← Product Code [GEX](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEX) · K973431 # LASETTE (K973431) _Cell Robotics, Inc. · GEX · Oct 28, 1997 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEX/K973431 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Cell Robotics, Inc. - **Product Code:** [GEX](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEX.md) - **Decision Date:** Oct 28, 1997 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.4810 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery ## Intended Use Ablation of skin tissue to establish capillary blood access. ## Device Story Portable, battery-operated laser device; produces single pulse of laser light to ablate small hole in patient's fingertip; replaces stainless steel blood lancets for capillary blood access. Used by healthcare professionals in clinical settings. Output is a skin perforation allowing blood collection. Benefits include non-mechanical tissue ablation for blood sampling. ## Clinical Evidence Two human clinical trials conducted under Investigational Device Exemptions (IDE). Results indicated the device is safe and effective for its intended use. ## Technological Characteristics Portable, battery-operated laser device. Produces single pulse of laser light for tissue ablation. Class II device. ## 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 - Glucolet Steel Lancet (Bayer Diagnostics) - Feather Touch Steel Lancet (Ulster Scientific) - Tenderlett Steel lances (International Technidyne) - TriLasc 2940 (Schwartz Electro-Optics) - Medlite (Continuum Biomedical) - Protégé (Xintec Corp.) ## 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}------------------------------------------------ OCT 2 8 1997 ## Appcadix B 510(K) Summary Cell Robotic's Lasette Laser Skin Perforator K973431 This 510(K) Summary of safety and effectiveness for the Cell Robotic's Laser Skin Perforator is I his JTO(K) Sunnika y of saley and encourt of the SMDA 1990 and following guidance concerning the organization and content of a 510(K) summary. | Applicant: | Cell Robotics, Inc. | |---------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Address: | 2715 Broadbent Parkway NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107 | | Contact Person: | Connie White, Manager of Regulatory Affairs | | Telephone: | (505) 343-1131 Ext. 108
(505) 344-8112 | | Preparation Date: | 9 4 97 | | Device Trade Name: | Cell Robotics' Lasette | | Common Name: | Laser skin perforator | | Classification: | Class II | | Legally Marketed Predicate Device: | Glucolet Steel Lancet Mfg. By Bayer Diagnostics
Feather Touch Steel Lancet Mfg. by Ulster Scientific
Tenderlett Steel lances Mfg. By International Technidyne
TriLasc 2940 Mfg. by Schwartz Electro-Optics
Medlite Mfg. by Continuum Biomedical
Protégé Mfg. By Xintec Corp. | | Description of the Cell Robotic's Lasette
Laser Skin Perforator | The Cell Robotics Lasette laser skin perforator is a portable
battery operated laser device. The device produces a single
pulse of laser light which ablates a small hole in the patient's
fingertip comparable to that produced by commonly used
stainless steel blood lancets. | | Intended use of the Cell Robotic's Lasette
Laser Skin Perforator | Ablation of skin tissue to establish capillary blood access. | | Indications for use | The Cell Robotics Lasette Laser Skin Perforator is intended
for use by qualified healthcare professionals for collecting
capillary blood samples from adult patients, for subsequent
determination of blood glucose concentration and hematocrit
using optically based measurement techniques. | | Contraindications for Use | The Lasette should not be used to collect samples for use in
analyzers that require complex sample transfer procedures. | | Nonclinical Performance Data: | None | | Clinical Performance Data: | The subject device has been investigated in two human
clinical trials under approved Investigational Device
Exemptions. Results from the clinical trials indicate that the
device is safe and effective. | | Conclusion: | The Cell Robotic's Lasette Laser Skin Perforator is
substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. | | Additional Information: | None requested at this time | {1}------------------------------------------------ ﭘ {2}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/2/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo features a stylized eagle with three legs, representing health, hope, and service. The eagle is enclosed in a circle with the text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES • USA" around the perimeter. Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20856 OCT 28 1997 Ms. Connie White Manager of Regulatory Affairs Cell Robotics, Inc. 2715 Broadbent Parkway, NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107 Re: K973431 Trade Name: Cell Robotics Lasette Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEX Dated: September 5, 1997 Received: September 10, 1997 Dear Ms. White: 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 requirements , as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (OS) 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. {3}------------------------------------------------ ## Page 2 - Ms. Connie White 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 (301) 594-4595. Additionally, for questions on the promotion 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" (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 (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html". Sincerely yours, 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 {4}------------------------------------------------ ## INDICATION FOR USE STATEMENT 510(k) Number: K973431 Device Name: Lasette laser skin perforator Indications for Use: The Cell Robotics Laser Skin Perforator is intended for use by qualified healthcare professionals for collecting capillary blood samples from adult patients, for subsequent determination of blood using optically based concentration and hematocrit glucose measurement techniques. 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