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No
The description details a mechanical microneedling device with digital controls and a companion app for CRM interaction. There is no mention of AI or ML being used for treatment planning, analysis, or any other function.
Yes
The device is described as a "microneedling device" intended "to improve the appearance of facial acne scars," which aligns with the definition of a therapeutic device designed to treat a medical condition.
No
The device is described as a microneedling treatment to improve the appearance of facial acne scars, not for diagnosis. The "Intended Use" section explicitly states it is "intended to be used as a treatment".
No
The device description clearly lists multiple hardware components including a handpiece, needle cartridge, battery charger, and power adaptor, in addition to the companion app.
Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use is to "improve the appearance of facial acne scars." This is a therapeutic or aesthetic purpose, not a diagnostic one.
- Device Description: The device is a microneedling system that physically creates micro-incisions in the skin. It does not analyze biological samples (like blood, urine, or tissue) to provide diagnostic information.
- Lack of Diagnostic Function: The description explicitly states, "The equipment is not used to make measurements of any sort, or to draw any conclusions regarding the indication to treat." This confirms it does not perform any diagnostic function.
- Clinical Studies: The clinical studies focus on the improvement in the appearance of acne scars, which is a measure of therapeutic effectiveness, not diagnostic accuracy.
IVD devices are specifically designed to examine specimens derived from the human body to provide information for diagnostic, monitoring, or compatibility purposes. This device does not fit that definition.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The DP4 microneedling device is a microneedling device and accessories intended to be used as a treatment to improve the appearance of facial acne scars in Fitzpatrick skin types I, II, III, IV and V in adults aged 22 years or older.
Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)
QAI
Device Description
DP4 Microneedling device is a Digital Automated Microneedling system. The DP4 system consists of the following components:
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- Handpiece
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- Needle Cartridge
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- DP4 Sleeve (barrier sleeve)
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- Battery Charger, 2 Batteries
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- AC/DC Power Adaptor
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- Desk Stand
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- DP4 US™ companion app.
The handpiece contains a mains connector, a drive train, a digital display to relay information to the operator an ON/OFF button and 2 separate toggle buttons to adjust frequency and needle depth. The handpiece receives its power via an external AC/DC power adaptor (input Voltage/Current is 100-240VAC, 1.0-0.5A,50-60Hz: Output Voltage/Current: 5V DC, 2.4A) or removable lithium ion battery (3.7 VDC). The battery does not need to be removed to make use of the mains power adaptor. The power adaptor connects to the handpiece via a custom DC connection (over-mold bayonet type). The drive train encompasses a DC motor, eccentric cam and rotational to linear drive converter to oscillate the Cartridge needles. The digital display shows battery status, cartridge status, sync/update notifications and bluetooth connectivity. The display also contains a digital dial to convey frequency or motor speed and a 3-figure display showing current needle depth. The frequency of oscillation can be set from 80-110Hz (+/-10 Hz(range 70-120Hz) and the needle depth from 0.2mm to 3mm.
The DP4 needle Cartridge is a sterile, single use consumable designed to create micro incisions in the epidermis and dermis. Each cartridge contains 16, 3mm, 33-gauge surgical grade stainless steel needles, arranged in a circular pattern. Each needle cartridge employs a bayonet feature to securely connect it to the handpiece during operation. Internal and external seals assist in the prevention of cross contamination. Each needle Cartridge contains a Radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag encoded with a unique ID and a needle depth correction factor. This information is read from the cartridge when it is first inserted into the handpiece and prevents reuse of the cartridge once the cartridge is removed from the handpiece.
The DP4 sleeve is a single use, sterile, biohazard barrier used to prevent contamination of the handpiece by bodily fluids generated during the treatment. It covers the extent of the handpiece, including the intersection between the handpiece and needle Cartridge.
The battery charger is capable of charging 1 x 14500 Lithium cell. The system batteries can only be charged when removed from the handpiece and inserted into the battery charger.
The desk stand is used for storage of device while not in use.
