K163284 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · JAK · Mar 1, 2017 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K163284
Device Name
syngo. CT Neuro Perfusion
Applicant
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product Code
JAK · Radiology
Decision Date
Mar 1, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1750
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
The syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion software package is designed to evaluate areas of brain perfusion. The software processes images or volumes that were reconstructed from continuously acquired CT data after the injection of contrast media. It generates the following result volumes: - Cerebral blood flow (CBF) - Cerebral blood volume (CBV) - Local bolus timing (time to start (TTS), time to peak (TTP), time to drain (TTD)) - Mean transit time (MTT) - Transit time to the center of the IRF (TMax) - Flow extraction product (permeability) - Temporal mip - Temporal average - Baseline volume - Modified dynamic input data The software also allows the calculation of mirrored regions or volumes of interest and the visual inspection of time attenuation curves. One clinical application is to visualize the apparent blood perfusion and the parameter mismatch in brain tissue affected by acute stroke. Areas of decreased perfusion appear as areas of changed signal intensity: - Lower signal intensity for CBF and CBV - Higher signal intensity for TTP, TTD, MTT, and TMax A second application is to visualize blood brain barrier disturbances by modeling extravascular leakage of blood into the interstitial space. This additional capability may improve the differential diagnosis of brain tumors and be helpful in therapy monitoring.
Device Story
Software processes dynamic CT image volumes acquired post-contrast injection; calculates perfusion parameters (CBF, CBV, MTT, TTP, TTD, TMax, permeability). Operates on syngo.via platform; used by clinicians to visualize perfusion mismatch in acute stroke and blood-brain barrier leakage in tumors. Features include auto-stroke workflow, rapid results technology, and penumbra analysis. Outputs include color-coded perfusion maps, time-attenuation curves, and statistical data. Assists physicians in identifying tissue at risk vs. non-viable tissue; supports differential diagnosis and therapy monitoring.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical bench testing, including software verification and validation, integration testing, and functional testing of new features (Auto Stroke Workflow, Rapid Results).
Technological Characteristics
Software-based image processing for CT data. Operates on syngo.via VB20 platform. Features: rigid motion correction, 4D noise reduction, brain/HU segmentation, reference vessel identification, hemisphere plane definition, and normalization. DICOM compatible. Complies with IEC 62304 (software lifecycle), ISO 14971 (risk management), and IEC 62366-1 (usability).
Indications for Use
Indicated for evaluation of brain perfusion in patients, including assessment of acute ischemic stroke and blood-brain barrier disturbances for brain tumor diagnosis and therapy monitoring.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A computed tomography x-ray system is a diagnostic x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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March 1, 2017
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. % Ms. Kimberly Mangum Regulatory Affairs Specialist 40 Liberty Boulevard Mail Code 65-1A MALVERN PA 19355
Re: K163284
Trade/Device Name: syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulation Name: Computed tomography x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JAK Dated: February 14, 2017 Received: February 16, 2017
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K163284
Device Name syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The syngo. CT Neuro Perfusion software package is designed to evaluate areas of brain perfusion. The software processes images or volumes that were reconstructed from continuously acquired CT data after the injection of contrast media. It generates the following result volumes:
- · Cerebral blood flow (CBF)
- Cerebral blood volume (CBV)
- · Local bolus timing (time to start (TTS), time to peak (TTP), time to drain (TTD))
- · Mean transit time (MTT)
- · Transit time to the center of the IRF (TMax)
- · Flow extraction product (permeability)
- · Temporal mip
- · Temporal average
- · Baseline volume
- Modified dynamic input data
The software also allows the calculation of mirrored regions or volumes of interest and the visual inspection of time attenuation curves. One clinical application is to visualize the apparent blood perfusion and the parameter mismatch in brain tissue affected by acute stroke.
Areas of decreased perfusion appear as areas of changed signal intensity:
- · Lower signal intensity for CBF and CBV
- · Higher signal intensity for TTP, TTD, MTT, and TMax
A second application is to visualize blood brain barrier disturbances by modeling extravascular leakage of blood into the interstitial space. This additional capability may improve the differential diagnosis of brain tumors and be helpful in therapy monitoring.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### 510(K) SUMMARY FOR SYNGO.CT NEURO PERFUSION
Submitted by: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 40 Liberty Boulevard Malvern, PA 19355
Date Prepared: January 20, 2017
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR §807.92.
