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Genius AI Detection

Hologic, Inc. • Radiology • 11/18/2020

510(k)IEC 62304 Class B
FDA Summary PDF

Device Purpose

Genius AI Detection is a software tool designed to aid radiologists in the interpretation of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) examinations by identifying and marking suspicious regions indicative of cancer. It employs deep learning algorithms to analyze DBT images from compatible Hologic systems, providing lesion-specific confidence scores and an overall case score to enhance detection accuracy for masses, architectural distortions, asymmetries, and calcifications.

Summary

Genius AI Detection is a software device designed to assist in the interpretation of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) images for breast cancer screening. It employs deep learning algorithms to analyze mammographic views from compatible Hologic DBT systems, identifying potential regions of interest such as soft tissue densities (masses, architectural distortions, asymmetries) and calcifications. The system generates detailed CAD results for each detected lesion, including its location, an outline, and a confidence score, along with an overall case score for the entire exam. These findings are packaged into a DICOM Mammography CAD SR object for display on compliant review workstations, allowing physicians to access and evaluate the AI-generated marks concurrently with their own reading process. Performance testing, including a reader study with 17 readers and 390 cases, demonstrated that using Genius AI Detection resulted in an improved average area under the curve (AUC) from 0.794 to 0.825, and an increase in average reader sensitivity for cancer cases from 66.8% to 75.9%. While it slightly increased the average recall rate for non-cancer cases by 2.4% and average case read-time by 5.7 seconds, the device aims to enhance diagnostic performance. Standalone testing confirmed its comparable efficacy across different Hologic image acquisition modes, including standard resolution (1mm slices), high resolution (1mm slices - Clarity HD), and high resolution SmartSlices (6mm - 3DQuorum). The device is specifically compatible with Hologic Selenia Dimensions and Hologic 3Dimensions systems.

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Keywords

Genius AI DetectionBreast tomosynthesis (DBT)Deep learningComputer-Aided Detection (CADe/CADx)DICOMLesion detectionConfidence scoreReader studyHologicSoft tissue densities

Device Metadata

Submission Number
K201019
Company
Hologic, Inc.
Panel
Radiology
Product Code
N/A
Data Type
Images
Clinical Function
Assessment
AI Function
Analysis
AI Subclass
detection/diagnosis

Relevant Clinical Questions

  • Q1. How does the deep learning model architecture of Genius AI Detection specifically adapt to variations in breast density when identifying lesions?; What types of lesions (e.g., spiculated masses, calcification clusters, architectural distortions) showed the most significant improvement in detection sensitivity with the aid of Genius AI Detection in the reader study?; Considering the 5.7-second increase in average read-time, what is the impact on overall radiologist workflow efficiency in high-volume screening environments, and are there specific interface features that mitigate this?; How does the "Case Score" generated by Genius AI Detection specifically guide radiologists in prioritizing or managing their worklist, and what is its correlation with the likelihood of malignancy?; Are there discernible differences in the AI's performance metrics (e.g., false positive rates, specific lesion detection rates) across the distinct Hologic image reconstruction types it supports (standard resolution 1mm, high resolution 1mm, high resolution 6mm SmartSlices)?

Risk Classification

ESL Analysis
FDA Device ClassII

FDA Class II via 510(k) pathway; IEC 62304 Class B (software safety classification); Authorized before §524B enforcement

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Cybersecurity Evidence

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Cyber Score10/100
SBOM Evidence⚠ Not mentioned in summary
Cyber Risk Assessment⚠ Not mentioned in summary
Postmarket Plan⚠ Not mentioned in summary
§524B ApplicableNo

Supply Chain BOM Evidence

Based on the CycloneDX / OWASP ECMA-424 xBOM ecosystem. Detection is from the AI-generated summary.

SBOMSoftware Bill of Materials
- Not detected
ML-BOMMachine Learning Bill of Materials(deep learning, algorithm, model architecture)
✓ Detected
SaaSBOMSoftware-as-a-Service Bill of Materials
- Not detected
HBOMHardware Bill of Materials
- Not detected
CBOMCryptography Bill of Materials
- Not detected
VDR/VEXVulnerability Disclosure Report / Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange
- Not detected
OBOMOperations Bill of Materials(environment)
✓ Detected

Analysis:

• Analysis is based on the AI-generated device summary, not the full FDA submission package. Click "Analyze Full FDA PDF" below to scan the actual submission document.

• Evidence of ML-BOM, OBOM detected in AI-generated device summary.

• This device was authorized before §524B took effect. Cybersecurity evidence requirements were less prescriptive at the time.

• Postmarket cybersecurity monitoring plan not clearly documented in AI-generated device summary.

• Not detected in AI-generated device summary: SBOM, SaaSBOM, HBOM, CBOM, VDR/VEX. These may be present in the full FDA submission.

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