K103711 · Sirona Dental Systems GmbH · OAS · Mar 22, 2011 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K103711
Device Name
ORTHOPHOS XG 3D / CEPH
Applicant
Sirona Dental Systems GmbH
Product Code
OAS · Radiology
Decision Date
Mar 22, 2011
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1750
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The ORTHOPHOS XG 3D/ Ceph is intended to produce two dimensional images and three dimensional volume reconstructions, including partial volumes and selected projections of the dentomaxillofacial areas, for use in planning and diagnostic support. Image acquisition, modes include panoramic X-ray, cephalometric X-ray, specialized tomographic X-ray, and cone beam tomography X-ray. The system can also acquire carpal exposures. The system includes an X-ray source, flat panel X-ray detector, positioning devices, as well as interactive 3D reconstruction, processing, and archiving software.
Device Story
Dental computed tomography system; produces 2D (panoramic/cephalometric) and 3D (cone beam) images of teeth, jaw, and head. Device uses X-ray source and combi-sensor (line sensor for 2D, flat panel for 3D) mounted on motor-driven rotatable ring. Patient positioned via bite block, forehead/temple supports, and four class 1 laser localizers. Operator uses control panel for mode/program selection and height adjustment; exposure triggered via handhold push-button. PC software reconstructs 3D volumes and processes 2D images; data conveyed to SIDEXIS database for clinician review. Supports planning and diagnostic decision-making in dental/maxillofacial clinical settings. Benefits include integrated multi-modal imaging capabilities in single device.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only; system-level testing performed using test phantoms to evaluate exposure equality against predicate devices (ORTHOPHOS XG Plus DS and GALILEOS).
Technological Characteristics
Dental X-ray system; 2D line sensors and 3D flat panel detector. Conical X-ray beam. Class 1 laser localizers. Biocompatible patient-contact materials (ISO 10993-1). PC-based software for 3D reconstruction and 2D processing. Networked connectivity to SIDEXIS database. Height-adjustable support stand with rotatable ring.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring dentomaxillofacial imaging for diagnostic support and treatment planning, including panoramic, cephalometric, specialized tomographic, cone beam CT, and carpal exposures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A computed tomography x-ray system is a diagnostic x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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## 510(k) Summary for Sirona Dental Systems ORTHOPHOS XG 3D/ Ceph
MAR 2 2 2011
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Sirona Dental Systems GmbH Fabrikstrasse 31 D-64625 Bensheim Germany Contact Person: Fritz Kolle 49 6251 16 32 94 Telephone: Date Prepared: December 14, 2010
### રપ DEVICE NAME
| Proprietary Name: | ORTHOPHOS XG 3D / Ceph |
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| Common/Usual Name: | x-ray, tomography, computed, dental |
| Classification Name: | Computed tomography x-ray system |
#### 3 PREDICATE DEVICES
Sirona GALILEOS (K060892) and Sirona ORTHOPHOS XG"]48 DS (K033073)
### INTENDED USE ব
The ORTHOPHOS XG 3D/ Ceph is intended to produce two dimensional images and three dimensional volume reconstructions, including partial volumes and selected projections of the dentomaxillofacial areas, for use in planning and diagnostic support. Image acquisition, modes include panoramic X-ray, cephalometric X-ray, specialized tomographic X-ray, and cone beam tomography X-ray. The system can also acquire carpal exposures. The system includes an X-ray source, flat panel X-ray detector, positioning devices, as well as interactive 3D reconstruction, processing, and archiving software.
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### ട് Device Description and Function
The ORTHOPHOS XG 3D/ Ceph is a dental computed tomography system intended to produce X-rays for obtaining two dimensional images (panoramic and cephalometric) and three dimensional volume reconstructions of the teeth, jaw, and the head area, which includes dentomaxillofacial areas, for use in planning and diagnostic support. In 3D mode the OP XG 3D device generates a conical x-ray beam that rotates round the patient´s head within a certain angle.
The device comprises a combi sensor with 2D panoramic and cephalometric sensors and a flat panel sensor for 3D volume exposure. Five volume regions are defined by the geometry of the ORTHOPHOS XG 3D/ Ceph. Four class I laser beam light localizers serve for postioning the patient's head that may be fixed through bite block and adjustable forehead and temple supports.
From the obtained exposures in the 3D mode a three dimensional image is reconstructed and can be viewed as well as panoramic/cephalometric images. The constructed 3D volume and simulated projection exposures as well as panoramic/cephalometric data are conveyed to SIDEXIS and stored in the SIDEXIS data base.
An operator control panel allows height adjustment, selection of mode and program and indicates machine states.
A separate handhold push-button serves for exposure release.
An optional remote control is available.
Sirona Dental Systems 510(k) ORTHOPHOS XG 3D/ Ceph
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### 5.1 Scientific Concept
The underlying scientific concept is combining two exposure technologies, panoramic including cephalometric, (2D), and volumetric (3D), in one device. Volumetric exposures are obtained by cone-beam technology.
### 5.2 Physical and Performance Characteristics
# 5.2.1 Design
The ORTHOPHOS XG 3D/ Ceph comprises of a support stand to which a height adjustable sled is attached. The sled carries the patient fixation, the operator control panel (easy pad) and the motor driven rotatable ring. The X-ray source and a combi sensor are fixed to the ring. The combi sensor houses a panoramic and cephalometric line sensor (2D) and a flat panel sensor for volumetric exposures (3D). In 3D mode the OP XG 3D device generates a conical x-ray beam that rotates round the patient's head within a certain angle.
