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# New Era (K182604)

_Step UP Skin Laser, LLC · GEX · Nov 14, 2018 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_

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## Device Facts

- **Applicant:** Step UP Skin Laser, LLC
- **Product Code:** [GEX](/productcode/GEX.md)
- **Decision Date:** Nov 14, 2018
- **Decision:** SESE
- **Submission Type:** Traditional
- **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.4810
- **Device Class:** Class 2
- **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery
- **Attributes:** Therapeutic

## Indications for Use

The New Era is intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin type I-VI), including tanned skin. Permanent hair reduction 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.

## Device Story

New Era is a diode laser surgical instrument for hair removal/reduction. Device consists of a main unit and a handpiece; operator uses a foot switch to activate laser emission. System provides 36 working modes (6 for men, 6 for women, each with 3 sub-modes) based on preset parameter combinations; all parameters are adjustable. Device uses sapphire and stainless steel in the handpiece tip for patient contact. Intended for clinical use. Benefits include long-term, stable reduction in hair regrowth.

## Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on bench testing, including electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, laser safety, and biocompatibility (cytotoxicity, irritation, and sensitization).

## Technological Characteristics

Diode laser (808 nm); Class IV laser. Handpiece contact materials: sapphire and stainless steel. Dimensions: 59x59x146 cm; Weight: 45kg. Power: AC 110V/50-60Hz. Standards: IEC 60601-1 (safety), IEC 60601-2-22 (laser equipment), IEC 60825-1 (laser safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity), ISO 10993-10 (irritation/hypersensitivity).

## Regulatory 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.

## Predicate Devices

- Diode Laser Therapy Machine Model FG2000D ([K161692](/device/K161692.md))

## Submission Summary (Full Text)

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November 14, 2018

Step Up Skin Laser, LLC % Irving Wiesen Official Correspondent Law Offices of Irving L. Wiesen, P.C. 420 Lexington Avenue Suite 2400 New York, New York 10170

Re: K182604

Trade/Device Name: New Era 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: September 20, 2018 Received: September 21, 2018

Dear Irving Wiesen:

We have reviewed vour 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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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal

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Sincerely.

Digitally signed by Neil R.P. Neil R.P. Ogden Date: 2018.11.14 Ogden 16:24:31 -05'00'

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)

K182604

Device Name New Era Laser

Indications for Use (Describe)

The New Era Laser is intended for hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin type I-VI), including tanned skin.

Permanent hair reduction 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.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)

X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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### Tab #7 510(k) Summary

This 510(k) Summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of SMDA 1990 and Title 21, CFR Section 807.92.

The assigned 510(k) Number:

1. Date of Preparation

September 6, 2018

2. Sponsor

Step Up Skin Laser LLC 433 5th Ave, 6th floor , New York, NY 10016

Contact person: Michelle Hokama President michellehokama911@gmail.com cell number :347-642-2982 company: 646-577-3333 , 646-882-8479

Establishment Registration Number: Not yet registered

3. Submission Correspondent

Irving L. Wiesen, Esq. Law Offices of Irving L. Wiesen, P.C. 420 Lexington Avenue - Suite 2400 New York, New York 10170 Tel. 212-381-8774 Fax 646-536-3185 Email: iwiesen@wiesenlaw.com Website: www.wiesenlaw.com

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#### 4. Identification of Proposed Device

Trade Name: New Era

Common Name: Powered Laser Surgical Instrument

Regulatory Information: Classification Name: Powered Laser Surgical Instrument

Classification: II; Product Code: GEX; Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810; Review Panel: General & Plastic Surgery

Intended Use:

The New Era is intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin type I-VI), including tanned skin.

Permanent hair reduction 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.

#### 5. Device Description

The proposed device, New Era, is a surgical device, which is intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin type I-VI);

There is one model, FG 2000.

Table 1 Specifications

| Model         | FG 2000-D       |
|---------------|-----------------|
| Size          | 59*59*146 cm    |
| Weight        | 45kg            |
| Handpiece     | Refer to Fig 16 |
| Cooler Number | 1               |

The main components of proposed device shown as following: Table 2 Main Components of Proposed Device

| Components | Function Description                    | Applic |
|------------|-----------------------------------------|--------|
| Handpiece  | Deliver the laser to area to be treated | FG 2   |

d Model(s) 000

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| Emergency<br>Switch | Stop the system in case of emergency situation  | FG 2000 |
|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Key Switch          | Start the system                                | FG 2000 |
| Connector           | Connection of the device with the handpiece     | FG 2000 |
| Indicator Lamp      | Indicate current working state of the appliance | FG 2000 |
| Foot Switch         | Activate the laser emission                     | FG 2000 |

The proposed system provides 36 working modes, which are six modes for men and six modes for women, the men or women mode includes Parameter one, two, three, four, five and six mode respectively for different preset parameter combination, and each particular parameter preset mode includes three submode as mode 1, mode 2 and mode 3.

