K170761 · Lightmed USA, Inc. · IYO · Apr 13, 2018 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K170761
Device Name
LIGHTSonic BUBM
Applicant
Lightmed USA, Inc.
Product Code
IYO · Radiology
Decision Date
Apr 13, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1560
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
LIGHTSonic B | UBM is a non-invasion diagnostic ophthalmic ultrasound instrument specifically designed for measurements inside the ocular structures including orbital, anterior and posterior segment of eye.
Device Story
Portable ultrasound biometric ruler; used for ophthalmic applications. Inputs: ultrasonic echoes collected via B-scan or UBM probes (direct contact or immersion). Operation: microprocessor-controlled system converts echoes into digital pulses; generates 2D images and measurements (axial length, anterior chamber depth) based on time delays. Used in clinical settings by eye care professionals. Output: live 2D images and measurements displayed on LCD touch screen; supports DICOM connectivity for EMR integration, printing, and export (PDF, JPEG, AVI). Benefits: facilitates identification/measurement of ocular pathologies, particularly when view is obscured (e.g., cataracts).
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Performance validated via biocompatibility testing (ISO 10993-1, -5, -10), electrical safety (AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), and software verification/validation per FDA guidance for moderate level of concern devices.
Indicated for non-invasive diagnostic ophthalmic ultrasound imaging and measurement of ocular structures, including orbital, anterior, and posterior segments of the eye.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system is a device intended to project a pulsed sound beam into body tissue to determine the depth or location of the tissue interfaces and to measure the duration of an acoustic pulse from the transmitter to the tissue interface and back to the receiver. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A biopsy needle guide kit intended for use with an ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
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April 13, 2018
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Lightmed USA, Inc. % Ms. Angel Hsieh Regulatory Affairs Administrator 1130 Calle Cordillera SAN CLEMENTE CA 92673
Re: K170761
Trade/Device Name: LIGHTSonic B | UBM Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYO, ITX Dated: March 1, 2018 Received: April 2, 2018
Dear Ms. Hsieh:
We have reviewed vour 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,
Michael D. O'Hara For
Robert Ochs, Ph.D. Director Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K170761
Device Name
LIGHTSonic B | UBM
Indications for Use (Describe)
LIGHTSonic B | UBM is a non-invasion diagnostic ophthalmic ultrasound instrument specifically designed for measurements inside the ocular structures including orbital, anterior and posterior segment of eye.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <div> <span> <span style="font-size: 16px;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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# Section 5 510(k) Summary
#### I. SUBMITTER
LIGHTMED USA, INC. 1130 Calle Cordillera, San Clemente, CA 92673, U.S.A. T: +1-949-218-9555 F: +1-949-218-9556 Contact Person: Katrina Hsu/Regulatory Affairs Administrator Date Prepared: June 30, 2017
### II. DEVICE
Trade name: LIGHTMED Ultrasound System Model name: LIGHTSonic B | UBM Classification name: System, Imaging, Pulsed Echo, Ultrasonic Classification Panel: Radiology Regulation number: 892.1560, 892.1570 Product code: IYO, ITX
#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE
Substantial equivalence to the following predicate device is as follows:
### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The LIGHTMED Ultrasound System is a portable ultrasound biometric ruler intended for use in ophthalmic applications. The system allows for the measurement of several key ocular features including axial length (AXL), anterior chamber depth. The device is used by coupling the probe / transducer to the eye either through direct contact or immersion methods. Available modes are biometric B-scan and UBM.
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The B-Scan mode produces a live, two-dimensional image to facilitate the identification and measurement of ocular pathologies in the posterior-chamber of the eye, particularly when view of the chamber is obscured, such as is the case with cataracts.
The UBM mode can be used with a 35 MHz or a 50 MHz transducer. Because of the higher frequency of the transducer, it is expected that its greatest field of application will be in visualizing the anterior segment, because the focus area is about 11 mm from the transducer plane. The system will visualize other parts of the eye, but the resolution is not as high.
LIGHTMED Ultrasound System is a stand-alone system that runs on a Windows 10 platform and may be networked (by the user) for interface with electronic medical records systems, printing, and other purposes. The system consists of the LIGHTSonic B|UBM console, ultrasound probe(s) and transducer, and foot pedal.
## V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The LIGHTMED Ultrasound System is a non-invasion diagnostic ophthalmic ultrasound instrument specifically designed for measurements inside the ocular structures including orbital, anterior and posterior segment of eye.
# VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
A summary listing of the LIGHTMED Ultrasound System design characteristics that are identical as the predicate is provided below:
| product name | LIGHTMED Ultrasound System | Vupad System |
|--------------|----------------------------|--------------|
| model name | LIGHTSonic B UBM | Vupad |
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| manufacturer | LIGHTMED USA, INC. | Sonomed Inc. |
|--------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) number | K170761 | K140199 |
| intended use | * make measurements inside<br>the ocular structures including<br>- orbital structure<br>- anterior segment of eye<br>- posterior segment of eye | *visualize the interior of the eye<br>*make measurement inside the<br>eye such as<br>- axial length<br>- anterior chamber depth<br>- lens thickness |
| hard drive | 128 GB C-fast card | 128 GB SSD solid-state drive |
| operating<br>voltage | 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz<br>auto-switching medical-grade<br>power supply | 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz<br>auto-switching medical-grade<br>power supply |
| control<br>interface | Operator uses LCD<br>multi-touch control panel and<br>foot pedal switch to collect<br>exam data. | Operator uses LCD multi-touch<br>control panel and foot pedal<br>switch to collect exam data. |
| EMR<br>connectivity | DICOM | DICOM |
| general method<br>of operation | * Echoes converted to images<br>on a screen<br>* Measurement made by<br>time delays | * Echoes converted to<br>images on a screen<br>* Measurement made by<br>time delays |
| digital system | Echoes converted into digital<br>pulses, all operation carried out<br>digitally. | Echoes converted into digital<br>pulses, all operation carried out<br>digitally. |
| probe design | * B-scan: sealed probes<br>with focused transducer<br>* UBM: water path probe with<br>interchangeable focused<br>transducer | * B-scan: sealed probes<br>with focused transducer<br>* UBM: water path probe with<br>interchangeable focused<br>transducer |
| pulse repetition<br>frequency | B-scan & UBM: 2560 Hz | B-scan & UBM: 2560 Hz |
| export image | PDF ; JPEG; AVI | PDF ; JPEG; AVI |
| printer | Any Windows-compatible<br>printer (separate) | Any Windows-compatible printer<br>(separate) |
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A summary listing of the LIGHTMED Ultrasound System design characteristics
| product name | LIGHTMED Ultrasound System | Vupad System |
|---------------|--------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| model name | LIGHTSonic B UBM | Vupad |
| manufacturer | LIGHTMED USA, INC. | Sonomed Inc. |
| 510(k) number | K170761 | K140199 |
| unit | 12.75" w x 3" d x 8" h<br>(32.3 x 7.6 x 20.3 cm) | 13.3" w x 8.0" d x 2" h |
| device system | The LIGHTSonic B UBM is | Vupad is an innovative |
| | an advanced | ultrasonic system, composed of |
| | microprocessor-controlled | the following sub-systems: |
| | ultrasonic system, composed of | * LCD touch screen |
| | the following sub-systems: | * sealed A-probe |
| | * LCD control panel | * B-probes |
differ from the predicate is provided below:
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| | * B-scan probes<br>* UBM probes<br>* footswitch | * UBM probes<br>* foot pedal |
|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| operating<br>system | Microsoft Windows 10 | Microsoft Windows 8 |
| annotation | image annotation with six tools:<br>orientation, angle, distance,<br>pointer, area, text | automatic annotation of images<br>and video clips |
| scan controls | fully adjustable time gain<br>control (TGC) | fully adjustable time-varied gain<br>(TVG), baseline, log gain, and<br>exponential gain (e-gain) |
| compliance<br>standard | * US Federal Performance<br>Standards 21 CFR 892.1560 for<br>Class II Ultrasonic products<br>- AAMI/ANSI<br>ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 And<br>A1:2012, C1:2009/(R)2012<br>And A2:2010/(R)2012<br>- IEC 60601-1-2: 2007<br>- IEC 60601-1-6:2013<br>- IEC 60601-2-37:2007<br>- ISO 14971:2007<br>- IEC 62366:2014 | * US Federal Performance<br>Standards 21 CFR 892.1560 and<br>1570 for Class II Ultrasonic<br>products<br>- IEC 60601-1<br>- EN/IEC 60601-1-2 (2001)<br>- IEC 60601-2-37 |
# VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
Biocompatibility testing
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The patient contact components for B-scan and UBM probes along with LIGHTMED Ultrasound System conducted cytotoxicity, sensitization, and irritation testing in accordance with FDA guidance- Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process." The patient contact materials for B-scan and UBM probes fall into surface device and the contact is mucosal membrane. Contact duration is A-limited. The results showed patient contact materials conform to ISO 10993-1, 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10.
### Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on LIGHTMED Ultrasound System. It complies with the following applicable federal and international safety and performance standards.
- * AAMI / ANSI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 And A1:2012, C1:2009/(R)2012 And A2:2010/(R)2012 (Consolidated Text)
- * IEC 60601-1-2:2007
- * IEC 60601-1-6:2013
- * IEC 60601-2-37:2007
- * ISO 14971:2007
- * IEC 62366:2014
### Software verification and validation testing
Software verification and validation testing were performed, and documents are established as recommended by FDA "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices". The software for this device was considered as a Moderate Level of Concern, since failures or latent flaws in the software could directly result in non-serious injury to the patient, operator, and/or bystander.
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## Measurement accuracy
LIGHTMED Ultrasound System has been validated and is safe and effective for the functions described in the indications for use.
# VIII. CONCLUSIONS
The LIGHTMED Ultrasound System is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in technical characteristics, design features, operating principles, functional and performance characteristics, and for the intended uses in the stated medical specialties. The LIGHTMED Ultrasound System is designed to comply with applicable federal and international safety and performance standards. There are no new safety and effectiveness issues being raised.
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