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Yes
The document explicitly states that the device uses an "artificial intelligence algorithm" and that this algorithm is "trained via pattern recognition".
No.
Explanation: The device is a notification-only triage workflow tool designed to prioritize chest X-rays for radiologist review and does not provide diagnosis or treatment. It explicitly states that it "should not be used in lieu of full patient evaluation or relied upon to make or confirm diagnoses."
No
The text explicitly states: "Identification of suspected cases of moderate to large sized pneumothorax is not for diagnostic use beyond notification" and "should not be used in lieu of full patient evaluation or relied upon to make or confirm diagnoses." It further clarifies, "The device does not replace review and diagnosis of the X-rays by radiologists."
Yes
The device description explicitly states it is a "chest X-ray prioritization service" and an "artificial intelligence algorithm" that processes images and flags them within the existing PACS system. It does not mention any accompanying hardware components or physical device.
Based on the provided information, this device is not an In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD).
Here's why:
- IVDs analyze samples taken from the human body. The AIMI-Triage CXR PTX Application analyzes images (chest X-rays) of the human body, not biological samples like blood, urine, or tissue.
- The intended use is for image analysis and workflow prioritization. The device's purpose is to identify features suggestive of pneumothorax in images to help prioritize radiologist review. It explicitly states it is "not for diagnostic use beyond notification" and "should not be used in lieu of full patient evaluation or relied upon to make or confirm diagnoses."
- The device does not provide a diagnosis. The description clearly states that "no diagnoses are provided."
IVDs are a specific category of medical devices used to examine specimens derived from the human body to provide information for diagnostic, monitoring, or screening purposes. This device operates on medical images, which falls under the category of medical imaging software or AI/ML-based medical devices, but not IVDs.
No
The letter does not state that the FDA has reviewed and approved or cleared a Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) for this specific device.
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The AIMI-Triage CXR PTX Application is a notification-only triage workflow tool for use by hospital networks and clinics to identify and help prioritize chest X-rays acquired in the acute setting for review by hospital radiologists. The device operates in parallel to and independent of standard of care image interpretation workflow. Specifically, the device uses an artificial intelligence algorithm to analyze images for features suggestive of moderate to large sized pneumothorax; it makes caselevel output available to a PACS/workstation for worklist prioritization or triage. Identification of suspected cases of moderate to large sized pneumothorax is not for diagnostic use beyond notification.
The AIMI-Triage CXR PTX Application is limited to analysis of imaging data as a guide to possible urgency of adult chest X-ray image review, and should not be used in lieu of full patient evaluation or relied upon to make or confirm diagnoses. Notified radiologists are responsible for engaging in appropriate patient evaluation as per local hospital procedure before making care-related decisions or requests. The device does not replace review and diagnosis of the X-rays by radiologists. The device is not intended to be used with plain film X-rays.
Product codes
QFM
Device Description
The AIMI-Triage CXR PTX provides a chest X-ray prioritization service for use by radiologists to identify features suggestive of moderate to large sized pneumothorax. The artificial intelligence algorithm, trained via pattern recognition, processes each chest X-ray and flags those that appear to contain a moderate to large sized pneumothorax for urgent radiologist review. X-rays without an identified anomaly are placed in the worklist for routine review, which is the current standard of care. The user interface is minimal, consisting of the radiologist's existing picture archiving and communication system (PACS) viewer and worklist in which positively identified images are flagged by the software to notify of the suspected anomaly. Images are not marked or otherwise altered, and no diagnoses are provided.
The device does not have any direct accessories. However, it interacts with hospital communication and database systems in order to read and analyze cases in the worklist of the hospital's PACS system in order to identify suspected abnormal findings and transmit corresponding notifications to reflect its recommended prioritization of patient examinations for radiologist review. The software output is compatible with any PACS viewer and worklist.
Mentions image processing
Yes
Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
Yes
Input Imaging Modality
Chest X-ray
Anatomical Site
Lung
Indicated Patient Age Range
Adult
Intended User / Care Setting
Hospital networks and clinics, Radiologist
Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
A total of 300 frontal chest X-rays (PA/AP) were collected from US and OUS patients representative of the intended population. 168 (56%) were male with mean age 51.6 years and SD=18.6 (range 18-91), and 132 (44%) were female with mean age 51.8 and SD=16.2 (range 23-86). The AIMI-Triage CXR PTX output was compared to the ground truth established by 3 independent US-board certified radiologists (Truther involved in the ground truthing process was blinded to any other Truther’s results, to any existing report, and to the results obtained by the AlMI-Triage CXR PTX software.
Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
The AIMI-Triage CXR PTX was evaluated and verified in a blinded, retrospective and multi-center study for detecting pneumothorax in chest X-rays. A total of 300 frontal chest X-rays (PA/AP) were collected. Overall, the device was able to demonstrate an area under the curve (AUC) of 96.7% (95.0%, 98.4%)), which is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, and meets the required performance goal.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
Overall Sensitivity: 92% (95% CI: [86%, 96%]) and 90% (95% CI: [84%, 95%])
NIH (US) Sensitivity: 97.6% (93.2,99.2), Specificity: 90.8% (84.5,94.7), AUROC: 0.987 (0.973,0.999)
PADCHEST (OUS) Sensitivity: 85.3% (79.0,90.8), Specificity: 89.7% (83.6,93.9), AUROC: 0.949 (0.918,0.979)
High range spatial resolution Sensitivity: 89.5% (83.0,94.1), Specificity: 85.1% (77.7,90.6), AUROC: 0.976 (0.944,0.999)
Mid range spatial resolution Sensitivity: 92.6% (84.3,96.7), Specificity: 93.4% (85.7,97.4), AUROC: 0.983 (0.961,0.999)
Low range spatial resolution Sensitivity: 93.1% (84.8,98.3), Specificity: 91.4% (80.7,96.5), AUROC: 0.946 (0.911,0.980)
Average time taken to analyze and send notification: 20.3 seconds.
Predicate Device(s)
Reference Device(s)
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 892.2080 Radiological computer aided triage and notification software.
(a)
Identification. Radiological computer aided triage and notification software is an image processing prescription device intended to aid in prioritization and triage of radiological medical images. The device notifies a designated list of clinicians of the availability of time sensitive radiological medical images for review based on computer aided image analysis of those images performed by the device. The device does not mark, highlight, or direct users' attention to a specific location in the original image. The device does not remove cases from a reading queue. The device operates in parallel with the standard of care, which remains the default option for all cases.(b)
Classification. Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:(1) Design verification and validation must include:
(i) A detailed description of the notification and triage algorithms and all underlying image analysis algorithms including, but not limited to, a detailed description of the algorithm inputs and outputs, each major component or block, how the algorithm affects or relates to clinical practice or patient care, and any algorithm limitations.
(ii) A detailed description of pre-specified performance testing protocols and dataset(s) used to assess whether the device will provide effective triage (
e.g., improved time to review of prioritized images for pre-specified clinicians).(iii) Results from performance testing that demonstrate that the device will provide effective triage. The performance assessment must be based on an appropriate measure to estimate the clinical effectiveness. The test dataset must contain sufficient numbers of cases from important cohorts (
e.g., subsets defined by clinically relevant confounders, effect modifiers, associated diseases, and subsets defined by image acquisition characteristics) such that the performance estimates and confidence intervals for these individual subsets can be characterized with the device for the intended use population and imaging equipment.(iv) Stand-alone performance testing protocols and results of the device.
(v) Appropriate software documentation (
e.g., device hazard analysis; software requirements specification document; software design specification document; traceability analysis; description of verification and validation activities including system level test protocol, pass/fail criteria, and results).(2) Labeling must include the following:
(i) A detailed description of the patient population for which the device is indicated for use;
(ii) A detailed description of the intended user and user training that addresses appropriate use protocols for the device;
(iii) Discussion of warnings, precautions, and limitations must include situations in which the device may fail or may not operate at its expected performance level (
e.g., poor image quality for certain subpopulations), as applicable;(iv) A detailed description of compatible imaging hardware, imaging protocols, and requirements for input images;
(v) Device operating instructions; and
(vi) A detailed summary of the performance testing, including: test methods, dataset characteristics, triage effectiveness (
e.g., improved time to review of prioritized images for pre-specified clinicians), diagnostic accuracy of algorithms informing triage decision, and results with associated statistical uncertainty (e.g., confidence intervals), including a summary of subanalyses on case distributions stratified by relevant confounders, such as lesion and organ characteristics, disease stages, and imaging equipment.
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RADLogics, Inc. % John J. Smith, M.D., J.D. Partner Hogan Lovells US LPP 555 13th Street NW WASHINGTON DC 20004
Re: K193300
Trade/Device Name: AIMI-Triage CXR PTX Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2080 Regulation Name: Radiological computer aided triage and notification software Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OFM Dated: March 9, 2020 Received: March 9, 2020
Dear Dr. Smith:
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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Sincerely.
For
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
Enclosure
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510(k) Number (if known)
Device Name
AIMI-Triage CXR PTX
Indications for Use (Describe)
The AIMI-Triage CXR PTX Application-only triage workflow tool for use by hospital networks and clinics to identify and help prioritize chest X-rays acquired in the acute setting for review by hospital radiologists. The device operates in parallel to and independent of care image interpretation workflow. Specifically, the device uses an artificial intelligence algorithm to analyze images for features suggestive of moderate to large sized pneumothorax; it makes case-level output available to a PACS/workstation for triage. ldentification of suspected cases of moderate to large sized pneumothorax is not for diagnostic use beyond notification.
