1717SGN / 1717SCN Digital Flat Panel X-ray Detector
Applicant
Rayence Co., Ltd.
Product Code
MQB · Radiology
Decision Date
Mar 27, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1680
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
1717SGN and 1717SCN Digital Flat Panel X-Ray Detector are indicated for digital imaging solution designed for general radiographic system for human anatomy. They are intended to replace film or screen based radiographic systems in all general purpose diagnostic procedures. Not to be used for mammography.
Device Story
1717SGN/1717SCN are digital flat-panel X-ray detectors; utilize scintillator coupled to a-Si TFT sensor to capture X-ray radiation; convert X-ray energy into digital RAW image files. Integrated into general radiographic systems (upright stands, tables, universal stands); operated by radiology staff in clinical settings. RAW output transmitted to separate console software for conversion to DICOM 3.0 files; used by radiologists for diagnostic analysis. Device modifications (smaller dimensions, lighter weight) compared to predicates; intended to improve handling and imaging performance. Benefits include enhanced spatial resolution and soft tissue contrast, facilitating accurate diagnostic conclusions.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical evidence consisted of a comparative review of plain radiographic images by a licensed US radiologist. Images from subject devices were compared to those from predicate devices using similar patient age groups and anatomical structures. Results indicated subject devices provided comparable or superior spatial resolution and soft tissue contrast, particularly in extremity films. Bench testing (MTF, DQE, NPS) per IEC 6220-1 also demonstrated superior performance metrics compared to predicates.
Indicated for digital imaging in general radiographic systems for human anatomy; intended to replace film/screen systems for general purpose diagnostic procedures. Contraindicated for mammography.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A stationary x-ray system is a permanently installed diagnostic system intended to generate and control x-rays for examination of various anatomical regions. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A radiographic contrast tray or radiology diagnostic kit intended for use with a stationary x-ray system only 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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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 27, 2015
Rayence Co., Ltd. % Mr. Dave Kim Medical Device Regulatory Affairs Mtech Group 8310 Buffalo Speedway HOUSTON TX 77025
Re: K150150
Trade/Device Name: 1717SGN / 1717SCN Digital Flat Panel X-ray Detector Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1680 Regulation Name: Stationary x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MQB Dated: January 20, 2015 Received: January 23, 2015
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Robert A Ochs
Robert Ochs. Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K150150
Device Name
1717SGN / 1717SCN Digital Flat Panel X-ray Detector
Indications for Use (Describe)
1717SGN and 1717SCN Digital Flat Panel X-Ray Detector are indicated for digital imaging solution designed for general radiographic system for human anatomy. They are intended to replace film or screen based radiographic systems in all general purpose diagnostic procedures. Not to be used for mammography.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| <span></span> | Prescription Use (Part 21 CER 801 Subpart D) |
|---------------|----------------------------------------------|
| <span></span> | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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### 1. 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92.
Date 510k summary prepared: March 19, 2015
Submitter's Name, address, telephone number, a contact person:
| Submitter's Name : | Rayence Co., Ltd. |
|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| Submitter's Address: | 14, Samsung 1-ro 1-gil, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea |
| Submitter's Telephone: | +82-31-8015-6459 |
| Contact person: | Mr. Kee Dock Kim / RA Team Manager / +82-31-8015-6459 |
| Official Correspondent: | Dave Kim (davekim@mtech-inc.net) |
| (U.S. Designated agent) | |
| Address: | 8310 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77025 |
| Telephone: | +713-467-2607 |
| Fax: | +713-583-8988 |
Name of the device, including the trade or proprietary name if applicable, the common or usual name and the classification name, if known:
| Trade/proprietary name: | 1717SGN / 1717SCN |
|-------------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Digital Flat Panel X-ray Detector |
| Classification Name : | 21CFR892.1680 / Stationary x-ray system |
| Product Code: | MQB |
#### Predicate Device :
| Manufacturer | : Samsung Mobile Display Co., Ltd. |
|---------------|------------------------------------|
| Device | : LLX240AB01 & LTX240AA01-A |
| 510(k) Number | : K102587 & K090742 |
| Decision Date | : DEC 1, 2010 & SEP 18, 2009 |
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### 2. Device Description
1717SGN and 1717SCN digital solid state X-ray detectors are based on flat-panel technology. Both radiographic image detector and processing units consist of a scintillator coupled to an a-Si TFTsensor. A digital flat panel X-ray detector needs to be integrated with a radiographic imaging system. It can be utilized to capture and digitalize X-ray images for radiographic diagnosis. The RAW files can be further processed as DICOM compatible image files by separate console SW (not part of this 510k submission) for a radiographic diagnosis and analysis.
