Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing Option for the FDX Console (DR-ID300CL of the DR-ID600)
K163624 · Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A, Inc. · MQB · Jun 30, 2017 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K163624
Device Name
Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing Option for the FDX Console (DR-ID300CL of the DR-ID600)
Applicant
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A, Inc.
Product Code
MQB · Radiology
Decision Date
Jun 30, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1680
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing is an optional software for the FDX Console, intended to provide optimized image quality over a wide range of patient thicknesses, especially for bariatric imaging. The device is not intended for mammography use.
Device Story
Dynamic Visualization II (DVII) is an optional software upgrade for the FDX Console used with Fujifilm FDR D-EVO digital x-ray detectors. It processes raw radiographic image data to optimize image quality across varying patient thicknesses, specifically targeting bariatric imaging. DVII utilizes modified Exposure Data Recognition (EDR2) and Multi-objective Frequency Processing (MFP2) algorithms to identify anatomic structures and balance contrast/sharpness. The system is operated by clinicians in standard radiographic environments. Output is a processed digital image displayed on the FDX Console for diagnostic review. The software enhances image visualization, potentially improving diagnostic confidence for clinicians, particularly in challenging, high-thickness patient cases.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies were performed. Substantial equivalence was demonstrated via non-clinical bench testing, including a comparative image quality evaluation where three readers assessed randomized image pairs (predicate DV vs. subject DV2) using raw clinical images, with over half representing bariatric patients.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based image processing option for FDX Console. Uses EDR2 (feature recognition) and MFP2 (spatial frequency enhancement/dynamic range control) algorithms. Hardware remains unchanged: GOS or CsI scintillators, 150µm pixel pitch, 16-bit resolution, ISS technology. Connectivity via DICOM. Standards: AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 62304, IEC 62366, IEC 62494-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for general projection radiographic applications, including pediatric and neonatal exams, where conventional film/screen or CR systems are used. Optimized for a wide range of patient thicknesses, particularly bariatric imaging. Not for mammography, fluoroscopy, tomography, or angiography.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A stationary x-ray system is a permanently installed diagnostic system intended to generate and control x-rays for examination of various anatomical regions. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A radiographic contrast tray or radiology diagnostic kit intended for use with a stationary x-ray system only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
Predicate Devices
FDR D-EVO Flat Panel Detector System (DR-ID600) with Improved Virtual Grid Software (K153464)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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August 31, 2017
FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. % Dharaben Desai Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist 419 West Avenue STAMFORT CT 06902
Re: K163624
Trade/Device Name: Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing Option for the FDX Console (DR-ID300CL of the DR-ID600) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1680 Regulation Name: Stationary x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MQB Dated: May 23, 2017 Received: May 24, 2017
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
### Device Name
Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing Option for the FDX Console (DR-ID300CL of the DR-ID600).
### Indications for Use (Describe)
Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing is an optional software for the FDX Console, intended to provide optimized image quality over a wide range of patient thicknesses, especially for bariatric imaging. The device is not intended for mammography use.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
# Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing Option for the FDX Console (DR-ID300CL of DR-ID600)
## Date: May 23, 2017
## Submitter's Information:
FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. 419 West Avenue Stamford, CT, 06902, USA
## Contact Person:
| Name: | Dharaben Desai |
|------------|-----------------------------------|
| Title: | Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| Telephone: | (203) 276-3445 |
| Facsimile: | (203) 602-3785 |
## Identification of the Device:
| Proprietary/Trade Name: | Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing Option<br>for the FDX Console (DR-ID300CL of DR-ID600) |
|-------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Classification Name: | Stationary X-ray system |
| Regulations Number: | 21 CFR 892.1680 |
| Product Codes: | MQB |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Review Panel: | Radiology |
| Common Name: | Flat Panel Digital Detector System |
# Identification of the Legally Marketed Predicate Device:
FDR D-EVO Flat Panel Detector System (DR-ID600) with Improved Virtual Grid Software, K153464 cleared 4/8/2016
#### l. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Fujifilm's FDR D-EVO Flat Panel Detector System (DR-ID600) is a portable digital detector system that interfaces with, and acquires and digitizes x-ray exposures, from standard radiographic svstems. The FDR D-EVO is designed to be used in any environment that would typically use a radiographic cassette for examinations of adults, pediatrics and neonates. The detector models support both wireless and wired/tethered data communication between the detector and the system. Detectors can be placed in a wall bucky for upright exams, a table bucky for recumbent exams, or removed from the bucky for non-grid exams. The Acquisition Workstation for the DR-ID600 is the FDX Console. Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing (DVII) is optional software included in v9.0 of the FDX Console. The FDX Console and Dynamic Visualization II software may be used with Fujifilm DR and CR X-ray systems.
