K100078 · Boston Scientific Corp · GEX · Feb 12, 2010 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K100078
Device Name
MODIFIED STRAIGHT FIRE LASER FIBER
Applicant
Boston Scientific Corp
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Feb 12, 2010
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
The Straight Fire Laser Fiber is designed for use with Ho:YAG and Nd:YAG lasers for indications that are cleared for these laser systems, including, but not limited to endoscopic, laparoscopic, and open surgical procedures involving vaporization, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis, excision, resection, incision of soft and cartilaginous tissue, and fragmentation of urinary and biliary calculi (Ho:YAG wavelength only). The fiber is designed for use with a standard SMA-905 connector that have been cleared for surgical use.
Device Story
Fiber optic laser energy delivery device; consists of silica core fiber jacketed with ETFE; features SMA 905 connector and polished, flat output tip. Used as integral component of cleared Ho:YAG and Nd:YAG laser systems (e.g., Lumenis VeraPulse). Operated by surgeons in endoscopic, laparoscopic, or open surgical settings. Device transmits laser energy to target tissue for surgical applications including vaporization, ablation, and lithotripsy. Output is controlled by the host laser system; fiber serves as passive delivery medium. Benefits include precise tissue interaction and calculus fragmentation during minimally invasive or open procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Silica core fiber; ETFE jacket; SMA 905 connector; polished flat output tip. Passive energy delivery device for Ho:YAG and Nd:YAG lasers. No internal electronics or software.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring endoscopic, laparoscopic, or open surgical procedures involving vaporization, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis, excision, resection, or incision of soft and cartilaginous tissue, and fragmentation of urinary and biliary calculi (Ho:YAG 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.
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CONFIDENTIAL
| 510(k) Summary for Modified Straight Fire Laser Fiber | |
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| A. Sponsor | Boston Scientific Corporation<br>Urology and Women's Health Division<br>100 Boston Scientific Way<br>Marlborough, MA 01756 |
| B. Contact | Janet A. McGrath<br>Specialist, Regulatory Affairs<br>508-683-4726<br>or<br>Donna Gardner<br>Director, Regulatory Affairs<br>508-683-4398 |
| C. Device Name | |
| Trade name: | To Be Determined<br>*Although the Trade Name is to be determined, for<br>purposes of this submission the proposed device<br>will be referred to as the Modified Straight Fire<br>Laser Fiber |
| Common/usual name:<br>Classification Name: | Laser Instrument, Surgical, Powered<br>GEX - Laser surgical instrument for use in general<br>and plastic surgery and in dermatology<br>21 CFR 878.4810, Class II |
| D. Predicate Device(s) | |
| Trade name: | Straight Fire Holmium Laser Fiber |
| Common/usual name: | Laser Instrument, Surgical, Powered |
| Classification Name: | GEX - Laser surgical instrument for use in general<br>and plastic surgery and in dermatology<br>21 CFR 878.4810, Class II |
| Premarket Notification: | Boston Scientific; K082928 |
| Trade name: | SlimLineEZTM Laser Lithotripsy Fibers |
| Common/usual name: | Laser Instrument, Surgical, Powered |
| Classification Name: | GEX - Laser surgical instrument for use in general<br>and plastic surgery and in dermatology<br>21 CFR 878.4810, Class II |
| Premarket Notification: | Lumenis; K011703 |
| Traditional 510(k) | |
| Modified Straight Fire Laser Fiber<br>February 1, 2010 | |
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## E. Device Description
The proposed modified Straight Fire Laser Fiber is a fiber optic laser energy delivery device consisting of a silica core fiber jacketed with ethelylene tetraflouroethylene (ETFE) and a SMA 905 connector. It is equipped with a polished, flat output tip. This fiber may be used in a variety of laser based surgical cases as an integral part of laser systems.
For use with holmium (Ho:YAG) and neodymium (Nd:YAG) lasers with a standard SMA 905 connector that have been cleared for surgical use. Recommended lasers are Lumenis VeraPulse® PowerSuite™ Laser Systems.
#### F. Intended Use
The Straight Fire Laser Fiber is designed for use with Ho:YAG and Nd:YAG lasers for indications that are cleared for these laser systems, including, but not limited to endoscopic, laparoscopic, and open surgical procedures involving vaporization, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis, excision, resection, incision of soft and cartilaginous tissue, and fragmentation of urinary and biliary calculi (Ho:YAG wavelength only). The fiber is designed for use with a standard SMA-905 connector that have been cleared for surgical use.
## G. Technological Characteristics
The proposed modified Straight Fire Laser Fiber has the same technological characteristics (i.e. SMA 905 connector, length of fiber connector type, fiber core, and strain relief) as the predicate device.
#### H. Substantial Equivalence
Utilizing FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff "Format for Traditional and Abbreviated 510(k)s" a direct comparison of key characteristics demonstrates that the proposed laser fiber is substantially equivalent to the predicate device in terms of intended use, technological characteristics, and performance characteristics. The proposed modified Straight Fire Laser Fiber is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the predicate device.
Traditional 510(k) Modified Straight Fire Laser Fiber February 1, 2010
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
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Trade/Device Name: Modified Straight Fire Laser Fiber Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 Regulation Number. 21 CFR 876.4616
Regulation Name: Laser surgerical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology
Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEX Dated: February 2, 2010 Received: February 3, 2010
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comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic forth in the quant by over provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please n 70d abblic upvw.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part note the for questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/mdr/ for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the r out may obtain only general reservers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
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CONFIDENTIAL
Indications for Use Statement
K/000 510(k) Number (if Known):
Device Name: Undetermined
Indications For Use:
The Straight Fire Laser Fiber is designed for use with Ho: Y AG and Nd: Y AG lasers for indications that are cleared for these laser systems, including, but not limited to endoscopic, laparoscopic, and open surgical procedures involving vaporization, ablation, coagulation, hemostasis, excision, resection, incision of soft and cartilaginous tissue, and fragmentation of urinary and biliary calculi (Ho:YAG wavelength only). The fiber is designed for use with a standard SMA-905 connector that have been cleared for surgical use.
| Prescription Use | X |
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| (21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | |
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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| Traditional 510(k)<br>Modified Straight Fire Laser Fiber<br>February 1, 2010 | <table><tr><td>510(k) Number</td><td>1400078</td></tr></table> | 510(k) Number | 1400078 |
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
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Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
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Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
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Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
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Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
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With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
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Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
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Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
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.
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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.
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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.