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The AiORTA - Plan tool is an image analysis software tool for volumetric assessment. It provides volumetric visualization and measurements based on 3D reconstruction computed from cardiovascular CTA scans. The software device is intended to provide adjunct information to a licensed healthcare practitioner (HCP) in addition to clinical data and other inputs, as a measurement tool used in assessment of aortic aneurysm, pre-operative evaluation, planning and sizing for cardiovascular intervention and surgery, and for post-operative evaluation in patients 22 years old and older.
The device is not intended to provide stand-alone diagnosis or suggest an immediate course of action in treatment or patient management.
AiORTA - Plan is a cloud-based software tool used to make and review geometric measurements of cardiovascular structures, specifically abdominal aortic aneurysms. The software uses CT scan data as input to make measurements from 2D and 3D mesh based images. Software outputs are intended to be used as a measurement tool used in assessment of aortic aneurysm, pre-operative evaluation, planning and sizing for cardiovascular intervention and surgery, and for post-operative evaluation.
The AiORTA - Plan software consists of two components, the Analysis Pipeline and Web Application.
The Analysis Pipeline is the data processing engine that produces measurements of the abdominal aorta based on the input DICOM images. It consists of multiple modules that are operated by a trained Analyst to preprocess the DICOM images, compute geometric parameters (e.g., centerlines, diameters, lengths, volumes), and upload the results to the Web App for clinician review. The Analyst plays a role in ensuring the quality of the outputs. However, the end user (licensed healthcare practitioner) is ultimately responsible for the accuracy of the segmentations, the resulting measurements, and any clinical decisions based on these outputs.
The workflow of the Analysis Pipeline can be described in the following steps:
- Input: the Analysis Pipeline receives a CTA scan as input.
- Segmentation: an AI-powered auto-masking algorithm performs segmentation of the aortic lumen, wall, and key anatomical landmarks, including the superior mesenteric, celiac, and renal arteries. A trained Analyst performs quality control of the segmentations, making any necessary revisions to ensure accurate outputs.
- 3D conversion: the segmentations are converted into 3D mesh representations.
- Measurement computation: from the 3D representations, the aortic centerline and geometric measurements, such as diameters, lengths, and volumes, are computed.
- Follow-up study analysis: for patients with multiple studies, the system can detect and display changes in aortic geometry between studies.
- Report generation: a report is generated containing key measurements and a 3D Anatomy Map providing multiple views of the abdominal aorta and its landmarks.
- Web application integration: the outputs, including the segmented CT masks, 3D visualizations, and reports, are uploaded to the Web App for interactive review and analysis.
The Web Application (Web App) is the front end and user facing component of the system. It is a cloud-based user interface offered to the qualified clinician to first upload de-identified cardiovascular CTA scans in DICOM format, along with relevant demographic and medical information about the patient and current study. The uploaded data is processed asynchronously by the Analysis Pipeline. Once processing is complete, the Web App then enables clinicians to interactively review and analyze the resulting outputs.
Main features of the Web App include:
- Segmentation review and correction: Clinicians can review the resulting segmentations from the Analysis Pipeline segmentations by viewing the CT slices alongside the segmentation masks. Segmentations can be revised using tools such as a brush or pixel eraser, with adjustable brush size, to select or remove pixels as needed. When clinicians revise segmentations, they can request asynchronous re-analysis by the Analysis Pipeline, which generates updated measurements and a 3D Anatomy Map of the aorta based on the revised segmentations.
- 3D visualization: The aorta and key anatomical landmarks can be examined in full rotational views using the 3D Anatomy Map.
- Measurement tools: Clinicians can perform measurements directly on the 3D Anatomy Map of the abdominal aorta and have access to a variety of measurement tools, including:
- Centerline distance, which measures the distance (in mm) between two user-selected planes along the aortic centerline.
- Diameter range, which measures the minimum and maximum diameters (in mm) within the region of interest between two user-selected planes along the aortic centerline.
- Local diameter, which measures the diameter (in mm) at the user-selected plane along the aortic centerline.
- Volume, which measures the volume (in mL) between two user-selected planes along the aortic centerline.
- Calipers, which allow additional linear measurements (in mm) at user-selected points.
- Screenshots: Clinicians can capture images of the 3D visualizations of the aorta or the segmentations displayed on the CT slices.
