K160952 · Alma, Ltd. · GEX · May 5, 2016 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K160952
Device Name
Alma Diode Tabletop Laser
Applicant
Alma, Ltd.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
May 5, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Alma Diode Tabletop Laser is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures.
Device Story
The Alma Diode Tabletop Laser is a surgical laser system used in dermatologic and general surgical procedures. It utilizes diode laser modules (810 nm, 980 nm, or 1470 nm) to deliver laser energy to soft tissue via optical fibers. The system includes a main console, footswitch, and an automatic pull-back accessory. The pull-back accessory controls the rate of fiber movement along the vein wall during endovenous procedures, ensuring consistent energy delivery and minimizing treatment time. The device is operated by clinicians in a clinical setting. The clinician uses an LCD touch screen to configure parameters and monitor the procedure. By automating the fiber withdrawal, the device provides consistent exposure, which can improve procedural efficiency and potentially benefit the patient by ensuring uniform vein occlusion.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Verification testing confirmed mechanical pull-back speeds matched requested settings. Software was verified and validated per IEC 62304 and FDA guidance. No clinical data presented.
Technological Characteristics
Diode laser source; wavelengths 810nm, 980nm, 1470nm; optical fiber delivery; LCD touch screen interface; 100-240V AC power. Pull-back accessory provides automatic fiber movement at 1, 2, and 4 mm/sec. Standards: IEC 60601-1 (safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 62304 (software).
Indications for Use
Indicated for endovenous laser surgery for saphenous incompetent veins (810 nm); endovenous occlusion of the greater saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux (980 nm, 1470 nm); and laser assisted lipolysis (980 nm, 1470 nm).
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
May 5, 2016
Alma Ltd % Ms. Kathy Maynor Regulatory Consultant 26 Rebecca Ct Homosassa, Florida 34446
Re: K160952
Trade/Device Name: Alma Diode Tabletop Laser 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: April 1, 2016 Received: April 5, 2016
Dear Ms. Maynor:
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) K160952 "
Device Name Alma Diode Tabletop Laser
Indications for Use (Describe)
Intended Use The Alma Diode Tabletop Laser is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures.
Indications for Use
laser assisted lipolysis.
The Alma Diode Tabletop Laser includes three possible diode laser modules depending on the customer order. Diode Laser Modules:
The indications for use for the 810 nm Alma Diode Tabletop Laser include: - The Alma 810 nm diode tabletop laser is indicated for endovenous laser surgery for saphenous incompetent veins.
The indications for use for the 980 nm Alma Diode Tabletop Laser include: -The Alma 980 nm diode tabletop laser is indicated for use in endovenous occlusion of the greater saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux. The Alma 980 nm diode tabletop laser is further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.
The indications for use for the 1470 nm Alma Diode Tabletop Laser include: -The Alma 1470 nm diode tabletop laser is indicated for use in endovenous occlusion of the greater saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux. The Alma 1470 nm diode tabletop laser is further indicated for
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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## Section 8 – 510(k) Summary or 510(k) Statement
#### I. General Information
| Submitter: | Alma Lasers, Ltd,<br>Halamish St. POB 30<br>Industrial Park<br>Caesarea Israel 38900 |
|---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact Person: | Kathy Maynor<br>Consultant<br>352-586-3113 (cell) |
| Summary Preparation Date: | May 4, 2016 |
#### II. Names
| Device Names: | Alma Diode Tabletop Laser |
|-------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Primary Classification Names: | Surgical Powered Light Instrument |
#### III. Predicate Devices
| K # | Predicate Device |
|---------|---------------------------|
| K140005 | ALMA DIODE TABLETOP LASER |
| K133774 | DIOTECH CO LTD - ATOVEN |
#### IV. Product Description
The Alma Diode Tabletop Laser is comprised of the following major components:
- The main console unit 1.
- 2. Pull-back
- 3. Footswitch
- Accessories 4.
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#### V. Indications for Use
### Intended Use
The Alma Diode Tabletop Laser is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures.
Indications for Use
The Alma Diode Tabletop Laser includes three possible diode laser modules depending on the customer order.
Diode Laser Modules:
The indications for use for the 810 nm Alma Diode Tabletop Laser include: - The Alma 810 nm diode tabletop laser is indicated for endovenous laser surgery for saphenous incompetent veins.
The indications for use for the 980 nm Alma Diode Tabletop Laser include:
-The Alma 980 nm diode tabletop laser is indicated for use in endovenous occlusion of the greater saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux. The Alma 980 nm diode tabletop laser is further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.
The indications for use for the 147 0nm Alma Diode Tabletop Laser include:
-The Alma 1470 mm diode tabletop laser is indicated for use in endovenous occlusion of the greater saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux. The Alma 1470 nm diode tabletop laser is further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.
