K140139 · Clearview Diagnostics, Inc. · LLZ · May 28, 2014 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K140139
Device Name
CLEARVIEWHD
Applicant
Clearview Diagnostics, Inc.
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
May 28, 2014
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
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RWE Use Summary
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K140139 · May 28, 2014
CLEARVIEWHD
Clearview Diagnostics, Inc.
Previously collected clinical ultrasound images
Retrospective clinical ultrasound images were used alongside bench testing on phantoms to evaluate the performance of the ClearViewHD software in reducing speckle noise and enhancing contrast.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) improvement, Contrast-to-Noise Ratio (CNR) improvement, visual inspection of speckle noise reduction
Indications for Use
The ClearView Image Enhancement System is intended for use by a qualified technician or diagnostician to reduce speckle noise, enhance contrast, and transfer ultrasound images. The software provides a DICOM-compliant ClearViewHD-enhanced image along with the original ultrasound image interpretation by the trained physician.
Device Story
ClearViewHD is a software-based image enhancement system for medical ultrasound. It accepts DICOM 3.0 digital medical files from ultrasound devices or other DICOM nodes. The software utilizes a core algorithm based on statistical techniques and compressive sampling theory to differentiate between noise and tissue structure; it attenuates noise while preserving tissue signals. The system outputs an enhanced DICOM image alongside the original image for viewing on third-party DICOM workstations. It is intended for use by physicians and technicians in clinical settings to assist in diagnostic interpretation. The software operates on Windows XP or higher/Windows Embedded platforms on standalone PCs, laptops, or tablets. By reducing speckle noise and improving contrast, the device aims to facilitate more accurate image interpretation by the diagnostician.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evaluated using phantoms and previously collected clinical images. Results showed an average improvement in Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) of 12 dB on 10,000 simulated A-Scans and an average improvement of 2 times the original Contrast-to-Noise Ratio (CNR). Visual inspection confirmed reduced speckle noise and enhanced contrast.
Technological Characteristics
Software-only device; operates on Windows XP or higher/Windows Embedded. Compatible with off-the-shelf PC, laptop, or tablet hardware. Uses DICOM 3.0 for image input/output. Core technology is a statistical noise reduction and contrast enhancement algorithm based on compressive sampling theory. Standalone deployment.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by qualified technicians or diagnosticians to reduce speckle noise and enhance contrast in medical ultrasound images to assist trained physicians in image interpretation and diagnosis.
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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# 5. 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness information is submitted as part of the PreMarket Notification in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 807, Subpart E and Section 807.92.
## 1. Identification of Submitter:
Submitter: ClearView Diagnostics Inc. Address: 371 Hoes Lane Suite 104 Piscataway, NJ 08854 Phone: 732-529-5755 Fax: 732-529-5757 Contact: Christine Podilchuk Title: CEO Phone: 908-616-1945 Fax: 732-529-5757 · Summary Date: January 16, 2014
#### 2. Identification of Product:
Device Name: ClearViewHD, Version 1.0 Device Common Name: Image Enhancement System Device Classification: 21 CFR 892.2050, Class II, LLZ (90) Classification Name: Image Processing, System Manufacturer: ClearView Diagnostics Inc.
#### 3. Marketed Devices
The ClearViewHD System provides post-acquisition image processing of ultrasound images and automatically generates an enhanced image with reduced speckle noise and improved contrast enhancement for viewing and diagnosing. In terms of safety, ClearViewHD is substantially equivalent to the currently marketed post-processing software products that analyze data from medical images. In terms of safety and performance, this software medical device is substantially equivalent to the devices listed below:
Model: SharpView Manufacturer: ContextVision AB 510(k) Number: K993802, K024028
Model: Sapheneia Clarity Manufacturer: Sapheneia Commercial Products AB 510(k) Numbers: K063391
510(k) Summary
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## 4. Device Description
The ClearViewHD image processing software reduces noise and enhances contrast of medical ultrasound images. The software is a Windows XP or higher, Windows Embedded, and DICOM-compatible platform that may be installed on a standalone PC, laptop, or tablet The software does not require any specialized hardware but the time to process an image will vary depending on the hardware specifications. ClearViewHD is based on a core noise reduction and contrast enhancement algorithm that uses novel statistical techniques to determine whether each pixel location is due to mostly noise or signal (tissue structure) and attenuates the regions due to noise while preserving and accentuating the regions due to tissue structure. The statistical method is based on the a priori knowledge that the ultrasound signal is sparse and compressive sampling theory can be used to reconstruct the signal with fewer samples than the Nyquist Rate specifies.
