K192331 · Lutronic Global · GEX · Nov 12, 2019 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K192331
Device Name
LaseMD LEO Laser System
Applicant
Lutronic Global
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Nov 12, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The LaseMD LEO Laser System is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, treatment of actinic keratosis, and treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sunspots) and ephelides (freckles).
Device Story
LaseMD LEO is a thulium laser (1927 nm) for dermatological procedures. Device inputs: user-selected parameters via LCD touch screen; footswitch activation. Operation: pulsed coherent near-infrared light delivered via optical fiber and handpiece to treatment zone. Aiming beam (658 nm) assists targeting. Used in clinical settings by physicians/trained professionals. Output: thermal coagulation of soft tissue. Clinical benefit: treatment of actinic keratosis and benign pigmented lesions. Higher power (20W) compared to predicates provides user convenience; peak power densities remain below ablation threshold. Performance controlled by tip type (C1/C5), shot density, and number of passes.
Clinical Evidence
Animal study report provided to establish equivalence between LaseMD LEO (20W) and Fraxel DUAL (12W) at similar energy settings. Bench testing confirms compliance with ISO 13485:2016, IEC 60601-1 (electrical safety), and IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC). No human clinical trials reported.
Indicated for dermatological procedures requiring soft tissue coagulation, treatment of actinic keratosis, and benign pigmented lesions (lentigos, solar lentigos, ephelides).
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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November 12, 2019
Lutronic Global James Childs Clinical Science Director 19 Fortune Drive Billerica, Massachusetts 01821
Re: K192331
Trade/Device Name: LaseMD LEO Laser System 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 11, 2019 Received: September 13, 2019
Dear James Childs:
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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Sincerely.
Purva Pandya Acting Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K192331
Device Name LaseMD LEO Laser System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The LaseMD LEO Laser System is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, treatment of actinic keratosis, and treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sunspots) and ephelides (freckles).
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# K192331
# 510(k) Summary for the Lutronic Corporation LASEMD LEO Laser System
This 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of the SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
| 1. General Information | |
|---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Applicant: | Lutronic Corporation<br>219, Sowon-ro<br>Haengsin-dong, Deogyang-gu<br>Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, 410-722<br>Republic of Korea<br>Tel: (82) 31-908-3440<br>Fax: (82) 31-907-3440 |
| Contact Person: | James Childs<br>Clinical Science Director<br>Lutronic Global<br>19 Fortune Drive<br>Billerica, MA 01821<br>Tel: 978-584-3464<br>Email: jchilds@lutronic.com |
| Summary Preparation Date: | August 23, 2019 |
| 2. Names | |
| Trade Name: | LASEMD LEO Laser System |
| Common Name: | Dermatology Laser |
| Classification Name: | Laser instrument, Surgical,<br>Powered |
| | Product Code: GEX<br>Panel: General and Plastic |
# 3. Predicate Devices
The LASEMD Laser System and Fraxel DUAL Laser System are surgical instruments for performing dermatological procedures in the treatment of actinic keratosis and treatment of benign pigmented lesions.
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| 510(K) Number | K171009 | K130193 |
|---------------------------|--------------------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Company Name | Lutronic Corporation | Solta Medical, Inc. |
| Device Name | LASEMD Laser System | Fraxel DUAL 1550/1927<br>Laser System |
| Classification Regulation | 21 CFR § 878.4810 | 21 CFR § 878.4810 |
| Classification Name | Powered Laser Surgical<br>Instrument | Powered Laser Surgical<br>Instrument |
| Product Code | GEX | GEX |
| Device Panel | General & Plastic Surgery | General & Plastic Surgery |
## 4. Device Description
The LaseMD LEO Laser System is a thulium laser, producing a pulsed beam of coherent near-infrared light (1927 nm) upon activation by a footswitch. The beam is then directed to the treatment zone by means of an optical fiber coupled to a handpiece. An integrated LCD touch screen gives the user control over the necessary laser system parameters. The LaseMD LEO Laser System is equipped with a 658 nm aiming beam.
## 5. Indications for Use
The LaseMD LEO Laser System is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue, treatment of actinic keratosis, and treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sunspots) and ephelides (freckles).
