K193656 · Fotona D.O.O. · GEX · Mar 27, 2020 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K193656
Device Name
SkyPulse
Applicant
Fotona D.O.O.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Mar 27, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform, and its accessories, will be marketed for the following indications: 2940 nm Er:YAG Laser in dentistry: - Intra-oral soft tissue surgery (incision, excision, ablation, coagulation) - Leukoplakia - Pulpotomy as adjunct to root canal retreatment - Pulp extirpation - Removal of fibromae - Removal of granulated tissue - Caries removal, cavity preparation, enamel roughening - Sulcular debridement - Tooth preparation to obtain access to root canal debridement and cleaning, root canal preparation including enlargement - Cutting, shaving, contouring and resection of oral osseous tissue (bone) - Osteotomy, osseous crown lengthening, osteoplasty - Apicectomy surgery - Removal of subgingival calculi in periodontal pockets with periodontitis by closed or open curettage - Laser removal of porcelain and ceramic crowns and veneers - Flap preparation incision of soft-tissue to prepare a flap and expose the bone - Cutting bone to prepare a window access to the apex (apices) of the root(s) - Root-end preparation for retrofill - Full thickness flap - Partial thickness flap - Split thickness flap - 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 junctional epithelium - Excisional and incisional biopsies - 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 - Gingivoplastv - Implant recovery - Root canal debridement and cleaning - Soft tissue crown lengthening - Laser root canal disinfection after endodontic treatment 2940 nm Er: YAG Laser in dermatology and other surgical areas: - Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Indications: Skin resurfacing, epidermal nevi, verrucae, skin tags, keratoses, treatment of wrinkles. - ENT Surgery Indications: ENT lesions, cysts, polyps, hyperkeratosis, oral leukoplakia - Oral/Maxillofacial Indications: Oral and glossal lesions, gingivectomy - General Surgery Indications: Surgical incision/excision, vaporization and coagulation of soft tissue during any general surgery application where skin incision, tissue dissection, excision of lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, lesions, tissue ablation and vessel coagulation - Podiatry Indications: Warts, plantar verrucae, large mosaic verrucae - Ophthalmology Indications: Soft tissue surrounding the eye - Gynecology Indications: Herpes simplex, endometrial adhesion, CIN (Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia), cysts, condiloma - Genitourinary Indications: Lesions of the external genitalia, urethra and anus, penis, scrotum and urethra, vulvar lesions, polyps and familial polyps of the colon 1064 nm Diode Laser in dentistry: - Excisional and incisional biopsies - Excision and vaporization of herpes simplex I and II - Frenectomy and frenotomy - Gingivectomy - Gingivoplasty - Gingival incision and excision - Hemostasis - Implant recovery - Operculectomy - Pulpotomy and pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy - Removal of filling material such as gutta percha or resin as adjunct treatment during root canal therapy - Sulcular debridement or soft tissue curettage (removal of diseased or inflamed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket to improve clinical indices including gingival index, gingival bleeding index, probe depth, attachment loss, and tooth mobility) - Treatment of aphthous ulcers and herpetic lesions 1064 nm Diode Laser in dermatology and other surgical areas: - General surgery indications: surgical incision, excision, vaporization and coagulation of soft tissue. All soft tissue is included, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartillage, meniscus, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, organs and glands, fibroma removal. - Podiatry (ablation, vaporization, incision, excision, and coagulation of soft tissue) including: Matrixectomy, Periungual and subungual warts, Plantar warts, Radical nail excision, Neuromas. - Temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g. dermatophytes Trichophyton rubrum and T mentagrophytes and/or yeasts Candida albicans, etc.) 1064 nm Diode Laser in therapy: - Temporary relief of muscle and joint pain and stiffness, arthritis pain or muscle spasm, temporary increase in local blood circulation and/or promoting relaxation of muscle. 670 nm Diode Laser in low level laser therapy: - Temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm, and for the temporary increase in local blood circulation and/or temporary relaxation of muscles. 