K170540 · Densitas, Inc. · LLZ · Feb 23, 2018 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K170540
Device Name
DM-Density
Applicant
Densitas, Inc.
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Feb 23, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
AI/ML, Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
DM-Density is a software application intended for use with compatible full field digital mammography systems. DM-Density calculates percent breast density defined as the ratio of fibroglandular tissue to total breast area estimates. DM-Density provides these numerical values for each breast as well as a density category to aid interpreting physicians in the assessment of breast tissue composition. DM-Density produces adjunctive information. It is not a diagnostic aid.
Device Story
DM-Density is a standalone software application for clinical use by interpreting physicians. It takes 'for presentation' full field digital mammograms (DICOM format) as input. The device uses proprietary algorithms to calculate fibroglandular tissue area, total breast area, and percent breast density; it assigns a breast density grade based on ACR BI-RADS 4th or 5th edition scales. Output is provided as a DICOM Structured Report or Secondary Capture for viewing on mammography workstations, PACS, or RIS. The device provides adjunctive information to assist physicians in assessing breast tissue composition; it is not a diagnostic aid. By automating density quantification, it supports standardized reporting and clinical assessment workflows.
Clinical Evidence
No human clinical testing was required. Non-clinical performance data included internal verification and validation testing. Validation relied on expert radiologist visual assessments. Reliability and reproducibility were assessed using Pearson's Correlation Coefficient for density and area measurements across views and time periods. Accuracy was validated using Kappa statistics for Breast Density Grade assessments and Pearson's correlation for density/area measurements. The inverse relationship between breast density and age was also confirmed via Pearson's correlation.
Technological Characteristics
Standalone software application; processes DICOM 'for presentation' full field digital mammography images. Compatible with Hologic Selenia Dimensions and Lorad Selenia systems. Outputs DICOM Structured Reports or Secondary Capture. Implements proprietary algorithms for area-based breast density quantification and BI-RADS 4th/5th edition classification. Risk management performed per ISO 14971.
Indications for Use
Indicated for symptomatic and asymptomatic women undergoing mammography to aid interpreting physicians in assessing breast tissue composition.
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
iReveal® by iCAD, Inc. (formerly M-Vu® by VuCOMP, Inc.) (K132742)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Densitas, Inc. % Mr. Ken Pilgrim Director - RA & QA Emergo Group, Inc. 2500 Bee Cave Road, Building 1, Suite 300 AUSTIN TX 78746
Re: K170540
Trade/Device Name: DM-Density Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892,2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: February 9, 2018 Received: February 13, 2018
Dear Mr. Pilgrim:
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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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) K170540
Device Name DM-Density
Indications for Use (Describe)
DM-Density is a software application intended for use with compatible full field digital mammography systems. DM-Density calculates percent breast density defined as the ratio of fibroglandular tissue to total breast area estimates. DM-Density provides these numerical values for each breast as well as a density category to aid interpreting physicians in the assessment of breast tissue composition. DM-Density produces adjunctive information. It is not a diagnostic aid.
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densitas, inc. Traditional 510(k) Premarket Submission DM-DENSITY
# Section 5 – 510(k) Summary
# K170540
| Submitter: | Densitas, Inc.<br>1344 Summer Street, Suite 311.2<br>Halifax, NS, B3H 0A8 Canada |
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| Date Prepared: | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Contact Person: | Emergo Global Consulting, LLC<br>2500 Bee Cave Road<br>Building 1, Suite 300<br>Austin, TX 78746 USA<br>Cell Phone: (604) 836.5020<br>Office Phone: (512) 327.9997<br>Contact: Ken Pilgrim, Sr. RA / QA Consultant<br>Email: project.management@emergogroup.com |
| Submission Date: | January 16, 2017 |
| Trade Name: | DM-Density |
| Common Name: | Medical Imaging Software |
| Classification Name: | System, Image Processing, Radiological<br>21 CFR 892.2050<br>LLZ |
| Device Classification: | Class II |
| Predicate Device(s): | iReveal® by iCAD, Inc. (formerly M-Vu® by VuCOMP, Inc.)<br>K132742 |
| Section 5 | Page 1 of 6 |
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#### Description of Device:
DM-Density is a standalone software application that automatically analyzes "for presentation" full field digital mammograms to calculate breast tissue composition.
