K171702 · Clarteis · FTC · Oct 13, 2017 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K171702
Device Name
Exciplex308nm
Applicant
Clarteis
Product Code
FTC · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Oct 13, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4630
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Exciplex308nm is intended to be used for the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and leukoderma.
Device Story
Exciplex308nm is a compact handheld excimer device emitting narrow-band 308nm UVB light. Used by clinicians to treat dermatological conditions; device delivers light via 5x5cm² output window at 100mW/cm² irradiance. Operator applies output window directly to affected skin areas, utilizing treatment tips or silicone masks to shield surrounding healthy tissue. Treatment involves series of light 'shots' across affected area. Device provides targeted phototherapy, potentially benefiting patients by managing skin lesions and pigment disorders through controlled UV exposure.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence established via bench testing, including software verification (IEC 62304), electromagnetic compatibility/electrical safety (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-57), and performance/usability testing (IEC 62471, IEC 62366-1, IEC 60601-1-6).
Technological Characteristics
Handheld excimer lamp; 308nm narrow-band UVB output; 5x5cm² window; 100mW/cm² irradiance. Compliance with IEC 60601-1 (electrical safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 60601-2-57 (light source safety), and IEC 62471 (photobiological safety). Includes silicone masks/tips for skin shielding.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and leukoderma in patients requiring phototherapy.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultraviolet lamp for dermatologic disorders is a device (including a fixture) intended to provide ultraviolet radiation of the body to photoactivate a drug in the treatment of a dermatologic disorder if the labeling of the drug intended for use with the device bears adequate directions for the device's use with that drug.
Predicate Devices
Model 308 Dermatological Excimer System / Quantel Medical, Inc. (K073066)
GME ExSys 308 / GME German Medical Engineering GmbH (K150752)
VTRAC Excimer Lamp System / PhotoMedex, Inc. (K051428)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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October 13, 2017 Clarteis % Allison Komiyama, Ph.D., RAC AcKnowledge Regulatory Strategies, LLC 2834 Hawthorn St. San Diego, California 92104
Re: K171702
Trade/Device Name: Exciplex308nm Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4630 Regulation Name: Ultraviolet lamp for dermatologic disorders Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FTC, GEX Dated: September 18, 2017 Received: September 19, 2017
Dear Dr. Komiyama:
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, 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,
# 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) K171702
Device Name Exciplex308nm
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Exciplex308nm is intended to be used for the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and leukoderma.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Clarteis
# 510(k) Summary K171702
#### DATE PREPARED
October 13, 2017
#### MANUFACTURER AND 510(k) OWNER
Clarteis, SAS WTC2, 120 route des macarons, 60 560 Valbonne, France Telephone: Official Contact: Laurent Meilhac, Ph.D., CEO
#### REPRESENTATIVE/CONSULTANT
Allison C. Komiyama, Ph.D., R.A.C. Lucie Dalet, Ph.D. AcKnowledge Regulatory Strategies, LLC Telephone: +1 (619) 208-7888 Email: akomiyama@acknowledge-rs.com
# PROPRIETARY NAME OF SUBJECT DEVICE
Exciplex308nm
#### COMMON NAME
Light, Ultraviolet, Dermatological
#### DEVICE CLASSIFICATION
Ultraviolet lamp for dermatologic disorders (21 CFR 878.4630, FTC, Class II)
#### PREMARKET REVIEW
ODE/DSD/General Surgery Devices Branch One (GSDB1) General & Plastic Surgery
#### INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Exciplex3080mm is intended to be used for the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and leukoderma.
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Exciplex 308m" is a compact handheld excimer device that emits a narrow-band UVB light at 308nm. This ultraviolet wavelength of light is known to be beneficial in the treatment of various dermatological conditions such as psoriasis and vitiligo. The UVB light is homogeneously
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delivered through a 5x5cm² output window at an irradiance of 100mW/cm². Treatments are performed by applying the output window over the affected area with the help of treatment tips or silicone masks to shield the surrounding healthy skin. A treatment might consist of a series of light "shots" where the device is used multiple times along the affected area.
## PREDICATE DEVICE IDENTIFICATION
The Exciplex3080mm is substantially equivalent to the following predicates:
| 510(k) Number | Predicate Device Name / Manufacturer | Primary Predicate |
|---------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| K073066 | Model 308 Dermatological Excimer System / Quantel<br>Medical, Inc. | ✓ |
| K150752 | GME ExSys 308 / GME German Medical Engineering GmbH | |
| K051428 | VTRAC Excimer Lamp System / PhotoMedex, Inc. | |
## SUMMARY OF NON-CLINICAL TESTING
No FDA performance standards have been established for the Exciplex 38000. The following tests were performed to demonstrate safety based on current industry standards:
Software Verification: The software development and testing was executed in compliance to IEC 60601-1, IEC 62304 and ISO 14971.
Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety: The subject device was tested in compliance to IEC 60601-1, IEC60601-1-2 and IEC 60601-2-57.
Performance and usability testing: The subject device was tested in compliance to IEC 62471, IEC 62366-1 and IEC 60601-1-6.
The results of these tests indicate that the Exciplex3080™ is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
#### EQUIVALENCE TO PREDICATE DEVICES
Clarteis believes that the Exciplex 388m : is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices based on the information summarized here:
The subject device has a similar design and dimensions, and uses similar materials as the device cleared in K073066. The subject device has the same intended use and similar technological characteristics (light source, wavelength, treatment area size, fluence range) to the devices cleared in K073066, K150752, and K051428. Any differences in technological characteristics do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness and performance data demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicates.
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## CONCLUSION
Based on the testing performed, including irradiance uniformity, ability of the masks and tips to block UV light, classification of the UV lamp, and software and hardware verification testing, it can be concluded that the subject device does not raise new issues of safety or effectiveness compared to the predicate devices. The similar indications for use, technological characteristics, and performance characteristics for the proposed Exciplex380m" are assessed to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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