K140388 · Lumenis, Ltd. · GEX · Mar 14, 2014 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K140388
Device Name
LUMENIS PULSE 120H
Applicant
Lumenis, Ltd.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Mar 14, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Modified Lumenis VersaPulse PowerSuite Holmium (Ho:YAG) Surgical Lasers and Delivery Devices and Accessories - Lumenis Pulse 120H is intended for use in surgical procedures involving open, laparoscopic and endoscopic ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: urology; urinary lithotripsy; arthroscopy; discectomy; E.N.T. surgery; gynecological surgery; pulmonary surgery; gastroenterology surgery; dermatology and plastic surgery and general surgery. The Lumenis Pulse 120H System and the currently marketed VersaPulse PowerSuite Holmium Surgical Lasers with Delivery Devices and Accessories are indicated for use in the performance of specific surgical applications as follows: Urology - Endoscopic transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP), bladder neck incision of the prostate (BNI), holmium laser ablation of the prostate (HoLAP), holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), holmium laser resection of the prostate (HoLRP), hemostasis, vaporization and excision for treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) - Open and endoscopic urological surgery (ablation, vaporization, incision, excision and coagulation of soft tissue) including treatment of: - bladder; - superficial and invasive bladder, urethral and ureteral tumors; - condylomas; - lesions of external genitalia; - ureteral and penile hemangioma; - ureteral strictures; - bladder neck obstructions - Urinary Lithotripsy including: - endoscopic fragmentation of urinary (urethral, ureteral, bladder and renal) calculi. including cystine, calcium oxalate, monohydrate and calcium oxalate dihydrate stones; - treatment of distal impacted fragments of steinstrasse when guide wires cannot be passed.
Device Story
Lumenis Pulse 120H is a solid-state Holmium (Ho:YAG) surgical laser; modification of VersaPulse PowerSuite 100W (K011703). System comprises laser console, dual-pedal footswitch, and fiber optic delivery devices. Includes integrated suction pump for debris aspiration. Operated by physicians in OR/clinic settings via proprietary embedded software and PC-based GUI. Laser energy delivered via fiber optics to target tissue for ablation, vaporization, excision, or coagulation. Output allows precise tissue management; benefits include reduced bleeding and effective lithotripsy. System modernization and user convenience drive design changes; fundamental laser technology remains identical to predicate.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Performance verified through risk analysis, electrical/laser safety, electromagnetic compatibility testing, software verification and validation, and system-level functional testing.
Technological Characteristics
Solid-state Ho:YAG surgical laser; single wavelength. Components: laser console, dual-pedal footswitch, fiber optic delivery devices, integrated suction pump. Software-controlled via embedded processors and PC-based GUI. Connectivity: proprietary interface. Sterilization: compatible with standard surgical fiber sterilization protocols.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring soft tissue ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, or coagulation across urology, arthroscopy, ENT, gynecology, pulmonary, gastroenterology, dermatology, and general surgery. Specific applications include BPH treatment, urinary lithotripsy, joint debridement, discectomy, and various tumor/lesion removals. Contraindications not specified.
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.
Predicate Devices
Lumenis VersaPulse PowerSuite Holmium (Ho:YAG) Surgical Lasers And Delivery Devices And Accessories (K011703)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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## 510(K) SUMMARY Lumenis Ltd.
