K241293 · Yassen Wellness, LLC · GEX · Jul 8, 2024 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K241293
Device Name
LED Light Therapy Device, ELIXIR MD™
Applicant
Yassen Wellness, LLC
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jul 8, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
ELIXIR MDTM use of the red, blue, Yellow and infrared regions of the spectrum is intended to emit energy to treat dermatological conditions. The red light (633±10nm wavelength) is generally indicated to treatment of superficial, benign vascular, and pigmented lesions. The blue light (417±10 nm wavelength); is generally indicated to treat dermatological conditions and specifically indicated to treat moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris. The Yellow light (590±10nm wavelength) is generally indicated to treat dermatological conditions and specifically indicated for treatment of periorbital wrinkles and rhytides. The infrared light (835±15nm wavelength) is generally use for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, arthritis and muscle spasm; relieving stiffness; promoting the relaxation of muscle tissue; and to temporarily increase local blood circulation where applied.
Device Story
ELIXIR MD is a wheeled LED light therapy device featuring two irradiator types (RBY and RBI) with five panels each. It emits red (633nm), blue (417nm), yellow (590nm), and infrared (835nm) light. The device is operated by a clinician via a display screen interface to manage aesthetic and dermatological conditions. It functions by delivering specific light energy doses to the skin; pulse modes are available at 2Hz, 5Hz, and 10Hz. The device provides therapeutic benefits for skin lesions, acne, wrinkles, and musculoskeletal pain relief. It is intended for prescription use in clinical settings.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data presented. Testing included electrical safety (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-57), photobiological safety (IEC 62471), and software verification/validation. Performance testing confirmed spectral peak wavelength, irradiance, timing, and mechanical functions.
Technological Characteristics
Wheeled device with RBY and RBI irradiators (5 panels each). Light sources: LEDs (0.5W per diode). Wavelengths: Red 633±10nm, Blue 417±10nm, Yellow 590±10nm, Infrared 835±15nm. Max power density: 5-190 mW/cm². Effective irradiation area: 900 cm²±10%. Connectivity: Standalone with display interface. Power: AC 100-240V 50/60Hz. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-57, IEC 62471.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring treatment of dermatological conditions including superficial, benign vascular and pigmented lesions (red light), moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris (blue light), and periorbital wrinkles and rhytides (yellow light). Also indicated for temporary relief of minor muscle/joint pain, arthritis, muscle spasm, stiffness, and increased local blood circulation (infrared light).
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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July 8, 2024
Yassen Wellness LLC Elias Michael Head of R&D 1881 Von Karman Ave Suite 1170 Irvine, California 92612
Re: K241293
Trade/Device Name: LED Light Therapy Device, ELIXIR MDTM 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: April 12, 2024 Received: May 8, 2024
Dear Elias Michael:
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 approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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Sincerely,
Digitally signed by Yan Fu -S
Yan Fu -S Date: 2024.07.08 17:25:11
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Tanisha Hithe Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices
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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) K241293
Device Name LED Light Therapy Device Model: ELIXIR MDTM
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
ELIXIR MDTM use of the red, blue, Yellow and infrared regions of the spectrum is intended to emit energy to treat dermatological conditions.
The red light (633±10nm wavelength) is generally indicated to treatment of superficial, benign vascular, and pigmented lesions.
The blue light (417±10 nm wavelength); is generally indicated to treat dermatological conditions and specifically indicated to treat moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris.
The Yellow light (590±10nm wavelength) is generally indicated to treat dermatological conditions and specifically indicated for treatment of periorbital wrinkles and rhytides.
