K213891 · Yiwei Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · LLZ · Feb 24, 2023 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K213891
Device Name
RealNow
Applicant
Yiwei Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Feb 24, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
RealNow is an image processing software package to be used by trained professionals, such as physicians. The software runs on a standard "off-the-shelf" computer or a virtual platform, such as VMware, and can be used to perform image viewing, processing, analysis and communication of computed tomography (CT) perfusion scans of the brain. Data and images are acquired through DICOM compliant imaging devices. RealNow provides viewing, analysis and communication capabilities for functional and dynamic imaging datasets that are acquired with CT Perfusion imaging protocols. Analysis includes calculation of parameters related to tissue flow (perfusion) and tissue blood volume. Results of image processing which include CT perfusion parameter maps generated in the standard DICOM format and may be viewed on existing radiological imaging viewers.
Device Story
RealNow is an image processing software package for clinical use by physicians; operates on standard off-the-shelf PCs or virtual platforms (e.g., VMware). Inputs consist of DICOM-compliant CT perfusion brain scans. The device processes these dynamic imaging datasets to calculate perfusion-related parameters: Cerebral Blood Flow (CBF), Cerebral Blood Volume (CBV), Mean Transit Time (MTT), Residue function time-to-peak (TMax), and Arterial Input Function (AIF). Outputs are CT perfusion parameter maps in standard DICOM format, which are viewed on existing radiological imaging viewers. These outputs assist clinicians in analyzing tissue perfusion and blood volume, supporting clinical decision-making by providing quantitative data on brain tissue status.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical study included. Bench testing only. Performance validated by comparing RealNow outputs to RAPID (predicate) outputs using real-world CT perfusion datasets. Statistical analysis (MedCalc, Bland-Altman) showed good agreement and correlation. ICC > 0.75 for parametric maps (CBF, CBV, MTT, TMax) in >90% of cases. Mismatch volume accuracy: <50 ml (total data), <25 ml (stroke data).
Technological Characteristics
Software-only device; runs on standard off-the-shelf PC or virtual platform (VMware). DICOM-compliant. Performs image processing and quantification of CT perfusion parameters (CBF, CBV, MTT, TMax, AIF). No hardware components. Sterilization not applicable.
Indications for Use
Indicated for trained professionals, including physicians, to perform viewing, processing, analysis, and communication of brain CT perfusion scans. Used for functional and dynamic imaging datasets acquired via CT perfusion protocols to calculate tissue flow and blood volume parameters.
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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YIWEI Medical Technology Co., Ltd. % Diana Hong General Manager Mid-Link Consulting Co., Ltd. P.O.box 120-119 Shanghai. 200120 CHINA
Re: K213891
February 24, 2023
Trade/Device Name: RealNow Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Medical image management and processing system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Dated: January 29, 2023 Received: January 30, 2023
Dear Diana Hong:
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.
Jessica Lamb
Jessica Lamb, Ph.D. Assistant Director Imaging Software Team DHT 8B: Division of Radiological Imaging Devices and Electronic Products OHT 8: Office of Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K213891
Device Name RealNow
## Indications for Use (Describe)
RealNow is an image processing software package to be used by trained professionals including physicians. The software runs on a standard "off-the-shelt" computer or a virtual platform, such as VMware, and can be used to perform image viewing, processing, analysis and communication of computed tomography (CT) perfusion scans of the brain. Data and images are acquired through DICOM compliant imaging devices.
RealNow provides viewing, analysis and communication capabilities for functional and dynamic imaging datasets that are acquired with CT Perfusion imaging protocols.
Analysis includes calculation of parameters related to tissue flow (perfusion) and tissue blood volume. Results of image processing which include CT perfusion parameter maps generated in the standard DICOM format and may be viewed on existing radiological imaging viewers.
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# 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) Summary is being submitted in accordance with requirements of Title 21, CFR Section 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) Number: K213891
- 1. Date of Preparation: 2/23/2023
- 2. Sponsor Identification
## YIWEI Medical Technology Co., Ltd
Room 1001, MaiKelong Building, No. 6, Gaoxin South 6th Road, Dist.Gaoxin, Yuehai Street, Dist.Nanshan, Shenzhen, 518057, China.
Establishment Registration Number: Not registered yet.
