Ice Cooling IPL Home Use Hair Removal Device (Model(s): T10B, T10C, T15A, T17A, T18A, T14A, T16A, T19A)
K241106 · Shenzhen Mlay Intelligent Technology Co., , Ltd. · OHT · May 22, 2024 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K241106
Device Name
Ice Cooling IPL Home Use Hair Removal Device (Model(s): T10B, T10C, T15A, T17A, T18A, T14A, T16A, T19A)
Applicant
Shenzhen Mlay Intelligent Technology Co., , Ltd.
Product Code
OHT · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
May 22, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Ice Cooling IPL Home Use Hair Removal Device is an over-the-counter device indicated for the removal of unwanted hair such as but not limited to small as underarm and facial hair below the chin line and large areas such as legs. The device is also indicated for the permanent reduction in hair regrowth, defined as the long term, stable reduction in the amount of hair regrowing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime.
Device Story
Personal, light-based hair reduction device for OTC home use. Inputs: user-selected energy level via finger switch. Operation: Xenon arc flashlamp emits Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) to target hair follicles; integrated cooling function (sapphire or aluminum alloy panel) cools skin during treatment. Safety: skin sensor prevents light emission unless fully contacted with skin. Output: light pulses for hair reduction. Benefits: non-invasive hair growth reduction with minimal pain. Healthcare provider role: none; patient self-operates. Clinical decision-making: patient follows treatment regime to achieve long-term hair regrowth reduction.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Device performance verified against IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-1-6, 60601-1-11, 60601-2-57, 60601-2-83, 62471, and 62366-1. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-5, 10993-10, and 10993-23. Software verification and validation performed per FDA guidance.
Indicated for removal of unwanted hair (underarm, facial below chin line, legs) and permanent reduction in hair regrowth in adults.
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
Home Use Hair Removal Device (Model(s):T10A, T10B, T10C, T10D, T11A, T15A, T17A, T18A, T14A, T16A, T19A) (K240264)
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Shenzhen Mlay Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. Libin Liu General Manager 302,401, Building 1, No. 2, Xiashiwei Road, Huaide Community Fuyong Street, Baoan District Shenzhen. 518000 China
Re: K241106
Trade/Device Name: Ice Cooling IPL Home Use Hair Removal Device (Model(s): T10B, T10C. T15A. T17A, T18A, T14A, T16A, T19A) 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: OHT Dated: April 22, 2024 Received: April 22, 2024
Dear Libin Liu:
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 (the 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 available 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.
Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device"
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(https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30. Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90. Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review. the OS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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 Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 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 Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 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.
For comprehensive regulatory information about mediation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (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.
Yan Fu -S
Digitally signed by Yan Fu -S
Date: 2024.05.22 13:31:27
-04'00'
for
Tanisha Hithe Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices
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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) K241106
Device Name
Ice Cooling IPL Home Use Hair Removal; Device Model(s): T10B, T10C, T15A, T17A, T18A, T19A
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Ice Cooling IPL Home Use Hair Removal Device is an over-the-counter device indicated for the removal of unwanted hair such as but not limited to small as underarm and facial hair below the chin line and large areas such as legs.
The device is also indicated for the permanent reduction in hair regrowth, defined as the long term, stable reduction in the amount of hair regrowing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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Research Use (21 CFR 201.3 Subject to)
Non-Therapeutic Use (21 CFR 201.3 Subject to)
__ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
|X | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## 510(k) Summary - K241106 "510(k) Summary" as required by 21 CFR Part 807.92.
