K220674 · Recensmedical, Inc. · GEH · Mar 31, 2022 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K220674
Device Name
TargetCool
Applicant
Recensmedical, Inc.
Product Code
GEH · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Mar 31, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4350
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
TargetCool™ is indicated for the temporary reduction of pain, swelling, inflammation, and hematoma from minor surgical procedures, minor sprains or other minor sports injuries, and as an adjunct to rehabilitative treatment (e.g., intermittent cold with stretch).
Device Story
Handheld cryosurgical device; delivers rapid, precise, controlled cooling to skin tissue using CO2 cryogen. Input: user-defined temperature and time settings. Transformation: thermoelectric cooling mechanism sprays cryogen onto skin; reduces nerve conduction velocity to increase pain threshold and tolerance. Output: controlled cooling (2-4°C) to target area; real-time skin temperature, set parameters, and device status displayed on LCD. Safety features: status light and audible alarm if skin temperature drops below -1°C for >1 second. Used in clinical settings by healthcare providers. Benefits: provides localized pain relief and reduction of inflammation/swelling for minor injuries or post-surgical recovery.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing confirmed skin surface temperature reaches 2-4°C within 5 seconds and maintains this range for up to 60 seconds. Electrical safety (IEC 60601-1) and electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2) verified. Biocompatibility of polycarbonate guard material established via predicate equivalence. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Handheld device; polycarbonate guard (patient-contacting). Energy source: internal battery. Cooling principle: thermoelectric cooling using CO2 cryogen. Features: LCD display, trigger, cooling nozzle, filter, cartridge. Connectivity: none. Sterilization: not specified. Software: embedded control logic for temperature monitoring and alarm triggering.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring temporary reduction of pain, swelling, inflammation, and hematoma resulting from minor surgical procedures, minor sprains, or minor sports injuries; also indicated as an adjunct to rehabilitative treatment.
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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March 31, 2022
RecensMedical, Inc. % Dave Kim, MBA President Mtech Group 7505 Fannin Street, Suite 610 Houston, Texas 77054
Re: K220674
Trade/Device Name: TargetCool Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4350 Regulation Name: Cryosurgical Unit and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEH, MLY Dated: February 11, 2022 Received: March 8, 2022
Dear Dave Kim:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrb/ofdocs/ofpmn/pmn.cfm __identifies ___combination_ product submissions. 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. 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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Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-howreport-medical-device-problems.
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Sincerely,
Long Chen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K220674
Device Name TargetCool™
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
TargetCool™ is indicated for the temporary reduction of pain, swelling, inflammation, and hematoma from minor surgical procedures, minor sprains or other minor sports injuries, and as an adjunct to reatment (e.g., intermittent cold with stretch).
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b></b></span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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#### 510(k) SUMMARY
#### K220674
## 1. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Manufacturer Name | RecensMedical, Inc.<br>908, SK V1 center, 830 Dongtansunhwan-daero<br>Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do,<br>Republic of Korea |
|-----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Phone: | +82 31 8043 3064 |
| Fax: | +82 31 630 2092 |
| Contact person: | Yeonui Lee / Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>yui.lee@recensmedical.com |
| Office Correspondent: | Dave Kim, MBA<br>Mtech Group<br>7505 Fannin St. Ste 610, Houston, TX 77054<br>+1-713-467-2607<br>davekim@mtech-inc.net |
## 2. DEVICE NAME AND CLASSIFICATION
| Trade name: | TargetCool™ |
|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Common name : | Cryosurgical Device |
| Classification name: | Cryosurgical Unit and Accessories |
| Classification Regulations: | 21 CFR 878.4350 / 21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Class: | Class II |
| Classification Panel: | General & Plastic Surgery |
| Product code: | GEH, MLY |
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## 3. PRIMARY PREDICATE DEVICE
| 510(k) Number: | K203481 |
|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Trade name: | CryoVIVE |
| Classification name: | Cryosurgical Unit and Accessories |
| Classification Regulations: | 21 CFR 878.4350 |
| Class: | Class II |
| Classification Panel: | General & Plastic Surgery |
| Product code: | GEH, MLY |
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### 4. INDICATIONS FOR USE
TargetCool™ is indicated for the temporary reduction of pain, swelling, inflammation, and hematoma from minor surgical procedures, minor sprains or other minor sports injuries, and as an adjunct to rehabilitative treatment (e.g., intermittent cold with stretch).
### 5. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
TargetCool™ is a handheld device that can deliver rapid, precise, and controlled cooling to the skin tissue. The TargetCool™ device consists of a main device Cooling-Nozzle, a guard, a filter, and a cartridge,
In Cooling mode, the main device produces controlled cooling based on thermoelectric cooling. which controls the temperature (2-4℃) of the targeted area. TargetCool™ displays the skin temperature measured in real time, the set cooling temperature and time, and the device status through the LCD display. Also, if the measured temperature is below -19C and lasts for more than 1 second, the status light blinks in blue with a beep sound.
