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The TCL3 Motion Tracking System is an accessory to a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner. The system uses a markerless sensor based technology for tracking of patient movement during an MRI session. It provides the current position of the patient in real-time to the MRI scanner. The TCL3 System is intended to support, supplement and/or augment the performance of the Siemens Magnetom Skyra, Siemens Magnetom Prisma, Philips Achieva and GE Signa Premier scanners.
The TCL3 Motion Tracking System monitors the patient's head for the scan. It can be turned off between patient scans. While running, the TCL3 Motion Tracking System continuously scans the surface of the patient's head, producing high-resolution 3D surfaces consisting of thousands of individual points. A structured light technique is utilized, using the combination of a camera and an infrared light modulator to reconstruct 3D surfaces of the patient's head. Each second, 30 surfaces are created. Each of these surfaces is used for geometric alignment relative to an initial reference position obtained at the beginning of the scan. From these alignments, motion data can be calculated in real-time.
The TCL3 Motion Tracking System is an accessory to a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner that uses markerless sensor-based technology to track patient movement during an MRI session. It provides the current position of the patient in real-time to the MRI scanner.
Here's an analysis based on the provided document:
1. Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
| Acceptance Criteria | Reported Device Performance (TCL3 Motion Tracking System) | Notes from Comparison with Predicate |
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| Translational Accuracy | 200 μm | Predicate device (KinetiCor Motion Correction System) reported 100 μm. This is a difference highlighted in the comparison table. |
| Rotational Accuracy | 0.2 degrees | Predicate device reported 0.1 degrees. This is a difference highlighted in the comparison table. |
| Recording Rate | 30 frames per second | Predicate device reported 60 frames per second. This is a difference highlighted in the comparison table. |
| MRI Scanner Compatibility | Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma 3T, Siemens MAGNETOM Skyra 3T, Philips Achieva 3T, GE Signa Premier 3T | This expands upon the predicate device's compatibility (Siemens MAGNETOM Skyra 3T only). |
| Core Technology | Markerless sensor-based technology, uses one camera and one infrared light modulator to identify and track a surface. | Predicate device uses at least two cameras to identify and track a physical marker. This is a key technological difference. |
| Line of Sight | Line of sight for the camera and infrared light modulator to the patient. | Predicate device required line of sight for two cameras to the marker. |
| Powering | Battery, >8 hours | Predicate device used plug-in power. |
| Cross Calibration Procedure | Iteratively adapting | Predicate device required at least once per month. |
| Electrical and Mechanical Safety | Met applicable standards (IEC 60601-1) | Verified and validated through bench testing. |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) | Met applicable standards (IEC 60601-1-2) | Verified and validated through bench testing. |
| Software Life-cycle Processes | Met applicable standards (IEC 62304) | Verified and validated through software testing, including off-the-shelf software and cybersecurity. |
| Risk Management | Applied ISO 14971 standards, risks analyzed, mitigations implemented and tested. | Overall risk management was performed. |
| MR Compatibility | Met requirements | Verified and validated through bench testing. |
| Mechanical Compatibility | Met requirements | Verified and validated through bench testing. |
2. Sample Size Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance
The document does not explicitly state a sample size for a "test set" in the context of clinical studies on human subjects. The performance evaluations described are primarily bench testing and technical verifications/validations.
The document mentions that "Clinical data was not required for this type of device." This implies that the performance data does not originate from a clinical trial with a traditional patient test set.
3. Number of Experts Used to Establish the Ground Truth for the Test Set and Qualifications of Those Experts
Since "Clinical data was not required" and the testing primarily involved bench tests and technical verifications, the concept of "ground truth" as established by medical experts for a diagnostic performance study does not directly apply here. Instead, ground truth would refer to established engineering specifications and measurements. The document does not specify the number or qualifications of engineers or technicians who performed the bench testing and verified the technical specifications.
4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set
Given the nature of the testing (bench testing, technical verification, and validation) and the statement that "Clinical data was not required," there was no adjudication method described for a clinical test set, as no such clinical test set was used.
5. If a Multi Reader Multi Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study was done
No MRMC comparative effectiveness study was done or reported. The document explicitly states, "Clinical data was not required for this type of device." Therefore, there is no information about the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance.
6. If a Standalone (i.e. algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done
The device is described as an "accessory to a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner" that "provides the current position of the patient in real-time to the MRI scanner." This implies that the device is continually active and providing data to the MRI system itself during a scan, rather than acting as a standalone diagnostic tool that a human would then interpret.
