K171337 · Lensar, Inc. · OOE · Aug 10, 2017 · Ophthalmic
Device Facts
Record ID
K171337
Device Name
LENSAR Laser System – fs 3D (LLS-fs 3D)
Applicant
Lensar, Inc.
Product Code
OOE · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Aug 10, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.4390
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The LENSAR Laser System - fs 3D (LLS-fs 3D) is intended for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery for removal of the crystalline lens. Intended uses in cataract surgery include anterior capsulotomy, laser phacofragmentation, and the creation of full and partial thickness single-plane and multi-plane are cuts/incisions in the cornea, each of which may be performed either individually or consecutively during the same procedure.
Device Story
Ophthalmic femtosecond laser system; performs anterior capsulotomy, laser phacofragmentation, and corneal arc cuts/incisions. Integrates pre-operative topographic data; features automated Iris Registration with cyclorotation adjustment and IntelliAxis for Toric IOL alignment. Surgeon uses system to create precision capsular openings and lens fragments; laser marks (protuberances) on capsular rim assist in astigmatic axis alignment. Used in surgical settings; provides automated control of incision size, depth, and architecture. Benefits include improved surgical precision, simplified IOL alignment, and standardized treatment planning.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Porcine eye study conducted to evaluate effectiveness of alignment marks and biomechanical strength (tensile/elongation) of capsular rim compared to standard capsulotomy.
Technological Characteristics
Ophthalmic femtosecond laser system. Features include automated Iris Registration, cyclorotation adjustment, and IntelliAxis marking. Software-controlled laser delivery for capsulotomy and corneal incisions. Integrates with external topographers (Cassini, Nidek, Pentacam, Topcon).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing cataract surgery for removal of the crystalline lens.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ophthalmic laser is an AC-powered device intended to coagulate or cut tissue of the eye, orbit, or surrounding skin by a laser beam.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
August 24, 2017
LENSAR, Inc. Keith Peck Director, Quality Assurance 2800 Discovery Drive, Suite 100 Orlando, Florida 32826
Re: K171337/S002
Trade/Device Name: LENSAR Laser System - fs 3D (LLS-fs 3D) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.4390, 886.4670 Regulation Name: Ophthalmic laser Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OOE, HOC Dated: June 16, 2017 Received: June 19, 2017
Dear Keith Peck:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of August 10, 2017.
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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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
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Sincerely,
Denise L. Hampton -S
for Malvina 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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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
### 510(k) Number (if known) K171337
### Device Name
LENSAR Laser System - fs 3D (LLS-fs 3D)
## Indications for Use (Describe)
The LENSAR Laser System - fs 3D (LLS-fs 3D) is intended for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery for removal of the crystalline lens. Intended uses in cataract surgery include anterior capsulotomy, laser phacofragmentation, and the creation of full and partial thickness single-plane and multi-plane are cuts/incisions in the cornea, each of which may be performed either individually or consecutively during the same procedure.
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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## 510(k) SUMMARY
This 510(k) Summary document has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR 807.92.
#### SUBMITTER INFORMATION 1.0
The submitter of this 510(k) Summary is:
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Contact Person:
LENSAR, Inc. 2800 Discovery Drive, Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32826
Keith Peck (888) 575-6412 (Office) (407) 386-7228 (Fax)
## Summary Preparation Date: May 5, 2017
#### 2.0 DEVICE NAME
| Trade/Proprietary Name | LENSAR Laser System – fs 3D (LLS-fs 3D) |
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| Common/Usual Name | LENSAR Laser System (LLS) |
| Classification Name(s) | Ophthalmic Femtosecond Laser (21 CFR 886.4390)<br>Phacofragmentation System (21 CFR 886.4670) |
| Product Code(s) | OOE; HQC |
| Review Panel | Ophthalmic |
| Regulatory Class | II |
#### 3.0 PREDICATE DEVICE(S)
The legally marketed (predicate) devices to which LENSAR is claiming substantial equivalence are:
| 510(k) Number | Device | Date Cleared |
|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| K170576 (Primary) | LENSAR Laser System - fs 3D (LLS-fs 3D) (Iris Registration<br>and i-Optics Cassini, Nidek OPD Scan, Pentacam® HR and<br>AXL, and Topcon Aladdin Topographers) | 05/05/2017 |
| K112098 | LENSAR Laser System - fs 3D (LLS-fs 3D) (Intended for use<br>in cataract surgery includes anterior capsulotomy and laser<br>phacofragmentation, each of which may be performed either<br>individually or consecutively during the same procedure.) | 10/19/2011 |
| K123859 | LENSAR Laser System - fs 3D (LLS-fs 3D) (Intended for use<br>in cataract surgery includes anterior capsulotomy, laser<br>phacofragmentation, and the creation of full and partial<br>thickness single-plane and multi-plane arc cuts/ incisions in the<br>cornea, each of which may be performed either individually or<br>consecutively during the same procedure.) | 03/27/2013 |
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#### 4.0 DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The LENSAR Laser System - fs 3D (LLS-fs 3D) with Streamline™ is a medical device for use in ophthalmic surgery. The device utilizes a pulsed laser that can be used to cut a precision capsulotomy in the anterior lens capsule, to fragment the cataractous lens for removal during cataract surgery, and to create full and partial thickness single-plane and multi-plane arc cuts/ incisions in the cornea, each of which may be performed either individually or consecutively during the same procedure. Use of the laser provides automated precision control of the size of the capsular opening: the type and parameters of laser fragment within the lens; as well as the size, architecture of incisions within the cornea, and depth of arcuate incisions. The LENSAR Laser System - fs 3D (LLS-fs 3D) with Streamline" includes the integration with preop analysis devices, automated Iris Registration with automatic cyclorotation adjustment, IntelliAxis" corneal and capsule marking for simple alignment of Toric IOLs as well as treatment planning tools for precision-guided laser treatments.
