iNtuition-TDA. TVA, and Parametric Mapping are software modules which supports assessment of time-dependent behavior of image intensity, dimensions or volume of regions of interest over time, for volumetric or planar dynamic image types such as CT or MR. Parametric mapping tools encode in color various parameters derived from the temporal or spatial characteristics of the planar or volumetric data. Support is provided for digital image processing to derive metadata or new images from input image sets, for internal use or for forwarding to other devices using the DICOM protocol. Image processing tools are provided to extract metadata to derive parametric images from combinations of multiple input images. iNtuition-TDA. TVA and Parametric Mapping arc iNtution-based software features with dedicated workflows and basic tools and thus support post-processing, displaying and manipulation of reports and medical images from acquisition devices and visualization in 2D. 3D and 4D for single or multiple datasets, or combinations thereof. iNtuition-TDA. TVA and Parametric Mapping are designed for use by healthcare professionals and are intended to assist the physician in diagnosis, who is responsible for making all final patient management decisions.
Device Story
iNtuition-TDA, TVA, and Parametric Mapping are software modules for post-processing medical images (CT/MR). Inputs include dynamic volumetric or planar image sets. The device performs quantitative analysis of intensity, density, or volume changes over time (e.g., ejection fraction, stroke volume) and generates color-encoded parametric maps based on temporal/spatial characteristics. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals; operates on off-the-shelf hardware (workstation or server). Outputs include processed images, metadata, and reports, which are visualized in 2D, 3D, or 4D. The physician uses these outputs to assist in diagnosis and clinical decision-making. The device supports DICOM-compliant network distribution and archiving.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data required. Safety and effectiveness established via bench testing, software verification, and validation protocols conducted according to internal company procedures.
Technological Characteristics
Software-only solution for off-the-shelf hardware. Features include TDA (Time-Dependent Analysis), TVA (Time-Volume Analysis), and Parametric Mapping. DICOM compliant for image communication. Supports 2D, 3D, and 4D visualization. No specific hardware standards or energy sources; relies on host workstation/server specifications.
Indications for Use
Indicated for healthcare professionals to assist in diagnosis by providing post-processing, visualization, and analysis of dynamic CT or MR image data (volumetric or planar). Supports assessment of time-dependent behavior of image intensity, dimensions, or volume of regions of interest. No specific age or gender restrictions; intended for use with medical images from acquisition 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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## Date of Summary: November 14, 2013
| 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness<br>(As required by 21 CFR 807.92(c)) | iNtuition | |
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| Submitter/: | TeraRecon Inc. | Contact Person: Emilly Tojima Nurthen |
4000 E 3td Ave, Suite 200 Regulatory Affairs Manager Applicant/ Sponsor Foster City, CA 94404 Ph: 650.653.4282 Fax: 650.372.1101 Establishment: 2954793 Email: emilly@terarecon.com
Registration #
## Device Information:
| Name of Device: | iNtuition - TDA, TVA, Parametric Mapping. |
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| Common Name: | Medical Imaging System |
| Classification Name: | § 892.2050, Picture Archiving and Communication System. |
| ProCode: | LLZ |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
| Device Classification: | Class II device |
## Substantial Equivalence:
iNtuition - TDA. IVA, Parametric Mapping, as addressed in this premarket notification, is substantially equivalent to the following commercially available devices:
- Aquarius Workstation (K011142) ◆
- AquariusAPS Server (K061214) ♥
- LEONARDO syngo Cardiology Workstation (Argus) (K042203) ◆
- LEONARDO (K040970) ●
- o Syngo.CT Cardiac Function (K110366)
- . CT Perfusion 4 (K052839)
- Syngo.MR Neurology (K121459) .
iNtuition TDA has similar technological characteristics to the Aquarius Workstation, AquariusAPS Server and CT Perfusion 4, with added MR modality support as included in Syngo.MR Neurology.
iNtuition TVA has similar technological characteristics to the Aquarius Workstation, with improvements and additional features. These additional features include MR modality support
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and right ventricle analysis (CT, MR) which are included in the Leonardo, Leonardo Argus and Syngo.CT Cardiac Function (excludes MR).
In comparison to AquariusAPS, iNtuition Parametric Mapping has improved visual appearance and additional color display options.
## Indications for Use:
iNtuition-TDA. TVA, and Parametric Mapping are software modules which supports assessment of time-dependent behavior of image intensity, dimensions or volume of regions of interest over time, for volumetric or planar dynamic image types such as CT or MR. Parametric mapping tools encode in color various parameters derived from the temporal or spatial characteristics of the planar or volumetric data.
Support is provided for digital image processing to derive metadata or new images from input image sets, for internal use or for forwarding to other devices using the DICOM protocol. Image processing tools are provided to extract metadata to derive parametric images from combinations of multiple input images.
iNtuition-TDA. TVA and Parametric Mapping arc iNtution-based software features with dedicated workflows and basic tools and thus support post-processing, displaying and manipulation of reports and medical images from acquisition devices and visualization in 2D. 3D and 4D for single or multiple datasets, or combinations thereof.
iNtuition-TDA. TVA. Parametric Mapping are designed for use by healthcare professionals and are intended to assist the physician in diagnosis, who is responsible for making all final patient management decisions.
