K153717 · Venus Concept , Ltd. · ONF · Mar 21, 2016 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K153717
Device Name
Venus Versa System
Applicant
Venus Concept , Ltd.
Product Code
ONF · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Mar 21, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Venus Versa System is a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 IPL applicators are indicated for the following: Treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions including: hyperpigmentation, melasma, ephelides (freckles), lentigines, nevi, and cafe-au-lait macules. Treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal and leg telangiectasias, rosacea, angiomas and spider angiomas, poikiloderma of civatte, leg veins and venous malformations. The HR650, HR690, HR650XL, and HR690XL IPL applicators are indicated for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for skin types I-IV. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen. The Venus Concept ACDUAL applicator is intended to be used for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The Diamondpolar and Octipolar applicators are non-invasive devices intended for use in dermatologic and general surgery procedures for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The Viva applicator is intended for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.
Device Story
Multi-application aesthetic system; console with ten detachable applicators. Delivers Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), Radiofrequency (RF), and Magnetic Pulse (MP2) energy. Used in clinical settings by practitioners. IPL applicators (SR, HR, ACDUAL) target lesions, hair, and acne via selective photothermolysis. Diamondpolar/Octipolar applicators use Bipolar RF and Magnetic Pulse for wrinkle reduction. Viva applicator uses fractional RF for skin ablation/resurfacing. System console controls energy parameters; user interface allows selection of treatment modes. Output affects tissue via thermal/ablative mechanisms; clinical decision-making based on visual assessment of skin condition and patient skin type. Benefits include non-invasive aesthetic improvement and hair reduction.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance verified via electromagnetic compatibility (AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-57), electrical safety, and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5). System verification confirmed fluence, temperature, and output power met specifications across all 10 applicators. No clinical data presented.
Technological Characteristics
Multi-application console with 10 detachable applicators. Energy types: IPL (415-950 nm), Bipolar RF (1 MHz), Fractional RF (0.46 MHz), and Magnetic Pulse (15 Hz). Materials: Sapphire light guides. Cooling system integrated. Connectivity: User interface console. Software validation performed. Biocompatible patient-contacting materials per ISO 10993-5.
Indications for Use
Indicated for aesthetic/cosmetic procedures: treatment of benign pigmented/vascular lesions, unwanted hair removal (skin types I-IV), acne vulgaris, non-invasive treatment of moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles/rhytides (Fitzpatrick I-IV), and skin ablation/resurfacing.
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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#### 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 21, 2016
Venus Concept Ltd. % Janice Hogan Regulatory Counsel Hogan Lovells Us Llp 1835 Market Street, 29th Floor Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Re: K153717
Trade/Device Name: Venus Versa 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: ONF. GEX Dated: December 24, 2015 Received: December 24, 2015
Dear Ms. Hogan:
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,
# Jennifer R. Stevenson -A
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) K153717
Device Name Venus Versa System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Venus Versa System is a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 IPL applicators are indicated for the following:
Treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions including: hyperpigmentation, melasma, ephelides (freckles), lentigines, nevi, and cafe-au-lait macules.
Treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal and leg telangiectasias, rosacea, angiomas, poikiloderma of civatte, leg veins and venous malformations.
The HR650, HR690, HR650XL, and HR690XL IPL applicators are indicated for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for skin types I-IV. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the longterm stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen.
The Venus Concept ACDUAL applicator is intended to be used for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
The Diamondpolar and Octipolar applicators are non-invasive devices intended for use in dermatologic and general surgery procedures for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rtides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.
The Viva applicator is intended for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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#### 510(k) SUMMARY
#### Venus Concept's Venus Versa System
#### Sponsor/Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared
Venus Concept USA Ltd. 4556 N. Hiatus Road Sunrise, FL 33351 Telephone: 416.907.0115 Fax: 954.572.5680
Contact Person: Tal Bresler-Stramer, Ph.D., RAC VP QA/RA Venus Concept, Ltd.
