K180224 · Elemenic Co., Ltd. · GEX · Mar 15, 2018 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K180224
Device Name
ELEMENT-TL
Applicant
Elemenic Co., Ltd.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Mar 15, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
532nm The ELEMENT-TL is indicated for coagulation and hemostasis of vascular and cutaneous lesions in dermatology including, but not limited to, the following general categories: vascular lessons angiomas (port wine), telangiectasia (facial or extremities telangiectasias.venous anomalies, leg veins); benien pigmented lesions (nevi, lentigines, chloasma, cafk-au-lait, tattoos (red and green ink); verrucae; skin tags; keratoses; plaques; cutaneouslesion treatment (hemostasis, color lightening, blanching, flattening, reduction of lesion size). 755 nm The ELEMENT-TL is indicated for stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction which is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime. It is used for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I- VI) including tanned skin. It is also indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and wrinkles. 1064nm The ELEMENT-TL is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venus lake, leg veins, spider veins and poikiloderma of civatte; and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as warts, scars, striae and psoriasis. The laser is also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), safe au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratoses, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue/black tattoos) and plaques. The laser is also indicated for the treatment of wrinkles such as, but not limited to, periocular and perioral wrinkles. Additionally, the laser is indicated for the removal of unwanted hair, for the stable long term, or permanent hair reduction which is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime targeting of melanin in hair follicles, and for the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
Device Story
ELEMENT-TL is a medical laser system for dermatology; utilizes 532nm, 755nm, and 1064nm wavelengths. System comprises main body and handpiece; controlled by microprocessor interfaced with LCD touch screen. Physician operates device; activates laser via handpiece switch. Laser energy targets melanin in hair follicles or vascular/pigmented lesions to achieve coagulation, hemostasis, or hair reduction. Device provides clinical benefit through lesion treatment and permanent hair reduction. Differences from predicate include housing, button locations, and UI; these do not impact safety or performance.
Long Pulse Nd:YAG laser system; wavelengths 532nm, 755nm, 1064nm. Energy source: Nd:YAG, Alexandrite, KTP. Cooling: Cold air. Microprocessor-controlled with LCD touch screen interface. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 62366-1, IEC 60601-2-22, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60825-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for coagulation/hemostasis of vascular/cutaneous lesions, benign pigmented lesions, hair reduction (all skin types I-VI), and wrinkle treatment in dermatology patients.
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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March 15, 2018
ELEMENIC Co., Ltd. % Priscilla Chung Regulatory Affairs Consultant LK Consulting Group USA, Inc. 690 Roosevelt Irvine, California 92620
Re: K180224
Trade/Device Name: ELEMENT-TL 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: January 19, 2018 Received: January 26, 2018
Dear Priscilla Chung:
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 misl eading.
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> Sincerely, Jennifer R. Stevenson -S 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) K180224
Device Name
ELEMENT-TL
## Indications for Use (Describe)
## 532mm
The ELEMENT-TL is indicated for coagulation and hemostasis of vascular and cutaneous lesions in dermatology including, but not limited to, the following general categories: vascular lessons angiomas (port wine), telangiectasia (facial or extremities telangiectasias.venous anomalies, leg veins); benien pigmented lesions (nevi, lentigines, chloasma, cafk-au-lait, tattoos (red and green ink); verrucae; skin tags; keratoses; plaques; cutaneouslesion treatment (hemostasis, color lightening, blanching, flattening, reduction of lesion size).
755 nm
The ELEMENT-TL is indicated for stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction which is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime. It is used for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I- VI) including tanned skin. It is also indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and wrinkles.
## 1064nm
The ELEMENT-TL is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venus lake, leg veins, spider veins and poikiloderma of civatte; and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as warts, scars, striae and psoriasis. The laser is also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), safe au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratoses, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue/black tattoos) and plaques.
The laser is also indicated for the treatment of wrinkles such as, but not limited to, periocular and perioral wrinkles. Additionally, the laser is indicated for the removal of unwanted hair, for the stable long term, or permanent hair reduction which is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime targeting of melanin in hair follicles, and for the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
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> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(k)-safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92.
Date: ____March 13, 2018____
#### 1. Applicant / Submitter:
ELEMENIC Co., Ltd. 3rd, 34 , Gyeongin-ro 3beon-gil, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 14731 Republic of Korea
Tel : +82-32-613-5007 Fax : +82-32-613-5009
#### 2. Submission Correspondent:
Priscilla Chung LK Consulting Group USA, Inc. 690 Roosevelt Irvine CA 92620 Fax: 714-409-3357 Phone: 714-202-5789 Email: juhee.c@lkconsultinggroup.com
#### 3. Device:
| Proprietary Name: | ELEMENT-TL |
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| Common Name: | Medical Laser System |
| Classification Name: | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and<br>plastic surgery and in dermatology |
| Classification: | Class II, 21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Classification Product Code: | GEX |
#### 4. Predicate Device:
ORION by YERIM ENGINEERING Co., Ltd. (K161503)
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#### 5. Device Description:
The subject device is composed of the main body and a handpiece which is an irradiation device and as an accessory part, protective goggles for protection of the worker.
