K171068 · Meridian Technique, Ltd. · LLZ · Oct 18, 2017 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K171068
Device Name
OrthoView 7.2
Applicant
Meridian Technique, Ltd.
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Oct 18, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
OrthoView is indicated for use when a suitable licensed and qualified healthcare professional requires access to medical images with the intention of using such images to plan or review a surgical procedure. OrthoView provides a set of tools and templates (representing prosthetic and fixation devices) to assist the healthcare professional in planning their surgery. The device is not to be used for mammography.
Device Story
OrthoView 7.2 is digital pre-operative planning software; inputs include digital X-ray images from third-party PACS or X-ray digitizers. Software provides tools/wizards for anatomical landmark identification, measurement, angle calculation, and prosthetic/fixation device templating. Operates on PC/MAC workstations in clinical environments; used by surgeons/clinicians. Output includes surgical plans, measurements, and reports for review. Enhances surgical precision by allowing pre-operative assessment of prosthetic fit and alignment. Does not contact patients; non-therapeutic. Integrates with hospital networks or functions as standalone. Healthcare providers use output to guide surgical decision-making and device selection.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical bench testing, including regression testing, code reviews, and manual testing in hospital-representative environments. Clinical features were evaluated by surgeons in a non-clinical setting.
Technological Characteristics
Software-only device; no patient-contacting components. Operates on Windows (7, 8, 8.1, 10) or macOS (10.12+). Connectivity via DICOM standards. Integrates with third-party PACS. No energy delivered to patient. Risk management per ISO 14971; software lifecycle per IEC 62304; usability per IEC 62366.
Indications for Use
Indicated for licensed healthcare professionals requiring access to medical images for surgical planning or review. Applicable to any patient population requiring orthopedic surgical planning; 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).
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Meridian Technique Ltd % Mr. Dave Yungvirt CEO Third Party Review Group, LLC The Old Station House 24 Lackawanna Place MILLBURN NJ 07041
Re: K171068
Trade/Device Name: OrthoView 7.2 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Dated: October 9, 2017 Received: October 12, 2017
Dear Mr. Yungvirt:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820);
October 18, 2017
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and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely.
For
Robert A. 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) K171068
Device Name ORTHOVIEW 7.2
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Ortho View is indicated for use when a suitable licensed and qualified healthcare professional requires access to medical images with the intention of using such images to plan or review a surgical procedure. OrthoView provides a set of tools and templates (representing prosthetic and fixation devices) to assist the healthcare professional in planning their surgery. The device is not to be used for mammography.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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| <span style="text-decoration: overline;">\</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# 510(k) Summary
Date Summary Prepared: October 16, 2017
The following section is included as required by the Safe Medical Devices Act (SMDA) of 1990 and 21CFR 807.92.
## Submitter information
## Table 1
| Submitter Company & Manufacturer | Meridian Technique Ltd |
|-----------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Establishment registration number | 3004537781 |
| Street Address | 2 Venture Road, Southampton Science Park |
| City | Southampton |
| Postal code | SO16 7NP |
| Country | UK |
| Phone number | +44(0) 2380 119663 |
| Principal Contact person | Barbara March |
| Contact title | Quality Manager |
| Contact e-mail address | Barbara.march@orthoview.com |
| Additional contact person | Andy Enefer |
| Contact title | Engineering Manager |
| Contact e-mail address | Andy.enefer@orthoview.com |
### Submission information
# THE DEVICE
## Table 2
| The Device Which Is The Subject Of This Submission | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|--|--|
| Device Trade/Proprietary Name | OrthoView 7.2 | | |
| Device Classification | Class II | | |
| Device Panel | Radiology | | |
| Common Name | Image Processing System Radiological | | |
| Classification Name | Picture Archiving and Communication Systems | | |
| Primary product code | LLZ (21 CFR § 892.2050) | | |
| Meridian Technique Ltd | |
|-----------------------------------|----|
| OrthoView 7.2 - 510k Notification | |
| October 16, 2017 | |
| Total Pages | 10 |
| Page Number | 1 |
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# THE PREDICATE DEVICE
## The Leqally Marketed Predicate Device [807.92(a)(3)]
To demonstrate substantial equivalence of OrthoView 7.2 to a device currently cleared for marketing in the USA, Meridian Technique Ltd will utilize the following device which has not been subject to a design-related recall:
### Table 3
| The Orthopaedic Predicate Device To Which Substantial Equivalence Is Claimed | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Meridian Technique Ltd |
| Device Trade/Proprietary Name | OrthoView 4 |
| Device Class | Class II |
| Device Panel | Radiology |
| Common Name | Image Processing System Radiological |
| Classification Name | Picture Archiving and Communication Systems |
| Primary product code | LLZ (21 CFR § 892.2050) |
| 510(k) number | K063327 |
| Decision date | 22nd November 2006 |
# THE DEVICE DESCRIPTION [807.92(a)(4)]
OrthoView 7.2 is dedicated, digital, pre-operative planning and templating software used to create detailed pre-operative plans quickly and easily from digital x-ray images. OrthoView 7.2 is software to be used for medical purposes, performing these purposes without being part of a hardware medical device.
