A laser system console with an integrated slit lamp. The system connects to the slit lamp to enable laser energy to be delivered through the slit lamp illumination path. The system may be used for standard single shot photocoagulation and laser scanning patterns. The system enables the physician to deliver multiple laser spots with a single footswitch depression by automating the emission of laser light. The aiming beam displays the pattern, allowing the physician to place it in the appropriate location.
Device Story
Ophthalmic scanning laser system (532nm or 577nm) for retinal and anterior segment photocoagulation. Device integrates laser console with slit lamp; delivers laser energy through slit lamp illumination path. Physician operates system via footswitch (wired or optional wireless) and touchscreen interface. Proprietary scanning technology automates emission of multiple laser spots in user-selectable patterns; aiming beam displays pattern for precise placement. Supports single-shot and pattern scanning modes; compatible with Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope (LIO). Used in professional healthcare facilities (clinics, hospitals). Benefits patients by enabling rapid, automated delivery of laser treatment for retinal/choroidal abnormalities and anterior segment pathologies.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data required for this product change.
Indicated for treatment of ocular pathology in posterior and anterior segments. Posterior segment: retinal photocoagulation, panretinal photocoagulation, focal photocoagulation, and grid photocoagulation for vascular/structural abnormalities (proliferative/non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, choroidal neovascularization associated with wet age-related macular degeneration, age-related macular degeneration, lattice degeneration, retinal tears/detachments). Anterior segment: iridotomy and trabeculoplasty.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ophthalmic laser is an AC-powered device intended to coagulate or cut tissue of the eye, orbit, or surrounding skin by a laser beam.
Predicate Devices
PASCAL® Synthesis™ Ophthalmic Scanning Laser System (K123542)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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November 9, 2022
Iridex Corporation Bill Hyatt Director of Regulatory Affairs 1212 Terra Bella Ave. Mountain View, CA 94043
Re: K223132
Trade/Device Name: Iridex PASCAL® 532, Iridex PASCAL® 577, Iridex PASCAL® (532 nm and 577 nm models) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.4390 Regulation Name: Ophthalmic Laser Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HOF Dated: September 23, 2022 Received: October 3, 2022
Dear Bill Hyatt:
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,
# Anjana Jain -S
Anjana Jain, PhD 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) K223132
#### Device Name
Iridex PASCAL® 532. Iridex PASCAL® 577, and Iridex PASCAL® (532 nm and 577 nm models)
Indications for Use (Describe)
Intended for use in the treatment of ocular pathology in both the posterior and anterior segments.
Intended for use in the posterior segment to perform retinal photocoagulation, panretinal photocoagulation, focal photocoagulation and grid photocoagulation for vascular and structural abnormalities of the retina and choroid including:
(532nm)
- · proliferative and non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy
- macular edema
- · choroidal neovascularization associated with wet age-related macular degeneration
- · age-related macular degeneration
- lattice degeneration
- retinal tears and detachments
#### (577nm)
- · proliferative and non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy
- · macular edema
- choroidal neovascularization associated with wet age-related macular degeneration
- · age-related macular degeneration
- lattice degeneration
- · retinal tears and detachments
Intended for use in the treatment of ocular pathology in the anterior segment including:
(532 nm and 577nm)
- · iridotomy
- · trabeculoplasty
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
|-------------------------------------------------|
|-------------------------------------------------|
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) SUMMARY; K223132
## Submitter Information
| Company: | Iridex Corporation<br>1212 Terra Bella Ave<br>Mountain View, CA 94043-1824<br>Phone: (650) 940-4700<br>Fax: (650) 355-1305<br>Establishment Registration No.: 2939653 |
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| Contact Person: | Bill Hyatt<br>Director, Regulatory Affairs<br>Phone: (650) 605-8727<br>Fax: (650) 940-4710 |
- Date Prepared: November 09, 2022
## Device Name and Classification
| Common Name: | Ophthalmic Laser |
|-------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Proprietary Name: | Iridex PASCAL® 532 |
| Proprietary Name: | Iridex PASCAL® 577 |
| Proprietary Name: | Iridex PASCAL® (532 nm and 577nm models) |
| Classification Name: | Laser, Ophthalmic |
|----------------------|-------------------|
| Product Code: | HQF |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 886.4390 |
| Device Class: | II |
## Predicate Device
| Laser Console | |
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| Company: | Iridex Corporation |
| Device: | PASCAL® Synthesis™ Ophthalmic Scanning Laser System<br>(K123542) |
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#### Intended Use
A laser system console with an integrated slit lamp. The system connects to the slit lamp to enable laser energy to be delivered through the slit lamp illumination path. The system may be used for standard single shot photocoagulation and laser scanning patterns.
