GI Genius™ Module 100 (GGM100.US); GI Genius™ Module 200 (GGM200.US); ColonPRO™ 4.0 (CPRO40.US)
Applicant
Cosmo Artificial Intelligence - Ai, Ltd.
Product Code
QNP · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Jan 12, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 876.1520
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
AI/ML
AI Performance
Output
Algorithm
Acceptance
Observed
Dev DS
Dev Readers
Test DS
Test Readers
Colonic mucosal lesion detection
Neural network
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88.07% (lesion-based sensitivity)
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Indications for Use
The GI Genius™ system is a computer-assisted reading tool designed to aid endoscopists in detecting colonic mucosal lesions (such as polyps and adenomas) in real time during standard white-light endoscopy examinations of patients undergoing screening and surveillance endoscopic mucosal evaluations. The GI Genius™ computer-assisted detection device is limited for use with standard white-light endoscopy imaging only. This device is not intended to replace clinical decision making.
Device Story
GI Genius is an AI-based computer-assisted detection (CADe) system for colonoscopy. It inputs live video streams from standard white-light endoscopes via SDI/HD-SDI/4K UHD ports. The system processes video frames using a retrained neural network to identify regions consistent with colorectal lesions (polyps/adenomas). When a lesion is detected, the device overlays green square markers on the endoscopic display and emits an audible alert. Used in clinical settings by endoscopists, the device acts as a real-time reading aid; it does not replace clinical judgment. It includes hardware modules (100/200), footswitch, and USB K-switch. The new 'Procedure Highlights' function provides data for healthcare organization practice optimization. The device benefits patients by assisting in the detection of mucosal lesions during screening and surveillance.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance validation compared ColonPRO™ 4.0 against the predicate (K231143) using 150 videos containing 338 polyps. Results showed improved performance: lesion-based sensitivity 88.07% (vs 86.5%), mean frame-level true positive rate 60.14% (vs 58.30%), mean frame-level false positive rate 1.79% (vs 1.96%), and ROC AUC 0.826 (vs 0.796). Software verification tested 162 requirements across 33 units and 22 items.
Technological Characteristics
Class II gastrointestinal lesion software detection system. Hardware: GI Genius™ Module 100/200 (SDI/HD-SDI/4K UHD compatible). Software: ColonPRO™ 4.0 (containerized). Connectivity: LAN port (non-functional to user), USB, footswitch. Standards: IEC/EN 60601-1 (electrical safety), IEC/EN 60601-1-2 (EMC). Algorithm: Neural network-based detection.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing screening and surveillance endoscopic mucosal evaluations to aid endoscopists in real-time detection of colonic mucosal lesions (polyps and adenomas) during standard white-light endoscopy.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A gastrointestinal lesion software detection system is a computer-assisted detection device used in conjunction with endoscopy for the detection of abnormal lesions in the gastrointestinal tract. This device with advanced software algorithms brings attention to images to aid in the detection of lesions. The device may contain hardware to support interfacing with an endoscope.
Special Controls
In combination with the general controls of the FD&C Act, the gastrointestinal lesion software detection system is subject to the following special controls:
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) Clinical performance testing must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use, including detection of gastrointestinal lesions and evaluation of all adverse events.
(2) Non-clinical performance testing must demonstrate that the device performs as intended under anticipated conditions of use. Testing must include:
(i) Standalone algorithm performance testing;
(ii) Pixel-level comparison of degradation of image quality due to the device;
(iii) Assessment of video delay due to marker annotation; and
(iv) Assessment of real-time endoscopic video delay due to the device.
(3) Usability assessment must demonstrate that the intended user(s) can safely and correctly use the device.
(4) Performance data must demonstrate electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety, mechanical safety, and thermal safety testing for any hardware components of the device.
(5) Software verification, validation, and hazard analysis must be provided. Software description must include a detailed, technical description including the impact of any software and hardware on the device's functions, the associated capabilities and limitations of each part, the associated inputs and outputs, mapping of the software architecture, and a description of the video signal pipeline.
