K152722 · G.N.S Neolaser , Ltd. · GEX · Dec 8, 2015 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K152722
Device Name
neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers
Applicant
G.N.S Neolaser , Ltd.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Dec 8, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers, (and their delivery accessories used to deliver optical energy) are indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the vaporization, excision, ablation, cutting and hemostasis, or coagulation of soft tissue in conjunction with endoscopic equipment for medical specialties including: Urology, Thoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Dermatology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Arthroscopy, Spinal Surgery, Gynecology, Pulmonary Surgery, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, Head/neck/ENT and Radiology, Oral Surgery and Dental procedures, Endovascular coagulation, and endovenous occlusion of the greatest saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux.
Device Story
Solid-state infrared diode lasers (980nm and 1470nm) deliver continuous or pulsed energy for soft tissue surgical applications. System comprises optical block (laser diode, mirrors, lens, aiming beam), air cooling, and electronics. Operated via high-resolution color touch screen; allows selection of pulse modes, repetition rates, and aiming beam settings. Includes emergency shut-off, password protection, and external foot switch for activation. Used in clinical/surgical settings by physicians. Delivery via sterile/non-sterile fibers and handpieces. Output energy facilitates tissue vaporization, incision, excision, ablation, cutting, hemostasis, and coagulation. Benefits include precise tissue management and endovenous occlusion for venous reflux.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Bench testing only, including compliance with IEC 60601-2-22 (safety of laser equipment), IEC 60601-1 (general safety/performance), IEC 60825-1 (laser product safety), and EN 60601-1-2 (electromagnetic compatibility).
Technological Characteristics
Solid-state infrared diode lasers; wavelengths 980nm and 1470nm; power 10-20 Watts. Air-cooled. Controlled via color touch screen interface. External low voltage power supply. Wired foot switch activation. Compliant with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-22, IEC 60825-1, and EN 60601-1-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring soft tissue surgery (vaporization, excision, ablation, cutting, hemostasis, coagulation) across various medical specialties including urology, dermatology, and orthopedics; specifically indicated for endovenous occlusion of the greatest saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux.
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 8, 2015
G.N.S neoLaser Ltd. Mr. Gil Shapira Chief Executive Officer 7 Ha'Eshel Str. 38900 Caesarea ISRAEL, P.O. Box 3203
Re: K152722 Trade/Device Name: neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers 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: July 15, 2015 Received: September 21, 2015
Dear Mr. Shapira:
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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Sincerelv vours.
Joshua C. Nipper -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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K152722
Device Name neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers, (and their delivery accessories used to deliver optical energy) are indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the vaporization, excision, ablation, cutting and hemostasis, or coagulation of soft tissue in conjunction with endoscopic equipment for medical specialties including: Urology, Thoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Dermatology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Arthroscopy, Spinal Surgery, Gynecology, Pulmonary Surgery, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, Head/neck/ENT and Radiology, Oral Surgery and Dental procedures, Endovascular coagulation, and endovenous occlusion of the greatest saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| X Prescription Ise (Part 21 CER 801 Subnart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 C.FR 801 Subnart C. |
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| Image: neoLaser logo | neoV FDA 510(k) Submission K152722<br>Section 5 – 510(k) Summary | | | Revision #2 |
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| Ha'Eshel St. 7, 38900, Caesarea ISRAEL | PO Box 3203, Phone:+972 4 677 9919, Fax:+972 4 8591505 | SOP Number:<br>DHF-001-R-025-5 | Effective<br>Date:<br>July 15, 2015 | Page 10<br>Section 5 |
# 510(k) SUMMARY
| Title: | neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers |
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| Submitter: | G.N.S neoLaser Ltd.<br>Ha'Eshel St. 7, 38900, Caesarea ISRAEL, PO Box 3203 |