The performance data focuses on the accuracy and reliability of the motion tracking algorithm itself (e.g., translational accuracy, rotational accuracy, recording rate), as measured through bench testing. This can be interpreted as a form of standalone performance evaluation for its core function (motion tracking and data provision to the scanner), but not in the context of a diagnostic standalone performance where an algorithm generates a finding for human review.
7. The Type of Ground Truth Used
For the technical performance metrics (translational accuracy, rotational accuracy, recording rate, MR compatibility, etc.), the ground truth would have been established through calibrated measurement instruments and established engineering standards in a bench testing environment. The document implies that these were objectively measurable parameters against which the device's output was compared.
8. The Sample Size for the Training Set
The document does not mention a training set in the context of machine learning. The TCL3 Motion Tracking System uses "markerless sensor-based technology" and "structured light technique," which suggests an algorithmic approach. However, there's no information provided about any machine learning training data or its size.
9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established
Since no training set for machine learning is mentioned, there is no information provided on how ground truth for a training set was established.
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April 28, 2021
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TracInnovations ApS % Sheila Pickering Ph.D. Consultant Sheila Pickering PhD 2081 Longden Circle LOS ALTOS CA 94024
Re: K203451
Trade/Device Name: TCL3 Motion Tracking System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1000 Regulation Name: Magnetic resonance diagnostic device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LNH Dated: April 8, 2021 Received: April 12, 2021
Dear Dr. Pickering:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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.
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Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2023 See PRA Statement below.
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Device Name
TCL3 Motion Tracking System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The TCL3 Motion Tracking System is an accessory to a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner. The system uses a markerless sensor based technology for tracking of patient movement during an MRI session. It provides the current position of the patient in real-time to the MRI scanner. The TCL3 System is intended to support, supplement and/or augment the performance of the Siemens Magnetom Skyra, Siemens Magnetom Prisma, Philips Achieva and GE Signa Premier scanners.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) Summary (K203451) Prepared April 08, 2021
| Sponsor: | TracInnovationsWorld Trade Center,Borupvang 3,DK-2750 BallerupDenmark |
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| Contact Person: | Stefan Glimberg |
| Telephone: | +45 61 66 89 69 |
| Submission Date: | November 18, 2020 |
| Device Name: | TCL3 Motion Tracking System |
| Common Name: | Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic Device (MRDD) |
| Trade Name: | TCL3 Motion Tracking System |
| Classification:Regulatory Class:Review Category: | II21CFR 892.1000 (LNH) |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
A. Legally Marketed Predicate Devices
The predicate device is the Motion Correction System (K193324) manufactured by KinetiCor, Inc.
B. Device Description:
The TCL3 Motion Tracking System monitors the patient's head for the scan. It can be turned off between patient scans. While running, the TCL3 Motion Tracking System continuously scans the surface of the patient's head, producing high-resolution 3D surfaces consisting of thousands of individual points. A structured light technique is utilized, using the combination of a camera and an infrared light modulator to reconstruct 3D surfaces of the patient's head. Each second, 30 surfaces are created. Each of these surfaces is used for geometric alignment relative to an initial reference position obtained at the beginning of the scan. From these alignments, motion data can be calculated in real-time.
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C. Intended Use / Indications for Use
The TCL3 Motion Tracking System is an accessory to a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner. The system uses a markerless sensor based technology for tracking of patient movement during an MRI session. It provides the current position of the patient in real-time to the MRI scanner.
The TCL3 System is intended to support, supplement and/or augment the performance of the Siemens Magnetom Skyra, Siemens Magnetom Prisma, Philips Achieva and GE Signa Premier scanners.
D. Substantial Equivalence
The TCL3 Motion Tracking System is substantially equivalent to the KinetiCor Motion Correction System (K193324).
