K151780 · Pie Medical Imaging BV · IZI · Mar 11, 2016 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K151780
Device Name
CAAS Workstation
Applicant
Pie Medical Imaging BV
Product Code
IZI · Radiology
Decision Date
Mar 11, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1600
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
CAAS Workstation is a modular software product intended to be used by or under supervision of a cardiologist or radiologist in order to aid in reading, co-registering and interpreting cardiovascular X-Ray images to support diagnoses and for assistance during intervention of cardiovascular conditions.
Device Story
CAAS Workstation is a stand-alone modular software for PCs (Windows) used by cardiologists/radiologists to analyze cardiovascular images. Inputs include DICOM-format X-ray angiographic images, IVUS (video or DICOM), and OCT (DICOM) datasets. The device performs semi-automatic contour detection and 3D reconstruction of vessel segments and catheter paths. The IV-LINQ module co-registers intravascular images (IVUS/OCT) with X-ray angiographic images using a distance mapping algorithm based on pullback length. Outputs include quantitative measurements (dimensions, stenosis, wall motion, density, stent metrics) and co-registered visualizations displayed on-screen for clinical review. The device assists in diagnosis and interventional planning; results are not intended as the sole basis for clinical decision-making. Benefits include improved visualization and anatomical quantification to support cardiovascular interventions.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. System requirements and risk control measures verified via system testing. Validation performed for each analysis workflow, including regression testing for existing modules. Distance mapping algorithm accuracy and reproducibility validated. Usability testing confirmed user ability to operate the IV-LINQ workflow for its intended purpose.
Technological Characteristics
Modular software for Windows PC. Features semi-automatic contour detection, 3D reconstruction, and distance mapping algorithms. Supports DICOM-standard X-ray, IVUS, and OCT data. Complies with ISO 14971 (risk management), IEC 62304 (software lifecycle), IEC 62336 (usability), and NEMA PS 3.1-3.20 (DICOM).
Indications for Use
Indicated for cardiologists or radiologists to calculate dimensions of cardiovascular structures, quantify stenosis in coronary and peripheral vessels, quantify left and right ventricular wall motion, perform density measurements, determine C-arm position for optimal imaging, enhance stent visualization/measurement, and co-register angiographic X-ray images with IVUS and OCT images.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An angiographic x-ray system is a device intended for radiologic visualization of the heart, blood vessels, or lymphatic system during or after injection of a contrast medium. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 11, 2016
Pie Medical Imaging B.V. % Ms. Florie Daniels Regulatory Affairs Coordinator Philipsweg 1 Maastricht, Limburg 6227 AJ THE NETHERLANDS
Re: K151780
Trade/Device Name: CAAS Workstation Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1600 Regulation Name: Angiographic x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IZI, LLZ Dated: February 1, 2016 Received: February 8, 2016
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K151780
Device Name CAAS Workstation
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
CAAS Workstation features segmentation of cardiovascular structures, 3D reconstruction of vessel segments and catheter path based on multiple angiographic images, measurement and reporting tools to facilitate the following use:
- · Calculate the dimensions of cardiovascular structures;
- · Quantify stenosis in coronary and peripheral vessels;
- · Quantify the motion of the left and right ventricular wall;
- · Perform density measurements;
- · Determine C-arm position for optimal imaging of cardiovascular structures;
- · Enhance stent visualization and measure stent dimensions;
- · Co-registration of angiographic X-Ray images with IVUS and OCT images.
CAAS Workstation is intended to be used by or under supervision of a cardiologist or radiologist. When the results provided by CAAS Workstation are used in a clinical setting to support diagnoses and for assistance during intervention of cardiovascular conditions, the results are explicitly not to be regarded as the sole, irrefutable basis for clinical decision making.
