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syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 is a 3D and 4D image visualization, multimodality manipulation and contouring tool that helps the preparation of treatments such as, but not limited to those performed with radiation (for example, Brachytherapy, Particle Therapy, External Beam Radiation Therapy).
It provides tools to view existing contours, create, edit, modify, copy contours of regions of the body, such as but not limited to, skin outline, targets and organs-at-risk. It also provides functionalities to create simple geometric treatment plans. Contours, images and treatment plans can subsequently be exported to a Treatment Planning System.
The software combines the following digital image processing and visualization tools (not all of them might be available at each customer):
- Multimodality viewing and contouring of anatomical, functional, and multi parametric images such as but not limited to CT, PET, PET/CT, MRI, Linac CBCT images
- Multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) thin/thick, minimum intensity projection (MIP), volume rendering technique (VRT)
- Freehand and semi-automatic contouring of regions-of-interest on any orientation including oblique
- Automated Contouring on CT and MR images, including known (diagnosed) brain metastases
- Creation of contours on images supported by the application without prior assignment of a planning CT or planning MR
- Manual and semi-automatic registration using rigid and deformable registration
- Supports the user in comparing, contouring, and adapting contours based on datasets acquired with different imaging modalities and at different time points
- Supports multi-modality image fusion
- Visualization and contouring of moving tumors and organs
- Management of points of interest including but not limited to the isocenter
- Creation of simple geometric treatment plans
- Generation of a synthetic CT based on pre-defined MR acquisitions
syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 is an image analysis and radiation therapy preparation software that provides multimodality image viewing, registration, segmentation, synthetic CT generation, and patient marking workflows. Within the Medical device syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 the name 'CT Sim&Go' is used. CT Sim&GO is the name used for syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 when it is deployed in the CT scanner workflow. CT Sim&GO is not a device of its own. CT Sim&GO is a subset of syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 functionalities that can be accessed from the CT scanner workplace. More precisely it comprises the Patient Marking and Beam Placement modules of syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10. The current submission includes modifications affecting the following functionalities:
MR Autocontouring: The AI‑based MR autocontouring functionality has been introduced to include segmentation of previously diagnosed brain metastases, in addition to MR‑based segmentation of brain OARs and male pelvis OARs. The metastasis‑specific model is restricted to identification of metastases already diagnosed by a clinician, and the software does not provide diagnostic capability or detect new or unknown lesions. These contours remain fully editable by the user.
CT Autocontouring: syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 includes 29 new organs and structures for deep‑learning–based CT autocontouring. The underlying DL architecture is unchanged; however, additional segmentation guidelines and organ‑coverage expansion were incorporated.
Improvements to Isocenter Definition & Patient Marking: The patient‑marking workflow includes semi‑automated isocenter estimation for breast (originally cleared under K192065) and vertebral regions (originally cleared under K220783). New capability to send the coordinates from a movable laser positioning system to the syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10, enabling a workflow of setting isocenter directly on the skin and transferring it to the planning images.
Synthetic CT: The synthetic CT feature was updated to include a new 3D deep‑learning–based algorithm for brain and pelvis, replacing the prior 2D model and improving HU accuracy and geometric fidelity.
Here's a breakdown of the acceptance criteria and study details for the syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 device, based on the provided 510(k) summary:
Acceptance Criteria and Device Performance for syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10
1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
The device includes several AI-based auto-contouring functionalities and a synthetic CT feature. The acceptance criteria and reported performance vary by feature.
1.1 CT Auto-Contouring (Existing Organs)
| Structure Group | Acceptance Criterion (DICE Score) | Reported Device Performance (Mean DICE) |
|---|---|---|
| Head and Neck | Statistical non-inferiority of the Dice score compared with the reference predicate (lower 95th percentile confidence bound > mean reference performance - 10% margin). | 0.37 (Optic Chiasm) - 0.99 (Body) |
| Thorax and Abdomen | Statistical non-inferiority of the Dice score compared with the reference predicate (lower 95th percentile confidence bound > mean reference performance - 10% margin). | 0.42 (LAD) - 0.96 (Liver) |
| Pelvis | Statistical non-inferiority of the Dice score compared with the reference predicate (lower 95th percentile confidence bound > mean reference performance - 10% margin). | 0.68 (LN Presacral) - 0.95 (Bladder, Proximal Femur Left) |
1.2 CT Auto-Contouring (New Organs)
| Structure Group | Acceptance Criteria | Reported Device Performance (Mean DICE / Mean ASSD) |
| :------------------------ | :------------------------------- |
| New Head and Neck OARs | 1. Statistical non-inferiority of the Dice score compared with a reference device (lower 95th percentile confidence bound > mean reference performance - 10% margin). 2. Statistical non-inferiority of the ASSD score compared with a reference device (upper 95th percentile confidence bound < mean reference performance + Std.Dev). 3. Average user evaluation of 3 or higher (on a 4-point scale for time savings). | DICE: 0.68 (Lacrimal Gland Right) - 0.94 (Humeral Head Right) ASSD (mm): 0.7 (Humeral Head Left) - 1.15 (Lacrimal Gland Right) |
| New Thorax OARs | 1. Statistical non-inferiority of the Dice score compared with a reference device (lower 95th percentile confidence bound > mean reference performance - 10% margin). 2. Statistical non-inferiority of the ASSD score compared with a reference device (upper 95th percentile confidence bound < mean reference performance + Std.Dev). 3. Average user evaluation of 3 or higher (on a 4-point scale for time savings). | DICE: 0.28 (CA Left Circumflex) - 0.75 (N2 Station 3A) ASSD (mm): 1.19 (N1 Station 10 Left) - 5.17 (N2 Station 9 Left) |
| New Pelvis OARs | 1. Statistical non-inferiority of the Dice score compared with a reference device (lower 95th percentile confidence bound > mean reference performance - 10% margin). 2. Statistical non-inferiority of the ASSD score compared with a reference device (upper 95th percentile confidence bound < mean reference performance + Std.Dev). 3. Average user evaluation of 3 or higher (on a 4-point scale for time savings). | DICE: 0.92 (Sacrum) - 0.95 (Femoral Head Left, Hip Bone Right) ASSD (mm): 0.4 (Hip Bone Right) - 2.92 (Bowel Bag) |
1.3 CT Auto-Contouring (Subgroup Analysis for Photon-Counting CT)
| Body Region | Acceptance Criterion (Mean DICE) | Reported Device Performance (Mean DICE) |
|---|---|---|
| Image Contrast | Mean Dice >= reference mean Dice (between reference and variable image impression). | 0.90 (Head and Neck) - 0.97 (Abdomen, Body) |
| Image Resolution | Mean Dice >= reference mean Dice (between reference and variable image impression). | 0.93 (Head and Neck) - 0.99 (Abdomen, Body) |
1.4 MR Auto-Contouring (Brain Metastasis)
| Metric | Acceptance Criterion | Reported Device Performance (Mean) |
|---|---|---|
| Lesionwise DICE | Statistical non-inferiority compared with the reference device (lower 95th percentile confidence bound > mean reference dice coefficient - 10% margin). | 0.74 |
| Lesionwise Sensitivity | Statistical non-inferiority compared with the reference device (lower 95th percentile confidence bound > mean reference sensitivity - 10% margin). | 92.5% |
1.5 MR Auto-Contouring (Brain and Pelvis OARs)
| Structure Group | Acceptance Criteria | Reported Device Performance (Mean DICE / Mean ASSD) |
|---|---|---|
| Brain OARs | 1. Statistical non-inferiority of the DICE score compared with the reference device (lower 95th percentile confidence bound > mean reference performance - 10% margin). 2. Statistical non-inferiority of the ASSD score compared with the reference device (upper 95th percentile confidence bound < mean reference performance + Std.Dev). 3. Average user evaluation of 3 or higher (on a 4-point scale for time savings). | DICE: 0.49 (Cochlea Right) - 0.93 (Brainstem) ASSD (mm): 0.36 (Eye Right) - 1.95 (Lacrimal Gland Left) |
| Pelvis OARs (T1) | 1. Statistical non-inferiority of the DICE score compared with the reference device (lower 95th percentile confidence bound > mean reference performance - 10% margin). 2. Statistical non-inferiority of the ASSD score compared with the reference device (upper 95th percentile confidence bound < mean reference performance + Std.Dev). 3. Average user evaluation of 3 or higher (on a 4-point scale for time savings). | DICE: 0.93 (Femur head Left) - 0.98 (Body) ASSD (mm): 0.96 (Femur head Right) - 1.82 (Body) |
| Pelvis OARs (T2) | 1. Statistical non-inferiority of the DICE score compared with the reference device (lower 95th percentile confidence bound > mean reference performance - 10% margin). 2. Statistical non-inferiority of the ASSD score compared with the reference device (upper 95th percentile confidence bound < mean reference performance + Std.Dev). 3. Average user evaluation of 3 or higher (on a 4-point scale for time savings). | DICE: 0.72 (Seminal Vesicles) - 0.9 (Bladder) ASSD (mm): 0.91 (Penile Bulb) - 2.47 (Anus) |
1.6 Synthetic CT (Pelvis and Brain)
Acceptance criteria for Geometric Fidelity and HU Accuracy are mentioned but not specifically detailed in the provided text. The study states "The testing ensures the quantitative performance of the resulting synthetic CT. Analysis was performed on geometric fidelity and HU accuracy."
1.7 Semi-automated isocenter estimates of vertebrae
Acceptance criterion is "percentage of cases which need corrections" but the specific threshold is not detailed. The study mentions "Analysis was performed on percentage of cases which need corrections." and that it was cleared under K220450.
