Manufacturer
Sciton, IncJOULE SYSTEM
Country / Region:United States (US)Submission type:Traditional
Product code GEX· 21 CFR 878.4810
Product code
GEX
21 CFR 878.4810
Device details
FDA 510(k) registration fields
- K number
- K180508
- Device name
- JOULE SYSTEM
- Company
- Sciton, Inc
- Country / Region
- United States(US)
- Product code
- GEX
- Device class
- Class 2
- Regulation number
- 21 CFR 878.4810
- Date received
- 2018-02-26
- Decision date
- 2018-05-18
- Submission type
- Traditional
- Technology type
- CO2(AI inferred)
- Clinical applications
- Skin resurfacingPigment treatmentVascular treatmentSurgical cutting
- Primary application
- Skin resurfacing
- Classification source
- AI classified
Indications for Use
Coagulation, resurfacing and ablation of soft tissue. Procedures include skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, rhytides, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, benign pigmented lesions, and vascular dyschromia. Use in soft tissue (skin, cutaneous tissue, subcutaneous tissue, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartilage meniscus, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes; organs, and glands) such as, but not limited to: Dermatology and plastic Surgery: Skin resurfacing Treatment of wrinkles; Epidermal nevi; Telangiectasia; Spider veins; Actinic chelitis; Keloids; Verrucae; Skin tags; Anal tags; Keratoses; Scar revision (including acne scars).
Intended Use
Coagulation, resurfacing and ablation of soft tissue. Procedures include skin resurfacing and treatment of wrinkles, rhytides, furrows, fine lines, textural irregularities, benign pigmented lesions, and vascular dyschromia. Use in soft tissue (skin, cutaneous tissue, subcutaneous tissue, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartilage meniscus, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes; organs, and glands) such as, but not limited to: Dermatology and plastic Surgery: Skin resurfacing Treatment of wrinkles; Epidermal nevi; Telangiectasia; Spider veins; Actinic chelitis; Keloids; Verrucae; Skin tags; Anal tags; Keratoses; Scar revision (including acne scars).
Device Description
The JOULE 2940 nm ProFractional System is a laser device intended for use in soft tissue procedures. It utilizes a 2940 nm Er:YAG laser and features an articulated arm delivery system. The system includes a microprocessor control system, a water to air cooling system, and an energy monitor that displays energy delivered to tissue. The device operates with a maximum repetition rate of up to 3 Hz and has a pulse duration ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 msec. The spot size can vary from 1.3x1.3mm to 20x20mm, and it can deliver energy up to 70 mJ/microbeam.
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Predicate devices
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Not ingested
JOULE SYSTEM
K180508 references 2 predicate/reference devices
Cited as predicate
2UltraClear Fractional Laser System
The Botticelli (Model: Athena)
2 submissions cite K180508 as a predicate
