5D Viewer is a software application for the display and 3D visualization of Ultrasound volume data derived from Ultrasound system. It is designed to allow the user to observe images and perform analysis using the volume data acquired with specified diagnostic ultrasound systems. It is intended to be used for viewing, analyzing, editing, measuring and storing of volume data.
Device Story
5D Viewer is standalone software for Windows 7 PCs; processes 3D/4D ultrasound volume data exported from Samsung Medison ultrasound systems via storage media (e.g., USB). Enables clinicians to review, edit, measure, and store volume data outside the ultrasound system; improves workflow efficiency. Features include volume rendering (e.g., Crystal Vue, Natural Vue), noise reduction (ClearVision), and semi-automated measurements (e.g., 5D Limb Vol, 5D Heart). Output is displayed on PC monitor for clinical interpretation. Device does not contact patients; supports clinical decision-making by providing enhanced visualization and quantification tools for diagnostic ultrasound data.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical bench testing, including software verification and validation, hazard analysis, and compliance with voluntary standards (IEC 62304, ISO 14971).
Technological Characteristics
Standalone software for Windows 7; processes DICOM volume data from Samsung Medison ultrasound systems. Features include volume rendering (Crystal Vue, Natural Vue), noise reduction (ClearVision), and semi-automated measurements. Connectivity via local storage media (USB). Software life-cycle per IEC 62304; risk management per ISO 14971. No patient contact; non-life-sustaining.
Indications for Use
Indicated for trained professionals, including physicians, nurses, and technicians, to display, visualize, analyze, edit, measure, and store ultrasound volume data acquired from specified Samsung Medison diagnostic ultrasound systems.
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
August 10, 2016
Samsung Medison Co., Ltd. % Mr. Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services LLC 1394 25th Street, NW BUFFALO MN 55313
Re: K161955
Trade/Device Name: 5D Viewer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: July 14, 2016 Received: July 18, 2016
Dear Mr. Job:
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
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K161955
Device Name 5D Viewer
Indications for Use (Describe)
5D Viewer is a software application for the display and 3D visualization of ultrasound volume data derived from ultrasound system. It is designed to allow the user to observe images and perform analysis using the ultrasound volume data acquired with specified diagnostic ultrasound systems. It is intended to be used for viewing, editing, measuring and storing of volume data. Typical users of this system are trained professionals, including physicians, nurses, and technicians.
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# 510(K) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
This summary of safety and effectiveness is provided as part of this Premarket Notification in compliance with 21 CFR, Part 807, Subpart E, Section 807.92.
# 1. Submitter's Information:
SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD. 42, Teheran-ro 108-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
### Contact Person:
Kyeong-Mi, Park Regulatory Affairs Manager
Telephone: 82.2.2194.1373 Facsimile: 82.2.556.3974
Data Prepared: June 3, 2016
# 2. Name of the device:
Common/Usual Name: Picture Archiving Communications System Proprietary Name: 5D Viewer Classification Names: FR Number Product Code Picture Archiving Communications System 892.2050 LLZ
# 3. Identification of the predicate or legally marketed device:
- -3D/5D Viewer (K151808)
- WS80A Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K153529) -
- RS80A Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K151663) -
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# 4. Device Description:
5D Viewer is standalone software that can be installed in laptops/PCs with Microsoft Windows 7.
This product lets users use their computers to review, analyze, edit, and measure the volume data exported from ultrasound equipment via storage media such as USB drive.
Since this product reads 3D volume data, users can review the test results of patients more quickly and easily. This function allows them to check 3D image results without using an ultrasound system, helping them conduct more tests with the ultrasound system.
5D Viewer only supports the DICOM files containing the volume data created by Samsung Medison's Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems. In other words, you only use the volume data in DICOM files. 5D Viewer is not compatible with the DICOM files from third parties.
# Main operational functions
- Display and edit volume data set
- · Save data (video and volume data)
- · Support simple caliper (Distance, Ellipse, or 3 Distance Volume)
#### Functions that require a USB-type dongle
- HDVI
- · 5D Heart
5D Viewer uses the volume data of Samsung Medison's WS80A, and HS70A Ultrasound systems. The Volume Data contains the raw data obtained during the scan as well as the information required for rendering (e.g., Geometry, View mode, etc.). The patient information is not relevant to the rendering, so it is not included in the Volume Data.
# 5. Intended Uses:
5D Viewer is a software application for the display and 3D visualization of Ultrasound volume data derived from Ultrasound system. It is designed to allow the user to observe images and perform analysis using the volume data acquired with specified diagnostic ultrasound systems. It is intended to be used for viewing. analyzing, editing, measuring and storing of volume data.
# 6. Technological Characteristics:
5D Viewer is substantially equivalent with respect to safety, effectiveness, and functionality to the 3D/5D Viewer (K151808), WS80A Diagnostic Utrasound System (K143089) and RS80A Diagnostic Ultrasound
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# System (K151663).
