Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows: Fetal/OB; Abdominal (including GYN, pelvic and infertility monitoring/follicle development); Pediatric; Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid etc.); Neonatal and Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (adult and pediatric); Musculo-skeletal Conventional and Superficial; Peripheral Vascular; Transvaginal; Transrectal
Device Story
Voluson E-Series is a mobile, full-featured Track 3 diagnostic ultrasound system for general radiology and OB/GYN. It acquires ultrasound signals via linear, curved linear, and matrix phased array transducers. The system processes these signals to produce 2D, 3D, and 4D images, as well as Doppler flow analysis. Operated by clinicians in clinical settings, it features a keyboard, touch panel, and display for real-time visualization. It supports DICOM networking for image storage and management. The device provides high-performance imaging and analysis to assist in clinical decision-making for various anatomical regions. Benefits include enhanced diagnostic capabilities through real-time 3D/4D acquisition and specialized imaging modes, aiding in patient assessment and monitoring.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data required. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical bench testing, including acoustic output measurements, biocompatibility, thermal/electrical/mechanical safety, and electromagnetic compatibility testing.
Technological Characteristics
Mobile ultrasound console with keyboard, touch panel, and display. Utilizes linear, curved linear, and matrix phased array transducers. Features include 3D/4D acquisition, Doppler (PW, CW, Color, Power), and harmonic imaging. Complies with AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC60601-1-2, IEC60601-2-37, NEMA UD 2/UD 3, and ISO 10993-1. Connectivity via DICOM. Software includes STIC, HDLive, and SonoRenderstart.
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis in fetal/OB, abdominal, pediatric, small organ, neonatal/adult cephalic, cardiac, musculoskeletal, peripheral vascular, transvaginal, and transrectal applications. Prescription use only.
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
Voluson E6/E8/E8Expert/E10 Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K122327)
Voluson S6/S8 Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K120741)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K131267
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510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
## 510(k) Summary
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| In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided: | |
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| Date: | May 2, 2013 |
| Submitter: | GE Healthcare [GE Healthcare Austria GmbH & Co OG]<br>Tiefenbach 15<br>Zipf, Austria 4871 |
| Primary Contact Person: | Bryan Behn<br>Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>GE Healthcare<br>T:(414)721-4214<br>F:(414)918-8275 |
| Secondary Contact Person: | Roland Kuntscher<br>Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>GE Healthcare Austria GmbH & Co OG<br>T:(++43)7682-3800-660<br>F:(++43)7682 3800-47 |
| Device: | Voluson E Series<br>Trade Name: |
| | Models: Voluson E6/E8/E8Expert/E8Expert Limited Edition/<br>E10 Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems |
| Common/Usual Name: | Voluson E6/E8/E8Expert/E8Expert Limited Edition/E10 |
| Classification Names: | Class II |
| Product Code: | Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System. 21CFR 892.1550 90-IYN<br>Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System, 21CFR 892.1560, 90-IYO<br>Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer, 21 CFR 892.1570, 90-ITX |
| Predicate Device(s): | K122327 Voluson E6/E8/E8Expert/E10 Diagnostic Ultrasound<br>System |
| | K120741 Voluson S6/S8 Diagnostic Ultrasound System |
| Device Description: | The Voluson E-Series system is a full-featured Track 3<br>ultrasound system, primarily for general radiology use and<br>specialized for OB/GYN with particular features for realtime<br>3D/4D acquisition. It consists of a mobile console with keyboard<br>control panel; color LCD/TFT touch panel, color video display<br>and optional image storage and printing devices. It provides high<br>performance ultrasound imaging and analysis and has<br>comprehensive networking and DICOM capability. It utilizes a<br>variety of linear, curved linear, matrix phased array transducers<br>including mechanical and electronic scanning transducers, which<br>provide highly accurate realtime three dimensional imaging<br>supporting all standard acquisition modes. |
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## GE Healthcare
