K063803 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound DI · IYN · Jan 5, 2007 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K063803
Device Name
ACUSON ANTARES DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
Applicant
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound DI
Product Code
IYN · Radiology
Decision Date
Jan 5, 2007
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1550
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
The Antares ultrasound imaging system is intended for the following applications: Abdominal, Intraoperative, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Intracardiac, Transesophageal, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vascular, Intravascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, Great Vessel, and Peripheral Vascular applications. The system also provides for the measurement of anatomical structures that provide information that is used for clinical diagnosis purposes.
Device Story
ACUSON ANTARES is a multi-purpose diagnostic ultrasound system; utilizes various transducers to transmit ultrasonic energy into patients; receives and processes echoes to generate real-time images of anatomical structures and fluid flow. System supports multiple imaging modes: B-mode, M-mode, PWD, CWD, Color Doppler, Amplitude Doppler, and 3D imaging. Used in clinical settings (e.g., radiology, cardiology, surgery) by trained healthcare professionals. Provides anatomical measurements to aid clinical diagnosis. Benefits include non-invasive visualization of internal structures and hemodynamics. Features include tissue harmonic imaging, spatial compounding, tissue equalization, and vascular enhancement technologies.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. The system complies with recognized safety and performance standards, including UL 60601-1, CSA C22.2 No. 601-1, NEMA UD-2 (acoustic output measurement), and NEMA UD-3 (thermal/mechanical indices). Biocompatibility is addressed per ISO 10993.
Technological Characteristics
Multi-purpose diagnostic ultrasound system. Transducers include phased, curved, linear, and mechanical 3D arrays. Energy source: ultrasonic. Connectivity: standard diagnostic ultrasound interfaces. Software: proprietary imaging and measurement algorithms. Compliance: UL 60601-1, CSA C22.2 No. 601-1, NEMA UD-2, NEMA UD-3, ISO 10993.
Indications for Use
Indicated for ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body, including fetal, abdominal, intraoperative, pediatric, small organ, neonatal/adult cephalic, cardiac, transesophageal, transrectal, transvaginal, peripheral vessel, and musculoskeletal applications.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system is a device that combines the features of continuous wave doppler-effect technology with pulsed-echo effect technology and is intended to determine stationary body tissue characteristics, such as depth or location of tissue interfaces or dynamic tissue characteristics such as velocity of blood or tissue motion. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Predicate Devices
ACUSON Antares Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K063138)
SONOLINE Antares Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K050034)
SONOLINE Antares with CLARIFY VE Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K033196)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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## 510(K) SUMMARY
063805
JAN - 5 2007
## ACUSON ANTARES™ Diagnostic Ultrasound System
This summary of safety and effectiveness is provided as part of this Premarket Notification in compliance with the Safe Medical Device Act of 1990 revisions to 21 CFR, Part 807.92, Content and Format of a 510(k) Summary.
#### 1. Submitted By:
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound Division 1230 Shorebird way Mountain View, CA 94043
### Contact Person:
Michaela Mahl Regulatory Affairs Specialist Phone: (650) 694 5653 (650) 943 7053 FAX:
## Date Prepared:
12/01/2006
#### 2. Proprietary Name: ACUSON ANTARES™ Ultrasound System
### Common/ Usual Name:
Diagnostic Ultrasound System with Accessories
## Classification Name:
Requiatory Class: II Review Category: Tier II Classification Panel: Radiology
| Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System: | FR # 892.1550 | Product Code 90-IYN |
|-------------------------------------------|---------------|---------------------|
| Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System: | FR # 892.1560 | Product Code 90-IYC |
| Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer: | FR # 892.1570 | Product Code 90-ITX |
#### 3. Predicate Device:
- K063138, 11/22/2006, ACUSON Antares™ Diagnostic Ultrasound System 트
- 트 K050034, 01/13/2005, SONOLINE Antares™ Diagnostic Ultrasound System
- K033196, 10/16/2003, SONOLINE Antares™ with CLARIFY VE Diagnostic Ultrasound 포 System
#### Device Description: 4.
The ANTARES system is a multi-purpose diagnostic ultrasound system with accessories and proprietary software.
