K151919 · Vital Images, Inc. · JAK · Oct 10, 2015 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K151919
Device Name
Vitrea CT Lung Density Analysis Software
Applicant
Vital Images, Inc.
Product Code
JAK · Radiology
Decision Date
Oct 10, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1750
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
The Vitrea Lung Density Analysis software provides CT values for the pulmonary tissue from CT thoracic datasets. Three-dimensional (3D) segmentation of the left lung and right lung, volumetric analysis, density evaluations and reporting tools are integrated in a specific workflow to offer the physician a quantitative support for diagnosis and follow-up evaluation of lung tissue images.
Device Story
Software tool for analysis of pulmonary tissue using CT thoracic datasets; inputs DICOM CT images. Performs semi-automatic 3D segmentation of left/right lungs and airways; calculates lung density (Hounsfield Units), volume measurements, lung density index, and PD15% metrics. Generates density histograms, graphs, and reports. Used in clinical settings by radiologists/pulmonologists to support diagnosis and follow-up of chest diseases. Provides quantitative data to assist clinical decision-making, replacing manual tracing tasks to improve efficiency and reduce potential errors. Benefits include standardized, reproducible quantification of lung parenchyma density and volume.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies performed. Evidence consists of bench testing, including software verification, validation, phantom testing using semi-synthetic phantoms, and simulated usability testing by experienced professionals.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based image analysis tool. Operates on CT/CTA datasets. Features 3D segmentation, volumetric analysis, and density quantification. Complies with DICOM standards. Software life cycle follows IEC 62304:2006. Risk management per ISO 14971:2007. Connectivity via standard DICOM protocols.
Indications for Use
Indicated for thoracic radiologists and pulmonologists to aid in the assessment of patients with pulmonary diseases and abnormalities using CT thoracic datasets.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A computed tomography x-ray system is a diagnostic x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
VITREA2, Version 3.7 Medical Image Processing System (Lung Analysis) (K043333)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
October 10, 2015
Vital Images, Inc. % Ms. Katie Ryan Regulatory Affairs Specialist 5850 Opus Parkway, Suite 300 MINNETONKA MN 55343-4414
Re: K151919
Trade/Device Name: Vitrea® CT Lung Density Analysis Software Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulation Name: Computed tomography x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JAK Dated: September 18, 2015 Received: September 21, 2015
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K151919
Device Name
Vitrea® CT Lung Density Analysis Software
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Vitrea Lung Density Analysis software provides CT values for the pulmonary tissue from CT thoracic datasets. Three-dimensional (3D) segmentation of the left lung, volumetric analysis, density evaluations and reporting tools are integrated in a specific workflow to offer the physician a quantitative support for diagnosis and followup evaluation of lung tissue images.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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| <span></span> | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# 510K Summary
This 510(k) summary is submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 C.F.R. Part 807.92(c).
| Basis for the<br>Submission: | To obtain 510k clearance for Vital's software preset Vitrea CT Lung<br>Density Analysis which is substantially equivalent to the cleared<br>VIDA Pulmonary Workstation 2 (PW2) manufactured by VIDA<br>Diagnostics. | |
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| Submitter: | Vital Images, Inc.<br>5850 Opus Parkway, Suite 300<br>Minnetonka, MN, 55343-4414 | |
| Establishment<br>Registration: | 2134213 | |
| Contact Person: | Katie Ryan<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>Phone : 952-487-9793<br>Fax: 952-487-9510<br>E-mail: kryan@vitalimages.com | |
| 510(k) Type: | Traditional | |
| Summary Date: | July 20, 2015 | |
| Device Trade Name: | Vitrea® CT Lung Density Analysis Software | |
| Device Common<br>Name/ Regulatory<br>Description: | Computed Tomography X-ray System | |
| Device Classification<br>Name: | System, X-ray, Tomography, Computed | |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.1750 | |
| Product Code: | JAK | |
| Regulatory<br>Classification: | Class II | |
| Device Panel: | Radiology | |
# Predicate Device(s):
| Predicate Device | Manufacturer | FDA 510(k) Number |
|---------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| VIDA Pulmonary<br>Workstation 2 (PW2) | VIDA Diagnostics<br>100 Oakdale Campus, Suite 225 Tic<br>lowa City, IA 55242 | K083227 |
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# Reference Device(s):
| Reference Device | Manufacturer | FDA 510(k) Number |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| VITREA2, Version 3.7<br>Medical Image Processing<br>System (Lung Analysis) | Vital Images, Inc.<br>5850 Opus Parkway, Suite 300<br>Minnetonka, MN 55343 | K043333 |
# Device Description:
Vitrea CT Lung Density Analysis assists in analyzing lung densities and volumes. It semiautomatically segments lung tissues with quantifiable controls and renderings to aid communication with the pulmonologist.
