K131081 · Quanta System Spa · GEX · Jul 3, 2013 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K131081
Device Name
CYBER TM FAMILY
Applicant
Quanta System Spa
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jul 3, 2013
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Cyber Tm Family (that includes Cyber Tm 150, Cyber Tm 150, Cyber Tm 180 and Cyber Tm 200) and its accessories are intended for use in surgical procedures using open, laparoscopic and endoscopic incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue in use in medical specialties including: Urology, Gastroenterology, Thoracic and Pulmonary, Gynecology, ENT, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery and Arthroscopy. Note: the Cyber Tm 180 and Cyber Tm 200 are only approved for the treatment of BPH when used at power levels greater than 150W.
Device Story
Cyber Tm Family is a continuous wave (CW) Thulium:YAG laser surgical system (2.01 µm wavelength). Laser energy is delivered via fiber optics to target tissues for incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, coagulation, and hemostasis. Operated by physicians in OR, clinic, or endoscopic settings. Models range from 120W to 200W; Cyber Tm 180 and 200 are specifically indicated for BPH treatment at power levels >150W. Device provides precise thermal tissue effects; comparable to predicate laser systems. Benefits include controlled tissue ablation and hemostasis in various surgical specialties.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Comparative studies measured depth of thermal injury, coagulation, and ablation depth against unmodified predicate devices. Results showed no significant differences in tissue effects, including carbonization, when maintaining comparable power density via fiber diameter adjustments. No clinical human trials were required or presented.
Technological Characteristics
CW Thulium:YAG laser source; 2.01 µm wavelength; adjustable power 5W–200W. Delivery via fiber optics. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-22, and IEC 60825-1. Software-controlled power output. Standalone surgical laser system.
Indications for Use
Indicated for surgical procedures (incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, coagulation, hemostasis) on soft, mucosal, fatty, and cartilaginous tissue across urology, gastroenterology, thoracic/pulmonary, gynecology, ENT, dermatology, plastic surgery, general surgery, and arthroscopy. Specific applications include BPH treatment (Cyber Tm 180/200 >150W), urethral/bladder tumors, GI polyps/ulcers/neoplasms, gynecological fibroids/polypectomy, ENT sinus/laryngeal procedures, and orthopedic spinal decompression. Prescription use only.
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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# K131081
# JUL 0 3 2013
# 7. 510(K) SUMMARY - Device Modification
# Introduction:
This document contains the 510(k) Summary for the Cyber Tm Family. The content of this summary is based on the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92(c). This is the first submission for the Cyber Tm Family
| Applicant / | Quanta System SPA |
|-------------------|----------------------|
| Manufacturer | Via IV Novembre, 116 |
| Name and Address: | Solbiate Olona (VA) |
| | Italy, 21058 |
510(k) Contact Person:
Maurizio Bianchi Regulatory Affairs Manager Quanta System SPA
Email: maurizio.bianchi@guantasystem.com Phone: +39 0331 376797 +39 0331 367815 Fax:
Date Prepared: Device Name:
November 20th, 2012 Cyber Tm Family
21 CFR 878.4810
Cyber
Classification: Class II
Classification Name:
Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology.
Regulation Number:
Product Code: GEX
Basis for Submission: Technology, Engineering, and Performance Changes
### Legally Marketed Device
The Cyber Tm Family is claimed to be substantially equivalent to these legally marketed devices:
- Cyber Tm 120 of the Cyber Surgical Laser Family (K090962) Quanta System SpA
- Cyber Tm 150 (K102749) Quanta System SpA
- RevoLix Family (K110941) - AllMed System Inc.
#### Performance Standards:
There are no mandatory performance standards for this device.
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# General Device Description (unmodified predicate devices vs new modified devices):
The Cyber Tm Family is laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology (GEX).
In the Cyber Tm Family is installed a single Tm:YAG Laser Source with CW emission at 2.01um with adjustable power from 5 W to the maximum output power (as given below). The laser radiation is delivered to the tissue to be treated through fiber optics.
