K243147 · Light Guide Optics International , Ltd. · GEX · Dec 21, 2024 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K243147
Device Name
LGO-Surgical Laser Fibers
Applicant
Light Guide Optics International , Ltd.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Dec 21, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
LGO-Surgical Laser Fibers are intended to be used to deliver the laser radiation to the target tissue when used with any cleared/certified laser with operational wavelengths between 500 nm - 2200 nm equipped with SMA 905 standard or freestanding ferrule connector, as per the indications of the laser device used with.
Device Story
LGO-Surgical Laser Fibers are optical fiber delivery systems for surgical lasers; input is laser radiation from external cleared/certified laser sources (500-2200 nm). Device consists of silica quartz glass fibers with various jacket materials (silicone, polyimide, nylon, ETFE); available as Bare Fiber or Side Fire Fiber configurations. Proximal end features SMA 905 or freestanding ferrule connector for laser attachment. Used in hospitals/healthcare facilities by trained physicians to deliver laser energy for surgical procedures (ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, coagulation). Output is directed laser radiation at the distal tip. Device is single-use or reusable (up to 10 uses); sterilized via Ethylene Oxide. Benefits include precise energy delivery to target tissue during surgical interventions.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data was performed. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including biocompatibility (ISO 10993 series), sterilization validation (ISO 11135, ISO 17665-1), shelf-life validation (ISO 11607), and functional performance testing (light transmission, bend test, beam profile, connector pull/torque tests).
Technological Characteristics
Optical fiber delivery system; core materials: silica quartz glass, hard clad, silicone, polyimide, nylon, ETFE. SMA 905 or freestanding ferrule connector. Wavelength range: 500-2200 nm. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide. Single-use or reusable (up to 10 cycles).
Indications for Use
Indicated for delivery of laser radiation to target tissue in general, plastic, and dermatological surgery when used with cleared/certified lasers (500-2200 nm) equipped with SMA 905 or freestanding ferrule connectors. Intended for use in healthcare facilities by physicians familiar with medical laser devices and sterile optical fibers.
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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Light Guide Optics International Ltd. Santa Vucina Official Correspondent Celtniecibas Street 8 Livani, LV-5316 Latvia
Re: K243147
Trade/Device Name: LGO-Surgical Laser Fibers 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: September 30, 2024 Received: September 30, 2024
Dear Santa Vucina:
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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
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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assistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
YAN FU -S
Digitally signed by YAN FU -S
Date: 2024.12.21 10:13:33
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for 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) K243147
Device Name LGO-Surgical Laser Fibers
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
LGO-Surgical Laser Fibers are intended to be used to deliver the laser radiation to the target tissue when used with any cleared/certified laser with operational wavelengths between 500 nm equipped with SMA 905 standard or freestanding ferrule connector, as per the indications of the laser device used with.
| 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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## S 2024-160
## Submitter
Light Guide Optics International Ltd. Celtniecibas Street 8 LV-5316 Livani Latvia Phone: +371 653 071 75 Fax: +371 653 071 70
Contact Person: Santa Vucina Title: Quality Management Representative Email: Santa.Vucina@lightguide.com
Date of Submission: 09/30/2024
## Device
Trade name: LGO-Surgical Laser Fibers Common name: Laser Powered Surgical Instrument Classification name: Laser Surgical Instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology (21 CFR 878.4810, Product Code GEX) Regulatory class: Class II
## Predicate device
Trade name: Surgical Laser Fibers
510(k) number: K200234
Date of clearance: 02.25.2020
Common name: Laser Powered Surgical Instrument
Classification name: Laser Surgical Instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology (21 CFR 878.4810, Product Code GEX)
This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall.
## Reference device
Trade name: FLARE™ single-use surgical laser fiber
510(k) number: K202702
Date of clearance: 02.26.2021
Common name: Laser Powered Surgical Instrument
Classification name: Laser Surgical Instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology (21 CFR 878.4810, Product Code GEX)
## Description of the device
LGO-Surgical Laser Fibers are a group of single use or reusable with up to 10 total uses EtO sterilized laser powered surgical instruments. They are intended for use in healthcare facilities or hospitals by physicians being familiar with the handling of medical laser devices, and with the therapeutic application of sterile medical optical fibers.
There are two primary product subgroups: Bare Fiber and Side Fire Fiber. Each subgroup encompasses various models on the market, which primarily vary in their distal end design, jacket materials, diameter, length, and usage (single use or 10x reusable). All variations of the LGO-Surgical Laser Fibers feature an SMA-905 connector or a custom special connector at the proximal end for compatibility with appropriate medical laser devices.
## Indications for Use
LGO-Surgical Laser Fibers are intended to be used to deliver the laser radiation to the target tissue when used with any cleared/certified laser with operational wavelengths between 500 nm - 2200 nm equipped with SMA 905 standard or freestanding ferrule connector, as per the indications of the laser device used with.
