MCL 29 DERMABLATE ER:YAG LASER SYSTEM

K992707 · Aesculap-Meditec North America · GEX · Oct 19, 1999 · General, Plastic Surgery

Device Facts

• Record ID: K992707
• Device Name: MCL 29 DERMABLATE ER:YAG LASER SYSTEM
• Applicant: Aesculap-Meditec North America
• Product Code: GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
• Decision Date: Oct 19, 1999
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4810
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

The laser system DERMABLATE ER:YAG LASER SYSTEM is intended for laser assisted site preparation for hair transplantation. All other intended uses are part of 510(k) submission No. K980361 and are note changed or affected by this indication for use.

Device Story

Dermablate Er:YAG laser system utilizes 2.94µm wavelength laser energy for tissue ablation; specifically intended for site preparation in hair transplantation procedures. Operated by licensed professionals in clinical settings. Device functions as surgical laser instrument; provides precise tissue removal to facilitate hair graft placement. Benefits include controlled site preparation compared to traditional methods. Output is laser energy delivered to target site; healthcare provider uses visual guidance to perform procedure. System represents expansion of previously cleared indications.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence claimed based on similarity of specifications and intended use to predicate devices; performance data not required.

Technological Characteristics

Erbium:YAG laser system; 2.94µm wavelength. Classified as laser surgical instrument (21 CFR 878.4810).

Indications for Use

Indicated for laser-assisted site preparation for hair transplantation in patients requiring such procedures. Restricted to sale to or use by licensed professionals.

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

• Sharplan Silktouch CO2 Flash Scanner
• Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Surgical Lasers
• Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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992707

OCT 1 9 1999

## 510(k) SUMMARY AESCULAP-MEDITEC GMBH DERMABLATE ER:YAG LASER SYSTEM

This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness for the AESCULAP-MEDITEC GMBH DERMABLATE ER:YAG LASER SYSTEM is submitted in accordance with the requirements of SDMA 1990 and follows Office of Device Evaluation Guidance concerning the organization and content of a 510(k) summary.

| Applicant: | AESCULAP-MEDITEC GMBH |
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| Address: | Prussingstrasse 41<br>07739 Jena, Germany |
| Contact Person: | Dr. Dirk Colditz<br>Quality Management Representative |
| Phone: | [phone] |
| Fax: | [phone] |
| e-mail: | <a href="mailto:[e-mail]">[e-mail]</a> |
| Preparation date: | July 25th, 1999 |
| Device name: | DERMABLATE ER:YAG LASER SYSTEM |
| Common Name: | DERMABLATE ER:YAG LASER SYSTEM |
| Classification Name: | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery<br>and in dermatology (21 CFR 878.4810)<br>Product code: GEX - Laser instrument, surgical, powered<br>Panel: SU |
| Legally marketed: | Sharplan Silktouch CO2 Flash Scanner, Coherent Ultrapulse<br>CO2 Surgical Lasers, Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers |
| Description: | The laser system DERMABLATE ER:YAG LASER SYSTEM is<br>an Erbium:YAG laser with a wavelength of 2.94µm. |
| Intended Use: | The laser system DERMABLATE ER:YAG LASER SYSTEM is<br>intended for laser assisted site preparation for hair<br>transplantation. All other intended uses are part of 510(k)<br>submission No. K980361 and are note changed or affected by<br>this indication for use. |

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- The specifications of the laser system DERMABLATE ER:YAG Comparison to: LASER SYSTEM are the same as or very similar to those of legally marketed lasers such as Sharplan Silktouch CO2 Flash Scanner, Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Surgical Lasers, Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers.
- Performance data: None. The specifications and intended uses of the laser system DERMABLATE ER:YAG LASER SYSTEM are the same or very similar to those of claimed predicate devices.

Because that, performance data were not required.

- The DERMABLATE ER:YAG LASER SYSTEM used for laser CONCLUSION: assisted side preparation for hair transplantation is substantially equivalent to legally marketed devices, e.g. Sharplan Silktouch CO2 Flash Scanner, Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Surgical Lasers, Ultrapulse S Series CO2 Surgical Lasers.

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Public Health Service

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

OCT 1 9 1999

Aesculap-Meditec North America c/o Mr. William Kelley 2525 McGaw Avenue Irvine, California 92623-9791

Re: K992707 Trade Name: Dermablate Er: Y AG Laser System Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEX Dated: July 25, 1999 Received: August 11, 1999

Dear Mr. Kelley:

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 of the Act. 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.

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 Regulations, 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 action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements 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,

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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## INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT

510(k) Number (if known): _K 952707

Device Name: DERMABLATE ER: YAG LASER SYSTEM

Indication For USE Statement:

The laser system DERMABLATE ER:YAG LASER SYSTEM is intended for laser assisted site preparation for hair transplantation. This indication is in addition to previously cleared indications.

The laser system DERMABLATE ER:YAG LASER SYSTEM is restricted to sale to or use by licensed professionals in the United States.

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Prescription Use
(Per 21 CFR 801.109) OR Over-The-Counter Use

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