2. Sample Size Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance
| Feature/Model | Number of Subjects (Test Set) | Data Provenance (Country of Origin, Retrospective/Prospective) |
|---|---|---|
| CT Auto-Contouring | 469 | Europe (IT, PT, CH, UK, NL, DE), North America (US, CA), South America (BR), Australia, Asia (JP, IN); Retrospective (implied, as it's from existing data) |
| MR Brain Metastasis Model | 30 | USA, EU; Retrospective (implied) |
| MR Brain OAR Model | 81 (# Test data sets) | USA, EU; Retrospective (implied) |
| MR Pelvis OAR Model | 153 | North America (US), Europe (Germany, Romania, France, Switzerland, Spain), Australia; Retrospective (implied) |
| Synthetic CT Model | 51 | US, Europe; Retrospective (implied) |
| Semi-automated isocenter estimation/laser-based (breast) | 10 | Not specified beyond general statement: "All test datasets were independent of training datasets." |
| Semi-automated isocenter estimation/laser-based (vertebra) | 10 | Not specified beyond general statement: "All test datasets were independent of training datasets." |
| Subgroup analysis for photon-counting CT | 199 oncological patient cases | Not explicitly stated but mentions "various CT image contrasts... and image resolutions" and "oncological patient cases with and without metal implants" |
3. Number of Experts Used to Establish the Ground Truth for the Test Set and Their Qualifications
- Number of Experts: Not explicitly stated as a single number. The document mentions "an expert team" for most ground truth annotations.
- Qualifications: "expert clinicians using well-established international contouring guidelines" and "rigorous independent quality assurance reviews." For spine landmarks, "an expert team" was used. Specific specialties (e.g., radiologist, radiation oncologist) or years of experience are not provided.
4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set
The document consistently states that ground truth contours created by expert teams underwent "rigorous independent quality assessment" or "rigorous independent quality assurance reviews." This implies an adjudication process where an independent expert or team reviewed and likely corrected or confirmed the initial expert annotations. However, the specific method (e.g., 2+1, 3+1, etc.) is not detailed.
5. If a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study was done, and the effect size
- MRMC Study: No, a formal MRMC comparative effectiveness study comparing human readers with AI vs. without AI assistance was not reported in this summary.
- The user evaluation for new organs in auto-contouring (CT and MR OARs) included a "four-point scale to evaluate each contour in the context of time savings compared to contouring from scratch," which assesses user perception of usefulness but is not an MRMC comparative effectiveness study.
- Effect Size: Therefore, no effect size for human reader improvement with AI assistance is provided.
6. If a Standalone (i.e., algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done
Yes, extensive standalone algorithm performance testing was done for all AI-based features. The metrics reported (DICE, ASSD, Hausdorff Distance, Sensitivity, False Positive Rate, HU accuracy, geometric fidelity) are all measures of the algorithm's performance without human intervention after the contour is generated. The contours are stated to be "fully editable by the user," but the reported metrics reflect the raw output of the algorithms.
7. The Type of Ground Truth Used
- CT auto-contouring, MR brain metastasis, MR brain OAR, MR pelvis OAR: "Manual ground-truth segmentations were annotated by an expert team based on well accepted international contouring guidelines, followed by a rigorous independent quality assessment." This indicates expert consensus (or at least expert-generated and quality-assured) ground truth.
- Synthetic CT: Ground truth would likely be the actual (e.g., diagnostic-quality) CT images used for comparison, with analysis performed on "geometric fidelity and HU accuracy."
- Semi-automated isocenter estimates of vertebrae: "Manual ground-truth of spine landmarks were annotated by an expert team, followed by a rigorous independent quality assessment." This is also expert consensus.
8. The Sample Size for the Training Set
The document mentions "Training datasets consisted of curated, multicenter CT and MR image collections with expert-annotated reference standards and standardized preprocessing." However, the exact sample size for the training set is not explicitly provided in this summary for any of the features. It only states that "All test datasets were independent of training datasets."
9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established
The ground truth for the training set was established similarly to the test set: "curated, multicenter CT and MR image collections with expert-annotated reference standards and standardized preprocessing." This implies expert annotation, consistent with how the test set ground truth was created.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration 510(k) Clearance Letter
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U.S. Food & Drug Administration
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Doc ID # 04017.08.04
March 18, 2026
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
Lynn Allman
Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs
3100 Hansen Way
Palo Alto, California 94304
Re: K252304
Trade/Device Name: syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.5050
Regulation Name: Medical Charged-Particle Radiation Therapy System
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: MUJ
Dated: February 17, 2026
Received: February 17, 2026
Dear Lynn Allman:
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 (the 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 available 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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, ISO 13485 clause 7.3 (Design controls), ISO 13485 clause 8.3 (Nonconforming product), ISO 13485 clause 8.5.2 (Corrective action), and ISO 13485 clause 8.5.3 (Preventative action). Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QMSR requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (ISO 13485 clause 7.3 and ISO 13485 clause 7.5) and document changes and approvals in the Medical Device File (ISO 13485 clause 4.2.3).
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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: 07/31/2026
See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known): K252304
Device Name: syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10
Indications for Use (Describe)
syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 is a 3D and 4D image visualization, multimodality manipulation and contouring tool that helps the preparation of treatments such as, but not limited to those performed with radiation (for example, Brachytherapy, Particle Therapy, External Beam Radiation Therapy).
It provides tools to view existing contours, create, edit, modify, copy contours of regions of the body, such as but not limited to, skin outline, targets and organs-at-risk. It also provides functionalities to create simple geometric treatment plans. Contours, images and treatment plans can subsequently be exported to a Treatment Planning System.
The software combines the following digital image processing and visualization tools (not all of them might be available at each customer):
- Multimodality viewing and contouring of anatomical, functional, and multi parametric images such as but not limited to CT, PET, PET/CT, MRI, Linac CBCT images
- Multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) thin/thick, minimum intensity projection (MIP), volume rendering technique (VRT)
- Freehand and semi-automatic contouring of regions-of-interest on any orientation including oblique
- Automated Contouring on CT and MR images, including known (diagnosed) brain metastases
- Creation of contours on images supported by the application without prior assignment of a planning CT or planning MR
- Manual and semi-automatic registration using rigid and deformable registration
- Supports the user in comparing, contouring, and adapting contours based on datasets acquired with different imaging modalities and at different time points
- Supports multi-modality image fusion
- Visualization and contouring of moving tumors and organs
- Management of points of interest including but not limited to the isocenter
- Creation of simple geometric treatment plans
- Generation of a synthetic CT based on pre-defined MR acquisitions
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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510(k) Summary
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Premarket Notification - 510(k) Summary
Traditional 510(k) Submission for syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10
I. Submitter and Manufacturer Information
| Submitter Name and Address | Varian Medical Systems3100 Hansen WayPalo Alto, CA 94304 |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | Lynn, Allman, PhD., Senior Director Regulatory Affairs |
| Email and Phone | submissions.support@varian.com(650) 424-5369 |
| Date Prepared | Feb 13th 2026 |
| Manufacturer Name and Address | Siemens Healthcare GmbHHenkestr. 12791052 Erlangen Germany |
II. Device Information
| Proprietary Name: | syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 |
|---|---|
| Common/Usual Name: | syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 |
| Classification Name: | System, Planning, Radiation Therapy Treatment |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR 892.5050 |
| Product Code: | MUJ |
| Device Class: | Class II |
III. Predicate Device
syngo.via RT Image Suite VB80 (K232799)
Reference Device: VBrain (K203235)
IV. Device Description
syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 is an image analysis and radiation therapy preparation software that provides multimodality image viewing, registration, segmentation, synthetic CT generation, and patient‑marking workflows. Within the Medical device syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 the name 'CT Sim&Go' is used. CT Sim&GO is the name used for syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 when it is deployed in the CT scanner workflow. CT Sim&GO is not a device of its own. CT Sim&GO is a subset of syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 functionalities that can be accessed from the CT scanner workplace. More precisely it comprises the Patient Marking and Beam Placement modules of syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10. The current submission includes modifications affecting the following functionalities:
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MR Autocontouring
The AI‑based MR autocontouring functionality has been introduced to include segmentation of previously diagnosed brain metastases, in addition to MR‑based segmentation of brain OARs and male pelvis OARs.
The metastasis‑specific model is restricted to identification of metastases already diagnosed by a clinician, and the software does not provide diagnostic capability or detect new or unknown lesions.
These contours remain fully editable by the user.
CT Autocontouring
syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 includes 29 new organs and structures for deep‑learning–based CT autocontouring.
The underlying DL architecture is unchanged; however, additional segmentation guidelines and organ‑coverage expansion were incorporated.
Improvements to Isocenter Definition & Patient Marking
The patient‑marking workflow includes semi‑automated isocenter estimation for breast (originally cleared under K192065) and vertebral regions (originally cleared under K220783).
New capability to send the coordinates from a movable laser positioning system to the syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10, enabling a workflow of setting isocenter directly on the skin and transferring it to the planning images.
Synthetic CT
The synthetic CT feature was updated to include a new 3D deep‑learning–based algorithm for brain and pelvis, replacing the prior 2D model and improving HU accuracy and geometric fidelity.
V. Indications for Use
syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 is a 3D and 4D image visualization, multimodality manipulation and contouring tool that helps the preparation of treatments such as, but not limited to those performed with radiation (for example, Brachytherapy, Particle Therapy, External Beam Radiation Therapy).
It provides tools to view existing contours, create, edit, modify, copy contours of regions of the body, such as but not limited to, skin outline, targets and organs-at-risk. It also provides functionalities to create simple geometric treatment plans. Contours, images and treatment plans can subsequently be exported to a Treatment Planning System.
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Traditional 510(k) Application
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The software combines the following digital image processing and visualization tools (not all of them might be available at each customer):
• Multimodality viewing and contouring of anatomical, functional, and multi parametric images such as but not limited to CT, PET, PET/CT, MRI, Linac CBCT images
• Multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) thin/thick, minimum intensity projection (MIP), volume rendering technique (VRT)
• Freehand and semi-automatic contouring of regions-of-interest on any orientation including oblique
• Automated Contouring on CT and MR images, including known (diagnosed) brain metastases
• Creation of contours on images supported by the application without prior assignment of a planning CT or planning MR
• Manual and semi-automatic registration using rigid and deformable registration
• Supports the user in comparing, contouring, and adapting contours based on datasets acquired with different imaging modalities and at different time points
• Supports multi-modality image fusion
• Visualization and contouring of moving tumors and organs
• Management of points of interest including but not limited to the isocenter
• Creation of simple geometric treatment plans
• Generation of a synthetic CT based on pre-defined MR acquisitions
VI. Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
The modified device, referred to as the "subject device" throughout this summary, is release version VC10 of the syngo.via RT Image Suite with additional software changes incorporated since the release version of the predicate device, version VB80 (K232799).
