PULSAIR INTELLIPUFF, PULSAIR DESKTOP MODEL 2414-P-2001, 2417-P-2000
K093298 · Keeler Instruments, Inc. · HKX · Dec 10, 2010 · Ophthalmic
Device Facts
Record ID
K093298
Device Name
PULSAIR INTELLIPUFF, PULSAIR DESKTOP MODEL 2414-P-2001, 2417-P-2000
Applicant
Keeler Instruments, Inc.
Product Code
HKX · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Dec 10, 2010
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.1930
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Real-World Evidence, Pediatric
Real-World Evidence
Submission
Device
Sponsor
RWD Sources
RWE Use Summary
Key Tags
K093298 · Dec 10, 2010
PULSAIR INTELLIPUFF, PULSAIR DESKTOP MODEL 2414-P-2001, 2417-P-2000
Keeler Instruments, Inc.
Postmarket surveillance/customer feedback from EU market sales
The sponsor utilized postmarket performance data from European market sales to support the safety and effectiveness of the devices.
postmarket surveillance; EU market experience; safety and effectiveness
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
EU Postmarket Surveillance; Postmarket surveillance; Follow-up/Duration: Since 2007 (IntelliPuff) and 2009 (Desktop); Study Period: 2007-2010
Patients in the EU market
Not applicable for this study
Safety and effectiveness (absence of adverse customer feedback)
Indications for Use
The Pulsair Intellipuff and Pulsair Desktop tonometers are instruments that are intended to be used by trained healthcare professionals such as Ophthalmologists and Optometrists to aid with the screening of glaucoma. In isolation, the devices can not determine the presence of glaucoma but as part of a suite of screening instruments including Field screeners can help with screening and diagnosis. The instruments can be used on all age groups but variation in corneal properties such as corneal thickness, corneal scaring and 'Dry Eye' could affect the performance of the instruments. It is recommended that all trained Healthcare professionals take these sources of variation into consideration when taking tonometric measurements of the eve.
Device Story
Non-contact tonometers (handheld IntelliPuff and desk-mounted Desktop) measure intraocular pressure (IOP) to aid glaucoma screening. Device uses air-puff technology; vacuum diaphragm pump projects air pulse toward cornea. Opto-electronic platform monitors corneal reflection via 720nm LED light source and photodiodes. As cornea flattens, reflection profile changes; microprocessor converts rate of change into mmHg. Operated by ophthalmologists/optometrists in clinical settings. IntelliPuff is handheld; Desktop is joystick-driven with camera/TFT screen. Devices feature automatic measurement triggering when thresholds met; audible signal indicates sufficient readings. Output displayed on integrated screen/printer. Provides objective IOP data to assist clinical decision-making; benefits patients via non-invasive, comfortable measurement.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical validation conducted per ISO 8612:2001. IntelliPuff study (n=not specified) compared to Goldmann Tonometer; >95% of paired differences within ±5mmHg. Desktop equivalence demonstrated via 28-eye three-way comparison (IntelliPuff, Desktop, Goldmann); Desktop readings showed no significant bias relative to Goldmann or IntelliPuff, with >95% of paired differences within ±5mmHg. Bench testing confirmed repeatability.
Technological Characteristics
Air-puff non-contact tonometer. 720nm 1W LED illumination. Vacuum diaphragm pump (NPK 04). Opto-electronic sensing. Measurement range 5-50mmHg. Power: 12V 2.5A supply. Connectivity: standalone with integrated display/printer. Software: Moderate level of concern. Compliant with BS EN 60601-1 (electrical safety), BS EN 60601-1-2 (EMC), and BS EN ISO 15004-2:2007 (optical radiation).
