(305 days)
No
The description mentions "semi-automatic contour detection" and modular structure based on previously cleared devices, but does not mention AI, ML, or related terms.
No
This device is image post-processing software used for viewing, quantifying, and analyzing medical images to support diagnosis, not to provide therapy.
Yes
The device aids in supporting clinical decision-making for patient diagnosis by providing quantified results from medical images, falling under the definition of a diagnostic device.
Yes
The device is described as "image post-processing software" that runs as a "standalone application to run on a Windows based operating system." It imports images and exports results electronically, with no mention of accompanying hardware components required for its core functionality.
Based on the provided information, this device is likely an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic) in the broader sense of providing information used in a diagnostic process, but it is not a traditional IVD that analyzes biological samples.
Here's why:
- It provides quantitative results used to support clinical decision-making for diagnosis: The "Intended Use" explicitly states that the quantified results "can be used to support the clinical decision making for the diagnosis of the patient." This aligns with the core purpose of IVDs, which is to provide information for diagnostic purposes.
- It analyzes medical images, not biological samples: Traditional IVDs analyze biological samples like blood, urine, or tissue. This device analyzes medical images (MR and CT). This is a key distinction.
- It is image post-processing software: The "Device Description" clearly states it is "image post-processing software." While this software provides information for diagnosis, it's not performing a test on a biological specimen.
Therefore, while it functions within the diagnostic workflow and provides information for diagnosis, it doesn't fit the typical definition of an IVD that analyzes biological samples.
In regulatory contexts, devices that analyze medical images for diagnostic purposes are often classified differently than traditional IVDs. They are typically regulated as medical devices, and their classification depends on the level of risk and the intended use.
In summary:
- Is it used in the diagnostic process? Yes.
- Does it provide information for diagnosis? Yes.
- Does it analyze biological samples? No.
So, it's a device that supports diagnosis, but it's not a traditional IVD that analyzes biological specimens. It falls under the umbrella of medical devices used in diagnostic imaging.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
MR-CT VVA is indicated for use in clinical settings where more reproducible than manually derived quantified results are needed to support the visualization and analysis of MR and CT images of the heart and blood vessels for use on individual patients with cardiovascular disease. Further, MR-CT VVA allows the quantification of T2* in MR images of the heart and the liver. Finally, MR-CT VVA can be used for the quantification of cerebral spinal fluid in MR velocity-encoded flow images.
When the quantified results provided by MR-CT VVA are used in a clinical setting on MR and CT images of an individual patient, they can be used to support the clinical decision making for the diagnosis of the patient. In this case, the results are explicitly not to be regarded as the sole, irrefutable basis for clinical diagnosis, and they are only intended for use by the responsible clinicians.
Product codes
LLZ
Device Description
MR-CT VVA (MR-CT Vessel and Ventricular Analysis) is image post-processing software for the viewing and quantification of MR and CT images of blood vessels, of the heart and MR images of the liver and cerebral spinal fluid. Semi-automatic contour detection forms the basis for the analyses. Its functionality is independent of the type of vendor acquisition equipment. The analysis results are available on screen and can be exported in various electronic formats.
MR-CT VVA has been developed as a standalone application to run on a Windows based operating system. The import of images and the export of analysis results are via CD / DVD, a PACS or network environment.
MR-CT VVA has a modular structure that consists of its previously cleared predicate devices: MRI-MASS, CT-MASS, MRI-FLOW, CMS-VIEW and MRA-CMS. MR-CT VVA comprises their respective functionalities for analyzing the blood vessels and the heart. In addition, MR-CT VVA includes new functionality for the 3D review of MR volumetric data.
Mentions image processing
Yes
Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
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Input Imaging Modality
MR, CT
Anatomical Site
Heart, blood vessels, liver, cerebral spinal fluid
Indicated Patient Age Range
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Intended User / Care Setting
Clinical settings, cardiologists
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
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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
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Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
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Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
K994283, K033774, K994282, K993761, K040746
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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Medis medical imaging systems, b.v. % Bob Goedhart, Ph.D. VP Corporate R&D Schuttersveld 9 2316 XG Leiden THE NETHERLANDS
January 6, 2015
Re: K140587
Trade/Device Name: MR-CT VVA Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: November 7, 2014 Received: November 10, 2014
Dear Dr. Goedhart:
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.
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Sincerely yours.
Robert A Ochs
Robert Ochs. Ph.D. Acting 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
510(k) Number (if known) K140587
Device Name MR-CT VVA
Indications for Use (Describe)
MR-CT VVA is indicated for use in clinical settings where more reproducible than manually derived quantified results are needed to support the visualization and analysis of MR and CT images of the heart and blood vessels for use on individual patients with cardiovascular disease. Further, MR-CT VVA allows the quantification of T2* in MR images of the heart and the liver. Finally, MR-CT VVA can be used for the quantification of cerebral spinal fluid in MR velocity-encoded flow images.
When the quantified results provided by MR-CT VVA are used in a clinical setting on MR and CT images of an individual patient, they can be used to support the clinical decision making for the patient. In this case, the results are explicitly not to be regarded as the sole, irrefutable basis for clinical diagnosis, and they are only intended for use by the responsible clinicians.
