The PEDRA Digital Flat Panel X-ray detector is indicated as a digital imaging solution designed for the general radiographic system for human anatomy. It is intended to replace film or screen-based radiographic systems in all general-purpose diagnostic procedures. It is not to be used for mammography.
Device Story
PEDRA-1417 is a digital flat panel X-ray detector (wired or wireless) for general radiography. It utilizes amorphous silicon thin-film transistor (TFT) technology with CsI or Gadox scintillators to convert X-ray photons into electrical signals. The device features auto-trigger signal sensing, allowing operation without direct generator integration. It is used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals to capture radiographic images. The detector outputs digital image data to an external workstation via the SDK-Pedracalib(DMS) software, which performs image acquisition, correction, and pre-processing. The resulting images assist clinicians in diagnostic decision-making. The device benefits patients by providing a streamlined, digital alternative to traditional film-based X-ray systems.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including electrical safety (AAMI ANSI ES60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), and imaging performance (IEC 62220-1) comparing DQE and MTF metrics against the reference device.
Technological Characteristics
Amorphous silicon TFT photodiode array; scintillators: CsI or Gadox; pixel pitch: 140μm; communication: wired/wireless (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n); exposure modes: manual and Auto Exposure Detection (AED); software: SDK-Pedracalib(DMS).
Indications for Use
Indicated for digital imaging in general radiographic systems for human anatomy; intended to replace film/screen-based systems in general-purpose diagnostic procedures. Not for mammography.
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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Radisen Co., Ltd. % Mr. Dave Kim President Mtech Group 7505 Fannin St., Suite 610 HOUSTON TX 77054
Re: K221144
Trade/Device Name: PEDRA-1417 (Models: PEDRA-1417MC, PEDRA-1417MG PEDRA-1417FC, PEDRA-1417FG Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1680 Regulation Name: Stationary x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MQB Dated: April 15, 2022 Received: April 20, 2022
Dear Mr. Kim:
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, Ph.D. Assistant Director Diagnostic X-Ray Systems Team DHT 8B: Division of Radiological Imaging Devices and Electronic Products OHT8: Office of 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) K221144
Device Name PEDRA- 1417 (Models: PEDRA-1417MC / PEDRA-1417MG PEDRA-1417FC / PEDRA-1417FG)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The PEDRA Digital Flat Panel X-ray detector is indicated as a digital imaging solution designed for the general radiographic system for human anatomy. It is intended to replace film or screen-based radiographic systems in all generalpurpose diagnostic procedures. It is not to be used for mammography.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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### 510(k) SUMMARY K221144
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR Part 807.92.
Date 510K summary prepared : May 2, 2022
Submitter's Name, Address, telephone number, a contact person:
| Submitter's Name : | Radisen Co., Ltd. |
|-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Submitter's Address: | 14F, 128, Gongduk B/D, 11, Saechang-ro, Mapo-gu<br>Seoul, 04168, Republic of Korea |
| Submitter's Telephone: | Tel:+82-31-8084-9762 |
| Contact person: | Mr. John Lim / Director of DR Business Unit |
| Email Address: | johnlim0107@radisentech.com |
| Official Correspondent: | Dave Kim (davekim@mtech-inc.net) |
| Address: | 7505 Fannin St. Suite 610, Houston, TX 77054 |
| Telephone: | +713-467-2607 |
Name of the device, including the trade or proprietary name if applicable, the common or usual name, and the classification name, if known:
| Trade Device | PEDRA |
|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|
| Model Name | PEDRA-1417MC / PEDRA-1417MG<br>PEDRA-1417FC / PEDRA-1417FG |
| Common Name | Digital Flat Panel X-ray Detector |
| Device Classification Name | Stationary X-ray System |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 892.1680 |
| Classification Product Code | MQB |
| Device Class | II |
| 510(k) Review Panel | Radiology |
### Predicate Device
| 510(k) Number | K180989 |
|-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| Applicant | Radisen Co., Ltd |
| Trade/Device Name | PEDRA-17F (Model: PEDRA-17FC / PEDRA-17FG) |
| Common Name | Digital Flat Panel X-ray Detector |
| Classification Name | System, X-ray, Stationary |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 892. 1680 |
| Classification Product Code | MQB |
| Device Class | II |
| 510(k) Review Panel | Radiology |
#### Reference Device
| 510(k) Number | K181631 |
|---------------|------------------------------|
| Applicant | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd |
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| Trade/Device Name | GR40CW (Model: S4335-W / S4335-WV) |
|-----------------------------|------------------------------------|
| Common Name | Digital Flat Panel X-ray Detector |
| Classification Name | System, X-ray, Stationary |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 892. 1680 |
| Classification Product Code | MQB |
| Device Class | II |
| 510(k) Review Panel | Radiology |
## 1. Device Description [21 CFR 807.92(a)(4)]
The PEDRA are wired or wireless digital flat panel detectors that have been designed for a faster, more streamlined approach to digital stationary X-rav systems. The PEDRA detector utilizes a combination of propriety TFT glass and scintillators (CsI / Gadox), and those and electronics are housed in one package. The detectors support an auto-trigger signal sensing technology that allows the detectors to be used without generator integration.
