K132607 · New Star Lasers, Inc. · GEX · Mar 21, 2014 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K132607
Device Name
NS 2500 HOLMIUM LASER SYSTEM
Applicant
New Star Lasers, Inc.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Mar 21, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The NS2500 laser system is intended for use in surgical procedures using open, laparoscopic and endoscopic incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue in use in medical specialties including: Urology, Urinary Lithotripsy, and General Surgery Urology: Open and endoscopic surgery (incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis) including: urethral strictures, bladder neck incisions (BNI), ablation and resection of bladder turnors, uretheral tumors and ureteral tumors, condylomas, and lesions of external genitalia Lithotripsy and Percutaneous Urinary Lithotripsy: Endoscopic fragmentation of urethral, ureteral, bladder and renal calculi, endoscopic fragmentation of kidney calculi, and treatment of distal impacted fragments of steinstrasse when guide wire cannot be passed Open, laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery (incision, excision, General Surgery: resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis) including: skin incision, excision of external and internal lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, tumors and lesions. and biopsy
Device Story
Compact, portable Holmium:YAG laser system; emits 2,100 nm infrared pulsed laser beam for soft tissue treatment and 532 nm visible diode beam for aiming. System comprises laser console, fiber-optic delivery system, and footswitch. Operated by physicians in clinical/surgical settings. Laser energy delivered via fiber-optic cable to treatment site; footswitch initiates delivery based on preset parameters. Provides incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation, and hemostasis. Benefits include precise soft tissue management and endoscopic stone fragmentation. Safety features include interlocks and emergency off switch.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Compliance with IEC 60601-1-2 and EN 61000-3-3 standards for safety and electromagnetic interference. Performance characteristics compared to predicate device to establish equivalence in output, safety, and functionality.
Technological Characteristics
Pulsed, solid-state Holmium:YAG laser; 2100 nm wavelength; 30W power output; 150-800 µsec pulse width; 5-20 Hz repetition rate; 0.4-2.5 J energy per pulse. 532 nm aiming beam. Fiber-optic delivery (200-1000 µm). Console includes laser head, power supply, cooling system, and footswitch. Electrical requirements: 200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Standards: IEC 60601-1-2, EN 61000-3-3.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring surgical soft tissue procedures (incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation, hemostasis) in urology, urinary lithotripsy, and general surgery. Includes treatment of urethral/bladder/ureteral tumors, strictures, condylomas, lesions of external genitalia, and fragmentation of urinary/renal calculi.
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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# MAR 2 1 2014
# 510(K) SUMMARY (REVISED 2.14)
# K132607
New Star Lasers, Inc. Submitter: 9085 Foothills Blvd. Roseville, CA 95747 916 677 1900 tel 916 677 1901 fax
Contact Person:
Pamela M. Buckman Regulatory Consultant T 925 980 7007 F 925 705 7381 pmbuckman@gmail.com
| Summary | |
|-------------------|-------------------|
| Preparation Date: | February 19, 2014 |
#### II. Names
| Proprietary Name: | NS2500™ Laser System |
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| Common Name: | Holmium YAG Laser |
| Classification Name: | Laser surgical instrument for use in<br>General/Plastic Surgery and Dermatology |
| Reference: | 21 CFR Part 878.4810 |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| FDA Panel: | General and Plastic Surgery |
| Product Code: | GEX |
#### Predicate Device III.
Allmed Systems, Inc. Sphinx30 (K033437)
#### IV. Device Description
The New Star Model 2500 is a compact, portable, self-contained system that produces a bearn of infrared radiation at 2,100 nm wavelength for treatment, and a visible laser diode beam at 532 nm for aiming. The system emits a pulsed laser beam which is delivered to the treatment site using a fiber-optic delivery system. The system consists of a laser console, a fiber-optic delivery system, and a footswitch.
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The system provides safety features that are designed to protect the user and patient from high voltages and laser emissions.
The console consists of a control panel, a laser head assembly, a power supply, and a cooling system. It also contains an ON/OFF key switch, Emergency Off switch, External Power Meter connector, Fiber-Optic receptacle, Interlock Jumper plug/receptacle, and a footswitch receptacle. The fiber-optic delivery system includes a linear flash lamp pumped holmium laser cavity and resonator, a 3 milliwatt laser diode, two optical detector assemblies, lenses and cables. The footswitch is used to initiate delivery of laser energy according to preset parameters.
