K222199 · Induction Therapies, LLC · QAI · Oct 21, 2022 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K222199
Device Name
Collagen P.I.N. (Percutaneous Induction Needling)
Applicant
Induction Therapies, LLC
Product Code
QAI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Oct 21, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4430
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Collagen P.I.N. (Percutaneous Induction Needling) microneedling system is intended to be used to create microinjuries in the skin for aesthetic purposes.
Device Story
Handheld, battery-operated microneedling device; utilizes 1A DC motor to reciprocate 36-pin stainless steel needle array; creates microinjuries in skin to improve facial acne scar appearance. Operated by clinicians in professional settings. Depth adjustable (0.0–3.0 mm); motor speed up to 9,000 RPM; puncture rate up to 1915 punctures/second. Disposable needle cartridges are single-use, EtO-sterilized. Clinician glides tip over treatment area using cross-hatch motion until pinpoint bleeding occurs. Output is physical skin microinjury; clinical benefit is improved scar appearance. Device is cordless during operation.
Clinical Evidence
Prospective, open-label, single-arm, two-site study (n=50). Primary efficacy endpoint: Clinician Global Aesthetic Improvement Assessment (CGAIS) success (grade 1-3) in mITT population (n=48). 100% success rate for facial acne scars (n=23) per investigator live assessment at Day 150. 91.3% of subjects reported ≥25% improvement on Self-Assessed Scar Improvement Scale (SSIS). No SAEs or UADEs reported. Common treatment responses (erythema, edema, tightness) were generally mild to moderate and transient.
Technological Characteristics
Handheld device; aluminum alloy body; 1A DC motor; rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Disposable 36-pin 35-gauge stainless steel needle cartridge with polycarbonate shell and silicone boot. Depth adjustment 0.0-3.0 mm. Sterilization: EtO gas (ISO 11135:2014). Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1. Cordless operation only.
Indications for Use
Indicated for treatment to improve the appearance of facial acne scars in adults with Fitzpatrick Skin Types I - III, aged 22 years and older.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A microneedling device for aesthetic use is a device using one or more needles to mechanically puncture and injure skin tissue for aesthetic use. This classification does not include devices intended for transdermal delivery of topical products such as cosmetics, drugs, or biologics.
Special Controls
The technical specifications and needle characteristics must be identified, including needle length, geometry, maximum penetration depth, and puncture rate. Non-clinical performance data must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use. The following performance characteristics must be tested: (i) Accuracy of needle penetration depth and puncture rate; (ii) Safety features built into the device to protect against cross-contamination, including fluid ingress protection; and (iii) Identification of the maximum safe needle penetration depth for the device for the labeled indications for use. Performance data must demonstrate the sterility of the patient-contacting components of the device. Performance data must support the shelf life of the device by demonstrating continued sterility, package integrity, and device functionality over the intended shelf life. Performance data must demonstrate the electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of all electrical components of the device. Software verification, validation, and hazard analysis must be performed for all software components of the device. The patient-contacting components of the device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible. Performance data must validate the cleaning and disinfection instructions for reusable components of the device. Labeling must include the following: (i) Information on how to operate the device and its components and the typical course of treatment; (ii) A summary of the device technical parameters, including needle length, needle geometry, maximum penetration depth, and puncture rate; (iii) Validated methods and instructions for reprocessing of any reusable components: (iv) Disposal instructions; and (v) Shelf life. Patient labeling must be provided and must include: (i) Information on how the device operates and the typical course of treatment; (ii) The probable risks and benefits associated with use of the device; and (iii) Post-operative care instructions.
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) The technical specifications and needle characteristics must be identified, including needle length, geometry, maximum penetration depth, and puncture rate.
(2) Non-clinical performance data must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use. The following performance characteristics must be tested:
(i) Accuracy of needle penetration depth and puncture rate;
(ii) Safety features built into the device to protect against cross-contamination, including fluid ingress protection; and
(iii) Identification of the maximum safe needle penetration depth for the device for the labeled indications for use.
(3) Performance data must demonstrate the sterility of the patient-contacting components of the device.
(4) Performance data must support the shelf life of the device by demonstrating continued sterility, package integrity, and device functionality over the intended shelf life.
(5) Performance data must demonstrate the electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of all electrical components of the device.
(6) Software verification, validation, and hazard analysis must be performed for all software components of the device.
