LASEREX ND:YAG OPHTHALMIC LASER (LQ2106), ALCON ND:YAG OPHTHALMIC LASER (3000LE), LASEREX ND:YAG OPHTHALMIC LASER, MODEL

K992824 · Ellex Medical Pty, Ltd. · GEX · Nov 17, 1999 · General, Plastic Surgery

Device Facts

• Record ID: K992824
• Device Name: LASEREX ND:YAG OPHTHALMIC LASER (LQ2106), ALCON ND:YAG OPHTHALMIC LASER (3000LE), LASEREX ND:YAG OPHTHALMIC LASER, MODEL
• Applicant: Ellex Medical Pty, Ltd.
• Product Code: GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
• Decision Date: Nov 17, 1999
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 878.4810
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Intended Use

Iridectomy/Iridotomy. Posterior Capsulotomy. Posterior Membranectomies.

Device Story

Laserex Q-S/W Nd:YAG laser system family (models LQ2106, LQP3106, 3000LX, 3000LE, LQP4106, LQ5106/AURA) used for ophthalmic surgery. Device delivers pulsed Nd:YAG laser energy to ocular tissues. Operated by ophthalmologists in clinical settings for procedures including iridectomy, iridotomy, posterior capsulotomy, and posterior membranectomies. Laser energy facilitates precise tissue disruption/ablation. System provides therapeutic benefit by treating ocular conditions requiring these specific surgical interventions.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence based on technological characteristics and intended use.

Technological Characteristics

Nd:YAG laser source; Q-switched operation; ophthalmic surgical delivery system; class II device; product code GEX.

Indications for Use

Indicated for ophthalmic surgical procedures including iridectomy/iridotomy, posterior capsulotomy, and posterior membranectomies.

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.

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

NOV 1 7 1999

Mr. Keith R. Degenhardt Laserex Systems USA c/o Ellex Laser Systems 258 Halifax Street Adelaide, South Australia 5000

K992824 Re: Trade Name: Laserex Q-S/W Nd:YAG Lasers Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEX Dated: August 9, 1999 Received: August 23, 1999

Dear Mr. Degenhardt:

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 Ouality 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,

Hipt Rivdis

James E. Dillard III Acting 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 (if known): | K992824 | | |
| Device Name: | Ophthalmic Laser Models: Laserex LQ2106, Laserex LQP3106, Laserex 3000LX, Alcon 3000LE, Laserex LQP4106 and Coherent "AURA" (Laserex LQ5106) | | |
| Indications for Use: | | | |

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The indications for use for the above product family is:

- * Iridectomy/Iridotomy.
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- Posterior Capsulotomy.
- * * * Posterior Membranectom1es.

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Concurence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaulation (ODE)

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Division of General Restorative Devices

| 510(k) Number | K992824 |
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| Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) | X |
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| Over-the-Counter Use | |