K220794 · Tentech Co. , Ltd. · ONF · Nov 10, 2022 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K220794
Device Name
10PL
Applicant
Tentech Co. , Ltd.
Product Code
ONF · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Nov 10, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Photo therapy unit (model: 10PL) is intended for use in surgical and aesthetic applications in dermatology by using filtered Intense Pulsed Light to treat the following conditions with different wavelengths to skin types I-IV. Wavelengths 415nm - 950nm Conditions Melasma 570nm - 950nm Melasma, Rosacea 590nm - 950nm Rosacea, Port wine stains
Device Story
10PL is an Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) device for dermatological applications. Input: AC120V power converted to DC600V via SMPS to charge a capacitor. Operation: Charged voltage applied to a xenon lamp; user selects wavelength via a rotary filter revolver (eliminating need for manual filter/handpiece changes) and sets intensity/mode on an LCD touch screen. Output: Filtered pulsed light irradiated via handpiece. Cooling: Integrated motor pump, cooling fan, and thermoelectric module maintain handpiece temperature. Usage: Clinical setting; operated by healthcare professionals. Benefit: Provides targeted light therapy for specific skin conditions; rotary filter mechanism improves workflow efficiency compared to traditional IPL systems.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only, including electrical safety (AAMI ES60601-1), usability (IEC 60601-1-6), non-laser light source safety (IEC 60601-2-57), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), photobiological safety (IEC 62471), and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10).
Technological Characteristics
Powered light-based non-laser surgical instrument. Features a rotary filter revolver for wavelength selection (415-950nm, 570-950nm, 590-950nm). Energy source: AC120V input, DC600V capacitor discharge. Cooling: Integrated motor pump, fan, and thermoelectric module. Patient-contact materials verified per ISO 10993. Software: Moderate level of concern.
Indications for Use
Indicated for surgical and aesthetic dermatological applications in patients with skin types I-IV to treat melasma, rosacea, and port wine stains using filtered Intense Pulsed Light.
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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November 10, 2022
Tentech Co. Ltd. Lee Dong Gun Quality Assurance Manager 3F Hyungkyung Building, 611, Seolleung-ro Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06103 Korea. South
Re: K220794
Trade/Device Name: 10PL 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: ONF Dated: September 29, 2022 Received: October 11, 2022
Dear Lee Dong Gun:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K220794
Device Name 10PL
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Photo therapy unit (model: 10PL) is intended for use in surgical and aesthetic applications in dermatology by using filtered Intense Pulsed Light to treat the following conditions with different wavelengths to skin types I-IV.
| Wavelengths | Conditions |
|---------------|---------------------------|
| 415nm - 950nm | Melasma |
| 570nm - 950nm | Melasma, Rosacea |
| 590nm - 950nm | Rosacea, Port wine stains |
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <span style="text-align:left;"><b>☑</b> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</span> | <span style="text-align:left;">☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</span> |
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# 510(k) Summary K220794
[As required by 21 CFR 807.92]
#### Date Prepared [21 CFR 807.92(a)(a)] 1.
November 08, 2022
#### Submitter's Information & Contact Person [21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)] 2.
- Name of Manufacturer: Tentech Co., Ltd.
- Address: 3F, Hyunkyung Building, 611, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06103, Republic of Korea
- Contact Name: Dong Gun, Lee
- Telephone No.: 82-(0)2-6954-2203
- Fax No.: 82-(0)2-3444-4999
- Email Address: tentech.rnd@@gmail.com
#### Trade Name, Common Name, Classification [21 CFR 807.92(a)(2)] 3.
Common name: Photo therapy unit Trade name: 10PL
| Classification Description | 21 CFR Section | Product Code |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|--------------|
| Powered Light based Non-Laser Surgical Instrument<br>With Thermal Effect | 878.4810 | ONF |
As stated in 21 CFR, parts 878.4810, this generic types of devices has been classified as Class II.
