K080423 · Ellex Medical Pty, Ltd. · HQF · Mar 11, 2008 · Ophthalmic
Device Facts
Record ID
K080423
Device Name
INTEGRE, MODEL LP581
Applicant
Ellex Medical Pty, Ltd.
Product Code
HQF · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Mar 11, 2008
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 886.4390
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Ellex Integre is indicated for use in photocoagulation of both anterior and posterior segments of the eye including: Retinal photocoagulation and pan retinal photocoagulation of vascular and structural abnormalities of the retina and choroid including: proliferative and nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy; choroidal neovascularization; branch retinal vein occlusion; age-related macular degeneration; retinal tears and detachments: retinopathy of prematurity; Iridotomy, iridectorny, suturelysis and trabeculoplasty in angle closure glaucoma and open angle glaucoma
Device Story
Integre LP561 is an ophthalmic photocoagulator laser; modification of Integre Duo LP1RG. Device uses diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser to produce 561 nm (yellow) light pulses. Yellow wavelength provides high absorption by melanin in retinal pigment epithelium/choroids and hemoglobin; facilitates treatment for retinal/choroidal neovascularization; allows transmission through cloudy media (cataracts/corneal haze). Used by ophthalmologists in clinics or retinal specialist offices. Laser pulses delivered via integrated slit-lamp microscope or optional Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope (LIO). Physician positions laser using aiming beam; triggers pulses via footswitch. Output affects ocular tissue via photocoagulation to treat specified pathologies. Benefits include improved penetration of hemorrhaging tissue and fluids compared to green/red lasers.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on bench testing and comparison of technological characteristics to legally marketed predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
True CW Diode-Pumped Solid-State (DPSS) laser; 561 nm wavelength; 50-1500 mW power; 0.01-4.0s pulse duration. Integrated slit-lamp microscope delivery system. Air-cooled with active thermo-electric cooler. Class 4/IV laser. Aiming laser: semiconductor diode, <1 mW, 635 nm. Electrical: 90-240VAC, 50/60Hz. Dimensions: console 140x280x350 mm, 14.5 kg.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring photocoagulation of anterior and posterior eye segments, including those with proliferative/nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy, choroidal neovascularization, branch retinal vein occlusion, age-related macular degeneration, retinal tears/detachments, retinopathy of prematurity, and angle closure or open angle glaucoma.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ophthalmic laser is an AC-powered device intended to coagulate or cut tissue of the eye, orbit, or surrounding skin by a laser beam.
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Attachment 5: 510(k) Summary *Submitter's Name:
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Special 510(k)
K080423
Ellex Medical Pty. Ltd. *Manufacturing and packaging.
82 Gilbert Street Adelaide, South Australia, 5000 AUSTRALIA
Kevin Howard, Senior Regulatory Officer
Tel +61 8 8104 5200 Fax +61 8 8221 5645 Email: khoward@ellex.com
December 13, 2007
Integre LP561
Photocoagulator Ophthalmic Laser
Class II, HQF; GEX, Ophthalmic Laser
Ellex Integre Duo LP1RG
Photocoagulator Ophthalmic Laser
Class II, Ophthalmic Laser
The Integre LP561 is an addition to the Ellex range of ophthalmic photocoagulators. The Integre family are designed for use by ophthalmologists in a clinic or outpatient facility, or in the Retinal Specialist's office.
The Integre Duo LP1RG device is capable of producing focused pulses of red or green light with wavelengths of 670 nanometres (nm) and 532 nm respectively. The red and green beams may be used for the same treatments, but the red gives increased penetration of haemorrhaging tissue and fluids, and may also be used to treat ocular melanomas.
The Integre LP561 is essentially the same device with a modification to the laser cavity optical components which results in a vellow (561 nm) treatment laser output.
The reason for developing the new device is because the yellow wavelength is characterised by high absorption by melanin in the retinal pigment epithelium and choroids that reduces the
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penetration depth of the beam in the choroids, high absorption by haemoglobin that facilitates direct treatment for retinal/choroidal neovascularisation and no absorption in macular xanthophylls and higher transmission through cloudy media such as cataract or haze on the cornea.
As with the Integre LP1RG, the laser pulses are accurately positioned on a structure within the patient's eye with the aid of a delivery device. The delivery device is an integrated slit-lamp microscope. An optional Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope (LIO) can also be used.
