HYPERION X5 is an extraoral X-ray system for digital panoramic X-rays suitable for production of orthopanoramic images of the maxillofacial region, diagnostic examination of the dentition (teeth), arches and other structures of the oral cavity.
Device Story
Extraoral X-ray system; produces digital panoramic images of maxillofacial region. Input: X-ray radiation captured by CMOS solid-state detector with CsI scintillator. Operation: Rotating arm (210° orbit) and vertical column movement; patient positioned via 3 laser lights, handles, and bite block. Output: 14-bit digital images transferred via Ethernet to PC. Used in dental clinics; operated by dental professionals. Software (NNT/IRYS) reconstructs panoramic images from acquired 2D projections. Benefits: Diagnostic visualization of teeth, arches, and oral structures for clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Performance compared to predicate using QUART Technical Phantom (DIN 6868-5) for resolution, geometrical phantom for magnification/orthogonality, and under/over-exposure stress tests. Results demonstrate comparable image resolution, distortion, and gray-level information to the predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Extraoral X-ray system; 60-85 kV, 4-15 mA. CMOS linear detector (100 μm pixel) with CsI scintillator. 2-axis rotation (210°). Ethernet connectivity. Class 1 laser positioning (IEC 60825-1). Compliant with IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-1-3, 60601-1-6, 60601-2-63, 62366, and 62304.
Indications for Use
Indicated for digital panoramic X-rays of maxillofacial region, dentition, arches, and oral structures. Includes standard/pediatric panoramic (PAN), dentition (DENT), maxillary sinuses (SIN), and temporomandibular joints (TMJ) views. Contraindicated for patients <1045mm height, <19kg weight (approx. 4 years old), or patients unable to remain vigilant and cooperative for positioning.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An extraoral source x-ray system is an AC-powered device that produces x-rays and is intended for dental radiographic examination and diagnosis of diseases of the teeth, jaw, and oral structures. The x-ray source (a tube) is located outside the mouth. This generic type of device may include patient and equipment supports and component parts.
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December 24, 2015
Cefla S.c. % Maurizio Pantaleoni CEO Isemed Srl Via A. Bonetti 3/a Imola, 40026 IT
Re: K152162
Trade/Device Name: Hyperion X5 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.1800 Regulation Name: Extraoral Source X-Ray System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MUH Dated: July 21, 2015 Received: August 3, 2015
Dear Maurizio Pantaleoni:
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K152162
Device Name HYPERION X5
Indications for Use (Describe)
HYPERION X5 is an extraoral X-ray system for digital panoramic X-rays suitable for production of orthopanoramic images of the maxillofacial region, diagnostic examination of the dentition (teeth), arches and other structures of the oral cavity.
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# 510(k) Summary of the HYPERION X5
This 510(k) Summary is being submitted as required by 21 CFR 807.92.
| 1. | General Information | |
|----|------------------------|-----------------------------|
| | Submitter : | CEFLA S.C. |
| | | Via Selice Prov.le 23/a |
| | | Imola, BO 40026 ITALY |
| | | Tel. +39 0542 653441 |
| | | Fax +39 0542 653607 |
| | Consultant/ Contact: | Maurizio Pantaleoni |
| | | ISEMED srl |
| | | Via Altobelli Bonetti 3/a |
| | | Imola, BO 40026 ITALY |
| | | Mob. +39 348 4435155 |
| | | Tel. +39 0542 683803 |
| | | Fax +39 0542 698456 |
| | | Email: regulatory@isemed.eu |
| | Summary Prepared Date: | July 21, 2015 |
## 2. Names
Device Name: HYPERION X5 Common Name: Panoramic x-ray system Product Code: MUH Classification: ll Regulation Number: 872.1800 (Extraoral source x-ray system)
## 3. Predicate Devices
The HYPERION X5 is substantially equivalent to the following device:
| Applicant | Device name | 510(k) Number |
|------------|-------------|---------------|
| CEFLA S.C. | HYPERION X9 | K123381 |
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#### 4. Device Description
The HYPERION X5 is manufactured by Cefla S.C. but it can be sold under two different brands and commercial name Hyperion X5 and NewTom GO. The device can be set in three different installation configurations: Suspended version, Floor version with column and wall bracket and Floor version with column and standard base.
The Hyperion X5 apparatus consists of one rotating arm attached to the support column. The powered rotating arm is capable of rotating for about 210° and translating thereby allowing the x-ray emission system and image detector to be moved around the patient according to complex orbits that follow the morphological profile. The rotating arm is attached to a support column capable of moving vertically through a motorized movement in order to allow it to perform the panoramic exposition.
