CONVERGENCE NUA FOR HITACHI SPECTRADIGITAL V250DSP GAMMA CAMERAS
K991318 · Hitachi Medical Corp. of America · KPS · Jun 18, 1999 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K991318
Device Name
CONVERGENCE NUA FOR HITACHI SPECTRADIGITAL V250DSP GAMMA CAMERAS
Applicant
Hitachi Medical Corp. of America
Product Code
KPS · Radiology
Decision Date
Jun 18, 1999
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1200
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Intended uses of Convergences™ NUA® for Hitachi SPECTRADigital™ V250DSP Gamma Cameras is identical to the ADAC Vantage ExSPECT 2.1 cleared under K971878 in system function and operational software. These include: - Acquisition of patient specific anatomic density via transmission imaging to determine attenuation coefficients applicable to emission slice data. - Reconstruction of transmission and emission SPECT data via FBP and/or ML-EM/OSEM reconstruction methods - Analysis and generation of attenuation maps and coefficients to apply to emission SPECT slice/volume sets. The acquisition of SPECT is as cleared under SPECTRADigital™Series V250DSP system K954129, with addition of transmission acquisition protocols to produce images which depict anatomical density of a patient. The device is intended to provide an enhancement to the emission images acquired SPECTRADigital™ Series V250DSP by correcting for attenuation and scatter effects in the patient. When resulting images are interpreted by a trained physician, the information provided can be useful in the diagnosis determination. Hitachi capabilities with with with with and Convergence SM NUA SM for for lmaging SPECTRADigital™ V250DSP Gamma Cameras option include: - I All SPECT procedures in common practice including matrix based spatial framed, temporal/spatial list mode and angular projection mode static, gated and multi-orbit sampling - 트 High and normal count-rate dynamic and non-temporal SPECT - 트 In conjunction with additional options for Coincidence based imaging, the detector performance and NUA®ª acquisition and processing characteristics are available for non-uniform attenuation SPECT, attenuation correction in CID and CID based ECT imaging (these options are covered under separate and exclusive PMAs) - I Multiple window sampled imaging, including scatter correction via single, dual or plural window processing.
Device Story
Attenuation Correction Device (ACD) for Hitachi SPECTRADigital V250DSP Gamma Cameras; maps anatomical density using external radioactive line source (Gadolinium-153, Technetium-99m, or Cerium-139). Hardware includes non-moving line source holder with shutter and fan beam collimation. Software performs transmission acquisition, OSEM iterative/FBP reconstruction, and scatter window sampling. Used in clinical settings by technicians/physicians. Device corrects emission SPECT images for photon attenuation and scatter caused by overlying tissue. Output provides enhanced tomographic images with improved contrast and quantitative accuracy; aids physicians in diagnostic interpretation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance verified using Data Spectrum Anthromorphic, Delux 5000 SPECT, Cardiac, and NEMA Scatter phantoms. Results confirmed effective transmission reconstruction, attenuation coefficient determination, and image correction consistent with predicate device performance.
Technological Characteristics
Symmetric fan beam collimation (77cm focal length); offset fan beam parameters; axial collimated line source (1.5-3mm diameter); shutter-controlled transmission; OSEM iterative and FBP reconstruction; scatter window sampling; segmentation of anatomical densities. Connectivity via camera-based acquisition and workstation-based processing.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing SPECT imaging procedures requiring attenuation and scatter correction to improve image contrast and quantitative accuracy of radionuclide distribution. Used by trained physicians to assist in diagnostic determination.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An emission computed tomography system is a device intended to detect the location and distribution of gamma ray- and positron-emitting radionuclides in the body and produce cross-sectional images through computer reconstruction of the data. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, radionuclide anatomical markers, component parts, and accessories.
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# Attachment 1 Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
*Attachments labeled "CONFIDENTIAL" as follows: Hitachi Medical Corporation regards the information defined as part of this Attachment to be a trade secret and confidential in nature.
