K191262 · Exini Diagnostics AB · LLZ · Aug 5, 2019 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K191262
Device Name
aBSI
Applicant
Exini Diagnostics AB
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Aug 5, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
AI/ML, Software as a Medical Device, Real-World Evidence
Real-World Evidence
Submission
Device
Sponsor
RWD Sources
RWE Use Summary
Key Tags
K191262 · Aug 5, 2019
aBSI
Exini Diagnostics AB
Retrospective chart/image review of clinical trial patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Retrospective analysis of bone scans from patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer to evaluate the association of aBSI-measured skeletal disease burden with overall survival and radiographic progression, compared to PCWG criteria.
Retrospective study; Prostate cancer; Bone scan; Clinical performance
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
Study II: Optimizing Radiographic Progression Free Survival by Prostate Cancer Working Group (PCWG) Criteria using the Automated Bone Scan Index (aBSI); Retrospective study
Patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Sample Size: 169; Number of Sites: 1
PCWG criteria
Overall survival (OS), time to radiographic bone progression
AI Performance
Output
Algorithm
Acceptance
Observed
Dev DS
Dev Readers
Test DS
Test Readers
Bone Scan Index (BSI)
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HR: 1.20 (95% CI: 1.14-1.26; P<0.001) for overall survival
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Study I (Phase 3 international, multicenter study): 721 patients
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Bone Scan Index (BSI)
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Kendall's Tau of 0.52 for association with overall survival
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Study II (Retrospective study at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center): 169 patients
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Indications for Use
aBSI is intended to be used by trained healthcare professionals and researchers for acceptance, transfer, storage, image display, manipulation, quantification and reporting of digital medical images acquired using nuclear medicine (NM) imaging. The device provides general Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) tools as well as a clinical application for oncology including lesion marking and quantitative analysis.
Device Story
aBSI is a cloud-based, software-only medical device for quantitative assessment of skeletal disease burden on bone scans. Input consists of digital nuclear medicine (NM) images (whole-body bone scans) in DICOM 3 format. The device processes these images using an automated algorithm to detect high-intensity regions (hotspots) within a segmented skeletal atlas, calculating a Bone Scan Index (BSI) representing the fraction of total skeleton weight affected by disease. The software provides PACS tools for image display, manipulation, and reporting. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals, the output assists clinicians in evaluating disease progression and treatment response. By providing a quantitative measure of skeletal tumor burden, the device aids in clinical decision-making, potentially improving the assessment of overall survival and radiographic progression compared to manual lesion counting.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical evidence includes two studies on metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients. Study I (N=721) was a prospective analysis showing automated BSI significantly associated with overall survival (HR:1.20; 95%CI:1.14-1.26; P<0.001) and symptomatic progression. Study II (N=169) was a retrospective comparison showing aBSI increase (threshold 0.6) correlates with overall survival and radiographic progression similarly to PCWG criteria (Kendall's Tau 0.52). Results demonstrate aBSI provides additive clinical value to existing parameters.
Technological Characteristics
Software-only device; cloud-based service accessed via web browser (Windows/macOS). Inputs: DICOM 3 whole-body bone scans. Processing: Automated segmentation of skeletal atlas and hotspot detection algorithm. Outputs: Quantitative BSI value, lesion marking, and image visualization. No patient-contacting components; no electrical/EMC requirements. Software level of concern: Moderate.
Indications for Use
Indicated for trained healthcare professionals and researchers to manage and analyze digital nuclear medicine images, specifically for oncology applications including lesion marking and quantitative assessment of skeletal disease burden in patients with metastatic prostate cancer.
