K152602 · Olea Medical · LLZ · Mar 3, 2016 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K152602
Device Name
Olea Sphere V3.0
Applicant
Olea Medical
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Mar 3, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
Olea Sphere V3.0 is an image processing software package to be used by trained professionals including, but not limited to, physicians and medical technicians. The software runs on a standard "off-the-shelf" workstation and can be used to perform image viewing, processing, image collage and analysis of medical images. Data and images are acquired through DICOM compliant imaging devices and modalities. Olea SphereV3.0 provides both viewing and analysis capabilities of functional and dynamic imaging datasets acquired with MRI or other relevant modalities, including a Diffusion Weighted MRI (DWI) / Fiber Tracking Module and a Dynamic Analysis Module (e.g., dynamic exogenous or endogenous contrast enhanced imaging data for MRI and CT). The DWI Module is used to visualize local water diffusion properties from the analysis of diffusion-weighted MRI data. The Fiber Tracking feature utilizes the directional dependency of the diffusion to display the white matter structure in the brain or more generally the central nervous system. The Dynamic Analysis Module is used for visualization and analysis of dynamic imaging data, showing properties of changes in contrast while repeating acquisitions (e.g., over time with or without variable acquisition parameters) where such techniques are useful or necessary. This functionality is referred to as: Perfusion Module - the calculation of parameters related to tissue flow (perfusion) and tissue blood volume. Permeability Module - the calculation of parameters related to leakage of injected contrast material from intravascular to extracellular space. Arterial Spin Labeling (ASL) Module - the calculation of parameters related to tissue flow based on a MR technique using the water in arterial blood as endogenous tracer to evaluate the perfusion. Relaxometry Module - the calculation of parameters related to the MR longitudinal and transversal relaxation time and rate. Metabolic Module - the calculation of parameters related to the fat signal fraction based on a MR technique using opposed-phase imaging.
Device Story
Olea Sphere V3.0 is a DICOM-compliant PACS software package for medical image viewing, analysis, and post-processing. It runs on standard off-the-shelf workstations in hospitals and imaging centers. The software processes functional and dynamic imaging datasets (MRI/CT) to generate clinical parameters. Key modules include: DWI/Fiber Tracking (visualizing water diffusion and white matter structure); Perfusion/Permeability (calculating tissue flow, blood volume, and contrast leakage); ASL (evaluating perfusion using arterial blood water); Relaxometry (calculating relaxation times/rates); and Metabolic analysis (fat signal fraction). Physicians and technicians use the software to manipulate images, perform multi-slice/3D/follow-up viewing, and generate segmentation masks for volume/surface calculations. The output assists clinicians in diagnosis by providing quantitative functional data derived from temporal signal intensity changes or diffusion properties. The device benefits patients by enabling advanced non-invasive assessment of tissue characteristics and blood flow.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validation included product risk assessment, software module verification, and software validation testing to confirm product specifications and performance equivalence to predicates.
Technological Characteristics
PACS software for Windows/Linux; DICOM-compliant; utilizes image metadata for processing (zoom, pan, crop, segmentation). Features include multi-slice, mono-slice, MPR/3D, and follow-up views. Modules perform post-processing for DWI, DTI, IVIM, Perfusion, Permeability, ASL, Relaxometry, and Metabolic analysis. Standalone software on off-the-shelf workstations.
Indications for Use
Indicated for trained professionals, including physicians and medical technicians, to perform viewing, processing, collage, and analysis of DICOM-compliant medical images (MRI/CT). Used for functional and dynamic imaging analysis, including DWI, fiber tracking, perfusion, permeability, ASL, relaxometry, and metabolic analysis. Contraindicated for primary interpretation of lossy compressed mammographic images and digitized film screen images.
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).
Magnetom Aera with Software Syngo MR E11A, Magnetom Skyra with Software Syngo MR E11A, Magnetom Skyra with 24 RF Channel (K141977)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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March 3, 2016
Olea Medical % Ms. Caroline Lene Ouality and Regulatory Affairs Manager 93 avenue des Sorbiers, Zone Athelia IV La Ciotat, 13600 FRANCE
Re: K152602
Trade/Device Name: Olea Sphere V3.0 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: February 11, 2016 Received: February 11, 2016
Dear Ms. Lene:
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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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
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Device Name Olea Sphere V3.0
### Indications for Use (Describe)
Olea Sphere V3.0 is an image processing software package to be used by trained professionals including but not limited to physicians and medical technicians. The software runs on a standard "off-the-shelf" workstation and can be used to perform image viewing, processing, image collage and analysis of medical images are acquired through DICOM compliant imaging devices and modalities.
Olea Sphere V3.0 provides both viewing and analysis capabilities of functional and dynamic imaging datasets acquired with MRI or other relevant modalities, including a Diffusion Weighted MRI (DWI) / Fiber Tracking Module and a Dynamic Analysis Module (e.g. dynamic exogenous or endogenous contrast enhanced imaging data for MRI and CT). The DWI Module is used to visualize local water diffusion properties from the analysis of diffusion-weighted MRI data. The Fiber Tracking feature utilizes the directional dependency of the white matter structure in the brain or more generally the central nervous system.
