K170370 · Syneron Medical, Ltd. · OHV · May 15, 2017 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K170370
Device Name
ULTRASHAPE POWER SYSTEM
Applicant
Syneron Medical, Ltd.
Product Code
OHV · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
May 15, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4590
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The UltraShape Power System delivers focused ultrasound energy that can disrupt subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) for lipolysis (breakdown of fat) to provide a non-invasive approach to achieve a desired aesthetic effect. It is intended for non-invasive reduction in abdominal circumference and fat reduction in the flanks and thighs.
Device Story
System uses focused ultrasound energy to disrupt subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) for non-invasive lipolysis; aesthetic body contouring. Components include control unit and ultrasonic transducer; transducer converts electrical signals into mechanical (acoustical) energy. Used in clinical settings by trained operators. Real-time optical and acoustic feedback provided via tracking and guidance system. Energy beam targets SAT at specific focal depth/diameter/length; selective disruption of adipose tissue without damaging neighboring blood vessels, nerves, or muscle. Output is mechanical energy; healthcare provider uses system to achieve aesthetic reduction in abdominal circumference and fat in flanks/thighs. Benefits patient through non-invasive fat reduction with minimal discomfort and no required downtime.
Clinical Evidence
Supported by two prospective, single-arm, self-controlled, multicenter studies. Flank study (n=48) and thigh study (n=47) evaluated fat reduction via blinded photographic review and ultrasound/caliper measurements. Primary endpoint (80% correct identification of pre/post treatment) met in both studies (80% and 81% respectively). Secondary endpoints showed statistically significant fat thickness and circumference reduction compared to control. Safety profile demonstrated no adverse events; only mild, transient erythema/edema reported.
Technological Characteristics
Focused ultrasound stimulator; piezoelectric ceramic transducer. System console includes computer and U-Sculpt Power transducer. Parameters: frequency, burst duration, node duration, focal depth, diameter, and length consistent with predicate. Electrical safety per IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-37; EMC per IEC 60601-1-2. Biocompatible patient-contacting components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for non-invasive reduction in abdominal circumference and fat reduction in the flanks and thighs in patients with subcutaneous adipose tissue of at least 1.5 cm and BMI between 22 and 30.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A Focused Ultrasound Stimulator System for Aesthetic Use is a device using focused ultrasound to produce localized, mechanical motion within tissues and cells for the purpose of producing either localized heating for tissue coagulation or for mechanical cellular membrane disruption intended for noninvasive aesthetic use.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is FDA's “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Focused Ultrasound Stimulator System for Aesthetic Use.” See § 878.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - W O66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
May 15, 2017
Syneron Medical Ltd. % Ms. Janice Hogan Hogan Lovells US LLP 1835 Market Street, 29th Floor Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Re: K170370
Trade/Device Name: UltraShape Power System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4590 Regulation Name: Focused Ultrasound Stimulator System for Aesthetic Use Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OHV Dated: April 12, 2017 Received: April 12, 2017
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement on last page
510(k) Number (if known)
K170370
Device Name
UltraShape Power System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The UltraShape Power System delivers focused ultrasound energy that can disrupt subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) for lipolysis (breakdown of fat) to provide a non-invasive approach to achieve a desired aesthetic effect. It is intended for non-invasive reduction in abdominal circumference and fat reduction in the flanks and thighs.
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### 510(k) SUMMARY
### Syneron Medical Ltd.'s UltraShape Power System
### Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared
Ruthie Amir, MD, Global Vice President of Clinical, Requlatory and Education Syneron Medical Ltd. P.O.B. 550 Industrial Zone, Tavor Building Yokneam Illit, 20692 Israel Phone: 972-73-244-2200 Facsimile: 972-73-244-2202
Date Prepared: February 6, 2017
## Name of Device
Syneron UltraShape Power System
## Common or Usual Name
Focused Ultrasound Stimulator System for Aesthetic Use
## Classification
21 CFR 878.4590, Class II, product code OHV
### Predicate Devices
Syneron UltraShape System (K162163, K161952) (Primary Predicate)
Syneron UltraShape Power System (K160896)
# Intended Use / Indications for Use
The UltraShape Power System delivers focused ultrasound energy that can disrupt subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) for lipolysis (breakdown of fat) to provide a non-invasive approach to achieve a desired aesthetic effect. It is intended for non-invasive reduction in abdominal circumference and fat reduction in the flanks and thighs.
