K202955 · Contour Research, LLC · OLI · May 19, 2021 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K202955
Device Name
Contour Light CL-100
Applicant
Contour Research, LLC
Product Code
OLI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
May 19, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.5400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Contour Light CL-100 device is indicated for use as a non-invasive dermatological aesthetic treatment for the reduction of circumference of hips, waist, and thighs. The Contour Light CL-100 device is indicated to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for temporary relief of minor muscle spasm, and pain and stiffness associated with arthritis, for promoting relaxation of the muscle tissue, and to temporarily increase local blood circulation.
Device Story
Contour Light CL-100 is a low-level light therapy system using 635nm (red) and 880nm (IR) LEDs; device consists of adjustable LED panels, software-controlled console, power adapter, and cables. Operator selects treatment parameters via console; device delivers light energy to patient skin for 30-minute sessions. Emergency stop button provided for safety. Device used in clinical settings for aesthetic circumferential reduction and therapeutic topical heating. Output affects tissue temperature and local blood circulation; intended to provide temporary relief of pain/stiffness and aesthetic body contouring benefits.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data submitted. Safety and effectiveness supported by non-clinical bench testing, including IEC 60601-1 electrical safety, IEC 60601-1-2 electromagnetic disturbance testing, and software verification/validation per IEC 62304.
Technological Characteristics
Low-level LED system; 635nm and 880nm wavelengths; 4.1 mW/cm² (635nm) and 0.5 mW/cm² (880nm) irradiance. Adjustable LED panels; software-controlled console; 85-264 VAC power source. Safety features include emergency stop. Software verification per IEC 62304.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adults seeking non-invasive dermatological aesthetic reduction of hip, waist, and thigh circumference; also indicated for topical heating to elevate tissue temperature for temporary relief of minor muscle/joint pain, arthritis, muscle spasm, stiffness, muscle relaxation, and increased local blood circulation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A Low Level Laser System for Aesthetic Use is a device using low level laser energy for the disruption of adipocyte cells within the fat layer for the release of fat and lipids from these cells for noninvasive aesthetic use.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for this device is the FDA guidance document entitled “Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff; Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Low Level Laser System for Aesthetic Use.” See § 878.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.
Predicate Devices
Strawberry and Cream Low Level Laser system (K130341)
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May 19, 2021
Contour Research, LLC % Shepard Bentley Consultant Bentley Biomedical Consulting, LLC 28241 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 510(k) Laguna Niguel, California 92677
Re: K202955
Trade/Device Name: Contour Light CL-100 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.5400 Regulation Name: Low Level Laser System For Aesthetic Use 878.5650 Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OLI Dated: September 29, 2020 Received: September 30, 2020
Dear Shepard Bentley:
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 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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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020
See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K202955
Device Name
Contour Light CL-100
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Contour Light CL-100 device is indicated for use as a non-invasive dermatological aesthetic treatment for the reduction of circumference of hips, waist, and thighs.
The Contour Light CL-100 device is indicated to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for temporary relief of minor muscle spasm, and pain and stiffness associated with arthritis, for promoting relaxation of the muscle tissue, and to temporarily increase local blood circulation.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over -The-Counter Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
# Contour Light CL-100
#### 1. Submission Sponsor
Contour Research, LLC 200 Virginia Street, #8 Reno, NV 89501
Doug Dreier CEO Cell: 949 939 7584 Office: 855 932 6686
doug@contourlight.com
### 2. Submission Correspondent
Shepard G. Bentley, RAC 28241 Crown Valley Parkway Suite 510(k) Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 949 374 9187 sbentley@bentleybiomed.com
## 3. Date Prepared
29 SEPT 2020
## 4. Device Identification
| Trade or Proprietary Name: | Contour Light CL-100 |
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| Common or Usual Name: | Low Level Light System for Aesthetic Use<br>Infrared Lamp |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR §878.5400<br>21 CFR §890.5500 |
| Product Codes: | OLI, ILY |
| Class: | II |
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#### Legally Marketed Predicate Device(s)
| Device name: | Strawberry and Cream Low Level Laser system |
|----------------|---------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) number: | K130341 |
| Manufacturer: | Laser Lipo Ltd |
| Device name: | Zerona Z6 OTC |
| 510(k) number: | K143007 |
| Manufacturer: | Erchonia Corporation |
| Device name: | BioPhotas LifeLight |
| 510(k) number: | K122237 |
| Manufacturer: | BioPhotas, Inc. |
#### 5. Indication for Use Statement
The Contour Light CL-100 is indicated for use as a non-invasive dermatological aesthetic treatment for the reduction of circumference of hips, waist, and thighs.
The Contour Light CL-100 is intended to deliver heat in the IR spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature; for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, arthritis and muscle spasm; relieving stiffness; promoting the relaxation of muscle tissue; and to temporarily increase local blood circulation.
#### 6. Device Description
The Contour Light CL-100 is a low level laser (red light LED) system that applies 635nm light for the purpose of reducing the circumference of the hips, waist and thighs for aesthetic benefit, and 630nm light for the purpose of temporarily elevating skin temperature.
