K161941 · Nutra Luxe MD, LLC · OLP · Oct 19, 2016 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K161941
Device Name
Pulsaderm Acne Device
Applicant
Nutra Luxe MD, LLC
Product Code
OLP · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Oct 19, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Pulsaderm Acne Device is intended to emit energy in the red and blue region of the spectrum, specifically indicated to treat mild to moderate acne on the face.
Device Story
Pulsaderm Acne Device is an over-the-counter LED light therapy system for home use. It utilizes red (630 nm) and blue (415 nm) light-emitting diodes to treat mild to moderate facial acne. The device is operated by the patient; it is applied to the skin for 2-minute treatment sessions per spot. The light energy targets acne lesions to reduce redness and lesion size. The device is intended to provide a non-invasive treatment option for patients to manage acne symptoms at home. Clinical benefits include significant reduction in lesion size and redness over a one-week treatment period.
Clinical Evidence
One-week prospective clinical study (n=26, ages 13-36) evaluated lesion size and redness reduction. Subjects used the device for 2 minutes, 3 times daily. Primary endpoints included VISIA digital photography, electronic caliper measurements of lesion size, and expert clinical grading. Results showed significant reduction in lesion size after one week and significant reduction in redness after 24 hours, 48 hours, and one week. Combined lesion reduction was significant after 48 hours and one week. Lay-user study (n=not specified) showed 100% self-selection accuracy and 98% correct usage rate.
Technological Characteristics
LED-based light therapy system. Wavelengths: Blue 415 +/- 5 nm, Red 630 +/- 5 nm. Dose rates: Blue 20 mW/cm², Red 5 mW/cm². Standards: IEC 60601-1 (electrical safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 62471 (photobiological safety), ISO 10993 (biocompatibility), ISO 14971 (risk management). OTC device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate acne on the face in patients.
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
October 19, 2016
Nutra Luxe Md, LLC Ms. Gloria Avendano Regulatory Affairs Manager 12801 Commonwealth Dr., Unit 2-6 Fort Myers, Florida 33913
Re: K161941
Trade/Device Name: Pulsaderm Acne 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: OLP Dated: September 14, 2016 Received: September 15, 2016
Dear Ms. Avendano:
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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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) K161941
Device Name Pulsaderm Acne Device
Indications for Use (Describe)
Pulsaderm Acne Device is intended to emit energy in the region of the spectrum, specifically indicated to treat mild to moderate acne on the face.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
|X | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Section 5:
510(k) Summary
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## 510(k) Summary Pulsaderm Acne Device
### 1. General Information
Submitter: NutraLuxe MD, LLC 12801 Commonwealth Dr. Unit 5 Fort Myers, FL 33913
#### Contact Person:
Gloria Avendano Regulatory Affairs Manager Nutra Luxe MD 12801 Commonwealth Dr. Unit 5 Fort Myers, FL 33913 Gloria@nutraluxemd.com
#### Summary Preparation Date: July 12th, 2016
#### 2. Device
| Device Name: | Pulsaderm Acne Device |
|----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| Common/Usual Name: | Acne Light Therapy System |
| Classification Name: | Over-the-counter powered light based laser for acne |
| Classification Regulation: | 21CFR 878.4810 |
| Classification Panel: | General and Plastic Surgery |
| Product Code: | OLP |
#### 3. Predicate Devices:
Pulsaderm acne device is substantially equivalent to the following predicate devices;
| Device | 510(k) Number | Manufacturer |
|----------------------------------|---------------|------------------------|
| Tanda Mini Skincare System | K124042 | Syneron Beauty Inc. |
| illuMask Acne Light Therapy Mask | K123999 | La Lumiere, LLC |
| Omnilux Clear-U | K081307 | Photo Therapeutics Inc |
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#### 4. Device Description:
The Pulsaderm Acne Device is a device that uses Blue and Red Light Emitting (LED) Diodes to provide LED Light therapy to the skin. A combination of red light and blue light is emitted for the treatment of mild to moderate acne.
#### 5. Intended Use and Indications:
Pulsaderm Acne Device is intended to emit energy in the red and blue region of the spectrum, specifically indicated to treat mild to moderate acne on the face.
