K081105 · GE Healthcare · JAK · May 9, 2008 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K081105
Device Name
GE LIGHTSPEED CT750 HD (LIGHTSPEED 8.0)
Applicant
GE Healthcare
Product Code
JAK · Radiology
Decision Date
May 9, 2008
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1750
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
The GE LightSpeed CT750 HD Computed Tomography X-ray system is intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes, including Axial, Cine, Helical (Volumetric), Cardiac, Spectral, and Gated acquisitions for all ages. These images may be obtained either with or without contrast. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, components and accessories. This device may include data and image processing to produce images in a variety of trans-axial and reformatted planes. Further the images can be post processed to produce additional imaging planes or analysis results. The GE LightSpeed CT750 HD CT Scanner System is indicated for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications. The device output is a valuable medical tool for the diagnosis of disease, trauma, or abnormality and for planning, guiding, and monitoring therapy. If the spectral imaging option is included on the system, the system can acquire CT images using different kV levels of the same anatomical region of a patient in a single rotation from a single source. The differences in the energy dependence of the attenuation coefficient of the different materials provide information about the chemical composition of body materials. This approach enables images to be generated at energies selected from the available spectrum to visualize and analyze information about anatomical and pathological structures.
Device Story
GE LightSpeed CT750 HD (LightSpeed 8.0) is a whole-body CT scanner consisting of gantry, patient table, operator console, and computer. It acquires X-ray transmission data at various angles/planes (Axial, Cine, Helical, Cardiac, Spectral, Gated). System transforms raw X-ray data via computer reconstruction into cross-sectional images. Spectral imaging option utilizes different kV levels in a single rotation to analyze material attenuation coefficients and chemical composition. Used in clinical settings by trained professionals; output displayed on console for diagnostic assessment, therapy planning, and monitoring. Evolutionary modification of LightSpeed 7.1; includes new 64-slice detector, updated hardware, firmware, and reconstruction software. Benefits include improved visualization of anatomical/pathological structures through spectral analysis and high-definition imaging.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, system verification, and validation to ensure performance to specifications and compliance with international safety standards (UL/IEC) and federal regulations (21 CFR Subchapter J).
Technological Characteristics
Whole-body CT scanner; 64-slice detector. Materials compliant with UL 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1. Energy source: X-ray. Spectral imaging uses multi-kV acquisition from a single source. Connectivity: operator console interface. Software-based image reconstruction and processing. Complies with 21 CFR 1020.30 and 1020.33 radiation safety standards.
Indications for Use
Indicated for head, whole body, cardiac, and vascular CT imaging in patients of all ages. Used for diagnosis of disease, trauma, or abnormality and for planning, guiding, and monitoring therapy. Images may be acquired with or without contrast.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A computed tomography x-ray system is a diagnostic x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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K081105
# MAY - 9 2008
### GE Healthcare
3000 N. Grandview Blvd. W-1140 Waukesha, WI 53188
# 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
This 510(k) summary of Safety and Effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with the requirement of 21 CFR Part 807.87(h).
| Submitter:<br>Name:<br>Address: | GE Medical Systems, LLC (GE Healthcare)<br>3000 N. Grandview Blvd., W-1140<br>Waukesha, WI 53188 |
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| Contact: | John Jaeckle<br>Regulatory Affairs Program Manager- MI & CT<br>Tel: 262-312-7358, Fax: 262-312-7369<br>e-mail: John.Jaeckle@med.ge.com |
| Date Prepared: | April 8, 2008 |
| PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION | |
| Name: | GE LightSpeed CT750 HD<br>(Also known as LightSpeed 8.0 CT Scanner System) |
| Classification Name: | Computed Tomography X-ray System<br>21CFR892.1750, 90-JAK |
| Manufacturer: | GE Medical Systems, LLC (GE Healthcare)<br>3000 N. Grandview Blvd.<br>Waukesha, WI 53188<br>Future Production may also be accomplished at one of our<br>other registered CT Manufacturing facilities. |
| Distributor: | Same as Manufacturer |
| Marketed Devices: | The GE LightSpeed CT750 HD CT Scanner System (aka<br>GE LightSpeed 8.0) is of comparable type and substantially<br>equivalent to GE's currently marketed Computed<br>Tomography X-ray Systems that comply with the same or<br>equivalent standards and have similar intended uses, such<br>as the previous LightSpeed CT Scanners. |
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#### Predicate Device(s):
GE LightSpeed 7.1 CT Scanner System (K061817)
## DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The GE LightSpeed CT750 HD CT Scanner System (aka LightSpeed 8.0) is composed of a gantry, patient table, operator console, computer, and PDU and includes image acquisition hardware, image acquisition and reconstruction software, associated accessories and connections/interfaces to accessories. The GE LightSpeed CT750 HD Scanner System is an evolutionary modification to LightSpeed 7.1 (K061817). It is developed from the hardware platform of LightSpeed 7.1 32/64 slice system by adding new application features that involve changes in hardware, software, firmware, recon, and scan mode.
The GE LightSpeed CT750 HD Scanner System is designed to be a head and whole body CT scanner incorporating the same basic fundamental operating principles and similar Indications for Use. Materials and construction are equivalent to our existing marketed products, which are compliant with UL 60601-1, IEC 60601-1 and associated collateral and particular standards, and 21CFR Subchapter J.
