K240644 · Wuhan Pioon Technology Co., Ltd. · GEX · Jun 10, 2024 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K240644
Device Name
Medical Diode Laser (S1Pro)
Applicant
Wuhan Pioon Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jun 10, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Medical Diode Laser (Model: S1Pro) is indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the vaporization, incision. excision, ablation, cutting and hemostasis, or coagulation of soft tissue in conjunction with endoscopic equipment for medical specialist including: Urology, Thoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Dermatology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Arthroscopy, Spinal Surgery, Gynecology, Pulmonary Surgery, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, Headineck/ENT and Radiology, Oral Surgery and Dental procedures, Endovascular coagulation and endovenous occlusion of the greater saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux. The Medical Diode Laser (Model: S1Pro) is further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.
Device Story
Medical Diode Laser (S1Pro) is a powered surgical laser system; utilizes 1470nm GaAlAs diode laser for soft tissue therapeutic effects; includes 650nm red aiming beam. System comprises main unit, foot switch, power cord, and protective goggles. User interface features LCD touchscreen for parameter control. Laser energy delivered via third-party optical fibers (400um/600um diameter) with SMA905 connectors. Operated by medical specialists in clinical settings. Device provides precise tissue interaction for incision, ablation, and coagulation; benefits include controlled surgical outcomes and minimally invasive access for endovenous and lipolysis procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence established via bench testing, including electrical safety (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2), laser safety (IEC 60825-1), and performance testing (IEC 60601-2-22).
Indicated for surgical soft tissue applications (vaporization, incision, excision, ablation, cutting, hemostasis, coagulation) in various medical specialties including urology, thoracic, plastic, dermatology, general, ophthalmology, orthopedics, podiatry, arthroscopy, spinal, gynecology, pulmonary, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, ENT, radiology, oral/dental, and endovascular procedures (saphenous vein occlusion). Also indicated for 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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June 10, 2024
Wuhan Pioon Technology Co.,Ltd. Tracv Liu Regulatory Affairs 7th Floor,A21 of Sino Pharm Building, Biolake Innovation Park, No.666 Gaoxin Avenue, East Lake High-tech Development Wuhan, Hubei 430075 China
Re: K240644
Trade/Device Name: Medical Diode Laser (S1Pro) 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: March 7, 2024 Received: March 7, 2024
Dear Tracy Liu:
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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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) K240644
Device Name Medical Diode Laser (S1Pro)
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Medical Diode Laser (Model: S1Pro) is indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the vaporization, incision. excision, ablation, cutting and hemostasis, or coagulation of soft tissue in conjunction with endoscopic equipment for medical specialist including: Urology, Thoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Dermatology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Arthroscopy, Spinal Surgery, Gynecology, Pulmonary Surgery, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, Headineck/ENT and Radiology, Oral Surgery and Dental procedures, Endovascular coagulation and endovenous occlusion of the greater saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux. The Medical Diode Laser (Model: S1Pro) is further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
In accordance with the content and format regulatory requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92,the 510(k) Summary for the Medical Diode Laser is provided below.
The assigned 510(k) Number: K240644
# 1. Submitter
Device Submitter: Wuhan Pioon Technology Co.,Ltd. Address:7th Floor, A21 of Sino Pharm Building, Biolake Innovation Park, No.666 Gaoxin Avenue, East Lake High-tech Development Zone,430075, Wuhan, Hubei, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Tel: +86 27 81783687
Contact Person: Zhang Feng, Official Primary Correspondent and Management Representative Phone: +86 18062448535 E-mail: zhangfeng@pioon.com
Date Prepared: June 8, 2024
Official Correspondent: Tracy Liu, Wuhan Pioon Technology Co.,Ltd. Phone: +86 15012997429 Email: tracy@pioon.com
#### 2. Device
Type of 510(k) submission: Traditional Device name: Medical Diode Laser Model: S1Pro Common Name: Powered Laser Surgical Instrument Regulation: 878.4810 - Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology Medical Specialty: General & Plastic Surgery Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEX
#### 3. Predicate Device and Reference Device
Predicate Device: G.N.S neoLaser Ltd.,neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers, Model: neoV1470 -K152722.(Primary Predicate Device)
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Quanta System S.p.A, Quanta System QUANTA Diode Laser Family, Model: QUANTA1470 - K100558.(Secondary Predicate Device) Reference Device: Wuhan Pioon Technology Co.,Ltd., Medical Diode Laser, Model: S1Pro - K231548.
