← Product Code [DZB](/submissions/DE/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/DZB) · K032392 # MORALES PROTRACTION FACEMASK (K032392) _Ortosim, S.A. DE C.V. · DZB · Oct 22, 2003 · Dental · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/DZB/K032392 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Ortosim, S.A. DE C.V. - **Product Code:** [DZB](/submissions/DE/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/DZB.md) - **Decision Date:** Oct 22, 2003 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 872.5500 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Dental - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Indications for Use The Morales Protraction Facemask is intended as an efficient extraoral appliance in moving skeletal Class III maxilla forward and stabilizing or retracting the mandible. It is also effective in closing space and correcting negative overjet. ## Device Story Morales Protraction Facemask is an extraoral orthodontic appliance; used by orthodontists to treat skeletal Class III malocclusions. Device applies mechanical force to maxilla and mandible to facilitate skeletal repositioning; aids in closing dental spaces and correcting negative overjet. Operated by clinician in clinical setting; patient wears device as prescribed. Benefits include non-surgical correction of skeletal discrepancies. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data provided; bench testing only. ## Technological Characteristics Extraoral orthodontic headgear; mechanical appliance for skeletal force application. Materials and dimensions are standard for orthodontic facial masks. No software or electronic components. ## Regulatory Identification An extraoral orthodontic headgear is a device intended for use with an orthodontic appliance to exert pressure on the teeth from outside the mouth. The headgear has a strap intended to wrap around the patient's neck or head and an inner bow portion intended to be fastened to the orthodontic appliance in the patient's mouth. ## 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}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/0/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo is a circular seal with the words "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" arranged around the perimeter. Inside the circle is an abstract image of an eagle or other bird with outstretched wings. ## Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 OCT 2 2 2003 OrtosimM. S.A. DE C.V. C/O Mr. Kevin Walls Principal Consultant Regulatory Insight, Incorporated 13 Red Fox Lane Littleton, Colorado 80127 Re: K032392 Trade/Device Name: Morales Protraction Facemask Regulation Number: 872.5500 Regulation Name: Extraoral Orthodontic Headgear Regulatory Class: II Product Code: DZB Dated: August 1, 2003 Received: August 7, 2003 Dear Mr. Walls: 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. {1}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 -Mr. Walls 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 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 (OS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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 vour device to proceed to the market. If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4613. Also, please note the regulation entitled. "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act 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, Patricia Ciconte /s/r Chiu Lin, Ph.D. Chiu Lin, Ph.D. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ Page 1 of 1 人032392 £ 10(k) Number (if known): Morales Facemask l)evice Name: Indications for Use: The Morales Protraction Facemask is intended as an efficient extraoral appliance in moving skeletal Class III maxilla forward and stabilizing or retracting the mandible. It is also effective in closing space and correcting negative overjet. Suxer Runa (Division Sign-Off) (Division Sign-Off) Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Division Control, Dental Devices 510(k) Number: Y032392 PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Susan Rumsey (Division Sign-Off) Division of Dental, Infection Control, and General Hospital Devices 510(k) Number Prescription Use X (Per 21 CFR 801.109) --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/DZB/K032392](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/DE/subpart-f%E2%80%94therapeutic-devices/DZB/K032392) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. 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