K150161 · Venus Concept , Ltd. · GEI · May 12, 2015 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K150161
Device Name
Venus Viva SR Device
Applicant
Venus Concept , Ltd.
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
May 12, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Venus Viva SR system is intended for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.
Device Story
Venus Viva SR is a non-invasive fractional radiofrequency (RF) system for dermatological ablation and resurfacing. System consists of a console and a handheld applicator with a detachable electrode tip containing an array of small pins. Device delivers RF energy through pins to heat dermal layers while minimizing epidermal injury. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals. Output is thermal energy delivered to skin; healthcare provider monitors treatment progress to achieve desired resurfacing effects. Benefits include controlled skin ablation and resurfacing for dermatological conditions.
Clinical Evidence
No human clinical data provided. Evidence consists of bench testing (electrical safety, EMC, RF output verification) and a porcine study. Porcine study evaluated in vivo performance, gross necropsy, and histopathology at 0, 4, and 14 days. Results showed expected healing profiles, favorable safety, and achievement of desired therapeutic effects (erythema, edema, and microneedle pattern scores). Biocompatibility confirmed for patient-contacting materials (ASTM F899-12b stainless steel, plastic).
Technological Characteristics
Fractional RF device; console and applicator with detachable electrode tip (array of pins). Materials: ASTM F899-12b stainless steel, plastic. Energy: Radiofrequency. Standards: AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-2. Sterilization: Validated per ISO 17665-1, ISO 17665-2, ISO 11737-1, ISO 11138-1, and AAMI/ANSI ST79 (SAL 10^-6).
Indications for Use
Indicated for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin in patients requiring such treatment.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
May 12, 2015
Venus Concept USA Ltd. Tal Bresler-Stramer, Ph.D., RAC Vice President Quality Assurance / Regulatory Affairs 4556 North Hiatus Road Sunrise, Florida 33351
Re: K150161
Trade/Device Name: Venus Viva SR Device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories. Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: April 16, 2015 Received: April 16, 2015
Dear Dr. Bresler-Stramer:
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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Sincerely yours.
# Jennifer R. Stevenson -S
For 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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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement on last page
510(k) Number (if known)
K150161
Device Name
Venus Viva SR Device
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Venus Viva SR system is intended for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) Subpart C)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801
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## 510(k) SUMMARY
## Venus Concept's Venus Viva SR Device
## Sponsor/Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared
Venus Concept USA Ltd. 4556 N. Hiatus Road Sunrise, FL 33351 Telephone: 954.572.5585 Fax: 954.572.5680
Contact Person: Tal Bresler-Stramer, PhD, RAC VP QA/RA Venus Concept, Ltd.
Date Prepared: May 11, 2015
## Trade Name of Device
Venus Viva SR Device
#### Classification Name
Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories (21 C.F.R. 878.4400; Product Code GEI)
#### Predicate and Reference Devices
Invasix Ltd.'s Fractora device (K102461) (Primary Predicate) Reference Devices: Primaeva Medical's Miratone System (K082391), Syneron Medical's eMatrix applicator (K101321), Syneron Medical's eTwo Skin Treatment System (K110672), Venus Concept's Venus Freeze (K111670, K100586) and Venus Swan (K140629, K111784)
#### Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Venus Viva SR system is intended for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.
## Device Description
The Venus Viva SR device is designed for non-invasive dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin. The system is designed to deliver RF energy to the skin in a fractional manner. The device is comprised of a console and an applicator. The applicator is connected to the system via a cable. The applicator (hand piece) includes a detachable electrode tip that is comprised of an array of small electrode pins. The radiofrequency energy is delivered from each of the tissue, heating the dermal layers beneath the pin with minimal injury to the epidermis layer.
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#### Technological Characteristics
The Venus Viva SR Device has similar technological characteristics to the Fractora device, as both are fractional RF devices comprised of a console and applicator. The technological differences between the Venus Viva SR and its predicate are minor, and the key parameter affecting treatment outcomes (i.e., RF enerqy per pin) is identical between the devices. Therefore, the dimensional differences or other technical differences between the Viva SR and its predicate do not present any new issues of safety or effectiveness, as demonstrated by the animal study data submitted in support of this 510(k) notice. Therefore, the Venus Viva SR device presents similar technological characteristics as the predicate, in support of substantial equivalence.
## Performance Data and Standards
The performance of the Venus Viva SR has been evaluated in testing per the applicable FDA recognized testing standards below.
Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety testing was conducted per AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, and IEC 60601-2-2. All results were passing.
In addition, the patient contacting materials (ASTM F899-12b stainless steel, plastic) are biocompatible.
Sterilization parameters were validated per ISO 17665-1, ISO 17665-2, ISO 11737-1, ISO 11138-1, and AAMI/ANSI ST79. Results demonstrated that the sterilization cycle achieved a sterility assurance level of 10-6.
The Venus Viva SR device also underwent software validation and results demonstrated that the software was appropriate for release.
Bench testing further confirmed the radiofrequency outputs of the Viva SR are substantially equivalent to those of the predicate.
The device was also evaluated in a porcine study to evaluate the device performance. The study included evaluation of the in vivo and gross necropsy findings. Treatment sites were viewed and scored at Day 0, Day 4, and Day 14 for the presence of erythema, edema, and microneedle pattern, and results were as expected. Skin biopsies were submitted for pathologic review to assess the healing profile at sites following treatment; the treated sites showed skin that was healing well. The test data demonstrated that the Viva SR treatment resulted in the desired therapeutic effects. The results of the study indicated that the Venus Viva SR device exhibited a favorable safety profile and performed as intended in daily observations, adverse events, gross necropsy, wound assessment, and histopathology.
#### Substantial Equivalence
The Venus Viva SR Device has the same intended use and substantially similar indications for use, technological characteristics and principles of operation as its predicate device. The minor technological differences between the Venus Viva SR Device and its predicate device do not raise any new issues of safety or effectiveness, given that the key energy parameter is the same for the two devices. Animal testing data demonstrate that the Venus Viva SR Device is substantially equivalent to the identified predicate device.
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## Conclusions
The nonclinical tests outlined above demonstrate that the device performs as intended for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin. Minor differences between the subject and predicate devices do not present any new types of safety or effectiveness questions, as confirmed by device performance. The Venus Viva SR device is substantially equivalent to Invasix Ltd.'s Fractora (K102461).
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