K210376 · Guangzhou Haoxingwan Technology Co., Ltd. · OHT · Oct 7, 2021 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K210376
Device Name
Superior Hair Remover
Applicant
Guangzhou Haoxingwan Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
OHT · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Oct 7, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Superior Hair Remover is an over the-counter device intended for removal of unwanted body and/or facial hair.
Device Story
Superior Hair Remover is an over-the-counter, AC-powered home-use device for hair reduction. It utilizes Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology via a Xenon arc flashlamp. The device features a hand-held handle, main unit, and attachable flash heads. Operation involves direct tissue illumination; the device includes a skin contact detection sensor that prevents light pulse emission unless full contact is achieved. Users operate the device to treat unwanted hair; the process is non-invasive, avoiding cutting or pulling. The device includes over-temperature protection and adjustable intensity levels. Clinical benefit is the reduction of unwanted hair growth with minimal pain. Safety is managed through adherence to electrical and photobiological standards.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing included electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), photobiological safety (IEC 62471), and performance testing. Biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10) was performed. A human factors usability study with 60 participants confirmed correct labeling comprehension and device operation.
Technological Characteristics
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) device using a Xenon arc flashlamp. Wavelength: 510nm-1100nm. Energy density: 2.6-5.1 J/cm². Spot sizes: 1cm², 2cm², 3.6cm². Power: 100-240V AC. Features skin contact detection and over-temperature protection. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60601-2-57, and IEC 62471. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for removal of unwanted body and/or facial hair in the general population using an over-the-counter device.
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 7, 2021
Guangzhou Haoxingwan Technology Co., Ltd. % Iris Wang Consultant Shenzhen Joyantech Consulting Co.,Ltd. 1713A, Block A, Zhongguan Times Square, Liuxian Avenue, Xil Town Shenzhen, Guangdong 518000 China
Re: K210376
Trade/Device Name: Superior Hair Remover 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: OHT Dated: August 21, 2021 Received: August 27, 2021
Dear Iris Wang:
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 Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K210376
Device Name Superior Hair Remover
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Superior Hair Remover is an over the-counter device intended for removal of unwanted body and/or facial hair.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
### K210376
This summary of 510(K) safety and effectiveness information is submitted As Required by requirements of SMDA and 21 CFR §807.92.
## 1. Administrative Information
| Submission Date | February04, 2021 |
|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Guangzhou Haoxingwan Technology Co., Ltd.<br>Address:<br>Room 718, No.9, Linhe West Road, Tianhe District,<br>Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, China.<br>Contact person: Mr. Chun Tao<br>TEL: +86-18929315726<br>E-Mail: taoc@myusmile.com |
| Submission<br>Correspondent | Shenzhen Joyantech Consulting Co., Ltd.<br>1713A, 17th Floor, Block A, Zhongguan Times Square, Liuxian<br>Avenue, Xili Town, Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong<br>Province, China.<br>Contact person: Mr. Field Fu; Ms. Iris Wang;<br>E-Mail: iris@cefda.com; field@cefda.com<br>Image: logo |
| Establishment<br>registration number | 3015527463 |
# 2. Device Information
| Type of 510(K): | Traditional |
|----------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Submission: | |
| Device Name: | Superior Hair Remover |
| Model: | T31, T61 |
| Classification Name: | Light Based Over-The-Counter Hair Removal |
| Review Panel: | General & Plastic Surgery |
| Device Class: | 2 |
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## 3. Predicate Device
| Manufacturer: | Shenzhen Bosidin Technology Co. Ltd. |
|----------------|----------------------------------------|
| Device Name: | IPL Home Use Hair Removal Device |
| Model: | D-1128, D-1103, D-1119, D-1129, D-1130 |
| 510(k) Number: | K192432 |
| Product Code: | OHT |
# 4. Device Description
The Superior Hair Remover, an over-the-counter device, is a home-use device for the removal of unwanted hair from body parts. The device provides hair reduction using Intense Pulse Light(IPL) technology. It works below the skin's surface and does not involve any cutting or pulling, reducing hair growth with minimal pain. The device can detect appropriate skin contact. If the device is not properly applied to the treatment area (in full contact with the skin), the device cannot emit the treatment light pulses. The device can flash for 300,000 times.
The device is composed of a hand-held handle, a main unit, an external power cord, and eye protector, two attachable flash heads. It is used AC Powered (100-240V AC, 50/60Hz).
The Superior Hair Remover includes T31 and T61 two models. Their indications for use, working principle, mode of action, operating mode, over-temperature protection function, structure design, button function, skin contact detection function, treatment area, spot size and operation are basically identical, with the minor differences contains product appearance, control buttons on touch panel, light intensity levels.
# 5. Intended Use/ Indications for Use
The Superior Hair Remover is an over the-counter device intended for removal of unwanted body and/or facial hair.
