IBIS Explorer and Markup Software is a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) intended for acceptance, transfer, display, storage, archive and manipulation of digital medical images, including quantification and report generation. Besides general image interpretation and processing tools, IBIS provides specific tool sets for several clinical applications, including: - Oncology, including lesion marking and analysis - Anatomic structure marking, volume measurement and analysis. Only DICOM for presentation images can be used on an FDA approved monitor for mammography for image diagnosis. Only uncompressed or non-lossy compressed images must be used for image diagnosis in mammography.
Device Story
IBIS Explorer and Markup Software is a PACS for digital medical images (bone scans, X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI). Used by radiologists and technicians in clinical environments to accept, store, display, and manipulate images. Software provides tools for lesion marking/analysis and anatomic volume measurement. Output includes processed images, quantitative measurements, and generated reports. Healthcare providers use these outputs to assist in clinical diagnosis. System runs on off-the-shelf PCs and supports DICOM format. Benefits include streamlined image management and standardized measurement capabilities for oncology and anatomical assessment.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Verification and validation (V&V) performed to ensure software met requirements. Accuracy of Markup Software measurements validated against Visage PACS/CS predicate using DICOM images from GE, Toshiba, Philips, and Siemens scanners. No clinical data presented.
Technological Characteristics
PACS software for off-the-shelf PC. Supports DICOM image format. Features include image display, storage, archiving, and manipulation tools. Includes specific modules for oncology lesion marking/analysis and anatomic structure volume measurement. Connectivity via standard DICOM protocols.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by trained professionals (technicians, radiologists, researchers) for the acceptance, display, storage, and manipulation of digital medical images (e.g., bone scans, X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI) for clinical diagnosis, including oncology lesion analysis and anatomic volume measurement.
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).
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# Appendix A: 510(k) Summary
AUG - 5 2011
## 1. Date of Summary: 30 June 2011
# 2. 510(k) Applicant
MedQlA 924 Westwood Blvd, Suite 650 Los Angeles, CA 90024 1-888-963-3742
Contact Person: Matthew Brown, PhD Phone: 310-794-8969 Fax: 310-794-8657 e-mail: mbrown@medqia.com
## 3. Device Overview
| Trade Name: | IBIS Explorer and Markup Software |
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| Common Name: | Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) |
| Classification Name: | System, Image Processing, Radiological<br>21 CFR 892.2050<br>Product Code LLZ |
## 4. Predicate Device
The predicate devices identified for the IBIS Explorer and Markup Software are as follows:
| Trade Name | 510(k) Submitter | 510(k) Number |
|---------------------|------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|
| syngo® Dynamics | Siemens AG Medical Solutions | K053133, cleared on December 5, 2005 |
| VISAGE® PACS/CS 6.0 | Mercury Computer System, Inc | K082269, cleared to market on December 12, 2008 |
# 5. Device Description
The IBIS Explorer and Markup Software is a picture archival and communications system (PACS) providing researchers, radiologists or health care professionals with the tools to accept, display, store, archive and manipulate digital medical images. The IBIS Explorer stores, archives and displays digital medical images, while the Markup Software allows for measurements of specified regions and report generation. Digital images supported by the software include but are not limited to bone scans, chest
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radiograph (x-ray), ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaqing (MRI).
The System is to be used by trained professionals who are responsible for the correct and accurate use of medical images and the subsequent diagnosis. In a typical clinical environment, the system would be used by a trained technician and radiologist.
The software is installed on an off-the-shelf PC computer system. It is intended to be used with uncompressed digital images that are saved in DICOM format.
#### 6. Intended Use
IBIS Explorer and Markup Software is a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) intended for acceptance, transfer, display, storage, archive and manipulation of digital medical images, including quantification and report generation.
Besides general image interpretation and processing tools, IBIS provides specific tool sets for several clinical applications, including:
- . Oncology, including lesion marking and analysis
- Anatomic structure marking, volume measurement and analysis .
Only DICOM for presentation images can be used on an FDA approved monitor for mammography for image diagnosis.
Only uncompressed or non-lossy compressed images must be used for image diagnosis in mammography.
#### 7. Comparison to Predicate Device
The IBIS Explorer and Markup Software is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. The software has the same intended use and similar technological characteristics, which do not raise any new questions of safety or effectiveness.
#### 8. Performance Data
Comprehensive design verification and validation (V&V) was performed to ensure that the IBIS Explorer and Markup Software meets its intended use, customer requirements and software requirements. The V&V testing included functional verification of all software requirements and comprehensive validation of user requirements. Testing also included verifying the accuracy of the measurements of the Markup Software aqainst the Visage PACS/CS predicate device. Testing was conducted using various DICOM image modalities from different scanners (GE, Toshiba, Philips and Siemens). All testing was conducted at MedQIA and, therefore, represents a typical user site. Traceability of the test cases to the requirements ensures that all requirements have been verified and validated. Testing confirmed that no anomalies affect the quality or clinical usability of the system.
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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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MedQIA % Mr. Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services LLC l 394 25" Street NW BUFFALO MN 55313
AUG - 5 2011
Re: K111319
Trade/Device Name: IBIS Explorer and Markup System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: July 5, 2011 Received: July 6, 2011
Dear Mr. Job:
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. 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 class II (Special Controls), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 800 to 895. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Parts 801 and 809); medical device reporting (reporting of
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medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); and good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820). This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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 Parts 801 and 809), please contact the Office of In Viro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety at (301) 796-5450. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office
of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely Yours.
Mary Patel
Mary S. Pastel, Sc.D. Director Division of Radiological Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K
Device Name:
Indications for Use:
IBIS Explorer and Markup Software is a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) intended for acceptance, transfer, display, storage, archive and manipulation of digital medical images, including quantification and report generation.
Besides general image interpretation and processing tools, IBIS provides specific tool sets for several clinical applications, including:
- . Oncology, including lesion marking and analysis
- . Anatomic structure marking, volume measurement and analysis
Only DICOM for presentation images can be used on an FDA approved monitor for mammography for image diagnosis.
Only uncompressed or non-lossy compressed images must be used for image diagnosis in mammography.
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Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
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Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
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Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
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What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
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5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
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With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
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What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
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Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.