This product, diagnostic X-ray system, is radiation medical equipment used by a qualified / trained physician or technician on both adult and pediatric subjects for taking diagnostic X-rays. This product is used on hand (wrist), foot (ankle), shoulder, elbow, knee, and other body parts.
Device Story
Portable X-ray generator; used by radiologists, physicians, or technicians in clinical settings. Device consists of monobloc high-frequency generator and full-bridge inverter system; mounted on stand for positioning. Inputs: user-selected kV and mAs values via rotary switch interface. Device controls X-ray dose within hardware-limited ranges; processes output via internal software. Outputs: X-ray radiation for capture on conventional film or digital imaging detectors. Benefits: mobility allows bedside/point-of-care imaging; higher anode heat storage and performance specs compared to predicate enable efficient imaging workflows. Healthcare providers use output images for diagnostic decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence established via bench testing, including electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), electrical/mechanical safety (IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-3, 60601-2-28, 60601-2-54), and compliance with FDA EPRC performance standards (21 CFR 1020.30 and 1020.31).
Technological Characteristics
Monobloc high-frequency generator; medical full-bridge inverter system; automatic dynamic line voltage adjustment. User interface: rotary switch with 7-segment LED. Exposure switch: dual-stage deadman type. Compliance: IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-3, 60601-2-28, 60601-2-54. Software-based control. Dimensions/form factor: portable, stand-mountable.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by qualified/trained physicians or technicians on adult and pediatric patients for diagnostic X-ray imaging of extremities (hand, wrist, foot, ankle, shoulder, elbow, knee) and other body parts.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A mobile x-ray system is a transportable device system intended to be used to generate and control x-ray for diagnostic procedures. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
July 24, 2015
ECOTRON Co., Ltd. % Mr. Dave Kim Medical Device Regulatory Affairs Mtech Group 8310 Buffalo Speedway HOUSTON TX 77025
Re: K151038
Trade/Device Name: EPX-Series Mobile X-ray System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1720 Regulation Name: Mobile x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IZL Dated: June 19, 2015 Received: June 25, 2015
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K151038
Device Name Epx-series Mobile X-ray System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
This product, diagnostic X-ray system, is radiation medical equipment used by a qualified / trained physician or technician on both adult and pediatric subjects for taking diagnostic X-rays.
This product is used on hand (wrist), foot (ankle), shoulder, elbow, knee, and other body parts.
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EPX Series Diagnostic X-ray System: F1600, F2400, F2800, F3200, F4000, F5000
## SECTION 07
510(k) SUMMARY
SECTION 07 Page 1 / 8
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#### 1. Traditional 510(k) SUMMARY
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR Part 807.92.
Date 510K summary prepared : April 10, 2015
Submitter's Name, address, telephone number, a contact person:
| Submitter's Name : | ECOTRON Co, Ltd. |
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| Submitter's Address: | Rm 504, Hanshin IT Tower II, 47, Digital-ro 9-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, Korea |
| Submitter's Telephone: | Tel:+82-2-2025-3760 / Fax:+82-2-2025-3764 |
| Contact person: | Mr. Sang Bong Lee / RA Assist Mgr |
| Official Correspondent: | Dave Kim (davekim@mtech-inc.net) |
| 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: | EPX Series Mobile X-ray System<br>F1600, F2400, F2800, F3200, F4000, F5000 |
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| Regulation Name: | Mobile X-ray System |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.1720 |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | IZL |
| Predicate Device<br>Manufacturer: | JOB Corporation |
| Device: | PORTA 100HF |
| 510(k) Number: | K122697 |
| Decision Date: | Oct. 5, 2012 |
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## 2. Device Description
This product, portable X-ray generator, is radiation medical equipment which can only be used by professional radiologists. It controls and marks Xray dose within the range of X-ray exposure limited by hardware. Also it uses algorithm of X-ray output for processing and control. This portable Xray generator requires equipment for X-ray images. Small in size, this product is convenient to carry with, and suitable for being moved around. The main body used with a stand. And when attached to a stand, it is easy to adjust positioning for medical imaging.
#### 3. Indications for Use
This rroduct, diagnostic X-ray system, is radiation ment used by a qualified / trained physician or technician on both adult and pediatric subjects for taking diagnostic X-rays.
This product is used on hand (wrist), foot (ankle), shoulder, elbow, knee, and other body parts.
#### 4. Summary of Design Control Risk management
EPX mobile X-ray series have been developed to provide the mobility of X-ray users to patients while meeting the critical functional requirements and international safety standards The risks and the device design were analyzed with FMEA method. The specific risk control and protective measures to mitigate the risks from the device design and production phase were reviewed and implemented in the new product design phase. The overal assessment concluded that all risks and hazardous conditions identified arising from the design and production were successfully mitigated and accepted.
#### 5. Summary of the technological characteristics of the device compared to the predicate device:
EPX mobile X-ray series escribed in this 510(k) have the similar indications for use and technical characteristics as the predicate device, PORTA 100HF (K122697) manufactured by JOB Corporation.
