The CenterVue EIDON FA is a confocal scanning ophthalmoscope indicated for color, infrared and autofluorescence imaging and fluorescein angiography of a human retina with or without the use of a mydriatic agent.
Device Story
Confocal scanning ophthalmoscope; uses white, infrared, and blue LEDs to capture retinal images. Subject device adds optional Ultra Widefield Lens (UWFL) to increase field of view from 60° to 80°. Input: retinal light reflections; Output: digital images (color, infrared, autofluorescence, fluorescein angiography). Used in clinical settings by eye care professionals. Features automated alignment, focus, exposure, and capture. Output displayed on 10.1" multi-touch tablet. Assists clinicians in visualizing retinal structures for diagnostic assessment. Benefits include expanded retinal view in single exposure, aiding comprehensive posterior eye evaluation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench-based clinical comparison study conducted at four sites in Italy. Compared images from EIDON FA (60°) and EIDON FA with UWFL (80°) across color, infrared, autofluorescence, and fluorescein angiography modalities. Sample included eyes with and without pathology. Qualitative side-by-side comparison of the central 60° field demonstrated that images from the subject device are similar to the predicate device. No clinical performance metrics (sensitivity/specificity) reported; study focused on image comparability.
Technological Characteristics
Confocal scanning ophthalmoscope; LED-based (IR 825-870nm, white 440-650nm, blue 440-475nm). 14 Mpixel sensor. Field of view: 60° (standard) or 80° (with UWFL). Connectivity: 10.1" multi-touch tablet. Standards: ANSI Z80-36 (light hazard), ISO 15004-1, ISO 10940, IEC 62304. Class I, Type B. IPX0. Dimensions: 620x590x360mm; 25kg.
Indications for Use
Indicated for color, infrared, autofluorescence imaging, and fluorescein angiography of the human retina. Applicable for patients requiring retinal imaging, with or without mydriatic agents.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ophthalmoscope is an AC-powered or battery-powered device containing illumination and viewing optics intended to examine the media (cornea, aqueous, lens, and vitreous) and the retina of the eye.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an AC-powered opthalmoscope, a battery-powered opthalmoscope, or a hand-held ophthalmoscope replacement battery, 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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CenterVue SpA Luca Scienza Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager Via S. Marco 9H Padova, 35129 Italv
Re: K211328
Trade/Device Name: Eidon Fa, Eidon, Eidon Af, Eidon Uwfl Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.1570 Regulation Name: Ophthalmoscope Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MYC Dated: July 12, 2021 Received: July 14, 2021
Dear Luca Scienza:
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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Elvin Ng Assistant Director DHT1A: Division of Ophthalmic Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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#### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2023 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number: K211328
Device Name
EIDON FA
Indications for Use (Describe)
The CenterVue EIDON FA is a confocal scanning ophthalmoscope indicated for color, infrared and autofluorescence imaging and fluorescein angiography of a human retina with or without the use of a mydriatic agent.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
▽ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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# centervue
## 510(k) Summary
| Proprietary Name(s): | EIDON FA, EIDON, EIDON AF, EIDON UWFL |
|-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Type of submission: | Special |
| Date of preparation: | August 10th, 2021 |
| Manufacturer: | CENTERVUE S.p.A. |
| | Via San Marco 9H |
| | 35129 Padova - ITALY |
| Submitter and contact | Mr. Luca Scienza |
| | Centervue S.p.A. |
| | Manager of Quality and Regulatory Affairs |
| | Via San Marco 9H, 35129 Padova - ITALY |
| | Phone: +39 049 501 8399 |
| | Fax: +39 049 501 8398 |
| | Email: luca.scienza@icare-world.com |
| Product Code: | MYC |
| Regulation Number: | 886.1570 |
| Common Name: | Ophthalmoscope |
| Panel: | Ophthalmic |
| Class: | Class II |
| Indications for Use: | The CenterVue EIDON FA is a confocal scanning ophthalmoscope |
| | indicated for color, infrared and auto-fluorescence imaging and |
| | fluorescein angiography of a human retina with or without the use of a |
| | mydriatic agent. |
| Legally marketed device | EIDON FA (K180526) |
(Predicate)
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#### Device description
The CenterVue EIDON FA with Software version 4.0 and Ultra Widefield Lens is a modification of the CenterVue EIDON FA (K180526).
The CenterVue EIDON FA is a confocal scanning ophthalmoscope indicated for color, infrared and autofluorescence imaging and fluorescein angiography of a human retina with or without the use of a mydriatic agent.
CenterVue EIDON FA (K180526) is a scanning ophthalmoscope white light to obtain color images of the retina, infrared light to obtain infrared-reflectance images of the retina, and blue light to obtain autofluorescence and fluorescence images.
The CenterVue EIDON FA is part of a family of devices, which includes three models: EIDON FA, EIDON AF, and EIDON. EIDON is the base model, which features the following imaging modalities: infrared reflectance, color and red-free. EIDON AF adds autofluorescence imaging to the base model.
