K230460 · Elesta S.P.A · GEX · May 22, 2023 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K230460
Device Name
Laser Thermal Therapy Kit
Applicant
Elesta S.P.A
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
May 22, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The LASER THERMAL THERAPY KIT used to direct laser energy to soft tissue, to necrotize or coagulate soft tissue through interstitial irradiation in medicine and surgery in cardiovascular thoracic surgery (excluding the heart and the vessels in the perical sac), dermatology, ear-nose-throat surgery, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, head and neck surgery, orthopedics, pulmonology, radiology, and urology, at a wavelength of 1064nm.
Device Story
The Laser Thermal Therapy Kit is a sterile, single-use accessory for powered surgical laser instruments. It consists of a 272μm core quartz fiber optic and a 21G introducer needle. The device is used by clinicians to deliver laser energy (1064nm) to soft tissue sites. The needle provides guidance to the target tissue, while the fiber optic transmits laser light from an external laser unit to the distal tip to perform interstitial thermal therapy (necrosis or coagulation). The device is used in various surgical specialties, including orthopedics and urology. By enabling precise interstitial delivery, the device allows for localized thermal treatment of soft tissue, potentially benefiting patients by providing a minimally invasive surgical option.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Engineering studies verified laser light transmission efficiency, power loss, mechanical functionality, and optical performance. Testing confirmed the fiber's ability to couple with 21G introducer needles at specific protrusion distances. Sterilization validated per ISO 11135; shelf life validated per ASTM F1980-16 and ASTM F1929-15. Biocompatibility confirmed per ISO 10993-1.
Technological Characteristics
Fiber optic (272μm core quartz, 0.22 NA) and 21G introducer needle. Proximal connector: SMA 905. Energy source: external powered surgical laser (1064nm, continuous wave). Sterile, single-use. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (ISO 11135). Shelf life standards: ASTM F1980-16, ASTM F1929-15.
Indications for Use
Indicated for soft tissue necrosis or coagulation via interstitial laser irradiation in cardiovascular thoracic (excluding heart/pericardial vessels), dermatology, ENT, gastroenterology, general, gynecological, head and neck, orthopedic, pulmonary, radiological, and urological surgeries (e.g., Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) at 1064nm.
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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May 22, 2023
Elesta SPA % Maurizio Pantaleoni RA/OA Consultant Maurizio Pantaleoni Via Borgo Santa Cristina 12 Imola, Bologna 40026 Italy
Re: K230460
Trade/Device Name: Laser Thermal Therapy Kit 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: February 17, 2023 Received: February 21, 2023
Dear Maurizio Pantaleoni:
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) K230460
Device Name LASER THERMAL THERAPY KIT
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The LASER THERMAL THERAPY KIT used to direct laser energy to soft tissue, to necrotize or coagulate soft tissue through interstitial irradiation in medicine and surgery in cardiovascular thoracic surgery (excluding the heart and the vessels in the perical sac), dermatology, ear-nose-throat surgery, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, head and neck surgery, orthopedics, pulmonology, radiology, and urology, at a wavelength of 1064nm.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
## K230460
The 510(k) Summary of the LASER THERMAL THERAPY KIT is provided on the next page. This 510(k) Summary is being submitted as required by 21 CFR 807.92.
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#### 1. General Information
Applicant:
ELESTA SpA Via Baldanzese, 17 Calenzano (FI) Italy 50041, Italy Tel. +39 055 8826807 Fax +39 055 7766698
Establishment Registration Number: 3015077548
Contact for the application:
Maurizio Pantaleoni Via Borgo Santa Cristina 12 Imola (BO) 40026, Italy Tel. +39 3484435155 Email: maurizio.pantaleoni@gmail.com
Summary Preparation Date:
February, 17 2023
- 2. Name & Classification
#### Device Name: LASER THERMAL THERAPY KIT
Classification names Accessory to powered surqical laser instrument (GEX)
Accessory to powered surgical laser instrument (21 CFR§878.4810). Requlation Name
Product Code GEX
CLASS: II
#### 3. Device description
The LASER THERMAL THERAPY KIT is used to transfer laser energy from the laser unit to the tissue site for the treatment.
The LASER THERMAL THERAPY KIT consist of a Fiber Optic for PLA (272μm core quartz fiber with distal end outer diameter 420um and NA 0.2) and an introducer needle (21G). The device is sterile and single use.
- 4. Indications for Use
The LASER THERMAL THERAPY KIT used to direct laser energy to soft tissue, to necrotize or coagulate soft tissue through interstitial irradiation in medicine and surgery in cardiovascular thoracic surgery (excluding the heart and the vessels in the pericardial sac), dermatology, ear-nose-throat surgery, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, head and neck surgery, orthopedics, pulmonology, radiology, and urology (e.g. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), at a wavelength of 1064nm.
