Senographe Pristina: The Senographe Pristina system is intended for screening and diagnostic mammography. SenoBright HD: SenoBright HD is an extension of the existing indication for diagnostic mammography with Senographe Pristina. The SenoBright HD application shall enable contrast enhanced breast imaging using a dual energy technique. This imaging technique can be used as an adjunct following mammography and ultrasound exams to help localize a known or suspected lesion. Pristina Serena: Pristina Serena is an optional accessory of Senographe Pristina intended to provide accurate location of lesions in the breast in three dimensions. Pristina Serena Bright: Pristina Serena Bright is an optional accessory of Senographe Pristina intended to provide accurate location of lesions in the breast in three dimensions.
Device Story
Full-field digital mammography system; acquires 2D X-ray images for breast cancer screening/diagnosis. SenoBright HD configuration uses dual-energy technique with iodinated contrast to generate iodine-specific images for lesion assessment. Pristina Serena/Serena Bright accessories provide 3D lesion targeting via stereotactic pairs of 2D X-ray images for interventional procedures (biopsy, localization). Operated by clinicians in clinical settings. MV post-processing algorithm optimizes local contrast and dynamic range for 2D/low-energy images. Output displayed on-screen for radiologist review; informs clinical decision-making regarding biopsy or further diagnostic workup. Benefits include improved lesion visualization and precise guidance for minimally invasive procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench and clinical image evaluation. Phantom studies (ACR Digital Mammography Phantom) compared MV vs. eContrast algorithms; met all ACR scoring requirements. Detectability testing (4-alternative forced-choice) showed comparable performance between MV and eContrast. Clinical image study: two MQSA-qualified radiologists reviewed reprocessed images for positioning, sharpness, contrast, and noise; all images rated acceptable for clinical use.
Indicated for screening and diagnosis of breast cancer in patients requiring mammography. SenoBright HD indicated as adjunct to mammography/ultrasound for localizing known/suspected lesions. Pristina Serena/Serena Bright indicated for 3D lesion localization to guide interventional procedures (biopsy, hookwire, FNA). CESM-Biopsy indicated for patients with suspicious lesions only seen with contrast or lacking definite correlate on mammography/ultrasound.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A full-field digital mammography system is a device intended to produce planar digital x-ray images of the entire breast. This generic type of device may include digital mammography acquisition software, full-field digital image receptor, acquisition workstation, automatic exposure control, image processing and reconstruction programs, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for the device is FDA's guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Full-Field Digital Mammography System.”*See* § 892.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.
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March 24, 2026
GE Medical Systems SCS
Fayçal Kherra
Senior Regulatory Affairs Program manager
283 Rue De La Miniere
Buc, 78530
France
Re: K260087
Trade/Device Name: Senographe Pristina; SenoBright HD; Pristina Serena; Pristina Serena Bright
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1715
Regulation Name: Full-Field Digital Mammography System
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: MUE
Dated: January 9, 2026
Received: January 12, 2026
Dear Fayçal Kherra:
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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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, ISO 13485 clause 7.3 (Design controls), ISO 13485 clause 8.3 (Nonconforming product), ISO 13485 clause 8.5.2 (Corrective action), and ISO 13485 clause 8.5.3 (Preventative action). Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QMSR requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (ISO 13485 clause 7.3 and ISO 13485 clause 7.5) and document changes and approvals in the Medical Device File (ISO 13485 clause 4.2.3).
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Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: 06/30/2023
See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
K260087
Device Name
Senographe Pristina; SenoBright HD; Pristina Serena; Pristina Serena Bright
Indications for Use (Describe)
Senographe Pristina : The Senographe Pristina system is intended to be used in the same clinical applications as traditional mammographic film/screen systems. It generates digital mammographic images which can be used for screening and diagnosis of breast cancer.
SenoBright HD: SenoBright HD is an extension of the existing indication for diagnostic mammography with Senographe Pristina. The SenoBright application shall enable contrast enhanced breast imaging using a dual energy technique. This imaging technique can be used as an adjunct following mammography and ultrasound exams to help localize a known or suspected lesion
Pristina Serena: The Pristina Serena option provides the three-dimensional location of target lesions, using information obtained from stereotactic pairs of two-dimensional X-ray images. This information provides guidance for a variety of minimally invasive or interventional procedures in the breast such as: vacuum assisted biopsy, core biopsy, pre-surgical localization (e.g. hookwire), and fine needle aspirations (FNA).
