The Carestream Vue PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide completely scalable local and wide area PACS solutions for hospital and related institutions/sites, which will archive, distribute, retrieve and display images and data from all hospital modalities and information systems. The system is to be used by trained professionals including, but not limited to, physicians and medical technicians. The system contains interactive tools in order to ease the process of analyzing and comparing three dimensional (3D) images. It is a single system that integrates review, dictation and reporting tools to create a productive work environment for the radiologists and physicians. The system contains a Perfusion module with interactive tools to analyze and compare Computed Tomography Perfusion (CTP) and MR Perfusion (MRP) images of adult patients. Blood perfusion parameters are automatically calculated and displayed as a set of perfusion maps and perfusion tables. The perfusion tables include the calculation of parameters related to tissue flow (perfusion) and tissue blood volume. The system contains a Diffusion Module with interactive tools to ease the process of analyzing and comparing MR Diffusion Weighted images (DWI) and MR Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) of adult patients. This module is used to visualize local water diffusion properties from the analysis of diffusion- weighted MRI data. The system supports Subtraction with interactive tools to aid with the analysis of Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) images in both interventional radiology and cardiology. Subtraction automatically subtracts a mask from contrast frames of an X-Ray Angiography study for visualization of vascular anatomy and pathology of adult patients.
Device Story
Carestream Vue PACS is an image management system for hospital/clinical environments; operated by physicians and medical technicians. It archives, retrieves, and displays multi-modality medical images. New modules include MR Perfusion and Diffusion analysis. Inputs: CTP, MR perfusion, DWI, DTI, and X-ray angiography data. Processing: automated calculation of perfusion parameters (flow, blood volume) and generation of perfusion maps/tables; visualization of water diffusion properties; automated mask subtraction for DSA. Output: parametric maps, tables, and images displayed on workstation. Clinical utility: assists radiologists/physicians in analyzing vascular anatomy, pathology, and tissue perfusion/diffusion properties to support diagnostic decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical study compared parametric maps of MR DSC-Perfusion, MR DWI, and MR DTI between the Carestream Vue PACS and the Olea Sphere V3.0 predicate. Results demonstrated substantial equivalence in the similarity of the generated parametric maps.
Technological Characteristics
PACS image management system; software-based modules for perfusion/diffusion analysis. Supports sSVD, cSVD, and oSVD deconvolution algorithms. Features include motion correction, automated AIF/VOF selection, and background segmentation. Connectivity via industry-standard interfaces for remote site access. Operates on standard clinical hardware.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients requiring analysis of CTP, MR perfusion, MR diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), MR diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) for visualization of vascular anatomy and pathology.
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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April 11, 2017
Carestream Health, Inc. % Ms. Diane Koetter Sr. Manager, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Systems 150 Verona Street ROCHESTER NY 14608
Re: K170580
Trade/Device Name: Carestream Vue PACS Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: February 17, 2017 Received: February 28, 2017
Dear Ms. Koetter:
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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Michael D.'Hara
For
Robert Ochs, Ph.D. Director Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K170580
Device Name Carestream Vue PACS
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
"The CARESTREAM Vue PACS is an image management system whose is to provide completely scalable local and wide area PACS solutions for hospital and related institutions/sites, which will archive, retrieve and display images and data from all hospital modalities and information systems. The system is to be used by trained professionals including, but not limited to, physicians and medical technicians.
The system contains interactive tools in order to ease the process of analyzing and comparing three dimensional (3D) images. It is a single system that integrates review, dictation and reporting tools to create a productive work environment for the radiologists and physicians.
The system contains a Perfusion module with interactive tools to analyze and compare Computed Tomography Perfusion (CTP) and MR Perfusion (MRP) images of adult patients. Blood perfusion parameters are automatically calculated and displayed as a set of perfusion maps and perfusion tables include the calculation of parameters related to tissue flow (perfusion) and tissue blood volume.
The system contains a Diffusion Module with interactive tools to ease the process of analyzing and comparing MR Diffusion Weighted images (DWI) and MR Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) of adult patients. This module is used to visualize local water diffusion properties from the analysis of diffusion- weighted MRI data.
The system supports Subtractive tools to aid with the analysis of Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) images in both interventional radiology and cardiology. Subtraction automatically subtracts a mask from contrast frames of an X-Ray Angiography study for visualization of vascular anatomy and pathology of adult patients."
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# Carestream
# "510(k) Summary"
| 510(k) Owner Name:<br>510(k) Owner Address: | Carestream Health, Inc.<br>150 Verona Street<br>Rochester, New York 14608 |
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| 510(k) Owner Phone:<br>510(k) Owner Fax: | 585-627-6505<br>585-627-8802 |
| Contact Person & Info: | Diane Koetter<br>Sr. Manager, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Systems<br>diane.koetter@carestream.com<br>585-627-6505 |
| Date Summary Prepared: | February 17, 2017 |
| Device Trade Name:<br>Device Common Name:<br>Classification Name: | Carestream Vue PACS<br>System, image processing, radiological<br>Picture archiving and communications system |
| Device Class:<br>Device Code:<br>Regulation Number: | 2<br>LLZ<br>21 CFR 892.2050 |
| Predicate Device: | Olea Sphere v3.0<br>Manufactured by: Olea Medical<br>510(k) No .: K152602 (March 3, 2016) |
# Device Description:
CARESTREAM Vue PACS is an image management system. It provides functionality to allow remote site access to image and patient data enabling diagnostic reading through industry standard interfaces. The system contains interactive tools in order to ease the process of analyzing and comparing three dimensional (3D) images.
