K111592 · Quanta System Spa · GEX · Aug 25, 2011 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K111592
Device Name
YOULASER CO2 LASER SYSTEM
Applicant
Quanta System Spa
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Aug 25, 2011
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
YOULASER CO2 Laser is indicated for incision, ablation, vaporization and coagulation of body soft tissues including intraoral tissues, in medical specialties including aesthetic (dermatology and plastic surgery), otolaryngology (ENT), gynaecology, neurosurgery, dental and oral surgery and genitourinary surgery. YOULASER CO2 Laser with the scanning unit is indicated for full ablative skin resurfacing for the following application: Dyschromia, Atrophic + Acne scars, Hypertrophic scars The scanning modality is intended for the above described use. In this case the handpiece simply enables a laser-tissue interaction in different positions within a specific area.
Device Story
YOULASER CO2 is a powered laser surgical instrument; 10.6μm wavelength; 30W power. System includes power supply, CO2 laser source, air cooling, optical bench, articulated arm with CO2 scanner, and control electronics. Operated by clinicians in medical settings. Handpiece enables laser-tissue interaction for incision, ablation, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissues. Scanning unit facilitates full ablative skin resurfacing for dyschromia and scarring. Microcontroller-based electronics manage power supply and laser source. User interface includes touch screen display, key switch, and emergency stop. Device provides precise tissue removal/coagulation, benefiting patients through controlled surgical or dermatological intervention.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
10.6μm wavelength CO2 laser; 30W power; air-cooled. Metallic shell with polyurethane panel; touch screen interface. Microcontroller-based control electronics. Articulated arm with scanner. Connectivity includes footswitch and remote interlock. Class II device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for incision, ablation, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissues in dermatology, plastic surgery, ENT, gynecology, neurosurgery, dental/oral surgery, and genitourinary surgery. Also indicated for full ablative skin resurfacing for dyschromia, atrophic/acne scars, and hypertrophic scars. Not evaluated as a fractionated scanner.
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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AUG 25 2011
# K111592
#### 510(k) SUMMARY Quanta System YOULASER CO2 Title:
Submitter:
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Quanta System SpA via IV Novembre, 116 Solbiate 21058 Olona VA / Italy
Contact:
Maurizio Bianchi Regulatory Affairs Manager
Date Prepared: July 19th, 2011
Quanta System YOULASER CO2 Device Trade Name:
Laser surgical instrument for use in general surgery and Common Name: dermatology
Classification Name: Instrument, surgical, powered, laser
Predicate Devices: - El.En S.p.A Smart CO2 Laser System (K072159);
YOULASER CO2 Laser is indicated for Use incision. Intended excision, ablation, vaporization and coagulation of body Indications for Use: soft tissues including intraoral tissues, in medical specialties including aesthetic (dermatology and plastic otolaryngology surgery). (ENT), gynaecology, neurosurgery, dental and oral surgery and genitourinary surgery. YOULASER CO2 Laser with the scanning unit is indicated for full ablative skin resurfacing for the following application: Dyschromia, Atrophic + Acne scars, Hypertrophic scars
> The scanning modality is intended for the above described use. In this case the handpiece simply enables a laser-tissue interaction in different positions within a specific area.
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The safety and effectiveness of this scanner/device has not been evaluated as a fractionated scanner/device
### Technological Characteristics:
The YOULASER CO2 Laser System includes 1 model :
| Models | Wavelength | Laser Power |
|-----------------|------------|-------------|
| YOULASER<br>CO2 | 10.6μm | 30W |
The YOULASER CO2 Laser is composed externally of a metallic shell with a frontal polyurethane panel containing the touch screen display. On this panel the key switch, emergency red push button and the operation led are inserted too. On the rear panel the footswitch connector, the remote interlock, the power switch are located.
The laser system is composed of power supply, CO2 laser source with air cooling system, optical bench, arm with CO2 scanner, the articulated control electronics.
The electronic, based on a microcontroller, manages the voltage power supply and the CO2 laser source.
#### Performance Data
Substantial Equivalence:
#### None
The Quanta System YOULASER CO2 is as safe and effective as the predicate devices. The YOULASER CO2 has the same intended uses and similar indications, technological characteristics, and principles of operation The minor technological as its predicate device. differences between the YOULASER CO2 and its predicate devices raise no new issues of safety or YOULASER effectiveness. Thus, the CO2 is substantially equivalent.
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Quanta System, S.P.A. % Regulatory Technology Services, LLC Mr. Mark Job 1394 25th Street, NW Buffalo, Minnesota 55313
AUG 25 2011
Re: K111592
Trade/Device Name: Youlaser CO2 Laser System 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: August 11, 2011 Received: August 12, 2011
Dear Mr. Job:
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Enclosure
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## Indications for Use Statement 592 510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: YOULASER CO2
#### Indications for Use:
YOULASER CO2 Laser is indicated for incision, ablation, vaporization and coagulation of body soft tissues including intraoral tissues, in medical specialties including aesthetic (dermatology and plastic surgery), otolaryngology (ENT), gynaecology, neurosurgery, dental and oral surgery and genitourinary surgery.
YOULASER CO2 Laser with the scanning unit is indicated for full ablative skin resurfacing for the following application:
Dyschromia,
Atrophic + Acne scars, Hypertrophic scars
The scanning modality is intended for the above described use. In this case the handpiece simply enables a laser-tissue interaction in different positions within a specific area.
The safety and effectiveness of this scanner/device has not been evaluated as a fractionated scanner/device
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Division of Surgical, Orthopedic, and Restorative Devices
. 510(k) Number K111592
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