K103649 · GE Healthcare · IYN · Mar 9, 2011 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K103649
Device Name
VOLUSON S6, VOLUSON S8
Applicant
GE Healthcare
Product Code
IYN · Radiology
Decision Date
Mar 9, 2011
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1550
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows: Fetal (Obstetrics); Abdominal (including renal and GYN/pelvic); Pediatric; Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients); Neonatal Cephalic; Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (adult and pediatric); Peripheral Vascular (PV); Musculo-skeletal Conventional and Superficial; Transrectal (TR); Transvaginal (TV).
Device Story
Voluson S6 and S8 are mobile, general-purpose ultrasound systems featuring a console, keyboard, specialized controls, and color LCD display. Systems utilize electronic-array transducers to acquire, process, and display real-time digital ultrasound data. Intended for use by clinicians in various diagnostic settings for imaging and evaluation across multiple clinical applications, including obstetrics, cardiology, and vascular studies. The device provides real-time B-mode, M-mode, Doppler (PW, CW, Color, Power), and 3D/4D imaging. Output is displayed on the system monitor for physician interpretation to support clinical decision-making, such as biopsy guidance or monitoring follicle development. Benefits include non-invasive diagnostic visualization of internal anatomy and blood flow.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies were required to support the substantial equivalence of the Voluson S6 and S8 systems. Evidence is based on bench testing, including acoustic output measurements, biocompatibility, cleaning/disinfection effectiveness, and thermal, electrical, electromagnetic, and mechanical safety verification.
Technological Characteristics
Mobile console ultrasound system with electronic-array transducers. Supports B, M, PW/CW/Color/Power Doppler, 3D/4D, and elastography modes. Patient-contact materials are biocompatible. System complies with applicable medical device safety standards for acoustic output and electrical/mechanical safety. Connectivity includes digital acquisition and display.
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis in fetal, abdominal, pediatric, small organ, neonatal/adult cephalic, cardiac, peripheral vascular, musculoskeletal, transrectal, and transvaginal applications. Includes biopsy guidance and infertility monitoring.
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.
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MAR - 9 2011
GE Healthcare 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
K103649
#### 510(k) Summary
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided: December 13, 2010 Date: GE Healthcare, GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Submitter: Care Diagnostics, LLC 9900 Innovation Dr Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Primary Contact Person: Bryan Behn Regulatory Affairs Manager GE Healthcare T:(414)721-4214 F:(414)918-8275 Device: Trade Name: Voluson S6, Voluson S8 Ultrasound System Common/Usual Name: Voluson S6, Voluson S8 Classification Names: Class II Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System. 21CFR 892.1550 90-IYN Product Code: Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System, 21CFR 892.1560, 90-IYO Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer, 21 CFR 892.1570, 90-ITX Predicate Device(s): K061682 Voluson E8 Diagnostic Ultrasound System K092271 Logiq E9 Diagnostic Ultrasound System K053435 Voluson i Diagnostic Ultrasound System Device Description: The subject device consists of a mobile console with keyboard. specialized controls, a color video LCD display with electronicarray transducers. It has the same general appearance, dimensions and weight as the unmodified device, it is a Track 3 generalpurpose imaging and analysis system providing real-time digital acquisition, processing and display capability intended for general radiology imaging and evaluation with some cardiology and vascular applications. The device is a general-purpose ultrasound system. Intended Use: Specific clinical applications and exam types include: Fetal (Obstetrics); Abdominal (including renal and GYN/pelvic); Pediatric; Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients); Neonatal Cephalic; Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (adult and pediatric); Peripheral Vascular (PV);
Transvaginal (TV).
Musculo-skeletal Conventional and Superficial; Transrectal (TR);
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# GE Healthcare
510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
#### The Voluson S6, Voluson S8 employs the same fundamental Technology: scientific technology as its predicate devices
Summary of Non-Clinical Tests:
Determination of Substantial Equivalence:
The device has been evaluated for acoustic output, biocompatibility, cleaning and disinfection effectiveness as well as thermal, electrical, electromagnetic, and mechanical safety, and has been found to conform to applicable medical device safety standards. Voluson S6, Voluson S8 and its applications comply with voluntary standards as detailed in Section 9, 11 and 17 of this premarket submission. The following quality assurance measures were applied to the development of the system:
- . Risk Analysis
- . Requirements Reviews
- . Design Reviews
- Testing on unit level (Module verification) ◆
- . Integration testing (System verification)
- Final Acceptance Testing (Validation) .
- . Performance testing (Verification)
- . Safety testing (Verification)
Transducer materials and other patient contact materials are biocompatible.
