K180265 · Quantel Medical · IYO · Mar 2, 2018 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K180265
Device Name
COMPACT TOUCH Ophthalmic Ultrasound System
Applicant
Quantel Medical
Product Code
IYO · Radiology
Decision Date
Mar 2, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1560
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
The COMPACT TOUCH Ophthalmic Ultrasound System and the probes that are used with it are indicated for diagnostic imaging and biometric measurement of the eye including: - Visualization of the interior of the eye and the orbit by A and B scans. - Axial Length measurement of the eye by ultrasonic means. - Implanted IOL power calculation, using the Axial Length measurement. - Measurement of corneal thickness by ultrasonic means.
Device Story
The COMPACT TOUCH Ophthalmic Ultrasound System is an ultrasonic diagnostic device for ophthalmology. It utilizes a base unit connected to A-scan and B-scan probes to capture ultrasonic echoes from ocular structures. The system processes these signals to generate images of the eye and orbit and to perform biometric measurements, including axial length and corneal thickness. These measurements are used to calculate implanted IOL power. The device is operated by clinicians in a clinical setting. The updated B-scan probe features an increased transducer frequency (15 MHz) compared to the predicate, resulting in improved measurement accuracy. The system includes a Wi-Fi connection and an HDMI port for external display. Clinicians use the visual output and biometric data to inform diagnostic and surgical planning decisions, potentially improving patient outcomes through precise ocular measurements and visualization.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing demonstrated compliance with AAMI ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 62366-1, and IEC 60601-2-37. Hardware and software validation activities confirmed the device performs as intended. Measurement accuracy was verified to be ± 0.115 mm.
Technological Characteristics
Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system. Components: Base unit and probes (A-scan and B-scan). B-scan transducer frequency: 15 MHz. Connectivity: Wi-Fi, HDMI. Electrical safety: IEC 60601-1 (Type B protection). Standards: AAMI ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 62366-1, IEC 60601-2-37.
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic imaging and biometric measurement of the eye, including visualization of the interior of the eye and orbit (A and B scans), axial length measurement, IOL power calculation, and corneal thickness measurement.
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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March 2, 2018
Quantel Medical % Mr. Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services, LLC 1394 25th Street. NW BUFFALO MN 55313
Re: K180265
Trade/Device Name: COMPACT TOUCH® Ophthalmic Ultrasound System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYO, ITX Dated: February 26, 2018 Received: February 27, 2018
Dear Mr. Job:
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,
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)
K180265
Device Name
COMPACT TOUCH® Ophthalmic Ultrasound System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The COMPACT TOUCH Ophthalmic Ultrasound System and the probes that are used with it are indicated for diagnostic imaging and biometric measurement of the eye including:
- · Visualization of the interior of the eye and the orbit by A and B scans.
- · Axial Length measurement of the eve by ultrasonic means.
- · Implanted IOL power calculation, using the Axial Length measurement.
· Measurement of corneal thickness by ultrasonic means.
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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# Page : 2/5
#### System: Compact Touch
Intended Use : Diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows :
| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
|------------------------------|------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------|--------------------|
| General<br>(Track 1<br>Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Combined<br>(Specify) B/M | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | P | | | | | | (A-mode)<br>P |
| | Fetal | | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Small organ (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging &<br>Other | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-Skeletal (Superficial) | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Trans-esoph (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
N= new indication ; P=previously cleared by FDA ; E=added under Appendix E
P=Previously cleared in K094038
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System: Compact Touch
Transducer : 15 MHz B-scan Probe (ref model number B1)
Intended Use : Diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows :
| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
|------------------------------|------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------|--------------------|
| General<br>(Track 1<br>Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Combined<br>(Specify) B/M | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | N | | | | | | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging &<br>Other | Fetal | | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Small organ (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-Skeletal (Superficial) | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
N= new indication ; P=previously cleared by FDA ; E=added under Appendix E
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System: Compact Touch
11 MHz Biometry Probe (ref model number : TP-01-b/ TP-02-las) Transducer :
Intended Use : Diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows :
| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | |
|------------------------------|------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------|--------------------|--|
| General<br>(Track 1<br>Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Combined<br>(Specify) B/M | Other<br>(Specify) | |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | (A-mode)<br>P | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging &<br>Other | Fetal | | | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | | |
| | Small organ (Specify) | | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph (non-Card.) | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-Skeletal (Superficial) | | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph (Cardiac) | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | | |
N= new indication ; P=previously cleared by FDA ; E=added under Appendix E
P=Previously cleared in K094038
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System: Compact Touch
Transducer : Pachymetry Probe (ref model number : P1 : (20 MHz A-scan)
Intended Use : Diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows :
| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
|------------------------------|------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------|--------------------|
| General<br>(Track 1<br>Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Combined<br>(Specify) B/M | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | (A-mode)<br>P |
| | Fetal | | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Small organ (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging &<br>Other | Musculo-Skeletal (Superficial) | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
N= new indication ; P=previously cleared by FDA ; E=added under Appendix E
P=Previously cleared in K094038
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### 510(k) SUMMARY
# Quantel Medical COMPACT TOUCH® Ophthalmic Ultrasound System
### 510(k) Owner
Quantel Medical 11 rue Bois Joli CS40015 63808 Cournon D'Auvergne-Cedex France 33 04 73 745 732 Phone: Contact Person: Bruno Pagès
### Submission Correspondent:
Maureen O'Connell O'Connell Regulatory Consultants, Inc. 5 Timber Lane North Reading, MA 01864 Phone: 978-207-1245
Date Prepared: February 28, 2018
### Trade Name of Device
COMPACT TOUCH OPHTHALMIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
# Common or Usual Names
Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging system Ultrasonic Diagnostic Transducer
### Classification Names
Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging system; 21 C.F.R. 892.1560 Class II Product Codes: IYO
Transducer, Ultrasonic, Diagnostic; 21 C.F.R. 892.1570 Class II Product Codes: ITX
# Predicate Device
Quantel Medical Compact Touch (K094038)
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# Device Description
The COMPACT TOUCH Ophthalmic Ultrasound System is an ultrasonic system for ophthalmology. It is a modification to the COMPACT TOUCH® cleared in K094038. Similar to the previous version of the device, it consists of a base and probes. The Base performs the same calculations and displays as the predicate COMPACT TOUCH®. The A-scan probe for biometry and pachymeter is identical to the predicate while the B-scan probe has an increased transducer frequency of 15 Hz which allows for improved measurement accuracy of ± 0.115 mm.
# Intended Use / Indications for Use
The COMPACT TOUCH Ophthalmic Ultrasound System and the probes that are used with it are indicated for diagnostic imaging and biometric measurement of the eye including:
- . Visualization of the interior of the eye and the orbit by A and B scans.
- . Axial Length measurement of the eye by ultrasonic means.
- Implanted IOL power calculation. using the Axial Length measurement. ●
- Measurement of corneal thickness by ultrasonic means. ●
# Substantial Equivalence
The COMPACT TOUCH Ophthalmic Ultrasound System described in this notification and for use under the conditions of the proposed labeling is substantially equivalent to a legally marketed predicate device that is a Class II medical device which is the Quantel Medical COMPACT TOUCH® (K094038). The indications for use statement for the COMPACT TOUCH Ophthalmic Ultrasound System is exactly the same as the indications for use statement for the predicate device.
The COMPACT TOUCH Ophthalmic Ultrasound System and the predicate device, the previous version of the same device, are equivalent regarding technological characteristics. Both systems include diagnostic imaging with biometry and pachymetry performed with an A-Scan probe and diagnostic imaging and axial length measurements performed with a B-Scan probe. The A-scan probe used in both systems is identical with the same transducer used in both systems.
There have been minor modifications to the B-Scan probe where the transducer frequency of the B-scan probe has been increased from 10 MHz for the cleared COMPACT TOUCH® to 15 MHz for the new version. This variation of frequency does not affect the safety or performance of the device. The IEC 60601-2-37 tests have been followed in order to cover the new transducer specification (the MI value is inferior to 0.23).
All other aspects of the two systems remain identical with the exception of the following items which have been determined not to impact the safety and effectiveness:
- Physical Characteristics: revised dimensions and look of device and addition of Wi-Fi connection. Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility testing have been
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performed which shows the new version of the device continues to comply with the electrical safety standards.
- -Electronic: the degree of protection against electric shock has been changed from BF to B due to the change of the power supply. The IEC 60601-1 tests have been followed in order to cover this new configuration.
- Measurement accuracy has been improved (from ± 0.2 mm to ± 0.115 mm) due to the increase of the frequency of the probe.
- General Software: the software has been revised to accommodate the other device changes listed here.
- -Documentation: an HDMI port has been added to the device.
In summary, the new version of the COMPACT TOUCH Ophthalmic Ultrasound System has the same indications for use and similar technological characteristics to the predicate device and is therefore, substantially equivalent.
# Performance Data
Performance testing was conducted in order to demonstrate compliance with recognized consensus standards:
- AAMI ANSI ES60601-1:2005 + Corr. 1:2006+Corr. 2:2007+A1:2012 Medical . electrical equipment-Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- . IEC 60601-1-2:2007: Medical electrical equipment-Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance-Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility-Requirements and tests
- IEC 60601-1-6:2010+A1:2013 Medical electrical equipment-Part 1-6: General requirements for safety-Collateral Standard Usability
- IEC 62366-1 Medical Devices-Part 1: Application of usability engineering to medical . devices
- IEC 60601-2-37: "Ed2 + AM1 with 60601-1 (ed.3), AM1 with correc 1 & correc 2 ● Particular requirements for the safety of ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment
Additionally, hardware and software validation activities were performed to ensure the device performed as intended and software documentation appropriate for the Moderate level of concern was provided.
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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.