K150664 · Sheaumann Laser, Inc. · GEX · Dec 22, 2015 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K150664
Device Name
NeoLas
Applicant
Sheaumann Laser, Inc.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Dec 22, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The NeoLas ER:YAG laser and its accessories are intended for use in dentistry, dermatology and other surgical areas in the following procedures: Endodontic Surgery (Root Amputation) Indications: Root end preparation for retrofill amalgam or composite Removal of pathological tissues (i.e. cysts, neoplasm or abscess) and hyperplastic tissues (i.e. granulation tissue) from around the apex NOTE: Any tissue growth (i.e. cyst, neoplasm or other lesions) must be submitted to a qualified laboratory for histopathological evaluation Laser Periodontal Procedures: Full thickness flap Partial thickness flap Split thickness flap Laser soft tissue curettage Laser removal of diseased, inflamed and necrosed soft tissue within the periodontal pocket Removal of highly inflamed edematous tissue affected by bacteria penetration of the pocket lining and junctional epithelium Removal of granulation tissue from bony defects Sulcular debridement (removal of diseased, inflamed or necrosed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket to improve clinical indices including gingival index, gingival bleeding index, probe depth, attachment loss and tooth mobility) The NeoLas 810nm Soft Tissue laser and its accessories are intended for use on adult and pediatric patients in dentistry, dermatology and other surgical areas in the following procedures: Soft Tissue Indications including Pulpal Tissues* Incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation or oral soft tissues, including: Excisional and incisional biopsies Exposure of unerupted teeth Fibroma removal Flap preparation-incision of soft tissue to prepare a flap and expose the bone. Flap preparation-incision of soft tissue to prepare a flap and expose unerupted teeth (hard and soft tissue impactions) Frenectomy and frenotomy Gingival troughing for crown impressions Gingivectomy Gingivoplasty Gingival incision and excision Hemostasis and coagulation Implant recovery Incision and drainage of abscesses Laser soft tissue curettage of the post-extraction tooth sockets and the periapical area during apical surgery Leukoplakia Operculectomy Oral papillectomies Pulpotomy Pulp extirpation Pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy Reduction of gingival hypertrophy Removal of pathological tissues (i.e. cysts, neoplasm or abscess) and hyperplastic tissues (i.e. granulation tissue) from around the apex Root canal debridement and cleaning Soft tissue crown lengthening Treatment of canker sores, herpetic and aphthous ulcer of the oral mucosa Vestibuloplasty NOTE: Any tissue growth (i.e. cyst, neoplasm or other lesions) must be submitted to a qualified laboratory for histopathological evaluation
Device Story
Portable, microprocessor-controlled dual laser system; includes NeoLas1 (2.94um Er:YAG) and NeoLas2 (810nm GaAlAs diode) subsystems. Inputs: electrical power; user-selected settings via GUI. Transformation: system generates infrared photon pulses (Er:YAG) or constant/pulsed diode energy (810nm) delivered via fiber-jumper and handpiece assemblies. Output: laser energy for surgical tissue interaction. Used in dental/dermatological clinics by trained professionals. Output allows clinicians to perform precise soft tissue surgery, hemostasis, and endodontic procedures. Benefits include minimally invasive tissue removal, coagulation, and improved clinical indices in periodontal treatment.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Sterilization validation for disposable tips (EO residual levels, biological indicators) and autoclaving validation for handpieces performed per FDA guidance.
Technological Characteristics
Dual-laser system: 2.94um Er:YAG and 810nm GaAlAs diode. Microprocessor-controlled GUI. Energy delivery via reusable fiber-jumper assemblies and disposable tips. Complies with IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC) and IEC 60825-1 (Laser safety). Sterilization: EO for tips, autoclave for handpieces.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients in dentistry, dermatology, and surgical areas for soft tissue procedures (incision, excision, ablation, coagulation) and endodontic surgery (root end prep, removal of pathological/hyperplastic tissue).
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
December 22, 2015
Sheaumann Laser, Inc Katina Sousa Ouality Systems Administrator 45 Bartlett Street Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752
Re: K150664 Trade/Device Name: Neolas 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: November 12, 2015 Received: November 13, 2015
Dear Katina Sousa:
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 -S
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)
Device Name NeoLas
Indications for Use (Describe)
The NeoLas Er: Y A G laser, and its accessories, are in dentistry, dermatology and other surgical areas in the following procedures:
In dentistry for:
Endodontic Surgery (Root Amputation) Indications:
· Root end preparation for retrofill amalgam or composite
· Removal of pathological tissues (i.e. cysts, neoplasm or abscess) and hyperplastic tissues (i.e. granulation tissue) from around the apex.
