K Number
K971065
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
1997-06-17

(85 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
878.4810
Panel
SU
Reference & Predicate Devices
N/A
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Intended Use

The Dentica Pulsed Nd: YAG Laser System and accessories is indicated for incision/excision, ablation, and coagulation (homeostasis) of soft tissue and cartilage. Soft tissue which may be encountered in surgical procedure includes skin, subcutaneous tissue, striated and smooth muscle, cartilage, mucous membrane. Ivmph vessels and nodes, organs and glands.

Specific surgical specialties include:

Dentistry Laser Curettage; Gingivectomy; Gingivoplasty; Incision and Excision

Oral Surgery

Frenectomy; Incisional and Excisional Biopsy; Incisional and Excisional aphous ulcers; Incision of infection when used with antibiotic therapy; Excision and ablation of benign and malignant lesions and conditions; Homeostasis; Operculectomy, and Crown lengthening.

Ear Nose & Throat (ENT)

Head and Neck Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Neurology (homeostasis only)

Dermatology

Plastic Surgery

General Surgery

Device Description

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AI/ML Overview

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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.