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Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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5. 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
Submission in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.87(h).
| Submitter | : Medis medical imaging systems bv |
|---|---|
| Address | : Schuttersveld 9 |
| : 2316 XG Leiden | |
| : The Netherlands | |
| Contact Person | : B. Goedhart, PhD, VP Corporate R&D |
| : bgoedhart@medis.nl | |
| Telephone | : +31 71 522 3244 |
| Fax | : +31 71 521 5617 |
| Prepared | : January 5, 2015 |
| Trade / Device Name | : MR-CT VVA |
| Common Name | : Radiological Image Processing Software |
| Regulatory Class | : II |
| Regulation Description | : Picture Archiving and Communications System |
| Regulation / Procode | : 21 CFR 892.2050 / LLZ |
Predicate Devices
- · The Cardiovascular Imaging Solutions Ltd .: CMRtoolsTM (K073194)
- · The GE Healthcare: CardiacVXTM (K121762)
Device Description
MR-CT VVA (MR-CT Vessel and Ventricular Analysis) is image post-processing software for the viewing and quantification of MR and CT images of blood vessels, of the heart and MR images of the liver and cerebral spinal fluid. Semi-automatic contour detection forms the basis for the analyses. Its functionality is independent of the type of vendor acquisition equipment. The analysis results are available on screen and can be exported in various electronic formats.
MR-CT VVA has been developed as a standalone application to run on a Windows based operating system. The import of images and the export of analysis results are via CD / DVD, a PACS or network environment.
MR-CT VVA has a modular structure that consists of its previously cleared predicate devices: MRI-MASS, CT-MASS, MRI-FLOW, CMS-VIEW and MRA-CMS. MR-CT VVA comprises their respective functionalities for analyzing the blood vessels and the heart. In addition, MR-CT VVA includes new functionality for the 3D review of MR volumetric data.
Intended Use
MR-CT VVA is software intended to be used for the visualization and analysis of MR and CT images of the heart and blood vessels.
MR-CT VVA is intended to support the following visualization functionalities:
- cine loop and 2D review -
- double oblique review -
- 3D review by means of MIP and volume rendering -
- -3D reformatting
- performing caliper measurements -
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MR-CT VVA is also intended to support the following analyses:
- cardiac function quantification -
- MR velocity-encoded flow quantification .
- anatomy and tissue segmentation .
- signal intensity analysis for the myocardium and infarct sizing -
- MR parametric maps (such as T1, T2, T2* relaxation) -
MR-CT VVA is also intended to be used for:
- quantification of T2* results in MR images that can be used to characterize iron loading in the heart and the liver
- MR velocity-encoded flow quantification of cerebral spinal fluid
These analyses are based on contours that are either manually drawn by the clinician or trained medical technician who is operating the software, or automatically detected by the software and subsequently presented for review and manual editing. The results obtained are displayed on top of the images and provided in reports.
The analysis results obtained with MR-CT VVA are intended for use by cardiologists to support clinical decisions concerning the heart and vessels.
Indications for Use
MR-CT VVA is indicated for use in clinical settings where more reproducible than manually derived quantified results are needed to support the visualization and analysis of MR and CT images of the heart and blood vessels for use on individual patients with cardiovascular disease. Further, MR-CT VVA allows the quantification of T2* in MR images of the heart and the liver. Finally, MR-CT VVA can be used for the quantification of cerebral spinal fluid in MR velocity-encoded flow images.
When the quantified results provided by MR-CT VVA are used in a clinical setting on MR and CT images of an individual patient, they can be used to support the clinical decision making for the diagnosis of the patient. In this case, the results are explicitly not to be regarded as the sole, irrefutable basis for clinical diagnosis, and they are only intended for use by the responsible clinicians.
Substantial Equivalence Information
Two devices have been selected as the predicate devices for MR-CT VVA: CMRtools™ and Cardiac VX™.
CMRtools ("a software package for the visualization and analysis of cardiovascular MR images") and Cardiac VX ("a post-processing analytical software application, which provides tools for review and reporting of cardiac MR datasets") have technological features and characteristics comparable to MR-CT VVA.
MR-CT VVA provides (see Intended Use description above) visualization functionalities for cine loop and 2D review and caliper measurements, which are also supported by CardiacVX ("Multi-phase sequences of images can be displayed in cine mode" and "Available tools include point, distance, area and volume measurement"). Further, MR-CT VVA provides visualization functionalities for 3D review and reformatting, which are also supported by CMRtools ("It allows high performance image manipulation, 3D visualization and advanced image processing").
MR-CT VVA provides (see Intended Use description above) analysis functionalities for cardiac function quantification, flow quantification, which are also supported by CardiacVX ("Semi-automatic tools are available for left ventricular contour detection, valve plane detection and vessel contour detection for flow quantification"). Further, MR-CT VVA provides analysis functionalities for tissue segmentation and MR parametric maps (including T2* for the liver), which are also supported by CMRtools ("cardiac assessment for left ventricular assessment and Thalassaemia tools for image quantification ... to view and analyze human cardiac and liver images").
Next to this, the following devices from Medis medical imaging system bv are predecessors of MR-CT VVA And can be used as reference devices: MRI-MASS (K994283), CT-MASS (K033774), MRI-FLOW (K994282), CMS-VIEW (K993761), and MRA-CMS (K040746).
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Conclusions
MR-CT VVA has the same intended use as the predicate devices.
MR-CT VVA complies with international process standards (ISO 13485, ISO 14971 and IEC 62304).
Testing and validation have produced results consistent with design input requirements. MR-CT VVA is a software-only device for which there no applicable mandatory performance standards.
During the development, potential hazards were controlled by a risk management plan, including risk analysis, risk mitigation, verification and evaluation.
Medis concludes that MR-CT VVA is a safe and effective medical device, and is at least as safe and effective as its predicate devices. The use of MR-CT VVA does not change the intended use of MRI or CT scanners, nor does the use of this software result in any new potential hazards.