The Integre Duo is a ophthalmic photocoagulator laser designed to be used by ophthalmologists for treatment of ocular pathology of the eye. It is expected that the user is trained in operation of the instrument. This is the same intended use as previously cleared for Integre Duo laser 510(k) K052777
The Indications for Use statement can be found in Attachment 2
Refer to the following tables for a comparison of the Integre LP561 with the Integre Duo LP1RG and other commercially available predicate devices
### Intended Use:
Comparison of Technological Characteristics:
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| Characteristic compared | Integre LP561 | Integre Duo LP1RG;<br>510(k) K052777 | Lumenis Novus Varia;<br>510(k) K022181 | Nidek MC-7000;<br>510(k) K974732 | Nidek MC-300;<br>510(k) K042785 |
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| Laser Type | True CW Diode-Pumped Solid-State (DPSS) | True CW Diode-Pumped Solid-State (DPSS) | Diode-Pumped Solid-State (DPSS) | Diode-Pumped Solid-State (DPSS) frequency-doubled YAG | Diode-Pumped Solid-State (DPSS) frequency-doubled YAG |
| Laser Wavelength | 561 nm (yellow) | 532 nm (green)<br>670 nm (red) | 532 nm (green)<br>561 nm (yellow)<br>659 nm (red) | 520.8-530.9 nm (green)<br>568.2 nm (yellow)<br>647.1 nm (red) | 532 nm (green)<br>561 nm (yellow)<br>659 nm (red) |
| Laser Power | 50-1500 mW (yellow) | 50-2000 mW (green)<br>50-1500 mW (red) | 50-1500 mW (green)<br>50-600 mW (yellow)<br>50-600 mW (red) | 50-900 mW (green)<br>50-1500 mW (yellow/green)<br>50-1000 mW (red) | 50-2000 mW (green)<br>50-700 mW (yellow)<br>50-700 mW (red) |
| Exposure time settings (pulse duration) | 0.01 to 4.0 seconds adjustable in variable increments | 0.01 to 4.0 seconds adjustable in variable increments | 0.01 to 3.0 seconds adjustable in variable increments | 0.02 seconds to continuous adjustable in 21 increments | 0.01 to 3.0 seconds adjustable in variable increments |
| Repeat mode Intervals | 0.1 to 1.0 seconds | 0.1 to 1.0 seconds | 0.05 to 3.0 | 0.2 to 1.0 seconds | 0.2 to 1.0 seconds |
| Laser Safety Class | 4/IV | 4/IV | 4/IV | 4/IV | 4/IV |
| Spot Size | 50 to 1000 µm | 50 to 1000 µm | 50 to 1000 µm | 50 to 1000 µm parfocal, 1000 to 2000 um defocused | 50 to 900 µm |
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| Characteristic compared | Comparison Table - Aiming lasers of devices | | | | |
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| | Integre LP561 | Integre Duo LP1RG | Lumenis Novus Varia | Nidek MC-7000 | Nidek MC-300 |
| Aiming Laser Type | Semi conductor laser diode | Semi conductor laser diode | Semi conductor laser diode | Semi conductor laser diode | Diode pumped solid-state |
| Aiming Laser Power | <1 mW | <1 mW | <1 mW | <1 mW | 0.3-0.7 mW Red<br>0.05-0.15 mW Yellow/Green |
| Aiming Wavelength | $635 -5/+10$ nm | $635 -5/+10$ nm | 635 nm | 670 nm | 532/561/659 nm |
| Laser Safety Class | 2/II | 2/II | 2/II | 2/II | 2/II |
| Characteristic compared | Comparison Table - Electrical and Mechanical Characteristics of Devices | | | | |
| | Integre LP561 | Integre Duo LP1RG | Lumenis Novus Varia | Nidek MC-7000 | Nidek MC-300 |
| Mains Electrical Supply Voltage | 90-240VAC; 250VA | 90-240VAC; 250VA | 100VAC, 120VAC or 230VAC; 880VA | 90-245 VAC, 3 phase | 100/115/230 VAC |
| Supply Frequency | 50/60Hz | 50/60Hz | 50/60Hz | 50/60Hz | 50/60Hz |
| Weight | console 14.5 kg<br>slit lamp 10.5 kg<br>Console H140 x W280 x D350 mm | console 14.5 kg<br>slit lamp 10.5 kg<br>Console H140 x W280 x D350 mm | 52.2 kg<br>H1020 x W460 x D640mm | 176 kg<br>Console 406 x 990 x 1219 mm | 75 kg<br>Console H780 x W350 x D725 mm |
| Operating Temperature Range | +10 C to +40 C; RH 10 to 85% | +10 C to +40 C; RH 10 to 85% | 10 C to 37°C; RH 90% @ 37 C non-condensing | | 15-30°C, RH 30-75% non-condensing |
| Transport & Storage Temperature Range | -20 C to +60 C; RH 10% to 85% | -20 C to +60 C; RH 10% to 85% | -10 C to 55°C; RH 90% @ 55°C non-condensing | | 0-50°C, RH 5-95% non-condensing |
