Who is the manufacturer of Hydrozid?

Medilink A/S filed the 510(k) submission for Hydrozid (K201740).

What is the FDA product code for Hydrozid?

GEH. It is classified under 21 CFR 878.4350 as a Class 2 device in the General, Plastic Surgery panel.

What is the regulatory pathway for Hydrozid?

510(k) clearance (submission type: Traditional).

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Hydrozid

K201740 · Medilink A/S · GEH · Jul 7, 2021 · General, Plastic Surgery

Device Facts

Record ID	K201740
Device Name	Hydrozid
Applicant	Medilink A/S
Product Code	GEH · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date	Jul 7, 2021
Decision	SESE
Submission Type	Traditional
Regulation	21 CFR 878.4350
Device Class	Class 2
Attributes	Therapeutic

Intended Use

Hydrozid (also known as R134A or 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane or HFC-134a or HFA-134a or fluorocarbon 134a) is to be used for the treatment of verruca (warts) including plantar warts, seborrheic keratosis, actinic keratosis, achrochordon (skin tags), molluscum contagiosum, age spots, dermatofibroma, small keloids, granuloma annulare, porokeratosis plantaris, angiomas, keratoacanthoma, chondrodermatitis, epithelial nevus, leukoplakia, granuloma pyogenicum, and pyogenic granuloma.

Device Story

Portable aerosol cryosurgery device; uses R134A (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane) cryogen to freeze target tissue; induces necrosis via heat transfer, cell death, and vascular stasis. Device consists of aerosol canister and single-patient application templates. Used by healthcare professionals in clinical settings for dermatological lesions. Physician applies cryogen to lesion; evaporation absorbs heat, freezing tissue to sub-zero temperatures; results in cell destruction and subsequent inflammation. Benefits include non-invasive removal of benign/premalignant skin growths.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing comparing thermal profiles (surface temperature, duration, iceball geometry) and temperature testing confirming ability to reach temperatures required for cell necrosis.

Technological Characteristics

Portable aerosol cryosurgery device. Cryogen: R134A (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane). Components: Aerosol canister, non-sterile single-patient application templates. Principle: Cryogenic heat transfer. Operation: Manual spray application. No electronic components or software.

Indications for Use

Indicated for professional use in the treatment of benign and premalignant skin lesions, including warts, keratosis, skin tags, molluscum contagiosum, age spots, dermatofibroma, keloids, granuloma annulare, porokeratosis, angiomas, keratoacanthoma, chondrodermatitis, epithelial nevus, leukoplakia, and pyogenic granuloma.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

(1) Cryosurgical unit with a liquid nitrogen cooled cryoprobe and accessories. A cryosurgical unit with a liquid nitrogen cooled cryoprobe and accessories is a device intended to destroy tissue during surgical procedures by applying extreme cold. (2) Cryosurgical unit with a nitrous oxide cooled cryoprobe and accessories. A cryosurgical unit with a nitrous oxide cooled cryoprobe and accessories is a device intended to destroy tissue during surgical procedures, including urological applications, by applying extreme cold. (3) Cryosurgical unit with a carbon dioxide cooled cryoprobe or a carbon dioxide dry ice applicator and accessories. A cryosurgical unit with a carbon dioxide cooled cryoprobe or a carbon dioxide dry ice applicator and accessories is a device intended to destroy tissue during surgical procedures by applying extreme cold. The device is intended to treat disease conditions such as tumors, skin cancers, acne scars, or hemangiomas (benign tumors consisting of newly formed blood vessels) and various benign or malignant gynecological conditions affecting vulvar, vaginal, or cervical tissue. The device is not intended for urological applications.

Predicate Devices

Cool Renewal (K161296)

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Submission Summary (Full Text)

