K133674 · Philips Healthcare (Cleveland) · JAK · Nov 21, 2014 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K133674
Device Name
PHILIPS IQON SPECTRAL CT
Applicant
Philips Healthcare (Cleveland)
Product Code
JAK · Radiology
Decision Date
Nov 21, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1750
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Philips IQon Spectral CT is a Computed Tomography X-Ray System intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories. The IQon Spectral CT system acquires one CT dataset – composed of data from a higher-energy detected x-ray spectrum and a lowerenergy detected x-ray spectrum. The two spectra may be used to analyze the differences in the energy dependence of the attenuation coefficient of different materials. This allows for the generation of images at energies selected from the available spectrum and to provide information about the chemical composition of the body materials and/or contrast agents. Additionally, materials analysis provides for the quantification and graphical display of attenuation, material density, and effective atomic number. This information may be used by a trained healthcare professional as a diagnostic tool for the visualization and analysis of anatomical and pathological structures.
Device Story
Whole-body CT system; acquires dual-energy x-ray transmission data via rotating gantry and detector array; transforms data into cross-sectional images and spectral material analysis. Components include scanner, patient couch, operator console, Spectral Reconstruction System, and Spectral CT Viewer. Used in clinical settings by trained healthcare professionals. Outputs include conventional CT images, monoenergetic images, material density maps (e.g., Iodine/Water, Calcium/Uric Acid), effective atomic number maps, and attenuation curves. Enables material differentiation, beam hardening reduction, and calcium blooming reduction. Assists clinicians in visualizing anatomical/pathological structures and quantifying material composition; improves diagnostic confidence through spectral information.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical evaluation consisted of a qualitative assessment of collected clinical images. The study aimed to ensure images constructed by the system met user needs for the visualization and analysis of anatomical and pathological structures. No specific sample size, sensitivity, or specificity metrics were reported.
Technological Characteristics
Whole-body CT system with rotating gantry, x-ray tube, and detector array. Features spectral imaging capability via dual-energy data acquisition. Conforms to IEC 61223-3-5:2004 for CT performance (CTDI, noise, spatial resolution, etc.). Includes Spectral Reconstruction System and Spectral CT Viewer software. Connectivity includes workstation hardware for data acquisition, display, storage, and post-processing.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as a diagnostic tool for the visualization and analysis of anatomical and pathological structures in patients requiring computed tomography imaging.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A computed tomography x-ray system is a diagnostic x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc. % Ms. Catherine M. Connell Regulatory Affairs Specialist 595 Miner Road CLEVELAND OH 44143
November 21, 2014
Re: K133674
Trade/Device Name: Philips IOon Spectral CT Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulation Name: Computed tomography x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JAK Dated: October 23, 2014 Received: October 24, 2014
Dear Ms. Connell:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Robert A Ochs
for
Janine M. Morris Director Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K133674
Device Name Philips IQon Spectral CT
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Philips IQon Spectral CT is a Computed Tomography X-Ray System intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment parts, and accessories.
The IQon Spectral CT system acquires one CT dataset – composed of data from a higher-energy detected x-ray spectrum and a lower- energy detected x-ray spectramay be used to analyze the differences in the energy dependence of the attenuation coefficient of different materials. This allows for the generation of images at energies selected from the available spectrum and to provide information about the chemical composition of the body materials and/or contrast agents. Additionally, materials analysis provides for the quantification and graphical display of attenuation, material density, and effective atomic number.
This information may be used by a trained healthcare professional as a diagnostic tool for the visualization and analysis of anatomical and pathological structures.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <div> <span> <span style="font-size: 16px;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> <span>☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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#### Section 5: 510(k) Summary [As required by 21 CFR 807.92(c)]
| Applicant's Name:<br>Address: | Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc.<br>595 Miner Road<br>Cleveland, OH 44143<br>USA |
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| Telephone number: | +1 440 483 3000 |
| Contact Person:<br>Title:<br>Address: | Catherine M. Connell<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>595 Miner Road<br>Cleveland, OH 44143<br>USA |
| Telephone number:<br>Fax number:<br>E-mail: | +1 440 483 5581<br>+1 440 483 4918<br>catherine.connell@philips.com |
| 510(k) Summary<br>Date of Preparation: | 23-October-2014 |
| Device Trade Name: | Philips IQon Spectral CT |
| Common or Usual Name: | Computed tomography x-ray system |
| Classification<br>Name:<br>Regulation:<br>Class:<br>Product Code:<br>Panel: | Computed tomography x-ray system<br>21 CFR 892.1750<br>II<br>JAK<br>Radiology |
| Predicate devices | Philips Brilliance iCT (K131773) |
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The Philips IQon Spectral CT is a whole-body computed Device Description: tomography (CT) X-Ray System featuring a continuously rotating x-ray tube and detectors gantry and multi-slice capability. The acquired x-ray transmission data is reconstructed by computer into cross-sectional images of the body taken at different angles and planes. This device also includes signal analysis and display equipment; patient and equipment supports; components; and accessories. The Philips IQon Spectral CT includes the detector array previously described in K131773 "Modified Brilliance iCT".