(6) Labeling must include:
(i) Instructions for use, including a detailed description of the device and compatibility information;
(ii) Warnings to avoid overreliance on the device, that the device is not intended to be used for diagnosis or characterization of lesions, and that the device does not replace clinical decision making;
(iii) A summary of the clinical performance testing conducted with the device, including detailed definitions of the study endpoints and statistical confidence intervals; and
(iv) A summary of the standalone performance testing and associated statistical analysis.
Predicate Devices
GI Genius™ System 100 and GI Genius™ System 200 (K231143)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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January 12, 2024
Cosmo Artificial Intelligence - AI Ltd % Roger Gray VP Quality and Regulatory Donawa Lifescience Consulting Srl Piazza Albania 10 Rome, 00153 Italy
Re: K233964
Trade/Device Name: GI Genius™ Module 100 (GGM100.US); GI Genius™ Module 200 (GGM200.US); ColonPRO™ 4.0 (CPRO40.US) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.1520 Regulation Name: Gastrointestinal Lesion Software Detection System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ONP Dated: December 15, 2023 Received: December 15, 2023
Dear Roger Gray:
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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Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30. Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90. Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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Sincerely,
# Shanil P. Haugen -S
Shanil P. Haugen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3A: Division of Renal, Gastrointestinal, Obesity and Transplant Devices OHT3: Office of Gastrorenal, ObGyn, General Hospital, and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
Submission Number (if known)
K233964
Device Name
GI Genius™ Module 100 (GGM100.US): GI Genius™ Module 200 (GGM200.US): ColonPRO™ 4.0 (CPRO40.US)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The GI Genius™ system is a computer-assisted reading tool designed to aid endoscopists in detecting colonic mucosal lesions (such as polyps and adenomas) in real time during standard white-light endoscopy examinations of patients undergoing screening and surveillance endoscopic mucosal evaluations. The GI Genius™ computer-assisted detection device is limited for use with standard white-light endoscopy imaging only. This device is not intended to replace clinical decision making.
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
| 510(k) Reference: | K233964 |
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| Device Name: | GI Genius™ Module 100;<br>GI Genius™ Module 200;<br>ColonPRO™ 4.0. |
| Type of 510(k) submission: | Special |
| Date of submission: | 15 December 2023 |
| 510(k) Owner and Submitter: | Cosmo Artificial Intelligence - Al Ltd<br>Riverside II, Sir John Rogerson's Quay<br>Dublin D02 KV60<br>Ireland |
| FDA Establishment Reg. Number: | 3018899987 |
| Specification Developer: | Linkverse Srl<br>via Ostiense 131/L<br>00154 Rome, Italy |
| Owner/Operator Reg. Number: | 3018901422 |
| 510(k) Application Correspondent: | Roger Gray<br>VP Quality and Regulatory<br>Donawa Lifescience Consulting<br>Piazza Albania 10<br>00153 Rome, Italy |
| Phone: | +39 06 578 2665 |
| Email: | rgray@donawa.com |
| FDA Product Code: | QNP |
| FDA Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 876.1520 |
| FDA Classification Name: | Gastrointestinal lesion software detection system |
| Classification Panel: | Gastroenterology and Urology |
| FDA Classification: | Class II |
#### Indications for Use:
The GI Genius™ system is a computer-assisted reading tool designed to aid endoscopists in detecting colonic mucosal lesions (such as polyps and adenomas) in real time during standard white-light endoscopy examinations of patients undergoing screening and surveillance endoscopic mucosal evaluations. The Gl
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Genius™ computer-assisted detection device is limited for use with standard white-light endoscopy imaging only. This device is not intended to replace clinical decision making.
The indications for use statement is the same as that of the original unmodified (predicate) device, as cleared under K231143.
#### Device Description:
GI Genius is an artificial intelligence-based device that has been trained to process colonoscopy images containing regions consistent with colorectal lesions like polyps, including those with flat (non-polypoid) morphology.
GI Genius is composed of software (namely, ColonPRO™ 4.0) and hardware (namely, GI Genius™ Module 100 and 200).
GI Genius™ Module 100 and 200 are compatible with Video Processors featuring SDI (SMPTE 259M) or HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) output ports and endoscopic display monitors featuring SDI (SMPTE 259M) or HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) input ports. GI Genius™ Module 200 is also compatible with Video Processors featuring the 4K UHD standard.