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### 1.0 Submitter Information
Hitachi Medical Corporation of America Nuclear Medicine Product Division 9177 Dutton Drive. Twinsburg, Ohio ESTABLISHMENT REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1530450 PH: 330-405-3330 FX: 330-405-3222
Contact Gary W. Enos
Date April 16, 1999
### 2.0 DEVICE NAME: Convergence SM NUA SM
Classification Panel: Radiology Classification Name: System, Tomographic, Nuclear Classification Number: 892.1200 90KPS Trade/Proprietary Name: Convergence sm NUA SM for Hitachi SPECTRADigital™ V250DSP Gamma Cameras
Predicate Device: ADAC Vantage ExSpect 2.1 system cleared under K971878
#### 3.0 Device Description
## Function
Convergence 3M NUA 3M for Hitachi SPECTRADigital™ V250DSP Gamma Cameras is an optional Attenuation Correction Device (ACD) that provides capability to map anatomical information using external radioactive line source transmission, analyze densities and assign patient specific attenuation coefficients to minimize distortion caused by false information in the emission computer tomographic images due to overlying tissue and undesired scattered photons. The device is a combination of hardware and software to provide transmission, collimation, acquisition and analysis/correction of ECT data.
The Hardware which consists of a single, non-moving line source holder equipped with shutter, special line source slat collimation to minimize patient exposure and axial scatter and fan beam collimation. The standard source is Gadolinium 153 (240.4d T1/2, 97.4~103.2 keV, while the system has been confirmed with Technetium 99m ( 6hr T1/2, 140.5 keV) and Cerium-139 (137.6d T1/2, 165.8 keV).
The software consists of camera based transmission acquisition control and workstation based OSEM iterative and/or FBP (Filtered Back-Projection) reconstruction, coefficient determination and correction to ECT slice data. The system uses the same camera mechanical platform, table, collimators, electrical system and acquisition/system operating software cleared under K954129, with the addition of acquisition/processing sequences to correct for scatter and effects of
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attenuation. The acquisition of transmission and emission data is performed via fast sequential orbit acquisition to minimize effects of cross-spill and cross falk. A detailed description can be found in Attachment 1. Detailed device specifications can be found in Attachment 4.
## Scientific Concepts:
Over lying anatomical structures of varied densities and in-patient scatter are known to cause distortion to the determination of radionuclide distribution(s) in-vivo. Spatial and contrast representation of radionuclide distribution is degraded by photon attenuation and scatter. Fixed geometrical and linear attenuation corrections (ie. Chang and Sorenson methods) are simple estimations. In addition, attempts to manage the effects of scatter via pre and/or post scatter sampled window subtraction techniques serve to perturb Poisson noise statistics and reconstruction weighting values contributive to tomographic results.
A more accurate method of attenuation and scatter correction has been the basis for patient specific transmission imaging and spectral scatter window sampling techniques. Fan beam acquisition and reconstruction is documented to improve geometrical sensitivity and resolution limited only by the intrinsic resolution of the camera system and the solid angle of the focal distance of the collimator. For transmission imaging, the diameter of the line source is an additional consideration to the resolution achievement potential. Utility of longer focal length symmetric fan beam collimation (77cm) positioned offset to the axis of rotation mimics asymmetric fan beam geometry, thereby markedly increasing the viewing volume to reduce potential for truncation.
In combination with Iterative ML-EM and OSEM reconstruction methods (known to accurately incorporate the Poisson nature of photon noise and a number of other relevant physical factors), improved tomographic results in terms of image contrast and quantitative accuracy are well documented via Monte-Carlo, phantom and real patient conditions. The combination of documented and proven Fan Beam acquisition and reconstruction and well collimated line source geometry, improvements in data acquisition density (Signal-to-Noise) and resolution input function provide an accurate basis for transmission and emission volume correlation.
The Convergence® NUA® for Hitachi SPECTRADigital™ V250DSP Gamma Cameras is an Attenuation Correction Device (ACD) incorporates the applied improvements of offset fan beam (1/2 fan) acquisition/reconstruction, single line non-moving source, axial collimation, OSEM iterative reconstruction, scatter window sampled correction and density specific attenuation correction to emission ECT tomographic distributions.
