K140771 · Philips Medical Systems Dmc GmbH · MQB · Apr 25, 2014 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K140771
Device Name
PHILIPS ELEVA WORKSPOT
Applicant
Philips Medical Systems Dmc GmbH
Product Code
MQB · Radiology
Decision Date
Apr 25, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1680
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
As a part of a radiographic system, the Philips Eleva Workspot is intended to acquire, process, store, display, and export digital radiographic images. The Philips Eleva Workspot is suitable for all routine radiography exams, including specialist areas like intensive care, trauma, or pediatric work, excluding fluoroscopy, angiography and mammography.
Device Story
Philips Eleva Workspot is a workstation (computer, display, keyboard, mouse) integrated with flat solid-state X-ray detectors or a PCR cassette reader. Used by clinicians in hospitals (ICU, Emergency, trauma) to preset exam data, acquire, process, store, display, and export digital X-ray images. Includes 'SkyFlow' software algorithm for post-processing bedside chest AP radiographs when anti-scatter grids are not used; enhances image contrast to match grid-acquired detail. Output viewed by physicians on workstation monitors to assist in clinical decision-making. Benefits include improved image quality and detail detectability in critical care settings without requiring physical anti-scatter grids.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical studies were required. Substantial equivalence was demonstrated through non-clinical performance testing, including software verification and validation, confirming compliance with IEC 62304, IEC 62366, and ISO 14971 standards.
Technological Characteristics
Workstation-based digital radiography system. Components: computer, display, keyboard, mouse, and flat solid-state X-ray detectors (e.g., Pixium 4600, FD-W17, Pixium 4343RC). Connectivity: networked integration with X-ray generators and imaging systems. Software: includes optional 'SkyFlow' post-processing algorithm. Standards: IEC 62304 (software lifecycle), IEC 62366 (usability), ISO 14971 (risk management).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring routine radiographic exams, including intensive care, trauma, and pediatric populations. Contraindicated for fluoroscopy, angiography, and mammography.
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
Philips XD-S Direct Radiography Workstation/Package (K063781)
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# 7. 510(k) Summary
## 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness information is prepared in accordance with 21 CFR §807.92.
| Manufacturer: | Philips Medical Systems DMC GmbH<br>Roentgenstrasse 24-26<br>22335 Hamburg<br>GERMANY<br>Establishment registration number: 3003768251 | |
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| Contact Person: | Gerold Schwarz<br>Regulatory Affairs Manager, North America<br>Phone: +49 40 5078-1116<br>Fax: +49 40 5078-2022<br>E-mail: gerold.schwarz@philips.com. | |
| Device Name: | Philips Eleva Workspot | |
| Classification<br>(primary): | Classification Name: | Stationary x-ray system |
| | Classification<br>Regulation: | 21 CFR 892.1680 |
| | Classification Panel: | Radiology |
| | Device Class: | Class II |
| | Product code: | MQB |
| Classification<br>(secondary): | Classification Name: | Picture archiving and communications<br>system |
| | Classification<br>Regulation: | 21 CFR 892.2050 |
| | Classification Panel: | Radiology |
| | Device Class: | Class II |
| | Product code: | LLZ (system, image processing) |
| Predicate Devices: | | |
| Primary Predicate<br>Device | Trade Name: | Philips XD-S Direct Radiography<br>Workstation/Package |
| | Manufacturer: | Philips Medical Systems DMC GmbH |
| | 510(k) Clearance: | K063781 - January 5, 2007 |
| | Classification Name<br>(primary): | Stationary x-ray system |
| | Classification Regulation | 21 CFR 892.1680 |
| | (Primary): | |
| | Classification Panel<br>(primary): | Radiology |
| | Device Class (primary): | Class II |
| | Product code (primary): | MQB |
| | Classification Name<br>(secondary): | Picture archiving and communications<br>system |
| | Classification Regulation<br>(secondary): | 21CFR 892.2050 |
| | Classification Panel<br>(secondary): | Radiology |
| | Device Class<br>(secondary): | Class II |
| | Product code<br>(secondary): | LLZ (system, image processing) |
| | Trade Name: | DX-D Imaging Package |
| | Manufacturer: | Agfa HealthCare N.V.<br>Septestraat 27<br>B-2640 Mortsel<br>Belgium |
| | 510(k) Clearance: | K122736 - March 11, 2013 |
| | Classification Name: | Stationary x-ray system |
| | Classification<br>Regulation: | 21 CFR 892.1680 |
| | Classification Panel: | Radiology |
| | Device Class: | Class II |
| | Product code: | MQB |
| The Philips Eleva Workspot is a workstation (computer, keybo) | | |
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Device description:
Secondary Predicate Devic
> oard, display, mouse), combined with a flat solid state X-ray detector. It is designed to be used with the following set of flat solid state X-ray detectors:
- · Philips Pixium 4600
- Philips Wireless Portable Detector FD-W17
- Philips Pixium 4343RC
. It is used by the operator to preset examination data and to generate process and handle digital X-ray images. The Philips Eleva Workspot will be used as a common software platform in the following currently marketed Philips X-ray systems: '
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- · Philips Digital Diagnost (K131483 October 7, 2013),
- · MobileDiagnost (K111725 July 19, 2011),
- · Philips PCR Eleva (K093355- October 28, 2009),
- · Philips EasyDiagnost Eleva (K031535 September 6, 2006), and
- · Philips BuckyDiagnost (K945278 December 29, 1994).
