EyeSuite Imaging is a software program intended for use for controlling digital imaging devices and for acceptance, transfer, display, storage and digital processing of documentational ophthalmic images and videos, acquired from computerized diagnostic instruments, through direct connection or through networks. EyeSuite Basic is a patient and examination management system, acting as a base and communication platform for other EyeSuite software components.
Device Story
Software platform for ophthalmic imaging; interfaces with slit lamp-mounted cameras (e.g., Haag-Streit IM900, CM900). Inputs: digital images/videos from diagnostic instruments. Operation: user controls camera parameters (exposure, gain, white balance); software captures, displays, stores, and processes data (brightness, contrast, sharpness adjustments, overlays, pixel measurements). Used in clinical settings by eye care professionals. Output: visual records for documentation and patient education. No diagnostic capability. Integrates with DICOM PACS for storage. Facilitates clinical decision-making by providing high-quality documentation of ocular structures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Bench testing only. Software validation and image capture testing confirmed performance as intended. Compliance with IEC 62304, IEC 62366, and IEC 60601-1 verified.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based image management system; runs on Windows OS. Connectivity: DICOM PS 3:2011, LAN. Image formats: JPEG (lossy), TIFF (lossless), MJPEG. Features: camera control, image enhancement (brightness, contrast, sharpness), measurement tools (pixel-based), and database management. Standards: ISO 14971:2007, IEC 62366:2007, IEC 62304:2006, IEC 60601-1:2005, IEC 10918-1:1994.
Indications for Use
Indicated for eye care professionals to control ophthalmic imaging devices and manage, store, display, and process ophthalmic images and videos for documentation purposes. No specific patient population or contraindications defined.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A medical image management and processing system is a device that provides one or more capabilities relating to the review and digital processing of medical images for the purposes of interpretation by a trained practitioner of disease detection, diagnosis, or patient management. The software components may provide advanced or complex image processing functions for image manipulation, enhancement, or quantification that are intended for use in the interpretation and analysis of medical images. Advanced image manipulation functions may include image segmentation, multimodality image registration, or 3D visualization. Complex quantitative functions may include semi-automated measurements or time-series measurements.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls; voluntary standards—Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Std., Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) Std., Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Test Pattern).
Predicate Devices
Nidek Advanced Vision Information System (NAVIS) (K013694)
IMAGEnet Professional PC Software System (K082364)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
September 10, 2014
Haag-Streit AG % Ms. Dawn Tibodeau Third Party 510(k) Project Coordinator TUV SUD America, Inc. 1775 Old Highway 8 NW New Brighton, MN 55112-1891
Re: K142423
Trade/Device Name: EyeSuite Imaging Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture Archiving and Communications System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NFJ Dated: August 26, 2014 Received: August 28, 2014
Dear Ms. Tibodeau:
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.
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Sincerely yours.
Kesia Y. Alexander -S
for Malvina B. Eydelman, M.D. 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
510(k) Number (if known)
Device Name EyeSuite Imaging
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
EyeSuite Imaging is a software program intended for use for controlling digital imaging devices and for acceptance. transfer, display, storage and digital processing of documentational ophthalmic images and videos, acquired from computerized diagnostic instruments, through direct connection or through networks.
EyeSuite Basic is a patient and examination management system, acting as a base and communication platform for other EyeSuite software components.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# Chapter 5: 510(k) Summary
#### 1. 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92(c).
#### 2. Submitter of this Pre-Market Notification:
Haag-Streit AG Gartenstadtstrasse 10 3098 Koeniz / Switzerland Telephone: +41 31 978 01 11 Facsimile: +41 31 978 02 82
Establishment Registration Number: 1000176188
Contact Person: Oscar Banz Head of Quality Management & Regulatory Affairs Telephone: +41 31 978 01 48 Facsimile: +41 31 978 02 82 E-mail: oscar.banz@haag-streit.com
This summary was prepared on August 11, 2014
# 3. Trade Name of the Device
EyeSuite Imaging
# 4. Common / Usual Name
Picture archiving and communications system
# 5. Classification Name
Device Classification Name: Regulation Medical Specialty: Review Panel: Product Code: Regulation number:
System, Image Management, Ophthalmic Ophthalmic 86 - Ophthalmic NFJ 21 CFR 892.2050 - Picture archiving and communications svstem Class II
Device Class:
# 6. Predicate Devices
| Trade / Device Name: | Nidek Advanced Vision Information System (NAVIS) |
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| Applicant: | NIDEK, Inc., 21911 Erie Ln., Lake Forest, CA 92630 |
| 510(k) Premarket Notification number: | K013694 |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | NFJ |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.2050 - Picture archiving and communications system |
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510(k)
| Trade / Device Name: | IMAGEnet Professional PC Software System |
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| Applicant: | TOPCON Corp., 310 Terrace Avenue, Suite 201,<br>Cincinnati OH 45220 |
| 510(k) Premarket Notification number: | K082364 |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | NFJ |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.2050 - Picture archiving and communication<br>system |
# 7. General Device Description
EyeSuite Imaging is a software used by eye care professionals together with imaging systems on Haaq-Streit slit lamps or other devices. EveSuite Imaging requires a computer running Microsoft Windows in one of the following versions:
- Windows XP, SP3 (32 Bit) ●
- Windows Vista, SP2 (32 and 64 Bit) .
