K Number
K051795
Manufacturer
Date Cleared
2005-07-14

(9 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
872.1800
Reference & Predicate Devices
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdpartyExpeditedreview
Intended Use

The NOMAD™ DENTAL X-ray System is indicated for use only by a trained and qualified dentist or dental technician for both adult and pediatric subjects as an extraoral diagnostic dental x-ray source to produce x-ray images using intraoral image receptors.

Device Description

NOMAD™ Dental is a portable dental x-ray system that operates on 14.4 V DC supplied by a rechargeable NiCd battery pack. The x-ray tubehead, x-ray controls, and power source are assembled into a single handtubenoud, A ray controlage includes spare batteries, a battery charger, and a backscatter shield.

AI/ML Overview

The provided text describes a 510(k) summary for the NOMAD™ Dental X-ray System, establishing its substantial equivalence to a predicate device (Portable HDX Intraoral X-ray system, K021378). The document focuses on regulatory approval based on comparison with existing technology rather than on detailed performance studies with acceptance criteria. Therefore, much of the requested information regarding specific acceptance criteria, study details, sample sizes, expert involvement, and ground truth establishment is not present in the provided text.

Here's a breakdown of what can be extracted and what is missing:

1. Table of Acceptance Criteria and Reported Device Performance

The document does not present specific acceptance criteria in a table format with corresponding reported device performance for clinical outcomes or image quality as would be expected for a detailed clinical study report. Instead, it compares the technical specifications of the NOMAD™ Dental X-ray System to its predicate device to argue for substantial equivalence. The "performance" mentioned relates to physical and electrical specifications meeting regulatory standards rather than clinical diagnostic performance.

Feature TypeAcceptance Criteria (Implied by Predicate)Reported NOMAD™ Performance
X-RAY PERFORMANCE (Standards)Meets 21 CFR 1020.30Meets 21 CFR 1020.30, 1020.31, IEC60601-1-3, IEC60601-2-7
Timer Accuracy±(10% + 1ms) (from predicate)±(10% + 1ms)

Missing Information: There are no explicit acceptance criteria for clinical performance (e.g., diagnostic accuracy, image quality scores, etc.) and no reported device performance against such criteria. The "Conclusion" states: "The only significant technological difference, DC battery power versus AC line voltage, has no bearing on safety or effectiveness of the new device. Since the new device operates without an AC line voltage, it is substantially equivalent to the predicate device." This indicates the primary "proof" relies on demonstrating that the new power source does not negatively impact the established safety and effectiveness of the predicate device, which is usually demonstrated through bench testing and compliance with relevant standards.

2. Sample Size for Test Set and Data Provenance

Missing Information: The document does not describe a clinical test set, nor does it provide sample sizes or data provenance (e.g., country of origin, retrospective/prospective). The approval is based on a comparison of technical specifications and compliance with electrical and X-ray performance standards, not a clinical study involving a test dataset for diagnostic performance.

3. Number of Experts and Qualifications for Ground Truth

Missing Information: Since no clinical test set or diagnostic performance study is described, there is no mention of experts used to establish ground truth or their qualifications.

4. Adjudication Method

Missing Information: Not applicable, as no clinical test set requiring adjudication is described.

5. Multi-Reader Multi-Case (MRMC) Comparative Effectiveness Study

Missing Information: No MRMC study is mentioned. This approval is based on substantial equivalence to a predicate device through technical comparison and compliance with standards, not a study evaluating human reader performance with or without AI assistance.

6. Standalone (Algorithm Only) Performance Study

Missing Information: This device is an X-ray system, not an AI algorithm. Therefore, "standalone (algorithm only)" performance is not applicable in this context. The document describes the performance of the hardware device itself.

7. Type of Ground Truth Used

Missing Information: No clinical ground truth (e.g., expert consensus, pathology, outcomes data) is mentioned as being used for the assessment described in the provided text. The "ground truth" implicitly referred to is the established safety and effectiveness of the existing predicate device and the adherence to relevant industry standards (e.g., 21 CFR, IEC standards).

8. Sample Size for Training Set

Missing Information: Not applicable. This document describes a physical X-ray device, not an AI model that requires a training set.

9. How Ground Truth for Training Set Was Established

Missing Information: Not applicable. This document describes a physical X-ray device, not an AI model.

