K161892 · Beijing Honkon Technologies Co., Ltd. · NUV · Mar 2, 2017 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K161892
Device Name
Slimming Treatment Device
Applicant
Beijing Honkon Technologies Co., Ltd.
Product Code
NUV · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Mar 2, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The HONKON-Slimming I+/HONKON-Slimming III+ are indicated for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, temporary improvement of local blood circulation, temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and for temporary reduction of thighs circumferences.
Device Story
Non-invasive body shaping device; combines infrared (IR) light (700-2000nm), bi-polar radio-frequency (RF) energy (1MHz), pulsed vacuum, and mechanical massage rollers. IR light penetrates skin to expand blood vessels and improve circulation. RF energy heats subcutaneous tissue to enhance enzyme activity, releasing triglycerides from fat cells. Pulsed vacuum and rollers provide mechanical tissue manipulation, lymphatic drainage, and skin relaxation. Vacuum pressure (up to 8kg) draws tissue between bipolar RF tips to ensure energy delivery to fat layers. Used in clinical settings by trained operators. Output includes thermal and mechanical effects on skin/subcutaneous tissue. Benefits include temporary cellulite reduction, thigh circumference reduction, and relief of muscle aches/spasms.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Bench testing only, including electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), and high-frequency surgical equipment safety (IEC 60601-2-2). Biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity, irritation, sensitization) performed per ISO 10993 standards.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Handpiece and suction roller components. Energy: 1MHz Bi-Polar RF (40-400W), 700-2000nm Infrared light. Mechanical: Pulsed vacuum (-0.08 to -0.01 MPa) and massage rollers. Connectivity: Standalone. Safety Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-2. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity), ISO 10993-10 (irritation/sensitization).
Indications for Use
Indicated for relief of minor muscle aches/pain, muscle spasms, temporary improvement of local blood circulation, temporary reduction in cellulite appearance, and temporary reduction of thigh circumference.
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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March 2, 2017
Beijing Honkon Technologies Co., Ltd % Ray Wang General Manager Beijing Believe Technology Service Co., Ltd. 5-1206, Build 332, DaFangJu, No.25 BanBiDian Rd. LiYuan Town, TongZhou District Beijing, 101121 CN
Re: K161892
Trade/Device Name: Slimming Treatment Device 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: NUV, ISA Dated: January 18, 2017 Received: January 23, 2017
Dear Mr. Wang:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K161892
Device Name
Slimming Treatment Device
Indications for Use (Describe)
The HONKON-Slimming I+/HONKON-Slimming III+ are indicated for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, temporary improvement of local blood circulation, temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and for temporary reduction of thighs circumferences.
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# 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) Summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of SMDA 1990 and Title 21, CFR Section 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) Number: K161892
- 1. Date of Preparation: 03/01/2017
- 2. Sponsor Identification
## BEIJING HONKON TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
72 building, 16#Huanke middle road, Golden bridge scientific and technological industry base Tongzhou Yard, Zhongguan village technological Yard, Tongzhou district, Beijing, China.
Establishment Registration Number: 3009488834
Contact Person: Li Yanzhe Position: Registration Manager Tel: +86 10 56370050 ext. 607 Fax: +86 10 56370076 Email:small@honkonlaser.com
- 3. Designated Submission Correspondent
Mr. Ray Wang
## Beijing Believe Technology Service Co., Ltd.
5-1206, Build 332, DaFangJu, No.25 BanBiDian Rd., LiYuan Town, TongZhou District, Beijing, 101121, China
Tel: +86-18910677558 Fax: +86-10-52214696 Email: ray.wang@believe-med.com
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#### 4. Identification of Proposed Device
Trade Name: Slimming Treatment Device Common Name: Massager, Vacuum, Light Induced Heating. Model(s): HONKON-Slimming I+、HONKON-Slimming III+
Regulatory Information: Classification Name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology; Classification: II; Product Code: NUV、ISA: Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810; Review Panel: General & Plastic Surgery;
### Intended Use Statement:
The HONKON-Slimming I-/HONKON-Slimming III+ are indicated for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, temporary improvement of local blood circulation,temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and for temporary reduction of thighs circumferences.
#### Device Description:
The HONKON-Slimming I+ and HONKON-Slimming III+ are the non-invasive body shaping product to combine four different technologies including IR (infrared), Bi-Polar RF (radio-frequency) and mechanical tissue manipulation using pulsed vacuum and massage rollers. The combination of the IR and vacuum coupled RF technologies causes deep heating of the connective tissue including the fibrous septae which in turn promotes an increase in local cellular reduction. The additional mechanical tissue manipulation of the device causes an immediate increase in circulation and lymphatic drainage, both essential components for healthy skin structure.
