K222662 · Canon Medical Informatics, Inc. · LLZ · Oct 14, 2022 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K222662
Device Name
Vitrea CT Cardiac Analysis
Applicant
Canon Medical Informatics, Inc.
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Oct 14, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
Vitrea® Coronary Artery Analysis (CT Cardiac Analysis) is intended for investigating coronary obstructive disease by providing a non-invasive survey of a patient's coronary arteries. Clinicians can select any coronary artery to view the following anatomical references: the highlighted vessel in 3D, two rotatable curved MPR vessel views displayed at 90 degree angles to each other, and cross sections of the vessel. The clinician can semi automatically determine contrasted lumen boundaries, stenosis measurements, and maximum and minimum lumen diameters. In addition, clinicians can edit lumen boundaries and examine Hounsfield unit statistics.
Device Story
Device processes cardiac CTA images from multislice CT scanners (4-slice and above). Core function involves curved multiplanar reformatting (MPR) to visualize coronary arteries. Software performs automatic heart segmentation, zero-click coronary vessel tree segmentation, and labeling of main coronary arteries. New 'Multi-Vessel' preset automatically probes up to 17 additional vessels in coronary trees without labeling. Clinicians use the system to view vessels in 3D, curved MPR, and cross-sections; perform semi-automated lumen boundary detection, stenosis measurements, and plaque burden analysis (SUREPlaque); and edit results. Used in clinical settings by physicians to assess coronary anatomy and obstructive disease. Output assists in clinical decision-making by providing quantitative measurements and anatomical visualizations of coronary vessels.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Internal software verification and validation were performed using cardiac CTA test cases to confirm that the Multi-Vessel Probe feature met requirements and did not negatively impact existing Vitrea AV platform functionality. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Medical image management and processing software. Operates on Vitrea AV platform. Utilizes curved multiplanar reformatting (MPR) for 3D visualization. Features include automatic segmentation, vessel probing, and lumen boundary detection. Software-based; no specific hardware materials or energy sources described. Connectivity via Vitrea AV platform.
Indications for Use
Indicated for investigating coronary obstructive disease in patients undergoing cardiac CTA studies. No specific age or gender restrictions stated.
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).
Predicate Devices
VITREA2 VERSION 3.8 MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING SOFT (K052632)
Reference Devices
Vitrea Advanced Visualization, Version 7.6 (K172855)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Canon Medical Informatics, Inc. % Jay Vaishnav Principal Regulatory Affairs Strategist 5850 Opus Parkway, Suite 300 MINNETONKA MN 55343
### Re: K222662
October 14, 2022
Trade/Device Name: Vitrea CT Cardiac Analysis Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Medical image management and processing system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Dated: August 31, 2022 Received: September 22, 2022
Dear Jay Vaishnav:
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 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
Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
Submission Number (if known)
K222662
Device Name
Vitrea CT Cardiac Analysis
Indications for Use (Describe)
Vitrea® Coronary Artery Analysis (CT Cardiac Analysis) is intended for investigating coronary obstructive disease by providing a non-invasive survey of a patient's coronary arteries.
Clinicians can select any coronary artery to view the following anatomical references: the highlighted vessel in 3D, two rotatable curved MPR vessel views displayed at 90 degree angles to each other, and cross sections of the vessel. The clinician can semi automatically determine contrasted lumen boundaries, stenosis measurements, and maximum and minimum lumen diameters. In addition, clinicians can edit lumen boundaries and examine Hounsfield unit statistics.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> 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) #: K22662 Prepared on: 2022-10-06 Contact Details 21 CFR 807.92(a)(1) Canon Medical Informatics, Inc. Applicant Name Applicant Address 5850 Opus Parkway, Suite 300 Minnetonka MN, 55343 United States (952) 487-9769 Applicant Contact Telephone Applicant Contact Jay Vaishnav, PhD Applicant Contact Email jvaishnav@vitalimages.com Correspondent Name Canon Medical Informatics, Inc. 5850 Opus Parkway, Suite 300, Minnetonka MN 55343, United Correspondent Address States (952) 487-9769 Correspondent Contact Telephone Correspondent Contact Jay Vaishnav Correspondent Contact Email jvaishnav@vitalimages.com Device Name 21 CFR 807.92(a)(2 Device Trade Name Vitrea CT Cardiac Analysis Common Name Medical image management and processing system Classification Name System, Image Processing, Radiological 892.2050 Regulation Number LLZ Product Code Legally Marketed Predicate Devices 21 CFR 807.92(a)(3) Predicate Trade Name (Primary Predicate is listed first) Predicate # Product Code VITREA2 VERSION 3.8 MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING SOFT K052632 LLZ Device Description Summary 21 CFR 807,92(a)(4)
This submission is for the addition of a new feature, the Multi-Vessel preset, to the Vitrea CT Cardiac Analysis application. This application was originally cleared as "CT Coronary Analysis" in the predicate submission K052632 Witreal Image Processing Software). The application resides on the Vitrea AV platform, most recently cleared as K172855 (Vitrea Advanced Visualization, Version 7.6).
The submission is also intended to notify the Agency of the following non-significant changes to the previous clearance, documented by Letters to File (LTF):
· Vessel Tracking for Low kV Scans · Angiographic View
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Canon Medical Informatics, Inc. maintains internal documentation of conformance with design controls for these changes.
### DEVICE FUNCTIONS
This submission is for the addition of a new feature, the Witrea CT Cardiac Analysis application. The application. The application was cleared as "CT Coronary Analysis" in K052632 (Vitrea2 v3.8 Medical Image Processing Software).
