FEMINIQUE SONIC HAIR REMOVER

K973179 · Global TV Concepts, Ltd. · KCX · Oct 30, 1997 · General, Plastic Surgery

Device Facts

• Record ID: K973179
• Device Name: FEMINIQUE SONIC HAIR REMOVER
• Applicant: Global TV Concepts, Ltd.
• Product Code: KCX · General, Plastic Surgery
• Decision Date: Oct 30, 1997
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 878.5360
• Device Class: Class 1
• Attributes: Therapeutic

Indications for Use

For the removal of hair

Device Story

The Feminique™ Sonic Hair Remover is a tweezer-type epilator used for hair removal. The device functions by emitting a 27 MHz radio frequency (RF) signal from the tweezer tips. When a user grasps an individual hair with the tweezers, the RF energy is transmitted down the hair shaft to the root and papilla, destroying the papilla to inhibit hair regrowth. The tweezers are also used to mechanically slide the hair out after treatment. The device is battery-operated, utilizing four 'AAA' batteries to generate 6V of electricity for the RF signal. It is intended for over-the-counter use.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided. Safety and efficacy are referenced via the FDA Federal Register notice published June 11, 1997 (62 Fed. Reg. 31771-775) regarding tweezer-type epilators.

Technological Characteristics

Tweezer-type epilator; 27 MHz radio frequency energy source; battery-powered (4 'AAA' batteries, 6V); manual operation.

Indications for Use

Indicated for the removal of hair.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

The tweezer-type epilator is an electrical device intended to remove hair. The energy provided at the tip of the tweezer used to remove hair may be radio frequency, galvanic (direct current), or a combination of radio frequency and galvanic energy.

Predicate Devices

• IGIÁ Hair Removal System

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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## K973179

## 510 (k) SUMMARY

Trade name:

Feminique™ Sonic Hair Remover

Global TV Concepts Ltd. Marketed by: 776 South Military Trail Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442 [phone]; fax [phone] Ms. Laurie Braden Contact:

Date prepared: August 22, 1997

Sonic hair remover Common name :

Classification Tweezer-type epilator (per 21 C.F.R. § 878.5360) name :

Hair removal Intended use:

The device works by emitting from the tweezer tips Description: radio frequency energy that is transmitted down an individual hair grasped by the tweezers to the root and papilla of the hair. The tweezers may also be used to slide the hair out after treatment. The radio frequency energy destroys the papilla, with the result More than one that the hair does not grow back. treatment may be necessary.

Substantial equivalence :

The device is substantially equivalent to the IGIÁ Hair Removal System, another tweezer-type Both devices emit a 27 MHz radio frequency epilator. signal, with a peak reading of dBuV 107.15 for the Feminique™ and dBuV 105.6 for the IGIÁ. The principal difference between the products is that the Feminique™ Sonic Hair Remover relies on 4 "AAA" batteries for its operation, whereas the IGIA Hair Removal System uses household electrical energy. Also the Feminique™ uses 6V of electricity to generate the radio frequency signal, whereas the IGIÁ uses 9V.

The safety and efficacy of tweezer-type epilators are discussed in the attached Federal Register notice published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 11, 1997, 62 Fed. Reg. 31771-775.

Attachment

OCT 3.0 1997

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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20856

Global TV Concepts, Ltd. ·c/o Ms. Samia N. Rodriguez Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. 700 Thirteenth Street, NW, Suite 1200 Washington, District of Columbia 20005

OCT 3 0 1997

Re: K973179

> Trade Name: Feminique™ Sonic Hair Remover Regulatory Class: III Product Code: KCX Dated: August 22, 1997 Received: August 25, 1997

Dear Ms. Rodriguez:

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 Ouality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) 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.

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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 [phone]. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. 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 [phone] or [phone] 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

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510(k) Number (if known): 973179

Feminique Sonic Hair Remover Device Name:

Indications For Use:

For the removal of hair

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

H. Oviedo

(Division Sign-Off) (Division of General Restorative Devices Ka73179 510(k) Number.

Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) OR

Over-The-Counter Use

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