(263 days)
Yes
The document explicitly mentions the "DELTA algorithm" and compares its performance to "FBP" (Filtered Back Projection), a traditional reconstruction method. The performance studies highlight improvements in image quality metrics (noise, LCD, spatial resolution) and the ability to maintain image quality at lower doses when using DELTA. While the document doesn't explicitly state "AI" or "ML" in the description of DELTA, the context of a novel reconstruction algorithm showing performance improvements over a traditional method, coupled with the "Mentions AI, DNN, or ML: Yes" flag, strongly suggests the use of AI/ML in the image reconstruction process.
No.
The document states that the device is an X-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body for diagnostic purposes, not for treating any medical condition.
Yes
Explanation: The device is described as a "computed tomography X-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data... and indicated for the whole body, including head, neck, cardiac and vascular." These produced images are used by medical professionals to diagnose various conditions, classifying it as a diagnostic device. The "Summary of Performance Studies" also mentions that "Clinical evaluation showed DELTA images satisfy diagnosis requirements," further supporting its diagnostic purpose.
No
The device description explicitly lists hardware components such as a CT scan gantry, patient table, operating console, power supply cabinet, vital signal monitoring gated control unit, and 3D camera, in addition to system software. This indicates it is a hardware system with integrated software, not a software-only medical device.
Based on the provided information, the uCT 550 is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use: The intended use clearly states that the device is a computed tomography X-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body. This is an in vivo diagnostic imaging modality, meaning it is used to examine the inside of a living body.
- Device Description: The description details the components of a CT scanner, which is an imaging device used on patients.
- Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of the device being used to examine specimens (like blood, urine, tissue) outside of the body, which is the defining characteristic of an IVD.
Therefore, the uCT 550 is a medical imaging device used for in vivo diagnosis, not an in vitro diagnostic device.
No
The letter explicitly states 'Control Plan Authorized (PCCP) and relevant text: Not Found', indicating no PCCP approval or clearance.
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The uCT 550 is a computed tomography X-ray system intended to produce crosssectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes and indicated for the whole body, including head, neck, cardiac and vascular.
Product codes
JAK
Device Description
The Computed Tomography X-ray system, uCT 550, is intended to produce crosssectional images of the patient by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These images may be obtained either with or without contrast. The proposed device consists of CT scan gantry (including high voltage generator, X-ray tube, collimator and detectors), patient table, operating console (including console PC, monitor and Control Box), power supply cabinet (PSC), vital signal monitoring gated control unit (VSM), 3D camera, system software, and accessories.
Mentions image processing
Yes
Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
Yes
Input Imaging Modality
Not Found
Anatomical Site
whole body, including head, neck, cardiac and vascular.
Indicated Patient Age Range
adults (in context of DELTA)
Intended User / Care Setting
Not Found
Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
Not Found
Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
The clinical dataset comprised of different body parts, including head, chest, abdomen with disease and non-disease, gathering from different scanning doses and a wide range of population. Then, the clinical dataset was reconstructed by DELTA and FBP separately.
There were 44 datasets in total.
The validation dataset includes 14 cases:
- 5 cases for abdomen.
- 4 cases for chest.
- 5 cases for head.
All cases were scanned at a normal dose using FBP and simulated low-dose DELTA images.
The test dataset includes 30 cases with 10 cases for each body part-abdomen, chest, head-scanned at various doses and reconstructed using FBP and DELTA.
Validation data and Testing Data are completely independent. The distribution of validation and test data was shown below:
| Body Part | Number | Age | Sex | Dose Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 15 | 19-79 | 8 male / 7 female | ≥70%: 13, 30%-70%: 2, ≤30%: 0 |
| Chest | 14 | 29-78 | 9 male / 5 female | ≥70%: 2, 30%-70%: 4, ≤30%: 8 |
| Abdomen | 15 | 29-87 | 9 male / 6 female | ≥70%: 3, 30%-70%: 12, ≤30%: 0 |
Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
The performance testing for DELTA (Deep Recon) algorithm was based on Bench Testing and the Clinical Evaluation.
8.1 Bench Testing
The bench testing has been performed to quantitatively evaluate the image quality with DELTA compared to FBP.
8.1.1 Bench Test
The bench test includes different phantom tests, all phantom tests were based on 512*512 matrix sizes:
- General IO Performance testing of metrics identified in IEC 61223-3-5 to study overall performance in a standardized and referenceable manner. General IO tests include CT HU number test and thickness section test based on water phantom and Catphan 700 phantom.