The DP4 US companion app software application is an app. run on a Bluetooth enabled User device to enable the User to interact with the DP4 CRM system. The app contains no patient data and transmits no patient data. The equipment is not used to make measurements of any sort, or to draw any conclusions regarding the indication to treat.
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
Face
Indicated Patient Age Range
adults aged 22 years or older.
Intended User / Care Setting
physicians and suitably qualified personnel.
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
Study #1
Sample size: 22 healthy patients.
Data Source: (Implicitly, the clinical study itself, with patient data and photographic records).
Annotation Protocol:
- Acne scarring was recorded photographically at baseline (i.e. before first session) and at final assessment (i.e. four weeks after the last micro needling session).
- The scarring was assessed retrospectively from a randomized set of images by independent blinded physicians using the Acne Scar Assessment Scale (ASAS).
- Success was measured as the number of patients seeing a 1-point improvement on the validated ASAS scale from baseline to 4 weeks after the second treatment.
Study #2
Sample size: 20 healthy patients.
Data Source: (Implicitly, the clinical study itself, with patient data and photographic records).
Annotation Protocol:
- Acne scarring was recorded photographically at baseline, before the first session and at final assessment, four weeks after the last microneedling session.
- The scarring was assessed retrospectively from the randomized set of images by two independent blinded physicians using the Acne Scar Assessment Scale (ASAS) and the Goodman and Baron acne scar grading scale.
Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
Study #1
Study type: Single center clinical study.
Sample size: 22 healthy patients enrolled (32 screened).
Standalone performance: Not applicable.
Key results:
- Safety: No reported adverse events other than expected side effects (erythema, pain, discomfort, peeling, skin dryness), which were temporary and resolved within days. Erythema was mild to moderate. Mean pain score immediately after first treatment was 3.1, reducing over days.
- Effectiveness: 17 of 22 subjects (77%) had a 1-point improvement on the ASAS for blinded evaluators when comparing baseline to 4 weeks post-second treatment. The mean grading score across the 3 evaluators, 4 weeks after the second treatment was 1.4, representing a mean improvement from baseline of 1.5 of a grade. No patient's acne scarring worsened. All four patients having three treatments (out of 4 in that group) improved. Patient perceived outcomes showed 8/22 (36%) perceived >75% improvement, 13/22 (59%) perceived 50-75% improvement, and 1 patient perceived 25-50% improvement.
Study #2
Study type: Open label clinical study.
Sample size: 20 healthy patients.
Standalone performance: Not applicable.
Key results:
- Safety: Single reported adverse incident of excessive swelling over 48 hours, which was self-limiting and resolved within 96 hours. Mean patient-assessed pain score was 5.7 (range 4-7). Post-treatment erythema ranged from mild to severe.
- Effectiveness: At baseline, mean ASAS score was 2.58. At final follow-up, mean ASAS score was 1.53, a mean improvement of 1.06. Physician K graded 14/20 (70%) as >= 1 improvement in acne scarring. Physician E assessed 17/20 (85%) as >= 1 grade improvement. No patient's acne scarring worsened.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
Study #1:
- Percentage of patients with >= 1-point improvement on ASAS after two treatments: Patient self-assessment 82%, Evaluator 1 (77%), Evaluator 2 (91%), Evaluator 3 (82%).
- Mean improvement in ASAS scores after two treatments: Patient (1.5), Evaluator 1 (1.2), Evaluator 2 (1.6), Evaluator 3 (1.5).
- Mean improvement in ASAS scores after three treatments (subset of 4 patients): Patient (2.3), Evaluator 1 (2.0), Evaluator 2 (1.8), Evaluator 3 (2.0). All 4 patients improved.
Study #2:
- Mean improvement in ASAS score: 1.06 (from 2.58 baseline to 1.53 final).
- Percentage of patients with >= 1-point improvement on ASAS: Physician K (70%), Physician E (85%).
Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.
Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).
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§ 878.4430 Microneedling device for aesthetic use.