# The key features are:
- Semi-automatic right lung, left lung, and airway segmentation .
- Visualization of lung density with color-defined Hounsfield Unit (HU) ranges ●
- . Lung density result quantification with HU density range, volume measurements, lunq density index, and the PD15% measurement
- . Density graph/histogram of the classified lung voxels' relative frequencies
- Comparison of upper and lower lung density index ratios .
- Adjustable density thresholds for refining and optimizing HU ranges ●
- Overlay of density quantification results and density graph histogram for reporting
- Export of density values and curves to CSV tables or copy to clipboard for insertion into a ● report
# Intended Use / Indications for Use:
The Vitrea Lung Density Analysis software provides CT values for the pulmonary tissue from CT thoracic datasets. Three-dimensional (3D) segmentation of the left lung and right lung, volumetric analysis, density evaluations and reporting tools are integrated in a specific workflow to offer the physician a quantitative support for diagnosis and follow-up evaluation of lung tissue images.
# Intended for Disease / Condition / Patient Population:
The software provides Thoracic Radiologists and Pulmonologists with a robust dedicated suite of software tools to aid in the creation of evidence to support these physicians with their assessment of patients with chest diseases.
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# Substantial Equivalence Comparison:
# Regulatory Comparison
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
|---------------------|------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| Characteristic | Vitrea CT Lung<br>Density Analysis<br>Software | VIDA Pulmonary<br>Workstation 2<br>(PW2) | Comparison |
| Classification Name | Computed<br>Tomography X-ray<br>System. | Computed<br>Tomography X-<br>ray System. | None |
| Regulatory Number | 892.1750 | 892.1750 | None |
| Product Code | JAK | JAK | None |
| Classification | Class II | Class II | None |
| Review Panel | Radiology | Radiology | None |
| Decision Date | Under Review | November 8,<br>2008 | Predicate and<br>Reference<br>devices are<br>cleared |
# Intended Use Comparison with Predicate Device:
| Criteria | Subject Device<br>Vitrea CT Lung<br>Density Analysis<br>Software | Predicate Device<br>VIDA Pulmonary<br>Workstation 2 (PW2) | Comparison |
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| Intended Use | The Vitrea Lung<br>Density Analysis<br>software provides CT<br>values for the<br>pulmonary tissue from<br>CT thoracic datasets.<br>Three-dimensional (3D)<br>segmentation of the left<br>lung and right lung,<br>volumetric analysis,<br>density evaluations and<br>reporting tools are<br>integrated in a specific<br>workflow to offer the<br>physician a quantitative<br>support for diagnosis<br>and follow-up<br>evaluation of lung<br>tissue images. | The VIDA Pulmonary<br>Workstation 2 (PW2)<br>software provides<br>reproducible CT values<br>for pulmonary tissue,<br>which is essential for<br>providing quantitative<br>support for diagnosis and<br>follow up examinations.<br>The PW2 can be used to<br>support the physician in<br>the diagnosis and<br>documentation of<br>pulmonary tissue images<br>(e.g., abnormalities) from<br>CT thoracic datasets.<br>Three-D segmentation<br>and isolation of sub-<br>compartments, volumetric<br>analysis, density<br>evaluations, low density<br>cluster analysis and<br>reporting tools are | The support for low<br>density cluster analysis<br>is not part of the subject<br>device's indications for<br>use. |
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| Criteria | Subject Device<br>Vitrea CT Lung<br>Density Analysis<br>Software | Predicate Device<br>VIDA Pulmonary<br>Workstation 2 (PW2) | Comparison |
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| | | combined with a<br>dedicated workflow. The<br>VIDA Pulmonary<br>Workstation 2 (PW2)<br>software package is also<br>intended to be a real-time<br>interactive evaluation in<br>space and time for CT<br>volume data sets that<br>provides the<br>reconstruction of two-<br>dimensional images into<br>a three-dimensional<br>image format. | |
| Intended Users | Thoracic Radiologists<br>and Pulmonologists | Thoracic Radiologists<br>and Pulmonologists | None |
