(126 days)
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No
The description focuses on statistical techniques and compressive sampling theory, not AI/ML. There is no mention of training data or models typically associated with AI/ML.
No.
The device is used for image enhancement and processing for diagnostic purposes, not for direct treatment or therapy.
No
The device is image enhancement software designed to reduce noise and enhance contrast in ultrasound images. While it processes images for interpretation by a physician, it does not itself perform diagnosis or provide diagnostic interpretations. Its function is to improve the quality of images that are then used for diagnosis by a human.
Yes
The device description explicitly states that the software "does not require any specialized hardware" and is installed on standard computing platforms (PC, laptop, tablet). While performance varies with hardware, the core medical device functionality is solely within the software.
Based on the provided information, the ClearView Image Enhancement System is not an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD).
Here's why:
- IVDs are used to examine specimens derived from the human body. The ClearView system processes ultrasound images, which are generated in vivo (within the living body) by an ultrasound device. It does not analyze biological samples like blood, urine, or tissue.
- The intended use is image processing for enhancement and noise reduction. The system's purpose is to improve the visual quality of existing ultrasound images to aid in interpretation. It does not perform a diagnostic test on a biological sample to determine a disease state or condition.
- The output is an enhanced image. The system provides a modified image and the original image for interpretation by a trained physician. It does not provide a diagnostic result based on the analysis of a biological specimen.
The ClearView Image Enhancement System falls under the category of medical image processing software, which is a different regulatory classification than IVDs.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The ClearView Image Enhancement System is intended for use by a qualified technician or diagnostician to reduce speckle noise, enhance contrast and transfer ultrasound images. The software provides a DICOM-compliant ClearViewHD-enhanced image along with the original ultrasound image to assist in image interpretation by the trained physician.
ClearViewHD is a software application designed to reduce speckle noise and enhance contrast in medical ultrasound images that are viewed for diagnosis. The software provides a ClearViewHD-enhanced image along with the original ultrasound image for viewing by the trained diagnostician in order to assist in image interpretation and diagnosis. The enhanced image along with the original image may be sent to any other DICOM node. The output is provided in standard DICOM format as an additional series with appropriate descriptors so that it can be displayed on most third-party commercial DICOM workstations. ClearViewHD is intended to be used by physicians and technicians skilled in diagnostic ultrasound imaging.
Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)
LLZ
Device Description
The ClearViewHD image processing software reduces noise and enhances contrast of medical ultrasound images. The software is a Windows XP or higher, Windows Embedded, and DICOM-compatible platform that may be installed on a standalone PC, laptop, or tablet The software does not require any specialized hardware but the time to process an image will vary depending on the hardware specifications. ClearViewHD is based on a core noise reduction and contrast enhancement algorithm that uses novel statistical techniques to determine whether each pixel location is due to mostly noise or signal (tissue structure) and attenuates the regions due to noise while preserving and accentuating the regions due to tissue structure. The statistical method is based on the a priori knowledge that the ultrasound signal is sparse and compressive sampling theory can be used to reconstruct the signal with fewer samples than the Nyquist Rate specifies.
The Clear ViewHD image processing software is a DICOM node that accepts DICOM3.0 digital medical files from an ultrasound device or another DICOM source. ClearViewHD processes the image and returns the original and/or enhanced image to another DICOM node such as a specific PC/workstation or the PACS system. The ClearViewHD software is designed to be compatible with any of the DICOM-compliant medical devices distributed by various OEM vendors.
Mentions image processing
Yes
Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
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Input Imaging Modality
Ultrasound
Anatomical Site
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Indicated Patient Age Range
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Intended User / Care Setting
Qualified technician or diagnostician, physicians and technicians skilled in diagnostic ultrasound imaging.
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
Bench testing on phantoms as well as previously collected clinical images.
Sample size: 10,000 simulated A-Scans.
Annotation protocol: Visual inspection.
Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
Study type: Bench testing on phantoms and previously collected clinical images.
Sample size: 10,000 simulated A-Scans.
Key results: A reduction in speckle noise energy yielding an average improvement in Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) of 12 dB on 10,000 simulated A-Scans using ClearViewHD. The Contrast-to-Noise Ratio (CNR) after applying ClearViewHD to the ultrasound images resulted in an average improvement of 2 times the original CNR. ClearViewHD enhanced images were also viewed with the original image and found to visually contain less speckle noise and enhanced contrast.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), Contrast-to-Noise Ratio (CNR).
Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.
Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).
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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 of Safety and Effectiveness
This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness information is submitted as part of the PreMarket Notification in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 807, Subpart E and Section 807.92.
1. Identification of Submitter:
Submitter: ClearView Diagnostics Inc. Address: 371 Hoes Lane Suite 104 Piscataway, NJ 08854 Phone: 732-529-5755 Fax: 732-529-5757 Contact: Christine Podilchuk Title: CEO Phone: 908-616-1945 Fax: 732-529-5757 · Summary Date: January 16, 2014
2. Identification of Product:
Device Name: ClearViewHD, Version 1.0 Device Common Name: Image Enhancement System Device Classification: 21 CFR 892.2050, Class II, LLZ (90) Classification Name: Image Processing, System Manufacturer: ClearView Diagnostics Inc.