The Clear ViewHD image processing software is a DICOM node that accepts DICOM3.0 digital medical files from an ultrasound device or another DICOM source. ClearViewHD processes the image and returns the original and/or enhanced image to another DICOM node such as a specific PC/workstation or the PACS system. The ClearViewHD software is designed to be compatible with any of the DICOM-compliant medical devices distributed by various OEM vendors.
## 5. Indications for Use
The ClearView Image Enhancement System is intended for use by a qualified technician or diagnostician to reduce speckle noise, enhance contrast and transfer ultrasound images. The software provides a DICOM-compliant ClearViewHD-enhanced image along with the original ultrasound image to assist in image interpretation by the trained physician.
ClearViewHD is a software application designed to reduce speckle noise and enhance contrast in medical ultrasound images that are viewed for diagnosis. The software provides a ClearViewHD-enhanced image along with the original ultrasound image for viewing by the trained diagnostician in order to assist in image interpretation and diagnosis. The enhanced image along with the original image may be sent to any other DICOM node. The output is provided in standard DICOM format as an additional series with appropriate descriptors so that it can be displayed on most third-party commercial DICOM workstations. ClearViewHD is intended to be used by physicians and technicians skilled in diagnostic ultrasound imaging.
| Product | SharpView<br>(K024028,K993802) | Sapheneia Clarity<br>(K063391) | ClearViewHD |
|-----------------|--------------------------------|--------------------------------|---------------------------|
| Characteristics | Software for transfer, | Software for transfer, | Software for transfer and |
### 6. Substantial Equivalence Chart
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| | storage, enhancement<br>and viewing of<br>multimodal medical<br>images. | storage, noise<br>reduction, contrast<br>enhancement and<br>viewing of multimodal<br>medical images. | enhancement of ultrasound<br>images. |
|-----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | The Image Enhancement<br>System is intended for<br>use by a qualified<br>technologist for transfer<br>storage, enhancement,<br>and viewing of<br>multimodal images. | The Sapheneia Clarity<br>is intended for use by<br>radiologists for<br>transfer, storage, noise<br>reduction, contrast<br>enhancement and<br>viewing of multi-<br>modality images from<br>a variety of<br>diagnostic systems | ClearViewHD is intended<br>for use by a qualified<br>technologist for transfer<br>and enhancement of<br>ultrasound images from a<br>variety of diagnostic<br>systems. |
| Physical<br>Characteristics | Software Package<br>Operates on off-the-shelf<br>hardware | Software Package<br>Operates on off-the-<br>shelf hardware | Software Package<br>Operates on off-the-shelf<br>hardware |
| Computer | PC compatible | PC compatible | Same |
| Operating<br>System | Windows 98, NT4.0,<br>2000 and XP | Windows | Windows XP and higher,<br>Windows Embedded |
| Storage | Hard disk or any<br>compatible PC Method:<br>Optical, CDROM, ... | | Storage not supported |
| Image Input | DICOM3.0 | DICOM3.0 | DICOM3.0 |
### 7. Non-Clinical Performance Data
Bench testing on phantoms as well as previously collected clinical images resulted in a reduction in speckle noise energy yielding an average improvement in Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) of 12 dB on 10,000 simulated A-Scans using ClearViewHD. Likewise the Contrast-to-Noise Ratio (CNR) after applying ClearViewHD to the ultrasound images resulted in an average improvement of 2 times the original CNR. ClearViewHD enhanced images were also viewed with the original image and found to visually contain less speckle noise and enhanced contrast. These metrics as well as visual inspection confirm the ability of the ClearViewHD Software Product to reduce speckle noise and enhance contrast.
#### 8. Conclusion
After analyzing bench testing data, it is the conclusion of ClearView Diagnostics that the ClearViewHD Image Enhancement System is as safe and effective as the predicate devices, has few technological differences, and only a minor change to the indications for use and not supporting storage and viewing compared with the predicate devices, thus rendering it substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
510(k) Summary
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Clearview Diagnostics, Inc. % Ms. Christinc Podilchuk President 371 Hoes Lane Suite 104 PISCATAWAY NJ 08854
Rc: K140139
Trade/Device Name: ClearViewHD Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: April 15, 2014 Received: April 22, 2014
Dear Ms. Podilchuk:
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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Janine M. Morris Director Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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510(k) Number (if known) K140139
Device Name ClearViewHD
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The ClearView Image Enhancement System is intended for use by a qualified technician or diagnostician to reduce speckle noise, enhance contrast, and transfer ultrasound images. The software provides a DICOM-compliant ClearViewHD-enhanced image along with the original ultrasound image interpretation by the trained physician.
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