IMAGEACCESS SYSTEM

K973805 · Storcomm, Inc. · LMD · Jan 2, 1998 · Radiology

Device Facts

• Record ID: K973805
• Device Name: IMAGEACCESS SYSTEM
• Applicant: Storcomm, Inc.
• Product Code: LMD · Radiology
• Decision Date: Jan 2, 1998
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 892.2020
• Device Class: Class 1
• Attributes: Software as a Medical Device

Intended Use

The intended use of the device is to allow storage and retrieval of medical images for purposes of assisting in the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.

Device Story

ImageACCESS is a clinical image management system for direct capture, retrieval, storage, and transmission of medical images, reports, and patient demographics. Inputs include flat film radiology, CT, MRI, and PET images. System records and retrieves images using optical disk recorders. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals to manage diagnostic data. Output consists of displayed images and reports, facilitating clinical decision-making by providing centralized access to patient imaging history. Benefits include improved workflow efficiency and accessibility of diagnostic information for patient care.

Clinical Evidence

No clinical data provided; bench testing only.

Technological Characteristics

Clinical image management system utilizing optical disk recorders for storage. Supports digital capture and transmission of radiology, CT, MRI, and PET images. Operates as a networked system for image retrieval and management.

Indications for Use

Indicated for storage and retrieval of medical images to assist in diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases in patients requiring radiological imaging.

Regulatory Classification

Identification

A medical image communications device provides electronic transfer of medical image data between medical devices. It may include a physical communications medium, modems, and interfaces. It may provide simple image review software functionality for medical image processing and manipulation, such as grayscale window and level, zoom and pan, user delineated geometric measurements, compression, or user added image annotations. The device does not perform advanced image processing or complex quantitative functions. This does not include electronic transfer of medical image software functions.

Predicate Devices

• ImageACCESS (K931454)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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## StorCOMM ImageACCESS 510(k) Premarket Notification 06/25/97 JAN - 2 1998 Premarket Notification [510(k)] Summary K973805 M. This summary document is being submitted in accordance with section 807.92(c). : ・ ・ The submitter of the 510(k) is: George M. Treiber, Vice President, Chief Technical Officer StorCOMM, Inc. 8849 San Jose Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32217 904-731-1289 Voice 904-730-8587 Fax Date Summary Prepared: June 25, 1997 Device Subject to this 510(k): ImageACCESS® System Trade Name: Clinical Image Management System Common Name: Classification Name: Medical Image Digitizer, Proposed 21CFR 892.2050, Class II; FR Vol.61, No 232, 12/2/96

Comparison with Predicate Devices:

The device which is the subject of this 510(k), ImageACCESS®, is substantially equivalent to the same device before the current modifications which was authorized for marketing via 510(k) K931454, decision date 12/14/93.

Device Description:

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The ImageACCESS® system is a complete clinical image management system providing direct capture, retrieval, storage, and transmission of images, reports and patient demographics. These images include, but are not limited to, Flat film Radiology, computer Tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET). Images from such devices are directly recorded/retrieved on/from optical disk recorders.

Indications for Use:

The intended use of the device is to allow storage and retrieval of medical images for purposes of assisting in the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

George M. Treiber Vice President, Chief Technical Officer StorCOMM: Inc. 8649 Baypine Road #7 Corporate Plaza Jacksonville, FL 32256

Re: K973805 ImageACCESS®, Clinical Image Management System Dated: September 25, 1997 Received: October 6, 1997 Unclassified Procode: 90 LMD

JAN - 2 1998

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Dear Mr. Treiber:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent for the indications for use stated in interstate in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, subject to the general controls provisions of the general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Premarket Aproval), 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 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (OS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic OS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition. FDA may publish further announcements concerning vour device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.

This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marked 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 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for question and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Also, please note the regulation entitled. "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours.

W. Liao Yu

Lillian Yin, Ph.D. Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, Ear, Nose and Throat, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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| 510(k) Number (if known): | K973805 |
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| Device Name: | IMAGE ACCESS |

Indications For Use:

The intended use of the device is to allow storage and retrieval of medical images for The michood abo of the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

William Yn

(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number

Prescription Use X
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)

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Over-The-Counter Use

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