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The LYKOS Assisted Reproduction Laser with Dynamic Target System (DTS) is intended for in vitro fertilization (IVF) laboratory use in assisted reproduction procedures to ablate a small, tangential hole or thin the zona pellucida of select IVF embryos to facilitate assisted reproduction hatching procedures and to biopsy trophectoderm cells from blastocyst stage embryos for purposes of preimplantation genetic diagnosis or screening.

The LYKOS with DTS is comprised of hardware, software and firmware. Hardware components include a laser control unit, communication cable, optional foot pedal, microscope mount(s) and a 40x objective. Fully integrated within the objective is the laser, a rotating mirror frame and motors that rotate the mirror and control the direction of the laser beam. The objective can be mounted on most commercially available inverted microscopes. The laser hardware interfaces with a computer and camera, providing a live image of the objective's field of view on the computer monitor. The system also records images and videos of the laser procedures. The system includes three laser modes: Clinical, Multipulse, and Validation. The Clinical Mode includes laser settings recommended for zona thinning and embryo hatching procedures. The Multipulse Mode allows the use of a series of laser pulses and is intended for trophectoderm biopsy procedures. The Validation Mode is intended to validate the proper operation of the laser including RED-i and laser alignment. Targeting of the laser beam (i.e., either aiming its direction or plotting its ablation path) may be performed in two modes: fixed direction or DTS. In the fixed direction mode of operation, the direction of the beam remains fixed and the embryo is manually guided to the laser by the user. In the DTS Mode, the embryo remains fixed and the direction of the laser is computer-controlled, navigating a user defined plot as drawn on the computer monitor. The system can be programmed to aim and fire the laser anywhere in the field of view or along a user-defined ablation path. In both Manual and DTS modes, because the laser operates in the invisible infrared wavelength (lambda = 1460 mm), to aim and visually verify the position of the laser beam at all times prior to firing, the laser is concentrically aligned with a visible red LED beam (RED-i). Through an automated mapping and verification system using the X-Y coordinates of the computer monitor, the laser can be aimed and an ablation path plotted and verified by the user prior to each use.

For use in assisted reproduction procedures to ablate or thin the zona pellucida of an embryo to facilitate assisted hatching or recovery of cells for pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (blastomeres). The device can also be used on blastocyst stage embryos for biopsy of trophectoderm cells for preimplantation diagnosis procedures, and blastocyst collapse prior to vitrification procedures.

This submission includes two assisted reproduction laser systems, the LaserShot M and the NaviLase. The LaserShot M is a static laser system where the embryo is moved to the laser by moving the stage of the microscope. The LaserShot M components include a laser module (1.48 um infrared diode laser, class 1M), laser adapter to connect to the microscope, mirror block, laser objective (25X), USB camera, EyeWare Software, and an optional target pointer and footswitch. The NaviLase includes the same components as the LaserShot M. but also includes a motion module and a motion controller. These additional components allow the NaviLase to work in two modes, fixed and dynamic. In fixed mode, the NaviLase operates similarly to the LaserShot M. In dynamic mode, the laser can be directed to any location within the field of view. In addition, dynamic mode allows automated laser firing along a user-defined path (straight line, arc, etc.). The EveWare controls the device components, operates the laser, and takes images and records videos of embryo undergoing laser procedures. The software determines how many holes are drilled along this line and controls/restricts laser firing parameters to minimize localized heating of the embryo during these procedures. These laser devices have been designed to be fitted to compatible inverted microscopes.

For use in assisted reproduction procedures to ablate or thin the zona pellucida of an oocyte or embryo to facilitate assisted hatching or recovery of cells for pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (blastomeres). The device can also be used on blastocyst stage embryos for biopsy of trophectoderm cells for pre-implantation diagnosis procedures, and blastocyst collapse prior to vitrification procedures.

The Saturn 5 is the latest generation of ART laser systems manufactured by Research Instruments Limited. It is offered in two versions, the fixed and the active models and is designed to enable laser assisted hatching (LAH), laser assisted biopsy (LAB) and related procedures in assisted reproduction clinics. The system has been designed to be fitted to most commercially available inverted microscopes e.g. Olympus, Nikon and is also used with a PC and camera to provide an optical system and means of firing the laser. A foot pedal for firing the laser is available as an optional extra. The Saturn system comprises hardware, software and firmware. Hardware components include a control unit, armoured fibre optic patch lead, special 40x objective, a mirror module, motor module (active models only), IR filter and foot pedal (optional). This Saturn 5 system delivers two lasers; the main ablation laser and the pilot laser. Both laser beams are launched from the end of a fibre optic and collimated by an achromatic collimator. Saturn 5, RI Viewer software controls the movement of the laser, fires the laser and allows the user to take measurements and store images.

This system is intended to be used to drill a small tangential hole in or to thin the zona pellucida of the embryo in selected in vitro fertilization (IVF) patients with otherwise poor prognosis for successful pregnancy outcome, such as advanced maternal age, prior failed IVF procedures, cryopreserved embryos, or abnormal zona pellucida morphology, and in IVF patients undergoing PGD to avoid genetic disease or aneuploidy.

