K201062 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · LLZ · May 18, 2020 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K201062
Device Name
syngo Ultrasound Apps Suite (sUSAS)
Applicant
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
May 18, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
The syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite software is a software-only product to be run on a user's PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) workstation. It is intended to launch Siemens CAPs (Clinical Application Packages) for image processing, including the acceptance, transfer, display and digital processing of ultrasound images. Digital processing includes image manipulation and quantification on a workstation. Use of a clinical application package by a qualified clinician can add information to the study to be used for a clinical diagnosis. The software supports the following clinical application packages: . eSie Volume Viewer . eSie LVA . eSie PISA . eSie Valves
Device Story
sUSAS is a software-only application acting as a graphical launch pad on a PACS workstation. It enables clinicians to access Clinical Application Packages (CAPs) for processing ultrasound image data sets (e.g., from ACUSON SC2000 systems). Inputs consist of ultrasound images; the device provides tools for display, manipulation, and quantification (e.g., volume rendering, valve anatomy analysis, cardiac cycle measurements). Outputs are processed images and quantitative data displayed on the workstation for clinician review. The device is used in clinical settings by trained professionals. It does not contact patients. Clinicians use the output to inform clinical decision-making. Benefits include enhanced visualization and standardized quantification of cardiac structures, aiding in diagnosis.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including software verification and validation per IEC 62304 and usability engineering per IEC 62366-1.
Technological Characteristics
Software-only PACS plug-in. Operates on Windows 10 workstations. Supports DICOM standards. Includes eSie Volume Viewer, eSie LVA, eSie PISA, and eSie Valves. Software lifecycle follows IEC 62304. Cybersecurity controls implemented to prevent unauthorized access.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by qualified clinicians to perform image processing, manipulation, and quantification of ultrasound images on a PACS workstation to assist in clinical diagnosis.
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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May 18, 2020
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Siemens Medical Solutions, USA, Inc. % Ms. Christine Dunbar Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 685 East Middlefield Road MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043
Re: K201062
Trade/Device Name: syngo Ultrasound Apps Suite™ (sUSAS) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Dated: April 17, 2020 Received: April 21, 2020
Dear Ms. Dunbar:
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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Sincerely,
For
Thalia T. Mills, Ph.D. Director Division of Radiological Health OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K201062
Device Name syngo® Ultrasound Apps. Suite™ (sUSAS)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite is a software-only product to be run on a user's PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System) workstation. It is intended to launch Siemens' CAPs (Clinical Applications Packages) for image processing, including the acceptance, display and digital processing of ultrasound images. Digital processing includes image manipulation and quantification. Use of a clinical application package by a qualified clinician can add information to the study to be used for a clinical diagnosis.
The software supports the following clinical application packages:
- · eSie Volume Viewer
- eSie LVA
- · eSie PISA
- · eSie Valves
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### 1.1.3 510(k) Summary
This summary of safety and effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21CFR §807.92(c)
| Date prepared: | May 04, 2020 |
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| Part 1. Sponsor: | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.,<br>Ultrasound Division<br>685 East Middlefield Road<br>Mountain View, California 94043 |
| Contact Person: | Christine Dunbar<br>Senior Regulatory Affairs<br>Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.,<br>Ultrasound Division<br>685 East Middlefield Road<br>Mountain View, California 94043<br>Email: Christine.dunbar@siemens.com<br>Tel: (925) 374-2045 |
| Part 2. Device Name: | syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite™ (sUSAS) |
| Common Name: | System, Image Processing, Radiological |
| Classification Name: | Picture Archiving and Communications System |
| Classification: | Regulatory Class: II<br>Review Category: Tier II |
| Classification Panel | Radiology |
