21 C.F.R. § 892.2050

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 892.2050 - Medical image management and processing system
(a)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.
(b)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).

21 C.F.R. §892.2050

63 FR 23387, Apr. 29, 1998, as amended at 86 FR 20284 , Apr. 19, 2021
As amended at 86 FR 20284 , 4/19/2021