K231409 · Erchonia Corporation · NHN · Aug 11, 2023 · Physical Medicine
Device Facts
Record ID
K231409
Device Name
Erchonia FX-405
Applicant
Erchonia Corporation
Product Code
NHN · Physical Medicine
Decision Date
Aug 11, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 890.5500
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Erchonia® FX-405 laser is generally indicated: a. while using the red and violet diodes, for the adjunctive use in providing temporary relief of nociceptive musculoskeletal pain. b. and while using the red diodes, as an adjunctive treatment of postoperative pain.
Device Story
Erchonia FX-405 is a low-level laser system for pain management. Device inputs: user-selected treatment parameters via touch screen. Operation: mains-powered device converts electricity to DC to power three 630-650nm red diodes and one 400-410nm violet diode. Internal mechanics collect light from diodes and process through proprietary lenses, redirecting beams into random, independent spiraling circle patterns. Device is a floor-standing unit with adjustable arms and pivots for positioning laser heads over treatment areas. Output: non-thermal laser light. Used in clinical settings by healthcare providers. Mechanism: stimulates mitochondria to increase ATP production. Benefits: temporary relief of nociceptive musculoskeletal pain and adjunctive treatment of postoperative pain.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data was used to establish substantial equivalence. Bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Class II, Class 2 laser. Materials: 6061 T6 AL, Kydex 430, Copolymer Acetal. Energy: 3 red diodes (630-650nm, 17.25mW mean) and 1 violet diode (400-410nm, 23mW mean). Pulsed wave output. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60825-1, 21 CFR 1040.11. Non-sterile. No wireless connectivity.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring adjunctive relief of nociceptive musculoskeletal pain (using red and violet diodes) or adjunctive treatment of postoperative pain (using red diodes).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An infrared lamp is a device intended for medical purposes that emits energy at infrared frequencies (approximately 700 nanometers to 50,000 nanometers) to provide topical heating.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an infrared therapeutic heating lamp, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 890.9.
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August 11, 2023
Erchonia Corporation Travis Sammons Clinical Affairs Manager 650 Atlantis Road Melbourne, Florida 32904
Re: K231409
Trade/Device Name: Erchonia FX-405 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5500 Regulation Name: Infrared lamp Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NHN Dated: May 8, 2023 Received: May 15, 2023
Dear Travis Sammons:
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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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
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Sincerely,
# Amber T. Ballard -S
Amber Ballard, PhD Assistant Director DHT5B: Division of Neuromodulation and Physical Medicine Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine 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) K231409
Device Name Erchonia® FX-405
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Erchonia® FX-405 laser is generally indicated:
a. while using the red and violet diodes, for the adjunctive use in providing temporary relief of nociceptive musculoskeletal pain.
b. and while using the red diodes, as an adjunctive treatment of postoperative pain.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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## 510(k) Summary K231409
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
## Owner Information
## Name and Address of Sponsor / Manufacturer
Erchonia Corporation 650 Atlantis Rd. Melbourne, FL. 32904 Telephone: 321-473-1251 Fax: 321-473-1608
Establishment Registration Number 2032513
## Name and Address of Official Correspondent
Erchonia Corporation 650 Atlantis Road Melbourne, FL 32904 Contact: Travis Sammons Telephone: 321-473-1251 Fax: 321-473-1608 Email: tsammons@erchonia.com
## Date Prepared
8/10/2023
## Device Information
Trade Name: Erchonia® FX-405 Common Name: Infrared Lamp Classification Name: Powered Light Based Laser Non-Thermal With Non-Heating Effect For Adjunctive Use In Pain Therapy (21 CFR 890.5500) Classification: Class II Panel: Physical Medicine Product Code: NHN
## Predicate Devices
Primary Predicate Device: Erchonia® FX-405 cleared under K212595. Secondary Predicate Device: Erchonia® XLR8 cleared under K211186.