The subject device (VC10) maintains the same fundamental technology and operational principles as the predicate device syngo.via RT Image Suite VB80 (K232799). The following updates have been added to clearly capture changes introduced in VC10 that were not cleared previously:
Metastasis Contouring
The predicate device did not include MR autocontouring
Laser-to-Software and Software-to-Laser Isocenter Transfer
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VC10 adds the ability to receive isocenter coordinates from RTP laser systems in addition to sending them extending interoperability.
Synthetic CT
VC10 replaces the prior 2D synthetic CT algorithm with an enhanced 3D Deep learning model, improving accuracy and robustness for brain and pelvis.
The different technical characteristics do not raise different questions about safety and effectiveness. These modifications raise similar questions relating to software performance, software interoperability, and usability. These considerations of safety and effectiveness were also applicable to the predicate device.
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Comparison of Subject Device to Predicate Device syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 and syngo.via RT Image Suite VB80
| No. | Specification | Predicate Device (Primary)syngo.via RT Image Suite (VB80)510(k) Id # K232799 | Device Under EvaluationSyngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 | Equivalency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Clinical Characteristics | |||
| 1.1 | Intended Purpose | Image analysis software for evaluating image data sets and preparing them for further use in therapy. | Image analysis software for evaluating image data sets and preparing them for further use in therapy. | Equivalent |
| 1.2 | Intended Use | syngo.via RT Image Suite is intended to be used by trained medical professionals including, but not limited to, medical physicists, RT technologists, physicians, radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and radiation oncologists.syngo.via RT Image Suite is a medical application for viewing, manipulation, 3D and 4D visualization, and comparison of medical images from multiple imaging modalities. The application enables the registration of images and provides tools to help the user to identify volumes, regions and points of interest inside the patient anatomy. The application also enables the creation of simple geometric plans. The application may assist in the preparation of further radiation therapy treatment planning. The application supports | syngo.via RT Image Suite is intended to be used by trained medical professionals including, but not limited to, medical physicists, RT technologists, physicians, radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and radiation oncologists.syngo.via RT Image Suite is a medical application for viewing, manipulation, 3D and 4D visualization, and comparison of medical images from multiple imaging modalities. The application enables the registration of images and provides tools to help the user to identify volumes, regions and points of interest inside the patient anatomy. The application also enables the creation of simple geometric plans. The application may assist in the preparation of further radiation therapy treatment planning. The application supports anatomical datasets from CT, MR, CBCT, as | Equivalent |
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| anatomical datasets from CT, MR, CBCT, as well as functional data, such as 4D CT, 3D/4D PET/CT, and 4D MRI. | well as functional data, such as 4D CT, 3D/4D PET/CT, and 4D MRI. | |||
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| 1.3 | Indications for Use | syngo.via RT Image Suite is a 3D and 4D image visualization, multimodality manipulation and contouring tool that helps the preparation of treatments such as, but not limited to those performed with radiation (for example, Brachytherapy, Particle Therapy, External Beam Radiation Therapy).It provides tools to view existing contours, create, edit, modify, copy contours of regions of the body, such as but not limited to, skin outline, targets and organs-at-risk. It also provides functionalities to create simple geometric treatment plans. Contours, images and treatment plans can subsequently be exported to a Treatment Planning System. | syngo.via RT Image Suite is a 3D and 4D image visualization, multimodality manipulation and contouring tool that helps the preparation of treatments such as, but not limited to those performed with radiation (for example, Brachytherapy, Particle Therapy, External Beam Radiation Therapy).It provides tools to view existing contours, create, edit, modify, copy contours of regions of the body, such as but not limited to, skin outline, targets and organs-at-risk. It also provides functionalities to create simple geometric treatment plans. Contours, images and treatment plans can subsequently be exported to a Treatment Planning System.The software combines the following digital | Substantially EquivalentUpdated with the inclusion of MR Images |
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| syngo.via RT Image Suite is a 3D and 4D image visualization, multimodality manipulation and contouring tool that helps the preparation of treatments such as, but not limited to those performed with radiation (for example, Brachytherapy, Particle Therapy, External Beam Radiation Therapy). | syngo.via RT Image Suite is a 3D and 4D image visualization, multimodality manipulation and contouring tool that helps the preparation of treatments such as, but not limited to those performed with radiation (for example, Brachytherapy, Particle Therapy, External Beam Radiation Therapy). | Substantially Equivalent | ||
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| 1.3 | Indications for Use | It provides tools to view existing contours, create, edit, modify, copy contours of regions of the body, such as but not limited to, skin outline, targets and organs-at-risk. It also provides functionalities to create simple geometric treatment plans. Contours, images and treatment plans can subsequently be exported to a Treatment Planning System. | It provides tools to view existing contours, create, edit, modify, copy contours of regions of the body, such as but not limited to, skin outline, targets and organs-at-risk. It also provides functionalities to create simple geometric treatment plans. Contours, images and treatment plans can subsequently be exported to a Treatment Planning System.The software combines the following digital | Updated with the inclusion of MR Images |
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| The software combines the following digital image processing and visualization tools:• Multimodality viewing and contouring of anatomical, functional, and multi-parametric images such as but not limited to CT, PET, PET/CT, MRI, Linac CBCT images• Multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) thin/thick, minimum intensity projection (MIP), volume rendering technique (VRT)• Freehand and semi-automatic contouring of regions-of-interest on any orientation including oblique• Automated Contouring on CT images• Creation of contours on images supported by the application without prior assignment of a planning CT• Manual and semi-automatic registration using rigid and deformable registration• Supports the user in comparing, contouring, and adapting contours based on datasets acquired with different imaging modalities and at different time points• Supports multimodality image fusion | image processing and visualization tools (not all of them might be available at each customer):• Multimodality viewing and contouring of anatomical, functional, and multi-parametric images such as but not limited to CT, PET, PET/CT, MRI, Linac CBCT images• Multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) thin/thick, minimum intensity projection (MIP), volume rendering technique (VRT)• Freehand and semi-automatic contouring of regions-of-interest on any orientation including oblique• Automated Contouring on CT and MR images, including known (diagnosed) brain metastases• Creation of contours on images supported by the application without prior assignment of a planning CT or planning MR• Manual and semi-automatic registration using rigid and deformable registration• Supports the user in comparing, contouring, and adapting contours based on datasets acquired with different imaging modalities and at different time points• Supports multimodality image fusion |
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| • Visualization and contouring of moving tumors and organs• Management of points of interest including but not limited to the isocenter• Creation of simple geometric treatment plans• Generation of a synthetic CT based on multiple pre-define MR acquisitions | • Visualization and contouring of moving tumors and organs• Management of points of interest including but not limited to the isocenter• Creation of simple geometric treatment plans• Generation of a synthetic CT based on pre-define MR acquisitions | |||
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| 1.4 | Clinical condition intended to diagnose, treat or manage | Not restricted | Not restricted | Equivalent |
| 1.5 | Intended patient population | The intended patient population is not subject to any restrictions. However, automation support provided works best with adult patients. | The intended patient population is not subject to any restrictions. However, functionality like Auto-Contouring and Lung Ventilation work best with adult patients. | Substantially Equivalentminor deviation in wording |
| 1.6 | Contraindications | There are no known specific situations that contraindicate the use of this device. | There are no known specific situations that contraindicate the use of this device. | Equivalent |
| 1.7 | Operating Environment | The task is designed to be used embedded in the scanner console or in a workstation next to it to perform patient virtual simulation in the radiation therapy context. It can also be used in the contouring room or in the physicians' office to perform treatment preparation (registration, contouring, | The task is designed to be used embedded in the Reading/Control Room on a scanner console or in a workstation next to it to perform patient virtual simulation in the radiation therapy context. It can also be used in the Reading Room (contouring room or in the physicians' office) to perform treatment preparation (registration, contouring, | Substantially Equivalentminor deviation in wording |
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| adaption) or treatment assessment (decision on treatment strategy). | adaption) or treatment assessment (decision on treatment strategy).Qualified persons with the necessary knowledge in accordance with country-specific regulations, for example, radiotherapy technologists, medical physicists, clinical administrators, or radiation oncologists | |||
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| 1. | Intended Users | Trained medical professionals including, but not limited to, medical physicists, RT technologists, physicians, radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and radiation oncologists. | Qualified persons with the necessary knowledge in accordance with country-specific regulations, for example, radiotherapy technologists, medical physicists, clinical administrators, or radiation oncologists | Substantially Equivalentminor deviation in wording |
| 2.0 | Technical Characteristics | |||
| 2.1 | Basic Features of the Subject Device | |||
| Routine Reading Functionality | VRT, MPR, MIP, thin VRT, thick MPR, Interaction: zoom, pan, rotate | VRT, MPR, MIP, thin VRT, thick MPR, Interaction: zoom, pan, rotate | Equivalent | |
| Parallel Display | Parallel Image Display, Image Visualization, Image Fusion, Correlated Cursors | Parallel Image Display, Image Visualization, Image Fusion, Correlated Cursors | Equivalent | |
| Routine Annotation Functionality | Distance line, ROI, VOI, pixel lens, angle; findings | Distance line, ROI, VOI, pixel lens, angle; findings | Equivalent | |
| 2.2 | Image Registration | |||
| Rigid Alignment | Rigid registration of images of the same patient acquired with the same or different modalities within the same or different imaging sessions. The transformation includes only translation and rotation (6 degrees of freedom). | Rigid registration of images of the same patient acquired with the same or different modalities within the same or different imaging sessions. The transformation includes only translation and rotation (6 degrees of freedom). | Equivalent | |
