510(k) · Cleared
ClearedThinkingnet, Thinkingpacs/Ris - Proprietary Name Fro Thinkingnet, Thinkingarchive (or Nupax) - the Management and Archiv
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Thinking Systems Corp. · LLZ System, Image Processing, Radiological
Cleared on Jul 9, 2012 as substantially equivalent to K063267 (Stentor Inc., A Philips Medical Systems Co., 2006) and 7 other predicates after a 159-day review. Its family tree reaches back 7 generations to 2001.
- Decided
- Jul 9, 2012
- Review
- 159 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LLZ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 8
Its longest line of descent runs back 7 generations to K003931 (2001). 62 ancestors in all, the oldest K871859 (1987). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 7 generations backK003931 Vivid 7 with Sonopac, Model FB0008XXGe Medical Systems, Inc. · 2001
- 6 generations backK031663 GE Vivid 7, Model FC0003XXGeneral Electric Co. · 2003
- 5 generations backK041552 GE Vivid 7 BT04General Electric Co. · 2004
- 4 generations backK051449 GE Vivid 7 with or Without SuffixGE Medical Systems · 2005
- 3 generations backK060542 GE Vivid 7 Model FC008XX, GE Vivid 7 Model FC009XXGeneral Electric Co. · 2006 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK072952 GE EchopacGeneral Electric Co. · 2007
- 1 generation backK101324 GE Echopac Model BT10Ge Vingmed Ultrasound AS · 2010
- This deviceK120305 Thinkingnet, Thinkingpacs/Ris - Proprietary Name Fro Thinkingnet…Thinking Systems Corp. · 2012
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −7 | K003931 | Vivid 7 with Sonopac, Model FB0008XX | Ge Medical Systems, Inc. | 2001 | — |
| −6 | K031663 | GE Vivid 7, Model FC0003XX | General Electric Co. | 2003 | — |
| −5 | K041552 | GE Vivid 7 BT04 | General Electric Co. | 2004 | — |
| −4 | K051449 | GE Vivid 7 with or Without Suffix | GE Medical Systems | 2005 | — |
| −3 | K060542 | GE Vivid 7 Model FC008XX, GE Vivid 7 Model FC009XX | General Electric Co. | 2006 | 1 |
| −2 | K072952 | GE Echopac | General Electric Co. | 2007 | — |
| −1 | K101324 | GE Echopac Model BT10 | Ge Vingmed Ultrasound AS | 2010 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K120305 | Thinkingnet, Thinkingpacs/Ris - Proprietary Name Fro Thinkingnet… | Thinking Systems Corp. | 2012 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
Planning a device in LLZ? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new LLZ device
- #1 K230955 syngo Application Softwarescore 21.5 · 11 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (8)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K063267 | Isite Pacs, V 4. XSummary page 3…FDA Clearance Primary Indications Number Philips/Stentor iSite PACS 4.x and iSite K063267,K1(13630 Web-based Multi-modality Radiology (primary predicate) PAGS and PACS… | 2006 |
| * | K013630 | Isite RadiologySummary page 4…r use, target populations and technical characteristics as the legally marketed predicate device Philips iSite PACS with iSite Radiology client (K063267, K01 3630) and ThinkingNet (KOl 0271). They are substantially equivalent. The main difference between ThinkingNet and Phili… | 2001 |
| * | K010271 | ThinkingnetSummary page 2…o review and process images remotely. It has the following modules. * ThinkingWebLite: Clientless image distribution via simple Web browser (see NuWEB in K<010271). It is primarily a referral physician's portal, not intended for primary reading. * ThinkingNet. Net: A thick-client impleme… | 2001 |
| * | K093982 | Xeleris 3 Processing and Review WorkstationSummary page 4…er x ThinkingNet Premarket Notification [51 0(k)] K093982 Nuclear medicine, multi- modality image co-… | 2010 |
| * | K050228 | Agfa Heartlab CardiovascularSummary page 4…MSPECT, Syntermed ECTb and Syntermed Neuroal Agfa/F-eartlab Ascentia K050228 Cardiology PACS Agfa IMPAX MA3000 K081 976 Mammography review GE EchoPAC… | 2005 |
| * | K081976 | Impax MA3000 Diagnostic Pacs WorkstationSummary page 4…and Syntermed Neuroal Agfa/F-eartlab Ascentia K050228 Cardiology PACS Agfa IMPAX MA3000 K081 976 Mammography review GE EchoPAC K101 324 Echocardiography and… | 2008 |
| * | K101324 | GE Echopac Model BT10Summary page 4…8 Cardiology PACS Agfa IMPAX MA3000 K081 976 Mammography review GE EchoPAC K101 324 Echocardiography and vascular image review,… | 2010 |
| * | K081985 | AW ServerSummary page 4…measurements and calculation GE AW Server KO081985 RECIST, Quantitative oncology response… | 2008 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 11 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.6 years on median.
