PC/MAC version: The RealGUIDE software is intended for the following uses: 1. Support to the diagnosis for trained professionals. The input DICOM files acquired by a CT/CBCT scanner are not modified in any way but they are showed to the doctor through the classical imaging and volume rendering techniques. It is a stand-alone product. No information of the patient is modified, all the parameters used for the image processing are read from the DICOM file itself. Neither automatic diagnosis is made, nor automatic disease detection is performed. This software is not connected to any medical instrumentation and it doesn't control any medical or energy supplying device. The user imports DICOM data coming from any CT/CBCT imaging device and the software enables him to view the Patient exam in different multi-planar 2D images and easily reconstruct the 3D volume for an immediate visualization of bone structures and surrounding tissues. 2. Virtual oral and maxillofacial surgery planning. Doctors can plan virtual implants and surgeries on 2D/3D reconstructions and export the projects in open or proprietary format for further processing. The user can choose different implant models (for example dental implants models) from a library provided by the Manufacturers and simulate the positioning in the Patient reconstructed volume (this operation is called "virtual plan") 3. Dental/maxillofacial surgical guides and prosthetic modelling. The virtual plan is used to design a surgical guide that is used by the doctor to drive the surgery drills according to the planned implants direction and depth. This surgical guide can be manufactured by any 3D printer working from STL files. The user can also design the patient (typically a denture) with the surface and volume free-form tools implemented in the result is exported in STL format for 3D printing or CAD/CAM technologies. Mobile version: The RealGUIDE software APP is intended for the following uses: 1. Projects visualization and editing. The input PROJECT files, pre-processed with the RealGUIDE desktop version, are used by trained professionals to evaluate the implants projects, edit them with other colleagues through the cloud, as well as for a more effective Patient treatment communication. The RealGUIDE APP version is NOT INTENDED for managing a 3D diagnosis starting from DICOM images, due to the mobile devices screen resolution limitations. For this reason, the APP is not reading directly the DICOM files but only pre-processed project files, exported through the cloud by the RealGUIDE desktop version.
Device Story
RealGUIDE is a multiplatform 3D imaging application for PC, MAC, and mobile devices; used by dental/maxillofacial surgeons. Inputs include DICOM files from CT/CBCT scanners. Software performs multi-planar 2D reconstruction and 3D volume rendering of bone structures and tissues. Users perform virtual implant planning using manufacturer libraries; design surgical guides and prostheses using free-form tools. Outputs include STL files for 3D printing or CAD/CAM manufacturing. Mobile app allows cloud-based project visualization and editing of pre-processed files. Device supports diagnosis and surgical planning; does not perform automatic diagnosis or disease detection. Benefits include improved surgical accuracy and treatment communication.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical trials were required for this 510(k). Evidence consists of non-clinical verification and validation testing, including system validation procedures (SVP) and risk analysis per EN ISO 14971:2012. Clinical effectiveness is supported by literature on medical imaging technology and studies performed by medical professionals on CT/CBCT images to verify anatomical correspondence.
Technological Characteristics
Multiplatform software (PC, MAC, mobile). DICOM 2D/3D reconstruction; segmentation of anatomy/dentures; STL import/matching; implant library integration. Outputs STL files for 3D printing/CAD/CAM. Connectivity via cloud for mobile project synchronization. No automated diagnosis or disease detection algorithms.
Indications for Use
Indicated for trained professionals performing oral, maxillofacial, and orthognathic surgery planning, surgical guide design, and prosthetic modeling. Used for visualization of CT/CBCT DICOM data and virtual implant simulation. Mobile version indicated for project visualization and editing by professionals.
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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3DIEMME Ltd. % Lara Luzak Senior Regulatory Specialist Registar Corp 144 Research Drive HAMPTON. VA 23666
Re: K173041
Trade/Device Name: 3DIEMME RealGUIDE Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture Archiving And Communications System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Dated: November 9, 2018 Received: November 13, 2018
Dear Lara Luzak:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K173041
Device Name 3DIEMME RealGUIDE
### Indications for Use (Describe)
PC/MAC version:
The RealGUIDE software is intended for the following uses:
1. Support to the diagnosis for trained professionals. The input DICOM files acquired by a CT/CBCT scanner are not modified in any way but they are showed to the doctor through the classical imaging and volume rendering techniques. It is a stand-alone product. No information of the patient is modified, all the parameters used for the image processing are read from the DICOM file itself. Neither automatic diagnosis is made, nor automatic disease detection is performed. This software is not connected to any medical instrumentation and it doesn't control any medical or energy supplying device. The user imports DICOM data coming from any CT/CBCT imaging device and the software enables him to view the Patient exam in different multi-planar 2D images and easily reconstruct the 3D volume for an immediate visualization of bone structures and surrounding tissues.
