NORDICBRAINEX SOFTWARE, VERSION 1.0
Device Facts
| Record ID | K092102 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | NORDICBRAINEX SOFTWARE, VERSION 1.0 |
| Applicant | Nordicimaginglab AS |
| Product Code | LLZ · Radiology |
| Decision Date | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 892.2050 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Software as a Medical Device |
Indications for Use
nordicBrainEx is an image processing software package to be used by trained professionals including but not limited to physicians and medical technicians. The software runs on a standard "off-the-shelf" PC workstation and can be used to perform image viewing, processing and analysis of medical images. Data and images are acquired through DICOM compliant imaging devices and modalities. nordicBrainEx provides both viewing and analysis capabilities of functional and dynamic imaging datasets acquired with MRI or other relevant modalities, including blood oxygen level dependent (BOLD) fMRI, diffusion weighted MRI (DWI) / fiber tracking and dynamic analysis. BOLD fMRI: BOLD analysis is used to highlight small magnetic susceptibility changes in the human brain in areas with altered blood-flow resulting from neuronal activity. DWI/Fiber Tracking: Diffusion analysis is used to visualize local water diffusion properties from the analysis of diffusion-weighted MRI data. Fiber tracking utilize the directional dependency of the diffusion to display the white matter structure in the brain. Dynamic Analysis: Dynamic analysis is used for visualization and analysis of dynamic imaging data of the brain, showing properties of changes in contrast over time where such techniques are useful or necessary.
Device Story
Post-processing software for functional MRI data; runs on standard Windows PC workstation. Inputs: DICOM-compliant imaging data (BOLD fMRI, DWI, dynamic imaging). Processing: Analyzes BOLD signals for blood-flow changes; calculates water diffusion properties for fiber tracking; performs dynamic contrast analysis over time. Outputs: Visualizations and reports for clinical review. Used in clinical environments by physicians and technicians to assist in evaluating brain structure and function. Benefits: Enables efficient clinical workflow for complex neuroimaging analysis; aids in visualizing white matter structure and neuronal activity-related blood flow changes.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Verification and validation activities were performed to ensure the software meets design specifications and user needs.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based image processing application; runs on standard off-the-shelf Windows PC workstation; DICOM-compliant; supports BOLD fMRI, DWI/fiber tracking, and dynamic imaging analysis.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by trained professionals (physicians, medical technicians) to view, process, and analyze medical images (MRI/other modalities) for BOLD fMRI, DWI/fiber tracking, and dynamic brain imaging analysis.
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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