| Patient<br>Population | Patients with<br>pulmonary diseases<br>and abnormalities | Patients with chest<br>diseases, e.g. when<br>examining the pulmonary<br>tissue (i.e. lung<br>parenchyma) in CT<br>thoracic datasets | Similar |
| Modality<br>Support | CT /CTA | CT /CTA | None |
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#### Subiect Device Predicate Device Comparison VIDA Pulmonary Workstation 2 Vitrea CT Lung Density Analysis Software (PW2) VIDA Pulmonary Workstation 2 (PW2) Vitrea CT Lung Density Analysis The support for low assists in analyzing lung densities is a self-contained image analysis density cluster and volumes. It semi-automatically software package. This real-time analysis is not part of the subject device interactive evaluation in space and time segments lung tissues with quantifiable controls and renderings for CT volume data sets provides the description. to aid communication with the reconstruction of two-dimensional pulmonologist. images into a three-dimensional image format. VIDA Pulmonary Workstation 2 The key features are: (PW2) can be used to support the physician in the diagnosis and · Semi-automatic right lung, left documentation of chest diseases, e.g. lung and airway segmentation when examining the pulmonary tissue • Visualization of lung density with (i.e. lung parenchyma) in CT thoracic color-defined Hounsfield Unit datasets. Evaluation tools (3D (HU) ranges segmentation & isolation of subcompartments, volumetric analysis, · Lung density result quantification density evaluations, and low density with HU density range, volume cluster analysis) and reporting tools are measurements. Jung density combined with a dedicated workflow. index and the PD15% measurement The PW2 is designed to analyze pulmonary CT slice data and display · Density graph/histogram of the analysis results. Each voxel of the scan classified lung voxels' relative is measured by Hounsfield units (HU), a frequencies measurement of x-ray attenuation that is applied to each volume element in • Comparison of upper and lower three-dimensional space ("voxel"). The lung density index ratios HU are utilized to distinquish between • Adjustable density thresholds for air, water, tissue and bone, such refining and optimizing HU distinction is common in the industry. ranges PW2 provides computed tomography · Overlay of density quantification (CT) viewing, airway analysis, and results and density graph parenchymal density analysis in one histogram for reporting application. PW2 provides imaging of bronchial airwavs that can be used to • Export of density values and assess therapy effectiveness based on curves to CSV tables or copy to CT scan data. PW2 reconstructs clipboard for insertion into a multiple cross-section images from CT report data into a computer model displaying complex bronchial branches. PW2 does not interface directly with any CT or data collection equipment; instead PW2 imports data files previously generated by such equipment. PW2 provides quantitative measurements and tabulates quantitative properties. PW2 focuses on what is visible to the eye and applies volumetric methods that might otherwise be too tedious to use. The software does not perform any function
# Device Description Comparison with Predicate Device:
064 510(k) Summary S001
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| Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
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| Vitrea CT Lung Density<br>Analysis Software | VIDA Pulmonary Workstation 2<br>(PW2)<br><br>which cannot be accomplished by a<br>trained user utilizing manual tracing<br>methods; the intent of the software is to<br>save time and automate potential error<br>prone manual tasks.<br><br>The software has functions for loading,<br>analyzing, saving datasets and will<br>generate screen displays, computations<br>and aggregate statistics. | |
# Similarities in Technology with Predicate Device:
| Criteria | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
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| | Vitrea CT Lung<br>Density Analysis<br>Software | VIDA Pulmonary<br>Workstation 2<br>(PW2) | |
| Modality | | | |
| CT | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Data Loading | | | |
