K193008 · Advihair S.R.L. · OAP · Dec 3, 2020 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K193008
Device Name
Tricoglam Home Use
Applicant
Advihair S.R.L.
Product Code
OAP · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Dec 3, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.5500
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Tricoglam Home Use is indicated to promote hair growth in females with androgenetic alopecia who have Ludwig-Savin Classifications I - II, in males with androgenetic alopecia who have Norwood Hamilton Classifications IIa - V and for both, Fitzpatrick Classification of Skin Phototypes of I - IV.
Device Story
Tricoglam Home Use is a wearable helmet device for home use; intended to promote hair growth via photobiomodulation. Device contains 105 red LEDs (650 nm +/- 10 nm) arranged inside a white/grey plastic shell. User activates 20-minute treatment session via back-mounted button; LEDs provide homogeneous irradiation at 1.2 J/cm2. Powered by internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery or external USB power supply. Device operates independently of external software or cloud connectivity. Treatment efficacy relies on daily 20-minute sessions. Benefits include non-invasive hair growth stimulation for specified alopecia classifications. Safety features include automatic power-off after 20-minute cycle. Device is operated by the patient.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical trial data submitted. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), photobiological safety (IEC 62471), and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10). Human factors evaluation conducted per IEC 62366-1.
Indicated for females with androgenetic alopecia (Ludwig-Savin I-II) and males with androgenetic alopecia (Norwood-Hamilton IIa-V), Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV, to promote hair growth.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An infrared lamp is a device intended for medical purposes that emits energy at infrared frequencies (approximately 700 nanometers to 50,000 nanometers) to provide topical heating.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an infrared therapeutic heating lamp, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 890.9.
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December 3, 2020
Advihair S.R.L. Angleo D'Andrea Owner Via Benini 11 Zola Predosa, BO 40069 Italy
Re: K193008
Trade/Device Name: Tricoglam Home Use Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5500 Regulation Name: Infrared Lamp Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OAP Dated: September 25, 2020 Received: October 15, 2020
Dear Angleo D'Andrea:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K193008
Device Name Tricoglam Home USE
Indications for Use (Describe)
Tricoglam Home Use is indicated to promote hair growth in females with androgenetic alopecia who have Ludwig-Savin Classifications I - II, in males with androgenetic alopecia who have Norwood Hamilton Classifications IIa - V and for both, Fitzpatrick Classification of Skin Phototypes of I - IV.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <div></div> | <span></span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
| <span></span> | <span></span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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#### 510 (k) SUMMARY K193008
# SUBMITTER INFORMATION
| A. Company Name: | ADVIHAIR S.R.L. |
|------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| B. Company Address: | Via Benini, 11, Zona industriale – 40069<br>Zola Predosa (BO) |
| C. Company Phone:<br>Company Fax:<br>Company e-mail: | +39-0517554<br>angelodandrea@cesareragazzi.it |
| D. Contact person: | Angleo D'Andrea<br>Owner<br>ADVIHAIR s.r.l. |
| E. Date Summary Prepared: | April 24th, 2019 |
## DEVICE IDENTIFICATION
| A. Generic Device Name: | Physical Medicine Therapeutic Devices |
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| B. Trade/Proprietary Name: | TRICOGLAM HOME USE |
| C. Classification: | Class II |
| D. Product Code: | OAP |
| E. Classification Panel: | 890 Physical Medicine Therapeutic Devices |
| F. Regulation Number: | 890.5500 |
# LEGALLY MARKETED PREDICATE DEVICE
| Predicate device | 510 (k) Holder | 510 (k) No. | Date cleared |
|--------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|-------------|---------------------|
| CAPILLUS 82 | Capillus LLC | K151516 | August 21st, 2015 |
| DermaScalp Laser<br>Caps (Lasercap80,<br>Lasercap 120) | Transdermal Cap, Inc. | K161875 | June 20th, 2018 |
| Revian Red | PhotonMD, Inc | K173729 | February 28th, 2018 |
| Illumiflow Laser<br>Cap | Eglobal, LLC | K162071 | January 23rd, 2017 |
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#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Tricoglam Home Use is a white and grey plastic helmet and inside is housed an electronic board with all the electrical components and a series of LED diodes on a wavelength, protected by a transparent plastic. The energy is distributed homogeneously.
