The indications for use of the product is to remove the cold from the bucky by placing this sheet between patient's breast and the image receptor plate allowing the patient to feel more comfortable and less cold without interfering with image quality.
Device Story
Comfort Cover is a single-use, disposable, non-sterile fabric sheet with adhesive backing; applied by radiology technologists to the mammographic image receptor plate (bucky) before patient positioning. Device acts as a thermal barrier between patient breast and receptor plate; reduces cold sensation during mammography. Designed for use in hospitals and radiology centers; compatible with both Full Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) and Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT). Product is removed and discarded after examination; adhesive allows clean removal without residue. Benefits include improved patient comfort without interfering with image quality, radiation dose, or patient positioning.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical or animal studies performed. Performance validated via mechanical testing (adhesion, thermal conductivity, abrasion resistance) and radiological phantom studies per MQSA and IEC 62220-1-2:2007/61223-3-2. Results confirmed artifact-free imaging, equivalent radiation dose, and equivalent image quality compared to no-cover baseline. Usability studies involving radiologists, technologists, and patients confirmed design requirements for comfort and positioning were met.
Technological Characteristics
Single-use, non-sterile, disposable woven fabric sheet with adhesive backing and printed ink. Dimensions: 22.9cm x 27.9cm or 29.2cm x 33.0cm. Radiolucent. Mechanical testing per ASTM D5470-12 (thermal conductivity), ASTM D5264-98 (abrasion resistance), and ASTM D6252-98 (peel adhesion). Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-10.
Indications for Use
Indicated for women over age 35 undergoing mammography to provide comfort by reducing cold sensation from the image receptor plate.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A mammographic x-ray system is a device intended to be used to produce radiographs of the breast. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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Precision Dynamics Corporation % Mr. Dave Yungvirt CEO Third Party Review Group, LLC The Old Station House 24 Lackawanna Place MILLBURN NJ 07041
Re: K161920
Trade/Device Name: Comfort Cover Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1710 Regulation Name: Mammographic x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IZH Dated: July 10, 2016 Received: July 13, 2016
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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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# Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
K161920
Device Name Comfort Cover
Indications for Use (Describe)
The indications for use of the product is to remove the cold from the bucky by placing this sheet between patient's breast and the image receptor plate allowing the patient to feel more comfortable and less cold without interfering with image quality.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### SECTION 5: 510(k) SUMMARY
The following information is provided in accordance with 21 CFR 807.92, for the Traditional Premarket 510(k) Summary:
#### (1) SUBMITTER INFORMATION
Company Name and Address:
Contact Name: Contact Telephone: Contact E-mail: Date Prepared:
#### (2) DEVICE INFORMATION
Trade Name: Name of Device: Common Name: Classification Name: Regulatory Classification: Regulation Number: Product Code:
Precision Dynamics Corporation (PDC) 27770 N. Entertainment Drive, Suite 200, Valencia, California, 91355 Swarna Mukund Ph. D. (661) 481-8857 swarna_mukund@bradycorp.com June 10, 2016
Comfort Cover™ Comfort Cover Mammography Cover System, X-ray, mammographic Class II 892.1710 IZH
#### (3) PREDICATE DEVICE
K073262, Bella, Bella Blankets: Classification Name: Regulatory Classification: Regulation Number: Product Code:
Beekley Corporation System, X-ray, mammographic Class II 892.1710 IZH
# (4) DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Comfort Cover is a single-use disposable cover placed between the patient's breast and the image receptor plate during mammography. The purpose of this product is to allow the patient to feel more comfortable and less cold during the mammographic examination without interfering with image quality. Comfort Cover will allow for artifact-free images in both Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) and Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT), patient radiation dose is equivalent to that when using no Comfort Cover and the Image quality is equivalent to images exposed without Comfort Cover.
Comfort Cover is designed to fit small and large image receptor plates of all leading mammographic equipments. The product is constructed of a fabric material with a purple printed design and has adhesive backing with a paper liner. Both the material and adhesive backing of the product do not affect imaging.
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The product is directly applied wrinkle free to the image receptor plate of the mammographic machine by the adhesive backing exposed by peeling off the liner. After the patient's mammogram, the product is peeled off the image receptor plate and disposed. As the product removes cleanly without leaving behind any residue, the image receptor plate does not need to be cleaned between Comfort Covers nor between patients.
# (5) INDICATIONS FOR USE
The indications for use of the product is to remove the cold from the bucky by placing this sheet between patient's breast and the image receptor plate allowing the patient to feel more comfortable and less cold without interfering with image quality.
### (6) COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The following table compares the Comfort Cover to the predicate device with respect to indications for use, principles of operation, technological characteristics, materials, and performance testing. The comparison of the devices provides more detailed information regarding the basis for the determination of substantial equivalence. The subject device does not raise any new issues of safety or effectiveness based on the similarities to the predicate device.