#### 5.0 INDICATIONS FOR USE
The LENSAR Laser System - fs 3D (LLS-fs 3D) is intended for use in patients undergoing cataract surgery for removal of the crystalline lens. Intended uses in cataract surgery include anterior capsulotomy, laser phacofragmentation, and the creation of full and partial thickness single-plane and multi-plane arc cuts/incisions in the cornea, each of which may be performed either individually or consecutively during the same procedure.
### 6.0 COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
All elements of the proposed device remain unchanged from that cleared in the legally marketed (predicate) devices except for:
- an update to the software that allows for a modification to the current capsulotomy . procedure that will place laser marks, using standard pre-operative data, onto the lens capsule as part of the capsulotomy to identify the astigmatic axis as prescribed by the surgeon. The modification allows the user to place two small protuberances/alignment marks created by the laser on the capsular rim on an axis that is defined by the surgeon using pre-operative data already received by the LENSAR Laser System from one of the cleared topographers or as entered by the surgeon.
#### 7.0 PERFORMANCE DATA
The following performance data were undertaken in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
## Performance Evaluation of the Capsular IntelliAxis Feature:
Verification and validation testing were completed to demonstrate that the proposed device performance complies with specifications and requirements identified for the LENSAR Capsular IntelliAxis (aka IntelliCap) feature. Each function and/or feature was verified through unit testing and system testing by means of the appropriate test case or test specification. The unit/
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system verification test reports provide the test cases, expected results for each test case, and the actual results obtained. All criteria for this testing were met and the results demonstrate that the LENSAR Capsular IntelliAxis feature meets all performance specifications and requirements. The objectives defined in the validation plan were achieved according to the validation results. The software on the proposed LLS-fs 3D System has been updated in support of the changes outlined above.
Specifically, a study using porcine eyes was undertaken to (a) demonstrate the effectiveness and ease of use of the Capsular IntelliAxis feature as compared to K170576 (use of topographic measurements in pre-operative data entry) and K123859 (Arcuate Incisions) and (b) establish the substantial equivalence of the safety profile comparing the biomechanical strength for the LENSAR laser capsulotomy with alignment marks to that of the standard LENSAR laser capsulotomy cleared by FDA under 510(k) K112098.
The results show that the alignment marks are visible intraoperatively and, therefore, effective in helping surgeons to align the Toric IOL marks along the axis of astigmatism. Furthermore, the tensile test study demonstrates that the capsular rim for capsulotomy with alignment marks or nubs is substantially equivalent in elongation and tensile strength (ability to elongate and resistance to tearing under a radial force) to the standard capsulotomy with no alignment marks. Further, the accuracy of the requirements of the Capsular IntelliAxis feature was validated. The minor differences between the proposed LENSAR device feature and the predicate device do not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness.
### Summary of Clinical Studies
The addition of Capsular IntelliAxis feature of the LENSAR Laser System does not change the indication for use. Clinical performance data to demonstrate substantial equivalence was not required for this product change.
#### CONCLUSIONS 8.0
Based on the above supportive information, the proposed LENSAR Laser System - fs 3D (LLS-fs 3D) with the Capsular IntelliAxis feature is substantially equivalent with respect to safety and effectiveness and indication for use as cleared in the predicate laser file (K112098, K123859, and K170576).
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