FlexView Diagnostic is a software application used for reference and diagnostic viewing and analysis of multi-modality medical imaging and non-imaging data (e.g., video information) with associated reports and information. FlexView Diagnostic enables qualified healthcare professionals, including (but not limited to) physicians, surgeons, nurses, and administrators to receive and view patient images, documents and data. FlexView Diagnostic allows qualified users to perform simple and complex image manipulations (including window/level, markups, 3D visualization) and measurements. Not intended for primary diagnosis of mammographic images. Not intended for diagnostic use on mobile devices.
Device Story
FlexView Diagnostic is a zero-footprint, web-based DICOM viewer; enables access, review, manipulation, and measurement of multi-modality medical images (US, CT, MRI, X-Ray). Backend module connects to PACS, cloud, or local storage; frontend module renders images in standard web browsers. Users (radiologists, physicians, nurses) perform window/level adjustments, 3D visualization (MIP, MPR), annotations, and measurements. System supports encrypted transmission and audit trails for HIPAA compliance. Output aids clinical workflow and decision-making by providing diagnostic-quality images for review and collaboration. Benefits include remote access to patient data for referring physicians and external experts.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Software verification and validation conducted per FDA guidance. Measurement accuracy testing performed using phantom DICOM images; results showed delta within +/- 1 unit of expected values, passing all statistical acceptance criteria (mean, standard deviation, standard error, one-tailed t-test).
Technological Characteristics
Zero-footprint, web-based software; DICOMweb compliant. Supports US, CT, MRI, X-Ray. Features: window/level, 3D visualization (MIP, MPR), annotation, measurement. Connectivity: Web browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari) to server-based backend. Security: Encrypted transmission, user authentication, audit trails. OS: Mac, Windows.
Indications for Use
Indicated for qualified healthcare professionals (physicians, surgeons, nurses, administrators) for reference and diagnostic viewing/analysis of multi-modality medical imaging and non-imaging data. Not for primary diagnosis of mammographic images. Not for diagnostic use on mobile devices.
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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Radical Imaging, LLC % Meritxell Martinez Regulatory Consultant Innolitics, LLC 1101 West 34th St #550 Austin, TX 78705
Re: K233226
January 17, 2024
Trade/Device Name: FlexView Diagnostic (v1.1.20) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Medical Image Management And Processing System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Dated: September 28, 2023 Received: December 22, 2023
Dear Meritxell Martinez:
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 (the 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 available 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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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
Jessica Lamb
Jessica Lamb Assistant Director Imaging Software Team DHT8B: Division of Radiologic 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
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K233226
Device Name
FlexView Diagnostic (v1.2.7)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
FlexView Diagnostic is a software application used for reference and diagnostic viewing and analysis of multi-modality medical imaging and non-imaging data (e.g., video information) with associated reports and information. FlexView Diagnostic enables qualified healthcare professionals, including (but not limited to) physicians, surgeons, nurses, and administrators to receive and view patient images, documents and data. FlexView Diagnostic allows qualified users to perform simple and complex image manipulations (including window/level, markups, 3D visualization) and measurements.
Not intended for primary diagnosis of mammographic images.
#### Not intended for diagnostic use on mobile devices.
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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K233226
# 1. CONTACT INFORMATION
| Company Name | Radical Imaging LLC |
|-----------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Address | 179 Great Road #233, Stow, MA 01775 |
| Phone Number | 978-853-9281 |
| Fax Number | N/A |
| Company Contact | Rob Lewis, CEO and Founder |
| Email | rob.lewis@radicalimaging.com |
| Primary Correspondent | Meritxell Martinez, Innolitics |
| Email | mmartinez@innolitics.com |
| Date Prepared | January 12th, 2024 |
# 2. DEVICE INFORMATION
| Trade Name | FlexView Diagnostic |
|-------------------|---------------------|
| Common Name | DICOM Viewer |
| Product Code | LLZ |
| Regulation Number | 892.2050 |
| Class | Class II |
| Panel | Radiology |
# 3. PREDICATE DEVICE INFORMATION
| Predicate Device Name | ZeeroMED View |
|--------------------------------|---------------|
| Predicate Device 510(k) Number | K200546 |
| Product Code | LLZ |
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| Regulation Number | 892.2050 |
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| Class | Class II |
| Panel | Radiology |
## 4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
FlexView Diagnostic is a stand-alone Web-based DICOM medical image viewer which allows downloading, reviewing, manipulating, and visualizing medical multi-modality image data in DICOM format and other data. FlexView Diagnostic is a server-based solution that mav integrate with healthcare facility software systems and display DICOM images. FlexView Diagnostic enables healthcare professionals to access, manipulate, and measure DICOM images and collaborate using diagnostic quality medical images without installing client software.
The FlexView Diagnostic application has the following primary features and functions:
- . Zero-footprint Web browser based
- Medical image upload, transfer and display of medical images between facilities •
- Allows access to images for all participants in the healthcare process, including radiologists, technologists, physicians, nurses and other patient care practitioners
- Serves as an information and data management system for DICOM and non-DICOM • medical images
- Contains functionality to view, annotate and measure images .
