Verification of core functionality (flythrough and visualization accuracy)
Indications for Use
IMI Spectrum V.0 is a medical diagnostic system that allows the processing, review, and analysis of multi-dimensional digital images acquired from CT imaging devices. IMI Spectrum V.O is not meant for primary image interpretation in mammography. The IMI Spectrum V.0 is intended to receive patient specific data sets of CT images and can be used for: . 3D presentation of complex anatomical relationships and specified structures within the complete data set: . System generation of a 3D model of the desired anatomical structure: . Viewing of the volume rendered and Multiplanar Reconstruction (MPR) representations of the desired anatomical structure providing additional supplemental information to support interpretation and treatment planning; . Viewing the inner and outer surfaces of organs as well as within their walls . providing additional supplemental information to support interpretation and treatment planning; . Planning and following a navigation path through the desired anatomical structure; . . Programmed and interactive navigation and flythrough within the 3D volume including specified organs and structures; . . Measurement of position and length of anatomical structures within the 3D volume; and . Common core technology with specialized interfaces for different anatomical . structures.
Device Story
IMI Spectrum V.0 is a medical diagnostic system for processing, reviewing, and analyzing multi-dimensional CT images. Input: DICOM CT datasets. Operation: semi-automatically identifies regions of interest; generates 3D volume renderings and multiplanar reformatted (MPR) 2D views; enables interactive navigation, flythroughs, and anatomical measurements. Usage: clinical environment; operated by clinicians (e.g., radiologists) for supplemental interpretation and treatment planning. Output: 3D models, MPR views, and measurements displayed on a user interface. Benefit: provides enhanced visualization of complex anatomical relationships and internal/external organ surfaces to support clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing performed using phantoms of known size/distance to verify measurement accuracy. Clinical assessment conducted on previously scanned, anonymized patient CT data; reviewed by a radiologist to verify core functionality, including flythrough and visualization capabilities. Results confirmed rendering accuracy and clinical utility.
Technological Characteristics
Medical image processing software; follows CEI/IEC 62304:2006 standards. Features multi-view UI (2D/3D), volume rendering, MPR, and measurement tools. Connectivity via DICOM standard. Software life cycle processes implemented; moderate level of concern.
Indications for Use
Indicated for processing, review, and analysis of multi-dimensional CT images for clinical interpretation and treatment planning. Not for primary mammography interpretation. Applicable to adult and pediatric patient populations where CT imaging is indicated.
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).
Predicate Devices
Vitrea, Version 4.0 Medical Image Processing Software (K071331)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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510(k) Premarket Notification Intrinsic Medical Imaging Spectrum V.0
510(k) Summary
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## 510(k) SUMMARY
[as required by section 807.92(c)]
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR § 807.92.
## General Information
| Submitted by: | Intrinsic Medical Imaging<br>40701 Woodward Avenue<br>Suite 330<br>Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 |
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| | Phone: +1 (248) 469-8811<br>Fax: +1 (248) 479-0477<br>Email: jorey.chernett@intrinsic-mi.com |
| Contact Person: | Stephen J. Goldner<br>Regulatory Affairs Associates, Inc.<br>2550 South Telegraph Road<br>Suite 108<br>Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 |
| | Phone: +1 (248) 747-8008<br>Fax: +1 (203) 413-4320<br>Email: sgoldner@regaffairs.net |
| Date Prepared: | May 1, 2012 |
#### Device Name
| Trade Name: | IMI Spectrum V.0 |
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| Common Name(s): | Picture Archiving and Communications System<br>Image Processing System |
## Classification
| Regulation: | 21 CFR §892.2050 |
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| Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | LLZ |
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#### Predicate Device
Vitrea. Version 4.0 Medical Image Processing Vital Images, Inc. K071331 Software
#### Device Description
IMI Spectrum V.0 is a medical diagnostic device that allows the processing, review, and analysis of multi-dimensional digital images acquired from a variety of imaging devices.
The IMI Spectrum V.0 contains all the required hardware and software to provide an interactive 3D and 2D views of diagnostic CT images. The views include both inner and outer surface 3D volume rendered images as well as orthogonal and multiplanar reformatted 2D images. This ability to view the dataset in different perspectives from which it was acquired is performed by first transferring DICOM images from the CT scanners to the IMI Spectrum V.O, semi-automatically identifying regions of interest and displaying these regions to the user in the above mentioned views. The user can navigate both freely within the dataset/region of interest, or follow automatically computed paths to move through or move around the outside of the structure. Measurements of the viewed anatomical structure can be made.
The IMI Spectrum V.0 provides multi-dimensional visualization of digital images to aid clinicians in their analysis of anatomy and pathology. The IMI Spectrum V.0 user interface follows typical clinical workflow patterns to process, review, and analyze digital images, including:
- Select images for closer examination from a gallery of up to six 2D or 3D views .
- Interactively manipulate an image in real-time to visualize anatomy and . pathology
- Annotate, tag, measure, and record selected views .
## Intended Use
IMI Spectrum V.0 is a medical diagnostic system that allows the processing, review, and analysis of multi-dimensional digital images acquired from CT imaging devices. IMI Spectrum V.O is not meant for primary image interpretation in mammography.
