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The Viatronix V3D Vascular is intended to be used for the display and 2D/3D visualization of medical image data derived from CT, MRI scans or 3D X-Ray angiography of the selected human vessels, e.g., the coronary arteries, the carotid arteries, the peripheral arteries, the aorta, arteries of the brain, and any opacified veins. The goal of this device is to automate routine inspection of human vessels to detect stenosis, plaque, bulge, aneurismal sac and dissection in the vessel. It also supports the interactive segmentation of any vessel by hiding certain parts of the data set from display for critical evaluation of selected part(s) of vessel. It is intended for use by radiologists, clinicians and referring physicians to acquire, process, render, measure, evaluate, archive, print and distribute DICOM 3.0 compliant vessel image studies, utilizing PC hardware.
The V-3D Vascular is a software device for evaluating scanned images of selected vessels. The V3D Vascular module is designed to aid the physician in analyzing the vascular system based on images from a CT or MR scan or X-Ray angiography. The vessels include the coronary arteries, the carotid arteries, the peripheral arteries, the aorta, arteries of the brain, and any opacified veins. The goal is to automate routine inspection of the vessels as much as possible. It is an additional image processing option added to our V-3D visualization system for which pre-market clearance was granted by the FDA vide K#002780, dated November 17, 2000. It is a general software module, designed for use as a part of our V-3D visualization system core technology. The system consists of a V-3D processor and a V-3D viewer in two computer configuration or V-3D processor and V3D viewer in a stand alone one computer configuration. Upon receipt of a multislice CT or MR scan image for any selected vessel in a DICOM format, the V-3D processor converts the DICOM image data into an internally recognized volume data format using our core software. technology. The V-3D viewer provides interactive orthogonal and multiplanar reformatted 2D and 3D images from the V-3D processor and user can evaluate these images for any abnormality or malformation in specified vessels obtained from scanned images using the following methods:
a ) The V3D Vascular shall initially segment out all the possible vessels of interest in the dataset.
b } The V3D Vascular shall provide a selection view that allows selection of the vessels that the user wishes to visualize. Any vessels not desired or not actually vessels will then be hidden from view unless the user goes back to the view to re-select.
When examining a vessel the module shall be used to aid in the following ways: c ) The V3D Vascular shall be used to aid the physician in the determination and localization of stenosis in the vessels.
d ) The V3D Vascular shall be used to help determine the type of plaque in the vessels. e ) The V3D Vascular shall be used to determine the presence or absence of a bulge or an aneurysmal sac in the wall of the vessel.
f ) The V3D Vascular shall be used to determine the presence or absence of a dissection. A dissection is a break in the interior lining of the vessel - the intima - that leads to pooled fluid between the intima and media that form the wall of the vessel. The intended user can use the software device to acquire, process, render, evaluate, archive, print and distribute DICOM 3.0 compliant images of any vessel, utilizing PC hardware.
Here's a breakdown of the acceptance criteria and study information based on the provided 510(k) summary:
Acceptance Criteria and Device Performance
The device, Viatronix V3D Vascular, Revision 1.0, is a software system intended to aid physicians in analyzing scanned images of vessels. Its acceptance criteria are implicitly defined by its ability to perform the same functions as the predicate devices, particularly in measurement and evaluation of vessel abnormalities, and by demonstrating substantial equivalence.
