K181480 · Strata Skin Sciences, Inc. · GEX · Aug 1, 2018 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K181480
Device Name
MMD Tip
Applicant
Strata Skin Sciences, Inc.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Aug 1, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Multi-Micro Dose (MMD) Tip accessory is indicated for use in conjunction with the XTRAC laser system to filter the NB-UVB light at delivery in order to calculate and individualize the maximum non-blistering dose for a particular patient.
Device Story
MMD Tip is a disposable accessory for XTRAC Excimer Laser System; attaches to existing hand-piece. Device features four integrated filters (5mm x 5mm) within laser aperture; reduces laser output to provide four distinct dose levels (94%, 60%, 45%, 30%) in single application. Used in clinical settings by healthcare providers to determine patient-specific Optimal Therapeutic Dose (OTD) without trial-and-error MED mode. Output allows visual assessment of skin reaction to varying UVB intensities; enables calculation of maximum non-blistering dose. Benefits include streamlined dose determination, reduced procedure time, and personalized treatment settings.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evaluated tip dose accuracy, uniformity, transmission, shelf life, and shipping. Biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-1 included cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation/intracutaneous reactivity, acute systemic toxicity, and material-mediated pyrogenicity. All results met pre-defined acceptance criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Accessory tip for XTRAC laser; utilizes four square filters (5mm x 5mm) to attenuate NB-UVB light. Materials are biocompatible (surface contact, limited duration). Single-patient use, disposable. Connects to existing XTRAC hand-piece. No electronic components; passive optical filtration.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and leukoderma via targeted UVB light application.
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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August 1, 2018
Strata Skin Sciences, Inc. % Paul Dryden Consultant Strata Skin Sciences, Inc. % ProMedic, LLC 131 Bay Point Dr. NE St. Petersburg, Florida 33704
Re: K181480
Trade/Device Name: MMD Tip 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: June 2, 2018 Received: June 5, 2018
Dear Paul Dryden:
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. 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/ofdocs/ofpmn.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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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)
K181480
Device Name
# MMD Tip
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Multi-Micro Dose (MMD) Tip accessory is indicated for use in conjunction with the XTRAC laser system to filter the NB-UVB light at delivery in order to calculate the maximum non-blistering dose for a particular patient.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
XX Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### 510(k) Summary 5
We have prepared the 510(k) Summary according 21 CFR 807.92. This regulation has a broad definition of acceptability. We have reviewed other similar Summaries and included the applicable information and details.
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| Date prepared: | June 2, 2018 |
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| Strata Skin Sciences, Inc.<br>100 Lakeside Drive, Suite 100<br>Horsham, PA 19044 | Tel - 215-619-3200 |
| Official Contact: | Shmuel Gov – VP & General Manager |
| Proprietary or Trade Name: | MMD Tip |
| Common/Usual Name: | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in<br>Dermatology |
| Classification Code/Name: | GEX - Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in<br>dermatology<br>21CFR 878.4810, Class 2 |
| Device: | Multi-Micro Dose “MMD” Tip |
| Predicate Device: | K073659 - Strata Skin Sciences - XTRAC |
### Device Description:
The XTRAC Ultra 2 Excimer Laser System, Model AL 10000 utilizes a hand-piece which contains tips and the subject device attaches in the same manner.
The subject device is the Multi-Micro Dose ("MMD") Tip.
The Multi-Micro Dose ("MMD") tip provides another method, separate of the MED mode, for determining the Optimal Therapeutic Dose ("OTD") for each patient. The OTD is the power setting on the XTRAC Phototherapy system customized for each patient that enables the user to provide patient specific treatment doses. As an alternative to the trial and error method of the MED mode, using the MMD Tip can often determine the optimal XTRAC power setting with a single test application.
The MMD Tip filters and reduces the laser output, providing four different dose levels in a single application. The reaction of the target area to the different dose levels assists in determining the patient specific Optimal Therapeutic Dose ("OTD").
The MMD Tip design places four (5mm x 5mm) square filters in the laser aperture. A drawing of the MMD Tip is shown below in comparison to the existing Standard Tip.
#### Indications for Use:
The Multi-Micro Dose (MMD) Tip accessory is indicated for use in conjunction with the XTRAC laser system to filter the NB-UVB light at delivery in order to calculate and individualize the maximum nonblistering dose for a particular patient.
We note that the XTRAC system has the following indications:
The XTRAC Excimer Laser Phototherapy System is indicated for use in the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis and leukoderma by the application of targeted UVB light.
