K231607 · Axial Medical Printing Limited · LLZ · Jan 24, 2024 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K231607
Device Name
Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service
Applicant
Axial Medical Printing Limited
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Jan 24, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device, Pediatric
Indications for Use
Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service is intended for use as a cloud-based service and image segmentation Framework for the transfer of DICOM imaging information from a medical scanner to an output file, which can be used for the fabrication of physical replicas of the output file using additive manufacturing methods. The output file or physical replica can be used for treatment planning and/or diagnostic purposes in the field of orthopedic, maxillofacial, and cardiovascular applications in adults. The or physical replica may also be used for pediatrics between the ages of 12 and 21 years of age in cardiovascular applications. Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service should be used with other diagnostic tools and expert clinical judgment.
Device Story
Cloud-based service and image segmentation framework; processes DICOM imaging (CT/CTA) from medical scanners. Transforms imaging data into output files for additive manufacturing of physical replicas. Used in hospitals by clinicians for treatment planning and diagnostic purposes in orthopedic, maxillofacial, and cardiovascular fields. Healthcare providers use the output (digital file or physical model) alongside other diagnostic tools and clinical judgment to assist in patient care. Benefits include enhanced visualization and planning for complex anatomical cases.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Software verification and validation performed per FDA guidance for Moderate Level of Concern software. Measurement accuracy validated to +/- 0.7mm. Printing of physical replicas validated for accuracy across compatible printers.
Technological Characteristics
Cloud-based software service; supports CT and CTA modalities. Features include automated segmentation tools with smart editing, volume rendering, and ROI quantification. Connectivity via internet browser (Internet Explorer 11 or equivalent).
Indications for Use
Indicated for adults requiring treatment planning or diagnostic support in orthopedic, maxillofacial, and cardiovascular applications, and for pediatric patients aged 12-21 years in cardiovascular applications. Uses DICOM imaging (CT/CTA) to generate output files for additive manufacturing of physical replicas.
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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Axial Medical Printing Limited % Sujith Shetty Executive Vice President Maxis Medical LLC 3031 Tisch Way, Suite 1010 San Jose, California 95128
January 24, 2024
Re: K231607
Trade/Device Name: Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Medical Image Management And Processing System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Dated: December 28, 2023 Received: January 2, 2024
Dear Sujith Shetty:
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 (the 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 available 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
Jessica Lamb Assistant Director Imaging Software Team DHT8B: Division of Radiologic 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) K231607
Device Name Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service is intended for use as a cloud-based service and image segmentation Framework for the transfer of DICOM imaging information from a medical scanner to an output file, which can be used for the fabrication of physical replicas of the output file using additive manufacturing methods.
The output file or physical replica can be used for treatment planning and/or diagnostic purposes in the field of orthopedic, maxillofacial, and cardiovascular applications in adults. The or physical replica may also be used for pediatrics between the ages of 12 and 21 years of age in cardiovascular applications.
Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service should be used with other diagnostic tools and expert clinical judgment.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| 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
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CRF 807.92.
## 510 (k) number: K231607
### Applicant Information
Axial Medical Printing Limited 17A Ormeau Avenue Belfast BT2 8HD United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)28 90183590
### Contact Person
Joanne Flatley, QA/RA Lead
### Device Information
| Trade Name | Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service |
|-----------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name | Medical image management and processing system |
| Classification number | 892.2050 |
| Regulatory Class | II |
| Product Code | LLZ |
### Predicate Device
Table 1 - Predicate Device
| Name | Manufacturer | 510(k)# |
|---------|-----------------------------------|---------|
| Axial3D | Axial Medical Printing<br>Limited | K221511 |
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This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall. No reference devices were used in this submission.
## Device Description
Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service is a secure, highly available cloud-based image processing, segmentation, and 3D modelling framework for the transfer of imaging information either as a digital file or as a 3D printed physical model.
### Indications for Use
Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service is intended for use as a cloud-based service and image segmentation framework for the transfer of DICOM imaging information from a medical scanner to an output file, which can be used for the fabrication of physical replicas of the output file using additive manufacturing methods.
The output file or physical replica can be used for treatment planning and/or diagnostic purposes in the field of orthopedic, maxillofacial, and cardiovascular applications in adults. The output file or physical replica may also be used for pediatrics between the ages of 12 and 21 years of age in cardiovascular applications.
Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service should be used in conjunction with other diagnostic tools and expert clinical judgment.
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## Comparison of Intended Use to Predicate Devices
| | Table 2 - Predicate Device Comparison: Intended Use | |
|--|-----------------------------------------------------|--|
| Attribute | Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service<br>(Proposed Device) | Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service<br>(Predicate Device) | Comparison |
|-------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device<br>Manufacturer | Axial Medical Printing<br>Limited | Axial Medical Printing<br>Limited | Equivalent |
| Device Name | Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service | Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service | Equivalent |
| Device Trade or<br>Proprietary Name | Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service | Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service | Equivalent |
| 510(k) Number | K231607 | K221511 | N/A |
| Device<br>Regulation<br>Name: | Medical image<br>management and<br>processing system | Medical image<br>management and<br>processing system | Equivalent |
| Device<br>Regulation<br>Number: | 21 CFR 892.2050 | 21 CFR 892.2050 | Equivalent |
| Device Product<br>Code: | LLZ | LLZ | Equivalent |
| Device<br>Classification<br>FDA: | Class II | Class II | Equivalent |
| Indication for Use | Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service is<br>intended for use as a<br>cloud-based service and<br>image segmentation<br>framework for the transfer<br>of DICOM imaging<br>information from a<br>medical scanner to an<br>output file, which can be<br>used for the fabrication of<br>physical replicas of the<br>output file using additive<br>manufacturing methods.<br>The output file or physical<br>replica can be used for<br>treatment planning and/or<br>diagnostic purposes in the<br>field of orthopedic,<br>maxillofacial, and<br>cardiovascular<br>applications in adults. The<br>output file or physical<br>replica may also be used<br>for pediatrics between the | Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service is<br>intended for use as a<br>cloud-based service and<br>image segmentation<br>system for the transfer of<br>DICOM imaging<br>information from a<br>medical scanner to an<br>output file.<br>The Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service<br>output file can be used for<br>the fabrication of physical<br>replicas of the output file<br>using additive<br>manufacturing methods.<br>The output file or physical<br>replica can be used for<br>treatment planning.<br>The physical replica can<br>be used for diagnostic<br>purposes in the field of<br>orthopedic, maxillofacial | Similar. The proposed<br>device includes<br>specifications for ,<br>orthopedic,<br>maxillofacial, and<br>cardiovascular<br>applications for adults<br>and children greater<br>than 12 years old and<br>in cardiovascular<br>applications for children<br>greater than 2 months<br>of age population in<br>which 3D models can<br>be provided for based<br>on clinical imaging. |
| Attribute | Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service<br>(Proposed Device) | Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service<br>(Predicate Device) | Comparison |
| | ages of 12 and 21 years<br>of age in cardiovascular<br>applications.<br>Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service<br>should be used in<br>conjunction with other<br>diagnostic tools and<br>expert clinical judgment. | and cardiovascular<br>applications.<br>Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service<br>should be used in<br>conjunction with other<br>diagnostic tools and<br>expert clinical judgment. | |
| Intended Use | Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service<br>is intended for use as a<br>cloud-based service<br>and image<br>segmentation<br>framework for the<br>transfer of DICOM<br>imaging information<br>from a medical scanner<br>to an output file, which<br>can be used for the<br>fabrication of physical<br>replicas of the output<br>file using additive<br>manufacturing<br>methods.<br>The output file or<br>physical replica can be<br>used for treatment<br>planning and/or<br>diagnostic purposes in<br>the field of orthopedic,<br>maxillofacial, and<br>cardiovascular<br>applications in adults.<br>The output file or<br>physical replica may<br>also be used for<br>pediatrics between the<br>ages of 12 and 21<br>years of age in<br>cardiovascular<br>applications.<br>Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service<br>should be used in | Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service is<br>intended for use as a<br>cloud-based service and<br>image segmentation<br>system for the transfer of<br>DICOM imaging<br>information from a<br>medical scanner to an<br>output file.<br>The Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service<br>output file can be used for<br>the fabrication of physical<br>replicas of the output file<br>using additive<br>manufacturing methods.