- A low contrast detectability (LCD) test was performed to evaluate the LCD enhancement, dose reduction and noise reduction on MITA CCT189 and MITA CCT191 phantom.
- A high contrast spatial resolution test was performed under the guidance of IEC 61223-3-5 to evaluate the improvement of high contrast spatial resolution compared with FBP.
8.1.2 Study pass criteria
- DELTA should pass the General IQ test according to IEC 61223-3-5.
- Compared with FBP, DELTA should have better LCD and noise under same scanning dose, and DELTA can reduce scanning dose keep similar LCD compared with FBP.
- Compared with FBP, DELTA should have better high contrast spatial resolution.
8.1.3 Bench Testing Results and conclusion
- DELTA passed the basic general IQ test which satisfied the requirement of IEC 61223-3-5.
- DELTA showed better LCD and noise compared with FBP at same scanning dose and can reduce scanning dose compared with FBP at same LCD.
- DELTA showed better spatial resolution compared with FBP at same scanning dose.
In summary, the bench testing result shows that DELTA had better image noise, LCD and spatial resolution at same scanning dose compared with FBP, and DELTA can keep the image quality (LCD) under lower scanning dose compared with FBP under the above conditions/using the MITA phantom.
8.2 Clinical Evaluation
8.2.1 Clinical Evaluation Method
The proposed device was evaluated through a reader study using a sample clinical dataset. The image quality was scored by different board-certified U.S. radiologists to perform a five-point scale evaluation of both image sets on three image quality aspects: noise, image structure fidelity and overall image quality.
8.2.3 Clinical Acceptance Criteria
- The mean score of simulated low dose DELTA image is equal or higher than the mean score of normal dose FBP.
- The mean score of DELTA is better than the mean score of FBP under same dose.
- DELTA image should satisfy diagnosis requirements.
8.2.4 Clinical Evaluation Results and Conclusion
In general, DELTA images satisfy diagnosis requirements. All study results show that the acceptance criteria were met and that dose reductions in the clinic with DELTA should be under the supervision of a clinical medical physicist.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
Not Found
Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
Not Found
§ 892.1750 Computed tomography x-ray system.
(a)
Identification. A computed tomography x-ray system is a diagnostic x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.(b)
Classification. Class II.
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January 14, 2025
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. % Xin Gao Regulatory Affairs Manager No. 2258 Chengbei Rd. Jiading District Shanghai, 201807 CHINA
Re: K241166
Trade/Device Name: uCT 550 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulation Name: Computed tomography x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JAK Dated: December 20, 2024 Received: December 20, 2024
Dear Xin Gao:
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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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).
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 QS 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).
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All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advicecomprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.
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.
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Sincerely,
Lu Jiang
Lu Jiang, Ph.D. Assistant Director Diagnostic X-ray Systems 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
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
Submission Number (if known)
Device Name
uCT 550
| Indications for Use (Describe) |
|---|
| -------------------------------- |
The uCT 550 is a computed tomography X-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes and indicated for the whole body, including head, neck, cardiac and vascular.
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
1. Date of Preparation
January 15, 2025
2. Sponsor Identification
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co. Ltd.
No.2258 Chengbei Rd. Jiading District, 201807, Shanghai, China
Contact Person: Xin GAO Position: Regulatory Affair Manager Tel: +86-021-67076888-5386 Fax: +86-021-67076889 Email: xin.gao@united-imaging.com
3. Identification of Proposed Device
Trade Name: uCT 550 Model(s): uCT 550 Regulation Name: Computed Tomography X-ray System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JAK Review Panel: Radiology
4. Identification of Predicate/Reference Device
Predicate Device Device Name: uCT 530, uCT 550 510(k) Number: K200016 Regulation Name: Computed Tomography X-ray System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulatory Class: II
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Product Code: JAK Review Panel: Radiology
Reference device:
Device Name: uCT 760 with uWS-CT-Dual Energy Analysis, uCT 780 with uWS-CT-Dual Energy Analysis 510(k) Number: K230162 Regulation Name: Computed Tomography X-ray System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JAK Review Panel: Radiology
5. Device Description:
The Computed Tomography X-ray system, uCT 550, is intended to produce crosssectional images of the patient by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These images may be obtained either with or without contrast. The proposed device consists of CT scan gantry (including high voltage generator, X-ray tube, collimator and detectors), patient table, operating console (including console PC, monitor and Control Box), power supply cabinet (PSC), vital signal monitoring gated control unit (VSM), 3D camera, system software, and accessories.
