K172969 · Shenyang Torch-Bigtide Digital Technology Co., Ltd. · DXJ · Jan 26, 2018 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K172969
Device Name
Essence 55S Large Monitor System
Applicant
Shenyang Torch-Bigtide Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
DXJ · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jan 26, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.2450
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Essence 55S Large Monitor System (Essence 55S) is intended to be used by health care professionals to integrate the video output from various commercially-available instruments commonly used in a medical procedure laboratory into a single video display.
Device Story
Essence 55S is a 55-inch TFT color LCD monitor for medical procedure laboratories; integrates video signals from multiple instruments (e.g., medical devices, PCs) into a single display. Input via DVI or DisplayPort; optional video wall controller (AVS-540) and optical graphic extension module (M1-201SA-TR) facilitate signal collection and transmission. Operated by healthcare professionals to view and rearrange images based on situational requirements. Output is a consolidated visual display of medical imaging data. Benefits include improved visualization of multiple data sources on a single screen, aiding clinical decision-making during procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical or animal testing performed. Validation included display bench tests, display validation tests, and system tests confirming performance characteristics equivalent to the predicate.
Technological Characteristics
55-inch TFT color LCD panel with In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology; 3840 x 2160 native resolution; 1.07 billion colors; 178-degree viewing angle; 560 cd/m² brightness; 1400:1 contrast ratio. Connectivity via DVI-D, DisplayPort, and HDMI. Includes 3 backlight sensors. VESA 400x400mm mounting. IP20 protection. Power: 100-240 VAC. Standards: EN60601-1, ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1, CSA C22.2 No. 601-1, FCC-B, RoHS.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by healthcare professionals in medical procedure laboratories to integrate video output from various commercially-available instruments into a single display.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A medical cathode-ray tube display is a device designed primarily to display selected biological signals. This device often incorporates special display features unique to a specific biological signal.
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February 6, 2018
Shenyang Torch-Bigtide Digital Technology Co., Ltd. Fu Ailing Document Engineer NO. 18-6B, Yaoyang Road, Huishan Economic Development Area Shenbei New District 110164 Shenyang, CN
Re: K172969
Trade/Device Name: Essence 55S Large Monitor System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2450 Regulation Name: Medical cathode-ray tube display Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DXJ Dated: December 12, 2017 Received: December 20, 2017
Dear Fu Ailing:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of January 26, 2018.
We have reviewed vour 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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Sincerely,
Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K172969
Device Name
Essence 55S Large Monitor System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Essence 55S Large Monitor System (Essence 55S) is intended to be used by health care professionals to integrate the video output from various commercially-available instruments commonly used in a medical procedure laboratory into a single video display.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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# 510(k) Summary
[As required by 21 CFR 807.92]
## 1. Date Prepared [21 CFR807.92 (a) (1)]
August 9, 2017
#### 2. Submitter's Information [21 CFR807.92 (a) (1)]
| | Name of Sponsor: Shenyang Torch-Bigtide Digital Technology Co., Ltd. |
|----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Address: No. 18-6B, Yaoyang Road, Huishan Economic Development Area, |
| | Shenbei New District, 110164 Shenyang, China |
| Contact Name: Fu Ailing | |
| | Telephone No.: +86-24-88087606 |
| | Fax No.: +86-24-88087629 |
| | Email Address: btfda@bigtide.com |
# 3. Trade Name, Common Name, Classification [21 CFR807.92 (a) (2)]
Trade Name/Model: Essence 55S Large Monitor System Common Name: Essence 55S Large Monitor System Classification Name: Display, Cathode-Ray, Tube, Medical Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2450 Product code: DXJ Classification Panel: Cardiovascular Device Class: II
#### 4. Identification of Predicate Device(s) [21 CFR 807.92(a) (3)]
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The identified predicates within this submission are as follows: Eizo GmbH Siemensallee 84, D-76187 Karlsruhe, Germany, RadiForce Large Monitor System has been cleared by FDA through 510(k) No. K112645 (Decision Date -September 22, 2011).
## 5. Description of the Device [21 CFR 807.92(a) (4)]
The system consists of the following components:
- . A 55" TFT color LCD Monitor: HL5501S
- Video wall controller (AVS-540) (optional) ●
- . Optical graphic extension module-fibres detachable (M1-201SA-TR) (optional)
- . A common PC (optional)
- . Cables (optional)
The Essence 55S Large Monitor System is a large color LCD monitor for viewing images derived from several video sources on a single display and to rearrange these images to the situational requirements of the user. Thanks to the advantages of the large widescreen monitor, the data can be collected from the video sources using the optional video wall controller AVS-540 and fed into the large display via the DVI lines and / or DP.
The optical graphic extension module M1-201SA-TR can be used to convert / transmit the video signal, and the common PC can be taken as a video device.
## 6. Intended Use [21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)]
The Essence 55S Large Monitor System (Essence 55S) is intended to be used by health care professionals to integrate the video output from various commercially -available instruments commonly used in a medical procedure laboratory into a single video display.
