K170451 · Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A, Inc. · LLZ · Mar 16, 2017 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K170451
Device Name
FDX Console (DR-ID300CL) Software
Applicant
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A, Inc.
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Mar 16, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
The FDX Console is a workstation intended to associate digital (CR and/or DR) images with patient and exam information, apply image processing to facilitate diagnosis, display the image, and output the resulting image and exam data for further display, distribution, or archiving. The FDX Console is not for use in Mammography.
Device Story
FDX Console is a workstation for radiographers to manage digital radiography (DR) and computed radiography (CR) images. Inputs include patient demographics (manual entry or DICOM Worklist/RIS/HIS), exam selection, and image data from Fuji Image Readers or detectors. The software performs image processing (e.g., spatial frequency, tonal conversion, dynamic range control, tomographic artifact suppression, gradation, noise control, grid pattern removal, image stitching) and quality assurance. Outputs include processed images and exam data transmitted via DICOM to PACS, printers, or archives. The device supports remote operation via SmartController and RemoteDesktop. It facilitates clinical decision-making by providing optimized images for diagnostic review. Benefits include streamlined workflow, improved image contrast, and efficient data management.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence demonstrated through non-clinical performance testing, including verification and validation of software functionality and adherence to DICOM V3.0, IEC 62304, and IEC 62366 standards.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based workstation installed on off-the-shelf PC hardware (e.g., HP ProDesk 600 G2). Connectivity via DICOM 3.0. Operating systems: Windows 7/10. Features include patient ID, exam selection, and image processing (spatial frequency, tonal conversion, DRC, TAS, gradation, MFP, FNC, GPR, stitching, CRF, tomosynthesis, dual energy subtraction, virtual grid).
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as a workstation to associate digital CR/DR images with patient/exam data, process, display, and output images for diagnosis in general projection radiography. Not for use in 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).
Predicate Devices
FDR D-EVO Flat Panel Detector System (DR-ID600) (K153464)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 16, 2017
FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc. % Mr. Peter Altman Regulatory and Quality Consultant 419 West Avenue STAMFORD CT 06902
Re: K170451
Trade/Device Name: FDX Console (DR-ID300CL) Software Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: February 8, 2017 Received: February 15, 2017
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Michael O'Hara
For
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
### K170451
Device Name FDX Console (DR-ID300CL) Software
Indications for Use (Describe)
The FDX Console is a workstation intended to associate digital (CR and/or DR) images with patient and exam information, apply image processing to facilitate diagnosis, display the image, and output the resulting image and exam data for further display, distribution, or archiving. The FDX Console is not for use in Mammography.
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# 510(k) Summary
# FDX Console (DR-ID300CL) Software
## Date: February 8, 2017
## Submitter's Information:
FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. 419 West Avenue Stamford, CT, 06902, USA
### Contact Person:
| Name: | Peter Altman |
|------------|-----------------------------------|
| Title: | Regulatory and Quality Consultant |
| Telephone: | (203) 602-3576 |
| Facsimile: | (203) 602-3785 |
### Identification of the Device:
| Proprietary/Trade Name: | FDX Console (DR-ID300CL) Software | | | |
|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------|-------|------------|----------------------------------------|
| Classification Name: | Picture Archiving and Communications System | | | |
| Regulations Number: | 21 CFR 892.2050 | | | |
| Product Codes: | LLZ | | | |
| Device Class: | Class II | | | |
| Review Panel: | Radiology | | | |
| Common Name: | Medical | Image | Processing | Workstation or Acquisition Workstation |
## Identification of the Legally Marketed Predicate Devices:
- 1. FDR D-EVO Flat Panel Detector System (DR-ID600) with Improved Virtual Grid Software, K153464 cleared 4/8/2016
- 2. Fuji Medical CR Console, K041990, cleared 8/6/2004
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION l.
The FDX Console is used by a radiographer for viewing Digital Radiography (DR) and Computed Radiography (CR) images for final quality assurance (QA) checking and image processing and optimization prior to transferring the images to external devices such as a PACS or a printer. Furthermore, when connected to Fuji Image Readers via a network, the FDX Console is used to enter patient ID information, exposure information, and in the case of CR register Image Plate (IP) barcode numbers. The FDX Console is compatible with the ACR/NEMA DICOM Version 3.0 standard.
The four primary features of the FDX Console are patient identification, exam selection, image processing, and image transmission.