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Dynamic Visualization II is an enhanced version of Fujifilm's Dynamic Visualization™ (DV) image processing software. The enhancements made to DVII are designed to provide optimized image quality over a wide range of patient thicknesses, and can be particularly useful when imaging bariatric patients.
DVII uses the same image processing sequence as the predicate DV, but the EDR (Exposure Data Recognition) and MFP (Multi-objective Frequency Processing) algorithms have been modified. When compared to the current EDR and MFP algorithms, the corresponding new algorithms (EDR2, MFP2) have been modified as follows:
EDR2 - to identify and optimize various anatomic structures in an acquired image prior to the subsequent application of contrast and sharpness image processing steps, EDR2 uses a feature recognition method as opposed to conventional EDR's histogram analysis method.
MFP2 - similar to MFP, MFP2 sharpens and balances contrast in anatomic structures in an image after being subject to Exposure Data Recognition. MFP2 uses additional low frequency tables and a combination of automatic and preset dynamic range control operations.
#### II. INDICATIONS FOR USE
Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing is an optional software for the FDX Console, intended to provide optimized image quality over a wide range of patient thicknesses, especially for bariatric imaging. The device is not intended for mammography use.
#### . SUMMARY OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
FDR D-EVO FPD System (DR-ID600) continues to offer 600 series detectors with two different scintillator materials - GOS (Gadolinium oxysulfide) or Csl (Cesium lodide) - and various detector sizes to choose from. All detector characteristics including indirect conversion method using Fujifilm's unique Irradiated Side Sampling (ISS) technology, pixel pitch (150µm), resolution (16 bit), DQE (Detective Quantum Efficiency) measurements, MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) performance remains the same. The wireless communication feature, and automatic x-ray detection function (known as 'SmartSwitch' in the US) also stay unaffected by the changes. The same acquisition workstation, FDX Console will continue to support FDR D-EVO FPD System (DR-ID600). FDX Console v9.0 or later will release the Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing Option for the FDX Console (DR-ID300CL of the DR-ID600).
| | Subject/Modified Device<br>Dynamic Visualization II Image<br>Processing Option for the FDX<br>Console (DR-ID300CL of the DR-<br>ID600) | Predicate Device<br>FDX Console (DR-ID300CL) With<br>Virtual Grid Software Option<br>for the FDR D-EVO FPD system (DR-<br>ID600)<br>(K153464 cleared 4/8/2016) |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for Use<br>of the DR D-EVO<br>FPD system DR-<br>ID600 | The Wireless/Wired FDR D-EVO flat<br>panel detector system is intended to<br>capture for display radiographic<br>images of human anatomy. It is | The Wireless/Wired FDR D-EVO flat<br>panel detector system is intended to<br>capture for display radiographic<br>images of human anatomy. It is |
| | Subject/Modified Device | Predicate Device |
| | Dynamic Visualization II Image<br>Processing Option for the FDX<br>Console (DR-ID300CL of the DR-<br>ID600) | FDX Console (DR-ID300CL) With<br>Virtual Grid Software Option<br>for the FDR D-EVO FPD system (DR-<br>ID600)<br>(K153464 cleared 4/8/2016) |
| (unchanged) | intended for use in general projection<br>radiographic applications including<br>pediatric and neonatal exams<br>wherever conventional film /screen<br>or CR systems may be used. The<br>FDR D-EVO is not intended for<br>mammography, fluoroscopy,<br>tomography, and angiography<br>applications. | intended for use in general projection<br>radiographic applications including<br>pediatric and neonatal exams<br>wherever conventional film /screen or<br>CR systems may be used. The FDR<br>D-EVO is not intended for<br>mammography, fluoroscopy,<br>tomography, and angiography<br>applications. |
| Indications for use<br>for option | Dynamic Visualization II Image<br>Processing is an optional software<br>for the FDX Console, intended to<br>provide optimized image quality over<br>a wide range of patient thicknesses,<br>especially for bariatric imaging. The<br>device is not intended for<br>mammography use. | The FDR D-EVO can be used with<br>Virtual Grid Software, which is<br>optional image processing software<br>installed on Fujifilm's FDX Console.<br>Virtual Grid Software can be used in<br>lieu of an anti-scatter grid to improve<br>image contrast in general<br>radiographic images by reducing the<br>effects of scatter radiation. |
| Option for | Same as Predicate | FDX Console of the Wireless/Wired<br>FDR D-EVO flat panel detector<br>system DR-ID600 |
| | Image Processing Characteristics | |
| Dynamic<br>Visualization<br>Algorithm | DV II uses a combination of EDR2<br>and MFP2 | DV uses a combination of EDR and<br>MFP |
