K161503 · Yerim Engineering Co., Ltd. · GEX · Aug 26, 2016 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K161503
Device Name
ORION
Applicant
Yerim Engineering Co., Ltd.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Aug 26, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
532nm The ORION is indicated for coagulation and hemostasis of vascular and cutaneous lesions in dermatology including, but not limited to, the following general categories: vascular lesions[angiomas (port wine), telangiectasia (facial or extremities telangiectasias, venous anomalies, leg veins)]; benign pigmented lesions (nevi, lentigines, chloasma, cafk-au-lait, tattoos (red and green ink); verrucae; skin tags; keratoses; plaques; cutaneouslesion treatment (hemostasis, color lightening, blanching, flattening, reduction of lesion size). 755 nm The ORION is indicated for stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction which is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime. It is used for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I- VI) including tanned skin. It is also indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and wrinkles. 1064 nm The ORION is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venus, spider veins and poikiloderma of civate; and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as warts, scars, striae and psoriasis. The laser is also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as,but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafe au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratoses, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue/black tattoos) and plaques. The laser is also indicated for the treatment of wrinkles such as, but not limited to, periocular and perioral wrinkles. Additionally, the laser is indicated for the removal of unwanted hair, for the stable long term, or permanent hair reduction which is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles, and for the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
Device Story
Orion is a medical laser system for dermatology; utilizes 532nm, 755nm, and 1064nm wavelengths. System comprises main body, handpiece, and protective goggles. Physician-operated via LCD touch screen control panel; microprocessor manages laser emission. Device targets melanin in hair follicles or vascular/pigmented lesions to achieve coagulation, hemostasis, or hair reduction. Cold air cooling used for skin protection. Output is laser energy delivered to target tissue; clinical decision-making based on visual assessment of lesions or hair growth. Benefits include lesion size reduction, color lightening, and stable long-term hair reduction.
Long Pulse Nd:YAG, Alexandrite, and KTP laser system. Wavelengths: 532nm, 755nm, 1064nm. Pulse duration: 0.1-300ms. Spot size: 2-20mm. Cooling: Cold air. Interface: Microprocessor-controlled LCD touch screen. Power: AC220-240V/16A.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring coagulation/hemostasis of vascular/cutaneous lesions, treatment of benign pigmented lesions, wrinkles, pseudofolliculitis barbae, and permanent hair reduction. Applicable to all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI) including tanned skin.
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.
Predicate Devices
Family of Altus Medical Modified Cool Glide Aesthetic Lasers (K014040)
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August 26, 2016
Yerim Engineering Co., Ltd. % Priscilla Chung Regulatory Affairs Consultant LK Consulting Group USA, Inc. 800 Roosevelt Ste 417 Irvine, California 92620
Re: K161503
Trade/Device Name: Orion Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 Regulation Name: Laser Surgical Instrument For Use In General And Plastic Surgery And In Dermatology Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEX Dated: May 23, 2016 Received: June 1, 2016
Dear Priscilla Chung:
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.
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# Indications for Use
# 510(k) Number (if known) K161503
Device Name
ORION
# Indications for Use (Describe)
### 532nm
The ORION is indicated for coagulation and hemostasis of vascular and cutaneous lesions in dermatology including, but not limited to, the following general categories: vascular lesions[angiomas (port wine), telangiectasia (facial or extremities telangiectasias, venous anomalies, leg veins)]; benign pigmented lesions (nevi, lentigines, chloasma, cafk-au-lait, tattoos (red and green ink); verrucae; skin tags; keratoses; plaques; cutaneouslesion treatment (hemostasis, color lightening, blanching, flattening, reduction of lesion size).
# 755 nm
The ORION is indicated for stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction which is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime. It is used for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I- VI) including tanned skin. It is also indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and wrinkles.
# 1064 nm
The ORION is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venus, spider veins and poikiloderma of civate; and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as warts, scars, striae and psoriasis. The laser is also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as,but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafe au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratoses, tattoos (significant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue/black tattoos) and plaques.
