ACUPULSE 30/40 ST CO2 LASER SYSTEM AND ACUPULSE 40WG CO2 LASER SYSTEM
K100415 · Lumenis · GEX · Apr 21, 2010 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K100415
Device Name
ACUPULSE 30/40 ST CO2 LASER SYSTEM AND ACUPULSE 40WG CO2 LASER SYSTEM
Applicant
Lumenis
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Apr 21, 2010
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The intended use of the AcuPulse 30/40 ST CO2 Laser Systems and AcuPulse 40WG CO2 Laser series is for the vaporization, incision, ablation or photocoagulation of soft tissue in the surgical specialties of: ENT, Gynecology, Laparoscopic Surgery including GYN Laparoscopy, Aesthetic Surgery, Dental and Oral Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, General Surgery and Podiatry. The intended use of the AcuPulse series is for the performance of specific surgical applications in the surgical specialties of ENT, Gynecology, Laparoscopic Surgery including GYN Laparoscopy, Aesthetic Surgery, Dental and Oral Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics. General Surgery and Podiatry as follows:
Device Story
AcuPulse 30/40 ST and 40WG are CO2 laser systems (10.6 µm wavelength) for soft tissue surgery. The 30/40 ST uses an articulated arm; the 40WG uses a short arm WaveGuide port for Fiberlase delivery. Systems feature three energy modes: Continuous Wave (incision/ablation with homeostasis), Pulser (high-frequency pulses for incision), and SuperPulse (short, high-peak power pulses for char-free ablation). Operated by physicians in clinical/surgical settings via footswitch. Output is a laser beam used to vaporize, incise, or ablate tissue. Clinical benefit includes precise tissue removal with controlled thermal damage, facilitating various surgical procedures across multiple specialties.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Compliance with IEC 60601-1 (safety), IEC 60825-1 (laser safety), IEC 60601-2-22 (surgical laser safety), and IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC) was demonstrated. Software validation confirmed the new software version met requirements.
Technological Characteristics
Seal-off, DC-excited CO2 laser system; 10.6 µm wavelength; 30-40W power output. Delivery via articulated arm or WaveGuide port. Modes: Continuous Wave, Pulser, SuperPulse. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60825-1, IEC 60601-2-22, IEC 60601-1-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for soft tissue vaporization, incision, excision, ablation, or photocoagulation across multiple surgical specialties including ENT, Gynecology, Laparoscopic surgery, Aesthetic/Dermatology, Dental/Oral, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, General/Thoracic surgery, and Podiatry. Specific applications include skin resurfacing, tumor/lesion removal, debridement, and various endoscopic/laparoscopic procedures.
Regulatory Classification
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.
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# SECTION 7 - SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
APR 2 1 2010
K100415 (Premarket Notification [510(k)] Number)
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Date of Preparation: 12 April 2010
1. Applicant
Lumenis Ltd. 13 Hayetzira Str. (POB 240) Yokneam Industrial Park Yokneam 20692 Israel
Corresponding Official: Name: Ahava Stein Title: Regulatory Consultant Address: A. Stein - Regulatory Affairs Consulting Beit Hapa'amon (Box 124) 20 Hata'as St. 44425 Kfar Saba ISRAEL Tel: +972-9-767-0002 +972-9-766-8534 Fax:
#### 2. Device Name
| Device Name: | AcuPulse 30/40ST CO2 Laser Systems and AcuPulse 40WG CO2 Laser System |
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| Device trade or proprietary name: | CO2 Laser System |
| Common Name: | CO2 Laser System |
| Classification Name: | Laser Surgical Instrument, 21 CFR Section 878.4810 |
3. Predicate DevicesThe modified CO2 Laser WaveGuide is substantially equivalent to the following device:
| 510(k) No. | Manufacturer | Device |
|------------|--------------|-------------------------------------|
| K082809 | Lumenis Ltd. | AcuPulse 30/40 ST CO2 Laser Systems |
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## 4. Indications for Use
The intended use of the AcuPulse 30/40 ST CO2 Laser Systems and AcuPulse 40WG CO2 Laser series is for the vaporization, incision, excision, ablation or photocoagulation of soft tissue in the surgical specialties of: ENT, Gynecology, Laparoscopic Surgery including GYN Laparoscopy, Aesthetic Surgery, Dental and Oral Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, General Surgery and Podiatry.
