DigiGuide System
K193499 · Protomed, Inc. · DZJ · Nov 4, 2020 · Dental
Device Facts
| Record ID | K193499 |
| Device Name | DigiGuide System |
| Applicant | Protomed, Inc. |
| Product Code | DZJ · Dental |
| Decision Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 872.4120 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Software as a Medical Device |
Intended Use
The ProtoMED DigiGuide System is intended for use as a software system and image segmentation system for the transfer of imaging information from a medical scanner such as a CT based system. The input data file is processed by the DigiGuide System and the result is an output data file that is used as the input to a rapid prototyping portion of the system that produces physical outputs including templates for use in maxillofacial surgery. The DigiGuide System is also intended as a pre-operative software tool for simulating/evaluating surgical treatment options.
Device Story
System processes CT scan data to create 3D STL models of patient anatomy; physician and company technicians collaborate to perform virtual osteotomies and surgical simulations; system outputs include digital surgical plans (DigiPlan), anatomical models, and patient-specific templates (occlusal, marking, placement, inspection). Templates are additively manufactured from biocompatible polymers with titanium inserts; used in surgical clinics to guide maxillofacial procedures. Physician uses templates to mark osteotomy sites, position bony segments, or register jaw occlusion; templates are removed prior to cutting/drilling or post-fixation. System facilitates surgical accuracy and planning; benefits include improved surgical outcomes through patient-specific guidance.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validation included process validation (installation, operational, and process), dimensional accuracy analysis via STL overlay, sterilization validation per ISO 17665 (SAL 1x10^-6), and biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-1 (cytotoxicity, sensitization, acute systemic toxicity, material-mediated pyrogenicity, and implantation).
Technological Characteristics
System uses COTS software for image segmentation and 3D modeling. Physical outputs are additively manufactured from biocompatible polymers and titanium alloy. Templates are non-sterile, requiring end-user sterilization. Connectivity is standalone/file-based. No electrical/energized components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients undergoing maxillofacial surgery requiring pre-operative planning, anatomical modeling, and surgical templates for osteotomy marking, positioning, or occlusal registration.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A bone cutting instrument and accessories is a metal device intended for use in reconstructive oral surgery to drill or cut into the upper or lower jaw and may be used to prepare bone to insert a wire, pin, or screw. The device includes the manual bone drill and wire driver, powered bone drill, rotary bone cutting handpiece, and AC-powered bone saw.
Predicate Devices
- Medical Modeling, Inc. VSP System (K133907)
Reference Devices
- KLS Martin Individual Patient Solutions (K180962)
Related Devices
- K212570 — OsteoPlan System · Osteomed, LLC · Feb 11, 2022
- K182789 — KLS Martin Individual Patient Solutions (IPS) Planning System · KLS-Martin L.P. · Mar 11, 2019
- K181241 — KLS Martin Individual Patient Solutions (IPS) Planning System · KLS-Martin L.P. · Sep 13, 2018
- K223024 — MedCAD AccuPlan System · Medcad · Mar 7, 2023
- K211614 — CenterMed Patient Matched Assisted Surgical Planning (ASP) System · Centermed, Inc. · Aug 4, 2022
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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November 4, 2020
ProtoMED, Inc. Rick Miller Director of Quality 1329 W 121st Ave Westminster, Colorado 80234
Re: K193499
Trade/Device Name: DigiGuide System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.4120 Regulation Name: Bone Cutting Instrument and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DZJ, LLZ Dated: October 2, 2020 Received: October 5, 2020
Dear Rick Miller:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Sincerely,
for Srinivas "Nandu" Nandkumar, Ph.D. Director DHT1B: Division of Dental Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K193499
Device Name DigiGuide System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The ProtoMED DigiGuide System is intended for use as a software system and image segmentation system for the transfer of imaging information from a medical scanner such as a CT based system. The input data file is processed by the DigiGuide System and the result is an output data file that is used as the input to a rapid prototyping portion of the system that produces physical outputs including templates for use in maxillofacial surgery. The DigiGuide System is also intended as a pre-operative software tool for simulating/evaluating surgical treatment options.