- Contains industry-standard tools for image manipulation, annotation and measurements .
- Advanced image manipulation functions like view synchronization across series, 3D . visualization like MIP and MPR
- Encrypted transmission of medical images through secured networks ●
- HIPAA-compliant data management, including centralized storage of user activities via . audit trails
FlexView Diagnostic consists of configurable software-only modules that display and process digital medical images, and associated medical information to aid in the day-to-day operations and workflow of clinicians and healthcare practitioners. The web browser based medical image viewer serves as the frontend module with which users interact when viewing the imaging data and other data.
The backend module handles the connection and processing of data from a variety of sources within the health system, in view of preparing visualizations to be rendered by the viewer.
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FlexView Diagnostic can connect and access the medical images across different sources in a health system: such as an existing PACS, cloud storage or local server-based storage. The data connection and imaging data processing is handled by the FlexView backend module which supports the standardized transmission protocol as defined in the DICOM standard.
Users interact with FlexView Diagnostic through a standard web browser, thus providing access to full quality images from anywhere with an Internet access. Flex View Diagnostic utilizes authorization and authentication mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users can access the imaging data. The system extends beyond the hospital and its internal network. With proper authorization, FlexView Diagnostic can be accessed by clinical users outside of the hospital network. This way referring physicians can easily call up the imaging data of their patients or external expert accessing the imaging data for additional opinions.
## 4.1. Key Marketing Claims
FlexView Diagnostic is a zero-footprint web viewer platform for medical images. FlexView Diagnostic allows easy access to cloud-stored image files. FlexView Diagnostic supports images that are compliant with the DICOMweb standard.
## 5. INDICATIONS FOR USE
FlexView Diagnostic is a software application used for reference and diagnostic viewing and analysis of multi-modality medical imaging and non-imaging data (e.g., video information) with associated reports and information. FlexView Diagnostic enables qualified healthcare professionals, including (but not limited to) physicians, surgeons, nurses, and administrators to receive and view patient images, documents and data. Flex View Diagnostic allows qualified users to perform simple and complex image manipulations (including window/level, markups, 3D visualization) and measurements.
Not intended for primary diagnosis of mammographic images.
Not intended for diagnostic use on mobile devices.
## 6. PREDICATE DEVICE COMPARISON
| Feature | FlexView Diagnostic | ZeeroMED View<br>(K200546) | Comments |
|----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | FlexView Diagnostic is a software<br>application used for reference and<br>diagnostic viewing and analysis of<br>multi-modality medical imaging and<br>non-imaging data (e.g., video | ZeeroMED View software<br>is<br>intended for use as a<br>diagnostic and analysis tool<br>for diagnostic images for | FlexView and the predicate<br>device (ZeeroMED View)<br>have similar indications for<br>use, as they are both indicated<br>to view, display and manage |
| Feature | FlexView Diagnostic | ZeeroMED View<br>(K200546) | Comments |
| | information) with associated reports<br>and information. FlexView enables<br>qualified healthcare professionals,<br>including (but not limited to)<br>physicians, surgeons, nurses, and<br>administrators to receive and view<br>patient images, documents and data.<br>FlexView allows qualified users to<br>perform simple and complex image<br>manipulations (including<br>window/level, markups, 3D<br>visualization) and measurements.<br>Not intended for primary diagnosis of<br>mammographic images.<br>Not intended for diagnostic use on<br>mobile devices. | hospitals, imaging centers,<br>radiologists, reading<br>practices and any user who<br>requires and is granted<br>access to patient image,<br>demographic and report<br>information. ZeeroMED<br>View displays and manages<br>diagnostic quality DICOM<br>images. ZeeroMED View is<br>not<br>intended for diagnostic use<br>with mammography<br>images. Usage for<br>mammography is for<br>reference and referral only.<br>ZeeroMED View is not<br>intended for diagnostic use<br>on mobile devices. | patient images. Both devices<br>are indicated for prescription-<br>use in patients who've had<br>non-mammographic medical<br>images taken.<br>FlexView and ZeeroMED<br>View share the same intended<br>use to be used as diagnostic<br>and analysis tools for viewing<br>and manipulating medical<br>images. Both devices are also<br>intended for use in hospitals,<br>imaging centers, radiology<br>practices, and reading<br>practices.<br>Neither FlexView nor<br>ZeeroMED View is intended<br>for primary diagnosis of<br>mammographic images, nor<br>for diagnostic use on mobile<br>devices. |
| Mammographic<br>Use | No | No | Same |
| DICOM Image<br>Loading and<br>Visualization | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Can Search Patient<br>Study Data | Yes | Yes | Same |
| User<br>Authentication | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Window/ Level<br>Adjustments | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Control the Image<br>View: Rotate, Pan,<br>and Zoom | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Image Display<br>Operations | Flip horizontal, vertical<br>Rotate left, right<br>Reset<br>Magnification<br>Scroll<br>Layout 1x1 -3x3<br>Thumbnails left, right, top | Flip horizontal, vertical<br>Rotate left, right<br>Reset<br>Magnification<br>Scroll<br>Layout 1x1 -3x3<br>Thumbnails left, right, top | PET Fusion is imaging not<br>supported in FlexView version<br>v1.2.7. However, this<br>difference does not raise any<br>concerns. All of FlexView's<br>other image display operations<br>(i.e., those listed in table) are |
| Feature | FlexView Diagnostic | ZeeroMED View<br>(K200546) | Comments |
| | bottom<br>Volumetric rendering | bottom<br>PET fusion<br>Volumetric rendering | also supported by the predicate<br>device. |
