Template: Instructions On Data Annotation (Machine Learning / AI)

Sven Piechottka IEC 62304 Templates Published November 15, 2023 AI , Machine Learning

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Instructions on Data Annotation

Intended Purpose:

The Instructions on Data Annotation specify the way in which datasets shall be annotated by medical experts to
apply labelling required for the training of the machine learning model. It provides a standard annotation
style, including the accuracy and form of annotation. Annotation requirements shall be specific enough to
enable any given third party to evaluate the quality of annotation. The guidelines shall als provide a
reasoning for the selection of labels and the methodology used to derive the ground truth for model
development.

Relevant other documentation:

  • SOP Machine Learning Model Development
  • Intended Use
  • Instructions on Data Acquisition

Note: This is an example of content that could be considered for a specific use case. All content has to be
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format of a slides presentation in order to easily include helpful images.

General Information

Annotation experts shall draw segmentations around the following findings:

  • Tumors
  • Other suspicious findings
  • (...)

Annotation experts must make sure to segment all visible findings as missing a possible findings will lead to
an algorithmic classification as unsuspicious and decreased model performance.

Annotation experts shall NOT segment the following findings:

  • Benign finding XYZ
  • (...)

Tumors

Annotation instructions:

  • Ensure that the segmentation captures the entire tumor
  • (...)

Document the following information:

  • Tumor classification
  • Biopsy information
  • Confidence level
  • (...)

Other Suspicious Findings

Annotation instructions:

  • Ensure that the segmentation captures the entire finding
  • (...)

Document the following information:

  • Type of suspicious finding
  • Biopsy information
  • Confidence level
  • (...)

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Sven Piechottka

With a background in political and administrative sciences, my way into regulatory affairs started from a different angle. I focused on the promises of precision medicine during my final year of studies and first joined IBM to help leverage healthcare innovation projects across Germany.

I then gained most of my regulatory experience while working for Vara (before: Merantix Healthcare), where we built up a quality management system from scratch. For about three years, I coordinated regulatory affairs, led the ISO 13485 certification and CE certification of an AI-based radiology software, and served as data protection officer and quality management officer of the company.