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LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500 is indicated for emitting energy in the infrared Spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, muscle spasm, pain and stiffness associated with arthritis and promoting relaxation of the muscle tissue and to temporarily increase local blood circulation.
LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500 is a compact medical laser system. The laser light delivery system consists of a flexible optical fiber threaded through a lightweight handpiece. Activation occurs when the operator enables the laser and presses the foot/finger switch. Depending on laser system configuration, the foot/finger switch can function as on/off switch. A touch-screen display panel allows the operator to adjust or set laser output level. The laser can operate in continuous wave mode or controlled pulse mode.
This 510(k) summary focuses on the LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500, which is an infrared lamp device. The documentation provided does not contain information about software performance or an AI/ML-driven device, so many of the requested categories about acceptance criteria, study design, and AI model performance will be not applicable or not mentioned based on the provided text.
Specifically, this submission is for a medical device that emits infrared energy for topical heating and pain relief, and its substantial equivalence is based on its physical characteristics and intended use, not on diagnostic accuracy or algorithmic performance.
Here's a breakdown of the requested information based on the provided 510(k) summary:
Acceptance Criteria and Device Performance for LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
| Acceptance Criteria Category | Specific Criteria (Expected Performance) | Reported Device Performance (as stated in document) |
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| Safety and Effectiveness | Substantially equivalent to predicate devices (K070400, K091497) in terms of safety and effectiveness, and raises no new issues of safety or effectiveness. | "The LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500 is as safe and effective as the predicate devices." "The minor technological differences between the LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500 and its predicate devices raise no new issues of safety or effectiveness." |
| Intended Use | Aligns with the intended use of predicate devices: "emitting energy in the infrared Spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, muscle spasm, pain and stiffness associated with arthritis and promoting relaxation of the muscle tissue and to temporarily increase local blood circulation." | "LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500 is indicated for emitting energy in the infrared Spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, muscle spasm, pain and stiffness associated with arthritis and promoting relaxation of the muscle tissue and to temporarily increase local blood circulation." |
| Technological Characteristics | Similar technological characteristics to predicate devices (e.g., wavelength, laser safety class, principles of operation). | "The LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500 has the same intended uses and similar indications, technological characteristics (such as wavelength, laser safety class, etc), and principles of operation as its predicate device." |
| Standard Compliance | Compliance with relevant medical device safety and electromagnetic compatibility standards. | "The device is subject to the following voluntary consensus standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-22, IEC 60825-1." |
2. Sample Size Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance
- Not applicable / Not mentioned. This submission describes a physical medical laser device, not an AI/ML device that requires a test set for performance evaluation in the context of diagnostic or predictive accuracy. The substantial equivalence relies on comparison to predicate devices, compliance with standards, and demonstration of similar physical and operational characteristics.
3. Number of Experts Used to Establish the Ground Truth for the Test Set and Qualifications
- Not applicable / Not mentioned. As this is for a physical therapy device and not a diagnostic AI system, there is no "ground truth" to establish in the context of expert consensus on image interpretation or disease diagnosis.
4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set
- Not applicable / Not mentioned. There is no test set or adjudication method described for this type of device submission.
5. If a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study Was Done, Effect Size
- Not applicable / Not mentioned. An MRMC study is relevant for diagnostic imaging interpretation devices, which this infrared therapy device is not.
6. If a Standalone (i.e., algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) Was Done
- Not applicable / Not mentioned. This device does not involve an algorithm for standalone performance.
7. The Type of Ground Truth Used
- Not applicable / Not mentioned. The concept of "ground truth" (e.g., pathology, outcomes data) as it applies to diagnostic or prognostic AI systems is not relevant to this infrared lamp device. The "truth" here relates to the device's physical output specifications, safety, and therapeutic effects, none of which are typically established by expert consensus on cases or pathology reports in this context.
8. The Sample Size for the Training Set
- Not applicable / Not mentioned. This device does not have a "training set" in the context of an AI/ML algorithm.
9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established
- Not applicable / Not mentioned. Correspondingly, there is no training set ground truth to establish for this type of medical device.
