K201406 · Wontech Co., Ltd. · GEX · Jul 22, 2020 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K201406
Device Name
Picowon
Applicant
Wontech Co., Ltd.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jul 22, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Picowon is indicated for tattoo and benign pigmented lesions removal.
Device Story
Picowon is an Alexandrite laser system (755 nm) used for tattoo and benign pigmented lesion removal. System components include laser head with Alexandrite medium, xenon flash lamps, cooling system, power supply, and articulated arm with handpiece. Operated by a physician in a clinical setting; parameters controlled via software GUI; foot switch triggers pulses. Laser energy converts to heat upon skin contact, disrupting pigment particles without damaging surrounding tissue; fragments are cleared as skin renews. Device lacks external wired/wireless communication interfaces. Benefits include non-invasive pigment removal.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including electrical safety (AAMI ES60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), laser safety (IEC 60825-1), and in-house performance verification of spot size, energy density, output accuracy, and stability.
Technological Characteristics
Flash lamp-excited solid-state Alexandrite laser; 755 nm wavelength; 6.37 J/cm² max fluence; 600-800 ps pulse duration; 1-5 Hz repetition rate. Articulated arm delivery with zoom handpiece (2-8 mm). Water-cooled laser cavity. No external connectivity (USB, Wi-Fi, etc.). Software-controlled GUI. Complies with AAMI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-22, and IEC 60825-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for tattoo and benign pigmented lesions removal in patients requiring laser dermatological treatment.
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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July 22, 2020
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WON TECH Co., Ltd. Jake Yu Staff of Regulatory Affairs 64 Techno 8-Ro, Yuseong-gu Daejeon, 34028 Korea, Republic Of
Re: K201406
Trade/Device Name: Picowon 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: May 25, 2020 Received: May 28, 2020
Dear Jake Yu:
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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Sincerely,
Colin Kejing Chen, Ph.D. Acting Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K201406
Device Name Picowon
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Picowon is indicated for tattoo and benign pigmented lesions removal.
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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64 Techno 8-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, 34028 Tel: +82-70-7836-6921 / Fax: +82-70-934-9491
## 510(k) Summary
[As required by 21 CFR 807.92]
### 1. Date Prepared [21 CFR 807.92(a)(a)] July 16, 2020
#### 2. Submitter's Information [21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)]
- Name of Sponsor: WON TECH Co., Ltd.
- 64 Techno 8-Ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, - Address: Republic of Korea, 34028
- Contact Name: Jake Yu/ Staff of Regulatory Affair
- Telephone No.: +82-70-7836-6921 -
- -Fax No.: +82-70-934-9491
- Email Address: regulatory(@wtlaser.com -
- Name of Manufacturer: . Same as Sponsor
- -Address: Same as Sponsor
#### 3. Trade Name, Common Name, Classification [21 CFR 807.92(a)(2)|
| Trade Name | Picowon |
|-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name | Powered Laser Surgical Instrument |
| Device Classification Name | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in<br>dermatology (21 CFR 878.4810, Product Code GEX) |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Classification Product Code | GEX |
| Device Class | Class II |
| 510k Review Panel | General & Plastic Surgery |
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#### Identification of Predicate Device(s) [21 CFR 807.92(a)(3)| 4.
The identified predicate devices within this submission are shown as follow:
Primary Predicate device
| • | 510(k) Number: | K121346 |
|---|----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| • | Applicant: | CYNOSURE, INC. |
| • | Classification Name: | Laser surgical instrument for use in general<br>and plastic surgery and in dermatology<br>(21 CFR878.4810, Product Code GEX) |
| • | Trade Name: | Picosure™ workstation |
#### Description of the Device [21 CFR 807.92(a)(4)] న్.
The Picowon laser system is Alexandrite laser system. The Picowon laser system consists of an Alexandrite laser head, a power supply, a cooling system, a delivery system and other electrical components. The laser head contains Alexandrite laser medium, and two high-intensity xenon flash lamps enclosed together into the water cooling housing and two reflected mirrors fixed, in the special adjustable holders composed the laser cavity. And Picowon does not contain any external wired and/or wireless communication interfaces (Wired: USB, ethernet, SD, CD, RGA, etc. or Wireless: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RF, inductive, Cloud, etc.).
The laser energies generated by the medium of Alexandrite is converted to the heat energy once it gets to human skin surface and used for tattoos and benign pigmented lesions removal. The combination of wavelength, pulse duration and energy fluence are disrupting the tattoo dye or pigment particles under the skin without harming the surrounding tissue. The fragment particles eventually surface and fade as the epidermal layer or the skin is renewed. The system delivers laser energy at a wavelength of 755 nm. The output of the laser is delivered to the treatment area through an articulated Arm with a handpiece. A trigger (Foot Switch) controls the delivery of pulses. The treatment parament parameters and other functions operated by software on the graphical user interface.
