K173611 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · LLZ · Mar 16, 2018 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K173611
Device Name
syngo Application Software
Applicant
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Mar 16, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The syngo Application Software is a medical software for real-time viewing, image manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images and data on exchange media. It is used for diagnostic image viewing and post processing and for viewing and post processing during interventional procedures. The syngo Application Software can be deployed on independent hardware such as a stand-alone diagnostic review, postprocessing, and reporting workstation. It can also be configured within a network to send and receive DICOM data. Furthermore, the syngo Application Software can be deployed on systems Angiography system family. It provides image guided solutions in the operating room, for image guided surgery, by Image Fusion and by navigation systems, image guided solutions in interventional cardiology and image guided solutions for interventional oncology, interventional radiology, and interventional neuroradiology. The syngo Application Software can also be combined with fluoroscopy systems or Radiographic systems. The syngo Application Software can be configured with a variety of syngo or Windows-based software options, which are intended to assist the physician in diagnosis, treatment control. It includes commercially available post-processing techniques and OEM options. Procedures that can be performed include: minimally invasive surgical procedures and minimally invasive turnor treatment.
Device Story
Software platform for medical image viewing, manipulation, and storage; operates on standalone workstations or networked systems (DICOM). Integrates with angiography, CT, fluoroscopy, and radiographic systems. Features include 'Instant Fusion' (position-based overlay of CT datasets onto angiography images) and 'Common Patient Registration' (automated patient data transfer between angiography and CT systems). Used by physicians in ORs, interventional suites, and diagnostic settings for image-guided surgery, oncology, and cardiology. Output assists in diagnosis and treatment planning. Benefits include streamlined workflow and integrated visualization for minimally invasive procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Verification and validation testing performed on software functionality, including interface simulation for Instant Fusion and Patient Registration. No clinical data or human subjects involved.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based medical device; runs on Siemens PC hardware or integrated into X-ray/angiography systems. Connectivity via DICOM. Conforms to ISO 14971 (risk management), IEC 60601-1-6 (usability), IEC 62304 (software lifecycle), IEC 62366-1 (usability), and IEC 80001-1 (IT networks). Cybersecurity controls implemented per IEC 80001-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic image viewing, post-processing, and interventional procedure support (cardiology, oncology, radiology, neuroradiology, surgery). Used by clinicians for diagnosis and treatment planning/control in patients undergoing radiographic, fluoroscopic, or angiographic examinations.
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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Siemens Medical Solutions, USA Inc. % Ms. Patricia Jones Sr. Technical Specialist, Regulatory Submissions 40 Liberty Boulevard. 65-1A MALVERN PA 19355
March 16, 2018
### Re: K173611
Trade/Device Name: syngo Application Software Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: February 23, 2018 Received: February 26, 2018
Dear Ms. Jones:
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. O'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
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
K173611
Device Name syngo Application Software
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The syngo Application Software is a medical software for real-time viewing, image manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images and data on exchange media. It is used for diagnostic image viewing and post processing and for viewing and post processing during interventional procedures.
The syngo Application Software can be deployed on independent hardware such as a stand-alone diagnostic review, postprocessing, and reporting workstation. It can also be configured within a network to send and receive DICOM data.
Furthermore, the syngo Application Software can be deployed on systems Angiography system family. It provides image guided solutions in the operating room, for image guided surgery, by Image Fusion and by navigation systems, image guided solutions in interventional cardiology and image guided solutions for interventional oncology, interventional radiology, and interventional neuroradiology.
The syngo Application Software can also be combined with fluoroscopy systems or Radiographic systems.
The syngo Application Software can be configured with a variety of syngo or Windows-based software options, which are intended to assist the physician in diagnosis, treatment control. It includes commercially available post-processing techniques and OEM options.
Procedures that can be performed include: minimally invasive surgical procedures and minimally invasive turnor treatment.
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## 510(k) Summary: syngo Application Software (VD20B)
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Company: 40 Liberty Boulevard, 65-1A Malvern, PA 19355
March 9, 2018 Date Prepared:
This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR § 807.92.