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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EXINI Diagnostics AB % Donna-Bea Tillman, Ph.D. Senior Consultant Biologics Consulting Group, Inc. 1555 King Street. Suite 300 ALEXANDRIA VA 22314
Re: K191262
Trade/Device Name: aBSI Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Dated: May 9, 2019 Received: May 10, 2019
Dear Dr. Tillman:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) k191262
Device Name aBSI
Indications for Use (Describe)
aBSI is intended to be used by trained healthcare professionals and researchers for acceptance, transfer, storage, image display, manipulation, quantification and reporting of digital medical images acquired using nuclear medicine (NM) imaging. The device provides general Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) tools as well as a clinical application for oncology including lesion marking and quantitative analysis.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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In accordance with 21 CFR 807.87(h) and (21 CFR 807.92) the 510(k) Summary for the aBSV is provided below.
#### SUBMITTER 1.
Applicant: EXINI Diagnostics AB Ideon Science Park Scheelevägen 27 223 70 Lund Sweden Aseem Anand, Ph.D. Contact: Vice President EXINI Diagnostics AB Ideon Science Park, Scheelevägen 27, SE-223 70 Lund, Sweden Tel: +46706604084 aseem.anand@exini.com Donna-Bea Tillman, Ph.D. Submission Correspondent: Senior Consultant Biologics Consulting 1555 King Street, Suite 300 (410) 531-6542 dtillman(@biologicsconsulting.com
#### 2. DEVICE
Date Prepared:
| Device Trade Name: | aBSI |
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| Device Common Name: | Picture Archiving and Communications System<br>(PACS) |
| Classification Name | 21 CFR 892.2050 System, Image Processing,<br>Radiological |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | LLZ |
May 9, 2019
### 3. PREDICATE DEVICE
Predicate Device: EXINI (K122205) K191262
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#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION 4.
The aBSI is a software-only medical device that provides a fully quantitative assessment of a patient's skeletal disease on a bone scan, as the fraction of the total skeleton weight. The user of this product is typically a health-care professional using the software to view the patient images and analysis results.
### INTENDED USE/INDICATIONS FOR USE ನ.
aBSI is intended to be used by trained healthcare professionals and researchers for acceptance, transfer, storage, image display, manipulation, quantification and reporting of digital medical images acquired using nuclear medicine (NM) imaging. The device provides general Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) tools as well as a clinical application for oncology including lesion marking and quantitative analysis.
### SUBSTANTIVE EQUIVALENCE 6.
## Comparison of Indications
The image modality computed tomography (CT) has been removed from the intended use for aBSI compared to EXINI. The ability to also display CT images was a feature introduced in EXINI to allow for simultaneous viewing of both types of images. CT images are not required or used for BSI calculation and this feature was rarely used. Therefore, this feature has been removed and CT images are not accepted by the aBSI device. This change does not affect the fundamental intended use of the device, and EXINI can be used as a predicate for aBSI.
## Technological Comparisons
The table below compares the key technological features of the subject devices to the predicate device
| | <i>EXINI</i> (predicate device) | <i>aBSI</i> (subject device) | Discussion of Differences |
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| Intended user | Health care professionals and<br>researchers | Same | - |
| Intended use<br>environment | Health care clinics | Same | - |
| Classification | System, Image Processing,<br>Radiological (LLZ)<br>21 CFR 892.2050 | Same | - |
| Installation | Product CDs or downloadable<br>installation files | Cloud-based service and<br>access with personal log-in. | Does not affect the clinical<br>use of the device |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows | Microsoft Windows or<br>macOS with Chrome browser | Does not affect the clinical<br>use of the device |
| | <i>EXINI</i> (predicate device) | <i>aBSI</i> (subject device) | Discussion of Differences |
| DICOM<br>compatibility | DICOM 3:<br>• Whole body bone scans<br>• Static (partial) bone scans<br>• SPECT/CT | DICOM 3:<br>• Whole body bone scans<br>• SPECT | Static (partial) bone scans<br>and CT images are not<br>required or used for BSI<br>calculation. |
| Image upload | Via DICOM SCP or folder on<br>local computer or network | Via folder on local computer<br>or network | Does not affect the clinical<br>use of the device |
