K053139 · Fotona D.D. · GEX · Feb 16, 2006 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K053139
Device Name
FOTONA QX ND:YAG/KTP LASER SYSTEM
Applicant
Fotona D.D.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Feb 16, 2006
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Nd:YAG (1064 nm) laser is capable of delivering up to 1.0 J of laser energy. Its spot sizes available range from 2 to 8 mm. This nominal pulse is intended for incision/excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue in general dermatology, removal of dark ink (black, blue and brown) tattoos, removal or lightening of unwanted hair, treatment of Common Nevi. The frequency doubled Nd: YAG (532 nm) KTP laser delivers up to 0.5J of laser energy in 4-9 nanosecond pulses. Spot sizes available range from 2 to 7 mm. This laser wavelength is intended to be used for incision/excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue, removal of light ink (red, tan, purple, and orange) tattoos, removal of pigmented lesions, removal of vascular lesions, treatment of Lentigines, treatment of Cafe-Au-Lait, treatment of Common Nevi, treatment of Seborrheic Kearotoses, and treatment of Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation.
Device Story
Fotona QX is a Q-switched Nd:YAG/KTP laser system for dermatological procedures. System utilizes Nd:YAG crystal (1064 nm) and frequency-doubling KTP crystal (532 nm) activated by flashlamps. Physician selects wavelength via control panel; therapeutic beam combined with red diode aiming beam via beamsplitter; articulated arm delivers energy to focusing handpiece for non-contact application. System includes high-voltage power supply, water-to-air cooling, and microprocessor-based controller for parameter regulation. Used in clinical settings by physicians to perform tissue ablation, tattoo removal, and lesion treatment. Output energy affects tissue via photothermal/photomechanical interaction; clinical benefit includes precise tissue removal and lesion clearance.
Indicated for patients requiring soft tissue incision, excision, ablation, or vaporization in general dermatology; removal of tattoos (dark ink at 1064nm; light ink at 532nm); removal/lightening of unwanted hair; treatment of pigmented/vascular lesions, Lentigines, Cafe-Au-Lait, Common Nevi, Seborrheic Keratoses, Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation, and Nevus of Ota.
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
Spectra -VRM Q-switched Nd: YAG Laser System (K000317)
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## Appendix E : Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Data
| I. General Information | FEB 1 6 2006 | K053139 |
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| Company : | Fotona d.d. | |
| | Stegne 7, 1210 Ljubljana | |
| | SLOVENIA | |
| Contact Person : | Stojan Trošt | |
| Preparation Date : | 11-04-05 | |
| Device Trade Names : | Fotona QX Nd:YAG/KTP Laser System | |
| Common Name : | Combination of Q-switched Nd:YAG and KTP Nd:YAG Lasers | |
| Classification Name : | Instrument, Surgical, Powered, Laser | |
| | 79-GEX | |
| | 21 CFR 878-48 | |
#### II. Description
The Fotona QX laser system is based on the Nd:YAG (1064 nm) and frequency doubled KTP Nd:YAG (532 nm) laser technology. There is one optical cavity containing the Nd:YAG crystal. The frequency doubled KTP Nd:YAG wavelength is achieved by directing the Nd: YAG laser beam through a frequency doubling non-linear crystal. The Nd:YAG laser is activated by means of the use of flashlamps. After the cavity, a red diode aiming beam is reflected onto a coaxial beam path using a beamsplitter assembly. The combined therapeutic and aiming beams are guided by articulated arm to a focusing handpiece. Both lasers are used in non-contact mode.
Both laser wavelengths share a common power supply, control system, and cooling system. The internal computer can be directed to select either the Nd: YAG head or the KTP Nd: YAG laser wavelength. When the laser is first turned on the physician is able to select the desired wavelength via control panel.
The Fotona QX laser system consists of:
a) A high voltage power supply, which converts and rectifies the a.c. mains current to provide regulated power for the flashlamp simmer current and main triggering pulse.
b) A cooling system consisting of an internal water flow circuit together with water-to-air heat exchanger.
c) The microprocessor based controller, which regulates the functions of both lasers and allows parameter selection by the user.
d) The Nd: YAG laser head.
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e) The frequency doubling crystal.
g) The optical delivery system, interfacing the energy from the laser to the patient via an articulated arm and focusing handpiece.
