The FUJIFILM Biopsy Positioner (FDR-2000BPY) is an optional accessory for the Aspire Cristalle (FDR MS-3500) digital mammography system. It is designed to allow for accurate determination of three dimensional lesion locations in the breast using information extracted from stereotactic pairs of two-dimensional images and/or Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) images. It is intended to provide guidance for interventional purposes (such as biopsy, pre-surgical localization or treatment devices).
Device Story
Biopsy Positioner (FDR-2000BPY) is an accessory for the Aspire Cristalle digital mammography system; enables 3D lesion localization for interventional procedures (biopsy, localization, treatment). Input: stereotactic 2D image pairs and/or Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) images. Operation: operator identifies target on images; system uses known geometry to compute 3D (X, Y, Z) coordinates. Components: positioner unit, control cabinet, operation panel. Output: visual display of distances between compression plate, target pathology, and needle; electrical drive for X, Y, Z positioning. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals. Benefits: accurate needle placement for interventional breast procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evaluated stereotactic and tomosynthesis biopsy needle positioning accuracy. Electromagnetic compatibility and radiation safety testing performed per IEC 60601-1-2:2014, IEC 60601-1-3:2013, and IEC 60601-2-45:2015. Software validated per ANSI/AAMI/IEC 62304:2006.
Technological Characteristics
Accessory for digital mammography system; includes positioner, control cabinet, and operation panel. Electrically and manually driven. Supports stereotactic (±15°) and tomosynthesis (±7.5°) exposure. Positioning accuracy ±1mm. Compatible with various needle guides (Mammotome, ATEC/Eviva, BARD). Complies with IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-3, and IEC 60601-2-45. Software developed per ANSI/AAMI/IEC 62304.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring interventional breast procedures, including biopsy, pre-surgical localization, or treatment device placement, using stereotactic 2D or Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) imaging guidance.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A mammographic x-ray system is a device intended to be used to produce radiographs of the breast. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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July 3, 2019
FUJIFILM Corporation % Mr. Jeffrey Wan Specialist, Regulatory Affairs FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. 81 Hartwell Avenue, Suite 300 LEXINGTON MA 02421
Re: K191495
Trade/Device Name: Biopsy Positioner (FDR -2000BPY) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1710 Regulation Name: Mammographic x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IZH Dated: May 31, 2019 Received: June 5, 2019
Dear Mr. Wan:
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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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K191495
Device Name
BIOPSY POSITIONER(FDR-2000BPY)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The FUJIFILM Biopsy Positioner (FDR-2000BPY) is an optional accessory for the Aspire Cristalle (FDR MS-3500) digital mammography system. It is designed to allow for accurate determination of three dimensional lesion locations in the breast using information extracted from stereotactic pairs of two-dimensional images and/or Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) images. It is intended to provide guidance for interventional purposes (such as biopsy, pre-surgical localization or treatment devices).
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# 510(k) Summary K191495
Date Prepared: July 3, 2019
# Submitter's Information:
FUJIFILM Corporation 798 Miyanodai Kaisei-Machi Ashigarakami-Gun, Kanagawa, 258-8538, Japan FDA Establishment Registration Number: 3001722928
#### Contact Person:
Jeffrey Wan Specialist, Regulatory Affairs Telephone: (201) 675-8947 Email: jeffrey.wan@fujifilm.com
### Device Name and Classification:
| Product Name: | Biopsy Positioner |
|-----------------------|---------------------------|
| Model Number: | FDR-2000BPY |
| Classification Name: | Mammographic X-ray system |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
| CFR Section: | 21 CFR 892.1710 |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | IZH |
#### Predicate Devices:
| | Primary Predicate | Reference Predicate |
|-------------------------|----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| Product Name | FUJIFILM Biopsy Positioner (FDR-<br>1000BPY) | Affirm Breast Biopsy Guidance<br>System |
| 510(k) Number | K113284 | K122836 |
| Classification<br>Name | Mammographic X-ray system | Mammographic X-ray system |
| Classification<br>Panel | Radiology | Radiology |
| CFR Section | 21 CFR 892.1710 | 21 CFR 892.1710 |
| Device Class | Class II | Class II |
| Product Code | IZH | IZH |
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#### Indications for Use:
The FUJIFILM Biopsy Positioner (FDR-2000BPY) is an optional accessory for the Aspire Cristalle (FDR MS-3500) digital mammography system. It is designed to allow for accurate determination of three dimensional lesion locations in the breast using information extracted from stereotactic pairs of two-dimensional images and/or Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) images. It is intended to provide quidance for interventional purposes (such as biopsy, pre-surqical localization or treatment devices).
## Description of the Device:
The Biopsy Positioner (FDR-2000BPY) is an optional accessory for the Digital Mammography system. It is designed for positioning the needle when performing Stereotactic and/or Tomosynthesis Biopsies, fine needle aspirations, core needle, and vacuum assisted biopsies in an upright position. The Biopsy Positioner uses a Stereo pair of images and/or Tomosynthesis images. The position of the three coordinates (X, Y, and Z) is computed using the position of the object on each of the images, as indicated by the operator, and the known geometry of the system.
FDR-2000BPY is mainly composed of the following elements:
- The Positioner that supports and positions the needle .
- The Positioner Control Cabinet which supplies power to the positioned .
- The Operation panel which displays the distance between the compression plate and . target pathology, the distance between the target pathology and the needle, and also electrically drives the positioner in the X, Y and Z directions.
