Manufacturer
Candela CorporationVbeam Prima Laser System
Country / Region:United States (US)Submission type:Special
Product code GEX· 21 CFR 878.4810
Product code
GEX
21 CFR 878.4810
Device details
FDA 510(k) registration fields
- K number
- K183452
- Device name
- Vbeam Prima Laser System
- Company
- Candela Corporation
- Country / Region
- United States(US)
- Product code
- GEX
- Device class
- Class 2
- Regulation number
- 21 CFR 878.4810
- Date received
- 2018-12-13
- Decision date
- 2019-02-01
- Submission type
- Special
- Technology type
- Nd:YAG(AI inferred)
- Clinical applications
- Vascular treatmentPigment treatmentAcne treatmentSkin tightening
- Primary application
- Vascular treatment
- Classification source
- AI classified
Indications for Use
The Vbeam® Prima Laser System is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venus lakes, leg veins, spider veins, and poikiloderma of civatte and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafe au lait manules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucea, skin tags, and keratoses. The laser is also indicated for the treatment of wrinkles such as, but not limited to, periocular and perioral wrinkles. General Surgery: Photocoagulation of benign cutaneous vascular lesions and benign cutaneous lesions. Dermatology/Plastic Surgery: For treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions, such as facial and leg telangiectasia, rosacea, port wine stains, hemangiomas, angioma, spider angioma, poikiloderma of civatte, and benign cutaneous lesions, such as warts, scars, striae, psoriasis and the treatment of wrinkles. Treatment of benign epidermal pigmented lesions. Treatment of inflammatory acne vulgaris. Gynecology: Photocoagulation of benign cutaneous lesions and benign vascular lesions in gynecology. Podiatry: Treatment of benign cutaneous lesions, such as warts.
Intended Use
The Vbeam® Prima Laser System is intended for the coagulation and hemostasis of benign vascular lesions such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomas, warts, telangiectasia, rosacea, venus lakes, leg veins, spider veins, and poikiloderma of civatte and treatment of benign cutaneous lesions such as, but not limited to lentigos (age spots), solar lentigos (sun spots), cafe au lait manules, seborrheic keratoses, nevi, chloasma, verrucea, skin tags, and keratoses. The laser is also indicated for the treatment of wrinkles such as, but not limited to, periocular and perioral wrinkles. General Surgery: Photocoagulation of benign cutaneous vascular lesions and benign cutaneous lesions. Dermatology/Plastic Surgery: For treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions, such as facial and leg telangiectasia, rosacea, port wine stains, hemangiomas, angioma, spider angioma, poikiloderma of civatte, and benign cutaneous lesions, such as warts, scars, striae, psoriasis and the treatment of wrinkles. Treatment of benign epidermal pigmented lesions. Treatment of inflammatory acne vulgaris. Gynecology: Photocoagulation of benign cutaneous lesions and benign vascular lesions in gynecology. Podiatry: Treatment of benign cutaneous lesions, such as warts.
Device Description
The Vbeam Prima Laser system is designed as a transportable device that delivers laser energy at wavelengths of 595 nm (pulse-dye) or 1064 nm (Nd: YAG). The device is comprised of a main console, power supply, controlled electronics, firmware, software, cooling system, and handpieces. There is also an internal calibration port with an internal meter located in the system. The handpiece offers a set of distance gauges available in the following spot ranges: 3-7 mm, 7-11 mm, 11-15 mm, and 3 X 10 mm. The user selects treatment settings, such as fluence, number of pulses, and spot size selection via a color touch screen. The handpiece incorporates a Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD) into its handpiece that is designed to cool the skin surface during treatment, which consists of an electrically controlled spray nozzle, cryogen reservoir canister and an electronic control circuitry. The Vbeam Prima Laser System also offers an optional EverCool Delivery System Handpiece for skin cooling during treatment.
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Predicate devices
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Vbeam Prima Laser System
K183452 references 2 predicate/reference devices
Cited as predicate
1Candela Vbeam Family of Pulsed Dye Lasers (Vbeam Prima, Vbeam Perfecta)
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