K241765 · Dosisoft SA · LLZ · Mar 14, 2025 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K241765
Device Name
PLANET Onco Dose (3.2)
Applicant
Dosisoft SA
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Mar 14, 2025
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
PLANET Onco Dose is a standalone software intended to manage, process, display and analyze anatomical and functional images. It provides tools and functionalities to assist in medical diagnosis and therapy response assessment, to assist in the contouring of regions of interest, and to assist in internal dosimetry computation for radionuclide based therapies. The modalities of these medical imaging systems include CT, MRI, SPECT, PET, XA, planar scintigraphy, RT Struct and RT Dose as supported by ACR/NEMA DICOM 3 standard format. PLANET Onco Dose is intended for retrospective determination of dose only and should not be used to deviate from approved radioactive products, product dosing and administration instructions. PLANET Onco Dose is dedicated to be used by qualified medical professionals in Molecular Imaging, and/or Medical Oncology. PLANET Onco Dose provides the User with the means to segment structures in medical image volumes by providing dedicated delineation, contouring and propagation tools for both tumors and normal tissues (i.e. Regions of Interest (ROI)). PLANET Onco Dose provides tools to display, co-register (rigid and deformable), perform quantification for assessment and response evaluation of patients undergoing a course of oncology treatment. PLANET Onco Dose allows import / export of results (contours and dosimetries) to / from any DICOM compliant system (e.g. Treatment Planning Systems, PACS). PLANET Onco Dose allows to compute in 3D at the radiation doses received by tissues as a result of radionuclide administration. Dose can be computed with or without tissue density correction using two models depending on considered isotopes. PLANET Onco Dose provided the User with the means to perform modeling of absorption and elimination kinetics of Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (RPT). Time-integrated activity and dose rate can be calculated from three kinds of clinical setups involving full 3D image acquisitions, hybrid 2D/3D image acquisitions and single time point approaches. PLANET Onco Dose supports isotopes with beta and gamma contributions. PLANET Onco Dose provides tools for dosimetry comparison for sequential treatments and for dosimetry summation.
Device Story
PLANET Onco Dose is a standalone software suite for oncology and molecular imaging. It ingests multi-modal medical images (CT, MRI, PET, SPECT, XA) via DICOM. The software provides tools for image registration (rigid/deformable), structure segmentation, and contouring of tumors and normal tissues. It models absorption and elimination kinetics of radiopharmaceuticals to compute 3D internal radiation doses (with/without tissue density correction) for patients undergoing radionuclide therapy. It supports various clinical workflows including full 3D, hybrid 2D/3D, and single time-point approaches. Used by physicians in clinical settings, the output (dose maps, contours) is exported to DICOM-compliant systems (PACS, TPS) to assist in therapy response assessment and treatment planning. The device facilitates precise dosimetry for radionuclide-based therapies, aiding clinical decision-making regarding patient treatment courses.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance, functional, and algorithmic testing, including risk management and cybersecurity assessments, were conducted under clinically representative conditions. Verification covered standard SIRT, full SPECT/CT, hybrid 2D/3D, and single time-point pharmacokinetics workflows. Consistency of dosimetry methods was validated against Monte Carlo methods and supported by scientific literature.
Indicated for use by qualified medical professionals in Molecular Imaging and/or Medical Oncology to manage, process, display, and analyze anatomical and functional images (CT, MRI, SPECT, PET, XA, planar scintigraphy) for retrospective dose determination, tumor/tissue segmentation, and therapy response assessment in patients undergoing oncology treatment.
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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DOSIsoft SA Khalil Ahmed Quality and Regulatory Affairs Responsible 45/47 Avenue Carnot Cachan, 94230 France
Re: K241765
Trade/Device Name: PLANET Onco Dose (3.2) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Medical Image Management And Processing System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Dated: February 12, 2025 Received: February 12, 2025
Dear Khalil Ahmed:
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K241765
Device Name PLANET Onco Dose (3.2)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
PLANET Onco Dose is a standalone software intended to manage, process, display and analyze anatomical and functional images. It provides tools and functionalities to assist in medical diagnosis and therapy response assessment, to assist in the contouring of regions of interest, and to assist in internal dosimetry computation for radionuclide based therapies. The modalities of these medical imaging systems include CT, MRI, SPECT, PET, XA, planar scintigraphy, RT Struct and RT Dose as supported by ACR/NEMA DICOM 3 standard format.
PLANET Onco Dose is intended for retrospective determination of dose only and should not be used to deviate from approved radioactive products, product dosing and administration instructions.
PLANET Onco Dose is dedicated to be used by qualified medical professionals in Molecular Imaging, and/or Medical Oncology.
PLANET Onco Dose provides the User with the means to segment structures in medical image volumes by providing dedicated delineation, contouring and propagation tools for both tumors and normal tissues (i.e. Regions of Interest (ROI)).