The AIMI-Triage CXR PTX Application is limited to analysis of imaging data as a guide to possible urgency of adult chest X-ray image review, and should not be used in lieu of full patient evaluation or relied upon to make or confirm diagnoses. Notified radiologists are responsible for engaging in appropriate patient evaluation as per local hospital procedure before making care-related decisions or requests. The device does not replace review and diagnosis of the X-rays by radiologists. The device is not intended to be used with plain film X-rays.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
- X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) SUMMARY K193300 RADLogics Inc.'s AIMI-Triage CXR PTX
Submitter
RADLogics Inc. 24 Westland Ave. #28 Boston, MA 02115
Phone: (408) 905-8054
Contact Person: Moshe Becker
Date Prepared: April 2, 2020
Name of Device: AIMI-Triage CXR PTX
Common or Usual Name: CADt software
Classification Name: Radiological computer-aided triage and notification software
Regulatory Class: II
Product Code: QFM
Predicate Device: Zebra Medical Vision Ltd.'s HealthPNX (K190362)
Device Description
The AIMI-Triage CXR PTX provides a chest X-ray prioritization service for use by radiologists to identify features suggestive of moderate to large sized pneumothorax. The artificial intelligence algorithm, trained via pattern recognition, processes each chest X-ray and flags those that appear to contain a moderate to large sized pneumothorax for urgent radiologist review. X-rays without an identified anomaly are placed in the worklist for routine review, which is the current standard of care. The user interface is minimal, consisting of the radiologist's existing picture archiving and communication system (PACS) viewer and worklist in which positively identified images are flagged by the software to notify of the suspected anomaly. Images are not marked or otherwise altered, and no diagnoses are provided.
The device does not have any direct accessories. However, it interacts with hospital communication and database systems in order to read and analyze cases in the worklist of the hospital's PACS system in order to identify suspected abnormal findings and transmit corresponding notifications to reflect its recommended prioritization of patient examinations for radiologist review. The software output is compatible with any PACS viewer and worklist.
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The AIMI-Triage CXR PTX Application is a notification-only triage workflow tool for use by hospital networks and clinics to identify and help prioritize chest X-rays acquired in the acute setting for
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review by hospital radiologists. The device operates in parallel to and independent of standard of care image interpretation workflow. Specifically, the device uses an artificial intelligence algorithm to analyze images for features suggestive of moderate to large sized pneumothorax; it makes caselevel output available to a PACS/workstation for worklist prioritization or triage. Identification of suspected cases of moderate to large sized pneumothorax is not for diagnostic use beyond notification.
The AIMI-Triage CXR PTX Application is limited to analysis of imaging data as a guide to possible urgency of adult chest X-ray image review, and should not be used in lieu of full patient evaluation or relied upon to make or confirm diagnoses. Notified radiologists are responsible for engaging in appropriate patient evaluation as per local hospital procedure before making care-related decisions or requests. The device does not replace review and diagnosis of the X-rays by radiologists. The device is not intended to be used with plain film X-rays.
Summary of Technological Characteristics
AIMI-Triage CXR PTX is technologically similar to the predicate device. Both are based on algorithms which have been trained to analyze images suggestive of pre-defined lung abnormalities and notify an appropriate clinician of these findings in parallel to standard of care image interpretation. The algorithms function similarly and with the same purpose of signaling potential pneumothorax without providing diagnosis or altering the original datasets. There are no notable technological differences between the subject and predicate devices. A table comparing the key features of the subject and predicate devices is provided in the substantial equivalence table below.
Performance Data
The AIMI-Triage CXR PTX was evaluated and verified in a blinded, retrospective and multi-center study for detecting pneumothorax in chest X-rays. A total of 300 frontal chest X-rays (PA/AP) were collected from US and OUS patients representative of the intended population. 168 (56%) were male with mean age 51.6 years and SD=18.6 (range 18-91), and 132 (44%) were female with mean age 51.8 and SD=16.2 (range 23-86).
The AIMI-Triage CXR PTX output was compared to the ground truth established by 3 independent US-board certified radiologists (Truther involved in the ground truthing process was blinded to any other Truther's results, to any existing report, and to the results obtained by the AlMI-Triage CXR PTX software. Overall, the device was able to demonstrate an area under the curve (AUC) of 96.7% (95.0%, 98.4%)), which is substantially equivalent to the predicate device, and meets the required performance goal. The sensitivity of the device was 92% (95% CI: [86%, 96%]) and 90% (95% CI: [84%, 95%]), respectively.
