K212889 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · JAK · Mar 28, 2022 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K212889
Device Name
Syngo.CT Dual Energy
Applicant
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product Code
JAK · Radiology
Decision Date
Mar 28, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1750
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
syngo.CT Dual Energy is designed to operate with CT images based on two different X-ray spectra. The various materials of an anatomical region of interest have different attenuation coefficients, which depend on the used energy. These differences provide information on the chemical composition of the scanned body materials. syngo.CT Dual Energy combines images acquired with low and high energy spectra to visualize this information. Depending on the region of interest, contrast agents may be used.
Device Story
syngo.CT Dual Energy is a post-processing software application for CT systems. It processes dual-energy or spectral CT image data (including Photon-Counting CT data) to visualize material-specific information based on energy-dependent attenuation coefficients. The software provides various application classes (e.g., Monoenergetic Plus, Virtual Unenhanced, Gout Evaluation, Kidney Stones) to assist radiologists in clinical evaluation. It is used in clinical settings by radiologists to aid in diagnosis, such as differentiating kidney stone composition or assessing perfusion. The software transforms raw spectral data into quantitative or qualitative images, which the clinician reviews to inform clinical decision-making. It does not replace true non-contrast scans but provides supplemental information to potentially reduce radiation dose or enhance tissue characterization.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated using a Multi-Energy CT Phantom scanned on a NAEOTOM Alpha. For Monoenergetic Plus, calculated values agreed with expected values. For Virtual Unenhanced, iodine concentration measurements in phantom scans agreed with known values, and VNC values approximated water values. Clinical image impression of VNC was compared to true non-contrast (TNC) images, showing good agreement in CT values. No clinical diagnostic accuracy studies were required for this software modification.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based post-processing application for CT systems. Operates on SOMARIS/8 platform. Supports DICOM standards. Complies with IEC 62304 (software lifecycle), ISO 14971 (risk management), and IEC 62366-1 (usability). Algorithm class: spectral post-processing and material decomposition. Connectivity: networked (DICOM).
Indications for Use
Indicated for use with CT images based on two different X-ray spectra to visualize chemical composition of body materials. Features include monoenergetic imaging, brain hemorrhage, gout evaluation, lung vessels, heart PBV, bone removal, lung perfusion, liver VNC, bone marrow, hard plaques, Rho/Z, kidney stones (differentiation of uric acid stones), SPR, SPP, and optimum contrast. Kidney stone identification requires clinical correlation; accuracy decreased in obese patients.
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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March 28, 2022
Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. % Clayton Ginn Regulatory Affairs Specialist 810 Innovation Drive KNOXVILLE TN 37932
Re: K212889
Trade/Device Name: Syngo.CT Dual Energy Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulation Name: Computed tomography x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JAK Dated: February 24, 2021 Received: February 25, 2021
# Dear Clayton Ginn:
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,
Laurel Burk, Ph.D. Diagnostic X-ray Systems Team 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) K212889
Device Name syngo.CT Dual Energy
### Indications for Use (Describe)
syngo.CT Dual Energy is designed to operate with CT images based on two different X-ray spectra.
The various materials of an anatomical region of interest have different attenuation coefficients, which depend on the used energy. These differences provide information on the chemical composition of the scanned body materials. syngo.CT Dual Energy combines images acquired with low and high energy spectra to visualize this information. Depending on the region of interest, contrast agents may be used.
The general functionality of the syngo.CT Dual Energy application is as follows:
- · Monoenergetic 1)
- · Brain Hemorrhage
- · Gout Evaluation
- · Lung Vessels
- · Heart PBV
- · Bone Removal
- · Lung Perfusion
- · Liver VNC
- · Monoenergetic Plus 1)
- · Virtual Unenhanced 1)
- Bone Marrow
- · Hard Plaques
- Rho/Z
- · Kidney Stones 2)
- · SPR (Stopping Power Ratio)
- · SPP (Spectral Post-Processing Format) 1)
- · Optimum Contrast 1)
The availability of each feature depends on the Dual Energy scan mode.
1) This functionality supports data from Photon-Counting CT scanners.
