Visaris Vision® (Vision C, Vision U. Vision V, Vision X)
Applicant
Visaris D.O.O. Belgrade
Product Code
KPR · Radiology
Decision Date
Mar 30, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1680
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The purpose of Visaris Vision® is to acquire, store, communicate, display and process medical X-ray images. These radiographic systems are intended for use by a qualified/trained physician or both adult and pediatric subjects for taking diagnostic x-rays. Not for mammography, interventional, or fluoroscopy use.
Device Story
Visaris Vision is a stationary digital X-ray system comprising tube stands, tube heads, collimators, generators, tables, and digital X-ray panels. It integrates Visaris Avanse® software (K150725) for imaging control, acquisition, processing, and PACS management. The system captures X-ray signals via digital flat panel detectors, which are converted into diagnostic images displayed on a workstation. Used in clinical settings by physicians or technicians, the system supports patient registration, generator control, and DICOM archiving. The output assists clinicians in diagnostic decision-making by providing high-quality radiographic images. The system is available in four configurations: Vision C (overhead tube crane), Vision U (U-Arm), Vision V (floor-mounted), and Vision X (straight arm).
Clinical Evidence
Clinical evaluation was performed to verify performance under normal working conditions, identify potential adverse effects, and evaluate hazard sources. The study confirmed system compatibility and performance across all proposed digital panels. No clinical efficacy data (e.g., diagnostic accuracy metrics) was required for substantial equivalence.
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients for diagnostic X-ray imaging. Not for mammography, interventional, or fluoroscopy use.
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 30, 2016
VISARIS d.o.o. Belgrade % Mr. Daniel Kamm Prinicipal Engineer Kamm & Associates 8870 Ravello Court NAPLES FL 34114
Re: K160620
Trade/Device Name: Visaris Vision® (Vision C, Vision U, Vision V, Vision X) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1680 Regulation Name: Stationary x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KPR Dated: February 29, 2016 Received: March 4, 2016
Dear Mr. Kamm:
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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Michael D'Hara
For
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K160620
Device Name
Visaris Vision® (Vision C, Vision U. Vision V, Vision X)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The purpose of Visaris Vision® is to acquire, store, communicate, display and process medical X-ray images. These radiographic systems are intended for use by a qualified/trained physician or both adult and pediatric subjects for taking diagnostic x-rays. Not for mammography, interventional, or fluoroscopy use.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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## 510(k) Summary VISARIS d.o.o. Belgrade
### Visaris Vision® (Vision C, Vision U. Vision V, Vision X) K160620
### 1. Administrative Information
### Reason for Submission:
510(k) Notification for Visaris Vision®, a new device
### Submitter:
| VISARIS d.o.o. Belgrade | |
|----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | Batajnički drum 10 deo 1b |
| | 11080 Zemun |
| | SERBIA |
| Submission contact person: | Mr. Milan Ratković |
| Contact telephone: | +381 11 2017 631 |
| Contact e-mail: | mratkovic@visaris.com |
| Date prepared: | January 19, 2016 |
| Trade Names: | Visaris Vision® (Vision C, Vision U. Vision V, Vision X) |
| Classification Name: | Stationary X-Ray System |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
| Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR §892.1680 |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | KPR |
#### Substantially equivalent device:
| Trade Name: | Multix Fusion |
|----------------------------|-------------------------|
| Manufacturer: | Siemens |
| 510(k) #: | K121513 |
| Clearance Date: | August 10, 2012 |
| Classification Name: | Stationary X-Ray System |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
| Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR §892.1680 |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | KPR |
## 2. Device description: 21 CFR 807 92 (a) (4)
Visaris Vision combines our Visaris Avanse® cleared PACS software (K150725) with all the other components required to make a complete digital diagnostic X-ray system, including tube stands, tube heads, collimators, generators, tables, and (already cleared) digital X-ray panels.
Visaris Avanse®, the software component, is a digital radiography imaging, control and management software (for imaging consoles) that works with DR flat panel detector technology. Visaris Avanse® PACS provides functionality for digital radiography examinations from patient search and entry, generator control, image acquisition and processing to DICOM data archiving and export. Visaris Avanse® PACS can also include a number of Digital Radiology modules such as network DICOM archive (PACS module), DICOM modality worklist module and diagnostic workstation software to turn it into digital radiology department on a PC for small clinics. Visaris Avanse ® is autonomous software and involves no hardware. It runs under the MS Windows
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XP/7/8 operating system on any hardware platform meeting the minimum system requirements. These models are available:
Vision C: A universal digital system employing an Overhead Tube Crane, a table, and a wall stand.