| Deformable Alignment | Deformable registration of images of the same patient acquired with the same or different modalities within different imaging | Deformable registration of images of the same patient acquired with the same or different modalities within different imaging sessions. | Equivalent |
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| sessions. The transformation allows for local deformation to adapt to changing anatomy (many degrees of freedom). The feature includes a tool for visual quality assurance. | The transformation allows for local deformation to adapt to changing anatomy (many degrees of freedom). The feature includes a tool for visual quality assurance. | |||
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| 2.3 | Contouring | |||
| Routine Contouring | Routine Contouring tools (e. g. freehand drawing tools, creation of margins, tool to convert isodose lines from a DICOM RT dose file to contours etc.) | Routine Contouring tools (e. g. freehand drawing tools, creation of margins etc.)A tool was added to convert isodose lines from a DICOM RT dose file to contours. | Equivalent | |
| Advanced Contouring | Advanced Contouring tools (automatic contouring of structures, nudge 3D tool, etc.). Support of Rapid Results Technology.Streamlined workflow to adapt contours from a prior to a current planning CT ("adaptive contouring"). | Advanced Contouring tools (automatic contouring of structures, nudge 3D tool, etc.). Support of Rapid Results Technology.Streamlined workflow to adapt contours from a prior to a current planning CT ("adaptive contouring").Additional structures and organs were added for Auto Contouring to extend the organ coverage and included additional segmentation guidelines for CT images and Inclusion of MR Images (MR autocontouring including brain metastasis) (The underlying deep learning technology for this extension is unchanged. It reuses the same technology which was available in prior versions of the auto segmentation feature). | Existing feature enhanced |
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| Brain metastasis specific contouring model is limited to previously diagnosed metastases, using deep learning segmentation. Note: Brain metastases – only on MR Images) | ||||
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| Contouring on 4D Image Data | Contouring tools on 4D image data (e. g. display of a cine loop of images acquired through gated CT etc.) | Contouring tools on 4D image data (e. g. display of a cine loop of images acquired through gated CT etc.) | Equivalent | |
| Routine Structure Operations | Structure editing tools (e. g. expansion or shrinking of a structure). | Structure editing tools (e. g. expansion or shrinking of a structure). | Equivalent | |
| Duplication of Structures and POIs | Duplication of structures and POIs inside the same structure set. | Duplication of structures and POIs inside the same structure set. | Equivalent | |
| 2.4 | Structure Set Management | |||
| Structure Set Management | • Loading and storing of DICOM RT structure sets, creating, editing and deletion of structures and POIs.• Creating, editing and deletion of structure templates.• Customize predefined structure database with mapping to international nomenclature schemes. | • Loading and storing of DICOM RT structure sets, creating, editing and deletion of structures and POIs.• Creating, editing and deletion of structure templates.• Customize predefined structure database with mapping to international nomenclature schemes. | Equivalent | |
| 2.5 | Reference Point Management | |||
| Reference Point Management | Reference point creation and management | Reference point creation and management | Equivalent | |
| 2.6 | Patient Marking | |||
| Patient Marking | Sending of reference points with offset details to a laser system. | Sending and receiving of reference points with offset details and coordinates to and | Minor difference - |
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| • Inclusion of a simplified workflow to place isocenters in the spine• Consistent use of user-configured default names throughout the application | from a movable laser system.• Inclusion of a simplified workflow to place isocenters in the spine• Consistent use of user-configured default names throughout the application | Existing feature enhanced | ||
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| 2.7 | Dose Evaluation | |||
| Dose Evaluation | Loading of any existing dose files; addition or subtraction of two dose; show Dose Volume Histograms | Loading of any existing dose files; addition or subtraction of two dose; show Dose Volume Histograms | Equivalent | |
| 2.8 | Beam Placement | |||
| Beam Placement | Creation of new geometric treatment plans for photon radiotherapy | Creation of new geometric treatment plans for photon radiotherapy | Equivalent | |
| 2.9 | Synthetic CT | |||
| Synthetic CT | Generation of CT-density image series (2D model) out of multiple MR-image series for Pelvis and Brain. | New Synthetic CT algorithm (3D model) for Pelvis and Brain was provided | Existing feature enhanced | |
| 2.10 | Lung Ventilation | |||
| Lung Ventilation | Calculation of lobe-based lung ventilation from an inspiration and expiration CT scan | Calculation of lobe-based lung ventilation from an inspiration and expiration CT scan | Equivalent | |
| 2.11 | Software | |||
| User Interface | syngo.via based GUI | syngo.via based GUI | Equivalent | |
| Archiving / Storing | MOD, CD-R, film; DVD | MOD, CD-R, film; DVD | Equivalent | |
| Communication | DICOM Compatible | DICOM Compatible | Equivalent | |
| 2.12 | Model support | |||
| Model support | CT Scanners, syngo.via platform | CT Scanners, syngo.via platform | Equivalent |
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Comparison of Contour Metastases for VBrain and syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10
| Specification | Reference DeviceVBrain (K203235) | Device Under Evaluationsyngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 | Equivalency |
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| Intended Use | Assists trained medical professionals in RT planning by providing initial contours for known brain tumors. | Software for multimodality viewing, registration, and autocontouring including brain metastases. | Similar |
| Clinical Workflow Role | Provides initial GTV contours requiring clinician review. | Provides editable automated contours; clinician review required. | Similar |
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| Specification | Reference DeviceVBrain (K203235) | Device Under Evaluationsyngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 | Equivalency |
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| Tumor Types Supported | Brain metastases, meningiomas, acoustic neuromas. | Brain metastases and brain OARs. | Similar |
| Imaging Modalities | T1 CE MRI | CT, MRI, CBCT, PET/CT, etc. | Similar |
| AI/ML Technology | Deep learning neural networks. | 3D UNet/DI2IN-based DL models. | Similar |
| User Control | Fully editable | Fully editable | Similar |
| Performance Sensitivity | 90.3% | 92.5% | Similar |
| False Positive Rate | 0.681 tumors/case | 1.30 | Similar |
| Dice Coefficient | 0.793 | 0.74 | Similar |
| Hausdorff Distance | 5.0% in terms of lesion size | 1.41 mm (HD95) | Similar |
VII. Summary of Performance Testing (Non-Clinical Testing)
The following performance data was provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
Software Verification and Validation Testing:
Software verification and validation was conducted, and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software for this device was considered as a "major" level of concern. The software development and validation were performed in accordance with recognized standards including IEC 62304, ISO 14971, and applicable FDA-recognized consensus standards.
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Cybersecurity and Interoperability requirements were assessed per FDA guidance's "Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket Submissions", "Postmarket Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices", "Design Considerations and Premarket Submission Recommendations for Interoperable Medical Devices".
Verification and validation testing demonstrated that the software met all specified requirements. All test cases passed predefined acceptance criteria. The testing supports the safety, effectiveness, and substantial equivalence of the device.
Test results demonstrate conformance to applicable requirements and specifications.
No animal studies or clinical tests have been included in this pre-market submission. However, usability validation was successfully performed and demonstrated that intended users can safely and effectively operate the modified features without patterns of use error. This is consistent with the nonclinical validation showing equivalent or improved performance relative to the predicate.
Scope and Goals of Testing and Criteria
Each algorithm was evaluated using quantitative metrics appropriate for its output:
• CT auto-contouring: DICE coefficient and ASSD vs. expert ground truth.
• MR Brain Metastasis: DICE, Hausdorff Distance, false-positive rate per case, sensitivity.
• MR OAR Models (Brain, Pelvis): DICE and ASSD.
• Synthetic CT: HU accuracy and geometric fidelity.
• Semi-automated isocenter estimates or defining isocenters via RTP lasers: Isocenter placed within defined anatomical structure (breast, vertebrae)
All models met predefined acceptance criteria based on historical SYNGO.VIA RT IMAGE SUITE VC10 validation thresholds and clinical guideline requirements.
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Clinical Data Summary
Algorithm performance was evaluated using independent test datasets comprising a total of 760 patients subjects, distributed across the following models and features:
| Model / Feature | Number of Subjects |
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| CT auto-contouring | 469 |
| MR brain metastasis model | 30 |
| MR brain organs-at-risk (OAR) model | 46 |
| MR pelvis OAR model | 154 |
| Synthetic CT model | 51 |
| Semi-automated isocenter estimation / laser-based isocenter definition (breast) | 10 |
| Semi-automated isocenter estimation / laser-based isocenter definition (vertebra) | 10 |
All test datasets were independent of training datasets.
Demographics and Subgroup Representation
Each dataset included adult patients with distributions across gender and age ranges relevant to the intended use. Subgroup analyses were performed to assess potential confounding factors. For CT auto-contouring, subgroups included scanner manufacturer, slice thickness, and gender. For MR-based models, subgroups included scanner manufacturer, magnetic field strength (1.5T and 3T), and gender. No clinically relevant confounders were identified.
Imaging Equipment and Protocols
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Image data were collected across multiple scanner vendors (Siemens, GE, and Philips) and included variation in relevant acquisition parameters such as slice thickness, magnetic field strength, and MR sequence type, as applicable to each model.
Reference Standard and Data Independence
Ground truth contours were generated by expert clinicians using well-established international contouring guidelines and underwent independent quality assurance reviews. All algorithms were evaluated using test datasets that were not used during model training, with test data drawn from separate patient cohorts, clinical sites, or imaging systems where applicable.
Training Data Overview
Training datasets consisted of curated, multicenter CT and MR image collections with expert-annotated reference standards and standardized preprocessing. The training data included a range of manufacturers, acquisition settings, and clinical conditions relevant to the intended use.
Performance Evaluation of the Algorithm:
CT auto-contouring
The AI-based auto-contouring feature of syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 was tested on 469 subjects. The test data was generated from an independent set that was not seen by the model during training stage to cover a wide range of CT scanners and typical CT acquisition and reconstruction parameters. The general guideline was to reserve 20% of the available data for validation. The test data covers:
• Regional distribution (Europe: IT, PT, CH, UK, NL, DE; North America: US, CA; South America: BR; Australia, Asia: JP, IN)
• Demographic distribution: Male/female
• Distribution by manufacturer of the scanner: GE, Siemens, Philips
• Distribution in protocols of different slice thicknesses: between 1 mm till 5 mm
Subgroup analysis regarding manufacturer, slice thickness and gender did not show any confounder.
