K211431 · Olea Medical · QIH · Aug 2, 2021 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K211431
Device Name
breastscape v1.0
Applicant
Olea Medical
Product Code
QIH · Radiology
Decision Date
Aug 2, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
AI/ML, Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
breastscape V1.0 is an optional image processing software application that is intended for use on Olea Sphere 3.0 software package. It is intended to be used by trained breast imaging physicians and trained MRI technologists. breastscape V1.0 includes a software module (BreastApp) that supports the visualization, analysis, and reporting of lesions measurements and analysis. breastscape V1.0 supports the evaluation of dynamic MR data acquired during contrast administration and the calculation of parameters related to the uptake characteristics. breastscape V1.0 performs other user selected processing functions (such as image subtraction, multiplanar and oblique reformats, 3D renderings). The resulting information can be displayed in a variety of formats, including a parametric image overlaid onto the source image. breastscape V1.0 can also be used to provide measurements of the segmented tissue volumes (volumes of interest) based on uptake characteristics. These measurements include volume measurement, distances of volumes of interest to anatomical landmarks, 3D longest diameter and 2D long and short axis. breastscape V1.0 includes the option to add annotations based on the fifth edition of the American College of Radiology's Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS®) Breast Imaging Atlas. breastscape V1.0 may be used as an image viewer of multi-modality digital images, including ultrasound and mammography. breastscape V1.0 is not intended for primary interpretation of digital mammography images. breastscape V1.0 includes a software module (BreastLoc) to assists users in planning MR guided breast interventional procedures. Using information from MR images, regarding userspecified target lesion and fiducial location coordinates, the software gives calculation of the targeted region of interest (such as suspected lesion) depth. When interpreted by a skilled physician, breastscape V1.0 provides information that may be used for screening, diagnosis, and interventional planning. Patient management decisions should not be based solely on the results of breastscape V1.0.
Device Story
breastscape V1.0 is an optional PACS software module operating within the Olea Sphere V3.0 environment. It processes DICOM-formatted MRI data to assist physicians and technologists in breast imaging. The BreastApp module performs semi-automatic segmentation of lesions, calculates uptake kinetics (wash-in, washout, time-to-peak), generates parametric maps, and computes volumetric/linear measurements. It also provides tools for multiplanar/oblique reformats and 3D rendering. The BreastLoc module assists in MR-guided interventional planning by calculating needle insertion depth and path based on user-defined target coordinates and fiducial locations. Output is displayed as parametric overlays or reports, including BI-RADS annotations. Used in hospitals and imaging centers, the device supports screening, diagnosis, and interventional planning. It does not provide automated diagnosis; clinical decisions must not rely solely on its output. It benefits patients by providing standardized, quantitative analysis of breast lesions and facilitating precise interventional procedure planning.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validation included product risk assessment, software module verification, and software validation testing. Performance was compared against the predicate (MultiView V4.0.3.2) and reference (Olea Sphere V3.0) devices using anonymized patient cohorts. BreastLoc performance was evaluated against the predicate for procedural planning, while BreastApp metrics (kinetics, measurements, parametric maps) were validated against manual ground truth measurements.
Technological Characteristics
PACS software module; requires Olea Sphere V3.0 platform. DICOM-based image processing. Features: semi-automatic segmentation, kinetic curve computation, parametric mapping, 3D rendering, and interventional planning calculations. Software-based; no hardware components. Operates on standard clinical workstations.
Indications for Use
Indicated for trained breast imaging physicians and MRI technologists to assist in visualization, analysis, and reporting of breast MRI studies, including dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE-MRI) data, and planning of MR-guided interventional procedures. Not intended for primary interpretation of digital mammography.
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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Olea Medical % John J. Smith, M.D. J.D. Partner Hogan Lovells US LLP 555 Thirteenth Street NW WASHINGTON DC 20004
Re: K211431
Trade/Device Name: breastscape v1.0 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Medical image management and processing system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: QIH, LLZ Dated: May 7, 2021 Received: May 7, 2021
Dear Dr. Smith:
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K211431
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2023 See PRA Statement below
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Device Name
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#### breastscape V1.0
breastscape V1.0 is an optional image processing software application that is intended for use on Olea Sphere package. It is intended to be used by trained breast imaging physicians and trained MRI technologists.
breastscape V1.0 includes a software module (BreastApp) that supports the visualization, and reporting of lesions measurements and analysis. breastscape V1.0 supports the evaluation of data acquired during contrast administration and the calculation of parameters related to the uptake characteristics.
breastscape V1.0 performs other user selected processing function, multiplanar and oblique reformats, 3D renderings).