The intended use of the AcuPulse series is for the performance of specific surgical applications in the surgical specialties of ENT, Gynecology, Laparoscopic Surgery including GYN Laparoscopy, Aesthetic Surgery, Dental and Oral Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics. General Surgery and Podiatry as follows:
#### Dermatology
The AcuPulse laser is indicated for use in dermatology and plastic surgery for the following applications:
- Ablation, vaporization, excision, incision and coagulation of soft tissue in the . performance of:
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser dermabrasion
- Laser burn debridement
- Laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) for the treatment of: . - Wrinkles, rhytids and furrows (including fine lines and texture irregularities).
- Laser skin resurfacing (ablation, and/or vaporization) of soft tissue for the . reduction, removal, and/or treatment of:
- Keratoses, including actinic and seborrheic keratosis, seborrhoecae vulgares, seborrheci wart and verruUT seborrheica.
- Vermillionectomy of the lip
- Cutaneous horns
- Solar/actinic elastosis
- Cheilitis, including actinic cheilitis
- Lentigines, including lentigo maligna or Hutchinson's malignant freckle
- Uneven pigmentation/dyschromia
- Acne scars
- Surgical scars
- Keloids including acne keloidalis nuchae
- Hemangiomas (including Buccal, port wine and pyogenic granulomas/granuloma pyogenicum/granuloma telangiectaticum)
- Tatoos
- Telangiectasia
- Removal of small skin tumors, including periungual (Koenen) and subungual. fibromas
- Superficial pigmented lesions
- Adenosebaceous hypertrophy or sebaceous hyperplasia
- Rhinophyma reduction
- Cutaneous papilloma (skin tags)
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- Milia
- Debridement of eczematous or infected skin
- Bramous and sqamous cell carcinoma, including keratoacanthomas, Bowen's disease (Erythroplasia of Queyrat), and Bowenoid Papulosis (BP) lesions
- Nevi, including spider, epidermal and protruding
- Neurofibromas
- Laser de-epitheliazation
- Tricoepitheliomas
- Xanthelasma palpebrarum
- Syringoma
- Laser ablation, vaporization, and/or excision for complete and partial nail . matrixecomy
- Vaporization/coagulation of: .
- Benign/malignant vascular/avascular skin lesions
- Moh's surgery
- Lipectomy
- Verrucae and seborrhoecae vulgares, including paronychial, periungal and subungual warts
- . Laser incision and/or excision of soft tissue for the performance of upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty
- Laser incision and/or excision of soft tissue for the creation of recipient sites for hair . transplantation
## Podiatrv
The AcuPulse laser is indicated for use in podiatry for the following applications:
- Laser ablation, vaporization, and/or excision of soft tissue for the reduction, . removal, and/or treatment of:
- Verrucae vulgares/plantar (warts), including paronychial, periungal and subungual warts
- Fungal nail treatment
- Porokeratoma ablation
- Ingrown nail treatment
- Neuromas/fibromas, including Morton's neuroma
- Debridement of ulcers
- Other soft tissue lesions
- Laser ablation, vaporization, and/or excision for complete and partial (nail) . matrixectomy
## Otolaryngology (ENT)
The AcuPulse laser is indicated for laser incision, ablation and/or vaporization of soft tissue in otolaryngology for the treatment of:
- Choanal atresia .
- Leukoplakia, including oral, larynx, uvula, palatal, and upper lateral pharyngeal . tissue
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- Nasal obstruction .
- Adult and juvenile papillomatosis polyps .
- Polypectomy of nose and nasal passages .
- Lymphangioma removal ●
- Removal of vocal cord/fold nodules, polyps and cysts .
- Removal of recurrent papillomas in the oral cavity, nasal cavity, larynx, pharynx . and trachea, including the uvula, palatal, upper lateral pharyngeal tissue, tongue and vocal cords.
