TheraFace LED
K212155 · Theragun, Inc. · OHS · Dec 21, 2021 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
| Record ID | K212155 |
| Device Name | TheraFace LED |
| Applicant | Theragun, Inc. |
| Product Code | OHS · General, Plastic Surgery |
| Decision Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Therapeutic |
Intended Use
1) The red light is intended to treat periorbital wrinkles. 2) The blue light is intended to treat mild to moderate inflammatory acne. 3) The Red + IR is intended to treat periorbital wrinkles.
Device Story
TheraFace LED is a portable, handheld, battery-powered device for home use. It utilizes LED light at specific wavelengths—red (633nm), blue (415nm), and infrared (830nm)—to treat facial skin. The device consists of a main control unit with attachment applicators for the LED irradiation ring. Users operate the device via a control button to select light modes. The device emits narrow-band light energy to the face for 5-7 minutes per treatment zone. The output is intended to reduce periorbital wrinkles and treat mild to moderate inflammatory acne. Healthcare providers do not operate the device; it is for patient self-use. The device provides visual feedback for on/off status, battery level, and voltage/current. Safety is managed through compliance with electrical and photobiological standards.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only, including usability study and light power density testing. Device demonstrated compliance with electrical safety (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), photobiological safety (IEC 62471, IEC 60601-2-57), and biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10).
Technological Characteristics
Handheld LED device; PC plastic and stainless steel construction. Wavelengths: Red (633±10nm), Blue (415±10nm), IR (830±10nm). Power source: 2x3.7V internal rechargeable lithium battery. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Not applicable. Safety standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11, IEC 60601-2-57, IEC 62471, IEC 60601-1-2. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for treatment of periorbital wrinkles (red light or red+IR) and mild to moderate inflammatory acne (blue light) in 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.
Predicate Devices
- 2 Face / Face Evolution (K171821)
- RED Light Device (K162489)
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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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December 21, 2021
Theragun, Inc. % Thomas Padula Vice President Regulatory Compliance Schiff & Company, Inc. 583 Mountain Avenue North Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
Re: K212155
Trade/Device Name: TheraFace LED 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: OHS, OLP, IRO Dated: July 7, 2021 Received: July 12, 2021
Dear Thomas Padula:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). 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.
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Sincerely.
Purva Pandya 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) K212155
Device Name TheraFace LED
Indications for Use (Describe)
The device can work in multiple function modes as following with different indication for use:
- 1) The red light is intended to treat periorbital wrinkles.
- 2) The blue light is intended to treat mild to moderate inflammatory acne.
- 3) The Red + IR is intended to treat periorbital wrinkles.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span></span> | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| <span></span> | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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#### 510(k) Summary K212155 (as required by 807.92)
#### (1) SUBMITTER:
THERAGUN, Inc. 6100 Wilshire Blvd Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90048 Registration Number: 3012386142 FEI Number: 3012386142 Contact person: CJ Frederick, III - Director, Regulatory Compliance Telephone: 310-570-8341 Email: cj.frederick(@therabodycorp.com Date prepared: December 16, 2021
#### Application Correspondent:
Contact Person: Thomas Padula Company: Schiff & Company, Inc. Address: 583 Mountain Avenue, North Caldwell, NJ 07006 Tel: 201-317-8810 Email: thomaspadula@schiffandcompany.com
#### (2) DEVICE NAME:
Trade Name: TheraFace LED Common Name: Light Emitting Diode (LED) Device Classification Name: Light Based Over the Counter Wrinkle Reduction, over-the counter powered light-based laser for acne Device Classification: Class II Review Panel: General & Plastic Surgery Requlation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810, 890.5975 Product Code: OHS, OLP
- (3) PREDICATE DEVICE(S): Substantial equivalence is based on following legally marketed devices.
| Sponsor | Heat In A Click | Zhongshan Bisen Plastic<br>Electronic Products Co., Ltd. |
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| Device Name and<br>Model | 2 Face / Face Evolution | RED Light Device |
| 510(k) Number | K171821 (Primary Predicate) | K162489 |
| Product Code | OHS, OLP | OHS |
| Regulation Number | 878.4810 | 878.4810 |
| Regulation Class | II | II |
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### (4) DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE:
The TheraFace LED device is a lightweight device which uses specified wavelengths of LED light. For LED light irradiation function, the device produces light in the red light region of the spectrum (633±10nm), combination of IR and Red light (830nm±10nm&633 ± 10 nm), or in the blue light region of the spectrum(415±10nm).
The TheraFace LED device consists of a main control unit and its attachment applicators for the LED irradiation ring, which can be controlled by the device control button. The device is powered by one internal lithium rechargeable battery which can be charged by an external batterv charger.
