Cleared Traditional

K171986 - Sterling Supreme Diode Laser (FDA 510(k) Clearance)

Sep 2017
Decision
81d
Days
Class 2
Risk

K171986 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Sterling Supreme Diode Laser. This device is classified as a Powered Laser Surgical Instrument (Class II - Special Controls, product code GEX).

Submitted by CAO Group, Inc. (West Jordan, US). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 22, 2017, 81 days after receiving the submission on July 3, 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 K171986 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received July 03, 2017
Decision Date September 22, 2017
Days to Decision 81 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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