The D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation is intended for Processing, Reporting, Archiving, Display, Communication and Analysis of emission computerized tomography data using tools for imaging and automated review and quantification of Cardiac SPECT data. The D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation is intended to work with Spectrum Dynamics' D-SPECT® Cardiac Scanner System or as a separate standalone post processing workstation. The system is intended for use by the Nuclear Medicine (NM), Radiology or Electro Physiology practitioners and referring physicians for display, processing, archiving, printing, reporting and networking of NMI data, including planar scans (Static, Dynamic, Multi-Gated) and tomographic three-dimensional scans (SPECT, Gated SPECT) acquired by gamma cameras. The system can run on a dedicated workstation or as part of Spectrum Dynamics' D-SPECT® Cardiac Scanner System. The NM data can be coupled with registered and/or fused X-Ray CT or MR scans, and with physiological signals in order to depict, localize, and/or quantify the distribution of radionuclide tracers and anatomical structures in scanned body tissue for clinical diagnostic purposes. "SUMO" optional application enables visual evaluation and assessment of the sympathetic innervation system of the heart by quantification of uptake ratios between regions of interest, identifying discreet uptake areas of mIBG I-123 (AdreView tm Iobenguane I-123 Injection) or similar agents within the heart.
Device Story
Workstation processes, displays, archives, and analyzes emission computed tomography (SPECT) data; inputs include planar scans (static, dynamic, multi-gated) and tomographic 3D scans (SPECT, gated SPECT) from gamma cameras; data can be fused with X-Ray CT or MR scans and physiological signals. Operates on Windows OS; used by Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, or Electrophysiology practitioners in clinical settings. Features include segmentation, color coding, polar maps, and quantitative tools (QPS, QGS, QBS, MUGA, H/M ratio). SUMO application quantifies uptake ratios of mIBG I-123 to assess cardiac sympathetic innervation. Output includes formatted reports, 3D renderings, and animated sequences. Assists physicians in diagnosis and treatment planning by localizing and quantifying radionuclide tracer distribution.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Validation included performance studies using simulated phantoms and subject datasets to verify specification requirements and safety/effectiveness per FDA guidance for computer-assisted detection devices.
Technological Characteristics
Windows-based workstation; supports DICOM PS 3.1-3.18; complies with ISO 62304 (software lifecycle), ISO 14971 (risk management), IEC 60601-1-4 (PEMS), and IEEE 3333.2.1-2015 (3D modeling). Features include image segmentation, color coding, polar maps, and quantitative analysis tools (QPS, QGS, QBS, MUGA, H/M).
Indications for Use
Indicated for Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, or Electrophysiology practitioners and referring physicians to process, display, archive, and analyze emission computed tomography data (planar, SPECT, gated SPECT) for clinical diagnostic purposes. Includes optional SUMO application for visual evaluation and quantification of cardiac sympathetic innervation using mIBG I-123 or similar agents.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An emission computed tomography system is a device intended to detect the location and distribution of gamma ray- and positron-emitting radionuclides in the body and produce cross-sectional images through computer reconstruction of the data. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, radionuclide anatomical markers, component parts, and accessories.
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Spectrum Dynamics, Medical Ltd. % Mr. Yoram Levy OA/RA Consultant Qsite 31 Haavoda Street Binyamina, 30500 ISRAEL
Re: K160120
Trade/Device Name: D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1200 Regulation Name: Emission Computed Tomography System Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KPS, LLZ Dated: January 13, 2016 Received: January 19, 2016
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K160120
#### Device Name
The D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation is intended for Processing, Reporting, Archiving, Display, Communication and Analysis of emission computerized tomography data using tools for imaging and automated review and quantification of Cardiac SPECT data.
The D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation is intended to work with Spectrum Dynamics' D-SPECT® Cardiac Scanner System or as a separate standalone post processing workstation.
The system is intended for use by the Nuclear Medicine (NM), Radiology or Electro Physiology practitioners and referring physicians for display, processing, archiving, printing, reporting and networking of NMI data, including planar scans (Static, Dynamic, Multi-Gated) and tomographic three-dimensional scans (SPECT, Gated SPECT) acquired by gamma cameras. The system can run on a dedicated workstation or as part of Spectrum Dynamics' D-SPECT® Cardiac Scanner System. The NM data can be coupled with registered and/or fused X-Ray CT or MR scans, and with physiological signals in order to depict, localize, and/or quantify the distribution of radionuclide tracers and anatomical structures in scanned body tissue for clinical diagnostic purposes. "SUMO" optional application enables visual evaluation and assessment of the sympathetic innervation system of the heart by quantification of uptake ratios between regions of interest, identifying discreet uptake areas of mIBG I-123 (AdreView tm Iobenguane I-123 Injection) or similar agents within the heart.
