PERSONA C HR is a mobile X-ray device used for radiological guidance and visualization during diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures. PERSONA C HR device can be used on all patients, except pediatric patients, within the limits of the device. Examples of clinical applications could be Orthopedic surgery, General surgery, Cardiac procedures, Thoracic surgery, Vascular procedures, Pain therapy and Urological procedures.
Device Story
PERSONA C HR is a mobile C-arm X-ray system with a flat panel detector (FPD) and 25 kW generator. It captures X-ray images of patient anatomy during surgical and interventional procedures. The system includes a stand with a monobloc (X-ray tube, collimator, cooling system), a 30x30 cm aSi-IGZO FPD, and a mobile monitor unit with a 32" 4K display. Operated by clinicians in surgical/interventional settings, the device processes X-ray signals through a video processor to display real-time fluoroscopic or static images. It supports multiple modes: Low Dose/High Quality Fluoroscopy, Road Mapping, DSA, and digital radiography. The output assists physicians in localizing pathology and guiding surgical instruments, potentially improving procedural accuracy and patient outcomes. The system is controlled via a 13" touchscreen panel and footswitch/handswitch inputs.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical trials were conducted. Substantial equivalence is supported by non-clinical bench testing, including verification and validation of system functionality, electromagnetic compatibility, radiation safety, and usability in compliance with IEC 60601 series standards. Image quality was evaluated using test phantoms and cadaver images by a board-certified radiologist to confirm performance consistency with the predicate.
Indicated for radiological guidance and visualization during diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures (e.g., orthopedic, general, cardiac, thoracic, vascular, pain therapy, urological) in all patients except pediatric patients.
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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% Francesca Pedretti
Quality Management System and Regulatory Affairs Manager
Via Alessandro Volta, 10
TORRE DE' ROVERI, BG 24060
ITALY
Re: K250282
Trade/Device Name: Persona C HR
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1650
Regulation Name: Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: OWB, OXO
Dated: January 30, 2025
Received: January 31, 2025
Dear Francesca Pedretti:
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 (the 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 available 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reporting-combination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 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-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-
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assistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,

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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| Device Name Persona C HR | |
| Indications for Use (Describe) PERSONA C HR is a mobile X-ray device used for radiological guidance and visualization during diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures. PERSONA C HR device can be used on all patients, except pediatric patients, within the limits of the device. Examples of clinical applications could be Orthopedic surgery, General surgery, Cardiac procedures, Thoracic surgery, Vascular procedures, Pain therapy and Urological procedures. | |
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Document Mail Center – WO66-0609
10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring,
MD 20993-0002
April 30th, 2025
In accordance with 21CFR §807.92 the following 510(k) summary information is provided:
Applicant and Manufacturer: A.T.S. Applicazione Tecnologie Speciali S.r.l.
Via Alessandro Volta n°10
24060 Torre de' Roveri (BG)
Italy
Ph. +39 035 584 311
Email: sales@atsmed.it
Primary Contact: Francesca Pedretti
Quality & Regulatory Manager
Ph. +39 035 584 310
Email: quality@atsmed.it
Secondary email: Francesca.pedretti@atsmed.it
Secondary Contacts: Andrea Ghisi
Quality & Regulatory specialist
Ph. +39 035 584 366
Email: andrea.ghisi@atsmed.it
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## Proposed Device
Device Common Name: Interventional Fluoroscopic C-arm
Trade Name: PERSONA C HR
Submission number: K250282
Classification Name: Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system (21 CFR, Part 892.1650)
Product Code: OWB, OXO
Regulatory Class: II
## Predicate Device
Device Common Name: Interventional Fluoroscopic C-arm
Trade Name: ARCO FP
Submission number: K182086
Classification Name: Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system (21 CFR, Part 892.1650)
Product Code: OWB, OXO
Regulatory Class: II
Device Description: PERSONA C HR is a C-arm mobile unit with flat panel detector.
It allows imaging under the following modes:
- Low Dose Fluoroscopy,
- High Quality Fluoroscopy,
- High Quality + Fluoroscopy
- Digital radiography (Snapshot),
- Fluoroscopy in Road Mapping mode (optional),
- Fluoroscopy in DSA mode (optional).
