AZE VirtualPlace - MR Flow Analysis software option for use with AZE VirtualPlace workstation is intended for post-processing of DICOM compliant velocity-encoded MRI imaging data for visualization and quantitative analysis of arterial vessels and heart valves. The MR Flow Analysis software calculates and displays the following parameters: mean/minimum/maximum and standard deviation of blood velocity in the selected region of interest (ROI); velocity and volume flow as function of time; stroke volume and cardiac output, and provides graphs of the velocity and volume. These parameters may be useful for a trained physician in supporting the determination of a diagnosis.
Device Story
AZE VirtualPlace - MR Flow Analysis is an optional post-processing software module for the AZE VirtualPlace workstation. It ingests DICOM-compliant velocity-encoded MRI data via offline media or digital network. The software enables ROI-based analysis of arterial vessels and heart valves; it calculates blood flow velocity (mean, min, max, standard deviation) and volume flow over time, stroke volume, and cardiac output. Outputs include graphical representations of velocity and volume flow. Used in clinical settings by physicians to support diagnostic determinations. The software facilitates quantitative and visual assessment of hemodynamic parameters derived from MRI imaging.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Performance was validated via bench testing comparing the subject device's quantitative output to the cmr42 Cardiac MR Software using a set of test images.
Indicated for use by trained physicians to perform post-processing, visualization, and quantitative analysis of velocity-encoded MRI data for arterial vessels and heart valves. No specific age or gender restrictions stated.
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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AZE VirtualPlace - MR Flow Analysis software 510(k) Premarket Notification
MAY 2 4 2011
# 510(k) Summary
#### Date Prepared
May 13, 2011
#### Submitter
AZE, Ltd. Marunouchi Trust Tower NORTH 13F, 1-8-1 Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan Phone: +81-3-3212-7721 Fax: +81-3212-7722 Contact Person: Yuki Kitajima
#### General Information
Proprietary Name: AZE VirtualPlace – MR Flow Analysis software Common Name: MR Flow Analysis Classification Name: System, Image Processing, Radiology CFR Reference: 21 CFR 892.2050 Class: II Product Code: 90 LLZ
#### Predicate Devices
MRI-FLOW analytical software package (K994282) from MEDIS medical imaging systems B.V. and cmr42 Cardiac MR Software (K082628) from Circle Cardiovascular Imaging, Inc.
## Device Description
AZE VirtualPlace - MR Flow Analysis software is an optional post-processing software designed to be installed on and used with AZE VirtualPlace workstation (cleared under K060453), which accepts, transfers, displays, stores, and digitally process DICOM medical images from a variety of diagnostic imaging systems (such as CT, MRI, or from image archives) for viewing, image
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manipulation, communication, printing and quantification. The MR Flow Analysis retrieves velocity-encoded MRI imaging data via electric media (offline), such as CD-ROM, or digital network (online), and facilitates the visualization and quantitative analysis for arterial vessels and heart valves. The MR Flow Analysis enables to calculate blood flow velocity and flow volume in region(s) of interest (ROI[s]) from the velocity-encoded MR data, and provide quantitative and visual analysis by displaying graphical parameters such as Mean/Minimum/Maximum velocity, Standard deviation, Velocity and volume flow as function of time, Stroke volume, and Cardiac output.
#### Intended Use
AZE VirtualPlace - MR Flow Analysis software for use with AZE VirtualPlace workstation is intended for post-processing of DICOM compliant velocity-encoded MRI imaging data for visualization and quantitative analysis of arterial vessels and heart valves. The MR Flow Analysis enables to calculate and display the parameters: mean/minimum/maximum and standard deviation of blood velocity in region of interest (ROI), velocity and volume flow as function of time, stroke volume and cardiac output, with graphs of the velocity and volume. These parameters may be useful for a trained physician in supporting the determination of a diagnosis.
## Technological Characteristics
AZE VirtualPlace - MR Flow Analysis software has similar technological characteristics to the currently marketed predicate devices listed above.
### Performance Data (non-clinical or clinical)
AZE VirtualPlace - MR Flow Analysis software is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices based on descriptive data, software features and indications for use. In addition, the AZE VirtualPlace - MR Flow Analysis software was quantitatively validated by comparing its output to that of one of the predicate devices (cmr42 Cardiac MR Software) for the same set of test images.
#### Conclusions
The technological characteristics and performance data for AZE VirtualPlace - MR Flow Analysis software demonstrates it is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room – WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
- AZE: Ittd. % Mr. Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services, LLC 1394 25th Street NW BUFFALO MN 55313
MAY 2 4 2011
Re: K102534
Trade/Device Name: AZE VitualPlace™ – MR Flow Analysis software Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: May 17, 2011 Received: May 18, 2011
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 class II (Special Controls), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 800 to 895. 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 Parts 801 and 809); medical device reporting (reporting of
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medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); and good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820). 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 Parts 801 and 809), please contact the Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety at (301) 796-5450. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office
of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
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) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely Yours.
Mary S Patel
Mary S. Pastel, Sc.D. Director Division of Radiological Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### 4.0 Indication for Use statement
| 510(k) Number (if known): | Not assigned |
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| Device-Name: | AZE VirtualPlace™ - MR Flow Analysis software |
| Indications For Use: | AZE VirtualPlace - MR Flow Analysis software option for use with AZE VirtualPlace workstation is intended for post-processing of DICOM compliant velocity-encoded MRI imaging data for visualization and quantitative analysis of arterial vessels and heart valves. The MR Flow Analysis software calculates and displays the following parameters: mean/minimum/maximum and standard deviation of blood velocity in the selected region of interest (ROI); velocity and volume flow as function of time; stroke volume and cardiac output, and provides graphs of the velocity and volume. These parameters may be useful for a trained physician in supporting the determination of a diagnosis. |
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