808 nm Diode Laser in dentistry: - Incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of oral soft tissues including the following: - Gingival troughing for crown impression - Gingivectomy - Gingivoplasty - Gingival incision and excision - Hemostasis and coagulation - Excisional and incisional biopsies - Fibroma removal - Frenectomy and frenotomy - Oral papillectomies - Soft tissue crown lengthening - Treatment of aphthous ulcers - Treatment of herpetic lesions - Periodontology: - Laser soft tissue curettage, - Laser removal of diseased, inflamed and necrosed soft tissue within the periodontal pocket - Cosmetic Dentistry: - Laser-assisted bleaching/whitening of the teeth, - Light activation for bleaching materials for teeth whitening - Implant recovery 808 nm Diode Laser in therapy: - Temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm, minor sprains and strains, and minor muscular back pain; the temporary increase in local blood circulation; the temporary relaxation of muscle. 980 nm Diode Laser in dentistry: - Gingival troughing - Crown lengthening - Gingivoplasty - Coagulation - Hemostasis of donor site - Implant recovery - Implant uncovery - Soft tissue curettage - Sulcular debridement - Biopsy - Frenectomy - Operculectomy - Exposure of unerupted teeth - Pulpotomy - Treatment of aphthous ulcers - Excision of lesions - Light activation of bleaching materials for teeth whitening 1470 nm Diode Laser: - Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, hemostasis and/or coagulation of soft tissue - Endovascular coagulation and endovenous occlusion of the greatest saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux 1940 nm Diode Laser: - Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, hemostasis and/or coagulation of soft tissue
Device Story
SkyPulse Laser Platform is a multi-application, multi-technology medical laser system comprising a console, footswitch, and attachable laser modules. It supports flash-lamp pumped solid-state (Er:YAG) and various diode laser modules (1064, 808, 670, 980, 1470, 1940 nm). The system uses a microprocessor-controlled interface via an LCD touch-screen to select parameters. Therapeutic beams are delivered via an articulated arm (Er:YAG) or optical fiber (diode). A diode aiming beam is integrated for guidance. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals, the device provides surgical, therapeutic, and dental capabilities. By enabling precise tissue interaction—including incision, ablation, and coagulation—the device facilitates minimally invasive procedures, potentially reducing patient recovery time and improving clinical outcomes in various surgical and dental applications.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical testing was needed. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing and compliance with international safety standards (EN/IEC 60601 series, EN 60825-1, EN ISO 14971, EN 62304).
Technological Characteristics
Multi-module laser platform; Er:YAG (2940 nm) and Diode (670, 808, 980, 1064, 1470, 1940 nm) sources. Microprocessor-controlled; internal closed-loop water-air heat exchanger. Delivery via articulated arm or optical fiber. Class II aiming beam. Touch-screen interface. Compliant with EN 60601-1, EN 60601-2-22, EN 60825-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for dental, dermatological, surgical, podiatric, ophthalmological, gynecological, and genitourinary soft tissue procedures (incision, excision, ablation, coagulation, vaporization); hard tissue procedures (caries removal, bone cutting, osseous surgery); endodontic procedures (root canal debridement, disinfection); periodontal procedures (curettage, sulcular debridement); cosmetic dentistry (teeth whitening); and therapeutic applications (pain relief, muscle relaxation, increased blood circulation) in adult and pediatric patients.
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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March 27, 2020
Fotona d.o.o. Marko Berdajs Ouality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Manager Stegne 7 Ljubljana, SI-1000 Si
Re: K193656 Trade/Device Name: SkyPulse 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: December 24, 2019 Received: December 30, 2019
Dear Marko Berdajs:
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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Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K193656
Device Name SkyPulse Laser Platform
| Indications for Use (Describe) |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2940 nm Er:YAG Laser in dentistry: |
| -Intra-oral soft tissue surgery (incision, excision, ablation, coagulation) |
| -Leukoplakia |
| -Pulpotomy as adjunct to root canal retreatment |
| -Pulp extirpation |
| -Removal of fibromae |
| -Removal of granulated tissue |
| -Caries removal, cavity preparation, enamel roughening |
| -Sulcular debridement |
| -Tooth preparation to obtain access to root canal, root canal debridement and cleaning, root canal preparation including enlargement |
| -Cutting, shaving, contouring and resection of oral osseous tissue (bone) |
| -Osteotomy, osseous crown lengthening, osteoplasty |
| -Apicectomy surgery |
| -Removal of subgingival calculi in periodontal pockets with periodontitis by closed or open curettage |
| -Laser removal of porcelain and ceramic crowns and veneers |
