K072665 · Orangedental GmbH & Co. KG · LLZ · Oct 3, 2007 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K072665
Device Name
SUNIRAY 5.2
Applicant
Orangedental GmbH & Co. KG
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Oct 3, 2007
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
Uses for SuniRay in the dental industry are as follows: - Organize and archive radiographs and patient related files - Facilitate sharing and transmission of information between doctors, other applications and other computers - Place markers and annotations on radiographs for diagnostic purposes - Allows users to dimension radiographs based on dimensions of X-ray sensors or reference objects. - Provides image-processing tools such as sharpening, colorizing, resizing, etc. (none of which physically alter images). - Permits sending of data by email. The target group for using SuniRay for diagnostic purposes will be the doctor/dentist population. This software is primarily used to store a patient's imaging data (i.e. radiographs) in a form compatible with today's networked online medical practice management software may also be used to transmit radiographs to specialists who will be treating the patient or the insurance company for approval of procedure and etc.
Device Story
SuniRay is a software-only system for Windows PCs; functions as a digital radiograph archiving, transmission, and diagnostic review platform. Inputs: digital images from TWAIN-compliant scanners, digital cameras, intra-oral sensors, and panoramic X-ray machines. Operation: software organizes images into a database; provides tools for contrast/sharpness enhancement, annotation (arrows, text, dental implant shapes), and measurement. Output: enhanced images for clinical review; electronic transmission via email; print-outs for patient information. Used in dental clinics by dentists/doctors. Does not control X-ray hardware; does not modify original image data (enhancements stored separately). Benefits: facilitates efficient patient data management, specialist consultation, and insurance claim processing.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Safety and effectiveness established through risk analysis, software verification, and validation testing.
Technological Characteristics
Software-only system; installed via CD-ROM/DVD on Windows PCs. Uses TWAIN interface for hardware acquisition. Employs standard image processing algorithms for contrast/sharpness. Supports standard image file formats. Connectivity via standard PC file I/O and email attachments. No built-in encryption or cryptographic functionality.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by dentists/doctors to organize, archive, transmit, and perform diagnostic review of dental radiographs and patient files. Allows image enhancement, annotation, and measurement. Not for patient self-use.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A medical image management and processing system is a device that provides one or more capabilities relating to the review and digital processing of medical images for the purposes of interpretation by a trained practitioner of disease detection, diagnosis, or patient management. The software components may provide advanced or complex image processing functions for image manipulation, enhancement, or quantification that are intended for use in the interpretation and analysis of medical images. Advanced image manipulation functions may include image segmentation, multimodality image registration, or 3D visualization. Complex quantitative functions may include semi-automated measurements or time-series measurements.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls; voluntary standards—Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Std., Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) Std., Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Test Pattern).
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K072665
# 3 510(k) Summary
OCT 3 2007
| Submitter | orangedental GmbH & Co. KG<br>Im Forstgarten 11<br>88400 Biberach<br>Germany<br>Phone: (+49) (0) 7351 47499 0<br>Fax: (+49) (0) 7351 47499 44 |
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| Contact Person | Marc Fieber |
| Date Prepared | June 9, 2007 |
| Trade Name | SuniRay 5.2 |
| Common Name | SuniRay |
| Classification name | LLZ, Picture Archiving and Communications System |
| Classification Code | 21 CFR 892.2050 |
| Classification Number | Class II |
| Classification Panel | Radiology |
| Equivalent Device | XRAY VISION, FDA registration number K983111 |
| Reason for the 510(k) | New device |
This 510(k) submission was prepared according to the requirements of 21CFR 8807.87.
# 3.1 Device Description
SuniRay is a software package designed to work with Standard PC compatible computers capable of running a Microsoft Windows operating system. The software is designed to be a fully functional digital radiograph scanning, archiving, electronic transmission and diagnostic review system. SuniRay permits the acquisition of images directly from commercially available scanners, digital cameras, intra-oral X-ray sensors, panoramic X-ray machines, etc.
Once an image has been converted into digital format, SuniRay permits the user to easily organize and archive digital radiographs, images, and other patient related files.
SuniRay provides tools that permit the user to enhance images and place markers as well as annotations on radiographs to aid in the diagnostic process. The image enhancements provided by this software package utilize industry standard algorithms that do not result in the alteration of an image's or a radiograph's content. Once imported into SuniRay, the original image content is never chancements are stored separately from the original image.