#### Summary of Non Clinical Tests V.
New Star utilized IEC 60601-1-2; EN 61000-3-3 test standards to establish a basis for the determination of equivalence. The NS2500 Holmium Laser System performance characteristics were established by referencing the known performance characteristics of the predicate device. Specifications for the NS500 Laser System were established to assure that the predicate system and the NS2500 Laser System performed in an equivalent manner. Performance specifications were set utilizing national and international standards for such devices with respect to output, indications for use, safety features and electromagnetic interference where it was established as suitable for the environment of use. All testing was conducted and established that the NS2500 Holmium Laser System met or exceeded its design specifications and performed equally or better than the stated performance of the predicate.
Conclusions drawn from these non-clinical tests demonstrate that the device is as safe, as effective and performs at least as safely and as effectively as the legally marketed device identified in this Summary.
#### VI. Indications for Use
The NS2500 laser system is intended for use in surgical procedures using open, laparoscopic and endoscopic incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue in use in medical specialties including: Urology, Urinary Lithotripsy, and General Surgery
Urology: Open and endoscopic surgery (incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis) including: urethral strictures, bladder neck incisions (BNI), ablation and resection of bladder turnors, uretheral tumors and ureteral tumors, condylomas, and lesions of external genitalia
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- Lithotripsy and Percutaneous Urinary Lithotripsy: Endoscopic fragmentation of urethral, ureteral, bladder and renal calculi, endoscopic fragmentation of kidney calculi, and treatment of distal impacted fragments of steinstrasse when guide wire cannot be passed
Open, laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery (incision, excision, General Surgery: resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis) including: skin incision, excision of external and internal lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, tumors and lesions. and biopsy
| Technical<br>Characteristics | K033437 | K132607 |
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| Type Of Laser | Pulsed, solid-state<br>Holmium: YAG | Pulsed, solid-state Holmium: YAG |
| Pulse Width | 150-800 µsec | 150-800 µsec |
| Power Output | 30 W | 30W |
| Aiming Beam | 1mW Red 635 nm or<br>1 mW Green 532 nm | 1 mW Green 532 nm |
| Beam Delivery | 200 µm and 273 µm fibers | 200-1000 µm single use; reusable fiber<br>assemblies |
| Exposure Time | Single Pulse; Continuous | Single Pulse; Repeat Pulse; Continuous |
| Repetition Rate | 4-20 Hz | 5-20 Hz |
| Energy per Pulse | 0.5-4.0 J | 0.4 to 2.5 J |
| Wavelength | 2100 nm | 2100 nm |
| Utilities | 230 vAC; 50/60 Hz; 16A<br>single phase | 200/208/220/230/240 vAC, 50/60 Hz,<br>10A single phase |
#### Summary of Technological Characteristics VII.
# VIII. Rationale for Substantial Equivalence
The NS2500 Holmium Laser System shares the same indications for use, device operation, overall technical and functional capabilities, and therefore is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
#### Safety and Effectiveness Information IX.
The review of the indications for use and technical characteristics demonstrates that the NS2500 Laser System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. No new safety or effectiveness questions are applicable.
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#### X. Conclusion
The NS2500 Laser System was found to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The NS2500 Laser System shares the same indications for use, similar design features, and functional features with, and thus is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 21, 2014
New Star Lasers Incorporated % Ms. Pamela M. Buckman, MSN Regulatory Consultant 2800 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite #175 Pleasant Hill, California 94523
Re: K132607
Trade/Device Name: New Star NS2500 Holmium 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: February 17, 2014 Received: February 21, 2014
Dear Ms. Buckman:
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.
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Sincerely yours,
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- Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. for Acting Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement on last page.
510(k) Number (if known) K132607
## Device Name
New Star NS2500 Holmium Laser System
## Indications for Use (Describe)
The NS2500 laser system is intended for use in surgical procedures using open, laparoscopic incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue in use in medical specialties including: Urology, Urinary Lithotripsy, and General Surgery
## Urology
Open and endoscopic surgery (incision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis) including: urethral strictures, bladder neck incisions (BNI), ablation and resection of bladder tumors, and ureteral tumors, condylomas, and lesions of external genitalia
## Lithotripsy and Percutaneous Urinary Lithotripsy
Endoscopic fragmentation of ureteral, bladder and renal calculi, endoscopic fragmentation of kidney calculi, and treatment of distal impacted fragments of steinstrasse when guide wire cannot be passed
## General Surgery
Open, laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery (incision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation and hemostasis) including; skin incision, excision of external and internal lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, tumors and Iesions, and biopsy
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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