#### Indications for Use [21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)] 6.
The Picowon is indicated for tattoo and benign pigmented lesions removal.
#### Determination of Substantial Equivalence [21 CFR 807.92(a)(6) and 21 CFR 807.92(b)] 7.
There are no significant differences in the technological characteristics of this device compared to the predicate device which adversely affect safety or effectiveness. Provided below is a table summarizing and comparing the technological characteristics of the Picowon and the predicate device:
| | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | SE decision |
|----------|-----------------|------------------|-------------|
| K Number | K201406 | K121346 | - |
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| | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | SE decision |
|----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | WON TECH Co., Ltd. | Cynosure, Inc. | - |
| Model | Picowon | Picosure™ workstation | - |
| Product Code | GEX | GEX | Same |
| Indications for Use | The Picowon is indicated for<br>tattoo and benign pigmented<br>lesions removal. | The Picosure™ workstation is<br>indicated for tattoo and benign<br>pigmented lesions removal. | Same |
| Laser Type | Flash lamp-excited, Solid<br>state Alexandrite laser | Flash lamp-excited, Solid state<br>Alexandrite laser | Same |
| Wavelength | 755nm | 755nm | Same |
| Maximum Average<br>Fluence | 6.37 J/cm² | 6.37 J/cm² | Same |
| Pulse Duration | 600-800 ps | 450-900 ps | Similar, in the range<br>of pulse duration of<br>predicate device,<br>more specific |
| Repetition Rate | 1-5 Hz | 1-10 Hz | Similar, less than<br>predicate device,<br>safer |
| Spot Size | Zoom 2, 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 5.5, 6, 7,<br>8 mm | Zoom 2-6 mm,<br>Fixed 2,3,4,6,8,10 mm | Same |
The pulse duration of Picocare is in the range of the pulse duration of predicate device. So the tissue reaction has no difference between them. And the repetition rate is related with only treatment time, but not effectiveness. Therefore the key differences between Picowon and the predicate device are Pulse duration and Repetition rate which do not raise any new safety and effectiveness issues. The Picowon and predicate device have the same wavelength, output power and indications for use.
Verification and validation activities were conducted to establish the performance and safety characteristics of the Picowon. The results of these activities show that there are no any new safety and effectiveness issues. Therefore, the Picowon is considered substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
### Non-Clinical Test Summary [21 CFR 807.92(b)(1)]
1) Electrical Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility and Performance.
Bench tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:
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| Standards<br>No. | Standards<br>Organization | Standard Title | Version | Publication<br>Year |
|------------------|---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|---------------------|
| ES60601-1 | AAMI | Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General<br>Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance | Edition 3.1 | 2012 |
| 60601-1-2 | IEC | Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-2: General<br>Requirements for Safety - Collateral Standard:<br>Electromagnetic Compatibility - Requirements and Tests | Edition 4 | 2014 |
| 60601-2-22 | IEC | Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 2-22: Particular<br>Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance<br>of Surgical, Cosmetic, Therapeutic and Diagnostic Laser<br>Equipment | Edition 3 | 2012 |
| 60825-1 | IEC | Safety of Laser Products - Part 1: Equipment<br>Classification, and Requirements | Edition 3 | 2014 |
### 2) Software Validation
The Picowon contains MODERATE level of concern software was designed and developed according to a software development process and was verified and validated.
The software information is provided in accordance with FDA guidance: The content of premarket submissions for software contained in medical devices, on May 11, 2005.
### 3) Biocompatibility
As an accessory, Picowon handpiece tip was designed not contacting to patient skin for the laser treatment effectiveness and aiming beam indicates a treatment laser radiation zone.
### 4) In-House performance test
In-House performance test for Picowon was conducted for verifying the accuracy of main performance specifications such as irradiation range (spot size), energy density, laser output accuracy, guide beam output limitation, laser output stability, operation check of the safety devices such as beam shutters, deviation of focal position of treatment guide light, variable range of pulse width and accuracy of repetitive frequency.
### Clinical Test Summary [21 CFR 807.92(b)(2)]
No clinical studies were considered necessary and performed.
#### 8. Conclusion [21 CFR 807.92(b)(3)]
In according with the Federal Food & Drug and cosmetic Act, 21 CFR Part 807, and based on the information provided in this premarket notification WON TECH Co., Ltd., concludes that the Picowon is substantially equivalent in safety and effectiveness to the predicate device as described herein.
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