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AF ACUSPOT MICROMANIPULATOR (713) (K962974) _Sharplan Lasers, Inc. · GEX · Aug 21, 1996 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEX/K962974 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Sharplan Lasers, Inc. - **Product Code:** [GEX](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEX.md) - **Decision Date:** Aug 21, 1996 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.4810 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Intended Use It is indicated for incision, excision, coagulation, ablation, and vaporization of soft tissue, to be used with compatible, legally marketed surgical lasers. ## Device Story Accessory for CO2 surgical lasers; attaches to distal end of articulated arm and connects to surgical microscope. Allows physician to focus and steer laser beams for selective tissue treatment. Features autofocus capability. Used in clinical settings by physicians to perform incision, excision, coagulation, ablation, and vaporization of soft tissue. Output is directed laser energy; enables precise tissue interaction under visualization. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data presented; bench testing only. ## Technological Characteristics Accessory for CO2 surgical lasers; attaches to articulated arm and surgical microscope. Includes autofocus mechanism. Mechanical/optical design for beam steering and focusing. ## 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 - Sharplan Model 712 Acuspot ([K962974](/device/K962974.md)) - Reliant UniMax Model 2000 Micromanipulator ([K962974](/device/K962974.md)) - Heraeus LaserSonics Ultraspot Micromanipulator ([K962974](/device/K962974.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} SHARPLAN LASERS, INC. K962974 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Model 713 AF Acuspot Micromanipulator AUG 21 1996 In response to the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990, the following is a summary of the safety and effectiveness information upon which the substantial equivalence determination is based. The safety and effectiveness of the Sharplan Model 713 AF Acuspot Micromanipulator is based on a determination of the substantial equivalence as well as the safety and effectiveness of its predicate devices which include the Sharplan Model 712 Acuspot, the Reliant UniMax Model 2000 Micromanipulator, and the Heraeus LaserSonics Ultraspot Micromanipulator. 1. Sharplan Lasers, Inc. 1 Pearl Court Allendale, NJ 07401 George J. Hattub, Director of Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance July 8, 1996 2. Model: Sharplan Model 713 AF Acuspot Micromanipulator 3. Predicate Devices: The Sharplan Model 712 Acuspot Micromanipulator, the Reliant UniMax Model 2000 Micromanipulator, and the Heraeus LaserSonics Ultraspot Micromanipulator. 4. Description: The Sharplan Model 713 AF Acuspot Micromanipulator is an accessory for a CO2 Surgical Laser. It attaches to the distal end of an articulated arm and connects to a surgical microscope. Its purpose is to allow a physician the ability to focus and steer laser beams so that when tissue is visualized, it can be selectively treated. 5. The Sharplan Model 713 AF Acuspot Micromanipulator is substantially equivalent to the following devices: The Sharplan Model 712 Micromanipulator, the Reliant UniMax Model 2000, and the Heraeus LaserSonics Ultraspot Micromanipulator. It is indicated for incision, excision, coagulation, ablation, and vaporization of soft tissue, to be used with compatible, legally marketed surgical lasers. No new indications were sought in the premarket notification and no clinical data was presented. 1 Pearl Court • Allendale, NJ 07401 • (201) 327-1666 • (800) 394-2000 • (201) 445-4048 fax {1} page 2 # 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness (continued) Sharplan Lasers, Inc. Model 712 Acuspot Micromanipulator 6. From a design and intended use perspective, the aforementioned devices, while are not identical, perform the same function and are of the same technology. The modification to the candidate device, involves the addition of an autofocus option. Based upon an analysis of the overall performance characteristics for the devices, Sharplan Lasers, Inc. believes that no significant differences exist. Furthermore, this modification raises no concerns regarding the safety or effectiveness of the Sharplan Model 713 AF Acusot Micromanipulator. **Advisory:** This information was prepared for the sole purpose of compliance with the Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990. It does not imply that the procedures described herein can be performed with the equipment described without substantial risk of personal injury or death to patients due to operator error or in procedures requiring a high degree of skill. --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEX/K962974](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEX/K962974) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices. 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