K161270 · Anatomage, Inc. · LLZ · Jan 4, 2017 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K161270
Device Name
CephSimulation
Applicant
Anatomage, Inc.
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Jan 4, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
CephSimulation is a software application intended for storing and visualization of patient images and assisting in case diagnosis and surgical treatment planning. Results of the software are to be interpreted by trained and licensed dental and medical practitioners. It is intended for use by dentist, medical surgeons, and other qualified individuals using a standard PC. This device is not indicated for mammography use.
Device Story
CephSimulation is an interactive imaging software plug-in for InVivoDental; operates on standard x86 PCs. Inputs include digital medical images (e.g., CT scans). Software enables 2D/3D visualization, cephalometric tracing, measurements, and 3D surgery simulation. Clinicians use mouse/keyboard to perform manual point picking, structure drawing, and manipulate 3D volumes (rotate, translate, cut). Output is displayed on standard monitors for review by dentists and surgeons. Device assists in orthodontic/craniofacial treatment planning; does not perform automated diagnosis. Benefits include improved visualization and simulation capabilities for surgical planning.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Performance evaluated via risk analysis, traceability, design reviews, and usability testing. Major function outputs were compared against the predicate software and evaluated by a radiology expert to confirm effectiveness.
Technological Characteristics
Software-only device; runs on standard off-the-shelf x86 processor-based PCs. Windows OS. Supports 2D and 3D image rendering, manipulation (rotate, zoom, contrast), and cephalometric analysis. Integrates as a plug-in for InVivoDental. No patient contact. No life-sustaining functions.
Indications for Use
Indicated for dental and medical practitioners, including dentists and surgeons, for storing, visualizing, and analyzing patient images (e.g., CT scans) to assist in diagnosis and surgical treatment planning for orthodontic and craniofacial applications. Not indicated for mammography.
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 4, 2017
Anatomage, Inc. % Mr. Changxin Xu Program Director 303 Almaden Blvd., #700 SAN JOSE CA 95110
Re: K161270 Trade/Device Name: CephSimulation
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: November 23, 2016 Received: November 29, 2016
Dear Mr. Xu:
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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For
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) K161270
Device Name CephSimulation
CephSimulation is a software application intended for storing and visualization of patient images and assisting in case diagnosis and surgical treatment planning. Results of the software are to be interpreted by trained and and medical practitioners. It is intended for use by dentist, medical surgeons, and other qualified individuals using a standard PC.
This device is not indicated for mammography use.
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# 510K Summary
## I. Submitter
Anatomage Inc. 303 Almaden Blvd #700 San Jose, CA 95110 Phone: (408) 885-1474 Fax: (408) 295-9786 Contact Person: Changxin Xu, Program Director Preparation Date: 4/29/2016
### II. Device
| Device Name | CephSimulation |
|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name | Radiological Image processing System |
| Classification | Class II |
| Classification Name | Radiological Imaging Processing System, 21 CFR 892.2050 |
| Product Code | LLZ |
# III. Predicate Device
Primary Predicate Device: K110430, Dolphin Imaging Reference Device: K123519, InVivoDental
#### IV. Device Description
CephSimulation is an interactive imaging software device. It is used for the visualization of patient image files from scanning devices such as CT scanners, and for assisting in case diagnosis and review, treatment planning and simulation for orthodontic and craniofacial applications. Doctors, dental clinicians, medical surgeons and other qualified individuals can render, review and process the images, perform measurement, analysis and surgery simulation. The software runs with standard PC hardware and visualizes imaging data on standard computer screen.
CephSimulation is designed as a plug-in component for InVivoDental software. It is seamlessly integrated into InVivoDental for extended capabilities. The key functionality includes image visualization, cephalometric tracing and measurements and 3D surgery simulation.
# V. Indication for Use
CephSimulation is a software application intended for storing and visualization of patient images and assisting in case diagnosis and surgical treatment planning. Results of the software are to be interpreted by trained and licensed dental and medical practitioners. It is intended for use by dentist, medical surgeons, and other qualified individuals using a standard PC. This device is not indicated for mammography use.
The indication for Use statement for CephSimulation is not identical to the primary predicate
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device. However, the difference is CephSimulation is not indicated for mammography use. This restriction does not affect the safety and effectiveness of the device relative to the predicate.
# VI. Technical Characteristics and comparison with the predicate device
CephSimulation is a software only device that handles digital medical images. This device does not contact the patient, nor does it control any life sustaining devices. Diagnosis is not performed by this software but by doctors, surgeons and other qualified individuals. A physician, providing ample opportunity for competent human intervention, interprets images and information being displayed and printed.
CephSimulation is installed on standard off-the-shelf x86 processor based computers.