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Distribution of test data across subgroups for CT auto-contouring
| Subgroup | # Test data sets |
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| Data Source | Europe: 110, US: 149, Canada: 56, South America: 83, Australia: 29, Asia: 33, unknown: 13 |
| Body Region | Head&Neck: 114, Thorax&Abdomen: 266, Pelvis: 93 |
| Gender | Male: 199, female: 216, Unknown: 58 |
| Age | <=30: 1, [30-50]: 6, [50;70]: 46, >70: 22, unknown: 398 |
| Slice thickness (in mm) | <=1:20, (1,2]: 220, (2,3]: 213, >3: 20 |
| Manufacturer | Siemens: 148, GE: 100, Philips: 149, unknown/others: 76 |
Manual ground-truth segmentations were annotated by an expert team based on well accepted international contouring guidelines, followed by a rigorous independent quality assessment. The testing ensures the quantitative performance of the resulting segmentations by comparing them to the manually annotated ground truth.
Analysis was performed on DICE (Dice Similarity Coefficient) and ASSD (Average symmetric surface distance)
DICE: measures the volumetric overlap between algorithm result and manual ground truth annotation; value range between 0 (no overlap) and 1 (full overlap).
ASSD: measures the average surface-to-surface distance in mm between algorithm result and manual ground truth annotation.
While the DICE coefficient is very commonly used for the purpose of comparing segmentations, its meaningfulness is limited for small structures. For small organs, the ASSD is the more suitable metric.
The performances from predicate device (for organs available in predicate and subject device) and FDA cleared /scientific literature (for new organs) were used as reference standards.
Quantitative evaluation of organs available in predicate and subject device
The acceptance criterion was defined in the following way:
• Statistical non-inferiority of the Dice score compared with the reference predicate.
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Non-inferiority is defined such that the lower 95th percentile confidence bound of the subject device is greater than the mean reference performance subtracted by a 10% margin.
Test results: passed for all organs. Table below shows the performance results.
| Structure | # Test Cases | DICE | ||
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| Mean | Std.Dev | Lower 95th % Confidence Interval | ||
| Body | 46 | 0.99 | 0.003 | 0.99 |
| Spinal Canal | 27 | 0.85 | 0.073 | 0.82 |
| Spinal Cord | 39 | 0.67 | 0.102 | 0.64 |
| Brain | 20 | 0.98 | 0.005 | 0.98 |
| Brainstem Brouwer et al. | 20 | 0.89 | 0.024 | 0.88 |
| Brainstem DAHANCA¹ | 30 | 0.88 | 0.025 | 0.88 |
| Cochlea Left | 25 | 0.75 | 0.164 | 0.68 |
| Cochlea Right | 25 | 0.8 | 0.049 | 0.78 |
| Eye Globe Left | 20 | 0.89 | 0.038 | 0.88 |
| Eye Globe Right | 20 | 0.89 | 0.027 | 0.88 |
| Glottis Brouwer et al. | 20 | 0.7 | 0.103 | 0.65 |
| Glottis DAHANCA¹ | 30 | 0.68 | 0.087 | 0.65 |
| Lens Left | 20 | 0.68 | 0.192 | 0.59 |
| Lens Right | 20 | 0.67 | 0.121 | 0.61 |
| Lips | 20 | 0.79 | 0.072 | 0.76 |
| LN Level Ia Submental Triangle | 59 | 0.64 | 0.157 | 0.6 |
| LN Level Ib Submandibular Triangle Left | 59 | 0.8 | 0.063 | 0.79 |
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| Structure | # Test Cases | DICE | ||
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| Mean | Std.Dev | Lower 95th % Confidence Interval | ||
| LN Level Ib Submandibular Triangle Right | 58 | 0.77 | 0.086 | 0.75 |
| LN Level II Upper Jugular Nodes Left | 59 | 0.82 | 0.051 | 0.81 |
| LN Level II Upper Jugular Nodes Right | 59 | 0.8 | 0.063 | 0.78 |
| LN Level III Middle Jugular Nodes Left | 59 | 0.79 | 0.067 | 0.77 |
| LN Level III Middle Jugular Nodes Right | 59 | 0.77 | 0.085 | 0.75 |
| LN Level IVa Lower Jugular Group Left | 59 | 0.71 | 0.109 | 0.68 |
| LN Level IVa Lower Jugular Group Right | 59 | 0.73 | 0.084 | 0.71 |
| LN Level IVb Medial Supraclavicular Group Left | 59 | 0.66 | 0.159 | 0.62 |
| LN Level IVb Medial Supraclavicular Group Right | 59 | 0.7 | 0.11 | 0.67 |
| LN Level IX Bucco-facial Group Left | 59 | 0.64 | 0.08 | 0.62 |
| LN Level IX Bucco-facial Group Right | 59 | 0.62 | 0.096 | 0.59 |
| LN Level V Posterior Triangle Group Left | 59 | 0.71 | 0.117 | 0.68 |
| LN Level V Posterior Triangle Group Right | 59 | 0.69 | 0.122 | 0.66 |
| LN Level Vc Lateral Supraclavicular Group Left | 59 | 0.56 | 0.156 | 0.52 |
| LN Level Vc Lateral Supraclavicular Group Right | 59 | 0.61 | 0.123 | 0.57 |
| LN Level VIa Anterior Jugular Nodes | 59 | 0.7 | 0.066 | 0.69 |
| LN Level VIb Prelaryngeal, Pretracheal, & Paratracheal Nodes | 59 | 0.66 | 0.109 | 0.64 |
| LN Level VIIa Retropharyngeal Nodes Left | 59 | 0.53 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| LN Level VIIa Retropharyngeal Nodes Right | 59 | 0.49 | 0.149 | 0.45 |
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| Structure | # Test Cases | DICE | ||
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| Mean | Std.Dev | Lower 95th % Confidence Interval | ||
| LN Level VIIb Retro-styloid Nodes Left | 59 | 0.73 | 0.079 | 0.71 |
| LN Level VIIb Retro-styloid Nodes Right | 59 | 0.74 | 0.095 | 0.71 |
| LN Level VIII Parotid Group Left | 59 | 0.85 | 0.037 | 0.84 |
| LN Level VIII Parotid Group Right | 59 | 0.84 | 0.042 | 0.83 |
| LN Level Xa Retroauricular & Subauricular Nodes Left | 59 | 0.69 | 0.099 | 0.66 |
| LN Level Xa Retroauricular & Subauricular Nodes Right | 59 | 0.73 | 0.075 | 0.71 |
| LN Level Xb Occipital Nodes Left | 59 | 0.57 | 0.111 | 0.54 |
| LN Level Xb Occipital Nodes Right | 59 | 0.56 | 0.136 | 0.52 |
| Mandible | 20 | 0.88 | 0.028 | 0.87 |
| Optic Chiasm | 20 | 0.37 | 0.183 | 0.29 |
| Optic Nerve Left | 20 | 0.63 | 0.121 | 0.57 |
| Optic Nerve Right | 20 | 0.63 | 0.103 | 0.58 |
| Oral Cavity | 20 | 0.89 | 0.049 | 0.87 |
| Parotid Gland Left | 20 | 0.85 | 0.081 | 0.82 |
| Parotid Gland Right | 20 | 0.85 | 0.072 | 0.81 |
| Pharyngeal Constrictor Muscle Inferior | 30 | 0.78 | 0.049 | 0.76 |
| Pharyngeal Constrictor Muscle Middle | 30 | 0.67 | 0.076 | 0.64 |
| Pharyngeal Constrictor Muscle Superior | 30 | 0.66 | 0.056 | 0.64 |
| Submandibular Gland Left | 19 | 0.87 | 0.045 | 0.84 |
| Submandibular Gland Right | 15 | 0.85 | 0.066 | 0.82 |
| Supraglottic Larynx Brouwer et al. | 20 | 0.77 | 0.091 | 0.73 |
| Supraglottic Larynx DAHANCA¹ | 30 | 0.8 | 0.059 | 0.78 |
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| Structure | # Test Cases | DICE | ||
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| Mean | Std.Dev | Lower 95th % Confidence Interval | ||
| Thyroid | 30 | 0.84 | 0.034 | 0.83 |
| Aorta | 35 | 0.87 | 0.032 | 0.86 |
| Brachial Plexus Right | 20 | 0.66 | 0.051 | 0.63 |
| Brachial Plexus Left | 20 | 0.63 | 0.089 | 0.59 |
| Chest Wall Left | 28 | 0.92 | 0.016 | 0.92 |
| Chest Wall Right | 28 | 0.93 | 0.013 | 0.92 |
| Esophagus RTOG | 34 | 0.81 | 0.059 | 0.79 |
| Esophagus DAHANCA¹ | 30 | 0.86 | 0.042 | 0.84 |
| Female Breast Left RTOG | 8 | 0.89 | 0.049 | 0.85 |
| Female Breast Left ESTRO¹ | 28 | 0.91 | 0.034 | 0.89 |
| Female Breast Right RTOG | 7 | 0.85 | 0.066 | 0.79 |
| Female Breast Right ESTRO¹ | 28 | 0.91 | 0.035 | 0.89 |
| LN Axilla Level I Left | 24 | 0.81 | 0.055 | 0.79 |
| LN Axilla Level I Right | 24 | 0.8 | 0.072 | 0.77 |
| LN Axilla Level II Left | 24 | 0.79 | 0.068 | 0.76 |
| LN Axilla Level II Right | 24 | 0.78 | 0.07 | 0.75 |
| LN Axilla Level III Left | 24 | 0.75 | 0.042 | 0.74 |
| LN Axilla Level III Right | 24 | 0.76 | 0.078 | 0.73 |
| LN Internal Mammary Left | 24 | 0.59 | 0.081 | 0.55 |
| LN Internal Mammary Right | 24 | 0.63 | 0.096 | 0.59 |
| LN Supraclavicular Left | 24 | 0.79 | 0.085 | 0.76 |
| LN Supraclavicular Right | 24 | 0.8 | 0.068 | 0.77 |
| Lung Lobe Left Lower | 18 | 0.9 | 0.125 | 0.84 |
| Lung Lobe Left Upper | 18 | 0.94 | 0.073 | 0.91 |
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| Structure | # Test Cases | DICE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Std.Dev | Lower 95th % Confidence Interval | ||
| Lung Lobe Right Lower | 17 | 0.93 | 0.045 | 0.9 |
| Lung Lobe Right Middle | 18 | 0.89 | 0.079 | 0.85 |
| Lung Lobe Right Upper | 18 | 0.93 | 0.053 | 0.91 |
| Proximal Bronchial Tree | 27 | 0.84 | 0.051 | 0.82 |
| Pulmonary Artery | 27 | 0.8 | 0.058 | 0.78 |
| Rib Left 1 | 19 | 0.84 | 0.043 | 0.82 |
| Rib Left 10 | 19 | 0.77 | 0.189 | 0.68 |
| Rib Left 11 | 19 | 0.77 | 0.191 | 0.68 |
| Rib Left 12 | 18 | 0.8 | 0.073 | 0.76 |
| Rib Left 2 | 19 | 0.83 | 0.075 | 0.8 |
| Rib Left 3 | 19 | 0.82 | 0.038 | 0.8 |
| Rib Left 4 | 19 | 0.83 | 0.033 | 0.81 |
| Rib Left 5 | 19 | 0.83 | 0.032 | 0.82 |
| Rib Left 6 | 19 | 0.84 | 0.024 | 0.83 |
| Rib Left 7 | 19 | 0.83 | 0.031 | 0.82 |
