K Number
K240036
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2024-09-20

(259 days)

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

PIUR tUS Infinity is a computer-aided detection device intended to assist and support medical professionals in the diagnostic workflow of thyroid and thyroid nodules acquired from FDA-cleared ultrasound systems, including image documentation, analysis, and reporting. The device supports the physician with additional information during image review, including quantification and visualization of sonographic characteristics of thyroid nodules.

PIUR tUS Infinity may be used on any adult patient aged 22 and older, independent of gender, linquistic and cultural background, or health status, unless any of the contraindications apply.

The PIUR tUS Infinity acts as part of the diagnostic chain and must not be used as a sole source for treatment decisions, but as an add-on solution to regular 2D ultrasound imaging.

PIUR tUS Infinity device is not intended for body contact (including skin. mucosal membrane, breached or compromised surfaces, blood path indirect, tissues, bones, dentin, or circulation blood),

Device Description

PIUR tUS Infinity is a computer-aided solution to aid in the diagnostic workflow of thyroid and thyroid nodules, including image documentation, analysis, and reporting. Computer vision and machine learning algorithms are applied to a sequence of ultrasound images of the thyroid that have been acquired by a compatible FDA-cleared ultrasound system. The solution identifies the thyroid lobe and proposes its margins to the user who then can make adjustments to the segmentation and approve the final result. Based on this, a lobe volume is calculated. With additional user input, thyroid nodules can be marked, quantified, and visualized as multiplanar reconstructions or 3D volume renderings. The system provides a user interface for the user to select the five ACR TI-RADS parameters and calculates the ACR TI-RADS level from the user input for each nodule. All proposed results must be verified, adjusted if necessary, and confirmed by the user before they can be added to an automatically generated clinical report.

The Infinity software runs on a stand-alone computer (Infinity Workstation - not part of the medical product) that fulfils the defined minimum requirements. It takes as an input a sequence of ultrasound images that are transmitted from the ultrasound to the Infinity Workstation wirelessly through the Infinity Box. The Infinity Box is a piece of hardware that connects to compatible standard ultrasound systems via digital video output such as HDMI or DVI. It grabs 2D ultrasound images through a video grabber and transfers the images to the Infinity Workstation via Wi-Fi in real-time. In addition, a small Infinity Sensor must be clipped onto the ultrasound transducer using individually designed attachments. An inertial measurement unit (IMU) tracks the orientation of the transducer during the scan and sends this information to the Infinity Workstation via Bluetooth. The Infinity Workstation combines information from the Infinity Box and Sensor to generate tomographic 3D ultrasound volumes on which the abovedescribed image analysis can be performed.

The PIUR tUS Infinity acts as part of the diagnostic chain only and must not be used as a sole source for diagnostic or treatment decisions.

The solution is intended to be used on patients aged 22 and older, independent of gender, linguistic and cultural background, or health status, unless any of the contraindications apply, in a non-sterile environment. The solution is not intended to be used on patients with open wounds or irritated skin or during surgery.

AI/ML Overview

Here's a summary of the acceptance criteria and the study that proves the device meets them, based on the provided text:

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance:

Acceptance CriteriaReported Device Performance
Volume Measurement Non-inferiority against conventional protocol
Standardized (%) absolute inter-observer differencesDemonstrated non-inferiority.
Lin's Concordance Correlation CoefficientDemonstrated non-inferiority.
Mean Squared ErrorDemonstrated non-inferiority.
ACR TI-RADS Classification Non-inferiority against conventional 2D ultrasound
Weighted Cohen's Kappa coefficientDemonstrated non-inferiority.
Individual ACR TI-RADS sub-parameter performance (weighted Cohen's Kappa Coefficients & Limits of Agreement)Performance assessed for total score, composition, echogenicity, shape, margin, and echogenic foci on thyroid nodules.
Electrical safety and EMC testingComplies with IEC 60601-1:2013, IEC 60601-1-2:2014, and IEC 60601-2-37:2016.
Wireless equipment not inducing additional white noise in ultrasound imageWhite-noise test verified no additional white noise band and no degradation of ultrasound image quality.

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

  • ACR TI-RADS Classification Validation: 196 male and female patients.
    • Provenance: US, Europe & Brazil (across multiple ethnicities).
  • Individual ACR TI-RADS sub-parameters: A subset of 102 patients (likely from the 196 patient ACR TI-RADS dataset).
  • Volume Measurement Validation: The text does not explicitly state the number of cases or patients used for volume measurement validation apart from indicating "against conventional protocol."