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Patient Population: Patients undergoing treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis and leukoderma by the application of targeted UVB light.
Environment of Use: Anywhere a patient may undergo a treatment with the XTRAC system.
Substantial Equivalence Discussion: Table 1 below compares the key features of the proposed device with the predicate.
| Feature | Predicate<br>K073659<br>XTRAC system | Subject Device<br>MMD Tip for use with XTRAC system |
|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for Use | The XTRAC Excimer Laser<br>Phototherapy System (Model AL10000) is indicated for use in the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis and leukoderma by the application of targeted UVB ultraviolet light. | The XTRAC Excimer Laser Phototherapy System (Model AL10000) is indicated for use in the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis and leukoderma by the application of targeted UVB ultraviolet light.<br><br>The Multi-Micro Dose (MMD) Tip accessory is indicated for use in conjunction with the XTRAC laser system to filter the NB-UVB light at delivery in order to calculate and individualize the maximum non-blistering dose for a particular patient. |
| Classification | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology<br>21CFR 878.4810<br>Product Code: GEX | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology<br>An Accessory to this device<br>21CFR 878.4810<br>Product Code: GEX |
| Patient Population | Patients needing treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis and leukoderma by the application of targeted UVB ultraviolet light | Patients needing treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis and leukoderma by the application of targeted UVB ultraviolet light |
| Environment of use | Clinical settings | Clinical settings |
| Single Use | Equipment is reusable<br>Tips are reusable | Tips are Single patient use, disposable |
| Sterile | No | No |
| Mechanism of action | Tip directs the UVB light to the target area.<br>Dose – 100% | MMD Tip provides four micro-dose outputs<br>Dose - 94%, 60%, 45% and 30% |
| Biocompatibility | Surface Contact<br>Skin and Breached<br>Limited duration (<24 hours) | Surface Contact<br>Skin and Breached<br>Limited duration (<24 hours) |
| Testing | | Cytotoxicity<br>Sensitization<br>Irritation or Intracutaneous Reactivity<br>Acute Systemic Toxicity<br>Material Mediated Pyrogenicity |
| Bench testing | | Tip Dose Accuracy and Uniformity<br>Tip Transmission Verification<br>Tip Shelf Life<br>Tip Shipping |
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### Indications for Use / Patient Population / Environment of Use:
As in comparison of Indications For Use above, the indications for the proposed MMD Tip is as an accessory to the predicate K073659 XTRAC system with its standard tips.
Discussion: There are no differences in proposed indications for use related to this accessory tip. It allows different dose levels to be delivered at one time for evaluation as to the dose which is non-blistering.
This difference does not raise different questions of risk or safety concerns compared to the predicate.
# Prescriptive:
The devices are prescription devices. Discussion: There are no differences.
### Design and Technology:
The MMD Tip design is constructed of similar materials and components as the predicate tip. It connects to the XTRAC hand-piece in the same manner as the standard Tips of the XTRAC system. Discussion: There are no differences in design, technology, or principle of operation which would raise different safety or effectiveness concerns compared to the predicate.
### Performance and Specifications:
We performed testing to support the filtration performance of the MMD Tip when used with the predicate XTRAC system. The performance was within pre-defined acceptance criteria. Discussion: There are no differences in the performance which would raise different safety or effectiveness concerns compared to the predicate.
### Performance Testing:
### Nonclinical / Bench:
We have performed bench tests and found that the MMD Tip when used with the XTRAC System met all requirements specifications and can be found to be equivalent in comparison to the predicate. Testing included
- Tip Dose Accuracy and Uniformity
- Tip Transmission ●
- Tip Shelf Life ●
- Tip Shipping .
In all cases the subject device met its performance criteria.
#### Biocompatibility:
We assessed the patient contact type and performed the applicable ISO 10993-1 tests which included:
- Cytotoxicity ●
- Sensitization
- Irritation or Intracutaneous Reactivity .
- . Acute Systemic Toxicity
- Material Mediated Pyrogenicity ●
The test results supported the materials as non-cytotoxic, non-irritants, and non-toxic.
#### Discussion of Differences
The only difference is that the subject MMD Tip has 4 filters and allows the user to deliver difference doses in one procedure vs. multiple doses.
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This difference does not raise different safety or effectiveness concerns.
# Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
Based upon the performance testing and comparison to the legally marketed predicate device for indications for use, technology, and performance we have demonstrated that the MMD Tip when used with the XTRAC system, K073659, is substantially equivalent in safety and effectiveness to the predicate device.
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