K200110 · Wontech Co., Ltd. · GEX · Mar 16, 2020 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K200110
Device Name
SANDRO Dual
Applicant
Wontech Co., Ltd.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Mar 16, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The SANDRO Dual Laser System is indicated for the following at the specified wavelength: 755nm Temporary hair reduction. Stable long-term or permanent reduction targeting of melanin in hair follicles. Permanent hair reduction is defined as long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing after a treatment regime. 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. On all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) including tanned skin. Treatment of benign pigmented lesions. Treatment of wrinkles. The photocoagulation of dermatological benign vascular lesions (such as port-wine stains, hemangiomas) 1064nm Removal of unwanted hair, for stable long term or permanent hair reduction. 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 lasers are indicated on all skin types Fitzpatrick I-VI including tanned skin. Benign pigmented and/or benign vascular lesions, such as, but not limited to port-wine stains, telangiectasia, venus and spider veins. Benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafe au lait macules, seborrheic keratosis, nevi, chloasma, skin tags, keratosis. Reduction of red pigmentation in hypertrophic and keloid scars where vascularity is an integral part of the scar. Treatment of wrinkles. Temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g., dermatophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes, and/or yeast Candida Albicans, etc.)
Device Story
SANDRO Dual is a dual-wavelength (755nm Alexandrite and 1064nm Nd:YAG) laser system for dermatological procedures. Device comprises main unit, optical fiber, handpiece, and footswitch. User selects fluence and spot size via LCD touch pad; system automatically adjusts energy output. Operated by clinicians in clinical settings. Laser energy targets melanin in hair follicles or vascular/pigmented structures to achieve therapeutic effects (hair reduction, photocoagulation, scar reduction). Benefits include precise tissue targeting for various dermatological conditions. Device uses skin cooling spray (SCS) for patient comfort during treatment.
Indicated for hair reduction, treatment of benign pigmented/vascular lesions, wrinkle treatment, scar reduction, and onychomycosis treatment in patients of all Fitzpatrick skin types (I-VI), including tanned skin.
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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WON TECH Co., Ltd. Lana Hong Staff of Regulatory Affairs 64 Techno 8-Ro, Yuseong-gu Daejeon, 34028 Korea, Republic Of
Re: K200110
Trade/Device Name: SANDRO Dual 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 Lana Hong:
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 for your device cleared on March 16, 2020. Specifically, FDA is updating this SE Letter due to the clearance date not appearing on the original letter.
Please note that the 510(k) submission was not re-reviewed. For questions regarding this letter please contact Assistant Director, Neil Ogden, at 301-796-6397 or neil.ogden@fda.hhs.gov.
> Sincerely Digitally signed by Neil R.P. Ogden Date: 2021.05.26 16:04:49 -04'00' Neil R.P. Ogden 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
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WON TECH Co., Ltd. Lana Hong Staff of Regulatory Affairs 64 Techno 8-Ro. Yuseong-gu Daejeon, 34028 Kr
Re: K200110
Trade/Device Name: SANDRO Dual 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: January 13, 2020 Received: January 17, 2020
Dear Lana Hong:
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) K200110
Device Name SANDRO Dual
Indications for Use (Describe)
The SANDRO Dual Laser System is indicated for the following at the specified wavelength:
755nm
Temporary hair reduction. Stable long-term or permanent reduction targeting of melanin in hair follicles. Permanent hair reduction is defined as long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing after a treatment regime. 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. On all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) including tanned skin.
Treatment of benign pigmented lesions.
Treatment of wrinkles.
The photocoagulation of dermatological benign vascular lesions (such as port-wine stains, hemangiomas)
1064nm
Removal of unwanted hair, for stable long term or permanent hair reduction. 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 lasers are indicated on all skin types Fitzpatrick I-VI including tanned skin. Benign pigmented and/or benign vascular lesions, such as, but not limited to port-wine stains, telangiectasia, venus and spider veins. Benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafe au lait macules, seborrheic keratosis, nevi, chloasma, skin tags, keratosis.
Reduction of red pigmentation in hypertrophic and keloid scars where vascularity is an integral part of the scar. Treatment of wrinkles.
Temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g., dermatophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes, and/or yeast Candida Albicans, etc.)
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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64 Techno 8-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, 34028 Tel: +82-70-7836-6921 / Fax: +82-70-934-9491
## Section 5. 510(k) Summary
## 510(k) Summary
[As required by 21 CFR 807.92]
#### 1. Date Prepared [21 CFR 807.92(a)(a)]
January 13, 2020
#### 2. Submitter's Information [21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)]
- Name of company WON TECH Co., Ltd.
