K190357 · Hdx Will Corp. · EHD · Mar 15, 2019 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K190357
Device Name
Star-X, Intraoral X-ray System
Applicant
Hdx Will Corp.
Product Code
EHD · Dental
Decision Date
Mar 15, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.1800
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
Star-X is intra-oral X-ray system for dental diagnosis that can radiate X-ray images by irradiating X-rays generated by high voltage to an anode in an X-ray tube and reacting with the receptor (film, sensor). Star-X is a dental X-ray equipment (extra-oral source system) intended for use by qualified dentist or dental technician for both adult and pediatric patient for producing diagnostic dental radiographs for treatment of diseases of the teeth, jaw, and other oral structures using intra-oral image receptors.
Device Story
Star-X is an intra-oral X-ray system for dental diagnostics. Device consists of X-ray generator, beam-limiting cone, control panel, mechanical arm, support structure, chair, and backrest. Operates by generating high-voltage X-rays directed at an anode in an X-ray tube; radiation interacts with intra-oral receptors (film or digital sensors). Used in dental clinics by dentists or technicians for patient positioning and exposure control. Output is a diagnostic dental radiograph used to treat diseases of teeth, jaw, and oral structures. Benefits include accurate visualization of oral anatomy for clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Compliance with electrical safety (ES60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), radiation protection (IEC 60601-1-3), and dental intra-oral X-ray equipment standards (IEC 60601-2-65). No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Floor-mounted dental X-ray system. Tungsten anode; 65 kV tube voltage; 3 or 6 mA tube current; 0.8 mm focal spot size. Inherent filtration 0.8 mm Al; total filtration > 1.8 mm Al. Exposure time 0.01-3.2s. Duty cycle 1:60. Complies with 21 CFR 1020.30/1020.31. Software-controlled exposure.
Indications for Use
Indicated for dental diagnostic imaging in adult and pediatric patients. Used by dentists or dental technicians to produce radiographs of teeth, jaw, and oral structures using intra-oral receptors.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An extraoral source x-ray system is an AC-powered device that produces x-rays and is intended for dental radiographic examination and diagnosis of diseases of the teeth, jaw, and oral structures. The x-ray source (a tube) is located outside the mouth. This generic type of device may include patient and equipment supports and component parts.
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HDX WILL Corp. % Mr. Myoung-Joon Lee General Manager #105,106,201,202,203,204,38, Osongsaengmyeong-4-ro Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do 28161 REPUBLIC OF KOREA
March 15, 2019
Re: K190357
Trade/Device Name: Star-X, Intraoral X-ray System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.1800 Regulation Name: Extraoral source x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EHD Dated: February 14, 2019 Received: February 15, 2019
Dear Mr. Lee:
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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Sincerely,
Michael D. O'Hara
For
Thalia Mills, 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) K190357
Device Name Star-X; Intraoral X-ray System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Star-X is intra-oral X-ray system for dental diagnosis that can radiate X-ray images by irradiating X-rays generated by high voltage to an anode in an X-ray tube and reacting with the receptor (film, sensor).
Star-X is a dental X-ray equipment (extra-oral source system) intended for use by qualified dentist or dental technician for both adult and pediatric patient for producing diagnostic dental radiographs for treatment of diseases of the teeth, jaw, and other oral structures using intra-oral image receptors.
