dS FootAnkle 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and 3.0T, dS HiRes HandWrist 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and 3.0T, ds Small Extremity 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and 3.0T
K213766 · Invivo Corporation · MOS · Dec 23, 2021 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K213766
Device Name
dS FootAnkle 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and 3.0T, dS HiRes HandWrist 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and 3.0T, ds Small Extremity 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and 3.0T
Applicant
Invivo Corporation
Product Code
MOS · Radiology
Decision Date
Dec 23, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1000
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
The dS FootAnkle 16ch 1.5T and 3.0T MR Coils are intended to be used in conjunction with Philips 1.5T/3.0T Magnetic Resonance Scanners to produce diagnostic images of the foot and ankle anatomy that can be interpreted by a trained physician. The dS HiRes Hand/Wrist 16ch 1.5T and 3.0T MR Coils are intended to be used in conjunction with Philips 1.5T/3.0T Magnetic Resonance Scanners to produce diagnostic images of the hand and wrist anatomy that can be interpreted by a trained physician. The dS Small Extremity 16ch 1.5T and 3.0T MR Coils are intended to be used in conjunction with Philips 1.5T/3.0T Magnetic Resonance Scanners to produce diagnostic images of the small extremities anatomy on adult and pediatric patients that can be interpreted by a trained physician.
Device Story
Receive-only phased array MR coils; 16-element design; used with Philips Ingenia 1.5T/3.0T MRI systems. Coils work with system body coil (RF transmitter) to receive RF signals from excited nuclei. Contoured housing design for patient anatomy; provides high-resolution visualization of cartilage structures. Operated by MRI technicians/radiologists in clinical imaging environments. Output is raw MR signal processed by scanner into diagnostic images for physician interpretation. Benefits include improved image quality and patient comfort compared to previous iterations.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated per FDA guidance 'Magnetic Resonance (MR) Receive-only Coil – Performance Criteria for Safety and Performance Based Pathway'. Testing included image signal-to-noise ratio, uniformity (NEMA MS 1, 3, 9; IEC 62464-1), surface heating (ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1, NEMA MS 14), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), electrical/mechanical safety (IEC 60601-2-33), and biocompatibility (ISO 10993). Image quality confirmed sufficient for diagnostic use by a U.S. Board Certified radiologist.
Technological Characteristics
16-element receive-only phased array coils; compatible with Philips Ingenia 1.5T/3.0T MRI systems. Materials assessed for biocompatibility (ISO 10993). Includes decoupling mechanisms. Standards: NEMA MS 1, 3, 9, 14; IEC 62464-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-2-33; ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic imaging of foot/ankle, hand/wrist, and small extremity anatomy in adult and pediatric patients using Philips 1.5T/3.0T MRI scanners.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A magnetic resonance diagnostic device is intended for general diagnostic use to present images which reflect the spatial distribution and/or magnetic resonance spectra which reflect frequency and distribution of nuclei exhibiting nuclear magnetic resonance. Other physical parameters derived from the images and/or spectra may also be produced. The device includes hydrogen-1 (proton) imaging, sodium-23 imaging, hydrogen-1 spectroscopy, phosphorus-31 spectroscopy, and chemical shift imaging (preserving simultaneous frequency and spatial information).
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A magnetic resonance imaging disposable kit intended for use with a magnetic resonance diagnostic device only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
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December 23, 2021
Invivo Corporation % Prithul Bom Most Responsible Person Regulatory Technology Services, LLC 1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 510k Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114
Re: K213766
Trade/Device Name: dS FootAnkle 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and 3.0T, dS HiRes HandWrist 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and 3.0T, ds Small Extremity 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and 3.0T Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1000 Regulation Name: Magnetic resonance diagnostic device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MOS Dated: November 30, 2021 Received: December 1, 2021
Dear Prithul Bom:
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.
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Sincerely.
Thalia T. 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 for
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K213766
Device Name dS FootAnkle 16ch 1.5T and 3.0T
Indications for Use (Describe)
The dS FootAnkle 16ch 1.5T and 3.0T MR Coils are intended to be used in conjunction with Philips 1.5T/3.0T Magnetic Resonance Scanners to produce diagnostic images of the foot and ankle anatomy that can be interpreted by a trained physician.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| <span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> | <span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> |
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K21xxxx
Device Name dS HiRes Hand/Wrist 16ch 1.5T and 3.0T
Indications for Use (Describe)
The dS HiRes Hand/Wrist 16ch 1.5T and 3.0T MR Coils are intended to be used in conjunction with Philips 1.577.0T Magnetic Resonance Scanners to produce diagnostic images of the hand and wrist anatomy that can be interpreted by a trained physician.