#### 6. Substantial Equivalence
EPX Series mobile X-ray system conforms to the FDA recognized standards as like the predicate device. Based on the recognized standard conformity evidences related to electro-, mechanical-, clinical-, and risk management, it is confirmed that EPX Series is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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| Characteristics | EPX series Mobile X-ray System<br>(F1600, F2400, F2800, F3200, F4000, F5000) | | | | | | PORTA 100HF (K122697) , JOB<br>Corporation | SE-# | |
|----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|
| Intended Use | This product, diagnostic X-ray system, is radiation medical equipment used by<br>a qualified / trained physician or technician on both adult and pediatric subjects<br>for taking diagnostic X-rays.<br>This product is used on hand (wrist), foot (ankle), shoulder, elbow, knee, and<br>other body parts. | | | | | | Intended use by a<br>qualified/technician on both adult and pediatric subjects for taking<br>diagnostic X-rays | Simil<br>ar | |
| Energy Source | 110V~120V / 220V~240V,<br>Single 50/60 Hz | | | | | | 100V-120V or 200V-240V<br>Single 50/60 Hz | Same | |
| User Interface | Up and down Rotary switch for kV and mAs value with 7 segment LED | | | | | | Up and down Rotary switch for kV<br>and mAs value with 7 segment<br>LED | Same | |
| Exposure switch | Dual stage, deadman type with curled cable. | | | | | | Dual stage, deadman type with<br>curled cable. | Same | |
| Controls | Software based | | | | | | Software based | Same | |
| Construction | Monobloc HF generator, Medical full bridge inverter system | | | | | | Monobloc HF generator, Medical<br>full bridge inverter system | Same | |
| High Voltage<br>Adjustment | High frequency inverter | | | | | | High frequency inverter | Same | |
| Line Voltage<br>Adjustment | Automatic, Dynamic | | | | | | Automatic, Dynamic | Same | |
| Exposure times | F1600 | F2400 | F2800 | F3200 | F4000 | F5000 | 0.01 - 2.50 sec, 32 steps | | |
| (sec) | 0.01~2.46<br>sec,<br>20steps | 0.01-4.0<br>sec,<br>25steps | 0.01-3.57<br>sec,<br>25steps | 0.01-3.2<br>sec,<br>25steps | 0.01-4.0<br>sec,<br>25steps | 0.01-5.0<br>sec,<br>25steps | | Simil<br>ar | |
| Tube Potential | F1600 | F2400 | F2800 | F3200 | F4000 | F5000 | 40-100kV (2kV step) | Simil<br>ar | |
| (kV) | 40-90kV<br>(1kV step) | 40-100kV<br>(1kV step) | 40-120kV<br>(1kV step) | 40-100kV<br>(1kV step) | 50~110kV<br>(1kV step) | 50~110kV<br>(1kV step) | | | |
| Tube current | F1600 | F2400 | F2800 | F3200 | F4000 | F5000 | 30mA (40-66kV)<br>20mA (68kV – 100kV) | #1 | |
| | 12~30mA | 20~40mA | 14~40mA | 25~60mA | 20~80mA | 20~<br>100mA | | | |
| | F1600 | F2400 | F2800 | F3200 | F4000 | F5000 | | | |
| mAs | 0.4~32mAs | 0.4~100mAs | 0.4~100mAs | 0.4~100mAs | 0.4~100mAs | 0.4~100mAs | 0.3 mAs – 50 mAs | #2 | |
| X-ray tube | F1600 | F2400 | F2800 | F3200 | F4000 | F5000 | Toshiba D-124 | #3 | |
| | D-125 | D-125 | D-125 | D-205B | OX/110-15 | OX/110-15 | | | |
| Anode heat<br>storage | F1600 | F2400 | F2800 | F3200 | F4000 | F5000 | 20K HU | #4 | |
| | 50K HU | 50K HU | 50K HU | 40k HU | 42k HU | 42k HU | | | |
| Focal Spot | F1600 | F2400 | F2800 | F3200 | F4000 | F5000 | 1.2mm | #5 | |
| | 1.2mm | 1.2mm | 1.2mm | 2.0mm | 1.8mm | 1.8mm | | | |
| Total Filtration | F1600 | F2400 | F2800 | F3200 | F4000 | F5000 | | | |
| | 3.3mm AL.Eq<br>@75kV | 3.3mm ALEq<br>@75kV | 3.3mm ALEq<br>@75kV | 3.3mm ALEq<br>@75kV | 3mm ALEq<br>@75kV | 3mm ALEq<br>@75kV | 2.5mm AL. eq. at 100kV | #6 | |
| Collimator | Complete with 30 sec. timer and cross indication line | | | | | | | Complete with 30 sec. timer and<br>cross indication line | Same |
| Performance<br>Standard | 21CFR 1020.30 | | | | | | | 21CFR 1020.30 | same |
| Electrical Safety | IEC 60601-1:<br>IEC 60601-1-3<br>IEC 60601-2-28<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-2-54 | | | | | | | IEC 60601-1:<br>IEC 60601-1-3<br>IEC 60601-2-28<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-2-7<br>IEC 60601-2-54 | #7 |
| X-ray Radiography | Conventional X-ray film or digital imaging detector | | | | | | | Conventional X-ray film or digital<br>imaging detector | same |
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# EPX Series Diagnostic X-ray System:
F1600, F2400, F2800, F3200, F4000, F5000
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## 7. Difference Discussion
| SE-# | SE discussion |
