K120778 · Ge Hangwei Medical Systems Co., Ltd. · LNH · Mar 27, 2012 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K120778
Device Name
BRIVO MR355
Applicant
Ge Hangwei Medical Systems Co., Ltd.
Product Code
LNH · Radiology
Decision Date
Mar 27, 2012
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1000
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Brivo MR355 is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions of the body. Depending on the region of interest being imaged, contrast agents may be used. The images produced by the Brivo MR355 reflect the spatial distribution or molecular environment of nuclei exhibiting magnetic resonance. These images and/or spectra when interpreted by a trained physician yield information that may assist in diagnosis.
Device Story
1.5T superconducting MRI system; acquires data via time-varying magnetic fields (gradients) and RF transmissions; supports up to 8 independent receive channels. Input: magnetic resonance signals from body tissues. Output: axial, sagittal, coronal, oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and dynamic images. Used in clinical settings by trained physicians to assist in diagnosis. Modified to include 4-ch Breast Array Coil and VIBRANT/3D FIESTA-C clinical applications. System conforms to NEMA DICOM standards for image communication.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies required. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical bench testing, including risk analysis, requirements/design reviews, and performance/safety verification. Clinical images from validation included in submission.
Technological Characteristics
1.5T superconducting magnet; 8-channel data acquisition system; multi-coil element support. Imaging planes: sagittal, coronal, axial, oblique, double oblique. Connectivity: NEMA DICOM compliant. Software: reconstruction algorithms for pulse sequences.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as a whole-body diagnostic MRI scanner for patients requiring imaging of head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions. Produces axial, sagittal, coronal, oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and dynamic images. Contrast agents may be used.
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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Device Description:
## MAR 2 7 2012
# GE Healthcare 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
## 510(k) Summary
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided:
| Date: | October 17, 2011 |
|------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Submitter: | GE Hangwei Medical Systems Co.,Ltd. No.2 Yong Chang North Road, Beijing Economic & Tech Development Area Beijing, 100176, P.R.China |
| Primary Contact Person: | Ruoqian Liu Regulatory Affairs Manager GE Hangwei Medical Systems Co.,Ltd. 86-10-58068943 (Tel) 86-10-67803267 (Fax) ruoqian.liu@med.ge.com |
| Secondary Contact Person: | Glen Sabin Regulatory Affairs Director GE Healthcare (GE Medical Systems, LLC) (262) 521-6848 (262) 894-4968 Glen.Sabin@med.ge.com |
| Establishment Registration Number: | 9613445 |
| Device Trade Name: | GE 1.5T Brivo MR355 |
| Common/Usual Name: | Magnetic Resonance Imaging System |
| Classification | 21 C.F.R. 892.1000 Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic Device |
| Names:Product Code: | LNH |
| Predicate Device(s): | K103330, GE 1.5T Brivo MR355/Optima MR360 |
The modified Brivo MR355 adds (1) one dedicated coil: 4-ch Breast Array Coil: (2) two clinical applications: VIBRANT and 3D FIESTA-C. The coil and clinical applications are standard for predicate Optima MR360 (K103330). All utilize superconducting magnets, gradients, and radio frequency coils and electronics to acquire data in single voxel, two dimensional, or three dimensional datasets.
The 1.5T Brivo MR355 features a superconducting magnet at 1:5 Tesla. The data acquisition system operating accommodates up to 8 independent receive channels in various increments, and multiple independent coil elements per channel The system uses a during a single acquisition series. combination of time-varying magnetic fields (gradients) and RF transmissions to obtain information regarding the density and
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# GE Healthcare
## 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
position of elements exhibiting magnetic resonance. The system can image in the sagittal, coronal, axial, oblique and double oblique planes, using various pulse sequences and reconstruction algorithms. The 1.5T Brivo MR355 is designed to conform to NEMA DICOM standards (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine).
Intended Use:
The Brivo MR355 is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions of the body. Depending on the region of interest being imaged, contrast agents may be used. The images produced by the Brivo MR355 reflect the spatial distribution or molecular environment of nuclei exhibiting magnetic resonance. These images and/or spectra when interpreted by a trained physician yield information that may assist in diagnosis.
Technology:
Determination of Substantial Equivalence:
GE 1.5T Brivo MR355 employs the same fundamental scientific technology as its predicate device.
## Summary of Non-Clinical Tests:
GE 1.5T Brivo MR355 system is designed for compliance to the medical standards as detailed in the Section 9.1 and 18 of this. premarket submission. The following quality assurance measures were applied to the development of the system:
- Risk Analysis .
- Requirements Reviews ●
- Design Reviews .
- Performance Testing (Verification) .
- Safety Testing (Verification) ●
- � Internal and External Evaluation (Validation)
## Summary of Clinical Tests:
The subject of this premarket submission, GE 1.5T Brivo MR355, did not require clinical studies to support substantial equivalence. However, clinical images from validation have been included in Section 20 of this submission.
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# GE Healthcare 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
Conclusion: GE Healthcare considers the GE 1.5T Brivo MR355 to be as safe, as effective, and performance is substantially equivalent to the predicate device(s).
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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
MAR 2 7 2012
Mr. Ruoquian Liu Regulatory Affairs Manager, MR Modality GE Hangwei Medical Systems Co., Ltd. No. 2 Yong Chang North Road, Beijing Economic & Tech Development Area 100176 BEIJING BEIJING CHINA
Re: K120778
Trade/Device Name: GE 1.5T Brivo MR355 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1000 Regulation Name: Magnetic resonance diagnostic device Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LNH Dated: December 29, 2011 Received: March 14, 2012
## Dear Mr. Liu:
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,
Janine M. Morris
Acting 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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# GE Healthcare 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: GE 1.5T Brivo MR355
Indications for Use:
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Prescription Use_ X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
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