{0}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/0/Picture/0 description: The image shows the logo of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The logo consists of two parts: a symbol on the left and the text "FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION" on the right. The symbol on the left is a stylized image of a human figure, and the text on the right is in blue. The text is arranged in three lines, with "FDA" on the first line, "U.S. FOOD & DRUG" on the second line, and "ADMINISTRATION" on the third line. July 7, 2021 MediLink A/S Cristina Teixeira Director for Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance Gammelmosevej 176A Kgs. Lyngby. 2800 Denmark Re: K201740 Trade/Device Name: Hydrozid Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4350 Regulation Name: Cryosurgical Unit And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEH Dated: June 8, 2021 Received: June 9, 2021 # Dear Cristina Teixeira: 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. 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For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems. For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100). Sincerely, Long Chen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ # Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known) K201740 Device Name Hydrozid ## Indications for Use (Describe) Hydrozid (also known as R134A or 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane or HFC-134a or fluorocarbon 134a) is to be used for the treatment of verruca (warts) including plantar warts, sebortheic keratosis, actinic keratosis, achrochordon (skin tags), molluscum contagiosum, age spots, dermatofibroma, small keloids, granuloma annulare, porokeratosis plantaris, angiomas, keratoacanthoma, chondrodermatitis, epithelial nevus, leukoplakia, granuloma pyogenicum, and pyogenic granuloma. | Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | <div> ☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </div> | | <div> ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </div> | # CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED. 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Date Prepared: July 6, 2021 Submitted by: MediLink A/S Klintehøj Vænge 6 > DK-3460 Birkerød Denmark +45 30 66 65 02 # Contact Person: Cristina Teixeira Director of Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance ct@medilink.dk Proprietary Name: Hydrozid® Common Name: Portable aerosol cryosurgery device Classification Name: Unit, Cryosurgical, Accessories Classification Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4350 Device: Class II Device Product Code: GEH Device Panel: General & Plastic Surgery Predicate Device: Cool Renewal® (K161296) ## Description of the Device 1. Hydrozid® is a portable aerosol cryosurgery device intended for the treatment of benign and premalignant skin lesions using a cryogen to freeze cells up to necrosis (cell destruction). The main device component is the aerosol canister containing cryogen spray. The device is provided in a kit containing a canister, application templates and Instructions for Use. The device is used with non-sterile, singlepatient application templates which are disposed after use. {4}------------------------------------------------ The mechanism of action for both Hydrozid® and the predicate device, Cool Renewal®, is based on the principles of cryosurgery (also referred as cryotherapy). Cryosurgery was first described in the 1800s and has since evolved into a wellestablished therapy within dermatology and other healthcare fields. Cryosurgery is performed using a cryogen to freeze the target tissue temperature to below the level that correlates with cell destruction also known as necrosis. The mechanism of action in cryosurgery are divided into 3 phases: (1) heat transfer, (2) cell death, and (3) inflammation. When the cryogen evaporates, it absorbs heat from its surroundings (heat transfer phase) causing cell destruction (cell death phase) due to: - . Direct effects of freezing on the cells - Vascular stasis which develops after thawing. During cryosurgery, both extracellular and intracellular ice formation occur, with fast freezing in the center of the lesion, and slow freezing on the outside border. The loss of blood supply to the treated area eradicates the likelihood of survival of the cells in the frozen tissue (inflammation phase). ## Indications for Use Statement 2. Hydrozid® (also known as R134A or 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane or HFC-134a or HFA-134a or fluorocarbon 134a) is to be used for the treatment of verruca (warts) including plantar warts, seborrheic keratosis, actinic keratosis, achrochordon (skin tags), molluscum contagiosum, age spots, dermatofibroma, small keloids, granuloma annulare, porokeratosis plantaris, angjomas, keratoacanthoma, chondrodermatitis, epithelial nevus, leukoplakia, granuloma pyogenicum, and pyogenic granuloma. ## 3. Substantial Equivalence Discussion The Hydrozid® intended use, indications and clinical application as well as the overall technical characteristics are substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The below table (table 5.3-1) compares the Hydrozid® to the predicate device with respect to intended use, technological characteristics and principles of operation. Differences between Hydrozid® and the predicate device are related to minor material and design elements. {5}------------------------------------------------ Table 5.3-1: Substantial Equivalence Summary | Device Trade Name | Hydrozid® | Cool Renewal® | Significant Differences | |---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Manufacturer | MediLink A/S | Cool Renewal LCC | N/A | | Common Name | Portable aerosol cryosurgery device | Portable aerosol cryosurgery device | Same | | Classification name | Unit, Cryosurgical, Accessories | Unit, Cryosurgical, Accessories | Same | | Regulation number | 21 CFR 878.4350 | 21 CFR 878.4350 | Same | | Class | II | II | Same | | Device Product Code | GEH | GEH | Same | | Device Panel | General & Plastic Surgery. | General & Plastic Surgery. | Same | | Sterile | No | No | Same | | Indications for Use | Hydrozid® (also known as R134A or 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane or HFC-134a or HFA-134a or fluorocarbon 134a) is to be used for the treatment of verruca (warts) including plantar warts, seborrheic keratosis, actinic keratosis, achrochordon (skin | 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane, Pentafluoroethane, and 1,1,1-trifluoroethane is to be used for the treatment of verruca (warts) including plantar warts, seborrheic keratosis, actinic keratosis, achrochordon (skin tags), molluscum contagiosum, age spots, | Same | | | tags), molluscum contagiosum, age spots, dermatofibroma, small keloids, granuloma annulare, porokeratosis plantaris, angiomas, keratoacanthoma, chondrodermatitis, epithelial nevus, leukoplakia, granuloma pyogenicum, and pyogenic granuloma. | dermatofibroma, small keloids, granuloma annulare, porokeratosis plantaris, angiomas, keratoacanthoma, chondrodermatitis, epithelial nevus, leukoplakia, granuloma pyogenicum, and pyogenic granuloma. | | | Intended Users | For professional use only. | For professional use only | Same | | Mechanism of Action | Cryosurgery: freeze the target tissue temperature to below the level that correlates with cell destruction (necrosis). When the cryogen evaporates, it absorbs heat from its surroundings causing cell | Cryosurgery: freeze the target tissue temperature to below the level that correlates with cell destruction (necrosis). When the cryogen evaporates, it absorbs heat from its surroundings causing cell destruction due to: | Same | | | Direct effects of freezing on the cells Vascular stasis which develops after thawing. The mechanism of action in cryosurgery are divided into 3 phases: (1) heat transfer, (2) Cell death, and (3) inflammation. | Direct effects of freezing on the cells Vascular stasis which develops after thawing. The mechanism of action in cryosurgery are divided into 3 phases: (1) heat transfer, (2) Cell death, and (3) inflammation. | | | Cryogen | R134A: 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (CAS 354-33-6). | R404A: 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (CAS 354-33-6); Pentafluoroethane (CAS 420-46-2); 1,1,1,- trifluoroethane (CAS 811-97-2) | Similar. Hydrozid® contains only 1 cryogen which is also part of the Cool Renewal® mixture. The cryogen is already used in the predicate device as well as well-established in other medical application (e.g., asthma inhalers and | | | | | skin applications). Furthermore, performance data show Hydrozid® achieves a thermal profile comparable to the predicate device. Hence, no new safety or efficacy concerns are raised. | | Freezing time | Transient use; < 1 minute. Specific freeze time determined by the type, size and location of the lesion being treated | Transient use; <1 minute. Specific freeze time determined by the type, size and location of the lesion being treated | Same. | | Applicator | Application Templates | Foam Tipped Applicator Plastic Isolation Funnel Foam Tipped Skin Tag Tweezer | Similar. Both devices are supplied with accessories that allow the application for | | | | | directly into the | | | | | patient's skin. | {6}------------------------------------------------ {7}------------------------------------------------ {8}------------------------------------------------ {9}------------------------------------------------ Testing and argumentation rationale were provided to support the equivalence of the Hydrozid® and shows that no new questions of safety and effectiveness have been introduced with this device. The safety and effectiveness of the Hydrozid® are adequately supported by the testing rationale, substantial equivalence information, materials information, and comparison of technical characteristics provided within this premarket notification. ### Non-Clinical Performance Data 4. As part of demonstrating safety and effectiveness of Hydrozid®, and substantial equivalence to the predicate device, a bench test was performed to analyze the thermal profile (surface temperature, duration of the surface temperature and iceball geometry and size) of the cryogen R134A and the predicate device cryogen. The bench test determined that Hydrozid® cryogen performed equivalently to the cryogen of the predicate device. A second temperature testing performed on Hydrozid® confirmed that the cryogen R134A could reach the minimum desired temperature for cell destruction and vascular stasis in both the minimum and maximum treatment time. ### 5. Clinical Performance Data There was no clinical testing required to support the medical device as the indications for use are equivalent to those of the predicate devices. Portable aerosol cryosurgery devices have been on the market for decades and their clinical safety and efficacy has been established. The non-clinical testing detailed in this submission supports the substantial equivalence of the device. ### 6. Statement of Substantial Equivalence By definition, a device is substantially equivalent when the device has the same intended use and the same technological characteristics as the previously cleared {10}------------------------------------------------ predicate device. While there are minor differences between the Hydrozid® and its predicate device, such differences do not affect the principle of operation or mode of action of the Hydrozid®. Existing differences do not raise new questions regarding safety and effectiveness as compared to the predicate device. It has been shown in these 510(k) submissions that the minor differences between the Hydrozid® and the predicate device do not raise any questions regarding its safety and effectiveness. The Hydrozid® device is determined to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device, Cool Renewal®. ## Conclusion 7. The Hydrozid® device, based on comparison test to the predicate, is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, Cool Renewal®.