(180 days)
No
The summary describes a radiofrequency device for heating tissue and reducing cellulite, with no mention of AI or ML capabilities in the device description, intended use, or performance studies.
Yes.
The device's intended uses, such as providing temporary relief of pain, muscle spasms, and increasing local circulation, as well as temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, fall under the definition of therapeutic applications.
No
The device is intended for therapeutic purposes, specifically for heating tissue for temporary relief of pain, muscle spasms, increased local circulation, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite. It does not mention any diagnostic functions such as identifying, detecting, or measuring a medical condition or disease.
No
The device description explicitly states it is a "radiofrequency generator with single RF electrode connector" and delivers energy through "electrodes in contact with the patient," indicating it is a hardware device.
Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use clearly describes a device that applies topical heating to the body for therapeutic purposes (pain relief, muscle spasms, circulation, cellulite reduction). This involves direct interaction with the patient's body.
- Device Description: The device description explains that it uses radio frequency energy delivered through electrodes in contact with the patient to heat subcutaneous tissue. This is an external application of energy to the body.
- Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of analyzing samples taken from the body (like blood, urine, tissue) or performing tests in vitro (outside the living organism) to diagnose a condition.
IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body to provide information for diagnostic, monitoring, or compatibility purposes. This device does not fit that description.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The NuEra Tight RF Family is intended for:
- to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevaing tissue temperature for the treatment of selected medical conditions such as temporary relief of pain, muscle spasms, and increase in local circulation.
- to provide, with a massage device, a temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.
Product codes
PBX
Device Description
NuEra Tight RF Family is a family of devices designed to:
- develop localized heat to warm the subcutaneous tissue by means of radio frequency energy, delivered through electrodes in contact with the patient.
Specifically, there are two devices in the family: - -NuEra Tight RF - radiofrequency generator with single RF electrode connector
- -NuEra Tight RF Plus -radiofrequency generator with single RF electrode connector. The device has a different design, in particular for larger size, than the NuEra Tight RF, for the presence of a disabled electronic part that is the object of a different 510(k) submission. The detachable components to be used with the part not available are not provided with the Nuera Tight RF Plus.
The purpose of the treatment based on the radiofrequency system (NuEra Tight) is to raise the temperature inside the tissues up to maximum of 45°C. Therefore, depending on the treatment and intended use, different parts of the body can be treated.
The devices use RF electrodes of the capacitive (or monopolar) and resistive (or bipolar) types. Capacitive RF electrodes have different sizes and plug into an RF handpiece that provides connection to the RF generator (through the electrode connectors). Handpieces of different shapes are available to facilitate use by the operator on different body parts. Capacitive electrodes work in combination with a return plate that must be in contact with the patient's body during the treatment in order to close the circuit with the RF generator. Return plates can be reusable or disposable, with specific connectors on the front tray. One resistive electrode is provided fixed to a dedicated handpiece intended for the treatment of small body areas. The resistive electrode, being bipolar, is not meant to work with the return plate. One massage handpiece is provided to be used to add a mechanical treatment to the heat emission. All the handpieces are used with a small amount (approximately 1 mm layer) of cream, Parker Redux cream K782055 or similar. The cream purpose is to provide aid to transfer the heat.
A footswitch is provided as an optional user interface that allows to start and stop the medical treatment. It can be used as an alternative to the GUI start and stop button.
The pause handpiece can be used to pause the treatment without using the GUI.
Mentions image processing
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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
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Input Imaging Modality
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Anatomical Site
The document states "different parts of the body can be treated" without specifying particular anatomical sites.
Indicated Patient Age Range
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Intended User / Care Setting
Prescription Use
Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
A test was performed and resulted demonstrated that the device can maintain the set skin temperature at 2 set point (minimum: 40°C and maximum: 42°C or 45°C depending on the electrode size) and it can maintain the skin temperature inside that interval of + 2°C for 15 minutes.
The test is executed for all electrodes in different parts of the patient (3 different body parts) and it is verified for all RF frequencies (470 kHz, 1 Mhz, 4 Mhz, 6 Mhz). In addition, the subset of tests is executed on different patients (2 additional patients) to demonstrate the independency of the results on a specific patient.
Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
Study Type: Electrical safety and electro-magnetic compatibility, Software Verification and Validation, Functional Testing, Biocompatibility.
Sample Size:
- Electrical safety and electro-magnetic compatibility: 3 different body parts, 2 additional patients.
Key Results: - Electrical safety and electro-magnetic compatibility: The NuEra Tight RF Family has been tested and is in compliance with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 60601-2-2, IEC 62304, and ISO 14971. A test also demonstrated that the device can maintain the set skin temperature at 2 set points (minimum: 40°C and maximum: 42°C or 45°C depending on the electrode size) and it can maintain the skin temperature inside that interval of + 2°C for 15 minutes.
- Software Verification and Validation: Software verification was conducted to FDA regulations, standards and guidance document requirements. The results of this testing conclude the software has met these requirements. Design verification and validation was also performed, and the results conclude the NuEra RF Family is determined to be safe and effective.
- Functional Testing: Functional tests have been performed to confirm that the performance of the NuEra Tight RF Family devices are aligned with the device technical specifications.
- Biocompatibility: Patient-contacting components are categorized as 'surface devices', contacting 'intact skin', for a 'limited' time period (
§ 878.4400 Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories.
(a)
Identification. An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.(b)
Classification. Class II.
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August 11, 2020
Bios s.r.l. Maurizio Bianchi Head of QA/RA Via Guido Rossa 10/12 20090 Vimodrone (MI) Italy
Re: K200359
Trade/Device Name: NuEra Tight RF Family Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PBX Dated: April 20, 2020 Received: April 20, 2020
Dear Maurizio Bianchi:
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.
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Sincerely,
Long Chen, Ph.D. 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) K200359
Device Name NUERA Tight RF Family
Indications for Use (Describe) The NuEra Tight RF Family is intended for:
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to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevaing tissue temperature for the treatment of selected medical conditions such as temporary relief of pain, muscle spasms, and increase in local circulation.
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to provide, with a massage device, a temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|---|---|
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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510(k) Summary
Contact Details
| 510(k) Number | K200359 |
|---|---|
| 510(k) Type | Traditional |
| Applicant Information | Bios s.r.l. |
| Via Guido Rossa, 10/12 | |
| 20090 Vimodrone (MI) - Italy | |
| Contact | Eng. Maurizio Bianchi |
| Date Prepared | August 10th 2020 |
| Device Name(s): | NuEra Tight RF Family |
| Model Refs | APMD145-1ch.US, APMD151-1ch.US |
| Common Name | Radiofrequency System |
| Regulatory Class | Class II |
| Product Codes | PBX |
| Regulation Names | Massager, vacuum, radio frequency induced heat |
Predicate and Reference Devices
| 510(k) Ref | Pro Code/Reg No | Trade Name | Applicant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Predicate Device | |||
| K151296 | PBX, 878.4400 | Family of Radiofrequency System (Biorevital | |
| RF MED, ThermiSmooth 250) | Bios s.r.l. | ||
| Reference Device | |||
| K133739 | PBX, 878.4400 | Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation | |
| device and accessories (TruSculpt) | Cutera |
Device Description
NuEra Tight RF Family is a family of devices designed to:
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develop localized heat to warm the subcutaneous tissue by means of radio frequency energy, delivered through electrodes in contact with the patient.
Specifically, there are two devices in the family: -
-NuEra Tight RF - radiofrequency generator with single RF electrode connector
-
-NuEra Tight RF Plus -radiofrequency generator with single RF electrode connector. The device has a different design, in particular for larger size, than the NuEra Tight RF, for the presence of a disabled electronic part that is the object of a different 510(k) submission. The detachable components to be used with the part not available are not provided with the Nuera Tight RF Plus.
The purpose of the treatment based on the radiofrequency system (NuEra Tight) is to raise the temperature inside the tissues up to maximum of 45°C. Therefore, depending on the treatment and intended use, different parts of the body can be treated.