Four class 1 laser beam light localizers serve for positioning the patient's head that may be fixed through bite block and adjustable forehead and temple supports.
The exposure area is defined by the geometry of the ORTHOPHOS XG 3D/ Ceph. A control panel allows the user to select the exposure modes and the exposure factors, view the machine status information, control the height adjustment and turn on the laser indicator.
An optional remote control is available.
The PC software reconstructs the three dimensional image as well as processing panoramic/ cephalometric images. The constructed 3D volume and simulated projection exposures as well as panoramic/ cephalometric data are conveyed to SIDEXIS and stored in the SIDEXIS data base.
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# 5.2.2 Material Used
Materials that come into patent contact intentionally are biocompatible and evaluated according to ISO 10993-1: 2003, "Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process".
# 5.2.3 Physical Properties
Not applicable.
### SUMMARY OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS ರಿ
The ORTHOPHOS XG 3D/Ceph is a further development of the ORTHOPHOS XGPlus DS / Ceph (K033073) 1 and expands the device capabilities with the 3D function of GALILEOS (K060892).
In 2D mode the ORTHOPHOS XG 3D /Ceph provides the same 2D operating principles and programs as the predicate device ORTHOPHOS XGRUS DS/Ceph.
In 3D mode the ORTHOPHOS XG 3D /Ceph provides an adapted program-subset of the GALILEOS and the same 3D operating principles as the predicate device GALILEOS.
The modified operator panel of the ORTHOPHOS XGP™s DS/Ceph now incorporates the 3D functionality in addition.
In the ORTHOPHOS XG 3D/Ceph a solid state flat panel image receptor replaces the image intensifier of the GALILEOS and is combined in a common housing with image receptors of the ORTHOPHOS XG°l45 DS / Ceph. The appropriate sensors are moved in the correct positions automatically according to mode and program selected.
ORTHOPHOS XG 3D/Ceph provides the selection of five volume regions whereas the GALILEOS provides these regions together in one volume.
<sup>1</sup> It includes the ORTHOPHOS XG 5DS / Ceph which provides a subset of programs.
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The X-ray generator of the ORTHOPHOS XGP™ DS / Ceph has been adapted in order to be capable of 3D scans and to have similar technical characteristics as the GALILEOS generator.
ORTHOPHOS XG 3D/Ceph has a smaller collimator opening in 3D mode compared with GALILEOS (smaller field of view and five volume regions).
An additional class I laser light beam localizer has been added to ORTHOPHOS XGPUS DS / Ceph that in conjunction with another one marks the Field of View in 3D mode.
The PC software performs same functions and algorithms as with the ORTHOPHOS XG 105 DS / Ceph in the 2D mode and GALILEOS in 3D mode. For the 3D mode the software has been adapted to the smaller field of view and the selection for five volume regions.
ORTHOPHOS XG 3D/Ceph offers a calculated panoramic view in combination with slices orthogonal to the panoramic curve ('transversal slices') as predicate GALILEOS.
ORTHOPHOS XG 3D/Ceph offers same functionality in viewing slices, projections and volume views.
### 7 NONCLINICAL TESTING
The ORTHOPHOS XG 3D/ Ceph system functions have been tested in a system test.
For both modes, 2D and 3D, exposures have been tested utilizing test phantoms. The tests evaluate the equality of exposures of proposed ORTHOPHOS XG 3D/ Ceph and predicate devices ORTHOPHOS XG" " DS/Ceph and GALILEOS.
For 3D mode additional tests has been performed taking into account FDA Guidance "Guidance for the Submission of 510(k)'s for Solid State X-ray Imaging Devices, Document issued on: August 6, 1999"
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### 8 CLINICAL TESTING
Clinical tests have not been performed.
### த CONCLUSION
Based on a comparison of intended use, indications, construction materials, principal of operations, features and technical data, the Sirona Dental ORTHOPHOS XG 3D /Ceph is safe and effective to perform its intended use as well as substantially equivalent to the Predicate Devices.
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Mr. Fritz Kolle Primary Contact Sirona Dental System GmbH Fabrikstrasse 3, D-64625 Bensheim GERMANY
MAR 2 2 2011
Re: K103711
Trade/Device Name: Orthophos XG 3D/ Ceph Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.1800 · Regulation Name: Extraoral source x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MUH Dated: December 14, 2010 Received: December 20, 2010
Dear Mr. Kolle:
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. Iisting of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into class II (Special Controls), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 800 to 895. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); and good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820). 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 Parts 801 and 809), please contact the Office of In Viro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety at (301) 796-5450. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
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You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely Yours,
Mary S Patel
Mary S. Pastel, Sc.D. Director Division of Radiological Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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510(k) Number (if known):
K.103711
ORTHOPHOS XG 3D/ Ceph Device Name:
Indications for Use:
The ORTHOPHOS XG 3D/ Ceph is intended to produce two dimensional images and three dimensional volume reconstructions, including partial volumes and selected projections of the dentomaxillofacial areas, for use in planning and diagnostic support. Image acquisition, modes include panoramic X-ray, cephalometric X-ray, specialized tomographic X-ray, and cone beam tomography X-ray. The system can also acquire carpal exposures. The system includes an X-ray source, flat panel X-ray detector, positioning devices, as well as interactive 3D reconstruction, processing, and archiving software.
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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510K. K103711
Sirona Dental Systems 510(k) ORTHOPHOS XG 3D/ Ceph
November 10, 2010
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