Vision U: A universal U-Arm system
Vision V: A floor mounted tube system
Vision X: A universal straight Arm system
All of these come with the previously cleared Visaris 360, the integrated digital radiology
workflow system. (Visaris Avance, K150725)
Various Brands of generators and Models available: (All HF) (All meet the US Performance Standard):
Claymount, (up to 63 kW)
CPI, (32kW to 100kW)
EMD, (45 kW, to 80 kW)
POSKOM (32 kW to 50 kW)
Sedecal (40, 50, 65, or 80 kW)
Visaris only supplies digital x-ray panels that have previously been cleared by FDA. This device employs our previously cleared software K150725. All of the panels listed below were previously tested with our software:
| Detector | Clearance(s) |
|--------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Careray 1500-1800 Series | K153492 K153058 K141488 K150929 |
| DRTech (Multiple Models) | K132842 K111655 K111583 K111344 K102474 K102284 K091747<br>K080064 |
| iRay Venu | K123644 |
| Konica AeroDr | K151465 K141271 K130936 |
| Perkin Elmer XRPAD | K140551 |
| Rayence XMARU | K140646, K131114, K130935 K123345 K122928 K122919 K122173<br>K122182 |
| Toshiba FDX | K130883 |
| Trixell Pixium | K131483 |
| Varian PaxScan | K130318, K024147 |
| Vieworks Vivix | K120020, K122866, K122865 |
## 3. Indications for Use: 21 CFR 807 92 (a) (5)
The purpose of Visaris Vision® is to acquire, store, communicate, display and process medical X-ray images. These radiographic systems are intended for use by a qualified/trained physician or both adult and pediatric subjects for taking diagnostic x-rays. Not for mammography, interventional, or fluoroscopy use.
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# 4. Technological characteristics: 21 CFR 807 92 (a) (6) Comparison Table
| Comparable<br>Properties | Predicate Device: Siemens Multix<br>Fusion K12113 | Vision C, Vision U, Vision V, Vision X Digital Radiography Systems | Comparison Results |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|
| Indications for<br>use | The Multix Fusion is a radiographic<br>system used in hospitals, clinics, and<br>medical practices. Multix Fusion enables<br>radiographic exposures of the whole<br>body including: skull, chest, abdomen,<br>and extremities and may be used on<br>pediatric, adult, and bariatric patients. It<br>can also be used for intravenous, small<br>interventions (like biopsy, punctures,<br>etc.) and emergency (trauma, critically ill)<br>applications. Exposures may be taken<br>with the patient sitting, standing, or in<br>the prone position. The Multix Fusion<br>system is not meant for mammography.<br>The Multix Fusion uses a mobile (wired)<br>or portable (wireless) digital detector for<br>generating diagnostic images<br>by<br>converting x-rays into electronic signals.<br>The Multix Fusion is also designed to be<br>used with conventional film/screen or<br>Computed Radiography (CR) cassettes. | The purpose of Visaris Vision® is to<br>acquire, store, communicate, display<br>and process medical X-ray images.<br>These radiographic systems are<br>intended for use by a qualified/trained<br>physician or technician on both adult<br>and pediatric subjects for taking<br>diagnostic x-rays. Not for<br>mammography, angiography,<br>interventional, or fluoroscopy use. | Equivalent |
| Tube<br>crane/Tube<br>stand | Overhead tube crane with manual or<br>automated x-ray tube<br>assembly<br>movement. | Equivalent model: Vision C | Equivalent<br>Functionality |
| Wall stand | Manual vertical movable wall stand,<br>tiltable tray. | Motorized | Equivalent<br>Functionality |
| Table | Free-floating and height-adjustable,<br>maximum patient weight 660 lbs.,<br>working table height 20-5/16 inch to<br>37-5/8 inch. | Same. | Equivalent<br>Functionality |
| X-ray tube | 150 kVp, 0.6 mm & 1 mm focal spots. | 150 kVp 0.6/1.2mm focal spots | Equivalent<br>Functionality |
| Collimator | Siemens. | Claymount, X-Alliance, or Ralco (All<br>CFR Certified) | Equivalent<br>Functionality |
| X-ray<br>Generator | 55, 65, or 80 kW Siemens brand | Various Models available: (All HF)<br>Claymount, (up to 63 kW)<br>CPI, (32kW to 100kW)<br>EMD, (45 kW, to 80 kW)<br>POSKOM (32 kW to 50 kW)<br>Sedecal (40, 50, 65, or 80 kW)<br>(All CFR Certified) | Equivalent<br>Functionality |
| Comparable<br>Properties | Predicate Device: Siemens Multix<br>Fusion K12113 | Vision C, Vision U, Vision V, Vision X<br>Digital Radiography Systems | Comparison<br>Results |
| Wireless<br>detector | 14" x 17" | 14" x 17" Uses FDA cleared<br>detector and software. Pixium<br>3543 EZ C (Other previously cleared<br>models available, see table above) | Equivalent<br>Functionality |