The device provides one or more capabilities relating to the acceptance, transfer, display, storage, and digital processing of medical images.
### Conditions of Use
- OrthoView 7.2 is either a standalone device or is provided for use specifically with third . party PACS equipment.
- OrthoView 7.2 may be installed on each workstation or deployed onto a workstation from ● a central server.
- The OrthoView 7.2 software has no direct or indirect patient-contacting components and ● makes no intentional contact with the patient or any other persons.
- . The OrthoView 7.2 software may communicate with a third party source of digital X Ray images and may therefore be connected to a proprietary network.
- Some optional features require Internet access but OrthoView 7.2 can be used without such access.
Service and Maintenance Technicians will be required to:
- Install initial software and software enhancements. ●
- Maintain access codes and rights. ●
- Install Templates and Licenses. ●
The scope for contact is the same as for the Operator.
| Meridian Technique Ltd<br>OrthoView 7.2 - 510k Notification | Total Pages | Page Number |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------|
| October 16, 2017 | 10 | 2 |
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#### Table 4
| Minimum Operating System Requirements | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Computer | PC or MAC compatible computer |
| Operating System MAC OS | OS X 10.12 or higher |
| Operating System Windows | Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 |
| Processor | 1 GHz CPU |
| Memory | 2GB RAM |
| Free Hard Disc Space | 2GB free disk space |
| Graphics/Display | 1280 x 1024 colour graphics display |
| (Optional) Intranet Connection to PACS. | 100MBit/Sec |
| (Optional) Internet Connection (required for<br>case management, auto template update<br>and anonymous stat collection features<br>only). | 2MBit/Sec. |
Note -this is a minimum requirement for OrthoView 7.2 and NOT for the associated PACS system with which it is operating. It is expected that the associated PACS system will exceed this specification.
# INTENDED USE & INDICATIONS FOR USE:
## The subject of this submission - OrthoView 7.2
Orthoview is indicated for use when a suitable licensed and qualified healthcare professional requires access to medical images with the intention of using such images to plan or review a surgical procedure. OrthoView provides a set of tools and templates (representing prosthetic and fixation devices) to assist the healthcare professional in planning their surgery. The device is not to be used for mammography.
| Meridian Technique Ltd<br>OrthoView 7.2 - 510k Notification<br>October 16, 2017 | Total Pages | Page Number |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------|
| | 10 | 3 |
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| Feature | OrthoView 7.2 | Predicate Device - OrthoView 4 |
|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Device for premarket notification | FDA marketing clearance K063327<br>following 510(k) submission November 2006 |
| Indications for Use | The Intended use of OrthoView 7.2 is when a suitably<br>licensed and qualified healthcare professional requires<br>access to medical images with the intention of using such<br>images for pre-operative planning of a potential surgical<br>procedure. | OrthoView 4 has the identical intended use and<br>uses identical software and algorithms to achieve<br>this purpose |
| | OrthoView 7.2 is indicated for use when a suitably licensed<br>and qualified healthcare professional requires access to<br>medical images with the intention of using such images to<br>plan or review a surgical procedure. OrthoView 7.2 provides<br>a set of tools and templates (representing prosthetic and<br>fixation devices) to assist the healthcare professional in<br>planning their surgery.<br>The device is not to be used for mammography | OrthoView 4 is indicated for use when a suitably<br>licensed and qualified healthcare professional<br>requires access to medical images with the<br>intention of using such images, in conjunction with<br>templates for prosthetic and fixation devices, for the<br>purposes of choosing the nature and characteristics<br>of the prosthetic/fixation device to be used when<br>planning a potential surgical procedure. In addition,<br>Trauma and Osteotomy modules and Trauma<br>Templates are provided to extend the range of<br>functionality available to the healthcare<br>professional. |
## Table 5 – Comparison and Explanation of the Instructions For Use Differences [807.92(a)(5)]
| Meridian Technique Ltd | Total Pages | Page Number |
|-----------------------------------|-------------|-------------|
| OrthoView 7.2 - 510k Notification | 10 | 4 |
| October 16, 2017 | | |
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# Table 5 – Comparison and Explanation of the Instructions For Use Differences [807.92(a)(5)]
| Feature | OrthoView 7.2 | Predicate Device - OrthoView 4 |
|------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Device for premarket notification | FDA marketing clearance K063327<br>following 510(k) submission November 2006 |
