K Number
K193667
Date Cleared
2020-03-25

(85 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
890.5500
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272 is indicated to promote hair growth in males with androgenic alopecia who have Norwood-Hamilton Classifications of IIa - V, or females with androgenic alopecia who have Ludwig-Savin Classifications I - II, and for both, with Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes I- IV.

Device Description

The Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272 is a dome-shaped low level laser therapy (LLLT) device designed to promote hair growth in women and men by exposing the entire scalp to the photobiostimulation of 272 visible red light-emitting diodes at 650mm and 5mW each. The Cap is designed with an outer plastic cover and a protective inner (containing the electronics and laser array) and is powered by an included battery pack.

AI/ML Overview

This document describes a 510(k) premarket notification for the Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272, a low-level laser therapy (LLLT) device intended to promote hair growth. However, it's crucial to understand that this submission does not involve clinical performance studies or the establishment of ground truth as would be typical for an AI/ML device.

The core of this submission is a claim of substantial equivalence to a previously cleared predicate device (Diode Laser Cap, K173678). This means the manufacturer is asserting their device is so similar to an already approved device that it does not require new clinical data to prove its safety and effectiveness.

Therefore, many of the requested elements for describing "acceptance criteria" and the "study that proves the device meets the acceptance criteria" in the context of an AI/ML device are not applicable to this 510(k) submission. There is no AI/ML component described, and no performance study was conducted to demonstrate efficacy of the new device itself.

Based on the provided text, here's an analysis addressing the requested points where applicable, and explaining why others are not:

1. A table of acceptance criteria and the reported device performance

Since no clinical efficacy study was conducted for this specific device, there are no "acceptance criteria" related to a performance metric like sensitivity, specificity, or accuracy that would be proven through a study. The "acceptance criteria" in this context are the criteria for demonstrating substantial equivalence to the predicate device.

Acceptance Criteria (for Substantial Equivalence):

CriterionShapiro MD, Model Laser 272Diode Laser 272 (Predicate)Result/Performance
LLLT Device TypeLaser DiodeLaser DiodeIdentical
Use ApplicationOTCOTCIdentical
Intended UseAndrogenic AlopeciaAndrogenic AlopeciaIdentical
Contains Laser Diodes272, 5 milliwatts each272, 5 milliwatts eachIdentical
Physical Design of DeviceHelmetHelmetIdentical
Wavelength650+/-5 NMS650+/-5 NMSIdentical
Marketing ClearanceFor females and males, OTCFor females and males, OTCIdentical
Use TypePassive Use-Hands FreePassive Use-Hands FreeIdentical
Classification CodeOAPOAPIdentical
Classification NameInfrared LampInfrared LampIdentical
Common Usage NameLamp, Non-HeatingLamp, Non-HeatingIdentical
Classification PanelGeneral & Plastic SurgeryGeneral & Plastic SurgeryIdentical
Skin PhototypesI- IVI- IVIdentical
Hair Loss ClassificationNorwood-Hamilton IIa-V for males; Ludwig-Savin I – II for femalesNorwood-Hamilton IIa-V for males; Ludwig-Savin I – II for femalesIdentical
Treatment Regime16 weeks, for 30 minute treatment times, three times a week, on alternate days.16 weeks, for 30 minute treatment times, three times a week, on alternate days.Identical
Device ClassIIIIIdentical

Reported Device Performance:
The document explicitly states: "No clinical performance data was submitted because the Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272 is the same device as the predicate, the Diode Laser Cap, cleared under KI 73678. The proposed device and predicate devices are IDENTICAL and the same device is offered for PRIVATE LABEL by the manufacturer."

Instead of clinical performance, the reported "performance" for this submission is conformance to consensus international standards:

  • IEC 60601-1:2005 + CORR. 1: 2006 + CORR. 2: 2007 + A1: 2012 (Medical Electrical Equipment- Part 1: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance)
  • IEC 60601-1-2: 2014 (Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1-2 General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Disturbances-Requirements and Tests)
  • ISO 10993-5 2009 (Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 5 Tests for In Vitro Cytotoxicity)
  • ISO 10993-10: 2010 (Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 10: Tests for Irritation and Skin Sensitization)
  • IEC 60825-1 Edition 2.0 2007 03 (Laser Safety & Classification)
  • IEC 62133 (Battery Cells) and IEC60950 (Battery Charger)

2. Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance

  • Sample size: Not applicable. There was no clinical test set for performance because no clinical study was conducted for this device. The "test set" for substantial equivalence was the comparison of specifications between one instance of the new device and the predicate device's specifications.
  • Data provenance: Not applicable for clinical performance. The data provenance for the substantial equivalence claim comes from the technical specifications of the current device and the FDA-cleared predicate device.

3. Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts

  • Number of experts: Not applicable. No ground truth was established through expert review for clinical performance data, as no such data was generated for this submission. The "ground truth" for the substantial equivalence assertion is the detailed technical specifications of both devices.
  • Qualifications of experts: Not applicable.

4. Adjudication method (e.g. 2+1, 3+1, none) for the test set

  • Adjudication method: Not applicable. No clinical test set requiring adjudication was used. The substantial equivalence was asserted by the manufacturer and reviewed by the FDA.

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

  • MRMC study: No.
  • Effect size: Not applicable. This device is not an AI/ML diagnostic tool and does not involve human readers. It is a therapy device.

6. If a standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done

  • Standalone performance: Not applicable. This device is a direct-to-consumer therapy device, not an algorithm.

7. The type of ground truth used (expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc)

  • Type of ground truth: Not applicable for a clinical performance study. The "ground truth" for this 510(k) submission's purpose of demonstrating substantial equivalence is the technical specifications and indications for use of the predicate device, as stated in its original 510(k) clearance.

8. The sample size for the training set

  • Sample size for training set: Not applicable. This is not an AI/ML device that requires a training set.

9. How the ground truth for the training set was established

  • Ground truth for training set: Not applicable.

In summary: The provided document is a 510(k) clearance letter for a medical device (laser hair growth device) based on substantial equivalence to a predicate device, not on new clinical performance data generated by the applicant for this specific submission. Therefore, most of the questions pertaining to testing, ground truth establishment, and AI/ML performance metrics are not relevant to this type of regulatory submission. The "study" proving it meets "acceptance criteria" here is the comparison of its technical characteristics and indications for use against a predicate device, and finding them to be identical.

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March 25, 2020

Conversion Labs PR LLC % Raymond R Blanche Consultant NST Consultants, Inc. 641 Shunpike Road, Suite 311 Chatham, New Jersey 07928

Re: K193667

Trade/Device Name: Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 890.5500 Regulation Name: Infrared Lamp Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OAP Dated: October 30, 2019 Received: December 31, 2019

Dear Raymond Blanche:

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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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 or any Federal

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Sincerely,

Jessica Mavadia-Shukla, Ph.D. Acting Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K193667

Device Name

Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272 is indicated to promote hair growth in males with androgenic alopecia who have Norwood-Hamilton Classifications of IIa - V, or females with androgenic alopecia who have Ludwig-Savin Classifications I - II, and for both, with Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes I- IV.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)

Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

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

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510(k) Summary Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272

Submitter's Contact Information

Name:Raymond R. Blanche
AddressNST Consultants, Inc.641 Shunpike Road, Suite 311Chatham, NJ 07928
Telephone:(973) 539-7444
Facsimile:(973) 539-7445
Name of Device and Name/Address of Sponsor
Trade Name:Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272
Sponsor ContactInformation:Stefan Galluppi –CTO, COOConversion Labs PR LLCD/B/A Shapiro MD53 Calle Palmeras, Suite 802San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00901Telephone: 866-351-5907
Date Prepared:March 19, 2020
Common or Usual Name:Lamp, non-heating, for promotion of hair growth
Classification Name:Infrared lamp per 21 CFR 890.5500
Classification Code:OAP (Laser, comb, hair)
Predicate Devices:Diode Laser Cap (K173678), Cosmo Far East Technology Limited

Device Description

The Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272 is a dome-shaped low level laser therapy (LLLT) device designed to promote hair growth in women and men by exposing the entire scalp to the photobiostimulation of 272 visible red light-emitting diodes at 650mm and 5mW each. The Cap is designed with an outer plastic cover and a protective inner (containing the electronics and laser array) and is powered by an included battery pack.

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272 is indicated to promote hair growth in males with androgenic alopecia who have Norwood-Hamilton Classifications of Ila-V, or females with androgenic alopecia who have Ludwig-Savin Classifications I-II, and for both, with Fitzpatrick Skin Phototypes I-IV.

