K183170 · Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. · LLZ · Jun 24, 2019 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K183170
Device Name
uWS-CT
Applicant
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Jun 24, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
uWS-CT is a software solution intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images. It supports interpretation and evaluation of examinations within healthcare institutions. It has the following additional indications: The CT Oncology application is intended to support fast-tracking routine diagnostic oncology, staging, and follow-up, by providing a tool for the user to perform the segmentation and volumetric evaluation of suspicious lesions in lung or liver. The CT Colon Analysis application is intended to provide the user a tool to enable easy visualization and efficient evaluation of CT volume data sets of the colon. The CT Dental application is intended to provide the user a tool to reconstruct panoramic and paraxial views of jaw. The CT Lung Density Analysis application is intended to segment pulmonary, lobes, and airway, providing the user quantitative parameters, structure information to evaluate the lung and airway. The CT Lung Nodule application is intended to provide the user a tool for the review and analysis of thoracic CT images, providing quantitative and characterizing information about nodules in the lung in a single study, or over the time course of several thoracic studies. The CT Vessel Analysis application is intended to provide a tool for viewing, manipulating, and evaluating CT vascular images. The Inner view application is intended to perform a virtual camera view through hollow structures (cavities), such as vessels. The CT Brain Perfusion application is intended to calculate the parameters such as: CBV, CBF, etc. in order to analyze functional blood flow information about a region of interest (ROI) in brain. The CT Heart application is intended to segment heart and extract coronary artery. It also provides analysis of vascular stenosis, plaque and heart function. The CT Calcium Scoring application is intended to identify calcifications and calculate the calcium score. The CT Dynamic Analysis application is intended to support visualization of the CT datasets over time with the 3D/4D display modes. The CT Bone Structure Analysis application is intended to provide visualization and labels for the ribs and spine, and support batch function for intervertebral disk. The CT Liver Evaluation application is intended to provide processing and visualization for liver segmentation and vessel extraction. It also provides a tool for the user to perform liver separation and residual liver segments evaluation.
Device Story
uWS-CT is a software-based medical imaging post-processing platform; inputs DICOM 3.0 data from CT scanners via network or external media; performs image processing, 3D visualization, and statistical analysis; used by trained, licensed physicians in clinical settings; provides tools for segmentation, quantification, and characterization of anatomical structures (lung, liver, heart, vessels, brain, bone); output viewed on workstation for diagnostic support; assists in oncology staging, surgical planning, and functional assessment; benefits patients through efficient, quantitative diagnostic evaluation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies were required. Evidence consists of bench-level performance verification reports for each advanced application (CT Lung Density, Brain Perfusion, Heart, Calcium Scoring, Dynamic Analysis, Bone Structure, and Liver Evaluation) and software verification/validation testing.
Technological Characteristics
Standalone software for DICOM image processing and 3D visualization. Complies with NEMA PS 3.1-3.20 (DICOM), ISO 14971 (risk management), and IEC 62304 (software lifecycle). Features include segmentation, thresholding, multi-phase loading, and statistical analysis. Software level of concern is moderate.
Indications for Use
Indicated for viewing, manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images and supporting interpretation/evaluation of examinations within healthcare institutions. Includes specialized applications for oncology (lung/liver lesion segmentation), colon analysis, dental (jaw reconstruction), lung density/nodule analysis, vascular analysis, virtual endoscopy (inner view), brain perfusion (CBV/CBF), cardiac analysis (stenosis/plaque/function), calcium scoring, dynamic 3D/4D visualization, bone structure (rib/spine labeling), and liver evaluation (segmentation/vessel extraction).
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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June 24, 2019
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. % Xin Gao Regulatory Affairs Specialist NO. 2258 Chengbei Road Shanghai, Shanghai 201807 CHINA
Re: K183170
Trade/Device Name: uWS-CT Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Dated: May 28, 2019 Received: May 29, 2019
Dear Xin Gao:
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 vou, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K183170
Device Name uWS-CT
Indications for Use (Describe)
uWS-CT is a software solution intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, and storage of medical images. It supports interpretation and evaluation of examinations within healthcare institutions. It has the following additional indications:
The CT Oncology application is intended to support fast-tracking routine diagnostic oncology, staging, and follow-up, by providing a tool for the user to perform the segmentation of suspicious lesions in lung or liver. The CT Colon Analysis application is intended to provide the user a tool to enable easy visualization and efficient evaluation of CT volume data sets of the colon.
