K Number
K231607
Date Cleared
2024-01-24

(237 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
892.2050
Reference & Predicate Devices
Predicate For
N/A
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service is intended for use as a cloud-based service and image segmentation Framework for the transfer of DICOM imaging information from a medical scanner to an output file, which can be used for the fabrication of physical replicas of the output file using additive manufacturing methods.

The output file or physical replica can be used for treatment planning and/or diagnostic purposes in the field of orthopedic, maxillofacial, and cardiovascular applications in adults. The or physical replica may also be used for pediatrics between the ages of 12 and 21 years of age in cardiovascular applications.

Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service should be used with other diagnostic tools and expert clinical judgment.

Device Description

Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service is a secure, highly available cloud-based image processing, segmentation, and 3D modelling framework for the transfer of imaging information either as a digital file or as a 3D printed physical model.

AI/ML Overview

This document describes the Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service and its FDA clearance.

Here's an analysis of the acceptance criteria and study data based on the provided text:

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

Acceptance Criteria (Stated or Implied)Reported Device Performance
Measurement accuracy for segmentation+/- 0.7mm
Validation for intended useSuccessfully validated
Printing accuracy of physical replica modelsDemonstrated to be accurate with compatible printers
Software requirements and risk analysisSuccessfully verified and traced

2. Sample Size Used for the Test Set and Data Provenance

The document does not explicitly state the sample size used for the test set in terms of the number of patient cases or images. It mentions "nonclinical testing" and "software design verification and validation testing on all three software components of the device."

The data provenance (country of origin, retrospective/prospective) is not specified in the provided text.

3. Number of Experts Used to Establish Ground Truth for the Test Set and Qualifications

The document does not specify the number of experts used or their qualifications for establishing ground truth for the test set.

4. Adjudication Method for the Test Set

The adjudication method used for the test set is not specified in the provided text.

5. If a Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study Was Done, and Effect Size

The document does not mention an MRMC comparative effectiveness study or any effect size related to human readers improving with AI vs. without AI assistance. The device is a "segmentation framework" and its output (digital file or 3D printed model) is to be "used in conjunction with other diagnostic tools and expert clinical judgment." This suggests the device's role is preparatory rather than directly diagnostic in an unassisted workflow.

6. If a Standalone (Algorithm Only Without Human-in-the-Loop Performance) Study Was Done

Yes, a standalone performance assessment was conducted for the algorithm's segmentation accuracy. The "measurement accuracy and comparisons were performed and confirmed to be within specification of +/- 0.7mm," indicating an evaluation of the algorithm's output against a reference.

7. The Type of Ground Truth Used

The type of ground truth used is not explicitly stated. However, given the measurement accuracy reported ("+/- 0.7mm") for segmentation, it implies a comparison against a highly precise reference, likely either a gold standard segmentation created by expert manual contouring or a known physical dimension.

8. The Sample Size for the Training Set

The sample size used for the training set is not specified in the provided text.

9. How the Ground Truth for the Training Set Was Established

How the ground truth for the training set was established is not specified in the provided text.

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Axial Medical Printing Limited % Sujith Shetty Executive Vice President Maxis Medical LLC 3031 Tisch Way, Suite 1010 San Jose, California 95128

January 24, 2024

Re: K231607

Trade/Device Name: Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Medical Image Management And Processing System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Dated: December 28, 2023 Received: January 2, 2024

Dear Sujith Shetty:

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 (the 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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database available at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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.

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.

Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).

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Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review. the OS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).

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 of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.

Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.

For comprehensive regulatory information about mediation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).

Sincerely,

Jessica Lamb

Jessica Lamb Assistant Director Imaging Software Team DHT8B: Division of Radiologic Imaging Devices and Electronic Products OHT8: Office of Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K231607

Device Name Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service

Indications for Use (Describe)

Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service is intended for use as a cloud-based service and image segmentation Framework for the transfer of DICOM imaging information from a medical scanner to an output file, which can be used for the fabrication of physical replicas of the output file using additive manufacturing methods.

The output file or physical replica can be used for treatment planning and/or diagnostic purposes in the field of orthopedic, maxillofacial, and cardiovascular applications in adults. The or physical replica may also be used for pediatrics between the ages of 12 and 21 years of age in cardiovascular applications.

Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service should be used with other diagnostic tools and expert clinical judgment.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

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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 CRF 807.92.

