The Breast Volume Navigator (BVN) is an add-on accessory for existing ultrasound imaging systems, and is intended to control position and movement of ultrasound transducers for the systematic acquisition of 2 dimensional image slices throughout a volume of interest. The BVN is intended to acquire, analyze, store and retrieve digital ultrasound images for computerized 3dimensional image processing. The BVN will allow exporting to any third party application that has the appropriate level of DICOM compliance. The BVN is intended as a general purpose digital 3D breast ultrasound image processing tool for radiology and surgery. The BVN is indicated for use as an adjunct to mammography for B-mode ultrasonic imaging of a patient's breast when used with an automatic scanning linear array transducer. The device is not intended to be used as a replacement for screening mammography.
Device Story
BVN is an add-on accessory for existing ultrasound systems; uses magnetic position tracking to record transducer orientation during scanning. Input: DICOM ultrasound images from scanner; telemetry data from magnetic position sensor attached to probe. Operation: System detects when ultrasound image is frozen; captures telemetry data; associates position data with image. Output: 3D spatial data for image processing; exported via DICOM to third-party workstations. Used in clinical radiology/physician offices by qualified imaging personnel. Benefits: Enables real-time visualization of probe position/orientation over breast diagram; facilitates 3D reconstruction and lesion localization/measurement; improves diagnostic workflow for breast ultrasound.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validation performed using phantoms in a simulated work environment. Results: 5 mm accuracy/precision for distance measurement; 5-degree accuracy/precision for clock face angle; 5-degree accuracy for anatomical plane angle measurements (coronal, transverse, sagittal) across a 35cm operative volume.
Technological Characteristics
System includes magnetic position tracking device, sensor attachments, central control unit, and software. Features touch-screen UI, USB/Ethernet (DICOM) connectivity, and VGA/DVI inputs for image capture. Complies with IEC 60601-1 (electrical safety) and IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC). Software is Safety Class B per ANSI/AAMI/IEC 62304.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as an adjunct to mammography for B-mode ultrasonic imaging of a patient's breast, primarily in women, when used with an automatic scanning linear array transducer.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system is a device that combines the features of continuous wave doppler-effect technology with pulsed-echo effect technology and is intended to determine stationary body tissue characteristics, such as depth or location of tissue interfaces or dynamic tissue characteristics such as velocity of blood or tissue motion. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Predicate Devices
TomTec Digital Ultrasound Image Analysis System (K963807)
Acuson 3D Organ Assessment with Magnetic Position Sensing (K002807)
U-Systems ABUS Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K052355)
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August 7, 2014
MetriTrack, LLC % Mr. Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services LLC 1394 25th Street NW BUFFALO MN 55313
Re: K141870
Trade/Device Name: Breast Volume Navigator Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYO Dated: July 29, 2014 Received: July 30, 2014
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K141870
Device Name Breast Volume Navigator (BVN)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Breast Volume Navigator (BVN) is an add-on accessory for existing ultrasound imaging systems, and is intended to control position and movement of ultrasound transducers for the systematic acquisition of 2 dimensional image slices throughout a volume of interest. The BVN is intended to acquire, and retrieve digital ultrasound images for computerized 3-dimensional image processing.
The BVN will allow exporting to any third party application that has the appropriate level of DICOM compliance.
The BVN is intended as a general purpose digital 3D breast ultrasound image processing tool for radiology and surgery.
The BVN is indicated for use as an adjunct to mammography for B-mode ultrasonic imaging of a patient's breast when used with an automatic scanning linear array transducer.
The device is not intended to be used as a replacement for screening mammography.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Breast Volume Navigator (Βνλί™)
510(K) Number: K141870
Submitter's Name: MetriTrack, LLC
Address: 4415 W. Harrison Street Suite 230 Hillside, IL 60162
Telephone Number: (708) 498-3578
Contact Person: Mirela Wohlford
Date Prepared: July 28, 2014
Name of Device: Breast Volume Navigator (βνλ™)
#### Address of Sponsor:
MetriTrack, LLC 4415 W. Harrison Street Suite 230 Hillside, IL 60162
Common or Usual Name: System, Imaging, Pulsed Echo, Ultrasonic
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560
Product Code: IYO
Device Class: Class II
#### Predicate Devices:
TomTec Digital Ultrasound Image Analysis System (K963807) Acuson 3D Organ Assessment with Magnetic Position Sensing (K002807) U-Systems ABUS Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K052355)
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Breast Volume Navigator (BVǸ™)
510(K) Number: K141870
### Intended Use / Indications for Use:
The Breast Volume Navigator (BVN) is an add-on accessory for existing ultrasound imaging systems, and is intended to control position and movement of ultrasound transducers for the systematic acquisition of 2 dimensional image slices throughout a volume of interest. The BVN is intended to acquire, analyze, store and retrieve digital ultrasound images for computerized 3dimensional image processing.
