K241535 · ShenB Co., Ltd. · GEI · Sep 25, 2024 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K241535
Device Name
Vybe RF II
Applicant
ShenB Co., Ltd.
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Sep 25, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The VYBE RF II is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. Microneedle Array Handpiece (1MHz): The Microneedle Array Handpiece with 1 MHz functionality is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. At power less than 36W, the Microneedle Array Handpiece with 1 MHz functionality is intended for the percutaneous treatment of facial winkles in Skin Types I-V. Microneedle Array Handpiece (2MHz): The Microneedle Array Handpiece with 2 MHz functionality is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. The Microneedle Array handpiece with 2MHz functionality is not intended to treat wrinkles. One Pin Exact Handpiece: The One Pin Exact handpiece with 1MHz functionality is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. The One Pin Exact Handpiece is not intended to treat wrinkles.
Device Story
High-frequency electrosurgical unit for tissue coagulation/hemostasis. Inputs: electrical energy delivered via Microneedle Array (36-needle) or One Pin Exact (single-needle) handpieces. Operation: console-controlled RF energy delivery (1MHz or 2MHz) via touch LCD interface; foot switch activation. Microneedle array provides fractional RF; One Pin Exact provides monopolar fractional RF. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals. Output: thermal energy causing controlled tissue damage/coagulation. Benefits: hemostasis and wrinkle reduction (specific settings). System includes console, handpieces, RF plate, and power cord. Healthcare providers use visual UI to set power/duration; output affects tissue via thermal effect, verified by histopathology. Grounding via disposable neutral electrode pad.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies were conducted. Evidence consists of bench testing, including electrical safety (IEC 60601-1, 60601-2-2), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), and software validation. Histopathology testing on ex vivo bovine kidney and Yucatan mini-pig skin demonstrated consistent thermal damage profiles across power levels (1, 5, 10) and frequencies (1MHz, 2MHz). Biocompatibility of patient-contacting materials was confirmed.
Technological Characteristics
High-frequency electrosurgical unit. Frequencies: 1MHz, 2MHz. Modalities: Monopolar and Bipolar fractional RF. Max power: 59W (1MHz), 30W (2MHz) for Microneedle Array; 46W for One Pin Exact. Interface: 10.4-inch touch LCD. Connectivity: Standalone. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-2, IEC 62304, ISO 14971. Software: IEC 62304 compliant. Grounding: Disposable neutral electrode pad.
Indications for Use
Indicated for dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. Microneedle Array Handpiece (1MHz) at <36W is indicated for percutaneous treatment of facial wrinkles in Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-V. Not indicated for wrinkle treatment when using 2MHz Microneedle Array or One Pin Exact handpiece.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.
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September 25, 2024
ShenB Co. Ltd. % Aubrey Thompson Regulatory Consultant Hoy & Associates Regulatory Consultants 1830 Bonnie Way Sacramento, California 95825
Re: K241535
Trade/Device Name: Vybe RF II Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting And Coagulation Device And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: August 27, 2024 Received: August 27, 2024
Dear Aubrey Thompson:
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/cdrb/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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Sincerely,
Digitally signed by Long H. Chen Long H. Chen-S 3 Date: 2024.09.25 07:42:48 -04'00'
Long Chen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K241535
Device Name VYBE RF II
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The VYBE RF II is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.
Microneedle Array Handpiece (1MHz): The Microneedle Array Handpiece with 1 MHz functionality is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. At power less than 36W, the Microneedle Array Handpiece with 1 MHz functionality is intended for the percutaneous treatment of facial winkles in Skin Types I-V.
Microneedle Array Handpiece (2MHz): The Microneedle Array Handpiece with 2 MHz functionality is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. The Microneedle Array handpiece with 2MHz functionality is not intended to treat wrinkles.
One Pin Exact Handpiece: The One Pin Exact handpiece with 1MHz functionality is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. The One Pin Exact Handpiece is not intended to treat wrinkles.
Type of Use (*Select one or both, as applicable*)
| <div> <span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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# 510(K) Summary Vybe RF II System K241535
| Applicant<br>Address | ShenB Co., Ltd.<br>Shenb Bldg 148, Seongsui-ro<br>Seongdong-Gu, Seoul, 04796<br>Republic of Korea |
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| Contact Person | Aubrey Thompson, Regulatory Consultant |
| Contact Information<br>Preparation Date | aubreythompson@hoyregulatory.com<br>September 24, 2024 |
| Device Trade Name | Vybe RF II |
| Classification Name | Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and<br>Accessories |
| Regulation Number | 878.4400 |
| Product Code | GEI |
| Regulatory Class | II |
| Legally Marketed Predicate Devices | Virtue RF (K211562)<br>Vybe RF (K230986) |
# Device Description:
VYBE RF II is a High Frequency Electrosurgical Unit that uses electrical currents to coagulate tissue. The device consists of the device console, Microneedle Array Handpiece, One Pin Exact Handpiece, RF plate, Foot Switch, and Power Cord. VYBE RF II is operated through an intuitive user interface (UI) on a 10.4- inch wide touch LCD screen. This product delivers high-frequency energy to the human body through the needle tip cartridge connected to the Microneedle Array Handpiece (1MHz, 2MHz) and One Pin Exact Handpiece (1MHz).