EIDON FA is the fully featured device, which adds fluorescein angiography to the capabilities of the EIDON AF and encompasses the features and functionality of the other models.
With respect to the CenterVue EIDON FA, EIDON FA with software version 4.0 provides additional features to acquire retinal images with the Ultra Widefield Lens. The optional Ultra Widefield Lens increases the field of view of the devices from 60° to 80°. All the features related to the acquisition without the Ultra Widefield Lens are unchanged.
The modified devices use the same base technology and maintains the same Intended Use and Indications for Use of the predicate device.
The fundamental scientific technology of the subject device is unchanged from the predicate and remains confocal, line scanning, LED-based, imaging.
The functional differences between EIDON FA and EIDON FA with software version 4.0 are as follows:
- . EIDON FA with software version 4.0 allows to capture retinal picture with an increased field of view, from 60° to 80° to allow the user to view a greater proportion of the posterior eye in one view.
- . EIDON FA with software version 4.0 allows to capture Ultra Widefield images with the same modalities of the unmodified device, namely: color images, infrared-reflectance images, autofluorescence images and fluorescence images.
No technological differences between EIDON FA and EIDON FA with SW version 4.0 exist.
- The modified device can be used with or without the Ultra Widefield Lens. The technological principle of retinal acquisitions remains the same in the modified device.
- . The device software has been modified to implement the acquisition and management of images taken with the Ultra Widefield Lens.
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## centervue
The EIDON UWFL – Ultra Widefield Lens accessory is composed of a lens doublet, assembled in a custom lens holder, which can be mounted on the standard objective of the parent device by means of an incorporated threaded ring to increase the field of view of the parent device from 60° (standard objective) to 80° (with UWFL).
The CenterVue EIDON UWFL – Ultra Widefield Lens is an optional accessory to extend the field of view of the CenterVue EIDON, EIDON AF and EIDON FA from 60° to 80°. It is indicated for color, infrared and autofluorescence imaging and fluorescein angiography of a human retina with or without the use of a mydriatic agent.
The principle of operation of the EIDON UWFL is an increase of the standard objective to achieve a greater field of view.
The mechanism of action and the conditions for use are the same of the predicate device.
Other than the above, no differences exist between the EIDON FA with Ultra Widefield Lens, in particular the principle of operation, mechanism of action and interaction with the patient are unchanged.
#### TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
#### Class and type of applied part
- Class I, Type B (according to IEC 60601-1). ●
#### IP classification:
- . IPX0 (according to the degree of protection provided by the enclosure with respect to harmful penetration of particulate matter or water).
#### Image acquisition:
| • Minimum pupil size: | 2.5 mm (non-mydriatic use) |
|-------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| • Field of view: | 60° (H) x 55° (V) captured in a single exposure |
| | 80° (H) x 75° (V) captured in a single exposure, with Ultra Widefield |
| | Lens |
| • Sensor size: | 14 Mpixel (4608x3288) |
| • Light source: | infrared LED (825-870 nm), white LED (440-650 nm), |
| | blue LED (440-475 nm) |
| • Imaging modalities: | color, red-free, IR reflectance, autofluorescence (AF), fluorescein- |
| | angiography (FA) |
| • Working distance: | 28 mm |
| | 16 mm, with Ultra Widefield Lens |
| • Resolution: | 60 pixels/deg (centre of the field) |
| | 45 pixels/deg (centre of the field), with Ultra Widefield Lens |
| • Resolution on retina: | 15 microns |
| | 17 microns with Ultra Widefield Lens |
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- Pixel pitch: 4.9 microns
6.34 microns, with Ultra Widefield Lens
- . 1840x1622 pixels FA video resolution:
- 5 fps . FA video acquisition rate:
### Other features:
•
| • Automatic operation: | auto-alignment, auto-focus, auto-exposure, auto-capture |
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| • Focus adjustment range: | -12 D to +15 D |
| | -8 D to +8 D with Ultra Widefield Lens |
| • Internal fixation target: | dynamic, programmable |
| • Display: | 10.1" multi-touch, color tablet |
#### Dimensions:
| • Weight: | 25 Kg (55 lbs) |
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| • Size: | 620 X 590 X 360 mm (14.2" x 23.2" x 24.4") |
#### Power supply:
| · Voltage: | 12 V DC |
|----------------------|---------|
| · Power consumption: | 60 W |
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#### Comparison with predicate device
The predicate device selected for comparison with the CenterVue EIDON FA with software version 4.0 and Ultra Widefield Lens is identified as follows:
| Proprietary Name: | EIDON FA |
|----------------------|---------------------------------|
| Manufacturer: | CenterVue S.p.A. |
| 510(k) Number: | K180526 |
| Clearance Date: | 12 July 2018 |
| FDA Product Code: | MYC |
| Classification Name: | Ophthalmoscope, Laser, Scanning |
| Regulation Number: | 886.1570 |
The Subject Device and the Predicate Device share many identical or similar properties and features. In particular, the fundamental scientific technology of the subject device is unchanged from the predicate and remains confocal, line scanning, LED-based, ophthalmoscopy. Also, the principle of operation, mechanism of action and interaction with the patient are unchanged.
