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No
The summary describes a device for visual inspection and 3D scanning of the ear canal using optical and mechanical components. There is no mention of AI or ML in the intended use, device description, or performance studies. The output is a topology measurement, not an interpretation or analysis that would typically involve AI/ML.
No
The device is described as providing visual inspection and 3D topological measurement of the ear canal, which are diagnostic or measurement functions, not therapeutic. It does not treat or interact therapeutically with the ear canal.
Yes
The device is described as providing a "magnified visual image for inspection of the external ear canal and tympanic membrane" and recording "a topology measurement of the external ear canal," which are activities associated with assessing a patient's condition to identify a disease or injury, thus falling under the definition of a diagnostic device.
No
The device description explicitly details multiple hardware components including a hand held scanner, disposable with a membrane, laptop computer, docking stand, LED illumination, optics, camera, motors, and a reservoir. While software is mentioned for the user interface and data handling, it is integral to the operation of the described hardware system.
Based on the provided information, the Lantos 3D Ear Scanner is not an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) device.
Here's why:
- IVD Definition: IVD devices are used to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
- Lantos 3D Ear Scanner Function: The Lantos 3D Ear Scanner directly interacts with the patient's external ear canal and tympanic membrane. It provides visual inspection and a topographical measurement (3D scan) of the ear canal. It does not analyze any biological specimens.
- Intended Use: The intended use is for inspection and measurement of the external ear canal, not for analyzing biological samples.
- Device Description: The device description focuses on optical imaging, a conforming membrane, and a 3D scanning process, all of which are applied directly to the patient's anatomy.
The device functions more like a specialized imaging and measurement tool for anatomical structures, similar to an otoscope (which is listed as a predicate device). While the information it provides might be used by a hearing professional in the diagnostic process, the device itself is not performing an in vitro diagnostic test.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Lantos 3D Ear Scanner is intended for use by a trained hearing professional on patients 18 years of age and older presenting for inspection of the external ear canal.
The Lantos 3D Ear scanner:
- . provides a magnified visual image for inspection of the external ear canal and tympanic membrane, and provides illumination of the ear canal for inspection and;
- . includes an expanding membrane that can be inserted and conforms to the external ear canal when filled with an absorbing medium which enables the 3D scan and;
- . records and presents to the hearing professional in an image file a topology measurement of the external ear canal
Product codes
ERA, ESD
Device Description
The device consists of a hand held scanner, a single patient use disposable with a silicone conforming membrane, which when in use is filled with an absorbing medium, and a laptop computer. The hand held scanner, when not in use, is placed in a docking stand.
The hand held scanner is tethered to the docking stand with a custom cable. The laptop computer is mounted on the docking stand. The hand held scanner contains LED illumination, optics, a camera, a motor to move the probe tip, and a motor-driven reservoir.
User Interface (UI) software screens are displayed on the laptop and the user interacts with the device via the laptop keyboard and touchpad, and control buttons on the hand held scanner, as guided by the UI screens. Image data from the patient is stored in the laptop, and may be transmitted by the user via a wireless connection. No patient identifiable data is stored in the Lantos device.
A single use disposable, which includes the conforming membrane, is placed over the hand held scanner probe tip, in a manner similar to placing an ear speculum over the viewing tip of a conventional otoscope. The disposable includes a clear window over the probe tip. The probe can be used to inspect the ear canal, when inserted into the ear canal no closer than 4-5 mm from the tympanic membrane.
Additionally, the disposable can be filled with an absorbing medium so the membrane conforms to the ear, to enable the 3D scanning functionality of the device. After scanning is complete, the absorbing medium drains from the disposable so that the probe and disposable can be removed from the ear canal. The topographical measurement (scan) of the ear may be transmitted and may be used in the same manner as a desktop scan of a silicone earmold impression.
Mentions image processing
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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
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Input Imaging Modality
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Anatomical Site
external ear canal and tympanic membrane
Indicated Patient Age Range
18 years of age and older
Intended User / Care Setting
trained hearing professional
Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
The output of the Lantos 3D Ear Scanner was validated using two known models (cylindrical and anatomical) with given values and obtaining multiple scans on each using multiple Scanner units. All scans were required to have a mean difference between the model and the scan consistent with manufacturer's requirements for fabrication of devices inserted in the ear.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 874.4770 Otoscope.
(a)
Identification. An otoscope is a device intended to allow inspection of the external ear canal and tympanic membrane under magnification. The device provides illumination of the ear canal for observation by using an AC- or battery-powered light source and an optical magnifying system.(b)
Classification. Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 874.9 only when used in the external ear canal.
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101 Main Street, Suite 1770 Cambridge, MA 02142 · +1.617.500.9800 www.lantostechnologies.com
6. 510K Summary
JAN 2 5 2013
Applicant:
Lantos Technologies 101 Main Street, Suite 1770 Cambridge, MA 02142, USA Tel: 1-617-500-9800
Date Prepared: January 17, 2013
Contact: Lora Allemeier
Device Identification:
Trade Name - Lantos 3D Ear Scanner Common Name - otoscope Classification Name - otoscope (21 CFR 874.4770, Product Code ERA) hearing aid, accessory (21 CFR 874.3300. Product Code ESD)
510(k) Numbers and Product Codes of equivalent devices:
Welch Allyn Video Otoscope (Skaneateles Falls, NY) Welch Allyn Otoscope; K943916 - SE 08/25/1994 Code: ERA: 874.7440
Device Description
The device consists of a hand held scanner, a single patient use disposable with a silicone conforming membrane, which when in use is filled with an absorbing medium, and a laptop computer. The hand held scanner, when not in use, is placed in a docking stand.
