The Viora V10 system is intended for dermatological procedures. The V10 system with V-FC Handpiece is indicated for delivering non thermal RF combined with massage, Relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, temporary improvement of local blood circulation and Temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite. The Viora V20 system is intended for dermatological procedures. The V20 system with V-FC Handpiece is indicated for delivering non thermal RF combined with massage, Relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, temporary improvement of local blood circulation and Temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite. The Viora V30 system is intended for dermatological procedures. The V30 system with V-FC Handpiece is indicated for delivering non thermal RF combined with massage, Relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, temporary improvement of local blood circulation and Temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.
Device Story
V-FC handpiece is an accessory for Viora V10, V20, and V30 systems; utilizes bipolar radiofrequency (RF) energy combined with massage for dermatological applications. System console includes touch-screen interface, power supply, and cooling system. Practitioner operates handpiece on patient skin; integrated IR thermometer monitors skin temperature (39-42°C target range). System provides real-time temperature feedback via GUI and handpiece LEDs. Safety mechanism: software automatically terminates RF delivery if IR sensor detects skin temperature exceeding 47°C. Device intended for clinical use to provide therapeutic heat, improve circulation, and reduce cellulite appearance. Benefits include non-invasive symptom relief and aesthetic improvement.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Bench tests assessed the V-FC handpiece's ability to maintain therapeutic skin temperatures (39-42°C) and verified the safety cutoff at 47°C. Ex-vivo testing on chicken breast confirmed the system's ability to stop RF delivery upon reaching the 47°C threshold.
Technological Characteristics
Bipolar RF applicator; includes IR thermometer for temperature monitoring. Dimensions: 17x25.6 cm; Weight: 0.625 kg. Electrical: 100-240V, 50/60Hz. Patient-contacting materials (tip, electrodes) are biocompatible per ISO 10993-1. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-57, IEC 60601-2-22, and IEC 60825-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring relief of minor muscle aches/pain, muscle spasms, temporary improvement of local blood circulation, and temporary reduction in cellulite appearance via non-thermal RF and massage.
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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May 21, 2020
Viora Ltd. Ms. Simona Krant, QA/RA Director 6 Hagavish Street Netanya, 4250706 Israel
Re: K200468
Trade/Device Name: V30 system, V20 system, V10 system, V-FC Handpiece Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories
Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PBX, GEX Dated: April 07, 2020 Received: April 15, 2020
Dear Ms. Krant:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K200468
Device Name
V-FC Handpiece compatible with V30, V20, V10 Systems
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Viora V10 system is intended for dermatological procedures.
The V10 system with V-FC Handpiece is indicated for delivering non thermal RF combined with massage, Relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, temporary improvement of local blood circulation and Temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.
The Viora V20 system is intended for dermatological procedures.
The V20 system with V-FC Handpiece is indicated for delivering non thermal RF combined with massage, Relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, temporary improvement of local blood circulation and Temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.
The Viora V30 system is intended for dermatological procedures.
The V30 system with V-FC Handpiece is indicated for delivering non thermal RF combined with massage, Relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, temporary improvement of local blood circulation and Temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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## 510(k) - Summary
This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
| Submitter Name<br>and Address: | Viora Ltd.<br>6 Hagavish Street<br>Netanya, Israel 4250706<br>Israel |
|------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact Person: | Ms. Simona F. Krant<br>QA/RA Director<br>Email: Simona@Vioramed.com<br>Phone Number: +972 9955 1344<br>Fax Number: +972 9955 1345 |
| Establishment<br>Registration<br>Number: | 3005695724 |
| Date Prepared: | May 21, 2020 |
| Device Trade<br>Name(s): | V-FC Handpiece compatible with V30, V20, V10 Systems |
| Device Common<br>Name: | Bipolar RF based applicator |
| Classification: | Name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plasti<br>surgery and in dermatology and Electrosurgical cutting and<br>coagulation device and accessories.<br>Product code: GEX, PBX, ISA (for V30 system)<br>GEX, PBX, ISA (for V20 system)<br>PBX, ISA (for V10 system)<br>Regulation No: 21CFR878.4810, 21CFR878.4400<br>Class: II<br>Panel: General and plastic surgery devices |
| Predicate<br>Device(s): | Viora V30 system with V-FORM handpiece (K162363)<br>Viora V20 system with V-FORM handpiece (K152611)<br>Viora V10 system with V-FORM handpiece (K150035) |
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| Device description | | | |
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| System | Description | Applications | 510(k) Clearance |
| V30 | Multi-application, multi-technology<br>platform device intended for use in | Nd:YAG (V30) | November 18, 2016<br>(K162363). |
| | | For V20 & V30: | |
| V20 | dermatologic procedures. The main<br>console unit incorporates a touch-screen<br>control panel, power supply modules,<br>cooling system, switching module and<br>service panel.<br>Cooled by deionized water | V-ST, V-IPL, V- and V-<br>FORM (with BC Small,<br>Medium and Large<br>applicators) | February 19, 2016<br>(K152611)<br>&<br>November 18, 2016<br>(K162363). |
| V10 | based on the well-established bipolar<br>radiofrequency (RF) technology used for<br>heating of soft tissues. The main console<br>unit incorporates a touch-screen control<br>panel, power supply modules, RF<br>generator and service panel. | V-ST and V-FORM (with<br>BC Small and Large<br>applicators) | May 1, 2015<br>(K150035)<br>&<br>November 18, 2016<br>(K162363). |
The V-FC Handpiece is supported by Viora's V10, V20 and V30 systems.
