The EM-4000 Specular Microscope is a non-contact ophthalmic microscope, optical pachymeter, and camera intended for examination of the corneal endothelium and for measurement of the thickness of the cornea.
Device Story
Non-contact ophthalmic microscope and camera; uses specular optical principle to image corneal endothelium. Inputs: reflected light from patient eye captured by CCD camera; infrared LEDs for alignment/focusing; green LED for measurement. Device performs auto-alignment and auto-focusing; manual focus via joystick available. Outputs: corneal endothelium images (stored in internal memory) and calculated metrics (cell number, cell density, coefficient of variation, percent hexagonality). Pachymetry: central corneal thickness calculated by measuring distance on optical line sensor between reflected light from front and back corneal surfaces. Used in clinical settings by eye care professionals. Output assists clinicians in evaluating corneal health; provides quantitative data for clinical decision-making regarding corneal endothelium status.
Clinical Evidence
Prospective clinical study (N=70) compared EM-4000 to Konan Cellchek XL across three populations (young healthy, adult healthy, pathologic adult). Effectiveness population (N=67-68) assessed agreement; precision population (N=44). Primary endpoints: endothelial cell density (CD), coefficient of variation (CV), percent hexagonality (%HEX), and central corneal thickness (CCT). Results showed high correlation (CD R=0.9634; CCT R=0.8561). EM-4000 demonstrated slightly lower variability than predicate for all parameters. Bench testing confirmed pachymetry accuracy of ±10 microns.
Technological Characteristics
Non-contact specular microscope. Light sources: infrared LEDs (alignment/focusing), green LED (measurement). CCD camera for image capture. Optical line sensor for pachymetry. Connectivity: internal memory storage. Electrical safety: ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1. EMC: IEC 60601-1-2. Optical radiation safety: ISO 15004-1, ISO 15004-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for examination of the corneal endothelium and measurement of corneal thickness in patients requiring ophthalmic assessment.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An AC-powered slitlamp biomicroscope is an AC-powered device that is a microscope intended for use in eye examination that projects into a patient's eye through a control diaphragm a thin, intense beam of light.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is intended only for the visual examination of the anterior segment of the eye, is classified as Group 1 per FDA-recognized consensus standard ANSI Z80.36, does not provide any quantitative output, and is not intended for screening or automated diagnostic indications, 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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January 19, 2018
Tomey Corporation % Ryan Bouchard, Official Correspondent Ora, Inc. 300 Brickstone Square Andover, MA 01810
Re: K171313
Trade/Device Name: EM-4000 Specular Microscope Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.1850 Regulation Name: AC-powered slitlamp biomicroscope Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NOE Dated: December 17, 2017 Received: December 19, 2017
Dear Ryan Bouchard:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K171313
Device Name EM-4000 Specular Microscopy
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The EM-4000 Specular Microscope is a non-contact ophthalmic microscope, optical pachymeter, and camera intended for examination of the corneal endothelium and for measurement of the thickness of the cornea.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### 510(k) Summary
This summary of the 510(k) premarket notification for the Tomey EM-4000 Specular Microscope is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR§807.92.
Date Prepared: January 12, 2018
### SPONSER/ 510(k) OWNER/ MANUFACTURER
Tomey Corporation 2-11-33 Noritakeshinmachi Nishi-ku, Nagoya 451-0051 JAPAN
#### CONTACT PERSON
Ryan Bouchard Ora, Inc. 300 Brickstone Square Andover, MA 01810 Telephone: (978) 332-9574 Facsimile: (978) 689-0020 E-mail: rbouchard@oraclinical.com
#### NAME OF DEVICE
Trade Name: EM-4000 Specular Microscope Common Name: Specular Microscope
### DEVICE CLASSIFICATION/FDA REVIEWING BRANCH
The Ophthalmic Branch has classified AC Powered Slit Lamp Biomicroscopes as Class II devices pursuant to 21 C.F.R. §886.1850.
