Synapse 3D Base Tools is medical imaging software that is intended to provide trained medical professionals with tools to aid them in reading, interpreting, reporting, and treatment planning. Synapse 3D Base Tools accepts DICOM compliant medical images acquired from a variety of imaging devices including, CT, MR, CR, US, NM, PT, and XA, etc. This product is not intended for use with or for the primary diagnostic interpretation of Mammography images. Synapse 3D Base Tools provides several levels of tools to the user: Basic imaging tools for general images, including 2D viewing, volume rendering and 3D volume viewing, orthogonal / oblique / curved Multi-Planar Reconstructions (MPR), Maximum (MIP), Average (RaySum) and Minimum (MinIP) Intensity Projection, 4D volume viewing, image fusion, image subtraction, surface rendering, sector and rectangular shape MPR image viewing, MPR for dental images, creating and displaying multiple MPR images along an object, time-density distribution, basic image processing, noise reduction, CINE, measurements, annotations, reporting, printing, storing, distribution, and general image management and administration tools, etc. - Tools for regional segmentation of anatomical structures within the image data, path definition through vascular and other tubular structures, and boundary detection. - Image viewing tools for modality specific images, including CT PET fusion, ADC image viewing for MR studies. - Imaging tools for CT images including virtual endoscopic viewing and dual energy image viewing. - Imaging tools for MR images including delayed enhancement image viewing, diffusion-weighted MRI image viewing.
Device Story
Synapse 3D Base Tools is medical imaging software for Windows-based PCs; functions as a workstation tool for clinicians to view, process, and analyze DICOM images from various modalities (CT, MR, etc.). Inputs include DICOM images retrieved from PACS or imaging devices via network. Software performs image processing tasks including 2D/3D/4D viewing, MPR, volume rendering, segmentation, boundary detection, and path definition. Includes specific modules for dual-energy CT viewing and PixelShine image enhancement. Outputs are displayed on-screen for clinical interpretation, reporting, and treatment planning; supports printing and storage. Used in clinical settings by trained professionals to assist in diagnostic and treatment workflows. Benefits include improved visualization and quantitative analysis of anatomical structures, aiding clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies were conducted. Evidence consists of bench testing, including system-level functionality, component, integration, usability, and installation testing. Performance of semi-automatic/automatic segmentation, detection, and registration functions was validated using clinical images to confirm accuracy. Dual Energy Analysis module was evaluated via comparative testing on patient data against reference device K133648.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based medical image processing system running on Windows-compatible hardware. Connectivity via DICOM (SCP/SCU) for image retrieval and storage. Features include 2D/3D/4D visualization, MPR, segmentation, and specific analysis tools (dual energy, diffusion-weighted, etc.). Complies with DICOM (PS 3.1-3.20), IEC 62304 (software lifecycle), and ISO 14971 (risk management).
Indications for Use
Indicated for trained medical professionals to aid in reading, interpreting, reporting, and treatment planning using DICOM-compliant medical images (CT, MR, CR, US, NM, PT, XA). Not intended for primary diagnostic interpretation of Mammography images.
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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FUJIFILM Corporation % Jeffrey Wan Manager, Regulatory Affairs FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation 81 Hartwell Avenue, Suite 300 LEXINGTON MA 02421
### Re: K221677
November 10, 2022
Trade/Device Name: Synapse 3D Base Tools v6.6 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Medical image management and processing system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Dated: October 21, 2022 Received: October 21, 2022
Dear Jeffrey Wan:
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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Jessica Lamb
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) K221677
#### Device Name SYNAPSE 3D Base Tools v6.6
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Synapse 3D Base Tools is medical imaging software that is intended to provide trained medical professionals with tools to aid them in reading, interpreting, and treatment planning. Synapse 3D Base Tools accepts DICOM compliant medical images acquired from a variety of imaging devices including, CT, MR, CR, US, NM, PT, and XA, etc. This product is not intended for use with or for the primary diagnostic interpretation of Mammography images.