The Cyber Tm Family (that includes Cyber Tm 150, Cyber Tm 150, Cyber Tm 180 and Cyber Tm 200) and its accessories are intended for use in surgical procedures using open, laparoscopic and endoscopic incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue in use in medical specialties including:
Urology, Gastroenterology, Thoracic and Pulmonary, Gynecology, ENT, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery and Arthroscopy.
Note: the Cyber Tm 180 and Cyber Tm 200 are only approved for the treatment of BPH when used at power levels greater than 150W.
| Models | Type of laser | Wavelength | Min Power | Max Power |
|--------------------------------------------|----------------|------------|-----------|-----------|
| Cyber Tm 120 (unmodified) predicate device | CW Tulium: YAG | 2.010 μm | 5 W | 120 W |
| Cyber Tm 150 (unmodified) predicate device | CW Tulium: YAG | 2.010 μm | 5 W | 150W |
| Cyber Tm 180 (new) modified device | CW Tulium:YAG | 2.010 μm | 5 W | 180 W |
| Cyber Tm 200 (new) modified device | CW Tulium: YAG | 2.010 μm | 5 W | 200 W |
The Cyber Tm Family has the following models (and related main characteristics):
The first two models of the Cyber Tm Family, the Cyber Tm 120 and Cyber Tm 150. have been already cleared and represent the unmodified devices (Legally Marketed Devices). The other two, the Cyber Tm 180 and Cyber Tm 200, are the derived from the previous ones.
All models share the same structure, the same components and the same software. The differentation of the models derives only from the factory set of the maximum output power, as detailed in the next section.
# Description of the modification:
The first two models of the Cyber Tm Family, the Cyber Tm 120 and Cyber Tm 150, have been already cleared and represent the unmodified devices (Legally Marketed Devices). The other two, the Cyber Tm 180 and Cyber Tm 200, are the derived from the previous ones.
The modification of the devices is limited to the Tm:YAG Laser Source that is installed inside Cyber Tm Family.
So all models of the Cyber Tm Family share the same structure, the same components and the same software. The differentation of the models derives only from the factory set of the maximum output power of the laser resonator.
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# Summary of Performance and basic Safety testing:
The Cyber Tm Family (that includes Cyber Tm 120, Cyber Tm 150, Cyber Tm 180 and Cyber Tm 200) and its accessories have been tested in accordance with:
- IEC 60601-1:2005
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- IEC 60601-1-2:2005 ı
- IEC 60601-1-4: 1996 (First Ed.) -+ Am.l: 1999 (Consolidated 1.1 Ed.) -
- for use with IEO 60601-1 (1988), Amts 1 (1991) and 2 (1995) -
- । IEC 60601-2-22:2005
- ، IEC 60825-1:2007
The Cyber Tm Family (that includes Cyber Tm 120, Cyber Tm 150, Cyber Tm 180 and Cyber Tm 200) and its accessories comply with European Medical Device 93/42/EEC.
Moreover a specific bench testing was conducted on the proposed Cyber Tm Family devices to support a determination of substantial equivalence to the predicate device. The depth of thermal injury and coaqulation were measured and compared to the unmodified predicate devices and did not show significant differences. The ablation depth was also measured and found to be of comparable depth, keeping the same power density through the use of different fiber diameter. Other tissue effects such as carbonization were also found to be comparable.
#### Indications for Use
The Cyber Tm Family is laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology (GEX).
In the Cyber Tm Family is installed a single Tm:YAG Laser Source with CW emission at 2010 nm with adjustable power from 5 W to the maximum output power (as qiven below). The laser radiation is delivered to the tissue to be treated through fiber optics.
The Cyber Tm Family (that includes Cyber Tm 150, Cyber Tm 150, Cyber Tm 180 and Cyber Tm 200) and its accessories are intended for use in surgical procedures using open, laparoscopic and endoscopic incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue in use in medical specialties including:
Urology, Gastroenterology, Thoracic and Pulmonary, Gynecology, ENT, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, General Surgery and Arthroscopy.