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K21xxxx
Device Name dS Small Extremity 16ch 1.5T and 3.0T
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The dS Small Extremity 16ch 1.5T and 3.0T MR Coils are intended to be used in conjunction with Philips 1.5T/3.0T Magnetic Resonance Scanners to produce diagnostic images of the small extremities anatomy on adult and pediatric patients that can be interpreted by a trained physician.
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### 510(k) Summary Philips Orthopedic MR Coils: dS FootAnkle, dS HiRes HandWrist, dS Small Extremity 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and 3.0T
prepared in accordance with 21 CFR §807.92.
| 510(k) Owner: | Invivo Corporation<br>(Business Trade Name: Philips)<br>3545 SW 47th Ave<br>Gainesville, FL 32608<br>Establishment Registration #1056069 |
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| Contact: | Ann Lebar<br>Head of Regulatory<br>Phone: 1 (414) 217-6244<br>E-mail: ann.lebar@philips.com |
| Preparation Date: | October 29, 2021 |
| Name of Device: | Philips Orthopedic MR Coils:<br>dS FootAnkle 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and 3.0T<br>dS HiRes HandWrist 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and 3.0T<br>dS Small Extremity 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and 3.0T |
| Classification: | Classification Name: Coil, Magnetic Resonance, Specialty<br>Classification Regulation: 21 CFR 892.1000<br>Classification Panel: Radiology<br>Device Class: Class II<br>Product Code: MOS |
| Primary Predicate Devices: | dS FootAnkle 16Ch Coil for 1.5T, Invivo Corporation, K162177 cleared on 09/14/2016<br>Hand-Wrist Coil 16Ch Coil for 1.5T, Invivo Corporation, K103149 cleared on 01/03/2010 |
| Device Description: | The Philips Orthopedic MR Coils are designed for use with<br>Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems. The coils are<br>designed to work in unison with the Body Coil of the MRI system,<br>which will transmit the radio frequency (RF) signals, so that the<br>coil may receive the resultant RF signal from the excited nuclei.<br><br>The subject devices have 16-elements and are for use with<br>Philips Ingenia 1.5T and 3.0T MR Systems with dStream interface<br>(K193215). The devices are designed for optimum coverage and<br>high-resolution visualization of detailed cartilage structures of the<br>body anatomy (foot/ankle, hand/wrist, small extremity). The coil is<br>used independently and cannot be combined with any other coils.<br>The coils are available in both 1.5T and 3.0T magnetic strengths. |
| Indications for Use: | The dS FootAnkle 16ch 1.5T and 3.0T MR Coils are intended to<br>be used in conjunction with Philips 1.5T/3.0T Magnetic<br>Resonance Scanners to produce diagnostic images of the foot<br>and ankle anatomy that can be interpreted by a trained physician.<br><br>The dS HiRes Hand/Wrist 16ch 1.5T and 3.0T MR Coils are<br>intended to be used in conjunction with Philips 1.5T/3.0T<br>Magnetic Resonance Scanners to produce diagnostic images of<br>the hand and wrist anatomy that can be interpreted by a trained<br>physician.<br><br>The dS Small Extremity 16ch 1.5T and 3.0T MR Coils are<br>intended to be used in conjunction with Philips 1.5T/3.0T<br>Magnetic Resonance Scanners to produce diagnostic images of<br>the small extremities anatomy on adult and pediatric patients that<br>can be interpreted by a trained physician. |
| Fundamental Scientific Technology: | The subject Philips Orthopedic MR Coils are considered<br>substantially equivalent to the primary currently marketed<br>predicate devices (dS FootAnkle 16Ch Coil for 1.5T, Invivo<br>Corporation, K162177 cleared on 09/14/2016; Hand-Wrist Coil<br>16Ch Coil for 1.5T, Invivo Corporation, K103149 cleared on<br>01/03/2010; and dS Small Extremity 16Ch 1.5T Coil, Invivo<br>Corporation, K162863 cleared on 11/7/2016) in terms of<br>fundamental scientific technology.<br><br>The subject coils are similar in design, material, chemical<br>composition and energy source to the legally marketed predicate<br>devices. |
| | At a high level, the subject coils as part of this submission and the predicate devices are based on the following same technological elements: Prescription use Coil designs are receive-only phased array coils Decoupling methodology Patient contacting materials and chemical composition are known materials that have been assessed for compliance with recognized biocompatibility standards Energy source for the coils is the MRI scanner No energy is supplied by the coils Coils designs are targeted for imaging the anatomy of interest Mechanical designs are contoured for the patient anatomy The following technological differences exist between the subject and predicate devices: |
