Acuity SDR Standard, Acuity SDR Plus, Acuity FDR Standard
Applicant
Radmedix, LLC
Product Code
KPR · Radiology
Decision Date
Jan 2, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1680
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The purpose of Acuity is to acquire, store, communicate, display and process medical X-ray images. These radiographic systems are intended for use by a qualified/trained physician or technician on both adult and pediatric subjects for taking diagnostic x-rays. Not for mammography, angiography, interventional, or fluoroscopy use.
Device Story
Acuity is a stationary X-ray system comprising a tube stand, tube head, collimator, generator, table, and digital radiography (DR) panels. It acquires, stores, communicates, displays, and processes medical X-ray images. Operated by qualified physicians or technicians in clinical settings, the system uses high-frequency generators and X-ray tubes to produce diagnostic images. The system integrates previously cleared DR panels and software (AccuVueMED or AccuVue) to capture and process digital signals. Output is displayed on a GUI-based console for clinical review, aiding in diagnostic decision-making. The system supports standing, sitting, and laying positions. Benefits include rapid patient care and high-quality diagnostic imaging across various anatomical regions.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. The system underwent validation of its digital image integration protocol and total system validation. High-quality, clinically acceptable DICOM images were acquired for various anatomical structures (abdomen, spine, extremities, chest, skull) using a representative system configuration. No clinical trials were required for this 510(k) submission.
Technological Characteristics
Stationary X-ray system; components include tube stands, tube heads (Toshiba), collimators (Collimaire), generators (Summit/CPI), and digital radiography panels. Connectivity via DICOM standards. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-54, and 21 CFR 1020. Software is used unmodified from previous clearances. Power source: AC line (single/three-phase).
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients for diagnostic X-ray imaging. Not for mammography, angiography, interventional, or fluoroscopy.
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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January 2, 2020
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Radmedix LLC % Mr. Daniel Kamm Principal Engineer Kamm & Associates 8870 Ravello Ct. NAPLES FL 34114
### Re: K193360
Trade/Device Name: Acuity SDR Standard, Acuity SDR Plus, Acuity FDR Standard Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1680 Regulation Name: Stationary x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KPR, MQB Dated: December 2, 2019 Received: December 4, 2019
### Dear Mr. Kamm:
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 avare 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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combination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
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Sincerely,
For
Thalia T. Mills, Ph.D. Director Division of Radiological Health OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K193360
#### Device Name
Acuity: AcuitySDR Standard; AcuitySDR Plus; AcuityFDR Standard
Indications for Use (Describe)
The purpose of Acuity is to acquire, store, communicate, display and process medical X-ray images. These radiographic systems are intended for use by a qualified/trained physician or technician on both adult and pediatric subjects for taking diagnostic x-rays. Not for mammography, angiography, interventional, or fluoroscopy use.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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### 510(k) Summary K193360
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# RadmediX, LLC 2510 Lance Rd. Dayton, OH 45409 Tel 844 723 6334 Registration Number: 3009134655 Radmedix Acuity (AcuitySDR Standard; AcuitySDR Plus; AcuityFDR Standard)
#### 1. Administrative Information
# Reason for Submission: 510(k) Notification for RadmediX AcuitySDR Standard; AcuitySDR Plus; AcuityFDR Standard), new combination of Exempt and Cleared devices
| Submitter: | |
|----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| Submission contact person: | Gabriel Issa, Director of Equipment |
| Contact telephone: | 844 723 6334 |
| Contact e-mail: | gabe@radmedix.com |
| Date prepared: | December 17, 2019 |
| Identification: | |
| Classification Name: | AcuitySDR Standard; AcuitySDR Plus; AcuityFDR Standard |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
| Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR §892.1680 |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | KPR, Secondary: MQB |
| Substantially equivalent device: | |
| Trade Name: | Visaris Vision® (Vision C, Vision U. Vision V, Vision X) |
| Manufacturer: | Visaris DOO. |
| 510(k) #: | K160620 |
| Classification Name: | Stationary X-Ray System |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
| Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR §892.1680 |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | KPR, Secondary: MQB |
# 2. Device description: 21 CFR 807 92 (a) (4)
RadmediX Acuity combines components into a complete stationary x-ray system, including software, tube stands, tube heads, collimators, generators, tables, and digital radiography panels.
