K081962 · Meridian Co., Ltd. · ILY · Dec 29, 2008 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K081962
Device Name
LAPEX BCS
Applicant
Meridian Co., Ltd.
Product Code
ILY · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Dec 29, 2008
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.5500
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The LAPEX BCS is intended to emit energy in the visible and infrared spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm; the temporary increase in local blood circulation; and/or the temporary relaxation of muscle.
Device Story
LAPEX BCS is a noninvasive, hand-held infrared lamp system providing continuous heat therapy. System comprises a drive unit, power supply, controls, and optional cluster probes containing visible and infrared radiating elements. Device operates by emitting energy in visible and infrared spectrums to elevate tissue temperature. Drive unit performs automatic calculation of energy output based on set treatment parameters; parameters (time, power) are adjustable via keys; real-time status displayed on LCD. Generator supports two independent channels for simultaneous use of two probes, potentially with different wavelengths. Used in clinical settings by operators to provide therapy. Benefits include temporary pain relief and muscle relaxation. Safety verified via thermography on 50 subjects, confirming skin temperature elevation to 40°C.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical testing performed on 50 subjects of various ages and races (Oriental, Black, Caucasian) using thermography. Results demonstrated the device generates a skin temperature of 40°±0.8°C for 5 and 20-minute durations. Study concluded the device safely and effectively provides temporary relief of pain associated with joints and muscles.
Technological Characteristics
Infrared lamp (21 CFR 890.5500). Energy source: Laser (LD) and LED (658nm, 813nm, 670nm). Diode materials: GaAlAs and GaAlInP. Operation: Continuous wave. Form factor: Drive unit with hand-held cluster probes and LCD interface. Power: 100-240Vac, 50-60Hz. Compliance: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-22, IEC 60825-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring topical heating for temporary relief of minor muscle/joint pain, stiffness, minor arthritis pain, muscle spasm, increased local blood circulation, and muscle relaxation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An infrared lamp is a device intended for medical purposes that emits energy at infrared frequencies (approximately 700 nanometers to 50,000 nanometers) to provide topical heating.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an infrared therapeutic heating lamp, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 890.9.
Vectra Genisys Laser System (Intelect XT Laser System) (K040662)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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510(K) Summary K081962 Meridian Co., Ltd.. 3F, Poonglim Tech-one B/D, 273-10 , Seongsu-dong 2 ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Korea Tcl: 82-2-2103-3300, Fax: 82-2-2103-3333 Contact: Chulgyu Lee, R&D Deputy Director laser@meridian.co.kr Date prepared: November 30, 2008
DEC 2 9 2008
- 1. Identification of the device: LAPEX BCS Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5500 Regulation Name: Infrared Lamp Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IL Y
- 2. Equivalent legally marketed devices: The LAPEX BCS is substantially equivalent to other infrared lamps currently in commercial distribution such as the THOR DDII IR lamp System (K033923), THOR International Ltd., and Vectra Genisys Laser System (Intelect XT Laser System) (K040662), Chattanooga Group. The LAPEX BCS has same intended use as and similar technological charactcristics to these predicate devices.
- 3. Indications for use (intended use): The LAPEX BCS is intended to cmit energy in the visible and infrared spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm; the temporary increase in local blood circulation; and/or the temporary relaxation of muscle.
- 4. Description of the device: The LAPEX BCS has a hand-held treatment probe, is noninvasive, low level visible and infrared lamp that provides continuous heat therapy at fixed frequency. The System consists of a Drive Unit, Power Supply and controls and optional treatment probes that contain the visible and infrared radiating elements. Various Cluster Probes are available accessories with the Drive Unit. The LAPEX BCS generator operates automatic calculation of energy output in relation to set treatment parameters and the parameters(treatment time, output power delivered) can be adjusted by using key and treatment specifications and menus as well as treatment progressing are displayed on a LCD display in real time. And the LAPEX BCS generator operates simultaneous and independent management of outputs for connecting probes with laser sources of different wavelength. The LAPEX-BCS generator supplied with 2 completely independent outputs for using two treatment probes and simultaneously, even with laser sources of different wavelengths. The LCD displays operating parameters of both channels. 'This allows two operators to carry out laser therapy independently; just like having two separate instruments.
