← Product Code [GEX](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEX) · K981627 # PROTEGE II ER: YAG LASER SYSTEM AND ACCESSOIES (UPGRADE) (K981627) _Xintec Corporation · GEX · Jul 31, 1998 · General, Plastic Surgery · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEX/K981627 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Xintec Corporation - **Product Code:** [GEX](/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEX.md) - **Decision Date:** Jul 31, 1998 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 878.4810 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** General, Plastic Surgery - **Attributes:** Therapeutic ## Intended Use The Protégé II Er:YAG Laser Systems and accessories are indicated for the surgical incision/excision, vaporization, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue. All soft tissue is included, such as skin, cutaneous tissue, striated and smooth muscle, cartilage meniscus, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, agans and glands. Dentistry: Soft tissue (incision, excision, ablation and coagulation) Dermatology Plastic Surgery: Indications include epidermal nevi, clangiectasia, spider veins, actinic cheilitis, keloids, verrucae, skin tags, anal tags, keratoses, scar revision (including acne scars), debulking benign tumors and cysts, skin resurfacial skin lesions, and performing: diagnostic biopsies. General Surgery: Indications include surgical incision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of soft tissue where skin incision, tissue dissection, excision of external tumors and lesions, complete or partial resection of internal organs, tumors and lesions, tissue ablation and/or vessel coagulation may be indicated. Genitourinary: Indications include lesions of the external genitalia, urethra and anus, penis, scrown and uretira (includes condylomaacuminata, giant perineal condyloma and verrucous carcinoma), vulvar lesions, polyps and familial polyps of the colon. Gynecology: Indications include cervical intracoithelial neoplasia (CIN), herpes simplex, endometrial adhesions, cysts and condyloma. Oral Maxillofacial: Indications include benign oral tumor, oral and glossal lesions and gingivectorny. Otorhinolaryigology/Head and Neck (ENT): Indications include ear, nose and throat lesions, polyps, cysts, hyperkeratosis, excision of carcinogenic tissue and oral leukoplakia. Ophthe mology: Indications include soft tissue surrounding the eye and orbit and anteriorcapsulotomy. Podiatry: Indications include warts, plantar verrucae, large mosaic verrucae andmatrixectorny. Arthrescopy: Including open and laparoscopic procedures Orthopedic Surgery Thoracic Surgery ## Device Story Protégé II Er:YAG laser system; utilizes Erbium:YAG laser energy for surgical soft tissue management; performs incision, excision, vaporization, ablation, and coagulation. Operated by physicians in clinical, surgical, or hospital settings. Laser energy interacts with soft tissue to achieve precise cutting or removal; provides clinical benefit through minimally invasive tissue management across diverse surgical specialties. Output is controlled laser beam; used by surgeons to treat lesions, tumors, and perform resections. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data provided; bench testing only. ## Technological Characteristics Er:YAG laser system; energy source is Erbium:YAG laser; intended for soft tissue surgical applications; 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. ## 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. 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Chou, Ph.D. Executive Vice President Convergent Laser Technologies a Subsidiary of Xintec Corporation 900 Alice Street Oakland, California 94607 - Re: K981627 Protégé II (tm) Er: YAG Laser System and Accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEX Dated: May 4, 1998 Received: May 7, 1998 Dear Dr. Chou: We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the devices referenced above and we have determined the devices are 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 devices, 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 devices are classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), they may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your devices 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 (OS) 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. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your devices in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submissions does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 {1}------------------------------------------------ Page 2 - Dr. Marilyn M. Chou of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations. This letter will allow you to begin marketing your devices as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your devices to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your devices and thus, permits your devices to proceed to the market. If you desire specific advice for your devices 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. 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Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ 010014000 ﮐﮯ ﺳﺎﺗﮫ ﺳﺎ ## S100k) Number: #K981627 Device Name: Protégé II (tm) Er: YAG Laser Systems and Accessories (Upgrade) Indications For Use: The Protégé II Er:YAG Laser Systems and accessories are indicated for the surgical incision/excision, vaporization, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue. All soft tissue is included, such as skin, cutaneous tissue, striated and smooth muscle, cartilage meniscus, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, agans and glands. Dentistry: Soft tissue (incision, excision, ablation and coagulation) Dermatology Plastic Surgery: Indications include epidermal nevi, clangiectasia, spider veins, actinic - cheilitis, keloids, verrucae, skin tags, anal tags, keratoses, scar revision (including acne scars), - debulking benign tumors and cysts, skin resurfacial skin lesions, and performing: diagnostic biopsies. General Surgery: Indications include surgical incision, vaporization, ablation and coagulation of soft tissue where skin incision, tissue dissection, excision of external tumors and lesions, - complete or partial resection of internal organs, tumors and lesions, tissue ablation and/or vessel coagulation may be indicated. Genitourinary: Indications include lesions of the external genitalia, urethra and anus, penis, scrown and · uretira (includes condylomaacuminata, giant perineal condyloma and verrucous carcinoma), - vulvar lesions, polyps and familial polyps of the colon. - Gynecology: Indications include cervical intracoithelial neoplasia (CIN), herpes simplex, endometrial adhesions, cysts and condyloma. Oral Maxillofacial: Indications include benign oral tumor, oral and glossal lesions and gingivectorny. Otorhinolaryigology/Head and Neck (ENT): Indications include ear, nose and throat lesions, polyps, cysts, hyperkeratosis, excision of carcinogenic tissue and oral leukoplakia. Ophthe mology: Indications include soft tissue surrounding the eye and orbit and anteriorcapsulotomy. Podiatry: Indications include warts, plantar verrucae, large mosaic verrucae andmatrixectorny. Arthrescopy: Including open and laparoscopic procedures Orthopedic Surgery Thoracic Surgery Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) (Division Sign Offi- Divisior V 510(k) Number Prescription Use (21 CFR 801.109) OR Over-The-Counter Use --- **Source:** [https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEX/K981627](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/SU/subpart-e%E2%80%94surgical-devices/GEX/K981627) **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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