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K051795

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Tab 4

JUL 1 4 2005

510(k) Summary

NOMAD™ Dental Portable X-ray System June 13, 2005

    1. Company:
Name:Aribex, Inc.
Address:754 South 400 EastOrem, UT 84651

Official Correspondent: D. Clark Turner, PhD, CEO

Telephone No: 801-226-5522 801-434-7233 FAX No:

2. Proprietary – Trade Name:NOMAD™ Dental X-ray System
Classification Name:Extraoral source x-ray system (per 21CFR section 872.1800)
Common/Usual Name:Portable Dental X-ray System
    1. Predicate Device: Portable HDX Intraoral X-ray system, (K021378), manufactured by Flow X-Ray. Literature included at Tab 11.
    1. Description: NOMAD™ Dental is a portable dental x-ray system that operates on 14.4 V DC supplied by a rechargeable NiCd battery pack. The x-ray tubehead, x-ray controls, and power source are assembled into a single handtubenoud, A ray controlage includes spare batteries, a battery charger, and a backscatter shield.
    1. Intended Use: The NOMAD™ Dental X-ray System is intended to be used by trained dentists and dental technicians as an extraoral x-ray source for producing diagnostic x-ray images using intraoral image receptors. Its use is intended for both adult and pediatric subjects.
FeaturePortable HDXIntraoral X-rayK021378NOMAD™ DentalX-ray System
INTENDED USE:Both systems are intended as extraoral x-ray sources to be used withintraoral image receptors for diagnostic imaging by dentists or dentaltechnicians.
  • Comparison with predicate device: 6.

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6. Comparison (continued)

FeaturePortable HDXIntraoral X-rayK021378NOMAD™ DentalIntraoral X-ray Source
MECHANICAL:
Size: Body5.5"H x 8.25" W x 8" D13"L x 11.5"H x 5.5"W
Weight11.7 lbs.8.5 lbs.
Source to skin distance20 cm20 cm
Cone diameter6.3 cm6 cm
User InterfaceUp-down buttons for exposuretime selections with displayUp-down buttons for exposuretime selection, with timer display
Backscatter radiationprotectionCircular scatter shield6.75" dia. Pb-filled acrylic plasticscatter shield
Exposure switchOn tubehead assembly, or atcontrol panelOn tubehead assembly/ controlpanel
Tubehead mountingHandheld, or on a tripodHandheld
ELECTRICAL:
Energy Source120 V 50/60 Hz or 240 V 50/60Hz ACRechargeable 14.4 V DC NiCdbattery pack
Exposure Time0.01 – 2.00 seconds in 0.01increments0.01 - 0.99 seconds in 0.01increments
Timer Accuracy±(10% + 1ms)±(10% + 1ms)
mA7 mA fixed2.3 mA fixed
kVp65 kVp fixed60 kVp fixed
WaveformConstant Potential (DC)Constant Potential (DC)
Duty Cycle1:601:60
Electrical SafetyStandardsUL 2601, CSA 601-M90,EN60601-1: 1990+A1+A2IEC60601-1, UL60601-1,EN60601-1
EMI StandardsIEC60601-1-2IEC60601-1-2
X-RAYPERFORMANCE:
Performance Standard21 CFR 1020.3021 CFR 1020.30, 1020.31IEC60601-1-3IEC60601-2-7

7. Conclusion:

The only significant technological difference, DC battery power versus AC line voltage, has no bearing on safety or effectiveness of the new device. Since inte voltage, has no boaining on balely in is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.

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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850

JUL 1 4 2005

Aribex, Inc. % Mr. Morten Simon Christensen Staff Engineer & FDA Office Coordinator Medical Device Services Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. 1655 Scott Boulevard SANTA CLARA CA 95050-4169

Re: K051795 Trade/Device Name: NOMAD™ Dental X-ray System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.1800 Regulation Name: Extraoral source x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: EHD Dated: July 1, 2005 Received: July 5, 2005

Dear Mr. Christensen:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced w one reviewed 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 the cholors, to e enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reay 20, 1970, all clares 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 do not require approvisions of the Act. 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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket 11 your al), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your I tpp. o an 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.

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); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) (2) CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

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Sincerely yours,

Nancy C. Brogdon

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Enclosure

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Tab 3

Indications For Use

510(k) Number:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Device Name: NOMAD™ DENTAL X-ray System

Indications for Use: The NOMAD™ DENTAL X-ray System is indicated for use Indications for USe. The NOM/ - Dental technician for both adult and the only by a trained and qualified dentist of dontal coomist.
pediatric subjects as an extraoral diagnostic dental x-ray source to produce x-ray images using intraoral image receptors.

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE – CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)

Nancy Brogdon

(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal,
and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number K051795

Prescription Use_X (per 21CFR801.109) OR

Over-The-Counter Use _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

§ 872.1800 Extraoral source x-ray system.

(a)
Identification. An extraoral source x-ray system is an AC-powered device that produces x-rays and is intended for dental radiographic examination and diagnosis of diseases of the teeth, jaw, and oral structures. The x-ray source (a tube) is located outside the mouth. This generic type of device may include patient and equipment supports and component parts.(b)
Classification. Class II.