Indications for Use
Indicated for measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) without eye contact to aid in glaucoma screening and diagnosis. Suitable for all age groups. Note: corneal properties (thickness, scarring, 'Dry Eye') may affect performance.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A tonometer and accessories is a manual device intended to measure intraocular pressure by applying a known force on the globe of the eye and measuring the amount of indentation produced (Schiotz type) or to measure intraocular tension by applanation (applying a small flat disk to the cornea). Accessories for the device may include a tonometer calibrator or a tonograph recording system. The device is intended for use in the diagnosis of glaucoma.
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### Ophthalmic Instruments
DEC 1 0 2010
### 510(k) Summary Keeler Non Contact Tonometer Product Family 7th October 2010
## 1. Submitter Contact Information:
| Company Name/Address: | Keeler Instruments Inc<br>456, Parkway,<br>Broomall,<br>PA 19008 |
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| Company Phone No:<br>Company Fax No: | (610) 353 4350<br>(610) 353 7814 |
| Contact Person: | Mr. Eugene VanArsdale (Marketing Director). |
| Manufacturing Location: | Keeler Ltd<br>Clewer Hill Road,<br>Windsor,<br>Berkshire.<br>SL4 4AA.<br>United Kingdom. |
| Company Phone No:<br>Company Fax No: | (44) 1753 857177<br>(44) 1753 830247 |
| Contact Person: | Mr. Neil Atkins (QA and Production Engineering<br>Manager). |
### 2. Subject Device Information
| Device Trade Name: | Keeler Pulsair IntelliPuff Tonometer<br>Keeler Pulsair Desktop Tonometer |
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| Common Name: | Tonometer |
| Class: | II |
| Classification Panel: | 86 |
| Product Code: | HKX |
| Regulation Number: | 886.1930 |
## 3. Predicate Device Description
| Predicate Device:<br>Tonometer | Keeler | Pulsair | 3000 | Non | Contact |
|------------------------------------------------|---------|-----------------|------|-----|---------|
| 510(k) Reference:<br>Submission Approval Date: | K990257 | 25th March 1999 | | | |
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### 4. Device Description
The Keeler Pulsair Tonometer product family are non-contact tonometers and are used to measure intraocular pressure without contacting the eye to aid with the screening and diagnosis of glaucoma. The product family consists of the Pulsair Intellipuff (Hand Held device) and the Pulsair Desktop which is mounted on a desk. The Pulsair Intellipuff Tonometer has been designed using the same ergonomics as the predicate device described in 510(k) submission K990257 whilst the Pulsair Desktop Tonometer ergonomics have been adapted to suite the Desktop mounted market place. Both products use the same concept of measurement as the predicate device and contain many common components. All of the products consist of an air generation system in the form of a vacuum Diaphragm pump, an air reservoir, a solenoid valve, a light source and an opto-electronic platform which is used for position detection and IOP measurement.
The basic concept of operation is the same. The user positions the instrument close to the patient's cornea using a targeting system. As the user moves the instrument closer to the patient, the reflection off the cornea from the built in light source increases until the predefined firing thresholds on the built in photodiodes have been met. Once this condition has been met, a quantised puff of air is automatically projected toward the patient's cornea. As the cornea flattens due to the force of the puff of air, the light being reflected off of the cornea changes shape which in turn changes the profile of the light being reflected back onto the photodiodes. The rate of change of this reflection is monitored by the photodiodes and converted into intraocular pressure in units of mmHg by the on board microprocessor.
The Pulsair Intellipuff non-contact Tonometer was faunched into the European market in April 2007.
The Pulsair Desktop non-contact Tonometer was launched into the European market in April 2009.
### 5. Indications for Use
The Pulsair IntelliPuff Non-Contact Tonometer is indicated for measuring intraocular pressure without contacting the eye to aid in the screening and diagnosis of glaucoma.
The Pulsair Desktop Tonometer is indicated for measuring intraocular pressure without contacting the eye to aid in the screening and diagnosis of glaucoma.
