K192483 · Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH · GEX · Mar 13, 2020 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K192483
Device Name
MeDioStar
Applicant
Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Mar 13, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The MeDioStar laser system is intended for surgical, aesthetic applications in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery and dermatology. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for the treatment of benign vascular lesions. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions. The MeDioStar laser system is intended for hair reduction defined as reduced hair growth with or without maintenance when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months.
Device Story
MeDioStar is a pulsed diode laser system (755-950 nm) for surgical, aesthetic, and cosmetic applications in dermatology and plastic surgery. The system consists of a main console, multiple interchangeable handpieces, and a footswitch. The operator selects parameters via a touchscreen interface. The device delivers laser energy to the skin to treat vascular/pigmented lesions or reduce hair growth. Modifications from the predicate (MeDioStar NeXT Family) include a dual-port handpiece configuration, increased repetition rate (up to 20 Hz), and updated GUI design. The device is intended for use by trained clinicians in a clinical setting. Output is controlled by internal software. Clinical benefits include effective hair reduction and lesion treatment consistent with established diode laser therapy.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including software verification and validation, and compliance with recognized consensus standards: ISO 60601-1 (safety), ISO 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 62304 (software lifecycle), IEC 62366-1 (usability), IEC 60601-2-22 (laser safety), and ISO 14971 (risk management). Biocompatibility is established via predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Pulsed diode laser; wavelength 755-950 nm; max fluence 210 J/cm2; repetition rate up to 20 Hz. System includes main console, dual handpiece ports, and touchscreen interface. Software-controlled. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-22, IEC 62304, IEC 62366-1, and ISO 14971.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring treatment of benign vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, or hair reduction (defined as reduced hair growth) in general surgery, plastic surgery, and dermatology specialties.
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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October 13, 2020
Asclepion Laser Technologies Gmbh Dania Di Pietro Paolo Executive Director Busseler Str. 10 Jena, Thuringia 07747 Germany
Re: K192483
Trade/Device Name: MeDioStar 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
Dear Dania Di Pietro Paolo:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is sending this letter to notify you of an administrative change related to your previous substantial equivalence (SE) determination letter dated March 13, 2020. Specifically, FDA is updating the SE Letter to address the error in the company name as an administrative correction.
Please note that the 510(k) submission was not re-reviewed. For questions regarding this letter please contact Purva Pandya, OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices, 240-402-9979, purva.pandya@fda.hhs.gov.
Sincerely.
Purva U. Pandya -S
Purva Pandya Acting Assistant Director OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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Aslepion Laser Technologies GmbH Dania Di Pietro Paolo Executive Director Busseler Str. 10 Jena, 07747 De
Re: K192483
Trade/Device Name: MeDioStar 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: February 24, 2020 Received: February 27, 2020
Dear Dania Di Pietro Paolo:
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.
Jessica Mavadia-shukla -S
Jessica Mavadia-Shukla, Ph.D. 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) K192483
Device Name
MeDioStar
Indications for Use (Describe)
The MeDioStar laser system is intended for surgical, aesthetic applications in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery and dermatology.
The MeDioStar laser system is intended for the treatment of benign vascular lesions.
The MeDioStar laser system is intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions.
The MeDioStar laser system is intended for hair reduction defined as reduced hair growth with or without maintenance when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span> <span style="font-size: 14px;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> |
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| <span> <span style="font-size: 14px;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> |
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# Special 510(k) SUMMARY K192483
## MeDioStar
This Special 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness for the Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH MeDioStar is submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 907.92 and follows Office of Device Evaluation Guidance concerning the organization and content of a 510(k) summary.
| Applicant: | ASCLEPION LASER TECHNOLOGIES GmbH<br>Bruesseler Str. 10<br>07747 Jena, Germany |
|---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact Person: | Mrs. Dania Di Pietro Paolo, Ph.D<br>Regulatory Affairs Manager |
| Phone:<br>Fax:<br>E-mail: | +49 3641 77 00 213<br>+49 3641 77 00 302<br>dania.dipietropaolo@asclepion.com |
| Preparation Date: | November 8th, 2019 |
| Trade Name: | MeDioStar |
| Common Name: | MeDioStar Diode Laser device |
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| Classification Name: | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in<br>dermatology<br>79-GEX<br>21 CFR 878.4810<br>Regulatory Class: Class II<br>Product Code: GEX |
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| Main predicate device: | The MeDioStar NeXT Family (K143519) |
| Reference predicate devices | Primelase Excellence (K191321)<br>LightSheer Infinity /Duet/ and Desire (K170179) |
| Device Description: | The MeDioStar is a pulsed diode laser emitting a wavelength of 750 - 950 nm<br>that is operated with a handpiece in contact with the skin. The system<br>comprises a main console unit, a handpiece and is triggered by means of a<br>footswitch. There are several handpieces, the user can choose from.<br>Moreover, a specific software controls the device functions and allows the<br>user selections through the touchscreen display. |
| Description of the modifications: | The laser is a modification to previously cleared MeDioStar NeXT Family<br>K143519 due to some technical modifications. |
| Intended Use: | The MeDioStar laser system is intended for surgical, aesthetic and cosmetic<br>applications in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery and<br>dermatology.<br><br>The MeDioStar laser system is intended for the treatment of benign vascular<br>lesions.<br><br>The MeDioStar laser system is intended for the treatment of benign<br>pigmented lesions.<br><br>The MeDioStar laser system is intended for hair removal, permanent hair<br>reduction defined as reduced hair growth with or without maintenance<br>when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months. |
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Description of the modifications:
This Special 510(k) of MeDioStar is submitted due to Device Modifications of the already cleared device The MeDioStar NeXT Family (K143519) due to some technical modifications. The same technological characteristics (material, components, energy source) as the predicate device except for the differences shown in the table below.