The GI Genius system is connected between the video processor and the endoscopic display monitor. When first switched on, the endoscopic field of view is clearly identified by four corner markers, and a blinking green square indicator appears on the connected endoscopic display monitor to state that the system is ready to function.
During live video streaming of the endoscopic video image, GI Genius generates a video output on the endoscopic display monitor that contains the original live video together with superimposed green square markers that will appear when a polyp or other lesion of interest is detected, accompanied by a short sound. These markers will not be visible when no lesion detection occurs.
The operating principle of the subject device is identical to that of the predicate device, this being a computerassisted detection device used in conjunction with endoscopy for the detection of abnormal lesions in the gastrointestinal tract. This device with advanced software algorithms brings attention to images to aid in the detection of lesions. The device includes hardware to support interfacing with video endoscopy systems and the accessories given by the footswitch and the USB K-switch.
The baseline clinical validation for the subject device was conducted and reviewed in DEN200055 and is still applicable to the versions of the device that are the subject of this submission.
#### Design changes:
This Special 510(k) submission describes the design changes incorporated into GI Genius following FDA clearance under K231143. The device software version number as cleared under K231143 was 3.0.2; the device software version that is the subject of this Special 510(k) is 4.0.0 and it is named ColonPRO™ 4.0.
Two types of design change are detailed in this submission. The first covers the planned design changes that fall within the FDA guideline for submittal of a new 510(k), and the second covers the addition of a new software function with no medical purpose that is included given that it has been developed in the same new version of the software. In addition, a labeling change is planned, to include the non-clinical performance data of the new software version and the instructions to visualize the output readings of the software new other function named Procedure Highlights.
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The technical specifications are identical between the predicate and the subject devices except for the following software change:
- New software version ColonPRO™ 4.0 has improved detection performance resulting from the retraining 1. of the neural network. This is the only software change affecting the detection performance.
- 2. Software items have been updated, without effect on device performance:
- SOUP Ubuntu ver. 20.04 LTS, .
- . SOUP CUDA ver. 11.6,
- . SOUP VideoMasterSDK ver. 6.21,
- . SOUP cuDNN ver. 8.4.1.50,
- SOUP TensorRT ver. 8.4.3.1,
- SOUP VPN and SSH service configured with certification-based authentication,
- SOUP WebKit ver. 2.38.6 for management of interface content,
- Internal wrapper library to VideoGenius library for communication with video card,
- GUI Genius for management of common user interface,
- License Manager for management of software licenses,
- Docker Manager for management of containers.
- ColonPRO™ 4.0 has been containerized within the operating system to optimize future deployment of 3. software changes and updates by reorganizing the architecture of the software items. This change does not affect the device performance.
- 4. ColonPRO™ 4.0 introduces the new non-clinical function Procedure Highlights that provides data to be aggregated and used by healthcare organizations, thus supporting their internal programs on optimization of practices. This other software function is independent with respect to the software detection performance.
# Non-clinical testing:
The following non-clinical verification/ validation activities have been completed:
- Verification of the revised software at the system level. Each element of the SRS was tested and found to meet specified requirements, testing 33 Units and 22 Items, encompassing 162 software requirements.
- Validation of the revised software at the user level has been carried out, incorporating tests sufficient for the validation of the SRS.
- . Risk mitigation measures identified during Risk Management have been successfully verified or validated, as applicable.
- . Tests according to the Standalone Performance Testing Protocol v2.0, submitted as part of the K231143 predicate device submission, have been repeated for the applicable parts of the subject device.
The results of the above testing aid demonstration of substantial equivalence of the subject device with the predicate device, as the same test protocols have been used where applicable.