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510(k) SUMMARY
| Applicant | LiteCure, LLC250 Corporate Blvd., Suite BNewark, Delaware 19702Tel: 302-709-0408Fax: 302-709-0409 |
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| Date | November 11, 2010 |
| Correspondent | Liang LuQuality and Regulatory Manager |
| Device Name | LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500 |
| Classification | Infrared Lamp, 21 CFR 890.5500 |
| Predicate: | • K070400, LC THERAPY, MODEL LCT-1000, LiteCure, LLC• K091497, K-LASER K-1200, MODEL 12 W, ELTECH, S.R.L. |
| Description | LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500 is a compact medical laser system. The laser light delivery system consists of a flexible optical fiber threaded through a lightweight handpiece. Activation occurs when the operator enables the laser and presses the foot/finger switch. Depending on laser system configuration, the foot/finger switch can function as on/off switch. A touch-screen display panel allows the operator to adjust or set laser output level. The laser can operate in continuous wave mode or controlled pulse mode. |
| Intended Use | LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500 is indicated for emitting energy in the infrared Spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, muscle spasm, pain and stiffness associated with arthritis and promoting relaxation of the muscle tissue and to temporarily increase local blood circulation. |
| Contraindications | • Do not apply infrared light to abdominal or lurnbosacral points in pregnant females.• Do not apply infrared light to the epiphyseal lines in children.• Do not apply infrared light to the thorax or over the pacemaker itself in patients with pacemakers.• Do not apply infrared light over the thyroid gland, ovaries and testicles.• Do not apply infrared light to patients who are taking drugs that have heat or light sensitive contraindications, such as but not Limited to certain types of steroids. |
| Warning | • Warning: Use carefully. May cause serious burns. Do not use oversensitive skin area or in the presence of poor circulation. Theunattended use of this device by children or incapacitated persons maybe dangerous. |
| • NEVER look directly into the distal end of the optical fiber connectedto an active laser device, direct the laser light directly into the eyes, ordirect the laser beam at anything other than the area to be treatedWITH or WITHOUT the appropriate laser-emission protectiveeyewear. Indirect or direct eye contact with the output beam or atscattered laser light from any reflective surfaces from the laser willcause serious damage, irreparable corneal and/or retinal damage, andpossible blindness to one or both eyes. | |
| • DO NOT allow any reflective object to fall into or obstruct the path ofthe laser energy produced by this device. Scattered or reflected laserenergy can cause serious damage to eyes. The operator, all assistants,and the patient must remove all reflective objects (such as rings, metalwatchbands, and jewelry) prior to treatment with this device. Indirector direct eye contact with the output beam or at scattered laser lightfrom any reflective surfaces from the laser will cause serious damage,irreparable corneal and/or retinal damage, and possible blindness toone or both eyes. | |
| • DO NOT remove protective eyewear until the operator returns thelaser device to Standby mode. | |
| • DO NOT use the System Controls or performance of procedures otherthan those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiationexposure. | |
| • DO NOT attempt to gain access to any internal device component.THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS insidethis laser device. Doing so may cause serious and/or irreversibleinjury. | |
| • AVOID THE USE of flammable solvents, anesthetics, oxidizing gasessuch as nitrous oxide (N2O) and oxygen or endogenous gases. Thehigh temperatures produced in normal use of the laser equipment mayignite some material, for example cotton or wool, when saturated withoxygen. The solvents of adhesives and flammable solutions used forcleaning and disinfecting should be allowed to evaporate before thelaser equipment is used. | |
| • FAILURE TO COMPLY with all safety instructions and warningsmay expose all participants to harmful levels of laser radiation and/ordangerous levels of electrical current. | |
| Cautions: | • Never allow untrained personnel to operate this advice unless directlysupervised by a properly trained and experienced individual |
| • The protective eyewear supplied with this device has an opticaldensity rating >5 in the 350nm~2000nm (see specification sheet)region. All personnel present during device operation must ware thiseyewear. Contact LiteCure, LLC at 302-709-0408 to purchaseadditional sets of protective eyewear for this device | |
| Cautioncontinued | Select a secure, properly equipped, and well-ventilated location in which to install and operate the laser. Place "Laser in use" signs at location entrances where people will use the LiteCure, LLC. laser device. Always put the laser in Standby mode or switch the device off prior to adjusting or preparing the wand or fiber optic. Never leave this device in the READY mode unattended. See the STANDBY to READY Mode in the Operations section of this manual. Remove the key from the device's key switch when not in use to prevent unauthorized and/or unqualified use of the device as well as inadvertent laser emissions. Turn the device off before relocating equipment in the same vicinity. Never press the foot/finger switch without first verifying the safe orientation and proper positioning of the handpiece and distal end of the optical fiber and ensuring compliance to all safety precautions. During any laser procedure, do not allow any nonessential personnel into the treatment area. Never allow the untrained personnel to operate this device unless directly supervised by a properly trained and experienced individual. ALWAYS clean the SMA fiber tip before inserting into the SMA emission port. A dirty tip could result in damage to the unit. Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. |
| SubstantialEquivalencyInformation | The LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500 is as safe and effective as the predicate devices. The LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500 has the same intended uses and similar indications, technological characteristics (such as wavelength, laser safety class, etc), and principles of operation as its predicate device. The minor technological differences between the LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500 and its predicate devices raise no new issues of safety or effectiveness. Thus, the LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500 is substantially equivalent to the device it was modified from, MODEL LCT-1000, and another predicate device, K-LASER K-1200. |
| TechnologicalCharacteristics | The device is subject to the following voluntary consensus standards: IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements for Safety, 1988; Amendment 1, 1991-11, Amendment 2, 1995 (2nd Edition); IEC 60601-1-2 Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-2: General Requirements for Safety - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility - Requirements and Tests (Edition 2:2001 with Amendment 1:2004); IEC 60601-2-22 1995, 2nd Edition, "Medical electrical equipment - Part 2: Particular requirements for the safety of diagnostic and therapeutic laser equipment". IEC 60825-1 Ed. 2.0 (2007), Safety of laser products - Part 1: |
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
LiteCure, LLC % Mr. Liang Lu Quality and Regulatory Manager 250 Corporate Boulevard, Suite B Newark, Delaware 19702
JAN 2 5 2011 .
Re: K103511
Trade/Device Name: LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5500 Regulation Name: Infrared lamp Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ILY Dated: December 28, 2010 Received: January 03, 2011
Dear Mr. Lu:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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
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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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
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Sincerely yours,
Sincerely yours,
Mark N. Melkerson
Director Division of Surgical, Orthopedic And Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500
Indications for Use:
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LiteCure Therapy System, Model LTS-1500 is indicated for emitting energy in the infrared Spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain, muscle spasm, pain and stiffness associated with arthritis and promoting relaxation of the muscle tissue and to temporarily increase local blood circulation.
Prescription Use × AND/OR Over-The-Counter Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Neil R.R. Ogden for mkin
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Division of Surgical. Orthopedic, and Restorative Devices
510(k) Number K/03511
§ 890.5500 Infrared lamp.
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Identification. An infrared lamp is a device intended for medical purposes that emits energy at infrared frequencies (approximately 700 nanometers to 50,000 nanometers) to provide topical heating.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an infrared therapeutic heating lamp, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 890.9.