The Lumos 3DX ™ System is an extraoral X-ray source (intraoral X-ray detection) dental X-ray system for producing diagnostic dental radiographs of the teeth, jaw, and other oral structures. The system provides 3D imaging for diagnostic purposes via tomosynthesis. For use on adult patients only.
Device Story
Lumos 3DX is a mobile, chairside dental X-ray system using tomosynthesis to generate 3D images. Input: X-ray projections captured by a custom intraoral digital sensor placed in the patient's mouth. Operation: System rotates around a 360° path, pulsing the X-ray source 30 times; images are wirelessly transferred to a dedicated server for 3D reconstruction. Output: 3D volumes and 2D slices viewed by dental professionals on a touchscreen interface. Context: Used in dental clinics; operated by dental professionals. Benefit: Provides focused 3D diagnostic imaging with lower radiation exposure than traditional CBCT/panoramic systems; portable design allows imaging of patients while seated in the dental chair.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical trials on living patients. Evidence based on bench testing and clinical imaging evaluation using dental phantoms with human teeth and cadaver subjects. Evaluations by dental professionals confirmed images were of diagnostic quality. Testing verified spatial resolution, contrast, noise, 3D voxel size, and the impact of patient motion on 3D volume reconstruction.
Technological Characteristics
Mobile dental X-ray system; Tungsten filament X-ray source; CMOS sensor with Cesium Iodide scintillator (19.5 μm pixel size). Connectivity: Wireless transfer to server. Standards: IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-1-3, 60601-1-6, 60601-2-65, 61223-3-4, 62304, 62366-1. Software: Windows-based with touchscreen UI.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients requiring diagnostic dental radiographs of teeth, jaw, and oral structures using 3D tomosynthesis imaging.
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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3Dio % Mr. Douglas Hansen President 1119 South 1680 West OREM UT 84058
Re: K223780
Trade/Device Name: Lumos 3DXTM Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.1800 Regulation Name: Extraoral source x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: EHD Dated: June 1, 2023 Received: June 5, 2023
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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,
Lu Jiang
Lu Jiang, 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
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K223780
Device Name Lumos 3DX тм
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Lumos 3DX ™ System is an extraoral X-ray source (intraoral X-ray detection) dental X-ray system for producing diagnostic dental radiographs of the teeth, jav, and other oral structures. The system provides 3D imaging for diagnostic purposes via tomosynthesis. For use on adult patients only.
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510k #: K223780
### Lumos 3DX X-ray Imaging System
12 June 2023
### Submitter:
| Name: | 3Dio, LLC. |
|-------------------------|---------------------------------|
| Address: | 1119 S 1680 W<br>Orem, UT 84058 |
| Official Correspondent: | Doug Hansen, CEO and President |
| Telephone No: | 801-796-2951 |
| Email: | dhansen@3dteeth.com |
| Proposed Device: | |
|-----------------------|-------------------------------|
| Trade Name: | Lumos 3DX™ |
| Class: | II |
| Common/Usual Name: | Dental X-ray System, Mobile |
| Classification Name: | Extraoral source x-ray system |
| Primary Product Code: | EHD |
| Regulatory Standard: | 21CFR 872.1800 |
| Predicate Device: | |
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| Manufacturer: | Surround Medical Systems |
| Trade Name: | Portray System |
| 510(k): | K211014 |
| Class: | II |
| Common/Usual Name: | Extraoral source x-ray system |
| Primary Product Code: | EHD |
| Regulatory Standard: | 21CFR 872.1800 |
Description: The Lumos 3DX system is a 3D dental chairside X-ray system on a mobile stand that
uses tomosynthesis (limited-angle tomography) to generate 3D images of the teeth and
surrounding structures. A custom digital sensor is placed in the patient's mouth and
multiple images are acquired around an arc of rotation and then fed into a 3D
reconstruction algorithm.
The digital sensor provided with the system is specifically for use with the Lumos 3DX
device. The sensor has a higher frame rate that enables the Lumos 3DX system to
capture 30 images in a short period of time.
A server is provided as part of the Lumos 3DX system and wirelessly connects to one or more Lumos 3DX systems. After capturing images, the Lumos 3DX wirelessly transfers them to the server for reconstruction. This server can then be connected to the local network for access of the reconstructed data.
- Indications for Use: The Lumos 3DX™ System is an extraoral X-ray source (intraoral X-ray detection) dental X-ray system for producing diagnostic dental radiographs of the teeth, jaw, and other oral structures. The system provides 3D imaging for diagnostic purposes via tomosynthesis. For use on adult patients only.