> The IQon Spectral CT consists of three main components – a scanner system that includes a rotating gantry, a movable patient couch, and an operator console for control and image reconstruction; a Spectral Reconstruction System; and a Spectral CT Viewer. On the gantry, the main active components are the x-ray high voltage (HV) power supply, the x-ray tube, and the detection system.
> In addition to the above components and the software operating them, the system includes workstation hardware and software for data acquisition; and image display, manipulation, storage, and filming, as well as post-processing into views other than the original axial images. Patient supports (positioning aids) are used to position the patient.
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The Philips IQon Spectral CT is a Computed Tomography X-Ray Intended Use: System intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
> The IQon Spectral CT system acquires one CT dataset – composed of data from a higher-energy detected x-ray spectrum and a lowerenergy detected x-ray spectrum. The two spectra may be used to analyze the differences in the energy dependence of the attenuation coefficient of different materials. This allows for the generation of images at energies selected from the available spectrum and to provide information about the chemical composition of the body materials and/or contrast agents. Additionally, materials analysis provides for the quantification and graphical display of attenuation, material density, and effective atomic number.
> This information may be used by a trained healthcare professional as a diagnostic tool for the visualization and analysis of anatomical and pathological structures.
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Substantial Equivalence: The Philips IQon Spectral CT has an intended use and technology that are similar to the predicate device.
> As described above, the Philips IQon Spectral CT includes the hardware configuration previously described in K131773 "Modified Brilliance iCT", updated system software, a Spectral Reconstruction System; and a Spectral CT Viewer application.
The IQon Spectral CT system is able to generate conventional (combined) CT images (equivalent to a CT image series from a non-spectral detector CT system) as described in K131773. The scanner software has been updated to a more recent version of software that provides for an easier user workflow (iPatient).
To address the addition of spectral CT imaging capability, a reference device has been identified. Because both devices are able to acquire two CT spectra, each is able to perform various types of spectral analysis, such as:
- Monoenergetic images
- . Materials Basis/Density Pairs, such as
- o 1/ H20
- o I / Ca
- o Ca / Uric Acid
- I Effective Atomic Number
- 트 Material Separation/Differentiation
- I Attenuation Curves
- Density Measurements/Visualization
- Reduction of Beam Hardening
- Reduction of Calcium Blooming
The Summaries of Non-Clinical Testing and Clinical Testing, presented below, provide a brief outline of the testing data that has been presented to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
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| Summary of Non-Clinical<br>Testing: | The following tests demonstrated that the IQon Spectral CT system<br>continues to conform to IEC 61223-3-5:2004:<br>CT Number, Uniformity, Noise and Tomographic Section<br>Thickness Measurements CTDI Dose Measurements Air Dose Measurements Spatial Resolution Measurements Low Contrast Detectability Measurements Acceptance and Constancy Test Performance testing demonstrates following spectral capabilities: Monoenergetic Images - keV and HU stability Monoenergetic Images – CT linearity at 70 keV Iodine Quantification and Water-No-Iodine Iodine Map Imaging Calcium-No-Iodine images, and Iodine-No-Calcium images Calcium-No-Uric-Acid images, and Uric-Acid-No-Calcium<br>images Virtual Non-Contrast (VNC) images Effective Atomic Number Beam Harding Artifact Reduction |
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| Summary of Clinical<br>Testing: | Clinical images were collected and analyzed, to ensure that images<br>constructed by the IQon Spectral CT system meet user needs. This<br>evaluation demonstrated that spectral images were useful for the<br>visualization and analysis of anatomical and pathological<br>structures. |
| Conclusion: | Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc. believes that, based<br>on the information provided in this submission, the Philips IQon<br>Spectral CT is substantially equivalent to its predicate devices<br>without raising any new safety and/or effectiveness concerns. |
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