K234004 · Reveal Lasers , Ltd. · GEX · Feb 20, 2025 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K234004
Device Name
Medical diode laser systems (CHARISMA, REGAL)
Applicant
Reveal Lasers , Ltd.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Feb 20, 2025
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The intended use of the "CHARISMA" is: -Dermatological procedures requiring coagulation of soft tissue and skin resurfacing procedures. further indicated for treatment of benign pigmented lesions, such as, but not limited to lentigines (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), melasma, dyschromia, and for treatment of facial wrinkles and fine lines. -Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, hemostasis and/or coagulation of soft tissue -Endovascular coagulation and endovenous occlusion of the greatest saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux -Further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis. The intended use of the "REGAL" is: -Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, hemostasis and/or coagulation of soft tissue -Endovascular coagulation and endovenous occlusion of the greatest saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux -Further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.
Device Story
Medical diode laser systems (CHARISMA, REGAL) utilize 1470nm GaAlAs diode laser modules for surgical and dermatological applications. System comprises MCU, power supply, diode laser module, fiber-coupling system, and touch screen interface. Inputs include footswitch, remote interlock, and user settings via touch screen; output is laser energy delivered via optical fiber. CHARISMA includes a 'BeautyScan' mode using a scanning galvanometer for fractional-like skin resurfacing. Operated by clinicians in clinical settings. MCU controls drive current and temperature via DC-DC conversion and current-control circuits. Laser energy facilitates tissue coagulation, ablation, and endovenous occlusion. Benefits include precise soft tissue management and minimally invasive vein treatment.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), laser safety (IEC 60825-1), and performance testing (IEC 60601-2-22).
Technological Characteristics
GaAlAs diode laser, 1470nm wavelength. Class 4 laser. Fiber delivery (SMA905). Air-cooled. Power supply 100-240V. Dimensions/weight vary by model. Software-controlled via MCU. IPX0/IPX1 device rating, IPX8 footswitch.
Indications for Use
Indicated for dermatological procedures (coagulation, skin resurfacing, benign pigmented lesions, facial wrinkles/fine lines), soft tissue surgery (incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, hemostasis, coagulation), endovenous occlusion of the greatest saphenous vein for superficial vein reflux, and laser-assisted lipolysis.
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 20, 2025
Reveal Lasers Ltd. Mike Collette Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Systems Raoul Wallenberg 14a, Aviv, Israel, Tel 6971912 Aviv. 64364 Israel
Re: K234004
Trade/Device Name: Medical diode laser systems (CHARISMA, REGAL) 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: [NOTE: Use date of most recent supplement] Received: February 17, 2025
Dear Mike Collette:
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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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 820.70) and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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Sincerely,
TANISHA
Digitally signed by
TANISHA L. HITHE -S
L. HITHE -S Date: 2025.02.20
20:13:22-05'00'
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
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K234004
Device Name
Medical diode laser systems (CHARISMA, REGAL)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The intended use of the "CHARISMA" is:
-Dermatological procedures requiring coagulation of soft tissue and skin resurfacing procedures. further indicated for treatment of benign pigmented lesions, such as, but not limited to lentigines (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), melasma, dyschromia, and for treatment of facial wrinkles and fine lines.
-Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, hemostasis and/or coagulation of soft tissue
-Endovascular coagulation and endovenous occlusion of the greatest saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux
-Further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.