The flat panel sensors of the PEDRA are fabricated using thin-film technology based on amorphous silicon technology. Electronically, the sensors are much like conventional photodiode arrays. Each pixel in the array consists of a light-sensing photodiode and a switching Thin Film Transistor (TFT) in the same electronic circuit. Amorphous silicon photodiodes are sensitive to visible light, with a response curve roughly comparable to human vision. The sensitivity of amorphous silicon photodiodes peaks in green wavelengths, well-matched to scintillators such as CSI and Gadox. The response has the excellent linearity of a charge-integrating-biased photodiode.
SDK-Pedracalib(DMS) is the software of Detector that performs image acquisition, image correction, and pre-processing.
An x-ray generator (an integral part of a complete diagnostic x-ray system) is not part of this submission.
## 3. Indications for Use [21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)]
The PEDRA Digital Flat Panel X-ray detector is indicated as a digital imaging solution designed for the general radiographic system for human anatomy. It is intended to replace film or screen-based radiographic systems in all general-purpose diagnostic procedures. It is not to be used for mammography.
## 4. Summarv of Design Control Risk management
The PEDRA detector has been developed to meet the critical functional requirements and international safety standards. The risks and the hazardous impact of the device design were analyzed with the FMEA method. The specific risk control and protective measures to mitigate the risks from the device design and production phase were reviewed and implemented in the new product design phase. The overall assessment concluded that all risks and hazardous conditions identified arising from the design and production were successfully mitigated and accepted.
### 5. Summary of the technological characteristics of the device compared to the predicate device:
The PEDRA detectors described in this 510(k) have similar indications for use and technical characteristics as the predicate device, S4335-W (of GR40CW) digital flat panel X-ray detector manufactured by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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# 6. Substantial Equivalence [21 CFR 807.92(a)(6)]
There are no significant differences in the technological characteristics of these devices compared to the predicate device which adversely affects safety or effectiveness. Provided below is a table summarizing and comparing the technological characteristics of the PEDRA and the predicate device:
| Characteristic | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Remark |
|-----------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| 510(k) number | K221144 | K180989 | |
| Manufacturer | Radisen Co., Ltd | Radisen Co., Ltd | |
| Trade Name | PEDRA (Model Name: PEDRA-1417MC / MG and PEDRA-1417FC / FG) | PEDRA-17F (Model Name: PEDRA-17FC / PEDRA-17FG) | |
| Common Name | Digital Flat Panel X-ray Detector | Digital Flat Panel X-ray Detector | Same |
| Product Code | MQB | MQB | Same |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 892.1680 | 21 CFR 892.1680 | Same |
| 510(k) Review Panel | Radiology | Radiology | Same |
| Intended Use | The PEDRA Digital Flat Panel X-ray detector is indicated for digital imaging solution designed for general radiographic system for human anatomy. It is intended to replace film or screen based radiographic system in all general-purpose diagnostic procedures. It is not to be used for mammography. | The PEDRA-17F detector is indicated for digital imaging solution designed for general radiographic system for human anatomy. It is intended to replace film or screen based radiographic system in all general-purpose diagnostic procedures. It is not to be used for mammography. | Same |
| Scintillator | PEDRA-1417FC: CsI, Wired<br>PEDRA-1417FG: Gadox, Wired<br>PEDRA-1417MC: CsI, Wireless<br>PEDRA-1417MG: Gadox, Wireless | PEDRA-17FG: Gadox :Tb<br>PEDRA-17FC: CsI : TI | Same |
| Effective Pixel Area | 350 x 427mm | 432 x 432mm | Similarity |
| Total Pixel Number | 2500 x 3052 | 3072 x 3072 | Similarity |
| Pixel Pitch | 140μm | 140μm | Same |
| High Contrast Limiting Resolution | Max. 3.4 lp/mm | Max. 3.4 lp/mm | Same |
| Communication | Wired/Wireless | Wired | Different |
| Anatomical site | General | General | Same |
| Exposure Mode | Normal Mode(Manual), AED Mode (Auto Exposure Detection) | Normal Mode(Manual), AED Mode (Auto Exposure Detection) | Same |
| Characteristic | Proposed Device | Reference Device | Remark |
| 510(k) number | - | K181631 | |
| Manufacturer | Radisen Co., Ltd | Samsung Electronics Co., LTD | |
| Trade Name | PEDRA (Model Name: PEDRA-<br>1417MC / MG and PEDRA-1417FC /<br>FG) | GR40CW (Model Name: S4335-<br>AW) | |
| Common Name | Digital Flat Panel X-ray Detector | Digital Flat Panel X-ray Detector | Same |
| Product Code | MQB | MQB | Same |
| Regulation<br>Number | 21 CFR 892.1680 | 21 CFR 892.1680 | Same |
| 510(k) Review<br>Panel | Radiology | Radiology | Same |