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

The text states that the ground truth for performance studies is "annotated data sets labeled by medical specialists" and for the predicate device, "the ROI labeled by a panel of specialists." However, the number and specific qualifications (e.g., "radiologist with 10 years of experience") of these experts are not specified in the provided document for either the subject device or the predicate.

4. Adjudication Method:

The adjudication method (e.g., 2+1, 3+1) for establishing ground truth is not specified in the provided document. The text only mentions "annotated data sets labeled by medical specialists."

5. Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study:

A full MRMC comparative effectiveness study where human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance is not explicitly described in the provided text. The performance data focuses on:

  • Standalone validation of volume measurements against a conventional protocol.
  • Standalone validation of ACR TI-RADS classification against conventional 2D ultrasound.

The device is intended to "assist and support medical professionals" and provides "additional information during image review," with "proposed results that must be verified, adjusted if necessary, and confirmed by the user." This implies a human-in-the-loop system, but the study described does not quantify the improvement of human readers specifically with the AI assistance compared to without it.

6. Standalone (Algorithm Only Without Human-in-the-Loop Performance) Study:

Yes, standalone performance was done for several aspects:

  • Volume Measurement Validation: The device's volume measurements were validated against a conventional protocol. While a "conventional protocol" likely involves human action, the evaluation of the device's accuracy in producing "volume measurements" and "Lin's Concordance Correlation Coefficient," "Mean Squared Error" implies a standalone assessment of the algorithm's output.
  • ACR TI-RADS Classification Validation: The PIUR tUS Infinity's ACR TI-RADS classification was assessed for non-inferiority against conventional 2D ultrasound, which suggests a standalone evaluation of the algorithm's classification output.
  • Individual ACR TI-RADS sub-parameters: Performance was assessed for these sub-parameters, again indicating a standalone evaluation of the algorithm's ability to characterize these features.

7. Type of Ground Truth Used:

The ground truth used for performance studies is "annotated data sets labeled by medical specialists." This implies expert consensus or expert-labeled data.

8. Sample Size for the Training Set:

The document does not provide any information regarding the sample size used for the training set for the computer vision and machine learning algorithms.

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

The document does not provide any specific information on how the ground truth for the training set was established. It only generally states that the device uses "computer vision and machine learning algorithms" and that "the ground truth to be established for performance studies of the device are annotated data sets labeled by medical specialists." It does not differentiate between training and test set ground truth establishment methodologies.

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PIUR Imaging GmbH % Jennifer Willner JW Regulatory Consulting LLC 406 Wacouta St, Suite 417, St. Paul MN 55101 USA

Re: K240036

September 20, 2024

Trade/Device Name: PIUR tUS Infinity Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Medical Image Management And Processing System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: QIH Dated: August 22, 2024 Received: August 22, 2024

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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.

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Enclosure

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Indications for Use

Submission Number (if known)

K240036

Device Name

PIUR tUS Infinity

Indications for Use (Describe)

PIUR tUS Infinity is a computer-aided detection device intended to assist and support medical professionals in the diagnostic workflow of thyroid and thyroid nodules acquired from FDA-cleared ultrasound systems, including image documentation, analysis, and reporting. The device supports the physician with additional information during image review, including quantification and visualization of sonographic characteristics of thyroid nodules.

PIUR tUS Infinity may be used on any adult patient aged 22 and older, independent of gender, linquistic and cultural background, or health status, unless any of the contraindications apply.

The PIUR tUS Infinity acts as part of the diagnostic chain and must not be used as a sole source for treatment decisions, but as an add-on solution to regular 2D ultrasound imaging.

PIUR tUS Infinity device is not intended for body contact (including skin. mucosal membrane, breached or compromised surfaces, blood path indirect, tissues, bones, dentin, or circulation blood),

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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510(K) SUMMARY

510(k) Number: K240036

Date Prepared: September 20, 2024

Table 1: Submitter Information

Manufacturer:Manufacturer's Contact Person:
PIUR Imaging GmbHJennifer Willner
Hamburgerstr. 11/Top 7President JW Regulatory Consulting LLC
1050 Vienna AustriaPhone: +1 (612) 240-8904
US FDA ERN: PendingEmail: Jennifer@JWRegulatoryConsulting.com
Trade NamePIUR tUS Infinity
Common NamePIUR tUS Infinity
Classification NamePicture Archiving and Communications System
Regulation21 CFR 892.2050
Product CodeQIH
Regulatory Classification:Class II
Device Panel:Radiology (OHT8)

Table 2: Device Information

The PIUR tUS Infinity is substantially equivalent to the previously cleared predicate AmCAD-UT (Table 3). Neither of these have been subject to a design-related recall.

