(76 days)
e-Film Workstation with Modules
No
The document describes a standard PACS system for image management and viewing, with no mention of AI or ML capabilities.
No.
The device is a software application intended for image acquisition, display, processing, review, transfer, and archiving to aid diagnosis, not to provide therapy.
No
The "Intended Use / Indications for Use" states that the software is intended "to aid diagnosis" and is used by medical professionals whenever they require access to medical images and patient demographic information. It is a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) designed for the management and processing of DICOM 3.0 images. While it aids diagnosis, it is not a diagnostic device itself; rather, it is a tool for viewing and managing diagnostic images. It explicitly states that it is "not intended for primary diagnostic viewing of mammography images," further indicating it is not a primary diagnostic device.
Yes
The device description explicitly states that axis PACS consists of "the axis PACS Web software application on a server and the axis imaging secting. 'Alle Prob on client computers connecting to the Server via the HTTPS protocol." This indicates the device is solely comprised of software components running on existing hardware (servers and client computers).
Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use clearly states that axis PACS is a software application for managing, displaying, processing, and archiving medical images from various imaging modalities. Its purpose is to aid physicians in diagnosis by providing access to and tools for viewing these images.
- IVD Definition: In vitro diagnostics are tests performed on samples taken from the human body (such as blood, urine, or tissue) to detect diseases, conditions, or infections. axis PACS does not perform any such tests on biological samples.
- Device Description: The device description confirms it's a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for managing and processing DICOM images. This aligns with medical imaging workflow, not in vitro testing.
- Lack of IVD-related information: The document does not mention any activities related to analyzing biological samples, detecting biomarkers, or performing laboratory tests, which are characteristic of IVDs.
Therefore, axis PACS falls under the category of medical imaging software, not an in vitro diagnostic device.
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
axis PACS is a software application intended to perform operations relating to acquisition, display, digital processing, review, transfer, archive, measurements, teleradiology exchange of medical images and patient demographic information. axis PACS receives digital images and data from various modalities, including but not limited to, Computed Radiography (CR), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance (MR), Ultrasound (US), Fluoroscopy (RF), secondary screen captures devices, scanners, digitizers, or other imaging sources.
It is intended for use by the physician to aid diagnosis and used by medical professionals whenever they require access to medical images and patient demographic information. Users have access to a variety of measurement tools and image processing to aid them in viewing digital images.
This device may be used to archive mammography images (MG) but is not intended for primary diagnostic viewing of mammography images.
axis PACS can integrate with a health care institution's or physician's office Health Information System (HIS) or a Radiology Information System (RIS) for a fully integrated electronic patient record.
Product codes
LLZ
Device Description
axis PACS is a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) designed for the management, and Procession, manipulation, and processing of DICOM 3.0 images from modalities in a diagnostic viewing, artiming, axis PACS consists of the axis PACS Web software application on a server and the axis imaging secting. "Alle Prob on client computers connecting to the Server via the HTTPS protocol. axis PACS r Nos viewer ver DICOM 3.0 images over a medical imaging network, as well as export images to other applications.
Mentions image processing
Yes
Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
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Input Imaging Modality
Computed Radiography (CR), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance (MR), Ultrasound (US), Fluoroscopy (RF), secondary screen captures devices, scanners, digitizers, or other imaging sources.
Anatomical Site
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Indicated Patient Age Range
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Intended User / Care Setting
It is intended for use by the physician to aid diagnosis and used by medical professionals whenever they require access to medical images and patient demographic information. Users have access to a variety of measurement tools and image processing to aid them in viewing digital images.
Typical users of axis PACS are trained medical professionals including radiologists, physicians, radiology technologists, and other clinicians.
Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
A final non-clinical test with the predicate device was conducted November 22, 2010 at the axis Health Care office in Montgomery, AL. axis PACS was tested side-by-side with the predicate device, e-Film Workstation with Modules version 2.1. DICOM calibration images and actual patient images were used in both systems during the comparison testing.
A clinical test at Bedford Medical center in Bedford, Indiana was conducted Oct. 1-3, 2010 under the supervision of the hospital's radiologist. The facility has the predicate software and has been using it for 3+ years. The products were compared side-by-side and the results are included in:
- Attachment 19 Application Test Script axis PACS Radiologist Workstation (RW) o
(Note: Radiologist Workstation – This term is used interchangeably within this document and supporting documents with Diagnostic Station, Diagnostic Workstation, Read.Station, Diagnostic Read Workstation. All terms mean the workstation used by the radiologist to view digital images from the axis PACS archive.)