(7) The patient-contacting components of the device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(8) Performance data must validate the cleaning and disinfection instructions for reusable components of the device.
(9) Labeling must include the following:
(i) Information on how to operate the device and its components and the typical course of treatment;
(ii) A summary of the device technical parameters, including needle length, needle geometry, maximum penetration depth, and puncture rate;
(iii) Validated methods and instructions for reprocessing of any reusable components;
(iv) Disposal instructions; and
(v) A shelf life.
(10) Patient labeling must be provided and must include:
(i) Information on how the device operates and the typical course of treatment;
(ii) The probable risks and benefits associated with use of the device; and
(iii) Postoperative care instructions.
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October 21, 2022
% Laurie Clarke Executive Vice President & Principal Technology Sciences Group, Inc. 1150 18th Street NW, Suite 475 Washington, District of Columbia 20036
Re: K222199
Trade/Device Name: Collagen P.I.N. (Percutaneous Induction Needling) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4430 Regulation Name: Microneedling Device For Aesthetic Use Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OAI Dated: July 22, 2022 Received: July 22, 2022
Dear Laurie Clarke:
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.
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 Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K222199
Device Name
Collagen P.I.N. (Percutaneous Induction Microneedling) System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Collagen P.I.N. (Percutaneous Induction Needling system is indicated for use as a treatment to improve the appearance of facial acne scars in adults with Fitzpatrick Skin Types I - III, aged 22 years and older.
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Induction Therapies, LLC 1920 Stanley Gault Parkway, Ste. 100 Louisville, Kentucky 40223 Phone: (502) 909-2837 Fax: www.inductiontherapies.com
## 510(k) SUMMARY
## Induction Therapies LLC Collagen P.I.N. (Percutaneous Induction Needling) System (K222199)
#### Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared
#### Induction Therapies LLC
1920 Stanley Gault Parkway, Suite 100 Louisville, Kentucky 40223
| Contact Tel: | (502) 594-3116 |
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| Contact Person: | Amelia Aslam, J.D. |
| Date Prepared: | October 19, 2022 |
#### Submission Correspondent
Laurie A. Clarke, J.D., M.P.P. Vice President and Principal, Medical Device Regulatory TSG Consulting, Inc. 1150 18th Street, NW Suite 475 Laurie.Clarke@TSGConsulting.com (202) 828-8975
#### Name of Device and Name/Address of Sponsor
### Collagen P.I.N. (Percutaneous Induction Needling) System
#### Induction Therapies LLC 1920 Stanley Gault Parkway, Suite 100 Louisville, Kentucky 40223
Proprietary Name - Collagen P.I.N. (Percutaneous Induction Needling) System
Common Name - Powered Microneedle Device
Classification Regulation Number - 21 C.F.R. 878.4430
### Product Code - QAI
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## Predicate Device
Crown Aesthetics' SkinPen Precision System (K220506)
## Collagen P.I.N's Intended Use
The Collagen P.I.N. (Percutaneous Induction Needling) microneedling system is intended to be used to create microinjuries in the skin for aesthetic purposes.
#### Comparison of Collagen P.I.N. and its Predicate Device's Intended Use
Collagen P.I.N and SkinPen are intended to be used to create microinjuries in the skin for aesthetic purposes. Thus, Collagen P.I.N. has the same intended use as its predicate device.
### Collagen P.I.N.'s Indications for Use
The Collagen P.I.N. (Percutaneous Induction Needling) microneedling system is indicated for use as a treatment to improve the appearance of facial acne scars in adults with Fitzpatrick Skin Types I - III, aged 22 years and older.
#### Comparison of Collagen P.I.N. and its Predicate Device's Indications for Use
Collagen P.I.N.'s indication for use is identical to SkinPen's second indication for use as both of these devices are indicated as a treatment to improve the appearance of facial acne scars in adults with Fitzpatrick Skin Types I - III, aged 22 years or older.
### Collagen P.I.N.'s Technological Characteristics
The Collagen P.I.N. consists of a handheld device that creates microinjuries into the skin, by virtue of a 1 A DC motor that rapidly reciprocates (7000 - 9000 rpm) an array of 35 gauge (SWG) stainless steel microneedles. The device handpiece motor body is comprised of aluminum alloy, with a dial mechanism that controls the depth of penetration of the microneedle array from 0.0 mm to a maximum of 3.0 mm.
