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K221592 · Feb 24, 2023
AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD
Coreline Soft Co., Ltd.
Anonymized clinical CT scan datasets from three US clinical sites
The sponsor used a retrospective dataset of 282 clinical CT examinations to conduct a standalone performance validation study of the AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD software, evaluating sensitivity, specificity, ROC, and FROC against ground truth.
AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD is a Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) software designed to assist radiologists in the detection of pulmonary nodules (with diameter 3-20 mm) during the review of CT examinations of the chest for asymptomatic populations. AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD provides adjunctive information to alert the radiologists to regions of interest with suspected lung nodules that may otherwise be overlooked. AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD may be used as a second reader after the radiologist has completed their initial read. The algorithm has been validated using non-contrast CT images, the majority of which were acquired on Siemens SOMATOM CT series scanners; therefore, limiting device use to use with Siemens SOMATOM CT series is recommended.
Device Story
AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD is a software-based CAD tool for pulmonary nodule detection in chest CT images. It processes non-contrast CT scans to identify nodules (3-20 mm); utilizes a Deep Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) to analyze images and highlight regions of interest. The device integrates with PACS via DICOM standards; provides a dedicated user interface for radiologists to review, select, or de-select CAD-generated marks. Used as a second reader after initial radiologist assessment; assists in identifying nodules that might otherwise be overlooked. By providing adjunctive information, the device aims to improve detection sensitivity and reduce reading time, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis and improved patient outcomes. Operates within a clinical environment; intended for use by radiologists.
Clinical Evidence
Retrospective multi-reader multi-case study (151 CTs, 103 negative, 48 positive) with 11 radiologists. Aided performance showed statistically significant improvement: AUC 0.92 (vs 0.73 unaided), sensitivity 0.91 (vs 0.68 unaided), and reduced FP/scan (0.28 vs 0.48). Standalone validation on 282 independent US datasets (140 positive, 142 negative) showed AUC 0.961, sensitivity 0.907, and specificity 0.704. Sensitivity at FP/scan < 2 was 0.889.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based CAD; utilizes Deep Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). Compatible with DICOM standards. Validated for non-contrast chest CT images, specifically Siemens SOMATOM series scanners. Operates on AVIEW platform. Connectivity via PACS integration.
Indications for Use
Indicated for asymptomatic populations undergoing chest CT examinations to assist radiologists in detecting pulmonary nodules 3-20 mm in diameter. Used as a second reader after initial radiologist review. Recommended for use with Siemens SOMATOM CT series scanners.
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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Coreline Soft Co.,Ltd. % Hyeyi Park RA Manager 4,5F(Yeonnam-dong), 49, World Cup buk-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu Seoul. 03991 SOUTH KOREA
Re: K221592
Trade/Device Name: AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Medical Image Management And Processing System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OEB, LLZ Dated: January 25, 2023 Received: January 26, 2023
Dear Hyeyi Park:
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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Sincerely.
Lu Jiang
Lu Jiang, Ph.D. Assistant Director Diagnostic X-Ray Systems Team DHT8B: Division of Imaging Devices and Electronic Products OHT8: Office of Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K221592
Device Name AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD
## Indications for Use (Describe)
AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD is a Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) software designed to assist radiologists in the detection of pulmonary nodules (with diameter 3-20 mm) during the review of CT examinations of the chest for asymptomatic populations. AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD provides adjunctive information to alert the radiologists to regions of interest with suspected lung nodules that may otherwise be overlooked. AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD may be used as a second reader after the radiologist has completed their initial read. The algorithm has been validated using non-contrast CT images, the majority of which were acquired on Siemens SOMATOM CT series scanners: therefore, limiting device use to use with Siemens SOMATOM CT series is recommended.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## 510(k) Summary K221592
#### SUBMITTER 1
Coreline Soft Co., Ltd. 4,5F (Yeonnam-dong), 49 World Cup buk-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 03991, Republic of Korea.
