Cleared Traditional

K170179 - LightSheer Desire (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Also includes:
LightSheer Desire Light LightSheer Duet LightSheer Infinity
Sep 2017
Decision
242d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K170179 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the LightSheer Desire. This device is classified as a Powered Laser Surgical Instrument (Class II - Special Controls, product code GEX).

Submitted by Lumenis, Ltd. (Yokneam, IL). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 18, 2017, 242 days after receiving the submission on January 19, 2017.

This device falls under the General & Plastic Surgery FDA review panel. Regulated under 21 CFR 878.4810. A Laser (light Amplification By Stimulated Emission Of Radiation) Based Device Having Coherence, Collimated And Typically Monochromatic Radiation. Typically Indicated To To Cut, Destroy, Remove Or Coagulate Tissue, Generally Soft Tissue, For General Surgical Purpose In Medical Specialties Of General And Plastic Surgery, Dermatology/aesthetic, Podiatry, Otolaryngology (ent), Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics (soft Tissue), Dental And Oral Surgery, And Dentistry. The Classification Regulation 21 Cfr 878.4810 Describes A Device That Is Carbon Dioxide Or Argon Laser Intended To Cut, Destroy, Remove Or Coagulate Tissue By The Light..

Submission Details

510(k) Number K170179 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received January 19, 2017
Decision Date September 18, 2017
Days to Decision 242 days
Submission Type Traditional
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery (SU)
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Device Classification

Product Code GEX — Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Device Class Class II - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 878.4810
Definition A Laser (light Amplification By Stimulated Emission Of Radiation) Based Device Having Coherence, Collimated And Typically Monochromatic Radiation. Typically Indicated To To Cut, Destroy, Remove Or Coagulate Tissue, Generally Soft Tissue, For General Surgical Purpose In Medical Specialties Of General And Plastic Surgery, Dermatology/aesthetic, Podiatry, Otolaryngology (ent), Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics (soft Tissue), Dental And Oral Surgery, And Dentistry. The Classification Regulation 21 Cfr 878.4810 Describes A Device That Is Carbon Dioxide Or Argon Laser Intended To Cut, Destroy, Remove Or Coagulate Tissue By The Light.

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