K251793 · Sota Cloud Corp. · MUH · Mar 3, 2026 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K251793
Device Name
SOTA Cloud Smart Sensor (1.5)
Applicant
Sota Cloud Corp.
Product Code
MUH · Dental
Decision Date
Mar 3, 2026
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.1800
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The SOTA Cloud Smart Sensor is a digital intraoral X-ray sensor intended for use in dental practices that utilize X-ray equipment for intraoral diagnostic purposes. The device is intended to be used by trained dental professionals for patients receiving intraoral X-ray examinations and produces digital images that can be displayed and archived digitally.
Device Story
USB-powered, solid-state digital intraoral X-ray detector; utilizes indirect detection architecture (Cesium Iodide scintillator, fiber optic plate, CMOS imaging device). Incident X-ray photons converted to visible light, then to digital signal; transmitted via USB to host computer. Used in dental clinics by trained professionals; sensor positioned intraorally using standard techniques, covered by single-use protective barrier sheath. Device produces raw digital images for display/archiving in third-party dental software. No automated image interpretation or diagnostic analysis performed. Benefits include high-resolution digital radiographic imaging for dental diagnostic tasks.
Clinical Evidence
Qualitative, task-based clinical image evaluation. Independent licensed dentists assessed representative radiographs (anterior/posterior periapical, bitewing) for diagnostic adequacy (quality, resolution, contrast, uniformity, artifacts). All images determined diagnostically acceptable; no unacceptable ratings.
Technological Characteristics
Indirect detection architecture: Cesium Iodide (CsI) scintillator, fiber optic plate, CMOS imaging device. Dimensions: 29.6mm x 41mm; Pixel pitch: 18.5 µm; Resolution: 1296 x 1772 pixels. USB-powered; standalone connectivity via DLL-based API. Complies with IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients receiving intraoral X-ray examinations in dental practices, excluding pregnant women, who are evaluated by a dentist to need intraoral X-ray 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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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
March 3, 2026
SOTA Cloud Corp.
% Dustin Johnson
Chief Technology Officer
1073 N Batavia St
Ste B
ORANGE, CA 92867
Re: K251793
Trade/Device Name: SOTA Cloud Smart Sensor (1.5)
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.1800
Regulation Name: Extraoral Source X-Ray System
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: MUH
Dated: May 23, 2025
Received: January 26, 2026
Dear Dustin Johnson:
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 Management System Regulation (QMSR) (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, ISO 13485 clause 7.3 (Design controls), ISO 13484 clause 8.3 (Nonconforming product), and ISO 13485 clause 8.5 (Corrective and preventative action). Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QMSR requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (ISO 13485 clause 7.3 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the Medical Device File (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 Management System Regulation (QMSR) (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.
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See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-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
Enclosure
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FORM FDA 3881 (8/23)
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| 510(k) Number (if known) K251793 | |
| Device Name Sota Cloud Smart Sensor (1.5) | |
| Indications for Use (Describe) | |
| The SOTA Cloud Smart Sensor is a digital intraoral X-ray sensor intended for use in dental practices that utilize X-ray equipment for intraoral diagnostic purposes. The device is intended to be used by trained dental professionals for patients receiving intraoral X-ray examinations and produces digital images that can be displayed and archived digitally. | |
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510(k) SUMMARY - K251793
February 25, 2026
1. Submitters Information
Name: SOTA Cloud Corp.
Address: 1073 N. Batavia St, STE B
Orange, California, 92867
Official Correspondent: Dustin Johnson
Telephone: (714) 532-6100
E-mail Address: dustin@sotacloud.com
2. Identification of New Device
Submitter: SOTA Cloud Corp.
Owner/Operator: SOTA Cloud Corp.
Establishment Registration Number: 3034604691
Trade Name: SOTA Cloud Smart Sensor(1.5)
Common Name: Digital Intraoral X-ray Sensor
Classification Name: Extraoral Source X-ray System
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.1800
Product Code: MUH
Device Class: Class II
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# 3. Identification of Predicate Device
Owner/Operator/Manufacturer: Shenzhen Xpectvision Technology Co., Ltd.
