K251710 · Solutions For Tomorrow AB · IZL · Oct 24, 2025 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K251710
Device Name
Mobile X-ray unit (!M1)
Applicant
Solutions For Tomorrow AB
Product Code
IZL · Radiology
Decision Date
Oct 24, 2025
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1720
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The device is designed to perform general radiography x-ray examinations on all pediatric and all adult patients, in all patient treatment areas. Treatment areas are defined as professional health care facility environments where operators with medical training are continually present during patients' examinations.
Device Story
The !M1 is a mobile diagnostic X-ray system for general radiography. It comprises a self-contained X-ray generator, image receptors (flat-panel detectors), and an imaging display. The system acquires medical diagnostic images in clinical settings, including in-bed projections. It supports wireless flat-panel detectors, CR phosphor screens, or film. The device is operated by trained medical personnel in professional healthcare facilities. The system transforms X-ray exposure into digital images via the integrated imaging software and detector. Healthcare providers view these images on the integrated display monitor to assist in clinical decision-making and diagnosis. The system benefits patients by providing portable, high-quality diagnostic imaging at the point of care.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Integration testing confirmed successful performance of the !M1 system with the new ExamVue Apex imaging system and display monitor. Verification demonstrated compliance with safety and performance standards including IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-54, and IEC 62304.
Technological Characteristics
Mobile X-ray system; Amorphous Silicon flat-panel detector (CsI scintillator, 99 μm pixel pitch); 17" or 18.5" TFT-LCD LED-backlit display monitors; manual or motorized single-layer collimator; wireless connectivity for detectors; software-based image acquisition and control; compliant with IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-1-3, 60601-2-28, 60601-2-54, and ISO 10993-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for general radiography x-ray examinations on all pediatric and adult patients in professional healthcare facility environments where trained operators are present.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A mobile x-ray system is a transportable device system intended to be used to generate and control x-ray for diagnostic procedures. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
October 24, 2025
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% Martin Yngvesson
Project manager
Saxagårdsvägen 1
Väckelsång
SWEDEN 36251
Re: K251710
Trade/Device Name: Mobile X-ray unit (!M1)
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1720
Regulation Name: Mobile X-Ray System
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: IZL
Dated: June 30, 2025
Received: September 23, 2025
Dear Martin Yngvesson:
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.
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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,
Digitally signed by Gabriela M. Rodal -S
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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# 510 (k) Summary
# !M1 Mobile X-ray Unit
# K251710
## 1. Submitter Information
Name of manufacturer: Solutions for tomorrow AB
Address: Saxagårdsvägen 1
36251 Väckelsång
Sweden
Phone: +46 10 456 4500
Official FDA contact: Martin Yngvesson
martin@solutionsfortomorrow.se
+46 10 456 4502
Correspondent contact: Nan Jin
njin@dms-imaging.com
+33 78 848 6797
## 2. Device Information
Device Trade Name: Mobile X-ray Unit (!M1)
Device Common Name: System, X-ray, Mobile
Classification Name: Mobile x-ray system
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1720
Product Code: IZL
Device Class: Class II
Classification Panel: Radiology
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Phone: +46 10 456 45 00
Email: info@solutionsfortomorrow.se
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## 3. Legally Marketed Predicate Device
The following is the identified predicate device:
Manufacturer: Solutions for tomorrow AB
510(k) Number: K241980
Device Trade Name: Mobile X-ray Unit (!M1)
Device Common Name: Mobile x-ray system
Classification Name: Mobile x-ray system
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1720
Product Code: IZL
Device Class: Class II
Classification Panel: Radiology
## 4. Device Description Summary
The !M1 mobile X-ray system is a diagnostic mobile X-ray system utilizing digital radiography (DR) technology. The device consists of a self-contained x-ray generator, image receptor(s), imaging display, and software for acquiring medical diagnostic images both inside and outside of a standard stationary x-ray room. The !M1 system incorporates a flat-panel detector(s) that can be used wirelessly for exams such as in-bed projections. The system can also be used to expose CR phosphor screens or film.