## 5.0 Device Technological Characteristics:
Technologies associated with Convergence SM NUA sm for Hitachi SPECTRADigital™ V250DSP Gamma Cameras are defined in Attachment 4. Key elements include:
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- Symmetric Fan Beam Collimation with a 77cm, focal length �
- Utilization of offset fan beam parameters and detector/collimator orientation to � minimize truncation and increase viewing volume (increase the TCT FOV)
- Axial collimated line source of NRC registered and approved sources in the � 1.5~3mm diameter range
- Shutter controlled transmission with absorber plates to manage source strength, � transmission beam characteristics (area and profile)
- � Sequentially acquired Transmission and Emission data to minimize cross contamination
- Scatter window sampling to modulate transmission and emission data as part � of the reconstruction domain.
- OSEM iterative reconstruction of transmission and emission data to maximize � resolution and quantification accuracy.
- � Segmentation of anatomical regions and anatomical densities to correct attenuation effects in emission SPECT.
### 6.0 Testing and Equivalence
In the code implementation, simulation and phantom processed studies, acquisition, analysis and correction results have been thoroughly tested and verified to operate properly and as intended. The results of transmission reconstruction and attenuation coefficient determination has proven effective. Clinical tests have documented effective application and expected results consistent with predicate devices currently in commercial distribution.
Medical believes the ConvergencesM NUA sM Hitachi for Hitachi SPECTRADigital™ V250DSP Gamma Cameras, an Attenuation Correction Device (ACD), to be substantially equivalent to Gamma Camera Systems currently in commercial distribution in the U.S. We have tested the Convergence SM NUA SM for Hitachi SPECTRADigital™ V250DSP Gamma Cameras with the Data Spectrum Anthromophic Phantom, Data Spectrum Delux 5000 SPECT Phantom, Data Spectrum Cardiac Phantom and NEMA Scatter Phantom to establish the basis for proper operation.
In accordance with NUREG-1556 of the Nuclear Requlatory Commission for emitter source devices, the devices emissions, leakage, patient dose and safe controls are consistent with requirement and those of commercially approved devices.
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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Rockville MD 20850
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard
JUN 18 1999
Gary W. Enos Hitachi Medical Corporation 9177 Dutton Drive Twinsburg, Ohio 44056
Re:
K991318 Convergence NUA for SpectraDigital V250DSP System Dated: April 16, 1999 Received: April 19, 1999 Regulatory class: II 21 CFR 892.1200/Procode: 90 KPS
Dear Mr. Enos:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we 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). You may, therefore, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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.
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510(k) Number (if known): K991318
Convergence SM NUA SM for Hitachi SPECTRADigital™ V250DSP Device Name: Gamma Cameras
Indications For Use:
Intended uses of Convergences™ NUA® for Hitachi SPECTRADigital™ V250DSP Gamma Cameras is identical to the ADAC Vantage ExSPECT 2.1 cleared under K971878 in system function and operational software. These include:
- Acquisition of patient specific anatomic density via transmission imaging to � determine attenuation coefficients applicable to emission slice data.
- Reconstruction of transmission and emission SPECT data via FBP and/or � ML-EM/OSEM reconstruction methods
- � Analysis and generation of attenuation maps and coefficients to apply to emission SPECT slice/volume sets.
The acquisition of SPECT is as cleared under SPECTRADigital™Series V250DSP system K954129, with addition of transmission acquisition protocols to produce images which depict anatomical density of a patient. The device is intended to provide an enhancement to the emission images acquired SPECTRADigital™ Series V250DSP by correcting for attenuation and scatter effects in the patient. When resulting images are interpreted by a trained physician, the information provided can be useful in the diagnosis determination.
Hitachi capabilities with with with with and Convergence SM NUA SM for for lmaging SPECTRADigital™ V250DSP Gamma Cameras option include:
- I All SPECT procedures in common practice including matrix based spatial framed, temporal/spatial list mode and angular projection mode static, gated and multi-orbit sampling
- 트 High and normal count-rate dynamic and non-temporal SPECT
- 트 In conjunction with additional options for Coincidence based imaging, the detector performance and NUA®ª acquisition and processing characteristics are available for non-uniform attenuation SPECT, attenuation correction in CID and CID based ECT imaging (these options are covered under separate and exclusive PMAs)
- I Multiple window sampled imaging, including scatter correction via single, dual or plural window processing.
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