The IMI Spectrum V.0 is intended to receive patient specific data sets of CT images and can be used for:
- . 3D presentation of complex anatomical relationships and specified structures within the complete data set:
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- . System generation of a 3D model of the desired anatomical structure:
- . Viewing of the volume rendered and Multiplanar Reconstruction (MPR) representations of the desired anatomical structure providing additional supplemental information to support interpretation and treatment planning;
- Viewing the inner and outer surfaces of organs as well as within their walls . providing additional supplemental information to support interpretation and treatment planning;
- . Planning and following a navigation path through the desired anatomical structure;
- . Programmed and interactive navigation and flythrough within the 3D volume including specified organs and structures;
- . Measurement of position and length of anatomical structures within the 3D volume; and
- Common core technology with specialized interfaces for different anatomical . structures.
### Comparison to Predicate Device
The IMI Spectrum V.0 utilizes the same technological characteristic as the predicate device, Vitrea, Version 4.0 Medical Image Processing Software.
Both the IMI Spectrum V.0 and its predicate device provide multi-view user interfaces with combinations of 2D and 3D views correlated together for enhanced visualization. Both provide measurement tools for analysis of the observed structure, allow adjustment to virtual lighting parameters to emphasize details, and provide window/level adjustment of the 2D views to enhance features.
## Discussion of Non-Clinical and Clinical Tests Performed for Determination of Substantial Equivalence
Testing was conducted using phantoms with structures of a known size and distance from the start inserted into the phantom. The person using the system did not have advance knowledge as to the number of structures nor their size or location. An independent reviewer then compared the test results with the actual phantoms and made an assessment as to accuracy.
The IMI Spectrum V.0 has been developed in a manner consistent with accepted standards for software development, including testing protocols. Testing on phantom objects has determined its level of accuracy, which is substantially equivalent to that of the predicate device. The product has shown itself to be reliable, easy to use, and capable of rendering useful 3D medical images.
IMI performed clinical tests on previously scanned, anonymized patient CT data to verify that the system/software performs as intended. Each patient data study was
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assessed as to whether the core functionality of the system permitted flythrough and visualization. The clinical data was reviewed by a radiologist who determined that the rendering is accurate and medically useful.
IMI concludes from these tests that the Spectrum V.0 is substantially equivalent to the predicate device in its ability to render 3D images for use in medical diagnostics.
#### Performance Standards
The software designed to control and manipulate the diagnostic images follows the international standard CEI/IEC 62304:2006 Medical device software - Software life cycle processes. In accordance with that standard, the level of concern relative to this software has been determined as moderate using the decision tree provided in Version 1 of the FDA Software Guidance.
## Summary of Studies
The software utilized was designed, developed, tested, and validated according to written procedures. These procedures specify individuals within the organization responsible for developing and approving product specifications, coding, testing, validating, and maintenance.
#### Conclusion
The IMI Spectrum V.0 has the same intended uses and similar technological characteristics as the Vitrea, Version 4.0 Medical Image Processing Software predicate device. Moreover, clinical and non-clinical testing demonstrated that the IM1 Spectrum V.0 is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Intrinsic Medical Imaging % Stephen J. Goldner, JD, RAC President Regulatory Affairs Associates, Inc. 2550 South Telegraph Road. Suite 108 BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI 48304
Re: K121023
Trade/Device Name: IMI Spectrum V.0 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: May 14, 2012 Received: May 15, 2012
## Dear Mr. Goldner:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into class II (Special Controls), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 800 to 895. 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 Parts 801 and 809); medical device reporting (reporting of
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medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); and good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820). This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of 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 Parts 801 and 809), please contact the Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety at (301) 796-5450. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 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/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.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/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely Yours,
Janine M. Morris
Acting Director Division of Radiological Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety Center for Devices and Radiological Health
#### Enclosure
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# INDICATIONS FOR USE FORM
510(k) Number (if known): K121023
Device Name:
IMI Spectrum V.0
#### Indications for Use:
The IMI Spectrum V.0 is a medical diagnostic system that allows the processing, review, and analysis of multi-dimensional digital images acquired from CT imaging devices. The IMI Spectrum V.0 is not meant for primary image interpretation in mammography.
The IMI Spectrum V.0 is intended to receive patient specific data sets of CT images and can be used for:
- . 3D presentation of complex anatomical relationships and specified structures with the complete data set;
- . System generation of a 3D model of the desired anatomical structure;
- . Viewing of the volume rendered and Multiplanar Reconstruction (MPR) representations of the desired anatomical structure providing additional supplemental information to support interpretation and treatment planning;
- Viewing the inner and outer surfaces of organs as well as within their wall providing . additional supplemental information to support interpretation and treatment planning;
- Planning and following a navigation path through the desired anatomical structure; .
- Programmed and interactive navigation and flythrough within the 3D volume including . specified organs and structures;
- . Measurement of position and length of anatomical structures within the 3D volume; and
- Common core technology with specialized interfaces for different anatomical structures. ◆
Prescription Use X (21 CFR 801 Subpart D) Or -
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices (OIVD)
Laura Long
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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.