# PRODUCT CODE: CLASSIFICATION / CFR TITLE
NQE, 21 CFR 886.1850
PREDICATE DEVICES Konan Medical, Inc. Cellchek XL (K120264)
### INDICATIONS FOR USE
The EM-4000 Specular Microscope is a non-contact ophthalmic microscope, optical pachymeter, and camera intended for examination of the corneal endothelium and for measurement of the thickness of the cornea.
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## PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Tomey EM-4000 Specular Microscope is a non-contact ophthalmic microscope and camera intended for corneal endothelium imaging. Its operating principle is based on the Specular optical principle. This device is used for imaging the corneal endothelium. The EM-4000 analyzes and displays data such as cell number, cell density, coefficient of variation and percent hexagonality. When photographing the corneal endothelium, the equipment performs the alignment and automatically focuses by capturing the reflected light from the patient's eye with the CCD camera. Infrared LEDs are used as the light source for the alignment. Operation with the iovstick also makes it possible to focus manually. The green LED light radiates to the cornea, and the endothelium image is captured with the CCD camera by the reflected light from the cornea. The endothelium images are stored in internal memory.
Furthermore, the EM-4000 is able to measure the central corneal thickness. The corneal endothelium is photographed first followed by measuring the central corneal thickness. The infrared LED light for measurement of corneal thickness radiates to the cornea through the objective lens for photographing the cornea, and the central corneal thickness can be calculated by measuring the distance on the optical line sensor between the reflected light from front surface and back surface of cornea.
### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The Tomey EM-4000 Specular Microscope is substantially equivalent to the Konan Medical, Inc. Cellchek XL (K120264). The Tomey EM-4000 Specular Microscope has the same intended use and indications for use, technological characteristics, and principles of operation as the previously cleared predicate device. The Tomey EM-4000 Specular Microscope and the predicate device are both non-contact ophthalmic microscopes, optical pachymeters, and cameras intended for examination of the corneal endothelium and for measurement of the thickness of the cornea.
The EM-4000 and the Konan Cellchek XL both utilize the general specular optical principle for imaging endothelial cells and performing pachymetry. The two devices use different light sources for measurement and focusing. However, compliance with ISO 15004-2 is documented. The EM-4000 uses a green LED for measurement and an infrared LED for focusing while the predicate device uses a Xe tube flash lamp for measurement and halogen lamp for focusing.
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Both devices measure cell number, cell density, coefficient of variation and percent hexagonality. The clinical performance data demonstrates the substantial equivalence of the EM-4000 to the Konan predicate device. Both the EM-4000 and the Konan Cellchek XL include an optical pachymeter with an accuracy of + 10 microns. Bench testing comparing the EM-4000 pachymetry functionality to the predicate device is provided. The non-clinical and clinical performance data demonstrated the substantial equivalence of the pachymetry measurements. For the measurements assessed, the Tomey EM-4000 Specular Microscope and predicate device results were found to be substantially equivalent.
# NON-CLINICAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
The performance testing conducted using the EM-4000 verified that the device operates as intended. The pachymetry functionality was evaluated and the measurement accuracy of + 10 microns was confirmed.
Additionally, the EM-4000 was subjected to electrical safety testing in accordance with ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing in accordance with IEC 60601-1-2, and optical radiation safety testing in accordance with ISO 15004-1 and ISO 15004-2.
# CLINICAL PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
A prospective clinical study was conducted to assess the agreement, accuracy and precision of the EM-4000 by comparing results across three machines/operators to those obtained with the predicate device, the Konan Cellchek XL. Three populations were studied: young (18-28 years of age) and adult (29-80 vears of age) healthy subjects and pathologic adult eves (29-80 vears of age).
There were 70 subjects enrolled in the study: 25 in the non-pathologic voung eye population, 23 in the non-pathologic adult eye population, and 22 in the pathologic adult eye population. Of those, 67 were included in the effectiveness population for the agreement portion of the study for the specular microscope variables. For the central corneal thickness (CCT) variable, 68 subjects were included in the effectiveness population.
Of the 70 enrolled subjects, 44 were included in the population for the precision portion of the study: 14 in the non-pathologic young eye population, 15 in the non-pathologic adult eye population, and 15 in the pathologic adult eye population.