The Collagen P.I.N. disposable needle cartridge is designed in a single configuration - a 36-pin array in a radial arrangement. The needles, which are 3.0 mm long, are composed of medical grade stainless steel, with a 1.0 mm conical taper to needle array is housed in a cartridge housing that prevents liquids from entering the handpiece motor body via the inside lumen of the cartridge. The needle cartridge is composed of a polycarbonate outer shell and piston, which houses the microneedle array. The microneedle array is attached to the polycarbonate shell using a silicone boot, which acts as spring mechanism which facilitates the microneedling mode of action. Each lot of disposable microneedle cartridges are individually packaged and sterilized by ethylene oxide gas ("EtO").
The device contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The device is to be operated only cordlessly, and not used while the device is plugged into the wall charging station.
### Comparison to the Predicate Device's Technological Characteristics
Collagen P.I.N. and SkinPen also have very similar technological characteristics in that both of these devices include a single-use cartridge containing needles that is inserted into the distal end of a reusable handpiece to which a battery pack containing a rechargeable lithium-ion battery is
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attached at the proximal end of the handpiece. The primary technological differences between Collagen P.I.N. and its predicate are: (1) Collagen P.I.N.'s maximum treatment depth of 3.0 mm is 0.5 mm deeper than its predicate's maximum treatment depth of 2.5 mm; (2) its maximum puncture rate of 1915 punctures per second is 6.2% more than its predicate's maximum puncture rate of 1797 punctures per second : and (3) its maximum motor speed of 9,000 RPM is 14% faster than its predicate's maximum motor speed of 7,700 RPM. However, Collagen P.I.N. does not raise any different questions of safety and effectiveness compared to its predicate as these devices present the same risks, including whether the needles will injure blood vessels and nerves below the skin surface and whether the number and pattern of needle pricks it creates cause sufficient injury to the skin tissue to have the intended therapeutic effect of improving the appearance of facial acne scars in adults with Fitzpatrick Skin Types I - III, aged 22 years or older.
#### Performance Data - Non-Clinical
#### Biocompatibility
Collagen P.I.N. is an external communicating, indirect blood path device - with "limited" contact of < 24 hours. As such. Collagen P.I.N. requires Cytotoxicity. Irritation & Intracutaneous Reactivity, Skin Sensitization, Acute Systemic Toxicity, and Material-Mediated Pyrogencity testing per Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1". The following table summarizes biocompatibility testing conducted on Collagen P.I.N. Those tests demonstrate the biocompatibility of Collagen P.I.N for use as "a treatment to improve the appearance of facial acne scars in adults with Fitzpatrick Skin Type I - III, aged 22 years and older.
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| Biocompatibility Test / Standard | Success Criteria | Test Result | Conclusion |
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| In Vitro Cytotoxicity<br>ISO 10993-5 Third Edition, 2009-06-01 | Qualitative Evaluation<br>Numerical Grading Scale: 0 to 2<br>Grade < 2, non-cytotoxic<br>Quantitative Evaluation<br>Extract viability validation<br>>70% viability, non-cytotoxic | Qualitative Evaluation<br>No change in the morphology (Grade 0) was observed.<br>Quantitative Evaluation<br>Viability ranged from 91.30% - 97.95%. | PASS |
| Intracutaneous Reactivity<br>ISO 10993-10 Third Edition, 2010-08-01 | Qualitative Evaluation<br>Numerical Grading Scale: 0 to 4, - Both Erythema<br>& Oedema Formation<br>Maximum Possible Score = 8 | Avg Graded Score = 0<br>No mortality or morbidity were observed.<br>All animals showed an increase in body weight<br>The difference of the mean skin reaction scores for the<br>test item extracts and the vehicle control was zero. | PASS |
| Skin Sensitization<br>ISO 10993-10 Third Edition, 2010-08-01 | Acceptance Criteria<br>1. Positive control trial conducted within the test<br>facility should give clear positive results.<br>2. No response should be observed in negative<br>control treated animals | No mortality or morbidity were observed.<br>All animals showed an increase in body weight.<br>No gross and histopathological examination were found<br>necessary.<br>No evidence of sensitization was seen in any of the test<br>item extracts treated animals | PASS |