510 (k) number: K231607

Applicant Information

Axial Medical Printing Limited 17A Ormeau Avenue Belfast BT2 8HD United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)28 90183590

Contact Person

Joanne Flatley, QA/RA Lead

Device Information

Trade NameAxial3D Cloud Segmentation Service
Common NameMedical image management and processing system
Classification number892.2050
Regulatory ClassII
Product CodeLLZ

Predicate Device

Table 1 - Predicate Device

NameManufacturer510(k)#
Axial3DAxial Medical PrintingLimitedK221511

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This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall. No reference devices were used in this submission.

Device Description

Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service is a secure, highly available cloud-based image processing, segmentation, and 3D modelling framework for the transfer of imaging information either as a digital file or as a 3D printed physical model.

Indications for Use

Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service is intended for use as a cloud-based service and image segmentation framework for the transfer of DICOM imaging information from a medical scanner to an output file, which can be used for the fabrication of physical replicas of the output file using additive manufacturing methods.

The output file or physical replica can be used for treatment planning and/or diagnostic purposes in the field of orthopedic, maxillofacial, and cardiovascular applications in adults. The output file or physical replica may also be used for pediatrics between the ages of 12 and 21 years of age in cardiovascular applications.

Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service should be used in conjunction with other diagnostic tools and expert clinical judgment.

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Comparison of Intended Use to Predicate Devices

Table 2 - Predicate Device Comparison: Intended Use
AttributeAxial3D CloudSegmentation Service(Proposed Device)Axial3D CloudSegmentation Service(Predicate Device)Comparison
DeviceManufacturerAxial Medical PrintingLimitedAxial Medical PrintingLimitedEquivalent
Device NameAxial3D CloudSegmentation ServiceAxial3D CloudSegmentation ServiceEquivalent
Device Trade orProprietary NameAxial3D CloudSegmentation ServiceAxial3D CloudSegmentation ServiceEquivalent
510(k) NumberK231607K221511N/A
DeviceRegulationName:Medical imagemanagement andprocessing systemMedical imagemanagement andprocessing systemEquivalent
DeviceRegulationNumber:21 CFR 892.205021 CFR 892.2050Equivalent
Device ProductCode:LLZLLZEquivalent
DeviceClassificationFDA:Class IIClass IIEquivalent
Indication for UseAxial3D CloudSegmentation Service isintended for use as acloud-based service andimage segmentationframework for the transferof DICOM imaginginformation from amedical scanner to anoutput file, which can beused for the fabrication ofphysical replicas of theoutput file using additivemanufacturing methods.The output file or physicalreplica can be used fortreatment planning and/ordiagnostic purposes in thefield of orthopedic,maxillofacial, andcardiovascularapplications in adults. Theoutput file or physicalreplica may also be usedfor pediatrics between theAxial3D CloudSegmentation Service isintended for use as acloud-based service andimage segmentationsystem for the transfer ofDICOM imaginginformation from amedical scanner to anoutput file.The Axial3D CloudSegmentation Serviceoutput file can be used forthe fabrication of physicalreplicas of the output fileusing additivemanufacturing methods.The output file or physicalreplica can be used fortreatment planning.The physical replica canbe used for diagnosticpurposes in the field oforthopedic, maxillofacialSimilar. The proposeddevice includesspecifications for ,orthopedic,maxillofacial, andcardiovascularapplications for adultsand children greaterthan 12 years old andin cardiovascularapplications for childrengreater than 2 monthsof age population inwhich 3D models canbe provided for basedon clinical imaging.
AttributeAxial3D CloudSegmentation Service(Proposed Device)Axial3D CloudSegmentation Service(Predicate Device)Comparison
ages of 12 and 21 yearsof age in cardiovascularapplications.Axial3D CloudSegmentation Serviceshould be used inconjunction with otherdiagnostic tools andexpert clinical judgment.and cardiovascularapplications.Axial3D CloudSegmentation Serviceshould be used inconjunction with otherdiagnostic tools andexpert clinical judgment.
Intended UseAxial3D CloudSegmentation Serviceis intended for use as acloud-based serviceand imagesegmentationframework for thetransfer of DICOMimaging informationfrom a medical scannerto an output file, whichcan be used for thefabrication of physicalreplicas of the outputfile using additivemanufacturingmethods.The output file orphysical replica can beused for treatmentplanning and/ordiagnostic purposes inthe field of orthopedic,maxillofacial, andcardiovascularapplications in adults.The output file orphysical replica mayalso be used forpediatrics between theages of 12 and 21years of age incardiovascularapplications.Axial3D CloudSegmentation Serviceshould be used inAxial3D CloudSegmentation Service isintended for use as acloud-based service andimage segmentationsystem for the transfer ofDICOM imaginginformation from amedical scanner to anoutput file.The Axial3D CloudSegmentation Serviceoutput file can be used forthe fabrication of physicalreplicas of the output fileusing additivemanufacturing methods.The output file or physicalreplica can be used fortreatment planning.The physical replica canbe used for diagnosticpurposes in the field oforthopedic, maxillofacialand cardiovascularapplications.Axial3D CloudSegmentation Serviceshould be used inconjunction with otherdiagnostic tools andexpert clinical judgment.Similar. The proposeddevice includesspecifications for ,orthopedic,maxillofacial, andcardiovascularapplications for adultsand children greaterthan 12 years old andin cardiovascularapplications for childrengreater than 2 monthsof age population inwhich 3D models canbe provided for basedon clinical imaging.
AttributeAxial3D CloudSegmentation Service(Proposed Device)Axial3D CloudSegmentation Service(Predicate Device)Comparison
conjunction with otherdiagnostic tools andexpert clinicaljudgment.
Target PopulateAdult for all indicationschildren 12 to 21 forcardiovascular indicationAdultSimilar
Method of UseUsed in conjunction withother diagnostic tools andexpert clinical judgement.Used in conjunction withother diagnostic tools andexpert clinical judgement.Equivalent
Image ModalityComputed tomograghy(CT),CT Angiography (CTA)Computed tomograghy(CT),CT Angiography (CTA)Equivalent
EnvironmentHospitalHospitalEquivalent
OTC orPrescriptionDevicePrescription UsePrescription UseEquivalent
Level of ConcernModerateModerateEquivalent
V&VComplies with FDAGuidance RequirementComplies with FDAGuidance RequirementEquivalent