The laser is also indicated for the treatment of wrinkles such as, but not limited to, periocular and perioral wrinkles. Additionally, the laser is indicated for the removal of unwanted hair, for the stable long term, or permanent hair reduction which is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles, and for the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
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# 510(k) Summary (K161503)
This summary of 510(k)-safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92.
Date: ____Aug 19, 2016____
#### 1. Applicant / Submitter:
YERIM ENGINEERING Co., Ltd. Ga-307, Techno-zone ,117, Hwanggeum-ro, Yangchon-eup, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do 415-843 Republic of Korea Tel : +82-31-991-9841 Fax : +82-31-991-9845
#### 2. Submission Correspondent:
Priscilla Chung LK Consulting Group USA, Inc. 800 Roosevelt Ste 417, Irvine CA 92620 Phone: 714-202-5789, Fax: 714-409-3357 Email: juhee.c@lkconsultinggroup.com
#### 3. Device:
| Proprietary Name: | ORION |
|------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Medical Laser System |
| Classification Name: | Instrument, Surgical, Powered, Laser |
| Classification: | Class II, 21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Classification Product Code: | GEX |
#### 4. Predicate Device:
■ Primary Predicate Device: Family of Altus Medical Modified Cool Glide Aesthetic Lasers by Altus Medical, Inc. (K014040) ■ Reference Predicate Device:
Cynosure Apogee Elite Laser by CYNOSURE, INC. (K034030)
CLARITY LPC Laser System by Lutronic Corporation (K130199)
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#### 5. Device Description:
The subject device is composed of the main body and a handpiece which is an irradiation device and as an accessory part, protective goggles for protection of the worker.
It is controlled by a micro processor interfaced to a LCD touch screen control panel. The computer controls start and stop of the treatment. When the key switch of the system is turned clockwise, the main power will be inputted, which will be conveyed to the hand piece through the control board.
Meanwhile, the control board connected to the touch screen is connected to the lamp of the handpiece and controls the same, and controls the whole system through the data connected to the touch screen control panel. When the switch of the hand piece is pressed, the lamp will laser.
#### 6. Indications for Use:
## 532nm
For coagulation and hemostasis of vascular and cutaneous lesions in dermatology including, but not limited to, the following general categories: vascular lesions[angiomas, hemangiomas (port wine), telangiectasia (facial or extremities telangiectasias venous anomalies, leg veins)); benign pigmented lesions (nevi, lentigines, chloasma,cafk-au-lait, tattoos (red and green ink); verrucae; skin tags; keratoses; plaques; cutaneouslesion treatment (hemostasis, color lightening, flattening, reduction of lesion size).
## 755 nm
The ORION is indicated for stable long-term, or permanent hair reduction which is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime. It is used for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I- VI) including tanned skin.
It is also indicated for the treatment of vascular lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and wrinkles.
## 1064 nm
The ORION is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venus lake, leg veins, spider veins and poikiloderma of civatte; and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as warts, scars, striae and psoriasis. The laser is also intended for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions such as,but not limited to, lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafe au lait macules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucae, skin tags, keratoses, tattoos (sigmificant reduction in the intensity of black and/or blue/black tattoos) and plaques.
The laser is also indicated for the treatment of wrinkles such as, but not limited to, periocular and perioral wrinkles.
Additionally, the laser is indicated for the removal of unwanted hair, for the stable long term, or permanent hair reduction which is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles, and for the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
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#### Performance Data(Non-Clinical): 7.
The following properties were tested based on the referenced standards. All the test results support substantial equivalence to the predicate devices.
- . IEC 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment - part 1: general requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- . IEC 60601-1-6 Medical electrical equipment - part 1-6: general requirements for basic safety and essential performance - collateral standard: usability.
- IEC 62366-1 Medical devices part 1: application of usability engineering to medical devices. .