## 6. Statement of Intended Use
The Pulsair Intellipuff and Pulsair Desktop tonometers are instruments that are intended to be used by trained healthcare professionals such as Ophthalmologists and Optometrists to aid with the screening of glaucoma. In isolation, the devices can not determine the presence of glaucoma but as part of a suite of screening instruments including Field screeners can help with screening and diagnosis.
The instruments can be used on all age groups but variation in corneal properties such as corneal thickness, corneal scaring and 'Dry Eye' could affect the performance of the instruments. It is recommended that all trained Healthcare professionals take these sources of variation into consideration when taking tonometric measurements of the eve.
There are no differences in Intended Use of the Pulsair Intellipuff and Pulsair Desktop Tonometer compared to the predicate device referenced in K990257.
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| | Comparison of Non Contact Tonometer Technological Characteristics | | |
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| Criteria | Predicate Device<br>Keeler Pulsair 3000<br>Non-contact Tonometer<br>(Re:510(k) K990257) | Subject Device 1:<br>Keeler Pulsair<br>IntelliPuff Tonometer | Subject Device 2:<br>Keeler Pulsair<br>Desktop Tonometer |
| Type | Air Puff Non-Contact<br>Tonometer | Air Puff Non-Contact<br>Tonometer | Air Puff Non-Contact<br>Tonometer |
| Illumination | 6V, 6 Watt Halogen<br>Filament Bulb | 720nm, 1 Watt LED | 720nm, 1 Watt LED |
| Measurement Range | 7-50mmHg | 5 to 50mmHg | 5 to 50mmHg |
| Displayed scale | Direct in mmHg | Direct in mmHg | Direct in mmHg |
| Air Puff Generation | Vacuum Diaphragm<br>Pump<br>(Type:KNF 16961-86) | Vacuum Diaphragm<br>Pump (Type:NPK 04) | Vacuum Diaphragm<br>Pump (Type:NPK 04) |
| Pressure of Air<br>Expelled from<br>Tonometer | 70mmHg | 30mmHg & 70mmHg | 30mmHg & 70mmHg |
| Power Source | Built into instrument-<br>Mains powered | Keeler Power Supply<br>(EP29-32777) 12V<br>2.5A | Keeler Power Supply<br>(EP29-32777) 12V<br>2.5A |
| Input Voltage | 100, 110, 120, 220, 240-<br>Note ±10% | 100 -240V (±10%) | 100 -240V (±10%) |
| Input Frequency | 50/60 Hz | 50/60 Hz | 50/60 Hz |
| Measurement<br>Method | Opto-Electronic | Opto-Electronic | Opto-Electronic |
| Device Features | N/A | Forehead rest | Chin rest & Forehead<br>rest |
| User Interface | Factory set | Factory set/User<br>changeable | Factory set/User<br>changeable |
| Printer | External | Built in | Built in |
| Data Display | LCD | Dot Matrix LED<br>Display | Single line 16<br>character<br>alphanumeric LCD<br>display |
| Mounting Options | Wall and Desk<br>Mountable | Wall and Desk<br>Mountable | Desk mountable |
| Hand Unit<br>Dimension | (H)265mm x (D)115mm x<br>(W)40mm | (H)315mm x<br>(D)150mm x<br>(W)46mm | No hand Unit |
| Console Dimensions | (H)355mm x (D)305mm x<br>(W)205mm | (H)260mm x<br>(D)215mm x<br>(W)220mm | (H)450mm x<br>(D)435mm x<br>(W)245mm |
| Hand Unit weight | 0.887Kg | 0.89kg | No Hand Unit |
| Console weight | 7.280kg | 2.465kg | 16Kg |
| Length of umbilical<br>cord | 2.0m | 2.0m | No umbilical cord |
| Software Level of<br>Concern | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Reliance on<br>Standards | Full clinical trial<br>conducted in 1997 to ISO<br>8612:1997 | Full Clinical trial<br>conducted in 2007 to<br>ISO 8612:2001 | Clinical Equivalence of<br>the Pulsair Desktop<br>Tonometer to the<br>Pulsair Intellipuff<br>Tonometer<br>demonstrated by a 28<br>eye three way<br>comparison study with<br>the Goldmann<br>tonometer |
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### 7. Technology Characteristics and Equivalence to Predicate Device
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A description of the main changes introduced in the Pulsair IntelliPuff and Pulsair desktop in relation to the FDA approved predicate device Keeler Pulsair 3000 Non-Contact Tonometer are as follows:-
- > A sub-miniature Halogen bulb (note: visible light filtered out. Wave length of 680nm and above used) is replaced by a 720nm LED.