- . Windows 7. SP1 (32 and 64 Bit)
- Windows 8 and 8.1 (32 and 64 Bit) .
A slit lamp is an instrument consisting of a light source that can be focused to shine a thin sheet of light into the eye. It is used in conjunction with a biomicroscope. The lamp facilitates an examination of the anterior segment, or frontal structures and posterior segment, of the human eye. With an imaging system a two dimensional image or video of what is seen through the biomicroscope can be recorded into widely used data formats, such as TIFF or JPEG in case of still images or MJPEG in case of a video. These records can be used for documentational purpose or to explain findings to the patient. It is optionally possible to connect the software to a DICOM PACS for storing the recorded image data.
EyeSuite Imaging allows the user to control the Haag-Streit imaging devices attached to the slit lamp or other devices, enables recording of images or videos, allows to view, modify and store the results together with accompanying information such as patient data, information on camera settings or notes of the examiner. The examiner may also highlight significant image features by using the provided draw and measure tools that allow to add predefined overlays, pixel measurements or angle measurements in the image plane. The software is not able and not intended to provide any diagnosis, but it helps the user to examine the visible structures of the eye and enables him to present and store his findings.
EyeSuite Imaging is a software application which is part of the Haag-Streit EyeSuite software product family that is licensed to customers of Haag-Streit Imaging devices. All imaging data acquisition, processing or consistency-check related features are provided by the EyeSuite Imaging Extension component and the EyeSuite Imaging Viewer component. Standard elements such as user management, patient management. database connections, basic settings, installation and backup routines are provided by the EyeSuite Basic component. The architectural decision of isolating standard features into the EyeSuite Basic component was made to reuse these features in other EyeSuite software products.
The imaging modules supported by EyeSuite Imaging are the Haag-Streit IM900 and the Haag-Streit CM900. The EyeSuite Imaging software allows to take control of camera features such as exposure time, camera gain or white balance settings. The release modules supported by EyeSuite Imaging are the Haag-Streit RM01, the Haag-Streit RMX01 and the Haag-Streit Footswitch. These supplementary devices are registered accessory parts to the class II slit lamp microscope (FDA clearance number K100202),
The recommendations of the following guidance were addressed: Guidance for the Submission Of Premarket Notifications for Medical Image Management Devices -Document issued on: July 27, 2000
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510(k)
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#### 8. Indications for Use
EyeSuite Imaging is a software program intended for use for controlling digital imaging devices and for acceptance, transfer, display, storage and digital processing of documentational ophthalmic images and videos, acquired from computerized diagnostic instruments, through direct connection or through networks.
EyeSuite Basic is a patient and examination management system, acting as a base and communication platform for other EyeSuite software components.
#### 9. Comparison with Predicate Devices
It is the opinion of Haag-Streit AG that EyeSuite Imaging is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices IMAGEnet Professional PC Software System (K082364) and Nidek Advanced Vision Information System (K013694). The indications for use statement for EyeSuite Imaging is similar to the indications for use of the predicate devices cited in this application. The technological comparison demonstrates that EyeSuite Imaging is functionally equivalent to the predicate devices.
The similarities and differences between the subject device EyeSuite Imaging and the predicate devices and how these differences do not impact the safety and effectiveness of the device are provided below.
- . EyeSuite Imaging and the predicate devices comprise of a central database to store patient data and diagnostic documents.
- . EyeSuite Imaging and the predicate devices are capable of capturing images and videos in various formats like JPEG (lossy), TIFF (lossles) or MJPEG.
- . EyeSuite Imaging and the predicate devices are capable of controlling supported camera systems and exposure parameters like signal gain, exposure time or white balance. (by default or as a separate option)
- . EyeSuite Imaging and the predicate devices provide the management, storage and processing and display of patient, diagnostic, video and image data.
- EyeSuite Imaging and the predicate devices are client-server systems that provide a software application (client) to view or modify the stored data in the database (server).
- EyeSuite Imaging and the predicate devices provide a function to add text notes to medical records.
- EyeSuite Imaging and the predicate devices NAVIS (K013694) and IMAGEnet (K082364) provide a function to highlight features in images.
- . EyeSuite Imaging and the predicate devices NAVIS (K013694) and IMAGEnet (K082364) provide functions to enhance image brightness, contrast and sharpness.