- 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. (Radiology)
- . IEC 60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment - part 1-2: general requirements for basic safety and essential performance - collateral standard: electromagnetic compatibility - requirements and tests. (General II (ES/EMC))
- . IEC 60825-1 Edition 2.0 2007-03, safety of laser products - part 1: equipment classification, and requirements [including: technical corrigendum 1 (2008), interpretation sheet 1 (2007), interpretation sheet 2 (2007)]. (Radiology)
#### 8. Substantial Equivalence
The ORION is substantially equivalent to the Family of Altus Medical Modified Cool Glide Aesthetic Lasers by Altus Medical, Inc. (K014040), Cynosure Apogee Elite Laser by CYNOSURE, INC. (K034030) and CLARITY LPC Laser System by Lutronic Corporation (K130199).
The following comparison table is presented to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
| | | Subject Device | Primary Predicate<br>Device | Reference<br>Predicate Device | Reference<br>Predicate Device | |
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| Device name | | ORION | Family of Altus<br>Medical Modified<br>CoolGlide<br>Aesthetic<br>Lasers (Primary<br>Predicate) | Cynosure Apogee<br>Elite Laser<br>(Reference<br>Predicate) | CLARITY LPC<br>Laser System<br>(Reference<br>Predicate) | |
| Manufacturer | | YERIM<br>ENGINEERING<br>Co., Ltd. | Altus Medical, Inc. | CYNOSURE, INC. | Lutronic<br>Corporation | |
| 510(k) number | | K161503 | K014040 | K034030 | K130199 | |
| Technology | | Long Pulse<br>Nd:YAG | Long Pulse<br>Nd:YAG | Long Pulse<br>Nd:YAG | Long Pulse<br>Nd:YAG | |
| Power (CW Laser) | | AC220 - 240<br>V/16A | 110 - 120<br>VAC/20A<br>220 - 240<br>VAC/20A | 200/220 VAC/30A | 4.0kVA(AC220~2<br>30V) | |
| Energy | 1064nm | 100J | 100J | 100J | 100J | |
| (pulse and | 755nm | 50J | - | 50J | 55J | |
| super pulse) | 532nm | 10J | 10J | n/a | n/a | |
| If pulsed, how is this done | | Long pulse | Long pulse | Long pulse | Long pulse | |
| Frequency of<br>pulse | 1064 nm | 1Hz | 2Hz | 5Hz | Up to 10Hz | |
| | 755nm | 3Hz | - | 3Hz | Up to 10Hz | |
| | 532nm | 2Hz | 2Hz | | n/a | |
| Pulse train<br>duration | 1064 nm | 0.1~300ms | 0.3 - 300 ms | Adjustable<br>0.4- 300 msec | 0.35 ms - 300 ms | |
| | 755nm | 0.1~300ms | | Adjustable<br>0.5 – 300 msec | 0.35 ms - 300 ms | |
| | 532nm | 0.1~300ms | 0.3 - 300 ms | | | |
| Spot size at target | | 2~20mm | 10mm | 3~24mm | 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12,<br>15, 18, 20 mm | |
| Wavelength | | 1064 nm,<br>755nm,<br>532nm | 1064 nm,<br>532nm | 1064 nm,<br>755nm | 1064 nm,<br>755nm | |
| Aiming beam | | 650nm | 650 nm | 650nm | 650nm | |
| Energy source | | Nd:YAG,<br>Alexandrite, KTP | Nd-YAG, KTP | Nd:YAG,<br>Alexandrite | Nd:YAG,<br>Alexandrite | |
| Cooling method | | Cold air | Sapphire cooling | Cold air | Cold air | |
| Intended use | 532nm | The ORION is<br>indicated for<br>coagulation and<br>hemostasis of<br>vascular and<br>cutaneous lesions<br>in<br>dermatologyincludi<br>ng, but not limited<br>to, the following<br>general categories:<br>vascular<br>lesions[angiomas,<br>hemangiomas (port<br>wine),<br>telangiectasia<br>(facial or<br>extremities<br>telangiectasias,ven<br>ous anomalies, leg<br>veins)]; benign<br>pigmented lesions<br>(nevi, lentigines,<br>chloasma,cafk-au-<br>lait, tattoos (red<br>and green ink);<br>verrucae; skin