Unlike a direct digital system, SuniRay does not control the X-ray taking system and does not generate radiographs directly from the physical world (SuniRay processes images and radiographs produced from other devices and physical media). Sun!Ray only permits enhancing radiographs for diagnostic purposes and does not allow the introduction of false data or the modification of the original images and radiographs in any way.
To facilitate enhanced correlation of information with images, SuniRay permits direct association of customized information with an image. Using those associations the user is able to relate doctor information, patient's information, applied procedures, etc. with an image.
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Electronic transmission capabilities are provided so that images can be sent to specialists and insurance companies for claim processing and diagnostic review.
The images and the database containing information related to images, doctors, and patients can be shared among multiple installations of the software.
SuniRay uses any standard Windows-compatible printers to produce print-outs of images. These print-outs are intended for purposes of patient information only and not for diagnostic purposes.
In order to create patient information material, the software supports handing over image data and patient information to the programs Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. The documents prepared this way are intended for purposes of patient information only and not for diagnostic purposes.
As one type of annotation. SuniRay provides the possibility to place forms roughly shaped like dental implants. This function is not intended to replace detailed planning. It rather serves as a draft tool.
### 3.2 Intended Use
Uses for SuniRay in the dental industry are as follows:
- A Organize and archive radiographs and patient related files
- A Facilitate sharing and transmission of information between doctors, other applications and other computers
- A Place markers and annotations radiographs for diagnostic purposes
- A Allows users to dimension radiographs based on dimensions of X-ray sensors or reference objects.
- A Provides image-processing tools such as sharpening, colorizing, etc. (none of which physically alter images).
- A Permits sending of data by email.
The target group for using SuniRay for diagnostic purposes will be the doctor/dentist population. This software is primarily used to store a patient's imaging data (i.e. radiographs) in a form compatible with today's networked online practice management software. This software may also be used to transmit radiographs to specialists who will be treating the patient or the insurance company for approval of procedure and etc.
The intended use for SuniRay does not mention additional ways of sending data note in the intended uses for XRAY VISION such as client/server, ftp, phone and floppy disk. As this is a limitation, this difference is not considered to be critical.
Moreover, the intended use for XRAY VISION mentions the electronic transmission of images to insurance companies or specialists which is not included for Sunitay. We consider this point to be included in sending data by email and therefore do not mention it explicitly as an intended use for SuniRay.
## 3.3 Technological Characteristics
SuniRay is a "software only "-system, which will be delivered on CD-ROM / DVD and installed by service engineers.
The technological characteristics of SuniRay are:
- A Utilization of the TWAIN interface standard to acquire imaging devices (scanners, digital cameras, intra-oral cameras, intra-oral X-ray sensors, panoramic X-ray machines, etc.).
- > Utilizes standard image processing algorithms to improve image contrast, sharpness and quality.
- A Utilizes standard image file formats for the storage and retrieval of images.
- A Electronic transmission media consists of:
- ୍ Email: Attachments utilized to transfer files via standard internet email.
- Disk: Standard PC file I/O. O
- A Utilizes standard markers and annotations to draw attention to problem areas in an image (ellipse, arrow, text, freehand line, rectangles, etc).
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| Comparison of technological characteristics | | |
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| | XRAY VISON | SuniRay |
| 1 | Utilization of the TWAIN interface standard to acquire images from imaging devices (e.g. flatbed scanners, digital cameras, intra-oral cameras, etc.). | Utilization of the TWAIN interface standard to acquire images from imaging devices (e.g. scanners, digital cameras and intra-oral cameras, intra-oral X-ray sensors, panoramic X-ray machines, etc.). |
| 2 | Utilizes standard image processing algorithms to improve image contrast, sharpness and quality. | Utilizes standard image processing algorithms to improve image contrast, sharpness and quality. |
| 3 | Electronic transmission media consists of:<br>Telephone: Common I/O and TAPI interface supported for transferring images and files over conventional phone lines. FTP: The standard Internet file transfer protocol. Client/Server: Standard Internet transfer method for sending files via Internet client-server connections. Email: MIMI attachments utilized to transfer files via standard Internet email. Disk: Standard PC file I/O. | Electronic transmission media consists of:<br>Email: Attachments utilized to transfer files via standard internet email. Disk: Standard PC file I/O. |
| 4 | Archiving utilizes a knowledge base for recording the location and filename used to store files related to a patient. | |
| 5 | Utilizes standard markers and annotations to draw attention to problem areas in an image (ellipse, arrow, text, freehand line, dots, rectangles, etc.). | Utilizes standard markers and annotations to draw attention to problem areas in an image (ellipse, arrow, text, freehand line, rectangles, etc.). |
| 6 | Industry standard encryption algorithms used for ensuring data integrity and secrecy. | |
| 7 | Duplication of physical X-rays for use in sending radiographs to remote sites to ensure that the original radiographs are not lost or damaged by conventional parcel service. | |
The technological characteristics of XRAY VISION and SuniRay differ in marginal aspects:
- r Row 3: SuniRay does not directly provide functionality for transferring files between computers. It rather relies on standard functionality provided by the Windows operating system and standard hardware.
