K233811 · Daavlin Distributing Co. · FTC · Dec 13, 2023 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K233811
Device Name
DT Controlled Phototherapy Equipment
Applicant
Daavlin Distributing Co.
Product Code
FTC · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Dec 13, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4630
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The DT Controlled Phototherapy Equipment are indicated for use to treat diagnosed skin disorders such as, but not limited to, psoriasis, vitiligo, and atopic dermatitis (eczema) under the direction of a physician. The population may range from pediatric to geriatric.
Device Story
DT Controlled Phototherapy Equipment is a modernization of the DermaPal Controller; functions as a timer-based controller for phototherapy devices. Input consists of user-entered treatment prescriptions via a 4-button UI; device processes inputs using a PIC16 processor to manage lamp activation/deactivation. Output is controlled ultraviolet radiation exposure for topical skin treatment. Used in hospitals, clinics, medical centers, or private practices under physician direction. Healthcare providers use the interface to set treatment parameters; the device ensures controlled radiation delivery to the patient's skin. Benefits include standardized, physician-directed phototherapy for dermatologic conditions.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Functional Black Box testing was performed to verify that the DT controller functions according to specifications.
Technological Characteristics
Controller consists of a PC board with a PIC16 processor, power supply, and display; interface features a 4-button UI with a backlit screen. Face is a plastic overlay. Operates as a timer for ultraviolet lamps. No specific ASTM material standards cited; construction is identical to predicate devices.
Indications for Use
Indicated for pediatric to geriatric patients with diagnosed skin disorders including psoriasis, vitiligo, and atopic dermatitis (eczema).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultraviolet lamp for dermatologic disorders is a device (including a fixture) intended to provide ultraviolet radiation of the body to photoactivate a drug in the treatment of a dermatologic disorder if the labeling of the drug intended for use with the device bears adequate directions for the device's use with that drug.
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December 13, 2023
Daavlin Distributing Co. Michele Thiel Regulatory Manager 205 West Bement Street Bryan, Ohio 43506
Re: K233811
Trade/Device Name: DT Controlled Phototherapy Equipment Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4630 Regulation Name: Ultraviolet Lamp For Dermatologic Disorders Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FTC Dated: November 29, 2023 Received: November 29, 2023
Dear Michele Thiel:
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 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
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
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,
Jianting Wang Digitally Digitally signed by Jianting Date: 2023.12.13 16:38:26 -2 -05'00'
For Tanisha Hithe 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) K233811
Device Name DT Controlled Phototherapy Equipment
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The DT Controlled Phototherapy Equipment devices are indicated for use to treat diagnosed skin disorders such as, but not limited to, psoriasis, vitiligo, and atopic dermatitis (eczema) under the direction of a physician. The population may range from pediatric to geriatric.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# Special 510k Summary
| 510(K) Summary: | | | |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Date of Summary: | November 28, 2023 | | |
| 510(k) Submitter: | Daavlin Distributing Company | | |
| Contact Person: | Michele Thiel | | |
| | Regulatory Manager | | |
| | Daavlin Distributing Company | | |
| | 205 West Bement Street<br>P.O. Box 626<br>Bryan, Ohio 43506<br>Phone: (419) 636-6304 Ext. 207<br>Fax: (419) 636-1739<br>Email: mthiel@daavlin.com | | |
| | Trade Name: | DT Controlled Phototherapy Equipment | |
| Common Name: | Phototherapy Equipment | | |
| 510(k) Number: | K233811 | | |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 878.4630 | | |
| Classification Name: | Ultraviolet lamp for dermatologic disorders | | |
| Device Class: | Class II | | |
| Product Code: | FTC | | |
| Panel: | General and Plastic Surgery | | |
| Predicate Devices: | Dermapal, 1 Series Phototherapy Equipment | | |
| 510(k) Number: | K073587, K220840 | | |
| Company: | Daavlin Distributing Company | | |
| Device Description: | The DT Controller is a modernization of the DermaPal Controller (510(k)<br>K073587). Like its predicate, the DT Controller is designed to turn a<br>phototherapy device on and off based on time. It is designed to be installed in a<br>wider family of devices. It uses the same 4 button UI with a larger backlit screen<br>for better readability and is based on a more commercially available PIC16<br>processor. A modification to the way a prescription is entered was done to<br>harmonize the process across different devices. | | |
