K020243 · Eradlink, Inc. · LMA · Mar 5, 2002 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K020243
Device Name
LASERPRO 16
Applicant
Eradlink, Inc.
Product Code
LMA · Radiology
Decision Date
Mar 5, 2002
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2030
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The LaserPro 16 Laser Film Digitizer is intended to be used in a Radiological Laboratory or Doctors office to read and digitize gray scale images from conventional x-rays for transmission to PC computer. The receiving computer allows the technician to add patient identification, review the x-ray at various rotations and options and compress the image using industry accepted techniques to an average file size of less than one megabyte. Compressed images are encapsulated in DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) format, which then may be transmitted via various communication protocols to other sites or archived by a PACS host.
Device Story
The eRadLink LaserPro 16 is a desktop laser film digitizer that converts conventional radiographic film into 16-bit digital grayscale images. The device uses a laser beam light source and a sealed optic path to scan film (2 to 14 inches wide; up to 52 inches long) driven by a clocked stepping motor. The system outputs digital data in DICOM format to a host PC. Operated by technicians in radiological labs or clinics, the device allows for patient ID entry, image rotation, and compression (JPEG/Wavelet) on the host computer. The digitized images facilitate remote transmission and archiving via PACS, enabling healthcare providers to review x-rays digitally, potentially improving workflow efficiency and image accessibility.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance was validated using Stoeffer T4110 gray-scale strips, linearity test patterns, and typical x-ray film samples to demonstrate conformance to specifications. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Desktop laser digitizer; solid-state 35mW laser; fiber optic beam scan; 16-bit grayscale output; 116um spot size; 0.0-4.1 OD dynamic range. Connectivity via USB or Ethernet. Power: 85-264VAC. Compliant with UL260, CSA 22.2, TUV, IEC 601-1, and CISPR 11 Class B. Software supports DICOM, JPEG, and Wavelet compression.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in radiological laboratories or doctors' offices to digitize conventional x-ray film for transmission to a PC, subsequent network transmission, or PACS archiving. No specific patient population or contraindications provided.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A medical image digitizer is a device intended to convert an analog medical image into a digital format. Examples include systems employing video frame grabbers, and scanners which use lasers or charge-coupled devices.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls; voluntary standards—Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Std., Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) Std.). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
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# KO20243
# Appendix A. 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness (See next page)
MAR 5 2002
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Per Title 21 CFR 807 . 92, the following is the 510(k) Summary for the Laser Film Digitizer manufactured by Clinical Laser Systems and marketed by eRadLink Inc. under the trade-name eRadLink LaserPro 16:
| (1) | SUBMITTER: | eRadLink Inc.<br>22750 Hawthorne Blvd.<br>Torrance, California 90505-<br>Phone: 310-373-5673<br>Fax: 310-373-9763 |
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| | CONTACT: | Albert Kouba<br>Regulatory Affairs |
19529 Chaparral Circle Penn Valley, California 95946 Phone: 530-432-3791 530-432-4046 Fax:
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18 DEC 2001 SUBMISSION DATE:
#### DEVICE NAME: (2)
TRADE NAME: eRadLink LaserPro 16
COMMON NAME: Laser Film Digitizer
CLASSIFICATION NAME: Digitizer, Image, Radiological (per regulation 21 CFR 892.2030) (Class II device)
PRODUCT CODE:
Lumiscan 75 (510(k) number Not Known) PREDICATE DEVICE: (3) DI-2000 (Software application - 510(k) Number K980213) Lumisys Inc. 225 Humboldt Court Sunnyvale, California 94089
LMA
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION: (4)
The eRadLink LaserPro 16 is a digitizing scanner that converts radiographic film transparency images to digital format. This is accomplished by utilizing a laser beam light source and a proprietary sealed optic path. There are no internal lenses, mirrors, or electro-optic devices. The new technology provides superior image quality, requires no internal optics cleaning, no optical alignment and is inherently highly accurate and reliable.
Film, from a minimum of 2 inches to a maximum of 14 inches in width and, from a minimum of 2 inches to a maximum of over 52 inches in length is driven passed the scanning laser beam by a clocked, stepping motor. Scanned data is electronically converted from analog to 16 bit digital gray scale and transmitted to the host computer in DICOM format.
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K020243
#### INTENDED USE OF DEVICE (ર)
The LaserPro 16 Laser Film Digitizer is intended to be used in a Radiological Laboratory or Doctors office to read and digitize gray scale images from conventional x-rays for transmission to PC computer. The receiving computer allows the technician to add patient identification, review the x-ray at various rotations and options and compress the image using industry accepted techniques to an average file size of less than one megabyte. Compressed images are encapsulated in DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) format, which then may be transmitted via various communication protocols to other sites or archived by a PACS host.
### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE TO PREDICATE DEVICE -(6) HARDWARE
Table - A illustrates the comparative equivalence of the LaserPro 16 to the Predicate device Hardware.
| Feature | eRadLink | Lumisys | |
|-----------------|-----------------------------------|--------------------------|--|
| Product Name | LaserPro 16 | Lumiscan 75 | |
| 510(k) Number | | Not Known | |
| Dimensions | 12"(h) x 18"(w) x 12"(d) | 16"(h) x 21"(w) x 29"(d) | |
| Weight | 30 lbs. (13.6 kg) | 90 lbs. (40.9 kg) | |
| Power | 85-264vac 2.8A 47-63 Hz | 110-120vac 1A 50/60 Hz | |
| Scan Size | 2" x 2" (min), 14" x 15' (max) | 7" x 7" (min), 14" x 36" | |
| Spot Size | 116 um | 100 um | |
| Dynamic Range | 0.0-4.1 OD | 0.5 - 3.8 OD | |
| Gray Scale | 8, 12, or 16 bits | 12 bits | |
| Digitizing Rate | 100 lines/sec (16 bit gray scale) | 115 lines/sec | |
| Laser | 35 mw Solid State | He-Ne Laser | |
| Beam Scan | Fiber Optics | Galvanometer | |
| Pixel/mm | 8.6 | 10.09 | |
| Interface | USB or Ethernet | PCISA or SCSI | |
# Table A - Hardware Comparison of LaserPro 16 to Predicate Devices
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### SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE TO PREDICATE DEVICE -(7) SOFTWARE
Table B illustrates the comparative equivalence of the LaserPro 16 to the Predicate device Software.
| Features | eRadLink | Lumisys |
|----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Product Name | eRadLink Medical<br>Internet Image &<br>Management<br>System | DI-2000 |
| 510(k) Number | - | K980213 |
| Patient Information - Add/Modify/Delete | Y | Y |
| Fax Report | N1 | Y |
| Print Dicom Image | N1 | Y |
| Image Rotate and Flip | Y | Y |
| Black/White Inversion | Y | Y |
| Multiple Image Display | N2 | Y |
| Dicom Send/Receive/Echo | Y | Y |
| Dicom Query User/Provider | Y | Y |
| Dicom Retrieve User/Provider | Y | Y |
| Dicom Print | N3 | Y |
| JPEG Compression lossy/lossless | Y | Y |
| iJPEG Compression | Y | Y |
| Wavelet Compression | Y | Y |
| Industry Standard Digital Communication<br>Support | Y | Y |
| Color Images | N | Y |
| Cine Loop Viewing | N | Y |
| Dicom Removable Media Support | N | Y |
| Measurement Tools | N4 | Y |
| Communication protocols | Y5 | Y5 |
# Table B - Software Comparison of LaserPro 16 to Predicate Devices
In progress
2 Dicom Viewer
3 Display only
4 Dicom Viewer
5 ADSL, Cable and Analog Modems and Phone Lines, ATM, ISDN, FDDL, Ethernet, Token Ring
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# (8) EFFECTIVENESS
Program testing and calibration using Stoeffer T4110 gray-scale strip, linearity test patterns and typical x-ray film samples has demonstrated the LaserPro's 16's conformance to its defined specifications.
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## (9) SAFETY
The LaserPro 16 is powered by an external power supply, which is UL260, CSA 22.2, The LaserFro To is powered by an externa: power safety and Class B for EMT requirements.
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The LaserPro 16 Scanner is currently under test for FCC Class A EMT, RFI and UL safety compliance.
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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
MAR 5 2002
Mr. Albert J. Kouba Regulatory Affairs eRadLink, Inc. 19529 Chaparral Circle PENN VALLEY CA 95946-9443 Re: K020243
Trade/Device Name: LaserPro 16 Laser Digitizing Scanner Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2030 Regulation Name: Medical image digitizer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 90 LMA Dated: January 22, 2002 Received: January 23, 2002
Dear Mr. Kouba:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at one of the following numbers, based on the regulation number at the top of this letter:
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| Other | (301) 594-4692 |
Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html.
Sincerely yours.
Nancy C Brogdon
Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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510(k) Number (if known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Device Name: __eRadLink LaserPro 16
## Indications for Use
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