ZedView is intended to be used to assist qualified medical professionals to perform fast and effective pre-operative planning for various surgical procedures related to hip and knee by using 2D image data. The software is basically intended to be standalone, however some part of the software provides features for communicating with PACS servers to acquire the CT data of various patients or to upload planned projects, images or reports to the servers. The software primarily provides import and storage of CT images of various patients in DICOM or other formats. Also, it provides a means of 3D templating of implants and positioning of fixation devices by calculating surgical parameters in simulated environments and performing 3D measurements on each pre-operative patient data, using 2D image viewing and manipulations, 3D visualizations and various MPR (Multi-Planar Reconstruction) functions. The software also provides separate modules that support pre-operative planning of hip and knee arthroplasty for 2D digital X-rav images obtained with the EOS imaging system by providing quasi-3D templating, 3D measurement, etc. Besides the functional modules for artificial joint replacement surgeries, the software also provides a module that incorporates planning and evaluations for osteotomy (Curved Periacetabular Osteotomy etc.).
Device Story
ZedView is a software package for pre-operative planning of hip and knee surgeries. It accepts 2D DICOM CT slices or digital X-ray images (e.g., from EOS systems) as input. The software performs 3D reconstruction, multi-planar reconstruction (MPR), and 3D templating of implants and fixation devices. It allows clinicians to simulate surgical parameters, perform 3D measurements, and visualize bone models in post-operative positions. Used in clinical settings by medical professionals, the software communicates with PACS servers to acquire patient data and upload reports. The output—visualizations, measurements, and templated plans—assists surgeons in selecting appropriate implants and planning surgical approaches, potentially improving planning accuracy and surgical outcomes.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Verification and validation were performed using test image data and real-life patient data to confirm the software meets intended use and performance requirements.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based medical image management system. Operates on PC workstations (Windows). Supports DICOM standard. Features include 3D visualization, MPR, and 3D templating. Connectivity via PACS integration. No patient contact. Standalone software architecture.
Indications for Use
Indicated for pre-operative planning for hip and knee surgical procedures, including artificial joint replacement (3D implant templating) and osteotomy. For use by licensed, qualified healthcare professionals.
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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## ''510(k) SUMMARY'' AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 807.92(c)
## 510(k) Owner's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Fax Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared.
Lexi Co., Ltd. Kyodo-Keikaku Bldg. 9F 3-36-6 Sugamo, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0002, JAPAN Phone: +81 (0)3 5394 4833 Fax: + 81 (0)3 5394 4834 E-mail: admin@lexi.co.jp Website: http://www.lexi.co.jp/
Contact Person:
Edward A. Kroll President, Spectre Solutions, Inc. and Representative Consultant for Lexi Co., Ltd. 5905 Fawn Lane Cleveland, Ohio 44141 Phone: (440) 546-9801 Fax: (440) 546-9124
Date Prepared: September 8, 2013
## Name of Device
- Trade Name: ZedView ●
- Common Name: Image Management Software
- Classification Name: Medical Image Management System, Product Code LLZ
#### Predicate Device
ZedView is substantially equivalent to the Meridian Technique Ltd. Orthoview™ (510(k) Accession Numbers: K032401 and K063327).
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## Device Description:
ZedView is a software package that provides computer-assisted 3D planning and evaluations using 2D image data in DICOM or other formats, for various pre-operative hip and knee surgical procedures. The software is composed of various modules as shown in Figure 1, below.
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ZedView is intended to be used to assist qualified medical professionals to perform fast and effective pre-operative planning for various surgical procedures related to hip and knee by using 2D image data. The software is basically intended to be standalone, however some part of the software provides features for communicating with PACS servers to acquire the CT data of various patients or to upload planned projects, images or reports to the servers.
The software primarily provides import and storage of CT images of various patients in DICOM or other formats. Also, it provides a means of 3D templating of implants and positioning of fixation devices by calculating surgical parameters in simulated environments and performing 3D measurements on each pre-operative patient data, using 2D image viewing and manipulations, 3D visualizations and various MPR (Multi-Planar Reconstruction) functions.
The software also provides separate modules that support pre-operative planning of hip and knee arthroplasty for 2D digital X-rav images obtained with the EOS imaging system by providing quasi-3D templating, 3D measurement, etc. Besides the functional modules for artificial joint replacement surgeries, the software also provides a module that incorporates planning and evaluations for osteotomy (Curved Periacetabular Osteotomy etc.).
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#### Intended Use
ZedView is intended to be used to assist qualified medical professionals to perform fast and effective pre-operative planning for various surgical procedures related to hip and knee by using 2D image data. The software is basically intended to be standalone, however some part of the software provides features for communicating with PACS servers to acquire the CT data of various patients or to upload planned projects, images or reports to the servers.
