AIE REGION OF INTEREST IMAGE ENHANCEMENT
Device Facts
| Record ID | K062059 |
|---|---|
| Device Name | AIE REGION OF INTEREST IMAGE ENHANCEMENT |
| Applicant | Advanced Image Enhancement |
| Product Code | LLZ · Radiology |
| Decision Date | Sep 6, 2006 |
| Decision | SESE |
| Submission Type | Traditional |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 892.2050 |
| Device Class | Class 2 |
| Attributes | Software as a Medical Device |
Indications for Use
The Advance Image Enhancement, Inc.'s Region of Interest Image Enhancement software is intended to improve the sharpness and clarity of subtle image features. The device used with FDA cleared monitors may be used by a trained physician or healthcare professional for display, manipulation and interpretation of lossless compressed or non-compressed mammographic images for screening and diagnostic mammography, as well as any other DICOM multi-modality image. The AIE software is intended as an added tool residing on any DICOM image workstation for improving the radiologist's perception of image features on any lossless compressed or noncompressed multi-modality DICOM "for-presentation" image. This software would be used while the radiologist is reviewing magnification window image segments on FDA cleared monitors and is intended to complement existing DICOM image workstation functionality. Warning: Lossy compressed mammographic images and digitized film screen images must not be reviewed for primary image interpretations. Mammographic images may only be interpreted using an FDA approved monitor that offers at least 5 Mpixel resolution and meets other technical specifications reviewed and accepted by FDA.
Device Story
ROILE-DM software enhances sharpness/clarity of subtle image features in DICOM mammographic and multi-modality images. Operates as add-on tool on existing DICOM workstations; used by radiologists during review of magnification window segments on FDA-cleared 5Mpixel monitors. Transforms input image data to improve visual perception of features; assists clinicians in resolving abnormalities with greater confidence. Intended for radiology reading rooms; complements existing workstation functionality. Benefits patient through improved diagnostic accuracy and feature detection.
Clinical Evidence
Reader study conducted with 6 MQSA-certified radiologists comparing AIE software to predicate device. Study utilized 50 mammography cases to perform feature analysis. Results supported substantial equivalence.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based image enhancement tool for DICOM workstations. Operates on standard DICOM multi-modality images. Requires FDA-cleared monitors with minimum 5 Mpixel resolution for mammography. Designed for integration with existing DICOM workstation environments.
Indications for Use
Indicated for trained physicians or healthcare professionals to display, manipulate, and interpret lossless compressed or non-compressed mammographic images for screening and diagnostic purposes, and other DICOM multi-modality images. Contraindicated for primary interpretation of lossy compressed mammographic images and digitized film screen images.
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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