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Technological Characteristics

The Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272 contains the listed number of diode lasers configured within an outer cap helmet and protective inner. The use of diode lasers provides for a full coverage of the upper 1/3 of the head i.e., the area commonly covered with stylized hair. The Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272 is powered by a lithium-ion battery pack that contains an embedded controller chip. In all other area of design, manufacturing, and aesthetic appearance, the devices are identical, as they are private labeled by the manufacturer Cosmo Far East Technology Limited.

Performance Data:

No clinical performance data was submitted because the Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272 is the same device as the predicate, the Diode Laser Cap, cleared under KI 73678. The proposed device and predicate devices are IDENTICAL and the same device is offered for PRIVATE LABEL by the manufacturer. They are the same device in optical, electronic, mechanical function and aesthetic appearance, as well as the same recommended clinical treatment regime. The sponsor Conversion Labs PR LLC has chosen to use the identical User Manual as the manufacturer. Only the logo and color graphics have been altered. A page by pages analysis supports this use.

Substantial Equivalence

Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272 is the same device as the Diode Laser Cap, cleared under K173678, with 272 visible red light-emitting diodes at 650mm and 5mW each. Both devices have identical indications for use, treatment regiment, and technological and design characteristics, as noted below.

Treatment Protocol

The Shapiro, Model Laser 272 and the identified predicate, possess the same treatment regime of 30 minutes, every other day, on non-consecutive days, for the initial treatment regime of 16 weeks.

The following Comparison Chart in support of substantial equivalence is provided:

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Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272Diode Laser 272
LLLT Device TypeLaser DiodeLaser diode
Use ApplicationOTCOTC
Intended Use Androgenetic AlopeciaAndrogenic AlopeciaAndrogenic Alopecia
Contain Laser Diodes-Class 3R272, 5 milliwatts each.272, 5 milliwatts each
Physical Design of DeviceHelmetHelmet
Wavelength650+/-5 NMS.650+/-5 NMS.
Marketing ClearanceFor females and males, OTCFor females and males, OTC
Use TypePassive Use-Hands FreePassive Use-Hands Free
Classification CodeOAPOAP
Classification NameInfrared LampInfrared Lamp
Common Usage NameLamp, Non-HeatingLamp, Non-Heating
Classification PanelGeneral & Plastic SurgeryGeneral & Plastic Surgery
Skin PhototypesI- IVI- IV
Hair Loss ClassificationNorwood-Hamilton IIa-V for malesLudwig-Savin I – II for femalesNorwood-Hamilton IIa-V for malesLudwig-Savin I – II for females
Treatment Regime16 weeks, for 30 minute treatment timesthree times a week, on alternate days.16 weeks, for 30 minute treatment timesthree times a week, on alternate days.
Device ClassIIII

Over – The – Counter Testing Program

No OTC testing was performed for this submission because the User Manual and packing for the subject device are same as in the predicate. The only exception is color and logo of the subject device literature. The graphic changes do not alter the content of the User Manual, the key variable in any OTC testing evaluation.

Non-Clinical Testing Performance

The Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272, conforms to the following international consensus standards:

    1. IEC 60601-1:2005 + CORR. 1: 2006 + CORR. 2: 2007 + A1: 2012 Medical Electrical Equipment- Part 1: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance
    1. IEC 60601-1-2: 2014 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1-2 General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Disturbances-Requirements and Tests.
    1. ISO 10993-5 2009 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 5 Tests for In Vitro Cytotoxicity, ISO 10993-10: 2010 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 10: Tests for Irritation and Skin Sensitization.
    1. IEC 60825-1 Edition 2.0 2007 03 Laser Safety & Classification
    1. IEC 62133 Battery Cells and IEC60950 for the Battery Charger

Conclusion

Based on the technical comparisons between the Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272 and the identified predicate it can be concluded that the Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272 is identical to the predicate device in technical specifications. Since the Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272 is manufactured using the identical

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platform with no difference between models, it can be concluded that the Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272 is equally safe. Indications for use of the two devices are also identical. Therefore, it can be determined that the Shapiro MD, Model Laser 272 is Substantially Equivalent to the identified predicate.

§ 890.5500 Infrared lamp.

(a)
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.