K143319 · Siemens Medi Cal Solutions, Inc. · LLZ · Feb 24, 2015 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K143319
Device Name
Syngo X-workplace SW VD10
Applicant
Siemens Medi Cal Solutions, Inc.
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Feb 24, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The syngo X Workplace is a medical workstation for real-time viewing, image manipulation, 3D-visualization, communication, and storage of medical images and data on exchange media. It is used for diagnostic image viewing and post processing and for viewing and post processing during interventional procedures. The syngo X Workplace can be configured as stand-alone diagnostic review, post-processing, and reporting workstation. It can also be configured within a network to send and receive DICOM data. Furthermore, the X Workplace can be combined with systems of the Artis family. In combination with an Artis system, it provides image guided solutions in the operating room, for image guided surgery, by Image Fusion and by navigation systems, image guided solutions in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology and image guided solutions for interventional oncology, interventional radiology, and interventional neuroradiology. The syngo X Workplace can also be combined with fluoroscopy systems or Radiographic systems. The syngo X Workplace can be configured with a variety of syngo or Windows based software options, which are intended to assist the physician in diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment control. It includes commercially available postprocessing techniques and OEM options. Procedures that can be performed include: minimally invasive surgical procedures and minimally invasive tumor treatment.
Device Story
Medical workstation for real-time viewing, manipulation, 3D-visualization, and storage of radiological images; used in clinical settings (OR, interventional suites) by physicians/technicians. Inputs include DICOM medical images from networked modalities (Artis, fluoroscopy, radiography). Transforms data via syngo/Windows-based software applications (e.g., 4D-Viewer, Dyna4D, 3D Wizard, 2D/3D fusion) to provide enhanced visualization and post-processing. Outputs displayed on workstation monitors to assist in diagnosis, treatment planning, and interventional guidance. Facilitates minimally invasive surgical and tumor treatment procedures. Benefits include improved clinical workflow and optimized diagnostic evaluation through advanced image processing tools.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Verification and validation testing performed to assess functionality of software modifications. Clinical images provided to support equivalence. Conformance to standards including IEC 60950-1, IEC 60601-1-2, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, and NEMA PS3/ISO 12052.
Technological Characteristics
Medical workstation running Windows 7 OS. Connectivity via DICOM network. Supports Blu-Ray disc archiving. Software-based image processing applications. Conforms to IEC 60950-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-1-6, 62304, and NEMA PS3/ISO 12052. Moderate level of concern software.
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic image viewing, post-processing, and interventional procedure support. Intended for use by healthcare professionals in clinical settings, including operating rooms, for procedures such as minimally invasive surgery and tumor treatment. Compatible with Artis, fluoroscopy, and radiographic systems.
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
February 24, 2015
Siemens Medical Solutions, Inc. % Ms. Patricia Jones Regulatory Affairs Specialist 51 Valley Stream Parkway MALVERN PA 19355
Re: K143319
Trade/Device Name: syngo X-Workplace SW VD10 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: January 29, 2015 Received: January 30, 2015
Dear Ms. Jones:
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
Robert Ochs. Ph.D. Acting 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
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
K143319
Device Name syngo X-Workplace SW VD10
Indications for Use (Describe)
The syngo X Workplace is a medical workstation for real-time viewing, image manipulation, 3D-visualization, communication, and storage of medical images and data on exchange media. It is used for diagnostic image viewing and post processing and for viewing and post processing during interventional procedures.
The syngo X Workplace can be configured as stand-alone diagnostic review, post-processing, and reporting workstation. It can also be configured within a network to send and receive DICOM data. Furthermore, the X Workplace can be combined with systems of the Artis family. In combination with an Artis system, it provides image guided solutions in the operating room, for image guided surgery, by Image Fusion and by navigation systems, image guided solutions in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology and image guided solutions for interventional radiology, and interventional neuroradiology.
The syngo X Workplace can also be combined with fluoroscopy systems or Radiographic systems.
The syngo X Workplace can be configured with a variety of syngo or Windows-based software options, which are intended to assist the physician in diagnosis, treatment control. It includes commercially available post-processing techniques and OEM options.
Procedures that can be performed include: minimally invasive surgical procedures and minimally invasive tumor treatment.
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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## 510(k) Summary: synqo X Workplace
Company: Siemens Medical Systems, Inc. 51 Valley Stream Parkway Malvern, PA 19355
Date Prepared: November 18, 2014
This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR § 807.92.