No subjects were directly included in the clinical test. All tests were indirect as DICOM images were already obtained by the modalities.
Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
axis PACS was tested to validate and verify that the device meets voluntary standards specified in 21 CFR 892.2050(b), with defined design and performance specifications. The results of the testing confirmed that axis PACS performed as intended and performed to substantial equivalence (SE) to the predicate device. The application is as safe and effective in the performance as a PACS as compared to the predicate device.
It was concluded the axis PACS is as safe and effective, performed as well as or exceeded, the predicate device, e-Film Workstation with Modules.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 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).
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5. 510(k) Summary
5.1 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
This summary of safety and effectiveness is provided as part of the Premarket Notification for axis PACS and HMS PACS, in accordance with 21 CFR 807 Subpart E.
| 5.1.1. Submitted By | |
|---|---|
| Business Name: | axis Health Care, LLC |
| 5755 Carmichael Parkway | |
| Montgomery, Alabama 36117 | |
| Contact Name: | William D. Henderson, President |
| Contact E-mail: | dwight.henderson@hcsinc.net |
| Telephone: | 334-279-9711 |
| Fax: | 334-279-0711 |
| Registration Number: | Not assigned |
| Small Business Decision Number: | SBD 118249 |
| Date Prepared: | December 16, 2010 |
| 5.1.2. Device Trade Name | |
| Proprietary Name of Device: | axis PACS |
| Other Proprietary Name of Device: | HMS PACS |
| Classification: | Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) |
| Device Classification: | Class II Medical Device |
| Product Code: | LLZ |
| 21 CFR Regulation | 892.2050 |
| 5.1.3. Predicate Device | |
| Predicate Device: | e-Film Workstation with Modules |
| Predicate Device Manufacturer: | Merge eFilm Medical, Inc. (Merge Healthcare) |
| Predicate Device 510(k) Number: | K020995 |
| Date Received: | March 28, 2002 |
| Decision Date: | April 12, 2002 |
| Decision: | Substantially Equivalent |
| Device Classification: | Class II Medical Device |
| Product Code: | LLZ |
| 21 CFR Regulation | 892.2050 |
5.1.4. Device Description
5.1.4. Device Desertproin
axis PACS is a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) designed for the management, and Procession, manipulation, and processing of DICOM 3.0 images from modalities in a diagnostic viewing, artiming, axis PACS consists of the axis PACS Web software application on a server and the axis imaging secting. "Alle Prob on client computers connecting to the Server via the HTTPS protocol. axis PACS r Nos viewer ver DICOM 3.0 images over a medical imaging network, as well as export images to other applications.
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5.1.5. Indications for Use
axis PACS is a software application intended to perform operations relating to acquisition, display, digital processing, review, transfer, archive, measurements, teleradiology exchange of medical images and patient demographic information. axis PACS receives digital images and data from various modalities, including but not limited to, Computed Radiography (CR), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance (MR), Ultrasound (US), Fluoroscopy (RF), secondary screen captures devices, scanners, digitizers, or other imaging sources.
lt is intended for use by the physician to aid diagnosis and used by medical professionals whenever they require access to medical images and patient demographic information. Users have access to a variety of measurement tools and image processing to aid them in viewing digital images.
This device may be used to archive mammography images (MG) but is not intended for primary diagnostic viewing of mammography images.
axis PACS can integrate with a health care institution's or physician's office Health Information System (HIS) or a Radiology Information System (RIS) for a fully integrated electronic patient record.
Typical users of axis PACS are trained medical professionals including radiologists, physicians, radiology technologists, and other clinicians.
5.1.6. Technological Characteristics and Substantial Equivalence Compared to the predicate device, axis PACS has the same technological characteristics. These include operating system, functionality, conformance with voluntary standards, and presentation characteristics. Both predicate device and axis PACS can transmit images and information over a medical imaging network and to remote viewing stations.
axis PACS does not physically come in contact with a patient nor does it control any life sustaining device. A physician has ample öpportunity to provide competent human intervention and interpretation of images and medical information as displayed or printed via axis PACS.
