cross contamination, users must cover the device with FDA cleared barrier sheath (K132953/ TIDIShield™ Curing Light Sheath). It should be changed between each patient.
## 6. Indication for use
For light curing polymerization of dental composites, luting materials, cements and other light cured materials.
# 7. Substantial Equivalence
Delight, Delight ortho and B&Lite S are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices, Hi-Light, Hi-Light plus (K140432) by DENTALL Co., Ltd. in terms of intended use, technology and principle of operation.
The following comparison table is presented to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
| Descriptive<br>Information | Subject Device | | | Predicate Device | |
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| Device Name | Delight | Delight ortho | B&Lite S | Hi-Light | Hi-Light plus |
| Manufacturer | DENTALL Co., Ltd. | | | DENTALL Co., Ltd. | |
| 510(k) number | - | | | K140432 | |
| Product Code | EBZ | | | EBZ | EBZ |
| Regulatory<br>Class | 2 | | | 2 | |
| Indications for<br>use | For light curing polymerization of dental composites,<br>luting materials, cements and other light cured materials. | | | For light curing polymerization of<br>dental composites, luting materials,<br>cements and other light cured<br>materials. | |
| Device Design<br>- Operation<br>Mode<br>(Standard /<br>Normal Power<br>Mode) | 1) Optical<br>output: 1,200<br>$mW/cm² (±10%)$<br>2) Available time<br>setting: 5, 10, 15,<br>20 seconds | 1) Optical<br>output: 1,200<br>$mW/cm² (±10%)$<br>2) Available time<br>setting: 5, 10, 15,<br>20 seconds | 1) Optical<br>output: 800<br>$mW/cm² (±10%)$<br>2) Available time<br>setting: 5, 10, 15,<br>20 seconds | 1) Optical<br>output: 700<br>$mW/cm² (±10%)$<br>2) Available time<br>setting: 10, 15,<br>20, 30 seconds | 1) Optical<br>output: 1,000<br>$mW/cm² (±10%)$<br>2) Available time<br>setting: 5, 10, 15,<br>20 seconds |
| Device Design<br>- Operation<br>Mode (High /<br>Fast Power | 1) Optical<br>output: 1,800<br>$mW/cm² (±10%)$<br>2) Available time | 1) Optical<br>output: 2,700<br>$mW/cm² (±10%)$<br>2) Available time | 1) Optical<br>output: 1,200<br>$mW/cm² (±10%)$<br>2) Available time | 1) Optical<br>output: 1,400<br>$mW/cm² (±10%)$<br>2) Available time | 1) Optical<br>output: 1,600<br>$mW/cm² (±10%)$<br>2) Available time |
| Mode) | setting: 3, 6, 9,<br>12 seconds | setting: 2, 3, 5,<br>10 seconds | setting: 3, 6, 9,<br>12 seconds | setting: 5, 10, 15,<br>20 seconds | setting: 3, 5, 10,<br>15 seconds |
| Device Design<br>- Operation<br>Mode (Soft<br>Start Mode) | 1) Optical<br>output: After<br>gradually<br>increasing from<br>0 to 1,800<br>mW/cm²(±10%)<br>and be<br>maintained until<br>finish time<br>2) Available time<br>setting: 5, 10, 15<br>seconds | | 1) Optical<br>output: After<br>gradually<br>increasing from<br>0 to 1,200<br>mW/cm²(±10%)<br>and be<br>maintained until<br>finish time<br>2) Available time<br>setting: 5, 10, 15<br>seconds | 1) Optical<br>output: After<br>gradually<br>increasing from<br>0 to 2,000 W/cm²<br>(±10%) and be<br>maintained until<br>finish time<br>2) Available time<br>setting: 10, 15,<br>20 seconds | 1) Optical<br>output: After<br>gradually<br>increasing from<br>0 to 1,600<br>mW/cm² (±10%)<br>and be<br>maintained until<br>finish time<br>2) Available time<br>setting: 5, 10, 15<br>seconds |
| Device Design<br>- Operation<br>Mode (Pulse /<br>Sequential<br>Power Mode) | 1) Optical<br>output: Repeat 0<br>and 1,800<br>mW/cm²<br>(±10%)<br>continuously<br>2) Available time<br>setting: 10, 15,<br>20 seconds | 1) Optical<br>output: 2,700<br>mW/cm²<br>(±10%). Repeat<br>it 8 times at<br>intervals of 2<br>second.<br>2) Available time<br>setting: 2, 3, 4, 5<br>seconds | | 1) Optical<br>output: Repeat 0<br>and 2,000<br>mW/cm² (±10%)<br>continuously<br>2) Available time<br>setting: 10, 15,<br>20 seconds | 1) Optical<br>output: 2,700<br>mW/cm²<br>(±10%). Repeat<br>it 8 times at<br>intervals of 2<br>second.<br>2) Available time<br>setting: 1, 2, 3, 4<br>seconds |
| Device Design<br>- Operation<br>Mode<br>(General<br>Orthodontic /<br>Turbo Mode) | | | 1) Optical<br>output: 1,800<br>mW/cm²(±10%)<br>2) Available time<br>setting: 2, 4, 6<br>seconds | 1) Optical<br>output: 2,000<br>mW/cm² (±10%)<br>2) Available time<br>setting: 3, 5, 10,<br>15 seconds | |
| Device Design<br>- Operation<br>Mode (Fast<br>Orthodontic /<br>Extra Mode) | | | 1) Optical<br>output: 2,700<br>mW/cm²(±10%)<br>2) Available time<br>setting: 1, 2, 3<br>seconds | | 1) Optical<br>output: 3,000<br>mW/cm² (±10%)<br>2) Available time<br>setting: 1, 2, 3, 4<br>seconds |
| Device Design<br>- Light source | 10W LED | | | 10W LED | |
| Device Design<br>- Power source<br>of handpiece | Rechargeable Li-ion battery<br>(3.7Vdc. 2200mAh) | | | Rechargeable Li-ion battery<br>(3.7Vdc) | |
| Device Design<br>- Power source<br>of battery<br>charger | AC/DC Adapter<br>(Input: 100-240Vac, 50/60 Hz, 400 mA<br>Output: 5.0Vdc, 1.6A) | | | AC/DC Adapter<br>(Input: 100-240Vac, 50/60 Hz, 400<br>mA<br>Output: 5.0Vdc) | |
| Device Design<br>- Accessories | Handpiece , Battery charger, Battery pack, Anti- glare<br>shield, Light guide, AC/DC adapter | | | Handpiece , Battery charger,<br>Battery pack, Anti- glare shield,<br>Light guide, AC/DC adapter | |
| Chemical<br>composition of<br>patient<br>contacting<br>portions of the<br>device | Disposable sheath<br>(FDA cleared barrier sheath, K132953/ TIDIShieldTM<br>Curing Light Sheath) | | | Disposable sheath<br>(FDA cleared barrier sheath) | |