The intended use of the "REGAL" is:
-Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, hemostasis and/or coagulation of soft tissue
-Endovascular coagulation and endovenous occlusion of the greatest saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux
-Further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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# 510(k) summary K234004
## I Submitter
| Device submitter: | Reveal Lasers Ltd. |
|-------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Add.: | 14 Raoul Wallenberg ,Tel Aviv, Israel 6971912 |
| Contact person: | Name: Yoram Levy<br>Qsite, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Systems<br>Tel: +972 (52) 2792871<br>E-mail: yoram@qsitemed.com |
## II Device
| Trade Name of device: | Medical diode laser systems |
|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Model | REGAL, CHARISMA |
| Regulation name: | Laser Surgical Instrument for Use in General and Plastic<br>Surgery and in Dermatology |
| Classification name: | POWERED LASER SURGICAL INSTRUMENT |
| Classification: | Class II, 21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Primary Product Code: | GEX |
| Review Panel: | General & Plastic Surgery |
| Submission number: | K234004 |
### III Predicate Device
| Predicate Device 1 | |
|----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Trade name: | LaserME |
| Classification name: | POWERED LASER SURGICAL INSTRUMENT |
| Regulation number: | 21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Regulation name: | Laser Surgical Instrument for Use in General and Plastic<br>Surgery and In Dermatology |
| Regulatory class: | Class II |
| Product code: | GEX |
| Submitter: | Neauvia North America |
| 510(k) number: | K230077 |
| Classification name: | POWERED LASER SURGICAL INSTRUMENT |
| Regulation number: | 21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Regulation name: | GEX-Powered Laser Surgical Instrument, General and Plastic<br>Surgery |
| Regulatory class: | Class II |
| Product code: | GEX |
| Submitter: | Fotona d.o.o |
| 510(k) number: | K193656 |
| Predicate Device 3 | |
| Trade name: | Alma Diode Tabletop Laser |
| Regulation number: | 21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Regulation name: | Laser Surgical Instrument for Use in General and Plastic<br>Surgery and in Dermatology |
| Classification name: | POWERED LASER SURGICAL INSTRUMENT |
| Regulatory class: | Class II |
| Product code: | GEX |
| Submitter: | Alma Lasers, Ltd, |
| 510(k) number: | K160952 |
| Reference Predicate Device | |
| Trade name: | Medical diode laser systems |
| Classification name: | POWERED LASER SURGICAL INSTRUMENT |
| Regulation number: | 21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Regulation name: | Laser Surgical Instrument for Use in General and Plastic<br>Surgery and In Dermatology |
| Regulatory class: | Class II |
| Product code: | GEX |
| Submitter: | Wuhan Gigaa Optronics Technology Co., Ltd |
| Predicate Device 2 | |
|--------------------|-------|
| Trade name: | Foton |
na SkyPulse Laser Platform
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K160549 510(k) number:
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### IV Device description
Diode laser is a kind of laser with semiconductor as working material. It consists of working material, cavity resonator and power source.
The diode laser for this unit is GaAlAs diode bar, and the wavelength is 1470nm. It features impact structure, high efficiency and long lifetime. Generally, the beam shall be emitted as the big beam divergence of the laser from the diode. With the GIGAA'S unique fiber-coupling technology, the laser beam can be coupled efficiently into the fiber.
MCU (Micro Controller Unit) is the control center of system. MCU controls the drive board and temperature system by changing operating current. The operating power supply is the power source of the whole system, it supplies power for MCU, diode laser module by DC-DC conversion module and temp-control circuit. MCU controls the drive current of diode laser module by adjusting the DC-DC module and currentcontrol circuit. The MCU has three external input sources: footswitch, remote interlock connector and information input from the touch units, it has one external output unit: display terminal. The diode laser module provides laser power output by fiber with optical fiber coupling system.
Image /page/6/Figure/4 description: This image is a block diagram of a laser system. The diagram includes components such as a foot switch, remote interlock connector, power supply, MCU, LCD, information input, current control, fiber/scanning galvanometer, laser output, DC-DC power, laser diode, working temperature control, and temperature control system. The MCU is connected to the foot switch, remote interlock connector, LCD, information input, and current control. The power supply is connected to the remote interlock connector, DC-DC power, and working temperature control.
The block diagram shows the diode laser system mechanism. MCU (Micro Controller Unit) is the control center of system. MCU controls the drive board and temperature system by changing operating current.
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The operating power supply is the power source of the whole system, it supplies power for the MCU, diode laser module by DC-DC conversion module and temp system by temp-control circuit. The MCU controls the drive current of diode laser module by adjusting the DC-DC module and current-control circuit. The MCU has three external input sources: footswitch, remote interlock connector and information input from the touch units, it has one external output unit: display terminal. The diode laser module provides laser power output by fiber with optical fiber coupling system.
