K152928 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · OWB · Nov 13, 2015 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K152928
Device Name
Multitom Rax
Applicant
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product Code
OWB · Radiology
Decision Date
Nov 13, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1650
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Multitom Rax is intended to be used as a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic studies. Using a digital flat detector, it can perform a range of applications including general R/F, angiography and pediatric examinations. The Multitom Rax is a device intended to visualize anatomical structures by converting a pattern of X-ray into a visible image. The system has medical applications ranging from but not limited to gastrointestinal examinations, cranial, skeletal, thoracic and lung exposures as well as examination of the urogenital tract. The unit may also be used in lymphography, endoscopy, myelography, venography, pediatrics, arthrography, interventional radiography, digital angiography and digital subtraction angiography (DSA). The Multitom Rax may be used for outpatient and emergency treatment, as well as for mobile transport (wheelchair and bed) examinations. The Multitom Rax is not for mammography examinations.
Device Story
Multitom Rax is a stationary X-ray system for radiography and fluoroscopy; comprises floor-mounted patient table, ceiling-suspended X-ray tube, and ceiling-suspended solid-state X-ray imager (SSXI). System synchronizes tube and detector movements for rotation around a center; series imaging supports 3D post-processing. Operated by healthcare professionals in clinical settings (outpatient, emergency). Features 'RAXalign' for automated tube-to-detector/detector-to-tube alignment; includes organ programs with stored positions for rapid movement. Collision control software manages increased movement flexibility. Automatic exposure control utilizes 5 dose measurement fields. Output consists of digital X-ray images for visualization of anatomical structures; aids clinicians in diagnostic and interventional decision-making. Benefits include comprehensive imaging capabilities, pediatric-specific programs, and efficient positioning for diverse clinical examinations.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Verification and validation testing performed to internal functional specifications, software requirements, and risk hazards. Compliance with IEC and ISO standards confirmed. Clinical image quality evaluation was not conducted as the device utilizes the same solid-state X-ray imager (SSXI) as the primary predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Stationary X-ray system; floor-mounted table, ceiling-suspended tube and SSXI. Energy source: X-ray generator. Connectivity: DICOM compliant. Software: Includes collision control, automated alignment (RAXalign), and automatic exposure control (5-field). Sterilization: Not applicable. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-3, IEC 62366, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, IEC 60601-2-28, IEC 60601-2-54, IEC 61910-1, NEMA PS 3.1-3.20, IEC 60825-1, ISO 10993-1, IEC 60601-2-43.
Indications for Use
Indicated for radiographic and fluoroscopic diagnostic imaging of anatomical structures, including gastrointestinal, cranial, skeletal, thoracic, lung, urogenital, lymphographic, endoscopic, myelographic, venographic, pediatric, arthrographic, and interventional procedures. Suitable for outpatient, emergency, and mobile transport settings. Contraindicated for mammography.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system is a device intended to visualize anatomical structures by converting a pattern of x-radiation into a visible image through electronic amplification. 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). An anthrogram tray or radiology dental tray intended for use with an image-intensified fluoroscopic 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. In addition, when intended as an accessory to the device described in paragraph (a) of this section, the fluoroscopic compression device 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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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
November 13, 2015
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. % Mr. Darren Dorman Regulatory Affairs Specialist 40 Liberty Blvd., 65-1A MALVERN PA 19355
Re: K152928
Trade/Device Name: Multitom Rax Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1650 Regulation Name: Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Codes: OWB, JAA Dated: October 5, 2015 Received: October 6, 2015
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Sincerely yours,
Robert Oaks
Robert Ochs. Ph.D. Director Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K152928
Device Name Multitom Rax
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Multitom Rax is intended to be used as a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic studies. Using a digital flat detector, it can perform a range of applications including general R/F, angiography and pediatric examinations.
The Multitom Rax is a device intended to visualize anatomical structures by converting a pattern of X-ray into a visible image. The system has medical applications ranging from but not limited to gastrointestinal examinations, cranial, skeletal. thoracic and lung exposures as well as examination of the unit may also be used in lymphography, endoscopy, myelography, pediatrics, arthrography, interventional radiography, digital angiography and digital subtraction angiography (DSA).
The Multitom Rax may be used for outpatient and emergency treatment, as well as for mobile transport (wheelchair and bed) examinations.
The Multitom Rax is not for mammography examinations
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## 510(k) Summary: Multitom Rax
Company: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 40 Liberty Boulevard, 65-1A Malvern, PA 19355
October 2, 2015 Date Prepared:
This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR § 807.92.
