The Kodak Color Medical Imager 1000 series medical printers are thermal print engines intended to produce continuous tone photographic quality hard copy output with integrated color management that adjusts printed colors to accurately match medical image monitors or user specified color profiles. The hardcopy output includes, however is not limited to, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, CT (especially 3-D reconstruction), MRI and Radiation Therapy planning. Images are suitable for medical image diagnosis use and referral. Digital images can be acquired from, but not limited to local area networks (LAN), Internet, medical image storage devices, or directly from digital medical image capture modalities. The system of printer and physical image is not a high-resolution device and is not intended for use with FFDM systems.
Device Story
Thermal print engine producing continuous tone photographic quality hard copy output from medical imaging modalities; inputs include digital image signals from LAN, Internet, storage devices, or direct modality connection; utilizes thermal dye sublimation technology to heat color donor ribbon and transfer dyes to receptor sheet; features integrated color management to match monitors or user profiles; operated by medical personnel in clinical settings; output used for diagnosis and referral; no patient contact; no direct control or monitoring of patient-connected devices.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Safety and effectiveness demonstrated through compliance with voluntary standards including DICOM, SMPTE, UL 60950, IEC 60601-1-1, ISO 12207, and ISO 14971.
Technological Characteristics
Thermal dye sublimation print engine; uses color donor ribbon and receptor sheet; integrated color management system; connectivity via LAN/Internet/direct modality interface; supports DICOM standards; software-controlled image management; no patient contact; non-high-resolution output.
Indications for Use
Indicated for producing continuous tone hard copy output of medical images for diagnosis and referral, including nuclear medicine, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and radiation therapy planning. Not intended for use with Full-Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) systems.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A medical image hardcopy device is a device that produces a visible printed record of a medical image and associated identification information. Examples include multiformat cameras and laser printers.
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). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
Predicate Devices
Codonics EP-1000 Medical Color dry imager (K030690)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K042/59
## SEP 2 4 2004
## Section B1
# 510(k) Summary
September 14, 2004
Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester NY 14650
Contact: Stephen Slavens 1 Imation Way, 304-3B-61 Oakdale, MN 55128 Phone: 651-393-1395 FAX: 651-393-1440
#### Device:
Trade name: Common name: Classification name: KODAK Color Medical Imager 1000 KPRO 8500 Color Printer Medical Image Hardcopy Device 21 CFR 892.2040
Predicate device:
Codonics EP-1000 Medical Color dry imager (K030690)
#### Description And Intended Use of Device:
The KODAK Color Medical Imager 1000 is intended for use as a hard copy device for output from imaging source modalities used in medical imaging diagnosis and referral. Electronic image information signals are managed in the KODAK Color Medical Imager 1000 and transformed to heat a color donor ribbon and drive color dyes to a receptor sheet using thermal dye sublimation technology.
The Intended Use of the Kodak Color Medical Imager 1000 series medical printers is as thermal print engines intended to produce continuous tone photographic quality hard copy output with integrated color management that adjusts printed colors to accurately match medical image monitors or user specified color profiles. The hardcopy output includes, however is not limited to, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, CT (especially 3-D reconstruction), MRI and Radiation Therapy planning. Images are suitable for medical image diagnosis use and referral. Digital images can be acquired from, but not limited to local area networks (LAN), Internet, medical image storage devices, or directly from digital medical image capture modalities.
#### Technological Characteristics:
The subject device and predicate devices use the same technical design base. The printers receive image data from the modality. User control is performed directly by the modality or through the host control. KODAK DRYVIEW imaging media is removed from a daylight cartridge and transported to the laser imaging station. Image data and media merge at the laser station and the film is scanned. The exposed media is transported through the integrated processor and exits the printer.
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Software is used to control the image management and machine functions
#### Performance Data:
Safety and effectiveness are assured via meeting voluntary standards, including: DICOM, SMPTE, UL 60950, IEC 60601-1-1, ISO 12207, and ISO 14971.
#### Conclusion:
The subject device, like the predicate, has no patient contact. The devices also do not control, monitor or otherwise affect any devices directly connected to or affecting the patient. Medical personnel review images displayed by the subject device and its predicates. This offers ample opportunity for competent human intervention in case of a malfunction or other failure.
The subject KODAK Color Medical Imager 1000 and predicate device, the Codonics EP-1000 Medical Color dry imager (K030690) have been designed to the equivalent safety standards.
Eastman Kodak therefore concludes that the KODAK Color Medical Imager 1000 is as safe and effective as the predicate device.
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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
SEP 2 4 2004
Mr. Stephen Slavens Regulatory Affairs Director Eastman Kodak Company Health Imaging Group, Digital Output SPG 1 Imation Wav. 304-3B-61 OAKDALE MN 55128-3414
Re: K042159 Trade/Device Name: KODAK Color Medical Imager 1000 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2040 Regulation Name: Medical image hardcopy device Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 90 LMC Dated: August 5, 2004
Received: August 10, 2004
· Dear Mr. Slavens:
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 either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such 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); 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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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) This letter whilanow you to ought manies. By substantial equivalence of your device to a legally premarket notification. The PPA mialing sification 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), please If you desire specific advice to: your of the following numbers, based on the regulation number at the top of the letter:
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Sincerely yours,
Nancy C. Brigdon
Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Section B2
## Statement of Indications for Use:
510(K) Number (if known): _
Device Name: KODAK Color Medical Imager 1000
Indications for Use:
The Kodak Color Medical Imager 1000 series medical printers are thermal print engines intended to produce continuous tone photographic quality hard copy output with integrated color management that adjusts printed colors to accurately match medical image monitors or user specified color profiles. The hardcopy output includes, however is not limited to, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, CT (especially 3-D reconstruction), MRI and Radiation Therapy planning. Images are suitable for medical image diagnosis use and referral. Digital images can be acquired from, but not limited to local area networks (LAN), Internet, medical image storage devices, or directly from digital medical image capture modalities. The system of printer and physical image is not a high-resolution device and is not intended for use with FFDM systems.
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use \checkmark OR Over the Counter Use **__**
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal,
and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number **__** K042159
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.