K061372 · Ge Healthcare Information Technologies · LLZ · May 30, 2006 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K061372
Device Name
CENTRICITY AW SUITE OPTION
Applicant
Ge Healthcare Information Technologies
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
May 30, 2006
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
Centricity AW Suite is an optional software package that provides an interface between the Centricity PACS Workstation and Volume Viewer such that both applications can run on a single platform while maintaining common patient & exam context. Optional advanced analysis extensions of the Volume Viewer application include: AutoBone, Advanced Vessel Analysis, CT Colonography, CardIQ Analysis, and Advanced Lung Analysis. Volume Viewer allows the processing, review, analysis and communication of 3D reconstructed images and their relationship to originally acquired images from CT, MR, X-Ray Angio, NM and PET Scanning devices. The combination of acquired images, reconstructed images, annotations and measurements performed by the clinician are intended to provide to the referring physician clinically relevant information for diagnosis, surgery and treatment planning. Advanced Vessel Analysis can be used in the analysis of 3D angiography data. It provides a number of display, measurement and batch archive features and will aid physicians in studying user-selected vessels for stenosis analysis, pre/post stent planning and directional vessel tortuosity visualization. CardIQ Analysis allows the visualization of 2D and 3D medical image data of the heart derived from DICOM 3.0 compliant CT scans for the purpose of cardiovascular disease assessment. It provides functionality for 20/3D rendering, assessment of calcified and non-calcified plaque to determine the densities of the plaque within a coronary artery, ventricular function of the heart, and measurement tools to detect coronary artery stenosis. This product can be used to aid a trained physician to process, render, review, archive and visualize cardiac anatomy and coronary vessels. CT Colonography allows the visualization of 2D and 3D medical image data of the colon derived from DICOM 3.0 compliant CT scans for the purpose of screening of a colon to detect polyps, masses, cancers, and other lesions. It provides functionality for 2D/3D rendering, bookmarking of suspected lesions, synchronized viewing of the 2D, 3D and 360 dissection views, and an object oriented endoluminal display. In comparison to Colonoscopy, this tool has an advantage of depth penetration due to its 3D presentation capability. It is intended for use by Radiologists, Clinicians, and referring Physicians to process, render, review, archive and distribute colon image studies. AutoBone is intended to facilitate segmentation of bony structures from abdominal and extremity CT Angiography data. Advanced Lung Analysis is intended to provide an optimized non-invasive application to measure abnormalities in the lung (for example, nodules, lesions, etc.) from a set of Computed Tomography (CT) images. The software is designed to support the physician in confirming the presence or absence of physician identified lung lesions (e.g. nodules). The software allows measurement of volume over time using a consistent standardized measurement protocol, thus providing an estimation of the volume doubling time. ALA software allows analysis and displays statistics for nodule characterization all the different nodule types. ALA optional Digital Contrast Agent (DCA) module is an automated highlight feature for the visual identification of possible lesions. Digital Contrast Agent (DCA) is a 3D filter that produces images that highlight spherical (S) and cylindrical (C) anatomical regions, such as nodules, cysts, scars, and vessels. Images are made available to the physician to aid in characterization of suspicious nodules and thus, the patient management care decision process. ALA provides additional information to the physician and is intended to compliment diagnosis based on classical techniques.
Device Story
Centricity AW Suite is a software interface integrating Centricity PACS Workstation with Volume Viewer on a single Windows platform; maintains common patient/exam context. Inputs: DICOM 3.0 compliant CT, MR, X-Ray Angio, NM, PET images. Processing: 3D reconstruction, segmentation, rendering, and automated analysis via specialized modules (AutoBone, Advanced Vessel Analysis, CT Colonography, CardIQ, Advanced Lung Analysis). Outputs: 2D/3D visualizations, measurements, lesion bookmarks, and statistical reports. Used in clinical settings by radiologists and physicians; aids in diagnosis, surgery, and treatment planning. Benefits: improved visualization of anatomy, standardized measurement of lung nodules, and efficient workflow for vessel/cardiac/colon analysis. Healthcare providers use outputs to confirm findings and guide patient management.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evidence consists of module verification, system integration testing, final acceptance validation, performance testing, and safety testing. No clinical study data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Software-only package; runs on Windows-based Centricity PACS workstation. Connectivity: DICOM 3.0 compliant. Features include 3D reconstruction, segmentation, and automated image filtering. No hardware components. Quality assurance via risk analysis, requirements/design reviews, and verification/validation testing.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by radiologists, clinicians, and referring physicians to process, review, analyze, and communicate 2D/3D medical images (CT, MR, X-Ray Angio, NM, PET) for diagnosis, surgery, and treatment planning. Specific applications include cardiovascular assessment (coronary stenosis, plaque density, ventricular function), colon screening (polyps, masses, lesions), bone segmentation in CT angiography, and lung nodule measurement/characterization. Prescription use only.
