| Device |
digital breast tomosynthesis |
| Definition |
To generate digital 3D mammographic images that can be used for the screening and diagnosis of breast cancer. |
| Physical State |
Hardware and software for acquiring and reconstructing digital projection images. May incorporate similar equipment as full-field digital mammography systems. |
| Technical Method |
Projection images are acquired over the stationary breast and reconstructed to produce cross-sectional ¿slices¿ through the breast. |
| Target Area |
Breast |
| Review Panel |
Radiology |
| Product Code | OTE |
| Premarket Review |
Office of Radiological Health
(OHT8)
Radiological Imaging and Radiation Therapy Devices
(DHT8C)
|
| Submission Type |
PMA
|
| Device Class |
3
|
| Total Product Life Cycle (TPLC) |
TPLC Product Code Report
|
| GMP Exempt? |
No
|
Summary Malfunction Reporting |
Eligible |
| Implanted Device? |
No
|
| Life-Sustain/Support Device? |
No
|
| Recognized Consensus Standards
|
| Third Party Review |
Not Third Party Eligible |