K042710 · Ellman Int'L, Inc. · GEI · Apr 7, 2005 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K042710
Device Name
SURGITRON RADIOLASE II
Applicant
Ellman Int'L, Inc.
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Apr 7, 2005
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Cutting Skin and Mucosal Incisions, Biopsy, Cysts, Abscesses, Tumors, Cosmetic Repairs, Development of Skin Flaps, Skin Tags, Nevi, Keratosis, Oculoplastic Procedures, Blepharoplasty, Aponeurotic Repair, Levator Resection, Arthroscopic Procedures Blended Cutting and Coagulation Skin Tags, Papilloma Keloids, Keratosis, Verrucae, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Nevi, Fistulas, Epithelioma, Cosmetic Repairs, Cysts, Abscesses, Development of Skin Flaps, Oculoplastic Procedures, Arthroscopic Procedures, ENT procedures Hemostasis Control of Bleeding, Epilation, Telangicctasia Bipolar Pinpoint, Precise Cutting and Coagulation, Pinpoint Hemostasis in any field (Wet or Dry)
Device Story
Surgitron Radiolase II is a high-frequency, medium-power electrosurgical generator; provides precision cutting, coagulation, and hemostasis. Device accepts electrical input to generate 4.0 MHz sine-wave, fully rectified, or partially rectified output waveforms. Operates in monopolar (50W max) or bipolar (55W max) modes. Used by clinicians in surgical settings for procedures including skin incisions, biopsies, tumor removal, and ENT/oculoplastic surgeries. Healthcare providers use the device to manage bleeding and perform tissue dissection; output affects clinical decision-making by enabling precise tissue manipulation and hemostasis. Benefits include improved surgical control and reduced tissue trauma compared to traditional methods.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
High-frequency electrosurgical generator; 4.0 MHz sine-wave output; monopolar (50W) and bipolar (55W) modes. Dimensions: 10.3" x 4.5" x 10.5". Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-2, and BS 5724-1. No software component.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring electrosurgical cutting, blended cutting/coagulation, and hemostasis in dermatological, oculoplastic, arthroscopic, and ENT procedures. Applicable for both monopolar and bipolar modalities.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.
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APR 7 2005
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# ellman Surgitron Radiolase II
#### 510(k) Summar 04211
1. Submitter name and address:
Dr. Jon. C. Garito President @lliman international 3333 Royal Avenue Oceanside, New York 11572-3625
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#### 2. Device name and classification:
Surgitron Radiolase II 2.1 Device Name: Class II device, 21 CFR 878.4400 2.2 Classification:
### 3. Description of the device:
The @llman Surgitron Radiolase II is a high frequency, medium power output electrosurgical medical device. The design is similar to currently marketed electrosurgical generators and provides the essential operational modes that are most often used in medium power electrosurgical applications. The unit consists of both a nominal 50 Watt maximum output power in monopolar mode and a nominal 55 Watt maximum output power in bipolar mode, providing the capability of precision cutting, coagulation, and hemostasis in a four megacycle frequency electrical current. The unit is designed to comply with the international safety standards.
# 4. The intended use/indication for use of the device:
- 4.1 Cutting
Skin Incisions, Biopsy, Cysts, Abscesses, Tumors, Cosmetic Repairs, Development of Skin Flaps, SkinTags, Nevi, Keratosis, Oculoplastic Procedures, Blepharoplasty, Aponeurotic Repair, Levator Resection, Arthroscopic Procedures
# 4.2 Blended Cutting and Coagulation
Skin Tags, Papilloma Keloids, Keratosis, Verrucae, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Nevi, Fistulas, Epithelioma, Cosmetic Repairs, Cysts, Abscesses, Development of Skin Flaps, Oculoplastic Procedures, Arthroscopic Procedures, ENT procedures
- 4.3 Hemostasis
Control of Bleeding, Epilation, Telangiectasia
- 4.4 Bipolar
Pinpoint, Precise Cutting and Coagulation, Pinpoint Hemostasis in any field (Wet or Dry)
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# 5. Identification to predicate devices
5.1.Sugitron Radiolase with general use indication K992382 5.2 Surgitron 4.0 Dual RF/120 IEC with general use indication K013225
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### 6. Summary of the technological characteristics of the new device in comparison to the predicate devices.