- Longitudinal analysis: For patients with multiple studies, the Web App allows side-by-side review of studies. Clinicians have access to the same measurement and visualization tools available in single-study review, enabling comparison between studies.
- Reporting: Clinicians can generate and download reports containing either the default key measurements computed by the Analysis Pipeline or custom measurements and screenshots captured during review.
Here's a breakdown of the acceptance criteria and the study details for the AiORTA - Plan device, based on the provided FDA 510(k) clearance letter:
Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance
| Metric/Measurement Type | Acceptance Criteria | Reported Device Performance |
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| Auto-segmentation Masks (prior to analyst correction) | ||
| Dice coefficient (Aortic wall) | ≥ 80% | 89% (Overall Mean) |
| Dice coefficient (Aortic lumen) | ≥ 80% | 89% (Overall Mean) |
| Landmark identification (Celiac artery proximal position) | Within 5mm of ground truth | Mean distance 2.47mm |
| Landmark identification (Renal arteries distal position) | Within 5mm of ground truth | Mean distance 3.51mm |
| Diameters and Lengths (after Analyst review and correction) | ||
| Length (Mean absolute error) | ≤ 6.0mm | |
| Renal artery to aortic bifurcation length | N/A | 5.3 mm (Mean absolute error) |
| Renal artery to left iliac bifurcation length | N/A | 7.0mm (Mean absolute error) |
| Renal artery to right iliac bifurcation length | N/A | 6.6mm (Mean absolute error) |
| Diameter (Mean absolute error) | ≤ 2.3mm | |
| Aortic wall max diameter | N/A | 2.0 mm (Mean absolute error) |
| Aortic wall at renal artery diameter | N/A | 2.1 mm (Mean absolute error) |
| Aortic wall at left iliac bifurcation diameter | N/A | 1.9mm (Mean absolute error) |
| Aortic wall at right iliac bifurcation diameter | N/A | 2.5 mm (Mean absolute error) |
| Volumes (using analyst revised segmentations) | ||
| Volume (Mean absolute error) | ≤ 1.8 mL | |
| Volume of the Wall | N/A | 0.00242 mL (Mean absolute error) |
| Volume of the Lumen | N/A | 0.00257 mL (Mean absolute error) |
Explanation for Lengths and Diameters that did not meet initial criteria:
For the following measurements which did not meet the initial acceptance criteria:
- Length: renal to left iliac bifurcation (7.0mm vs ≤ 6.0mm)
- Length: renal to right iliac bifurcation (6.6mm vs ≤ 6.0mm)
- Diameter: wall right iliac (2.5mm vs ≤ 2.3mm)
A Mean Pairwise Absolute Difference (MPAD) comparison was performed. The device-expert MPAD was smaller than the expert-expert MPAD in all three cases, indicating that the device's measurements were more consistent with experts than the experts were with each other.
| Measurement | Expert-expert MPAD | Device-expert MPAD |
|---|---|---|
| Length: renal to left iliac bifurcation | 7.1mm | 6.9mm |
| Length: renal to right iliac bifurcation | 10.4mm | 9.6mm |
| Diameter: wall right iliac | 2.7mm | 2.5mm |
Study Details for Device Performance Evaluation:
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Sample size used for the test set and the data provenance:
- Auto-segmentation masks and Landmark Identification: The document does not explicitly state the sample size for this specific test, but it mentions using "clinical data, including aortic aneurysm cases from both US and Canadian clinical centers."
- Diameters and Lengths: The document does not explicitly state the sample size for this specific test, but it mentions using "clinical data, including aortic aneurysm cases from both US and Canadian clinical centers."
- Volumes: 40 CT scans. The data provenance is "clinical data, including aortic aneurysm cases from both US and Canadian clinical centers." The studies were retrospective, as they involved existing clinical data.
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Number of experts used to establish the ground truth for the test set and the qualifications of those experts:
- Auto-segmentation masks and Landmark Identification: 3 US-based board-certified Radiologists.
- Diameters and Lengths: 3 US-based board-certified Radiologists.
- Volumes: The ground truth for volumes was established using a reference device (Simpleware ScanIP Medical), not directly by human experts, although the input segmentations for both the device and the reference device were analyst-revised.
