K083123 · Medart A/S · GEX · Nov 24, 2009 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K083123
Device Name
MEDART MODEL 610 CO2 LASER SYSTEM & ACCESSORIES
Applicant
Medart A/S
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Nov 24, 2009
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The CO2 laser, model MedArt 610, is intended to be used by physicians in the performance of the following specialities: The ablation and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology, plastic and general surgery in the performance of: - Skin Resurfacing - Treatment of wrinkles and rhytids - Treatment of furrows - Soft tissue ablation
Device Story
MedArt 610 is a CO2 laser surgical system (10,600 nm wavelength) used by physicians in dermatology, plastic, and general surgery. The system consists of a laser console, an optical fiber beam delivery system, and a scanner. The scanner manipulates and places the pulsed laser beam in pre-specified patterns on the skin. The device is activated via a foot switch. It is used for soft tissue ablation and coagulation, including skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, rhytids, and furrows. The device provides precise energy delivery to the skin surface, allowing clinicians to perform controlled tissue removal or coagulation, which can improve skin texture and appearance. It is intended for clinical use by trained medical professionals.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on bench testing and comparison of technical specifications and intended use to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
CO2 laser system; 10,600 nm wavelength; 0.1-12W power output; 400µm minimum scanner spot size; 17 kW/cm2 max power density; 635nm aiming beam (5mW); 165cm fiber optic beam delivery; foot switch activation; scanner-based pattern delivery (0.3-100 Hz).
Indications for Use
Indicated for physicians performing soft tissue ablation and coagulation in dermatology, plastic, and general surgery, specifically for skin resurfacing, treatment of wrinkles, rhytids, and furrows. Contraindicated for hard tissue dental applications (enamel, dentin, fillings) and any indications not cleared by the FDA.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
(1) A carbon dioxide laser for use in general surgery and in dermatology is a laser device intended to cut, destroy, or remove tissue by light energy emitted by carbon dioxide.(2) An argon laser for use in dermatology is a laser device intended to destroy or coagulate tissue by light energy emitted by argon.
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NUV 2 4 2009
# MedArt A/S .
# MedArt 610 Laser system
This 510(k) summary is submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.87(h) and Part 807.92.
## A. Contact information and device identification:
| Date of the summary: | 23 November 2009 | | |
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| Submitted by/manufacturer: | MedArt A/S<br>Valseholmen 11-13<br>2650 Hvidovre, Denmark<br>Tel: + 45 3634 2300<br>Fax: + 45 3634 2323 | | |
| Contact person: | Olav Balle-Petersen | | |
| Device Trade Name: | MedArt 610 | | |
| Device Model number: | 610.000 | | |
| Common Name: | Laser treatment system. | | |
| Classification name: | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and<br>in dermatology (per 21 CFR Part 878.4810). | | |
| Device classification: | Class II. | | |
| Product code: | GEX | | |
| Predicate devices legally<br>marketed to which MedArt<br>A/S claims equivalence: | Uni-Laser 450P (K991297) manufactured by ASAH Medico A/S,<br>Denmark.<br>(Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery<br>and in dermatology (per 21 CFR Part 878.4810)). | | |
#### B. Description of MedArt 610 system:
The MedArt 610 system comprises the following major parts:
- A laser console containing a CO2 laser module capable of providing a laser beam having a wave-. length of 10,600 nm.
- A scanner that is intended to manipulate and place a pulsed beam received from the laser console in . a pre-specified pattern on the skin being treated.
- An optical fiber providing a beam path from the laser to the scanner. .
#### C. Indications for Use of MedArt 610 system:
The CO2 laser, model MedArt 610, is intended to be used by physicians in the performance of the following specialities:
The ablation and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology, plastic and general surgery in the performance of:
- Skin Resurfacing .
