K113490 · Ge Medical Systems, LLC · LNH · Jan 13, 2012 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K113490
Device Name
OPTIMA MR450W
Applicant
Ge Medical Systems, LLC
Product Code
LNH · Radiology
Decision Date
Jan 13, 2012
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1000
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Optima™ MR450w is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra. dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions of the body. Depending on the region of interest being imaged, contrast agents may be used. The images produced by the Optima™ MR450w reflect the spatial distribution or molecular environment of nuclei exhibiting magnetic resonance. These images and/or spectra when interpreted by a trained physician yield information that may assist in diagnosis.
Device Story
1.5T superconducting MRI scanner; acquires signals via up to 32 independent receive channels and multiple coil elements. Uses time-varying magnetic fields (gradients) and RF transmissions to map spatial distribution/molecular environment of nuclei. Produces axial, sagittal, coronal, oblique, spectroscopic, and parametric images. Operated by trained professionals in clinical settings. Output interpreted by physicians to assist in diagnosis. Added XP Gradient configuration compatible with GEM Coil Suite. System conforms to NEMA DICOM standards.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies required. Internal workflow and image quality data used for clinical validation. Bench testing included risk analysis, design reviews, and performance verification (SNR, geometric distortion, uniformity, slice thickness, spatial resolution). Safety testing performed per FDA guidance for MR diagnostic devices.
Technological Characteristics
1.5T superconducting magnet; 32-channel data acquisition system; gradient and RF transmission hardware. Conforms to NEMA DICOM standards. Software-based reconstruction algorithms. Biocompatibility and safety testing performed per FDA guidance.
Indications for Use
Indicated for whole-body diagnostic imaging (head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels, musculoskeletal) to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and dynamic images. Applicable to patients requiring MRI; contrast agents may be used as needed.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A magnetic resonance diagnostic device is intended for general diagnostic use to present images which reflect the spatial distribution and/or magnetic resonance spectra which reflect frequency and distribution of nuclei exhibiting nuclear magnetic resonance. Other physical parameters derived from the images and/or spectra may also be produced. The device includes hydrogen-1 (proton) imaging, sodium-23 imaging, hydrogen-1 spectroscopy, phosphorus-31 spectroscopy, and chemical shift imaging (preserving simultaneous frequency and spatial information).
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A magnetic resonance imaging disposable kit intended for use with a magnetic resonance diagnostic device only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
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GE Healthcare
510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
## 510(k) Summary
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided:
November 22, 2011 Date:
Optima MR450w
892.1000
GE Healthcare (GE Medical Systems, LLC) Submitter: 3200 N. Grandview Blvd. Waukesha, WI 53188
Primary Contact Person:
Robin Martin Regulatory Affairs Leader GE Healthcare (GE Medical Systems, LLC) Ph: (262) 312-1120 Fax: (262) 364-2785
Secondary Contact Person:
Glen Sabin Regulatory Affairs Director GE Healthcare (GE Medical Systems, LLC) Ph: (262) 521-6848 Fax: (262) 364-2785
Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic Device
Optima MR450w (K091536)
Device: Trade Name: Common/Usual Name:
Classification Names:
LNH Product Code:
Predicate Device(s):
Device Description:
The 1.5T GE Optima MR450w features a superconducting magnet operating at 1.5 Tesla. The data acquisition system accommodates up to 32 independent receive channels in various increments, and multiple independent coil elements per channel during a single acquisition series. The system uses a combination of time-varying magnetic fields (gradients) and RF transmissions to obtain information regarding the density and position of elements exhibiting magnetic resonance. The system can image in the sagittal, coronal, axial, oblique and double oblique planes, using various pulse sequences and reconstruction algorithms. The Optima MR450w is proposed to be marketed with an added XP Gradient configuration compatible with systems that have the GEM Coil Suite option. The 1.5T GE Optima MR450w is designed to conform to NEMA DICOM standards (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine).
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## GE Healthcare 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
### Intended Use:
The Optima™ MR450w is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra. dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions of the body. Depending on the region of interest being imaged, contrast agents may be used.
The images produced by the Optima™ MR450w reflect the spatial distribution or molecular environment of nuclei exhibiting magnetic resonance. These images and/or spectra when interpreted by a trained physician yield information that may assist in diagnosis.
The Optima MR450w employs the same fundamental scientific technology as its predicate device, the Optima MR450w. Refer to Section 12 for details of the System, Technical and Application Comparison Charts.
Technology:
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# GE Healthcare
510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
Determination of Substantial Equivalence:
## Summary of Non-Clinical Tests:
The Optima MR450w and its applications comply with voluntary standards as detailed in Section 9 of this premarket submission. The following quality assurance measures were applied to the development of the system:
- . Risk Analvsis
- Requirements Reviews .
- Design Reviews �
- Performance testing: .
- Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) -
- Geometric distortion -
- Image uniformity -
- Slice thickness -
- Spatial resolution -
- Component, Subsystem and System Testing (Verification) .
- Simulated use testing (Validation) .
In accordance with voluntary standards identified in Section 9 and FDA's November 14, 1998 guidance entitled 'Guidance for the Submission of Premarket Notifications for Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic Devices', the following safety tests were completed:
- Safety Testing .
- Static Field Strength -
- Acoustic noise -
- DB/dt -
- RF heating (SAR) -
- Biocompatibility -
## Summary of Clinical Tests:
The subject of this premarket submission, Optima MR450w did not require external clinical studies to support substantial equivalence. Internal scans for workflow and image quality data were used for clinical validation.
Conclusion:
GE Healthcare considers the Optima MR450w to be as safe, as effective, and performance is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Ms. Robin Martin Regulatory Affairs Leader GE Medical Systems, LLC. 3200 N. Grandview Blvd. WAUKESHA WI 53188
Re: K113490
Trade/Device Name: Optima MR450w Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1000 Regulation Name: Magnetic resonance diagnostic device Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LNH Dated: November 22, 2011 Received: November 25, 2011
Dear Ms. Martin:
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 class II (Special Controls), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 800 to 895. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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 Parts 801 and 809); medical device reporting (reporting of
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medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); and good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820). 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 Parts 801 and 809), please contact the Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety at (301) 796-5450. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
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 (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely Yours,
Mary S Patel
Mary S. Pastel, Sc.D. Director Division of Radiological Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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K 113490 510fk) Number (if known):
Device Name: Optima MR450w
Indications for Use:
The Optima™ MR450w is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions of the body. Depending on the region of interest being imaged, contrast agents may be used.
The images produced by the Optima™ MR450w reflect the spatial distribution or molecular environment of nucle oxhibiting magnetic resonance. These images and/or spectra when interpreted by a trained physician yield information that may assist in diagnosis.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices (OIVD)
Mary S Posth
Division Sign-Off Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Saf 510(k)
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
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.