PLANET Onco Dose provides tools to display, co-register (rigid and deformable), perform quantification for assessment and response evaluation of patients undergoing a course of oncology treatment.
PLANET Onco Dose allows import / export of results (contours and dosimetries) to / from any DICOM compliant system (e.g. Treatment Planning Systems, PACS).
PLANET Onco Dose allows to compute in 3D at the radiation doses received by tissues as a result of radionuclide administration. Dose can be computed with or without tissue density correction using two models depending on considered isotopes.
PLANET Onco Dose provided the User with the means to perform modeling of absorption and elimination kinetics of Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (RPT). Time-integrated activity and dose rate can be calculated from three kinds of clinical setups involving full 3D image acquisitions, hybrid 2D/3D image acquisitions and single time point approaches.
PLANET Onco Dose supports isotopes with beta and gamma contributions.
PLANET Onco Dose provides tools for dosimetry comparison for sequential treatments and for dosimetry summation.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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# Premarket Notification 510(k) Summary
# [as required by 21 CFR 807.92]
# 510(k) Summary
- 1. Date the Summary was prepared: 2025-03-12
# 2. Contact Details
- Applicant Name: DOSIsoft SA —
- Applicant Adress: 45/47 Avenue Carnot — 94230 Cachan - FRANCE
- Applicant Contact Telephone: +33 1 41 24 26 26
- Applicant Contact: Mr. Marc USZYNSKI —
- Applicant Contact Email: uszynski@dosisoft.com
- Correspondent Name: DOSIsoft SA —
- Correspondent Address: 45/47 Avenue Carnot — 94230 Cachan - FRANCE
- Correspondent Contact Telephone: +33 1 41 24 26 26 —
- Correspondent Contact: Mr. Ahmad KHALIL
- Correspondent Contact Email: regulatory@dosisoft.fr —
# 3. Device Name
- Device Trade Name: PLANET Onco Dose (3.2) —
- Common Name: Medical image management and processing system —
- Classification Name: System, Image Processing, Radiological
- Regulation Number: 892.2050
- -Product Code: LLZ
# 4. Legally Marketed Predicate Devices
- Primary Predicate # K182966 . Predicate Trade Name: PLANET Onco, PLANET Onco Dose (Version 3.1) Product Code: LLZ
- . Secondary Predicate # K220630 Predicate Trade Name: Torch™ Software Product Code: LLZ
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# Executive Summary
#### 5. Device Description Summary
PLANET Onco Dose is a software platform dedicated to medical diagnosis aid, contouring, internal dosimetry computation and therapy response assessment, using molecular imaging modalities.
PLANET Onco Dose is a modular software suite composed of three elements:
- . PLANET - Core System: reviewing, fusion and registration of multi-modal anatomical (computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray angiography (XA)) and functional (positron emission tomography (PET), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), planar scintigraphy) series;
- . PLANET Onco - Oncology Module: contouring of region of interest, tumor segmentation, quantification, therapy response assessment;
- . PLANET Dose - Dosimetry Module: pharmacokinetics modeling and internal dosimetry computation for locally regulatory approved pharmaceuticals.
#### 6. Intended Use/Indications for Use
PLANET Onco Dose is a standalone software intended to manage, process, display and analyze anatomical and functional images. It provides tools and functionalities to assist in medical diagnosis and therapy response assessment, to assist in the contouring of regions of interest, and to assist in internal dosimetry computation for radionuclide based therapies. The modalities of these medical imaging systems include CT, MRI, SPECT, PET, XA, planar scintigraphy, RT Struct and RT Dose as supported by ACR/NEMA DICOM 3 standard format.
PLANET Onco Dose is intended for retrospective determination of dose only and should not be used to deviate from approved radioactive products, product dosing and administration instructions.
PLANET Onco Dose is dedicated to be used by qualified medical professionals in Molecular Imaging, and/or Medical Oncology.
PLANET Onco Dose provides the User with the means to segment structures in medical image volumes by providing dedicated delineation, contouring and propagation tools for both tumors and normal tissues (i.e. Regions of Interest (ROI)).
PLANET Onco Dose provides tools to display, co-register (rigid and deformable), perform quantification for assessment and response evaluation of patients undergoing a course of oncology treatment.
PLANET Onco Dose allows import / export of results (contours and dosimetries) to / from any DICOM compliant system (e.g. Treatment Planning Systems, PACS).
PLANET Onco Dose allows to compute in 3D at the radiation doses received by tissues as a result of radionuclide administration. Dose can be computed with or without tissue density correction using two models depending on considered isotopes.
PLANET Onco Dose provided the User with the means to perform modeling of absorption and elimination kinetics of Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (RPT). Time-integrated activity and dose rate can be calculated from three kinds of clinical setups involving full 3D image acquisitions, hybrid 2D/3D image acquisitions and single time point approaches.
PLANET Onco Dose supports isotopes with beta and gamma contributions.
