uWS-MR
Device Facts
| Record ID | K192601 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | uWS-MR |
| Applicant | Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. |
| Product Code | QIH · Radiology |
| Decision Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 892.2050 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | AI/ML, Software as a Medical Device |
Indications for Use
uWS-MR is a software solution intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images. It supports interpretation and evaluation of examinations within healthcare institutions. It has the following additional indications: The MR Stitching is intended to create full-format images from overlapping MR volume data sets acquired at multiple stages. The Dynamic application is intended to provide a general post-processing tool for time course studies. The Image Fusion application is intended to combine two different image series so that the displayed anatomical structures match in both series. MRS (MR Spectroscopy) is intended to evaluate the molecule constitution and spatial distribution of cell metabolism. It provides a set of tools to view, process, and analyze the complex MRS data. This application supports the analysis for both SVS (Single Voxel Spectroscopy) and CSI (Chemical Shift Imaging) data. The MAPs application is intended to provide a number of arithmetic and statistical functions for evaluating dynamic processes and images. These functions are applied to the grayscale values of medical images. The MR Breast Evaluation application provides the user a tool to calculate parameter maps from contrast-enhanced time-course images. The Brain Perfusion application is intended to allow the visualization of temporal variations in the dynamic susceptibility time series of MR datasets. MR Vessel Analysis is intended to provide a tool for viewing, manipulating, and evaluating MR vascular images. The Inner view application is intended to perform a virtual camera view through hollow structures (cavities), such as vessels. The DCE analysis is intended to view, manipulate, and evaluate dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI images. The United Neuro is intended to view, manipulate, and evaluate MR neurological images. The MR Cardiac Analysis application is intended to be used for viewing, post-processing and quantitative evaluation of cardiac magnetic resonance data.
Device Story
uWS-MR is a software solution for viewing, processing, and analyzing MR images; functions as stand-alone SaMD or post-processing application for UIH MR scanners. Inputs include DICOM 3.0 anatomical and functional MR datasets from network or external storage. Transforms data via various modules: MR Stitching, Dynamic, Image Fusion, MRS, MAPs, Breast Evaluation, Brain Perfusion, Vessel Analysis, Inner View, DCE, United Neuro, and Cardiac Analysis. Outputs include processed images, parameter maps, and statistical reports. Used in clinical settings by trained, licensed physicians to interpret images and statistics for clinical decision-making. Benefits include enhanced visualization and quantitative evaluation of MR data to support diagnostic workflows.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical study was required. Performance verification provided for MR Cardiac Analysis. Bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Software-only device; DICOM 3.0 compliant. Implements image processing algorithms for MR data (segmentation, fusion, quantification). Standards: NEMA PS 3.1-3.20 (DICOM), ISO 14971 (Risk Management), IEC 62304 (Software Life Cycle).
Indications for Use
Indicated for viewing, manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images for interpretation and evaluation within healthcare institutions. Supports MR imaging analysis including stitching, dynamic time-course studies, image fusion, spectroscopy (SVS/CSI), arithmetic/statistical mapping, breast evaluation, brain perfusion, vessel analysis, virtual endoscopy (Inner view), DCE analysis, neurological evaluation, and cardiac analysis.
Regulatory Classification
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
- uWS-MR (K183164)
Reference Devices
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd % Xin Gao Regulatory Affairs Specialist No. 2258 Chengbei Rd., Jiading Industrial District Shanghai, Shanghai 201807 CHINA
June 1, 2020
### Re: K192601
Trade/Device Name: uWS-MR Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: QIH, LLZ Dated: April 29, 2020 Received: May 4, 2020
Dear Xin Gao:
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. 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 located 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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For
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Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K192601
Device Name uWS-MR
Indications for Use (Describe)
uWS-MR is a software solution intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, and storage of medical images. It supports interpretation and evaluation of examinations within healthcare institutions. It has the following additional indications:
The MR Stitching is intended to create full-format images from overlapping MR volume data sets acquired at multiple stages.
The Dynamic application is intended to provide a general post-processing tool for time course studies.
The Image Fusion application is intended to combine two different image series so that the displayed anatomical structures match in both series.
MRS (MR Spectroscopy) is intended to evaluate the molecule constitution and spatial distribution of cell metabolism. It provides a set of tools to view, process, and analyze the complex MRS data. This application supports the analysis for both SVS (Single Voxel Spectroscopy) and CSI (Chemical Shift Imaging) data.
