OBERON: LASER SURGERY FIBER, ATRAUMATIC SURGERY FIBER, SIDE FIRE FIBER, RADIAL EMISSION FIBER, DENTAL SURGERY FIBER
K140470 · Oberon GmbH Fiber Technologies · GEX · Oct 15, 2014 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K140470
Device Name
OBERON: LASER SURGERY FIBER, ATRAUMATIC SURGERY FIBER, SIDE FIRE FIBER, RADIAL EMISSION FIBER, DENTAL SURGERY FIBER
Applicant
Oberon GmbH Fiber Technologies
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Oct 15, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The OBERON's, laser surgery fiber, is intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the contact and non-contact mode during surgical procedures including via endoscopes and cystoscopes. The OBERON laser surgery fiber is intended for use with any cleared surgical laser with a SMA 905 or compatible connectors. The OBERON, laser surgery fibers, Side Fire Laser surgery fibers and Dental Probes are intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the contact and non-contact mode during surgical procedures including via endoscopes and cystoscopes. The OBERON laser surgery fibers are intended for use with any cleared surgical laser with a SMA 905 connector. The OBERON laser surgery fibers laser are indicated for use in general surgery applications for: incision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis or coagulation of soft tissue in a contact mode. It is also indicated for use in open or closed endoscopic applications where incision, tissue dissection, excision of external tumors and lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, tumors or lesions, tissue vaporization, hemostasis and or coagulation may be indicated. (Diode Laser 532nm - 2100nm) QBERON laser surgery fiber is also indicated for use in lithotripsy with a compatible laser cleared for the desired application. It is indicated for use with Argon, KTP/532, Ho;YAG, Nd;YAG, 1.44YAG and Diode Lasers (532nm - 2100nm) with peak and continuous power from 1 - 100 Watt. OBERON laser surgery fibers are indicated for use in general surgery, urology, gastroenterology, gynecology, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, ENT and endovenous occlusion of the greater saphenous vein in the patient with superficial vein reflux and laser assisted lipolysis with an approved compatible laser marketed for use in the desired application.
Device Story
OBERON Laser Surgery Fiber is a fiber optic delivery system for laser light; transmits energy from cleared surgical lasers to soft tissue. Input: laser energy from external source (Argon, KTP, Ho:YAG, Nd:YAG, Diode). Output: laser light delivered to target tissue via contact or non-contact modes. Used in clinical settings (OR, endoscopy, cystoscopy) by physicians. Device features various distal tip configurations (flat, shaped, ball, round, side fire, radial) to facilitate specific surgical tasks like incision, ablation, or lithotripsy. Benefits include precise tissue interaction and versatility across multiple surgical specialties. No active electronic components; passive delivery system.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only; performance is established by comparison to legally marketed predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Passive fiber optic delivery system; silica glass core and cladding; protective sheath. Distal tips: flat, shaped, ball, round, side fire, radial. Connectors: SMA 905. Core diameters: 200-600 microns. Compatible with lasers 532nm-2100nm, 1-100W power. Sterile.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring soft tissue surgery (incision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis, coagulation, dissection, resection) or lithotripsy. Applicable across general surgery, urology, gastroenterology, gynecology, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, and ENT. Includes endovenous occlusion for superficial vein reflux and laser-assisted lipolysis. Used with compatible lasers (532nm-2100nm) in contact or non-contact modes.
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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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
October 15, 2014
OBERON GmbH Fiber Technologies % Dr. Armin Kaus MED-Fibers Incorporated 7404 West Detroit Street, Suite 140 Chandler, Arizona 85226
Re: K140470
Trade Name: OBERON Laser Surgery Fiber Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 Regulation Name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEX Dated: September 12, 2014 Received: September 17, 2014
Dear Dr. Kaus:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you; however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K140470
Device Name OBERON Laser Surgery Fiber
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The OBERON, laser surgery fiber, Side Fire laser surgery fibers are intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the contact and non-contact mode during surgical procedures including via endoscopes and cystoscopes. The OBERON laser surgery fiber is intended for use with any cleared surgical laser with a SMA 905 connector. The OBERON laser surgery fibers are indicated for use in general surgery applications for: incision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis or coagulation of soft tissue in a contact mode. It is also indicated for use in open or closed endoscopic applications where incision, excision, tissue dissection, excision of external tumors and lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, tumors or lesions, tissue vaporization, hemostasis and or coagulation may be indicated. (Diode Laser 532nm- 2100mm) OBERON laser surgery fiber is also indicated for use in lithotripsy with a compatible laser cleared for the desired application. It is indicated for use with Argon, KTP/532, Ho;YAG, 1.44YAG and Diode Lasers (532mm - 2100mm) with peak and continuous power from 1-100 Watt. OBERON laser surgery fibers are indicated for use in general surgery, urology, gynecology, dermatology, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, ENT and endovenous occlusion of the greater saphenous vein in the patient with superficial vein reflux and laser assisted lipolysis with an approved compatible laser marketed for use in the desired application.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510 (k) SUMMARY
This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness is submitted in accordance with all of the requirements and follows Office of Device Evaluation guidance concerning the organization of a 510 (k) summary.
