SenoBright HD
K211215 · GE Healthcare · MUE · Jun 22, 2021 · Radiology
Device Facts
| Record ID | K211215 |
| Device Name | SenoBright HD |
| Applicant | GE Healthcare |
| Product Code | MUE · Radiology |
| Decision Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 892.1715 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
Intended Use
SenoBright HD is an extension of the existing indication for diagnostic mammography with Senographe Pristina. The SenoBright HD application shall enable contrast enhanced breast imaging using a dual energy technique. This imaging technique can be used as an adjunct following mammography and ultrasound exams to help localize a known or suspected lesion.
Device Story
SenoBright HD is a software application for the Senographe Pristina FFDM system. It performs Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM) by acquiring two sequential images (high energy and low energy) under breast compression following iodinated contrast media injection. The device uses the New Image Recombination Algorithm (NIRA) to process these inputs. NIRA performs local breast thickness estimation to account for non-uniformity and compensates for patient motion between acquisitions. The output is a recombined image used by radiologists to localize lesions. The device is used in clinical settings; operated by trained imaging staff. The improved image quality aids clinical decision-making by increasing lesion visibility and reducing artifacts.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical evidence includes an evaluation by 3 independent MQSA-qualified radiologists on 50 clinical images comparing SenoBright HD with NIRA to the predicate. Results: contrast uptake visibility was equivalent or better in 97% of cases; artifact visibility was equivalent or lower in 99% of cases; overall clinical image quality was superior in >98% of cases. Additional non-clinical phantom testing confirmed improved image quality and artifact reduction.
Technological Characteristics
Software-only update for Senographe Pristina FFDM system. Implements New Image Recombination Algorithm (NIRA) for dual-energy CESM. Features local breast thickness estimation and motion compensation. Operates independently of other digital mammography acquisition components. Compliant with 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring contrast-enhanced breast imaging as an adjunct to mammography and ultrasound to localize known or suspected breast lesions.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A full-field digital mammography system is a device intended to produce planar digital x-ray images of the entire breast. This generic type of device may include digital mammography acquisition software, full-field digital image receptor, acquisition workstation, automatic exposure control, image processing and reconstruction programs, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for the device is FDA's guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Full-Field Digital Mammography System.”*See* § 892.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.
Predicate Devices
Related Devices
- K172404 — SenoBright HD · GE Healthcare · Oct 30, 2017
- K103485 — SENOGRAPH DS, SENOGRAPH ESSENSTIAL · General Electric Company · Oct 6, 2011
- K260087 — Senographe Pristina; SenoBright HD; Pristina Serena; Pristina Serena Bright · GE Medical Systems SCS · Mar 24, 2026
- K193334 — Pristina Serena Bright · GE Healthcare · May 15, 2020
- K131885 — SENOGRAPHE ESSENTIAL, PREMIUM VIEW I (PVI) · GE Medical Systems SCS · Sep 26, 2013
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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June 22, 2021
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GE Healthcare % Florian Akpakpa Regulatory Affairs Program Manager 283 Rue de la Minière Buc, 78530 FRANCE
Re: K211215
Trade/Device Name: SenoBright HD Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1715 Regulation Name: Full-field digital mammography system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MUE Dated: April 22, 2021 Received: April 23, 2021
Dear Florian Akpakpa:
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.
For
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
Enclosure
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K211215
Device Name
SenoBright HD
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
SenoBright HD is an extension of the existing indication for diagnostic mammography with Senographe Pristina. The SenoBright HD application shall enable contrast enhanced breast imaging a dual energy technique. This imaging technique can be used as an adjunct following mammography and ultrasound exams to help localize a known or suspected lesion.
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510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
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Section 5: 510(k) Summary
#### NIRA for SENOBRIGHT HD
510(k) Number: K211215
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#### 510(k) Summary
K211215
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided:
| Date: | June 17, 2021 |
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| Submitter: | GE Healthcare<br>GE Medical Systems SCS<br>283 RUE DE LA MINIERE<br>78530 BUC - FRANCE |
| Primary Contact Person: | Florian Akpakpa<br>Regulatory Affairs Program Manager<br>283 rue de la Minière<br>78530 Buc - FRANCE<br>Phone : +33 1 30 70 40 40<br>Email : florian.akpakpa@ge.com |
| Secondary Contact Person: | Gregory Pessato,<br>Regulatory Affairs Senior Manager<br>GE Medical Systems SCS<br>283 RUE DE LA MINIERE<br>78530 BUC – FRANCE<br>Phone : +33 1 30 70 40 40<br>Email : gregorypessato@ge.com |
| Device Trade Name: | SenoBright HD |
| Common/Usual Name: | Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography |
| Classification Names:<br>Product Code: | 21 CFR 892.1715, Class II<br>MUE |
| Predicate Device: | Predicate device: SenoBright HD (K172404) |
| Device Description: | This submission is proposing a software update to SenoBright HD<br>consisting of an improvement of the existing "recombination" algorithm<br>with the New Image Recombination Algorithm (NIRA) by adding a local<br>estimation of breast thickness in the images recombination to account<br>for the non-uniformity of the breast thickness, and by compensating for<br>potential patient movement between the 2 CESM acquisitions (Low<br>Energy and High Energy). |