## 1. Submitter Information
Shenzhen Mlay Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. 302,401, Building 1, No. 2, Xiashiwei Road, Huaide Community, Fuyong Street, Baoan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Post Code: 518000
LIU LIBIN General Manager Tel.: +86 150 6071 0113 Email: amy@mlays.com
#### 2. Device Information
| Trade name: | Ice Cooling IPL Home Use Hair Removal Device |
|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Model(s): | T10B, T10C, T15A, T17A, T18A, T14A, T16A, T19A |
| Common Name: | Light Based Over-The-Counter Hair Removal |
| Regulation Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | OHT |
| Review Panel: | General & Plastic Surgery |
| Regulation Number: | 21CFR 878.4810 |
| Regulation Description: | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic<br>surgery |
| Submission Type: | Special 510(k) |
## 3. Predicate Device
Primary predicate device:
| Manufacturer | Predicate Device | 510k Number | Decision Date |
|--------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|---------------|
| Shenzhen Mlay<br>Intelligent<br>Technology Co.,<br>Ltd | Home Use Hair Removal<br>Device (Model(s):T10A,<br>T10B, T10C, T10D, T11A,<br>T15A, T17A, T18A, T14A,<br>T16A, T19A) | K240264 | March 8, 2024 |
Predicate device:
| Manufacturer | Predicate Device | 510k Number | Decision Date |
|------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|-------------|---------------|
| Shenzhen Ulike<br>Smart Electronics<br>Co.,Ltd | IPL Hair Removal Device | K223618 | Feb. 28, 2023 |
| Shenzhen Ulike<br>Smart Electronics | IPL Hair Removal Device | K221002 | June 01, 2022 |
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| Co.,Ltd | | | |
|------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|---------|----------------|
| Shen Zhen<br>CosBeauty Co.,<br>Ltd | IPL Hair Removal Device<br>Joy Version | K173813 | Sept. 07, 2018 |
## 4. Device Description
The Ice Cooling IPL Home Use Hair Removal Device is a personal, light-based, hair reduction device intended to be sold over-the-counter directly to the end user. The device provides hair reduction using Intense Pulsed Light technology and it has the cooling function that effectively cools the skin.
It works below the skin's surface and does not involve any cutting or pulling, reducing hair growth with minimal pain. The device is only powered by the external power adapter and its IPL emission activation is by finger switch. The device contains a Xenon lamp and a skin sensor to detect appropriate skin contact. If the device is not properly and fully applied to the skin of the treatment area, the device will not emit light pulses. Besides, the device has the cooling function that will be activated throughout the whole hair removal process or when the user want to activated to provide users with a more comfortable experience.
#### 5. Indications for Use
The Ice Cooling IPL Home Use Hair Removal Device is an over-the-counter device indicated for the removal of unwanted hair such as but not limited to small areas such as underarm and facial hair below the chin line and large areas such as legs. The device is also indicated for the permanent reduction in hair regrowth, defined as the long term, stable reduction in the amount of hair regrowing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime.
#### 6. Comparison of Technological Characteristics With the Predicate Device
The Ice Cooling IPL Home Use Hair Removal Device has the same intended use, mode of action and operational characteristics as the models T10B, T15A, T17A, T18A, T14A, T16A, T19 in the predicate devices. The modification between the subject device and the listed predicate devices do no raise any issues of safety or efficacy. Performance data supports that the device is safe and as effective as the primary predicate device and predicate device for its intended use. Therefore, the Ice Cooling IPL Home Use Hair Removal Device may be found substantially equivalent to its predicate device.
Ice Cooling IPL Home Use Hair Removal Device is compared with the primary predicate device and predicate device as belows:
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| Comparison<br>Elements | Subject Device | Primary Predicate Device K240264 | Comparison |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|
| K Number | Pending | K240264 | / |
| Trade name | Ice Cooling IPL Home Use Hair Removal<br>Device, Model(s): T10B, T10C, T15A,<br>T17A, T18A, T14A, T16A, T19A | Home use hair removal device, Model(s):<br>T10A, T10B, T10C, T10D, T11A, T15A,<br>T17A, T18A, T14A, T16A, T19A | Similar<br>Note¹ |