## Specifications
## Model: REGAL
(Temperature is 5℃~40℃, relative humidity is no more than 80%, and atmospheric pressure is 860hPa~ 1060hPa.)
| Laser type | GaAIAs diode laser |
|----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Model | REGAL |
| Wavelength | 1470nm±10nm |
| Output power | 1-15W(±10%) |
| St of Output power | ≤10% |
| Rp of Output power | ≤10% |
| Operation mode | CW, single pulse, repeat pulse |
| Beam divergence | Working beam: 25°<br>Aiming beam: 25° |
| Pulse width | 10ms-2.5s |
| Pulserepetition rate | 0.2Hz-50 Hz |
| Application systems | Fiber core diameter ≥200 µ m<br>NA ≥0.22<br>With SMA905 connector<br>The single used sterile fiber which has<br>already been registered in U.S.A. is applied. |
| Transmission system | contact: fibers of 200µm, 400µm, 600µm<br>and 1000µm with SMA905 connector;<br>Non-contact: fibers and tips |
| Aiming beam | Diode laser of 650nm, power<2mW,<br>adjustable brightness. |
| Operation interface | Color LCD touch screen |
| Power supply | ~100-240V, 50-60Hz, 350VA |
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| Laser Class | 4 |
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| Safety classification | Class I Type B |
| Cooling | Air |
| FUSE | F5AH250VP |
| Dimensions | 440(W)*402(L)*230(H)mm |
| Weight | 13 kg |
| Waterproof level | IPX1 |
| Footswitch Waterproof level | IPX8 |
| Operating Environment | Temperature is 5°C~40°C, relative humidity<br>is less than 80%, and atmospheric pressure<br>is 860hPa~1060hPa. |
| Storage Environment | Temperature is -20°C~50°C, relative humidity<br>is less than 80%, and atmospheric pressure<br>is 500hPa~1060hPa. |
## Model: CHARISMA
(Temperature is 5℃~30℃, relative humidity is no more than 80%, and atmospheric pressure is 860hPa~ 1060hPa.)
### General mode
| Laser type | GaAIAs diode laser |
|----------------------|----------------------------------------|
| Model | CHARISMA |
| Wavelength | 1470nm±10nm |
| Output power | 0.5W-15.0W (±10%) |
| St of Output power | ≤10% |
| Rp of Output power | ≤10% |
| Operation mode | CW, single pulse, repeat pulse |
| Beam divergence | Working beam: 25°<br>Aiming beam: 25° |
| Pulse width | 10ms-2.5s |
| Pulserepetition rate | 0.2Hz-50Hz |
| Application systems | Fiber core diameter ≥200µm<br>NA ≥0.22 |
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| With SMA905 connector<br>The single used sterile fiber which has already<br>been registered in U.S.A. is applied. | |
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| Transmission system | contact: fibers of 200μm, 400μm, 600μm with<br>SMA905 connector;<br>Non-contact: fibers |
| Aiming beam | Diode laser of 650nm, power<2mW, adjustable<br>brightness. |
| Operation interface | Color LCD touch screen |
| Power supply | ~100-240V, 50-60Hz, 350VA |
| Laser Class | 4 |
| Safety classification | Class I Type B |
| Cooling | Air |
| FUSE | F5AH250V |
| Dimensions | 285(W)*370(L)*1035(H)mm |
| Weight | 30 kg |
| Waterproof level | IPX0 |
| Footswitch Waterproof level | IPX8 |
| Operating Environment | Temperature is 5℃~30℃, relative humidity is<br>less than 80%, and atmospheric pressure is<br>860hPa~1060hPa. |
| Storage Environment | Temperature is -20°C~55°C, relative humidity is<br>less than 80%, and atmospheric pressure is<br>500hPa~1060hPa. |
## BeautyScan mode
| Laser type | GaAlAs diode laser |
|---------------------------------------|--------------------|
| Model | CHARISMA |
| Wavelength | 1470nm±10nm |
| Output power | 2W (±10%) |
| Energy density (energy per microbeam) | up to 50mJ |
| Number of microbeams | Up to 70 |
| Pulse rate / Repetition rate | 0.5-10Hz |
| Applicator window | 5X5 - 18X18mm |
| Operation mode | Repeat pulse |
| Beam divergence | Working beam: 25° |
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| | Aiming beam: 25° |
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| Pulse width | 10ms-25ms |
| Operation mode | repeat pulse |
| Application systems | Scanning galvanometer |
| Transmission system | contact: fibers of 200µm with SMA905 connector;<br>Non-contact: fibers |
