K123037 · Lightscalpel, LLC · GEX · Nov 29, 2012 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K123037
Device Name
LIGHTSCALPEL
Applicant
Lightscalpel, LLC
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Nov 29, 2012
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The LightScalpel LS-10 CO2 Laser System is intended for use in laser surgery procedures for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, or coagulation of soft tissue in specialties such as: general surgery, dermatology, gynecology, oral surgery, otorhinolaryngology, plastic & reconstructive surgery, podiatry, and urology.
Device Story
LightScalpel LS-10 is a mobile CO2 laser system for soft tissue surgery. Device utilizes RF-excited CO2 laser tube to generate 10.6 µm infrared beam; power output 2-10 Watts (CW). Energy delivered via flexible fiber waveguide and handpiece with internal focusing lens. Operator controls parameters via touch-screen panel; supports continuous, pulsed, and superpulse emission modes. Includes calibration port for power verification and fiber transmission efficiency. Safety features: keyswitch, emergency stop, remote/fiber interlocks, beam shutter, and internal power/RF monitors. Used in clinical settings by trained healthcare professionals. Output provides precise tissue interaction (incision/ablation) to facilitate surgical procedures. Benefits include controlled tissue removal with minimal thermal damage.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance verified through verification and validation testing against product requirements and adherence to safety standards including 21 CFR 1040, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-22, and IEC 60825-1.
Indicated for soft tissue incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, or coagulation in general surgery, dermatology, gynecology, oral surgery, otorhinolaryngology, plastic & reconstructive surgery, podiatry, and urology.
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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LightScalpel LLC 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, Suite 206 Woodinville. WA 98072 PH: 425-368-1588 FAX: 425-483-6015
# SECTION 5 - 510(k) Summary
NOV 2 9 2012
510(k) Summary Preparation Date:
- 1. 510(K) Owner:
Light Scalpel LLC 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Road NE, Suite 206 Woodinville, WA 98072 866-697-7548 / 425-368-1588 / 425-483-6015 (FAX)
- 2. 510(k) Contact:
David Walters General Manager 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Road NE, Suite 206 Woodinville, WA 98072 866-697-7548 / 425-368-1588 / 425-483-6015 (FAX) dwalters@lightscalpel.com
- 3. Device Trade Name: LightScalpel LS-10
Common Name: CO2 Laser System
Classification Name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology (21 CFR 878.4810).
> "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."
Classification: Class II
Product Code: GEX
- 4. Predicate Device(s)
The LightScalpel CO2 Laser System is equivalent in operating principles and intended uses to the Luxar LX-20SP and DEKA SmartXide CO2 Laser Systems.
- 5. Device Description and Function
The LightScalpel LS-10 laser system is a mobile platform that utilizes a radio frequency (RF) excited carbon dioxide (CO₂) laser tube to produce an infrared beam at a nominal 10.6 µm wavelength at powers adjustable from 2 to 10 Watts Continuous Wave (CW). Laser energy is conducted to the point of application by a flexible fiber wavequide and handpiece assembly. Laser system operation is controlled by operator input on a touch-screen display panel. The RF laser drive is modulated to provide additional pulsed and superpulse emission modes selected from the laser system control panel.
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LightScalpel LLC 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, Suite 206 Woodinville, WA 98072 PH: 425-368-1588 FAX: 425-483-6015
A "calibration port" on the side of the laser system allows checking and setting the power emitted from the distal laser aperture and serves as a check on fiber waveguide transmission efficiency. Laser system power, rates, and durations are adjustable as tabulated below:
| Parameter | LightScalpel LS-10 |
|-------------------------------|--------------------|
| CW Power (watts) | 2 - 10 |
| Pulsed Power (watts) | 2 - 10 |
| Gated Pulse Width (msec) | 5 - 500 |
| Gated Rep Rate (pps) | 1 or 2 - 20 |
| Single Pulse Energy (mJ) | 10 - 5000 |
| Superpulse Power (watts-avg.) | 2 - 5 |
| Gated Pulse Widths (msec) | 10 - 500 |
| Superpulse Pulse Rates (pps) | 160 - 375 |
| Gated Rep Rate (pps) | 1 or 2 - 30 |
| Superpulse Peak Power (watts) | 30 |
| Superpulse Pulse Width (usec) | 100 - 800 |
The laser system has safety features complying with requirements in 21 CFR 1040, Performance Standards for Light Emitting Products; IEC 60601-2-22, Medical electrical equipment – Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment ; and IEC 60825-1, Safety of laser products –Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements. Major safety features are as follows:
System On-Off Keyswitch, Emergency Stop Switch, Remote Interlock, Fiber Interlock, Beam Blocking Shutter, Internal Laser Power Detector, RF Power Monitor, and required Laser Safety Labels and Labeling.
