The general-purpose magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is designed to scan any targeted area of the body, to collect, display and analyse MR images and other real-time imaging procedures. Imaging portions of the upper limb, including the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, arm and shoulder, imaging portions of the lower limb, including the foot, ankle, calf, knee, thigh and hip, imaging the temporomandibular joint and imaging the cervical, the thoracic, the lumbar and the sacral sections as portions of the spinal column, imaging the pelvis and imaging the head. Outcomes related to diagnosis: Magnifico is a Magnetic Resonance (MR) system that produces cross-section images of the limbs, joints, spinal column, pelvis and head. MRI provides better soft tissue contrast than CT and can differentiate better between fat, water, muscle, and other soft tissue than CT (CT is usually better at imaging bones). These images provide information to physicians and can be useful in diagnosing a wide variety of diseases and conditions.
Device Story
Magnifico is an open-magnet MRI system used in clinical settings by radiologists and technicians to produce cross-sectional images of limbs, joints, spine, pelvis, and head. The system utilizes a 0.4T permanent NdFeB magnet to generate MR signals, which are processed by the console (PC, monitor, keyboard) to display and analyze images. The open-magnet design improves patient comfort, particularly for claustrophobic patients and children. The device includes a transparent headcoil and specialized coils for cervical and knee applications. Physicians use the resulting high-contrast soft tissue images to diagnose various diseases and conditions. The system supports bilateral hip scanning and pelvic imaging. Clinical benefit is derived from superior soft tissue differentiation compared to CT, aiding in accurate clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical evidence consisted of a set of clinical images in DICOM format covering all intended anatomical regions and common sequences. Images were evaluated by a board-certified radiologist (Dr. Mark Awh) and determined to be of good diagnostic quality, comparable to images obtained from similar MRI equipment. No formal clinical trial with statistical endpoints was required; effectiveness was demonstrated through qualitative expert review of image quality.
Technological Characteristics
Permanent magnet MRI system (0.4T NdFeB, C-shape). Components: patient table, magnetic unit, console (PC/monitor), electronic box. Connectivity: DICOM. Software: EVO'21 release. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 60601-2-33, ISO 14971, ISO 62304, IEC 62366, NEMA MS-1, NEMA MS-3.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring MRI imaging of the upper limbs, lower limbs, temporomandibular joint, spinal column (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral), pelvis, and head for diagnostic purposes.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A magnetic resonance diagnostic device is intended for general diagnostic use to present images which reflect the spatial distribution and/or magnetic resonance spectra which reflect frequency and distribution of nuclei exhibiting nuclear magnetic resonance. Other physical parameters derived from the images and/or spectra may also be produced. The device includes hydrogen-1 (proton) imaging, sodium-23 imaging, hydrogen-1 spectroscopy, phosphorus-31 spectroscopy, and chemical shift imaging (preserving simultaneous frequency and spatial information).
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A magnetic resonance imaging disposable kit intended for use with a magnetic resonance diagnostic device only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
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Esaote S.p.A. %Alberto Carcagni Regulatory Affairs Officer Via Enrico Melen 77 Genoa. Genoa 16152 ITALY
Re: K212419
Trade/Device Name: Magnifico Open, Magnifico MSK Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1000 Regulation Name: Magnetic resonance diagnostic device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LNH Dated: July 26, 2021 Received: January 5, 2022
Dear Alberto Carcagni:
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. 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 located 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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Thalia T. Mills, Ph.D. Director Division of Radiological Health OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K212419
#### Device Name
Magnifico (Magnifico Open and Magnifico MSK configurations)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The general-purpose magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is designed to scan any targeted area of the body, to collect, display and analyse MR images and other real-time imaging procedures.
Imaging portions of the upper limb, including the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, arm and shoulder, imaging portions of the lower limb, including the foot, ankle, caff, knee, thigh and hip, imaging the temporomandibular joint and imaging the cervical, the thoracic, the lumbar and the sacral sections as portions of the spinal column, imaging the head.
Outcomes related to diagnosis:
Magnifico is a Magnetic Resonance (MR) system that produces cross-section images of the limbs, joints, spinal column, pelvis and head. MRI provides better soft tissue contrast than CT and can differentiate better between fat, water, muscle, and other soft tissue than CT (CT is usually better at imaging bones). These images provide information to physicians and can be useful in diagnosing a wide variety of diseases and conditions.
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510(k) Summary Magnifico Esaote S.p.A.
# 6 - 510(k) Summary
The following 510(k) summary has been prepared pursuant to requirements specified in 21CFR 807.92(a).