#### l. Submitter
Importer/Distributor Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 40 Liberty Boulevard Malvern, PA 19355
#### Establishment Registration Number 2240869
#### Manufacturing Site
Siemens Healthcare GmbH Siemensstr. 1 D-91301 Forchheim, Germany
#### Establishment Registration Number 3004977335
#### Contact Person
Kimberly Mangum Regulatory Affairs Specialist Siemens Medical Solutions, Inc. USA 40 Liberty Boulevard Malvern, PA 19355 Phone: (610) 448 - 6477 Fax: (610) 640 - 4481 Email: kimberly.mangum@siemens.com
#### II. Device Name and Classification
510(k) Number: K163284 Product Name: syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion Propriety Trade Name: syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion Classification Name: Computed Tomography X-ray System Classification Panel: Radiology 21 CFR §892.1750 CFR Section: Device Class: Class II 90JAK Product Code:
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#### III. Predicate Device
#### Predicate Device:
| Trade Name: | syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion |
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| 510(k) Number: | K123541 |
| Clearance Date: | 04/02/2013 |
| Classification Name: | Computed Tomography X-ray System |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
| CFR Section: | 21 CFR §892.1750 |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | 90JAK |
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RAPID K121447 10/04/2013 Picture archiving and communications system Radiologv 21 CFR § 892.2050 Class II LLZ
#### IV. Device Description
The syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion software allows the quantitative evaluation of dynamic CT data of the brain acquired during the injection of a compact bolus of iodinated contrast material. It mainly aids in the early differential diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke. The Blood-brain-barrier (BBB) imaging feature supports the diagnostic assessment of brain tumors.
By providing images of e.q. cerebral blood flow (CBF), cerebral blood volume (CBV), time to peak (TTP), and Mean Transit Time (MTT) from one set of dynamic CT images or volumes, syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion allows a quick and reliable assessment of the type and extent of cerebral perfusion disturbances, including fast evaluation of the tissue at risk and non-viable tissue in the brain. The underlying approaches for this application were cleared as part of the predicate device and remain unchanged in comparison to the predicate device.
syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion allows simultaneous multi-slice processing and supports the workflow requirements in a stroke workflow. The availability of flow extraction product imaging extends the option to the diagnosis of brain tumors. A listing of device modifications as part of the new software version VB20 of syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion is as follows:
- · Auto Stroke Workflow
(Calculation and display of the stroke results without user input)
- . Rapid Results Technology (Calculates stroke results and quality control images without user input and sends all images to other DICOM nodes)
- Additional Parameters for Penumbra and Core Infarct Calculation
This software is designed to operate on at least the syngo.via VB20 hardware/software platform, and should be used with reconstructed images that meet the following minimum requirements:
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- Images should be reconstructed with the high sampling frequency. Scan modes ● are e. g. adaptive 4D spiral, Dynamic sequence and dynamic multi-scan modes of Siemens CT scanners.
- A standard reconstruction kernel should be used
- . Images should be reconstructed with an increment smaller than the slice thickness to achieve good resolution
#### V. Indications for Use
The syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion software package is designed to evaluate areas of brain perfusion. The software processes images or volumes that were reconstructed from continuously acquired CT data after the injection of contrast media.
It generates the following result volumes:
- Cerebral blood flow (CBF) ●
- Cerebral blood volume (CBV) ●
- Local bolus timing (time to start (TTS), time to peak (TTP), time to drain ● (TTD))
- Mean transit time (MTT) ●
- Transit time to the center of the IRF (TMax) ●
- Flow extraction product (permeability) ●
- Temporal MIP
- Temporal Average
- o Baseline Volume
- Modified dvnamic input data
The software also allows the calculation of mirrored regions or volumes of interest and the visual inspection of time attenuation curves. One clinical application is to visualize the apparent blood perfusion and the parameter mismatch in brain tissue affected by acute stroke. Areas of decreased perfusion appear as areas of changed signal intensity:
- · Lower signal intensity for CBF and CBV
- · Higher signal intensity for TTP, TTD, MTT, and TMax
A second application is to visualize blood brain barrier disturbances by modeling extravascular leakage of blood into the interstitial space. This additional capability may improve the differential diagnosis of brain tumors and be helpful in therapy monitoring.
