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PrecisionTAVI is an optional, non-invasive, post processing software solution that is indicated for patient-specific simulations of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) during procedural planning.
The software performs computer simulation to predict post TAVR in vivo valve frame deformation of clinician selected Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) device types and sizes.
The information provided by PrecisionTAVI is intended for use by cardiologists, and clinical specialists, and is not intended in any way to eliminate, replace, or substitute for, in part, the healthcare provider's judgment and analysis of the patient's condition receiving the images retains the responsibility for interpreting and validating all information and making all patient treatment decisions.
PrecisionTAVI is not intended to replace the simulated device's instructions for use for final TAVR device selection and placement.
DASI Simulations PrecisionTAVI is a computer simulation device that predicts implant frame deformation after implantation of a Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) device. The simulation combines a predefined THV device model and size with a patient-specific model of the patient's anatomy thereby predicting the post deployment deformation of the THV and the anatomy. The simulation results are intended to be used by qualified clinicians as additional information for planning transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
PrecisionTAVI conducts TAVR device deployment simulation using proprietary computational modeling technology.
The input for the simulation is a 3D model of the patient anatomy. The 3D model is generated from 2D medical images of the patient anatomy (multi-slice Cardiac Computed Tomography).
The simulation output is a report with 3D visualization capability to depict the predicted deformed THV in the deformed patient-specific anatomy of the aortic valve and root.
The 3D model generation and the report generation from the simulation is performed by trained operators at DASI Simulations using an established workflow. The report is accessible to the end user as a download from the DASI Simulations portal with a standard web browser.
Here is a summary of the acceptance criteria and the study proving the device meets those criteria, based on the provided text:
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
| Metric | Acceptance Criteria | Reported Device Performance |
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| Quantitative Validation (THV Deformation) | ||
| Mean THV diameter (inflow, waist, outflow regions) | < ±2mm difference compared to post-TAVR CTA in ≥95% of cases. | - Inflow: 100% of cases showed < ±2mm difference. - Waist: 97% of cases showed < ±2mm difference. - Outflow: 98% of cases showed < ±2mm difference. Conclusion: Satisfied. |
| THV aspect ratio (out-of-round deformation) | ≤ ±0.1 difference compared to post-TAVR CTA in ≥95% of cases. | - Overall (stated as 97%, 98%, and 98% across regions): 97%, 98%, and 98% of cases showed < ±0.1 difference. Conclusion: Satisfied. |
| Qualitative Validation (Clinician Assessment) | > 80% agreement in clinician qualitative assessments. (Though specific criteria were described as "close agreement with the clinical outputs" across various views, the overall acceptance was >80%) | 96% of all case evaluations (48/50) were found to be in agreement, with 90.5% (181/200) cut planes testing successfully. Conclusion: Satisfied. |
| Qualitative Validation (Engineer Assessment) | > 80% agreement in engineer qualitative assessments. (Specifically for eccentricity and apposition of the THV stent) | - Eccentricity: 97% of cases found in agreement. - Apposition: 99% of cases found in agreement. Conclusion: Satisfied. |
2. Sample Size Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance
- Sample Size: 89 patients.
- Data Provenance: The data was derived from clinical deployments. Patients had tricuspid aortic valve morphology, received a SAPIEN S3/Ultra THV, and had both pre-TAVR and post-TAVR CT imaging available. The specific country of origin is not explicitly stated, but it's implied to be clinical data. It is retrospective as it uses pre-existing clinical deployment data (pre-TAVR and post-TAVR CT images).
3. Number of Experts Used to Establish the Ground Truth for the Test Set and Qualifications of Those Experts
- Number of Experts:
- Quantitative Ground Truth: No external experts were used; ground truth was established by reconstructing THV geometries directly from post-operative clinical CT image data.
- Qualitative Ground Truth:
- Five (5) experienced independent clinicians in the TAVR space.
- Three (3) trained DASI Simulations engineers.
- Qualifications of Experts:
- Clinicians: "Experienced independent clinicians in the TAVR space." (Specific years of experience or other detailed qualifications not provided).
- Engineers: "Trained DASI Simulations engineers." (Specific qualifications not provided beyond being "trained").