It is provided with a 30x30 cm Flat Panel detector and a 25 kW X-ray generator.
The unit is composed of: Monitor unit, Stand with c-arm, X-ray commands, Printer (optional).
The device acquires images employing X-rays emitted by an X-ray source which can produce up to 25kW.
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The unit, which is powered by a single-phase electrical supply, generates ionizing radiations (X-rays) which, as they pass through the patient, reach a flat panel detector that produces radiological images.
An x-ray collimator, placed on the monobloc, is responsible for limiting the emission beam of ionizing radiation.
The images collected by the detector are sent to a video processor, which, after processing the information received, allows radiological images to be displayed on the display monitor.
The proposed device PERSONA C HR is substantial equivalent to the currently marketed predicate device ARCO FP (K182086), in terms of indications for use, fundamental scientific technology, safety and effectiveness. Software and firmware architecture designs are identical to those of the predicate ARCO FP (K182086).
**Indications for Use:**
PERSONA C HR is a mobile X-ray device used for radiological guidance and visualization during diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures.
PERSONA C HR device can be used on all patients, except pediatric patients, within the limits of the device.
Examples of clinical applications could be Orthopedic surgery, General surgery, Cardiac procedures, Thoracic surgery, Vascular procedures, Pain therapy and Urological procedures.
The intended use is substantially equivalent to that of the predicate device ARCO FP (K182086).
**Summary of technological characteristics:**
PERSONA C HR device employs X-rays as its imaging technology for visualizing human anatomy. The X-ray tube in the monobloc produces X-rays, which as they pass through the patient, reach a flat panel detector for visualizing radiological images. An x-ray collimator, placed on the monobloc, is responsible for limiting the emission beam of ionizing radiation (X-rays). The images collected by the detector are sent to a video processor which, after processing the information received, allows radiological images to be displayed on the display monitor.
The images from the device assist the physician in visualizing the patient's anatomy. This visualization helps to localize regions of pathology and for surgical procedures.
The PERSONA C HR C-arm mobile unit is a flat panel detector and fluoroscopic X-ray imaging system consisting of a Stand (C-arm) and a Monitor unit. The main components of the Stand are
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a monobloc with high voltage generator (with rotating anode tube and cooling system), an X-ray collimator, and a flat panel detector (FDP). The C-arm supports the monobloc and the flat panel detector (FPD) on opposite sides. The Monitor unit is a mobile platform connected to the Stand by a cable.
The proposed modified device PERSONA C HR employs the same fundamental control, and substantially equivalent scientific technology as that of the predicate device ARCO FP (K182086).
Software architecture design is substantially equivalent to that of the predicate device ARCO FP (K182086).
The primary modifications to the predicate device ARCO FP (K182086) are:
- an aSi-IGZO (Indium gallium zinc oxide) flat panel detector (FPD) which has substantially equivalent technology characteristics as the predicate device ARCO FP (K182086).
The system design and housing are identical to the Predicate ARCO FP K182086 and both detectors use safety shielding for radiation suppression and use solid state x-ray image receptors (SSXI/FDP).
The new generation aSi-IGZO detector of the proposed device allows faster speed and better performances (up to 30 fps always at full resolution) respect to the one of the predicate device ARCO FP (K182086).
- A max power output 25kW generator instead of 20kW. The generator has the same technological characteristics as the predicate device ARCO FP (K182086).
- The monitor unit is composed by a single 32" Monitor instead of the two 21,5" Monitors of ARCO FP (K182086) predicate device. The technological characteristics of the monitor of the proposed device PERSONA C HR and the predicate device ARCO FP (K182086) are equivalent.
- A new Control panel, the successor to the one mounted on the predicate, with a 13" screen instead of 12".
The comparison of the predicate device and the proposed device shows that the scientific and technical characteristics of PERSONA C HR are substantially equivalent to those of ARCO FP (K182086) predicate device.
