K180872 · VIOL Co., Ltd. · GEI · Oct 11, 2018 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K180872
Device Name
SCARLET SRF
Applicant
VIOL Co., Ltd.
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Oct 11, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The SCARLET SRF is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.
Device Story
SCARLET SRF is a radiofrequency (RF) electrosurgical system consisting of a main unit, handpiece with consumable tip, and footswitch. The device generates bipolar RF energy delivered to target tissue via penetrating needle electrodes in the consumable tip. The tip is held at right angles to the skin; RF energy creates an electro-thermal reaction for tissue coagulation and hemostasis. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals. The device is substantially equivalent to the INFINI Radiofrequency System (K121481).
Clinical Evidence
Preclinical animal study conducted on three Yucatan Mini-pigs to evaluate safety and effectiveness for dermal treatment and hemostasis. Histopathology and dermal Draize scores were monitored over 22 days. Results showed transient erythema resolving by day 3, with expected minimal necrosis and subsequent dermal fibrosis. Bench testing included sterilization validation (ISO 11135-1), shelf-life (ASTM F1980-07), biocompatibility (ISO 10993), and electrical safety/EMC (IEC 60601 series).
Technological Characteristics
Bipolar RF electrosurgical system. Consumable tips feature gold-plated surgical stainless steel needle electrodes. Depth range 0.5-3.5 mm. Spot size 10x10 mm. EO gas sterilization. Connectivity via footswitch/finger switch. Software is firmware-based. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-2, and EN 60601-1-2 standards.
Indications for Use
Indicated for dermatologic and general surgical procedures requiring electrocoagulation and hemostasis. Prescription use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.
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#### October 11, 2018
VIOl Co., Ltd. % Mina Joo Assistant Manager BT Solutions, Inc. 91-14 Seolleung-ro #402 Gangnam-gu Seoul, Korea 06150
Re: K180872
Trade/Device Name: SCARLET SRF Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: September 11, 2018 Received: September 13, 2018
Dear Mina Joo:
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 mav, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K180872
Device Name SCARLET SRF
Indications for Use (Describe)
The SCARLET SRF is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|
| <div> <span> <span style="text-decoration: overline;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <span>☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</span> |
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# 5. 510(k) Summary
# 1. General Information
| Applicant/Submitter: | VIOL Co., Ltd. |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | C-808, 809, Bundang Technopark C,<br>744, Pangyo-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si,<br>Gyeonggi-do (13510), South Korea |
| | Tel) +82-31-8017-7893<br>Fax) +82-31-8016-7894 |
| Contact Person: | Mina Joo, BT Solutions, Inc. |
| Address: | 91-14 Seolleung-ro, #402<br>Gangnam-gu Seoul, 06150<br>Republic of Korea<br>Tel) +82.2.538.9140<br>Email) smanager@btsolutions.co.kr |
| Preparation Date: | September-5-2018 |
## 2. Device Name and Code
| Device Trade Name: | SCARLET SRF |
|----------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Radiofrequency System |
| Classification Name: | Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories |
| Product Code: | GEI |
| Regulation Number: | 878.4400 |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Review Panel: | General & Plastic Surgery |
# 3. Predicate Devices
Scarlet SRF is substantially equivalent to the following devices
| | Table 5.1 Predicate devices | |
|--|-----------------------------|--|
|--|-----------------------------|--|
| Applicant | Device Name | 510(k) Number |
|----------------------|------------------------------|---------------|
| Lutronic Corporation | INFINI Radiofrequency System | K121481 |
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### Scarlet SRF 510(k) Summary
Table 5.2 Reference devices *
| Applicant | Device Name | 510(k) Number |
|-------------------------|------------------------|---------------|
| Sung Hwan E&B Co., Ltd. | VIVACE Electrosurgical | K150409 |
*This reference device is referred, of which similarity of having smaller number of non-insulated needles when compare to the same predicate device.
#### 4. Device Description
SCARLET SRF is basically an identical device with the 510(k)-cleared device CELFIRM™ (K172023).
The SCARLET SRF includes a system main device, a hand-piece equipped with a tip, and a footswitch. The RF signal is generated from the main device which is then delivered to the handpiece and then to consumable tip. The RF signal is delivered to the target tissue using penetrating needle electrodes in the tip. The tip is placed in light contact with the epidermis while the handpiece is being held at right angles to the target tissue. As the RF signal passes through the skin, it generates an electro thermal reaction which is capable of coagulating the tissue. Using the consumable tip, SCARLET SRF creates heat within the target skin tissue via needle electrodes from the consumable tip.
#### 5. Indications / Intended Use
The SCARLET SRF is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.