# 6. Comparison with Predicate Device
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The subject device The Superior Hair Remover, Model: T31, T61 is substantially equivalent to the predicate device(K192432). This conclusion is based upon comparison on intended use, technological characteristics, materials and applicable safety standards. The difference between the subject device and predicate device do not raise any issues on the device safety and effectiveness. The detailed device comparison information is described in VOL_012.
| Items | Subject Device | Predicate Device (K192432) | Comparison |
|------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| Device Name<br>and Model | Superior Hair Remover,<br>Model: T31, T61 | IPL Home Use Hair Removal<br>Device,<br>Model(s): D-1128, D-1103,<br>D-1119, D-1129, D-1130 | N/A |
| Product code | OHT | OHT | SE |
| Regulation<br>number | 878.4810 | 878.4810 | SE |
| Device class | 2 | 2 | SE |
| Location for use | OTC | OTC | SE |
| Intended Use | The Superior Hair Remover<br>is an over the-counter<br>device intended for removal<br>of unwanted body and/or<br>facial hair. | IPL Home Use Hair Removal<br>Device is an over-the-counter<br>device intended for removal<br>of unwanted body and/or<br>facial hair. | SE |
| Source Energy | AC mains | Powered by external power<br>adapter | Different<br>Note 1 |
| Device Type | Intense Pulsed Light | Intense Pulsed Light | SE |
| Energy medium | Xenon Arc Flashlamp | Xenon Arc Flashlamp | SE |
| Wavelength (nm) | 510nm~1100nm | Regular window:<br>510nm~1100nm<br>Filter window: 600-<br>1100nm | SE |
| Energy<br>density<br>(J/cm²) | 3.1~5.0 J/cm²<br>(applicable for model T31)<br>2.6~5.1 J/cm²<br>(applicable for model T61) | 2.0~4.0J/cm²<br>(applicable for model D-1128,<br>D-1119, D-1129, D-1130)<br>2.5~4.5J/cm²<br>(applicable for model D-1103) | Different<br>Note 2 |
| Spot Size (cm2) | Standard flash head:<br>3.6cm²,<br>Attachable flash heads:<br>2cm², 1cm² | Regular window:<br>4.5cm², 2.0cm², 3.0cm²<br>Filter window: 2.5cm² | Different<br>Note 3 |
| Pulse duration | 11milliseconds | 7.5~14milliseconds | SE |
| Pulsing Control | Finger switch | Finger switch | SE |
| Delivery device | Direct illumination<br>to tissue | Direct illumination<br>to tissue | SE |
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Discussion of Comparable Items:
1) Note1:
"Source Energy" is a little different between subject device, but the subject device comply with IEC 60601-1 requirements. So the differences will not raise new safety or effectiveness issue.
#### 2) Note2:
The maximum energy density of subject device is minor different from predicate device.
But the subject device complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC60601-2-57 requirements. So the differences of function specification will not raise new safety or effectiveness issue.
#### 3) Note3:
Although it is a little different between subject device and predicate device, the spot size of device only affects the treatment target skin area per each pulse flashing, and the light density of different spot size is also in the range of energy density declared by subject device. And the subject device complies with IEC60601-1, IEC60601-2-57 requirement.
Therefore, the differences of spot size will not raise new safety or effectiveness issue.
# 7. Non-Clinical Test Summary
### 7.1.Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety Test
The subject device has been tested in compliance with the following standards:
1) AAMI/IEC 60601-1:2005+AMD 1: 2012 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
2) IEC 60601-1-2:2014 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests
3) IEC 60601-1-11:2015 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-11: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Requirements for medical
electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment
4) IEC 62471: 2006 Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems Page 4 of 6
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5) IEC 60601-2-57:2011 Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 2-57: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of non-laser light source equipment intended for therapeutic, diagnostic, monitoring and cosmetic/aesthetic use
### 7.2. Biocompatibility Test
The subject device has been tested in compliance with the following standards: 1) ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity 2) ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
### 7.3.Performance Test-Bench
Nonclinical, performance testing has been completed on the subject device.
### 7.4.Software Verification
The software documentation of the subject device was provided in accordance with FDA guidance document "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software in Medical Devices" issued May 11, 2005.
### 7.5.Usability study
Usability testing was completed in 60 subjects to evaluate device human factors and labeling comprehension.
A Human Factors Usability study was conducted using 60 participants to demonstrate the participants were capable of reading the instructions for use and labeling, and were then able to use the Superior Hair Remover correctly. The Usability study of Superior Hair Remover was conducted to ensure that the device user interface has been designed such that use errors that occur during use of the device that could cause harm or degrade medical treatment are either eliminated or reduced to the extent possible.
## 7.6.Clinical Study
No clinical testing was performed.
# 8. Conclusion
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The subject device Superior Hair Remover (Model: T31, T61) is substantially equivalent to the predicate device (K192432). This conclusion is based upon comparison on intended use, technological characteristics and applicable safety standards. Any difference in the technological characteristics does not raise any new issues or concerns of safety or effectiveness.
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