## Modified Lumenis VersaPulse PowerSuite Holmium (Ho:Y AG) Surgical Lasers and Delivery Devices and Accessories - Lumenis Pulse 120H
## Applicant Name:
Lumenis Ltd. 6 Hakidma Street PO Box 240 Yokneam Industrial Park, Yokneam 2069204, Israel Tel: +972-4-9599000 Fax: +972-4-9599046
#### Contact Person:
Merav Yarmus, Ph.D. BioMedical Strategy (2004) Ltd. 155 Bialik Street, Ramat Gan, 5252346, Israel Tel: +972-3-6123281 Fax: +972-3-6123282 Mail: merav@ebms.co.il
#### Date Prepared:
February 12, 2014
#### Trade Name:
Modified Lumenis VersaPulse PowerSuite Holmium (Ho:YAG) Surgical Lasers and Delivery Devices and Accessories - Lumenis Pulse 120H
#### Classification Name:
Powered laser surgical instrument
### Product Code:
GEX
### Device Class:
Class II
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#### Regulation Number:
21 CFR 878.4810
#### Panel:
General & Plastic Surgery
#### Predicate Device:
Lumenis VersaPulse PowerSuite Holmium (Ho:YAG) Surgical Lasers And Delivery Devices And Accessories [Lumenis], Cleared under K011703
#### Intended Use/ Indications for Use:
The Modified Lumenis VersaPulse PowerSuite Holmium (Ho:YAG) Surgical Lasers and Delivery Devices and Accessories - Lumenis Pulse 120H is intended for use in surgical procedures involving open, laparoscopic and endoscopic ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: urology; urinary lithotripsy; arthroscopy; discectomy; E.N.T. surgery; gynecological surgery; pulmonary surgery; gastroenterology surgery; dermatology and plastic surgery and general surgery. The Lumenis Pulse 120H System and the currently marketed VersaPulse PowerSuite Holmium Surgical Lasers with Delivery Devices and Accessories are indicated for use in the performance of specific surgical applications as follows: Urology
- Endoscopic transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP), bladder neck incision of the . prostate (BNI), holmium laser ablation of the prostate (HoLAP), holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), holmium laser resection of the prostate (HoLRP), hemostasis, vaporization and excision for treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
- . Open and endoscopic urological surgery (ablation, vaporization, incision, excision and coagulation of soft tissue) including treatment of:
- bladder; ্
- superficial and invasive bladder, urethral and ureteral tumors; o
- condylomas; o
- lesions of external genitalia; o
- ureteral and penile hemangioma; ্
- o ureteral strictures;
- bladder neck obstructions o
- Urinary Lithotripsy including: ●
- endoscopic fragmentation of urinary (urethral, ureteral, bladder and renal) o calculi. including cystine, calcium oxalate, monohydrate and calcium oxalate dihydrate stones;
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- treatment of distal impacted fragments of steinstrasse when guide wires cannot o be passed.
### Arthroscopy
- Arthroscopy (ablation, excision and coagulation of soft and cartilaginous tissue) in . various small and large joints of the body, excluding the spine, including:
- meniscectomy; o
- plica removal; o
- ligament and tendon release; o
- contouring and sculpting of articular surfaces; o
- debridement of inflamed synovial tissue (synovectomy); o
- loose body debridement; o
- chondromalacia and tears; o
- lateral retinecular release; o
- capsulectomy in the knee; o
- chondroplasty in the knee; o
- o chondrornalacia ablation.
- . Discectorny including:
- percutaneous vaporization of the L4-5 and L5-S1 lumbar discs of the vertebral o spine; open and arthroscopic spine procedures; foraminotomy.
#### General Surgery
- Open, laparoscopic, and endoscopic general surgery (vaporization, ablation, incision, . and coagulation of soft tissue) including:
- cholecystectomy; o
- lysis of adhesions; ం
- appendectomy; o
- biopsy, pylorostenotomy, and removal of polyps of the sigmoid colon; o
- skin incision: o
- tissue dissection; 0
- excision of external tumors and lesions; o
- complete or partial resection of internal organs, tumors and lesions; o
- mastectomy; o
- hepatectomy; o
- pancreatectomy; o
- o splenectomy;
- thyroidectomy; o
- parathyroidectomy; ం
- herniorrhaphy; o
- tonsillectomy; o
- lymphadenectomy; o
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- partial nephrectomy; o
- pilonidal cystectomy; o
- resection of lipoma; o
- debridement of decubitus ulcer; o
- hemorrhoids; o
- debridement of statis ulcer; o
- biopsy. o
## ENT Surgery
- Endoscopic endonasal/ sinus surgery (ablation, vaporization, incision, and . coagulation of soft tissue and cartilage) including:
- partial turbinectomy; o
- ethmoidectomy; o
- polypectomy; o
- maxillary antrostomy; o
- frontal sinusotomy; o
- sphenoidotomy; o
- dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR); o
- functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). o
## Gynecological Surgery
- Open and laparoscopic gynecological surgery (ablation, vaporization, incision, . excision, and coagulation of soft tissue).
## Gasteroenterology Surgery
- Open and endoscopic gasteroenterology surgery (ablation, vaporization, incision, . excision, resection, coagulation and hemostasis, including:
- gall bladder calculi; ্র
- biliary/bile duct calculi; o
- benign and malignant neoplasm; o
- polyps; o
- colitis; o
- ulcers; ০
- angiodysplasia; o
- hemorrhoids; o
- varices; o
- esophagitis; o
- esophageal ulcer; o
- Mallory-Weiss tear; o
- gastric ulcer; o
- duodenal ulcer; o
- non-bleeding ulcer; o
- gastric erosions; o
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- colorectal cancer; o
- gastritis; o
- bleeding tumors; o
- pancreatitis; o
- vascular malformations; o
- telangiectasias; o
- telangiectasias of the Osler-Weber-Renu disease. o
## Pulmonary Surgery
- Open and endoscopic pulmonary surgery (cutting, ablation, vaporization, incision, . excision and coagulation of soft tissue.