As a part of a radiographic system, the Philips Eleva Workspot is intended to acquire, process, store, display, and export digital radiographic images. The Philips Eleva Workspot is also intended for clinical situations where physicians decide not to use an anti-scatter grid in situations where patients require bedside chest AP digital radiographs.
There is a standalone version with minimal integration into the X-ray system. This standalone version does not connect to a solid state X-ray detector. Instead, it is intended to connect to a Philips PCR x-ray cassette reader. With the fully integrated version, the workstation screen also provides displays area and controls for X-ray generator control. The workstation computer can also host parts of the system control software.
The device modification employs an additional software algorithm (referred to as "SkyFlow" in this premarket notification) to post-process digital radiographs that are generated in clinical situations where physicians decide not to use an anti-scatter grid in critical care departments of hospitals such as ICU and Emergency, where patients require bedside chest AP digital radiographs. The software modifications enhance image contrast, producing images that have similar detail contrast as images acquired with an anti-scatter grid. Image quality and detail detectability improvements depend on the clinical task, patient size, anatomical location, and clinical practice. The additional SkyFlow software feature is an optional and reversible image processing option that is not required by the Philips Eleva Workspot to reach its intended use.
The Indication for Use of the Philips Eleva Workspot is identical to that of the currently marketed and predicate device, Philips XD-S Direct Radiography Workstation/Package, K063781 - January 5, 2007, and is as follows:
As a part of a radiographic system, the Philips Eleva Workspot is intended to acquire, process, store, display, and export digital radiographic images. The Philips Eleva Workspot is suitable for all routine radiography exams, including specialist areas like intensive care, trauma, or pediatric work, excluding fluoroscopy, angiography and mammography.
Fundamental Scientific
The Philips Eleva Workspot employs the same basic construction and fundamental scientific technology as provided with the currently
Indications for Use:
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marketed and predicate device, Philips XD-S Direct Radiography Technology: Workstation/Package, K063781 - January 5, 2007 with regards to the functionality of the following: image receptor type, image processor, automatic image processing, manual image processing, advanced image processing, image export (interfaces), X-ray generator integration and the use of standard monitors.
> Based on the information provided above, the Philips Eleva Workspot is considered substantially equivalent to the currently marketed and predicate device, Philips XD-S Direct Radiography Workstation/Package, K063781 - January 5, 2007 in terms of fundamental scientific technology.
The Philips Eleva Workspot complies with the following international and FDA-recognized consensus standards:
- IEC 62304 Medical device software Software life cycle processes . (2006)
- IEC 62366 Application of usability engineering to medical devices . (2007)
- ISO 14971 Application of risk management to medical devices � (2007)
Non-clinical software verification and validation tests have been performed with regards to the intended use, technical claims, requirements specifications and risk management results.
The non-clinical software verification and validation test results demonstrate that the Philips Eleva Workspot complies with international and FDA-recognized consensus standards and meets the acceptance criteria and is adequate for its intended use. Therefore, the Philips Eleva Workspot is substantially equivalent to the currently marketed device, Philips XD-S Direct Radiography Workstation/Package, K063781 -January 5, 2007 in terms of safety and effectiveness.
The Philips Eleva Workspot did not require clinical studies since Summary of substantial equivalence to the currently marketed and predicate device Clinical Data: was demonstrated with the following attributes:
- Design features: .
- Indication for use; .
- Fundamental scientific technology; .
- Non-clinical performance testing including validation; and .
- Safety and effectiveness. .
Summary of Substantial Equivalence
The Philips Eleva Workspot is substantially equivalent to the currently marketed and predicate device, Philips XD-S Direct Radiography Workstation/Package, K063781 – January 5, 2007 in terms of design
Summary of Non-Clinical Performance Data:
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Conclusion:
features, fundamental scientific technology, indications for use, and safety and effectiveness. Additionally, substantial equivalence was demonstrated with non-clinical performance (verification and validation) tests, which complied with the requirements specified in the international and FDA-recognized consensus standards, IEC 62304, IEC 62366 and ISO 14971. The results of these tests demonstrate that Philips Eleva Workspot met the acceptance criteria and is adequate for this intended use.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
April 25, 2014
Philips Medical Systems DMC GMBH Gerold Schwarz ROENTGENSTRASSE 24-26 HAMBURG 22335 GERMANY
Re: K140771
Trade/Device Name: Philips Eleva Workspot Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1680 Regulation Name: Stationary x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MOB, LLZ Dated: March 21, 2014 Received: March 27, 2014
Dear Mr. Schwarz:
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 r ou mayy atorely 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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Janine M. Morris Director Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K140771
Device Name
Philips Eleva Workspot
Indications for Use (Describe)
As a part of a radiographic system, the Philips Eleva Workspot is intended to acquire, process, store, display, and export digital radiographic images. The Philips Eleva Workspot is suitable for all routine radiography exams, including specialist areas like intensive care, trauma, or pediatric work, excluding fluoroscopy, angiography and mammography.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
区 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
O Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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