2. Virtual oral and maxillofacial surgery planning. Doctors can plan virtual implants and surgeries on 2D/3D reconstructions and export the projects in open or proprietary format for further processing. The user can choose different implant models (for example dental implants models) from a library provided by the Manufacturers and simulate the positioning in the Patient reconstructed volume (this operation is called "virtual plan")
3. Dental/maxillofacial surgical guides and prosthetic modelling. The virtual plan is used to design a surgical guide that is used by the doctor to drive the surgery drills according to the planned implants direction and depth. This surgical guide can be manufactured by any 3D printer working from STL files. The user can also design the patient (typically a denture) with the surface and volume free-form tools implemented in the result is exported in STL format for 3D printing or CAD/CAM technologies.
Mobile version:
The RealGUIDE software APP is intended for the following uses:
1. Projects visualization and editing. The input PROJECT files, pre-processed with the RealGUIDE desktop version, are used by trained professionals to evaluate the implants projects, edit them with other colleagues through the cloud, as well as for a more effective Patient treatment communication.
The RealGUIDE APP version is NOT INTENDED for managing a 3D diagnosis starting from DICOM images, due to the mobile devices screen resolution limitations. For this reason, the APP is not reading directly the DICOM files but only pre-processed project files, exported through the cloud by the RealGUIDE desktop version.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# RealGUIDE® Software 510(k) SUMMARY
Medical Device Class II FDA 510(k)
Document revision: 5.0
Latest revision date: 09/27/2018
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## 1 Submitter
3DIEMME Srl Via Risorgimento 9 22063 Cantù (CO) Italy Phone: +39.031.7073353 Fax: +39.031.710284 Contact person: Alessandro Motroni, CEO Phone: +39.031.7073353 Fax: +39.031.710284 Contact person in US: Lara Luzak, Senior Regulatory Specialist Registar Corp 144 Research Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 US (757) 224-0177 [voice] (757) 224-0179 [fax] lluzak@registrarcorp.com
#### 2 Subject device
Proprietary Name: 3DIEMME RealGUIDE Classification Name: System, Image Processing, Radiological Regulation: 892.2050 Product Code: LLZ
There have been no prior submissions for the subject device.
#### 3 Predicate device
Name of Device: Implant Studio™ 2015-1 Manufacturer: 3Shape Medical A/S K Number: K152078 Product Code: LLZ
This predicate device has not been subject to a design-related recall.
Reference Device #1: Name of Device: Simplant 2011 Manufacturer: Materialise Dental NV K Number: K110300 Product Code: LLZ
This reference device has not been subject to a design-related recall.
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# RealGUIDE Software 510(k) SUMMARY
Medical Device Class II FDA 510(k)
Document revision: 5.0
Latest revision date: 09/27/2018
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Reference Device #2: Name of Device: Codiagnostix Implant Planning Software Manufacturer: Straumann USA K Number: K130724 Product Code: LLZ
This reference device has not been subject to a design-related recall.
Reference Device #3: Name of Device: Maven Pro Manufacturer: nSequence K Number: K130242 Product Code: LLZ
This reference device has not been subject to a design-related recall.
#### 4 Device description
RealGUIDE Graphic Station is a fully-featured 3D imaging application in medicine. Its unique open architecture and modular framework make customization options trivial. RealGUIDE Graphic Station is meant to be a multiplatform application, running on PC, MAC and mobile devices (not provided by 3DIEMME). The RealGUIDE software is capable of displaying oral/maxillofacial radiology. The user is then able to navigate through different views, segmented analysis (cross sections), and 3D perspective. In addition, the user is able to simulate various objects within the radiograph for the purpose of treatment planning.
Once treatment planning and visual simulation is complete, users can generate reports and simulated images for the purpose of evaluation and diagnosis, as well as perform a surgical guide and prosthesis modelling, to be exported in STL format for the manufacturing with any RP or CAD/CAM machine.
The output format of the software is a STL file, mainly focused on dental, maxillofacial and orthognatic surgery. A list of the possible devices that can be modelled with the software is reported below:
- -Surgical guides for dental implants and surgical screws planning
- -Bone cutting and bone reduction guides for maxillofacial surgery
- -Bone graft models for mandible/maxilla regenerative procedures
- -Dental and maxillofacial prosthesis
#### ട Indications for use
## PC/MAC version
The RealGUIDE software is intended for the following uses:
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- 1. Support to the diagnosis for trained professionals. The input DICOM files acquired by a CT/CBCT scanner are not modified in any way but they are showed to the doctor through the classical imaging and volume rendering techniques. It is a stand-alone product. No information of the patient is modified, all the parameters used for the image processing are read from the DICOM file itself. Neither automatic diagnosis is made, nor automatic disease detection is performed. This software is not connected to any medical instrumentation and it doesn't control any medical or energy supplying device. The user imports DICOM data coming from any CT/CBCT imaging device and the software enables him to view the Patient exam in different multi-planar 2D images and easily reconstruct the 3D volume for an immediate visualization of bone structures and surrounding tissues.
Image /page/6/Picture/2 description: This is a 3D rendering of a human mandible, or lower jaw bone, set against a blue background. The bone is a light brown color and shows the teeth, including molars and incisors, with some teeth appearing to have fillings or dental work. The image provides a detailed view of the bone structure and dental arrangement.