Phone: 82.2.517.7321 Fax: 82.2.571.7324
Contact Person: Hyeyi. Park Date Prepared: 05.31.2022
#### DEVICE 2
Name of Device: AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD Classification Name: Medical Image Management and Processing System. Classification Panel: Radiology CFR Section: (21CFR 892.2050) Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OEB, LLZ
#### PREDICATE DEVICE 3
Syngo.CT Lung CAD(VD20) by Siemens Healthcare GmbH (K203258) Name of Device: syngo. CT Lung CAD (VD20) Classification Name: Medical Image Management and Processing System. Classification Panel: Radiology CFR Section: (21CFR 892.2050) Regulatory Class: II Product Code: OEB
This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall.
#### REFERENCE DEVICE 4
InferRead Lung CT.AI by Beijing Infervision Technology Co., Ltd. (K192880) Name of Device: InferRead Lung CT.AI Classification Name: Medical Image Management and Processing System Classification Panel: Radiology CFR Section: (21CFR 892.2050) Regulatory Class: II
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Product Code: OEB, LLZ
AVIEW by Coreline Soft Co., Ltd. (K200714)
Name of Device: AVIEW Classification Name: Medical Image Management and Processing System Classification Panel: Radiology CFR Section: (21CFR 892.2050) Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ, JAK
All reference devices have not been subject to a design-related recall.
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION 5
The AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD is a software product that detects nodules in the lung. The lung nodule detection model was trained by Deep Convolution Network (CNN) based algorithm from the chest CT image. Automatic detection of lung nodules of 3 to 20mm in chest CT images. By complying with DICOM standards, this product can be linked with the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and provides a separate user interface to provide functions such as analyzing, identifying, storing, and transmitting quantified values related to lung nodules. The CAD's results could be displayed after the user's first read, and the user could select or de-select the mark provided by the CAD. The device's performance was validated with SIEMENS' SOMATOM series manufacturing. The device is intended to be used with a cleared AVIEW platform.
### INDICATIONS FOR USE 6
AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD is a Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) software designed to assist radiologists in the detection of pulmonary nodules (with diameter 3-20 mm) during the review of CT examinations of the chest for asymptomatic populations. AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD provides adjunctive information to alert the radiologists to regions of interest with suspected lung nodules that may otherwise be overlooked. AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD may be used as a second reader after the radiologist has completed their initial read. The algorithm has been validated using non-contrast CT images, the majority of which were acquired on Siemens SOMATOM CT series scanners; therefore, limiting device use to use with Siemens SOMATOM CT series is recommended.
## 7 COMPARISION OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD has the same intended use and the principle of operation and has similar features to the predicate devices. Snygo.CT Lung CAD (VD20) (K203258). There might be slight differences in features and menu, but these differences between the predicate device and the proposed device are not so significant since they do not raise any new or potential safety risks to the user or patient and questions of safety or effectiveness. Based on the results of software validation and verification tests, we conclude that the proposed device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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| Characteristic | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Reference Device | Reference Device |
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| Device Name | AVIEW Lung<br>Nodule CAD | syngo. CT Lung<br>CAD (VD20) | InferRead<br>Lung CT.AI | AVIEW |
| Classification | Medical Image<br>Management and<br>Processing System | Medical Image<br>Management and<br>Processing System | Medical Image<br>Management and<br>Processing System | Medical Image<br>Management and<br>Processing System |
| Regulatory<br>Number | 21 CFR 892.2050 | 21 CFR 892.2050 | 21 CFR 892.2050 | 21 CFR 892.2050 |
| Product Code<br>Review Panel | OEB, LLZ<br>Radiology | OEB<br>Radiology | OEB, LLZ<br>Radiology | LLZ, JAK<br>Radiology |
| 510k Number | K221592 | K203258 | K192880 | K200714 |
