K132518 · Wellquest Intl., Inc. · OHT · Aug 17, 2014 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K132518
Device Name
NUBRILLIANCE PULSED LIGHT HAIR REMOVAL DEVICE
Applicant
Wellquest Intl., Inc.
Product Code
OHT · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Aug 17, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Wellquest NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal system device is an over-the-counter device intended for the removal of unwanted hair. The NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System is also intended for permanent reduction in hair regrowth, defined as a long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of the treatment regimen.
Device Story
Home-use, medical-esthetic device for long-term hair reduction using Intensive Pulse Light (IPL) technology. Device consists of base unit, applicator, and AC power cord. User operates device at home; selects energy level via interface. Applicator features triggering button, replaceable lamp cartridge, and optical safety features. Device emits light pulses of specific wavelengths (475 nm) to retard hair follicle growth. Optical close-contact detector and pigmentation level detector prevent activation on dark skin or when not in contact with skin. Output is light energy (5 joules/cm²) applied to skin surface. Benefits include non-invasive hair removal without cutting or pulling. Healthcare provider involvement is limited to initial device clearance; user performs self-treatment.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical bench testing, including electrical safety (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2), photobiological safety (IEC 62471), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10), and usability testing with 20 subjects.
Technological Characteristics
IPL-based hair removal system. Emits 5 joules/cm² at 475 nm. Features optical close-contact and pigmentation sensors. AC powered (110-240VAC). Biocompatibility per ISO 10993. Electrical safety per IEC 60601-1/1-2. Photobiological safety per IEC 62471. User-selectable energy levels (6).
Indications for Use
Indicated for removal of unwanted hair and permanent reduction in hair regrowth in adults. Suitable for Fitzpatrick skin types 1-4. Contraindicated for use on dark skin.
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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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
August 17, 2014
Wellquest International Incorporated % Mr. Robert Seiple, RAC Emergo Global Consulting, LLC 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400 Austin, Texas 78701
Re: K132518
Trade/Device Name: NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal 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: ONF Dated: July 14, 2014 Received: July 16, 2014
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K132518
#### Device Name
NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Wellquest NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal system device is an over-the-counter device intended for the removal of unwanted hair. The NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System is also intended for permanent reduction in hair regrowth, defined as a long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9,a nd 12 months after the completion of the treatment regimen.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
] Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
|× Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Wellquest International Ltd. Traditional 510(k) Premarket Submission NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System
#### 510(k) Summary
#### 1. Submission Sponsor
Wellquest International, Inc. 230 Fifth Ave. Suite 808 New York, NY 10001 USA Phone: 212 689 9094 Fax: 212 213 1599 Contact: Ms. Yveth Kan
#### 2. Submission Correspondent
Emergo Group 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 1400 Austin, TX 78701 Cell Phone: (940) 390.0961 Office Phone: (512) 327.9997 Fax: (512) 327.9998 Contact: Robert Seiple, RAC, Senior Consultant, QA/RA Email: project.management@emergogroup.com
#### 3. Date Prepared
09 August 2013
#### 4. Device Identification
Trade/Proprietary Name: NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System Light-based hair removal device Common/Usual Name: Classification Name: Light-based, over-the-counter hair removal device Classification Regulation: 21CFR 878.4810 ОНТ Product Code: Device Class: Class II Classification Panel: General and Plastic Surgery
#### 5. Predicate Devices
Home Skinovations Silk'n Flash N Go Light. K103184
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#### 6. Device Description
#### General Information:
The NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System is a home-use, medical-esthetic device for long term Hair Reduction based on Intensive Pulse Light (IPL) technology. The NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System works below the skin's surface and therefore does not involve any cutting or pulling, reducing pain and preventing new hair growth. The NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System consists of the following main components: Base unit and applicator, Base-Applicator cable, and an AC cord.
The Base Unit comprises the User Interface (display/LEDs, buttons, etc.), the connection cable to the Applicator, the power cable to the grid as well as internal parts such electronics board/s and mechanical parts (fans, holders, etc.).
The Applicator is a hand held part used to remove unwanted body hair by applying the Nu Brilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal treatment on areas such underarms, bikini line, arms and legs. It comprises a triggering button, a replaceable lamp sub-assembly, an optical safety feature as well as internal electro-mechanical parts.
The replaceable lamp cartridge is located inside the applicator inner body. The Base Unit provides the User Interface which includes the following controls:
- . Power on/off button
- . Energy level selection button ("-" or "+")
- Six energy level lights - lights up green when energy level is determined
- . Cartridge lamp – slowly flashes red when the cartridge requires replacement
# 7. Intended Use
The Wellquest NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System device is an over-thecounter device intended for the removal of unwanted hair. The NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System is also intended for permanent reduction in hair regrowth, defined as a long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of treatment regimen.
# 8. Substantial Equivalence Discussion
The following table compares the NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System device to the predicate device, Silk'n Flash N Go hair removal device, with respect to intended use, technological characteristics and principles of operation, providing more detailed information regarding the basis for the determination of substantial equivalence.