#### Device Description 4.
The Medical Diode Laser device incorporates a 1470nm wavelength Gallium Aluminum Arsenide (GaAlAs) diode laser for producing its therapeutic effects. The device also incorporates a red (650nm) aiming beam diode to indicate the area to be irradiated by the laser beam. The device is composed of the main unit, foot switch, power cord, and protective goggles. The device incorporates an LCD touchscreen for the device user to set output parameters and for control of the device transmits the laser output via third-party optical fibers with SMA905 connectors and with single cores of 400um and 600um diameter respectively.
#### Indications for Use న్.
The Medical Diode Laser (Model: S1Pro) is indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the vaporization, incision, excision, ablation, cutting and hemostasis, or coagulation of soft tissue in conjunction with endoscopic equipment for medical specialist including: Urology, Thoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Dermatology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology,Orthopedics, Podiatry, Arthroscopy, Spinal Surgery, Gynecology, Pulmonary Surgery, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, Head/neck/ENT and Radiology, Oral Surgery and Dental procedures, Endovascular coagulation and endovenous occlusion of the greater saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux. The Medical Diode Laser (Model: S1Pro) is further indicated for laser assisted lipolysis.
#### Comparison to the Predicate Device 6.
The Medical Diode Laser(Model: S1Pro) has been compared to the neoV1470 Diode Laser of G.N.S neoLaser neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers(K152722) and QUANTA 1470 Diode Laser of Quanta System QUANTA Diode Laser Family(K100558) as reference for substantial equivalence. A table comparing the predicate devices to the subject device is shown as the following:
| Item | Subject Device<br>(this submission) | Primary Predicate<br>Device<br>(K152722) | Secondary Predicate<br>Device<br>(K100558) |
|-----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Regulation<br>Number | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Item | Subject Device<br>(this submission) | Primary Predicate<br>Device<br>(K152722) | Secondary Predicate<br>Device<br>(K100558) |
| Product Code | GEX | GEX | GEX |
| Regulatory<br>Class | Class II | Class II | Class II |
| Proprietary<br>Name | Medical Diode Laser | neoV980 & neoV1470<br>Diode Lasers | Quanta System<br>QUANTA Diode Laser<br>Family |
| Model | S1Pro | neoV1470 | QUANTA1470 |
| Manufacturer | Wuhan Pioon<br>Technology Co.,Ltd. | G.N.S neoLaser Ltd. | Quanta System S.p.A |
| Indications<br>for Use<br>Comparison<br>Information | The Medical Diode<br>Laser(Model: S1Pro) is<br>indicated for use in<br>surgical applications<br>requiring the<br>vaporization, incision,<br>excision, ablation,<br>cutting and hemostasis,<br>or coagulation of soft<br>tissue in conjunction<br>with endoscopic<br>equipment for medical<br>specialist including:<br>Urology, Thoracic<br>Surgery, Plastic Surgery<br>and Dermatology,<br>General Surgery,<br>Ophthalmology,<br>Orthopedics, Podiatry,<br>Arthroscopy, Spinal<br>Surgery, Gynecology,<br>Pulmonary Surgery,<br>Neurosurgery,<br>Gastroenterology,<br>Head/neck/ENT and<br>Radiology, Oral Surgery<br>and Dental procedures,<br>Endovascular<br>coagulation and<br>endovenous occlusion of<br>the greater saphenous<br>vein in patients with | The neoV980 &<br>neoV1470 Diode<br>Lasers, (and their<br>delivery accessories<br>used to deliver optical<br>energy) are indicated for<br>use in surgical<br>applications requiring<br>the vaporization,<br>incision, excision,<br>ablation, cutting and<br>hemostasis, or<br>coagulation of soft<br>tissue in conjunction<br>with endoscopic<br>equipment for medical<br>specialties including:<br>Urology, Thoracic<br>Surgery, Plastic Surgery<br>and Dermatology,<br>General Surgery,<br>Ophthalmology,<br>Orthopedics, Podiatry,<br>Arthroscopy, Spinal<br>Surgery, Gynecology,<br>Pulmonary Surgery,<br>Neurosurgery,<br>Gastroenterology,<br>Head/neck/ENT and<br>Radiology, Oral Surgery<br>and Dental procedures,<br>Endovascular | The Quanta System<br>QUANTA Diode Laser<br>Family, including the<br>QUANTA532,<br>QUANTA808,QUANT<br>A940, QUANTA980,<br>QUANTA1064,QUAN<br>TA1320,<br>QUANTA1470, and<br>QUANTA1950 (and all<br>their double wavelength<br>combination and their<br>delivery accessories<br>used to deliver optical<br>energy) are indicated for<br>use in surgical<br>applications requiring<br>the vaporization,<br>incision, excision,<br>ablation, cutting and<br>hemostasis, or<br>coagulation of soft<br>tissue in conjunction<br>with endoscopic<br>equipment for medical<br>specialist including:<br>Urology (BPH),<br>Genitourinary<br>(Urology), Thoracic<br>Surgery, Plastic Surgery<br>and Dermatology,<br>Aesthetics including |