#### Predicate Device Comparison
The ZedView software is substantially equivalent to the Meridian Technique Ltd. Orthoview™ Software (K032401 and K063327). (See Page 11-1 for the comparative analysis).
#### Performance Data: (Non-clinical Testing)
The Lexi ZedView Software was fully tested, verified and validated by Lexi as part of its own internal design control requirements using the test image data or real-life patient data. Verification and validation results confirm that the ZedView Software meets its requirements for intended use and its performance requirements.
#### Conclusions of non-clinical tests
The results of the non-clinical tests confirm that ZedView is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the predicates.
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# ZedView/OrthoView Comparative Analysis
| Characteristic | Meridian Technique<br>OrthoView (K032401) | Meridian Technique<br>OrthoView (K063327) | Lexi ZedView |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Computer | PC Workstation | Personal computer or<br>Workstation/Server | Personal computer or<br>Workstation |
| Operating<br>System | Windows | Windows | Same |
| Availability of<br>Device | Can be configured to be<br>launched from within a<br>workstation environment or<br>as a standalone PC<br>application for planning<br>orthopedic procedures. | Same | Same |
| Source of<br>images | Receive digital images<br>from various sources<br>(including PACS system) | Same | Same |
| Processing of<br>data | Scaling of image facility | Same | Same |
| Superimposing<br>digital<br>Prosthetic<br>Templates | Permits overlay of<br>templates | Same | Same |
| Interactive<br>positioning of<br>template | Yes | Same | Same |
| Interactive<br>sizing of<br>template | Yes | Same | Same |
| Permits template<br>rotation | Yes | Same | Same |
| Provides<br>templating<br>support from<br>prosthetic<br>manufacturers. | Yes | Same | Same |
| Permits<br>automatic<br>scaling | Yes | Same | Semi-automatic<br>measurements |
| Pre-operative<br>planning | Allowed | Same | Same |
| Osteotomy<br>module | No | Yes | Yes |
| Patient contact | None | Same | Same |
| Control of life-<br>sustaining<br>devices | None | Same | Same |
| Human<br>intervention for<br>interpretation of | Required | Same | Same |
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| Characteristic | Meridian Technique<br>OrthoView (K032401) | Meridian Technique<br>OrthoView (K063327) | Lexi ZedView |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| images | | | |
| Ability to add<br>additional<br>modules when<br>available | Yes | Same | Same |
| Intended use | The OrthoviewTM system<br>is designed with the<br>intention that licensed<br>medical professionals can<br>access digitised medical X-<br>Ray images in DICOM or<br>other formats obtained<br>from a variety of<br>modalities such as PACS<br>systems, X-Ray digitisers<br>etc.<br>This permits the review of<br>such images and allows the<br>overlay of digitised images<br>of templates for prosthetic<br>devices thereby providing<br>an alternative to traditional<br>means of optically viewing<br>processed X-Ray films<br>overlaid with the acetate<br>templates of such<br>prostheses supplied by the<br>prosthetic manufacturer.<br>OrthoviewTM provides the<br>means of recording, storing<br>and retrieving the<br>templating process steps<br>performed by the licensed<br>medical professional when<br>assessing the<br>optimum prosthetic device<br>for a particular patient.<br>The OrthoviewTM system<br>does not have any function<br>such as image acquisition,<br>image storage etc, this is<br>the responsibility of the<br>systems alongside which<br>OrthoviewTM operates.<br>The OrthoviewTM system<br>does not specify the<br>requirements for the<br>prosthetic template - this is<br>the responsibility of the<br>prosthetic manufacturer. | OrthoviewTM intended use is to<br>enable a suitably licensed and<br>qualified healthcare<br>professional access to medical<br>images with the intention of<br>using such images, in conjunction<br>with templates for prosthetic and<br>fixation devices, for the purposes<br>of choosing the nature and<br>characteristics of the<br>prosthetic/fixation device to be<br>used when<br>planning a potential surgical<br>procedure. In addition, Trauma<br>and Osteotomy modules and<br>Trauma Templates are included<br>to extend the range of<br>functionality available to the<br>healthcare professional. | ZedView is intended to be<br>used to assist qualified<br>medical professionals to<br>perform fast and effective pre-<br>operative planning for various<br>surgical procedures related to<br>hip and knee by using 2D<br>image data. The software is<br>basically intended to be<br>standalone, however some<br>part of the software provides<br>features for communicating<br>with PACS servers to acquire<br>the CT data of various<br>patients or to upload planned<br>projects, images or reports to<br>the servers.<br>The software primarily<br>provides import and storage<br>of CT images of various<br>patients in DICOM or other<br>formats and provides a means<br>of 3D templating of implants<br>and positioning of fixation<br>devices by calculating<br>surgical parameters in<br>simulated environments and<br>performing 3D measurements<br>on each pre-operative patient<br>data using 2D image viewing<br>and manipulations, 3D<br>visualizations and various<br>MPR (Multi-Planar<br>Reconstruction) functions.<br>The software also provides<br>separate modules that support<br>pre-operative planning of hip<br>and knee arthroplasty for 2D<br>digital X-ray images obtained<br>with the EOS imaging system<br>by providing quasi-3D<br>templating, 3D measurement,<br>etc.<br>Besides the functional<br>modules for artificial joint<br>replacement surgeries, the<br>software also provides a |
