K230042 · Light Tree Ventures Europe B.V. · OHS · Apr 28, 2023 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K230042
Device Name
Q-Rejuvalight Pro Facewear (Model: P19-0023)
Applicant
Light Tree Ventures Europe B.V.
Product Code
OHS · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Apr 28, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Q-Rejuvalight Pro Facewear (Model: P19-0023) is an Over-the-Counter (OTC) device intended for treatment of wrinkles and mild to moderate inflammatory acne.
Device Story
Q-Rejuvalight Pro Facewear is an OTC LED-based mask for facial skin treatment. Device emits specific wavelengths (415nm, 605nm, 630nm, 660nm, 880nm) to treat wrinkles and mild to moderate inflammatory acne. User applies mask directly to face; device operates via pre-set 3-minute treatment cycle with automatic shut-off. Powered by internal Li-ion battery (3.7V, 600mAh) charged via USB. No user-serviceable parts. Output is light energy; healthcare provider/patient uses device to potentially improve skin appearance and reduce acne inflammation. Device is intended for home use.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Safety and performance evaluated via electrical safety (IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-11, 60601-1-2, 60601-2-57), battery safety (IEC 62133-2), photobiological safety (IEC 62471), and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, 10993-10, 10993-23).
Technological Characteristics
LED-based light therapy device. Wavelengths: 415nm, 605nm, 630nm, 660nm, 880nm. Power source: 3.7V Li-ion battery, USB rechargeable. Form factor: wearable face mask. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993. Safety compliance: IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-11, 60601-1-2, 60601-2-57, IEC 62471.
Indications for Use
Indicated for treatment of wrinkles and mild to moderate inflammatory acne in the general population.
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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April 28, 2023
Light Tree Ventures Europe B.V. Alain Dijkstra Manager Laan van Ypenburg 108, 2497 GC, The Hague, The Netherlands Hague, Netherlands
Re: K230042
Trade/Device Name: Q-Rejuvalight Pro Facewear (Model: P19-0023) 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: OHS. OLP Dated: February 27, 2023 Received: February 27, 2023
Dear Alain Dijkstra:
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) K230042
Device Name
Q-Rejuvalight Pro Facewear (Model: P19-0023)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The O-Rejuvalight Pro Facewear (Model: P19-0023) is an Over-the-Counter (OTC) device intended for treatment of wrinkles and mild to moderate inflammatory acne.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
X Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary of K230042
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirement of 21 CFR 807.92.
## 1. Date of the summary prepared: April 3, 2023
## 2. Submitter's Information
Company Name: Light Tree Ventures Europe B.V. Address: Laan van Ypenburg 108, 2497 GC, The Hague, The Netherlands Contact Person (including title): Alain Dijkstra (Manager) Tel: +86-135-10378748 Fax: +86-755-25024651 E-mail: regulation@kaiyanmedical.com
## Manufacture
Company Name: Shenzhen Kaiyan Medical Equipment Co., Ltd Address: Building#3 and Building#5, 40th of Fuxin Street, Huaide Community Fuyong Town, Baoan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518103, China
#### Distributor
Company Name: Qure Skincare Pty Ltd Address: Level 1, 56 Clarence street NSW2000 Sydney Australia
#### Application Correspondent
Contact Person: Mr. Alain Dijkstra Company Name: Light Tree Ventures Europe B.V. Address: Laan van Ypenburg 108, 2497 GC, The Hague, The Netherlands Tel: +86-135-10378748 Fax: +86-755-25024651 Email: regulation@kaiyanmedical.com
## 3. Subject Device Information
Type of 510(k): Traditional Classification Name: Light Based Over The Counter Wrinkle Reduction(OHS), Over-The-Counter Powered Light Based Laser For Acne(OLP) Trade Name: Q-Rejuvalight Pro Facewear
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Model Name: P19-0023 Review Panel: General & Plastic Surgery Product Code: OHS, OLP Regulation Number: 878.4810 Regulatory Class: II