The Dynamic Analysis Module is used for visualization and analysis of dynamic imaging data, showing properties of changes in contrast while repeating acquisitions (e.g. over time without variable acquisition parameters) where such techniques are useful or necessary. This functionality is referred to as:
Perfusion Module - the calculation of parameters related to tissue flow (perfusion) and tissue blood volume.
Permeability Module - the calculation of parameters related to leakage of injected contrass material from intravascular to extracellular space.
Arterial Spin Labeling (ASL) Module - the calculation of parameters related to tissue flow based on a MR technique using the water in arterial blood as endogenous tracer to evaluate the perfusion.
Relaxometry Module - the calculation of parameters related to the MR longitudinal and transversal relaxation time and rate.
Metabolic Module - the calculation of parameters related to the fat fraction based on a MR technique using opposedphase imaging.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# Section 7 – 510(k) Summary
(in accordance with 21 CFR 807.92)
510(k) Number K
### I. Applicant Information
| Applicant: | Olea Medical<br>93 avenue des Sorbiers, Zone Athelia IV<br>La Ciotat 13600<br>France |
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| Contact Person: | Caroline Léné<br>Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>Tel: (011) 33 4 42 71 24 20<br>Fax: (011) 33 4 42 71 24 27<br>e-mail: <a href="mailto:caroline.lene@olea-medical.com">caroline.lene@olea-medical.com</a> |
| Application Correspondent: | Olea Medical<br>93 avenue des Sorbiers, Zone Athelia IV<br>La Ciotat 13600<br>France |
| Contact Person: | Caroline Léné<br>Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>Tel: (011) 33 4 42 71 24 20<br>Fax: (011) 33 4 42 71 24 27<br>e-mail: <a href="mailto:caroline.lene@olea-medical.com">caroline.lene@olea-medical.com</a> |
| Date Prepared: | September 9, 2015 |
Device Identification
| Proprietary Name: | Olea Sphere V3.0 |
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| Proprietary Name: | Olea Sphere V3.0 |
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| Common/Usual Name: | PACS |
| Classification Name: | Picture Archiving Communications System |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.2050 |
| Product Codes: | LLZ |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology Devices |
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II.
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### III. Predicate Devices
The Olea Sphere V3.0 device is substantially equivalent to the following FDA cleared predicate device with regard to indications for use, performance and technological characteristics:
## 1)
| 510(k) Number: | K132095 |
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| Trade Name: | Olea Sphere V2.3 |
| Manufacturer: | Olea Medical |
| Classification Name: | Picture Archiving Communications System |
| Common/Usual Name: | PACS |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.2050 |
| Product Code: | LLZ |
| Classification: | Class II |
Additionally, the software architecture of some of the new features introduced in the Olea Sphere V3.0 is essentially identical to the architecture used by the following FDA cleared predicate devices:
## 2)
| 510(k) Number: | K121434 |
|----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| Trade Name: | Software Syngo MR D13A for the Magnetom |
| | Systems Aera/Skyra/Avanto/Verio |
| Manufacturer: | Siemens Medical Solutions, Inc. |
| Classification Name: | System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| | Common/Usual Name: Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic Device |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.1000 |
| Product Code: | LNH |
| Classification: | Class II |
| | |
3)
| 510(k) Number: | K130749 |
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| Trade Name: | Syngo.MR General; Syngo.MR Cardiology;<br>Syngo.MR Vascular |
| Manufacturer: | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. |
| Classification Name: | Picture Archiving Communications System |
| Common/Usual Name: | PACS |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.2050 |
| Product Code: | LLZ |
| Classification: | Class II |
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4) 510(k) Number: K141977 Magnetom Aera with Software Syngo MR E11A, Trade Name: Magnetom Skyra with Software Syngo MR E11A, Magnetom Skyra with 24 RF Channel Manufacturer: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Classification Name: Class II: Magnetic Resonance Imaging System Common/Usual Name: Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic Device Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1000 Product Code: LNH Classification: Class II
#### IV. Device Description
Olea Sphere V3.0 is a medical viewing, analysis and processing, Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) software, compliant with the DICOM standard and running on Windows or Linux operating systems.
Olea Sphere V3.0 allows the display, analysis and post-processing of medical images. These images, when interpreted by a trained physician, may yield clinically useful information.
The software provides a wide range of basic image processing and manipulation functions, in addition to comprehensive dynamic image processing and display. The main features of the software are:
- Image Loading & Saving ●
- Image Viewing .
- Image Manipulation ●
- Image Analysis .
- Imaging Processing ●
- Perfusion post-processing ●
- Permeability post-processing
- Arterial Spin Labeling (ASL) ●
- · Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI) / Tensor Imaging post-processing (DTI) / Intra-Voxel Incoherent Motion (IVIM)
- · Fiber Tracking post-processing
- · Collage
- · Relaxometry post-processing
- · Metabolic post-processing
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Depending on the purpose of the imaging, the following optional plug-in are used by the software:
- DWI (for MR imaging) .
- DTI (for MR imaging) .