| Support for<br>multiple Bone<br>Scans | Yes, if multiple scans are<br>provided, the images are<br>automatically aligned vertically | Same | - |
| Colormaps | A selection of commonly used<br>colormaps | Sub-Selection of previously<br>provided colormaps. | Optimal colormaps<br>continue to be provided |
| Zoom | Manually adjustable image size<br>Zoom | Automatically adjusted image<br>size<br>Zoom | To improve the efficiency<br>of <i>aBSI</i> automatic<br>adjustment of images to<br>screen size |
| Windowing | • Automatic adjustment of<br>maximum and minimum<br>thresholds for image windowing<br>• Manual adjustment of<br>maximum and minimum<br>thresholds | • Automatic adjustment of<br>maximum and minimum<br>thresholds for image<br>windowing (same)<br>• Manual adjustment of<br>maximum and minimum<br>thresholds has a wider range | Both devices show<br>normalized images at<br>startup and have<br>adjustable min and max<br>thresholds for image<br>windowing. |
| Intensity display | Local intensity displayed at<br>mouse pointer when hovering<br>over image | Local intensity displayed in<br>left corner of the image when<br>hovering over image | To improve visibility of<br>the intensity |
| Image layouts | • Anterior and posterior images<br>shown side by side<br>• Mirror tool for switching<br>between the anterior and<br>posterior image in the same<br>image frame | • Anterior and posterior<br>images shown side by side | Removal of feature does<br>not impact clinical utility<br>of the device |
| Image Quality<br>Control | • Total image intensity<br>displayed<br>• Skeletal image count<br>displayed | • Total image intensity<br>displayed | Both devices display total<br>image intensities. Total<br>image intensity is the<br>common way of assessing<br>image quality, therefore<br>total skeletal intensity is<br>not needed. |
| Hotspot display | • Hotspots displayed in image<br>• Hotspot involvements are<br>displayed in tables. One table<br>per scan. | • Hotspots displayed in image | Both devices display<br>hotspots in the images. |
| | <i>EXINI</i> (predicate device) | <i>aBSI</i> (subject device) | Discussion of Differences |
| Segmentation of<br>skeletal atlas | Segmentation of skeletal atlas<br>covering the area from the skull<br>down to ¾ of the femur and<br>humerus. | Segmentation refined, and<br>skeletal area covered by the<br>atlas increased to cover the<br>entire femur and humerus. | Allows for detection of<br>hotspots further out in the<br>limbs. |
| Normalization | Images are normalized so that<br>healthy bone tissue intensities<br>are automatically set to a<br>predefined level. | Same | - |
| Hotspot detection | Algorithm to detect high<br>intensity regions of interest<br>within the skeletal atlas. | Improved algorithm to detect<br>of high intensity regions of<br>interest within the skeletal<br>atlas. | Results of clinical<br>performance testing<br>demonstrate substantially<br>equivalent performance. |
| Summary page<br>export | Supported | Supported | - |
| CSV export | N/A | Supported | This feature was<br>implemented to facilitate<br><i>aBSI</i> use in research<br>studies. |
Technological Comparison Table 1:
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The EXINI was cleared in 2012 with BSI quantification as an integral feature. Since its clearance, the device algorithm has evolved, and the device is now hosted in cloud infrastructure. However, the essential BSI quantification feature of the device remained substantially equivalent.
### PERFORMANCE DATA 7.
# Biocompatibility Testing
There are no direct or indirect patient-contacting components of the subject device. Therefore, patient contact information is not needed for this device.
# Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Not applicable. The subject device is a software-only device. It contains no electric components, generates no electrical emissions, and uses no electrical energy of any type.
# Software Verification and Validation Testing
Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software for this device was considered as a moderate level of concern because, although unlikely, an incorrect BSI value could potentially contribute to the risk of an incorrect therapy decision or delay in the delivery of appropriate care.
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# Bench Testing
EXINI Diagnostics conducted verification to demonstrate the performance of the device, including:
- . A set of analytical validation studies to evaluate the performance of the aBSI v3.4 in quantifying bone scans, including:
- Linearity & Accuracy of BSI calculation o
- Precision of BSI calculation O
- Reproducibility with different cameras O
- o Reproducibility with multiple images
- Patient study to demonstrate Reproducibility of BSI calculation with Repeated Bone Scans
- Comparison testing using a phantom simulation to compare the bone scan index determined with predicate EXINI 1.7 to that the subject device aBSI.