| | Coil geometry housing design: Housing with similar design. Subject housing design is slightly different design to more closely mimic subject patient anatomy and provide additional patient comfort. System compatibility: New coil compatible with 3.0T MR scanner. |
| | The intended use for subject coils is the same as for the predicate device, specifically the coils are intended to be used in conjunction with a Magnetic Resonance Scanner to produce diagnostic images that can be interpreted by a trained physician; only differing in name of the coil and the reference to the specific body part (e.g., foot and ankle vs anatomy of interest). For the dS <b>Small Extremity 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and 3.0T</b> , it was also determined that the coils can be used to assess both adult and pediatric patients which has been added to the indications for use. |
| | Clinical and non-clinical testing demonstrates that the safety and effectiveness requirements as outlined in FDA guidance <i>Magnetic Resonance (MR) Receive-only Coil – Performance Criteria for Safety and Performance Based Pathway</i> , issued December 11, 2020 were met. |
| Summary of<br>Non-Clinical and<br>Clinical | The Philips Orthopedic MR Coils have undergone the following testing in accordance with FDA-recognized consensus standards and as recommended in FDA guidance documents <i>Submission of</i> |
| Performance<br>Data: | Premarket Notifications for Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic<br>Devices, issued November 18, 2016 and Magnetic Resonance<br>(MR) Receive-only Coil – Performance Criteria for Safety and<br>Performance Based Pathway, issued December 11, 2020: |
| | • Image Signal to Noise and Image Uniformity characterization<br>(NEMA MS 1, 3, 9 and IEC 62464-1) |
| | • Surface heating (ANSI/AAMI ES 60601-1 and NEMA MS 14) |
| | • Acquired Image quality was assessed by a U.S. Board<br>Certified radiologist to confirm images produced on the subject<br>coil are sufficient quality for diagnostic use. |
| | • Presence of decoupling mechanisms |
| | • EMC – Immunity, electrostatic discharge (IEC 60601-1-2) |
| | • General electrical/mechanical safety (IEC 60601-2-33 and<br>AAMI/ANSI ES 60601-1) |
| | • Biocompatibility evaluation (ISO 10993 series) |
| | The performance testing demonstrated that the Philips<br>Orthopedic MR Coils are safe and effective for the intended<br>use(s) and will perform in a manner that demonstrates substantial<br>equivalence to the predicate devices and meets predefined<br>performance criteria. |
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# 510(k) Summary Philips Orthopedic MR Coils:
dS FootAnkle, dS HiRes HandWrist, dS Small Extremity 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and 3.0T prepared in accordance with 21 CFR §807.92.
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## 510(k) Summary Philips Orthopedic MR Coils:
dS FootAnkle, dS HiRes HandWrist, dS Small Extremity 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and 3.0T prepared in accordance with 21 CFR §807.92.
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# 510(k) Summary
Philips Orthopedic MR Coils:
dS FootAnkle, dS HiRes HandWrist, dS Small Extremity 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and 3.0T prepared in accordance with 21 CFR §807.92.
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# 510(k) Summary
Philips Orthopedic MR Coils: dS FootAnkle, dS HiRes HandWrist, dS Small Extremity 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and 3.0T prepared in accordance with 21 CFR §807.92.
| Substantial<br>Equivalence<br>Conclusion: | The Philips Orthopedic MR Coils (dS FootAnkle 16Ch Coils<br>for 1.5T and 3.0T, dS HiRes HandWrist 16Ch Coils for 1.5T<br>and 3.0T, and dS Small Extremity 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and<br>3.0T) are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices (dS<br>FootAnkle 16Ch Coil for 1.5T, Invivo Corporation, K162177<br>cleared on 09/14/2016; Hand-Wrist Coil 16Ch Coil for 1.5T, Invivo<br>Corporation, K103149 cleared on 01/03/2010; and dS Small<br>Extremity 16Ch 1.5T Coil, Invivo Corporation, K162863 cleared<br>on 11/7/2016) in terms of design features, fundamental scientific<br>technology, indications for use, and safety and effectiveness. |
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| | Additionally, substantial equivalence was demonstrated with non-<br>clinical and clinical performance tests, which complied with the<br>requirements specified in FDA-recognized consensus standards<br>and guidance documents. The results of these tests demonstrate<br>that Philips Orthopedic MR Coils (dS FootAnkle 16Ch Coils<br>for 1.5T and 3.0T, dS HiRes HandWrist 16Ch Coils for 1.5T<br>and 3.0T, and dS Small Extremity 16Ch Coils for 1.5T and<br>3.0T) meet the acceptance criteria and are adequate for this<br>intended use. |
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