Pristina Serena Bright: The Pristina Serena Bright option provides the three-dimensional location of target lesions, using information obtained from stereotactic pairs of two-dimensional X-ray images acquired with Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM) under the same breast compression. This information provides guidance for a variety of minimally invasive or interventional procedures in the breast such as: vacuum assisted biopsy, core biopsy, pre-surgical localization (e.g. hookwire), and fine needle aspirations (FNA). CESM-Biopsy application is indicated for patients with suspicious lesions only seen with certainty when imaged with a contrast agent or that do not have a definite correlate on mammography or ultrasound
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 – K260087
| Device Trade Name: | Senographe Pristina™
SenoBright™ HD
Pristina Serena™
Pristina Serena Bright™ |
| --- | --- |
| Submitter: | GE Medical Systems SCS
283 RUE DE LA MINIERE
78530 BUC – FRANCE |
| Primary Contact Person: | Fayçal Kherra,
Senior Regulatory Affairs Program Manager,
GE Medical Systems SCS
283 RUE DE LA MINIERE 78530 BUC – FRANCE
Phone: +33 (1) 30704040
Email: Faycal.kherra@gehealthcare.com |
| Secondary Contact Person: | Gregory Pessato
Regulatory Affairs Director
GE Medical Systems SCS
283 RUE DE LA MINIERE 78530 BUC – FRANCE
Phone: +33 (6) 34423240
Email: GregoryPessato@gehealthcare.com |
| Device Classification Name:
Classification:
Device Product Code:
Regulation Number:
Regulation Name | Full Field Digital, System, X-Ray, Mammographic
Class II
MUE
21CFR 892.1715
Full-Field Digital Mammography System |
| Predicate Device | Senographe Pristina cleared under 510(k) number K211725
Regulation Name: Full-Field Digital Mammography System: 21CFR 892.1715
Classification: Class II
Product Codes: MUE |
| Device Description: | Senographe Pristina (Full Field Digital Mammography)
Senographe Pristina is a full field digital mammography system intended for breast cancer screening and diagnostic mammography. The system acquires two dimensional (2D) digital mammography images and provides on screen image display, archiving, networking, and filming capabilities. It incorporates a large detector enabling imaging of large breasts, adjustable paddles for |
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positioning smaller breasts, and system adjustments to support patient positioning during standard mammography examinations.
**SenoBright HD** (Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography – CESM)
SenoBright HD is the CESM configuration of the Senographe Pristina platform. CESM acquires paired low-energy (LE) and high-energy (HE) images following intravenous administration of an iodinated contrast agent. From these acquisitions, the system generates recombined iodine-specific images to assist in the assessment of suspicious lesions.
**Pristina Serena** (Stereotactic Biopsy – 2D)
Pristina Serena is a stereotactic biopsy accessory used with the Senographe Pristina imaging platform. The Biopsy Positioner mounts onto the system in place of the Bucky and supports vertical and horizontal biopsy approaches. It includes a needle holder compatible with various needle guides, enabling precise lesion targeting based on 2D angled mammographic views.
**Pristina Serena Bright** (CESM Guided Biopsy)
Pristina Serena Bright is a CESM guided biopsy option used with Pristina Serena. It acquires paired low-energy and high energy images to produce both conventional mammographic images and iodine specific images to guide biopsy for contrast enhancing lesions.
**Scope of this 510(k):**
The currently cleared post-processing algorithm, eContrast, converts DICOM “for processing” images into DICOM “for presentation” images by optimizing local contrast, reducing global dynamic range, and improving the visualization of structures within the breast.
This 510(k) introduces MV processing, an updated image post-processing algorithm. MV processing maintains the same fundamental image-processing workflow and principles as eContrast and provides refinements intended to improve consistency of image appearance across patients. MV offers seven selectable image-processing settings (MV1 through MV5, MVImplant, and MVS).
MV processing applies only to 2D images of Senographe Pristina, 2D images of Pristina Serena, low-energy images of SenoBright HD and low-energy images of Pristina Serena Bright.