### Indication for Use for V-FC Handpiece compatible with V30, V20, V10 Systems
The Viora V10 system is intended for dermatological procedures.
The V10 system with V-FC Handpiece is indicated for delivering non thermal RF combined with massage. Relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, temporary improvement of local blood circulation and Temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.
The Viora V20 system is intended for dermatological procedures.
The V20 system with V-FC Handpiece is indicated for delivering non thermal RF combined with massage. Relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, temporary improvement of local blood circulation and Temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.
The Viora V30 system is intended for dermatological procedures.
The V30 system with V-FC Handpiece is indicated for delivering non thermal RF combined with massage, Relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, temporary improvement of local blood circulation and Temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.
#### Predicate Devices
The predicate device to Viora systems V10, V20 and V30 are the cleared V10, V20 and V30 systems themselves (please refer to the table below).
| Device name | 510k No. | Date of Clearance | Compatible Predicate Handpiece |
|-------------|----------|------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| Viora V10 | K150035 | Cleared on May 1, 2015 | V-FORM |
| Viora V20 | K152611 | Cleared on February 19, 2016 | V-FORM |
| Viora V30 | K162363 | Cleared on November 18, 2016 | V-FORM |
The predicate device to V-FC Handpiece compatible with V30, V20, V10 Systems is V10, V20, V30 systems with V-FORM handpiece.(Viora Ltd.) including BC large, small and medium applicators.
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#### Substantial Equivalence to Predicate Device
| Comparison<br>Parameter | Subject Device:<br>V10,V20 and V30 systems with V-FC<br>Handpiece | Predicate Device:<br>V10,V20 and V30 systems with V-FORM<br>handpiece | Characteristic<br>Comparison<br>(same/different) |
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| Device Class | Class II | Class II | Same |
| Classification<br>Panel | General and Plastic<br>Surgery devices | General and Plastic<br>Surgery devices | Same |
| Product code | 21CFR878.4400 (V10,V20 & V30)<br>21CFR878.4810 (V20 & V30) | 21CFR878.4400 (V10,V20 & V30)<br>21CFR878.4810 (V20 & V30) | Same |
| Regulation number | PBX, ISA (V10,V20 & V30)<br>GEX (V20 & V30) | PBX, ISA (V10,V20 & V30)<br>GEX (V20 & V30) | Same |
| Regulation description | Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device<br>and accessories. | Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and<br>accessories. | Same |
| Device main<br>components | Cleared V10,V20 and V30 systems with:<br>V-FC Handpiece, connector, cable handpiece. | Bipolar RF Applicator, connector, cable handpiece | Same |
| Supported<br>technologies | The cleared V10,V20 and V30 systems<br>include RF (V10,V20 & V30)<br>IPL ( V20 & V30) and Laser(V30) | The cleared V10,V20 and V30 systems include RF<br>(V10,V20 & V30)<br>IPL ( V20 & V30) and Laser(V30) | Same |
| Intended use and<br>indication for use | The V10,V20 and V30 systems with V-FC<br>Handpiece are intended for delivering non<br>thermal RF combined with massage, relief of<br>minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle<br>spasm, temporary improvement of local blood<br>circulation and temporary reduction in the<br>appearance of cellulite. | The V10,V20 and V30 systems with V-FORM<br>handpiece are intended for delivering non thermal RF<br>combined with massage, relief of minor muscle aches<br>and pain, relief of muscle spasm, temporary<br>improvement of local blood circulation and temporary<br>reduction in the appearance of cellulite | Same |
| Comparison<br>Parameter | Subject Device:<br>V10,V20 and V30 systems with V-FC<br>Handpiece | Predicate Device:<br>V10,V20 and V30 systems with V-FORM<br>handpiece | Characteristic<br>Comparison<br>(same/different) |
| System user interface | V10 & V20: 8.1-inch touch screen<br>V30:10.4-inch touch screen | V10 & V20: 8.1-inch touch screen<br>V30:10.4-inch touch screen | Same |
| Handpiece<br>dimensions: | 17x25.6 cm | 23x23 cm | Different but<br>equivalent |
| Handpiece weight | 0.625 kg | 0.75 kg | Different but<br>equivalent |
| Electrical<br>requirements: | 100-240 V~ 10A 50/60 Hz (V10,V20 & V30)<br>100-120 V~ 10A 50/60 Hz (V20 & V30)<br>Single Phase | 100-240 V~ 10A 50/60 Hz (V10,V20 & V30)<br>100-120 V~ 10A 50/60 Hz (V20 & V30)<br>Single Phase | Same |
| Maximum vacuum<br>level | Up to 450 mbar | Up to 500 mbar | Different but<br>equivalent |
| Software | The V10,V20 and V30 systems software<br>supports the V-FC Handpieces.<br>The software was verified and validated<br>according to the FDA guidance. | According to 510(k) summaries<br>V10: K150035<br>V20: K152611<br>V30: K162363. | Same |
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5100k) K20046
#### Summary of technologic characteristics
The Vora V-FC Handpiece compatible with V30, V10 Systems and the intended use and indivation for use, identical technological features and identical performance characteristics. The V20 console has similat technological characteristics as the predicate device, performance and software validation data the differences between the V-FC Handpiece compatible with V30, V20, V20 Systems support and the predicate do not raise any new questions of safety and effectiveness.
