MD-320W Ultrasound Biomicroscope is intended to be used in clinical ophthalmology for ultrasonic diagnosis on the anterior segment of eyes. The device is intended to be used in hospitalmology clinics. The operators should be trained professionals and have basic capabilities for PC operation. It is not allowed to use UBM on patients with eye trauma, inflammation or infection.
Device Story
MD-320W is an ultrasonic imaging system for anterior segment eye diagnosis. It uses a 50MHz mechanical sector scan probe to emit electric pulses and receive reflective echoes from eye tissues. The system processes these echoes into real-time 2D images. It operates via two user-selectable software applications: one running on a standard PC and another on the MD-2300S scanner platform. Operators (trained professionals) control scanning, image acquisition, and display through the software interface. The device aids clinicians in visualizing anterior segment structures, supporting diagnostic decision-making. It benefits patients by providing high-resolution imaging for ocular assessment.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Safety and EMC testing performed per IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-37, and IEC 60601-1-2. Acoustic output parameters verified against FDA guidance. Software verification and validation completed. Biocompatibility evaluation conducted per ISO 10993.
Technological Characteristics
Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system; 50MHz mechanical sector scan probe (open pivoting single-element); B-mode operation; digital signal processing; PC-based or integrated platform; connectivity via USB; acoustic output MI < 0.23, ISPTA.3 < 17 mW/cm², ISPPA.3 < 28 W/cm²; complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-37, and IEC 60601-1-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for ultrasonic diagnosis of the anterior segment of the eye in clinical ophthalmology settings. Contraindicated for patients with eye trauma, inflammation, or infection.
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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MEDA Co., LTD % Linda Zhang RA, R & D Department F2C,F3D,F4C,F5, F6C, Building C2, Xinmao Science Skill Park, Huayuan Industry Development Area Tianjin, 300384 P.R. CHINA
Re: K213070
Trade/Device Name: MD-320W Ultrasound Biomicroscope Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYO, ITX Dated: September 15, 2021 Received: September 23, 2021
November 18, 2021
# Dear Linda Zhang:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K213070
Device Name MD-320W Ultrasound Biomicroscope
### Indications for Use (Describe)
MD-320W Ultrasound Biomicroscope is intended to be used in clinical ophthalmology for ultrasonic diagnosis on the anterior segment of eyes.
The device is intended to be used in hospitalmology clinics. The operators should be trained professionals and have basic capabilities for PC operation.
It is not allowed to use UBM on patients with eye trauma, inflammation or infection.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span></span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| <span></span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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K213070
# 510(k) SUMMARY
## 1. Submitter Information
| 510(k) owner's name: | MEDA Co., Ltd.<br>Add: F2C, F3D, F4C, F5, F6C, Building C2, Xinmao Science Ski Park, Huayuan Industry Development Area, Tianjin 300384, P. R. China<br>Tel: +86-22-83713808<br>Fax: +86-22-83713880 |
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| Contact person: | Linda Zhang<br>Add: C2-2-C, Xinmao Science Skill Park, Huayuan Industry Development Area, 300384 Tianjin, P. R. China<br>Tel: +86-22-8371 3808 ext. 812<br>Fax: +86-22-8371 3880<br>E-mail: linda.zhang@meda.com.cn |
| Alternative Contact Person: | Kai Chen<br>Medtech International, Inc. and<br>United States Designated Agent of MEDA Co., Ltd.<br>Add: 13505 Broadfield Drive, Potomac, MD 20854<br>Tel: 240 888 4001<br>Fax: 301 251 2881<br>Email: Drkaichen@gmail.com |
| Date Prepared: | September 15, 2021 |
#### 2. Device Information
Trade Name/Common Name: MD-320W Ultrasound Biomicroscope
| | Classification Name: Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System (IYO)<br>Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer (ITX) |
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| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Regulation Number: | 892.1560; 892.1570 |
| Product Code: | IYO; ITX |
#### Predicate Devices 3.
Device Name: VuPad Ophthalmic Ultrasound System
510(k) Number: K140199
Manufacturer: Sonomed Inc.
#### 4. Device Description
MD-320W Ultrasound Biomicroscope is an ultrasonic imaging system with high-resolution. It consists of AC-DC power adapter, main unit, 50MHz sector scan probe, footswitch, USB cable
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and two user-selectable APPs:
MD3XUBM.AP1-C V1.0 APP (included in MD3XUBM-C V1.0) runs on the windows operating system of the PC and allows the user to control probe scanning, image acquisition and display via the PC user interface.
