K994273 · New Star Lasers, Inc. · GEX · Jan 20, 2000 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K994273
Device Name
MODEL 1000 HOLMIUM LASER SYSTEM
Applicant
New Star Lasers, Inc.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jan 20, 2000
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation, and hemostasis, with or without an endoscope, in Gastroenterological/Gastrointestinal Surgery, including: Cholecystectomy, lysis og adhesions, appendectomy, biopsy, pylrosternotomy (sp?), benign and malignant lestions, rectal polyps of sigmoid colon, gall blader calculi, biliary/bile duct calculi, benign and malignant neoplasm, polyps, colitis, ulcers, angiodysplasia, hemorrhoids, varices, esophagitis, esophageal ulcer, Mallory-Weiss tear, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, non-bleeding ulcer, gastric erosions, colorectal cancer, gastritis, bleeding tumors, pancreatitis, vascular malformations, telangiectasias, and telangiectasias of the Osler-Weber-Rendu disease. Incision, excision, resection, ablation, coabulation, hemostasis, and vaporization, with or without an endoscope, in the following indications: Dermatology and Plastic Surgery of soft, mucosal, fatty, and cartilaginous tissues, with or without an endoscope, in therapeutic plastic, therapeutic dermatological and aesthetic surgical procedures, including: scars, tattoo removal, vascular lesions (including port wine stains, hemangioma, telangiectasia [facial, leg], and rosacea), corns, papillomas, and basal cell carcinomas. General Surgery of soft tissues, including: skin incision, tissue dissection, excision or external turnors and lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, turnors and lesions, and tissue ablation. Genitourinary Surgery, including: superficial urinary bladder tumors, invasive bladder carcinoma, urethral strictures, and lesions of the external genitalia. Gynecological Surgery during open and endoscopic procedures. Lithotripsy and Percutaneous Urinary Lithotripsy, including: fragmentation of urinary calculi, fragmentation of urethral calculi, and fragmentation of kidney calculi. Orthopedic Surgery in pathological soft and cartilaginous tissue in small and large joints, including: knee meniscectomy, knee synovectomy, chondromalacia and tears, loose body debridement, lateral retinecular release, and debridement of the degenerative knees. Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) Surgery in soft, mucosal, cartilaginous and bony tissue, including: endosinus surgery, functional endoscopic sinus surgery, turbinate procedures (e.g. turbinectomy), and dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). Percutaneous Lumbar Discectomy, soft and cartilagineous tissue.
Device Story
Compact, portable Ho:YAG laser system; emits 2,100 nm infrared radiation for tissue treatment and 632.8 nm HeNe laser for aiming. System comprises laser console, fiber-optic delivery system, and footswitch. Operated by physicians in clinical/surgical settings. Laser energy delivered via fiber-optic to target site for incision, excision, resection, ablation, or lithotripsy. Provides thermal energy for hemostasis and tissue vaporization. Safety features protect against high voltage and laser emissions. Benefits include precise tissue management and calculus fragmentation in various surgical specialties.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Pulsed, solid-state Ho:YAG laser; 2,100 nm wavelength; 10W power output; 0.5-1.25 Joules per pulse; 5-12 Hz repetition rate. Includes 1.5 mW red HeNe aiming beam. Self-contained air/water cooling. Dimensions: 21"L x 14"W x 31"H; Weight: 115 lbs. Electrical: 115 VAC, 50-60 Hz. Fiber-optic delivery system.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring surgical incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation, or hemostasis across gastroenterological, dermatological, plastic, general, genitourinary, gynecological, orthopedic, and ENT surgical specialties, including lithotripsy. Applicable to soft, mucosal, fatty, cartilaginous, and bony tissues. Prescription use only.
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.
