K162416 · Iridex Corporation · GEX · Sep 29, 2016 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K162416
Device Name
IRIDEX Cyclo G6 Laser System, G-Probe Illuminate
Applicant
Iridex Corporation
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Sep 29, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Family of IRIDEX® IQ Laser Systems (IQ 532 [532nm], IQ 630-670 [630nm-670mm], IQ 810 [810mm] [IRIDEX Cyclo G6 Laser System]) and the hand pieces & accessories that are used with them to deliver laser energy in either CW-pulse, MicroPulse™ mode. Intended for soft and fibrous tissue, including osseous tissue incision, excision, coagulation, vaporization, ablation and vessel hemostasis in the medical specialties of, dermatology, ear, nose and throat (ENT)/ otolaryngology, and ophthalmology as follows: 810nm (The IRIDEX Cyclo G6 Laser System) Ophthalmology: The IRIDEX® Cyclo G6™ Laser System and Probe Delivery Devices (G-Probe Illuminate, & MicroPulse® P3) are used to deliver laser energy in either CW-Pulse (CW) or MicroPulse (uP) treatment mode and indicated for the treatment of Glaucoma: [Table data included in source]
Device Story
810nm diode laser system; delivers energy via fiber-optic handpieces (G-Probe, G-Probe Illuminate, MicroPulse P3) in CW-pulse or MicroPulse modes. G-Probe Illuminate incorporates two additional optical fibers for white light transillumination to aid probe placement by visualizing internal ocular structures. Used in ophthalmology clinics by physicians; system console controls power, duration, interval, and mode. Output affects clinical decision-making by enabling targeted coagulation of ciliary processes to treat glaucoma. Benefits include improved probe positioning accuracy via integrated illumination, reducing need for assistants.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data required. Bench testing only: sterilization (ISO 11135), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1, -5, -10), light hazard protection (ISO 15004-2), shelf life (ASTM F1980), and transit/packaging testing (ASTM D4169, D4332, F2096, BS EN ISO 11607-1).
Technological Characteristics
810nm infrared diode laser; 5W max power; CW-pulse (10ms-10s) and MicroPulse (10µs-1000µs) modes. Console includes touch screen, knobs, and footswitch activation. G-Probe Illuminate adds 420-700nm white light transillumination. Electrical: 100-240 VAC. Sterile, single-use delivery devices. Sterilization: Ethylene oxide.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients with glaucoma, including primary open-angle, closed-angle, and refractory glaucoma, requiring transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (TSCPC) of the ciliary processes.
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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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
September 29, 2016
Iridex Corporation Ms. Kathy Maynor Acting VP of Regulatory/Quality 1212 Terra Bella Avenue Mountain View, CA 94043
Re: K162416
Trade/Device Name: Iridex Cyclo G6 Laser System, G-Probe Illuminate 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: August 27, 2016 Received: August 30, 2016
Dear Ms. Maynor:
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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Kesia Alexander
for Malvina B. Eydelman, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic and Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K162416
## Device Name
## Cyclo G6 Laser System with Illumination
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Family of IRIDEX® IQ Laser Systems (IQ 532 [532nm], IQ 630-670 [630nm-670mm], IQ 810 [810mm] [IRIDEX Cyclo G6 Laser System]) and the hand pieces & accessories that are used with them to deliver laser energy in either CW-pulse, MicroPulse™ mode. Intended for soft and fibrous tissue, including osseous tissue incision, excision, coagulation, vaporization, ablation and vessel hemostasis in the medical specialties of, dermatology, ear, nose and throat (ENT)/ otolaryngology, and ophthalmology as follows:
810nm (The IRIDEX Cyclo G6 Laser System)
## Ophthalmology:
The IRIDEX® Cyclo G6™ Laser System and Probe Delivery Devices (G-Probe Illuminate, & MicroPulse® P3) are used to deliver laser energy in either CW-Pulse (CW) or MicroPulse (uP) treatment mode and indicated for the treatment of Glaucoma:
| | Condition (Indicated | Treatment (Intended Use) | CW/μP |
|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|
| MicroPulse P3<br>Device | For the treatment of<br>Glaucoma including:<br>• Primary Open-Angle<br>• Closed-Angle<br>• Refractory | Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation<br>(TSCPC) of the ciliary processes | μP |
| G-Probe &<br>G-Probe Illuminate | For the treatment of<br>Glaucoma including:<br>• Primary Open-Angle<br>• Closed-Angle<br>• Refractory | Transscleral<br>cyclophotocoagulation<br>(TSCPC) of the ciliary<br>processes | CW |
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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# Section 8 - Special 510(k) Summary
### I. General Information
Submitter:
Iridex Corporation 1212 Terra Bella Avenue Mountain View, CA 94043
Contact Person: Kathy Maynor kmaynor@iridex.com 352-586-3113
Summary Preparation Date: September 28, 2016
### II. Names
Device Name(s): Cyclo G6 Laser System with Illumination
Primary Classification Name(s): Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories
### Predicate Devices III.
K143154 -Iridex Cyclo G6 Laser System
### IV. Product Description
The Iridex Cyclo G6 is an 810nm (diode) ophthalmic laser comprised of the following main components:
- . Main console containing the major electrical components, including:
- Control Panel including control knobs (power, interval, duration or software assigned ● function), treat/standby button, and display;
- Two delivery device fiber-optic connector ports (only one active at a time); ●
- . LIO illumination connection;
- Smart key port for detecting/operating safety filters and/or accessory identification; ●
- Emergency stop switch;
- Key switch; ●
- Connector ports for the footswitch, remote control, and power cord;
- A treatment Footswitch (either wired, wireless, or wireless with PowerAdjust); ●
- A Wired Remote Control that duplicates the control panel;
- Delivery Accessories including G-Probe and MicroPulse P3 probe Handpieces, and the ● G-Probe Illuminate
- Optional Cart/Stand
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The laser system automatically enters the "Standby" mode after it is turned on and completes its internal "selftest". Laser emission is not possible until the user attaches the proper delivery device, selects the desired treatment settings, verifies eye safety filter status, places the system into "Ready", and depresses the footswitch.
The system has a primary display screen (power, interval, duration, pulse mode, aiming beam brightness, illumination brightness, treatment/standby toggle, counter reset) and additional screens for ancillary options (system volume, display contrast/brightness, preset selection (user defined/generated), aiming beam settings).
The user may adjust power, treatment duration, treatment interval, type of laser output mode (CW-pulse, MicroPulse), aiming beam brightness, illumination brightness, and reset the laser shot counter. Additionally, for some delivery devices the user may optionally select the on/off operation of the countdown timer on the display screen as well as the on/off function of the voice countdown.
The G-Probe Illuminate that is the subject of this 510(k) is a handheld fiber optic delivery device. It is intended to be used to perform transscleral cyclophotocoagulation of the ciliary processes. It is differentiated from the G-Probe described in earlier submissions by the incorporation of two additional optical fibers to provide white light transillumination of the optic globe. Such transillumination can aid probe placement by revealing the location of internal ocular structures such as the ciliary processes. The incorporation of this transillumination function into a multifunction probe offers the user similar functionality as a separate handheld transilluminator, with a more convenient setup that requires fewer hands or assistants to operate. It is provided as a sterile, single-use device.
### V. Indications for Use
The Family of IRIDEX® IQ Laser Systems (IQ 532 [532nm], IQ 577 [577nm], IQ 630-670 [630nm-670nm], IQ 810 [810nm] [IRIDEX Cyclo G6 Laser System]) and the hand pieces, delivery devices & accessories that are used with them to deliver laser energy in either CW-pulse, MicroPulse™ or LongPulse™ mode. Intended for soft and fibrous tissue, including osseous tissue incision, excision, coagulation, vaporization, ablation and vessel hemostasis in the medical specialties of, dermatology, ear, nose and throat (ENT)/ otolaryngology, and ophthalmology as follows:
810nm (The IRIDEX Cyclo G6 Laser System)
# Ophthalmology:
The IRIDEX® Cyclo G6™ Laser System and Probe Delivery Devices (G-Probe, G-Probe Illuminate, & MicroPulse® P3) are used to deliver laser energy in either CW-Pulse (CW) or MicroPulse (uP) treatment mode and indicated for the treatment of Glaucoma:
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| | Condition (Indicated for) | Treatment (Intended Use) | CW/μP |
|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|
| MicroPulse P3<br>Device | For the treatment of<br>Glaucoma including:<br>• Primary Open-Angle<br>• Closed-Angle<br>• Refractory | Transscleral<br>cyclophotocoagulation<br>(TSCPC) of the ciliary<br>processes | μP |
| G-Probe &<br>G-Probe Illuminate | For the treatment of<br>Glaucoma including:<br>• Primary Open-Angle<br>• Closed-Angle<br>• Refractory | Transscleral<br>cyclophotocoagulation<br>(TSCPC) of the ciliary<br>processes | CW |
### VI. Performance Testing
Clinical trial data was not required for this product change. This product change did not require any additional EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) or IEC 60601 safety testing. There were no software changes to the product.
