OPART (INCLUDING OPART ULTRA AND ULTRA GRADIENT UPGRADE KIT)
K023207 · Toshiba America Medical Systems, In.C · LNH · Oct 9, 2002 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K023207
Device Name
OPART (INCLUDING OPART ULTRA AND ULTRA GRADIENT UPGRADE KIT)
Applicant
Toshiba America Medical Systems, In.C
Product Code
LNH · Radiology
Decision Date
Oct 9, 2002
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1000
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
Imaging of: The Whole Body (including head, abdomen, pelvis, limbs and extremities, spine, neck, TMJ, heart, blood vessels). [Application terms include MRCP (MR Cholangiopancreatography), MR Urography, MR Myelography, MR Fluoroscopy, SAS (Surface Anatomy Scan), Dynamic Scan and Cine Imaging.] Fluid Visualization . 2D / 3D Imaging ● MR Angiography / MR Vascular Imaging . . Water / Fat Imaging Perfusion / Diffusion Imaging .
Device Story
OPART/Ultra is a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system upgrade featuring a high-performance gradient system for faster image acquisition. Input: magnetic resonance signals from patient anatomy. Transformation: gradient coils and power supply manipulate magnetic fields to enable faster pulse sequences (SS-EPI, SSFP, Super FASE). Output: diagnostic MR images. Used in clinical settings by radiologists/technicians. Healthcare providers view images on system displays to assess anatomy and pathology. Benefits: reduced scan times and improved imaging throughput compared to standard OPART systems.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Verification included dB/dt measurements and acoustic noise testing to ensure safety parameters remained within acceptable limits for the upgraded gradient system.
Technological Characteristics
0.35T static field strength; high-performance gradient power supply; integrated cooling pipes in gradient coils; maximum dB/dt 51 T/sec; peak acoustic noise 115.4 dB. Software-controlled pulse sequences including Single Shot EPI, SSFP, and Super FASE. Compatible with various RF coils (Head, Neck, Shoulder, Spine).
Indications for Use
Indicated for whole-body MRI imaging, including head, abdomen, pelvis, limbs, extremities, spine, neck, TMJ, heart, and blood vessels. Supports MRCP, MR urography, myelography, fluoroscopy, SAS, dynamic/cine imaging, fluid visualization, 2D/3D imaging, angiography, vascular imaging, water/fat imaging, and perfusion/diffusion imaging.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A magnetic resonance diagnostic device is intended for general diagnostic use to present images which reflect the spatial distribution and/or magnetic resonance spectra which reflect frequency and distribution of nuclei exhibiting nuclear magnetic resonance. Other physical parameters derived from the images and/or spectra may also be produced. The device includes hydrogen-1 (proton) imaging, sodium-23 imaging, hydrogen-1 spectroscopy, phosphorus-31 spectroscopy, and chemical shift imaging (preserving simultaneous frequency and spatial information).
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A magnetic resonance imaging disposable kit intended for use with a magnetic resonance diagnostic device only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
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Appendix 1
## 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
| 1. DEVICE NAME: | |
|-----------------|--|
|-----------------|--|
Model Name:
Trade/Proprietary Name:
Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic Device Accessory
MRT-600EX
OPARTTM
including OPART™ /Ultra and Ultra gradient system upgrade kit
### ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION: 2020563 2.
- 3. U.S. Agent Name and Address:
TOSHIBA AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. 2441 MICHELLE DRIVE TUSTIN, CA 92780
Contact Person:
4. Manufacturing Site: Michaela Mahl (714) 730 - 5000
TOSHIBA CORPORATION MEDICAL SYSTEMS COMPANY 1385 Shimoishigami Otawara-shi, Tochigi 324-8550, Japan
#### August 01, 2002 ട. DATE OF SUBMISSION:
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION 6.
The OPART™ /Ultra system is added into existing OAPRT™ series by incorporating the high performance gradient system. The OPART™ /Ultra system and the OPART™ system with Ultra gradient upgrade kit offers the modified sequences for the faster acquisition than existing OPART™ systems. The following model number with suffix corresponds to the Trade/Proprietary Name respectively.
| Model Number with suffix | Trade/Proprietary Name |
|--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|
| MRT-600EX /PR | OPART <sup>TM</sup> |
| MRT-600EX /UH | OPART <sup>TM</sup> /Ultra (Manual bed model) |
| MRT-600EX /U1 | OPART <sup>TM</sup> /Ultra (Motorized bed model) |
| MZKT-GP0302 /U1 | OPART <sup>TM</sup> Ultra gradient system upgrade kit |
The following five versions have the same base software features with certain additional features available in each subsequent version (see Comparison Table, Appendix 7, for detailed description). A brief description follows:
V4.0: V4.00 onto v3.0 (K993574)
V4.1: V4.00 onto v3.1 (K993574)
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V4.00 onto v3.2 (K993574) V4.2:
- V4.3: V4.00 onto v3.3 (K993574)
- Based on v3.3 (K993574) with addition of fast acquisitions. This software is only V4.4: available for OPART™ /Ultra system.