3. Marketed Devices
The ClearViewHD System provides post-acquisition image processing of ultrasound images and automatically generates an enhanced image with reduced speckle noise and improved contrast enhancement for viewing and diagnosing. In terms of safety, ClearViewHD is substantially equivalent to the currently marketed post-processing software products that analyze data from medical images. In terms of safety and performance, this software medical device is substantially equivalent to the devices listed below:
Model: SharpView Manufacturer: ContextVision AB 510(k) Number: K993802, K024028
Model: Sapheneia Clarity Manufacturer: Sapheneia Commercial Products AB 510(k) Numbers: K063391
510(k) Summary
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4. Device Description
The ClearViewHD image processing software reduces noise and enhances contrast of medical ultrasound images. The software is a Windows XP or higher, Windows Embedded, and DICOM-compatible platform that may be installed on a standalone PC, laptop, or tablet The software does not require any specialized hardware but the time to process an image will vary depending on the hardware specifications. ClearViewHD is based on a core noise reduction and contrast enhancement algorithm that uses novel statistical techniques to determine whether each pixel location is due to mostly noise or signal (tissue structure) and attenuates the regions due to noise while preserving and accentuating the regions due to tissue structure. The statistical method is based on the a priori knowledge that the ultrasound signal is sparse and compressive sampling theory can be used to reconstruct the signal with fewer samples than the Nyquist Rate specifies.
The Clear ViewHD image processing software is a DICOM node that accepts DICOM3.0 digital medical files from an ultrasound device or another DICOM source. ClearViewHD processes the image and returns the original and/or enhanced image to another DICOM node such as a specific PC/workstation or the PACS system. The ClearViewHD software is designed to be compatible with any of the DICOM-compliant medical devices distributed by various OEM vendors.
5. Indications for Use
The ClearView Image Enhancement System is intended for use by a qualified technician or diagnostician to reduce speckle noise, enhance contrast and transfer ultrasound images. The software provides a DICOM-compliant ClearViewHD-enhanced image along with the original ultrasound image to assist in image interpretation by the trained physician.
ClearViewHD is a software application designed to reduce speckle noise and enhance contrast in medical ultrasound images that are viewed for diagnosis. The software provides a ClearViewHD-enhanced image along with the original ultrasound image for viewing by the trained diagnostician in order to assist in image interpretation and diagnosis. The enhanced image along with the original image may be sent to any other DICOM node. The output is provided in standard DICOM format as an additional series with appropriate descriptors so that it can be displayed on most third-party commercial DICOM workstations. ClearViewHD is intended to be used by physicians and technicians skilled in diagnostic ultrasound imaging.
| Product | SharpView
(K024028,K993802) | Sapheneia Clarity
(K063391) | ClearViewHD |
|-----------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|---------------------------|
| Characteristics | Software for transfer, | Software for transfer, | Software for transfer and |
6. Substantial Equivalence Chart
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| | storage, enhancement
and viewing of
multimodal medical
images. | storage, noise
reduction, contrast
enhancement and
viewing of multimodal
medical images. | enhancement of ultrasound
images. |
|-----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | The Image Enhancement
System is intended for
use by a qualified
technologist for transfer
storage, enhancement,
and viewing of
multimodal images. | The Sapheneia Clarity
is intended for use by
radiologists for
transfer, storage, noise
reduction, contrast
enhancement and
viewing of multi-
modality images from
a variety of
diagnostic systems | ClearViewHD is intended
for use by a qualified
technologist for transfer
and enhancement of
ultrasound images from a
variety of diagnostic
systems. |
| Physical
Characteristics | Software Package
Operates on off-the-shelf
hardware | Software Package
Operates on off-the-
shelf hardware | Software Package
Operates on off-the-shelf
hardware |
| Computer | PC compatible | PC compatible | Same |
| Operating
System | Windows 98, NT4.0,
2000 and XP | Windows | Windows XP and higher,
Windows Embedded |
| Storage | Hard disk or any
compatible PC Method:
Optical, CDROM, ... | | Storage not supported |
| Image Input | DICOM3.0 | DICOM3.0 | DICOM3.0 |
7. Non-Clinical Performance Data
Bench testing on phantoms as well as previously collected clinical images resulted in a reduction in speckle noise energy yielding an average improvement in Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) of 12 dB on 10,000 simulated A-Scans using ClearViewHD. Likewise the Contrast-to-Noise Ratio (CNR) after applying ClearViewHD to the ultrasound images resulted in an average improvement of 2 times the original CNR. ClearViewHD enhanced images were also viewed with the original image and found to visually contain less speckle noise and enhanced contrast. These metrics as well as visual inspection confirm the ability of the ClearViewHD Software Product to reduce speckle noise and enhance contrast.
8. Conclusion
After analyzing bench testing data, it is the conclusion of ClearView Diagnostics that the ClearViewHD Image Enhancement System is as safe and effective as the predicate devices, has few technological differences, and only a minor change to the indications for use and not supporting storage and viewing compared with the predicate devices, thus rendering it substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
510(k) Summary
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May 28, 2014
Clearview Diagnostics, Inc. % Ms. Christinc Podilchuk President 371 Hoes Lane Suite 104 PISCATAWAY NJ 08854
Rc: K140139
Trade/Device Name: ClearViewHD Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: April 15, 2014 Received: April 22, 2014
Dear Ms. Podilchuk:
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. 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.
1f your device is classified (see above) into either class 11 (Special Controls) or class 111 (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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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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for
Janine M. Morris Director Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K140139
Device Name ClearViewHD
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ClearView Image Enhancement System is intended for use by a qualified technician or diagnostician to reduce speckle noise, enhance contrast, and transfer ultrasound images. The software provides a DICOM-compliant ClearViewHD-enhanced image along with the original ultrasound image interpretation by the trained physician.
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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