K233381 · Carestream Health, Inc. · KPR · Mar 12, 2024 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K233381
Device Name
DRX-Evolution Plus System
Applicant
Carestream Health, Inc.
Product Code
KPR · Radiology
Decision Date
Mar 12, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1680
Device Class
Class 2
Intended Use
The DRX-Evolution Plus is a permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system for general radiographic x-ray imaging. This device is a permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system for general radiographic x-ray imaging. This device also supports Dual Energy chest imaging. The Dual Energy feature is not to be used for imaging pediatric patients.
Device Story
Stationary diagnostic X-ray system for general radiography; includes optional Dual Energy chest imaging. System components: high voltage generators, control workstations, patient tables, wall-mounted image receptors, tube supports, X-ray tube, collimator. Integrates digital radiography (DR) and computed radiography (CR) detectors. New 'Smart' features include real-time video assistance for patient positioning/gantry adjustment, remote Long Length Imaging (LLI) parameter selection, remote collimation, and patient photography. Operated by technologists in clinical settings. Video/camera inputs assist operator in exam setup; remote controls reduce manual tasks and improve workflow. Output consists of radiographic images and patient photos for physician review. Benefits include streamlined workflow, reduced manual technologist tasks, and improved exam preparation efficiency.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Testing included functional, installation, media verification, performance, regression, risk mitigation, and serviceability testing for integrated detectors. Lux 35 detector underwent comprehensive image quality tests, liquid ingress (IP57) validation, and Dual Energy performance testing. 'Smart' workflow features were validated against predetermined safety and effectiveness criteria.
Technological Characteristics
Stationary X-ray system. Materials: Cesium Iodide scintillators for detectors. Energy: High voltage X-ray generator. Connectivity: Networked workstation. Standards: AAMI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 60601-1-3, IEC 60601-2-54, IEC 62366, ISO 14971. Features: Real-time video assistance, remote collimation, remote LLI selection, patient photography. Software: Image View Software.
Indications for Use
Indicated for general radiographic x-ray imaging of the human body. Dual Energy chest imaging is indicated for non-pediatric patients.
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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Submission Summary (Full Text)
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March 12, 2024
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Carestream Health, Inc. % Robert Faust Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager 150 Verona Street ROCHESTER, NY 14608
Re: K233381
Trade/Device Name: DRX-Evolution Plus System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1680 Regulation Name: Stationary X-Ray System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KPR Dated: February 2, 2024 Received: February 5, 2024
Dear Mr. Faust:
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.
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).
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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 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-reportingcombination-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.
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-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about mediation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/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. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/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,
Smita Kakar
for
Lu Jiang Assistant Director Diagnostic X-Ray Systems Team DHT8B: Division of Radiologic 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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K233381
Device Name DRX-Evolution Plus
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The DRX-Evolution Plus is a permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system for general radiographic x-ray imaging. This device is a permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system for general radiographic x-ray imaging. This device also supports Dual Energy chest imaging. The Dual Energy feature is not to be used for imaging pediatric patients.
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# Carestream
# K233381
# 510(k) Summary
| 510(k) Owner Name: | Carestream Health, Inc. |
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| 510(k) Owner Address: | 150 Verona Street |
| | Rochester, NY, 14608 |
| 100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 | COA COLANDI |
510(k) Owner Phone: 603-686-2054 510(k) Owner Fax: 585-627-8802
Contact Person & Info:
Robert Faust Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager robert.faust(a)carestream.com 603-686-2054
Date Summary Prepared: March 5, 2024
### Predicate
510(k) Submitter: Carestream Health, Inc. 510(k) Number: K190330 Trade Name: DRX-Evolution Plus Device: System, X-Ray, Stationary Regulation Description: Stationary x-ray system Review Panel: Radiology Product Code: KPR Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1680 Device Class: II
Subject Device 510(k) Submitter: Carestream Health, Inc. Trade Name: DRX-Evolution Plus Device: System, X-Ray, Stationary Regulation Description: Stationary x-ray system Review Panel: Radiology Product Code: KPR Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1680 Device Class: II
### Indications for Use / Intended Use:
The DRX-Evolution Plus is a permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system for general radiographic x-ray imaging. This device is a permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system for general radiographic x-ray imaging. This device also supports Dual Energy chest imaging. The Dual Energy feature is not to be used for imaging pediatric patients.
### Device Description:
The DRX-Evolution Plus is a general purpose x-ray system used for acquiring radiographic images of various portions of the human body. The system consists of a combination of components including various
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models of high voltage x-ray generators, control panels or workstation computers, various models of patient support tables, wall-mounted image receptors/detectors for upright imaging, various models of tube support devices, x-ray tube, and collimator (beam-limiting device). In addition to general radiography applications, the system also includes the optional Dual Energy functionality.
The DRX-Evolution Plus can be used with digital radiography (DR) and computed radiography (CR) receptors.
"Smart" Features are added to the DRX-Evolution Plus system to provide remote exam set-up capabilities for existing functions of the DRX-Evolution Plus system. These remote capabilities simplify exam set up and improve workflow for the operator while preparing for the patient exposure. The "smart" features, described below, are designed to reduce the technologist's manual tasks and to speed up workflow for existing features of the system. Implementation of these features does not change the intended use of the system and does not affect the Dual Energy functionality.
#### . Real-time Video Assistance:
The subject DRX-Evolution Plus uses the real-time video output of the visual auxiliary components (cameras) to display the patient on the user interface to assist the operator in guiding the patient to adjust the position and posture, and assisting adjustment X-ray field, X-ray gantry position, etc.
#### Long Length Imaging (LLI): .
The subject DRX-Evolution Plus provides the capability for the operator to select LLI parameters on the user interface without needing to physically be in the exam room.