| DICOM | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Ability to load one or two<br>series of chest CT exam | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Data Viewing Support | | | |
| MPR | Yes | Yes | Same |
| 3D | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Segmentation | | | |
| Provides 3D Segmentation<br>tool | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Provide Left Lung<br>Segmentation | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Provides Right Lung<br>Segmentation | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Provides airways<br>segmentation (trachea,<br>main bronchi, and some<br>larger bronchioles) | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Criteria | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
| | Vitrea CT Lung<br>Density Analysis<br>Software | VIDA Pulmonary<br>Workstation 2<br>(PW2) | |
| User can manually edit<br>segmentation provided by<br>the software | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Lung Volume Analysis Support | | | |
| Ability to measure and<br>view Left Lung volume | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Ability to measure and<br>view Right Lung volume | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Lung Density Analysis Support | | | |
| Low (ml) Volume for<br>Right Lung:<br>Ability to measure volume<br>of Right lung voxels in the<br>lowest HU density range<br>as defined by the density<br>thresholds | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Low (ml) Volume for Left<br>Lung:<br>Ability to measure volume<br>of Left lung voxels in the<br>lowest HU density range<br>as defined by the density<br>thresholds | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Low (ml) Volume for<br>Both Lungs:<br>Ability to measure addition<br>of volumes of both lungs<br>voxels in the lowest HU<br>density range as defined<br>by the density thresholds | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Medium (ml) Volume for<br>Right Lung:<br>Ability to measure volume<br>of Right lung voxels in the<br>middle HU density range<br>as defined by the density<br>thresholds | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Medium (ml) Volume for<br>Left Lung: | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Criteria | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
| | Vitrea CT Lung<br>Density Analysis<br>Software | VIDA Pulmonary<br>Workstation 2<br>(PW2) | |
| Ability to measure volume<br>of Left lung voxels in the<br>middle HU density range<br>as defined by the density<br>thresholds | Yes | | |
| Medium (ml) Volume for<br>Both Lungs:<br>Ability to measure addition<br>of volumes of both lungs<br>voxels in the middle HU<br>density range as defined<br>by the density thresholds | Yes | Yes | Same |
| High (ml) Volume for<br>Right Lung:<br>Ability to measure volume<br>of Right lung voxels in the<br>highest HU density range<br>(such as vessels) as<br>defined by the density<br>thresholds | Yes | Yes | Same |
| High (ml) Volume for<br>Left Lung:<br>Ability to measure volume<br>of Left lung voxels in the<br>highest HU density range<br>(such as vessels) as<br>defined by the density<br>thresholds | Yes | Yes | Same |
| High (ml) Volume for<br>Both Lungs:<br>Ability to measure addition<br>of volumes of both lungs<br>voxels in the highest HU<br>density range (such as<br>vessels) as defined by the<br>density thresholds | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Right Lung (ml) Volume:<br>Ability to provide Right<br>lung volume including only<br>the voxels designated as<br>Low and Medium Right | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Criteria | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
| | Vitrea CT Lung<br>Density Analysis<br>Software | VIDA Pulmonary<br>Workstation 2<br>(PW2) | |
| lung tissues | | | |
| Left Lung (ml) Volume:<br>Ability to provide Left lung<br>volume including only the<br>voxels designated as Low<br>and Medium Left lung<br>tissues | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Lung (ml) Volume:<br>Ability to provide addition<br>of both lungs volumes<br>including only the voxels<br>designated as Low and<br>Medium Right and Left<br>lung tissues | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Low Density (LD) Index<br>(%) for Right Lung:<br>$Low RightLung volume(Low RightLung volume+Medium RightLung volume)$ | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Low Density (LD) Index<br>(%) for Left Lung:<br>$Low LeftLung volume(Low LeftLung volume+Medium LeftLung volume)$ | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Low Density (LD) Index<br>(%) for Both Lungs: | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Criteria | Subject Device<br>Vitrea CT Lung<br>Density Analysis<br>Software | Predicate Device<br>VIDA Pulmonary<br>Workstation 2<br>(PW2) | Comparison |
