K172124 · Televere Systems · MQB · Nov 9, 2017 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K172124
Device Name
Televere Podiatry Digital Imaging System
Applicant
Televere Systems
Product Code
MQB · Radiology
Decision Date
Nov 9, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1680
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Televere Podiatry Digital Imaging System is intended for digital image capture use in podiatry radiographic examinations, wherever conventional screen-film systems may be used. Not for mammography.
Device Story
System captures X-ray images for podiatry examinations. Components include Varex PaxScan 2530C flat panel detector (FPD), PC-based computer, and TigerView Professional imaging software. FPD uses amorphous silicon sensor array with gadolinium oxysulfide (GadOx) scintillator to convert X-rays to digital signals. Data transmitted via tethered gigabit Ethernet. Software allows physician to acquire, display, edit (resize, contrast, crop), review, store, print, and distribute images within PACS environment. Used in clinical settings by trained personnel. Output assists clinicians in diagnostic decision-making by providing high-quality digital radiographic images.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated per FDA guidance for solid-state digital X-ray panels, including electrical safety (IEC 60601-1) and EMC. MTF and DQE measurements compared to predicate; results deemed substantially equivalent. Sample clinical images provided for qualitative inspection, confirming high resolution and clinical acceptability, though not required for equivalence determination.
Technological Characteristics
Stationary X-ray system; flat panel detector (FPD) with amorphous silicon sensor array and gadolinium oxysulfide (GadOx) scintillator. Dimensions: 249mm x 302mm x 49mm. Connectivity: tethered gigabit Ethernet. Power: 100-240 VAC. Software: TigerView Professional (PACS). Compliance: IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), UL listed power supply.
Indications for Use
Indicated for digital image capture in podiatry radiographic examinations. Not for mammography or fluoroscopy.
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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November 9, 2017
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Televere Systems LLC % Robert Bakin Regulatory Consultant Technology and Business Law Advisors, LLC 1244 Capuchino BURLINGAME, CA 94010
# Re: K172124
Trade/Device Name: Televere Podiatry Digital Imaging System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1680 Regulation Name: Stationary x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MOB Dated: October 10, 2017 Received: October 12, 2017
# Dear Robert Bakin:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
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Sincerelv.
Robert Oaks
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) n/a
K172124
Device Name Televere Podiatry Digital Imaging System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Televere Podiatry Digital Imaging System is intended for digital image capture use in podiatry radiographic examinations, wherever conventional screen-film systems may be used. Not for mammography.
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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#### 510(k) Summary:
Televere Svstems, LLC 1160 Cavalier Road Arnold, MD 21012 Email: rquaal@tigerview.com Establishment Registration Number: 2954358
CONTACT: Robert E. Bakin Email: rbakin@tblawadvisors.com Technology & Business Law Advisors, LLC 1244 Capuchino Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010 Phone: 571-215-3507 Prepared July 12, 2017
1. Identification of the Device: Proprietary-Trade Name: Televere Podiatry Digital Imaging System Classification Name: Stationary X-ray System Product Code: MQB Common/Usual Name: Digital X-Ray Receptor Panel Device Class/Regulation Number: Class II per regulation 21 C.F.R. §892.1680
2. Equivalent legally marketed device: Televere Digital Imaging System (K170975). Classification Name: Stationary X-ray System Product Code: MQB Common/Usual Name: Digital X-Ray Receptor Panel Device Class/Regulation Number: Class II per regulation 21 C.F.R. §892.1680
3. Associated legally marketed devices: TigerView Professional (PACS Software) K061035. This is the software used with this device.
Classification Name: System, Image Processing, Radiological, Code LLZ Common/Usual Name: Picture Archiving and Communications System Device Class/Regulation Number: Class II per regulation 21 C.F.R. §892.2050
4. Indications for Use: The Televere Podiatry Digital Imaging System is intended for digital image capture use in podiatry radiographic examinations, wherever conventional screen-film systems may be used. Not for mammography. Not for fluoroscopy.
5. Description of the Device: The Televere Podiatry Digital Imaging System consists of a combination of
digital imaging software, a flat panel display (FPD), a PC-based computer, and a power supply. The PC based
computer, x-ray generator and the power-supply are necessary for a the subject device. The imaging software has previously been cleared by FDA (i.e., K061035, TigerView
Professional) and is being used unchanged in the subject device. This previously cleared software provides basic image adjustment features - an image management system allowing the physician to acquire, display, edit (e.g., resize, adjust contrast, crop, etc.), review, store, print, and distribute medical images within a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) environment. TigerView Professional runs on standard PC-compatible computers and is compatible with capture devices which attach to the computer using a Network Adaptor, USB port, PCI slot, parallel port, memory card, S-video port on a video capture card, or SCSI card.