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# Comparison with predicate device
| Specifications | Subject device | Predicate device | Reference device | Substantial<br>Equivalence<br>Discussion |
|---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Product name | LGO- Surgical<br>Laser Fibers | Surgical Laser Fibers | FLARE™ single-<br>use surgical laser fiber | |
| 510(k)<br>number | K243147 | K200234 | K202702 | - |
| Manufacturer | Light Guide Optics<br>International Ltd. | Quanta System SPA | Realton (Suzhou) Medical<br>Technology Co., Ltd. | |
| Product code | GEX | GEX | GEX | Same |
| Indications<br>for use | LGO-Surgical Laser<br>Fibers are intended<br>to be used to deliver<br>the laser radiation to<br>the target tissue<br>when used with any<br>cleared/certified<br>laser with<br>operational<br>wavelengths<br>between 500 nm -<br>2200 nm equipped<br>with SMA 905<br>standard or<br>freestanding ferrule<br>connector, as per<br>the indications of<br>the laser device<br>used with. | Surgical Laser Fibers<br>are intended to be<br>used to deliver the<br>laser radiation to the<br>target tissue with any<br>cleared/certified<br>surgical laser with<br>operational<br>wavelengths between<br>500nm – 2200nm<br>equipped with SMA<br>905 or SMA 906 or<br>compatible connector,<br>as per the indications<br>of the laser device<br>used with. | FLARE™ single-<br>use surgical laser fiber<br>is intended to be used<br>to deliver the laser radiation<br>to the target tissue when<br>used with compatible<br>surgical lasers with<br>operational wavelength<br>between 532 nm- 2140 nm<br>and equipped with SMA<br>905 compatible connector.<br>FLARE™ single-<br>use surgical laser fiber is<br>indicated for use in general<br>surgical applications for<br>open, laparoscopic, and<br>endoscopic ablation,<br>vaporization, excision,<br>incision, coagulation<br>of soft tissue and for<br>lithotripsy. | Similar, LGO-<br>Surgical Laser<br>Fibers do not<br>have SMA 906<br>laser connector |
| Core diameter | $145 \mu\text{m to } 1000 \mu\text{m}$ | $200 \mu\text{m to } 1000 \mu\text{m}$ | 105, 200, 272, 365,<br>550, 600, 760, 940 µm | LGO-Surgical<br>Laser Fibers<br>have a slightly<br>smaller<br>diameter than a<br>predicate and a<br>bit larger than<br>reference |
| Construction<br>materials | Silica quartz glass,<br>hard clad, silicone,<br>polyimide, nylon,<br>ETFE | Silica, fluoropolymer<br>(hard clad), silicone,<br>acrylate, teflon<br>(ETFE), nylon,<br>polyimide | Fused quartz | LGO-Surgical<br>Laser Fibers<br>does not use<br>acrylate as a<br>construction<br>material |
| Operating<br>wavelength | 500 nm to 2200 nm | 500nm - 2200nm | 532nm ~ 2140nm | Same as<br>predicate |
| Usage | Single use (SF and<br>BF)<br>Reusable with up to<br>10 total uses (RBF) | Single use<br>Or reusable 10x | Single use | Same as<br>predicate |
| Sterilization | Yes, Ethylene Oxide | Yes, Ethylene Oxide | Yes, Ethylene Oxide | Same |
| Proximal end | Connector with<br>SMA 905 standard<br>or freestanding<br>ferrule | SMA 905 or SMA 906<br>or compatible<br>connector | SMA-905<br>standard optical connector | LGO-Surgical<br>Laser Fibers<br>have SMA 905<br>connector |
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K243147
# LIGHTGUIDE
## Non-clinical performance data
The followinq performance data were provided to support the evaluation:
#### Biocompatibility tests
(ISO 10933-1:2018 Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process;
ISO 10933-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity; ISO 10933-10:2021 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for skin sensitization; ISO 10933-11:2017 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity; ISO 10933-12:2021 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 12: Sample preparation and reference materials;
ISO 10933-23:2021 Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 23: Tests for irritation)
#### . Sterilization validation
(ISO 11135:2014 Second edition Sterilization of health-care products - Ethylene oxide -Requirements for the development validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices:
ISO 17665-1:2006 Sterilization of health care products — Moist heat — Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices;
ISO 10933-5:2008 Biological evaluation of medical devices- Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals [Including Amendment 1: Applicability of allowable limits for neonates and infants:2019])
#### Shelf-life validation ●
(ISO 11607-1:2019 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging;
ISO 11607-2:2019 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 2: Validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes)
- Sterility assurance level (SAL) ●
- Light transmission ●
- Functional tests before sterilization and after accelerated aging study: .
- Product aseptic opening -
- Geometric parameters -
- Bend test -
- -Beam profile
- Transmission measurement -
- Connector pull test -
- Connector nut torque test |
- Quartz cap pull test -
- Other parts fixation -
- Visual inspection -
All test results meet the pre-defined acceptance criteria and fulfill the intended use needs.
## Clinical tests
No clinical testing was performed for this 510(k). Clinical data was not deemed to be necessary to establish equivalence between the subject device and predicative device.
## Conclusion
The LGO-Surgical Laser Fibers exhibit comparable technological characteristics, including product code, indications for use, core diameter, material composition, operating wavelength range, and sterilization method, ensuring similar performance in surgical applications, when compared to the predicate device. Both devices are designed for single use or are reusable with up to 10 total uses, and utilize SMA 905 connectors for laser compatibility. While the LGO-Surgical Laser Fibers do not include SMA 906 compatibility and differ slightly in construction materials and core diameter, these differences do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness.
In conclusion, the evidence presented in this summary supports the claim that the LGO-Surgical Laser Fibers are substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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