NIDEK MULTI COLOR LASER PHOTOCOAGULATOR, MODEL MC-7000
K974732 · Nidek, Inc. · GEX · Mar 18, 1998 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K974732
Device Name
NIDEK MULTI COLOR LASER PHOTOCOAGULATOR, MODEL MC-7000
Applicant
Nidek, Inc.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Mar 18, 1998
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Laser beam generated by MC-7000 is to be used for photocoagulation in ophthalmic indications in transpupillary and inter operative areas as in: Transpupillary Retinal Photocoagulation, either limited or Pan-Retinal Macular Photocaogulation Trabeculoplasty for Open Angle Glaucoma Iridotomy for Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma Inter Operative Retinal Photocoagulation, either limited or Pan-Retinal Macular Photocoagulation
Device Story
Nidek MC-7000 is a multi-wavelength laser photocoagulator combining Red (647.1nm), Yellow (568.2nm), Yellow-Green (520.8-530.9nm), and Green (520.8-530.9nm) wavelengths in a single system. It utilizes a multi-wavelength single-tube Krypton laser source. The device is used in clinical settings by ophthalmologists to deliver therapeutic laser radiation via slit-lamp delivery systems, indirect ophthalmoscopes, or fiber-optic endoprobes. The system features internal water cooling and a detachable display panel for monitoring settings and energy. During procedures, the clinician uses the laser to perform retinal/macular photocoagulation or glaucoma treatments (trabeculoplasty/iridotomy). The output is a controlled laser beam that induces thermal effects on ocular tissue, aiding in the management of retinal and glaucoma-related conditions. The device is designed for reliability and ease of use, with various delivery system adapters to accommodate different surgical microscopes and slit lamps.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. The submission relies on design verification and validation, including software testing, hazard analysis, and comparative performance specifications against predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Multi-wavelength single-tube Krypton laser. Wavelengths: Red (647.1nm), Yellow (568.2nm), Green (520.8-530.9nm). Power: 50-1500mW depending on wavelength. Aiming beam: 670nm diode. Internal water cooling. Delivery via slit-lamp adapters (Zeiss, Haag-Streit), BIO, MIO, and endoprobes. Electrical: 190-245V AC, 3-phase. Software-controlled settings and energy delivery.
Indications for Use
Indicated for ophthalmic laser photocoagulation in patients requiring transpupillary retinal/macular photocoagulation, trabeculoplasty for open-angle glaucoma, iridotomy for acute angle-closure glaucoma, or inter-operative retinal/macular photocoagulation.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
(1) A carbon dioxide laser for use in general surgery and in dermatology is a laser device intended to cut, destroy, or remove tissue by light energy emitted by carbon dioxide.(2) An argon laser for use in dermatology is a laser device intended to destroy or coagulate tissue by light energy emitted by argon.
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MAR 18 1998
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47651 Westingho Fremont, California 945
(510) 226-5700
(800) 223-9044
FAX (510) 226-5750
K974732
# 510(k) SUMMARY
This is a 510(k) Summary in accordance with CFR 807.92.
- Submitter: 1.
Nidek Inc. for Nidek Co., Ltd., 34-14 Maehama Hiroishicho Gamagori, 443 Japan
Correspondent:
Ken Kato, VP 510-226-5700 Phone: Fax: 510-226-5750
- 2. Device Name Nidek MC-7000 Photo coagulator
- 3. Predicate Devices Coherent Novus Omni made by Coherent (K932468) HGM Spectrum K5 made by HGM (K930543)
- 4. Intended Use
Laser beam generated by MC-7000 is to be used for photocoagulation in ophthalmic indications in transpupillary and inter operative areas as in:
Transpupillary Retinal Photocoagulation, either limited or Pan-Retinal
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| | Macular Photocaogulation |
|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| | Trabeculoplasty for Open Angle Glaucoma |
| | Iridotomy for Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma |
| Inter Operative | Retinal Photocoagulation, either limited or Pan-Retinal |
| | Macular Photocoagulation |
### 5. Device Description
The Nidek MC-7000 now combines the benefits of Red, Yellow, Yellow-Green, and Green wavelengths into one single laser photocoagulation system. It's designed to work with the variety of slit lamp delivery systems in ophthalmology, and performs extended applications in endo and laser indirect photocoagulation.