| Acute System Toxicity<br>ISO 10993-11 Third Edition, 2017-09 | Acceptance Criteria<br>1. None of the animals treated with test item should<br>show a significantly greater biological reactivity<br>than animals treated with solvent control.<br>2. None of the animals in the control group should<br>show significant loss of body weight.<br>3. No mortality or abnormal behavior such as<br>convulsions or prostration should occur in<br>control group animals. | Control animals showed no biological reactions<br>All animals showed an increase in body weight<br>No signs of ill health or overt toxicity<br>No animals were found dead or in moribund condition | PASS |
| Material Mediated Pyrogenicity<br>ISO 10993-11 Third Edition, 2017-09 | Acceptance Criteria<br>1. The control temperature should not vary by more<br>than 1°C.<br>2. The test animal's temperature should be less than<br>39.8 °C.<br>3. None of the treated animals should show an<br>individual body temperature increase of 0.5℃ or<br>more compared to its control temperature. | The variation in control temperatures between the 3<br>animals was less than 1 °C.<br>The control temperatures in 3 animals did not exceed<br>39.8 ℃ (38.4, 38.7, and 38.2 ℃)<br>The animals didn't show any individual temperature<br>increases of 0.5 ℃ or more when compared to its<br>control temperature. | PASS |
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## Cleaning/Disinfection Method Validation
The only component of Collagen P.I.N. that is reusable is the device's handpiece. The Collagen P.I.N's User Guide contains the following instructions for cleaning/disinfecting its handpieces after each use: remove all visible debris from the surface of the handpiece prior to intermediate level disinfection. Validation testing was conducted on handpieces cleaned and disinfected in accordance with those instructions the handpiece met the sponsor's performance criteria for a 3logio (99.9%) reduction of each microorganism bioload reduction for the following microorganisms; Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. Aeruginosa), Escherichia coli (E. coli), Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumonia), and Mycolicibacter terrae (M. terrae) - in a nine (9) minute contact time. Disinfection Method Validation of the Collagen P.I.N. handpiece achieved the microbial load reduction performance criteria for each microorganism.
## Validation of ETO Sterilization
Collagen P.I.N.'s 36-pin microneedle cartridge is supplied sterile. They are sterilized using an ethylene oxide sterilization cycle of 90% EtO and 10% CO2 to achieve a sterility assurance level of 10°, which equates to a 99.9999% reduction of targeted microorganism populations. This EtO sterilization was designed and validated per ISO 11135:2014 "Sterilization of health care products – Ethylene oxide – Requirements for development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices", which is an FDA-recognized consensus standard.
The validation testing showed that this method of sterilizing Collagen P.I.N.'s 36-needle cartridge achieved a 6-log10 reduction. In addition, ethylene oxide ("EtO") residuals were not detectable on the needle cartridges and thus, they were below the specified limit of 0.5u. per lens. Their ethylene chlorohydrin ("ECH") residuals were also not detectable and thus below the specified limit of 2μ per lens. Accordingly, the results of this test validated this method of sterilizing the 36-pin microneedle cartridges.
## Shelf Life Testing Validation
Induction Therapies tested the sterile microneedle cartridges for conformance to the following standards to evaluate the impact of storage on their sterility and performance.
- Accelerated Aging per ISO 11607-1 + AMD 1:2014 "Packaging for terminally sterilized . medical devices - Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier and packaging systems" ASTM F 1980:2016. which equated to 2 years, real-time aging;
- . Visual Inspection per ASTM 1886:2016 "Standard Test Method for Determining Integrity of Seal for Flexible Packaging by Visual Inspection",
- Internal Pressure (Bubble test) per ASTM F2096:2011 "Standard Test Method for Detecting . Gross Leaks in Packaging Pressurization (Bubble Test)";
- Seal Strength per ASTM F 88A:2015 Technique A and EN 868-5:2009 Annex D: and ●
- Integrity Dye Penetration ASTM F 1929:2025 Technique A "Standard Test Method for ● Detecting Seal Leaks in Porous Medical Packaging by Dye Penetration.
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Testing was conducted on 1,000 aged samples, 900 of which are the 36-needle cartridge subject to this clearance. Accelerated aging for 46 days was used to simulate storage for one year and for 91 days to simulate storage for two years. The aged samples passed the visual inspection internal pressure (bubble test), the seal strength test, and the integrity - dye penetration test at both time points. Thus, the testing validates the microneedle cartridges labeled two-year shelf life.