The hand held scanner is tethered to the docking stand with a custom cable. The laptop computer is mounted on the docking stand. The hand held scanner contains LED illumination, optics, a camera, a motor to move the probe tip, and a motor-driven reservoir.
User Interface (UI) software screens are displayed on the laptop and the user interacts with the device via the laptop keyboard and touchpad, and control buttons on the hand held scanner, as guided by the UI screens. Image data from the patient is stored in the laptop, and may be transmitted by the user via a wireless connection. No patient identifiable data is stored in the Lantos device.
A single use disposable, which includes the conforming membrane, is placed over the hand held scanner probe tip, in a manner similar to placing an ear
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speculum over the viewing tip of a conventional otoscope. The disposable includes a clear window over the probe tip. The probe can be used to inspect the ear canal, when inserted into the ear canal no closer than 4-5 mm from the tympanic membrane.
Additionally, the disposable can be filled with an absorbing medium so the membrane conforms to the ear, to enable the 3D scanning functionality of the device. After scanning is complete, the absorbing medium drains from the disposable so that the probe and disposable can be removed from the ear canal. The topographical measurement (scan) of the ear may be transmitted and may be used in the same manner as a desktop scan of a silicone earmold impression.
Indications for Use
The Lantos 3D Ear Scanner is intended for use bv a trained hearing professional on patients 18 years of age and older presenting for inspection of the external ear canal.
The Lantos 3D Ear scanner:
- . provides a magnified visual image for inspection of the external ear canal and tympanic membrane, and provides illumination of the ear canal for inspection and;
- . includes an expanding membrane that can be inserted and conforms to the external ear canal when filled with an absorbing medium which enables the 3D scan and;
- . records and presents to the hearing professional in an image file a topology measurement of the external ear canal
Intended Use Population
The Lantos 3D Ear Scanner is indicated for use by trained hearing professionals on patients 18 years of age and older presenting for inspection of the external ear canal.
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Technological Characteristics
The Lantos 3D Ear Scanner is not a change or modification to the predicate device that could significantly affect safety or effectiveness. In other words, there is no change in the intended use (otoscope and hearing aid accessory), design (hand-held with illuminating LED probe tip covered by silicone cover), materials (polymers and silicone), and power source that could raise new issues of safety or effectiveness.
The Lantos 3D Ear Scanner followed ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Threshold Limit Values for chemical substances and physical agents and Biological Exposure Indices. 2011. For both intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse, the Scanner falls within ACGIH Threshold Limit Values for retinal thermal exposure within 10 seconds, blue light exposure within 10000 seconds, actinic ultraviolet radiation within 8 hours of operation and near UV exposure. In addition, the illumination subsystem was evaluated according to ANSI/IESNA RP-27.3-2007 Recommended Practice for Photobiological Safety for Lamps-Risk Group Classification & Labeling to provide a photobiological hazard evaluation (including blue light hazard exposure limits). This evaluation resulted in a "Risk Group 1" classification for the blueviolet LED. The exposure time limit for Risk Group 1 was 15 minutes of direct, continuous exposure to the scanner tip without the membrane attached. Package labeling includes a caution: "Do not stare at the scanner tip, or direct scanner tip toward patient's face, while illumination is active. Staring at scanner tip for more than 15 minutes with no membrane attached under fault conditions may exceed photobiological exposure. May be harmful to the eves."
The output of the Lantos 3D Ear Scanner was validated using two known models (cylindrical and anatomical) with given values and obtaining multiple scans on each using multiple Scanner units. All scans were required to have a mean difference between the model and the scan consistent with manufacturer's requirements for fabrication of devices inserted in the ear.
Performance Standards
The Lantos 3D Ear Scanner meets the following Recognized Performance Standards:
- ISO 10993 Parts 1-13 as applicable
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- IEC 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- IEC 60601-1-2 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1-2 General requirements for basic safety and essential performance -Collateral standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility - Requirements and Tests
- · IEC 60601-2-18 Medical electrical equipment Part 2-18: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of endoscopic equipment
- ISO 14971: Medical devices—Application of risk management to medical devices
Conclusion
Based on the comparison of the technological characteristics (including the intended use) and verification tests of the Lantos 3D Ear Scanner, there are no significant new issues of safety and effectiveness that are raised when compared to the predicate device. The Lantos 3D Ear Scanner provides for inspection of the ear canal comparable to the predicate otoscope device and also allows for ear canal measurements, which may be used for the manufacture of hearing devices.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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January 25, 2013
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Lantos Technologies % Mr. John Greenbaum Generic Devices Consulting, Inc. 20310 SW 48th Street Southwest Ranches, FL 33332
Re: K121326
Trade/Device Name: Lantos 3D Ear Scanner Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4770 Regulation Name: Otoscope Regulatory Class: Class I Product Code: ERA, ESD Dated: December 18, 2012 Received: December 19, 2012
Dear Mr. Greenbaum:
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. 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA). it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical
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device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050:
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH0ffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
Eric A. Mann for
Malvina B. Eydelman, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic and Ear. Nose and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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INDICATIONS FOR USE
K121326 510(k) Number (If Known):
Device Name: Lantos 3D Ear Scanner
Indications for Use:
The Lantos 3D Ear Scanner is intended for use by a trained hearing professional on patients 18 years of age and older presenting for inspection of the external ear canal.
The Lantos 3D Ear scanner:
- . provides a magnified visual image for inspection of the external ear canal and tympanic membrane, and provides illumination of the ear canal for inspection and;
- includes an expanding membrane that can be inserted and conforms to the external ear . canal when filled with an absorbing medium which enables the 3D scan and;
- records and presents to the hearing professional in an image file a topology measurement . of the external ear canal
Prescription Use _ X
AND/OR
Over-the Counter Use
(Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
(21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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| 510(k) Number | K121326 |