| Item | Subject Device<br>(this submission) | Primary Predicate<br>Device<br>(K152722) | Secondary Predicate<br>Device<br>(K100558) |
| | superficial vein reflux. | coagulation, and<br>endovenous occlusion<br>of the greatest<br>saphenous vein in<br>patients with superficial<br>vein reflux. | vascular lesions and hair<br>removal, General<br>Surgery,<br>Ophthalmology,<br>Orthopedics, Podiatry,<br>Arthroscopy , Spinal<br>Surgery, Gynecology,<br>Pulmonary Surgery,<br>Neurosurgery(PLDD),<br>Gastroenterology,<br>Head/neck/ENT and<br>Radiology,<br>Endovascular<br>coagulation, Oral<br>Surgery and Dental<br>procedures. |
| | The Medical Diode<br>Laser(Model: S1Pro) is<br>further indicated for<br>laser assisted lipolysis. | NA | The QUANTA980 and<br>QUANTA1470 Diode<br>Laser are further<br>indicated for laser<br>assisted lipolysis. |
| Use of device | Rx only | Rx only | Rx only |
| Laser Type | diode laser | diode laser | diode laser |
| Laser Class | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Components | Laser system, Color<br>touch screen, Foot<br>switch | Laser system, Color<br>touch screen, Foot<br>switch | Laser system, Color<br>touch screen, Foot<br>switch |
| Wavelength | 1470nm | 1470nm | 1470nm |
| Max Output<br>Power | 12W | 10W | 15W |
| Operation<br>Mode | CW, single pulse, repeat<br>pulse | CW, single pulse, repeat<br>pulse | CW, single pulse, repeat<br>pulse |
| Pulse<br>Duration | 10ms-25s | 100μs-30s | 3ms - 2.5s |
| Repetition<br>Rate | 0-50Hz | 0.02 Hz to 5,000 Hz | 1-200Hz |
| Aiming Beam | Diode laser of 650nm,<br>power <2mW,<br>adjustable brightness. | Green (532nm),<br>adjustable - <5mW | Red (650nm), adjustable<br>- <5mW |
| Item | Subject Device<br>(this submission) | Primary Predicate<br>Device<br>(K152722) | Secondary Predicate<br>Device<br>(K100558) |
| Operation<br>Interface | Color LCD touch screen | Color LCD touch screen | Color LCD touch screen |
| Power Supply | 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz,<br>2.5A Max | 100 - 240 V AC, 47/63<br>Hz, 1.06-0.45A | 100-240, VAC 50-60<br>Hz, 6.3 A, single phase |
| Dimensions&<br>Weight | 210 (L)* 210 (W)*<br>140(H) mm<br><=4KG NW | 22cm (L) x 22 cm (W) x<br>10 cm (H)<br>3.5 Kg. | 39 cm (L) x 33 cm (W)<br>x 25 cm (H)<br>8 Kg. |
| Cooling<br>Method | Air cooling | Air cooling | Air cooling |
| Microprocess<br>or Control | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Standard | IEC60601-1<br>IEC60601-1-2<br>IEC60601-2-22<br>IEC60825-1 | IEC60601-1<br>IEC60601-1-2<br>IEC60601-2-22<br>IEC60825-1 | IEC60601-1<br>IEC60601-1-2<br>IEC60601-2-22<br>IEC60825-1 |
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The subject device uses similar 1470mm diode laser technology as that used by the predicates. The output parameters of the proposed device are similar to the output parameters of the predicates, and differences in the output parameters do not raise new types of questions regarding the safety and effectiveness when the device is used for the proposed indications for use. The indications for use of the subject device are nearly the same as those from each of the predicate devices and also do not raise new types of questions regarding safety and effectiveness.
# 7. Performance Data
Clinical data:
Not applicable.
## Non-clinical data:
## Electrical Compatibility and Electrical Safety
The Medical Diode Laser was tested and found to conform to the criteria of the following performance standards:
· IEC 60601-1:2005+AMD1:2012+AMD2:2020 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance.
• IEC 60601-1-2:2014+A1:2020 (Fourth Edition) Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance -Collateral
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Standard: electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests.
## Performance Testing - Bench
The Guidance Document, Laser Products - Conformance with IEC 60825-1 and IEC 60601-2-22 (Laser Notice 56) January 19, 2018 was used. Pioon has conducted functional and system level testing to validate the performance of the devices. The results of the bench testing show that the subject device meets its accuracy specificatio…
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