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# Substantial equivalence discussion
The changes of the proposed device PERSONA C HR, described in the table, do not change the fundamental control mechanism, operating principle, energy type, and intended use found on predicate device (ARCO FP K182086) and are substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
Differences between the predicate device (ARCO FP) and the proposed device (PERSONA C HR) do not raise new safety or effectiveness concerns.
| Comparison Chart | PROPOSED DEVICE PERSONA C HR | PREDICATE DEVICE ARCO FP | Substantial equivalence discussion |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 510(k) Number | K250282 | K182086 | - |
| CLASS | 2 | 2 | Identical |
| Product code | OWB | OWB | Identical |
| Secondary Product code | OXO | OXO | Identical |
| Intended Use | | | |
| | PERSONA C HR is a mobile X-ray device used for radiological guidance and visualization during diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures.
PERSONA C HR device can be used on all patients, except pediatric patients, within the limits of the device.
Examples of clinical applications could be Orthopedic surgery, General surgery, Cardiac procedures, Thoracic surgery, Vascular procedures, Pain therapy and Urological procedures. | ARCO FP is a mobile X-ray device used for radiological guidance and visualization during diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures.
In particular, the device is to be applied during orthopaedic, neuro, abdominal, vascular, thoracic, and cardiac procedures.
ARCO FP device can be used on all patients, except paediatric patients, within the limits of the device. | Substantially equivalent |
| PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION | | | |
| | PROPOSED DEVICE PERSONA C HR | PREDICATE DEVICE ARCO FP | |
| Mechanical size and weight | | | |
| Stand | 195 (L) x 89 (W) x 161 (H)
280 kg | 195 (L) x 89 (W) x 161 (H)
280 kg | Identical |
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| Comparison Chart | PROPOSED DEVICE PERSONA C HR | PREDICATE DEVICE ARCO FP | Substantial equivalence discussion |
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| 510(k) Number | K250282 | K182086 | - |
| Monitor Trolley | 76,4(L) x 76,4(W) x 152(H)
140 kg | 76,4(L) x 76,4(W) x 158(H)
140 kg | Substantially equivalent |
| **Electrical requirements** | | | |
| Supply type | Single phase (live/neutral, separate earth) | Single phase (live/neutral, separate earth) | Identical |
| Input Voltage | 120 V, 230 V @50-60Hz | 100, 110, 120, 130 V
210, 220, 230, 240 V @50-60Hz | Substantially equivalent.
The available supply voltage has been limited because the removed ones are not required by the distributor.
The insulation transformer and other power circuitry are identical. |
| **X-ray generator (see Device Description, Paragraph 3.7)** | | | |
| Max parameters | 25kW:
- 120 kV
- 200 mA
(fluoroscopy)
- 250mA
(digital RAD) | 5kW:
- 120 kV
- 40 mA
(fluoroscopy)
- 32,5 mA
(digital RAD)
20kW:
- 120 kV
- 100 mA
(fluoroscopy)
- 200 mA
(digital RAD) | Substantially equivalent.
The proposed device has a higher max power output (25kW: 100kV-250mA), using the same housing, x-ray tube, and monobloc thus keeping the same dimensions. |
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| Comparison Chart | PROPOSED DEVICE PERSONA C HR | PREDICATE DEVICE ARCO FP | Substantial equivalence discussion |
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| 510(k) Number | K250282 | K182086 | - |
| Fluoroscopy: Pulse and duration | Pulse Rate: 1,2,4,8,15,30
Pulse width (msec): 7 - 8* - 10* - 16 - 20 - 40 | Pulse Rate: 1,2,4,8,15 or 1,3,6,12,25
Pulse width (msec): 7- 13 - 16 - 20 - 40 | Substantially equivalent.
General system exposure control technology and operational functionality are identical to the Predicate ARCO FP K182086
*Pulse width shortened to allow 30 fps, also result in maintaining very similar patient dose level. |
| Monobloc Thermal Management | Active cooling
It allows to increase the heat dissipation, thus increasing the operating time. | Passive cooling | Substantially equivalent.
