Browse hierarchy: [Dental (DE)](/submissions/DE) → [Subpart E — Surgical Devices](/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices) → [21 CFR 872.4565](/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/872.4565) → DZN — Instruments, Dental Hand # DZN · Instruments, Dental Hand _Dental · 21 CFR 872.4565 · Class 1_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/DZN ## Overview - **Product Code:** DZN - **Device Name:** Instruments, Dental Hand - **Regulation:** [21 CFR 872.4565](/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/872.4565) - **Device Class:** 1 - **Review Panel:** [Dental](/submissions/DE) ## Identification A dental hand instrument is a hand-held device intended to perform various tasks in general dentistry and oral surgery procedures. The device includes the operative burnisher, operative amalgam carrier, operative dental amalgam carver, surgical bone chisel, operative amalgam and foil condenser, endodontic curette, operative curette, periodontic curette, surgical curette, dental surgical elevator, operative dental excavator, operative explorer surgical bone file, operative margin finishing file, periodontic file, periodontic probe, surgical rongeur forceps, surgical tooth extractor forceps, surgical hemostat, periodontic hoe, operative matrix contouring instrument, operative cutting instrument, operative margin finishing periodontic knife, periodontic marker, operative pliers, endodontic root canal plugger, endodontic root canal preparer, surgical biopsy punch, endodontic pulp canal reamer, crown remover, periodontic scaler, collar and crown scissors, endodontic pulp canal filling material spreader, surgical osteotome chisel, endodontic broach, dental wax carver, endodontic pulp canal file, hand instrument for calculus removal, dental depth gauge instrument, plastic dental filling instrument, dental instrument handle, surgical tissue scissors, mouth mirror, orthodontic band driver, orthodontic band pusher, orthodontic band setter, orthodontic bracket aligner, orthodontic pliers, orthodontic ligature tucking instrument, forceps, for articulation paper, forceps for dental dressing, dental matrix band, matrix retainer, dental retractor, dental retractor accessories, periodontic or endodontic irrigating syringe, and restorative or impression material syringe. ## Classification Rationale Class I (general controls). If the device is made of the same materials that were used in the device before May 28, 1976, it is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 872.9. ## Recent Cleared Devices (16 of 16) | Record | Device Name | Applicant | Decision Date | Decision | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [K111465](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/DZN/K111465.md) | COMPOTHIXO | Kerrhawe SA | Jul 25, 2012 | SESE | | [K071858](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/DZN/K071858.md) | DENTAL MATRIX BAND | Fly Cast Technologies, Inc. | Aug 31, 2007 | SESE | | [K901919](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/DZN/K901919.md) | CONTACT MOLAR BANDS AND CONTOUR STRIPS | Ivoclar North America, Inc. | Jun 22, 1990 | SESE | | [K861581](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/DZN/K861581.md) | CENTRIX PCR MOLAR MATRIX FORMS (BANDS) | Centrix, Inc. | May 12, 1986 | SESE | | [K844324](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/DZN/K844324.md) | TIGER BAND | World Wide Outdoor Marketing | Dec 3, 1984 | SESE | | [K840984](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/DZN/K840984.md) | INTERDENTAL WEDGES | Healthco, Inc. | Apr 13, 1984 | SESE | | [K822094](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/DZN/K822094.md) | DENTAL MATRIX BAND | Dentsply Intl. | Aug 16, 1982 | SESE | | [K821444](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/DZN/K821444.md) | COLORED WEDGE USED TO SEPARATE TEETH | Moyco Industries, Inc. | Jun 14, 1982 | SESE | | [K801142](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/DZN/K801142.md) | PALODENT MATRICES & BITINE RINGS | Alvin Meyer, D.D.S. | Aug 7, 1980 | SESE | | [K801530](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/DZN/K801530.md) | COREFORM MOLDS | Sybron Corp. | Jul 28, 1980 | SESE | | [K790555](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/DZN/K790555.md) | HEMO-WEDGE | Parker Laboratories, Inc. | Jan 17, 1980 | SESE | | [K790600](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/DZN/K790600.md) | HOWMEDICA STRIP CROWN | Howmedica Corp. | May 21, 1979 | SESE | | [K790599](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/DZN/K790599.md) | RUWA MATRIX STRIPS | Howmedica Corp. | May 21, 1979 | SESE | | [K790633](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/DZN/K790633.md) | ACCOR MATRIX | Accor, Inc. | May 17, 1979 | SESE | | [K772316](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/DZN/K772316.md) | MATRIX STRIP, DEAD-SOFT | Den-Mat Corp. | Jan 3, 1978 | SESE | | [K772314](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/DZN/K772314.md) | WEDGES, RETAINING, MATRIX | Den-Mat Corp. | Jan 3, 1978 | SESE | ## Top Applicants - Den-Mat Corp. — 2 clearances - Howmedica Corp. — 2 clearances - Accor, Inc. — 1 clearance - Alvin Meyer, D.D.S. — 1 clearance - Centrix, Inc. — 1 clearance --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/DZN](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/DZN) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. 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