ENVISU SPECTRAL DOMAIN OPHTHALMIC IMAGING SYSTEM (SDOIS)
K120057 · Bioptigen, Inc. · HLI · May 11, 2012 · Ophthalmic
Device Facts
Record ID
K120057
Device Name
ENVISU SPECTRAL DOMAIN OPHTHALMIC IMAGING SYSTEM (SDOIS)
Applicant
Bioptigen, Inc.
Product Code
HLI · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
May 11, 2012
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.1570
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Real-World Evidence, Pediatric
Real-World Evidence
Submission
Device
Sponsor
RWD Sources
RWE Use Summary
Key Tags
K120057 · May 11, 2012
ENVISU SPECTRAL DOMAIN OPHTHALMIC IMAGING SYSTEM (SDOIS)
Bioptigen, Inc.
Peer-reviewed clinical literature
The sponsor utilized a review of published clinical literature to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the handheld SDOIS device for pediatric populations, as no independent clinical testing was conducted by the sponsor.
Pediatric population; Handheld imaging; Clinical literature review
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
Review of existing peer-reviewed clinical literature; Literature review
Pediatric populations
Not applicable for this study
Safety and effectiveness of handheld SDOIS
Indications for Use
Bioptigen Envisu™ Spectral Domain Ophthalmic Imaging System (Envisu™ SDOIS) is intended to acquire, process, display and save depth-resolved images of ocular tissue microstructure using Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SDOCT). The Envisu™ SDOIS is indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of physiologic and pathologic conditions of the eye through non-contact optical imaging. Imaging of the various tissues of the eye is supported through the use of interchangeable lenses. It is indicated for use on patient populations from premature and neonatal infants to adult, and is suitable for patients ambulatory or confined. The system is indicated for use in upright or supine imaging, handheld or mounted, and is suited for imaging patients under anesthesia.
Device Story
Envisu SDOIS is a mobile, non-contact, near-infrared spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) system. It uses a low-power broadband SLED light source (760-930 nm) and a spectrometer with a line-scan camera to capture backscattered radiation from ocular tissues. The system transforms these signals into depth-resolved images of retinal, corneal, scleral, and conjunctival microstructures. Operated by clinicians in clinical settings, the device features a lightweight handheld scanner or a mounted configuration for patient comfort. InVivoVue Clinic software processes and displays images, allowing for registration, averaging, manual caliper measurements, 3D visualization, and report generation. Output assists clinicians in diagnosing ocular conditions by visualizing tissue scattering properties. Benefits include flexible imaging for pediatric, supine, or anesthetized patients without requiring a chin rest.
Clinical Evidence
No independent clinical trials conducted by the manufacturer. Evidence relies on a review of peer-reviewed clinical literature, which reported the handheld SDOIS as a safe, non-invasive, and effective method for evaluating the eye in pediatric populations. Bench testing included electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), optical emission safety (IEC 60825-1, ISO 15004-2), image resolution, and software validation.
Technological Characteristics
Spectral Domain OCT; SLED light source (760-930 nm); Class 1 LED; Galvanometric mirror scanner; Transmission grating/spectrometer detection; 32,000 A-scans/s; Axial resolution <4-6 µm; Lateral resolution 9-25 µm; Imaging depth up to 3.4 mm (air); Windows-based software (InVivoVue Clinic); Mobile cart with UPS; Handheld or mounted form factor.
Indications for Use
Indicated for aid in diagnosis of physiologic and pathologic eye conditions via non-contact optical imaging of ocular tissue microstructure. Applicable to all patient populations from premature and neonatal infants to adults; suitable for ambulatory, confined, or anesthetized patients.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ophthalmoscope is an AC-powered or battery-powered device containing illumination and viewing optics intended to examine the media (cornea, aqueous, lens, and vitreous) and the retina of the eye.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an AC-powered opthalmoscope, a battery-powered opthalmoscope, or a hand-held ophthalmoscope replacement battery, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 886.9.
