K233804 · Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. · GEX · Feb 1, 2024 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K233804
Device Name
Resonic Rapid Acoustic Pulse Device
Applicant
Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Feb 1, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Resonic™ Rapid Acoustic Pulse device is indicated for use as an accessory to the 1064 nm Q-Switched laser for black ink tattoo removal in Fitzpatrick Skin Type I-III patients. The Resonic device is also indicated for long-term improvement in the appearance of cellulite as supported by clinical data demonstrating treatment benefits up to one year of observation. In addition, the Resonic device can improve the appearance of skin laxity in conjunction with improvement in the appearance of cellulite.
Device Story
Resonic Rapid Acoustic Pulse (RAP) device uses repeated, rapidly rising acoustic waves to treat skin. For tattoo removal, device acts as accessory to 1064 nm Q-Switched laser; acoustic waves release pigment from macrophages and dissipate laser-induced whitening, allowing multiple laser passes per session. For cellulite and skin laxity, device acts as standalone system; acoustic waves induce physical effects in fibrous structures. System comprises console, handpiece, and replaceable cartridge. Console supplies saline to handpiece to form shock waves in acoustic pulse chamber; waves pass through cartridge window and hydrogel pad placed on patient skin. Used in clinical settings by trained operators. Output is physical acoustic energy; healthcare providers observe visual improvement in skin appearance. Benefits include accelerated tattoo fading, fewer office visits, and improved appearance of cellulite and skin laxity.
Clinical Evidence
Independent blinded photo assessment of 56 female participants (mean age 43) from a pivotal cellulite study. Primary endpoint: correct identification of 12-week post-treatment skin laxity improvement by at least 2 of 3 blinded reviewers. 51 participants analyzed; 90.2% (46/51) correctly identified, exceeding 60% threshold.
Technological Characteristics
System includes console, handpiece, and replaceable cartridge. Principle: generation of acoustic waves in saline via handpiece, transmitted through acoustically transparent cartridge window and hydrogel pad to skin. Energy source: acoustic pulse. Connectivity: not specified. Sterilization: not specified.
Indications for Use
Indicated for black ink tattoo removal (Fitzpatrick Skin Type I-III) as an accessory to 1064 nm Q-Switched laser; also indicated for long-term improvement in cellulite appearance and associated skin laxity improvement.
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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February 1, 2024
Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc. Vicky Chai Director, Regulatory Affairs 4410 Rosewood Drive Pleasanton, California 94588
Re: K233804
Trade/Device Name: Resonic Rapid Acoustic Pulse Device 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 21, 2023 Received: December 21, 2023
Dear Vicky Chai:
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 OS 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.
For comprehensive regulatory information about mediation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
### Sincerely,
Mark
Digitally signed by
Mark Trumbore -S
Trumbore -S Date: 2024.02.01
13:47:07 -05'00'
Mark Trumbore, Ph.D. 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) K233804
Device Name Resonic™ Rapid Acoustic Pulse Device
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Resonic™ Rapid Acoustic Pulse device is indicated for use as an accessory to the 1064 nm Q- Switched laser for black ink tattoo removal in Fitzpatrick Skin Type I-III patients. The Resonic device is also indicated for long-term improvement in the appearance of cellulite as supported by clinical data demonstrating treatment benefits up to one year of observation. In addition, the Resonic device can improve the appearance of skin laxity in conjunction with improvement in the appearance of cellulite.