| CFR Section | 21 CFR §892.2050 |
| Product Code | 90-LLZ |
| Legal Manufacturer: | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.,<br>Ultrasound Division<br>685 East Middlefield Road<br>Mountain View, California 94043 |
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## Part 3. Legally Marketed Predicate Devices
The syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite™ (sUSAS) as described in this 510(k) submission is substantially equivalent to the company's legally marketed device, the eSie Apps Suite as represented below:
| Primary Predicate<br>Device | 510(k) Number / Clearance<br>Date / ProCode | Substantial Equivalence<br>claimed to: |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| eSie Apps Suite (Primary<br>Predicate) | K143254 / 12/10/2014 /<br>LLZ | Syngo® Ultrasound Apps<br>Suite VA17A image display,<br>manipulation, post-<br>processing with Clinical<br>Applications Packages<br>(CAPS)<br>• Volume Review<br>• eSie LVA<br>• eSie PISA<br>• eSie Valves<br>• Including image<br>support for SC2000<br>v6.0 image data. |
| Secondary Predicate<br>Device Name | 510(k) Number / Clearance<br>Date | Substantial Equivalence<br>claimed to: sUSAS<br>support clinical image<br>review and post<br>processing using the<br>same CAPS. |
| ACUSON SC2000<br>Diagnostic Ultrasound<br>System (v5.1) – VB21A<br>Reference Predicate | K200585 / 04/22/2020 / IYO | ACUSON SC2000<br>Diagnostic Ultrasound<br>system image display,<br>manipulation, post-<br>processing with Clinical<br>Applications Packages<br>(CAPS)<br>• Volume Review<br>• eSie LVA<br>• eSie PISA<br>• eSie Valves |
| Reference Predicate<br>Devices | 510(k) Number / Clearance<br>Date | sUSAS supports clinical<br>image review and post<br>processing using the<br>same CAPS. |
| Syngo® Dynamics PAC<br>System, VA30A | K171053 / June 1, 2017 /<br>LLZ | Syngo Dynamics PAC<br>System, VA30A and earlier<br>PACS versions supports the<br>sUSAS Plug-in and<br>launches the clinical<br>applications packages<br>(CAPS) contained in the<br>sUSAS application. |
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#### Part 4. Device Description
syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite™ (sUSAS) is a dedicated software application for use activated on a workstation connected to a cardiology PACS that includes a third-party application launcher. It is a graphical launch pad designed to provide viewing, manipulation and quantification functionality for ACUSON SC2000™ Ultrasound System image data sets using Clinical Application Packages (CAPS).
The analysis packages included in this release of the syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite (formerly eSie Apps Suite) software are essentially the same as those available in the software on the ACUSON SC2000™ Ultrasound System. Features on sUSAS are limited to the eSie Volume Viewer (for 2D image and 3D volume image display), eSie LVA, eSie PISA, and eSie Valves clinical application software.
#### Part 5. Intended Use and Indications for Use Statement
The syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite software is a software-only product to be run on a user's PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) workstation. It is intended to launch Siemens CAPs (Clinical Application Packages) for image processing, including the acceptance, transfer, display and digital processing of ultrasound images. Digital processing includes image manipulation and quantification on a workstation. Use of a clinical application package by a qualified clinician can add information to the study to be used for a clinical diagnosis. The software supports the following clinical application packages:
The software supports the following clinical application pack.
- . eSie Volume Viewer
- . eSie LVA
- . eSie PISA
- . eSie Valves
The indications for use for syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite™ (sUSAS), VA17A remains unchanged from the primary predicate device eSie Apps Suite currently cleared in K143254 except for the device name.
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## Part 6. Technological Characteristics as compared to Predicate Device
The subject device: syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite ™ (sUSAS) is substantially equivalent to the cleared primary predicate device, eSie Apps Suite (K143254) that employs the same fundamental scientific technology and intended use/indications for use.
The clinical applications packages (CAPS) are the same version as used on the currently cleared SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound system v6.0 cleared under K200585 to ensure consistent functionality between the SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound system and the sUSAS software plug-in applications. Therefore, the SC2000 v6.0 K200585 is a secondary predicate as v6.0 contains the same CAPS as sUSAS VA17A and syngo® Dynamics PACs K171053 will be used as a reference predicate since the sUSAS application is installed as a plug-in and will be included in the comparison table.