The V-FC Handpiece and the predicate device intended use and similar technological features. Any differences in the V-FC Handpiece design do not raise any new questions of safety and effectiveness, as was verified by performance testing.
In conclusion, the V-FC Handpiece compatible with V30, V20, V10 Systems is substant to its predicate device. Therefore, we concluded that the V-FORM for the V-FC handpiece appears to be an adequate predicate for this submission.
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# Performance standards
The V-FC Handpiece compatible with V30, V20, V10 Systems comply with the following performance standards:
| System Relevance | Standard Number | Part Title |
|------------------|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| V10,V20,V30 | IEC 60601-1:2012 | Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1:General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance |
| V10,V20,V30 | IEC 60601-1-2: 2014 | Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1-2:General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility – Requirements and Tests. |
| V20,V30 | IEC 60601-2-57:2011 | Particular Requirements for The Basic Safety and Essential Performance of Non-Laser Light Source Equipment Intended for Therapeutic, Diagnostic, Monitoring and Cosmetic/Aesthetic Use. |
| V20,V30 | IEC 60601-2-22:2007 | Particular Requirements for Basic Safety And Essential Performance of Surgical, Cosmetic, Therapeutic and Diagnostic Laser Equipment. |
| V20,V30 | IEC 60825-1:2014 | Safety of Laser Products Part 1: Equipment Classification, And Requirements |
### Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility:
The V-FC Handpiece compatible with V30, V20, V10 Systems was determined to be in conformance with applicable IEC standards as described in the above table.
# Performance Bench Tests
Dedicated tests were performed during three days to assess the V-FC handpiece capability to safely maintain superficial skin therapeutic temperature between 39-42 °C during theopoetic 14 minutes of treatment.
The integrated IR thermometer indicating the skin temperature over the system GUI screen and LED's temperature indication on the handpiece provided the practitioner ongoing monitoring. In cases of temperature decreasing below 39C or increasing above 42C the practitioner investigator was able to react immediately to increase /decrease the RF power.
In addition to increase the safety profile, the system software is designed in such way that once the handpiece IR sensor detects body temperature above 47C. the system stops delivery of RF energy. Since reaching body temperature above 43C was painful these was not tested on the participants. However, previous ex-vivo tests on the chicken breast did tested temperature above 47C (CRF-2). In this test the system stopped RF energy delver once detected 47C and the meat returned to lower temperature about 30 sec post the break.
According to the collected data from these tests it can be concluded that the V-FC handpiece can be easily operated to ensure therapeutic body temperature between 39-42 ℃, while treating in operating room temperature between 10° C to 30° C and according the device specifications and are as safe and effective as the cleared predicate devices.
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# Biocompatibility:
The materials and biocompatibility characteristics of Viora V10, V30 systems, except of the material of the new Handpiece V-FC remains the same as approved (K150035, K152611, and K162363 respectively).
Thus, all components that come into contact with the skin (tip, electrodes) are bio-
compatible and meet the requirement of the ISO 10993-1.
Additional biological evaluation for the V-FC Handpiece is considered to have meet the requirements for a surface device with limited to transient contact and can be considered safe and suitable for its intended use.
## Software:
Software verification and validation testing was conducted, and results demonstrated that testing results were found acceptable for software release.
All performance testing demonstrated that the Viora V10, V20, V30 system with V-FC Handpiece performs according to specifications and functions as intended.
## Clinical Study
Since the technological parameters of the Viora V10, V20, V30 system with V-FC Handpiece is well within the parameters of the previously cleared V30. V20 and V10 systems. Viora believes that pre-clinical and clinical studies are not required to determine the safety and efficacy of the Viora V10, V20, V30 system with V-FC Handpiece.
# Conclusion
The non-clinical data further support the safety of the device, and software verification and validation testing demonstrate that the Viora V10, V20, V30 system with V-FC Handpiece is expected to perform as intended in the specified use conditions. Based on the technological characteristics of the devices and the intended use, Viora believes that the Viora V10, V20, V30 system with V-FC Handpiece is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. The differences do not raise any new issues of safety or effectiveness.
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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.