NOTE: Any tissue growth (i.e. cyst, neoplasm or other lesions) must be submitted to a qualified laboratory for histopathological evaluation
Laser Periodontal Procedures:
- · Full thickness flap
- · Partial thickness flap
- · Split thickness flap
- · Laser soft tissue curettage
- · Laser removal of diseased, inflamed and necrosed soft tissue within the periodontal pocket
· Removal of highly inflamed edematous tissue affected by bacteria penetration of the pocket lining and junctional epithelium
· Removal of granulation tissue from bony defects
· Sulcular debridement (removal of diseased, inflamed or necrosed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket to improve clinical indices including gingival index, gingival bleeding index, probe depth, attachment loss and tooth mobility)
The NeoLas 810nm Soft Tissue laser and its accessories are intended for use on adult and pediatric patients in dentistry, dermatology and other surgical areas in the following procedures:
Soft Tissue Indications including Pulpal Tissues*
Incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation or oral soft tissues, including:
- · Excisional and incisional biopsies
- · Exposure of unerupted teeth
- · Fibroma removal
- · Flap preparation-incision of soft tissue to prepare a flap and expose the bone.
- · Flap preparation-incision of soft tissue to prepare a flap and expose unerupted teeth (hard and soft tissue impactions)
- · Frenectomy and frenotomy
- · Gingival troughing for crown impressions
- · Gingivectomy
- · Gingivoplasty
- · Gingival incision and excision
- · Hemostasis and coagulation
FORM FDA 3881 (8/14)
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- · Implant recovery
- · Incision and drainage of abscesses
- · Laser soft tissue curettage of the post-extraction tooth sockets and the periapical area during apical surgery
- · Leukoplakia
- · Operculectomy
- · Oral papillectomies
- · Pulpotomy
- · Pulp extirpation
- · Pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy
- · Reduction of gingival hypertrophy
· Removal of pathological tissues (i.e. cysts, neoplasm or abscess) and hyperplastic tissues (i.e. granulation tissue) from around the apex
- · Root canal debridement and cleaning
- · Soft tissue crown lengthening
- · Treatment of canker sores, herpetic and aphthous ulcer of the oral mucosa
- · Vestibuloplasty
NOTE: Any tissue growth (i.e. cyst, neoplasm or other lesions) must be submitted to a qualified laboratory for histopathological evaluation
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# SHEAUMANN
# 510(k) Summary
| 510(k) Owner: | Sheaumann Laser, Inc.<br>45 Bartlett Street<br>Marlborough, MA 01752<br>Phone: 508-970-0600<br>Fax: 508-481-9261 |
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| Contact: | Katina Sousa<br>Quality Systems Administrator<br>Sheaumann Laser, Inc.<br>45 Bartlett Street<br>Marlborough, MA 01752<br>Phone: 508-970-0600<br>Fax: 508-491-9261<br>Email: ksousa@sheaumann.com |
| Manufacturer: | Sheaumann Laser, Inc. |
| Date Prepared: | March 12, 2015 |
| Trade Name: | NeoLas |
| Common Name: | ER-1 |
| Product Code(s): | GEX |
| Classification: | Class II |
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# Predicate Devices (Claiming Substantial Equivalence):
MEY-1-A K120377
Picasso Lite K102359
## Summary Description of Device:
NeoLas is a portable, microprocessor controlled dual laser system with both ER: Y AG and Soft Tissue capabilities. The NeoLas provides treatment capabilities via two separate fiber jumper and handpiece assemblies; NeoLas1 (ER:YAG) and NeoLas2 (Soft Tissue).The NeoLas1 treatment delivery system emits a 2.94um infrared photon pulses that used in the treatment of various endodonic and soft tissue indications. The NeoLas2 treatment delivery system utilizes solid-state diode laser (GaAlAs) technology to emit constant wavelength and pulsed energy of 808nm to perform soft tissue treatments.
## Intended Use/Indications for Use:
The NeoLas ER:YAG laser and its accessories are intended for use in dentistry, dermatology and other surgical areas in the following procedures:
Endodontic Surgery (Root Amputation) Indications:
- · Root end preparation for retrofill amalgam or composite
- · Removal of pathological tissues (i.e. cysts, neoplasm or abscess) and hyperplastic tissues (i.e. granulation tissue) from around the apex
NOTE: Any tissue growth (i.e. cyst, neoplasm or other lesions) must be submitted to a qualified laboratory for histopathological evaluation
Laser Periodontal Procedures:
- Full thickness flap
- Partial thickness flap
- Split thickness flap
- · Laser soft tissue curettage
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· Laser removal of diseased, inflamed and necrosed soft tissue within the periodontal pocket
• Removal of highly inflamed edematous tissue affected by bacteria penetration of the pocket lining and junctional epithelium
- · Removal of granulation tissue from bony defects
• Sulcular debridement (removal of diseased, inflamed or necrosed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket to improve clinical indices including gingival index, gingival bleeding index, probe depth, attachment loss and tooth mobility)
The NeoLas 810nm Soft Tissue laser and its accessories are intended for use on adult and pediatric patients in dentistry, dermatology and other surgical areas in the following procedures:
Soft Tissue Indications including Pulpal Tissues*
Incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation or oral soft tissues, including:
- Excisional and incisional biopsies
- Exposure of unerupted teeth
- Fibroma removal
- · Flap preparation-incision of soft tissue to prepare a flap and expose the bone.
