K172049 · Cry IQ AB · GEH · Aug 30, 2017 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K172049
Device Name
CryoIQ DERM, CryoIQ PRO, CryoIQ EquiMED
Applicant
Cry IQ AB
Product Code
GEH · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Aug 30, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4350
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The CryoIQ Multi LINE are reusable devices intended to destroy tissue during surgical procedures by applying extreme cold.
Device Story
CryoIQ Multi LINE is a reusable cryosurgical device for tissue destruction. It utilizes a replaceable nitrous oxide (N2O) cartridge (16g, 25g, or 40g) attached to a unit body. Operation involves pressing a lever to dispense a continuous stream of liquid N2O through a capillary tube/applicator tip. The device achieves a constant temperature of -89°C (-128°F) at the treatment site via heat evaporation upon phase transition, causing cellular necrosis. Used by physicians or medical professionals in clinical settings. The device is handheld and mechanical; no software or electronic components are involved. Benefits include precise, controlled application of extreme cold for lesion removal.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included freezing effect verification, mechanical integrity, and gas consumption analysis. The device complies with ASTM F882-84 for Cryosurgical Medical Instruments. No clinical data was required or provided.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: brass, stainless steel, gold-plated components, borosilicate glass 3.3 (DURAN) tips, PTFE/acrylonitrile-butadiene-rubber seals. Energy source: pressurized N2O gas (50 bar/725 psi). Principle: heat evaporation via phase transition. Form factor: handheld unit with lever actuator and interchangeable tips (1mm-4mm, angled, long). Compliance: ASTM F882-84. No software or electronic connectivity.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the destruction of tissue during surgical procedures by applying extreme cold, including treatment of genital lesions, molluscum contagiosum, verruca plantaris, verruca plana, actinic keratosis, seborrheic keratosis, skin tags, and lentigo.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
(1) Cryosurgical unit with a liquid nitrogen cooled cryoprobe and accessories. A cryosurgical unit with a liquid nitrogen cooled cryoprobe and accessories is a device intended to destroy tissue during surgical procedures by applying extreme cold. (2) Cryosurgical unit with a nitrous oxide cooled cryoprobe and accessories. A cryosurgical unit with a nitrous oxide cooled cryoprobe and accessories is a device intended to destroy tissue during surgical procedures, including urological applications, by applying extreme cold. (3) Cryosurgical unit with a carbon dioxide cooled cryoprobe or a carbon dioxide dry ice applicator and accessories. A cryosurgical unit with a carbon dioxide cooled cryoprobe or a carbon dioxide dry ice applicator and accessories is a device intended to destroy tissue during surgical procedures by applying extreme cold. The device is intended to treat disease conditions such as tumors, skin cancers, acne scars, or hemangiomas (benign tumors consisting of newly formed blood vessels) and various benign or malignant gynecological conditions affecting vulvar, vaginal, or cervical tissue. The device is not intended for urological applications.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
August 30, 2017
Cry IO AB % Ms. Cherita James Regulatory Consultant M Squared Associates. Inc 515 Eight Avenue, St. 1212 New York, New York 10018
Re: K172049
Trade/Device Name: CryoIQ MULTI LINE Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4350 Regulation Name: Cryosurgical unit and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEH Dated: July 5, 2017 Received: July 6, 2017
Dear Ms. James:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Actinclude requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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For Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K172049
Device Name CryoIQ Multi LINE
Indications for Use (Describe)
The CryoIQ Multi LINE are reusable devices intended to destroy tissue during surgical procedures by applying extreme cold.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## K172049
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92, the following information constitutes the CryolQ AB summary for the CryolQ Multi LINE.