#### VI. Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
The evaluation of tissue perfusion is the technological principle for both the subject and predicate devices. Both devices have the same Intended Use, same Indications for Use and similar visualization and evaluation technological characteristics. At a high-level, the subject and predicate device are based on the following same/similar technological characteristics:
| Feature | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Purpose of the<br>application | visualization of tissue perfusion<br>using rapid sequences collected<br>after the administration of<br>contrast medium | visualization of tissue perfusion<br>using rapid sequences collected<br>after the administration of<br>contrast medium | Same |
| Acquisition | patient scan following<br>administration of contrast media | patient scan following<br>administration of contrast media | Same |
| Feature | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
| CT Scanning Mode | Scanning at a single table<br>position or using spirals with the<br>same scan range | Scanning at a single table<br>position or using spirals with the<br>same scan range | Same |
| Motion Correction | Rigid motion correction which<br>can be used in brain datasets | Rigid motion correction which<br>can be used in brain datasets | Same |
| Time Point Removal | On user request time points and<br>time ranges (time point volumes)<br>can be removed from the current<br>evaluation if they show strong<br>patient or organ movement. | On user request time points and<br>time ranges (time point volumes)<br>can be removed from the current<br>evaluation if they show strong<br>patient or organ movement. | Same |
| 4D Noise Reduction | Noise reduction with<br>preservation of time-attenuation<br>information can be performed to<br>improve the image quality of<br>noisy input images and to allow<br>for robust image evaluation | Noise reduction with<br>preservation of time-attenuation<br>information can be performed to<br>improve the image quality of<br>noisy input images and to allow<br>for robust image evaluation | Same |
| Brain Segmentation | The task can apply the brain<br>segmentation algorithm | The task can apply the brain<br>segmentation algorithm | Same |
| HU Segmentation | Removes all pixels that lie<br>outside the Min HU and Max HU<br>thresholds | Removes all pixels that lie<br>outside the Min HU and Max HU<br>thresholds | Same |
| Reference Vessel Definition | Automatic identification of the<br>reference vessel with simple<br>interactive override if the user<br>does not accept automatic<br>detection | Automatic identification of the<br>reference vessel with simple<br>interactive override if the user<br>does not accept automatic<br>detection | Same |
| Vessel and Arteries Definition | Automatic identification of the<br>brain vessels and arteries with<br>simple interactive override<br>possibility | Automatic identification of the<br>brain vessels and arteries with<br>simple interactive override<br>possibility | Same |
| Hemisphere Plane Definition | Automatic hemisphere plane<br>definition which can be manually<br>corrected | Automatic hemisphere plane<br>definition which can be manually<br>corrected | Same |
| Normalization | Normalization of CBF and CBV<br>values based on a histogram<br>analysis of the non-ischemic<br>hemisphere | Normalization of CBF and CBV<br>values based on a histogram<br>analysis of the non-ischemic<br>hemisphere | Same |
| Result Storage | Storage of all result images in<br>the database as DICOM CT<br>grayscale, color RGB, Enhanced<br>CT | Storage of all result images in<br>the database as DICOM CT<br>grayscale, color RGB, Enhanced<br>CT | Same |
| ROI (region of interest)<br>evaluation | ROI (region of interest)<br>measurements with calculation<br>of mean value, standard<br>deviation and area for detailed<br>analysis of specific ischemic<br>areas | ROI (region of interest)<br>measurements with calculation<br>of mean value, standard<br>deviation and area for detailed<br>analysis of specific ischemic<br>areas | Same |
| ROI mirroring | Mirroring of the ROIs at the<br>hemisphere plane and output of<br>statistical parameters like mean<br>value, standard deviation and<br>area | Mirroring of the ROIs at the<br>hemisphere plane and output of<br>statistical parameters like mean<br>value, standard deviation and<br>area | Same |
| Feature | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
| TAC display | Parallel display of several time<br>attenuation curves | Parallel display of several time<br>attenuation curves | Same |
| Automatic<br>Stroke<br>calculation | Automatic calculation of all<br>steps, visualization of all<br>intermediate results allowing a<br>final result check | Manual assessment of each<br>calculation step including a<br>result check | Equivalent |
| Sending of<br>Images to<br>PACS | Automatic sending of result<br>images to PACS including<br>quality control images.<br>Possibility to do the evaluation<br>manually. | Sending of images to PACS<br>after manual assessment of the<br>results | Equivalent |
