K151645 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · MUE · Sep 14, 2015 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K151645
Device Name
MAMMOMAT Fusion
Applicant
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product Code
MUE · Radiology
Decision Date
Sep 14, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1715
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Mammomat Fusion system generates digital mammographic images that can be used for screening and diagnosis of the breast under supervision of medical professionals. The Mammomat Fusion system is intended to be used in the same clinical applications as traditional film-screen mammography systems. The Mammomat Fusion system may also be used for additional diagnostic workup of the breast.
Device Story
Floor-mounted full-field digital mammography (FFDM) system; used for screening/diagnostic breast imaging. Operates via examination stand with integrated high-voltage generator, X-ray tube, and Cesium Iodide TFT detector. Operated by healthcare professionals in clinical settings. System captures X-ray signals, processes them via integrated Acquisition Workstation (AWS) using established image processing algorithms, and displays digital mammographic images. Output assists clinicians in breast tissue evaluation and diagnostic decision-making. Safety features include visual/audible warnings and continuous system monitoring with error-blocking functionality.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance verified through non-clinical testing, including compliance with IEC/AAMI standards for safety, electromagnetic compatibility, radiation protection, and imaging performance. Detector performance compared to secondary predicate (GE Senographe DS). No clinical data presented.
Indicated for screening and diagnostic breast imaging in patients requiring mammographic examination, performed under the supervision of medical professionals.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A full-field digital mammography system is a device intended to produce planar digital x-ray images of the entire breast. This generic type of device may include digital mammography acquisition software, full-field digital image receptor, acquisition workstation, automatic exposure control, image processing and reconstruction programs, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for the device is FDA's guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Full-Field Digital Mammography System.”*See* § 892.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
September 14, 2015
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. % Mr. Darren Dorman Regulatory Affairs Specialist III 51 Valley Stream Parkway MALVERN PA 19355
Re: K151645
Trade/Device Name: Mammomat Fusion Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1715 Regulation Name: Full-field digital mammography system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MUE Dated: June 17, 2015 Received: June 18, 2015
Dear Mr. Dorman:
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 Ocks
Robert Ochs. Ph.D. 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)
## K151645
Device Name Mammomat Fusion
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Mammomat Fusion system generates digital mammographic images that can be used for screening and diagnosis of the breast under supervision of medical professionals. The Mammomat Fusion system is intended to be used in the same clinical applications as traditional film-screen mammography systems. The Mammomat Fusion system may also be used for additional diagnostic workup of the breast.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <div> <span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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## Healthcare
# 510(k) Summary: Mammomat Fusion
Company: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 40 Liberty Boulevard Malvern, PA 19355
June 17, 2015 Date Prepared:
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. 40 Liberty Boulevard Malvern, PA 19355
## Establishment Registration Number: 2240869
## Manufacturing Site:
SIEMENS AG Sector Healthcare Siemensstr. 1 91301 Forchheim Germany
## Establishment Registration Number: 3004977335
#### 2. Contact Person:
Darren A. Dorman. Requlatory Affairs Specialist Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 40 Liberty Boulevard, 65-1A Malvern, PA 19355 Phone: (610) 448-6483 Fax: (610) 640-4481 Email: darren.dorman@siemens.com
## Alternate Contact Person:
Patricia D. Jones, Requlatory Affairs Specialist Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 40 Liberty boulevard, 65-1A
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Tel · +1-888-826-9702 www.usa.siemens.com/healthcare
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## Healthcare
Malvern, PA 19355 Phone: (610) 448-6474 Fax: (610) 640-4481 Email: patricia.d.jones@siemens.com
#### 3. Device Name and Classification:
Trade Name: Mammomat Fusion Device: Full Field Digital Mammographic X-Ray system Regulation Medical Specialty: Radiology Review Panel: Radiology Product Code: MUE Submission Type: Traditional 510(k) Requlation Number: 21 CFR 892.1715 Device Class: 2
#### 4. Legally Marketed Predicate Devices:
Primary predicate: Trade Name: Mammomat Inspiration Full Field Digital Mammographic X-Ray system Device: Requlation Medical Specialty: Radiology Review Panel: Radiology Product Code: MUE Submission Type: 510(k) (K122286, 02/22/2013) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1715 Device Class: 2 Recall Information: There have been no recalls for this device Secondary predicate: GE Senographe DS
Trade Name: Device: Regulation Medical Specialty: Review Panel: Product Code: Submission Type: Regulation Number: Device Class: Recall Information:
Full Field Digital Mammographic X-Ray system
Radiology Radiology MUE PMA (P990066, S019 05/25/2005). 21 CFR 892.1715 2 Recall No. Z-1044-2011 Recall No. Z-0115-2012
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#### 5. Device Description:
Mammomat Fusion is a floor-mounted full field digital mammography system for screening and diagnostic procedures on standing, seated or recumbent patients.
The system consists of an examination stand with integrated microprocessor-controlled high-voltage generator as well as an optional radiation shield with a height-adjustable control desk with an integrated Acquisition Workstation (AWS). The moveable swivel arm on the examination stand contains the X-ray tube on the top end and the object table with the detector on the bottom end. The detector is a full field digital mammoqraphy detector.
#### 6. Indication for Use:
The Mammomat Fusion system generates digital mammographic images that can be used for screening and diagnosis of the breast under supervision of medical professionals. The Mammomat Fusion system is intended to be used in the same clinical applications as traditional filmscreen mammography systems. The Mammomat Fusion system may also be used for additional diagnostic workup of the breast.
