K231901 · Medical San Indústria DE Equipamentos Médicos Ltda. · GEX · Sep 28, 2023 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K231901
Device Name
Hakon, Hakon Smart
Applicant
Medical San Indústria DE Equipamentos Médicos Ltda.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Sep 28, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Dermatological Diode Laser (Model: Hakon and Hakon Smart) is intended for the removal, permanent reduction of hair on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI), including tanned skin. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the stable, long-term reduction in the number of hairs growing back when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after completion of a treatment regimen.
Device Story
Hakon and Hakon Smart are micro-controlled diode laser systems (808nm) for hair removal. Device targets melanin in hair follicles via selective photothermolysis to destroy hair bulbs during the anagen phase. System comprises a main unit, handpiece, and control pedal. Operated by clinicians in a professional setting. Laser energy (1-70 J/cm²) is delivered to the skin; melanin absorbs light, converting it to thermal energy to damage germinal cells. Output is controlled by the user to achieve permanent hair reduction. Benefits include safe, effective hair removal across all skin types.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Device performance and safety were validated through compliance with international standards: IEC 60601-1 (electrical safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), IEC 60601-2-22 (laser safety), IEC 60825-1 (laser classification), and ISO 10993-1 (biocompatibility).
Technological Characteristics
Diode laser (808nm), Class IV. Patient-contact materials: 6063 Aluminum and Quartz. Dimensions: 393mm x 430mm x 1130mm; Weight: 65kg. Power: 110V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz. Micro-controlled system. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-22, IEC 60825-1, ISO 10993-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for removal and permanent reduction of hair on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI), including tanned skin, in patients seeking long-term hair reduction.
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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September 28, 2023
Medical San Indústria de Equipamentos Médicos Ltda % Rodrigo Abreu Regulatory Specialist United Regulatory LLC 2950 West Cypress Creek Rd. Ste 110 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
Re: K231901
Trade/Device Name: Hakon, Hakon Smart 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: June 27, 2023 Received: June 28, 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/ofdocs/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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
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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Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
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Sincerely,
Tanisha L. Hithe -S Tanisha L. Hithe -S 2023.09.28 17:04:54 -04'00'
Tanisha Hithe, MS, MHS 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) K231901
Device Name Hakon and Hakon Smart
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Dermatological Diode Laser (Model: Hakon Smart) are intended for the removal, permanent reduction of hair on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI), including tanned skin.
Permanent hair reduction is defined as the stable, longterm reduction in the number of hairs growing back when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after completion of a treatment regimen.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <span style="font-family: sans-serif;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <span style="font-family: sans-serif;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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#### Section 5 K231901 510(k) SUMMARY
A) Submitter's Name: Medical San Indústria de Equipamentos Médicos Ltda.
Owner / Operator Registration Number: Not available yet.
Manufacturer Registration Number: Not available yet.
Address: Rua Alberto Muller, 1100 Block 20 - Rooms 404 and 406
Bairro Carneiros - Lajeado RS - Brazil - 95913-528
### B) Phone and Fax Numbers
Tel .: +55 (51) 3720-2762
Fax: +55 (51) 3720-2762
### C) Contact Person:
Francis Laion de Padua Tel.: +55 (51) 3720-2762 Email: requlatorio@medicalsan.com.br
### D) Preparation Date: September 27, 2023
#### E) Classification Name:
Common / Usual Name: Powered laser surqical instrument
Proprietary Name: Hakon and Hakon Smart
Product Code: GEX
Class: Class II
Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4810
#### F) Device Description
The Hakon and Hakon Smart device is a micro-controlled equipment used in diode laser therapies at wavelengths of 808nm intended to remove unwanted hair.
### G) Device Operations Principles
The technique is based on the principle of selective thermal destruction, specifically targeting the germinal cells within the hair follicle. By utilizing laser light, the melanin present in the hair absorbs the energy, leading to the destruction of the hair bulbs in the anagen phase represents the active growth stage of the hair follicle, characterized by highly pigmented matrix cells and a connection to the dermal papilla. It is during this phase that the treatment achieves its highest success rates.
Melanin, being the primary chromophore in hair follicles, enables the utilization of light wavelengths ranging from 600 to 1100nm for safe and effective photo thermolysis. These wavelengths ensure optimal targeting of the hair follicles while maintaining efficacy and safety throughout the treatment process.
## H) Predicate Device:
The Hakon and Hakon Smart is equivalent with the following predicate device:
| 510(k) Number | Model | Company |
|---------------|-------------|------------------------------------------------|
| K210663 | CM01D/CM02D | Beijing HuaCheng Taike<br>Technology Co., Ltd. |
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Medical San Indústria de Equipamentos Médicos Ltda. Rua Alberto Muller, 1100 Block 20 - Rooms 404 and 406
Bairro Carneiros – Lajeado RS – Brazil - 95913-528
## I) Substantial Equivalence Comparison
#### Indications for Use: a.
| Indications for Use Comparison | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Hakon and Hakon Smart | CM01D/CM02D |
| The Dermatological Diode Laser (Model: Hakon and Hakon<br>Smart) is intended for the removal, permanent reduction of<br>hair on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI), including<br>tanned skin. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the<br>stable, long-term reduction in the number of hairs growing<br>back when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after<br>completion of a treatment regimen. | The Dermatological Diode Laser (Model: CM01D/ CM02D) is<br>intended for the removal, permanent reduction of hair on all<br>skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI), including tanned skin.<br>Permanent hair reduction is defined as the stable, long-term<br>reduction in the number of hairs growing back when<br>measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after completion of a<br>treatment regimen. |
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#### Technological Characteristics Comparison: b.