### OBERON 's Laser Surgery Fiber
Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared
OBERON GmbH Fiber Technologies Freiheitstrasse 120 15745 Wildau GERMANY Phone: +49 3375 21500-0 Fax: +49 3375 21500-10
### Official Correspondent:
Dr. Armin Kaus, Ph.D. 7404 W. Detroit Street, STE 140 Chandler, AZ 85226
Date Prepared: October 7, 2014
# Name of Device and Name of Sponsor
OBERON Laser Surgery Fiber
OBERON GmbH Fiber Technologies Freiheitsstrasse 120 15745 Wildau, GERMANY
#### Common or Usual Name
Nd:YAG-, Ho:YAG-, KTP- and Diode Laser -- Laser Fiber Delivery Systems
# Classification Name
Surgical Laser Accessory Regulation: 21 CFR §878.4810 Classification: II Product Code: GEX
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# Predicate Devices
# 1 - Per 21 CFR 807.92 item (6) Summary with comparison values
| | OBERON GmbH<br>The fiber optic laser delivery<br>devices are intended for<br>delivery of laser light to soft<br>tissue in the contact and<br>noncontact mode during<br>surgical procedures including<br>via endoscopes and<br>cystoscopes. The laser fiber<br>is intended for use with any<br>cleared surgical laser with an<br>SMA 905 and<br>compatible connectors. | MED-Fibers, Inc.<br>K124003<br>The surgical fiber optic<br>Laser delivery devices<br>are intended for delivery<br>of laser light to soft tissue<br>in the contact and non con-<br>tact mode during surgical<br>procedures. The delivery device<br>is intended for use with any<br>surgical lasers with cleared<br>laser with a compatible SMA<br>905 and compatible connectors. | Fiberoptic Fab<br>K120810<br>The fiber optic laser delivery<br>system is intended for delivery<br>of laser light to soft tissue in<br>the contact and non<br>contact mode during surgical<br>procedures. The fiber optic<br>delivery System is intended<br>for use with any cleared<br>surgical laser with an SMA<br>905. |
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| Intended use | | | |
| Delivery Systems | | | |
| Fiber | Flexible Fiber | Flexible Fiber | Flexible Fiber |
| Material | Quartz Glass | Quartz Glass | Quartz Glass |
| Core Diameter<br>Proximal end | 200 - 600 micron<br>SMA 905 and other<br>compatible connectors | 200 - 1000 micron<br>SMA 905 and other<br>compatible connectors | 200 - 1000 micron<br>SMA 905, SMA<br>906 and other compatible<br>connectors |
| Distal end | flat, shaped, ball,<br>round, side fire, radial | flat, side fire and different<br>shapes | flat, shaped, side fire |
| Sterile (Yes/No) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Recommended Power | Core Size: 200, 272 μ $20 W$<br>365 μ $40 W$<br>500 μ $100 W$<br>400, 600 μ HPCS $30 W$<br>600 µIRHCN $100 W$<br>800 and 1000μ N/A | up to $45 W$<br>up to $60 W$<br>up to $100 W$<br>up to $40 W$<br>up to $100 W$<br>up to $200W$ | up to $45 W$<br>up to $113 W$<br>N/A<br>N/A<br>up to $100 W$<br>up to $200 W$ |
| Indication for use | The laser delivery devices<br>are intended for use in<br>laser based surgical<br>application to deliver<br>the laser light to soft<br>tissue during surgical<br>applications. The delivery<br>device is cleared for<br>surgical lasers with<br>compatible SMA 905<br>connectors. It is indicated<br>for use in general surgery<br>applications for incision,<br>excision, vaporization,<br>ablation and or coagulation.<br>It is indicated for use in<br>soft tissue procedures with<br>cleared surgical laser systems<br>with different wavelength.<br>It is also indicated for use<br>with cleared compatible<br>laser systems in lithotripsy<br>for the desired application. | The surgical fiber optic laser<br>delivery devices, Endo-ENT<br>fibers, side fire Fibers and Endo<br>probes in the contact and non-<br>contact mode during surgical<br>procedures including via<br>endoscopes and cysto-scopes. The<br>surgical laser<br>fiber is intended for use with any<br>cleared surgical laser with an<br>SMA 905 and compatible<br>connectors. The surgical fibers<br>are indicated for use in general<br>surgery applications for incision,<br>excision, vaporization, ablation,<br>hemostasis, or coagulation. It is<br>also indicated for use In open or<br>closed endo- scopic applications<br>where incision, excision, tissue<br>dissection, excision of ex-<br>ternal tumors and lesions<br>complete or partial resection of<br>intern. organs, It is also intended<br>as an aid for otology procedures.