Development of predictive models for spinal compensation
AI Performance
Output
Algorithm
Acceptance
Observed
Dev DS
Dev Readers
Test DS
Test Readers
Spinal radiographic parameter prediction
Static machine-learning based model
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Retrospective longitudinal patient datasets for Degenerative Predictive Model, Adult Deformity Model 1 (TKA-12), Adult Deformity Model 2 (PTA-12 and PTA-34), and Pediatric Predictive Model (PediaLL and PediaPT).
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Indications for Use
The UNID™ Spine Analyzer is intended for assisting healthcare professionals in viewing and measuring images as well as planning orthopedic surgeries. The device allows surgeons and service providers to perform generic, as well as spine related measurements on images, and to plan surgical procedures. The device also includes tools for measuring anatomical components for placement of surgical implants. Clinical judgment and experience are required to properly use the software.
Device Story
UNiD Spine Analyzer v4.0 is a web-based SaMD for preoperative/postoperative spine surgery planning. Input: radiological images. Operation: software allows surgeons to perform generic and spine-specific measurements (e.g., angle, LLordo, SVA), simulate surgical steps (wedge, open, resect), and select implants from a database. New features include Degenerative, Adult, and Pediatric predictive models trained on retrospective longitudinal patient datasets; these models generate predicted radiographic values to assist in planning spinal compensation. Output: visualized surgical plans, measurements, and predicted radiographic parameters. Used in clinical settings by surgeons/service providers. The software provides reference data and predictive outputs to aid surgical strategy; clinical judgment remains required for final decision-making. Benefits include improved surgical planning accuracy and patient-specific implant selection.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical software verification, validation, and a usability study demonstrating professional comprehension, appropriate human factors, and ease of use.
Technological Characteristics
Web-based SaMD; PC/Mac compatible. Features predictive models (Degenerative, Adult, Pediatric) trained on retrospective longitudinal data. Includes measurement tools (angle, LLordo, line, circle, pelvic, T1SPi, SVA) and surgical planning tools (wedge, open, resect). Integrates implant templates from cleared Medtronic databases. Risk management per ISO 14971; software lifecycle per IEC 62304.
Indications for Use
Indicated for healthcare professionals to assist in viewing/measuring images and planning orthopedic spine surgeries, including measuring anatomical components for implant placement.
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).
Predicate Devices
MEDICREA International, Inc. UNiD Spine Analyzer v2.0 (K180091)
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MEDICREA International, Inc. % Carrie Hetrick Director of Regulatory Sterling Medical Devices 250 Moonachie Road MOONACHIE NJ 07074
January 12, 2022
Re: K212005
Trade/Device Name: UNiD™ Spine Analyzer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Medical image management and processing system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Dated: December 9, 2021 Received: December 10, 2021
Dear Carrie Hetrick:
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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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
Device Name UNiD™ Spine Analyzer
Indications for Use (Describe)
The UNID™ Spine Analyzer is intended for assisting healthcare professionals in viewing and measuring images as well as planning orthopedic surgeries. The device allows surgeons and service providers to perform generic, as well as spine related measurements on images, and to plan surgical procedures. The device also includes tools for measuring anatomical components for placement of surgical implants. Clinical judgment and experience are required to properly use the software.
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# 510(k) Summary
### UNiD Spine
## Analyzer K212005
#### 1. Submission Sponsor
MEDICREA International, Inc.
5389 Route de Strasbourg - Vancia
Rillieux La Pape
69140
France
### 2. Submission Correspondent
Sterling Medical Devices
250 Moonachie Road, Suite 400
Moonachie, NJ 07074
Office Phone: (201) 227-7569
Contact: Carrie Hetrick, DDS, MScRSc
Title: Director of Regulatory Affairs
#### 3. Date Prepared
June 25, 2021
#### 4. Device Identification
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | UNiD Spine Analyzer |
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| Common/Usual Name: | Medical Image Management and Processing System |
| Classification Name: | System, image processing, radiological |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR §892.2050 |
| Product Code: | LLZ |
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Device Class: Class II
Classification Panel: Radiology
#### 5. Legally Marketed Predicate Device
K180091, MEDICREA International, Inc. UNiD Spine Analyzer v2.0 (primary predicate). This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall¹
#### 6. Indication for Use Statement
The UNiD™ Spine Analyzer is intended for assisting healthcare professionals in viewing and measuring images as well as planning orthopedic surgeries. The device allows surgeons and service providers to perform generic, as well as spine related measurements on images, and to plan surgical procedures. The device also includes tools for measuring anatomical components for placement of surgical implants. Clinical judgment and experience are required to properly use the software.
