K142256 · Applied Biophotonics , Ltd. · ILY · Jan 7, 2015 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K142256
Device Name
Applied BioPhotonics Phototherapy System ABPT1003
Applicant
Applied Biophotonics , Ltd.
Product Code
ILY · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Jan 7, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.5500
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Applied BioPhotonics® Phototherapy System ABPT1003 is intended to provide phototherapeutic light to the body. The device emits: Red and infrared light to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature; for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, arthritis, sprains, strains, and muscle spasm, as well as back, neck and shoulder pain; relieving stiffness; promoting the relaxation of muscle tissue; and to temporarily increase local blood circulation where applied.
Device Story
System uses polychromatic energy from super-luminous LEDs (630nm red, 850nm NIR) to provide photobiostimulation/topical heating; non-invasive application to skin surface. Composed of ABLM1002 LightMachine control unit, LightOS software, and flexible polymeric ABLP103 LightPads. Operated by healthcare professionals in clinical settings. Operator selects treatment protocols via control panel—either manual (wavelength, duration, pulse frequency) or preset. Device provides independent control/monitoring for two LightPad sets. Output is thermal energy elevating tissue temperature; intended to relieve pain/stiffness and increase local blood circulation. Benefits include non-invasive pain management and muscle relaxation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Safety and effectiveness supported by bench testing, including electromagnetic compatibility, electrical safety, and software verification/validation per IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 62471, and IEC 62304.
Indicated for patients requiring topical heating for temporary relief of minor muscle/joint pain, arthritis, sprains, strains, muscle spasms, back/neck/shoulder pain, stiffness, muscle relaxation, and temporary increase of local blood circulation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An infrared lamp is a device intended for medical purposes that emits energy at infrared frequencies (approximately 700 nanometers to 50,000 nanometers) to provide topical heating.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an infrared therapeutic heating lamp, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 890.9.
HealthLight MicroController, MiniPro, ProNeuroLight and Pro Unit (K101894)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
January 7, 2015
Applied BioPhotonics, Ltd. % Ms. Roshana Ahmed OptumInsight (Canada) Incorporated 4 Innovation Drive Dundas, Ontario L9H 7P3 CANADA
Re: K142256
Trade/Device Name: Applied BioPhotonics® Phototherapy System ABPT1003 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5500 Regulation Name: Infrared lamp, Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ILY Dated: December 17, 2014 Received: December 18, 2014
Dear Ms. Ahmed:
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.
# David Krause -S
for
Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K142256
Device Name
Applied BioPhotonics® Phototherapy System ABPT1003
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Applied BioPhotonics® Phototherapy System ABPT1003 is intended to provide phototherapeutic light to the body. The device emits:
- Red and infrared light to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature; for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, arthritis, sprains, and muscle spasm, as well as back, neck and shoulder pain; relieving stiffness; promoting the relaxation of muscle tissue; and to temporarily increase local blood circulation where applied.
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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# 510(k) Summary
| Preparation Date: | December 16, 2014 |
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| Submitter: | Applied BioPhotonics Ltd. |
| Address: | 15th Floor, Far East Consortium Building 121 De<br>Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong, China SAR |
| Phone: | +886-3-621-8538 |
| Fax: | +886-3-668-3089 |
| Contact: | Eric Hsieh<br>(erichsieh@appliedbiophotonics.com) |
| Identification of the Device: | |
| Proprietary/<br>Trade name: | Applied BioPhotonics® Phototherapy System<br>ABPT1003 |
| Classification Name: | Lamp, Infrared, Therapeutic Heating<br>Powered Laser Surgical Instrument |
| Device Classification: | II |
| Regulation Number: | 890.5500<br>878.4810 |
| Panel: | Physical Medicine<br>General & Plastic Surgery |
| Product Code: | ILY<br>GEX |
## Predicate Devices
Substantial equivalence is claimed to the following devices as related to intended use, design, and technological characteristics:
- IllumiMed™, PhotoActif, LLC, K060792 ●
- LIGHTWAVE Professional Deluxe, LIGHTWAVE Technologies LLC, K082586 .
- LumiWave 1X4 Infrared Therapy Device, BioCare Systems, Inc., K051816
- HealthLight™ MicroController, MiniPro, ProNeuroLight and Pro Unit, . BioRemedi Therapeutic Systems, Inc., K101894
# Description of the Device
The Applied BioPhotonics® Phototherapy System ABPT1003 is a light therapy device using specific wavelengths of polychromatic energy produced by super-luminous light emitting diodes (LEDs) to treat a variety of skin and body conditions.
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Applied BioPhotonics Ltd. Traditional 510(k)
The device can be described as a Class II Low Level Light treatment process employing the application of light and heat, which penetrates the skin surface to the underlying tissues, triggering normal cellular functions. This technology is commonly referred to as photobiostimulation, light emitting diode therapy (LEDT), LLLT, or LED's. The application of LED's to tissue is non-invasive.
Using patent pending and proprietary techniques and computational processes, the Applied BioPhotonics® Phototherapy System ABPT1003 is composed of:
- Proprietary hardware (i.e. ABLM1002 LightMachine) ●
- LightOS software (running in the LightMachine)
- . LightPad sets (ABLP103) comprising flexible, aseptic, polymeric LED pads
- . Cables (for connecting LightPads and LightMachines)
The IR and red spectrum emitted from LEDs in the ABLP103 LightPad sets is intended to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature; for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, arthritis, sprains, strains, and muscle spasm, as well as back, neck and shoulder pain; relieving stiffness; promoting the relaxation of muscle tissue; and to temporarily increase local blood circulation where applied.
