K220090 · Visibly, Inc. · QTO · Aug 12, 2022 · Ophthalmic
Device Facts
Record ID
K220090
Device Name
Visibly Digital Acuity Product
Applicant
Visibly, Inc.
Product Code
QTO · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Aug 12, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.1150
Device Class
Class 1
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
The Visibly Digital Acuity Product (VDAP) is a web-based, self-guided software application intended for use by adults, ages 22 to 40, who have the capability to perform a self-test at home, to aid in the evaluation of visual acuity with or without correction. The software allows users to view and respond to displayed optotypes and uses the responses to categorize a patient's visual acuity into one of two categories, with an individual output for each eye: - TRUE - visual acuity that is consistent with normal vision - FALSE - visual acuity that is not consistent with normal vision. The Visibly Digital Acuity Product recommendations are intended to be supportive recommendations that will be used by an eye care provider, along with the patient's medical history and profile, prior corrective eyewear prescriptions, and subjective vision data. The Visibly Digital Acuity Product does not provide screening or diagnosis of eye health or other disease, nor is it intended to replace an in-person eye exam.
Device Story
Web-based software application; enables home-based self-assessment of visual acuity. Inputs: user responses to Landolt C optotypes displayed on computer/tablet screen; user interacts via touchscreen smartphone/mobile device acting as remote. Operation: user stands 10 feet from display; software presents optotypes; user selects observed orientation on remote. Output: categorization of visual acuity per eye as 'TRUE' (consistent with normal vision) or 'FALSE' (not consistent with normal vision). Intended for use by adults 22-40; results provided to eye care provider as supportive data alongside medical history/prior prescriptions. Benefits: facilitates remote visual acuity assessment; aids clinical decision-making by providing supplemental subjective vision data.
Clinical Evidence
Prospective, multi-center clinical study (n=329) compared VDAP to ETDRS VA Lane Test. Pooled cohort results: PPV 95.8% (95% CI: 93.6-97.6%), NPV 49.1% (95% CI: 40.0-58.1%), sensitivity 85.5% (95% CI: 81.9-88.9%), specificity 78.8% (95% CI: 69.1-87.6%). Subject-level agreement 75.9%. Reproducibility for study eyes 89.3% (p < 0.0001 vs 75% goal). Bench testing confirmed luminance (ANSI Z80.21-2010) and optotype sizing accuracy (±5% of LogMar).
Technological Characteristics
Web-based software; standalone application. Hardware: user-supplied computer/tablet (display) and smartphone/mobile device (remote). Connectivity: internet-enabled. Optotypes: Landolt C with crowding bars. Software level of concern: moderate. Cybersecurity: encryption/access controls implemented. Sterilization: N/A (software).
Indications for Use
Indicated for adults aged 22-40 capable of performing self-tests at home to aid in visual acuity evaluation with or without correction. Not for screening/diagnosis of eye health or disease; not a replacement for in-person eye exams.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A visual acuity chart is a device that is a chart, such as a Snellen chart with block letters or other symbols in graduated sizes, intended to test visual acuity.
Predicate Devices
Vimetrics, LLC Central Vision Analyzer (CVA-1000) (K100095)
Vital Art and Science, Inc. MyVisionTrack Model 005 (K143211)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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September 30, 2022
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Visibly, Inc. % Janice Hogan Partner Hogan Lovells US LLP 1735 Market Street, 23rd Floor Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Re: K220090
Trade/Device Name: Visibly Digital Acuity Product Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.1150 Regulation Name: Visual Acuity Chart Regulatory Class: Class I Product Code: OTO
Dear Janice Hogan:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is sending this letter to notify you of an administrative change related to your previous substantial equivalence (SE) determination letter dated August 12, 2022. Specifically, FDA is updating this SE Letter as an administrative correction because of a typo in the Indications for Use form.
Please note that the 510(k) submission was not re-reviewed. For questions regarding this letter please contact Elvin Ng, OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices, 240-402-4662, Elvin.Ng@fda.hhs.gov.
