Radiographic examination to assist with diagnosis of diseases of the teeth, jaw, and oral structure. The I-View is a dental sensor intended to replace film and to capture an intraoral x-ray image, when exposed to X-rays, for dental diagnostic purposes.
Device Story
Intraoral digital X-ray sensor system; captures X-ray images for dental diagnostics. System consists of intraoral detector (CMOS sensor with scintillator and fiber optic plate) and image management software (DEEP-VIEW). Detector connects to PC via USB 2.0. Used in dental clinics by dental professionals. X-rays from external generator strike scintillator; converted to light, then to digital signal by CMOS; transmitted to PC for display, storage, and printing. Device acts as receiver; does not control X-ray generator. Provides digital images to assist clinicians in diagnosing oral pathologies. Benefits include replacement of film-based radiography and improved diagnostic workflow.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Performance verified via conformance to IEC 62220-1 (Detective Quantum Efficiency) and IEC 60529 (IP Codes). Electrical safety and EMC verified per IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2. Clinical images were reviewed by a practitioner and found diagnostically relevant, but these were provided for the predicate submission.
Indicated for dental professionals to perform radiographic examinations to assist in the diagnosis of diseases of the teeth, jaw, and oral structures.
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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Trident s.r.l. % Mr. Claude Berthoin President Denterprise International, Inc. 100 East Granada Blvd., Suite 219 ORMOND BEACH FL 32174
Re: K162619
Trade/Device Name: I View and Imagen Sensor Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.1800 Regulation Name: Extraoral source x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MUH Dated: September 15, 2016 Received: September 20, 2016
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K162619
Device Name I View and Imagen Sensor
Indications for Use (Describe)
I-View dental sensor is used for a radiographic examination by a dental professional to assist in the diagnosing of diseases of the teeth, jaw and oral structures.
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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# Traditional 510 (k) Summary
### Submitter
Denterprise International, Inc. 100 East Granada Blvd., Suite 219 Ormond Beach, FL 32176
Phone: 386-506-8711 386-672-4402 Fax: Primary Contact: Joyce St. Germain, Regulatory Assistant (joyce@510kfda.com) Secondary Contact: Claude Berthoin, President (claude@denterpriseintl.com) Date Prepared: September 15, 2016
### Device Classification
| Trade Name: | I View and Imagen Sensor |
|----------------------|--------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Intraoral Digital X-Ray Sensor |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 872.1800 |
| Classification Name: | Extraoral Source X-Ray System |
| Product Code: | MUH |
| Submission Type: | 510(k) |
| Regulatory Class: | 2 |
| Medical Specialty: | Dental |
### Predicate Device
The following predicate is a legally marketed, post-amendment device:
| 510(k) Number: | K151926 |
|--------------------|-------------------|
| Clearance Date: | December 14, 2015 |
| Actual Trade Name: | QuickRay HD |
| Regulation & PC: | 872.1800; MUH |
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#### Reference Device:
510(k) Number: K150823 Clearance Date: Actual Trade Name: EDLENi Intra-oral Sensor Regulation & PC:
K151926 and K150823 are identical to the subject device. The devices are exactly the same except for the trade names being different for marketing purposes. All devices are made by Hamamatsu, Japan. The only difference in the subject and predicate are the software packages; however their functionality is the same. The subject device uses Deep-View and this software package has already been cleared with FDA in another device for Trident, K160386.
### Device Description
The subject device I View is an intraoral digital x-ray systems comprised of two components: (1) an intraoral detector which connects to a PC via a USB port; and (2) an Image Mangement Software package.
The subject devices comes in two sizes: Size 1 is 600mm² and Size 2 is 884mm².
The Size 1 sensor is also known as factory code S11684-12; Size 2 sensor is known as factory code S116845-12. I View and Imagen Sensor will both have Size 1 and Size 2. Two different trade names are for marketing purposes.
Before Trident sells these devices, their technicians discuss the hardware and software that the dentist has, to make sure that their systems are compatible with the I View sensor. Trident offers technical support for these devices to ensure proper operation and to answer any questions regarding the function of the device. A means to contact Trident is provided to all end users in their user manual.
The type of x-ray systems that integrate with the I-View sensor are wall-mounted x-ray generators (both AC and DC) with a tube current between 1 and 15 mA inclusive, and with a tube voltage between 50 and 100 kV inclusive, with in-built controls to set exposure parameters. Generators allow variable mA/kV to be selected, all will control the exposure time.
This device and software cannot act as an x-ray generator controller. All control of x-ray generation is done by controls built into the generator itself. There is no connection between the subject device and the x-ray generator. The subject device does not control the generator, it is a receiver.
