K221766 · Lmg Lasers Comercio, Importacao E Exportacao Ltda · GEX · Jan 5, 2024 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K221766
Device Name
Solon
Applicant
Lmg Lasers Comercio, Importacao E Exportacao Ltda
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jan 5, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Solon is intended to be use in dermatology, cosmetic surgery, and other surgical applications according to the different handpieces. The specific indications should reference to the indications of each handpiece. 1) Pro handpiece: · Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue - · The non-ablative treatment of facial wrinkles - 2) Multistation Handpiece: · Removal of unwanted hair, for stable long term or permanent hair reduction and for treatment of PFB. 3) Vektra QS Handpiece: - · Tattoo Removal: Dark Ink: (Black & Blue) - · Nevus of Ota - · Skin resurfacing procedures for the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles 4) IPL Handpiece: The Intense Pulsed Light wavelengths are 515-1200 nm - · Multiwave: 650-1200 nm The removal of unwanted hair from skin types I-V, and to effect stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction in skin types I - V through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicules. - · Expert Light: 570- 1200nm The treatment of benign pigment (epidermal and cutaneous) lesions, such as warts. - · Expert Light: 515-1200nm The treatment of benign vascular lesions including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal anf leg telangiectasias, rosacea, melasma, angiomas and spider aglormas, polkilorderma of civatte, leg veins and venous malformations.
Device Story
Solon is a modular, multifunction laser and IPL system for dermatology and aesthetic surgery. System utilizes five laser handpieces (Er:YAG, Long Pulse Nd:YAG, Q-Switch Nd:YAG) and two IPL handpieces. Inputs include user-selected energy parameters via touch screen; device delivers laser or IPL energy to target tissue. Operates in clinic/doctor's office settings; controlled by physician/clinician via footswitch and interface. Features water and air contact cooling (0-5°C). Output consists of controlled light energy for tissue ablation, hair reduction, tattoo removal, or vascular/pigment lesion treatment. Clinical benefit derived from selective photothermolysis or tissue vaporization, enabling non-invasive or minimally invasive aesthetic and surgical outcomes.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only, including electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), laser safety (IEC 60601-2-22), and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1, -5, -10).
Indicated for adult patients requiring dermatological, cosmetic, or surgical procedures including soft tissue incision/excision/ablation, facial wrinkle treatment, hair reduction, PFB treatment, tattoo removal, treatment of Nevus of Ota, acne scar/wrinkle resurfacing, and treatment of benign pigment/vascular lesions (e.g., warts, port wine stains, hemangiomas, telangiectasias, rosacea, melasma, angiomas, spider angiomas, poikiloderma of Civatte, leg 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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January 5, 2024
LMG Lasers Comercio, Importacao e Exportacao Ltda % Rodrigo Abreu Regulatory Specialist United Regulatory Inc 12343 NW 25th St Coral Springs, Florida 33065
Re: K221766
Trade/Device Name: Solon 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: December 6, 2023 Received: December 6, 2023
Dear Rodrigo Abreu:
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 (the 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 available 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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Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90. Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K221766
Device Name
Solon
Indications for Use (Describe)
Solon is intended to be use in dermatology, cosmetic surgery, and other surgical applications according to the different handpieces.
The specific indications should reference to the indications of each handpiece.
1) Pro handpiece:
· Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue
- · The non-ablative treatment of facial wrinkles
- 2) Multistation Handpiece:
· Removal of unwanted hair, for stable long term or permanent hair reduction and for treatment of PFB.
3) Vektra QS Handpiece:
- · Tattoo Removal: Dark Ink: (Black & Blue)
- · Nevus of Ota
- · Skin resurfacing procedures for the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles
4) IPL Handpiece:
The Intense Pulsed Light wavelengths are 515-1200 nm
- · Multiwave: 650-1200 nm
The removal of unwanted hair from skin types I-V, and to effect stable long-term, or permanent
hair reduction in skin types I - V through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicules.
- · Expert Light: 570- 1200nm
The treatment of benign pigment (epidermal and cutaneous) lesions, such as warts.
- · Expert Light: 515-1200nm
The treatment of benign vascular lesions including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal anf leg telangiectasias, rosacea, melasma, angiomas and spider aglormas, polkilorderma of civatte, leg veins and venous malformations.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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### 510(k) SUMMARY K221766
- A) Submitter's Name: LMG Lasers Comércio, Importação e Exportação Ltda
Owner / Operator Registration Number: 10059503
Manufacturer Registration Number: Not available yet.