Date Prepared: March 18, 2016
#### Trade Name of Device
Venus Versa System
#### Classification Regulation, Name, Product Code
Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology (21 CFR 878.4810), Product Codes: ONF, GEX
#### Predicate/Reference Devices
Predicate Devices:
Danish Dermatologic Development A/S's Ellipse I-PL System (K060516) MATTIOLI Pulse TWO/THREE Plus Family (K100053) Global Medical Technology S.L.'s Platinum GMT IPL System Cloud (K140668) Venus Concept Ltd.'s Venus Legacy BX Device (K142910) Venus Concept Ltd.'s Viva SR Device (K150161)
#### Reference Devices:
Lumenis M22 System (K142860); Alma Laser's Harmony Lite Multi-Application Platform (K141237, K072564); Emvera Diolux (K123257); Lumenis Inc.'s LightSheer Duet Laser System (K053628); BTL's Exilite IPL system (K150051); Beijing KES Biology Technology's IPL System (K122995); Palomar Medical Products, Inc.'s StarLux Pulsed Light System (K041086); Beijing Syntech Laser Co.'s APOLLO V+ (K113018)
#### Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Venus Versa System is a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures.
The SR515 and SR580 IPL applicators are indicated for the following:
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- . Treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions including: hyperpigmentation, melasma, ephelides (freckles), lentigines, nevi, and cafe-au-lait macules.
- . Treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal and leg telangiectasias, rosacea, angiomas and spider angiomas, poikiloderma of civatte, leg veins and venous malformations.
The HR650, HR650, HR650XL, and HR690XL IPL applicators are indicated for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for skin types I-IV. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen.
The Venus Concept ACDUAL applicator is intended to be used for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
The Diamondpolar and Octipolar applicators are non-invasive devices intended for use in dermatologic and general surgery procedures for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.
The Viva applicator is intended for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.
#### Device Description
The Venus Versa System is comprised of a console (controller/CPU) and ten detachable handpieces (applicators). The system can deliver three types of energies to the patient's skin using the associated applicators:
- Intense Pulsed Light (IPL); ●
- Radiofrequency (RF); .
- Magnetic Pulse (MP2). .
The following ten handpieces are included with the device system: SR515, SR580, HR650, HR690, HR650XL, HR690XL, ACDUAL, Diamondpolar, Octipolar, and Viva.
#### Technological Characteristics
The Venus Versa System has similar technological characteristics to its predicates. The Versa is a multi-application system that allows delivery of energy, similar to its predicates. The Versa and the predicate devices are each designed as a system console with a user interface and applicator(s) indicated for the desired treatment effects. The technological characteristics of the Venus Versa as a system and when used for each of the proposed indications (vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, hair removal/reduction, acne) are similar to the corresponding parameters of the predicate devices. The technological differences between the Venus Versa and its predicates are minor, including some minor differences in terms of the spot size, frequency, and pulse duration. However, the key parameters of the Versa affecting treatment outcomes (i.e., wavelengths, fluence levels, total energy) are the same or encompassed within the range of the predicate devices. Therefore, the dimensional differences or other technical differences between the Versa and its predicates do not present any new or different issues of safety or effectiveness. Therefore, the Venus Versa
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System presents similar technological characteristics as its predicates, in support of
substantial equivalence. See Table 1 below.
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### Table 1. Venus Concept, Ltd.'s Venus Versa Substantial Equivalence Charts
| Substantial Equivalence Table #1 for IPL Applicators: (1) SR515; (2) SR580; (3) HR650; (4) HR690; (5)HR650XL; (6) HR690XL; (7) |
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| ACDUAL |
| Medical<br>Device | Venus Concept Ltd.'s<br>Venus Versa System –<br>Full Configuration | Danish Dermatologic<br>Development A/S Ellipse<br>I²PL System (K060516) | Mattioli Pulse TWO/THREE<br>Plus Family (K100053) | Global Medical Technology<br>S.L.'s Platinum GMT IPL<br>System Cloud (K140668) |