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# Document Title: Lumos 3DX 510(k) Summary
510k #: K223780
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## Table 1. Comparison with predicate device:
| Characteristic<br>or Property | Surround Medical, Portray System,<br>K211014 | 3Dio Lumos 3DX™ |
|-------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Classification | Regulation number: 21 CFR 872.1800<br>Regulation name: Extraoral source x-<br>ray system<br>Regulatory Class: II<br>Product Code: EHD | Regulation number: 21 CFR 872.1800<br>Regulation name: Extraoral source x-ray<br>system<br>Regulatory Class: II<br>Product Code: EHD |
| Intended Use | The Portray System is an extraoral X-<br>ray source (intraoral X-ray detection)<br>dental X-ray system for producing<br>diagnostic dental radiographs of the<br>teeth, jaw and other oral structures. The<br>system provides 2D imaging for<br>diagnostic purposes and 3D imaging as<br>an adjunctive tool. | The Lumos 3DX™ System is an extraoral<br>X-ray source (intraoral X-ray detection)<br>dental X-ray system for producing<br>diagnostic dental radiographs of the teeth,<br>jaw, and other oral structures. The system<br>provides 3D imaging for diagnostic<br>purposes via tomosynthesis. For use on<br>adult patients only. |
| Target<br>Anatomical Site | Oral Cavity | Oral Cavity |
| Principle of Use | X-ray tube | X-ray tube |
| Electrical: | | |
| Power | Must be plugged in to AC Mains | Must be plugged in to AC Mains |
| X-ray Source | Anode: Tungsten<br>Cathode: Carbon Nanotube<br>Focal spot: 0.7mm<br>Tube Voltage: 60 or 70 kV<br>Current: 7 mA<br>Exposure time: 0.6 Sec (2D & 3D)<br>Tube Anode Angle: 12° | Anode: Tungsten<br>Cathode: Tungsten Filament<br>Focal spot: 0.4mm<br>Tube Voltage range: 60 to 70 kV<br>Current range: 3 mA to 7mA<br>Exposure Time: 0.063 – 1.0 sec (3D)<br>Tube Anode Angle: 12° |
| Leakage<br>Radiation | < 0.25 mGy/h (@ 1 m) | < 0.25 mGy/h (@ 1 m) |
| Exposure Type | Multi-beam stationary | Single beam pulsed |
| Exposure Times | Microprocessor controlled exposure<br>times | Microprocessor controlled exposure times |
| Exposure Modes | Preset loading factors or manual mode | Preset loading factors or manual mode |
| Selectable<br>parameter | Patient type (adult/child), anatomical<br>positions, 2D or 3D mode, x-ray tube<br>voltage, exposure time | Anatomical positions, 3D mode, x-ray tube<br>voltage & current |
| Image type | 2D diagnostic and/or 3D adjunct | 3D Diagnostic with 2D slices |
| Image data<br>acquired | 7 images | 30 images |
| Detector | Digital Sensor<br>Frame Rate: < 2 images per second<br>Xray Sensitivity: Standard dental<br>detector X-ray sensitivity | Custom #2 intra-oral digital sensor (19.5<br>μm x 19.5 μm pixel size) Frame Rate: ≥ 9.0<br>images per second<br>Xray Sensitivity: High-sensitivity for low-<br>dose rapid 3D data acquisition |
| Characteristic<br>or Property | Surround Medical, Portray System,<br>K211014 | 3Dio Lumos 3DX |
| Standards | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-1-3<br>IEC 60601-1-6<br>IEC 60601-2-65<br>IEC 61233-3-4<br>IEC 62304 | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-1-3<br>IEC 60601-1-6<br>IEC 60601-2-65<br>IEC 61223-3-4<br>IEC 62304<br>IEC 62366-1 |
| Mechanical/Physical: | | |
| Physical<br>Dimensions | Head:<br>Length: ~49 cm (~19 in)<br>Width: ~20 cm (~8 in)<br>Height: ~18 cm (~7 in)<br>Arm:<br>Vertical Reach: ±19.5" from neutral<br>Horizontal Reach: 41.1" extension<br>arm reach with 177° rotation.<br>The articulating arm has 42.7”<br>of additional extension with<br>205° of rotation. | X-Ray Head:<br>Length: 34.5 cm (13.6 in)<br>Width: 38.4 cm (15.1 in)<br>Height: 31.8 cm (12.5 in)<br>Arm:<br>Vertical Reach: ±18" from neutral<br>Horizontal Reach: The articulating arm<br>has 40" of extension with 90° of<br>rotation.<br>Stand:<br>Height with folded arm: 200 cm (78.7 in)<br>Width of base: 54.0 cm (21.2 in)<br>Length of base: 50.8 cm (20.0 in) |
| Source to<br>Detector<br>distance (SDD) | 400 mm | 313 mm |
| Minimum<br>Source to Skin<br>Distance (SSD) | 308 mm | 200 mm |
| Weight | 112.5 lbs | 117.0 lbs |
| Imaging, Display, and Software: | | |
| Sensor Physical<br>Dimensions | Exterior Size: 41.76 mm x 30.42 mm<br>Imaging Size: 35.92 mm x 25.82 mm<br>Pixel Size: 19.5 µm x 19.5 µm<br>Image Resolution: 1324 x 1842 | Exterior Size: 41.82 mm x 30.50 mm<br>Imaging Size: 35.98 mm x 26.25 mm<br>Pixel Size: 19.5 µm x 19.5 µm<br>Image Resolution: 1346 x 1845 |
| Sensor<br>Technology | CMOS with Cesium Iodide Scintillator | CMOS with Cesium Iodide Scintillator |
| Dimensions of<br>X-ray beam at<br>Imaging Plate | 36.6 mm x 33.6 mm Rectangle | 63.6 mm x 59.7 mm Ellipse |
| Data Transfer<br>Rate | <0.5 Frames/sec | < 10.2 Frames/sec |