The resulting information can be displayed in a variety of formats, including a parametric image overlaid onto the source image.
breastscape V1.0 can also be used to provide measurements of the segmented tissue volumes of interest) based on uptake characteristics. These measurements include volume measurement, distances of volumes of interest to anatomical landmarks, 3D long and short axis.
breastscape V1,0 includes the option to add annotation of the American College of Radiology's Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS®) Breast Imaging Atlas.
breastscape V1.0 may be used as an image viewer of multing ultrasound and mammography. breastscape V1.0 is not intended for primary interpretation of digital mammography images.
breastscape V1.0 includes a software module (BreastLoc) to assists users interventional procedures. Using information from MR images, regarding user-specified target lesion coordinates, the software gives calculation of the targeted region of interest (such as suspected lesion) depth.
When interpreted by a skilled physician, breatscape V1.0 provides information that may be used for screening, danning.
Patient management decisions should not be based solely on the results of breastscape V1.0.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
区 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) SUMMARY Olea Medical's breastscape V1.0 K211431
#### Submitter
Olea Medical 93 avenue des Sorbiers, ZI ATHELIA IV 13600, La Ciotat France Phone: +33 4 42 71 24 20 Facsimile: +33 4 42 71 24 27 Contact Person: Nathalie Palumbo
Date Prepared: August 2, 2021
Name of Device: breastscape V1.0
Common or Usual Name: PACS
Classification Name: Medical Image Management and Processing System
Regulatory Class: 21 CFR 892.2050
Product Code: QIH, LLZ
#### Predicate Device
MultiView V4.0.3.2,
- Manufacturer: Hologic, Inc. (K132316) .
- . Device Name: MultiView V4.0.3.2
- . Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050
- Product Code: LLZ
### Reference Device
for Kinetics: Olea Sphere V3.0 (K152602)
- Manufacturer: Olea Medical
- Device Name: Olea Sphere V3.0 .
- . Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050
- . Product Code: LLZ
### Device Description
breastscape V1.0 is an optional PACS software tool that is intended for use with the Olea Sphere V3.0 software package, cleared under K152602. The software accesses image series in DICOM format through Olea Sphere V3.0, which is a software package used to perform image viewing, processing and analysis of medical images.
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breastscape V1.0 is made of two software modules: BreastApp and BreastLoc.
- 1. BreastApp
BreastApp is designed to assist in the visualization, analysis and reporting of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) breast studies. This module supports the evaluation of dynamic MR breast data acquired during contrast administration (DCE-MRI), and the calculation of parameters related to the lesion uptake characteristics. This module provides semi-automatic segmentation of volumes of interest, distance measurements and lesion volume measurements.
BreastApp provides the features below:
- Visualization of registered MR image series. It includes well-established to . standard image viewing, MIPs, reformats and 3D volume rendering.
- . Visualization of Mammography and Ultrasound image series for display purpose only.
- . Evaluation of dynamic MR breast data acquired during contrast administration. It includes:
- The computation of image subtractions (subtractions of each time point/phase image o of the dynamic series with the 1st time point (baseline) image to highlight tissue with contrast enhancement).
- The display of time intensity signal curves (kinetics curves) showing tissue contrast o enhancement evolution over time.
- The detection and display of the kinetics curve showing the worst kinetics behavior O (most important washout among pixels having peak enhancement superior at 50% enhancing threshold).
- The computation of semi-quantitative kinetics maps that are derived from the time o intensity signal curves and showing uptake characteristics (e.g., Time to Maximum contrast Enhancement, Wash in, Washout, etc.).
- . Automatic detection of breast morphological structures. It includes the automatic detection of nipple position, chest and skin border. The user can further adjust them if needed.