The agreement and variability of the analysis methods was obtained using a sample that included virtually no eyes with predicate device measurements of
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Percent Hexagonality <45, Coefficient of Variation >0.40, or Cell Density <1900. Agreement and variability of the analysis methods is not known for eyes with parameters beyond these values.
The clinical study results for the device measurements using the Core Method of analysis were based upon the use of a reading center
# Endothelial Cell Density
For the Core Method, the mean difference for endothelial cell density (CD) was -6.49%. . The mean differences for endothelial cell density are illustrated on the Bland Altman plot (Figure 1). Plots of the device differences by the CellChek XL value are presented (Figure 2). The Deming regression lines showed an associated correlation value of 0.9634 (Figure 3). Table 1 provides a summary of the agreement data for all subjects with the Core Method.
#### Figure 1 Bland-Altman Plot - Observed Data - Endothelial Cell Density (CD) -Core Method- All Subjects - Effectiveness Population
Image /page/6/Figure/5 description: This image is a scatter plot with the title missing. The x-axis is labeled "Mean" and ranges from 600 to 3600. The y-axis is labeled "Difference" and ranges from -1000 to 400. There are three horizontal lines on the plot, one red and two green, and the data points are clustered in the middle of the plot.
Note: The red line is the mean and the green lines are the Limits of Agreement (LOAs). The differences are calculated as (Tomey EM-4000) - (Konan CellChek XL).
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Device Difference by Konan CellChek XL Value – Endothelial Cell Figure 2 Density (CD) – Core Method-All Subjects – Effectiveness Population
Image /page/7/Figure/1 description: This image is a scatter plot with the title "Konan CELLCHEK XL Value" on the x-axis and "Device Difference" on the y-axis. The x-axis ranges from 600 to 3600, while the y-axis ranges from -1000 to 400. The data points are clustered between x values of 2000 and 3400, and y values of -500 to 100.
The differences are calculated as (Tomey EM-4000) - (Konan CellChek XL).
#### Deming Regression Plot – Tomey EM-4000 by Konan CellChek XL – Figure 3 Endothelial Cell Density (CD) - Core Method - All Subjects - Effectiveness Population
Image /page/7/Figure/4 description: This image is a scatter plot that compares Tomey Value and Konan CELLCHEK XL. The x-axis represents Konan CELLCHEK XL, ranging from 600 to 3600, while the y-axis represents Tomey Value, ranging from 400 to 3600. The plot includes a Deming Regression Line and a 45 Degree Line, which are used to analyze the relationship between the two variables. The data points are clustered along the lines, indicating a positive correlation between Tomey Value and Konan CELLCHEK XL.
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| | CD | CV | % HEX | CCT | | |
|--------------------------------------------|---------------------------|--------------------|--------------------|-----------------------|--|--|
| Tomey Specular Microscope EM-4000 | | | | | | |
| N | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | | |
| Mean (SD) | 2504.6<br>(443.68) | 31.8 (3.83) | 60.3 (6.54) | 542.1 (41.88) | | |
| Median | 2604.0 | 31.0 | 60.0 | 543.5 | | |
| Min-Max | 650-3161 | 24-42 | 41-77 | 416 - 644 | | |
| Konan CellChek XL | | | | | | |
| N | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | | |
| Mean (SD) | 2674.3<br>(454.08) | 31.5 (4.18) | 60.8 (8.61) | 559.9 (42.25) | | |
| Median | 2778.0 | 32.0 | 60.0 | 560.5 | | |
| Min- Max | 990-3472 | 21-40 | 33-80 | 441 - 677 | | |
| Device Comparisons | | | | | | |
| Mean Difference (SD) | -169.7<br>(121.95) | 0.3 (3.49) | -0.4 (7.38) | -17.8 (22.57) | | |
| Mean Difference (SD) as a | -6.49%<br>(5.648%) | 1.65%<br>(11.304%) | 0.70%<br>(15.091%) | -3.11%<br>(3.995%) | | |
| 95% LOA | (-413.6, 74.2) | (-6.7, 7.3) | (-15.2, 14.3) | (-62.9, 27.4) | | |
| Correlation (R) | 0.9634 | 0.6226 | 0.5549 | 0.8561 | | |
| Deming<br>Regression<br>Intercept (95% CI) | -106.1<br>(-387.7, 175.4) | 4.4 (-4.0, 12.8) | 22.9 (2.5, 43.3) | 66.9<br>(-3.8, 137.6) | | |
| Deming Regression Slope<br>(95% CI) | 1.0 (0.9, 1.1) | 0.9 (0.6, 1.1) | 0.6 (0.3, 0.9) | 1.0 (0.9, 1.1) | | |
Core Method: Corneal Specular Microscopic Variables Assessed with Table 1 the Two Devices – All Configurations – All Subjects – Effectiveness Population
Abbreviations: CD = endothelial cell density; CI = confidence interval; CV = coefficient of variation of endothelial cell area; HEX = hexagonality; LOA = limits of agreement; SD = standard deviation
For subjects in the Precision and Agreements from the first acceptable images from each machine within the same configuration are used for the agreement analyses.