Establishment Registration Number: 3022107311
Trade Names: Digital Intraoral X-Ray Sensor
Models: XVD2121 Plus and XVD2530
Common Name: Dental Intraoral X-ray Sensor
510(k) Number: K220277
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.1800
Product Code: MUH
Device Class: Class II
# 4. Device Description
The SOTA Cloud Smart Sensor is a USB-powered, solid-state digital intraoral X-ray detector intended for use in dental practices. The device is a static detector. X-rays are generated by an external dental X-ray generator. The x-ray generator, an essential component of a fully functional dental imaging system, is not part of the submission.
The device utilizes an indirect detection architecture consisting of:
- Cesium Iodide (CsI) scintillator
- Fiber optic plate
- CMOS imaging device
Incident X-ray photons are converted to visible light by the scintillator and transmitted through the fiber optic plate to the CMOS detector. Image data are transmitted to a host computer through a direct USB connection.
The sensor is portable and is positioned intraorally using standard dental positioning techniques. During clinical use, the sensor is covered with a single-use protective barrier sheath. The sheath is a separate device.
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# Physical Characteristics
- External dimensions: approximately 29.6 mm × 41 mm
- Effective imaging area: approximately 24.0 mm × 32.8 mm
- Pixel pitch: 18.5 µm
- Resolution: 1296 × 1772 pixels
- Maximum theoretical spatial resolution: 27 lp/mm
- Measured spatial resolution (line pair phantom): 14.3 lp/mm
- Modulation Transfer Function (MTF): 12 lp/mm at 10%, 17 lp/mm at 5%
The device is provided in a Size 1.5 configuration suitable for adult patients and pediatric patients whose oral anatomy accommodates the sensor dimensions.
The device does not perform image interpretation, diagnostic analysis, or automated image enhancement. It outputs raw digital image data to compatible dental imaging software. The dental imaging software is not a part of the subject device.
# 5. Indications for Use
The SOTA Cloud Smart Sensor is a digital intraoral X-ray sensor intended for use in dental practices that utilize X-ray equipment for intraoral diagnostic purposes. The device is intended to be used by trained dental professionals for patients receiving intraoral X-ray examinations and produces digital images that can be displayed and archived digitally.
# 6. Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The subject and predicate devices are solid-state digital intraoral X-ray sensors intended for the same clinical application.
Both devices:
- Are intended for intraoral radiographic imaging in dental practice
- Are operated by trained dental professionals
- Are portable sensors placed intraorally using standard positioning techniques
- Connect to a host computer via USB
- Convert X-ray exposure into digital images for display and archiving
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Key technological characteristics are summarized below:
| Description | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Device/Trade name | SOTA Cloud Smart Sensor | Digital Intraoral X-ray Sensor |
| 510(K) number | K251793 | K220277 |
| Classification name | Extraoral Source X-ray System | Extraoral Source X-ray System |
| Product code | MUH | MUH |
| Regulation number | 21 CFR 872.1800 | 21 CFR 872.1800 |
| Panel | Radiology/Dental | Radiology/Dental |
| Classification | II | II |
| Indications for use | The SOTA Cloud Smart Sensor is a digital intraoral X-ray sensor intended for use in dental practices that utilize X-ray equipment for intraoral diagnostic purposes. The device is intended to be used by trained dental professionals for patients receiving intraoral X-ray examinations and produces digital images that can be displayed and archived digitally. | The digital intraoral X-ray sensors XVD2121 Plus, XVD2530 are intended for any dental practice that uses X-ray equipment for intraoral diagnostic purposes. Each can be used by trained dental professionals for patients receiving intraoral X-ray examinations and produces digital images that can be displayed and archived digitally. |
| Intended user group | Trained dental professionals | Trained dental professionals |
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| Device components | SOTA Cloud Smart Sensor | XVD2121 Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| | | XVD2530 |
| Sensor area | 29.6mm x 41mm | XVD2121 Plus: 26.5mm x 32mm |
| | | XVD2530 31.5mm x 38.5mm |
| Effective imaging area | 24mm x 32.8mm | XVD2121 Plus: 20.0mm x 19.8mm |
| | | XVD2530: 24.6mm x 29.5mm |
| Deployment methods where relevant | Covered with a protective sheath then placed inside the mouth. | Covered with a protective sheath then placed inside the mouth. |
| | The device does not directly contact the human body or organ.
Note: When used clinically the sensor shall be covered with a protective plastic barrier | The device does not directly contact the human body or organ.
