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501k Comprehensive | 510(k)

If a vendor can prove that their product is a Substantial Equivalent to a previously-cleared device, (called a predicate device)…

Abstract Syntax

Rules that are negotiated for exchanging DICOM objects. An Abstract Syntax specifies a specific SOP Class Name and UID.

Access to Radiology Information (ARI)

Provides consistent access to images and reports. The Access to Radiology Information (ARI) integration profile is part of the IHE…

Accession Number

In the DICOM framework, Accession Numbers play a critical role in maintaining the connection between patient diagnostic information, order details,…

Acquisition Modality

A device used to acquire medical images, It is a device or system that generates images of the internals of…

ACR-NEMA

ACR-NEMA: A predecessor of the DICOM Standard named for the two organizations (ACR and NEMA) that defined the standard. The…

ACSE

ACSE means Association Control Service Element, defined by OSI, which is used by DICOM to negotiate an Association. The Association…

Administrative Safeguards

When implementing HIPAA security the individual security requirements are divided into three categories: the administrative, physical and technical safeguards. The…