Address: Rua Sebastião Monteiro Ferraz Nº 421 - Polo Industrial
Guaxupé / MG CEP: 37800-000
#### B) Phone and Fax Numbers
Phone: +55 (35) 3559 2499
Fax: (305) 393-8429
- C) Contact Person:
Leticia de Paula Souza Moraes
- Tel.: +55 (35) 3559 2500
- D) Preparation Date: January 3rd, 2024
- E) Classification Name:
Common / Usual Name: Powered laser surgical instrument
Proprietary Name: Solon
Product Code: GEX
Class: Class II
Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4810
#### F) Device Description
The Solon system is a modular multifunction device. The equipment can be used in dermatology, and aesthetic surgery according to the different handpieces. The Solon system has five laser handpieces of Er:YAG laser, Long Pulse Nd:YAG Laser, and Q-Switch Nd:YAG Laser, and two IPL handpiece.
## G) Substantial Equivalence:
The Solon is equivalent with the following products:
| 510(k) Number | Model | Company |
|---------------|----------------------------|---------------------------------|
| K113018 | APOLLO V+ Medical Platform | Beijing Syntech Laser Co., Ltd. |
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## H) Indications for Use:
| Indications for Use Comparison |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Solon |
| Solon is intended to be use in dermatology, cosmetic surgery, and other surgical applications according to the different handpieces.<br>The specific indications should reference to the indications of each handpiece. |
| 1) Pro handpiece:<br>Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue The non-ablative treatment of facial wrinkles |
| 2) Multistation Handpiece:<br>Removal of unwanted hair, for stable long term or permanent hair reduction and for treatment of PFB. |
| 3) Vektra QS Handpiece:<br>Tattoo Removal: Dark Ink: (Black & Blue) Nevus of Ota Skin resurfacing procedures for the treatment of acne scars and wrinkles |
| 4) IPL Handpiece:<br>The Intense Pulsed Light wavelengths are 515-1200 nm |
| Multiwave: 650-1200 nm<br>The removal of unwanted hair from skin types I-V, and to effect stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction in skin types I - V through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicules. |
| Expert Light: 570- 1200nm<br>The treatment of benign pigment (epidermal and cutaneous) lesions, such as warts. |
| Expert Light: 515-1200nm<br>The treatment of benign vascular lesions including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal anf leg telangiectasias, rosacea, melasma, angiomas and spider aglormas, polkilorderma of civatte, leg veins and venous malformations. |
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### I) Technological Characteristics Comparison:
The predicate devices used to establish substantial equivalence is outlined below. This section of this submission will provide a comparison of dechnical specifications of the Solon to each of the predicate devices stratified by functional modality.
| Device Brand and<br>Common Name | Solon | APOLLO V+ Medical Platform | Substantial Equivalence Discussion |
|---------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
| 510k # | Not assigned yet | K113018 | NA |
| Classification | II | II | Identical |
| Regulation # | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | Identical |
| Product Code | GEX | GEX | Identical |
| Classification<br>Name | Powered laser surgical<br>instrument | Powered laser surgical instrument | Identical |
| Patient Population | Adult | Adult | Identical |
| Prescription Use | YES | YES | Identical |
| Environment | Clinic/doctor's office | Clinic/doctor's office | Identical |
| Applicable<br>Standards | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-2-22 | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-2-22 | Identical |
| Materials | PVC, rubber, electronic<br>components | PVC, rubber, electronic components | Identical |
| | Cytotoxicity | Cytotoxicity | Identical |
| Biocompatibility | Sensitization | Sensitization | Identical |
| | Irritability | Irritability | |
| Device Sterilization | Not required | Not required | Identical |
| Device physical<br>design | Image: Device 1 | Image: Device 2 | Similar design |
| Power Supply | AC Voltage input: 120 V, 50/60<br>Hz | AC Voltage input: 120 V, 50/60 Hz | Identical |
| Max Output Power | 1000VA | 1000VA | Identical |
| Probe types | IPL, Lasers | IPL, Lasers | Identical |
| Control | Touch screen, footswitch | Touch screen, footswitch | Identical |
| Working mode | Interval and pulse | Interval and pulse | Identical |
| Operative Panel | Color LCD | Color LCD | Identical |
| Contact Cooling | Water cooling and air cooling:<br>0-5°C | Water cooling and air cooling: 0-5°C | Identical |
| Dimensions | 442mm x 385mm x 1080mm | 420mm x 410mm x 1140mm | Similar Design |
| Laser classification | Class 4 | Class 4 | Identical |
| Laser mode | Multimode | Multimode | Identical |
| Weight | 54,5Kg | 48 kg | Similar Design |
| Handpiece<br>Specification | see the explanation of each<br>handpiece | see the explanation of each<br>handpiece | Identical |
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LMG Lasers Comércio, Importação e Exportação Ltda Rua Sebastião Monteiro Ferraz № 421 – Polo Industrial Guaxupé, MG Brazil CEP: 37800-000 Tel.: +55 (35) 3559 2500
#### SE Discussion:
In accordance with the requirements outlined in the Federal Food, Druq, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and the Food and Druq Administration (FDA) requlations, this discussion aims to establish equivalence of Solon, a medical device, to its predicate(s). The predicate(s) serve as a reference point for evaluating whether Solon effectiveness concerns and whether it meets the necessary criteria for substantial equivalence. In this discussion, we will provide a comprehensive comparison between Solon and its predicate(s) with a focus on technology characteristics, handpieces, safety standards compliance, and performance parameters.
