K243097 · Bomtech Electronics Co., Ltd. · GEI · Dec 26, 2024 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K243097
Device Name
RM STAR EX with RMS Needle
Applicant
Bomtech Electronics Co., Ltd.
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Dec 26, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The RM STAR EX with RMS Needle is intended for use in dermatologic procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.
Device Story
RM STAR EX with RMS Needle is a bipolar electrosurgical system for dermatologic coagulation and hemostasis. System comprises a main console and a handpiece with a consumable tip containing penetrating needle electrodes. Physician operates device by placing bipolar electrode in light contact with epidermis at right angles to target tissue. Main unit generates 2 MHz RF signal delivered through needle electrodes to create electrothermal reaction in target skin tissue. Output power reaches max 16 W (50 Ω). Device provides controlled tissue coagulation; benefits include localized treatment with minimal collateral damage. Clinical decision-making is supported by visual assessment of tissue response during procedure.
Clinical Evidence
No human clinical data. Safety and effectiveness supported by bench testing (biocompatibility per ISO 10993, electrical safety/EMC per IEC 60601 series, sterilization validation per ISO 11135, packaging/shelf-life per ASTM standards) and pre-clinical animal studies. Animal study (rabbits) evaluated RF application on skin, liver, kidney, and muscle at 3 hours, 5 days, and 22 days post-treatment. Histopathology showed localized, controlled tissue damage with effective healing and regeneration; no major adverse reactions observed.
Technological Characteristics
Bipolar electrosurgical device; 2 MHz RF output; max 16 W power. Consumable tips feature 13-pin needle arrays. Depth control 0-2.0 mm. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993. Sterilization via EO (ISO 11135). Electrical safety per IEC 60601-1, 60601-2-2; EMC per IEC 60601-1-2. Software validation performed.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in dermatologic procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis in patients requiring such treatment.
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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December 26, 2024
Bomtech Electronics Co., Ltd. % Juntaek Seo President Corazon 20, Jukjeon-ro, Giheung-gu, Gyeonggi-do Yongin, 16897 Korea. South
RE: K243097
Trade/Device Name: RM STAR EX with RMS Needle Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: August 30, 2024 Received: September 30, 2024
Dear Seo Juntaek:
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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Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
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Sincerely,
Francisco Delgado -S 11:42:22 2024.12.26 '00,05-
for 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
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K243097
Device Name RM STAR EX with RMS Needle
Indications for Use (Describe)
The RM STAR EX with RMS Needle is intended for use in dermatologic procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.
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
| I. | Submitter | |
|------|-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | 510(k) Submitter: | BOMTECH ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. |
| | | 322, Gonghang-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Republic o<br>Korea<br>Phone: +82 2 523 8295 |
| | Primary Contact: | Juntaek Seo<br>info@corazon.kr |
| | Alternate Contact: | Junseok Lee<br>RA manager<br>bomtech@bomtech.net |
| | Date Prepared: | December 23, 2024 |
| II. | Device Name | |
| | Device Trade Name: | RM STAR EX with RMS Needle |
| | Common Name: | Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and<br>accessories |
| | Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 878.4400 |
| | Product Code: | GEI |
| | Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| | Classification Panel: | General and Plastic Surgery |
| III. | Legally Marketed Predicate Device | |
- Predicate Trade Name: SYLFIRM X
#### IV. Device Description
Predicate #:
The RM STAR EX with RMS Needle includes a system main device and a handpiece equitable with a bipolar electrode. The RF signal is generated from the main device which is then delivered to the handpiece and then to bipolar electrode. The RF signal is delivered to the target tissue using penetrating needle electrodes in the consumable tip. The bipolar electrode is placed in light contact with the epidermis while the handpiece
K213612
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is being held at right angles to the target tissue. As the RF signal passes through the skin, it generates an electrothermal reaction which is capable of coagulating the tissue. Using the consumable tip, RM STAR EX with RMS Needle creates heat within the target skin tissue via needle electrodes from the bipolar electrode.
| Model Numbers | Model Name | |
|---------------|-----------------------|------------|
| | Main Body + Handpiece | RMS Needle |
| 1 | | RMS-13P31G |
| 2 | RM STAR EX | RMS-13P32G |
| 3 | | RMS-13P33G |
The model names and numbers of the products applied for are as follows:
#### V. Indications for Use
The RM STAR EX with RMS Needle is intended for use in dermatologic procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.
