ATHEROEDGE
Device Facts
| Record ID | K122022 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | ATHEROEDGE |
| Applicant | Atheropoint, LLC |
| Product Code | LLZ · Radiology |
| Decision Date | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 892.2050 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Software as a Medical Device, Real-World Evidence |
Real-World Evidence
| Submission | Device | Sponsor | RWD Sources | RWE Use Summary | Key Tags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K122022 · Sep 26, 2012 | ATHEROEDGE | Atheropoint, LLC | Retrospective longitudinal study cohort | Retrospective ultrasound images from a longitudinal study were used to validate the software's automated Intima-Media Thickness (IMT) measurement performance against manual caliper measurements and expert reader assessments. | Retrospective; Longitudinal study; Ultrasound; IMT measurement |
Clinical Evidence
| Study Design | Population | Comparator | Key Endpoints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retrospective validation study | 50 subjects (carotid ultrasound images); Sample Size: 200 images from 50 subjects | Manual caliper measurements and expert reader measurements | Intima-Media Thickness (IMT) measurement accuracy (within 5% tolerance) |
Indications for Use
The AtheroEdge™ software is a Window's-based application program used on a personal computer for an automatic measurement of the Intima-Media Thickness (IMT) of the carotid artery from images obtained from ultrasound systems.
Device Story
AtheroEdge is a Windows-based software application for personal computers. It receives ultrasound images of the carotid artery (DICOM, JPEG, or BMP formats) transferred from an ultrasound machine. The software allows the user to define a region of interest (ROI) on the distal wall of the carotid artery. Proprietary algorithms automatically measure the Intima-Media Thickness (IMT) and its variability within the ROI. The device generates, displays, and prints reports containing these measurements and stores data in a database. It is intended for use by physicians as an adjunctive tool to assist in assessing patient cardiovascular health. The device benefits patients by providing automated, objective measurements of carotid IMT, which can be used alongside other clinical data to evaluate cardiovascular risk.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validation study used 200 retrospective carotid ultrasound images from 50 subjects. Performance was benchmarked against manual caliper measurements from a commercial ultrasound system and mean measurements from two radiological expert readers. Results showed AtheroEdge measurements were within a 5% tolerance of both manual and expert reader benchmarks.
Technological Characteristics
Windows-based software application; supports DICOM, JPEG, and BMP image formats; utilizes proprietary algorithms for automated IMT measurement; standalone deployment on PC; no dedicated medical hardware required; complies with DICOM, ISO JPEG, and Windows BMP standards.
Indications for Use
Indicated for automatic measurement of carotid artery Intima-Media Thickness (IMT) from ultrasound images to assist physicians in assessing cardiovascular health.
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).