#### Summary of Clinical Tests:
The subject of this premarket submission, Voluson S6, Voluson S8, did not require clinical studies to support substantial equivalence.
- Conclusion: GE Healthcare considers the Voluson S6, Voluson S8 to be as safe, as effective, and performance is substantially equivalent to the predicate device(s).
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993
Mr. Bryan Behn Regulatory Affairs Manager GE Healthcare 9900 Innovation Drive WAUWATOSA WI 53226
MAR - 9 2011
Re: K103649
Trade/Device Name: Voluson S6, Voluson S8 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYN, IYO, and ITX Dated: December 13, 2010 Received: December 15, 2010
Dear Mr. Behn:
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 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 device, subject to 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 Voluson S6, Voluson S8, as described in your premarket notification:
#### Transducer Model Number
| RAB4-8-RS |
|------------|
| 4C-RS |
| E8C-RS |
| C1-5-RS |
| 12L-RS |
| AB2-7-RS |
| RIC5-9W-RS |
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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 895. 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 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 go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
If you have any questions regarding the content of this letter, please contact Lauren Hefner at (301) 796-6881.
Sincerely Yours,
Mary S Pistof.
Marv S. Pastel. ScD. Director Division of Radiological Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure(s)
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510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Voluson S6, Voluson S8
Indications for Use:
The device is a general-purpose ultrasound system. Specific clinical applications and exam types include: Fetal (Obstetrics); Abdominal (including renal and GYN/pelvic); Pediatric: Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients); Neonatal Cephalic; Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (adult and pediatric); Peripheral Vascular (PV); Musculo-skeletal Conventional and Superficial; Transrectal (TR); Transvaginal (TV).
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use NA (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices (OIVD)
Mary S. Patel
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Division of Radiological Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety
510(k) Number K103649
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## Indications for Use Forms
The following forms represent indications with clinical applications and exam types along with the modes of operation for the Voluson S6, Voluson S8 system. Combinations identified "P" for the transducers represents those previously cleared with another GE Ultrasound system. Please see section 11 Table 11.2.1 for information on previous clearance information on these transducers.
Maru Sloss
(Division Sign Off)
ion Division of Radic Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Do
510K K1636c/9
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#### Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form GE Voluson S6/S8 Ultrasound System
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|---------------|---------------|------------------|--------------------|------------------|--------------------|---------------------|----------------|------------------|
| Clinical Application<br><i>Anatomy/Region of Interest</i> | B | M | PW<br>Doppler | CW<br>Doppler | Color<br>Doppler | Color M<br>Doppler | Power<br>Doppler | Combined<br>Modes* | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse | Other<br>[Notes] |
| Ophthalmic | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics(7) | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | [5,6,9] |
| Abdominal(1) | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | [5,6,9] |
| Pediatric | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | [5,6,9] |
| Small Organ(2) | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | [5,6,9] |
| Neonatal Cephalic | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | [5] |
| Adult Cephalic | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Cardiac(3) | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | [5] |
| Peripheral Vascular | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | [5,6,9] |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | [5,6,9] |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | [5,6,9] |
| Other | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal[8] | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | [5,6,9] |
| Transvaginal | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | [5.6.9] |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic
[2] Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatic and neonatal patients [3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric.
[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode.
[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D/3D/4D).
[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development.
[8] Includes urology/prostate.
[9] Elastography imaging- Elasticity
[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/PWD
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices (OIVD)
Prescription User (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Mary S. Plattl
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S10K K103649
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### Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form GE Voluson S6/S8 with RAB4-8-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|------------|------------|---------------|-----------------|---------------|-------------------|------------------|-------------|---------------|
| Clinical Application<br>Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | PW Doppler | CW Doppler | Color Doppler | Color M Doppler | Power Doppler | Combined<br>Modes | Harmonic Imaging | Coded Pulse | Other [Notes] |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics[7] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6] |
| Abdominal[1] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6] |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6] |
| Small Organ[2] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6] |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal (8) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic
[2] Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric.
[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode.
[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D/3D/4D).
[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development.
[8] Includes urology/prostate
[9] Elastography imaging- Elasticity
[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/PWD
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices (OIVD)
Prescription User (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Man Stad
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(Division Sign-Off)
Office of In
510K K103649
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## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form GE Voluson S6/S8 with 4C-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|---------------|---------------|------------------|--------------------|------------------|-------------------|---------------------|----------------|------------------|
| Clinical Application<br>Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | PW<br>Doppler | CW<br>Doppler | Color<br>Doppler | Color M<br>Doppler | Power<br>Doppler | Combined<br>Modes | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse | Other<br>[Notes] |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics[7] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Abdominal[1] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Small Organ[2] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type. Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal[8] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic
[2] Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric.