## 6. Substantial Equivalence
The LaseMD LEO Laser System offers the user the same wavelength, same pulse energy range, same optical train, similar spot sizes, same spot fluence settings and similar per-pass treatment density range as the legally marketed Solta Medical Fraxel DUAL Laser System that is the subject of 510(k) K130193, and LASEMD Laser System (K171009) legally marketed by Lutronic Corporation. The subject and the predicate devices also all operate in pulsed-power mode. The pulsed power setting is user selectable in Expert Mode between 1 – 20W. The maximum power of 20W with the LaseMD LEO system is greater than the maximum pulsed powers available in the predicate devices and is for user convenience. The peak power densities (W/cm2) remain substantially below the ablation threshold and the mechanism of action - thermal coagulation -- is identical to that of the predicate devices. Further, an Animal Study report is included in the submission that establishes equivalence between LaseMD LEO in Energy mode (20W) with the Fraxel Dual device (12W) at similar energy settings. In addition, the LaseMD LEO system operating at 5W or
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lower power settings is identical in design and performance to the LaseMD system at the same power and energy settings. The C5 tip with 350 um spot size provides fluences within the range of the predicate devices. Further, the shot density of the C5 tip includes 144 mB/cm2 and 225 mB/cm2 shot density settings. The shot density of the Predicate device is up to 426 MTZ/cm². At 20 mJ beam energy treatment, the maximum average shot area energy density (J/cm2) for C5 is 0.02 J x 144 mB/cm2 = 2.88 J/cm² and 0.02 J x 225 mB/cm² = 4.5 J/cm² for the 144 mB/cm² and 225 mB/cm2 shot densities, respectively. The average shot area energy density for the Predicate device at the same beam energy is up to 0.02 J x 426 MTZ/cm2 = 8.52 J/cm². Therefore the C5 tip average shot energy density settings are within those of the Predicate device and do not raise any new concerns about safety. No new concerns about effectiveness arise with the 144 mB/cm2 and 225 mB/cm2 shot densities because they are greater than the densities of the cleared Predicate device with 100 mB/cm2 (comparing the square tip in Stamping mode). Final treatment coverage is also controlled by the number of passes and is the same as those of the predicate devices. Therefore, the technological differences between the subject device and the predicate devices are considered to be minor and no new concerns for safety or effectiveness arise.
| Device | LaseMD LEO Laser<br>System | Fraxel DUAL<br>1550/1927<br>Laser System | LASEMD Laser System |
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| 510(k) Number | To be assigned | K130193 | K171009 |
| Indications for Use | The LaseMD LEO Laser<br>System is indicated for<br>use in dermatological<br>procedures requiring the<br>coagulation of soft<br>tissue, treatment of<br>actinic keratosis, and<br>treatment of benign<br>pigmented lesions such<br>as, but not limited to<br>lentigos (age spots),<br>solar lentigos (sun spots)<br>and ephelides (freckles). | The Fraxel 1927 nm<br>laser is indicated for use<br>in dermatological<br>procedures requiring the<br>coagulation of soft<br>tissue, treatment of<br>actinic keratosis, and<br>treatment of benign<br>pigmented lesions such<br>as, but not limited to<br>lentigos (age spots),<br>solar lentigos (sun spots)<br>and ephelides (freckles). | The LASEMD Laser<br>System is indicated for<br>use in dermatological<br>procedures requiring the<br>coagulation of soft<br>tissue, treatment of<br>actinic keratosis, and<br>treatment of benign<br>pigmented lesions such<br>as, but not limited to<br>lentigos (age spots),<br>solar lentigos (sun spots)<br>and ephelides (freckles). |