**Cumulative Changes**
This 510(k) also consolidates cumulative modifications implemented since clearance of the previous configuration (K211725). These updates include workflow and usability improvements, interoperability enhancements, and minor hardware adjustments that do not change the intended use, indications for use, safety, or essential performance.
| Intended Use: | Senographe Pristina: The Senographe Pristina system is intended for screening and diagnostic mammography. |
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| | SenoBright HD: SenoBright HD is an extension of the existing indication for diagnostic mammography with Senographe Pristina. The SenoBright HD application shall enable contrast enhanced breast imaging using a dual energy technique. This imaging technique can be used as an adjunct following mammography and ultrasound exams to help localize a known or suspected lesion.
Pristina Serena: Pristina Serena is an optional accessory of Senographe Pristina intended to provide accurate location of lesions in the breast in three dimensions.
Pristina Serena Bright: Pristina Serena Bright is an optional accessory of Senographe Pristina intended to provide accurate location of lesions in the breast in three dimensions.
Note: The intended use is unchanged from the predicate. |
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| Indications for Use: | Senographe Pristina: The Senographe Pristina system is intended to be used in the same clinical applications as traditional mammographic film/screen systems. It generates digital mammographic images which can be used for screening and diagnosis of breast cancer.
SenoBright HD: SenoBright HD is an extension of the existing indication for diagnostic mammography with Senographe Pristina. The SenoBright application shall enable contrast enhanced breast imaging using a dual energy technique. This imaging technique can be used as an adjunct following mammography and ultrasound exams to help localize a known or suspected lesion
Pristina Serena: The Pristina Serena option provides the three-dimensional location of target lesions, using information obtained from stereotactic pairs of two-dimensional X-ray images. This information provides guidance for a variety of minimally invasive or interventional procedures in the breast such as: vacuum assisted biopsy, core biopsy, pre-surgical localization (e.g. hookwire), and fine needle aspirations (FNA).
Pristina Serena Bright: The Pristina Serena Bright option provides the three-dimensional location of target lesions, using information obtained from stereotactic pairs of two-dimensional X-ray images acquired with Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM) under the same breast compression. This information provides guidance for a variety of minimally invasive or interventional procedures in the breast such as: vacuum assisted biopsy, core biopsy, pre-surgical localization (e.g. hookwire), and fine needle aspirations (FNA). CESM-Biopsy application is indicated for patients with suspicious lesions only seen with certainty when imaged with a contrast agent or that do not have a definite correlate on mammography or ultrasound
Note: The Indications for use are not changed. |
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Technology:
| Comparison of Subject Devices with MV Processing and Cumulative Changes to the Predicate Device (Senographe Pristina with eContrast, K211725) and Reference Devices (Pristina Serena K173576, Seno-Bright HD K211215, Pristina Serena Bright K193334) | |
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| Main Image chain elements | The subject devices use the same X-ray tube, anti-scatter grid, generator, filters, collimation, automatic exposure control, and gantry configuration as the predicate device. No changes were introduced to any component of the X-ray generation or acquisition chain. |
| Detector | The detector technology remains identical, with the same active area and pixel size as the predicate.
The subject device includes additional detector coating and uses an updated gain module. |
| Control station | The predicate device uses a fixed-height control station. The subject device adds an adjustable-height control station option and introduces RFID-based login/logout capability, while maintaining otherwise equivalent control-station functionalities. |
| Operating system | The subject device uses an updated operating system. |
| Breast Support Components: | The bucky and the biopsy positioner retain the same structural design and material composition as the predicate device. For localization accessories, the subject device maintains the existing paddles and introduces two additions: a small pre-surgical localization paddle and a laser crosshair used to support localization alignment. |
| Biopsy device compatibility | The subject device maintains all predicate biopsy-device compatibility and adds support for additional systems, including ATEC and Brevera. |
| Image Pre-Processing (RAW image generation) | The image pre-processing chain remains the same. The subject device incorporates an updated gain-correction method based on an improved registration approach. |
| Image Post-Processing (PROCESSED image generation) | The predicate device uses the eContrast algorithm with six selectable levels. The subject device introduces the MV post-processing algorithm, which updates several existing processing levels, and adds a new level.