| Intended Use | The PEDRA Digital Flat Panel X-ray<br>detector is indicated for digital<br>imaging solution designed for<br>general radiographic system for<br>human anatomy. It is intended to<br>replace film or screen based<br>radiographic system in all general-<br>purpose diagnostic procedures. It is<br>not to be used for mammography. | The GR40CW Digital X-ray<br>Imaging System is intended for<br>use in general projection<br>radiographic applications<br>wherever conventional screenfilm<br>systems or CR systems may<br>be used. This device is not<br>intended for mammographic<br>applications. | SE |
| Scintillator | PEDRA-1417FC: CsI, Wired<br>PEDRA-1417FG: Gadox, Wired<br>PEDRA-1417MC: CsI, Wireless<br>PEDRA-1417MG: Gadox, Wireless | S4335-AW: CsI | Same |
| Effective Pixel<br>Area | 350 x 427mm | 345 x 425mm | SE |
| Total Pixel<br>Number | 2500 x 3052 | 2,460 x 3,040 | SE |
| Pixel Pitch | 140μm | 140μm | Same |
| High Contrast<br>Limiting<br>Resolution | Max. 3.4 lp/mm | Max. 3.57 lp/mm | SE |
| Communication | Wired/Wireless | Wired/Wireless | Same |
| DQE | PEDRA-1417MC: 69%@0.1lp/mm | S4335-AW: 70%@0.1lp/mm | SE |
| MTF | PEDRA-1417MC: 96%@0.1lp/mm | S4335-AW: 95%@0.1lp/mm | SE |
| Anatomical site | General | General | Same |
| Exposure Mode | Normal Mode(Manual), AED Mode<br>(Auto Exposure Detection) | Normal Mode(Manual), AED Mode<br>(Auto Exposure Detection) | Same |
| Wireless | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | Same |
[Table 1. Comparison of Proposed Device to Predicate Devices]
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Table 2. Comparison of Proposed Device to the Reference Device
The proposed device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device and the reference device as part of the complete imaging system.
It is substantially equivalent to these devices in design, function, materials, operational principles, and intended use. The proposed device, PEDRA has been tested for electrical safety, EMC, and performance, and the software has been validated.
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The differences between the subject device and the predicate device are the size of the detector, and the availability of wireless module of the subject device is compared with the reference device. As a result of verification, it was confirmed that there is no difference in other performance. Therefore, the difference in the size of the detectors does not affect the safety and effectiveness. The wireless module performed substantially equivalently in comparison with the reference device.
These differences do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness for the subject device.
### 7. Non-clinical test summary
The PEDRA 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 PEDRA complies with the electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements established by the standards
| Standards<br>No. | Standards<br>Organization | Standard Title | Version | Publication<br>Year |
|------------------|---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------------|
| ES60601-1 | AAMI ANSI | Medical Electrical Equipment - Part<br>1: General Requirements for Basic<br>Safety and Essential Performance<br>(IEC 60601-1:2005, MOD) | ES60601-1:<br>2005(R)201<br>and A1:2012 | 2014 |
| 60601-1-2 | IEC | Medical Electrical Equipment - Part<br>1-2: General Requirements for<br>Safety - Collateral Standard:<br>Electromagnetic Compatibility -<br>Requirements and Tests | 60601-1-2<br>Edition<br>2014-02 | 2015<br>4.0 |
| - | FDA | Radio Frequency Wireless<br>Technology in Medical Devices | August 14 | 2013 |
2) Software Validation The PEDRA contains a MODERATE level of concern software. The software was designed and developed according to a software development process and was verified and validated. Software information is provided in accordance with FDA quidance:
- The content of premarket submissions for the software contained in medical devices, on May 11, 2005
3) Performance Test Imaging performance test has been conducted according to:
- IEC 62220-1, Medical Electrical Equipment - Characteristics of Digital X-ray Imaging Devices -Part 1-1: Determination of the Detective Quantum Efficiency - Detectors Used in Radiographic Imaging. We select predicate device S4335-AW of GR40CW in order to demonstrate adequate DQE performance of the PEDRA detector. According to the above comparison table, the subject device shows similar or better DOE
4) Cybersecurity
. Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices, on October2, 2014
5) Label
- CFR Part 801 .
- Pediatric Information for X-ray Imaging Device Premarket Notifications, on November 28, 2017
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### 8. Clinical Test Summary
Clinical data is not required to establish substantial equivalence based on the differences from the predicate (note TFT technology with CsI scintillator that is identical to the predicate image plate).
## 9. Substantial Equivalence [21 CFR 807.92(b)(1) and 807.92]
There are no significant differences between the PEDRA and the predicate device, K180989, and the reference device. K181631 that would adversely affect the use of the product. It is substantially equivalent to these devices in indications for use and technology characteristics.
## 10. Conclusion [21 CFR 807.92(b)(3)]
In according with the Federal Food & Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 CFR Part 807, and based on the information provided in this premarket notification, concludes that the PEDRA is substantially equivalent in safety and effectiveness to the predicate device and the reference device.
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