The infrared light (835±15nm wavelength) is generally use for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, arthritis and muscle spasm; relieving stiffness; promoting the relaxation of muscle tissue; and to temporarily increase local blood circulation where applied.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| | <span> <span style="font-size: 16px;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> <span> <span style="font-size: 16px;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> |
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# 510k Summary (K241293)
# Table of Contents
| | 510k Summary (K241293) | 1 |
|-----|------------------------------------|----|
| 1. | Submitter's Identifications | 2 |
| 2. | Correspondent's Identifications | 2 |
| 3. | Date Prepared | 2 |
| 4. | Name of the Device | 2 |
| 5. | The Predicate Device: | 2 |
| 6. | Device Description | 2 |
| 7. | Indications for Use | 3 |
| 8. | Summary of Substantial Equivalence | 3 |
| 9. | Substantial Equivalence discussion | 8 |
| 10. | Non-Clinical Tests Performed | 9 |
| 11. | Conclusion | 10 |
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### Device Name- LED Light Therapy Device
#### Model Name- ELIXIR MD™
#### 1. Submitter's Identifications
Submitter's Name: YASSEN WELLNESS LLC Address: 1881 Von Karman Ave, Suite 1170 Irvine, CA 92612 USA Contact Person: Ewan Yassen Contact Title: CEO Contact E-mail Address: ewan@yassenwellness.com Telephone: +1 646-546-8766
#### 2. Correspondent's Identifications
Correspondent Name: YASSEN WELLNESS LLC Address: 1881 Von Karman Ave, Suite 1170 Irvine, CA 92612 USA Contact Person: Micheal Elias Contact Title: Head of R&D Contact E-mail Address: Michaelelias@yassenwellness.com Telephone: +1(949)695-7727
#### 3. Date Prepared
06 July 2024
#### 4. Name of the Device
Device Classification Name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology
#### Trade Name: LED Light Therapy Device
Model: ELIXIR MD™
510(K) Number: K241293
Classification Panel: General & Plastic Surgery
Product Code: GEX
Device Classification: Class II
Regulation Number: 21 CFR878.4810
#### 5. The Predicate Device:
K222751 LED Light Therapy Device, KN-7000L
#### 6. Device Description
The ELIXIR MD™ uses specific wavelengths of light, produced by LEDs (light emitting
diodes), to manage aesthetic conditions.
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The device produces light in the red-light region of the spectrum (633 ± 10m), in the blue light regions of the light spectrum (417 ± 10m), the yellow light area (590 ± 10nm) and the infrared light region of the light spectrum (835 ± 15m).
The ELIXIR MD™ is equipped with two irradiators. The RBY irradiator has five panels, each of which emits three different colors of light sources (red light, yellow light); The RBI irradiator has five panels. Each panel emits three different colors of light sources (red light, blue light, infrared light).
### 7. Indications for Use
ELIXIR MD™ use of the red, blue, Yellow and infrared regions of the spectrum is intended to emit energy to treat dermatological conditions.
The red light (633±10nm wavelength) is generally indicated to treatment of superficial, benign vascular, and pigmented lesions.
The blue light (417±10 nm wavelength); is generally indicated to treat dermatological conditions and specifically indicated to treat moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris.
The Yellow light (590±10nm wavelength) is generally indicated to treat dermatological conditions and specifically indicated for treatment of periorbital wrinkles and rhytides.
The infrared light (835±15nm wavelength) is generally use for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, arthritis and muscle spasm; relieving stiffness; promoting the relaxation of muscle tissue; and to temporarily increase local blood circulation where applied.
#### 8. Summary of Substantial Equivalence
A comparison between the YASSEN LED Light Therapy Device ELIXIR MD™ and predicate devices have been compared with respect to indication use, technological characteristics, performance testing, and applicable standards. The subject does not raise any significant differences with the predicate device, which affects the safety and performance of the device.