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# K233804
# 510(K) Summary
This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
| I. SUBMITTER: | ZELTIQ Aesthetics, Inc.<br>4410 Rosewood Drive<br>Pleasanton, CA 94588<br>USA |
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| CORRESPONDENT: | Ms. Difei Chai<br>Regulatory Affairs Director<br>Phone: +1 925-248-6957<br>Cell: +1 919-564-8811<br>E-mail: difei.chai@abbvie.com |
| DATE PREPARED: | Jan. 30, 2024 |
### II. DEVICE:
| TRADE NAME: | ResonicTM Rapid Acoustic Pulse Device |
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| COMMON NAME: | Dermatology Laser System |
| CLASSIFICATION: | Class II, 21 CFR<br>878.4810<br>Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic<br>surgery and in dermatology |
| PRODUCT CODE: | GEX |
## III. PREDICATE DEVICE: Resonic " Rapid Acoustic Pulse Device (K222629)
## IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
The Resonic™ Rapid Acoustic Pulse (RAP) device is designed as an accessory to laser treatments to improve laser tattoo fading efficiency, as well as a standalone device to improve the appearance of cellulite. Resonic uses repeated, rapidly rising acoustic waves, releasing pigment particles from the pigment laden macrophage (PLM) and dissipating the laser-induced whitening. This allows multiple laser passes in a single session, resulting in accelerated tattoo fading and fewer office visits to achieve sufficient tattoo fading. When used for improving the appearance of cellulite, the acoustic waves induce physical effects in the fibrous structures and improve the appearance of skin laxity.
### V. INTENDED USE:
The Resonic™ Rapid Acoustic Pulse device is indicated for use as an accessory to the 1064 nm Q-Switched laser for black ink tattoo removal in Fitzpatrick Skin Type I-III patients. The Resonic device is also indicated for long-term improvement in the appearance of cellulite as supported by clinical data demonstrating treatment benefits up to one year of observation. In addition, the Resonic device can improve the appearance of skin laxity in conjunction with
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improvement in the appearance of cellulite.
## VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE:
The Resonic™ Rapid Acoustic Pulse device is composed of three parts: the Console, the Handpiece and the replaceable Cartridge. The Console supplies saline to the Handpiece to enable formation of the shock wave within the acoustic pulse chamber. The Handpiece generates acoustic waves in the saline. The acoustic waves pass through the acoustically transparent window of the Cartridge and acoustic ultrasound gel or similar hydrogel pad, which is placed against the surface of the skin to be treated.
The subject Resonic device is identical to the previously cleared Resonic device. No changes have been made to the technological characteristics of the subject device to accommodate the update of indication for use. The primary purpose of this submission is to update the indication for use to reflect that the Resonic device can improve the appearance of skin laxity in conjunction with improvement in the appearance of cellulite, based on data from an independent, blinded review of photographs from an existing study for assessing the safety and effectiveness of Resonic for the improvement in the appearance of cellulite.
### VII.PERFORMANCE DATA
To assess the overall clinical improvement in the appearance of skin laxity following treatment with the Resonic device, an independent, blinded physician assessment was performed on baseline and 12-week post- treatment images of lateral, posterior, and posterior oblique views of subjects' treated thighs and buttocks collected from the pivotal study that evaluated the Resonic device for improvement in the appearance of cellulite. The independent, blinded photo assessment study comprised 56 participants, of which all were female, the mean age was 43 years and the majority of the participants were Caucasian.
The primary effectiveness endpoint was defined as the correct identification by at least 2 of 3 blinded reviewers of 12-week post-treatment images with respect to skin laxity from randomized groups of pre-and post-treatment images. The blinded reviewers excluded 5 participants who were not considered as having skin laxity resulting in 51 participants for inclusion in the primary endpoint analysis. The post-treatment images with regards to skin laxity were correctly identified by 2 of 3 blinded reviewers in 90.2% (46/51) of participants, exceeding the 60% prespecified threshold.
The independent, blinded photo assessment demonstrates that when treating cellulite, the Resonic device can improve the appearance of skin laxity in conjunction with improvement in the appearance of cellulite. The visible improvement in cellulite precludes determination of independent improvement in the appearance of skin laxity as stand-alone primary outcome.
### VIII. CONCLUSION
The Resonic device and its predicate device have the same intended use and similar indications for use, the same technological characteristics and principles of operation. Clinical testing confirms the treatment effect with the Resonic device in improving the appearance of skin laxity in conjunction with improvement in the appearance of cellulite. Therefore, the Resonic device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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