K172855 · Vital Images, Inc. · LLZ · Oct 5, 2017 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K172855
Device Name
Vitrea Advanced Visualization, Version 7.6
Applicant
Vital Images, Inc.
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Oct 5, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
Vitrea is a medical diagnostic system that allows the processing, review, analysis, communication and media interchange of multi-dimensional digital images acquired from a variety of imaging devices. Vitrea is not meant for primary image interpretation in mammography.
Device Story
Vitrea Advanced Visualization is a medical diagnostic software system for processing, reviewing, and analyzing multi-dimensional digital images. It retrieves image data via DICOM network; displays images in protocols adapted to exam type; allows interactive manipulation (2D/3D visualization, MPRs, segmentation, measurements, annotations); and supports reporting/archiving. Used by radiologists, physicians, and technologists in clinical settings. Output includes visualized anatomy/pathology, measurements, and reports for clinical decision-making. Enhancements in version 7.6 include improved study list/data workflows, STL file generation (non-diagnostic), and system performance monitoring. Benefits include optimized clinical workflow and enhanced visualization of diagnostic images.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Safety and effectiveness supported by software verification and validation testing, including risk management, requirements review, and code-level testing.
Technological Characteristics
Radiological image processing software; CPU-based rendering engine. Connectivity via DICOM (SCU/SCP). Supports multi-modality, multi-vendor scanner data. Complies with DICOM (PS 3.1-3.20), ISO 14971:2007 (Risk Management), and IEC 62304:2006 (Software Life Cycle).
Indications for Use
Indicated for processing, review, analysis, communication, and media interchange of multi-dimensional digital images acquired from various imaging devices. Intended for use by qualified healthcare professionals including radiologists, non-radiology specialists, physicians, and technologists. Not for primary image interpretation in mammography.
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).
Predicate Devices
Vitrea®, Version 7.0 Medical Image Processing Software (K150258)
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 5, 2017
Vital Images, Inc. % Ms. Katie Ryan Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist 5850 Opus Parkway, Suite 300 MINNETONKA MN 55343-4414
Re: K172855
Trade/Device Name: Vitrea Advanced Visualization, Version 7.6 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: September 19, 2017 Received: September 20, 2017
Dear Ms. Ryan:
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. 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 yours.
Michael D. O'Hara
For
Robert Ochs. Ph.D. Director Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K172855
Device Name
Vitrea Advanced Visualization, Version 7.6
Indications for Use (Describe)
Vitrea is a medical diagnostic system that allows the processing, review, analysis, communication and media interchange of multi-dimensional digital images acquired from a variety of imaging devices. Vitrea is not meant for primary image interpretation in mammography.
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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: | Vital Images, Inc. hereby submits this special 510(k) to provide a<br>notification submission for proposed software changes in the already<br>510(k) cleared Vitrea Advanced Visualization software (K150258) |
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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>Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>Phone: 952-487-9793<br>Fax: 952-487-9510<br>E-mail: kryan@vitalimages.com<br>Alternate Contact Person:<br>Vince Swenson<br>Sr. Director of Quality and Regulatory<br>Phone: 952-487-9548<br>Fax: 952-487-9510<br>E-mail: vswenson@vitalimages.com |
| 510(k) Type: | Special |
| Summary Date: | October 4, 2017 |
| Device Trade Name: | Vitrea Advanced Visualization, Version 7.6 |
| Device Common<br>Name/ Regulatory<br>Description: | Radiological Image Processing Software |
| Device Classification<br>Name: | System, Image Processing, Radiological |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.2050 |
| Product Code: | LLZ |
| Regulatory<br>Classification: | Class II |
| Device Panel: | Radiology |
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#### Predicate Device(s):
| Predicate Device | Manufacturer | FDA 510(k) Number |
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| Vitrea®, Version 7.0<br>Medical Image Processing<br>Software | Vital Images, Inc.<br>5850 Opus Parkway, Suite 300<br>Minnetonka, MN 55343 | K150258 |
#### Device Description:
The Vitrea Advanced Visualization software is a medical diagnostic system that allows the processing, review, analysis, communication, and media interchange of multi-dimensional digital images acquired from a variety of imaging devices.
