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# HJA · Photokeratoscope

_Ophthalmic · 21 CFR 886.1350 · Class 1_

**Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-b%E2%80%94diagnostic-devices/HJA

## Overview

- **Product Code:** HJA
- **Device Name:** Photokeratoscope
- **Regulation:** [21 CFR 886.1350](/submissions/OP/subpart-b%E2%80%94diagnostic-devices/886.1350)
- **Device Class:** 1
- **Review Panel:** [Ophthalmic](/submissions/OP)

## Identification

A keratoscope is an AC-powered or battery-powered device intended to measure and evaluate the corneal curvature of the eye. Lines and circles within the keratoscope are used to observe the corneal reflex. This generic type of device includes the photokeratoscope which records corneal curvature by taking photographs of the cornea.

## Classification Rationale

Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 886.9. The battery-powered device is exempt from the current good manufacturing practice requirements of the quality management system regulation in part 820 of this chapter, except for requirements concerning records and complaint files under § 820.35 of this chapter.

## Recent Cleared Devices (5 of 5)

| Record | Device Name | Applicant | Decision Date | Decision |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [K901523](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-b%E2%80%94diagnostic-devices/HJA/K901523.md) | VKG 1000, VIDEO KERATOGRAPH | The Sanborn Co. | Jun 27, 1990 | SESE |
| [K893968](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-b%E2%80%94diagnostic-devices/HJA/K893968.md) | VKG 2000 VIDEO KERATOMETER | Technitex, Inc. | Sep 11, 1989 | SESE |
| [K842128](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-b%E2%80%94diagnostic-devices/HJA/K842128.md) | AMERICAN MEDICAL OPTICS PHOTOKERATO | American Medical Optics | Aug 7, 1984 | SESE |
| [K830290](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-b%E2%80%94diagnostic-devices/HJA/K830290.md) | DORC CONTACT/PHOTO DERATOSCOPE | Jedmed Instrument Co. | Mar 9, 1983 | SESE |
| [K781650](https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-b%E2%80%94diagnostic-devices/HJA/K781650.md) | TERRY KERATOMETER | Clifford M. Terry, M.C. | Oct 17, 1978 | SESE |

## Top Applicants

- American Medical Optics — 1 clearance
- Clifford M. Terry, M.C. — 1 clearance
- Jedmed Instrument Co. — 1 clearance
- Technitex, Inc. — 1 clearance
- The Sanborn Co. — 1 clearance

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