The GM85 Digital Mobile X-ray imaging System is intended for use in generating radiographic images of human anatomy by a qualified/trained doctor or technician. This device is not intended for mammographic applications.
Device Story
Mobile digital X-ray system; captures radiographic images of human anatomy. X-rays pass through patient to detector; converted to electrical signals; processed by S-Station (OS) for amplification and digital conversion; saved as DICOM files. Features include S-Enhance (image enhancement for tubes, lines, needles, urinary stones), Manual Stitching (captures large body parts via multiple images), and Remote View (web-based remote image access). Used in clinical settings by physicians or technicians. Output viewed on PACS for clinical decision-making. Benefits include improved visualization of foreign bodies and anatomical structures, and efficient imaging of large areas.
Clinical Evidence
Bench-only and phantom-based evaluation. No human clinical trials. Anthropomorphic phantom images evaluated by a professional radiologist confirmed image quality equivalence to predicate. S-Enhance performance verified for visibility of foreign bodies (tubes, lines, needles) and urinary stones in chest, abdomen, and L-spine protocols. Detectors verified via MTF/DQE measurements per IEC 62220-1.
Technological Characteristics
Mobile X-ray system; high-frequency generator (32/40kW); 40-150kVp range. Detectors: CsI indirect flat-panel, 14"x17" or 17"x17", IP54 rated. Connectivity: DICOM, wireless/wired. Software: S-Station OS. Standards: ES 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-3, IEC 60601-2-28, IEC 60601-2-54, ISO 14971.
Indications for Use
Indicated for generating radiographic images of human anatomy for qualified/trained doctors or technicians. Not for mammographic applications.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A mobile x-ray system is a transportable device system intended to be used to generate and control x-ray for diagnostic procedures. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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July 20, 2018
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. % Soeun Chang Senior Professional, Regulatory Affairs 129, Samsung-ro, Yeongtong-gu Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16677 REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Re: K181626
Trade/Device Name: GM85 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1720 Regulation Name: Mobile x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IZL Dated: June 18, 2018 Received: June 20, 2018
Dear Soeun Chang:
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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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) K181626
Device Name GM85
Indications for Use (Describe)
The GM85 Digital Mobile X-ray imaging System is intended for use in generating radiographic images of human anatomy by a qualified/trained doctor or technician. This device is not intended for mammographic applications.
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510(k) Premarket Notification - Traditional
### Section 5: 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted accordance with requirements of 21 CFR 807.92
- 1. Date: June 18, 2018
#### 2. Submitter
- Company Name: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd. A.
- Address: 129, Samsung-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16677, B. Republic of Korea
#### 3. Primary Contact Person
- A. Name: SOEUN CHANG & CHUNSIN KIM
- B. Title: Regulatory Affairs, Senior Professional
- Phone Number: +82-2-2193-2436 & +82-2-2193-2437 ﻥ
- FAX Number: +82-31-200-1601 D. E-Mail: soeun.chang@samsung.com & chulsin.kim@samsung.com
#### 4. Secondary Contact Person
- A. Name: Genci Omari
- B. Title: Manager, Regulatory Affairs
- C. Phone Number: 978-564-8602
- D. FAX Number: 978-560-0602 E-Mail: gomari@samsungneurologica.com
#### 5. Proposed Device
- A. Trade Name: GM85
- B. Device Name: GM85
- C. Common Name: Digital Diagnostic Mobile X-ray System
- D. Classification Name: Mobile X-ray System
- E. Product Code: IZL
- ட் Regulation: 21 CFR 892.1720
#### 6. Predicate Devices
| | Predicate Device |
|----------------------|---------------------|
| Device Name | GM85 |
| Classification Name | MobileX-ray system. |
| Product Code | IZL |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 892.1720 |
| 510(K)# | K180543 |
| 510(K) Decision Date | May 24, 2018 |
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510(k) Premarket Notification - Traditional
#### 7. Device Description
The GM85 Digital Mobile X-ray imaging System is used to capture images by transmitting X-ray to a patient's body. The X-ray passing through a patient's body is sent to the detector and then converted into electrical signals. These signals go through the process of amplification and digital data conversion in the signal process on the S-Station, which is the Operation Software (OS) of Samsung Digital Diagnostic X-ray System, and save in DICOM file, a standard for medical imaging. The captured images are tuned up by an Image Post-processing Engine (IPE) which is exclusively installed in S-Station, and send to the Picture Archiving & Communication System (PACS) sever for reading images.
The GM85 Digital Mobile X-ray imaging System was previously cleared with K180543, and through this premarket notification, we would like to add more configurations in the previously cleared GM85 as a fixed column type and two detectors are newly added, and three software features are newly added as stated below.
S-Enhance is renamed from Tube & Line Enhancement (TLE), which was cleared before with GM85 at K171119, to enhance visibility of tubes and lines and provide enhanced images separately from original images. In this submission, the scope of S-Enhance is expanded from tubes and lines on chest images to foreign body (e.g. tubes, lines and needles) and urinary stones on chest, abdomen, and L-spine. And Manual Stitching to capture a body part that is larger than the detector's by capturing multiple images and Remote View function to remote access to view the current image on the workstation through a web browser. It was determined that the level of concern for the software contained in the GM85 Digital Mobile X-ray imaging System was Moderate in accordance with the FDA guidance, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Device".
#### 8. Intended Use
The GM85 Digital Mobile X-ray imaging System is intended for use in generating radiographic images of human anatomy by a qualified/trained doctor or technician. This device is not intended for mammographic applications.
#### 9. Summary of Technological characteristic of the proposed device compared with the predicate devices
The proposed device, GM85, has the same technological characteristics and hardware as its original predicate device. GM85 (K180543), and added a new fixed column type, new types of detectors and image processing technology(S-Enhance, Manual stitching, and Remote View). It does not have significant changes in materials, energy source or technological characteristics compared to the predicated device.
Comparisons of technological characteristics were executed and demonstrate the substantial equivalence to the predicates.
#### A. Comparing with Predicate Device
The proposed device is shown as its parts are identical or equivalent with predicate device while some differences are made as below, which does not show significant difference in safety and effectiveness.
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| Specification | Predicate Device | Proposed Device | Discussion | |
|---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|------|
| Device Name | GM85 | GM85 | - | |
| Manufacturer | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS | - | |
| 510(k) Number | K180543 | - | - | |
| Appearances | Image: Predicate Device Appearance | Image: Proposed Device Appearance<br>[C-Type*]<br>[F-Type**]<br>*Collapsible column type (C-Type)<br>**Fixed column type (F-Type) | Difference(1) | |
| Intended Use | The GM85 Digital Mobile X-ray<br>imaging System is intended for<br>use in generating radiographic<br>images of human anatomy by a<br>qualified/trained doctor or<br>technician. This device is not<br>intended for mammographic<br>applications. | The GM85 Digital Mobile X-ray<br>imaging System is intended for<br>use in generating radiographic<br>images of human anatomy by a<br>qualified/trained doctor or<br>technician. This device is not<br>intended for mammographic<br>applications. | Same | |
| Manufacturer Contents | Predicate Device | GM85 | Discussion | |
| (1)High Voltage Generator | | | | |
| Type | High Frequency | High Frequency | - | |
| Max. Power | 32kW / 40kW | 32kW / 40kW | Same | |
| Output<br>RANGE | kVp Range | 40 to 150kVp | 40 to 150kVp | Same |
| | mA Range | 10 - 500mA | 10 - 500mA | Same |
| | Exposure Time | 1msec-10sec | 1msec-10sec | Same |
510(k) Premarket Notification - Traditional
| Manufacturer Contents | | Predicate Device | GM85 | | Discussion |
|-----------------------|------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|---------------|
| | | | C-type | F-type | |
| (2)Tube assembly | | | | | |
| Moving<br>Range | Horizontal | 793~1355mm | 793~1355mm | | Same |
| | Vertical | 550~2030mm | 550~2030mm | 550~2030 or<br>1850mm | Difference(2) |
| Rotation<br>Range | Column | $\pm$ 315° | $\pm$ 315° | | Same |
| | Tube (Arm axis) | $\pm$ 180° | $\pm$ 180° | | Same |
| | Tube (Tube axis) | -30°~90° | -30°~90° | | Same |
| Tube | Model | LUC-13L,<br>XRR-3332X | LUC-13L,<br>XRR-3332X | | Same |
| | Focal spot | 0.6/1.2mm | 0.6/1.2mm | | Same |
| | Target Angle | 14° | 14° | | Same |
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510(k) Premarket Notification - Traditional
| Manufacturer Contents | | Predicate Device | GM85 | | Discussion |
|-----------------------|-------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| | | | C-type | F-type | |
| | Target Material | Rhenium-tungsten faced<br>molybdenum | Rhenium-tungsten faced<br>molybdenum | | Same |
| | Nominal Tube<br>Voltage | 150kVp | 150kVp | | Same |
| | Max.Anode HU | 300kHU | 300kHU | | Same |
| Collimator | | Automatic<br>SDR-OGCL40U<br>212 X 306 X 179mm | Automatic<br>SDR-<br>OGCL40U<br>212 X 306 X<br>179mm | Manual<br>SDR-<br>OGCL41U<br>222 X 271 X<br>140mm | Difference(3) |
| Manufacturer Contents | Predicate Device | GM85 | Discussion | | |
|----------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------|
| (3) Detector | | | | | |
| Name | S4335-W<br>S4343-W<br>S3025-W | | S4335-W<br>S4343-W<br>S3025-W<br>S4335-AW<br>S4343-AW | | Difference(4) |
| | S4335-W | S4343-W | S4335-AW | S4343-AW | |
| Detector Type | Csl | Csl | Csl | Csl | Same |
| | Indirect | Indirect | Indirect | Indirect | Same |
| Detector Area | 14"X17"<br>(345mmX42<br>5mm) | 17"X17"<br>(425mmX42<br>5mm) | 14"X17"<br>(345mmX4<br>25mm) | 17"X17"<br>(425mmX4<br>25mm) | Same |
| Number of pixels | 2466X3040 | 3036X3040 | 2466X3040 | 3036X3040 | Same |
| Pixel Pitch(um) | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | Same |
| High Contrast Limiting<br>Resolution (LP/mm) | 3.57 | 3.57 | 3.57 | 3.57 | Same |
| Communication | Wired /<br>Wireless | Wired /<br>Wireless | Wired /<br>Wireless | Wired /<br>Wireless | Same |
| Dust/Water-resistance | IPx1 | | IP54 | | Difference(4)-1 |
| Max.load capacity | 150 kg for uniform load,<br>100 kg for local load (40<br>mm in diameter disk at the<br>center) | | 400 kg for uniform load,<br>200 kg for local load (40<br>mm in diameter disk at the<br>center) | | Difference(4)-2 |
| Manufacturer Contents | Predicate Device | GM85 | Discussion |
|-----------------------------|------------------|--------------|------------|
| (4) Grid | | | |
| Lines/cm | 84.6 | 84.6 | Same |
| Grid mechanism | Stationary | Stationary | Same |
| Removability | Removable | Removable | Same |
| (5) Weight Distribution Cap | | | |
| Model Name | SDR-OGWD80U | SDR-OGWD80U | Same |
| Size(mm) | 505x553x37.4 | 505x553x37.4 | Same |
| (6) Software Features | | | |
| SimGrid | SimGrid | SimGrid | Same |
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| Manufacturer Contents | Predicate Device | GM85 | Discussion |
|------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------|---------------|
| Tube & Line<br>Enhancement(TLE)<br>/ S-Enhance | TLE*<br>*FDA-cleared(K171119) | S-Enhance | Difference(5) |
| Pediatric Exposure<br>Management(PEM) | PEM | PEM | Same |
| S-DAP<br>(Dose Area Product) | S-DAP | S-DAP | Same |
| S-Align | S-Align | S-Align | Same |
| S-Share | S-Share | S-Share | Same |
| Bone Suppression<br>Image(BSI) | BSI | BSI | Same |
| Remote View | | Remote View | Difference(6) |
| Manual Stitching | | Manual Stitching | Difference(7) |
510(k) Premarket Notification - Traditional
| No | Differences | Explanation |
|-------|---------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| (1) | Appearances | The proposed device GM85 adds newly a fixed column type in comparison with the predicated device's one that has only collapsible column type. The fixed column type has two options about the column's height, 1,800mm and 1,980mm. It does not contribute any adverse impacts to the device's image quality. The variety of column's types can be more helpful to choose the right equipment for fitting user's needs. |
| (2) | Moving Range<br>(Vertical) | The vertical moving range of proposed device GM85 varies depending on the column type. |
| (3) | Collimator | The proposed device GM85 has different types of collimator depending on column type. The collapsible column type has the same collimator(automatic, SDR-OGCL40U) applied to the predicate device and the fixed column type has the new type of collimator(manual, SDR-OGCL41U) which does not contribute any adverse impacts to the device's image quality. |
| (4)-1 | Detector<br>Dust/Water-resistance | The new detectors which are added to the GM85 device have better dust/water-resistance than the predicate device's dust/water-resistance and this change does not contribute any adverse impact to the device's safety and effectiveness. |
| (4)-2 | Detector<br>Max.load capacity | The new detectors which are added to the GM85 device have higher max load capacity than the predicate device's max load capacity and this change does not contribute any adverse impact to the device's safety and effectiveness. |
| (5) | Tube & Line<br>Enhancement(TLE) / S-Enhance | Tube & Line Enhancement (TLE), which was cleared with K171119, is to enhance visibility of tubes and lines on chest images and provide enhanced images separately from original images. TLE is renamed as S-Enhance, expanding its coverage and scope in this proposed device. S-Enhance is expanded from tubes and lines on chest images to foreign body (e.g. tubes, lines and needles) and urinary stones on chest, abdomen, and L-spine. This change is considered low risk and does not |
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| | | contribute any adverse impact to the device's safety and<br>effectiveness. |
|-----|------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| (6) | Remote View | The function of Remote View, which allows remote access to<br>view the current image on the workstation through a web<br>browser, is applied to the GM85 and this change does not<br>contribute any adverse impact to the device's safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| (7) | Manual Stitching | Manual Stitching can capture a body part that is larger than the<br>detector's area by capturing multiple images. This function is<br>considered low risk and does not contribute any adverse impact<br>to the device's safety and effectiveness. |
510(k) Premarket Notification - Traditional
#### B. Safety, EMC and Performance Data
Electrical, mechanical, environmental safety and performance testing according to standard ES 60601-1,IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-3, IEC 60601-2-28, IEC 60601-2-54, ISO14971, 21CFR1020.30 and 21CFR1020.31 were performed, and EMC testing was conducted in accordance with standard IEC 60601-1-2. Wireless function was tested and verified followed by guidance, Radio frequency Wireless Technology in Medical Devices. All test results were satisfying the standards.
#### C. Non-clinical data
Non-clinical data was provided in conformance to the FDA "Guidance for the Submission of 510(k)'s for Solid-State X-ray Imaging Devices", which includes MTF and DQE measurements as tested by IEC 62220-1.
The proposed device has new types of detectors that have equivalent image characteristics as the existing ones. Specific description is added to make it clear with the non-clinical data and phantom image evaluation report. And those detectors evaluated by Software System Test Case for verification and validation.
The S-Enhance is same image processing technology as TLE of predicate device GM85 (K171119) and extends the applicable body parts to chest, abdomen, and L-spine so it shows no difference in non-clinical testing data such as TLC and CER measurements from TLE of the predicate device GM85 (K171119).
Manual Stitching is optional software to capture a body part that is larger than the detector's area and evaluated Software System Test Case for verification and validation.
#### D. Clinical data
In clinical data, phantom image evaluations of the new types of detectors and S-Enhance were performed in accordance with FDA guidance for the submission of 510(k)'s for Solid State X-ray Imaging Devices. Anthropomorphic phantom images were provided; these images were not necessary to establish substantial equivalence based on the modifications to the device (note X-ray flat-panel detector similar to the predicate detector) but they provide further evidence in addition to the performance data to show
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#### 510(k) Premarket Notification - Traditional
that the complete system works as intended. They were evaluated by a professional radiologist and found to be equivalent to the predicate devices. There is no significant difference in the average score considering the standard deviation of image quality evaluation between the proposed device and the predicate device and it is confirmed that S-Enhance is able to generate a companion image which provide clear visibility for foreign bodies such as lines, tubes, and needles, and urinary stones in chest, abdomen, and L-spine protocol in addition to the original images. Therefore, these changes do not affect either the safety or the effectiveness, compared to the predicated device.
#### E. Conclusions
The non-clinical and clinical demonstrates that the proposed device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the legally marketed predicate devices.
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A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.