| Indications for<br>use | AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD is a Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) software designed to assist<br>radiologists in the detection of pulmonary nodules (with diameter 3-20 mm) during the review of<br>CT examinations of the chest for asymptomatic populations. AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD provides<br>adjunctive information to alert the radiologists to regions of interest with suspected lung nodules<br>that may otherwise be overlooked. AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD may be used as a second reader<br>after the radiologist has completed their initial read. The algorithm has been validated using non-<br>contrast CT images, the majority of which were acquired on Siemens SOMATOM CT series<br>scanners; therefore, limiting device use to use with Siemens SOMATOM CT series is<br>recommended.<br>syngo. CT Lung CAD (VD20)<br>The syngo. CT Lung CAD device is a Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) tool designed to assist<br>radiologists in the detection of solid and subsolid (part-solid and ground glass) pulmonary nodules<br>during review of multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) from multivendor examinations<br>of the chest. The software is an adjunctive tool to alert the radiologist to regions of interest (ROI)<br>that may otherwise be overlooked.<br>The syngo. CT Lung CAD device may be used as a concurrent first reader followed by a full<br>review of the case by the radiologist or as second reader after the radiologist has completed his/her<br>initial read.<br>The software device is an algorithm which does not have its own user interface component for<br>displaying of CAD marks.<br>The Hosting Application incorporating syngo. CT Lung CAD is responsible for implementing a<br>user interface.<br>InferRead Lung CT.AI<br>InferRead Lung CT.AI is comprised of computer-assisted reading tools designed to aid the<br>radiologist in the detection of pulmonary nodules during the review of CT examinations of the<br>chest on an asymptomatic population. Infer Read Lung CT.AI requires that both lungs be in the<br>field of view. InferRead Lung CT.AI provides adjunctive information and is not intended to be<br>used without the original CT series.<br>AVIEW<br>AVIEW provides CT values for pulmonary tissue from CT thoracic and cardiac datasets. This<br>software could be used to support the physician quantitatively in the diagnosis, follow up<br>evaluation and documentation of CT lung tissue images by providing image segmentation of sub-<br>structures in lung, lobe, airways and cardiac, registration of inspiration and expiration which could<br>analyze quantitative information such as air trapping volume, air trapped index, and<br>inspiration/expiration ratio. And, volumetric and structure analysis, density evaluation and<br>reporting tools. AVIEW is also used to store, transfer, inquire and display CT data set on premise<br>and as cloud environment as well to allow users to connect by various environment such as mobile<br>devices and chrome browser. Characterizing nodules in the lung in a single study, or over the time | | | |
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| | and measurements such as size (major axis, minor axis), estimated effective diameter from the<br>volume of the nodule, volume of the nodule, Mean HU(the average value of the CT pixel inside<br>the nodule in HU), Minimum HU, Max HU, mass(mass calculated from the CT pixel value), and<br>volumetric measures(Solid major; length of the longest diameter measured in 3D for solid portion<br>of the nodule, Solid 2nd Major: The length of the longest diameter of the solid part, measured in<br>sections perpendicular to the Major axis of the solid portion of the nodule), VDT (Volume doubling<br>time), and Lung-RADS (classification proposed to aid with findings). The system automatically<br>performs the measurement, allowing lung nodules and measurements to be displayed and, integrate<br>with FDA certified Mevis CAD (Computer aided detection) (K043617). It also provides CAC<br>analysis by segmentation of four main artery (right coronary artery, left main coronary, left anterior<br>descending and left circumflex artery then extracts calcium on coronary artery to provide Agatston<br>score, volume score and mass score by whole and each segmented artery type. Based on the score,<br>provides CAC risk based on age and gender. |
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| | AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD |
| | The AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD is a software product that detects nodules in the lung. The lung<br>nodule detection model was trained by Deep Convolution Neural Network (CNN) based algorithm<br>from the chest CT image. Automatic detection of lung nodules of 3 to 20mm in chest CT images.<br>By complying with DICOM standards, this product can be linked with the Picture Archiving and<br>Communication System (PACS) and provides a separate user interface to provide functions such<br>as analyzing, identifying, storing, and transmitting quantified values related to lung nodules. The<br>CAD's results could be displayed after the user's first read, and the user could select or de-select<br>the mark provided by the CAD. The device's performance was validated with SIEMENS’<br>SOMATOM series manufacturing. The device is intended to be used with a cleared AVIEW<br>platform. |