This Helmet is composed by 105 red LEDs arranged uniformly inside the helmet with a wavelength of 650 nm +/- 10 nm
The program consists of the lighting of all the red diodes for a duration of 20 min in continuous (every day).
To start the treatment the user should press the button on the back and activate the program. All LEDs light up and, after the pre-set 20 minutes, all LEDs turn off.
#### Technical data
On the electronic board 105 LED diodes of the latest generation on one side and microelectronic components on the other are housed. The technology used is SMT (as in smartphones, computers, TV) that reduces size, weight and improves efficiency, thus ensuring lower thermal dissipation. On average, each LED produces an optical power of over 5 mW. The viewing angle is greater than 100° and the position of each LED on the electronic board is designed to make the irradiation more homogeneous, calculating the received energy exactly for each cm2 and avoiding the strongly illuminated areas. The total irradiated optical power is greater than 0.63 J. The total continuous energy dose for a 20-minute treatment time is about 1.2 J / cm2.
The power supply has a universal voltage input, so the device can be used anywhere without any intervention.
The home-use system is presented in a closed cardboard box without openings, on the four sides of the box are shown the images and texts of the product for the customer. Overall, the whole package is approximately 31 x 22 x 15 cm with a total weight of 1.20 kg.
The helmet is made of a white and smooth plastic and a colored border, weighs about 0.5 kg avoiding overloading the neck. The dimensions of the product are about 28x19x12 cm. 105 LED diodes equidistant on a flexible electronic board are arranged inside the helmet.
On the upper part of the helmet there are holes that allow the passage of air. During the treatment, the internal temperature undergoes a very modest increase, improving comfort for the user. On the back of the helmet there is the power button and a standard microUSB socket, through which you can power the helmet through any latest generation USB power supply.. Inside there is a rechargeable lithium ion battery that recharges using the same USB port. In this way, treatments can also be performed without connecting the helmet to an external power supply. Considering treatments lasting 20 minutes, the battery is able to ensure at least 2 complete treatments independently.
The maximum consumption of the helmet, considering also the recharge of the internal battery, is about 8W to 5V. The optimal operating temperature is between 16 ° C and 37 ° C.
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#### INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
Tricoglam Home Use is indicated to promote hair growth in females with androgenetic alopecia who have Ludwig-Savin Classifications I - II, in males with androgenetic alopecia who have Norwood Hamilton Classifications IIa - V and for both, Fitzpatrick Classification of Skin Phototypes of I - IV.
### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
All information provided with the present submission supports the substantial equivalence for the Tricoglam Home Use with the predicate device and its accessories that have identical characteristics and intended use and similar indication statement. In addition all clinical data and all performance tests that have been performed in accordance with the Standards for the Software Evaluation and for the Electrical and Electromagnetic Safety test, in addition to the requirements for the laser products demonstrate that Tricoglam Home Use devices have safety and effectiveness for its intended use.
The following matrix illustrates the equivalencies of the Tricoglam Home Use, as well as the substantial equivalent predicate devices.
