K223763 · Centricity Vision, Inc. · PUL · Apr 11, 2023 · Ophthalmic
Device Facts
Record ID
K223763
Device Name
ZeptoLink IOL Positioning System
Applicant
Centricity Vision, Inc.
Product Code
PUL · Ophthalmic
Decision Date
Apr 11, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 886.4100
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The ZeptoLink IOL Positioning System is indicated for use in performing anterior capsulotomy during cataract surgery.
Device Story
ZeptoLink IOL Positioning System performs anterior capsulotomy during cataract surgery; integrates with OEM Ultrasonic Phacoemulsification (USP) systems. System components: power console, reusable pneumatic connection, disposable handpiece, USP support mounts. Handpiece features circular silicone suction cup and cutting element. Surgeon inserts tip into anterior chamber; suction applied via USP fluidics creates apposition of tip to anterior capsule. Console monitors vacuum pressure via suction sensor; pinch valve prevents excessive suction. Upon reaching threshold vacuum, console delivers rectified RF pulsed DC energy to cutting element; rapid phase transition of water molecules creates capsule cut. Surgeon initiates suction via USP footswitch; energy delivery initiated via console touchscreen or USP footswitch (via pneumatic signal). Console includes redundant electrical/pressure isolation for safe state. Used in OR by surgeons; sterile nurse may assist via console interface. Benefits include precise, circular capsulotomy.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Program included biocompatibility, sterility, packaging integrity, LAL endotoxin testing, transportation, electromagnetic compatibility, electrical safety, stability/shelf-life, performance/functionality/safety, software validation, and simulated use (human factors evaluation). Results demonstrate the device meets safety and performance requirements.
Technological Characteristics
System includes power console with LCD touchscreen, disposable handpiece with silicone suction cup/cutting element, and pneumatic connection to USP. Energy source: rectified RF pulsed DC. Suction provided by USP fluidics, monitored by console sensor with pinch valve. Sterile barrier: thermoform tray with Tyvek lidding, EO sterilized (SAL 10^-6). Connectivity: pneumatic interface to USP, separate 12V power adapter. Software: redundant electrical/pressure isolation for safe state.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing cataract surgery requiring anterior capsulotomy.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A radiofrequency electrosurgical cautery apparatus is an AC-powered or battery-powered device intended for use during ocular surgery to coagulate tissue or arrest bleeding by a high frequency electric current.
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April 11, 2023
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Centricity Vision, Inc. Neal Hartman Vice President, Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance 1939 Palomar Oaks Way, Suite A Carlsbad, California 92011
#### Re: K223763
Trade/Device Name: ZeptoLink IOL Positioning System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.4100 Regulation Name: Radiofrequency Electrosurgical Cautery Apparatus Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: PUL Dated: March 10, 2023 Received: March 13, 2023
#### Dear Neal Hartman:
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 Y.
For Tieuvi Nguyen, Ph.D. 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
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K223763
Device Name ZeptoLink IOL Positioning System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ZeptoLink IOL Positioning System is indicated for use in performing anterior capsulotomy during cataract surgery.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# Centricity Vision
## K223763 – 510(K) SUMMARY
## Submitter Information
| Company Name: | Centricity Vision, Inc. |
|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Company Address: | 1939 Palomar Oaks Way, Suite A<br>Carlsbad, CA 92011 |
| Company Phone: | (760) 456-5015 |
| Company Facsimile: | (760) 579-6116 |
| Contact Person: | Neal Hartman<br>Vice President, Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance<br>nhartman@centricityvision.com |
| Date: | April 11, 2023 |
#### Device Identification
| Device Trade Name: | ZeptoLink IOL Positioning System |
|-------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Capsulotomy Device |
| Classification Name(s): | Apparatus, Cutting, Radiofrequency, Electrosurgical,<br>AC-Powered |
| Regulation(s): | 886.4100 |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Product Code(s): | PUL |
| Advisory Panel: | Ophthalmic |
#### ldentification of Predicate Devices
The Subject Device is substantially equivalent to the following device:
| Device Name | Classification Regulation | Product<br>Code | 510(K)<br>Number | Clearance<br>Date |
|---------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|------------------|-------------------|
| ZEPTO<br>Precision<br>Capsulotomy<br>System | 886.4100 - Apparatus, Cutting,<br>Radiofrequency, Electrosurgical, AC-Powered | PUL | K210827 | 12/14/2021 |
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#### Device Description
The Subject Device is basically Predicate, which is currently on the market, but integrated with OEM Ultrasonic Phacoemulsification (USP) system. The Subject Device and the USP are both required to complete the capsulotomy. The Subject Device includes the following system components:
- . Power Console with Power Supply
- . Reusable Pneumatic Connection, USP VIT-to-ZeptoLink
- . Disposable Handpieces
- USP Support Mounts .
The Power Console includes a LCD touchscreen display, which can rotate for viewing at different angles. The console is mounted to the USP with customized support mounts design for various USPs. The console includes hardware and software, which the software establishes a safe state in the event of faults. The safe state is redundant electrical isolation components and pressure isolation. Low positive pressure irrigation is allowed in the safe state to ensure release from the lens capsule. This mimics USP system's safe state architecture.