The CT Dental application is intended to provide the user a tool to reconstruct panoramic and paraxial views of jaw. The CT Lung Nodule application is intended to provide the user a tool for the review and analysis of thoracic CT images, providing quantitative and characterizing information about nodules in the lung in a single study, or over the time course of several thoracic studies.
The CT Vessel Analysis application is intended to provide a tool for viewing, manipulating CT vascular images.
The Inner view application is intended to perform a virtual camera view through hollow structures (cavities), such as vessels.
The CT Lung Density Analysis application is intended to segment pulmonary, lobes, and airway, providing the user quantitative parameters, structure information to evaluate the lung and airway.
The CT Brain Perfusion application is intended to calculate the parameters such as: CBV, CBF, etc. in order to analyze functional blood flow information about a region of interest (ROI) in the brain.
The CT Heart application is intended to segment heart and extract coronary artery. It also provides analysis of vascular stenosis, plaque and heart function.
The CT Calcium Scoring application is intended to identify calcifications and calculate the calcium score.
The CT Dynamic Analysis application is intended to provide visualization of the CT datasets over time with the 3D/4D display modes.
The CT Bone Structure Analysis application is intended to provide visualization and labels for the ribs and spine, and support batch function for intervertebral disk.
The CT Liver Evaluation application is intended to provide processing and visualization for liver segmentation and vessel extraction. It also provides a tool for the user to perform liver separation and residual liver segments evaluation.
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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## 510 (k) SUMMARY
K183170
- 1. Date of Preparation: May 28, 2019
### Sponsor Identification 2.
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co.,Ltd. No.2258 Chengbei Rd. Jiading District, 201807, Shanghai, China
Establishment Registration Number: 3011015597
Contact Person: Xin Gao Position: Regulatory Affairs Specialist Tel: +86-021-67076888-5386 Fax: +86-021-67076889 Email: xin.gao@united-imaging.com
### 3. Identification of Proposed Device
Trade Name: uWS-CT Common Name: CT Image Post-Processing Software Model(s): uWS-CT
Regulatory Information Classification Name: Picture archiving and communications system Classification: II Product Code: LLZ Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Review Panel: Radiology
### 4. Identification of Predicate Device(s)
Predicate Device 510(k) Number: K173001 Device Name: uWS-CT
Reference Device#1 510(k) Number: K103480 Device Name: THORACIC VCAR
Reference device#2 510(k) Number: K033326
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## Device Name: "Philips Plus" CT Scanner
Reference device#3 510(k) Number: K090546 Device Name: nordicICE Software
Reference device#4 510(k) Number: K113442 Device Name: 3Di including Viewing of Mammography images
Reference device#5 510(k) Number: K150843 Device Name: syngo.via
Reference device#6 510(k) Number: K120331 Device Name: syngo.CT Dynamic Angio
Reference device#7 510(k) Number: K133643 Device Name: syngo.CT Liver Analysis
Reference device#8 510(k) Number: K162025 Device Name: IntelliSpace Portal Platform
#### 5. Device Description
uWS-CT is a comprehensive software solution designed to process, review and analyze CT studies. It can transfer images in DICOM 3.0 format over a medical imaging network or import images from external storage devices such as CD/DVDs or flash drives. These images can be functional data, as well as anatomical datasets. It can be at one or more time-points or include one or more time-frames. Multiple display formats including MIP and volume rendering and multiple statistical analysis including mean, maximum and minimum over a user-defined region is supported. A trained, licensed physician can interpret these displayed images as well as the statistics as per standard practice.
This proposed device contains the following modifications/improvements in comparison to the predicate device uWS-CT:
1) Modified Indications for Use Statement;
2) Modified CT Lung Density Analysis, CT Heart and CT Calcium Scoring application;
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- 3) Added some advanced applications:
- . CT Brain Perfusion
- CT Dynamic Analysis
- . CT Bone Structure Analysis
- CT Liver Evaluation
### 6. Indications for use
uWS-CT is a software solution intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images. It supports interpretation and evaluation of examinations within healthcare institutions. It has the following additional indications:
- The CT Oncology application is intended to support fast-tracking routine diagnostic oncology, staging, and follow-up, by providing a tool for the user to perform the segmentation and volumetric evaluation of suspicious lesions in lung or liver.
- The CT Colon Analysis application is intended to provide the user a tool to enable easy visualization and efficient evaluation of CT volume data sets of the colon.
- . The CT Dental application is intended to provide the user a tool to reconstruct panoramic and paraxial views of jaw.
- . The CT Lung Density Analysis application is intended to segment pulmonary, lobes, and airway, providing the user quantitative parameters, structure information to evaluate the lung and airway.
