K200016 · Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. · JAK · Feb 25, 2020 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K200016
Device Name
uCT 530, uCT 550
Applicant
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.
Product Code
JAK · Radiology
Decision Date
Feb 25, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1750
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The uCT Computed Tomography X-ray System uCT 530/550 is a computed tomography x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes and indicated for the whole body, including head, neck, cardiac (calcium scoring) and vascular.
Device Story
The uCT 530/550 is a multi-slice CT scanner using a rotating tube-detector system and fan-beam geometry. It acquires X-ray transmission data at multiple angles, which a computer reconstructs into cross-sectional images. The system includes a gantry, X-ray source, detector array, patient table, and console. A Vital Signal Module (VSM) is integrated to capture ECG signals for prospective gating, enabling cardiac calcium scoring. The system employs Filtered Back-Projection (FBP) for reconstruction, with KARL 3D iterative denoising and MAC (Metal Artifact Correction) algorithms to enhance image quality. Operated by clinicians in a hospital or clinic setting, the system provides images for diagnostic review. The output assists physicians in identifying anatomical structures and pathologies, specifically supporting calcium scoring workflows. The device benefits patients by providing high-quality diagnostic images while managing radiation dose through standardized protocols.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical study was included in this submission. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including dosimetry, image performance tests, electrical safety (ES60601-1), EMC (IEC60601-1-2), and software verification/validation. Sample clinical images were provided to demonstrate the diagnostic quality of the new calcium scoring function.
Technological Characteristics
Multi-slice CT scanner; solid-state GOS detectors; 50kW generator; 700mm aperture; 0.5s rotation speed; 0.55mm minimum slice thickness. Features KARL 3D iterative denoising and MAC metal artifact correction. Includes VSM for ECG gating. Connectivity via DICOM. Software includes patient/data management and image reconstruction. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-5/10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for whole-body CT imaging, including head, neck, vascular, and cardiac (calcium scoring) applications in patients requiring cross-sectional diagnostic imaging.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A computed tomography x-ray system is a diagnostic x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. % Xin Gao RA Manager No. 2258 Chengbei Rd., Jiading Industrial District Shanghai, 201807 CHINA
February 25, 2020
### Re: K200016
Trade/Device Name: uCT 530, uCT 550 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulation Name: Computed tomography x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JAK Dated: January 2, 2020 Received: January 3, 2020
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 you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K200016
Device Name
uCT 530, uCT 550
Indications for Use (Describe)
The uCT Computed Tomography X-ray System uCT530/550 is a computed tomography X-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes and indicated for the whole body, including head, neck, cardiac (calcium scoring) and vascular.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510 (k) SUMMARY
- 1. Date of Preparation February 15, 2020
#### 2. Sponsor Identification
# Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co.,Ltd.
No.2258 Chengbei Rd. Jiading District, 201807, Shanghai, China
Contact Person: Xin Gao Position: RA Manager Tel: +86-021-67076888-5386 Fax: +86-021-67076889 Email: xin.gao@united-imaging.com
#### 3. Identification of Proposed Device
Trade Name: uCT 530, uCT 550 Common Name: Computed Tomography X-ray System Model(s): uCT 530, uCT 550
Regulatory Information Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulation Name: Computed Tomography X-ray System Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JAK Review Panel: Radiology
#### 4. Identification of Predicate Device(s)
Primary Predicate Device:
510(k) Number: K181414 Device Name: uCT Computed Tomography X-Ray System Model(s): uCT 530, uCT 550
Regulatory Information Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulation Name: Computed Tomography X-ray System Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JAK Review Panel: Radiology
### Secondary Predicate Device:
510(k) Number: K172135 Device Name: uCT Computed Tomography X-Ray System Model(s): uCT 760, uCT 780
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Regulatory Information Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulation Name: Computed Tomography X-ray System Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JAK Review Panel: Radiology
#### 5. Device Description:
The uCT 530/uCT 550 is a multi-slice X-ray computed tomography scanner which features a continuously rotating tube-detector system and functions according to the fan beam principle. The system provides the filter back-projection (FBP) algorithm to reconstruct images in DICOM format, which can be used by post-processing applications.
The system consists of the Gantry, X-ray System, Data Management System, Patient Table, Console, Power Supply Cabinet, Image Processing Computer, and Software. The system software is a program used for patient management, data management, X-ray scan control, image reconstruction, and image archive.
