K244060 · Lutronic Corporation · ONG · Jul 31, 2025 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K244060
Device Name
eCO2 3D
Applicant
Lutronic Corporation
Product Code
ONG · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jul 31, 2025
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The eCO2 3D Laser System with fractional handpieces is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring ablation (removal), resurfacing and coagulation of soft tissue. Additionally, the 120 micron and 300 micron spot sizes are used in the treatment of wrinkles; rhytides, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, pigmented lesions and vascular dyschromia. The eCO2 3D Laser System using the non-fractional handpieces (F100, F50, Zoom, and 500 micron tip) is also indicated for use in skin resurfacing and surgical applications requiring the ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: dermatology, plastic surgery, and podiatry. Dermatology & Plastic Surgery: The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic surgery in the performance of: * Laser skin resurfacing * Treatment of wrinkles, rhytids and furrows * Ablation and/or vaporization of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic surgery for the reduction, removal, and/or treatment of actinic keratosis, skin tags, solar/actinic elastosis, actinic cheilitis, lentigines, uneven pigmentation/dyschromia, acne scars, surgical scars, keloids, hemangiomas (including buccal hemangiomas), tattoos, telangiectasia, squamous and basal cell carcinoma, spider and epidermal naevi, xanthelasma palpebrarum, syringoma, and verrucae and seborroeccae vulgares (warts); laser derm-ablation; and laser burn debridement. Dermatology. Plastic Surgery & General Surgery: Laser incision and/or excision of soft tissue in dermatology, plastic and general surgery, including the performance of blepharoplasty and for the creation of recipient sites for hair transplantation, treatment of hemorrhoids, atheroma, cysts, abscesses, and all other soft tissue applications. Podiatry: Laser ablation, vaporization, and/or excision of soft tissue in podiatry for the reduction, removal, and/or treatment of verrucae vulgares.
Device Story
eCO2 3D is a CO2 laser surgical system (10.6μm wavelength) for soft tissue ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation. System comprises a console with Touch LCD, articulated arm, and interchangeable handpieces/tips. Operates via chaos scanning technology to deliver micro-laser beams, creating Micro Ablative Columns (MAC) to stimulate skin recovery. Includes 520nm aiming beam. Used by trained physicians in clinical settings (dermatology, plastic surgery, podiatry). Physician controls laser pulse power and selects handpiece/tip to optimize treatment for specific skin conditions or surgical applications. Console features emergency stop and key switch for safety. Benefits include precise tissue removal and resurfacing capabilities for various dermatological and surgical indications.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical tests were performed for this submission. Substantial equivalence is supported by non-clinical bench testing, including electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, usability, and biocompatibility assessments.
Technological Characteristics
Laser: CO2, 10.6μm wavelength. Power: Max 40W (fractional/Bella V), 30W (surgical). Delivery: Articulated arm with interchangeable handpieces. Aiming beam: 520nm. Cooling: Air. Interface: 10.1-inch Touch LCD. Electrical: 100-230V, 50/60Hz. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-22, IEC 60825-1, ISO 14971, ISO 10993 series, IEC 62304.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring soft tissue ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, or coagulation in dermatology, plastic surgery, and podiatry. Applications include skin resurfacing, treatment of wrinkles/rhytides, pigmented/vascular lesions, scars, benign growths (e.g., skin tags, warts, cysts), and surgical procedures like blepharoplasty or hair transplant site creation.
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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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
July 31, 2025
Lutronic Corporation
% Sean Reynolds
Senior Manager, Global Regulatory Affairs
Cynosure Inc
3/5 Carlisle Rd
Westford, Massachusetts 01886
Re: K244060
Trade/Device Name: eCO2 3D
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: ONG, GEX
Dated: July 2, 2025
Received: July 2, 2025
Dear Sean Reynolds:
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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Sincerely,
TANISHA
L. HITHE-S
Digitally signed by
TANISHA L. HITHE-S
Date: 2025.07.31
23:56:18 -04'00'
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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: 06/30/2023
See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
K244060
Device Name
eCO2 3D
Indications for Use (Describe)
The eCO2 3D Laser System with fractional handpieces is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring ablation (removal), resurfacing and coagulation of soft tissue. Additionally, the 120 micron and 300 micron spot sizes are used in the treatment of wrinkles; rhytides, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, pigmented lesions and vascular dyschromia.
The eCO2 3D Laser System using the non-fractional handpieces (F100, F50, Zoom, and 500 micron tip) is also indicated for use in skin resurfacing and surgical applications requiring the ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: dermatology, plastic surgery, and podiatry.
Dermatology & Plastic Surgery:
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic surgery in the performance of:
* Laser skin resurfacing
* Treatment of wrinkles, rhytids and furrows
* Ablation and/or vaporization of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic surgery for the reduction, removal, and/or treatment of actinic keratosis, skin tags, solar/actinic elastosis, actinic cheilitis, lentigines, uneven pigmentation/dyschromia, acne scars, surgical scars, keloids, hemangiomas (including buccal hemangiomas), tattoos, telangiectasia, squamous and basal cell carcinoma, spider and epidermal naevi, xanthelasma palpebrarum, syringoma, and verrucae and seborrhoeccae vulgares (warts); laser derm-ablation; and laser burn debridement.
