Spine CAMP™ is a fully-automated software that analyzes X-ray images of the spine to produce reports that contain static and/or motion metrics. Spine CAMP™ can be used to obtain metrics from sagittal plane radiographs of the lumbar and/or cervical spine and it can be used to visualize intervertebral motion via an image registration method referred to as "stabilization." The radiographic metrics can be used to characterize and assess spinal health in accordance with established guidance. For example, common clinical uses include assessing spinal stability, alignment, degeneration, fusion, motion preservation, and implant performance. The metrics produced by Spine CAMP™ are intended to be used to support qualified and licensed professional healthcare practitioners in clinical decision-making for skeletally mature patients of age 18 and above.
Device Story
Spine CAMP™ is a server-based, fully-automated image processing software for analyzing sagittal plane X-ray images of the lumbar and cervical spine. It replaces manual landmark specification and registration processes found in predicate devices with non-adaptive AI models. The device takes DICOM X-ray images as input; performs vertebral body detection, landmark specification, and registration; and calculates distances, angles, and linear/angular displacements. It produces reports, annotated images, and visualizations of intervertebral motion (stabilization). Used by trained healthcare professionals in clinical settings to support decision-making regarding spinal health, stability, and implant performance. The output provides quantitative metrics that assist clinicians in assessing spinal conditions. The device does not replace human interpretation; clinical intervention remains required.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance validated using a dataset of 215 lateral cervical and 232 lateral lumbar spine radiographs previously analyzed by five experienced operators using the predicate device. Statistical correlation and equivalence tests confirmed that Spine CAMP™ outputs (vertebral landmark coordinates, image calibration, and radiographic metrics) were statistically equivalent to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Server-based software; DICOM input; non-adaptive machine learning algorithms for vertebral body detection, landmark specification, and registration. Performs 2D motion analysis and image stabilization. Requires human intervention for interpretation.
Indications for Use
Indicated for skeletally mature patients (age 18+) requiring analysis of sagittal plane lumbar and/or cervical spine X-rays to assess spinal health, including stability, alignment, degeneration, fusion, motion preservation, and implant performance.
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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Medical Metrics, Inc. c/o Kirk Johnson Director of Regulatory and Quality Affairs 2121 Sage Road HOUSTON, TEXAS 77056
October 18, 2022
Re: K221632
Trade/Device Name: Spine CAMPTM Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Medical Image Management And Processing System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: QIH Dated: September 12, 2022 Received: September 12, 2022
Dear Kirk Johnson:
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, Ph.D. Assistant Director Imaging Software Team DHT8B: Division of Radiological 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) K221632
Device Name Spine CAMPTM
### Indications for Use (Describe)
Spine CAMP™ is a fully-automated software that analyzes X-ray images of the spine to produce reports that contain static and/or motion metrics. Spine CAMP™ can be used to obtain metrics from sagittal plane radiographs of the lumbar and/or cervical spine and it can be used to visualize intervertebral motion via an image registration method referred to as "stabilization". The radiographic metrics can be used to characterize and assess spinal health in accordance with established guidance. For example, common clinical uses include assessing spinal stability, alignment, degeneration, fusion, motion preservation, and implant performance. The metrics produced by Spine CAMP™ are intended to be used to support qualified and licensed professional healthcare practitioners in clinical decision-making for skeletally mature patients of age 18 and above.