This equipment is controlled by a micro-processor interfaced to a LCD touch screen control panel. The computer controls start and stop of the treatment. When the key switch of the system is turned clockwise, the main power will be inputted, which will be conveyed to the hand piece through the control board.
Meanwhile, the control board connected to the touch screen is connected to the lamp of the handpiece and controls the same, and controls the whole system through the data connected to the touch screen control panel. When the switch of the hand piece is pressed, the lamp will laser.
#### 6. Indications for Use:
## 532nm
The ELEMENT-TL is indicated for coagulation and hemostasis of vascular and cutaneous lesions in dermatology including, but not limited to, the following general categories: vascular lesions[angiomas, hemangiomas (port wine), telangiectasia (facial or extremities telangiectasias, venous anomalies, leg veins)]; benign pigmented lesions (nevi, lentigines, chloasma, cafk-au-lait, tattoos (red and green ink): verrucae: skin tags: keratoses: plaques: cutaneouslesion treatment (hemostasis, color lightening, flattening, reduction of lesion size).
## 755 nm
The ELEMENT-TL is indicated for stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction which is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime. It is used for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I- VI) including tanned skin. It is also indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and wrinkles.
## 1064nm
The ELEMENT-TL is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venus lake, leg veins, spider veins and poikiloderma of civatte: and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as warts, scars, striae and psoriasis. The laser is also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as,but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafe au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratoses, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue/black tattoos) and plaques. The laser is also indicated for the treatment of wrinkles such as, but not limited to, periocular and perioral wrinkles. Additionally, the laser is indicated for the removal of unwanted hair, for the stable long term, or permanent hair reduction which is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles, and for the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
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#### Performance Data(Non-Clinical): 7.
The following properties were tested based on the referenced standards. All the test results support substantial equivalence to the predicate devices.
- . IEC 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment - part 1: general requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- IEC 60601-1-6 Medical electrical equipment part 1-6: general requirements for basic safety . and essential performance - collateral standard: usability.
- IEC 62366-1 Medical devices part 1: application of usability engineering to medical devices. .
- . IEC 60601-2-22 Medical electrical equipment - part 2-22: particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment. (Radiology)
- . IEC 60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment - part 1-2: general requirements for basic safety and essential performance - collateral standard: electromagnetic compatibility - requirements and tests. (General II (ES/EMC))
- . 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)]. (Radiology)
#### 8. Substantial Equivalence
The ELEMENIC-TL is substantially equivalent to the ORION by YERIM ENGINEERING Co., Ltd. (K161503).
The following comparison table is presented to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
| | Subject Device | Primary Predicate Device | |
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| Device name | ELEMENT-TL | ORION | |
| Manufacturer | ELEMENIC Co., Ltd. | YERIM ENGINEERING<br>Co., Ltd. | |
| 510(k) number | K180224 | K161503 | |
| Technology | Long Pulse Nd:YAG | Long Pulse Nd:YAG | |
| Power (CW Laser) | AC220 - 240 V/16A | AC220 - 240 V/16A | |
| Energy<br>(pulse and<br>super pulse) | 1064nm | 100J | 100J |
| | 755nm | 50J | 50J |
| | 532nm | 10J | 10J |
| If pulsed, how is this done | Long pulse | Long pulse | |
| Frequency of<br>pulse | 1064 nm | 1Hz | 1Hz |
| | 755nm | 3Hz | 3Hz |
| | 532nm | 2Hz | 2Hz |
| | 1064 nm | 0.1~300ms | 0.1~300ms |
| Pulse train duration | 755nm | 0.1~300ms | 0.1~300ms |
| | 532nm | 0.1~300ms | 0.1~300ms |
| Spot size at target | | 2~20mm | 2~20mm |
| Wavelength | | 1064 nm,<br>755nm,<br>532nm | 1064 nm,<br>755nm,<br>532nm |
| Aiming beam | | 650nm | 650 nm |
| Energy source | | Nd:YAG,<br>Alexandrite,<br>KTP | Nd:YAG,<br>Alexandrite,<br>KTP |
| Cooling method | | Cold air | Cold air |