The system enables the physician to deliver multiple laser spots with a single footswitch depression by automating the emission of laser light. The aiming beam displays the pattern, allowing the physician to place it in the appropriate location.
#### Indications for Use
Intended for use in the treatment of ocular pathology in both the posterior and anterior segments.
Intended for use in the posterior segment to perform retinal photocoagulation, panretinal photocoagulation, focal photocoagulation and grid photocoagulation for vascular and structural abnormalities of the retina and choroid including:
#### (532nm)
- proliferative and non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy ●
- . macular edema
- . choroidal neovascularization associated with wet age-related macular degeneration
- . age-related macular degeneration
- . lattice degeneration
- . retinal tears and detachments
#### (577nm)
- . proliferative and non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy
- macular edema
- choroidal neovascularization associated with wet age-related macular degeneration .
- age-related macular degeneration .
- . lattice degeneration
- . retinal tears and detachments
Intended for use in the treatment of ocular pathology in the anterior segment including:
#### (532 nm and 577nm)
- iridotomy .
- trabeculoplasty .
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#### Device Description
The Iridex PASCAL® (532 nm and 577 nm models) is an ophthalmic scanning laser system. PASCAL is an acronym for Pattern SCAn Laser. The system can perform single shot photocoagulation as is performed conventionally. In addition, the system is equipped with proprietary laser scanning technology that provides the user with the option to perform laser pattern scanning. This allows the user to place many laser treatment spots in a patient's eye rapidly by performing pattern scan laser photocoagulation. The system will scan user-selectable patterns of laser spots into a patient's eye.
The system includes a table for housing the laser module and associated electronics. A slit lamp is also integrated in the table enabling the interface to be at the base of the slit lamp, i.e., no external cabling. The table is smaller in size compared to prior versions to accommodate use in smaller rooms. In addition to single shot and pattern scanning the system also supports the use of a Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscope (LIO) with optical fiber port for connection of a LIO.
The system is available with either 532nm or 577nm laser emission.
#### Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
A risk management analysis was conducted in accordance with standard EN ISO 14971.
The following table provides a comparison of Technological Characteristics of the SUBJECT device (Iridex PASCAL® 532 and Iridex PASCAL® 577) to the PREDICATE Device (PASCAL® Synthesis™ Ophthalmic Scanning Laser System).
The technological characteristics of the SUBJECT device (laser console) are substantially equivalent to those of the PREDICATE device.
