FEATHERLITE DIODE LASER

K980142 · Laserlite, LLC · GEX · Apr 3, 1998 · General, Plastic Surgery

Device Facts

• Record ID: K980142
• Device Name: FEATHERLITE DIODE LASER
• Applicant: Laserlite, LLC
• Product Code: GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
• Decision Date: Apr 3, 1998
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4810
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

The LaserLite diode surgical laser is indicated for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, cutting, hemostasis and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic surgery, including aesthetic surgery.

Device Story

The LaserLite is a semiconductor diode surgical laser operating at 810 nm. It is used by clinicians in dermatology and plastic surgery for soft tissue procedures including incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, cutting, hemostasis, and coagulation. The device utilizes a handpiece containing a fiber, lens, and window to deliver the laser beam to the target tissue. The clinician operates the device to perform surgical tasks, with the laser energy interacting directly with soft tissue to achieve the desired surgical effect. The device is intended for prescription use.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data. Bench testing only; substantial equivalence is based on similarity of specifications and indications for use to the predicate device.

Technological Characteristics

Semiconductor diode laser; operating wavelength 810 nm; handpiece assembly includes fiber, lens, and window components.

Indications for Use

Indicated for soft tissue incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, cutting, hemostasis, and coagulation in dermatology and plastic surgery, including aesthetic surgery.

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

• Diomed Diode 60W laser (K962354)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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K980142

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## APR - 3 1998

## 510(k) SUMMARY LASERLITE DIODE SURGICAL LASER

This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness for the diode surgical laser is submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and follows Office of Device Evaluation guidance concerning the organization and content of a 510(k) summary.

| Applicant: | LaserLite |
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| Address: | 30-31 Union Wharf<br>Third Floor<br>Boston, MA 02109 |
| Contact Person: | David F. Muller, Ph.D.<br>President |
| Telephone: | 617-720-5254<br>617-720-5260 (Fax) |
| Preparation<br>Date:<br>(of the Summary) | February, 1998 |
| Device Name: | LaserLite Diode Surgical Laser |
| Common Name: | Surgical Laser: GaA1As Semiconductor Diode Laser |
| Classification<br>Name: | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in<br>dermatology (see: 21 CFR 878.4810). Produce Code: GEX. Panel: 79. |
| Legally marketed<br>predicate devices: | Diomed Surgical Lasers |
| Description of the<br>Device: | The LaserLite diode surgical laser is a semiconductor diode laser operating<br>at 810 + 20 microns. |
| Indications for Use: | The LaserLite diode surgical laser is indicated for incision, excision, vaporization,<br>ablation, cutting, hemostasis and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic<br>surgery, including aesthetic surgery. |
| Comparison to: | The specifications of the LaserLite diode surgical laser are the same as or<br>very similar to those of the claimed predicates (e.g., the Diomed Diode 60W laser<br>K962354). |
| Performance data: | None. The specifications and indications for use of the LaserLite diode surgical laser are<br>the same or very similar to those of the claimed predicate devices. The LaserLite diode<br>surgical laser has many of the same indications for use which the claimed predicates have<br>been cleared and has no additional indications for use. |
| | Because of this, performance data were not required. |
| Conclusion: | Based on the foregoing, LaserLite believes that the LaserLite diode surgical laser is<br>substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices. |

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K980142, LaserLite Diode Surgical Laser

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## LA SERLITE HAND PIECE

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

APR - 3 1908

David F. Muller, Ph.D. President LaserLite 30-31 Union Wharf Third Floor Boston, Massachusetts 02109

K980142 Re: LaserLite Diode Surgical Laser Trade Name: Requlatory Class: II Product Code: GEX Dated: January 15, 1998 Received: January 15, 1998

Dear Dr. Muller:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act of the Act. include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set …… forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to
premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

J. Collyer

Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510(k) Number: K980142

Device Name: LaserLite Diode Surgical Laser

Indications for Use:

The LaserLite diode surgical laser is indicated for incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, cutting, hemostasis and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic surgery, including aesthetic surgery.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Prescription Use_X
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)

OR

Over-The-Counter Use*_*
(Optional Format 1-2-96)

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Division of General Restorative Devices

510(k) Number