GE VIEW APPLICATIONS (CONSISTING OF GE VIEWING STATION AND GE EXTENDED VIEWING STATION) VERSION 1.2C

K991629 · Ge Medical Systems, Inc. · LLZ · Aug 2, 1999 · Radiology

Device Facts

• Record ID: K991629
• Device Name: GE VIEW APPLICATIONS (CONSISTING OF GE VIEWING STATION AND GE EXTENDED VIEWING STATION) VERSION 1.2C
• Applicant: Ge Medical Systems, Inc.
• Product Code: LLZ · Radiology
• Decision Date: Aug 2, 1999
• Decision: SESE
• Submission Type: Traditional
• Regulation: 21 CFR 892.2050
• Device Class: Class 2
• Attributes: Software as a Medical Device

Intended Use

GE View Applications allows a user to select, send, receive, and review DICOM images from modalities, such as CT, MR, XR, CR, and modalities that generate SC images. GE View Applications is intended to meet different application requirements ranging from simple medical image viewing on the physician's desktop, clinical image review (e.g., in the ICU).

Device Story

GE View Applications is medical image viewing software for PC/Windows platforms; enables selection, transmission, receipt, display, and review of DICOM-compliant patient image data. Inputs include images from CT, MR, XR, NM, US, CR, and secondary capture modalities. Operates on hospital LAN/WAN; includes teleradiology, connectivity, and display features. Used by clinicians (e.g., in ICU or physician desktops) to review images; facilitates clinical decision-making by providing diagnostic-quality image visualization. Includes DICOM CD-Reader functionality. System performance upgraded via increased memory and processor speed compared to predicates.

Clinical Evidence

Bench testing only. System design verification tests conducted to ensure conformance with design specifications. Validation testing performed according to established test plans and procedures.

Technological Characteristics

PC/Windows-based software; DICOM communication standard; LAN/WAN connectivity; supports CT, MR, XR, NM, US, CR, and SC modalities. Features include teleradiology, image display, and DICOM CD-Reader. Hardware requirements include high-speed processor and memory.

Indications for Use

Indicated for clinicians requiring selection, transmission, receipt, and review of DICOM medical images from CT, MR, XR, NM, US, CR, and SC modalities. Intended for use in clinical settings including physician desktops and ICU environments.

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

• GE Advantage Review Remote Workstation (K936179)
• GE Advantage Windows Diagnostic Review Workstation (K960613)

Submission Summary (Full Text)

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# 510(k) SUMMARY FOR GE View Applications

K991629

- I. System Sponsor
- Sponsor's Name and Address A.

Larry Kroger Environmental, Health & Safety GE Medical Systems P.O. Box 414 Milwaukee, WI 53201 Phone: [phone] [phone] Fax:

- II. System Identification
- Classification Name A.

Image Processing System

- Common/Usual Name B.
Medical Image Viewing Software

- Trade/Proprietary Name of the System C.
GE View Applications (GE Viewing Stations and GE Extended Viewing Station)

- Classification D.
Regulatory Class: II (two); 21 C.F.R. § 892.2050 Classification Panel: Radiology Product code: LLZ

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#### III. Predicate Device

General Electric Medical Systems - GE Advantage Review Remote Workstation, K936179. (Cleared as the WinRad Teleradiology System by Line Imaging Systems.)

General Electric Medical Systems - GE Advantage Windows Diagnostic Review Workstation, K960613.

#### IV. Device Description

GE View Applications is medical image viewing software that consists of two products: the GE Viewing Station and the GE Extended Viewing Station. GE View Applications is a two-dimensional ("2D") review application software for a PC/WIN platform that allows a user to select, send, receive, display, and review of patient image data using the DICOM communication standard. DICOM images can be displayed from any of the following modalities: computed tomography ("CT"); magnetic resonance ("MR"); x-ray ("XR") (XA, R/F); nuclear medicine ("NM"); ultra sound ("US"); computed radiography ("CR"); and modalities that generate secondary capture ("SC") images. GE View Applications can be installed on a PC in the hospital on a local area network ("LAN") or wide area network ("WAN") and includes teleradiology, connectivity, and display features.

#### V. Intended Use

GE View Applications allows a user to select, send, receive, and review DICOM images from modalities, such as CT, MR, XR, CR, and modalities that generate SC images. GE View Applications is intended to meet different application requirements ranging from simple medical image viewing on the physician's desktop, clinical image review (e.g., in the ICU).

#### VI. Substantial Equivalence Comparison

GE View Applications is a medical image viewing software device that is substantially equivalent to medical image viewing software devices previouslycleared and currently marketed by GE Medical Systems ("GEMS"). GE View Applications has the same intended use as GE Advantage Review Remote Workstation ("ARR") and the GE Advantage Windows Diagnostic Review Workstation ("AWDR"). GE View Applications is based on, and contains many of the features that were previously-cleared in GE ARR and three features that were previously-cleared in GE AWDR. This device contains one new feature, DICOM CD-Reader. GE View Applications' system requirements also resemble

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those in GE ARR and GE AWDR; however, the system has been upgraded to take advantage of currently technology (more memory, higher speed processor, etc.).

### VII. Performance Data

System design verification tests have been conducted to assure conformance with the design specifications. Validation testing will be conducted according to the validation test plan and procedures.

### VIII. Conclusions

GE View Applications is substantially equivalent to GEMS' previously-cleared GE ARR and GE AWDR Workstations.

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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

AUG -. 2 1999

Larry A. Kroger, Ph.D. Senior Regulatory Programs Manager General Electric Medical Systems, Inc. P.O. Box 414 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201

Re:

K991629 GE View Applications (GE Viewing Station and GE Extended Viewing) Dated: May 7, 1999 Received: May 11, 1999 Regulatory Class: II 21 CFR 892.2050/Procode: 90 LLZ

Dear Dr. Kroger:

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 the enclosure) to legally marked 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 redassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). 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 either class II (Special Controls) or dass III (Premarket Approval), 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 requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS 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 your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product 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 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 Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at [phone]. Additionally, for questions on the promotion 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/dsma/dsmamain.html".

Sincerely yours,

CAPT Daniel G. Schultz, M.D. Acting 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): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Device Name: GE View Applications (GE Viewing Station and GE Extended Viewing Station)

# Indications for Use:

GE View Applications is a medical image viewing software device that allows a user to select, send, receive, and review DICOM images from modalities, such as computed tomography ("CT"), magnetic resonance ("MR"), x-ray ("XR"), nuclear medicine ("NM"), ultra sound ("US"), computed radiography ("CR"), and modalities that generate secondary capture ("SC") images. GE View Applications is intended to meet different application requirements ranging from simple medical image viewing on the physician's desktop to clinical image review (e.g., in the ICU).

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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

David G. Seymon

(Division Sien-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, E and Radiologieni Dev 510(k) Number ,

Prescription Use __ (Per 21 CFR 801.109)

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Over-The-Counter Use _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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