PLANET Onco Dose provides tools for dosimetry comparison for sequential treatments and for dosimety summation.
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## 7. Indication for Use Comparison
PLANET Onco Dose Edition 3 Version 3.2 represents substantial equivalence to:
- . DOSIsoft former version 3.1, trade name "PLANET Onco Dose" (K182966), and
- . "Voximetry Torch™" (K220630) legally marketed devices in the U.S.
PLANET Onco Dose Version 3.2, Version 3.1 and Torch™ are standalone software for use in absorbed dose estimation of FDA approved radiopharmaceuticals.
All three devices are software devices designed to be used by medical physicians in a medical facility and do not involve any patient contact.
Compared to PLANET Onco Dose Version 3.1, PLANET Onco Dose Version 3.2 provides additional features dedicated to radiopharmaceutical therapy dosimetry that are also provided by Torch™.
#### 8. Technological Comparison
PLANET Onco Dose and Torch™ share common technological characteristics such as:
- . Support of multi-modality images: CT, SPECT, PET;
- . Image registration;
- . Management of volumes of interest;
- Importation of volumes of interest (DICOM RT-Structure format);
- Exportation of dose maps (DICOM RT-Dose format). ●
PLANET Onco Dose and Torch™ support FDA approved isotopes with beta and gamma emissions.
In the Version 3.2 of PLANET Onco Dose, the partial volume effect correction feature has been improved to enhance precision in quantitative analysis.
The main technological difference between PLANET Onco Dose version 3.2 and Torch™ is the dose computation algorithm that is used. PLANET Onco Dose uses two algorithms (voxel S Value dose kernel convolution and local energy deposition) while Torch™ uses Monte Carlo method.
Dose computation algorithms available in PLANET Onco Dose were compared with Monte Carlo method and the results showed consistency between evaluated methods.
All three devices allow the creation, and modification of contours / regions of interest to define objects in medical image volume to support treatment calculation. Unlike PLANET Onco Dose, Torch™ does not provide segmentation tools.
Cybersecurity measures have been reinforced in PLANET Onco Dose Version 3.2 compared to its previous Version 3.1.
#### 9. Non-Clinical and/or Clinical Tests Summary
PLANET Onco Dose Edition 3 Version 3.2 was designed and documented in accordance with the recommendations of FDA "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions".
PLANET Onco Dose was submitted to performance, functional and algorithmic testing, risk management assessment, including cybersecurity and validation activities under clinically representative conditions. The results of performance, functional and algorithmic testing, risk management and validation activities under clinically representative conditions demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of PLANET Onco Dose.
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As part of verification, the demonstration of performance covers each workflow supported by PLANET Onco Dose Edition 3 Version 3.2:
- . Standard SIRT workflow;
- . Full SPECT/CT pharmacokinetics for MRT;
- . 2D/3D hybrid pharmacokinetics for MRT;
- . Single time point pharmacokinetics for MRT.
The substantial equivalence discussion sustains the claim that PLANET Onco Dose shares the same intended use, clinical and technical characteristics as the predicates PLANET and Torch™ legally marketed in the U.S.
PLANET Onco Dose Edition 3 Version 3.2 is comparable with previous release Version 3.1 for its image processing & oncology functionalities and with Torch™ for its dosimetry computation and analysis functionalities. Torch™ implements a Monte Carlo dose calculation, while PLANET Onco Dose Edition 3 Version 3.2 implements a Voxel S Value dose kernel convolution algorithm, giving substantially equivalent performance, therefore not affecting safety and effectiveness. Both devices compute doses at voxel level for FDA approved radionuclides.
The differences on some other functional features do not significantly affect, or may not significantly affect, safety or effectiveness.
The critical evaluation of the relevant scientific literature confirms that the choices made for the TRT dosimetry computation methods implemented within PLANET Onco Dose are those recommended by the scientist international community.
Furthermore, the performance obtained by the demonstration of performances lead to clearly define the area of application of the various internal dosimetry methods of the product PLANET Onco Dose for the TRT / MRT over the course of the therapy.
In the context of cybersecurity, the device is considered sufficiently safe for its intended use as risks discovered by the penetration testing, have been mitigated as far as possible. The results of verification and validation activities demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of PLANET Onco Dose.
#### 10 Conclusion
The substantial equivalence discussion sustains that PLANET Onco Dose (3.2) shares the same intended use, clinical and technical characteristics as the predicates PLANET Onco Dose (Version 3.1) and Torch™, legally marketed in the U.S. (K182966 and K220630).
In conclusion. PLANET Onco Dose (3.2) aligns with the device requirements, user needs, and intended use, showcasing substantial equivalence to the predicate devices. Differences are assessed to have either negligible impact or no significant effectiveness. Thus, DOSIsoft asserts that PLANET Onco Dose (3.2) is substantially equivalent to its predicate devices.
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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.