K Number
K032232
Device Name
AIRIS ELITE MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING DEVICE
Date Cleared
2003-09-29

(70 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
892.1000
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The AIRIS Elite system is an MR imaging device, and is intended to provide the physician with physiological and clinical information, obtained non-invasively and without the use of ionizing radiation. The MR system produces transverse, coronal, sagittal, oblique, and curved cross-sectional images that display the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities. The images produced by the system reflect the spatial distribution of protons (hydrogen nuclei) exhibiting magnetic resonance. The NMR properties that determine the image appearance are proton density, spin-lattice relaxation time (T1), spin-spin relaxation time (T2), and flow. When interpreted by a trained physician, these images provide information that can be useful in diagnosis determination. Anatomical Region: Head, Body, Spine, Extremities Nucleus excited: Proton Diagnostic uses: 2D/3D T1, T2-weighted imaging T1, T2 proton density measurements Diffusion weighted imaging MR. Angiography Image processing
Device Description
The AIRIS Elite is a modification of the AIRIS II MRI System. The AIRIS Elite has been revised to increase the clinical utility as compared to the AIRIS II Magnetic Resonance Imaging System.
More Information

No
The document mentions "Image processing" but does not contain any terms or descriptions indicative of AI or ML technology, such as "AI", "ML", "deep learning", "neural network", or descriptions of training/test sets for such algorithms.

No
The device is an MR imaging device intended to provide physiological and clinical information for diagnostic purposes, not for treating conditions.

Yes
The text states, "When interpreted by a trained physician, these images provide information that can be useful in diagnosis determination." This clearly indicates its role in diagnosis.

No

The device is described as an "MR imaging device" and a "Magnetic Resonance Imaging System," which are hardware-based medical devices. While it mentions image processing, this is a function of the overall hardware system, not a standalone software device.

No, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostics are medical devices used to examine specimens taken from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue) to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
  • AIRIS Elite Function: The AIRIS Elite system is an MR imaging device. It works by using magnetic fields and radio waves to create images of the internal structure of the body non-invasively. It does not analyze samples taken from the body.
  • Intended Use: The intended use clearly states it's an "MR imaging device" that provides information "obtained non-invasively".

Therefore, based on the provided information, the AIRIS Elite system falls under the category of medical imaging devices, not In Vitro Diagnostics.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The MR system is an imaging device and is intended to provide the physician with physiological and clinical information, obtained non-invasively and without the use of ionizing radiation. The MR system produces transverse, coronal, sagittal, oblique, and curved cross-sectional images that display the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities. The images produced by the MR system reflect the spatial distribution of protons (hydrogen nuclei) exhibiting magnetic resonance. The MNR properties that determine the image appearance are proton density, spin-lattice relaxation time (TI), spinspin relaxation time (T2) and flow. When interpreted by a trained physician, these images provide information that can be useful in diagnosis determination.

The indications for use are as follows:

Anatomical Region: Head, Body, Spine, Extremities
Nucleus excited: Proton
Diagnostic uses: 2D/3D T1, T2-weighted imaging
T1, T2 proton density measurements
Diffusion weighted imaging
MR Angiography
Image processing

Product codes

90 LNH

Device Description

The AIRIS Elite is a modification of the AIRIS II MRI System. The AIRIS Elite has been revised to increase the clinical utility as compared to the AIRIS II Magnetic Resonance Imaging System.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is based on the fact that certain atomic nuclei have electromagnetic properties that cause them to act as small spinning bar magnets. The most ubiquitous of these nuclei is hydrogen, which makes it the primary nuclei currently used in magnetic resonance imaging. When placed in a static magnetic field, these nuclei assume a net orientation or alignment with the magnetic field, referred to as a net magnetization vector. The introduction of a short burst of radiofrequency (RF) excitation of a wavelength specific to the magnetic field strength and to the atomic nuclei under consideration can cause a re-orientation of the net magnetization vector. When the RF excitation is removed, the protons relax and return to their original vector. The rate of relaxation is exponential and varies with the character of the proton and its adjacent molecular environment. This reorientation process is characterized by two exponential relaxation times, called T1 and T2,