The predicate devices used to establish substantial equivalence for the Hakon Smart device is outlined below. This section of this submission will provide a comparison of design, materials, and technical specifications of the Hakon and Hakon Smart to each of the predicate devices stratified by functional modality.
| ITEM | PROPOSED DEVICE | PREDICATE DEVICE K210663 | OBSERVATION |
|----------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|
| Device Name | Equipment Laser System for Depilation | Diode laser dermatology systems | - |
| Product Model | Hakon and Hakon Smart | CM01D/CM02D | - |
| K number | | K210663 | - |
| Product code | GEX | GEX | Same |
| Regulation classification | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | Same |
| Class | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Indication of Use | The Dermatological Diode Laser (Model:<br>Hakon and Hakon Smart) is intended for the<br>removal, permanent reduction of hair on all<br>skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI),<br>including tanned skin. Permanent hair<br>reduction is defined as the stable, long-term<br>reduction in the number of hairs growing<br>back when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months<br>after completion of a treatment regimen. | The Dermatological Diode Laser (Model: CM01D/<br>CM02D) is intended for the removal, permanent<br>reduction of hair on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin<br>types I-VI), including tanned skin. Permanent hair<br>reduction is defined as the stable, long-term<br>reduction in the number of hairs growing back<br>when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after<br>completion of a treatment regimen. | Same |
| Settings | Main Unit | Main Unit | Same |
| | hand piece | hand piece | Same |
| | control pedal | control pedal | Same |
| principle of operation | diode laser | diode laser | Same |
| Laser Type | diode laser | diode laser | Same |
| laser rating | Class IV | Class IV | Same |
| Wave-length | 808nm | 808nm | Same |
| Spot size | 10x12mm | CM01D: 10 x 30 mm | Similar |
| | | CM02D: 9x12mm | |
| Fluency | 1-70 J/cm2 | CM01D: 5-100 J/cm² | Similar |
| | | CM02D: 3-30 J/cm² | |
| Frequency | 1-10 Hz | CM01D: 1-10 Hz | Same |
| | | CM02D: 1-3 Hz | |
| Pulse Duration | 10 -400 ms | CM01D: 15-400ms | Similar |
| | | CM02D: 35-400ms | |
| Power supply | 110V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz | AC 110V/60Hz | Similar |
| Dimension | 393 mm x 430 mm x 1130 mm | CM01D: 650 mm x 650 mm x 1230 mm | Similar |
| | | CM02D: 252 mm x 210 mm x 193 mm | |
| Weight | 65kg | 60kg | Similar |
| EMC, electrical and laser safety | | | |
| Electrical Safety | Comply with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-22 | Comply with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-22 | Same |
| EMC | Comply with IEC 60601-1-2 | Comply with IEC 60601-1-2 | Same |
| Laser Safety | Comply with IEC 60601-2-22 | Comply with IEC 60601-2-22 | Same |
| Direct/indirect patient contact materials and biocompatibility | | | |
| Patient<br>direct indirect | Tip of the Handle (6063 Aluminum & Quartz) | Tip of the Handle (6063 Aluminum & Quartz) | Same |
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Rua Alberto Muller, 1100 Block 20 - Rooms 404 and 406 Bairro Carneiros – Lajeado RS – Brazil - 95913-528
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| Contact | | | |
|------------------|-------------|-------------|------|
| Materials | | | |
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-1 | ISO 10993-1 | Same |
**SE Discussion**
The subject device differs from the predicate in several key aspects, including spot size, fluency range, and pulse duration.
**Spot Size:** The predicate device has a spot size ranging from a minimum of 9mm to a maximum of 30mm, while the subject device falls within the
dimensions of 10mm to 12mm. This ensures that the subject device maintains a safe spot size within the range specified by the predicate.
**Fluency Range:** The predicate device has a fluency range of 3 - 100J/cm², whereas the subject device has a lower fluency range of 1 - 70J/cm².
The subject device has a maximum thermal energy 30% lower than the predicate and a minimum thermal energy 76% lower.
**Pulse Duration:** The predicate device has a pulse duration limit of 15 - 400ms, while the subject device has a pulse duration of 10 - 400ms. The
subject device's pulse duration has a minimum limit that is 30% lower than that of the predicate. Since the subject device has a lower pulse
duration limit and not a higher one, it ensures safety in terms of pulse duration characteristics.
These differences highlight that the subject device is designed with specific technical specifications that prioritize safety. The spot size, fluency
range, and pulse duration of the subject device align with the predicate, thereby providing a safe hair removal solution.
Furthermore, it is important to note that these differences in spot size, fluency range, and pulse duration do not compromise the efficiency or
effectiveness of the subject device. Despite the adjustments made for enhanced safety, the subject device maintains its ability to deliver efficient
and reliable hair removal results. The modifications in these technical specifications ensure a safe treatment experience without compromising
the overall performance and efficacy of the device.
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#### Non-Clinical Evaluation (Performance and Safety Evaluation): C.
In order to reach high performance, safety and effectiveness the device Hakon and Hakon Smart 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Safety Of Laser Products - Part 1: Equipment Classification<br>And Requirements | IEC 60825-1 |
| Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 1: Evaluation<br>and testing within a risk management process | ISO 10993-1 |
#### d. Clinical Testing:
No clinical trial was performed.
## Conclusion:
Based on compliance with the international standard and regulation mentioned above, the device Hakon and Hakon Smart demonstrate safety, effectiveness and equivalent to the predicates above.
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