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| Characteristic | Meridian Technique<br>OrthoView (K032401) | Meridian Technique<br>OrthoView (K063327) | Lexi ZedView |
|------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | | | module that incorporates<br>planning and evaluations for<br>osteotomy (Curved<br>Periacetabular Osteotomy<br>etc.). |
| Indications for<br>use | OrthoviewTM is indicated<br>for use when a suitably<br>licensed and qualified<br>healthcare professional<br>requires access to medical<br>images with the intention<br>of using such images, in<br>conjunction with templates<br>for prosthetic devices, for<br>the purposes of choosing<br>the nature and<br>characteristics of the<br>prosthetic device to be used<br>when planning a potential<br>surgical procedure. | OrthoviewTM is indicated for use<br>when a suitably licensed and<br>qualified healthcare professional<br>requires access to medical images<br>with the intention of using such<br>images, in conjunction with<br>templates for prosthetic and<br>fixation devices, for the purposes<br>of choosing the nature and<br>characteristics of the<br>prosthetic/fixation device to be<br>used when planning a potential<br>surgical procedure. In addition,<br>Trauma and Osteotomy modules<br>and Trauma Templates are<br>provided to extend the range of<br>functionality available to<br>healthcare professionals. | Pre-operative planning for<br>various surgical procedures<br>related to hip and knee like<br>artificial joint replacement<br>(3D templating of implants),<br>osteotomy. |
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## Discussion of Differences
## Important Differences
## 1. Image format
OrthoView uses digital X-ray image data, ZedView provides pre-operative planning from CT sliced image data.
## Discussion:
The CT image data provides more relevant information than the X-ray images, thus offers a better and precise pre-operative planning, while the intended use and the indications for use remain the same. Besides, ZedView also contains separate operational modules (ZedHip-EOS, ZedKnee-EOS) for providing pre-operative planning for hip and knee using the digital X-ray (DX modality) images from the EOS imaging systems.
## 2. Templating system
In contrast to the conventional 2D templating of OrthoView. ZedView provides CTbased 3D templating system. In addition to the template overlays in 2D cross-sectional images, the software allows user to place and register the 3D imported models of implants or fixation devices over the 3D reconstructed bone models and also provides 3D movement (translation, rotation) of the implants. In addition. ZedView offers visualization of bone models in various simulated post-operative positions and calculation of surgical parameters with respect to various coordinate systems.
## Discussion:
The 3D templating system provides flexibility and extension of functionality by providing additional information (surgical parameters, range of motion analysis, etc.) for pre-operative planning than the 2D templating systems. Moreover, the 3D visualizations of bone and implant models help visualize elements that cannot be visualized in 2D, thus allowing for intuitive, effective and more accurate and precise planning.
## 3. Osteotomy operational module
In addition to the joint replacement modules, the Osteotomy module in ZedView also offers simulations, measurements, surgical parameters calculations, etc. in 3D.
## Discussion:
Similar to the discussion in section 2 above, the extra information and the 3D visualization of simulated bone models allow for intuitive, effective and more accurate and precise planning.
## Conclusion
While there are some differences between ZedView and its predicates, these differences are minor and do not affect device substantial equivalence. It has the same basic operational principles and technical characteristics as its predicates and it functions in the same manner. Additionally, it has the indications for use and intended function and
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use and performs as well as or better than its predicates. Therefore, Lexi believes that ZedView is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices cited within this submission.
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LEXI Co., Ltd. % Mr. Edward Kroll President Spectre Solutions, Inc. 5905 Fawn Lane CLEVELAND OH 44141
Re: K133022
Trade/Device Name: ZedView Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: February 20, 2014 Received: February 21, 2014
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ZedView is indicated for pre-operative planning for various surgical procedures related to hip and knee, such as artificial joint replacement (3D templating of implants) and osteotomy.
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Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.