Mars1717X wireless digital flat panel detector is indicated for digital imaging solutions designed to provide general radiographic diagnosis for human anatomy including both adult and pediatric patients. It is intended to replace film/screen systems in all general-purpose diagnostic procedures. The device is not intended for mammography or dental applications.
Device Story
Wireless digital flat panel detector; captures X-ray images for general radiography. Input: X-ray radiation; converted to visible photons via CsI scintillator; transformed to electron signals by TFT/diode capacitor array. Output: Digital image transmitted to PC via wireless/wired interface. Used in clinical settings; operated by trained healthcare professionals (DR system manufacturers integrate via SDK). Device facilitates digitalization of medical X-ray imaging; supports diagnostic decision-making by providing high-resolution images of human anatomy. Benefits: Enables rapid digital image acquisition; replaces traditional film/screen systems.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including electrical safety and EMC (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2), biological evaluation (ISO 10993-1), and non-clinical performance testing comparing image quality metrics (spatial resolution, DQE) against the predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Wireless digital flat panel detector; CsI scintillator; TFT/diode capacitor array; 42.67cm x 42.67cm active area; 100μm pixel size; 16-bit ADC; wireless (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac) and wired (Gigabit Ethernet) connectivity; IP56 rating; carbon fiber plate; air cooling; 11.55V battery; dimensions 460mm x 460mm x 15mm.
Indications for Use
Indicated for digital radiographic diagnosis in adult and pediatric patients. Replaces film/screen systems in general-purpose diagnostic procedures. Not for mammography or dental use.
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.
Predicate Devices
Mars1717V-VSI Wireless Digital Flat Panel Detector (K201043)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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iRay Technology Taicang Ltd. % Meng Li Registration & Regulation Affairs Engineer No.33 Xinggang Rd., Taicang Port Economic Technological Development Zone Taicang, Jiangsu 215434 CHINA
#### Re: K210314
Trade/Device Name: Mars1717X Wireless Digital Flat Panel Detector Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1680 Regulation Name: Stationary x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MQB Dated: January 13, 2021 Received: February 3, 2021
#### Dear Meng Li:
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. 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 located 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.
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Sincerely,
For
Thalia T. Mills, Ph.D. Director Division of Radiological Health OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K210314
Device Name Mars1717X Wireless Digital Flat Panel Detector
Indications for Use (Describe)
Mars1717X wireless digital flat panel detector is indicated for digital imaging solutions designed to provide general radiographic diagnosis for human anatomy including both adult and pediatric patients. It is intended to replace film/screen systems in all general-purpose diagnostic procedures. The device is not intended for mammography or dental applications.
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## 510 (k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
(As Required by 21 CFR 807.92)
K210314
- 1. Date Prepared [21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)]
January 13, 2021
### 2. Submitter's Information [21 CFR 807.92(a)(1)]
| Company Name: | iRay Technology Taicang Ltd. |
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| Company Address: | No.33 Xinggang Road, Taicang Port Economic and<br>Technological Development Zone, Jiangsu, China 215434 |
| Contact Person: | Junjie. Qian |
| Phone: | 0512-53690872 |
| Fax: | 0512-53690872 |
| Email: | junjie.qian@iraygroup.com |
#### 3. Trade Name, Common Name, Classification [21 CFR 807.92(a)(2)]
| Trade Name: | Mars1717X Wireless Digital Flat Panel Detector |
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| Common Name: | Solid State X-Ray Imager |
| Model Name: | Mars1717X |
| Classification Name: | Stationary X-Ray System |
| Product Code: | MQB |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.1680 |
| Device Class: | Class II |
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#### 4. Identification of Predicate Devices(s) [21 CFR 807.92(a)(3)[
The identification predicates within this submission are as follows:
| Manufacturer: | iRay Technology Taicang Ltd. |
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| Trade Name: | Wireless Digital Flat Panel Detector |
| Model Name: | Mars1717V-VSI |
| Product Code: | MQB |
| Classification Name: | Stationary X-Ray System |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.1680 |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| FDA 510 (k) #: | K201043 |
#### 5. Description of the Device [21 CFR 807.92(a)(4)]
Mars1717X Wireless Digital Flat Panel Detectors (Hereinafter referred to as Mars1717X) is a kind of wireless digital flat panel detector. It supports the single frame mode, with the key component of TFT/PD image sensor flat panel of active area: 42.67cm×42.67cm.
