The HDH Treatment Planning System is intended for use as a medical front-end device providing tools for management of orthodontic models, systematic inspection, detailed analysis, treatment simulation and virtual design of a series of dental casts, which may be used for sequential aligner trays or retainers, based on 3D models of the patient's dentition. The use of the HDH Treatment Planning System requires the user to have the necessary training and domain knowledge in the practice of orthodontics, as well to have received a dedicated training in the use of the software.
Device Story
HDH Treatment Planning System is a software-based tool for dental professionals; imports 3D digital scans of patient dentition (from intra-oral scans or analog impressions); enables systematic inspection, measurement, and simulation of tooth movements; allows virtual design of dental casts for sequential aligner trays or retainers. Output is exported as STL or OBJ files for fabrication. Used in clinical settings by orthodontists/dental professionals; assists in developing virtual treatment plans; facilitates orthodontic diagnosis and treatment simulation; benefits patients by enabling customized, sequential orthodontic appliance design.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data performed; bench testing only. Software verification and validation testing conducted per FDA guidance; all results met acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based device programmed in C++. Hardware requirements: Windows 8/10 (64-bit), >=8GB RAM, >=1GB video memory, 10GB HDD, Intel Core i5 2500 or equivalent, network connection. Operates on standard PC hardware. No specific material standards or sterilization methods applicable as it is a non-patient-contact software device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by trained dental professionals for orthodontic treatment planning, including management of orthodontic models, inspection, analysis, treatment simulation, and virtual design of dental casts for sequential aligner trays or retainers in patients requiring orthodontic care.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An orthodontic plastic bracket is a plastic device intended to be bonded to a tooth to apply pressure to a tooth from a flexible orthodontic wire to alter its position.
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January 25, 2022
CDB Corporation Leah Lehman Senior Operations Manager 9201 Industrial Boulevard, NE Leland, North Carolina 28451
Re: K212173
Trade/Device Name: HDH Treatment Planning System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.5470 Regulation Name: Orthodontic Plastic Bracket Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PNN, LLZ Dated: December 29, 2021 Received: January 4, 2022
Dear Leah Lehman:
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,
Michael E. Adjodha, M.ChE. Assistant Director DHT1B: Division of Dental and ENT Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K212173
Device Name HDH Treatment Planning System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The HDH Treatment Planning System is intended for use as a medical front-end device providing tools for management of orthodontic models, systematic inspection, detailed analysis, treatment simulation and virtual design of a series of dental casts, which may be used for sequential aligner trays or retainers, based on 3D models of the patient's dentition. The use of the HDH Treatment Planning System requires the necessary training and domain knowledge in the practice of orthodontics, as well to have received a dedicated training in the use of the software.
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This 510(k) Summary is submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21CFR 807.92
- Submitter: CDB Corporation 9201 Industrial Blvd, NE Leland, NC 28451 USA Owner/Operator No.: 9002860 Establishment Registration No.: 1054415 Primary Contact: Leah M Lehman Senior Operations Manager Phone: 910.383.6464 llehman@cdbcorp.net Secondary Contact: Herbert Haas Managing Director Phone: 910.383.6464 hhaas@cdbcorp.net
| Date Prepared: | January 12, 2022 |
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| 510k Submission: | K212173 |
| Device Name: | HDH Treatment Planning System |
| CFR Classification: | 21 CRF 872.5470 |
| Device Classification Name: | Orthodontic Plastic Bracket |
| Product Code: | PNN (Orthodontic Software),<br>LLZ (System, image processing, radiological) |
| Common Name: | Orthodontic Treatment Planning & Diagnosis Software |
| Classification: | Medical Device, Class II |
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# Indications for Use:
The HDH Treatment Planning System is intended for use as a medical front-end device providing tools for management of orthodontic models, systematic inspection, detailed analysis, treatment simulation and virtual design of a series of dental casts, which may be used for sequential aligner trays or retainers, based on 3D models of the patient's dentition. The use of the HDH Treatment Planning System requires the user to have the necessary training and domain knowledge in the practice of orthodontics, as well to have received a dedicated training in the use of the software.