The previously cleared Vitea CT Cardiac Analysis option (cleared in the predicate submission K052632 under the name "CT Coronary Analysis") provides a variety of tools and vith clinical CT images of the coronary arteries, heart, and surrounding tisse. The software supports CTA studies acquired by 4-slice and above multislice CT scanners, and includes the following features:
- · Automatic segmentation of the heart from the rest of the anatomy
- · Zero-click coronary vessel tree segmentation and automatic labeling of the three main coronary arteries
- · Selection of any coronary artery for viewing with the Vessel Probe tool with easy centerline review and editing
- · Full Vessel Probe capabilities for coronary arteries including the Lesion Tool, Vessel Walk, and Cath View
· A flythrough preset configured for flying through the coronary vessels (Global Illumination Rendering not available in the flythrough view)
- Unique Heart Mode to automatically orient oblique MPR views to show one short-axis view and two long-axis views
- · Key findings classification during reading of the study for semi-automated structured report generation
- · Measurement of plaque burden between the lumen and the outer wall with the SUREPlaque tool
- · Display of a Transluminal Attenuation Gradient for probed vessels.
This submission adds the new Multi-Vessel preset feature. Whereas the offered initial automated probing and labeling of the three main coronary arteries, the new feature adds an additional initial automated probing (without labeling) of up to seventeen additional vessels in the vessel trees associated with the main coronary arterior tree, the left circumflex artery (LCX) tree, and the right coronary artery (RCA) tree. The tree structure allows edits to the trunk to be reflected on all the branch vessels. In both the subject and the predicate devices, the user has the ability to manually probe an unlimited number of additional vessels. The capability of either manually or automatically "probing" vessels was present in the predicate software.
#### SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS THAT FORM THE BASIS FOR THE DEVICE
The scientific concept underlying the software is the image reconstruction method of curved multiplanar reformatting (MPR), commonly used for the visualization of complex three-dimensional structures, including vessels and treelike vessel structures.
#### SIGNIFICANT PHYSICAL AND PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DEVICE
Internal software verification and validation test cardiac CTA images to ensure that the Vitrea CT Cardiac Analysis software functions remained consistent with the software requirements, integration of the Multi-Vessel Probe feature into the software was successful, and the existing functionality of the Vitrea software platform was not degraded. The software achieved all product release criteria.
## Intended Use/Indications for Use
Vitrea® Coronary Artery Analysis) is intended for investigating coronary obstructive disease by providing a noninvasive survey of a patient's coronary arteries.
Clinicians can select any coronary artery to view the following anatomical references: the highlighted vessel in 3D, two rotatable curved MPR vessel views displayed at 90 degree angles to each other, and cross sections of the clinician can semi automatically determine contrasted lumen boundaries, stenosis measurements, and maximum lumen diameters. In addition, clinicians can edit lumen boundaries and examine Hounsfield unit statistics.
## Indications for Use Comparison
The device has a different IFU statement from the predicate. There are two differences:
· The predicate device bundled multiple software applications, including Cardian Functional Analysis, CT Colonography, VScore, and others. This submission is intended to modify only the Coronary Artery Analysis applications contained in the predicate software are not under review. The predicate IFU statement describing other applications have therefore been removed to reflect that only one application is under review. This change to the IFU is a purely administrative change that does not affect the device's technology or intended use or create a new intended use.
### 21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)
21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)
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- In the predicate device, the relevant application was called "Coronary Artery Analysis." The subject device renames the application to "Vitrea CT Cardiac Analysis." This name change is intended to better describe the software function and more accurately specify that the software application is for analyzing cardiac CT images. The change does not affect the intended use of the software or create a new intended use.
# Technological Comparison
## 21 CFR 807.92(a)(6)
The device has different technological characteristics from the predicate device.
This submission is for the addition of a new feature, the Mitrea CT Cardiac Analysis software application (this application was cleared as part of the predicate device). After a cardiac CTA study was loaded into the predicate device offered initial automatic probing and labeling of the three main coronary arteries. The new Multi-Vessel preset being added in the subject device expands the software's capability to include initial automatic probing (without labeling) of up to 17 additional vessels in the vessel trees associated with the main coronary arterior tree, the left circumflex artery (LCX) tree, and the right coronary artery (RCA) tree.
Once a vessel has been "probed" (whether manually by the software after loading a study), the user can select the vessel, highlight it, view it in curved reformats or cross-sectional view, and view its centerline and contours. The ability to probe vessels either manually or automatically was present in the predicate device. The user has the ability to manually probe an unlimited number of additional vessels after initial automatic probing. The user has the ability to manually edit any automatic results.
# Non-Clinical and/or Clinical Tests Summary & Conclusions 21 CFR 807.92(b)
Internal software verification and validation were completed to ensure that the CT Cardiac Analysis software functions remained consistent with the software requirements, the integration of the software was successful, and that the software did not degrade the existing functionality of the Vitrea AV software achieved all product release criteria.
Validation was performed by producing, and executing cardiac CTA test cases to ensure that features conformed to all new and previously defined specifications and to ensure that any risks were properly mitigated. The software provides the mapping between requirements, designs, risks, test cases, and final test run results.
The software was designed, developed, tested, verified, and validated according to written procedures. Testing confirmed that the software functions according to its requirements without impacting functionality of either the CT Cardiac Analysis application or the Vitrea Advanced Visualization (AV) software platform.
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