| Device |
light based treatment for cold sores herpes simplex virus-1 |
| Definition |
Shortens time to healing of herpes simplex lesions on the lips, with time to healing defined as the time to patient described re-epithelialization. |
| Physical State |
Uses a 1072nm +/- 12nm peak wavelength on a cold sore for a period of approximately 3 minutes. The power source is a standard alkaline 9v battery, which is replaceable. Treatment with the cold sore machine is commenced at the first symptoms of a cold sore and repeated every 12 hours until healing commences. The treatment area is approximately 7 sq cm. The device is activated by the ON button, and automatically powers down after the preprogrammed treatment time (approximately 3 minutes). |
| Technical Method |
Applies low level light to a herpes simplex virus cold sore on the lips. The light shortens the healing time of the cold sore. |
| Target Area |
Lips |
| Regulation Medical Specialty |
General & Plastic Surgery |
| Review Panel |
General & Plastic Surgery |
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| Product Code | OKJ |
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| Premarket Review |
Surgical and Infection Control Devices
(OHT4)
General Surgery Devices
(DHT4A)
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| Submission Type |
510(k)
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| Regulation Number |
878.4860
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| Device Class |
2
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| Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC) |
TPLC Product Code Report
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| GMP Exempt? |
No
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Summary Malfunction
Reporting |
Eligible |
| Implanted Device? |
No
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| Life-Sustain/Support Device? |
No
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| Third Party Review |
Not Third Party Eligible |