- Address: 64 Techno 8-Ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, 34028 ●
- Contact Name: Lana Hong/ Staff of Regulatory Affair ●
- +82-70-7836-6970 Telephone No.: ●
- Fax No.: +82-70-934-9491 ●
- Email Address: ● regulatory@wtlaser.com
#### 3. Trade Name, Common Name, Classification [21 CFR 807.92(a)(2)|
| Trade Name | SANDRO Dual |
|-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name | Dermatology Laser System |
| Device Classification Name | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in<br>dermatology (21 CFR 878.4810, Product Code GEX) |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Classification Product Code | GEX |
| Device Class | Class II |
| 510k Review Panel | General & Plastic Surgery |
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64 Techno 8-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, 34028 Tel: +82-70-7836-6921 / Fax: +82-70-934-9491
#### Identification of Predicate Device(s) [21 CFR 807.92(a)(3)[ 4.
The identified predicate device within this submission are shown as follow:
| • | 510(k) Number: | K140122 |
|---|----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| • | Applicant: | Candela Corporation |
| • | Classification Name: | Laser surgical instrument for use in general<br>and plastic surgery and in dermatology<br>(21 CFR878.4810, Product Code GEX) |
| • | Trade Name: | GentleMAX Family of Laser Systems |
#### ર. Description of the Device [21 CFR 807.92(a)(4)]
The SANDRO Dual is a Nd:YAG and Alexandrite laser operating at wavelengths of 1,064 nm and 755 nm. The SANDRO Dual consists of the main body, optical fiber cable, handpiece tip, footswitch, and handbiece cable holder. The laser output is delivered to the optical fiber terminated by the handbiece. The SANDRO Dual laser system is used for a variety of medical purpose such as an ablation. incision and removal of targeted tissue. For treatment, the user can select the appropriate fluence value. The energy is changed automatically in accordance with the selected fluence value and selected spot size. The user can change the fluence value by pressing UP and/or DOWN button from the LCD display/Touch Pad located on the front of the main unit.
#### 6. Indications for Use [21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)]
The SANDRO Dual Laser System is indicated for the following at the specified wavelength:
### 755nm
Temporary hair reduction. Stable long-term or permanent reduction through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles. Permanent hair reduction is defined as long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing after a treatment regime. 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. On all skin types (Fitzpatrick I- VI) including tanned skin.
Treatment of benign pigmented lesions.
Treatment of wrinkles.
The photocoagulation of dermatological benign vascular lesions (such as port-wine stains, hemangiomas, telangiectasias)
### 1064nm
Removal of unwanted hair, for stable long term or permanent hair reduction. 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
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the completion of a treatment regime. The lasers are indicated on all skin types Fitzpatrick I-VI including tanned skin. Benign pigmented and/or benign vascular lesions, such as, but not limited to port-wine stains, telangiectasia, venus lake, leg veins and spider veins. Benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafe au lait macules, seborrheic keratosis, nevi, chloasma, skin tags, keratosis.
Reduction of red pigmentation in hypertrophic and keloid scars where vascularity is an integral part of the scar. Treatment of wrinkles.
Temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g., dermatophytes, Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes, and/or yeast Candida Albicans, etc.)