The BVN will allow exporting to any third party application that has the appropriate level of DICOM compliance.
The BVN is intended as a general purpose digital 3D breast ultrasound image processing tool for radiology and surgery.
The BVN is indicated for use as an adjunct to mammography for B-mode ultrasonic imaging of a patient's breast when used with an automatic scanning linear array transducer.
The device is not intended to be used as a replacement for screening mammography.
### Technological Characteristics
The Breast Volume Navigator (BVN) System comprises hardware components and a software element, including the following components: a magnetic position tracking device, sensor attaching pieces used to attach the magnetic sensors to the skin and ultrasound probe, a central control unit, and software for controlling the system, collecting and processing images and positional data, and performing automated annotation.
The Breast Volume Navigator (BVN) has a touch-screen user interface and a push-button for power on the system. The User Interface can be placed on a stand next to the examination table for ease of use and ergonomic adaptation.
The BVN has a USB port available for transferring data files via USB Memory Stick. The BVN has an Ethernet port for connection to a PACS system, using DICOM. The BVN has a VGA/DVI Input Ports for capturing images from an ultrasound imaging scanner.
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Breast Volume Navigator (BVǸ™)
#### 510(K) Number: K141870
The Breast Volume Navigator (BVN) System receives ultrasound DICOM images from the US machine via the network connection and telemetry data from a position tracking system.
The BVN automatically detects when the image is being frozen on the US machine and takes a snapshot of the telemetry data at that time. Later, when the BVN receives the DICOM image, it associates the telemetry data to the image from the time when the image was frozen on the US machine.
The customer's existing ultrasound probe securely attaches to the BVN probe sensor. During a scan, the operator applies constant pressure to the transducer against the patient's breast tissue and can rotate the transducer (pitch and roll) to accommodate for the physical characteristics of the breast.
Exam data is subsequently reviewed on standard radiological viewing stations. Any lesions or anomalies discovered during the review process can be evaluated using the localization and measurement tools included in the software.
Pursuant to 809.92(a)(6), MetriTrack, LLC claims that the Breast Volume Navigator (BVN) system is substantially equivalent to the devices previously cleared by FDA in K963807, K002807 and K052355. MetriTrack, LLC claims this equivalence because the proposed device has an equivalent intended use, manufacturing materials, operating principles, and physical and operational specifications compared to the predicate devices.
The applicant's device (Breast Volume Navigator) and the predicated devices listed above are accessories to an Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System that have a Moderate Level of Concern.
The MetriTrack Breast Volume Navigator Software Application is Safety Class B according to ANSI/AAMI/IEC 62304: 2006. Determination of the LOC and Safety Class is the result of risk assessment activities per ISO 14971.
Further, MetriTrack, LLC has determined that its device advances the field without deviating from the scope and spirit of the Act by enabling the user to visualize the ultrasound probe position and orientation over the patient's breast diagram in real time and perform automatic annotation in a stand-alone device that works with any standard ultrasound imaging system which have been previously cleared by FDA under the 510(k) process.
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## Breast Volume Navigator (BVNT™)
## 510(K) Number: K141870
# SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE CHART
| Substantial Equivalence Parameters | | MetriTrack -<br>Breast Volume<br>Navigator<br>(BVN™) | TomTec -<br>Digital<br>Ultrasound<br>Image Analysis<br>System | Acuson - 3D<br>Organ<br>Assessment<br>with Magnetic<br>Position<br>Sensing | U-Systems –<br>ABUS<br>Diagnostic<br>Ultrasound<br>System |
|------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications<br>for Use | Use together with a<br>medical ultrasound scanner | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| | Intended to control<br>position and movement of<br>ultrasound transducers for<br>the systematic acquisition<br>of 2 dimensional image<br>slices throughout a volume<br>of interest | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| | Collecting 3D data during<br>ultrasound scanning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| | Apply collected 3D data in<br>later image processing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| | The BVN will allow<br>exporting to any third party<br>application that has the<br>appropriate level of DICOM<br>compliance. | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| | The BVN is intended as a<br>general purpose digital 3D<br>breast ultrasound image<br>processing tool for<br>radiology and surgery. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| | The device is indicated for<br>use as an adjunct to<br>mammography for B-mode<br>ultrasonic imaging of a<br>patient's breast when used<br>with an automatic scanning<br>linear array transducer. | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Patient Population | | This System is<br>intended to | Anyone<br>needs an | Anyone<br>needs an | This System is<br>intended to |