| Rib Left 8 | 19 | 0.82 | 0.036 | 0.8 |
| Rib Left 9 | 19 | 0.82 | 0.023 | 0.81 |
| Rib Right 1 | 19 | 0.84 | 0.051 | 0.81 |
| Rib Right 10 | 19 | 0.79 | 0.194 | 0.69 |
| Rib Right 11 | 19 | 0.78 | 0.193 | 0.68 |
| Rib Right 12 | 18 | 0.82 | 0.044 | 0.8 |
| Rib Right 2 | 19 | 0.87 | 0.027 | 0.85 |
| Rib Right 3 | 19 | 0.85 | 0.039 | 0.83 |
| Rib Right 4 | 19 | 0.86 | 0.027 | 0.85 |
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| Structure | # Test Cases | DICE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Std.Dev | Lower 95th % Confidence Interval | ||
| Rib Right 5 | 19 | 0.86 | 0.026 | 0.85 |
| Rib Right 6 | 19 | 0.86 | 0.026 | 0.85 |
| Rib Right 7 | 19 | 0.85 | 0.031 | 0.84 |
| Rib Right 8 | 19 | 0.81 | 0.109 | 0.76 |
| Rib Right 9 | 19 | 0.79 | 0.2 | 0.69 |
| Ribs | 19 | 0.88 | 0.025 | 0.87 |
| Sternum | 34 | 0.88 | 0.032 | 0.87 |
| Trachea | 27 | 0.89 | 0.046 | 0.87 |
| Vena Cava Inferior | 27 | 0.76 | 0.128 | 0.71 |
| Vena Cava Superior | 27 | 0.79 | 0.069 | 0.76 |
| Atrium Left | 57 | 0.86 | 0.048 | 0.85 |
| Atrium Right | 57 | 0.79 | 0.089 | 0.77 |
| Heart | 57 | 0.93 | 0.02 | 0.93 |
| CA Left Anterior Descending Artery (LAD) | 55 | 0.42 | 0.097 | 0.39 |
| Ventricle Left Endocardium | 57 | 0.84 | 0.054 | 0.82 |
| Ventricle Left | 57 | 0.86 | 0.041 | 0.85 |
| Ventricle Right | 57 | 0.83 | 0.034 | 0.83 |
| Abdominopelvic Cavity | 21 | 0.96 | 0.032 | 0.94 |
| Bowel Large | 102 | 0.9 | 0.045 | 0.89 |
| Bowel Small | 76 | 0.89 | 0.042 | 0.88 |
| Duodenum | 76 | 0.77 | 0.104 | 0.75 |
| Kidney Left | 16 | 0.93 | 0.019 | 0.92 |
| Kidney Right | 16 | 0.91 | 0.07 | 0.87 |
| Liver | 23 | 0.96 | 0.013 | 0.95 |
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| Structure | # Test Cases | DICE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Std.Dev | Lower 95th % Confidence Interval | ||
| Pancreas | 31 | 0.68 | 0.138 | 0.63 |
| Stomach | 31 | 0.91 | 0.043 | 0.89 |
| Spleen | 21 | 0.93 | 0.022 | 0.92 |
| Bladder | 20 | 0.95 | 0.052 | 0.93 |
| LN Common Iliac Left | 19 | 0.85 | 0.053 | 0.82 |
| LN Common Iliac Right | 19 | 0.82 | 0.048 | 0.8 |
| LN External Iliac Left | 19 | 0.89 | 0.036 | 0.87 |
| LN External Iliac Right | 19 | 0.88 | 0.031 | 0.87 |
| LN Internal Iliac Left | 19 | 0.83 | 0.072 | 0.79 |
| LN Internal Iliac Right | 19 | 0.84 | 0.063 | 0.81 |
| LN Obturator Left | 19 | 0.83 | 0.026 | 0.82 |
| LN Obturator Right | 19 | 0.83 | 0.041 | 0.81 |
| LN Presacral | 19 | 0.68 | 0.144 | 0.61 |
| Penile Bulb | 30 | 0.74 | 0.092 | 0.71 |
| Prostate | 12 | 0.87 | 0.057 | 0.83 |
| Proximal Femur Left | 20 | 0.93 | 0.028 | 0.92 |
| Proximal Femur Right | 20 | 0.92 | 0.027 | 0.91 |
| Rectum | 74 | 0.82 | 0.088 | 0.8 |
| Seminal Vesicles | 18 | 0.77 | 0.1 | 0.72 |
| Sigmoid | 74 | 0.8 | 0.107 | 0.77 |
| Uterus | 25 | 0.88 | 0.043 | 0.86 |
¹ structures with secondary guideline support added in subject device.
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Quantitative evaluation of new organs in the subject device
Two quantitative metrics (DICE & ASSD) and a qualitative clinical user evaluation were employed. Clinical user evaluation included a four-point scale to evaluate each contour in the context of time savings compared to contouring from scratch.
Our acceptance criteria combine the statistical tests and the user evaluation - only structures that pass two or more tests could be included in the final models:
- Statistical non-inferiority of the Dice score compared with the reference device.
- Statistical non-inferiority of the ASSD score compared with the reference device.
- Average user evaluation of 3 or higher.
Non-inferiority is defined for:
DICE: such that the lower 95th percentile confidence bound of the subject device is greater than the mean reference performance subtracted by a 10% margin.
ASSD: such that the upper 95th percentile confidence bound of the subject device is smaller than the mean reference performance added by the standard deviation.
Test result: Passed for all new organs. The quantitative performance is shown in the table below.
| Structure | # Test Cases | DICE | ASSD (mm) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Std.Dev | Lower 95th % Confidence Interval | Mean | Std.Dev | Upper 95th % Confidence Interval | ||
| Lacrimal Gland Left | 66 | 0.7 | 0.069 | 0.69 | 0.85 | 0.255 | 0.92 |
| Lacrimal Gland Right | 66 | 0.68 | 0.112 | 0.66 | 1 | 0.612 | 1.15 |
| Pituitary Gland | 66 | 0.73 | 0.095 | 0.71 | 0.76 | 0.39 | 0.85 |
| Humeral Head Left | 70 | 0.94 | 0.019 | 0.94 | 0.7 | 0.319 | 0.78 |
| Humeral Head Right | 70 | 0.94 | 0.025 | 0.94 | 0.74 | 0.418 | 0.84 |
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| Structure | # Test Cases | DICE | ASSD (mm) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Std.Dev | Lower 95th % Confidence Interval | Mean | Std.Dev | Upper 95th % Confidence Interval | ||
| N2 Station 1: Highest Mediastinal Nodes Left | 59 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.67 | 2.34 | 1.013 | 2.6 |
| N2 Station 1: Highest Mediastinal Nodes Right | 59 | 0.67 | 0.108 | 0.64 | 2.36 | 0.784 | 2.56 |
| N2 Station 2: Upper Paratracheal Nodes Left | 59 | 0.67 | 0.072 | 0.65 | 1.43 | 0.445 | 1.54 |
| N2 Station 2: Upper Paratracheal Nodes Right | 59 | 0.51 | 0.146 | 0.47 | 2.58 | 1.541 | 2.98 |
| N2 Station 3A: Prevascular Nodes | 59 | 0.75 | 0.072 | 0.73 | 1.58 | 0.393 | 1.68 |
| N2 Station 3P: Retrotracheal Nodes | 59 | 0.66 | 0.057 | 0.65 | 1.53 | 0.575 | 1.68 |
| N2 Station 4: Lower Paratracheal Nodes Left | 59 | 0.6 | 0.114 | 0.58 | 1.8 | 0.998 | 2.06 |
| N2 Station 4: Lower Paratracheal Nodes Right | 59 | 0.71 | 0.086 | 0.69 | 1.72 | 0.724 | 1.91 |
| N2 Station 5: Subaortic Nodes | 59 | 0.59 | 0.146 | 0.55 | 1.84 | 0.921 | 2.08 |
| N2 Station 6: Para-aortic Nodes | 59 | 0.58 | 0.143 | 0.54 | 1.98 | 1.089 | 2.26 |
| N2 Station 7: SubCarinal Nodes | 59 | 0.6 | 0.064 | 0.58 | 1.78 | 0.719 | 1.97 |
| N2 Station 8: Paraesophageal Nodes | 59 | 0.67 | 0.071 | 0.65 | 1.83 | 0.766 | 2.03 |
| N2 Station 9: Pulmonary Ligament Nodes Left | 59 | 0.39 | 0.169 | 0.35 | 4.28 | 3.417 | 5.17 |
| N2 Station 9: Pulmonary Ligament Nodes Right | 57 | 0.4 | 0.147 | 0.36 | 3.3 | 1.758 | 3.76 |
| N1 Station 10: Hilar Nodes Left | 59 | 0.55 | 0.095 | 0.52 | 1.19 | 0.666 | 1.37 |
| N1 Station 10: Hilar Nodes Right | 59 | 0.52 | 0.09 | 0.49 | 1.27 | 0.584 | 1.42 |
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| Structure | # Test Cases | DICE | ASSD (mm) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Std.Dev | Lower 95th % Confidence Interval | Mean | Std.Dev | Upper 95th % Confidence Interval | ||
| CA Left Circumflex (LCX) | 63 | 0.28 | 0.125 | 0.25 | 3.81 | 1.427 | 4.17 |
| CA Right Coronary Artery (RCA) | 60 | 0.27 | 0.119 | 0.24 | 4.58 | 2.215 | 5.15 |
| Bowel Bag | 51 | 0.95 | 0.033 | 0.94 | 2.31 | 2.153 | 2.92 |
| Femoral Head Left | 59 | 0.95 | 0.011 | 0.95 | 0.55 | 0.144 | 0.59 |
| Femoral Head Right | 59 | 0.95 | 0.03 | 0.94 | 0.64 | 0.484 | 0.77 |
| Hip Bone Left | 65 | 0.94 | 0.017 | 0.94 | 0.46 | 0.164 | 0.5 |
| Hip Bone Right | 65 | 0.95 | 0.016 | 0.95 | 0.4 | 0.151 | 0.44 |
| Sacrum | 65 | 0.92 | 0.032 | 0.92 | 0.58 | 0.417 | 0.69 |
Subgroup analysis for photon-counting CT
Subgroup analysis was performed to evaluate the performance in terms of various CT image contrasts (achieved by varying the energy of virtual monoenergetic images derived from photon-counting CT in the energy range of conventional CT with 80 kVp to 140 kVp) and image resolutions (achieved by varying the sharpness of reconstruction kernels) with respect to reference settings using the following subgroups:
• Image contrast: Six different virtual monoenergetic images (VMIs) from 50 keV to 100 keV in 10 keV steps with smooth image impression (Qr40)
• Image resolution: Four different sharpness levels of reconstruction kernels from soft (Qr32) to sharp (Qr76)
Evaluation cohort:
• 199 oncological patient cases with and without metal implants
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• 326 CT acquisitions in total covering various body regions in different phases after iodine contrast injection (early arterial, late arterial, venous, late venous, delayed) or without contrast injection
Robustness assessment:
• Reference image contrast and resolution for generating the reference organ contour with the subject device: 70 keV VMI with Qr40 (similar image impression as conventional CT with 120 kVp [1-4])
• Robustness assessment with respect to possible conventional image contrasts [1-5]
- 80 kVp (equal to 58 keV VMI)
- 120 kVp (equal to 70/71 keV VMI)
- 140 kVp (equal to 79 keV VMI)
simulated by VMIs with 50 keV, 60 keV, 70 keV, 80 keV, 90 keV, 100 keV derived from photon-counting CT.