Contact Person: Eric Ke Position: Management Representative Tel: +86-0755-82333762 Email: rick.ke@drbrain.com.cn
- 3. Designated Submission Correspondent
Ms. Diana Hong (Primary Contact Person) Ms. Jing Cheng (Alternative Contact Person)
## Mid-Link Consulting Co., Ltd
P.O. Box 120-119, Shanghai, 200120, China
Tel: +86-21-22815850 Fax: 360-925-3199 Email: info@mid-link.net
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#### 4. Identification of Proposed Device
Trade Name: RealNow Common Name: Picture Archiving Communications System
### Regulatory Information
Classification Name: Picture archiving and communications system Classification: II; Product Code: LLZ; Regulation Number: 21CFR 892.2050 Review Panel: Radiology;
### Indication for Use:
RealNow is an image processing software package to be used by trained professionals, such as physicians. The software runs on a standard "off-the-shelf" computer or a virtual platform, such as VMware, and can be used to perform image viewing, processing, analysis and communication of computed tomography (CT) perfusion scans of the brain. Data and images are acquired through DICOM compliant imaging devices.
RealNow provides viewing, analysis and communication capabilities for functional and dynamic imaging datasets that are acquired with CT Perfusion imaging protocols.
Analysis includes calculation of parameters related to tissue flow (perfusion) and tissue blood volume. Results of image processing which include CT perfusion parameter maps generated in the standard DICOM format and may be viewed on existing radiological imaging viewers.
### Device Description
RealNow image analysis includes calculation of the following perfusion related parameters:
- Cerebral Blood Flow (CBF)
- Cerebral Blood Volume (CBV)
- Mean Transit Time (MTT)
- · Residue function time-to-peak (TMax)
- · Arterial Input Function (AIF)
The primary users of RealNow are medical imaging professionals who analyze dynamic CT perfusion studies. The results of image analysis produced by RealNow should be viewed through appropriate diagnostic viewers when used in clinical decision making.
- Identification of Predicate Device న.
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510(k) Number: K121447 Product Name: RAPID Manufacturer: iSchemaView, Inc.
#### Non-Clinical Test Conclusion 6.
The software verification and validation testing was conducted on the proposed device
CTP images (Real-World Evidence) are paired uploaded to RealNow and RAPID for perfusion analysis. The parametric maps from the subject device's output have been directly compared to the Rapid outputs in the additional study. The RealNow resulting CBF maps were compared on a pixel by pixel basis to the "ground truth" RAPID CBF maps. Intraclass Correlation Coefficient of the all the pixel values per scan was calculated to assess correlation, of the CBF estimates to the reference values. Volumetry from our device's out to RAPID on the same patient data have been statistically analyzed using MedCalc, and Bland-Altman analysis statistics been performed.
For each scan, parametric map is considered acceptable when the ICC is greater than 0.75, which ICC was calculated per scan from all the voxels within the brain tissue. All Proportion of Acceptable (CBF Parameter Maps, CBV Parameter Maps, MTT Parameter Maps, Tmax Parameter Maps, ) more than the 90% (p=0.0009, p=0.0009, p=0.0196.).The assessment revealed bias is not significant for Rapid_Volume (CBF<20%) Vs RealNow_Volume (CBF<20%) \ Rapid_Volume (CBF<30%) Vs RealNow Volume (CBF<30%).The assessment revealed a negative bias in Tmax abnormality (mean Rapid Volume being smaller than mean Tmax volumetry) that increased as the average volume increased. For Proposed Device RealNow mismatch analysis, mismatch volume has been established within the following accuracy parameters:< 50 ml for mismatch volumes (total data); < 25 ml for mismatch volumes (stroke data). Good correlation in behavior between Rapid and RealNow volumetry was found.
Altogether, good agreement and correlation in behavior between Rapid and RealNow was found. The outputs of the subject device are essentially the same as the outputs of the previously cleared RAPID. Subject device is essentially useful for CT brain perfusion and analysis, the same as the previously cleared RAPID.
#### 7. Clinical Test Conclusion
No clinical study is included in this submission.