With respect to EIDON FA, the EIDON FA with software 4.0 includes the possibility to equip the devices of the family with an optional Ultra Widefield Lens, to increase the field of view of the devices from 60° to 80°, using the same base technology and maintaining the same Indications for Use.
The functional differences between EIDON FA and EIDON FA with software version 4.0 are as follows:
- . EIDON FA with software version 4.0 allows to capture retinal picture with an increased field of view, from 60° to 80° to allow the user to view a greater proportion of the posterior eye in one view.
- . EIDON FA with software version 4.0 allows to capture Ultra Widefield images with the same modalities of the unmodified device, namely: color images, infrared-reflectance images, autofluorescence images and fluorescence images.
No technological differences between EIDON FA and EIDON FA with SW version 4.0 exist.
- . The modified device can be used with or without the Ultra Widefield Lens. The technological principle of retinal acquisitions remains the same in the modified device.
- . The device software has been modified to implement the acquisition and management of images taken with the Ultra Widefield Lens.
Other than the above, no differences exist between the EIDON FA with software 4.0 and Ultra Widefield Lens, in particular the principle of operation, mechanism of action and interaction with the patient are unchanged.
None of these differences have any significant effect on safety or effectiveness of the Subject Device.
² Neither the CenterVue EIDON FA nor the EIDON FA with software 4.0 contain lasers but rather use LEDs for confocal imaging
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Notably, with respect to the impact of these design modifications on a key part of the product's risk analysis (i.e. optical radiation safety), Centervue has confirmed conformance with the applicable recognized standard, ANSI Z80-36:2016, making these modifications eligible for a Special 510(k) notification.
#### Performance data
Continued conformance with the following standards has been confirmed in support of the substantial equivalence determination:
#### ANSI Z80-36 (Light Hazard Protection)
EIDON FA with software version 4.0 and Ultra Widefield Lens fulfills the requirements for a group 2 determination according to ANSI Z80-36, i.e. ophthalmic instruments with potential light hazard.
#### ISO 15004-1
The subject device complies with the ISO 15004-1:2006 standard for ophthalmic instruments.
#### IEC 62304
The subject device software complies with IEC 62304.
#### ISO 10940
EIDON FA with software version 4.0 and Ultra Widefield Lens fully complies with the applicable requirements of ISO 10940 - Ophthalmic instruments — Fundus Cameras when used without the optional lens, and partially complies with applicable requirements of ISO 10940 when used with the optional lens mounted.
#### Clinical summary
The imaging capabilities of EIDON FA with UWFL were assessed by comparing the following Subject and Predicate devices in the listed Imaging Modalities:
| SUBJECT DEVICE | PREDICATE DEVICE | IMAGING MODALITIES |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
| EIDON FA with<br>Software version 4.0 and<br>Ultra Widefield Lens | EIDON FA | Infrared<br>Color<br>Autofluorescence<br>Fluorescein Angiography |
The data were collected at four different sites located in Italy. Each eye was tested with Eidon FA with and without the lens in random order. Patients were tested according to booked appointments for the day: no patients pre-selection was performed based on gender, age, ethnicity, or any other factors. The imaging modality was selected according to the clinician's decision for each patient.
For infrared and color images, eyes with and without diagnosed pathology were included in the comparison. For Infrared images, 10 eyes which presented without pathology and the 8 eyes which presented with pathology were provided in a side-by-side comparison.
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For Color images, 11 eyes which presented without pathology and 10 eyes which presented with pathology were provided in a side-by-side comparison.
Since red-free images are obtained in EIDON FA as the green channel of the color image, comparison of color images also vields for red-free imaging.
For autofluorescence and fluorescein angiography 10 eyes respectively, with diagnosed pathology which presented were provided.
As images included have a different field of view between the two devices, namely 60° for the CenterVue EIDON FA and 80° for CenterVue EIDON FA with UWFL, only the inner 60° of the 80° images should be used for comparison.
For fluorescein angiography, direct comparison of images captured during the early phase is not possible as it would require simultaneous capture with and without the UWFL on the same device, so only intermediate and late phase images were compared. It should also be noted that, due to the need to remove the lens and resume the acquisition, FA images with and without the UWFL were taken at different times from fluorescein injection.
The comparison shows that EIDON FA with software version 4.0 and UWFL provides images that are similar in the central 60° to those of the cleared device, for all imaging modalities.
#### Conclusion
Based on the information contained within this submission, it is concluded that the CenterVue EIDON FA with software version 4.0 and Ultra Widefield Lens is substantially equivalent to the identified predicate devices already in interstate commerce within the USA.
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