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The devices use RF electrodes of the capacitive (or monopolar) and resistive (or bipolar) types. Capacitive RF electrodes have different sizes and plug into an RF handpiece that provides connection to the RF generator (through the electrode connectors). Handpieces of different shapes are available to facilitate use by the operator on different body parts. Capacitive electrodes work in combination with a return plate that must be in contact with the patient's body during the treatment in order to close the circuit with the RF generator. Return plates can be reusable or disposable, with specific connectors on the front tray. One resistive electrode is provided fixed to a dedicated handpiece intended for the treatment of small body areas. The resistive electrode, being bipolar, is not meant to work with the return plate. One massage handpiece is provided to be used to add a mechanical treatment to the heat emission. All the handpieces are used with a small amount (approximately 1 mm layer) of cream, Parker Redux cream K782055 or similar. The cream purpose is to provide aid to transfer the heat.
A footswitch is provided as an optional user interface that allows to start and stop the medical treatment. It can be used as an alternative to the GUI start and stop button.
The pause handpiece can be used to pause the treatment without using the GUI.
Indications for Use
The NuEra Tight RF Family is intended:
- 트 to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for the treatment of selected medical conditions such as temporary relief of pain, muscle spasms, and increase in local circulation;
- . to provide, with a massage device, a temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite.
Predicate Device Comparison
The product specification, functionality, indications for use, and treatment parameters of the NuEra Tight RF Family are the same or very similar to the legally marketed predicate and reference devices.
The technological similarities and differences between the NuEra Tight RF Family, model NuEra Tight, and the predicate and reference devices are described in comparison Tables 1 and 2.
| Table 1: Predicate device comparison table – NuEra Tight RF Family - Radiofrequency | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feature | Subject device | Predicate device | Similarity |
| Device name | NuEra Tight RF Family | Biorevital RF | |
| MED/ThermiSmooth 250 | N/A | ||
| Device Manufacturer | Bios s.r.l. | Bios s.r.l. | Same |
| 510(K) Number | K200359 | K151296 | N/A |
| Product Code | PBX – Massager, Vacuum, | ||
| Radio Frequency Induced | |||
| Heat | PBX – Massager, Vacuum, | ||
| Radio Frequency Induced | |||
| Heat | Same | ||
| Regulation | 21 CFR 878.4400 | 21 CFR 878.4400 | Same |
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| Table 1: Predicate device comparison table - NuEra Tight RF Family - Radiofrequency | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feature | Subject device | Predicate device | Similarity |
| Indications for Use | The NuEra Tight RF | ||
| Family is intended: | |||
| · to provide topical heating for | |||
| the purpose of elevating | |||
| tissue temperature for the | |||
| treatment of selected | |||
| medical conditions such as | |||
| temporary relief of pain, | |||
| muscle spasms, and | |||
| increase local circulation; | |||
| · to provide, with a massage | |||
| device, a temporary | |||
| reduction in the appearance | |||
| of cellulite. | The Family of Radiofrequency | ||
| System (Biorevital RF MED, | |||
| ThermiSmooth 250) device is | |||
| intended to provide heating for | |||
| the purpose of elevating tissue | |||
| temperature for selected | |||
| medical conditions such as | |||
| temporary relief of pain, | |||
| muscle spasms, and increase | |||
| in local circulation. | |||
| The Family of Radiofrequency | |||
| System (Biorevital RF MED, | |||
| ThermiSmooth 250) massage | |||
| device is intended to provide a | |||
| temporary reduction in the | |||
| appearance of cellulite. | Same | ||
| Principle of action | Electromagnetic waves | ||
| penetrate in exposed tissue | |||
| and produce heat, increasing | |||
| the temperature on a certain | |||
| part of the body for | |||
| therapeutic purposes. | Electromagnetic waves | ||
| penetrate in exposed tissue | |||
| and produce heat, increasing | |||
| the temperature on a certain | |||
| part of the body for therapeutic | |||
| purposes. | Same | ||
| Clinical use | Prescription Use | Prescription Use | Same |
| Electrical Protection | Class I type BF | Class I type BF | Same |
| User Interface | Touch Screen | Touch Screen | Same |
| Firmware Controlled | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Type of energy | Radiofrequency waves | Radiofrequency waves | Same |
| Temperature Control | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Frequency | 470 kHz; 1 MHz; 2 MHz; 4 | ||
| MHz ; 6 MHz | 470 kHz | Same for 470 KHz. For the | |