Predicate Devices
Spectral Domain Ophthalmic Imaging System (SDOIS) (K063343)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K120057
New Traditional 510(k)
bioptigen
MAY 1 1 2012
#### 510(K) SUMMARY (PER 21 CFR 807.92) -
Date Prepared: December 23, 2011
#### SUBMITTER INFORMATION
| 510(k) Owner and Device Manufacturer: | Bioptigen, Inc. |
|---------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| Registration Number: | 3006809695 |
| Address: | 104 T.W. Alexander, Building 2, Durham, NC 27709 |
| Phone: | +1 919 314 5500 |
| Fax: | +1 919 314 5501 |
Contact:
Dawn Reilly-O'Dell, RAC Full Circle Regulatory Consulting, LLC +1 919 410 7497 (Phone) dreilly@bioptigen.com (Email)
#### DEVICE IDENTIFICATION
Trade or proprietary name:
Envisu™ Spectral Domain Ophthalmic Imaging System (SDOIS) Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT) Common or usual name: Ophthalmoscope, AC-powered; Classification name: Tomography, Optical Coherence ни, ово Product Codes: 886.1570 Regulation Number:
#### INTENDED USE
Bioptigen Envisu™ Spectral Domain Ophthalmic Imaging System (SDOIS) is intended to acquire, process, display and save depth-resolved images of ocular tissue microstructure using Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT).
The Envisu SDOIS is indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of physiologic and pathologic conditions of the eye through non-contact optical imaging of the various tissues of the eye is supported through the use of interchangeable lenses. It is indicated for use on patient populations from premature and neonatal infants to adult, and is suitable for patients ambulatory or confined. The system is indicated for use in upright or supine imaging, handheld or mounted, and is suited for imaģing patients under anesthesia.
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New Traditional 510(k)
# bioptigen
#### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The Envisu™ SDOIS is substantially equivalent to the predicate SDOIS in technology, safety and effectiveness. The Envisu™ SDOIS incorporates a number of design changes, but it shares the same fundamental spectral domain optical coherence tomography imaging technology and incoherent superluminiscent light emitting diode technology as the predicate SDOIS. The differences between the 2006 predicate, K063343, and the current subject SDOIS are the following design modifications incorporated to enhance device usability and performance:
- . Upgraded spectrometer line-scan camera allowing 32,000 A-scans/second for faster imaging speeds with no increase in patient irradiance
- . Added VHR light source option for improved axial resolution without increase in patient irradiant exposure
- . Revised scan head with enhanced ergonomics including handheld operation for improved clinical flexibility and patient comfort
- Mobile transport cart with Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)
- . Increased computer memory and processing speed
- . Additional objective lens options for cornea and related anterior imaging
- Updated Information for Use labeling to parallel the system changes and a new training manual to address use of the handheld scanner
- Added spectrometer design option for increased imaging depth to 3.4 mm in air (2.5 mm in tissue) for greater depth of imaging field
- . Upgraded IVVC software post-processing and visualization functionality including four new. features, which are the option to register and average multiple frames, the manual Onscreen Calipers, the 3D view and the option to generate Word-based reports
| Predicate Device | 510(k) Holder | 510(k) | Clearance Date |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-----------------|---------|-------------------|
| Spectral Domain Ophthalmic Imaging System (SDOIS) . | Bioptigen, Inc. | K063343 | December 13, 2006 |
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New Traditional 510(k)
#### Envisu SDOIS
## bioptigen
Predicate
SDOIS
#### Technological Comparison:
#### Medical Device
Indications for Use
Spectral Domain Imaging The System (SDOIS) is intended to acquire, process, display and save depth-resolved images of ocular microstructure tissue using Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SD-OCT). It is primarily intended for the imaging of retinal tissue, but the cornea, sclera and conjunctiva can also be imaged by changing the focal position. Indications for use evaluation include the of ophthalmic tissue in routine clinical examinations and as an aid in the diagnosis of conditions that affect the optical scattering properties of ocular tissue.