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Adjudication method for the test set:
- Auto-segmentation masks and Landmark Identification: Ground truth was "annotations approved by 3 US-based board-certified Radiologists." This implies consensus or a primary reader with adjudication, but the exact method (e.g., 2+1, 3+1) is not specified.
- Diameters and Lengths: Ground truth was "annotations from 3 US-based board-certified Radiologists." Similar to above, the specific consensus method is not detailed.
- Volumes: Ground truth was established by a reference device, Simpleware ScanIP Medical.
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If a multi reader multi case (MRMC) comparative effectiveness study was done, If so, what was the effect size of how much human readers improve with AI vs without AI assistance:
- No MRMC comparative effectiveness study was explicitly mentioned in the provided text. The testing focused on the standalone performance of the AI-powered components and the consistency of the device's measurements with expert annotations, not on human reader improvement with AI assistance.
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If a standalone (i.e., algorithm only without human-in-the loop performance) was done:
- Yes, a standalone performance evaluation of the auto-masking algorithm (prior to analyst correction) was performed for auto-segmentation masks and landmark identification. The results demonstrated the performance of the auto-masking algorithm "independently of human intervention."
- However, for diameters and lengths, the measurements were "based on segmentations that underwent Analyst review and correction, ensuring that the verification reflects real-world use conditions." This suggests a semi-automatic, human-in-the-loop performance evaluation for these specific metrics.
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The type of ground truth used (expert concensus, pathology, outcomes data, etc):
- Expert Consensus: Used for auto-segmentation masks, landmark identification, diameters, and lengths. The consensus involved 3 US-based board-certified Radiologists.
- Reference Device: Used for volumes, comparing against results from Simpleware ScanIP Medical.
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The sample size for the training set:
- The document does not explicitly state the sample size for the training set. It mentions "critical algorithms were verified by comparing their outputs to ground truth data to ensure accuracy and reliability. Algorithms were first verified using synthetic data...Subsequent verification was performed using clinical data, including aortic aneurysm cases from both US and Canadian clinical centers." This refers to verification data, not necessarily the training data size.
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How the ground truth for the training set was established:
- The document does not provide details on how the ground truth for the training set was established. It only describes the ground truth for the verification/test sets. It can be inferred that similar expert review or other validated methods would have been used for training data, but this is not explicitly stated.
FDA 510(k) Clearance Letter - AiORTA Plan
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U.S. Food & Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993
www.fda.gov
Doc ID # 04017.08.00
October 30, 2025
ViTAA Medical Solutions Inc.
Marc Saab
Managing Director
BML Health Inc.
626 rue de la Congregation
Montreal, QC H3K2J2
Canada
Re: K250337
Trade/Device Name: AiORTA - Plan
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050
Regulation Name: Medical Image Management And Processing System
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: QIH
Dated: February 4, 2025
Received: February 6, 2025
Dear Marc Saab:
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.
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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).
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 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-reporting-combination-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.
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-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-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-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/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-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-
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assistance/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).
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Assistant Director
Imaging Software Team
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Devices and Electronic Products
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Enclosure
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FORM FDA 3881 (6/20)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: 06/30/2023
See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known): K250337
Device Name: AiORTA - Plan
Indications for Use (Describe)
The AiORTA - Plan tool is an image analysis software tool for volumetric assessment. It provides volumetric visualization and measurements based on 3D reconstruction computed from cardiovascular CTA scans. The software device is intended to provide adjunct information to a licensed healthcare practitioner (HCP) in addition to clinical data and other inputs, as a measurement tool used in assessment of aortic aneurysm, pre-operative evaluation, planning and sizing for cardiovascular intervention and surgery, and for post-operative evaluation in patients 22 years old and older.
