K221286 · Vsi Co., Ltd. · EHD · Jun 29, 2022 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K221286
Device Name
CLAROX
Applicant
Vsi Co., Ltd.
Product Code
EHD · Dental
Decision Date
Jun 29, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.1800
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The CLAROX is indicated for use only by a trained and qualified dentist or dental technician for both adult and pediatric subjects as an extraoral diagnostic dental X-ray source to produce X-ray images using intraoral image receptors.
Device Story
CLAROX is a portable, battery-operated handheld dental X-ray source for use in dental offices or similar clinical environments. It consists of a tube head, beam-limiting cone, acryl radiation shielding, and control interface. The device operates by generating X-rays at a fixed 70kV and 2.0mA; the operator manually adjusts exposure time (0.12–1.2s) via a control panel. The X-ray beam passes through the patient's anatomy to an external intraoral detector (film or digital, not included). The device is operated by a dentist or technician who remains in the operatory, protected by the integrated acryl shielding. The system provides audible alerts during operation. By enabling portable imaging, it facilitates diagnostic access in settings where stationary X-ray equipment is impractical.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including electrical safety (AAMI ES60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), radiation protection (IEC 60601-1-3), and usability (IEC 60601-1-6).
Technological Characteristics
Portable handheld X-ray generator; 70kV fixed voltage, 2.0mA fixed current; 22.2 VDC Li-polymer battery. Features acryl radiation shielding, beam-limiting cone, and manual exposure timer. Complies with AAMI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2 (Ed. 4), IEC 60601-1-3, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 60601-2-65, and IEC 62133-2. Software is firmware-based.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients requiring extraoral diagnostic dental X-ray imaging using intraoral receptors. For use by trained dentists or dental technicians.
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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VSI Co., Ltd. % Mr. Edward Park CEO LightenBridge LLC 4408 Tortuga Ln MCKINNEY TX 75070
Re: K221286
Trade/Device Name: CLAROX Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.1800 Regulation Name: Extraoral source x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EHD Dated: May 3, 2022 Received: May 3, 2022
#### Dear Mr. Park:
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 DHT8B: 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
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K221286
Device Name CLAROX
Indications for Use (Describe)
The CLAROX is indicated for use only by a trained and qualified dentist or dental technician for both adult and pediatric subjects as an extraoral diagnostic dental X-ray source to produce X-ray images using intraoral image receptors.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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VSI Co., Ltd. 151-33. Namseok-ro Nami-myeon, Seowon-gu Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do 28182 South Korea Tel. +82-43-267-9039 / Fax. +82-43-269-4039
# 510(k) Summary - Traditional 510(k)
# K221286
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR §807.92.
Submitter Information
| Submitter Name: | VSI Co., Ltd. |
|-----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | 151-33, Namseok-ro Nami-myeon, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si,<br>Chungcheongbuk-do, 28182 Republic of Korea |
| Phone/Fax | +82-43-267-9039 / +82-43-269-4039 |
| Contact Person: | Edward Park, official correspondent of AssembleCircle Corp. |
| Date of submission: | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Device Information | |
| Proprietary Name(s): | CLAROX |
| Model Name: | VX-30 |
| Common Name: | Portable X-ray Equipment |
| Regulation Name: | Extraoral Source X-Ray System |
| Product Code: | EHD |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 872.1800 |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
Device Class: II
## Device Description
CLAROX is a battery-operated, portable dental X-ray source designed for handheld operation. It is designed to produce diagnostic quality X-ray images. The CLAROX is designed for use in a dental office. It can also be used in other similar environments (orthodontic office, general practitioner's office, hospital ward, etc.) where appropriate safeguards are implemented. The device uses a rechargeable battery to allow for the use of the CLAROX where transportation or use of other x-ray devices might be prohibitive due to ther device's size and/or lack of mobility. The CLAROX is an X-ray device with a AC/DC adaptor. The handheld device features a main body (tube head), Cone for sensor, Acryl shielding, cradle, and AC/DC adaptor.
