Eagle Laser Surgical Neodymium Doped Yttrium
Living Technology
FDA Clearance Information
The device was cleared through the FDA 510(k) pathway on August 10, 1989, by Living Technology. It is classified as a Class 2 device under product code GEX.
What It Is
FDA-Cleared Indications
- Use in surgical procedures requiring laser cutting, tissue ablation, or coagulation.
- Use by trained medical professionals when precise delivery of laser energy to tissue is required.
Clinical Applications
- Laser treatment of tissue during surgical procedures.
- Coagulation of tissue to control bleeding during surgery.
- Ablation or removal of targeted tissue under direct visualization or imaging guidance.
- Use in hospital operating rooms and specialized outpatient surgical settings.
Reported off-label uses
- The available FDA record does not establish additional specific off-label applications for this device model.
Off-label use: these uses are reported in practice or the literature but are not part of the FDA-cleared indications. Physicians may use a cleared device off-label based on their medical judgment; the manufacturer may not promote off-label uses.
Practical Considerations
- The device requires operation by personnel trained in surgical laser safety and the specific system.
- Appropriate laser-rated eye protection is required for everyone in the treatment area.
- The laser system and accessories must be compatible with the intended procedure, wavelength, delivery method, and tissue target.
- The record does not provide a standardized range of device sizes; configuration depends on the system and accessories supplied.
- MRI safety is not established in the available record. Treat the system and its accessories as MR-unsafe or conditionally safe only after checking the manufacturer's labeling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eagle Laser Surgical Neodymium Doped Yttrium used for?
It is used for precise cutting, ablation, and coagulation of tissue in various surgical procedures.
What specialties typically use this device?
Specialties such as ophthalmology, dermatology, and oncology commonly use this device.
What are the FDA-cleared indications?
The device is indicated for surgical procedures requiring precise tissue cutting or coagulation.