Compared with K200016, the proposed device was added more application features which were discussed in Chapter 7.
6. Indications for Use
The uCT 550 is a computed tomography X-ray system intended to produce crosssectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes and indicated for the whole body, including head, neck, cardiac and vascular.
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7. Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
Tables below provide comparisons of the technological characteristics between the proposed device and the reference device:
| ITEM | Proposed Device | Predicate Device (K200016) | Reference Device #1
(K230162) | Discussion of
Differences |
|------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | uCT 550 | uCT 530, uCT 550 | uCT 760 with uWS-
CT-Dual Energy
Analysis,
uCT 780 with uWS-
CT-Dual Energy
Analysis | |
| Gantry | Rotation speed: up to 0.5s/rotation; 70cm bore | Rotation speed: up to 0.5s/rotation; 70cm bore | -- | Same |
| Detector | 22mm Detector Material: Solid-state GOS 40 rows, 864 channels/row Size of detector element in Z-plane: 0.55mm | 22mm Detector Material: Solid-state GOS 40 rows, 864 channels/row Size of detector element in Z-plane: 0.55mm | -- | Same |
| | | | | |
| X-ray Tube | 70, 80, 100, 120, 140 kV
• mA range: 10 mA-420 mA
• Anode heat capacity: 5.3MHU
• Maximum anode heat dissipation:
9.6kW(815kHU/min)
• Focal spot size:
0.5mm × 1.0mm
1.0mm × 1.0mm | • 70, 80, 100, 120, 140 kV
• mA range: 10 mA-420 mA
• Anode heat capacity: 5.3MHU
• Maximum anode heat dissipation:
9.6kW(815kHU/min)
• Focal spot size:
0.5mm × 1.0mm
1.0mm × 1.0mm | -- | Same |
| High Voltage Generator | • 50kW Power
• 70, 80, 100, 120, 140 kV | • 50kW Power
• 70, 80, 100, 120, 140 kV | -- | Same |
| Patient Table | • Maximum load capacity
205kg | • Maximum load capacity
205kg | -- | Same |
| Maximum Slices
Generated per Rotation | 80 for uCT 550 | 40 for uCT 530
80 for uCT 550 | -- | Same |
| Reconstruction Field of
View | 40-500mm
40-700mm with extended FOV | 40-500mm
40-600mm with extended FOV | -- | Substantially
Equivalent,
The difference will
not raise safety and
effectiveness
concerns. |
| Application Features | | | | |
| KARL 3D | Yes | Yes | -- | Same |
| | | | | |
| Metal Artifact Correction
(MAC) | Yes | Yes | -- | Same |
| Auto ALARA mA | Yes | -- | Yes | Same |
| Auto ALARA kVp | Yes | -- | Yes | Same |
| Organ-Based Auto
ALARA mA | Yes | -- | Yes | Same |
| DELTA (Deep Recon) | Yes | -- | Yes | Substantial
Equivalent
Note 1 |
| | It is an AI-based deep learning
algorithm to effectively reduce
image noise, enhance high-contrast
spatial resolution, improve low-
contrast detectability, and
correspondingly decrease the dose
required for diagnostic CT images. | | | |
| CardioXphase | Yes | -- | Yes | Same |
| Online MPR | Yes | -- | Yes | Same |
| EasyRange | Yes | -- | Yes | Substantial
Equivalent
Note 2 |
| | It is an AI-based deep learning
algorithm to automatically
recommend the scan range. | | | |
| uAI Vision | Yes | -- | Yes | Same |
| Motion Freeze | Yes | -- | -- | Substantial
Equivalent
Note 3 |
| | It is an AI-based deep learning algorithm to reduce the artifacts caused by head motion. | | | |
| Injector Linkage | Yes | -- | Yes | Same |
| CT-guided Intervention | Yes | -- | Yes | Same |
| Low Dose CT Lung
Cancer Screening
Protocol (LDCTLCS) | Yes | -- | Yes | Same |
| Remote Assistance | Yes | -- | Yes | Same |
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• • Note 1:
Compared with DELTA (Deep Recon) algorithm cleared by K230162, detailed discussion about the difference are as follows:
| | Proposed device
uCT 550 | Reference device
uCT 760/780 with uWS-CT-
Dual Energy Analysis
(K230162) | Discussion |
|-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Technology | AI-based deep learning algorithm | AI-based deep learning algorithm | Same |
| Applicable Body Parts | Head, chest, abdomen and vascular
CT applications for adults | Head, chest, abdomen, cardiac
and vascular CT applications for
adults | The proposed device does not support
cardiac. This difference will not introduce
safety and effectiveness issues. |
| User Interface | 5 noise reduction levels | 4 noise reduction levels | Increased noise reduction. This difference