A RF emission or echo that can be measured accompanies these relaxation events. The emissions are used to develop a representation of the relaxation events in a three dimensional matrix. Spatial localization is encoded into the echoes by varying the RF excitation, applying appropriate magnetic field gradients in the x, v, and z directions, and changing the direction and strength of these gradients. Images depicting the spatial distribution of the NMR characteristics can be reconstructed by using image processing techniques similar to those used in computed tomography.
MRI is currently of great interest because it is capable of producing high quality anatomical images without the associated risks of ionizing radiation. The biological properties that contribute to MR image contrast are different from those responsible for x-ray image contrast. In MR imaging, difference in proton density, blood flow, and T1 and T2 relaxation times can all contribute to image contrast. By varying the pulse sequence characteristics, the resulting images can emphasize T1, T2, proton density, or the molecular diffusion of water or other proton containing molecules.
The technological characteristics of this device are similar to the primary predicate device. There has been no change to the magnet design or control system, but the RF sub-system and gradient sub-systems have been enhanced. The base elements of the operating system software are identical to the primary predicate device.

Mentions image processing

Yes

Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

Not Found

Input Imaging Modality

Magnetic Resonance

Anatomical Site

Head, Body, Spine, Extremities

Indicated Patient Age Range

Not Found

Intended User / Care Setting

Trained physician / Not Found

Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

Not Found

Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

Not Found

Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

Not Found

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

Not Found

Predicate Device(s)

AIRIS II (K001334, K974212)

Reference Device(s)

Not Found

Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

Not Found

§ 892.1000 Magnetic resonance diagnostic device.

(a)
Identification. A magnetic resonance diagnostic device is intended for general diagnostic use to present images which reflect the spatial distribution and/or magnetic resonance spectra which reflect frequency and distribution of nuclei exhibiting nuclear magnetic resonance. Other physical parameters derived from the images and/or spectra may also be produced. The device includes hydrogen-1 (proton) imaging, sodium-23 imaging, hydrogen-1 spectroscopy, phosphorus-31 spectroscopy, and chemical shift imaging (preserving simultaneous frequency and spatial information).(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). A magnetic resonance imaging disposable kit intended for use with a magnetic resonance diagnostic device only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.

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Section 2

510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness

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K032232
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1.0 Submitter Information

| Submitter: | Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc.
1959 Summit Commerce Park
Twinsburg, Ohio 44080-2371
ph: (330) 425-1313
fax: (330) 425-1410 |
|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact: | Douglas J. Thistlethwaite |
| Date: | July 14, 2003 |

2.0 Device Name

Classification Name:System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Classification Number:90LNH
Trade/Proprietary Name:AIRIS Elite
Predicate Device(s):AIRIS II (K001334, K974212)

3.0 Device Intended Use

The MR system is an imaging device and is intended to provide the physician with physiological and clinical information, obtained non-invasively and without the use of ionizing radiation. The MR system produces transverse, coronal, sagittal, oblique, and curved cross-sectional images that display the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities. The images produced by the MR system reflect the spatial distribution of protons (hydrogen nuclei) exhibiting magnetic resonance. The MNR properties that determine the image appearance are proton density, spin-lattice relaxation time (TI), spinspin relaxation time (T2) and flow. When interpreted by a trained physician, these images provide information that can be useful in diagnosis determination.

The indications for use are as follows:

Anatomical Region:Head, Body, Spine, Extremities
Nucleus excited:Proton
Diagnostic uses:2D/3D T1, T2-weighted imaging
T1, T2 proton density measurements
Diffusion weighted imaging
MR Angiography
Image processing

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Device Description 4.0

4.1 Function

The AIRIS Elite is a modification of the AIRIS II MRI System. The AIRIS Elite has been revised to increase the clinical utility as compared to the AIRIS II Magnetic Resonance Imaging System.