#### 4. Predicate Device Information
Predicate Device 1: Sponsor: LED Technologies, Inc. Trade Name: dpl® Faceware Classification Name: Light Based Over The Counter Wrinkle Reduction(OHS), Over-The-Counter Powered Light Based Laser For Acne(OLP) 510(k) Number: K183247 Review Panel: General & Plastic Surgery Product Code: OHS, OLP Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 Regulation Class: II
## Predicate Device 2:
Sponsor: Light Tree Ventures Europe B.V. Trade Name: LUSTRE ClearSkin Renew Pro Facewear Mask Classification Name: Light Based Over The Counter Wrinkle Reduction(OHS), Over-The-Counter Powered Light Based Laser For Acne(OLP) 510(k) Number: K230124 Review Panel: General & Plastic Surgery Product Code: OHS, OLP Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 Regulation Class: II
## Predicate Device 3:
Sponsor: LED Technologies, Inc. Trade Name: dpl® II Panel Classification Name: Light Based Over The Counter Wrinkle Reduction (OHS) 510(k) Number: K171390 Review Panel: General & Plastic Surgery Product Code: OHS Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810
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Regulation Class: II
## 5. Device Description
The Q-Rejuvalight Pro Facewear is an over-the-counter light emitting diode (LED) device that emits energy for use in dermatology for the treatment of wrinkles and mild to moderate inflammatory acne. The device uses four types of LEDs for Wrinkles: 605nm, 660nm, and 880nm and two types of LEDs for Acne: 415nm and 630nm. Each mode takes 3 minutes (±3s) for a course of treatment, and the mask will automatically turn off at the end of time.
The Q-Rejuvalight Pro Facewear components include the main device, head strap, eye rest, Latch, User Manual, Storage bag and USB power cord.
The Q-Rejuvalight Pro Facewear is applied directly to the skin to ensure consistent administration of light during each treatment. The device does not contain any user serviceable components.
## 6. Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Q-Rejuvalight Pro Facewear (Model: P19-0023) is an Over-the-Counter (OTC) device intended for treatment of wrinkles and mild to moderate inflammatory acne.
## 7. Test Summary
Q-Rejuvalight Pro Facewear (Model: P19-0023) has been evaluated the safety and performance by lab bench testing as following:
| Standard<br>No. | Standards Title | Version | Date |
|------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| ANSI AAMI<br>ES60601-1 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General<br>requirements for basic safety and essential<br>performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, MOD) | 2005/(R)2012 & A1:2012,<br>C1:2009/(R)2012 &<br>A2:2010/(R)2012 (Cons.<br>Text) [Incl. AMD2:2021] | 05/30/2022 |
| IEC 60601-<br>1-11 | Medical Electrical Equipment -- Part 1-11:<br>General requirements for basic safety and<br>essential performance -- Collateral Standard:<br>Requirements for medical electrical equipment<br>and medical electrical equipment and medical<br>electrical systems used in the home healthcare<br>environment (IEC 60601-1-11:2015 MOD) | Edition 2.1 2020-07<br>CONSOLIDATED<br>VERSION | 12/21/2020 |
| IEC 60601-<br>1-2 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General<br>requirements for basic safety and essential<br>performance - Collateral Standard: | Edition 4.0 2014-02 | 09/17/2018 |
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| Standard<br>No. | Standards Title | Version | Date |
|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|------------|
| | Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements<br>and tests | | |
| IEC 60601-<br>2-57 | Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 2-57:<br>Particular requirements for the basic safety and<br>essential performance of non-laser light source<br>equipment intended for therapeutic, diagnostic,<br>monitoring and cosmetic/aesthetic use | Edition 1.0 2011-01 | 03/16/2012 |
| IEC 62133-<br>2 | Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline<br>or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety<br>requirements for portable sealed secondary cells,<br>and for batteries made from them, for use in<br>portable applications - Part 2: Lithium systems | Edition 1.0 2017-02 | 12/23/2019 |
