K980296 · Oldelft Corp. of America · KPR · Apr 17, 1998 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K980296
Device Name
OLDELFT DIGIDELCA
Applicant
Oldelft Corp. of America
Product Code
KPR · Radiology
Decision Date
Apr 17, 1998
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1680
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Digidelca provides the radiologists or pneumologists the ability to acquire chest xray images by filmless radiography (digital radiography), based on CCD technology. The x-ray transmission profile of the chest is converted into an electronic, digital image in real-time. Chest images become available for preview by the x-ray technician on the operators workstation only seconds after the x-ray exposure. After acceptance by the tech, digital (DICOM) images can be stored on electronic media, as e.g. CD-ROM, magnetic disk, or be exported to a (DICOM/PACS) network, c.q. clinical review station or to a film printer.
Device Story
Digidelca is a stationary digital chest x-ray system using a TDI CCD sensor for image capture instead of traditional film. It utilizes hardware/mechanical components from the Electrodelca system (housing, image intensifier, stand, generator). The system includes an Operators Workstation (OWS) running reconfigured software from Rogan HyperPACS and Oldelft Amber-DU. Patient demographics are entered via a thermal-printed card scanned by a 2D barcode reader. The system converts x-ray transmission profiles into real-time digital images for technician preview; accepted images are stored or exported via DICOM to PACS, clinical review stations, or printers. Used in clinical settings by technicians to facilitate radiologist/pneumologist diagnosis. Benefits include filmless digital radiography, real-time image availability, and enhanced imaging performance compared to film-based predecessors.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical data provided from a beta test site (Twenteborg Hospital, The Netherlands) since mid-1997. The system was used for both in-patients and out-patients, replacing the previous Electrodelca system. Radiologists reported images were generally appreciated as "better" than those from the predicate Electrodelca system.
Technological Characteristics
Stationary X-ray system; TDI CCD sensor for digital image capture; mechanical/optical layout based on Electrodelca; PC-based Operators Workstation; DICOM-compatible data structures; thermal printing for patient demographic cards; 2D barcode reader for data entry.
Indications for Use
Indicated for clinical or mass chest radiography in patients requiring chest x-ray imaging. Used by radiologists or pneumologists for diagnostic purposes.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A stationary x-ray system is a permanently installed diagnostic system intended to generate and control x-rays for examination of various anatomical regions. 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). A radiographic contrast tray or radiology diagnostic kit intended for use with a stationary 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.
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K980296
Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
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Digidelca (Digidelca-M, Digidelca-C,
Stationary X-ray System (90-KPR)
1180516 Oldelft Corporation of America 9108 Guilford Road Columbia, MD-21046
Oldelft BV Röntgenweg 1 Postbus 5082 NL-2600 GB Delft The Netherlands
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9611894
8030474
Class II
90-KPR (Stationary X-Ray System)
21 CFR 892.1680 Tier 1 submission
Radiology
Clinical or mass chest radiography
21 CFR 1020.30 and 21 CFR 1020.31
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## Description:
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Digidelca is a product which was developed around hardware and software components which are already market within the United States and therefore substantial equivalence is claimed to Electrodelca for the electrical, mechanical and optical system layout and to AMBER-DU and HyperPACS for the software configuration:
- The Oldelft Electrodelca (tm) mass chest x-ray system (K892659) for the camera . housing basic design, the image intensifier tube, the elevator stand basic design and the compatible x-ray tube and high voltage generator selection. The image capturing device in Digidelca is a TDI CCD sensor, instead of radiographic film.
- The Rogan HyperPACS (tm) software package (K950343) for the principal software ● tasks for the Operators Workstation: image acquisition and storage, image export, network interfacing.
- The Oldelft Amber-DU (K973219) software package (reconfigured) for user interfacing . at the Operators Workstation.
The Operators Workstation displays screens to the operator for data input and for data and image display. The Digidelca software is configured as a dedicated shell around the Rogan software which operates in the background to perform essential functions for data acquisition, image storage and image export. The OWS allows for importing patient demographic information and exportation of digital images into which patient demographics have been incorporated (DICOM compatible data structures).
The Date Entry System is an additional pc platform which is used to copy patient demographics to a card formation carrier by a thermal printing process. The card is handed out to the examinee who will submit it to the Digidelca(-M) operator prior to making his/het x-rays. Patient demographics are scanned from the card by a two dimensional barcode reader and thereby entered into the Digidelca(-M) operators workstation.
| Non-clincial tests: | In-house prototype tests include a.o.<br>resolution and contrast measurements which<br>are reported in Tab N of this application and<br>which show comparable results as for<br>Electrodelca. |
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| Clinical tests: | Digidelca is successfully operational at a beta<br>test site in The Netherlands (Twenteborg<br>Hospital, Almelo) since mid 1997 and is<br>clinically used for both in-patients and out-<br>patients. It replaced the Electrodelca<br>available there before, and images are<br>generally appreciated by radiologists as<br>"better" then those from Electrodelca. |
| Conclusion | Digidelca is a reliable system for chest |
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screening with enhanced imaging performance when compard to Electrodelca. Digital augmentations have proved to be very useful.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
APR 17 1998
Ernest King Service Manager Oldelft Corporation of America 9108 Guilford Road Columbia, MD 21046
Re:
K980296 Digidelca, Stationary X-Ray System Dated: Janauary 21, 1998 Received: January 27, 1998 Regulatory class: II 21 CFR 892.1680/Procode: 90 KPR
Dear Mr. King:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to 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). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class III (Premarket Approval), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21. Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, as set forth in the Ouality System Regulation (OS) for Medical Devices: General regulation (2) CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification submission does not affect any obligation you might have under sections 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4613. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdr/dsmaln.html".
Sincerely yours,
Kilian Yi
Lillian Yin, Ph.D. Director, Division of Reproductive Abdominal, Ear, Nose and Throa and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Statement of Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
Digidelca
K980296
Indications for Use:
Digidelca provides the radiologists or pneumologists the ability to acquire chest xray images by filmless radiography (digital radiography), based on CCD technology. The x-ray transmission profile of the chest is converted into an electronic, digital image in real-time. Chest images become available for preview by the x-ray technician on the operators workstation only seconds after the x-ray exposure. After acceptance by the tech, digital (DICOM) images can be stored on electronic media, as e.g. CD-ROM, magnetic disk, or be exported to a (DICOM/PACS) network, c.q. clinical review station or to a film printer.
- Note: PACS, networks, clinical review stations and (laser-) film printers are not considered part of the Digidelca system for which this application is filed. only external interfacs to this type of equipment are defined.
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