K160195 · Formatk Systems , Ltd. · ONF · Apr 15, 2016 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K160195
Device Name
Forma System, Forma Light System
Applicant
Formatk Systems , Ltd.
Product Code
ONF · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Apr 15, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Forma System and Forma Light System are indicated for use in aesthetic applications in dermatology. The Forma System and Forma Light System have connection capability with the following available treatment handpieces, for multi application treatment options. All handpieces are designed for aesthetic and dermatological skin procedure applications, as follows: 1) The Forma System and Forma Light System with the Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Handpieces (10 different Applicators) with a spectrum of 430-1100nm are indicated for: HR*, F-HR*, B-HR* Applicators (650-1100nm): · Removal of unwanted hair from all skin types, and to effect stable long term, or permanent hair reduction* in skin types I-V through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles. HR, F-HR, B-HR Applicators (590-1100nm): · Removal of unwanted hair from skin types I-IV, and to effect stable long term, or permanent hair reduction* in skin types I-IV through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles. SR, F-SR, B-SR Applicators (530-1100nm): - · Benign epidermal lesions, including dyschromia, hyperpigmentation, ephelides (freckles) - · Cutaneous lesions, including striae · Benign cutaneous vascular lesions, including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal and leg telangiectasias, erythema of rosacea, angiomas and spider angiomas, poikiloderma of Civatte, leg veins and venous malformations. F-AC Applicator (430-1100nm): · Mild to moderate inflammatory Acne (Acne vulgaris) 2) The Forma System with the ST Handpiece (Radio Frequency) is indicated for the treatment of relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, temporary improvement of local blood circulation. 3) The Forma System with the PLG Handpiece (Microdermabrasion Applicator) is indicated for skin dermabrasion.
Device Story
Multi-application platform (Forma System) or desktop IPL-only unit (Forma Light System) for aesthetic dermatology. Inputs: user-selected treatment modes/intensities via touch screen. Operation: RF energy (ST handpiece), IPL (10 applicators, 430-1100nm), or microdermabrasion (PLG handpiece). System includes AC/DC power supply, RF generator, and CPU. Used in clinical settings by professionals. Output: thermal energy for tissue heating or mechanical abrasion. Clinical benefit: hair reduction, lesion treatment, acne management, muscle pain relief, and skin resurfacing. Provider monitors output via digital control panel; requires simultaneous connection of all three applicator types for operation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Safety and effectiveness supported by bench testing, including software-system testing, RF output accuracy, and tissue temperature profile evaluation.
Indicated for aesthetic dermatological procedures including hair removal (skin types I-V), treatment of benign epidermal/vascular lesions, mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne, relief of minor muscle aches/spasms, improved local blood circulation, and skin dermabrasion.
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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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
April 15, 2016
Formatk Systems, Inc. c/o Mr. Amit Goren A. Stein-Regulatory Affairs Consulting 20 Hata'as Str., Suite 102 Kfar Saba 4442500 Israel
Re: K160195
Trade/Device Name: Forma System, Forma Light 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, PBX, ILY, GFE Dated: January 17, 2016 Received: January 27, 2016
Dear Mr. Goren:
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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) K160195
Device Name Forma System Forma Light System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Forma System and Forma Light System** are indicated for use in aesthetic applications in dermatology. The Forma System and Forma Light System** have connection capability with the following available treatment handpieces, for multi application treatment options. All handpieces are designed for aesthetic and dermatological skin procedure applications, as follows:
1) The Forma System and Forma Light System** with the Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Handpieces (10 different Applicators) with a spectrum of 430-1100nm are indicated for:
HR*, F-HR*, B-HR* Applicators (650-1100nm):
· Removal of unwanted hair from all skin types, and to effect stable long term, or permanent hair reduction* in skin types I-V through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles.
HR, F-HR, B-HR Applicators (590-1100nm):
· Removal of unwanted hair from skin types I-IV, and to effect stable long term, or permanent hair reduction* in skin types I-IV through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles.
SR, F-SR, B-SR Applicators (530-1100nm):
- · Benign epidermal lesions, including dyschromia, hyperpigmentation, ephelides (freckles)
- · Cutaneous lesions, including striae
· Benign cutaneous vascular lesions, including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal and leg telangiectasias, erythema of rosacea, angiomas and spider angiomas, poikiloderma of Civatte, leg veins and venous malformations. F-AC Applicator (430-1100nm):
· Mild to moderate inflammatory Acne (Acne vulgaris)
2) The Forma System with the ST Handpiece (Radio Frequency) is indicated for the treatment of relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, temporary improvement of local blood circulation.
3) The Forma System with the PLG Handpiece (Microdermabrasion Applicator) is indicated for skin dermabrasion. Notes:
* 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 regime.