The device is not intended to provide stand-alone diagnosis or suggest an immediate course of action in treatment or patient management.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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510(k) Summary
| Submitter | ViTAA Medical Solutions Inc.2590 Rue de RouenMontreal, QC, H2K 1M6 |
|---|---|
| Contact | Mitchel Benovoymitchelbenovoy@vitaamedical.com+1-514-655-9952 |
| Preparation Date | February 6th, 2025 |
Device Information
| Trade Name | AiORTA - Plan |
|---|---|
| 510(k) Number | K250337 |
| Regulation Name | Medical image management and processing system |
| Common Name | Automated radiological image processing software |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 892.2050 |
| Product Code | QIH |
| Device Classification | Class II |
| Classification Panel | Radiology |
Predicate Device
| Trade Name | iNtuition-Structural Heart Module |
|---|---|
| 510(k) Number | K191585 |
| Regulation Name | Medical image management and processing system |
| Common Name | System, Image Processing, Radiological |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 892.2050 |
| Product Code | LLZ |
| Device Classification | Class II |
| Classification Panel | Radiology |
Reference Devices
In addition to the predicate device mentioned above, Simpleware ScanIP Medical by Synopsys (Northern Europe) Ltd. (K203195) and TeraRecon Aorta.CT (1.1.0) by TeraRecon, Inc. (K243158) are identified as a reference devices to support the technological comparison for the volume measurement feature and establish acceptance criteria for landmark distance and segmentation accuracy.
Device Description
AiORTA - Plan is a cloud-based software tool used to make and review geometric measurements of cardiovascular structures, specifically abdominal aortic aneurysms. The software uses CT scan data as input to make measurements from 2D and 3D mesh based images. Software outputs are intended to be
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used as a measurement tool used in assessment of aortic aneurysm, pre-operative evaluation, planning and sizing for cardiovascular intervention and surgery, and for post-operative evaluation.
The AiORTA - Plan software consists of two components, the Analysis Pipeline and Web Application.
The Analysis Pipeline is the data processing engine that produces measurements of the abdominal aorta based on the input DICOM images. It consists of multiple modules that are operated by a trained Analyst to preprocess the DICOM images, compute geometric parameters (e.g., centerlines, diameters, lengths, volumes), and upload the results to the Web App for clinician review. The Analyst plays a role in ensuring the quality of the outputs. However, the end user (licensed healthcare practitioner) is ultimately responsible for the accuracy of the segmentations, the resulting measurements, and any clinical decisions based on these outputs.
The workflow of the Analysis Pipeline can be described in the following steps:
- Input: the Analysis Pipeline receives a CTA scan as input.
- Segmentation: an AI-powered auto-masking algorithm performs segmentation of the aortic lumen, wall, and key anatomical landmarks, including the superior mesenteric, celiac, and renal arteries. A trained Analyst performs quality control of the segmentations, making any necessary revisions to ensure accurate outputs.
- 3D conversion: the segmentations are converted into 3D mesh representations.
- Measurement computation: from the 3D representations, the aortic centerline and geometric measurements, such as diameters, lengths, and volumes, are computed.
- Follow-up study analysis: for patients with multiple studies, the system can detect and display changes in aortic geometry between studies.
- Report generation: a report is generated containing key measurements and a 3D Anatomy Map providing multiple views of the abdominal aorta and its landmarks.
- Web application integration: the outputs, including the segmented CT masks, 3D visualizations, and reports, are uploaded to the Web App for interactive review and analysis.
The Web Application (Web App) is the front end and user facing component of the system. It is a cloud-based user interface offered to the qualified clinician to first upload de-identified cardiovascular CTA scans in DICOM format, along with relevant demographic and medical information about the patient and current study. The uploaded data is processed asynchronously by the Analysis Pipeline. Once processing is complete, the Web App then enables clinicians to interactively review and analyze the resulting outputs.
Main features of the Web App include:
- Segmentation review and correction: Clinicians can review the resulting segmentations from the Analysis Pipeline segmentations by viewing the CT slices alongside the segmentation masks. Segmentations can be revised using tools such as a brush or pixel eraser, with adjustable brush size, to select or remove pixels as needed. When clinicians revise segmentations, they can request asynchronous re-analysis by the Analysis Pipeline, which generates updated measurements and a 3D Anatomy Map of the aorta based on the revised segmentations.
- 3D visualization: The aorta and key anatomical landmarks can be examined in full rotational views using the 3D Anatomy Map.
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- Measurement tools: Clinicians can perform measurements directly on the 3D Anatomy Map of the abdominal aorta and have access to a variety of measurement tools, including:
- Centerline distance, which measures the distance (in mm) between two user-selected planes along the aortic centerline.
- Diameter range, which measures the minimum and maximum diameters (in mm) within the region of interest between two user-selected planes along the aortic centerline.