#### Subject Envisu™ SDOIS
Bioptigen Envisu™ Spectral Domain Ophthalmic Imaging system is intended to acquire, process, display and save depth-resolved images of ocular tissue microstructure using Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SDOCT). The Envisu™ SDOIS is indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of physiologic and pathologic conditions of the eye through non-contact optical imaging. Imaging of the various tissues of the eye is supported through the use of interchangeable lenses. It is indicated for use on patient populations from premature and neonatal infants to adult, and is suitable for patients ambulatory or confined. The system is indicated for use in upright or supine imaging, handheld or mounted, and is suited for imaging patients under anesthesia.
#### Categories
Method of Operation Light Source
Light Source Classification
Optical Power
Resolution, Lateral
Resolution, Axial
Depth Range (in tissue/air)
Scanner Type
#### Specifications
| SD-OCT | Same as predicate | |
|-------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| SLED | SLED | |
| High Resolution (HR) | HR: Same as predicate<br>VHR: Very High Resolution | |
| Class 1 LED | HR: Same as predicate | |
| | VHR: Class 1 LED | |
| < 750 µW at cornea | Same as predicate | |
| Retina: 20 µm in tissue<br>Anterior: ~25 um in tissue | Retina: same as predicate<br>Anterior Segment: 9, 12 and 25 um | |
| < 6 um in tissue | HR: Same as predicate<br>VHR: <4 µm in tissue | |
| 1.7 / 2.2 mm | Model C2200: 1.7 /2.3<br>Model C2300: 2.5 / 3.4 mm | |
| Galvanometric mirror pair | Same as predicate | |
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| Scan Patterns Available | Line, rectangular volume, circle, concentric rings, radial lines | Same as predicate |
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| Scan Pixels | Axial (depth): 512 or 1024<br>Lateral : User Selectable<br>Maximum 5,000 A-scans / B-scan<br>Maximum 150,000 total A-scans | Same as predicate |
| Scan Rate | 20,000 A-scans/s | 32,000 A-scans/s |
| Detection | Transmission Grating<br>Spectrometer / Line-Scan Camera | Same as predicate |
| Scanner Ergonomics | Mounted (tabletop) | Same as predicate or handheld |
| Patient Interface | Chin Rest Assembly | Same as predicate or None (Chin<br>Rest Assembly now optional) |
| Footprint | Stationary: 15" x 18"<br>Engine, 12" x 15" scanner | Mobile: 24" x 22" x 37.5" |
| Scanner Dimensions | 12" (h) x 6" (w) x 9"(d) | 7" (h) x 3" (w) x 9" (d)<br>h: incl handle / d: incl lens<br>Weight: ≤ 3.5 lbs |
| Software | InVivoVue™ 1.5 | InVivoVue™ Clinic 1.4 |
| Operating System | Windows XP | Same as predicate |
| Processor | Dual 3.4 GHz Xeon | Dual 2.0 GHz Quad Core |
| Memory | 2 GB | 4 GB |
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
New Traditional 510(k)
The Envisu™ SDOIS is a non-contact, non-invasive and mobile ophthalmic imaging device that can be used to view ocular tissue physiology and pathology through the interaction of light with the optical scattering properties of structures of the eye.
Like its predicate, the Envisu™ Spectral Domain Ophthalmic Imaging System (SDOIS) is a nearinfrared scanning imaging medical device designed to capture depth-resolved images of ocular tissue microstructure. It is available in "high (HR)" and "very-high (VHR)" resolution based on the SLED light source chosen. Each option includes an optical engine, a scanning head, an interchangeable lens set, a computer and the InVivoVue™ Clinic software for imaging of ocular tissue microstructures. The smaller system footprint and mobile security cart easily accommodate any clinical environment.
