K143554 · Venus Concept , Ltd. · PBX · Aug 4, 2015 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K143554
Device Name
Venus Legacy CX
Applicant
Venus Concept , Ltd.
Product Code
PBX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Aug 4, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Venus Legacy CX device is intended for the treatment of the following medical conditions; using the LB2 and LF2 applicators for delivery of non-thermal RF combined with massage and magnetic field pulses: - Relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm . - Temporary improvement of local blood circulation . - Temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite
Device Story
Venus Legacy CX is a console-based system with two applicators (LB2, LF2) used by clinicians to deliver non-thermal radiofrequency (RF) energy, magnetic field pulses (PMF), and vacuum-assisted massage. The console integrates a power supply, RF generator, suction module, and touchscreen interface. Vacuum suction provides deep tissue massage, improving electrode-to-tissue contact and promoting sub-dermal/adipose tissue shrinkage. RF currents heat adipose and muscular tissues to trigger physiological changes, while PMF assists in treatment effects. The device is intended for clinical use to alleviate muscle pain/spasm, improve local circulation, and reduce cellulite appearance. Clinical benefit is derived from the combined thermal and mechanical effects on sub-dermal layers.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing evaluated RF output specifications and thermal profiles in porcine tissue, demonstrating equivalence to the Viora Reaction predicate. Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted per AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2. Biocompatibility was established via prior clearance of the Venus Freeze (MP)2 device and additional testing (ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10). Software verification and validation testing confirmed system performance.
Technological Characteristics
Console-based system with LB2/LF2 applicators. Energy sources: RF, PMF, and vacuum suction. Materials: Biocompatible plastics (ISO 10993-5/10). Standards: AAMI/ANSI ES 60601-1 (electrical safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 60601-2-2 (high-frequency surgical equipment). Connectivity: Touchscreen interface/display panel. Software: Verification and validation testing performed.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring relief of minor muscle aches, pain, and spasms; temporary improvement of local blood circulation; and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Venus Concept USA Ltd. Tal Bresler-Stramer, Ph.D, RAC Vice President Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs 4556 North Hiatus Road Sunrise, Florida 33351
August 4, 2015
Re: K143554
Trade/Device Name: Venus Legacy CX Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device & Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PBX Dated: July 1, 2015 Received: July 1, 2015
Dear Dr. Bresler-Stramer:
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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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)
K143554
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The Venus Legacy CX device is intended for the treatment of the following medical conditions; using the LB2 and LF2 applicators for delivery of non-thermal RF combined with massage and magnetic field pulses:
- Relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm .
- Temporary improvement of local blood circulation .
- Temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite �
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### 510(k) SUMMARY
### VENUS LEGACY CX DEVICE
| Applicant Name: | Venus Concept USA Inc.<br>4556 N. Hiatus Road,<br>Sunrise, FL 33351<br>United States<br>Tel: +1-416-907-0115<br>Fax: +954-572-5680 |
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| Contact Person: | Tal Bresler-Stramer, Ph.D., RAC, VP QA/RA Venus Concept Ltd. Venus<br>Concept Ltd. |
| Date Prepared: | August 4, 2015 |
| Trade Name: | Venus Legacy CX device |
| Classification Name: | 21 CFR 878.4400 (electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and<br>accessories) (Product code PBX) |
| Classification: | Class II Medical Device |
| Predicate Device: | Viora Ltd.'s Reaction System (K090221) |
### Intended Use/Indication for Use:
The Venus Legacy CX device is intended for the treatment of the following medical conditions; using the LB2 and LF2 applicators for delivery of non-thermal RF combined with massage and magnetic field pulses:
- Relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm
- Temporary improvement of local blood circulation ●
- Temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite
### Device Description:
The Venus Legacy CX device consists of a console (main unit) and two applicators (LB2, LF2). The console in the Venus Legacy CX device contains a power supply unit, an RF generator (power module, on main board), a suction module (vacuum), a controller unit (on main board) and a touchscreen user interface and display panel. The Venus Legacy CX device provides RF treatments combined with emitted magnetic fields and vacuum massaging. The Vacuum is mainly used for the massaging of deep tissues by creating mild to deep suction. The vacuum massage contributes to the sub-dermal and adipose tissues shrinkage and improves the contact surface between electrodes and tissue. The RF currents heat the adipose and muscular tissues to trigger tissue level changes leading to temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite and temporary relief of
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muscle pain and muscle spasm. The RF heating effect also improves local blood circulation in the sub dermal layers. The PMF assists in achieving treatment effect.