- . Laser/tumor surgery in the larynx, pharynx, nasal, ear and oral structures and tissue
- Zenker's Diverticulum/pharyngoesophageal diverticulum (endoscopic laser-assisted . esophagodiverticulostomy (ELAED))
- . Stenosis, including subglottic stenosis
- Tonsillectomy (including tonsilar cryptolysis and neoplasma) and tonsil . ablation/tonsillotomy
- . Pulmonary bronchial and tracheal lesion removal
- Benign and malignant nodules, tumors and fibromas (larynx, pharynx, trachea, . tracheobronchial/endobronchial)
- . Benign and malignant lesions and fibromas (nose and nasal passages)
- . Benign and malignant tumors and fibromas (oral)
- . Stapedotomy/Stapedectomy
- . Acoustic neuroma in the ear
- . Superficial lesions of the ear, including chondrodermatitis nondularis chroniUT helices/Winkler's disease
- Telangiectasia/hemangioma of Iarynx, pharynx and trachea (includes uvula, palatal, . or upper lateral pharyngeal tissue)
- Cordectomy, cordotomy (for the treatment of vocal fold paralysis/vocal fold motion . impairment), and cordal lesions of larynx, pharynx and trachea
- . Myringotomy/tympanostomy (tympanic membrane fenestration)
- . Uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP, laser UPPP)
- Turbinectomy and turbinate reduction/ablation
- Septal spur ablation/reduction and septoplasty .
- . Partial glossectomy
- . Tumor resection of oral, subfacial and neck tissues
- Rhinophyma ●
- Verrucae vulgares (warts) ●
- . Gingivoplasty/gingivectomy
## Gynecology and GYN Laparoscopy Indications
The AcuPulse laser is indicated for use in gynecology for the followig applications:
- . Laser incision, excision, ablation and/or vaporization of soft tissue in gynecology for the treatment of:
- Conization of the cervix, including cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), and vulvar and vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN, VAIN)
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- Condyloma acuminata, including cervical, genital, vulvar, perineal, and Bowenoid papulosa (BP lesions)
- Leukoplakia (vulvar dystrophies)
- Incision and drainage (I&D) of Bartholin's and nabothian cysts
- Herpes vaporization
- Urethral caruncle vaporization
- Cervical dysplasia
- Benign and malignant tumors
- Hemangiomas
- Vaporization, incision, excision, ablation or photocoagulation of soft tissue in . endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery, including gynecological laparoscopy, for the treatment of:
- Endometrial lesions, including ablation of endometriosis
- Excision/lysis adhesions
- Salpingostomy
- Oophorectomy
- Fimbrioplasty
- Metroplasty
- Microsurgery (tubal)
- Uterine myomas and fibroids
- Ovarian fibromas and follicle cysts
- Uterosacral ligament ablation
- Hysterectomy
## Neurosurgery Indications
The AcuPulse laser is indicated for laser incision, excision, ablation and/or vaporization of soft tissue in neurosurgery for the treatment of:
- Cranial .
- Posterior fossa tumors
- Peripheral neurectomy
- Benign and malignant tumors and cysts, for example, gliomas, meningiomas (including basal tumors), acoustic neuromas, lipomas, and large tumors
- Arteriovenous malformation
- Pituitary gland tumors (transphenoidal approach)
- Spinal cord .
- Incision/excision and vaporization of benign and malignant tumors and cysts
- Intra and extradural lesions
- Laminectomy/laminotomy/microdiscectomy
## Orthopedic Indication
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The AcuPulse Laser is indication for incision, excision and vaporization of soft tissue in orthopedic surgery, including the following applications:
- Arthroscopy .
- Meniscectomy
- Chondromalacia
- Chondroplasty
- Ligament release (lateral and other)
- Excision of plica
- Partial synovectomy
- General .
- Debridement of traumatic wounds
- Debridement of decubitus and diabetic ulcers
- Microsurgery
- Artificial joint revision
- PMMA removal
## General and Thoracic Surgery
The AcuPulse Laser is indication for the incision, excision and vaporization of soft tissue in general and thoracic surgery, including endoscopic and open procedures. Applications include:
- Debridement of decubitus ulcers stasis, diabetic, and other ulcers .