# Animal Testing
Not applicable. Animal studies are not necessary to establish the substantial equivalence of this device.
# Clinical Data
Results from the two clinical studies comparing aBSI assessment to standard interpretation of bone scan demonstrated the utility of aBSI device against the state of the art (PCWG criteria) and essential clinical outcomes.
| Study<br>Number | Title | Objective | Design | Patients |
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| I | Phase 3 validation of the<br>automated Bone Scan Index<br>association with overall<br>survival in men with metastatic<br>castration-resistant prostate<br>cancer | Association of <i>aBSI</i> with<br>clinical outcome –<br>overall survival,<br>progression free survival,<br>opioid induced survival | Prospective Planned<br>Analysis – A multi-site<br>study phase III: NTC<br><b>01234311</b> | Prostate<br>Cancer<br>(N=721) |
| II | Optimizing Radiographic<br>Progression Free Survival by<br>Prostate Cancer Working<br>Group (PCWG) Criteria using<br>the Automated Bone Scan<br>Index ( <i>aBSI</i> ) | Comparison of <i>aBSI</i><br>increase against counting<br>number of new lesions<br>(by PCWG criteria) in<br>radiographic progression | Retrospective study at<br>Memorial Sloan Kettering<br>Cancer Center – single site | Prostate<br>Cancer<br>(N=169) |
Study I involved a prospectively defined analysis of patients in a phase 3 international, multicenter study. This phase 3 study was a multicenter randomized, double-blind, placebocontrolled study of tasquinimod (10TASQ10) in metastation-resistant prostate cancer mCRPC patients. Study subjects were recruited at 241 sites in 37 countries (including the US).
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Of the total 1245 phase 3 patients enrolled in 37 countries, 721 patients were evaluable with aBSI. The aBSI population was representative of the total study population based on baseline characteristics. Automated BSI (median=1.07; range: 0-32.60) was significantly associated with OS (HR:1.20; 95%CI:1.14-1.26; P<0.001). Median OS by automated aBSI quartile (lowest to highest) was 34.7, 27.3, 21.7, and 13.3 months, respectively. In a multivariate survival model, the automated aBSI remained independently associated with OS (HR:1.06; 95%CI:1.01-1.11; P=0.03). The automated BSI was also independently associated with symptomatic progression (HR:1.18: 95%Cl:1.13-1.23: P<0.001). and time to opiate use for pain (HR:1.21: 95%Cl:1.15-1.29; P<0.001). The results of Study I provide compelling evidence that the clinical performance of quantitative aBSI assessment is additive to the existing clinical parameters.
In Study II, patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) with metastatic prostate cancer (mCRPC) were enrolled in Phase II/II clinical trials of agents targeting the androgen receptor (AR) signaling axis and were assessed retrospectively for this analysis. A total of 257 patients were assessed, of whom 169 had bone scans available for the aBSI analysis. The median aBSI at baseline was 3.1 (IOR: 1.3 - 7.1). An increase in aBSI was associated with OS at a Kendall's Tau of 0.52 when the aBSI increased by 0.6. An aBSI increase beyond 0.6 from first follow-up did not result in further improvement in the association with OS. The same association of time to radiographic bone progression was observed (0.52) with PCWG criteria. Of the 169 patients, 90 (53%) had progression in bone cancer that met the PCWG criteria. The total aBSI increase in patients that met the PCWG criteria was 1.22 [IQR: 0.65-2.49] and a median relative increase of 109% [IQR: 40-377%]. These results demonstrate that the total quantitative assessment of increase in skeletal disease burden, with aBSI assessment, has the same association with overall survival as that defined by PCWG criteria.
### CONCLUSION 8.
Based on the detailed comparison between the predicate devices and the subject devices, the performance testing and clinical data, the aBSI can be found substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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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.