| -Flap preparation – incision of soft-tissue to prepare a flap and expose the bone |
| -Cutting bone to prepare a window access to the apex (apices) of the root(s) |
| -Root-end preparation for retrofill |
| -Full thickness flap |
| -Partial thickness flap |
| -Split thickness flap |
| -Laser removal of diseased, infected, inflamed and necrosed soft tissue within the periodontal pocket |
| -Removal of highly inflamed edematous tissue affected by bacteria penetration of the pocket lining junctional epithelium |
| -Excisional and incisional biopsies |
| -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 |
| -Gingivoplasty |
| -Implant recovery |
| -Root canal debridement and cleaning |
| -Soft tissue crown lengthening |
| -Laser root canal disinfection after endodontic treatment |
| 2940 nm Er:YAG Laser in dermatology and other surgical areas: |
| -Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Indications: Skin resurfacing, epidermal nevi, verrucae, skin tags, keratoses, treatment of wrinkles |
| -ENT Surgery Indications: ENT lesions, cysts, polyps, hyperkeratosis, oral leukoplakia |
| -Oral/Maxillofacial Indications: Oral and glossal lesions, gingivectomy |
| -General Surgery Indications: Surgical incision/excision, vaporization and coagulation of soft tissue during any general |
General Surgery Indications: Surgical incision, vaporization and coagulation of soft tissue during any general surgery application where skin incision, tissue dissection, excision of lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, lesions, tissue ablation and vessel coagulation
-Podiatry Indications: Warts, plantar verrucae, large mosaic verrucae
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-Ophthalmology Indications: Soft tissue surrounding the eye
-Gynecology Indications: Herpes simplex, endometrial adhesion, CIN (Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia), cysts, condiloma
-Genitourinary Indications: Lesions of the external genis, scrotum and urethra, vulvar lesions, polyps and familial polyps of the colon
1064 nm Diode Laser in dentistry:
- -Excisional and incisional biopsies
-Excision and vaporization of herpes simplex I and II
- -Frenectomy and frenotomy
- -Gingivectomy
- -Gingivoplasty
- -Gingival incision and excision
- -Hemostasis
- -Implant recovery
- -Operculectomy
- -Pulpotomy and pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy
-Removal of filling material such as gutta percha or resin as adjunct treatment during root canal therapy -Sulcular debridement or soft tissue curettage (removal of diseased or inflamed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket to improve clinical indices including gingival index, gingival bleeding index, probe depth, attachment loss, and tooth mobility)
-Treatment of aphthous ulcers and herpetic lesions
1064 nm Diode Laser in dermatology and other surgical areas:
-General surgery indications: surgical incision, vaporization and coagulation of soft tissue. All soft tissue is included, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cattillage, meniscus, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, organs and glands, fibroma removal.
-Podiatry (ablation, vaporization, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue) including: Matrixectomy, Periungual and subungual warts, Plantar warts, Radical nail excision, Neuromas.
-Temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g. dermatophytes Trichophyton rubrum and T mentagrophytes and/or yeasts Candida albicans, etc.)
1064 nm Diode Laser in therapy:
-Temporary relief of muscle and joint pain and stiffness, arthritis pain or muscle spasm, temporary increase in local blood circulation and/or promoting relaxation of muscle.
670 nm Diode Laser in low level laser therapy:
-Temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm, and for the temporary increase in local blood circulation and/or temporary relaxation of muscles.
808 nm Diode Laser in dentistry:
Incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of oral soft tissues including the following:
-Gingival troughing for crown impression
- -Gingivectomy
- -Gingivoplasty
- -Gingival incision and excision
- -Hemostasis and coagulation
- -Excisional and incisional biopsies
- -Fibroma removal
- -Frenectomy and frenotomy
- -Oral papillectomies
- -Soft tissue crown lengthening
- -Treatment of aphthous ulcers
- -Treatment of herpetic lesions
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### Periodontology:
- -Laser soft tissue curettage,
- -Laser removal of diseased, inflamed and necrosed soft tissue within the periodontal pocket
Cosmetic Dentistry:
- -Laser-assisted bleaching/whitening of the teeth,
- -Light activation for bleaching materials for teeth whitening
Implant recovery
808 nm Diode Laser in therapy:
-Temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm, minor sprains and strains, and minor muscular back pain; the temporary increase in local blood circulation; the temporary relaxation of muscle.
