510(k) · Cleared
ClearedLongitudinal Brain Imaging (LoBI) application
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. · LLZ System, Image Processing, Radiological
Cleared on May 11, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K151353 (Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., 2015) and 1 other predicate after a 174-day review. Its family tree reaches back 13 generations to 1997. 3 of the 130 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall.
- Decided
- May 11, 2017
- Review
- 174 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LLZ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 13 generations to K971684 (1997). 129 ancestors in all, the oldest K871859 (1987). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 3 of the 130 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 13 generations backK971684 Magnetom Project 047 System (Numaris 3.5 Software)Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 1997 · Recalled
- 9 generations between
- 3 generations backK130749 Syngo.MR General; Syngo.MR Cardiology; Syngo.MR VascularSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2013
- 2 generations backK133401 Syno MR Neurology, Syngo MR Oncology, Syngo. MR Brevis, Syngo MMR…Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2014
- 1 generation backK151353 syngo.MR Neurology, syngo.MR OncologySiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK163250 Longitudinal Brain Imaging (LoBI) applicationPhilips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. · 2017
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- Root · 13 generations backK971684 Magnetom Project 047 System (Numaris 3.5 Software)Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 1997 · Recalled
- 12 generations backK032428 Magnetom Avanto MR SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 11 generations backK041112 Magnetom Espree SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK052164 Magnetom Systems with Software Syngo MR 2006ASiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2005
- 9 generations backK062454 Magnetom Systems - I-Class and T-Class ReleasesSiemens Medi Cal Solutions, Inc. · 2006
- 8 generations backK072237 Magnetom VerioSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2007 · Recalled (Class I)
- 7 generations backK082427 Syngo MR B17Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2008
- 6 generations backK101347 Magnetom Aera; Magnetom SkyraSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2010 · Recalled (Class I)
- 5 generations backK111242 Magnetom Aera and Magnetom SkyraSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2011 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK121434 Software Syngo MR D13A for the Magnetom Systems…Siemens Medi Cal Solutions, Inc. · 2012 · Recalled (Class I)
- 3 generations backK130749 Syngo.MR General; Syngo.MR Cardiology; Syngo.MR VascularSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2013
- 2 generations backK133401 Syno MR Neurology, Syngo MR Oncology, Syngo. MR Brevis, Syngo MMR…Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2014
- 1 generation backK151353 syngo.MR Neurology, syngo.MR OncologySiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2015
- This deviceK163250 Longitudinal Brain Imaging (LoBI) applicationPhilips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. · 2017
Class I recalls in this family
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −13 | K971684 | Magnetom Project 047 System (Numaris 3.5 Software) | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 1997 | 4 |
| −12 | K032428 | Magnetom Avanto MR System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2003 | 4 |
| −11 | K041112 | Magnetom Espree System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2004 | 4 |
| −10 | K052164 | Magnetom Systems with Software Syngo MR 2006A | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −9 | K062454 | Magnetom Systems - I-Class and T-Class Releases | Siemens Medi Cal Solutions, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −8 | K072237 | Magnetom Verio | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2007 | Class I |
| −7 | K082427 | Syngo MR B17 | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −6 | K101347 | Magnetom Aera; Magnetom Skyra | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2010 | Class I |
| −5 | K111242 | Magnetom Aera and Magnetom Skyra | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2011 | 3 |
| −4 | K121434 | Software Syngo MR D13A for the Magnetom Systems Aera/Skyra/Avanto/Verio | Siemens Medi Cal Solutions, Inc. | 2012 | Class I |
| −3 | K130749 | Syngo.MR General; Syngo.MR Cardiology; Syngo.MR Vascular | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| −2 | K133401 | Syno MR Neurology, Syngo MR Oncology, Syngo. MR Brevis, Syngo MMR General | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2014 | — |
| −1 | K151353 | syngo.MR Neurology, syngo.MR Oncology | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K163250 | Longitudinal Brain Imaging (LoBI) application | Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. | 2017 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 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.
3 devices in this family have a Class I recall. 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? (2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K151353 | syngo.MR Neurology, syngo.MR OncologySummary page 6…Clearance Primary syngo.MR Neurology, Siemens Medical August 07, predicate K151353 syngo.MR Oncology Solution 2015… | 2015 |
| * | K101749 | Syngo Trued SoftwareSummary page 6…2015 August 16, Predicate syngo TrueD Siemens Medical K101749 2010… | 2010 |
| † | K160315 | I4 (Integrated Intelligent Imaging Informatics) system | 2016 |
| † | K150665 | Philips Spectral CT Applications | 2015 |
| † | K023785 | Lung Nodule Assessment and Comparison Option | 2003 |
| † | K111336 | EBW NM 2.0 | 2011 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (3 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K121434Software Syngo MR D13A for the Magnetom Systems Aera/Skyra/Avanto/VerioSiemens Medi Cal Solutions, Inc. · 2012 · 4 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 12 Class I recalls
- K101347Magnetom Aera; Magnetom SkyraSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2010 · 6 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 12 Class I recalls
- K072237Magnetom VerioSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2007 · 6 generations back · ◆ on the line of descent in FIG. 11 Class I recall
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 20 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.1 years on median.
- 35 of the 129 ancestors have a recall of any class; 3 have a Class I recall.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K151353.
How does its category compare?
All LLZ devicesLLZ System, Image Processing, Radiological: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, 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 Longitudinal Brain Imaging (LoBI) is a post-processing application to be used for viewing and evaluating neurological images provided by a magnetic resonance diagnostic device. The LoBI application is intended for viewing, manipulation, 3D- visualization and comparison of medical imaging and/or multiple time-points. The LoBI application enables visualization of information that would otherwise have to be visually compared disjointedly. The LoBI…
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The Longitudinal Brain Imaging (LoBI) is a post-processing application to be used for viewing and evaluating neurological images provided by a magnetic resonance diagnostic device.
The LoBI application is intended for viewing, manipulation, 3D- visualization and comparison of medical imaging and/or multiple time-points. The LoBI application enables visualization of information that would otherwise have to be visually compared disjointedly. The LoBI application provides analysis tools to help the user assess, and document changes in diagnostic and follow-up examinations. The LoBI application is designed to support the workflow by helping the user to confirm the absence or presence of lesions, including evaluation, quantification, follow-up and documentation of any such lesions.
The physician retains the ultimate responsibility for making the final diagnosis and treatment decision.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K163250 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K163250: Longitudinal Brain Imaging (LoBI) application.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K163250
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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