| Location<br>for<br>use | OTC | OTC | SE |
| Indications for<br>Use | The Ice Cooling IPL Home Use Hair<br>Removal Device is an over-the-counter<br>device indicated<br>for the removal<br>of<br>unwanted hair such as but not limited to<br>small areas such as underarm and facial hair<br>below the chin line and large areas such as<br>legs.<br>The device is also indicated for the<br>permanent reduction in hair regrowth,<br>defined as the long term, stable reduction in<br>the amount of hair regrowing when<br>measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the<br>completion of a treatment regime. | The Home use hair removal device is an<br>over-the-counter device intended for<br>removal of unwanted hair such as but not<br>limited to small areas such as underarm and<br>facial hair below the chin line and large<br>areas such as legs, in patients with<br>Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes I-V. | Similar<br>Note2 |
| Ice cooling<br>function | Model(s): T10B, T10C, T15A, T17A,<br>T18A, T14A, T16A, T19A have cooling<br>function | (1)Model(s): T10A, T10D, T11A<br>do not<br>have cooling function.<br>(2)Model(s): T10B, T10C, T15A, T17A,<br>T18A, T14A, T16A, T19A have cooling<br>function | SE<br>Note3 |
| Cooling<br>panel's<br>material | T10B, T10C: artificial sapphire<br>T15A, T17A, T18A, T14A, T16A, T19A:<br>5052 aluminum alloy | T10A,T10D,T 11A: have not cooling<br>function<br>T10B, T10C: artificial sapphire<br>T15A, T17A, T18A, T14A, T16A, T19A:<br>5052 aluminum alloy | |
| Energy<br>medium | Xenon Arc Flashlamp | Xenon Arc Flashlamp | SE |
| Light Source | Intense Pulsed Light | Intense Pulsed Light | SE |
| Pulsing<br>control | Finger switch | Finger switch | SE |
| Delivery<br>device | Direct illumination tissue | Direct illumination tissue | SE |
| Energy density | T10B, T10C, T15A, T17A, T18A: $1.37 ~ 4.11J/cm²$<br>T14A,T16A,T19A: $1.84~ 5.23J/cm²$ | T10A, T10B, T10C, T10D, T11A, T15A,<br>T17A, T18A: $1.37~4.11J/cm²$<br>T14A,T16A,T19A: $1.84~ 5.23J/cm²$ | SE |
| Comparison<br>Elements | Subject Device | Primary Predicate Device K240264 | Comparison |
| K Number | Pending | K240264 | / |
| Treatment<br>energy level | (1)Model(s)T17A,T18A:have 3 levels;<br>Level 1 to Level 3<br>(2)Model(s)T10B, T10C, T15A, T14A,<br>T16A, T19A: have 5 levels; Level 1 to<br>Level 5 | (1)Model(s)T11A,T17A,T18A:have 3<br>levels; Level 1 to Level 3<br>(2)Model(s)T10A, T10B, T10C, T10D,<br>T15A, T14A, T16A, T19A: have 5 levels;<br>Level 1 to Level 5 | SE<br>Note3 |
| Spot size | T10B,T10C,T15A,T17A,T18A: 3.5cm²<br>T14A,T16A,T19A: 3.9cm² | T10A, T10B, T10C, T10D, T11A, T15A,<br>T17A, T18A: 3.5cm²<br>T14A,T16A,T19A: 3.9cm² | SE |
| Pulse duration | T10B, T10C,T15A, T17A, T18A:<br>4.0~8.0ms<br>T14A,T16A,T19A: 0.5~2.5ms | T10A, T10B, T10C, T10D, T11A, T15A,<br>T17A, T18A: 4.0~8.0ms<br>T14A,T16A,T19A: 0.5~2.5ms | SE |
| Pulse interval | T10B, T10C: 0.5~2.8s<br>T15A, T17A, T18A: 0.7~2.5s<br>T14A,T16A,T19A: 0.5~1.5s | T10A, T10B, T10C, T10D: 0.5~2.8s<br>T11A: 1.0~2.5s<br>T15A, T17A, T18A: 0.7~2.5s<br>T14A,T16A,T19A: 0.5~1.5s | SE |
| Treatment<br>window to be<br>designed as<br>removable or<br>non-removable | (1)Model(s) T10B, T10C,T15A, T17A,<br>T18A:non-removable<br>(2)Model(s)T14A,T16A,T19A:removable | (1)Model(s)T10A, T10B, T10C, T10D,<br>T11A,T15A,T17A,T18A:non-removable<br>(2)Model(s)T14A,T16A,T19A:removable | SE<br>Note3 |
| Design<br>Software<br>Features<br>Materials<br>Energy source<br>Principle of<br>operation | The models applied for this time are exactly the same as these models T10B, T10C, T15A,<br>T17A, T18A, T14A, T16A, T19A in K240264. | | SE |
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| Comparison Elements | Subject Device | Predicate Device 1 | Predicate Device 2 | Predicate Device 3 | Comparison |
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| K Number | Pending | K223618 | K221002 | K173813 | / |
| Trade name | Ice Cooling IPL Home Use Hair<br>Removal Device, Model(s):<br>T10B, T10C, T15A, T17A,<br>T18A, T14A, T16A, T19A | IPL Hair Removal<br>Device | IPL Hair Removal<br>Device (UI04A, UI04B,<br>UI04C) | IPL Hair Removal<br>Device Joy Version, CB- 027 | Similar<br>Note1 |
| Location for use | OTC | OTC | OTC | OTC | SE |
