K223588 · Laseroptek Co., Ltd. · GEX · Jan 26, 2023 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K223588
Device Name
PALLAS Premium
Applicant
Laseroptek Co., Ltd.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jan 26, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
PALLAS Premium is Solid-State Ultraviolet laser system for treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and leukoderma.
Device Story
PALLAS Premium is a solid-state ultraviolet (UV) laser system utilizing an Nd:YAG laser crystal to emit 308 nm or 311 nm UVB light. The device consists of a power supply, cooling system, controller, and laser resonator, managed by a microprocessor. It is operated by a clinician in a clinical setting. The system delivers laser energy through an articulated arm and handpiece to the patient's skin. The clinician uses the device to treat dermatological conditions by targeting affected areas with controlled UV radiation. The device is intended to provide therapeutic benefits for patients with psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and leukoderma.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Evidence consists of bench testing, including electrical safety (AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), laser safety (IEC 60825-1), and performance standards for surgical/therapeutic laser equipment (IEC 60601-2-22). Biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation) was performed per ISO 10993-1, ISO 10993-5, and ISO 10993-10 for skin-contacting components (Aluminum alloy 6061). Software verification and validation were conducted according to FDA guidance for a moderate level of concern.
Technological Characteristics
Solid-state Nd:YAG laser crystal; 308 nm or 311 nm UVB output; max pulse duration 20 ns; max pulse energy 5.0 mJ; max repetition rate 300 Hz; spot sizes 12x12, 15x15, 18x18 mm. Beam delivery via articulated arm and handpiece. Materials: Aluminum alloy 6061 (skin-contacting). Standards: AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60825-1, IEC 60601-2-22, ISO 14971, ISO 10993. Microprocessor-controlled.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and leukoderma in patients requiring ultraviolet laser therapy.
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
PALLAS 308/311 Solid-State UV Laser System (K191501)
XTRAC Momentum Excimer Laser System, Model AL10000 (K193478)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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January 26, 2023
Laseroptek Co., Ltd. % Wonmi Lee Manager BT Solutions. Inc. Unit 904, Eonju-ro 86-gil 5, Gangnam-gu Seoul. Seoul 06210 Korea, South
Re: K223588
Trade/Device Name: PALLAS Premium 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: November 30, 2022 Received: December 1, 2022
Dear Wonmi Lee:
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
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K223588
Device Name PALLAS Premium
Indications for Use (Describe)
PALLAS Premium is Solid-State Ultraviolet laser system for treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and leukoderma.
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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### K223588 PALLAS Premium 510(k) Summary
# 6. 510(k) Summary
### 6.1 General Information
| Applicant/Submitter: | Laseroptek Co., Ltd. |
|----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | #114, #116, #117, #203, #204 Hyundai I<br>Valley ,31, Galmachi-Ro, 244beon-gil,<br>Jungwon-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-do,<br>13212, Rep. of Korea (South Korea) |
| Contact Person: | Wonmi Lee, BT Solutions, Inc. |
| Address: | Unit 904, Eonju-ro 86gil 5,<br>Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06210, Korea.<br>Tel: +82-2-538-9140<br>Email: wmlee@btsolutions.co.kr |
| Preparation Date: | January 26, 2023 |
### 6.2 Device Name and Code
| Device Trade Name: | PALLAS Premium |
|----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Solid-State UV Laser (Nd:YAG laser crystal) |
| Classification Name: | Laser Surgical Instrument For Use In General<br>And Plastic Surgery And In Dermatology |
| Product Code: | GEX |
| Regulation Number: | 878.4810 |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Review Panel: | General & Plastic Surgery |
### 6.3 Technical Characteristics in Comparison to Predicate Devices
The PALLAS Premium, is the same or similar with the following legally marketed predicate devices:
| | Predicate Device 1 | Proposed Device | Same or<br>Similar |
|--------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------|
| 510(K)<br>Number | K191501 | Not Available | |
| Manufacturer | Laseroptek Co., Ltd. | Laseroptek Co. Ltd. | |
| Device Name | PALLAS 308/311 Solid-<br>State UV Laser System | PALLAS Premium | |
| Product Code | GEX | GEX | YES |
| Classification /<br>Regulation | Class II/<br>21 CFR 878.4810 | Class II/<br>21 CFR 878.4810 | YES |
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#### 510(k) Summary Laser type Solid-State UV Laser Solid-State UV Laser YES (Nd:YAG laser crystal) (Nd:YAG laser crystal) UV Spectrum UVB UVB YES Wavelength 308 nm or 311 nm 308 nm or 311 nm YES Pulse Duration 15 to 20 ns 20 ns YES (Max.) Pulse Energy Up to 5.0 mJ Up to 5.0 mJ YES (Max.) Fluence 3.47 mJ/cm² 3.47 mJ/cm² yes (Max.) Repetition rate 100 Hz 300 Hz YES Spot size 12 x 12 mm 12 x 12 mm YES 15 x 15 mm 18 x 18 mm Intended Use / psoriasis psoriasis YES Indications for vitiligo vitiligo Use atopic dermatitis atopic dermatitis leucoderma leucoderma Other N/A Characteristics: Articulated arm with Articulated arm with Beam Delivery YES System handpiece handpiece Interface User interface control User interface control yes display display