(a)
Identification. A microneedling device for aesthetic use is a device using one or more needles to mechanically puncture and injure skin tissue for aesthetic use. This classification does not include devices intended for transdermal delivery of topical products such as cosmetics, drugs, or biologics.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) The technical specifications and needle characteristics must be identified, including needle length, geometry, maximum penetration depth, and puncture rate.
(2) Non-clinical performance data must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use. The following performance characteristics must be tested:
(i) Accuracy of needle penetration depth and puncture rate;
(ii) Safety features built into the device to protect against cross-contamination, including fluid ingress protection; and
(iii) Identification of the maximum safe needle penetration depth for the device for the labeled indications for use.
(3) Performance data must demonstrate the sterility of the patient-contacting components of the device.
(4) Performance data must support the shelf life of the device by demonstrating continued sterility, package integrity, and device functionality over the intended shelf life.
(5) Performance data must demonstrate the electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of all electrical components of the device.
(6) Software verification, validation, and hazard analysis must be performed for all software components of the device.
(7) The patient-contacting components of the device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible.
(8) Performance data must validate the cleaning and disinfection instructions for reusable components of the device.
(9) Labeling must include the following:
(i) Information on how to operate the device and its components and the typical course of treatment;
(ii) A summary of the device technical parameters, including needle length, needle geometry, maximum penetration depth, and puncture rate;
(iii) Validated methods and instructions for reprocessing of any reusable components;
(iv) Disposal instructions; and
(v) A shelf life.
(10) Patient labeling must be provided and must include:
(i) Information on how the device operates and the typical course of treatment;
(ii) The probable risks and benefits associated with use of the device; and
(iii) Postoperative care instructions.
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December 20, 2022
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Equipmed USA LLC Shaun Kerrigan VP of Legal and Regulatory Affairs Suite 1100, 4695 Macarthur Court Newport Beach, California 92660
Re: K221070
Trade/Device Name: DP4 Microneedling device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4430 Regulation Name: Microneedling Device For Aesthetic Use Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: QAI Dated: November 14, 2022 Received: November 21, 2022
Dear Shaun Kerrigan:
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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Long Chen, Ph.D. Acting 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) K221070
Device Name DP4 Microneedling device
Indications for Use (Describe)
The DP4 microneedling device is a microneedling device and accessories intended to be used as a treatment to improve the appearance of facial acne scars in Fitzpatrick skin types I, II, III, IV and V in adults aged 22 years or older.
| 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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510k Summary
Date Prepared: December 19th, 2022
Submitter's Company Name: EQUIPMED USA LLC
Submitter's Address: EQUIPMED USA LLC, Suite 1100, 4695 Macarthur Court, Newport Beach, CAL 92660
Contact person: Shaun Kerrigan
Telephone: +1 949 798 6111
Device Trade Name: DP4™ Microneedling device
1. Device Classification Information:
| Regulation
Number | Device
Classification
name | Device
Class | Product
Code | Generic description | Classification
Panel | Type |
|----------------------|----------------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------|
| 21 CFR
878.4430 | Microneedling
device for
aesthetic use | Class 2 | QAI | A micro needling device
for aesthetic use is a
device using one or more
needles to mechanically
puncture and injure skin
tissue for aesthetic use.
This classification does not
include devices intended
for transdermal delivery of
topical products such as
cosmetics, drugs, or
biologics. | General & Plastic
Surgery | Traditional
510 (k) |
2. Device Description
DP4 Microneedling device is a Digital Automated Microneedling system. The DP4 system consists of the following components:
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- Handpiece
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- Needle Cartridge
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- DP4 Sleeve (barrier sleeve)
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- Battery Charger, 2 Batteries
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- AC/DC Power Adaptor
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- Desk Stand
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- DP4 US™ companion app.
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K221070
The handpiece (1) contains a mains connector, a drive train, a digital display to relay information to the operator an ON/OFF button and 2 separate toggle buttons to adjust frequency and needle depth.