Note: The Cyber Tm 180 and Cyber Tm 200 are only approved for the treatment of BPH when used at power levels greater than 150W
The Cyber Tm Family has the following models:
| Models | Type of laser | Wavelength | Min Power | Max Power |
|--------------------------------------------|---------------|-------------------------------------|-----------|-----------|
| Cyber Tm 120 (unmodified) predicate device | CW Tulium:YAG | 2.010 $ \mu $ m | 5 W | 120 W |
| Cyber Tm 150 (unmodified) predicate device | CW Tulium:YAG | 2.010 $ \mu $ m | 5 W | 150W |
| Cyber Tm 180 (new) modified device | CW Tulium:YAG | 2.010 $ \mu $ m | 5 W | 180 W |
| Cyber Tm 200 (new) modified device | CW Tulium:YAG | 2.010 $ \mu $ m | 5 W | 200 W |
The first two models of the Cyber Tm Family, the Cyber Tm 120 and Cyber Tm 150, have been
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already cleared and represent the unmodified predicate devices (Legally Marketed Devices). The Cyber Tm 180 and Cyber Tm 200, are the derived from the previous ones. The RevoLix Family (K110941) has been already cleared and is a secondary predicate device (Legally Marketed Devices).
The intended use of the predicate devices (Legally Marketed Devices) are the same as the modified devices.
# Substantial Equivalence:
The first two models of the Cyber Tm Family, the Cyber Tm 120 and Cyber Tm 150, have been already cleared and represent the unmodified predicate devices (Legally Marketed Devices). The Cyber Tm 180 and Cyber Tm 200. are the derived from the previous ones.
The RevoLix Family (K110941) has been already cleared and is a secondary predicate device (Legally Marketed Devices).
All models of the Cyber Tm Family share the same structure, the same components and the same software. The modified devices have the same intended use and the same technological characteristics and principles of operation as the unmodified devices. It has been demonstrated that the modified devices of the Cyber Tm Family are safe and effective as the unmodified devices and the predicate devices.
Thus the modified devices included in the Quanta System Cyber Tm Family are substantially equivalent to the previously legally marketed devices.
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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
# July 3, 2013
Quanta System Spa % Mr. Maurizio Bianchi Via IV Novembre Nº 116 21058 Solbiate Olona (VA) Italy
Re: K131081
Trade/Device Name: Cyber Tm Family Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 Regulation Name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general surgery and
plastic surgery and in dermatology
Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEX Dated: June 12, 2013 Received: June 13, 2013
Dear Mr. Bianchi:
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
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comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device 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/CDRHOffices/ucm 1 1 5809.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/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
# Mark N. Melkerson -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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510{k) Number (if known): K131081
Device Name: Cyber Tm Family
# Indications for Use:
The Cyber Tm Family (that Includes Cyber Tm 150, Cyber Tm 180 and Cyber Tm 200) and its accessories are intended for use in surgical procedures using open, laparoscopic incision, resection, abletton, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue in use in medical specialties including: Urclogy, Gastroentarology, Thoracio Gynecslogy, ENT, Demainly, Plastic Surgery, General Surgary and Arthroscopy.
#### Urology:
Open and endoscopic surgery (incision, resection, eblation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis) including:
| | Urethral Strictures | |
|--|---------------------|--|
Bladder Neck Incisions (8NI)
Ablation and resection of Bladder Tumors, Uretheral Turnors and Ureteral Turnors.
- Ablation of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BHP),
- Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP)
- Laser Resection of the Prostrate
- Laser Enucleation of the Prostate
- Laser Ablation of the Prostate
- Condylomas
- Lesions of external genitalia
Note; The Cyber Tm 180 and Cyber Tm 200 are only approved for the treatment of BPH when used at power levels greater than 150V.
