K221478 · Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. · LLZ · Nov 1, 2022 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K221478
Device Name
Dolphin Blue Imaging
Applicant
Patterson Dental Supply, Inc.
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Nov 1, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 software is designed for use by specialized dental practices for capturing, storing and presenting patient images and assisting in treatment planning and case diagnosis. Results produced by the software's diagnostic and treatment planning tools are dependent on the interpretation of trained and licensed practitioners.
Device Story
Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 is a web-based software suite for dental specialty practices; manages 2D images and X-rays; assists in treatment planning and case diagnosis. Input: patient images/X-rays. Processing: cephalometric digitizing to identify anatomical landmarks; calculation of cephalometric measurements based on patient demographics (race, gender, age); superimposition of multiple digitized X-ray tracings to visualize anatomical changes. Output: displayed measurements, tracing lines, and superimposition overlays. Used in dental clinics by practitioners to facilitate diagnosis and orthodontic/surgical planning. Healthcare providers interpret software outputs to inform clinical decisions. Benefits include efficient case management, accurate diagnostic planning, and improved communication for multidisciplinary cases.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Verification and validation activities confirmed software functions as designed, meeting all performance specifications and hazard mitigations. Testing included unit, performance, manual, integration, and system/regression testing. Risk management performed per ISO 14971.
Technological Characteristics
Web-based software application; compatible with Windows 10+ and Mac OS X 10.1+. Connectivity via HTTPS for secure data transmission. Integrates with DICOM-compatible imaging systems. Developed per IEC 62304 and EN ISO 13485. Features include cephalometric digitizing, measurement calculation, and image superimposition. Database management via secure server infrastructure.
Indications for Use
Indicated for specialized dental practices to capture, store, and present patient images, and assist in treatment planning and case diagnosis. Intended for use by trained and licensed practitioners.
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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November 1, 2022
Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. % Erin Daly Senior Regulatory Manager Dolphin Imaging & Management Solutions 9200 Oakdale Avenue, Ste 500 CHATSWORTH CA 91311
# Re: K221478
Trade/Device Name: Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Medical image management and processing system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Dated: September 26, 2022 Received: September 27, 2022
Dear Erin Daly:
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
Laurel Burk, Ph.D. Assistant Director Diagnostic X-Ray Systems Team DHT8B: Division of Imaging Devices and Electronic Products OHT8: 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) K221478
Device Name Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 software is designed for use by specialized dental practices for capturing, storing and presenting patient images and assisting in treatment planning and case diagnosis. Results produced by the software's diagnostic and treatment planning tools are dependent on the interpretation of trained and licensed practitioners.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
__ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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1031 Mendota Heights Road Saint Paul, MN 55120 800.328.5536
# 510(K) SUMMARY
Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 K221478
### Applicant Information:
Patterson Companies 1031 Mendota Heights Road, Saint Paul, MN 55120 Telephone: (608) 345-4888 Contact: Erin Daly Date Prepared: September 9, 2022
Trade Name/ Classification: Proprietary Name: Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 Classification Name/ Class: Medical image management and processing system Common Name: Medical image management and processing system Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Product Code: LLZ Classification Panel: Radiology Devices
#### Predicate Device:
Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 is substantially equivalent to the following FDA approved predicate devices with regard to indications for use, performance, and technological characteristics.
