K152352 · GE Medical Systems SCS · LLZ · Jan 20, 2016 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K152352
Device Name
Stereo 3D option for Vision Applications
Applicant
GE Medical Systems SCS
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Jan 20, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Vision 2, TrackVision 2 and HeartVision 2 software applications are intended to enable users to load 3D datasets and overlay and register in real time these 3D datasets with radioscopic or radiographic images of the same anatomy in order to support catheter/device guidance during interventional procedures. The Stereo 3D option enables physicians to visualize needles, points, and segments on a 3D model/space using a stereotaction of radioscopic or radiographic images at a significantly lower dose than use of a full cone beam CT acquisition. This information is intended to assist the physician during interventional procedures.
Device Story
Stereo 3D option is an embedded software module for Vision 2 and TrackVision 2 applications; operates on Advantage Workstation (AW). Inputs: live 2D fluoroscopic/radiographic images from interventional X-ray systems and pre-acquired 3D datasets (XA, CT, MR). Operation: reconstructs 3D objects (needles, points, segments) from two 2D X-ray projections acquired at different C-arm angles; fuses reconstructed objects with 3D anatomical models. Workflow: image acquisition/registration; manual or automatic object identification; quality assessment; display on cross-sections. Output: 3D visualization of needles/markers overlaid on 3D anatomy. Used in interventional suites by physicians to guide procedures; provides alternative to intraoperative cone beam CT with lower radiation dose. Output assists in needle/catheter placement accuracy.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Safety and effectiveness established via bench testing, simulated use testing, and usability validation. Bench testing used phantoms and established performance metrics to confirm reconstruction accuracy. Usability testing involved licensed/clinically trained healthcare providers to ensure safe and effective operation in simulated clinical workflows.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based application running on Advantage Workstation (AW). Complies with NEMA PS 3.1-3.20 (DICOM), IEC 62304 (software lifecycle), and IEC 62366 (usability). Connectivity via dedicated link from interventional X-ray system and Ethernet network. Employs stereotactic 3D reconstruction algorithms based on Innova 3D technology.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by physicians during interventional procedures to visualize and localize needles, points, and segments on a 3D model/space using stereotactic reconstruction of radioscopic or radiographic images to support catheter/device guidance.
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
January 20, 2016
GE Medical Systems, SCS % Mr. John Jaeckle Regulatory Affairs Leader 283 rue de la MINIERE Buc 78530 FRANCE
Re: K152352
Trade/Device Name: Stereo 3D option for Vision Applications Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ, OWB Dated: December 11, 2015 Received: December 14, 2015
Dear Mr. Jaeckle:
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Robert Oolo
Robert Ochs, Ph.D. Director Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K152352
Device Name Stereo 3D option for Vision Applications
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Vision 2, TrackVision 2 and HeartVision 2 software applications are intended to enable users to load 3D datasets and overlay and register in real time these 3D datasets with radioscopic or radiographic images of the same anatomy in order to support catheter/device guidance during interventional procedures.
The Stereo 3D option enables physicians to visualize needles, points, and segments on a 3D model/space using a stereotaction of radioscopic or radiographic images at a significantly lower dose than use of a full cone beam CT acquisition. This information is intended to assist the physician during interventional procedures.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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### 510(k) Summary
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided:
| Date: | 11-December-2015 |
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| Submitter: | GE Healthcare, (GE Medical Systems SCS)<br>283 rue de la MINIERE<br>78530 Buc, France |
| Primary Contact<br>Person: | Ning WEN<br>Regulatory Affairs Leader<br>GE Healthcare, (GE Medical Systems SCS)<br>Tel: (+33)-1-3070-5668<br>Email: ning.wen@ge.com |
| Secondary Contact<br>Persons: | Michel GENUER<br>Regulatory Affairs Program Manager<br>GE Healthcare, (GE Medical Systems SCS)<br>Tel: (+33)-1-3070-4741<br>Email: michel.genuer@ge.com<br><br>John Jaeckle<br>Chief Regulatory Affairs Strategist<br>GE Healthcare<br>Tel: (262) 424-9547<br>Email: John.Jaeckle@ge.com |
| Device Trade Name: | Stereo 3D option for Vision Applications |
| Common/Usual Name: | Stereo 3D option for Vision Applications |
| Classification Names: | Picture archiving and communications system<br>Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system |
| Product Code: | LLZ - 21CFR 892.2050<br>OWB - 21CFR 892.1650 |
| Class: | II |
| Primary Predicate<br>Device(s): | K092639, Innova Vision Applications (from GE Healthcare)<br>Product code: LLZ; Regulation number: 892.2050. |
| Second Predicate<br>Device(s): | K052412, Innova 3D (from GE Healthcare)<br>Product code: OWB, JAA; Regulation number : 892.1650. |
| Device Description: | Vision Applications (K092639) includes Vision 2, TrackVision 2 and HeartVision 2 applications. Vision Applications can load and dynamically fuse in real-time live 2D X-ray images from the X-ray system with 3D models from X-Ray (DICOM 3D XA), CT or MR system.<br><br>Stereo 3D is a new option and the subject of this submission. The Stereo 3D option is designed to be used with the Vision 2 and TrackVision 2 applications which are part of Vision Applications. The Stereo 3D option enables the user to reconstruct 3D objects from radioscopic or radiographic images.<br><br>The Stereo 3D option intends to provide an alternative to intra operative CBCT (cone beam CT) usually performed for the same purpose: to localize needles and markers within the 3D anatomy. The Stereo 3D option provides a method to reconstruct 3D contrasted objects (point and segments) from a pair of 2D X-ray images, e.g. acquisition of fluoroscopic images from different C-arm positions (2 different projections). The 3D object reconstruction is then fused in the 3D space with the 3D model used at the fusion of the x-ray image.<br><br>Stereo 3D has a workflow that is significantly guided, to support clear and easy use of the reconstruction procedure. The workflow contains the following 4 high level steps:<br>Image acquisition and registration adjustment Automatic or manual object identification Quality assessment of 3D reconstruction Display of the reconstructed point(s) and segment(s) on a cross section of the 3D model. The second step (object identification) can be done manually or automatically:<br><br>Manual point(s) or segment(s) identification:<br>After the acquisition and registration of the two x-ray images acquired at two different C-arm positions, the user has to manually select points on the two x-ray images which correspond to the object to reconstruct (e.g. endograph markers and needles).<br><br>Automatic Mode for needles (only with Trackvision 2):<br>The user first selects a planned trajectory with a needle inserted |