#### III. Intended Use
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The frequency doubled Nd: YAG (532 nm) KTP laser delivers up to 0.5J of laser energy in 4-9 nanosecond pulses. Spot sizes available range from 2 to 7 mm. This laser wavelength is intended to be used for incision/excision, ablation, vaporization of soft wavelength is intended to be assureal of light ink (red, tan, purple, and orange) tatoos, removal of pigmented lesions, removal of vascular lesions, treatment of Lentigines, treatment of Cafe-Au-Lait, treatment of Common Nevi, treatment of Seborrheic Kearotoses, and treatment of Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation.
### IV. Summary of Substantial Equivalence
Fotona believes that its Fotona QX laser system is substantially equivalent to the
a) Spectra -VRM Q-switched Nd: YAG Laser System (K000317) previously cleared for:
- Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for general dermatology
- 532 nm wavelength:
- removal of light ink (red, tan, purple, and orange) tatoos,
- removal of pigmented lesions, removal of vascular lesions,
- treatment of Lentigines, treatment of Cafe-Au-Lait,
- treatment of Common Nevi, ।
- treatment of Seborrheic Kearotoses, ।
- treatment of Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation. ।
- 1064 nm wavelength: =
- removal of dark ink (black, blue and brown) tattoos, -
- treatment of Nevus of Ota, -
- removal or lightening of unwanted hair, -
- treatment of Common Nevi. -
b) Medlite C6 Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser (K 014234) previously cleared for incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for general dermatology, Tatoo removal, treatment of Vascular Lesions and treatment of Pigmented Lesions.
c) Palomar Q-YAG Nd:YAG Laser System (K023967) previously cleared for skin resurfacing with or without adjuvant preparation at the 1064 nm wavelength.
510(k) Submission: Fotona QX Nd: YAG/KTP Laser System
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They therefore have the same Intended Use as the Fotona QX laser system.
The Fotona QX laser system shares the same design features (wavelength, active medium, cooling system, power supply, beam deliveries, controls, housing) as the medicate devices. The output characteristics are the same as those of the predicate devices.
The risk and benefits for the Fotona QX laser system are comparable to the predicate devices when used for similar clinical applications.
It is therefore believed that there are no new questions of Safety or Effectiveness raised by the introduction of the Fotona QX Nd: YAG/KTP laser system.
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FEB 1 6 2006
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Mr. Stojan Trost Manager Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Fotona D.D. Stegne 7 1210 Ljubljana SLOVENIA
Re: K053139
Trade/Device Name: Fotona QX Nd: Y AG/KTP Laser System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 Regulation Name: 21 CFR 078.1070
Regulation Name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEX Dated: January 5, 2006 Received: January 9, 2006
Dear Mr. Trost:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave reviewed your becaon 910(t) premained is substantially equivalent (for the indications ferenced above and nave determined ly marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate for use stated in the encrosule) it regars and the Medical Device Amendments, or to commerce prior to May 20, 1976, the excordance with the provisions of the Federal Food. Drug, devices that have been recuire approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). and Cosmetic Act (Act) that Go not require appen o the general controls provisions of the Act. The r ou may, therefore, market the act include requirements for annual registration, listing of general controls provisions of the line, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
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Enclosure
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# Appendix F : Indications for Use Statement
510(k) Number (if known): K053139
Device Name: Fotona QX Nd:YAG/KTP Laser System
Indications For Use:
- 1. Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for general dermatology.
- 2. 532 nm wavelength:
- removal of light ink (red, tan, purple, and orange) tatoos, "
- removal of pigmented lesions, removal of vascular lesions,
- treatment of Lentigines, treatment of Cafe-Au-Lait,
- treatment of Common Nevi,
- treatment of Seborrheic Kearotoses,
- treatment of Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation.
- 3. 1064 nm wavelength:
- removal of dark ink (black, blue and brown) tattoos, -
- treatment of Nevus of Ota, -
- removal or lightening of unwanted hair, -
- treatment of Common Nevi. -
- skin resurfacing with or without adjuvant preparation --
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)
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Division of General, Restorative,
and Neurolog Devices
510(k) Number
Over-The-Counter Use
510(k) Submission: Fotona QX Nd:YAG/KTP Laser System
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