510K Number: K110430 Trade Name: Dolphin Imaging Manufacturer: Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. Classification: II Regulation Number: 892.2050 Product Code: LLZ Classification Panel: Radiology Device
#### Reference Device:
510K Number: K132342 Trade Name: XVWeb Manufacturer: Apteryx, Inc. Classification: II Regulation Number: 892.2050 Product Code: LLZ Classification Panel: Radiology Device
| Device Name | Dolphin Blue Imaging<br>2.0<br>(Proposed device) | Dolphin Imaging<br>(Primary Predicate) | Apteryx<br>(Reference Predicate) |
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| 510(k) | K221478 | K110430 | K132342 |
| Classification | Device Class: II<br>Classification Code:<br>LLZ | Device Class: II<br>Classification Code:<br>LLZ | Device Class: II<br>Classification Code: LLZ |
| Intended Use | Dolphin Blue Imaging<br>2.0 software is designed<br>for use by specialized<br>dental practices for<br>capturing, storing and | Dolphin Imaging<br>software is designed<br>for use by specialized<br>dental practices for<br>capturing, | XVWeb is a Picture Archiving<br>and Communications System<br>(PACS) that enables dental<br>facilities to query and access<br>digitally stored hard and soft |
| | | | |
| | presenting patient images and assisting in treatment planning and case diagnosis. Results produced by the software's diagnostic and treatment planning tools are dependent on the interpretation of trained and licensed practitioners. | storing and presenting patient images and assisting in treatment planning and case diagnosis. Results produced by the software's diagnostic and treatment planning tools are dependent on the interpretation of trained and licensed practitioners. | tissue intraoral /extraoral radiological images using an internet/web browser. A web-based interface provides users the needed functionality to display patient images and studies in commercially available web browsers. Patient images/studies can be accessed by users locally within the system or across a wide-area network at distributed locations. Acquisition can be included via integration with a DICOM-compatible imaging application or server configured to forward images to the XV Web database. The system allows users to: manipulate (e.g. rotate, flip, etc.): enhance (e.g. increase or decrease brightness/contrast, gamma correction); add labels (e.g. measurements, lines, arrows, etc.), annotations to patient images/studies and other relevant operations for diagnostic purposes. XVWeb is designed for medium-to-large dental practices and is intended for trained dental professionals and technicians to access, manipulate, and enhance dental images for diagnostic purposes only. |
| Features | | | |
| Image<br>manipulation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Image printing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cephalometric<br>tracing and<br>analysis | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Tracing/Image<br>superimposition | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| General | | | |
| Windows<br>compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TWAIN<br>compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Predefined and<br>custom analysis<br>tools | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Digital imaging<br>software<br>integration<br>capability | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Practice<br>management<br>software<br>integration<br>capability | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Technical<br>Characteristics | | | |
| Web-based<br>application | Yes | No | Yes |
| Interface Secure<br>data transmission<br>(HTTPS) | Yes | No | Yes |
| Database<br>Management and<br>Storage Secure<br>server and<br>Infrastructure | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
#### Table 1- Substantial Equivalence Summary
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#### Description of Device:
Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 software is designed for use by specialized dental practices for capturing, storing and presenting patient images and assisting in treatment planning and case diagnosis. Results produced by the software's diagnostic and treatment planning tools are dependent on the interpretation of trained and licensed practitioners.
Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 is a software that provides imaging, diagnostics, and case presentation capabilities for dental specialty professionals. The Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 suite of software products is a collection of modules that together provide a comprehensive toolset for the dental specialty practitioner. Users can easily manage 2D images and x-rays; accurately diagnose and treatment plan, quickly communicate and present cases to patients and can work efficiently with colleagues on multidisciplinary cases. The below functionalities make up the medical device modules:
# Tracing Module
If a patient record contains a suitable image, cephalometric digitizing can be utilized to establish the locations of specific anatomical features. The inter-relational positions of these landmarks are used to render tracing lines and calculate cephalometric measurements, which are used in diagnosing patients and planning orthodontic and/or surgical procedures. An extensive library of existing cephalometric analyses is included with the software. The Blue Imaging server is used to manipulate the cephalometric landmark data. Storage in the patient's data record is done by utilizing Dolphin Data Storage.
#### Measurements Module
For images containing cephalometric tracing data, the user can view a list of measurements calculated according to the specific cephalometric analysis selected to view. Since digitized images contain only the locations of specific points (landmarks) on the patient anatomy, measurements lists are calculated in real-time by the Dolphin Blue Ceph server. Calculations take into consideration the race, gender, age, and customizable normal measurement values for a patient to indicate deviations from the accepted normal measurements.
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# Superimpositions Module
If a patient record contains multiple x-ray images for which cephalometric data has been digitized, the resulting tracings can be overlaid to indicate changes and/or differences in the anatomy. These overlays (superimpositions) are displayed and manipulated within the Dolphin Blue Ceph user interface. The Dolphin Blue Ceph server is responsible for calculating and rendering superimpositions in real-time.
The computer hardware used to access the web application must meet the following requirements:
- . Operating System: Windows 10 or newer, Mac OS X (10.1 Yosemite) or newer
- Intel Core i5 Processor .