Table 3: Predicate Devices

Predicate DeviceManufacturerFDA 510(k)
AmCAD-UTAmCad BioMed CorporationK203555

Device Description

PIUR tUS Infinity is a computer-aided solution to aid in the diagnostic workflow of thyroid and thyroid nodules, including image documentation, analysis, and reporting. Computer vision and machine learning algorithms are applied to a sequence of ultrasound images of the thyroid that have been acquired by a compatible FDA-cleared ultrasound system. The solution identifies the thyroid lobe and proposes its margins to the user who then can make adjustments to the segmentation and approve the final result. Based on this, a lobe volume is calculated. With additional user input, thyroid nodules can be marked, quantified, and visualized as multiplanar reconstructions or 3D volume renderings. The system provides a user interface for the user to select the five ACR TI-RADS parameters and calculates the ACR TI-RADS level from the user input for each nodule. All proposed results must be verified, adjusted if necessary, and confirmed by the user before they can be added to an automatically generated clinical report.

The Infinity software runs on a stand-alone computer (Infinity Workstation - not part of the medical product) that fulfils the defined minimum requirements. It takes as an input a sequence of ultrasound images that are transmitted from the ultrasound to the Infinity Workstation

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wirelessly through the Infinity Box. The Infinity Box is a piece of hardware that connects to compatible standard ultrasound systems via digital video output such as HDMI or DVI. It grabs 2D ultrasound images through a video grabber and transfers the images to the Infinity Workstation via Wi-Fi in real-time. In addition, a small Infinity Sensor must be clipped onto the ultrasound transducer using individually designed attachments. An inertial measurement unit (IMU) tracks the orientation of the transducer during the scan and sends this information to the Infinity Workstation via Bluetooth. The Infinity Workstation combines information from the Infinity Box and Sensor to generate tomographic 3D ultrasound volumes on which the abovedescribed image analysis can be performed.

The PIUR tUS Infinity acts as part of the diagnostic chain only and must not be used as a sole source for diagnostic or treatment decisions.

The solution is intended to be used on patients aged 22 and older, independent of gender, linguistic and cultural background, or health status, unless any of the contraindications apply, in a non-sterile environment. The solution is not intended to be used on patients with open wounds or irritated skin or during surgery.

Indications for Use

PIUR tUS Infinity is a computer-aided detection device intended to assist and support medical professionals in the diagnostic workflow of thyroid and thyroid nodules acquired from FDAcleared ultrasound systems, including image documentation, and reporting. The device supports the physician with additional information during image review, including quantification and visualization of sonographic characteristics of thyroid nodules.

PIUR tUS Infinity may be used on any adult patient aged 22 and older, independent of gender, linguistic and cultural background, or health status, unless any of the contraindications apply.

The PIUR tUS Infinity acts as part of the diagnostic chain and must not be used as a sole source for treatment decisions, but as an add-on solution to regular 2D ultrasound imaging.

PIUR tUS Infinity device is not intended for body contact (including skin, mucosal membrane, breached or compromised surfaces, blood path indirect, tissues, bones, dentin, or circulation blood).

Technological Characteristics

The PIUR tUS Infinity system provides the following functions:

  • . Use of ultrasound image post-processing to aid in the diagnosis of thyroid diseases.
  • . Operates in combination with hardware to generate 3D volumes. The Infinity Sensor is connected to the ultrasound transducer to detect probe movement for spatial 3D information. This use of hardware allows for reduced inter- and intra-observer variability compared to 2D ultrasound.

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  • Provides volumetric information as diagnostic output for the thyroid lobe and nodule as . additional information. This includes nodule volume, which can be important for evaluating nodule growth over time.