980 nm Diode Laser in dentistry:
- -Gingival troughing
- -Crown lengthening
- -Gingivoplasty
- -Coagulation
- -Hemostasis of donor site
- -Implant recovery
- -Implant uncovery
- -Soft tissue curettage
- -Sulcular debridement
- -Biopsy
- -Frenectomy
- -Operculectomy
- -Exposure of unerupted teeth
- -Pulpotomy
- -Treatment of aphthous ulcers
- -Excision of lesions
- -Light activation of bleaching materials for teeth whitening
1470 nm Diode Laser:
-Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, hemostasis and/or coagulation of soft tissue -Endovascular coagulation and endovenous occlusion of the greatest saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux
1940 nm Diode Laser:
-Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, hemostasis and/or coagulation of soft tissue
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <div> <span> 区 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> |
| <div> <span> ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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# 510(k) Summary
# SUBMITTER'S INFORMATION
| Submitter: | Fotona d.o.o.<br>Stegne 7<br>1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia<br>Phone: +386 1 5009 100<br>Fax: +386 1 5009 200 |
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| Contact Person: | Marko Berdajs, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>Phone: +386 1 5009 119<br>E-mail: marko.berdajs@fotona.com |
| Date: | March 26, 2020 |
# DEVICE INFORMATION
| Device Trade Name: | Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform |
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| Common name: | Medical Laser System |
| Classification name: | GEX-Powered Laser Surgical Instrument, General and Plastic Surgery<br>21 CFR 878.4810, Class II |
| Product Code: | GEX |
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# DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform consists of a console, a footswitch and attachable laser modules. The Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform is a multi-application, multi-technology platform that supports the following modules: i) Flash-lamp pumped solid state laser modules and ii) Diode laser modules. Output parameters and other system features are controlled from the touch-screen control panel on the console, which provides an interface to the system microcontroller through an LCD touch-screen. The console allows simultenous attachment of a solid state laser module and a diode module with up to three selectable diode laser wavelengths.
The following therapeutic laser modules are currently available with the SkyPulse platform: 2940 nm Er:YAG Laser Module, 1064 nm Diode Laser Module, 808 nm Diode Laser Module, 670 nm Diode Laser Module, 980 nm Diode Laser Module, 1470 nm Diode Laser Module and 1940 nm Diode Laser Module. A diode aiming beam is combined with all therapeutic laser beams. The combined therapeutic and aiming beams are guided either through an articulated arm to an optical handpiece (in the case of the Er: YAG laser), or through an optical fiber delivery system to an optical handpiece or to the bare fiber distal end.
# INTENDED USE
The Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform, and its accessories, will be marketed for the following indications:
## 2940 nm Er:YAG Laser in dentistry:
- Intra-oral soft tissue surgery (incision, excision, ablation, coagulation) •
- . Leukoplakia
- Pulpotomy as adjunct to root canal retreatment •
- . Pulp extirpation
- Removal of fibromae
- . Removal of granulated tissue
- Caries removal, cavity preparation, enamel roughening
- Sulcular debridement
- . Tooth preparation to obtain access to root canal debridement and cleaning, root canal preparation including enlargement
- Cutting, shaving, contouring and resection of oral osseous tissue (bone)
- Osteotomy, osseous crown lengthening, osteoplasty •
- . Apicectomy surgery
- Removal of subgingival calculi in periodontal pockets with periodontitis by closed or open curettage
- . Laser removal of porcelain and ceramic crowns and veneers
- Flap preparation incision of soft-tissue to prepare a flap and expose the bone •
- Cutting bone to prepare a window access to the apex (apices) of the root(s) .
- Root-end preparation for retrofill •
- . Full thickness flap
- Partial thickness flap •
- Split thickness flap
- . 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
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pocket lining junctional epithelium
- . Excisional and incisional biopsies
- 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 .
- Gingivoplastv
- . Implant recovery
- . Root canal debridement and cleaning
- . Soft tissue crown lengthening
- Laser root canal disinfection after endodontic treatment
### 2940 nm Er: YAG Laser in dermatology and other surgical areas:
- Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Indications: Skin resurfacing, epidermal nevi, . verrucae, skin tags, keratoses, treatment of wrinkles.