- 1. General Information: Importer / Distributor: Siemens Medical Systems USA. Inc. 40 Liberty Boulevard, 65-1A Malvern, PA 19355 Establishment Registration Number: 2240869
Manufacturing Site: Siemens Healthcare GmbH Siemensstr. 1 91301 Forchheim, Germany Establishment Registration Number: 3004977335
#### 2. Contact Person:
Ms. Patricia D Jones Senior Technical Specialist, Regulatory Submissions Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 40 Liberty Boulevard, 65-1A Malvern, PA 19355 Phone: (610) 448-6474 Email: patricia.d.jones@siemens-healthineers.com
#### 3. Device Name and Classification:
Trade Name: Classification Name:
Classification Panel: Classification Requlation: Device Class: Product Code:
syngo Application Software Picture Archiving and Communications system Radiology 21 CFR §892. 2050 Class II LLZ
- 4. Legally Marketed Predicate Device Trade Name: syngo Application Software 510(k) Clearance K170747
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Clearance Date Classification Name: Classification Panel: CFR Section: Device Class: Product Code: Recall Information:
06/09/2017 Picture Archiving and Communications System Radiology 21 CFR §892. 2050 Class II LLZ This predicate device has not been the subject of any design related recalls.
#### 5. Device Description:
The "syngo Application Software" is medical diagnostic software for real-time viewing, diagnostic review, post-processing, image manipulation, optimization, communication, reporting and storage of medical images and data on exchange media. It provides image-quided solutions in the operating room, for imageguided surgery, by Image Fusion and by navigation systems, image-guided solutions in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology and image-guided solutions for interventional oncology, interventional radiology, and interventional neuroradiology. It can be deployed with a variety of syngo or Windows-based software options, which are intended to assist the physician in the evaluation of digital radiographic examinations, including diagnosis and/or treatment planning.
Siemens "syngo Application Software" (VD20B) is designed to work with digital radiographic, fluoroscopic, interventional and angiographic systems. The software platform with common software architecture, syngo application packages, and basic services is the same as used with the "syngo Application Software" (VD20B) K170747 with exception of the added software options "Instant Fusion" and "Common Patient Registration". The new optional software features are only possible in an angiography (ARTIS Family) and CT (SOMATOM CT Sliding Gantry) systems configuration known as "nexaris Angio-CT".
"Instant Fusion" and "Common Patient Registration" is the subject of this submission. These features seamlessly integrate Angio and CT together and facilitate combined use. The "Instant Fusion" is an overlay of CT datasets to the Angiography image. The overlay is a position based registration of the CT gantry. The "Common Patient Registration" is the patient data transfer from "syngo Application Software" to the CT system using a communication interface.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. hereby submits this Traditional 510(k) to request clearance for new optional software features to the syngo Application Software.
## Proposed Device Modifications:
- New optional software feature: "Instant Fusion" 1.
- New optional software feature: "Common Patient Registration" 2.
The "syngo Application Software" may be installed either on Siemens released PC hardware, on Siemens X-ray systems or on Siemens angiography systems.
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The combination of syngo Application Software: (VD20B) and the Siemens released PC hardware will be marketed also as "syngo X Workplace".
The syngo Application Software: (VD20B) is within the same classification requlation and the intended use and the general Indications for Use Statement for Siemens' Picture Archiving and Communications System remain the same.
#### 6. Indications for Use:
The syngo Application Software is a medical software for real-time viewing, image manipulation, 3D-visualization, communication, and storage of medical images and data on exchange media. It is used for diagnostic image viewing and post-processing and for viewing and post-processing during interventional procedures.
The syngo Application Software can be deployed on independent hardware such as a stand-alone diagnostic review, post-processing, and reporting workstation. It can also be configured within a network to send and receive DICOM data.
Furthermore, the syngo Application Software can be deployed on systems of the Siemens Angiography system family. It provides image-guided solutions in the operating room, for image-guided surgery, by Image Fusion and by navigation systems, image-guided solutions in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology and image-guided solutions for interventional oncology, interventional radiology, and interventional neuroradiology.
The syngo Application Software can also be combined with fluoroscopy systems or Radiographic systems.
The syngo Application Software can be configured with a variety of syngo or Windows-based software options, which are intended to assist the physician in diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment control. It includes commercially available post-processing techniques and OEM options.
