PORTABLE SUPINE PATIENT SUPPORT AND CASSETTE HOLDER
Applicant
Jddb Manufacturing, Inc.
Product Code
IXA · Radiology
Decision Date
Sep 10, 2008
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1850
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Portable Supine Patient Support and Cassette Holder is a supine support device intended to lay flat on a flat surface to hold and position a radiographis cassette, also to hold and position a patient for radiographic x-ray exposure. I intended for medical use.
Device Story
Portable, non-ionizing radiographic support device; facilitates scoliosis spine radiography. Components: head support, rectangular cassette holder (94cm x 40.5cm), foot support, removable carbon fiber cover top. Device placed on flat surface; patient positioned supine on carbon fiber top for x-ray exposure. Carbon fiber material ensures radiotranslucency. Used by clinicians in hospitals, orthopedic clinics, and chiropractic offices. Benefits: provides stable patient positioning and cassette alignment for diagnostic imaging.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Radiotranslucency testing performed on carbon fiber material samples (2.63mm and 2.76mm thickness) to verify compliance with 21 CFR 1020.30(n) Table 2 criteria for tabletop radiolucency (Al equivalence < 1.2mm for stationary or < 1.7mm for movable/articulated).
Technological Characteristics
Portable supine support; carbon fiber construction. Dimensions: 94cm x 40.5cm. Radiotranslucency: < 1.2mm Al equivalent (stationary) or < 1.7mm Al equivalent (movable/articulated). Conforms to ISO 4090:2001. Non-powered, mechanical device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring supine positioning for radiographic x-ray exposure of the spine, including scoliosis radiography. Used in children's hospitals, general hospitals, rehabilitation institutions, orthopedic clinics, chiropractic offices, and spine/scoliosis clinics.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A radiographic film cassette is a device intended for use during diagnostic x-ray procedures to hold a radiographic film in close contact with an x-ray intensifying screen and to provide a light-proof enclosure for direct exposure of radiographic film.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). 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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# K081557
SEP 1 0 2008
# 1. Company Identification
JDDB Manufacturing, Inc. 446 W. 1280 Place Chicago, Illinois Tel: 816-914-4871-7413 Fax: 773-264-5751
# 2. Official Correspondent
Jacquin C. Youngblood-Johnson (Ms.) Post Office Box 277782 Riverdale, Illinois 60827-7782
# 3. Date of Submission
September 2, 2008
# 4. Device Trade Name
Portable Supine Patient Support and Cassette Holder
#### 5. Common Name
Scoliosis Supine Cassette Holder
### 6. Classification
Radiographic film cassette, Class II per CFR 892.1850.
### 7. Applicable Standard
Voluntary standard to which the Portable Supine Patient Support and Cassetti Holder conforms is: ISO 4090:2001
# 8. Intended Use
The Portable Supine Patient Support and Cassette Holder is a supine support device intended to lay flat on a flat surface to hold and position a radiographis cassette, also to hold and position a patient for radiographic x-ray exposure. I intended for medical use.
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# 9. Description of Device
The Portable Supine Patient Support and Cassette Holder is a portable, nonionizing radiation device used for scoliosis radiography of the spine. The device consists of a head support, a rectangular cassette holder (94cm×40.5cm), which will hold the cassette, a foot support, and a removable cover top on top of the cassette holder.
# 10. Substantial Equivalence to Predicate Device
The Portable Supine Patient Support and Cassette Holder is substantially equivalent to Trimax Radiographic Cassette; 510(K) number: K980722.
# 11. Technical Characteristics
The technical characteristics of the Portable Supine Patient Support and Cassette Holder would be the same as those for the predicate device for the cassette. However, the cover top the patient will be positioned on top of, for the radiograph exposure, is made of carbon fiber material. Singled layer of carbon fiber material (2.76mm) moets the radiotranslucency requirements of 21 CFR Ch. 1 1 1020.30 (n) Table 2 (2008) criteria for "Tabletop, movable, without articulated joints" as well as Tabletop, with radiolucent panel having one articulated joint" since it is not greater than 1.7mm Al equivalent. The data also indicates that a single layer does meet the radiotranslucency requirement as "Tabletop, stationary, 'without articulated joints" since it does not exceed 1.2 mm Al equivalent. Data attached for two samples of carbon fiber material. I onl made reference to one sample in this writing because of space.
# 12. Who Will Use Device
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Children Hospitals, Regular Hospitals, Rehabilitation Institutions, Hospitals for Crippled Children, Orthopedic Clinics, Chiropractic Offices, and Spine/ Scolios 111, Clinics.
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| | K & S Associates, Inc. |
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#### RADIO TRANSLUCENCY TEST
| Submitted By: | Jacquin Youngblooc-Johnson<br>JDDE Manufacturing, Inc.<br>446 West 128th Place<br>Chicago, IL | Received: | 06-Mar-08 |
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| P.O. #: | 401555 | Report #: | 80579 |
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| | K & S Associates, Inc. | | Test #:<br>Test Date | D080614<br>07-Mar-08 |
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| | | RADIO-TRANSLUCENCY TEST | | |
| Submitted By: | Jacquin Youngblood-Johnson |
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| | JDDB Manufacturing, Inc.<br>446 West 128th Place |
| | Chicago, IL |
| P.O. #: | 401658 |
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| Sample: | JPI 6"X6" |
| Procedure: | GL7 |
| | | Received: | 06-Mar-08 |
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| | | Report #: | 80580 |
| TEMPERATURE: | 19.4 °C |
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| PRESSURE: | 745.7 mmHg |
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
SEP 1 0 2008
Ms. Jacquin C. Youngblood-Johnson President JPI America, Inc. 141 - A Central Avenue FARMINGDALE NY 11735
Re: K081557
Trade/Device Name: Portable Supine Patient Support and Cassette Holder Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1850 Regulation Name: Radiographic film cassette Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IXA Dated: May 22, 2008 Received: June 3, 2008
#### Dear Ms. Youngblood-Johnson:
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 such 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.
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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.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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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Sincerely vours.
hope M. Whang
Joyce M. Whang, Ph.D. Acting Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K081557
Device Name: Portable Supine Patient Support and Cassette Holder
ludications for Usessupine support intended to lay flat on a surface to i hold and position radiographic cassette, also to hold and position patient for radiographic exposure for medical use.
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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