Sincerely,
Elvin Y. Ng -S
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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August 12, 2022
Visibly, Inc. % Janice Hogan Partner Hogan Lovells US LLP 1735 Market Street, 23rd Floor Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Re: K220090
Trade/Device Name: Visibly Digital Acuity Product Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.1150 Regulation Name: Visual Acuity Chart Regulatory Class: Class I Product Code: QTO Dated: January 11, 2022 Received: January 11, 2022
Dear Janice Hogan:
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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510(k) Number (if known)
### K220090
Device Name
Visibly Digital Acuity Product
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Visibly Digital Acuity Product (VDAP) is a web-based, self-quided software application intended for use by adults, ages 22 to 40, who have the capability to perform a self-test at home, to aid in the evaluation of visual acuity with or without correction. The software allows users to view and respond to displayed optotypes and uses the responses to categorize a patient's visual acuity into one of two categories, with an individual output for each eye:
- . TRUE - visual acuity that is consistent with normal vision
- FALSE visual acuity that is not consistent with normal vision .
The Visibly Digital Acuity Product recommendations are intended to be supportive recommendations that will be used by an eye care provider, along with the patient's medical history and profile, prior corrective evewear prescriptions, and subjective vision data. The Visibly Digital Acuity Product does not provide screening or diagnosis of eye health or other disease, nor is it intended to replace an in-person eye exam.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
□ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
区 Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### 510(k) SUMMARY Visibly, Inc.'s Visibly Digital Acuity Product K220090
### Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared
Visibly, Inc. 207 E Ohio Street, #233 Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: 217-971-4852 Contact Person: Paul Foley CFO/COO
Date Prepared: August 11, 2022
## Name of Device
Visibly Digital Acuity Product
## Classification Name
Visual Acuity Chart (21 CFR 886.1150, Class I, Product Code QTO)
## Predicate Devices
Predicate Device:
Vimetrics, LLC Central Vision Analyzer (CVA-1000)
Reference Devices:
SoloHealth, Inc. SoloHealth Station (K113402)
Vital Art and Science, Inc. MyVisionTrack Model 005 (K143211)
#### Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Visibly Digital Acuity Product (VDAP) is a web-based, self-guided software application intended for use by adults, ages 22 to 40, who have the capability to perform a self-test at home, to aid in the evaluation of visual acuity with or without correction. The software allows users to view and respond to displayed optotypes and uses the responses to categorize a patient's visual acuity into one of two categories, with an individual output for each eye:
- TRUE visual acuity that is consistent with normal vision ●
- FALSE - visual acuity that is not consistent with normal vision
The Visibly Digital Acuity Product recommendations are intended to be supportive recommendations that will be used by an eye care provider, along with the patient's medical history and profile, prior corrective eyewear prescriptions, and subjective vision data. The Visibly Digital Acuity Product does not provide screening or diagnosis of eye health or other disease, nor is it intended to replace an in-person eye exam.
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## Technological Characteristics
The Visibly Digital Acuity Product is a web-based, software application intended for use by adults, at home, to aid in the evaluation of visual acuity with or without correction. The standalone software application allows the user to interface with the software via a web browser on two internet-enabled devices:
- A computer screen (the Display) which displays optotypes. O
- A touchscreen mobile device (the Remote) which operates as a remote control and o interface for the user to respond to prompts related to the optotypes appearing on the Display while standing 10 feet away.
The software allows users to view and respond to displayed optotypes and uses the responses to categorize a user's vision acuity into one of two buckets: (1) TRUE - visual acuity that is consistent with normal vision (2) FALSE - visual acuity that is not consistent with normal vision.
A table comparing the key features of the subject, predicate, and reference devices is provided below.
