← Product Code [NFJ](/submissions/RA/subpart-b%E2%80%94diagnostic-devices/NFJ) · K220929 # Excelsior (K220929) _Merit Cro, Inc. · NFJ · Oct 31, 2022 · Radiology · SESE_ **Canonical URL:** https://fda.innolitics.com/submissions/OP/subpart-b%E2%80%94diagnostic-devices/NFJ/K220929 ## Device Facts - **Applicant:** Merit Cro, Inc. - **Product Code:** [NFJ](/submissions/RA/subpart-b%E2%80%94diagnostic-devices/NFJ.md) - **Decision Date:** Oct 31, 2022 - **Decision:** SESE - **Submission Type:** Traditional - **Regulation:** 21 CFR 892.2050 - **Device Class:** Class 2 - **Review Panel:** Radiology - **Attributes:** Software as a Medical Device ## Intended Use The EXCELSIOR Software is intended for use in importing, processing, measurement, and analysis of ophthalmic clinical images as well as in management of clinical data, through a computerized network for use in analysis of images and data obtained in clinical trials. Excelsior is a software solution intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, annotation, and ysis, and comparison of medical images from multiple imaging modalities and/or multiple time points. The application supports images, functional data such as PET as well as anatomical datasets, such as CT or MR. Excelsior is a software only medical device to be deployed through a cloud-based computerized network via web applications and customized user interfaces for use in the analysis of images and data obtained in clinical trials. Excelsior enables visualization of information that would otherwise have to be visually compared disjointedly. Excelsior provides and workflow automation tools to help the user assess and document the extent of a disease and/or the response to therapy in accordance with user selected standards and assess changes in imaging findings over multiple time-points. Excelsior supports the interpretation and evaluations and follow-up documentation of findings for radiologic oncology imaging and data obtained in clinical trials. The product is intended to be used as a workflow automation tool by trained medical professionals. It is intended to provide image and related information that is interpreted by a trained professional but does not directly generate any diagnosis or potential findings. Note: The medical professional retains the ultimate responsibility for making the pertinent observations based on their standard practices and established practices related to clinical trial outcomes. Excelsior is a complement to these standard procedures. Excelsior is not to be used in mammography. ## Device Story Cloud-based software platform for clinical trial data management; integrates remote data collection, quantitative analysis, and storage of ophthalmic and radiological DICOM images. Operates via web applications and customized user interfaces; used by trained medical professionals in clinical trial settings. Transforms raw imaging data into visualized, annotated, and measured outputs; enables side-by-side comparison of images from multiple modalities and time points. Provides workflow automation tools for documenting disease extent and therapy response. Does not use AI/ML. Healthcare providers use output to assist in clinical trial evaluations; device acts as a complement to standard clinical procedures; does not provide automated diagnosis. Benefits include streamlined data management and improved visualization of longitudinal imaging findings. ## Clinical Evidence Bench testing only. Software verification and validation testing performed to confirm performance of additional tools and features. Conformance to DICOM standards demonstrated. ## Technological Characteristics Cloud-based software; DICOM compliant; web-based deployment. Features include image processing, measurement, annotation, and video playback. No AI/ML algorithms. Software-only device. ## Regulatory 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 - EXCELSIOR software ([K130453](/device/K130453.md)) - Mint Lesion ([K142647](/device/K142647.md)) ## Submission Summary (Full Text) > This content was OCRed from public FDA records by [Innolitics](https://innolitics.com). If you use, quote, summarize, crawl, or train on this content, cite Innolitics at https://innolitics.com. > > Innolitics is a medical-device software consultancy. 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Merit CRO, Inc. % Maureen O'Connell President O'Connell Regulatory Consultants, Inc. 44 Oak Street Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180 Re: K220929 Trade/Device Name: Excelsior Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Medical Image Management And Processing System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NFJ, LLZ Dated: September 23, 2022 Received: September 23, 2022 Dear Maureen O'Connell: 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, Elvin Ng Assistant Director DHT1A: Division of Ophthalmic Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health Enclosure {2}------------------------------------------------ # Indications for Use 510(k) Number (if known) K220929 Device Name EXCELSIOR # Indications for Use (Describe) #### Ophthalmology The EXCELSIOR Software is intended for use in importing, processing, measurement, and analysis of ophthalmic clinical images as well as in management of clinical data, through a computerized network for use in analysis of images and data obtained in clinical trials. #### Radiology Excelsior is a software solution intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, annotation, and ysis, and comparison of medical images from multiple imaging modalities and/or multiple time points. The application supports images, functional data such as PET as well as anatomical datasets, such as CT or MR. Excelsior is a software only medical device to be deployed through a cloud-based computerized network via web applications and customized user interfaces for use in the analysis of images and data obtained in clinical trials. Excelsior enables visualization of information that would otherwise have to be visually compared disjointedly. Excelsior provides and workflow automation tools to help the user assess and document the extent of a disease and/or the response to therapy in accordance with user selected standards and assess changes in imaging findings over multiple time-points. Excelsior supports the interpretation and evaluations and follow-up documentation of findings for radiologic oncology imaging and data obtained in clinical trials. The product is intended to be used as a workflow automation tool by trained medical professionals. It is intended to provide image and related information that is interpreted by a trained professional but does not directly generate any diagnosis or potential findings. Note: The medical professional retains the ultimate responsibility for making the pertinent observations based on their standard practices and established practices related to clinical trial outcomes. Excelsior is a complement to these standard procedures. Excelsior is not to be used in mammography. Type of Use (*Select one or both, as applicable*) |
