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# CARIES DETECTOR (K012733)

_Kuraray Medical, Inc. · LFC · Sep 14, 2001 · Dental · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Kuraray Medical, Inc.
- **Product Code:** [LFC](/submissions/DE/subpart-b%E2%80%94diagnostic-devices/LFC.md)
- **Decision Date:** Sep 14, 2001
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 872.1740
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** Dental

## Intended Use

Detection of carious dentin

## Device Story

Caries Detector is a dental dye-based diagnostic agent used to identify areas of tooth decay. The device is applied topically to the tooth surface by a dental professional; the dye stains carious dentin, allowing the clinician to visually distinguish decayed tissue from healthy dentin. It functions similarly to plaque disclosing agents; it does not involve electrical current, optical instrumentation, or chemical reactions. The output is a visual stain that assists the clinician in identifying the extent of caries during restorative procedures, facilitating targeted removal of decayed tissue and preservation of healthy tooth structure.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on the identical nature of the device to the previously cleared predicate (K951813).

## Technological Characteristics

Dye-based caries detection agent. Operates via topical staining of carious dentin. No electrical, optical, or mechanical components. Chemical composition is identical to the predicate device (K951813).

## Regulatory Identification

The caries detection device is a device intended to show the existence of decay in a patient's tooth by use of electrical current.

## Predicate Devices

- CARIES DETECTOR by Kuraray Co., Ltd. ([K951813](/device/K951813.md))
- Kar-D-Tek by Gresco Products Inc. ([K913405](/device/K913405.md))

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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## KURARAY MEDICAL INC.

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Dental Material Department 12-39, 1-Chome, Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8611, JAPAN : +81-6-348-2603 Phone Facsimile: +81-6-348-2552

# KO12733

## SEP 1 4 2001

### 510(k) SUMMARY

#### 1. Submitter

| 1) Name                     | KURARAY MEDICAL INC.                                                                                                                                              |
|-----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2) Address                  | 1621 Sakazu, Kurashiki, Okayama 710-8622, Japan                                                                                                                   |
| 3) Contact person           | Koji Nishida<br>DENTAL MATERIAL DEPARTMENT                                                                                                                        |
| 4) Date                     | August 9, 2001                                                                                                                                                    |
| 5) Contact person in U.S.A. | Masaya Sasaki<br>30th Fl. Metlife Building, 200 Park Avenue, New York<br>NY 10166<br>Telephone : (212)-986-2230<br>1-(800)-879-1676<br>Facsimile : (212)-867-3543 |

#### 2. Name of Device

| 1) Proprietary Name    | CARIES DETECTOR                                       |
|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|
| 2) Classification Name | Caries Detection Device (21 C.F.R. Section 872. 1740) |
| 3) Common/Usual Name   | Caries Detection Device                               |

#### 3. Predicate device:

Kuraray Co., Ltd. will transfer the medical device business and the relevant functions including manufacturing facilities to its subsidiary company named Kuraray Medical Inc. on The aim of 510(k) submission is to alter the name and address of October 1st 2001. manufacturer, and not to intend other changes.

The predicate device is as follow.

| 1. | CARIES DETECTOR by Kuraray Co., Ltd. | (K951813) |
|----|--------------------------------------|-----------|
| 2. | Kar-D-Tek by Gresco Products Inc.    | (K913405) |

- Kar-D-Tek by Gresco Products Inc. 2.
- 4. Description for the premarket notification

This product is classified into Caries Detection Device, CFR 21 Section 872. 1740.

Two of the predicate devices listed in section 3 operate by means of applying dyes to teeth to stain areas of decay. They do not involve chemical reactions, nor use electrical current or optical instruments. The methods of operation of these devices is similar to that of plaque disclosing agents in that they stain the affected areas.

- 5. Statement of the intended use
The intended use of this device is as follow. It is completely the same as CARIES DETECTOR

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manufactured by Kuraray Co., Ltd. (K951813).

1) Detection of carious dentin

- 6. Statement of the technological characteristics and safety
tatement of the toolinsion in clicities DETECTOR manufactured by Kuraray Co., Ltd. The device is essentially as a characteristics, chemical ingredients and safety of this device are completely the same as CARIES DETECTOR.

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SEP 1 4 2001

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

Kuraray Medical Incorporated C/O Ms. Masaya Sasaki Kuraray America, Incorporated 30th Floor Metlife Building 200 Park Avenue New York, New York 10166

Re: K012733

Trade/Device Name: Caries Detector Regulation Number: 872.1740 Regulation Name: Caries Detection Device Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LFC Dated: August 9, 2001 Received: August 14, 2001

Dear Ms. Sasaki:

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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements

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of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (section 531-542 of the Act; 21); CFR 1000-1050.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding 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 regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4613. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html.

Sincerely yours,

[signature]

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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510(k) Number (if known): __ KO/2733

K012733

Device Name: CARIES DETECTOR

#### Indications for Use

CARIES DETECTOR is indicated for the following applications: Detection of carious dentin 1)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Prescription Use

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Over-The-Counter Use_

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Susan Runne

(Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital,Devices 510(k) Number .

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