| | syngo. CT Lung CAD (VD20) |
| General<br>Description | Simens Healthcare GmbH intends to market the syngo. CT Lung CAD which is a medical device<br>that is designed to perform CAD processing in thoracic CT examinations for the detection of solid<br>pulmonary nodules (between 3.0 mm and 30.0mm) and subsolid (part-solid and ground glass)<br>nodules (between 5.0mm and 30.0mm) in average diameter. The device processes image acquired<br>with multi-detector CT scanners with 16 or more detector rows.<br>The syngo. CT Lung CAD device supports the full range of nodule locations (central, pe-ripheral)<br>and contours (round, irregular).<br>The syngo. CT Lung CAD sends a list of nodule candidate locations to a visualization application,<br>such as syngo MM Oncology, or a visualization rendering component, which<br>generates output images series with the CAD marks superimposed on the input thoracic CT images<br>to enable the radiologist's review. syngo MM Oncology (FDA clearance k191309) is deployed on<br>the syngo.via platform (FDA clearance k191040), which provides a common framework for<br>various other applications implementing specific clinical workflows (but are not part of this<br>clearance) to display the CAD marks. The syngo. CT Lung CAD device may be used either as a<br>concurrent first reader, followed by a review of the case, or as a second reader only after the initial<br>read is completed<br>The subject device and predicate device have the same basic technical characteristics. This does<br>not introduce new types of safety or effectiveness concerns as demonstrated by the statistical<br>analyses and results of the reader study and additional evaluations results documented in the<br>Statistical Analysis. |
| | InferRead Lung CT.AI |
| | InferRead Lung CT.AI uses the Browser/Server architecture and is provided as Software as a<br>Service (SaaS) via a URL. The system integrates algorithm logic and database in the same server<br>to ensure the simplicity of the system and the convenience of system maintenance. The server is<br>able to accept chest CT images from a PACS system, Radiological Information System (RIS<br>system) or directly from a CT scanner, analyze the images and provide output annotations<br>regarding lung nodules. Users are then able to use an existing PACS system to view the annotations |
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| | on their workstations. Dedicated servers can be located at hospitals and are directly.<br>connected to the hospital networks. The software consists of 4 modules which are Image reception<br>(Docking Toolbox), Image predictive processing (DLServer), Image storage (RePACS) and Image<br>display (NeoViewer). | | | |
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| | AVIEW | | | |
| | The AVIEW is a software product which can be installed on a PC. It shows images taken with the<br>interface from various storage devices using DICOM 3.0 which is the digital image and<br>communication standard in medicine. It also offers functions such as reading, manipulation,<br>analyzing, post-processing, saving, and sending images by using the software tools. And is<br>intended for use as diagnostic patient imaging which is intended for the review and analysis of CT<br>scanning. Provides following features as semi-automatic nodule management, maximal plane<br>measure, 3D measures and columetric measures, automatic nodule detection by integration with<br>3nd party CAD. Also provides Brocks model which calculated the malignancy score based on<br>numerical or Boolean inputs. Follow up support with automated nodule matching and<br>automatically categorize Lung-RADS score which is a quality assurance tool designed to<br>standardize lung cancer screening CT reporting and management recommendations that is based<br>on type, size, size change and other findings that is reported. It also automatically analyzes | | | |
| | coronary artery calcification which support user to detect cardiovascular disease in early stage and<br>reduce the burden of medical. | | | |
| Detection<br>target(s) | pulmonary nodules in<br>non-contrast chest CT<br>acquisitions | Solid<br>and<br>subsolid<br>(part-solid<br>and<br>ground-glass)<br>pulmonary nodules in<br>screening<br>and<br>diagnostic chest CT<br>acquisitions. | solid<br>pulmonary<br>nodules in diagnostic<br>chest CT acquistions | |
| Nodule<br>Characteristics | Diameter:<br>· Pulmanoary<br>nodules ≥ 3 mm<br>and <20 mm<br>Locations:<br>· Full range: central,<br>peripheral<br>Contours:<br>· round, irregular | Diameter:<br>solid ≥ 3mm and<br><30mm<br>Subsolid<br>(part-<br>solid and<br>ground<br>glass) ≥ 5mm and ≤<br>30mm<br>Locations:<br>· Full range: central,<br>peripheral<br>Contours:<br>round, irregular | Solid<br>nodules<br>人<br>3mm and 10mm and<br>rande,<br>central,<br>full<br>peripheral<br>round.<br>irregular | |