A comparison table as Table 2 is provided on the following page:
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| Table 1: List of Technological Characteristics and SE Comparison Table | | | | |
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| Feature /<br>Characteristic | eSie Apps Suite K143254<br>(Predicate device) | ACUSON SC2000<br>Ultrasound System<br>K200585<br>(Secondary Predicate)<br>Syngo Dynamics K171053<br>(Reference Predicate) | syngo® Ultrasound Apps<br>Suite™ (SUSAS)<br>(this submission) | |
| Device Classification<br>(Device class/Product<br>code &<br>panel/description) | Class II<br>LLZ & Radiology<br>Picture archiving and<br>Communications system | Class II<br>IYN, IYO, ITX, OBJ<br>Ultrasonic pulsed doppler<br>imaging system – and -<br>Class II<br>LLZ - PACS | Class II<br>LLZ & Radiology<br>Picture archiving and<br>Communications system | |
| Intended<br>Use/Indication for<br>Use statement | eSie Apps Suite software is a<br>software-only product to be<br>run on a user's PACS (Picture<br>Archiving and<br>Communication System)<br>workstation. It is intended<br>to launch Siemens CAPs<br>(Clinical Application<br>Packages) for image<br>processing, including the<br>acceptance, transfer, display<br>and digital processing of<br>ultrasound images. Digital<br>processing includes image<br>manipulation and<br>quantification on a<br>workstation. Use of a clinical<br>application package by a<br>qualified clinician can add<br>information to the study to be<br>used for a clinical diagnosis.<br>The software supports the<br>following clinical application<br>packages:<br>• eSie Volume<br>Viewer<br>• eSie LVA<br>• eSie PISA<br>• eSie Valves | See clearance letter for<br>K200585 in Attachment<br>B2a.<br>See reference device<br>clearance letter for<br>K171053 in Attachment<br>B3. | syngo® Ultrasound Apps<br>Suite software is a software-<br>only product to be run on a<br>user's PACS (Picture<br>Archiving and Communication<br>System) workstation. It is<br>intended to launch Siemens<br>CAPs (Clinical Application<br>Packages) for image<br>processing, including the<br>acceptance, transfer, display<br>and digital processing of<br>ultrasound images. Digital<br>processing includes image<br>manipulation and<br>quantification on a<br>workstation. Use of a clinical<br>application package by a<br>qualified clinician can add<br>information to the study to be<br>used for a clinical diagnosis.<br>The software supports the<br>following clinical application<br>packages:<br>• eSie Volume<br>Viewer<br>• eSie LVA<br>• eSie PISA<br>• eSie Valves<br>SAME AS PREDICATE | |
| | | YES -(eSie volume viewer) | Yes - SC2000 6.0 and lower | SAME - (eSie volume viewer) |
| ■ | Viewing and<br>manipulation of<br>volume datasets | YES -(eSie volume viewer) | | |
| | | | Yes - <i>syngo</i> Dynamics via<br>sUSAS installed | |
| ■ | 2D quantitative<br>tool for<br>assessment of<br>global and<br>regional<br>myocardial<br>mechanics | No | Yes SC2000 only<br>(eSie VVI) | No |
| | | | No - <i>syngo</i> Dynamics via<br>sUSAS installed | |
| ■ | 3D Left<br>Ventricle volume<br>quantitative<br>analyses (Single<br>+ Multibeat) | YES (eSie LVA) | Yes - SC2000<br>(eSie LVA) +5 beats | YES (eSie LVA) + 5 beats<br>Update to number of<br>cardiac cycles supported<br>from 3 to 5 beats, SAME<br>As SC2000 6.0 |
| | | | No - <i>syngo</i> Dynamics via<br>sUSAS installed | |
