K220205 · Ricoh USA, Inc. · LLZ · Jun 3, 2022 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K220205
Device Name
3D Anatomic Models
Applicant
Ricoh USA, Inc.
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Jun 3, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Ricoh 3D Anatomic Models are intended as physical replicas of patient anatomy to be used for diagnostic purposes in the fields of craniomaxillofacial and orthopedic applications. The Anatomic Models are based on DICOM imaging information from a medical scanner and output files from FDA cleared software intended for the creation and output of digital files suitable for the fabrication of physical replicas. The models should be used in conjunction with other diagnostic tools and expert clinical judgement.
Device Story
Ricoh 3D Anatomic Models are patient-specific physical replicas of anatomical structures. Input consists of 3D print files derived from DICOM medical images, segmented using FDA-cleared software (IBM iConnect Access). Ricoh biomedical engineering team receives files, communicates with clinical users to track project scope, and generates printable models. Following clinical user approval, models are additively manufactured, post-processed, and quality-validated. Final physical replicas are distributed to clinicians. Used in clinical settings to assist in diagnostic processes; models serve as adjuncts to other diagnostic tools and expert clinical judgment. Benefits include providing physical visualization of patient anatomy to support diagnostic decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Geometric accuracy of physical replicas was assessed by comparing printed models to input digital 3D files. Results demonstrated a mean deviation of less than 1mm, meeting all clinically relevant acceptance criteria. Shipping validation confirmed packaging integrity during distribution.
Technological Characteristics
Additive manufacturing of patient-specific physical anatomical replicas. Input: 3D print files from external DICOM-based segmentation software. Output: Physical 3D model. Performance validated via geometric accuracy testing (mean deviation < 1mm).
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as physical anatomical replicas for diagnostic purposes in craniomaxillofacial and orthopedic applications. Intended for prescription use.
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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Ricoh USA, Inc. % Mr. Scott Brewer Sr. Manager, Regulatory Compliance, Additive Manufacturing 5575 Venture Drive Unit A PARMA OH 44130
### Re: K220205
June 3, 2022
Trade/Device Name: Ricoh 3D Anatomic Models Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Medical image management and processing system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Dated: May 2, 2022 Received: May 3, 2022
Dear Mr. Brewer:
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 DHT8B: Division of Radiological Imaging Devices and Electronic Products OHT8: Office of Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K220205
Device Name Ricoh 3D Anatomical Models
### Indications for Use (Describe)
Ricoh 3D Anatomic Models are intended as physical replicas of patient anatomy to be used for diagnostic purposes in the fields of craniomaxillofacial and orthopedic applications. The Anatomic Models are based on DICOM imaging information from a medical scanner and output files from FDA cleared software intended for the creation and output of digital files suitable for the fabrication of physical replicas. The models should be used in conjunction with other diagnostic tools and expert clinical judgement.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <div> <span> ☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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# 510(k) SUMMARY
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR §807.92:
#### -SUBMITTER
Ricoh USA, Inc. 5575 Venture Drive Unit A Parma, Ohio | USA | 44130 Tel: +1.954.648.5680 Email: Gary.Turner@RicohUSA.com
| Contact Person: | Scott Brewer |
|-----------------|--------------|
| Date Prepared: | May 31, 2022 |
#### DEVICE .
Name of Device: Ricoh 3D Anatomic Models Classification Name: Radiological Image Processing System Regulation: 21 CFR §892.2050 Requlatory Class: Class II Product Classification Code: LLZ
#### = PREDICATE & REFERENCE DEVICES
| Predicate Manufacturer: | Materialise NV |
|-------------------------|----------------|
| Predicate Trade Name: | Mimics inPrint |
| Predicate 510(k): | K173619 |
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION IV.
The subject device, each "Ricoh 3D Anatomic Model," is a patient-specific physical replica of an anatomic structure or site, produced via additive manufacturing from a user generated 3D print file. The input 3D print file is created from medical images in DICOM format that have been seqmented to a specific reqion of interest within an FDA cleared application, IBM iConnect Access (K203104). The input 3D print file is then transferred to Ricoh for production and delivery of the physical replica.
#### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
Ricoh 3D Anatomic Models are intended as physical replicas of patient anatomy to be used for diagnostic purposes in the fields of craniomaxillofacial and orthopedic applications. The Anatomic Models are based on DICOM imaging information from a medical scanner and output files from FDA cleared software intended for the creation and output of digital files suitable for the fabrication of physical replicas. The models should be used in conjunction with other diagnostic tools and expert clinical judgement.