| Characteristic<br>or Property | Surround Medical, Portray System,<br>K211014 | 3Dio Lumos 3DX |
| X-ray signal<br>Gain (WRT<br>standard) | 1X | About 9X |
| X-ray emission<br>control | Wired Control | Wired control |
| 3D data<br>acquisition time | 6 sec (approximately) | 3 sec (approximately) |
| 3D slice<br>thickness | 0.5 mm fixed | Variable down to <0.1 mm |
| 3D volume<br>rendering | No | Yes |
| 2D Image | Synthetic | 2D Slices |
| Acquisition<br>Geometry | Arc segment | 360° Conical |
| Installation<br>Configuration | Wall Mount | Mobile Stand |
| Software | Windows operating system and<br>Windows-like user interface. | Windows operating system with<br>touchscreen user interface. |
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# Document Title: Lumos 3DX 510(k) Summary
510k #: K223780
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### Document Title: Lumos 3DX 510(k) Summary
510k #: K223780
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The Lumos 3DX system and the Portray System are both intra-oral x-ray systems that Discussion: take multiple images and render a finished image for viewing. The systems view these images in slices that allow the dental professionals to see the teeth at various depths. The Portray system uses carbon nanotubes in its X-ray source that are positioned along an arc to get their seven shots from different angles. The Lumos 3DX uses a conventional X-ray Tube that pulses 30 times while rotating along a 360° circular path.
> The Lumos 3DX and predicate device both allow for viewing slices, but the thickness is much smaller in the Lumos 3DX system which allows for a more detailed viewing process for the dental professional. In addition, because the Lumos 3DX takes images around a circle rather than along a single plane it provides more spatial information for reconstruction. The Portray System is a wall-mounted system while the Lumos 3DX system is on a stand, but both have articulating arms. In both systems, an alignment aid is used to hold the detector in the correct position relative to the x-ray source and that alignment aid is magnetically attached to the front of the nose cone.
In dental imaging Panoramic and Cone Beam CT systems are used to obtain 3D images of patient's oral structures. This is possible because the x-ray source and detector are external and rotate around the patient's head. These systems are large and expose the patient to a significant amount of radiation. The Lumos 3DX system is a smaller system that can take images of a more focused area using less radiation. Its portability also allows it to be used for unconscious patients while they lay in the chair rather than needing to move them to the x-ray device.
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510k #: K223780
### Bench and Radiation Safety
Testing Summary: An Image Quality Performance test was completed using image quality phantoms for spatial resolution, contrast, and noise. The 3D volume voxel size was also verified.
> The effect of patient motion was evaluated to verify that typical movements induced by a patient during imaging do not significantly affect the system or the resulting 3D volume. The results of the patient motion studies justify the use of dental phantoms and cadaver subjects for the analysis of clinical image quality.
> In addition to the image quality bench studies, system verification and validation testing including hazard mitigation has been performed to demonstrate the Lumos 3DX meets design input and user needs.
> The Lumos 3DX has been tested to show compliance with the applicable IEC series of x-ray performance standards, including IEC60601-2-65. It also meets all applicable 21CFR Subchapter J performance standards including those for radiation safety, such as dosimetry, leakage, and stray radiation.
### Clinical Image Quality
Testing Summary: The clinical utility of the Lumos 3DX was demonstrated by performing a Clinical Imaging Evaluation with dental professionals. Dental phantoms with human teeth and simulated bone as well as Cadaver subjects were selected to represent typical use cases for the Lumos 3DX. A number of 3D images were obtained for analysis and review.
> Based on the evaluations made by the dental professionals, the images obtained with the Lumos 3DX were of diagnostic quality for clinical use.
- Based on successful verification and validation testing, conformance to recognized Conclusion: performance standards and FDA guidance, and development under the 3Dio Quality Management System, we conclude that the Lumos 3DX Imaging System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device Surround Medical, Portray System (K211014) and is safe and effective for its intended use.
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