Red light mode: In Red light irradiation mode, the device utilizes Light Emitting Diodes to emit The output is adjustable to one wavelength with a narrow spectral bandwidth in red light. It provides narrow bands of red-light energy and is intended to treat periorbital 633±10nm. wrinkles.
Blue light mode: In blue light irradiation mode, the device utilizes Light Emitting Diodes to emit blue light. The output is adjustable to one wavelength with a narrow spectral bandwidth in 415 ±10nm. It provides narrow bands of blue light energy to facial skin, and is intended to treat mild to moderate inflammatory acne.
Red+ IR mode: When the device is operated in the red combined with infrared light mode, it emits LED light in the RED (633 nm) and IR (830 nm) spectrum on facial skin. It is intended to treat periorbital wrinkles.
#### (5) INDICATIONS FOR USE:
The device can work in multiple function modes as following with different indication for use:
- 1) The red light is intended to treat periorbital wrinkles.
- 2) The blue light is intended to treat mild to moderate inflammatory acne.
- 3) The Red + IR is intended to treat periorbital wrinkles.
- (6) COMPARISON WITH PREDICATE DEVICES: The following table is a comparison of TheraFace led and predicate devices.
TheraFace LED is substantially equivalent in terms of the technological characteristics, features, specifications, materials, mode of operation and indications for use, to 2 Face / Face Evolution - K171821 (Primary Predicate), RED Light Device K162489, cleared for marketing under 510(K).
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| Elements of<br>Comparison | Subject Device | Primary Predicate Device | Supplement<br>Predicate<br>Device 1 | Remark | |
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| Basic Unit Characteristics | | | | | |
| Device Name and<br>Model | <i>TheraFace LED</i> | 2 Face / Face Evolution | RED Light Device BZ-0606 | -- | |
| 510 (K) Number | Applying | K171821 | K162489 | -- | |
| Product Code | OHS, OLP | OHS, OLP | OHS | See Note A<br>above | |
| Regulation<br>Number | 878.4810 | 878.4810 | 878.4810 | See Note A<br>above | |
| Intended Use | 1) The red light is intended to<br>treat periorbital wrinkles.<br><br>2) The blue light is intended to<br>treat mild to moderate<br>inflammatory acne.<br><br>3) The Red + IR is intended<br>to treat periorbital wrinkles. | 2 Face / Face<br>Evolution is a hand-held<br>device for over the<br>counter aesthetic purposes.<br>The Photon mode:<br>The red light is<br>intended for the<br>treatment of periorbital<br>wrinkles and the blue<br>light is intended for the<br>treatment of the mild to<br>moderate inflammatory<br>acne. | The RED Light Device is an<br>OTC device indicated to emit<br>energy in the red and IR<br>region of the spectrum for<br>use in dermatology for the<br>treatment of periorbital<br>wrinkles. | SE<br>Note 1<br>Only<br>compared<br>with its LED<br>photon<br>mode with<br>K171821. | |
| Apply parts | Face | Face | Face | SE | |
| Power Sources | Lithium battery :2x3.7V | DC 3.7V 2200mAh | Adaptor:100~240V<br>50/60Hz<br>Lithium battery: 2x3.7V | AC SE | |
| Method of Line<br>Current Isolation | Battery Supply | Battery Supply | Battery Supply | SE | |
| Indic<br>ator<br>Displ<br> | On/Off<br>Status | Yes | Yes | -- | SE |
| Elements of<br>Comparison | Subject Device | Primary Predicate Device | Supplement<br>Predicate<br>Device 1 | Remark | |
| ay<br>Low<br>Battery | Yes | Yes | -- | SE | |
| Voltage/C<br>urrent<br>Level | Yes | Yes | -- | SE | |
| Time Range | Red light: 5 - 7 minutes per<br>treatment zone<br><br>Blue: 5 - 7 minutes per treatment<br>zone<br><br>Red+IR: 5 - 7 minutes per<br>treatment zone | Photon Mode (5~7 minutes) | Red+IR: For the first month<br>(4 weeks), treatment should<br>be performed 3 times a<br>week for 15-20 minutes<br>each time (5-7 minutes on<br>each treatment zone). | SE | |
| Console weight | 230g | 200g | -- | SE<br>Note 2 | |
| LED wavelength | Red light: 633nm±10nm<br>Blue light: 415nm±10nm<br>Red+IR: 633±10nm /<br>830nm±10nm | Red Light (630nm±3nm<br>Wavelength),<br>Blue Light (415nm±3nm<br>Wavelength) | Red: 633 ±5nm<br>Infrared: 830 ±5nm | SE<br>Note 3 | |
| LED Power<br>Density | Red light 73±5 mW/cm²<br>Blue light 64±5 mW/cm²<br>Red+IR: 73±5/55±5 mW/cm² | Red light: 73.26 mW/cm²±10%<br>Blue light: 64.10mW/cm²±10% | Red+Infrared combined light<br>irradiation:<br>125 mW/cm²<br>70mW/cm²(633 nm);<br>55 mW/cm² (830 nm) | SE<br>Note 3 | |
| Material of device<br>and construction | PC Plastic & Stainless Steel | ABS Plastic & Stainless Steel | ABS & Stainless Steel | SE<br>Note 4 | |