#### . Collimation:
The subject DRX-Evolution Plus allows the operator to collimate the intended location of the x-ray beam remotely from the user interface.
#### Patient Picture: ●
The subject DRX-Evolution Plus can now use cameras to take a picture of the patient to be delivered with the x-ray image.
In addition to the enhanced workflow features described above, additional digital detectors have been (bench) tested and integrated for use with the DRX-Evolution Plus system:
| Detector Name | 510(k)<br>Number | Pixel Size | Pixel Matrix | Scintillator<br>Material | Can be used for<br>Dual Energy |
|----------------|------------------|------------|--------------|--------------------------|--------------------------------|
| DRX Plus 2530C | K183245 | 98μm | 3016 x 2504 | Cesium Iodide | No |
| Focus 35 HD | K213646 | 100μm | 3500 x 4300 | Cesium Iodide | No |
| Focus 43 HD | K213529 | 100μm | 4267 x 4267 | Cesium Iodide | No |
| DRX-LC | K220536 | 139μm | 3064 x 8696 | Cesium Iodide | No |
| Lux 35 | K203159 | 139μm | 2560 x 3072 | Cesium Iodide | Yes |
Table 1
### Substantial Equivalence:
Based upon information provided within this submission, we believe that the subject DRX-Evolution Plus, is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed DRX-Evolution Plus (predicate device).
In accordance with FDA Final Guidance "The 510(k) Program: Evaluating Substantial Equivalence in Premarket Notifications [510(k)]" issued July 28, 2014, the critical decision points outlined in the proposed 510(k) Decision-Making Flowchart in Appendix A have been considered. The proposed predicate device, DRX-Evolution Plus, has been found substantially equivalent by FDA through the 510(k) process and is
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legally marketed. The Indications for Use for the subject device are identical to the predicate indications for use.
According to ISO 14971 Risk Management methodology, any new risks that may raise additional questions of safety and performance have been identified and mitigated as far as possible. There have been no changes to risk control measures in the current product risk analysis. Testing to recognized FDA consensus standards and internal non-clinical (bench) testing support substantial equivalence.
#### Comparison of Technological Characteristics
A comparison chart (Table 2) provides the similarities and differences between the subject and predicate devices.
| Property | Predicate Device<br>DRX-Evolution Plus<br>K190330 | Subject Device<br>DRX-Evolution Plus<br>K233381 |
|---------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Digital Radiography Imaging<br>Devices (Detector) | DRX Plus 3543 and 3543C<br>Detectors<br>DRX Plus 4343 and 4343C<br>Detectors | Supports the same detectors as<br>the predicate devices and the<br>additional detectors listed<br>below:<br><br>DRX Plus 2530C (K183245)<br>Focus HD 35 (K213646)<br>Focus HD 43 (K213529)<br>LUX 35 (K203159)<br>DRX-LC (K230059) |
| Application System Software | Image View Software | Same |
| Electrical Safety | IEC 60601-1<br>IEC 60601-1-2<br>IEC 60601-1-3<br>IEC 60601-2-54 | Same |
| Visualization of the Patient | Physically Visualize the Patient | Real-time Video Assistance<br>from User Interface |
| LLI Upper and Lower Limit<br>Selection | LLI Selection on Tube Head | LLI Selection from User<br>Interface |
| Collimation | Manual / IR Remote Control<br>Collimation | Collimation from User<br>Interface |
| Patient Picture | Not Available | Patient Picture from User<br>Interface |
Table 2: Comparison Chart
### Summary of Non-Clinical Performance and Safety Testing and Data:
Non-clinical testing such as standards testing are the same as that of the predicate. The verification and validation testing of the subject device demonstrates that the subject device performs as well as the predicate and is substantially equivalent. Predefined acceptance criteria were met and demonstrated that the device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the predicate device.
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DRX-Evolution Plus complies with and/or was tested in accordance with the following FDA and International Standards:
- . AAMI ES60601-1:2005 +C1:A2: 2012 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance (IEC 60601-1:2005 (Third Edition) + CORR. 1:2006 + CORR. 2:2007 + A1:2012) (FDA Consensus Standards number 19-4)
- IEC 60601-1-6: 2010 + A1: 2013, Edition 3.1 - Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability (FDA Consensus Standards number 5-89)
- IEC 60601-1-3:2008 (Second Edition) + A1:2013 Medical electrical equipment Part 1-3: . General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Radiation protection in diagnostic X-ray equipment (FDA Consensus Standards number 12-269)
- IEC 60601-2-54:2009, AMD1:2015 Medical electrical equipment Part 2-54: Particular ● requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of X-ray equipment for radiography and radioscopy (FDA Consensus Standards number 12-317)
- . IEC 62366: 2007 + A1: 2014, Edition 1.0 - Medical devices - Application of usability engineering to medical devices (FDA Consensus Standards number 5-114)
- ISO 14971:2019 Medical devices Applications of risk management to medical devices ● (FDA Consensus Standards number 5-125)
### Conclusion from clinical and nonclinical tests:
All detectors listed in Table 1 underwent non-clinical integration testing with the DRX-Evolution Plus system. These tests included functional testing, installation testing, media verification tests, performance tests, regression tests, risk mitigation testing, and serviceability testing. The Lux 35 Detector testing included comprehensive image quality tests, vacuum testing to validate its liquid ingress (IP57) requirement, and Dual Energy functionality and performance testing to verify that the Lux 35 Detector performed as expected.
Non-clinical safety and performance test results for the "Smart" Feature user options, developed to enhance workflow and exam set-up, indicated that the subject device as described in this submission meets the predetermined safety and effectiveness criteria.
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