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TheFPD component seeking clearance (VarexPaxScan2530C) has not been previously cleared by FDA as an individualcomponent. TheFPD usesalarge-areaamorphous silicon sensorarraywith a gadolinium oxysulfide(GadOx) scintillator for displayinghigh qualityimagesoverawiderangeofdosesettingsand is intended to be integrated into a complete X-ray system. This premarket notification seeks clearance for a combination finished device consisting of the combination of the previously cleared digital imaging software and the FPD component. The combination of the digital imaging software and the FPD does not affectthesafetyorefficacyofeithercomponent device alone,orin combination. A gigabit Ethernet port allows for tethered, non-wireless data transmission.
Integration-level requirements/restrictions: High-frequency X-ray generators that support AED enabled digital flat panel displays are compatible with the Televere Podiatry Digital Imaging System. Synchronization withthegeneratorisachievedthroughthe interface power unit,supplied. Alternately the panelhasautomatic exposure detection (AED). Ifthis mode isused, the precautions listed in the panel user manual must be observed. The user should confirm that the generator/tubestand combination proposed employsonly Electronic Product Radiation Control certified components. Theuser should useonlytrained serviceengineersduringtheintegration process and fully test the system prior to use on patients.
6. Safety and Effectiveness, Comparison to predicate device. The results of clinical image inspection, bench, and laboratory test results demonstrate that the new device is as safe and effective as the predicate device. Clinical images highlight equal or better image quality as compared to the predicate.
| 7. Substantial Equivalence Chart | | |
|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Predicate Device | Device Seeking Clearance |
| Device Name | Televere Digital Imaging System<br>K170975 | Televere Podiatry Digital Imaging System |
| Flat Panel Device | XRpadTM 4343F-N | PaxScanTM 2530C |
| Intended Use | The Televere Digital Imaging System is intended for digital image capture use in general radiographic examinations, wherever conventional screen-film systems may be used. Allows imaging of the skull, chest, shoulders, spine, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities. Not for mammography. | The Televere Podiatry Digital Imaging System is intended for digital image capture use in podiatry radiographic examinations, wherever conventional screen-film systems may be used. Not for mammography. Not for fluoroscopy. |
| Configuration | Digital Panel and Software only, no generator or stand provided | SAME |
| Digital Panel Pixels | 4318 x 4320 | 1792 x 2176 |
| Digital Panel Pitch | 100μm | 139μm |
| Internal Image Storage | 1 GB DDR3, 4 GB SDHC card, image number depends on image size (e.g., for 10 mb image there would be room for 500 images). | none |
| Image Acquisition Time | < 5 seconds | 1 second |
| DICOM 3 | YES via software cleared in K061035 | SAME |
| A/D Conversion | 16 Bit | SAME |
| Scintillator | Gadolinium Oxysulfide (GadOx) | SAME |
| MTF | 55% (1 cy/mm), 25% (2cy/mm), 5% (4 | 55% (1 cy/mm), 23% (2cy/mm), 5% (4 |
#### 7. Substantial Equivalence Chart
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| | cy/mm) for RQA5. | cy/mm) for RQA5. |
|----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| DQE | 40% (0 cy/mm), 30% (1 cy/mm), 10%<br>(3 cy/mm) for RQA5. | 31% (0 cy/mm), 22% (1 cy/mm), 7% (3<br>cy/mm) for RQA5. |
| Interface | Gigabit Ethernet Port | SAME |
| Panel Size | 460 mm (w) × 460 mm (l) × 15 mm (h) | 249 mm (w) x 302 mm (l) x 49 mm (h) |
| Power Source | External Power Supply 100-240 VAC | SAME |
| Electrical Safety &<br>EMC | EC 60601-1-2 Edition 3: 2007-03,<br>Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-2:<br>Collateral Standard Electromagnetic<br>Compatibility Requirements and Tests<br>IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 4.0 2014-02<br>Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-2:<br>General Requirements For Basic Safety<br>And Essential Performance - Collateral<br>Standard: Electromagnetic<br>Disturbances - Requirements And Tests | SAME |
Substantial Equivalence Conclusion: The comparison table reveals there are no new technical issues of safety or effectiveness raised by substitution of the digitalx-ray panel. Professional evaluation of imaging samples were of excellent quality, high resolution, clinically acceptable and substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
8. Summary of Bench Testing Conducted: IEC Standards have been employed for: Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility. The panel power supply is UL Listed. We compared MTF and DQE measurements for the original and modified scintillator versions of the panel and found them to be similar enough not to make a notable difference in acquired images. As compared to the predicate panel the MTF and DQE performance of the new panel is substantially equivalent. The digital panel manufacturer conducted performance testing according to the FDA guidance document for solid state digital x-ray panels. Risk Analysis and System operation verification tests were conducted in accordance with FDA guidance documents. Since no software modifications were required, confirmation testing was performed. Labeling was developed to comply with the FDA solid state panel guidance document.
9. Summary of Clinical Testing: Sample clinical images from the new device were also provided however they were not necessary to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
10. Conclusion: After analyzing bench, clinical image, and external laboratory testing to applicable standards, it is the conclusion of Televere that the Televere Podiatry Digital Imaging System is as safe and effective as the predicate device K170975, has few technological differences, and has no new indications for use, thus rendering it substantially equivalent to the predicate device. The new and predicate devices provide values for MTF and DQE that are substantially equivalent.
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