HYGENICLEAR WKR 1, WATER-DELIVERY DEVICE ULTRACLEAR

K990479 · Hygenitek, Inc. · EIA · May 13, 1999 · Dental

Device Facts

• Record ID: K990479
• Device Name: HYGENICLEAR WKR 1, WATER-DELIVERY DEVICE ULTRACLEAR
• Applicant: Hygenitek, Inc.
• Product Code: EIA · Dental
• Decision Date: May 13, 1999
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 872.6640
• Device Class: Class 1

Intended Use

To isolate water delivery lines in the dental operatory unit and reduce the contamination due to dental handpieces and other dental instruments.

Device Story

Hygeniclear™ WKR 1 is an accessory for dental operative units designed to maintain water quality in dental lines. The device functions by isolating water delivery lines to minimize contamination reaching dental handpieces and instruments. It is operated by dental staff within a clinical setting. The device may be used in conjunction with FDA-cleared disinfectants or lubricants added to the water supply. By maintaining cleaner water lines, the device assists in the proper function of dental instruments and reduces potential patient exposure to contaminants present in dental unit water systems.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data. Bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Dental waterline accessory; non-patient contacting. Materials are substantially equivalent to existing market devices. Operates via water line isolation; compatible with FDA-cleared disinfectants/lubricants. No electronic or software components.

Indications for Use

Indicated for use in dental operatory units to isolate water delivery lines and reduce contamination in dental handpieces and instruments.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A dental operative unit and accessories is an AC-powered device that is intended to supply power to and serve as a base for other dental devices, such as a dental handpiece, a dental operating light, an air or water syringe unit, and oral cavity evacuator, a suction operative unit, and other dental devices and accessories. The device may be attached to a dental chair.

Predicate Devices

• Pure Company (K971278)
• DCI Water Purifier (K971727)
• IGN Waterline Unit (K964271)
• Micryllum Labs (K882491)
• Micryllum Labs (K973765)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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K990479

## XI. SAFE MEDICAL DEVICES ACT OF 1990 SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS. Feb. 1, 1999. [Separate Pages]

I. Submitter: Katie Lubin, President, Hygenitek, Inc., 7370 Woodbine Ave., Unit 5, Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R1A5, Phone: [phone].

II. Classification Names and numbers: Dental Operative unit, accessory 76EIA.

III. Common/Usual Name: Accessory to dental unit, dental line-cleaner,

IV. Proprietary Names: Hygeniclear™ WKR1, Ultraclear™

V. Establishment Registration Number: In process

- VI. Classification: Dental operative unit and accessories, Class I, reserved, Described in CFR 872.6640.
VII. Substantial Equivalence: Hygeniclear™ WKR 1 is substantially equivalent to other devices cleared for marketing by the 510(k) process under K-971278 (Pure Company), K-971727 (DCI Water Purifier), K-964271 (IGN Waterline Unit), and K-882491, K-973765 (Micryllum Labs).

The "510(k) "Substantial Equivalence" Decision-Making Process (Detailed) from ODE Guidance Memorandum #86-3 was followed as described below:

1. These products have the same intended use, to provide a cleaner water supply for use with dental operative units and to assist in lubricating dental instruments.

2. The technological characteristics for this product are similar to those for the predicate devices and those currently on the market except for differences in methods of use. The technological features vary but the devices have the same intended use of keeping waterlines free of contaminants. The methods used with these equivalent products also vary widely including daily or weekly change, overnight soak or elution of traces of bactericide, use of a bactericide/lubricant with the water, and filtering or non-filtering.

3. Descriptive information provided shows that the materials from which the delivery unit of Hygeniclear™ WKR 1 is made are substantially equivalent to those of similar products, used for identical purposes, currently on the market.

4. This product does not contact patients. Operating instructions clearly indicate proper use of the device, either with or without disinfectant/lubricant added to the water. The instructions prescribe acceptable disinfectants which have been cleared by the FDA through the 510(k) process.

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There are no specific guidance documents applicable to biofilm removal from dental lines. However, we have complied fully with general guidance documents and usual practices in preparing premarket notifications. If additional information or explanation is needed, please call me at 905-642-8138 or fax me at 905-642-1773. Alternately, you may contact Dr. H. N. Dunning at 301-229-2138, 8309 Bryant Dr., Bethesda, MD 20817, who is acting on my behalf, for a local response.

Sincerely yours

Katie Lubin

President

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MAY 1 3 1999

Ms. Katie Lubin President Hygenitek, Incorporated 7370 Woodbine Avenue, Unit 5 Markham, Ontario CANADA L3R1A5

Re: K990479 Hygeniclear™ WKR 1, Water-Delivery Device Trade Name: Ultraclear™ Regulatory Class: I Product Code: EIA February 10, 1999 Dated: Received: February 16, 1999

Dear Ms. Lubin:

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 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, 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 aqainst 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 regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. ಕ್ಕಿ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice for Medical Devices: General (GMP) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic GMP inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP requlation may result in regulatory action. In addition, 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 obligation 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.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA described in your tial equivalence of your device to a legally rinding of bubbandaa of coults in a classification for your marketed predicator with 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 Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for questions on compriation and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to ene regaracter onoroson" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general premation on your responsibilities under the Act may be Information on Journal Manufacturers Assistance obcarned from one [phone] or [phone] or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours

Timothy A. Ulatowski

Director Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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VIII.1 Indications for Use: [Separate Page]

510(k) Number:

Device Name: Hygeniclear™ WKR 1

Indications for use:

To isolate water delivery lines in the dental operatory unit and reduce the contamination due to To isolate watch delivery mics in the dental operation, to dental handpieces and other dental instruments.

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| Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) | |
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| | Susan Guase |
| | (Division Sign-Off) |
| | Division of Dental, Infection Control, |
| | and General Hospital Devices |
| 510(k) Number | K990479 |
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| Prescription Use | Over-The-Counter Use |
| (Per 21 CFR 801.109 | (Optional Format 1-2-96) |

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