The software processes full field digital mammograms according to proprietary algorithms and generates a Breast Density Grade in accordance with the American College of Radiology's Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) density classification scales.
DM-Density has been validated on Hologic's Selenia Dimensions and Lorad Selenia systems.
DM-Density data output is packaged for viewing on a mammography workstation or PACS as a DICOM mammography Structured Report or Secondary Capture. Output may also be transmitted to a RIS. DM-Density reports are configured to provide the following data based on the two available breast density classification grades:
#### BI-RADS 4th Edition
For each breast:
- Area of fibroglandular tissue (cm²)
- · Area of breast (cm2)
- Area-based breast density (%)
For each patient: DM-Density breast density grade and percent breast density
BI-RADS 5th Edition For each patient: DM-Density breast density grade
Alternative configuration options are available to match user preferences.
DM-Density can process approximately 600 cases per hour.
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## Indications for Use Statement:
DM-Density is a software application intended for use with compatible full field digital mammography systems. DM-Density calculates percent breast density defined as the ratio of fibroglandular tissue to total breast area estimates. DM-Density provides these numerical values for each breast as well as a density category to aid interpreting physicians in the assessment of breast tissue composition. DM-Density produces adjunctive information. It is not a diagnostic aid.
## Substantial Equivalence Discussion:
DM-Density and iReveal (formerly M-Vu Breast Density) calculate breast density as a ratio of fibroglandular tissue and total breast area estimates. Both devices are not to be used as diagnostic aids, but to provide adjunctive information only. Users in both cases must be qualified medical practitioners and exercise their professional judgment when formulating diagnostic decisions and selecting appropriate treatment paths that are supported by breast density data. Both devices are DICOM-compliant and rely on DICOM imaging data from digital mammography systems (data input).
| Table 5A – Comparison of Characteristics | | | |
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| Manufacturer | 510(K) Submitter | Predicate | Significant<br>Differences |
| | Densitas, Inc. | iCAD, Inc. (formerly<br>VuCOMP, Inc.) | |
| Trade Name | DM-Density | iReveal (formerly M-Vu<br>Breast Density) | |
| 510(k) Number | N/A | K132742 | N/A |
| Product Code | LLZ | LLZ | N/A |
| Regulation<br>Number | 21 CFR Part 892.2050 | 21 CFR Part 892.2050 | N/A |
| Regulation Name | System, Image Processing,<br>Radiological | System, Image Processing,<br>Radiological | N/A |
| Intended Use /<br>Indications for Use | DM-Density is a software<br>application intended for use<br>with compatible full field digital<br>mammography systems. DM-<br>Density calculates percent<br>breast density defined as the<br>ratio of fibroglandular tissue to<br>total breast area<br>estimates. DM-Density<br>provides these numerical | M-Vu Breast Density is a<br>software application intended<br>for use with digital<br>mammography systems. M-Vu<br>Breast Density calculates breast<br>density as a ratio of<br>fibroglandular tissue and total<br>breast area estimates. M-Vu<br>Breast Density provides these<br>numerical values for each | N/A |
| | values for each breast as well<br>as a density category to aid<br>interpreting physicians in the<br>assessment of breast tissue<br>composition. DM-Density<br>produces adjunctive<br>information. It is not a<br>diagnostic aid. | breast as well as a density<br>category to aid radiologists in<br>the assessment of breast tissue<br>composition. M-Vu Breast<br>Density produces adjunctive<br>information. It is not an<br>interpretive or diagnostic aid. | |
| Patient Population | Symptomatic and<br>asymptomatic women<br>undergoing mammography | Same | N/A |
| End Users | Interpreting Physicians | Same | N/A |