### Device Description:
iNtuition - TDA. IVA. Parametric Mapping are post-processing modules, part of iNtuition, which is a software device generally used with off-the-shelf hardware. offered in various configurations, with the simplest configuration being a stand-alone workstation capable of image review, communications, archiving, database maintenance, remote review, reporting and basic 3D capabilities. It can also be configured as a server with some, all, or none of its optional features disabled. A fully-configured iNtuition system is capable of various image processing and visualization functions to support the physician in medical image reviewing.
iNtuition - TDA, TVA, Parametric Mapping intended used is to provide solutions to various medical image analysis and viewing problems, which come about as modalities generate more and more images. They also support image distribution over networks, and are DICOM compliant.
iNtuition Time-Dependent Analysis (TDA) and Time-Volume Analysis (TVA) features can obtain quantitative information relating to the evolution of the intensity, density or
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dimensions of certain regions of CT. MR or other images over time. Statistical analysis such as a histogram representation of the image density values in an image is supported, and analysis of changes in volume over time from multi-phase volumetric images; for example, eiection fraction and stroke volume measurement calculation can be performed using the Time-Volume Analysis tools.
iNtuition Parametric Mapping tools encode in color various parameters derived from the temporal or spatial characteristics of the planar or volumetric data.
iNtuition - TDA, TVA and Parametric Mapping are iNtuition-based optional features, and employ all standard features offered by iNtuition, such as convenient tools to support creation of a report, transmitting and storing this report in digital form, and tracking historical information about the studies analyzed with the software.
These three modules can be sold separately or as a part of the bigger iNtuition package.
#### Technological Characteristics:
iNtuition-TDA, TVA. Parametric Mapping will be marketed as iNtuition-based software only solution for the end-user (with recommended hardware requirements).
## Summary of Non-Clinical Performance Tests:
There are no applicable FDA mandated performance standards for this device. However, voluntary standards such as DICOM, various in-house standard operating procedures are in place and utilized in the production of the software.
In all material aspects, iNtuition-TDA, TVA, Parametric Mapping is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. Performance testing was carried out according to internal company procedures. Software testing and validation were done according to written test protocols established before testing was conducted. Test results were reviewed by designated technical professionals before software proceeded to formalize after ensuring that the software fully satisfies all expected and previously defined system requirements and features. Test results support the conclusion that actual device performance satisfies the design intent and is equivalent to its predicate devices.
## Summary of Clinical Performance Tests:
The subject of this traditional 510k notification, iNtuition-TDA. TVA, Parametric Mapping, did not require clinical studies to show safety and effectiveness of the software.
### General Safety and Effectiveness Concerns:
The introduction of iNtuition-TDA, TVA, Parametric Mapping has no significant concerns of safety and efficacy. iNtuition-TDA, TVA, Parametric Mapping in comparison with their
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predicate devices are iNtuition-based software modules which have the same intended use and technological characteristics.
Instructions for use are included within the device labeling, and the information provided will enable the user to operate the device in a safe and effective manner.
Risk management is ensured via risk analysis, which is used to identify and mitigate potential hazards beginning early in the design cycle and continuing throughout the development of the product. These potential hazards are controlled via software development, verification and validation testing. Furthermore, the operators are healthcare professionals familiar with and responsible for making all final patient management decisions.
#### Conclusion:
iNtuition-TDA, TVA, Parametric Mapping as described in this premarket notification have the same intended use and similar technical characteristics to the predicate devices listed above. These devices are substantially equivalent in terms of basic design, features and intended use.
In summary, TeraRecon, Inc. is of the opinion that iNtuition-TDA, TVA, Parametric Mapping are iNtuition-based software modules which does not include any new potential safety or effectiveness risks and are substantially equivalent to and perform as well as the predicate devices.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G60 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
December 24, 2013
TERARECON EMILLY TOJIMA NURTHEN REGULATORY AFFAIRS MANAGER 4000 E 3RD AVE STE 200 FOSTER CITY CA 94404
Re: K131447
Trade/Device Name: iNtuition - TDA, TVA, Parametric Mapping Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: November 29, 2013 Received: December 2, 2013
#### Dear Ms. Nurthen:
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. 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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 (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (2) CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Small Manufacturers. International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638 2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/McdicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/dcfault.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers. International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours
Flaming H. Menge
Janine M. Morris Director Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
... ... ... ... K131447 510(k) Number: iNtuition-TDA. TVA, Parametric Mapping Device Name:
Indications for Use:
iNtuition-TDA, TVA, and Parametric Mapping are software modules which supports assessment of time-dependent behavior of image intensity, dimensions or volume of regions of interest over time, for volumetric or planar dynamic image types such as CT or MR. Parametric mapping tools encode in color various parameters derived from the temporal or spatial characteristics of the planar or volumetric data.
Support is provided for digital image processing to derive metadata or new images from input image sets, for internal use or for forwarding to other devices using the DICOM protocol. Image processing tools are provided to extract metadata to derive parametric images from combinations of multiple input images.
iNtuition-TDA, TVA and Parametric Mapping are iNtution based software features with dedicated workflows and basic tools and thus support post-processing, displaying and manipulation of reports and medical images from acquisition devices and visualization in 2D, 3D and 4D for single or multiple datasets, or combinations thereof.
iNtuition-TDA, TVA, Parametric Mapping are designed for use by healthcare professionals and are intended to assist the physician in diagnosis, who is responsible for making all final patient management decisions.
x Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH)
Jamingh. M. Mendo
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Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
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.