- > Air puff control introduced i.e. softer puff used to obtain measurements on patients with IOP less than 23mmHg. This improves patient comfort.
- > Photo sensors changed due to obsolescence of previously specified components.
- > Smaller and quieter pump used to reduce environmental noise.
- > Introduction of a user menu that allows the practitioner (user) to set the instrument to individual requirements.
- > The instrument continuously compares measurements and when enough measurements have been taken, the instrument indicates this fact to the user via audible sound. This ensures that the patient does not receive more measurements than is absolutely necessary.
## 9. Technological Equivalence between Pulsair IntelliPuff and Pulsair Desktop
Keeler Pulsair IntelliPuff and Pulsair Desktop have similar technological features with regards to the optical system, optoelectronic devices, electronics, pneumatic system, contained software, measurement technique, calibration technique, safety, effectiveness and intended use.
Minor differences between Pulsair Desktop and Pulsair IntelliPuff are listed in the table below:
| Pulsair IntelliPuff | Pulsair Desktop |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| Hand Held | Desk mounted & Joystick driven |
| Operator view through an eye<br>piece | Operator view through a Camera and<br>TFT Screen |
| One measurement displayed at<br>a time | Can display up to four readings plus an<br>average |
| Instrument goes to sleep mode<br>on returning the hand unit to its<br>cradle | Instrument sleeps after 5 minutes of<br>inactivity |
| Left/right eye selection is<br>manual | Left/Right eye selection is automatic |
#### 10. Calibration
The Pulsair Tonometer is an eye pressure measuring device. For this purpose, the system is equipped with an internal pressure transducer which is calibrated against an external pressure transducer, which in turn is calibrated against a known standard. The calibration process involves calibrating the optical and pneumatic systems of the instrument in various stages. The Keeler Pulsair IntelliPuff and Desktop are calibrated in the same manner as the predicate device Pulsair 3000 non-contact Tonometer.
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#### 11. Performance testing
Device performance: Risk management completed as per BS EN ISO 14971:2001(IntelliPuff) and BS EN ISO 14971:2007 (Desktop), which analyses and evaluates risks associated to the product and preventive actions to mitigate each risk. The Pulsair IntelliPuff and the Pulsair Desktop have been tested in accordance with BS EN ISO 15004 -2:2007 and are within the limits specified for Optical radiation Hazard. The Pulsair IntelliPuff and Desktop uses a medically approved Power supply (Keeler Ref: EP29-3277) which is compliant with BS EN 60601-1 and 60601-1-2. Pulsair Desktop and IntelliPuff have been tested for electrical safety to BS EN 60601-1 and Electromagnetic compatibility to BS EN 60601-1-2.
Software Development & Performance: Pulsair IntelliPuff and Pulsair Desktop software are derivatives of Pulsair 3000 non-contact Tonometer which was granted FDA approval in 1999. The algorithm for IQP calculation remains the same. Keeler sub-contracted the further development of this software for the Pulsair Intellipuff to an external development organisation. The organisation were employed to develop the functionality and usability of the existing software based on an initial Product Design Requirements Specification developed by Keeler for the Pulsair Intellipuff non contact Tonometer. They generated the subsequent documentation and conducted the various development activities associated with software and hardware development. All change control was managed by them until transfer into the Keeler QMS in 2007. All subsequent changes have been controlled under the Keeler Change Control Process. The software for the Pulsair Desktop non contact Tonometer was designed under Keeler design and development processes. The products have had numerous validation and verification activities conducted including bench and clinical testing. The results are included in this 510(k) submission.