## Transport Simulation Testing
Validation testing on 900 units of the 36-needle cartridge for which Induction Therapies is seeking clearance in this submission, as well as 100 units of the 12-needle version of that cartridge, which the Company no longer intends to market in the U.S. The accelerated aging was calculated for 91 days for the 2-year shelf-life validation test and 46 days for the one-year shelf-life validation test. The needle cartridge passed the visual inspection internal pressure (bubble test), the seal strength test, and the integrity - dye penetration test for both the 2-year validation and the 1-year validation testing. Thus, the testing demonstrated the needle cartridge's 2-year shelf life. The 2-year shelflife validation test report is provided in Attachment 14B-1. The one-year shelf-life validation test report, which constitutes interim results, is provided in Attachment 14B-2.
Transport Simulation testing per ISTA 2A on Collagen P.I.N.'s needle cartridges was also conducted. The testing was conducted on 900 units of the 36-needle cartridge for which Induction Therapies is seeking clearance in this submission, as well as 100 units of the 12-needle version of that cartridge, which the Company no longer intends to market in the U.S. More specifically, the following testing was conducted:
- Transport simulation ISTA 2A;
- Visual Inspection per ASTM 1886:2016 Standard Test Method for Determining Integrity ● of Seal for Flexible Packaging by Visual Inspection;
- Internal Pressure (Bubble test) per ASTM F2096:2011 Standard Test Method for Detecting ● Gross Leaks in Packaging Pressurization (Bubble Test);
- Seal Strength per ASTM F 88A:2015 Technique A and EN 868-5:2009 Annex D; and ●
- Integrity Dye Penetration ASTM F 1929:2025 Technique A Standard Test Method for . Detecting Seal Leaks in Porous Medical Packaging by Dye Penetration.
No visible changes were observed for the conditioning and vibration test. In addition, no irreversible changes were observed for the compression test (using the machine apply and hold method) as deformations of approximately 127 mm were documented. The needle cartridges passed the visual inspection, internal pressure (bubble test), seal strength, and integrity - dye penetration tests. The validation test report is provided in Attachment 14C-1.
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Induction Therapies' transport simulation of the Collagen P.I.N.'s needle cartridges in accordance with ISO 11607-1 "Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 1 Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems, and packaging systems." Samples were stressed using a transport simulation, according to ISTA 2A procedures. The tests were performed sequentially on the same shipping box. The shipping box remained unopened until the sequences of tests were completed. A visual inspection was performed after each sequence was finished. The following observations were noted for each test:
- . Room Conditioning, including Extreme Cold Winter Conditioning and Elevated Temperature Summer Conditioning - no visible changes;
- . Compression Test Machine Apply and Hold Method - Dents on carton box were observed. Large deformations of approximately 29.7, were documented;
- Vibration Test 1 (Random) no visible changes were observed; ●
- Drop-Test The box showed deformed drop corners and partially deformed drop edges after ● the test; and
- . Vibration Test 2 (Random) - no visible changes were observed.
The ISO 11607 transport simulation test report is provided in Attachment 14C-2. The Collagen P.I.N.'s handpiece is labeled with a six-month shelf life.
### In Vitro Study - Assessment of Needle Length, Penetration, and Cross-Contamination Risk
Induction Therapies conducted in vitro animal testing to verify the length of the Collagen P.I.N.'s needle, to assess their depth and rate penetration into skin, and to determine whether there is leakage and backflow through the needle cartridge silicone membrane into the device nosecone. This testing was conducting using the Collagen Pin's 36-needle cartridge on pig skin.
The testing showed the visible length for the 36-needle cartridge ranged from 1.959 mm to 2.833 which was within the manufacturer's specification of 3.0 mm. In addition, maximum skin penetration depth for the 36-needle cartridge was 2.866 mm (±0.047), which was within the manufacturer's specification of 2.5 mm. The test also showed that the maximum puncture duration (rate) of the needles was 0.180 seconds, which was within the manufacturer's specification of 0.180 seconds. Furthermore, there was no evidence of leakage or backflow. Thus, this study demonstrated that the Collagen P.I.N.'s needle cartridge met its specifications.
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## Animal Study - Assessment of Accuracy and Safety
Collagen P.I.N. conducted an In Vitro histopathology study, using two (2) pig specimens, to evaluate the accuracy and safety of the device's 36-pin needle cartridge. The test utilized eight (8) skin samples, one from the face, back, abdomen, and leg of each animal. The device was tested with and without ink. Ink was included as a mechanism to increase the visible assessment of microneedle accuracy.