No electricity is shared between the Power Console and USP. The console is connected to an electrical outlet via a separate 12V power adapter module "power brick". The Disposable Handpiece's power cord is connected to the console. Energy delivery to the handpiece's capsulotomy tip is solely provided through the console.
Priming the handpiece's suction line, the suction used to create apposition of the capsulotomy tip, and positive pressure irrigation used to release the capsulotomy tip after capsulotomy are all performed with the USP's fluidics (i.e., irrigation and aspiration). The handpiece suction line is connected to the irrigation/aspiration lines of the USP's pack. A 0.22-micron filter incorporated on the suction line is inserted into the pressure sensing module located on the console's front panel. The filter provides a sterile barrier between the suction path of the handpiece and the console.
Initial priming of the suction line is conducted by pressing the USP continuous irrigation icon on the user interface, or by pressing the fill functions icon in the USPs vitrectomy state. Should additional priming be required, the vitrectorny fill icon can be pressed more than once. If the suction line requires additional priming just prior to surgery, the surgeon can accomplish this by pressing the USP's footswitch to position one (1) to generate irrigation.
The surgeon initiates suction by pressing the USP's footswitch to position two (2), which triggers the console to pinch off the irrigation line. Suction is maintained with continued pressure to the footswitch. The delivery of energy will not be authorized until a threshold vacuum pressure for a specified duration has been achieved. Note: To stop suction, the surgeon simply releases pressure from the footswitch.
To release the capsulotomy tip after capsulotomy, the Surgeon releases pressure from the foot pedal. The console will release "un-pinch" the irrigation line after energy delivery.
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There are a couple of ways to initiate energy delivery. The first method is to press the associated icon on the console's touch screen, which the sterile nurse will perform with verbal communication from the surgeon. The second method is through the USP's footswitch, which sends a signal through the vitrectomy port to the console, via the reusable pneumatic connection. The pneumatic pulse signal is recognized by the console and initiates energy delivery. The surgeon controls energy delivery with the second method. In both methods, energy delivery cannot occur without the suction parameters being met and the energy being unlocked, either manually by depressing the energy unlock icon on the console.
The Disposable Handpiece part of the Subject Device is identical to the Predicate with the exception of extending the suction line to incorporate the irrigation/ aspiration connections to the USP's disposable pack and 0.22-micron filter. The functional portion that executes that capsulotomy is the capsulotomy tip located at the distal end of the handpiece, which consists of a circular, silicone suction cup, and circular cutting element. Energy pulses are delivered to the cutting element to create the capsulotomy. This is identical to the Predicate.
Other than the above-mentioned procedural activities, the capsulotomy procedure is identical to the Predicate.The capsulotomy tip is elongate by sliding the finger slider distally, this allow it to be easy inserted into the anterior chamber through the corneal incision. Once inserted into the anterior chamber, the finger slider is pulled back to return the suction cup/cutting element to their original circular shapes. After centering the cutting element at the desired location on the anterior capsule, suction is initiated, which the capsulotomy tip will applanate, seating the cutting element to anterior capsule.
Once suction is achieved, energy is initiated. A series of electrical pulses lasting a total of 4 milliseconds is delivered to the cutting element causing rapid phase transition of water molecules trapped between the bottom edge of the cutting element and the anterior capsule. The rapid volume expansion results in the capsule cutting action. Depending on which handpiece configuration is used the capsulotomy size is nominally 5.1 or 5.4mm.
The surgeon will remove the capsulotomy tip from the anterior chamber through the corneal incision when it releases from the capsule button will either come out when the capsulotomy tip is removed or be free-floating in the chamber where manual removal with forceps is required.
The Disposable Handbiece and the sterile drape for the Power Console display are packaged in a sterile barrier thermoform tray with Tyvek lid. Ten (10) packaged devices are inserted into an inner carton with the IFU then inserted into a shipper box. The contents in the sterile barrier are sterile via Ethylene Oxide (EO) sterilization.
The Power Console is packaged into an ESD protective bag and foam protectors are positioned of both side of the console then inserted into a shipper box. The power supply, power cord, and user manual are also provided in the shipper.
Reusable pneumatic connection and USP support mounts are be packaged separately.
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#### Indications for Use
ZeptoLink IOL Positioning System is indicated for use in performing anterior capsulotomy during cataract surgery.