| Technical<br>Specifications<br>- Light<br>intensity | Max.<br>1,800mW/cm²<br>(±10%) | Max.<br>2,700mW/cm²<br>(±10%) | Max.<br>2,700mW/cm²<br>(±10%) | Max.<br>2,000mW/cm²<br>(±10%) | Max.<br>3,000mW/cm²<br>(±10%) |
| Technical<br>Specifications<br>- Wavelength<br>range | 430 ~ 490nm | | | 430 ~ 490nm | |
| Technical<br>Specifications<br>- Peak<br>wavelength- | 460nm | | | 460nm | |
| Compliance to<br>FDA- | IEC 60601-1:2005 + A1:2012<br>IEC 60601-1-2:2007 | | | IEC 60601-1:2005<br>IEC 60601-1-2:2007 | |
| Recognized<br>Standards | ADA/ANSI Specification No.48,<br>ANSI/ADA Standard No. 48-2 | | | ADA/ANSI Specification No.48,<br>ANSI/ADA Standard No 48-2 | |
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#### 7.1 The same between the subject device and the predicate devices.
1) Product Code and Regulatory Classification
: The proposed classification of the subject devices is 2 according to the product code, EBZ. It is the same as the predicate devices (K140432).
#### 2) Indications for Use
: The proposed indications for use of the subject devices is for light curing polymerization of dental composites, luting materials, cements and other light cured materials. It is the same as the predicate devices (K140432).
#### 3) Principle of Operation
: The subject devices are light-emitting diode (LED) type cordless dental curing light that produce a narrow spectrum of blue light in the 430~490nm range, which is useful energy range for activating the CPQ molecule, most commonly used to initiate the photo polymerization of dental monomers. It is the same as the predicate devices (K140432).
4) Light Source
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: The subject device uses 10W LED that produce a narrow spectrum of blue light in the 430~490nm wave range and 460nm peak wavelength. It is the same as the predicate devices (K140432).
5) Power Source
: The subject device is handpiece type using an internal rechargeable lithium ion battery (3.7Vdc. 2200mAh) and a battery charger (AC/DC Adapter, Input: 100-240Vac, 50/60 Hz, 400 mA Output: 5.0Vdc, 1.6A) is provided by manufacturer. It is the same as the predicate devices (K140432).
6) Chemical composition of patient contacting portions of the device
: The subject device uses a disposable sheath (FDA cleared barrier sheath, K132953/TIDIShiela™ Curing Light Sheath). It is the same as the predicate devices (K140432).
#### 7.2 Differences between Subject Devices and Predicates Devices
1) Operation Modes and Light Intensity
: The subject devices have several modes corresponding to the light output intensity and available times.
The light output safety and performance test was conducted according to IEC 60601-1, ANSI/ADA specification no.42, ANSI/ADA specification no. 42-2 and FDA guidance performance testing requirements with the difference. The testing results show that these difference do not raise any problems in the safety and performance.
#### 2) Depth of cure
: The subject devices specify several depth of cure corresponding to the operation mode. The depth of cure was evaluated according to ANSI/ADA specification no.42, ANSI/ADA specification no. 42-2 and FDA guidance performance testing requirements with the difference. The testing results show that these difference do not raise any problems in the safety and performance.
## 8. Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic compatibility
The Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic compatibility tests were performed in accordance with the following standards.
- IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012 and US Deviation (AAMI/ANSI ES 60601-1: 2005+A1: 2012), -Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- -IEC 60601-1-2: 2007, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances -Requirements and tests
The test results conformed to the standards.
# 9. Performance Testing - Nonclinical Testing
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The following non-clinical tests were conducted to evaluate the functionality, performance and substantial equivalence.
- -Irradiation (Optical Power Testing)
- Spectral irradiance plot (Wavelength Spectrum Testing) -
- -Depth of cure (Composite Hardness Testing)
The tests are in accordance with the following standards.
- American National Standard/American Dental Association (ANSI/ADA) Specification No. 48: -2004, Reaffirmed 2015, Visible Light Curing Units
- -American National Standard/American Dental Association (ANSI/ADA) Specification No. 48-2: 2010, Reaffirmed 2015, LED Curing Lights
- FDA Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, Dental Curing Lights -Premarket Notification -510(k) Submissions, Clause 8. Performance Specifications
The test results conformed to the requirements of the standards.
#### 10. Conclusion
In comparing between the subject devices and the predicate devices, there are the same product code, regulatory classification, indications for use, principle of operation, light source, power source, and chemical composition of patient contacting portions. Safety and performance testing supports substantial equivalence of the subject device to the predicate devices.
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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.