- 1. General Information: Importer / Distributor: Siemens Medical Solutions, USA, Inc. 51 Valley Stream Parkway Malvern, PA 19355 Establishment Registration Number: 2240869
Manufacturing Site: SIEMENS AG Sector Healthcare Siemensstraße 1 D-91301 Forchheim, Germany Establishment Registration Number: 3004977335
#### 2. Contact Person:
Ms. Patricia D Jones Technical Specialist, Regulatory Submissions Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 51 Valley Stream Parkway D-02 Malvern, PA 19355 Phone: (610) 448 -3536 Fax: (610) 448-1787 Email: patricia.d.jones@siemens.com
### 3. Device Name and Classification: Trade Name:
svngo X Workplace SW VD10 Classification Name: Picture Archiving and Communications svstem Classification Panel: Radiology 21 CFR §892. 2050 Classification Requlation: Device Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ
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# SIEMENS
- 4. Leqally Marketed Predicate Device Trade Name: X-LEONARDO Workstation 510(k) Clearance K042995 Clearance Date November 24, 2004 Classification Name: Picture Archiving and Communications System Classification Panel: Radiology CFR Section: 21 CFR §892. 2050 Device Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Recall Information: This predicate device has not been the subject of any design related recalls.
### 5. Device Description:
SIEMENS Medical Solutions USA, Inc. intends to market the syngo X Workplace (XWP). SW Version VD10. This 510(k) submission describes several modifications to the previously cleared predicate device the X-LEONARDO Workstation (K042995) cleared on November 24. 2004. The modifications were made to the cleared X-LEONARDO Workstation SW VC10 that created the syngo X Workplace (XWP), SW Version VD10:
- 1). Updated Indications for Use Statement:
- 2). Updated Operating system, Windows 7
- 3). Updated SW version VD10 includes the following software features:
- > New 4D-Viewer
- > QuickZoom
- syngo Dyna4D A
- 3D Wizard A
- > syngo 2D/3D fusion
- > syngo DynaCT SMART
- > Dedicated graphical User Interface for the examination room
- 4). Image Archiving on Blu-Ray Disc, optional
- 5). Proposed product claims associated with the above device modifications (see Section 15)
- 6) Provides update 510(k) information (see Appendix E).
The X Workplace is a medical diagnostic workstation for real-time viewing, image manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images and data on exchange media.
The X Workplace is a further development of the X-LEONARDO Workstation. The X Workplace offers a comprehensive solution to view, optimize, and postprocess diagnostic information and to aid the doctors in the evaluation of digital radiological examinations and patient information.
Due to special customer requirements based on the modality image type and the clinical focus, the X Workplace can be configured with different combinations of clinical applications. Applications can be added to the X Workplace either individually or as clinical focus packages.
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# SIEMENS
The X Workplace can be configured with a variety of syngo- or Windows based software options, which are intended to assist the physician in diagnosis or treatment planning. This includes commercially available OEM applications.
The syngo X Workplace (XWP) is within the same classification regulation, but with a more descriptive indication for use from the primary predicate device; however the intended use and the general Indications for Use Statement for Siemens' Picture Archiving and Communications System remains the same.
Provided in Sections 5 and 14 of this 510(k) submission, is a completed "510(k) Decision Making FlowChart". We believe these modifications are eligible for the Traditional 510(k) process since the subject device has the same fundamental scientific technology, Intended Use and general Indications for Use as the predicate device svstem. The new descriptive Indications for Use statement is supported with non-clinical testing in support of a claim of substantial equivalence to Siemens' predicate device the X-LEONARDO Workstation (K042995).
### 6. Indications for Use:
The X Workplace is a medical workstation for real-time viewing, image manipulation, 3D-visualization, communication, and storage of medical images and data on exchange media. It is used for diagnostic image viewing and post processing and for viewing and post processing during interventional procedures.
The syngo X Workplace can be configured as stand-alone diagnostic review, post-processing, and reporting workstation. It can also be configured within a network to send and receive DICOM data. Furthermore, the X Workplace can be combined with systems of the Artis family. In combination with an Artis system, it provides image guided solutions in the operating room, for image guided surgery, by Image Fusion and by navigation systems, image guided solutions in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology and image guided solutions for interventional oncology, interventional radiology, and interventional neuroradiology.
The syngo X Workplace can also be combined with fluoroscopy systems or Radiographic systems.
The syngo X Workplace can be configured with a variety of syngo or Windowsbased software options, which are intended to assist the physician in diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment control. It includes commercially available postprocessing techniques and OEM options.
Procedures that can be performed include: minimally invasive surgical procedures and minimally invasive tumor treatment.
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- Summary of Technological Characteristics of the Subject Device as 7. Compared with the Predicate Device:
The syngo X Workplace offers a comprehensive solution to view, optimize, and post-process diagnostic information and can be configured with different applications. These syngo applications can be added to the svngo X Workplace either individually or as clinical focus packages. For the viewing of 3D image data the Inspace viewer of the predicate device X-Leonardo is replaced with a new syngo 4D viewer.