The product change did require the following tests, which were successfully completed to the relevant standards:
# Sterilization:
ISO 11135: 2014 Sterilization of health-care products -- Ethylene oxide -- Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
# Biocompatibility:
ISO 10993-1: 2009 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process
ISO 10993-5: 2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 5: Tests for In Vitro Cytotoxicity
ISO 10993-10: 2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 10: Tests for Irritation and Skin Sensitization
# Illumination:
ISO 15004-2:2007 Ophthalmic Instruments -Fundamental Requirements and Test Methods - Part 2: Light Hazard Protection
# Shelf Life:
ASTM F1980-07:2011 Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices
# Transit Testing:
ASTM D4169-14 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers
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and Systems
ASTM D4332-14 Standard Practice for Conditioning Containers, Packages, or Packing Components for Testing
ASTM F2096-11 Standard Test Method for Detecting Gross Leaks in Medical Packaging by Internal Pressurization (Bubble Test)
BS EN ISO 11607-1: 2009 Packaging for Terminally Sterilized Medical Devices – Part 1: Requirements for Materials, Sterile Barrier Systems and Packaging Systems
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### VII. Summary of Technological Characteristics
The technological characteristics of the Iridex Cyclo G6 laser are substantially equivalent to those of the predicate device.
| | | K143154 |
|-----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Charact<br>eristic | Iridex Cyclo G6 Laser<br>System | Iridex Cyclo G6 Laser System |
| Product<br>Code | General & Plastic<br>Surgery | General & Plastic Surgery |
| Regulation | • GEX, 21 CFR 878.4810 | • GEX, 21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Intended<br>Use | Intended for use for the<br>treatment of Glaucoma<br>including:<br>• Primary Open-Angle<br>• Closed-Angle<br>• Refractory<br>(see section V above) | Intended for use for the<br>treatment of Glaucoma<br>including:<br>• Primary Open-Angle<br>• Closed-Angle<br>• Refractory<br>(see section V above) |
| Indications for<br>Use | Transscleral<br>cyclophotocoagulation<br>(TSCPC) of the ciliary<br>processes | Transscleral<br>cyclophotocoagulation<br>(TSCPC) of the ciliary<br>processes |
| Wavelength | 810nm - Infrared (IR) Diode | 810nm – Infrared (IR) Diode |
| Aiming<br>beam | 630-670 nm – red<br>(nominal) – variable<br>intensity from 0 to < 1.0<br>mW | 630-670 nm - red (nominal) –<br>variable intensity from 0 to<br>< 1.0 mW |
| Power<br>Watts | 5W | 5W |
| Pulse<br>Duration<br>(usec) | CW Pulse 10ms-10S<br><br>MicroPulse (µP) 10µs-<br>1000µs | CW Pulse 10ms-10S<br><br>MicroPulse (µP) 10µs-1000µs |
| | | K143154 |
| Charact<br>eristic | Iridex Cyclo G6 Laser<br>System | Iridex Cyclo G6 Laser System |
| Energy<br>per pulse<br>(mJ) | Variable: Determined by<br>Power in Watts and time.<br>Calculated by Joule =<br>Watts x Time | Variable: Determined by Power<br>in Watts and time. Calculated<br>by Joule = Watts x Time |
| Output<br>Mode | CW-Pulse, MicroPulse | CW-Pulse, MicroPulse |
| Repetitio<br>n rate | <50 Hz | <50 Hz |
| Laser<br>media | 810 nm Diode Laser | 810 nm Diode Laser |
| Illuminat<br>ion | 420-700 nm | NA |
| User<br>interface | Touch Screen, Knobs on<br>Laser Console, Remote<br>Control, Footswitch | Touch Screen, Knobs on Laser<br>Console, Remote Control,<br>Footswitch |
| Laser<br>activatio<br>n | Footswitch | Footswitch |
| Delivery<br>devices,<br>how<br>supplied | Ordered with System or<br>separately | Ordered with System or<br>separately |
| Electrical<br>requirem<br>ents | 100 to 240 VAC @ 50 to<br>60 Hz | 100 to 240 VAC @ 50 to 60 Hz |
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# VIII. Safety and Effectiveness Information
The review of the indications for use and technical characteristics provided demonstrates that the Iridex Cyclo G6 Laser is substantially equivalent to the predicate device and is safe and effective for use for the various indications for use stated.
The changes that are the subject of this 510(k) were verified and validated in accordance with the Iridex design control procedures.
### IX. Conclusion
The Iridex Cyclo G6 Laser was found to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
The Iridex Cyclo G6 Laser shares identical indications for use, similar design features, and functional features with, and thus are substantially equivalent to, the predicate device.
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