| Fixed<br>detector | 17" x 17" | 17"x17". Uses FDA cleared<br>detector and software. Pixium<br>4343RC (Other previously cleared<br>models available) | Equivalent<br>Functionality |
| Conventional<br>film/screen<br>systems or<br>CR cassettes | Film/Screen or CR Cassettes. | Comes with FDA cleared digital x-<br>ray panels. Conventional film and<br>CR cassettes can still be used. | Similar<br>Functionality |
| Operator<br>console | GUI-based | Same | Similar<br>Functionality |
| Photos | Image: Siemens Multix Fusion K12113 | Image: Vision C, Vision U, Vision V, Vision X Digital Radiography Systems | Similarity is<br>obvious. |
| Power<br>Source | AC LINE | SAME | Same. |
| Standards | 60601-1:2005; 60601-1-2:2014<br>60601-2-54 Edition 1.0; PS 3.1 - 3.20<br>(2011) 21CFR1020 | SAME | SAME |
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# 5. Non clinical testing
Testing was performed successfully according to the following standards:
| FDA<br>Recognition<br>Number | Standard<br>Developing<br>Organization | Standard Designation<br>Number And Date | Title Of Standard |
|------------------------------|----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 19-5 | IEC | 60601-1:2005 | Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General<br>Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential<br>Performance (IEC 60601 1:2005, MOD) |
| 19-1 | IEC | 60601-1-2:2014 | Medical Electrical Equipment Part 12: General<br>Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance<br>Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Disturbances<br>Requirements And Tests |
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| FDA<br>Recognition<br>Number | Standard<br>Developing<br>Organization | Standard Designation<br>Number And Date | Title Of Standard |
|------------------------------|----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 12-274 | IEC | 60601-2-54 Edition<br>1.0 | Medical Electrical Equipment Part 2-54: Particular<br>Requirements For The Basic Safety And Essential<br>Performance Of X- Ray Equipment For Radiography And<br>Radioscopy [Including: Technical Corrigendum 1 (2010),<br>Technical Corrigendum 2 (2011)] |
| 12-238 | NEMA | PS 3.1 - 3.20 (2011) | NEMA Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine<br>(DICOM) Set |
| N/A | FDA | 21CFR1020 | Electronic Products; Performance Standard for Diagnostic<br>X-Ray Systems and Their Major Components |
All of the components subject to the CDRH performance standard are certified to comply with the standard by their respective manufacturers. We do not supply any non-certified components. All X-ray components (generators, tubes, collimators, and applicable accessories) carry an NRTL certification label (UL, ETL, etc.). The software employed was used unmodified from our clearance obtained in K150725. A detailed risk analysis was performed on the entire system, evaluating successful integration of the various components.
# 6. Clinical testing
Although not required for a determination of substantial equivalence, a clinical evaluation was performed with these objectives:
- . verification in the normal working conditions of VISION C digital radiography device performances with respect to those claimed by the producer (Visaris d.o.o.) in their functional specification
- . determination of all adverse effects in normal use and an estimate if these pose a risk with respect to the intended performance of the device.
- evaluation of all known hazard sources and estimation of their actual risk to patients, operators or environment of the device in normal working condition
The results were satisfactory. Confirmatory images were acquired with each of the proposed digital panels to assure system compatibility.
## 7. Substantial Equivalence Discussion.
The Visaris Vision performs the same functions using the same technological methods to produce diagnostic x-ray images. In all material aspects, the Siemens and the Visaris systems are substantially equivalent to each other.
## Substantial Equivalence Conclusion:
After analyzing bench test results, risk analysis, and clinical evaluation, it is the conclusion of VISARIS d.o.o. Belgrade Inc that the VISARIS Vision Systems are as safe and effective as the predicate device, have few technological differences, and has the same indications for use, thus rendering it substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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