- 8 GB RAM .
- 500 GB Hard Drive .
- Gigabit Ethernet Adapter .
- Screen Resolution 1366x768 .
- Intel USB Chipset with USB 2.0 Ports (the number of ports needed will be based on what hardware will be used . on the workstation)
- . Web Browser:
- Google Chrome (Latest version & latest 1) o
- O *Recommended
- Microsoft Edge (Latest version & latest 1) o
- Mozilla Firefox (Latest version & latest 1) O
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#### Indications For Use:
Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 software is designed for use by specialized dental practices for capturing, storing and presenting patient images and assisting in treatment planning and case diagnosis. Results produced by the software's diagnostic and treatment planning tools are dependent on the interpretation of trained and licensed practitioners.
#### Performance Data/Safety and Effectiveness:
Software Documentation for a Moderate Level of Concern software Document "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices" issued on May 11, 2005, is included as part of this submission.
Verification and Validation activities have been successfully performed on the software package, including assurance that functions work as designed, performance requirements and specifications have been met, and that all hazard mitigations have been fully implemented. All testing has met the predetermined acceptance values. Traceability of the requirements specified in the requirement specifications and functions is ensured during component integration, software validation and system testing.
Risk Management has been ensured via risk analyses in compliance with ISO 14971 to identify and provide mitigation to potential hazards beginning early in the design cycle and continuing throughout the development of the product. Patterson Companies adheres to recognized and established industry standards for development including EN ISO 13485 and IEC 62304.
The device labeling contains instructions for use and any necessary cautions and warnings to provide for safe and effective use of the device.
Cybersecurity information in accordance with FDA Guidance documents issued October 2, 2014, has been provided. The software has specific cybersecurity controls to prevent unauthorized access, modifications, misuse, or denial of use. Additionally, controls are enabled to prevent the unauthorized use of information that is stored, accessed, or transferred between the software and external devices.
The device is designed and manufactured in accordance with Quality System Regulations as outlined in 21 CFR 820.30.
| Usability (IEC) | Medical devices- Part 1: Application of usability |
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| IEC 62366 | engineering to medical devices |
| Software (IEC) | Medical device software- Software life cycle process |
| ANSI/AAMI/IEC 62304: 2006 & A1:2016 | |
| DICOM (NEMA) | Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine<br>(DICOM) |
| Risk Management | Medical devices- Application of risk management to |
| 14971:2019 | medical devices |
Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 is designed in conformance with the following FDA recognized standards:
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All Specifications of Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 are verified by several tests before release. Non-clinical testing, including verification tests, evaluated:
- . Unit testing
- . Performance Testing
- Manual Testing ●
- . Integration Testing
- System and Regression testing ●
#### Unit Testing
Engineers perform unit testing before checking in code changes, to validate for the intended functionality. Code changes are validated for compilation upon check-in via an automated build process.
#### Performance Testing
Performance testing verifies the system stability and response under a specified workload and is conducted for each release. Data sets are utilized while testing several categories and evaluating if the page counts verify the system stability.
#### Manual Testing
Manual testing verifies the functions and features of the Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 product as an end-user would use the application to verify the software is working as designed and required. Manual tests are pre-defined
#### Integration Testing
Integration testing verifies the interconnections between applications and systems function correctly and evaluates whether systems or components pass data and control correctly to one another.
#### System and Regression Testing
System and regression testing are executed as part of the final testing on a release of a product. The plan includes the following as applicable:
- a) System Tests executed as regression tests
- b) Integration Tests executed as regression tests
- c) other tests, such as exploratory testing executed as regression tests
#### Substantial Equivalence Conclusion:
Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 software was designed, tested, and validated according to written procedures. These procedures specify individuals within the organization responsible for developing product specifications, coding, testing, validating, and maintenance. Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 has successfully completed integration testing/verification testing and beta validation. In addition, potential hazards have been evaluated and controlled to an acceptable level.
Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 has similar function of Cephalometric tracing and tracing/image superimposition like its predicate device. Dolphin Imaging is a desktop-based software and Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 a web-based software, the difference does not raise any new questions regarding safety or effectiveness of the device. Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 features were modeled after Dolphin Imaging features. Thus, Dolphin Blue Imaging 2.0 is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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