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# 510(k) Summary
[As required by 21 CFR 807.92]
# K190357
# 1. Date Prepared [21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)]
March 11th, 2019
#### 2. Submitter's Information [21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)]
| - Name of Manufacturer: | HDX WILL CORP. |
|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| - Address: | #105, 106, 201, 202, 203, 204, 38, Osongsaengmyeong<br>4-ro, Osong-eup, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si,<br>Chungcheongbuk-do, 28161, Korea |
| - Contact Person: | Myoung-Joon Lee / General Manager |
| - Telephone No.: | +82-43-710-7318 |
| - Fax No.: | +82-43-710-7312 |
| - Email Address: | mjlee@iwllmed.com |
| - Registration No.: | 3013511605 |
#### 3. Trade Name, Regulation Name, Classification [21 CFR 807.92(a)(2)]
| Device Name | Star-X; Intraoral X-ray System |
|---------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 872.1800 |
| Common/Usual Name | Extraoral source X-ray system |
| Regulatory Class | Class II |
| Product Code | EHD |
| Classification Name | Unit, X-Ray, Extraoral With Timer |
| Panel | Radiology |
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# 4. Identification of Predicate Device(s) [21 CFR 807.92(a)(3)]
The identified predicate devices within this submission are shown as follow;
# Predicate device #1
| - 510(k) Number: | K970975 |
|------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| - Applicant: | PLANMECA OY |
| - Device Name: | PROSTYLE INTRA (PLANMECA INTRA) |
| - Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 872.1800 |
| - Regulation Name: | Extraoral source x-ray system |
| - Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| - Product Code: | EHD |
| - Classification Name: | Unit, X-Ray, Extraoral With Timer |
### Predicate device #2
| - 510(k) Number: | K042260 |
|------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| - Applicant: | TAKARA BELMONT USA, INC. |
| - Device Name: | PHOT-X II, MODEL 303 |
| - Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 872.1800 |
| - Regulation Name: | Extraoral source x-ray system |
| - Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| - Product Code: | EHD |
| - Classification Name: | Unit, X-Ray, Extraoral With Timer |
There are no significant differences between the Star-X and the predicate device that would adversely affect the use of the product. It is substantially equivalent to these devices in technical characteristics, output characteristics and operation mode.
# 5. Description of the Device [21 CFR 807.92(a)(4)]
The Star-X is an X-ray generator for dental intra-oral X-ray imaging and intended to be used for producing diagnostic dental radiographs for treatment of disease of teeth, jaw and oral structures. The Star-X is consisted of X-ray generator, beam limiting device (cone), control panel, mechanical arm, support device, chair and backrest. The control panel allows for accurate exposure control and adjustable arm provide for convenient patient positioning.
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# 6. Indications for Use [21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)]
Star-X is intra-oral X-ray system for dental diagnosis that can radiate X-ray images by irradiating X-rays generated by high voltage to an anode in an X-ray tube and reacting with the receptor (film, sensor).
Star-X is a dental X-ray equipment (extra-oral source system) intended for use by qualified dentist or dental technician for both adult and pediatric patient for producing diagnostic dental radiographs for treatment of diseases of the teeth, jaw, and other oral structures using intra-oral image receptors.
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# 7. Determination of Substantial Equivalence
Summary of technological characteristics of the device compared to the predicate device. [21 CFR 807.92(a)(6)]
| Applicant | HDX WILL CORP. | PLANMECA OY | TAKARA BELMONT USA,<br>INC. | SE Note |
|---------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Device Name | Star-X | PROSTYLE INTRA<br>(PLANMECA INTRA) | PHOT-X II, MODEL 303 | - |
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device #1 | Predicate Device #2 | - |
| 510(k)<br>Number | K190357 | K970975 | K042260 | - |
| Common/Usu<br>al Name | Extraoral source x-ray<br>system | Extraoral source x-ray<br>system | Extraoral source x-ray<br>system | - |
| Regulation<br>Number | 872.1800 | 872.1800 | 872.1800 | - |
| Product Code | EHD | EHD | EHD | - |
| Class | Class II | Class II | Class II | - |
| Model | Star-X | PROSTYLE INTRA | Model 303 | - |