# Device Description
The UltraShape Power System is comprised of multiple components, including the control unit and an ultrasonic transducer. The UltraShape Power System selectively targets subcutaneous adipose tissue via focused ultrasound for the purpose of non-invasive aesthetic body contouring. The transducer is an electro-mechanical device that converts an electrical signal into mechanical (acoustical) energy. The operating parameters of the UltraShape Power System achieve selective disruption of adipose tissue without damaging neighboring tissues such as blood vessels, nerves, or muscle.
# Technological Characteristics
The UltraShape Power System has similar technological characteristics as its predicate. Both devices are comprised of the system console, including the computer and a small (U-Sculpt Power)
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transducer. The transducer delivers the focused ultrasound energy beam to the targeted treatment area, and real-time optical and acoustic feedback (optional) on the treatment is provided via the tracking and guidance system. With both the UltraShape Power System and its predicate, the transducer's functionality is based on the piezoelectric effect implemented with the ceramic element.
In addition, the subject UltraShape Power System has the same treatment parameters as the previously cleared UltraShape Power device, including the same frequency, burst duration, node duration, and user interface. The power intensity levels were previously cleared for the UltraShape Power device, and the focal distribution of the energy beams delivered to the treatment area is consistent between the device and its predicate, including the focal depth, diameter, and length.
Therefore, the subject UltraShape Power System has very similar technological characteristics as its predicate.
### Performance Data
The following nonclinical performance testing was previously conducted to support the substantial equivalence of the UltraShape Power to its predicate devices, consistent with FDA's "Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Focused Ultrasound Stimulator System for Aesthetic Use" (2011). In all instances, the UltraShape Power System functioned as intended.
- Beam profile testing demonstrated that the acoustic enerqy is delivered and concentrated in the desired tarqet location, at a focal depth similar to that of the predicate devices.
- Acoustic power testing demonstrated that the acoustic power of the transducer met specifications, is well defined, and presents low variability.
- . In vitro thermal evaluation was conducted and results were passing, demonstrating the absence of thermal coagulation or lesion in tissue.
- Software verification and validation was performed, and demonstrated that the software ● performs as intended.
- Electrical safety (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-37) and electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2) testing was conducted and results were passing.
- Biocompatibility of the patient-contacting components of the device was established.
- In vivo testing in an animal model was performed to evaluate the device treatment mode, ● and results supported the device safety and efficacy profile for the intended use.
In addition, clinical evaluation of the UltraShape System (cleared in K161952) in the intended population was performed in several separate prospective studies, including a single-arm, prospective, self-controlled study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the device for noninvasive lipolysis of the flanks. A total of 48 subjects were enrolled and treated in the study (of which 46 subjects completed the study) at 3 U.S. sites. The study included females (83%) and males (17%) across a range of ages, races, ethnicities, and skin types. The mean age was 45 years and the majority of the subjects were Caucasian. The baseline mean weight was 68±9 kg and mean BMI was 25.28±2.08 kg/m².
Each subject received 3 biweekly treatments on one randomized flank, while the other flank remained un-treated throughout the study. Subject follow up was conducted at 4 weeks, 8 weeks,
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and 16 weeks after the last treatment. The study included visual assessment of the flanks by 2 blinded reviewers as well as fat thickness measurements of the post treatment flanks compared to baseline measurements.
Study results demonstrated that the UltraShape treatment at the flanks was accompanied with no or minimal discomfort, consistent with results observed for the prior UltraShape clearances. Throughout the study, no adverse events were reported, and the anticipated immediate responses after treatment (e.g., mild erythema, mild edema) were consistent with those observed with other similar devices, such as the previously cleared UltraShape systems (K133238, K160896) and Cynosure's SculpSure (K150230). The responses were mild and resolved completely within days without any intervention.