The mean differences are calculated as (Tomey Specular Microscope EM-4000) - (Konan CellChek XL).
The mean differences as a % of the CellChek reading are calculated for each subject first and then summarized.
# Coefficient of Variation (CV) of Endothelial Cell Area
For the Core Method, for all configurations and all subjects, the Tomey EM-4000 mean (SD) difference, as illustrated on the Bland Altman plots (Figure 4) was 1.65% (SD 11.304%). Plots of the device difference by the CellChek XL value are presented in (Figure 5). The Deming regression lines showed an associated value of 0.6226 (Figure 6).
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Bland-Altman Plot – Observed Data – Coefficient of Variation Figure 4 Endothelial Cell Area (CV) - Core Method - All Subjects - Effectiveness Population
Image /page/9/Figure/1 description: This image is a scatter plot with the title 'Difference' on the y-axis and 'Mean' on the x-axis. The x-axis ranges from 20 to 48, while the y-axis ranges from -10 to 25. There are two horizontal green lines at approximately y=7 and y=-7, and a horizontal red line at y=0. The scatter plot contains numerous blue data points.
Note: The red line is the mean and the green lines are the Limits of Agreement (LOAs). The differences are calculated as (Tomey EM-4000) - (Konan CellChek XL).
#### Device Difference by Konan CellChek XL Value - Coefficient of Figure 5 Variation Endothelial Cell Area (CV) - Core Method - All Subjects - Effectiveness Population
Image /page/9/Figure/4 description: This image is a scatter plot with the title "Device Difference" on the y-axis and "Konan CELLCHEK XL Value" on the x-axis. The x-axis ranges from 20 to 44, while the y-axis ranges from -10 to 25. The data points are scattered across the plot, showing the relationship between the two variables. Most of the data points are between 24 and 40 on the x axis.
The differences are calculated as (Tomey EM-4000) - (Konan CellChek XL).
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Deming Regression Plot - Tomey EM-4000 by Konan CellChek XL -Figure 6 Coefficient of Variation Endothelial Cell Area (CV) - Core Method - All Subjects -Effectiveness Population
Image /page/10/Figure/1 description: This image is a scatter plot that compares Tomey values to Konan CELLCHEK XL values. The x-axis represents the Konan CELLCHEK XL values, ranging from 10 to 60, while the y-axis represents the Tomey values, ranging from 10 to 70. The plot includes a Deming Regression Line and a 45 Degree Line, which are used to analyze the relationship between the two sets of values. The data points are clustered between 25 and 40 on the x-axis and 25 and 45 on the y-axis.
## Percent Hexagonality
For the Core Method, for all configurations and all subjects, the Tomey EM-4000 mean (SD) % HEX compared to the CellChek XL was 0.70% (SD 15.091%). Bland Altman plots with data as a percentage of the mean are presented in Figure 7. Plots of the device difference by the CellChek XL value are presented in Figure 8. The Deming regression lines showed an associated correlation value of 0.5549 (Figure 9).