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## 510(K) SUMMARY
# D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation 510(k) Number K160120
| Applicant's Name: | Spectrum Dynamics Medical Ltd.<br>22 Bareket Street<br>Caesarea, Israel 3088900<br>Tel: +(972) 73-737-4500<br>Fax: +(972) 73 737-4501 |
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| Primary<br>Contact Person: | Yoram Levy, Qsite<br>31 Haavoda Street<br>Binyamina, Israel 30500<br>Tel +(972)4-638-8837; Fax +(972)4-638-0510<br>Yoram@qsitemed.com |
| Secondary<br>Contact Person: | Igor Naroditsky<br>Director QA/RA<br>22 Bareket Street<br>Caesarea, Israel 3088900<br>Tel: +(972)73-737-4386 Fax: +(972)73-737-4501<br>igorn@spectrum-dynamics.com |
| Trade Name: | D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation |
| Common Name: | Nuclear Medicine Workstation |
| Preparation Date: | January 13, 2016 |
| Classification: | Name: Emission computed tomography system (Subsequent<br>Picture archiving and communication system)<br>Product Code: KPS (subsequent LLZ)<br>Regulation No: 21 CFR 892.1200 (subsequent 21CFR<br>892.2050)<br>Class: II<br>Panel: Radiology |
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#### Device Description:
D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation is intended for acceptance, transfer, display, storage, and processing of images for detection of radioisotope tracer uptakes in the patient's body. The device using various processing modes supported by the various clinical applications and various features designed to enhance image quality. The emission computerized tomography data can be coupled with registered and/or fused CT/MR scans and with physiological signals in order to depict, localize, and/or quantify the distribution of radionuclide tracers and anatomical structures in scanned body tissue for clinical diagnostic purposes. Visualization tools include segmentation, color coding, and polar maps. Analysis tools include Quantitative Perfusion SPECT (QPS), Quantitative Gated SPECT (QGS) and Quantitative Blood Pool Gated SPECT (QBS) measurements, Multi Gated Acquisition (MUGA) and Heart-to-Mediastinum activity ratio (H/M). It also includes reporting tools for formatting findings and user selected areas of interest. It is capable of processing and displaying the acquired information in traditional formats, as well as in three-dimensional renderings, and in various forms of animated sequences, showing kinetic attributes of the imaged organs.
D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation is based on Windows operating system. Due to special customer requirements and the clinical focus the D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation can be configured in the same way as the predicate device with different combinations of Windows OS based software options and clinical applications which are intended to assist the physician in diagnosis and/or treatment planning. This includes commercially available post-processing software packages.
D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation is a processing workstation primarily intended for, but not limited to
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cardiac applications. The workstation can be a part of the FDA cleared D-SPECT® Cardiac Scanner System (K110507) or integrated to a separate standalone post processing station. "SUMO" optional application enables visual evaluation and assessment of the sympathetic innervation system of the heart by quantification of uptake ratios between regions of interest, identifying discreet uptake areas within the heart of mIBG I-123 (AdreView™ Iobenguane I-123 Injection) or similar agents.
#### Indications for use:
The D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation is intended for Processing, Reporting, Archiving, Display, Communication and Analysis of emission computerized tomography data using tools for imaging and automated review and quantification of Cardiac SPECT data.
The D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation is intended to work with Spectrum Dynamics' D-SPECT® Cardiac Scanner System or as a separate standalone post processing workstation.
The D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation is intended for use by the Nuclear Medicine (NM), Radiology or Electro Physiology Cardiology practitioners and referring physicians for display, processing, archiving, printing, reporting and networking of NMI data, including planar scans (Static, Dynamic, Multi-Gated) and tomographic three-dimensional scans (SPECT, Gated SPECT) acquired by gamma cameras. The system can run on a dedicated workstation or as part of Spectrum Dynamics' D-SPECT® Cardiac Scanner System. The NM data can be coupled with registered and/or fused X-Ray CT or MR scans, and with physiological signals in order to depict, localize, and/or quantify the distribution of radionuclide tracers and anatomical structures in scanned body tissue for clinical diagnostic purposes. "SUMO" optional application enables visual evaluation and assessment of the sympathetic innervation system of the heart by quantification of uptake ratios between regions of
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interest, identifying discreet uptake areas of mIBG I-123 (AdreView™ Iobenguane I-123 Injection) or similar agents within the heart.