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| Class,<br>Product<br>Code,<br>Regulation | Class II<br>ONF, GEX<br>21 CFR 878.4810 | Class II, GEX, 21 CFR<br>878.4810 | Class II, ONF, 21 CFR<br>878.4810 | Class II, ONF, 21 CFR<br>878.4810 |
| Intended<br>Use /<br>Indications<br>for Use | The Venus Versa System is<br>a multi-application device<br>intended to be used in<br>aesthetic and cosmetic<br>procedures.<br>The SR515 and SR580 IPL<br>applicators are indicated for<br>the following:<br>• Treatment of benign<br>pigmented epidermal and<br>cutaneous lesions including:<br>hyperpigmentation,<br>melasma, ephelides<br>(freckles), lentigines, nevi,<br>and cafe-au-lait macules.<br>• Treatment of benign<br>cutaneous vascular lesions<br>including port wine stains,<br>hemangiomas, facial,<br>truncal and leg<br>telangiectasias, rosacea,<br>angiomas and spider<br>angiomas, poikiloderma of<br>civatte, leg veins and<br>venous malformations. | Ellipse I²PL System is<br>intended for use in<br>dermatology:<br>* Hair removal (permanent<br>hair reduction).<br>* Treatment of benign<br>pigmented lesions (including,<br>but not limited to solar<br>lentigines, ephilides, mottled<br>pigmentation) and benign<br>vascular lesions (including<br>but not limited to diffuse<br>redness, telangiectasias, port<br>wine stains).<br>* Treatment of inflammatory<br>acne.<br>[Table included in indications<br>for use form not included<br>here, see Appendix 4 of<br>510(k)] | The MATTIOLI PULSE<br>TWO/THREE PLUS is an<br>Intense Pulse Light (IPL)<br>device family indicated for<br>use in aesthetic applications<br>(based on selective<br>photothermolysis), in the<br>treatment of various benign<br>pigmented lesions and hair<br>removal and that produce<br>different effects depending<br>on the applicator that is<br>used:<br>SA APPLICATOR:<br>Model SN: Wavelengths<br>from 560 - 1200 nm are<br>indicated for treatment of<br>benign pigmented (epidermal<br>and cutaneous) lesions,<br>including hyperpigmentation,<br>warts, lentigines, nevi,<br>melasma, and cafe-au-lait.<br>VA APPLICATOR | The Platinum GMT™ IPL<br>System Cloud device<br>(inclusive of the hand piece<br>used to deliver pulsed-light<br>energy) is indicated for use<br>in surgical, aesthetic and<br>cosmetic applications in<br>permanent hair reduction,<br>moderate inflammatory acne<br>vulgaris, benign cutaneous<br>pigmented and vascular<br>lesions.<br>Permanent hair reduction is<br>defined as the long-term<br>stable reduction in the<br>number of hairs regrowing<br>when measured at 6, 9, and<br>12 months after the<br>completion of a treatment<br>regimen. |
| Medical<br>Device | Venus Concept Ltd.'s<br>Venus Versa System –<br>Full Configuration | Danish Dermatologic<br>Development A/S Ellipse<br>I²PL System (K060516) | Mattioli Pulse TWO/THREE<br>Plus Family (K100053) | Global Medical Technology<br>S.L.'s Platinum GMT IPL<br>System Cloud (K140668) |
| | The HR650, HR690,<br>HR650XL, and HR690XL<br>IPL applicators are indicated<br>for the removal of unwanted<br>hair and to effect stable<br>long-term or permanent hair<br>reduction for skin types I-IV.<br>Permanent hair reduction is<br>defined as the long-term<br>stable reduction in the<br>number of hairs regrowing<br>when measured at 6, 9, and<br>12 months after the<br>completion of a treatment<br>regimen.<br>The Venus Concept<br>ACDUAL applicator is<br>intended to be used for the<br>treatment of acne vulgaris. | | Model VN: Wavelengths<br>from 510 - 1200 nm are<br>indicated for the treatment of<br>benign vascular lesions<br>including port wine stains,<br>hemangiomas, facial, truncal<br>and leg telangiectasias,<br>rosacea, melasma,<br>angiomas and spider<br>anglormas, poikiloderma of<br>civatte; leg veins, facial veins<br>and venous malformations.<br>HR APPLICATORS<br>indicated for the treatment of<br>unwanted hair (i.e. hair<br>removal).<br>Model HN: Wavelengths<br>from 650-1200 nm for skin<br>types I-IV;<br>Model HF: Wavelengths from<br>710 - 1200 nm for skin type<br>V<br>The equipment should only<br>be used under medical<br>supervision. | |
| Energy Type | IPL | IPL | IPL | IPL |
| IPL<br>Spectrum | - Lesions: 515-950 nm<br>(SR515); 580-950 nm<br>(SR580)<br>- Hair Removal: 650-950<br>nm (HR650, HR650XL);<br>690-950 nm (HR690,<br>HR690XL) | 400-950<br>- Lesions:<br>▪ Pigmented: 400-720 nm<br>(PL)<br>▪ Vascular: 555-950 nm<br>(VL); 530-750 nm (PR)<br>Hair Removal: 600-950nm | 510-1200 nm<br>- Lesions: 560-1200 nm<br>(SA); 510-1200 nm (VA)<br>- Hair Removal: 650-1200<br>nm (HN); 710-1200 nm<br>(HF) | 430-1200 nm<br>- Lesions: 560-1200 nm<br>▪ Pigmented: 560-1200<br>nm<br>▪ Vascular: 560-1200 nm<br>- Hair reduction: 695-1200 |