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Figure 7 Bland-Altman Plot – Observed Data – % Hexagonality (HEX) – Core Method - All Subjects - Effectiveness Population
Image /page/11/Figure/1 description: The image is a scatter plot with two axes labeled "Mean" and "Difference". The x-axis, "Mean", ranges from 30 to 80, while the y-axis, "Difference", ranges from -50 to 30. A red horizontal line is at y=0, and two green horizontal lines are at approximately y=14 and y=-14. The scatter plot shows a cluster of points mostly between x=50 and x=70, with a few outliers.
Note: The red line is the mean and the green lines are the Limits of Agreement (LOAs). The differences are calculated as (Tomey EM-4000) - (Konan CellChek XL).
Device Difference by CellChek XL Value – % Hexagonality – Core Figure 8 Method - All Subjects - Effectiveness Population
Image /page/11/Figure/4 description: This image is a scatter plot with the x-axis labeled "Konan CELLCHEK XL Value" ranging from 30 to 90, and the y-axis labeled "Device Difference" ranging from -50 to 30. The data points are clustered, showing a negative correlation between the two variables. As the Konan CELLCHEK XL Value increases, the Device Difference tends to decrease.
The differences are calculated as (Tomey EM-4000) - (Konan CellChek XL).
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Deming Regression Plot - Tomey EM-4000 by Konan CellChek XL -Figure 9 % Hexagonality (HEX) - Core Method - All Subjects - Effectiveness Population
Image /page/12/Figure/1 description: This image is a scatter plot comparing "Tomey Value" and "Konan CELLCHEK XL". The x-axis represents "Konan CELLCHEK XL" with values ranging from 30 to 90, while the y-axis represents "Tomey Value" with values ranging from 10 to 110. The plot includes two lines: a blue line labeled "Deming Regression Line" and a red dashed line labeled "45 Degree Line", along with scattered blue points representing the data.
### Central Corneal Thickness
For the Core Method, for all configurations and all subjects, the Tomey EM-4000 mean (SD) CCT compared to the CellChek XL was -3.11% (SD 3.995%). Bland Altman plots with data as a percentage of the mean are presented in Figure 10. Plots of the device difference by the CellChek XL value are presented in Figure 11. The Deming regression lines showed an associated correlation value of 0.8561 (Figure 12).
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Bland-Altman Plot -- Observable Data -- Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) --Figure 10 Core Method – All Subjects – Effectiveness Population
Image /page/13/Figure/1 description: This image is a scatter plot with the title "Difference" on the y-axis and "Mean" on the x-axis. The x-axis ranges from 400 to 700, while the y-axis ranges from -70 to 50. There are three horizontal lines on the plot at approximately -65, -18, and 28.
Note: The red line is the mean and the green lines are the LOAs. The differences are calculated as (Tomey EM-4000) – (Konan CellChek XL)
Device Difference by CellCheck XL Value – Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) Figure 11 - Core Method - All Subject - Effectiveness Population.
Image /page/13/Figure/4 description: This image is a scatter plot with the title "Device Difference" on the y-axis and "Konan CELLCHEK XL Value" on the x-axis. The x-axis ranges from 400 to 750, while the y-axis ranges from -70 to 40. The scatter plot shows a cluster of blue points, indicating the relationship between the two variables. The points are concentrated between x values of 500 and 600.
The differences are calculated as (Tomey EM-4000) - (Konan CellChek XL)
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Figure 12 Deming Regression Plot – Tomey EM-4000 by Konan CellChek XL – Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) – Core Method – All Subjects – Effectiveness Population
Image /page/14/Figure/1 description: This image is a scatter plot comparing Tomey Value and Konan CELLCHEK XL. The x-axis represents Konan CELLCHEK XL, ranging from 400 to 750, while the y-axis represents Tomey Value, also ranging from 400 to 750. The plot includes a Deming Regression Line and a 45 Degree Line, providing a visual comparison between the two measurement methods.