The handpiece receives its power via an external AC/DC power adaptor (input Voltage/Current is 100-240VAC, 1.0-0.5A,50-60Hz: Output Voltage/Current: 5V DC, 2.4A) or removable lithium ion battery (3.7 VDC). The battery does not need to be removed to make use of the mains power adaptor. The power adaptor connects to the handpiece via a custom DC connection (over-mold bayonet type).
The drive train encompasses a DC motor, eccentric cam and rotational to linear drive converter to oscillate the Cartridge needles.
The digital display shows battery status, cartridge status, sync/update notifications and bluetooth connectivity. The display also contains a digital dial to convey frequency or motor speed and a 3figure display showing current needle depth.
The frequency of oscillation can be set from 80-110Hz (+/-10 Hz(range 70-120Hz) and the needle depth from 0.2mm to 3mm.
The DP4 needle Cartridge (2) is a sterile, single use consumable designed to create micro incisions in the epidermis and dermis. Each cartridge contains 16, 3mm, 33-gauge surgical grade stainless steel needles, arranged in a circular pattern. Each needle cartridge employs a bayonet feature to securely connect it to the handpiece during operation. Internal and external seals assist in the prevention of cross contamination. Each needle Cartridge contains a Radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag encoded with a unique ID and a needle depth correction factor. This information is read from the cartridge when it is first inserted into the handpiece and prevents reuse of the cartridge once the cartridge is removed from the handpiece.
The DP4 sleeve (3) is a single use, sterile, biohazard barrier used to prevent contamination of the handpiece by bodily fluids generated during the treatment. It covers the extent of the handpiece, including the intersection between the handpiece and needle Cartridge.
The battery charger (4) is capable of charging 1 x 14500 Lithium cell. The system batteries can only be charged when removed from the handpiece and inserted into the battery charger.
The desk stand (5) is used for storage of device while not in use.
The DP4 US companion app software application (6) is an app. run on a Bluetooth enabled User device to enable the User to interact with the DP4 CRM system. The app contains no patient data and transmits no patient data. The equipment is not used to make measurements of any sort, or to draw any conclusions regarding the indication to treat.
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3. Indications for Use
The DP4 microneedling device is a micro needling device and accessories intended to be used as a treatment to improve the appearance of facial acne scars in Fitzpatrick skin types I, III, IV and V in adults aged 22 years or older.
The DP4 is a prescriptive device intended to be used by physicians and suitably qualified personnel. and complies with 21CFR 801.109
4. Predicate Device
DEN160029 SkinPen Precision Micro needling system
SkinPen® Precision System DEN160029 is a microneedling device and accessories intended to be used as a treatment to improve the appearance of facial acne scars in adults aged 22 years or older.
The DP4 microneedling device is predicated against the SkinPen Precision micro needling system because both systems are micro needling devices containing one or more needles to mechanically puncture and injure the skin tissue for aesthetic use.
5. Substantial Equivalence information:
The DP4 microneedling device is predicated against the SkinPen Precision micro needling system because both systems are micro needling devices containing one or more needles to mechanically puncture and injure the skin tissue for aesthetic use.
| Property | DEN160029
SkinPen Precision
Microneedling system | DP4 Microneedling device | Significant differences |
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| Device
Manufacturer | Bellus Medical, LLC, 4505
Excel Parkway, Suite 100,
Addison, TX 75001 | Equipmed USA LLC
Suite 1100, 4695 Macarthur
Ct
Newport Beach, CA 92660 | Not applicable |
| Device Trade
Name | SkinPen Precision System | DP4 Microneedling device | Not applicable |
| 510(K) Number | DEN160029 | K221070 | Not applicable |
| Device
Classification
name | Micro needling device for
aesthetic use | Micro needling device for
aesthetic use | Identical |
| Property | DEN160029
SkinPen Precision
Microneedling system | DP4 Microneedling device | Significant differences |
| Device Product
Code | QAI | QAI | Identical |
| Device
Classification | Class II | Class II | Identical |
| Regulation
number | 21 CFR 878.4430 | 21 CFR 878.4430 | Identical |
| Use | Prescriptive | Prescriptive | Identical |
| Intended
Location of Use | Face | Face | Identical |
| Intended use
and Indications | SkinPen® Precision
System is a micro needling
device and accessories
intended to be used as a
treatment to improve the
appearance of facial acne
scars in adults aged 22
years or older. | The DP4™ microneedling
device is a microneedling
device and accessories
intended to be used as a
treatment to improve the
appearance of facial acne
scars in Fitzpatrick skin types
I, II, III, IV and V in adults
aged 22 years or older. | Identical save restriction by
labelling of Fitzpatrick skin types. |
| Geometry | 14 needles
(radial arrangement) | 16 needles
(radial arrangement) | Similar |
| Needle
protrusion
setting | 0 - 1 needle that mechanically punctures or injures the skin for aesthetic use.