## Substantial equivalence:
The predicate device for the subject device is the pre-modification version of the same device, Gl Genius, FDA-cleared under K231143 on 19 May 2023:
| Predicate Device: | GI Genius™ System 100 and GI Genius™ System 200 |
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| Sponsor: | Cosmo Artificial Intelligence - Al Ltd |
| De Novo Number: | K231143 |
| Clearance Date: | 19 May 2023 |
| FDA Product Code: | QNP |
| Classification Name: | Gastrointestinal lesion software detection system |
| Regulation No: | 21 CFR 876.1520 |
| Class: | II |
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# Predicate device comparison table:
Table 1 provides evidence of substantial equivalence of the subject device with the predicate device.
| Characteristic | Subject device | | Predicate device | | Comparison |
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| Device name | GI Genius™<br>Module 100 with<br>ColonPRO™ 4.0 | GI Genius™<br>Module 200 with<br>ColonPRO™ 4.0 | GI Genius™<br>System 100 | GI Genius™<br>System 200 | Different<br>device name |
| Manufacturer | Linkverse S.r.l., Italy | | Linkverse S.r.l., Italy | | Same |
| FDA clearance | This submission | | K231143 | | N/A |
| FDA Reg name | Gastrointestinal lesion software<br>detection system | | Gastrointestinal lesion software<br>detection system | | Same |
| FDA Reg # | 21 CFR 876.1520 | | 21 CFR 876.1520 | | Same |
| FDA Product Code | QNP | | QNP | | Same |
| Indications for Use | The GI Genius™ system is a computer-<br>assisted reading tool designed to aid<br>endoscopists in detecting colonic<br>mucosal lesions (such as polyps and<br>adenomas) in real time during standard<br>white-light endoscopy examinations of<br>patients undergoing screening and<br>surveillance endoscopic mucosal<br>evaluations. The GI Genius™ computer-<br>assisted detection device is limited for<br>use with standard white-light endoscopy<br>imaging only. This device is not intended<br>to replace clinical decision making. | | The GI Genius System is a computer-<br>assisted reading tool designed to aid<br>endoscopists in detecting colonic<br>mucosal lesions (such as polyps and<br>adenomas) in real time during standard<br>white-light endoscopy examinations of<br>patients undergoing screening and<br>surveillance endoscopic mucosal<br>evaluations. The GI Genius computer-<br>assisted detection device is limited for<br>use with standard white-light endoscopy<br>imaging only. This device is not intended<br>to replace clinical decision making. | | Same |
| Video delay, signal in<br>to signal out | 1.52 µs | 0.74 µs | 1.52 µs | 0.74 µs | Same |
| Lesion-based<br>sensitivity | 88.07% | | 86.5 % | | Improved |
| Frame level<br>performance<br>(150 videos / 338<br>polyps) | True positive: 277,738<br>True negative: 5,248,406<br>False positive: 95,391<br>False negative: 184,052 | | True positive: 269,223<br>True negative: 5,239,128<br>False positive: 104,669<br>False negative: 192,567 | | Improved |
| True positive rate per<br>frame | Mean: 60.14 %<br>% of polyps: 100 % | | Mean: 58.30 %<br>% of polyps: 100 % | | Improved |
| False positive rate per<br>frame | Mean: 1.79% | | Mean: 1.96 % | | Improved |
| Frame-Based TPr/FPr<br>ROC curve, AOC | 0.826 | | 0.796 | | Improved |
| False positive clusters<br>per patient | < 500 ms: 97<br>> 500 ms: 10 | | < 500 ms: 106<br>> 500 ms: 11 | | Improved |
| Additional video<br>processor | None | | N/A | | Same |
| Accessories (optional) | Footswitch<br>USB K-switch | | Footswitch<br>USB K-switch | | Same |
| Software other<br>function | Procedure Highlights function | | None | | Procedure<br>Highlights is a<br>new software<br>function for<br>internal<br>programs of<br>healthcare<br>organizations<br>only. |
| Electrical safety | IEC/EN 60601-1 | | IEC/EN 60601-1 | | Same |
| Electromagnetic<br>compatibility | IEC/EN 60601-1-2 | | IEC/EN 60601-1-2 | | Same |
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| Table 1: Predicate device comparison table | | | |
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| Characteristic | Subject device | Predicate device | Comparison |
| LAN port | Yes, non-functional to user | Yes, non-functional to user | Same |
#### Conclusion
The subject and predicate devices have identical indications for use and fundamental technological characteristics. Any differences in performance between the subject and predicate devices do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness. The performance data demonstrate that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, which is already in interstate commerce within the USA. Therefore, the subject device is as safe, as effective, and performs better than the predicate device.
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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.