UNIK TONGUE CLEANER

K983683 · Unik Products, Inc. · LCN · Jan 14, 1999 · Dental

Device Facts

• Record ID: K983683
• Device Name: UNIK TONGUE CLEANER
• Applicant: Unik Products, Inc.
• Product Code: LCN · Dental
• Decision Date: Jan 14, 1999
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 872.6855
• Device Class: Class 1

Intended Use

The intended use of the Unik Tongue Cleaner is to remove bacteria from and prevent plaque build-up on the tongue to help fight bad breath and promote oral hygiene.

Device Story

Manual oral hygiene device; consists of molded polypropylene handle and U-shaped loop end (polypropylene or stainless steel). Used by patient at home; loop placed at back of tongue and dragged forward to scrape away bacteria and plaque. No sharp edges. Simple mechanical design; no electronic or software components. Benefits patient by promoting oral hygiene and fighting bad breath.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Materials: Polypropylene plastic handle; loop end of polypropylene or stainless steel. Form factor: Toothbrush-like handle with U-shaped loop. Principle: Mechanical scraping. No energy source, connectivity, or software.

Indications for Use

Indicated for individuals seeking to remove bacteria and prevent plaque build-up on the tongue to improve oral hygiene and reduce bad breath.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A manual toothbrush is a device composed of a shaft with either natural or synthetic bristles at one end intended to remove adherent plaque and food debris from the teeth to reduce tooth decay.

Predicate Devices

• Breath-So-Fresh Tongue Cleaner (K972644)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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## JAN 1 4 1999

## 510(K) SUMMARY

#### Submitter: 1.

Unik Products, Inc. Dr. Nathmal Tarfare, President 4786 Mount Vernon Blvd. Hamburg, New York 14075

Contact:

Harry E. Werner, Esq. Lipsitz, Green, et al. 42 Delaware Avenue Suite 300 Buffalo, New York 14202 Phone: [phone] (ext. 397) [phone] Fax :

Date prepared: October 16, 1998

#### 2. Device Name:

- Trade Name: Unik Tongue Cleaner a.
- Common/Usual Name: Tongue Cleaner or Tongue Scraper 0.
- Classification Name: Scraper, Tongue (per LCN) C.

#### Predicate Device: 3.

- Breath-So-Fresh Tongue Cleaner (K972644) a .
#### Device Description: 4 .

This is a device consisting of a molded polypropylene plastic handle, similar in appearance to that of a toothbrush, and a U-shaped loop end made of either polypropylene plastic or stainless steel. The device is used by placing the loop end at the back of the tongue The device is and gently dragging it toward the front. designed so that there are no sharp edges.

#### Intended Use: 5 .

The intended use of the Unik Tongue Cleaner is to remove bacteria from and prevent plaque build-up on the tongue to help fight bad breath and promote oral hygiene.

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#### Technological Characteristics: ୧.

The Unik Tongue Cleaner is similar to the Breath-So-Fresh The Unix Tongue Croaised in that both employ a handle at rongue creater (nop at the other end which is used to gently scrape the tongue. The Unik Tongue Cleaner's loop gencif beraped; the Breath-So-Fresh Tongue Cleaner's loop end is spoon shaped. The Breath-So-Fresh Tongue Cleaner is made entirely of plastic; the Unik Tongue Cleaner is made either of all plastic or a plastic handle with a stainless steel loop end.

The Unik Tongue Cleaner and the predicate device are used in the same fashion: the loop end of the device is placed on the back of the tongue and then gently dragged to the front of the tongue.

### Summary to support substantial equivalence: 7.

The Unik Tongue Cleaner employs the same principles as the predicate device to accomplish the same end: use of a generally U-shaped loop to gently scrape bacteria and plaque from the surface of the tongue. Because the Unik praque Cleaner has the same intended use as the predicate device, is similar in design and is used in the same manner as the predicate device, it introduces no new or effectiveness issues and is therefore safety substantially equivalent to the predicate device.

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JAN 29 1999

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Unik Products, Incorporated C/O Harry E. Werner, Esq. Lipsitz, Green, et al. 42 Delaware Avnenue Suite 300 Buffalo, New York 14202

Re : K983683 Unik Tongue Cleaner Trade Name: Regulatory Class: Unclassified Product Code: LCN October 16, 1998 Dated: Received: October 20, 1998

Dear Mr. Werner:

This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of October 16, 1998 regarding the error that was made on the Statement of Indication for Use form.

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent {{for the indications for use stated in the enclosure)] to 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 You may, therefore, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). market the device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act of the Act. include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval) it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major requlations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. ਮੈ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) requlation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP inspections, FDA will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action.

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In addition, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any pbligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA ating of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling requlation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Additionally, for questions on Compliance at [phone]. the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note that the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at their toll free number (800) 638A2041 or at [phone] or at its internet address

"http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html"

Sincerely

Timothy A. Ulatowski

Directfor

Division of Dental, Infection Control and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation

Center for Devices and

Radiological Health

Enclosure

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# STATEMENT OF INDICATIONS FOR USE

510(k) Number (if known): K983683

Device Name: Unik Tongue Cleaner

Indications for Use:

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remove bacteria from and prevent plaque build-in on remove bacteria from and prevent praque and of the follow oral hygiene.

Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

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