← Product Code [GEX](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEX) · K110907 # PALOMAR ICON (TM) AESTHETIC SYSTEM (K110907) _Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. · GEX · Jun 22, 2011 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEX/K110907 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. - **Product Code:** [GEX](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEX.md) - **Decision Date:** Jun 22, 2011 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.4810 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Intended Use The 2940 Ablative Laser Handpiece is intended for use in surgical applications requiring the excision, incision, ablation, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue. Soft tissue includes skin, cutaneous tissue, subcutaneous tissue, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartilage meniscus, calculi or fragments, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, organs, and glands in the following indications: skin resurfacing, treatment of wrinkles, epidermal nevi, telangiectasia, spider veins, actinic chelitis, keloids, verrucae, skin tags, anal tags, keratoses, scar revision (including acne scars), debulking benign tumors, debulking cysts and superficial skin lesions. The 2940 Fractional Ablative Laser Handpiece is intended for use in dermatological procedures requiring coagulation, resurfacing, and ablation of soft tissue. Procedures include skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, pigmented lesions, and vascular dyschromia. The 1540 Fractional Non-ablative Laser Handpiece is intended for use in coagulation of soft tissue, skin resurfacing procedures as well as treatment of melasma, striae, acne scars and surgical scars. The 1440 Fractional Non-ablative Laser Handpiece is intended for use in dermatological procedures requiring coagulation of soft tissue and skin resurfacing procedures. The 1540 and 2940 Fractional combined treatment is intended for dermatological procedures requiring coagulation, resurfacing, and ablation of soft tissue. Procedures include skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, dyschromia and pigmented lesions. The 1440 and 2940 Fractional combined treatment is intended for dermatological procedures requiring coagulation, resurfacing, and ablation of soft tissue. Procedures include skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, dyschromia and pigmented lesions. The IR Handpiece is intended for photocoagulation of soft tissue in dermatologic applications. In addition, it is intended to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, the temporary relief of minor joint pain associated with arthritis, the temporary increase in local circulation where applied, and the relaxation of muscles. In addition, it may also help muscle spasms, minor sprains and strains, and minor muscular back pain. The 1064 Laser Handpiece is intended for the removal of unwanted hair for skin types I-VI, and to effect stable long-term permanent hair reduction; treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, senile lentigines (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), pigmented seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, cafe-au-lait macules, and plaques; verrucae, skin tags, seborrheic keratosis; tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue-black tattoos); pigmented lesions to reduce lesion size, for patients with lesions that would potentially benefit from aggressive treatment, and for patients with lesions that have not responded to other laser/light treatments; treatment of vascular lesions such as but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, telangiectasias, rosacea, venus lake, facial and leg veins; reduction of red pigmentation in hypertrophic and keloid scars where vascularity is an integral part of the scar; coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue; treatment of wrinkles and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). The Max Series Intense Pulsed Light Handpieces are intended for the treatment of inflammatory acne (acne vulgaris) and for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions, including warts, scars and striae; removal of unwanted hair from skin types I-VI, and to effect stable long-term, or permanent, hair reduction; treatment of benign pigmented lesions, including lentigines, nevi, melasma, and cafe-au-lait; and treatment of vascular lesions, including port wine stains, hemangiomas, angiomas, telangiectasias, rosacea, facial and leg veins. The Skintel™ Reader is intended as an objective measurement tool for examining skin melanin content for determining and setting a test spot starting fluence. ## Device Story Palomar Icon Aesthetic System; console-based platform with internal power supply, chiller, and electronics; supports multiple interchangeable light and laser handpieces. Inputs: user-selected treatment parameters; Skintel Reader provides objective skin melanin measurements to guide fluence settings. Operation: console delivers energy to handpieces for tissue ablation, coagulation, vaporization, or photocoagulation. Used in clinical settings by trained practitioners. Output: controlled light/laser energy application to patient skin. Clinical benefit: skin resurfacing, hair reduction, lesion treatment, and pain relief. Provider uses system interface to adjust settings based on Skintel data and clinical assessment; output directly affects tissue state to achieve therapeutic goals. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence based on technical characteristics and verification/validation testing. ## Technological Characteristics Console-based laser/light system; includes power supply, chiller, and electronics. Handpieces connect via console port. Energy types: laser and intense pulsed light. Skintel Reader used for melanin measurement. No specific material standards or software architecture details provided. ## 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 - Artisan System (Lux1540, Lux1440, Lux2940, MaxG) ([K100270](/device/K100270.md)) - Combination Fractional Treatment (Lux1540, Lux1440, Lux2940) ([K101506](/device/K101506.md)) - Lux1064 Handpiece ([K041879](/device/K041879.md)) - LuxIR Handpiece ([K070298](/device/K070298.md)) - Palomar StarLux System Intense Pulsed Light Handpieces ([K041086](/device/K041086.md)) - Palomar StarLux System Intense Pulsed Light Handpieces ([K033549](/device/K033549.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}------------------------------------------------ # K110907 ## 510(k) Summary JUN 2 2 2011 This 510(k) summary is being submitted in accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 ## SUBMITTER'S INFORMATION 1. NAME: Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. - ADDRESS: 15 Network Drive Burlington, MA 01803 Phone: (781) 993-2300 Fax: (781) 418-1169 - Sharon Timberlake, MSHS, RAC, CCRA CONTACT: Director of Regulatory Affairs DATE PREPARED: June 14, 2011 ## 2. DEVICE INFORMATION | TRADE/PROPRIETARY NAME: | Palomar Icon TM Aesthetic System | |-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | COMMON/USUAL NAME: | Light and Laser System | | CLASSIFICATION NAME: | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and