#### Indications for Use:
The GE LightSpeed CT750 HD Computed Tomography X-ray system is intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes, including Axial, Cine, Helical (Volumetric), Cardiac, Spectral, and Gated acquisitions for all ages. These images may be obtained either with or without contrast. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, components and accessories.
This device may include data and image processing to produce images in a variety of trans-axial and reformatted planes. Further the images can be post processed to produce additional imaging planes or analysis results.
The GE LightSpeed CT750 HD CT Scanner System is indicated for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications.
The device output is a valuable medical tool for the diagnosis of disease, trauma, or abnormality and for planning, guiding, and monitoring therapy.
If the spectral imaging option is included on the system, the system can acquire CT images using different kV levels of the same anatomical region of a patient in a single rotation from a single source. The differences in the energy dependence of the attenuation coefficient of the different materials provide information about the chemical composition of body materials. This approach enables images to be generated at energies selected from the available spectrum to visualize and analyze information about anatomical and pathological structures.
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### Comparison with Predicate:
The GE LightSpeed CT750 HD Scanner System is developed from the hardware platform of our LightSpeed 7.1 32/64 slice system (K061817). The GE LightSpeed CT750 HD involves changes from the LightSpeed 7.1 system to add new application features that involve changes in hardware, application software, firmware, recon, and scan mode as well as introducing a new 64-slice detector. The GE LightSpeed CT750 soun mode as wirtually the same materials and identical operating principle HD Ooanner Cyclom asso virtually LightSpeed 7.1, as well as having similar indications for use. We believe the GE LightSpeed CT750 HD Scanner System is of comparable type and substantially equivalent to our currently marketed system listed above and complies with the same or equivalent standards and have the same intended uses.
The GE LightSpeed CT750 HD Scanner System will be certified to comply with the Xr no of Elghtopod of 21CFR1020.30 and1020.33, as well as the safety requirements of UL 60601-1, and IEC 60601-1 and associated collateral and particular standards.
## Adverse Effects on Health:
Potential electrical, mechanical and radiation hazards are identified in a risk management summary (hazard analysis) and controlled by:
- System verification and validation to ensure performance to specifications, . Federal Regulations, and user requirements.
- Adherence and certification to industry and international standards. (UL/CSA and . IEC).
- Compliance to applicable CDRH 21CFR subchapter J requirements. .
The device is designed and manufactured under the Quality System Regulations of 21CFR820.
### Conclusions:
The GE LightSpeed CT750 HD CT Scanner System is an evolutionary modification to the LightSpeed 7.1 32/64 slice system (K061817). It does not result in any new potential safety risks and performs as well as or better than devices currently on the portunitial career mono and CT750 HD system will be certified to comply with the X-ray mantol. The GE LightSpoor of 1020.33, as well as the safety requirements of UL 60601-1, and IEC 60601-1 and associated collateral and particular standards. GE considers the GE LightSpeed CT750 HD CT Scanner System to be equivalent to other marketed devices with similar indications for use and meeting similar standards.
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
## MAY - 9 2008
GE Medical Systems, LLC (GE Healthcare) % Mr. Jay Y. Kogoma Responsible Third Party Official Intertek Testing Services 2307 E. Aurora Rd., Unit B7 TWINSBURG OH 44087
Re: K081105
Trade/Device Name: GE LightSpeed CT750 HD CT Scanner (aka LightSpeed 8.0) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulation Name: Computed tomography x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JAK Dated: April 17, 2008 Received: April 18, 2008
#### Dear Mr. Kogoma:
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. 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance at one of the following numbers, based on the regulation number at the top of this letter.
| 21 CFR 876.xxxx | (Gastroenterology/Renal/Urology) | 240-276-0115 |
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| 21 CFR 884.xxxx | (Obstetrics/Gynecology) | 240-276-0115 |
| 21 CFR 892.xxxx | (Radiology) | 240-276-0120 |
| Other | | 240-276-0100 |
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding postmarket surveillance, please contact CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometric's (OSB's) Division of Postmarket Surveillance at 240-276-3474. For questions regarding the reporting of device adverse events (Medical Device Reporting (MDR)), please contact the Division of Surveillance Systems at 240-276-3464. You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrb/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely vours.
NancyCbrogdon
Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive. Abdominal, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K081105
GE LightSpeed CT750 HD CT Scanner System (aka LightSpeed 8.0) Device Name:
#### Indications for Use:
The GE LightSpeed CT750 HD Computed Tomography X-ray system is intended to produce crosssectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes, including Axial, Cine, Helical (Volumetric), Cardiac, Spectral, and Gated acquisitions for all ages. These images may be obtained either with or without contrast. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, components and accessories.
This device may include data and image processing to produce images in a variety of trans-axial and reformatted planes. Further the images can be post processed to produce additional imaging planes or analysis results.
The GE LightSpeed CT750 HD CT Scanner System is indicated for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications.
The device output is a valuable medical tool for the diagnosis of disease, trauma, or abnormality and for planning, guiding, and monitoring therapy.
If the spectral imaging option is included on the system, the system can acquire CT images using different KV levels of the same anatomical region of a patient in a single rotation from a single source. The differences in the energy dependence of the attenuation coefficient of the different materials provide information about the chemical composition of body materials. This approach enables images to be generated at energies selected from the available spectrum to visualize and analyze information about anatomical and pathological structures.
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
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.