The sensor plate of Mars1717X is direct-deposited with CsI scintillator to achieve the conversion from X-ray to visible photon. The visible photons are transformed to electron signals by diode capacitor array within TFT panel, which are composed and processed by connecting to scanning and readout electronics, consequently to form a panel image by transmitting to PC through the user interface.
The major function of the Mars1717X is to convert the X-ray to digital image, with the application of high resolution X-ray imaging. Both kinds of detectors are the key component of DR system, enable to complete the digitalization of the medical X-ray imaging with the DR system software.
iRay SDK(include iDetector) is intended to supply API interface for DR system manufacturers. DR system manufacturer control the detector by SDK interface. SDK is not intend to be used directly by other users beside DR system manufacturers.
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### 6. Intended Use [21 CFR 807.92(a)(5)]
#### 6.1. Indications for use
Mars1717X wireless digital flat panel detector is indicated for digital imaging solutions designed to provide general radiographic diagnosis for human anatomy including both adult and pediatric patients. It is intended to replace film/screen systems in all general-purpose diagnostic procedures. The device is not intended for mammography or dental applications.
#### 6.2. Suitable patient
It is suitable for providing digital X-ray imaging for DR system to provide general radiographic diagnosis for human anatomy including both adult and pediatric patients, but not intended for mammography or dental applications. The remaining notes depend on the DR system.
#### 6.3. Processing of input and output
When flat panel detector works continuously, it can automatically distinguish Xray and output an imaging for diagnosis of disease, injury, or of any applicable health problem.
| Item | Predicate Device:<br>Mars1717V-VSI Wireless<br>Digital Flat Panel Detector | Proposed Device:<br>Mars1717X Wireless Digital<br>Flat Panel Detector | | |
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| 510(K) Number | K201043 | K210314 | | |
| Intended Use | The Mars1717V-VSI Wireless<br>Digital Flat Panel Detector is<br>indicated for digital imaging<br>solution designed for providing<br>general radiographic system in<br>all general-purpose diagnostic<br>procedures. | Same | | |
| | Predicate Device: | Proposed Device: | | |
| Item | Mars1717V-VSI Wireless<br>Digital Flat Panel Detector | Mars1717X Wireless Digital<br>Flat Panel Detector | | |
| Indications for<br>Use | Mars1717V-VSI is indicated<br>for digital imaging solutions<br>designed to provide general<br>radiographic diagnosis for<br>human anatomy including both<br>adult and pediatric patients.<br>They are intended to replace<br>film/screen systems in all<br>general-purpose diagnostic<br>procedures. These two devices<br>are not intended for<br>mammography, dental<br>applications. | Mars1717X wireless digital flat<br>panel detector is indicated for<br>digital imaging solutions<br>designed to provide general<br>radiographic diagnosis for<br>human anatomy including both<br>adult and pediatric patients. It is<br>intended to replace film/screen<br>systems in all general-purpose<br>diagnostic procedures. The<br>device is not intended for<br>mammography or dental<br>applications. | | |
| Classification<br>Name | Stationary X-ray system | Same | | |
| Product Code | MQB | Same | | |
| Regulation<br>Number | 21 CFR 892.1680 | Same | | |
| Panel: | Radiology | Same | | |
| Classification: | II | Same | | |
| X-Ray Absorber<br>(Scintillator): | CsI | Same | | |