The x-ray part (tube, housing, control circuitry, etc) are basically the same as the Predicate device ARCOFP. |
| **Booster capacitors group (see Device Description, Paragraph 3.14)** | | | |
| Booster | 64.800 μF capacitors | 30.000 μF capacitors | Substantially equivalent.
The system design and housing are identical to the Predicate ARCO FP K182086. |
| **X-ray tube (see Device Description, Paragraph 3.3 Technical Data)** | | | |
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| Comparison Chart | PROPOSED DEVICE PERSONA C HR | PREDICATE DEVICE ARCO FP | Substantial equivalence discussion |
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| 510(k) Number | K250282 | K182086 | - |
| Rotating anode | Same model | Same model | Identical |
| **Collimator** (see Device Description, Paragraph 3.11 X-Ray Collimator) | | | |
| Collimator | Possibility of asymmetrically move the parallel shutters. | Symmetrical movement of the parallel shutters. | Substantially equivalent. |
| **Anti-scatter grid** (see Device Description, Paragraph 3.3 Technical Data) | | | |
| Removable grid | Same model | Same model | Identical |
| **Laser centering device** (see Device Description, Paragraph 3.3 Technical Data) | | | |
| Pointer | CLASS 1M (Red light) 635 nm
CLASS 1 (Green light) 515 nm | CLASS 1M (Red light) 635 nm | Substantially equivalent.
The system design and housing are identical to the Predicate ARCO FP K182086. |
| **Image detector** (see Device Description, Paragraph 3.6 Flat Panel Detector) | | | |
| Technology | - Amorphous Silicon Flat Panel Detector aSi-IGZO.
- Scintillator: Cesium-Iodide (CsI) | - Amorphous Silicon Flat Panel Detector (aSi).
- Scintillator: Cesium-Iodide (CsI) | Substantially equivalent.
This new generation aSi- IGZO detector allows faster speed and better performance (up to 30 fps always at full resolution).
The system design and housing are identical to the Predicate ARCO FP K182086. |
| Dimension | 30 x 30 cm | 30 x 30 cm or 21 x 21 cm | Substantially equivalent. |
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| Comparison Chart | PROPOSED DEVICE PERSONA C HR | PREDICATE DEVICE ARCO FP | Substantial equivalence discussion |
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| 510(k) Number | K250282 | K182086 | - |
| Features | - Detector matrix: 2048 x 2048 pixels
- Zoom field 1: 1440 x 1440 pixels
- Zoom field 2: 1104 x 1104 pixels
- Scintillator Csl
- DQE (@9µGy, RQA5): 72% @ 0 lp/mm
56% @ 1 lp/mm
44% @ 2 lp/mm
Considering that the two values were measured at different doses, they are comparable and found to be substantially equivalent. | - Detector matrix: 1956 x 1956 pixels
- Zoom field 1: 1344 x 1344 pixels
- Zoom field 2: 1024 x 1024 pixels
- Scintillator Csl
- DQE (@2µGy, RQA5): 77% @ 0 lp/mm
57% @ 1 lp/mm
48% @ 2 lp/mm
- MTF: 59% @ 1 lp/mm
29% @ 2 lp/mm
- Pixel size 146 µm | Substantially equivalent. |
| Monitors (see Device Description, Paragraphs 3.12 Monitor and 3.8 Control Panel, respectively) | | | |
| Display | - 1x 32" LCD UHD
- 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K)
- 850 cd/m² (typ.) | - 2x 21,5" LCD full HD
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- 600 cd/m² (typ.) | Substantially equivalent
Higher brightness and resolution. |
| Control Panel | - 13,3"
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- 400 cd/m² (typ.) | - 12,5"
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- 400 cd/m² (typ.) | Substantially equivalent |
| X-ray switches (see Device Description, Paragraph 3.15 X-Ray Commands) | | | |
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| Comparison Chart | PROPOSED DEVICE PERSONA C HR | PREDICATE DEVICE ARCO FP | Substantial equivalence discussion |
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| 510(k) Number | K250282 | K182086 | - |
| X-ray footswitch | Same model | Same model | Identical |
| X-ray handswitch | Same model | Same model | Identical |
| X-ray handswitch (pushbutton) | Two-pushbuttons handswitch | Not provided | Substantially equivalent.
