K102859 · Clarity Medical Systems · HKI · Apr 20, 2011 · Ophthalmic
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Record ID
K102859
Device Name
RETCAM 3 OPTHALMIC IMAGING SYSTEM
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Clarity Medical Systems
Product Code
HKI · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Apr 20, 2011
Decision
SESE
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Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.1120
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Class 2
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Real-World Evidence, Pediatric
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K102859 · Apr 20, 2011
RETCAM 3 OPTHALMIC IMAGING SYSTEM
Clarity Medical Systems
Prospective clinical trial (Chiang et al., 2007) involving NICU infants
The document uses clinical performance data from a study of 67 infants to support the diagnostic accuracy, reliability, and image quality of the RetCam system for screening retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in a clinical setting.
Retinopathy of Prematurity; ROP screening; Diagnostic accuracy; Clinical performance
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
Telemedical Retinopathy of Prematurity Diagnosis Accuracy and Reliability, and Image Quality (Chiang et al., 2007); Prospective clinical trial
Binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy (BIO) by experienced pediatric ophthalmologists
Sensitivity and specificity for Type 2 threshold ROP or worse
Indications for Use
General ophthalmic imaging including retinal, corneal, and external imaging. . Photodocumentation of pediatric ocular diseases including retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). ♥ Screening for Type 2 pre-threshold retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) (zone 1, stage 1 or 2, . without plus disease, or zone 2, stage 3, without plus disease) or treatment-requiring ROP, defined as Type 1 ROP (zone 1, any stage, with plus disease; zone 1, stage 3 without plus disease; or zone 2, stage 2 or 3, with plus disease) or threshold ROP (at least 5 contiguous or 8 non-contiguous clock hours of stage 3 in zone 1 or 2, with plus disease)* in 35-37 week postmenstrual infants.
Device Story
RetCam 3 is an ophthalmic imaging system using a digital camera handpiece with multiple field-of-view lenses to capture retinal, corneal, and external images. System includes a console with a monitor, an onboard computer for image storage/retrieval, and a footswitch/keyboard for controlling focus, light intensity, and capture. Illumination provided by a halogen light source, with an optional LED module for fluorescein angiography (FA). Operated by trained neonatal nurses or clinicians in clinical settings (e.g., NICU). Captured images are reviewed by specialists to screen for and diagnose pediatric ocular diseases, specifically ROP. Output facilitates clinical decision-making regarding ROP treatment. Modification replaces Xenon light source with LED; LED module includes additional software controls for hardware management.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical performance data from a prospective trial (Chiang et al., 2007) using RetCam II supports the screening indication. Study involved 67 infants (31-37 weeks PMA) imaged by neonatal nurses. Three expert graders compared RetCam images against binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy (BIO). Sensitivity for Type 2 threshold ROP or worse was 1.0 (95% CI: 0.868, 1.0) for all graders; specificity ranged from 0.851 to 0.883. Image quality was rated adequate/possibly adequate in 93.3-100% of cases. Animal studies confirmed LED FA images are equivalent to Xenon.
Technological Characteristics
Ophthalmic camera system; digital handpiece with multiple lenses; halogen and LED light sources. Connectivity via onboard computer for storage/export. Complies with IEC 60601-1 (electrical safety) and IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC). LED module utilizes software-based hardware controls. System includes console monitor, footswitch, and keyboard interface.
Indications for Use
Indicated for general ophthalmic imaging (retinal, corneal, external), photodocumentation of pediatric ocular diseases (ROP), and screening for Type 2 pre-threshold, Type 1, or threshold ROP in 35-37 week postmenstrual infants.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ophthalmic camera is an AC-powered device intended to take photographs of the eye and the surrounding area.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is a photorefractor or a general-use ophthalmic camera, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 886.9.
