510(k) · Cleared
ClearedInsight BD
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Siemens Medi Cal Solutions, Inc. · LLZ System, Image Processing, Radiological
Cleared on Feb 6, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K152028 (Matakina Technologies Limited, 2015) after a 140-day review. Its family tree reaches back 9 generations to 1991.
- Decided
- Feb 6, 2018
- Review
- 140 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LLZ
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 9 generations to K904519 (1991). 21 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 9 generations backK904519 Agfa Diagnostic Center (Adc)Enhanced Imaging Technologies, Inc. · 1991
- 5 generations between
- 3 generations backK082483 QuantraHologic, Inc. · 2008
- 2 generations backK102556 Volpara, Version 1.3Matakina Technology Limited · 2010
- 1 generation backK152028 Volpara Imaging SoftwareMatakina Technologies Limited · 2015
- This deviceK172832 Insight BDSiemens Medi Cal Solutions, Inc. · 2018
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- Root · 9 generations backK904519 Agfa Diagnostic Center (Adc)Enhanced Imaging Technologies, Inc. · 1991
- 8 generations backK974597 Adc Compact (Agfa Diagnostic Center)Bayer Corp., Agfa Div. · 1998 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK013138 Adc Compact PlusAgfa-Gevaert AG · 2001
- 6 generations backK022881 Cedara I-SoftviewCedara Software Corp. · 2002 · Recalled
- 5 generations backK040468 Cedara I-Softview and Cedara I-ReadmammoCedara Software Corp. · 2004 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK073272 Workstationone Breast Imaging WorkstationThree Palm Software, LLC · 2007
- 3 generations backK082483 QuantraHologic, Inc. · 2008
- 2 generations backK102556 Volpara, Version 1.3Matakina Technology Limited · 2010
- 1 generation backK152028 Volpara Imaging SoftwareMatakina Technologies Limited · 2015
- This deviceK172832 Insight BDSiemens Medi Cal Solutions, Inc. · 2018
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −9 | K904519 | Agfa Diagnostic Center (Adc) | Enhanced Imaging Technologies, Inc. | 1991 | — |
| −8 | K974597 | Adc Compact (Agfa Diagnostic Center) | Bayer Corp., Agfa Div. | 1998 | 1 |
| −7 | K013138 | Adc Compact Plus | Agfa-Gevaert AG | 2001 | — |
| −6 | K022881 | Cedara I-Softview | Cedara Software Corp. | 2002 | 3 |
| −5 | K040468 | Cedara I-Softview and Cedara I-Readmammo | Cedara Software Corp. | 2004 | 1 |
| −4 | K073272 | Workstationone Breast Imaging Workstation | Three Palm Software, LLC | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K082483 | Quantra | Hologic, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −2 | K102556 | Volpara, Version 1.3 | Matakina Technology Limited | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K152028 | Volpara Imaging Software | Matakina Technologies Limited | 2015 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K172832 | Insight BD | Siemens Medi Cal Solutions, Inc. | 2018 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 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? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K152028 | Volpara Imaging SoftwareSummary page 5…Code LLZ 4. Legally Marketed Predicate Device Trade Name Volpara Imaging Software 510(k) # K152028 Clearance Date 10/26/2015 Classification Name System, Image Processing, Radiological… | 2015 |
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 27 years and passes through 9 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.3 years on median.
- 7 of the 21 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K152028.
How does its category compare?
All LLZ devicesLLZ System, Image Processing, Radiological: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, 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?
Insight BD is a software application for the volumetric density assessment of digital x-ray images of the breast to aid health care professionals in the assessment of breast tissue composition. Insight BD is not a diagnostic aid and should be used only as adjunctive information when the final assessment of breast density category is made visually by medical professionals.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K172832 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K172832: Insight BD.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K172832
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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