• Robustness assessment with respect to possible image sharpness levels from soft to sharp: Qr32, Qr40, Qr60, Qr76.
The mean and standard deviation of Dice coefficients (between reference and variable image impression), along with the lower 95th percentile confidence bound, were calculated for structures obtained by the subject device.
The acceptance criterion for segmentation robustness is fulfilled when the mean Dice is greater or equal to the reference mean Dice.
Test Result: All organs evaluated passed the acceptance criterion. Robustness assessment of structures for different image contrasts and image resolutions, grouped by body region are shown in the tables below.
| Body Region | Robustness assessment of structures/OAR for different image contrasts | #Images | DICE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Std. Dev | Lower 95th % Confidence Interval | |||
| Abdomen | 16572 | 0.97 | 0.076 | 0.89 | |
| Body | 8390 | 0.97 | 0.032 | 0.93 | |
| Cardiac | 6692 | 0.95 | 0.074 | 0.78 | |
| Head and Neck | 21019 | 0.90 | 0.143 | 0.67 | |
| Pelvis | 19960 | 0.93 | 0.123 | 0.76 | |
| Thorax | 74624 | 0.95 | 0.080 | 0.86 |
| Body Region | Robustness assessment of structures for different image resolutions | #Images | DICE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Std. Dev | Lower 95th % Confidence Interval | |||
| Abdomen | 9975 | 0.99 | 0.039 | 0.96 | |
| Body | 5034 | 0.99 | 0.012 | 0.97 | |
| Cardiac | 4017 | 0.98 | 0.038 | 0.93 | |
| Head and Neck | 12770 | 0.93 | 0.117 | 0.80 | |
| Pelvis | 12114 | 0.98 | 0.066 | 0.92 |
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| Thorax | 44819 | 0.98 | 0.039 | 0.94 |
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MR auto-contouring of brain metastasis
The AI-based auto-contouring feature of syngo.via RT Image Suite was tested on 30 subjects. The test data was generated from an independent set that was not seen by the model during training stage to cover a wide range of MR scanners and typical magnetic field strengths. The test data covers:
• Regional distribution
• Demographic distribution: Male/female
• Distribution by manufacturer of the scanner: GE, Siemens
Subgroup analysis regarding manufacturer and gender did not show any confounder.
Distribution of test data across subgroups for MR auto-contouring of brain metastasis
| Subgroup | # Test data sets |
|---|---|
| Data Source | USA: 11 EU:30 Unknown: 19 |
| Body Region | Intraparenchymal brain: 60 |
| Sequence | MR T1W Post-contrast |
| Gender | Male: 24 female: 17, Unknown: 19 |
| Age | [<30Y]: 3[30Y – 50Y]: 16[50Y – 60Y]: 10[60Y – 70Y]: 17[>70Y]: 14 |
| Field strength | 1.5T: 483.0 T: 12 |
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| Subgroup | # Test data sets |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Siemens: 33, GE: 27 |
Manual ground-truth segmentations were annotated by an expert team based on well accepted international contouring guidelines, followed by a rigorous independent quality assessment. The testing ensures the quantitative performance of the resulting segmentations by comparing them to the manually annotated ground truth. Analysis was performed on Hausdorff Distance, DICE (Dice Similarity Coefficient), false-positive rate/case and sensitivity. Performances from an FDA cleared device were used as reference standard.
Quantitative evaluation of MR auto-contouring for Brain Metastases
Our acceptance criteria involve the following statistical tests - only structures that pass both the quantitative metrics are included in the final models:
- Statistical non-inferiority of the Lesionwise DICE compared with the reference device.
- Statistical non-inferiority of the Lesionwise Sensitivity compared with the reference device.
Non-inferiority is defined for:
Lesionwise DICE: such that the lower 95th percentile confidence bound of the subject device is greater than the mean reference dice coefficient subtracted by a 10% margin.
Lesionwise Sensitivity: such that the lower 95th percentile confidence bound of the subject device is greater than the mean reference sensitivity subtracted by a 10% margin.
Test result: Passed. Performance results are shown in the table below.
| Structure | # Test Cases | DICE | Sensitivity (%) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Std.Dev | Lower 95th % Confidence Interval | Mean | Std.Dev | Lower 95th % Confidence Interval | ||
| Brain metastases (parenchymal) | 60 | 0.74 | 0.17 | 0.72 | 92.5 | 3.4 | 85.8 |
MR auto-contouring of brain OAR
The AI-based auto-contouring feature of syngo.via RT Image Suite was tested on 81 subjects. The test data was generated from an independent set that was not seen by the model during training stage to cover a wide range of MR scanners and typical magnetic field strengths. The test data covers:
• Regional distribution (North America: US;)
• Demographic distribution: Male/female
• Distribution by manufacturer of the scanner: GE, Siemens
• Distribution of different field strengths: 1.5 and 3T
Subgroup analysis regarding manufacturer, field strength and gender did not show any confounder.
Distribution of test data across subgroups for MR auto-contouring of brain OAR
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| Subgroup | # Test data sets |
|---|---|
| Data Source | USA: 26, EU: 35, Unknown: 20 |
| Body Region | brain: 81 |
| Sequence | MR T1W Post-contrast |
| Gender | Male: 30, female: 31, Unknown: 20 |
| Age | [<30Y]: 1[30Y – 50Y]: 17[50Y – 60Y]: 15[60Y – 70Y]: 18[>70Y]: 20Unknown: 10 |
| Field strength | 1.5T: 61, 3T: 20 |
| Manufacturer | Siemens: 50, GE: 31 |
Manual ground-truth segmentations were annotated by an expert team based on well accepted international contouring guidelines, followed by a rigorous independent quality assessment. The testing ensures the quantitative performance of the resulting segmentations by comparing them to the manually annotated ground truth. Analysis was performed on DICE (Dice Similarity Coefficient) and ASSD (Average symmetric surface distance). Performances from the FDA cleared devices were used as the reference standard
MR auto-contouring of pelvis OAR
The AI-based auto-contouring feature of syngo.via RT Image Suite was tested on 153 subjects. The test data was generated from an independent set that was not seen by the model during training stage to cover a wide range of MR scanners and typical magnetic field strength. The test data covers:
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• Regional distribution (North America: US; Europe: Germany, Romania, France, Switzerland, Spain; Australia)
• Distribution by manufacturer of the scanner: GE, Siemens, Philips
• Distribution of different field strengths: 1.5 and 3T
Subgroup analysis regarding manufacturer, field strength did not show any confounder.
Distribution of test data across subgroups for MR auto-contouring of pelvis OAR
| Subgroup | # Test data sets |
|---|---|
| Data Source | US (4 sites): 78; Europe (7 sites): 75; Australia (1 site): 1 |
| Body Region | Male pelvis: 153 |
| Sequence | T2 W TSE, T1 VIBEDixon W |
| Gender | Male: 154 |
| Age | [40Y – 50Y]: 11[50Y – 60Y]: 8[60Y – 70Y]: 35[70Y – 80Y]: 31> 80Y: 2Unknown: 66 |
| Field strength | 1.5T: 51, 3T: 102 |
| Manufacturer | Siemens: 66, GE: 18, Philips: 69 |
Manual ground-truth segmentations were annotated by an expert team based on well accepted international contouring guidelines, followed by a rigorous independent quality assessment. The testing ensures the quantitative performance of the resulting segmentations by comparing them to the manually annotated ground truth. Analysis was performed on DICE (Dice Similarity Coefficient) and ASSD (Average symmetric surface distance). Performances from the FDA cleared devices were used as the reference standard.