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| 510(K) Summary<br>K102859 | CLARITY MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. |
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| Regulatory Authority: | Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990, 21 CFR 807.92 |
| Device Name: | RetCam 3 Ophthalmic Imaging System |
| Common Name(s): | Ophthalmic Imaging System |
| Classification Name(s): | Ophthalmic Camera |
| Manufacturer: | Clarity Medical Systems, Inc. |
| Reg. Number: | 2952489 |
| Address: | 5775 W. Las Positas Blvd.<br>Pleasanton, CA 94588-4084 |
| Telephone: | (925) 463-7984 |
| Classification(s): | |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Classification Panel: | Ophthalmology |
| Product Code(s): | HKI |
| Equivalent Predicate<br>Device: | RetCam 3 Ophthalmic Imaging System, K090326, K081858<br>RetCam II Ophthalmic Imaging System, K090326, K081858 |
#### Device Description:
The RetCam 3 Ophthalmic Imaging System utilizes a digital camera in a handpiece with multiple field of view lenses to capture color ophthalmic digital images including retinal, corneal, and external images. An on board computer is used to store, view, retrieve, and export the digital ophthalmic images. A standard Halogen light source is used to provide illumination to the eye through the handpiece. An optional Xenon light source is also available with the RetCam 3 to facilitate imaging with fluorescein angiography. Light intensity, camera focus, and image capture are controlled by the use of a RetCam 3 footswitch and can also be controlled by a keyboard on the RetCam 3 consoles. A console monitor is provided with the RetCam 3 for viewing images. Proprietary software is installed in the computer to capture, store, view, retrieve, and export ophthalmic images.
A device modification to the RetCam 3 is being made to replace the Xenon light source module with an LED light source module. Third party testing has been performed and formal certification has been obtained verifying compliance with the applicable IEC 60601 electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility standards. Bench testing has verified comparable safe maximum light irradiance output of the Xenon and LED light source modules. Bench testing has verified comparable fluoresce dye responses to the Xenon and LED light sources.
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#### Indication for Use:
- General ophthalmic imaging including retinal, corneal, and external imaging. .
- Photodocumentation of pediatric ocular diseases including retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). ♥
- Screening for Type 2 pre-threshold retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) (zone 1, stage 1 or 2, . without plus disease, or zone 2, stage 3, without plus disease) or treatment-requiring ROP, defined as Type 1 ROP (zone 1, any stage, with plus disease; zone 1, stage 3 without plus disease; or zone 2, stage 2 or 3, with plus disease) or threshold ROP (at least 5 contiguous or 8 non-contiguous clock hours of stage 3 in zone 1 or 2, with plus disease)* in 35-37 week postmenstrual infants.
#### *References:
- 1. Cryotherapy for Retinopathy of Prematurity Cooperative Group. Multicenter trial of cryotherapy for retinopathy of prematurity: preliminary results. Archives of Ophthalmology 1988; 106(4):471-479.
- 2. Early Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity Cooperative Group. Revised indications for the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity: results of the Early Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity Randomized Trial. Archives of Ophthalmology 2003; 121(12):1684-1694.
#### Clinical Performance Data:
Chiang, et. al. (Telemedical Retinopathy of Prematurity Diagnosis Accuracy and, Reliability, and Image Quality; Archives of Ophthalmology; 2007;125(11):1531-1538) reported the results of a prospective trial to measure the accuracy, reliability, and image quality of RetCam wide-field digital images to screen for ROP. Eyes from 67 consecutive infants underwent RetCam wide-field digital retinal imaging by trained neonatal nurses using a standard protocol of 3 images per eye and the 130 degree lens. The infants were 31 to 33 weeks and/or 35 to 37 weeks postmenstrual age (PMA).
Images were interpreted by three expert retinal specialist graders who provided a diagnosis and evaluation of image quality. Findings were compared with a reference standard of binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy (BIO) by experienced pediatric ophthalmologists. The target condition (referral warranted disease-the presence of Type 2 pre-threshold or worse ROP) in this study that supports the use of RetCam as an ROP screening tool is Type 2 Pre-threshold ROP (Zone 1, Stage 1 or 2, without plus disease, or Zone 2, Stage 3, without plus disease) or treatment requiring ROP (Zone 1, any stage, with Plus disease; Zone 1, stage 3 without plus disease; or Zone 2, stage 2 or 3 with Plus disease) or threshold ROP (at least 5 contiguous or 8 non-contiguous clock hours of stage 3 in zone 1 or 2, with plus disease) at 35-37 weeks PMA.