<br>In addition all surgical devices<br>are intended for use in lithotripsy<br>applications with cleared laser<br>Systems. | The fiber optic laser delivery<br>system is indicated for use in<br>general surgery applications for<br>incision, excision vaporization,<br>ablation, hemostasis or<br>coagulation, of soft tissue in a<br>contact or non-contact mode.<br>It is also indicated for use in<br>open or closed endoscopic<br>applications, where incision,<br>excision, tissue dissection,<br>excision of external tumors or<br>lesions, complete or partial<br>resection of internal organs,<br>tumors or lesions, tissue vapo-<br>rization, hemostasis and or<br>coagulation may be indicated.<br>It is also indicated for use in<br>lithotripsy with a compatible<br>laser cleared for the desired<br>application. Its intended to use<br>for different cleared lasers with<br>peak and continuous<br>power from 1W - 200W. |
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# Intended Use / Indications of Use
The OBERON's, laser surgery fiber, is intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the contact and non-contact mode during surgical procedures including via endoscopes and cystoscopes. The OBERON laser surgery fiber is intended for use with any cleared surgical laser with a SMA 905 or compatible connectors.
The OBERON, laser surgery fibers, Side Fire Laser surgery fibers and Dental Probes are intended for delivery of laser light to soft tissue in the contact and non-contact mode during surgical procedures including via endoscopes and cystoscopes. The OBERON laser surgery fibers are intended for use with any cleared surgical laser with a SMA 905 connector. The OBERON laser surgery fibers laser are indicated for use in general surgery applications for: incision, vaporization, ablation, hemostasis or coagulation of soft tissue in a contact mode. It is also indicated for use in open or closed endoscopic applications where incision, tissue dissection, excision of external tumors and lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, tumors or lesions, tissue vaporization, hemostasis and or coagulation may be indicated. (Diode Laser 532nm - 2100nm) QBERON laser surgery fiber is also indicated for use in lithotripsy with a compatible laser cleared for the desired application. It is indicated for use with Argon, KTP/532, Ho;YAG, Nd;YAG, 1.44YAG and Diode Lasers (532nm - 2100nm) with peak and continuous power from 1 - 100 Watt. OBERON laser surgery fibers are indicated for use in general surgery, urology, gastroenterology, gynecology,
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vascular surgery, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, ENT and endovenous occlusion of the greater saphenous vein in the patient with superficial vein reflux and laser assisted lipolysis with an approved compatible laser marketed for use in the desired application.
# Technical Characteristics
OBERON's laser surgery fiber contains the same components and the same technological characteristics as the predicate devices. The fiber core and cladding or fibers with no cladding are made from silica which is the same material used in all the predicate devices. As mentioned, the optical fiber is made out of silica with a coaxially mounted protective sheath. The fiber distal tip can be several configurations and the fiber can be also used with hand pieces.
OBERON's laser surgery fiber has no differences in technology and as such does not raise any new questions on safety or efficacy. Various core diameter sizes (200, 272, 365, 400, 550, 600microns) are offered.
# Performance Data
The performance of the OBERON's laser surgery fiber is well established and documented so no performance testing is included. The OBERON's laser surgery fiber delivery system operates in the same manner as the predicate devices and performs with no difference as compared with the predicate devices.
# Substantial Equivalence
The OBERON's laser surgery fibers are as safe and effective for the indications for use as the Laser Peripherals, Leoni, Lumenis, MED-Fibers, Cynosure, Fiberoptic Fabrications and CermaOptec fiber optic laser delivery systems previously cleared thus the OBERON's laser surgery fibers are substantially equivalent.
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| Dr. Armin Kaus, Ph.D. | |
| Official Correspondent | |
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