Dermatology and Plastic Surgery
- Incision, excision, resection, ablation, coagualation, hemostasis and vaporization of . soft, mucosal, fatty and cartilaginous tissues, in therapeutic plastic, dennatologic and aesthetic surgical procedures, including:
- scars: o
- tattoo removal; ০
- vascular lesions; o
- port wine stains; 0
- hemangioma; o
- telangiectasia of the face and leg; o
- o rosacea;
- corns; o
- papillomas; o
- basal cell carcinomas; o
- lesions of skin and subcutaneous tissue; o
- plantar warts; o
- periungual and subungual warts; o
- debridement of decubitus ulcer; ం
- skin tag vaporization. o
#### Device Description:
The Lumenis Pulse 120H System, which is the subject of this submission, is a single wavelength holmium (Ho:YAG) laser, being a new member in the VersaPulse PowerSuite family of holmium lasers manufactured by Lumenis Ltd. The subject device is a modification of the previously cleared Lumenis laser system, the VersaPulse PowerSuite 100 Watt (VPPS100, most recently cleared under K011703), also a member of the same product family. The modified subject Lumenis Pulse 120H system relies on the same fundamental underlying technology of the cited predicate system, as well as of all Lumenis holmium lasers used in clinical practice. The subject device modifications involve both hardware (HW) and software (SW) elements, whereas the functional
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capabilities of the laser system remain unaltered in both the modified and cleared systems. The Lumenis Pulse 120H additionally includes an integrated suction pump in order to increase user convenience in procedures where aspiration of surgical debris is common practice, which represents a minor subject product change in relation to the predicate.
The subject Lumenis Pulse 120H system is a solid state Single Wavelength (Holmium) surgical laser, being comprised of the following functional HW components:
- . Laser Console
- Dual pedal Footswitch .
- Variety of Fiber Optic Delivery Devices (fibers) and accessories t
The Lumenis Pulse 120H system is operated and controlled via proprietary SW. The SW comprises embedded SW in the main and peripheral processors, and Graphical User Interface (GUI) application running on a Personnel Computer (PC).
#### Substantial Equivalence
The intended use and indications for use of the Lumenis Pulse 120H are identical to the intended use and indications for use of its predicate device. In addition, the same technological characteristics and principles of operation apply for both systems. The modifications introduced to the subject Lumenis Pulse 120H system as compared to the predicate system are designed and intended mainly for system modernization and increased user convenience in accordance with market/design inputs.
Performance testing was conducted in order to demonstrate the performance of the Lumenis Pulse 120H and to verify that no new questions of safety and effectiveness have been raised due to the modifications introduction. The following performance activities were performed:
- Risk analysis .
- Electrical and laser safety and electromagnetic compatibility testing .
- Software verification and validation .
- Ability of the subject system to withstand variant operation, storage and . transportation conditions
- System testing (e.g., footswitch, emission indicator, emergency button, ON/OFF . button)
Test results indicated that the subject Lumenis Pulse 120H performs in accordance with its requirements and specifications, in similarity to its predicate device. Consequently, it is Lumenis belief that the Lumenis Pulse 120H is as safe and effective for its intended
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use as its predicate and is substantially equivalent to its predicate device without raising any new safety and/or effectiveness issues.
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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
March 14, 2014
Lumenis Ltd. % Merav Yarmus, Ph.D. BioMedical Strategy (2004) Ltd. 155 Bialik Street Ramat Gan, 5252346, Israel
Re: K140388
Trade/Device Name: Modified Lumenis VersaPulse PowerSuite Holmium (Ho: Y AG) Surgical Lasers and Delivery Devices and Accessories - Lumenis Pulse 120H 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 12, 2014 Received: February 14, 2014
#### Dear Dr. Yarmus:
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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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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Sincerely yours.
# Felipe Aquel
for
Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. 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 below.
