K140960 · Hologic, Inc. · LLZ · Jun 13, 2014 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K140960
Device Name
PICTURE ARCHIVING AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
Applicant
Hologic, Inc.
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Jun 13, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
Prima is a software application that is intended for use in receiving, processing, manipulating, displaying, printing, and archiving mammography images as well as other medical images and data (e.g. US and MR). Images and data can be stored, communicated, and displayed within the system or across computer systems. Prima provides various image processing and measurement tools to facilitate the interpretation of mammography x-ray, breast tomosynthesis, and other multimodality DICOM medical images and enable diagnosis. Lossy compressed mammographic images must not be reviewed for primary image interpretations. Mammographic images may only be interpreted using an FDA cleared monitor that meets technical specifications reviewed and accepted by the FDA. Prima is typically used by trained professionals, including radiologists, oncologists, surgeons, technologists and clinicians and may provide information to be used for screening and diagnostic procedures.
Device Story
Prima is a software application for receiving, processing, manipulating, displaying, printing, and archiving DICOM medical images (mammography, breast tomosynthesis, US, MR). It functions as a multimodality review workstation; accepts standard DICOM images; provides image processing and measurement tools to facilitate clinical interpretation and diagnosis. Used in clinical environments (PACS, RIS, softcopy workstations) or via web-enabled access (LAN/WAN/remote). Operated by radiologists, oncologists, surgeons, technologists, and clinicians. Output is displayed on FDA-cleared high-resolution monitors for primary interpretation or lower-resolution displays for reference. Facilitates clinical decision-making by providing visualization and measurement tools for screening and diagnostic procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance was verified through design control procedures, risk management processes, and verification/validation testing to demonstrate that the software meets functional requirements and specifications. No clinical study data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Software application running on Windows OS. DICOM 3.0 compliant. Supports multimodality image processing (mammography, tomosynthesis, US, MR). Connectivity via LAN/WAN/VPN. Designed per ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and IEC 62304 standards. Non-patient contacting.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by trained professionals (radiologists, oncologists, surgeons, technologists, clinicians) for screening and diagnostic procedures involving mammography, breast tomosynthesis, US, MR, and other multimodality DICOM medical images. Contraindicated for primary image interpretation of lossy compressed mammographic images.
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
Trade Name: Prima
Product Classification Name: Picture archiving and communication system
Product Classification Code: LLZ CFR Section: 892.2050
Classification Panel: Radiology Class II
Manufacturer: Hologic, Inc. 35 Crosby Drive Bedford, MA 01730 USA
- Contact Person: Gail Yaeker-Daunis Telephone Number: (203) 731-8337 Fax Number: (203) 731-8440
April 14, 2014 Date Prepared:
Predicate Devices: SecurView DX K103385 ASTRA K111694
#### Predicate Device Description:
The Secur View DX cleared as K 103385 is mainly a software product. It is used for visualization and manipulation of digital radiology images. The Secur View DX is a multimodality review workstation software focused on mammographic applications. The software can drive high-resolution displays (FDA cleared for Mammography), a PC mouse, a keyboard, optional lower resolution monitors and dedicated workflow keypad. The software accepts standard or multi-frame mammography images that have been created according to the "FOR PRESENTATION" specification of the DICOM Standard with no compression or using lossless compression. Image processing is external to the Secur View DX software. The software accepts standard or multi-frame multimodality images of US, MR, DR, CR, SC, CT, PET, and other DICOM formats for display and manipulation on high resolution displays (FDA cleared for mammography) or on other lower resolution color displays in 2-D or 3-D view. The SecurView DX software can be used in a single or in a multi-workstation configuration:
ASTRA cleared as K111694 is a web-enabled software application that provides image processing and viewing tools and access to studies and reports from a Local Area Network. Wide Area Network, remote workstation, personal computer, or an iPhone, or iPad via a Virtual Private Network connection. Diagnosis is not performed by the software but by Radiologists, Clinicians or referring Physicians. The software application conforms
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to the DICOM 3.0 standard to allow interoperability with other DICOM compliant systems.