- Perfusion (for MR and CT imaging) ●
- Permeability (for MR and CT imaging)
- Kinetics (for MR imaging) .
- ASL (for MR imaging) .
- Analysis (for MR and CT imaging) ●
- Olea Vision (for MR imaging) ●
- IVIM (for MR imaging) ●
- Collage (for MR imaging) .
- Metabolic (for MR imaging) .
- Relaxometry (for MR imaging) .
The main users of the program are medical imaging professionals who need to visualize and analyze images acquired primarily with MRI or CT systems. Lossy compressed mammographic images and digitized film screen images must not be reviewed for primary image interpretations
#### V. Indications for Use Statement
Olea Sphere V3.0 is an image processing software package to be used by trained professionals including, but not limited to, physicians and medical technicians. The software runs on a standard "off-the-shelf" workstation and can be used to perform image viewing, processing, image collage and analysis of medical images. Data and images are acquired through DICOM compliant imaging devices and modalities.
Olea SphereV3.0 provides both viewing and analysis capabilities of functional and dynamic imaging datasets acquired with MRI or other relevant modalities, including a Diffusion Weighted MRI (DWI) / Fiber Tracking Module and a Dynamic Analysis Module (e.g., dynamic exogenous or endogenous contrast enhanced imaging data for MRI and CT).
The DWI Module is used to visualize local water diffusion properties from the analysis of diffusion-weighted MRI data. The Fiber Tracking feature utilizes the directional dependency of the diffusion to display the white matter structure in the brain or more generally the central nervous system.
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The Dynamic Analysis Module is used for visualization and analysis of dynamic imaging data, showing properties of changes in contrast while repeating acquisitions (e.g., over time with or without variable acquisition parameters) where such techniques are useful or necessary. This functionality is referred to as:
Perfusion Module - the calculation of parameters related to tissue flow (perfusion) and tissue blood volume.
Permeability Module - the calculation of parameters related to leakage of injected contrast material from intravascular to extracellular space.
Arterial Spin Labeling (ASL) Module - the calculation of parameters related to tissue flow based on a MR technique using the water in arterial blood as endogenous tracer to evaluate the perfusion.
Relaxometry Module - the calculation of parameters related to the MR longitudinal and transversal relaxation time and rate.
Metabolic Module - the calculation of parameters related to the fat signal fraction based on a MR technique using opposed-phase imaging.
#### VI. Summary of the Technical Characteristics
Olea Sphere V3.0 is a PACS software designed to access series of MRI and CT images in DICOM format, which can be used to perform image viewing, processing, image collage and analysis of medical images. The system utilizes the information contained in each image meta-data to compare images and to perform zoom, pan and crop functions.
Olea Sphere V3.0 offers a viewing and analysis module that allows to display simultaneously available DICOM image datasets and to save the results into the DICOM database.
Olea Sphere V3.0 offers four types of display for a particular data set:
- 1. The multi-slice view displays simultaneously all the images of selected series in tabular format where rows represent image series and columns represent cross-sectional levels;
- 2. The mono-slice view displays simultaneously one image of selected series at a given slice location;
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- 3. The MPR/3D view displays selected series in a 3-dimensional projections; and
- 4. The follow-up view displays images of series acquired over time.
The system allows the calculation of surfaces and volumes over a set of images by using "segmentation masks". This also allows the user to optimize selected images by customizing the segmentation masks based on user defined areas and to save the results of this image optimization into PDF format files.
The following Predicate Devices Comparison Table provides a summary of the comparison between the Olea Sphere V3.0 and the predicate devices listed in Section III, with respect to indications for use, environment of use, intended use and limitations of use, principles of operation and performance characteristics.
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# Predicate Device Comparison Table
| Device Name | Subject Device:<br>Olea Sphere V3.0 | Predicate #1:<br>(K132095)<br>Olea Sphere (V2.3) | Predicate #2:<br>(K121434)<br>Software Syngo<br>MR D13A for the<br>Magnetom Systems<br>Aera/Skyra/Avanto<br>/Verio | Predicate #3:<br>(K130749)<br>Syngo.MR<br>General;<br>Syngo.MR<br>Cardiology;<br>Syngo.MR<br>Vascular | Predicate #4:<br>(K141977)<br>Magnetom Aera<br>with Software<br>Syngo MR E11A,<br>Magnetom Skyra<br>with Software<br>Syngo MR E11A,<br>Magnetom Skyra<br>with 24 RF<br>Channel | Significant<br>Differences |
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| Product Code | LLZ | LLZ | LNH | LLZ | LNH | The subject device |
| Regulation # | 892.2050 | 892.2050 | 892.1000 | 892.2050 | 892.1000 | and predicates #1<br>and #3 are classified<br>as Product Code<br>LLZ under<br>regulation 892.1000<br>whereas predicates<br>#2 and #4 are<br>classified as Product<br>Code LNH, under<br>regulation 892.1000. |
| Class | II | II | II | II | II | No difference. |
| Indications | Olea Sphere V3.0 is | Olea Sphere is an | The Magnetom | The software | The Magnetom | Olea Sphere V3.0 |
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| | | | | | | |
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Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.