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No
The document describes a diode laser system for hair removal that uses thermoelectric cooling and measures temperature via NTC thermistor; it does not mention any AI models or related technologies.
No.
The device is intended for hair removal and permanent hair reduction, which are cosmetic procedures, not therapeutic ones addressing a disease or medical condition.
No
Explanation: The device is intended for hair removal and permanent hair reduction, which are therapeutic and cosmetic purposes, not diagnostic.
No
The device is a hardware-based medical device, specifically a diode laser system for hair removal. The description details the physical components (GaAlAs diode bar, handpiece, thermoelectric cooler, NTC temperature measuring resistor, cooling module) and their mechanical and electrical functions, clearly indicating it's not a software-only device. The listed standards are also for hardware medical devices.
No
The device is intended for hair removal and permanent hair reduction by destroying hair follicles, which is a therapeutic function, not an in vitro diagnostic function.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The THEIA808 is intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin type 1-VI), including tanned skin.
Permanent hair reduction is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime.
Product codes
GEX
Device Description
The Diode laser is a kind of laser with semiconductor as working material. It consists of working material, cavity resonator and power source.
The diode laser for this unit is GaAlAs diode bar, and the wavelength is 808nm. It features impact structure, high efficiency and long lifetime. Generally the beam shall be emitted as the big beam divergence of the laser from the diode. With the unique fiber-coupling technology, the laser beam can be coupled efficiently into the handpiece.
When the THEIA808 works, the thermoelectric cooler cools the light outlet, and the main device measures the working temperature of the light outlet through the NTC temperature measuring resistor.
When the temperature reaches the minimum temperature, the TEC is controlled to stop working. The heat generated by thermoelectric cooler is conducted away by the water flow in the cooling module.
The energy of the laser is preferentially absorbed by the melanin in the hair, so that the hair follicle produces high heat. Thereby destroying the structure of the hair follicle, making the hair lose the ability to regenerate, and achieving the purpose of hair removal. The light outlet (treatment head) adopts a uniquely designed dynamic cooling device.
During the hair removal process, it can ensure that the epidermis will not be burned, so that the laser heat is limited to damage the hair follicles, while allowing the heat to diffuse from the epidermis, so that the epidermis can be anesthetized in a short time. The skin will not reach the damage threshold and can be protected from heat damage, thus ensuring a painless, fast and permanent hair removal effect.
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
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Indicated Patient Age Range
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Intended User / Care Setting
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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
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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
No clinical study is included in this submission.
Non clinical tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications as was Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:
- IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance.
- EN 60601-1-2:2015 / 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.
- EN 60601-2-22:2020 / IEC 60601-2-22:2019 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment.
- EN 60825-1:2014 / IEC 60825-1:2014 Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements.
- ISO 10993-5:2009, Biological Evaluation of Medical Device, Part 5-Tests for Vitro Cytotoxicity.
- ISO 10993-10:2021, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for skin sensitization.
- ISO 10993-23:2021, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 23: Tests for irritation.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 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.
FDA 510(k) Clearance Letter - Medical Diode Laser Systems (THEIA808)
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U.S. Food & Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993
www.fda.gov
Doc ID # 04017.07.05
April 1, 2025
Gigaalaser Company Ltd.
Xinxing Nie
Regulations Control Manager
B15-8F, Wuhan Hi-Tech Medical device park, #818 Gaoxin Road
Wuhan, Hubei 430206
China
Re: K250018
Trade/Device Name: Medical Diode Laser Systems (THEIA808)
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: GEX
Dated: January 3, 2025
Received: January 3, 2025
Dear Xinxing Nie:
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 (the 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 available 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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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 Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reporting-combination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-
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assistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
YAN FU -S Digitally signed by YAN FU -S Date: 2025.04.01 09:30:29 -04'00'
for Tanisha Hithe
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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: 07/31/2026
See PRA Statement below.
Submission Number (if known): K250018
Device Name: Medical Diode Laser Systems (THEIA808)
Indications for Use (Describe):
The THEIA808 is intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin type 1-VI), including tanned skin.
Permanent hair reduction is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime.
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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Gigaalaser Company Ltd.
510k Summary
0. Date of Preparation
25/03/2025
1. Submitter's Identifications
Submitter's Name: Gigaalaser Company Ltd.
Address: B15-8F, Wuhan Hi-Tech Medical device park, #818 Gaoxin Road, Wuhan 430206, China
Contact Person: Nie Xinxing
Contact Title: Regulations Control Manager
Contact Email Address: fdagigaalaser@sohu.com
Telephone: +86-18086025718
2. Correspondent's Identifications
Correspondent's Name: Gigaalaser Company Ltd.
Address: B15-8F, Wuhan Hi-Tech Medical device park, #818 Gaoxin Road, Wuhan 430206, China
Contact Person: Nie Xinxing
Contact Title: Regulations Control Manager
Contact E-mail Address: fdagigaalaser@sohu.com
Telephone: +86-18086025718
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3. Name of the Device
Classification Name: Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Trade Name: Medical Diode Laser Systems
Model: THEIA808
Classification Panel: General & Plastic Surgery
Product Code: GEX
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810
Device Classification: Class II
4. The Predicate Devices
Primary Predicate device: K162659 Diode Laser Hair Removal System
5. Device Description
The Diode laser is a kind of laser with semiconductor as working material. It consists of working material, cavity resonator and power source.
The diode laser for this unit is GaAlAs diode bar, and the wavelength is 808nm. It features impact structure, high efficiency and long lifetime. Generally the beam shall be emitted as the big beam divergence of the laser from the diode. With the unique fiber-coupling technology, the laser beam can be coupled efficiently into the handpiece.