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EXCELSIOR K220929 #### 510(k) Owner Merit CRO, Inc. 6527 Normandy Lane Suite 100 Madison, WI 53719 #### Submission Correspondent Maureen O'Connell O'Connell Regulatory Consultants, Inc. 44 Oak Street Stoneham, MA 02180 Phone: 978-207-1245 Date Prepared: September 20, 2022 Trade Name of Device EXCELSIOR Common or Usual Name Image Processing Software #### Classification Name Image Processing Software, Ophthalmology, 21 C.F.R. §892.2050 Image Processing Software, Radiology, 21 C.F.R. §892.2050 Class II Product Codes: NFJ and LLZ # Predicate Devices Primary: Merit CRO, Inc. (formerly Eyekor) EXCELSIOR software cleared in K130453 Secondary: Mint Lesion cleared in K142647 #### Device Description The EXCELSIOR software is a cloud-based software that provides a central reading platform integrating remote data collection, quantitative analysis and measurement, storage, and management of ophthalmic and radiological data from DICOM images for clinical trials. The software does not use artificial intelligence or machine learning algorithms. {5}------------------------------------------------ ### Indications for Use ### Ophthalmology The EXCELSIOR software is intended for use in importing, processing, measurement, and analysis of ophthalmic clinical images as well as in management of clinical data, through a computerized network for use in analysis of images and data obtained in clinical trials. # Radiology EXCELSIOR is a software solution intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, communication, annotation, analysis, and comparison of medical images from multiple imaging modalities and/or multiple time points. The application supports images, functional data such as PET as well as anatomical datasets, such as CT or MR. EXCELSIOR is a software only medical device to be deployed through a cloud-based computerized network yia web applications and customized user interfaces for use in the analysis of images and data obtained in clinical trials. EXCELSIOR enables visualization of information that would otherwise have to be visually compared disjointedly. EXCELSIOR provides analytical and workflow automation tools to help the user assess and document the extent of a disease and/or the response to therapy in accordance with user selected standards and assess changes in imaging findings over multiple time-points. EXCELSIOR supports the interpretation and evaluation of examinations and follow-up documentation of findings for radiologic oncology imaging and data obtained in clinical trials. The product is intended to be used as a workflow automation tool by trained medical professionals. It is intended to provide image and related information that is interpreted by a trained professional but does not directly generate any diagnosis or potential findings. Note: The medical professional retains the ultimate responsibility for making the pertinent observations based on their standard practices and established procedures related to clinical trial outcomes. EXCELSIOR is a complement to these standard procedures. EXCELSIOR is not to be used in mammography. # Substantial Equivalence Merit CRO, Inc. believes that the EXCELSIOR software described in this notification and for use under the conditions of the proposed labeling is substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices that are Class II medical devices. For Ophthalmic indications for use the primary predicate device is the Merit CRO (formerly Eyekor) EXCELSIOR software cleared in K130453. For radiology indications for use. EXCELSIOR is substantially equivalent to the mint Lesion software cleared in K142647, which is the secondary predicate device. Regarding Ophthalmology features, both the new version of EXCELSIOR and the version cleared in K130453 are ophthalmic management software devices for use in clinical trials. Additionally, the indications for use are identical. The new EXCELSIOR software is a modification of the cleared EXCELSIOR software. The majority of technological characteristics are identical, however, the new version of EXCELSIOR includes additional image overlay tools, and a video storage and playback capability has been added to the software. These tools and features do not change the intended use of the product and performance data shows that each of these features performs as intended. {6}------------------------------------------------ The additional tools and features do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness but represent minor modifications to the software features. The methodology used to validate and verify that the software performs as intended was used to confirm performance of the additional tools and features. The performance data provided supports substantial equivalence with the EXCELSIOR predicate device. Regarding the Radiology features, the both the new version of EXCELSIOR and the mint Lesion software cleared in K142647 are image management software devices for use in radiology. EXCELSIOR has similar technological characteristics relating to radiology image management. Minor differences with the technological characteristics of the two devices do not change the intended use of the product and performance data is provided which shows that each of these features performs as intended. The additional tools and features do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness compared to the predicate device. These represent minor modifications to the software features. The methodology used to validate and verify that the software performs as intended was used to confirm performance of the additional tools and features. The performance data provided supports substantial equivalence with the EXCELSIOR predicate device by demonstrating that the software performs as intended. ### Performance Data Software validation and verification testing was performed which showed that the software performs as intended supporting substantial equivalence. 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