The MAPs application is intended to provide a number of arithmetic and statistical functions for evaluating dynamic processes and images. These functions are applied to the grayscale values of medical images.
The MR Breast Evaluation application provides the user a tool to calculate parameter maps from contrast-enhanced timecourse images.
The Brain Perfusion application is intended to allow the visualizations in the dynamic susceptibility time series of MR datasets.
MR Vessel Analysis is intended to provide a tool for viewing, manipulating MR vascular images.
The Inner view application is intended to perform a virtual camera view through hollow structures (cavities), such as vessels.
The DCE analysis is intended to view, manipulate, and evaluate dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI images.
The United Neuro is intended to view, manipulate, and evaluate MR neurological images.
The MR Cardiac Analysis application is intended to be used for viewing, post-processing and quantitative evaluation of cardiac magnetic resonance data.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510 (k) SUMMARY
- 1. Date of Preparation: April 29, 2020
# 2. Sponsor Identification
### Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co.,Ltd. No.2258 Chengbei Rd. Jiading District, 201807, Shanghai, China
Establishment Registration Number: 3011015597
Contact Person: Xin GAO Position: Regulatory Affairs Manager Tel: +86-021-67076888-5386 Fax: +86-021-67076889 Email: xin.gao@united-imaging.com
# 3. Identification of Proposed Device
Trade Name: uWS-MR Common Name: MR Image Post-Processing Software Model(s): uWS-MR
Regulatory Information Classification Name: Picture archiving and communications system Classification: II Product Code: QIH, LLZ Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Review Panel: Radiology
# 4. Identification of Predicate Device(s)
Predicate Device 510(k) Number: K183164 Device Name: uWS-MR
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Reference Device#1 510(k) Number: K141480 Device Name: cvi42
Reference Device#2 510(k) Number: K153022 Device Name: Philips Medical Systems Nederland BV
# 5. Device Description
uWS-MR is a comprehensive software solution designed to process, review and analyze MR (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) studies. It can be used as a stand-alone SaMD or a post processing application option for cleared UIH (Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co.,Ltd.) MR Scanners. It can transfer images in DICOM 3.0 format over a medical imaging network or import images from external storage devices such as CD/DVDs or flash drives. These images can be functional data, as well as anatomical datasets. It can be at one or more time-points or include one or more time-frames. Multiple display formats including MIP and volume rendering and multiple statistical analysis including mean, maximum and minimum over a user-defined region is supported. A trained, licensed physician can interpret these displayed images as well as the statistics as per standard practice.
This Traditional 510(k) is to request modification for the cleared Picture archiving and communications system (uWS-MR) which have been cleared by FDA via K183164 on March 22, 2019.
The modifications performed on the uWS-MR (K183164) in this submission are due to the change of the advanced application (United Neuro) and addition of a new advanced application (MR Cardiac Analysis).
### 6. Indications for use
uWS-MR is a software solution intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images. It supports interpretation and evaluation of examinations within healthcare institutions. It has the following additional indications:
- . The MR Stitching is intended to create full-format images from overlapping MR volume data sets acquired at multiple stages.
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- . The Dynamic application is intended to provide a general post-processing tool for time course studies.
- . The Image Fusion application is intended to combine two different image series so that the displayed anatomical structures match in both series.
- . MRS (MR Spectroscopy) is intended to evaluate the molecule constitution and spatial distribution of cell metabolism. It provides a set of tools to view, process, and analyze the complex MRS data. This application supports the analysis for both SVS (Single Voxel Spectroscopy) and CSI (Chemical Shift Imaging) data.
- . The MAPs application is intended to provide a number of arithmetic and statistical functions for evaluating dynamic processes and images. These functions are applied to the grayscale values of medical images.
- . The MR Breast Evaluation application provides the user a tool to calculate parameter maps from contrast-enhanced time-course images.
- . The Brain Perfusion application is intended to allow the visualization of temporal variations in the dynamic susceptibility time series of MR datasets.
- . MR Vessel Analysis is intended to provide a tool for viewing, manipulating, and evaluating MR vascular images.
- . The Inner view application is intended to perform a virtual camera view through hollow structures (cavities), such as vessels.
- . The DCE analysis is intended to view, manipulate, and evaluate dynamic contrastenhanced MRI images.
- . The United Neuro is intended to view, manipulate, and evaluate MR neurological images.