| | SenoBright HD (K172404) is the name of Senographe Pristina FFDM<br>system allowing to perform Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography<br>(CESM) application. |
| | The CESM acquisition technique consists in acquiring two images (one<br>High Energy and one Low Energy) in sequence and under the same<br>breast compression after patient injection with an iodinated contrast<br>media. The two images are then recombined through a post-processing<br>algorithm. |
| | This design change is a software and labeling only option, compatible<br>with SenoBright HD installed base and does not require any hardware<br>modification on the Senographe Pristina platform. |
| Intended Use: | SenoBright HD is an extension of the existing indication for diagnostic<br>mammography with Senographe Pristina. The SenoBright HD<br>application shall enable contrast enhanced breast imaging using a dual<br>energy technique. This imaging technique can be used as an adjunct<br>following mammography and ultrasound exams to help localize a<br>known or suspected lesion.<br>Note: The intended use of SenoBright HD cleared in K172404 is not<br>changed. |
| Indications for Use | Refer to Intended use. |
| Technology: | The update of the existing recombination algorithm to <b>New Image<br/>Recombination Algorithm (NIRA)</b> for SenoBright HD is completely<br>independent from all other parts of the digital mammographic<br>equipment Senographe Pristina. It therefore does not affect the dual-<br>energy image acquisition. |
| | The changes introduced with <b>NIRA</b> are specific to the recombination<br>algorithm and can affect exclusively the recombined image. Thus, it also<br>does not affect the acquisition, processing and display of the low-<br>energy image when used as a regular FFDM image. |
| | <b>NIRA</b> is an evolution of the SenoBright HD Recombination algorithm<br>bringing the following improvements:<br>- Use of a local estimation of breast thickness in the image<br>recombination to account for the non-uniformity of the breast<br>thickness.<br>- Compensation for potential patient movement between the 2<br>CESM acquisitions (Low Energy and High Energy). |
| Substantial Equivalence /<br>Predicate Device | The update of the existing recombination algorithm to the <b>New Image<br/>Recombination Algorithm (NIRA)</b> for SenoBright HD does not impact<br>the intended use/indications for use of the legally marketed device<br>SenoBright HD |
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| | The fundamental principles of operation, functionalities, specifications<br>and technological characteristics of SenoBright HD with NIRA are |
| | identical to those of the Predicate device SenoBright HD. |
| | The image processing of SenoBright HD is improved with the New |
| | Image Recombination Algorithm by adding a local estimation of breast |
| | thickness in the images recombination to account for the non- |
| | uniformity of the breast thickness, and by compensating for potential |
| | patient movement between the 2 CESM acquisitions (LE and HE). |
| | Image Quality Performance Testing results demonstrated that the |
| | image quality of SenoBright HD with NIRA performs similarly as its |
| | legally marketed predicate device, SenoBright HD (K172404). |
| Determination of Substantial<br>Equivalence: | NIRA for SenoBright HD successfully completed required design control<br>testing per GE Healthcare's quality management system. No |
| | unexpected test results were obtained. The device is designed and will |
| | be manufactured in compliance with the Quality System Regulations of |
| | 21CFR 820 and ISO 13485. The following quality assurance measures |
| | were applied to the development of the system: |
| | - Risk Analysis |
| | - Design Reviews |
| | - Software Development Lifecycle |
| | - Testing on unit level (Module verification) |
| | - Integration testing (System verification) |
| | - Performance testing (Verification) |
| | - Safety testing (Verification) |
| | - Simulated use testing (Validation) |
| | The safety and performance of NIRA for SenoBright HD was |
| | demonstrated through full verification testing and additional |
| | performance testing such as: |
| | 1. A Non-clinical Performance Testing on phantoms, including |
| | Image quality testing to demonstrate that SenoBright HD |
| | with NIRA performs at least as well as the cleared device |
| | SenoBright HD (K172404) and brings Image Quality |
| | improvements. The performance testing also demonstrates |
| | reduction of artifacts in case of either patient motion or |
| | breast thickness non-uniformity to increased lesion visibility. |
| | 2. A clinical image evaluation performed by 3 independent |
| | MQSA-qualified radiologists on 10 images with objective |
| | criteria defined. It illustrated the clinical image acceptability |
| | of images generated by SenoBright HD with NIRA. |
| | 3. A clinical image evaluation comparing <b>SenoBright HD with NIRA</b> to the predicate device SenoBright HD, performed by 3 independent MQSA-qualified radiologists on 50 clinical images, showing results including:<br>The contrast uptake visibility assessed equivalent or better in 97% of the cases. The visibility of artifacts assessed equivalent or lower in 99% of the cases. The overall clinical image quality assessed superior in more than 98% of the cases. The results of verification and performance testing demonstrate the safe and effective use of <b>SenoBright HD with NIRA</b> .<br><b>SenoBright HD with NIRA</b> is substantially equivalent to the predicate device SenoBright HD (K172404) and there is no new question of safety and effectiveness that was raised. |
| Conclusion: | The fundamental principles of operation, functionalities, specifications and technological characteristics of <b>SenoBright HD with NIRA</b> are identical to those of the Predicate device SenoBright HD.<br>Furthermore, results of successful verification activities and additional bench performance testing and clinical image evaluations do not raise any new issue regarding the safety and effectiveness of the device.<br>Based on this information, GE Healthcare believe that <b>SenoBright HD with NIRA</b> is substantially equivalent to its predicate device SenoBright HD (K172404). |
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