Table 2 Core Method: Precision Analyses - All Subjects - Effectiveness Population
| Variable | Tomey EM-4000<br>N=44 | Konan CellChek<br>N=44 |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|------------------------|
| Endothelial Cell Density | | |
| Repeatability SD | 49.9 | 65.9 |
| Repeatability SD as a % of the Mean | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Repeatability Limit | 139.6 | 184.4 |
| Repeatability Ratio (TOMEY EM-4000/<br>Konan CellChek XL) | 0.7570 | -- |
| Reproducibility SD | 54.6 | 72.7 |
| Reproducibility SD as a % of the Mean | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Reproducibility Limit | 152.9 | 203.4 |
| Reproducibility Ratio (TOMEY EM-4000/<br>Konan CellChek XL) | 0.7514 | -- |
| Variable | Tomey EM-4000<br>N=44 | Konan CellChek<br>N=44 |
| Coefficient of Variation of Endothelial Cell<br>Area (CV) | | |
| Repeatability SD | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Repeatability SD as a % of the Mean | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Repeatability Limit | 5.5 | 6.1 |
| Repeatability Ratio (TOMEY EM-4000/<br>Konan CellChek XL) | 0.8925 | --- |
| Reproducibility SD | 2.1 | 2.3 |
| Reproducibility SD as a % of the Mean | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Reproducibility Limit | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| Reproducibility Ratio (TOMEY EM-4000/<br>Konan CellChek XL) | 0.9062 | --- |
| % Hexagonality | | |
| Repeatability SD | 3.6 | 4.3 |
| Repeatability SD as a % of the Mean | 5.9% | 6.8% |
| Repeatability Limit | 10.1 | 11.9 |
| Repeatability Ratio (TOMEY EM-4000/<br>Konan CellChek XL) | 0.8449 | --- |
| Reproducibility SD | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Reproducibility SD as a % of the Mean | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Reproducibility Limit | 11.2 | 12.0 |
| Reproducibility Ratio (TOMEY EM-4000/<br>Konan CellChek XL) | 0.9271 | --- |
| Central Corneal Thickness (CCT) | | |
| Repeatability SD | 5.9 | 17.7 |
| Repeatability SD as a % of the Mean | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Repeatability Limit | 16.4 | 49.7 |
| Repeatability Ratio (TOMEY EM-4000/<br>Konan CellChek XL) | 0.3298 | --- |
| Reproducibility SD | 7.6 | 26.6 |
| Reproducibility SD as a % of the Mean | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Reproducibility Limit | 21.4 | 74.4 |
| Reproducibility Ratio (TOMEY EM-4000/<br>Konan CellChek XL) | 0.2874 | --- |
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Abbreviations: SD = standard deviation
N represents the total number of subjects in each eye population in the precision and agreement cohort. If any variance component was negative, it was reported as 0. The repeatability limit is 2.8 times the repeatability standard deviation, which is the square root of the residual within subject variance component. The reproducibility limit is 2.8 times the reproducibility standard deviation, which is the square root of the variance components of operator+device, operator+device x subject interaction, and residual within subject.
Overall, within eye/subject variability results were reasonably similar for both machines for the parameters measured, as seen in Table 2. The precision of the two devices was assessed with repeatability and reproducibility measures: the first within a given subject and the second
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within and among configurations. With regard to overall precision, using the core method, the largest component of variation was the subject to subject variation. The EM-4000 machine was slightly less variable than the CellChek XL machine for all variables: CD, CV, %HEX and CCT.
In summary, for the parameters measured the agreement and precision results of the Tomey EM-4000 core method and the Konan CellChek XL center method were found to be substantially equivalent.
## CONCLUSIONS
The Tomey EM-4000 has the same intended use and indications for use, technological characteristics, and principles of operation as the previously cleared predicate. The differences between the subject device and the predicate device have been assessed in a human clinical trial which found agreement, accuracy and precision between the two devices. Therefore, the Tomey EM-4000 and the predicate device were determined to be substantially equivalent.
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Learn the FDA Browser
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.