Table 1: Acceptance Criteria (as inferred by comparison to predicate devices) and Reported Device Performance
| Acceptance Criteria (Functionality/Capability) | Reported Device Performance |
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| Aid in determination and localization of stenosis in vessels. | The V3D Vascular module can evaluate and quantify abnormalities, including stenosis. Evaluation results (Length, Area, Minimum Diameter, Maximum Diameter) were "same" as predicate devices. |
| Aid in determining the type of plaque in vessels. | The V3D Vascular module can evaluate and quantify abnormalities, including plaque. Evaluation results (Length, Area, Minimum Diameter, Maximum Diameter) were "same" as predicate devices. |
| Determine the presence or absence of a bulge or an aneurysmal sac in the wall of the vessel. | The V3D Vascular module can evaluate and quantify abnormalities, including bulges and aneurysmal sacs. Evaluation results (Length, Area, Minimum Diameter, Maximum Diameter) were "same" as predicate devices. |
| Determine the presence or absence of a dissection. | The V3D Vascular module can evaluate and quantify abnormalities, including dissections. Evaluation results (Length, Area, Minimum Diameter, Minimum Diameter) were "same" as predicate devices. |
| Segment out all possible vessels of interest in the dataset. | The V3D Vascular module performs initial segmentation of possible vessels. |
| Provide a selection view to allow user selection/hiding of desired vessels. | The V3D Vascular module provides a selection view for user control over visualization. |
| Provide interactive orthogonal and multiplanar reformatted 2D and 3D images. | The V3D Vascular module provides these interactive imaging capabilities. |
| Measure Length, Area, Minimum Diameter, and Maximum Diameter of vessels. | The V3D Vascular module provides these measuring features. Testing showed these measurements were "same" as predicate devices. |
| Process image data from CT, MR, or 3D X-Ray angiography. | The V3D Vascular module operates on data from all three modalities (CT, MR, XA), which is an improvement over Predicate Device #2 (CT and MR exclusively) and similar to Predicate Device #1 (various sources). |
| Substantial equivalence to predicate devices (GE Medical - Smart Vessel Analysis Option (K993792) and Vital Images Vitrea 2 (K002519)). | "Substantially equivalent" demonstrated through non-clinical and clinical tests, with "no significant differences" detected in evaluation and quantification results compared to the predicate device. The V3D Vascular system utilizes the same technological characteristics (software for post-processing vascular studies, selection/segmentation, multiplanar reformats, 3D views, and measurement). |
Study Details
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Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance:
- Sample Size: Not explicitly stated as a number. The document mentions "Scanned image datasets of various patients vessels with known abnormalities or status" were used. For clinical tests, it mentions "Patients' various vessels."
- Data Provenance: The data consisted of "patients' vessels" with "known abnormalities or status." It is implied to be retrospective, as the data already existed with known statuses. The country of origin is not specified.
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Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts:
- Number of Experts: Not specified.
- Qualifications: Not specified. The summary only mentions "known abnormalities or status," implying these were clinically determined.
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Adjudication method for the test set:
- Not specified. The ground truth seems to be based on pre-existing clinical diagnoses or "known abnormalities or status" rather than an active adjudication process for the study.
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If a multi-reader multi-case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance:
- No MRMC comparative effectiveness study was done to assess human reader improvement with AI assistance. The study focused on comparing the device's measurements and evaluations directly against a predicate device using the same scanned images. The device is an "aid" to the physician, but its comparative effectiveness in improving human reader performance was not evaluated in this submission.
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If a standalone (i.e., algorithm only without human-in-the-loop performance) was done:
- Yes, a standalone performance assessment was effectively done. The "non-clinical tests" involved testing "software functionalities in accordance with a test protocol" using datasets with "known abnormalities or status." The "clinical tests" separately loaded the same scanned images into the device and recorded results for evaluation and quantification. The comparison was primarily between the V3D Vascular device's outputs and the predicate device's outputs, acting as a standalone performance check against an established device.
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The type of ground truth used:
- Clinical/Expert Diagnosis: The ground truth for the test datasets was based on "known abnormalities or status" of the vessels. This implies previously established clinical diagnoses or expert assessments. For non-clinical tests, "phantom datasets" were used, for which the "level of accuracy... correlates perfectly with pre-calculated values," indicating a synthetic ground truth for those specific tests.
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The sample size for the training set:
- Not specified. The document primarily discusses testing and validation; there is no mention of a distinct "training set" or its size.
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How the ground truth for the training set was established:
- Since a training set is not explicitly mentioned, the method for establishing its ground truth is also not provided. The development process mentions "both unit and system integration testing protocols," but does not detail how data for initial algorithm development or parameter tuning (if any) was handled regarding ground truth.
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NOV - 5 2003
510(K) SUMMARY
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR §807.92.
The assigned 510(k) number is: _ K 0 3 33 6 1
1. Submitter's Identification:
Viatronix Inc. 25 East Loop Road Suite 203/ 204 Stony Brook, NY 11790 Establishment Registration number- 2438935
Contact: Frank Dachille Ph.D. Associate Director of R&D, Tel# 631-444-6759
Date Summary Prepared:
October 6, 2003
2. Name of the Device:
- a) Device trade name: Viatronix V3D Vascular, revision 1.0
- b) Device common name: Medical Image processing software system
- c) Classification name: 90LLZ- Image Processing system
3. Predicate Device Information:
Predicate Device #1: G.E. Medical -Smart Vessel Analysis Option,510(k) # K993792. Predicate Device #2: Vital Images Vitrea 2, Version 2.1, 510(k) # K002519.