| IEC 62471 | Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems | First edition 2006-07 | 08/20/2012 |
| ISO<br>10993-5 | Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5:<br>Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity | Third edition 2009-06-01 | 12/23/2016 |
| ISO<br>10993-10 | Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10:<br>Tests for irritation and skin sensitization | Fourth edition 2021-11 | 12/19/2022 |
| ISO<br>10993-23 | Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 23:<br>Tests for irritation | First edition 2021-01 | 06/07/2021 |
## 8. Comparison to predicate device
| Elements of<br>Comparison | Subject<br>Device | Predicate<br>Device 1<br>(Primary) | Predicate<br>Device 2<br>(Reference) | Predicate<br>Device 3<br>(Reference) | Remark |
|------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| Company | Shenzhen<br>Kaiyan Medical<br>Equipment Co.,<br>Ltd | LED<br>Technologies,<br>Inc. | Light Tree<br>Ventures<br>Europe B.V. | LED<br>Technologies,<br>Inc. | -- |
| Trade Name | Q-Rejuvalight<br>Pro Facewear | dpl® Faceware | LUSTRE<br>ClearSkin<br>Renew Pro<br>Facewear<br>Mask | dpl® II Panel | -- |
| Classification<br>Name | Light Based<br>Over The<br>Counter<br>Wrinkle<br>Reduction(OH<br>S), Over-The-<br>Counter<br>Powered | Light Based<br>Over The<br>Counter<br>Wrinkle<br>Reduction(OH<br>S), Over-The-<br>Counter<br>Powered Light | Light Based<br>Over The<br>Counter<br>Wrinkle<br>Reduction(OH<br>S), Over-The-<br>Counter<br>Powered Light | Light Based<br>Over The<br>Counter<br>Wrinkle<br>Reduction<br>(OHS) | -- |
| Elements of<br>Comparison | Subject<br>Device | Predicate<br>Device 1<br>(Primary) | Predicate<br>Device 2<br>(Reference) | Predicate<br>Device 3<br>(Reference) | Remark |
| | Light Based<br>Laser For<br>Acne (OLP) | Based Laser<br>For Acne(OLP) | Based Laser<br>For Acne(OLP) | | |
| 510(k) Number | K230042 | K183247 | K230124 | K171390 | -- |
| Product Code | OHS, OLP | OHS, OLP | OHS, OLP | OLP | Same |
| Intended Use /<br>Indications for<br>Use | The Q-<br>Rejuvalight Pro<br>Facewear<br>(Model: P19-<br>0023) is an<br>Over-the-<br>Counter (OTC)<br>device<br>intended for<br>treatment of<br>wrinkles and<br>mild to<br>moderate<br>inflammatory<br>acne. | The dpl®<br>Faceware is an<br>Over-the-<br>Counter (OTC)<br>LED device<br>intended for<br>use in treating<br>wrinkles and<br>mild to<br>moderate<br>inflammatory<br>acne. | The LUSTRE<br>ClearSkin<br>Renew Pro<br>Facewear<br>Mask is an<br>over-the-<br>counter device<br>intended to<br>emit<br>energy in the<br>red and blue<br>region of the<br>light spectrum,<br>specifically<br>indicated to<br>treat mild to<br>moderate acne<br>vulgaris of the<br>face.<br>The LUSTRE<br>ClearSkin<br>Renew Pro<br>Facewear<br>Mask is an<br>over-the-<br>counter device<br>intended to<br>emit<br>energy in the<br>red and Near<br>Infra-red<br>spectrum and<br>is intended for<br>the use in the<br>treatment of<br>full-face<br>wrinkles. | The dpl® II<br>Panel is an<br>Over-the-<br>Counter (OTC)<br>device<br>intended for<br>use in treating<br>wrinkles. | Same |
| Power source | Input: 5V,<br>50/60Hz, 2A<br>Li-ion Polymer<br>Battery: 3.7V,<br>600mAh,<br>2.22Wh | Li-ion Battery<br>5V USB & 3.7<br>V Battery | Lithium battery:<br>3.7V, 1500mAh<br>5.55Wh<br>Adapter Input:<br>100-240Va.c.,<br>50/60Hz<br>Adapter<br>Output: 5Vd.c.,<br>1 A | 120-240V AC<br>Power Adapter | Similar<br>Note 1 |
| Elements of<br>Comparison | Subject<br>Device | Predicate<br>Device 1<br>(Primary) | Predicate<br>Device 2<br>(Reference) | Predicate<br>Device 3<br>(Reference) | Remark |
| Wavelengths | 605nm,<br>630nm,<br>660nm,<br>880nm,<br>415nm | 605nm,<br>630nm,<br>660nm,<br>880nm,<br>415nm | Red: 630±5nm<br>Blue: 415±5nm<br>NIF: 830±5nm | 605nm,<br>630nm,<br>660nm, 880nm | Same |
| Power Density | Single<br>wavelength:<br>605nm:<br>15±5mW/cm²<br>630nm:<br>20±5mW/cm²<br>660nm:<br>25±5mW/cm²<br>880nm:<br>10±5mW/cm²<br>415nm:<br>25±5mW/cm²<br>Total:<br>70mW/cm²(wri<br>nkle)<br>45mW/cm²(acn<br>e) | No publicly<br>available | Red: 18<br>mw/cm²<br>NIR: 12<br>mw/cm²<br>Total: 30<br>mw/cm²(wrinkl<br>e)<br>Blue: 26<br>mw/cm²<br>Red: 16<br>mw/cm²<br>Total: 42<br>mw/cm² (acne) | Total:<br>70.16mW/cm²(<br>wrinkle) | Similar<br>Note 2 |