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#### VI. Summary of Technical Characteristics
Table 1: Salient Characteristics of the 1470nm module and the Predicate Devices
| | K13<br>Alma diode tabletop laser | K100558<br>Quanta Diode Laser Family |
|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Parameter | | |
| Product<br>Code &<br>Regulation<br>No. | GEX<br>21 CFR 878.4810 | GEX<br>21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Laser<br>Wavelength<br>[nm] | 1470 | 1470 |
| Max power | 15W | 15W |
| Light/Laser<br>Source | Diode | Diode |
| Laser<br>Delivery | Optical Fiber | Optical Fiber |
| Operation<br>Mode | Continuous wave, single<br>pulse, pulsed | Continuous wave, single pulse,<br>pulsed |
| Pulse<br>Duration | 10-990ms | 3ms - 2.5s |
| Bare fiber<br>size | 200, 300, 320, 400, 600,<br>800, 1000 | 200, 300, 320, 400, 600, 800,<br>1000 |
| User<br>Interface | LCD touch screen | LCD touch screen |
| Aiming beam | 635nm | 650nm |
| Electrical<br>Requirements | 100-240, V AC 50-60 Hz,<br>6.3 A, | 100-240, V AC 50-60 Hz, 6.3<br>A, single phase, |
| Indications<br>for Use | The Alma 1470nm diode<br>tabletop laser is indicated<br>for use in endovenous<br>occlusion of the greater<br>saphenous vein in<br>patients with superficial<br>vein reflux. The Alma<br>1470nm diode tabletop<br>laser is further indicated<br>for laser assisted<br>lipolysis, | The QUANTA Diode Laser<br>System is intended for delivery<br>of laser light to soft tissue in the<br>contact and non contact mode<br>during surgical procedures<br>including<br>via endoscopes. The QUANTA<br>Diode Laser System is generally<br>indicated for use in endovenous<br>occlusion of the greater<br>saphenous vein in Patients with<br>Superficial Vein Reflux. The<br>QUANTA1470 Diode<br>Laser is further indicated for<br>laser assisted lipolysis |
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| Manufacturer | Alma Lasers LTD | Alma Lasers LTD | DIOTECH CO LTD |
|---------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Cleared Device | KXXXXXX | K140005 | K133774 |
| System Platform | Alma Diode Tabletop Laser | Alma Diode Tabletop Laser | ATOVEN |
| Accessory Description | Alma Lasers Pull-Back<br>Device | | Automatic fiber pull-<br>back driver ATOVEN |
| Wavelength<br>Supported | 1470nm | 810nm, 980nm, and<br>1470nm | 1470nm |
| Intended Use /<br>Indications For Use | The Alma Lasers Pull-Back<br>Device is an accessory<br>intended for use in<br>conjunction with the<br>previously cleared Alma<br>Diode Tabletop Laser<br>1470nm (K140005).<br>The Alma Diode Tabletop<br>Laser 1470 nm (K140005) is<br>intended for use in<br>dermatologic and general<br>surgical procedures:<br>endovenous occlusion of<br>the greater saphenous vein<br>in patients with superficial<br>vein reflux, and for laser<br>assisted lipolysis. | The Alma Diode Tabletop<br>Laser 1470 nm is intended<br>for use in dermatologic and<br>general surgical<br>procedures: endovenous<br>occlusion of the greater<br>saphenous vein in patients<br>with superficial vein reflux,<br>and for laser assisted<br>lipolysis. | ATOVEN is a diode<br>laser system<br>designed to delivery<br>of laser light to soft<br>tissue during general<br>surgery procedures.<br>This device intended<br>for treatment of reflux<br>of the saphenous<br>veins of thigh<br>associated with<br>varicose veins and<br>varicosities. |
| Pullback Accessory | | | |
| Dimensions (cm)<br>(H x W x D) | 5x20x8 | NA | Unk. |
| Weight (kg) | ~0.5 | NA | Unk. |
| Pullback Speed<br>(mm/sec) | 4 Steps:<br>1, 2, and 4 mm/sec | NA | 6 Steps:<br>0.5, 0.7, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5,<br>and 2.0 mm/sec |
| Pullback mode | Automatic | NA | Automatic |
| Acceptable fiber sizes | 400µm fiber<br>600µm fiber | NA | 400µm fiber<br>600µm fiber |
| Mode of Action | Controls the rate of fiber<br>movement along the vein<br>wall providing consistent<br>exposure and minimizing<br>treatment time. | NA | Controls the rate of<br>fiber movement along<br>the vein wall<br>providing consistent<br>exposure and<br>minimizing treatment<br>time. |
#### Safety and Effectiveness Information VII.
The review of the indications for use and technical characteristics provided demonstrates that the Alma diode tabletop laser is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. Additional product electrical safety testing and EMC testing was successfully completed in accordance with the following standards:
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- IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General Requirements for Safety ●
- . IEC 60601-1-2 Medical Electrical Equipment 1-2 General Requirements for basic safety and essential performance Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances -Requirements and tests
## VIII. D Design Verification Testing
Design verification testing was performed for the Alma 1470mm diode tabletop laser with the pullback accessory. The testing consisted of performing mechanical tests to verify the actual pull back speeds matched the requested speeds.
Additionally, the software controlling the Alma 1470nm diode tabletop laser with the pull-back accessory was fully verified and validated in accordance with IEC 62304 and the FDA guidance document entitled "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices".
#### IX. Conclusion
The Alma diode tabletop laser with the pull-back accessory was found to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
The Alma diode tabletop laser with the pull-back accessory shares the same or similar indications for use, similar design features, and functional features with, and thus is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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