- . The CT Lung Nodule application is intended to provide the user a tool for the review and analysis of thoracic CT images, providing quantitative and characterizing information about nodules in the lung in a single study, or over the time course of several thoracic studies.
- The CT Vessel Analysis application is intended to provide a tool for viewing, manipulating, and evaluating CT vascular images.
- The Inner view application is intended to perform a virtual camera view through hollow structures (cavities), such as vessels.
- . The CT Brain Perfusion application is intended to calculate the parameters such as: CBV, CBF, etc. in order to analyze functional blood flow information about a region of interest (ROI) in brain.
- . The CT Heart application is intended to segment heart and extract coronary artery. It also provides analysis of vascular stenosis, plaque and heart function.
- . The CT Calcium Scoring application is intended to identify calcifications and calculate the calcium score.
- . The CT Dynamic Analysis application is intended to support visualization of the CT datasets over time with the 3D/4D display modes.
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- The CT Bone Structure Analysis application is intended to provide visualization and labels for the ribs and spine, and support batch function for intervertebral disk.
- . The CT Liver Evaluation application is intended to provide processing and visualization for liver segmentation and vessel extraction. It also provides a tool for the user to perform liver separation and residual liver segments evaluation.
### 7. Summary of Technological Characteristics
uWS-CT is a medical diagnostic application for viewing, manipulation, 3D visualization, post-processing and comparison of medical images. After importing the DICOM image data into the system, the operator is able to perform image browsing and processing and can further obtain advanced information for diagnosis. This is identical to the predicate device.
The following tables compare the main features, principles of operation, fundamental scientific technology and intended use of uWS-CT when compared to the predicate devices.
### Substantially Equivalent (SE) Comparison 8.
Both the proposed and predicate device have the same general information, such as Device Classification Name, Product Code, Classification Panel, etc. and visualization and measurement technological features:
- Image communication
- Hardware /OS
- Patient Administration
- Review 2D ●
- Review 3D
- Filming
- . . . Fusion
- Inner View
- Visibility
- ROI/VOI
- MIP Display
- Compare
The proposed and predicate device also have the same advanced applications in following:
- CT Oncology
- CT Dental Application
- CT Colon Analysis ●
- CT Vessel Analysis
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### ● CT Lung Nodule
The differences between the proposed and the predicate device are about advanced applications, and are listed as follows:
- CT Lung density Analysis application has been modified, 6 new functions were added as follows. Substantial equivalence of these functions between the proposed and their corresponding reference device is discussed in Table 2.
- Lung Contour Editing
- . Pulmonary lobes Segmentation
- . Airway Segmentation
- . Airway Tree Extraction and Editing
- Airway Contour Editing
- . Statistical Analysis
- CT Heart and CT Calcium Scoring applications have been modified. Substantial equivalence of these applications between the proposed and their corresponding reference device is discussed in Table 2.
- The proposed device has added 4 new features to the predicate device. Substantial equivalence of these 4 features between the proposed and the corresponding reference device is also discussed in Table 2.
- . CT Brain Perfusion
- CT Dynamic Analysis
- CT Bone Structure Analysis
- . CT Liver Evaluation
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| Item | Proposed Device<br>uWS-CT | Predicate Device<br>uWS-CT(K173001) | Remark |
|-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| General | | | |
| Device Classification<br>Name | Picture Archiving and Communications System | Picture Archiving and Communications System | Same |
| Product Code | LLZ | LLZ | Same |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 892.2050 | 21 CFR 892.2050 | Same |
| Device Class | II | II | Same |
| Classification Panel | Radiology | Radiology | Same |
| Advanced Application | Yes | Yes | The proposed device includes more applications, which is discussed in the following sections, than the predicate device. This difference will not impact the safety and effectiveness of the device. |
| Intended Use | uWS-CT is a software solution intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images. It supports interpretation and evaluation of examinations within healthcare institutions. It has the following additional indications:<br>The CT Oncology application is intended to support fast-tracking routine diagnostic oncology, staging, and follow-up, by providing a tool for the user to perform the segmentation and volumetric evaluation of suspicious lesions in lung or liver. The CT Colon Analysis application is intended to provide the user a tool to enable easy visualization and efficient evaluation of CT volume data sets of the colon. | uWS-CT is a software solution intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images. It supports interpretation and evaluation of examinations within healthcare institutions. It has the following additional indications:<br>The CT Oncology application is intended to support fast-tracking routine diagnostic oncology, staging, and follow-up, by providing the segmentation and volumetric evaluation of suspicious lesions in lung or liver. | The intended use is supplemented. The proposed device includes more applications, which is discussed in the following sections, than the predicate device. This difference will not impact the safety and effectiveness of the device. |