The software for both the Pulsair Intellipuff and Pulsair Desktop are considered 'Moderate' level of concern.
Clinical Trial: A new independent clinical study was conducted on the Keeler Pulsair IntelliPuff Tonometer to show the design compliance of the Pulsair Tonometer against a reference Tonometer (Goldmann Tonometer). The study requirement for design compliance as specified in the ANSI Z80.10-2003 and ISO 8612:2001 stipulates that no more than 5% of the paired differences between the reference Tonometer and the Pulsair Tonometer should be outside the ±5mmHg tolerance in the three IOP ranges. The study showed that the readings obtained using the Pulsair Intellipuff were not significantly biased relative to those obtained using the Goldmann Tonometer, and the paired differences between the Intellipuff and Goldmann were within ±5mmHg for over 95% of the eyes tested. The Pulsair Intellipuff readings tended to fall slightly below the Goldmann readings at IOP's exceeding 30mmHg, but the difference was not clinically significant.
To demonstrate equivalence between the Pulsair Intellipuff Tonometer and the Pulsair Desktop Tonometer an additional small scale trial was conducted within a clinical environment on 28 eyes. The trial compared readings between the Pulsair Intellipuff, Pulsair Desktop and the Goldmann Tonometer. The results obtained from the trial demonstrate that the readings obtained using the Pulsair Desktop Tonometer were not significantly biased relative to those obtained using the Goldmann Tonometer, and the paired differences between the Desktop and Goldmann were within ±5mmHg for over 95% of the eyes tested. Further the results obtained from the trial demonstrate that the readings obtained using the Pulsair Desktop Tonometer were not significantly biased relative to those obtained using Pulsair Intellipuff, and the paired differences between the Desktop and Intellipuff were within ±5mmHg for over 95% of the eyes tested. We therefore conclude that the Pulsair Intellipuff and Pulsair Desktop tonometers are clinically equivalent.
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Bench Testing: The performance of the Pulsair Desktop and Pulsair IntelliPutf Tonometer were tested under laboratory test conditions using and industry approved test set-up. The results of bench testing show that Keeler Pulsair Intellif and Keeler Pulsair Desktop do produce repeatable and comparable measurements.
### 12. Conclusions
Based on the product verification and product validation activities we conclude that the Pulsair Intellipuff and Desktop Tonometers are substantially equivalent to the predicate device described in 510(k) K990257. The clinical trials conducted demonstrate the measurements obtained by the product are not significantly biased relative to those obtained by the established, gold standard Goldmann Tonometer and with no adverse customer feedback from sales of units throughout the EU demonstrate that both products are safe and effective.
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Keeler, LTD. c/o Mr. Eugene R. VanArsdale Marketing Director Keeler Instruments, Inc. 456 Parkway Broomall, PA 19008
DEC 1 0 20.
Re: 510(k) K093298
Trade/Device Name: Keeler Pulsair Intellipuff Tonometer and Keeler Pulsair Desktop Tonometer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.1930 Regulation Name: Tonometers and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HKX Dated: October 12, 2010 Received: October 14, 2010
Dear Mr. VanArsdale:
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 I ou may, aterest of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if know): K093298
DEC 1 0 2010
Device Name: Puslair Intellipuff and Pulsair Desktop non-contact Tonometer.
Indications for Use:
The Pulsair IntelliPuff Non-Contact Tonometer is indicated for measuring intraocular pressure without contacting the eye to aid in the screening and diagnosis of qlaucoma.
The Pulsair Desktop Tonometer is indicated for measuring intraocular pressure without contacting the eye to aid in the screening and diagnosis of glaucoma.
Prescription Use V (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter USE AND/OR (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) Number K093298
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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.