The Dornier Nautilus is an image intensified, fluoroscopic x-ray system that is intended for use in a wide field of applications, including all general examinations in urology and gynecology, as well as endoscopic and contrast examinations, imaging with radiography and/or fluoroscopy on patients in either the horizontal or vertical position.
Device Story
Nautilus is an image-intensified fluoroscopic X-ray system for urology, gynecology, endoscopic, and contrast examinations. System comprises X-ray generator, tube housing, flat panel detector (Varex 4343DXV), monitors, and procedure table. X-ray tube is mounted under the table on a fixed arm; flat panel detector is mounted above. During operation, table top and X-ray/detector unit move to position patient. Device captures X-ray images, processes them, and stores them in user's DICOM system. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals. Benefits include diagnostic imaging capabilities for various clinical applications.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by non-clinical bench testing, including electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), radiation protection (IEC 60601-1-3), and usability (IEC 60601-1-6).
Indicated for patients requiring general urological, gynecological, endoscopic, or contrast examinations using radiography or fluoroscopy in horizontal or vertical positions.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system is a device intended to visualize anatomical structures by converting a pattern of x-radiation into a visible image through electronic amplification. 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). An anthrogram tray or radiology dental tray intended for use with an image-intensified fluoroscopic 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. In addition, when intended as an accessory to the device described in paragraph (a) of this section, the fluoroscopic compression device 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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Dornier MedTech America, Inc. % Mr. John Hoffer VP Quality, Regulatory, Clinical 1155 Roberts Blvd., Suite 100 KENNESAW GA 30144
Re: K220871
Trade/Device Name: Nautilus Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1650 Regulation Name: Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JAA Dated: March 24, 2022 Received: March 25, 2022
Dear Mr. Hoffer:
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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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,
Laurel Burk, Ph.D. 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
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K220871
Device Name Nautilus
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Dorner Nautilus is an image intensified, fluoroscopic x-ray system that is intended for use in a wide field of applications, including all general examinations in urology and gynecology, as well as endoscopic and contrast examinations, imaging with radiography and/or fluoroscopy on patients in either the horizontal or vertical position.
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# 510(k) SUMMARY Dornier's Nautilus Submission #: K220871
### Submitter
Dornier MedTech America Phone: 770-514-6163
1155 Roberts Blvd. Fax: 770-514-6291
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Date Prepared: April 12, 2022
Contact Person: John Hoffer Phone: 770-514-6163
### Name of Device: Nautilus
Common or Usual Name: Image Intensified Fluoroscopic X-ray System Classification Name: Image Intensified Fluoroscopic X-ray System Regulatory Class/ Regulation Number: Class II / 21 C.F.R. § 892.1650 Product Code: JAA
### Predicate Device Dornier Genesis (K151485)
Common or Usual Name: Image Intensified Fluoroscopic X-ray System Classification Name: Image Intensified Fluoroscopic X-ray System Regulatory Class/ Regulation Number: Class II / 21 C.F.R. § 892.1650 Product Code: JAA
### Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Dornier Nautilus is an image intensified, fluoroscopic x-ray system that is intended for use in a wide field of applications, including all general examinations in urology and gynecology, as well as endoscopic and contrast examinations, imaging with radiography and/or fluoroscopy on patients in either the horizontal or vertical position.
### Device Description/ Technological Characteristics
The Dornier Nautilus is an Image Intensified Fluoroscopic X-ray System with a flat panel image receptor system. The Nautilus consists of the following components: an X- ray generator and tube housing, flat panel detector, monitors and procedure table. An X-ray cabinet contains system elements such as the X-ray generator, power electronics for the imaging chain.
The Dornier Nautilus is a radiographic and fluoroscopy examination table with the X-ray tube housing mounted under the table on a fixed arm. A flat panel detector is mounted above the patient table. The flat panel used is a Varex model 4343DXV. These Varex 4343 series have been used in similar cleared devices (K192541). The Varex flat panel system uses Cesium lodide as the image scintillator which is identical to that used in the predicate device. While the X-ray tube and detector are fixed in their positions relative to each other when the system is in use, the table top and X-ray/detector unit can be moved in a variety of planes to position the patient in the desired imaging position. The captured images are processed and can be stored in the users DICOM system.
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## Performance Data
The Nautilus follows the FDA recognized consensus standards and is tested according to the following standards and FDA Guidance:
Non-clinical tests were conducted during product development. Performance testing confirmed that the Nautilus met the requirements of the following standards:
## Electrical Safety and EMC
- IEC 60601-1:2005, AMD1:2012,Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General requirements for . basic safety and essential performance
- . IEC 60601-1-2:2014 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility -Requirements and tests
- EN 60601-1-6:2010+A1:2015, IEC 62366-2: 2007, A1:2014 Usability,
- IEC 60601-1-3:2008,A1:2013 1 Medical electrical equipment. Part 1: General requirements for . safety: general requirements for radiation protection in diagnostic X-ray equipment
- . IEC 60601-1-6:2010,A1:2013 Medical electrical equipment. Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance -Collateral standard: Usability
- . IEC 60601-2-28:2017 Medical electrical equipment. Part 2: Particular requirements for the safety of X-ray source assemblies and X-ray tube assemblies for medical diagnosis
- IEC 60601-2-54:2009. A1 2015.A2 2019 Medical electrical equipment. Part 2-54: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of X-ray equipment for radiography and radioscopy
### Software Verification and Validation Testing:
The software used in the Nautilus has the identical functionality as in the predicate Genesis device. Documentation for a Moderate Level of Concern per FDA's Guidance Document "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices" issued on November 4, 2021 is also included as part of this submission.
Clinical testing is not necessary for the subject system Nautilus, based on the same basic technology as the predicate device and based on existing minor differences. Successful bench testing results should demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device Genesis.
The results of the non-clinical performance standards testing support that the device can be used safely and effectively.
### Substantial Equivalence/Conclusions
The Nautilus and the Genesis predicate device have intended use and indications. technological characteristics and principles of operation. The minor technological differences between the Nautilus and its predicate do not present different questions of safety or effectiveness. Furthermore, performance testing has demonstrated that the subject device is as safe and effective as the predicate device. In addition, the subject and predicate devices have similar principles of operation. Thus, the Nautilus is substantially equivalent to the predicate device
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