K Number
K032204
Date Cleared
2003-08-20

(33 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.4810
Panel
SU
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The VARI-LASE procedure kit is indicated for the treatment of varicose veins and varicosities associated with superficial reflux of the Greater Saphenous Vein.

Device Description

The VARI-LASE procedure kit contains a 600µm fiber and may contain one ore more of the following accessories used to gain endovascular access: 0.035" / stainless steel guide wire (lengths from 75 to 150cm) 5Fr/25 or 45cm introducer sheath 19 Gauge/7cm Percutaneous Entry Needle or Micropuncture Kit

AI/ML Overview

This document is a 510(k) premarket notification for a medical device. It does not describe an AI/ML device, nor does it contain information about acceptance criteria, study performance, or ground truth as requested in the prompt.

Therefore, I cannot provide the requested information. The provided text is a regulatory submission for a physical medical device (a laser procedure kit for treating varicose veins) and details its substantial equivalence to a previously marketed device, not the performance of an AI model.

The sections for AI/ML device evaluation within your prompt (e.g., sample size for test/training sets, expert qualifications, adjudication methods, MRMC studies, standalone performance, type of ground truth) are not applicable to the content of this document.

§ 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.