← Product Code [GEX](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEX) · K014057 # DERMASTAR ER:YAG LASER SYSTEM (K014057) _Asclepion-Meditec AG · GEX · Mar 8, 2002 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEX/K014057 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Asclepion-Meditec AG - **Product Code:** [GEX](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEX.md) - **Decision Date:** Mar 8, 2002 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.4810 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Intended Use The DermaStar Er: YAG Laser System is intended for coagulation, vaporization, ablation or cutting of soft tissue (skin) in dermatology, plastic surgery (including aesthetic surgery), oral surgery, and ophthalmology (skin around the eyes). The laser system DermaStar is restricted to sale to or use by licensed professionals in the United States. ## Device Story DermaStar Er:YAG laser system; 2.94um wavelength; consists of laser enclosure and fiber optic delivery system with handpiece. Used by licensed professionals in dermatology, plastic surgery, oral surgery, and ophthalmology clinics. Device delivers laser energy to soft tissue for coagulation, vaporization, ablation, or cutting. Clinical benefit derived from precise tissue interaction for surgical procedures. Provider operates handpiece to target skin tissue; output affects tissue state directly via thermal ablation/cutting. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data; bench testing only. ## Technological Characteristics Erbium:YAG laser; 2.94um wavelength; fiber optic delivery system with handpiece; standalone laser surgical instrument. ## Regulatory 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 - Dermablate Er: YAG Laser System ([K980361](/device/K980361.md)) - MCL 29 Dermablate Er: YAG Laser System ([K964128](/device/K964128.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0}------------------------------------------------ 8 2002 MAR K014057 ## 510(k) SUMMARY ASCLEPION-MEDITEC AG DermaStar Er:YAG Laser System This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness for the ASCLEPION-MEDITEC AG DermaStar 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: | ASCLEPION-MEDITEC AG | |---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Address: | Goeschwitzer Strasse 51-52
07745 Jena, Germany | | Contact Person: | Dr. Dirk Colditz
Vice President Operations and
International Regulatory Affairs | | Phone:
Fax:
e-mail: | +49 3641 220 501
+49 3641 220 502
ctz@asclepion.com | | Preparation date: | September 2001 | | Device name: | DermaStar Er: YAG Laser System | | Common Name: | DermaStar | | Classification
Name: | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery
and in dermatology (21 CFR 878.4810)
Product code: GEX - Laser instrument, surgical, powered
Panel: 79 | | Legally marketed: | Dermablate Er: YAG Laser System (K980361)
MCL 29 Dermablate Er: YAG Laser System (K964128) | | Description: | The DermaStar Er: YAG Laser System is an Erbium:YAG laser
with a wavelength of 2.94um. It consists a laser enclosure and
fiber optic delivery system (including hand piece). | | Intended Use: | The DermaStar Er: YAG Laser System is intended for
coagulation, vaporization, ablation or cutting of soft tissue (skin)
in dermatology, plastic surgery (including aesthetic surgery), oral
surgery, and ophthalmology (skin around the eyes). | {1}------------------------------------------------ Premarket Notification DermaStar Image /page/1/Picture/2 description: The image shows a handwritten alphanumeric string. The string is "KO14057". The characters are written in a bold, slightly slanted font. The image is a close-up of the string, with a white background. Comparison to: The specifications of the DermaStar are the same as or very similar to those of legally marketed lasers such as Dermablate Er: YAG Laser System (K980361) and MCL 29 Dermablate Er: YAG Laser System (K964128) Performance data: None. The specifications and intended uses of the DermaStarEr:YAG laser system are the same or very similar to - those of claimed predicate devices. Because of this, performance data were not required. - The DermaStar Er: YAG laser system is substantially equivalent CONCLUSION: to legally marketed devices. {2}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/2/Picture/1 description: The image is a black and white logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo features a stylized eagle with its wings spread, and three human figures are visible within the eagle's body. The text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" is arranged in a circular pattern around the eagle. Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 ## MAR 8 2002 Asclepion-Meditec AG c/o Mr. William Kelley Asclepion-Meditec, Inc. 23832 Via Monte Coto De Caza, CA 92708 Re: K014057 Trade/Device Name: DermaStar Er:YAG Laser System Regulation Number: 878.4810 Regulation Name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEX Dated: November 27, 2001 Received: December 10, 2001 Dear Mr. Kelley: 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. 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 (PMA), 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 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. 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); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. {3}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Mr. William Kelley This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) I mis letter will and w yourse of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally prematicated predicated. The aclassification 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 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4659. Additionally, for questions on the prometion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Onlor general mionnazion turers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html Sincerely yours, iriam C. Provost Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {4}------------------------------------------------ Page 44 of 68 ## INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT 510(k) Number (if known): K O14057 Device Name: _DermaStar Er: YAG Laser System Indication For Use: The DermaStar is intended for coagulation, vaporization, ablation or cutting of soft tissue (skin) in dermatology, plastic surgery (including aesthetic surgery), oral surgery, and ophthalmology (skin around the eyes) The laser system DermaStar is restricted to sale to or use by licensed professionals in the United States. isiam C. 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