#### VI. Comparison of technological characteristics with the predicate device
The RM STAR EX with RMS Needle is substantially equivalent to the following predicate device:
Primary Predicate: For Indication for Use and Technological Characteristics
- · K213612, Sylfirm X
| | Item | RM STAR EX | SYLFIRM X | Remark |
|-----|-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| | 510(k) Number | K243097 | K213612 | - |
| | Manufacturer | Bomtech Electronics Co., Ltd. | VIOL Co., Ltd. | - |
| | Regulation Number No. | 21 CFR 878.4400 | 21 CFR 878.4400 | Same |
| | Product Code | GEI | GEI | Same |
| | Indications for Use | The RM STAR EX with RMS<br>Needle is intended for use in<br>dermatologic procedures for<br>electrocoagulation and hemostasis. | The SYLFIRM X is intended<br>for use in dermatologic<br>procedures for<br>electrocoagulation and<br>hemostasis. | Same |
| | Prescription or OTC | Prescription | Prescription | Same |
| ESU | General | RM STAR EX is a bipolar<br>electrosurgical device for tissue<br>coagulation using high-frequency<br>RF current. | SYLFIRM X is a bipolar<br>electrosurgical device for tissue<br>coagulation using high-<br>frequency RF current. | Same |
| | Major functions | • Operation type: Coagulation | • Operation type: Coagulation | Same |
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## RM STAR EX with RMS Needle
Traditional 510(k)
| Item | RM STAR EX | SYLFIRM X | Remark | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------|-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------|--------------------|--------------------|--------------------|------------------|--|--|--|--|--|--|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|------------------|
| Active accessory | Performance<br>specifications | Output power: Max 16 W (50 Ω) Conduction time Mode Conduction time Level 1 100 msec Level 2 120 msec Level 3 160 msec Level 4 200 msec Level 5 Continuous Output frequency: 2 MHz | | | | | | | | | | | | | Output power: Max 16 W (50 Ω) Conduction time Mode Conduction time CW1 120 msec CW2 160 msec CW3 200 msec CW4 300 msec PW1 120 msec PW2 160 msec PW3 200 msec PW4 240 msec Output frequency: 2 MHz | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Similar (Note 1) |
| | Physical<br>specifications | Input voltage: AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz | Input voltage: AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz | Same | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Monopolar or bipolar | Bipolar | Bipolar | Same | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Physical<br>specifications | Depth: 0 - 2.0 mm (unit: 0.5 mm) | Depth: 0.3 - 4.0 mm (unit: 0.1 mm) | Similar (Note 2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Disposable | Yes | Yes | Same | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Consumable tip | Provided | Provided | Same | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Number of electrodes | RMS-13P31G<br>13-pin | RMS-13P32G<br>13-pin | RMS-13P33G<br>13-pin | J25BM 25-pin (5x5) | J25BS 25-pin (5x5) | J18BS 18-pin (3x6) | Similar (Note 3) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Biocompatibility | This is satisfied with biocompatibility according to ISO 10993. | This is satisfied with biocompatibility according to ISO 10993. | Same | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neutral electrodes | | Not applicable | Not applicable | Same | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
## Note 1: Conduction time
The conduction time of the subject device is 100 msec to 200 msec and continuous. The conduction time of the predicate device is 120 msec to 300 msec.
These differences in conduction time do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness because conduction time of the subject device is shorter than that of the predicate device.
The safety and effectiveness of the subject device was supported by animal test (Doc. No. NT24-00035, NT24-00036).
## Note 2: Depth
The depth of the subject device is 0 to 2.0 mm.
The depth of the predicate device is 0.3 to 4.0 mm.
These differences in depth do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness because depth of the subject device is not greater than that of the predicate device. The safety and effectiveness of the subject device was supported by animal test (Doc. No. NT24-00035, NT24-00036).