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## Device Description
Erchonia® FX-405 is low level laser system that uses three semi-conductor diodes (visible light) 630nm to 650nm with a mean power output of 17.25mW per diode and one semi-conductor diode 400nm to 410nm with a mean power output of 23.00mW. The Erchonia®FX-405 is a variable hertz device. The variable hertz feature of the Erchonia® FX-405 is a pulsed wave, defined as containing a selected series of breaks, variances that are preprogrammed. The Erchonia® FX-405 has been classified by the FDA/EC as a Class II device and a Class 2 Laser. The components of the device include a mobile base which plugs into the wall, using a hospital grade power cord, equipped with a medical grade transformer. Four (4) antistatic wheels that enable ease for maneuverability. A touch screen that functions as a display screen and input panel. The touch screen communicates with the PCB to initiate, stop or pause the energy flow to the laser diodes. The laser diodes can only be on or off; there is no user interface that allows the end user to alter the laser diode output. The device has an adjustable main arm that is attached to the mobile baser head assembly located at the end. The adjustable main arm is capable to collapse into the mobile base for storage and transporting or extends to position the laser heads above the area of involvement. The laser head assembly that is attached to the adjustable main arm that is manually raised and lowered utilizes internal mechanics that collects the light emitted from each of the four (4) laser diodes and processes each through a proprietary patented lens which redirects the beam with a line refracted light is then bent into a spiraling circle pattern that is totally random and independent of the other diodes. This assembly can be rotated 120 degrees for proper positioning to patient for accurate treatment. The laser head assembly includes arms and pivots that allow the four (4) laser output heads to be rotated, titled, and raised / lowered independently. The device contains software that is loaded into the PCB drivers. This data includes the touch screen images (GUI) and the command prompts that activate the screen icons; work in conjunction with the component platform to ensure the device operates as intended. The exterior materials consist of 6061 T6 AL, Kydex 430 and Copolymer Acetal with powder coating and carbon fiber finish.
The associated accessories include:
- (1) Hospital grade power cord ●
- (1) Patient protective eyewear (sufficiently and effectively block the laser light spectrum at OD 2+ @ 635nm, . OD 0.75 @ 405nm VLT60)
- (2) Power safety lockout keys
## Indications for Use
The Erchonia® FX-405 laser is generally indicated:
- a. while using the red and violet diodes, for the adjunctive use in providing temporary relief of nociceptive musculoskeletal pain.
- b. and while using the red diodes, as an adjunctive treatment of postoperative pain.
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## Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Devices
The subject device (Erchonia® FX-405) is the exact same model as the primary predicate device (Erchonia® FX- 405) previously cleared under K212595. The subject device (Erchonia® FX-405) and secondary predicate device (Erchonia® XLR8) have identical wavelength, energy source, and mechanism of action. There are no differences between the subject that render that render the subject device not substantially equivalent nor affect safety or effectiveness.
| Device | Erchonia® FX-405 | Erchonia® FX-405 | Erchonia® XLR8 | Difference Between Subject Device and<br>Secondary Predicate Device |
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| 510(k) # | K231409 | K212595 | K211186 | |
| | Subject Device | Primary Predicate Device | Secondary Predicate Device | |
| Wavelength | Red: 630nm to 640nm<br>Violet: 400nm to 410nm | Red: 630nm to 640nm<br>Violet: 400nm to 410nm | Red: 640 ± 10 | Both devices emit identical red wavelength |
| Number of Diodes | 3 Red<br>1 Violet | 3 Red<br>1 Violet | 2 Red | The subject device enables the user to<br>select the application of one to three<br>diodes, therefore the number of diodes is<br>identical or equivalent (does not affect<br>safety or effectiveness) to the application<br>of two diodes with the secondary predicate<br>device. |
| Power (measured at<br>aperture) | Red: 17.25mW ± 1.25mW<br>Violet: 23mW ± 2mW | Red: 17.25mW ± 1.25mW<br>Violet: 23mW ± 2mW | Red: 7.5mW ± 2mW | Difference in power is negligible (does not<br>affect safety or effectiveness) when<br>applied over the treatment area. |
| Energy Source | Diode collected then line dispersed<br>(coherent) | Diode collected then line dispersed<br>(coherent) | Diode collected then line dispersed<br>(coherent) | Same |
| Total Joules Per Minute<br>(50% duty cycle) | 2.25 | 2.25 | .45 | Difference in total joules per minute is<br>negligible (does not affect safety or<br>effectiveness) when applied over the<br>treatment area. |
| Recommended treatment<br>duration | 0 - 20 minutes | 0 - 20 minutes | 0 - 12 minutes | Both devices have the same recommended<br>treatment time for the IFU, as an<br>adjunctive treatment of postoperative pain |
| J/cm2 per minute | Red: .0035 J/cm2<br>Violet: .0045 J/cm2 | Red: .0035 J/cm2<br>Violet: .0045 J/cm2 | Not Publicly Available | Information not publicly available |