| Device Characteristics | Comfort Cover | Bella | Significant Differences |
|------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for<br>Use | The indications for use of the<br>product is to remove the cold<br>from the bucky by placing this<br>sheet between patient's<br>breast and the imaging<br>receptor plate allowing the<br>patient to feel more<br>comfortable and less cold<br>without interfering with image<br>quality. | The intended use of the<br>product is to remove the cold<br>from the bucky by placing this<br>sheet between patient's<br>breast and the imaging<br>receptor plate allowing the<br>patient to feel more<br>comfortable and less cold<br>without interfering with image<br>quality. | None |
| Target<br>population | Women over the age of 35<br>having mammograms. | Women over the age of 35<br>having mammograms | None |
| Where used | Hospitals, radiology centers | Hospitals, radiology centers | None |
| Product Size | 22.9cm x 27.9cm designed<br>for use with 18cm x 24cm<br>image receptor plate<br>29.2cm x 33.0cm designed<br>for use with 24cm x 30cm<br>image receptor plate | 22.9cm x 27.9cm designed<br>for use with 18cm x 24cm<br>image receptor plate<br>29.2cm x 33.0cm designed<br>for use with 24cm x 30cm<br>image receptor plate | None |
| Material | Fabric (woven), adhesive<br>backing, purple ink. | Fabric (non-woven), adhesive<br>backing, pink ink. | Different. Safety and<br>performance testing<br>results have shown<br>that the slight<br>differences in<br>material composition<br>do not affect safety<br>and effectiveness |
# Table 5-1: Comparison of Technological Characteristics with Predicate Device
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| Device<br>Characteristics | Comfort Cover | Bella | Significant<br>Differences |
|------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------|
| Packaging and<br>Labeling | Not individually wrapped.<br>Fifty covers packaged in one<br>box of Comfort cover. | Not individually wrapped.<br>Fifty covers packaged in one<br>box of Comfort cover. | None |
| | Prescription use only. | Prescription use only. | None |
| | Labeling same as Bella. | NA | NA |
| Biocompatibility | Yes | Yes | None |
| Performance<br>Testing | No visible defects. | No visible defects. | None |
| | Repositionable Adhesive | Repositionable Adhesive | None |
| | Provides comfort and<br>removes cold during a<br>mammographic examination<br>without affecting quality of the<br>images. | Provides comfort and<br>removes cold during a<br>mammographic examination<br>without affecting quality of the<br>images. | None |
| | Allows for artifact-free images<br>and image quality equivalent<br>to images exposed without<br>Comfort Cover. | Not tested side-by-side with<br>Comfort Cover. Bella testing<br>results can be found in their<br>510k (K073262). | None |
| | Removes cleanly from the<br>mammographic equipment<br>without leaving behind any<br>residue. | Removes cleanly from the<br>mammographic equipment<br>without leaving behind any<br>residue. | None |
| | Printed ink does not smear. | Printed ink does not smear. | None |
| | Remains where placed. | Remains where placed. | None |
| Sterility | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | None |
| Dispensing<br>method | Dispenser Box | Dispenser Box | None |
| Environment<br>Compatibility | Disposable, Non-recyclable | Disposable, Non-recyclable | None |
| Radiation<br>Safety | Does not image, no artifacts,<br>quality of images not<br>affected, radiolucent. | Not tested side by side with<br>Comfort Cover. Bella testing<br>results can be found in their<br>510k (K073262). | None |
# (7) PERFORMANCE DATA
As part of demonstrating safety and effectiveness of Comfort Cover and in showing substantial equivalence to the predicate device, Precision Dynamics Corporation completed a number of non-clinical performance tests. The Comfort Cover met all the requirements for overall design, biocompatibility, and radiologic safety confirming that the design output meets the design inputs and specifications for the device.
# Summary and Conclusions of Biocompatibility Testing
Biocompatibility testing was conducted in accordance with ISO 10993-5, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro Cytotoxicity, and ISO 10993-10, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization.
The subject device passed all of the above tests.
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#### Summary and Conclusions of Comparative Testing
The following mechanical tests were conducted on both the subject and the predicate devices.
- Visual and Dimensional examination ●
- Thermal Conductivity Test
- This testing was performed per ASTM D5470-12 which is a test method for O measurement of thermal conductivity of materials.
- Ink Smear Test
- This test was performed as per ASTM D5264-98 which is a standard test method o for abrasion resistance of printed materials by the Sutherland Rub Tester to test if the ink from the printed graphics smears.
- . Peel Adhesion Test
- This test was performed as per ASTM D6252-98 which is a standard test method O for peel adhesion of pressure sensitive label Stocks at a 90° Angle to test the peel adhesion of the device.
- Removes Cleanly Test
- o This test was an in-house developed method to test if the product removes cleanly from the mammographic equipment without leaving behind any residue.
The subject device passed all of the above tests.
#### Summary and Conclusions of Radiological Studies
Phantom image testing was performed as per MQSA regulations and with relevant International Electro technical Commission (IEC) standards (62220-1-2:2007 and 61223-3-2) to verify that,
- Comfort Cover will allow for artifact-free images in both FFDM and DBT.
- . Patient radiation dose is equivalent to that when using no Comfort Cover.
- . Image quality is equivalent to images exposed when using no Comfort Cover.
The subject device passed all of the above tests.
#### Summary and Conclusions of Usability Studies
Usability studies included radiologists, radiology technologists and patients testing all of the user need requirements. The Comfort Cover fulfilled its design requirements of making the mammography examination more comfortable and did not negatively impact patient positioning.
#### Summary of Animal Studies
No animal testing was necessary.
#### Summary of Clinical Studies
No clinical testing was necessary.
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### 8) CONCLUSIONS
The subject device Comfort Cover and the predicate device Bella have the same technological characteristics and intended use.
Both devices have similar design of having rectangular shape with adhesive backing which allows easy application and removal from the image receptor plate and with floral graphics printed on the top of the sheet using FDA approved ink. Both devices are presented as single use, non-sterile and non-compressible.
Both devices remove the cold from the image receptor plate of the mammographic equipment and provide comfort during routine mammographic examinations without affecting image quality. Both devices do not negatively affect patient positioning.
Minor difference in the Comfort Cover material as compared to the predicate device. Bella does not affect safety and effectiveness of the device when used as labeled as shown by safety and efficacy studies. Therefore, Precision Dynamics Corporation believes that Comfort Cover is substantially equivalent to the existing legally marketed predicate device, Bella.
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