510(k) K123037

LIGHTSCALPEL by Lightscalpel, LLC — Product Code GEX

K123037 is an FDA 510(k) premarket notification submitted by Lightscalpel, LLC for the device "LIGHTSCALPEL". The FDA issued a decision of Substantially Equivalent on Nov 29, 2012. The device falls under product code GEX (Powered Laser Surgical Instrument), a Class II device regulated under 21 CFR 878.4810. Lightscalpel, LLC has 5 other 510(k) clearances on record.

Clearance Details

Decision
SESE (Substantially Equivalent)
Decision Date
Nov 29, 2012
Date Received
Sep 28, 2012
Clearance Type
Traditional
Expedited Review
No
Third Party Review
No

Device Classification

Device Name
Powered Laser Surgical Instrument
Device Class
Class II
Regulation Number
878.4810
Review Panel
SU
Submission Type
510(k)

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.