The principle of pain relief through skin cooling is as follows: As the skin cools by spraying the cryogen onto the skin, the nerve conduction velocity (NCV) of the skin decreases, increasing the pain threshold (PTH) and pain tolerance (PT). Through this mechanism, pain in the skin is relieved. The advances represented by TargetCool™ lie in the fact that the device executes this process in a precise, controlled, and rapid way.
#### 6. PERFORMANCE DATA
The Company's Performance Data for TargetCool™ is as follows:
#### Bench Testing
TargetCool™ complies with all applicable standards, including ISO 13485:2016, IEC 60601-1 for electrical safety and IEC 60601-1-2 for electromagnetic compatibility.
Biocompatibility (ISO 10993) was also performed to demonstrate conformance with established industry standards. The only patient-contacting material on TargetCool is the guard, which is comprised of polycarbonate. The polycarbonate is the exact same material used in CryoVIVE, which was FDA-cleared under K203481. Therefore, the biocompatibility test is not applicable for the TargetCoolTM. The device hazard analysis was completed and risk-control implemented to mitigate identified hazards.
TargetCool Temperature accuracy tests were conducted targeting three different treas (wrist, arm, back of neck) by three physicians at three different temperature settings (-10, -5, 5 degree C).
It was confirmed that the skin surface temperature reached 2~4℃ within 5 seconds, also it was maintained at 2 to 4 ℃ for the maximum spraying time (60 seconds).
The testing results support that all the specifications have met the acceptance criteria of each module and interaction of processes.
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TargetCool™ passed all testing and supports the claims of substantial equivalence and safe operation.
# 7. TECHNOLOGY COMPARISON and SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE Discussion
| Product Name | TargetCool™<br>(K220674) | CryoVIVE<br>(K203481) | Comparison |
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| Indications for<br>Use<br>/ Intended Use | TargetCool™ is indicated for the<br>temporary reduction of pain, swelling,<br>inflammation, and hematoma from<br>minor surgical procedures, minor<br>sprains or other minor sports injuries,<br>and as an adjunct to rehabilitative<br>treatment (e.g., intermittent cold with<br>stretch). | The CryoVIVE (Freezing mode) is<br>indicated for the surgical destruction of<br>target tissue by applying cryogenic<br>gases at extreme low temperatures<br>- Molluscum Contagiosum<br>- Skin Tags<br>- Actinic Keratosis<br>- Lentigo<br>- Verruca Plana<br>- Verruca Vulgaris<br>- Verruca Lesions<br>- Genital Lesions<br>- Seborrheic Keratosis<br><br>CryoVIVE (Cooling mode) is indicated<br>for the temporary reduction of pain,<br>swelling, inflammation, and hematoma<br>from minor surgical procedures, minor<br>sprains or other minor sports injuries,<br>and as an adjunct to rehabilitative<br>treatment (e.g., intermittent cold with<br>stretch). | Same<br>(Cooling mode) |
| Component | Main system, Trigger, LCD Display,<br>Cooling-Nozzle, Guard tip, Filter,<br>Cartridge | Main system, Control button, LCD,<br>Nozzle (Cooling and Freezing), Guide<br>tip, filter, CO2 cartridge | Similar |
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| Mechanism of Action | The unit blows very low-temperature gas at temperature and time settings, onto the desired treatment area | (Cooling mode)<br>The unit blows very low-temperature gas at temperature and time settings, onto the desired treatment area<br>(Freezing mode)<br>Cryogen, CO2 is delivered to the treatment site to affect cellular destruction | Same<br>(Cooling mode) |
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| Cryogen Type | CO2 | CO2 | Same |
| Temperature | Reaching 2-4 °C within 5 sec | (Cooling mode) Reaching 2-4 °C within 5 sec<br>(Freezing mode) -79°C | Same<br>(Cooling mode) |
| Treatment Duration | 0~60 sec | 0~60 sec | Same |
| Gas Volume | 65g cartridge | 60g cartridge | Similar |
| Safety feature | Alarm and status light blinking if the temperature of the skin is determined to be less than -1 °C for 1 second. | Alarm and status light blinking if the temperature of the skin is less than - 1 °C for 1 second. | Same |
Compared with the predicate device, the subject device has the following modifications: 1). the freezing mode is removed; 2). the subject device can be driven by the internal battery, but not external AC Mains; 3). when the target temperature is reached, the status light and beep sound activate; 4) when continuous spraying is used, a beep sound occurs at set time intervals.
However, these differences do not significantly affect safety and/or effectiveness. Therefore, TargetCool™ is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
## 8. CONCLUSION
TargetCoolTM is substantially equivalent in design, manufacturing materials, intended use, principles of operation, and performance temperature to CryoVIVE (K203481) for cooling mode operation. Performance testing data established that TargetCool™ is as safe and effective as the legally marketed predicate device for the proposed indications. On this basis and in accordance with 21 CFRS 807.100(b), TargetCool is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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