The Vitrea Advanced Visualization system provides multi-dimensional visualization of digital images to aid clinicians in their analysis of anatomy and pathology. The Vitrea Advanced Visualization user interface follows typical clinical workflow patterns to process, review, and analyze digital images, including:
- Retrieve image data over the network via DICOM ●
- Display of images in dedicated protocols which are automatically adapted based on exam ● type
- . Select images for closer examination from a gallery of 2D or 3D views
- Interactively manipulate an image in real-time to visualize anatomy and pathology ●
- Annotate, measure, and record selected views ●
- Output selected views to standard film or paper printers, or post a report to an intranet web server or export views to another DICOM device
- Retrieve reports that are archived on a Web server
#### Intended Use / Indications for Use:
Vitrea is a medical diagnostic system that allows the processing, review, analysis, communication and media interchange of multi-dimensional digital images acquired from a variety of imaging devices. Vitrea is not meant for primary image interpretation in mammography.
#### Intended for Disease / Condition / Patient Population:
Vitrea Advanced Visualization is a medical diagnostic system that allows the processing, review, analysis, communication and media interchange of multi-dimensional digital images acquired from a variety of imaging devices. Therefore, intended disease, conditions, or patient population information is not applicable.
#### Key Changes from last 510k clearance K150258
The following list contains the key changes since the last 510k. These changes were made to improve user experience, performance and regulatory compliance:
- . Improvements to the Study List and data launching workflows
- Enhancements to export and save to media workflows ●
- Reporting enhancements for printing ●
- Support for STL file generation and exporting (output anatomical model is not for diagnostic use)
- Improved efficiency and performance of data handling
- Licensing enhancements
- High resolution monitor support ●
009 510(k) Summary
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- System Health and Performance monitoring tool ●
- Enhancements to PACS integrations and workflows ●
- . Support for upgrades
- Display of the UDI for Vitrea Advanced Visualization .
- . Addition of Vitrea Extend and Vitrea Enterprise deployments
## Substantial Equivalence Comparison:
### Regulatory Comparison:
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| Characteristic | Vitrea Advanced<br>Visualization<br>Version 7.6 | Vitrea Software<br>Version 7.0<br>(K150258) | Comparison |
| Classification Name | System, Image<br>Processing,<br>Radiological | System, Image<br>Processing,<br>Radiological | Same |
| Regulatory Number | 892.2050 | 892.2050 | Same |
| Product Code | LLZ | LLZ | Same |
| Classification | Class II | Class II | Same |
| Review Panel | Radiology | Radiology | Same |
| Decision Date | Under Review | March 5, 2015 | Predicate device<br>is cleared |
#### Indications for Use Comparison with Predicate Device:
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
|------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Criteria | Vitrea Advanced<br>Visualization<br>Version 7.6 | Vitrea Software<br>Version 7.0 (K150258) | Comparison |
| Indications for<br>Use | Vitrea is a medical<br>diagnostic system that<br>allows the processing,<br>review, analysis,<br>communication and media<br>interchange of multi-<br>dimensional digital images<br>acquired from a variety of<br>imaging devices. Vitrea is<br>not meant for primary image<br>interpretation in<br>mammography. | Vitrea is a medical<br>diagnostic system that<br>allows the processing,<br>review, analysis,<br>communication and media<br>interchange of multi-<br>dimensional digital images<br>acquired from a variety of<br>imaging devices. Vitrea is<br>not meant for primary<br>image interpretation in<br>mammography. | Same |
| Intended Users | Qualified healthcare<br>professionals including, but<br>not restricted to, radiologists,<br>non-radiology specialists, | Qualified healthcare<br>professionals including, but<br>not restricted to,<br>radiologists, non-radiology | Same |
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| Criteria | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Comparison |
|----------|-------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|------------|
| | Vitrea Advanced<br>Visualization<br>Version 7.6 | Vitrea Software<br>Version 7.0 (K150258) | |
| | physicians and<br>technologists. | specialists, physicians and<br>technologists. | |
### Similarities in Technology with Predicate Device:
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Software Functionality | Vitrea Advanced<br>Visualization<br>Version 7.6 | Vitrea Software<br>Version 7.0<br>(K150258) | Comparison |
| General Features: | | | |
| Selection and loading a patient study<br>Component: AppShell / Vitrea Client<br>and Study List | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Selection of protocol and preset for<br>patient study<br>Component: Gallery Window | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Visualization and analysis of patient<br>study<br>Component: Viewer Window | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Allows access to the visual, analysis,<br>and batch pages<br>Component: Viewer Window | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Segment, trim, sculpt, perform<br>measurements, and change display<br>settings<br>Component: Viewer Window | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Record images, batches of images, and<br>movies for physician reporting<br>Component: Viewer Window | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Software Functionality | Subject Device<br>Vitrea Advanced<br>Visualization<br>Version 7.6 | Predicate Device<br>Vitrea Software<br>Version 7.0<br>(K150258) | Comparison |
