Who is the manufacturer of syngo Ultrasound Apps Suite (sUSAS)?

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. filed the 510(k) submission for syngo Ultrasound Apps Suite (sUSAS) (K201062).

What is the FDA product code for syngo Ultrasound Apps Suite (sUSAS)?

LLZ. It is classified under 21 CFR 892.2050 as a Class 2 device in the Radiology panel.

What is the regulatory pathway for syngo Ultrasound Apps Suite (sUSAS)?

510(k) clearance (submission type: Special).

What are the predicate devices for syngo Ultrasound Apps Suite (sUSAS)?

eSie Apps Suite (K143254); ACUSON SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound System (v5.1) – VB21A (K200585).

Who can help prepare an FDA 510(k) submission like syngo Ultrasound Apps Suite (sUSAS)?

Innolitics — a medical-device software consultancy — provides regulatory and engineering support for FDA 510(k) submissions. See https://innolitics.com/services/510ks/ or contact https://innolitics.com/contact.

syngo Ultrasound Apps Suite (sUSAS)

K201062 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · LLZ · May 18, 2020 · Radiology

Device Facts

Record ID	K201062
Device Name	syngo Ultrasound Apps Suite (sUSAS)
Applicant	Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product Code	LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date	May 18, 2020
Decision	SESE
Submission Type	Special
Regulation	21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class	Class 2
Attributes	Software as a Medical Device

Intended Use

The syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite software is a software-only product to be run on a user's PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) workstation. It is intended to launch Siemens CAPs (Clinical Application Packages) for image processing, including the acceptance, transfer, display and digital processing of ultrasound images. Digital processing includes image manipulation and quantification on a workstation. Use of a clinical application package by a qualified clinician can add information to the study to be used for a clinical diagnosis. The software supports the following clinical application packages: . eSie Volume Viewer . eSie LVA . eSie PISA . eSie Valves

Device Story

sUSAS is a software-only application acting as a graphical launch pad on a PACS workstation. It enables clinicians to access Clinical Application Packages (CAPs) for processing ultrasound image data sets (e.g., from ACUSON SC2000 systems). Inputs consist of ultrasound images; the device provides tools for display, manipulation, and quantification (e.g., volume rendering, valve anatomy analysis, cardiac cycle measurements). Outputs are processed images and quantitative data displayed on the workstation for clinician review. The device is used in clinical settings by trained professionals. It does not contact patients. Clinicians use the output to inform clinical decision-making. Benefits include enhanced visualization and standardized quantification of cardiac structures, aiding in diagnosis.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including software verification and validation per IEC 62304 and usability engineering per IEC 62366-1.

Technological Characteristics

Software-only PACS plug-in. Operates on Windows 10 workstations. Supports DICOM standards. Includes eSie Volume Viewer, eSie LVA, eSie PISA, and eSie Valves. Software lifecycle follows IEC 62304. Cybersecurity controls implemented to prevent unauthorized access.

Indications for Use

Indicated for use by qualified clinicians to perform image processing, manipulation, and quantification of ultrasound images on a PACS workstation to assist in clinical diagnosis.

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

eSie Apps Suite (K143254)
ACUSON SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound System (v5.1) – VB21A (K200585)

Reference Devices

Syngo® Dynamics PAC System, VA30A (K171053)

Related Devices

K143254 — eSie Apps Suite · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · Dec 10, 2014
K251342 — EchoPAC Software Only / EchoPAC Plug-in · GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics · Jul 16, 2025
K141554 — ESIE APPS SUITE · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · Jul 11, 2014
K192372 — ASCEND Image Viewer · Ascend Hit · Feb 14, 2020
K220940 — EchoPAC Software Only, EchoPAC Plug-in · GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics · Jul 22, 2022