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- Patient Identification feature: Patient demographics can be manually . entered using a keyboard or captured from a RIS/HIS using DICOM Worklist Management. Also, a Touch screen monitor and barcode reader streamlines this data entry.
- Exam Selection feature: Select the patient, select the applicable exam, for CR barcode the Imaging Plate (IP), and touch Start to select the exam or use the DICOM Worklist Management feature with Auto Exam Select.
- . Image Processing feature: DR and CR Images are processed, displayed and reviewed prior to image transfer.
- Image Transmission feature: Images are transferred to other medical imaging devices for softcopy viewing or storage devices for archiving or to a printer for hardcopy film output.
#### INDICATIONS FOR USE ..............................................................................................................................................................................
The FDX Console is a workstation intended to associate digital (CR and/or DR) images with patient and exam information, apply image processing to facilitate diagnosis, display the image, and output the resulting image and exam data for further display, distribution, or archiving. The FDX Console is not for use in Mammography.
#### SUMMARY OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS .
The FDX Console is a software device based upon the predicate devices. The modifications implemented in Version 10.0 do not alter the technological characteristics of the predicates, i.e., software is installed on off-the-shelf computer hardware running Microsoft Windows operating systems.
#### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE IV.
The FDX Console Version 10.0 Software is substantially equivalent to the following legally marketed device:
| Legally Marketed Device | 510(k) # | Clearance Date |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|----------------|
| Fuji Medical CR Console Model Flash IIP | K041990 | 8/6/2004 |
| FDR D-EVO FPD System (DR-ID600) (includes the<br>FDX Console Version 9.0 software) | K153464 | 4/8/2016 |
The CR Console has been chosen as the predicate device because it is the FDX Console's predecessor and therefore the general design including software, GUI, features, and capabilities are extremely similar. One of the major differences is that the FDX Console has the capability to acquire and process images from all Fujifilm digital radiography system whereas the CR Console was limited to Computed Radiography only.
The FDX Console version 9.0 software was cleared with the FDR D-EVO FPD System (DR-ID600) in K153464. It has exactly the same image processing software as the subject Version 10.0 device. The only differences are that FDX Console V10.0 will be able to use the Microsoft Windows 10 operating
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system and that this submission introduces the SmartController and RemoteDesktop software capabilities allowing remote operation of the FDX Console. The following comparison applies:
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | FDX Console (DR-<br>ID300CL) Software | FDX Console (DR-<br>ID300CL) With Virtual Grid<br>Software Option<br>for the FDR D-EVO FPD<br>system (DR-ID600)<br>(K153464 cleared<br>4/8/2016) | Fuji CR Console (Flash<br>IIP)<br>(K041990 cleared<br>8/6/2004) |
| Indications<br>for Use<br>Indications<br>for use for<br>options | The FDX Console is a<br>workstation intended to<br>associate digital (CR<br>and/or DR) images with<br>patient and exam<br>information, apply image<br>processing to facilitate<br>diagnosis, display the<br>image, and output the<br>resulting image and<br>exam data for further<br>display, distribution, or<br>archiving. The FDX<br>Console is not for use in<br>Mammography. | The Wireless/Wired FDR D-<br>EVO flat panel detector<br>system is intended to capture<br>for display radiographic<br>images of human anatomy. It<br>is intended for use in general<br>projection radiographic<br>applications including<br>pediatric and neonatal exams<br>wherever conventional film<br>/screen or CR systems may<br>be used. The FDR D-EVO is<br>not intended for<br>mammography, fluoroscopy,<br>tomography, and angiography<br>applications.<br>The FDR D-EVO can be used<br>with Virtual Grid Software,<br>which is optional image<br>processing software installed<br>on Fujifilm's FDX Console.<br>Virtual Grid Software can be<br>used in lieu of an anti-scatter<br>grid to improve image<br>contrast in general<br>radiographic images by<br>reducing the effects of scatter<br>radiation. | The Fuji CR Console is a<br>CR modality workstation<br>intended to associate digital<br>FCR images (except<br>mammography images)<br>with patient and exam<br>information, apply image<br>processing to facilitate<br>diagnosis, display the<br>image, and output the<br>resulting image and exam<br>data for further display,<br>distribution, or archiving.<br>None. |