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VSI Co., Ltd. 151-33. Namseok-ro Nami-mveon. Seowon-gu Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do 28182 South Korea Tel. +82-43-267-9039 / Fax. +82-43-269-4039
The power is supplied by a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery core pack built into a main body. This facilitates portability of the device. A beam-limiting cone is incorporated within the device. The acryl shielding provide sufficient radiation protection to allow the clinician to remain in the operatory with the patient. To make the system as simple as possible for the operator, CLAROX uses a fixed tube voltage of 70kV and a fixed tube current of 2.0 mA. The only operator-adjustable parameter is the exposure time. This adjustment can be quickly accomplished through the user-friendly control panel. control buttons, display, and an exposure button provide the primary operator interface. Exposures settings can be selected and displayed. Voltage (70 kV) and current (2.0 mA) are fixed with the exposure time varying based on patient type, detector type, and anatomical feature. Exposures can be completed using the exposure button. The CLAROX should be used with an X-ray detector, and this detector has digital type and analog film type. But the X-ray detector is not included in the device package. The functions of the CLAROX x-ray system are controlled by software (firmware). The device software is not based on the predicate and it is of Moderate level of concern.
#### Principle of Operation / Mechanism of Action:
The CLAROX is used like any other extraoral dental Xray source for intraoral application. An image receptor, such as film, is placed in the patient's oral cavity behind the teeth. The device is powered on, and the appropriate exposure time is set by the operator. The operator should follow appropriate instructions to ensure proper alignment of the X-ray beam to the receptor, and proper positioning of a detector in the patient's mouth. The irradiation time is set manually. To prevent inadvertent exposure to X-rays, the value adjusted by the MCU electronically controls the semiconductor switching element. Using this X-ray, it passes through the body part to be diagnosed to obtain an image with a detector so that it can be used for diagnosis. The irradiation time setting method sets the irradiation time by the user and can select a value from 0.12 seconds to 1.2 seconds by turning the dial manually. After setting, press the investigation button to perform investigation. The system has numerous beep sound alerts to communicate with the operator.
#### Predicate Device
- . KaVo NOMAD Pro2 Handheld X-ray System (Aribex K173319, 10/20/2017)
- Common Name: Extraoral Source X-ray System
- Regulation Name: Extraoral Source X-Ray System
- Device Class: II:
- Product Code: EHD
- Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.1800
- Classification Panel: Radiology
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VSI Co., Ltd. 151-33. Namseok-ro Nami-myeon, Seowon-gu Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do 28182 South Korea Tel. +82-43-267-9039 / Fax. +82-43-269-4039
#### Indications for Use
The CLAROX is indicated for use only by a trained and qualified dentist or dental technician for both adult and pediatric subjects as an extraoral diagnostic dental X-ray source to produce X-ray images using intraoral image receptors.
### Technological Characteristics
The CLAROX retains the same basic design components and operating features as the predicate device, KaVo NOMAD Pro 2 Handheld X-ray System (K173319). The handheld device features a main body, Acryl shielding, and cradle for charging. The X-ray tube (70 kV, 2.0 mA) and battery pack are integrated in the main body. The functionality of the user interface is also similar to the previous product, including the pre-programmed exposure times for adult and pediatric patients. The power is supplied by a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery core pack built into a handset. Both devices have 22.2 VDC but CLAROX has lower battery capacity, but recharge capacity of the subject device is better than the predicate device. The design of the subject device also looks similar to the predicate device. The battery core packs in both devices are compliant with IEC 62133. Testing has been completed on basic safety and essential performance and the device complies with AAMI ES60601-1; IEC 60601-1-2 (Ed. 4); IEC 60601-1-3, and IEC 60601-2-65.