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| Manufacturer | Wellquest International,<br>Inc. | Home Skinovations Ltd | NuBrilliance Pulsed<br>Light Hair Removal<br>System Comparison<br>to Predicate |
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| Trade Name | NuBrilliance Pulsed Light<br>Hair Removal System | Silk'n Flash N Go | |
| 510(k) Number | K132518 | K103184 | N/A |
| Product Code | OHT | OHT | Identical |
| Regulation<br>Number | 21CFR 878.4810 | 21CFR 878.4810 | Identical |
| Regulation<br>Name | Laser surgical instrument<br>for use in general and<br>plastic surgery and in<br>dermatology1 | Laser surgical instrument<br>for use in general and<br>plastic surgery and in<br>dermatology | Identical |
| Indications for<br>Use | The Wellquest<br>NuBrilliance Pulsed Light<br>Hair Removal System<br>device is an over-the-<br>counter device intended<br>for the removal of<br>unwanted hair. The<br>NuBrilliance Pulsed Light<br>Hair Removal System is<br>also intended for<br>permanent reduction in<br>hair regrowth, defined as<br>a long-term, stable<br>reduction in the number<br>of hairs regrowing when<br>measured at 6, 9, and 12<br>months after the<br>completion of treatment<br>regimen. | The Silk'n Flash N Go<br>device is an over the<br>counter device intended<br>for the removal of<br>unwanted hair. Flash N<br>Go is also intended for<br>permanent reduction in<br>hair regrowth defined as a<br>long term, stable<br>reduction in hair counts<br>following a treatment<br>regime. | Indications for Use<br>for the Wellquest<br>device changed at<br>the request of the<br>Agency. At the<br>FDA's direction, the<br>Wellquest<br>Indications For Use<br>are now more<br>explicit than the<br>predicate device |
| Risk<br>Classification | II | II | Identical |
| Principles of<br>operation: | LEDs produce light of<br>specific wavelengths<br>which acts upon the hair<br>follicles to retard hair<br>growth. | LEDs produce light of<br>specific wavelengths<br>which acts upon hair<br>follicles to retard hair<br>growth. | Identical |
| Sterile | No | No | Identical |
| Single Use | No | No | Identical |
| Manufacturer | Wellquest International, Inc. | Home Skinovations Ltd | NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System Comparison to Predicate |
| Trade Name | NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System | Silk'n Flash N Go | |
| Shelf Life | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Battery Operated | No | No | Identical |
| AC Powered | Yes – 110-240VAC, 50-60 Hz | Yes – 110-240VAC, 50-60 Hz | Identical |
| Safety Feature: close contact detectors | Yes | Yes - optical | Identical |
| Safety Feature: Pigmentation Level Detector | Yes | Yes – optical – does not allow activation on dark skin | Identical |
| Darkest Skin allowed | Fitzpatrick 4 | Fitzpatrick 4 | Identical |
| Complies with ISO 10993 biocompatibility testing | Yes | Presumed, not mentioned in 510(k) | Assumed equivalent |
| Electrical Safety Testing ISO 60601 and other relevant standards | Testing passed | Presumed, not mentioned in 510(k) | Assumed equivalent |
| Conditions of Use | OTC product for in-home use | OTC product for in-home use | Identical |
| BASIC PERFORMANCE COMPARISON | | | |
| Optical aperture | 7 cm2 | 6 cm2 | Essentially identical. Marketing considerations lead to the selection of a larger optical aperture in order to treat a slightly larger area per pulse. Since the energy flux and the emitted spectrum are identical, this larger treatment area raises no safety concerns. |
| Manufacturer | Wellquest International, Inc. | Home Skinovations Ltd | NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System Comparison to Predicate |
| Trade Name | NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System | Silk'n Flash N Go | |
| Spectral Filter | 475 nm | 475 nm | Identical |
| Emitted Energy | 5 joules/cm² | 5 joules/cm² | Identical |
| User-selectable energy levels | 6 levels | 5 levels | Similar - no impact to safety or efficacy.<br>Marketing considerations lead to the implementation of one more energy level for user comfort. Since the emitted energy flux and the spectrum are identical, this additional level raises no safety concerns. |
| Single pulse duration | 4-5mSec | 4-5mSec | Identical |
| Interval between pulses | ~ 3 Sec | ~ 3.5 Sec | Essentially identical.<br>Improved electronics lead to a slightly shorter time between pulses for further user comfort. Since the energy flux and the spectrum are identical, the 0.5 sec difference in the interval between pulses raises no safety concerns. |
| Power Supply | 110-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz | 110-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz | Identical |
| Safety Features – - Optical Close contact detector | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Pigmentation Level Detector | Optical - does not allow activation on dark skin | Optical - does not allow activation on dark skin | Identical |
#### Table 5A – Comparison of Characteristics
<sup>1</sup> Product code OHT is the best fit for these devices. However please note that neither the Wellquest NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System device or the Skinovations Silk'n Flash N Go devices utilize laser (coherent) light. Both the subject and predicate devices utilize normal light produced by LEDs.
