K200954 · Topcon Healthcare Solutions, Inc. · NFJ · Aug 3, 2020 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K200954
Device Name
Glaucoma Module
Applicant
Topcon Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
Product Code
NFJ · Radiology
Decision Date
Aug 3, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
The Glaucoma Module is a software application intended for the management, display and analysis of visual field and optical coherence tomography data. It is intended as an aid to the detection and management of visual field defects and progression of visual field loss.
Device Story
Glaucoma Module is an optional software add-on for the Harmony platform; manages, displays, and analyzes visual field and optical coherence tomography (OCT) data. Inputs include OCT exams (Topcon Maestro, Maestro 2, Triton) and visual field data (Zeiss HFA3, HFA III, or DICOM/OPV format from other manufacturers). Device features two main screens: Hood Dashboard for glaucoma suspect assessment and Glaucoma Trend for longitudinal data observation. Operated by clinicians in clinical settings; provides organized interface for viewing threshold, graytone, total deviation, pattern deviation, and deviation from baseline plots. Does not provide predictive correlation of structural and functional measures. Benefits include improved visualization and management of glaucoma-related diagnostic data to support clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Bench testing, including software verification and validation, demonstrated that the device performs as intended and meets specifications.
Technological Characteristics
Software-only image management system; integrates into Harmony platform. Functions as a multi-modality display and analysis tool. Interfaces with OCT and visual field diagnostic instruments via direct connection or network. Utilizes previously cleared normative databases and algorithms from connected devices (e.g., Topcon Maestro/Triton, Zeiss Cirrus/HFA).
Indications for Use
Indicated for glaucoma suspects or patients diagnosed with glaucoma to aid in the detection and management of visual field defects and progression of visual field loss.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A medical image management and processing system is a device that provides one or more capabilities relating to the review and digital processing of medical images for the purposes of interpretation by a trained practitioner of disease detection, diagnosis, or patient management. The software components may provide advanced or complex image processing functions for image manipulation, enhancement, or quantification that are intended for use in the interpretation and analysis of medical images. Advanced image manipulation functions may include image segmentation, multimodality image registration, or 3D visualization. Complex quantitative functions may include semi-automated measurements or time-series measurements.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls; voluntary standards—Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Std., Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) Std., Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Test Pattern).
Predicate Devices
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's FORUM Glaucoma Workplace (K141297)
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August 3, 2020
Topcon Healthcare Solutions, Inc. % Maureen O'Connell President O'Connell Regulatory Consultants, Inc. 44 Oak Street Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180
Re: K200954
Trade/Device Name: Glaucoma Module Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NFJ Dated: June 24, 2020 Received: June 25, 2020
Dear Maureen 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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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,
Elvin Ng Assistant Director DHT1A: Division of Ophthalmic Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K200954
Device Name Glaucoma Module
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Glaucoma Module is a software application intended for the management, display and analysis of visual field and optical coherence tomography data. It is intended as an aid to the detection and management of visual field defects and progression of visual field loss.
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# 510(k) SUMMARY Topcon Healthcare Solutions Glaucoma Module
# 510(k) Owner
Topcon Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 111 Bauer Drive Oakland, NJ 07436 Phone: (201) 599-5208 Contact Person: Ramya Sundaram
## Submission Correspondent
Maureen O'Connell O'Connell Regulatory Consultants, Inc. 44 Oak Street Stoneham. MA 02180 Phone: (978) 207-1245 Email: Maureen@oconnellregulatory.com
Date Prepared: July 30, 2020
# Trade Name of Device
Glaucoma Module
#### Common or Usual Name
System, image management, ophthalmic
# Classification Name
21 C.F.R. 892.2050 Picture Archiving and Communication System
#### Product Code
NFJ - System, Image Management, Ophthalmic
Predicate Device Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's FORUM Glaucoma Workplace cleared in K141297
# Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Glaucoma Module is a software application intended for the management, display and analysis of visual field and optical coherence tomography data. It is intended as an aid to the detection and management of visual field defects and progression of visual field loss.
