SKANMOBILE and SKANMOBILE-DR are intended for use in generating radio graphic images of human anatomy in all general-purpose x-ray diagnostic procedures for all patient population including paediatrics and adults. It may be used in radiology departments, emergency rooms, intensive care units, operating rooms, orthopaedics clinics, military camps, paediatric clinics, medical camps and small hospitals. SKANMOBILE and SKANMOBILE-DR are indicated for taking radiographic exposures of the skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities and other body parts with the patient sitting, standing or lying in the prone or supine position. The device has been designed for indoor usage and used/operated only by the trained & qualified physicians or x-ray technologist. SKANMOBILE and SKANMOBILE-DR are not intended for mammographic applications.
Device Story
Mobile X-ray system (SKANMOBILE/SKANMOBILE-DR) generates high-frequency X-rays for diagnostic radiography. Input: X-ray exposure parameters set by operator; Output: Radiographic images. System comprises tube head, trolley, and (for DR variant) wireless flat panel detector and touchscreen console. Used in hospitals/clinics by trained physicians or X-ray technologists. Device uses feedback circuits for output accuracy/reproducibility. Healthcare providers use images for diagnosis and treatment guidance. Benefits include portable diagnostic imaging capability in various clinical environments.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Compliance with performance standards (IEC 60601 series, etc.) and verification/validation of software and hardware components were sufficient to support safety and effectiveness per FDA guidance for solid-state X-ray imaging devices.
Technological Characteristics
High-frequency X-ray generator; 230/110 VAC power; manual collimator with LED light; wireless flat panel detectors (CsI technology); touchscreen console (DR variant). Connectivity via Wi-Fi/Ethernet. Complies with IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-1-3, 60601-2-54, 60601-2-28, and DICOM standards. Software follows ISO 62304.
Indications for Use
Indicated for radiographic imaging of human anatomy (skull, spine, chest, abdomen, extremities) in pediatric and adult patients. Used in clinical settings (radiology, ER, ICU, OR, etc.) by trained physicians or technologists. Not for mammography.
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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Skanray Technologies Limited % Ankur Naik Managing Director IZiel Healthcare 14, Hadapsar Industrial Estate, Hadapsar Pune, Maharashtra 411013 INDIA
Re: K212940
Trade/Device Name: SKANMOBILE, SKANMOBILE-DR Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1720 Regulation Name: Mobile x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IZL, MQB Dated: January 12, 2022 Received: January 18, 2022
Dear Ankur Naik:
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,
Laurel Burk Assistant Director Diagnostic X-ray Systems Team 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) K212940
Device Name SKANMOBILE and SKANMOBILE-DR
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
SKANMOBILE and SKANMOBILE-DR are intended for use in generating radio graphic images of human anatomy in all general-purpose x-ray diagnostic procedures for all patient population including paediatrics and adults. It may be used in radiology departments, emergency rooms, intensive care units, operating rooms, orthopaedics clinics, military camps, paediatric clinics, medical camps and small hospitals.
SKANMOBILE and SKANMOBILE-DR are indicated for taking radiographic exposures of the skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities and other body parts with the patient sitting or lying in the prone or supine position. The device has been designed for indoor usage and used/operated only by the trained & qualified physicians or x-ray technologist.
SKANMOBILE and SKANMOBILE-DR are not intended for mammographic applications.
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Attachment 2-1: 005_510(k) Summary
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# 510(k) Summary - K212940
510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness for SKANMOBILE and SKANMOBILE-DR is provided in accordance with 21 CFR 807.92.