The subject of this Special 510(k) premarket notification is addinq use of Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) images for extracting information to determine three dimensional lesion locations in the breast.
## Comparison of Technological Characteristics:
The Biopsy Positioner (FDR-2000BPY) differs from the predicate device in the following modifications:
- Addition of tomosynthesis biopsy feature
- Compatibility with additional needle guides ●
A comparison of the technological characteristics between the proposed device and predicate devices is provided below:
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| | Biopsy Positioner (FDR-2000BPY) | Biopsy Positioner (FDR-1000BPY) | Affirm Breast Biopsy Guidance System | |
|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
| K number | K191495 | K113284 | K122836 | |
| IFU | The FUJIFILM Biopsy Positioner (FDR-2000BPY) is an optional accessory for the Aspire Cristalle (FDR MS-3500) digital mammography system. It is designed to allow for accurate determination of three dimensional lesion locations in the breast using information extracted from stereotactic pairs of two-dimensional images and/or Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) images. It is intended to provide guidance for interventional purposes (such as biopsy, pre-surgical localization or treatment devices). | The FUJIFILM Biopsy Positioner (FDR-1000BPY) is an optional accessory for the Aspire HD (FDR MS-1000) digital mammography system. It is designed to allow for accurate determination of three dimensional lesion locations in the breast using information extracted from stereotactic pairs of two-dimensional images. It is intended to provide guidance for interventional purposes (such as biopsy, pre-surgical localization or treatment devices). | The Affirm Breast Biopsy Guidance System is an optional accessory for the Selenia Dimensions Mammography System. It is designed to allow the accurate localization of lesions in the breast in three dimensions. It is intended to provide guidance for interventional purposes (such as biopsy, pre-surgical localization or treatment devices) | |
| Biopsy<br>system | Type of biopsy | Same as K122836 | Stereo Biopsy | Stereo Biopsy<br>Tomosynthesis Biopsy |
| | Exposure<br>position | Same as K122836 | $\pm$ 15°(Stereo Exposure) | $\pm$ 15°(Stereo Exposure)<br>$\pm$ 7.5°(Tomosynthesis Exposure) |
| | Positioning<br>accuracy | Same as K113284 | $\pm$ 1mm | $\pm$ 1mm |
| | Weight | Same as K113284 | Biopsy Unit 5.5kg | 7.0kg |
| | Positioning<br>method | Same as K113284 | Electrically & Manually | Electrically & Manually |
| | Method of beam<br>limitation | Same as K113284 | Automatic collimation | Automatic collimation |
| | Size of biopsy<br>Field of View | Same as K113284 | 6.0cm x 7.0cm | 5.4cm x 5.2cm<br>7.4cm x 6.2cm |
| | Lateral Approach | Same as K113284 | Yes | Yes |
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| | | Biopsy Positioner (FDR-2000BPY) | Biopsy Positioner (FDR-1000BPY) |
|-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Compression<br>system | Construction<br>material / type<br>of biopsy<br>compression<br>paddle | Same as K113284 | Plastic |
| | Lockout<br>movement<br>when under<br>compression | Same as K113284 | All movements shall be inhibited when:<br>• The compression force is detected to<br>be more than 30N<br>• The needle is attached to the needle<br>holder |
| | Automatic<br>detection of<br>biopsy unit | Same as K113284 | Yes (alarm sounds and warning displayed or<br>indication panel if not connected properly) |
| Needle<br>Guide | Needle guide<br>positioning | Same as K113284 | Yes |
| | Positioning<br>software | Same as K113284 | Fujifilm |
| | Calibration<br>frequency | Same as K113284 | User executes the accuracy testing at every<br>use and an annual maintenance check is<br>performed |
| | Mammotome-<br>compatible<br>Devicor Medical<br>Products | Same as K113284 | Yes |
| | Mammotome<br>Revolve | Yes | No |
| | Hologic<br>ATEC/Eviva | Yes | No |
| | BARD<br>Compatible | Same as K113284 | Yes |
#### Performance Data:
Biopsy Positioner (FDR-2000BPY) was evaluated for electromagnetic compatibility and radiation safety when used with the Aspire Cristalle (FDR MS-3500) digital mammography system in accordance with IEC 60601-1-2:2014, IEC 60601-1-3:2013, and IEC 60601-2-45:2015. The proposed device met all acceptance criteria described in these standards.
Software validation was evaluated in accordance with ANSI/AAMI/IEC 62304:2006 and the FDA guidance, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices".
Bench testing was performed on the Biopsy Positioner (FDR-2000BPY) to evaluate the stereotactic and tomosynthesis biopsy needle positioning accuracy when used with the Aspire Cristalle (FDR MS-3500) digital mammography system.
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#### Substantial Equivalence
The modified FUJIFILM Biopsy Positioner (FDR-2000BPY) is adding the intended use with Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) images for extracting information to determine three dimensional lesion locations in the breast. Both the modified and primary predicate devices have the same fundamental scientific technology, principles of operation, performance, and design and materials. The addition of the tomosynthesis biopsy feature is supported by the reference predicate device. Therefore, FDR-2000BPY can be considered to be substantially equivalent to FDR-1000BPY.
#### Conclusion:
This Special 510(k) premarket notification submission has demonstrated Substantial Equivalence as defined and understood in the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act and various guidance documents issued by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health. We conclude the subject device to be as safe and effective as the predicate device.
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