5.1.7. Performance Testing
axis PACS was tested to validate and verify that the device meets voluntary standards specified in 21 CFR 892.2050(b), with defined design and performance specifications. The results of the testing confirmed that axis PACS performed as intended and performed to substantial equivalence (SE) to the predicate device. The application is as safe and effective in the performance as a PACS as compared to the predicate device.
Testing is an integral part of axis PACS development process as outlined and supported by information provided in Section 11, 12 and 16 of this submission.
Nonclinical tests: (i)
A final non-clinical test with the predicate device was conducted November 22, 2010 at the axis Health Care office in Montgomery, AL. axis PACS was tested side-by-side with the predicate device, e-Film
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Workstation with Modules version 2.1. DICOM calibration images and actual patient images were used in both systems during the comparison testing.
- Clinical tests: (ii)
- a.) Subjects tested
- b.) Safety and Effectiveness
- c.) Adverse Effects and Complications
A clinical test at Bedford Medical center in Bedford, Indiana was conducted Oct. 1-3, 2010 under the supervision of the hospital's radiologist. The facility has the predicate software and has been using it for 3+ years. The products were compared side-by-side and the results are included in:
- Attachment 19 Application Test Script axis PACS Radiologist Workstation (RW) o
(Note: Radiologist Workstation – This term is used interchangeably within this document and supporting documents with Diagnostic Station, Diagnostic Workstation, Read.Station, Diagnostic Read Workstation. All terms mean the workstation used by the radiologist to view digital images from the axis PACS archive.)
No subjects were directly included in the clinical test. All tests were indirect as DICOM images were already obtained by the modalities.
It was concluded the axis PACS is as safe and effective, performed as well as or exceeded, the predicate device, e-Film Workstation with Modules.
5.1.8. Conclusion
The axis PACS 510(k) premarket notification contains adequate information and data to enable FDA-CDRH to determine substantial equivalence (SE) to the predicate device.
- axis PACS is manufactured according to the voluntary standards, 21 CFR 892.2050(b), and in 0 compliance with 21 CFR 820 Quality System Regulations.
- This submission contains the results of the software validation and verification along with the o risk analysis. The risks have been classified as moderate level of concern and the submission provides solutions to mitigate those risks.
- axis PACS complies with 21 CFR Part 807 Subpart B associated with registration and listing. o
- axis PACS complies with 21 CFR Part 801 associated with proper labeling of the device. o
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Mr. Ronald W. Graham Vice President Operations axis Health Care, LLC 5755 Carmichael Parkway MONTGOMERY AL 36117
MAR - 3 2011
Re: K103679 ·
Trade/Device Name: axis PACS and HMS PACS Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: December 16, 2010 Received: December 22, 2010
Dear Mr. Graham:
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 class II (Special Controls), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 800 to 895. 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 Parts 801 and 809); medical device reporting (reporting of
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medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); and good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (OS) regulation (2) CFR Part 820). 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 Parts 801 and 809), please contact the Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety at (301) 796-5450. Also, please note the regulation entitled. "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers. International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely Yours.
Mary Postel
Mary Pastel, ScD. Director Division of Radiological Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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4. FDA Indications for Use Statement
FDA Indications for Use Form
510(k) Number: K103679
Device Name: axis PACS and HMS PACS
Indications For Use:
axis PACS is a software application intended to perform operations relating to acquisition, display, digital processing, review, transfer, archive, measurements, teleradiology exchange of medical images and patient demographic information. axis PACS receives digital images and data from various modalities, including but not limited to; Computed Radiography (CR), Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance (MR), Ultrasound (US), Fluoroscopy (RF), secondary screen captures devices, scanners, digitizers, or other imaging sources.
It is intended for use by the physician to aid diagnosis and used by medical professionals whenever they require access to medical images and patient demographic information. Users have access to a variety of measurement tools and image processing to aid them in viewing digital images.
This device may be used to archive mammography images (MG) but is not intended for primary diagnostic viewing of mammography images.
axis PACS can integrate with a health care institution's or physician's office Health Information System (HIS) or a Radiology Information System (RIS) for a fully integrated electronic patient record.
Typical users of axis PACS are trained medical professionals including radiologists, physicians, radiology technologists, and other clinicians.
Prescription Use:
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use: _
(Part 21 CFR 801 subpart D)
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