4. Device Description:
The V-3D Vascular is a software device for evaluating scanned images of selected vessels. The V3D Vascular module is designed to aid the physician in analyzing the vascular system based on images from a CT or MR scan or X-Ray angiography. The vessels include the coronary arteries, the carotid arteries, the peripheral arteries, the aorta, arteries of the brain, and any opacified veins. The goal is to automate routine inspection of the vessels as much as possible. It is an additional image processing option added to our V-3D visualization system for which pre-market clearance was granted by the FDA
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vide K#002780, dated November 17, 2000. It is a general software module, designed for use as a part of our V-3D visualization system core technology. The system consists of a V-3D processor and a V-3D viewer in two computer configuration or V-3D processor and V3D viewer in a stand alone one computer configuration. Upon receipt of a multislice CT or MR scan image for any selected vessel in a DICOM format, the V-3D processor converts the DICOM image data into an internally recognized volume data format using our core software. technology. The V-3D viewer provides interactive orthogonal and multiplanar reformatted 2D and 3D images from the V-3D processor and user can evaluate these images for any abnormality or malformation in specified vessels obtained from scanned images using the following methods:
a ) The V3D Vascular shall initially segment out all the possible vessels of interest in the dataset.
b } The V3D Vascular shall provide a selection view that allows selection of the vessels that the user wishes to visualize. Any vessels not desired or not actually vessels will then be hidden from view unless the user goes back to the view to re-select.
When examining a vessel the module shall be used to aid in the following ways: c ) The V3D Vascular shall be used to aid the physician in the determination and localization of stenosis in the vessels.
d ) The V3D Vascular shall be used to help determine the type of plaque in the vessels. e ) The V3D Vascular shall be used to determine the presence or absence of a bulge or an aneurysmal sac in the wall of the vessel.
f ) The V3D Vascular shall be used to determine the presence or absence of a dissection. A dissection is a break in the interior lining of the vessel - the intima - that leads to pooled fluid between the intima and media that form the wall of the vessel. The intended user can use the software device to acquire, process, render, evaluate, archive, print and distribute DICOM 3.0 compliant images of any vessel, utilizing PC hardware.
ર. Indications for Use:
The Viatronix V3D Vascular is intended to be used for the display and 2D/3D visualization of medical image data derived from CT, MRI scans or 3D X-Ray angiography of the selected human vessels, e.g., the coronary arteries, the carotid arteries, the peripheral arteries, the aorta, arteries of the brain, and any opacified veins. The goal of this device is to automate routine inspection of human vessels to detect stenosis, plaque, bulge, aneurismal sac and dissection in the vessel. It also supports the interactive segmentation of any vessel by hiding certain parts of the data set from display for critical evaluation of selected part(s) of vessel. It is intended for use by radiologists, clinicians and referring physicians to acquire, process, render, measure, evaluate, archive, print and distribute DICOM 3.0 compliant vessel image studies, utilizing PC hardware.
6 (a) Summary of Differences in Predicate Device
The data source of the various devices differs in some regards. All devices operate on 3D angiography data derived from a CT scanner (CTA), MR scanner (MRA), or X-ray scanner with 3D reconstruction capability (XA). Predicate device #1 operates on 3D angiography data from various sources and Predicate device #2 operates on angiography
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data from CT and MR scanners exclusively. The Viatronix V3D Vascular software operates on data from all three modalities.
Predicate device #2 does not have the capability to select an entire vessel tree using a single seed point. The other systems are able to select a large, branching vascular structure having a near uniform intensity by some simple mechanism that selects voxels based on a single seed point. This feature simply allows for a faster selection of complicated vessel structures to save time. It does not change the measurement capabilities of any system.
The Viatronix V3D Vascular system does not provide angle and tortuosity measurements, while the two predicate devices have this capability to some extent. Many radiologists surveyed had no direct use for the angle and tortuosity measurements so it was deemed unimportant.
6 (b) Discussion of Similarities and Differences
The Viatronix V3D Vascular system utilizes the same technological characteristics as the predicate devices. All are software products that augment an existing 2D/3D DICOM visualization system and are used for post-processing vascular studies.
All permit the physician to select and segment a vascular structure in a 3D stack of 2D DICOM images. All allow the physician to analyze the vessel by looking at curved multiplanar reformatted images through the centerline of the vessel as well as doubleoblique reformatted images along the vessel. These are the primary modes of diagnosis used in all three software systems because they allow the physician to view the vessel from all angles while cutting through the vessel in a cross-section.
All three provide 3D views of the vessels using 3D volume rendering (VR) or maximum intensity projection (MIP) for examination from the exterior of the vessel. Some of the devices do not provide tortuosity and angle measurements. All provide measurements of area and diameter along the vessel cross-sections as well as percent stenosis and length measurements along the centerline.
