K142037 · Hologic, Inc. · LLZ · Oct 10, 2014 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K142037
Device Name
QUANTRA
Applicant
Hologic, Inc.
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Oct 10, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
AI/ML, Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
Quantra™ is a software application intended for use with images acquired using digital breast x-ray systems. Quantra calculates volumetric breast density as a ratio of fibroglandular tissue and total breast volume estimates. Quantra also provides area breast density as a ratio of fibroglandular tissue area estimates. Quantra segregates breast density into categories, which may be useful in the reporting of consistent BI-RADS® breast composition categories as mandated by certain state regulations. The Quantra results for each image, breast, and subject, are intended to aid radiologists in the assessment of breast tissue composition. Quantra produces adjunctive information; it is not an interpretive or diagnostic aid.
Device Story
Quantra 2.1 is a software application for digital breast x-ray systems; processes digital mammography images to calculate volumetric and area breast density; estimates fibroglandular tissue volume/area ratios; categorizes breast density for BI-RADS reporting. Operates on Windows server (e.g., Hologic Cenova) outside patient environment. Radiologists use output as adjunctive information to assess breast tissue composition; aids in consistent reporting of breast composition categories. Benefits include standardized density assessment to support clinical decision-making regarding breast tissue composition.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evaluated measurement accuracy using breast phantoms of known composition. Assessed reproducibility using patient image datasets acquired on different systems. Statistical evaluation performed on CC/MLO views and left/right breasts across a large database of images from Hologic, GE, and Siemens systems. Compared automated density measures (Vbd, Abd) against BI-RADS category scores assigned by 15 readers.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based image processing system. Operates on Windows server hardware. Connectivity: Networked (receives digital x-ray images). Algorithm: Updated version 2.1, parameter-independent. No patient contact. Non-life-sustaining.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by radiologists to assess breast tissue composition in patients undergoing digital breast x-ray imaging. Provides volumetric and area breast density estimates and BI-RADS breast composition categories. Not for diagnostic or interpretive use.
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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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
October 10, 2014
Hologic, Inc. % Ms. Catherine Williams Sr. Director, Regulatory 2585 Augustine Drive SANTA CLARA CA 95054
Re: K142037 Trade/Device Name: Ouantra Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: July 25, 2014 Received: July 28, 2014
Dear Ms. Williams:
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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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) K142037
Device Name
Quantra™M
Indications for Use (Describe)
Quantra™ is a software application intended for use with images acquired using digital breast x-ray systems. Quantra calculates volumetric breast density as a ratio of fibroglandular tissue and total breast volume estimates. Quantra also provides area breast density as a ratio of fibroglandular tissue area estimates. Quantra segregates breast density into categories, which may be useful in the reporting of consistent BI-RADS® breast composition categories as mandated by certain state regulations. The Quantra results for each image, breast, and subject, are intended to aid radiologists in the assessment of breast tissue composition. Quantra produces adjunctive information; it is not an interpretive or diagnostic aid.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <span style="font-size: 10pt;">☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</span> | <span style="font-size: 10pt;">☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</span> |
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#### Date Prepared: July 25, 2014
#### Submitted by:
Hologic, Inc. 35 Crosby Drive Bedford, MA 01730 USA
### Name, Title and Phone Number of Contact:
Catherine A. Williams Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs Phone: (408) 352-0201 FAX: (866) 300-7860 Email: catherine.williams@hologic.com
#### Trade Name and Common Name:
Trade Name Quantra™M Software Version 2.1 Common Name Picture Archiving and Communications System
# Device Classification:
Regulatory Class II Classification Panel Radiology Image Processing System 21 CFR §892.2050 Product Code 90-LLZ
### Predicate Device:
Quantra 2.0 K120472 (Hologic, Inc.) cleared June 22, 2012.
### Predicate Device Description:
The Quantra 2.0 software provides volumetric and area assessment on digital x-ray images of the breast. The Quantra software calculates estimates of breast tissue volumes, estimates of breast tissue areas and statistical measures. The Quantra software operates on a Windows server (e.g., Hologic Cenova server) that meets Quantra data input and output requirements and generally is located outside the patient environment.
### Comparison with Predicate Device:
The Quantra 2.1 software provides the same breast density and statistical assessments as Ouantra 2.0. The Ouantra 2.1 algorithm is updated to make it independent of certain acquisition parameters related to x-ray spectrum and tube output. Quantra 2.1 includes a new reference population with the more recent Hologic Selenia Dimensions image sets. The method to combine image level results for the per-breast and per-patient breast density measures are updated. Specifically, the results are combined by method of averaging versus maximum (in Quantra 2.0).
### Intended Use:
QuantraTM is a software application intended for use with images acquired using digital breast x-ray systems. Quantra calculates volumetric breast density as a ratio of fibroglandular tissue and total breast volume estimates. Quantra also provides area breast
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density as a ratio of fibroglandular tissue area and total breast area estimates. Quantra segregates breast density into categories, which may be useful in the reporting of consistent BI-RADS® breast composition categories as mandated by certain state regulations. The Quantra results for each image, breast, and subject, are intended to aid radiologists in the assessment of breast tissue composition. Quantra produces adjunctive information; it is not an interpretive or diagnostic aid.
# Technological Characteristics/Device Description:
The Quantra 2.1 software provides volumetric and area assessment on digital x-ray images of the breast. The Quantra software calculates estimates of breast tissue volumes, estimates of breast tissue areas and statistical measures. The Quantra software operates on a Windows server (e.g., Hologic Cenova server) that meets Quantra data input and output requirements and generally is located outside the patient environment. The device does not contact the patient, nor does it control any life-sustaining devices.
# Performance/Bench Testing:
Density parameters were evaluated using various image data sets and results were compared against predicate performance, when appropriate.
- 1) The measurement accuracy for thickness of fibroglandular tissue was assessed using a breast phantom of known composition.
- 2) The reproducibility of the breast density measurement (Vbd) was assessed using an image dataset of the same patients imaged within a short period of time on two different acquisition systems.
- 3) All density measures were evaluated statistically between CC and MLO views of the same breast and left and right breasts of the same women, using a large database of images from Hologic (Selenia and Selenia Dimensions), GE (Senographe and Senographe Essential), and Siemens (Mammomat Novation) digital breast x-ray systems).
- 4) Images in a database including BI-RADS category scores assigned by 15 readers were used to compare the reader BI-RADS scores to the q abd, O abd. Vbd and Abd measures.
# General Safety and Effectiveness Concerns:
The device labeling contains instructions for use and any necessary cautions and warnings to provide for safe and effective use of this device. Risk management is ensured via a risk analysis, which is used to identify potential hazards. These potential hazards are controlled via software development, verification and validation testing.
# Conclusion:
The 510(k) Premarket Notification for Quantra contains adequate information and data to enable FDA/CDRH to determine substantial equivalence to the predicate device.
The submission contains the results of a hazard analysis and the "Level of Concern" for potential hazards has been classified as "Moderate".
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