← Product Code [LLZ](/productcode/LLZ) · K994054 # ISSA PHAROS (K994054) _Vams Tec, D.O.O. · LLZ · Feb 14, 2000 · Radiology · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda-staging.innolitics.com/device/K994054 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Vams Tec, D.O.O. - **Product Code:** [LLZ](/productcode/LLZ.md) - **Decision Date:** Feb 14, 2000 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 892.2050 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Radiology - **Attributes:** Software as a Medical Device ## Indications for Use Acquire, store, transmit, and display medical images and patient reports of various types. Teleradiology image acquisition, distribution, archive and viewing. ## Device Story ISSA PHAROS is a software-based picture archiving and communication system (PACS) for medical image management. It enables acquisition, archival, processing, and transmission of medical images. Used in small clinics and large hospitals; operated by healthcare professionals. System provides a DICOM-compliant telemedicine viewer interface and 2D image viewing. Software includes an auto-repair feature for archive protection and adjustable backup intervals. Benefits include streamlined image distribution and remote access to diagnostic images for clinical decision-making. ## Clinical Evidence No clinical data. Bench testing only. Software developed, tested, and validated in accordance with written Verification and Validation procedures. No hazardous procedures detected during verification. ## Technological Characteristics Software-based PACS; DICOM 3.0 compliant; supports JPEG compression (ISO/IEC 10918-1). Operates on Pentium-based PCs with Windows 95/98/NT4.0. Software lifecycle follows ISO/IEC 12207:1995. Includes auto-repair and adjustable archive backup features. ## Regulatory 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 - Acculmage™ Viewer Products ([K961023](/device/K961023.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. We help companies design, build, and clear FDA-regulated software and AI/ML devices, including [a 510(k)](https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/), [a De Novo](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/), [a SaMD](https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/), [an AI/ML medical device](https://innolitics.com/services/medical-imaging-ai-development/), or [an FDA regulatory strategy](https://innolitics.com/services/regulatory/). {0}------------------------------------------------ # 510(k) Premarket Notification Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Information ISSA™ Imaging and PHAROS Communication Products ## 1. Device Name: | Trade Name: | ISSA PHAROS | |----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Common Name: | Image communication and storage system | | Classification Name: | System, Digital Image Communication Teleradiology System | - 2. Establishment Name & Registration Number: Name: VAMS TEC, D.O.O. Number: Pending ## 3. Classification: Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, § 892.2020 & § 892.2050. Now proposed exempt, final rule pendina. ProCode: 90-LMD & 90-LLZ ## 4. Equivalent Device(s): Acculmage™ Viewer Products, K961023, by Acculmage, Inc. The referenced system is substantially equivalent to ISSA PHAROS in terms of basic design, features and intended use. ## 5. Description of the Device: The ISSA™ Imaging and PHAROS Communication Products is a lightly integrated package of software elements designed to provide: - DICOM compliant telemedicine viewer interface - 2D viewer of all stored medical images . - . Telemedicine communication system In general terms, Issa PHAROS contains two software applications, Issa and Pharos. Both belong to the group of software produsts for medical image management and manipulations are designed to fit equaly to small medical units, such as imaging clinics or general practice clinics, and to large medical units such as hospitals or hospital departments. Image management and manipulation here means acquisition, archival, processing and transmission or distribution. #### 6. Contact Person: Adil D Dubur, B.Sc. VAMS Tec, d.o.o Petriceva 7, 10000 ZAGREB, CROATIA 011.385.1.4872.155 #### 7. Submission Correspondent: Mr. David W. Schlerf Buckman Company, Inc. 200 Gregory Lane, Suite C-100 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-3389 925.356.2640 VOX - 925.356.2654 FAX {1}------------------------------------------------ K 9) 4054 p. 2 of 2 #### 8. Performance Standards: There are no applicable FDA mandated performance standards for this device. However, voluntary standards such as DICOM 3.0, and ISO/IEC 10918-1 Digital Compression and Coding of Continuous-Tone Still Images (known as JPEG) and various in-house Standard Operating Procedures and vendor qualification procedures are in place and utilized in the production of the software. The software designed to control and manipulate the diagnostic images follows the international standard (SOIIEC 12207): 1995 Information technology - Software Life Cycle Processes. In accordance with that standard, the level of concern relative to this software has been determined using the decision tree provided in Version 1 of the FDA Software Guidance. #### 9. Software Information: The software described in the submission was developed, tested and validated in accordance with written Verification and Validation procedures. The software development process and the supporting procedures identify responsible individuals within VAMS Tec who develop and approve product specifications, coding and testing. No known hazardous procedures were detected during vertfication and testing that would be the consequence of software operation. Fall of the system can cause corruption of the archive. Auto-repair feature is included in the software. Archive backup intervals are adjustable by administrator from 1 day to many days. #### 10. Hardware Requirements: (Minimum) - Pentium based PC 1. - 64 MB of RAM 2. - 4.1.GB hard disc 3. - 24x CD-ROM র্ব - ട്. UVGA Monitor - MS IntelliMouse with wheel ട്. - 7. USB keyboard - Win95/98 & Windows NT4.0. 8 {2}------------------------------------------------ Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850 c/o Mr. David W. Schlerf VAMS Tec, D.o.o. Official Correspondent Buckman Company, Inc. 200 Gregory Lane, Suite C-100 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-3389 FEB 1 4 2000 Re: K994054 Issa Pharos (Picture Archiving and Communications System) Dated: November 19, 1999 Received: November 30, 1999 Requiatory Class: Il 21 CFR §892.2050/Procode: 90 LLZ Dear Mr. Schlerf: 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, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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The logo is simple and iconic, representing the department's role in protecting the health of Americans. {3}------------------------------------------------ Page 1 994054 510(k) Number (if known): Device Name: ISSA PHAROS # Indications For Use: Acquire, store, transmit, and display medical images and patient reports of various types. Teleradiology image acquisition, distribution, archive and viewing. PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NECESSARY Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) OR Over-The-Counter Use (Optional format 1-2-96) (Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, and Radiological Devices ISSA.DOC 510(k) Number --- **Source:** [https://fda-staging.innolitics.com/device/K994054](https://fda-staging.innolitics.com/device/K994054) **Published by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com)** — a medical-device software consultancy. 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