## 5. Intended Use/Indications for Use
The device is designed to perform general radiography x-ray examinations on all pediatric and all adult patients, in all patient treatment areas.
Treatment areas are defined as professional health care facility environments where operators with medical training are continually present during patients' examinations.
## 6. Substantial Equivalence Comparison and Discussion
### 6.1 Indications for Use Comparison
The indications for use are the same as for the predicate device.
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# 6.2 Technological Comparison
The subject of this Traditional 510(k) application is to integrate a new imaging system (including imaging software and flat panel detectors) manufactured by JPI Healthcare and an additional display monitor option. The introduced changes enhance the user experience and answer customer needs in a better way.
Table 1. !M1 mobile X-ray unit
| Parameter | Predicate Device | Subject Device | Equivalence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 510(k) number | K241980 | K251710 | / |
| Manufacturer | Solutions for tomorrow AB | Solutions for tomorrow AB | EQUIVALENT |
| Device Name | !M1 | !M1 | EQUIVALENT |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 892.1720 | 21 CFR 892.1720 | EQUIVALENT |
| Common Name | Mobile X-ray system | Mobile X-ray system | EQUIVALENT |
| Classification Name | System, X-ray, Mobile | System, X-ray, Mobile | EQUIVALENT |
| Product Code | IZL | IZL | EQUIVALENT |
| Device Class | Class II | Class II | EQUIVALENT |
| Indications for use | The device is designed to perform general radiography x-ray examinations on all pediatric and all adult patients, in all patient treatment areas.Treatment areas are defined as professional healthcare facility environments where operators with medical training are continually present during patients' examinations. | The device is designed to perform general radiography x-ray examinations on all pediatric and all adult patients, in all patient treatment areas.Treatment areas are defined as professional healthcare facility environments where operators with medical training are continually present during patients' examinations. | EQUIVALENT |
| Collimator | Manual or Motorized, single layer | Manual or Motorized, single layer | EQUIVALENT |
| Imaging system (including software and detector) Compatibility | Konica Minolta imaging systemOrCanon imaging systemOrVieworks imaging system | Konica Minolta imaging systemOrCanon imaging systemOrVieworks imaging systemOrJPI Healthcare imaging system | MODIFIED |
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Table 2. Integrated and compatible imaging system
| Parameter | Predicate Device | Subject Device | Equivalence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Konica Minolta Imaging system | | | NO CHANGE |
| Device Name | SKR 3000 | SKR 3000 | EQUIVALENT |
| Manufacturer | Konica Minolta | Konica Minolta | EQUIVALENT |
| 510(k) | K223267 | K223267 | EQUIVALENT |
| Canon Imaging system | | | NO CHANGE |
| Device Name | Digital Radiography, Solid State X-ray Imager | Digital Radiography, Solid State X-ray Imager | EQUIVALENT |
| Manufacturer | Canon Inc. | Canon Inc. | EQUIVALENT |
| 510(k) | K230175 | K230175 | EQUIVALENT |
| Viewworks Imaging system | | | NO CHANGE |
| Device Name | VIVIX-S FW, VIVIX-S VW | VIVIX-S FW, VIVIX-S VW | EQUIVALENT |
| Manufacturer | Viewworks Co., Ltd | Viewworks Co., Ltd | EQUIVALENT |
| 510(k) | K221512, K200418 | K221512, K200418 | EQUIVALENT |
| JPI Healthcare Imaging system | | | ADDITION |
| Device name | | ExamVue Apex | MODIFIED |
| 510(k) | | K244010 | MODIFIED |
| Software Manufacturer | | JPI Healthcare Co, Ltd | MODIFIED |
| Detector Manufacturer | | Thales | MODIFIED |
| Indications for Use | | The ExamVue Apex flat panel x-ray detector system is indicated for use in general radiology, specialist radiology including podiatry, orthopedic, and other specialties, and in mobile x-ray systems. The ExamVue Apex flat panel x-ray detector system is not indicated for use in mammography. | MODIFIED |
| Acquisition and Control Software | | ExamVue Duo (K213057) | MODIFIED |
| Detector Models | | EVA 10W
EVA 14W
EVA 17W | MODIFIED |
| Detector Type | | Amorphous Silicon | MODIFIED |
| Scintillator | | Csl | MODIFIED |
| Pixel Pitch | | 99 μm | MODIFIED |
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Table 3. Display monitors
| Parameter | Predicate Device | Subject Device | Equivalence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 510(k) number | K241980 | K251710 | / |
| Type | 17":
TFT - LCD LED backlight | 17":
TFT - LCD LED backlight
18.5":
TFT - LCD LED backlight | MODIFIED |
| Active screen size | 17":
432.75mm diagonal | 17":
432,75mm diagonal
18.5":
H408.96 * V230.04 mm | MODIFIED |
| Pixel format | 17":
H1280* V1024 | 17":
H1280* V1024
18.5":
H1920* V1080 | MODIFIED |
| Color depth | 17":
16.7M colors | 17":
16.7M Colors
18.5":
16.7M Colors | MODIFIED |
| White luminance
(monitor only) | 17":
400 cd/m2 (Center 1 Point, Typ.) | 17":
400 cd/m2 (Center 1 Point, Typ.)