| Medical<br>Device | Venus Concept Ltd.'s<br>Venus Versa System –<br>Full Configuration | Danish Dermatologic<br>Development A/S Ellipse<br>I²PL System (K060516) | Mattioli Pulse TWO/THREE<br>Plus Family (K100053) | Global Medical Technology<br>S.L.'s Platinum GMT IPL<br>System Cloud (K140668) |
| - Acne: 415 - 480 nm<br>and 630 - 950 nm<br>(ACDUAL) | | (HR, HR-S); 645-950 nm<br>(HR-D) | | nm<br>- Acne: 430-1200 nm |
| Frequency | Up to 3 Hz (SR, HR, HR XL)<br>Up to 2 Hz (ACDUAL) | 1.5-2.0 s charge<br>time/repetition rate | Up to 1 Hz | 1s, 2s, 3s repetition<br>frequency |
| Spot Size | 10 x 30 mm (SR 515, SR<br>580, HR650, HR690,<br>ACDUAL)<br>20 x 30 mm (HR650XL,<br>HR690XL) | 10 x 48 mm | 10 x 40 mm<br>15 x 50 mm | 10 x 45 mm<br>8 x 34 mm |
| Pulse<br>Duration | 5-20 ms (SR515, SR580,<br>ACDUAL); 20-50 ms<br>(HR650, HR690, HR650XL,<br>HR690XL). | 1.5-100 ms | 14-35 ms | 1-9.9 ms<br>- Lesions:<br>■ Pigmented: 3-9 ms<br>▪ Vascular: 9.9 ms<br>o Hair reduction: 9.9 ms<br>Acne: 3-8 ms |
| Energy<br>Density<br>(Fluence) | Lesions/Acne (SR 515, SR<br>580, ACDUAL):<br>5-25 J/cm²<br>Hair Removal (HR650,<br>HR690, HR650XL,<br>HR690XL): 5-20 J/cm² | Max 26 J/cm²<br>- Lesions:<br>■ Pigmented: up to 18<br>J/cm²<br>■ Vascular: up to 26 J/cm²<br>Hair Removal: up to 21<br>J/cm² | Max 30 J/cm²<br>- Skin Rejuvenation (SR):<br>6-30 J/cm²<br>- Hair Removal (HR): 6-25<br>J/cm² | Max 60 J/cm²<br>- Lesions:<br>■ Pigmented: 12-44 J/cm²<br>▪ Vascular: 10-50 J/cm²<br>- Hair reduction: 10-60<br>J/cm²<br>- Acne: 10-40 J/cm² |
| Components | System console (with user<br>interface)<br>Applicators<br>Ultrasonic gel | System console (with user<br>interface)<br>Applicators<br>Optical coupling gel | System console (with user<br>interface)<br>Applicators | System console (with user<br>interface)<br>Applicators |
| Light guide | Sapphire light guide | Light guide | Crystal Light Guide | Sapphire light guide |
| Cooling<br>system | Cooling system | Cooling system | Cooling system | Cooling system |
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Substantial Equivalence Table #2 for Bipolar RF and PMF Applicators: (1) Diamondpolar; (2) Octipolar
| Medical Device | Venus Concept Ltd.'s<br>Diamondpolar and Octipolar<br>Applicators | Venus Concept Ltd.'s Venus Legacy BX<br>Device (K142910) |
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| Class, Product Code,<br>Regulation | Class II, GEI, 21 CFR 878.4400 | Class II, GEI, 21 CFR 878.4400 |
| Intended Use / Indications<br>for Use | The Diamondpolar and Octipolar<br>applicators are non-invasive devices<br>intended for use in dermatologic and<br>general surgery procedures for females<br>for the non-invasive treatment of<br>moderate to severe facial wrinkles and<br>rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. | The device is a non-invasive device<br>intended for use in dermatologic and<br>general surgery procedures for females for<br>the non-invasive treatment of moderate to<br>severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in<br>Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV |
| Energy Type | Bipolar RF, PMF | Bipolar RF, PMF |
| Applicators | Diamondpolar<br>Octipolar | Diamondpolar<br>Octipolar |
| Maximum RF Output Power | Diamondpolar: 75 W<br>Octipolar: 150 W | Diamondpolar: 75 W<br>Octipolar: 150 W |
| RF Output Frequency | 1 MHz | 1 MHz |
| Magnetic Pulse Frequency | 15 Hz | 15 Hz |
| Magnetic Field | Up to 15 Gauss | Up to 15 Gauss |
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## Substantial Equivalence Table #3 for Fractional RF Applicator: (1) Viva
| Medical Device | Venus Concept Ltd.'s<br>Viva Applicator | Venus Concept Ltd.'s Viva SR Device<br>(K150161) |
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| Class, Product Code,<br>Regulation | Class II, GEI, 21 CFR 878.4400 | Class II, GEI, 21 CFR 878.4400 |
| Intended Use / Indications for<br>Use | The Viva applicator is intended for<br>dermatological procedures requiring<br>ablation and resurfacing of the skin. | The Venus Viva SR System is intended for<br>dermatological procedures requiring ablation<br>and resurfacing of the skin. |
| Energy Type | Fractional RF | Fractional RF |
| (Maximum) RF Energy | 62 mJ/pin | 62 mJ/pin |
| Maximum RF Output Power | 8 W | 8 W |
| Applicator | Viva | Viva |
| Number of Pins | 40 x 4 = 160 pins | 40 x 4 = 160 pin |
| RF Output Frequency | 0.46 MHz | 0.46 MHz |