A motorized patient table moves the patient through a circular opening in the Gantry. As the patient passes through the Gantry, a source of x rays rotates around the inside of the circular opening. Detectors on the exit side of the patient record the X rays exiting the section of the patient's body being irradiated as an X-ray "snapshot". Many different "snapshots" (angles) are collected during one complete rotation. The data are sent to a computer to reconstruct all of the individual "snapshots" into a cross-sectional image (slice) of the internal organs and tissues for each complete rotation of the source of x rays.
There are two features for denoising and reduce metal artifact, which are KARL iterative denoising reconstruction algorithm and MAC Metal artifact correction algorithm.
| Spec.<br>Model | HV Power | Rotation speed | Minimum<br>slice thickness | Maximum slices<br>generated per rotation |
|----------------|----------|------------------------------------|----------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| uCT 530 | 50kW | Up to 0.5 sec per<br>360° rotation | 0.55mm | 40 |
| uCT 550 | 50kW | Up to 0.5 sec per<br>360° rotation | 0.55mm | 80 |
This proposed device includes two models: uCT 530. uCT 550.The differences between the two models are as follows:
The uCT 530, uCT 550 have been previously cleared by FDA via K181414. The modifications performed on the uCT 530, uCT 550 (K181414) in this submission are due to the addition of the calcium scoring scan function. Meanwhile some component descriptions have been updated. The modifications are listed as follows:
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- Indications for use: cardiac (calcium scoring) is stated in this submission. >
- > Hardware: Vital Signal Module (VSM) hardware is added to the system.
- > Software: workflow of Calcium scoring scan is added to the system.
- > Component Descriptions:
- Update the description of DMS frame and detector building block = (DBB).
- Update the description of the console PC' CPU.
- . Update the description of the gantry control PC' CPU.
- Update the description of the monitor's size.
#### Indications for Use 6.
The uCT Computed Tomography X-ray System uCT 530/550 is a computed tomography x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes and indicated for the whole body, including head, neck, cardiac (calcium scoring) and vascular.
#### 7. Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Devices
Table 1 below provides a comparison of the technological characteristics of the proposed device in comparison to the Primary Predicate Device:
| ITEM | Proposed Device<br>uCT 530, uCT 550 | Primary Predicate Device:<br>uCT 530, uCT 550 (K181414) | Remark |
|----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| General | | | |
| Product Code | JAK | JAK | Same |
| Regulation No. | 21 CFR 892.1750 | 21 CFR 892.1750 | Same |
| Class | II | II | Same |
| Intended Use | The uCT Computed Tomography<br>X-ray System uCT 530/550 is a<br>computed tomography x-ray<br>system intended to produce cross-<br>sectional images of the body by<br>computer reconstruction of x-ray<br>transmission data taken at different<br>angles and planes and indicated<br>for the whole body, including<br>head, neck, cardiac<br>(calcium scoring) and vascular. | The uCT Computed Tomography<br>X-ray System uCT 530/550 is a<br>computed tomography x-ray<br>system intended to produce cross-<br>sectional images of the body by<br>computer reconstruction of x-ray<br>transmission data taken at<br>different angles and planes and<br>indicated for the whole body<br>(including head, neck, vascular). | Note 1 |
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| Specifications | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Scan Regime | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation | Same |
| Scan Modes | Scout scan<br>Axial scan<br>Helical scan<br>Contrast enhanced scan<br>Stationary perfusion scan<br>Gating scan | Scout scan<br>Axial scan<br>Helical scan<br>Contrast enhanced scan<br>Stationary perfusion scan | Note 2 |
| Detector<br>Material | Solid-state GOS | Solid-state GOS | Same |
| Z-plane<br>coverage | 22mm | 22mm | Same |
| Size of detector<br>element in Z-<br>plane | 0.55mm | 0.55mm | Same |
| Number of<br>element per row | 864 | 864 | Same |
| Number of<br>detector row | 40 | 40 | Same |
