PreXion3D Explorer is intended to produce two-dimensional digital x-ray images including panoramic and cephalometric image, and three-dimensional digital x-ray images of the dental, oral, maxillofacial region, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and neck region at the direction of healthcare professionals as diagnostic support for adult and pediatric patients. Cephalometric imaging also includes the hand and wrist to obtain carpus images for growth and maturity assessment.
Device Story
PreXion3D Explorer is a dental/maxillofacial X-ray system; captures 2D (panoramic, cephalometric) and 3D (CT) images. Scanner rotates around patient head; X-ray generator and flat panel detector (FPD) mounted on opposite sides of rotation arm. System includes Console for operation, data management, and image reconstruction. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals. Output includes 2D/3D images for diagnostic support; aids in treatment planning and growth assessment. Benefits include high-resolution imaging for dental/ENT/maxillofacial diagnosis.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical bench testing, including biocompatibility, electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and imaging performance verification per international standards (IEC/ISO).
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients (aged 6+) requiring 2D (panoramic, cephalometric) or 3D digital X-ray imaging of dental, oral, maxillofacial, ENT, and neck regions. Cephalometric imaging includes hand/wrist for growth/maturity assessment. No specific contraindications listed.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A computed tomography x-ray system is a diagnostic x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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April 15, 2019
PreXion Corporation % Hiroaki Takahashi General Manager, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Division 1-14-1, Kanda Suda-cho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo101-0041 JAPAN
Re: K190320
Trade/Device Name: PreXion3D Explorer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulation Name: Computed tomography x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OAS Dated: February 8, 2019 Received: February 13, 2019
Dear Hiroaki Takahashi:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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# Section 5 – 510(k) Summary
Device Name: PreXion3D Explorer
# K190320
## 1. Submission Sponsor
PreXion Corporation 1-14-1, Kanda Suda-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0041 Japan Hiroaki Takahashi General Manager, Quality Assurance & Regulatory Division Email: px-ra@prexion.co.jp Office number: +81-3-5297-7551
#### 2. Submission Correspondent
Same as above
#### 3. Date Prepared
February 8th, 2019
#### 4. Device Identification
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | PreXion3D Explorer |
|-------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Common/Usual Name: | OAS: Computed Tomography X-Ray System |
| Regulation Number: | OAS: 21 CFR 892.1750 |
| Product Code: | OAS |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
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### 5. Legally Marketed Predicate Device(s)
K181983, PreXion3D Excelsior, PreXion Corporation
#### 6. Indication for Use Statement
PreXion3D Explorer is intended to produce two-dimensional digital x-ray images including panoramic and cephalometric image, and three-dimensional digital x-ray images of the dental, oral, maxillofacial region, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and neck region at the direction of healthcare professionals as diagnostic support for adult and pediatric patients. Cephalometric imaging also includes the hand and wrist to obtain carpus images for growth and maturity assessment.
#### 7. Device Description
PreXion3D Explorer consists of a scanner, which is used for generating X-ray and detecting image data, and a Console, which is used for operating the scanner and managing the data. The scan data acquired by the scanner will be transferred to the Console. PreXion3D Explorer Image Analysis System will then perform the image analysis (2D/3D) or image edition (creating cross-section diagram, etc.), and output the image to a printer.
X-ray image data is acquired while the rotation around the secured "patient's head" at a constant speed. X-rays, which are emitted from X-ray generator (built in one side of rotation arm), pass through a patient and are detected by the flat panel detector (built in the other side of rotation arm). The detected X-ray absorption data is used to process image reconstruction on the Console to create the 3D image (CT scan), the tomographic image (CT scan, CT-Panoramic scan) and Cephalometric Scan.
The operating principle of the device is as follows.
#### <X-ray generation principle>
X-rays are generated by the conversion of electron kinetic energy.
Part of the kinetic energy which is generated when electrons moving at high speed are decelerated inside matter becomes the conversion source.
Use a high-voltage transformer to boost the commercial voltage (100 to 240 V) to direct current high voltage (several tens of kV) and apply it to the X-ray tube to accelerate the X-ray tube's thermal electrons, and then the X-ray will be generated.
The change in the voltage (tube voltage) and current) applied to the X-ray tube brings the following features.