Performance Standards

PIUR tUS Infinity has been developed in conformance with the following standards and FDA guidance, as applicable:

  • ISO 13485:2016, Quality management systems Requirements for regulatory purposes ●
  • ISO 14971:2019, Medical devices Application of risk management to medical devices ●
  • IEC 62366-1:2015, Medical devices Part 1: Application of usability engineering to ● medical devices
  • IEC 62304:2015, Medical device software Software lifecycle processes ●
  • IEC 82304-1:2016, Health Software Part 1: General Requirements for Product Safety ●
  • EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 (2019-11) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard for ● radio equipment and services; Part I: common technical requirements; Harmonized standard covering essential requirements of article 3.1b of Directive 2014/53/EU and the essential requirements of article 6 of Directive 2014/30/EU
  • EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4:2020 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum . Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment; Part 17: Specific conditions for Broadband Data Transmission Systems
  • IEC 60601-1:2013 Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General requirements for . basic safety and essential performance
  • . IEC 60601-1-2:2014 – Medical electrical equipment General requirements for basic safety and essential performance. Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances. Requirements and tests
  • IEC 60601-2-37:2016 Medical electrical equipment Part 2-37: Particular requirements . for the basic safety and essential performance of ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment
  • . ISO 15223-1:2021, Medical devices — Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer — Part 1: General requirements
  • IEC 60417:2002, Graphical symbols for use on equipment ●
  • NEMA PS 3.1-3.20:2016, Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) ●
  • Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical ● Devices, September 2023
  • Computer-Assisted Detection Devices Applied to Radiology Images and Radiology . Device Data - Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissions, September 2022

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Performance Data

The PIUR tUS Infinity system complies with DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine), developed by the American College of Radiology and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association - NEMA PS 3.1-3.20.

PIUR Imaging conducted summative usability evaluation, performance validation testing and software verification and validation testing of the PIUR tUS Infinity system. The results of the usability and performance validation testing demonstrated that the PIUR tUS Infinity system provides accurate representation of key processing parameters under a range of clinically relevant parameters associated with the intended use of the software performance, validation and verification testing demonstrated that the PIUR IUS Infinity system met all design requirements and specifications.

To validate the safety and performance of the PIUR tUS Infinity System software and machine learning algorithms, PIUR conducted performance testing that consisted of two major parts:

    1. Volume Measurement Validation
    • a. Demonstrate non-inferiority of volume measurements against conventional protocol using:
      • i. Standardized (%) absolute inter-observer differences
      • ii. Lin's Concordance Correlation Coefficient
      • iii. Mean Squared Error
    1. ACR TI-RADS Classification Validation
    • a. Demonstrate non-inferiority of the PIUR tUS Infinity in ACR TI-RADS classification against conventional 2D ultrasound using Weighted Cohen's Kappa coefficient in 196 male and female patients (US, Europe & Brazil) across multiple ethnicities and using 7 ultrasound models (covering low-end, mid-range, and high-end scanners).
    • b. In addition, PIUR assessed performance for individual ACR TI-RADS subparameters to exclude bias or distortion introduced by 3D reconstruction using a sub-set of 102 patients. Weighted Cohen's Kappa Coefficients and Limits of Agreement for ultrasound categories (total score, composition, echogenicity, shape, margin and echogenic foci) were assessed on thyroid nodules.

Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on the PIUR Infinity. The testing complies with the applicable sections of IEC 60601-1:2013, Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance. IEC 60601-1-2:2014, Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-2: General requirements for the basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests, and IEC 60601-2-37:2016, Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-37: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment. An additional white-noise test verified that the use of the wireless PIUR tUS Infinity equipment does not induce any additional white noise band in the ultrasound image, and

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therefore, does not degrade the quality of ultrasound images

Together with software verification and validation, safety and performance testing demonstrated that PIUR tUS Infinity system satisfies all design requirements and device specifications and is substantially equivalent to the Predicate Device.

Substantial Equivalence

In comparison with the Predicate AmCAD device (K203555), the PIUR tUS Infinity device has the same intended use / indications, technological characteristics and principles of operation as described in the comparison table below.