The system provides patient positioning means such as handles and bite point with chin rest. The correct patient positioning is guided by 3 LASER positioning lights. The x-ray generator provides up to 85 kV, 15 mA to the x-ray tube, and the scanning process is performed by an independent axes cinematic unit. The system is equipped with CMOS solid state x-ray image detector, with associated electronics. The solid state CMOS detector contain a Cs(Tl) scintillator able to capture the radiation emitted by the x-ray generator, converting it in fluorescence and then in electric charge, accumulated by each pixel according to the light intensity. The accumulated charge in each row is sequentially selected by vertical shift registers for row scan, transferred to the amplifier and converted in voltage signal and than converted in a 14bit digital signal that transfered to the PC, trough the Ethernet connection, allow to create a set of by dimensional images acquired during the movement of the rotating arm along the designed orbits. These set of images suitably interconnected, allow at the software to create the panoramic standard image in order to show the exam result, store and evaluate it.
The HYPERION X5 system has been developed according to the FDA Guidance "Solid State X-ray Imaging Devices - Premarket Notification 510(k) submissions" of August 6, 1999.
#### 5. Indications for Use
HYPERION X5 is an extraoral X-ray system for digital panoramic X-rays suitable for production of orthopanoramic images of the maxillofacial region, diagnostic examination of the dentition (teeth), arches and other structures of the oral cavity.
Hyperion X5 allows the following projections:
- Standard or pediatric panoramic views (PAN);
- i Full or partial views of the dentition selected by the user (DENT);
- Frontal and lateral view of the maxillary sinuses (SIN); .
- Lateral and posteroanterior view of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) from several angles. -
The HYPERION X5 shall not be used on patients (child) less than approximately 1045mm in height and less than 19Kg in weight. These height and weight measurements approximately correspond to that of an average 4 year old. Furthermore the device shall not be used with patients not vigilant and cooperative, since the patient must be able to understand and follow the operator's instructions for a correct positioning
The Hyperion X5 can perform panoramic views, both for adult and child, frontal and lateral view of the maxillary sinuses and Lateral and posteroanterior view of the temporomandibular joints exactly as the predicate device, there are no differences in indications for use of the two devices
The Indication for use for the HYPERION X5 are a subset of the indications for use of the predicate device only related to the 2D mode applications, since HYPERION X5 is a simplified version of the HYPERION X9.
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#### 6. Summary of comparison discussion
| | Proposed Device | Predicate Devices |
|----------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device Name | HYPERION X5<br>CEFLA S.C. | HYPERION X9<br>CEFLA S.C.<br>(K123381) |
| Figure | Image: HYPERION X5 | Image: HYPERION X9 |
| Classification & Intended use | | |
| Regulation Number | 21CFR 872.1800 | 21CFR 892.1750 |
| Regulation Name | Extraoral source x-ray system | Computed tomography x-ray system |
| Classification Product Code | MUH | OAS (Classification Product code )<br>MUH (Subsequent Product code) |
| Regulatory Class | Class II | Class II |
| Indication for use statement | HYPERION X5 is an extraoral X-ray system<br>for digital panoramic X-rays suitable for<br>production of orthopanoramic images of<br>the maxillofacial region, diagnostic<br>examination of the dentition (teeth),<br>arches and other structures of the oral<br>cavity. | HYPERION X9 is a digital panoramic, cephalometric and<br>tomographic extra-oral X-ray system, indicated for use<br>in:<br>(i) producing panoramic X-ray images of the<br>maxillofacial area, for diagnostic examination of<br>dentition (teeth), jaws and oral structures; and<br>(ii) producing radiographs of jaws, parts of the skull and<br>carpus for the purpose of cephalometric examination,<br>when equipped with tele-radiographic arm (CEPH);<br>(iii) producing tomographic images of the oral and<br>maxillofacial structure, for diagnostic examination of<br>dentition (teeth), jaws, oral structures and some cranial<br>bones if equipped with CBCT option. |
| Performances features comparison | | |
| Performance Specification | Panoramic | Panoramic. Cephalometric and Computed tomography |