- iii. Both devices use a needle cartridge with stainless steel needles in a circular formation. The sponsor has provided suitable drawings and testing to demonstrate suitable assurances of equivalence and Biocompatibility to standards recommended by the agency. Clinical performance testing demonstrated no additional concerns in terms of unanticipated side effects in relation to needle configuration.
- iv. Both systems are intended for prescriptive use and both have identical treatment protocols
- v. The frequency of oscillation of the proposed device is within the tolerance of the predicate device and does not exceed the upper frequency of the predicate device, previously cleared by the agency. The predicate device has a maximum frequency of 128.3 Hz. The proposed device even at its upper tolerance is within this range (120Hz (Acceptable range 70 - 120Hz)). Clinical performance testing demonstrated no additional concerns in terms of unanticipated side effects in relation to frequency.
6.2. Differences.
- i. The systems share the basic generic description and critical technologies but differs in the maximum needle depth used in a clinical setting. The predicate device states a maximum needle penetration depth as 2.75+/- 0.35mm, therefore giving it an upper range of 2.4-3.1mm. The proposed device was tested to demonstrate that at the maximum selectable depth of the device, the needle extension does not go beyond the expected maximum needle penetration depth (3mm). The results showed needle extension slightly below the maximum selectable depth but within specification illustrating that at the most extreme extension the needles remain within specification. Nonclinical performance testing also demonstrated that the operator setting of needle penetration depth on the DP4 handpiece correlates with the actual depth that the needle penetrates the skin and is within tolerances predefined by the manufacturer +0.05mm / -0.4mm. The purpose of this test is not to compare per se with the predicate but to demonstrate that as per the agency's guidelines on micro needling devices that the technical specifications and needle characteristics have been identified, including maximum penetration depth.
- ii. The maximum permissible depth of penetration of the needles used in the clinical study for the proposed device was 2.5mm with an average of 2.3mm and 2.0mm versus 1.5mm
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for the predicate device. Clinical performance testing demonstrated no additional concerns in terms of unanticipated side effects in relation to the penetration depth of the proposed device. The predicate device can extend beyond 1.5mm, however the predicate device is restricted by labelling alone and this is true for all current products cleared under the QAI code (DEN160029).
The technological characteristics of the proposed device have been addressed by the manufacturer through the applicable safety standards (General controls and mitigation measures) and clinical and non-clinical performance testing.
7. General controls and mitigation measures
To demonstrate safety and effectiveness and support substantial equivalence the DP4 Microneedling device has undergone several non-clinical performance tests in line with recognized standards in terms of general requirements, biocompatibility, electrical safety, and software.
The following non-clinical performance data is provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
IEC 60601-1: 2005/AMD1:2012. Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance.
IEC 60601-1-2: 2014 (ed. 4.0) Includes CFR47 FCC Part 15, Subpart B Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance -Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests.
IEC 62304: 2006 (ed. 1.0) Medical Device Software - Software Life Cycle Processes
ISO 10993-5: 2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity.
ISO 10993-7:2008 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals.
ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization.
ISO 10993-11:2017 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity and pyrogens.
ISO 11607-1: 2006 + Amd 1: 2014 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems. (inc amendment 2014).
ISO 11607-2: 2006 + Amd 1:2014 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 2: Validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes. (inc amendment 2014).
ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11135:2014 Sterilization of Health Care Products - Ethylene Oxide -Requirements For Development, Validation And Routine Control Of A Sterilization Process For Medical Devices.
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ISO/TS 11135-2: 2008 Sterilization of health care products - Ethylene oxide - Part 2: Guidance on the application of ISO 11135-1
ISO 11737-1:2009 Sterilization of medical devices - Microbiological methods - Part 1 : Determination of a population of microorganisms on products
ISO 11737-2:2009 Sterilization of medical devices - Microbiological methods - Part 2 : Tests of sterility performed in the validation of a sterilization process
ASTM F1671/F1671M-13 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens Using Phi-X174 Bacteriophage Penetration as a Test System
9. Other non-clinical performance testing
In addition to the general standards and risk mitigation measures identified above the DP4 Microneedling device has been subjected to several non-clinical safety tests to include.
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The technical specifications and needle characteristics have been identified, including needle i. length, geometry and maximum penetration depth
The following performance characteristics have been tested: -
Accuracy of needle penetration depth in porcine skin .. -
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ii. Safety features built into the device to protect against cross-contamination, including fluid ingress protection due to a safety membrane and prevention of needle re use using RFID tags
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ii. A cleaning validation was performed for reusable components of the device.
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iii. Suitable labelling has been provided to allow safe and effective use of the device to include.
- a. Information on how to operate the device and its components and the typical course of treatment.
- b. A summary of the device technical parameters, including needle length, needle geometry, maximum penetration depth, and frequency.
- C. Validated methods and instructions for reprocessing of any reusable components.
- d. Disposal instructions.
- e. Maximum Shelf life.
- f. Patient labeling included:
- .. -Information on how the device operates and the typical course of treatment.
- ii. The probable risks and benefits associated with use of the device; and
- iii. Post-operative care instructions.
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10. Clinical performance testing
Two clinical studies were undertaken to assess the safety and effectiveness of the DP4 micro needling device in reducing scarring of atrophic acne scars.
Both studies were independent from each other.
Study #1
The Primary effectiveness endpoint of the study was to show a reduction in acne scarring in accordance with the Acne Scar Assessment Scale as used by Skinpen (Bellus Medical (DEN160029)). The safety endpoint of the study was the incidence of adverse events and side effects.
The study was a single center involving 22 healthy patients.
Each patient underwent two micro needling sessions, four weeks apart, using the DP4 micro needling device and individual sterile micro needling cartridges. Patients were assessed at baseline and at week 8. If the assessing physician deemed a third treatment was necessary, the patient underwent an additional treatment and was assessed 4 weeks after the 300 micro needling treatment.
Before treatment, the face was cleansed to remove all makeup and a numbing cream containing a local anesthetic was applied to the skin. After incubation, the numbing cream was removed from the patient's face.
The operator began treatment using a minimum depth of 1mm and a frequency setting of 4 (corresponding to 120 Hz). Needle depth and frequency was adjusted until pin-point bleeding occurred.
Measurement of Safety and Effectiveness
Adverse events (side effects) were recorded during the duration of the study period. Patientassessed pain and physician-assessed erythema were also recorded immediately after treatment. Patient documented side effects (redness, pain, and discomfort) and patient observations using a patient diary, commencing on the evening of the treatment for 7 days.
Acne scarring was recorded photographically at baseline (i.e. before first session) and at final assessment (i.e. four weeks after the last micro needling session). The scarring was assessed retrospectively from a randomized set of images by independent blinded physicians using the Acne Scar Assessment Scale (ASAS).Success was measured as the number of patients seeing a 1-point improvement on the validated ASAS scale from baseline to 4 weeks after the second treatment.
Patient demographics
Thirty-two patients were screened for suitability, twenty-two (n=22) were suitable and took part in the study. Of the 10 volunteers that were deemed unsuitable, five (5) were suffering from active acne vulgaris, two (2) subjects were suffering from melasma in the treatment area and three (3) were suffering from facial scars resulting from Varicella zoster.