## I. Submission Date
August 28, 2017
## II. Submitter
| Name: | CryoIQ AB |
|----------|---------------------------------------------|
| Address: | Apelröds vägen 1<br>439 32 Onsala<br>Sweden |
| Contact person: | Stefan Skafte, President |
|-----------------|--------------------------|
| Phone number: | +46 31-400 500 |
| Fax number: | +46 300-56 94 99 |
## III. Device
| Name of device: | CryolQ MULTI line |
|-----------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Common or usual name: | Cryosurgical unit & accessories |
| Classification name: | Cryosurgical unit & accessories |
| Regulatory class: | Class II per regulations 878.4350 |
| Classification code: | GEH |
| Panel: | General & plastic surgery |
#### IV. Predicate devices
| | 510(k) | Company | Device |
|----------------------|---------|----------------------------------|-------------|
| Primary<br>predicate | K091721 | New Medical Technologies<br>GmbH | CryoSuccess |
| Reference | K024009 | H&O Equipments NV/SA | CryoProbe-C |
| | K102006 | STC Consulting LLC | CryOmega |
## V. Device Description
The CryolQ devices consist of a unit body with a lever and an applicator (capillary tube, tip). A disposable cartridge filled with nitrous oxide (N₂O, laughing qas) will be attached to the unit body by slightly screwing into it. The cartridge has a build-in valve for safety storage and release of the gas.
The CryolQ designed to dispense a continuous stream of liquid nitrous oxide when actuated by pressing the lever.
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The device functions by means of heat evaporation upon phase transition where the nitrous oxide is applied to the treatment area by means of the applicator (capillary tube, tip) at a constant temperature of -89°C/-128°F (cold performance) followed by evaporation. Physicians or medical professionals can use the gas in procedures requiring the destruction of tissue using the extreme cold of nitrous oxide (-89°C/-128°F).
## VI. Intended use
The CryoIQ Multi LINE are reusable devices intended to destroy tissue during surgical procedures by applying extreme cold.
#### VII. Comparisons of the technological characteristics with the predicate device
CryolQ MULTI line exists of 3 devices, CryolQ DERM, CryoIQ PRO, CryolQ EquiMed. They all have the same intended use to destroy tissue during surgical procedures by applying extreme cold, same technical features but they differ in design.
| | Subject device | Predicate Device | Reference devices | | S.E |
|-------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----|
| 510(k) | No number yet | K091721 | K024009 | K102006 | |
| 510(K)<br>sponsor | CryolQ AB | New Medical<br>Technologies<br>GmbH | H&O<br>Equipments<br>NV/SA | STC<br>Consulting<br>LLC | |
| Device<br>Name | CryolQ MULTI<br>line | CryoSuccess | CryoProbe-C | CryOmega | |
| Models | CryolQ DERM<br>CryolQ PRO<br>CryolQ EquiMed<br>Std tip (ø 1mm)<br>Dermatology tip<br>(ø 2mm)<br>Dermatology tip<br>(ø 3mm)<br>Dermatology tip<br>(ø 4mm)<br>Derm. tip, White<br>(ø 1mm)<br>Derm. tip, Blue<br>(ø 2mm)<br>Derm. tip, Green<br>(ø 3mm)<br>Long tip 13 cm<br>Angled tip 45° | CryoSuccess<br>Std tip (ø 1mm)<br>Std tip (ø 2mm)<br>Std tip (ø 3mm)<br>Std tip (ø 4mm)<br>Gynecology tip | CryoProbe I c<br>CryoProbe I x | CryOmega | |
| | Subject device | Predicate Device | Reference devices | | S.E |
| 510(k) | No number yet | K091721 | K024009 | K102006 | |
| 510(K)<br>sponsor | CryolQ AB | New Medical<br>Technologies<br>GmbH | H&O<br>Equipments<br>NV/SA | STC<br>Consulting<br>LLC | |