The modification to the Vue PACS device described in this submission includes the addition of the MR Perfusion and Diffusion Module.
### Indications for Use / Intended Use:
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The Indications for Use for the device, as described in its labeling, are:
"The Carestream Vue PACS is an image management system whose intended use is to provide completely scalable local and wide area PACS solutions for hospital and related institutions/sites, which will archive, distribute, retrieve and display images and data from all hospital modalities and information systems. The system is to be used by trained professionals including, but not limited to, physicians and medical technicians.
The system contains interactive tools in order to ease the process of analyzing and comparing three dimensional (3D) images. It is a single system that integrates review, dictation and reporting tools to create a productive work environment for the radiologists and physicians.
The system contains a Perfusion module with interactive tools to analyze and compare Computed Tomography Perfusion (CTP) and MR Perfusion (MRP) images of adult patients. Blood perfusion parameters are automatically calculated and displayed as a set of perfusion maps and perfusion tables. The perfusion tables include the calculation of parameters related to tissue flow (perfusion) and tissue blood volume.
The system contains a Diffusion Module with interactive tools to ease the process of analyzing and comparing MR Diffusion Weighted images (DWI) and MR Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) of adult patients. This module is used to visualize local water diffusion properties from the analysis of diffusion- weighted MRI data.
The system supports Subtraction with interactive tools to aid with the analysis of Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) images in both interventional radiology and cardiology. Subtraction automatically subtracts a mask from contrast frames of an X-Ray Angiography study for visualization of vascular anatomy and pathology of adult patients."
The intended use for this device, as determined by descriptions and the proposed labeling contained in this submission, is similar to the Indications for Use statement provided above.
The Indications for Use for the subject device is similar to the predicate device and the intended use remains unchanged. Any variation in features or technical specifications have been identified and addressed through testing (described below) to support a substantial equivalence determination.
### Comparison of Technological Characteristics:
Based upon information provided within this submission, we believe that the Carestream Vue PACS is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed Olea Sphere v3.0 Perfusion and Diffusion Modules (predicate device).
Comparison of the investigational and predicate devices:
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- . Both devices provide a Perfusion plug-in to compute optimized rCBV, rCBF, TTP, MTT, TMAX, and TMIP parametric maps from raw perfusion series.
- Both devices provide automatic or manual Arterial Input Function (AIF). ●
- Both devices provide automatic or manual Venous Output Function (VOF). ●
- Both devices provide background segmentation, where the hypoperfused and lesion ● tissues are calculated based upon AIF and VOF.
- Both devices support sSVD (standard singular value decomposition), cSVD . (blockcirculant singular value decomposition), and oSVD (oscillation singular value decomposition) deconvolution methods/algorithms for generation of the perfusion maps.
- Both devices support motion correction to minimize motion artifacts when . generating the perfusion maps.
- Both devices calculate lesion and hypoperfused volumes based upon parameters and ● values supplied by the user.
- The predicate device differs from the investigational device in that it supports a ● Bayesian deconvolution methods/algorithms for generation of the perfusion maps, while the investigational device does not.
- Both devices support the ADC map for Diffusion Weighted Imaging. ●
- Both devices support map display for Diffusion Tensor Imaging of the following ● types Fractional Anisotropy (FA), Relative Anisotropy (RA), Volume Ratio (VR), ADC/Mean Diffusivity (ADC), Axial Diffusivity (AD), and Relative Diffusivity (RD).
### Discussion of Testing
The performance characteristics and operation / usability of the Carestream Vue PACS MR Perfusion and Diffusion Module were evaluated in non-clinical (bench) testing. These studies have demonstrated the intended workflow, related performance, overall function, shipping performance, verification and validation of requirements for intended use, and reliability of the system including both software and hardware requirements. Non-clinical test results have demonstrated that the device conforms to its specifications. Predefined acceptance criteria were met and demonstrated that the device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the predicate device.
A Clinical study was performed to establish substantial equivalence for the Carestream Vue PACS MR Perfusion and Diffusion Module to its predicate, the Olea Sphere V3.0. The objective of this study was to compare the similarity of the parametric maps of MR DSC-Perfusion (Perfusion Module), MR DWI (Diffusion Module) and MR DTI (Diffusion Module) in Carestream Vue PACS ("investigational device") to the Olea Sphere PACS with Perfusion and DWI Modules ("predicate device"). The results of this study demonstrated substantial equivalence in the similarity of the parametric maps of the Carestream Vue PACS MR Perfusion and Diffusion module as compared with the Olea Sphere V3.0.
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