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)
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: January 31, 2017
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| 510(k) Summary | CAAS Workstation | [GEN1934]v3.0 |
|----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| Submitter/Owner Name | Pie Medical Imaging BV | |
| Address | Philipsweg 1, 6227 AJ Maastricht, The Netherlands | |
| Phone Number | +31 43 32 81 328 | |
| Fax Number | +31 43 32 81 329 | |
| Contact Person: | Florie Daniels, Regulatory Affairs Coordinator | |
| Email Address | Florie.Daniels@pie.nl | |
| Preparation Date | 26-Jun-2015 | |
| Trade Name | CAAS Workstation | |
| Common Name | Cardiovascular Angiographic Analysis System | |
| Classification: | Classification Name: Angiographic X-ray System<br>Regulation Class: Class II<br>Regulation number: 21 CFR 892.1600<br>Classification Product Code: IZI<br>Subsequent Product Code: LLZ | |
| Predicate Devices | CAAS Workstation (K133993, Angiographic X-ray System, 21 CFR 892.1600, IZI, LLZ ) | |
| | Volcano Angio-IVUS Mapping system (K060483, Echocardiograph, 21 CFR 870.2330, IYO, IZI) | |
| Device Description | CAAS Workstation is designed as a stand-alone modular software product for<br>viewing and quantification of X-ray angiographic images intended to run on a PC<br>with a Windows operating system. CAAS Workstation contains the analysis<br>modules QCA, QCA3D, QVA, LVA, RVA and StentEnhancer of the previously<br>cleared predicate device CAAS Workstation (K133993) for calculating<br>dimensions of coronary and peripheral vessels and the left and right ventricles,<br>quantification of stenosis, performing density measurements, determination of<br>optimal C-arm position for imaging of vessel segments and functionality to<br>enhance the visualization of a stent and to measure stent dimension. Semi-<br>automatic contour detection forms the basis for the analyses.<br><br>Functionality to co-register X-ray angiographic images and intravascular imaging<br>techniques (such as intravascular ultrasound and optical coherence tomography)<br>is added by means of the analysis module IV-LINQ. With co-registration a<br>common frame of intravascular imaging techniques with X-ray angiographic<br>images is provided using a three-dimensional model. This functionality is based<br>on the Volcano Angio-IVUS Mapping system (K060483).<br><br>In the IV LINQ workflow the user has to select two angiographic X-ray images in<br>DICOM format. The user indicates a catheter path starting at the imaging tip.<br>This path can be optimized manually by adding, deleting or moving control point<br>on the drawn path. After the catheter path is drawn in both angiographic X-ray<br>images, a 3D reconstruction of the catheter path is calculated. | |
| | The user then has to select one IVUS or OCT dataset in DICOM format or the data is streamed from the intravascular imaging console with a DVI streamer. The IVUS or OCT pullback must be acquired using a motorized pullback device. After the 3D catheter path from X-ray angiographic images is calculated and the IVUS or OCT pullback is loaded, IV-LINQ co-registers each IVUS or OCT frame with a position on the 3D catheter path using a distance mapping algorithm. On intravascular images diameter and area measurements can be performed. | |
| | The quantitative results of CAAS Workstation support diagnosis and intervention of cardiovascular conditions.<br>The analysis results are available on screen, and can be exported in various electronic formats.<br>The functionality is independent of the type of vendor acquisition equipment. | |
| Intended Use | CAAS Workstation is a modular software product intended to be used by or under supervision of a cardiologist or radiologist in order to aid in reading, co-registering and interpreting cardiovascular X-Ray images to support diagnoses and for assistance during intervention of cardiovascular conditions. | |
| Indications for Use | CAAS Workstation features segmentation of cardiovascular structures, 3D reconstruction of vessel segments and catheter path based on multiple angiographic images, measurement and reporting tools to facilitate the following use:<br>Calculate the dimensions of cardiovascular structures; Quantify stenosis in coronary and peripheral vessels; Quantify the motion of the left and right ventricular wall; Perform density measurements; Determine C-arm position for optimal imaging of cardiovascular structures; Enhance stent visualization and measure stent dimensions; Co-registration of angiographic X-Ray images with IVUS and OCT images. CAAS Workstation is intended to be used by or under supervision of a cardiologist or radiologist. When the results provided by CAAS Workstation are used in a clinical setting to support diagnoses and for assistance during intervention of cardiovascular conditions, the results are explicitly not to be regarded as the sole, irrefutable basis for clinical decision making. | |
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# Technological Characteristics Comparison
A comparison of the technological characteristics of the predicate and subject device is given the table below.
| | New Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device |
|-------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device name | CAAS Workstation | CAAS Workstation | Angio-IVUS Mapping System |
| Manufacturer | Pie Medical Imaging | Pie Medical Imaging | Volcano Corp. |
| 510(k) number | - | K133993 | K060483 |
| Data type | X-Ray Angiography data in DICOM format (vendor independent) IVUS data as videostream or in DICOM format (vendor independent) OCT data as DICOM format only (vendor independent) | X-Ray Angiography data in DICOM format (vendor independent) | X-Ray Angiography data in DICOM format (vendor independent) IVUS data in DICOM format |
| Import of Patient<br>Data | Manual through keyboard Command line interface | Manual through keyboard Command line interface | Manual through keyboard |
| Centerline<br>Definition | Manual and semi-automatic centerline definition based contour detection of coronary and | Manual and semi-automatic centerline definition based contour detection of coronary and | |
| | New Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device |
| Device name | CAAS Workstation | CAAS Workstation | Angio-IVUS Mapping System |
| Manufacturer | Pie Medical Imaging | Pie Medical Imaging | Volcano Corp. |
| 510(k) number | - | K133993 | K060483 |