- · Flap preparation-incision of soft tissue to prepare a flap and expose unerupted teeth (hard and soft tissue impactions)
- Frenectomy and frenotomy
- Gingival troughing for crown impressions
- Gingivectomy
- Gingivoplasty
- Gingival incision and excision
- Hemostasis and coagulation
- Implant recovery
- Incision and drainage of abscesses
• Laser soft tissue curettage of the post-extraction tooth sockets and the periapical area during apical surgery
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- Leukoplakia
- Operculectomy
- Oral papillectomies
- Pulpotomy
- Pulp extirpation
- Pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy
- Reduction of gingival hypertrophy
· Removal of pathological tissues (i.e. cysts, neoplasm or abscess) and hyperplastic tissues (i.e. granulation tissue) from around the apex
- Root canal debridement and cleaning
- Soft tissue crown lengthening
- · Treatment of canker sores, herpetic and aphthous ulcer of the oral mucosa
- Vestibuloplasty
NOTE: Any tissue growth (i.e. cyst. neoplasm or other lesions) must be submitted to a qualified laboratory for histopathological evaluation
# Performance Standards:
This device is manufactured to comply with the performance standards promulgated by the FDA for products of this type and to the recognized consensus and safety standards listed below.
21 CFR 820; Ouality Systems Regulations
21 CFR 1010.1-.5; Performance Standards for Electronic Products, General
21 CFR 1010.10; Performance Standards for Light-emitting Products, Laser Products
21 CFR 1040.11a; Performance Standards for Light-emitting Products, Medical Products
IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 3: 2007-03 Medical electrical equipment - part 1-2: general requirements for basic safety and essential performance - collateral standard: electromagnetic compatibility - requirements and tests. (General II (ES/EMC))
IEC 60825-1 Edition 2.0 2007-03 Safety of laser products - part 1: equipment classification, and requirements [including: technical corrigendum 1 (2008), interpretation sheet 1 (2007), interpretation sheet 2 (2007)]. (Radiology)
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#### Substantial Equivalence Summary:
Few differences exist between the NeoLas and the predicate devices, AdvErL Evo Er:YAG Laser (MEY-1-A) (K120377) and Picasso Lite (K120359) as each of the NeoLas subsystems (NeoLas 1 and NeoLas 2) reflect similar specifications and treatment capabilities as their respective predicate comparisons. Additionally, the NeoLas and the predicate devices are GUI microprocessor controlled systems that deliver energy via reusable, flexible fiber-jumper assemblies and disposable tips.
The NeoLas1 ER:YAG laser subsystem and the AdvErL Evo Er:YAG Laser (MEY-1-A) are both ER:YAG 2.94um laser systems that reflect similar indications for use and specifications. Although there is a difference between the average output power of the AdvErL Evo Er:YAG Laser (MEY-1-A) and the NeoLas1 ER:YAG, Sheaumann Laser, Inc. believes that this difference in performance does not raise any safety or efficacy concerns as the NeoLas has omitted the indications listed for the AdvErL Evo Er:YAG Laser (MEY-1-A) that require a higher output power from the statement of intended use. As the NeoLas 1 ER:YAG subsystem reflects few differences in treatment capabilities, Sheaumann Laser, Inc. believes there are no issues of safety or effectiveness that were not identified in the predicate device.
Furthermore, the NeoLas2 solid-state laser diode 810nm subsystem reflects no differences from the predicate device (Picasso Lite). As there are no differences between the two units in either the specifications or intended use, Sheaumann Laser, Inc. believes there are no issues of safety or effectiveness that were not identified in the predicate device.
#### Nonclinical Tests:
The disposable tips are provided sterile and have undergone testing for the Ethylene Oxide Sterilization chamber validation, process validation, verification of the effectiveness of biological indicators and revalidation testing to comply with sterilization requirements. Additionally, the disposable tips have been tested to validate the residual levels of EO and ECH in compliance with the recognized standards for the sterilization of healthcare products. The detachable fiber handpiece ends have been validated for sterilization by autoclaving consistent with the defined parameters in the FDA guidance document Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings.
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