| Installation Type: | Wireless, Portable | Same | | |
| Readout<br>Mechanism: | Thin Film Transistor | Same | | |
| | Predicate Device: | Proposed Device: | | |
| Item | Mars1717V-VSI Wireless<br>Digital Flat Panel Detector | Mars1717X Wireless Digital<br>Flat Panel Detector | | |
| Image Matrix<br>Size: | $3072 \times 3072$ pixels | $4267 \times 4267$ pixels | | |
| Pixel Size: | 139μm | 100μm | | |
| ADC Digitization | 16 bit | Same | | |
| Effective Imaging<br>Area: | $427mm \times 427 mm$ | $426.7 mm \times 426.7mm$<br>can be regarded as same | | |
| Spatial<br>Resolution: | Min. 3.6lp/mm | Min. 4.3lp/mm | | |
| Detective<br>Quantum<br>Efficiency<br>(DQE) | 0.40 at 1 lp/mm (RQA5,<br>2.5μGy) | 0.54 at 1 lp/mm (RQA5,<br>2.5μGy) | | |
| Power<br>Consumption: | Max. 30W | Max. 19W | | |
| Communications:<br>(Wireless<br>functionality) | a) Wired (only for service) : Gigabit<br>Ethernet (1000BASE-T)<br>b) Wireless: IEEE<br>802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) | Same | | |
| Imaging protect<br>Plate: | Carbon Fiber Plate | Same | | |
| Cooling: | Air cooling | Same | | |
| Dimensions: | $460 mm \times 460 mm \times 15.3 mm$ | $460 mm \times 460 mm \times 15mm$ | | |
| Detector IP grade | IPX1 | IP56 | | |
| | Predicate Device: | Proposed Device: | | |
| Item | Mars1717V-VSI Wireless<br>Digital Flat Panel Detector | Mars1717X Wireless Digital<br>Flat Panel Detector | | |
| Surface pressure | Uniform load: 150 kg over the<br>whole area of the surface;<br>Local load: 100 kg on an area 4 cm diameter of center | Uniform load: 300 kg over the<br>whole area of the surface;<br>Local load: 150 kg on an area 4 cm diameter of center | | |
| | Operation: | Temperature: +5 ~ +35°C<br>Humidity: 5 ~ 95%<br>(Non-Condensing)<br>Atmospheric pressure: 55 ~ 106 kPa<br>Altitude: Max. 3000 meters | Temperature: +10 ~ +35°C<br>Humidity: 5 ~ 90%<br>(Non-Condensing)<br>Atmospheric pressure: 70 ~ 106 kPa<br>Altitude: Max. 3000 meters | |
| | | Storage and<br>Transportation:<br>(detector) | Temperature: -10 ~ +55°C<br>Humidity: 5 ~ 95%<br>(Non-Condensing)<br>Atmospheric pressure: 55 ~ 106 kPa<br>Altitude: Max. 3000 meters | Temperature: -20 ~ +55°C<br>Humidity: 5 ~ 95%<br>(Non-Condensing)<br>Atmospheric pressure: 60 ~ 106 kPa<br>Altitude: Max. 3000 meters |
| | | | Software | iRay SDK(include iDetector) is intend to supply API interface for DR system manufacturers.<br>DR system manufacturer control the detector by SDK interface. SDK is not intend to use directly by other users beside DR system manufacturers. |
| | Predicate Device: | | Proposed Device: | |
| Item | Mars1717V-VSI Wireless<br>Digital Flat Panel Detector | Mars1717X Wireless Digital<br>Flat Panel Detector | | |
| Utilized FDA<br>guidance<br>documents | 1. Guidance for the<br>Submission of 510(k)'s for<br>Solid State X-ray Imaging<br>Devices;<br>2. The 510(k) Program:<br>Evaluating Substantial<br>Equivalence in Premarket<br>Notifications[510(k)];<br>3. Content of Premarket<br>Submissions for<br>Management of<br>Cybersecurity in Medical<br>Devices;<br>4. Radio Frequency Wireless<br>Technology in Medical<br>Devices.<br>5. Guidance for “Premarket<br>Assessment of Pediatric<br>Medical Devices”;<br>6. Guidance for “Pediatric<br>Information for X-ray<br>Imaging Device Premarket<br>Notifications”. | Additionally:<br>1. The Special 510(k)<br>Program;<br>2. Design Control Guidance<br>For Medical Device<br>Manufacturers;<br>3. Appropriate Use of<br>Voluntary Consensus<br>Standards in Premarket<br>Submissions for Medical<br>Devices. | | |
| Battery | Model: Battery-KV<br>Rated Voltage:10.8V | Model: Battery-KX<br>Rated Voltage:11.55V | | |
7. Technological Characteristic [21 CFR 807.92(a)(6)]