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# 9. Non-Clinical Performance Data
The following are listed as "Recognized Consensus Standards" for Product Code OHT:
- ANSI/IESNA RP27.2-2000 Recommended Practice for Photobiological Safety for . Lamps and Lamp Systems - Measurement Techniques
- . ANSI/IESNA RP-27.3-2007 Recommended Practice for Photobiological Safety for Lamps - Risk Group Classification and Labeling
- IEC 62471 First edition 2006-2007 Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems
- ANSI/IESNA RP 27.1-2005 Recommended Practice for Photobiological Safety for Lamps and Lamp Systems General Requirements
Testing performed to address the performance of the NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System and support substantial equivalence include:
# Electrical & Electronic Safety:
- ISO 60601-1:2010, 30 edition – Medical Electrical Equipment – Part 1: General Requirements for Safety. All requirements were met . Testing included EN 61000 - various parts: Generic Standards, emission standards for residential, commercial and light industrial environments: immunity for residential, commercial and light industrial environments, Testing and Measurement Techniques; Radiated radio frequency electromagnetic yield immunity tests, electrical fast transient burst immunity test, surge immunity tests. Voltage drops, short interruptions, voltage variations immunity tests. All requirements were met.
- ISO 60601-1-2, Edition 3, 2007. Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1-2: General ● Requirements for Safety- Collateral standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility – Requirements. Al requirements were met.
- FCC title 47 and ANSI C63.4-2003. American National Standards for Methods ● and Measurements of Radio – Noise emissions from low voltage electrical and electronic equipment in the range from 9kHz to 4kHz. All requirements were met.
- IEC 62471 First edition 2006-2007 Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems All requirements were met.
# Biocompatibility
- . ISO 10993-1:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1, Evaluation and testing.
- ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 5 – Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity.
- ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 10 – Tests for irritation and skin sensitization.
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According to ISO 10993-1:2009 with respect to the applied part for superficial (skin surface device) treatment with contact duration of less than 24h (in fact, the contact duration is of a few seconds or less for each pulse) the NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System should comply with Cytotoxicity, Sensitization and Irritation tests according to ISO 10993-5:2009 and ISO 10993-10:2009.
The NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System is a device for permanent reduction of hair growth which comes into direct body skin contact through the optical filter. The applied optical filter/colored glass has been commercially available in different IPL devices with similar properties for several years.
The current optical filter/color glass successfully passed the supplier's cytotoxicity test according to ISO 10993-5:2009 (See RD-10044 "IPL Study Protocol- Cytotoxicity Test for IPL Filter", RD-10045 "IPL Cytotoxicity Test for IPL Filter") by examining for cytotoxic effect on L-929 fibroblast cells and showed no cytotoxic effect. The Irritation test was conducted according to ISO 10933-10:2010 on New Zealand white rabbits' skin in order to assess the skin irritation. According to this test the NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System optical filter was classified as "non-irritant". The Sensitization test was conducted according to ISO 10993-10:2010 to evaluate the allergenic potential or sensitizing capacity of the NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System filter on guinea pigs. The results indicated that the test group did not show any hypersensitivity response.
## Usability Testing:
Usability testing was conducted to assure that the user could follow the directions provided to safely use the device in accordance with the information provided. Twenty subjects were enrolled in the Usability Study and were provided the User Manual and instructed to read it carefully. No guidance was provided. Subjects were then introduced to task scenarios simulating the use of the device for independent treatment simulations under the investigators observation.
The results clearly indicate that the User Manual for the NuBrilliance device provides adequate guidance for independent home use hair reduction treatment and the NuBrilliance device is easy to learn and manipulate and is appropriate for home use treatment.
#### Summary
As part of demonstrating safety and effectiveness of the Wellquest NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System device and in showing substantial equivalence to the predicate devices that are subject to this 510(k) submission. Wellquest completed a number of tests test as listed above. The Wellquest NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System device meets all the requirements for overall design, biocompatibility, and electrical safety which confirm that the output meets the design inputs and specifications. The Device passed all testing stated above as shown by the acceptable results obtained.
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#### 10. Clinical Testing
There was no clinical testing required to support the medical device as the indications for use is equivalent to the predicate device. These types of devices, including the predicate devices, have been on the market for many years with a proven safety and efficacy for the use of the device. The non-clinical testing detailed in this submission supports the substantial equivalence of the device.
#### 11. Statement of Substantial Equivalence
By definition, a device is substantially equivalent to a predicate device when the device has the same intended use and the same technological characteristics as the previously cleared predicate device.
It has been shown in this 510(k) submission that the differences between the NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System and the predicate device do not raise any questions regarding its safety and effectiveness. The NuBrilliance Pulsed Light Hair Removal System device, as designed and manufactured, is determined to be substantially equivalent to the referenced predicate device.
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