#### 7. Substantial Equivalence:
The Siemens Mammomat Fusion is substantially equivalent to the commercially available Siemens Mammomat Inspiration (Primary predicate) and the GE Senographe DS (Secondary predicate).
| Predicate Device Name and<br>Manufacturer | 510(k) / PMA<br>Number | Clearance /<br>Approval Date | Comparable properties |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Primary:<br>Mammomat<br>Inspiration, Siemens<br>Medical Solutions<br>USA, Inc. | K122286 | 02/22/2013 | - (FFDM)<br>- Mechanical design<br>- Software<br>- Image processing<br>algorithms |
| Secondary<br>Senographe DS, GE<br>Healthcare | P990066, S019 | 05/25/2005 | - FFDM<br>- Detector<br>characteristics |
X-ray generation and control used with the Mammomat Fusion is identical to the Mammomat Inspiration. The Detector technology has been changed from a Selenium to a Cesium lodide Thin film transistor (TFT). Updated software controls the system. Image processing algorithms are unchanged from the predicate Mammomat Inspiration. The Acquisition Workstation (AWS) is identical. The Mammomat Fusion does not feature the stereotactic biopsy option.
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The performance data of the Mammomat Fusion are compared to the GE Senographe DS as the have same physical detector characteristics.
The subject device - the Mammomat Fusion system is within the same classification requlation for a similar intended use as the modified Mammomat Inspiration system, the primary predicate device. The subject device has the same fundamental scientific technology as the primary predicate device. The subject device has the same or better performance data as the secondary predicate. Documentation is provided to support a claim of substantial equivalence to Siemens' predicate device the Mammomat Inspiration (K122286. 02/22/2013) and to the GE Senographe DS (P990066, S019 05/25/2005).
#### 8. Summary of Technological Characteristics of the Subject Device as Compared with the Predicate Devices:
Mammomat Fusion is based on the same mechanical stand as the primary predicate – MAMMOMAT Inspiration system. X-ray generation and control are the same. The Collimator, Compression unit and AEC technology are the same. The image processing algorithms are identical to those of the primary predicate. Mammomat Fusion does not feature the biopsy option. Similar tests and the same scope of voluntary standards have been applied to the Mammomat Fusion as compared to the primary predicate, the Mammomat Inspiration.
The detector technology has been changed to Cesium lodide technology. The performance of the detector has been compared to the secondary predicate the GE Senographe DS and the results of the non-clinical tests provide evidence of substantial equivalence to the secondary predicate.
#### 9. Summary of Non-Clinical Tests:
The Siemens Mammomat Fusion complies with the voluntary standards as listed in the following table:
| Reference Number, Date and Title of Standard | | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|
| AAMI ANSI 60601-1: 2005, Medical electrical equipment -- Part 1: General<br>requirements for basic safety and essential performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, MOD) | | |
| IEC 60601-1-2: 2007, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for<br>basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic<br>compatibility - Requirements and tests | | |
| IEC 60601-1-3 2008, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-3: General requirements for<br>basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Radiation protection in<br>diagnostic X-ray equipment | | |
IEC 62366: 2007, Medical devices - Application of usability engineering to medical
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## Healthcare
## Reference Number, Date and Title of Standard
### devices
ISO 14971:2007, Medical devices - application of risk management to medical devices
IEC 62304: 2006, Medical device software - Software life cycle processes
ISO 10993-1:2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
IEC 60601-2-28: 2010, Medical electrical equipment - Part 2: Particular requirements for the safety of X-ray source assemblies and X-ray tube assemblies for medical diagnosis - Ed. 1.0
IEC 61223-3-2:2007, Evaluation and routine testing in medical imaging departments -Part 3-2: Acceptance tests - Imaging performance of mammographic X-ray equipment
IEC 60601-2-45: 2011, Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-45: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of mammographic X-ray equipment and mammographic stereotactic devices
NEMA PS 3.1 - 3.20: 2011, Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Set
IEC 60336: 2005, Medical electrical equipment - X-ray tube assemblies for medical diagnosis - Characteristics of focal spots
The following quality assurance measures were applied to the development of the system:
- Risk Analysis
- Requirement Specification Reviews
- Design Reviews ●
- Integration testing (System verification) .
Clinical and Non-clinical testing was conducted in accordance with the "Guidance for industry and FDA Staff: Class II Special Control Guidance Document: Full-Field digital Mammography System," (issued on March 27, 2012) and "Guidance for the Submission of 510(k)'s for Solid State X-ray Imaging Devices" (issued August 6, 1999). All test results were satisfactory.
#### 10. 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. Several safety features including visual and audible warnings are incorporated into the system design. In addition the
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# Healthcare
Mammomat Fusion is continually monitored and if an error occurs the system functions will be blocked and an error message will be displayed.
Furthermore the operators are health care professionals familiar with and responsible for the X-ray examinations to be performed. To minimize electrical, mechanical and radiation hazards, Siemens adheres to recognized and established industry practice and all equipment is subject to final performance testing.
#### 11. Conclusion as to Substantial Equivalence:
The Mammomat Fusion is intended for similar indications for use as the predicate FFDM systems. The system design (Mammography stand, X-ray generator, tube, collimator and image processing algorithms) are similar, if not the same, as with the primary predicate, Mammomat Inspiration. Detector material and performance are compared to the secondary predicate system the GE Senographe DS. Siemens considers the Mammomat Fusion to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices - Mammomat Inspiration and GE Senographe DS.
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