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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Siemens Medical Solutions, USA, Inc. % Ms. Christine Dunbar Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 685 East Middlefield Road MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043 Re: K201062 Trade/Device Name: syngo Ultrasound Apps Suite™ (sUSAS) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Dated: April 17, 2020 Received: April 21, 2020 Dear Ms. Dunbar: 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. If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. 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Mills, Ph.D. Director Division of Radiological Health OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ # Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known) K201062 Device Name syngo® Ultrasound Apps. Suite™ (sUSAS) #### Indications for Use (Describe) The syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite is a software-only product to be run on a user's PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System) workstation. It is intended to launch Siemens' CAPs (Clinical Applications Packages) for image processing, including the acceptance, display and digital processing of ultrasound images. Digital processing includes image manipulation and quantification. Use of a clinical application package by a qualified clinician can add information to the study to be used for a clinical diagnosis. The software supports the following clinical application packages: - · eSie Volume Viewer - eSie LVA - · eSie PISA - · eSie Valves | 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) #### CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED. This section applies only to requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. #### *DO NOT SEND YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE PRA STAFF EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW.* The burden time for this collection of information is estimated to average 79 hours per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather and maintain the data needed and complete and review the collection of information. 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Sponsor: | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound Division 685 East Middlefield Road Mountain View, California 94043 | | Contact Person: | Christine Dunbar Senior Regulatory Affairs Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound Division 685 East Middlefield Road Mountain View, California 94043 Email: Christine.dunbar@siemens.com Tel: (925) 374-2045 | | Part 2. Device Name: | syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite™ (sUSAS) | | Common Name: | System, Image Processing, Radiological | | Classification Name: | Picture Archiving and Communications System | | Classification: | Regulatory Class: II Review Category: Tier II | | Classification Panel | Radiology | | CFR Section | 21 CFR §892.2050 | | Product Code | 90-LLZ | | Legal Manufacturer: | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound Division 685 East Middlefield Road Mountain View, California 94043 | {4}------------------------------------------------ ## Part 3. Legally Marketed Predicate Devices The syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite™ (sUSAS) as described in this 510(k) submission is substantially equivalent to the company's legally marketed device, the eSie Apps Suite as represented below: | Primary Predicate Device | 510(k) Number / Clearance Date / ProCode | Substantial Equivalence claimed to: | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | eSie Apps Suite (Primary Predicate) | K143254 / 12/10/2014 / LLZ | Syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite VA17A image display, manipulation, post- processing with Clinical Applications Packages (CAPS) • Volume Review • eSie LVA • eSie PISA • eSie Valves • Including image support for SC2000 v6.0 image data. | | Secondary Predicate Device Name | 510(k) Number / Clearance Date | Substantial Equivalence claimed to: sUSAS support clinical image review and post processing using the same CAPS. | | ACUSON SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound System (v5.1) – VB21A Reference Predicate | K200585 / 04/22/2020 / IYO | ACUSON SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound system image display, manipulation, post- processing with Clinical Applications Packages (CAPS) • Volume Review • eSie LVA • eSie PISA • eSie Valves | | Reference Predicate Devices | 510(k) Number / Clearance Date | sUSAS supports clinical image review and post processing