- 22 of the 62 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K063267.
How does its category compare?
All LLZ devicesLLZ System, Image Processing, Radiological: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2012, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · LLZ
58in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LLZ
173in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LLZ
11in 2025
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LLZ
116in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LLZ, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 76 | 36 | 20 | 152 |
| 2008 | 94 | 52 | 32 | 154 |
| 2009 | 70 | 62 | 21 | 145 |
| 2010 | 51 | 98 | 17 | 145 |
| 2011 | 106 | 79 | 30 | 454 |
| 2012 | 82 | 87 | 12 | 266 |
| 2013 | 95 | 84 | 64 | 1,130 |
| 2014 | 78 | 89 | 6 | 15,631 |
| 2015 | 64 | 90 | 16 | 211 |
| 2016 | 82 | 90 | 12 | 290 |
| 2017 | 78 | 107 | 5 | 104 |
| 2018 | 104 | 105 | 7 | 72 |
| 2019 | 74 | 107 | 2 | 88 |
| 2020 | 81 | 115 | 6 | 82 |
| 2021 | 83 | 116 | 3 | 70 |
| 2022 | 65 | 137 | 4 | 28 |
| 2023 | 87 | 157 | 8 | 26 |
| 2024 | 62 | 131 | 6 | 42 |
| 2025 | 58 | 173 | 11 | 116 |
| 2026 | 45 | 110 | 14 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The ThinkingNet is a Medical Image Management and Review System, commonly known as PACS. ThinkingNet made by Thinking Systems Corporation, Florida, USA, is indicated for acceptance, transmission, storage, archival, reading, interpretation, clinical review, analysis, annotation, distribution, printing, editing and processing of digital images and data acquired from DICOM compatible diagnostic device, by healthcare professionals, including radiologists…
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The ThinkingNet is a Medical Image Management and Review System, commonly known as PACS. ThinkingNet made by Thinking Systems Corporation, Florida, USA, is indicated for acceptance, transmission, storage, archival, reading, interpretation, clinical review, analysis, annotation, distribution, printing, editing and processing of digital images and data acquired from DICOM compatible diagnostic device, by healthcare professionals, including radiologists, cardiologists, physicians, technologists and clinicians.
- With a ThinkingWeb option it can be used to access diagnostic information remotely with all workstation functionality or to collaborate with other users. The client device is cross platform for all but the thick-client ThinkingNet.Net option.
- With the molecular imaging option it can be used for processing and interpreting nuclear medicine and other molecular imaging studies.
- With image co-registration and fusion option it can be used for processing and interpreting PET-CT, PET-MRI, SPECT-CT and other hybrid imaging studies.
- With the Mammography option it can be used for screening and diagnosis (with MG, "For presentation" images only) from FDA approved modalities in softcopy (using FDA cleared displays for mammography) and printed formats.
- With the cardiology option it can be used for reading, interpreting and reporting cardiac studies, such as nuclear cardiac, PET cardiac, echocardiographic, X-ray angiographic and CTA studies.
- With the Orthopedic option it can be used to perform common orthopedic measurements of the hip, knee, spine, etc.
- With the 3D/MPR option it can be used to volumetric image data visualization: MIP, MPR, VR and triangulation.
- With the Quality Assurance option it can be used by PACS administrators or clinicians to perform quality control activities related to patient and images data.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K120305 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K120305: Thinkingnet, Thinkingpacs/Ris - Proprietary Name Fro Thinkingnet, Thinkingarchive (or Nupax) - the Management and Archiv.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K120305
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026