#### Determination of Substantial Equivalence [21 CFR 807.92(a)(6) and 21 CFR 807.92(b)] 7.
There are no significant differences in the technological characteristics of this device compared to the predicate device which adversely affect safety or effectiveness. Provided below is a table summarizing and comparing the technological characteristics of the SANDRO Dual and the predicate devices:
| | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | SE decision |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| K Number | K200110 | K140122 | - |
| Manufacturer | WON TECH Co., Ltd. | Candela Corporation | - |
| Model | SANDRO Dual | GentleMAX Family of Laser Systems | - |
| Product Code | GEX | GEX | Same |
| Indications for Use | The SANDRO Dual Laser System is indicated for the following at the specified wavelength:<br><br>755nm<br>Temporary hair reduction.<br>Stable long-term or permanent reduction through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles. Permanent hair reduction is defined as long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing after a treatment regime. 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. On all skin types (Fitzpatrick I- VI) including tanned skin. | The GentleMAX Family of Laser Systems is indicated for the following at the specified wavelength:<br><br>755nm<br>Temporary hair reduction.<br>Stable long-term or permanent reduction through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles. Permanent hair reduction is defined as long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing after a treatment regime. 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. On all skin types | Same |
| Proposed Device | Predicate Device | SE decision | |
| Treatment of benign<br>pigmented lesions.<br>Treatment of wrinkles.<br>The photocoagulation of<br>dermatological benign<br>vascular lesions (such as port-wine stains, hemangiomas, telangiectasias) | (Fitzpatrick [- VI) including<br>tanned skin. | | |
| 1064nm<br>Removal of unwanted hair, for<br>stable long term or permanent<br>hair reduction. Permanent hair<br>reduction is defined as the<br>long-term, stable reduction in<br>the number of hairs regrowing<br>when measured at 6, 9, and 12<br>months after the completion of<br>a treatment regime. The lasers<br>are indicated on all skin types<br>Fitzpatrick I-VI including<br>tanned skin. Benign<br>pigmented and/or benign<br>vascular lesions, such as, but<br>not limited to port-wine stains,<br>telangiectasia, venus lake, leg<br>veins and spider veins. Benign<br>pigmented lesions such as, but<br>not limited to lentigos (age<br>spots), solar lentigos (sun<br>spots), cafe au lait macules,<br>seborrheic keratosis, nevi,<br>chloasma, skin tags, keratosis.<br>Reduction of red pigmentation<br>in hypertrophic and keloid<br>scars where vascularity is an<br>integral part of the scar.<br>Treatment of wrinkles.<br>Temporary increase of clear<br>nail in patients with<br>onychomycosis (e.g.,<br>dermatophytes, Trichophyton<br>rubrum and T.<br>mentagrophytes, and/or yeast<br>Candida Albicans, etc.) | 1064nm<br>Removal of unwanted hair,<br>for stable long term or<br>permanent hair reduction and<br>for treatment of PFB.<br>Permanent hair reduction is<br>defined as the long-term,<br>stable reduction in the<br>number of hairs regrowing<br>when measured at 6, 9, and<br>12 months after the<br>completion of a treatment<br>regime. The lasers are<br>indicated on all skin types<br>Fitzpatrick I-VI including<br>tanned skin.<br>Photocoagulation and<br>hemostasis of pigmented and<br>vascular lesions such as but<br>not limited to port wine<br>stains, hemangioma, warts,<br>telangiectasia, rosacea, venus<br>lake, leg veins and spider<br>veins. Coagulation and<br>hemostasis of soft tissue.<br>Benign pigmented lesions<br>such as, but not limited to,<br>lentigos (age spots), solar<br>lentigos (sun spots), cafe au<br>lait macules, seborrheic<br>keratosis, nevi, chloasma,<br>verrucae, skin tags, keratosis,<br>tattoos (significant reduction<br>in the intensity of black | | |
| | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | SE decision |
| | | and/or blue-black tattoos) and<br>plaques. | |
| | | The laser is indicated for<br>pigmented lesions to reduce<br>lesion size, for patients with<br>lesions that would potentially<br>benefit from aggressive<br>treatment, and for patients<br>with lesions that have not<br>responded to other laser<br>treatments. | |
| | | Reduction of red<br>pigmentation in hypertrophic<br>and keloid scars where<br>vascularity is an integral part<br>of the scar.<br>Treatment of wrinkles. | |
| | | 1064nm<br>Temporary increase of clear<br>nail in patients with<br>onychomycosis (e.g.,<br>dermatophytes, Trichophyton<br>rubrum and T.<br>mentagrophytes, and/or yeast<br>Candida Albicans, etc.) | |
| Laser Type | Flash lamp-excited, Solid state<br>Alexandrite and Nd:YAG<br>laser | Flash lamp-excited, Solid<br>state Alexandrite and<br>Nd:YAG laser | Same |
| Wavelength | 755nm / 1064nm | 755nm / 1064nm | Same |
| Laser Output | 755nm: Max. 50J<br>1064nm: Max. 80J | 755nm: Max. 50J<br>1064nm: Max. 80J | Same |
| Spot Size | 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 15, 18,<br>20mm | 1.5, 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18<br>mm | No new issues on<br>safety and<br>effectiveness |
| Pulse Duration | 0.3ms - 100ms | 0.25ms - 100ms | Same |
| Repetition Rate | 0.5 ~ 10Hz | Max. 10Hz | Same |
| Aiming Beam | 532 nm, 5mW(Average) | 520 nm to 550 nm, less than<br>8 mW | No other issue of<br>safety and<br>effectiveness<br>because the Energy<br>output delivered to<br>the patient is at the |
| | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | SE decision…
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Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.