K173359 · Ami, Inc. · GEX · Jul 5, 2018 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K173359
Device Name
Fractional CO2 Surgical Laser System
Applicant
Ami, Inc.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jul 5, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The BIOXEL CO2 Surgical Laser System is indicated for use, in the non-fractionated mode, for Incision, Excision, Ablation, Vaporization, and Coagulation of Human Body Soft Tissues. The system is intended for use in Dermatology, Plastic and General Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Podiatry. The BIOXEL CO2 Surgical Laser System is indicated for use, in the fractionated mode, for Ablative Skin Resurfacing, Wrinkle, Fine line, Rhylides, and Furrows in Dermatology.
Device Story
BIOXEL CO2 Surgical Laser System is a powered laser surgical instrument. It consists of a main body with a touch LCD monitor, an articulated arm, a hand-piece, a foot switch, and a power cable. The device delivers 10,600nm CO2 laser energy to soft tissues. In non-fractionated mode, it performs incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, and coagulation. In fractionated mode, it performs ablative skin resurfacing and treats wrinkles, fine lines, rhytides, and furrows. The system is operated by a clinician in clinical settings. The operator uses the touch screen and monitor to configure parameters and initiates laser output via the foot switch. The device is intended for use in dermatology, plastic and general surgery, neurosurgery, and podiatry.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance data includes software verification and validation, electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility testing per IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-22, and IEC 60825-1, and biocompatibility testing of patient-contacting components per ISO 10993-5.
Technological Characteristics
CO2 laser system; 10,600nm wavelength; 40W max power; articulated arm delivery; touch LCD interface; foot switch activation. Electrical safety per IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-22, IEC 60825-1. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-5.
Indications for Use
Indicated for soft tissue incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, and coagulation in dermatology, plastic/general surgery, neurosurgery, and podiatry (non-fractionated mode). Indicated for ablative skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, fine lines, rhytides, and furrows in dermatology (fractionated mode).
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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BraunSolutions % Mr. Alexander Henderson Official Correspondent 970 South Dawson Way Unit 14 Aurora, Colorado 80012-3827
Re: K173359
Trade/Device Name: BIOXEL Fractional CO2 Surgical Laser System 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, ONG Dated: June 1, 2018 Received: June 5, 2018
Dear Mr. Henderson:
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 Actinclude 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.
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) K173359
Device Name BIOXEL CO2 Surgical Laser System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The BIOXEL CO2 Surgical Laser System is indicated for use, in the non-fractionated mode, for Incision, Excision, Ablation, Vaporization, and Coagulation of Human Body Soft Tissues. The system is intended for use in Dermatology, Plastic and General Surgery, Neurosurgery, and Podiatry.
The BIOXEL CO2 Surgical Laser System is indicated for use, in the fractionated mode, for Ablative Skin Resurfacing, Wrinkle, Fine line, Rhylides, and Furrows in Dermatology.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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RM. 1412, SJ TECHNO VILLE, 278, BEOTKKOT-RO, GEUMCHEON-GU, SEOUL, KOREA
TEL : 82-2-3281-9091 FAX : 82-2-3281-8011 E-MAIL : amimed@amimed.co.kr
# EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
#### 1. Name of Device
Trade/Device Name: BIOXEL Fractional CO2 Surgical Laser System Regulation Number: 21CFR 878.4810 Regulation Name: Powered Laser Surgical Instrument Regulation Description: Laser Surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and dermatology. Device Class: II Product Code: GEX
#### 2. Predicate Devices
K111831 MX-7000 MICROXEL, Dae Shin Enterprises K180036 SMAXEL, IDS, Ltd.
### 3. Prior Submissions Statement
There were no prior submissions for the BIOXEL Fractional CO2 Surgical Laser System.
### 4. Device Description
The BIOXEL CO2 Surgical Laser System is used in Dermatology, Plastic and General Surgery, Neurosurgery and Podiatry.
This equipment consists of main body, Articulated Arm, hand-piece, protective goggles, foot switch and power cable. In a main body, there are a monitor displaying all information needed by an operator at a glance and a touch LCD screen, which facilitates operation of this equipment at user's convenience. The laser output is initiated with the foot switch.
#### 5. Indications for Use
The BIOXEL CO2 Surgical Laser System is indicated for use, in the non-fractional mode, for Incision, Excision, Ablation, Vaporization, and Coagulation of Human Body Soft Tissues. The system is intended for use in Dermatology, Plastic and General Surgery, Neurosurgery and Podiatry.
The BIOXEL CO2 Surgical Laser System is indicated for use, in the fractional mode, for Ablative Skin Resurfacing, Wrinkle, Fine line, Rhylides, and Furrows in Dermatology.
#### 6. Comparison Chart to Predicate Devices
| Characteristics | BIOXEL (AMI, Inc.)<br>Subject Device | SMAXEL (IDS, Ltd.)<br>K180036 | MICROXEL (Dae Shin)<br>K111831 |
|--------------------------|--------------------------------------|------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
| Laser Wavelength | 10,600nm | 10,600nm | 10,600nm |
| Laser Type | CO2 | CO2 | CO2 |
| Maximum Power | 40W | 40W | 40W |
| Laser Transfer<br>Method | Articulated Arm with hand<br>piece | Articulated Arm with<br>hand piece | Articulated Arm with<br>hand piece |
| Dimensions(mm) | 440 x 480 x 1,830 | 420 x 410 x 920 | 420 x 410 x 1,120 |
| Weight | 50 kgs | 50 kgs | 45 kgs |
| Energy | 1-30 mJ | 5-30 mJ | 4-30 mJ |
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### RM. 1412, SJ TECHNO VILLE, 278, BEOTKKOT-RO, GEUMCHEON-GU, SEOUL, KOREA
TEL : 82-2-3281-9091 FAX : 82-2-3281-8011 E-MAIL : amimed@amimed.co.kr
| Density | 1-23 Level | 1-23 Level | 1-23 Level |
|------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Scan Size | 20 x 20 mm | 20 x 20 mm | 5 x 15 mm |
| Scan Shape | Square, Hexagonal,<br>Triangular, Circular | Square, Hexagonal,<br>Triangular, Circular | Square, Circle |
| Mode | Fractional Mode<br>General (CW, Normal Pulse,<br>Super Pulse, Ultra Pulse) | General, Fractional, Non-<br>Factional, Low Power<br>Fractional | Fractional Mode<br>Normal Mode(CW, Super<br>Dream Pulse, Ultra<br>Dream Pulse) |
| Off Time | 0.2 ~ 2.5 sec, Single | 0.5 ~ 2.5 sec, Single | 0.5 ~ 1.5 sec, Single |
#### 8. Summary of Performance Testing
The BIOXEL performs as intended based on performance data provided in the submission.
Software: Verification and validation testing of the software confirm that the software version is appropriate for release.
Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility: The BIOXEL has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety per the applicable recognized consensus standards (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-22 and IEC 60825-1).
Biocompatibility: Biocompatibility of the patient contacting components of the device has been established per ISO 10993-5.
#### 9. Conclusion
The BIOXEL CO2 Surgical Laser System was found to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
The BIOXEL CO2 Surgical Laser System shares the same or similar indications for use, similar design features, and functional features with, and thus is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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