The LightMachine control panel displays to the operator what treatment is being performed and provides the user with a choice of driving one or two LightPad sets with any chosen treatment protocol.
The software component of the device controls the user's selection of specific treatment protocols on the LightMachine's control panel. The treatment may be set manually by entering LED-operating conditions (i.e. wavelength, duration, and pulse frequency) or by selecting preset treatment protocols. The software is revision-controlled and can be upgraded by the manufacturer.
This is a prescription use only device. The labeling, instructions and user operations are designed for health care professionals.
## Intended Use/Indications for Use
Applied BioPhotonics® Phototherapy System ABPT1003 is intended to provide phototherapeutic light to the body. The device emits:
- Red and infrared light to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature; for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, arthritis, sprains, strains, and muscle spasm, as well as back, neck and shoulder pain; relieving stiffness; promoting the relaxation of muscle tissue; and to temporarily increase local blood circulation where applied.
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# Technological Characteristics
The Applied BioPhotonics® Phototherapy System ABPT1003 employs pulsed LED of the same wavelengths as the predicate devices for the same indicated uses, yet provides the user with a greater degree of independent control of each set of LightPads, as well as greater flexibility in setting, sequencing, and monitoring the LED pulse conditions (wavelength, duration, pulse frequency) before and during treatments.
Applied BioPhotonics® Phototherapy System ABPT1003 affords added safety over the predicate devices with an integral hardware safety timer, AC socket with inline fuse and mechanical off switch, universal input power supply (capable of safely operating at 120VAC or 240VAC inputs).
Based on the comparison table below, the proposed device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in intended use, safety and performance claims.
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| Item | Proposed device | Predicate device | Predicate device | Predicate device | Predicate device |
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| | Applied BioPhotonics®<br>Phototherapy System<br>ABPT1003 | illumiMed™ | LIGHTWAVE Professional<br>Deluxe | LumiWave 1X4 Infrared<br>Therapy Device | HealthLight™<br>MicroController,<br>MiniPro,<br>ProNeuroLight and<br>Pro Unit |
| 510(k) Number | Interchangeable Pads | K060792 | K082586 | K051816 | K101894 |
| LED | Interchangeable Pads | Interchangeable Pads &<br>Wands | Interchangeable Panels | LED Strap (Faceplate) | Interchangeable<br>Panels |
| Power | 120-230VAC, switched,<br>fused | 120VAC, switched | 120VAC | 120VAC | 120VAC |
| Software | Upgradeable, Revision<br>Controlled | Upgradable | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| User Control | LCD Panel, Select<br>Treatment (Program),<br>Preset or Manual LED<br>Settings, Automatic LED<br>Sequencing Capable,<br>Independent Control and<br>Monitoring of Each Set<br>of LightPads | Control Panel, Select<br>Protocol (Program), Preset<br>LED Settings, Automatic<br>LED Sequencing Capable | LCD & keyboard, Select<br>Function, Preset LED<br>Settings | High / Low Select, Preset<br>LED Settings | Control Panel, Select<br>Protocol (Program),<br>Preset LED Settings,<br>Automatic LED<br>Sequencing Capable |
| LED Pulse<br>Frequencies | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple | Single | Multiple |
| LED<br>Wavelengths | 630nm red<br>850nm NIR | 430nm blue<br>660nm red<br>940nm NIR | N/S blue<br>630nm red<br>830nm NIR | 880nm NIR | 430nm blue<br>630nm red<br>880nm NIR |
| Safety Timer | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Pad Surface | Flexible Pads - Non-<br>Porous | Flexible Pads – Porous | Rigid Pad – Non-Porous<br>Flexible Pads - Porous | Rigid Pad – Non-Porous | Flexible Pads - Very<br>Porous |
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## Non-Clinical Testing
A series of studies were performed to assess the safety and effectiveness of the Applied BioPhotonics® Phototherapy System ABPT1003 including:
- Electromagnetic compatibility tests
- Electrical safety tests ●
- . Software verification and validation
Testing was done in compliance with standards including, but not limited to, the following:
- . IEC 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- IEC 60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment -- Part 1-2: General requirements . for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests
- . IEC 62471 Photobiological Safety of Lamps and Lamp Systems
- . IEC 62304 Medical device software – Software life cycle processes
All laboratory tests and measurements were performed by an independent test lab certified to make such assessments. All the test results demonstrate that Applied BioPhotonics Phototherapy System ABPT1003 meets the requirements of its predefined acceptance criteria and intended uses.
## Clinical Testing
Clinical test data is not required to support the safety and effectiveness of this device.
#### Conclusion
The Applied BioPhotonics® Phototherapy System ABPT1003 has similar intended use, similar fundamental scientific technology, and similar technological characteristics with the predicate devices. Analysis of performance data including bench and safety testing data demonstrates that the Applied BioPhotonics® Phototherapy System ABPT1003 is as safe and effective as, and is therefore, substantially equivalent to, the predicate devices.
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