The HONKON-Slimming I+ and HONKON-Slimming III+ can output infrared light with wavelength 700-2000nm, the infrared light can penetrate whole skin tissue. The infrared light has the effect to expand blood vessels, temporary improvement of local blood circulation; At the same time, this spectrum has a good efficacy for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and for temporary reduction of thighs circumferences..
The HONKON-Slimming I+ and HONKON-Slimming III+ can output 1MHz frequency, produce RF energy from X, Y and Z directions in the subcutaneous tissue. Temperature of skin tissues becomes higher, Enzyme activity was enhanced so that fat cells can be fully released within the triglyceride; Triglycerides in the fat under the action of enzymes, cracking into fatty acids and
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glycerol.
Massage rollers has obvious mechanical compression to skin tissues. Meanwhile, deep negative pressure gives skin and muscles full relaxation and rest. Maximum 8kg negative pressure can absorb all skin tissues into the gap between the bipolar RF tips, ensure RF energy can reach fat layers.
Based on this,the HONKON-Slimming I+/HONKON-Slimming III+ are indicated for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, temporary improvement of local blood circulation, temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and for temporary reduction of thighs circumferences..
- న. Identification of Predicate Device(s)
Predicate Device I : 510(k) Number: K090221 Predicate Device Name: Reaction™ System Manufacturer: Viora Ltd.
Predicate Device II : 510(k) Number: K122579 Predicate Device Name: VelaShape Manufacturer: Syneron Medical Ltd.
#### Non-Clinical Test Conclusion 6.
Non clinical tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications as was Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:
a)IEC 60601-1-2:2007, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-2: General Requirements for Safety - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility -- Requirements and Tests.
b)IEC 60601-1:2005/A1:2012. Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General reguirements for basic safety and essential performance
c)IEC60601-2-2:2009+C1:2014,Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 2-2: Particular Requirements for The Basic Safety And Essential Performance Of High Frequency Surgical Equipment And High Frequency Surgical Accessories [Including: Technical Corrigendum 1 (2014)]
- 7. Clinical Test Conclusion
No clinical study is included in this submission.
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#### Substantially Equivalent (SE) Comparison 8.
| ITEM | Proposed Device<br>HONKON-Slimming I+<br>HONKON-SlimmingIII+ | Predicate Device<br>ReactionTM system<br>(K090221) | Predicate Device<br>VelaShape<br>(K122579) | Remark |
|-------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| | Product<br>Code | NUV、ISA | NUV、ISA | NUV |
| Regulation<br>No. | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | SE |
| Class | II | II | II | SE |
| Intended<br>Use | The HONKON-Slimming<br>I+/HONKON-Slimming<br>III+ are indicated for the<br>relief of minor muscle<br>aches and pain, relief of<br>muscle spasm, temporary<br>improvement of local<br>blood circulation,<br>temporary reduction in<br>the appearance of<br>cellulite, and for<br>temporary reduction of<br>thighs circumferences. | The ReactionTM system is<br>intended for the treatment<br>of the following medical<br>conditions, using the<br>B-contour and F-contour<br>applicators for<br>delivering non thermal RF<br>combined with massage:<br>- relief of minor muscle<br>aches and pain, relief of<br>muscle spasm,<br>temporary improvement.<br>Of local blood<br>circulation,and<br>- temporary reduction in<br>the appearance of cellulite.<br>Using the ST applicator for<br>delivering RF, the<br>ReactionTM system is<br>intended for the treatment<br>of relief of minor muscle<br>aches and pain.relief<br>of.muscle spasm,<br>temporary improvement of<br>local blood circulation. | The VelaShape is<br>indicated for the<br>relief of minor<br>muscle aches and<br>pain, relief of<br>muscle spasm,<br>temporary<br>improvement of<br>local blood<br>circulation,<br>temporary reduction<br>in the appearance of<br>cellulite, and for<br>temporary reduction<br>of thighs<br>circumferences. | SE |
| ITEM | Proposed Device<br>HONKON-SlimmingI+<br>HONKON-SlimmingIII+ | Predicate Device<br>Reaction™ system<br>(K090221) | Predicate Device<br>VelaShape<br>(K122579) | Remark |