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## 510(k) SUMMARY
# K193499
# MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
| Company Name: | ProtoMED, Inc. |
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| Company Address: | 1329 West 121st Westminster, CO 80234 USA |
| Company Phone: | (303) 466-5610 |
| Company Contact: | Richard Miller |
# PREPARATION DATE
November 2nd. 2020
## DEVICE IDENTIFICATION
| Device Trade Name: | DigiGuide System |
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| Device Common Name: | DigiGuide System |
| Classification Name: | Bone cutting instrument and accessories |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 872.4120 |
| Product Code: | DZJ, LLZ |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Classification Panel: | Dental |
## PREDICATE/REFERENCE DEVICES
| Predicate: | Medical Modeling, Inc. VSP System (K133907) |
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| Reference: | KLS Martin Individual Patient Solutions (K180962) |
## DEVICE DESCRIPTION
### System Overview:
The ProtoMED DigiGuide System consists of a digital surgical plan (DigiPlan), applicable DigiGuide Templates, and optional anatomical models in order to plan and implement a maxillofacial surgery.
### DigiPlans:
A DigiPlan uses CT scans of patient anatomy and other patient data to create a computer based surgical simulation under the direction of a physician in conjunction with company technicians. The output is a report that represents the execution of that simulation at intraoperative and final conditions. The report may also include documentation of required osteotomies, cephalometric data if applicable, anatomy movements or details of any DigiGuide templates or Anatomical Models that will be used to support the surgical implementation.
### Anatomical Models:
Anatomical models are physical representations of patient anatomy in a CT-scanned or DigiPlan (modified) position. Physical models are patient-specific and fabricated from a non-sterilizable polymer using an additive manufacturing process. Digital anatomical models are provided in STL or DICOM format for use to aid the physician in surgical planning and to provide a visual aid.
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Anatomical models are for informational purpose only and do not have interaction or contact with the patient, device, or surgical field.
# DigiGuide Templates:
DigiGuide Templates are patient-specific devices that register to anatomy that support a DigiPlan such as teeth arches or bony segments, direct planned osteotomies, and inspect the results of planned procedures. Templates are produced using an additive manufacturing process and are provided non-sterile. See Table 1 below for individual template functions and details. Design features may include:
- 1. Inverse images of anatomy in intended application position.
- 2. Mounting holes designed to secure templates to anatomy if needed.
- 3. Partial or complete palatal support for maxillary surgeries.
- 4. Bars, tabs, holes, or slots that indicate the position and direction of osteotomies and movements.
- 5. Stiffening elements.
- 6. Labels or other indicators.
The system may require (but does not include) FDA cleared fastening hardware (i.e. bone plates, bone screws, pins) that must be obtained by the physician from other sources prior to initiating the surgical procedure.
DigiGuide System patient-specific templates are solely intended to be designed and manufactured within the ProtoMED facility only, using manufacturing controls developed and validated by ProtoMED.
| Table 1: DigiGuide Template Functions and Details | | | | | |
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| | Occlusal | | Marking | Placement | Inspection |
| | Intraoperative | Final | | | |
| Nature of Body<br>Contact Category | External Communicating Device | | | | |
| Nature of Body<br>Contact Type | Mucosal membrane<br>(teeth/palette/gum tissue also) | | | Tissue/Bone | |
| Contact Duration | Limited (less than<br>24 hours) | Prolonged (up<br>to 30 days) | Limited (less than 24 hours) | | |
- . Occlusal Templates: Register jaws in relation to each other the desired intermediate and/or final positions, as well as provide stability during the healing process (final template only). The final template may be used up to 30 days after surgery for stability during the healing process.
- Marking Templates: Indicate the location/orientation of osteotomies or screw holes. Templates are placed directly on exposed bone to mark osteotomy and/or hole locations, then removed prior to performing cuts or drills.
- Placement Templates: Position and hold anatomy into the planned occlusion or position, allowing the physician to fixate any required permanent placement hardware such as bone plates (not included in the DigiGuide System), then removed and discarded.
- Inspection Templates: Verify that the osteotomies were performed as planned and/or the appropriate ● amount of bony anatomy was removed.
Templates are not intended to be in place while cuts or drills are applied.
# INDICATIONS FOR USE
The ProtoMED DigiGuide System is intended for use as a software system and image segmentation system for the transfer of imaging information from a medical scanner such as a CT based system. The input data file is processed by the DigiGuide System and the result is an output data file that is used as the input to a rapid prototyping portion of the system that produces physical outputs including templates for use in maxillofacial surgery. The DigiGuide System is also intended as a pre-operative software tool for simulating/evaluating surgical treatment options.
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# INTENDED USE
The DigiGuide System is intended to be used on adult patients as follows:
- 1. A digital surgical plan (DigiPlan) is developed by company technicians with the collaboration of the involved physician as follows:
- a) A CT scan or physical representation of a patient's bony anatomy is translated into a set of 3D objects in STL format using medical image processing software.
- b) The STL models of the patient's teeth are integrated with the then-bony anatomy as needed.
