K Number
K020849
Device Name
APEX 800 LASER SYSTEM, MODEL APEX 800
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2002-05-20

(66 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.4810
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The IRIDEX® Apex 800 Laser System is indicated for hair removal and permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI), including tanned skin; for the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae; for the treatment of vascular lesions including angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia; for the treatment of leg veins; and for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions.
Device Description
The Apex 800 is a semiconductor diode laser system that delivers pulsed infrared 800 nm laser light.
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The provided text does not contain any mention of AI, ML, or related concepts like image processing, training sets, or performance metrics typically associated with AI/ML devices. The description focuses on the laser technology and its intended uses.

Yes
The device is indicated for the treatment of various medical conditions, including pseudofolliculitis barbae, vascular lesions, leg veins, and benign pigmented lesions. These are therapeutic uses.

No
The provided text describes the device as a laser system used for treatment procedures like hair removal and treatment of skin lesions, not for diagnosing conditions.

No

The device description explicitly states it is a "semiconductor diode laser system," which is a hardware component.

Based on the provided information, the IRIDEX® Apex 800 Laser System is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) device.

Here's why:

  • IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) in vitro (outside the body) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
  • The IRIDEX® Apex 800 Laser System is a laser system used for in vivo (on the body) treatments. Its intended uses are for procedures performed directly on the patient's skin (hair removal, treatment of vascular and pigmented lesions).

The description clearly indicates it's a therapeutic device that delivers laser light to the body, not a device that analyzes biological samples in a lab setting.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The IRIDEX® Apex 800 Laser System is indicated for hair removal and permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI), including tanned skin; for the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae; for the treatment of vascular lesions including angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia; for the treatment of leg veins; and for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions.

Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)

GEX

Device Description

The Apex 800 is a semiconductor diode laser system that delivers pulsed infrared 800 nm laser light.

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Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.

K992298, K003614, K992757, K010005, K013028

Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).

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§ 878.4810 Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology.

(a)
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.
(b)
Classification. (1) Class II.(2) Class I for special laser gas mixtures used as a lasing medium for this class of lasers. The devices subject to this paragraph (b)(2) are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter, subject to the limitations in § 878.9.

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510(k) Summary IRIDEX® Corporation Apex® 800 Dermatology Laser System

Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared

IRIDEX Corporation 1212 Terra Bella Avenue Mountain View, CA 94043

John D'Angelo Contact Person: (650) 962-8848 ext. 3905

Date Prepared: March 11, 2002

Device Information

Trade Name:Apex 800 Dermatology Laser System
Classification Name:Laser Instrument, Surgical, Powered
CFR Section:878.4810.
Product Code:GEX.

Equivalent Devices

The Apex 800 Laser System is substantially equivalent in intended use and technological characteristics to other currently legally marketed dermatology laser devices including the IRIDERM Apex 800 (K992298), the Coherent LightSheer (K003614), the Cynosure Apogee - TKS and Photogenica DL Laser Systems (K992757 and K010005) and the Palomar SLP 1000 (K013028).

Device Description

The Apex 800 is a semiconductor diode laser system that delivers pulsed infrared 800 nm laser light.

Intended Use

The IRIDEX Apex 800 Laser System is indicated for hair removal and permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI), including tanned skin; for the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae; for the treatment of vascular lesions including angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia; for the treatment of leg veins; and for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions.

Conclusion

The Apex 800 is substantially equivalent to the identified predicate devices.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

MAY 20 2002

Mr. John D'Angelo Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance IRIDEX Corporation 1212 Terra Bella Avenue Mountain View, CA 94043

Re: K020849

Trade/Device Name: Apex 800 Dermatology Laser System Regulation Number: 878.4810 Regulation Name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEX Dated: March 11, 2002 Received: March 15, 2002

Dear Mr. D'Angelo:

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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such 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.

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); 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.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4659. 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" (21CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html

Sincerely yours,

Muriam C. Provost

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

Enclosure

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INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT

510(k) Number (if known): Pending K020849

Device Name: Apex® 800 Dermatology Laser System

Indications For Use:

The IRIDEX® Apex 800 Laser System is indicated for hair removal and permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI), including tanned skin; for the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae; for the treatment of vascular lesions including angiomas, hemangiomas, telangiectasia; for the treatment of leg veins; and for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Muriam C. Provost

Division Sign-Off) Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices

510(k) Number K020849

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