| Date: | 12 January 2022 |
|------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Submitter (Owner): | Vasundhara R<br>Regulatory Head<br>Skanray Technologies Limited<br>Plot# 15-17, Hebbal Industrial Area, Hebbal<br>Mysore, Karnataka 570016, India<br>P: +91 821 2415559<br>Email: vasundhara.r@skanray.com |
| 510(k) Contact<br>Person: | Ankur Naik<br>Managing Director<br>IZiel Healthcare<br>14, Hadapsar Industrial Estate,<br>Hadapsar, Pune – 411013, India.<br>P: +91 72762 2555 M: +91 7069553814<br>Email: ankur.naik@izielhealthcare.com |
| Device Trade Name: | SKANMOBILE<br>SKANMOBILE-DR |
| Regulation Number: | 892.1720 |
| Regulation Name: | Mobile X-Ray System |
| Regulation<br>Description: | A mobile x-ray system is a transportable device system<br>intended to be used to generate and control x-ray for<br>diagnostic procedures. This generic type of device may<br>include signal analysis and display equipment, patient<br>and equipment support, component parts, and<br>accessories. |
| Review Panel: | Radiology |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | IZL<br>MQB |
| Predicate Device(s): | ● AMADEO M-DR mini, AMADEO M-AX mini (K182317)<br>Regulation number: 892.1720<br>Regulation name: Mobile X-Ray system<br>Device class: II<br>Product code: IZL, MQB<br>Review Panel: Radiology |
| • DRAGON X SPSL4HC; DRAGON X SPSL8HC (K173299) | |
| Regulation number: 892.1720 | |
| Regulation name: Mobile X-Ray system | |
| Device Class: II | |
| Product code: IZL, MQB | |
| Review Panel: Radiology | |
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### Device description
The SKANMOBILE and SKANMOBILE-DR are X-ray systems which generates high frequency X-rays for diagnostic radiography in all patient population including pediatrics and adults.
#### Device variants
The following table lists the details of the variants of SKANMOBILE and SKANMOBILE-DR:
#### Table 1: List of Device Variants
| Product Name | Part # |
|-----------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| SKANMOBILE - HF diagnostic X-ray system, 230 VAC | 303-000018-0 |
| SKANMOBILE - HF diagnostic X-ray system, 110 VAC | 303-000018-3 |
| SKANMOBILE-DR – HF diagnostic X-Ray system, 230 VAC | 303-000018-15 |
| SKANMOBILE-DR – HF diagnostic X-Ray system, 110 VAC | 303-000018-16 |
### Device design
SKANMOBILE houses two microprocessors: one for control/supervisory functions and another for man-machine/user interface. The technology incorporates feedback circuits to ensure accuracy & reproducibility of X-Ray output.
SKANMOBILE consists of following sub-assemblies:
- 1. Tube head
- 2. SKANMOBILE trolley
SKANMOBILE-DR is a variant based on SKANMOBILE platform. SKANMOBILE-DR is a digital radiographic system designed for optimized image quality featuring wireless flat panel detector and operator console for digital imaging integrated with high frequency generator. SKANMOBILE-DR is similar to SKANMOBILE where tube head generator, collimator, and counter balancing mechanism remains same. The new or modified assemblies/sub-assemblies that are used in SKANMOBILE-DR are as follows:
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- 1. Touchscreen operator console.
- 2. Modified brake mechanism for wheels
- 3. Modified cassette tray to house the cassette / flat panel detectors.
Both SKANMOBILE and SKANMOBILE-DR consists of software/firmware which enables the operation of the devices. The design and development of the software has been executed as per the requirements of ISO 62304. User interface is provided via UART interface from Console System. Software Control System of Control Firmware is of Master – Slave in nature. The programming language adopted is ANSI C and the software architecture follows a simple Call and Return flow of statements and modules.
### Flat panel detectors and image acquisition software integration details
Table 2 explains the compatibility between available options of flat panel detectors and image acquisition software used in the X-ray systems.
| Flat Panel Detector | Image Acquisition<br>Software | Remarks |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| CE certified / FDA<br>cleared Compatible Flat<br>Panel Detector Varex<br>Paxscan 4336Wv4 can<br>be used with the X-Ray<br>system | FDA cleared Image<br>Acquisition System with<br>compatible Flat Panel<br>Detector can be used. | SKANMOBILE-DR is<br>verified and validated with<br>Varex Flat Panel Detector<br>Paxscan 4336Wv4 and<br>ECOM Image Acquisition<br>Software with customized<br>OEM title |
| CE certified / FDA<br>cleared Compatible Flat<br>Panel Detector CareView<br>1500P can be used with<br>the X-ray system | FDA cleared Image<br>Acquisition System with<br>compatible Flat Panel<br>Detector can be used. | SKANMOBILE-DR is<br>verified and validated with<br>CareView 1500P detector<br>and ECOM Image<br>Acquisition Software with<br>customized OEM title |
#### Table 2: Flat panel detectors and image acquisition software integration
The above-mentioned specific combinations of flat panel detectors and image acquisition software are compatible with all types/configurations of other components (x-ray generator, x-ray tube, collimator, and mechanicals).
The device is packaged inside a corrugated box with, appropriate labels and the user manual after cleaning the entire unit. The device is secured to the wooden pallet and covered for adequate safety.