| Discussion | The indications for use have been changed to reflect accurately the usage of the device and the predicate. The<br>wording has been slightly changed to reflect that surgeons can plan surgery using either device without actually<br>using a prosthetic or fixation device. Either device allows the healthcare professional to use a set of wizards to<br>make measurements and angles between anatomical landmarks. While these measurements and angles are often<br>used to choose the nature and characteristics of a prosthetic/fixation device they are sometimes sufficient output<br>in themselves for the surgical plan and so a surgeon may use the device without applying templates/fixation<br>devices. Several procedures within the predicate and new device do not require templates/fixation devices to be<br>used. Review has also been added since a healthcare professional may use OrthoView 7.2 or the predicate<br>device to review the plan or surgery of another surgeon by viewing it within the device. The indications for use<br>have therefore been modified to provide a more accurate usage statement allowing for situations whereby the full<br>feature set is not required in order to produce a viable plan for some procedures. In addition, the sentence added<br>in the predicate device submission has been removed. This is because the additional features mentioned are<br>already completely covered in the rest of the indications for use (they were originally added to the predicate device<br>to highlight the extension of functionality in OrthoView 4 added since its previous 510K).<br>Despite the change of wording the new device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device in that there is no<br>change in usage but a clarification of possible and permissible current usage. | |
| Meridian Technique Ltd | Total Pages | Page Number |
|-----------------------------------|-------------|-------------|
| OrthoView 7.2 - 510k Notification | 10 | 5 |
| October 16, 2017 | | |
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### The Application Of The Device And The Intended Patient Population [807,92(a)(5)]
The anatomical site selected and the corresponding image presented by the device are decided and chosen by the physician.
It is evident that the decision regarding whether a patient is included in the target population for either application resides with the patient's physician only and hence, neither application of the device has any direct influence on the target patient population. It is therefore beyond the scope of OrthoView 7.2 to specify an anatomical site or target population other than 'any'.
### Technological Characteristics [807.92(a)(6)1
OrthoView 7.2 is medical device software that permits the pre-planning of surgical procedures by permitting image viewing and manipulation within a PACS computer or standalone environment. It is designed to integrate into a third-party provided PACS hardware and software environment. This implies the provision of a computer specification appropriate to a PACS environment. OrthoView 7.2 can be configured to be launched from within a networked environment or as a standalone application. The device is intentionally non-patient contacting patient and does not deliver medication or therapeutic treatment. Energy used or delivered to the user is associated with the related workstation only and not the device.
## Performance Data:
### Conformance Standards & Guidances
The device complies with the following international and FDA-recognized consensus standards and FDA quidance documents:
- ISO 14971:2012 & ISO14971:2007 Medical devices Application of risk management ● to medical devices
- NEMA PS 3.1 - 3.20 (2016), Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine (DICOM)
- . IEC 62304:2006 Medical device software - Software life cycle processes
- IEC 62336:2015. Medical devices Application of usability engineering to medical ● devices
- . ISO-15223-1:2012-Medical Devices - Symbols To Be Used With Medical Device Labels, Labelling And Information, Part 1 General Requirements
- . ISO 14155:2011 - Clinical Investigation of Medical Devices for Human Subjects. Good Clinical Practice
- Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices.
- Guidance for the Submission of Premarket Notifications for Medical Image Management Devices
- . Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices
### Testing
A full test report is provided for each completed test. The test report includes the objective of the test, description of the test methods and procedures, study endpoint(s), predefined pass/fail criteria, results summary and conclusions.
The feature tests of the predicate device now form the regression tests of the subject device verifying that OrthoView 7.2 includes the same functionality as the predicate device.
#### Non-clinical tests [807.92(b)(1)]
Each release over time has experienced thorough testing and each new release has had its clinical features evaluated by a surgeon (within a non-clinical environment).
| Meridian Technique Ltd | Total Pages | Page Number |
|-------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------|
| OrthoView 7.2 - 510k Notification<br>October 16, 2017 | 10 | 6 |
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Non-clinical testing was performed to determine substantial equivalence. This non-clinical testing included the regression tests associated with the predicate device. Testing verified that the accuracy and performance of the system is adequate and performs as intended. This software has been extensively verified via code reviews, automated and manual testing.
