21.3 INCH (54 CM) INCH MONOCHROME DIGITAL MAMMOGRAPHY LCD MONITOR MS35i2 (ML21035)
Applicant
Jvckenwood Corporation
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Jan 6, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
21.3 inch (54 cm) inch Monochrome Digital Mammography 3M pixel driving techniques enabling 9M sub-pixels to be driven independently. MS35i2 (ML21035) is intended to be used in displaying and viewing medical images for diagnosis by trained medical practitioners. It is to be used in digital mammography PACS and modalities including FFDM.
Device Story
The MS35i2 is a 21.3-inch monochrome LCD monitor designed for high-resolution medical imaging, specifically digital mammography. It receives image data via DVI or DisplayPort interfaces from PACS or imaging modalities. The device features an LED backlight and sub-pixel driving technology that allows 9 million sub-pixels to be addressed independently. It includes integrated Front Sensors and Ambient Light Sensors to facilitate automatic grayscale calibration and luminance stabilization, ensuring compliance with DICOM GSDF. Used in clinical environments by radiologists and medical practitioners, the monitor provides high-luminance, high-contrast visual output to support diagnostic decision-making. The device is maintained using dedicated QC software (Medivisor Nx) to ensure consistent image quality over time.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance was validated through system and performance tests, including luminance uniformity, geometric distortion, reflectance, noise, and chromaticity, based on AAPM-TG18 standards. Calibration accuracy using the integrated Front Sensor was verified against external sensors. No clinical data was required or provided.
Technological Characteristics
21.3-inch monochrome AMLCD; LED backlight; 1536 x 2048 resolution; 10.3-bit grayscale (1276 gradations); DVI-D and DisplayPort connectivity; integrated Front Sensor and Ambient Light Sensor; USB hub (1 upstream, 2 downstream); power supply 100-240V AC. Complies with ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 and AAPM-TG18 standards for medical displays.
Indications for Use
Indicated for trained medical practitioners to display and view medical images for diagnosis in digital mammography PACS and modalities including FFDM.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A medical image management and processing system is a device that provides one or more capabilities relating to the review and digital processing of medical images for the purposes of interpretation by a trained practitioner of disease detection, diagnosis, or patient management. The software components may provide advanced or complex image processing functions for image manipulation, enhancement, or quantification that are intended for use in the interpretation and analysis of medical images. Advanced image manipulation functions may include image segmentation, multimodality image registration, or 3D visualization. Complex quantitative functions may include semi-automated measurements or time-series measurements.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls; voluntary standards—Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Std., Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) Std., Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Test Pattern).
Predicate Devices
20.8 inch Monochrome Digital Mammography LCD Monitor MS33i2 (ML21033) (K112145)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# TOTOKU
K133686
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JAN - 6 2014
## 510(k) SUMMARY
| Submitted Information: | JVC KENWOOD CORPORATION<br>3-12, MORIYA-CHO, KANAGAWA-KU,<br>YOKOHAMA-SHI, KANAGAWA, 221-0022 JAPAN |
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| Contact Person: | Tsukasa Tashiro, General Manager<br>Email: tashiro.tsukasa@jvckenwood.com<br>Tel: +81.258.24.6611<br>Fax: +81.258.24.6617 |
| Date Prepared: | November 29, 2013 |
| Device Name: | 21.3 inch (54 cm) inch Monochrome Digital Mammography LCD<br>Monitor MS35i2 (ML21035) |
| Common Name: | MS35i2, ML21035 |
| Classification Name: | Class II<br>(Part 892 Radiology Devices<br>Sec. 892.2050 Picture Archiving and Communication System) |
| Predicate Device: | 20.8 inch Monochrome Digital Mammography LCD Monitor MS33i2<br>(ML21033) (K112145). |
| Device Description: | MS35i2 (ML21035) is a 21.3 inch (54 cm) monochrome LCD<br>monitor whose display resolution is 1536 x 2048 (landscape), 2048<br>x 1536 (portrait) supporting DVI (digital visual interface) and<br>DisplayPort. |