## 3. Indication for use
1717SGN and 1717SCN Digital Flat Panel X-Ray Detector is indicated for digital imaging solution designed for general radiographic system for human anatomy. It is intended to replace film or screen based radiographic systems in all general purpose diagnostic procedures. Not to be used for mammography.
### 4. Summarv of Design Control Risk management
1717SGN and 1717SCN digital X-ray detectors are the modification version of LLX240AB01(K102587) and LTX240AA01-A(K090742), respectively.
1717SGN and 1717SCN are slightly smaller in dimensions and substantially lighter in weight than LLX240AB01(K102587) and LTX240AA01-A(K090742).
The risks and the hazardous impact of the device modification were analyzed with FMEA method. The specific risk control and protective measures to mitigate the risks from the modification were reviewed and implemented in the new product design phase. The overall assessment concluded that all risks and hazardous conditions identified arising from the design change were successfully mitigated and accepted.
# 5. Summary of the technological characteristics of the device compared to the predicate device:
1717SGN and 1717SCN detector described in this 510(k) have the same indications for use and similar technical characteristics as each predicate device, LLX240AB01(K102587) and LTX240AA01-A(K090742) flat panel detector, manufacturerd by Samsung Mobile Display Co., Ltd.
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#### 5.1 Scintillator layer
1717SGN and 1717SCN detector have same Hardware, Software and components except the type of the scintillator layer.
( *scintillator : a phosphor that produces scintillations)
| Scintillator Layer Type | Proposed | Predicate |
|--------------------------------------|----------|--------------|
| Gd2O2S:Tb<br>(Gadolinium Oxysulfide) | 1717SGN | LLX240AB01 |
| CsI<br>(Cesium Iodide) | 1717SCN | LTX240AA01-A |
#### Dimensions and Weight 5.2
| | | Proposed<br>1717SGN | Predicate<br>LLX240AB01 |
|--------------|------------|---------------------|-------------------------|
| | | 1717SCN | LTX240AA01-A |
| Detector | Model name | 1717SGN | LLX240AB01 |
| | W x L x H | 460 X 460 X 15.5 | 500 x 496.6 x 45mm |
| | Weight | 4 kg | 14.5kg |
| Power supply | Model name | RS1717 | SPS01 |
| | W x L x H | 188 X 92 X 41.5 | 290 x 245 x 68 mm |
| | Weight | 0.5 kg | 4 kg |
#### 5.3 Power Requirements (Power supply)
| | | Proposed | Predicate |
|-----------------|------------|-----------------------------|------------------------------------|
| | | 1717SGN<br>1717SCN | LLX240AB01<br>LTX240AA01-A |
| Power<br>supply | Model name | RS1717 | SPS01 |
| | W x L x H | AC 100 - 240 V~,<br>50/60Hz | AC100-120 / 220-240 V~,<br>50/60Hz |
#### 5.4 Proposed Labeling
| | Proposed | Predicate |
|--|----------|--------------|
| | 1717SGN | LLX240AB01 |
| | 1717SCN | LTX240AA01-A |
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#### 5.5 Comparison table
| | Proposed | Predicate | |
|----------------|----------|--------------|--|
| Characteristic | 1717SGN | LLX240AB01 | |
| | 1717SCN | LTX240AA01-A | |
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| 510(k) number | LLX240AB01 | K102587 | | |
|----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
| | LTX240AA01-A | K090742 | | |
| Intended Use | 1717SGN and 1717SCN Digital<br>Flat Panel X-Ray Detector is<br>indicated for digital imaging<br>solution designed for general<br>radiographic system for human<br>anatomy. It is intended to replace<br>film or screen based radiographic<br>systems in all general purpose<br>diagnostic procedures. Not to be<br>used for mammography. | Digital Flat Panel X-Ray Detector is<br>indicated for digital imaging solution<br>designed for general radiographic<br>system for human anatomy. It is<br>intended to replace film or screen based<br>radiographic systems in all general<br>purpose diagnostic procedures. Not to<br>be used for mammography. | | |
| Manufacturer | Rayence Co., Ltd. | Samsung Mobile Display Co., Ltd. | | |
| Detector Type | Amorphous Silicon, TFT | Amorphous Silicon, TFT | | |
| Scintillator | 1717SGN<br>1717SCN | Gd2O2S:Tb<br>CsI:Tl | LLX240AB01<br>LTX240AA01-A | Gd2O2S:Tb<br>CsI:Tl |
| Imaging Area | 17 x 17 inches | | | |
| Pixel matrix | 3072 x 3072 (9 million) | | | |
| Pixel pitch | 127 µm | | 143 µm | |
| Resolution | 3.9 lp/mm | | 3.5 lp/mm | |
| A/D conversion | 14 / 16 bit | | 14 bit | |
| Preview time | ≤2 | | 5 seconds per Image | |
| Data output | RAW<br>*The RAW files are convertible into<br>DICOM 3.0 by console S/W | | RAW<br>*The RAW files are convertible into DICOM<br>3.0 by console S/W | |
| Dimensions | 460 × 460 × 15.5 mm | | 500 x 496.6 x 45 mm | |
| Weight | 4 kg | | 14.5 kg | |
| Application | General Radiology system or Portable<br>system<br>Available with upright stand, table,<br>universal stand. | | General Radiology system or Portable system<br>Available with upright stand, table, universal<br>stand. | |
# 6.System requirements to operate with other radiographic system components
- 1) Recommended Generator Specification:
Energy range: 40~150kVp
- mA range 10~1000mA(depending on the generator power)
[NOTE] To our best knowledge, the detector is compatible with the X-ray generators with the specifications described above. If you have questions regarding the compatibility issue for other generators, please contact your Rayence representative.