| Aiming beam | Diode laser of 650nm, power<2mW, adjustable |
| | brightness. |
| Operation interface | Color LCD touch screen |
| Power supply | ~100-240V, 50-60Hz, 350VA |
| Laser Class | 4 |
| Safety classification | Class I Type B |
| Cooling | Air |
| FUSE | F5AH250V |
| Dimensions | 285(W)*370(L)*1035(H)mm |
| Weight | 30 kg |
| Waterproof level | IPX0 |
| Footswitch Waterproof level | IPX8 |
| Operating Environment | Temperature is 5°C~30°C, relative humidity is less<br>than 80%, and atmospheric pressure is<br>860hPa~1060hPa. |
| Storage Environment | Temperature is -20°C~55°C, relative humidity is less<br>than 80%, and atmospheric pressure is<br>500hPa~1060hPa. |
### V Indications for use
The intended use of the "CHARISMA" is:
-Dermatological procedures requiring coagulation of soft tissue and skin resurfacing procedures. further indicated for treatment of benign pigmented lesions, such as, but not limited to lentigines (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), melasma, dyschromia, and for treatment of facial wrinkles and fine lines.
-Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, hemostasis and/or coagulation of soft tissue
-Endovascular coagulation and endovenous occlusion of the greatest saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux
-Further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.
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The intended use of the "REGAL" is:
-Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, hemostasis and/or coagulation of soft tissue
-Endovascular coagulation and endovenous occlusion of the greatest saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux
-Further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.
#### VI Comparison of technological characteristics with the predicate devices
The Medical Diode Laser System has the same intended use and principal operation, the technology, design and performance specifications are either identical or substantially equivalent to existing legally marketed predicate devices. The differences between the Medical Diode Laser System and predicate devices do not alter suitability of the proposed device for its intended use.
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| Item | Proposed device | Predicate device 1<br>(K230077) | Predicate device 2<br>(K193656) | Predicate device 3<br>(K160952) | Reference<br>Predicate device<br>(K160549) | Discussion |
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| | Medical diode laser<br>systems | LaserME | Fotona SkyPulse<br>Laser Platform | Alma 1470nm<br>diode tabletop<br>laser | VELAS II -15D | |
| Product Code | GEX | GEX | GEX | GEX | GEX | Identical |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | Identical |
| Classification | Class II | Class II | Class II | Class II | Class II | Identical |
| Indication for Use | -Dermatological<br>procedures requiring<br>coagulation of soft<br>tissue and skin<br>resurfacing<br>procedures. further<br>indicated for treatment<br>of benign pigmented<br>lesions, such as, but<br>not limited to lentigines<br>(age spots), solar<br>lentigos (sun spots),<br>melasma, dyschromia,<br>and for treatment of<br>facial wrinkles and fine<br>lines.<br>-Incision, excision,<br>ablation, vaporization,<br>hemostasis and/or<br>coagulation of soft<br>tissue<br>-Endovascular<br>coagulation and | The LaserMe is<br>intended for use in<br>dermatological<br>procedures requiring<br>coagulation of soft<br>tissue and skin<br>resurfacing<br>procedures. The<br>LaserMe is further<br>indicated for<br>treatment of benign<br>pigmented lesions,<br>such as, but not<br>limited to lentigines<br>(age spots), solar<br>lentigos (sun spots),<br>melasma,<br>dyschromia, and for<br>treatment of facial<br>wrinkles and fine<br>lines. | 1470 nm Diode<br>Laser: -Incision,<br>excision, ablation,<br>vaporization,<br>hemostasis and/or<br>coagulation of soft<br>tissue<br>-<br>Endovascular<br>coagulation and<br>endovenous<br>occlusion of the<br>greatest<br>saphenous vein