The DEEP-VIEW software, is supported on Windows XP, Vista, 7,8,8.1. Absolute minimum requirements for PC hardware for the sensor and combination would be a Pentium 4 or better processor. At least 1 GB of RAM (2 GB optimal), 200MB of hard
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drive space for the software, plus additional space for the user database (recommended 80GB minimum), a USB 2.0 or 3.0 and a 100MB wired Ethernet connection is needed if networked.
Images are captured by the sensor and transmitted in digital form via USB connection for display, storage and printing on the computer using ARCHIMED SUITE image capturing and management software. This software is brand labeled for Trident, known as DEEP VIEW and has the same functionality as the software of the predicate device. ARCHIMED SUITE complies with the European Directive 93 / 42 EEC and CE Certification 1575/MMD issued by IMQ 0051 Italy.
The subject device is identical to the predicate and reference predicate in firmware/hardware from Hamamatsu. The predicate device QuickRay HD is cleared with K151926 and reference predicate, EDLENi cleared with K150823. Hamamatsu is the main subcontractor for all of these sensors. The devices are identical in firmware from Hamamatsu and having the same model number. The software is different; however, provides the same technology and intended use. The subject and predicate devices and the software difference does not change the safety and effectiveness of the subject device.
The latest publication of CR Clinicians the November newsletter reports that 70% of all the practices use dental sensors and only 16% use film. This newsletter may be reviewed in section 21_Other. This show the increase of dental sensors and that FDA has cleared these devices which shows the safety and effectiveness.
### Indications for Use
I-View dental sensor is used for a radiographic examination by a dental professional to assist in the diagnosing of diseases of the teeth, jaw and oral structures.
## Intended Use
Radiographic examination to assist with diagnosis of diseases of the teeth, jaw, and oral structure.
The I-View is a dental sensor intended to replace film and to capture an intraoral x-rav image, when exposed to X-rays, for dental diagnostic purposes.
## Comparison of Technological Characteristics with Predicate
The subject device I View and predicate QuickRay HD are the exact same dental devices.
Both are comprised of the following two components...
- . Intraoral Detector System... The subject device and predicate device includes an intraoral detector. flexible cord, and direct USB 2.0 plug, as described in subject I View and predicate QuickRay HD and marketing literature is in this petition.
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- Imaging Software... The subject device is using "DEEP-VIEW" that is a brand name ● for Trident of the software "Archimed Suite", a software produced by Digital Imaging. Archimed complies with the European Directive 93/42/EEC and subsequent amendments and additions (CE certification 1575/MMD issued by IMQ 0051, Italy). The predicate uses third party software called Xray Vision which is manufactured by Apteryx in Akron, Ohio (K983111) cleared November 16, 1998.
| | I-View Dental Sensor<br>(Subject) | QuickRay HD Dental<br>Sensor<br>(Predicate) | Differences |
|----------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) | Not assigned yet | K151926 (Cleared<br>December 14, 2015) | NA |
| Applicant/Assembler/<br>Repackager/Relabeler | | Denterprise International<br>(Ormond Beach, FL) | NA |
| Manufacturer-Imaging SW<br>Component | DEEP-VIEW (Digital<br>Imaging, Italy) | Xray Vision (Apteryx<br>Akron, OH) | Similar |
| Classification & Product Code | 872.1800; MUH | 872.1800; MUH | None |
| Common name | Intraoral Digital X-Ray<br>Sensor | Intraoral Digital X-Ray<br>Sensor | None |
| Indications for Use | I-View dental sensor is<br>used for a radiographic<br>examination by a dental<br>professional to assist in<br>the diagnosing of<br>diseases of the teeth, jaw<br>and oral structures. | QuickRay HD dental<br>sensor is used for a<br>radiographic examination<br>by a dental professional<br>to assist in the diagnosing<br>of diseases of the teeth,<br>jaw and oral structures. | None |
| Intended use | Radiographic<br>examination to assist<br>with diagnosis of<br>diseases of the teeth,<br>jaw, and oral structure. | Radiographic<br>examination to assist<br>with diagnosis of<br>diseases of the teeth,<br>jaw, and oral structure. | None |
| Principles of operation | X-ray (radiation) =><br>scintillator (convert to<br>light) => fiber optic<br>(filtering) => CMOS<br>(convert to digital) =><br>electronics => PC<br>(capture & display image) | X-ray (radiation) =><br>scintillator (convert to<br>light) => fiber optic<br>(filtering) => CMOS<br>(convert to digital) =><br>electronics => PC<br>(capture & display image) | None |
| Software-Firmware | Firmware combined on<br>sensor electronic board | Firmware combined on<br>sensor electronic board | None |
| Software—Image Management | DEEP-VIEW (package<br>from Digital Imaging,<br>Italy) | Xray Vision (package<br>from Apteryx, USA) | None |