- . Semi-automatic lesion segmentation. It includes:
- Highlighting tissues showing significant contrast agent uptake based on an uptake O threshold.
- Semi-automatic segmentation of the suspected lesion identified by the user. The user O can further adjust the segmentation if needed or even manually segment the suspected lesion.
- Automatic computation of the suspected lesion 2D/3D diameter and lesion volume. o
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- . Automatic computation of distances between the suspected lesion and the morphological structures (distances to nipple, chest and skin). The user can further adjust the distances if needed.
- . Reporting of user-selected findings and assessment through a dedicated breast report. It includes the option to add annotations based on the Fifth Edition of American College of Radiology's Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS®) Breast Imaging Atlas. The software automatically reports the localization of the suspected lesion on a dedicated breast sector map. The position can be further adjusted by the user if needed.
- . Follow-up for multiple (more than two) studies from same patient. It includes tools to enhance the visualization and analysis of patient follow-up studies through the same layout.
- 2. BreastLoc
The BreastLoc module is designed to assist users in planning MR-guided breast interventional procedures. Based on user-specified target lesion and fiducial location coordinates, BreastLoc is used to compute and display the following features:
- . Needle insertion block position within the grid diagram;
- . Needle insertion point activation in the block;
- Depth of introducer, representing the graduation value where to put the depth stop on the introducer sheath;
- . Needle insertion path display on native images.
### Intended Use / Indications for Use
breastscape V1.0 is an optional image processing software application that is intended for use on Olea Sphere 3.0 software package. It is intended to be used by trained breast imaging physicians and trained MRI technologists.
breastscape V1.0 includes a software module (BreastApp) that supports the visualization, analysis, and reporting of lesions measurements and analysis. breastscape V1.0 supports the evaluation of dynamic MR data acquired during contrast administration and the calculation of parameters related to the uptake characteristics.
breastscape V1.0 performs other user selected processing functions (such as image subtraction, multiplanar and oblique reformats, 3D renderings).
The resulting information can be displayed in a variety of formats, including a parametric image overlaid onto the source image.
breastscape V1.0 can also be used to provide measurements of the segmented tissue volumes (volumes of interest) based on uptake characteristics. These measurements include volume measurement, distances of volumes of interest to anatomical landmarks, 3D longest diameter and 2D long and short axis.
breastscape V1.0 includes the option to add annotations based on the fifth edition of the American College of Radiology's Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS®)
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Breast Imaging Atlas.
breastscape V1.0 may be used as an image viewer of multi-modality digital images, including ultrasound and mammography. breastscape V1.0 is not intended for primary interpretation of digital mammography images.
breastscape V1.0 includes a software module (BreastLoc) to assists users in planning MR guided breast interventional procedures. Using information from MR images, regarding userspecified target lesion and fiducial location coordinates, the software gives calculation of the targeted region of interest (such as suspected lesion) depth.
When interpreted by a skilled physician, breastscape V1.0 provides information that may be used for screening, diagnosis, and interventional planning.
Patient management decisions should not be based solely on the results of breastscape V1.0.
Both breastscape V1.0 and MultiView V4.0.3.2 are user-defined software analysis tools used for the visualization, analysis and reporting of MRI studies. Both software tools provide assistance for the users in planning MR guided breast interventional procedures. Furthermore, both software devices support the same limitation of use regarding the display of lossy compressed mammographic images and digitized film screen images that must not be reviewed for primary image interpretations.
Similarly, both devices are for use in hospitals, imaging centers and radiologist reading practices by any trained professional who may require and are granted access to patient image, demographic, and report information. Importantly, neither software product is used for diagnosis. Patient management decisions should not be based solely on the results of either software. The intended use of the software is the same.
The only minor difference in the indications for use between the two devices is that breastscape V1.0 is a software application intended to be used on Olea Sphere V3.0 whereas MultiView V4.0.3.2 is a standalone software. breastscape V1.0 is only to be used with the cleared Olea Sphere V3.0 PACS (K152602), which is the reference device. Therefore, this minor difference does not impact the safety or effectiveness of the subject device.