| Maximum<br>slices generated<br>per rotation<br>(multi-slice<br>capability) | 40 for uCT 530<br>80 for uCT 550 | 40 for uCT 530<br>80 for uCT 550 | Same |
| Minimum slice<br>thickness | 0.55mm | 0.55mm | Same |
| Maximum<br>sampling rate | Up to 4800 views per 360° | Up to 4800 views per 360° | Same |
| Tube anode<br>storage capacity | 5.3MHU | 5.3MHU | Same |
| Maximum<br>cooling rate | 815 kHU/min | 815 kHU/min | Same |
| Focal spot size | 0.5x1.0mm<br>1.0x1.0mm | 0.5x1.0mm<br>1.0x1.0mm | Same |
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| Power | 50kW | 50kW | Same |
|---------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|------|
| mA Range | 10-420mA | 10-420mA | Same |
| kV Settings | 70, 80, 100, 120, 140 | 70, 80, 100, 120, 140 | Same |
| Aperture | 700mm | 700mm | Same |
| Rotation speed | Up to 0.5 sec per 360° rotation | Up to 0.5 sec per 360° rotation | Same |
| Gantry Tilt | $\pm$ 30°with 0.5 increment | $\pm$ 30°with 0.5 increment | Same |
| Scannable<br>range | 1700 mm | 1700 mm | Same |
| Horizontal<br>motion range | 2180 mm | 2180 mm | Same |
| Table<br>Horizontal<br>Speed | Up to 200mm/sec | Up to 200mm/sec | Same |
| Vertical motion<br>range | 480 mm-950 mm from the floor | 480 mm-950 mm from the floor | Same |
| Vertical speed | Up to 40 mm/sec | Up to 40 mm/sec | Same |
| Table<br>Horizontal<br>Position<br>accuracy | $\pm$ 0.25mm | $\pm$ 0.25mm | Same |
| Table<br>Maximum table<br>load | 205kg | 205kg | Same |
| Image Spatial<br>Resolution | High mode:<br>>20 lp/cm @ MTF 0% | High mode:<br>>20 lp/cm @ MTF 0% | Same |
| | 16.5 $\pm$ 1.7 lp/cm @ MTF10% | 16.5 $\pm$ 1.7 lp/cm @ MTF10% | |
| | 11.5 $\pm$ 1.2 lp/cm @ MTF50% | 11.5 $\pm$ 1.2 lp/cm @ MTF50% | |
| Image Noise | 3.0 $\pm$ 0.5 HU at 120 kV, 5 mm slice<br>thickness, CTDIvol 28.9 mGy | 3.0 $\pm$ 0.5 HU at 120 kV, 5 mm slice<br>thickness, CTDIvol 28.9 mGy | Same |
| CT Number<br>Display Range | -1024 ~+8191 HU | -1024 ~+8191 HU | Same |
| Scan Field of<br>View | Up to 500 mm | Up to 500 mm | Same |
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| | 600mm with extend FOV | 600mm with extend FOV | |
|----------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Reconstruction<br>Field of View | 40mm-500mm<br>40mm-600mm with extend FOV | 40mm-500mm<br>40mm-600mm with extend FOV | Same |
| Maximum<br>scannable<br>length | 1700mm | 1700mm | Same |
| Image Matrix | Up to 1024 x 1024 | Up to 1024 x 1024 | Same |
| Reconstructed<br>slice thickness | 0.55mm,1.1mm,2.2mm,5.5mm,11<br>mm (axial)<br>0.55-10mm(helical) | 0.55mm,1.1mm,2.2mm,5.5mm,11<br>mm (axial)<br>0.55-10mm(helical) | Same |
| Pitch | 0.1~2.0 | 0.1~2.0 | Same |
| Maximum<br>continuous<br>exposure time | Up to 100seconds | Up to 100seconds | Same |
| VSM | Operating voltage: 3.7V DC<br>Common-mode rejection [allowed<br>10V(rms) line-frequency noise]:<br>≤1mV (p-v RTI)<br>Signal reduction of the injected<br>frequency: <20% (0.67Hz ~<br>40Hz)<br>System noise: ≤30μV (p-v RTI)<br>Frequency response: 80%~110%<br>Heart rate range: 30bpm~200bpm | Not Applicable | Note 3 |
| Application<br>Features | | | |
| Iterative noise | KARL 3D | KARL 3D | Same |
| reduction | Adaptive Filter | Adaptive Filter | Same |
| Metal artifact<br>reduction | MAC | MAC | Same |
| Safety | | | |
| Electrical<br>Safety | Comply with ES60601-1 | Comply with ES60601-1 | Same |
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| EMC | Comply with IEC60601-1-2 | Comply with IEC60601-1-2 | Same |
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| Biocompatibility | Patient Contact Materials were<br>tested and demonstrated no<br>cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5), no<br>evidence for irritation and<br>sensitization (ISO 10993-10). | Patient Contact Materials were<br>tested and demonstrated no<br>cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5), no<br>evidence for irritation and<br>sensitization (ISO 10993-10). | Same |
| Clinical | Comparing with the predicate device (K181414), the difference of clinical image is<br>due to the addition of calcium scoring scan function. Sample clinical images of<br>calcium scoring scan provided are of diagnostic quality. | | |
| Justification | | | |
| Note ID | Justification | | |