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| Item | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Details of<br>equivalence |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| Product Code | GEX | GEX | Same |
| Regulation<br>Number | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | Same |
| Proprietary<br>Name | LED Light Therapy Device | Photodynamic Therapy<br>Device | - |
| Model | ELIXIR MD™ | KN-7000L | - |
| Manufacturer | YASSEN WELLNESS, LLC. | Xuzhou Kernel Medical<br>Equipment Co., Ltd. | - |
| Indications of<br>use | LED Light Therapy Device, ELIXIR MD™ use of the<br>red, blue, Yellow and infrared regions of the<br>spectrum is intended to emit energy to treat<br>dermatological conditions. | LED Light Therapy Device use of the red, blue,<br>Yellow and infrared regions of the spectrum<br>is intended to emit energy to treat<br>dermatological conditions. | Same |
| | The red light (633±10nm wavelength) is generally<br>indicated to treatment of superficial, benign<br>vascular, and pigmented lesions. | The red light (633±10nm wavelength) is generally<br>indicated to treatment of superficial, benign<br>vascular, and pigmented lesions. | |
| | The blue light (417±10 nm wavelength); is generally<br>indicated to treat dermatological conditions and specifically indicated<br>to treat moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris. | The blue light (417±10 nm wavelength); is generally indicated to<br>treat dermatological conditions and specifically indicated to treat moderate<br>inflammatory acne vulgaris. | |
| Item | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Details of equivalence |
| | The Yellow light<br>(590±10nm wavelength) is generally indicated to treat dermatological conditions and specifically indicated for treatment of periorbital wrinkles and rhytides. | The Yellow light<br>(590±10nm wavelength) is generally indicated to treat dermatological conditions and specifically indicated for treatment of periorbital wrinkles and rhytides. | |
| | The infrared light<br>(835±15nm wavelength) is generally use for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, arthritis and muscle spasm; relieving stiffness; promoting the relaxation of muscle tissue; and to temporarily increase local blood circulation where applied | The infrared light<br>(835±15nm wavelength) is generally use for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, arthritis and muscle spasm; relieving stiffness; promoting the relaxation of muscle tissue; and to temporarily increase local blood circulation where applied | |
| Wavelength(s)<br>(nm) | RBY irradiator: (Red light 633 ± 10nm, blue light 417 ± 10nm, yellow light 590 ±10nm).<br>RBI irradiator: (Red 633 ± 10nm, blue 417 ± 10nm, infrared 835 ± 15nm) | RBY irradiator : (Red light 633 ± 10nm, blue light 417 ± 10nm, yellow light 590 ±10nm).<br>RBI irradiator: (Red 633 ± 10nm, blue 417 ± 10nm, infrared 835 ± 15nm) | Same |
| Panel Type | RBY Irradiator has 5 panels: | RBY Irradiator has 5 panels: | Same |
| | Red light:465EA LEDs; | Red light:465EA LEDs; | |
| | blue light: 470EA LEDs; | blue light: 470EA LEDs; | |
| | yellow light: 465EA LEDs; | yellow light: 465EA LEDs; | |
| Item | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Details of equivalence |
| | RBI irradiator: has 5 panels:<br>Red light:465EA LEDs;<br>blue light: 470EA LEDs;<br>infrared: 465EA LEDs;<br>The panels may emit the three light (red, blue infrared) individual or in combination | RBI irradiator: has 5 panels:<br>Red light:465EA LEDs;<br>blue light: 470EA LEDs;<br>infrared: 465EA LEDs;<br>The panels may emit the three light (red, blue infrared) individual or in combination | |
| Output Power | Each panel has three different kinds of light-emitting diodes, and the energy power of the diode is 0.5W | Each panel has three different kinds of light-emitting diodes, and the energy power of the diode is 0.5W | Same |
| Maximum power density in Mw (mW/CM²) | Red light: 20~96 mw/cm²<br>Blue light: 10~120 mw/cm ²<br>Yellow light: 5~35 mw/cm ²<br>Infrared: ≤ 70 mw/cm ²<br>Red/IR: 166mW/cm²,<br>Blue/IR: 190mW/cm² | Red light: 20~96 mw/cm ²<br>Blue light: 10~120 mw/cm ²<br>Yellow light: 5~35 mw/cm ²<br>Infrared: ≤ 70 mw/cm ²<br>Red/IR: 166mW/cm²,<br>Blue/IR: 190mW/cm² | Same |
| Standard dose in Joules | Red light: 20~96 mw/cm²<br>Blue light: 10~120 mw/cm ²<br>Yellow light: 5~35 mw/cm ² | Red light: 20~96 mw/cm ²<br>Blue light: 10~120 mw/cm ²<br>Yellow light: 5~35 mw/cm ² | Same |
| Item | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Details of equivalence |
| | Infrared: ≤ 70 mw/cm ² | Infrared: ≤ 70 mw/cm ² | |
| | Red/IR: 166mW/cm², | Red/IR: 166mW/cm², | |
| | Blue/IR: 190mW/cm² | Blue/IR: 190mW/cm² | |
| | Red/IR: 199J/cm2 | Red/IR: 199J/cm2 | |
| | Blue/IR: 228J/cm2 | Blue/IR: 228J/cm2 | |
| Adjustable<br>dose range | Red light: 20~96 mw/cm² | Red light: 20~96 mw/cm² | Same |