# Indications for use:
The VYBE RF II is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.
# Microneedle Array Handpiece:
Microneedle Array Handpiece (1MHz): The Microneedle Array Handpiece with 1 MHz functionality is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. At power less than 36W, the Microneedle Array Handpiece with 1 MHz functionality is intended for the percutaneous treatment of facial wrinkles in Skin Types I-V.
Microneedle Array (2MHz): The Microneedle Array Handpiece with 2 MHz functionality is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. The Microneedle Array handpiece with 2MHz functionality is not intended to treat wrinkles.
One Pin Exact Handpiece: The One Pin Exact handpiece with 1MHz functionality is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. The One Pin Exact Handpiece is not intended to treat wrinkles.
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K241535
# 510(K) Summary
Vybe RF II System
# Substantial Equivalence—Indications for use and Technical Compariso
| Specification | Vybe RF II (Subject Device) | Virtue RF (K211562) | Vybe RF (K230986) | Comparison |
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| Product Code Operation | GEI<br>Radiofrequency Microneedling | GEI<br>Radiofrequency Microneedling | GEI<br>Radiofrequency Microneedling | Same |
| # of needles | 36 needle tip, 1 needle tip | 36, 12, and 1 needle tips | 36 needle tip | The 36 and 1 needle tips are identical to those used in the Virtue RF. The 12 needle tip in the Virtue RF is not included in Vybe RF II. The reference device, K230986, includes only a 36 needle tip. |
| Frequency | 2MHz, 1MHz | 2MHz, 1MHz, 0.5Mhz | 2MHz, 1MHz | The 0.5 MHz frequency of the Virtue RF corresponds to the 12 needle tip and is not included in Vybe RF II. |
| Modality | Monopolar and Bipolar | Monopolar and Bipolar | Bipolar | Same as predicate. Reference device contains only bipolar. |
| Indications | The VYBE RF II is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.<br><br>Microneedle Array Handpiece (1MHz): The Microneedle Array | The Virtue RF System is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.<br><br>Smart RF Handpiece: The Smart RF Handpiece with 1 MHz functionality is intended for use in | The VYBE RF Electrosurgical System is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis and the percutaneous treatment facial wrinkles for use with Fitzpatrick Skin Type I to Skin Type Vwhen using the | Same. The Virtue RF includes additional indications for the Deep RF handpiece, which is not included in this submission. The indications for use for the subject device specifies the power level under which the wrinkles indication is allowable. |
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# 510(K) Summary
Vybe RF II System
| Handpiece with 1<br>MHz functionality is<br>intended for use in<br>dermatologic and<br>general surgical<br>procedures for<br>electrocoagulation<br>and hemostasis. At<br>power less than 36W,<br>the Microneedle Array<br>Handpiece with 1<br>MHz functionality is<br>intended for the<br>percutaneous<br>treatment of facial | dermatologic and general<br>surgical procedures for<br>electrocoagulation and<br>hemostasis, and the<br>percutaneous treatment of<br>facial wrinkles. The<br>VirtueRF System for facial<br>wrinkles is intended for use<br>with Skin types I-V. The<br>Smart RF Handpiece with 2<br>MHz functionality is<br>intended for use in<br>dermatologic and general<br>surgical procedures for<br>electrocoagulation and<br>hemostasis. The Smart RF<br>with 2MHz functionality is<br>not intended to treat<br>wrinkles. | 1MHz setting. The 2MHz<br>setting has not been<br>evaluated for use in the<br>percutaneous treatment of<br>facial wrinkles and is<br>intended for use in<br>dermatologic and general<br>surgical procedures for<br>electrocoagulation and<br>hemostasis. |
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| wrinkles in Skin Types<br>I-V.<br>Microneedle Array<br>(2MHz): The<br>Microneedle Array<br>Handpiece with 2<br>MHz functionality is<br>intended for use in<br>dermatologic and<br>general surgical<br>procedures for<br>electrocoagulation<br>and hemostasis. The<br>Microneedle Array<br>handpiece with 2MHz<br>functionality is not<br>intended to treat<br>wrinkles. | Exact RF Handpiece: The<br>Exact RF Handpiece with<br>1MHz functionality is<br>intended for use in<br>dermatologic and general<br>surgical procedures for<br>electrocoagulation and<br>hemostasis. The Exact RF<br>Handpiece is not intended<br>to treat wrinkles. | |
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| K241535 | One Pin Exact Handpiece: The One Pin Exact handpiece with 1MHz functionality is intended for use in dermatologic and general surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis. The One Pin Exact Handpiece is not intended to treat wrinkles. | |
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| Specification | Subject Device – VYBE RF II<br>Microneedle Array<br>HANDPIECE (SH-TIP) | Predicate Device - Virtue RF<br>SMART RF HANDPIECE | Reference Device –<br>VYBE RF | Comparison |
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| Modality | Bipolar fractional RF | Bipolar fractional RF | Bipolar fractional RF | Same |