MD3XUBM.AP1-S V1.0 APP (included in MD3XUBM-S V1.0) runs on the operating system of the legally marketed MD-2300S Ultrasonic A/B Scanner for Ophthalmology (K152318) and allows the user to control probe scanning, image acquisition and display via the MD-2300S user interface.
Under the excitation of electric pulse, the 50MHz ultrasound transducer emits ultrasonic pulse into eye and receives reflective echo from the surfaces of different tissue, thus forming real-time two-dimensional image of eye tissue.
Indications for Use 5.
> MD-320W Ultrasound Biomicroscope is intended to be used in clinical ophthalmology for ultrasonic diagnosis on the anterior segment of eyes.
> It is intended to be used in hospitals and ophthalmology clinics. The operators should be trained professionals and have basic capabilities for PC operation.
It is not allowed to use UBM on patients with eye trauma, inflammation or infection.
#### Comparison of Technological Characteristics 6.
The VuPad diagnostic ultrasound system is a multi-purpose computer-based ultrasonic diagnostic system for ophthalmic application, intended to both visualize the interior of the eye by means of ultrasound and to make measurements inside the eye, including the measurements of axial length for determination of IOL Power.
lt has 10MHz A-scan probe and 12.5 MHz, 20 MHz, 35 MHz and 50MHz B-scan probes. The function of the 35MHz and 50MHz probes is also called Ultrasound Biomicroscopy (UBM), which is used to collect live B-scan images of the anterior segment of the eye.
MD-320W Ultrasound Biomicroscope is fundamentally identical to the Ultrasound Biomicroscopy (UBM) capabilities of the VuPad System. The intended usage and method of application for these transducers are the same for both systems.
The subject and the predicate devices (UBM part) are based on the following same technological elements:
| Item | Model<br>Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
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| 510(K) number | MD-320W Ultrasound Biomicroscope | K140199 | |
| Intended Use | It is intended to be used in clinical<br>ophthalmology for ultrasonic<br>diagnosis on the anterior segment of<br>eyes. | The VuPad ultrasound system is<br>a multi-purpose computer-based<br>ultrasonic diagnostic system for<br>ophthalmic application, intended<br>to both visualize the interior of | |
| the eye by means of ultrasound<br>and to make measurements<br>inside the eye, including the<br>measurement of axial length for<br>determination of IOL Power.<br>*The UBM part is used to collect<br>live B-scan images of the<br>anterior segment of the eye.<br>Note: See §8 of 510(K)<br>Summary of K140199. | Modes of Operation | B-Mode | B -Mode |
| | Selectable A-Scan<br>Vector while in<br>B-Scan mode | Yes | Yes |
| | Technology | Visualization by Ultrasound | Visualization by Ultrasound |
| | General Method of<br>Operation | Echoes converted to images on a<br>screen. Measurement made by time<br>delays | Echoes converted to images on<br>a screen. Measurement made<br>by time delays |
| | Digital System | Echoes converted into digital pulses,<br>all operation carried out digitally | Echoes converted into digital<br>pulses, all operation carried out<br>digitally |
| | Probe /Transducer<br>type | probe with sector scanning (Open<br>Pivoting Single-Element) | Open Pivoting Single-Element |
| | Transducer<br>Frequency Range<br>(MHz) | 50 | 35 and 50 for UBM |
| | Internal Storage | ≥512GB (Stored in PC) | ≥512GB (Stored in tablet PC) |
| | Control Interface | Operator uses PC with keyboard,<br>mouse and footswitch, or<br>MD-2300S with LCD touch screen<br>and footswitch, to collect exam data. | Operator uses tablet PC with<br>LCD touch screen and foot<br>pedal switch to collect exam<br>data, |
| | Data<br>Storage<br>Location | Storage within software database<br>with ability to recall patient exam<br>records | Storage within software<br>database with ability to recall<br>patient exam records |
| | Printer | Any Windows-compatible printer<br>(separate) | Any Windows-compatible printer<br>(separate) |
| | Acoustic output<br>MI < 0.23<br>ISPTA.3 < 17 mW/cm²<br>ISPPA.3 < 28 W/cm² | Track 1 | Track 1 |
| | Compliance<br>standards | IEC 60601-1: 2005, AMD1: 2012;<br>ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1:<br>2005(R)2012 and A1: 2012,<br>C1:2009(R)2012 and | IEC 60601 -1, |
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| A2:2010/(R)2012;<br>IEC 60601-2-37 (ed.2), am1;<br>IEC 60601-1-2: 2014 | IEC 60601-2-37,<br>EN/IEC 60601-1-2 (2001) |
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The differences of MD-320W Ultrasound Biomicroscope and its predicate device:
| Model | MD-320W Ultrasound<br>Biomicroscope | VuPad |
|------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(K) number | | K140199 |
| Intended Use | It is intended to be used in<br>clinical ophthalmology for<br>ultrasonic diagnosis on the<br>anterior segment of eyes. | The VuPad ultrasound system is<br>a multi-purpose computer-based<br>ultrasonic diagnostic system for<br>ophthalmic application, intended<br>to both visualize the interior of<br>the eye by means of ultrasound<br>and to make measurements<br>inside the eye, including the<br>measurement of axial length for<br>determination of IOL Power. |
| Modes of Operation | B-Mode (anterior segment of<br>eyes) | Ophthalmic A and B Scans |
| B-Scan Lines per Scan | 768 | 256 |
| B-Scan Scan Display<br>Controls | TGC, Adjustable Gain: 1-99dB | Fully adjustable time-varied gain<br>(TVG), baseline, log gain, and<br>exponential gain |
| Probe /Transducer type | Mechanical Sector Scan Probe<br>(open pivoting single-element) | Sealed Pivoting Single-Element,<br>and Open Pivoting<br>Single-Element for UBM |
| B-Scan Transducer<br>Frequency. | 50 MHz | 10, 12.5, 20 MHz;<br>35, 50 MHz for UBM. |
| B-Scan Axial Accuracy<br>(Theoretical) | 50 MHz: 0.0153mm | 50 MHz: 0.0146mm |
| Hardware Configuration<br>and Components | System consists of AC-DC<br>power adapter, main unit,<br>50MHz sector scan probe, USB<br>cable and two user-selectable<br>APPs. | System consists of unit with<br>integrated LCD touch screen, A-<br>probe, sealed B-probe, open<br>transducer water path B-probe,<br>calibration cylinder, probe<br>holder, and foot pedal |
| B-Scan Video Clips | Capture and store 100- frame<br>video clips | Capture and store 50- frame<br>video clips |
| Display Screen | LCD Panel<br>(10.1" diagonal wide-screen,<br>1020 x 768 pixel resolution, or | Integrated LCD Panel<br>(10.1" diagonal wide-screen,<br>1920x1080 pixel resolution) |
| Model | MD-320W Ultrasound<br>Biomicroscope | VuPad |
| | 14" diagonal wide-screen,<br>1366 x 768 pixel resolution) | |
| Dimensions (inches) | 1.6x 8.3x9.6 | 2 x 8x13.3 |
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The VuPad system is a multi-purpose ophthalmic ultrasonic diagnostic system with three relatively independent functions: biometric A-scan (10MHz), B-scan posterior segment imaging (12.5, 20MHz) and B-scan anterior segment imaging - UBM (35, 50MHz).
MD-320W Ultrasound Biomicroscope (UBM) is only used for imaging of the anterior segment of the eye, so it is compared with the UBM part of VuPad.
As can be seen from the above tables, MD-320W's intended use, working principle, structural composition, mode of operation, Probe/Transducer type and compliance standard are substantially equivalent as the UBM part of the predicate device.
The intended use and hardware configuration and components that differ from the predicate device are those outside the UBM function, such as the A-scan for biometrics, and the 12.5MHz, 20MHz Sealed Pivoting Single-Element probe for imaging of the posterior segment of the eye.
The differences in parameters such as Display Screen, Dimensions, B-Scan Video Clips and B-Scan Lines per Scan have no substantial impact on the intended use, safety and effectiveness of the device.
#### 7. Brief Discussion of Non-clinical Tests
The safety and EMC testing were conducted on the MD-320W and the testing results comply with the requirements of IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-37 for safety and the IEC 60601-1-2 for EMC. The acoustic output parameters comply with the requirements of IEC 60601-2-37 and FDA Guidance on diagnostic ultrasound systems and transducers.
It is recommended to use FDA-cleared disposable sterile water sac which meets the relevant requirements of ISO10993 to contact patients, such as ClearScan Transducer Cover (K080119). The biocompatibility evaluation has been conducted by the manufacturer according to ISO 10993.
The software and essential performance have passed verification and validation, and the results comply with the related requirements as per the FDA Guidance document "Marketing Clearance of Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems and Transducers" issued in June 27, 2019.
## 8. Conclusions
The results of non-clinical tests as well as the software and essential performance verification and validation demonstrate that the MD-320W Ultrasound Biomicroscope is substantially equivalent in safety, effectiveness and performance to the legally marketed predicate device.
While there are some differences between the MD-320W Ultrasound Biomicroscope and its predicate device, they do not affect the safety or effectiveness.
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