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## 7. Technological Characteristics [21 CFR 807.92(a)(6)]
The Essence 55S Large Monitor System (Essence 55S) uses a color LCD panel employing In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology to allow wide viewing angles. It is used in landscape mode.
When the various video sources from medical and other devices are being collected. they are being fed into the large Display via the corresponding lines and / or DP. The optional optical graphic extension module can be used as an optional part of the system to convert / transmit the video signal, and the optional PC can be taken as a video device.
The Essence 55S Large Monitor System (Essence 55S) may be provided in different housing colors and with different logos. The cosmetic differences do not affect the function and performance of the system.
| Panel Type | TFT Color LCD Panel (IPS) | |
|----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| Panel Size | 139.7 cm / 55"<br>(1, 397 mm diagonal) | |
| Display Size (H x V) | 1209.6 mm x 680.4 mm | |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.315 x 0.315 mm | |
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels | |
| Display Colors | 1.07 billion colors | |
| Viewing Angle (H,V) | 1780, 1780 | |
| Brightness (Typ.) | 560 cd/m² | |
| Recommended Brightness for Calibration | 400 cd/m² | |
| Brightness Uniformity | DIN V 6868-57 | |
| Contrast Ratio (Typ.) | 1400:1 | |
| Response Time (Typ.) | 6.5 ms (Midtone) | |
| Scanning Frequency (H, V) | 131.3 KHz, 59.5 – 60.5 Hz | |
| Dot Clock | 257.4 MHz | |
| Input Terminals | DVI-D (dual link) x 2;<br>DisplayPort x 2;<br>DVI single link (HDMI) x 2 | |
| Power Requirements | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.2 -1.2 A | |
| Power Consumption / Save Mode | 300 W / Less than 40 W | |
| Power Management | DVI DMPM | |
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| Sensor | Backlight<br>Sensor x 3 |
|-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Net Weight | 38 +/- 1 Kg |
| Hole Spacing | VESA standard<br>400 x 400 mm |
| Degree of Protection | IP20 |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C- 40°C (+32 to + 104 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C- 60°C (+4 to +140 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | 15% to 85% rel. H., non condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 10% to 90% rel. H., non condensing |
| Operating Pressure | 700 hPa - 1060 hPa |
| Storage Pressure | 700 hPa - 1060 hPa |
| Certifications and Standards* | CE(Medical Device Directive),<br>EN60601-1, ANSI/AAMI<br>ES60601-1, CSA C22.2 No. 601-1,<br>FCC-B, RoHS, China RoHS, CCC |
| Supplied Accessories | AC power cord, CD (user's manual) |
| Optional accessories | Video wall controller (AVS-540)Optical graphic extension module-fibres detachable (M1-201SA-TR)A common PCCables |
| Warranty | Three years |
| Order No. | HL5501S |
| Dimmensions (Unit:mm) | 1287.2 x 761 x 85.6 mm |
## 8. Substantial Equivalence [21 CFR 807.92(b) (1) and 807.92]
#### 8.1 Intended uses:
| ID | Comparison<br>ltem | Proposed Device<br>Essence 55S Large Monitor<br>System | Predicate Device<br>RadiForce Large Monitor<br>System |
|----|--------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|
| | | The Essence 55S Large Monitor The RadiForce Large Monitor | |
| | Intended Use | System (Essence 55S) is | System is intended to be used |
| | | intended to be used by health | by health care professionals to |
| Table 1 Intended Use Comparison |
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| |
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| care professionals to integrate<br>the video output from various<br>commercially-available<br>instruments commonly used in a<br>medical procedure laboratory<br>into a single video display. | integrate the video output from<br>various commercially available<br>instruments commonly used in<br>a medical procedure laboratory<br>into a single video display. |
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#### 8.2 Comparison table
| ID | Comparison<br>ltem | Proposed Device<br>Essence 55S Large<br>Monitor System | Predicate Device<br>RadiForce Large<br>Monitor System | Explanation of<br>Difference | | |
|------|----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|--|--|
| 2 | Display Performance/Specifications | | | | | |
| 2.1 | Cabinet Color | Black Grev | Anthracite Gray | Different<br>design<br>scheme | | |
| 2.2 | Panel Type | TFT Color LCD<br>Panel (IPS) | TFT Color LCD<br>Panel (MVA) | Different<br>screen | | |