| | Indications for Use: | The DT Controlled Phototherapy Equipment are medical ultraviolet devices,<br>which are intended for use, by or under the direction of a physician, for<br>therapeutic treatment for individuals who require ultraviolet radiation for<br>diagnosed skin disorders. | |
| | | Intended Use: | The DT Controlled Phototherapy Equipment are indicated for use to treat<br>diagnosed skin disorders such as, but not limited to, psoriasis, vitiligo, and<br>atopic dermatitis (eczema) under the direction of a physician. The population |
| | | | Predicate Comparison: |
| | | | Functional testing in the form of Black Box testing was completed on the DT<br>controller and the functions appear to be working per the specifications. |
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| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device |
|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Features | DT Controlled | Dermapal | 1 Series Controlled |
| | Phototherapy Equipment | | Phototherapy Equipment |
| 510(k) Number | This Submission | K073587 | K220840 |
| Picture | Image: DT Controlled Phototherapy Equipment | Image: Dermapal | Image: 1 Series Controlled Phototherapy Equipment |
| Indications for<br>Use | The DT Controlled<br>Phototherapy Equipment<br>are indicated for use to<br>treat diagnosed skin<br>disorders such as but not<br>limited to, psoriasis,<br>vitiligo, and atopic<br>dermatitis (eczema) under<br>the direction of a<br>physician. The population<br>may range from pediatric<br>to geriatric. | Intended for use, by or<br>under the direction of a<br>physician, for the<br>treatment of localized<br>cases of psoriasis and<br>vitiligo. | The 1 Series Phototherapy<br>Devices are indicated for<br>use to treat diagnosed skin<br>disorders such as but not<br>limited to, psoriasis,<br>vitiligo, and atopic<br>dermatitis (eczema) under<br>the direction of a<br>physician. The population<br>may range from pediatric<br>to geriatric. |
| Prescriptive | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Patient<br>Population | Pediatric to Geriatric | Dermatology Patients | Pediatric to Geriatric |
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| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device |
|----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Features | DT Controlled<br>Phototherapy Equipment | Dermapal | 1 Series Controlled<br>Phototherapy Equipment |
| 510(k) Number | This Submission | K073587 | K220840 |
| Patient Contact | The DT Controlled<br>Phototherapy Equipment<br>device is designed have the<br>areas of skin to be exposed<br>to controlled lamp<br>radiation by placing the<br>area on the Acrylic, or<br>from a distance of<br>approximately 9 inches<br>(22.86 cm) away. | N/A | The 1 Series device is<br>designed have the areas of<br>skin to be exposed to<br>controlled lamp radiation<br>by placing the area on the<br>Acrylic, or from a distance<br>of approximately 9 inches<br>(22.86 cm) away. |
| Anatomical Sites | Topical skin treatment | Topical local skin<br>treatment | Topical skin treatment |
| Application<br>Environment | Hospital, Clinic, Medical<br>Center, Private Medical<br>Practice, or other<br>environment under the<br>direction of a physician. | N/A | Hospital, Clinic, Medical<br>Center, Private Medical<br>Practice, or other<br>environment under the<br>direction of a physician. |
| Materials | Face of the controller is a<br>plastic overlay. The<br>controller is a PC Board<br>populated with the<br>processors, power supply,<br>display and other standard<br>electronic parts. | Assembled components<br>housed in plastic case | Assembled components<br>housed in plastic frame<br>with reflective internal<br>surfaces and fluorescent<br>lamps |
| Manufacturing<br>Methods | Identical | N/A | Identical |
| Performance<br>Standards: | The DT controlled phototherapy equipment performance data is the same as or very<br>similar to that of the claimed predicate devices. The ultraviolet lamps and cabinet<br>construction used in the production of the predicate device and the DT controlled<br>phototherapy equipment are the same. The only difference between the predicate<br>devices and the DT devices is the substitution of the DT controller for actual entry of<br>treatment. The rest of the devices (materials, construction, treatment modality, patient<br>safety, etc.) remains exactly the same. |
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| Conclusion: | On the basis of the information provided in this Summary, the Daavlin Distributing<br>Company believes the DT controlled phototherapy equipment is substantially<br>equivalent to the legally commercialized predicate devices. |
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