In addition, the average time it takes the AIMI-Triage CXR PTX to analyze the study and send notification to the PACS worklist was measured to be 20.3 seconds, a timing performance that is substantially equivalent to the predicate (22.1 seconds). Lastly, device performance was evaluated by dataset/region and scanner spatial resolution as summarized in the tables below.
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| Category | N | Sensitivity | Specificity | AUROC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIH (US) | 147 | 97.6% | ||
| (93.2,99.2) | 90.8% | |||
| (84.5,94.7) | 0.987 | |||
| (0.973,0.999) | ||||
| PADCHEST (OUS) | 153 | 85.3% | ||
| (79.0,90.8) | 89.7% | |||
| (83.6,93.9) | 0.949 | |||
| (0.918,0.979) |
Device Performance by Dataset and Region
Device Performance by Scanner Spatial Resolution
| Spatial Resolution
| Category | N | Sensitivity | Specificity | AUROC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High range | ||||
| 0.170 | ||||
| (below 2.95 lp/mm) | 64 | 93.1% | ||
| (84.8,98.3) | 91.4% | |||
| (80.7,96.5) | 0.946 | |||
| (0.911,0.980) |
Thus, the device also performs comparably to the predicate in terms of time savings. The AIMI-Triage CXR PTX has a safety and effectiveness profile that is similar to the predicate device.
Conclusions
The AIMI-Triage CXR PTX has the same intended use and very similar indications, technological characteristics, and principles of operation as its predicate device. The minor differences in indications do not alter the device's intended use and do not affect its safety and effectiveness when used as labeled. In addition, the minor technological differences between the device and its predicate raise no new issues of safety or effectiveness. Performance data further demonstrate that the AIMI-Triage CXR PTX is as safe and effective as the HealthPNX (K190362). Thus, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the identified predicate.
| Substantial Equivalence Table | ||
|---|---|---|
| AIMI-Triage CXR PTX | HealthPNX (K190362) | |
| Intended Use / Indications for Use | The AIMI-Triage CXR PTX Application is a notification-only triage workflow tool for use by hospital networks and clinics to identify and help prioritize chest X-rays acquired in the acute setting for review by hospital radiologists. The device operates in parallel to and independent of standard of care image interpretation workflow. Specifically, the device uses an artificial intelligence algorithm to analyze images for features suggestive of moderate to large sized pneumothorax; it makes case-level | The Zebra Pneumothorax device is a software workflow tool designed to aid the clinical assessment of adult Chest X-Ray cases with features suggestive of Pneumothorax in the medical care environment. HealthPNX analyzes cases using an artificial intelligence algorithm to identify suspected |
| AIMI-Triage CXR PTX | HealthPNX (K190362) | |
| output available to a PACS/workstation for worklist | ||
| prioritization or triage. Identification of suspected | ||
| cases of moderate to large sized pneumothorax is | ||
| not for diagnostic use beyond notification. | findings. It makes case-level | |
| output available to a | ||
| PACS/workstation for worklist | ||
| prioritization or triage. | ||
| HealthPNX is not intended to | ||
| The AIMI-Triage CXR PTX Application is limited to | ||
| analysis of imaging data as a guide to possible | ||
| urgency of adult chest X-ray image review, and | ||
| should not be used in lieu of full patient evaluation | ||
| or relied upon to make or confirm diagnoses. | ||
| Notified radiologists are responsible for engaging in | ||
| appropriate patient evaluation as per local hospital | ||
| procedure before making care-related decisions or | ||
| requests. The device does not replace review and | ||
| diagnosis of the X-rays by radiologists. The device | ||
| is not intended to be used with plain film X-rays. | direct attention to specific | |
| portions or anomalies of an | ||
| image. Its results are not | ||
| intended to be used on a | ||
| stand-alone basis for clinical | ||
| decision-making nor is it | ||
| intended to rule out | ||
| Pneumothorax or otherwise | ||
| preclude clinical assessment of | ||
| X-Ray cases. | ||
| Classification | 21 C.F.R. § 892,2080, Product Code QFM | |
| User | Radiologist | |
| Anatomical | ||
| Region | Lung | |
| Clinical | ||
| Condition | Pneumothorax | |
| Modality | Chest X-ray | |
| Segmentation | ||
| of region of | ||
| interest | No; device does not mark, highlight, or direct users' attention to a specific location in | |
| the original image | ||
| Alteration of | ||
| original | ||
| image | No | |
| Relation to | ||
| standard of | ||
| care workflow | Independent/parallel; no cases are removed from worklist queue | |
| Algorithm | Artificial intelligence algorithm with database of images | |
| Notification / | ||
| Prioritization | Yes | |
| Alert to | ||
| Finding | Passive notification - flagged for review | |
| Where | ||
| Results are | ||
| Received | PACS / Workstation |
Substantial Equivalence Table
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