K132976 · Advalight Aps · GEX · Apr 17, 2014 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K132976
Device Name
ADVATX
Applicant
Advalight Aps
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Apr 17, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The ADVATx at 589nm is indicated for use for dermatologic treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions including but not limited to: treatment of wrinkles, periocular wrinkles, periorbital wrinkles, facial and leg telangiectasia, rosacea, cherry angiomas, port wine stains, hemangiomas and venous lakes, angioma, spider angioma, Poikiloderma of Civatte, inflammatory acne vulgaris, verrucae/warts, scars, striea, and psoriasis. The ADVATx at 1319nm is indicated for treatment of fine lines and wrinkles. Treatment of atrophic acne scars. Treatment of mild and moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris.
Device Story
ADVATx is a Nd:YAG laser system delivering 589nm Q-switched pulsed light and 1319nm continuous wave light for dermatological applications. The device is a stand-alone system operated by clinicians in a clinical setting. Laser energy is delivered to the patient's skin via a fiber-connected handpiece or an optional scanner. The scanner operates by applying single energy spots at high speed to cover a defined area. Clinicians use the device to treat vascular lesions, wrinkles, and acne; the laser energy targets specific cutaneous structures to achieve therapeutic effects. The system provides stable output spectrum and power, ensuring consistent treatment delivery. Benefits include non-invasive management of various dermatological conditions.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Compliance with IEC 60601-1 (electrical safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 60601-2-22 (laser safety), and IEC 60825-1 (laser safety) was verified. System and software validation confirmed stable laser output spectrum and power over single and long-term treatment sessions.
Technological Characteristics
Nd:YAG laser system; 589nm Q-switched pulsed light and 1319nm continuous wave light. Fiber-delivered energy via handpiece or optional scanner (5x5mm to 10x10mm scan area). Stand-alone system. Complies with IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-2-22, and 60825-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for dermatologic treatment of benign vascular lesions, wrinkles (periocular/periorbital), telangiectasia, rosacea, angiomas, port wine stains, hemangiomas, venous lakes, Poikiloderma of Civatte, inflammatory acne vulgaris, warts, scars, striae, and psoriasis in patients requiring laser therapy.
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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# APR 1 7 2014
## 510(k) SUMMARY
# AdvaLight ApS ADVATx
# 510(k) Owner Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared
AdvaLight ApS Brydehusvej 30 Ballerup DK-2750 Denmark Phone: (+45) 2987 5863 Contact Person: Thomas Lund
Date Prepared: March 14, 2014
#### Common or Usual Name
Surgical Laser
#### Classification Name
21 C.F.R. 878.4810
### Predicate Devices
Norseld Dual Yellow D10B (K032397) Candela Vbeam (K043251) Sciton Joule Multi-Platform System (K101916) Cynosure TriStar Aesthetic Workstation (K033176)
#### Intended Use / Indications for Use
The ADVATx at 589nm is indicated for use for dermatologic treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions including but not limited to: treatment of wrinkles, periocular wrinkles, periorbital wrinkles, facial and leg telangiectasia, rosacea, cherry angiomas, port wine stains, hemangiomas and venous lakes, angioma, spider angioma, Poikiloderma of Civatte, inflammatory acne vulgaris, verrucae/warts, scars, striea, and psoriasis. I
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The ADVATx at 1319nm is indicated for treatment of fine lines and wrinkles. Treatment of atrophic acne scars. Treatment of mild and moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris.
# Technological Characteristics
The ADVATx Laser System is a Nd:YAG laser delivering 589nm @-switched pulsed light and 1319nm continuous wave light. This laser system was developed specifically for dermatological treatments. The laser light is delivered to the patient either through a scanner or a hand piece.
# Performance Data
Electrical safety testing was performed which showed compliance with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2 and IEC 60601-2-22. Laser safety was evaluated and the ADVATx Laser System was found to comply with IEC 60825-1. System and software validation and verification demonstrate that the ADVATx performs as intended and meets its' specifications. Testing was performed which verified that the laser output spectrum and power are stable both over a single treatment session and long term.
# Substantial Equivalence
The ADVATx 589nm wavelength is substantially equivalent to the Norseld Dual Yellow D10B Laser System (K032397) and the Candela Vbeam Laser System (K043251). The indications for use statement for the ADVATx for the 589nm wavelength is exactly the same as a subset of the indications for use statement for the Norseld Dual Yellow D10B Laser (K032397) and is very similar to the indications for use statement for the Candela Vbeam 595nm wavelength (K043251).
The ADVATx 589 nm wavelength and the predicate devices have the same technological characteristics. The ADVATx and the predicate devices are all stand-alone laser systems in the yellow spectrum that are used primarily for dermatological treatments. Treatment parameters including fluence, spot size, and pulse duration are all within the specifications of the previously cleared predicate devices. All of the devices (ADVATx, Norseld and Candela Vbeam) utilize a fiber connected to a hand piece to deliver the laser energy. Additionally, the ADVATx and the Norseld Dual Yellow D10B can be delivered with an optional scanner. The scanner treatment size for the ADVATx is 5 x 5 mm to 10 x 10 mm which is the same minimum and maximum scan area for the Norseld Dual Yellow D10B.
The ADVATx 1319nm wavelength is substantially equivalent to the Sciton Joule Laser System (K101916) and the Cynosure Tristar Laser System
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(K033176). The indications for use statement for the ADVATx for the 1319nm wavelength is exactly the same as the indications for use statement for the Sciton Joule Multi-Platform System (K101916). The ADVATx 1319nm wavelength has the same intended use as the identified predicate devices and may be found to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
The ADVATx 1319nm and the predicate devices are all Nd:YAG lasers with a wavelength of 1319nm wavelength (1320nm for the Cynosure predicate). All of the devices (from AdvaLight, Sciton and Cynosure) utilize a fiber connected to a hand piece to deliver the laser energy. Additionally, the ADVATx and the Sciton Joule Multi-Platform System are delivered using an optional scanner. The scanner treatment works on identical principles (single energy spots applied on the skin next to each other at very high speed filling out the complete area).
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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 20993-0002
April 17, 2014
AdvaLight ApS % Ms. Maureen O'Connell O'Connell Regulatory Consultants Incorporated 5 Timber Lane North Reading, Massachusetts 01864
Re: K132976
Trade/Device Name: ADVATx 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: March 14, 2014 Received: March 18, 2014
Dear Ms. O'Connell:
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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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.
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Sincerely yours,
# David Krause -S
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
Enclosure
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
#### 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) K132976
#### Device Name ADVATx
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The ADVATx at 589 nm is indicated for use for dematologic treatment vascular lesions including but not limited to: treatment of wrinkles, periocular wrinkles, facial and leg telangiectasia, rosacea, cherry angiomas, port wine stains, hemangiomas and venous lakes, angiona, Poikiloderma of Civate, inflammatory acne vulgaris, veruces warts, scars, striea, and psoriasis.
The ADVATx at 1319 nm is indicated for treatment of fine lines and wrinkles. Treatment of anyment of mild and moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris.
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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