# Technological Characteristics:
The Venus Legacy CX Device has similar technological characteristics to the Viora Reaction device, as both use RF energy and mechanical manipulation to achieve the same intended use. The design and components of the Venus Legacy CX device, including the console (with power supply, RF generator, suction module, main CPU and display panel) and the applicators (with cable, connector to console, and vacuum pump) are similar to those of the predicate Viora Reaction device. The differences in the design and configuration of the applicators, as well as the additional PMF energy source in the Venus Legacy CX device, do not influence the core technology to achieve the indicated effects. As demonstrated in the bench tests, the performance specifications (including frequency, RF electrical power, and vacuum power) of the Venus Legacy CX device are substantially equivalent to those of the Viora Reaction device. Patient contact materials are also similar. Furthermore, the Venus Legacy CX device underwent performance testing, including RF output and thermal profile testing, software validation testing, electrical safety testing to AAMI/ANSI ES 60601-1, and electromagnetic compatibility testing according to IEC 60601-1-2. These performance tests demonstrated that the minor differences in the technological characteristics between the subject and predicate devices do not raise new types of safety or effectiveness concerns.
# Performance Data:
Performance testing of the Venus Legacy CX demonstrated that the device performs as intended and is substantially equivalent to its predicate, as listed below.
- . Performance Bench Testing: Several performance tests were performed in order to evaluate the Venus Legacy CX device outputs per specifications, and as compared to the Viora Reaction predicate device specifications. The results demonstrated that the Venus Legacy CX device has equivalent RF output specifications as the predicate Viora Reaction device. Performance testing was also conducted to evaluate the thermal profile of the Venus Legacy CX as compared to the Viora Reaction predicate in porcine tissue. The testing demonstrated that the thermal profile of the Legacy CX treatment is very similar to that of the Viora Reaction predicate across multiple assessments, supporting substantially equivalent performance.
- . Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility: In addition, the device was tested per the applicable electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility standards listed below, and all results were passing.
- AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, 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
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- IEC 60601-2-2, Medical Electrical Equipment Part 2: Particular requirements for the . basic safety and essential performance of high frequency surgical equipment and high frequency surgical accessories
- Software Testing: The software was also subjected to verification and validation testing, and . results demonstrated that the system performed as intended.
- . Cleaning and Disinfection Testing: A validation study of the cleaning and disinfection instructions for the Legacy CX applicators was conducted, and all results were passing.
- . Biocompatibility: The biocompatibility of the device was established based on the prior clearance of the company's Venus Freeze (MP)2 device (K111670), which has the same tissue contacting materials for the same type of patient contact. In addition, the applicator plastic material was demonstrated to be biocompatible in Cytotoxicity testing (ISO 10993-5); Intracutaneous testing (ISO 10993-10); and Guinea Pig Maximization Sensitization testing (ISO 10993-10).
These performance tests demonstrated that the device meets the system requirements and do not raise new types of safety or effectiveness concerns.
### Substantial Equivalence:
The Venus Legacy CX Device has the same intended use and similar indications for use, technological characteristics, and principles of operation as its predicate device. The minor technological differences between the Venus Legacy CX device and its predicate device do not raise any new issues of safety or effectiveness. The Venus Legacy CX device and the Viora Reaction device are based on the same core technology of RF heating and vacuum massaging for the same indications for use. The design and components in the Venus Legacy CX device, including the console and the applicators are similar to the design and components found in the predicate Viora Reaction device. The minor technological differences, including some differences in device design and the addition of the PMF energy source in the Venus Legacy CX device, do not alter device core technology or performance. The performance of the Venus Legacy CX device is substantially equivalent to that of the Viora Reaction device, as demonstrated in testing.
# Conclusions:
Therefore, based on the same intended use and similar indications for use, technological characteristics, and principles of operation, the Venus Legacy CX device is substantially equivalent to the Viora Reaction predicate device.
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