| Patient population | Adult & paediatric | Adult & paediatric |
| Exposition selectable | PAN, DENT, SIN, TMJ | PAN, DENT, SIN, TMJ (2D mode) |
| Patient type selectable | Male, female, child | Male, female, child |
| Patient size selectable | Large, medium, small for male an female patient | Large, medium, small for male an female patient |
| Dose reduction for<br>child/adult (medium)<br>exposition | 0,7 | 0,6 |
| Technical & Functional features comparison | | |
| X-ray emission | | |
| X-RAY GENERATOR<br>VOLTAGE | 60 - 85 kV, manually or automatically<br>selectable, in steps of 1 kV | 2D mode: 60 - 85 kV, automatic and manually<br>selectable image acquisition in steps of 1 in the kV<br>range.<br>CBCT MODE: 60 - 90 kV, manually or automatically<br>selectable, in steps of 1 kV |
| ANODIC CURRENT | 4 - 15 mA selectable, in steps of 1 mA<br>range. | 1 – 10 mA, selectable, in steps of 1 mA range. |
| EXPOSURE TIME MAX<br>(STANDARD PAN) | 1s - 15s continuous radiation<br>(depending on the 2D examination type<br>selected) | 1- 14s, continued exposure |
| SHAPE OF X-RAY BEAM | Fan-shaped x-ray beam | Fan-shaped x-ray beam and cone beam for tomography<br>x-ray |
| TYPE OF X-RAY EMISSION | Continuous for PAN exams | Continuous for PAN and CEPH exams and pulsed for CBCT<br>exams |
| EXPOSURE TIME<br>(STANDARD CEPH) | N/A | 4.6 s, continued exposure |
| EXPOSURE TIME<br>(CBCT) | N/A | 3.6 - 9 s, effective radiation time |
| STANDARDS | IEC60601-2-63 | IEC60601-2-63 |
| SSD Detector & IMAGE acquisition | | |
| • PANORAMIC<br>IMAGE DETECTOR | Digital CMOS linear detector | Digital CCD linear detector |
| • SCINTILLATOR MATERIAL | CSI | CSI |
| • MTF | 58% @ 1lp/mm<br>8% @ 4 lp/mm | 60% @ 1lp/mm (1x1)<br>10% @ 4lp/mm (1x1) |
| • DQE | 70% @0lp/mm<br>18% @3lp/mm | 80% @ 0lp/mm (1x1)<br>20% @3lp/mm (1x1) |
| • CEPHALOMETRIC<br>• IMAGE DETECTOR | N/A | Digital CCD linear detector, Repluggable for panoramic<br>exposure technique |
| • CBCT EXAMS<br>• FLAT PANEL IMAGE<br>DETECTOR | N/A | Amorphous Silicon flat panel X-ray detector<br>(VARIAN manufacturer) |
| • IMAGE DETECTORS<br>DIMENSION | PAN: 6 x 150 mm<br>CEPH: N/A<br>CBCT: N/A | PAN: 6 x 146 mm<br>CEPH: 6 x 220 mm<br>CBCT: 80x130, 130x130mm, 150x150 mm |
| • DETECTOR PIXEL SIZE: | PAN: 100 μm<br>CEPH: N/A<br>CBCT: N/A | PAN: 48 μm<br>CEPH: 48 μm<br>CBCT: 127 μm |
| • SOURCE TO IMAGE<br>DETECTOR DISTANCE (SID) | PAN: 500 mm<br>CEPH: N/A<br>CBCT: N/A | PAN: 550mm<br>CEPH:1500mm<br>CBCT:660mm |
| • PANORAMIC IMAGE<br>ACQUISITION PATH | 2 axis - 210° | 3 axis - 360° |
| • IMAGE TRANSFER TO PC | Direct - Giga Ethernet | Direct - Giga Ethernet for CBCT |
| Laser & positioning | | |
| • NUMBER OF LASER POINTE | 3 lasers pointers | 3 lasers pointers |
| • LASER OPTICAL CLASS | Class 1 for IEC 60825-1: 2003 | Class 1 for IEC 60825-1: 2003 |
| Control & Viewing Software | | |
| • CONTROL SW | Firmware + VKB (on PC) | Firmware |
| • VIEWING SOFTWARE | NNT / IRYS<br>(optional) | NNT / IRYS<br>(optional) |
| • SOFTWARE VALDATION | IEC62304<br>+ Guidance FDA on MD SW | IEC62304<br>+ Guidance FDA on MD SW |
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The HYPERION X5 is regulated under the 21 CFR 872.1800 as "Extraoral source x-ray system" with product code MUH, these regulation number and product code are different from the regulation number and classification product code of HYPERION X9 (K123381) that is regulated under 21 CFR892.1750 "Computed tomography x-ray system" with classification product code OAS , but the product code of the Hyperion X5 is equal to the subsequent product code of the predicate device (MUH), since the Hyperion X5 is a simplified version of the HYPERION X9 (K123381) able to perform only panoramic function instead of panoramic, cephalometric and computed tomography functions, performed by Hyperion X9.
Since HYPERION X5 is a simplified version of the HYPERION X9, it performs only panoramic X-ray in 2D mode and it did not produce other radiographic exposition as Cephalometric and Computed tomography. For this reason, the indications for use of the HYPERION X5 are a subset of the indications for use of the predicate device only related to the 2D mode applications.
Both the predicate device, are indicated to be used on adult and paediatric population, in both the machines, is possible select PAN, DENT, SIN, TMJ expositions selecting the kind of patients between Male, female and child, and in case of male and female (adults) is possible also select the size between large, medium and small. In both machines the child exposition is unique and no further subdivision of size are allowed.