| | peripheral vessel Manual and semi-automatic left ventricular contour definition Manual right ventricular contour definition Manual stent contour definition Contour correction and restriction Manual catheter path definition | peripheral vessel Manual and semi-automatic left ventricular contour definition Manual right ventricular contour definition Manual stent contour definition Contour correction and restriction | Manual and semi-automatic centerline / catheter path definition |
| Image Display | 2D X-Ray image 3D reconstruction based on 2 X-Ray images 2D intravascular image Longitudinal intravascular reconstruction | 2D X-Ray image 3D reconstruction based on 2 X-Ray images | 2D X-Ray image 3D reconstruction based on 2 X-Ray images 2D intravascular image Longitudinal intravascular reconstruction |
| Image<br>Assessment<br>X-Ray | Manual and automatic calibration Basic length, diameter, density and angle measurements Vessels and ventricle dimensions (diameters, areas, volumes) Automatic and manual stenosis assessment Left and right ventricular wall motion Left ventricular myocardium dimensions Enhanced stent visualization Stent dimensions Providing a common frame of reference for IVUS and OCT data with X-ray angiographic data | Manual and automatic calibration Basic length, diameter, density and angle measurements Vessels and ventricle dimensions (diameters, areas, volumes) Automatic and manual stenosis assessment Left and right ventricular wall motion Left ventricular myocardium dimensions Enhanced stent visualization Stent dimensions | Manual and automatic calibration Basic length, diameter, density and angle measurements |
| Image<br>Assessment -<br>IVUS / OCT | Basic diameter and area measurements | | Providing a common frame of reference for IVUS data with X-ray angiographic data Basic diameter and area measurements |
| Storage of<br>Results | Printout Images DICOM SC XML PDF | Printout Images DICOM SC XML PDF | Printout Images DICOM SC |
| Operating<br>System | Windows | Windows | Windows |
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Besides IVUS images, also OCT images can be co-registered with IV LINQ. IV LINQ bases image co-registration on the length of the intravascular imaging pullback (either IVUS or OCT). This is similar as the basis for image coregistration in the predicate device Angio-IVUS Mapping System (K060483), which uses the length of the IVUS pullback. The length of an OCT pullback is calculated using the same acquisition information as for IVUS. For IVUS DICOM and IVUS video stream data the calculation of length is also based on the same acquisition information.
The differences in technological characteristics of the subject device compared to the predicate devices therefore do not effect the safety and effectivess of the device.
Conformance Standards The device complies with the following conformance standards:
- ISO 14971:2007, Medical devices Application of risk management to . medical devices
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| | NEMA PS 3.1 – 3.20 (2011), Digital Imaging and Communication in<br>Medicine (DICOM) Set. (Radiology) IEC 62304 First edition 2006-05, Medical device software – Software life<br>cycle processes IEC 62336:2007, Medical devices - Application of usability engineering to<br>medical devices |
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| Performance Data | System requirements – derived from the intended use and indications for use – as<br>well as risk control measures are verified by system testing. System testing<br>showed that the system requirements were implemented correctly.<br>For each analysis workflow a validation approach is created and the proper<br>functioning of the algorithms is validated.<br>For analysis workflows already implemented in earlier versions of CAAS<br>Workstation regression testing is performed to verify equivalence in numerical<br>results.<br>The validation of the distance mapping algorithm used in IV LINQ demonstrated<br>that the length on which co-registration is based, meets the accuracy and<br>reproducibility requirements.<br>Usability testing is performed to validate the IV-LINQ workflow of CAAS<br>Workstation and demonstrated that the user is able to use IV LINQ for the<br>purpose it was developed for.<br>The test results demonstrate safety and effectiveness of CAAS Workstation in<br>relation to its intended use and that CAAS Workstation is considered as safe and<br>effective as the predicate devices. |
| Substantial Equivalence | The analysis workflows QCA, QVA, LVA, RVA, QCA3D and StentEnhancer in<br>the previously cleared device CAAS Workstation (K133993) are available in<br>CAAS Workstation and are the same in terms of intended use and indications for<br>use and have the same technological characteristic. The difference between these<br>two devices is that the analysis workflow 'IV-LINQ' has been added in CAAS<br>Workstation. With the addition of the IV LINQ workflow, the new CAAS<br>Workstation is, like the predicate CAAS Workstation (K133993), intended to<br>support the interventional cardiologist and radiologist with diagnoses and assist<br>them during intervention of cardiovascular conditions. |
| | IV-LINQ has similar intended use and indications for use as the Angio-IVUS<br>Mapping System (K060483). Technologically similar 3D reconstruction and<br>distance mapping methods are used to provide co-registration in Angio-IVUS<br>Mapping System as are used in IV-LINQ. Besides IVUS also OCT images can be<br>co-registered with IV LINQ. OCT images are two-dimensional images created<br>using back-reflecting light versus back-reflected sound waves in IVUS imaging.<br>The image processing of OCT and IVUS images in IV LINQ is considered<br>technologically similar and as such does not affect the safety and effectiveness of<br>the device when used as labeled. There is no difference in the clinical use of IV<br>LINQ, which is providing a common frame of reference, related to the use of<br>OCT images versus IVUS images and the clinical use is therefore considered the<br>same as for the predicate Angio-IVUS Mapping System (K060483). |
| Conclusion | The testing reported in this 510(k) demonstrates that CAAS Workstation is<br>substantially equivalent to a combination of the predicate devices in terms of<br>intended use, indications for use, technological characteristics, measurements and<br>operating environment. As such CAAS Workstation is considered as safe and<br>effective as its predicate devices and performs as well as the predicate devices. |
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