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| Characteristic | PASCAL® Synthesis™<br>Ophthalmic Scanning Laser System<br>(Predicate Device) | Iridex PASCAL®<br>(532 nm and 577 nm models)<br>(Subject Device) | Bearing on<br>Substantial<br>Equivalence |
|--------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| | Intended Use and Indications for Use | | |
| Intended Use<br>and Indications<br>for Use | <b>Intended Use:</b><br>A laser system console with an integrated slit lamp. The<br>system connects to the slit lamp to enable laser energy to be<br>delivered through the slit lamp illumination path. The system<br>may be used for standard single shot photocoagulation and<br>laser scanning patterns.<br><br>The system enables the physician to deliver multiple laser<br>spots with a single footswitch depression by automating the<br>emission of laser light. The aiming beam displays the pattern,<br>allowing the physician to place it in the appropriate location.<br><br><b>Indications for Use:</b><br>Intended for use in the treatment of ocular pathology in both<br>the posterior and anterior segments.<br><br>Intended for use in the posterior segment to perform retinal<br>photocoagulation, panretinal photocoagulation, focal<br>photocoagulation and grid photocoagulation for vascular and<br>structural abnormalities of the retina and choroid including:<br>(532nm)<br>proliferative and non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy macular edema choroidal neovascularization associated with wet age-<br>related macular degeneration age-related macular degeneration lattice degeneration retinal tears and detachments (577nm) proliferative and non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy macular edema choroidal neovascularization associated with wet age-<br>related macular degeneration age-related macular degeneration lattice degeneration retinal tears and detachments Intended for use in the treatment of ocular pathology in the<br>anterior segment including:<br>(532 nm and 577nm) iridotomy trabeculoplasty | Identical (no change)<br>Note: There is no proposed<br>change with respect to<br>Intended Use and Indications<br>for Use. | Substantially<br>Equivalent |
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| Characteristic | PASCAL® Synthesis™<br>Ophthalmic Scanning Laser System<br>(Predicate Device) | Iridex PASCAL®<br>(532 nm and 577 nm models)<br>(Subject Device) | Bearing on<br>Substantial<br>Equivalence | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|--|--|--|--|--|--|
| Where the<br>device is used | Professional Healthcare Facility Environment<br>• Physician offices, clinics, multiple treatment facilities,<br>hospitals except for near active HF surgical equipment<br>and the RF shielded room of an ME system for magnetic<br>resonance imaging, where the intensity of EM<br>disturbances is high | Identical (no change) | Substantially<br>Equivalent | | | | | | |
| Design/Technological Characteristics | | | | | | | | | |
| Operating<br>Principles | A laser system console with an integrated slit lamp. The system<br>connects to the slit lamp to enable laser energy to be delivered<br>through the slit lamp illumination path. The system may be used for<br>standard single shot photocoagulation and laser scanning patterns<br>The system enables the physician to deliver multiple laser spots with<br>a single footswitch depression by automating the emission of laser<br>light. The aiming beam displays the pattern, allowing the physician<br>to place it in the appropriate location. | Identical (no change) | Substantially<br>Equivalent | | | | | | |
| Laser Type | Optically Pumped Semiconductor Laser (OPSL) (Treatment)<br>Laser Diode (Aiming) | Identical (no change) | Substantially<br>Equivalent | | | | | | |
| Output<br>Wavelength | • 532 nm or 577 nm (Treatment)<br>• 635 nm (Aiming) | Identical (no change) | Substantially<br>Equivalent | | | | | | |
| Output Mode | Continuous-Wave | Identical with addition of<br>MicroPulse® | Substantially<br>Equivalent | | | | | | |
| Electrical VAC | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz | Identical (no change) | Substantially<br>Equivalent | | | | | | |
| Electrical<br>Current | < 10 Amperes | Identical (no change) | Substantially<br>Equivalent | | | | | | |
| User Interface | • Touchscreen LCD Control Panel,<br>• Slit Lamp,<br>• Micro Manipulator (slit lamp),<br>• Power Knob (slit lamp),<br>• 3D Controller (optional),<br>• Footswitch (wired) | Identical with the following<br>changes:<br>• addition of Wireless<br>Footswitch as an optional<br>accessory,<br>• the removal of 3D<br>Controller as an option | Substantially<br>equivalent | | | | | | |
| Laser<br>Activation | Footswitch (wired) | Identical with addition of<br>Wireless Footswitch as an<br>optional accessory | Substantially<br>Equivalent | | | | | | |