The primary endpoint was met, where 80% of treated versus control flanks and pre versus post treatment photographs were correctly identified by blinded reviewers. In addition, secondary effectiveness endpoints demonstrated that fat thickness reduction on the treated flank was statistically significantly greater compared to the control flank at each follow up as measured by ultrasound. Fat thickness reduction results following UltraShape treatment were greater compared to controls as measured by caliper (reaching statistical significance in absolute fat thickness reduction at 16 week follow up). At 4 week follow up, investigator satisfaction measured 70%, and subsequent results reflected lower satisfaction with increasing time from treatment (53% at 8 weeks follow up, 43% at 16 weeks follow up). In terms of subject satisfaction, at 4, 8, and 16 weeks following end of treatments. 43%, 47%, and 41% subjects were satisfied. The study design and results are further summarized in the table below.
| Study Design | Prospective, single-arm, self-controlled, multicenter clinical study |
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| Sample size | 48 subjects at 3 sites were enrolled and treated in the study |
| Principal<br>Eligibility<br>Criteria | • Fat thickness of at least 1.5 cm in the treated area as measured by<br>calibrated caliper.<br>• BMI interval: $22 ≤ BMI ≤ 30$ (normal to overweight, but not obese).<br>• General good health confirmed by medical history and skin examination of<br>the treated area. |
| Follow up<br>intervals | 3 treatment visits and follow up visits at 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 16 weeks. |
| Endpoints | Primary: Fat reduction in flanks was evaluated by visual assessment of<br>randomized photographs of before (baseline) versus after (16 weeks following<br>last treatment), as well as treated versus control flanks, by 2 blinded<br>reviewers. The primary endpoint was achieved when at least 80% of treated<br>versus control flanks and pre- versus post-treatment photographs were<br>correctly identified.<br><br>Secondary:<br>- Fat thickness reduction on the treated flank compared to the control flank,<br>measured by ultrasound.<br>- Fat thickness reduction on the treated flank compared to the control flank,<br>measured by caliper.<br>- Investigator satisfaction assessment.<br>- Subject satisfaction self-assessment.<br>- Subjects' comfort level assessed immediately after each treatment. |
| Effectiveness<br>Results | Primary: Met endpoint; blinded reviewers identified correctly (by agreement<br>between the blinded reviewers) both the pre-/post-treatment photographs as<br>well as the treated/un-treated flanks in 80% (36 of 45) subjects. |
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| Study Design | Prospective, single-arm, self-controlled, multicenter clinical study |
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| | Secondary:<br>- Fat thickness reduction results following UltraShape treatment were<br>statistically significantly greater compared to controls as measured by<br>ultrasound.<br>- Fat thickness reduction results following UltraShape treatment were greater<br>compared to controls as measured by caliper (reaching statistical significance<br>in absolute fat thickness reduction at 16 week follow up).<br>- Investigators were satisfied with results following UltraShape treatment for<br>70% of the subjects at 4 week follow up, 53% of the subjects at 8 week follow<br>up, and 43% of the subjects at 16 week follow up.<br>- At 4, 8, and 16 weeks following end of treatments, 43%, 47%, and 41% of<br>the subjects were satisfied or very satisfied.<br>- Subjects reported no to minimal pain for each of the three treatments. |
| Safety<br>Results | No adverse events were reported after 141 treatment sessions were<br>conducted.<br>The only immediate responses recorded were mild and resolved completely<br>within days without any intervention. |
In addition, clinical evaluation of the UltraShape System (cleared in K162163) in the intended population for the non-invasive lipolysis of the thighs was also performed in a prospective, singlearm, self-controlled study. A total of 47 subjects (all female) across a range of ages, ethnicities, and skin types were enrolled at 3 U.S. sites. The mean age was 46 years and the majority of the subjects were Caucasian. The mean weight at baseline was 70±10 kg (range 51-103 kg). Each subject received 3 biweekly treatments on one randomized thigh, while the other thigh remained un-treated throughout the study to serve as a control. Subject follow up was conducted at 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 16 weeks after the last treatment.