| Note 1 | The difference in indications for use between the two devices is due to proposed<br>device adds an indicated use for cardiac (calcium scoring). The proposed device<br>supports a prospective ECG-gating axial scanning technique to reduce the artifact of<br>the cardiac motion. ECG gating tests and sample clinical images evaluation of<br>calcium scoring scan showed the proposed device can obtain clinically acceptable<br>calcium scoring images. The difference in indications for use does not affect the<br>safety and effectiveness. | | |
| Note 2 | Provide additional gating scan mode compared with predicate device. For the<br>difference, through ECG gating tests and clinical image evaluation, proposed device<br>can obtain clinically acceptable calcium scoring images. The difference of scan<br>modes does not affect the safety and effectiveness. | | |
| Note 3 | Provide additional Vital Signal Module (VSM) that can transmit the patient's ECG<br>to the system intended to trigger scan. The difference does not affect the safety and<br>effectiveness. | | |
Table 2 below provides a comparison of the technological characteristics of the proposed device in comparison to the Secondary Predicate Device.
Table 2 Comparison of Technological Characteristics
| ITEM | Proposed Device<br>uCT 530, uCT 550 | Secondary Predicate Device<br>uCT 760, uCT 780 (K172135) | Remark |
|------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| Hardware | | | |
| VSM | Operating voltage: 3.7V DC<br>Common-mode rejection [allowed<br>10V(rms) line-frequency noise]:<br><1mV (p-v RTI) | Operating voltage: 3.7V DC<br>Common-mode rejection [allowed<br>10V(rms) line-frequency noise]:<br><1mV (p-v RTI) | Same |
| Scan Mode | Signal reduction of the injected<br>frequency: ≤20% (0.67Hz ~<br>40Hz)<br>System noise: ≤30µV (p-v RTI)<br>Frequency response: 80%~110%<br>Heart rate range: 30bpm~200bpm | Signal reduction of the injected<br>frequency: ≤20% (0.67Hz ~<br>40Hz)<br>System noise: ≤30µV (p-v RTI)<br>Frequency response: 80%~110%<br>Heart rate range: 30bpm~200bpm | |
| Scout scan | The system supports acquiring and<br>reconstructing image(s) for scout<br>scan including frontal scout,<br>lateral scout, and dual scout. | The system supports acquiring<br>and reconstructing image(s) for<br>scout scan including frontal scout,<br>lateral scout, and dual scout. | Same |
| Axial scan | The system supports acquiring and<br>reconstructing image(s) for axial<br>scan. During the x-ray exposure,<br>the patient table remains<br>stationary; the table position may<br>be incremented between x-ray<br>exposures to collect data over a<br>longer z axis range. | The system supports acquiring<br>and reconstructing image(s) for<br>axial scan. During the x-ray<br>exposure, the patient table<br>remains stationary; the table<br>position may be incremented<br>between x-ray exposures to<br>collect data over a longer z axis<br>range. | Same |
| Helical scan | The system supports acquiring and<br>reconstructing image(s) for helical<br>scan. During the x-ray exposure,<br>the patient table is continuously<br>moving along the z axis. | The system supports acquiring<br>and reconstructing image(s) for<br>helical scan. During the x-ray<br>exposure, the patient table is<br>continuously moving along the z<br>axis. | Same |
| Contrast<br>enhanced scan | The system supports acquiring and<br>reconstructing image(s) for<br>contrast enhanced scan with<br>contrast injection. | The system supports acquiring<br>and reconstructing image(s) for<br>contrast enhanced scan with<br>contrast injection. | Same |
| Stationary<br>perfusion scan | The system supports acquiring and<br>reconstructing image(s) at multiple<br>time points over the same | The system supports acquiring<br>and reconstructing image(s) at<br>multiple time points over the same | Same |
| | anatomic location(s) while the<br>patient table remains stationary. | anatomic location(s) while the<br>patient table remains stationary. | |
| Gating Scan | The system supports controlling<br>the x-ray exposure based on the<br>ECG signal.<br>Calcium scoring axial scan | The system supports controlling<br>the x-ray exposure based on the<br>ECG signal.<br>Calcium scoring axial scan<br>Calcium scoring helical scan<br>Coronary CTA axial scan<br>Coronary CTA helical scan | Note 4 |
| Justification | | | |
| Note ID | Justification | | |
| Note 4 | The gating scan of proposed device can be covered by the predicate device, there<br>are no additional applications compared to the predicate device and the description<br>difference of two devices does not affect the safety and effectiveness. | | |
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#### Performance Data 8.