| Performance | | | | | | | | | |
| Treatment<br>wavelength<br>(Nominal) | • 532 nm for 532 model<br>• 577 nm for 577 model | Identical (no change) | Substantially<br>Equivalent | | | | | | |
| Aiming beam<br>wavelength<br>(Nominal) | 635 nm | Identical (no change) | Substantially<br>Equivalent | | | | | | |
| Power Output<br>(mW) | • 0 to 2000 mW (Treatment)<br>• Adjustable 0 to <1 mW (Aiming) | Identical (no change) | Substantially<br>Equivalent | | | | | | |
| Duty Cycle | 100% | Enable a variable Duty Cycle<br>with no change to maximum<br>duty cycle (i.e., no change to<br>the maximum percentage of<br>100%) | Substantially<br>Equivalent | | | | | | |
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| Characteristic | PASCAL® Synthesis™<br>Ophthalmic Scanning Laser System<br>(Predicate Device) | Iridex PASCAL®<br>(532 nm and 577 nm models)<br>(Subject Device) | Bearing on<br>Substantial<br>Equivalence |
|-----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Pulse duration | 10 ms to 1000 ms | Maintain maximum pulse (1000ms) while enabling the<br>lower end of the pulse range.<br>The enabled exposure time<br>range is 0.05ms -1000ms | Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| Pulse Interval | 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Hz (single spot or LIO) | Identical (no change) | Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| Pulse Counter | 0 – 99,999 | Identical (no change) | Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| Laser Beam<br>diameter | 50, 100, 200, 400 μm (in air) | 400 μm was replaced with 300 μm | Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| Compatibility | | | |
| Compatible<br>Delivery<br>Devices | Laser Indirect Ophthalmoscopes (LIO) | Identical (no change) | Substantially<br>Equivalent |
| Packaging & Sterilization | | | |
| Packaging &<br>Sterilization | • Supplied non-sterile.<br>• Shipping packaging has been designed to safely transport<br>the device to end user facility | Change to packaging design<br>and materials that was<br>validated per ISTA 3B | Substantially<br>Equivalent |
#### Performance Data
The following table summarizes nonclinical testing relevant to the Iridex PASCAL® 532 and Iridex PASCAL® 577 in accordance with the requirements of the design control regulations and established quality assurance procedures.
Clinical testing was not required for this product change.
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| Verification/ Validation Method(s) | Acceptance Criteria | Summary of Results |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| IEC 60601-1 Electrical Safety | Meet appliable clauses of IEC 60601-1 | PASS.<br>Device meets requirements of appliable clauses of IEC 60601-1 |
| IEC 60601-1-2 EMI/EMC | Meet IEC 60601-1-2 Requirements | PASS.<br>The unit met the requirements of appliable clauses of IEC 60601-1-2. |
| IEC 60601-1-6 Usability | Meet the requirements of the appliable clauses IEC 60601-1-6 | PASS.<br>Device meets requirements of appliable clauses of IEC 60601-1-6 |
| IEC 60601-2-22 Laser Safety | Meet all appliable IEC 60601-2-22 test items except for EMC, Biocompatibility | PASS.<br>Device meets requirements of appliable clauses of IEC 60601-2-22. |
| IEC 60825-1 Laser Safety | Meet appliable IEC 60825-1 requirements | PASS.<br>Device meets IEC 60825-1 Requirements |
| IEC 62304, Medical device software, Software life-cycle processes | Software lifecycle processes and activities meet requirements of appliable clauses of IEC 62304 | PASS<br>Software lifecycle processes and activities meet IEC 62304 Requirements |
| Shipping and Packaging Testing | Meet ISTA 3B Testing and Acceptance Requirements for:<br>• Climatic Conditioning-Package<br>• Climatic Conditioning-Product<br>• Atmospheric Preconditioning<br>• Shock (First Sequence)<br>• Vertical Vibration (Random Vibration with Top Load)<br>• Shock (Second Sequence)<br><br>Meet Iridex performance specifications pre- and post-conditioning testing. | PASS.<br>Test unit passed ISTA-3B conditioning and testing (Westpak testing)<br><br>Test unit passed Iridex performance testing Pre-and Post-conditioning (Iridex testing). |
#### Conclusions
The Iridex PASCAL® (532 nm and 577 nm models) (SUBJECT device) shares identical Intended Use, Indications for Use, Principles of Operation (technology) including energy source, Design/Technological Characteristics, and Performance, as the PASCAL® Synthesis™ Ophthalmic Scanning Laser System (PREDICATE device), all of which do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness.
The proposed SUBJECT device is at least as safe and effective as the legally marketed predicate device.
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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.