K053628 · Lumenis, Inc. · GEX · Apr 7, 2006 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K053628
Device Name
LIGHTSHEER DUET LASER SYSTEM
Applicant
Lumenis, Inc.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Apr 7, 2006
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
LightSheer® Pulsed Diode Array Laser Systems are indicated for use in surgical, aesthetic, and cosmetic applications in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery, and dermatology. The LightSheer® Pulsed Diode Array Laser Systems are intended for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I – VI), including tanned skin. LightSheer® Duet™ Laser Systems with LightSheer® ET™ Laser Handpiece is intended for the treatment of vascular lesions, including angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia and other benign vascular lesions, and the treatment for pseudofolliculitis barbae. The LightSheer® Duet™ Laser System with LightSheer® ET™ Laser Handpiece is also intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction, and the treatment of benign pigmented lesions and leg veins. LightSheer® Duet™ Laser Systems with LightSheer® HS™ Laser Handpiece is intended for the treatment of benign vascular and pigmented lesions, hair removal, and permanent hair reduction.
Device Story
Non-invasive aesthetic laser system; delivers pulsed infrared light (790-950 nm). Two handpieces: ET (9x9 mm tip, water-cooled, 10-100 J/cm2) and HS (22x35 mm diode array, vacuum-assisted, 3-5.2 J/cm2). Operated by physicians in clinical settings. Console-based; umbilical cables connect handpieces. Activation requires redundant handpiece enable and trigger buttons. ET handpiece uses active water cooling; HS handpiece uses vacuum to reduce skin heating. Physician controls energy settings via console LCD. Output targets vascular/pigmented lesions and hair follicles; thermal energy induces therapeutic effect. Benefits include permanent hair reduction and lesion treatment.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence based on technological characteristics and performance specifications compared to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Pulsed diode array laser; 790-950 nm wavelength (800 nm nominal). ET handpiece: 9x9 mm spot, water-cooled, 5-400 ms pulse duration, 10-100 J/cm2 fluence. HS handpiece: 22x35 mm spot, vacuum-assisted, 10-30 ms pulse duration, 3-5.2 J/cm2 fluence. Console-based with LCD interface. Redundant activation controls. Electrical energy source.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients of all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI), including tanned skin, requiring treatment for vascular lesions (angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia), benign pigmented lesions, pseudofolliculitis barbae, hair removal, and permanent hair reduction.
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
Lumenis, Inc. LightSheer® Pulsed Diode Array Laser System
AesThera Corporation AIP™
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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APR
K053628
# 510(k) Summary
| Applicant: | Lumenis, Inc |
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| Address: | 2400 Condensa Street<br>Santa Clara, California 95051<br>USA |
| Contact Person: | Connie Hoy<br>Global Director of Regulatory Affairs<br>and Quality Assurance |
| Contact Numbers: | (408) 764-3303 Phone<br>(408) 764-3500 Fax |
| Preparation Date: | December 28, 2005 |
| Device Trade Name: | LightSheer® Duet™ Laser System |
| Common Name: | Pulsed Diode Array Laser |
| Classification Name: | Laser surgical instrument for use in General and<br>Plastic Surgery and in Dermatology (see 21 CFR<br>878.4810).<br>Product Code: GEX<br>Panel: 79 |
| Legally-Marketed Predicate Device: | Lumenis, Inc. LightSheer® Pulsed Diode Array<br>Laser System and AesThera Corporation AIP™ |
Intense Pulsed Light System.
Lomenis Inc. 2400 Condensa Street Santa Clara, CA 95051 USA t 408.764.3000 1 800.635.1313 1 408.764.3999 ww.lumenis.com
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### System Description:
The LightSheer Duet Laser System is a non-invasive aesthetic laser. The system delivers pulsed infrared laser light with a wavelength ranging from 790 - 950 nm (800 nm nominal) and has two unique treatment handpieces. One handpiece is the LightSheer® ET™ handpiece, which delivers laser energy through a 9 x 9 mm tip up to 90 J maximum. The settings for this handpiece are selectable pulse duration from 5 – 400 ms, selectable fluence from 10 - 100 J/cm2 and a pulse repetition rate up to 3 Hz maximum. The second handpiece is the LightSheer® HS™ handpiece, which delivers laser energy from a 22 x 35 mm diode array up to 45 J maximum. The settings for this handpiece are pulse duration from 10 - 30 ms, selectable fluence from 3 - 5.2 J/cm2 and multiple pulsing up to 3 pulses.