| Substantial Equivalence Parameters | MetriTrack -<br>Breast Volume<br>Navigator<br>(BVN™) | TomTec -<br>Digital<br>Ultrasound<br>Image Analysis<br>System | Acuson - 3D<br>Organ<br>Assessment<br>with Magnetic<br>Position<br>Sensing | U-Systems -<br>ABUS<br>Diagnostic<br>Ultrasound<br>System | |
| | be used on<br>primarily<br>women<br>patients. | ultrasound<br>examination<br>for an<br>internal<br>organ<br>including<br>breast. | ultrasound<br>examination<br>for an<br>internal<br>organ<br>including<br>breast. | be used on<br>primarily<br>women<br>patients. | |
| Design | Using a<br>magnetic<br>position<br>sensing unit<br>to collect 3D<br>spatial<br>position<br>information. | The Device is<br>a high<br>performance<br>computer<br>system based<br>on Intel<br>motherboard<br>and<br>Microsoft<br>DOS/Window<br>s standards<br>and it<br>incorporates<br>a proprietary<br>image<br>digitizer<br>circuit board<br>and<br>proprietary<br>software for<br>the<br>acquisition,<br>analysis,<br>storage and<br>retrieval of<br>3D<br>ultrasound | Using a<br>magnetic<br>position<br>sensing unit<br>to collect 3D<br>spatial<br>position<br>information. | Automated<br>control of<br>custom B<br>Mode<br>ultrasound<br>probe during<br>the scan.<br>Probe<br>scanner<br>located on<br>breast with<br>articulating<br>arm. | |
| Substantial Equivalence Parameters | MetriTrack -<br>Breast Volume<br>Navigator<br>(BVN™) | TomTec -<br>Digital<br>Ultrasound<br>Image Analysis<br>System | Acuson - 3D<br>Organ<br>Assessment<br>with Magnetic<br>Position<br>Sensing | U-Systems -<br>ABUS<br>Diagnostic<br>Ultrasound<br>System | |
| | | image data<br>sets. | | | |
| Where Used | Clinical<br>Radiology<br>Department,<br>Physicians'<br>offices for<br>ultrasound<br>examination | Same | Same | Same | |
| End User | Qualified<br>medical<br>imaging<br>personnel<br>that are<br>familiar with<br>traditional<br>breast<br>ultrasound<br>procedures<br>and<br>techniques. | Same | Same | Same | |
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# Breast Volume Navigator (в́νλ̀™)
## 510(K) Number: K141870
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#### Breast Volume Navigator (Βνλί™)
#### 510(K) Number: K141870
#### Electrical Testing
EMC testing per IEC 60601-1-2, Edition 3.0 Issued: March 2007 and Electrical Safety Testing per IEC 60601-1: 2005 + CORR. 1 (2006) + CORR. 2 (2007) + AM1 (2012) were performed for the Breast Volume Navigator. All test results were acceptable for the Breast Volume Navigator.
#### Performance Data
Performance, Verification and Validation testing for the Breast Volume Navigator was performed per internal procedures, which are compliant with 21 CFR Part 820.30, to ensure that all functional requirements have been met, and that core functions execute as expected.
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Breast Volume Navigator (BVǸ™)
### 510(K) Number: K141870
Testing was conducted in-house by trained personnel in a simulated work-environment using phantoms to obtain the functional, accuracy and precision test results.
DESIGN VERIFICATION TEST: The design specifications of the Breast Volume Navigator (BVN) system were tested and verified to confirm that the product performance fulfilled those specification requirements.
DESIGN VALIDATION TESTS - NON-CLINICAL TESTING: System Validation Testing was performed on a test phantom with 9 test locations in 4 layers above the test phantom, these layers were intended to cover the height of the operative volume, which is 35cm. In this environment the BVN system has achieved the following:
- Accuracy and Precision of 5 mm for measuring the distance of a target.
- Accuracy and Precision of 5 degrees for measuring the Clock Face Angle of a target. ●
- Accuracy of 5 degrees for measuring the angles of the test phantom relative to the examination bed in different anatomical planes, i.e. Coronal, Transverse, and Sagittal planes.
### Substantial Equivalence
The Breast Volume Navigator is as safe and effective as the predicated devices: TomTec Digital Ultrasound Image Analysis System (K963807), Acuson 3D Organ Assessment with Magnetic Position Sensing (K002807), and U-Systems ABUS Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K052355). The Breast Volume Navigator has the same indicated uses and similar indications, technological characteristics, and principles of operations as its predicate devices. The minor technological differences between the Breast Volume Navigator and its predicate devices raise no new issues of safety and effectiveness.
Performance data demonstrate that the Breast Volume Navigator is as safe and effective as its predicate devices. Thus, the Breast Volume Navigator is substantially equivalent.
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