using the same CAPS. | | Syngo® Dynamics PAC System, VA30A | K171053 / June 1, 2017 / LLZ | Syngo Dynamics PAC System, VA30A and earlier PACS versions supports the sUSAS Plug-in and launches the clinical applications packages (CAPS) contained in the sUSAS application. | {5}------------------------------------------------ #### Part 4. Device Description syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite™ (sUSAS) is a dedicated software application for use activated on a workstation connected to a cardiology PACS that includes a third-party application launcher. It is a graphical launch pad designed to provide viewing, manipulation and quantification functionality for ACUSON SC2000™ Ultrasound System image data sets using Clinical Application Packages (CAPS). The analysis packages included in this release of the syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite (formerly eSie Apps Suite) software are essentially the same as those available in the software on the ACUSON SC2000™ Ultrasound System. Features on sUSAS are limited to the eSie Volume Viewer (for 2D image and 3D volume image display), eSie LVA, eSie PISA, and eSie Valves clinical application software. #### Part 5. Intended Use and Indications for Use Statement The syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite software is a software-only product to be run on a user's PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) workstation. It is intended to launch Siemens CAPs (Clinical Application Packages) for image processing, including the acceptance, transfer, display and digital processing of ultrasound images. Digital processing includes image manipulation and quantification on a workstation. Use of a clinical application package by a qualified clinician can add information to the study to be used for a clinical diagnosis. The software supports the following clinical application packages: The software supports the following clinical application pack. - . eSie Volume Viewer - . eSie LVA - . eSie PISA - . eSie Valves The indications for use for syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite™ (sUSAS), VA17A remains unchanged from the primary predicate device eSie Apps Suite currently cleared in K143254 except for the device name. {6}------------------------------------------------ ## Part 6. Technological Characteristics as compared to Predicate Device The subject device: syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite ™ (sUSAS) is substantially equivalent to the cleared primary predicate device, eSie Apps Suite (K143254) that employs the same fundamental scientific technology and intended use/indications for use. The clinical applications packages (CAPS) are the same version as used on the currently cleared SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound system v6.0 cleared under K200585 to ensure consistent functionality between the SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound system and the sUSAS software plug-in applications. Therefore, the SC2000 v6.0 K200585 is a secondary predicate as v6.0 contains the same CAPS as sUSAS VA17A and syngo® Dynamics PACs K171053 will be used as a reference predicate since the sUSAS application is installed as a plug-in and will be included in the comparison table. A comparison table as Table 2 is provided on the following page: {7}------------------------------------------------ | Table 1: List of Technological Characteristics and SE Comparison Table | | | | | |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Feature / Characteristic | eSie Apps Suite K143254 (Predicate device) | ACUSON SC2000 Ultrasound System K200585 (Secondary Predicate) Syngo Dynamics K171053 (Reference Predicate) | syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite™ (SUSAS) (this submission) | | | Device Classification (Device class/Product code & panel/description) | Class II LLZ & Radiology Picture archiving and Communications system | Class II IYN, IYO, ITX, OBJ Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system – and - Class II LLZ - PACS | Class II LLZ & Radiology Picture archiving and Communications system | | | Intended Use/Indication for Use statement | eSie Apps Suite software is a software-only product to be run on a user's PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) workstation. It is intended to launch Siemens CAPs (Clinical Application Packages) for image processing, including the acceptance, transfer, display and digital processing of ultrasound images. Digital processing includes image manipulation and quantification on a workstation. Use of a clinical application package by