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Light Based Device For Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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Product Code
Definition
A light based device for dry age-related macular degeneration is a prescription device intended for use in the application of non- coherent light energy to the eye. The device treats or improves visual acuity in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration.
Physical State
The device is an instrument with non-coherent light sources. The device will center the beam of light on the patient’s eye prior to initiating treatment.
Technical Method
The device emits light in different wavelengths from non-coherent light sources. The system delivers light to the eye in patients with Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Each treatment may take a few minutes. During the treatment, the patient’s eye may be exposed to light of specific wavelengths while the eye lid is open and/or closed.
Target Area
Eye
Regulation Medical Specialty
Ophthalmic
Review Panel
Ophthalmic
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
886.5520
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

Product code SDE is linked to regulation 21CFR886.5520, which does not seem to exist yet. It may be pending at the moment.

Light Based Device For Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Page Type
Product Code
Definition
A light based device for dry age-related macular degeneration is a prescription device intended for use in the application of non- coherent light energy to the eye. The device treats or improves visual acuity in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration.
Physical State
The device is an instrument with non-coherent light sources. The device will center the beam of light on the patient’s eye prior to initiating treatment.
Technical Method
The device emits light in different wavelengths from non-coherent light sources. The system delivers light to the eye in patients with Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Each treatment may take a few minutes. During the treatment, the patient’s eye may be exposed to light of specific wavelengths while the eye lid is open and/or closed.
Target Area
Eye
Regulation Medical Specialty
Ophthalmic
Review Panel
Ophthalmic
Submission Type
510(K)
Device Classification
Class 2
Regulation Number
886.5520
GMP Exempt?
No
Summary Malfunction Reporting
Ineligible
Implanted Device
No
Life-Sustain/Support Device
No
Third Party Review
Not Third Party Eligible

No Linked CFR Text

Product code SDE is linked to regulation 21CFR886.5520, which does not seem to exist yet. It may be pending at the moment.