#### Comparison of Technological Characteristics with Predicate and Reference Devices
| Comparison<br>Feature | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Differences |
|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device name | ZeptoLink IOL Positioning<br>System | ZEPTO Precision<br>Capsulotomy System | N/A |
| Manufacturer | Centricity Vision, Inc | Centricity Vision, Inc | None |
| Device<br>classification | 2 | 2 | None |
| Product Code | PUL | PUL | None |
| Indications for<br>Use | ZeptoLink IOL Positioning<br>System is indicated for use<br>in performing anterior<br>capsulotomy during<br>cataract surgery. | ZEPTO Precision<br>Capsulotomy System is<br>indicated for use in<br>performing anterior<br>capsulotomy during cataract<br>surgery. | None |
| System<br>components | • Power Console<br>• Disposable Handpiece<br>• Pneumatic<br>Communication<br>Connection, USP<br>Vitrectomy Port-to-Power<br>Console | • Power Console<br>• Disposable Handpiece<br>• Disposable Fluid Isolator | The Subject Device requires a<br>communication line between the<br>console and the USP in order to<br>allow the surgeon to execute<br>capsulotomy energy from the<br>USP footswitch. The sterile<br>technician can only execute<br>capsulotomy energy from the<br>console with the Predicate.<br>Note: Execution of capsulotomy<br>energy can also be conduct at<br>the console display with the<br>Subject Device.<br>The Subject Device does not<br>require a fluid isolator because<br>liquid isolation is conducted<br>within console's suction sensor. |
| Patient<br>contact<br>system<br>component | Capsulotomy Tip of the<br>Disposable Handpiece | Capsulotomy Tip of the<br>Disposable Handpiece | None |
| Single-use | • Disposable Handpiece | • Disposable Handpiece<br>• Disposable Fluid Isolator | None, disposable system<br>components are not reusable |
| Sterile | • Disposable Handpiece | • Disposable Handpiece<br>• Disposable Fluid Isolator | None, disposable system<br>components are terminally<br>sterilized. |
| Method of<br>sterilization,<br>SAL | Ethylene Oxide, SAL 10-6 | Ethylene Oxide, SAL 10-6 | None |
| Packaging,<br>Sterile Barrier | Thermoform Tray/Tyvek<br>Lidding Stock | Thermoform Tray/Tyvek<br>Lidding Stock | None |
| System<br>control<br>component | Power Console | Power Console | Both the Subject Device and<br>Predicate control the execution<br>of capsulotomy energy the same, |
| Comparison<br>Feature | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Differences |
| Device name | ZeptoLink IOL Positioning<br>System | ZEPTO Precision<br>Capsulotomy System | N/A |
| | | | however they control suction<br>differently. The Predicate suction<br>sources is within the power<br>console and controls pressure<br>through internal software and<br>electric controlled pressure<br>regulator. The Subject Device<br>uses the functionality of the USP<br>for suction and monitors the<br>pressure output through suction<br>sensor in the power console via<br>disposable handpiece's suction<br>line. If high suction threshold is<br>reached, the power console will<br>occlude the disposable<br>handpiece's suction line, via a<br>pinch valve, to prevent excessive<br>suction at the anterior capsule. |
| Electrical | 100-240 volts AC, 50-60Hz,<br>1.66 amps | 100-240 volts AC, 50-60Hz,<br>1.66 amps | None |
| Energy Type | Rectified RF Pulsed - DC | Rectified RF Pulsed - DC | None |
| Induction of<br>Tensile<br>Stress | By Suction Pressure | By Suction Pressure | None |
| User Interface | • Touchscreen Display<br>(Power Console<br>• Footswitch (USP) | • Front Panel (Power<br>Console)<br>• Footswitch (Power<br>Console) | The Predicate can initiate suction<br>and execute capsulotomy energy<br>from the front panel of the power<br>control. Optional, a footswitch<br>accessory can be connected to<br>the power console and these<br>functions can be controlled<br>through the footswitch.<br>The Subject Device required<br>energy to be unlock, when<br>acceptable suction has been<br>achieved, on the power console's<br>touchscreen display in order to<br>execute capsulotomy energy.<br>Execution of capsulotomy energy<br>is then performed on the<br>touchscreen display. Initiating<br>and maintaining suction, optional<br>executing capsulotomy energy,<br>and aiding with release of the<br>disposable handpiece's<br>capsulotomy tip from the anterior<br>capsule is conducted through the<br>USP footswitch. |
| Cutting<br>Element<br>Shape | Circular | Circular | None |
| Capsulotomy<br>Diameter<br>(Nominal) | 5.0mm or 5.4mm | 5.0mm or 5.4mm | None, there is two (2) handpiece<br>configurations for the Subject<br>Device and Predicate. Each<br>configuration produces a<br>different nominal capsulotomy<br>diameter. |
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#### Summary of Testing Performed
A program of design verification and validation testing was performed that includes the following:
- . Biocompatibility
- Sterility and EO Residual
- Packaging Integrity (i.e., Sterile Barrier) ●
- LAL Endotoxin Testing ●
- Transportation ●
- Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety
- Stability/Shelf-Life
- Performance/Functionality/Safety
- Software
- Simulated Use (Human Factors Evaluation) .
Results of the evaluations demonstrate that the Subject Device met the safety and performance requirements as it relates to its indication for use.
#### Conclusions Drawn from Nonclinical Evaluation
The results of the evaluation demonstrate that the Subject Device is substantially equivalent to the Predicate Devices as it pertains to the indications for use and device performance.
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