The difference for each mode is only the default parameter, but all parameters for each mode can be adjustable in the parameter range.

The treatment can be applied on different Fitzpatrick skin type, including I (White), II (White with pigment), III (Yellow), IV (Yellow with pigment), V (Brown) and VI (Black);

6. Identification of Predicate Device

Predicate K161692 Diode Laser Therapy Machine Model FG2000D

Beijing ADSS Development Co., Ltd.

7. Non-Clinical Test Conclusion

The proposed device, New Era, Model FG2000, is identical in all respects to the predicate device.

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It is made by the same manufacturer, utilizing the same controls, components, and processes of the predicate device.

Non clinical tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications as was Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:

IEC 60601-1:2012 Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance;

IEC 60601-2-2:2007, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 2-22: Particular Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance Of Surgical, Cosmetic, Therapeutic And Diagnostic Laser Equipment;

IEC 60825-1: 2007, Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements.

IEC 60601-1-2:2007, Medical electrical equipment- Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance- Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility-Requirements and tests.

ISO 10993-5:2009, Biological Evaluation of Medical Device, Part 5-Tests for Vitro cytotoxicity

ISO 10993-10:2002/Amd. 1: 2006, Biological Evaluation of Medical Device, Part 10-Test for irritation and delay-type hypersensitivity AMENDMENT 1

Performance Testing for Spot Size Accuracy and Energy Output Accuracy.

Clinical Test Conclusion 8.

No clinical study is included in this submission.

#### 9. Substantially Equivalent (SE) Comparison

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| Item              | Proposed Device                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Predicate Device                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Product Code      | GEX                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                | GEX                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 878.4810                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    | 21 CFR 878.4810                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| Intended Use      | The New Era is intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin type I-VI), including tanned skin. Permanent hair reduction 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. | The Diode Laser Hair Removal System is intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin type I-VI), including tanned skin. Permanent hair reduction 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. |

Configuration Main Unit

Main Unit

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|                           | Handpiece    | Handpiece    | Handpiece    | SE |
|---------------------------|--------------|--------------|--------------|----|
|                           | Foot Control | Foot Control | Foot Control | SE |
| Principle of<br>Operation | Diode Laser  | Diode Laser  | Diode Laser  | SE |

# Table 4 Performance Comparison

| Item                 | Proposed Device | Predicate   | Remark |
|----------------------|-----------------|-------------|--------|
| Laser Type           | Diode Laser     | Diode Laser | SE     |
| Laser Classification | Class IV        | Class IV    | SE     |
| Laser Wavelength     | 808 nm          | 808 nm      | SE     |
| Spot Size            | 1.44 cm2        | 1.44 cm2    | SE     |
| Fluence              | 2-120J/ cm2     | 2-120J/cm2  | SE     |

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| Frequency      | 1-10Hz            | 1-10Hz           | SE |
|----------------|-------------------|------------------|----|
| Pulse Duration | 9-143ms           | 9-143ms          | SE |
| Power Supply   | AC 110V/50Hz-60Hz | AC110V/50Hz-60Hz | SE |
| Dimension      | 59*59*146cm       | 59*59*146cm      | SE |
| Weight         | 49g kg            | 49g              | SE |

## Discussion

The proposed device, New Era, Model FG2000, is identical in all respects to the predicate device. It is made by the same manufacturer, utilizing the same controls, components, and processes of the predicate device.

Table 5 Safety Comparison

| Item                                           | Proposed Device                                   | Predicate Device                                               | Remark |
|------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Patient Contact Materials and Biocompatibility |                                                   |                                                                |        |
| Patient<br>Contact                             | Sapphire in handpiece and<br>handpiece tip        | Sapphire in handpiece and<br>handpiece tip                     | SE     |
| Materials                                      | (Stainless Steel)                                 | (Stainless Steel)                                              |        |
| Cytotoxicity                                   | No Cytotoxicity                                   | No Cytotoxicity; no evidence of<br>sensitization or irritation |        |
| Sensitization                                  | No evidence of<br>sensitization                   |                                                                | SE     |
| Irritation                                     | No evidence of irritation                         |                                                                |        |
| EMC, Electrical and Laser Safety               |                                                   |                                                                |        |
| Electrical<br>Safety                           | Comply with IEC 60601-1,<br>IEC<br><br>60601-2-22 | Comply with IEC 60601-1, IEC<br><br>60601-2-22                 | SE     |

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| EMC          | Comply with IEC 60601-1-<br>2         | Comply with IEC 60601-1-2             | SE |
|--------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|----|
| Laser Safety | Comply with IEC 60601-2-22, IEC 60825 | Comply with IEC 60601-2-22, IEC 60825 | SE |

## 10. Substantially Equivalent (SE) Conclusion

Based on the comparison and analysis above, the proposed device is determined to be Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device.

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