#### 510{k} Number (if known) K140388
#### Device Name
Modified Lumenis VersaPulse PowerSuite Holmium (Ho:YAG) Surgical Lasers and Accessories - Lumenis Pulse 120H
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Modified Lumenis VersaPulse Holmium (Ho:YAG) Surgical Lasers and Delivery Devices and Accessories - Lumenis Pulse 120H is intended for use in surgical procedures involving open, laparoscopic and endoscopic ablation, vaporization, excision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: urology; urinary lithotripsy; arthroscopy; discectomy; E.N.T. surgery; gynecological surgery; pulmonary surgery; gastroenterology surgery: dermatology and plastic surgery and general surgery. The Lumenis Pulse 120H System and the currently marketed VersaPulse PowerSuite Holmium Surgical Lasers with Delivery Devices and Accessories are indicated for use in the performance of specific surgical applications as follows:
Urology
· Endoscopic transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP), bladder neck incision of the prostate (BNI), holmium laser ablation of the prostate (HoLAP), holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), holmium laser resection of the prostate (HoLRP), hemostasis, vaporization and excision for treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) · Open and endoscopic urological surgery (ablation, vaporization, excision and coagulation of soft tissue)
including treatment of:
o bladder;
o superficial and invasive bladder, urethral and ureteral tumors;
o condvlomas:
o lesions of external genitalia;
o ureteral and penile hemangioma;
o ureteral strictures;
o bladder neck obstructions
· Urinary Lithotripsy including:
o endoscopic fragmentation of urinary (ureteral, bladder and renal) calculi, including cystine, calcium oxalate, monohydrate and calcium oxalate dihydrate stones;
o treatment of distal impacted fragments of steinstrasse when guide wires cannot be passed.
#### Arthroscopy
• Arthroscopy (ablation, excision and coagulation of soft and cartilaginous tissue) in various small and large joints of the body, excluding the spine, including:
o meniscectomy;
o plica removal;
o ligament and tendon release;
o contouring and sculpting of articular surfaces;
o debridement of inflamed synovial tissue (synovectomy);
o loose body debridement;
o chondromalacia and tears;
o lateral retinecular release;
o capsulectomy in the knee;
o chondroplasty in the knee;
o chondromalacia ablation.
· Discectorny including:
o percutaneous vaporization of the L4-5 and L5-S1 lumbar discs of the vertebral spine; open and arthroscopic spine procedures; foraminotomy.
FORM FDA 3881 (1/14)
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General Surgery · Open, laparoscopic, and endoscopic general surgery (vaporization, ablation, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue) including: o cholecystectomy; o lysis of adhesions; o appendectomy: o biopsy, pylorostenotomy, and removal of polyps of the sigmoid colon; o skin incision; o tissue dissection; o excision of external tumors and lesions; o complete or partial resection of internal organs, tumors and lesions; o mastectomy: o hepatectomy; o pancreatectomy; o splenectomy; o thyroidectomy; o parathyroidectomy; o herniorrhaphy; o tonsillectomy: o lymphadenectomy; o partial nephrectomy; o pilonidal cystectomy; o resection of lipoma; o debridement of decubitus ulcer; o hemorrhoids; o debridement of statis ulcer; o biopsy. ENT Surgery · Endoscopic endonasal/ sinus surgery (ablation, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue and cartilage) including: o partial turbinectomy; o ethmoidectomy; o polypectomy; o maxillary antrostomy; o frontal sinusotomy; o sphenoidotomy; o dacryocvstorhinostomy (DCR): o functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). Gynecological Surgery · Open and laparoscopic gynecological surgery (ablation, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue). Gasteroenterology Surgery · Open and endoscopic gasteroenterology surgery (ablation, vaporization, excision, resection, coagulation and hemostasis, including: o gall bladder calculi; o biliary /bile duct calculi; o benign and malignant neoplasm; o polyps: o colitis; o ulcers: o angiodysplasia; o hemorrhoids;
FORM FDA 3881 (1/14)
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- o varices; o esophagitis; o esophagcal ulcer; o Mallory-Weiss tear; o gastric ulcer; o duodenal ulcer; o non-bleeding ulcer; o gastric erosions; o colorectal cancer; o gastritis; o bleeding tumors; o pancreatitis: o vascular malformations; o telangiectasias; o telangiectasias of the Osler-Weber-Renu disease.
Pulmonary Surgery
· Open and endoscopic pulmonary surgery (cutting, ablation, vaporization, incision and coagulation of soft tissue.
Dermatology and plastic surgery
· Incision, excision, resection, ablation, hemostasis and vaporization of soft, mucosal, fatty and cartilaginous tissues, in therapeutic plastic, dennatologic and aesthetic surgical procedures, including:
o scars;
- o tattoo removal;
- o vascular lesions;
- o port wine stains;
- o hemangioma;
- o telangiectasia of the face and leg;
- o rosacea;
- o corns;
- o papillomas:
- o basal cell carcinomas;
- o lesions of skin and subcutaneous tissue;
- o plantar warts:
- o periungual and subungual warts;
- o debridement of decubitus ulcer;
- o skin tag vaporization.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
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.
Try it yourself
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.