| Contact: | Gil Shapira, CEO<br>G.N.S neoLaser Ltd.<br>Ha'Eshel St. 7, 38900, Caesarea ISRAEL, PO Box 3203<br>Phone: +972 52 2246965<br>Fax: +972 4 859 1505<br>Email: shapirag@neo-laser.com |
| Date<br>Prepared: | July 15, 2015 |
| Device Trade<br>Name: | neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers |
| Common<br>Name: | Laser surgical instrument for use in general surgery and dermatology |
| Classification<br>Name: | Instrument, surgical, powered laser<br>GEX<br>21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Predicate<br>Devices: | Quanta Diode Laser Family (K100558), Ceralas 1470nm Diode Laser<br>(K112253) and Ceralas 980nm Diode Laser (K112324) |
| Device | Description: neoV980 & neoV1470, members of the neoV Diode Lasers family, cleared<br>under K133006, are medical grade, solid-state, infrared Diode lasers, designed<br>to deliver continuous or pulsed, infrared laser energy at wavelengths of 980nm<br>and 1470nm respectively, with power level ranging from 10 to 20 Watts<br>respectively. The lasers are controlled via a high-resolution color touch screen.<br>The touch screen display includes a user interface allowing selection of<br>continuous, repeat pulse, or single pulse modes of operation as well as<br>repetition rates, aiming beam settings, password key protection, and<br>standby/ready mode selection. The units have an emergency shut off button on |
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| Image: neo Laser logo | neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers 510(k)<br>Submission<br>510(k) Summary | | | Revision #2 |
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| Ha'Eshel St. 7, 38900, Caesarea ISRAEL | PO Box 3203, Phone:+972 4 677 9919, Fax:+972 4 8591505 | SOP Number:<br>DHF-001-R-025- | Effective Date:<br>July 15, 2015 | Page 11<br>Section 5 |
the front of the unit.
The Laser System: The laser system consists of an optical block which contains the laser diode, mirrors, lens, and aiming beam diode, an air cooling system, and electronics which include the color touch screen control panel. The unit utilizes an external low voltage power supply, as well as an external wired foot switch for laser activation.
The Delivery System: The delivery system consists of either sterile fibers (not provided with the system) or non-sterile fibers and hand pieces. Safety goggles, non sterile fibers, handpieces and a safety sign are provided with the unit.
### Intended
Use:
The neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode lasers are indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the vaporization, incision, excision, ablation, cutting and hemostasis, or coagulation of soft tissue in conjunction with endoscopic equipment for medical specialties including: Urology, Thoracic Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Dermatology, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Arthroscopy, Spinal Surgery, Gynecology, Pulmonary Surgery, Neurosurgery, Gastroenterology, Head/neck/ENT and Radiology, Oral Surgery and Dental procedures, endovascular coagulation and endovenous occlusion of the greatest saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux.
## Substantial
- Equivalence: The neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers share the same intended use, technical and performance characteristics of the predicate devices Quanta System QUANTA Diode Laser Family (K100558), the Ceralas 1470nm Diode Laser (K112253) and the Ceralas 980nm Diode Laser (K112324).
- Conclusion: From a design and clinical perspective, the predicates and subject laser devices, have the same technological characteristics and share the same intended use. Accordingly, the safety and effectiveness of the neoV980 & neoV1470, is based upon a determination of the substantial equivalence to the predicate devices.
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| Image: neo Laser | neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers 510(k)<br>Submission<br>510(k) Summary | | Revision #2 |
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| Ha'Eshel St. 7, 38900, Caesarea ISRAEL | | | Page 12 |
| PO Box 3203, Phone:+972 4 677 9919, Fax:+972 4 8591505 | SOP Number:<br>DHF-001-R-025- | Effective<br>Date:<br>July 15, 2015 | Section 5 |
### Non clinical Performance
Data:
The neoV Diode Laser family including neoV980 & neoV1470 has been tested for compliance to IEC 60601-2-22: 2007 (Third Edition), Medical electrical equipment Part 2: Particular requirements for the safety of diagnostic and therapeutic laser equipment, IEC 60601-1: 2005 (Third Edition) Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance and tested for compliance with all functional requirements, IEC 60825-1:2007 Safety of Laser Products - Part 1: Equipment classification, requirements and user's guide, EN 60601-1-2: 2007, Medical electrical equipment Part 1-2: General requirements for safety - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests.
Clinical Performance Data: None
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