| COMPARISON CHART TRICOGLAM HOME USE | | | | | | | females with<br>androgenetic<br>alopecia who<br>have Ludwig-<br>Savin<br>Classification<br>s I - II, in<br>males with<br>androgenetic<br>alopecia who<br>have<br>Norwood<br>Hamilton<br>Classification<br>s IIa - V and<br>for both,<br>Fitzpatrick<br>Classification<br>of Skin<br>Phototypes of<br>I - IV. | have androgenic<br>alopecia and<br>Ludwig-Savin<br>Classifications<br>of I- II; and with<br>Fitzpatrick<br>Classification of<br>Skin Phototypes<br>I to IV. | hair growth<br>in females<br>with<br>androgenetic<br>alopecia who<br>have<br>Ludwig-Savin<br>Classification<br>s of I- II,<br>males with<br>androgenetic<br>alopecia who<br>have<br>amilton-Nor<br>wood<br>classification<br>s IIa-Vand for<br>both genders,<br>Fitzpatrick<br>Classification<br>of Skin<br>Phototypes I<br>to IV | promote hair<br>growth in<br>males who<br>have<br>Norwood-<br>Hamilton<br>Classifications<br>of IIa - V<br>patterns of hair<br>loss and to<br>treat<br>Androgenetic<br>Alopecia and<br>promote hair<br>growth in<br>females who<br>have Ludwig-<br>Savin Scale I-1<br>to I-4, II-1, II-<br>2 or frontal<br>patterns of hair<br>loss; both with<br>Fitzpatrick<br>Skin Types I -<br>IV. | hair growth in<br>males with<br>androgenic<br>alopecia who<br>have<br>Norwood-<br>Hamilton<br>classification<br>s of IIa to V<br>or females<br>with<br>androgenic<br>alopecia who<br>have<br>Ludwig-<br>Savin<br>Classificatio<br>ns of I - II<br>and both<br>with<br>Fitzpatrick<br>Skin<br>Phototypes I<br>to IV. |
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| | ADVIHAIR<br>S.R.L.<br>TRICOGLAM<br>HOME USE<br>New Device | CAPILLUS LLC<br>Capillus 82<br>Predicate device | TRANSDER<br>MAL CAP,<br>INC.<br>LaserCap80<br>LaserCap120<br>Predicate<br>device | PHOTO MED,<br>INC<br>Revian Red<br>Predicate device | EGLOBAL,<br>LLC<br>Illumiflow<br>Laser Cap<br>Predicate<br>device | Wearable<br>Mounting | Helmet | Helmet/Cap<br>Design | Helmet/Cap<br>Design | Textile Cap | Helmet/Cap<br>Design |
| "K" NUMBERS | K193008 | K151516 | K161875 | K173729 | K162071 | | | | Lasercap80: 80<br>Red Laser<br>Diode<br>650 nm<br><br>Lasercap120:<br>120 Red Laser<br>Diode<br><br>650 nm | | |
| Proprietary name | Tricoglam<br>Home Use | Capillus 82 | LaserCap80<br>LaserCap120 | Revian Red | Illumiflow<br>Laser Cap | Wave-Length(s)<br>and visible light<br>source | 105 Red LEDs<br>650 nm +/-<br>10nm | 82 Red Laser<br>Diode<br>650 nm | | 119 Red LEDs-<br>620 - 660 nm | 272 Red Laser<br>Diode<br>650 nm |
| CFR Section | 890.5500 | 890.5500 | 890.5500 | 890.5500 | 890.5500 | Fluence | 1,2 J / cm² | | | 1 J / cm² | |
| Pro-code | OAP | OAP | OAP | OAP | OAP | Power output | 525 mW | 410 mW | 400mW | 1 J / cm² | 1.360mW |
| Classification<br>name | Infrared<br>lamp<br>per 21<br>CFR<br>890.5500 | Infrared lamp per<br>21 CFR 890.5500 | Infrared<br>lamp<br>per 21<br>CFR<br>890.5500 | Infrared<br>lamp<br>per 21<br>CFR<br>890.5500 | Infrared lamp<br>per 21 CFR<br>890.5500 | | | | | | |
| Intended /<br>Indications for<br>use | Tricoglam<br>Home Use is<br>indicated<br>to<br>promote hair | The Capillus82<br>is indicated to<br>promote hair<br>growth in | LaserCap120,<br>and<br>LaserCap80<br>are indicated | Revian Red is<br>indicated<br>to<br>treat<br>Androgenetic<br>Alopecia<br>and | The<br>illumiflow<br>Laser Cap is<br>indicated<br>to<br>promote hair | Treatment Time | 20 minutes in<br>continuous<br>every day | Every other day<br>20-35 mins | 2 times / week<br>20 mins | Every day<br>10 mins | Every other<br>day<br>30 mins |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Minimum<br>duration of use | 16 weeks | 17 weeks | 17 weeks | 16 weeks | 16 weeks | | | | | | |
#### PREDICATE DEVICES COMPARISON CHART Table 1
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| Battery | Rechargeable | Rechargeable | Rechargeable | Rechargeable | Rechargeable |