Additional pushbutton duplicating the footswitch function |
| **Image acquisition modalities** (see Device Description, Paragraph 3.5 X-Ray emission modes) | | | |
| Fluoroscopy | - Fluoro LD
- Fluoro HQ
- Fluoro HQ +
- RoadMap
- DSA | - Fluoro LD
- Fluoro HQ
- RoadMap
- DSA | Substantially equivalent.
New generator and booster group allow to reach higher mA curve (6), associated with the new acquisition modality. |
| **Video Processor** (see Device Description, Paragraph 3.3 Technical Data) | | | |
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| Comparison Chart | PROPOSED DEVICE PERSONA C HR | PREDICATE DEVICE ARCO FP | Substantial equivalence discussion |
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| 510(k) Number | K250282 | K182086 | - |
| PC host | - CPU: Intel i7, 11700, 2,5GHz, Rocket Lake.
- Operating system: WINDOWS 10 loT Enterprise 2019 LTSC (ESD) ENG 64bit.
- RAM: 16 Gb or more
- Hard disk: HD SATA 3, 1Tb or more | - CPU: Intel i5, 6400, 2,7GHz, Sky Lake.
- Operating system: WINDOWS 7 embedded ENG 64bit.
- RAM: 16 Gb.
- Hard disk: HD SATA 3, 500 Gb. | Substantially equivalent.
Technological evolution. |
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Summary of non-clinical and clinical test data:
PERSONA C HR is based on direct modifications to cleared predicate device ARCO FP (K182086).
The design of the modified PERSONA C HR was completed in accordance with A.T.S. Applicazione Tecnologie Speciali Quality Management System Design Controls, 21 CFR 820 and applicable standards. Verification and Validation testing were successfully conducted on the device in compliance with FDA requirements as stated in the provided documentation.
Non-clinical performance testing has been performed on the proposed PERSONA C HR and it demonstrates compliance with the following International and FDA-recognized consensus standards:
- ANSI AAMI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 & A1:2012, C1:2009/(R)2012 & A2:2010/(R)2012 (Cons. Text) [Incl. AMD2:2021]
Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, MOD) [Including Amendment 2 (2021)].
- IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 4.1 2020-09 CONSOLIDATED VERSION
Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests.
- IEC 60601-1-3 Edition 2.2 2021-01 CONSOLIDATED VERSION
Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-3: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Radiation protection in diagnostic X-ray equipment.
- IEC 60601-1-6 Edition 3.2 2020-07 CONSOLIDATED VERSION
Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability.
- IEC 60601-2-43 Edition 3.0 2022-12
Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-43: Particular requirements for the safety and essential performance of X-ray equipment for interventional procedures.
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- IEC 60601-2-54 Edition 2.0 2022-09
Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-54: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of X-ray equipment for radiography and radioscopy.
Both the equipment documentation and the tests carried out are in compliance with:
- "Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket Submissions" guidance,
- "Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions" guidance.
Further, the device meets all applicable sections of 21 CFR Subchapter J.
The flat panel detector documentation provided in this submission demonstrates compliance of the modified device PERSONA C HR to "Guidance for the Submission of 510(k)'s for Solid State X-ray Imaging Devices".
The modified device PERSONA C HR development occurred under our design control processes, software development processes, and overall quality management system.
The device has been demonstrated to be substantially equivalent to the identified predicate device. It has the same intended use and incorporates technological characteristics that are either identical or substantially equivalent. Substantial equivalence was supported by engineering-based performance testing, including evaluation of image quality using test phantoms and cadaver images by an "American Board of Radiology" radiologist.
System safety and effectiveness have been appropriately validated in accordance with FDA-recognized standards and guidances.
## Conclusions drawn from nonclinical and clinical tests:
The verification/validation activities successfully confirmed device requirements have been fulfilled, system functionality is consistent with the user needs, intended use, and performs as designed, and raises no new questions regarding either safety or effectiveness.
The conclusions drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrate that the device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed device ARCO FP (K182086).
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
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.