a qualified clinician can add information to the study to be used for a clinical diagnosis. The software supports the following clinical application packages: • eSie Volume Viewer • eSie LVA • eSie PISA • eSie Valves | See clearance letter for K200585 in Attachment B2a. See reference device clearance letter for K171053 in Attachment B3. | syngo® Ultrasound Apps Suite software is a software- only product to be run on a user's PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) workstation. It is intended to launch Siemens CAPs (Clinical Application Packages) for image processing, including the acceptance, transfer, display and digital processing of ultrasound images. Digital processing includes image manipulation and quantification on a workstation. Use of a clinical application package by a qualified clinician can add information to the study to be used for a clinical diagnosis. The software supports the following clinical application packages: • eSie Volume Viewer • eSie LVA • eSie PISA • eSie Valves SAME AS PREDICATE | | | | | YES -(eSie volume viewer) | Yes - SC2000 6.0 and lower | SAME - (eSie volume viewer) | | ■ | Viewing and manipulation of volume datasets | YES -(eSie volume viewer) | | | | | | | Yes - syngo Dynamics via sUSAS installed | | | ■ | 2D quantitative tool for assessment of global and regional myocardial mechanics | No | Yes SC2000 only (eSie VVI) | No | | | | | No - syngo Dynamics via sUSAS installed | | | ■ | 3D Left Ventricle volume quantitative analyses (Single + Multibeat) | YES (eSie LVA) | Yes - SC2000 (eSie LVA) +5 beats | YES (eSie LVA) + 5 beats Update to number of cardiac cycles supported from 3 to 5 beats, SAME As SC2000 6.0 | | | | | No - syngo Dynamics via sUSAS installed | | | ■ | Quantification of proximal isovelocity surface area | YES (eSie PISA) 2D data acquired with TTE probe | Yes - SC2000 (eSie PISA) 2D and 3D volume date acquired with TTE, TEE and ICE probes. Color Doppler & B mode. | YES (eSie PISA) 2D and 3D volume date acquired with TTE, and TEE probes. Color Doppler only. | | | | | No- syngo Dynamics via sUSAS installed | | | ■ | 2D Automated tool to identify and measure contours of left ventricle and atrium from transthoracic exams (TTE) | No | Yes - SC2000 (eSie Left Heart) | No | | | | | No- syngo Dynamics via sUSAS installed | | | ■ | Visualize and quantify mitral and aortic valve anatomy | YES (eSie Valves) | Yes - SC2000 (eSie Valves) | YES (eSie Valves) Same as SC2000 6.0 with defect corrections | | | | | No - syngo Dynamics via sUSAS installed | | | ■ | GUDID Compliance | Yes VA16A | Yes - SC2000 | YES VA16A | | | | | Yes - syngo Dynamics | | | ■ | Volume Load Performance | 80 secs | N/A for SC2000 | 40 secs SAME AS VA16A | | (Volume load time in volume review) | | | | | | ■ Support SC2000 datasets compatibility | Yes - VA16A - v5.0 VA16B - v5.1 | Yes - syngo Dynamics VA30A and earlier via sUSAS installed. | Yes, SC2000 6.0 clearance (K200585) | | | ■ eSie PISA and TTE (only support with TTE Color Doppler volume data) | YES VA16A | Yes for SC2000 5.0 and higher. ---------------------------------- Yes, supported on syngo Dynamics imaging via sUSAS VA16A | YES (eSie PISA) Supports TTE Color Doppler Volume same as VA16A | | | ■ Syngo Dynamics (sUSAS support for SC2000 5.1 data) | YES SyDx VA10 | Yes - syngo Dynamics With sUSAS VA16B | YES SyDx VA20 | | | ■ Syngo Dynamics (sUSAS support for SC2000 6.0 data) | YES SyDx VA10 | Yes - syngo Dynamics With sUSAS VA17A | YES SyDx VA20 | | | ■ Windows 10 Support | No | Yes - SC2000 6.0 ---------------------------------- Yes - syngo Dynamics via sUSAS installed | YES (New) for VA17A SAME as SC2000 6.0 | | | ■ DICOM Media Storage Service | YES | Yes - SC2000 6.0 and lower ---------------------------------- Yes - syngo Dynamics via sUSAS installed | YES - SAME | | | ■ DICOM Structed Reporting | YES | Yes - SC2000 6.0 and lower ---------------------------------- Yes - syngo Dynamics via sUSAS installed | √ YES - SAME | | | ■ Display Improvements | No | SC2000 v6.0 - Yes | Yes aligns with SC2000 6.0 | | | VR Measurement Tools ■ (Volume) | No | SC2000 v6.0 - Yes | The ability to measure anatomy and pathology directly on the Volume Rendered (VR) images in CINE and acquired in 4D. Same as on SC2000 6.0 | | | Reference Lines One-click MPR alignment ■ | No | SC2000 v6.0 - Yes | New Display Feature Same as on SC2000 6.0 | | | Volume Reference Line Projections eSie Slice / eSie Lines ■ | No | SC2000 v6.0 - Yes | New Display Feature Same as on SC2000 6.0 | | | ■ One-click MPR A/B Align on Volume Review (VR) | No | SC2000 v6.0 - Yes | New Display Feature Same as on SC2000 6.0…