The morphological analysis of the skin samples revealed small dermo-epidermal erosions secondary to punctures in all samples, and minor mononuclear inflammatory infiltrate of the papillary dermis in samples of abdomen and leg. The results and conclusions of this pig-skin histopathology report did not raise any different concerns or questions regarding safety and effectiveness - as related to the accuracy of the Collagen P.I.N. 36-pin microneedle cartridge.
### Performance Data - Clinical
Induction Therapies sponsored a clinical study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Collagen P.I.N. as a treatment to improve the appearance of facial acne scars and nonfacial surgical or traumatic scars in adults with all Fitzpatrick Skin Types, aged 22 years and older. The clinical study was a nonsignificant risk, open-label, prospective, single-arm, two-site study in fifty subjects (n=50). The efficacy data from the subjects with facial acne scars (n = 25), as well the safety data from those subjects with nonfacial surgical or traumatic scars (n= 25), were used to demonstrate Collagen P.I.N.'s substantial equivalence for use in treating facial acne scars in the intended patient population.
### Study Subjects
Eligible subjects were males or females at least 22 years of any race who had facial acne scars rated as mild to moderate (Grade 15 to 180) per the Echelle d'évaluation clinique des cicatrices d'acné (ECCA) acne scar scale or one non-facial trauma or surgical scar that was mild to moderate (score of 1 to 10) based on the Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS). The scars had to be amenable to microneedling and not have been treated with any alternative treatment modality within 6 months of the first study visit. Forty-seven of the subjects (94%) completed the study and 3 (6%) discontinued early.
#### Study Treatment
After washing the subject's skin in treatment area with Induction Therapies' Cleanse-It and applying DMC Medical Ltd.'s SupraGel to it, the investigators set the initial treatment depth by rotating the dial on the handpiece which has a scale from 0.0 mm to 3.0 mm increments. The investigator glided the tip perpendicular to the skin using a cross hatch motion (using horizontal and vertical movements) in the treatment area while applying gentle traction to the surrounding area. They gradually increased the needle depth until pinpoint bleeding was observed. Subjects were instructed to use Induction Therapies' Block-IT, which is a sunscreen, and Induction Therapies' Skin Renewal Hydrator after the treatment.
Subjects were treated with Collagen P.I.N. at Visit 1 (Day 1), Visit 2 (Day 30), Visit 3 (Day 60), and Visit 4 (Day 90). They were assessed for final efficacy and safety outcomes at Visit 5 (Day 150).
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The mean number of treatments for subjects with facial acne scars was 3.7 of the planned 4 treatments. The maximum treatment depth ranged from 1.0 to 3.0 mm overall, with the mean ranging from 2.06 to 2.36 mm.
#### Study Endpoints and Statistical Analyses
Collagen P.I.N.'s efficacy was evaluated based on the following:
- Clinician Global Aesthetic Improvement Assessment (CGAIS): a 5-point scale from 1 (Very Much Improved) to 5 (Worse). The CGAIS was assessed in two ways - i.e., live by the Investigator pre-treatment at Day 30, Day 90 (pre-treatment), and Day 150 using pretreatment photographs as the baseline. In addition, CGAIS was graded by a panel of 2 board-certified dermatologists (noninvestigators) after the final visit using photographs taken pre-treatment at each visit. CGAIS success was the proportion of subjects for whom the appearance of their scars improved, i.e., grade 1-3.
- Self-Assessed Scar Improvement Scale (SSIS): 6-point scale from -1 (Exacerbation of . Scars) to 4 (75% to 99% improvement in appearance of acne scars).
- Subject Global Aesthetic Improvement Assessment (SGAIS): 5-point scale from 1 (Very ● Much Improved) to 5 (Worse).
- Subject Satisfaction: 5-point scale from 1 (Very Satisfied) to 5 (Very dissatisfied). ●
The primary population for efficacy analyses was the modified intent-to-treat ("mITT") population, which consisted of all subjects who received at least one study treatment and provided at least one post-treatment evaluation (n=48). The primary efficacy endpoint was CGAIS success in the mITT population.