#### 1. General Information:
Importer / Distributor: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 40 Liberty Boulevard, 65-1A Malvern, PA 19355 Establishment Registration Number: 2240869
Manufacturing Site: SIEMENS AG Sector Healthcare Siemensstraße 1 D-91301 Forchheim, Germany Establishment Registration Number: 3004977335
#### 2. Contact Person:
Mr. Darren Dorman Regulatory Affairs Specialist Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 40 Liberty Boulevard · Mail Code 65-1A Malvern, PA 19355, USA Phone: +1 610 448-6483 ▪ Fax: +1 610 640-4481 Email: darren.dorman@siemens.com
## Alternate Contact Person :
Ms. Patricia D. Jones Regulatory Affairs Specialist Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 40 Liberty Boulevard, Mail code 65-1A Malvern, PA 19355, USA Phone : +1-610-448-6474. Fax : +1-610-640-4481 Email : patricia.d.iones@siemens.com
#### 3. Device Name and Classification:
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Multitom Rax
| Trade Name: | Multitom Rax |
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| Device: | Interventional fluoroscopic X-ray system |
| Regulation Description: | Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system |
| Regulation Medical Specialty: | Radiology |
| Review Panel: | Radiology |
| Product Code: | OWB |
| Subsequent Product Code: | JAA |
| Submission Type: | Traditional 510(k) |
| Regulation Number: | 892.1650 |
| Device Class | 2 |
| Legally Marketed Predicate Devices:<br>Primary Predicate: | |
| Trade Name: | AXIOM Luminos dRF |
| 510(k) Number: | K062623 |
| Device: | Interventional Fluoro X-Ray System |
| Regulation Description: | Image-intensified fluoro X-ray System |
| Regulation Medical Specialty: | Radiology |
| Review Panel: | Radiology |
| Product Code: | OWB |
| Subsequent Product Codes: | JAA, OXO |
| Submission Type: | Traditional 510(k) |
| Regulation Number: | 892.1650 |
| Device Class | 2 |
| Recall Information: | Z-0326-2009; Z-0327-2009; Z-0717-<br>2011; Z-1159-2012; Z-1383-2012; Z-<br>1848-2013; Z-0016-2014; Z-1845-2014;<br>Z-0374-2014; Z-0140-2014; Z-1711-2014;<br>Z-2292-2014; Z-2649-2014 |
| Secondary Predicate: | |
| Trade Name: | AXIOM Aristos FX Plus |
| 510(k) Number: | K061054 |
| Device: | Solid State X-Ray Imager |
| Regulation Description: | Image-intensified fluoro X-ray System |
| Regulation Medical Specialty: | Radiology |
| Review Panel: | Radiology |
| Product Code: | MQB |
| Submission Type: | Special 510(k) |
| Regulation Number: | 892.1680 |
| Device Class | 2 |
| Recall Information: | Z-0984-03; Z-0163-2009; Z-1959-2011;<br>Z-0860-2012; Z-1583-2015 |
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#### 5. Device Description:
The Multitom Rax is a stationary X-ray system for radiography and fluoroscopy. The Multitom Rax consists of a floor mounted patient table and ceiling suspended X-ray tube and a ceiling suspended solid state X-ray imager (SSXI). Together with an X-ray generator and a digital imaging system the Multitom Rax provides comprehensive image acquisition modes to support radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging procedures. X-ray tube and SSXI suspension movements are synchronized to provide rotation around a center. Series imaging acquired during the rotation are provided to 3D post-processing workstations.
#### 6. Indication for Use:
The Multitom Rax is intended to be used as a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic studies. Using a digital flat detector, it can perform a range of applications including general R/F, anqiography and pediatric examinations.
The Multitom Rax is a device intended to visualize anatomical structures by converting a pattern of X-ray into a visible image. The system has medical applications ranging from but not limited to gastrointestinal examinations, cranial, skeletal, thoracic and lung exposures as well as examination of the urogenital tract. The unit may also be used in lymphography, endoscopy, myelography, venography, pediatrics, arthrography, interventional radiography, digital angiography and digital subtraction angiography (DSA).
The Multitom Rax may be used for outpatient and emergency treatment, as well as for mobile transport (wheelchair and bed) examinations.
The Multitom Rax is not for mammography examinations.
#### 7. Substantial Equivalence:
The new device Multitom Rax is within the same classification regulation for the same indication for use as the Primary predicate AXIOM Luminos dRF (K062623, cleared 08/22/2007). The mechanical design is compared to the Secondary predicate the AXIOM Aristos FX Plus (K061054, cleared 05/09/2006). Documentation is provided to support a claim of substantial equivalence to these Siemens' predicate devices.
### 8. Summary of Technological Characteristics of the Subject Device as Compared with the Predicate Devices:
Changes implemented for the subject device include hardware and software changes. The subject device, Multitom Rax, uses the same X-ray generator, the same X-ray tube and the same SSXI with the same digital imaging system and same image processing software as the Primary predicate AXIOM Luminos dRF. The system can be controlled in the room or remotely in the same fashion as the Primary predicate AXIOM Luminos dRF.
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The mechanical design concept is the same as for the Secondary predicate the AXIOM Aristos FX Plus.
The subject device was changed in reqard to movement flexibility of the suspension arms and increased number of predefined automatic positions of tube and SSXI. Dedicated positions for certain examinations can be stored with the organ programs. When such an organ program is selected the Multitom Rax automatically moves to that position. This feature was also available with the secondary predicate AXIOM Aristos FX Plus.