tags;<br>keratoses; plaques;<br>cutaneouslesion<br>treatment | For coagulation<br>and hemostasis of<br>vascular and<br>cutaneous lesions<br>in<br>dermatologyincludi<br>ng, but not limited<br>to, the following<br>general categories:<br>vascular<br>lesions[angiomas,<br>hemangiomas (port<br>wine),<br>telangiectasia<br>(facial or<br>extremities<br>telangiectasias,ven<br>ous anomalies, leg<br>veins)]; benign<br>pigmented lesions<br>(nevi, lentigines,<br>chloasma,cafk-au-<br>lait, tattoos (red<br>and green ink);<br>verrucae; skin tags;<br>keratoses; plaques;<br>cutaneouslesion<br>treatment<br>(hemostasis, color<br>lightening, | | | |
| | | lightening,<br>blanching,<br>flattening,<br>reduction of lesion<br>size). | flattening,<br>reduction of lesion<br>size). | | | The CLARITY<br>LPC Laser System<br>is indicated for<br>temporary hair<br>reduction. Stable<br>long-term or<br>permanent<br>reduction through<br>selective targeting<br>of melanin in hair<br>follicles.<br>Permanent hair<br>reduction is<br>defined as the long-<br>term, stable<br>reduction in the<br>number of hairs<br>regrowing when<br>measured at 6, 9,<br>and 12 months<br>after the<br>completion of a<br>treatment regime.<br>On all skin types<br>(Fitzpatrick 1-VI)<br>including tanned<br>skin. Treatment of<br>benign pigmented<br>lesions. Treatment<br>of wrinkles. The<br>photocoagulation<br>of dermatological<br>vascular lesions<br>(such as port-wine<br>stains,<br>hemangiomas,<br>telangiectasias). |
| | 755 nm | The ORION is<br>indicated for stable<br>long-term, or<br>permanent hair<br>reduction.<br>Permanent hair<br>reduction is<br>defined as long-<br>term stable<br>reduction in the<br>number of hair<br>regrowth after a<br>treatment regime. It<br>is used for all skin<br>types (Fitzpatrick<br>I- VI) including<br>tanned skin.<br>It is also indicated<br>for the treatment of<br>vascular lesions,<br>benign pigmented<br>lesions, and<br>wrinkles. | - | The Cynosure<br>Apogee Elite<br>Dermatological<br>Laser is indicated<br>for stable long-<br>term, or permanent<br>hair reduction.<br>Permanent hair<br>reduction is<br>defined as long-<br>term stable<br>reduction in the<br>number of hair<br>regrowth after a<br>treatment regime. It<br>is used for all skin<br>types (Fitzpatrick<br>I- VI) including<br>tanned skin.<br>It is also indicated<br>for the treatment of<br>vascular lesions,<br>benign pigmented<br>lesions, and<br>wrinkles. | | |
| | 1064 nm | The ORION is<br>intended for the<br>coagulation and<br>hemostasis of<br>benign vascular<br>lesions such as, but<br>not limited to, port<br>wine stains,<br>hemangiomas,<br>warts,<br>telangiectasia, | Dermatology:<br>The Altus Medical<br>Aesthetic<br>CoolGlide laser<br>systems are<br>intended for<br>thecoagulation and<br>hemostasis of<br>benign vascular<br>lesions such as, but<br>not limited toport<br>wine stains, | The Cynosure<br>Apogee Elite<br>Dermatological<br>laser is intended for<br>the coagulation and<br>hemostasis of<br>benign vascular<br>lesions such as, but<br>not limited to, port<br>wine stains,<br>hemangiomas,<br>warts, | | The CLARITY<br>LPC Laser System<br>is indicated for the<br>removal of<br>unwanted hair, for<br>stable long term or<br>permanent hair<br>reduction and for<br>treatment of PFB.<br>Permanent hair<br>reduction is<br>defined as the long- |
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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.