- 2) Software Development Kit (Library's Software Interface) for third party viewing software Peripheral hardware: DaVinci detector connected via Ethernet card.
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CPU/Motherboard: 1 GHz (or faster) CPU, cache L2≥256KB RAM: ≥512MB, 2GB recommended Hard drive: no special requirements Display: At least 17-inch monitor is required. 21-inch monitor is suggested. OS: Windows 2K or XP professional Development environment: MS Visual C++ 6.0 or MS Visual Studio 2005
## 7. Summary of Performance Testing
1717SGN and 1717SCN Digital Flat Panel X-Ray Detector have the same indications for use, material, form factor, performance, and safety characteristics compared to the predicate devices, LLX240AB01 and LTX240AA01-A, respectively.
The non-clinical test report and clinical consideration report for each subject device were prepared and submitted to FDA separately to demonstrate the substantial equivalency of the subject devices compared to each respective predicate device. The non-clinical test report contains the MTF, DQE and NPS test results of 1717SGN and 1717SCN by using the identical test equipment and same analysis method described by IEC 6220-1. The comparative result of the MTF test for 1717SGN and 1717SCN detector with respective predicate demonstrated that the MTF of the both 1717SGN and 1717SCN performed better compared with the predicate devices. The DQE represents the ability to visualize object details of a certain size and contrast. 1717SGN demonstrated higher DQE performance than LLX240AB01 at all spatial frequencies as well as superior Signal-to Noise Ratio (SNR) transfer from the input to the output of the detector as a function of frequency. 1717SCN has higher DQE performance at high spartial frequencies, especially from 11p/mm to 3 lp/mm.
To further demonstrate the substantial equivalency of two devices, clinical images are taken from both subject devices and reviewed by a licensed US radiologist to render an expert opinion. Both the test subject (1717SGN and 1717SCN) and control group (LLX240AB01 and LTX240AA01-A) are evaluated and compared by taking sample radiographs of similar age groups and anatomical structures in accordance with the test protocol of diagnostic radiography evaluation procedure.
After comparing a broad review of plain radiographic images taken with 1717SGN / 1717SCN and LLX240AB01 / LTX240AA01-A, the images obtained with the 1717SGN / 1717SCN are comparable or superior to the same view obtained from a similar patient with the LLX240AB01 / LTX240AA01-A. In general, both the spatial resolution and soft tissue contrast are superior
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using the 1717SCN / 1717SCN digital flat panel detector. Specifically, the soft tissues on extremity films were seen with better clarity. There is no difficulty in evaluating a wide range of anatomic structures necessary to provide a correct conclusion.
Clinical images were provided; these images were not necessary to establish substantial equivalence based on the modifications to the device but they provide further evidence in addition to the laboratory performance data to show that the subject devices operate as indicated.
Based on the non-clinical bench testing supplemented by the clinical consideration and the outcome of a comparative review by an expert for both devices, the sponsor demonstrated that the subject devices operate as indicated and are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in terms of safety and effectiveness.
The manufacturing facility is in conformance with the design control procedure requirements and the relevant EPRC standards as specified in 21 CFR 802.30 and the records are available for review.
#### 8. Summary for any testing in the submission:
Electrical, mechanical, environmental safety and performance testing according to standard IEC 60601-1: 2005 + CORR.1(2006) + CORR(2007) (Medical electrical equipment Part 1:General requirements for basic safety and essential performance) was performed, and EMC testing were conducted in accordance with standard IEC 60601-1-2:2007.
Non-clinical & Clinical considerations according to FDA Guidance for the Submissions of 510(k)'s for Solid State X-ray Imaging Devices" was performed. All test results were satisfactory.
All test results were satisfactory
## 9. Conclusions:
In accordance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 CFR Part 807 and based on the information provided in this premarket notification Rayence Co., Ltd. concludes that 1717SGN / 1717SCN are safe and effective and substantially equivalent in comparison with LLX240AB01 / LTX240AA01-A, the predicate devices as described herein.
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