| 2.3 | Panel Size | 139.7 cm / 55"<br>(1, 397 mm<br>diagonal) | 143 cm / 56.2"<br>(1, 430 mm<br>diagonal) | Different<br>screen | | |
| 2.4 | Display Size (H x<br>V) | 1209.6 mm x 680.4<br>mm | 1244 x 700 mm | Different<br>screen | | |
| 2.5 | Pixel Pitch | 0.315 x 0.315 mm | 0.324 x 0.324 mm | Different<br>screen | | |
| 2.6 | Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels | 3840 x 2160 (16:9<br>aspect ration) | - | | |
| 2.7 | Display Colors | 1.07 billion colors | 16.77 million colors | Different<br>screen | | |
| 2.8 | Viewing Angle<br>(H,V) | 178% 178º | 176º, 176º | Different<br>screen | | |
| 2.9 | Brightness (Typ.) | 560 cd/m² | 450 cd/m² | Different<br>screen | | |
| 2.10 | Recommended<br>Brightness for<br>Calibration | 400 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² | Different<br>screen | | |
| 2.11 | Brightness<br>Uniformity | DIN V 6868-57 | DIN V 6868-57 | - | | |
| 2.12 | Contrast Ratio<br>(Typ.) | 1400:1 | 1200:1 | Different<br>screen | | |
| 2.13 | Response Time<br>(Typ.) | 6.5 ms (Midtone) | 6.5 ms (Midtone) | - | | |
| 3 | Video Signal Input | | | | | |
| 3.1 | Scanning<br>Frequency (H, V) | 131.3 KHz, 59.5 –<br>60.5 Hz | 131.3 KHz,<br>59.7-60.3 Hz | - | | |
| 3.2 | Dot Clock | 257.4 MHz | 257 MHz | — | | |
| 3.3 | Input Terminals | DVI-D (dual link) x 2;<br>DisplayPort x 2;<br>DVI single link<br>(HDMI) x 2 | DVI-D (dual link) x 2 | Different<br>design<br>scheme | | |
| 4 | Power Related Specifications | | | | | |
| 4.1 | Power<br>Requirements | AC 100-240 V, 50 /<br>60Hz, 3.2 - 1.2A | AC 100 - 120 V, 200<br>- 240 V: 50 / 60 Hz | Different<br>design<br>scheme | | |
| 4.2 | Power<br>Consumption /<br>Save Mode | 300 W / Less than 40<br>W | 500 W / Less than 41<br>W | Different<br>design<br>scheme | | |
| 4.3 | Power<br>Management | DVI DMPM | DVI DMPM | - | | |
| 5 | Miscellaneous Features/Specifications | | | | | |
| 5.1 | Sensor | Backlight<br>Sensor x 3 | Backlight Sensor x 2 | Different<br>design<br>scheme | | |
| 5.2 | Net Weight | 38 + / - 1 Kg | 48.2 + / - 1.8 kg | Different<br>design<br>scheme | | |
| 5.3 | Hole Spacing | VESA standard<br>400 x 400 mm | VESA standard<br>400 x 400 mm | - | | |
| 5.4 | Supplied<br>Accessories | AC power cord, CD<br>(user' manual) | AC power cord, dual<br>link signal cable<br>(DVI-D ~ DVI-D),<br>Utility Disk (user's<br>manual) | Determined by<br>customers'<br>requirements | | |
| 5.5 | Optional<br>accessories | Video wall controller<br>(AVS-540),<br>Optical graphic<br>extension<br>module-fibres<br>detachable<br>(M1-201SA-TR),<br>a common PC, | Large Monitor<br>Manager LMM56800<br>/LMM0802, cable<br>DVI~HDMI, adapter<br>DVI~HDMI, Analog<br>~DVI converter<br>PDC0100, DVI<br>Transmission Link | Determined by<br>customers'<br>requirements | | |
#### Table 2 General Comparison
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| | | Cables | TDL3600-QL (Quad<br>Link) | |
|-----|-------------------------|---------------------------|--------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 5.6 | Order No. | HL5501S | 6GF6200-8AA01<br>(LS560W without<br>Stand) | Different<br>coding rule |
| 5.7 | Dimensions<br>(Unit:mm) | 1287.2 x 761 x 85.6<br>mm | 1319 x 776 x 146<br>mm | Different<br>housing<br>design due to<br>the different<br>panel size |
It is clear that the technological characteristics differences discussed above do not affect the safety and the effectiveness of the Essence 55S.
#### 8.3 Performance Testing
The following tests were successfully performed to validate the Essence 55S Large Monitor System.
- Display bench tests ●
- . Display validation tests
- . System tests
The test results showed that the Essence 55S Large Monitor System is with display characteristics equivalent to those of the predicate device, RadiForce Large Monitor System except some items, each of which was determined that it would not affect observer's performance.
No animal or clinical testing is needed for the Essence 55S.
## 9. Conclusion [21 CFR 807.92(b) (3)]
In accordance with the Federal Food, Druq and Cosmetic Act, 21 CFR Part 807 and based on the information provided in this premarket notification, Shenyang Torch-Bigtide Digital Technology Co., Ltd. concludes that:
- The intended use of Essence 55S Large Monitor System (Essence 55S) is totally ● same as that of the predicate device.
- The technological characteristics differences between 55S Large Monitor System . and RadiForce Large Monitor System do not affect the safety and effectiveness, no new risk is raised.
- Demonstrated by the bench tests, the display characteristics of Essence 55S
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