- ENT Surgery Indications: ENT lesions, cysts, polyps, hyperkeratosis, oral leukoplakia
- . Oral/Maxillofacial Indications: Oral and glossal lesions, gingivectomy
- . General Surgery Indications: Surgical incision/excision, vaporization and coagulation of soft tissue during any general surgery application where skin incision, tissue dissection, excision of lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, lesions, tissue ablation and vessel coagulation
- Podiatry Indications: Warts, plantar verrucae, large mosaic verrucae •
- . Ophthalmology Indications: Soft tissue surrounding the eye
- . Gynecology Indications: Herpes simplex, endometrial adhesion, CIN (Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia), cysts, condiloma
- Genitourinary Indications: Lesions of the external genitalia, urethra and anus, penis, . scrotum and urethra, vulvar lesions, polyps and familial polyps of the colon
### 1064 nm Diode Laser in dentistry:
- . Excisional and incisional biopsies
- Excision and vaporization of herpes simplex I and II .
- Frenectomy and frenotomy .
- Gingivectomy .
- . Gingivoplasty
- . Gingival incision and excision
- . Hemostasis
- . Implant recovery
- . Operculectomy
- . Pulpotomy and pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy
- Removal of filling material such as gutta percha or resin as adjunct treatment during . root canal therapy
- . Sulcular debridement or soft tissue curettage (removal of diseased or inflamed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket to improve clinical indices including gingival index. gingival bleeding index, probe depth, attachment loss, and tooth mobility)
- . Treatment of aphthous ulcers and herpetic lesions
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## 1064 nm Diode Laser in dermatology and other surgical areas:
- General surgery indications: surgical incision, excision, vaporization and coagulation of soft tissue. All soft tissue is included, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartillage, meniscus, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, organs and glands, fibroma removal.
- . Podiatry (ablation, vaporization, incision, excision, and coagulation of soft tissue) including: Matrixectomy, Periungual and subungual warts, Plantar warts, Radical nail excision, Neuromas.
- Temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g. dermatophytes . Trichophyton rubrum and T mentagrophytes and/or yeasts Candida albicans, etc.)
# 1064 nm Diode Laser in therapy:
- Temporary relief of muscle and joint pain and stiffness, arthritis pain or muscle spasm, . temporary increase in local blood circulation and/or promoting relaxation of muscle.
## 670 nm Diode Laser in low level laser therapy:
- Temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or . muscle spasm, and for the temporary increase in local blood circulation and/or temporary relaxation of muscles.
## 808 nm Diode Laser in dentistry:
- Incision, excision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of oral soft tissues including . the following:
- o Gingival troughing for crown impression
- Gingivectomy o
- O Gingivoplasty
- Gingival incision and excision o
- O Hemostasis and coagulation
- o Excisional and incisional biopsies
- Fibroma removal o
- Frenectomy and frenotomy o
- Oral papillectomies o
- Soft tissue crown lengthening o
- Treatment of aphthous ulcers o
- Treatment of herpetic lesions o
- . Periodontology:
- Laser soft tissue curettage o
- Laser removal of diseased, inflamed and necrosed soft tissue within the o periodontal pocket
- Cosmetic Dentistry: .
- Laser-assisted bleaching/whitening of the teeth o
- Light activation for bleaching materials for teeth whitening o
- Implant recovery .
### 808 nm Diode Laser in therapy:
- Temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or . muscle spasm, minor sprains and strains, and minor muscular back pain; the temporary increase in local blood circulation; the temporary relaxation of muscle.
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## 980 nm Diode Laser in dentistry:
- Gingival troughing •
- Crown lengthening
- Gingivoplasty •
- Coagulation •
- Hemostasis of donor site
- Implant recovery
- Implant uncovery •
- Soft tissue curettage
- Sulcular debridement
- Biopsy
- Frenectomy
- . Operculectomy
- Exposure of unerupted teeth
- Pulpotomy
- Treatment of aphthous ulcers •
- . Excision of lesions
- Light activation of bleaching materials for teeth whitening •
# 1470 nm Diode Laser:
- Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, hemostasis and/or coagulation of soft tissue .
- Endovascular coagulation and endovenous occlusion of the greatest saphenous vein in patients with superficial vein reflux
# 1940 nm Diode Laser:
- Incision, excision, ablation, vaporization, hemostasis and/or coagulation of soft tissue .