<br>The output file or physical<br>replica can be used for<br>treatment planning.<br>The physical replica can<br>be used for diagnostic<br>purposes in the field of<br>orthopedic, maxillofacial<br>and cardiovascular<br>applications.<br>Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service<br>should be used in<br>conjunction with other<br>diagnostic tools and<br>expert clinical judgment. | Similar. The proposed<br>device includes<br>specifications for ,<br>orthopedic,<br>maxillofacial, and<br>cardiovascular<br>applications for adults<br>and children greater<br>than 12 years old and<br>in cardiovascular<br>applications for children<br>greater than 2 months<br>of age population in<br>which 3D models can<br>be provided for based<br>on clinical imaging. |
| Attribute | Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service<br>(Proposed Device) | Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation Service<br>(Predicate Device) | Comparison |
| | conjunction with other<br>diagnostic tools and<br>expert clinical<br>judgment. | | |
| Target Populate | Adult for all indications<br>children 12 to 21 for<br>cardiovascular indication | Adult | Similar |
| Method of Use | Used in conjunction with<br>other diagnostic tools and<br>expert clinical judgement. | Used in conjunction with<br>other diagnostic tools and<br>expert clinical judgement. | Equivalent |
| Image Modality | Computed tomograghy<br>(CT),<br>CT Angiography (CTA) | Computed tomograghy<br>(CT),<br>CT Angiography (CTA) | Equivalent |
| Environment | Hospital | Hospital | Equivalent |
| OTC or<br>Prescription<br>Device | Prescription Use | Prescription Use | Equivalent |
| Level of Concern | Moderate | Moderate | Equivalent |
| V&V | Complies with FDA<br>Guidance Requirement | Complies with FDA<br>Guidance Requirement | Equivalent |
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# Comparison of Technological Characteristics to the Predicate Device and Reference Device
| Attribute | Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation<br>Service<br>(Proposed Device) | Axial3D Cloud Segmentation<br>Service<br>(Predicate Device) | Comparison |
|-------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Method of Use | software interface | software interface | Equivalent |
| Computer Platform and<br>Operating System | Internet Explorer 11<br>or equivalent | Internet Explorer 11 or<br>equivalent | Equivalent |
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| Attribute | Axial3D Cloud<br>Segmentation<br>Service<br>(Proposed Device) | Axial3D Cloud Segmentation<br>Service<br>(Predicate Device) | Comparison |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Supported Modalities | CT and CTA | CT and CTA | Equivalent |
| Image registration | Yes | Yes | Equivalent |
| Segmentation Features | A combination of<br>automated tools<br>with smart editing<br>tools | A combination of automated<br>tools with smart editing tools | Equivalent |
| View Manipulation and<br>Volume Rendering | Yes | Yes | Equivalent |
| Regions and Volumes of<br>Interest (ROI) | ● Orthopedic<br>● Maxillofacial<br>● Cardiovascular | ● Orthopedic<br>● Maxillofacial<br>● Cardiovascular | Equivalent |
| Region/volume of interest<br>measurements and size<br>measurements | Yes | Yes | Equivalent |
| Region/Volume<br>Quantification | Yes | Yes | Equivalent |
### Performance Data
#### Nonclinical testing
Axial3D performed software design verification and validation testing on all three software components of the device and the software documentation for a Moderate Level of Concern software in accordance with the FDA Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices May 11, 2015.
Axial3D has conducted software verification and validation, in accordance with the FDA quidance, General Principles of Software Validation; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, issued on January 11, 2002. All software requirements and risk analysis have been successfully verified and traced.
Axial3D Cloud Seqmentation Service device has been validated for its intended use to determine substantial equivalence to the predicate device. Measurement accuracy and comparisons were performed and confirmed to be within specification of +/- .7mm.
Validation of printing of physical replica models was performed and demonstrated to be accurate when using any of the compatible printers.
#### Conclusions:
The Axial3D Cloud Segmentation Service with its expanded indication for use to include, orthopedic, maxillofacial, and cardiovascular cases in adults and children
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greater than 12 years old is substantially equivalent to the predicate device cleared under K221511.
The technological aspects of the device have not changed from the original 510(k) approval. Validation of the printers and 3D model process has been performed and no safety or efficacy concerns are changed by the expanded indication for use.
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9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.