| Device Name | Predicate Device | Subject Device |
|---|---|---|
| Motion Correction System manufactured by KinetiCor (K193324) | TCL3 Motion Tracking System manufactured by TracInnovations | |
| Indications for Use | The Motion Correction System is an accessory to a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner. The system is a sensor based technology for tracking of patient movement during an MRI session. It provides the current position of the patient in real-time to the MRI scanner for further data processing. User: Professional Use Environment: Hospital, doctor's office, or any facility that uses an MRI device. KinetiCor defines the Motion Correction System as an accessory to a medical device. It is intended to support, supplement and/or augment the performance of the MAGNETOM Skyra 3T MRI scanner. | The TCL3 Motion Tracking System is an accessory to a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner. The system uses a markerless sensor based technology for tracking of patient movement during an MRI session. It provides the current position of the patient in real-time to the MRI scanner. The TCL3 System is intended to support, supplement and/or augment the performance of the Siemens Magnetom Skyra, Siemens Magnetom Prisma, Philips Achieva and GE Signa Premier scanners. |
| Intended Users | Professional Use Environment: Hospital, doctor's office, or any facility that uses an MRI device. | Professional Use Environment: Hospital, doctor's office, or any facility that uses an MRI device. |
| Manufacturer | KinetiCor, Inc | TracInnovations |
| Regulation medical specialty | Radiology | Radiology |
| Product code | LNH | LNH |
| Regulation number | 892.1000 | 892.1000 |
| Regulation description | Magnetic resonance diagnostic device | Magnetic resonance diagnostic device |
| Classification | II | II |
| Predicate Device: KinetiCor,Motion Correction System(K193324) | Subject Device: TracInnovations,TCL3 Motion Tracking System | |
| Core Technology | KinetiCor defines the MotionCorrection System as an accessoryto a medical device. It is intended tosupport, supplement and/or augmentthe performance of the scannersindicated below. | TracInnovations defines its TCL3 MotionTracking System as an accessory to amedical device. It is intended to support,supplement and/or augment theperformance of the scanners indicatedbelow. |
| Marker required | Yes. Requires attachment of markerto the nose bridge of the patient | No. Attachment of a marker is not required |
| Data acquisitionsensor | Use at least two cameras out of fourto identify a marker and then trackthe marker. Use infrared light toilluminate the marker. | Use one camera and one infrared lightmodulator (projection of structured lightpatterns) to identify and track a surface. |
| Line of sight | Line of sight for two cameras to themarker | Line of sight for the camera and infraredlight modulator to the patient |
| MRI scannercompatibility | Siemens MAGNETOM Skyra 3T | Siemens MAGNETOM Prisma 3TSiemens MAGNETOM Skyra 3TPhilips Achieva 3TGE Signa Premier 3T |
| Scanner borecompatibility | 60 cm and 70 cm bore systems | 60 cm and 70 cm bore systems |
| Scanner mounting | In-bore attachment, Fixed | Attachment on the scanner table,Detachable |
| Communicationwith scanners | Ethernet connection | Ethernet connection, UDP/IP protocol |
| Powering | Plug-in | Battery, >8 hours |
| Motion tracking | Tracks motion of the head in 6degrees of freedom (x,y,ztranslations, and rotations) | Tracks motion of the head in 6 degrees offreedom (x,y,z translations, and rotations) |
| Translationalaccuracy | 100 μm | 200 μm |
| Rotationalaccuracy | 0.1 degrees | 0.2 degrees |
| Recording rate | 60 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
| Cross calibrationprocedure | At least once per month | Iteratively adapting |
Table 1. Substantial Equivalence Comparison of Indications for Use
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Table 2. Substantial Equivalence Comparison for Technological Characteristics
Based on the comparison of indication for use and technological characteristics, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. Based on the performance data provided in the submission the differences do not introduce new issues related to safety and efficacy.
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E. Performance Data
Each specification of the TCL3 Motion Tracking System has been verified and validated as required by the risk analysis. All design verification and validation activities were performed by the designated individual(s) and the results demonstrated that the predetermined acceptance criteria were met.
| ISO 14971 | Application of risk management to medical devices |
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| IEC 60601-1 | Medical electrical equipment- General requirements for basic safety andessential performance |
| IEC 60601-1-2 | Electromagnetic disturbances |
| IEC 62304 | Medical device software - Software life-cycle processes |
The verification and validation testing included testing to the following applicable standards:
Verification and validation testing were completed in accordance with the company's Design Control process in compliance with 21 CFR Part 820.30. Successful results for the following tests were included in the submission as performance data supporting substantial equivalence:
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- Bench testing for electrical and mechanical safety in compliance with the standards cited above
- Bench testing for EMC in compliance with the standard cited above 2.
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- Software testing, consisted of verification and validation testing in compliance with ISO 62304, including test cases related to off the shelf software, as well as cybersecurity features and wireless coexistence.
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- Bench testing for tracking quality and accuracy, MR compatibility and Mechanical compatibility
Clinical data was not required for this type of device.
F. Conclusion
Potential risks were identified according to the ISO 14971 Standards. The risks were analyzed with regard to risk/benefit category and mitigations were implemented and tested as part of the performance testing described above. All risk mitigations were satisfactorily verified and validated. Where there were technological differences from the predicate, the performance data demonstrated that these did result in any new issues of safety or efficacy.
Therefore, the TCL3 Motion Tracking System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device with regards to intended use and technological characteristics. Results of performance testing demonstrated that the device met the design requirements and as well as the user needs.
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