| Cooling (console) | Air cooled with integrated active thermo-electric cooler | Air cooled with integrated active thermo-electric cooler | Forced air with integrated Thermo Electric Cooler | Internal Water Cooling | Digital control cooling device (internal water cooling) |
| | Integre LP561 | Integre Duo LP1RG | Lumenis Novus Varia | Nidek MC-7000 | Nidek MC-300 |
| Comparison Table –Delivery Devices & Accessories<br>Delivery Device | | | | | |
| Slit Lamp<br>Delivery System<br>(SDS) | Treatment & aiming<br>lasers integrated into<br>slit lamp microscope. | Treatment & aiming<br>lasers integrated into<br>slit lamp microscope. | LaserLink Z and<br>LaserLink Z-1000- slit-<br>lamp delivery adaptors | May be used with;<br>Nidek SL1600, Zeiss<br>SL130, Haag Striet<br>900BQ | May be used with;<br>- Nidek slit lamp<br>delivery unit (SL-1800<br>type)<br>- Nidek attachable slit<br>lamp delivery unit<br>(attachable to SL-<br>1600)<br>- Zeiss slit lamp<br>delivery unit<br>(attachable to 30SL/M<br>type) |
| Laser Indirect<br>Ophthalmoscope<br>(LIO) | Ellex LIO. | Ellex LIO. | Keeler, Heine | BIO (Heine or Keeler),<br>MIO (Neitz) | BIO (Keeler) |
| Endo Ocular<br>Laser Probe | Not available | Not available | Acculite angled,<br>straight, illuminating<br>and aspirating probes | Endophotocoagulation<br>probe, straight,<br>angled, illuminated &<br>combined | Endophotocoagulation<br>probe, straight,<br>angled, illuminated &<br>combined |
| Accessory | Integre LP561 | Integre Duo LP1RG | Lumenis Novus Varia | Nidek MC-7000 | Nidek MC-300 |
| Footswitch | Standard footswitch<br>provided as a<br>standard system<br>component.<br>Power control<br>footswitch accessory<br>available. | Standard footswitch<br>provided as a<br>standard system<br>component.<br>Power control<br>footswitch accessory<br>available. | Provided as a<br>standard system<br>component<br>Smart & Powerease<br>footswitch accessory<br>available | Provided as a<br>standard system<br>component | Provided as a<br>standard system<br>component<br>Power Control<br>footswitch accessory<br>available |
| Remote Control | Provided as a<br>standard system<br>component. | Provided as a<br>standard system<br>component. | Remote control | Provided as a<br>standard system<br>component | Provided as a<br>standard system<br>component |
| Safety Filter | Moveable eye safety<br>filter. | Moveable eye safety<br>filter. | Dual physician filters | Fixed colour balanced<br>safety filter provided as<br>standard system<br>component | Provided as a<br>standard system<br>component |
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Ellex Medical Pty. Ltd. c/o Kevin Howard Senior Regulatory Officer 82 Gilbert Street Adelaide, SA 5000 Australia
MAR 1 1 2008
Re: K080423
Trade/Device Name: Integre LP561 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.4390 Regulation Name: Ophthalmic laser Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HQF, GEX Dated: February 13, 2008 Received: February 15, 2008
Dear Mr. Howard:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
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Malvina B. Eydelman, M. Director Division of Ophthalmic and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use Statement
510(k) Number (if known):
K080423
Device Name: Ellex Integre LP561 ophthalmic laser.
Indications for Use:
The Ellex Integre is indicated for use in photocoagulation of both anterior and posterior segments of the eye including:
- Retinal photocoagulation and pan retinal photocoagulation of vascular and structural . abnormalities of the retina and choroid including:
- proliferative and nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy; -
- choroidal neovascularization; -
- branch retinal vein occlusion; ।
- age-related macular degeneration;
- retinal tears and detachments: -
- retinopathy of prematurity; -
- Iridotomy, iridectorny, suturelysis and trabeculoplasty in angle closure glaucoma and open . angle glaucoma
Prescription Use V AND/OR (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (OD
Dexingler 3/10/2008
510(k) Number K080423
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The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
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Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.