4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set
- Quantitative: Not applicable, as ground truth was derived directly from post-operative clinical CT images for quantitative measurements.
- Qualitative: Not explicitly stated as a formal adjudication method like '2+1' or '3+1'. However, clinicians and engineers were individually presented with comparison image pairs and asked to state if they found the simulated outputs to be "in close agreement" with the clinical outputs. The overall percentage of agreement was then reported. It does not appear there was a consensus or tie-breaking process explicitly described for individual cases, but rather an aggregate assessment of agreement.
5. Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study
- No, a MRMC comparative effectiveness study was not reported. The study focused on the performance of the AI device itself (standalone and qualitative assessment), not on how human readers improved with or without AI assistance.
6. Standalone Performance Study
- Yes, a standalone performance study was done.
- Quantitative Validation: The device's predicted THV deformation (diameter and aspect ratio) was compared directly against measurements derived from post-TAVR CT images.
- Qualitative Validation: Clinicians and engineers assessed the "close agreement" between the device's simulated outputs and clinical post-procedural images. Both of these are examples of standalone performance evaluation.
7. Type of Ground Truth Used
- Quantitative Validation: The ground truth for quantitative measurements (THV diameter and aspect ratio) was derived from post-operative clinical CT image data. This is essentially "outcomes data" in the sense that it represents the actual, measured post-TAVR state in patients.
- Qualitative Validation: The ground truth for qualitative assessments was also the post-operative clinical images (clinical outputs), against which the simulated outputs were compared by clinicians and engineers.
8. Sample Size for the Training Set
- The document does not provide information regarding the sample size for the training set. It only mentions the test set of 89 patients.
9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established
- As the training set sample size is not provided, the method for establishing its ground truth is also not specified in the document.
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May 30, 2023
DASISimulations Lakshmi Dasi Chief Technology Officer 5115 Parkcenter Ave Suite 205 Dublin, Ohio 43017
Re: K223809
Trade/Device Name: PrecisionTAVI (v1.1) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1405 Regulation Name: Interventional cardiovascular implant simulation software device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: QQI Dated: December 19, 2022 Received: April 26, 2023
Dear Dr. Dasi:
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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Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K223809
Device Name PrecisionTAVI v1.1
Indications for Use (Describe)
PrecisionTAVI is an optional, non-invasive, post processing software solution that is indicated for patient-specific simulations of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) during procedural planning.
The software performs computer simulation to predict post TAVR in vivo valve frame deformation of clinician selected Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) device types and sizes.
The information provided by PrecisionTAVI is intended for use by cardiologists, and clinical specialists, and is not intended in any way to eliminate, replace, or substitute for, in part, the healthcare provider's judgment and analysis of the patient's condition receiving the images retains the responsibility for interpreting and validating all information and making all patient treatment decisions.
PrecisionTAVI is not intended to replace the simulated device's instructions for use for final TAVR device selection and placement.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| ☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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K223809 510(K) SUMMARY
SUBMITTER
| Company Name: | DASI Simulations |
|---|---|
| Address: | 5115 Parkcenter Ave Suite |
| Dublin OH 43017 United States | |
| Contact: | Lakshmi Prasad Dasi |
| Phone number: | 614-586-6760 |
| Email: | lakshmi.dasi@dasisim.com |
| Date prepared | May 26, 2023 |
DEVICE
| Device Name: | PrecisionTAVI |
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| Classification Name: | Interventional Cardiovascular Implant Simulation Software Device |
| Regulation Number: | 870.1405 |
| Product Code: | QQI |
PREDICATE DEVICE
| Predicate # | K214066 |
|---|---|
| Device Name: | FEops HEARTguide |
| Product Code: | QQI |
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DEVICE DESCRIPTION
DASI Simulations PrecisionTAVI is a computer simulation device that predicts implant frame deformation after implantation of a Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) device. The simulation combines a predefined THV device model and size with a patient-specific model of the patient's anatomy thereby predicting the post deployment deformation of the THV and the anatomy. The simulation results are intended to be used by qualified clinicians as additional information for planning transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
PrecisionTAVI conducts TAVR device deployment simulation using proprietary computational modeling technology.