in<br>patients with<br>superficial vein<br>reflux | -The Alma 1470<br>nm diode tabletop<br>laser is indicated<br>for use in<br>endovenous<br>occlusion of the<br>greater<br>saphenous vein in<br>patients with<br>superficial vein<br>reflux. The Alma<br>1470 nm diode<br>tabletop laser is<br>further indicated<br>for laser assisted<br>lipolysis. | VELAS II -15D" is<br>indicated for the<br>treatment of<br>reflux of the<br>saphenous veins<br>associated with<br>varicose veins and<br>varicosities. | Substantial<br>Equivalence<br>Indication for Use<br>claimed by Proposed<br>device has been<br>covered by Predicate<br>device (K230077),<br>(K193656),<br>(K160952) and<br>(K160549). |
| | endovenous occlusion<br>of the greatest<br>saphenous vein in<br>patients with<br>superficial vein reflux<br>-Further indicated for<br>laser assisted<br>lipolysis. | | | | | |
| Laser Classification | diode laser | diode laser | diode laser | diode laser | diode laser | Identical |
| Wavelength | 1470nm±10nm | 1470 ±20nm | 1470nm | 1470nm | 1470nm | Identical |
| Energy density (energy<br>per microbeam)<br>(BeautyScan Mode) | up to 50mJ | up to 50mJ | / | / | / | Identical |
| Number of microbeams<br>(BeautyScan Mode) | up to 70 | up to 70 | / | / | / | Identical |
| Applicator window in<br>(mm) (BeautyScan<br>Mode) | 5X5 - 18X18mm | 12x12mm | / | / | / | Similar |
| Output power | General Mode: 0.5W-<br>15.0W (±10%)<br>BeautyScan Mode:<br>2W (±10%) | Up to 2 W | Up to 22 W | 15W | 1-15W | General Mode:<br>Similar;<br>BeautyScan Mode:<br>substantially<br>equivalent (within the<br>range of K230077);<br>clinical needs can be<br>met. |
| Pulse width | 10ms-2.5s (General mode)<br>10ms-25ms<br>(beautyScan mode) | 3ms~30ms | 10ms - 10 s | 10-990ms | 10ms-2.5s | Similar |
## Table 1 Substantial equivalence discussion -- CHARISMA
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| Operation Mode | CW, single pulse,<br>repeat pulse (General<br>mode)<br>Repeat pulse<br>(beautyScan mode) | pulse | CW | Continuous wave,<br>single<br>pulse, pulsed | CW, single pulse,<br>repeat pulse | Identical |
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| Operation interface | Color LCD touch<br>screen | LCD touch screen | Touch screen<br>control | LCD touch screen | Color LCD touch<br>screen | Identical |
| Repetition rate | General Mode: 0.2Hz-<br>50 Hz<br>BeautyScan Mode:<br>0.5-10Hz | Up to 18 Hz | CW or up to 100 Hz | / | 0.2Hz-50Hz | Similar |
| Aiming Beam | Diode laser of 650nm,<br>power < 2mW, /<br>adjustable brightness. | / | / | 635nm | Diode laser of<br>635/532nm, power<br>max. < 5mW,<br>adjustable<br>brightness | Identical |
| Delivery system | Fiber delivery | Fiber delivery | Fiber delivery | Fiber delivery | Fiber delivery | Identical |
| Power Supply | ~100-240V, 50-60Hz,<br>350VA | 112-240 VAC,/<br>50/60Hz | / | 100-240, V AC 50-<br>60 Hz | 100-240VAC,<br>50/60Hz,<br>350VA | Similar |
#### Discussion:
#### As for General mode:
Clinical: Indication for Use claimed by Proposed device (K160952), (K160549) and (K193656) which depends on product performance, and this difference does not affect safety and effectiveness.
Technology: The subject device has the same vavelengths of diode laser to achieve its intended use. The operation mode, laser classification, operation interiaal to the predicate or the reference device. The main differences are output power, pulse width and repetition rate.
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-Output power: The Proposed device has a power output range of 0.5W-15.0W, similar to Predicate device (K160549); also, similar to Predicate device (K160952): 15W.
-Pulse width: The pulse width of the subject device: 10ms-2.5s, which is identical to the Reference device (K160549); Somewhat different from Predicate device, but within the scope of what Predicate device claims.
-Repetition rate: Repetition rate of the subject device: 0.2Hz-50Hz, which is identical to the Reference device(K160549), Somewhat different from Predicate device, but within the scope of the Predicate device claim.