The MC-7000's design provides reliablility and ease of use. Its self-contained cooling eliminates the need for external cooling fixtures. The display panel attaches to the front of the console, or detaches to function as a remote, either way providing clear, concise information on settings and energies during every procedure.
| Laser Source | Multi-wavelength Single Tube Krypton Laser |
|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Wavelength | Red: 647.1nm<br>Yellow: 568.2nm<br>Green: 520.8 - 530.9nm |
| Power To Cornea | Red: 50 - 1000mw<br>Yellow: 50 - 600mw<br>Yellow/Green: 50 - 1500mw<br>Green: 50 - 900mw |
| Exposure Times | .02 sec to continuous (21 steps) |
| Auto - Repeat | .2 - 1.0 sec between exposures (9 steps) |
| Aiming Beam | 670nm Diode red, .8mw or less to the cornea. |
| Deliver Systems | Nidek SL1600, Zeiss SL130 Full System, 30SL Adaptor, Haag<br>900BQ Full System, BIO, MIO, Combo, Endoprobe, OM adaptor |
| Spot Sizes | Nidek SL1600 (50 - 1000mic.m Parfocal, 1000 - 2000mic.m<br>Defocused)<br>Zeiss SL130 (50 - 1000mic.m Parfocal, 1000 - 2000mic.m |
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Defocused) Haag 900BQ (50 - 990mic.m Parfocal) Slit Lamp Adaptor (50 - 500mic.mParfocal) 50mic.m Fiber, 2.5m Light Cable Internal Water Cooling Cooling Power Requirements 190 -245V AC, 3 Phase, 50 Amp Size Console - 16 x 39 x 48 389lbs Weight
- Significant Changes/Modifications from Predicate Device 6. There are no significant changes or modifications from the predicate products that affect safety, effectiveness, or the intended use of the product.
### 7. Device Labels
Draft copies of advertising brochure and operator's manual are attached. Products labels information is included in the manual.
## Comparative Informatio 8.
Comparison table is attached to show the similarities and differences of the MC-7000 to the predicate device.
#### 9. Software Validation & Verification
As the part of its quality system controls, Nidek has implemented the software development process which is described and defined in the Software Development Changes on software are made in accordance with the Design Change Procedure. Standard Procedure. These procedures address the requirements for software specification, design change control, and design verification and validation. At each phase, design reviews are conducted to ensure that policies and procedures are being followed and that requirements are being met.
During the development phase, overall design requirements (specifications) and software specification are developed. Based on the system requirements and software specifications, a hazard (risk) analysis is conducted and, where necessary,
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At the design review, reviewers verify that methods of mitigation defined. specification effectively address design requirements.
During the coding phase, the software specifications are translated, with the aid of appropriate software tools, into source, object and executable code. At the design review, reviewers, using procedures such as code walk through, verify that code address elements defined in the specifications.
During the module and integration testing phase, software emulation and prototyping tools are utilized to test module and larger sections of code. After module testing, the software is integrated with the target system and validation testing conducted. This testing ensures that specifications and system requirements have been met.
During the approval/release review, Engineering and Quality Assurance management verifies that required documentation is present and approved. The verification and validation reports are reviewed to assure that system specifications and requirements have been met.
These established policies and procedures ensure that current and future software development projects, including changes, will be verified and validated against appropriate software and system requirements and specifications.
Signed:
Ken Kato, VP
Date: Dec. 12 '97
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IULTI-COLOR LASER PHOTOCOAGULATOR comparison table
| | | | NIDEK MC-7000 | Coherent NOVUS OMNI | HGM SPECTRUM K5 |
|----|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|------------------------|
| | POWER<br>(mW) | Green (520.8, 530.9 nm) | 50~900 | 50~900 | ~1900 |
| | | Yellow (568.2 nm) | 50~600 | 75~600 | ~900 |
| | | Yellow Green | 50~1500 | 75~1500 | |
| | | Red (647.1 nm) | 50~1000 | 50~1000 | ~650 |
| | EXPOSURE TIME (sec) | | 0.02~CW (21 step) | 0.01~CW | 0.03~5 (8 step) |
| | REPEAT MODE | | standard function | same | same |
| | INTERVAL TIME (sec) | | 0.2~1.0 (9 step) | up to 9.1 Hz | 10.0~0.2 Hz (7 step) |
| | DELIVARY<br>SYSTEM | SLITLAMP | Zeiss SL130 full system | same | NA |
| | | | ※1 Zeiss 30SL adapter | Laser Link Z | Zeiss 30SL full system |
| | | | ※2 Haag Strej 900BQ full system | NA | NA |
| | | | ? (Nidek SL-450、SL-1600) | NA (Coherent Model) | NA (HGM Model) |
| | | others | ※3 YC-COMBO-YO-1300 1400 | NA | NA |
