# K090215: MD213MG 21.3 Diagnostic Imaging LCD Monitor - L218TL

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Nec Display Solutions, Ltd.
- Decided: Apr 15, 2009 after 76 days
- Product code: LLZ (System, Image Processing, Radiological)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 892.2050
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 6 generations back to K000293 (2000). 6 ancestors in all.
6 later devices descend from it; 2 cite it directly.
0 of 13 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K063266: 3MP Medical Monochrome Reference Display, Model MDM2130-3NC, Chi Lin Technology Co., Ltd. (2006) Summary page 1.

## Most influential descendants
- K130770: MD211C3 21.3 Diagnostic Imaging LCD Monitor (2013), 4 descendants of its own
- K142951: MD210C3 21.3 Diagnostic Imaging LCD Monitor (2014), 3 descendants of its own
- K150145: MD322C8 31.5 Diagnostic Imaging LCD Monitor (2015), 1 descendant of its own
- K162196: Dell UP3216Q with QUBYX PerfectLum bundle (2016), 0 descendants of its own
- K161057: Diagnostic Imaging Color LCD Monitor (2016), 0 descendants of its own

## Indications for use
The L218TL Monochrome display is intended to be used for displaying and viewing of digital image diagnosis by trained physicians. To guarantee the display performance as specified, it must only be used for in conjunction with NEC approved display cards. The L218TL cannot be used for a life-support system. This device must not be used in digital mammography. This unit is designed for exclusive interconnection with IEC60601-1 certified equipment.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K090215
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology