The Faxitron VisionCT is a Cabinet x-ray system that is used to provide two and three dimensional digital x-ray images of harvested specimens from various anatomical regions in order to provide rapid verification that the correct tissue has been excised during the biopsy procedure. Doing the verification directly in the same room or nearby enables cases to be completed faster, thus limiting the time the patient needs to be under examination. Specimen radiography can potentially limit the number of patient recalls.
Device Story
Cabinet X-ray system for high-detail imaging of surgically excised medical specimens. Input: harvested tissue specimens. Operation: horizontal imaging geometry allows 360-degree specimen rotation; X-ray tube (Tungsten target, <15 micron focal spot) and Teledyne DALSA Xineos-1515 CMOS detector capture projections. Processing: Faxitron Vision software reconstructs 2D projections into 3D CT images. Output: 2D and 3D digital X-ray images displayed for clinician review. Used in clinical settings (OR or nearby) by physicians/technicians to verify excision of correct tissue. Benefits: faster case completion, reduced patient time under examination, potential reduction in patient recalls.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance demonstrated using phantom images (uniform and embedded test objects) to characterize contrast and detail. Artifact analysis performed on sample clinical images of various anatomical regions (breast, femoral head, fallopian tube, prostate, nasal polyp, heart valve). Electrical safety tested per IEC 61010-1, IEC 61010-2-091, and IEC 61010-2-101. EMC tested per IEC 61326-1 and IEC 61326-2-6.
Indicated for rapid verification of excised tissue during biopsy procedures across various anatomical regions, including breast tissue, femoral head, fallopian tube, prostate, nasal polyp, and heart valve.
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.
Predicate Devices
Faxitron VersaVision Specimen Radiography System (K170786)
Faxitron BioVision Plus Specimen Radiography System (K153583)
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Faxitron Bioptics, LLC % Mr. Douglas Wiegman VP Engineering 3440 E. Britannia Drive, Suite 150 TUCSON AZ 85706
May 9, @018
#### Re: K173309
Trade/Device Name: Faxitron VisionCT Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1680 Regulation Name: Stationary x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MWP Dated: March 30, 2018 Received: April 2, 2018
Dear Mr. Wiegman:
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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Michael D. O'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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# INIDCATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K173309
Device Name Faxitron VisionCT
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Faxitron VisionCT is a Cabinet x-ray system that is used to provide two and three dimensional digital x-ray images of harvested specimens from various anatomical regions in order to provide rapid verification that the correct tissue has been excised during the biopsy procedure. Doing the verification directly in the same room or nearby enables cases to be completed faster, thus limiting the time the patient needs to be under examination. Specimen radiography can potentially limit the number of patient recalls.
| 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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# Premarket Notification 510(k) Summary
(As required by 21 CFR 807.92)
Device name - as required by 807.92(a)(2): Trade Name: Faxitron VisionCT Common/ Classification Name: Specimen X-ray System/ Cabinet X-Ray System Classification Regulation: 21 CFR 892.1680 Device Class: Class II MWP Product Code: Radiologic Devices Panel Panel: Company Name: Faxitron Bioptics, LLC [as required by 807.92(a)(1)] Company Address: 3440 East Britannia Drive, Suite150 Tucson, Arizona 85706 Contact: Ciaran Purdy, VP of Development Preparation Date: March 30, 2018
### LEGALLY MARKETED PREDICATE DEVICES - as required by 21 CFR 807.92(a)(3)
The Faxitron VisionCT is substantially equivalent to following predicate devices:
- A. Faxitron VersaVision Specimen Radiography System (K170786)
- Faxitron BioVision Plus Specimen Radiography System (K153583) B.
- C. XPERT 40 Specimen Radiography System (K071233)
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# DEVICE DESCRIPTION - as required by 21 CFR 807.92(a)(4)
The Faxitron VisionCT is specially designed for high detail radiographic imaging of surgically excised medical specimens. It is a fully shielded Cabinet X- ray System that has been designed to comply with 21 CFR 1020.40. It allows up to 4.0 times geometric magnification of excised specimens with minimal geometric distortion through the use of a focal spot size that is less than 15 microns. With optimized cabinet geometry and the superior contrast available from the low kV capability. the VisionCT provides enhanced image performance. It is configured to acquire high resolution digital images up to 15 x 15 cm in size, through the use an integrated detector and Faxitron Vision Specimen Radiography software. The Faxitron Software supports the DICOM Store, Print and Modality Worklist services.
# DEVICE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - as required by 807.92(a)(4)
| Focal spot size | < 15 um |
|----------------------------|-------------------------------|
| kV | 15-50kV |
| mA | 1.0mA max |
| Power | iso-watt limited to 11.5W max |
| Beryllium window thickness | 0.010 " (254um) |
| X-ray beam divergence | 40 deg. min. |
| Target Material | Tungsten (W) |
#### X-Ray Tube
Radiographic Magnification: 1.2X to 4X Exposure Control: Automatic or Manual X-ray Duty Cycle: 75% Power Requirements: 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 200VA Max
Radiation Safety Radiation shielded cabinet Compartment door equipped with dual safety interlocks Radiation: Less than 0.1 mR/hr at 5 cm (2 in.) from exterior surface at maximum kV
### INTENDED USE - as required by 807.92(a)(5)
The Faxitron VisionCT is a Cabinet x-ray system that is used to provide two and three dimensional digital x-ray images of harvested specimens from various anatomical regions in order to provide rapid verification that the correct tissue has been excised during the biopsy procedure. Doing the verification directly in the same room or nearby enables cases to be completed faster, thus limiting the time the patient needs to be under examination. Specimen radiography can potentially limit the number of patient recalls.
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## TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS SUMMARY- as required by 807.92(a)(6)
The technological characteristics of the VisionCT are also comparable to the predicate devices as shown below.
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device |
|-----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Device/ Model | Faxitron VisionCT<br>Specimen<br>Radiography<br>System | VersaVision<br>Specimen<br>Radiography<br>System | XPERT 40<br>Specimen<br>Radiography<br>System | BioVision Plus |
| Manufacturer | Faxitron Bioptics<br>LLC | Faxitron Bioptics<br>LLC | Kub Technologies<br>Inc | Faxitron Bioptics<br>LLC |
| 510(k) # | N/A | K170786 | K071233 | K153583 |
| Detectors | Xineos-1515 (by<br>Teledyne DALSA) | Faxitron DC105,<br>DC0615, DC1215<br>and DC1524 | Not Specified | Faxitron DC1215 |
| Film Capable | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Digital Capable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CT<br>Reconstruction<br>Option | Yes | No | No | No |
| Detector sizes | 15x15 cm | 10 x 15 cm,<br>6 x15 cm,<br>12 x 15 cm,<br>15 x 24 cm | 12 cm x 15 cm<br>20 cm x 20 cm | 12 cm x 15 cm |
| Detector<br>Resolution<br>(contact) | 5 lp/mm | 10 & 20 lp/mm | 10, 15, & 20 lp/mm | 20 lp/mm |
| Magnification<br>Range | 1.2X to 4X | 1X to 8X | 5X | 1X to 3X |
| X-ray Tube<br>· Focal spot<br>· Window<br>Thickness | < 15 µm<br>0.010" Beryllium | < 15 µm<br>0.010" Beryllium | 50 um<br>0.005" Beryllium | < 15 µm<br>0.010" Beryllium |
| X-ray Tube<br>Target Material | Tungsten | Tungsten | Not specified | Molybdenum |
| Tube Voltage<br>Range | 15-50 kV | 15-50 KV | 10-50 KV | 20-50 kV |
| Tube Current | Up to 1.0 mA | Up to 1.0 mA | Up to 1.0 mA | Up to 1.0 mA |
| Time Range | 0 to 900 seconds | 0 to 300 seconds | Not specified | 0 to 20 seconds |
| X-ray coverage | 15 x 15 cm | Up to 15 x 24 cm | 12 cm x 15 cm<br>20 cm x 20 cm | 12 x 15 cm |
| DICOM<br>compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Ratings | 100 - 240 VAC,<br>50/60 Hz, 200VA | 100 - 240 VAC,<br>50/60 Hz, 150VA | 90-250 VAC, 50/60<br>Hz, 500VA | 100 - 240 VAC,<br>50/60 Hz, 150VA |
| Dimensions (cm) | 21 W x 17 D x 25 H | 53 W x 61 D x 77 H | 58 W x 58 D x 127 H | 56 W x 57 D x 170 H |
| Weight (kg) | 60 | 77 | 136 | 90 |
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Fundamentally, the Faxitron VisionCT is the same as the referenced predicate devices in that it is a cabinet X-Ray system with the X-tube and digital CMOS Detector. Like the predicate devices, the Faxitron VisionCT is a cabinet x-ray system that is used to provide digital x-ray images of harvested specimens from various anatomical regions in order to provide rapid verification that the correct tissue has been excised during the biopsy procedure. Like the VersaVision, the VisionCT only provides digital x-ray images (no film images).
The major difference between the identified predicate devices and the proposed Faxitron VisionCT is that in addition to the digital 2D x-ray images, the VisionCT also provides digital 3D x-ray images. The referenced predicate devices image top down (vertically); whereas, the VisionCT images horizontally. See Figure 4 and Figure 5 below comparing the operating principle. The horizontal imaging allows for the specimen to be rotated so images can be captured in 360 degrees. These images are then reconstructed to a 3D CT image. The capability of providing digital 3D x-ray images is a progression in technology and not a new intended use.
The Faxitron VisionCT uses Detector XINEOS-1515 (by Teledyne DALSA), which is different compared to those used in predicate devices. However, a detector with the same technological characteristics has been used in the previously cleared DENTRIa Series device (K160140).
The commercial name of the software used in VisionCT is called Faxitron Bioptics Vision Software. This Vision Software is upgraded from the software used in the predicate device VersaVision Specimen Radiography System (K170786). The upgrades mainly relate to the changes made to GUI and to support the features of the VisionCT. Faxitron has thoroughly tested the Vision Software including the added capability for providing 3D X-ray images.
### NONCLINICAL PERFORMANCE DATA TESTING AND REVIEW- as required by 807.92(b)(1)
The VisionCT complies with 21 CFR 1020.40 (Cabinet x-ray systems) and NEMA PS 3.1 - 3.20 (DICOM). The non-clinical performance testing data provided in this submission includes detector Xineos 1515 imaging performance data and sample clinical images to demonstrate the capability of the VisionCT to image various anatomical regions (breast tissue, femoral head, other tissues such as fallopian tube, prostate, nasal polyp, and heat valve).
The phantom images include those provided to compare the 2D images from the predicate device and 3D images from the subject device. In addition, a uniform phantom and phantom with embedded test objects with ranges of sizes and contrasts designed to characterize CT x-ray system contrast and
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detail imaging performance, are also provided. Also, Faxitron provided data obtained from the artifact analysis on these sample clinical and phantom images.
The Electrical Safety of the Faxitron VisionCT is demonstrated through successful testing conducted per IEC 61010-1, IEC 61010-2-091, and IEC 61010-2-101. The Electromagnetic Compatibility was demonstrated through compliance with standards IEC 61326-1 and IEC 61326-2-6.
### CONCLUSIONS- as required 807.92(b)(3)
Faxitron Bioptics concludes that the documentation and testing included in this submission indicates that the Faxitron VisionCT is safe and effective and substantially equivalent to the cited predicate devices.
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