### 7. Device Description
The MEDICREA UNiD Spine Analyzer was developed to perform preoperative and postoperative patient image measurements and simulate preoperative planning steps for spine surgery. This web-based, Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) application aims to simulate a surgical strategy, make measurements on a patient image, and draw patient-specific rods or choose from a pre-selection of standard implants and ordering the patient-specific rods. The UNiD Spine Analyzer allows the user to:
- 1) Measure radiological images using generic tools and "specialty" tools
- 2) Plan and simulate aspects of surgical procedures
The purpose of this submission is to request clearance for the UNiD Spine Analyzer v4.0. The changes introduced are as follows:
- . Addition of the Degenerative Predictive Model, which corresponds to a type of adult spinal fusion degenerative construct, trained with a retrospective longitudinal patient dataset.
- . Update to the existing Adult Predictive Model consisting of three predictive model modules trained with retrospective longitudinal patient datasets, where one was included in Adult Deformity Model 1 (TKA-12) and two included in Adult Deformity Model 2 (PTA-12 and PTA-34).
- Update to the existing Pediatric Predictive Model consisting of two predictive model modules trained with retrospective longitudinal patient datasets (PediaLL and PediaPT),
<sup>1</sup> On July 9, 2012, section 605 of FDASIA (Pub. L. 112-144) added section 518A to the FD&C Act, which directs FDA to establish a program to routinely and systematically assess information regarding device recalls, and to use that information to proactively identify strategies for mitigating health risks presented by defective or unsafe devices. FDA believes that one way to carry out this directive is to provide greater transparency on recalled devices. Identifying whether a predicate was recalled is optional, but doing so would help the Agency achieve this FDASIA directive.
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- Addition of the display of a Predicted Value derived from a static machine-learning based model . when the user views simulated quantitative radiographic parameters of a planned surgery, generated when the Degenerative, Adult or Pediatric Predictive Models are used.
- . The subject device update also includes the addition of implant templates among a preselected database of Medtronic standard implants cleared in in the following 510(k)s: K073291, K083026, K091813, K110543, K113528, K120368, K150135, K152277, K172199, K172328, and K201267.
#### 8. Substantial Equivalence Discussion
The following table compares the UNiD Spine Analyzer v4.0 to the UNiD Spine Analyzer v2.0 predicate device with respect to indications for use, features, and technological characteristics.
| | Subject Device<br>MEDICREA UNID™ Spine Analyzer v4.0 | Predicate Device<br>MEDICREA UNID™ Spine Analyzer v2.0 |
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| Manufacturer | MEDICREA International, Inc. | MEDICREA International, Inc. |
| 510(k) Number | To be determined | K180091 (Special) |
| Device Class | II | II |
| Product Code(s) | LLZ | LLZ |
| Regulation<br>Description | Medical Image Management and<br>Processing System (MIMPS) | Picture Archiving and Communication<br>System (PACS) |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR §892.2050 | 21 CFR §892.2050 |
| Indications for use: | The UNID Spine Analyzer is intended<br>for assisting healthcare professionals<br>in viewing and measuring images as<br>well as planning orthopedic surgeries.<br>The device allows surgeons and service<br>providers to perform generic, as well<br>as spine related measurements on<br>images, and to plan surgical<br>procedures. The device also includes<br>tools for measuring anatomical<br>components for placement of surgical<br>implants. Clinical judgment and<br>experience are required to properly<br>use the software. | The UNID Spine Analyzer is intended<br>for assisting healthcare professionals<br>in viewing and measuring images as<br>well as planning orthopedic surgeries.<br>The device allows surgeons and service<br>providers to perform generic, as well<br>as spine related measurements on<br>images, and to plan surgical<br>procedures. The device also includes<br>tools for measuring anatomical<br>components for placement of surgical<br>implants. Clinical judgment and<br>experience are required to properly<br>use the software. |
| Computer | PC Compatible | PC Compatible |
| Operating System | Windows + MAC | Windows + MAC |
| Image Input | Local | Local |
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
| | MEDICREA UNID™ Spine Analyzer v4.0 | MEDICREA UNID™ Spine Analyzer v2.0 |
| Runs on Server | Yes | Yes |
| Osteotomy Module | Yes | Yes |
| Generic<br>measurements | No additional changes | The measurement panel allows a user<br>to view the measured values of each<br>tool. The device allows surgeons and<br>service providers to perform generic,<br>as well as spine related measurements<br>on images, and to plan surgical<br>procedures. The device also includes<br>tools for measuring anatomical<br>components for placement of surgical<br>implants. Complementary to the pre-<br>op measure, this panel also displays<br>the simulated values and shows the<br>normative value. Quality for the<br>measurement is given coloring, the<br>simulated values depending on<br>reference values. |