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## VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVCE
The following characteristics were compared between the subject device and the predicate device in order to demonstrate substantial equivalence:
| | Anatomic Models | Mimics inPrint K173619 | Comments on SE |
|-------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Trade Name | Anatomic Models, Ricoh<br>3D | Mimics inPrint, Materialise | - |
| Common Name | Image processing system | Image processing system | Same |
| Classification Name | System, Image<br>processing, Radiological | System, Image<br>processing, Radiological | Same |
| Classification | LLZ | LLZ | Same |
| Product Code | 892.2050 | 892.2050 | Same |
| Indications for Use | Ricoh 3D Anatomic<br>Models are intended as<br>physical replicas of patient<br>anatomy to be used for<br>diagnostic purposes in the<br>fields of craniomaxillofacial<br>and orthopedic<br>applications. The<br>Anatomic Models are<br>based on DICOM imaging<br>information from a medical<br>scanner and output files<br>from FDA cleared software<br>intended for the creation<br>and output of digital files<br>suitable for the fabrication<br>of physical replicas. The<br>models should be used in<br>conjunction with other<br>diagnostic tools and expert<br>clinical judgement. | Mimics inPrint is intended<br>for use as a software<br>interface and image<br>segmentation system for<br>the transfer of DICOM<br>imaging information from a<br>medical scanner to an<br>output file. It is also used as<br>pre-operative software for<br>treatment planning. For this<br>purpose, the Mimics inPrint<br>output file can be used for<br>the fabrication of physical<br>replicas of the output file<br>using traditional or additive<br>manufacturing methods.<br>The physical replica can be<br>used for diagnostic<br>purposes in the field of<br>orthopedic, maxillofacial<br>and cardiovascular<br>applications. Mimics inPrint<br>should be used in<br>conjunction with other<br>diagnostic tools and expert<br>clinical judgement. | The indications for<br>use of the subject<br>device are a subset<br>of the predicate<br>device.<br>The subject device<br>does not provide<br>diagnostic image<br>segmentation or the<br>transfer of medical<br>imaging information<br>to an output file.<br>Instead, the device<br>utilizes output files<br>from a cleared Class<br>II medical device.<br>The subject device<br>includes a subset of<br>anatomical regions,<br>including only<br>craniomaxillofacial<br>and orthopedic<br>applications. |
| Design (key<br>components/features) | The Ricoh 3D Anatomical<br>Models are produced from<br>a 3D print file. The 3D print<br>file is imported from a<br>Class II medical device,<br>IBM iConnect Access,<br>which allows for advanced<br>image segmentation and<br>editing tools for the<br>purpose of creating digital<br>3D anatomical models.<br>Once the 3D print file is<br>imported, the surgical<br>team, radiological team | Mimics inPrint is image<br>processing software that<br>allows the user to import,<br>visualize and segment<br>medical images, check and<br>correct the segmentations,<br>and create digital 3D<br>models. The models can be<br>used in Mimics inPrint for<br>measuring, treatment<br>planning and producing an<br>output file to be used for<br>additive manufacturing (3D<br>printing). Mimics inPrint is | The subject device<br>design is a subset of<br>the predicate device.<br>The subject device<br>utilizes an imported<br>3D print file for<br>design and<br>fabrication of the<br>physical replica. |
| | Anatomic Models | Mimics inPrint K173619 | Comments on SE |
| | (segmentation team) and<br>Ricoh production team<br>can:<br>• Communicate about<br>project needs/scope,<br>establish/track project<br>timelines,<br>• Approve final STL file for<br>fabrication<br>Under the direction of the<br>clinical user, the Ricoh<br>Biomedical Engineering<br>team will generate a<br>printable anatomic model.<br>Once final approval of the<br>model is achieved from the<br>clinical user, the<br>anatomical model will be<br>printed, post-processed,<br>and undergo a quality<br>validation process. After<br>inspection and approval,<br>the anatomical model is<br>labeled and distributed to<br>the customer. | structured as a modular<br>package. This includes the<br>following functionality:<br>• Importing medical<br>images in DICOM format<br>and other formats (such<br>as BMP, TIFF, JPG and<br>raw images)<br>• Viewing images and<br>DICOM data<br>• Selecting a region of<br>interest using generic<br>segmentation tools<br>• Segmenting specific<br>anatomy using dedicated<br>semi-automatic tools or<br>fully automatic<br>algorithms<br>• Verifying and editing a<br>region of interest<br>• Calculating a digital 3D<br>model and editing the<br>model<br>• Planning treatments<br>(surgical cuts etc.) on the<br>3D models<br>The output digital 3D model<br>is suitable for production of<br>a physical model using<br>compatible 3D printers and<br>materials. | |
| Performance Testing | • Geometric accuracy of<br>the physical replicas | • Software measurement<br>accuracy and calculate<br>3D study<br>• Geometric Accuracy of<br>physical replicas. | The subject device<br>includes a subset of<br>the testing of the<br>predicate device, and<br>only includes<br>geometric accuracy<br>testing of physical<br>replicas. |
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## VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
## Validation Testing
Validation testing included assessment of the workflow from input digital 3D file to output physical replica. Similar to the predicate device, the geometric accuracy of printed orthopedic and craniomaxillofacial physical models was assessed via bench testing. Testing showed that the physical models can be printed accurately at less than 1mm mean deviation when compared against the input digital 3D file, and all clinically relevant acceptance criteria was met.
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### Shipping Validation
Simulated distribution and handling testing was performed to assess the packaging for Ricoh 3D Anatomic Models. Testing showed that the packaging adequately protects the product from damage throughout the distribution process.
## VIII. CONCLUSIONS
A comparison of intended use and technological characteristics combined with performance data demonstrates that Ricoh 3D Anatomical Model is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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