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The DUO Sensors are USB driven intraoral sensors which are intended to acquire intraoral radiographic images. The DUO Sensors shall be operated by trained healthcare professionals, who are educated and competent to perform the acquisition of intraoral radiographs. The DUO Sensors can be used either in combination with special positioning devices to facilitate positioning and alignment with the X-ray beam or they may also be positioned by hand with the assistance of the patient. The DUO sensors are intended for any dental practice that uses X-ray equipment for intraoral diagnostic purposes. DUO sensors can be used by trained dental professionals for patients receiving intraoral X-ray examinations and procedures for capturing digital X-ray images. Captured digital X-ray images can be used for examinations and diagnostic purposes with the help of optional image analysis software. The optional image analysis software is not part of this submission. DUO sensors can be used with dental positioning devices and holders to assist with aligning an X-ray source beam with the sensor and anatomy.

The DUO sensors are USB-driven digital X-ray sensors designed for health care professionals who are already acquainted with the standard procedures for acquiring dental intraoral radiographs. Digital X-ray imaging is an aide for diagnosis and should always be confirmed by the doctor using appropriate additional diagnostic aides, professional judgment, and experience. The DUO Sensors are indirect converting X-ray detectors. A scintillating material converts the incident Xrays into visible light, this light is coupled optically to a CMOS technology light detection imager, and then converted to digital data. The design of the sensor assembly supports the automatic detection of incident X-rays to generate digital images for intraoral applications, once armed via a software command. The digital image created is immediately visible on the screen of a personal computer connected to the DUO sensor through the standard USB port. For DUO sensors to be used in a dental practice, an optional image analysis software will be necessary. Image analysis software is not part of the submission. DUO captured X-ray images are suitable for recognition of normal anatomical structures, dental pathologies, and abnormal conditions. The DUO sensors support USB2.0 connectivity to computers using a dedicated electronic assembly and a sensor software driver. Functions of the DUO sensors are controlled by software drivers and utilities support sensor activation and settings. The DUO sensors are manufactured with the same device firmware as the predicate device, Brasseler GEM.