| RF Output<br>Energy | 40-400W | Up to 50w | Up to 150W | Discussion<br>(a) |
| RF Output<br>Frequency | 1MHz | 0.8 MHz, 1.7 MHz,<br>2.45 MHz | N.A | SE |
| Max.<br>RF output<br>energy density | XF-I+:12.14W/cm2<br>XF-VII+:27W/cm2 | 78.125W/cm2<br>4.76W/cm2<br>33.33W/cm2 | 115.38W/cm2<br>6.67W/cm2<br>12 W/cm2<br>9.38W/cm2 | SE |
| Infrared energy | XF-I+ & XF-VII+:<br>I: 5W II: 7W III: 8W<br>IV : 9W V :10W | N.A | Up to 3.3W | Discussion<br>(b) |
| Infrared<br>wavelengths | 700-2000nm | N.A. | 850nm | SE |
| Max. IR output<br>energy density | XF-I+:0.30W/cm2<br>XF-VII+:0.67W/cm2 | / | 2.54W/cm2<br>0.44W/cm2<br>0.26W/cm2<br>0.21W/cm2 | SE |
| Vacuum | Pulsed<br>(-0.08Mpa -- -0.01Mpa) | Pulsed | Pulsed | SE |
| Mechanical<br>Massage | Yes | Yes | N.A. | SE |
| Treatment Area | XF-I+: 3294 mm²<br>XF-VII+: 1482mm² | 64 mm²<br>1050 mm²<br>150 mm² | VContour<br>Applicator:<br>Small Cover<br>Medium Cover<br>Large Cover:<br>130 mm²<br>750 mm²<br>1250 mm²<br>VSmooth<br>Applicator:<br>1600 mm² | Discussion<br>(c) |
| Weight | 48KG | 17kg. - desktop<br>19 kg. - wheel base | 20kg / 44lbs | Discussion<br>(d) |
| Size(mm)<br>L*W*H | 434mm * 531mm *1354mm<br>(Slimming I+)<br>531mm * 441mm *1716mm<br>(Slimming III+) | 400*350* 450 | 380* 490 *1320 | Discussion<br>(e) |
| ITEM | Proposed Device<br>HONKON-Slimming I+<br>HONKON-SlimmingIII+ | Predicate Device<br>ReactionTM system<br>(K090221) | Predicate Device<br>VelaShape (K122579) | Remark |
| Power<br>supply | 110V, 60HZ | 90-264 VAC; 50/60 Hz;<br>Single Phase | 110VA;<br>50Hz; single phase | SE |
| Electrical<br>Safety | The proposed devices were<br>tested to demonstrated to<br>comply with IEC 60601-1 | The proposed devices<br>were tested to<br>demonstrated to comply<br>with IEC 60601-1 | The proposed devices<br>were tested to<br>demonstrated to<br>comply with IEC<br>60601-1 | SE |
| EMC | The proposed devices were<br>tested to demonstrated to<br>comply with IEC 60601-1-2 | The proposed devices<br>were tested to<br>demonstrated to comply<br>with IEC 60601-1-2 | The proposed devices<br>were tested to<br>demonstrated to<br>comply with IEC<br>60601-1-2 | SE |
| Patient<br>Contact<br>Material | Handpiece<br>Suction roller | Handpiece<br>Suction roller | Handpiece<br>Suction roller | SE |
| Biocompatibility | | | | |
| Cytotoxicity | No toxicity<br>(ISO 10993-5) | No toxicity (ISO 10993-5) | No toxicity (ISO<br>10993-5) | SE |
| Irritation | Applied sample did not<br>induce irritation to skin.<br>(ISO 10993-10) | Applied sample did not<br>induce irritation to skin.<br>(ISO 10993-10) | Applied sample did<br>not induce irritation to<br>skin. (ISO 10993-10) | SE |
| Sensitization | The test article showed<br>no signification evidence<br>of causing skin<br>sensitization in the<br>guinea pig .(ISO<br>10993-10) | The test article showed no<br>signification evidence of<br>causing skin sensitization<br>in the guinea pig .(ISO<br>10993-10) | The test article<br>showed no<br>signification evidence<br>of causing skin<br>sensitization in the<br>guinea pig .(ISO<br>10993-10) | SE |
# Table 1 General Comparison
Table 2 Performance Comparison
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Table 3 Safety Comparison
## Discussion:
The proposed device has the following differences with the predicate device:
- a. RF Output Energy, base on the nonclinical tests (IEC 60601-2-2) performed, the proposed device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the predicated device.
- b. Infrared energy, base on the nonclinical tests (IEC 60601-1) performed for the risk of heat, the proposed device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the predicated device.
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- Treatment Area, which only affect the treatment area's size, no concerned with safety and effective, c. the proposed device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the predicated device.
- Weight, base on the nonclinical tests (IEC 60601-1) performed for the risk of mechanical, the d. proposed device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the predicated device.
- Size, base on the nonclinical tests (IEC 60601-1) performed for the risk of mechanical, the proposed e. device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the predicated device.
#### 9. Substantially Equivalent (SE) Conclusion
Based on the comparison and analysis above, the proposed devices are determined to be Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate devices.
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