| other frequencies consider | |||
| the reference device (Table |
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| Output RF Power | Max 250 W | Max 250 W | Same |
| Voltage | 100 - 240 V | 110 V or 220 V single phase | Same |
| Table 2: Reference device comparison table - NuEra Tight RF Family - Radiofrequency | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feature | Subject device | Reference device | Similarity |
| Device name | NuEra Tight RF Family | TruSculpt RF Energy | N/A |
| Device Manufacturer | Bios s.r.l. | Cutera Inc | N/A |
| 510(K) Number | K200359 | K133739 | N/A |
| Product Code | PBX - Massager, Vacuum, | ||
| Radio Frequency Induced | |||
| Heat | PBX - Massager, Vacuum, | ||
| Radio Frequency Induced | |||
| Heat | Same | ||
| Regulation | 21 CFR 878.4400 | 21 CFR 878.4400 | Same |
Table 1: Predicate device comparison table – NuEra Tight RE Eamily - Radiofrequency
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| Table 2: Reference device comparison table – NuEra Tight RF Family - Radiofrequency | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feature | Subject device | Reference device | Similarity |
| Indications for Use | The NuEra Tight RF | ||
| Family is intended: |
• to provide topical heating for
the purpose of elevating
tissue temperature for the
treatment of selected
medical conditions such as
temporary relief of pain,
muscle spasms, and
increase local circulation;
• to provide, with a massage
device, a temporary
reduction in the appearance
of cellulite. | The TruSculpt RF energy is
intended to provide topical
heating for the purpose of
elevating tissue temperature
for the treatment of selected
medical conditions such as
relief of pain, muscle spasms,
and increase in local
circulation.
The TruSculpt massage
device is intended to provide a
temporary reduction in the
appearance of cellulite. | Same |
| Frequency | 470 kHz; 1 MHz; 2 MHz; 4
MHz ; 6 MHz | 300 KHz – 50 MHz | Similar |
For the radiofrequency function, the only significant difference is that the predicate device K151296 works at a single frequency of 470 kHz, which is one of the frequencies available for the NuEra Tight. The reference device K133739 works at multiple frequencies in the range of 300 kHz – 50 MHz that includes the working frequencies of the NuEra Tight RF Family (470 kHz, 1 MHz, 2 MHz, 4 MHz and 6 MHz). This difference between the subject device and predicate device does not, therefore, raise any new types of safety or effectiveness questions.
Performance Data and Bench Test
Electrical safety and electro-magnetic compatibility
The NuEra Tight RF Family has been tested and is in compliance with:
- . IEC 60601-1; Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance;
- . IEC 60601-1-2; Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-2: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Disturbances - Requirements And Tests;
- IEC 60601-1-6; Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-6: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Usability;
- . IEC 60601-2-2; Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 2-2: Particular Requirements For The Basic Safety And Essential Performance Of High Frequency Surgical Equipment And High Frequency Surgical Accessories;
- IEC 62304; Medical Device - Software Life Cycle Processes;
- ISO 14971; Medical Devices - Application Of Risk Management To Medical Devices
In addition, a test was performed and resulted demonstrated that the device can maintain the set skin temperature at 2 set point (minimum: 40°C and maximum: 42°C or 45°C depending on the electrode size) and it can maintain the skin temperature inside that interval of + 2°C for 15 minutes.
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The test is executed for all electrodes in different parts of the patient (3 different body parts) and it is verified for all RF frequencies (470 kHz, 1 Mhz, 4 Mhz, 6 Mhz). In addition, the subset of tests is executed on different patients (2 additional patients) to demonstrate the independency of the results on a specific patient.
Software Verification and Validation
In addition to the electrical safety testing performed, software verification was conducted to FDA regulations, standards and guidance document requirements. The results of this testing conclude the software has met these requirements. Design verification and validation was also performed on the NuEra Tight RF Family in compliance with internal design control procedures. The results of this testing conclude the NuEra RF Family is determined to be safe and effective.
Functional Testing
Functional tests have been performed to confirm that the performance of the NuEra Tight RF Family devices are aligned with the device technical specifications.
Biocompatibility
The NuEra Tight patient-contacting components have surfaces that, in accordance with the instructions for use, are categorized as 'surface devices', contacting 'intact skin', for a 'limited' time period (