- Local diameter, which measures the diameter (in mm) at the user-selected plane along the aortic centerline.
- Volume, which measures the volume (in mL) between two user-selected planes along the aortic centerline.
- Calipers, which allow additional linear measurements (in mm) at user-selected points.
- Screenshots: Clinicians can capture images of the 3D visualizations of the aorta or the segmentations displayed on the CT slices.
- Longitudinal analysis: For patients with multiple studies, the Web App allows side-by-side review of studies. Clinicians have access to the same measurement and visualization tools available in single-study review, enabling comparison between studies.
- Reporting: Clinicians can generate and download reports containing either the default key measurements computed by the Analysis Pipeline or custom measurements and screenshots captured during review.
Indications for Use
The AiORTA - Plan tool is an image analysis software tool for volumetric assessment. It provides volumetric visualization and measurements based on 3D reconstruction computed from cardiovascular CTA scans. The software device is intended to provide adjunct information to a licensed healthcare practitioner (HCP) in addition to clinical data and other inputs, as a measurement tool used in assessment of aortic aneurysm, pre-operative evaluation, planning and sizing for cardiovascular intervention and surgery, and for post-operative evaluation in patients 22 years old and older.
The device is not intended to provide stand-alone diagnosis or suggest an immediate course of action in treatment or patient management.
Comparison of Indications for Use
Table 1: Indications for Use Comparison
| Subject Device: AiORTA - Plan | Predicate Device: iNtuition-Structural Heart Module (K191585) |
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| The AiORTA - Plan tool is an image analysis software tool. It provides visualization and measurements based on 3D reconstruction, computed from cardiovascular CTA scans. The device is intended to provide adjunct information to a licensed healthcare practitioner (HCP) in addition to clinical data and other inputs, as a measurement tool used in assessment of aortic aneurysm, pre-operative evaluation, planning and sizing for cardiovascular intervention and surgery, | iNtuition-Structural Heart Module is a software solution that is intended to assist Cardiologists, Radiologists and Clinical Specialists with the visualization and measurements of structures of the heart and vessels.iNtuition-Structural Heart Module enables the user to:• Visualize and measure (diameters, lengths, angles, areas and volumes) structures of the heart and vessels for pre-operative planning |
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| Subject Device: AiORTA - Plan | Predicate Device: iNtuition-Structural Heart Module (K191585) |
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| and for post-operative evaluation in patients 22 years old and older.The device is not intended to provide stand-alone diagnosis or suggest an immediate course of action in treatment or patient management. | and sizing for cardiovascular interventions and surgery, and for post-operative evaluation.• Quantify calcium (volume, density).iNtuition-Structural Heart Module has the following tools and features that facilitate:• Automatic and manual centerline detection.• Segmentation of cardiovascular structures.• Measurement tools (diameters, lengths, areas, volumes, angles) for the dimensions of vessels and structures.• Calcium quantification and scoring.• Various visualization techniques: 2D/3D/4D visualization, MPR, Curved MPR, Stretched MPR, MIP, MinIP, Raysum and MAR.• Capture and Report. |
The intended use of the AiORTA - Plan tool has a more narrowly defined scope compared to the iNtuition-Structural Heart Module, focusing specifically on supporting pre- and post-operative planning for aortic interventions. In contrast, the iNtuition-Structural Heart Module has a broader intended use, supporting visualization and measurement of various heart and vessel structures for a wider range of cardiovascular interventions. It includes additional features such as calcium quantification.
Both devices are intended for use in pre-operative evaluation, planning and sizing for cardiovascular intervention and surgery, and for post-operative evaluation. The differences in intended use between the subject and predicate device, are not critical to the intended use of the subject device, and the differences do not affect the safety and effectiveness of the subject device when used as labeled.