| ■ | Quantification of<br>proximal<br>isovelocity<br>surface area | YES (eSie PISA)<br>2D data acquired with TTE<br>probe | Yes - SC2000<br>(eSie PISA) 2D and 3D<br>volume date acquired with<br>TTE, TEE and ICE probes.<br>Color Doppler & B mode. | YES (eSie PISA)<br>2D and 3D volume date<br>acquired with TTE, and TEE<br>probes.<br>Color Doppler only. |
| | | | No- <i>syngo</i> Dynamics via<br>sUSAS installed | |
| ■ | 2D Automated<br>tool to identify<br>and measure<br>contours of left<br>ventricle and<br>atrium from<br>transthoracic<br>exams (TTE) | No | Yes - SC2000<br>(eSie Left Heart) | No |
| | | | No- <i>syngo</i> Dynamics via<br>sUSAS installed | |
| ■ | Visualize and<br>quantify mitral<br>and aortic valve<br>anatomy | YES (eSie Valves) | Yes - SC2000<br>(eSie Valves) | YES (eSie Valves)<br>Same as SC2000 6.0 with<br>defect corrections |
| | | | No - <i>syngo</i> Dynamics via<br>sUSAS installed | |
| ■ | GUDID<br>Compliance | Yes VA16A | Yes - SC2000 | YES<br>VA16A |
| | | | Yes - <i>syngo</i> Dynamics | |
| ■ | Volume Load<br>Performance | 80 secs | N/A for SC2000 | 40 secs<br>SAME AS VA16A |
| (Volume load<br>time in volume<br>review) | | | | |
| ■ Support SC2000<br>datasets<br>compatibility | Yes -<br>VA16A - v5.0<br>VA16B - v5.1 | Yes - <i>syngo</i> Dynamics<br>VA30A and earlier via sUSAS<br>installed. | Yes, SC2000<br>6.0 clearance (K200585) | |
| ■ eSie PISA and<br>TTE (only<br>support with<br>TTE Color<br>Doppler volume<br>data) | YES VA16A | Yes for SC2000 5.0 and<br>higher.<br>----------------------------------<br>Yes, supported on <i>syngo</i><br>Dynamics imaging via sUSAS<br>VA16A | YES (eSie PISA)<br>Supports TTE Color Doppler<br>Volume same as VA16A | |
| ■ <i>Syngo</i> Dynamics<br>(sUSAS support<br>for SC2000 5.1<br>data) | YES SyDx VA10 | Yes - <i>syngo</i> Dynamics<br>With sUSAS VA16B | YES SyDx VA20 | |
| ■ <i>Syngo</i> Dynamics<br>(sUSAS support<br>for SC2000 6.0<br>data) | YES SyDx VA10 | Yes - <i>syngo</i> Dynamics<br>With sUSAS VA17A | YES SyDx VA20 | |
| ■ Windows 10<br>Support | No | Yes - SC2000 6.0<br>----------------------------------<br>Yes - <i>syngo</i> Dynamics via<br>sUSAS installed | YES (New) for VA17A<br>SAME as SC2000 6.0 | |
| ■ DICOM Media<br>Storage Service | YES | Yes - SC2000 6.0 and lower<br>----------------------------------<br>Yes - <i>syngo</i> Dynamics via<br>sUSAS installed | YES - SAME | |
| ■ DICOM Structed<br>Reporting | YES | Yes - SC2000 6.0 and lower<br>----------------------------------<br>Yes - <i>syngo</i> Dynamics via<br>sUSAS installed | √ YES - SAME | |
| ■ Display<br>Improvements | No | SC2000 v6.0 - Yes | Yes aligns with SC2000<br>6.0 | |
| VR Measurement<br>Tools<br>■ (Volume) | No | SC2000 v6.0 - Yes | The ability to measure anatomy<br>and pathology directly on the<br>Volume Rendered (VR) images<br>in CINE and acquired in 4D.<br>Same as on SC2000 6.0 | |
| Reference Lines<br>One-click MPR<br>alignment<br>■ | No | SC2000 v6.0 - Yes | New Display Feature<br>Same as on SC2000 6.0 | |
| Volume Reference<br>Line Projections<br>eSie Slice / eSie<br>Lines<br>■ | No | SC2000 v6.0 - Yes | New Display Feature<br>Same as on SC2000 6.0 | |
| ■ One-click MPR<br>A/B Align on<br>Volume Review<br>(VR) | No | SC2000 v6.0 - Yes | New Display Feature<br>Same as on SC2000 6.0…
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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.