Synapse 3D Base Tools provides several levels of tools to the user:
Basic imaging tools for general images, including 2D viewing, volume rendering and 3D volume viewing, orthogonal / oblique / curved Multi-Planar Reconstructions (MPR), Average (RaySum) and Minimum (MinIP) Intensity Projection, 4D volume viewing, image subtraction, surface rendering, sector and rectangular shape MPR image viewing, MPR for dental images, creating and displaying multiple MPR images along an object, time-density distribution, basic image processing, noise reduction, CINE, measurements, annotations, reporting, printing, storing, distribution, and general image management and administration tools, etc.
- Tools for regional segmentation of anatomical structures within the image data, path definition through vascular and other tubular structures, and boundary detection.
-Image viewing tools for modality specific images, including CT PET fusion and ADC image viewing for MR studies. -Imaging tools for CT images including virtual endoscopic viewing and dual energy image viewing.
-Imaging tools for MR images including delayed enhancement image viewing, diffusion-weighted MRI image viewing.
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# 510(k) Summary
| Date Prepared: | November 7, 2022 |
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| Submitter's Information: | FUJIFILM Corporation<br>26-30 NISHIAZABU, 2-CHOME<br>MINATO-KU, TOKYO 106-8620 |
| Contact Person: | Jeffrey Wan<br>Manager, Regulatory Affairs<br>Telephone: (201) 675-8947<br>Email: jeffrey.wan@fujifilm.com |
| Device Trade Name: | Synapse 3D Base Tools |
| Device Common Names: | Medical image management and processing system |
| Device Classification Name: | System, Image Processing, Radiological |
| Product Code: | LLZ |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.2050 |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Panel: | Radiology |
| Predicate Devices: | Synapse 3D Base Tools (K203103)<br>FUJIFILM Corporation |
| Reference Devices | syngo.CT Dual Energy (K133648)<br>Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.<br>PixelShine (K161625)<br>AlgoMedica |
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# 1. Description of the Device
Synapse 3D Base Tools (V6.6) (this submission) is updated software of previously-cleared Synapse 3D Base Tools (V6.1) (cleared by CDRH via K203103 on February 9, 2021.
The 3D image analysis software Synapse 3D Base Tools (V6.6) is medical application software running on Windows server/client configuration installed on commercial general-purpose Windows-compatible computers. It offers software tools which can be used by trained professionals to interpret medical images obtained from various medical devices, to create reports, or to develop treatment plans.
Synapse 3D Base Tools is connected through DICOM standard to medical devices such as CT, MR, CR, US, NM, PT, XA, etc. and to a PACS system storing data generated by these medical devices, and it retrieves image data via network communications based on the DICOM standard. The retrieved image data are stored on the local disk managed by Synapse 3D Base Tools (V6.6), and the associated image-related information of the image data is registered in its database and is used for display, image processing, analysis, etc. Images newly created by Synapse 3D Base Tools (V6.6) not only can be display, but also can be printed on a hardcopy using a DICOM printer or a Windows printer.
Synapse 3D Base Tools (V6.6) is a basic software module that works with other cleared clinical applications, including Synapse 3D Cardiac Tools (K200973), Synapse 3D Perfusion Analysis (K162287), Synapse 3D Lung and Abdomen Analysis (K130542), Synapse 3D Liver and Kidney Analysis (K142521), Synapse 3D Nodule Analysis (K120679), Synapse 3D Colon Analysis (K123566), Synapse 3D Tensor Analysis (K141514) and Synapse 3D Blood Flow Analysis (K191544). All these software modules consist of the Synapse 3D product family.
Synapse 3D Base Tools can be integrated with Fujifilm's Synapse PACS, and can be used as a part of a Synapse system. Synapse 3D Base Tools also can be integrated with Fujifilm's Synapse Cardiovascular for cardiology purposes.