The subject device (syngo X Workplace) is comparable to general Indications for Use for medical workstation for real-time viewing, image manipulation, 3Dvisualization, communication, and storage of medical images and data on exchange media. The subject device has the same intended use, design, material, functionality, technology, energy source and is considered substantially equivalent to the commercially available Siemens' X-Leonardo workstation.
The components of the subject device have many of the same technological characteristics as the one from the predicate device. There are several technological characteristics that differ slightly as shown in the comparison table below which summarizes differences betwwen the Subject Device and Legally Marketed Predicate device:
| Technological Characteristics of the Subject Device as Compared with the Predicate Device: | | |
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| Property | Subject Device: syngo X Workplace<br>SW VD10 | Predicate Device: X-Leonardo<br>SW VC10 |
| New<br>Operating<br>System | Updated Operating system<br>Windows 7 | Operating system Windows XP |
| New SW VD10<br>/ SW<br>Applications | New syngo 4D viewer: | InSpace viewer (K042995): |
| | Quick Zoom – one button | Zoom with mouse interactions |
| | syngo Dyna4D - 3D rotational | InSpace 3D rotational |
| | angiography with Improved<br>angulation range | angiography |
| | 3D Wizard - Electronic Protocol<br>book | Printed protocol book<br>Manual selection of organ program |
| | syngo DynaCT S.M.A.R.T.<br>Dedicated Graphical User<br>Interface | syngo DynaCT<br>1:1 mirroring of control room<br>display in examination room |
| | syngo 2/D/3D Fusion | 3D/3D registration based on syngo<br>InSpace 3D/3D Fusion |
| | | |
| | | |
| Image<br>Archiving | Archiving Blu-Ray disc | Archiving DVD |
Table 1: Predicate and Subject Device Compared Technological Characteristics
The subject device (syngo X Workplace) modifications do not alter its fundamental scientific technology from the 510(k) cleared predicate device
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# SIEMENS
Siemens' X-Leonardo workstation. The interface/usability has been optimized to improve clinical workflows.
### 8. Nonclinical Performance Testing:
Non-clinical tests were conducted for the syngo X Workplace during product development. The modifications described in this Premarket Notification were supported with verification and validation testing. and provided clinical images.
Siemens claims conformance to the following performance standards: 60950-1+A1; 94 A/B; 60601-1-2; 14971; 60601-1-6; 62304; 60038; CAN 7CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-08; NEMA PS3 and following / ISO 12052 as provided in Section 11.
## Verification and Validation:
Software Documentation for a Moderate Level of Concern software per FDA's Guidance Document "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices" issued on May 11, 2005 is also included as part of this submission. The performance data demonstrates continued conformance with special controls for medical devices containing software. Nonclinical tests (Section 21) were conducted on the syngo X Workplace during product development.
The Risk analysis was completed and risk control implemented to mitigate identified hazards. The testing results supports that all the software specifications have met the acceptance criteria. Testing for verification and validation for the device was found acceptable to support the claims of substantial equivalence.
Siemens conforms to the Cybersecurity requirements by implementing a process of preventing unauthorized access, modifications, misuse or denial of use, or the unauthorized use of information that is stored, accessed, or transferred from a medical device to an external recipient. Contained in Attachment 8 of this submission is a cybersecurity statement that considers IEC 80001-1:2010. The responsibility for compliance with IEC 8001-1-2010 is the hospital. Provided in the Software section, (Section 18) and the Operator's Manual (Appendix B) is the required cybersecurity information.
## Summary:
Performance tests were conducted to test the functionality of the syngo X Workplace workstation. These tests have been performed to assess the functionality of the subject device. Results of all conducted testing and clinical images were found acceptable in supporting the claim of substantial equivalence.
#### 9. General Safety and Effectiveness Concerns:
Instructions for use are included within the device labeling, and the information provided will enable the user to operate the device in a safe and effective manner.
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Risk management is ensured via a hazard analysis, which is used to identify potential hazards. These potential hazards are controlled via software development, verification and validation testing. To minimize electrical hazards, Siemens adheres to recognized and established industry practice, and all equipment is subject to final performance testing. Furthermore the operators are health care professionals familiar with and responsible for the evaluating and post processing of medical images.
#### 10. Conclusion as to Substantial Equivalence:
The predicate device was cleared based on non-clinical supportive information and clinical images. The results of these tests demonstrate that syngo X-Workplace acceptance criteria are adequate for this intended use. The comparison of technological characteristic, non-clinical performance data, clinical images, and software validation data demonstrates that the subject device is as safe, and effective when compared to the predicate device that is currently marketed for the same intended use.
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