| Intended Use: | 21.3 inch (54 cm) inch Monochrome Digital Mammography 3M<br>pixel LCD Monitor with sub-pixel driving techniques enabling 9M<br>subpixels to be driven independently, MS35i2 (ML21035) is<br>intended to be used in displaying and viewing medical images for<br>diagnosis by trained medical practitioners. It is to be used in digital<br>mammography PACS and modalities including FFDM. |
| Substantial Equivalence: | MS35i2 (ML21035) shares the same characteristics with our<br>predicate device MS33i2 (K112145) except for the front bezel, LCD<br>panel and power supply. |
## JVC KENWOOD Corporation
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| | Substantial Equivalence Comparison | |
|-------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | 20.8 inch Monochrome<br>Digital Mammography LCD Monitor<br>MS3312 (ML21033) | 21.3 inch Monochrome<br>Digital Mammography LCD Monitor<br>MS3512 (ML21035) |
| 510(k) Number | K112145 | Not Known |
| Display Area | Horizontal: 318.0mm, Vertical: 423.9mm<br>Vertical: 423.9mm, Horizontal: 318.0mm | Horizontal: 324.864mm, Vertical: 433.152mm<br>Vertical: 433.152mm, Horizontal: 324.864mm |
| Input Signal | DVI-D, DisplayPort | DVI-D, DisplayPort |
| Maximum Display | 1536 x 6144 (Sub-pixel) dots at portrait display<br>6144 (Sub-pixel) x 1536 dots at landscape display | 1536 x 6144 (Sub-pixel) dots at portrait display<br>6144 (Sub-pixel) x 1536 dots at landscape display |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.207mm x 0.207mm | 0.2115mm x 0.2115mm |
| Scanning Frequency | DVI<br>46.6KHz, Vertical: 30Hz (Landscape)<br>61.9KHz, Vertical: 30Hz (Portrait)<br>93.1KHz, Vertical: 60Hz (Landscape)<br>123.9KHz, Vertical: 60Hz (Portrait)<br>DisplayPort<br>47.4KHz, Vertical: 30Hz (Landscape)<br>63.2KHz, Vertical: 30Hz (Portrait)<br>94.8KHz, Vertical: 60Hz (Landscape)<br>126.3KHz, Vertical: 60Hz (Portrait) | DVI<br>46.6KHz, Vertical: 30Hz (Landscape)<br>61.9KHz, Vertical: 30Hz (Portrait)<br>93.1KHz, Vertical: 60Hz (Landscape)<br>123.9KHz, Vertical: 60Hz (Portrait)<br>DisplayPort<br>47.4KHz, Vertical: 30Hz (Landscape)<br>63.2KHz, Vertical: 30Hz (Portrait)<br>94.8KHz, Vertical: 60Hz (Landscape)<br>126.3KHz, Vertical: 60Hz (Portrait) |
| Maximum Image Clock | 216MHz | 216MHz |
| Maximum Luminance | 1000 cd/m² | 1700 cd/m² |
| Luminance Calibration<br>(Optional) | Software: Medivisor Nx<br>Calibration Sensor (Optional): Chroma5 (X-Rite) | Software: Medivisor Nx<br>Calibration Sensor (Optional): Chroma5 (X-Rite) |
| Contrast Ratio | 900:1 | 1400:1 |
| Serial Communication | USB: Downstream port x 2, Upstream port x 1 | USB: Downstream port x 2, Upstream port x 1 |
| Grayscale | 10.3 bit (1276 gradation) | 10.3 bit (1276 gradation) |
| Safety Standard | UL60601-1, CSA C22.2 No. 601-1, FCC-B, VCCI-B, MDD/CE, | ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60601-1, FCC (Class B),<br>MDD/CE, VCCI-B (Class B) |
| Weight & Dimension | Net:<br>Approximately 12kg<br>474(W) x 468/530(H) x 220(D) mm (Landscape)<br>367(w) x 522/583(H) x 220(D) mm (Portrait)<br>Packed: Approximately 15Kg, 470(W) x 685 (H) x 345(D) | Net:<br>Approximately 12kg<br>474(W) x 468/530(H) x 220(D) mm (Landscape)<br>367(w) x 522/583(H) x 220(D) mm (Portrait)<br>Packed: Approximately 15Kg, 470(W) x 670(H) x 340(D) |
| Power Supply | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz | 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz |
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Similarities: MS35i2 (ML21035) employs the same tilt stand and back enclosure as those of predicate device MS33i2 (ML2103)
Differences:
MS35i2 (ML21035) employs a different front bezel, LCD panel and power supply
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MS35i2 (ML21035) can be considered to have equivalent display performances to those of the predicate device MS33i2 (ML21033) (K112145) due to the following reasons:
- a. The maximum display sizes (1536*6144 (Sub-pixel)) used for the both devices are same though the active area size (324.864mm (H) x 433.152mm (V)) for MS35i2 (ML21035) is larger than that for the predicate device (318.0mm (H) x 423.9mm (V)). The size difference between both devices will not affect the safety and effectiveness of MS3512 (ML21035).
- b. The DICOM calibrated luminance values of the both devices are the same (500 cd/m2) though the typical maximum luminance value (1700 cd/m2) is higher than that of the predicate device (1000 cd/m2). The higher luminance to be maintained constantly was realized by the employment of LED backlight deteriorating more slowly than conventional CCFL backlights.