When the THEIA808 works, the thermoelectric cooler cools the light outlet, and the main device measures the working temperature of the light outlet through the NTC temperature measuring resistor.
When the temperature reaches the minimum temperature, the TEC is controlled to stop working. The heat generated by thermoelectric cooler is conducted away by the water flow in
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the cooling module.
The energy of the laser is preferentially absorbed by the melanin in the hair, so that the hair follicle produces high heat. Thereby destroying the structure of the hair follicle, making the hair lose the ability to regenerate, and achieving the purpose of hair removal. The light outlet (treatment head) adopts a uniquely designed dynamic cooling device.
During the hair removal process, it can ensure that the epidermis will not be burned, so that the laser heat is limited to damage the hair follicles, while allowing the heat to diffuse from the epidermis, so that the epidermis can be anesthetized in a short time. The skin will not reach the damage threshold and can be protected from heat damage, thus ensuring a painless, fast and permanent hair removal effect.
6. Indication for use:
The THEIA808 is intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin type I-VI), including tanned skin.
Permanent hair reduction is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime.
7. Substantially Equivalent (SE) Comparison
Table 1
| Proposed device | Primary predicate device | Comparison | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 510k Number | K250018 | K162659 | ------ |
| Product Code | GEX | GEX | SE |
| Proprietary Name | Medical Diode Laser Systems | Diode Laser Hair Removal System | ------ |
| Model | THEIA808 | HM-DL100 | ------ |
| Manufacturer | Gigaalaser Company Ltd. | Shandong Huamei Technology Co., Ltd. | ------ |
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| Proposed device | Primary predicate device | Comparison | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulation No. | 21 CFR 878.4810 | 21 CFR 878.4810 | SE |
| Class | Class II | Class II | SE |
| Indications for use | The THEIA808 is intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin type I-VI), including tanned skin. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime. | The Diode Laser Hair Removal System is intended for hair removal, permanent hair reduction on all skin types (Fitzpatrick skin type I-VI), including tanned skin. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs regrowing when measured at 6, 9, and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regime. | SE |
| Configuration | Main Unit, Handpiece, Foot Control | Main Unit, Handpiece, Foot Control | SE |
| Principle of Operation | Diode Laser | Diode Laser | SE |
| Laser Type | Diode Laser | Diode Laser | SE |
| Laser Classification | Class IV | Class IV | SE |
| Laser Wavelength | 808 nm | 808 nm | SE |
| Spot Size | 1.44 cm² | 1.44 cm² | SE |
| Fluence | 5 J/cm² to 120J/cm² | 1-120J/ cm2 | SE |
| Irradiance | 0.7-347.8 W/cm² | 0.7-347.8 W/cm² | SE |
| Frequency | Adjustable from 1 Hz to 10 Hz | 0.5-15Hz | SE |
| Pulse Duration | 22-570ms | 5-400ms | Different - The Pulse Duration of the proposed device is different from that of the predicate device K162659, and the |
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| Proposed device | Primary predicate device | Comparison | |
|---|---|---|---|
| pulse width of the device does not affect safety and effectiveness. | |||
| Power Supply | 110-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz | AC 110V/60Hz | SE |
| Dimension | 510(W)*445(L)*270(H)mm | 450mm× 550mm×380mm | Different |
| Weight | 30 kg (transport status, without water), 32 kg (full of water) | 52kg | Different |
| Software | Yes | Yes | SE |
| Patient Contact Materials | Aluminum alloy and sapphire in handpiece | Sapphire in handpiece | SE |
| Cooling methods | Water cooling | Water cooling | SE |
| Cytotoxicity | No Cytotoxicity | No Cytotoxicity | SE |
| Sensitization | No evidence of sensitization | No evidence of sensitization | SE |
| Irritation | No evidence of irritation | No evidence of irritation | SE |
| Electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety compliance | IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60825-1, IEC 60601-2-22 | IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60825-1, IEC 60601-2-22 | SE |
Discussion for Substantially Equivalent (SE):
The proposed device Medical Diode Laser Systems products has the same purpose as the predicate device: product code, Regulation No., Class, indications for use, Configuration, Principle of Operation, Laser Type, Laser Classification, Laser wavelength, Spot Size, Fluence, Irradiance, Power Supply, Software, Patient Contact Materials, Cooling methods, Cytotoxicity, Sensitization, Irritation and Electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety compliance.
The difference only exists in such contents: Pulse Duration, Dimension and Weight. These items can be controlled within the scope of application. These small differences between the proposed devices and predicate devices do not cause new safety and effectiveness problems. According to the non clinical test results, the proposed device is as safe, effective and has good performance as the predicate device.
So, the proposed device is Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device which is US legally market device.
8. Non-Clinical Test Conclusion
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Non clinical tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications as was Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:
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IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance.
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EN 60601-1-2:2015 / 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.
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EN 60601-2-22:2020 / IEC 60601-2-22:2019 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-22: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of surgical, cosmetic, therapeutic and diagnostic laser equipment.
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EN 60825-1:2014 / IEC 60825-1:2014 Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements.
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ISO 10993-5:2009, Biological Evaluation of Medical Device, Part 5-Tests for Vitro Cytotoxicity.
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ISO 10993-10:2021, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for skin sensitization.
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ISO 10993-23:2021, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 23: Tests for irritation.
9. Clinical Test Conclusion
No clinical study is included in this submission.
10. Substantially Equivalent (SE) Conclusion
Based on the comparison and analysis above, the proposed device is determined to be Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device.