| Addition of Left<br>and Right Lungs<br>Low volumes<br>(Addition of Left<br>and Right Lungs<br>Low volumes<br>+<br>Addition of Left<br>and Right Lungs<br>Medium volumes) | | | |
| PD15 (g/l) measurement<br>for Right Lung:<br>The HU value which a<br>certain percentage (15%)<br>of the voxels in the<br>cumulative frequency<br>distribution histogram<br>have a lower density in<br>Right Lung | Yes | Yes | Same |
| PD15 (g/l) measurement<br>for Left Lung:<br>The HU value which a<br>certain percentage (15%)<br>of the voxels in the<br>cumulative frequency<br>distribution histogram<br>have a lower density in<br>Left Lung | Yes | Yes | Same |
| PD15 (g/l) measurement<br>for Both Lungs:<br>The HU value which a<br>certain percentage (15%)<br>of the voxels in the<br>frequency distribution<br>histogram have a lower<br>density in both Lungs | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Ability to generate Density<br>graphs | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Criteria | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
| | Vitrea CT Lung<br>Density Analysis<br>Software | VIDA Pulmonary<br>Workstation 2<br>(PW2) | |
| Analyzed Data Export | | | |
| Ability to take snapshot | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Ability to generate report | Yes | Yes | Same |
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# Differences in Technology with the Predicate Device:
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
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| Criteria | Vitrea CT Lung Density Analysis Software | VIDA Pulmonary Workstation 2 (PW2) | Comparison |
| Low density<br>cluster analysis | No | Yes | The support for low<br>density cluster<br>analysis is not part of<br>the subject device. |
# Similarities in Technology with the Reference Device:
| | Subject Device | Reference Device | Comparison |
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| Criteria | Vitrea CT Lung<br>Density Analysis<br>Software | VITREA2, Version 3.7<br>Medical Image<br>Processing System<br>(Lung Analysis) | |
| Segmentation | Yes | Yes | Similar<br><br>Note: The Lung Analysis preset shows lung segmentation as a single region while the CT Lung Density Analysis preset provides left and right lung regions. The sum of left and right lung regions in the Lung Density Analysis preset is equivalent to the lung region in Lung Analysis preset. |
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# Summary of Non-Clinical Tests:
The Vitrea CT Lung Density Analysis software was designed, developed, and tested according to written procedures that included risk management. Software testing was completed to ensure the new features operate according to defined requirements.
The following design control measures were applied to the development of the Vitrea CT Lung Density Analysis software:
- . Risk Management
- Requirements Reviews ●
- Code Designs .
- Code Development Testing .
- Code Reviews
- Design Reviews
- Verification of the software that included performance and safety testing ●
- Validation of the software that included phantom testing and simulated usability testing . by experienced professionals.
# Risk Management:
Each risk pertaining to these features have been individually assessed to determine if the benefits outweigh the risk. Every risk has been reduced as low as possible and has been evaluated to have a probability of occurrence of harm of "Improbable." All risks for this feature were collectively reviewed to determine if the benefits outweigh the risk. Because of the risk control measures included in this feature, it is believed that the risk for the feature as a whole is extremely low. Taking into account all risks against the benefits of this feature, it has been assessed that the benefits do outweigh the risks for this feature.