- Mastectomy .
- . Debridement of burns
- Rectal and anal hemorrhoidectomy .
- . Breast biopsy
- . Reduction mammoplasty
- . Cytoreduction for metastatic disease
- . Laparotomy and laparoscopic applications
- . Mediastinal and thoracic lesions and abnormalities
- Skin tag vaporization
- . Atheroma
- Cysts, including sebaceous cysts, pilar cysts, and mucous cysts of the lips .
- Pilondial cyst removal and repair .
- Abscesses .
- Other soft tissue applications .
## Dental and Oral Surgery
The AcuPulse Laser is indication for the incision, excision and vaporization of soft tissue in dentistry and oral surgery. Applications include:
- Gingivectomy/removal of hyperplasias .
- . Gingivoplasty
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- Incisional and excisional biopsy .
- Treatment of ulcerous lesions, including aphthous ulcers .
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- Incision of infection when used with antibiotic therapy .
- Frenectomy (frenum release) .
- Excision and ablation of benign and malignant lesions .
- . Homeostasis
- . Operculectomy
- . Crown lengthening
- Removal of soft tissue, cysts and tumors .
- . Oral cavity tumors and hemangiomas
- . Abscesses
- . Extraction site hemostasis
- . Salivary gland pathologies
- . Preprosthetic gum preparation
- Leukoplakia .
- Partial glossectomy .
- Periodental gum resection .
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## 5. Description of the Device
The AcuPulse 30/40 (ST and WG) CO2 Laser systems provide up to 30 or 40 Watts (model dependent) on tissue. The systems incorporate the following components:
- The CO2 laser tube within the main cabinet, .
- An articulated arm beam delivery system (AcuPulse 30/40 ST) or a new short arm . that may be used with a WaveGuide beam delivery system (AcuPulse 40WG).
- . A footswitch for laser activation;
- A laser beam wavelength of 10.6 µm. .
The AcuPulse CO2 40WG Laser system contains a short arm, WaveGuide port which connects to the Fiberlase CO2 Laser WaveGuide beam delivery system. The WaveGuide port is a rigid, fixed position arm with an internal adjustable folding mirror. The tip of the WaveGuide port has a 905 SMA connect to the WaveGuide. The WaveGuide port contains a small WaveGuide support arm to support the WaveGuide during use. Additionally, the AcuPulse CO2 40WG Laser system may be used with an articulating WaveGuide Support Arm to support the WaveGuide when not in use. The WaveGuide Support Arm is clamped at one end to the rear handle of the laser system and contains a receptacle at the other end, into which the WaveGuide hand piece may be placed when not in use.
The AcuPulse CO2 Laser system series are offered with the following three basic modes of laser energy:
- Continuous Wave (CW) Mode .
The continuous wave mode is optimal for incision or ablation where homeostasis is desirable as it delivers a continuous, steady beam of energy.
- . Pulser Mode
The pulser mode high-frequency delivers pulses in a contract present pulse frequency for enhanced tissue incision capability as controlled by varying the ON time. Thermal damage to surrounding tissue is usually reduced with shorter laser activation durations, whereby the adjacent healthy tissue has more time to cool between pulses.
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#### . SuperPulse Mode
The superpulse mode is optimal for incision or ablation where char-free performance is desirable. This includes many dermal applications. SuperPulse is a continuous series of short duration, peak power pulses whose average power is the set power. The SuperPulse laser rapidly vaporizes the target tissue so only a negligible amount of heat is transferred (by conduction) to adjacent tissue.
#### 6. Technological Characteristics Compared to Predicate Device
The new AcuPulse 30/40 (ST and WG) CO2 Laser systems and the previously cleared AcuPulse (30 and 40 ST) series have the same basic components of a seal-off, DC excited CO2 laser system. The only differences are a slight change to the optical bench assembly and the software version. Also, the new AcuPulse 40WG CO2 Laser system is supplied with a new short arm, WaveGuide Port instead of the articulating arm beam delivery system provided in the AcuPulse 30/40 ST laser system series and is intended to be used with the Fiberlase CO2 Laser WaveGuide.