2) Kidney Stones is designed to support the visualization of the chemical composition of kidney stones and especially the differentiation between uric acid stones. For full identification of the kidney stone, additional clinical information should be considered such as patient history and urine testing. Only a well-trained radiologist can make the final diagnosis upon consideration of all available information. The accuracy of identification is decreased in obese patients.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
# FOR
# syngo.CT Dual Energy
K212889
#### Identification of the Submitter l.
### Importer/Distributor
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 40 Liberty Boulevard Malvern, PA 19355
# Establishment Registration Number
2240869
## Manufacturing Site
Siemens Healthcare GmbH Siemensstr 1 D-91301 Forchheim, Germany
## Establishment Registration Number
3004977335
### Submitter Contact Person:
Clayton Ginn Regulatory Affairs Specialist Siemens Medical Solutions, Inc. USA 810 Innovation Drive Knoxville, TN 37932 Phone: (865) 898-2692 Email: clayton.ginn@siemens-healthineers.com
#### II. Device Name and Classification
| Product Name: | syngo.CT Dual Energy |
|-----------------------|----------------------------------|
| Propriety Trade Name: | syngo.CT Dual Energy |
| Classification Name: | Computed Tomography X-ray System |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
| CFR Section: | 21 CFR §892.1750 |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | JAK |
#### Predicate Device III.
| Trade Name: | syngo.CT Dual Energy |
|-----------------------|----------------------------------|
| 510(k) Number: | K191468 |
| Clearance Date: | 07/03/2019 |
| Classification Name: | Computed Tomography X-ray System |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
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| CFR Section: | 21 CFR §892.1750 |
|---------------|------------------|
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | JAK |
#### IV. Device Description
Dual energy offers functions for qualitative and quantitative post-processing evaluations. syngo.CT Dual Energy is a post-processing application consisting of several post-processing application classes that can be used to improve the visualization of the chemical composition of various energy dependent materials in the human body when compared to single energy CT. Depending on the organ of interest, the user can select and modify different application classes or parameters and algorithms.
Different body regions require specific tools that allow the correct evaluation of data sets. syngo.CT Dual Energy provides a range of application classes that meet the requirements of each evaluation type. The different application classes for the subject device can be combined into one workflow.
# Modifications
A listing of device modifications for the software version SOMARIS/8 VB60 is as follows:
- SPP data from Siemens Photon Counting Computed Tomography (PCCT) data can be loaded into syngo.CT Dual Energy. For PCCT data, monoenergetic images at 70keV are shown for initial reading instead of the mixed images used for the scan modes Dual Source, Twin Beam, and Twin Spiral. The application classes Virtual Unenhanced and Monoenergetic Plus are supported for PCCT data.
There are no relevant changes for the three DE scan modes Dual Source, Twin Beam, and Twin Spiral.
#### V. Indications for Use
syngo.CT Dual Energy is designed to operate with CT images based on two different X-ray spectra.
The various materials of an anatomical region of interest have different attenuation coefficients, which depend on the used energy. These differences provide information on the chemical composition of the scanned body materials. syngo.CT Dual Energy combines images acquired with low and high energy spectra to visualize this information. Depending on the region of interest, contrast agents may be used.
The general functionality of the syngo.CT Dual Energy application is as follows:
- · Monoenergetic1)
- . Brain Hemorrhage
- . Gout Evaluation
- Lung Vessels
- Heart PBV
- . Bone Removal
- Lung Perfusion
- · Liver VNC
- . Monoenergetic Plus1)
- Virtual Unenhanced1)
- . Bone Marrow
- Hard Plaques
- Rho/Z
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- Kidney Stones2)
- · SPR (Stopping Power Ratio)
- · SPP (Spectral Post-Processing Format)1)
- · Optimum Contrast1)
The availability of each feature depends on the Dual Energy scan mode.
- 1) This functionality supports data from Photon-Counting CT scanners.
- 2) Kidney Stones is designed to support the visualization of the chemical composition of kidney stones and especially the differentiation between uric acid and non-uric acid stones. For full identification of the kidney stone, additional clinical information should be considered such as patient history and urine testing. Only a well-trained radiologist can make the final diagnosis upon consideration of all available information. The accuracy of identification is decreased in obese patients.
#### VI. Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
The differences and similarities between the above referenced predicate device are listed at a highlevel in the following table:
| Feature | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
|-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | syngo.CT Dual Energy<br>(SOMARIS/8 VB60) | syngo.CT Dual Energy<br>(SOMARIS/8 VB40, K191468) |
| Data Acquisition Mode | The subject device provides post-<br>processing application classes for all four<br>data acquisition modes acquiring images<br>from Dual Source scanners, Dual Energy<br>Single Source, Twin Beam and Photon<br>Counting scanners (PCCT).<br><br>Comparison:<br>The subject device supports newly the<br>post-processing of DICOM image data<br>acquired from Photon Counting scanners.<br>The clinical algorithms of the post-<br>processing application classes remain<br>unchanged. | The subject device provides post-<br>processing application classes for all three<br>data acquisition modes acquiring images<br>from Dual Source scanners, Dual Energy<br>Single Source, and Twin Beam scanners. |
While SPP data from Photon-Counting CTs can now be viewed using the general viewing functions and the Virtual Unenhanced and Monoenergetic Plus application classes, the remaining application classes in syngo.CT Dual Energy remain unchanged compared to the predicate version.