** The Forma Light System is a desktop model of the Forma System and is based on IPL technology only.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## 510(K) SUMMARY FORMA SYSTEM & FORMA LIGHT SYSTEM 510(k) Number K160195
## Applicant Name:
| Company Name: | Formatek Systems Ltd. |
|---------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | 3 Hayozma St.<br>Tirat Hacarmel, 3903203, Israel |
| Tel: | +972-4-8571848 |
| Fax: | +972-4-8570810 |
| E-mail: | amit@asteinrac.com |
## Contact Person:
| Official Correspondent: | Amit Goren and<br>Ahava Stein |
|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Company Name: | A. Stein - Regulatory Affairs Consulting Ltd. |
| Address: | 20 Hata'as Str., Suite 102<br>Kfar Saba 4442500<br>Israel<br>Tel: +972-9-7670002<br>Fax: +972-9-7668534<br>E-mail: amit@asteinrac.com<br>ahava@asteinrac.com |
| Date Prepared: | April 14, 2016 |
| Trade Name: | Forma System<br>Forma Light System |
| Classification Name: | Classification for the IPL Applicators:<br>CFR Classification section 878.4810;<br>(Product code ONF)<br>Classification for the ST Applicator:<br>CFR Classification section 878.4400;<br>(Product code PBX)<br>Classification for the PLG Applicator only:<br>CFR Classification section 878.4820;<br>(Product code GFE) |
| Classification: | Class II Medical Device<br>Classification for the PLG Applicator only:<br>Class I 510(k) Exempt Medical Device |
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#### Predicate Device:
The Forma System is substantially equivalent to the following predicate devices:
| Manufacturer | Device | 510(k) No. |
|--------------|-----------------------|------------|
| Viora Ltd. | Viora Reaction System | K090221 |
| Lumenis Ltd. | Lumenis M22 System | K142860 |
The Forma Light System is substantially equivalent to the following predicate device:
| Manufacturer | Device | 510(k) No. |
|--------------|--------------------|------------|
| Lumenis Ltd. | Lumenis M22 System | K142860 |
#### Device Description:
The Forma System is a multi-application, multi-technology platform, intended for noninvasive aesthetic applications utilizing Radio Frequency (RF) and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technologies.
The system platform includes an AC/DC power supply unit, an RF Generator, a CPU main card and user interface including a LCD display and touch screen module. In addition to the system platform, the Forma System is provided with 12 applicators according to the following technology related sub-categories:
- . ST Applicator (Radiofrequency) for the treatment of relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, temporary improvement of local blood circulation.
- Ten Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Applicators divided into four sub-categories: o
- o HR*, F-HR* & B-HR* (650-1100nm) Applicators for hair removal treatments (skin types I-V).
- HR, F-HR & B-HR (590-1100nm) Applicators for hair removal o treatments (skin types I-IV).
- o SR, F-SR & B-SR (530-1100nm) Applicators for the treatment of pigmented and vascular lesions.
- o F-AC (430-1100nm) Applicator for acne treatments.
- PLG Applicator (Diamond ring) is indicated for skin dermabrasion. ●
The operator chooses and monitors the mode and intensity of the treatment from a digital control panel located on the front panel of the Forma System. The Forma System has three applicator ports; one for IPL based applicators, one for RF applicator and one
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for the skin dermabrasion applicator. The ports must be simultaneously connected with all there applicators for the system to operate.
The Forma Light System is a model of the Forma System employing only IPL technology.
#### Device Specifications:
| Main Line Frequency (nominal) | 50 - 60 Hz |
|--------------------------------------|----------------------|
| Input Voltage (nominal) | 100-240 VAC |
| Input Current (A) | 3.2 |
| Forma System dimensions (inch) | 14.9"Wx19.6"Dx21.6"H |
| Forma Light System dimensions (inch) | 13.8"Wx14.2"Dx13.8"H |
| Forma System weight (lb.) | 26.4 |
| Forma Light System weight (lb.) | 19.8 |
| IPL wavelength (nm) | 430-1100 |
| Maximal IPL Fluence (J/cm²): | |
| HR*, F-HR* & B-HR* | Up to 19 |
| HR, F-HR & B-HR | Up to 20.2 |
| SR, F-SR & B-SR | Up to 21.8 |
| F-AC | Up to 21.8 |
| Maximal RF Frequency (MHz) | 2.0 |
| Maximal RF output power (J/cm³) | 100 |
#### Intended Use/Indication for Use:
The Forma System and Forma Light System** are indicated for use in aesthetic applications in dermatology. The Forma System and Forma Light System** have connection capability with the following available treatment handpieces, for multiapplication treatment options. All handpieces are designed for aesthetic and dermatological skin procedure applications, as follows:
- 1) The Forma System and Forma Light System** with the Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Handpieces (10 different Applicators) with a spectrum of 430-1100mm is indicated for:
HR*, F-HR*, B-HR* Applicators (650-1100nm):
· Removal of unwanted hair from all skin types, and to effect stable long term, or permanent hair reduction* in skin types I-V through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles.
HR, F-HR, B-HR Applicators (590-1100nm):
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· Removal of unwanted hair from skin types I-IV, and to effect stable long term, or permanent hair reduction* in skin types I-IV through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles.
