K Number
K962589
Device Name
AURORA DIAGNOSTIC WORKSTATION
Date Cleared
1996-09-20

(80 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
892.2050
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP Authorized
Intended Use
The intended use of the Aurora Diagnostic Workstation is identical to other commercially available medical imaging workstations.
Device Description
The Aurora Medical Imaging Workstation consists of a personal computer, a "Processor "board set for decompression of tiled, stored images; up to eight high resolution (1024 x 1280) monochrome CRT monitors; up to eight video controller boards to display and store the image; a retrieval monitor; and proprietary software for retrieval, image handling and the user interface.
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No
The summary explicitly states "Mentions AI, DNN, or ML: Not Found" and the device description focuses on hardware and basic image handling software.

No
The device is described as an "Aurora Diagnostic Workstation" and an "Aurora Medical Imaging Workstation" used for retrieving and displaying medical images, indicating a diagnostic rather than therapeutic purpose.

Yes
The device explicitly states "The intended use of the Aurora Diagnostic Workstation is identical to other commercially available medical imaging workstations," and "Diagnostic Workstation" implies a diagnostic purpose.

No

The device description explicitly lists hardware components such as a personal computer, processor board set, CRT monitors, and video controller boards, in addition to software.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • Intended Use: The intended use is described as "identical to other commercially available medical imaging workstations." Medical imaging workstations are used for viewing and manipulating medical images, not for performing tests on biological samples.
  • Device Description: The components listed (personal computer, processor board, monitors, video controller boards, software) are typical for an imaging workstation. There is no mention of reagents, assays, or equipment designed to analyze biological specimens.
  • Lack of IVD Characteristics: The description does not include any elements associated with IVD devices, such as:
    • Analysis of biological samples (blood, urine, tissue, etc.)
    • Detection or measurement of analytes
    • Diagnosis based on laboratory test results

The device is clearly described as a system for handling and displaying medical images, which falls under the category of medical imaging devices, not in vitro diagnostics.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The intended use of the Aurora Diagnostic Workstation is identical to other commercially available medical imaging workstations.

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Device Description

The Aurora Medical Imaging Workstation consists of a personal computer, a "Processor "board set for decompression of tiled, stored images; up to eight high resolution (1024 x 1280) monochrome CRT monitors; up to eight video controller boards to display and store the image; a retrieval monitor; and proprietary software for retrieval, image handling and the user interface.

Mentions image processing

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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

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Anatomical Site

N/A

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

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Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

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Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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§ 892.2050 Medical image management and processing system.

(a)
Identification. A medical image management and processing system is a device that provides one or more capabilities relating to the review and digital processing of medical images for the purposes of interpretation by a trained practitioner of disease detection, diagnosis, or patient management. The software components may provide advanced or complex image processing functions for image manipulation, enhancement, or quantification that are intended for use in the interpretation and analysis of medical images. Advanced image manipulation functions may include image segmentation, multimodality image registration, or 3D visualization. Complex quantitative functions may include semi-automated measurements or time-series measurements.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls; voluntary standards—Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Std., Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) Std., Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Test Pattern).

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K962589

510(k) SUMMARY

[As required by 21 CFR 807.92(a)]

Submitter Information A.

Submitter's Name:

Aurora Technology

Address:

Telephone Number: Fax Number: Contact Person: Submission Preparation Date:

10560 Wayzata Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55305 612/ 593-9960 612/ 593-9819 C. Paul Pesek, President June 28, 1996

SEP 2 0 1996

B. Device Information

Trade Name:Aurora™ Diagnostic Workstation.
Common Name:Medical Imaging Workstation, a component of picture
archiving and communications systems (PACS).
Classification
Name:No formal classifications have been issued for PACS or
PACS components. For purposes of determining
substantial equivalence, they have been considered to be
accessories to medical imaging devices.
Predicate Device:Aurora Technology believes that the Aurora workstation
components are substantially equivalent to other
commercially available medical image displays,
specifically, the user retrieval and image viewing stations
manufactured by Eltrax Systems, Inc. (now Emerald
Archiving, Inc.).
Device Description:The Aurora Medical Imaging Workstation consists of a
personal computer, a "Processor "board set for
decompression of tiled, stored images; up to eight high
resolution (1024 x 1280) monochrome CRT monitors; up
to eight video controller boards to display and store the
image; a retrieval monitor; and proprietary software for
retrieval, image handling and the user interface.
Intended Use:The intended use of the Aurora Diagnostic Workstation is
identical to other commercially available medical imaging
workstations.

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Comparison of Required Technological Characteristics C.

Aurora Technology considers the Aurora diagnostic imaging workstation to be substantially equivalent in device design, function, and intended use to user retrieval and image viewing stations manufactured by Eltrax Systems, Inc. (now called Emerald Archiving, Inc.) and other commercially available medical image displays.

| Characteristics | Aurora Medical Imaging
Workstation |
|-----------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| a. Product Labeling | Substantially equivalent |
| b. Intended Use | Identical |
| c. Physical Characteristics | Substantially equivalent |
| d. Anatomical Sites | N/A |
| e. Target Population | Identical |
| f. Performance Testing | Substantially equivalent |
| g. Safety Characteristics | Substantially equivalent |

D. Summary of Nonclinical Tests

The devices used in the Aurora workstations are not new or significantly improved devices. Except for proprietary processor and video controller board and related software, all components are commercially available.