K041162 · Medis Medical Imaging Systems BV · LLZ · Jul 27, 2004 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K041162
Device Name
ORTHO-CMS
Applicant
Medis Medical Imaging Systems BV
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Jul 27, 2004
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
Ortho-CMS is an orthopaedic analysis software tool. It has been developed to optimize preoperative planning through digital prosthesis templating and to enable preoperative and postoperative measurements in digital or digitized X-Ray images. Ortho-CMS software is meant solely for use by trained medical personnel. The intended purposes of Ortho-CMS are: Displaying of X-Ray images Supporting planning of joint replacement operations Supporting clinical diagnoses on implant loosening Enabling preoperative and postoperative measurements for clinical and research purposes
Device Story
Ortho-CMS is standalone orthopaedic analysis software; inputs digital/digitized X-ray images (DICOM CR/DX) from PACS. Software facilitates digital prosthesis templating; performs measurements including radiolucent lines, bone growth/resorption, prosthesis position/motion, and polyethylene wear. Used by radiologists and orthopaedic specialists in clinics or core labs for pre-surgical planning and post-surgical evaluation. Output displayed to clinician; operator interprets results to accept/reject findings. Benefits include increased objectivity, speed, and reduced inter/intra-observer variation compared to manual measurements.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Safety and effectiveness supported by software risk management, hazard analysis, and verification/validation testing. Evaluations by hospitals and literature review provided to support performance.
Technological Characteristics
Standalone software for digital image viewing and measurement. Operates on digital/digitized X-ray images (DICOM). Software-based analysis tool. Level of concern: minor.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by trained medical personnel for orthopaedic analysis, including preoperative planning via digital prosthesis templating and preoperative/postoperative measurements in digital or digitized X-ray images for patients undergoing joint replacement or requiring assessment of orthopaedic disorders, joint conditions, bone fractures, or implant loosening.
Regulatory Classification
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.
Special Controls
*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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Ortho-CMS 510(k) Pre-market Notification
# JUL 2 7 2004
## 12. 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
K041162
Submission in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.87(h)
- : Medis medical imaqinq systems bv 1. Submitter : Schuttersveld 9, 2316 XG Leiden, The Netherlands Address : +31 71 522 3244 Telephone : +31 71 521 5617 Fax : J.I. Hollander, Quality Coordinator Contact Person : April 26, 2004 Prepared : Medis Ortho-CMS 2. Device Name : Ortho-CMS Common Name : System Image Processing, Radiological Device Class. Name : 21 CFR 892.2050 (90 LLZ; Class II) Requlation Number : Meridian Technique Ltd: 510(k) K032401 3. Predicate Device(s) eFilm Medical Inc.: 510(k) K020995
#### 4. Description of the device:
In orthopaedics, radiographs are used to diagnose and analyse various kinds of orthopaedic disorders, generative joint conditions, and bone fractures, and to evaluate orthopaedic treatments such as osteotomies and total joint arthroplasty. These arthroplasties need to be evaluated in order to assess the quality of the procedure. Measurements on radiographs of endoprostheses include the assessment of radiolucent lines around the prosthesis, bone growth or bone resorption, position of the prosthesis, motion of the prosthesis relative to the surrounding bone, and the determination of wear of the polyethylene components.
Since the measurements on radiographs are commonly performed manually, considerable intra-observer and inter-observer variation exists. Automation of the measurements might increase the objectivity and speed of the analysis, and decrease the variation of the results. In radiology, digital roentgen imaging techniques are increasingly being used over plain film radiographs. The digital roentgen images (DICOM CR or DX) are easily accessible from a medical picture archive (PACS) through a network connection.
Ortho-CMS supports the radiologist by facilitating the diagnosis of orthopaedic digital images and allows the orthopaedic specialist to perform a pre-surgical planning and a post-surgical evaluation on these images. Further, Ortho-CMS can be deployed as a measurement tool for core-labs that focus on quality assessment of orthopaedic implants or it can be used by bone centres that need to make measurements in donor bone images for joints replacement purposes.
#### 5. Intended use:
Ortho-CMS is an orthopaedic analysis software tool. It has been developed to optimize preoperative planning through digital prosthesis templating and to enable preoperative and postoperative measurements in digital or digitized X-Ray images. Ortho-CMS software is meant solely for use by trained medical personnel.
- · The intended purposes of Ortho-CMS are:
- · Displaying of X-Ray images
- · Supporting planning of joint replacement operations
- · Supporting clinical diagnoses on implant loosening
- · Enabling preoperative and postoperative measurements for clinical and research purposes
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#### 6. Substantial equivalence Information:
Ortho-CMS is substantially equivalent to the Predicate Devices of Meridian Technique Ltd. 6132401 "Orthoview™" and of eFilm Medical Inc., K020995 "eFilm"14 Workstation™, using the same technological technique for the same intended use.
### Conclusion respecting safety and effectiveness:
It is the opinion of Medis medical imaging systems bv that Ortho-CMS is safe and potential hazards are controlled by a risk management plan for the software development process (See Appendix C), including hazard analysis (See Appendix D), verification and validation tests (See Appendix E). Evaluations by hospitals and literature (See Appendix F) support this statement. The software package Ortho-CMS itself will not have any adverse effects on health. This tool supports the radiologist by facilitating the diagnosis of orthopaedic digital images and allows the orthopaedic specialist to perform a pre-surgical planning and a post-surgical evaluation on orthopaedic images. The analyses results will be interpreted by the operator, who can choose to accept or reject the tools results.
It is the opinion of Medis medical imaging systems bv that the level of concern for the stand alone software to view images is 'minor' and that the use of Ortho-CMS software does not change the intended use of X-ray equipment in practice, nor does the use of software result in any new potential hazards.
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Mr. J.I. Hollander Quality Coordinator Medis Medical Imaging Systems bv Schuttersveld 9, 2316 XG Leiden P.O. Box 384, 2300 AJ Leiden THE NETHERLANDS
Re: K041162 Trade/Device Name: Ortho-CMS Regulatory Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulatory Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 90 LLZ Dated: April 26, 2004
Received: May 3, 2004
Dear Mr. Hollander:
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 prohibit.ons against misbranding and adulteration.
JUL 27 2004
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such 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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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) I mis lotter with and your your of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at one of the following numbers, based on the regulation number at the top of the letter:
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Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97) you may obtain. Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html.
Sincerely yours,
Nancy C. Brydon
Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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- · The intended purposes of Ortho-CMS are:
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- Supporting planning of joint replacement operations
- Supporting clinical diagnoses on implant loosening
- · Enabling preoperative and postoperative measurements for clinical and research purposes
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