21CFR §892.1680 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
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of device may include signal analysis and display equipment supports, comports, component parts, and accessories.
Radmedix combines components from various manufacturers into a complete stationary x-ray system. The major component combining these into a complete solution is the tube stands are made to carry the weight of the tube head, collimator, and digital X-ray panels. These tube stands may also have supporting devices such as wall stands, tables, stitching stands, and chairs. These supporting devices allow for imaging in standing, sitting, and laying positions. The Radmedix Acuity tube stands with supporting devices make a stationary x-ray system allowing for ease of use for the technologist and provides rapid patient care. Similar to the predicate our stationary x-ray system employs a tube stand that is a generic type of device and can use various brands of tube heads, collimators, generators, and digital radiography panels all meeting the cited performance standard.
| AcuitySDR<br>Standard; | Straight Arm System Stand:<br>"SYFM SU-2000" | Image: Straight Arm System Stand |
|------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|
| AcuitySDR<br>Plus; | Straight Arm System Stand with<br>Touchscreen "SYFM SU-2100", | Image: Straight Arm System Stand with Touchscreen |
Radmedix Acuity models:
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Image /page/5/Picture/0 description: The image shows the AcuityFDR Standard Floor Mounted System "SST-4000". The system includes a floor-mounted stand with a detector and a table. The table is designed to support patients during X-ray imaging.
Radmedix provides previously cleared digital x-ray detectors. The panel enclosures in our systems are designed around the EVS 3643, EVS 3643G panel cleared under (K151942), and the EVS 4343G panel cleared under (K142475). Those digital x-ray panels are 14″ x 17″ standard cassette sized digital x-ray detectors. The panel enclosure can support other similarly sized detectors.
The previously cleared software supplied with the system is AccuVueMED (Relabeled version of K152172). This medical software communicates with the digital x-ray detector and allows acquisition and processing of x-ray images. This software complies with DICOM standards and can transmit and receive data with a PACS system. The software is configurable to acquire images from various digital radiography panels. The other previously cleared software optionally available package is AccuVue, (Relabeled version of K141440.) The flat-panel detectors used with the x-ray system Acuity present comparable or better performance than the predicate detectors.
| DRTECH<br>CORPORATION | EVS 3643, EVS 3643G | K162552 |
|-----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| DRTECH<br>CORPORATION | EVS 3643 | K151942 |
| DRTECH<br>CORPORATION | EVS 4343 | K142475 |
| DRTECH<br>CORPORATION | EVS 4343, EVS 4343G | K162555 |
| DRTECH<br>CORPORATION | EVS 2430W, EVS 2430GW | K171137 |
| DRTECH<br>CORPORATION | EVS 4343W, EVS4343WG, EVS 3643W, EVS 3643WG, EVS<br>4343WP, EVS 3643WP | K193017 |
The default software AccuVueMED (K152172) is the software normally paired with the default digital panels from DRTECH CORPORATION. Here is a compatibility table:
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For other optionally available panels the customer would receive the AccuVue software, a relabeled version of K141440. See the table below.
| Optionally available panels | | |
|-----------------------------|-------------------------|---------|
| LG Electronics | 17HK700G-W | K180332 |
| LG Electronics | 14HK701G-W | K182348 |
| LG Electronics | 17HK701G-W | K183286 |
| IRay | Mars1717XF-CSI Wireless | K183713 |
| IRay | Mars1717XF-GSI Wireless | K183422 |
| IRay | Mars1417XF-GSI Wireless | K182550 |
| IRay | Mars1417XF-CSI Wireless | K182551 |
| IRay | Mars1417V-PSI Wireless | K161730 |
### Available Generators
Summit Models L300, L500, L550, 00210, 02968, 03900, 03901 (40 or 50 kW) or CPI Model CMP 200 DR (40, 50, 65, or 80 kW)
#### Collimators
Collimare, LLC CML-150-0001-C, 150kVp Certified Manual Collimator or CML-125-0001-C, 125kVp Certified Manual Collimator
#### X-Ray Tube Housing: Toshiba
The purchaser selects one of these: Toshiba E7239FX tube Toshiba E7242FX tube Toshiba E7252FX tube
#### 3. Indications for Use: 21 CFR 807 92 (a) (5)
The purpose of Acuity is to acquire, store, communicate, display and process medical X-ray images. These radiographic systems are intended for use by a qualified/trained physician or technician on both adult and pediatric subjects for taking diagnostic x-rays. Not for mammography, interventional, or fluoroscopy use.