#### VII. Performance Data
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
### Software Verification and Validation
Software Documentation for a Moderate Level of Concern software per FDA's Guidance Document "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices" issued on May 11, 2005 is also included as part of this submission. The performance data demonstrates continued conformance with special controls for medical devices containing software. The Risk Analysis was completed, and risk control implemented to mitigate identified hazards. The testing supports that all software specifications have met the acceptance criteria. Testing for verification and validation support the claim of substantial equivalence.
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### Non-Clinical Testing
This submission contains performance tests (Non-clinical test reports) to demonstrate continued conformance with special controls for medical devices containing software. Non-clinical tests (integration and functional) were conducted for syngo.CT Dual Energy functionality during product development. These tests have been performed to test the ability of the included features of the subject device. The results of these tests demonstrate that the subject device performs as intended. The result of all conducted testing was found acceptable to support the claim of substantial equivalence.
## Summary of the Evaluation of application classes for Photon Counting Data.
The subject device extends the application classes Monoenergetic Plus and Virtual Unenhanced for Photon Counting Data.
For a technical evaluation, the Multi-Energy CT Phantom (Sun Nuclear Corporation, Melbourne, Florida, USA) was scanned at a NAETOM Alpha (K211591)1
For the Monenergetic Plus application class, the calculated values from phantom scans agreed well with the expected ones. Clinical data showed no artifacts. The iodine contrast clearly increased with lower keV settings and decreased with higher ones.
For the Virtual Unenhanced application class it was demonstrated that virtual non-contrast images and iodine concentration can be calculated from spectral data acquired at the NAEOTOM Alpha.
In phantom scans, the measured iodine concentration agrees well with the known iodine concentration. The VNC values are good approximations of the expected water value for all tested iodine concentrations.
In clinical data, the image impression of the virtual non-contrast images was compared with true non-contrast images. Measurements showed good agreement of CT values in the VNCs with the values in the TNCs.
However, it has not been claimed that the VNC can fully substitute a true non-contrast image. In the clinical application of CT imaging, there is always a trade-off between radiation dose and accuracy. Replacing the non-contrast scan with a VNC might save dose, but if the VNC is suitable to answer a specific clinical question cannot be decided here.
## Risk Analysis
The risk analysis was completed, and risk control implemented to mitigate identified hazards. The testing results support that all the software specifications have met the acceptance criteria. Testing for verification and validation of the device was found acceptable to support the claims of substantial equivalence.
Siemens hereby certifies that syngo.CT Dual Energy meets the following FDA Recognized Consensus standards listed on the next page:
¹ Display of data specific to new scanners are only applicable after the scanners are commercially available in their own right. This feature is not functional prior to that.
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| Recognition<br>Number | Product<br>Area | Title of Standard | Date of<br>Recognition | Standards<br>Development<br>Organization |
|-----------------------|--------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| 12-300 | Radiology | Digital Imaging and Communications in<br>Medicine (DICOM) Set; PS 3.1 - 3.20 | 06/27/2016 | NEMA |
| 13-79 | Software | Medical Device Software –Software Life Cycle<br>Processes; 62304:2006 (1st Edition)/A1:2016 | 01/14/2019 | AAMI, ANSI, IEC |
| 5-125 | Software/<br>Informatics | Medical devices – Application of risk<br>management to medical devices; 14971 Third<br>Edition 2019-12 | 12/23/2019 | ISO |
| 5-114 | General I<br>(QS/RM) | Medical devices - Part 1: Application of<br>usability engineering to medical devices<br>IEC 62366-1:2015 | 12/23/2016 | IEC |
| 5-117 | General I<br>(QS/RM) | Medical devices - Symbols to be used with<br>medical device labels, labelling, and<br>information to be supplied - Part 1: General<br>requirements | 08/21/2017 | ISO |
# VIII. Conclusion
syngo.CT Dual Energy has the same intended use and same indication for use as the predicate device.
The subject device syngo.CT Dual Energy does not have changes in fundamental scientific technology compared to the predicate devices. The technological characteristics such as image visualization, operating platform, and image measurement are the same as the predicate device.
For the subject device, syngo.CT Dual Energy, Siemens used the same testing with the same workflows as used to clear the predicate device. Siemens considers syngo.CT Dual Energy to be as safe, as effective, and with performance substantially equivalent to the commercially available predicate device.
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