#### 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
The device is a general purpose ultrasound system. Specific Intended Use: clinical applications remain the same as previously cleared: Fetal/OB; Abdominal (including GYN, pelvic and infertility monitoring/follicle development); Pediatric; Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid etc.); Neonatal and Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (adult and pediatric); Musculo-skeletal Conventional and Superficial; Peripheral Vascular; Transvaginal; Transrectal Voluson E-Series will provide new Power Supply (Wide Range), Device Modification: new Beamformer (Integrated circuit) and new ECG-Module (Hardware option) from the Voluson S6/S8 (K120741). There have also been minor software improvements to a few existing software features e STIC (Spatial Temporal Image Correlation), HDLive (HD Live II), SonoRenderstart (SonoRendersstart II) and Cine Loop (Start/Length). The Voluson E-Series employs the same fundamental scientific Technology: 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 with applicable medical device safety standards. The Voluson E-Series and its applications comply with voluntary standards:
- 1. 1. AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1. Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements for Safety
- 2. IEC60601-1-2, Medical Electrical Equipment -Part 1-2:General Requirements for Safety - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements and Tests
- 3. IEC60601-2-37. Medical Electrical Equipment -Part 2-37:Particular Requirements for the Safety of Ultrasonic Medical Diagnostic and Monitoring Equipment
- 4. NEMA UD 3. Standard for Real Time Display of Thermal and Mechanical Acoustic Output Indices on Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment
- 5. ISO10993-1. Biological Evaluation of Medical
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Devices- Part 1: Evaluation and Testing- Third Edition
- 6. NEMA UD 2, Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment
- 7. ISO14971, Application of risk management to medical devices
- 8. NEMA, Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Set. (Radiology)
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 E Series, did not require clinical studies to support substantial equivalence.
GE Healthcare considers the Voluson E Series to be as safe, as Conclusion: effective, and performance is substantially equivalent to the predicate device(s).
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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#### Public Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
June 19, 2013
GE Healthcare % Mr. Bryan Behn Regulatory Affairs Manager 9900 W. Innovation Drive WAUWATOSA WI 53226
Re: K131267
Trade/Device Name: Voluson E6/E8/E8Expert/E8Expert Limited Edition/E10 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYN, IYO, ITX Dated: May 31, 2013 Received: June 3, 2013
Dear Mr. Behn:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). 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. .. Please.note: .. CDRH. does.not.evaluate.information.related.to.contract.liability, warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
This determination of substantial equivalence applies to the following transducers intended for use with the Voluson E6/E8/E8Expert/E8Expert Limited Edition/E10, as described in your premarket notification:
| | Transducer Model Number | |
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| RAB2-5-D | 9L-D | RRE5-10-D |
| RIC5-9-D | P2D | RM14L |
| RNA5-9-D | P6D | 3Sp-D |
| 4C-D | 11L-D | C4-8-D |
| IC5-9-D | C1-5-D | RAB6-D |
| RSP6-16-D | ML6-15-D | eM6C |
| RIC6-12-D | RM6C | S4-10-D |
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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 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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); 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.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638 2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR 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/McdicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/dcfault.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
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 (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
—Sincerely-yours,—
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Janine M. Morris Director, Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
for
Enclosure
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#### 510(k) Number (if known): K131267
Device Name: Voluson E-Series (Voluson E6/E8/E8Expert/E8Expert Limited Edition/E10) Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems
Indications for Use:
The device is a general purpose ultrasound system. Specific clinical applications remain the same as previously cleared: Fetal/OB; Abdominal (including GYN, pelvic and infertility monitoring/follicle development); Pediatric; Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid etc.); Neonatal and Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (adult and pediatric); Musculoskeletal Conventional and Superficial; Peripheral Vascular; Transvaginal; Transrectal
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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## Indications for Use Forms
The following forms represent indications with clinical applications and exam types along with the modes of operation for the Voluson E Series system and for all of its probe/mode combinations. Combinations identified as "P" represents those previously cleared with the unmodified Voluson E6/E8/E8Expert/E10 and "E" are those that have been added by Appendix E of the FDA Ultrasound guidance. This modification did not add to the previously cleared system level.or transducer indications or clinical applications.