| Indications for Use | 532nm<br>The ELEMENT-TL is indicated<br>for coagulation and hemostasis<br>of vascular and cutaneous<br>lesions in dermatology<br>including, but not limited to, the<br>following general categories:<br>vascular lesions[angiomas,<br>hemangiomas (port wine),<br>telangiectasia (facial or<br>extremities<br>telangiectasias, venous<br>anomalies, leg veins)]; benign<br>pigmented lesions (nevi,<br>lentigines, chloasma, cafk-au-<br>lait, tattoos (red and green ink);<br>verrucae; skin tags; keratoses;<br>plaques; cutaneouslesion<br>treatment (hemostasis, color<br>lightening, blanching, flattening,<br>reduction of lesion size).<br>755 nm<br>The ELEMENT-TL is indicated<br>for stable long-term, or<br>permanent hair reduction which<br>is defined as the long-term,<br>stable reduction in the number<br>of hairs regrowing when<br>measured at 6, 9, and 12 months<br>after the completion of a<br>treatment regime. It is used for<br>all skin types (Fitzpatrick I- VI)<br>including tanned skin It is also | 532nm<br>The ORION is indicated for<br>coagulation and hemostasis of<br>vascular and cutaneous lesions<br>in dermatology including, but<br>not limited to, the following<br>general categories: vascular<br>lesions[angiomas,<br>hemangiomas (port wine),<br>telangiectasia (facial or<br>extremities<br>telangiectasias,venous<br>anomalies, leg veins)]; benign<br>pigmented lesions (nevi,<br>lentigines, chloasma, cafk-au-<br>lait, tattoos (red and green<br>ink); verrucae; skin tags;<br>keratoses; plaques;<br>cutaneouslesion treatment<br>(hemostasis, color lightening,<br>blanching, flattening,<br>reduction of lesion size).<br>755 nm<br>The ORION is indicated for<br>stable long-term, or permanent<br>hair reduction which is<br>defined as the long-term,<br>stable reduction in the number<br>of hairs regrowing when<br>measured at 6, 9, and 12<br>months after the completion of<br>a treatment regime. It is used<br>for all skin types (Fitzpatrick<br>I- VI) including tanned skin. It | |
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| vascular lesions, benign<br>pigmented lesions, and wrinkles. | is also indicated for the<br>treatment of vascular lesions,<br>benign pigmented lesions, and<br>wrinkles. |
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| 1064nm<br>The ELEMENT-TL is intended<br>for the coagulation and<br>hemostasis of benign vascular<br>lesions such as, but not limited<br>to, port wine stains,<br>hemangiomas, warts,<br>telangiectasia, rosacea, venus<br>lake, leg veins, spider veins and<br>poikiloderma of civatte; and<br>treatment of benign cutaneous<br>lesions such as warts, scars,<br>striae and psoriasis. The laser is<br>also intended for the treatment<br>of benign pigmented lesions<br>such as, but not limited to,<br>lentigos (age spots), solar<br>lentigos (sun spots), cafe au lait<br>macules, seborrheic keratoses,<br>nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin<br>tags, keratoses, tattoos<br>(significant reduction in the<br>intensity of black and/or<br>blue/black tattoos) and plaques.<br>The laser is also indicated for<br>the treatment of wrinkles such<br>as, but not limited to, periocular<br>and perioral wrinkles.<br>Additionally, the laser is<br>indicated for the removal of<br>unwanted hair, for the stable<br>long term, or permanent hair<br>reduction which is defined as the<br>long-term, stable reduction in<br>the number of hairs regrowing<br>when measured at 6, 9, and 12<br>months after the completion of a<br>treatment regime through<br>selective targeting of melanin in<br>hair follicles, and for the<br>treatment of pseudofolliculitis<br>barbae (PFB). | 1064nm<br>The ORION is intended for<br>the coagulation and<br>hemostasis of benign vascular<br>lesions such as, but not limited<br>to, port wine stains,<br>hemangiomas, warts,<br>telangiectasia, rosacea, venus<br>lake, leg veins, spider veins<br>and poikiloderma of civatte;<br>and treatment of benign<br>cutaneous lesions such as<br>warts, scars, striae and<br>psoriasis. The laser is also<br>intended for the treatment of<br>benign pigmented lesions such<br>as,but not limited to, lentigos<br>(age spots), solar lentigos (sun<br>spots), cafe au lait macules,<br>seborrheic keratoses, nevi,<br>chloasma, verrucae, skin tags,<br>keratoses, tattoos (significant<br>reduction in the intensity of<br>black and/or blue/black<br>tattoos) and plaques.<br>The laser is also indicated for<br>the treatment of wrinkles such<br>as, but not limited to,<br>periocular and perioral<br>wrinkles. Additionally, the<br>laser is indicated for the<br>removal of unwanted hair, for<br>the stable long term, or<br>permanent hair reduction<br>which is defined as the long-<br>term, stable reduction in the<br>number of hairs regrowing<br>when measured at 6, 9, and 12<br>months after the completion of<br>a treatment regime through<br>selective targeting of melanin<br>in hair follicles, and for the<br>treatment of pseudofolliculitis<br>barbae (PFB). |
In reference to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 CFR Part 807 and the information provided on the device comparison table and performance test results, the ELEMENIC Co., Ltd.
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believes that the ELEMENIC-TL is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, ORION (K161503, YERIM ENGINEERING Co., Ltd.).
ELEMENT-TL has the same intended use, performance specifications, and similar operational characteristics as the predicate devices.
The differences might be in device housing, button locations, and display UI, however, these differences do not raise an issue in safety and performance. And the performance data supports that the device is substantially as safe and effective as the predicate devices for its intended use. Therefore, ELEMENT-TL may be found substantially equivalent to its predicate devices.
#### Conclusion: 9.
Based on the testing results, ELEMENIC Co., Ltd. concludes that the ELEMENIC-TL is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.