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Clinical: Indication for Use claimed by the been covered by Predicate device (K23007) which depends on product performance and this difference does not affect safety and effectiveness.
#### Technology:
The subject device has the same laser classification, wavelength, same operation mode, energy per microbeam) and number of microbeams to achieve its intended use. (Compare with the K230077).
The comparative analysis of core technical parameters is as follows:
-Applicator window in (mm): applicator window of the subject device K23007 is 12:12mm. The minimum applicator window of subject device. The maximal applicator window of subject device is sightly bigger than the predicate device. The subject device has more precise treatment area. But all of them are intended to meet raise different questions of safety and effectiveness than the predicate device. Therefore, it is substantially equivalent.
- Output power of the subject device is 2N, predicate device K230077 is up to 2W. The output power of the subject device is within the range of the predicate device (K23007). All of them are intended to meet clinical needs, and it doesn't raise of safety and effectiveness than the predicate device. Therefore, it is substantially equivalent.
-Pulse width of the subject device is 10ms- 25ms, predicate device K230077 is 3-30ms. The pubject device is within the range of predicate device (K230077). The pulse width is intended to meet clinical needs, and it doesn't raise different questions of safety and effectiveness than the predicate device. Therefore, it is substantially equivalent.
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-Repetition rate: repetition rate of the subject device is 0.5-10Hz, predicate device K230077 is up to 18 Hz. The repettion rate of subject device is within the range of predicate device (K230077). The repetition rate is intended to meet clinical needs, and it doesn't raise different questions of safety and effectiveness than the predicate device. Therefore, it is substantially equivalent.
Conclusion: The subject device has the same intended use and operation principle, the technology, design and performance specifications are either identical or substantially equivalent to existing legally marketed predicate devices. The differe and predicate devices do not alter suitability of the proposed device for its intended use.
| Item | Proposed device<br>Medical diode laser systems | Predicate device<br>(K193656)<br>SkyPulse Laser<br>Platform | Predicate device<br>(K160952)<br>Alma 1470nm diode tabletop<br>laser | Predicate device<br>(K160549)<br>VELAS II -15D | Discussion |
|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Product Code | GEX | GEX | GEX | GEX | Identical |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | Identical |
| Classification | Class II | Class II | Class II | Class II | Identical |
| Indication for Use | - Incision, excision, ablation,<br>vaporization, hemostasis<br>and/or coagulation of soft<br>tissue<br>- Endovascular coagulation<br>and endovenous occlusion of<br>the greatest saphenous vein<br>in patients with superficial<br>vein reflux<br>- Further indicated for laser<br>assisted lipolysis. | 1470 nm Diode Laser: -<br>Incision, excision,<br>ablation, vaporization,<br>hemostasis and/or<br>coagulation of soft<br>tissue -Endovascular<br>coagulation and<br>endovenous occlusion<br>of the greatest<br>saphenous vein in<br>patients with superficial<br>vein reflux | -The Alma 1470 nm diode<br>tabletop laser is indicated for<br>use in endovenous occlusion<br>of the greater<br>saphenous vein in patients<br>with superficial vein reflux.<br>The Alma 1470 nm diode<br>tabletop laser is<br>further indicated for<br>laser assisted lipolysis. | VELAS II -15D is<br>indicated for the<br>treatment of<br>reflux of the saphenous<br>veins associated with<br>varicose veins and<br>varicosities. | Substantial<br>Equivalence<br>Indication for Use claimed<br>by Proposed device has<br>been covered by Predicate<br>device(K160952),<br>(K160549) and (K193656) |
| Laser Classification | diode laser | diode laser | diode laser | diode laser | Identical |
| Wavelength | 1470nm+10nm | 1470nm | 1470nm | 1470nm | Identical |
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| Output power | 1-15W(±10%) | Up to 22 W | 15w | 1-15W | Similar |
|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|
| Pulse width | 10ms-2.5s | 10ms – 10s | 10-990ms | 10ms-2.5s | Similar |
| Operation Mode | CW, single pulse, repeat<br>pulse | CW | Continuous wave, single<br>pulse, pulsed | CW, single pulse, repeat<br>pulse…
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
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.