LumineticsCore (Formerly IDx-DR)
Digital Diagnostics
LumineticsCore, formerly IDx-DR, returns an autonomous diabetic retinopathy screening result at the point of care without specialist image interpretation.
At A Glance
- Manufacturer
- Digital Diagnostics
- Medical specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Clearance route
- De Novo
- Year authorized
- 2018
- Modality
- Retinal photography
- Role in workflow
- Autonomous diagnostic
LumineticsCore is the current name of the autonomous diabetic retinopathy system first authorized as IDx-DR. It is intended for adults age 22 or older who have diabetes, have not previously been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, and are not already under the care of an eye specialist.
What Happens During The Screening
- A trained user captures two retinal images per eye with the compatible Topcon NW400 camera.
- The system checks the images and analyzes them for more-than-mild diabetic retinopathy.
- It returns a result during the visit. A positive result leads to referral; a negative result leads to repeat screening under the current instructions.
The distinction is autonomy. The system returns the result for its stated indication without a physician or eye specialist interpreting the images first.
Where It Fits
The device is designed for point-of-care settings such as primary care, where diabetic eye screening can happen during the same visit as other diabetes care. That makes the referral step part of the implementation, not an afterthought.
Current Product Sources
Digital Diagnostics publishes the current LumineticsCore indication and workflow. The FDA's AI-Enabled Medical Device List links to the authorization record.
Where It Is Used
- Diabetic retinopathy screening in primary care
- Point-of-care screening for adults who fit the authorized indication
- Referral decisions after a positive autonomous result
Limitations Worth Knowing
LumineticsCore screens for more-than-mild diabetic retinopathy. It does not replace a complete eye examination and does not rule out other eye disease. A negative result means the device did not detect the condition covered by its indication.
Image quality and patient eligibility matter. Some patients cannot receive a result and still need another screening or referral option.
Confirm the current indication, compatible camera, warnings, and instructions for use before clinical or purchasing decisions.