Prescription Use (Part 21 C.F.R. 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 C.F.R. 807 Subpart C)
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510(k) Number (if known): K131081
Device Name: Cyber Tm Family Indications for Use: continued
Open and endoscopic gastroenterslogy surgery (incision, essecion, ablation, vaporization, coagulation, coagulation and hemostasis) including:
| • | Appendectomy |
|---|-------------------------------------------------|
| • | Polyps |
| • | Biopsy |
| • | Gall Bladder calculi |
| • | Biliary/Bile duct calculi |
| • | Ulcers |
| • | Gastric ulcers |
| • | Duodenal ulcers |
| • | Non Bleeding Ulcers |
| • | Pancreatitas |
| • | Hemorrhoids |
| • | Cholecystectomy |
| • | Benign and Malignant Neoplasm |
| • | Angiodysplasia |
| • | Colorectal cancer |
| • | Telangiectasias |
| • | Telangiectasias of the Osler-Weber-Renu disease |
| • | Vascular Malformation |
| • | Gastritis |
| • | Esophagitis |
| • | Esophageal ulcers |
| • | Varices |
| • | Colitis |
- Gastric Erosions
Prescription Use (Part 21 C.F.R. 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 C.F.R. 807 Subpart C)
# (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
(Division Sign-Off) for MXM
Division of Surgical Devices
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510(k) Number (if known): K131081
Device Name: Cyber Tm Family
# Indications for Use: continued
#### Gynecology:
Open and laparoscopic gynecological surgery (incision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagnation and homostasis):
- Intra-uterine treatment of submucous fibroids
- benian endometrial polype: and uterine septum by incision, ablation and or vessel
- coagulation
- Soft tissue excision procedures such as excisional conization of the cervix
#### ENT:
Endoscopic endonasal surgery (incision, resection, shiption, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissus) including: Endonasal/sinus Surgery
- Partial turbinectomy
- Polypectomy
- Dacryocystor hinostomy
- Frontal Sinusotomy
- Ethmoidectorny
- Maxillary antrostomy
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery
- Lesions or tumors of the oral, nasal, glossal, pharyngeal and laryngeal
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidoctomy
Dermatology and Plastic Surgery:
Incision, excision, resection, abletton, vegatiation and hemostasisof soft, mucosal, fatty and cartlaginous thaus, In therapeutic plastic, dermatologic and aesthetic surgical procedures including:
- Basal Cell Carcinomas
- Lesion of skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Skin tags
- Plantar warls
Prescription Use (Part 21 C.F.R. 801 Subpart D)
#### AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 C.F.R. 807 Subpart C)
# (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
(Division Sign-Off) for MXM
Division of Surgical Devices
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510(k) Number (if known): K131081
Device Name: Cyber Tm Family
# Indications for Use: continued
#### Gonoral Surgery
Open laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery (incision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis) including:
- Cholecystectorny
- Lysis of adhesion
- Appendactorny Blopsy
- Skin incision
- Tissue dissection
- Excision of external turnors and lesions
- Complete or partial resection of internal organs, tumors and lesions
- Mastectorny
- Hepatectomy
- Pancreatectomy Splenectomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Parathyroidectomy
- Herniorrhaphy
- Tonsillectorny
- Lymphadenectomy
- Partial Nephrectorny
- Pilonidal Cystectorny
- Resection of lipoma
- Debridement of Decubitus Ulcer Hemorrhoids
- Debridement of Statis Ulcer
Prescription Use (Part 21 C.F.R. 801 Subpart D)
#### AND/OR
# Over-The-Counter Use (21 C.F.R. 807 Subpart C)
# (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
(Division Sign-Off) for MXM
Division of Surgical Devices
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510(k) Number (if known): K131081
Device Name: Cyber Tm Family
#### Indications for Use: continued
#### Thoracic and Pulmonary
Open and endbecopic thoracic and pulmon, excision, excision, resection, ablation, vaportzation, coagulation and hemostasis) of soft tissue
- Laryngeal lesions
- Airway obstructions including carcinoma
- Polyps and granuloma
- Palliation of obstructing carcinoma of the tracheobroncial tree
#### Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy/Orthopedic surgery (excision, ablation and cosgulation of soft and cartileginous (issue);
- Ablation of soft and cartilaginous tissue in Minimal Invasive Spinal Surgery including
- Percutaneous Laser Disc Decompression/Discectorny
- Foreminoplasty
- Ablation and coagulation of soft vascular and non vascular tissue in minimally invesive spinal surgery.
Prescription Use (Part 21 C.F.R. 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 C.F.R. 807 Subpart C)
# (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
(Division Sign-Off) for MXM
Division of Surgical Devices
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The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
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Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.