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· The higher the X-ray tube voltage is, the greater the penetration strength of X-rays is.
- · The higher the current (tube current) is, the more the X-ray dose is.
With the consideration of the above features, X-ray devices are designed to be able to control the X-ray dose and strength according to the intended use.
<CT Scan principle and Panoramic Scan principle>
X-ray photography is acquired while the rotation arm is rotating around the secured "patient's head" at a constant speed.
X-rays, which are emitted from X-ray generator (built in one side of rotation arm), pass through a patient and are detected by the flat panel detector (built in the other side of rotation arm).
The detected X-ray absorption data is used to process image reconstruction on the Console to create the 3D image (CT scan) and the tomographic image (CT scan, Panoramic scan).
<Cephalometric Exposure>
Based on cephalometric radiography, a plain radiographic image of the properly positioned "patient's head" between X-ray generator and flat panel detector with stable magnification ratio, can be acquired. Also, the image of "patient's hand" can be obtained.
# 8. Substantial Equivalence Discussion
The following table compares the PreXion3D Explorer to the predicate device with respect to indications for use, principles of operation, technological characteristics, materials, and performance. The comparison of the devices provides more detailed information regarding the basis for the determination of substantial equivalence. The subject device does not raise any new issues of safety or effectiveness based on the similarities to the predicate device.
| Manufacturer | PreXion Corporation | PreXion Corporation | | | |
|------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
| Trade Name | PreXion3D Explorer | PreXion3D Excelsior | Comparison to<br>Predicate | | |
| 510(k) Number | TBD | K181983 | N/A | | |
| Product Code | OAS | OAS | Same | | |
| Regulation Number | OAS: 21 CFR 892.1750 | OAS: 21 CFR 892.1750 | Same | | |
| Regulation Name | OAS: Computed tomography x-<br>ray system | OAS: Computed tomography x-<br>ray system | Same | | |
| | | | | | |
| Device Classification<br>Name | | X-Ray, Tomography, Computed,<br>Dental | X-Ray, Tomography, Computed,<br>Dental | Same | |
| Indications for use: | | PreXion3D Explorer is intended<br>to produce two-dimensional<br>digital x-ray images including<br>panoramic and cephalometric<br>image, and three-dimensional<br>digital x-ray images of the<br>dental, oral, maxillofacial region,<br>ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and<br>neck region at the direction of<br>healthcare professionals as<br>diagnostic support for adult and<br>pediatric patients.<br>Cephalometric imaging also<br>includes the hand and wrist to<br>obtain carpus images for growth<br>and maturity assessment. | PreXion 3D Excelsior is intended<br>to produce two-dimensional<br>digital panoramic and<br>cephalometric images, and<br>three-dimensional digital x-ray<br>images of the dental(oral),<br>maxillofacial, and ENT (Ear,<br>Nose and Throat) region at the<br>direction of healthcare<br>professionals as diagnostic<br>support for adult and pediatric<br>patients.<br>Cephalometric imaging also<br>includes the hand and wrist to<br>obtain carpus images for<br>growth and maturity<br>assessment. | Minor wording<br>differences do<br>not raise any<br>additional<br>questions of<br>safety or<br>efficacy. | |