18.5":
Typ. 350 cd/m2 | MODIFIED |
| White luminance
(with touch) | 17":
350 cd/m2 | 17":
350 cd/m2
18.5":
300 cd/m2 Min. | MODIFIED |
| Viewing angle | 17":
R/L 179° (type.), U/D 178° (type.) for CR<10 | 17":
R/L 179° (type.), U/D 178° (type.) for CR<10
18.5":
R/L 89°, U/D 89° | MODIFIED |
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| Contrast ratio | 17": 1000:1 | 17": 1000:1
18.5": 1000:1 | MODIFIED |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Touch type | 17": Capacitive | 17": Capacitive
18.5": Capacitive | MODIFIED |
## 7. Non-clinical Tests Summary
Integration testing comprising the !M1 system and ExamVue Apex imaging system demonstrates that the implementation was successfully performed. The new display monitor option has been thoroughly verified and meets all applicable standards.
## 7.1 Compliance with Standards
!M1 mobile X-ray unit complies with the following standards:
- IEC 62304 Edition 1.1 2015-05 CONSOLIDATED VERSION Medical devices software – Software life cycle processes
- 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
- IEC 60601-2-28 Edition 3.0 2017-06 Medical electrical equipment – Part 2-28: Particular requirements for the safety and essential performance of X-ray tube assemblies for medical diagnosis
- 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 60601-1-2 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 Edition 3.2 2020-08 CONSOLIDATED VERSION Medical electrical equipment – Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- IEC 62366-1 Edition 1.0 2015-02 Medical devices – Part 1: Application of usability engineering to medical devices
- ISO 15223-1 Fourth Edition 2021-07 Medical devices – Medical devices - Symbols to be used with information to be supplied by the manufacturer - Part 1: General requirements
- ISO 10993-1 Fifth Edition 2018-08 Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
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- ISO 14971 Third Edition 2019-12 Medical devices – Application of risk management to medical devices
- ISO 13485 Third Edition 2016-03 Medical devices – Quality management systems – Requirements for regulatory purposes
## 7.2 Followed FDA Guidance
- Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff - June 2023
- Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket Submissions - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff - June 2025
- Pediatric Information for X-ray Imaging Device Premarket Notifications - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff - November 2017
- Testing and Labeling Medical Devices for Safety in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) Environment - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff - October 2023
- Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff - September 2023
- General Principles of Software Validation - Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - January 2002
- Off-The-Shelf Software Use in Medical Devices - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff - August 2023
- Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff - February 2016
- Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff - June 2023
## 8. Conclusion
The !M1 mobile X-ray device with new imaging system and additional display monitor option has the same intended use, technology, materials, and uses most of the same components as the predicate device. The changes to the subject device have little to no impact on the safety or performance device, and no additional questions regarding safety or effectiveness have been raised. The fundamental scientific technology of the subject device included in this submission remains unchanged from the legally marketed predicated device (K241980). Therefore, the proposed device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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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.