K033675 · Sirona Dental Systems GmbH · KOJ · Jan 15, 2004 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K033675
Device Name
PROSMILE AIR POLISHER AND PROPHYLAXIS POWDER
Applicant
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH
Product Code
KOJ · Dental
Decision Date
Jan 15, 2004
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.6080
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The ProSmile Air Polisher is intended for removing deposits, plaque, and staining on all visible tooth surfaces as well as in fissures and interdental areas. The ProSmile is also intended for the following prophylactic applications: . cleaning teeth prior to scaling . cleaning teeth prior to fluoridation . cleaning teeth prior to bleaching . cleaning teeth prior to using bonding materials .
Device Story
Pneumatically operated dental air polisher; delivers mixture of water, air, and prophylaxis powder to tooth surfaces. Components include handpiece, powder jet nozzle, hose coupling, and integration with C8+ Dental Operative Unit (powder chamber, regulators, foot control). Operated by dental professionals in clinical settings. Foot control manages delivery of air/water/powder mixture. Removes plaque, deposits, and stains; prepares teeth for subsequent clinical procedures (scaling, fluoridation, bleaching, bonding). Benefits include efficient surface cleaning and improved preparation for restorative or prophylactic treatments.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Activities included electrical safety testing, electromagnetic compatibility testing, and functional testing to address identified hazards.
Technological Characteristics
Pneumatic operation; handpiece with powder jet nozzle; integrated with C8+ Dental Operative Unit. Components include powder chamber, water/air/powder regulators, and foot control. No software or electronic processing described.
Indications for Use
Indicated for dental patients requiring removal of plaque, deposits, and stains from tooth surfaces, fissures, and interdental areas, and for cleaning teeth prior to scaling, fluoridation, bleaching, or bonding procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An airbrush is an AC-powered device intended for use in conjunction with articulation paper. The device uses air-driven particles to roughen the surfaces of dental restorations. Uneven areas of the restorations are then identified by use of articulation paper.
Special Controls
The special control for this device is International Electrotechnical Commission's IEC 60601-1-AM2 (1995-03), Amendment 2, “Medical Electrical Equipment—Part 1: General Requirements for Safety.”
Predicate Devices
EMS Air Flow Handy 2 Air Polisher and Powder (K022119)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 11033675
JAN 1 5 2004
## 510(k) Summary
### for
# Sirona Dental Systems ProSmile Air Polisher and Prophylaxis Powder
#### 1. SPONSOR
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Farbrikstrasse 31 64625 Bensheim Germany
Contact Person: Fritz Kolle Regulatory Manager
Date Prepared: November 21, 2003
#### 2. Device Name
| Proprietary Name: | ProSmile Air Polisher and Prophylaxis Powder |
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| Common/Usual Name: | Air Polisher, Abrasive Polishing Agent |
| Classification Name: | Air Brush |
#### 3. Predicate Devices
EMS Air Flow Handy 2 Air Polisher and Powder, K022119
#### 4. INTENDED USE
The ProSmile Air Polisher is intended for removing deposits, plaque, and staining on all visible tooth surfaces as well as in fissures and interdental areas. The ProSmile is also intended for the following prophylactic applications:
- . cleaning teeth prior to scaling
- . cleaning teeth prior to fluoridation
- . cleaning teeth prior to bleaching
- cleaning teeth prior to using bonding materials .
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#### 5. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The ProSmile consists of the handpiece, ProSmile Prophylaxis Powder, the powder jet nozzle, test card, and hose coupling. The components that are integral to the C8+ Dental Operative Unit and used during ProSmile operation are the powder chamber. powder chamber venting button, water regulator, air/powder regulator, and foot control. The ProSmile is a pneumatically operated device that is offered with two powder jet nozzles.
#### 6. BASIS FOR SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
Both the ProSmile and EMS Air Flow Handy 2 devices are polishers intended for removing plaque deposits and stains using a mixture of water, air, and powder in dental cleaning procedures. The overall design of the proposed device is similar to that of the predicate device. Both include a dental handpiece and powder accessory, controls for delivery of the air/water/powder mixture, and delivery nozzles. Both devices allow for control of the /powder/air from the foot control. The proposed device differs from the predicate device in that the powder container for the ProSmile is located in the C8+ dentist's element, while the powder container for the predicate device is located in the device handpiece.
#### 7. PERFORMANCE TESTING
The appropriate design verification and design validation activities were conducted to address the potential risks identified in the Hazard Analysis. These activities included electrical safety testing, electromagnetic compatibility testing, and functional testing. The results confirmed that the ProSmile is safe and effective for its intended use.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JAN 1 5 2004
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH C/O Ms. Mary McNamara-Cullinane, RAC Staff Consultant Medical Device Consultants, Incorporated 49 Plain Street North Attleboro, Massachusetts 02760
Re: K033675
Trade/Device Name: Prosmile Air Polisher and Prophylaxis Powder Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.6080 Regulation Name: Airbrush Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KOJ Dated: November 21, 2003 Received: November 24, 2003
Dear Ms. McNamara-Cullinane:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave feviewed your Bocken - 1 (c) per device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce use stated in the energoure) to regard date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that provision with the may and chance 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 thereone, mailket the detired, backed in annual registration, listing of devices, good Controls provisions of the revile, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it If your de nee to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be Illay 06 subject to such additions. Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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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 your 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. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. 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 may be obtained 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.
Chiu S. Lin, PhD
Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### K033675 510(k) Number (if known):
ProSmile Air Polisher and Prophylaxis Powder Device Name:
Indications for Use:
The ProSmile Air Polisher is intended for removing deposits, plaque, and staining on all visible tooth surfaces as well as in fissures and interdental areas. The ProSmile is also intended for the following prophylactic applications:
- cleaning teeth prior to sealing .
- cleaning teeth prior to fluoridation .
- cleaning teeth prior to bleaching .
- cleaning teeth prior to using bonding materials .
(PI.F.ASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE – CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NECESSARY)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Susan Runser
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, ection Control Denta
510(k) Number: K033275
Prescription Use
(Per 21 CFR 801.109) √
OR
Over-The-Counter Use
(Optional Format 1-2-96)
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH 510(k) ProSmile Air Polisher and Prophylaxis Powder
November 21, 2003
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