| Indications<br>for Use | Star-X is intra-oral X-ray<br>system for dental diagnosis<br>that can radiate X-ray<br>images by irradiating X-rays<br>generated by high voltage to<br>an anode in an X-ray tube<br>and reacting with the<br>receptor (film, sensor).<br>Star-X is a dental X-ray<br>equipment (extra-oral source<br>system) intended for use by<br>qualified dentist or dental<br>technician for both adult and<br>pediatric patient for<br>producing diagnostic dental<br>radiographs for treatment of<br>diseases of the teeth, jaw,<br>and other oral structures<br>using intra-oral image<br>receptors. | The Planmeca Prostyle Intra<br>X-ray Unit is an extraoral<br>source X-ray system, which<br>is intended for dental<br>radiographic examination<br>and diagnosis of diseases of<br>the teeth, jaw, and oral<br>structures. The Prostyle Intra<br>is intended to be used with<br>intraoral film, either hold in<br>place by the patient with<br>finger or placed to a film<br>holder which is pressed<br>between the teeth.<br>The use of the device is<br>allowed only under<br>supervision of a dentist. | PHOX-X II MODEL 303 is a<br>extraoral source dental<br>radiographc x-ray unit. This<br>unit works as a diagnostic<br>purpose x-ray source for<br>human teeth with the<br>resultant image recorded on<br>intraoral dental x-ray film or<br>image receptor. The design,<br>function and positioning of<br>the x-ray unit is similar to<br>most all other x-ray<br>machines manufactured for<br>this specific purpose over the<br>past thirty years. | Same |
| Mechanical | | | | |
| Mechanical<br>configuration | Floor-mounted type | Wall-mounted type | Wall-mounted type | Similar |
| Minimum<br>Source to<br>skin distance | > 200 mm | 200 mm (Regular cone)<br>300 mm (Long cone) | 203 mm (Regular cone)<br>305 mm (Long cone) | Similar |
| Electrical & X-ray tube assembly | | | | |
| Rated mains<br>voltage | 100-120/200-240 VAC | 110-115 VAC | 120 VAC | Similar |
| Tube Voltage | 65 kV | 50, 53, 55, 57, 60, 63, 66, 70<br>kV | 60 or 70 kV | Similar |
| Tube Current | 3 or 6 mA | 8 mA | 4 or 7 mA | Similar |
| | | | | |
| Exposure<br>Time | 0.01-3.2 s (in 0.01 step) | 0.01-3.2 sec (23 steps) | 0.01-3.2 s (23 steps) | Same |
| Inherent<br>filtration | 0.8 mm Al | 1.0 mm Al Equivalent at 70<br>kV | 1.7 mm Al Equivalent | Similar |
| Total<br>Filtration | > 1.8 mm Al | 2.0 mm Al Equivalent at 70<br>kV | 2.0 mm Al Equivalent at 70<br>kV | Similar |
| Focal Spot<br>Size | 0.8 mm | 0.7 mm x 0.7 mm | 0.7 mm x 0.7 mm | Similar |
| Anode<br>Material | Tungsten | Tungsten | Tungsten | Same |
| Compatible<br>with Digital<br>Imaging | Applicable | Applicable | Applicable | Same |
| Duty Cycle | 1:60 | 1:15 | 1:50 | Similar |
#### a) Technological Characteristics
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#### b) Substantial Equivalence Discussion
There are no significant differences between the Star-X and the predicate device that would adversely affect the use of the product. It is substantially equivalent to these devices in technical characteristics, output characteristics and operation mode.
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HDXWill
### 8. Non-Clinical Test Summary
The Star-X complies with voluntary standards for electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility. The following data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination:
#### 1) Electrical Safety, Electromagnetic Compatibility and Performance:
The Star-X complies with the electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements established by the standards.
- Electrical Basic Safety and Essential Performance requirements in accordance with ES60601-1
- Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing in accordance with IEC 60601-1-2
- Radiation Protection In diagnostic X-Ray Equipment requirements of IEC 60601-1-3
- Dental Intra-Oral X-Ray Equipment requirements of 60601-2-65
The manufacturing facility is in conformance with the relevant EPRC standards as specified in 21 CFR 1020.30, and 1020.31. The records are available for review.
#### 2) Software Validations
The Star-X use original software. The Star-X contains MODERATE level of concern software. Software was designed and developed according to a software development process and was verified and validated.
Software information is provided in accordance with FDA guidance: "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices, issued on May 11, 2005."
Cybersecurity information is provided in accordance with FDA guidance: "Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices, issued on October 2, 2014"
### 3) Biocompatibility
A biocompatibility study is not necessary and proper device disinfection is sufficient to address any health concerns.
#### 9. Conclusion [21 CFR 807.92(b)(3)]
The Star-X has same indications for use and technical characteristic to the predicate device. The differences in technological characteristics do not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness. In addition, performance testing conducted demonstrate that the subject device is as safe as effective as the predicate. Therefore, the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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