3D reconstruction from DICOM example
- 2. Virtual oral and maxillofacial surgery planning. Doctors can plan virtual implants and surgeries on 2D/3D reconstructions and export the projects in open or proprietary format for further processing. The user can choose different implant models (for example dental implants models) from a library provided by the Manufacturers and simulate the positioning in the Patient reconstructed volume (this operation is called "virtual plan")
Image /page/6/Picture/5 description: This image shows a 3D rendering of a human jaw with dental implants. The jawbone is a light brown color, and the teeth are a darker shade of brown. Two dental implants are visible in the front of the jaw, and they are a pink color. The implants are long and thin, and they extend from the jawbone up into the gums.
Virtual implants plan
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- 3. Dental/maxillofacial surqical quides and prosthetic modelling. The virtual plan is used to design a surgical guide that is used by the doctor to drive the surgery drills according to the planned implants direction and depth. This surgical guide can be manufactured by any 3D printer working from STL files. The user can also design the patient prosthesis (typically a denture) with the surface and volume free-form tools implemented in the software. The result is exported in STL format for 3D printing or CAD/CAM technologies.
Image /page/7/Picture/3 description: The image shows a 3D rendering of two connected teeth. The teeth are a teal color and are set against a light gray background. The larger tooth is on the left, and the smaller tooth is on the right. The teeth appear to be molars, based on their shape and size.
Suraical quide designed to correctly drive the surgical drills and modelled teeth prosthesis
## Mobile version
The RealGUIDE software APP is intended for the following uses:
- 1. Projects visualization and editing. The input PROJECT files, pre-processed with the RealGUIDE desktop version, are used by trained professionals to evaluate the implants projects, edit them and share them with other colleagues through the cloud, as well as for a more effective Patient treatment communication.
The RealGUIDE APP version is NOT INTENDED for managing a 3D diagnosis starting from DICOM images, due to the mobile devices screen resolution limitations. For this reason, the APP is not reading directly the DICOM files but only pre-processed project files, exported through the cloud by the RealGUIDE desktop version.
#### 6 Comparison of technological characteristics with the predicate device
A comparison of the predicate device, reference devices, and RealGUIDE shows that many of the technological characteristics of the devices are similar. The differences between the predicate device and reference devices do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness.
| Feature name<br>RealGUIDE<br>3Shape<br>Implant<br>Studio 2015 | Dentsply/<br>Simplant<br>2011 | Straumann/<br>Codiagnostix | nSequence<br>Maven<br>PRO |
|---------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|----------------------------|---------------------------|
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# RealGUIDE® Software 510(k) SUMMARY
Medical Device Class II FDA 510(k)
Document revision: 5.0
Latest revision date: 09/27/2018
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| 510(k) number | K152078 | K110300 | K130724 | K130242 | |
|----------------------------------------------------|---------|---------|---------|---------|-----|
| DICOM 2D/3D reconstruction | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Segmentation of anatomy and dentures | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Import and matching STL files | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Implant planning from library | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Surgical guides design | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Prosthesis design and connection with lab software | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| PC version | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Mac version | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Mobile version | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Also the hardware requirements for the correct software use (reported...) are equivalent to the predicate and reference devices.
#### 7 Performance data
The verification, validation and test of the RealGUIDE system have been conducted in accordance with the applicable 3DIEMME procedures and the RealGUIDE SVP documents. The test procedures and results are listed in the RealGUIDE® Software System Validation Procedure (SVP) — Part 1-2 documents. Further details on the non-clinical tests and comparison between the RealGUIDE and the predicate device performance are reported in the RealGUIDE® Software System Validation Procedure (SVP) document.
The risk analysis for the device was conducted according to the EN ISO 14971:2012 (details reported in the RealGUIDE® Software Hazard Analysis document.
Testing demonstrates the implementation functions as intended, and differences between the Device and the predicates do not raise additional concerns with the Device's safety and effectiveness.
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# RealGUIDE Software 510(k) SUMMARY
Latest revision date: 09/27/2018
#### 8 Clinical data
The software has been tested as a post-treatment information instrument to verify that the data shown by RealGUIDE were correspondent to the patient's anatomical features. Significant clinical studies have been performed by different medical professionals on many CT/CBCT images. The results of these studies are provided in a separate supplement to this submission. These clinical results show the effectiveness of the RealGUIDE software to improve the patient's surgical planning and the whole diagnostic approach.
Relevant scientific literature has been published to date on the effectiveness of medical imaging technology, applied to all the different medicine specialties. Several articles have been published by the leading doctors regarding the functions RealGUIDE is providing, and are listed in the RealGUIDE® Software Description document. Scientific literature about the use and testing of the applied algorithms in the medical field is reported in the RealGUIDE® Software System Validation Procedure (SVP) document.
Based on the clinical performance documented above, the RealGUIDE software has a safety and effectiveness profile that is similar to the predicate and reference devices.
#### റ Conclusion
Based on a comparison of intended use, indications, principle of operations, features, technical/clinical data, and the test results, the RealGUIDE software is found to be substantially equivalent in safety and effectiveness to the predicate and reference devices listed.
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