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Low Power Electrosurgical Devices For Skin Lesion Destruction

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
For the removal and destruction of skin lesions in general dermatological procedures, also referred to as Plasma Pen Devices, which generates electrical arc in the ambient air between an electrical probe tip and the skin and cause intended tissue damage for the removal and destruction of skin lesions
Physical State
Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories with a maximum output power of 5 Watts or Less
Technical Method
The devices generates electrical arc in the ambient air between an electrical probe tip and the skin, which will cause intended tissue damage for the removal and destruction of skin lesions.
Target Area
Skin
Regulation Medical Specialty
General and Plastic Surgery
Review Panel
General and Plastic Surgery
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
878.4400
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 878.4400 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories

§ 878.4400 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories.

(a) Identification. An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.

(b) Classification. Class II.

Low Power Electrosurgical Devices For Skin Lesion Destruction

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
For the removal and destruction of skin lesions in general dermatological procedures, also referred to as Plasma Pen Devices, which generates electrical arc in the ambient air between an electrical probe tip and the skin and cause intended tissue damage for the removal and destruction of skin lesions
Physical State
Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories with a maximum output power of 5 Watts or Less
Technical Method
The devices generates electrical arc in the ambient air between an electrical probe tip and the skin, which will cause intended tissue damage for the removal and destruction of skin lesions.
Target Area
Skin
Regulation Medical Specialty
General and Plastic Surgery
Review Panel
General and Plastic Surgery
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
878.4400
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

CFR § 878.4400 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories

§ 878.4400 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories.

(a) Identification. An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.

(b) Classification. Class II.