| Spine measurements | MEASURING TOOLS: Contains all<br>measurement tools (angle, LLordo,<br>line, circle, pelvic, T1SPi, SVA)<br>New features internally documented<br>and released include SA Analysis,<br>Sagittal wizard, Coronal wizard,<br>Transitional anatomy, Cervical, Lenke<br>classification, and Guide spline. | MEASURING TOOLS: Contains all<br>measurement tools (angle, LLordo,<br>line, circle, pelvic, T1SPi, SVA). |
| Pre-operative<br>planning | SURGICAL TOOLS: Contains all surgery<br>tools (wedge, open, resect)<br>New features internally documented<br>and released include wedge auto,<br>open auto, and resect auto surgical<br>tools. | SURGICAL TOOLS: Contains all surgery<br>tools (wedge, open, resect). |
| Custom implants | IMPLANTS: Contains all implants (UNID<br>Rod, cage, cage selection, screw, screw<br>selection).<br>New features internally documented<br>and released include UNID Rod Auto,<br>cage auto, screw wizard, and postop<br>screw. | IMPLANTS: Contains all implants (UNID<br>Rod, cage, cage selection, screw, screw<br>selection) |
| Database | Yes (implants) | Yes (implants) |
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
| | MEDICREA UNID™ Spine Analyzer v4.0 | MEDICREA UNID™ Spine Analyzer v2.0 |
| | The subject device update also<br>includes the addition of a selection of<br>implant templates among a<br>preselected database of Medtronic<br>standard implants cleared in in the<br>following 510(k)s: K073291, K083026,<br>K091813, K100175, K110543, K113528,<br>K120368, K150135, K152277, K172199,<br>K172328, and K201267. | |
| Case sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Human intervention<br>for interpretation and<br>manipulation of<br>images | Required | Required |
| Web content | Yes | Yes |
| Reference<br>information provided<br>to user during surgical<br>planning | Display of reference data to user<br>during surgery planning:<br>Normative data<br>Predictive model outputs from one of<br>three predictive models, depending on<br>procedure type (degenerative, adult<br>deformity, pediatric deformity) | Display of reference data to user<br>during surgery planning:<br>Normative data |
#### Table 5A – Substantial Equivalence Comparison
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The new predictive models provide an additional tool to account for predicted spinal compensation when planning surgery; their use is similar to the display of reference and normative data, and does not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness when considered with existing methods of managing spinal compensation. Predictions are radiographic and do not include patient reported outcomes (e.g., ODI scores).
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#### 8. Non-Clinical Performance Data
The device's software development, verification, and validation have been carried out in accordance with FDA guidelines. The software was tested against the established Software Design Specifications for each of the test plans to assure the device performs as intended. The device Hazard analysis was completed per ISO 14971, Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices and IEC 62304, Medical Device Software – Software Life-Cycle Processes, and risk control implemented to mitigate identified hazards. The testing results support that all the software specifications have met the acceptance criteria of each module and interaction of processes. The MEDICREA UNiD Spine Analyzer device passed all testing and supports the claims of substantial equivalence and safe operation.
Validation activities included a usability study of the UNiD Spine Analyzer under actual use. The study demonstrated:
- י Comprehension of the Health Care professional with the UNiD Spine Analyzer,
- Appropriate human factors related to the UNiD Spine Analyzer, and
- -Ease of use of the UNiD Spine Analyzer.
### 9. Clinical Performance Data
There was no human clinical testing required to support the medical device as the indications for use is identical to the predicate device. These types of devices, including the predicate device, have been on the market for many years with proven safety and efficacy for the device. The non-clinical testing detailed in this submission supports the substantial equivalence of the device.
#### 10. Conclusions
By definition, a device is substantially equivalent to a predicate device has the same intended use and the same technological characteristics as the previously cleared predicate device. Or the device has the same intended use and different technological characteristics that can be demonstrated that the device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, and that the new device does not raise additional questions regarding its safety and effectiveness as compared to the predicate device(s).
The intended use and indications for use of the subject device is identical to the predicate device. The addition of the new features, consisting of measuring tool functionality and predictive models, to the device does not raise new issues of safety or effectiveness compared to the previously cleared versions of the device. Therefore, the UNiD Spine Analyzer v4.0 is determined to be substantially equivalent to the company's own legally marketed predicate device.
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