The device is packed appropriately as required by the mode of transportation.
# Intended Use / Indications for Use
SKANMOBILE and SKANMOBILE-DR are intended for use in generating radio graphic images of human anatomy in all general-purpose x-ray diagnostic procedures for all patient population including paediatrics and adults. It may be used in radiology
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departments, emergency rooms, intensive care units, operating rooms, orthopaedics clinics, military camps, paediatric clinics, medical camps and small hospitals.
SKANMOBILE and SKANMOBILE-DR are indicated for taking radiographic exposures of the skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities and other body parts with the patient sitting, standing or lying in the prone or supine position. The device has been designed for indoor usage and used/operated only by the trained & qualified physicians or x-ray technologist.
SKANMOBILE and SKANMOBILE-DR are not intended for mammographic applications.
#### Comparison to predicate devices
Two predicate devices are selected in this submission for the SKANMOBILE and SKANMOBILE-DR.
Predicate device 1: AMADEO M-DR mini, AMADEO M-AX mini (K182317)
Predicate device 2: DRAGON X SPSL4HC; DRAGON X SPSL8HC (K173299)
The details of the substantial equivalence between the subject device and predicate devices are explained in Table 3:
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# Table 3: Comparison to Predicate Devices
| Comparable<br>Properties | Subject Device | Predicate Device 1<br>(K182317) | Predicate Device 2<br>(K173299) | Comparison Results |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Product<br>name | SKANMOBILE and<br>SKANMOBILE-DR | AMADEO M-DR mini,<br>AMADEO M-AX mini | DRAGON X SPSL4HC;<br>DRAGON X SPSL8HC | Not applicable |
| Manufacturer | Skanray Technologies Limited | Oehm Und Rehbein<br>Gmbh | Sedecal SA | Not applicable |
| Regulation<br>number | 892.1720 | 892.1720 | 892.1720 | Identical |
| Product code | IZL, MQB | IZL, MQB | IZL, MQB | Identical |
| Product<br>Class | II | II | II | Identical |
| Comparable<br>Properties | Subject Device | Predicate Device 1<br>(K182317) | Predicate Device 2<br>(K173299) | Comparison Results |
| Intended Use<br>/ Indications<br>for Use | SKANMOBILE and<br>SKANMOBILE-DR are<br>intended for use in generating<br>radio graphic images of human<br>anatomy in all general-purpose<br>x-ray diagnostic procedures for<br>all patient population including<br>paediatrics and adults. It may<br>be used in radiology<br>departments, emergency<br>rooms, intensive care units,<br>operating rooms, orthopaedics<br>clinics, military camps,<br>paediatric clinics, medical<br>camps and small hospitals.<br>SKANMOBILE and<br>SKANMOBILE-DR are<br>indicated for taking<br>radiographic exposures of the<br>skull, spinal column, chest,<br>abdomen, extremities and<br>other body parts with the<br>patient sitting, standing or lying<br>in the prone or supine position.<br>The device has been designed<br>for indoor usage and<br>used/operated only by the<br>trained & qualified physicians<br>or x-ray technologist.<br>SKANMOBILE and<br>SKANMOBILE-DR are not<br>intended for mammographic<br>applications. | These Portable<br>Diagnostic<br>Radiographic<br>Systems are intended<br>for use by a<br>qualified/trained<br>doctor or technician<br>on both adult and<br>pediatric subjects for<br>taking diagnostic<br>radiographic<br>exposures of the skull,<br>spinal column, chest,<br>abdomen, extremities,<br>and other body parts.<br>Applications can be<br>performed with the<br>patient sitting,<br>standing, or lying in<br>the prone or supine<br>position. (Not for<br>mammography). | These Portable<br>Diagnostic<br>Radiographic<br>Systems are intended<br>for use by a<br>qualified/trained doctor<br>or technician<br>on both adult and<br>pediatric subjects for<br>taking diagnostic<br>radiographic<br>exposures of the skull,<br>spinal column,<br>chest, abdomen,<br>extremities, and other<br>body parts.<br>Applications can be<br>performed with the<br>patient sitting,<br>standing, or lying in the<br>prone or supine<br>position. (Not for<br>mammography). | Substantially Equivalent |
| Comparable<br>Properties | Subject Device | Predicate Device 1<br>(K182317) | Predicate Device 2<br>(K173299) | Comparison Results |