| Sensor technology | I View: CMOS chip +<br>optical fiber plate + CSi<br>scintillator | QuickRay HD: CMOS chip<br>+ optical fiber plate + CSi<br>scintillator | None |
| Matrix dimensions (mm2) | Active area: 600mm²<br>(Size 1) 884mm² (Size 2) | Active area: 600mm²<br>(Size 1); 900mm² (Size 2) | None |
| Matrix dimensions (pixels) | 1000 lines X 1500<br>columns (Size 1); 1300 X<br>1700 (Size 2). | 1000 lines X 1500<br>columns (Size 1); 1300 X<br>1700 (Size 2). | None |
| Lifespan CMOS | Min. 100,000 cycles | Min. 100,000 cycles | None |
| Resolution | Real ≥ 20pl/mm | Real ≥ 20pl/mm | None |
| Pixel size | 20 X 20μm | 20 X 20μm | None |
| Grey levels | 14 bits | 14 bits | None |
| Sensor board | All control electronics<br>directly integrated on<br>CMOS sensor chip | All control electronics<br>directly integrated on<br>CMOS sensor chip | None |
| Sensor shell | Specific shape design;<br>material is ABS and the<br>flammability is HB if YK-<br>94 (UL File No. 49895) | Specific shape design;<br>material is ABS and the<br>flammability is HB if YK-<br>94 (UL File No. 49895) | None |
| Cable material and design | Cable consists of PVC,<br>ETFE, copper, plug<br>connector and sensor<br>connector, diameter ф3.7<br>±0.3 and cable length 2<br>meters. | Cable consists of PVC,<br>ETFE, copper, plug<br>connector and sensor<br>connector, diameter ф3.7<br>±0.3 and cable length 2<br>meters. | None |
| Connection to imaging practice<br>PC | USB 2.0 High-Speed | USB 2.0 High-Speed | None |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 35°C | 0°C to 35°C | None |
| Sensor input voltage and current | 5V (via USB connection);<br>0.15A Max | 5V (via USB connection);<br>0.15A Max | None |
| Standards of conformity | IEC 60601-1 (Electrical);<br>IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC)<br>62220-1 (Performance)<br>60529 (IP Code)<br>60601-2-65 | IEC 60601-1 (Electrical);<br>IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC)<br>62220-1 (Performance)<br>60529 (IP Code) | One additional<br>test for subject<br>device |
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### Performance Data
Clinical images were examined by Dr. Parham, a qualified practitioner in Ormond Beach, FL and found to be diagnostically relevant and reliable. These tests were provided for the predicate device submission because the subject device is identical to the predicate dental sensor, test reports for the I-View / Imagen sensor are not necessary to demonstrate device effectiveness.
#### Biocompatibility
Biocompatible testing for the subject is not warranted because there are no direct or indirect patient-contacting components in the subject device. It is covered with a single-use protective barrier prior to each use just like the QuickRay HD predicate.
#### Electrical Safety and EMC
EMC and electrical safety testing data reports for the subject device are provided in this petition.
- . The I View and Imagen Sensor conforms to electrical and safety standard IEC 60601-1 (Medical Electrical Equipment, Part I: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance).
- The I View and Imagen Sensor conforms to electrical and safety standard IEC 60601-1-2 (Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential 3271performance - collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility).
#### Software Verification and Validation Testing
I view and Imagaen Sensor electronics contains firmware along with a driver both provided by Hamamatsu. Additionally, I View and Imagen Sensor uses image management software provided by Digital Imaging, Italy; therefore, only firmware and driver documentation for the subject device are included in this petition.
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#### Bench Testing
Bench tests were performed in conformance with IEC 62220-1 (Medical Electrical Equipment - Characteristics of Digital X-ray Imaging Devices-Part 1: Determination of the Detective Quantum Efficiency and IEC 60529 (Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures-IP Codes).
### Conclusions
The subject and the predicate device have the same intended use and the same technological features. I View and Imagen Sensor and QuickRay HD share the same principles of operation, sensor technology, use the same USB connection to PC and use similar imaging firmware. The conclusion is that the subject device is as safe and effective as the predicate as previously stated, these devices are identical in structure and use. The sensors will only have different brand names for marketing purposes. Again, K150823 and K151926 are identical to the subject sensors I View and Imagen Sensor. The software packages of the subject device and the predicate are different. The subject device software, Deep-View has been FDA cleared with other similar devices. Additional information regarding Deep-View is stated throughout the submission.
The I-View and Imagen Sensor warrants a finding of substantial equivalence to both the legally marketed original QuickRay HD and the EDLENi sensor and thus clearance for premarket activities in the United States.
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