## Note 3: Number of electrodes
The number of electrodes of the subject device is 13 pins. The number of electrodes of the predicate device is 25 pins.
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These differences in number of electrodes do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness because the number of electrodes of the subject device is fewer than that of the predicate device.
The safety and effectiveness of the subject device was supported by animal test (Doc. No. NT24-00035, NT24-00036).
Based on the above comparison as well as the information provided in the SE Comparison Table in Section VI, supported by the appropriate performance data, the proposed device has been shown to be as safe and effective as the legally marketed predicate device for the proposed Indications for Use.
## VII. Performance data
## 1. Biocompatibility Testing
In accordance with ISO 10993-1, the subject device is classified as an externally communicating device in contact with tissue/bone/dentin for limited duration (< 24 hours). The following testing was conducted.
- 1) Cytotoxicity
- 2) Sensitization
- 3) Irritation
- 4) Acute Systemic Toxicity
- 5) Material-Mediated Pyrogenicity
## 2. Sterilization Validation Test
To confirm a sterility assurance level of 10-6 for EO sterilization, the validation process employed the biological indicator (BI) overkill method, following the guidelines outlined in ISO 11135. ISO 10993-1. ISO 10993-7, ISO 11138-1. ISO 11138-2, ISO 11737-1, ISO 11737-2, ISO 11140-1, AAMI TIR 15, AAAMI TIR 16, and AAMI TIR 28.
## 3. Shipping, Packaging, and Shelf Life
- Pvrogen test was conducted in accordance with USP <161> Medical Devices -. Bacterial Endotoxin and Pyrogen Tests and USP <85> Bacterial Endotoxins Test.
- Package integrity testing, after environmental conditioning and simulated . transportation using ASTM D4169-22, was conducted on final packaged and sterile devices. All packaging is acceptable for protection of final finished product and sterility maintenance.
- Sterile Barrier Packaging Testing was performed on the proposed device: . 0 Seal peel test - ASTM F88/F88M-15
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- o Dye penetration ASTM F1929-15
- Shelf life of 3 years is validated using the FDA-recognized standard ASTM . F1980-21 Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier System for Medical Devices.
#### 4. Electrical Safety and EMC Test
The subject device has been evaluated for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility in accordance with the relevant standards, including IEC 60601-1:2005/AMD2:2020, IEC 60601-1-2:2014/A1:2020, IEC 60601-2-2:2017/AMD1:2023, IEC TR 60601-4-2:2016, EN 55011:2016 + A1:2017 (CISPR 11:2015/A1:2016), and IEC 61000-3-2:2018/AMD1:2020.
#### 5. Software Validation Test
The level of concern of the software of RM STAR EX with RMS Needle is moderate, and the software validation tests were performed.
#### 6. Pre-clinical Test
The RM STAR EX with RMS Needle was evaluated for safety and effectiveness through comprehensive pre-clinical testing using both internal organs and skin models.
- 1) Study Design
Radiofrequency (RF) microneedling was applied to liver, kidney, and muscle as well as the skin of rabbits to assess the localized effects of RF energy. The animals were euthanized at different time points (3 hours, 5 days, and 22 days post-treatment) to observe tissue response and healing.
- 2) Tissue Reactions
In the internal organ models, minimal hemorrhage and fibrosis were observed, with no significant gross lesions at any time point. In the skin model, mild dermal necrosis was observed shortly after treatment, but the tissue exhibited good recovery, with minimal fibrosis noted by Day 22.
- 3) Histological Findings
Histopathological analysis showed that the tissue damage was localized and well-controlled, with signs of tissue healing and regeneration over time. No major adverse reactions were observed in either the skin or internal organs.
- 4) Conclusion
The RM STAR EX with RMS Needle demonstrated controlled tissue interaction with no adverse effects and effective healing in both skin and internal organ models, confirming the safety and effectiveness of the device.
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## VIII. Conclusion
Based on the test results provided in this submission, including biocompatibility, sterilization validation, shipping, shelf life, EMC and electrical safety, software validation, and animal testing, Bomtech Electronics Co., Ltd. concludes that the RM STAR EX with RMS Needle is substantially equivalent to the predicate device as described herein.
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