K210951 · Ceramoptec GmbH · GEX · Sep 1, 2021 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K210951
Device Name
Leonardo Mini Blue
Applicant
Ceramoptec GmbH
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Sep 1, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Abbreviated
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Leonardo Mini Blue 445nm Laser is intended for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis and coagulation of soft tissue.
Device Story
Leonardo Mini Blue 445nm Laser is a diode laser system for soft tissue surgery. Device converts electrical energy into 445 nm coherent laser radiation via semiconductor diodes; 635 nm aiming beam provided. System includes touch screen control panel for setting laser power and treatment parameters. Energy delivered to tissue via fiber-optic delivery system. Features automatic optical fiber recognition via coding. Operated by physicians in clinical settings. Provides continuous and pulsed wave modes. Output affects tissue through thermal effects (incision, ablation, coagulation). Benefits include precise soft tissue management. Powered by mains or Li-ion rechargeable batteries.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence established through bench testing and compliance with international standards (IEC 60601 series, IEC 60825-1, IEC 62304).
Technological Characteristics
Diode laser system; 445 nm wavelength; 10W max power; 635 nm aiming beam. Features touch screen interface, internal fan cooling, and Li-ion battery/mains power. Automatic fiber recognition system. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-22, IEC 60825-1, and IEC 62304. Software validated for moderate level of concern.
Indications for Use
Indicated for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis, and coagulation of soft tissue in general, plastic surgery, and dermatology.
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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September 1, 2021
CeramOptec GmbH % Daniel Kamm Principal Engineer Kamm & Associates 8870 Ravello Ct Naples, Florida 34114
Re: K210951
Trade/Device Name: Leonardo Mini Blue 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: March 28, 2021 Received: March 30, 2021
Dear Daniel Kamm:
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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K210951
Device Name Leonardo Mini Blue 445nm Laser
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Leonardo Mini Blue 445nm Laser is intended for incision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis and coagulation of soft tissue.
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary: 510(k) Number K210951 CeramOptec GMBH Siemensstrabe 44 Bonn Nordrhein-Westfalen, Bonn, Germany D-53121 Registration Number: 3003340844 Phone Number: +49 (228) 97 967 - 0 Date Prepared: August 31, 2021 Contact: Dr. Roland Dreschau, Director
- 1) Identification of the Device: Trade/Device Name: Leonardo® Mini Blue 445nm Laser 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
- 2) Equivalent legally marketed device: K192272, A.R.C. Laser GmbH Trade/Device Name: Wolf 445nm 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
- 3) Reference Devices (Sterile Single Patient Use Fiberoptic Probes) Biolitec Medical Devices, Inc.: MegaBeam ENT Probe: K113858., 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 and Biolitec Medical Devices, Inc.: MegaBeam 400 Micron Forward fire: K113709. 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
- 4) Indications for Use: The Leonardo Mini Blue 445nm Laser is intended for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis and coagulation of soft tissue.
- 5) Description of the Device: The laser family LEONARDO® Mini Blue is a laser system with functions and ergonomics specially developed for medical applications. A control panel is used to set treatment
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parameters, such as laser power. User-friendly menu navigation ensures a reliable operation while allowing physicians to concentrate on the essential aspects of treatment. The fiber-coupled semiconductor laser diodes convert electrical energy to coherent laser radiation with the wavelength of 445 nm (aiming beam 635 nm). A beam transporting system delivers this energy to affected surfaces and organs. Depending on the model, the LEONARDO® Mini Blue laser has the following maximum laser output power:
LEONARDO® Mini Blue: 10W@445nm
LEONARDO® Mini Blue is available as a single-wavelength device with 445 nm. All LEONARDO® Mini Blue laser can be operated in continuous mode. Additional special treatment modes for specific treatment procedures or in combination with corresponding application fibers are available, depending on the configuration of the unit. For safety reasons, the LEONARDO® Mini Blue laser is equipped with a system for automatic recognition of the optical fibers used. Application fibers from CeramOptec have coding for communicating with the laser device.