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| | battery | battery | battery | battery | battery |
| Other Design<br>Characteristics | after<br>completion<br>of time, unit<br>powers down<br>Tricoglam<br>Home<br>Use<br>does<br>not<br>contain<br>a<br>'safety<br>interlock'<br>which<br>automatically<br>pauses therapy<br>if the subject's<br>head is in a<br>less-than-<br>optimal<br>position. | after<br>completion<br>of time, unit<br>powers down | after<br>completion<br>of time, unit<br>powers down | Cap pauses<br>therapy<br>if<br>subject's<br>head moves<br>outside zone of<br>radiation; after<br>completion of<br>treatment, unit<br>powers down,<br>limits daily<br>treatment to 10<br>mins, and<br>provides<br>treatment<br>reminders and<br>messages via<br>mobile app<br>controller | The<br>Illumiflow<br>Laser Cap<br>does not<br>contain a<br>'safety<br>interlock'<br>which<br>automatically<br>pauses<br>therapy if the<br>subject's head<br>is in a less-<br>than-optimal<br>position.<br>The<br>illumiflow<br>Laser Cap<br>does not<br>utilize audible<br>tones at the<br>beginning or<br>end of<br>treatment. |
# TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
A comparison of the technological characteristics of Tricoglam Home Use and the predicate devices has been performed. The results of this comparison demonstrate that the technologic characteristics and the operating principle of the Tricoglam Home Use are the same or very similar to those of the claimed predicate devices. Where any differences arise from the analysis of the predicate device characteristics and those of the device subject of this submission, the clinical data evaluated from scientific publications give scientific evidence of the safety and the effectiveness of the Tricoglam Home Use devices. The system was evaluated and found compliant with IEC 60601-1 for electrical safety, IEC 60601-1-2 for EMI/EMC, and 10993-1 for biocompatibility of the treatment tips. Verification and validation data show that the device meets all product specifications.
#### PERFORMANCE DATA
No clinical trial data for the Tricoglam Home Use was submitted for this 510(k).
To demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device non clinical performance testing have been performed included evaluation to IEC 60601-1-2 to confirm the device's electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility and conformance with IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60601-2-57, and IEC 62471.
Material of the helmet are biocompatible according to ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10. Performance verification and validation testing demonstrates that Tricoglam Home Use meets user needs and design inputs and met requirements for its intended use.
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Studies Related to Human Factors Evaluation: Human factors evaluation of Tricoglam Home Use was considered following IEC 62366-1.
Sufficient data were obtained to show that the device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device and meets safety and effectiveness criteria.
## CLINICAL DATA
The devices have been designed and validated in such a way that, when used under the conditions and for the purposes intended, it will not compromise the clinical condition or the safety of patients, or the safety and health of users or other people, provided that any risk which may be associated with its use constitute acceptable risks when weighed against the benefits to the patient and is compatible with a high level of protection of health and safety.
### CONCLUSION
Based on the foregoing, the Tricoglam Home Use is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed, claimed predicate devices for the purposes of this 510 (k) submission. Safety and effectiveness were reasonably assured, justifying 510 (k) clearance.
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