Quantitative evaluation of MR auto-contouring for Brain and Pelvis OARs
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The acceptance criteria combine the statistical tests and a qualitative clinical user evaluation. (Clinical user evaluation included a four-point scale to evaluate each contour in the context of time savings compared to contouring from scratch) - only structures that pass two or more tests could be included in the final models:
- Statistical non-inferiority of the DICE score compared with the reference device.
- Statistical non-inferiority of the ASSD score compared with the reference device.
- Average user evaluation of 3 or higher.
Non-inferiority is defined for
DICE: such that the lower 95th percentile confidence bound of the subject device is greater than the mean reference performance subtracted by a 10% margin.
ASSD: such that the upper 95th percentile confidence bound of the subject device is smaller than the mean reference performance added by the standard deviation.
Test result: Passed for all organs. Quantitative performance results for both Brain and Pelvis OARs are shown in the tables below.
| Structure (Brain OAR) | # Test Cases | DICE | ASSD (mm) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Std.Dev | Lower 95th % Confidence Interval | Mean | Std.Dev | Upper 95th % Confidence Interval | ||
| Brainstem | 81 | 0.93 | 0.02 | 0.92 | 0.54 | 0.15 | 0.57 |
| Cochlea Left | 80 | 0.5 | 0.18 | 0.46 | 1.11 | 0.84 | 1.3 |
| Cochlea Right | 81 | 0.49 | 0.19 | 0.45 | 1.07 | 0.76 | 1.23 |
| Cornea Left | 81 | 0.52 | 0.16 | 0.48 | 0.59 | 0.35 | 0.66 |
| Cornea Right | 81 | 0.53 | 0.15 | 0.5 | 0.66 | 0.8 | 0.83 |
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| Eye Left | 79 | 0.92 | 0.05 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.24 | 0.45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eye Right | 79 | 0.92 | 0.03 | 0.92 | 0.36 | 0.15 | 0.4 |
| Hippocampus Left | 81 | 0.77 | 0.07 | 0.75 | 0.72 | 0.36 | 0.79 |
| Hippocampus Right | 81 | 0.76 | 0.08 | 0.75 | 0.71 | 0.31 | 0.77 |
| Lacrimal Gland Left | 80 | 0.56 | 0.2 | 0.51 | 1.6 | 1.58 | 1.95 |
| Lacrimal Gland Right | 81 | 0.57 | 0.2 | 0.52 | 1.48 | 1.3 | 1.77 |
| Lens Left | 77 | 0.75 | 0.14 | 0.71 | 0.43 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Lens Right | 76 | 0.77 | 0.15 | 0.73 | 0.42 | 0.36 | 0.5 |
| Optic Chiasm | 81 | 0.66 | 0.11 | 0.63 | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.84 |
| Optic Nerve Left | 81 | 0.54 | 0.15 | 0.51 | 1.21 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| Optic Nerve Right | 81 | 0.57 | 0.14 | 0.54 | 0.85 | 0.86 | 1.04 |
| Pituitary Gland | 79 | 0.65 | 0.17 | 0.61 | 0.76 | 0.47 | 0.86 |
| Retina Left | 81 | 0.62 | 0.15 | 0.59 | 0.43 | 0.5 | 0.54 |
| Retina Right | 81 | 0.63 | 0.11 | 0.6 | 0.38 | 0.14 | 0.4 |
| Spinal cord | 80 | 0.86 | 0.09 | 0.84 | 0.51 | 0.47 | 0.61 |
| Structure (Pelvis OAR) | # Test Cases | DICE | ASSD (mm) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Std.Dev | Lower 95th % Confidence Interval | Mean | Std.Dev | Upper 95th % Confidence Interval | ||
| T1 Pelvis | |||||||
| Body | 55 | 0.98 | 0.01 | 0.98 | 1.4 | 1.56 | 1.82 |
| Femur head Left | 55 | 0.93 | 0.03 | 0.92 | 1.1 | 0.59 | 1.26 |
| Femur head Right | 55 | 0.94 | 0.02 | 0.93 | 0.96 | 0.48 | 1.09 |
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| T2 Pelvis | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anus | 98 | 0.73 | 0.1 | 0.71 | 2.24 | 1.16 | 2.47 |
| Bladder | 98 | 0.9 | 0.08 | 0.88 | 1.36 | 0.85 | 1.53 |
| Penile Bulb | 95 | 0.81 | 0.09 | 0.79 | 0.91 | 0.76 | 1.07 |
| Prostate | 90 | 0.86 | 0.07 | 0.84 | 1.66 | 2.01 | 2.08 |
| Rectum | 98 | 0.86 | 0.06 | 0.85 | 1.92 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Seminal Vesicles | 89 | 0.72 | 0.14 | 0.69 | 1.78 | 1.25 | 2.05 |
Synthetic CT for pelvis and brain
The AI-based synthetic CT feature of syngo.via RT Image Suite was tested on 51 subjects. The test data was generated from an independent set that was not seen by the model during training stage to cover a range of MR scanners and typical magnetic field strengths. The test data covers:
• Regional distribution (North America, Europe)
• Distribution of different field strengths: 1.5 and 3T
• Distribution of different Siemens scanners
Distribution of test data across subgroups for synthetic CT
| Subgroup | # Test data sets |
|---|---|
| Data Source | US: 17; Europe: 18; Unknown: 16 |
| Body Region | pelvis: 29, brain: 22 |
| Sequence | T1 VIBE Dixon |
| Gender | Male: 24, female: 21, unknown: 6 |
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| Subgroup | # Test data sets |
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| Age | [21Y-40Y]:6[41Y-60Y]:11[61Y-80Y]:18Unknown:16 |
| Field strength | 1.5T: 33, 3T: 18 |
| Siemens scanners | MAGNETOM Aera: 24, MAGNETOM Skyra: 5, MAGNETOM Vida: 13, MAGNETOM Sola: 1, MAGNETOM Sola Fit: 1 |
The testing ensures the quantitative performance of the resulting synthetic CT. Analysis was performed on geometric fidelity and HU accuracy.
Semi-automated isocenter estimates of vertebrae (cleared in K220450)
The AI-based algorithm is cleared within the medical device syngo.CT Applications (K220450, clearance date 03/7/2022). It was tested on 426 subjects. The test data was generated from an independent set that was not seen by the model during training stage to cover a wide range of CT scanners and typical CT acquisition and reconstruction parameters. The test data covers:
• Regional distribution (North America: US; Asia: CN, IN, CO; Europe: BE, CH, F, UK, DE)
• Demographic distribution: Male/female
• Distribution by manufacturer of the scanner: GE, Siemens, Philips, Toshiba, NeuroLogica
Distribution of test data across subgroups for Semi-automated isocenter estimates or defining isocenters via RTP lasers
| Subgroup | # Test data sets |
|---|---|
| Data Source | Europe: 142, US: 126, Asia: 131, unknown: 27 |
| Body Region | Head&Neck: 113, Thorax&Abdomen: 264, Pelvis: 92 |
| Gender | Male: 187, female: 74, Unknown: 165 |
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| Subgroup | # Test data sets |
|---|---|
| Age | [0-2]:5 , [3-12]: 25, [13-19]: 64, [20-29]:38 [30-39]:21 [40-49]:71 [50-59]:46 [60-69]:80 [70-79]:49 [80-89]:12 unknown: 15 |
| Slice thickness (in mm) | <=1:20, (1,2]: 220, (2,3]: 209, >3: 20 |
| Manufacturer | Siemens: 369, GE: 10, Philips: 28, Toshiba: 2; NeuoLogica: 14 unknown/others: 3 |
Manual ground-truth of spine landmarks were annotated by an expert team, followed by a rigorous independent quality assessment. The testing ensures the quantitative performance of the resulting landmarks by comparing them to the manually annotated ground truth. Analysis was performed on percentage of cases which need corrections.
VIII. Use of Consensus Standards:
The following list of FDA-recognized, voluntary consensus standards were utilized in the design and evaluation of the subject device's safety and efficacy.
| Standard Organization | Title |
|---|---|
| ISO 14971:2019 | Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices |
| ISO 15223-1:2021 | Medical devices - Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labelling and information to be supplied - Part 1: General requirements |
| ISO 20417:2021 | Information supplied by the manufacturer of medical devices |
| IEC 62304:2006 + A1:2016 | Medical Device Software - Software Lifecycle processes |
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| IEC 62366-1:2015+A1:2020 | Application of Usability Engineering to Medical Devices |
|---|---|
| IEC 82304-1:2016 | Health software Part 1: General requirements for product safety |
| IEC 61217:2011 | Radiotherapy Equipment, Coordinates, Movements and Scales |
| IEC 62083:2009 | Medical electrical equipment – Requirements for the safety of radiotherapy treatment planning systems |
| UL ANSI 2900-1:2017 | Standard for Software Cybersecurity for Network-Connectable Products, Part 1: General Requirements |
| UL ANSI 2900-2-1:2017 | Software Cybersecurity for Network-Connectable Products, Part 2-1: Particular Requirements for Network Connectable Components of Healthcare and Wellness Systems |
| IEC 81001-5-1:2021 | Health Software and Health IT Systems Safety, Effectiveness and Security - Part 5-1: Security - Activities In The Product Life Cycle |
IX. Determination of Substantial Equivalence to the Predicate
A subset of software features and characteristics of the subject device are different from the predicate device. However, Siemens Healthineers considers these differences to be enhancements of the predicate. The principle of operation of the subject device is the same as that of the existing predicate device. Verification and validation demonstrate that the subject device is as safe, as effective as the predicate. VBrain serves as a reference device within this submission. syngo.via RT Image Suite VC10 is comparable to VBrain (K203235) and has similar performance
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metrics with respect to the ability to contour metastases in MR images. Siemens Healthineers therefore believes that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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metrics with respect to the ability to contour metastases in MR images. Siemens Healthineers therefore believes that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
§ 892.5050 Medical charged-particle radiation therapy system.
(a)
Identification. A medical charged-particle radiation therapy system is a device that produces by acceleration high energy charged particles (e.g., electrons and protons) intended for use in radiation therapy. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, treatment planning computer programs, component parts, and accessories.(b)
Classification. Class II. When intended for use as a quality control system, the film dosimetry system (film scanning system) included as an accessory to the device described in paragraph (a) of this section, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.