Dermatology. Plastic Surgery & General Surgery: Laser incision and/or excision of soft tissue in dermatology, plastic and general surgery, including the performance of blepharoplasty and for the creation of recipient sites for hair transplantation, treatment of hemorrhoids, atheroma, cysts, abscesses, and all other soft tissue applications.
Podiatry:
Laser ablation, vaporization, and/or excision of soft tissue in podiatry for the reduction, removal, and/or treatment of verrucae vulgares.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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CYNO\URE LUTRONIC
# 510(k) SUMMARY
#K244060
A summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
| 807.92(a)(1) - Submitter Information | |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Lutronic Corporation |
| Address | Lutronic Center
219, Sowon-Ro
Deogyang-Gu, Goyang-Si, KR 410220 |
| Phone number | 888-588-7644 |
| Fax number | N/A |
| Establishment Registration Number | 3004483538 |
| Name of contact person | Sean Reynolds
Sr. Manager, Regulatory Affairs
3/5 Carlisle Road
Westford, MA, 01886 |
| Date prepared | 29 July 2025 |
| 807.92(a)(2) - Name of device | |
| Trade or proprietary name | eCO2 3D |
| Common or usual name | Surgical Laser |
| Classification name | Laser Surgical Instrument for use in General and Plastic Surgery and in Dermatology |
| Classification panel | General and Plastic Surgery |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Product Code(s) | GEX, ONG |
| 807.92(a)(3) - Legally marketed device(s) to which equivalence is claimed | |
| | Lutronic Corporation eCO2 Plus K100610 (01/20/2011) Predicate
SNJ Co. Ltd Finexel K213557 (04/12/2022) Reference |
| 807.92(a)(4) - Device description | |
| | The eCO2 3D Laser System consists of a self-contained console, with a 10.6μm wavelength delivered through an articulated arm. The emitted laser beam is then irradiated to the treatment area through a handpiece and a tip connected to the handpiece
The eCO2 3D is used by a trained physician for procedures requiring the ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue. |
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| | The eCO2 3D Laser System utilizes an articulated arm to generate a laser beam with a wavelength of 10.6μm by applying patented chaos scanning technology. It radiates a micro-laser beam with an aiming beam of 520nm to the surgical area. Micro laser beams are radiated onto the treatment area, generating MAC (Micro Ablative Column), which improves the skin condition as it recovers. By changing the handpiece according to various application areas, the user can change the beam spot size to optimize the treatment effect. The physician can optimize the effect for different applications by controlling the power of the laser pulse and using a different handpiece tip. The system console is the heart of the eCO2 3D Laser System and contains the Touch LCD, handpieces, system control module, and power supply module. The main console also includes a key switch used to turn the power on and off, an emergency stop push button that quickly de-energizes the system in emergency situations, and the Touch LCD. There are 4 casters in the console base that can be used when moving the system. |
| --- | --- |
| 807.92(a)(5) Intended use of the device | |
| Indications for use | The eCO2 3D Laser System with fractional handpieces is indicated for use in dermatological procedures requiring ablation (removal), resurfacing and coagulation of soft tissue. Additionally, the 120 micron and 300 micron spot sizes are used in the treatment of wrinkles; rhytides, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, pigmented lesions and vascular dyschromia. The eCO2 3D Laser System using the non-fractional handpieces (F100, F50, Zoom and 500 micron tip) is also indicated for use in skin resurfacing and surgical applications requiring the ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: dermatology, plastic surgery, and podiatry. Dermatology & Plastic Surgery: The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic surgery in the performance of: * Laser skin resurfacing * Treatment of wrinkles, rhytids and furrows * Ablation and/or vaporization of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic surgery for the reduction, removal, and/or treatment of actinic keratosis, skin tags, solar/actinic elastosis, actinic cheilitis, lentigines, uneven pigmentation/dyschromia, acne scars, surgical scars, keloids, hemangiomas (including buccal hemangiomas), tattoos, telangiectasia, squamous and basal cell carcinoma, spider and epidermal naevi, xanthelasma palpebrarum, syringoma, and verrucae and seborrhoeae vulgares (warts); laser derm-ablation; and laser burn debridement. Dermatology. Plastic Surgery & General Surgery: Laser incision and/or excision of soft tissue in dermatology, plastic and general surgery, including the performance of blepharoplasty and for the creation of recipient sites for hair |
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| | transplantation, treatment of hemorrhoids, atheroma, cysts, abscesses, and all other soft tissue applications.