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# SUMMARY OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform has either identical or similar applicable technological and design characteristics (design, chemical composition, energy source, wavelength, active medium, cooling system, power supply, beam delivery, controls, housing) as the previously cleared Fotona LightWalker Laser System Family (K191554), Biolase WaterLase Laser System Family (K190319), Fotona Dynamis Pro Laser System Family (K182088), Sciton Joule Multi-Platorform System (K101916), Fox Q-810, Q-980 and Q-1064 Diode Laser (K073322), G.N.S neoLaser neoV Diode Laser Family (K133006), Dentsply Sirona SIROLaser Advance+ (K170500), Fotona XD Diode Laser System (K083034), AMD Picasso Plus (K152939), MedX Electronics MedX LPS 200 Portable Laser (Oralase) (K082707), Biolase ezlase (K083069), Biolase Epic Pro (K163128) and G.N.S neoLaser neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers (K152722). The output characteristics are for the intended use the same as those of the predicate devices. All lasers utilize Class II aiming beams which pose no hazard to the user. All systems are microprocessor controlled devices. The microprocessor control regulates normal operation, permits parameter selection and avoids hazard incidence. All systems utilize an internal closed loop water-air heat exchanger circuit for optimal thermal control of the laser cavity. The risks and benefits for the Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform are identical to the predicate devices when used for similar clinical applications.
A comparison of the technical specifications for the intended use of the Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform with the previously cleared devices is provided in Tables 1-7.
| | Sciton Joule<br>Multi-<br>Platorform<br>System<br>(K101916) | LightWalker<br>Laser System<br>Family<br>(K191554) | WaterLase<br>Laser System<br>Family<br>(K190319) | Dynamis Pro<br>Laser System<br>Familv<br>(K182088) | Fotona<br>SkyPulse Laser<br>Platform<br>(this<br>submission) |
|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| Energy<br>source | Solid state<br>Er: YAG | Solid state<br>Er:YAG | Solid state<br>Er,Cr:YSGG | Solid state<br>Er: YAG | Solid state<br>Er: YAG |
| Wavelength | 2940 nm | 2940 nm | 2780 nm | 2940 nm | 2940 nm |
| Aiming beam | Laser diode 630-<br>680 nm | Laser diode 635<br>nm/650 nm (red)<br>Laser diode 635<br>or 520-532 nm<br>nm (red) ; < 1 mW<br>(green); < 1 mW | | Laser diode 635<br>nm/650 nm (red) :<br>< 1 mW | Laser diode 635<br>nm/650 nm (red) :<br>< l mW |
| Power | up to 20 W | Up to 20 W | Up to 10 W | Up to 20 W | Up to 5 W |
| Energy per<br>pulse | Up to 1500 mJ | Up to 1500 mJ | Up to 600 mJ | Up to 3000 mJ | Up to 400 mJ |
| Pulse width | 150-1500 µs | 50-1000 µs | 60-700 μs | 50-1500 us | 50-1000 us |
| Repetition<br>rate | Up to 100 Hz | Up to 100 Hz | Up to 100 Hz | Up to 50 Hz | Up to 40 Hz |
| Delivery<br>system | Contact and<br>non-contact<br>handpieces<br>connected to the<br>system via<br>articulated arm | Articulated arm | Fiber delivery | Articulated arm | Articulated arm |
| User interface | Touch screen<br>control | Touch screen<br>control | Touch screen<br>control | Touch screen<br>control | Touch screen<br>control |
Table 1: Comparison table of the technical specifications of Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform with a flash-lamp pumped Er: YAG solid state laser module - with previously cleared devices.
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Table 2: Comparison table of the technical specifications of Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform with the 1064 nm Diode Laser Module – with previously cleared devices.
| | LightWalker<br>Laser System<br>Family<br>(K191554) | Fox Q-810, Q-980<br>and Q-1064 Diode<br>Laser<br>(K073322) | neoV Diode Laser<br>Family<br>(K133006) | Fotona SkyPulse<br>Laser Platform<br>(this submission) |
|-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| Energy source | Solid state Nd:YAG | Solid state diode | Solid state diode | Solid state diode |
| Wavelength | 1064 nm | 1064 nm | 1064 nm | 1064 nm |
| Aiming beam | Laser diode 635<br>nm/650 nm (red) or<br>520-532 nm (green); < 1<br>mW | Laser diode 532 nm<br>(green) ; < 1 mW | Laser diode 532 nm | Laser diode 635<br>nm/650 nm (red) ; < 1<br>mW |
| Power | Up to 15 W | Up to 10 W | Up to 20 W | Up to 32 W |
| Pulse width | 0.1- 25 ms; QCW | 0.1 ms - CW | 0.1 ms - 30 s; CW | 10 ms - 10 s; CW |
| Repetition rate | Up to 100 Hz | Pulse interval: 0.1<br>ms - CW | CW or up to 30 Hz | CW or up to 100<br>Hz |
| Delivery system | Fiber delivery | Fiber delivery | Fiber delivery | Fiber delivery |
| User interface | Touch screen<br>control | Touch screen<br>control | Touch screen<br>control | Touch screen<br>control |
Table 3: Comparison table of the technical specifications of Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform with the 670 nm Diode Laser Module – with previously cleared device.
