K200756 · Kub Technologies, Inc. · MWP · Jun 12, 2020 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K200756
Device Name
Kubtec Mozart Supra
Applicant
Kub Technologies, Inc.
Product Code
MWP · Radiology
Decision Date
Jun 12, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1680
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The MOZART SUPRA Specimen Tomosynthesis System is a Cabinet x-ray system that is specifically designed to provide high detail radiographic imaging of surgically excised medical specimens from various anatomical regions, i.e. breast, both in 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional tomosynthesis views.
Device Story
Cabinet x-ray system for high-detail 2D and 3D tomosynthesis imaging of surgically excised medical specimens; utilizes 90kVp micro-focus x-ray source and 10'' x 12'' CMOS digital detector. System captures multiple projection images via low-voltage screw-drive linear actuator; processes data into 1mm digital slices for layer-by-layer evaluation. Operated by clinicians in clinical settings; images displayed on DICOM-compliant workstations. Provides enhanced anatomical information, lesion localization, and surgical margin identification compared to 2D planar imaging. Benefits include improved surgical margin assessment and tissue evaluation.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Images attained by the system were read and verified by a Board Certified Radiologist to confirm diagnostic quality. No clinical trial data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Cabinet x-ray system; 90kVp micro-focus x-ray source; 10'' x 12'' CMOS digital detector (49.5 micron pixel size); 0.005 in. Beryllium window. Connectivity via DICOM 3.0. Software: KUBTEC DIGICOM. Standards: 21 CFR 1020.40, IEC 61010-1, IEC PAS 61910-1, ISO 15223-1, IEC 62304.
Indications for Use
Indicated for high-detail 2D and 3D tomosynthesis radiographic imaging of surgically excised medical specimens, including breast tissue, for clinical evaluation.
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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June 12, 2020
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KUB Technologies, Inc. % Chester Lowe, Ph.D. Chief Technology Officer 111 Research Drive STRATFORD CT 06615
### Re: K200756
Trade/Device Name: Kubtec MOZART SUPRA (XPERT 84) Radiography System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1680 Regulation Name: Stationary x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MWP Dated: May 8, 2020 Received: May 11, 2020
Dear Dr. Lowe:
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/cfpmp/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.
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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) K200756
Device Name Kubtec MOZART SUPRA (XPERT 84) Radiography System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The MOZART SUPRA Specimen Tomosynthesis System is a Cabinet x-ray system that is specifically designed to provide high detail radiographic imaging of surgically excised medical specimens from various anatomical regions, i.e. breast, both in 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional tomosynthesis views.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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| <span>☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# MOZART SUPRA(XPERT84) Stationary X-ray System
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510(k) Summary KUB Technologies, Inc. JUNE 2020
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Document No.
E0905-A
A
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Title:
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# General Information
### Submitter's Information
### Applicant:
KUB Technologies, Inc. 111 Research Drive Stratford, CT 06615 USA
### Contact Person:
| Name: | Vikram Butani |
|------------|--------------------------|
| Title: | President |
| Telephone: | +1.203.364.8544 |
| Facsimile: | +1.203.255.7494 |
| Email | Vbutani@kubtec.com |
| Name: | Chester Lowe, Ph.D. |
| Title: | Chief Technology Officer |
| Telephone: | +1.203.364.8544 |
| Facsimile: | +1.203.255.7494 |
| Email | Clowe@kubtec.com |
### Establishment Number: KUB Technologies, Inc. # 3006051164
### Identification of Devices:
| Proprietary/Trade Name: | Kubtec MOZART SUPRA(XPERT84) Radiography System |
|-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|
| Classification name: | Stationary X-ray System |
| Classification: | Class II |
| CFR Section: | 21 CFR 892.1680 |
| Product Codes: | MWP |
| Common Name: | Stationary X-ray System |
### Applicable Standards
### Compliance with Section 514 of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
The device conforms to the requirements included in FDA Class II, Product Code MWP, 21 CFR 892.1680 Stationary X-ray Systems -Radiology Cabinet X-ray Systems.
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### Conformance to voluntary standards
The subject device conforms to the following standards:
Title:
- 21 CFR 1020.40 Performance Regulations for Ionizing Radiation - Cabinet x-ray systems
- IEC 61010-1 Edition 3.0 2010-06 Safety Requirements For Electrical Equipment For Meas-● urement, Control, And Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements [Including: Corrigendum 1 (2011)]
- IEC PAS 61910-1 First Edition 2007-07 Medical electrical equipment - Radiation dose documentation - Part 1: Equipment for radiography and radioscopy
- . NEMA PS 3.1 - 3.20 (2011) DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) 3.0
- . ISO 15223-1 Second Edition 2012-07-01 Medical Devices - Symbols To Be Used With Medical Device Labels, Labelling, And Information To Be Supplied - Part 1: General Requirements
- . IEC 62304:2006 Medical Device Software - Software Life Cycle Processes
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| Title: | Mozart SUPRA 510(k) Summary |
|--------------|-----------------------------|
| Document No. | E0905-A |
| Sheet 4 of 9 | Revision No. A |
### Indications for Use
The MOZART SUPRA(XPERT84) Specimen Tomosynthesis System is a Cabinet x-ray system that is specifically designed to provide high detail radiographic imaging of surgically excised medical specimens from various anatomical regions, i.e. breast, both in 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional tomosynthesis views.