| Tissue at risk<br>and non-viable<br>tissue<br>visualization | The flexible penumbra analysis<br>mode allows highlighting of<br>areas as Non-viable Tissue<br>(NVT) and Tissue At Risk (TAR)<br>according to certain user defined<br>thresholds. Thresholds of two<br>different Perfusion maps, e.g.<br>CBF, CBV, MTT, TTP can be<br>used. Results can be smoothed<br>to reduce artifacts. Relative<br>thresholds can be used for CBV<br>and CBF. The visualization is<br>done as color coded overlay on<br>temporal MIP. Additional TAC<br>and statistical values are<br>displayed | The flexible penumbra analysis<br>mode allows highlighting of<br>areas as Non-viable Tissue<br>(NVT) and Tissue At Risk (TAR)<br>according to certain user defined<br>thresholds. Thresholds of two<br>different Perfusion maps, e.g.<br>CBF, CBV, MTT, TTP can be<br>used. The visualization is done<br>as color coded overlay on<br>temporal MIP. Additional TAC<br>and statistical values are<br>displayed | Modified |
| User Interface | syngo.via GUI | syngo.via GUI | Same |
| Archiving/<br>Storing | CD-R, film, DVD, USB, Network | CD-R, film, DVD, USB, Network | Same |
| Hardware | As specified by syngo.via | As specified by syngo.via | Same |
| Communicatio<br>n | DICOM compatible | DICOM compatible | Same |
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#### VII. Performance Data
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination. This submission contains performance data to demonstrate continued conformance with special controls for medical devices containing software. Non-clinical tests (integration and functional) were conducted for syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion during product development. The modifications described in this Premarket Notification were supported with verification/validation testing.
#### Risk Analysis
The risk analysis was completed and risk control implemented to mitigate identified hazards. The testing results support that all the software specifications have met the acceptance criteria. Testing for verification and validation of the device was found acceptable to support the claims of substantial equivalence
#### Software Verification and Validation
Software Documentation for a Moderate Level of Concern software per FDA's Guidance Document "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices" issued on May 11, 2005 is also included as part of this submission.
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#### Non-Clinical Testing Summary
Performance tests were conducted to test the functionality of the syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion. These tests have been performed to test the ability of the included features of the subject device. The results of these tests demonstrate that the subject device performs as intended. The result of all conducted testing was found acceptable to support the claim of substantial equivalence.
#### General Safety and Effectiveness Concerns
The device labeling contains instructions for use and any necessary cautions and warnings to provide for safe and effective use of the device. Risk management is ensured via a hazard analysis, which is used to identify potential hazards. These potential hazards are controlled during development, verification and validation testing. syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion is designed to fulfill the requirements of the following safety and performance standards:
| Recognition<br>Number | Product<br>Area | Title of Standard | Publication<br>Date | Standards<br>Development<br>Organization |
|-----------------------|--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| 12-300 | Radiology | Digital Imaging and Communications in<br>Medicine (DICOM) Set; PS 3.1 – 3.20 | 06/27/2016 | NEMA |
| 13-32 | Software | Medical Device Software -Software Life<br>Cycle Processes; 62304:2006 (1st<br>Edition) | 08/20/2012 | AAMI, ANSI,<br>IEC |
| 5-40 | Software/<br>Informatics | Medical devices - Application of risk<br>management to medical devices; 14971<br>Second Edition 2007-03-01 | 08/20/2012 | ISO |
| 5-95 | General I<br>(QS/RM) | Medical devices - Part 1: Application of<br>usability engineering to medical devices<br>IEC 62366-1:2015 | 06/27/2016 | IEC |
| 19-4 | General II<br>(ES/EMC) | AAMI / ANSI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012<br>and A1:2012, Medical electrical<br>equipment - part 1: general<br>requirements for basic safety and<br>essential performance (IEC 60601-<br>1:2005, mod) | 07/09/2014 | AAMI, ANSI |
#### VIII. Conclusions
syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion has the same intended use and indication for use as the predicate device. The technological characteristics such as image visualization and image manipulation are the same as the predicate device. The result of all testing conducted was found acceptable to support the claim of substantial equivalence. The predicate devices were cleared based on non-clinical supportive information. The results of these tests demonstrate that the predicate devices are adequate for the intended use. The comparison of technological characteristics, non-clinical performance data, and software validation demonstrates that the subject device is as safe and effective when compared to the predicate device that is currently marketed for the same intended use. For the subject device, syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion, Siemens used the same testing with the same workflows as used to clear the predicate device. Since both devices were tested using the same methods, Siemens believes that the data generated from the syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion testing supports a finding of substantial equivalence.
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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.