| | | | | | |
| Target Population | | Children aged 6 (except infants)<br>to elderly | Children aged 6 (except infants)<br>to elderly | Same | |
| Anatomical Site | | The dental, oral, maxillofacial<br>region<br>ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and<br>neck region | The dental, oral, maxillofacial<br>region<br>ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and<br>neck region | Same | |
| Users | | Health care professionals | Health care professionals | Same | |
| | Technological Characteristics and Performance | | | | |
| Patient Contact Material | | CHIN REST: polycarbonate<br>HEAD SUPPORT: carbon<br>HANDLE GRIP: silicone rubber | CHIN REST: polycarbonate<br>HEADREST: silicone rubber<br>BELT: polyvinyl chloride | Biocompatibility<br>test results<br>support that the<br>material is safe<br>for the intended<br>use. | |
| Sterility | | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Same | |
| X-ray<br>Generation<br>Device | Tube<br>Voltage | 90-110KV | 60-110KV | Applied current<br>is reduced so<br>that the dose<br>level is<br>equivalent. | |
| | Pulse<br>Exposure<br>function | Yes | Yes | Same | |
| | Tube<br>Current | 1-3mA | 1-6mA | Applied current<br>is reduced so<br>that the dose<br>level is<br>equivalent. | |
| | Focal Spot<br>Size | 0.3mm x 0.3mm | 0.3mm x 0.3mm | Same | |
| | Detector | FPD (TFT) | FPD (TFT) | Same | |
| X-ray Image<br>Capturing<br>Device | Pixel Size | 248 μm x248μm (With binning)<br>(CT, CT-Panoramic, Ceph) | 125 μm x125μm,125μm x250μm (CT) | | |
| | | 124 μm x124μm (Without<br>binning)<br>(CT, CT-Panoramic, Ceph) | 125 μm x 125μm (Panoramic) | | |
| | | | 140 μm x 140μm (Ceph) | | |
| | Pixel<br>Number | 1024x1280(With binning)<br>(CT, CT-Panoramic)<br>2560x2048(Without binning)<br>(CT, CT-Panoramic, Ceph) | 1280x1024 (CT)<br>128x1280 (Panoramic)<br>2112x1754 (Cephalometric) | FPD has been<br>changed and<br>gets bigger. The<br>performance<br>gets better. | |
| | Size of<br>Area<br>Receiving<br>X-ray | 253.95mm x 317.44mm<br>(CT, CT-Panoramic, Ceph) | 160mm x 128mm (CT)<br>160mm x 12.5mm (Panoramic)<br>295.68 x 245.56mm (Ceph) | | |
| | Number<br>of Bits | 16bits (CT, CT-Panorama, Ceph) | 16bits (CT, Panorama)<br>14bits (Ceph) | | |
| Scanner | SID/SOD | 700mm/ 420mm (CT, CT-<br>Panoramic, Ceph) | 700mm/ 470mm (CT,<br>Panoramic)<br>1735mm / 1500mm (Ceph) | Radius of<br>rotation gets<br>smaller so that<br>they are<br>substantially<br>equivalent. | |
| | Dimension<br>(WxDxH) | 880 mm x 1237 mm x<br>2268 mm (CT, CT-Panoramic,<br>Ceph) | 930 mm x 1230 mm x<br>2220 mm (CT, Panoramic)<br>1747 mm x 1230 mm x<br>2220 mm (with Ceph) | | |
| | Weight | 165 kg (CT, CT-Panoramic, Ceph) | 165 kg (CT, Panoramic)<br>200kg (Ceph) | Cephalo is<br>integrated, thus,<br>it gets lighter. | |
| | Imaging Mode | CT scan, CT-Panoramic scan,<br>Cephalometric radiography | CT scan, Panoramic scan,<br>Cephalometric radiography | Equivalent | |
| | | Panoramic Scan<br>Performance (Scan Time) | 18sec | 8-16sec | Irradiance level<br>is equivalent. |
| | | Cephalometric<br>Radiography (Scan Time) | 0.1 sec | 0.5-0.8 sec | Improved |
| CT Scan<br>Performance | Scan Time | 10-20sec | 5.2-25.6sec | Similar | |
| | FOV<br>(Voxel<br>Size) | Diameter 150mm x H156mm<br>(0.100 - 0.200mm)<br>Diameter 150mm x H78mm<br>(0.100 - 0.200mm)<br>Diameter 50mm x H50mm | Diameter 100mm x H81mm<br>(0.100 - 0.200mm)<br>Diameter 100mm x H50mm<br>(0.100 - 0.200mm)<br>Diameter 50mm x H50mm | FPD gets bigger<br>so that it can<br>scan larger<br>object. | |