#### Technology Characteristics:
Solon and its predicate(s) share striking in technology characteristics. Both devices are designed for similar and serve identical functions within the medical field. The key technology parameters, such as energy density, beam divergence, and other energy-related parameters, are closely and its predicate(s). This similarity in technology characteristics underscores the potential for substantial equivalence.
#### Handpieces:
The handpieces used with Solon and its predicate(s) are remarkably similar in design, They are tailored to accommodate the respective devices' energy parameters and application requirements. The physical attributes, and compatibility with the devices are nearly identical. Therefore, it can be established that the handpieces are substantialy to the overall equivalence of Solon to its predicate(s).
### Safety Standards Compliance:
Both Solon and its predicate(s) adhere rigorously to established safety standards and requlations mandated by the FDA and other relevant authorities. These standards include but are not limited to those qoverning electromagnetic compatibility, and user safety, The manufacturers have demonstrated their commitment to ensuring the safety of patients and operators alike. As a result, Solon is in substantial compliance with safety standards, mirroring the predicate(s) in this regard.
#### Performance Parameters:
The performance parameters of Solon close of its predicate(s). Comprehensive testing and evaluation have demonstrated that Solon operates within the specified performance criteria and meets or exceeds the standards set by the device consistently delivers the desired energy output, spot sizes, energy density, and beam divergence parameters as intended . This consistency in performance parameters reinforces the argument for substantial equivalence.
#### Conclusion :
In summary, the comparison presented above highlights that Solon achieves to the predicate(s) without raising any safety or effectiveness concerns. The technology characteristics, handards compliance, and performance parameters align closely between Solon and its predicate(s). This alignity for substantial equivalence, paving the way for its evaluation and potential approval by the FDA for its intended medical The substantial equivalence of Solon to the it can provide patients with access to safe and effective heathcare providers and the broader medical community.
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## J) Performance and Safety Evaluation:
In order to reach high performance, safety and effectiveness the device Solon was developed, as well produced in compliance with recognized international regulations and standards for the medical device industry.
| Description | Standard<br>Number |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements<br>for basic safety and essential performance | IEC 60601-1:2005<br>+CORR.1:2006<br>+CORR.2:2007+A1:2012 |
| Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements<br>for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral<br>Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and<br>tests | IEC 60601-1-2<br>Edition 4.1<br>2020-09 |
| Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-22: Particular<br>requirements for basic safety and essential performance of<br>surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser<br>equipment | IEC 60601-2-22<br>Edition 3.1<br>2012-10 |
| Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation<br>and testing within a risk management process | ISO 10993-1:<br>2018 |
| Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Tests for In vitro<br>Cytotoxicity. | ISO 10993-5:<br>2009/(R)2014 |
| Biological Evaluation of Medical Device - Tests for Irritation<br>and Skin Sensitization. | ISO 10993-10:<br>2010/(R)2014 |
## K) Non-clinical Testing:
No clinical trial was performed.
## L) Conclusion:
Based on compliance with the international standard and regulation mentioned above, the device Solon demonstrate safety, effectiveness and equivalent to the predicates above.
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Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
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.
Try it yourself
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.