The GR40CW Digital X-ray Imaging System is intended for use in general projection radiographic applications wherever conventional screen-film systems or CR systems may be used. This device is not intended for mammographic applications.
Device Story
GR40CW is a digital X-ray retrofit kit upgrading analog X-ray systems to digital. Components include detector, power supply, battery, access point, control interface box (CIB), workstation, and barcode scanner. Input: X-ray radiation passing through patient body. Detector converts X-rays to electrical signals; signals amplified and digitized. Output: DICOM-compliant digital images sent to PACS for clinical review. Used in clinical settings by physicians/technicians. Features include SimGrid (scatter compensation), BSI (bone suppression), S-Enhance (enhancement of tubes, lines, needles, urinary stones), Remote View (web-based image access), and Manual Stitching (combining multiple images for larger anatomy). System operates via CIB (passive signal detection) or AED (automatic exposure detection) modes, independent of X-ray generator control. Benefits include improved image visibility and workflow efficiency.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Phantom image evaluations performed per FDA guidance for solid-state X-ray imaging devices. Anthropomorphic phantom images evaluated by radiologists; results showed no significant difference in image quality compared to predicate. Confirmed S-Enhance generates companion images with clear visibility for foreign bodies (lines, needles) and urinary stones in chest, abdomen, and L-spine protocols.
Indicated for general projection radiographic applications in human anatomy. Not for mammographic applications.
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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July 20, 2018
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. % Jaesang Noh Senior Professional, Regulatory Affairs 129, Samsung-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do 16677 REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Re: K181631
Trade/Device Name: GR40CW Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1680 Regulation Name: Stationary x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MQB Dated: June 15, 2018 Received: June 20, 2018
Dear Jaesang Noh:
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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and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act): 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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Sincerely,
Hole 2. Nils
Robert Ochs, Ph.D. Director Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K181631
Device Name GR40CW
Indications for Use (Describe)
The GR40CW Digital X-ray Imaging System is intended for use in general projection radiographic applications wherever conventional screen-film systems or CR systems may be used. This device is not intended for mammographic applications.
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# 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 15, 2018
## 2. Submitter
- A. Company Name: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd.
- B. Address: 129, Samsung-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 16677, Republic of Korea
## 3. Primary Contact Person
- A. Name: JAESANG NOH & CHUNSIN KIM
- B. Title: Requlatory Affairs, Senior Professional
- C. Phone Number: +82-2-2193-2444 & +82-2-2193-2437
- D. FAX Number: +82-31-200-6401
- E. E-Mail: jaesang.noh@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. E-Mail: gomari@samsungneurologica.com
#### 5. Proposed Device
- A. Trade Name: GR40CW
- B. Device Name: GR40CW
- C. Common Name: Retrofit Kit
- D. Regulation Name: Stationary x-ray system
- E. Product Code: MQB
- F. Regulation: 21 CFR 892.1680
#### 6. Predicate Devices
| | Predicate Device #1 | Predicate Device #2 |
|----------------------|----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS<br>Co., Ltd. | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS<br>Co., Ltd. |
| Device Name | GR40CW | GM85 |
| Common Name | Retrofit Kit | Digital Diagnostic Mobile X-ray<br>System |
| Regulation Name | Stationary x-ray system | Mobile X-ray System |
| Product Code | MQB | IZL |
| Regulation | 21 CFR 892.1680 | 21 CFR 892.1720 |
| 510(k) Number | K180543 | K171119 |
| 510(k) Decision Date | May 24, 2018 | May, 12, 2017 |
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510(k) Premarket Notification - Traditional
## 7. Device Description
The GR40CW digital X-ray imaging system consists of Detector, Power supply box, Battery pack, Battery charger, Access point, CIB(Control Interface Box), Workstation, Barcode scanner, Main cable and software for image acquisition and image processing and does not include the X-ray generator. This 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 device before being sent to the S-Station (Operation Software) and saved in DICOM file, a standard for medical imaging. The captured images are sent to the Picture Archiving & Communication System (PACS) server, and can be used for reading images.
The GR40CW digital 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 GR40CW as three detectors are newly added, and some software features called as SimGrid, S-Enhance, BSI (Bone Suppression Image), Remote View and manual Stitching are newly added as stated below.
SimGrid software option, cleared with K171119. is able to compensate the contrast loss due to scatter radiations, primarily acquisitions without a physical anti-scatter grid.
BSI software option suppresses bone anatomy and S-Enhance is renamed from Tube & Line Enhancement (TLE), which was cleared before with the predicate device 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 GR40CW digital X-ray imaging system was Moderate in accordance with the FDA guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Device".
#### Integration Information
This is a retrofit system consisting of Detectors, Power supply box, Battery charger, Access point, CIB (Control Interface Box), Workstation, Barcode scanner and Main cable. This retrofit system is designed to generate a digital image while using the current analogue X-ray system by upgrading only the part of an analogue cassette film to the digital panel(detector), and does not get involved in controlling X-ray radiation related parameters, which is still controlled by the existing X-ray system.
The GR40CW retrofit system can be applied to the existing analogue X-ray system by two ways (CIB and AED modes). 1) In CIB mode, CIB is only connected to a signal line of a hand switch for passively detecting the signal, as On or Off, coming out from the hand switch to the X-ray Generator Console, to make the digital detector ready to active or inactive to receive Xray radiation. 2) In AED (Automatic Exposure Detection) mode, without CIB, the detector is sensing of radiation exposure. Once it recognizes the exposure, it become active right away to receive X-ray radiation. This whole process is independently operated from the existing
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510(k) Premarket Notification - Traditional analogue X-ray system.
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In conclusion, this retrofit kit does not either require a modification / alteration or control in the part of X-ray radiation control of the current X-ray system in anyway.
## 8. Intended Use
The GR40CW Digital X-ray Imaging System is intended for use in general projection radiographic applications wherever conventional screen-film systems may be used. This device is not intended for mammographic applications.
## 9. Summary of Technological characteristic of the proposed device compared with the predicate device
The proposed device GR40CW apply the software feature as S-Enhance, which were cleared with K171119, to GR40CW product which was cleared with K180543 without changes in technical characteristics, materials, energy sources and biocompatibility such as X-ray Tube Assembly except of detector. Optional three detectors which were improved durability and dust/water-resistance are added to GR40CW.
Comparisons of technological characteristics were executed and demonstrate the substantial equivalence to the predicate.
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510(k) Premarket Notification - Traditional
#### A. Comparing with Predicate Device
| Specification | Predicate<br>Device #1 | Proposed<br>Device | Predicate<br>Device #2 | Discussion |
|---------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| Device Name | GR40CW | GR40CW | GM85 | |
| Manufacturer | SAMSUNG<br>ELECTRONICS<br>Co., Ltd. | SAMSUNG<br>ELECTRONICS<br>Co., Ltd. | SAMSUNG<br>ELECTRONICS<br>Co., Ltd. | |
| 510(k) Number | K180543 | None | K171119 | |
| Appearances | Image: GR40CW Digital X-ray Imaging System | Image: GR40CW Digital X-ray Imaging System | Image: GM85 Digital Mobile X-ray imaging System | Same as PD#1 |
| Intended Use | The GR40CW<br>Digital X-ray<br>Imaging System<br>is intended for<br>use in general<br>projection<br>radiographic<br>applications<br>wherever<br>conventional<br>screen-film<br>systems or CR<br>systems may be<br>used. This<br>device is not<br>intended for<br>mammographic<br>applications. | The GR40CW<br>Digital X-ray<br>Imaging System<br>is intended for<br>use in general<br>projection<br>radiographic<br>applications<br>wherever<br>conventional<br>screen-film<br>systems or CR<br>systems may be<br>used. This<br>device is not<br>intended for<br>mammographic<br>applications. | The GM85<br>Digital Mobile X-<br>ray imaging<br>System is<br>intended for use<br>in generating<br>radiographic<br>images of<br>human anatomy<br>by a<br>qualified/trained<br>doctor or<br>technician. This<br>device is not<br>intended for<br>mammographic<br>applications. | Same as PD#1 |
| Manufacturer<br>Contents | GR40CW<br>(K180543) | GR40CW | GM85<br>(K171119) | Discussion | | | | | |
|--------------------------|-------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|-------------|---------|--|
| (1) Detector | | | | | | | | | |
| Name | S4335-WV<br>S4335-W<br>S4343-W<br>S3025-W | S4335-WV<br>S4335-W<br>S4343-W<br>S3025-W<br>S4335-AWV<br>S4335-AW<br>S4343-AW | S4335-W<br>S4343-W<br>S3025-W | Difference(1) | | | | | |
| | S433<br>5-W | S43<br>35-<br>WV | S434<br>3-W | S433<br>5-<br>AW | S43<br>35-<br>AW | S434<br>3-<br>AW | S4335-<br>W | S4343-W | |
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# SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd.
