K182094 · Venus Concept USA, Inc. · PBX · Feb 1, 2019 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K182094
Device Name
Family of Venus RF Systems - Heal
Applicant
Venus Concept USA, Inc.
Product Code
PBX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Feb 1, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Venus Heal device is intended for the treatment of the following medical conditions; using the Large and Small applicators for delivery of non-thermal RF combined with massage and magnetic field pulses: - Relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm. - Temporary improvement of local blood circulation . - Temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite ●
Device Story
Venus Heal system is a smaller, lightweight version of the Venus Legacy CX (K143554). Device consists of a console and two applicators (Large and Small). It delivers non-thermal radiofrequency (RF) energy, pulsed magnetic fields (PMF), and manual tissue massage to the skin. Used in professional healthcare facilities by clinicians. The system triggers tissue changes to provide muscle spasm/pain relief, improve local blood circulation, and reduce cellulite appearance. Clinicians operate the device via an updated LCD color touch screen interface. The device maintains skin surface temperatures between 40-45°C for 10-15 minutes to achieve therapeutic effects. Modifications from the predicate include an ergonomic console design, larger touch screen, removal of suction-assisted massage (retaining manual massage only), and increased maximal RF output power.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies were performed. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing and software verification/validation. Bench testing verified that the device maintains skin surface temperatures of 40-45°C for 10-15 minutes. Biocompatibility was confirmed using materials identical to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
System utilizes RF energy and pulsed magnetic fields (PMF) delivered via electrodes. Features a console with an LCD color touch screen and two applicators (Large/Small). Employs manual tissue massage. Bench testing conducted per IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 60601-2-2, and IEC 60601-1-2. Biocompatibility matches predicate. Software updated to reflect hardware changes.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring relief of minor muscle aches, pain, and muscle spasms; temporary improvement of local blood circulation; and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.
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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February 1, 2019
Venus Concept USA Inc. Yoni Iger VP OA/RA/CA 1880 N Commerce Pkwy, Suite 2 Weston, Florida 33326
Re: K182094
Trade/Device Name: Family of Venus RF Systems - Heal Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PBX Dated: May 16, 2018 Received: August 3, 2018
Dear Yoni Iger:
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/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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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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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K182094
### Device Name Family of Venus RF Systems - Venus Heal
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Venus Heal device is intended for the treatment of the following medical conditions; using the Large and Small applicators for delivery of non-thermal RF combined with massage and magnetic field pulses:
- . Relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm.
- Temporary improvement of local blood circulation .
- Temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite ●
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### Section 7 510(k) Summary
A summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92
#### I. Submitter Information [21 CFR 807.92(a) (1)]
| Owner Name | Venus Concept USA Inc. |
|--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address | 1880 N Commerce Pkwy, Suite 2<br>Weston, Florida, 33326, USA |
| Contact Person | Dr. Yoni Iger<br>VP QA/RA/CA<br>Venus Concept USA Inc.<br>Yoni@venusconcept.com<br>888 - 9070115 |
| Summary Preparation Date | July 25, 2018 |
#### II. Name of device [21 CFR 807.92 (a) (2)]
| Trade or Proprietary Name | Family of Venus RF Systems - Venus Heal | | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Device Name(s) and<br>Regulatory Class | Product Code(s) | Classification Panel | Regulation |
| Electrosurgical cutting and<br>coagulation device and<br>accessories Class II | PBX | General & Plastic<br>Surgery Panel | § 878.4400,<br>Electrosurgical, Cutting &<br>Coagulation & Accessories |
#### III. Predicate Devices [21 CFR 807.92(a) (3)]
| 510(k) # | Trade Name | Product Code |
|----------|-----------------|--------------|
| K143554 | Venus Legacy CX | PBX |
#### IV. Device Description [21 CFR 807.92(a) (4)]
The subject device Venus Heal system is a modification of the legally marketed Venus Legacy CX system cleared under K143554. The proposed system is a smaller and lightweight version of the previously cleared Venus Legacy CX system. The Venus Heal system consists of a console (main unit) and two applicators (Large and Small). The console design change is driven to enhance the ergonomic capabilities of the product family.