| Indication for<br>use | To destroy tissue<br>during surgical<br>procedures by<br>applying extreme<br>cold. | To destroy tissue<br>during surgical<br>procedures by<br>applying extreme<br>cold | To destroy<br>tissue during<br>surgical<br>procedures<br>by applying<br>extreme cold | Surgical<br>destruction of<br>target tissue<br>by applying<br>cryogenic<br>gases at<br>extreme low<br>temperatures.<br>The list below<br>shows<br>examples of<br>the type of<br>lesions that<br>can be<br>treated:<br>-Genital<br>lesions<br>-Molluscum<br>Contagiosum<br>-Verruca<br>Plantaris<br>-Verruca<br>Plana<br>-Actinic<br>Keratosis<br>-Seborrheic<br>Keratosis<br>-Skin Tags<br>-Lentigo | Yes |
| Type of<br>lesions to be<br>treated | -Genital lesions<br>-Molluscum<br>Contagiosum<br>-Verruca<br>Plantaris<br>-Verruca Plana<br>-Actinic Keratosis<br>-Seborrheic<br>Keratosis<br>-Skin Tags<br>-Lentigo | Not stated | Not stated | -Genital<br>lesions<br>-Molluscum<br>Contagiosum<br>-Verruca<br>Plantaris<br>-Verruca<br>Plana<br>-Actinic<br>Keratosis<br>-Seborrheic<br>Keratosis<br>-Skin Tags<br>-Lentigo | Yes |
| Nitrogen | Nitrous Oxide<br>(N2O, laughing<br>gas). Available in<br>16 g, 25 g and 40<br>g cartridge. | Nitrous Oxide<br>(N2O, laughing<br>gas). Available in<br>23.5 g cartridge. | Nitrous Oxide<br>(N2O,<br>laughing<br>gas).<br>Available in 8<br>g or 16 g<br>cartridges. | Nitrous Oxide<br>(N2O,<br>laughing<br>gas).<br>Available in<br>16 g<br>cartridge. | Yes |
| | Cartridge<br>pressure: 50 bar<br>(725 psi) | Cartridge<br>pressure: 50 bar<br>(725 psi) | Cartridge<br>pressure: 50<br>bar (725 psi) | Cartridge<br>pressure: 50<br>bar (725 psi) | Yes |
| | Subject device | Predicate Device | Reference devices | | S.E |
| 510(k) | No number yet | K091721 | K024009 | K102006 | |
| 510(K)<br>sponsor | CryolQ AB | New Medical<br>Technologies<br>GmbH | H&O<br>Equipments<br>NV/SA | STC<br>Consulting<br>LLC | |
| | Shelf life: 2 years | Shelf life: 2 years | Shelf life: 2<br>years | Shelf life: 2<br>years | Yes |
| Shelf life<br>Device | 5 years | 5 years (with 2<br>years warranty) | 2 years | Disposable<br>unit, is<br>discarded<br>after liquefied<br>gas is<br>emptied | Yes |
| Treatment<br>Temperature | Liquid freezing:<br>-89°C/-128°F<br>constant temp. | Liquid freezing:<br>-89°C/-128°F<br>constant temp. | Liquid<br>freezing:<br>-89°C/-128°F<br>constant<br>temp. | Liquid<br>freezing:<br>-89°C/-128°F<br>constant<br>temp. | Yes |
| Material | Housing:<br>Cryo device has<br>no housing.<br>The device<br>material is brass<br>and stainless<br>steel,<br>gold plated | Housing:<br>Cryo device has<br>no housing.<br>The device<br>material is brass<br>and stainless<br>steel,<br>gold plated | Housing:<br>Aluminum | Housing:<br>plastic | Yes |
| | Cryo tip: metal,<br>gold plated, cryo<br>tip in borosilicate<br>glass 3.3 (such<br>as DURAN) | Cryotip: metal,<br>gold plated,<br>cryotip in<br>borosilicate glass<br>3.3 (such as<br>DURAN) | Micro-<br>Applicator:<br>Unknown | Micro-<br>Applicator:<br>Unknown | Yes |
| | Lock cap:<br>Plastic | Protective Cap:<br>Thermoplastic<br>rubber | Lock cap:<br>Plastic | Lock cap:<br>Unknown | Yes |
| | Filter:<br>Stainless steel | Filter:<br>Stainless steel | Filter:<br>Unknown | Filter:<br>Plastic | Yes |
| | O-rings/Seals<br>PTFE and<br>acrylonitrile-<br>butadiene-rubber | O-rings/Seals<br>PTFE and<br>acrylonitrile-<br>butadiene-rubber | O-<br>rings/Seals:<br>Unknown | O-rings/Seals<br>Butadiene-<br>rubber | Yes |
| | Nitrous oxide<br>cartridges:<br>Metal | Nitrous oxide<br>cartridges:<br>Metal | Nitrous oxide<br>cartridges:<br>Metal | Nitrous oxide<br>cartridges:<br>Metal | Yes |