The complete system consists of a console and two handpieces connected to the system by umbilical cables. In standard use, the handpiece is pressed against the patient's skin and a pulse of light is delivered. To initiate energy output, the system requires redundant activation of the handpiece enable button and the handpiece trigger button while the system is in the Ready mode. The LightSheer ET handpiece tip is watercooled to provide active skin cooling. The LightSheer HS handpiece tip uses vacuum and lower laser energy densities which reduces skin heating. The physician is able to control the settings of laser energy from the LCD display on the main console.
## Intended Use of the Device:
LightSheer® Pulsed Diode Array Laser Systems are indicated for use in surgical, aesthetic, and cosmetic applications in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery, and dermatology. The LightSheer® Pulsed Diode Array Laser Systems are intended for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I – VI), including tanned skin.
LightSheer® Duet™ Laser Systems with LightSheer® ET™ Laser Handpiece is intended for the treatment of vascular lesions, including angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia and other benign vascular lesions, and the treatment for pseudofolliculitis barbae. The LightSheer® Duet™ Laser System with LightSheer® ET™ Laser Handpiece is also intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction, and the treatment of benign pigmented lesions and leg veins.
LightSheer® Duet™ Laser Systems with LightSheer® HS™ Laser Handpiece is intended for the treatment of benign vascular and pigmented lesions, hair removal, and permanent hair reduction.
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### Substantial Equivalence:
The specifications and indications for use of the LightSheer Duet Laser System are the same or very similar to those of the claimed pr dicate devices. The LightSheer Duet Laser System has the same or very similar indications for use for which the claimed predicates have been cleared. Based on the icregoing, the LightSheer Duet Laser System is substantially equivalent to the legally-1 1arketed claimed predicate devices for the purposes of this 510(k) submission.
Lumenis Inc. 2400 Condensa Street Santa Clara, CA 95051 DSA t 408.764.3000 1 800.635.131 3 1-408.764.3000 www.lumenis.com
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
7 2006 APR
Lumenis, Inc. c/o Ms. Connie Hoy Global Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance 2400 Condensa Street Santa Clara, California 95051
Re: K053628
Trade/Device Name: LightSheer® Duet™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 Product Code: GEX Dated: March 1. 2006 Received: March 3, 2006
Dear Ms. Hoy:
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 application (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 cither class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA). 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 898. In addition. FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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
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forth in the quality systems (QS) 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 begin 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) 276-0115. 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 (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html
Sincerely vours.
Sincerely yours,
Mark N. Melkerson
Mark N. Melke Director
Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): _ İC 5 14 20
Device Name: LightSheer® Duet™ Laser System
Indications for Use:
LightSheer® Pulsed Diode Array Laser Systems are indicated for use in surgical, aesthetic, and cosmetic applications in the medical specialties of general and plastic surgery, and dermatology. The LightSheer® Pulsed Diode Array Laser Systems are intended for use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I - VI), including tanned skin.
LightSheer® Duet™ Laser Systems with LightSheer® ET™ Laser Handpiece is indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, including angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia and other benign vascular lesions, and the treatment for pseudofolliculitis barbae. The LightSheer® Duet™ Laser System with LightSheer® ET™ Laser Handpiece is also indicated for hair removal, permanent hair reduction, and the treatment of benign pigmented lesions and leg veins.
LightSheer® Duet™ Laser Systems with LightSheer® HS™ Laser Handpiece is indicated for the treatment of benign vascular and pigmented lesions, hair removal, and permanent hair reduction.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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Over-The-Counter Use | (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) Number_ Kos 3628
Lumenis 510(k) Submission: LightSheer Duet Laser System
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