K172181 · El Global Trade, Ltd. · OHT · Oct 13, 2017 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K172181
Device Name
micro IPL
Applicant
El Global Trade, Ltd.
Product Code
OHT · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Oct 13, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The micro IPL is an over the counter device intended for the removal of unwanted body and/ or facial hair in adults. The micro IPL is also intended for permanent reduction in unwanted hair reduction is defined as a long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of treatment regimen.
Device Story
Handheld IPL device for home-use hair removal; utilizes selective photothermolysis to disable hair growth. Input: user-selected treatment area; device uses integrated skin proximity and skin pigmentation sensors to detect skin tone and contact. Operation: if sensors confirm appropriate skin tone and full skin contact, device triggers light pulse (475-1200nm; max 5 J/cm2). Output: pulsed light energy delivered to skin. User operates device independently; output affects hair follicle growth cycle. Benefits: long-term, stable reduction in hair regrowth.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical performance data reported. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including electrical safety (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60601-2-57), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), photobiological safety (IEC 62471), and software validation (IEC 62304).
Technological Characteristics
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) hair removal device. Wavelength: 475-1200nm. Max fluence: 5 J/cm2. Components: handheld applicator, external power supply, lamp, skin proximity sensor, skin pigmentation sensor. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1:2009. Software validation per IEC 62304. Risk management per ISO 14971.
Indications for Use
Indicated for removal of unwanted body and facial hair in adults. Intended for permanent hair reduction.
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 13, 2017
EL Global Trade Ltd Dr. Yael Liebes RA/QA Manager 8 Tzoran St., P.O. Box 8242 Netanya, Israel 4250608
Re: K172181 Trade/Device Name: micro PL 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: OHT, ONF Dated: July 16, 2017 Received: July 19, 2017
Dear Dr. Liebes:
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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Sincerely yours,
# 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)
K172181
Device Name micro IPL
Indications for Use (Describe)
The micro IPL is an over the counter device intended for the removal of unwanted body and/ or facial hair in adults. The micro IPL is also intended for permanent reduction in unwanted hair reduction is defined as a long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of treatment regimen.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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| EL Global Trade Ltd | Tzoran 8th St, P.O.Box 8242, Netanya 4250608, Israel<br>Tel: +972-9-7889069 Fax: +972-9-7734831 | |
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| Micro IPL device – 510K submission | RD-19024 A0 | |
# SECTION 05
## MICRO IPL DEVICE
## AN OVER-THE-COUNTER HOME USE DEVICE INTENDED FOR HAIR REDUCTION BASED ON INTENSE PULSED LIGHT (IPL)
## 510(K) SUMMARY
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EL Global Trade Ltd
Tzoran 8th St, P.O.Box 8242, Netanya 4250608, Israel Tel: +972-9-7889069 Fax: +972-9-7734831
Micro IPL device – 510K submission
RD-19024 A0
## 510(K) SUMMARY FOR EL GLOBAL TRADE LTD.'S MICRO IPL
DATE PREPARED: JULY 16™, 2017
#### 1. 510(K) OWNER NAME
EL Global Trade Ltd. Tzoran 8th st, P.O.Box 8242, Netanya 4250608, Israel. Phone: +972-9-7889067, Fax: +972-9-7734831.
Contact person name: Dr. Yael Liebes-Peer, RA/QA Manager Phone: +972-9-7889067, Fax: +972-9-7734831, E mail: yael@sensica.com
#### 2. DEVICE NAME
Common/Usual Name: Light based hair removal devices
Proprietary/Trade name: micro IPL
Classification: EL Global Trade Ltd.'s micro IPL device has been classified as Class II device under the following classification names:
| Classification Name | Product<br>Code | Regulation<br>Number | Panel |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|----------------------|--------------------------------|
| Light Based Over-The-<br>Counter Hair Removal<br>and<br>Powered Light Based<br>Non-Laser Surgical<br>Instrument With Thermal<br>Effect | OHT<br>and<br>ONF | 878.4810 | General and Plastic<br>Surgery |
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Micro IPL device – 510K submission
#### 3. PREDICATE DEVICES
EL Global Trade Ltd.'s micro IPL device is substantially equivalent to the following Predicate Devices:
3.1 EL Global Trade Ltd.'s sensiLight Mini device,
cleared under 510(k) numbers: K161089 at July 8, 2016 and K140527 at July 31, 2014.
3.2 Stetic Medical Aesthetics Development (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.'s Duo model: IPL-HH380-IT,
cleared under 510(k) number K161565 at September 1, 2016.
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION 4.
The micro IPL device is pulsed light hair removal device. Light-based hair removal is based on the theory of selective photothermolysis in which optical energy is used to disable hair growth. The micro IPL device is composed of a hand held applicator and an external power supply. The spot size (treatment area) in the micro IPL device is 3 cm .