| Item | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Remark |
| | uWS-CT | uWS-CT(K173001) | |
| | The CT Dental application is intended to provide the<br>user a tool to reconstruct panoramic and paraxial views<br>of jaw. The CT Lung Density Analysis application is intended<br>to segment pulmonary, lobes, and airway, providing the<br>user quantitative parameters, structure information to<br>evaluate the lung and airway. The CT Lung Nodule application is intended to provide<br>the user a tool for the review and analysis of thoracic CT<br>images, providing quantitative and characterizing<br>information about nodules in the lung in a single study,<br>or over the time course of several thoracic studies. The CT Vessel Analysis application is intended to<br>provide a tool for viewing, manipulating, and evaluating<br>CT vascular images. The Inner view application is intended to perform a<br>virtual camera view through hollow structures<br>(cavities), such as vessels. The CT Brain Perfusion application is intended to<br>calculate the parameters such as: CBV, CBF, etc. in<br>order to analyze functional blood flow information<br>about a region of interest (ROI) in brain. The CT Heart application is intended to segment heart<br>and extract coronary artery .It also provides analysis of<br>vascular stenosis, plaque and heart function. The CT Calcium Scoring application is intended to<br>identify calcifications and calculate the calcium score. The CT Dynamic Analysis application is intended to<br>support visualization of the CT datasets over time with<br>the 3D/4D display modes. The CT Bone Structure Analysis application is intended<br>to provide visualization and labels for the ribs and spine,<br>and support batch function for intervertebral disk. | The CT Colon Analysis application is<br>intended to provide the user a tool to<br>enable easy visualization and efficient<br>evaluation of CT volume data sets of the<br>colon. The CT Dental application is intended to<br>provide the user a tool to reconstruct<br>panoramic and paraxial views of jaw. The CT Lung Density application is<br>intended to provide the user a number of<br>density parameters and structure<br>information for evaluating tomogram<br>scans of the lung. The CT Lung Nodule application is<br>intended to provide the user a tool for the<br>review and analysis of thoracic CT<br>images, providing quantitative and<br>characterizing information about nodules<br>in the lung in a single study, or over the<br>time course of several thoracic studies. The CT Vessel Analysis application is<br>intended to provide a tool for viewing,<br>manipulating, and evaluating CT vascular<br>images. The Inner view application is intended to<br>perform a virtual camera view through<br>hollow structures (cavities), such as<br>vessels. | |
| Item | Proposed Device<br>uWS-CT | Predicate Device<br>uWS-CT(K173001) | Remark |
| | The CT Liver Evaluation application is intended to provide processing and visualization for liver segmentation and vessel extraction. It also provides a tool for the user to perform liver separation and residual liver segments evaluation. | | |
Table 1 Comparison of general information
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| Application | Function name | Proposed<br>device<br>uWS-CT | Predicate device:<br>uWS-CT(K173001) | Reference device#1<br>AW SERVER<br>(K103480) | Remark |
|-----------------------------|---------------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|-----------------|
| CT Lung density<br>Analysis | Lung Segmentation | Yes | Yes | / | Same, no change |
| | Calculation of Lung<br>Density | Yes | Yes | / | Same, no change |
| | Histogram Analysis | Yes | Yes | / | Same, no change |
| | Table Statistics | Yes | Yes | / | Same, no change |
| | VRT Protocol Display | Yes | Yes | / | Same, no change |
| | Save, Report, Print | Yes | Yes | / | Same, no change |
| | Lung Contour Editing | Yes | / | Yes | Same |
| | Pulmonary lobes<br>Segmentation | Yes | / | Yes | Same |
| | Airway Segmentation | Yes | / | Yes | Same |
| | Airway Tree Extraction<br>and Editing | Yes | / | Yes | Same |
| | Airway Contour Editing | Yes | / | Yes | Same |
| | Statistical Analysis | Yes | / | Yes | Same |
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| Application | Function name | Proposed device<br>uWS-CT | Reference<br>device#2<br>"Philips Plus" CT Scanner<br>(K033326) | Reference device#3<br>nordicICE Software<br>(K090546) | Remark |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| CT Brain<br>Perfusion | Motion Correction | Yes | Yes | / | Same |
| Perfusion | Threshold based<br>segmentation | Yes | Yes | / | Same |
| | Select the artery | Yes | Yes | / | Same |
| | Vessel Suppression | Yes | Yes | / | Same |
| | Calculating parameter map | Yes | / | Yes | Same |
| | Time-density curve analysis | Yes | Yes | / | Same |
| | Ischemic penumbra analysis | Yes | Yes | / | Same |
| | Image fusion | Yes | Yes | / | Same |
| | Symmetrical ROI analysis | Yes | Yes | / | Same |
| | | Save, Report, Print | Yes | Yes | / |
| Application | Function name | Proposed device<br>uWS-CT | Reference device#4<br>3Di including Viewing of<br>Mammography images<br>(K113442) | Remark |