A brief summary of the changes are described below:
### SUMMARY OF MAJOR HARDWARE CHANGES 6.1.
A. For the OPART™ /Ultra system, the existing gradient amplifier in the control cabinet is eliminated and the high performance gradient power supply is added as a stand alone cabinet.
B. For the OPART™ /Ultra system, the cooling pipes are integrated into the gradient coils.
C: All the OPART™ standard configuration has only Open TX coil and QD Head coil, and other RF coils are moved to the options.
D. QD/Array Neck coil (K000549) is added in the optional items.
E. OD/Array Shoulder coil (K013854) is added in the optional items.
F. QD C/T/L Array Spine coil (K(X00002) is added in the optional items.
#### 6.2. SUMMARY OF MAJOR SOFTWARE CHANGES
A. Improved user interface. (for V4.0, V4.1, V4.2, V4.3, V4.4)
B. High performance gradient power supply control (only for V4.4)
C. Single Shot EPI (SS-EPI) (only for V4.4)
D. Advanced Steady State Free Precession (SSFP) (only for V4.4)
E. Super FASE, shorter . TE version of FASE. (only for V4.4)
#### SAFETY PARAMETERS 7.
| | OPART™ (No changes from the<br>previous submission, K993574) | OPART™ /Ultra |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| a. Static field strength: | 0.35 T | Same |
| b. Peak and A-weighted acoustic<br>noise: | 108 dB (Peak)<br>98.4 dB(A-weighted) | 115.4 dB (Peak)<br>102.5 dB(A-weighted) |
| c. Operational modes:<br>i. Safety parameter display:<br>ii. Operating mode access<br>requirements: | Normal operating mode<br>SAR<br>Not applicable because used<br>only in normal operating mode | Same<br>Same<br>Same |
| d. Maximum SAR | < 1.5 W/kg | Same |
| e. Maximum dB/dt<br>and Gradient coil dimensions: | 19 T/sec<br>1050 x 1175 x 51<br>(unit: mm) | 51 T/sec<br>1050 x 1175 x 50<br>(unit: mm) |
| f. Potential emergency conditions<br>and means provided for shutdown: | Shut down by Emergency Ramp<br>Down Unit for collision hazard<br>by ferromagnetic objects | Same |
| g. Biocompatibility of materials: | Not applicable | Same |
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#### IMAGING PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS 8.
No changes from the previous submission, K993574.
### INTENDED USE
1 No changes from the previous submission, K993574.
### 10. EQUIVAALENCY INFORMATION
TOSHIBA Corporation Medical Systems Company believes that the OPART™ /Ultra (model MRT-600EX/UH, MRT-600EX/U1) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system or the OPART™ system with Ultra upgrade kit (MZKT-GP0302/U1) is substantially equivalent to the OPART™ (model MRT-600) (K993574) cleared on January 18, 2000 except for Gradient System. As for the Gradient System on OPART™ /Ultra system, it is substantially equivalent to the Gradient System on EXCELART™ with Pianissimo. The hardware configuration is substantially equivalent to model MRT-1501 /P2 system (K993803) cleared on February 4, 2000 and the gradient performance such as the maximum slew rate and gradient strength is substantially equivalent to model MRT-1501 /P3 system (K002531) cleared on October 26, 2000. The difference of the gradient performance by using the substantially equivalent hardware with MRT-1501 /P2 is due to the difference of the gradient coil design. The OPART™ /Ultra has the similar gradient performance to MRT-1501 /P3 with the hardware configuration substantially equivalent to MRT-1501 /P2 except for the gradient coil.
TOSHIBA Corporation Medical Systems Company also performed the dB/dt and acoustic noise verifications on OPART™ /Ultra system.
The new Gradient System offers advantages of faster acquisitions, but does not change the system's intended use. Good Manufacturing Practices requirements and software development procedures are unchanged from those already in effect for the EXCELART™ with Pianissimo.
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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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### Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
# OCT 0 9 2002
Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. % Mr. Mark Job 510(k) Program Manager TÜV Product Service 1775 Old Highway 8 NW, Suite 104 NEW BRIGHTON MN 55112-1891 Re: K023207
Trade/Device Name: Opart™ (including Opart Ultra and Ultra Gradient Upgrade Kit) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1000 Regulation Name: Magnetic resonance diagnostic device Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 90 LNH
Dated: September 24, 2002 Received: September 25, 2002
Dear Mr. Job:
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 (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. 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.
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.
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); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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Sincerely yours,
Henry C. Higdon
Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Attachment 1
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## 510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: OPART™ (including OPART™/Ultra and Ultra gradient system upgrade kit)
Indications for Use:
Imaging of:
- The Whole Body (including head, abdomen, pelvis, limbs and extremities, spine, neck, . TMJ, heart, blood vessels). {Application terms include MRCP (MR Cholangiopancreatography), MR Urography, MR Myelography, MR Fluoroscopy, SAS (Surface Anatomy Scan), Dynamic Scan and Cine Imaging.]
- Fluid Visualization .
- 2D / 3D Imaging ●
- MR Angiography / MR Vascular Imaging .
- . Water / Fat Imaging
- Perfusion / Diffusion Imaging .
## (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
### Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
OR
Over-The-Counter Use
(Optional Format 1-2-96)
Thos. F. Hagerman
Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
12
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