[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode.
[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D/3D/4D).
[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development.
[8] Includes urology/prostate.
[9] Elastography imaging- Elasticity
[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/PWD
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices (OIVD)
Prescription User (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Mery Stads
(Division Sign-Off)
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## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form GE Voluson S6/S8 with E8C-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | |
|-----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---------------|---------------|------------------|--------------------|------------------|--------------------|---------------------|----------------|------------------|
| Clinical Application | B | M | PW<br>Doppler | CW<br>Doppler | Color<br>Doppler | Color M<br>Doppler | Power<br>Doppler | Combined<br>Modes* | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse | Other<br>[Notes] |
| <i>Anatomy/Region of Interest</i> | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics(7) | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Abdominal[1] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ[2] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other | | | | | | | | | | | |
| <i>Exam Type. Means of Access</i> | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal[4] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Transvaginal | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic
[2] Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric.
[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode.
[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D/3D/4D).
[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development.
[8] Includes urology/prostate.
[9] Elastography imaging- Elasticity
[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/PWD
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices (OIVD)
Prescription User (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Marc Staudt
(Division Sign-Off)
Office of It
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## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form GE Voluson S6/S8 with C1-5-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application<br>Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | PW<br>Doppler | CW<br>Doppler | Color<br>Doppler | Color M<br>Doppler | Power<br>Doppler | Combined<br>Modes | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse | Other<br>[Notes] |
|----------------------------------------------------|---|---|---------------|---------------|------------------|--------------------|------------------|-------------------|---------------------|----------------|------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics(7) | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Abdominal(1) | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Small Organ[2] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type. Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal(8) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA
Notes:
[2] Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric.
[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode.
[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D/3D/4D).
[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development.
[8] Includes urology/prostate.
[9] Elastography imaging- Elasticity
[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/PWD
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices (OIVD)
Prescription User (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Mary Slatel
(Division Sign-Off)
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## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form GE Voluson S6/S8 with 12L-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|------------|------------|---------------|-----------------|---------------|-----------------|------------------|-------------|---------------|
| Clinical Application<br>Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | PW Doppler | CW Doppler | Color Doppler | Color M Doppler | Power Doppler | Combined Modes' | Harmonic Imaging | Coded Pulse | Other [Notes] |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics[7] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal[1] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6,9] |
| Small Organ[2] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6,9] |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6,9] |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6,9] |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6.9] |
| Other | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal[8] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic
[2] Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric.
[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode.
[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D/3D/4D).
[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development.
[8] includes urology/prostate.
[9] Elastography imaging- Elasticity
[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/PWD
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices (OIVD)
Prescription User (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Mary S. Patel
(Division Sign-Off)
510K K103649
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#### Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form GE Voluson S6/S8 with AB2-7-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|---------------|---------------|------------------|--------------------|------------------|--------------------|---------------------|----------------|------------------|
| Clinical Application<br>Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | PW<br>Doppler | CW<br>Doppler | Color<br>Doppler | Color M<br>Doppler | Power<br>Doppler | Combined<br>Modes* | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse | Other<br>[Notes] |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics[7] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Abdominal[1] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Small Organ[2] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal[8] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic
[2] Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric.
[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode.
[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D/3D/4D).
[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development.
[8] Includes urology/prostate.
[9] Elastography imaging- Elasticity
[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/PWD
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices (OIVD)
Prescription User (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Mung Slatel
(Division Sign-Off)
. K103649
510K
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#### Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form GE Voluson S6/S8 with RIC5-9W-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application<br><i>Anatomy/Region of Interest</i> | B | M | PW<br>Doppler | CW<br>Doppler | Color<br>Doppler | Color M<br>Doppler | Power<br>Doppler | Combined<br>Modes | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse | Other<br>[Notes] |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|---|---|---------------|---------------|------------------|--------------------|------------------|-------------------|---------------------|----------------|------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics1 | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6] |
| Abdominal1 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ2 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac3 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal (8) | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6] |
| Transvaginal | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6] |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic
[2] Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric.
[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode.
[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D/3D/4D).
[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development.
[8] Includes urology/prostate.
[9] Elastography imaging- Elasticity
[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/PWD
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices (OIVD)
Prescription User (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Mary S. Postel
(Division Sign-Off)
7 Division of Radiological Devices
Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety
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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.