The software algorithm for this movement has been optimized to find the fastest way to that position. There are hardware and software collision control features in place as well. The scanner offers both automated tube-todetector and detector-to-tube alignment. This feature is called: "RAXalign." Due to the increase in movement speed and the addition of circular movement a more sophisticated collisions software was implemented.
The automatic exposure control processes the data from 5 dose measurement fields instead of 3 compared with the predicate devices. The number of organ programs was increased and additional programs are provided for pediatric applications.
## Summary of Non-Clinical Test Data:
Multitom Rax is a new device based on components used with both predicate devices AXIOM Luminos dRF(K062623) and AXIOM Aristos FX Plus (K061054) The Multitom Rax design was completed in accordance with Siemens Quality Management System Design Controls and Engineering, standards compliance, and Verification and Validation testing were successfully conducted. Tests were performed on the Multitom Rax which demonstrated that the device is safe and effective, performs comparably to the predicate devices, and is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. Tests included verification/validation testing to internal functional specifications (including software). The Multitom Rax uses the same solid state X-ray imager (SSXI) as the Primary predicate. X-ray geometry and techniques are the same so that clinical image comparisons involving SSXI were not conducted. Documentation provided demonstrates compliance of the new device to all FDA requirements stated in Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices. including results of verification/validation tests to software requirements and software risk hazards.
Performance testing confirmed that the Multitom Rax complies with 21 CFR 1020.30-32 Federal Performance Standards for X-Ray Fluoroscopic equipment and with relevant voluntary safety standards for Electrical Safety
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and Electromagnetic Compatibility testing, specifically IEC standards listed in the table
below. Together, the verification/validation activities successfully confirmed device requirements has been fulfilled and that system functionality is consistent with the user needs and intended uses. The Multitom Rax device correctly performs as designed and raises no new questions regarding safety or effectiveness. Therefore, when compared to the predicate devices the Multitom Rax supports a determination of substantial equivalence to the predicate devices.
#### 9. Summary of Non-Clinical Tests
The Siemens Multitom Rax complies with the voluntary standards as listed in the following table:
| Development<br>Organization and<br>Reference Number | Title of Standard |
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| IEC 60601-1 3rd, 2005 | Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements<br>for Safety |
| IEC 60601-1-2 3rd<br>2007 | Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements<br>for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral<br>Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility -- Requirements and<br>Tests |
| IEC 60601-1-3: 3rd<br>2008 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-3: General requirements<br>for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral<br>Standard: Radiation protection in diagnostic X-ray equipment |
| IEC 62366, 2007 | Medical devices - Application of usability engineering to<br>medical devices |
| ISO 14971, 2010 | medical devices - application of risk management to medical<br>devices |
| IEC 62304 Ed. 1.0,<br>2006 | Medical device software - Software life cycle processes |
| IEC 60601-2-28 Ed<br>2.0, 2010 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-28: Particular<br>requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of<br>X-ray tube assemblies for medical diagnosis |
| IEC 60601-2-54, 2009 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-54: Particular<br>requirements for the basic<br>safety and essential performance of X-ray equipment for<br>radiography and<br>radioscopy |
| IEC 61910-1, 2014 | Medical electrical equipment - Radiation dose documentation -<br>Part 1: Radiation dose structured reports for radiography and<br>radioscopy (IEC 61910-1:2014) |
| NEMA PS 3.1 - 3.20,<br>2011 | Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Set |
| IEC 60825-1, 2007 | Safety of laser products - Part 1: Equipment classification, and<br>requirements |
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| ISO 10993-1. 2009 | Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 1: Evaluation<br>and testing within a risk management process |
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| IEC 60601-2-43, 2010 | Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-43: Particular<br>requirements for the safety of X-ray equipment for<br>interventional procedures |
#### 10 Summary of Clinical Tests:
For the subject of this premarket submission, Siemens did not do an evaluation of the clinical image quality as required by the "Guidance for the Submission of 510(k)'s for Solid State X-ray Imaging Devices." because the subject device uses the same SSXI as the Primary predicate device.
#### 11. General Safety and Effectiveness Concerns:
Instructions for use are included within the device labeling, and the information provided will enable the user to operate the device in a safe and effective manner. Several safety features including visual and audible warnings are incorporated into the system design. In addition the Multitom Rax is continually monitored, and if an error occurs, the system functions will be blocked and an error message will be displayed.
Furthermore the operators are health care professionals familiar with and responsible for the X-ray examinations to be performed. To minimize electrical, mechanical and radiation hazards, Siemens adheres to recognized and established industry practice, and all equipment is subject to final performance testing.
#### 12. Conclusion as to Substantial Equivalence:
The Multitom Rax is intended for the same indications for use as the Primary predicate AXIOM Luminos dRF. The operating environment is the same and mechanical design the same as the Secondary predicate the AXIOM Aristos FX Plus. Siemens concludes via the documentation provided in this 510(k) submission that the Multitom Rax is substantially equivalent to the AXIOM Luminos dRF (K051133 cleared 06/01/2005) and the AXIOM Aristos FX Plus (K061045 cleared 05/09/2006).
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