Note: When used clinically the sensor shall be covered with a protective plastic barrier |
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| Contact body site | envelope for infection control purposes and then placed inside the mouth during imaging procedure. The protective cover sheath is disposable and is a separate device, NOT a part of this device. | envelope for infection control purposes and then placed inside the mouth during imaging procedure. The protective cover sheath is disposable and is a separate device, NOT a part of this device. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patient populations | General population (excluding pregnant women) who are evaluated by the dentist to need intraoral X-ray imaging examination. | General population (excluding pregnant women) who are evaluated by the dentist to need intraoral X-ray imaging examination. |
| Installation type | Portable | Portable |
| Sensor structure | CsI Scintillator + CMOS | Semiconductor + CMOS ASIC |
| Limiting spatial resolution (manufacturer-reported) | 14.3 lp/mm | 7 lp/mm |
| MTF | 12 lp/mm at 0.1 | 7 lp/mm* |
| *Predicate summary does not specify MTF threshold | | |
| Resolution in Pixels | 1296 x 1772 pixels | 344x417 pixels (XVD2530) |
| Pixel pitch | 18.5 μm | 70 μm |
| Low contrast resolution | The imaging can distinguish 1mm - diameter hole on aluminum plates | The imaging can distinguish 1mm - diameter hole on aluminum plates |
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| Image non-uniformity | ≤ 2% | ≤ 2% |
| --- | --- | --- |
The subject device uses an indirect CsI-on-CMOS architecture, while the predicate devices use a direct semiconductor architecture. Despite differences in pixel pitch and detector design, both devices demonstrate comparable modulation transfer function performance at clinically relevant spatial frequencies.
These differences do not alter the intended use and do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness.
# 7. Performance Testing
# Non-Clinical Testing
The SOTA Cloud Smart Sensor was evaluated for electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and essential performance in accordance with applicable consensus standards, including IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2.
Bench testing demonstrated spatial resolution, image uniformity, and low-contrast performance comparable to the predicate devices.
# Clinical Performance Evaluation
A qualitative, task-based clinical image evaluation was conducted using representative intraoral radiographs, including anterior periapical, posterior periapical, and bitewing projections.
Independent licensed dentists evaluated the images for diagnostic adequacy using structured criteria addressing:
- Overall image quality
- Spatial resolution
- Contrast
Uniformity
Artifact presence
- Suitability for common dental diagnostic tasks
All evaluated images were determined to be diagnostically acceptable for their intended clinical use. No images were rated unacceptable.
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# Cybersecurity
The SOTA Cloud Smart Sensor is a USB-only device with no wireless capability, network interfaces, or remote connectivity. All interaction occurs locally through a DLL-based API on the host computer.
Cybersecurity evaluation included:
- API authorization controls
- Runtime integrity validation
- Configuration protection
- Secure logging verification
- Structured exception handling
- Resource cleanup validation
- Secure memory clearing of image buffers
- Driver compatibility checks
- Operation under standard user privileges
- Software component vulnerability review
Testing identified no exploitable vulnerabilities. No unauthorized access paths or privilege escalation mechanisms were identified. No residual image data remained in memory after operation.
Residual cybersecurity risk is considered acceptable for the device architecture and intended use.
# 8. Conclusion
The SOTA Cloud Smart Sensor has the same intended use as the predicate device, Digital Intraoral X-Ray Sensor (K220277), and is intended for use in dental practices to acquire intraoral radiographic images for diagnostic purposes.
The subject and predicate devices are solid-state digital intraoral X-ray detectors that operate under the same fundamental scientific principles and clinical workflow. Both devices are USB-connected, portable intraoral sensors used by trained dental professionals and produce digital images for display and archiving in compatible imaging software.
Although the subject device utilizes an indirect Csi-on-CMOS detector architecture and incorporates a smaller pixel pitch than the predicate, non-clinical bench testing demonstrates comparable spatial resolution, contrast performance, and image uniformity at clinically relevant spatial frequencies. Clinical evaluation further confirms that the
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device produces diagnostically acceptable intraoral radiographs suitable for common dental diagnostic tasks.
The identified technological differences do not alter the intended use, do not affect the fundamental operating principles, and do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness.
Based on the same intended use, comparable technological characteristics, and equivalent performance data, the SOTA Cloud Smart Sensor is substantially equivalent to the predicate device Digital Intraoral X-Ray Sensor (K220277) in accordance with Section 513(i) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and 21 CFR 807.100(b).
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