| Classification | GEX, 21 CFR §<br>878.4810 | GEX, 21 CFR §<br>878.4810 | GEX, 21 CFR §<br>878.4810 |
| Laser Type | Thulium laser | Thulium laser | Thulium laser |
| Laser Wavelength | 1927 nm | 1927 nm | 1927 nm |
| Aiming Beam | 658 nm ≤ 5 mW | 658 nm ≤ 5 mW | 658 nm ≤ 5 mW |
| Beam Delivery | Fiber and Handpiece | Fiber and Handpiece | Fiber and Handpiece |
| Emission Control | Footswitch | Footswitch | Footswitch |
| Display Screen | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power | 20 W | 12 W | 5 W |
| Max Pulse Energy | 20 mJ | 20 mJ | 20 mJ |
| Max Pulse Width | 20 ms | 10 ms | 20 ms |
| Pulse Repetition Rate | C1 Tip: 43 -323 Hz<br>C5 Tip: 46 - 632 Hz | 0 – 3 kHz | 43.5 – 307.7 Hz |
| Laser Beam Spot Size<br>(Spot Fluence Range)<br>[Treatment Method] | 200 µm (All C1 Tips)<br>(3 - 60 J/cm²)<br>[Stamping or Rolling]<br>350 µm (C5 Tip)<br>(1 – 20 J/cm²)<br>[Stamping] | 200 µm (All Tips)<br>(3 - 60 J/cm²)<br>[Rolling] | 100 µm (Cap 100)<br>(12 - 240 J/cm²)<br>[Stamping or Rolling]<br>200 µm (Cap200)<br>(3 - 60 J/cm²)<br>[Stamping] |
| Rolling Tx Tips<br>Function:<br>Scan Area/Shot<br>Density<br>Pulses/Shot<br>Shot Energy Range | C1 with Rollers<br>Random:<br>2.5 mm x 10 mm<br>Density 40 mB/cm²<br>(10 Pulses per shot)<br>10 - 200 mJ<br>Dynamic:<br>2 mm x 10 mm<br>Density 25 mB/cm²<br>(5 Pulses per shot):<br>5 - 100 mJ<br>CW:<br>4 mm x 10 mm<br>Density 100 mB/cm²<br>(40 Pulses per Shot)<br>40 - 800 mJ | Small tip: 7 mm<br>(Max at least 426<br>MTZ/cm²)<br>Large tip: 15 mm<br>(Max at least 426<br>MTZ/cm²) | Caps 100, 200<br>Random:<br>2.5 mm x 10 mm<br>Density 40 mB/cm²<br>(10 Pulses per shot)<br>10 - 200 mJ<br>Dynamic:<br>2 mm x 10 mm<br>Density 25 mB/cm²<br>(5 Pulses per shot):<br>5 - 100 mJ<br>CW:<br>4 mm x 10 mm<br>Density 100 mB/cm²<br>(40 Pulses per Shot)<br>40 - 800 mJ |
| Stamping Tx Tips<br>Function:<br>Shot Area<br>Density<br>Pulses/Shot<br>Shot Energy Range | C1 (Square, Comb Tip)<br>Static:<br>4 mm x 10 mm<br>Density: 100 mB/cm²<br>(40 Pulses per Shot)<br>40 - 800 mJ<br><br>C5 Tip<br>Static: | Not Applicable | C1 (Square, Comb<br>Tip)<br>Static:<br>4 mm x 10 mm<br>Density: 100 mB/cm²<br>(40 Pulses per Shot)<br>40 - 800 mJ |
| | | | |
| | 6 mm x 10 mm<br>Density 100 mB/cm2<br>(60 Pulses per Shot):<br>60 – 1200 mJ | | |
| | 6 mm x 10 mm<br>Density 144 mB/cm2<br>(84 Pulses per Shot):<br>84 – 1680 mJ | | |
| | 6 mm x 10 mm<br>Density 225mB/cm2<br>(135 Pulses per Shot):<br>135 – 2700 mJ | | |
| Dimensions of Laser<br>Console | 460 mm (W) x 613 mm<br>(L) x 1744 mm (H) | 489 mm (W) x 451 mm<br>(L) x 444.5 mm (D) | 413 mm (W) x 324 mm<br>(L) x 255.5 mm (D) |
| Weight of Laser System | 33kg | 33.1kg | 33.1 kg |
| Electrical Rating | AC 100-240 V (Fuse<br>AC250V/6.3A), 50/60<br>Hz, Power consumption | AC 100-240V, 50/60<br>Hz, Power<br>Consumption | AC 100-240V, 50/60<br>Hz, Power<br>Consumption |
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# 7. Performance Data
The Company's performance data for the LASEMD LEO Laser System is as follows:
An Animal Study Report is included to demonstrate the equivalence between the C1 tip of the Subject device and the Predicate devices.
## Bench Testing
The LASEMD LEO Laser System complies with all applicable standards, including ISO 13485:2016, ISO 60601-1 for electrical safety and IEC 60601-1-2 for electromagnetic compatibility. See in Appendix 7.
## 8. Conclusion
The intended use of the LASEMD LEO Laser System is virtually identical to the intended use of the predicate devices and the technological characteristics of the LASEMD LEO Laser System. Any differences between the LASEMD LEO Laser System and the predicate devices have no significant influence on safety or effectiveness of the LASEMD LEO
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Laser System. Therefore, the LASEMD LEO Laser System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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