Who is the manufacturer of CardIQ Suite?

GE Medical Systems SCS filed the 510(k) submission for CardIQ Suite (K213725).

What is the FDA product code for CardIQ Suite?

JAK. It is classified under 21 CFR 892.1750 as a Class 2 device in the Radiology panel.

What is the regulatory pathway for CardIQ Suite?

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

Does CardIQ Suite use AI or machine learning?

Yes. CardIQ Suite (K213725) is flagged as an AI/ML-enabled medical device in the FDA's AI/ML device list.

Who can help prepare an FDA 510(k) submission like CardIQ Suite?

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.

Can an AI/ML device like CardIQ Suite get a guaranteed FDA 510(k) clearance?

Yes. Innolitics offers a guaranteed FDA 510(k) clearance engagement for AI/ML Software as a Medical Device — combining engineering and regulatory execution under one agreement with a guaranteed clearance outcome. Eligibility: the device must be an AI/ML Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), and its performance must meet the criteria Innolitics determines during an initial regulatory strategy engagement to be necessary for FDA clearance. See https://innolitics.com/services/end-to-end-samd/ or contact https://innolitics.com/contact.

CardIQ Suite

K213725 · GE Medical Systems SCS · JAK · Mar 11, 2022 · Radiology

Device Facts

Record ID	K213725
Device Name	CardIQ Suite
Applicant	GE Medical Systems SCS
Product Code	JAK · Radiology
Decision Date	Mar 11, 2022
Decision	SESE
Submission Type	Traditional
Regulation	21 CFR 892.1750
Device Class	Class 2
Attributes	AI/ML, Software as a Medical Device

Intended Use

CardIQ Suite is a collection of non-invasive software features intended to analyze CT cardiovascular anatomy and pathology and aid in determining treatment paths.

Device Story

CardIQ Suite is a non-invasive software application for analyzing cardiovascular CT DICOM data. It processes 2D/3D cardiac non-contrast and angiography images to provide automated/manual measurements, vessel visualization, and chamber mobility assessment. The device features an automated deep learning algorithm for segmenting and labeling coronary artery calcifications, calculating Agatston/Janowitz 130 (AJ 130) and Volume scores. It also includes a Coronary 2D Review toolset for interactive multi-phase data review, distance measurements, and ROI analysis. Used in clinical settings by radiologists/clinicians, the software integrates into existing workflows to assist in diagnosing cardiovascular disease and determining treatment paths. Output includes quantitative scores and visual data, which are exported as DICOM SR or images for reporting and archiving. The device aids clinical decision-making by providing standardized, reproducible measurements of cardiac structures and calcifications, potentially improving diagnostic efficiency and patient prognosis monitoring.

Clinical Evidence

Clinical evidence consists of a reader study comparing automated calcium scoring output from CardIQ Suite against manual scoring performed by three board-certified radiologists on a representative set of clinical images. Results demonstrated very high correlations between manual and automated methods for total calcium score, confirming equivalent performance to the predicate device.

Technological Characteristics

Software-based analysis tool for DICOM CT cardiac data. Employs deep learning algorithm for automated segmentation/labeling of calcifications and rule-based methods for Agatston/Volume scoring. Complies with NEMA PS 3.1-3.20 (DICOM) standards. Operates on the AW Server platform. Software level of concern: Moderate.

Indications for Use

Indicated for analysis of cardiovascular anatomy and pathology using 2D or 3D CT cardiac non-contrast and angiography DICOM data. Used for visualization/measurement of vessels and chamber mobility; aids diagnosis and treatment planning for coronary artery disease, heart structures, and follow-up for stents, bypasses, and plaque imaging. Includes calcium scoring for non-contrasted cardiac images to evaluate calcified plaques in coronary arteries, heart valves, and great vessels (aorta) and monitor calcium progression for cardiac disease prognosis.

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.

Predicate Devices

SmartScore 4.0 (K020929)

Reference Devices

CardIQ Xpress 2.0 (K073138)
Syngo.CT CaScoring (K201034)

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Submission Summary (Full Text)