- . The MR Cardiac Analysis application is intended to be used for viewing, postprocessing and quantitative evaluation of cardiac magnetic resonance data.
# 7. Summary of Technological Characteristics
The technology characteristics of the modified uWS-MR, reflected in this 510(k) submission, do not alter the scientific technology of the devices and are substantially equivalent to those of the predicate devices.
The following tables compare the modified features, principles of operation, fundamental scientific technology and intended use of uWS-MR when compared to the predicate devices.
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| Item | Table 1 Substantial equivalent discussion for basic functions<br>Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Remark |
|-------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | uWS-MR | uWS-MR (K183164) | |
| General | | | |
| Device Classification<br>Name | Picture Archiving and Communications<br>System | Picture Archiving and Communications<br>System | Same |
| Product Code | QIH, LLZ | LLZ | Same |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 892.2050 | 21 CFR 892.2050 | Same |
| Device Class | II | II | Same |
| Classification Panel | Radiology | Radiology | Same |
| Advanced Application | Yes | Yes | The proposed<br>device includes<br>more<br>applications,<br>which is<br>discussed in<br>the following<br>chapters, than<br>the predicate<br>device. This<br>difference will<br>not impact the<br>safety and<br>effectiveness<br>of the device |
| Item | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Remark |
| | uWS-MR | uWS-MR (K183164) | |
| Indications for use | uWS-MR is a software solution intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images. It supports interpretation and evaluation of examinations within healthcare institutions. It has the following additional indications:<br>• The MR Stitching is intended to create full-format images from overlapping MR volume data sets acquired at multiple stages. | uWS-MR is a software solution intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images. It supports interpretation and evaluation of examinations within healthcare institutions. It has the following additional indications:<br>• The MR Stitching is intended to create full-format images from overlapping MR volume data sets acquired at multiple stages. | The indications for use is supplemented. The proposed device includes more applications, which is discussed in the following chapters. This difference will not impact the safety and effectiveness of the device. |
| | • The Dynamic application is intended to provide a general post-processing tool for time course studies. | • The Dynamic application is intended to provide a general post-processing tool for time course studies. | |
| | • The Image Fusion application is intended to combine two different image series so that the displayed anatomical structures match in both series. | • The Image Fusion application is intended to combine two different image series so that the displayed anatomical structures match in both series. | |
| | • MRS (MR Spectroscopy) is intended to evaluate the molecule constitution and spatial distribution of cell metabolism. It provides a set of tools to view, process, and analyze the | • MRS (MR Spectroscopy) is intended to evaluate the molecule constitution and spatial distribution of cell metabolism. It provides a set of tools to view, process, and analyze the | |
| Item | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Remark |
| | uWS-MR | uWS-MR (K183164) | |
| | complex MRS data. This application<br>supports the analysis for both SVS<br>(Single Voxel Spectroscopy) and CSI<br>(Chemical Shift Imaging) data. | complex MRS data. This application<br>supports the analysis for both SVS<br>(Single Voxel Spectroscopy) and CSI<br>(Chemical Shift Imaging) data. | |
| | The MAPs application is intended to<br>provide a number of arithmetic and<br>statistical functions for evaluating<br>dynamic processes and images. These<br>functions are applied to the grayscale<br>values of medical images. | The MAPs application is intended to<br>provide a number of arithmetic and<br>statistical functions for evaluating<br>dynamic processes and images. These<br>functions are applied to the grayscale<br>values of medical images. | |
| | The MR Breast Evaluation application<br>provides the user a tool to calculate<br>parameter maps from contrast-<br>enhanced time-course images. | The MR Breast Evaluation application<br>provides the user a tool to calculate<br>parameter maps from contrast-<br>enhanced time-course images. | |
| | The Brain Perfusion application is<br>intended to allow the visualization of<br>temporal variations in the dynamic<br>susceptibility time series of MR<br>datasets. | The Brain Perfusion application is<br>intended to allow the visualization of<br>temporal variations in the dynamic<br>susceptibility time series of MR<br>datasets. | |
| | MR Vessel Analysis is intended to<br>provide a tool for viewing,<br>manipulating, and evaluating MR<br>vascular images. | MR Vessel Analysis is intended to<br>provide a tool for viewing,<br>manipulating, and evaluating MR<br>vascular images. | |
| Item | Proposed Device<br>uWS-MR | Predicate Device<br>uWS-MR (K183164) | Remark |
| | The Inner view application is intended to perform a virtual camera view through hollow structures (cavities), such as vessels. The DCE analysis is intended to view, manipulate, and evaluate dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI images. The United Neuro is intended to view, manipulate, and evaluate MR neurological images. The MR Cardiac Analysis application is intended to be used for viewing, post-processing and quantitative evaluation of cardiac magnetic resonance data. | The Inner view application is intended to perform a virtual camera view through hollow structures (cavities), such as vessels. The DCE analysis is intended to view, manipulate, and evaluate dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI images. The United Neuro is intended to view, manipulate, and evaluate MR neurological images. | |
| Specification | | | |