The device contains a lamp, a skin proximity sensor and a skin pigmentation sensor to detect appropriate skin tones. If the micro IPL is not properly applied (in full contact with the skin) or user skin tone is too dark/tanned. the micro IPL will not trigger a pulse.
Body contact materials were evaluated for biocompatibility with accordance to FDA's Memorandum – #G95 1, May 1, 1995 and ISO 10993-1:2009.
#### ട. INTENDED USE
The micro IPL is an over the counter device intended for removal of unwanted body and/or facial hair in adults. The micro IPL is also intended for permanent reduction in unwanted hair. Permanent hair reduction is defined as a long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of treatment regimen.
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EL Global Trade Ltd
Micro IPL device – 510K submission
RD-19024 A0
#### TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE 6.
The micro IPL device relies on the same technology as both predicate devices: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). The safety and efficacy of IPL treatment for hair reduction are governed by the following parameters:
- . Wavelength of the emitted light (spectrum): Defines the interaction with specific chromophores (the part of the molecule responsible for its color) such as melanin, hemoglobin and water. The micro IPL device and the predicate devices utilize the same spectrum (475 - 1200nm for both micro IPL and sensiLight mini predicate device and 480-1200nm for the Duo predicate device).
- . Fluence/flux - defines the energy per area (e.g. joules per cm2) for the treatment. The micro IPL device and the predicate devices deliver exactly the same maximum energy (5 joules/cm-).
- . Pulse duration - Provides for an efficient heating of the target molecule but not its surroundings. The micro IPL device and the predicate device sensiLight mini utilize exactly the same pulse and similar to the Duo predicate device.
#### 7. PERFORMANCE DATA (BENCH)
EL Global Trade Ltd's micro IPL has been successfully tested through bench and safety tests to support the determination of substantial equivalence with predicate devices.
The micro IPL device has been tested and complies with the following voluntary recognized standards:
- 1. IEC 60601-1:2012/EN 60601-1:2013 (Ed. 3.1). Medical electric equipment-Part 1 General requirements for Basic safety and essential performance.
- 2. IEC 60601-1-11:2015 (Ed. 2). Medical electric equipment-Part 1: Collateral requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment.
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### Micro IPL device – 510K submission
- 3. IEC 60601-2-57:2011 (Ed. 1). Medical electrical equipment-Part 2: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of non-laser light source equipment intended for therapeutic, diagnostic, monitoring and cosmetics/aesthetic use.
- 4. FCC part 15, Subpart B, Class B.
- 5. IEC 60601-1-2:2014 (Ed. 4) Medical electrical equipment Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements and tests.
- 6. IEC 62471:2006 (Ed. 1). Photo-biological safety of lamps and lamp systems.
- 7. Software Validation was conducted according to IEC 62304:2006 Medical device software - Software life cycle processes, and; FDA Guidance for the Content of Pre-Market Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices, dated May 11, 2005.
- 8. ISO 10993-1:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process and with FDA's Memorandum – #G95 1, May 1, 1995, Use of International Standard ISO-10993, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing" (Blue Book Memo G95-1).
- 9. ISO/IEC 14971:2007 (BS EN ISO 14971:2012) Medical devices Application of risk management to medical devices.
Tests results are supporting all labeling claims in order to establish substantial equivalency.
#### CLINICAL PERFORMANCE DATA 8.
No new clinical performance data is reported in this submission.
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## Micro IPL device – 510K submission
RD-19024 A0
#### 9. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
EL Global Trade Ltd.'s micro IPL is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices selected in terms of indication for use, technology, performances, place of use, patient population and nature of body contact.
The Substantial equivalence decision was received based on the following comparison with the predicate devices:
The design and components in the micro IPL, including the hand held applicator (with lamp, microcontroller, fan, skin color sensor, skin proximity sensor, indicator LEDs and operational button/s) are similar to the design and components found in the predicate devices (K161089, K140527 and K161565). The performance specifications (including light energy power, wavelength and pulse duration) are identical or similar. The safety features found in the devices are the same, including the skin color sensor, skin proximity sensor, etc. These safety features in the micro IPL device are substantially equivalent to the safety features found in the predicate devices. Any minor differences in the technological characteristics do not raise new safety or effectiveness concerns. Furthermore, the new micro IPL device underwent performance testing, including software validation testing and electrical and mechanical safety testing according to IEC 60601-1 and electromagnetic compatibility testing according to IEC 60601-1-2.
#### 10. CONCLUSIONS
The evaluation of our device performances and comparison to predicate devices demonstrate that it is as safe and as effective as the predicate devices.
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