All manual testing is performed on a fully configured system installed on hospital representative environments using procedure-specific images to emulate as close as possible intended use. All new features are checked by a surgeon to verify clinical performance.
Feature additions since the OrthoView 4 have been verified as being within the scope of the intended use of the predicate. In this way, data generated from each test supports the finding of substantial equivalence.
### Substantial Equivalence
The characersitics of the device and the predicate device allow the healthcare professional to use a set of wizards to make measurements and angles between anatomical landmarks. These measurements and angles may be used to choose the nature and characteristics of a prosthetic/fixation device and they are also sufficient output for a surgical plan. Ortho\/iew 7.2 and the predicate device also allow the healthcare professional to review the plan of another surgeon by viewing it within the device.
## Functional Comparison
| TECHNOLOGICAL COMPARISON | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Physical Properties | |
| OrthoView 7.2 (this submission) | OrthoView 4 (Predicate Device) |
| System Requirements- IDENTICAL<br>Windows 7, 8.1, 8 or 10, MAC OS X 10.12+<br>2GB RAM<br>2GB Free Disk Space<br>1280 x 1024 Colour Graphics Display | Windows XP or Windows 2000<br>512MB RAM (1GB Recommended)<br>100Mb Free disk Space<br>1024x768 Colour Graphics Display |
| Although the System requirements have<br>changed they are aligned with the improved<br>hardware available in hospitals since<br>release of the predicate device. The current<br>operating environment is identical in that it<br>reflects the availability of Desktop devices<br>to the clinicians in the intended use.<br>Although MAC is a new Operating System<br>it is in keeping with meeting the needs of<br>the clinicians using the device. | |
| Installation - IDENTICAL<br>There is no change to the delivery<br>installation, licensing and integrations of<br>OrthoView. | To be downloaded from the Internet, installed<br>and unlocked using a license provided by<br>Meridian Technique Ltd |
| Launch - IDENTICAL<br>The means of launching OrthoView 7.2 are<br>identical to the predicate device. | Can be configured to be launched from within<br>a PACs workstation environment or as a<br>standalone application. |
| Login - IDENTICAL<br>Access/Login rights are identical but now<br>include the capability to use Hospital<br>enforced access rights through Active<br>Directory. | Grant access rights only to authorized users<br>(via PC password system). |
#### Table 6
| Meridian Technique Ltd<br>OrthoView 7.2 - 510k Notification<br>October 16, 2017 | Total Pages<br>10 | Page Number<br>7 |
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| TECHNOLOGICAL COMPARISON<br>Physical Properties | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| OrthoView 7.2 (this submission)<br>Image Loading - IDENTICAL<br>The Image loading is identical and the<br>expected modalities are also unchanged. | OrthoView 4 (Predicate Device)<br>Receive X-Ray images in a digital format<br>from third party X-Ray machines/ X-Ray<br>digitisers or PACS systems. Orthoview 4<br>provides the means of recording, storing and<br>retrieving the templating process steps<br>performed by the licensed medical<br>professional when assessing the optimum<br>prosthetic device for a particular patient. |
| Image Manipulation - IDENTICAL<br>Image manipulation functionality such as<br>Window/level/flip etc is identical. The<br>function of the existing 90 degree rotation<br>tools has been extended to horizontal and<br>vertical alignment.<br>Templates may now be obtained through<br>an online server. | Orthoview 4 permits to pre-plan surgical<br>procedures by permitting image viewing and<br>manipulation and prosthetic template overlay<br>within a PACS workstation or standalone<br>environment.<br>Orthoview 4 processes such images securely<br>with respect to patient confidentiality, patient<br>identification and image integrity and allows<br>the image to be retrieved for processing as<br>follows:<br>Scaling of the image.<br>Selection of appropriate prosthetic and fixing<br>device manufacturer and size range<br>templates.<br>Overlaying the template on the image and<br>permitting selection of appropriate size of<br>prosthetic/fixing.<br>Provide additional functionality in the form of<br>Trauma Wizards, Pediatrics Wizards<br>Osteotomy Wizards, Fracture Reduction<br>Tools and Trauma Templates<br>Print and archive appropriate reports.<br>Receive and store templates for prostheses<br>and fixations supplied by Meridian for<br>particular manufacturers' range of products.<br>Provide traceability of operator, date and pre-<br>operative plans. |
| Scaling - IDENTICAL<br>The workflow and practice of scaling<br>remains unchanged. | A marker (not included) is a radio-opaque<br>object of known size which is placed on the<br>patient in the same plane as the joint being<br>imaged. Using markers is a more accurate<br>method to confirm oversize but a rudimentary<br>ruler scaling tool is also available to establish<br>pixel spacing on the x-ray, in the event that<br>this information is not present on the image. |