| Elements of<br>Comparison | Subject Device | Primary Predicate Device | Supplement<br>Predicate<br>Device 1 | Remark | |
| Biocompatibility | All user directly contacting<br>materials are compliance with<br>ISO10993-5, ISO10993-10. | All user directly contacting<br>materials are compliance with<br>ISO10993-5 and ISO10993-10<br>requirements. | All user directly contacting<br>materials are compliance<br>with ISO10993-5 and<br>ISO10993-10 requirements. | SE | |
| Electrical<br>and<br>Photo Safety | Comply with<br>IEC 60601-1,<br>IEC 60601-1-11<br>IEC 60601-2-57<br>IEC 62471 | Comply with<br>IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-11<br>IEC 60601-2-57 | Comply with<br>IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-11<br>IEC 60601-2-57<br>IEC 62471 | SE | |
| EMC | Comply with IEC 60601-1-2 | Comply with IEC 60601-1-2 | Comply with IEC 60601-1-2 | SE | |
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### Comparison in Detail(s):
Note 1:
For red light irradiation mode and blue light irradiation mode, the subject device can be substantially equivalent to predicate device K171821, which was defined as primary predicate device.
For Red light combined with Infrared light, it can be substantially equivalent to predicate device K162489.
Note 2:
Even though there is a console weight difference between the subject device and predicate devices; they all are portable medical devices and comply with IEC60601-1 testing. Therefore, such a minor difference would not affect safety and effectiveness.
Note 3 (LED Wavelengths; Power density):
For LED wavelength:
Although there is a Minor difference of the LED wavelengths between the subject and predicate devices due to deviation tolerance of LED wavelength, they all belong to the range of red, blue and infrared light wavelengths, and the device passed the testing according to IEC60601-2-57, so such minor difference on wavelength would not affect safety or effectiveness.
For LED Power density:
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There is only minor difference of the power density between the subject and predicate devices; and the device passed the testing according to IEC60601-2-57, so such a minor deviation would not affect safety and effectiveness.
### Note 4
Even though there is a difference for the material between the subject device and the predicate device, its material complies with ISO10993-5 and ISO10993-10.
### (7) PERFORMANCE STANDARDS APPLIED:
A series of studies were completed to demonstrate the substantial equivalence of TheraFace LED to the predicate device. All testing was conducted in accordance with and in conformance to applicable device regulations and guidance. Results of all testing demonstrate the device is non-toxic, is comparable to other currently marketed devices and is substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicates and included:
### Biocompatibility
- ISO 10993-5:2009, biological evaluation of medical devices -- part 5: tests for in vitro cytotoxicity. (Biocompatibility).
- ISO 10993-10 :2010, biological evaluation of medical devices part 10: tests for irritation and skin sensitization. (Biocompatibility).
### Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
- IEC 60601-1:2005, COR1:2006, COR2:2007, AMD1:2012 (or IEC 60601-1:2012 reprint) Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- IEC / EN 60601-1-2: 2014-02, Medical electrical equipment Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - collateral standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility.
- IEC 60601-1-11 :2015. Medical electrical equipment part 1-11: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home health care environment.
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IEC 60601-2-57: 2011 for use in conjunction with IEC 60601-1:2005, Medical electrical equipment - Part 2: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of non-laser light source equipment intended for therapeutic, diagnostic, monitoring and cosmetic/aesthetic use.
IEC 62471:2006, Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems.
AAMI TIR69:2017, ANSI C63.27-2017 Wireless Coexistence Test
(8) PERFORMANCE TESTING BENCH
The following performance bench testing was conducted: Usability Study Report, TheraFace LED Light Power Density Test Report
# (9) PERFORMANCE TESTING CLINICAL
There were no clinical studies performed.
- (10) CONCLUSION: TheraFace LED has the same indications for use and technology characteristics as the predicate devices. TheraFace LED is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the predicate devices.