Scientific Concepts 4.2

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is based on the fact that certain atomic nuclei have electromagnetic properties that cause them to act as small spinning bar magnets. The most ubiquitous of these nuclei is hydrogen, which makes it the primary nuclei currently used in magnetic resonance imaging. When placed in a static magnetic field, these nuclei assume a net orientation or alignment with the magnetic field, referred to as a net magnetization vector. The introduction of a short burst of radiofrequency (RF) excitation of a wavelength specific to the magnetic field strength and to the atomic nuclei under consideration can cause a re-orientation of the net magnetization vector. When the RF excitation is removed, the protons relax and return to their original vector. The rate of relaxation is exponential and varies with the character of the proton and its adjacent molecular environment. This reorientation process is characterized by two exponential relaxation times, called T1 and T2,

A RF emission or echo that can be measured accompanies these relaxation events. The emissions are used to develop a representation of the relaxation events in a three dimensional matrix. Spatial localization is encoded into the echoes by varying the RF excitation, applying appropriate magnetic field gradients in the x, v, and z directions, and changing the direction and strength of these gradients. Images depicting the spatial distribution of the NMR characteristics can be reconstructed by using image processing techniques similar to those used in computed tomography.

4.3 Physical and Performance Characteristics

MRI is currently of great interest because it is capable of producing high quality anatomical images without the associated risks of ionizing radiation. The biological properties that contribute to MR image contrast are different from those responsible for x-ray image contrast. In MR imaging, difference in proton density, blood flow, and T1 and T2 relaxation times can all contribute to image contrast. By varying the pulse sequence characteristics, the resulting images can emphasize T1, T2, proton density, or the molecular diffusion of water or other proton containing molecules.

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5.0 Device Technological Characteristics

The technological characteristics of this device are similar to the primary predicate device. There has been no change to the magnet design or control system, but the RF sub-system and gradient sub-systems have been enhanced. The base elements of the operating system software are identical to the primary predicate device.

6.0 Conclusions

It is the opinion of Hitachi Medical Systems America that AIRIS Elite is substantially equivalent to the AIRIS II MRI System. The technological characteristics and intended use are identical to the Predicate Device.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

SEP 2 9 2003

Mr. Doug Thistlewaite Manager, Regulatory Affairs Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc. 1959 Summit Commerce Park TWINSBURG OH 44087-2371

Re: K032232

Trade/Device Name: AIRIS Elite Magnetic Resonance Imaging Device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1000 Regulation Name: Magnetic resonance diagnostic device Regulatory Class: II

Product Code: 90 LNH Dated: July 14, 2003 Received: July 21, 2003

Dear Mr. Thistlewaite:

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. 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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at one of the following numbers, based on the regulation number at the top of the letter:

8xx.1xxx(301) 594-4591
876.2xxx, 3xxx, 4xxx, 5xxx(301) 594-4616
884.2xxx, 3xxx, 4xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx(301) 594-4616
892.2xxx, 3xxx, 4xxx, 5xxx(301) 594-4654
Other(301) 594-4692

Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97) you may obtain. Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html.

Sincerely yours,

Nancy C. Brogdon

Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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510(k) Number (if known): Ko 3 22 32

Device Name: AIRIS Elite Magnetic Resonance Imaging Device

Indications for Use:

The AIRIS Elite system is an MR imaging device, and is intended to provide the physician with physiological and clinical information, obtained non-invasively and without the use of ionizing radiation. The MR system produces transverse, coronal, sagittal, oblique, and curved cross-sectional images that display the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities. The images produced by the system reflect the spatial distribution of protons (hydrogen nuclei) exhibiting magnetic resonance. The NMR properties that determine the image appearance are proton density, spin-lattice relaxation time (T1), spin-spin relaxation time (T2), and flow. When interpreted by a trained physician, these images provide information that can be useful in diagnosis determination.

Anatomical Region: Head, Body, Spine, Extremities Nucleus excited: Proton 2D/3D T1, T2-weighted imaging Diagnostic uses: T1, T2 proton density measurements Diffusion weighted imaging MR. Angiography Image processing

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

David A. Lyman

Division Sign-Off Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devic 510(k) Number

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Over-the-Counter Use