Predicate Devices
Omni Pulse™ Holmium Laser System, Model 1210 (K992574)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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| K994273 | |
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| JAN 20 2000 | Summary of Safety and Effectiveness |
| Company Name: | New Star Lasers, Inc.<br>11802 Kemper Road<br>Auburn, California 95603<br>(916) 823-1434 |
| Company Contact: | Donald V. Johnson<br>Director, Regulatory & Quality Affairs |
| Date Prepared: | December 14, 1999 |
| Device Name: | |
| Trade Name: | New Star Lasers Model 1000 Holmium Laser System |
| Common Name: | Surgical Laser System |
| Classification Name: | Instrument, Surgical, Powered Laser<br>21 CFR § 878.4810 |
| Predicate Device: | Omni Pulse™ Holmium Laser System, Model 1210<br>Trimedyne, Inc.<br>Irvine, California<br>K992574 |
#### Device Description:
The New Star Model 1000 is a compact, portable, self-contained system that produces a beam of infrared radiation at 2,100 nm wavelength for treatment, and a visible Helium Neon (HeNe) laser beam at 632.8 nm for aiming. The system emits a pulsed laser beam, which is delivered to the treatment site using a fiber-optic delivery system.
The system consists of a laser console, unit fiber-optic delivery system, and a footswitch The system provides safety features that are designed to protect the user and patient from high voltages and laser emissions.
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## Intended Use/Indications:
Incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, and hemostasis, with or without an endoscope, in Gastroenterological/Gastrointestinal Surgery, including:
Cholecystectomy, lysis of adhesions, appendectomy, biopsy, pylrosternotomy (sp?), benign and malignant lesions, rectal polyps of sigmoid colon, gall bladder calculi, biliary/bile duct calculi, benign and malignant neoplasm, polyps, colitis, ulcers, angiodysplasia, hemorrhoids, varices, esophagitis, esophageal ulcer, Mallory-Weiss tear, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, non-bleeding ulcer, gastric erosions, colorectal cancer, gastritis, bleeding tumors, pancreatitis, vascular malformations, telangiectasias, and telangiectasias of the Osler-Weber-Rendu disease.
Incision, excision, resection, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis, and vaporization, with or without an endoscope, in the following indications:
Dermatology and Plastic Surgery of soft, mucosal, fatty, and cartilaginous tissues, with or without an endoscope, in therapeutic plastic, therapeutic dermatological and aesthetic surgical procedures, including: scars, tattoo removal, vascular lesions (including port wine stains, hemangioma, telangiectasia [facial, leg], and rosacea), coms, papillomas, and basal cell carcinomas.
General Surgery of soft tissues, including:
skin incision, tissue dissection, excision of external turnors and lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, tumors and lesions, and tissue ablation.
### Genitourinary Surgery, including:
superficial urinary bladder tumors, invasive bladder carcinoma, urethral strictures, and lesions of the external genitalia.
Gynecological Surgery during open and endoscopic procedures.
Lithotripsy and Percutaneous Urinary Lithotripsy, including:
fragmentation of urinary calculi, fragmentation of ureteral calculi, and fragmentation of kidney calculi.
Orthopedic Surgery in pathological soft and cartilaginous tissue in small and large joints. including:
knee meniscectomy, knee synovectorny, chondromalacia and tears, loose body debridement, lateral retinecular release, and debridement of the degenerative knees.
- Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) Surgery in soft, mucosal, cartilaginous and bony tissue, including: endosinus surgery, functional endoscopic sinus surgery, turbinate procedures (e.g. turbinectomy), and dacryocvstorhinostomy (DCR).
Percutaneous Lumbar Discectomy, soft and cartilagineous tissue.
## Comparison with Predicate Device:
See following table.