| | SIROLaser Advance+<br>(K170500) | Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform<br>(this submission) |
|-----------------|---------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| Energy source | Solid state diode | Solid state diode |
| Wavelength | 660 nm | 670 nm |
| Power range | 0.1 W | 0.1-4 W |
| Pulse width | 10 μs – 0.99 s; CW | 10 ms – 10 s; CW |
| Repetition rate | CW or up to 20 kHz | CW or up to 100 Hz |
| Delivery system | Fiber delivery | Fiber delivery |
| User interface | Touch screen control | Touch screen control |
Table 4: Comparison table of the technical specifications of Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform with the 808 nm Diode Laser Module – with previously cleared devices.
| | XD Diode Laser<br>System<br>(K083034) | Picasso Plus<br>(K152939) | ezlase<br>(K083069) | MedX LPS<br>200 Portable<br>Laser<br>(Oralase)<br>(K082707) | Fotona SkyPulse<br>Laser Platform<br>(this submission) |
|--------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| Energy<br>source | Solid state diode | Solid state<br>diode | Solid state<br>diode | Solid state<br>diode | Solid state diode |
| Wavelengt<br>h | 810 ± 10 nm | 810 ± 10 nm | 810 ± 15 nm | 808 nm | 808 nm |
| Power | Up to 7 W | Up to 7 W | Up to 4.5 W | Up to 0.25 W | 0.1-33 W |
| Pulse width | 0.025 - 25 ms; CW | 20 ms -10 s;<br>CW | 0.06 ms - 10<br>ms; CW | CW | 10 ms - 10 s; CW |
| Repetition<br>rate | CW or 20 Hz - 10<br>kHz | CW or up to 50<br>Hz | CW or up to 10<br>kHz | CW | CW or up to 100<br>Hz |
| Delivery | Fiber delivery | Fiber delivery | Fiber delivery | Fiber delivery | Fiber delivery |
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| | XD Diode Laser<br>System<br>(K083034) | Picasso Plus<br>(K152939) | ezlase<br>(K083069) | MedX LPS<br>200 Portable<br>Laser<br>(Oralase)<br>(K082707) | Fotona SkyPulse<br>Laser Platform<br>(this submission) |
|-------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| system | | | | | |
| User<br>interface | Button control | Touch screen<br>control | Touch screen<br>control | Button control | Touch screen<br>control |
Table 5: Comparison table of the technical specifications of Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform with the 980 nm Diode Laser Module – with previously cleared device.
| | Epic Pro<br>(K163128) | Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform<br>(this submission) | |
|-----------------|------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|--|
| Energy source | Solid state diode<br>Solid state diode | | |
| Wavelength | 980 ± 20 nm | 980 nm | |
| Power range | Up to 25 W | Up to 35 W | |
| Pulse width | 10 µs - 100 ms; CW<br>10 ms - 10 s; CW | | |
| Repetition rate | CW or up to 20 kHz<br>CW or up to 100 Hz | | |
| Delivery system | Fiber delivery<br>Fiber delivery | | |
| User interface | Touch screen control | Touch screen control | |
Table 6: Comparison table of the technical specifications of Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform with the 1470 nm Diode Laser Module – with previously cleared devices.
| | Fox Q-810, Q-980 and Q-<br>1064 Diode Laser<br>(K073322) | neoV980 & neoV1470<br>Diode Lasers<br>(K152722) | Fotona SkyPulse Laser<br>Platform<br>(this submission) |
|-----------------|----------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| Energy source | Solid state diode | Solid state diode | Solid state diode |
| Wavelength | 980 nm | 1470 nm | 1470 nm |
| Power range | Up to 12 W | Up to 12 W | Up to 22 W |
| Pulse width | 0.1 ms to CW | CW or pulse on: 5-8 s.<br>pulse off: 0.5 s | 10 ms - 10 s; CW |
| Repetition rate | Pulse interval: 0.1 ms -<br>CW | CW or 0.125-0.2 Hz | CW or up to 100 Hz |
| Delivery system | Fiber delivery | Fiber delivery | Fiber delivery |
| User interface | Touch screen control | Touch screen control | Touch screen control |
Table 7: Comparison table of the technical specifications of Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform with the 1940 nm Diode Laser Module – with previously cleared device.