| | Visibly Digital<br>Acuity Product<br>(subject) | Vimetrics Central<br>Vision Analyzer 1000<br>(CVA-1000)<br>(predicate) | SoloHealth Station<br>(reference) | MyVisionTrack<br>Model 0005<br>(reference) |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) | K220090 | K100095 | K113402 | K143211 |
| Product Code | QTO | HOX, Chart, Visual<br>Acuity | DXN, Automated<br>Blood Pressure<br>Monitor<br>HOX, Chart, Visual<br>Acuity | HOQ, Amsler grid |
| Indications for<br>Use | The Visibly Digital<br>Acuity Product<br>(VDAP) is a web-<br>based, self-guided<br>software application<br>intended for use by<br>adults, ages 22 to<br>40, who have the<br>capability to perform<br>a self-test at home,<br>to aid in the<br>evaluation of visual<br>acuity with or<br>without correction.<br>The software allows<br>users to view and<br>respond to | The CVA-1000 is<br>intended for use<br>under the direct<br>supervision of an<br>ophthalmologist or<br>optometrist in the<br>measurement of<br>vision at fixation in<br>one or both eyes, with<br>or without optical<br>correction. | The SoloHealth<br>Station is intended<br>to be used by the<br>general public so<br>that a user can<br>measure his/her<br>own blood pressure<br>and pulse rate and<br>his/her own weight.<br>Additionally, the<br>SoloHealth Station<br>is intended to<br>screen adults for<br>clarity of central<br>vision. SoloHealth<br>Station does not<br>provide a general | The<br>myVisionTrack®<br>Model 0005 is<br>intended for the<br>detection and<br>characterization of<br>central 3 degrees<br>metamorphopsia<br>(visual distortion) in<br>patients with<br>maculopathy,<br>including age-<br>related macular<br>degeneration and<br>diabetic retinopathy,<br>and as an aid in<br>monitoring |
| Visibly Digital<br>Acuity Product<br>(subject) | Vimetrics Central<br>Vision Analyzer 1000<br>(CVA-1000)<br>(predicate) | SoloHealth Station<br>(reference) | MyVisionTrack<br>Model 0005<br>(reference) | |
| displayed optotypes<br>and uses the<br>responses to<br>categorize a<br>patient's visual<br>acuity into one of<br>two categories, with<br>an individual output<br>for each eye:<br>TRUE - visual<br>acuity that is<br>consistent with<br>normal vision FALSE - visual<br>acuity that is not<br>consistent with<br>normal vision The Visibly Digital<br>Acuity Product<br>recommendations<br>are intended to be<br>supportive<br>recommendations<br>that will be used by<br>an eye care<br>provider, along with<br>the patient's<br>medical history and<br>profile, prior<br>corrective eyewear<br>prescriptions, and<br>subjective vision<br>data. The Visibly<br>Digital Acuity<br>Product does not<br>provide screening<br>or diagnosis of eye<br>health or other<br>disease, nor is it<br>intended to replace<br>an in-person eye<br>exam. | | screening of visual<br>function and does<br>not provide a<br>diagnosis of eye<br>health or other<br>disease. The<br>SoloHealth Station<br>only screens clarity<br>of central vision.<br>Users should<br>consult their<br>personal physicians<br>if they have<br>concerns regarding<br>their eyesight. | progression of<br>disease factors<br>causing<br>metamorphopsia. It<br>is intended to be<br>used by patients<br>who have the<br>capability to<br>regularly perform a<br>simple self-test at<br>home. The<br>myVisionTrack®<br>Model 0005 is not<br>intended to<br>diagnose; diagnosis<br>is the responsibility<br>of the prescribing<br>eye-care<br>professional. | |
| | Visibly Digital<br>Acuity Product<br>(subject) | Vimetrics Central<br>Vision Analyzer 1000<br>(CVA-1000)<br>(predicate) | SoloHealth Station<br>(reference) | MyVisionTrack<br>Model 0005<br>(reference) |
| Intended<br>Population | Adults, ages 22 to<br>40 | General Public | General Public | Patients at high risk<br>or already<br>diagnosed with<br>maculopathy |
| Prescription or<br>OTC | OTC | Prescription | OTC | Prescription home<br>use by patients |
| Device Type | Web-based<br>software application | Device with electronic<br>display | Device with<br>electronic display | Downloadable<br>application to cell<br>phone or tablet |
| Hardware<br>Platform | Display: Computer,<br>laptop or tablet<br>Remote:<br>Touchscreen<br>smartphone or<br>mobile device | Display: Computer, 2<br>LCD computer<br>monitors, keyboard,<br>mouse | Display: LCD<br>computer monitor,<br>Interactive Central<br>Vision Panel | Display: User<br>supplied cell phone<br>or tablet |
| Software<br>Design | Interactive software<br>platform with audio<br>and visual prompts | Interactive software<br>platform with audio<br>and visual prompts. It<br>has two panels:<br>Interactive Central<br>Vision Panel and<br>Chart Panel | Interactive software<br>platform with audio<br>and visual prompts | Interactive software<br>platform with visual<br>prompts |