In summary, the technological characteristics of the modified device, e.g., overall design, mechanism of action, mode of operation, performance characteristics, etc., and the intended use of the new AcuPulse 30/40 (ST and WG) CO2 Laser systems are substantially equivalent to the previously cleared AcuPulse 30/40 (ST) CO2 Laser system cited above. The minor differences were tested as part of the performance data included in the 510(k).
## 7. Performance Testing
The following verification and/or validation activities were performed and submitted as part of the 510(k):
- . IEC 60601-1 - Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General Requirements for Safety 1988, Amendments #1 (1991) and #2 (1995);
- IEC 60825-1 Safety of laser products, Part 1: Equipment classification and . requirements;
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- IEC 60601-2-22 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 2-22: Particular . requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment;
- IEC 60601-1-2 Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1-2: Collateral Standard: . Electromagnetic Compatibility - Requirements and Tests (+A1:2004); and
- Software Validation of new Software version. .
The results of the performance tests demonstrated that the AcuPulse 30/40 (ST and WG) CO2 Laser systems comply with the above testing standards IEC 60601-1, IEC 60825-1, IEC 60601-2-22 and IEC 60601-1-2. The software validation demonstrated that the new software version met the software requirements specifications.
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Lumenis, Ltd. % A. Stein Regulatory Affairs Consulting Ms. Ahava Stein Beit Hapa'amon (Box 124) 20 Hata'as St. 44425 Kfar Saba, Israel
APR 2 1 2010
Re: K100415
Trade/Device Name: AcuPulse 30/40ST CO2 Laser Systems and AcuPulse 40WG CO2 Laser System
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810
Regulation Name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and Plastic surgery and dermatology
Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEX Dated: February 02, 2010 Received: February 16, 2010
Dear Ms. Stein:
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 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
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You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely vours.
Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Surgical, Orthopedic And Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# SECTION 1 – INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
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510(k) Number (if known): K100415
AcuPulse 30/40 ST and 40WG CO2 Laser System Device Name:
## Indications for use:
The intended use of the AcuPulse 30/40 ST CO2 Laser Systems and AcuPulse 40WG CO2 Laser series is for the vaporization, incision, ablation or photocoagulation of soft tissue in the surgical specialties of: ENT, Gynecology, Laparoscopic Surgery including GYN Laparoscopy, Aesthetic Surgery, Dental and Oral Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, General Surgery and Podiatry.
The intended use of the AcuPulse series is for the performance of specific surgical applications in the surgical specialties of ENT, Gynecology, Laparoscopic Surgery including GYN Laparoscopy, Aesthetic Surgery, Dental and Oral Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics. General Surgery and Podiatry as follows:
#### Dermatology
The AcuPulse laser is indicated for use in dermatology and plastic surgery for the following applications:
- Ablation, vaporization, excision, incision and coagulation of soft tissue in the . performance of:
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser dermabrasion
- Laser burn debridement
- Laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) for the treatment of: . - Wrinkles, rhytids and furrows (including fine lines and texture irregularities).
- Laser skin resurfacing (ablation, and/or vaporization) of soft tissue for the reduction, . removal, and/or treatment of:
- Keratoses, including actinic and seborrheic keratosis, seborrhoecae vulgares, seborrheci wart and verrulJT seborrheica.