SR, F-SR, B-SR Applicators (530-1100nm):
· Benign epidermal lesions, including dyschromia, hyperpigmentation, ephelides (freckles)
· Cutaneous lesions, including striae
· Benign cutaneous vascular lesions, including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal and leg telangiectasias, erythema of rosacea, angiomas and spider angiomas, poikiloderma of Civatte, leg veins and venous malformations.
F-AC Applicator (430-1100nm):
· Mild to moderate inflammatory Acne (Acne vulgaris)
2) The Forma System with the ST Handpiece (Radio Frequency) is indicated for the treatment of relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, temporary improvement of local blood circulation.
3) The Forma System with the PLG Handpiece (Microdermabrasion Applicator) is indicated for skin dermabrasion.
Notes
* 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 regime.
** The Forma Light System is a desktop model of the Forma System, employing only IPL technology.
## Performance Standards:
The Forma System and the Forma Light System comply with the recognized consensus standards listed below:
Forma System and Forma Light System:
- · AAMI/ANSI 60601-1 (2012), Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, Mod).
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- · IEC 60601-1-2 (Edition 3.0, 2007), Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1-2: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility - Requirements And Tests.
- IEC 60601-2-57 (Edition 2.0, 2011), Medical Electrical Equipment Part 2-57: . Particular Requirements For The Basic Safety And Essential Performance Of Non-Laser Light Source Equipment Intended For Therapeutic, Diagnostic, Monitoring And Cosmetic/Aesthetic Use.
## Forma System Only:
- · IEC 60601-2-2 (Edition 5.0, 2009), Medical Electrical Equipment Part 2-2: Particular Requirements For The Basic Safety And Essential Performance Of High Frequency Surgery Equipment And High Frequency Surgical Accessories.
#### Non-Clinical Performance Data:
A set of performance tests was conducted on the Forma System and Forma Light System to evaluate the systems' safety and effectiveness and to verify that the Forma System and Forma Light System adhere to all of the design requirement specifications.
The comprehensive software-system test plan and results report covers the full system test of the Forma System and Forma Light System. It includes operation and user procedures, as well as programs, in addition to comprehensively testing firmware functionality, hardware interfaces, performance, load test, download procedure, integrity, recovery and usability.
The ST Applicator (Forma System only) was further tested in a set of bench tests to evaluate the device RF output power accuracy compared with the device design requirements and with the predicate device performance specifications. The bench tests also evaluated the tissue temperature profile following a treatment with the Forma System ST Applicator. The test results demonstrate that the ST Applicator performs according to the design requirement specifications and that it is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The temperature profile testing showed a safe and effective tissue heating profile achieved with the Forma System ST Applicator.
#### Clinical Performance Data:
Not Applicable
#### Substantial Equivalence:
The indications for use and technological characteristics of the Forma System are substantially equivalent to the indications for use and technological characteristics of the predicate devices; the Viora Reaction and the Lumenis M22 Systems.
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The design and components in the Forma System, including the power inlet unit, CPU controller, RF Generator, IPL unit and display panel are similar to the design and components found in the predicate devices. The Forma System Applicators possess similar technological principals to the predicate devices applicators also employing RF and IPL energy delivery systems. Although there are some minor differences between the Forma System and the predicate devices technological characteristics the Forma System effectiveness and safety is maintained due to the similar functionality and mechanism of operation. Both devices present similar performance specifications (for the specified indication for use) and similar monitoring features in order to maintain the desired power output settings. The safety features and compliance with safety standards in the Forma System are similar to the safety features and compliance with safety standards found in the predicate devices. Patient contact materials are also similar. Any minor differences in the technological characteristics do not raise new safety or effectiveness concerns. Furthermore, the Forma System underwent performance testing, including software validation testing, electrical and mechanical safety testing according to IEC 60601-1, electromagnetic compatibility testing according to IEC 60601-1-2, basic safety and essential performance of non-laser light source equipment intended for therapeutic, diagnostic, monitoring and cosmetic/aesthetic use according to IEC 60601-2-57, basic safety and essential performance of high frequency surgery equipment and high frequency surgical accessories according to IEC 60601-2-2, and bench testing to evaluate the consistency and accuracy of the RF and IPL power outputs. These performance tests demonstrated that the minor differences in the device design and specifications meet the system requirements and do not raise new safety or effectiveness concerns.
For the same reasons, the Forma Light System, consisting of the same IPL technological features as in the Forma System, is also substantially equivalent to the predicate device; the Lumenis M22 System.
#### Conclusions:
Consequently, it can be concluded that:
- · The Forma System is substantially equivalent to the Viora Reaction, cleared under 510(k) K090221, and to the Lumenis M22 System, cleared under 510(k) K142860.
- · The Forma Light System is substantially equivalent to the Lumenis M22 System, cleared under 510(k) K142860.
Therefore, both the Forma System and the Forma Light System may be legally marketed in the USA.
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