K Number
K000944
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2000-07-19

(118 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.4400
Reference & Predicate Devices
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The Thermage ThermaCool System is indicated for use in Dermatologic and General Surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.

Device Description

The Thermage ThermaCool System consists of the following components.

  • RF Generator .
    Handpiece Connection Module .
  • Cooling Module .
  • Handpiece Assembly (consisting of Handpiece and RF Electrode Insert), and .
    Accessory cables and tubing. .
    The Handpiece Assembly connects to the distal end of the Handpiece Connection Module and to the distal end of the Cooling Module. The proximal end of the Handpiece Connection Module and the proximal end of the Cooling Module connect to the RF Generator.
    The Thermage ThermaCool System is monopolar. Commercially available dispersive electrodes (return pads) are required for operation.
AI/ML Overview

This document does not contain information about acceptance criteria or a study proving the device meets acceptance criteria. The provided text is a 510(k) premarket notification summary for the Thermage ThermaCool System, focusing on its substantial equivalence to predicate devices for its intended use in electrocoagulation and hemostasis. It describes the device, its classification, and declares its substantial equivalence based on design, principle of operation, materials, and intended use.

Therefore, I cannot populate the table or answer the specific questions regarding acceptance criteria, study design, sample sizes, ground truth, or expert qualifications, as this information is not present in the provided text.

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510(k) Safety Summary 16.

A. Name of Device

Trade Name:Thermage ThermaCool System
Common Name:Electrosurgical Unit and Accessories
Classification Name:Device, Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation and Accessories(21 CFR 878.4400)

B. Predicate Devices

DevicePremarket Notification
Radionics Cool-Tip RF SystemK984552, 03/05/99
ArthroCare Visage Cosmetic Surgery SystemK981870, 08/20/98
Candela Dynamic Cooling DeviceK981033, 08/15/96

C. Device Description:

The Thermage ThermaCool System consists of the following components.

  • RF Generator .
    Handpiece Connection Module .

  • Cooling Module .

  • Handpiece Assembly (consisting of Handpiece and RF Electrode Insert), and .

Accessory cables and tubing. .

The Handpiece Assembly connects to the distal end of the Handpiece Connection Module and to the distal end of the Cooling Module. The proximal end of the Handpiece Connection Module and the proximal end of the Cooling Module connect to the RF Generator.

The Thermage ThermaCool System is monopolar. Commercially available dispersive electrodes (return pads) are required for operation.

Indicated Use D.

The Thermage ThermaCool System is indicated for use in Dermatologic and General Surgical procedures for electrocoagulation and hemostasis.

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Technical characteristics E.

The technological characteristics of the Thermage ThermaCool System are substantially equivalent to those of the Radionics Cool-Tip RF System, as well as the ArthroCare Visage Cosmetic Surgery System, and the Candela Dynamic Cooling Device.

F. Summary

By virtue of design, principle of operation, materials and intended use, the Thermage ThermaCool System is substantially equivalent to devices currently marketed in the United States.

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Public Health Service

Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

JUL 1 9 2000

Mr. Keith Mullowney President Thermage, Inc. 4058 Point Eden Way Hayward, California 94545

K000944 Re: Trade Name: ThermaCool System Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEI Dated: May 30, 2000 Received: June 1, 2000

Dear Mr. Mullowney:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the devide referenced we nave leviewed your becally be o(is) is substantially equivalent (for the indications for above and we have dosure) to devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to use stated in the enerosure) to device Amendments, or to device Amendments, or to devices that May 20, 1770, the chance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls Costicult Act (186). Fouring) in controls provisions of the Act include requirements for provisions of the Fiel. "Ins & devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III ( (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major (1 cenailed Approval), it in a read of found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, regulations arrounity your doily equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Furrent Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Current Good Manafactaring Persices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify through perroans. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory such assumptions: "Further announcements concerning your device in the action: In addition, PDF may premarket notification submission submission does I cucual Register. Trease noter in teave under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for not arrect any obtigation you might and and and provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4595. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

ina R. lochner

Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510(k) NUMBER (IF KNOWN):

1000944

DEVICE NAME:

Thermage ThermaCool System

INDICATIONS FOR USE:

INDICATIONS FOR OSE.
The Thermage ThermaCool System is indicated for use in Dermatologic and General The Thermage ThermaSoor Dycludion and hemostasis.

Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

OR

Dune R. Vochner
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of General Restorative Devices

K000944 510(k) Number

Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) Over-The-Counter-Use

Thermage ThermaCool System 510(k)

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§ 878.4400 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories.

(a)
Identification. An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.(b)
Classification. Class II.