### Submitter Information
Esaote, S.p.A. Via E. Melen 77 Genoa 16152 Italy
Alberto Carcagnì Contact Person: Phone: +39 055 4229365 +39 055 4229424 Fax: Mobile: +39 338 7170634 alberto.carcagni@esaote.com
| Date: | July 2021 |
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| Trade Name: | Magnifico |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
| Classification Name(s): | Magnetic Resonance Diagnostic Device |
| Product Code: | LNH |
# Predicate Device(s)
| Trade Name | Common name | Class | Product<br>code | Manufacturer | K<br>number |
|-------------|-----------------------------------------------|-------|-----------------|---------------|-------------|
| S-scan | System, nuclear magnetic<br>resonance imaging | II | LNH | ESAOTE S.P.A. | K161973 |
| G-scan Brio | System, nuclear magnetic<br>resonance imaging | II | LNH | ESAOTE S.P.A. | K180592 |
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#### Technological Characteristics
### Device Description
Magnifico is a Magnetic Resonance (MR) system with two configurations:
1. Magnifico Open, "Whole body" configuration (all above listed, in intended use, anatomical regions) 2. Magnifico MSK, musculoskeletal configuration (all above listed anatomical regions, excluded head and pelvis)
which produces images of the internal structures of the patient's limbs, joints and spinal column. The system comprises four main parts:
- Patient Table
- . Magnetic Unit, containing a permanent magnet
- Console, comprising a PC, keyboard, mouse, monitor and operating table
- Electronic box
Magnifico has an open magnet that makes comfortable MRI exam for all patients, including claustrophobic patients, in particular children.
Additionally, Magnifico comes with a transparent headcoil for enhanced patient comfort.
Magnifico is similar to Esaote S-scan system, cleared via K161973
With respect to the predicate devices, Magnifico introduces improvements, a new software release and few features.
These modifications, which do not affect the intended use or alter the fundamental scientific technology of the device, are the following:
- A new Software version (EVO'21) including the following features: .
- 1. Pelvis anatomical district
- 2. Hip scan Bilateral (instead of unilateral as for Esaote S-scan and G-scan Brio)
- . A new multi-channel technology C-spine coil for cervical application and a new coil for knee scan
- 0.4T Magnet instead of the 0.25T installed in S-scan.
# Indications for Use
The general-purpose magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is designed to scan any targeted area of the body, to collect, display and analyse MR images and other real-time imaging procedures. Imaging portions of the upper limb, including the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, arm and shoulder, imaging portions of the lower limb, including the foot, ankle, calf, knee, thigh and hip, imaging the temporomandibular joint and imaging the cervical, the thoracic, the lumbar and the sacral sections as portions of the spinal column, imaging the pelvis and imaging the head. Outcomes related to diagnosis
Maqnifico is a Maqnetic Resonance (MR) system that produces cross-section images of the limbs, ioints, spinal column, pelvis and head. MRI provides better soft tissue contrast than CT and can differentiate better between fat, water, muscle, and other soft tissue than CT (CT is usually better at imaqing bones). These images provide information to physicians and can be useful in diagnosing a wide variety of diseases and conditions.
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510(k) Summary Magnifico Esaote S.p.A.
The technological characteristics of the Magnifico systems with the addition of new 0.4T Magnet**, Pelvis anatomical district and Bilateral Hip scan, reflected in this 510(k), do not alter the scientific technology of the Magnifico systems and are substantially equivalent to those of the predicate devices. The modification are implemented in order to improve image quality, analysis and comparison of Magnetic Resonance images.
**The new magnet is always a permanent one, based on NdFeB (neodymium), C-shape, with the bed positioned across the magnet and orthogonally to it, as for the previous 0.25T Magnet.
# Summary of Non-Clinical Tests
The Magnifico has been evaluated to demonstrate substantial equivalence related to medical electrical equipment, risk management, and software verification and has been found to conform to the following medical device safety standards:
- IEC 60601-1 ●
- IEC 60601-1-2 ●
- IEC 60601-1-6
- IEC 60601-2-33
- ISO 14971
- ISO 62304
- IEC 62366
- NEMA MS-1
- NEMA MS-3
# Summary of Clinical Tests
Within this submission is included a complete set of clinical images in DICOM format, for all anatomical regions foreseen in the intended use with the sequences commonly used for these anatomies. The clinical images were acquired and found to be of good diagnostic quality by the board-certified radiologist, Dr. Mark Awh, diplomat American Board of Radiology and president of RadSource.
# Conclusion
The Non-clinical testing demonstrates that the Magnifico is safe. Clinical Testing, with clinical images quality, comparable to those obtained from similar MRI equipment, demonstrate that Magnifico is effective and performs as wellas or better than the predicate system. Magnifico is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed devices and conforms to applicable medical device safety and performance standards.
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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.