Confidential and Privileged. This document contains confidential and priviteged trade scerets and other information of General Electric Co. and as such may not be disclosed to others not employed by General Hectric Co. All rights reserved
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#### Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form GE Voluson E-Series (Voluson E6/E8/E8Expert/E8Expert Limited Edition/E10)
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 | P | [5,6,9] |
| Abdominal[1] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6,9] |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6,9] |
| Small Organ21 | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6,9] |
| Neonatal Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5] |
| Adult Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Cardiac[1] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5] |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6,9] |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6,9] |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6,9] |
| Other | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal[8] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6,9] |
| Transvaginal | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6,9] |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
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.
f61 Includes imaging of quidance of biopsy (2D/3D/4D).
[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development.
[8] Includes urology/prostate.
[9] Elastography imaging- Elasticity
[*] Combined modes are BIM, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD.
[*] 4D color Doppler
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#### Diagnostic Uitrasound Indications for Use Form
#### GE Voluson E Series with RAB2-5-D 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 | E | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6] |
| Abdominal11 | P | P | P | E | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6] |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ(2) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac11 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | E | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6] |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Notes [1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic
[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode
[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (3D/4D)
[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development
{*] Combined modes are B/M. B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD.
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## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
#### GE Voluson E Series with RIC5-9-D Transducer
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 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics[71] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6,9] |
| Abdominal[1] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (2) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac (3) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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 | [5,6,9] |
| Transvaginal | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5.6.9] |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
|5| 3D/4D Imaging Mode Notes:
[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (3D/4{})
{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 or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD.
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#### Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
#### GE Voluson E Series with RNA5-9-D 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 | P | [5,6] | |
| Abdominal[1] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6] | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5.6] | |
| Small Organ[2] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6] | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5] | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[1] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5] | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6] | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | 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; E = added under Appendix E
Notes: [1] Abdominal is Neonatal and pediatric
[2] Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients
[3] Cardiac is Neonatal and Pediatric.
[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode
[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (3D/4D)
[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD.
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## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form GE Voluson E Series with 4C-D Transducer
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 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics171 | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Abdominal111 | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ121 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac131 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic, Urology
[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D)
[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development
[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD.
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## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form GE Voluson E Series with IC5-9-D 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[1] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6,9] |
| Abdominal[1] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ[2] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[1] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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 | [6,9] |
| Transvaginal | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6,9] |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D) Notes:
[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 or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD.
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# GE Healthcare
510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
#### GE Voluson E Series with RSP6-16-D 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[1] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal[1] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6] |
| Small Organ[2] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6] |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | . | | | | | | | . | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6] |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6] |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6] |
| Other | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal[8] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| -Intraoperative-Neurological- | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Notes: [2] Small organ includes breast, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients
[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode (6) Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (3D/4D)
[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD.
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## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form GE Voluson E Series with RIC6-12-D Transducer
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | | |
|-------------------------------|-------------------|---|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|-------|-------------------|-------|---------|--|
| Clinical Application | B | M | PW | CW | Color | Color M | Power | | Combined Harmonic | Coded | Other | |
| Anatomy/Region of Interest | | | Doppler | Doppler | Doppler | Doppler | Doppler | Modes | Imaging | Pulse | [Notes) | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics171 | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | ( 5,6) | |
| Abdomina]™ | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organizi | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac™ | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectall&i | P | P | P | | P | b | b | P | P | P | ( 5,6) | |
| Transvaginal | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | 5.61 | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| -Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode Notes:
[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (3D/4D)
[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development
[8] Includes urology/prostate
[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD.
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## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form GE Voluson E Series with 9L-D Transducer
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | | |
|-------------------------------|-------------------|---|---------|---------|---------|---------|---------|----------|----------|-------|---------|--|
| Clinical Application | B | M | PW | CW | Color | Color M | Power | Combined | Harmonic | Coded | Other | |
| Anatomy/Region of Interest | | | Doppler | Doppler | Doppler | Doppler | Doppler | Modes | Imaging | Pulse | (Notes) | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics171 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal™ | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [୧] | |
| Small Organ 21 | 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.