| | | | ※3 BIO (Heine or Keeler) | BIO Keeler only | ? |
| | | | ※3 MIO Neitz (Japan) | NA | NA |
| | | | ※3 Operation Microscope Adapter | NA | NA |
| | | | ※3 Endophotocoagulation Probe | same | ? |
| | | | Straight、Angled, Illum Combined | Straight, Angled only | |
| | SPOT SIZE (μm) | | 50~2000 (SL130) | 50~500 (SL130、Laser Link) | 50~1000 |
| | | | 50~990 (900BQ) | | |
| | | AIMING | Parfocal (below 1000) | Sure-Spot (defocus?) | Parfocal |
| | | | LD (670 nm) | same | ? |
| | | NIDEK MC-7000 | Coherent NOVUS OMNI | HGM SPECTRUM K5 | |
| 7 | LASER POWER CONTROL | Light? On Demand(Low Cur. STDBY) | Power On Demand (No Cur. STDBY | ? | |
| 8 | COOLING | Internal Water Cooling | same | same | |
| 9 | ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT | 190~245Vac、16KVA, three phase<br>(190~245Vac、15KVA(75A)、single) | 200~240Vac、35A、three phase<br>200~240Vac、60A、single phase<br>380~415Vac、20A、three phase | 200Vac、13KVA(65A)、single | |
| 10 | CONSOLE<br>dimension (W×D×H mm)<br>required floor space ( m2)<br>weight ( kg ) | 411×1003×1230<br>0.11<br>(177) | 460×965×1170<br>0. 44<br>159 | 490×870×800<br>0. 43<br>135 | |
| 11 | FEATURE | ○ Compact<br>○ Easy to Operate<br>○ Dual Delivery (Option)<br>○ Various Delivery Systems | ○ Pioneer System<br>○ Dual Protective Filter (Option)<br>○ Dual Delivery (Option) | ○ High Power<br>○ Two Kr Tubes | |
| 12 | PRICE | ¥ 18.500.000 (List Price in Japan) | \$ 75,000<br>¥ 19.000.000 (List Price in Japan) | \$ 53,000 | |
NIDEK CO., LTD. Gamagori
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# トークル P.03
※1 will be developed as 2nd standard delivery system, ※2 as 1st optional delivery and ※3 as 2nd optional delivery.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
MAR 1 8 1998
Mr. Ken Kato Nidek, Incorporated 47651 Westinghouse Drive Fremont, California 94539
K974732 Re: Nidek Multi Color Laser Photocoagulator, Trade Name: Model MC-7000 Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEX December 18, 1997 Dated: December 18, 1997 Received:
Dear Mr. Kato:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions The general controls provisions of the Act of the Act. include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major requlations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Requlations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. ಗಿ substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set .......... forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, Devices: through periodic (QS) inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory In addition, FDA may publish further announcements action. concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4595. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to
premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Stept Rhodes
for Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D.
Director
Division of General and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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510(k) Number (if known): K 974732
Nidek MC-7000 Photocoagulator Device Name:
Indications For Use:
As per attached sheet.
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Stak Rhodes
of General Restorative Devices
Prescription Use X (Per 21 CFR 801.109) OR
Over-The-Counter Use
(Optional Format 1-2-96)
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# Indications for Use:
Delivery of Laser therapeutic radiation is accomplished by two basic means:
## Transpupillary:
- 1) Via an optical system attached to a viewing microscope either a slit-lamp or operating microscope.
Retinal therapy is further aided by the use of an auxiliary viewing lenses, typically a fundus laser lens, or a wide field examination lens with a laser anti-reflection coating.
Anterior segment therapy is further aided by viewing lenses which can reflect the treatment beam into the chamber angle, either with or without magnification. The lens is treated on the distal surface with a laser anti-reflection coating.
- 2) Via an optical system attached to an indirect ophthalmoscope either binocular or monocular, with or without auxiliary viewing lenses. Typically a +20 Diopter examination lens with a laser anti-reflection coating is employed.
## Inter Operative methods:
- 1) Via direct radiation administered from a fiber optic cable handpiece which is inserted through an incision and positioned proximal to a point of treatment within the eye. According to the area to be treated, the fiber handpiece be formed in either a straight or curved manner.
# Transpupillary laser therapy is commonly employed for the following indications:
Retinal Photocoagulation, either limited or Pan-Retinal Macular Photocoagulation Trabeculoplasty for Open Angle Glaucoma Iridotomy for Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma
## Inter-Operative laser therapy is employed for the following indications:
Retinal Photocoagulation, either limited or Pan-Retinal Macular Photocoagulation
Stupt Rhodes
of General Restorative Dr
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