| Exposure Data<br>Recognizer<br>Algorithm (EDR) | EDR2- to identify and optimize<br>various anatomic structures in an<br>acquired image prior to the<br>subsequent application MFP2<br>processing, EDR2 uses a feature<br>recognition method to identify<br>direct x-ray, bone, tissue, and<br>artificial object regions | EDR- uses the conventional histogram<br>analysis method prior to the<br>subsequent application MFP<br>processing. |
| Frequency Noise<br>Control (FNC) | Same as Predicate | Performs noise suppression |
| Multi objective<br>Frequency<br>Processing (MFP) | MFP2 performs Spatial Frequency<br>Enhancement and Dynamic<br>Range Control similar to that of<br>MFP, but with two new lower<br>frequency bands and automated<br>Dynamic Range Control Features. | MFP performs Spatial Frequency<br>Enhancement and Dynamic Range<br>Control using six frequency bands and<br>fixed Dynamic Range Control<br>Features. |
| Gradation<br>Processing (Gp) | Same | Performs global brightness and<br>contrast adjustment following MFP<br>processing. |
| | Miscellaneous | |
| Available flat panel<br>detectors | Same | Same |
| Detector Wireless<br>Features | Same | Same |
| | Subject/Modified Device | Predicate Device |
| | Dynamic Visualization II Image<br>Processing Option for the FDX<br>Console (DR-ID300CL of the DR-<br>ID600) | FDX Console (DR-ID300CL) With<br>Virtual Grid Software Option<br>for the FDR D-EVO FPD system (DR-<br>ID600)<br>(K153464 cleared 4/8/2016) |
| Auto X-ray detection<br>feature | Same | Same |
| Workstation<br>Software Version | Same as Predicate | FDX Console Version 9.0 |
| Minimum Basic<br>Computer<br>Configuration (as<br>provided in US) | Model: HP ProDesk 600 G2 Series<br>Small Form Factor PC<br>Processor: Intel Core i5-6500 with<br>3.2GHz<br>RAM: 4GB (4x1GB)<br>Hard Drive: 500GB<br>CD/DVD: Slim SuperMulti DVD<br>drive<br>Display: 17 " or 21" color<br>(touchscreen optional) Monitor.<br>Accessories: Keyboard, Mouse,<br>Barcode scanner | Model: Mini Tower<br>Processor: Core 2 Duo<br>RAM: 2GB<br>Hard Drive: 80GB<br>CD/DVD: DVD drive<br>Display: 17 " or 21" color (touchscreen<br>optional) Monitor.<br>Accessories: Keyboard, Mouse,<br>Barcode scanner |
| Operating System | Windows 7 Professional 32-bit | Windows Vista/Windows 7<br>Professional 32-bit |
| Image Transfer | Same as Predicate | Standard network connectivity via<br>DICOM protocol & via Fuji DMS<br>Network |
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#### IV. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The FDR D-EVO FPD System (DR-ID600) with the Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing Option is substantially equivalent to the following legally marketed device:
| Legally Marketed Device | 510(k) # | Clearance Date |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|----------------|
| FDR D-EVO Flat Panel Detector System (DR-ID600)<br>with Improved Virtual Grid Software | K153464 | 4/8/2016 |
The FDX Console version 9.0 software was cleared with the FDR D-EVO FPD System (DR-ID600) in K153464. The FDR D-EVO's detector characteristics as well as other maior features such as wireless communication and automatic x-rav detection function ('SmartSwitch') remain unchanged. The FDR D-EVO can be used with or without the Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing Option, and the improvements do not affect the intended use or alter the fundamental scientific technology of the legally marketed device. The only change between the predicate device and the proposed device of this submission is the addition of the Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing Option, which is an improvement of the Dynamic Visualization option available with the predicate device.
#### V. SUMMARY OF STUDIES
Non-clinical Performance Data: The conformity to the voluntary standards such as AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 62304, IEC 62366, IEC 62494-1 and DICOM remains unaffected. As required by the risk analysis, all verification and validation activities related to the improvements made to the
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Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing Option were performed and the results were satisfactory.
FUJIFILM conducted a comparative image quality evaluation between the predicate device Dynamic Visualization (DV) and the proposed modified device, Dynamic Visualization II (DV2). Raw clinical images were processed with the predicate image processing algorithms (DV), and then the raw images were processed using the proposed image processing algorithms (DV2). Randomized image pairs (DV vs. DV2) were then evaluated by three readers. Slightly more than half of the images were of bariatric patients. The results of the evaluation demonstrates that DV2 optimizes image quality for all patients, even when images of larger patients are processed using the proposed, modified device.
Clinical Performance Data: The changes do not require clinical studies. The substantial equivalence has been demonstrated by non-clinical studies.
#### VI. CONCLUSION
Based upon the supporting data summarized above. FMSU concludes the Dynamic Visualization II Image Processing Option offered with FDR D-EVO Flat Panel Detector System (DR-ID600) is as safe and effective as the legally marketed device K153464 and does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness than K153464.
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