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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K06 1372
MAY 3 0 2006
## Section 2 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
| Date: | May 4, 2006 |
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| Submitter: | GE Healthcare Information Technologies<br>540 W Northwest Highway<br>Barrington, IL 60010 |
| Contact Person: | Karen M. Lunde<br>Sr. Regulatory Affairs Leader<br>GE Healthcare Information Technologies<br>Phone: (847) 277-6092<br>Fax: (414) 755-0655 |
| Device:<br>Trade Name: | Centricity® AW Suite Option |
| Common/Usual Name: | Picture Archiving and Communications Systems and Workstation |
| Classification Names: | The Centricity PACS is classified as:<br>21 CFR 892.2050 System, Image Processing, Radiological |
| | The predicate advanced applications are classified as:<br>21 CFR 892.1750 Computed Tomography X-ray System (accessory to) |
| Predicate Device: | K043415 Centricity PACS System<br>K993792: Smart Vessel Analysis Option<br>K042694: Advanced Lung Analysis II Option<br>K031871: AutoBone Option<br>K041267: Card IQ Analysis III Option<br>K041270: CT Colonography II Option<br>K041521: Volume Viewer Plus Option |
| Device Description: | Centricity AW Suite is a software option that provides an interface between<br>the Centricity Workstation (on a Windows platform) and Volume Viewer<br>with advanced analysis options such that both these applications can run<br>on a single platform while maintaining common patient and exam context.<br><br>Volume Viewer is a previously FDA cleared image analysis software option.<br>Optional advanced analysis extensions of the Volume Viewer application<br>have been previously cleared by FDA and include AutoBone, Advanced<br>Vessel Analysis, CT Colonography, CardiQ Analysis and Advanced Lung<br>Analysis. |
| Intended Use: | Centricity AW Suite is an optional software package that provides an<br>interface between the Centricity PACS Workstation and Volume Viewer<br>such that both applications can run on a single platform while maintaining<br>common patient & exam context. Optional advanced analysis extensions of<br>the Volume Viewer application include: AutoBone, Advanced Vessel<br>Analysis, CT Colonography, CardIQ Analysis, and Advanced Lung Analysis.<br><br>Volume Viewer allows the processing, review, analysis and communication<br>of 3D reconstructed images and their relationship to originally acquired<br>images from CT, MR, X-Ray Angio, NM and PET Scanning devices. The<br>combination of acquired images, reconstructed images, annotations and<br>measurements performed by the clinician are intended to provide to the<br>referring physician clinically relevant information for diagnosis, surgery and<br>treatment planning.<br><br>Advanced Vessel Analysis can be used in the analysis of 3D angiography<br>data. It provides a number of display, measurement and batch archive |
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features and will aid physicians in studying user-selected vessels for stenosis analysis, pre/post stent planning and directional vessel tortuosity visualization.
CardIQ Analysis allows the visualization of 2D and 3D medical image data of the heart derived from DICOM 3.0 compliant CT scans for the purpose of cardiovascular disease assessment. It provides functionality for 20/3D rendering, assessment of calcified and non-calcified plaque to determine the densities of the plaque within a coronary artery, ventricular function of the heart, and measurement tools to detect coronary artery stenosis. This product can be used to aid a trained physician to process, render, review, archive and visualize cardiac anatomy and coronary vessels.
CT Colonography allows the visualization of 2D and 3D medical image data of the colon derived from DICOM 3.0 compliant CT scans for the purpose of screening of a colon to detect polyps, masses, cancers, and other lesions. It provides functionality for 2D/3D rendering, bookmarking of suspected lesions, synchronized viewing of the 2D, 3D and 360 dissection views, and an object oriented endoluminal display. In comparison to Colonoscopy, this tool has an advantage of depth penetration due to its 3D presentation capability. It is intended for use by Radiologists, Clinicians, and referring Physicians to process, render, review, archive and distribute colon image studies.
AutoBone is intended to facilitate segmentation of bony structures from abdominal and extremity CT Angiography data.
Advanced Lung Analysis is intended to provide an optimized non-invasive application to measure abnormalities in the lung (for example, nodules, lesions, etc.) from a set of Computed Tomography (CT) images. The software is designed to support the physician in confirming the presence or absence of physician identified lung lesions (e.g. nodules). The software allows measurement of volume over time using a consistent standardized measurement protocol, thus providing an estimation of the volume doubling time. ALA software allows analysis and displays statistics for nodule characterization all the different nodule types. ALA optional Digital Contrast Agent (DCA) module is an automated highlight feature for the visual identification of possible lesions. Digital Contrast Agent (DCA) is a 3D filter that produces images that highlight spherical (S) and cylindrical (C) anatomical regions, such as nodules, cysts, scars, and vessels. Images are made available to the physician to aid in characterization of suspicious nodules and thus, the patient management care decision process. ALA provides additional information to the physician and is intended to compliment diagnosis based on classical techniques.
- The Centricity AW Suite Option employs the same functional scientific Technology: technology as its predicate devices.
- The subject of this 510k is a software option for the Centricity PACS Test Summary: workstation. The Centricity PACS System complies with the voluntary standards as detailed in Section 12 Specific Standards and Guidance. The following quality assurance measures were applied to the development of the Centricity AW Suite Option:
- Risk Analysis .
- Requirements Reviews .
- Design Reviews .
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- Testing on unit level (Module verification) ●
- Integration testing (System verification) .
- . Final acceptance testing (Validation)
- Performance testing .
- Safety testing .
GE considers features of the Centricity AW Suite Option equivalent to those Conclusion: of the predicate devices.
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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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GE Healthcare Information Technologies % Ms. Elizabeth Drew Senior Project Engineer/510(k) Reviewer Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. 455 East Trimble Road SAN JOSE CA 95131
Re: K061372
Trade/Device Name: Centricity AW Suite Option Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: May 16, 2006 Received: May 17, 2006
Dear Ms. Drew:
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 (Premarket Approval), 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.
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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 (OS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding 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 this letter:
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| 21 CFR 892.xxxx | (Radiology). | 240-276-0120 |
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Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act 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/industry/support/index.html
Sincerely yours,
Nancy C. brogdon
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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510(k) Number (if known): Unknown;
510(k) filed on May 4, 2006
Device Name: Centricity® AW Suite Option
## Indications for Use:
Centricity AW Suite is an optional software package that provides an interface between the Centricity PACS Workstation and Volume Viewer such that both applications can run on a single platform while maintaining common patient & exam context. Optional advanced analysis extensions of the Volume Viewer application include: AutoBone, Advanced Vessel Analysis, CT Colonography, CardIQ Analysis, and Advanced Lung Analysis.
Volume Viewer allows the processing, review, analysis and communication of 3D reconstructed images and their relationship to originally acquired images from CT, MR, X-Ray Angio, NM and PET Scanning devices. The combination of acquired images, reconstructed images, annotations and measurements performed by the clinician are intended to provide to the referring physician clinically relevant information for diagnosis, surgery and treatment planning.
Advanced Vessel Analysis can be used in the analysis of 3D angiography data. It provides a number of display, measurement and batch archive features and will aid physicians in studying user-selected vessels for stenosis analysis, pre/post stent planning and directional vessel tortuosity visualization.
CardIQ Analysis allows the visualization of 2D and 3D medical image data of the heart derived from DICOM 3.0 compliant CT scans for the purpose of cardiovascular disease assessment. It provides functionality for 20/30 rendering, assessment of calcified and non-calcified plaque to determine the densities of the plaque within a coronary artery, ventricular function of the heart, and measurement tools to detect coronary artery stenosis. This product can be used to aid a trained physician to process, render, review, archive and visualize cardiac anatomy and coronary vessels.
CT Colonography allows the visualization of 2D and 3D medical image data of the colon derived from DICOM 3.0 compliant CT scans for the purpose of screening of a colon to detect polyps, masses, cancers, and other lesions. It provides functionality for 2D/3D rendering, bookmarking of suspected lesions, synchronized viewing of the 2D. 3D and 360 dissection views, and an object oriented endoluminal display. In comparison to Colonoscopy, this tool has an advantage of depth penetration due to its 3D presentation capability. It is intended for use by Radiologists, Clinicians, and referring Physicians to process, render, review, archive and distribute colon image studies.
AutoBone is intended to facilitate segmentation of bony structures from abdominal and extremity CT Angiography data.
Advanced Lung Analysis is intended to provide an optimized non-invasive application to measure abnormalities in the lung (for example, nodules, lesions, etc.) from a set of Computed Tomography (CT) images. The software is designed to support the physician in confirming the presence of physician identified lung lesions (e.g. nodules). The software allows measurement of volume over time using a consistent standardized measurement protocol, thus providing an estimation of the volume doubling time. ALA software allows andlysis and displays statistics for nodule characterization all the different nodule types. ALA optional Digital Contrast Agent (DCA) module is an automated highlight feature for the visual identification of possible lesions. Digital Contrast Agent (DCA) is a 3D filter that produces images that highlight spherical (S) and cylindrical (C) anatomical regions, such as nodules, cysts, scars, and vessels. Images are made available to the physician to aid in characterization of suspicious nodules and thus, the patient management care decision process. ALA provides additional information to the physician and is intended to compliment diagnosis based on classical techniques.
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