The study met its primary effectiveness endpoint. where blinded reviewers who were shown randomized pairs of thigh photographs correctly identified both pre- versus post-treatment and treated versus untreated thighs in 81% of cases. Further, even in the Intent-to-Treat population, with worst case imputation where all missing data were treated as failures, 64% of the subjects were successes. UltraShape treated thighs showed statistically significantly greater circumference reduction compared to the control thighs at each follow-up visit. Fat thickness reduction results following UltraShape treatment were statistically significantly greater compared to controls as measured by ultrasound. Investigators were satisfied with results following UltraShape treatment for 77% of the subjects at 4 week follow up, 81% of the subjects at 8 week follow up, and 68% of the subjects at 16 week follow up. At 4, 8 and 16 weeks following end of treatments, 62%, 61% and 68% of the subjects were satisfied or very satisfied. Finally, treatment with the UltraShape System in the thigh area demonstrated a strong positive safety profile, with no adverse events reported after 128 treatment sessions and only mild anticipated treatment responses (e.g., erythema) that resolved without intervention. This is consistent with the results observed for prior UltraShape clearances, including the predicate device.
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The study design and results are further summarized in the table below.
| Study Design | Prospective, single-arm, self-controlled, multicenter clinical study |
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| Sample size | 47 subjects at 3 sites were enrolled in the study |
| Principal<br>Eligibility<br>Criteria | Fat thickness of at least 1.5 cm in the treated area as measured by calibrated caliper. BMI interval: 22 at least 1.5 cm in the treated area as measured). General good health confirmed by medical history and skin examination of the treated area. |
| Follow up<br>Intervals<br>Endpoints | 3 treatment visits and follow up visits at 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 16 weeks.<br>Primary: Circumference and fat reduction in thighs was based on visual assessment of randomized photographs of before (baseline) versus after (16 weeks following last treatment), as well as treated versus untreated thighs by 2 blinded reviewers. The primary endpoint was achieved when at least 80% of treated versus control thighs and pre- versus post-treatment photographs were correctly identified.<br>Secondary:<br>- Circumference reduction on treated thigh compared to control thigh.<br>- Fat thickness reduction on the treated thigh compared to the control thigh, measured by ultrasound.<br>- Fat thickness reduction on the treated thigh compared to the control thigh, measured by caliper.<br>- Investigator satisfaction assessment.<br>- Subject satisfaction self-assessment.<br>- Subjects' comfort level assessed immediately after each treatment. |
| Effectiveness<br>Results | Primary: Met endpoint; blinded reviewers identified correctly (by agreement between the blinded reviewers) both the pre-/post-treatment photographs as well as the treated/un-treated thighs in 81% (30 of 37) subjects.<br>Secondary:<br>- UltraShape treated thighs showed statistically significantly greater circumference reduction compared to the control thighs at each follow up visit.<br>- Fat thickness reduction results following UltraShape treatment were statistically significantly greater compared to controls as measured by ultrasound.<br>- Fat thickness reduction results following UltraShape treatment were greater compared to controls as measured by caliper, although the difference was not statistically significant at all visits.<br>- Investigators were satisfied with results following UltraShape treatment for 77% of the subjects at 4 week follow up, 81% of the subjects at 8 week follow up, and 68% of the subjects at 16 week follow up.<br>- At 4, 8 and 16 weeks following end of treatments, 62%, 61% and 68% of the subjects were satisfied or very satisfied.<br>- Subjects reported no to minimal pain on average for each of the three treatments. |
| Safety<br>Results | No adverse events were reported after 128 treatment sessions were conducted.<br>The only immediate responses recorded were mild and resolved completely within days without any intervention. |
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Therefore, clinical evaluation of the UltraShape design demonstrated its favorable performance and safety profile for lipolysis of the flanks and thighs. Results thus further support substantial equivalence of the device as compared to the predicate.
### Substantial Equivalence
The UltraShape Power has the same intended use and very similar indications for use, technological characteristics, and principles of operation as its predicate devices. The added indications for use in the thighs and flanks are supported by the clinical data. The technological differences between the UltraShape Power and its prior clearance mainly consist of minor improvements to the device to facilitate use and customer preference. Nonclinical and clinical studies of the device have demonstrated that the minor differences do not raise new types of safety or effectiveness questions. Thus, the UltraShape Power is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
### Conclusion
Syneron's UltraShape Power System is a Focused Ultrasound Stimulator System for Aesthetic Use Class II device that has been evaluated in nonclinical testing in accordance with FDA's Special Controls Guidance Document. Testing demonstrated that the device performs as intended. The UltraShape Power device is substantially equivalent to its predicate devices.
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