510(k) Premarket Notification - Traditional
| Manufacturer<br>Contents | GR40CW<br>(K180543) | GR40CW | | | GM85<br>(K171119) | | Discussion | | |
|----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|---------------------|
| | | | V | | | | | | |
| Detector Type | CsI | Gd2O2S | CsI | CsI | Gd2O2S | CsI | CsI | Same as PD#1 | |
| | Indirect | Indirect | Indirect | Indirect | Indirect | Indirect | Indirect | Same as PD#1 | |
| Detector Area | 14"X 17"(<br>345 mm<br>X425m m) | 14"X 17"(<br>345 mm<br>X425m m) | 17"X 17"(<br>425 mm<br>X425m m) | 14"X 17"(<br>345 mm<br>X425m m) | 14"X 17"(<br>345 mm<br>X425m m) | 17"X 17"(<br>425 mm<br>X425m m) | 14"X17"<br>(345mm<br>X425m m) | 17"X17"<br>(425mmX<br>425mm) | Same as PD#1 |
| Number of pixels | 2466X3<br>040 | 2466X3<br>040 | 3036X3<br>040 | 2466X3<br>040 | 2466X3<br>040 | 3036X3<br>040 | 2466X3<br>040 | 3036X30<br>40 | Same as PD#1 |
| Pixel Pitch(um) | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | Same as PD#1 |
| High Contrast<br>Limiting<br>Resolution<br>(LP/mm) | 3.57 | 3.5 | 3.57 | 3.57 | 3.5 | 3.57 | 3.57 | 3.57 | Same as PD#1 |
| Communication | Wire d /<br>Wireless | Wire d /<br>Wireless | Wire d /<br>Wireless | Wire d /<br>Wireless | Wire d /<br>Wireless | Wire d /<br>Wireless | Wired /<br>Wireless | Wired /<br>Wireless | Same as PD#1 |
| Dust/Water-<br>resistance | IPx1 | | | IP54 | | | IPx1 | | Difference(1)<br>-1 |
| Max.load<br>capacity | 150 kg for uniform load,<br>100 kg for local load (40 mm in<br>diameter disk at the center) | | | 400 kg for uniform load,<br>200 kg for local load (40 mm in<br>diameter disk at the center) | | | 150 kg for uniform load,<br>100 kg for local load<br>(40 mm in diameter disk at the center) | | Difference(1)<br>-2 |
| Manufacturer<br>Contents | GR40CW<br>(K180543) | GR40CW | GM85<br>(K171119) | Discussion |
|--------------------------|---------------------|-------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| (2) Software Features | | | | |
| | - | SimGrid | SimGrid | Same as<br>PD#2 |
| | - | S-Enhance | TLE | Difference(2) |
| Feature<br>Names | S-Share | S-Share | S-Share | Same |
| | - | BSI | BSI | Same as<br>PD#2 |
| | - | Remote View | | Difference(3) |
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510(k) Premarket Notification - Traditional
| Manufacturer<br>Contents | GR40CW<br>(K180543) | GR40CW | GM85<br>(K171119) | Discussion |
|--------------------------|---------------------|------------------|-------------------|---------------|
| | - | Manual Stitching | - | Difference(4) |
| No | Differences | Explanation |
|-----------|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| (1)-<br>1 | Dust/Water-resistance | The new detectors which are added to the GC85A device<br>have better dust/water-resistance than the predicate<br>device's dust/water-resistance and this change does not<br>contribute any adverse impact to the device's safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| (1)-<br>2 | Max.load capacity | The new detectors which are added to the GC85A device<br>have higher max load capacity than the predicate device's<br>max load capacity and this change does not contribute any<br>adverse impact to the device's safety and effectiveness. |
| (2) | S-Enhance | S-Enhance is renamed from Tube & Line Enhancement<br>(TLE), which was cleared with K171119, is to enhance<br>visibility of tubes and lines and provide enhanced images<br>separately from original images. This software feature is<br>applied to the GC85A with the scope of application for S-<br>Enhance, which is expanded from tubes and lines on chest<br>images to foreign body (e.g. tubes, lines and needles) and<br>urinary stones on chest, abdomen and L-spine images.<br>This change is considered low risk and does not contribute<br>any adverse impact to the device's safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| (3) | Remote View | The function of Remote View, which allows remote access<br>to view the current image on the workstation through a<br>web browser, is applied to the GR40CW and this change<br>does not contribute any adverse impact to the device's<br>safety and effectiveness. |
| (4) | Manual Stitching | Manual Stitching can capture a body part that is larger<br>than the detector's area by capturing multiple images. This<br>function is considered low risk and does not contribute any<br>adverse impact to the device's safety and effectiveness. |
#### Safety, EMC and Performance Data B.
Electrical, mechanical, environmental safety and performance testing were conducted according to standard ES 60601-1(2012), and EMC testing was conducted according to IEC 60601-1-2(2007). Wireless function was tested and verified followed by the guidance for Radio frequency Wireless Technology in Medical Devices. All test results were satisfying with the standards.
#### C. Non-clinical data
Non-clinical testing 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 shows no difference in non-clinical testing data such as MTF and DQE measurements from the predicate device.
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#### D. Clinical data
Phantom image evaluations for the new detector 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 that the complete system works as intended. They were evaluated by professional radiologists 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, 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 results of the non-clinical data & clinical data demonstrate that the proposed device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the legally marketed devices.
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6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
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.