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# Device Description
The MOZART SUPRA(XPERT84) Specimen Radiography System is a Cabinet X-ray System specifically designed to provide 3-D high detail radiographic imaging of surgically excised medical specimens utilizing tomosynthesis.
The MOZART SUPRA(XPERT84) is a fully self-contained and shielded cabinet system equipped with a 90kVp micro-focus x-ray source and a 10'' x 12" 49.5 micron high resolution CMOS Digital Detector.
- . It is the only cabinet specimen imaging system to utilize 3-D Tomosynthesis technology.
- . Creates images in 1mm digital slices of the specimen, allowing physicians to evaluate the specimen layer by layer.
It has been clinically proven for the following:
- Provides more anatomical information than single planar 2-D imaging alone.
- . More precisely identifies the locations and extent of lesions than single planar 2-D imaging alone.
- Excludes overlying skin and surrounding breast tissue.
- Identifies surgical margins in three axes.
The exceptionally high magnification capability (up to 5X) from the 0.005 mm focal spot with optimized cabinet geometry and the superior contrast available from the low kV capability provides enhanced film and/or digital imaging performance. This device is configured to acquire high resolution, DICOM compliant, digital x-ray images through the use of an integrated camera and Kubtec DIGICOM Specimen Radiography software.
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Title:
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### Specifications:
| Cabinet | 71 L x 76.2 W x 162.5 cm H |
|------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|
| Dimensions - Interior | 40.6 L x 33 W x 11.4 cm H) |
| Weight | 800 lbs (363 kg) |
| Temperature Range (User Operation) | 0-35 degrees C (32-95 F) |
| Humidity | 10 - 80% R.H |
| Power Requirements | 90-250v AC, 50/60Hz, 500VA |
| X-ray Source Specifications | |
| Maximum Potential | 90 kVp |
| Maximum Current | 0.25 mA |
| Total Wattage | 0.5 kW |
| Focal Spot | 5 $ \mu $ m nominal |
| Window Material | .005 in. Beryllium |
| Detector Specifications | |
| Type | CMOS |
| Imaging Area | 23 cm x 29 cm |
| Pixel Size | 49.5 $ \mu $ m - 10 lp/mm |
| Resolution | 4608 X 5890 |
| DQE | 76% @ 1 lp/mm |
| Data Output/Dynamic Range | 16-bits |
| Optical Camera Specifications | |
| Resolution | 13 megapixel |
### Diagrams / Pictures / Drawings
### Reprocessing, Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization
The device is not sterile nor does it require sterilization.
## Proposed Labels, Labeling, Advertisements, and Directions
Same as predicate
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### Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
### Technological
KUB Technologies, Inc. believes that the subject device is substantially equivalent to other devices that have previously received US FDA 510(k) clearance including the predicate device.
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is supplied in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92 to show Substantial Equivalence of the proposed device and the predicate device.
- Kubtec XPERT 40 (K071233)
- . Kubtec MOZART(XPERT42) (K183624)
Title:
There is no change for the indication for use from the predicate 510(k) approved device.
### Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on the MOZART SUPRA(XPERT84), consisting of the Cabinet System with it's operating computer. The system complies with the UL 61010-1 2012, UL 61010-1-12:2012, ul 61010-2-091, IEC 61326-1 2012/07/10 Ed: 2, IEC 61326-1 2012/07/10 Ed: 2 Japan and IEC 60601-2-37 standards for safety and the FCC 47CFR Part 15 Subpart B: 04/2019 standard for EMC.
The device complies with electrical safety standards that are applicable for this type of device including:
- 21 CFR 1020.40 Performance Regulations for Ionizing Radiation - Cabinet x-ray systems
- IEC 61010-1 Edition 3.0 2010-06 - Safety Requirements For Electrical Equipment For Measurement, Control, And Laboratory Use - Part 1: General Requirements [Including: Corrigendum 1 (2011)]
- IEC PAS 61910-1 First Edition 2007-07 Medical electrical equipment Radiation dose docu-● mentation - Part 1: Equipment for radiography and radioscopy
- NEMA PS 3.1 3.20 (2011) DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) 3.0 ●
- . ISO 15223-1 Second Edition 2012-07-01 Medical Devices - Symbols To Be Used With Medical Device Labels, Labelling, And Information To Be Supplied - Part 1: General Requirements
- IEC 62304:2006 Medical Device Software Software Life Cycle Processes ●
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| | Title: | Document No. |
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| KUBTEC<br>MEDICAL IMAGING | Mozart SUPRA<br>510(k) Summary | E0905-A |
| | Sheet 8 of 9 | Revision No. A |
### Software Verification and Validation Testing
The system utilizes proprietary KUBTEC DIGICOM software. Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software for this device was considered as a "major" level of concern, since a failure or latent flaw in the software could directly result in serious injury or death to the patient or operator.