In summary, all three devices are similar in design, utility, and presentation. They all allow the physician to select vessels, qualitative judge the vessel shape, and to quantify the vessel sizes.
7. Discussion of Non-Clinical Tests Performed for Determination of Substantial Equivalence are as follows:
Scanned image datasets of various patients vessels with known abnormalities or status were used as input for testing of software functionalities in accordance with a test protocol. The V3D Vascular software module provided interactive orthogonal and multiplanar reformatted 2D and 3D images from datasets to detect and evaluate the known abnormalities or status of vessels. The Length, Area, Minimum Diameter and
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Maximum Diameter measuring features provided in the software were used to evaluate and quantify any abnormality of vessels.
The V3D Vascular Module has been developed in a manner consistent with accepted standards for software development, including both unit and system integration testing protocols. Testing on phantom datasets has determined its level of accuracy, which correlates perfectly with pre-calculated values. The product has shown itself to be reliable, easy to use and capable of evaluating DICOM 3.0 compliant scanned images of any human vessels.
We conclude from these tests that V3D Vascular module is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in its ability to evaluate any human vessels.
8. Discussion of Clinical Tests Evaluations Performed:
Tests and validations on Patients' various vessels were performed per protocol. Loaded Patients' scanned vessels images to the predicate device. Evaluated various vessels using the predicate device and recorded the results of evaluation and quantification of Length, Area, Minimum Diameter and Maximum Diameter of vessels under study..
Same scanned vessels images were loaded into the Viatronix V3D Vascular application. Evaluated all Patients' various vessels using V3D Vascular application, and recorded the results of evaluation and quantification of Length, Area, Minimum Diameter and Maximum Diameter.
Evaluation results of both predicate device and V3D Vascular device were same and no significant differences were detected in the results of evaluation.
In conclusion, it was established that the V3D Vascular application is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
9. Conclusions:
The Viatronix V3D Vascular has the same intended use and similar technological characteristics as the GE Medical Smart Vessel Analysis Option (K # 9993792) Vital Images Vitrea 2, Version 2.1 (K # 002519). Moreover, tests and validations using Patients' Vessels Image data and non-clinical tests performed demonstrated that the Viatronix V3D Vascular application is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in its ability to review, analyze, measure and evaluate CT/ MR scan and 3D X-Ray angiography images of various vessels to facilitate analysis and evaluation of abnormality or malformation in vessels by a trained physician. The Viatronix V3D Vascular application does not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
NOV - 5 2003
Viatronix, Inc. % Ms. Susan Gill Senior Project Engineer Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. 12 Laboratory Drive P.O. Box 13995 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3995 Re: K033361 Trade/Device Name: Viatronix V3D Vascular, Revision 1.0 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communication system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 90 LLZ Dated: October 20, 2003 Received: October 21, 2003
Dear Ms. Gill:
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 such 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.
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Sincerely yours,
Nancy C. Brogdon
Nancv C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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INDICATIONS FOR USE
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510(k) Number (if known): _ Ko 3 3 3 6 1
Device Name: Viatronix V3D Vascular, revision 1.0
Indications For Use:
The Viatronix V3D Vascular is intended to be used for the display and 2D/3D visualization of medical image data derived from CT, MRI scans or 3D X-Ray angiography of the selected human vessels, e.g., the coronary arteries, the carotid arteries, the peripheral arteries, the aorta, arteries of the brain, and any opacified veins. The goal of this device is to automate routine inspection of human vessels to detect stenosis, plaque, bulge, aneurismal sac and dissection in the vessel. It also supports the interactive segmentation of any vessel by hiding certain parts of the data set from display for critical evaluation of selected part(s) of vessel. It is intended for use by radiologists, clinicians and referring physicians to acquire, process, render, measure, evaluate, archive, print and distribute DICOM 3.0 compliant vessel image studies, utilizing PC hardware.
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use V (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
OR
Over-The-Counter Use (Optional Format 1-2-96)
Nancy C. Hopton
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal,
and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number K033361
§ 892.2050 Medical image management and processing system.
(a)
Identification. A medical image management and processing system is a device that provides one or more capabilities relating to the review and digital processing of medical images for the purposes of interpretation by a trained practitioner of disease detection, diagnosis, or patient management. The software components may provide advanced or complex image processing functions for image manipulation, enhancement, or quantification that are intended for use in the interpretation and analysis of medical images. Advanced image manipulation functions may include image segmentation, multimodality image registration, or 3D visualization. Complex quantitative functions may include semi-automated measurements or time-series measurements.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls; voluntary standards—Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Std., Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) Std., Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Test Pattern).