The ACUSON ANTARES has been designed to meet the following product safety standards:
- UL 60601-1, Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General Requirements for Safety .
- CSA C22.2 No. 601-1, Safety Requirements for Medical Equipment .
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- NEMA UD-2. Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound .
- NEMA UD-3, Standard for Real Time Display of Thermal and Mechanical Acoustic Output . Indices on Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment
- 93/42/EEC Medical Devices Directive .
- Safety and EMC Requirements for Medical Equipment .
- EN 60601-1 .
- . EN 60601-1-1
- EN 60601-1-2 �
- . EN 60601-1-2-37
- EN 60601-1-4 �
- IEC 61157 Declaration of Acoustic Power �
- ISO 10993 Biocompatibility .
- The system's acoustic output is in accordance with ALARA principle (as low as reasonably . achievable)
#### 5. Intended Uses:
The Antares ultrasound imaging system is intended for the following applications: Abdominal, Intraoperative, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Intracardiac, Transesophageal, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vascular, Intravascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, Great Vessel, and Peripheral Vascular applications.
The system also provides for the measurement of anatomical structures that provide information that is used for clinical diagnosis purposes.
#### દ. Technological Comparison to Predicate Device:
The ACUSON ANTARES™ is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices listed in paragraph 3 above. All systems transmit ultrasonic energy into patients, then perform post processing of received echoes to generate on-screen display of anatomic structures and fluid flow within the body. All systems allow for specialized measurements of structures to aid in diagnosis.
### End of 510(k) Summary
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Ultrasound Group % Mr. Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services LLC 1394 25th Street NW BUFFALO MN 55313
JAN - 5 2007
Re: K063803
Trade Name: ACUSON Antares Diagnostic Ultrasound System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1570 Regulation Name: Diagnostic ultrasonic transducer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYN, IYO, and ITX Dated: December 21, 2006 Received: December 22, 2006
Dear Mr. Job:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent(for the use 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). You may, therefore, market the devises, or unc the general controls provisions 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.
This determination of substantial equivalence applies to the following transducers intended for use with the ACUSON Antares Diagnostic Ultrasound System as described in your premarket 100
notificatio notification:
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## Transducer Model Number
| CW2 | PX4-1 Phased Array |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------|
| CW5 | CH6-2 Curved Array |
| C5-2 Curved Array | CH4-1 Curved Array |
| CX5-2 Curved Array | PH4-1 Phased Array |
| VF7-3 Linear Array | P10-4 Phased Array |
| EC9-4 Curved Array | VF13-5SP Linear Array |
| VFX9-4 Linear Array | C5F1 Curved Array Mechanical 3D |
| VF10-5 Linear Array | C7F2 Curved Array Mechanical 3D |
| VF13-5 Linear Array | EV9F4 Curved Array |
| VFX13-5 Multi-D Array | V5Ms Multiplane TEE |
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such 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.
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) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
This determination of substantial equivalence is granted on the condition that prior to shipping the first device, you submit a postclearance special report. This report should contain complete information, including acoustic output measurements based on production line devices, requested in Appendix G, (enclosed) of the Center's September 30, 1997 "Information for Manufacturers Seeking Marketing Clearance of Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems and Transducers." If the special report is incomplete or contains unacceptable values (e.g., acoustic output greater than approved levels), then the 510(k) clearance may not apply to the production units which as a result may be considered adulterated or misbranded.
The special report should reference the manufacturer's 510(k) number. It should be clearly and prominently marked "ADD-TO-FILE" and should be submitted in duplicate to:
> Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health Document Mail Center (HFZ-401) 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville, Maryland 20850
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus permits your device to proceed to market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0120. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html
If you have any questions regarding the content of this letter, please contact Andrew Kang (240) 276-3666.
Sincerely yours.
Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure(s)
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510 (k) Number (if known):
K063803
Device Name:
# ACUSON Antares Ultrasound System
Intended Use:
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|---|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Intraoperative<br>(Note 9) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Small Organ<br>(Note 1) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Adult Cephalic | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10 |
| Trans-esophageal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,6,10 |
| Transrectal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Transvaginal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA - K063138, K033196; E = added under Appendix E
Additional Comments:
Note 1 For example: breast, testes, thyrold, penis, prostate, etc.
Note 2 Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging
Note 3 SleClear multi-view spatial compounding
- Tissue Equalization Technology Note 4
- 3-Scape real-time 3D imaging Note 5
Note 6 Cadence contrast agent imaging (cardiac only)
B&W SieScape panoramic Imaging Note 7
Note 8 Power SieScape panoramic imaging
- Note 9 For example: vascular, abdominal
Note 10 Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Nancy C. Hogdon
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal,
and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number K063803
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510 (k) Number (if known): K063803
Device Name: Intended Use:
CW2 Probe for use with ACUSON Antares Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>(Note 9) | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Small Organ<br>(Note 1) | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new Indication; P = previously cleared by FDA - K050034, K033196; E = added under Appendix E
Additional Comments:
Note 1 For example: breast, testes, thyroid, penis, prostate, etc. For example: vascular, abdominal Note 9
1. Example: Pseudata/abdominal
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy Roagdon
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal and Radiological Devic 510(k) Number
Section 4.3, Pg. 2 of 21
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510 (k) Number (if known): K063803
Device Name: Intended Use:
# CW5 Probe for use with ACUSON Antares
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|---|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>(Note 9) | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Small Organ<br>(Note 1) | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA - K050034; E = added under Appendix E
Additional Comments:
Note 1 For example: breast, testes, thyroid, penis, prostate, etc. Note 9 For example: vascular, abdominal
> (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
> > Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy C. Brogdon
(Division Sign-Off Division of Reproductive, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number _
December 13, 2006
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510 (k) Number (if known): K063803
Device Name: Intended Use:
C5-2 Curved Array Transducer for use with ACUSON Antares
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA - K050034, K033196; E = added under Appendix E
Additional Comments:
Note 2 Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging
SieClear multi-view spatial compounding Note 3
Note 4 Tissue Equalization Technology
- 3-Scape real-time 3D Imaging Note 5
- B&W SieScape panoramic imaging Note 7
Note 8 Power SleScape panoramic Imaging
Note 10 Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy Shoagdon
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number .
Section 4.3, Pg. 4 of 21
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510 (k) Number (if known): K063803
Device Name: Intended Use: CX5-2 Curved Array Transducer for use with ACUSON Antares
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA - K050034, K033196; E = added under Appendix E
Additional Comments:
Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging Note 2
Note 3 SleClear multi-view spatial compounding
Tissue Equalization Technology Note 4
- 3-Scape real-time 3D imaging Note 5
- Note 7 B&W SieScape panoramic Imaging
- Power SleScape panoramic imaging Note 8
Note 10 Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Harry C. Brogdon
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number_
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#### 510 (k) Number (if known): K063803
Device Name: Intended Use: VF7-3 Linear Array Transducer for use with ACUSON Antares Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Small Organ<br>(Note 1) | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously deared by FDA - K050034, K033196; E = added under Appendix E
Additional Comments:
Note 1 For example: breast, testes, thyroid, penis, prostate, etc.