Procedures that can be performed include minimally invasive surgical procedures and minimally invasive tumor treatment.
- 7. Summary of Technological Characteristics of the Subject Device as Compared with the Predicate Device: The subject device has the same intended use as the predicate device. Besides the proposed device modifications, the subject device has the same functionality and technology. Therefore the subject device is considered substantially equivalent to the commercially available Siemens "syngo Application Software" (VD20).
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All software components of the subject device are the same as the ones from the predicate device except for the new optional software applications "Instant Fusion" and "Common Patient Registration".
The table below provides a comparison of the Subject Device modifications to the Predicate Device.
| Modification | Subject Device<br>syngo Application<br>Software VD20B | Predicate Device<br>syngo Application<br>Software VD20A<br>(K170747) | Comparison<br>Results |
|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Instant Fusion | Image fusion is based on<br>position based registration.<br>Header information with<br>position data of the images<br>allows instantly<br>registration. | Image fusion is based<br>on image registration.<br>Two 2D acquisitions are<br>required to enable the<br>registration. | Subject device<br>position based<br>registration instead of<br>image-based<br>registration. |
| Patient<br>Registration | Patient data transfer from<br>Angiography system to<br>syngo Application<br>Software and to CT<br>system | Patient data transfer<br>from Angiography<br>system to syngo<br>Application Software | Patient Registration<br>extended to CT<br>system |
The subject device modifications do not alter the fundamental scientific technology from the 510(k) cleared predicate device Siemens syngo Application Software (VD20), K170749.
#### 8. Nonclinical Performance Testing:
Non-clinical tests were conducted for the syngo Application Software (VD20B) during product development.
| Recognition<br>Number | Product<br>Area | Title of Standard | Reference<br>Number and<br>Date | Publication<br>Date | Standards<br>Development<br>Organization |
|-----------------------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| 5-40 | General | Medical devices -<br>Application of risk<br>management to<br>medical devices | 14971 | 2012 | ISO |
| 5-89 | General | Medical electrical<br>equipment Part 1-6:<br>General<br>requirements for<br>basic safety and<br>essential<br>performance -<br>Collateral standard:<br>Usability | 60601-1-6 | 2010 | IEC |
| 13-32 | Radiology | Medical Device<br>Software - | 62304 | 2006 | AAMI ANSI IEC |
Siemens claims conformance to the following performance standards:
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| Recognition<br>Number | Product<br>Area | Title of Standard | Reference<br>Number and<br>Date | Publication<br>Date | Standards<br>Development<br>Organization |
|-----------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------------|
| | | Software life-cycle<br>process | AC | 2008 | |
| 5-95 | General | Medical devices -<br>Part 1 Application<br>of usability<br>engineering to<br>medical devices | 62366-1 | 2015 | IEC |
| 13-38 | Software/<br>Informatics | Application of risk<br>management for IT<br>- networks<br>incorporating<br>medical devices -<br>Part 1: Roles,<br>responsibilities, and<br>activities | 80001-1 | 2010 | IEC |
The modifications described in this Premarket Notification were supported by verification and validation testing.
## Verification and Validation:
Software documentation for a Moderate Level of Concern software per FDA's Guidance Document "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices" issued on May 11, 2005, and "Off-The-Shelf Software Use in Medical Devices" is also included as part of this submission. The performance data demonstrates continued conformance with special controls for medical devices containing software. Non-clinical tests were conducted on the syngo Application Software (VD20B) during product development.
The Risk analysis was completed and risk control implemented to mitigate identified hazards. The testing results support that all the software specifications have met the acceptance criteria. Testing for verification and validation for the device was found acceptable to support the claims of substantial equivalence. The Human Factor Usability Validation showed no safety-relevant functions that need to be validated with a summative usability validation according to the IEC and FDA Guidelines. The syngo Application Software (VD20B) has been found to be safe and effective for intended users, uses and use environments through the design control verification and validation process. No further risk mitigations are necessary.
Siemens conforms to the cybersecurity requirements by implementing a process of preventing unauthorized access, modifications, misuse or denial of use, or the unauthorized use of information that is stored, accessed or transferred from a medical device to an external recipient. Provided in this submission is a cybersecurity statement that considers IEC 80001-1:2010. The responsibility for
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compliance with IEC 80001-1-2010 is the hospital. Provided in the Software Section, is the required cybersecurity information.