| Device Name | CLAROX | KaVo NOMAD Pro2<br>Handheld X-ray System |
|----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510k number | | K173319 |
| Manufacturer | VSI Co., Ltd. | Aribex |
| Indications<br>for Use | The CLAROX is indicated for use only by a<br>trained and qualified dentist or dental<br>technician for both adult and pediatric<br>subjects as an extraoral diagnostic dental X-<br>ray source to produce E-ray images using<br>intraoral image receptors. | The KaVo NOMAD Pro 2 Handheld X-ray<br>System is indicated for use only by a trained<br>and qualified dentist or dental technician for<br>both adult and pediatric subjects as an<br>extraoral diagnostic dental X-ray source to<br>produce X-ray images using intraoral image<br>receptors. |
| Body Size | 300mm(W) × 100mm(D) × 252mm(H) | 279mm(L) × 140mm(W) × 267mm(H) |
| Weight | 1.5kg | 2.73kg |
| Source to skin<br>distance | 200mm | 210mm |
| Cone diameter | 60mm | 60mm |
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VSI Co., Ltd. 151-33. Namseok-ro Nami-myeon, Seowon-gu Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do 28182 South Korea Tel. +82-43-267-9039 / Fax. +82-43-269-4039
| Device Name | CLAROX | KaVo NOMAD Pro2<br>Handheld X-ray System |
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| 510k number | | K173319 |
| Manufacturer | VSI Co., Ltd. | Aribex |
| User Interface | control panel. control buttons, display,<br>and an exposure button | Control buttons, display, and a trigger |
| Energy Source | Rechargeable 22.2 V DC Li-polymer<br>battery core pack | Rechargeable 22.2 V DC Li-polymer<br>battery core pack |
| Battery<br>Capacity | 1.46 A-hr | 1.7 A-hr |
| Recharge<br>capability | 80% or above remaining capacity after<br>300 cycles | 70% remaining capacity after 300<br>cycles |
| Exposure time | 0.12 - 1.2 seconds in | 0.02 - 1.0 seconds |
| Timer<br>Accuracy | Less than 5% or 20 ms | $\pm$ (10% + 1ms) |
| mA | 2.0 mA | 2.5 mA |
| kVp | 70 kVp | 60 kVp |
| Waveform | Constant Potential (DC) | Constant Potential (DC) |
#### Performance Data
Non-clinical test was performed in accordance with the following international standards,
- ANSI AAMI IEC 62304:2006 Medical Device Software Software Life Cycle Processes -
- EN ISO 14971:2019 Medical devices Applications of risk management to medical devices
- ANSI AAMI IEC 62366-1:2015+AMD1:2020 Medical devices Part 1: Application of usability engineering to medical devices
- -AAMI ANSI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 And A1:2012, C1:2009/(R)2012 And A2:2010/(R)2012 (Consolidated Text) Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1; General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, MOD)
- IEC 60601-1-3 Edition 2.1 2013-04 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1-3: General -Requirements for Basic Safety And Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Radiation Protection in Diagnostic X-ray Equipment
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- IEC 60601-1-6 Edition 3.1 2013-10 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1-6: General -Requirements for Basic Safety And Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Usability
- IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 4.0 2014-02 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1-2: General -Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Disturbances - Requirements And Tests
- IEC/EN 62133-2 Edition1.0 2017-02 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications - Part 2: Lithium systems
- -IEC 60601-2-65 Edition 1.0 2012-09 Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 2-65: Particular Requirements for the Basic Safety And Essential Performance of Dental Intra-Oral X-Ray Equipment
Complete device testing has been performed for the CLAROX handheld x-ray system and successful test results indicate device safety and effectiveness.
Clinical testing is not necessary for the current submission, based on the device type (an x-ray generator) and based on the technological characteristics similar to the predicate system. Successful results of bench testing should be sufficient evidence of substantial equivalence.
#### Conclusion
The subject device is substantially equivalent in the areas of indications for use, general functions & features, principle of operation, and technological characteristics. The new device does not introduce a fundamentally new scientific technology. Therefore, we conclude that the subject device described in this submission is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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