K170738 · Inmode MD , Ltd. · GEX · Aug 7, 2017 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K170738
Device Name
InMode Diolaze XL
Applicant
Inmode MD , Ltd.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Aug 7, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The InMode Diolaze XL System is intended for hair removal and permanent hair reduction defined as stable, long-term reduction in hair counts at 6,9 or 12 months following a treatment regime.
Device Story
InMode Diolaze XL is a diode laser system for hair removal and permanent hair reduction. Device delivers 810nm optical energy to skin via handpiece with integrated sapphire cooling block; requires water-based gel for optical contact. System comprises AC/DC power supply, diode driver, water cooling, controller, and touch screen interface. Operator (clinician) adjusts light fluence (5-40 J/cm²) and pulse duration (5-200 ms) via interface; foot switch activates energy delivery. Integrated cooling enhances patient comfort and safety. Device used in clinical settings. Output is optical energy; clinical benefit is stable, long-term reduction in hair counts.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing and performance evaluation against recognized consensus standards (AAMI ANSI ES 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-22, IEC 60825-1).
Technological Characteristics
Diode laser system; 810nm wavelength; 5-40 J/cm² fluence; 5-200 ms pulse width; 11mm x 27.5mm spot size. Features integrated sapphire block with water-based cooling (7℃ or 12℃). Console includes AC/DC power supply, diode driver, and touch screen interface. Complies with IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-2-22, and 60825-1 standards. Standalone unit.
Indications for Use
Indicated for hair removal and permanent hair reduction in subjects seeking hair removal.
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
August 7, 2017
InMode MD Ltd. % Amit Goren Regulatory Manager A. Stein- Regulatory Affairs Consulting Ltd. 20 Hata'as Str. Suite 102 Kfar Saba. 44425 Israel
Re: K170738 Trade/Device Name: InMode Diolaze XL 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: July 4, 2017 Received: July 10, 2017
Dear Amit Goren:
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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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act
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Jennifer R. Stevenson -S3
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) K170738
Device Name InMode Diolaze XL
Indications for Use (Describe)
The InMode Diolaze XL System is intended for hair removal and permanent hair reduction defined as stable, long-term reduction in hair counts at 6,9 or 12 months following a treatment regime.
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 INMODE DIOLAZE XL DEVICE
# 510(k) Number K170738
### Applicant Name:
| Company Name: | InMode MD Ltd. |
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| Address: | Tabor Building, Shaar Yokneam<br>Yokneam 2069200<br>Israel |
| Tel: | +972-4-9097470 |
| Fax: | +972-4-9097471 |
| E-mail: | amit@asteinrac.com |
#### Contact Person:
| Official Correspondent: Amit Goren |
|------------------------------------|
|------------------------------------|
| Company Name: | A. Stein - Regulatory Affairs Consulting Ltd. |
|----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | 20 Hata'as Str., Suite 102<br>Kfar Saba 4442500<br>Israel |
| Tel: | +972-9-7670002 |
| Fax: | +972-9-7668534 |
| E-mail: | amit@asteinrac.com |
| Date Prepared: | July 04, 2017 |
| Trade Name: | InMode Diolaze XL Device |
| Classification Name: | CFR Classification section 878.4810; (Product code GEX) |
| Classification: | Class II Medical Device |
### Predicate Device:
The InMode Diolaze XL device is substantially equivalent to the following predicate devices.
| Manufacturer | Device | 510(k) No. |
|--------------|------------------------|------------|
| Lumenis Ltd. | Lightsheer Desire (ET) | K151947 |
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#### Device Description:
The InMode Diolaze XL device is designed to deliver optical energy to the skin via a pre-cooled sapphire block. The good optical contact between the sapphire block and skin is achieved by using water based gel. The device provides individual adjustment of light fluence and pulse duration to achieve maximum efficiency and safety for each patient. The hand piece has integrated skin cooling to enhance safety and comfort of the treatment.
The InMode Diolaze XL device consists of an AC/DC power supply unit, a diode driver, water cooling system, controller and a touch screen user interface. The 810nm diode laser hand piece is connected to the console via a cable and a foot switch activates the energy delivery to the hand piece comprises the InMode Diolaze XL with 20 diode laser bars stacked vertically. The diode is enclosed to the sapphire light guide. The diode laser produces up to 3000W peak optical power.