| Image format | DICOM | DICOM | DICOM | DICOM |
| Hosting<br>Platform | AVIEW | syngo.via | - | |
| Hosting<br>Application | AVIEW LCS | Syngo MM Oncology | | |
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| | Outputs | DICOM GSPS<br>(Grayscale Softcopy<br>Presentation State) XML (Coordinate of<br>detected nodules)<br>Able to view results on AVIEW, AVIEW LCS viewer page | Generates output images series with the<br>CAD makrs superimposed.<br>Able to view results syngo MM Oncology viewer page. | | |
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| | Type of Scans | CT | CT | CT | CT |
| | | Scanners<br>Siemens SOMATOM CT Scanners | Scanners<br>Multi-vendor and multi-detector CT (MDCT) scanners<br>(Siemens, GE, Philips, and Toshiba) | | |
| | | Detector rows<br>16 or more detector rows | Detector rows<br>16 or more detector rows | | |
| | | Voltage<br>100~140 kVp | Voltage<br>100~140 kVp | | |
| | | Exposure<br>None | Exposure<br>None | | |
| | Input scanning<br>parameters | Collimation<br>1mm or less | Collimation<br>1mm or less | | |
| | | Slice Thickness<br>Up to and including 2.5mm, it is<br>recommended that <=1.25mm be used<br>for the detection of smaller nodules (e.g., 4.0mm) | Slice Thickness<br>Up to and including 2.5mm, it is<br>recommended that <=1.25mm be used for<br>the detection of smaller nodules (e.g., 3.0mm) | | |
| | | Slice Overlap<br>0~50%<br>Note: Reconstruction overlap is allowed, but gaps are not permitted | Slice Overlap<br>0~50%<br>Note: Reconstruction overlap is allowed, but gaps are not permitted | | |
| | | Number of images<br>None | Number of images<br>None | | |
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| Kernel | Kernel | |
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| Consistent with<br>thoracic CT protocols<br>and in line with patient<br>safety guidelines.<br>Kernels were grouped<br>as to their profile.<br>Typical kernels<br>validated by the reader<br>study were:<br>Smooth: B, B30f,<br>Standard, FC10<br>Medium: C, B45f,<br>Br49d, B50f, I50f,<br>Br60f, Lung, FC50,<br>FC51<br>Sharp: D, B70f, I70f,<br>B80s, I80s, Bone | Consistent with<br>thoracic CT protocols<br>and in line with patient<br>safety guidelines.<br>Kernels were grouped<br>as to their profile.<br>Typical kernels<br>validated by the reader<br>study were:<br>Smooth: B, B30f,<br>Standard, FC10.<br>Medium: C B45f,<br>B50f, Lung, FC50,<br>FC51, Bv49d_2,<br>I50f_2, B60f.<br>Sharp: D, B70f, Bone,<br>FC52 | |
| Contrast<br>None | Contrast<br>None | |
| Dose<br>Consistent with<br>thoracic CT protocols<br>and in line with patient<br>safety guidelines.<br>Typical values are:<br>CTDIvol < 8.0 mGy<br>(milligray) in<br>diagnostic protocols<br>and<br>CTDIvol of = 3.0<br>mGy in screening<br>protocols.<br>These values are<br>defined for standard<br>sized patient—5 ft 7<br>in., 154 lb (170<br>cm, 70 kg)—based on<br>a 32-cm reference<br>phantom with<br>appropriate reductions<br>in<br>CTDIvol for smaller<br>patients and<br>appropriate<br>increases in CTDIvol<br>for larger patients. | Dose<br>Consistent with<br>thoracic CT protocols<br>and in line with patient<br>safety guidelines.<br>Typical values are:<br>CTDIvol < 8.0 mGy<br>(milligray) in<br>diagnostic protocols<br>and<br>CTDIvol of = 3.0 mGy<br>in screening protocols.<br>These values are<br>defined for standard<br>sized patient—5 ft 7<br>in., 154 lb (170<br>cm, 70 kg)—based on<br>a 32-cm reference<br>phantom with<br>appropriate reductions<br>in<br>CTDIvol for smaller<br>patients and<br>appropriate<br>increases in CTDIvol<br>for larger patients. | |
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### PERFORMANCE DATA 8
## 8.1 Clinical performance evaluation
A HIPAA-compliant multi-case, multi-reader, retrospective study design was utilized. An image viewer without or with AI algorithms, AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD program, for lung nodule detection and measurement were used for chest CT reads. Three dedicated chest radiologists with at least ten years of experience determined the ground truth using a dataset of 151 Chest CTs with 103 negative controls and 48 cases with one or more lung nodules. All lung nodules were segmented in 3D. In a blinded fashion, eleven board-certified radiologists interpreted the same cases unassisted, followed by AI assistance after randomization and a 4-week washout period. Data were analyzed in a random reader, random case context, and one-sided tests at the 5% significance level, and 95% confidence intervals were constructed for all estimates. Reading time analyses were performed with mixed-effect Gaussian regression with a fixed effect for AI assistance and with clustering at the reader level. Post estimation marginal estimates were calculated for unassisted versus assisted read times.