- Vermillionectomy of the lip
- Cutaneous horns
- Solar/actinic elastosis
- Cheilitis, including actinic cheilitis
- Lentigines, including lentigo maligna or Hutchinson's malignant freckle
- Uneven pigmentation/dyschromia
- Acne scars
- Surgical scars
- Keloids including acne keloidalis nuchae
- Hemangiomas (including Buccal, port wine and pyogenic gra Restorative Dev pvogenicum/granuloma telangiectaticum)
N. Hilliard Larrin
510(k) Number K100415
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#### Dermatology (con't)
- Tatoos
- Telangiectasia
- Removal of small skin tumors, including periungual (Koenen) and subungual fibromas
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- Superficial pigmented lesions
- Adenosebaceous hypertrophy or sebaceous hyperplasia
- Rhinophyma reduction
- Cutaneous papilloma (skin tags)
- Milia
- Debridement of eczematous or infected skin
- Bramous and sqamous cell carcinoma, including keratoacanthomas, Bowen's disease (Erythroplasia of Queyrat), and Bowenoid Papulosis (BP) lesions
- Nevi, including spider, epidermal and protruding
- Neurofibromas
- Laser de-epitheliazation
- Tricoepitheliomas
- Xanthelasma palpebrarum
- Syringoma
- Laser ablation, vaporization, and/or excision for complete and partial nail . matrixecomy
- · Vaporization/coagulation of:
- Benign/malignant vascular/avascular skin lesions
- Moh's surgery
- Lipectomy
- Verrucae and seborrhoecae vulgares, including paronychial, periungal and subungual warts
- · Laser incision and/or excision of soft tissue for the performance of upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty
- · Laser incision and/or excision of soft tissue for the creation of recipient sites for hair transplantation
#### Podiatry
The AcuPulse laser is indicated for use in podiatry for the following applications:
- · Laser ablation, vaporization, and/or excision of soft tissue for the reduction, removal. and/or treatment of:
- Verrucae vulgares/plantar (warts), including paronychial, periungal and subungual warts
- Fungal nail treatment
- Porokeratoma ablation
- Ingrown nail treatment
- Neuromas/fibromas, including Morton's neuroma
- Debridement of ulcers
- Other soft tissue lesions
- · Laser ablation, vaporization, and/or excision for complete and partial (nail) matrixectomy
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(Division Sign-Off) Division of Surgical, Orthopedic, and Restorative Devices
510(k) Number K100415
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## Otolaryngology (ENT)
The AcuPulse laser is indicated for laser incision, ablation and/or vaporization of soft tissue in otolaryngology for the treatment of:
- Choanal atresia .
- Leukoplakia, including oral, larynx, uvula, palatal, and upper lateral pharyngeal . tissue
- Nasal obstruction .
- Adult and juvenile papillomatosis polyps .
- Polypectomy of nose and nasal passages �
- Lymphangioma removal .
- Removal of vocal cord/fold nodules, polyps and cysts .
- Removal of recurrent papillomas in the oral cavity, nasal cavity, larynx, pharynx and � trachea, including the uvula, palatal, upper lateral pharyngeal tissue, tongue and vocal cords.
- . Laser/tumor surgery in the larynx, pharynx, nasal, ear and oral structures and tissue
- . Zenker's Diverticulum/pharyngoesophageal diverticulum (endoscopic laser-assisted esophagodiverticulostomy (ELAED))
- Stenosis, including subglottic stenosis .
- . Tonsillectomy (including tonsilar cryptolysis and neoplasma) and tonsil ablation/tonsillotomy
- Pulmonary bronchial and tracheal lesion removal .
- Benign and malignant nodules, tumors and fibromas (larynx, pharynx, trachea, . tracheobronchial/endobronchial)
- Benign and malignant lesions and fibromas (nose and nasal passages) .
- Benign and malignant tumors and fibromas (oral) .
- . Stapedotomy/Stapedectomy
- . Acoustic neuroma in the ear
- Superficial lesions of the ear, including chondrodermatitis nondularis chroniUT . helices/Winkler's disease
- Telangiectasia/hemangioma of larynx, pharynx and trachea (includes uvula, palatal, . or upper lateral pharyngeal tissue)
- Cordectomy, cordotomy (for the treatment of vocal fold paralysis/vocal fold motion . impairment), and cordal lesions of larynx, pharynx and trachea
- Myringotomy/tympanostomy (tympanic membrane fenestration) .
- Uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP, laser UPPP) .
- Turbinectomy and turbinate reduction/ablation .