| FEATURE | ellman<br>SURGITRON<br>RADIOLASE II<br>(New Application Device ) | ellman<br>SURGITRON<br>RADIOLASE<br>K992382 PREDICATE | ellman<br>SURGITRON<br>4.0 Dual RF/120 IEC<br>K013225 PREDICATE |
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| Indications For Use | Monopolar and /or Bipolar<br>Electrosurgical Cutting,<br>Blended Cutting and<br>Coagulation, and<br>Hemostasis<br>Refer to Page 5 for more<br>specific indications for use | Monopolar- covers all<br>indications for use as the<br>Surgitron Radiolase II<br>device.<br>Refer to Exhibit D | Monopolar-covers many<br>indications for use listed<br>for Surgitron Radiolase II<br>device.<br>Bipolar- covers all<br>indications of use listed<br>for Surgitron Radiolase II<br>device.<br>Refer to Exhibit D |
| Design Specification | IEC 60601-1 and<br>60601-2-2<br>Requirementrs of the<br>Medical Device Directive<br>93/42/EEC | Same As New Device | UL544 and<br>IEC 601-2-2 |
| Enclosure Size<br>(inches) | 10.3" wide x 4.5" high<br>x 10.5" deep | 7.0" wide x 4.3" high<br>x 9.0" deep | 9.3" wide x 5.0" high<br>x 13.5" deep |
| Output Energy | Monopolar - 50 Watts<br>Bipolar - 55 Watts | Monopolar- 50 Watts | Monopolar - 120 Watts<br>Bipolar - 120 Watts |
| Output Waveform (s) | Monopolar and Bipolar-<br>4.0 MHz Sine-wave<br>shaped, Fully Rectified,<br>Partially Rectified. | Monopolar- 4.0 MHz<br>Sine-wave shaped, Fully<br>Rectified, Partially<br>Rectified. | Monopolar- 4.0 MHz<br>Sine-wave shaped, Fully<br>Rectified, Partially<br>Rectified<br>Bipolar- 1.7 MHz with<br>modulated waveform. |
| Software | Device does not contain<br>software | Device does not contain<br>software | Device contains<br>operational software |
| Standards Met | IEC 60601-1, 60601-2-2<br>BS 5724-1 | IEC 60601-1, 60601-2-2<br>BS 5724: Section 2.2<br>UL2601 | IEC 601-1, 601-2-2<br>BS 5724: Section 2.2<br>UL2601 |
| Delivery system and<br>configuration | Monopolar and Bipolar | Monopolar | Monopolar and Bipolar |
| Biocompatibility Test | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Sterilization Method(s) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Substantial equivalence ﺎﺀ - - ﺍ 1 01 . .
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APR 7 2005 Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Mr. Jon Garito Ellman International, Inc. 3333 Royal Avenue Oceanside, New York 11572-3625
Re: K042710
Trade/Device Name: Surgitron Radiolase II Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEI Dated: February 10, 2005 Received: February 11, 2005
Dear Mr. Garito:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave reviewed your become 310(t) presidentially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate 10 use stated in the enorosary to regary to regars and the Medical Device Amendments, or to commerce prof to May 20, 1978, the eccordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, devices that have been recuire approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). allu Cosmete 71ct (11ct) that do not requesabject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The 1 ou may, therefore, thanker the act include requirements for annual registration, listing of general controls provisions of tactice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) I mis letter witi anow you to oogin mains of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally premarket notification: "The PDF interlight for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
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Enclosure
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| 510(k) Premarket Notification | |
| @Wiman international<br>page 5<br>Surgitron Radiolase II - General Surgery Use | |
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| 510(k) Number K042710 | |
| SURGITRON RADIOLASE II<br>Device Name: | |
| Indication For Use: is idendical to the Surgitron as a preamendment device such as: | |
| * Cutting | |
| Skin and Mucosal Incisions, Biopsy, Cysts, Abscesses, Tumors, Cosmetic Repairs, | |
| Development of Skin Flaps, Skin Tags, Nevi, Keratosis, Oculoplastic Procedures,<br>Blepharoplasty, Aponeurotic Repair, Levator Resection, Arthroscopic Procedures | |
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| * Blended Cutting and Coagulation | |
| Skin Tags, Papilloma Keloids, Keratosis, Verrucae, Basal Cell Carcinoma, Nevi, | |
| Fistulas, Epithelioma, Cosmetic Repairs, Cysts, Abscesses, Development of Skin Flaps,<br>Oculoplastic Procedures, Arthroscopic Procedures, ENT procedures | |
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| * Hemostasis | |
| Control of Bleeding, Epilation, Telangicctasia | |
| * Bipolar | |
| Pinpoint, Precise Cutting and Coagulation, Pinpoint Hemostasis in any field (Wet or | |
| Dry) | |
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| Prescription Use<br>Over-The- Counter Use<br>OR | |
| (Per 21 CFR 801.109)<br>(Optional Format 1-2-96) | |
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