SIX — Digital Pathology Image Artifact Detection Software Device Class II

FDA Device Classification

FDA product code SIX covers "Digital Pathology Image Artifact Detection Software Device", a Class II medical device regulated under 21 CFR 864.3700. Submissions are reviewed by the Pathology panel. At least 1 recent 510(k) clearance has been granted under this product code.

Classification Details

Product Code
SIX
Device Class
Class II
Regulation Number
864.3700
Submission Type
Review Panel
PA
Medical Specialty
Pathology
Implant
No

Definition

Digital Pathology Image Artifact Detection Software device is an artificial intelligence-based software intended to identify specific artifacts in scanned digital whole slide images (WSIs) of pathology slides prepared from human samples. It is intended to identify WSIs that should undergo further evaluation for image quality prior to diagnostic review of the images by pathologists. Device output is not intended for use in diagnosis, prognosis, or prediction of disease.

Recent 510(k) Clearances

K-NumberApplicantDevice NameDate
K253561leica biosystems imagingAperio iQC DX SoftwareAugust 7, 2026