The multi-reader multi-case demonstrated that aided radiologist performance for lung nodule detection was improved with statistical significance compared to unaided. Reading time was decreased when AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD aided radiologists. Also, both incidental and screening populations was included on the test dataset. We have performed subgroup analyses for several key subgroups to demonstrate generalizability. This includes assessment of performance for challenging and/or confounding cases.
- . Performance Testing Results
- 1. Overall unaided/aider reader performacne comparison
| | Unaided | Aided | Difference in point estimate |
|-------------|--------------------|-------------------|------------------------------|
| AUC | 0.73 (0.66 - 0.79) | 0.92 (0.89 -0.95) | 0.19 |
| Sensitivity | 0.68 (0.62 - 0.73) | 0.91 (0.89 -0.94) | 0.23 |
| FP/scan | 0.48 (0.28 - 0.69) | 0.28 (0.15-0.42) | 0.24 |
## 8.1.1 Test Report
- Clinical Study Report for AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD .
## 8.2 Software Verification and Validation
Verification, validation, and testing activities were conducted to establish the performance, functionality and reliability characteristics of the modified device passed all of the tests based on pre-determined Pass/Fail criteria.
## 8.2.1 System Test
In accordance with the document 'integration Test Cases' discussed in advance by the software development team and test team, the test is conducted by installing software with recommended system specifications. Despite the Test case recognized in advance was not in existence. New software error discovered by the 'Exploratory Test' conducted by the test team will be registered and managed as a new test case after discussion between the development team and test team.
Discovered software errors will be classified into 3 categories as severity and managed.
- く Major defects are impacting the product's intended use and no workaround is available.
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- く Moderate defects, which are typically related to user interface or general quality of product, while workaround is available.
- > Minor defects, which are not impacting the product's intended use. Not significant.
- Success standard of System Test is not finding 'Major', 'Moderate' defect.
#### 8.2.2 Performance Test
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- DICOM Test Report
- Performance Test Report
- DICOM Conformance Statement ●
- Thin Cient Server Compatibility Test Report .
- AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD Integration Test Report
- Standalone study for AVIEW Lung Nodule CAD ●
The standalone study of AI-based lung nodule detection software compared to ground truth was evaluated with sensitivity, specificity, ROC, and FROC. We consider that the software performs successfully when the sensitivity for lung nodule detection performance at the patient level and nodule level exceeds 0.8 and the specificity exceeds 0.6, the ROC AUC for lung nodule detection performance exceeds 0.8 and the sensitivity for lung nodule detection performance exceeds 0.8 in false positive (FP)/scan < 2. Dataset are collected from three geographically distinct US clinical sites. The total number of data is 282 (140 cases with nodule data and 142 cases without nodule data). All datasets were built with images of U.S., and by gender, there were 132 males and 150 females. We validated this test by purchasing anonymized medical data. So, any data used for AI training or internal validation was not used for this test. Also, both incidental and screening populations was included on the test dataset. We have performed subgroup analyses for several key subgroups to demonstrate generalizability. This includes assessment of performance for challenging and/or confounding cases.
- ゃ Performance Testing Results
- Overall AUC (with CI): 0.961(0.939-0.983) 1.
- 2. Overall Sensitivity (with CI): 0.907(0.846-0.95)
- 3. Overall Specificity (with CI): 0.704(0.622-0.778)
- 4. Overall sensitivity (with CI) at FP/scan<2: 0.889(0.849-0.93) at FP/scan=0.504
#### CONCLUSIONS ல்
The new device and predicate device are substantially equivalent in the areas of technical characteristics, general functions, application, and intended use. The new device does not introduce a fundamentally new scientific technology, and the clinical tes…
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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.