| Indications for Use | The Ice Cooling IPL Home Use<br>Hair Removal Device is an<br>over-the-counter device<br>indicated for the removal of<br>unwanted hair such as but not<br>limited to small areas such as<br>underarm and facial hair below<br>the chin line and large areas<br>such as legs.<br>The device is also indicated for<br>the permanent reduction in hair<br>regrowth, defined as the long<br>term, stable reduction in the<br>amount of hair regrowing when<br>measured at 6, 9 and 12 months | IPL Hair Removal Device<br>is indicated for the removal<br>of unwanted hair. The<br>device is also indicated for<br>the permanent reduction in<br>hair regrowth, defined as<br>the long-term, stable<br>reduction in the number of<br>hairs regrowing when<br>measured at 6, 9 and 12<br>months after the completion<br>of a treatment regime. | IPL Hair Removal<br>Device is indicated for<br>the removal of<br>unwanted hair. The<br>device is also indicated<br>for the permanent<br>reduction in hair<br>regrowth, defined as the<br>long-term, stable<br>reduction in the number<br>of hairs regrowing<br>when measured at 6, 9<br>and 12 months after the<br>completion of a<br>treatment regime. | The IPL Hair Removal<br>Device Joy Version is<br>indicated for the removal of<br>unwanted hair. The device is<br>also indicated for the<br>permanent reduction in hair<br>regrowth, defined as the<br>long-term, stable reduction in<br>the number of hairs<br>regrowing when measured at<br>6, 9 and 12 months after the<br>completion of a treatment<br>regime. The device is used<br>for adults with Fitzpatrick<br>skin types I - IV. | Similar<br>Note2 |
| Comparison Elements | Subject Device | Predicate Device 1 | Predicate Device 2 | Predicate Device 3 | Comparison |
| K Number | Pending<br>after the completion of a<br>treatment regime. | K223618 | K221002 | K173813 | / |
| Applicable skin | Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-V | Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-V | Fitzpatrick Skin Types<br>I-V | Fitzpatrick skin types I - IV | Similar |
| Treatment area | Large areas(e.g. legs) and small<br>areas(e.g.underarm, facial hair<br>below the chin line) | Large areas (e.g. arms, legs,<br>chest) and small areas (e.g.<br>lip) | Large areas (e.g.arms,<br>legs, chest) and small<br>areas (e.g. fingers, lip) | Large areas (legs, arms, back<br>and abdomen), face<br>(upper lip, chin and<br>sideburns) | Similar |
| Output specification | | | | | |
| Light source | Intense Pulsed Light | Intense Pulsed Light | Intense Pulsed Light | Intense Pulsed Light | SE |
| Energy medium | Xenon Arc Flashlamp | Xenon Arc Flashlamp | Xenon Arc Flashlamp | Xenon Arc Flashlamp | SE |
| Wavelength range | 510~1200nm | 560~1200nm | 550~1200nm | 510~1200nm | Similar<br>Note4 |
| Energy density | T10B, T10C, T15A, T17A,<br>T18A: 1.37~4.11J/cm²<br>T14A,T16A, T19A: 1.84 ~<br>5.23J/cm² | 3~6J/cm² | 3.03~5.3J/cm² | 1.8~5.1J/cm² | Similar<br>Note5 |
| Comparison Elements | Subject Device | Predicate Device 1 | Predicate Device 2 | Predicate Device 3 | Comparison |
| K Number | Pending | K223618 | K221002 | K173813 | / |
| Output energy | T10B, T10C, T15A, 17A,T18A:<br>6~12J<br>T14A, T16A, T19A: 9~ 17J | 9.9~19.8J | 10.0~17.5J | Body<br>lamp<br>cartridge<br>11.77~22.21J<br>510~1200nm | Similar<br>Note5 |
| | | | | Facial<br>lamp<br>cartridge<br>3.65~7.04J<br>512~1197nm | |
| | | | | Bikini<br>lamp<br>cartridge<br>3.84~7.22J<br>511~1200nm | |
| Spot size | T10B, T10C, T15A, 17A,T18A:<br>3.5cm²<br>T14A, T16A, T19A: 3.9cm² | 3.3cm² | 3.3cm² | Body: 4.2cm²<br>Bikini and face: 2.0cm² | Similar<br>Note6 |
| Pulse duration | T10B, T10C, T15A, 17A,T18A:<br>4.0~8.0ms<br>T14A, T16A, T19A: 0.5~2.5ms | 1~7ms | 7~10ms | 9.2~11.2ms | Similar<br>Note7 |
| Pulsing control | Finger switch | Finger switch | Finger switch | Finger switch | SE |
| Delivery device | Direct illumination tissue | Direct illumination tissue | Direct illumination tissue | Direct illumination tissue | SE |
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| Comparison Elements | Subject Device | Predicate Device 1 | Predicate Device 2 | Predicate Device 3 | Comparison |
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| K Number | Pending | K223618 | K221002 | K173813 | / |
| Output intensity level | T17A,T18A: 3 levels<br>T10B, T10C, T15A, T14A,<br>T16A, T19A: 5 levels | 3 levels | 5 levels | 5 levels | Similar |
| Software/ Firmware/<br>Microprocess or Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | SE |
| Additional features | | | | | |
| Electrical safety | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-1-6<br>IEC 60601-1-11<br>IEC 60601-2-57<br>IEC 60601-2-83 | ANSI AAMI ES60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-1-11<br>IEC 60601-2-57<br>IEC 60601-2-83 | IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-1-11<br>ANSI AAMI<br>ES60601-1<br>IEC 60601-2-57<br>IEC 60601-2-83 | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-2-57 | Similar |