#### Comparison with Predicate Devices:
Prima software application is similar to Secur View DX (K 103385) as both devices are software and share the same technological characteristics. Both devices process and display DICOM mammography and multimodality images for reference and diagnostic use by medical professionals and physicians.
Prima like ASTRA (KII1694) can be used in a web-environment where the software application provides image processing, viewing tools and access to studies and reports over a Local Area Network or Wide Area Network, to a remote workstation, personal computer, or other web capable device.
#### Intended Use:
Prima is a software application that is intended for use in receiving, processing, manipulating, displaying, printing, and archiving mammography images as well as other medical images and data (e.g. US and MR). Images and data can be stored, communicated, and displayed within the system or across computer systems. Prima provides various image processing and measurement tools to facilitate the interpretation of mammography x-ray, breast tomosynthesis, and other multimodality DICOM medical images and enable diagnosis. Lossy compressed mammographic images must not be reviewed for primary image interpretations. Mammographic images may only be interpreted using an FDA cleared monitor that meets technical specifications reviewed and accepted by the FDA.
Prima is typically used by trained professionals, including radiologists, oncologists, surgeons, technologists and clinicians and may provide information to be used for screening and diagnostic procedures.
#### Technological Characteristics:
The device is a software application similar to the predicate devices and does not contact the patient. The Prima software runs on a Windows Operating System as does SecurView DX and ASTRA. Images and information are stored, transferred and viewed on a variety of image storage and viewing hardware, i.e., PACS Systems, RIS, and softcopy workstations as does Secur View DX. Prima images and data can also be accessed by personal computers and other devices through internet access which is similar to ASTRA
#### Safety and Effectiveness Concerns:
Prima is designed and manufactured in accordance with the following standards:
- ISO 13845 Medical Devices Ouality management Systems .
- ISO 14971 Medical Devices Application of Risk Management .
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- IEC 62304 Medical Device Software Life Cycle Process
- 21 CFR Part 820 Quality System Regulations .
The performance of the software was tested in accordance with Hologic's design control procedures to demonstrate intended performance. Potential hazards are controlled via risk management processes and verification and validation testing. Testing was successfully conducted and demonstrates that Prima meets all of its functional requirements and specifications. Instructions for use are provided to facilitate intended operation.
#### Conclusion:
The Prima software application and the predicate devices share similar intended use, technical characteristics and performance standards. Potential hazards have been studied and controlled by a Risk Management Plan. Based on the information supplied in this 510(k), Prima is safe, effective and is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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June 13. 2014
Hologic, Inc. % Ms. Gail Yaeker-Daunis Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist 35 Crosby Drive BEDFORD MA 01730
Re: K140960 Trade/Device Name: Prima Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: April 16, 2014 Received: April 17, 2014
Dear Ms. Yaeker-Daunis:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. 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 Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638 2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. 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 Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
Hol 2. Mild
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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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K140960
Device Name Prima
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Prima is a software application that is intended for use in receiving, processing, manipulating, displaying, printing, and archiving mammography images as well as other medical images and data (e.g. US and MR). Images and data can be stored, communicated, and displayed within the system or across computer systems. Prima provides various image processing and measurement tools to facilitate the interpretation of mammography x-ray, breast tomosynthesis, and other multimodality DICOM medical images and enable diagnosis. Lossy compressed mammographic images must not be reviewed for primary image interpretations. Mammographic images may only be interpreted using an FDA cleared monitor that meets technical specifications reviewed and accepted by the FDA.
Prima is typically used by trained professionals, including radiologists, surgeons, technologists and clinicians and may provide information to be used for screening and diagnostic procedures.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) (Signature)
Hol 2. Nils
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: December 31, 2013 See PRA Statement on last page.
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