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| Envisu™<br>System | Maximum<br>Detector<br>Bandwidth (nm) | Maximum Image<br>Depth (mm in<br>tissue)1 | Pixel Resolution<br>(µm in tissue, 1024<br>pixels full depth) | Detection Type |
|-------------------|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| C2200 | 160 | 1.7 | 1.6 | Transmission |
| C2300 | 110 | 2.5 | 2.4 | Spectrometer,<br>Line-scan Camera |
The optical engine includes a low power broadband LED light source with bandwidths of 40 - 100 nm operating in the wavelength range between 760 - 930 nm and a spectrometer that detects backscattered radiation. The scanning head is flexibly designed to be used mounted or handheld for the mutual convenience and comfort of patient and ciinician. Handheld use of the light-weight (< 3.5 lbs), compact handheld scanner makes it possible to image pediatric patients, supine patients, or any patient that finds it difficult to sit upright or where it is clinically preferable to image without the constraint of a chin rest. Tabletop, chin-rest mediated imaging is enabled though a mounting accessory.
#### NON-CLINICAL PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY DATA
IEC-60601-1 electrical, IEC 60601-1-2 electromagnetic compatibility, IEC 60825-1 and ISO 15004-2 Group I optical emission and Class 1 LED safety, image resolution, image comparison and software validation testing have been conducted in accordance with established protocols. All testing has demonstrated compliance with applicable product requirements.
#### CLINICAL LITERATURE REVIEW
A review of existing peer-reviewed clinical literature publications has been completed. Published clinical data reported that the handheld SDOIS is a safe, noninvasive and effective method for evaluation of the eye for pediatric populations. Clinical testing has not been conducted independently by Bioptigen.
#### CONCLUSION
New Traditional 510/k)
The Envisu™ SDOIS has the same fundamental technology, method of operation and technological characteristics as the predicate SDOIS. It introduces new characteristics of mobility and ergonomic utility, including handheld imaging operation, which impact indications for use. Results of performance and safety testing verify that these modifications present no new issues regarding the Envisu™'s safety or effectiveness, and that the Envisu™ SDOIS remains a Class 1 LED , group 1, nonhazardous device eye safe under all operating conditions. In conclusion, the Envisu™ SDOIS is substantially equivalent to the predicate SDOIS device when used as labeled.
<sup>1</sup> Values are approximate, based on an average refractive index of 1.38
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
MAY 1 1 2012
Bioptigen, Inc. c/o Ms. Dawn Reilly-O'Dell, RAC Principal Consultant Full Circle Regulatory Consulting, LLC 104 T.W. Alexander Drive, P.O. Box 13569 Durham, North Carolina 27709
#### Re: K120057
Trade/Device Name: Envisu Spectral Domain Opthalmic Imaging System (SDOIS) C2200 and C2300 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.1570 Regulation Name: Ophthalmoscope Regulatory Class: Class II Product Codes: HLI, OBO Dated: May 4, 2012 Received: May 7, 2012
Dear Ms. Reilly-O'Dell:
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. 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must
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You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
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Sincerely yours,
Kesia Alexander
Malvina B. Evdelman, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic, Neurological, 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):
K120057
Device Name:
Envisu "M SDOIS (Spectral Domain Ophthalmic Imaging System)
Indications for Use:
Bioptigen Envisu™ Spectral Domain Ophthalmic Imaging System (Envisu™ SDOIS) is intended to acquire, process, display and save depth-resolved images of ocular tissue microstructure using Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography (SDOCT). The Envisu™ SDOIS is indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of physiologic and pathologic conditions of the eye through non-contact optical imaging. Imaging of the various tissues of the eye is supported through the use of interchangeable lenses. It is indicated for use on patient populations from premature and neonatal infants to adult, and is suitable for patients ambulatory or confined. The system is indicated for use in upright or supine imaging, handheld or mounted, and is suited for imaging patients under anesthesia.
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