The input for the simulation is a 3D model of the patient anatomy. The 3D model is generated from 2D medical images of the patient anatomy (multi-slice Cardiac Computed Tomography).
The simulation output is a report with 3D visualization capability to depict the predicted deformed THV in the deformed patient-specific anatomy of the aortic valve and root.
The 3D model generation and the report generation from the simulation is performed by trained operators at DASI Simulations using an established workflow. The report is accessible to the end user as a download from the DASI Simulations portal with a standard web browser.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
PrecisionTAVI is an optional, non-invasive, post processing software solution that is indicated for patient-specific simulations of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) during procedural planning.
The software performs computer simulation to predict post TAVR in vivo valve frame deformation of clinician selected Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) device types and sizes.
The information provided by PrecisionTAVI is intended for use by cardiologists, and clinical specialists, and is not intended in any way to eliminate, replace, or substitute for, in whole or in part, the healthcare provider's judgment and analysis of the patient's condition. The clinician receiving the images retains the responsibility for interpreting and validating all information and making all patient treatment decisions.
PrecisionTAVI is not intended to replace the simulated device's instructions for use for final TAVR device selection and placement.
INDICATIONS FOR USE COMPARISON
PrecisionTAVI has similar indications and the same intended use in comparison to the predicate device. The difference in indications for use is attributed to the different disease/anatomy (aortic valve vs. left atrial appendage).
TECHNOLOGICAL COMPARISON
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- Technical Method: Both the subject and predicate devices perform simulations to predict the
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post-implantation device deformation by combining a predefined device model with a patient specific model of the patient anatomy.
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- Target Area: The predicate device's target area is left atrial appendage, while the subject device's target area is the aortic valve/aortic root.
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- Functionality: Both the subject and predicate device enable visualization of CT scan images (2D and 3D), generate patient specific anatomical models of aortic root (subject device) and left atrial appendage (predicate device); enable visualization of post-deployment device deformation: Transcatheter Heart Valve device (subject device) and Transcatheter Atrial Appendage Occlusion device (predicate device). The predicate device has measurement tools in addition to the functionality described above.
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- Interpretation of Images: Both the subject and predicate devices outputs are interpreted by health care professionals.
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- Modeling Strategy: Both the subject and predicate devices provide simulation outputs of the mechanical interaction between the device specific computational model and patient specific anatomical model.
- Software Architecture: Both subject and predicate devices have DICOM data provided by 6. clinical users as input, while the simulations results are prepared by qualified engineers/ analysts and made available with the use of web-based viewers.
- Simulated Devices: Subject device provides simulation for the Balloon-expandable Edwards 7. SAPIEN 3 or Ultra devices, while the predicate device provides simulation results for Boston Scientific WATCHMAN, Boston Scientific WATCHMAN FLX, and Abbott Amplatzer Amulet devices.
TESTING SUMMARY
PrecisionTAVI performance has been validated against post-TAVR CT images of 89 patients and with a registered error of < ±2mm for mean inflow, waist, and outflow diameter of the nominally deployed THV in ≥95% of cases, and ≤ ±0.1 for THV aspect ratio for the out-of-round deformation of the nominally deployed THV in ≥95% of cases. More than 80% of cases have been found in agreement in both clinician and engineer qualitative assessments.
THV deployment validations were performed using data derived from clinical deployments in anatomy of 89 patients that had a tricuspid aortic valve morphology, had received a SAPIEN S3/Ultra THV (Edwards Lifesciences, Irvine, CA, USA), and had pre-TAVR as well as post-TAVR CT imaging available.
THV deformation prediction validation was performed by comparing simulated and physical/clinical device deployments. A computational model of the pre-operative aortic root geometry was reconstructed from the pre-TAVR CT image data. Then, the 3D THV model was virtually deployed into the pre-TAVR anatomy using the PrecisionTAVI software. Also, the THV geometries were reconstructed from post-operative CT image data.
Qualitative and quantitative validations were then performed by comparing the simulated THV to post-TAVR CT derived deformed THV.
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The mean THV diameter at the inflow, waist and outflow regions was used to compare the agreement in predicting the THV deformation and the aspect ratio was used to evaluate agreement in predicting the out-of-round deformation of the THV.
