K211979 · Lumenis, Inc. · GEX · Jun 21, 2022 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K211979
Device Name
Lumenis Y&R Laser System
Applicant
Lumenis, Inc.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jun 21, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The YandR System, handpiece and accessories are intended for dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue as follows: 1410 nm Indications for Use: - Fractional skin resurfacing procedures 1927 nm Indications for Use - Fractional skin resurfacing procedures LPTT (Polytherapy) application of 1410 nm and 1927 nm simultaneously - Fractional skin resurfacing procedures
Device Story
Lumenis Y&R Laser System is a non-ablative fractional laser for dermatological soft tissue coagulation. System comprises console (laser diodes, power supply, software), GUI control panel, NAFR handpiece, and footswitch. Device delivers 1410 nm and 1927 nm wavelengths via fiber optics to handpiece; user selects single wavelength or simultaneous LPTT (Laser Polytherapy Treatment) mode. Velocity sensor adjusts laser delivery to maintain spot density regardless of handpiece speed. Used in clinical settings by trained professionals. Output consists of microthermal zones (MTZs) in skin; clinical benefit is skin resurfacing. LPTT mode places spots of both wavelengths adjacent to each other without overlap. Safety and effectiveness supported by porcine histology studies comparing MTZ formation and wound healing to single-wavelength modes.
Clinical Evidence
No human clinical studies performed. Evidence based on porcine histology study (n=3 Yorkshire Cross swine). Evaluated MTZ formation and wound healing at 0, 1, 7, and 14 days post-treatment for 1410nm, 1927nm, and LPTT modes. Results showed re-epithelialization by day 7 for all modes, with no adverse events or overlapping lesions in LPTT mode.
Technological Characteristics
Non-ablative fractional laser system. Wavelengths: 1410 nm and 1927 nm. Features velocity sensor for spot density control. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-22, IEC 60825-1, ISO 10993-1, IEC 62304, ISO 14971. Connectivity: GUI-based console control. Sterilization: Single-use removable tips.
Indications for Use
Indicated for fractional skin resurfacing procedures requiring soft tissue coagulation in dermatology patients.
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.
Predicate Devices
Fraxel IV SR Laser System and Accessories (K063808)
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June 21, 2022
Lumenis Inc. % Kathy Maynor Regulatory Consultant Kathy Maynor 26 Rebecca Ct Homosassa, Florida 34446
Re: K211979
Trade/Device Name: Lumenis Y&R Laser System 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, ONG Dated: May 6, 2022 Received: May 9, 2022
Dear Kathy Maynor:
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.
Jianting Wang 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) K211979
Device Name
Lumenis YandR Laser System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The YandR System, handpiece and accessories are intended for dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue as follows:
1410 nm Indications for Use:
- · Fractional skin resurfacing procedures
1927 nm Indications for Use
- · Fractional skin resurfacing procedures
LPTT (Polytherapy) application of 1410 nm and 1927 nm simultaneously
· Fractional skin resurfacing procedures
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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# K211979
#### Section 8 510(k) Summary
A summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92
| Owner Name | Lumenis Inc. |
|--------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address | 1870 Milestone Dr.<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84104 |
| Contact Person | Kathy Maynor<br>Regulatory Consultant<br>Email: kmaynor77@gmail.com<br>Phone: 352-586-3113 (cell) |
| Summary Preparation Date | June 21, 2022 |
#### I. Submitter Information [21 CFR 807.92(a) (1)]
#### II. Name of device [21 CFR 807.92 (a) (2)]
| Trade or Proprietary Name | The Lumenis Y&R Laser System | | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|----------------------|
| Common Device Name(s),<br>Regulatory Class and<br>Classification Name | Product<br>Code(s) | Classification Panel | Regulation |
| Powered Laser Surgical<br>Instrument<br>Class II<br>Classification Name:<br>Laser surgical instrument<br>for use in general and<br>plastic surgery and in<br>dermatology | GEX | General & Plastic<br>Surgery Panel, 79<br>(SU) | § 21 CFR<br>878.4810 |
| | ONG | General & Plastic<br>Surgery Panel, 79<br>(SU) | § 21 CFR<br>878.4810 |
#### III. Predicate Devices [21 CFR 807.92(a) (3)]
| 510(k) # | Trade Name | Product Code |
|----------|-------------------------------------------|--------------|
| K063808 | Fraxel IV SR Laser System and Accessories | GEX |
| K130193 | Fraxel Dual 1550/1927 nm | GEX |
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# K211979
#### IV. Device Description [21 CFR 807.92(a) (4)]
The Lumenis YandR Laser System consists of:
- · System console (contains the laser diodes, the system software, power supply, and various other electronic and mechanical parts)
- · Operator control panel with touch-screen technology (GUI)
- · NAFR handpiece and single-use removable tips
- · Footswitch and other laser safety accessories
The non-ablative fractional NAFR handpiece emits two wavelengths - 1410nm and 1927nm. The 1410nm and 1927nm laser diode modules are located in the console and are coupled into the single handpiece via fiber optics. Through the GUI screen on the system console, the user can select either fractional wavelength, or a combination of both.