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GE Medical Systems SCS % Yonghui Han Regulatory Affairs Leader 283, rue de la Miniere Buc, 78530 FRANCE Re: K213725 Trade/Device Name: CardIQ Suite Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulation Name: Computed tomography x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JAK, LLZ Dated: February 17, 2022 Received: February 18, 2022 Dear Yonghui Han: 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). 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Sincerely, Laurel Burk Assistant 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) K213725 Device Name CardIQ Suite #### Indications for Use (Describe) CardIQ Suite is a non-invasive software application designed to provide an optimized application to analyze cardiovascular anatomy and pathology based on 2D or 3D CT cardiac non contrast and angiography DICOM data from acquisitions of the heart. It provides capabilities for the visualization and measurement of vessels and visualization of chamber mobility. CardIQ Suite also aids in diagnosis and determination of treatment paths for cardiovascular diseases to include, coronary artery disease, functional parameters of the heart, heart structures and follow-up for stent placement, bypasses and plaque imaging. CardIO Suite provides calcium scoring, a non-invasive software application, that can be used with non-contrasted cardiac images to evaluate calcified plaques in the coronary arteries, heart valves and great vessels such as the aorta. Calcium Scoring may be used to monitor the progression of calcium in coronary arteries overtime, which may aid in the prognosis of cardiac disease. Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) > Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) #### CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED. 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The logo is presented in a blue color. # 510(k) Summary K213725 In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided: | Date: | November 23, 2021 | |----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Submitter: | GE Medical Systems SCS Establishment Registration Number - 9611343 283 rue de la Miniere 78530 Buc, France | | Primary Contact Person: | Yonghui Han Regulatory Affairs Leader GE Healthcare (86)10 57083350/(+86) 13311387032 Yonghui.Han@ge.com | | Secondary Contact Person: | Elizabeth Mathew Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager GE Healthcare Tel:(262)424-7774 Email: Elizabeth.Mathew@ge.com | | Device Trade Name: | CardIQ Suite | | Common/Usual Name: | CardIQ Suite | | Primary Regulation Number: | Computed Tomography X-Ray System (21 CFR 892.1750) | | Primary Product Code: | JAK | | Secondary Product Code: | LLZ | | Classification: | Class II | {4}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/4/Picture/1 description: The image shows the General Electric (GE) logo. The logo consists of the letters 'GE' in a stylized, cursive font, enclosed within a blue circle. The circle is surrounded by a series of swirling lines, resembling water droplets or waves, which are also blue. The overall design is simple and iconic, representing the company's brand identity. | Predicate Device | | |--------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | Device name: | SmartScore 4.0 | | Manufacturer: | GE Medical Systems SCS | | 510(k) number: | K020929 | | Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.1750 Computed tomography X-Ray System | | Product Code: | JAK | | Classification: | Class II | | Reference Devices | | | Device name: | CardIQ Xpress 2.0 | | Manufacturer: | GE Medical Systems SCS | | 510(k) number: | K073138 | | Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.1750 Computed tomography X-Ray System | | Product Code: | JAK | | Classification: | Class II | | Device name: | Syngo.CT CaScoring | | Manufacturer: | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | | 510(k) number: | K201034 | | Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.1750 Computed tomography X-Ray System | | Product Code: | JAK | | Classification: | Class II | ## Device Description: CardlQ Suite is a non-invasive software application designed to work with DICOM CT data acquisitions of the heart. It is a collection of tools that provide capabilities for generating measurement's both automatically and manually, displaying images and associated measurements in an easy-to-read format and tools for exporting images and measurements in a variety of formats. {5}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/5/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for General Electric (GE). The logo is a blue circle with the letters "GE" in white inside. The letters are stylized and connected, and there are white swirls around the outside of the circle. The logo is simple and recognizable, and it is often used to represent the company. CardIQ Suite provides an integrated workflow to seamlessly review calcium scoring and coronary CT angiography (CCTA) data. Calcium Scoring has the capability to automatically segment and label the calcifications within the coronary arteries, and then automatically compute a total and per territory calcium score. The calcium segmentation/labeling is using algorithm. The calcium scoring is based on the standard Agatston/Janowitz 130 (AJ 130) and Volume scoring methods for the segmented calcific regions. The software also provides the users a manual calcium scoring capability that allows them to edit (add/delete or update) auto scored lesions. It also allows the user to manually score calcific lesions within coronary arteries, aorta, aortic valve as well as other general cardiac structures. Calcium scoring offers quantitative results in the AJ 130 score, Volume and Adaptive Volume scoring methods. Calcium Scoring results can be exported as DICOM SR to assist with integration into structured reporting templates. Images can be saved and exported for sharing with referring physicians, incorporating into reports and archiving as part of the CT examination. CardlQ Suite provides the Coronary 2D Review toolset which allows interactive review of cardiac exams. Coronary CTA datasets can be reviewed utilizing the double oblique angles to visually track the path of the coronary arteries as well as to view the common cardiac chamber