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| Comparison Elements | Subject Device | Predicate Device 1 | Predicate Device 2 | Predicate Device 3 | Comparison |
|---------------------|---------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|------------|
| K Number | Pending | K223618 | K221002 | K173813 | / |
| Eye safety | IEC62471 | IEC 62471 | IEC 62471 | IEC 62471 | SE |
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10<br>ISO 10993-12 | ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10 | ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10 | ISO 10993-5<br>ISO 10993-10 | Similar |
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Notel: These model(s): T10B, T10C, T15A, T17A, T18A, T14A, T16A, T19A all provide hair reduction using Intense Pulsed Light technology and it has the cooling function that effectively cools the skin, so the device name changes from " Home use hair removal device" to "Ice Cooling IPL Home Use Hair Removal Device". The user can get the information about the function of the device by the device name, which is convenient for the user to self-select for the device.
Note2:The Indications for Use descriptions of the subject device and the predicate device are essentially the same, except that the wording is different. 1) The user manual and the outer packaging label specify the hair colors that the device can be used to treat, so the words "in patients with Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes I-V" have been deleted. 2) In order to allow the user to clearly understand the results they can achieve if they use the device for a long term, the following words have been added: "The device is also indicated for the permanent reduction in hair regrowth, defined as the long term, stable reduction in the amount of hair regrowing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime.". The technical parameters of the subject device are similar to those of the predicate device. The results of the comparison show that the subject device can achieve this result.
Note3:The same models are totally same.
Note4:Though the wavelength of subject device is a little different from the predicate device, they all comply with IEC 60601-2-57/IEC 60601-2-83 and IEC 62471 requirements, so this difference will not raise any safety or effectiveness issue.
Note': Though the energy density and the output energy of subject device is a little different from the predicate devices, the energy density and the output energy of subject device is within the range of the maximum value of the predicate devices, and they all comply with IEC 60601-2-57/IEC 60601-2-83 and IEC 62471 requirement, so this difference will not raise any safety or effectiveness issue.
Note6:There is minor difference in spot size between the subject device and the predicate devices. The spot size is related to energy density and since the difference in energy density is not significant as explained in note5, so this difference will not raise any safety or effectiveness issue.
Note : Though the pulse duration of subject device is a little different from the predicate device, it's basically within the range of the predicate devices, and the subject device comply with IEC 60601-2-57/IEC 60601-2-83 and IEC 62471 requirement, so this difference will not raise any safety or effectiveness issue.
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## 7. Non-clinical studies and tests performed
Non-clinical tests have been conducted to verify that the Ice Cooling IPL Home Use Hair Removal Device meets all design specifications which supports the conclusion that it's Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate devices. The testing results demonstrate that the subject device conforms to the following performance standards:
- A IEC 60601-1, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- IEC 60601-1-2, Medical electrical equipment Part 1-2: General requirements for A basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests
- > IEC 60601-1-6, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability
- A IEC 60601-1-11, 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 healthcare environment
- A IEC 60601-2-57, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 2-57: Particular requirements for the basic safety…
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.