Acquire, store, transmit, and display medical images and patient reports of various types. Teleradiology image acquisition, distribution, archive and viewing.
Device Story
The IiVS™ Integrated image Viewing Station (DiVS/IiVS) is a teleradiology system for medical image management. It accepts DICOM-compliant medical images and NTSC video signals as input. The system operates on Silicon Graphics workstations (SGI-320/540) running Windows NT 4.0. It provides tools for image viewing, 3D visualization (voxel transmission, ray casting), and report generation. Radiologists use the system to annotate images, create reports, and distribute findings over networks. Output includes DICOM files, JPEG/BMP images, and NTSC video. The system supports clinical decision-making by facilitating the review of diagnostic images and the creation of digital reports. It benefits patients by enabling efficient teleradiology workflows, allowing for remote expert consultation and faster access to diagnostic information.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. The submission relies on bench testing and verification of software life cycle processes according to ISO/IEC 12207:1995.
Technological Characteristics
Workstation-based software (SGI VW-320/540). Inputs: DICOM 3.0, NTSC video. Outputs: DICOM, JPEG, BMP, NTSC video. Features: 3D volume rendering (voxel transmission, ray casting), 8-object segmentation, clipping planes, and orthogonal plane display. Connectivity: Ethernet 100 Base T. Software developed per ISO/IEC 12207:1995. User interface: Keyboard and wheel-mouse.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the acquisition, storage, transmission, and display of medical images and patient reports for teleradiology applications. No specific patient population, age, or gender restrictions are defined.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A medical image communications device provides electronic transfer of medical image data between medical devices. It may include a physical communications medium, modems, and interfaces. It may provide simple image review software functionality for medical image processing and manipulation, such as grayscale window and level, zoom and pan, user delineated geometric measurements, compression, or user added image annotations. The device does not perform advanced image processing or complex quantitative functions. This does not include electronic transfer of medical image software functions.
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### Device Name:
Trade Name: Common Name: Classification Name: Teleradiology System DIVS & IiVS™ Integrated image Viewing Stations Image communication and storage system System, Digital Image Communication
## Establishment Name & Registration Number:
Name: TeraRecon, Inc. Number: Pending
### Classification:
Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, § 892.2020 & § 892.2050. Now proposed exempt, final rule pending.
90-LMD & 90-LLZ ProCode:
### Equivalent Device(s):
Acculmage™ Viewer Products, K961023, by Acculmage, Inc.
The referenced systems are equivalent to the DVS and IiVS™ Integrated image Viewing Stations in terms of basic design, features and intended use.
### Description of the Device:
The IiVS™ Integrated image Viewing Station is a product family, which comes in two different versions:
DiVS: a DICOM viewer liVS: a 3D viewer
The intended use of the devices is to provide solutions to various medical image-viewing problems, which come about as the modalities generate more and more images. They also support image distribution over networks, and are DICOM conformant.
Finally, the IIVS™ Integrated image Viewing Station family supports the radiologist in writing a report, and transmitting and storing this report in digital form.
### Applicant / Sponsor Name / Address:
TeraRecon, Inc. 2955 Campus Drive, Suite 325 San Mateo, CA 94403 650.372.2669
### Contact Person:
Horst Brüning, Ph.D. VP Engineering TeraRecon, Inc. 2955 Campus Drive, Suite 325 San Mateo, CA 94403 650.372.2669
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### Submission Correspondent:
Mr. David W. Schlerf Buckman Company, Inc. 200 Gregory Lane, Suite C-100 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-3389 925.356.2640 / 925.356.2654 FAX
### Manufacturing Facility:
Manadalanting I dolling.
At the present time, the DVS & IiVS™ Integrated image Viewing Station is manufactured by TeraRecon, Inc.
### Performance Standards:
There are no applicable FDA mandated performance standards for this device. However, voluntary standards such as DICOM, various in-house Standard Operating Procedures and vendor qualification procedures are in place and utilized in the production of the software.
