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Device laser, benign prostatic hyperplasia
Regulation Description Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology.
Definition Laser ablation of prostatic tissue for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Physical State The device consists primarily of medical laser and deliver fibers. The fibers are positioned in the prostate or prostatic urethra through endoscopy and direct laser optical energy into the prostate.
Technical Method Laser optical energy is applied to the prostate using endoscopically delivered fibers. Heating of the prostatic tissue leads to necrotic death or direct ablation depending on the temperatures achieved.
Target Area Prostate
Regulation Medical Specialty General & Plastic Surgery
Review Panel General & Plastic Surgery
Product CodeOEL
Premarket Review General Surgery Devices (DHT4A)
General Surgery Devices (DHT4A)
Submission Type 510(k)
Regulation Number 878.4810
Device Class 2
Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC) TPLC Product Code Report
GMP Exempt? No
Summary Malfunction
Reporting		 Eligible
Implanted Device? No
Life-Sustain/Support Device? No
Recognized Consensus Standards
Third Party Review Not Third Party Eligible
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