- 5. Safety and effectiveness, comparison to predicate device. Safety testing was conducted according to IEC 60601-2-22:1995 (Second Edition) Medical Electrical Equipment: Particular Requirements for the Safety of diagnostic and therapeutic laser equipment for use in conjunction with IEC 60601-1 :1988 + A1 :1991 + A2:1995 and to IEC 60601-1-2, (2001) Electromagnetic Compatibility. The device conforms to those standards. Clinical testing using thermography on 50 subjects of various ages and races (Oriental, Black, and Caucasian) a revealed that the
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LAPEX BCS can generate a skin temperature 40°±0.8° for 5min and 20min respectively. Accordingly, we concluded that the LAPEX BCS can safely and effectively provide the temporary relief in pain associated with joints and muscles. Comparison to the predicates' indications for use and energy levels also supports this conclusion.
- 6. Substantial equivalence chart
| Feature | Thor DDII IR Lamp<br>System<br>K033923 | Vectra Genisys Laser<br>System K040662 | LAPEX BCS |
|------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for use | Intended to emit energy in the Visible and near infrared spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm; the temporary increase in local blood circulation and/or temporary relaxation of muscle | Vectra Genisys (Intelect XT) LASER Module and Vectra Genisys (Intelect XT) LASER Transportable Systems are indicated for topical heating for temporary increase in local blood circulation, temporary relief of minor muscle and joint aches, pains and stiffness, relaxation of muscle, temporary relief of muscle spasms, temporary relief of minor pain and stiffness associated with arthritis | Intended to emit energy in the Visible and near infrared spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm; the temporary increase in local blood circulation and/or temporary relaxation of muscle |
| Power Supply | Rechargeable Battery | 100-240Vac, 50~60Hz | 100-240Vac, 50~60Hz |
| LASER Class | Class IIIb<br>According to IEC 60825-1 | Class IIIb<br>According to IEC 60825-1 | Class IIIb<br>According to IEC 60825-1 |
| Energy Source<br>(LASER / LED<br>Source) | LASER(LD) / LED<br>1. 660nm, 30mW X 5EA LD<br>2. 660nm, 200mWX5EA LD<br>3. 660nm, 400mWX5EA LD<br>4. 810nm, 50mW X 5EA LD<br>5. 810nm, 200mWX5EA LD | LASER(LD) / LED<br>1. (850nm, 100mWX5EA LD)<br>+ (670nm, 10mWX4EA LED)<br>2. (850nm, 200mWX5EA LD)<br>+ (670nm, 10mWX4EA LED)<br>3. (850nm, 100mWX 3EA LD)<br>(950nm, 15mWX3EA SLD)<br>+ (670nm, 10mWX 7EA LED) | LASER(LD) / LED<br>1. 658nm, 40mW X 8EA LD<br>2. 658nm, 40mW X 1EA LD<br>3. (813nm, 150mWX4EA LD)<br>+ (658nm, 40mWX4EA LD)<br>4. (813nm, 150mWX4EA LD)<br>+ (670nm, 10mWX4EA LED,<br>LD) |
| Diode Source | GaAlAs & GaAlInP | GaAlAs & GaAlInP | GaAlAs & GaAlInP |
| Diode Drive<br>Type | Continuous Wave | Continuous Wave<br>& Modulated Continuous | Continuous Wave |
7. Conclusion: After analyzing bench, electrical safety, EMC, clinical testing data, and the comparison table above, it is the conclusion of Meridian Co., Ltd. that the LAPEX BCS is as safe and effective as the predicate device has few technological differences and has no new indications for use, thus rendering it substantially equivalent to the predicate device. A laser product report showing compliance with the US Laser Safety standard has been submitted to FDA.
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Meridian Co., Ltd., % Kamm Associates Daniel Kamm, P.E. P.O. Box 7007 Deerfield, Illinois 60015
DEC 2 9 2008
Re: K081962
Trade/Device Name: LAPEX BCS Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5500 Regulation Name: Infrared lamp Regulatory Class: II Product Code: ILY Dated: November 28, 2008 Received: December 1, 2008
Dear Mr. Kamm:
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.
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 (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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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 Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0115. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding postmarket surveillance, please contact CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometric's (OSB's) Division of Postmarket Surveillance at (240) 276-3474. For questions regarding the reporting of device adverse events (Medical Device Reporting (MDR)), please contact the Division of Surveillance Systems at (240) 276-3464. 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 (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely yours,
Mark N Mellean
Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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The LAPEX BCS is intended to emit energy in the visible and infrared spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm; the temporary increase in local blood circulation; and/or the temporary relaxation of muscle.
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