Precision TAVI showed excellent accuracy in predicting the deployment as seen on post-TAVR CTA with 100%, 97% and 98% of all cases showing less than ± 2mm difference in THV diameter measured at the inflow, waist, and outflow regions respectively and 97%. 98% and 98% of all cases showing less than ±0.1 difference in THV aspect ratio for the out-of-round deformation between Precision TAVI simulated output and post-TAVR CTA, thus satisfying the acceptance criteria of ± 2mm for mean inflow, waist, and outflow diameter of the nominally deployed THV in ≥95% of cases, and ±0.1 for THV aspect ratio for the out-of-round deformation in ≥95% of cases.
Qualitative performance of Precision TAVI was evaluated by five (5) experienced independent clinicians in the TAVR space and three (3) trained DASI Simulations engineers. This was comprised of a side-by-side comparison of the TAVR post-procedural images (clinical outputs) with the Precision TAVI images (simulated outputs) for the (1) inflow, (2) waist, (3) outflow regions and (4) vertical cross section for each case.
Clinicians were presented with comparison image pairs spanning a range of all device sizes, age, sex, and calcium distributions and asked to respond whether they found the simulated outputs to be in close agreement with the clinical outputs. Overall, 96% of all case evaluations (48/50) were found to be in agreement with 90.5% (181/200) cut planes testing successfully, demonstrating excellent qualitative performance.
Engineers were presented with comparison image pairs spanning a range of all device sizes, age, sex, and calcium distributions and asked to respond whether they found the simulated outputs to be in close agreement with the clinical outputs. Overall, 97% and 99% of cases were found to be in agreement in eccentricity and apposition of the THV stent, thus satisfying the acceptance criteria of > 80%.
CONCLUSIONS
The characteristics that determine the functionality and performance of DASI Simulations PrecisionTAVI, the subject device, are substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The testing indicates that the subject device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the predicate.
§ 870.1405 Interventional cardiovascular implant simulation software device.
(a)
Identification. An interventional cardiovascular implant simulation software device is a prescription device that provides a computer simulation of an interventional cardiovascular implant device inside a patient's cardiovascular anatomy. It performs computational modeling to predict the interaction of the interventional cardiovascular implant device with the patient-specific anatomical environment.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) Software verification, validation, and hazard analysis, with identification of appropriate mitigations, must be performed, including a full verification and validation of the software according to the predefined software specifications.
(2) Computational modeling verification and validation activities must be performed to establish the predictive capability of the device for its indications for use.
(3) Performance validation testing must be provided to demonstrate the accuracy and clinical relevance of the modeling methods for the intended implantation simulations, including the following:
(i) Computational modeling results must be compared to clinical data supporting the indications for use to demonstrate accuracy and clinical meaningfulness of the simulations;
(ii) Agreement between computational modeling results and clinical data must be assessed and demonstrated across the full intended operating range (
e.g., full range of patient population, implant device sizes and patient anatomic morphologies). Any selection criteria or limitations of the samples must be described and justified;(iii) Endpoints (
e.g., performance goals) and sample sizes established must be justified as to how they were determined and why they are clinically meaningful; and(iv) Validation must be performed and controls implemented to characterize and ensure consistency (
i.e., repeatability and reproducibility) of modeling outputs:(A) Testing must be performed using multiple qualified operators and using the procedure that will be implemented under anticipated conditions of use; and
(B) The factors (
e.g., medical imaging dataset, operator) must be identified regarding which were held constant and which were varied during the evaluation, and a description must be provided for the computations and statistical analyses used to evaluate the data.(4) Human factors evaluation must be performed to evaluate the ability of the user interface and labeling to allow for intended users to correctly use the device and interpret the provided information.
(5) Device labeling must be provided that describes the following:
(i) Warnings that identify anatomy and image acquisition factors that may impact simulation results and provide cautionary guidance for interpretation of the provided simulation results;
(ii) Device simulation inputs and outputs, and key assumptions made in the simulation and determination of simulated outputs; and
(iii) The computational modeling performance of the device for presented simulation outputs, and the supporting evidence for this performance.