Twenty-two (n=22) patients were enrolled into the study, twenty-two patients completed the required treatments. The mean age of the patient group was 38 years (range 23-55 years) and the group comprised 4(18%) males and 18 (82%) females. Fitzpatrick phototypes ranged from I to V (Average FP- III). Three patients identified as non-Hispanic, 19 identified as Hispanic. At baseline,
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the mean global acne grading to Goodman and Baron was 3, representing a moderate disease.
Eighteen patients underwent 2 treatments, four patients underwent 3 treatments. No patients dropped out during the study period. All patients attended their follow up visits.
| All Patients | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 22 | ||
| Age (years) | |||
| Mean | 38 | ||
| Minimum | 23 | ||
| Maximum | 55 | ||
| N | (%) | ||
| Sex | |||
| Male | 4 | 18% | |
| Female | 18 | 82% | |
| Fitzpatrick skin type | |||
| I | 1 | 5% | |
| II | 6 | 27% | |
| III | 6 | 27% | |
| IV | 6 | 27% | |
| V | 3 | 14% | |
| Ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 86% | |
| Non-Hispanic | 3 | 14% | |
| White | 21 | 95% | |
| Black | 1 | 5% | |
| Mean Goodman & Baron baseline grading | Mean | ||
| grade | Patients | ||
| presenting | Range | ||
| Global grade | 3 | - | 2-4 |
| Icepick | 1 | 10 | 0-4 |
| Rolling | 2 | 17 | 0-3 |
| Boxcar | 2 | 17 | 0-4 |
Table i: Patient demographics.
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Baseline grading of acne scarring using ASAS
Baseline grading of acne scarring using ASAS is given in table ii. The average grade across all evaluators was 3, equivalent to Moderate severity, >50% of acne scars visibly apparent with direct lighting. This average grade correlated with the Global grade using the Goodman and Baron grading scale.
| Grade | Evaluator 1 | Evaluator 2 | Evaluator 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| 3 | 10 | 13 | 13 |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Average grade | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Table ii. Number of patients presenting at baseline with acne scarring according to ASAS
All patients completed all treatment and follow-up visits
Treatment parameters
The operator began treatment using a minimum depth of 1mm and a frequency setting of 4 (corresponding to 120 Hz). Needle depth and frequency was adjusted until pin-point bleeding occurred.
The lowest needle depth and frequency to achieve pinpoint bleeding was recorded as 1 mm and a speed setting of 4 (120Hz) The highest needle depth and speed setting to achieve pinpoint bleeding was recorded as 2.5mm and a speed setting of 4 (120Hz). The average minimum needle depth recorded over the treatment period was 1.3mm. The average maximum needle depth recorded over the treatment period was 2.3mm.
Results
Measurement of Safety
There were no reported adverse events other than those side effects reported by patients through their patient diary.
Immediately after the treatment, the investigating physician graded the amount of erythema in the treatment area. Erythema grading ranged from Mild to moderate across all 3 treatments. No patient's erythema was graded as severe.
The Mean pain score was recorded immediately after treatment by the patient. The highest mean pain score was 3.1 (range 0-7) immediately after the first treatment and then tapered slightly to 2.5 and 2.3, respectively for the second and third treatment. Patient evaluation of pain on the evening of day 1 showed a mean pain score of 1.5 (mean of 3 treatments, (range 0-7)) down by 1.6 from immediately after the treatment. Mean pain scores receded to 75% improvement in acne scarring, compared to baseline. Thirteen (13/22(59%)) perceived a 50 -75% improvement in acne scarring compared to baseline and a single patient perceived a 25-50% improvement.
Twelve patients (12/22 (55%)) perceived that their acne scars had very much improved compared to their appearance at the beginning of the study. Eight (8/22(36%)) indicated that their acne
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scarring had much improved from the original condition but had not completely cleared and two (2/22(9%) indicated that their acne scarring had improved).No patients perceived that their acne scarring had worsened.
Additional Clinical Performance data. Study #2
An open label study was initially conducted by the sponsor to assess the safety and efficacy of the DP4 microneedling device. The study involved two centers and 20 healthy patients.