| | After the acquisition of the two X-ray images, and the registration<br>adjustment phase, the needle will automatically be detected and<br>reconstructed. |
| Intended Use: | Vision 2, TrackVision 2 and HeartVision 2 software applications are<br>intended to enable users to load 3D datasets and overlay and<br>register in real time these 3D datasets with radioscopic or<br>radiographic images of the same anatomy in order to support<br>catheter/device guidance during interventional procedures. |
| Indication for Use: | Vision 2, TrackVision 2 and HeartVision 2 software applications are<br>intended to enable users to load 3D datasets and overlay and<br>register in real time these 3D datasets with radioscopic or<br>radiographic images of the same anatomy in order to support<br>catheter/device guidance during interventional procedures. |
| | The Stereo 3D option enables physicians to visualize and localize<br>needles, points, and segments on a 3D model/space using a<br>stereotactic reconstruction of radioscopic or radiographic images<br>at a significantly lower dose than use of a full cone beam CT<br>acquisition. This information is intended to assist the physician<br>during interventional procedures. |
| Technology: | Vision Applications are software applications that execute on the<br>Advantage Workstation (AW) review workstation [K110834]. |
| | The live fluoroscopic images, as well as the necessary exam data,<br>are transmitted from the Interventional fluoroscopic X-ray system<br>to the AW through a dedicated link. The 3D datasets previously<br>acquired (from XA only for TrackVision 2, and from XA, CT and MR<br>for Vision 2 and HeartVision 2) are loaded from the AW database. |
| | The 3D-2D fusion and the user interface of the application are<br>displayed on the AW main screen, which is distributed identically in<br>both the Control and Exam Rooms, The most frequently used<br>functions are available from the Central Touch Screen at table side<br>in the exam room. This user interface is controlled by the<br>application through the Interventional fluoroscopic X-ray system<br>Ethernet network. |
| | The Vision Applications employ the same fundamental scientific<br>technology as its primary predicate devices. |
| | The new Stereo 3D option is an embedded software component of<br>the Vision 2 and/or TrackVision 2 components of Vision<br>Applications. This option is designed to reconstruct 3D object(s).<br>Stereo 3D contains the algorithms used to detect the 2D needles<br>on the image and to reconstruct points, needles and segments in<br>3D from fluoroscopic images. Stereo 3D option is based on the 3D<br>reconstruction technology of “Innova 3D” [K052412] that is second<br>predicate device and also runs on AW platforms. |
| | The reconstructed 3D objects can be displayed by Vision Applications on the initial 3D model (fused with live 2D), and exported to Volume Viewer [K041521].<br>All causes of hazard relative to the introduction of Stereo 3D option have been identified and mitigated. |
| Determination of Substantial Equivalence: | The following testing was used to assess safety and effectiveness and, thus, to establish the substantial equivalence with the predicate devices. |
| | Summary of Non-Clinical Tests: |
| | The Stereo 3D option for Vision Applications comply with NEMA PS 3.1 - 3.20 (2011) Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Set and with voluntary standards IEC 62304 (2006) and IEC 62366 (2007). |
| | The following quality management measures were applied to the development of the software application:<br>Product verification ensures the software conforms to its requirements including hazard mitigations risk management requirements. The verification tests confirmed that design output meets design input requirements. The tests were executed at component, software subsystems, and system levels. Functional testing and performance testing are part of system level verification. Performance has been confirmed with bench testingSimulated Use Testing ensured the system conforms to user needs and intended uses through simulated clinical workflows using step-by step procedures that would be performed for representative clinical applications.Usability validation testing is conducted to confirm that the product can be used safely and effectively. The participants used for this testing were licensed and/or clinically trained healthcare providers or users.Additional bench testing was performed to substantiate Stereo 3D's product claims. |
| | Summary of Clinical Tests: |
| | The Stereo 3D option for Vision Applications did not require clinical studies to assess safety and effectiveness and, thus, to establish the substantial equivalence. |
| | Stereo 3D is based on established GE technology which enabled use of our "typical” verification and validation testing methods. Additionally, engineering bench testing was able to be performed using existing phantoms, methods, and performance metrics. The |
| | requirements were met and there were not any unexpected results. |
| Conclusion: | GE Healthcare considers the Stereo 3D Option for Vision Applications to be as safe and as effective and substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. |
| | This conclusion is based on:<br>Verification and Validation testing has demonstrated that the design inputs, user requirements, and risk mitigations have been met. Bench testing has demonstrated the performance and substantiated the claims of Stereo 3D. The results of design validation did not raise new issues of safety and effectiveness. The successful completion of the above testing was sufficient to assess safety and effectiveness and, thus, to establish the substantial equivalence. The Stereo 3D Option for Vision Applications does not raise new issues of safety and effectiveness. The Stereo 3D Option for Vision Applications does not introduce new fundamental scientific technology. |
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# GE Healthcare 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
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# GE Healthcare 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
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### GE Healthcare 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
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