K210168 · Beijing Kes Biology Technology Co., Ltd. · GEX · May 10, 2021 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K210168
Device Name
Diode Laser Therapy Systems
Applicant
Beijing Kes Biology Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
May 10, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Diode Laser Therapy Systems are intended for hair removal permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin type I-VI), including tanned skin. Permanent hair reduction 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.
Device Story
Diode Laser Therapy System is a surgical device for hair reduction. It uses an 808nm semiconductor diode laser source to deliver energy to the treatment area via a handpiece. The laser is activated by a footswitch. The device is intended for use by clinicians in a professional setting. The laser energy targets hair follicles to achieve long-term, stable reduction in hair regrowth. The system is designed for all Fitzpatrick skin types (I-VI), including tanned skin, and can be applied to various body areas such as arms, chest, legs, and underarms. The device provides a non-invasive method for permanent hair reduction, benefiting patients by reducing the need for frequent hair removal maintenance.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical study is included in this submission. Bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Class IV diode laser (808nm); 12mm x 12mm spot size; 10-125 J/cm² fluence; 1-10 Hz frequency; 10-400 ms pulse duration. Materials: Aluminum alloy, ABS. Standards: ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-2-22, IEC 60825-1, IEC 60601-1-2. Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for hair removal and permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI), including tanned skin, for patients requiring long-term stable reduction in hair regrowth.
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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May 10, 2021
Beijing Kes Biology Technology CO., LTD. % Diana Hong General Manager Mid-Link Consulting Co.,Ltd P.O.box 120-119 Shanghai, 200120 China
Re: K210168
Trade/Device Name: Diode Laser Therapy Systems 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: March 30, 2021 Received: April 2, 2021
Dear Diana Hong:
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/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/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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Sincerely.
Purva Pandya 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)
## K210168
Device Name Diode Laser Therapy Systems
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Diode Laser Therapy Systems are intended for hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin type I-VI), including tanned skin.
Permanent hair reduction 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.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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| <div> <span> <span style="font-size: 20px;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> |
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| <div> <span> <span style="font-size: 20px;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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## 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with requirements of Title 21, CFR Section 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) Number: K210168
- 1. Date of Preparation: 3/30/2021
- 2. Sponsor Identification
## BEIJING KES BIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
No.15, Zone 2, Mafang Industrial Park, PingguyuanZhongguancun Science And Technology Park Pinggu District, Beijing CHINA 101204
Establishment Registration Number: 3009444646
Contact Person: Wei Meng Meng Position: QS Specialist Tel: +86-10-60998698 Fax: +86-10-61227575 Email: weimengmeng@keslaser.com
- 3. Designated Submission Correspondent
Ms. Diana Hong (Primary Contact Person) Ms. Ying Xu (Alternative Contact Person)
Mid-Link Consulting Co., Ltd. P.O. Box 120-119, Shanghai, 200120, China
Tel: +86-21-22815850, Fax: 360-925-3199 Email: info@mid-link.net
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#### 4. Identification of Proposed Device
Trade Name: Diode Laser Therapy Systems Common Name: Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
### Regulatory Information
Classification Name: Powered Laser Surgical Instrument Classification: II; Product Code: GEX; Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 Review Panel: General & Plastic Surgery;
### Indication for use:
The Diode Laser Therapy Systems are intended for hair removal permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin type I-VI), including tanned skin.
Permanent hair reduction 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.
Device Description:
The proposed device, Diode Laser Therapy System, is a surgical device. It utilizes a semiconductor diode as a laser source (808nm). The laser power is delivered to the treatment area via a laser handpiece. The emission laser is activated by a footswitch.
The treatment can be applied on different Fitzpatrick skin type, including I (White), II (White with pigment), III (Yellow), IV (Yellow with pigment), V (Brown) and VI (Black); in addition, the treatment can also be applied to different parts of the body, such as arm, chest, leg, underarm etc.
- રું ર Identification of Predicate Device
510(k) Number: K180353 Product Name: Diode laser hair removal device
- б. Identification of Reference Device
Reference Device 1 510K Number: K182924 Trade Name: Diode Laser Treatment System
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Manufacturer: Weifang KM Electronics Co., Ltd.
Reference Device 2 510K Number: K193426 Trade Name: Elite iQ™ Manufacturer: Cynosure, LLC
Note: The Elite iQTM including two models, 755nm and 1064nm. The 755nm of Elite iQM was selected as reference device.
- 7. Non-Clinical Test Conclusion
Non clinical tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications as was Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:
- > ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological Evaluation of Medical Device, Part 5-Tests for Vitro Cytotoxicity.
- > ISO 10993-10: 2010 Biological Evaluation of Medical Device, Part 10-Test for irritation and skin sensitization.
- > ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 and C1:2009/(R)2012 and A2:2010/ (R) 2012 Medical electrical equipment - Part1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- > IEC 60601-2-22:2012 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment.
- A IEC 60825-1:2014 Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements.