# Device Description
The Glaucoma Module works as an optional module, integrated into the Harmony user interface, and interfacing to Harmony to access the relevant data and information. Harmony is a comprehensive software platform intended for use in importing, processing, measurement, analysis and storage of clinical images and videos of the eye, as well as for management of patient data, diagnostic data, clinical information, reports from ophthalmic diagnostic
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instruments through either a direct connection with the instruments or through computerized networks. Harmony was most recently cleared by FDA in K182376.
The Glaucoma Module is a fully interactive multi-modality software for clinicians to assess, diagnose and manage patients who are glaucoma suspects or have been diagnosed with glaucoma. The Glaucoma Module is an aid to detection and management of visual field and OCT data.
The Glaucoma Module displays key information for diagnosis and management using a wellorganized interface.
Glaucoma Module is integrated into the Harmony user interface that utilizes both OCT exam and Visual Field data in an interactive manner. It employs two main sections, the Hood Dashboard screen used to determine glaucoma suspects and the Glaucoma Trend screen which can be used to observe patient data over a larger period of time.
The Glaucoma Module does not include predictive interpretations of the correlation of structural and functional measures, two measures that are understood to be independent of each other.
The Glaucoma Module will work with the following medical devices:
- Topcon's Maestro. Maestro 2, and Triton Optical Coherence Tomography devices .
- Zeiss' Visual Field instruments HFA3 and HFA Iii
- Visual Field data from other manufacturers. (e.g. Oculus EasyField) through DICOM ● OPV data format.
#### Performance Data
No performance data was required or provided. Software validation and verification demonstrate that the Glaucoma Module performs as intended and meets its' specifications.
#### Substantial Equivalence
The Glaucoma Module is substantially equivalent to Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's FORUM Glaucoma Workplace cleared in K141297. The Glaucoma Module has the same intended use, similar principles of operation, and similar technological characteristics as the previously cleared predicate device. The intended use of the Glaucoma Module and the intended use of the FORUM Glaucoma Workplace cleared in K141297 are identical. Both systems are intended for use for the management, display and analysis of visual field and optical coherence tomography data.
The Glaucoma Module has the same technological characteristics as the FORUM Glaucoma Workplace (K141297). Both devices are software only image management systems which manage, display and analyze visual field and optical coherence tomography data. Both software devices access reference databases previously cleared by FDA. The Glaucoma Module accesses the Topcon's 3D OCT-1 Maestro (K170164) and Topcon's Triton (K173119) for RNFL thickness, ganglion cell plus inner plexiform thickness and optic nerve head measurements while the Zeiss FORUM Glaucoma Workplace references the Cirrus (K111157) algorithms and
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normative database for RNFL thickness, ganglion cell plus inner plexiform thickness and optic nerve head measurements and the Humphrey Field Analyzer (K093213) for algorithms and databases for visual field measurements and Guided Progression Analysis.
Both the Glaucoma Module and the FORUM Glaucoma Workplace perform data retrieval from the allowed devices while the FORUM Glaucoma Workplace also allows for report storage. This minor difference between the devices does not impact substantial equivalence. Both devices manage, analyze and display OCT exams. The Glaucoma Module displays visual field reports and combined reports produced by the accessed devices while the FORUM Glaucoma Workplace also creates and combines visual field reports. As the Glaucoma Module is an optional add-on software this difference in reporting features does not impact substantial equivalence.
Both the Glaucoma Module and the FORUM Glaucoma Workplace display visual field information of a single exam while the FORUM Glaucoma Workplace also displays visual field information from multiple exams. Both software devices provide the same data plots: threshold, graytone, total deviation, pattern deviation and deviation from baseline. Both devices provide global indices for visual field progression and reliability indices and both allow comments to be added by the user. Neither device allows for storage of data.
In conclusion, the Glaucoma Module shares similar technological characteristics with the predicate device. As the Glaucoma Module is an optional add-on feature for the FDA cleared Harmony, the minor differences in features do not impact the substantial equivalence as both devices have the same core features and capabilities.
### Conclusion
The Glaucoma Module has the same intended use as the previously cleared predicate device. In addition, the Glaucoma Module has similar technological characteristics as its predicate and is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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