Following are the InMode Diolaze XL device specifications:
Laser Output Parameters:
| Wavelength | 810 nm |
|-----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| Fluence | 5-40 J/cm² |
| Pulse width (duration) | 5-200 ms (pulse type : Short/Long) |
| Light guide cooling | Strong: 7℃, Normal: 12℃ |
| Spot size | 11mm x27.5 mm |
| Dimensions: | 46cm W x 46cm D x 100cm H (18.2'' W x 18.2'' D x 40'' H) |
| Weight: | 32 Kg (70.548 lbs) |
| Main Line Frequency<br>(nominal): | 50-60 Hz |
| Input Voltage (nominal): | 100-240 VAC |
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#### Intended Use/Indication for Use:
The InMode Diolaze XL System is intended for hair removal and permanent hair reduction defined as the stable, long-term reduction in hair counts at 6. 9, or 12 months following a treatment regime.
#### Performance Standards:
The InMode Diolaze XL Device has been tested and complies with the following voluntary recognized standards:
- AAMI ANSI: ES 60601-1:2005/(R)2012 and A1:2012. C1:2009/(R)2012 . and A2:2010/(R)2012 (Consolidated Text) Medical electrical equipment -Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, MOD)
- IEC 60601-1-2:2007-03(Modified), Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1-● 2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance -Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests
- . IEC 60601-2-22 Edition 3.1 2012-10, Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment
- . IEC 60825-1: Edition 2.0 2007-03, Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements [Including: Technical Corrigendum 1 (2008), Interpretation Sheet 1 (2007), Interpretation Sheet 2 (2007)].
#### Non-Clinical Performance Data:
The InMode Diolaze XL device laser output parameters were evaluated as part of the test performance evaluation conducted in adherence with the FDA recognized consensus standards 60601-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-2-22 and 60825. The results of these performance tests demonstrated that the InMode Diolaze XL device operates in accordance with the device design requirements and performs within the range of laser specifications as to that of the predicate device and therefore, is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
#### Pre-Clinical Performance Data:
Not Applicable
#### Clinical Performance Data:
Not Applicable
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#### Substantial Equivalence:
The following table presents a comparison between the subject device and its predicate device:
| Technological<br>Characteristic | InMode Diolaze XL<br>InMode MD Ltd. | LightSheer<br>Desire, ET (Lumenis<br>Ltd.)<br>K151947 |
|---------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Product Code, Class | GEX,<br>Class II | GEX,<br>Class II |
| Indications for Use | Hair removal and<br>permanent hair<br>reduction defined as the<br>stable, long-term<br>reduction in hair counts<br>at 6, 9, or 12 months<br>following a treatment<br>regime. | Hair removal and<br>permanent hair reduction<br>defined as the stable, long-<br>term reduction in hair<br>regrowing when measured<br>at 6, 9, or 12 months after<br>the completion of<br>treatment regime. |
| Target Population | Subjects seeking hair<br>removal | Subjects seeking hair<br>removal |
| Wavelength | 808 nm | 805 nm, ET (two<br>handpiece options are<br>available 790-830) |
| Fluence | 5-40 J/cm² | 10-100 J/cm² |
| Pulse duration | 5-200 msec | 5-400 msec |
| Cooling<br>temperature | Skin sapphire cooling | Chilled sapphire tip water-<br>cooled |
The indications for use of the InMode Diolaze XL device are substantially equivalent to the indications for use of predicate device and are identical to the indications for use of the InMode Diolaze device (cleared as 510 (k) 142952). The design and components in the InMode Diolaze XL device, including the console (with power supply, software, cooling system and touch screen user interface), the water-cooled hand piece connected to the console via a cable and the foot switch are identical to the design and components found in the InMode Diolaze device (cleared as 510 (k) 142952) and very similar to those of the predicate device. The performance specifications (including wavelength, fluence, pulse width, pulse repetition rate, spot size and cooling) in the InMode Diolaze XL device are very similar to those at the predicate device. The safety features in the InMode Diolaze XL device are substantially equivalent to the safety features found in the predicate device. Consequently, the InMode Diolaze XL device is substantially equivalent to the Lightsheer Desire (ET) predicate device, cleared in 510(k) K151947, and therefore, may be legally marketed in the USA.
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## Conclusions:
Based on the performance testing and comparison to predicate device, the InMode Diolaze XL device is as safe and effective as the predicate device and consequently is substantially equivalent to the predicate device and can be sold in the US market.
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