K062860 · Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd. · LNH · Oct 27, 2006 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K062860
Device Name
MODIFICATION TO SUPEROPEN 0.23T, MODEL NAM-P023A
Applicant
Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd.
Product Code
LNH · Radiology
Decision Date
Oct 27, 2006
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1000
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Superopen 0.23T(Modified) is intended to produce images that reflect the spatial distribution of protons (hydrogen nuclei) exhibiting magnetic resonance. The NMR properties that determine the image appearance are proton density, spin-lattice relaxation time (T), spin-spin relaxation time (T2) and flow. When interpreted by a trained physician, these images provide information that can be useful in determining a diagnosis. The Superopen 0.23T(Modified) is an imaging device, and is intended to provide the physician with the ability to perform magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) non-invasively and without the use of ionizing radiation. The MRI system produces transverse, coronal, sagittal, oblique, and curved cross-sectional images that display the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities. The images produced by MRI system reflect the spatial distribution of protons (hydrogen nuclei) exhibiting magnetic resonance. The NMR properties that determine the image appearance are proton density, spin-lattice relaxation time (T1), spin-spin relaxation time (T2), and flow. When interpreted by a trained physician, these images provide information that can be useful in diagnosis determination.
Device Story
Superopen 0.23T(Modified) is a 0.35T permanent magnet MRI system; utilizes NdFeB magnet material. System acquires proton magnetic resonance signals; transforms inputs via gradient subsystems (X, Y, Z planes) and RF subsystems for signal transmission/reception. Produces 2D/3D cross-sectional images (transverse, coronal, sagittal, oblique, curved) of head, body, spine, and extremities. Operated by trained clinicians in clinical settings. Console computer with interactive Windows-based interface manages scanning, image reconstruction, and archiving. Physicians interpret images to assist in diagnosis. Benefits include non-invasive diagnostic imaging without ionizing radiation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
0.35T permanent magnet MRI system; NdFeB magnet material. Gradient subsystem for X, Y, Z fields; RF subsystem for signal processing. 2D/3D imaging capabilities. Standards: IEC60601-1, IEC60601-2-33, 21 CFR Subchapter J, IEC60825-1, DICOM 3.0, NEMA MS Series (MS1-MS8).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring non-invasive MRI imaging of the head, body, spine, and extremities. Supports T1, T2, proton density weighted imaging, diffusion weighted imaging, and MR Angiography.
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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## Attachment 1
### OCT 2 7 2006
## Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
Page 1 of 2
This 510(k) summary of Safety and Effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.87(h)
### General Information:
| Product Name: | Superopen 0.23T |
|---------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Product Model: | NAM-P023 A |
| CFR Section: | 21 CFR Part 892.1000<br>Magnetic resonance diagnostic device |
| Classification Name: | System, Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| Product Code: | LNH |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Applicable Standard: | IEC60601-1, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General<br>Requirements for Safety<br>IEC60601-2-33, Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-33: Particular<br>requirements for the safety of magnetic resonance equipment for<br>medical diagnosis<br>21 CFR Subchapter J, Radiological Health<br>IEC60825-1, Safety of laser products-Part1:Equipment classification,<br>requirement and user's guide<br>DICOM 3.0<br>NEMA MS Series (MS1 - MS8) |
| Manufacture and<br>Distributor: | Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd.<br>No.3-11, Wenhua Road, Heping District,<br>Shenyang, China<br>Post Code : 110004 |
| Submitter: | Contact : Tianyanfang<br>Title : Manager of Q&R Department<br>Tel : 86-24-83660649<br>Fax : 86-24-83780480<br>E-Mail : Tianyanfang@neusoft.com<br>Summary prepared : August 15th, 2006 |
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#### Safety and Effectiveness information
Intended Uses:
The Superopen 0.23T(Modified) is intended to produce images that reflect the spatial distribution of protons (hydrogen nuclei) exhibiting magnetic resonance. The NMR properties that determine the image appearance are proton density, spin-lattice relaxation time (T), spin-spin relaxation time (T2) and flow. When interpreted by a trained physician, these images provide information that can be useful in determining a diagnosis.
Device Description:
The Superopen 0.23T(Modified) is a 0.35T permanent magnet MRI system. The magnet is mainly made of NdFeB material. The system software based on Windows (TM) is an interactive program with user-friendly interface. Its functions cover scanning control, image reconstruction and image/archive management and maintenance.
Predicated Device:
K033315 : Superopen 0.23T
Statement of Substantial Equivalence:
The Superopen 0.23T(Modified) is of comparable type and substantially equivalent to the Superopen 0.23T (K033315) in that they are similar in technology and intended uses. It is a modified product based on the Superopen 0.23T. Both of these systems are open-permanent-magnet MR Imaging System, use Gradient Subsystem to provide controlled and uniform gradient magnet fields in the X, Y and Z planes, and use RF Subsystem to complete the function of RF signal transmitting/receiving and processing. Image reconstruction is controlled by console's computer that has an interactive user interface, and the system produces 2D and 3D image that can be filmed or electronically stored for future review. Both of these systems have the traditional MRI unit.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Cornorate Blvd. Rockville MD 20850
Mr. Tian Yanfang Manager of Quality Management Department Neusoft Medical System Co., Ltd No.3-11, Wenhua Road, Heping District Shenvang, Liaoning, 110004 R.P. CHINA
OCT 2 7 2006
Re: K062860
Trade/Device Name: Superopen 0.23T Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1000 Regulation Name: Magnetic resonance diagnostic device Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LNH Dated: September 20, 2006 Received: September 25, 2006
#### Dear Mr. Yanfang:
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.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) I mis letter will and in Jours substantial equivalence of your device of your device to a legally premailer nodicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
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Nancy C. Hogdon
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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# Neusoft
510(k)
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510(k) Number (if Known)
Device Name: Superopen 0.23T Indications for use:
indications for use.
The Superopen 0.23T(Modified) is an imaging device, and is intended to provide the physician with The bapt open olds it (1/2 and invasively and without the use of ionizing radiation. The MRI system produces transverse, coronal, sagittal, oblique, and curved cross-sectional images that display the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities. The images produced by MRI system reflect the spatial distribution of protons (hydrogen nuclei) exhibiting magnetic resonance. The NMR properties that determine the image appearance are proton density, spin-lattice relaxation time (T1), spin-spin relaxation time (T2), and flow. When interpreted by a trained physician, these images provide information that can be useful in diagnosis determination.
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The indications for use are as follows:
| Anatomical Region: | Head, Body, Spine, Extremities |
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| Nucleus excited: | Proton |
| Diagnostic uses: | T1, T2, proton density weighted imaging |
| | Diffusion weighted imaging |
| | MR Angiography |
| | Imaging processing |
| Imaging capabilities: | 2D, 3D Spin Echo( SE ) |
| | Short time inversion recovery (STIR) |
| | Fluid attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) |
| | 2D,3D Field Echo (FE) |
| | 2D, 3D Field Echo with Spoiler (FESP) |
| | 2D FESP Multi-Slice (FESP-MS) |
| | 2D and 3D Field Echo Steady State FID with rephasing |
| | gradient (FESS-FID) |
| | 2D, 3D Fast Spin Echo (FSE) |
| | 2D, 3D MRCP |
| | MR Angiography |
| | 2D, 3D TOF |
| | MTC |
| | Echo Planar Imaging (EPI) |
| | Multi-shot SE / FE |
| | Diffusion |
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