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
# Non-Clinical Testing
Non-clinical testing including dosimetry and image performance tests were conducted for the uCT 530/uCT 550 during the product development.
UNITED IMAGING HEALTHCARE claims conformance to the following standards and guidance:
# Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing were conducted on the uCT 530/550 in accordance with the following standards:
- A ES 60601-1:2005(R)2012+A1:2012+C1:2009/(R)2012+A2:2010/(R)2012 Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- > IEC 60601-2-44 Edition 3.2: 2016, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 2-44: Particular Requirements For The Basic Safety And Essential Performance Of X-ray Equipment For Computed Tomography
- > IEC 60601-1-2:2014, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-2: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility - Requirements And Tests
- > IEC 60825-1 Edition 2.0 2007-03, Safety Of Laser Products - Part 1: Equipment Classification, And Requirements
# Product Particular Standards
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- NEMA XR 25-2010, Computed Tomography Dose Check >
- A NEMA XR 28-2013, Supplemental Requirements For User Information And System Function Related To Dose In CT
- A NEMA XR 29-2013, Standard Attributes on CT Equipment Related to Dose Optimization and Management
- IEC 60601-1-3 Edition 2.1 2013-04, Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1-3: > General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance -Collateral Standard: Radiation Protection In Diagnostic X-ray Equipment
- > IEC 61223-3-5 First Edition 2004-08, Evaluation And Routine Testing In Medical Imaging Departments - Part 3-5: Acceptance Tests - Imaging Performance Of Computed Tomography X-ray Equipment
# Performance Verification
- Clinical Evaluation for sample clinical images evaluation A
- A AEC Test Report for AEC performance study
- A MAC Performance Evaluation Report
- > ECG R-Wave Detection Algorithm Performance Evaluation Report
### Software
- > NEMA PS 3.1-3.20(2011): Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM)
- > IEC 62304: Medical Device Software - software life cycle process
- > Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices
- > Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices
# Biocompatibility
- ISO 10993-5 Third Edition 2009-06-01, Biological Evaluation Of Medical A Devices - Part 5: Tests For In Vitro Cytotoxicity
- A ISO 10993-10 Third Edition 2010-08-01, Biological Evaluation Of Medical Devices - Part 10: Tests For Irritation And Skin Sensitization
# Other Standards and Guidances
- ISO 14971: Medical Devices Application of risk management to medical A devices
- > Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Part 820 - Quality System Regulation
- Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Subchapter J Radiological Health A
- A Laser Products - Conformance with IEC 60825-1 and IEC 60601-2-22; Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff (Laser Notice No. 50)
- A Provision for Alternate Measure of the Computed Tomography Dose Index (CTDI) to Assure Compliance with the Dose Information Requirements of the Federal Performance Standard for Computed Tomography
### Software Verification and Validation
Software documentation for a Moderate Level of Concern software per FDA' Guidance Document "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices" is included as a part of this submission.
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The risk analysis was completed and risk control was implemented to mitigate identified hazards. The testing results show that all the software specifications have met the acceptance criteria. Verification and validation testing of the proposed device was found acceptable to support the claim of substantial equivalence.
UNITED IMAGING HEALTHCARE conforms to the Cybersecurity requirements by implementing a process of preventing unauthorized access, modification, misuse or denial of use, or unauthorized use of information that is stored, accessed, or transferred from a medical device to an external recipient. Cybersecurity information in accordance with guidance document "Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices" is included in this submission.
### Clinical Testing
No Clinical Study is included in this submission.
### Summary
The features described in this premarket submission are supported with the results of the testing mentioned above, the uCT 530/uCT 550 was found to have a safety and effectiveness profile that is similar to the predicate device.
#### Conclusions 9.
Based on the comparison and analysis above, the proposed device has same intended use, same performance, equivalence safety and effeteness as the predicate devices. The differences above between the proposed device and predicate devices do not affect the intended use, the technology characteristics, safety and effectiveness. And no issues are raised regarding to safety and effectiveness. The proposed device is determined to be Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate devices.
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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.