Podiatry:
Laser ablation, vaporization, and/or excision of soft tissue in podiatry for the reduction, removal, and/or treatment of verrucae vulgares. | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 807.92(a)(6) Summary of the technological characteristics of the device compared to the predicate | | | |
| | eCO2 3D | eCO2 Plus K100610 | Finexel CO2 Laser System K213557 |
| Indications for Use | See Indications for Use Above | See Indications for Use in Comparison Table | See Indications for Use in Comparison Table |
| Laser wavelength | 10.6μm (=10,600 nm) | 10.6μm (=10,600 nm) | 10.6μm (=10,600 nm) |
| Medium of transmission | CO2 | CO2 | CO2 |
| Laser transfer method | Articulated arm with Handpiece | Articulated arm and scanner handpiece | Articulated arm and scanner handpiece |
| Aiming Beam | 520nm (Green) +/- 5nm | 637nm | 630nm-650nm |
| CO2 RF Module Maximum Power | 40Watt at Continuous Wave (Max. 30W with surgical handpiece, Max. 40W with Fractional handpiece and Bella V handpiece) | 30Watt at Continuous Wave | 30/40W |
| | | | |
| Type and Degree of protection against shock | CLASS I/ B-type | CLASS I/ B-type | CLASS I/ B-type |
| Laser class | CLASS IV | CLASS IV | CLASS IV |
| User Interface | 10.1inch Touch LCD Display | Touch LCD Display | Touch LCD Display |
| Dimensions | 391mm(W) x 581mm(L) x1931mm(H) | 360mm(W) x 450mm(L) x1170mm(H) | 350mm(W) x 400mm(L) x 1000mm (H) |
| Weight (excluding the arm) | 45kg | 48kg | 50kg |
| Device Cooling method | Air cooling | Air Cooling | Air Cooling |
| Electrical rating | Single Phase AC100~230V, 50Hz/60Hz (FUSE 250V/6.3A or 125V/6.3A), Power consumption: 550VA | Single phase AC100~240VAC (FUSE 250VAC/6.3A or 125/12.6A), 50/60Hz, Power consumption:400VA | 100-120V~/220-230V~, 50/60Hz |
| 807.92(b)(1) NON CLINICAL TESTS SUBMITTED | | | |
| IEC60601-1 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for safety | | 2012+AMD2: 2020 |
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| | IEC 60601-1-2 | Medical electrical equipment - Part1-2: General requirements for safety -Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and Tests | 2014/AMD1:2020 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | IEC 60601-1-6: | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6 General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Usability | 2010+AMD1:2013+AMD2:2020 |
| | IEC 60601-2-22 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 2: Particular requirements for the safety of diagnostic and therapeutic laser equipment | 2019 |
| | IEC 60825-1 | Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements | 2014 |
| | EN ISO 14971 | Medical devices -Application of risk management to medical devices | 2019 |
| | ISO/TR 24971 | Medical devices-Guidance on the application of ISO 14971 (ISO/TR 24971:2020) | 2020 |
| | IEC 62366-1 | Medical devices -Application of usability engineering to medical devices | 2015+AMD1:2020 |
| | IEC 62304 | Medical device software - Software life cycle processes | 2006/ A1:2015 |
| | ISO 10993-1 | Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 1: Evaluation and testing | 2018 |
| | ISO 10993-5 | Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity | 2009 |
| | ISO 10993-10 | Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 10: Tests for skin sensitization | 2021 |
| | ISO 10993-17 | Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 17: Toxicological risk assessment of medical device constituents | 2023 |
| | ISO 10993-18 | Biological evaluation of medical devices 4 Part 18: Chemical characterization of medical device materials within a risk management process 4 Amendment 1: Determination of the uncertainty factor | 2020 |
| | ISO 10993-23 | Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 23: Tests for irritation | 2021 |
| | ISO 15223-1 | Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General requirements | 2021 |
| | ISO 20471 | Information Supplied by the manufacturer with medical device | 2021 |
| | ISO 15883-5 | Washer disinfectors Part 5: Performance requirements and test method criteria for demonstrating cleaning efficacy | 2021 |
| | ISO 15883-1 | Washer-disinfectors -Part 1: General requirements terms and definitions and tests | 2006/Amd 1:2014 |
| | ISO 15883-4 | Washer disinfectors Part 4: Requirements and tests for washer disinfectors employing chemical disinfection for thermolabile endoscopes | 2018 |
| ISO 17664 1 | Processing of health care products Information to be provided by the medical device manufacturer for the processing of medical devices Part 1: Critical and semi critical medical devices | 2021 | |
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| | ISO 11607-1 | Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices – Part1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems | 2019 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | ISO 11607-2 | Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices – Part2: Validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes | 2019 |
| **807.92(b)(2) CLINICAL TESTS SUBMITTED** | | | |
| No clinical tests were performed for this submission. | | | |
| **807.92(b)(3) Conclusion** | | | |
| Based on the comparison of the technological characteristics, the specifications for the eCO2 3D are the same or a subset of the eCO2 Plus specifications. The additional tips allows the users more options in how the same energy is shaped during delivery and are similar to the reference device, Finexel. Also, the indication is the same as the predicate device, eCO2 Plus. | | | |
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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.