- Note 2 Ensemble tissue harmonic Imaging
- SteClear multi-view spatial compounding Note 3
- Tissue Equalization Technology Note 4
- Note 5 3-Scape real-time 3D Imaging
- Note 7 B&W SieScape panoramic imaging
- Note 8 Power SieScape panoramic imaging
Note 10 Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancyc Brogdon
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, A and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number __
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#### 510 (k) Number (if known): K063803
Device Name: Intended Use:
# EC9-4 Curved Array Transducer for use with ACUSON Antares
Ultrasound Imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ<br>(Note 1) | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Transvaginal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA - K050034, K033196; E = added under Appendix E
Additional Comments:
For example: breast, testes, thyrold, penis, prostate, etc. Note 1
Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging Note 2
Note 3 SieClear multi-view spatial compounding
- Tissue Equalization Technology Note 4
- 3-Scape real-time 3D imaging Note 5
- Note 7 B&W SieScape panoramic imaging
Power SieScape panoramic imaging Note 8
Note 10 Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdomin and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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510 (k) Number (if known): K063803
Device Name: Intended Use:
VFX9-4 Linear Array Transducer for use with ACUSON Antares Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Small Organ<br>(Note 1) | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA - K050034, K033196; E = added under Appendix E
Additional Comments:
Note 1 For example: breast, testes, thyroid, penis, prostate, etc.
- Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging Note 2
- Note 3 SieClear multi-view spatial compounding
- Tissue Equalization Technology Note 4
- 3-Scape real-time 3D imaging Note 5
Note 7 B&W SieScape panoramic imaging
- Note 8 Power SieScape panoramic imaging
Note 10 Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy C. Brogdon
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdomina and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
December 13, 2006
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510 (k) Number (if known): K063803
Device Name:
Intended Use:
VF10-5 Linear Array Transducer for use with ACUSON Antares Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Small Organ<br>(Note 1) | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA - K050034, K033196; E = added under Appendix E
Additional Comments:
For example: breast, testes, thyroid, penis, prostate, etc. Note 1
- Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging Note 2
- Note 3 SieClear multi-view spatial compounding
- Tissue Equalization Technology Note 4
- Note 5 3-Scape real-time 3D imaging
- Note 7 B&W SieScape panoramic imaging
- Power SieScape panoramic imaging Note 8
Note 10 Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy C
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal,
and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number ***_***__ j2063803
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510 (k) Number (if known): K063803
Device Name: Intended Use: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VF13-5 Linear Array Transducer for use with ACUSON Antares Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Small Organ<br>(Note 1) | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA - K050034, K033196; E = added under Appendix E
Additional Comments:
Note 1 For example: breast, testes, thyroid, penis, prostate, etc.
- Note 2 Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging
- Note 3 SieClear multi-view spatial compounding
- Tissue Equalization Technology Note 4
- Note 5 3-Scape real-time 3D imaging
Note 7 B&W SieScape panoramic imaging
- Power SieScape panoramic imaging Note 8
Note 10 Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy Brogdon
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number _
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510 (k) Number (if known); K063803
Device Name: Intended Use: VFX13-5 Multi-D Array Transducer for use with ACUSON Antares Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Small Organ<br>(Note 1) | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA - K050034, K033196; E = added under Appendix E
Additional Comments:
Note 1 For example: breast, testes, thyroid, penis, prostate, etc.
- Note 2 Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging
- SieClear multi-view spatial compounding Note 3
- Tissue Equalization Technology Note 4
- Note 5 3-Scape real-time 3D imaging
- B&W SieScape panoramic imaging Note 7
- Note 8 Power SieScape panoramic imaging
Note 10 Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy C Beagdon
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Al and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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510 (k) Number (if known): K063803
Device Name: Intended Use: PX4-1 Phased Array Transducer for use with ACUSON Antares Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Adult Cephalic | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10 |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethrai | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA - K050034, K033196; E = added under Appendix E
Additional Comments:
Note 2 Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging
Note 3 SieClear multi-view spatial compounding
Note 4 Tissue Equalization Technology
3-Scape real-time 3D imaging Note 5
Note 6 Cadence contrast agent imaging (cardiac only)
- Note 7 B&W SieScape panoramic imaging
Power SieScape panoramic imaging Note 8
Note 10 Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy Crozlor
(Division Sign-Off)
Prescriptio
Division of Reproductive and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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510 (k) Number (if known): K063803
Device Name: Intended Use:
CH6-2 Curved Array Transducer for use with ACUSON Antares Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | P | P | P | | P | P |…
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.