Sensor Medical Family of Vitrectomy Lenses and Products
K142715 · Sensor Medical Technology, LLC · HJK · Dec 16, 2014 · Ophthalmic
Device Facts
Record ID
K142715
Device Name
Sensor Medical Family of Vitrectomy Lenses and Products
Applicant
Sensor Medical Technology, LLC
Product Code
HJK · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Dec 16, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.1385
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Sensor Medical Family of Vitrectomy Lenses and Products allows visualization of the ocular fundus, vitreous and retinal structures during vitrectomy surgery.
Device Story
Sensor Medical Family of Vitrectomy Lenses and Products are single-use, sterile, disposable ophthalmic devices used during vitrectomy surgery. The family includes various lenses (Plano, Magnifier, Bi-Concave, Prism, Osher 78 D), suture rings, silicone rings, and lens forceps. Designed based on the classic Goldmann contact lens, the PMMA optical elements are placed directly on the globe or cornea. When used with an operating microscope, they provide a binocular, stereoscopic view of the ocular fundus, vitreous, and retinal structures. These devices assist surgeons in visualizing internal eye anatomy to perform surgical procedures. The lenses are interchangeable with various manufacturers' rings and forceps.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: PMMA (acrylic) optical elements. Form factor: Single-use, disposable contact lenses and surgical accessories (rings, forceps). Principle: Optical visualization via binocular stereoscopic view through an operating microscope. No electronic components or software.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing vitrectomy surgery requiring visualization of the ocular fundus, vitreous, and retinal structures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) diagnostic contact lens is a device that is a curved shell of PMMA intended to be applied for a short period of time directly on the globe or cornea of the eye for diagnosis or therapy of intraocular abnormalities.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
December 16, 2014
Sensor Medical Technology, LLC c/o Ms. Maureen O'Connell O'Connell Regulatory Consultants, Inc. 5 Timber Lane North Reading, Massachusetts 01864
Re: K142715 Trade/Device Name: Sensor Medical Family of Vitrectomy Lenses and Products Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.1385
Regulation Name: Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Diagnostic Contact Lens Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HJK, HNR Dated: October 20, 2014 Received: October 21, 2014
Dear Ms. O'Connell:
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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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) K142715
#### Device Name
Sensor Medical Family of Vitrectomy Lenses and Products
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Sensor Medical Family of Vitrectomy Lenses and Products allows visualization of the ocular fundus, vireous and retinal structures during vitrectomy surgery.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <span style="font-size: 20px;">☑</span> |
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| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | <span style="font-size: 20px;">☐</span> |
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### 510(k) SUMMARY
### Sensor Medical Technology LLC Sensor Medical Family of Vitrectomy Lenses and Products
### Name of Device and Name/Address of Sponsor
Sensor Medical Family of Vitrectomy Lenses and Products
Sensor Medical Technology LLC 23175 224th Place SE, Suite C Maple Valley, WA 98038
### Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared
Maureen O'Connell O'Connell Regulatory Consultants, Inc. 5 Timber Lane North Reading, MA 01864 Phone: (978) 207-1245 Facsimile: (978) 824-2541
December 11, 2014 Date Prepared:
#### Common or Usual Name
PMMA diagnostic contact lens and ophthalmic forceps
#### Classification Name and Regulation
Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) diagnostic contact lens 21 CFR 886.1385, HJK Ophthalmic Panel
Manual ophthalmic surgical instrument 21 CRF 886.4350, HNR Ophthalmic Panel
#### Predicate Devices
Ocular Instruments Disposable Vitrectomy Lens Kit (K012096)
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### Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Sensor Medical Family of Vitrectomy Lenses and Products allows visualization of the ocular fundus, vitreous and retinal structures during vitrectomy surgery.
### Device Description
The Sensor Medical Family of Vitrectomy Lenses and Products includes single-use, disposable, sterile devices for use during vitrectomy surgery. The following devices are included in the family: Plano Lens, Magnifier Lens, Bi-Concave Lens, 20 degree Prism Lens, 30 degree Prism Lens, Osher 78 D Lens, Suture Ring, Silicone Ring, and Lens Forceps.
The Sensor Medical Family of Vitrectomy Lenses and Products is designed around the classic Goldmann contact lens. Each style of lens is of similar design, with slight variations in the posterior surface shape to provide excellent visualization of the ocular anatomical areas for the particular intended use. When used in conjunction with an operating microscope, the ophthalmic lenses provide a binocular and stereoscopic view of the specific optical region of the eye.
The lenses typically consist of a PMMA (acrylic) optical element that is applied for a short period of time directly on the globe or cornea of the eye.
## Performance Data
No performance data is provided since no new questions of safety and effectiveness are raised.
## Substantial Equivalence
The Sensor Medical Family of Vitrectomy Lenses and Products is substantially equivalent to the Ocular Instruments Disposable Vitrectomy Lens Kit (K012096) (the "predicate device") that the FDA has already cleared. The Sensor Medical Family of Vitrectomy Lenses and Products has the same intended use and similar indications for use, technological characteristics, and principles of operation as the previously cleared predicate.
Each of the Sensor Medical Family of Vitrectomy Lenses is equivalent to one of the lenses from the predicate device family of lenses. Each individual lens is compared with the relevant lens from the predicate family. Each individual lens had identical specifications to its identified predicate with the exception of the following:
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The Sensor Magnifier Lens is equivalent to the Ocular Instruments Magnifying Lens. Both are used for manipulation of retinal membranes and both have a 30 degree field of view. The magnification differs slightly; 1.2x for the Sensor lens and 1.49x for the Ocular Instruments lens. This is a very marginal difference in that the dilation of the patient's pupil is the limiting factor during a vitrectomy. Therefore, this minor difference has not impact on the safety or effectiveness of the Sensor Magnifier Lens.
The Sensor 20 degree Prism Lens is equivalent to the Ocular Instruments 20 degree Disposable Vitrectomy Lens. Both lenses are used for visualization of peripheral posterior structures and both have a 1.02x magnification. The field of view is 36 degrees for the Sensor lens and 33 degrees for the Ocular Instruments lens. This very minor difference has no impact on the safety or effectiveness of the lens during vitrectomy surgery as the patient's pupil dilation is the limiting factor.
The Sensor 30 degree Prism Lens is equivalent to the Ocular Instruments 30 degree Disposable Vitrectomy Lens. Both lenses are used for visualization of peripheral posterior structures and both have a 1.02x magnification. The field of view is 36 degrees for the Sensor lens and 33 degrees for the Ocular Instruments lens. This very minor difference has no impact on the safety or effectiveness of the lens during vitrectomy surgery as the patient's pupil dilation is the limiting factor.
The Sensor Osher 78 degree Lens is equivalent to the Ocular Instruments 78 degree Maxfield Lens. Both lenses are used for visualization of peripheral posterior structures and both have a 0.77x magnification. The field of view is 80 degrees for the Sensor lens and 85 degrees for the Ocular Instruments lens. This very minor difference has no impact on the safety or effectiveness of the lens during vitrectomy surgery as the patient's pupil dilation is the limiting factor.
There are some very minor variations in specifications in comparing some of the lenses that do not affect the safety or efficacy of the lenses. However the variations are so slight that the lenses are interchangeable with the various manufacturers suture rings, lens forceps or silicone rings.
Minor differences between the subject device and the predicate device do not raise new questions of safety or efficacy. The Sensor Medical Family of Vitrectomy Lenses and Products is as safe and effective as its predicate device, and thus, substantially equivalent.
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