### Summary of the performance Testing Data:
Performance tests were conducted to test the functionality of the "syngo Application Software" (VD20B). These tests have been performed to assess the functionality of the subject device. Results of all conducted testing were found acceptable and did not raise any new issues of safety or effectiveness.
All software validation data demonstrates that the Subject Device is as safe and effective when compared to the Predicate Device that is currently marketed for the same intended use.
### Performance Verification/Validation & Test Report Summaries:
The optional software feature "Instant Fusion" performance functionality has been tested and validated. Measurements were performed with CT images to the interface simulator. The tests showed that CT images can be directly overlaid without additional 2D/3D registration. The syngo Application Software feature "Instant Fusion" has not been tested to demonstrate a specific registration accuracy of the fusion/overlay feature, and does not compensate for patient motion. "Instant Fusion" product Claim: "Zero radiation and Less Radiation". Disclaimer: This claim is applicable to the overlay (Instant Fusion) feature only.
The optional software feature "Patient Registration" has been tested and validated. Measurements were performed with different patient images to the interface simulator. The tests showed that the Patient data is automatically transferred after Patient registration on the Angiography system.
Performance tests were conducted to test the functionality of the syngo Application Software (VD20B). These tests have been performed to assess the functionality of the subject device. Results of all conducted testing and clinical assessment were found acceptable and do not raise any new issues of safety or effectiveness.
All software validation data demonstrates that the Subject Device is as safe and effective when compared to the Predicate Device that is currently marketed for the same intended use.
The comparison of technological characteristic, non-clinical performance data, clinical images. Human Factor Usability data, and software validation data demonstrates that the subject device is as safe, and effective when compared to the predicate device that is currently marketed for the same intended use.
Siemens claims conformance to the following table of FDA Guidance Documents for this 510(k) submission.
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| | FDA Guidance Document and Effective Date |
|----|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1. | Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff – User Fees and Refunds for Premarket<br>Notification Submissions 510(k)<br>Document issued on October 2, 2017 |
| 2. | Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff: Refuse to Accept Policy<br>for 510(k)s<br>Document issued on January 30, 2018 |
| 3 | Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Format for Traditional and Abbreviated 510(k)s -<br>Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff<br>Document issued on August 12, 2005 |
| 4 | Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff: The 510(k) Program:<br>Evaluating Substantial Equivalence in Premarket Notifications (510(k)<br>Document Issued on July 28, 2014 |
| 5 | Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Guidance for the Submission Of Premarket<br>Notifications for Medical Image Management Devices Document issued on July 27,<br>2000 |
| 6 | Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Guidance for the Content of Premarket<br>Submission for Software in Medical Devices<br>Document issued on May 11, 2005 |
| 7 | Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Guidance for Off-The-Shelf Software Use in<br>Medical Devices<br>Document issued on September 9, 1999 |
| 8 | Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Applying Human Factors and Usability<br>Engineering to Medical Devices.<br>Document issued February 3, 2016 |
| 9 | Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Pediatric Information for X-ray Imaging Device<br>Premarket Notifications.<br>Document issued on November 28, 2017 |
| 10 | Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Content of Premarket Submissions for<br>Management of Cybersecurity in Medical devices.<br>Document issued on October 2, 2014 |
#### 9. General Safety and Effectiveness Concerns:
Instructions for use are included in the device labeling, and the information provided will enable the user to operate the device in a safe and effective manner.
Risk management is ensured via a hazard analysis, which is used to identify potential hazards. These potential hazards are controlled via software development, verification, and validation testing. To minimize electrical hazards, Siemens adheres to recognized and established industry practice, and all equipment is subject to final performance testing. Furthermore, the operators are health care professionals familiar with and responsible for the evaluating and post-processing of medical images.
#### 10. Conclusion as to Substantial Equivalence:
The predicate device syngo Application Software (VD20) was cleared based on non-clinical supportive information and clinical images and data. Similar nonclinical test results demonstrate that the Subject Device syngo Application Software (VD20B) acceptance criteria are adequate for the intended use of the device. The comparison of technological characteristic, non-clinical performance
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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.