| Characteristic | A.R.C. Laser GmbH<br>Device Wolf 445nm K192272 | CeramOptec GMBH<br>Leonardo® Mini Blue 445nm Laser |
|------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for<br>Use | The Wolf 445 nm is intended for incision,<br>excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis<br>and coagulation of soft tissue. | The Leonardo Mini Blue 445nm Laser is<br>intended for incision, excision, vaporization,<br>ablation, hemostasis and coagulation of soft<br>tissue. SAME |
| Photo | Image: A.R.C. Laser GmbH Device Wolf 445nm K192272 | Image: CeramOptec GMBH Leonardo® Mini Blue 445nm Laser |
| Display | Touch Screen | Touch Screen SAME |
| Mode | Diode Laser | Diode Laser SAME |
| Laser power | 0.5 W up to 10 W | Up to 10 W SAME |
| Laser type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser SAME |
| Wavelength | 445 nm | 445 nm SAME |
#### Substantial Equivalence Chart
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| Characteristic | A.R.C. Laser GmbH<br>Device Wolf 445nm K192272 | CeramOptec GMBH<br>Leonardo® Mini Blue 445nm Laser |
|---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Aiming beam | 532 nm | 635 nm Both predicate and proposed<br>device aiming beams are within the<br>readily visible spectrum. No adverse<br>safety or effectiveness impact. |
| Aiming beam<br>power | ≤ 5 mW | Max. 4 Mw. Comparable. No adverse safety<br>or effectiveness impact. |
| Laser Class | 4 | 4 |
| Operation<br>mode | Pulsed, Continuous Wave (CW) | Pulsed, Continuous Wave (CW) SAME |
| Pulse length/<br>duration | ≤ 4 Watt: 1 ms to 45 sec and CW<br>> 4 Watt: 1 ms to 60 ms | 10 Watt: 10 ms to 1 sec and CW.<br>Useful range for the indications. No adverse<br>safety or effectiveness impact. |
| Pulse<br>frequency | ≤ 4 Watt: 0.01 Hz to 500 Hz and SP<br>> 4 Watt: 0.02 Hz to 6.6 Hz and SP | 10 Watt: 0.5Hz - 50Hz<br>Useful range for the indications. No adverse<br>safety or effectiveness impact. |
| Cooling | Air | Internal Fan. No adverse safety or<br>effectiveness impact. |
| Main power<br>Supply | 100-240 V~, 47-63 Hz, 1.06-0.45 A | Mains operated OR Li-ion rechargeable<br>battery. No adverse safety or effectiveness<br>impact. |
| Dimensions of<br>system | H 10.06 cm (3.9 inches), W 20.3 cm (7.9<br>inches), 23.9 cm (9.4 inches) | H 6 cm, W 9 cm, L 21,5 cm. SMALLER. No<br>adverse safety or effectiveness impact. |
| Weight | 2.8 kg (6.17 pounds) | 0.960kg (without batteries)<br>2x 0.045kg (battery weight)<br>LIGHTER WEIGHT No adverse safety or<br>effectiveness impact. |
- 6) The technological characteristics are substantially the same, so there are no issues impacting safety and effectiveness. Safety and Effectiveness, comparison to predicate device. The results of bench testing indicate that the new device is as safe and effective as the predicate device.
### 7) Summary of non-clinical testing:
Firmware was validated according to the FDA Guidance: Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices Document issued on: May 11, 2005. Software validation documents were provided for a moderate level of concern. This device complies with the applicable portions of the standards listed below:
21 CFR Part 1040 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR LIGHT-EMITTING PRODUCTS
EN 1041:2008 Information Supplied By The Manufacturer Of Medical Devices
ISO 14971: 2007 Medical devices — Application of risk management to medical devices FDA # 5-40
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IEC ISO 15223-1:2016 (Corrected Version 2017-03) Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling, and information to be supplied - Part 1: General requirements FDA # 5-117
IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance.
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
IEC 60601-1-6:2010+A1:2013 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability
IEC 60601-2-22: 2007+A1:2012 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment FDA # 12-268
IEC 62304: 2006 Medical device software - Software life cycle processes
IEC 62366-1:2007+A1:2014 Medical devices - Part 1: Application of usability engineering to medical devices FDA # 5-114
IEC 60825-1: 2007 Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification, and requirements [Including: Technical Corrigendum 1 (2008), Interpretation Sheet 1 (2007), Interpretation Sheet 2 (2007)] FDA # 12-273
The IEC standards testing was conducted by an accredited testing laboratory "EZU".
- 8) Summary of clinical testing: Clinical testing was not required to establish substantial equivalence.
- 9) Conclusion: After analyzing bench and clinical tests, it is the conclusion of CeramOptec GMBH that the new CeramOptec GMBH Leonardo® Mini Blue 445nm Laser is as safe and effective as the predicate device, have few technological differences, and has the same indications for use, thus rendering it substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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