| Target<br>Presentation | Landolt C optotypes<br>with crowding bars,<br>facing 4 different<br>directions (openings<br>at 180, 270, 0, and<br>90 degrees)<br>Optotypes are<br>presented singly | Multiple and Individual<br>optotypes (depending<br>on the panel selected) | Multiple optotypes<br>as well as<br>sentences and<br>paragraphs | Distorted and<br>undistorted shapes |
| How/Where<br>Used | At home | Clinical environments | Non-clinical<br>environments | At home |
| Test<br>Administration | Self-administration | Setup and Testing<br>Method is selected by<br>HCP | Self-administration | Self-administration |
| | Visibly Digital<br>Acuity Product<br>(subject) | Vimetrics Central<br>Vision Analyzer 1000<br>(CVA-1000)<br>(predicate) | SoloHealth Station<br>(reference) | MyVisionTrack<br>Model 0005<br>(reference) |
| | | Testing process is<br>completed via self-<br>administration | | |
| Test<br>Procedure<br>Summary | Based on optotypes<br>presented on the<br>Display, the user<br>will select what<br>object they see on<br>their Remote. The<br>following outputs<br>are generated for<br>Eye Care Provider<br>(ECP) review: (1)<br>user-inputted data<br>confirmed during<br>Qualification; (2)<br>Visual Acuity output<br>by eye classifying<br>the individual eye's<br>vision into one of<br>the following<br>buckets:<br>TRUE - visual<br>acuity that is<br>consistent with<br>normal vision FALSE - visual<br>acuity that is not<br>consistent with<br>normal vision | Chart Panel: A<br>monitor, viewed by<br>the patient, presents<br>traditional symbol<br>charts with<br>progressive 0.1<br>logMAR gradations of<br>symbol size, each of<br>which may be<br>presented in the<br>following Michelson<br>contrasts of black<br>letters presented<br>against a white<br>background in a range<br>of progressively<br>reduced contrasts.<br>The examiner may<br>view on the physician<br>monitor what is<br>presented to the<br>patient on the patient<br>monitor so he can<br>mark the letters that<br>are correctly<br>identified, allowing<br>either line-by-line or<br>letter-by-letter scoring.<br>The total letters read<br>correctly are recorded<br>as well as the<br>smallest line read<br>correctly in which the<br>traditional method of<br>scoring is utilized.<br>Interactive Central<br>Vision Panel: A<br>monitor is viewed by | Near distance<br>screening is<br>simulated at 17<br>inches through a<br>series of prompts<br>on the computer<br>monitor where<br>patients are asked<br>to view the clarity of<br>sentences and<br>letters at different<br>sizes. Far distance<br>screening is<br>simulated at 11 feet<br>through a view<br>finder on the<br>device. Patients<br>are asked to<br>determine the<br>clarity of a set of<br>letters. | The<br>myVisionTrack®<br>Model 0005<br>implements a shape<br>discrimination<br>hyperacuity (SDH)<br>vision test. The<br>distorted shape is<br>created by<br>modulating the<br>radius of the circle<br>with a sinusoid.<br>The user is shown<br>four circles and<br>asked to identify the<br>distorted circle. |
| Visibly Digital<br>Acuity Product<br>(subject) | Vimetrics Central<br>Vision Analyzer 1000<br>(CVA-1000)<br>(predicate) | SoloHealth Station<br>(reference) | MyVisionTrack<br>Model 0005<br>(reference) | |
| | the patient in which<br>automated<br>measurements are<br>conducted by an<br>interactive computer<br>program at logMAR<br>0.05 gradations of<br>symbol size. The<br>patient sits in a chair<br>in the darkened<br>examination room<br>with or without optical<br>correction<br>(spectacles, contact<br>lenses, or trial lenses)<br>and with one eye or<br>both eyes exposed,<br>he/she views in a<br>mirror at the end of<br>the room an LCD<br>monitor (patient<br>monitor) mounted on<br>the wall next to the<br>examiner's desk (total<br>distance entered into<br>the computer program<br>at the time of<br>installation). The<br>examiner selects the<br>method of operation<br>and contrasts to be<br>tested by keyboard<br>and mouse interaction<br>and with information<br>presented on the<br>physician's working<br>monitor. | | | |
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### Performance Data
The following testing is provided to support the safety and performance of the VDAP:
- . Luminance Testing was completed to demonstrate that the luminance of the Display hardware is above the minimum threshold for luminance (80 cd/m²) in accordance with: (1) ANSI Z80.21-2010(R2015). American National Standard for Ophthalmics -Instruments - General-Purpose Clinical Visual Acuity Charts; (2) ISO 8596:2017. Ophthalmic optics - Visual acuity testing - Standard and clinical optotypes and their presentation and (3) International Council of Ophthalmology (1984) Visual Acuity Measurement Standard.
- Optotype Sizing Testing was conducted to validate each op…
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Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
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.