| Creation of a report for the patient<br>study) data publishing and archiving<br>Component: Report Window | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Review of report for any patient<br>study<br>Component: Report Window | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Help on Vitrea software<br>Component: Help Window | Yes | Yes | Same |
| DICOM Compliance and Data<br>Management | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Data Security and HIPAA<br>Compliance | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Multi-vendor scanner compatibility | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Integrated 2D and 3D visualization<br>measurements | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Interactive navigation in 3D | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Large data set capability, including<br>the ability to render multi-detector<br>computed tomography (MDCT) data | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Multiple User Workstation<br>Deployment | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Multi-modality Support | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Vitrea Advanced Visualization Basic Clinical Toolset: | | | |
| Retrieve image data over the network | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Display images that are automatically<br>adapted to exam type via dedicated<br>protocols | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Select images for closer examination<br>from a gallery of up to six 2D or 3D<br>views | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
| Software Functionality | Vitrea Advanced<br>Visualization<br>Version 7.6 | Vitrea Software<br>Version 7.0<br>(K150258) | Comparison |
| Interactively manipulate an image in<br>real-time to visualize anatomy and<br>pathology | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Annotate, tag, measure, and record<br>selected views | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Output selected views to standard film<br>or paper printers, or post a report to an<br>Intranet | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Study List: | | | |
| Automatic reading and display of<br>demographic and scanner information<br>including Patient, ID, Date, Time,<br>Series, Modality, Exam Type,<br>Thickness/Spacing, and the number of<br>images in the series | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Each patient entry can include multiple<br>series of image data | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Fully sortable listing of all studies<br>present on the system to optimize data<br>searching and selection for users, along<br>with user-specific filters | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Preview of an image of the selected<br>series to ensure its applicability | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Customization of the layout of study list<br>to each user's personal preference | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Series thumbnail display indicating<br>available series | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Display of selected images, series, or<br>entire study and loading of multiple<br>series or studies for simultaneous<br>analysis and review | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Direct launch into 2D or 3D workflow for<br>a study or series | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
| Software Functionality | Vitrea Advanced<br>Visualization<br>Version 7.6 | Vitrea Software<br>Version 7.0<br>(K150258) | Comparison |
| Display image findings and reports in<br>the Evidence Manager | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Retrieve reports that are archived on a<br>Web server | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Gallery Window: | | | |
| Unique clinical protocols based on<br>anatomy, workflow, and image type | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Automatic pre-selection of clinical<br>protocol of images to exam type, as<br>indicated in the DICOM header fields | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Easy selection of independent 2D and<br>3D views of selected image data for<br>review, optimized and rendered based<br>on the clinical protocol | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Ability to return to the Gallery window at<br>any time to select other views, or to<br>select alternative protocols | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Customized presets that can be created<br>in the Viewer window for display and<br>selection in the Gallery window (one<br>custom preset for each view available<br>for any of the protocols) | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Viewer Window: | | | |
| A choice of four 2D review and four 3D<br>display formats, as well as a 2D "All<br>Exams" comparative viewer that allows<br>the user to display up to nine series on<br>the screen at once | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Pick tabs in both 2D comparative and 2D<br>montage formats, allowing the user to<br>change the orientation of the image<br>views and the order of the series<br>displayed in comparative viewing | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Simultaneous view of 3D volume-<br>rendered projections and correlated | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