|-------------|-----------------------------|---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| CT Heart | Multi-Phase Loading | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Heart Chamber Segmentation | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Coronary Artery Extraction | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Editing Tools | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Centerline Extraction | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Stenosis Analysis | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Plaque Analysis | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Cardiac function Assessment | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Save, Report, Print | Yes | Yes | Same |
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| Application | Function name | Proposed device<br>uWS-CT | Reference device#4<br>3Di including Viewing of<br>Mammography images<br>(K113442) | Remark |
|--------------------|----------------------------|---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| CT Calcium Scoring | Calcium sites segmentation | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Calculate Calcium score | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Save, Report, Print | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Application | Function name | Proposed device<br>uWS-CT | Predicate Device#5<br>syngo.via<br>(K150843) | Remark |
|-------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------------|----------------------------------------------|--------|
| CT Bone Structure<br>Analysis | Labeling Ribs | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Labeling Spine | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Batch | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Save, Report, Print | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Application | Function name | Proposed device<br>uWS-CT | Reference device#6<br>syngo.CT Dynamic Angio<br>(K120331) | Remark |
|---------------------|----------------------------------------------|---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| CT Dynamic Analysis | Motion correction | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Multiple phase viewing | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Bone Removal | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Dynamic CT datasets viewing<br>in 3D/4D mode | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Save, Report, Print | Yes | Yes | Same |
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| Application | Function name | Proposed device<br>uWS-CT | Reference device#7:<br>syngo.CT Liver Analysis<br>(K133643) | Reference device#8<br>IntelliSpace Portal Platform<br>(K162025) | Remark |
|------------------------|---------------------|---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| CT Liver<br>Evaluation | Phase Selection | Yes | Yes | / | Same |
| | Liver Segmentation | Yes | Yes | / | Same |
| | Lesion Segmentation | Yes | Yes | / | Same |
| | Vessel Extraction | Yes | Yes | / | Same |
| | Vascular Editing | Yes | Yes | / | Same |
| | Liver Segments | Yes | / | Yes | Same |
| | Virtual Planning | Yes | Yes | / | Same |
| | RFA | Yes | / | Yes | Same |
| | Measurement | Yes | Yes | / | Same |
| | Save, Report, Print | Yes | Yes | / | Same |
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#### 9. Performance Data
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
## Biocompatibility
Not Applicable to the proposed device, because the device is stand-alone software.
## Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Not Applicable to the proposed device, because the device is stand-alone software.
## Software Verification and Validation
Software verification and validation testing was provided to demonstrate safety and efficacy of the proposed device. This includes a hazard analysis, and the potential hazards have been classified as a moderate level of concern (LOC). Those documentations include:
- Software description
- Hazard Analysis
- · Software requirements specification (SRS)
- Software Architecture Description
- · Software Development Environment Description
- Software Verification and Validation
- · Cyber security Documents
## Animal Study
No animal study was required.
## Clinical Studies
No clinical study was required.
## Performance Verification
- Performance Evaluation Report for CT Lung Density Analysis
- Performance Evaluation Report for CT Brain Perfusion
- Performance Evaluation Report for CT Heart
- Performance Evaluation Report for CT Calcium Scoring
- . Performance Evaluation Report for CT Dynamic Analysis
- Performance Evaluation Report for CT Bone Structure
- Performance Evaluation Report for CT Liver Evaluation
## Other Standards and Guidance
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- NEMA PS 3.1 - 3.20 Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Set (2016).
- . ISO 14971 Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices (Edition 2.0, corrected version, 2007).
- . IEC 62304 Medical device software - Software life cycle processes (Edition 1.1, 2015).
## Summary
The features described in this premarket submission are supported with the results of the testing mentioned above; the uWS-CT was found to have a safety and effectiveness profile that is similar to the predicate device and reference devices.
## 10. Substantially Equivalent (SE) Conclusion
The proposed device is equivalent to the predicate device with regard to safety and efficacy. This conclusion is based upon a comparison of intended use, technological characteristics, performance specification, device hazards as well as verification and validation results.
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
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.