K151653 · Shenzhen RF Tech Co., Ltd. · MOS · Aug 7, 2015 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K151653
Device Name
8ch Foot Ankle Coil
Applicant
Shenzhen RF Tech Co., Ltd.
Product Code
MOS · Radiology
Decision Date
Aug 7, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1000
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
8ch Foot Ankle Coil manufactured by RFT is a receive-only RF surface coil designed for use with the SIGNA Pioneer only. 8ch Foot Ankle Coil is indicated to use for foot and ankle imaging. The nucleus excited is hydrogen.
Device Story
8ch Foot Ankle Coil is a receive-only RF surface coil for 3T MRI systems; specifically compatible with SIGNA Pioneer. Device consists of 8 phased array elements and integrated preamplifiers; includes base plate and various pads (ankle, foot, ramp, knee) for patient positioning. Coil conforms to patient anatomy to optimize signal reception. Operates by receiving hydrogen proton signals from foot/ankle anatomy during MRI scanning. Used in clinical imaging environments by trained MRI technicians/radiologists. Output is raw RF signal processed by the host MRI system into diagnostic images. Benefits include high-quality imaging of foot/ankle structures for clinical diagnosis.
Clinical Evidence
No formal clinical trials; bench testing and comparative imaging analysis performed. Bench tests included blocking network analysis, surface temperature testing (normal/unplugged), element signal checks, and max B1 field assessment. Comparative imaging analysis conducted in sagittal, coronal, and axial planes to demonstrate equivalence to predicate device anatomy imaging capabilities.
Technological Characteristics
Receive-only 8-channel phased array RF coil; 3T MR system compatible. Materials: Lexan 940 polycarbonate. Features active and passive PIN diode switching/blocking circuitry. Includes base plate and positioning pads. Sterilization method not specified. Connectivity: Proprietary interface for SIGNA Pioneer MRI system.
Indications for Use
Indicated for foot and ankle imaging in patients requiring MRI examination using a 3T MR system. No specific age or gender restrictions stated.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A magnetic resonance diagnostic device is intended for general diagnostic use to present images which reflect the spatial distribution and/or magnetic resonance spectra which reflect frequency and distribution of nuclei exhibiting nuclear magnetic resonance. Other physical parameters derived from the images and/or spectra may also be produced. The device includes hydrogen-1 (proton) imaging, sodium-23 imaging, hydrogen-1 spectroscopy, phosphorus-31 spectroscopy, and chemical shift imaging (preserving simultaneous frequency and spatial information).
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A magnetic resonance imaging disposable kit intended for use with a magnetic resonance diagnostic device 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
June 28, 2016
Shenzhen RF Tech Co., Ltd. % Mr. Mike Gu Regulatory Affairs Manager OSMUNDA Medical Device Consulting Co., Ltd. 7th Floor, Jingui Business Building, No. 982 Congyun Road Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510420 CHINA
Re: K151653
Trade/Device Name: 8ch Foot Ankle Coil Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1000 Regulation Name: Magnetic resonance diagnostic device Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MOS Dated: July 8, 2015 Received: July 10, 2015
Dear Mike Gu:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of August 7, 2015.
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,
Robert Ochs
Robert Ochs, Ph.D. 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
510(k) Number (if known) K151653
Device Name 8ch Foot Ankle Coil
Indications for Use (Describe)
8ch Foot Ankle Coil manufactured by RFT is a receive-only RF surface coil designed for use with the SIGNA Pioneer only. 8ch Foot Ankle Coil is indicated to use for foot and ankle imaging. The nucleus excited is hydrogen.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
] Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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| In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided: | |
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| I. SUBMITTER | |
| | Shenzhen RF Tech Co.,Ltd. |
| | 2-F,Bld4,Juhui Industrial Park, Tianliao, Guangming, Shenzhen, 518132 China |
| | Phone: (+86) 755-2664 1989 |
| | Fax: (+86)755-2664 2989 |
| Primary Contact Person: | Mike Gu |
| | Regulatory Affairs Manager |
| | OSMUNDA Medical Device Consulting Co., Ltd |
| | Tel: (+86) 20-6232 1333 |
| | Fax: (+86) 20-8633 0253 |
| Secondary Contact Person: | Mr.Ke Xi |
| | CEO |
| | Shenzhen RF Tech Co.,Ltd |
| Date Prepared: | May 08, 2015 |
| II. DEVICE | |
| Name of Device: | 8ch Foot Ankle Coil |
| Common/Usual Name: | Coil, Magnetic Resonance, Specialty |
| Classification Names: | Magnetic resonance diagnostic device (21 CFR 892.1000) |
| Regulation Class: | II |
| Product Code: | MOS |
| Model: | RFT Model Number: 10-F21457<br>GE Part Number: 5567773-2 |
| III. PREDICATE DEVICE | This device is manufactured by RFT and distributed by GE Medical Systems, LLC. |
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Traditional 510(k) Submission_ 8ch Foot Ankle Coil Primary predicate device: MRI'S FAC-127 Foot and Ankle Coils, K050514;
This predicate has not been subject to a design-related recall.