plastic surgery and in dermatology
(21 CFR § 878.4810) | | PRODUCT CODES: | GEX, ONG | ### 3. PREDICATE DEVICES Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Artisan System (Lux1540, Lux1440, Lux2940, MaxG) K100270 Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Combination Fractional Treatment (Lux1540, Lux1440, Lux2940) K101506 Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Lux1064 Handpiece K041879 Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. LuxIR Handpiece K070298 {1}------------------------------------------------ Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Palomar StarLux System Intense Pulsed Light Handpieces K041086, K033549 ## INTENDED USE 4. The 2940 Ablative Laser Handpiece is intended for use in surgical applications requiring the excision, incision, ablation, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue. Soft tissue includes skin, cutaneous tissue, subcutaneous tissue, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartilage meniscus, calculi or fragments, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, organs, and glands in the following indications: skin resurfacing, treatment of wrinkles, epidermal nevi, telangiectasia, spider veins, actinic chelitis, keloids, verrucae, skin tags, anal tags, keratoses, scar revision (including acne scars), debulking benign tumors, debulking cysts and superficial skin lesions. The 2940 Fractional Ablative Laser Handpiece is intended for use in dermatological procedures requiring coagulation, resurfacing, and ablation of soft tissue. Procedures include skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, pigmented lesions, and vascular dyschromia. The 1540 Fractional Non-ablative Laser Handpiece is intended for use in coagulation of soft tissue, skin resurfacing procedures as well as treatment of melasma, striae, acne scars and surgical scars. The 1440 Fractional Non-ablative Laser Handpiece is intended for use in dermatological procedures requiring coagulation of soft tissue and skin resurfacing procedures. The 1540 and 2940 Fractional combined treatment is intended for dermatological procedures requiring coagulation, resurfacing, and ablation of soft tissue. Procedures include skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, dyschromia and pigmented lesions. The 1440 and 2940 Fractional combined treatment is intended for dermatological procedures requiring coagulation, resurfacing, and ablation of soft tissue. Procedures include skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, dyschromia and pigmented lesions. The IR Handpiece is intended for photocoagulation of soft tissue in dermatologic applications. In addition, it is intended to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, the temporary relief of minor joint pain associated with arthritis, the temporary increase in local circulation where applied, and the relaxation of muscles. In addition, it may also help muscle spasms, minor sprains and strains, and minor muscular back pain. {2}------------------------------------------------ The 1064 Laser Handpiece is intended for the removal of unwanted hair for skin types I-VI, and to effect stable long-term permanent hair reduction; treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, senile lentigines (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), pigmented seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, cafe-au-lait macules, and plaques; verrucae, skin tags, seborrheic keratosis; tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue-black tattoos); pigmented lesions to reduce lesion size, for patients with lesions that would potentially benefit from aggressive treatment, and for patients with lesions that have not responded to other laser/light treatments; treatment of vascular lesions such as but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, telangiectasias, rosacea, venus lake, facial and leg veins; reduction of red pigmentation in hypertrophic and keloid scars where vascularity is an integral part of the scar; coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue; treatment of wrinkles and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). The Max Series Intense Pulsed Light Handpieces are intended for the treatment of inflammatory acne (acne vulgaris) and for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions, including warts, scars and striae; removal of unwanted hair from skin types I-VI, and to effect stable long-term, or permanent, hair reduction; treatment of benign pigmented lesions, including lentigines, nevi, melasma, and cafe-au-lait; and treatment of vascular lesions, including port wine stains, hemangiomas, angiomas, telangiectasias, rosacea, facial and leg veins. The Skintel™ Reader is intended as an objective measurement tool for examining skin melanin content for determining and setting a test spot starting fluence. ## 5. DEVICE DESCRIPTION The Palomar Icon Aesthetic System consists of a console with an internal power supply, chiller, and electronics. The light and laser handpieces individually connect to the system via the console connection port. ## 6. PERFORMANCE DATA The review of the technical characteristics. indications for use, clinical data, verification and validation information provided in the 510(k) Premarket Notification demonstrates that the Palomar Icon Aesthetic System is substantially equivalent to its predicate i device. ## 7. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE The Palomar Icon Aesthetic System is substantially equivalent to its predicate devices when used according to its intended use. This is based on the information provided in this 510(k) Premarket Notification which demonstrates that the Palomar Icon Aesthetic System shares the same technological characteristics, mechanism of action, intended use and physical properties when compared to its predicates. {3}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/3/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo consists of a stylized eagle or bird symbol, with three curved lines representing the body and wings. The text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" is arranged in a circular pattern around the bird symbol. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. % Ms. Sharon Timberlake, MSHS, RAC, CCRA Director of Regulatory Affairs 15 Network Drive Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 JUN 2 2 2011 Re: K110907 Trade/Device Name: Palomar Icon™ Aesthetic System 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: GEX, ONG Dated: March 30, 2011 Received: March 31, 2011 Dear Ms. Timberlake: 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. 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. {4}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Ms. Sharon Timberlake, MSHS, RAC, CCRA 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 (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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. If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance. You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm. Sincerely vours. Erik Keith -Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Surgical, Orthopedic And Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {5}------------------------------------------------ # Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known): _ K110907 Device Name: Palomar Icon™ Aesthetic System ## Indications for Use: The 2940 Ablative Laser Handpiece is intended for use in surgical applications requiring the excision, incision, ablation, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissue includes skin, cutaneous tissue, subcutaneous tissue, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartilage meniscus, calculi or fragments, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, organs, and glands in the following indications: skin resurfacing, treatment of wrinkles, epidermal nevi, telangiectasia, spider veins, actinic chelitis, keloids, verrucae, skin tags, anal tags, keratoses, scar revision (including acne scars), debulking benign tumors, debulking cysts and superficial skin lesions. The 2940 Fractional Ablative Laser Handpiece is intended for use in dermatological procedures requiring coagulation, resurfacing, and ablation of soft tissue. Procedures include skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, pigmented lesions, and vascular dyschromia. The 1540 Fractional Non-ablative Laser Handpiece is intended for use in coagulation of soft tissue, skin resurfacing procedures as well as treatment of melasma, striae, acne scars and surgical scars. The 1440 Fractional Non-ablative Laser Handpiece is intended for use in dermatological procedures requiring coagulation of soft tissue and skin resurfacing procedures. The 1540 Fractional Non-ablative Laser and 2940 Fractional Ablative Laser Handpiece combined treatment is intended for dermatological procedures requiring coagulation, resurfacing, and ablation of soft tissue. Procedures include skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, rhytides, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, dyschromia and pigmented lesions. The 1440 Fractional Non-ablative Laser Handpiece and 2940 Fractional Ablative Laser Handpiece combined treatment is intended for dermatological procedures requiring coagulation, resurfacing, and ablation of soft tissue. Procedures include skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, rhytides, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, dyschromia and pigmented lesions. The MaxIR Handpiece is intended for photocoagulation of soft tissue in dermatologic applications. In addition, it is intended to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for the temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, the (Division Sign-Off) Division of Surgical, Orthopedic, and Restorative Devices 510(k) Number_ {6}------------------------------------------------ temporary relief of minor joint pain associated with arthritis, the temporary increase in local circulation where applied, and the relaxation of muscles. In addition, it may also help muscle spasms, minor sprains and strains, and minor muscular back pain. The 1064 Laser Handpiece is intended for the removal of unwanted hair for skin types I-VI, and to effect stable long-term permanent hair reduction; treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as, but not limited to, senile lentigines (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), pigmented seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, cafe-au-lait macules, and plaques; verrucae, skin tags, seborrheic keratosis; tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue-black tattoos); pigmented lesions to reduce lesion size, for patients with lesions that would potentially benefit from aggressive treatment, and for patients with lesions that have not responded to other laser/light treatment of vascular lesions such as but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, telangiectasias, rosacea, venus lake, facial and leg veins; reduction of red pigmentation in hypertrophic and keloid scars where vascularity is an integral part of the scar, coagulation and hemostasis of soft tissue; treatment of wrinkles and pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). The Max Series Intense Pulsed Light Handpieces are intended for the treatment of inflammatory acne (acne vulgaris) and for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions, including warts, scars and striae; removal of unwanted hair from skin types I-VI, and to effect stable long-term, or permanent, hair reduction; treatment of benign pigmented lesions, including lentigines, nevi, melasma, and cafe-au-lait; and treatment of vascular lesions, including port wine stains, hemangiomas, angiomas, telangiectasias, rosacea, facial and leg veins. The Skintel™ Reader is intended as an objective measurement tool for examining skin melanin content for determining and setting a test spot starting fluence. 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