| Image communication | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Hardware /OS | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Patient Administration | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Review 2D | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Review 3D | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Filming | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Fusion | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Inner View | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Item | Proposed Device<br>uWS-MR | Predicate Device<br>uWS-MR (K183164) | Remark |
| Visibility | Yes | Yes | Same |
| ROI/VOI | Yes | Yes | Same |
| MIP Display | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Compare | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Report | Yes | Yes | Optimized function which<br>will not impact<br>the safety and<br>effectiveness. |
Table 1 Substantial equivalent discussion for basic functions
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### Table 2 Substantial equivalent discussion for MR Cardiac Analysis
| Advanced<br>Application | Function name | | Proposed device<br>uWS-MR | Reference Device#1<br>cvi42 (K141480) | Remark |
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| Cardiac Analysis<br>(New application) | Cardiac Function | Type of imaging scans | MR | MR | Same |
| | | Image Loading and Viewing | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | LV Contour Segmentation | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | RV Contour Segmentation | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Extent Definition | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Parameters Calculation | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | BSA standardized | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Polar Maps | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Volume Curve | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Result Saving | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Report | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Function name | Proposed device<br>uWS-MR | Reference Device#2<br>Philips IntelliSpace Cardiovascular<br>(K153022) | Remark | |
| | Flow Analysis | Type of imaging scans | MR | MR | Same |
| | | Image Loading and Viewing | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Plot vessel contour | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Propagate Contour | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Doppler Map | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Parameters Calculation | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Flow Curve | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Result Saving | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Report | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Advanced Application | | Function name | Proposed device<br>uWS-MR | Predicate device<br>uWS-MR (K183164) | Remark |
| United Neuro | | Type of imaging scan | MR | MR | Same |
| (Modified Application) | | Motion correction | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Functional activation<br>calculation | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Diffusion parameter analysis | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Adjust display parameter | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Fusion | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Fiber tracking | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Time-Intensity curve | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | ROI Statistics | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Result Saving | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | | Report | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | MR Segmentation | Yes | No | Note1 | |
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Notel : Provides the user-identified region segmentation, users can draw the region of interest manually, which does not affect safety and effectiveness.
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#### Performance Data 8.
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
### Biocompatibility
Not Applicable to the proposed device, because the device is stand-alone software.
### Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Not Applicable to the proposed device, because the device is stand-alone software.
### Software Verification and Validation
Software verification and validation testing was provided to demonstrate safety and efficacy of the proposed device. This includes a hazard analysis, and the potential hazards have been classified as a moderate level of concern (LOC). Those documentations include:
- · Software Description
- · Device Hazard Analysis
- · Software Requirements Specification (SRS)
- · Software Architecture Design Chart
- · Software Development Environment Description
- · Software Verification and Validation
- · Cybersecurity Documents
# Animal Study
No animal study was required.
# Clinical Studies
No clinical study was required.
# Performance Verification
Performance Evaluation Report for MR Cardiac Analysis
# Other Standards and Guidance
- NEMA PS 3.1 - 3.20 Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Set (2016).
- ISO 14971 Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices (Edition 2.0, corrected version, 2007).
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- IEC 62304 Medical device software Software life cycle processes (Edition 1.1, . 2015).
### Summary
The features described in this premarket submission are supported with the results of the testing mentioned above; the uWS-MR was found to have a safety and effectiveness profile that is similar to the predicate device and reference devices.
#### Substantially Equivalent (SE) Conclusion 9.
The proposed device is equivalent to the predicate device with regard to safety and efficacy. This conclusion is based upon a comparison of intended use, technological characteristics, performance specification, device hazards as well as verification and validation results.
In summary, the proposed device is determined to be Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device and reference devices.