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# 2. Indications for Use
Synapse 3D Base Tools is medical imaging software that is intended to provide trained medical professionals with tools to aid them in reading, interpreting, reporting, and treatment planning. Synapse 3D Base Tools accepts DICOM compliant medical images acquired from a variety of imaging devices including, CT, MR, CR, US, NM, PT, and XA, etc. This product is not intended for use with or for the primary diagnostic interpretation of Mammography images. Synapse 3D Base Tools provides several levels of tools to the user: Basic imaging tools for general images, including 2D viewing, volume rendering and 3D volume viewing, orthogonal / oblique / curved Multi-Planar Reconstructions (MPR), Maximum (MIP), Average (RaySum) and Minimum (MinIP) Intensity Projection, 4D volume viewing, image fusion, image subtraction, surface rendering, sector and rectangular shape MPR image viewing, MPR for dental images, creating and displaying multiple MPR images along an object, time-density distribution, basic image processing, noise reduction, CINE, measurements, annotations, reporting, printing, storing, distribution, and general image management and administration tools, etc.
- Tools for regional segmentation of anatomical structures within the image data, path definition through vascular and other tubular structures, and boundary detection.
- Image viewing tools for modality specific images, including CT PET fusion, ADC image viewing for MR studies.
- Imaging tools for CT images including virtual endoscopic viewing and dual energy image viewing.
- Imaging tools for MR images including delayed enhancement image viewing, diffusion-weighted MRI image viewing.
# 3. Substantial Equivalence Comparison
Synapse 3D Base Tools has the same intended use, similar labeling, and clinical application tools as those of the cleared predicate device Synapse 3D Base Tools (K203103). The device features and technical characteristics comparison with predicates is shown as Table 1 Device Features and Technical Characteristics Comparison Matrix.
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| Device Parameters | Synapse 3D<br>Base Tools<br>(V6.6)<br>(This<br>submission) | Synapse 3D Base<br>Tools(V6.1)<br>(K203103)<br>(Primary<br>predicate device) | Comparison |
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| Classification Name | System, Image<br>Processing,<br>Radiological | System, Image<br>Processing,<br>Radiological | Same |
| Regulatory Number | 892.2050 | 892.2050 | Same |
| Product Code | LLZ | LLZ | Same |
| Classification | Class II | Class II | Same |
| Review Panel | Radiology | Radiology | Same |
| 2D Viewing | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Image<br>Storing<br>(DICOM SCP) | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Image Communication<br>(DICOM SCU) | Yes | Yes | Same |
| DICOM<br>Interface<br>(SCP/SCU) | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Printing<br>(DICOM<br>SCU) | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Measurements (2D and<br>3D) | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Annotations -<br>Standardized and Free<br>Text | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Reporting | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Cine | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Volume Rendering and<br>3D Viewing | Yes | Yes | Same |
| MPR<br>- orthogonal /<br>oblique / curved<br>Multi-Planar<br>Reconstructions<br>(MPR),<br>- Sector and<br>rectangular shape<br>MPR image | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Device Parameters | Synapse 3D<br>Base Tools<br>(V6.6)<br>(This<br>submission) | Synapse 3D Base<br>Tools(V6.1)<br>(K203103)<br>(Primary<br>predicate device) | Comparison |
| MPR for dental<br>images<br>Multiple MPR<br>images along an<br>object (Slicer) | Yes | Yes | |
| Maximum, Average,<br>Minimum Intensity<br>Projection | Yes | Yes | Same |
| 4D viewing | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Image fusion | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Surface rendering | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Image subtraction (3D) | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Time-density<br>distribution | Yes | Yes | Same |
| General image data<br>management and<br>administration tools | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Segmentation | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Path definition | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Boundary detection | Yes | Yes | Same |
| CT PET fusion | Yes | Yes | Same |
| ADC image viewing<br>(MRI) | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Virtual Endoscopic<br>Simulator | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Diffusion-weighted<br>MRI Data Analysis | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Delayed Enhancement<br>Image Viewing | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Dual Energy image | Yes | No | Added application of dual |