will not introduce safety and effectiveness
issues. |
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| Dataset Size | The dataset was increased to 127
cases compared with the original
dataset. | Original Dataset | Dataset was increased to improve algorithm
robustness. This difference will not
introduce safety and effectiveness issues. |
|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Clinical workflow | Select recon type, strength (noise
index level) | Select recon type and strength
(noise index level) | Same |
| Bench test | Bench test for dose reduction,
LCD, noise reduction and spatial
resolution improving test. Basic IQ
performance test including HU
value on water phantom, thickness
section test. | Bench test for dose reduction,
LCD, noise reduction and spatial
resolution improving test. Basic
IQ performance test including HU
value on water phantom,
thickness section test. | Same |
| Conclusion | DELTA supplies diagnostic image
quality at lower dose in the low
dose simulation validation and
equivalent or better image quality
compared with FBP in the
evaluation of clinical cases covering a
variety of dose level. | DELTA is able to generate CT
images with lower image noise
and improved low contrast
detectability, also reduce the dose
required for diagnostic CT
imaging. | Substantially Equivalent
The function of DELTA has been
optimized in the uCT 550. The difference
will not raise new safety and effectiveness
concerns. |
• Note 2:
EasyRange was optimized in this submission, adding supported body parts. The difference will not raise new safety and effectiveness concerns.
- Note 3:
Motion Freeze is an image reconstruction which is intended to correct patient head motion. The difference will not raise new safety and effectiveness concerns.
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8. Performance Data
The performance testing for DELTA (Deep Recon) algorithm was based on Bench Testing and the Clinical Evaluation.
8.1 Bench Testing
The bench testing has been performed to quantitatively evaluate the image quality with DELTA compared to FBP. The proposed device image quality (IQ) with DELTA was tested by the following evaluation methods.
8.1.1 Bench Test
The bench test includes different phantom tests, all phantom tests were based on 512*512 matrix sizes:
- General IO Performance testing of metrics identified in IEC 61223-3-5 to study . overall performance in a standardized and referenceable manner. General IO tests include CT HU number test and thickness section test based on water phantom and Catphan 700 phantom.
- A low contrast detectability (LCD) test was performed to evaluate the LCD ● enhancement, dose reduction and noise reduction on MITA CCT189 and MITA CCT191 phantom.
- A high contrast spatial resolution test was performed under the guidance of IEC ● 61223-3-5 to evaluate the improvement of high contrast spatial resolution compared with FBP.
8.1.2 Study pass criteria
- DELTA should pass the General IQ test according to IEC 61223-3-5.
- Compared with FBP, DELTA should have better LCD and noise under same ● scanning dose, and DELTA can reduce scanning dose keep similar LCD compared with FBP.
- . Compared with FBP, DELTA should have better high contrast spatial resolution.
8.1.3 Bench Testing Results and conclusion
- DELTA passed the basic general IQ test which satisfied the requirement of IEC ● 61223-3-5.
- DELTA showed better LCD and noise compared with FBP at same scanning ● dose and can reduce scanning dose compared with FBP at same LCD.
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- DELTA showed better spatial resolution compared with FBP at same scanning ● dose.
In summary, the bench testing result shows that DELTA had better image noise, LCD and spatial resolution at same scanning dose compared with FBP, and DELTA can keep the image quality (LCD) under lower scanning dose compared with FBP under the above conditions/using the MITA phantom.
8.2 Clinical Evaluation
8.2.1 Clinical Evaluation Method
The proposed device was evaluated through a reader study using a sample clinical dataset. The image quality was scored by different board-certified U.S. radiologists to perform a five-point scale evaluation of both image sets on three image quality aspects: noise, image structure fidelity and overall image quality.