#### V. Intended use and Indications for Use [21 CFR 807.92(a)]
The YandR System, handpiece and accessories are intended for dermatological procedures requiring the coagulation of soft tissue as follows:
### 1410 nm Indications for Use
- · Fractional skin resurfacing procedures
### 1927 nm Indications for Use
- · Fractional skin resurfacing procedures
### LPTT (Laser Polytherapy Treatment) application of 1410 nm and 1927 nm simultaneously
- · Fractional skin resurfacing procedures.
The IFU for the YandR system and the IFU for the predicate Fraxel systems differ in that the IFU for the YandR systems contains instructions for the clinical use of the LPTT (laser polytherapy) mode where the 1410 nm and 1927 nm wavelengths are fired simultaneously, resulting in spots of each wavelength placed next to each other on the skin. This mode is not present in the predicate Fraxel lasers. The IFU for the YandR system also contains only instructions for fractional skin resurfacing procedures.
The laser polytherapy mode is indicated for fractional skin resurfacing procedures, as are the predicate Fraxel lasers. To ensure that the use of the LPTT mode for these wavelengths is comparable to the use of the single wavelengths independently, Lumenis performed a histology study that showed substantially equivalent results when the LPTT dual wavelength mode was compared to the single wavelength mode. The technical differences do not affect the safety or effectiveness of the system.
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### K211979
#### VI. Summary of technological characteristics of the device compared to the predicates [21 CFR 807.92(a)(6)]
The technical characteristics for the Lumenis YandR are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. The mode of operation is the same as the predicates.
The non-ablative 1410 nm wavelength has some differences in power and tip size when compared to the predicate Fraxel laser (K063808), but the histology study showed the expected results for wound healing. The wavelength, maximum pulse energy per microbeam, pulse width, repetition rate and microbeam spot size are either the same or within the range of the cleared predicate device (K063808).
The non-ablative 1927 nm wavelength has some differences in power, pulse repetition rate and tip size when compared to the predicate Fraxel device (K130193), but the histology showed the expected results for wound healing. The wavelength, maximum pulse energy per microbeam, pulse width, repetition rate and microbeam spot size are the same or within the range of the cleared predicate device (K130193).
Both the YandR system and the predicate Fraxel devices contain a velocity sensor that adjusts laser delivery to control the spot density independent of variations in speed.
The YandR system contains an additional operational mode – the LPTT (laser polytherapy treatment). This mode is not present in the predicate Fraxel devices, and it allows the 1410 nm and 1927 nm laser beams to be fired simultaneously in a manner which places the resulting laser spots next to each other. Lumenis did perform histology testing to justify the technical differences and the use of the LPTT mode to support substantial equivalence.
#### VII. Performance Testing [21 CFR 807.92(b)(1)]
IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment-Part 1: General Requirements for safety IEC 60601-1-2 Medical Electrical Equipment 1-2 General Requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Electromagnetic Compatibility
IEC 60601-2-22 Medical Electrical Equipment-Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment
IEC 60825-1 Safety of laser products-Part 1: Equipment Classification, requirements and user's guide
ISO 10993-1 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 1
IEC 62304 Medical Device Software
ISO 14971 Risk Analysis
In addition, software verification and performance validation testing were performed.
Lumenis Inc. also performed histology testing on porcine animals. The purpose of this study was to determine the existence, physical extent, and wound healing response of
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microthermal zones (MTZs) produced by the Y&R fractional laser device, to verify the non-ablative nature of the device, and complete wound healing were examined at different time points post-treatment.
Lumenis performed histology testing on porcine animals for all three treatment modes of the YandR system (1410nm, 1927nm and LPTT). Testing was performed safely on the test animals, and the histology results complied with the FDA requirements at 0, 1, 7 and 14 days after treatment. Three [3] female (Yorkshire Cross) crossbred swine were used in this study. During the in-life stage, vital signs were monitored, clinical observations and body weights were monitored and recorded. At the end of the procedure at days 0, 7, and 13, the animal was awakened and transferred to the recovery room. On the last day of trial (day 14), animals were euthanized and skin treatment sites were harvested, sliced and stained with H&E staining. Histopathology analysis showed that by day seven after radiation all treatment sites for all treatment modes were covered with an intact epidermal layer (Reepithelization). No adverse events or unexpected complications were detected in the swines.
In all instances, the Lumenis YandR Laser System functioned as intended and the results observed were as expected.
Also, similarly to other cleared laser systems with combined wavelengths (K203441) we also histology tested the LPTT mode and found that there were no relevant differences in either the initial shape of the incursion into the skin or in wound healing. Similarly, the histology results showed no overlapping lesions were noted in LPTT treated sites and there was always normal skin tissue between two lesions when present.
#### VIII. Clinical Data [21 CFR 807.92(b) (2)]
Based on the similarities in the safety and effectiveness profiles of the subject and the predicate, no human clinical studies were deemed needed to support this submission.
#### IX. Conclusions Safety and Effectiveness SE [21 CFR 807.92(b) (3)]
The Lumenis Y&R Laser System is as safe and effective as the predicate devices. The proposed Lumenis Y&R Laser System has the same intended use and indications, similar technological characteristics, and the same principles of operation as its predicate devices. Thus, the Lumenis Y&R Laser System is substantially equivalent to its predicate.
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