| | Fox Q-810, Q-980 and Q-1064 Diode Laser<br>(K073322) | Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform<br>(this submission) |
|-----------------|------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| Energy source | Solid state diode | Solid state diode |
| Wavelength | 980 nm | 1940 nm |
| Power range | Up to 12 W | Up to 7.5 W |
| Pulse width | 0.1 ms to CW | CW or 10 ms - 10 s |
| Repetition rate | Pulse interval: 0.1 ms – CW | CW or up to 100 Hz |
| Delivery system | Fiber delivery | Fiber delivery |
| User interface | Touch screen control | Touch screen control |
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# TESTING
Clinical testing: No clinical testing was needed.
Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform is designed, tested and will be manufactured in accordance with both mandatory and voluntary standards:
# EN 60601-1:2006 + A1:2013 *
Medical electrical equipment -- Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance.
#### EN 60601-1-2:2015
Medical electrical equipment -- Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests.
#### EN 60601-2-22:2013 **
Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment.
### EN 60601-1-6:2010 + A1:2015 *
Medical electrical equipment -- Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability.
EN 62366:2008 + A1:2015 *
Medical devices - Application of usability engineering to medical devices.
### EN 60825-1:2014 *
Safety of laser products -- Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements.
#### EN ISO 14971:2012
Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices.
### EN 62304:2006 * + A1:2015
Medical device software - Software life-cycle processes.
### EN ISO 17664:2004*
Sterilization of medical devices - Information to be provided by the manufacturer for the processing of resterilizable medical devices
### EN ISO 10993-1:2009#
Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
#### * For international compliance see CB Scheme standards
+ The standard EN 60601-2-22:2013 and EN 60601-1-2:2015 have been published but not harmonized yet. It is however our decision to follow the current state of the art assuming the newer standards assure a higher level of safety.
# A new version of this standard, EN ISO 17664:2017, has been issued. The 36-month transition period is currently in effect. Transition to new standard version is underway (I-6522).
## A new version of this standard, EN ISO 10993-1:2018, has been issued. The 36-month transition period is currently in effect. Transition to new standard version is underway (I-7547).
### CB Scheme standards:
#### IEC 60601-1:2005 + A1:2012
Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance.
#### IEC 60601-1-2:2014
Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests.
### IEC 60601-2-22:2007 + A1:2012
Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment.
### IEC 60601-1-6:2010 + A1:2013
Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability.
### IEC 60601-1-9:2007 + A1:2013
Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-9: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Requirements for environmentally conscious design.
### IEC 60825-1:2014
Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements.
### IEC 62366:2007 + A1:2014
Medical devices - Application of usability engineering to medical devices.
### IEC 62304:2006 + A1:2015
Medical device software - Software life-cycle processes.
Laboratory testing was conducted to support that the proposed Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform meets all design specifications and that meets all design specifications and that it is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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# STATEMENT OF SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform shares the same indications for use, similar design and functional features with predicate devices, and therefore Fotona believes that Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform is substantially equivalent to the Fotona LightWalker Laser System Family (K191554), Biolase WaterLase Laser System Family (K190319), Fotona Dynamis Pro Laser System Family (K182088), Sciton Joule Multi-Platorform System (K101916), Fox Q-810, Q-980 and Q-1064 Diode Laser (K073322), G.N.S neoLaser neoV Diode Laser Family (K133006), Dentsply Sirona SIROLaser Advance+ (K170500), Fotona XD Diode Laser System (K083034), AMD Picasso Plus (K152939), MedX Electronics MedX LPS 200 Portable Laser (Oralase) (K082707). Biolase ezlase (K083069). Biolase Epic Pro (K163128) and G.N.S neoLaser neoV980 & neoV1470 Diode Lasers (K152722).
Based on its technical characteristics, performance test data, and its indications for use as listed above, the Fotona SkyPulse Laser Platform is found to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.