| Irradiance<br>source | LEDs | LEDs | LEDs | LEDs | Same |
| Total Number<br>of LEDs | 80pcs | No publicly<br>available | 80pcs | No publicly<br>available | Same |
| LED<br>Distribution | 630nm+415nm<br>(Double wick):<br>30pcs<br>630nm+605nm<br>(Double wick):<br>25pcs<br>660nm+880nm<br>(Double wick):<br>25pcs | No publicly<br>available | 630nm+415nm<br>(Double wick):<br>30pcs<br>630nm+830nm<br>(Double wick):<br>50pcs | 630nm+830nm<br>(Double wick):<br>50pcs | Similar<br>Note 4 |
| Treatment area | 81(acne)<br>140(wrinkle) | 81(acne)<br>135.8(wrinkle) | No publicly<br>available | 415cm² | Same |
| Treatment time | 3 minutes per<br>treatment | 3 minutes per<br>treatment | 10 minutes | 3 minutes per<br>treatment | Same |
| Location for<br>Use | Face | Face | Face | Face | Same |
| Environment of<br>Use | OTC | OTC | OTC | OTC | Same |
| Safety and<br>EMC | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-<br>11<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-2-<br>57<br>IEC 62133-2 | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2 | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-<br>11<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-2-<br>57<br>IEC 62133-2 | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2 | Similar<br>Note 3 |
| Elements of<br>Comparison | Subject<br>Device | Predicate<br>Device 1<br>(Primary) | Predicate<br>Device 2<br>(Reference) | Predicate<br>Device 3<br>(Reference) | Remark |
| | IEC 62471 | | IEC 62471 | | |
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10<br>ISO 10993-23 | ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10 | ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10<br>ISO 10993-23 | ISO 10993-10 | Same |
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## Comparison in details:
## Note 1:
The description in "Power supply" of the subject device is slightly different from the predicate device, both of them use a Lithium-lon battery and are charged by the 5V USB. Besides, both the subject device and the predicate conducted the safety test according to the IEC 60601 series standards, and the test results are in compliance with safety standards' requirements. So, the difference between the subject device and the predicate device will not raise any safety or effectiveness issues.
## Note 2:
Although there is no detailed information on the "Power Density" for each wavelength of predicate devices available, both the subject device and predicate device 3 have the same treatment wavelengths (605nm+630nm+660nm+880nm) and total power density designed in treating the wrinkles, both of the subject device and predicate device 2 have the same treatment wavelengths (630nm+415nm) and similar total power density designed in treating the acne. So, the slight difference between the subject device and the predicate devices will not raise any safety or effectiveness issues.
#### Note 3:
The description in "Safety and EMC" of the subject device is slightly different from the predicate device, both the subject device and the predicate conducted the electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility tests according to the international series standards, and the test results are in compliance with standards' requirements. So, the difference between the subject device and the predicate device will not raise any safety or effectiveness issues.
## Note 4:
Although the "LED Distribution" of the subject device is slightly different from the predicate devices, the subject device has the same/similar treatment parameters such as the treatment wavelengths and power density designed with the predicate devices. So, the difference between the subject device and the predicate device will not raise any safety or effectiveness issues.
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## 9. Final Conclusion
The subject device Q-Rejuvalight Pro Facewear (Model: P19-0023) is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed predicated devices K183247, K230124 and K171390.
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7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
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.