# Summary of Technological Characteristics
breastscape V1.0 is an optional PACS software module intended for use with the cleared Olea Sphere V3.0 software package (K152602). breastscape V1.0 accesses MR image series in DICOM format through Olea Sphere V3.0, which is a software package for image viewing, processing and analysis of medical images. The application execution requires Olea Sphere V3.0 with its components (data and license management services) to be started and in operational use.
breastscape V1.0 allows the:
- . Visualization (standard imaqe viewing tools, MIPs, and reformats)
- Analysis (registration, subtractions, kinetic curves, parametric image maps, and 3D . volume rendering)
- . Reporting of user-selected findings and assessment
- Assistance for the users in planning MR guided breast interventional procedures. .
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#### Breastscape V1.0 versus Multiview V4.0.3.2 .
As noted above, both the breastscape V1.0 and MultiView V4.0.3.2 are software analysis tools that are used for the visualization, analysis, and reporting of MRI studies. Both software tools provide assistance for the users in planning MR guided breast interventional procedures. Both software devices are used with combinations of biopsy devices (grids, blocks and MRI-guided vacuum-assisted breast biopsy systems).
Both the breastscape v1.0 and Multivew V4.0.3.2 have similar technological characteristics. The only minor difference is that MultiView V4.0.3.2 is intended to be used with one grid, the Sentinelle grid, and performs automatic detection of the grid and the fiducial. In contrast the breastscape V1.0 is intended to be used with four different grid models: generic, curved lateral access, curved medial access, and Sentinelle grids. Nevertheless, software validation testing demonstrates that the device operates as safely and effectively as its predicate device and does not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
As further confirmatory evidence, the company conducted additional validation testing with the subject breastscape V1.0 and predicate MultiView V4.0.3.2 device using anonymized images from a cohort of patients.
#### . Breastscape V1.0 versus Olea Sphere V3.0
As noted previously, the subject breastscape V1.0 will only be used with the company's cleared Olea Sphere V3.0 PACS viewer (K152602).
Additionally, the software architecture of the feature related to kinetics curve computation and parametric image maps of the breastscape V1.0 is identical to the architecture used by the reference device: Olea Sphere V3.0 manufactured by Olea Medical (K152602).
The results of performance evaluation support that the minor difference in the technological characteristics do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
### Performance Data
Olea Medical has conducted extensive validation testing of the breastscape V1.0 as a PACS software module intended for use with the Olea Sphere V3.0 system, cleared under K152602. Internal verification and validation testing confirms that the product specifications are met, in support of the substantial equivalence of the intended use and technological characteristic as the reference devices.
breastscape V1.0, as an optional application of the Olea Sphere V3.0 software, has been validated to ensure that the system as a whole provides all the capabilities necessary to operate according to its intended use and in a manner substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
The main groups of tests performed include:
- Product risk assessment; ●
- Software modules verification tests; ●
- Software validation test.
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Based on the clinical performance as documented in the pivotal clinical study, the breastscape v1.0 has a safety and effectiveness profile that is similar to the predicate device.
In addition to software performance testing, the company conducted additional validation testing to compare the results of breastscape V1.0 with the predicate and reference devices. MultiView™ MR Breast V4.0.3.2 (Hologic®, Bedford, MA, USA) was used as a comparison for BreastLoc™ to evaluate performance of the MR quided breast intervention procedural planning. For BreastApp™, direct manual measurements (ground truth) and Kinetics plugin, viewing tools, follow-up feature, breast dedicated report, mammography loading and visualization, measurements modifications within Olea Sphere V3.0, were used to evaluate the automatically calculated metrics and parametric maps, respectively.
## Conclusions
breastscape V1.0 is substantially equivalent to the predicate device: Multiview V4.0.3.2 and similar to the reference device: Olea Sphere V3.0. The breastscape V1.0 has the same intended uses and similar indications, technological characteristics, and principles of operation as its predicate device.
In addition, the minor technological differences between the breastscape V1.0 and its predicate devices raise no new questions of safety or effectiveness. Performance data demonstrate that the breastscape V1.0 is as safe and effective as the Multiview V4.0.3.2 and Olea Sphere V3.0. Thus, the breastscape V1.0 is substantially equivalent.
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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.
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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.