### Bench and Clinical Studies
Images attained by the system have been read and verified by a Board Certified Radiologist to product diagnostic quality images.
### Substantial Equivalence Discussion
The Kubtec MOZART SUPRA is substantially equivalent to the following currently cleared devices:
510(k) Number: K183624 Trade Name: Kubtec MOZART 510(k) Number: K071233 Trade Name: Kubtec XPERT 40
The proposed and predicate devices utilize similar technology and materials, comparable safety and effectiveness features, and is similar in design and construction.
The Indications for Use and labeling are virtually the same or similar and our labeling contain the required Cautions, Warnings and Contraindications consistent to those required for similar cleared devices and the predicates.
Both systems produce digital images which can be sent to hardcopy printers, softcopy diagnostic workstations and/or stored in archive.
To support the Tomosynthesis application, the proposed device, MOZART SUPRA, utilizes the predicate device, MOZART, having the following:
- addition of a low-voltage screw-drive linear actuator installed in the enclosed head of the cabinet, which ensures operator safety,
- with a 90 kVp monoblock X-ray tube versus the 50 kVp predicate to allow motion of the Xray source to capture the multiple projection images and,
- a CMOS detector of a slightly larger size (10"x12") mounted stationary in the bottom of the ● same shielded cabinet x-ray unit versus the predicate 5'' x 6"
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### Mozart SUPRA 510(k) Summary
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- with proprietary software installed into an off the shelf personal computer, Microsoft Windows 10 Operating System, and a 2 megapixel or greater portrait type monitor.
| | Xpert 40 | MOZART XPERT 42 | MOZART SUPRA XPERT 84 |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|----------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| TUBE POTENTIAL | 10-50kV | 10-50kV | 40-90kV |
| FOCAL SPOT | <50μm | <50μm | <30μm |
| TUBE CURRENT | Up to 1mA | Up to 1mA | Up to 0.25mA |
| INPUT POWER | 90-250v AC, 50/60Hz, 500VA | 90-250v AC, 50/60Hz, 500VA | 90-250v AC, 50/60Hz, 500VA |
| DETECTOR SIZE | From 5x5 cm up to 20x20 cm | 12 x 15 cm | 23 X 29 cm |
| FIELD OF VIEW | 20 degree | 20 degree | 45 degree |
| FILM COVERAGE | 25 x 30 cm | 25 x 30 cm | 25 x 30 cm |
| DETECTOR RESOLUTION | <48μm/<96μm | <48μm | <49μm |
| DETECTOR PIXELS | 1024 x 1024 / 2048 x 2000 | 1536 x 1944 | 4608 x 5890 |
| INTERIOR CHAMBER SIZE | 32.2 W x 37.9 D x 36 H cm | 32.2 W x 37.9 D x 36 H cm | 40.6 W X 33 D X 11.4 H cm |
| EXTERIOR CABINET<br>DIMENSION | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| EXTERIOR CABINET<br>DIMENSION WITH CART | 58.4 w x 58.4 D 127 H cm | 58.4 w x 58.4 D 127 H cm | 71.1 w x 76.2 D x 162.5 H cm |
| WEIGHT | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| WEIGHT WITH CART | 250lbs | 250lbs | 800lbs |
| MAXIMUM COVERAGE | 25 cm x 30 cm | 25 cm x 30 cm | 25 cm x 30 cm |
| MAXIMUM GEOMETRIC<br>MAGNIFICATION | up to 5 times | up to 5 times | up to 5 times |
| CLINICAL SOFTWARE | DIGICOM NORMAL | DIGICOM NORMAL / TomoSpec | DIGICOM NORMAL / TomoSpec |
| SOFTWARE | DIGICOM NC with Pathology<br>module | N/A | DIGICOM NC with Pathology<br>module |
| OPERATING SYSTEM | WINDOWS 7 PRO | WINDOWS 7 PRO | WINDOWS 10 PRO |
### Conclusion
The Kubtec MOZART SUPRA(XPERT84) is as safe and effective as the predicate device, the technological differences amount to the addition of a higher energy x-ray source (30-90 kVp) and a larger detector (23cm x 29cm). It has no new indications for use, thus rendering it substantially equivalent to the predicate device and conforms to applicable medical device safety standards.
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