- c. The LED backlight was newly employed instead of CCFL backlight because it is mercury-free, consumes less power and deteriorates more slowly. We have not recognized any adverse effects of the LED backlight on the quality of displayed images. Refer to "Technical Data" where several image quality characteristics of the proposed device are compared with those of the predicate device.
- d. The both devices display images in accordance with DICOM GSDF by default utilizing the factory calibrated display mode stored in lookup tables inside of them.
- e. Both devices support Digital Visual Interface (DVI) and DisplayPort.
As for the maintenance, the same QC software is used for both devices. Both devices have Front Sensor to stabilize the luminance.
As for built-in sensors, both devices have 2 (two) kinds of common sensors, Front Sensor and Ambient Light Sensor. Front Sensor is related to the maintenance or calibration and Ambient Light Sensor is used to measure the ambient light by Ix. Front sensor enables automatic grayscale calibration by measuring the luminance at the screen surface. Without Front sensor, the grayscale calibration process requires human intervention and the use of an external sensor. The accuracy data of the calibration with external sensors and that with Front Sensor is included in section 9 "Verification & Validation" in "Application".
The overall design of the MS35i2 (ML21035) was validated in accordance with internationally recognized Safety and EMC standards by third-party certifiers. Besides, JVC KENWOOD Corporation performed a range of system and performance tests to ensure that the MS3512 (ML21035) performs in accordance with its specifications. None of the tests revealed behaviors inconsistent with the expected performance.
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K133686
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| <b>Display System Description</b> | |
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| 1. Active-Matrix Liquid-Crystal Displays (AMLCD) panel manufacturer, technologyScreen size<br>and pixel pitch: | |
| Screen size: 433.152(H)mm x 324.864(V) mm at landscape display, 324.864(H)mm x<br>433.152(V)mm at portrait display, Pixel pitch: 0.0705mm(H) (sub-pixel pitch) x 0.2115(V) at<br>landscape display, 0.2115mm(H) x 0.0705(V) (sub-pixel pitch) at portrait display | |
| • Communicating ports: | |
| Serial communication: USB (upstream x1, downstream x2) | |
| 2. Graphics card and software | |
| • Digital-to-Analog converters: speed and precision: | |
| Only Digital operation, Digital to Analog converters are not provided. | |
| • Software included: calibration, QC/QA (procedures with required frequencies and action<br>limits): | |
| Totoku's calibration software called "Mediviser" optimizes the display's performance using<br>DICOM GSDF gamma and luminance. Calibration is recommended quarterly. | |
| • On-screen GUI: On-screen GUI is not provided. | |
| • Panel user controls: power switch | |
| <b>Technical Specification</b> | |
| 1. Measuring Equipment | |
| 2. Declared and actual (measured with test pattern in the screen) array size | |
| 3. Luminance response | |
| • max and min achievable luminance | |
| • max and min recommended (operational) luminance | |
| • intrinsic bit-depth of the panel | |
| • true output bit-depth by performing visual test with gradient test pattern | |
| • intrinsic luminance response at 256 digital values | |
| • conformance to a grayscale function (i.e., DICOM GSDF) at 256 digital values<br>and angular dependence of such conformance | |
| 4. Angular Dependencies | |
| • angular dependency o_f luminance | |
| 5. Luminance uniformity: | |
| based on AAPM-TG18 4.4 | |
| 6. Geometrical distortion: | |
| based on AAPM-TG18 | |
| 7. Display reflectance: | |
| based on AAPM-TG18 4.2.4 | |
| 8. Noise | |
| • pixel fill factor | |
| • noise power spectrum (weiner spectrum) | |
| 9. Veiling glare: | |
| based on AAPM-TG18 4.7.4 | |
| 10. Chromaticity | |
| based on AAPM-TG18 4.8.4 | |
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Dacument Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
January 6, 2014
JVC KENWOOD CORPORATION % Mr. Tsukasa Tashiro General Manager 3-12, Moriya-Cho, Kanagawa-Ku Yokohama-Shi, Kanagawa 221-0022 JAPAN
Re: K133686
Trade/Device Name: 21.3 inch (54 cm) inch Monochrome Digital Mammography LCD Monitor MS35i2 (ML21035)
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: November 29, 2013 Received: December 2, 2013
Dear Mr. Tashiro:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Sincerely yours,
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for
Janine M. Morris Director, Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: December 31, 2013 See PRA Statement on last page.
| 510(k) Number (if known) | K133686 |
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Device Name MS3512 (ML21035)
Indications for Use (Describe)
21.3 inch (54 cm) inch Monochrome Digital Mammography 3M pixel driving techniques enabling 9M sub-pixels to be driven independently. MS352 (ML21035) is intended to be used in displaying and viewing medical images for diagnosis by trained medical practitioners. It is to be used in digital mammography PAC'S and modalities including FFDM.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
🇿 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
[] Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED.
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