| | The MeDioStar NeXT Family | LightSheer Infinity /Duet/<br>and Desire | Primelase<br>Excellence | Subject Device |
|-------------------------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------------------------|-------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| software | - | - | - | GUI Design changed |
| Handpiece Port | Single | Double | Single | Double |
| Repetition Rate | 4-12 Hz | Up to 3 Hz | Up to 10 Hz | Up to 20 Hz |
| Handpieces | - | - | - | Slightly changes in the dimension and max<br>Fluence per handpiece |
| USB drive for<br>patient data<br>transfer | Yes | No | - | No |
The modified device has the same intended device MeDioStar NeXT Family (K143519). Moreover, the intended use of the modified device, as described in its labeling, has not changed as a result of the modifications.
The functionality of MeDioStar with two handpiece ports was tested successfully by means of software verification and validation. Furthermore, the MeDioStar laser with two handpiece ports is substantially equivalent to the Lumenis LightSheer diode laser K170179 with similar parameter and the same Indications for use.
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Compared to the predicate device MeXt Family, the maximum adjustable fluence in case of hair reduction changed slightly: this is due to the fact that the high power (HP) hand piece is not included in this submission.
Briefly, based on the nature of the changes implement and successfully passed performance testing and software verifications and validation according to the relevant standards.
A comparison of the technical characteristics of the subject device and its predicates follows:
| | Subject device | Main predicate device | Reference predicate<br>device | Reference predicate<br>device |
|----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| model name | MeDioStar | MeDioStar NeXT Family | Primelase Excellence | LightSheer Infinity /Duet/<br>and Desire |
| manufacturer | Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH | Asclepion Laser Technologies GmbH | High Technology<br>Products SLU | Lumenis Ltd |
| 510(k) | (K192483) | K143519 | K191321 | K170179 |
| Laser Source | Diode Laser | Diode Laser | Diode Laser | Diode Laser |
| Wavelength range | 755-950 | 755-950 | 805-1060 | 805-1060 |
| Pulse duration | Up to 400 ms | Up to 400 ms | Up to 400 ms | Up to 400 ms |
| Max. Fluence (J/cm2) | 210 | 210 | 43 | 100 |
| Max. Fluence (J/cm²)<br>Hair reduction | 60 | 90 (HP handpiece), otherwise 60 | 43 | 100 |
| Repetition Rate | Up to 20 Hz | 4 — 12 Hz | Up to 10 Hz | Up to 3 Hz |
| Intended Use | Intended for surgical, aesthetic and<br>cosmetic applications in the medical<br>specialties of general and plastic surgery<br>and dermatology.<br>Intended for the treatment of benign<br>vascular lesions.<br>Intended for hair removal, permanent<br>hair reduction and the treatment of<br>benign pigmented lesions. | Intended for surgical, aesthetic and<br>cosmetic applications in the medical<br>specialties of general and plastic<br>surgery and dermatology.<br>Intended for the treatment of<br>vascular lesions.<br>Intended for hair removal, permanent<br>hair reduction and the treatment of<br>pigmented lesions. | Intended for hair removal<br>and permanent hair<br>reduction | Intended for surgical,<br>aesthetic and cosmetic<br>applications in the medical<br>specialties of general and<br>plastic surgery and<br>dermatology.<br>Intended for the<br>treatment of benign<br>vascular lesions.<br>Intended for hair removal,<br>permanent hair reduction<br>and the treatment of<br>benign pigmented lesions. |
| Handpiece Port | Double | Single | Single | Double |
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#### The MeDioStar laser system is substantially equivalent to the Comparison to: MeDioStar NeXT Family K143519 with the same principles of operation, with similar parameter and the same indications for use. The fundamental scientific technology of the device is unchanged from the legally marketed predicate. The MeDioStar laser with two handpiece ports is substantially equivalent to the Lumenis LightSheer diode laser K170179 with similar parameter and the same Indications for use.
## Non clinical Performance Data:
The following performance data were applied in support of the substantial equivalence determination:
- ISO 60601-1: Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General requirements for safety and essential ● performance
- ISO 60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests
- IEC 62304:2006+A1:2015 Medical Device Software - Software life cycle processes
- IEC 62366-1 Medical devices Application of usability engineering to medical devices ●
- IEC 60601-2-22 Ed.3.1 Medical electrical equipment Part 2: Particular requirements for the safety ● of diagnostic and therapeutic laser equipment
- ISO 14971 2nd Ed. Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices
- Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices".
MeDioStar passed all the required testing and is in compliance will all applicable sections of the abovementioned performance standards.
#### Biocompatibility:
The biocompatibility of MeDioStar is established based on the predicate devices.
#### Clinical Performance Data: None
#### Comparison with predicate device
The subject device and predicate device MeDioStar NeXT Family have the same intended use and the same fundamental scientific technology, based on diode laser sources.
#### Summary
The device MeDioStar is substantially equivalent to its identified predicate device MeDioStar NeXT Family (K143519).
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