Device Dossier

Orthodontic inter-bracket elastic chain

Device Dossier for Orthodontic inter-bracket elastic chain (Orthodontic inter-bracket elastic chain, Class IIa, sponsor American Orthodontics Aust/NZ).…

Intended purpose

A non-sterile device intended to be used during orthodontic treatment to function as an archwire/bracket ligature on several adjacent teeth and/or to exert a continuous light force to close the spaces between the teeth. It is also known as a power chain and is in the form of a series of connected loops made of an elastomeric material. This is a single-patient device intended to be replaced regularly during orthodontic treatment (single-use).

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