#### 6. Technological Characteristics and substantial equivalence:
Pulsaderm Acne Device is substantially equivalent to other LED Light therapy devices currently in commercial distribution. Pulsaderm Acne Device has the same intended use as the predicate devices: Treat mild to moderate acne on the face. Pulsaderm Acne Device is as safe and (commensurate to number of diodes) effective as k124042 (Tanda mini Skin Care). Pulsaderm acne device uses a combination of red and blue light as k123999 (illumask acne light therapy) and k081307 (Omnilux Clear-U). Pulsaderm Acne Device has same treatment schedule as k124042 (Tanda mini Skin Care).
Any differences between the Pulsaderm Acne Device and its predicates does not affect the safety or efficacy of the product. Thus, Pulsaderm Acne Device is substantially equivalent to legally marketed medical devices.
| Device name | Pulsaderm Acne Device | Omnilux Clear-U | Tanda mini skin care<br>system | Illumask acne light<br>therapy |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(K) | Pending | K081307 | K124042 | K123999 |
| Intended use | Intended to emit<br>energy in the red and<br>blue region of the<br>spectrum, specifically<br>indicated to treat mild<br>to moderate acne on<br>the face | Intended to emit<br>energy in the red and<br>blue region of the<br>spectrum, specifically<br>indicated to treat mild<br>to moderate acne on<br>the face | Indicated to treat<br>dermatological<br>conditions. Specifically,<br>blue light modules are<br>indicated to treat mild to<br>moderate inflammatory<br>acne. | Intended to emit<br>energy in the red and<br>blue region of the<br>spectrum, specifically<br>indicated to treat mild<br>to moderate acne on<br>the face |
| Energy type | Light Emitting diodes<br>(LED's) | Light Emitting diodes<br>(LED's) | Light Emitting diodes<br>(LED's) | Light Emitting diodes<br>(LED's) |
| OTC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wavelength<br>(nm) | Blue light 415 +/-5 nm<br>Red light 630 +/-5 nm | Blue light 415 nm<br>Red light 630 nm | Blue light 415 nm | Blue light 445 nm<br>Red light 630 nm |
| Dose rate | Blue light: 20 mW cm2<br>Red light 5 mW cm2 | Blue: 40 mW cm2<br>Red: 70 mW cm² | Blue light 22 mW/ cm² | Blue light 10.44 J/ cm2<br>Red light 17.91 J/ cm² |
| Treatment<br>Schedule | 2 Minutes per spot | 20 minutes-whole face | 2 Minutes per spot | 15 minutes- whole face |
#### Comparison table:
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#### 7. Performance Data:
Performance testing was conducted and confirm compliance to design specifications; similar wavelength, output power, energy type, treatment areas and energy delivery as FDA cleared predicate devices. Pulsaderm Acne Device has been tested and found in conformance with test standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, and IEC 62471. Biocompatibility testing to ISO 10993. Pulsaderm Acne Device was designed and developed under a quality management system conforming to ISO 14971.
#### 8. Non clinical-testing
A lay-user study and self-selection study was conducted with Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval and oversight to determine if lay users could read the product labeling and then selfassess if the Pulsaderm acne device would be beneficial for them to use. Study data was collected and demonstrated that the intended users of the device could successfully follow the instructions and use the device as intended. The performance data supplied in this 510(k) demonstrated that 100% of lay users were able to properly self-select themselves using the box labeling and 98% of lay users were able to properly use the device by reading instructions in the user manual without any assistance.
In summary, the conclusion was that an average lay user can read and comprehend correctly the user manual and package labeling.
#### 9. Summarv of Clinical Data
A one-week clinical study with IRB approval was conducted with 26 male and female subjects, ranging in age from 13 to 36 years to assess the ability of the Pulsaderm acne device to decrease redness and diminish the size of a facial lesion following 24 hours and one week of use. All subjects underwent a one-week treatment. The subjects used the device for two minutes, three times a day.
Subiects were selected to participate in the evaluation of an acne blemish treatment, which consisted of VISIA digital photography, use of an electronic caliper to measure lesion size, expert clinical grading of facial lesion redness and consumer perception questionnaires.
In summary, the Pulsaderm acne device significantly decreased lesion size and redness when compared to baseline. Treated lesions significantly decreased in size after one week. Patients saw a significant reduction in redness after 24 hours, 48 hours and one week. Subjects had significant reduction in combined lesions (redness and size) after 48 hours and one week.
#### 10. Conclusion
Based upon the analysis of the performance characteristics, safety characteristics and intended use for the pulsaderm acne device. Nutra Luxe MD, believes that no significant differences exist between this device and the predicates. Therefore, Substantial equivalency is requested.
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