← Product Code [EFA](/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/EFA) · K965238 # T1 CONTROL HIGH SPEED DENTAL HANDPIECE (K965238) _Siemens AG · EFA · Mar 19, 1997 · Dental · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/EFA/K965238 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Siemens AG - **Product Code:** [EFA](/submissions/DE/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/EFA.md) - **Decision Date:** Mar 19, 1997 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 872.4200 - **Device Class:** Class 1 - **Review Panel:** Dental - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Intended Use The Siemens T1 CONTROL high speed dental handpiece is intended for use in the dental operatory to prepare dental cavities for restorations, such as fillings. ## Device Story Air-powered high-speed dental handpiece; used in dental operatory by dentists; prepares cavities for restorations. Features titanium construction; ergonomic design; integrated solid fiber optic light system; three-nozzle water spray system with one-way retraction valves to prevent backflow. Reusable; steam autoclave sterilizable. Provides high-speed rotary motion for dental burs; assists in efficient cavity preparation; improves visibility via integrated lighting; enhances hygiene via retraction valves. ## Clinical Evidence Bench testing only. Compliance with ISO 7785-1 (High Speed Air Turbine Handpieces), ISO 1797 (Dental Rotary Instruments - Shanks), and ISO 9168 (Dental Handpieces - Hose Connectors). Additional validation performed for sterilization process and device effectiveness. ## Technological Characteristics Titanium construction; air-powered turbine; solid fiber optic light system; three-nozzle water spray with one-way retraction valves. Complies with ISO 7785-1, ISO 1797, and ISO 9168. Sterilization: steam autoclave. ## Regulatory Identification A dental handpiece and accessories is an AC-powered, water-powered, air-powered, or belt-driven, hand-held device that may include a foot controller for regulation of speed and direction of rotation or a contra-angle attachment for difficult to reach areas intended to prepare dental cavities for restorations, such as fillings, and for cleaning teeth. ## Predicate Devices - Tradition high-speed handpiece ([K863677](/device/K863677.md)) - Star Dental 430 series high-speed handpiece ([K960719](/device/K960719.md)) - W&H 898 Top Light high-speed handpiece ([K944710](/device/K944710.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0} K965238 MAR 19 1997 # 510(k) SUMMARY ## SIEMENS AG ### T1 CONTROL HIGH-SPEED DENTAL HANDPIECE 1. DATE PREPARED December 30, 1996 2. SUBMITTER Siemens AG Medical Technology Dental Systems Fabrikstrasse 31 64625 Bensheim Germany 3. CONTACT Mr. Hermann Landgraf 011-49-62-51-16-2359 4. DEVICE NAME Proprietary Name: T1 CONTROL High Speed Dental Handpiece Common/Usual Name: Dental Handpiece Classification Name: Air-powered Dental Handpiece Siemens AG 510(k) T1 Dental Handpiece 12/30/96 Page E-1 {1} 508-643-2237 MED. DEV. CONSULTANTS 574 P02/02 MAR 18 '97 16:59 ## 5. DEVICE CLASSIFICATION Air-powered dental handpieces and accessories have been classified under Section 513 of the Act as Class I devices by the Dental Devices Panel. Classification Regulation: 21 CFR 872.4200 Product Code: 76 EFB ## 6. DEVICE DESCRIPTION AND COMPARISON TO PREDICATE PRODUCTS The Siemens T1 CONTROL high speed dental handpiece is intended for use in the dental operatory to prepare dental cavities for restorations, such as fillings. The device is an air-powered, high speed handpiece constructed of titanium. The device is reusable, is ergonomically shaped, and includes a solid fibre optic rod built-in light system. The water delivery geometry includes three spray nozzles in the device head with one-way retraction valves to prevent the ingress of external air or liquid when the spray system is shut down. The device can be sterilized by the steam autoclave method. The Siemens T1 CONTROL high-speed dental handpiece is similar in design, function, and intended use to other high-speed dental handpieces currently in U.S. commercial distribution. Examples of substantially equivalent devices include the Tradition high-speed handpiece manufactured by Midwest (K863677), the Star Dental 430 series high-speed handpiece manufactured by DEN-TAL-EZ, Inc. (K960719), and the W&H 898 Top Light high-speed handpiece manufactured by A-DEC, Inc. (K944710). ## 7. PERFORMANCE TESTING The Siemens T1 CONTROL Dental Handpiece complies with ISO Standard 7785-1 for High Speed Air Turbine Handpieces, ISO Standard 1797 for Dental Rotary Instruments - Shanks, and ISO Standard 9168 for Dental Handpieces - Hose Connectors. Additional performance testing was conducted on the device to validate the sterilization process and device effectiveness. 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