K161341 · Lifetrack Medical Systems, Inc. · LLZ · Apr 5, 2017 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K161341
Device Name
LIFESYS PACS
Applicant
Lifetrack Medical Systems, Inc.
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Apr 5, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
LifeSys™ PACS is a Picture Archive and Communications software product used to receive pertinent radiology patient information and DICOM images and allow easy generation of a Radiology Report for distribution over a network. LifeSys™ PACS software is intended for use as a primary diagnostic and analysis tool for diagnostic images. LifeSys™ PACS is for hospitals, imaging centers, radiology professional services providers and any user who requires and is granted access to patient image, demographic and report information. The LifeSys™ PACS viewer displays images from CT, computed radiography, MRI, nuclear medicine, PET, ultrasound, x-ray angiography, and x-ray fluoroscopy.
Device Story
LifeSys™ PACS is a software-based Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for medical imaging departments. It receives patient information and DICOM images from various modalities (CT, MRI, PET, ultrasound, etc.); archives these studies; and provides a viewer (LifeView™) and report editor (LifePACS™) for diagnostic interpretation. Used in hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers by radiologists and authorized healthcare providers. The system facilitates image display, rapid loading, and report generation over a network. It acts as a primary diagnostic tool; clinicians interpret displayed images to inform clinical decision-making. The device does not contact the patient or control life-sustaining equipment; it relies on human intervention for final diagnosis.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. System verification and validation testing was conducted to evaluate all input/output functions and operational modes against user needs and design requirements. The software passed all in-house testing criteria.
Technological Characteristics
PACS software; utilizes off-the-shelf computer hardware. Functions include image acquisition, receipt, archive, viewing, and report editing. Supports DICOM standard. No patient contact. Moderate level of concern. Operates as a standalone or networked software application.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in hospitals, imaging centers, and radiology professional services as a primary diagnostic and analysis tool for viewing and reporting on DICOM images from CT, CR, MRI, nuclear medicine, PET, ultrasound, x-ray angiography, and fluoroscopy.
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
April 5, 2017
Lifetrack Medical Systems, Inc. % Mr. Keith Barritt Attorney Fish & Richardson 1425 K Street NW WASHINGTON DC 20005
Re: K161341
Trade/Device Name: Lifesys™ PACS Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: March 21, 2017 Received: March 22, 2017
Dear Mr. Barritt:
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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Sincerely yours.
Michael D'Hara
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) K161341
Device Name LifeSys™ PACS
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
LifeSys™ PACS is a Picture Archive and Communications software product used to receive pertinent radiology patient information and DICOM images and allow easy generation of a Radiology Report for distribution over a network.
LifeSys™ PACS software is intended for use as a primary diagnostic and analysis tool for diagnostic images. LifeSys™ PACS is for hospitals, imaging centers, radiology professional services providers and any user who requires and is granted access to patient image, demographic and report information.
The LifeSys™ PACS viewer displays images from CT, computed radiography, MRI, nuclear medicine, PET, ultrasound, x-ray angiography, and x-ray fluoroscopy.
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Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### Section 5: 510(k) Summary
Date Prepared: February 21, 2017
Submitter: Lifetrack Medical Systems, Inc. 1007 One World Place, 32nd Street, BGC Taguig City, Metro Manila, 1634, Philippines
Contact Person: Eric Schulze, MD, PhD Chief Executive Officer O: +632 802 9980 F: +632 802 9980
Official Correspondent: Eric Schulze, MD, PhD Chief Executive Officer
O: +632 802 9980 F: +632 802 9980 eric.schulze@lifetrackmed.com
Trade Name: LifeSys™ PACS Classification Name: System, Image Processing, Radiological Picture, archive and communications system (PACS) Common Name: Product Code: LLZ
# Predicate Device:
Device Classification Name: System, Image Processing, Radiological 510(k) Number: K120995 Device Name: eRAD PACS and eRAD RIS/PACS Original Applicant: eRAD, Inc., 9 Pilgrim Road, Greenville, SC 29607 Product Code: LLZ Decision Date:December 3, 2012 Decision: Substantial equivalent (SE) Type: Traditional
# Device Description:
LifeSys™ PACS is a PACS software product that provides medical imaging departments of all types (Hospitals, Imaging Centers, and Clinics) with the capability to archive patient imaging studies and generate reports on said studies. LifeSys™ PACS is a single piece of software which includes the following functional modules: LifePACS™, which includes a Worklist, Tech Page, Image acquisition, receipt and archive, Report Editor, and tools for integration; and LifeView™, which includes a DICOM image viewer, rapid loading for fast and efficient reading and reporting and multiple monitor support.
# Indications for Use:
LifeSys™ PACS is a Picture Archive and Communications software product used to receive pertinent radiology patient information and DICOM images and allow easy generation of a Radiology Report for distribution over a network.
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LifeSys™ PACS software is intended for use as a primary diagnostic and analysis tool for diagnostic images. LifeSys™ PACS is for hospitals, imaging centers, radiologists, radiology professional services providers and any user who requires and is granted access to patient image, demographic and report information.
The LifeSys™ PACS viewer displays images from CT, computed radiography, MRI, nuclear medicine. PET. ultrasound. x-rav angiography. and x-ray fluoroscopy.
# Technological Characteristics:
LifeSys™ PACS is a device that does not contact the patient, nor does it control any life sustaining devices. A physician, providing ample opportunity for competent human intervention interprets images and information being displayed.
The LifeSys™ PACS device labeling contains instructions for use and any warnings or cautions to provide for the safe and effective use of the device. Users of the device are responsible to imonsure that display quality, environmental lighting and other possible distractions are consistent with a clinical environment. The hardware components specified are all "off the shelf" computer components.
It is our conclusion that there is no software or hardware component in the LifeSys™ PACS device whose failure or latent design flaw would be expected to result in death or injury to a patient. The "level of concern" on the LifeSys™ PACS device is "moderate".
# Substantial Equivalence:
The new device (LifeSys™ PACS) and predicate device (eRAD PACS and eRAD RIS/PACS) are substantially equivalent in the areas of technical characteristics, general function, application, and intended use. The new device does not raise any new potential safety risks and is equivalent in performance to the predicate device. The two devices are substantially equivalent in the areas of design, architecture, general function, application, and intended use.
# Non-Clinical Testing:
Thorough non-clinical system verification and validation testing was conducted in accordance with applicable international standards and internal design requirement to verify that LifeSys™ PACS software product meets user needs and indications for use. The Verification & Validation Test Plan was designed to evaluate all input functions, output functions, and actions performed in each operational mode. LifeSys™ PACS software passed all in-house testing criteria.
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# Conclusion
The 510(k) Pre-Market Notification for LifeSys™ PACS contains adequate information and data to enable FDA - CDRH to determine substantial equivalence to the predicate device. The subject device and predicate device are substantially equivalent in the areas of technical characteristics, general function, application, intended use, and does not raise any new potential safety risks and is equivalent in performance to existing legally marketed devices. LifeSys™ PACS is substantially equivalent with respect to safety and effectiveness to the predicate device.
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