The laser system, components, and features are illustrated in Figure 1. Laser system physical characteristics are:
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LightScalpel LLC 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, Suite 206 Woodinville, WA 98072 PH: 425-368-1588 FAX: 425-483-6015
| Parameter | LightScalpel LS-10 |
|----------------------|--------------------------|
| Dimensions | 34" H x 15" W x 15" D |
| Weight (Pounds / Kg) | ~ 35 / ~ 16 |
| Electrical Power | 115 VAC, 7.5 A, 50/60 Hz |
Delivery System: Flexible Fiber Waveguide; ~ 0.7mm ID.; Handpiece w/internal focusing lens.
Purge Gas: Internal air pump purge through the Fiber and Handpiece.
System Cooling: Air; two thermostatically controlled fans with over-temperature protection.
Mobility: 4 wheels and handgrip on console for convenient system positioning.
- 6. Intended use(s) of the Device
The LightScalpel CO2 Laser System is intended for use in laser surgery procedures for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, or coagulation of soft tissue in specialties such as: general surgery, dermatology, gynecology, oral surgery, otorhinolaryngology, plastic & reconstructive surgery, podiatry, and urology.
- 7. Technological Characteristics Comparison to Predicate Devices
The technological characteristics comparison to predicate devices is summarized in the following table.
| Characteristic | LightScalpel | Luxar LX-20 SP | DEKA SmartXide |
|-----------------------|--------------|----------------|----------------|
| Predicate 510(k) | N/A | K953074 | K072159 |
| Laser Medium | CO2 | CO2 | CO2 |
| Wavelength (µm) | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Laser Drive Source | RF | RF | DC |
| Output Power (W) | 2 - 10 | 2 - 20 | 2 - 30 |
| Pulsed Power (W) | 2 - 10 | 2 - 20 | 0.5 - 15 |
| Gated PW (ms) | 5 - 500 | 5 - 500 | 0.2 - 80 |
| Gated Rep. Rate (pps) | 1 or 2 - 20 | 2 - 20 | 5 - 100 |
| Super Pulse (W) | 2 - 5 | 2 - 10 | 0.5 - 10 |
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### LightScalpel LLC 16932 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, Suite 206 Woodinville, WA 98072 PH: 425-368-1588 FAX: 425-483-6015
| Superpulse Peak (W) | 30 | 50 | 320 |
|----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Beam Delivery System | Flexible Fiber<br>Waveguide | Articulated Arm or<br>Flexible Fiber<br>Waveguide | Articulated Arm |
| System HxWxD (in) | 34 x 15 x 15 | 36 x 14 x 14 | 47 x 19 x 22 |
| System Weight (lb) | 35 | 42 | 66 |
| Mobility | 4 Wheels & Handle | 4 Wheels & Handle | 4 Wheels & Handle |
| Electrical Power | 115 VAC | 115 VAC | 115 VAC |
| Intended Use | Incision, Excision,<br>Vaporization,<br>Ablation, or<br>Coagulation of Soft<br>Tissue | Incision, Excision,<br>Vaporization,<br>Ablation or,<br>Coagulation of Soft<br>Tissue | Incision, Excision,<br>Vaporization,<br>Ablation, or<br>Coagulation of Soft<br>Tissue |
| | | | |
## 8. Performance Testing
The LightScalpel LS-10 CO2 Laser System has been evaluated for performance equivalent to predicate devices through a combination of (1) verification and validation tests per product requirements and specifications and (2) inspections and tests derived from applicable regulations and safety standards as noted below.
- 21 CFR 1040, Performance Standards for Light-emitting Products
- IEC 60601-1, Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- IEC 60601-2-22. Medical electrical equipment Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment
- IEC 60825-1, Safety of laser products Part 1: Equipment classification, requirements and user's guide
- 9. Animal and Clinical Testing
Device performance evaluation did not involve Animal of Clinical Testing.
- 10. A comparison between the LS-10 and the predicated carbon dioxide lasers showed that these devices have similar laser characteristics and output parameters and therefore a determination of equivalence can be made between the predicate devices and the LS-10.
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
#### Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-002
LightScalpel, LLC % Mr. David Walters General Manager 16932 Woodinville Redmond Road Northeast Suite 206 Woodinville, Washington 98072
November 29, 2012
Re: K123037
Trade/Device Name: LightScalpel LS-10 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: October 30, 2012 Received: October 31, 2012
Dear Mr. Walters:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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 vou desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH0ffices/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/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm 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/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours.
# Peter D. Rumm -S
Mark N. Melkerson Acting Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## SECTION 4 - Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K123037
Device Name: LightScalpel LS-10 CQ2 Laser System
Indications for Use:
The LightScalpel LS-10 CO2 Laser System is intended for use in laser surgery procedures for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, or coagulation of soft tissue in specialties such as: general surgery, dermatology, gynecology, oral surgery, otorhinolaryngology, plastic & reconstructive surgery, podiatry, and urology.
Prescription Use × (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE OF NEEDED)
# Neil R Ogden 2012.11.29 10:42:22 -05'00'
(Division Sign-off) Division of Surgical Devices 510(k) Number
LS_Sec4_Ind_510(k)
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