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| Specification | New Star Model 1000 10 Watt<br>Holmium Laser System | Trimedyne 40 Watt OmniPulse<br>Holmium Laser System |
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| Laser source | Pulsed, solid-state Ho:YAG | Pulsed, solid-state Ho:YAG |
| Wavelength | 2.1 microns | 2.1 microns |
| Pulse width | 350 microseconds nominal | 350 microseconds nominal |
| Pulse repetition rate | 5-12 Hz | 5-25 Hz |
| Power output | 10 watts | 40 watts |
| Energy range per Pulse | 0.5-1.25 Joules | 0.5-3.5 Joules |
| Electrical service | 115 VAC ± 10%, 10 amps, single<br>phase, 50-60 Hz | 220 VAC ± 10%, 30 amps, single<br>phase, 50-60 Hz |
| Cooling | Self-contained air/water | Self-contained air/water |
| Aiming beam | 1.5 mW red HeNe | 5mW red HeNe |
| Dimensions | 21"L x 14"W x 31"H | 39"L x 26"W x 47"H |
| Weight | 115 lbs. | 600 lbs. |
| Indications | General/Orthopedic Surgery,<br>PLDD, Sclerostomy, Endosinus<br>(ENT), Soft Tissue (Urology),<br>Lithotripsy (Ureteral) | General/Orthopedic/<br>Gastroenterological/<br>Gastrointestinal/ Dermatologic/<br>Genitourinary/ Gynecological/<br>Otorhinolaryngological (ENT)<br>Surgery, PLDD, Lithotripsy<br>(urinary, urethral, kidney, gall<br>bladder, and biliary/bile duct<br>calculi) |
| K Numbers | K912879, K920248, K921724,<br>K933007, K942542, K945156 | K992574 |
# Technical Specifications Comparison
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JAN 20 2000
Mr. Donald V. Johnson Director Regulatory & Quality Affairs New Star Lasers, Inc. 11802 Kemper Road Auburn, California 95603
K994273 Re:
Trade Name: Model 1000 Holmium Laser System Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEX Dated: December 14, 1999 Received: December 20, 1999
Dear Mr. Johnson:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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 (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed
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predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4595. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Hypt Charles
L. James E. Dillard III
for
James E. Dillard III Acting Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### INDICATION FOR USE STATEMENT
K994273 510(k) Number: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Device Name: New Star Lasers, Inc. Model 1000 Holmium Laser System
Indications for Use:
The New Star Lasers, Inc. Model 100 Holmium Laser System is indicated for the following:
Incision, excision, resection, ablation, vaporization, coagulation, and hemostasis, with or without an endoscope, in Gastroenterological/Gastrointestinal Surgery, including:
Cholecystectomy, lysis og adhesions, appendectomy, biopsy, pylrosternotomy (sp?), benign and malignant lestions, rectal polyps of sigmoid colon, gall blader calculi, biliary/bile duct calculi, benign and malignant neoplasm, polyps, colitis, ulcers, angiodysplasia, hemorrhoids, varices, esophagitis, esophageal ulcer, Mallory-Weiss tear, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, non-bleeding ulcer, gastric erosions, colorectal cancer, gastritis, bleeding tumors, pancreatitis, vascular malformations, telangiectasias, and telangiectasias of the Osler-Weber-Rendu disease.
Incision, excision, resection, ablation, coabulation, hemostasis, and vaporization, with or without an endoscope, in the following indications:
Dermatology and Plastic Surgery of soft, mucosal, fatty, and cartilaginous tissues, with or without an endoscope, in therapeutic plastic, therapeutic dermatological and aesthetic surgical procedures, including: scars, tattoo removal, vascular lesions (including port wine stains, hemangioma, telangiectasia [facial, leg], and rosacea), corns, papillomas, and basal cell carcinomas.
General Surgery of soft tissues, including:
skin incision, tissue dissection, excision or external turnors and lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, turnors and lesions, and tissue ablation.
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Division of General Restorative Devices (994273 510(k) Number
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Genitourinary Surgery, including:
superficial urinary bladder tumors, invasive bladder carcinoma, urethral strictures, and lesions of the external genitalia.
Gynecological Surgery during open and endoscopic procedures.
Lithotripsy and Percutaneous Urinary Lithotripsy, including: fragmentation of urinary calculi, fragmentation of urethral calculi, and fragmentation of kidney calculi.
Orthopedic Surgery in pathological soft and cartilaginous tissue in small and large joints, including:
knee meniscectomy, knee synovectomy, chondromalacia and tears, loose body debridement, lateral retinecular release, and debridement of the degenerative knees.
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) Surgery in soft, mucosal, cartilaginous and bony tissue, including: endosinus surgery, functional endoscopic sinus surgery, turbinate procedures (e.g. turbinectomy), and dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR).
Percutaneous Lumbar Discectomy, soft and cartilagineous tissue.
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