| Software Functionality | Vitrea Advanced<br>Visualization<br>Version 7.6 | Vitrea Software<br>Version 7.0<br>(K150258) | Comparison |
| multi-planar reformatted projections<br>(MPRs) | | | |
| Orthogonal, Oblique, Double Oblique,<br>and Curved MPRs | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Cross-reference lines (Crosshairs) to<br>identify and correlate point of interest in<br>all 2D and 3D views | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Ability to navigate, scroll, pan, cine,<br>zoom, rotate, flip, invert interactively that<br>lets the user select, edit, measure,<br>annotate, and record the optimum 2D<br>and 3D views for diagnosis and reporting | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Navigation through or around the 3D<br>view selected (Fly-around, Fly-through,<br>Point-of-interest) | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Adjustment of window/level on screen<br>interactively | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Adjustment of a broad range of imaging<br>controls and displays such as rendering<br>(Normal, Min/Max Intensity Projections),<br>brightness, contrast, shading,<br>transparency, and color | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Image segmentation using any of<br>several segmentation methods<br>(trimming, freehand/box sculpting, semi-<br>automated vessel inclusion/bone<br>removal based on threshold and<br>connectivity) | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Variable size slab reformat and<br>rendering | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Annotation of the images with<br>embedded 3D arrows and text | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Distance measurements using ruler and<br>area and volume measurements using<br>ellipse or freehand ROI | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Keyboard shortcuts for many functions | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
| Software Functionality | Vitrea Advanced<br>Visualization<br>Version 7.6 | Vitrea Software<br>Version 7.0<br>(K150258) | Comparison |
| Creation of custom visualization presets<br>to appear in the Gallery Tab | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Recording of selected views<br>(snapshots) for report generation and to<br>allow return to the same view at a later<br>time to continue the work done<br>previously; ability to record a multi-<br>volume snapshot for cases when<br>multiple series or volumes have been<br>loaded simultaneously | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Batch creation functionality that allows<br>2D, 3D, or 3D fly through batched<br>images or movies to print or be sent to<br>the report page | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Report Application: | | | |
| configuration<br>Report<br>in<br>various<br>reporting displays | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Report header that includes user<br>configurable information such as<br>Institution Name, Patient ID, Patient<br>Name, Referring Physician, Reading<br>Physician, Exam Type, Modality, Scan<br>Date, and Scan Time | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Inclusion or deletion of patient and<br>hospital information for filming purposes | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Slide Tray containing snapshots,<br>batches, and movies saved in the<br>Viewer window | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Movie preview | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Electronic posting of reports to a Web<br>server | Yes | Yes | Same |
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | |
| Software Functionality | Vitrea Advanced<br>Visualization<br>Version 7.6 | Vitrea Software<br>Version 7.0<br>(K150258) | Comparison |
| Printing of the report on DICOM or<br>Postscript® format printers, exporting to<br>a DICOM image archive, posting on<br>Vitrea software's web server, recording<br>on a CD or a DVD, or exporting to a MS<br>Word document with a defined template | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Evidence Manager: | | | |
| Allows the user to view published Image<br>/ batch finding reports and related digital<br>movies | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Snapshot restoration | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Help Window: | | | |
| Provides on-line help manual, quick<br>reference and index in HTML format or<br>as PDF documents | Yes | Yes | Same |
| DICOM Data Management: | | | |
| DICOM conformance | Yes | Yes | Same |
| DICOM Storage as SCU & SCP<br>(receive and push) | Yes | Yes | Same |
| DICOM query/retrieve SCU (pulling<br>images from other DICOM devices) | Yes | Yes | Same |
| DICOM query/retrieve SCP (can serve<br>images to other vendor workstations) | Yes | Yes | Same |
| DICOM Connection Management | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Save & Send images in DICOM | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Data Security and HIPAA Compliance: | | | |
| Software Functionality | Subject Device<br>Vitrea Advanced<br>Visualization<br>Version 7.6 | Predicate Device<br>Vitrea Software<br>Version 7.0<br>(K150258) | Comparison |