- c) Indicated osteotomies are performed in digital space and cephalometric landmarks are established.
- d) Various sections of maxillofacial bony anatomy are virtually moved to a desired location by either written instruction or during a live, online meeting with ProtoMED engineers, technicians, and the physician.
- e) The resulting set of STL objects represents the anatomy in the final position and a set of measurements that both indicate the proposed cephalometric position and identify relative movements of all of the objects.
- 2. DigiGuide Templates are created from the inverse images of the anatomy with added alignment and/or support structures.
- a) Biocompatible polymers are used to additively manufacture all templates.
- b) Templates must be sterilized according to instructions provided before use in surgery.
- c) Templates may be temporarily affixed to the patient to assist in the transfer of the DigiPlan from computer space to the patient.
- d) Templates are not implanted and do not include any fastening hardware.
- e) Templates must be removed from the patient prior to the surgery, except for the final DigiGuide occlusal templates, as required by the surgeon. If remaining affixed to the patient following surgery, they must not be affixed for more than 30 days after surgery.
- After removal, all templates are disposed with local biohazardous disposal procedures. f)
- 3. Anatomical models are physical or electronic (STL) models of patient anatomy in the CT scanned or DigiPlan position.
- a) Physical models are additively manufactured and may be used as physical references to design planning and as a visual aid.
- b) STL models are representations of CT scan anatomy or anatomy changes resulting from a DigiPlan.
- c) Anatomical models are for informational purpose only and do not have interaction or contact with the patient, device, or surgical field.
# COMPARISON TO PREDICATE DEVICES
The intended use of the DigiGuide System and its predicate device, Medical Modeling VSP System (K133907), are substantially equivalent as discussed below. Table 2 compares the DigiGuide System to both the predicate device and reference device KLS Martin Individual Patient Solutions (K180962).
- The DigiGuide System employs substantially equivalent fundamental technologies as the identified 1. predicate including:
- a) The application of commercial Off-The Shelf (COTS) Software for image transfer, manipulation, and surgical planning,
- b) Material and manufacturing of patient-specific templates.
- Both of the systems are intended to facilitate maxillofacial procedures by producing patient-specific 2. anatomical models, surgical positioning and osteotomy templates, and case reports.
- 3. Both require the development of digital surgical plans by trained personnel with active support from the physician.
- Both require the fabrication of surgical components from a physician-approved digital plan in an 4. additive manufacturing environment.
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- 5. Both are patient-specific devices.
- 6. Both are single-use devices.
- 7. Both provide non-sterile templates which require sterilization to SAL 1x10 by the end user (physician).
- 8. Both utilize metal sleeve inserts to eliminate hardware interaction with bone screws.
- 9. The DigiGuide System has substantially equivalent technical characteristics to the predicate device, including:
- a) System Inputs: Images from medical scanners (i.e., CT) or physical data (i.e. stone teeth models)
- b) System Outputs: Physical outputs such as patient-specific anatomical models, surgical positioning and osteotomy templates, and case reports
- c) Materials used in Physical Outputs: Biocompatible polymers and surgical grade stainless steel
- 10. Differences between the DigiGuide System and its predicate device include:
- a) The predicate system includes surgical guides intended to remain affixed to the patient to guide cutting tools. The DigiGuide System does not provide these surgical (or cutting) guides. The templates provided by the DigiGuide System are only intended to mark where the cuts are to be applied. The DigiGuide System is substantially equivalent to the predicate since both result in identifying the proper drilling and cutting location(s). The predicate device uses "patientspecific" in the Summary of the predicate device submission. Thus, the DigiGuide System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
- b) The predicate system uses a surgical grade stainless steel sleeve insert, whereas the DigiGuide System and the reference device both utilize a titanium surgical sleeve insert. Both metals are surgical grade, FDA-cleared materials intended to eliminate interaction between hardware and template material. Therefore, the DigiGuide System is equivalent to both the predicate and reference devices.