The software designed to control and manipulate the diagnostic images follows the international standard ISO/IEC 12207: 1995 Informatin technology - Software Life Cycle Processes. In accordance with that standard, the level of concern relative to this software has been determined using the decision tree provided in Version 1 of the FDA Software Guidance.
#### Hardware requirements
The DiVS will execute on Silicon Graphics SGI-320 and 540 workstations under Windows NT4.0. Memory requirements are 640 MB.
#### User interface
The user interacts with the system through a standard keyboard and a wheel-mouse. All buttons are marked with commonly understood symbols or English language notation.
### Data input:
DTCOM file transfer: Compliance with DICOM 3 Query and Retrieve Max. file size: 512 MB or 1000 slices
Video Input: NTSC video input signals at 30 frames per second. Data output: Data output is user defined and is one of 3 options:
- 1. DICOM file
- 2. JPEG compressed image file
- 3. BMP file
### Video output:
NTSC-compatible video output as an option.
#### The Report Function
Provide preset image format for included images. This format has to be easily modified. Overlay of figures and characters on top of the images to annotate findings. Provide for placing the report on a network as DICOM files or BMP or JPEG format. Provide a print function.
### Hardware Information:
The liVS will execute on Silicon Graphics Visual Workstations VW 320 or VW 540. The following configuration is used:
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### VW 320
Silicon Graphics 320 Base Model Dual Pentium 111 500 MHz 640 MB of SDRAM 14.4.GB hard disc 32x CD-ROM Silicon Graphics 1600 SW flat panel monitor MS IntelliMouse with wheel USB keyboard
## VW 540
Silicon Graphics 540 Base Model Quad Pentium III Xeon 550 MHz 640 MB of SDRAM 9.1 GB Ultra 2 SCSI hard disc e.-h. same as model 320
### Comparison Table:
| FEATURE | DIVS & liVS™ | Acculmage™ | SE<br>? |
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| Intended Use: | Teleradiology image acquisition,<br>distribution, archival and 3D<br>viewing. | SAME | Yes |
| Network<br>Connectivity: | Ethernet 100 Base T | General Purpose Interface<br>Protocol - GPIB IEEE488 | Yes |
| Computer<br>Platform: | SGI VW-320 and -540 | PC | Yes |
| Lossy Image<br>Compression: | JPEG | BMP | Yes |
| DICOM<br>Compliant: | YES | YES | Yes |
| Image Display: | Color, Grey scale, 1600x1200 | Color, Grey scale, 512x512 | Yes |
| Image Edit: | 8 object segmentation clipping<br>planes in double oblique<br>orientation | Manual and threshold<br>segmentation | Yes |
| Volume<br>Rendering: | Voxel transmission, parallel and<br>perspective ray casting | MIP, Surface rendering, Depth<br>encoded surface, | Yes |
| 2D/3D<br>Integration: | Automatic display of orthogonal<br>planes | Display of basic 2D views | Yes |
| Operating<br>System: | SGI320 , SGI-540 Windows NT | Win95/Win98 | Yes |
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
MAY 2 6 2000
Terarecon, Inc. c/o David W. Schlerf Buckman Company, Inc. 200 Gregory Lane Suite C-100 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Re:
K994329 IiVS™ Integrated Image Viewing Station Dated: April 14, 2000 Received: May 1, 2000 Regulatory class: II 21 CFR 892.2050/Procode: 90 LMD/90 LLZ
Dear Mr. Schlerf:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices uevice is Substantally Quirient (10 the Medical Device Amendment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmelic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include manked the done, valier of the general post post manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
lf your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to n your dovice a controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Starraditional online. Externination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Proclice requirements, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (QS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might the reductions 531 through 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of r rios to the new your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vito diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4591. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitiled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html".
Sincerely yours,
Daniel G. Schultz, M.D. Captain, USPHS Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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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.