No reference devices were used in this submission.
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The 8ch Foot Ankle Coil is a surface coil used for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. It's tuned to image Proton nuclei in a receive-only configuration. It is comprised of 8 individual Phased Array coil elements which receive the signal from patient's foot or ankle. Preamplifiers are integrated in the coil. The geometry is optimized for use with parallel imaging techniques.
The 8ch Foot Ankle Coil receives foot or ankle signal through 8-element phased array under 3T static magnetic field and presents the foot or ankle images based on the above mentioned theory.
The 8ch Foot Ankle Coil comprises the coil and the base plate. The coil conforms to patients' anatomy, accommodating various foot contours while minimizing patient discomfort. The base plate separated from the coil part is used to place the patients' anatomy on the table.
The associated accessories include:
- -1 cable
- 1 baseplate, -
- -1 ankle pad,
- -1 foot pad,
- 1 ramp pad, -
- 1 knee pad support, -
- 1 strap. -
#### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
8ch Foot Ankle Coil manufactured by RFT is a receive-only RF surface coil designed for use with the SIGNA Pioneer only. 8ch Foot Ankle Coil is indicated to use for foot and ankle imaging. The nucleus excited is hydrogen.
The Indications for Use statement for the 8ch Foot Ankle Coil is not identical to the predicate device; however, the differences do not alter the intended diagnostic use of the device nor do they affect the safety and effectiveness of the device relative to the predicates. Both Indications for Use statements indicate that the device is intended to be used in conjunction with a 3T MR system to produce images of the knee and foot, and that the images can be interpreted by a trained physician.
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#### VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The 8ch Foot Ankle Coil employs the same technology as its predicate device K050514.
At a high level, the subject and predicate are based on the following same technological elements:
- . Receive phased array RF coils;
- Compatible with 3T MR systems ;
- . Active PIN diode switching blocking circuitry. Passive blocking circuitry;
- 8 channels;
- Lexan 940 polycarbonate housing material.
#### VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
## Biocompatibility testing:
The biocompatibility evaluation for the 8ch Foot Ankle Coil was conducted in accordance with the FDA Blue Book Memorandum #G95-1 "Use of International Standard ISO-10993, 'Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing," May 1, 1995, and International Standard ISO 10993-1 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process," as recognized by FDA. The battery of testing included the following tests:
- Cytotoxicity
- Sensitization
- Irritation
Under the conditions of the study, the result of biocompatibility testing demonstrated that the 8ch Foot Ankle Coil is not a sensitizer or an irritant, and is non-cytotoxic.
## Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on the 8ch Foot Ankle Coil. The device complies with the IEC 60601-1 standard for safety and the IEC 60601-1-2 standard for EMC.
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Traditional 510(k) Submission_ 8ch Foot Ankle Coil
The following Bench tests were conducted, submitted, referenced or relied on to demonstrate the 8ch Foot Ankle Coil are safe and effective, the proposed device's performance meets the requirements of pre-defined acceptance criteria and intended use:
- . Blocking Network analysis - This test determines the effectiveness of the blocking networks(s) for transmit decoupling to ensure safety and to minimize Bl distortion.
- Surface temperature test - normal condition.
- Surface temperature test - unplugged condition.
- elements signal check;
- . max B1;
# Clinical tests
Analyses in sagittal, coronal, and axial planes were run on the 8ch Foot Ankle Coil to show that anatomies of the submitted and predicate coils have substantial equivalence.
#### VIII. CONCLUSIONS
The non-clinical data and the clinical data support the device. The device should perform as intended in the specified use conditions. Shenzhen RF Tech Co., Ltd. considers the 8ch Foot Ankle Coil does not raise any new issues of safety or effectiveness, and performs as well as the legally marketed predicate device.
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