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Table 1. Comparison of the predicate device 1(K191501) and PALLAS Premium
| | Predicate Device 2 | Proposed Device | Same or<br>Similar |
|--------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|--------------------|
| 510(K)<br>Number | K193478 | Not Available | |
| Manufacturer | Strata Skin Sciences, Inc. | Laseroptek Co. Ltd. | |
| Device Name | XTRAC Momentum<br>Excimer Laser System,<br>Model AL10000 | PALLAS Premium | |
| Product Code | GEX | GEX | YES |
| Classification /<br>Regulation | Class II/<br>21 CFR 878.4810 | Class II/<br>21 CFR 878.4810 | YES |
| Laser type | XeCl Excimer laser | Solid-State UV Laser<br>(Nd:YAG laser crystal) | N/A* |
| UV Spectrum | UVB | UVB | YES |
| Wavelength | 308 nm | 308 nm or 311 nm | YES |
| Pulse Duration<br>(Max.) | 30 ns | 20 ns | YES |
| Pulse Energy<br>(Max.) | Up to 15 mJ | Up to 5.0 mJ | YES |
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| PALLAS Premium | | | |
|------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|-----|
| 510(k) Summary | | | |
| Fluence<br>(Max.) | 3.8 mJ/cm² | 3.47 mJ/cm² | YES |
| Repetition<br>Rate<br>(Max.) | 400 Hz | 300 Hz | YES |
| Spot size | 20 x 20 mm | 12 x 12 mm<br>15 x 15 mm<br>18 x 18 mm | YES |
| Intended Use /<br>Indications for<br>Use | psoriasis<br>vitiligo<br>atopic dermatitis<br>leucoderma | psoriasis<br>vitiligo<br>atopic dermatitis<br>leucoderma | YES |
| Other<br>Characteristics: | | | N/A |
| Beam Delivery<br>System | Liquid fiber-optic (LLG)<br>with user-directed hand<br>piece | Articulated arm with<br>handpiece | YES |
| Interface | User interface control<br>display | User interface control<br>display | YES |
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Table 2. Comparison of the predicate device 2(K193478) and PALLAS Premium
### 6.4 Device Description
This device consists of a power supply unit, a cooling system, a controller, and a laser resonator, and is controlled by a microprocessor. When electric energy pumping is applied to the flash lamp, the laser is emitted through a device laser module that oscillates a laser with a wavelength of 311mm, and the laser is radiated through the end of the optical fiber, which is a laser carrier.
### 6.5 Indications / Intended Use
PALLAS Premium is Solid-State Ultraviolet laser system for treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and leukoderma.
### 6.6 Performance Data
Non-clinical tests: Such as safety of laser product, electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety, etc, were tested using following consensus standards:
- Basic safety and essential performance of the PALLAS Premium is tested and evaluated according to the FDA-recognized consensus standard, AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1:2005(R) 2012 and A1:2012.
- -Effect to the device by electromagnetic disturbances were tested and evaluated according to the FDA-recognized consensus standard IEC 60601-1-2.
- Safety of laser product is evaluated in accordance with IEC 60825-1. -
- -Basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment is evaluated in accordance with IEC 60601-2-22:2019.
- -Risk management was recorded by referring to ISO 14971.
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### K223588 PALLAS Premium
### 510(k) Summary
- Usability was documented by referring to IEC 60601-1-6. -
- -Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software for this device was considered as a "moderate" level of concern, since a failure or latent design flaw could directly result in minor injury to the patient or operator.
### 6.7 Biocompatibility testing
The biocompatibility evaluation for PALLAS Premium was conducted in accordance with the FDA Guidance "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" issued on Sep. 4. 2020 and International Standard ISO 10993-5:2009 and ISO 10993-10:2010.
Biocompatibility testing included the following tests:
- Cytotoxicity
- Sensitization
- Irritation
PALLAS Premium is considered skin contacting for a duration of less than 24 hours. The contact is for the support of the device when in treatment, not for the treatment itself. All the materials used that contact patient skin are Aluminum alloy 6061.
### 6.8 Conclusions
The proposed device uses similar or identical technology as the predicate devices and has same intended uses. Based upon the predicted overall performance characteristics for PALLAS 308/311 Solid-State UV Laser System, Laseroptek Co., Ltd., and XTRAC Momentum Excimer Laser System, Model AL10000, Strata Skin Sciences, Inc., Laseroptek Co., Ltd. believes that no significant differences in usage of its underlying technological principles between PALLAS Premium and the predicate devices.
On the basis of the information provided in this Summary. Laseroptek Co. Ltd. Believes that PALLAS Premium is the same or similar with legally commercialized predicate devices for the purposes of this 510(k) submission.
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