The device is a software application and does not contact the patient, nor does it control any life sustaining devices. A physician, providing ample opportunity for competent human intervention interprets volume data being displayed. It is designed to allow the user to observe images and perform analysis using the volume data acquired with specified diagnostic ultrasound systems. It is intended to be used for viewing, analyzing, editing, measuring and storing of volume data.
These are described in detail in the technological characteristics comparison table as below.
| Feature | Subject Device | The Primary predicate devices | The predicate devices | |
|---------------------------------------------|----------------|-------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|
| | 5D Viewer | 3D/5D Viewer<br>(K151808) | WS80A<br>(K153529) | RS80A<br>(K151663) |
| Computer<br>Operating System<br>- Windows 7 | Yes | Yes | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Opening and<br>saving files | | | | |
| - *.mvl | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| - *.sty | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| - *.dcm | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| - MPR | | | | |
| Slub 3D | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accept ROI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| FAD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Curved ROI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| - Mirror View | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| - MagiCut | | | | |
| Smooth Cut | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| - Volume Slice | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| - MSV | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| - Oblique View | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| - Volume CT | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| - VOCAL | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| - XI VOCAL | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| - Cine View | | | | |
| 3D Cine | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 4D Cine | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| - 5D Functions | | | | |
| 5D NT | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| 5D CNS+<br>(old name:<br>5D CNS) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| 5D Follicle | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| 5D LB | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Feature | Subject Device | The Primary predicate devices | The predicate devices | |
| | 5D Viewer | 3D/5D Viewer<br>(K151808) | WS80A<br>(K153529) | RS80A<br>(K151663) |
| 5D Heart | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| 5D Limb Vol | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| - Measurement | | | | |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ellipse 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| - Volume | | | | |
| - Render Setup | | | | |
| functions | | | | |
| Realistic | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vue VSI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ClearVision | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Crystal Vue | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Natural Vue | Yes | No | No | No |
| - Post Processing | | | | |
| functions | | | | |
| Post Gain | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Clear SFVI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Detailed SFVI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HDVI | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| - Chroma map | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| function | | | | |
# <Technological Characteristics Comparison Table>
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# <Change list>
| 5D Viewer | Addition of V1.01 | Remarks | | | | |
|-------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|--|--|
| Model Name | • Change of model name in the V1.01<br>(3D/5D Viewer → 5DViewer) | | | | | |
| SW Features | • Adding the predicate S/W features<br>: ClearVision, Natural Vue, Crystal<br>Vue and 5D Limb Vol.<br>• Improving the S/W feature that<br>waspreviously cleared in 3D/5D Viewer<br>(K151808)<br>: 5D CNS+<br>• Changing the S/W feature's name<br>- 5D CNS → 5D CNS+ | Description of S/W Features<br>• ClearVision: It provides the function<br>of removing the noise in images and intensifies<br>boundary lines to make more vivid.<br>• Natural Vue: It shows the reflected light<br>onthe object surface by the light source to<br>improve realism and representation of shape<br>• Crystal Vue: This feature is the volume<br>rendering technology that visualizing<br>interior and exterior structures of 3D<br>volume data.<br>• 5D Limb Vol: This feature allows you to<br>detect fractional limb contour and to<br>measure semi-automatically the volume | | | | |
| | SW Features The previously<br>cleared SW<br>Features ClearVision K153529 | | | | | |
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| 5D Viewer | Addition of V1.01 | | Remarks |
|-----------|-------------------|---------|------------------|
| | Natural Vue | K151663 | fractional limb. |
| | Crystal Vue | K153529 | |
| | 5D Limb Vol | K153529 | |
# 7. A brief discussion of the non-clinical and clinical tests conducted on the subject device
The device has been evaluated to conform to applicable voluntary standards.
- IEC 62304 Medical device software Software life-cycle processes
- ISO 14971 Medical devices Application of risk management to medical devices (ISO 14971:2007, Corrected version 2007-10-01)
- HIPAA COMPLIANCE 5D Viewer is in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
- SAMSUNG MEDISON Software Development Procedure (DXQ2-0030K)
Summary of Clinical Tests:
Not applicable. The subject of this submission, 5D Viewer, did not require clinical studies to support substantial equivalence.
# 8. Conclusion
SAMSUNG MEDISON CO., LTD. considers the 5D Viewer to be as safe, as effective, and performance is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
- The 510(k) Pre-Market Notification for the 5D Viewer contains adequate information and data to enable FDA - CDRH to determine substantial equivalence to the predicate device.
- The device will be manufactured in accordance with the voluntary standards listed in the enclosed voluntary standard survey.
- The submission contains the results of a hazard analysis and the potential hazards have been classified as Minor.
# END of 510(K) Summary
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