| Power Supply | 1.5A/100VAC & 0.5A/240VAC,<br>50-60Hz electrical outlet | 1.5A/100VAC & 0.5A/240VAC, 50-<br>60Hz electrical outlet | External Power Supply -(100- 240Vac, 50-<br>60Hz, 0.5A; 12Vdc<br>1.5A) that connect to the Inductive<br>Charging Base -(1.5A 12V), to charge the<br>Battery (Lithium-ion<br>Polymer 3.7V, 1800mAh, 6.7W) | Safety and EMC testing conducted. |
| Energy Delivery | Floor model device with probe head | Floor model device with probe head | Handheld treatment probe | Difference in energy delivery does not<br>affect treatment safety or effectiveness |
| Target Size | Line pattern, electronically scanned<br>over area of treatment | Line pattern, electronically scanned over<br>area of treatment | Line pattern, manually scanned over<br>area of treatment | No difference in line pattern beam. The<br>difference in electronically scanned or<br>manually scanned does not change the<br>physiological mechanism of the Erchonia<br>Corporation 635nm diode laser for<br>providing pain reduction and does not affect<br>safety or effectiveness. |
| Indication for Use | The Erchonia® FX-405 laser is<br>generally indicated:<br>a.<br>while using the red and violet<br>diodes, for the adjunctive use<br>in providing temporary relief<br>of nociceptive<br>musculoskeletal pain.<br>b.<br>and while using the red<br>diodes, as an adjunctive<br>treatment of postoperative<br>pain. | The Erchonia® FX-405 laser is indicated<br>for the adjunctive use in providing<br>temporary relief of nociceptive<br>musculoskeletal pain. | The Erchonia® XLR8 is generally<br>indicated:<br>a. as adjunctive use in providing<br>temporary relief of minor chronic neck<br>and shoulder pain of musculoskeletal<br>origin.<br>b. as an adjunct to liposuction<br>procedures of the thighs, hips and<br>stomach for reduction of pain associated<br>with the recovery process.<br>c. for the temporary reduction in post-<br>surgery pain at 24 hours after surgery<br>following bilateral breast augmentation<br>surgery.<br>d. as an adjunctive treatment of<br>postoperative pain | No difference in IFU. Both devices are<br>indicated while using red diodes, as an<br>adjunctive treatment of postoperative pain. |
| Principles of Operation | Mains power, converted to DC,<br>powering semi-conductor diodes | Mains power, converted to DC,<br>powering semi-conductor diodes | DC, powering semi-conductor diodes | Safety and EMC testing conducted. |
| Mechanism of Action | Stimulates the mitochondria to<br>increase the production of ATP | Stimulates the mitochondria to increase<br>the production of ATP | Stimulates the mitochondria to increase<br>the production of ATP | Same |
| Product Code | NHN | NHN | NHN | Same |
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### Substantially Equivalent Discussion
The subject device (Erchonia® FX-405) is the exact same model as the primary predicate device (Erchonia® FX-405) previously cleared under K212595, "for the adjunctive use in providing temporary relief of nociceptive musculoskeletal pain". The subject device (Echonia® FX-405) and secondary predicate device both emit the Erporation 635mm diode laser with identical wavelength, energy source, and mechanism of action.
The treatment for postoperative pain with the Erchonia® XLR8 is established upon the utilization of the Erchonia Corporation 635nm diode laser with identical wavelength and laser characteristics. The difference in output of Jour per minute is negligible and does not affect the safety or effectiveness of the treatment.
The difference in application of treatment (manned) device does not change the physiological mechanism of the Erchonia Corporation 635nm diode laser for providing pain reduction.
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## Performance Data
#### Compliance with Voluntary Standards
The Erchonia® FX-405 complies with the following voluntary standards: IEC 60601-1-2:2014 Edition 4.0 IEC 60601-1:2005 Edition 3.1 IEC 60825-1:2014 Edition 3.0
### Performance Standards
The Erchonia® FX-405 compliss with FDA's performance standards for light-emitting products (21CFR 1040.11 by Laser Notice #50).
### Biocompatibility
Not applicable. The device does not come in contact with the patient's skin or any other bodily tissue.
### Sterilization and Shelf-Life
The device is not provided sterile.
The device is not affected by shelfie because it is an electro-mechanical device that is not sterile and whose components will not degrade ver time while simply sitting in storage prior to initial use.
### Software
Software verification and validation testing was conducted and documented as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software in Medical Devices." The software for this device was considered as a "minor" level of concern.
The Erchonia® FX-405 does not store any patient data. Orbersecurity is not considered a security or safety risk to users, nor does it pose a risk of safety or effectiveness. The Erchonia® FX-405 Laser does not contain wirefaces (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RF, inductive, Cloud, etc.).
## Performance Testing-Clinical
No clinical data was used to establish Substantial Equivalence
## Conclusion
The subject device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the legally marketed devices Erchonia® XLR8. The subject device is substantially equivalent to the Erchonia® FX-405 and Erchonia® XLR8.
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