| | None. | | |
| | | Image Processing Characteristics | |
| Spatial<br>Frequency<br>Processing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tonal<br>Conversion | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dynamic Range<br>Control<br>Processing<br>(DRC) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Tomographic<br>Artifact<br>Suppression<br>Processing<br>(TAS) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gradation<br>Processing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Objective<br>Frequency<br>Processing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device |
| | FDX Console (DR-<br>ID300CL) Software | FDX Console (DR-<br>ID300CL) With Virtual Grid<br>Software Option<br>for the FDR D-EVO FPD<br>system (DR-ID600)<br>(K153464 cleared<br>4/8/2016) | Fuji CR Console (Flash<br>IIP)<br>(K041990 cleared<br>8/6/2004) |
| (MFP)<br>Flexible Noise | | | |
| Control (FNC) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Grid Pattern<br>Removal (GPR) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Image<br>Automatic<br>Composition<br>Processing<br>(Image<br>Stitching) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CoRrection<br>Filter (CRF) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Image<br>processing<br>without<br>normalization | Yes | Yes | No |
| Tomosynthesis<br>Option | Yes | Yes | No |
| Dual Energy<br>Subtraction(DE<br>S) Option | Yes | Yes | No |
| Virtual Grid<br>Option | Yes | Yes | No |
| Improved<br>Virtual Grid<br>Software (VG2) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Miscellaneous | | | |
| Workstation<br>Software<br>Version | 10.0 | 9.0 | A11 |
| Transfer<br>images to<br>PACS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Enter Patient<br>info manually | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Enter Patient<br>info from RIS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Select Exam | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum<br>Basic<br>Computer<br>Configuration<br>(as provided in<br>US) | Model: HP ProDesk<br>600 G2 Series Small<br>Form Factor PC<br>Processor: Intel Core<br>i5-6500 with 3.2GHz<br>RAM: 4GB (4x1GB)<br>Hard Drive: 500GB<br>CD/DVD: Slim<br>SuperMulti DVD drive<br>Display: 17 " or 21"<br>color (touchscreen) | 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<br>(touchscreen optional)<br>Monitor.<br>Accessories: Keyboard,<br>Mouse, Barcode scanner | Model:DELL Optiplex<br>GX260<br>Processor: Pentium 4,<br>3.06GHz<br>Hard Drive: 40GB<br>RAM: 512MB<br>Display: 17 " or 21" color<br>(touchscreen optional)<br>Monitor. |
| | Subject Device<br>FDX Console (DR-ID300CL) Software | Predicate Device<br>FDX Console (DR-ID300CL) With Virtual Grid<br>Software Option<br>for the FDR D-EVO FPD<br>system (DR-ID600)<br>(K153464 cleared<br>4/8/2016) | Predicate Device<br>Fuji CR Console (Flash IIP)<br>(K041990 cleared<br>8/6/2004) |
| | optional) Monitor.<br>Accessories:<br>Keyboard, Mouse,<br>Barcode scanner | | |
| Operating<br>System | Windows 10/Windows<br>7 Professional 32-bit | Windows Vista/Windows 7<br>Professional 32-bit | Windows 2000<br>Professional |
| Image<br>Transfer | Same as Predicates | Standard network<br>connectivity via DICOM<br>protocol & via Fuji DMS<br>Network | Standard network<br>connectivity via DICOM<br>protocol & via Fuji DMS<br>Network |
| Remote<br>Operation<br>Capability of<br>Console | SmartController and<br>Remote Desktop | None | None |
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#### V. SUMMARY OF STUDIES
Non-clinical Performance Data: The FDX Console conforms to the following voluntary standards:
| Standard | Title |
|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| DICOM, V3.0 2007 | Digital Imaging and Communications in<br>Medicine (DICOM) |
| IEC 62304: 2006 | Medical Device Software – Software Life<br>Cycle Processes |
| IEC 62366: 2014 | Medical devices – Application of usability<br>engineering to medical devices |
As required by the risk analysis, all verification and validation activities related to the FDX Console were performed and the results were satisfactory. The verification and validation results are provided in the submission.
Clinical Performance Data: Clinical studies were not required as there is no change in image processing. The substantial equivalence has been demonstrated by nonclinical studies.
#### VI. CONCLUSION
Based upon the supporting data summarized above, we concluded the FDX Console (DR-ID300CL) Software is as safe and effective as the legally marketed devices K041990 andK153464 and does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness than the predicate devices.
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