| Measurement<br>Functions<br>Included | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Text Annotations | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Report Generation | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Print Reports | PDF | PDF | Same |
| Export | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Share Function | No | Yes | Share Function not included in<br>FlexView version v1.2.7.<br>However, this does not raise<br>any different questions on<br>safety of effectiveness of the<br>device. |
| DICOM<br>Windowing | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Imaging<br>Modalities<br>Included: US, CT,<br>MRI, X-Ray | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Communications | DICOM | DICOM | Same |
| Operating Systems<br>Supported | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows, Linux | The subject device supports<br>the same operating systems as<br>the predicate device (Mac and<br>Windows), with the exception<br>of Linux. However, this does<br>not raise any different<br>questions on safety of<br>effectiveness of the device. |
| Web Browsers<br>Supported | Chrome, Edge, Safari | Chrome, Edge, Firefox | The subject device supports<br>the same web browsers as the<br>predicate device, except for<br>Firefox. In addition, the<br>subject device also supports<br>Safari. This difference in<br>supported web browsers does |
| Feature | FlexView Diagnostic | ZeeroMED View (K200546) | Comments |
| | | | not raise any new questions of<br>safety and effectiveness, and<br>has been verified through<br>testing. |
| Mobile Device Support | No | No | Same |
| Store, Display, and Transfer<br>Medical Images | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Connects to<br>Existing PACS | Yes | Yes | Same |
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# Radical Imaging 510(k) Summary
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# Radical Imaging 510(k) Summary
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# Radical Imaging 510(k) Summary
### 6.1. Summary of Technological Characteristics Comparison
FlexView Diagnostic and ZeeroMED View share equivalent intended use and functionality, as well as similar web technologies. Both systems allow access, upload, and display of DICOM images and metadata, and provide tools and resources for physicians to review studies. Additionally, both systems are hosted on web servers and are equipped with security features and user authentication.
Both devices offer similar features such as window/level adjustments, image view controls (rotate, pan, and zoom), measurement functions, text annotations, report generation and DICOM windowing.
Additionally, both devices can connect to existing PACS systems and store, display, and transfer medical images. Both devices also support the same imaging modalities, including US, CT, MRI, and X-Ray.
There are several minor differences in technological characteristics between the two devices:
- The predicate device has a "Share Function," which enables remote, real-time . collaboration among multiple users. This feature is not currently supported by the subject device.
- The predicate device supports Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems, while the ● subject device only supports Mac and Windows.
- The predicate device supports Chrome, Edge, and Firefox browsers, while the subject . device supports Chrome, Edge, and Safari.
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The lack of features (e.g., share function, Linux OS compatibility, and Firefox compatibility) in the subject device that are found in the predicate device is not a concern relating to safety or effectiveness, as these are not required to meet the device's intended use. Similarly, the presence of additional features (e.g., compatibility with additional internet browsers) in the subject device that are not found in the predicate device does not raise any new questions of safety and effectiveness and have been properly verified through testing.
## 7. DISCUSSION OF NON-CLINICAL TESTING
FlexView Diagnostic was subjected to the following non-clinical testing.
### 7.1. Software Verification and Validation
Software verification and validation testing were conducted on the Flex View Diagnostic system and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's 2023 Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions."
The software verification and validation testing verified that the design requirements were successfully met. The intended use and user needs were successfully validated.
As the intended use, indications, functionality and performance of Flex View Diagnostic and the ZeeroMED View are equivalent, the result of the non-clinical performance testing is evidence that the subject device performs in an equivalent manner to the predicate device.
### 7.2. Measurement Accuracy
Verification of Flex View Diagnostic included manual testing of the measurement tools (length, bidirectional and angle measurements) using phantom (calibrated and uncalibrated) DICOM images.
Measurement accuracy testing involved evaluating the difference (i.e., delta) between the expected length and the measurement entered by the user. Delta results were calibrated to +/- 1 units, which is equivalent to +/- 1 units relative to the acquisition size and display resolution. This calibration ensured consistent accuracy across different zoom levels.
Acceptance criteria for this test included statistical analyses such as mean, standard deviation, standard error and a one tailed t-test. Verification testing for all measurement tools passed the predetermined acceptance criteria.
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### 7.3. Conclusion
The subject device shares similar technological characteristics, intended use, and functionality with the predicate device. There are no differences between the devices that raise new questions of safety and effectiveness.
Furthermore, non-clinical performance test data and software verification and validation demonstrate that FlexView Diagnostic performs comparably to the predicate device in terms of safety and effectiveness.
Based on the device comparisons and the acceptable testing results, it is determined that FlexView Diagnostic is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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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.