Comparison of Technological Characteristics
Table 2: Substantial Equivalence Comparison
| Device Characteristic | Subject Device: AiORTA - Plan | Predicate Device: iNtuition-Structural Heart Module (K191585) |
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| Manufacturer | ViTAA Medical Solutions Inc. | TeraRecon Inc. |
| Classification | 21 CFR 892.2050 | 21 CFR 892.2050 |
| Product code | QIH | LLZ |
| Intended end-user | Healthcare Practitioner | Healthcare Practitioner |
| Anatomical scope | Abdominal aorta | Aorta, aortic valves, mitral valve, pulmonic valve, atria and atrial appendages, and ventricles |
| Image source | Cardiovascular CTA scans | CT, MR, Nuc, PET, Angio, US/Echo, SPECT scans |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows | Microsoft Windows |
| System configuration | Web application | Server or workstation |
| Analysis workflow | Semi-automatic analysis pipeline requiring input from ViTAA Analysts. | Fully automated analysis performed in real-time within the software. |
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| Device Characteristic | Subject Device: AiORTA - Plan | Predicate Device: iNtuition-Structural Heart Module (K191585) |
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| Vessel Geometry Measurement Tools | Provides tools for measuring vessel geometry, including diameters, lengths, and volumes. | Provides tools for measuring vessel geometry, including diameters, lengths, volumes, areas, and angles. |
| Segmentation | Semi-automatic segmentation using automasking algorithm. End-users (clinicians) able to review and modify segmentations as needed. | Automatic and manual segmentation available within the software, with end-users (clinicians) able to edit and adjust segmentations as needed. |
| Centerline detection | Automatic centerline detection within the analysis pipeline. | Both automatic and manual centerline detection are offered, with the ability to edit and refine the centerline by the end-user. |
| Change in Geometric Analysis | Reports automated measurements describing changes between two studies. | Not available |
| Storage of results | - Report in PDF format- Viewports: Session state | - Structured reporting with xml, text, xls output- Word and html report- DICOM SC- Workflow scenes: restore saved state |
| Viewpoint controls | -General controls (lock viewpoints, switch to single/quad view, etc.)-2D CT image controls (pan, window, level, etc.)-3D map controls (rotate, pan, zoom) | Identical to or more extensive than subject device |
Substantial Equivalence
The detailed analysis above demonstrates substantial equivalence of AiORTA - Plan to the previously cleared iNtuition-Structural Heart Module software (K191585). There are minor differences in intended use and technological characteristics between subject and predicate devices; however, the differences are not critical to the intended clinical use of the subject device.
The technological differences include:
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System configuration: The subject device is configured as a web-based application, whereas the iNtuition-Structural Heart Module is typically installed on a server or workstation. Cybersecurity risks for the web-based configuration of the subject device have been extensively analyzed and mitigated.
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Analysis workflow: The subject device utilizes ViTAA Analyst intervention and operates on a longer timeline, while the predicate device provides real-time analysis. Risks related to delays in analysis availability have been assessed within the risk management file, ensuring that they remain acceptable.
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Change in geometric analysis: The subject device provides automated measurements that quantify changes in vessel geometry between two studies. This functionality is not available in the
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predicate device. The subject device's automated vessel geometry measurements have been validated and are considered acceptable.
The assessment of device differences shows that AiORTA - Plan does not raise new or different questions of safety and effectiveness. The test results obtained from verification and validation activities (non-clinical testing) in accordance with current standards and regulatory guidance indicate a favorable performance and safety profile of the subject device. The test results also confirm that the technological differences with the predicate device do not raise new or different questions of safety and effectiveness of the subject device.
Testing and Performance Data
Software Verification and Validation
The AiORTA - Plan medical software underwent comprehensive verification and validation in accordance with IEC 62304 to ensure functionality, performance, and compliance. Testing included automated and manual testing of the Analysis Pipeline and Web Application, end-to-end integration testing of the complete system workflow, and cybersecurity assessments to ensure vulnerabilities are identified and risks are mitigated, data is protected, and compliance is verified against industry standards.
Moreover, critical algorithms were verified by comparing their outputs to ground truth data to ensure accuracy and reliability. Algorithms were first verified using synthetic data to remove the influence of external factors and isolate algorithm performance. Subsequent verification was performed using clinical data, including aortic aneurysm cases from both US and Canadian clinical centers, with outputs compared to clinical ground truth.
- Auto-segmentation masks: Masks generated by the Analysis Pipeline from input CT data (prior to analyst correction) were verified by comparing them to annotations approved by 3 US-based board-certified Radiologists, demonstrating the performance of the auto-masking algorithm independently of human intervention.