| Mode of Use | Apply spray<br>topically | Apply spray<br>topically | Apply spray<br>topically | Apply spray<br>topically | Yes |
| Storage<br>Conditions | Protect the unit<br>against heat and<br>exposure to<br>direct sunlight.<br>The storage<br>temperature is<br>between - | Protect the unit<br>against heat and<br>exposure to direct<br>sunlight. The<br>storage<br>temperature is<br>between - | Store in a<br>cool dry<br>place and<br>keep out of<br>reach of<br>children,<br><50°C/122°F | <50°C/122°F | Yes |
| | Subject device | Predicate Device | Reference devices | | S.E |
| 510(k) | No number yet | K091721 | K024009 | K102006 | |
| 510(K)<br>sponsor | CryolQ AB | New Medical<br>Technologies<br>GmbH | H&O<br>Equipments<br>NV/SA | STC<br>Consulting<br>LLC | |
| | max.<br>50°C/122°F | 10°C/14°F and<br>max. 45°C/113°F. | | | |
| Cleaning | The unit body<br>and cryo tip can<br>be cleaned and<br>disinfected with<br>an alcohol-based<br>disinfectant or<br>alcohol. | The unit body and<br>cryo tip can be<br>cleaned and<br>disinfected with<br>an alcohol-based<br>disinfectant or<br>alcohol. | All external<br>parts can be<br>wiped with a<br>cloth soaked<br>in any non-<br>corrosive<br>sterilization<br>solution or<br>alcohol. | Unknown | Yes |
| Sterilization | N/A | Steam sterilize<br>applicators at<br>134°C/273°F,<br>according to the<br>instruction in the<br>manual of your<br>steam sterilizer<br>and according to<br>the country<br>specific law | N/A | N/A | Yes |
| Safety | Complies with<br>ASTM: F882-84<br>for Cryosurgical<br>Medical<br>Instrument | Complies with<br>ASTM: F882-84<br>for Cryosurgical<br>Medical<br>Instrument | Complies<br>with ASTM:<br>F882-84 for<br>Cryosurgical<br>Medical<br>Instrument | Complies<br>with ASTM:<br>F882-84 for<br>Cryosurgical<br>Medical<br>Instrument | Yes |
| Operating<br>Principle | CryolQ functions<br>by means of heat<br>evaporation upon<br>phase transition<br>where liquid<br>nitrous oxide<br>(N₂O, laughing<br>gas) is applied to<br>the treatment<br>area by means of<br>a capillary tube<br>(applicator, tip) at<br>a constant<br>temperature of -<br>89°C/-128°F<br>(cold<br>performance)<br>followed by<br>evaporation.<br>This results in<br>cellular<br>destruction<br>(necrosis) in the<br>treatment area.<br>The amount of<br>gas dispensed is<br>controlled by the<br>medical<br>professional | Cryosuccess<br>functions by<br>means of heat<br>evaporation upon<br>phase transition<br>where liquid<br>nitrous oxide<br>(N₂O, laughing<br>gas) is applied to<br>the treatment<br>area by means of<br>a capillary tube<br>(applicator, tip) at<br>a constant<br>temperature of -<br>89°C/-128°F (cold<br>performance)<br>followed by<br>evaporation. This<br>results in cellular<br>destruction<br>(necrosis) in the<br>treatment area.<br>The amount of<br>gas dispensed is<br>controlled by the<br>medical<br>professional<br>Pressing the lever<br>of the device. | The patented<br>principle of<br>the<br>CryoProbe is<br>based upon<br>the direct<br>flow of N₂O in<br>liquid phase<br>for the<br>purpose of<br>freezing with<br>resulting in<br>necrosis of<br>tissue in the<br>practice of<br>medicine. To<br>achieve this<br>phenomenon<br>an<br>economical<br>gas cartridge<br>is used. The<br>cartridge is<br>filled with<br>liquid N₂O<br>(83%) and<br>the rest with<br>N₂O gas. The<br>liquid N₂O is<br>the | Gas<br>dispensed<br>using<br>actuator<br>lever. Spray<br>controlled by<br>on/off<br>actuator. | Yes |
| | Subject device | Predicate Device | Reference devices | | S.E |
| 510(k) | No number yet | K091721 | K024009 | K102006 | |
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