DescriptionSubject DevicePredicate Device (K203555)
Product NamePIUR tUS InfinityAmCAD-UT
ManufacturerPIUR Imaging GmbHAmCad BioMed Corporation
Product Code /RegulationQIH / 21CFR 892.2050QIH / 21CFR 892.2050
Indications forUsePIUR tUS Infinity is a computer-aideddetection device intended to assist andsupport the medical professionals in thediagnostic workflow of thyroid andthyroid nodules acquired from FDA-cleared ultrasound systems, includingimage documentation, analysis, andreporting. The device supports thephysician with additional informationduring image review, includingquantification and visualization ofsonographic characteristics of thyroidnodules.PIUR tUS Infinity may be used on anyadult patient aged 22 and older,independent of gender, linguistic andcultural background, or health status,unless any of the contraindicationsapply.PIUR tUS Infinity device is notintended for body contact (includingskin, mucosal membrane, breached orcompromised surfaces, blood pathindirect, tissues, bones, dentin, orcirculation blood).AmCAD-UT is a Windows-basedcomputer-aided detection (CADe)device intended to assist the medicalprofessionals in analyzing thyroidultrasound images, acquired fromFDA-cleared ultrasound systems.The region of interest (ROI) of auser-selected thyroid nodule isdefined by users or suggested by anAl contouring algorithm. After theinitial review of the ultrasoundimages by the physicians, the devicefurther provides detailed informationwith quantification and visualizationof sonographic characteristics ofthyroid nodules. The device isintended for use on ultrasoundimages of discrete thyroid noduleslarger than Icm, for which a biopsyrecommendation is required.
DescriptionSubject DevicePredicate Device (K203555)
FunctionalCapability ofImage ProcessingThe device performs 2D to 3Dreconstruction to generate volumetricdata of a thyroid. User-selectedcomputer vision and machine learningalgorithm suggested volumes of thyroidlobe and nodules are visualized to beconfirmed by user. The system providesa user interface for the user to manuallyselect sonographic characteristics ofeach nodule (hyperechoic foci,echogenicity, texture, margin,orientation and anechoic areas) fromwhich an ACR TI-RADS score will becomputed.AmCAD-UT analyzes the user-defined or AI-suggested regions ofinterest (ROI) of a user-selectedthyroid nodule for detection andquantification of sonographiccharacteristics (hyperechoic foci,echogenicity, texture, margin,orientation and anechoic areas). Thedevice further provides detailedinformation with visualization ofsonographic characteristics ofthyroid nodules.
ReadingParadigmDevice provides quantification andvisualization of sonographiccharacteristics based on 3D volumetricdata. Results provide proposals to bereviewed and confirmed by physicians.AmCAD-UT is to providequantification and visualization ofsonographic characteristics afterphysicians' initial review of theimages.
Output Generatedby the CADDeviceThe device can export volumetric data,annotated screenshots and reports.Report can contain both sides of thepatient and includes all relevantdiagnostic information.The image can be annotated with thedetected sonographic characteristicsand be recorded by the device. Thesoftware also automaticallygenerates reports given the userpreference inputs in the analysisprocess.
Type of Film to beProcessed by theCAD DeviceDigital ultrasound videoclip (cineloop)Digital ultrasound image
Software DesignBased on computer vision, machinelearning, pattern recognition andquantification method.Based on AI, Statistical PatternRecognition and Quantificationmethod
Ground TruthEstablishmentThe ground truth to be established forperformance studies of the device areannotated data sets labeled by medicalspecialists.The ground truth to be establishedfor performance studies of the deviceis the ROI labeled by a panel ofspecialists.
PlatformWindows-basedSame
Operating SystemStandard PC or review stationSame
ClinicalApplicationThyroid LesionsThyroid cancers
Image TypeUltrasound volume imageUltrasound Image
DescriptionSubject DevicePredicate Device (K203555)
Image FormatDICOM format:Secondary Capture Image Storage -1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.1.7Multi-frame Grayscale Byte SecondaryCapture Image Storage -1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.1.7.2Multi-frame True Color SecondaryCapture Image Storage -1.2.840.10008.5.1.4.1.1.7.4Refer to: DICOM-ConformanceStatement-PIUR tUS InfinityDICOM3.0, Bitmap, JPEG
ROIQuantificationYesYes
AutomaticallyGeneratingReportYesSame
PerformanceTesting Data toSupport SEDeterminationResults from standalone performancetesting of machine learning algorithmsuggested ROIs of user-selectednodulesResults from standalone performancetesting of AI suggested ROI's ofuser-selected nodules
DeviceComponentsInfinity BoxInfinity SensorInfinity SoftwareN/A - Predicate is a software onlydevice (SaMD)
DICOMComplianceYesSame
Data AcquisitionAcquires medical image data fromDICOM compliant Ultrasound imagingdevicesSame
Data / ImageTypesUltrasound image via DICOM formatSame

Table 4: Substantial Equivalence Comparison Table

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Conclusions

The PIUR tUS Infinity system performs as intended and presents no unacceptable risks to the intended patient population. The performance testing supports the safety of the device and demonstrate that the PIUR tUS Infinity system performs as intended in the specified use conditions. The PIUR tUS Infinity system is substantially equivalent in intended use, technological characteristics, safety, and performance characteristics to the legally marketed Predicate AmCAD-UT Device (K203555).

§ 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).