There are two configurations offered. The ZILOS-tk has already been cleared [510(k) K063636], and the LYKOS is a new design version. The assembled Infrared Laser Optical System (ZILOS-tk) is the same length as a microscope 40x objective and can be fitted onto the turret of any inverted microscope. In addition a slightly different configuration is offered (Infrared Laser Optical System LYKOS system) in which the laser is integrated within a microscope 40X objective. As with Zilos-tk, it mounts on the turret of any inverted microscope and has the same intended use. The ZILOS-tk and LYKOS are used in the reproductive laboratory for cutting a hatching hole in the zona pellucida (ZP) of embryos. The hole cut in the zona pellucida can be used to extract blastomere(s) for PGD. The devices can also be used to cut a herniated trophectoderm-cell biopsy from the embryo. The devices use an infra-red [IR] laser beam [of wavelength in the range 1450 < A < 1480 nm] to locally heat a small spot on the embryo zona pellucida. The IR beam is projected through the microscope objective in a direction opposite to the image light, so that it focuses on the embryo. The thermal effect of the beam is to liquefy the zona pellucida in a small region surrounding the focal point, and thereby provide access to the embryo itself. The hole drilled in this manner can be used either to aid hatching or for biopsy cell extraction. Weakening or breaking the junction between the trophectoderm cells so that they can be aspirated into the biopsy micropipette is also facilitated by using multiple pulses. Therefore a software change was made to add a multi-pulse mode which will allow for sequential multiple-pulse firing of the laser by a single footswitch press.

Saturn Active is a Laser System is to be used to drill a small tangential hole in, or to thin, the zona pellucida of the embryo in selected in vitro fertilization (IVF) patients with otherwise poor prognosis for successful pregnancy outcome such as: Advanced maternal age Prior failed IVF Cryopreserved embryos Abnormal zona pellucida morphology

The Saturn Active Laser System is a device that images, targets, and controls the power and pulse duration of a laser beam to ablate a small tangential hole in, or thin, the Zona pellucida of an embryo for assisted hatching or other assisted reproduction procedures.

This system is intended to be used to drill a small tangential hole in or to thin the zona pellucida of the embryo in selected in vitro fertilization (IVF) patients with otherwise poor prognosis for successful pregnancy outcome, such as advanced maternal age, prior failed IVF procedures, cryopreserved embryos, or abnormal zona pellucida morphology, and in IVF patients undergoing PGD to avoid genetic disease or aneuploidy.

The ZILOS-tk uses an infra-red [IR] laser beam [of wavelength in the range 1450 < 1 < 1480 nm] to locally heat a small spot on the embryo zona pellucida. The IR beam is projected through the microscope objective in a direction opposite to the image light, so that it focuses on the embryo. This epi-irradiating IR beam is confocal with the visible beam, and the user adjusts the line-up of the target to treat the exact region of the zona desired. The beam power is typically 300 mW and the beam is pulsed on for typically 500 usec or less, with a 40x objective. The thermal effect of the beam is to liquefy the zona pellucida in a small region surrounding the focal point, and thereby provide access to the embryo itself. The hole drilled in this manner can be used either to aid hatching or for biopsy cell extraction. The assembled ZILOS-tk laser system is the same length as a microscope objective and can be fitted on to the turret of any inverted microscope. It can be controlled by a desktop or laptop computer.

The Saturn 3 Laser System is to be used to drill a small tangential hole in, or to thin, the zona pellucida of the embryo in selected in vitro fertilization (IVF) patients with otherwise poor prognosis for successful pregnancy outcome, such as: Advanced maternal age, Prior failed IVF, Cryopreserved embryos, Abnormal zona pellucida morphology.

The Saturn 3 Laser System is a device that images, targets, and controls the power and pulse duration of a laser beam used to ablate a small tangential hole in, or to thin, the zona pellucida of an embryo for assisted hatching or other assisted reproduction procedures.

The OCTAX Laser Shot™ is a laser system for microsurgery on a cellular level, which works on a semiconductor basis. It is intended to be used to ablate a small tangential hole in the zona pellucida (assisted hatching) to be performed immediately prior to transfer on day 2 or day 3 in selected in vitro fertilization (IVF) patients with otherwise poor prognosis for successful pregnancy outcome, such as those with advanced maternal age, prior failed IVF, cyropreserved embryos, or abnormal zona pellucida characteristics. For safety reasons, the system should only be used if more than one embryo is available for transfer.

The OCTAX Laser Shot™ laser device is a microscope based micromanipulation tool for use in ART in In Vitro Fertilization laboratories. The device uses a 1.48 um infrared diode laser and has been supplemented with a miniature digital video camera and computer software allowing precise laser control, image storage and database and analysis functions.

The Hamilton Thorne ZILOS-tk is to be used to drill a small tangential hole in or to thin the zona pellucida of the embryo in selected in vitro fertilization (IVF) patients with otherwise poor prognosis for successful pregnancy outcome, such as: Advanced maternal age Prior failed IVF Cryopreserved embryos Abnormal zona pellucida morphology

The Hamilton Thorne Zona Infrared Laser Optical System [ZILOS-tkTM] 1480 nm Diode Laser for Laser Assisted Hatching [LAH].