| | Blue light: 10~120 mw/cm ² | Blue light: 10~120 mw/cm ² | |
| | Yellow light: 5~35 mw/cm ² | Yellow light: 5~35 mw/cm ² | |
| | Infrared: ≤ 70 mw/cm ² | Infrared: ≤ 70 mw/cm ² | |
| | Red/IR: 20~166mW/cm² | Red/IR: 20~166mW/cm² | |
| | Blue/IR: 10~190mW/cm² | Blue/IR: 10~190mW/cm² | |
| Number of<br>LEDs | Red light:465EA LEDs; | Red light:465EA LEDs; | Same |
| | Blue light: 470EA LEDs; | Blue light: 470EA LEDs; | |
| | Yellow light: 465EA LEDs; | Yellow light: 465EA LEDs; | |
| | Infrared: 465EA LEDs; | Infrared: 465EA LEDs; | |
| Effective<br>irradiation<br>area: (CM²) | 900 cm²±10% | 900 cm²±10% | Same |
| Pulse mode<br>parameter | Turn "ON" and "OFF" at a<br>fixed rate | Turn "ON" and "OFF" at a<br>fixed rate | Same |
| Pulse mode<br>duration | For 2Hz flashing interval<br>time is 0.5s | For 2Hz flashing interval<br>time is 0.5s | Same |
| Item | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Details of equivalence |
| | For 5Hz flashing interval time is 0.2s | For 5Hz flashing interval time is 0.2s | |
| | For 10Hz flashing interval time is 0.1s | For 10Hz flashing interval time is 0.1s | |
| Structural style | Wheeled | Wheeled | Same |
| Structure composition | Main frame, irradiator, lifting frame | Main frame, irradiator, lifting frame | Same |
| Power supply | AC 100-240 50/60Hz | AC 100-240 50/60Hz | Same |
| Treatment time | 20min (Recommended treatment time) | 20min (Recommended treatment time) | Same |
| Operation interface | Display screen | Display screen | Same |
| Software | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Safety classification | Class I | Class I | Same |
| Standard | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-2-57<br>IEC 62471 | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-2-57<br>IEC 62471 | Same |
## Table 1: Comparison of characteristics
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#### 9. Substantial Equivalence discussion
There are no differences between the subject device and the predicate device. The subject and predicate devices are similar in indicated use, and technical specifications. The subjective device meets the IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-57, and IEC 62471 standards because of the same design as the predicate device. There are no technological differences that raise new or different questions of safety or effectiveness.
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#### 10. Non-Clinical Tests Performed
Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing – The device has been tested and meets the following standard requirements of medical equipment:
- IEC60601-1: 2005+2005+CORR.1:2006+CORR.2:2007+A1:2012 Medical electrical
equipment-Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance.
- IEC 60601-1-2:2014 Medical electrical equipment Part 1-2: General requirements for basic
safety and essential performance – Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility -
Requirements and tests.
• IEC 60601-2-57:2011 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance – Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility -
Requirements and tests.
Photobiological Safety Testing – The device has been tested and comply with IEC 62471:2006, Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems, 1st edition.
This IEC standard incorporates the principles of the following ANSI IESNA recommended
practices:
● RP 27.1:2005 Recommended practice for photobiological safety for lamps and lamp systems -General requirements.
● RP 27.2:2000 Recommended practice for photobiological safety for lamps and lamp systems -Measurement techniques.
• RP-27.3:2007 Recommended practice for photobiological safety for lamps and lamp systems –Risk group classification and labeling.
Software Verification and Validation - Software documentation consistent with moderate level of concern was submitted in this 510(k). System validation testing presented in this 510(k) demonstrated that all software requirement specifications are met and all software hazards have been mitigated to acceptable risk levels.
#### Bench Test Summary:
Performance Test (Appearance; Spectral peak wavelength; Effective irradiance; Timing and functions; Effective radiation area; Stand adjustment; Changeable treatment head; Uniformity of effective red light irradiance; Working noise; Protective grounding impedance; Continuous leakage current at normal operating temperature; Dielectric strength at normal operating temperature; Packing inspection).
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The device passed all the tests mentioned above.
#### 11. Conclusion
Based on comparing to predicate device, the proposed device of LED Light Therapy Device, Elixir MD™ are determined to be Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device, in respect of safety and effectiveness
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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.