K Number
K111840
Date Cleared
2011-11-14

(138 days)

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

The Emerge Fractional Laser is intended for use in dermatological procedures requiring coagulation of soft tissue and skin resurfacing procedures. The Emerge Fractional Laser is further indicated for treatment of pigmented lesions, such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), melasma, dyschromia, and for treatment of facial wrinkles and fine lines.

Device Description

The Emerge Fractional Laser consists of a fractional laser handpiece attached to a base unit. The base unit includes a power supply, control electronics, and user interface LCD screen.

AI/ML Overview

This 510(k) summary (K111840) for the Emerge Fractional Laser does not contain a study that proves the device meets specific acceptance criteria with reported performance metrics.

Instead, this document focuses on demonstrating substantial equivalence to predicate devices. Substantial equivalence is established by comparing the technological characteristics, mechanism of action, intended use, and previously provided clinical and histology data (not detailed in this summary).

Therefore, I cannot populate the requested table and information points as they relate to a clear acceptance criteria study with defined performance. The provided document states that "the review of the technological characteristics, mechanism of action, indications for use, clinical data, histology data, and verification as well as validation information provided in the 510(k) Premarket Notification demonstrates that the Emerge Fractional Laser is substantially equivalent to its predicate device." This implies that data exists elsewhere in the complete 510(k) submission, but it is not included in this summary.

Based on the provided text, the following points cannot be addressed:

  • 1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance: No specific acceptance criteria or performance results are listed in this summary.
  • 2. Sample sized used for the test set and the data provenance: Not mentioned.
  • 3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts: Not mentioned.
  • 4. Adjudication method: Not mentioned.
  • 5. If a multi reader multi case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance: This device is a laser system, not an AI-assisted diagnostic tool, so this question is not applicable.
  • 6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done: Not applicable for a laser system.
  • 7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc): Not described for the context of a performance study. Clinical and histology data are mentioned as having been provided elsewhere.
  • 8. The sample size for the training set: Not mentioned.
  • 9. How the ground truth for the training set was established: Not mentioned.

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K111840

NOV 1 4 2011

510(k) Summary

This 510(k) summary is being submitted in accordance with 21 CFR 807.92

SUBMITTER'S INFORMATION 1.

NAME:Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.
ADDRESS:15 Network DriveBurlington, MA 01803Phone: (781) 993-2300Fax: (781) 418-1169
CONTACT:Sharon Timberlake, MSHS, RAC, CCRADirector of Regulatory Affairs

DATE PREPARED: November 7, 2011

2. DEVICE INFORMATION

TRADE/PROPRIETARY NAME:Emerge Fractional Laser
COMMON/USUAL NAME:Light and Laser System
CLASSIFICATION NAME:Laser surgical instrument for use in general andplastic surgery and in dermatology(21 CFR § 878.4810)
PRODUCT CODES:GEX, ONG

PREDICATE DEVICES 3.

Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. Palomar Icon™ Aesthetic System Lux1440 Handpiece K103664

Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. LOI System (PaloVia™) K090525

Reliant Technologies, Inc. (Now Solta Medical, Inc.) Fraxel IV SR Laser System (Re:fine™) K063808

Solta Medical, Inc. Clear+Brilliant Laser System K110349

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4. INTENDED USE

The Emerge Fractional Laser is intended for use in dermatological procedures requiring coagulation of soft tissue and skin resurfacing procedures. The Emerge Fractional Laser is further indicated for treatment of pigmented lesions, such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), melasma, dyschromia, and for treatment of facial wrinkles and fine lines.

న. DEVICE DESCRIPTION

The Emerge Fractional Laser consists of a fractional laser handpiece attached to a base unit. The base unit includes a power supply, control electronics, and user interface LCD screen.

6. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE

The Emerge Fractional Laser is substantially equivalent to its predicate devices when used according to its intended use. The review of the technological characteristics, mechanism of action, indications for use, clinical data, histology data, and verification as well as validation information provided in the 510(k) Premarket Notification demonstrates that the Emerge Fractional Laser is substantially equivalent to its predicate device. Thus, substantial equivalence is therefore justified.

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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

NOV 1 4 2011

Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. % Sharon Timberlake, MSHS, RAC, CCRA Director of Regulatory Affairs 15 Network Drive Burlington, Massachusetts 01803

Re: K111840

Trade/Device Name: Emerge Fractional Laser 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: ONG Dated: November 07, 2011 Received: November 09, 2011

Dear Ms. Timberlake:

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.

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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); 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 http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.

Sincerely vours.

Mark N. Melke 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: Emerge Fractional Laser

Indications for Use:

The Emerge Fractional Laser is intended for use in dermatological procedures requiring coagulation of soft tissue and skin resurfacing procedures. The Emerge Fractional Laser is further indicated for treatment of pigmented lesions, such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), melasma, dyschromia, and for treatment of facial wrinkles and fine lines.

Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

AND/OR

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Nil R.P. Ryde for mkrg

(Division Sign-Cil) Division of Surgical, Orthopedic, and Restorative Devices

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PALOMAR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. TRADITIONAL 510(K): EMERGE FRACTIONAL LASER CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 1

§ 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.