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# 4. Technological characteristics: 21 CFR 807 92 (a) (6) Comparison Table
| Comparable<br>Properties | Predicate Device: K160620 Visaris<br>Vision® (Vision C, Vision U, Vision V,<br>Vision X) | Acuity (Three models) AcuitySDR<br>Standard; AcuitySDR Plus;<br>AcuityFDR Standard | Comparison<br>Results |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications<br>for use | The purpose of Visaris Vision® is to<br>acquire, store, communicate, display<br>and process medical X-ray images.<br>These radiographic systems are<br>intended for use by a<br>qualified/trained physician or<br>technician on both adult and<br>pediatric subjects for taking<br>diagnostic x-rays. Not for<br>mammography, angiography,<br>interventional, or fluoroscopy use. | The purpose of Acuity is to acquire,<br>store, communicate, display and<br>process medical X-ray images.<br>These radiographic systems are<br>intended for use by a<br>qualified/trained physician or<br>technician on both adult and<br>pediatric subjects for taking<br>diagnostic x-rays. Not for<br>mammography, angiography,<br>interventional, or fluoroscopy use. | Identical |
| Wall stand | Motorized vertical movable wall<br>stand, tiltable tray. | SAME | Equivalent<br>Functionality |
| Table | Free-floating and height-adjustable,<br>maximum patient weight 660 lbs.,<br>working table height 20-5/16 inch to<br>37-5/8 inch. | SAME. | Equivalent<br>Functionality |
| X-ray tube | 150 kVp 0.6/1.2mm focal spots.<br>Toshiba | SAME | Equivalent<br>Functionality |
| Collimator | Ralco Claymount, X-Alliance, or (All<br>CFR Certified) (510(k) exempt) | Collimaire collimators, all CFR<br>Certified (510(k) exempt) | Equivalent<br>Functionality |
| X-ray<br>Generator | Various Models available: (All HF)<br>Claymount, (up to 63 kW)<br>CPI, (32kW to 100kW)<br>EMD, (45 kW, to 80 kW)<br>POSKOM (32 kW to 50 kW)<br>Sedecal (40, 50, 65, or 80 kW)<br>(All CFR Certified) | Various Models available: (All HF)<br>(All CFR Certified):<br>Summit models from 40 to 50 kW<br>CPI generators up to 80 kW are<br>available optionally. (510(k)<br>exempt) | Equivalent<br>Functionality |
| Wireless<br>detector | 14" x 17" Uses FDA cleared detector<br>and software. Pixium 3543 EZ C<br>(Other previously cleared models<br>available, see table above) | Optional enclosure allows for 14" x<br>17" fixed and removable FDA<br>cleared detectors and software. | Equivalent<br>Functionality |
| Fixed<br>detector | 17"x17". Uses FDA cleared detector<br>and software. Pixium 4343RC (Other<br>previously cleared models available) | 17"x17". Uses FDA cleared<br>detector and software. | Equivalent<br>Functionality |
| Conventional<br>film/screen<br>systems or CR<br>cassettes | Comes with FDA cleared digital x-ray<br>panels.<br>Conventional film and CR<br>cassettes can still be used. . | SAME | Similar<br>Functionality |
| Comparable<br>Properties | Predicate Device: K160620 Visaris<br>Vision ® (Vision C, Vision U, Vision V,<br>Vision X) | Acuity (Three models) AcuitySDR<br>Standard; AcuitySDR Plus;<br>AcuityFDR Standard | Comparison<br>Results |
| Operator<br>console | GUI-based | SAME | Similar<br>Functionality |
| Acquisition<br>Software | Visaris Avanse, K150725, | Customer Selects:<br>AccuVueMED (K152172)<br>AccuVue (K141440) | Equivalent<br>Functionality<br>Only cleared<br>software is<br>supplied. |
| Photos | Visaris Vision X | Radmedix AcuitySDR | Similarity is<br>obvious. |
| Power Source | AC LINE, single or three phase<br>depending on the generator | SAME | SAME. |
| Standards | 60601-1:2005; 60601-1-2:2014<br>60601-2-54 Edition 1.0; PS 3.1 - 3.20<br>(2011) 21CFR1020 | SAME<br>Generators are UL Listed | SAME |
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# 5. Non clinical testing
Testing was performed successfully according to the following standards:
| FDA<br>Recognition<br>Number | Standard<br>Developing<br>Organization | Standard Designation<br>Number And Date | Title Of Standard |
|------------------------------|----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 19-5 | IEC | 60601-1:2005 | Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General Requirements For<br>Basic Safety And Essential Performance (IEC 60601 1:2005, MOD) |
| 19-1 | IEC | 60601-1-2:2014 | Medical Electrical Equipment Part 12: General Requirements For<br>Basic Safety And Essential Performance Collateral Standard:<br>Electromagnetic Disturbances Requirements And Tests |
| 12-274 | IEC | 60601-2-54 Edition 1.0 | Medical Electrical Equipment Part 2-54: Particular Requirements<br>For The Basic Safety And Essential Performance Of X- Ray<br>Equipment For Radiography And Radioscopy [Including: Technical<br>Corrigendum 1 (2010), Technical Corrigendum 2 (2011)] |
| 12-238 | NEMA | PS 3.1 - 3.20 (2011) | NEMA Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM)<br>Set |
| N/A | FDA | 21CFR1020 | Electronic Products; Performance Standard for Diagnostic X-Ray<br>Systems and Their Major Components |
All of the components subject to the CDRH performance standard are certified to comply with the standard by their respective manufacturers. We do not supply any non-certified components. All X-ray components (generators, tubes, collimators, and applicable accessories) carry an NRTL certification label (UL, ETL, etc.). The software employed was used unmodified from clearances obtained from FDA. Since
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multiple configurations are available, our service engineers fully test each new system upon installation at the customer site. In recognition of possible cybersecurity threats to the software, we consulted this guidance: Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff October 2014. As a result, we updated our own internal standard operating procedures and added cybersecurity precautions to the software users' manuals. Generator User Manuals have been updated to add Pediatric Considerations.
We also constructed and field tested a complete system and acquired DICOM images from all major body structures, including abdomen, ankle, calcaneus, c-spine ap and c-spine lateral, elbow, foot, knee, hand, lspine ap and I-spine lateral, shoulder, chest, and skull. All images were of high quality and contrast and clinically acceptable. This testing was performed on an AcuitySDR system equipped with the following components: Stand, SYFM SU2100, a Toshiba E7242FXX tube head, a Collimaire CML-125, a Summit L550-31 generator, and a DRTech EVS 4343G digital receptor panel. Each new configuration undergoes a digital image integration protocol and a total system validation protocol prior to make sure that the configuration works as intended.
# 6. Clinical testing
Not required for a determination of substantial equivalence.
# 7. Substantial Equivalence Discussion.
The RadmediX Acuity performs the same functions using the same technological methods to produce diagnostic x-ray images. In all material aspects, the Visaris and the RadmediX systems are substantially equivalent to each other. The flat-panel detectors used with the x-ray system Acuity present comparable or better performance than the predicate detectors.
# 8. Substantial Equivalence Conclusion:
After analyzing bench test results, risk analysis, and clinical evaluation, it is the conclusion of RadmediX LLC that the RadmediX Systems are as safe and effective as the predicate device, have few technological differences, and has the same indications for use, thus rendering it substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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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.