- > IEC 60601-1-2:2014 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests
- Clinical Test Conclusion 8.
No clinical study is included in this submission.
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### 9. Substantially Equivalent (SE) Comparison
| ITEM | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Reference Device 1 | Reference Device 2 |
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| Product Code | GEX | K180353 | K182924 | K193426 |
| Regulation<br>No. | GEX | GEX | GEX | GEX |
| | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Class | II | II | II | II |
| Indication for<br>Use | The Diode Laser Therapy<br>Systems are intended for hair<br>removal permanent hair<br>reduction on all skin types<br>(Fitzpatrick skin type IVI),<br>including tanned skin.<br>Permanent hair reduction is<br>defined as the long-term,<br>stable reduction in the number<br>of hairs regrowing when<br>measured at 6, 9, and 12<br>months after the completion of<br>a treatment regime. | The Diode Laser Hair<br>Removal device is intended<br>for hair removal, permanent<br>hair reduction on all skin types<br>(Fitzpatrick skin type I-VI),<br>including tanned skin.<br>Permanent hair reduction is<br>defined as the long-term,<br>stable reduction in the number<br>of hairs regrowing when<br>measured at 6, 9, and 12<br>months after the completion of<br>a treatment regime. | The Diode Laser Treatment<br>System is intended for hair<br>removal, permanent hair<br>reduction on all skin types<br>(Fitzpatrick skin type I-VI),<br>including tanned skin.<br>Permanent hair reduction is<br>defined as the long-term,<br>stable reduction in the number<br>of hairs regrowing when<br>measured at 6, 9, and 12<br>months after the completion of<br>a treatment regime | The Elite iQ Laser System is indicated<br>for stable long-term or permanent hair<br>reduction. Permanent hair reduction is<br>defined as long-term stable reduction in<br>the number of hairs regrowing when<br>measured at 6, 9 or 12 months after the<br>completion of a treatment regime. It is<br>used for skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI)<br>including tanned skin. It is also<br>indicated for the treatment of vascular<br>lesions, benign pigmented lesions, and<br>wrinkles. |
| Configuration | Main Unit | Main Unit | Main Unit | Main Unit |
| | Handpiece | Handpiece | Handpiece | Handpiece |
| | Foot Control | Foot Control | / | Foot Control and Finger Control |
| Laser Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser | Diode Laser | Alexandrite |
| Laser | Class IV | Class IV | Class IV | Unknown |
| | | | | |
| Classification | | | | |
| Laser<br>Wavelength | 808 nm | 808 nm | 808nm | 755nm |
| Spot Size | 12 mm×12 mm=1.44 cm² | 1.44 cm² | 1.44 cm² | 2.5mm, 5mm, 7mm, 10mm, 12mm,<br>15mm, 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, & 24mm |
| Fluence | 10-125 J/cm² | 1-100 J/ cm² | 2-120 J/ cm² | Up to 600J/ cm² |
| Frequency | 1-10 Hz | 1-20 Hz | 1-10Hz | 0.5~10Hz |
| Pulse<br>Duration | 10-400 ms | 10-400 ms | 10-300ms | 0.5~300ms |
| Power Supply | 99V-121V, 50/60Hz<br>1400VA | AC 110V-230V/50-60Hz<br>2000VA | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz | 208V~240V/50~60Hz<br>5500VA |
| Dimension | 450×430×1000mm | 560×380×1180mm | 600×420×380mm<br>600×420×350mm<br>600×420×400mm<br>550×420×300mm | Unknown |
| Weight | 52kg | 60 Kg | 35Kg | Unknown |
| Patient<br>Contacting<br>Material | Aluminum alloy, ABS | Sapphire in handpiece | Sapphire in handpiece and<br>handpiece tip (stainless steel) | 316 Stainless Steel |
| Biocompatibility | | | | |
| Cytotoxicity | No Cytotoxicity | No Cytotoxicity | No Cytotoxicity | Comply with ISO 10993-1 |
| Sensitization | No evidence of Sensitization | No evidence of Sensitization | Comply with ISO 10993-1 | Comply with ISO 10993-1 |
| Irritation | No evidence of Irritation | No evidence of Irritation | Comply with ISO 10993-1 | Comply with ISO 10993-1 |
| Electrical Safety and EMC | | | | |
| Electrical<br>Safety | Comply with<br>IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-2-22 | Comply with<br>IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-2-22 | Comply with<br>IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-2-22 | Comply with<br>IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-2-22 |
| | IEC 60825-1 | IEC 60825-1 | IEC 60825-1 | IEC 60825-1 |
| EMC | Comply with IEC 60601-1-2 | Comply with IEC 60601-1-2 | Comply with IEC 60601-1-2 | Comply with IEC 60601-1-2 |
# Table 1 Comparison of Technology Characteristics
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510(k) Summary
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510(k) Summary
10. Substantially Equivalent (SE) Conclusion
Based on the comparison and analysis above, the proposed devices are determined to be Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device.
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