About X-ray emission the X-ray tube head voltage for the Hyperion X5 is selectable in steps of 1 kV from 60 to 85 kV as in the predicate device when it works in 2D mode, while 5 the anodic current is selectable from 4 to 15mA, instead of the range of the anodic current selectable for the HYPERION X9 (K123381) that is from 1 to 10mA. The other features related to the X-ray emission, as the X-ray beam and the type of emission are respectively fan-shaped and continuous emission, both for Hyperion X5 that for predicate device. Since the X-ray emission has been validated in compliance with the same standard (IEC60601-2-63) both for Hyperion X5 that for Hyperion X9 (K123381) and that the effectiveness of the x-ray emission together with the SSD Detector and the image acquisition process has been compared in the specific comparative performance bench tests described in the section 7 "Performance data, these differences are not considered relevant for the substantial equivalence of the two devices
About SSD Detector & Image acquisition, the HYPERION X5 uses a linear CMOS detector made of Cs| (Cesiume lodide) material with a pixel dimension of 100 um instead of the digital CCD sensor made of Csl used by the predicate device, but with a pixel dimension of 48 µm. The MTF value is very similar between the two sensor as the DQE. The path used to acquire the image, is different between the subject device and the predicate because the Hyperion X5 moves the rotating arm with a trajectory designed on 2 axis with a 210-degree rotation of the rotational arm, instead of the three axis with 360-degree rotation of the rotational arm, used by the Hyperion X9.
All these differences are not considered relevant for the substantial equivalence of the two devices because the images produced by the two sensors are considered comparable in term of technical features of the images (comparable resolution, distortion performances and with similar information in term of gray level, also in extreme exposition conditions) and also for the more significant clinical aspects required by a dentist
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to this kind of device. These considerations are supported by the specific comparative performance bench tests described in the section 7 "Performance data".
As the predicate devices HYPERION X9 (K123381), the HYPERION X5 uses luminous laser traces to guide patient positioning. These traces are projected by the identical class I laser beamers.
The viewing and control software used on the subject device is substantially equivalent to the one used for the predicate device, "Hyperion X9 (K123381)", unless for the user interface used by the dentist to select the process parameters, that for the subject device has been developed with a specific Virtual Keyboard module that runs on a PC, and not directly installed into the firmware of the device.
The firmware and the software (VKB on PC) of the Hyperion X5, for the PAN, DENT, SIN, TMJ expositions, performs the same functions and algorithms of the predicate device, omitting all functions not related to the intended use as ie. CBCT exposition. Furthermore both the software has been validate in compliance to the IEC62304 and FDA Guidance on MD SW.
#### 7. Performance Data
Since the "Guidance for the Submission of 510(k)'s for Solid State X-ray Imaging Devices" require to provide samples of test pattern images (SSXI and predicate) that show the device to provide images equivalent to those of a predicate device(s), CEFLA has performed some non clinical bench tests in order to compare the performances of the subject device with the Hyperion X9 (K123381). Furthermore
The non clinical performance tests executed are:
- 1. Comparison with QUART Technical Phantom (DIN 6868-5) on X9 and X5 Standard Panoramic X-rays. This test allow to demonstrate that both Hyperion X5 that the predicate device, together with their sensors and background software, are able to produce images with comparable level of resolution
- 2. Geometrical Comparison with Standard Technical CEFLA Phantom on 2D Dental Panoramic Projections. This test allow to demonstrate that both Hyperion X5 that the predicate device are able to produce images with comparable magnification of vertical and horizontal lines and orthogonality errors)
- 3. Comparison between Hyperion X5 and X9 Panoramic Under- and Over-Exposed X-ray. This test allow to evaluate the behaviour of the two devices, and in particular the behaviour of the two 2D sensors and of the two reconstruction software used in the subject device and in the predicate device, when a PANORAMIC exposition is performed in extreme exposition (under and over exposition).
Furthermore the Hyperion X5 is designed according to the FDA "Guidance for the Submission of 510(k)'s for Solid State X-ray Imaging Devices" and also designed, tested and found to be compliant with IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-1-3, 60601-1-6 and 62366, 60601-2-63 and 62304, exactly as its predicate devices
The non clinical performance tests allow to demonstrate that the images produced by the Hyperion X5 have similar resolution, similar geometrical performances (magnification of vertical lines and orthogonality errors), similar ability to maintain information level, also in very extreme exposition conditions, and are also comparable in term of clinical outcome.
For these reasons the results of the non clinical performance together with the compliance to the same standards allow to demonstrate the substantial equivalence of the Hyperion X5 and the predicate device.
# Conclusions
Do to all the above described reasons, we affirm that Hyperion X5 is substantially equivalent to the predicate device since it can be consider as safety and effectiveness as the predicate device.
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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.