The Contour Research, LLC Contour Light CL-100 device applies a light emitting diode (LED) technology, and is used to perform red light LED-based circumferential reduction of the hips, thighs and waist in adults, or red light and IR LEDs for temporary elevation of skin temperature, within a treatment time of 30 minutes. The device is comprised of a panel of LEDs that is adjustable to conform generally to the outer dimensions of the individual being treated, a software controlled console that is used to select and maintain the application of the LED light, a power adaptor, and cables that connect to the energy source. The device is powered by connecting it to an 85-264 VAC, at 3 amps, 47-63 Hz. power source.
#### Operator Controls:
The device is controlled by an operator. The operator controls include additional safety measures including an EMERGENCY STOP button. If activated, the Emergency Stop halts the program and shuts off the power that is delivering the LED light to the individual being treated.
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# 7. Substantial Equivalence Discussion
The following table compares the Contour Light CL-100 with the predicate devices.
| Table 5A - Comparison of Characteristics | |
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| Attribute | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
|--------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Contour Research, LLC | Lipo Laser Ltd | Erchonia Corporation | BioPhotas, Inc. | |
| Trade Name | Contour Light CL-100 | Strawberry and<br>Cream Low Level<br>Laser system | Zerona Z6 OTC | LifeLight | |
| 510(k) Number | K202955 | K130341 | K143007 | K122237 | |
| Product Code | OLI, ILY | OLI | OLI | ILY | Comparable |
| Regulation Number | §878.5400, §890.5500 | §878.5400 | §878.5400 | §890.5500 | Comparable |
| | | Clinical/Design Features | | | |
| Indications for Use | The Contour Light CL-<br>100 is indicated for<br>use as a non-invasive<br>dermatological<br>aesthetic treatment<br>for the reduction of<br>circumference of hips,<br>waist, and thighs.<br>The Contour Light CL-<br>100 device is intended<br>to deliver heat in the<br>IR spectrum to<br>provide topical | The low level laser<br>model Strawberry<br>and Strawberry and<br>Cream can be used<br>for the non-invasive<br>temporary reduction<br>in waist<br>circumference by the<br>disruption of<br>adipocyte cells<br>within the fat layer<br>for the release of fat<br>and lipids from these<br>cells for non-invasive<br>aesthetic use. | The Zerona® Z6 OTC<br>device is indicated for<br>use as a non-invasive<br>dermatological aesthetic<br>treatment for the<br>reduction of<br>circumference of hips,<br>waist, and thighs. | The BioPhotas<br>LifeLight device is<br>intended to<br>deliver heat in the<br>IR spectrum to<br>provide topical<br>heating for the<br>purpose of<br>elevating tissue<br>temperature; for<br>the temporary<br>relief of minor<br>muscle and joint | The subject device<br>indication for use is<br>essentially identical<br>to the first<br>indication for use<br>of the Zerona®<br>predicate device,<br>and essentially<br>identical to the first<br>indication for use<br>of the IR predicate<br>device (LifeLight). |
| | heating for the<br>purpose of elevating<br>tissue temperature;<br>for the temporary<br>relief of minor muscle<br>and joint pain,<br>arthritis and muscle<br>spasm; relieving<br>stiffness; promoting<br>the relaxation of<br>muscle tissue; and to<br>temporarily increase<br>local blood<br>circulation. | | | pain, arthritis and<br>muscle spasm;<br>relieving stiffness;<br>promoting the<br>relaxation of<br>muscle tissue; and<br>to temporarily<br>increase local<br>blood circulation.<br>The blue<br>spectrum light is<br>intended to<br>reduce the<br>appearance of<br>mild to moderate<br>acne vulgaris. | |
| Non-invasive? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Lamp Specifications | | | | | |
| Wavelength | 635nm<br>880nm | 660nm | 635nm | 464nm, 640nm,<br>880nm | Similar |
| Output<br>Intensity/Irradiance<br>(mW/cm²) | 4.1mW/cm²<br>0.5mW/cm² | 5-10mW/cm² | <1mW/cm² | 10.9 mW/cm² for<br>465nm | Similar |
| Recommended<br>Treatment Time<br>(Minutes) | 30 minutes | 10 – 20 minutes | 0-9.9 minutes | 30 minutes | Similar |
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### 8. Non-Clinical Performance Data
To demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of Contour Light CL-100 device and to show substantial equivalence to the predicate devices, Contour Research, LLC completed the following non-clinical tests. Results confirm that the design and performance specifications for the device are met. Reports as applicable are filed with their respective sections. The Contour Light CL-100 passed test requirements as identified below:
- Electrical safety testing per IEC 60601-1 - Passed
- Electromagnetic Disturbance testing per IEC 60601-1-2 – Passed
- Software verification and validation per IEC 62304/FDA Guidance - Completed.
- Shelf Life Testing Supports useful device life of 5 years ●
- Internal Design Validation Testing
#### 9. Clinical Performance Data
None submitted.
### 10. Conclusions
The Contour Research, LLC Contour Light CL-100 device has an intended use with red light that is essentially identical to the K130341 and K143007 devices' first intended use, and it also has an intended use that is essentially identical to the K122237 predicate device's intended use with infrared light. The proposed device and its predicates share similar technological characteristics for achieving the desired effects, and the minor differences in technological characteristics do not raise new types of questions regarding safety and effectiveness for its indications for use. Performance testing has demonstrated the Contour Light CL-100 is as safe and effective as the predicate devices. Therefore, the Contour Light CL-100 device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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