| Software can de-identify patient data,<br>removing patient name and information<br>from the image | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Software controls workstation access<br>and reporting security | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Authentication and access controls<br>require users to enter a confidential<br>password to view both patient studies<br>and reports | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Secured access (NT or domain -Login) | Yes | Yes | Same |
| User group preference and access<br>control | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Vitrea Advanced Visualization Components: | | | |
| CPU-Based Rendering Engine | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Vitrea Information Management<br>System (VIMS) | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Medical Imaging Network Transport<br>(MINT) | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Vitrea Services Platform (VSP) | Yes | Yes | Same |
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## Summary of Non-Clinical Tests:
The changes to the Vitrea Advanced Visualization software were designed, developed, and tested according to written procedures that included risk management. Software verification 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 Advanced Visualization software:
- Risk Management ●
- Requirements Reviews ●
- Code Designs ●
- Code Development Testing ●
- Code Reviews ●
- Design Reviews ●
- . Verification of the software
### Risk Management:
Each risk pertaining to the modifications to the Vitrea Advanced Visualization software has 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. Based on Post Market information and because of the risk control measures included in these modifications, it is believed that the risk for these modifications as a whole is extremely low. Considering 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
- . All risks have been reduced as low as possible
- The overall residual risk for the software product 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, requirements and risk mitigations. Verification testing confirmed the software functions according to its requirements and all risk mitigations are functioning properly.
## Summary of Clinical Tests:
The subject of this 510(k) notification, Vitrea Advanced Visualization software, did not require clinical studies to support safety and effectiveness of the software.
## Cyber and Information Security:
The Vitrea Advanced Visualization software follows internal documentation which includes information based on the FDA Guidance: Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices.
009 510(k) Summary
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Internal documentation covers the following:
- 1. Hazard analysis, mitigations, and design considerations pertaining to intentional and unintentional cybersecurity risks associated with your device, including:
- A specific list of all cybersecurity risks that were considered in the design of your device:
- . A specific list and justification for all cybersecurity controls that were established for vour device.
- 2. A traceability matrix that links your actual cybersecurity controls to the cybersecurity risks that were considered;
- A summary describing the plan for providing validated software updates and patches as ဒေ needed throughout the lifecycle of the medical device to continue to assure its safety and effectiveness. The FDA typically will not need to review or approve medical device software changes made solely to strengthen cybersecurity.
- 4. A summary describing controls that are in place to assure that the medical device software will maintain its integrity (e.g. remain free of malware) from the point of origin to the point at which that device leaves the control of the manufacturer; and
- Device instructions for use and product specifications related to recommended 5. cybersecurity controls appropriate for the intended use environment (e.g. anti-virus software, use of firewall).
## 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.
The Vitrea Advanced Visualization software complies with the following voluntary recognized consensus standards:
| Standard No. | Standards<br>Organization | Standard Title | Version | Date |
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| 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 |
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## Substantial Equivalence Analysis Conclusion:
Vital Images believes the Vitrea Advanced Visualization software has a similar intended use, indications for use, principle of operation, and technological characteristics as the legally marketed, predicate device Vitrea (K150258).
Furthermore, the verification and validation testing performed demonstrates the subject device is as safe and effective as the predicate device and does not raise any different questions of safety and effectiveness. Therefore, Vital believes the enhancements in the Vitrea Advanced Visualization software do not alter the fundamental scientific technology, safety or intended use of the device.
Each change was evaluated for the impact to the safety and effectiveness of the software. It was concluded that the changes do not raise any different questions of safety or effectiveness when used as labeled. The implemented design controls, risk management activities, labeling, and performed verification and validation tests demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the subject device. Based on the comparison 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.