Acceptance criteria:
- ≥ 80% Dice coefficient achieved for the aortic wall and aortic lumen masks
- Key anatomical landmarks were identified within 5mm of ground truth
Results:
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Overall Mean Dice coefficient of 89% achieved for the aortic wall
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Overall Mean Dice coefficient of 89% achieved for the aortic lumen masks
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Landmark identification:
- Celiac artery proximal position: Mean distance 2.47mm
- Renal arteries distal position: Mean distance 3.51mm
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Diameters and lengths: Maximum or average diameters within a specified region of interest (ROI), as well as lengths between specific landmarks, were compared against annotations from 3 US-based board-certified Radiologists. Measurements computed by the Analysis Pipeline were based on segmentations that underwent Analyst review and correction, ensuring that the verification reflects real-world use conditions.
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Acceptance criteria:
- Mean absolute error ≤ 6.0mm for length
- Mean absolute error ≤ 2.3mm for diameters
Results:
- Length:
- Renal artery to aortic bifurcation: mean absolute error 5.3 mm
- Renal artery to left iliac bifurcation: mean absolute error 7.0mm
- Renal artery to right iliac bifurcation: mean absolute error 6.6mm
- Diameter:
- Aortic wall max: mean absolute error 2.0 mm
- Aortic wall at renal artery: mean absolute error 2.1 mm
- Aortic wall at left iliac bifurcation: mean absolute error 1.9mm
- Aortic wall at right iliac bifurcation: mean absolute error 2.5 mm
For measurements that did not meet the initial acceptance criteria, a mean pairwise absolute difference (MPAD) comparison was performed to assess consistency between experts and between the device and experts. Specifically, the expert-expert MPAD was computed as the mean of ([expert 1 - expert 2], [expert 1 - expert 3], [expert 2 - expert 3]), and device-expert MPAD was computed as the mean of ([device - expert 1], [device - expert 2], [device - expert 3]).
The device-expert MPAD was smaller than the expert-expert MPAD, supporting the overall acceptability of the device's measurements.
| Expert-expert MPAD | Device-expert MPAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Length: renal to left iliac bifurcation | 7.1mm | 6.9mm |
| Length: renal to right iliac bifurcation | 10.4mm | 9.6mm |
| Diameter: wall right iliac | 2.7mm | 2.5mm |
- Volumes were compared against results from the reference device, Simpleware ScanIP Medical, using analyst revised segmentations as input data for both devices to ensure a fair comparison.
Acceptance criteria:
- Mean absolute error ≤ 1.8 mL
Results across 40 CT scans:
- Volume of the Wall: Mean absolute error 0.00242 mL, standard deviation of errors: 0.00280 mL
- Volume of the Lumen: Mean absolute error 0.00257mL, standard deviation of errors: 0.00300mL
All software verification and validation activities were successfully completed. Known anomalies were documented and assessed, and their impact was determined not to affect the safety or effectiveness of the device for its intended use.
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Human Factors Engineering
Human Factors Engineering considerations were applied throughout the design and development process, following the guidelines specified in IEC 62366. A comprehensive Use Related Risk Analysis was conducted to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with the interaction between users and the software and external usability validation testing was performed by US based clinical specialists (board-certified radiologists and vascular surgeons). The results of the human factors validation study demonstrated that intended users can safely and effectively perform all critical tasks associated with AiORTA - Plan under expected use conditions. Observed use errors were analyzed and determined not to present unacceptable risk. Therefore, the study concludes that AiORTA - Plan does not introduce new or increased use-related risks compared to the predicate device.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity testing included verification and validation of cybersecurity controls including manual and automated testing, vulnerability testing, and penetration testing. Post-market monitoring processes have been established to detect and address new vulnerabilities.
Summary of Clinical Performance Tests
AiORTA - Plan did not require clinical studies to demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device.
Conformance Standards
The device complies with the following conformance standards:
- ISO 14971: 2019 Application of risk management to medical devices
- IEC 62304:2006+A1:2015 Medical device software - Software life cycle processes
- IEC 62366 Medical devices - Part 1: Application of usability engineering to medical devices
Conclusions
The information submitted in this premarket notification, including the performance testing and predicate device comparison, support the substantial equivalence of AiORTA - Plan to the predicate device in context of the intended use and labelling of the device.
§ 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).