| Image Source<br>Modalities | Hologic Selenia Dimensions | All digital radiography (DR)<br>systems and computed<br>radiography (CR) systems | N/A - Suite of image<br>source modalities that<br>are compatible with<br>iReveal include the<br>source modalities<br>compatible with DM-<br>Density. |
| | Hologic Lorad Selenia | | |
| Input: Image Data<br>Format | DICOM full field digital<br>mammography imager – For<br>Presentation; RCC, LCC, RMLO,<br>LMLO | DICOM digital mammography<br>imager - For Processing; RCC,<br>LCC, RMLO, LMLO | DM-Density = For<br>Presentation;<br>iReveal = For<br>Processing |
| Output Data | BI-RADS 4th Ed.<br>For each breast:<br>• Area of fibroglandular<br>tissue (cm²)<br>• Area of breast (cm²)<br>• Area-based breast density<br>(%)<br>For each patient: DM-Density<br>breast density grade and<br>percent breast density<br>BI-RADS 5th Ed.<br>For each patient: DM-Density<br>breast density grade | For each breast:<br>• Area of fibroglandular<br>tissue (cm²)<br>• Area of breast (cm²)<br>• Area-based breast density<br>(%)<br>For each patient:<br>VuCOMP density grade/BIRADS<br>breast density | Subject device<br>provides breast<br>density grade<br>consistent with BI-<br>RADS 5th Ed.;<br>Predicate device does<br>not conform to the 5th<br>Ed. scale. |
| Measurement<br>Scales | 4-category breast density scale<br>from 4th Ed. ACR BI-RADS Atlas<br>2003 | 4-category breast density scale<br>from 4th Ed. ACR BI-RADS Atlas<br>2003 | Subject device<br>provides users with<br>the option of utilizing<br>either the 4th or 5th<br>edition scales;<br>Predicate Device<br>utilizes 4th edition<br>scale only |
| | 4-category breast density scale<br>from 5th Ed. ACR BI-RADS Atlas<br>2013 | | |
| Output Device | Mammography Workstation,<br>PACS, and RIS | Same | N/A |
| Output Format | DICOM Structured Report and<br>Secondary Capture | Same | N/A |
| Deployment | Standalone computer | Same | N/A |
| Data Throughput | 600 cases per hour | 60 – 120 cases per hour | N/A |
| Assessment scope | Results per image | Same | N/A |
| Assessment type | Area-based | Same | N/A |
| Anatomical<br>Location | Breast | Same | N/A |
#### Table 5A - Comparison of Characteristics
Section 5
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# Clinical Performance Data:
There was no human clinical testing required to support the medical device.
## Non-Clinical Performance Data:
Results from internal verification and validation testing performed in accordance with Densitas' design control processes confirm that DM-Density product specifications have been met. Supporting documentation is included in this 510(k) Premarket Notification and supports the claims of substantial equivalence to the predicate device.
Verification testing consisted of unit and integrated system level testing. A risk analysis in accordance with ISO 14971 was completed as part of the software design and development effort. Validation testing relied on expert radiologist visual assessments of mammography density, and is summarized as follows:
Section 5
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- Reliability was assessed using the Pearson's Correlation Coefficient by comparing the DM-Density percent density, dense breast area and total area measurements for Left and Right breasts as well as for CC and MLO views.
- Accuracy was assessed by validating DM-Density percent density and total area measurements. The . accuracy of DM-Density dense breast area measurements follows by implication.
- . Accuracy was further assessed by validating the Breast Density Grade assessments to known Breast Density Grade assessments using the Kappa statistic.
- Reproducibility was assessed with the Pearson Correlation Coefficient using a dataset from subjects . who had two mammograms acquired on compatible mammography acquisition systems within a two year time period.
- • The inverse relationship between breast density and age was assessed by calculating the Pearson's Correlation Coefficient between DM-Density percent density measures and age at time of screening.
# Statement of Substantial Equivalence:
DM-Density, as designed and developed by Densitas Inc., is determined to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device. Differences between the two devices do not raise new questions about the safety and effectiveness of DM-Density.
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