orientations. Cine capability for multi-phase data may be useful for visualization of cardiac structures such as chambers, valves and arteries in motion. Distance measurement and ROI tools are available for quantitative evaluation of the anatomy. #### Intended Use: CardIQ Suite is a collection of non-invasive software features intended to analyze CT cardiovascular anatomy and pathology and aid in determining treatment paths. #### Indication for Use: CardIQ Suite is a non-invasive software application designed to provide an optimized application to analyze cardiovascular anatomy and pathology based on 2D or 3D CT cardiac non contrast and angiography DICOM data from acquisitions of the heart. It provides capabilities for the visualization and measurement of vessels and visualization of chamber mobility. CardIQ Suite also aids in diagnosis and determination of treatment paths for cardiovascular diseases to include, coronary artery disease, functional parameters of the heart, heart structures and follow-up for stent placement, bypasses and plaque imaging. CardIQ Suite provides calcium scoring, a non-invasive software application, that can be used with noncontrasted cardiac images to evaluate calcified plaques in the coronary arteries, heart valves and great vessels such as the aorta. Calcium Scoring may be used to monitor the progression of calcium in coronary arteries overtime, which may aid in the prognosis of cardiac disease. #### Technology: The proposed device CardIQ Suite employs the same fundamental scientific technology as its predicate device and reference devices. {6}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/6/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for General Electric (GE). The logo is a blue circle with the letters "GE" in a stylized font in the center. The circle has a swirling design around the letters. The logo is simple and recognizable. ## Comparison: The table below summarizes the key feature/technological differences and similarities between the predicate device and the proposed device: | Specification | Predicate Device: SmartScore 4.0 (K020929) | Proposed Device: CardIQ Suite | Comparison | |--------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Segmentation and labeling calcific regions in the coronaries | Manual | Automated | Substantial Equivalent Deep Learning Algorithm is incorporated in CardIQ Suite to automatically segment and label the calcific regions in the coronary arteries in order to improve workflow efficiency over the manual approach that exists in the predicate device. Automated calcium scoring evaluation already exists in the reference device Syngo.CT CaScoring (K201034). | | Manual Segmentation and labeling of calcific regions | Yes | Yes | Identical | | Computation of Agatston score | Yes | Yes | Identical | | Coronary 2D Review | Not Available | Yes | Substantial Equivalent Coronary 2D Reviews Toolset is available in CardIQ Suite to assist users for a seamless integrated review of coronary artery imaging along with automated calcium scoring feature. This tool set contains identical features to what already exists in the reference device CardIQ Xpress 2.0 (K073138) | ## Determination of Substantial Equivalence: #### Summary of Non-Clinical, Design Control Testing CardIQ Suite has successfully completed the design control testing per GE's quality system. It was designed and will be manufactured under the Quality System Regulations of 21CFR 820 and ISO 13485. No additional hazards were identified, and no unexpected test results were observed. The proposed {7}------------------------------------------------ Image /page/7/Picture/1 description: The image shows the General Electric (GE) logo. The logo consists of the letters 'GE' in a stylized, cursive font, enclosed within a circular shape. The color of the logo is a bright blue. The logo is simple and recognizable, representing the General Electric brand. device complies with NEMA PS 3.1 - 3.20 (2016) Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Set (Radiology) standard. The following quality assurance measures were applied to the development of the device: - Requirements Definition - Risk Analysis - Technical Design Reviews - Formal Design Reviews - Software Development Lifecycle - Performance testing (Verification, Validation) - Safety Testing (Verification) The proposed CardIQ Suite has been successfully verified on the AW Server platform. All the testing and results did not raise new or different questions of safety and effectiveness other than those already associated with predicate device. Software documentation is for a MODERATE level of concern. In addition, Engineering has validated CardIQ Suite Calcium Scoring algorithm's capability to automatically segment, label and score the calcific regions in the coronary arteries using a database of retrospective CT exams. This database of exams is representative of the clinical scenarios where CardlQ Suite is intended to be used, with consideration of acquisition protocols and clinical indicators. The result of the algorithm validation showed that the algorithm successfully passed the defined acceptance criteria. #### Summary of Clinical Testing Three board certified radiologists manually scored a representative set of clinical sample images using the predicate device and the results were compared with the automated score outputted by CardIQ Suite. Very high correlations were found between manual and automated methods for computing the total calcium score, demonstrating equivalent performance of the CardIQ Suite software to the predicate device SmartScore 4.0. #### Conclusion: CardIQ Suite has substantial equivalent technological characteristics as its predicate device. GE's quality system's design, verification, and risk management processes did not identify any new questions of safety or effectiveness, hazards, unexpected results, or adverse effects stemming from the changes to the predicate. Based on development under GE Healthcare's quality system, successful design verification, software documentation for a "Moderate" level of concern, along with the engineering bench testing and sample reader study GE Healthcare believes that the proposed CardIQ Suite is substantially equivalent to, and hence as safe and as effective for its Intended Use as the legally marketed predicate device.