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
## 510(K) # K221632
| Submitter Information [21 CFR 807.929(a)(1)] | | |
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| Name | Medical Metrics, Inc. | |
| Address | 2121 Sage Road, Suite 300<br>Houston, Texas 77056 | |
| Phone number | +1 713 850-7500 | |
| Fax number | +1 713 850-7527 | |
| Establishment Registration<br>Number | Pending 510(k) clearance and marketing of device | |
| Name of contact person | Kirk Johnson | |
| Date prepared | 17-October-2022 | |
| Name of the device [21 CFR 807.92(a)(2)] | | |
| Trade name | Spine CAMP™ | |
| Classification name | Automated Radiological Image Processing Software | |
| Review panel | Radiology | |
| Regulation Number | 892.2050 | |
| Product Code | QIH | |
| Legally marketed device to which<br>equivalence is claimed<br>[21 CFR 807.92(a)(3)] | KIMAX QMA® (K022585) | |
| Device description<br>[21 CFR 807.92(a)(4)] | Spine CAMP™ is a fully-automated image processing software<br>device. It is designed to be used with X-ray images and is<br>intended to aid medical professionals in the measurement and<br>assessment of spinal parameters. Spine CAMP™ is capable of<br>calculating distances, angles, linear displacements, angular<br>displacements, and mathematical combinations of these metrics<br>to characterize the morphology, alignment, and motion of the<br>spine. These analysis results are presented in the form of<br>reports, annotated images, and visualizations of intervertebral<br>motion to support their interpretation. | |
| Indications for use<br>[21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)] | Spine CAMP™ is a fully-automated software that analyzes X-<br>ray images of the spine to produce reports that contain static<br>and/or motion metrics. Spine CAMP™ can be used to obtain<br>metrics from sagittal plane radiographs of the lumbar and/or<br>cervical spine and it can be used to visualize intervertebral<br>motion via an image registration method referred to as<br>"stabilization." The radiographic metrics can be used to<br>characterize and assess spinal health in accordance with<br>established guidance. For example, common clinical uses<br>include assessing spinal stability, alignment, degeneration,<br>fusion, motion preservation, and implant performance. The<br>metrics produced by Spine CAMP™ are intended to be used to<br>support qualified and licensed professional healthcare<br>practitioners in clinical decision-making for skeletally mature<br>patients of age 18 and above. | |
| Summary of the technological characteristics of the device compared to the predicate device<br>[21 CFR 807.92(a)(6)] | | |
| Feature | Spine CAMP™<br>(Subject Device) | KIMAX QMA®<br>(Predicate Device K022585) |
| Classification Name | Automated Radiological Image<br>Processing Software | System, Image Processing,<br>Radiological |
| Product Code | QIH* | LLZ |
| | * The product code for the predicate device is LLZ. The QIH product code was created subsequent to clearance of the predicate device and appears to be a better match for Spine CAMP™ than LLZ since Spine CAMP™ employs non-adaptive machine learning algorithms that were trained from data generated by the predicate device to automate the radiological image processing and analysis. | |
| Runs on Server | Yes | Yes |
| Image Input | DICOM | AVI, DICOM, JPEG, TIFF, BMP |
| Anatomical Area | Spine | Musculoskeletal (including Spine) |
| Image Processing | Vertebral body detection;<br>Vertebral body landmark<br>specification; Vertebral body<br>registration | Landmark specification; rigid body<br>registration |
| Linear Measurements | Yes | Yes |
| Angular Measurements | Yes | Yes |
| 2D Motion Analysis | Yes | Yes |
| Image Registration | Yes | Yes |
| Display of Image Alignment /<br>Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Clinical Reporting | Yes | Yes |
| Human Intervention for<br>Interpretation | Required | Required |
| Intended User | Trained professionals | Trained professionals |
| Comparison Summary | | |
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Spine CAMP™ is designed to utilize the same analysis methodology as the predicate device, KIMAX QMA®, except that software operations performed manually in the predicate device software are automated in Spine CAMP™ through the use of non-adaptive Al models – specifically for lumbar and cervical spine X-rays. The types of inputs and outputs are identical between the two devices. The data labels used to train Spine CAMP™'s AI models were derived directly from the KIMAX QMA® technology. Similarly, substantial equivalence between Spine CAMP™ and the predicate device was established by directly running the same images through both systems and evaluating the correlation and statistical equivalence of their outputs.
### Performance Data [21 CFR 807.92(b)]
### Summary of bench tests (non-clinical) conducted for determination of substantial equivalence [21 CFR 807.92(b)(1)]
Software verification and validation testing was completed to demonstrate functionality of the device across multiple datasets that had not been used to train any of the Al models and that had ground truth established directly from the predicate device. Ground-truth results for these validation datasets were obtained from experienced operators using the predicate device. The software functioned as intended and all results observed were as expected.
Additional bench testing was performed by evaluating Spine CAMP™'s performance on a large dataset that was previously analyzed by five experienced operators using the predicate device. This dataset included 215 lateral cervical spine radiographs and 232 lateral lumbar spine radiographs. Statistical correlations and equivalence tests were performed by directly comparing vertebral landmark coordinates, image calibration, and radiographic metrics between Spine CAMP™ and the predicate device. This analysis demonstrated correlation and statistical equivalence for all variables evaluated.
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Summary of clinical tests conducted for determination of substantial equivalence or of clinical information [21 CFR 807.92(b)(2)]
This section is not applicable to this submission. Clinical Data are not included.
### Conclusions drawn [21 CFR 807.92(b)(3)]
Spine CAMP™ is as safe and effective as the predicate device. The subject device has the same intended use and indications for use as its predicate device. Their technological characteristics and principles of operations are very similar. The minor differences between the subject and predicate devices (i.e., methods by which the inputs to the results calculator are produced) do not raise new or different questions regarding safety and effectiveness when used as labeled. Performance data was evaluated by providing the same input images to both the subject device and the predicate device and demonstrated that the outputs were statistically equivalent.
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