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| SE-#1, #2, | EPX Series mobile X-ray system performs similar or better compared to the predicate device in terms of performance<br>specifications. For EPX-F1600, the performance specification is almost identical to the predicate device In terms<br>of kV, tube current. EPX-F1600 provides more segmented kV step control compared to the predicate.<br>EPX-F2400<br>and EPX-F2800 have similar or higher capacity than the predicate device in terms of KV and tube current setting<br>which may require shorter patient exposure time.<br>EPX-F3200, EPX-4000 and EPX-F5000 are equipped with even higher performance specifications and higher tube<br>current control is possible. The high voltage controls X-ray penetration and thus the image. The<br>tube current and exposure time affect the dose and therefore the darkness of the image.<br>Such differences in performance do not raise additional risk concerns. |
| SE-#3, #4, #5 | F1600, F2400, and F2800 show the same effective focal spot. The effective focal spot for F3200, F4000, and<br>F5000 is larger than the predicate device. The effective focal spot size is controlled by the size of the actual focal<br>spot and the anode target angle. Larger effective focal spot results wider useful beam. EPX series has larger<br>anode heat storage than the predicate device. It refers to the capacity of the thermal energy of which the X-ray<br>tube must be able to support and dissipate during and after an exam. |
| SE-#6 | The minimum filtration reduces patient radiation dose by eliminating low energy that would otherwise be<br>absorbed by the patient's skin.<br>Positive means are determined through linear interpolation to provide that at least the minimum filtration needed<br>to achieve the above beam quality requirements is in the useful beam during each exposure, according to the HVL<br>provisions of 1020.30(m)(1). |
| SE-# 7 | IEC 60601-2-7 is withdrawn and replaced with IEC 60601-1 3rd Ed. |
#### 8. Summary of the technological characteristics of the device compared to the predicate device:
The indications for use, mechanical components, performances and safety characteristics of EPX mobile X-ray series described in this 510(() are similar to those of the predicate device.
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EPX Series Diagnostic X-ray System: F1600, F2400, F2800, F3200, F4000, F5000
The primary differences are the specifications of X-ray generator of the subject device. The performance specifications of the subject device are similar or higher than that of the such as the X-ray generator and X-ray tube ande heat content (Heating Unit),
These differences do not have an effect on safety and effectiveness compared to the predicate device.
## 9. Performance Testing/Data
Testing for verfication and validation of the device was found acceptable to substantial equivalence. Safety compliance checking (including EMC, and so on) was evaluated according to the IEC Standards. ECOTRON Co., Ltd certifies conformance to Voluntary Standards covering electrical and Mechanical safety. In conclusion is of electrical hazards was mitiqated and is substantially equivalent of the predicate device in terms of safety and effectiveness.
#### 10. Description of non-clinical tests.
EPX series diagnostic X-ray system has been tested for electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-54, IEC 60601-1-3, IEC 60601-2-28, and IEC 60601-1:2005.) The device also complies with FDA EPRC Performance Standard: 21 CFR 1020.30 and 31. The software validation and verification was also performed. The results of nonclinical testing indicate that the EPX series mobile X-ray system is as safe and effective as the predicate device.
Compliance evidences were submitted for the following standards:
- IEC 60601-1: Test Report issued by 3rd party testing lab A
- IEC 60601-1-2: Test Report issued by 3rd party testing lab A
- IEC 60601-1-3: Test Report issued by 3rd party testing lab A
- IEC 60601-2-54: Test Report issued by 3rd party testing lab A
- EPRC Standard: 21 CFR 1020.30 and 31: In-house Test Report A
- ISO 14971: Risk management file A
#### 11. Description of clinical tests.
No cinical data is necessary to effectiveness for purposes of determining substantial equivalence of the proposed modification. Bench testing was performed to assess the device safety and effectiveness.
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#### 12. Conclusion as to Substantial Equivalence
EPX SERIES are substantially equivalent to the predicate device PORTA 100 HF (K122697). These 2 devices are very similar in the intended use, the design principle, the perfornance and the applicable standards. Some characteristics, for exer interfaces and the capacity of X-ray generator and X-ray tube are different. However the compliance demonstrations and description of nonclinical review result in this submission that these differences do not raise any new questions of safety and effectiveness. Therefore, ECOTRON CO., LTD. concludes EPX series of mobile X-ray system are substantially equivalent with the predicate device PORTA 100 HF (K122697) of JOB Corporation.
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8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.