The additional changes are summarized below:
Family of Venus RF Systems [Venus Legacy CX (cleared under K143554), Venus Heal (current)]
Premarket Notification, Special 510(k)
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Ergonomics of the user interface: bigger Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) color touch a) screen.
- Tissue manipulation includes manual massage only. c)
- d) Increase of Maximal RF output power.
- Updated software to reflect hardware changes. e)
The Venus Heal RF energy, pulsed magnetic fields (PMF) and tissue manipulation are utilized to trigger changes in the tissue which result in muscle spasm relief and pain relief, along with local blood circulation improvement.
Temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite is similarly achieved by combination of these three main mechanisms: RF and Pulse Magnetic Field (PMF) delivery as well as tissue manipulation,
Consistent with the previous clearance, the system is intended to be used in professional healthcare facilities (prescription use) just as the predicate, and its major components are still the main console unit, and individual modules/hand pieces.
#### V. Intended use of device and Indications for Use [21 CFR 807.92(a) (5)]
## Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Venus Heal device is intended for the treatment of the following medical conditions; using the Large and Small applicators for delivery of non-thermal RF combined with massage and magnetic field pulses:
- Relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm
- 트 Temporary improvement of local blood circulation
- . Temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite
### VI. Summary of technological characteristics of the device compared to the predicate[21 CFR 807.92(a)(6)]
The technological principles underlying the subject device and its prior legally marketed iteration (K143554) are the same.
Operation of the modified system involves the delivery of RF energy and PMF through electrodes, similar to the previously cleared device. Energy source types are the same. The technological differences in the subject device as compared to the prior iteration is the slight alteration of the tissue manipulation mechanism and increase of optional maximal RF output. The previously cleared device, the Legacy CX, utilizes a tissue manipulation mechanism which emphasize lead mechanism of massage, assisted by suction. In the subject device this was reduced to massaging technique alone.
The new RF output levels along with PMF delivery are commonly used in the Family of Venus RF Systems, as well as in other previously cleared systems for the same indications for use.
Premarket Notification, Special 510(k)
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## K182094
The differences above does not raise new questions of safety or efficacy, as the operation of the device and technological parameters are similar to those of the predicate. Also the summary of the bench testing results verify the performance lack of modification.
#### VII. Performance Testing [21 CFR 807.92(b)(1)]
IEC 60601-1, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-1: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance.
IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1-6 General Requirements for basic safety and essential performance.
IEC 60601-2-2 Medical Electrical Equipment – Part 2-2: Particular Requirements For The Basic Safety and Essential Performance Of High Frequency Surgery Equipment and High Frequency Surgical Accessories.
IEC 60601-1-2 Medical Electrical Equipment- Part1-2 General Requirements for basic safety and essential performance-Collateral Standard Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements and Tests.
A bench test was performed to verify that RF output power elevation has not changed the temperature stability and raising time to endpoint on skin surface.
The bench test intended to demonstrate the ability of the Venus Heal device to reach and maintain a desired range of temperatures on the surface of the treated human skin during treatment time.
Treatment procedure included the temperature ramp up stage, and the maintenance stage in which the temperature was kept at desired temperature range (per user manual). Results of that bench test demonstrate the capability of the device to maintain the skin temperature of 40-45℃ for 10-15 minutes, hence the device meets the labeling specifications per the different anatomies.
In addition software verification and validation testing has been performed, and biocompatibility was confirmed using the same product material as in the predicate device.
In all instances, device functioned as intended and the results observed were as expected.
#### VIII. Clinical Data [21 CFR 807.92(b) (2)]
Based on the similarities in the safety and effectiveness profiles of the subject and the predicate, no clinical studies were deemed needed to support this submission.
#### IX. Conclusions Safety and Effectiveness SE [21 CFR 807.92(b) (3)]
The Venus Heal system is as safe and effective as its predicate device, the Legacy CX, cleared under K143554. The modified system has the same intended use and indications,
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### K182094
similar technological characteristics, and similar principle of operation as its predicate device. The above discussed slight modifications do not alter the intended use of the device and does not affect its safety and effectiveness when used as labeled. Thus, the Venus Heal system is substantially equivalent to its predicate.
Premarket Notification, Special 510(k)
Family of Venus RF Systems [Venus Legacy CX (cleared under K143554), Venus Heal (current)]
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