MV processing applies only to 2D images of Senographe Pristina, 2D images of Pristina Serena, low-energy images of SenoBright HD and low-energy images of Pristina Serena Bright. |
| CESM Routine Image Processing (SenoBright HD) (RECOMBINED image generation) | The Recombined image-processing chain for CESM routine imaging remains unchanged compared to the previously cleared configuration. |
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| **Test Summary:** | Senographe Pristina; SenoBright HD; Pristina Serena and Pristina Serena Bright with MV processing have successfully completed all required design control testing in accordance with GE HealthCare’s quality management system. No unexpected results were observed. The design change was developed and will be manufactured under the Quality System Regulations of 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485. |
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| **The following quality assurance measures were applied to the development:**
- Risk Analysis
- Design Reviews
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Safety and effectiveness testing at component level (Standard verification)
- Safety and effectiveness testing at system level (Standard verification)
- Additional testing to support substantial equivalence and image acceptability (Additional Performance Testing) | |
| **Standard Verification Testing**
The safety and performance of Senographe Pristina with the updated image processing algorithm were demonstrated through full verification testing. Specifically, Verification testing included scoring of FFDM and 2D Biopsy images of standard mammography phantom. Results demonstrated that performance and safety requirements with MV processing are met. Note: These tests cover SenoBright HD and Serena Bright, since the low-energy images are the same as standard 2D and 2D-biopsy images acquired with Senographe Pristina and Pristina Serena, respectively. | |
| **Additional Performance Testing**
Additional performance testing was conducted in accordance with the FDA guidance “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Full Field Digital Mammography System” (November 5, 2013). Testing included bench and clinical evaluations using representative digital mammography images acquired under clinically relevant imaging conditions. | |
| - **Phantom Testing:** Two complementary phantom studies were performed to evaluate image quality performance and demonstrate substantial equivalence between MV and eContrast algorithms. Testing was performed using identical image datasets processed with both MV and the predicate eContrast algorithms, enabling direct comparative assessment. Image datasets encompassed a range of exposure levels and imaging scenarios representative of screening and diagnostic mammography.
- **Detectability Testing:** A four-alternative forced-choice detection task was conducted to assess for a potential detectability performance difference between eContrast and MV algorithm. Results demonstrated comparable detectability performance between MV and eContrast processing, with overlapping performance metrics across all tested conditions, indicating no regression and equivalent detectability. | |
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| | - ACR Digital Mammography Phantom Scoring: Images of the ACR Digital Mammography phantom were reviewed and scored following ACR Quality Control Manual criteria for fibers, specks, and masses. Results met all minimum ACR scoring requirements and demonstrated equivalence between MV and predicate eContrast processing, with observed variability primarily driven by reader and dose setting rather than processing algorithm.
• Clinical Image Evaluation: A clinical image study was conducted using previously acquired digital mammography images to assess image acceptability for screening and diagnostic use. Images were reprocessed using MV algorithm then reviewed by two MQSA qualified radiologists independently, with adjudication by a third reader if needed. Images were assessed for positioning, exposure, compression, contrast, sharpness, noise, artifacts, and overall clinical image quality. All images processed with MV were rated as acceptable for mammographic use across all evaluated attributes and evaluated processing levels.
Overall Testing Results and Conclusions
All predefined acceptance criteria were met. Bench and clinical image evaluations demonstrated that the MV image processing algorithm provides image quality performance equivalent to the predicate eContrast processing. No degradation in image quality, safety, or effectiveness was observed.
Applicability to Devices Included in the Submission
The testing described above is applicable to Senographe Pristina, SenoBright HD, Pristina Serena, and Pristina Serena Bright. The same MV 2D image processing algorithm is implemented identically across all devices included in this submission. As a result, the testing results are representative of all devices covered by this 510(k). |
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| Conclusion: | Based on conformance to applicable standards, development under an established quality management system and design controls, and successful completion of verification, validation, bench performance testing, and clinical testing, the Senographe Pristina, SenoBright HD, Pristina Serena, and Pristina Serena Bright incorporating the MV processing are considered substantially equivalent to the predicate device with eContrast.
The devices remain as safe and effective for their intended use as the predicate device. |
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Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
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.