#### Predicate Devices:
The proposed D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation is substantially equivalent to the following predicate device:
| Device Name | Manufacturer | 510k No | Date of Clearance |
|------------------------------------|-------------------|---------|-------------------|
| D-SPECT® Cardiac<br>Scanner System | Spectrum Dynamics | K110507 | July 13, 2011 |
The following are reference devices:
| Device Name | Manufacturer | 510k No | Date of Clearance |
|--------------------------------------------------|---------------|---------|-------------------|
| Xeleris 3.1 Processing<br>and Review Workstation | GE Healthcare | K130884 | March 21, 2013 |
| Emory Cardiac Toolbox<br>3.2 | Syntermed | K130902 | June 14, 2014 |
The D-SPECT® Cardiac Scanner System (K110507), in particular it's processing and reviewing workstation, is the primary predicate device for the subject device. It is substantially equivalent in regard to its intended use, clinical indications and fundamental technology.
The GE Healthcare's Xeleris 3.1 Processing and Review Workstation (K130884) and the Emory Cardiac Toolbox 3.2 are reference devices in regard to the additional intended use, clinical indication for use and the technical parameters of the D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation. It supports in particular the processing and reviewing workstation as a separate standalone workstation and the additional "SUMO" optional application.
### Substantial Equivalence to Predicate and Reference Devices
The D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation and its primary predicate device, the D-SPECT® Cardiac Scanner System (K110507) are
## 4 of 7 D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation – 510k Submission Summary
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intended for the same use and have similar indications for use. Furthermore, the D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation and its primary predicate device, the D-SPECT® Cardiac Scanner System (K110507), the processing station, have similar technological features.
The differences between the two devices are the separation of the processing and reviewing workstation as a separate standalone workstation and "SUMO" optional application as an additional indication.
The Xeleris 3.1 Processing and Review Workstation (K130884) and the Emory Cardiac Toolbox 3.2 (K130902) are reference devices, which support the additional intended use of D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation as a separate standalone workstation for post image processing.
The Xeleris 3.1 Processing and Review Workstation (K130884) and the Emory Cardiac Toolbox 3.2 (K130902) are reference devices which support the additional "SUMO" optional application.
Any minor differences in the design do not raise any new questions of safety and effectiveness issues, as verified by performance testing.
Results of tests and validations, performed with the proposed D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation demonstrates that it is as safe and effective as its primary predicate device, without raising any new safety and/or effectiveness concerns.
Therefore, the D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation is substantially equivalent to its predicate devices.
### Performance Standards:
D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation complies with:
- ISO 62304 Medical device software- Software life cycle processes
- · ISO 14971 Medical Devices- Application of risk management to medical devices
- · ISO 15223-1 Medical Devices- Symbols to be used with medical device labels, labeling and information to be supplied- Part 1
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- · IEC 60601-1-4 General requirements for safety Collateral Standard: Programmable electrical medical systems
- · IEEE Std 3333.2.1-2015 IEEE Recommended Practice for Three-Dimensional (3D) Medical Modeling
- · DICOM PS 3.1-3.18 standard Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Standard
#### Performance Bench Tests
Bench testing demonstrated that the D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation is as safe and effective as the cleared predicate devices.
The performance tests were done in addition to the successful completion of verification and validation testing as required by Spectrum Dynamics Medical quality system (per 21CFR 820 Quality System Regulation and ISO 13485 standard). Engineering testing and standards compliance testing were successfully conducted and did not raise any new safety questions or identify any new risks.
To demonstrate and validate the safety, effectiveness and clinical use of the modified D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation using SUMO application, Spectrum Dynamics performed a number of validation and verification tests including overall performance study using a simulated phantom and a dataset of subjects in accordance with the FDA Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff, Computer-Assisted Detection Devices Applied to Radiology Images and Radiology Device Data -Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissions.
The performance tests indicate that the D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation meets the specification requirements.
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#### Summary of Pre-Clinical and clinical study
D-SPECT® Processing and Reviewing Workstation is a Processing Workstation primarily intended for, but not limited to cardiac applications. The system is intended for use by the Nuclear Medicine (NM), Radiology or Electro Physiology Cardiology practitioners, and referring physicians for display, processing, archiving, printing, reporting and networking of NMI data, including planar scans (Static, Dynamic, Multi-Gated) and tomographic three-dimensional scans (SPECT, Gated SPECT) acquired by gamma cameras.
The safety and efficacy of the D-SPECT® Cardiac Scanner System device has been well established in scientific research due to the comprehensive clinical studies, scientific research and published literature of SPECT devices using the same technology and with its predicate devices, Spectrum Dynamics Ltd. believes that animal and clinical studies are not required to determine the safety and efficacy of the device.
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