The safety of Collagen P.I.N. was evaluated based on:
- Adverse Events (AEs), including treatment-emergent AEs ("TEAEs") and treatment-. related AEs (TRAEs), serious adverse events ("SAEs"), unexpected adverse device effects ("UADEs"), and for TRAE by severity and relationship to study treatment.
- . Investigator Tolerability Assessments on a scale of zero (none) to three (severe) of dryness, roughness of skin, tightness, erythema, and edema prior to each study treatment and 15 minutes following each treatment. The Investigator also asked the subject about itching and burning prior to and 15 minutes after treatment.
- . Common Treatment Responses (CTR Diary) - the subjects recorded the following responses that typically occur following microneedling treatment in their CTR Diaries: redness, tightness, rough skin, dryness, tenderness, itching, burning, discomfort, and peeling.
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### Study Results:
Collagen P.I.N. improved the appearance of mild to moderate facial acne scars as assessed by the CGAIS, SSIS, SGAIS, and subject satisfaction. The primary efficacy endpoint of the proportion of subjects with CGAIS success at Visit 5 (Day 150) in the mITT population based on live assessment by the Investigator was 100% for subjects with facial acne scars (n=23) with no subject experiencing a worsening of their scars. The proportion of subjects with CGAIS success at Visit 5 in the mITT population graded by non- investigators 1 and 2, which was the other primary efficacy endpoint, was 47.8% and 60.9% for subjects with facial acne scars.
The proportion of subjects in the mITT population who reported at least a 25% improvement in the appearance of treated scars on the SSIS was 91.3% at Visit 5 (Day 150) for subjects with facial acne scars. The proportion of subjects in the mITT population who reported at least improvement on the SGAIS increased was 82.6% at Visit 5 (Day 150) for subjects with facial acne scars. The proportion of subjects reporting that they were satisfied or very satisfied increased was 91.3% at Visit 5 for subjects with facial acne scars. The increase in the proportion of subjects reporting improvement on the SSIS and on SGAIS are consistent with the CGAIS success assessed by the Investigator at Visit 5. The increase in subject satisfaction over time supports the investigator's CGAIS results.
Of the 50 treated subjects, 11 (22%) experienced one or more TEAEs during the study. Eleven of the 25 subjects with facial acne scars (44%) had a total of 12 TEAEs and none of the 25 subjects with nonfacial scars had a TEAE. Six of the 25 subjects with facial scars (24%) experienced one or more TRAEs during the study. The only TRAE was post-inflammatory pigment change; all of those events were mild or moderate and all 6 subjects who experienced TRAEs had Fitzpatrick skin type IV to VI. No SAEs and no UADEs were reported during the study and no subjects had study treatment temporarily or permanently discontinued due to AEs.
All of the treatment tolerability assessments were reported as none or mild pre-treatment by at least 96% of subjects on Days 1, 30, 60, and 90 post-treatments of dryness, roughness of skin, itching, and burning were reported as none or mild for at least 94% of subjects. Tightness was assessed as none or mild post-treatment for 60% to 84% of subjects, moderate for up to 38% of subjects (Day 90), and severe for 2% on Day 90. Erythema was reported post-treatment as none or mild for 34% to 64% of subjects, moderate for up to 58% of subjects (Day 1), and severe for up to 11% (Day 30). Edema was reported post-treatment as none or mild for 62% of subjects, moderate for up to 38% of subjects (Day 60), and severe for up to 4% (Day 90).
A similar pattern was observed across most of the Common Treatment Responses ("CTRs"). From Day 1 to Day 7 after each visit, the proportion of subjects reporting none to mild CTRs generally increased, reaching 85% to 100% at Day 7. The severity of rough skin and peeling tended to increase for a few days before decreasing.
The results of this open-label study have shown that the Collagen P.I.N. improved the appearance of mild to moderate facial acne scars and was well-tolerated by all study subjects.
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## Conclusion
The Collagen P.I.N. has the same intended uses and similar indications and technological characteristics as SkinPen. Collagen P.I.N.'s slightly deeper maximum treatment depth, higher maximum puncture rate and slightly higher motor speed do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness. Bench, animal, and clinical data demonstrate the safety and efficacy of Collagen P.I.N. for "use as a treatment to improve the appearance of facial acne scars in adults with Fitzpatrick Skin Types I - III, aged 22 years and older." Thus, Collagen P.I.N. is substantially equivalent to its predicate device for its proposed indication for use.
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.