#### 6. Technical Characteristics in Comparison to Predicate Devices
| | Predicate Device | Proposed Device |
|-----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(K) Number | K121481 | N/A |
| Manufacturer | Lutronic Corporation | VIOL Co., Ltd. |
| Device Name | INFINI Radiofrequency System | SCARLET SRF |
| Clearance Date: | Jun 25,2013 | N/A |
| Classification /<br>Regulation | Class II/21 CFR 878.4400<br>Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation<br>& Accessories | Class II/21 CFR 878.4400<br>Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation<br>& Accessories |
| Product Code | GEI | GEI |
| Intended Use/<br>Indications for<br>Use | The INFINI Radiofrequency System is<br>intended for use in dermatologic and<br>general surgical procedures for<br>electrocoagulation and hemostasis, and<br>the percutaneous treatment of facial<br>wrinkles. | The SCARLET SRF is intended for use<br>in dermatologic and general surgical<br>procedures for electrocoagulation and<br>hemostasis. |
| Intended for | Prescription Use | Prescription Use |
| RF Output Type | BiPolar | BiPolar |
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#### Scarlet SRF 510(k) Summary
| Electrode<br>exposure<br>(Depth) | | |
|----------------------------------|----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| Output Control | Foot switch | Foot / Finger switch |
| Electrode<br>Material | Gold plated (Surgical stainless steel) | Gold plated (Surgical stainless steel) |
| No. of usage | Single use | Single use |
| Sterilization | EO gas sterilization | EO gas sterilization |
| Spot size | $10 \times 10$ (mm) | $10 \times 10$ (mm) |
| | 0.5-3.5 mm (Unit: 0.1) | 0.5-3.5 mm (Unit: 0.25) |
## 7. Performance Data
SCALRET SRF is basically an identical device with the 510(k)-cleared device CELFIRM™.
Sterilization Validation, Shelf life Validation, Biocompatibility, Software Validation, EMC & Electrical Safety Test, Max Output Energy, and Animal Test were conducted on the subject device.
#### Sterilization Validation Test
To verify the sterility assurance level (10-6) for EtO sterilization and biological indicator (BI) overkill method was used in accordance to ISO 11135-1, ISO 10993-1, ISO 10993-7, ISO 11138-1, ISO 11138-2, ISO 11737-1, ISO 11737-2, AAMI TIR 15, and ISO 13485:2012.
#### Shelf life Validation Test
The tests to validate the shelf life of the device through the proposed shelf life were conducted using the accelerated aging method in accordance to ASTM F1980-07 (2011) Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices. The referenced standards for the testing are ISO 11607-1, ISO 11607-2, ISO 11737-2, ASTM F1929, ASTM F 88, and USPNF.
#### Biocompatibility Test
The patient contacting component of the subject device is the Consumable Tip and the biocompatibility tests were in accordance with ISO 10993-5. ISO 10993-7. ISO 10993-10, ISO 10993-11, and USP 39 <151>.
#### Software Validation Test
The level of concern of the software (firmware) of the SCARLET SRF is moderate and the software validation tests were performed.
## EMC & Electrical Safety Test
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#### Scarlet SRF
#### 510(k) Summary
The subject device has been evaluated for electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety testing per applicable standards of IEC 60601-1:2005, IEC 6061-1-6:2010, IEC 60601-2-2:2009, EN 60601-1-2:2007, EN 6100-3-2:2006, and EN 6100-3-3:2008, and all results were passing.
#### Max Output Energy
The test on Max Output Energy per Electrode was performed on the subject device to evaluate the max energy per electrode. The test results were compared and evaluated with the standard values of maximum output energy per Electrode of the device. The test results met the pre-set criteria and validated the device performance specifications for max energy.
#### Preclinical Test
The study was designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the subject device as a radiofrequency(RF) heating device to treat dermal conditions and hemostasis. Three (3) Yucatan Mini-pigs were used in this study. Animal 2162 was euthanized 3 h after treatment on Day 1;
Animal 2163 was euthanized on Day 4; and Animals 2164 was euthanized on Day 22. The various treatment sites were then harvested and stored in a 10% NBF prior to histopathology evaluation. During the in-life stage, mortality, clinical observations and body weights were monitored and recorded. In addition, dermal Draize scores were recorded within 3-4 h of treatment, and on Days 3, 5, 13, and 22 in surviving animals.
Treatment with the subject device resulted in transient very slight to well-defined erythema noted within 3-4 h of treatment but fully resolved by the next Draize evaluation on Day 3. In addition, minimal to mild necrosis was noted in animals euthanized on Days 1 and 5 with the animal euthanized on Day 22 showing dermal fibrosis at the treatment sites. There were no other application-related findings.
Test results including histology data demonstrated that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in the market for its intended use.
#### 8. Substantial Equivalence
The intended use of the SCARLET SRF is within the scope of the predicate device. SCARLET SRF, from both a design and clinical perspective, uses similar or identical technology as the cited predicate device and has the same intended uses. Based upon the predicted overall performance characteristics for the SCARLET SRF, VIOL Co., Ltd., believes that no significant differences exist in usage of its underlying technological principles between SCARLET SRF and the cited predicate device.
#### 9. Conclusions
Based on the information provided in this premarket notification. VIOL Co., Ltd. concludes that the SCARLET SRF is substantially equivalent to the predicate device as described herein.
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