- EyeSuite Imaging provides the measurement functionality in pixels whereas the predicate . devices NAVIS (K013694) and IMAGEnet (K082364) do measurements in mm. The measurement function in EveSuite Imaging has been verified and the results indicate that the difference in this function does not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness.
- . EyeSuite Imaging and the predicate devices provide a search function to retrieve medical records linked to a specific patient.
- EyeSuite Imaging and the predicate devices include a function to export and import data. ●
- EyeSuite Imaging and the predicate devices can produce printouts of the stored data. ●
- EyeSuite Imaging and the predicate devices comprise an image compare function by ● displaying images side by side.
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- . EveSuite Imaging and the predicate devices can connect to LAN and have DICOM interface (by default or as a separate option)
The performed evaluation of EyeSuite Imaging supports the indications for use statement and demonstrates that the device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. The technological characteristics of EyeSuite Imaging are similar to those of the predicate devices. In conclusion, EyeSuite Imaging shares similar technological characteristics with the predicate devices, both in terms of the manner in which images are captured, and stored, as well as the operation of the device by the intended user.
The minor differences between EyeSuite Imaging and the predicate devices are insignificant and do not impact the safety and effectiveness of the device.
Haag-Streit believes that EyeSuite Imaging is as safe and effective as its predicate devices as it does not introduce new indications for use, raise new types of safety and effectiveness, or introduce new technology.
# 10. General Safety and Effectiveness Concerns
The device labeling contains instructions for use and any necessary cautions and warnings to provide for safe and effective use of this device.
Risk management is ensured via a risk analysis in compliance with ISO 14971:2007 + Corrected version 2007-10-01 and IEC 62366:2007 to identify potential hazards. These potential hazards are controlled via software development, verification and validation testing.
EyeSuite Imaging complies with voluntary standards DICOM PS 3:2011, IEC 10918-1:1994 + Technical Corrigendum 1:2005, ISO 14971:2007 + Corrected version 2007-10-01, IEC 62304:2006 and IEC 60601-1:2005 + A1:2012. Software Unit, Integration and System Testing are performed for verification and validation.
The software EyeSuite Imaging is not able and not intended to provide any diagnosis; therefore it was decided to not comply with the voluntary standard SMPTE RP 133-1991.
The device has no patient contacting materials and is utilized only by trained professionals. The output of the device is evaluated by trained professionals allowing sufficient review for identification ant intervention in the event of a malfunction.
# 11. Discussion of Nonclinical Performance Data
As the software is not able and not intended to provide any diagnosis, no nonclinical performance data was necessary to verify the safety and efficacy of the device. The software helps the user to examine the visible structures of the eye and enables him to present and store his findings.
Software validation testing and image capture testing were performed on the EyeSuite Imaging Software. Test results for the EyeSuite Imaging Software demonstrated sufficient agreement with captured images. EyeSuite Imaging was found to perform as intended. The results of performance testing and software validation testing did not raise any issues on the safety or effectiveness of the device.
- . Chapter 16.9.1.19: 1182_1021525_06011_Test Case 006 Capturing Imaging Data
- Chapter 16.9.1.16: 1182_1021525_03011_Test Case 003 Drawing Overlays .
- Chapter 16.9.1.28: 1182 1021525 17001 Test Case 017 Quantities and units .
- Chapter 16.9.1.20: 1182_1021525_07011_Test Case 007 Image Evaluation ●
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To meet the requirements of Section 514 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act and to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the software EyeSuite Imaging we have used the following FDA - recognized standards IEC 62366:2007, IEC 62304:2006 and IEC 60601-1:2005 + A1:2012. Test results for the EyeSuite Imaging Software demonstrated that the listed standards are met.
- . Chapter 16.9.1.13: 1182_1021525_00021_Test Case 000 Design Verification
- . Chapter 16.9.1.32: 1182 1021525 24021 Test Case 024 Instructions for Use
The EveSuite Imaging software is DICOM PS 3:2011 compliant according to the DICOM conformance statement of the EyeSuite software package.
- Chapter 9.7: 1187 7220382 02040 DICOM Conformance Statement EyeSuite .
The EyeSuite Imaging software uses JPEG compression compliant to IEC 10918-1:1994 + Technical Corrigendum 1:2005.
- Chapter 16.9.1.044: 1183_1021526_40001_Test Case U40 DefaultUtilsJPEG .
#### 12. Discussion of Clinical Performance Data
As the software is not able and not intended to provide any diagnosis, no clinical performance data was necessary to verify the safety and efficacy of the device. The software helps the user to examine the visible structures of the eye and enables him to present and store his findings.
#### 13. Conclusions
The software EyeSuite Imaging has been tested and found to perform as intended.
The software has been compared to the promotional material of the predicate devices, which are all legally marketed, and found to be substantially equivalent.
Therefore we conclude that the software EyeSuite Imaging is safe and effective for its intended use when used according to its Instructions for Use.
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