During the design review, the following conclusions were reached:
- The medical benefits of the device outweigh the residual risk for each individual risk and ● all risks together
- . The overall residual risk for the project is deemed acceptable
# Verification:
The software verification team's primary goal was to assure that the software fully satisfies all expected system requirements and features. Test cases were executed against the system features and requirements. As a part of creating the test cases, the verification team reviewed and monitored the Requirements Traceability Matrix ("RTM") to ensure coverage of the items within the RTM.
#### Validation:
The software validation team's primary goal was assuring the software conforms to user needs and intended use. The validation team conducted workflow testing that provided evidence that the system requirements and features were implemented, reviewed and met.
# Internal Validation (Phantom Testing):
The software validation team provided internal validation of Vitrea CT Lung Density Analysis software. Internal validation included internal user acceptance testing using various phantoms. Results of numerical quantities calculated by CT Lung Density Analysis were verified using CT semi-synthetic phantoms and patient based CT datasets.
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# External Validation:
During external validation of the CT Lung Density Analysis software, experienced users evaluated the visualization, axial plane location, quantification of density, and snapshots among other features. Each user felt that the Vitrea CT Lung Density Analysis software enables the user to assess and quantify lung density.
#### Summary of Clinical Tests:
The subject of this 510(k) notification, Vitrea CT Lung Density Analysis software, did not require clinical studies to support safety and effectiveness of the software.
#### Cyber and Information Security:
#### Confidentiality
The Vitrea platform (K071331) relies on built in Windows Login security to limit access to the system. The Vitrea platform can only be installed and configured by an administrator of the Windows machine.
#### Integrity
The Vitrea platform complies with the DICOM standard for transfer and storage of this data and does not modify the contents of DICOM instances. New DICOM produced by Vitrea is identified as such with the appropriate manufacturer tags per the DICOM standard.
#### Availability
The Vitrea platform is always available to the logged on user as long as the Windows machine itself is properly maintained.
# Accountability
The Vitrea platform includes an audit capability that enables accountability by tracking authenticated and authorized user operations along with information accessed. Vitrea audit logs are time stamped, enabling correlation with Windows system logging to track information accessed by a user.
# Performance Standards:
The FDA has not established mandatory performance standards and no special controls exist for this device. General software verification and validation tests were conducted to confirm proper function of the device's features.
| Standard No. | Standards<br>Organization | Standard Title | Version | Date |
|-------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|------------|
| PS 3.1- 3.20 (2011)<br>(Recognition<br>Number 12-238) | NEMA | Digital Imaging and<br>Communications in Medicine<br>(DICOM) Set (Radiology) | 3 | 03/16/2012 |
| ISO 14971:2007<br>(Recognition<br>Number 5-70) | AAMI / ANSI<br>/ ISO | Medical Devices -<br>Applications of Risk<br>Management to Medical<br>Devices | 2007 | 03/16/2012 |
| IEC 62304:2006<br>(Recognition<br>Number 13-32) | AAMI / ANSI<br>/ IEC | Medical Device Software -<br>Software Life Cycle<br>Processes (Software /<br>Informatics) | 2006 | 08/20/2012 |
The Vitrea software complies with the following voluntary recognized consensus standards:
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# Substantial Equivalence Analysis Conclusion:
Vital Images believes the CT Lung Density Analysis software application has a similar intended use, indications for use, principle of operation, and technological characteristics as the legally marketed VIDA Pulmonary Workstation 2 software (K083227). In addition, the segmentation algorithm is similar to the algorithm available on already cleared CT Lung Analysis software (K043333).
Any noted minor differences have been explained and do not raise any different questions of safety or effectiveness when used as labeled. The implemented design controls, risk management activities, labeling, and performed tests demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the subject device. Based on the comparison information provided above, Vital Images believes the subject device should be found substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
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.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
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?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
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.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
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.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
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.
6. Collections
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.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
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.
8. Chart view
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.