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#### 4. Identification of Predicate Device(s) [21 CFR 807.92(a)(3)[
The identified predicate devices within this submission are shown as follow:
# Predicate device 1
| • 510(k) Number: | K102857 |
|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| • Applicant: | Ahwon Medi Instrument. |
| • Classification Name: | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology |
| • Trade Name: | R2PL System |
### Predicate device 2
| ● | 510(k) Number: | K181868 |
|---|----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| ● | Applicant: | IDS, Ltd. |
| ● | Classification Name: | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and<br>in dermatology |
| ● | Trade Name: | SHINY RPL System |
### Predicate device 3
| • 510(k) Number: | K192539 |
|------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| • Applicant: | El. EN. Electronic Engineering SPA |
| • Classification Name: | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and<br>in dermatology |
| • Trade Name: | Deka Luxea “LAZUR Pulsed Light handpiece” |
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#### Description of the Device [21 CFR 807.92(a)(4)] 5.
When the key switch is turned on for the first time [ON], the power supply to remove noise by receiving general power (AC120V) from the block diagram is applied to the SMPS to obtain the power supply and DC12V, the power used for the motor pump and cooling fan and the main control board.
POWER SUPPLY is a device that charges DC high voltage using SMPS by receiving stable power, and generates maximum DC600V±10% to charge the CAPACITOR.
When the charged DC voltage is applied to the xenon lamp of the handpiece, a desired wavelength is selected among the emitted rays, and the push button switch is pressed the rays are irradiated.
In order to use the light irradiator safely, a motor pump and a cooling fan are used to circulate the coolant to cool the xenon lamp and operate the thermoelectric module in the handpiece to keep the folter set to the desired temperature.
Set the output intensity and operation mode on the touch screen operation panel of the LCD monitor of the main control board, and select the READY button to turn on the xenon lamp, and press the push button switch to irradiate the light.
10PL is IPL device of Tentech Co., Ltd. that has technical advantages which adopted the rotary filter which can change wavelength band by rotating a revolver without replacing handpieces or filters unlike the existing IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
#### Indications for Use [21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)] 6.
The Photo therapy unit (model: 10PL) is intended for use in surgical and aesthetic applications in dermatology
by using filtered Intense Pulsed Light to treat the following conditions with different wavelengths to skin types I-IV.
| Wavelengths | Conditions |
|-------------|---------------------------|
| 415 - 950nm | Melasma |
| 570 - 950nm | Melasma, Rosacea |
| 590 - 950nm | Rosacea, Port wine stains |
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#### 7. Determination of Substantial Equivalence [21 CFR 807.92(a)(6) and 21 CFR 807.92(b)]
There are no significant differences between the 10PL and the predicate devices that would adversely affect the use of the product. It is substantially equivalent to this device in design, function, and technical characteristics.
| | Proposed Device | Predicate Device #1 | Predicate Device #2 | SE decision | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|---------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|---------------------|-------------|--|--|--|--|--|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|---|
| K Number | K220794 | K102857 | K181868 | - | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Manufacturer | Tentech Co., Ltd. | Ahwon medi Instrument. | IDS, Ltd. | - | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trade Name | Photo therapy unit | R2PLTM System | SHINY RPL System | - | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Indications for Use | The Photo therapy unit (model: 10PL) is intended for use in surgical and aesthetic applications in dermatology by using filtered Intense Pulsed Light to treat the following conditions with different wavelengths to skin types I-IV.<br>Wavelength Condition 415-950 nm Melasma 570-950 nm Melasma, Rosacea 590-950 nm Rosacea, Port wine stains | | | | | | | | | The Ahwon R2PL system intended use for in Surgical, Asthetic and Cosmetic Application in Dermatology by using filtered Intense Pulsed Light to treat the following conditions with different wavelengths to skin types I-IV.<br>Wavelength Condition 415-950 nm Acne, Vulgaris 560-950 nm Melasma, Ephelides 590-950 nm Port wine stains, Rosacea 640-1200nm Melasma 695-1200nm Hair reduction.Re moval Vascular lesions | | | | | | | | | | | | | The IDS SHINY IPL system is intended for use in Surgical, Aesthetic and Cosmetic applications in Dermatology by by using filtered Intense Pulsed Light to treat the following conditions with different wavelengths to skin types I-IV.<br>Wavelength Condition 415-950 nm Acne, Vulgaris 560-950 nm Melasma, Ephelides 640-950 nm Acne, Hair Reduction 640-1200nm Hair Reduction 695-1200nm Hair Reduction 755-1200nm Hair Reduction | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | - |
| Energy Density | 5-35J/cm2 | 5-40J/cm2 | 5-40J/cm2 | Different | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
### Table 1. General Comparison of Photo therapy unit
Different - Energy Density
The Energy density for proposed device is different from the predicate devices. However, the Energy Density of the proposed Photo therapy unit is covered by the range of the Energy Density of the predicate device. Therefore, this difference does not affect substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness
| Wavelength | 415-950 nm<br>570-950 nm<br>590-950 nm | 415nm – 950nm<br>560nm – 950nm<br>590nm – 1200nm<br>640nm – 1200nm<br>695nm – 1200nm | 415nm – 950nm<br>560nm – 950nm<br>640nm – 950nm<br>640nm – 1200nm<br>695nm – 1200nm<br>725nm – 1200nm | Different |
|------------|----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
|------------|----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
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TEL: +82 02 6954 2203 FAX: +82 02 3444 4999
| | Proposed Device | Predicate Device #1 | Predicate Device #2 | SE decision |
|--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------|
| | Different - Wavelength | | | |
| | The Wavelength for proposed device is different from the predicate devices. However, the Wavelength of the proposed Photo<br>therapy unit is covered by the range of the Wavelength of the predicate device. Therefore, this difference does not affect<br>substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness | | | |
| | The 415-950 nm was compared with the predicate device in the LAZUR Pulsed Light handpiece in Table 2. | | | |
| Pulse width | | 2.0-35.0ms(On Time)<br>3.0-60.0ms(Off Time) | | SE |
| Laser Delivery<br>Type | | Articulated Arm with Handpiece | | SE |
| Light Transfer<br>Method | | Handpiece revolver | | SE |
## Table 2. General Comparison of Indication for use
| | Proposed Device | Predicate Device #3 | SE decision |
|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|
| K Number | K220794 | K192539 | - |
| Manufacturer | Tentech Co., Ltd. | El. EN. Electronic Engineering SPA | - |
| Trade Name | Photo therapy unit | Deka Luxea<br>"LAZUR Pulsed Light handpiece" | - |
| Indications for<br>Use | The Photo therapy unit (model: 10PL) is<br>intended for use in surgical and aesthetic<br>applications in dermatology by using<br>filtered Intense Pulsed Light to treat the<br>following conditions with different<br>wavelengths to skin types I-IV.<br><br>Wavelength<br>415-950 nm<br>570-950 nm<br>590-950 nm | LAZUR Pulsed Light handpiece:<br>The handpiece (with and without contact-<br>cooling) is indicated for:<br>- The treatment of benign pigmented<br>epidermal lesions including dyschromia,<br>hyperpigmentation, melasma, and ephelides<br>(freckles). | |
| | Condition<br>Melasma<br>Melasma, Rosacea<br>Rosacea, Port wine stains | | |
| Wavelength | 415-950 nm | 420-950nm | SE |
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#### Non-Clinical Test Summary [21 CFR 807.92(b)(1)] 8.
### 1) Electrical Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing
Bench tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:
| Standard<br>(Edition) | Standard Title |
|----------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| AASI AAMI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 and A1:2012 | Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance |
| IEC 60601-1-6:2010/A1:2013 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for safety - Collateral standard: Usability |
| IEC 60601-2-57:2011 | Medical electrical equipment – Part 2: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of non-laser light source equipment intended for therapeutic, diagnostic, monitoring and cosmetic/aesthetic use |
| IEC 60601-1-2:2014 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance – Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements and tests |
| IEC 62471:2006 | Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems. |
### 2) Software Validation
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The 10PL contains MODERATE level of concern software. Software was designed and developed according to a software development process and was verified and validated.
The software information is provided in accordance with FDA guidance: The content of premarket submissions for software contained in medical devices, on November 4, 2021.
### 3) Biocompatibility
The part of 10PL in contact with the patient was verified and demonstrated for the safety of materials through the biocompatibility test in accordance with ISO 10993-1.
- -Cytotoxicity test according to ISO 10993-5
- Intracutaneous (intradermal) reactivity test according to ISO 10993-10 -
- Skin sensitization test according to ISO 10993-10 -
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#### 9. Clinical Test Summary [21 CFR 807.92(b)(2)]
No clinical studies were considered necessary and performed.
### 10. Conclusion [21 CFR 807.92(b)(3)]
In according with the Federal Food & drug and cosmetic Act, 21 CFR Part 807, and based on the information provided in this premarket notification Tentech Co,. Ltd. concludes that the 10PL is substantially equivalent to predicate devices as described herein.
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The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
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Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.