| | Performance For Type 2 Threshold ROP Or Worse | | | |
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| Grader | Sensitivity | ~95% CI for<br>Sensitivity | Specificity | ~95% CI for<br>Specificity |
| A | 1.0 (26/26) | (0.868, 1.0) | 0.883 (83/94) | (0.802, 0.933) |
| B | 1.0 (26/26) | (0.868, 1.0) | 0.851 (80/94) | (0.765, 0.909) |
| C | 1.0 (26/26) | (0.868, 1.0) | 0.851 (80/94) | (0.765, 0.909) |
# Sensitivity and Specificity Statistics by Grader
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## Image Quality
Before providing a diagnosis for each image set, the 3 retinal specialist graders assessed the technical quality of the images for "adequate", "possibly adequate" or "inadequate". Each of them found that images taken at 35-37 weeks PMA by trained NICU nurses were technically "adequate" or "possibly adequate" at a rate of 93.3% to 100%.
#### Animal Studies
Image results were obtained using an approved LyChron non-clinical study protocol. The stated purpose of the protocol was to provide a controlled image comparison of both the Xenon and LED FA light sources in the same animal model. The images obtained with the LED FA light source are substantially equivalent in contrast and detail to images obtained using the Xenon FA module.
#### Bench Testing
IEC 60601-1 electrical safety testing, IEC 60601-1-2 EMC testing, and maximum light irradiance testing were conducted in accordance with established protocols. All testing demonstrated compliance with necessary electrical, EMC, and light safety requirements.
#### Conclusion
There are slight differences between the Xenon and LED generated light sources worth noting;
- FA light source Light output at the handpiece is in the same wavelength. . Though the values not are identical they have no adverse safety impact.
- FA Light Irradiance Irradiance levels also not identical but both Xenon and the . new LED light source meet ACIGH TLV specifications and have no adverse safety impact.
- FA Module software The LED FA light source has added software controls to . hardware controls whereas the Xenon based light source required no software. Accordingly, all appropriate V&V activities are complete. Safety has been demonstrated as not adversely impacted.
The Clinical Performance data note above was gathered using the RetCam II Ophthalmic Imaging System and supports the Indication for Use for both the RetCam II Ophthalmic Imaging System and the RetCam 3 Ophthalmic Imaging System as cleared in K090326.
#### Company Contact:
Gary A. Seeger Vice President, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Clarity Medical Systems, Inc.
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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Clarity Medical Systems, Inc. c/o Gary A. Seeger Vice President, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs 5775 West Las Positas Blvd. St. 200 Pleasanton, CA 94588
Re: K102859
Trade/Device Name: RetCam3 Ophthalmic Imaging System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.1120 Regulation Name: Ophthalmic camera Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HKI Dated: March 15, 2011 Received: March 16, 2011
. APR 2 0 2011
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We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the devicereferenced 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. 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 Statement(s) for each and all above listed RetCam Systems:
- General ophthalmic imaging including retinal, corneal, and external imaging; .
- Photodocumentation of pediatric ocular diseases including retinopathy of prematurity . (ROP).
- · Screening for Type 2 pre-threshold retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) (zone 1, stage 1 or 2, without plus disease, or zone 2, stage 3, without plus disease) or treatment-requiring ROP, defined as Type 1 ROP (zone 1, any stage, with plus disease; zone 1, stage 3 without plus disease; or zone 2, stage 2 or 3, with plus disease) or threshold ROP (at least 5 contiguous or 8 non-contiguous clock hours of stage 3 in zone 1 or 2, with plus disease)* in 35-37 week postmenstrual infants.
*References:
- 1. Cryotherapy for Retinopathy of Prematurity Cooperative Group. Multicenter trial of cryotherapy for retinopathy of prematurity: preliminary results. Archives of Ophthalmology 1988; 106{4):471-479.
- 2. Early Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity Cooperative Group. Revised indications for the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity: results of the Early Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity Randomized Trial. Archives of Ophthalmology 2003; 121(12):1684-1694.
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