| Contact Area of Pin/ Active<br>Area | 133 mm² | 133 mm² |
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#### Performance Data and Standards
The performance of the Venus Versa has been demonstrated in testing. Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety testing was conducted per AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1. IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-2, and IEC 60601-2-57. All results were passing. In addition, the patient contacting materials are biocompatible based on the established biocompatibility of the materials and per ISO 10993-5. The applicable cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization parameters have also been validated in testing.
The Venus Versa System also underwent software validation and results demonstrate that the software was appropriate for release.
System verification testing was performed on the subject Versa System with all 10 of the applicators. Results were all passing. Specifically, the Versa IPL applicators were tested to show that the measured fluence at each wavelength matches the expected value within the defined acceptance criterion. In addition, the light guide temperatures were also measured per the expected values. The measured fluence levels at each wavelength were within the expected values, demonstrating passing results for each applicator. Testing was conducted in increments of 5 J/cm² for a comprehensive evaluation across the range of fluence levels. The fluke measured temperatures of each applicator met specifications.
In addition, as previously submitted in K152790, the Venus Versa IPL applicators SR515, SR580, HR650, and HR690 were evaluated in spectrum testing. The Versa IPL applicators were measured using a spectrometer at each of the wavelengths. At each wavelength, the test results demonstrated that the spectral region is defined by the filter. Further, the ACDUAL applicator spectrum testing was also performed as part of the IEC 60601-2-57 testing.
For the Diamondpolar and Octipolar applicators, system verification testing showed that measured RF voltage, electromagnetic field density, and system temperature were within expected values and met the pass criteria. It should further be noted that the performance of these applicators were previously demonstrated in the company's cleared Legacy BX 510(k) (K142910).
For the Viva applicator, system verification testing showed that the measured output power (pulse width, pulse amplitude) was within expected values. In addition, the performance of the Viva applicator was previously demonstrated in the company's cleared Viva SR System 510(k) (K150161). As detailed in the report, system verification also ensured that the Versa applicators and system met technical and mechanical requirements. All results were passing.
Therefore, performance testing confirmed the equivalent technological characteristics and energy output available for the Versa compared to its predicate.
#### Substantial Equivalence
The Venus Versa has the same intended use and the same or similar indications for use, technological characteristics and principles of operation as its predicate devices. The technological differences between the Venus Versa and its predicates are minor, including
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some differences in terms of the spot size, frequency, and pulse duration. As detailed above, the minor technological differences between the Venus Versa and its predicate devices do not raise any new types of safety or effectiveness questions, given that the key energy parameters (i.e., wavelengths, fluence levels, total energy) are the same or similar for the devices. Therefore, the Venus Versa System presents similar technological characteristics as its predicates, in support of substantial equivalence.
#### Conclusions
The Venus Versa has the same intended use and the same or similar indications for use, technological characteristics and principles of operation as its predicate devices. Testing demonstrates that the device performs as intended for the indicated uses of each applicator. Minor differences between the subject and predicate devices do not present any new or different types of safety or effectiveness questions, as confirmed by device performance evaluations. In sum, the Venus Versa System is substantially equivalent to its predicate devices.
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Learn the FDA Browser
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
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.