- Treatment of wrinkles and rhytids
- Treatment of furrows
- Soft tissue ablation
Sec 9 ver3 510(k) Summary 610: 510(k) OBP November 23, 2009
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#### D. Comparison of MedArt 610 to predicate devices:
| Issue/data compared | MedArt 610 | Uni-Laser 450P<br>(Asah Medico A/S) |
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| FDA clearance / status<br>Indications for predicate device | Being submitted (this submission) | K991297<br><br>This predicate device under K991297 is cleared for: (copy from 510(k) clearence):<br><br><b>Dermatology, Plastic & General Surgery</b><br>The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology, plastic and general surgery in the performance of:<br><br>a. Laser Skin Resurfacing<br>b. Treatment of wrinkles, rhytids and furrows<br>c. Blepharoplasty<br>d. Hemorrhoids<br><br>Ablation and/or vaporization of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic surgery and for the reduction , removal and/or treatment of;<br>actinic keratosis skin tags solar/actinic elastosis actinic cheilitis lentigines uneven pigmentation, dyschromaia acne scars surgical scars keloids hermangiomes tattoos telangiectasia squamous and basel cell carcinoma spider and epidermal naevi xanthelasma palpebrarum syringoma verrucae and seborrhoecae valugares (warts) <b>Soft Tissue Dental</b><br>Incision and vaporization of soft tissue in dentistry and oral surgery.<br>Applications include; |
| Issue/data<br>compared | MedArt 610 | Uni-Laser 450P<br>(Asah Medico A/S) |
| | | gingivectomy- removal of hyperplasia gingivoplasty and incisions and excision frenectomy incisional and excisional biopsy incision and excision of aphthous ulcers excision and ablations of benign and malignant lesions homeostatis operculectomy |
| | | Podiatry<br>Laser ablations, vaporization and/or excision of soft tissue in podiatry for Reduction, removal and/or treatment of verrucae valugares Matrixectomy |
| | | Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)<br>Laser Incision, excision, ablations and/or va-porization of soft tissue in otorhinlaryngology for the treatment of; |
| | | Choanal atresia Leukoplakia of larynx Nasal obstructions UPP Rhinohyma Adult and juvenile papillomatosis polyps Rhinophyma Verruce valares |
| | | Gynecology<br>Laser Incision, excision, ablations and/or va-porization of soft tissue in gynecology for the treatment of; |
| | | Cervical intraepithelial neoplasty Condolyome acuminate Leukoplakia (vulvar dystrophies) Vulvar and vaginal intraepithelial neoplasty |
| Issue/data<br>compared | MedArt 610 | Uni-Laser 450P<br>(Asah Medico A/S) |
| | | Neurosurgery<br>Laser Incision, excision, ablations and/or va-<br>porization of soft tissue in neurology for the<br>treatment of; |
| | | Basal tumor-meningioma Posterior fossa tumors Peripheral neurectomy Lipomas/large tumors |
| Indication com-<br>parison | | |
| | Skin resurfacing | Identical application - a |
| | Wrinkels and rhytids | Identical application - b |
| | Furrows | Identical application - b |
| | Soft tissue ablation | Identical application |
| Technology | The system comprises:<br>a) A laser console containing a<br>CO2 laser module<br>b) A scanner for producing a pat-<br>tern of light spots on the skin<br>c) a beam delivering system con-<br>necting the laser console and the<br>scanner. | The system comprises:<br>a) A laser console containing a CO2 laser<br>module<br>b) A scanner for producing a pattern of light<br>spots on the skin<br>c) a beam delivering system connecting the<br>laser console and the scanner. |
| Length of beam<br>delivering sys-<br>tem | 165cm | 165cm |
| Type of beam<br>delivering sys-<br>tem | Fiber providing full freedom of<br>movement | Fiber providing full freedom of movement |
| Wavelength | 10,600nm | 10,600nm |
| Max power | 0.1 - 12W | 0.1-12W |
| Minimum scan-<br>ner spot size | Ø400µm | Ø400µm |
| Max power den-<br>sity (computed<br>as max power<br>divided by min-<br>imum scanner<br>spot size) | 12W/ Ø300µm =<br>17 kW/cm2 | 12W / Ø300µm =<br>17 kW/cm2 |
| Aiming beam | 635nm, max 5mW | 635nm, max. 2mW |
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Sec 9 ver3 510(k) Summary 610: 510(k)
OBP November 23, 2009
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SEC 9 Vers 510(K) 3, 2009
MedArt®
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| Issue/data compared | MedArt 610 | Uni-Laser 450P (Asah Medico A/S) | |
| Scanning speed (light spots on the skin per second) | 0.3-100 Hz | | |
| Time for a full scan | In the range of 1 sec. Actual time is depending on scan pattern chosen | In the range of 1 sec. Actual time is depending on scan pattern chosen | |
| Beam activation | Foot switch | Foot switch | |
### Conclusion:
MedArt 610 applications and indications are evaluated to be within the scope of the previously cleared devices. The same counts for the essential treatment parameters, the protective conditions for the skin during treatment, and the working conditions of the physician.
Based on this side-by-side comparison of the overall performance characteristics of the predicate devices under consideration MedArt A/S concludes that no significant differences exist. The MedArt 610 should not raise any new issues of safety and effectiveness and is judged to be substantially equivalent to the mentioned predicate devices.
(Signature)
Olav Balle-Petersen
(Typed Name)
23-November-2009
(Date)
# (Premarket Notification 510(k) Number)
Sec 9 ver3 510(k) Summary 610: 510(k) OBP November 23, 2009
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room W-O66-0609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
NUV 2 4 2009
MedArt A/S % Olav Balle-Petersen VP, R&D, Innovation, QA Valseholmen 11-13 2650 Hvidovre, Denmark
Re: K083123
Trade/Device Name: MedArt 610 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 Regulation Name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEX Dated: November 24, 2009 Received: November 24, 2009
Dear Olav Balle-Petersen:
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 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
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CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mdr/ for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
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 (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely yours,
Mark A. Milliken
Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Surgical, Orthopedic and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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510(k) Number (if known): K083123
MedArt 610 Device Name:
Indications for Use:
Dermatology, Plastic & General Surgery
The CO2 laser, model MedArt 610, is intended to be used by physicians in the performatice of the following specialities:
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The ablation and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology, plastic and general surgery in the performance of:
- Skin Resurfacing .
- . Treatment of wrinkles and rhytids
- Treatment of furrows .
- Soft tissuc ablation .
#### Contraindications for MedArt® 610
The MedArt® 610 may not be used for hard tissue dental applications such as tooth enamel, dentin or fillings and other indications not cleared by the FDA.
The system has not been evaluated for safety and effectiveness as a fractionated scanner
Mark A. Millener
vi non Sign-O cal. Orthopedic,
K08 31
510(k) Number
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Sec 7v5 Statement of indication for use 610: 510(k) OBP Ver 5 August 27, 2009
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