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Comparison of Technological Characteristics to the Predicate Device and Reference Device

AttributeAxial3D CloudSegmentationService(Proposed Device)Axial3D Cloud SegmentationService(Predicate Device)Comparison
Method of Usesoftware interfacesoftware interfaceEquivalent
Computer Platform andOperating SystemInternet Explorer 11or equivalentInternet Explorer 11 orequivalentEquivalent

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AttributeAxial3D CloudSegmentationService(Proposed Device)Axial3D Cloud SegmentationService(Predicate Device)Comparison
Supported ModalitiesCT and CTACT and CTAEquivalent
Image registrationYesYesEquivalent
Segmentation FeaturesA combination ofautomated toolswith smart editingtoolsA combination of automatedtools with smart editing toolsEquivalent
View Manipulation andVolume RenderingYesYesEquivalent
Regions and Volumes ofInterest (ROI)● Orthopedic● Maxillofacial● Cardiovascular● Orthopedic● Maxillofacial● CardiovascularEquivalent
Region/volume of interestmeasurements and sizemeasurementsYesYesEquivalent
Region/VolumeQuantificationYesYesEquivalent

Performance Data

Nonclinical testing

Axial3D performed software design verification and validation testing on all three software components of the device and the software documentation for a Moderate Level of Concern software in accordance with the FDA Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices May 11, 2015.

Axial3D has conducted software verification and validation, in accordance with the FDA quidance, General Principles of Software Validation; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, issued on January 11, 2002. All software requirements and risk analysis have been successfully verified and traced.

Axial3D Cloud Seqmentation Service device has been validated for its intended use to determine substantial equivalence to the predicate device. Measurement accuracy and comparisons were performed and confirmed to be within specification of +/- .7mm.

Validation of printing of physical replica models was performed and demonstrated to be accurate when using any of the compatible printers.

Conclusions:

The Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service with its expanded indication for use to include, orthopedic, maxillofacial, and cardiovascular cases in adults and children

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greater than 12 years old is substantially equivalent to the predicate device cleared under K221511.

The technological aspects of the device have not changed from the original 510(k) approval. Validation of the printers and 3D model process has been performed and no safety or efficacy concerns are changed by the expanded indication for use.

§ 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).