- Septal spur ablation/reduction and septoplasty t
- Partial glossectomy
- Tumor resection of oral, subfacial and neck tissues
- Rhinophyma
- Verrucae vulgares (warts)
- Gingivoplasty/gingivectomy
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## Gynecology and GYN Laparoscopy Indications
The AcuPulse laser is indicated for use in gynecology for the followig applications:
- Laser incision, excision, ablation and/or vaporization of soft tissue in gynecology for . the treatment of:
- Conization of the cervix, including cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), and vulvar and vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN, VAIN)
- Condyloma acuminata, including cervical, genital, vulvar, perineal, and Bowenoid papulosa (BP lesions)
- Leukoplakia (vulvar dystrophies)
- Incision and drainage (I&D) of Bartholin's and nabothian cysts
- Herpes vaporization
- Urethral caruncle vaporization
- Cervical dysplasia
- Benign and malignant tumors
- Hemangiomas
- Vaporization, incision, excision, ablation or photocoagulation of soft tissue in . endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery, including gynecological laparoscopy, for the treatment of:
- Endometrial lesions, including ablation of endometriosis
- Excision/lysis adhesions
- Salpingostomy
- Oophorectomy
- Fimbrioplasty
- Metroplasty
- Microsurgery (tubal)
- Uterine myomas and fibroids
- Ovarian fibromas and follicle cysts
- Uterosacral ligament ablation
- Hysterectomy
#### Neurosurgery Indications
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The AcuPulse laser is indicated for laser incision, ablation and/or vaporization of soft tissue in neurosurgery for the treatment of:
- · Cranial
- Posterior fossa tumors
- Peripheral neurectomy
- Benign and malignant tumors and cysts, for example, gliomas, meningiomas (including basal tumors), acoustic neuromas, lipomas, and large tumors
- Arteriovenous malformation
- Pituitary gland tumors (transphenoidal approach)
- Spinal cord ●
- Incision/excision and vaporization of benign and malignant tumors and cysts
- Intra and extradural lesions
- Laminectomy/laminotomy/microdiscectomy
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#### Orthopedic Indication
The AcuPulse Laser is indication for incision, excision and vaporization of soft tissue in orthopedic surgery, including the following applications:
- . Arthroscopy
- Meniscectomy
- Chondromalacia
- Chondroplasty
- Ligament release (lateral and other)
- Excision of plica
- Partial synovectomy
- General
- Debridement of traumatic wounds
- Debridement of decubitus and diabetic ulcers
- Microsurgery
- Artificial joint revision
- PMMA removal
#### General and Thoracic Surgery
The AcuPulse Laser is indication for the incision, excision and vaporization of soft tissue in general and thoracic surgery, including endoscopic and open procedures. Applications include:
- Debridement of decubitus ulcers stasis, diabetic, and other ulcers
- Mastectomy
- . Debridement of burns
- Rectal and anal hemorrhoidectomy .
- Breast biopsy .
- Reduction mammoplasty ●
- Cytoreduction for metastatic disease
- Laparotomy and laparoscopic applications
- Mediastinal and thoracic lesions and abnormalities
- Skin tag vaporization
- Atheroma
- Cysts, including sebaceous cysts, pilar cysts, and mucous cysts of the lips
- Pilondial cyst removal and repair
- Abscesses
- Other soft tissue applications
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#### Dental and Oral Surgery
The AcuPulse Laser is indication for the incision, excision and vaporization of soft tissue in dentistry and oral surgery. Applications include:
- Gingivectomy/removal of hyperplasias .
- Gingivoplasty .
- Incisional and excisional biopsy .
- Treatment of ulcerous lesions, including aphthous ulcers .
- Incision of infection when used with antibiotic therapy .
- Frenectomy (frenum release) .
- Excision and ablation of benign and malignant lesions .
- Homeostasis .
- Operculectomy .
- Crown lengthening ●
- Removal of soft tissue, cysts and tumors .
- Oral cavity tumors and hemangiomas ●
- Abscesses
- Extraction site hemostasis .
- Salivary gland pathologies .
- Preprosthetic gum preparation .
- Leukoplakia .
- Partial glossectomy .
- Periodental gum resection
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510(k) Number K100415
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.