| Line power<br>requirements | 230 VAC / 110 VAC | 100-240 VAC | 100-240 VAC / 220 -<br>240 VAC | Substantially Equivalent<br>Mains power voltage<br>range are country specific.<br>Devices are designed to<br>accept either<br>230VAC/220VAC or<br>100VAC/110VAC,<br>depending on where they<br>are placed. The mains<br>input labelling will be<br>declared to indicate the<br>device compliance to the<br>mains input meeting<br>specified country mains<br>regulation and hence does<br>not raise the level of<br>safety concern and affect<br>performance. |
| Generator<br>type | High Frequency | High frequency | High frequency | Identical |
| Comparable<br>Properties | Subject Device | Predicate Device 1<br>(K182317) | Predicate Device 2<br>(K173299) | Comparison Results |
| Generator<br>power level | 4 KW | 5KW | 4KW, 8KW | Substantially equivalent<br>Maximum generator<br>power is the maximum<br>power derived from the<br>maximum kV and mA<br>drawn. The device<br>generates kV and mA<br>optimal for the different<br>anatomy as defined by the<br>accepted anatomically<br>programmed radiography<br>(APR) table, which are<br>independent of power<br>drawn by the system.<br>Thus, minor difference in<br>the power does not<br>change the intended<br>application. Additionally,<br>electrical safety and EMC<br>testing has been<br>performed on the subject<br>devices and it has been<br>observed that the device<br>performs as intended and<br>hence does not raise the<br>level of safety concern<br>and affect performance. |
| Comparable<br>Properties | Subject Device | Predicate Device 1<br>(K182317) | Predicate Device 2<br>(K173299) | Comparison Results |
| Peak voltage | 100 kV | 110 kV | 125 kV | Substantially equivalent<br>Minor difference in the<br>peak voltage applied<br>across the x-ray tube<br>indicates differences in the<br>device construction and<br>the object distance from<br>the source. However,<br>these changes do not<br>change the intended<br>device application. The<br>quality of the images<br>obtained from the subject<br>devices were analysed by<br>a radiographer and a<br>radiologist and it was<br>found the images were of<br>good quality which were<br>easily read by the<br>radiologist and hence<br>does not raise the level of<br>safety concern and affect<br>performance. |
| Comparable<br>Properties | Subject Device | Predicate Device 1<br>(K182317) | Predicate Device 2<br>(K173299) | Comparison Results |
| High voltage range | 40 kV–100 kV, 1 kV step | 40-100 kV, 1 kV step | 40-125 kV, 1 kV step | Substantially equivalent<br>X-ray tube voltage setting<br>range is 40kV to maximum<br>peak X-ray voltage, which<br>the tube can handle.<br>Range is a minor element,<br>which can be different but<br>it still maintains the same<br>intended application and<br>hence does not raise the<br>level of safety concern<br>and affect performance. |
| mAs range | 0.1 mAs to 250 mAs | 0.4 –100 mAs | 0.1 mAs to 250 mAs | Substantially equivalent<br>Product of X-ray tube<br>current and time is termed<br>as mAs, which is a<br>dependent parameter of<br>power rating and voltage<br>rating which as mentioned<br>above does not change<br>the intended application.<br>APR table recommends<br>the user to use referred<br>value or user can set a<br>value which is appropriate<br>for that examination. It<br>does not raise the level of<br>safety concern and affect<br>performance. |
| Comparable<br>Properties | Subject Device | Predicate Device 1<br>(K182317) | Predicate Device 2<br>(K173299) | Comparison Results |
| Collimator | Manually operated, LED light<br>source, Maximum light field of<br>48 X 48 cm at 1 m SID, 30 Sec<br>timer. | POSKOM PCMAX-<br>100CAH: LED lamp,<br>Maximum light field of<br>47 X 47 cm @ 100 cm<br>SID, 30 Sec timer. | Ralco R72S:<br>Manual, white LED,<br>Single layer square<br>field of 43 X 43 cm at<br>100 cm SID, 125 kVp.<br>(K030487) | Substantially equivalent<br>Collimator is the device<br>which restricts the X-ray<br>beam within the specified<br>useful area avoiding<br>unintended radiation on<br>the body. Different light<br>field indicates the area of<br>detector that can be used<br>with the system and does<br> |
| Comparable<br>Properties | Subject Device | Predicate Device 1<br>(K182317) | Predicate Device 2<br>(K173299) | Comparison Results |
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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.