CERALAS D 980 DIODE LASER SYSTEM, MODELS D15, D25, D50
K032863 · Biolitec, Inc. · GEX · Mar 19, 2004 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K032863
Device Name
CERALAS D 980 DIODE LASER SYSTEM, MODELS D15, D25, D50
Applicant
Biolitec, Inc.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Mar 19, 2004
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Ceralas D 980 is intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the contact or non-contact mode during surgical procedures, including via endoscopes, introducers, or catheters. The Ceralas D 980 is generally indicated for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis, or coagulation of soft tissue in ear, nose and throat and oral surgery (otolaryngology), dental procedures, arthroscopy, gastroenterology, general surgery, dermatology, plastic surgery, podiatry, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery (peripheral nervous system), pulmonary surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery. This Ceralas D 980 is specifically indicated for hemostasis and coagulation of soft tissue (including cardiac tissue).
Device Story
The Ceralas D 980 is a 980 nm diode laser system used for surgical soft tissue applications. It delivers laser energy to tissue via contact or non-contact modes, often through endoscopes, introducers, or catheters. Operated by physicians in clinical or surgical settings, the device provides precise thermal effects—incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis, or coagulation—to target tissues. By enabling controlled thermal interaction, the laser assists surgeons in managing bleeding and removing or modifying soft tissue across various specialties, including cardiac surgery. The output is controlled by the clinician to achieve the desired surgical outcome, directly impacting procedural efficiency and patient tissue management.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
980 nm diode laser system. Operates in contact or non-contact modes. Complies with IEC 601-1, IEC 601-2-22, and EN 60825-1 standards. Designed for use with endoscopes, introducers, or catheters. Class II device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis, or coagulation of soft tissue in ENT, oral, dental, arthroscopic, gastrointestinal, general, dermatological, plastic, podiatric, urological, gynecological, neurosurgical (peripheral), pulmonary, and cardiothoracic surgical procedures. Specifically indicated for hemostasis and coagulation of cardiac tissue.
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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MAR 1 9 2004
# 510(k) Summary Ceralas D 980 Diode Laser System
ko32863
# Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared
biolitec. Inc. 515 Shaker Road East Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01028 (413) 525-0600 Phone: (413) 525-0611 Facsimile:
Carol J. Morello, V.M.D. Contact Person: March 18, 2004 Date prepared:
# Name of Device and Name/Address of Sponsor
Ceralas D 980 Diode Laser System biolitec. Inc. 515 Shaker Road East Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01028
### Classification Name
Surgical laser
### Predicate Devices
Ceralas D 980 Diode Laser System CardioFocus, Inc.'s Diode Laser System used with CardioFocus, Inc.'s Surgical Lightstic
### Intended Use/Indication for Use
The Ceralas D 980 is intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the contact or non-contact mode during surgical procedures, including via endoscopes, introducers, or catheters. The Ceralas D 980 is generally indicated for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis, or coagulation of soft tissue in ear, nose and throat and oral surgery (otolaryngology), dental procedures, arthroscopy, gastroenterology, general surgery, dermatology, plastic surgery, podiatry, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery (peripheral nervous system), pulmonary surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery. This Ceralas D 980 is specifically indicated for hemostasis and coagulation of soft tissue (including cardiac tissue).
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#### Performance Data
The device complies with the following voluntary consensus standards: 21 C.F.R. The device complies will and themes in IEC 601-1; IEC 601-2-22; and EN 60825-1.
# Substantial Equivalence
The Ceralas D 980 has the same intended use and the exact same technological characteristics as the previously cleared Ceralas D 980, with the exception of a enturation to the handpiece for hemostasis and coagulation of cardiac tissue. In addition, all of the Ceralas D 980's general and specific indications for use are cleared indications of at least one of its predicate devices. The Ceralas D asc are around and armanderical characteristics as the CardioFocus, Inc.'s Diode Laser System, which is also a 980 nm diode laser. Thus, the Ceralas D 980 is substantially equivalent.
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FEB 2 1 2008
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Biolitec, Inc. c/o Mr. Jonathan S. Kahan Hogan & Hartson, L.L.P. 555 Thirteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20004
Re: K032863
Trade/Device Name: Ceralas D 980 Diode Laser System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 Regulation Name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology Regulatory Class: II (two) Product Code: OCL, GEX Dated: December 22, 2003 Received: December 22, 2003
Dear Mr. Kahan:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of March 19, 2004.
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 (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval (PMA). 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 (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (OS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
This letter will allow you to continue marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0120. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html
Sincerely yours
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Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use Statement
510(k) Number (if known):_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Device Name: Ceralas D 980 Diode Laser System
The Ceralas D 980 is intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the contact or non-contact mode during surgical procedures, including via endoscopes, introducers, or catheters. The Ceralas D 980 is generally indicated for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis, or coagulation of soft tissue in ear, nose and throat and oral surgery (otolaryngology), dental procedures, arthroscopy, gastroenterology, general surgery, dermatology, plastic surgery, podiatry, urology, gynecology, neurosurgery (peripheral nervous system), pulmonary surgery, and cardiothoracic surgery. This Ceralas D 980 is specifically indicated for hemostasis and coagulation of soft tissue (including cardiac tissue).
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