| Analysis Methods - IDENTICAL<br>Different methods of analysing data for the<br>pre-operative plan are now available to the<br>user. The mechanism for selecting the<br>analysis methods and wizards are the<br>same, only the presentation of the relevant<br>wizards has been improved. | The analysis or report summary is generated<br>by the Report Wizard available from the GUI<br>which offers the options of printing and or<br>saving the analysis of the pre-operative plan. |
| Meridian Technique Ltd<br>OrthoView 7.2 - 510k Notification<br>October 16, 2017 | Total Pages<br>10 | Page Number<br>8 |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|------------------|
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| TECHNOLOGICAL COMPARISON | | |
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| Physical Properties | | |
| OrthoView 7.2 (this submission)<br>Landmarks - IDENTICAL<br>The mechanism for identifying landmarks<br>on an x-ray is identical. The clinical<br>relevance of these points is the same | OrthoView 4 (Predicate Device)<br>Various Wizards are available to identify the<br>relevant anatomical points or landmarks<br>according to the clinical procedure being<br>planned. | |
| Contours - IDENTICAL<br>Contours are identical to the wizards used<br>in the predicate device to define cut areas<br>in Limb Deformity etc. | Various wizards are available for<br>assessment, planning and reduction for<br>centre of rotation and angulation in planning<br>limb deforinty correction | |
| Cut Positions - IDENTICAL<br>Cut positioning functionality is identical to<br>the wizards used in the predicate device for<br>osteotomies etc. | The Osteotomy wizard defines the position<br>and angle of cut required when straightening<br>a shaft. | |
| Reduction - IDENTICAL<br>No change to this functionality. | Various Reduction tools and wizards are<br>available for manipulating image fragments<br>and specialized animators for limb deformity<br>procedures | |
| Measurements - IDENTICAL<br>The Measurement technology and function<br>is identical to the predicate device. There is<br>no difference to the importance or likelihood<br>of error from these measurements. | The many joint specific wizards rely on<br>measurements in order to correctly pre-plan<br>surgery | |
| Reporting - IDENTICAL<br>The reporting function is identical with the<br>added improvement of an analysis specific<br>display. | Orthoview 4 provides the means of<br>recording, storing and retrieving the<br>templating process steps performed by the<br>licensed medical professional when<br>assessing the optimum prosthetic device for<br>a particular patient. | |
| Saving/Commit - IDENTICAL<br>The Save & Commit functions are identical. | An OrthoView 4 planning session can be<br>'Saved' or 'Committed'. 'Saving' a session<br>allows it to be re-opened for review.<br>'Committing' creates a permanent, read-only<br>record. | |
| Image Storage - IDENTICAL<br>Images are still stored permanently in<br>PACS Systems and may be stored<br>temporarily in files. OrthoView 7.2 allows<br>those temporary plans to be stored as files<br>within a Case Management System if<br>desired. | Images are permanently stored within PACS<br>systems within the Hospital. Interim plans<br>may be stored and transported as files. | |
## Risk Analysis
A Risk Analysis has been completed for the device in accordance with ISO14971:2007 and risk control measures have been implemented to mitigate identified hazards, including those resulting from intentional or inadvertent misuse of the device. Any risks posed by the design, manufacture and use of OrthoView 7.2 have been evaluated. The risk analysis indicates that the subject device has the same risk profile in the patient environment, using the same materials and construction principles as the predicate device. Accordingly, it is believed that no further clinical work is required.
| Meridian Technique Ltd | Total Pages | Page Number |
|-------------------------------------------------------|-------------|-------------|
| OrthoView 7.2 - 510k Notification<br>October 16, 2017 | 10 | 9 |
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#### Safety and Effectiveness
OrthoView has been in commercial distribution since 2001, has never been the subject of a recall or medical device report and has proven to be safe and effective in clinical usage. Each release has been thoroughly tested and the clinical features have been evaluated by a surgeon (within a non-clinical environment).
#### Conclusion
Based on the information submitted in this premarket notification, and based on the indications for use, technological characteristics, performance testing and technological comparison, OrthoView 7.2 raises no new questions of safety and effectiveness and is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in terms of safety, efficacy and performance.
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| Meridian Technique Ltd | Total Pages | Page Number |
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| OrthoView 7.2 - 510k Notification | 10 | 10 |
| October 16, 2017 | | |
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
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.