Each patient underwent three microneedling sessions, four weeks apart, using the DP4 microneedling device and individual sterile microneedling cartridges.
Before treatment, the face was cleansed to remove all makeup and a numbing cream containing a local anesthetic was applied to the skin. After incubation, the numbing cream was removed from the patient's face.
The operator began treatment using a minimum depth of 1mm and a frequency setting of 4 (corresponding to 120 Hz). Needle depth and frequency was adjusted until pin-point bleeding occurred.
Adverse events (side effects) were recorded during the duration of the study period. Patientassessed pain and physician-assessed erythema were also recorded. No other patient reported outcomes were recorded.
Acne scarring was recorded photographically at baseline, before the first session and at final assessment, four weeks after the last microneedling session. The scarring was assessed retrospectively from the randomized set of images by two independent blinded physicians using the Acne Scar Assessment Scale (ASAS) and the Goodman and Baron acne scar grading scale.
Results
The mean age of the patient group was 39.9 years (range 21-67 years) and the group comprised 5 (25%) males and 15 (75%) females. Fitzpatrick phototypes ranged from II to IV.
The lowest needle depth and frequency to achieve pinpoint bleeding was recorded as 1 mm and a speed setting of 4 (120Hz) The highest needle depth and speed setting to achieve pinpoint bleeding was recorded as 2.5mm and a speed setting of 4 (120Hz). The average needle depth recorded over the treatment period was 2.0mm.
Measurement of Safety
There was a single reported adverse incident reported as excessive swelling in the treatment area over the first 48 hours after treatment. The swelling was self-limiting and had returned to normal within 96 hours. The mean value of the patient-assessed pain scores on the 11-point visual analogue scale (0-10) was 5.7 (range 4-7). Post-treatment erythema graded by the research staff ranged from mild to severe (mild: n=8; moderate: n=3; severe: n=9).
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Measurement of effectiveness
Results of the photograding using the Acne Scar Assessment Scale demonstrated that at baseline the mean acne grading score was 2.58, corresponding to borderline 'mild'/'moderate'. At final follow-up the mean grade was 1.53, corresponding to borderline 'very mild'/'mild', a mean improvement of 1.06.
Physician K graded 14/20 (70%) as ≥ 1 improvement in acne scarring according to the ASAS grading and Physician E assessed 17/20 (85%) as ≥ 1 grade improvement.
No patient's acne scarring worsened over the study period
Of the 14/20 patients whose ASAS grade improved by ≥ 1 as assessed by Physician K, 6/9(67%) were Fitzpatrick skin type II, 7/9(78%) were Fitzpatrick skin type III and 1/2(50%) were Fitzpatrick skin type IV.
Of the 17/20 patients whose ASAS grade improved by ≥ 1 as assessed
by Physician E, 9/9(100%) were Fitzpatrick skin type II, 7/9(78%) were Fitzpatrick skin type III and 1/2(50%) were Fitzpatrick skin type IV.
11. Statement of Substantial Equivalence:
513(i) of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. 360c(i) states that for substantial equivalence a proposed device is required to have the same intended use and similar technological characteristics as the predicate device. Where there are differences in technological characteristics, these can be negated by appropriate clinical or scientific data demonstrating that the proposed device is as safe and effective as the predicate device, and that the proposed device does not raise any different questions of safety and effectiveness than the predicate device for the same intended use.
Equipmed USA LLC has demonstrated that the DP4 Microneedling device has the same generic classification (generic description) and basic technologies as the predicate device DEN160029. Both devices are micro needling systems containing >1 needle that mechanically punctures or injures the skin for aesthetic use.
Where there are differences between the DP4 microneedling device and the predicate (DEN160029) Equipmed USA LLC has conducted clinical and non-clinical performance testing applicable to those general and special controls deemed necessary by the agency for this product classification and has determined that the DP4 microneedling device raises no new questions relating to safety and therefore has demonstrated that the DP4 microneedling device is substantially equivalent to the referenced predicate DEN160029.