- I Row 4: SuniRay does not provide the ability to archive arbitrary references to files. For improved safety, it rather keeps patient related files in its own data store.
- Row 6 SuniRay does not provide cryptographic functionality. In the context of SuniRay, cryptography is relevant for two purposes:
- · Protection of data against unauthorized manipulation.
- Encryption of image data in cmails. 0
In the first case, SuniRay adheres to standard image file formats to support interoperability. Ensuring data integrity is considered to be in the scope of the user's computer system administration.
In the second case, multiple email encryption standards for securing emails exist, such as X.509 or PGP. The selection of the most appropriate method cannot be anticipated, since it depends on the cryptographic standard used by the user's communication partner. The user can select from a broad variety of dedicated cryptographic extensions for standard mail clients supporting his method of choice.
- 피 Row 7: The print outs produced by SuniRay are considered to be used for patient information only and not for diagnostic purposes. For diagnostic purposes, digital copies of radiographic images are far more reliable.
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# 3.4 General Safety and Effectiveness Concerns
The software is intended to be used by appropriately trained dentists. The software labeling contains instructions for use and any necessary cautions and warning, to provide for safe and effective use of the software. Risk management is ensured via a risk analysis, which is used to identify potential hazards. These potential hazards are controlled via software development, verification and validation testing. To minimize electrical, and radiation hazards, orangedental GmbH & Co. KG adheres to recognized and established industry practice and standards.
# 3.5 Conclusion
SuniRay is designed to be a fully functional digital radiograph scanning, archiving, electronic transmission and diagnostic review system. SuniRay permits the acquisition of images directly from commercially available scanners, digital cameras, intra-oral cameras, intra-oral X-ray sensors, panoramic X-ray machines, etc.
Unlike a direct digital system, Sunitol the X-ray taking system and does not generate radiographs directly from the physical world. SuniRay only permits enhancing radiographs for diagnostic purposes and does not allow the introduction of false data or the modification of the original images and radiographs in any way.
The potential hazards have been studied and controlled as part of the product development process. This includes risk analysis, test and design considerations, and planned verifications and validation testing processes.
The system has been shown to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device, and no new issues of safety or effectiveness are raised.
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Blvd. Rockville MD 20850
OCT 3 2007
Orangedental GmbH & Co., KG % Mr. Stefan Preiss Responsible Third Party Official TÜV SÜD America 1775 Old Hwy 8 NW. Ste 104 NEW BRIGHTON MN 55112-1891
Re: K072665
Trade/Device Name: SuniRay Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ Dated: September 19, 2007 Received: September 21, 2007
#### Dear Mr. Preiss:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may. therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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 II (Special Controls) or 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 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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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); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 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), please contact the Office of Compliance at one of the following numbers, based on the regulation number at the top of this letter:
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| 21 CFR 884.xxx | (Obstetrics/Gynecology) | 240-276-0115 |
| 21 CFR 894.xxx | (Radiology) | 240-276-0120 |
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Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (240) 276-3150
or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely yours,
Nancy C Hodgon
Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# 2 Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): -
Device Name: SuniRay
Indication for Use:
Uses for SuniRay in the dental industry are as follows:
- Organize and archive radiographs and patient related files 公
- Facilitate sharing and transmission of information between doctors, other applications and other A computers
- A Place markers and annotations on radiographs for diagnostic purposes
- Allows users to dimension radiographs based on dimensions of X-ray sensors or reference A objects.
- > Provides image-processing tools such as sharpening, colorizing, resizing, etc. (none of which physically alter images).
- A Permits sending of data by email.
The target group for using SuniRay for diagnostic purposes will be the doctor/dentist population. This software is primarily used to store a patient's imaging data (i.e. radiographs) in a form compatible with today's networked online medical practice management software may also be used to transmit radiographs to specialists who will be treating the patient or the insurance company for approval of procedure and etc.
Prescription Use: YES AND/OR (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use: NO (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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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?
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
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Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
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Try it yourself
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