| Radiofrequency | 1MHz, 2MHz | 1MHz, 2MHz | 1MHz, 2MHz | Same |
| Electrode Type | Bipolar microneedle | Bipolar microneedle | Bipolar microneedle | Same |
| Number of<br>needles | 36 | 36 | 36 | Same |
| Max power | 59 W @ 1 MHz<br>30 W @ 2MHz | 35.9 W @ 1 MHz<br>25 W @ 2MHz | 59W | Different. The max<br>power output is higher<br>for the subject device<br>than for the predicate.<br>See discussion below. |
| RF Duration | 100ms-800ms, with 100ms<br>increments | 100ms-800ms, with 100ms<br>increments | 100ms-800ms, with<br>100ms increments | Same |
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K241535
# 510(K) Summary
Vybe RF II System
| Same |
|---------------------|
| Max 3.5mm depth |
| Microneedle length |
| Microneedle spacing |
| Microneedle density |
| Specification | Subject Device – VYBE RF II ONE PIN EXACT HANDPIECE | Predicate Device - Virtue RF EXACT RF HANDPIECE | Reference Device - VYBE RF | Comparison |
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| Modality | Monopolar Fractional RF | Monopolar Fractional RF | N/A | Same |
| Radiofrequency | 1 MHz | 1 MHz | N/A | Same |
| Electrode Type | Monopolar single needle RF electrode | Monopolar single needle RF electrode | N/A | Same |
| Number of needles | 1 | 1 | N/A | Same |
| Max power | 46 W | 46 W | N/A | Same |
| RF Duration | 100ms-800ms, with 100ms increments | 100ms-800ms, with 100ms increments | N/A | Same |
| Grounding Mechanism | Disposable Neutral electrode pad | Neutral electrode plate | N/A | Different. The grounding mechanism is the same, the materials and reuse are different. |
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# 510(K) Summary Vybe RF II System K241535
# Performance Testing
Verification and validation activities were successfully completed and establish that the Vybe RF II performs as intended. Testing included the following:
- . IEC 60601-1:2005 + 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 Disturbances - Requirements And Tests
- . IEC 60601-2-2:2017; Medical Electrical Equipment -part 2-2: Particular Requirements For The Basic Safety And Essential Performance Of High Frequency Surgical Equipment And High Frequency Surgical Accessories
- IEC 62304:2006+A1:2015; Medical Device Software Life Cycle Processes ●
- EN ISO 14971:2012; Medical Devices Application Of Risk Management To Medical ● Devices
- IEC 60601-1-6:2010, AMD1:2013, AMD2:2020- Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1-6: General requirements for safety- collateral standard: Usability
Software verification and validation testing was conducted, and documentation provided in accordance with FDA's Guidance or the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices.
Bench testing was performed to verify the accuracy of the output of RF energy. Histopathology testing was conducted to demonstrate the thermal effect of the device. A test summary is provided below.
# Histopathology Testing Summary
In vitro testing of the VYBE RF II Radiofrequency Microneedling device (Test Device), equipped with VYBE RF Microneedle Array handpiece (HP) and SH-TIP cartridges, and operated at 1 and 2 MHz frequencies was performed. Testing was performed on three different types of tissue recommended by the FDA: ex vivo kidney (bovine), and skin (Yucatan mini-pig, abdomen site). "FDA guidance for Industry for Premarket Notification (510(k)) Submissions for Electrosurgical Devices for General Surgery" recommends conducting testing at minimum, medium (default), and maximum (highest) power settings. The Test Device can be operated at two different frequencies 1- and 2 MHz. It is also operated at power levels from 1 to 10 with level 1 as the minimum and 10 maximum (highest) power level for both frequencies. Therefore, testing was performed at levels 1, 5, and 10 for both frequencies with the longs pulse width available on the device to demonstrate a 'worst case.'
The study demonstrated the ability of the Test Device to achieve consistent thermal damage profiles in line with the target treatment. Thus, it can be concluded that treatment by such a device at the appropriate testings will possess a desirable clinical treatment effect.
Clinical Evidence - N/A. No clinical studies were conducted as part of this submission.
Biocompatibility – Patient contacting materials have been determined to be biocompatible.
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# 510(K) Summary Vybe RF II System K241535
# Discussion
The VYBE RF II shares the same indications for use, technological characteristics, and handpieces as the Predicate device, the Virtue RF System. The main difference between the two devices is the maximum power achieved with the 36 needle handpiece and disposable tip. The Vybe RF II has a higher maximum power while using the same 36 needle tip, but the same power level as the reference device (the previously cleared Vybe RF). The single needle tip is identical to the predicate device except for the type of neutral electrode used. Thermal testing, biocompatibility testing, essential performance testing, and IEC testing demonstrate the VYBE RF II is safe and effective and can be considered substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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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.