8.2.2 Testing Data Information
The clinical dataset comprised of different body parts, including head, chest, abdomen with disease and non-disease, gathering from different scanning doses and a wide range of population. Then, the clinical dataset was reconstructed by DELTA and FBP separately.
There were 44 datasets in total.
- The validation dataset includes 14 cases: ●
- -5 cases for abdomen.
- -4 cases for chest.
- -5 cases for head.
All cases were scanned at a normal dose using FBP and simulated low-dose DELTA images.
- The test dataset includes 30 cases with 10 cases for each body part-abdomen, . chest, head-scanned at various doses and reconstructed using FBP and DELTA.
Validation data and Testing Data are completely independent. The distribution of validation and test data was shown below:
| Body Part | Number | Age | Sex | Dose Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 15 | 19-79 | 8 male | |
| 7 female | ≥70%: 13 | |||
| 30%-70%: 2 | ||||
| ≤30%: 0 | ||||
| Chest | 14 | 29-78 | 9 male | |
| 5 female | ≥70%: 2 | |||
| 30%-70%: 4 | ||||
| ≤30%: 8 |
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| Abdomen | 15 | 29-87 | 9 male
6 female | ≥70%:
30%-70%
≤30% | 3
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8.2.3 Clinical Acceptance Criteria
- The mean score of simulated low dose DELTA image is equal or higher than the ● mean score of normal dose FBP.
- The mean score of DELTA is better than the mean score of FBP under same ● dose.
- . DELTA image should satisfy diagnosis requirements.
8.2.4 Clinical Evaluation Results and Conclusion
In general, DELTA images satisfy diagnosis requirements. All study results show that the acceptance criteria were met and that dose reductions in the clinic with DELTA should be under the supervision of a clinical medical physicist.
8.3 Declaration of Conformity
UNITED IMAGING HEALTHCARE claims conformance to the following standards and guidance:
Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
- A ANSI AAMI ES60601-1:2005+A1:2012+A2:2021, Medical electric for basic safety and essential performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, MOD) [Including Amendment 2 (2021)].
- A ANSI AAMI IEC 60601-1-2:2014 [Including AMD 1:2021] Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances -Requirements and tests [Including Amendment 1 (2021)]
- A IEC 60601-1-3: 2008+AMD1:2013+A2:2021, Edition 2.2, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-3: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Radiation protection in diagnostic X-ray equipment.
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- IEC 60601-2-44 Edition 3.2: 2016 Medical electrical equipment Part 2-44: A Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of x-ray equipment for computed tomography
- IEC 60825-1: 2014, Edition 3.0, Safety of laser products Part 1: Equipment A classification and requirements.
- IEC 60601-1-6:2010+A1:2013+A2:2020, Edition 3.2, Medical electrical A equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability.
- NEMA XR 25-2019, Computed Tomography Dose Check A
- A NEMA XR 28-2018, Supplemental Requirements For User Information And System Function Related To Dose In CT
- A NEMA XR 29-2013, Standard Attributes on CT Equipment Related to Dose Optimization and Management
- A IEC 61223-3-5:2019 Evaluation and routine testing in medical imaging departments - Part 3-5: Acceptance and constancy tests - Imaging performance of computed tomography X-ray equipment
Software
- A NEMA PS 3.1-3.20(2016): Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM)
- A Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices
- A Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices
Biocompatibility
- A ISO 10993-5: 2009, Edition 3.0, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity.
- A ISO 10993-10: 2010, Edition 3.0, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization.
- A ISO 10993-1:2018 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation
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and testing within a risk management process
Other Standards and Guidance
- A ISO 14971: 2019, Edition 3.0, Medical Devices - Application of risk management to medical devices
- A Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Part 820 - Quality System Regulation
- A Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Subchapter J - Radiological Health
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Provision for Alternate Measure of the Computed Tomography Dose Index (CTDI) to Assure Compliance with the Dose Information Requirements of the Federal Performance Standard for Computed Tomography
Summary
The features described in this premarket submission are supported with the results of the testing mentioned above, the proposed device was found to have a safety and effectiveness profile that is similar to the predicate device.
9. Conclusions
Based on the comparison and analysis above, the proposed device has the same intended use, similar performance, safety equivalence, and effectiveness as the predicate device. The differences above between the proposed device and predicate device do not affect the intended use, technology characteristics, safety, and effectiveness. No issues are raised regarding the safety and effectiveness. The proposed device is determined to be Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device.