K212734 · Triangel Rsd Limited · GEX · Jun 6, 2023 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K212734
Device Name
Diode laser therapy device
Applicant
Triangel Rsd Limited
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jun 6, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Diode laser therapy device is intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the contact and non contact mode during surgical procedures. The device's 980nm laser is generally indicated for use in incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis or coagulation of soft tissue in ear, nose and throat and oral surgery (otolaryngology), dental procedures, gastroenterology, general surgery, dermatology, plastic surgery, podiatry, urology, gynecology. The device is further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis. The device's 1470nm laser is intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in non-contact mode during general surgery procedures, indicated for the treatment of reflux of the saphenous veins associated with varicose veins and varicosities.
Device Story
Diode laser therapy device generates 980nm and 1470nm laser wavelengths for soft tissue surgical applications. 980nm wavelength used for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis, and coagulation; 1470nm wavelength targets water molecules for treatment of saphenous vein reflux. Device operates in contact or non-contact modes; includes temperature monitoring system. Physician-operated in clinical settings. Laser light delivered via fiber optic; output controlled by user (continuous, pulse, or single modes). Aiming beam (650nm) assists positioning. Clinical benefit includes precise tissue management and minimally invasive vein treatment. Device output affects surgical site directly; clinical decision-making guided by physician assessment of tissue response.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical study implemented for the Diode laser therapy device. Bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Dual-wavelength diode laser (980nm/1470nm); air-cooled; Class IV type B. Materials: fiber optic (biocompatible per ISO 10993-5, -10, -11, -4). Dimensions: 38x46.5x22.5cm; weight 8kg. Electrical safety: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60825-1, IEC 60601-2-22. EMC: IEC 60601-1-2. Output: continuous, pulse, single modes.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients requiring soft tissue incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis, or coagulation in ENT, oral, dental, gastrointestinal, general, dermatological, plastic, podiatric, urological, and gynecological surgery; laser-assisted lipolysis; and treatment of saphenous vein reflux associated with varicose veins.
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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June 6, 2023
Triangel Rsd Limited % Boyle Wang General Manager Shanghai Truthful Information Technology Co., Ltd. Room608,No.738,Shangcheng Rd.,Pudong Shanghai, Shanghai 200120 China
Re: K212734
Trade/Device Name: Diode laser therapy device 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: April 28, 2023 Received: May 1, 2023
Dear Boyle 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.
Jianting Wang -S
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
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K212734
Device Name Diode laser therapy device
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Diode laser therapy device is intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the contact mode during surgical procedures. The device's 980mm laser is generally indicated for use in incision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis or coagulation of soft tissue in ear, nose and throat and oral surgery (otolaryngology), dental procedures, gastroenterology, general surgery, dermatology, plastic surgery, podiatry, urology, gynecology. The device is further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis. The device's intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in non-contact mode during general surgery procedures, indicated for the treatment of reflux of the saphenous veins associated with varicose veins and varicosities.
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| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
#### 510(k) number: K212734
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
## 1.0 Submitter's information
Name: TRIANGEL RSD LIMITED Address: Center Building 4, C Unit 324, #3088, Lekai North Street, Power Valley Technology, Baoding City, Heibei, China Phone Number: 86-18931273229 Contact: Zhao Fengdan Email: triangelrsd@triangelaser.com Date of Preparation: Jun.02, 2023
## Prior submissions
This is the first submission, there is no prior submission.
### Designated Submission Correspondent
Mr. Boyle Wang Shanghai Truthful Information Technology Co., Ltd. Room 608, No. 738 Shangcheng Rd., Pudong Shanghai, 200120 China Tel: +86-21-50313932 Email: Info@truthful.com.cn
### 2.0 Device information
| Trade name: | Diode laser therapy device |
|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common name: | Powered Laser Surgical Instrument |
| Regulation name: | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery<br>and in dermatology |
| Model(s): | ST-AR. |
### 3.0 Classification
Production code: GEX Regulation number: 21 CFR 878.4810 Classification: Class II General & Plastic Surgery Panel:
# 4.0 Predicate device information
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510(k) Number: K081015 Product Name: Ceralas Diode 980nm Laser System Manufacturer: Biolitec, Inc.
510(k) Number: K073063 Product Name: 15W Ceralas Diode 1470nm Laser System Manufacturer: Biolitec, Inc.