| Device Parameters | Synapse 3D<br>Base Tools<br>(V6.6)<br>(This<br>submission) | Synapse 3D Base<br>Tools(V6.1)<br>(K203103)<br>(Primary<br>predicate device) | Comparison |
| viewing | | | energy image viewing.<br>Note: The dual energy<br>image viewing feature is<br>the same as the feature<br>available on the syngo.CT<br>Dual Energy ("Reference<br>Device"), which was<br>cleared by the FDA under<br>K133648. Therefore, this<br>added feature does not<br>raise different questions of<br>safety and effectiveness. |
| PixelShine | Yes | No | This feature is the<br>embedded functionality of<br>previously-cleared<br>PixelShine (cleared by<br>CDRH via K161625). |
| Product Availability | Software<br>Product | Software Product | Same |
| Hardware Platform | Windows PC | Windows PC | Same |
Table 1 Device Features and Technical Characteristics Comparison Matrix
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# 4. Safety Information
Synapse 3D Base Tools introduces no new safety or efficacy issues other than those already identified with the predicate devices. As part of the Risk Management process, appropriate preventive measures in response to the results of the Hazard Analysis have been taken in accordance with the November 4, 2021 issue of the "DRAFT Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions." The Synapse 3D Base Tools labeling contains instructions for use and necessary cautions, warnings and notes to provide the safe and effective use of the device.
# 5. Testing and Performance Information
## Nonclinical testing result:
The purpose of Software Development Process for Synapse 3D Base Tools is to carry out the activities relating to the establishment of the software development plan (or plans) for definitely conducting software hazard analysis, risk management, requirement analysis, architectural
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design, the design specification, unit implementation and verification, software integration and integration testing, software system test, software release, software maintenance. The main activities in software development process are described as follows.
- . Software development plan
- Software hazard analysis and risk management .
- Software requirements analysis/specification ●
- Software architectural design ●
- Software detailed design specification ●
- Software unit module implementation and verification
- Software integration and system testing ●
## Clinical tests:
The subject of this 510(k) notification, Synapse 3D Base Tools does not require clinical studies to support safety and effectiveness of the software.
## Verification and Validation:
Testing for verification and validation involved system level functionality test, component testing, verification testing, integration testing, usability testing, installation/upgrade testing, labeling testing, as well as the testing for risk mitigations associated with the risk management process. In addition, benchmark performance testing was conducted using actual clinical images to help demonstrate that the semi-automatic or automatic segmentation, detection, and registration functions implemented in Synapse 3D Base Tools achieved the expected accuracy performance. Pass/Fail criteria were based on the requirements and intended use of the product. Test results showed that all tests passed successfully according to the design specifications. All of the different components of the Synapse 3D Base Tools software have been stress tested to ensure that the system as a whole provides all the capabilities necessary to operate according to its intended use and in a manner substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. The Dual Energy Analysis module was evaluated via comparative testing on patient data with the reference device syngo.CT Dual Energy (K133648).
## Cybersecurity:
The confidentiality, integrity and availability are maintained by Synapse 3D Base Tools in accordance with Section 6 of the Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices; Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff (October 2, 2014).
Synapse 3D Base Tools is connected through DICOM standard to medical devices and to a PACS system storing data generated by these medical devices, and it retrieves image data via network communication based on the DICOM standard. Therefore Synapse 3D Base Tools assures an adequate degree of protection for cybersecurity.
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## Performance standards:
- Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Set (PS 3.1 3.20) (2016). .
- IEC 62304 Edition 1.1 2015-06, Medical Device Software Software Life Cycle Processes.
- ISO 14971:2019 2019-12-10, Medical Devices Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices.
# 6. Conclusion
Performance tests were conducted to test the functionality of the subject device, Synapse 3D Base Tools. Results of all conducted testing were acceptable in supporting the claim of substantial equivalence.
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