Comparison of the proposed devices with the primary predicate device and reference device is summarized in the following table:
| Characteristic | Proposed Device (CephSimulation) | Primary Predicate Device (Dolphin Imaging) | Reference Device (InVivoDental) |
|-----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 501(k) number | Pending | K110430 | K123519 |
| Indication for use | CephSimulation is a software application intended for storing and visualization of patient images and assisting in case diagnosis and surgical treatment planning. Results of the software are to be interpreted by trained and licensed dental and medical practitioners. It is intended for use by dentist, medical surgeons, and other qualified individuals using a standard PC. This device is not indicated for mammography use. | Dolphin Imaging software is designed for use by specialized dental practices for capturing, storing and presenting patient images and assisting in treatment planning and case diagnosis. Results produced by the software's diagnostic and treatment planning tools are dependent on the interpretation of trained and licensed practitioners. | InVivoDental is a software application used for the display and 3D visualization of medical image files from scanning devices, such as CT, MRJ, or 3D Ultrasound. It is intended for use by radiologists, clinicians, referring physicians and other qualified individuals to retrieve, process, render, review, store, print, assist in diagnosis, and distribute images utilizing standard PC hardware. Additionally, InVivoDental is a preoperative software application used for the simulation and evaluation of dental implants, orthodontic planning and surgical treatments. This device is not indicated for mammography use. |
| Operation system | Windows | Windows or Mac OS | Windows |
| User interface | Mouse, Keyboard | Mouse, Keyboard | Mouse, Keyboard |
| Technology<br>Platform | PC based | PC and MAC | PC based |
| Standalone<br>software | Plug-in view of<br>InVivoDental (K123519) | Yes | Yes |
| Image<br>rendering | 2D and 3D | 2D and 3D | 2D and 3D |
| Image<br>manipulation | Preview, Rotate,<br>Enhance, Zoom,<br>Brightness, Contrast | Preview, Rotate, Enhance,<br>Zoom, Brightness,<br>Contrast, Sharpness | Preview, Rotate, Enhance,<br>Zoom, Brightness, Contrast,<br>Sharpness |
| Basic Image<br>measurement | Distance, angle | Distance, angle | Distance, angle |
| Cephalometric<br>measurement | Distance, angle, ratio,<br>difference | Distance, angle, ratio,<br>difference | None |
| Cephalometric<br>tracing | Manual point picking<br>and structure drawing,<br>Software provides<br>predefined landmarks,<br>structures and allows<br>user to define their own.<br>Can trace on 3D volume. | Manual point picking and<br>automatic structure<br>templates<br>Software provides<br>predefined landmarks and<br>tracing structures.<br>Can trace on 3D volume<br>and 2D photo. | None |
| Cephalometric<br>analysis | Provides both 3D and<br>2D analysis. All<br>measurements are<br>created in 3D. 2D<br>analysis is created by<br>projecting 3D<br>measurements onto<br>plane (mid-sagittal<br>plane).<br>Standard orthodontic<br>tracing analyses and<br>user-configurable<br>analysis:<br>Lateral Analyses:<br>- ABO<br>- Alabama<br>- Steiner<br>- Alexander<br>- Downs | Provide both 3D and 2D<br>analysis. 3D analysis is<br>performed on 3D volume.<br>2D analysis is performed<br>on 2D photo or x-ray.<br>Standard orthodontic<br>tracing analyses and user-<br>configurable analysis:<br>Lateral Analyses:<br>- Ricketts<br>- McNamara<br>- Steiner (Tweed)<br>- Jarabak<br>- Roth<br>- Sassouni<br>- McLaughlin<br>- Downs-Northwestern<br>- Bjork<br>- Alexander (Vari- | None |
| | | | |
| | - Iowa<br>- McLaughlin | Simplex)<br>- Holdaway | |
| | - McNamara | - Alabama | |
| | - Summary | - Burstone | |
| | - Tweed | - ... more than 400 in all | |
| | - Univ. of Pacific | | |
| | - Ricketts | Frontal Analyses: | |
| | - Bjork | - Ricketts | |
| | - Sassouni BottomLine | - Van Arsdale | |
| | | - Grummons | |
| | Frontal Analyses: | - Grummons Simplified | |
| | - Grummons Simplified<br>Frontal | | |
| | - Grummons Simplified<br>Midline | Arch Analysis (Models<br>Study) | |
| | - Grummons Plus<br>Frontal | - Bolton<br>- Schwarz | |
| | - Grummons Plus<br>Height, Angle, Ratio | | |
| | | | |
| | 3D Analyses: | | |
| | - Cranial Skeletal | | |
| | - Cranial Dental | | |
| | | | |
| Tracing<br>superimposition | Yes | Yes | No |
| Wigglegram | Yes. Allow user to enter<br>norms and standard<br>deviations. | Yes. Allow user to enter<br>norms and standard<br>deviations. | No |
| Profilogram | Yes | No | No |
| Occlusal gram | Yes | No | No |
| 2D growth<br>simulation | No | Yes. Growth forecast on<br>traced x-ray or tracing<br>overlaid on photo | No |
| Treatment<br>planning and<br>simulation | Orthodontic and<br>craniofacial applications<br>using predefined<br>maxillary, mandible,<br>chin, and cheek cuts.<br>User can translate, rotate<br>the cuts. | Orthodontic and<br>orthognatic applications<br>using maxillary, mandible,<br>and chin cuts.<br>User can translate, rotate<br>the cuts. | No surgery cut functions. |
| Soft tissue<br>deformation | Yes. 3D only. | Yes. 2D and 3D | No |
| | photos on volume image | photos on volume image | |
| Implant module | Not in this device | Yes (IMPLANNER) | Yes |
| Scanner<br>connection | No | Yes | No |
| DICOM<br>support | Yes (through host<br>device: InVivoDental<br>K123519) | Yes | Yes |
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#### VII. Performance Data
The following quality assurance measures were applied to the development of the system:
- · Risk Analysis
- · Traceability Analysis
- · Design Reviews
- · Performance testing
- · Usability testing
- · Final acceptance testing
- · Bench testing to compare with predicate software
Testing confirmed that the software is stable and operating as designed. Testing also confirmed that the software has been evaluated for hazards and that risk has been reduced to acceptable levels.
Bench testing of the software with predicate software was performed by evaluation of major function outputs from CephSimulation and predicate software. The testing result was evaluated by an expert in the field of radiology. This testing confirms that CephSimulation is as effective as its predicate in its ability to perform essential functions.
#### VIII. Conclusions
Based on the intended use, product, performance, and testing information provided in this notification, the subject device has been shown to be substantially equivalent in the area of technical characteristics, general functionality, and indicated use to the currently marketed predicate device and does not introduce any new potential risks.
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