### 5.0 Indication for Use Statement
The Diode laser therapy device is intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the contact and non contact mode during surgical procedures. The device's 980nm laser is generally indicated for use in incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis or coagulation of soft tissue in ear, nose and throat and oral surgery (otolaryngology), dental procedures, gastroenterology, general surgery, dermatology, plastic surgery, podiatry, urology, gynecology. The device is further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis. The device's 1470nm laser is intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in non-contact mode during general surgery procedures, indicated for the treatment of reflux of the saphenous veins associated with varicose veins and varicosities.
### 6.0 Device description
The diode laser generates a 980nm wavelength laser to act on a target tissue to achieve resection, hemostasis, ablation, and coaqulation of the target tissue. The diode laser generates a 1470 nm wavelength laser that acts on the water molecules of the target tissue to achieve the function of treatment of reflux of the saphenous veins associated with varicose veins and varicosities. The Diode laser therapy device has following characteristics:
- Dual wavelengths A
- A Temperature monitoring system
# 7.0 Non-Clinical Test Conclusion
| Item | Technical specification |
|--------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Wavelength | 980nm±5nm, 1470nm±5nm |
| Max Power | 16W/980nm±20%, 4.5W/1470nm±20%, 0.5mw/650nm |
| Security Level | Class IV type B |
| Laser Output Mode | Continuous, Pulse, Single. |
| Pulse Width | 0.05ms-1s (stepping 0.05, 0.1ms) |
| Cooling | Air Cooling |
| Size | 38×46.5×22.5cm |
| Net Weight | 8KG |
| Fuse | ⌀5×25, 2A |
| Laser Output Power | 16W/980nm±10%, 4.5W/1470nm±10% |
#### Table 1 - Product Technical Specification
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| | 0.05mw/650nm |
|----------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| Fiber Diameter | Φ400 |
| Aiming beam | 650 nm, red 0.5 mW, user controlled intensity |
| Treatment mode | Continuous, Pulse, Single. |
### Table 2 - Biocompatibility testing for components contacting patients
| Item | Proposed Device | Result |
|--------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Cytotoxicity | Under the conditions of the study, the device is noncytotoxic. | Pass |
| Irritation | Under the conditions of the study, the device is nonirritating. | Pass |
| Sensitization | Under the conditions of the study, the device is nonsensitizing | Pass |
| Aucte systemic toxicity, | Under the conditions of the study, the device does show aucte systemic toxicity | Pass |
| Pyrogen test | Under the conditions of the study, the device does show pyrogen | Pass |
| In vitro hemolytic test | Under the conditions of the study, the device does show In vitro hemolytic risk | Pass |
# 8.0 _Clinical Test Conclusion
No clinical study implemented for the Diode laser therapy device.
# 9.0 Technological Characteristic Comparison Table
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| Item | Proposed device | Predicated device | Remark | |
|----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|---|
| Product Code | GEX | GEX | Identical | |
| Regulation No. | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | Identical | |
| Class | II | II | Identical | |
| Product name | Diode laser therapy device | Ceralas Diode 980nm Laser System | 15W Ceralas Diode 1470nm<br>Laser System | |
| 510(k) No. | K212734 | K081015 | K073063 | - |
| Models | ST-AR | D15 | D1470 | - |
| Intended use | The Diode laser therapy device is<br>intended for delivery of laser light to soft<br>tissue in the contact and non contact<br>mode during surgical procedures. The<br>device's 980nm laser is generally<br>indicated for use in incision, excision,<br>vaporization, ablation, hemostasis or<br>coagulation of soft tissue in ear, nose and<br>throat and oral surgery (otolaryngology),<br>dental procedures, gastroenterology,<br>general surgery, dermatology, plastic<br>surgery, podiatry, urology, gynecology.<br>The device is further indicated for laser<br>assisted lipolysis. | The Ceralas D 980 is intended for<br>delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the<br>contact or noncontact mode during<br>surgical procedures, including via<br>endoscopes, introducers, or catheters.<br>The Ceralas D 980 is generally indicated<br>for incision, excision, vaporization,<br>ablation, hemostasis, or coagulation of<br>soft tissue in ear, nose and throat and<br>oral surgery (otolaryngology), dental<br>procedures, arthroscopy,<br>gastroenterology, general surgery,<br>dermatology, plastic surgery,<br>podiatry, urology, gynecology,<br>neurosurgery (peripheral nervous<br>system), pulmonary surgery, and<br>cardiothoracic surgery, and | * Gap 1 | |
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| | | ophthalmology. This Ceralas D 980 is<br>specifically indicated for laser assisted<br>lipolysis. | | |
|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|
| | The device's 1470nm laser is intended<br>for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in<br>non-contact mode during general surgery<br>procedures, indicated for the treatment of<br>reflux of the saphenous veins associated<br>with varicose veins and varicosities. | | The Ceralas D1470 is a diode<br>laser that is intended for delivery<br>of laser light to soft tissue in<br>non-contact mode during<br>general surgery procedures.<br>The device is indicated for the<br>treatment of reflux of the<br>saphenous veins associated<br>with varicose veins and<br>varicosities. | Same |
| Patient<br>Population | Adult | Adult | Adult | Same |
* Gap analysis:
Gap 1: The proposed device does not use with the endoscope, the indication of Arthroscopy, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neurosurgery, treatment of reflux of the saphenous veins and varicosities, which the predicate device applies does not apply to the proposed device, less indication will not bring additional risks to the proposed device.