# Table-5A: Comparison of Characteristics
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| | (0.100 - 0.200mm) | (0.100 - 0.200mm) | |
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| | | Diameter 150mm x H130mm<br>(0.100 - 0.200mm) | |
| Volume Size | 500x500x500<br>750x750x780 | 512x512x512<br>512x512x950<br>1024x1024x816<br>1024x1024x1515 | Volume Size is<br>smaller; thus,<br>the file size gets<br>smaller. |
| Dose Level<br>(CTDIw) | Standard (110KV, 2mA, 10s)<br>15cm: 1.7mGy<br>5cm: 0.5mGy<br><br>High Definition (110KV, 2.0mA, 18s)<br>15cm: 3.1mGy<br>5cm: 0.9mGy<br><br>Ultra-High Definition (110KV, 2.0mA, 20s)<br>15cm: 2.3mGy<br>5cm: 0.7mGy<br><br>Standard Child (90KV, 1mA, 10s)<br>15cm: 0.5mGy<br>5cm: 0.1mGy | Standard (110KV, 2.4mA, 9.6s)<br>10cm: 2.9mGy<br>5cm: 1.9mGy<br><br>Rapid (110KV, 2.4mA, 5.2s)<br>10cm: 0.9mGy<br>5cm: 0.8mGy<br><br>High Definition (110KV, 2.4mA, 12.8s)<br>10cm: 4.9mGy<br>5cm: 3.2mGy<br><br>Ultra-High Definition (110KV, 2.4mA, 23.6s)<br>10cm: 8.7mGy<br>5cm: 4.3mGy<br><br>Standard Child (95KV, 1.6mA, 9.6s)<br>10cm: 1.4mGy<br>5cm: 1.0mGy<br><br>Rapid Child (95KV, 1.6mA, 5.2s)<br>10cm: 0.5mGy<br>5cm: 0.4mGy<br><br>Complete (110KV, 2.4mA, 19.2s)<br>10cm: 5.8mGy<br><br>Complete Child (95KV, 1.6mA, 19.2s)<br>10cm: 2.9mGy | Dose Level is<br>similar and<br>improved. |
| Spatial Resolution | Standard mode:<br>50%MTF: 0.95LP/mm<br>20%MTF:2.0LP/mm<br><br>Rapid Mode:<br>50%MTF: 0.95LP/mm<br>20%MTF:2.0LP/mm | Standard mode:<br>50%MTF: 1.2LP/mm<br>20%MTF:2.3LP/mm<br><br>Rapid Mode:<br>50%MTF: 1.2LP/mm<br>20%MTF:2.3LP/mm | Spatial<br>Resolution is<br>similar and<br>improved. |
| | 50%MTF: 0.95LP/mm<br>20%MTF:2.0LP/mm | 50%MTF: 1.2LP/mm<br>20%MTF:2.3LP/mm | |
| | High contrast mode:<br>50%MTF: 0.95LP/mm<br>20%MTF:2.0LP/mm | High contrast mode:<br>50%MTF: 1.2LP/mm<br>20%MTF:2.3LP/mm | |
| | Display High-resolution 2D and<br>3D Images Function | Display High-resolution 2D and<br>3D Images Function | |
| Viewer Software (Image<br>Analysis System<br>Software) | Image Processing Function<br>includes Airway measurement<br>Image Operation Function | Image Processing Function<br>include Airway measurement<br>Image Operation Function | Same |
| Console Software<br>System Settings | Output Function<br>CT Scan<br>include CT-Panoramic mode | Output Function<br>CT Scan<br>include CT-Panoramic mode | Same |
| | Applied Standard | | |
| Electrical Safety Standard | ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 | ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1 | |
| Electromagnetic<br>Compatibility Standard | IEC 60601-1-2 | IEC 60601-1-2 | |
| Radiation Safety Standard | IEC 60601-1-3 | IEC 60601-1-3 | |
| Electrical Equipment<br>Usability Safety Standard | IEC 60601-1-6 | IEC 60601-1-6 | |
| Usability Engineering<br>Standard | IEC 62366 -1 | IEC 62366 | |
| Software Lifecycle<br>Process Standard | IEC 62304 | IEC 62304 | |
| Essential performance of<br>dental extra-oral X-ray<br>equipment Standard | IEC 60601-2-63 | IEC 60601-2-63 | |
| Acceptance tests of<br>Imaging performance of<br>dental X-ray equipment<br>Standard | IEC 61223-3-4 | IEC 61223-3-4 | Same |
| Acceptance tests of<br>Imaging performance of<br>computed tomography X-<br>ray equipment Standard | IEC 61223-3-5 | IEC 61223-3-5 | |
| Laser Safety Standard | IEC 60825-1 | IEC 60825-1 | |
| Risk Management<br>Standard | ISO 14971 | ISO 14971 |…
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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.