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### 8. Summary of Technological Characteristics
| ITEM | Proposed Device | Predicate Device<br>K121447 | Remark |
|----------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| Product name | RealNow | RAPID | / |
| Product Code | LLZ | LLZ | Same |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 892.2050 | 21 CFR 892.2050 | Same |
| Class | II | II | Same |
| Indication for Use | RealNow is an image processing software package to be used by trained professionals, such as physicians. The software runs on a standard “off-the-shelf” computer or a virtual platform, such as VMware, and can be used to perform image viewing, processing, analysis and communication of computed tomography (CT) perfusion scans of the brain. Data and images are acquired through DICOM compliant imaging devices.<br><br>RealNow provides viewing, analysis and communication capabilities for functional and dynamic imaging datasets that are acquired with CT Perfusion imaging protocols.<br><br>Analysis includes calculation of parameters related to tissue flow (perfusion) and tissue blood volume. Results of image processing which include CT perfusion parameter maps generated in the standard DICOM format and may be viewed on | iSchemaView's RAPID is an image processing software package to be used by trained professionals, including but not limited to physicians and medical technicians. The software runs on a standard “off-the-shelf” computer or a virtual platform, such as VMware, and can be used to perform image viewing, processing, analysis of brain images. Data and images are acquired through DICOM compliant imaging devices.<br><br>iSchemaView's RAPID provides both viewing and analysis capabilities for functional and dynamic imaging datasets that are acquired with CT Perfusion imaging and MRI including a Diffusion Weighted MRI (DWI) Module and a Dynamic Analysis Module (dynamic contrast enhanced imaging data for MRI and CT).<br><br>The DWI Module is used to visualize local water diffusion properties from the analysis of | Different |
| | | | |
| | existing radiological imaging<br>viewers. | diffusionweighted MRI data. | |
| PACS Functionality | | The Dynamic Analysis Module is<br>used for visualization and analysis<br>of dynamic imaging data,<br>showing properties of changes in<br>contrast over time. This<br>functionality includes calculation<br>of parameters related to tissue<br>flow (perfusion) and tissue blood<br>volume. | |
| Basic PACS<br>Functions | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Computer<br>Platform | Standard "Off-the-Shelf" PC<br>Workstation or VMWare | Standard "Off-the-Shelf" PC<br>Workstation or VMWare | Same |
| DICOM<br>Compliance | Yes | Yes | |
| Functional<br>Overview | RealNow is a software package<br>that provides for the visualization<br>and study of changes of tissue<br>perfusion in digital images<br>captured by CT. RealNow allows<br>viewing and quantification | RAPID is a software package that<br>provides for the visualization and<br>study of changes of tissue<br>perfusion in digital images<br>captured by CT. RAPID allows<br>viewing and quantification<br>PAPID also has DWI Module to<br>visualize local water diffusion<br>properties from the analysis of<br>diffusionweighted MRI data. | Different |
| Data<br>Acquisition | Acquires medical image data<br>from DICOM compliant imaging<br>devices and modalities. | Acquires medical image data from<br>DICOM compliant imaging<br>devices and modalities. | Same |
| Data/Image<br>Types | Computed Tomography (CT) | Computed Tomography (CT)<br>Magnetic Resonance Imaging<br>(MRI) | Different |
| Acquisition and Modalities Features for Tissue Perfusion | | | |
| CT | CT Perfusion (CTP) | CT Perfusion (CTP) | Same |
| Computed Parameter Maps for perfusion CT | | | |
| Perfusion CT | Cerebral Blood Flow (CBF) | Cerebral Blood Flow (CBF) | Same |
| | Cerebral Blood Volume (CBV) | Cerebral Blood Volume (CBV) | Same |
| | Mean Transit Time (MTT) | Mean Transit Time (MTT) | Same |
| | Tissue residue function time to | Tissue residue function time to | Same |
| | peak (TMax) | peak (TMax) | Same |
| Measurements/Tools | | | |
| CT Tools | Arterial Input Function (AIF) | Arterial Input Function (AIF) | Same |
| | Brain mask | Brain mask | Same |
| | Export perfusion files to PACS<br>and<br>DICOM file systems | Export perfusion files to PACS<br>and<br>DICOM file systems | Same |
| | Acquire, transmit, process, and<br>store medical images. | Acquire, transmit, process, and<br>store medical images. | Same |
# Table 1 Comparison of Technology Characteristics
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- Substantially Equivalent (SE) Conclusion 9.
The conclusions drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrate that the proposed device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the legally marketed predicate device K121447.
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