Gap 2: The proposed device defines specific contraindication which does not bring additional clinical risk for the product use.
#### Table 4- Performance Comparison
| Item | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Remark |
|------|----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| | Diode laser therapy device | Ceralas Diode 980nm Laser System<br>15W Ceralas Diode 1470nm Laser<br>System | |
| | K212734 | K081015<br>K073063 | |
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| Wavelength | 980nm±5nm,1470nm±10nm | 980 nm | 1470 nm | Same |
|----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Output Power max. | 16W/980nm±20%,<br>4.5W/1470nm±20% | 15 Watt | 15 Watt | * Gap 2 |
| Aiming beam | 650 nm, red 0.5 mW, user<br>controlled intensity | 635 nm, red 4 mW, user controlled<br>intensity | 635 nm, red 4 mW, user controlled<br>intensity | * Gap 3 |
| Treatment mode | Continuous or Pulsed | Continuous or Pulsed | Continuous or Pulsed | Same |
| Power supply | AC110V±11V, 60HZ | 110/220 V | 110/220 V | * Gap 4 |
| Interval | 980nm 1% ~ 100%,<br>1470nm 2% ~100%,<br>continuously adjustable<br>energy | 980nm 1% ~ 100%, continuously<br>adjustable energy | 1470nm 2% ~100%, continuously<br>adjustable energy | Same |
| Cooling system | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled | Same |
| Fiber (applied part) | Sterile, for single use | Single use or repeated use | Single use or repeated use | * Gap 5 |
* Gap analysis:
Gap 2, the 980nm max power of the proposed device is close to the predicate device, which does not create additional risk to the product use. For 1470m max power of the proposed device is different to the predicate device, we collect clinical survey data, and clinical literature which can support the efficacy of the 4.5W is effective to realize its intended performance, the lower 4.5W can risks compared to predicate device.
Gap 3, the aiming beam of the two device are close, which difference does not create additional risks to the product clinical use.
Gap 4, the power supply range of the proposed device is included in the predicate device.
Gap 5, the fiber (applied part) of the proposed device is for single use, sterile, which will not create addtional risks compared to the equivalence device.
#### Table 5- Safety Comparison
| Item | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Remark |
|------|-----------------|------------------|--------|
|------|-----------------|------------------|--------|
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| | Diode laser therapy device | Ceralas Diode 980nm Laser<br>System | 15W Ceralas Diode 1470nm<br>Laser System | |
|-----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|
| | K212734 | K081015 | K073063 | |
| Materials<br>contacting user | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Same |
| Biocompatibility of<br>materials<br>contacting user | Cytotoxicity, Comply with ISO<br>10993-5;<br>Irritation, Sensitization, comply<br>with ISO 10993-10;<br>Aucte systemic toxicity,<br>Pyrogen test comply with ISO<br>10993-11;<br>In vitro hemolytic test comply<br>with ISO 10993-4. | Cytotoxicity, Comply with ISO<br>10993-5;<br>Irritation, Sensitization, comply<br>with ISO 10993-10 | Cytotoxicity, Comply with ISO<br>10993-5;<br>Irritation, Sensitization, comply<br>with ISO 10993-10 | Gap 6 |
| Electric safety | Comply with IEC<br>60601-1:2005+A1:2012, IEC<br>60825-1:2014,<br>IEC 60601-2-22:2007+A1:2012 | Comply with IEC 60601-1, IEC<br>60825-1, IEC 60601-2-22 | Comply with IEC 60601-1, IEC<br>60825-1, IEC 60601-2-22 | Same |
| EMC | Comply with IEC<br>60601-1-2:2014 | Comply with IEC 60601-1-2 | Comply with IEC 60601-1-2 | Same |
* Gap analysis:
Gap 6: the proposed device implement more biccompatibility study for the device, which does not create additional risks for product use
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#### 10.0 Conclusion
The conclusion drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrates that the subject device in 510(K) submission, the Diode laser therapy device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed predicate device cleared under K081015, K073063.
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