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#### 8. System requirements to operate with other radiographic system components
- 1) Recommended Generator Specification:
Energy range: 40~150kVp
mA range: 10~1000mA (depending on the generator power)
ms range: 10~6300ms to produce 0.1~1000mAs (depending on the generator power) Note: To our best knowledge, the detector is compatible with the X-ray generators with the specifications described above. If you have any questions regarding the compatibility issue for other generators, please contact the distributor or iRay's service office.
- 2) Application Program Interface (API) for system integration manufacturer Peripheral hardware: Mars1717X connected via wireless communication.
| Operating System: | Windows XP/7/8/10, 32/64bit |
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| CPU: | Intel Core i7 3.6G |
| Memory: | 4G DDR3 |
| Hard Disk: | 640 G |
| LAN Card: | Intel Pro EXP9301CT PRO<br>Gigabit Network Adapter with PCIe interface |
#### 3) X-ray exposure mode
The AED trigger module is a unit can connect X-ray signal in the Mars1717X. Once there is X-ray generator exposure exist, the AED trigger module will detect the X-ray radiation and output signal to the detector. Until the exposure finished, the detector will receive a signal which represent the end of exposure from the inner trigger module and begin to acquire the image.
### 9. Substantial Equivalence [21 CFR 807.92(b)(1) and 807.92(b)(2)]
- 1) Electrical Safety and EMC testing:
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Electrical, mechanical, environmental safety according to IEC/ES 60601-1 was performed, and EMC testing was also conducted in accordance with IEC 60601-1-2. All test results are meet the standard requirements.
- 2) Biological Evaluation:
The materials of the detector which contact operators' or patient's skin have been evaluated with the ISO 10993-1. And the evaluation results and test result assured the safety the same as the predicate device.
- 3) Non-clinical Considerations:
One main modification from the predicate device is Amorphous Silicon (a-Si) panel size design, related to Amorphous Silicon (A-Si) panel size. Another modification is structure design with thinner panel thickness, higher IP grade and surface pressure performance.
The non-clinical studies have been performed and the results have shown that sections of the non-clinical consideration mentioned in the 'Guidance for the Submission of 510(k)s for Solid State X-ray Imaging Devices' are substantially equivalent to the non-clinical consideration of predicate devices on the Market (Mars1717V-VSI, K201043).
- 4) Clinical Consideration:
Intended use, fundamental scientific technology, regulatory requirement, non-clinical performance, labeling, quality-assurance program and software keep the same with those of predicate device. Additionally, as mentioned in clinical considerations in 'Guidance for the Submission of 510(k)s for Solid State X-ray Imaging Devices', clinical consideration may not necessary for changes in the dimensions of the image receptor with otherwise identical materials if non-clinical information is sufficient to support the substantial equivalence.
#### 10. Conclusion [21 CFR 807.92(b)(3)]
In accordance with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 CFR Part 807 and based on the information provided in this premarket notification, iRay Technology
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Co., Ltd. concludes that Mars1717X is substantially equivalent to predicate device with regards to safety and effectiveness.
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