### Predicate Device:
3Shape Ortho System, 3Shape A/S, K152086 (primary predicate) HIT Clear Aligner, CDB Corporation, K210613 (reference device)
### Device Description:
The HDH Treatment Planning system is a software system for orthodontic diagnosis and treatment simulation utilized by dental professionals. The software imports patient 3D digital scans serving as a base for diagnosing the orthodontic treatment needs, analyzing, inspecting, measuring, and simulating tooth movements, and allows the user to develop a virtual treatment plan. The output of the treatment plan may be downloaded as files in STL format, a standard stereolithographic file format, or OBJ format, a standard 3D image format, for fabrication of dental casts, which may be used to fabricate sequential aligner trays or retainers.
### Technological characteristics:
The HDH Treatment Planning system is a software device programmed in C++ with the following hardware requirements:
| Item | Minimum Requirements |
|----------------------|----------------------------------|
| OS: | Windows 8 or 10, 64 bit |
| RAM: | >=8 GB |
| Monitor Resolution: | 1280x800 |
| Video Card Memory: | >=1GB |
| Available HDD Space: | 10 GB |
| CPU: | Intel core i5 2500 or equivalent |
| Network: | Network Internet connection |
| Mouse: | With the wheel button |
The above hardware requirements are found to be substantially equivalent to the requirements of 3Shape Ortho System ™, FDA cleared per K152086.
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## Performance Data:
Software verification and validation testing was performed in accordance with the FDA Guidance Document "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices" (issued May 11, 2005).
All test results met acceptance criteria, demonstrating the HDH Treatment Planning System performs as intended and is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
## Substantial Equivalence Discussion:
The following table compares the HDH Treatment Planning System to the predicate device, 3Shape Ortho System ™, with respect to indications for use, technological characteristics, and principles of operation. The reference device, HIT Clear Aligner, is also presented in the comparison table.
| Feature | HDH Treatment<br>Planning System<br>Submission Device | 3Shape Ortho System™<br>Predicate Device | HIT Clear Aligner<br>Reference Device |
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| 510(k) Number | K212173 | K152086 | K210613 |
| Manufacturer | CDB Corporation | 3Shape A/S | CDB Corporation |
| Regulation<br>Number | 872.5470 | 872.5470 | 872.5470 |
| Device<br>Classification<br>Name | Orthodontic Plastic<br>Bracket | Orthodontic Plastic Bracket | Orthodontic Plastic<br>Bracket |
| Product Code | PNN (Orthodontic<br>Software)<br>LLZ (System, image<br>processing, radiological) | PNN (Orthodontic Software)<br>LLZ (System, image<br>processing, radiological) | NXC<br>(Aligner, Sequential) |
| Common Name | Orthodontic Treatment<br>Planning and Diagnosis<br>Software | Orthodontic Treatment<br>Planning and Diagnosis<br>Software | Aligner, Sequential |
| Device Class | II | II | II |
| Indications for<br>Use | The HDH Treatment<br>Planning System is<br>intended for use as a<br>medical front-end device<br>providing tools for<br>management of<br>orthodontic models,<br>systematic inspection,<br>detailed analysis,<br>treatment simulation and<br>virtual design of a series<br>of dental casts, which<br>may be used for | 3Shape Ortho System™ is<br>intended for use as a<br>medical front-end device<br>providing tools for<br>management of orthodontic<br>models, systematic<br>inspection, detailed<br>analysis, treatment<br>simulation and virtual<br>appliance design options<br>(Custom Metal Bands,<br>Export of Models, Indirect<br>Bonding Transfer Media) | The HIT Clear<br>Aligner system is<br>indicated for the<br>treatment of<br>malocclusion in<br>patients with<br>permanent dentition.<br>The HIT Clear<br>Aligner system<br>positions teeth by<br>way of continuous<br>gentle force. |