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#### 5. Predicate devices
LASER THERMAL THERAPY KIT is substantially equivalent to the following device legally marketed in the U.S. market:
| Applicant | Device name | 510(k) Number |
|-----------------|---------------------------|---------------|
| BioTex Inc., US | Visualase Laser fiber LDF | K053087 |
Complete substantial equivalence information is provided in the Section XII of this submission.
- 6. Reference Device
The LASER THERMAL THERAPY KIT consist of a Fiber Optic for PLA and an Introducer needle. For what concern the contact materials relevant for biocompatibility, the Fiber Optic for PLA is equivalent to the following device legally marketed in the U.S.
Furthermore the Echolaser X4 reference device was also cleared to be use used orthopaedics, as the subject device.
| Applicant | Device name | 510(k) Number |
|-------------|------------------------|---------------|
| Oberon GmbH | Oberon Surgical Fibers | K140470 |
| Elesta Spa | ECHOLASER X4 | K213594 |
- 7. Comparison of technological characteristics with the predicate devices
| | Subject Device | Primary predicate device |
|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Product Name | LASER THERMAL THERAPY KIT | Visualase Laser fiber LDF |
| Manufacturer | Elesta SpA, Italy | BioTex Inc., US |
| Indication for Use | The LASER THERMAL THERAPY KIT is<br>used to direct laser energy to soft<br>tissue, to necrotize and coagulate soft<br>tissue through interstitial irradiation<br>or thermal therapy in<br>medicine and surgery, in<br>cardiovascular thoracic surgery<br>(excluding the heart and the vessels<br>in the pericardial sac),<br>dermatology, ear-nose-throat surgery,<br>gastroenterology, general surgery,<br>gynecology, head and neck surgery,<br>plastic surgery, orthopaedics,<br>pulmonology, radiology, and urology<br>at a wavelength of 1064nm. | The LDF is indicated for use to necrotize<br>or coagulate soft tissue through interstitial<br>irradiation or thermal therapy in medicine<br>and surgery in cardiovascular<br>thoracic surgery (excluding the heart and the<br>vessels in the pericardial sac),<br>dermatology, ear-nose-throat surgery,<br>gastroenterology, general surgery,<br>gynecology, head and neck surgery,<br>neurosurgery, plastic surgery, pulmonology,<br>radiology, and urology, for<br>wavelengths 800nm through 1064nm. |
| Device Regulatory<br>Classification | Accessory to powered surgical laser<br>instrument | Accessory to powered surgical laser<br>instrument |
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| | FDA 878.4810 | FDA 878.4810 |
|----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| Product code | GEX | GEX |
| Device Class | Accessory to powered surgical laser instrument<br>Class 2 | Accessory to powered surgical laser instrument<br>Class 2 |
| 510 (k) number | To be obtained | K053087 |
| Fiber core diameter | 272 μm | 400 μm (200 – 1000) |
| Numerical Aperture | 0.22 | 0.37 |
| Proximal connector | SMA 905 | SMA 905 |
| Wavelength | 1064 nm | 532-1064nm |
| Laser Operation mode | Continuous Wave | Continuous Wave |
| Lesion shape | Elliptical shape | Ellipsoidal / Round |
| Max Power | 7 W | 8 W for 400μm |
## 8. Non Clinical Performance test
Engineering studies has been executed on the device in order to assess and check the correct presence of the expected performances and its safety. These studies (eq effectiveness and efficiency of the laser light transmission of the fiber, including power loss, mechanical and optical functionalities test etc...) demonstrates that the device is effective in quiding and transmitting the laser light, emitted by the laser system, in order to efficiently emit it outside the fiber tip, in the target region of interest, without relevant power losses. Takinq into account also the verified effectiveness of the fiber to be coupled to the 21G introducer needles showing a specific protrusion distance with a fixed tolerance, these fibers result able to accurately reach the target tissue thanks to the needle quidance and to allow a safe emission of the laser light without causing no indirect and undesired thermal damages to the patient.
Other tests has been furthermore performed, for the subject device, to validate ETHYLENE OXIDE sterilization in compliance with ISO 11135 requirements and shelf life, in compliance with the recognized standards ASTM F1980-16 and ASTM F1929-15. Finally data available allow also to confirm biocompatibility of the device in compliance with ISO10993-1 standard. Therefore, considering all the verifications performed, Elesta Laser Thermal Therapy Kit medical device, composed by Fiber Optic for PLA and Introducer Needle, shows and confirms all the expected performances required.
## 9. Conclusions
In light of evidences summarized above and based on classification, intended use and technological characteristics, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the identified predicate devices.
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