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Table 2: Comparison to Predicate and Reference Devices
| | ProtoMED, Inc. | Medical Modeling, Inc.<br>(Predicate Device) | KLS Martin<br>(Reference Device) |
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| Device Name | DigiGuide System | VSP® System | Individual Patient Solutions (IPS) Planning<br>System |
| 510K Number | TBD | K133907 | K181241 |
| Regulatory Class | II | II | II |
| Classification | 872.4120 | 872.4120, 892.2050 | 872.4120, 892.2050 |
| Product Codes | DZJ, LLZ | DZJ, LLZ | DZJ, LLZ |
| Indications for<br>Use | The ProtoMED DigiGuide System is<br>intended for use as a software system<br>and image segmentation system for<br>the transfer of imaging information<br>from a medical scanner such as a CT<br>based system. The input data file is<br>processed by the DigiGuide System<br>and the result is an output data file<br>that is used as the input to a rapid<br>prototyping portion of the system that<br>produces physical outputs including<br>templates for use in maxillofacial<br>surgery. The DigiGuide System is<br>also intended as a pre-operative<br>software tool<br>for simulating/ evaluating surgical<br>treatment options. | The Medical Modeling VSP® System is<br>intended for use as a software system<br>and image segmentation system for the<br>transfer of imaging information from a<br>medical scanner such as a CT based<br>system. The input data file is processed<br>by the VSP® System and the result is an<br>output data file that is used as the input<br>to a rapid prototyping portion of the<br>system that produces physical outputs<br>including anatomical models and<br>templates for use in maxillofacial<br>surgery. The VSP® System is also<br>intended as a pre-operative software tool<br>for simulating / evaluating surgical<br>treatment options. | The KLS Martin Individual Patient Solutions<br>(IPS) Planning System is intended for use as a<br>software system and image segmentation<br>system for the transfer of imaging information<br>from a medical scanner such as a CT based<br>system. The input data file is processed by the<br>IPS Planning System and the result is an output<br>data file that may then be provided as digital<br>models or used as input to a rapid prototyping<br>portion of the system that produces physical<br>outputs including anatomical models, guides,<br>splints, and case reports for use in<br>maxillofacial surgery. The IPS Planning<br>System is also intended as a pre-operative<br>software tool for simulating / evaluating<br>surgical treatment options. |
| Device Type | Patient specific | Patient specific | Patient specific |
| Usage | Patient-Specific, Single Use | Single Use | Patient-Specific, Single Use |
| Sterilization | By end user | By end user | By end user |
| Patient Group | Adult | Adult | Adult |
| Environment of<br>Use | Surgical clinic | Surgical clinic | Surgical clinic |
| Device Disposition | Removed from patient | Removed from patient | Removed from patient |
| Template Material | Biocompatible polymers and titanium<br>alloy | Biocompatible polymers and surgical<br>grade stainless steel | Anatomical Models: Epoxy/Resin, Acrylic<br>Cutting/Marking Guides: Polyamide, Titanium<br>Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V), CP Titanium Splints:<br>methacrylate |
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# SUMMARY OF TESTING AND PERFORMANCE DATA
This is not an energized device. Electromagnetic Compatibility, Electrical, and Immunity testing is not applicable.
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Immunity Testing and Electrical Safety Testing are not applicable.
Verification and validation testing were performed on the planning/design process, materials, manufacturing process, and the cleaning and recommended sterilization methods of the ProtoMED DigiGuide System. The intention of these tests was to provide objective evidence that the system conforms to specifications, is fit for its intended use, and that its performance is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
### Sterilization
Sterilization validation was conducted in accordance with international standard ISO 17665 and FDA guidance document "Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling," to a sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 1x10-6. All test method acceptance criteria were met.
### Biocompatibility
Biocompatibility validation was conducted in accordance with international standard ISO 10993-1 and FDA guidance document Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process". The results of the testing adequately address biocompatibility for the output devices and their intended use. Biocompatibility testing on the final finished device included: cytotoxicity, sensitization, acute systemic toxicity, material mediated pyrogenicity, and implantation
Because the ProtoMED DigiGuide System is a combination of a manufacturing process and the patient-specific outputs of the manufacturing process (models and templates), performance testing for the device includes methods of process validation, installation, operational, and process validations. ProtoMED determined that successful execution of the validations would be comprised of the following: 1) use STL files from patient anatomy as input for both anatomical model and template manufacturing input, 2) process the files using currently validated software versions and procedures, 3) output digital files that meet requirements, and 4) manufacture models and templates from output digital files that meet requirements.
The final output STL files and physical models/templates demonstrated dimensional and clinical equivalency to STL files used as inputs. The equivalency was demonstrated through overlay of parts for comparison analysis.
All Design, Process, and other Verification and Validation testing which were conducted as a result of risk analyses and design impact assessments, showed conformity to pre-established specifications and acceptance criteria. The acceptance criteria were established in order to demonstrate device performance and substantial equivalence of the system to predicate devices.
## CONCLUSION
It is the conclusion of ProtoMED, Inc. that the DigiGuide System is substantially equivalent in intended use, materials, technological characteristics, and performance characteristics to the predicate device already on the market.