| | sequential aligner trays or<br>retainers, based on 3D<br>models of the patient's<br>dentition. The use of the<br>HDH Treatment Planning<br>System requires the user<br>to have the necessary<br>training and domain<br>knowledge in the practice<br>of orthodontics, as well to<br>have received a<br>dedicated training in the<br>use of the software. | based on 3D models of the<br>patient's dentition before the<br>start of an orthodontic<br>treatment. It can also be<br>applied during the treatment<br>to inspect and analyze the<br>progress of the treatment. It<br>can be used at the end of<br>the treatment to evaluate if<br>the outcome is consistent<br>with the planned/desired<br>treatment objectives.<br>The use of the Ortho<br>System™ requires the user<br>to have the necessary<br>training and domain<br>knowledge in the practice of<br>orthodontics, as well as to<br>have received a<br>dedicated training in the use<br>of the software. | |
| Operating<br>principle | The software provides<br>calculation displaying the<br>recommended sequential<br>aligners staging on the<br>patient's teeth, based on<br>the pre-treatment 3D<br>scanned orthodontic<br>model, clinician-<br>prescribed treatment<br>objective and clinician's<br>general pre-treatment<br>preferences. | The software provides<br>calculation displaying virtual<br>appliance design options<br>based on 3D models of a<br>patient's dentition. | Alignment of teeth<br>by sequential use of<br>preformed plastic<br>trays. |
| Key records | 3D models are generated<br>from scanned analog<br>impressions or directly<br>from an intra-oral scan. | 3D scanned orthodontic<br>models | From the software<br>part: 3D models are<br>generated from<br>scanned analog<br>impressions or<br>directly from an<br>intra-oral scan. |
| Software end<br>product | Dental casts | Custom metal bands,<br>indirect bonding transfer<br>trays and<br>dental casts | Dental casts |
| Application of<br>digital imaging<br>tools based on<br>3D orthodontic<br>models for<br>orthodontic case<br>archiving,<br>diagnosis,<br>treatment<br>planning and<br>CAD design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtual planning<br>of orthodontic<br>treatments<br>simulating tooth<br>movements | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Supported types<br>of digital data | STL, OBJ | DICOM, STL, JPG, BMP,<br>PNG | STL, OBJ |
| OTC or Rx | Rx | Rx | Rx |
### Table 1. Predicate Device Information Comparison
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The software output for the predicate device is represented by custom metal bands, indirect bonding transfer trays and dental casts, whereas the subject device designs only dental casts.
### Clinical Testing:
Clinical testing is not a requirement and has not been performed.
## Substantial Equivalence Conclusion:
By definition, a device is substantially equivalent when the device has the same intended use and the same technological characteristics as the predicate device. The subject and the primary predicate devices share intended use including software used by dental professionals in orthodontic treatment planning for management of patients and orthodontic models, inspection, measurement and analysis of the models, treatment simulation, preparation and export of a series of virtual dental casts. The subject and the primary predicate devices share the same operating principle.
The software output for the predicate device is represented by custom metal bands, indirect bonding transfer trays and dental casts, whereas the subject device designs only dental casts. The difference in the software output along with the supported types of digital data is insignificant and do not require further testing to ensure the correct product operation; thus, the difference does not affect safety or efficacy of the subject device.
The subject and predicate devices share digital imaging tools based on 3D orthodontic models for orthodontic case archiving, diagnosis, treatment planning and CAD design, and virtual planning of orthodontic treatments simulating tooth movements.
Performance data demonstrates that any differences in technological characteristics do not raise different questions of safety or effectiveness.
The conclusion drawn from the data included in this submission demonstrates that the HDH Treatment Planning system is substantially equivalent to the cleared predicate device.
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.