K160078 · Ge Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnotics, L · IYN · Mar 10, 2016 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K160078
Device Name
Vivid T8
Applicant
Ge Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnotics, L
Product Code
IYN · Radiology
Decision Date
Mar 10, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1550
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Vivid T8 is a multipurpose cardiovascular ultrasound system intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis. The system supports the following applications: Fetal/OB, Abdominal, Pediatric, Small Organ, Cardiac, Peripheral Vascular. Adult Cephalic. Neonatal Cephalic. Musculoskeletal Superficial/ Conventional, Transcranial, Transrectal, Transvaginal and Transesophageal.
Device Story
Vivid T8 is a mobile cardiovascular ultrasound system for diagnostic imaging and fluid flow analysis. It acquires, processes, and displays ultrasound data via a console with a keyboard, color LCD, and touch panel. It supports various clinical applications and transducers. The system includes features like 'Scan Coach' and 'Smart Start' (battery-powered). It is used by clinicians in clinical settings to visualize anatomy and blood flow, aiding in diagnostic decision-making. The device provides real-time imaging and measurements, facilitating procedures such as needle guidance. It benefits patients by providing non-invasive diagnostic information.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical bench testing, including acoustic output, biocompatibility, cleaning/disinfection effectiveness, and thermal, electrical, electromagnetic, and mechanical safety testing in compliance with standards (e.g., IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-37, ISO 10993-1).
Technological Characteristics
Mobile ultrasound console with color LCD and touch panel. Operates via pulsed Doppler, B-mode, M-mode, and harmonic imaging. Complies with AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-37, NEMA UD 2/UD 3. Patient-contact materials are biocompatible per ISO 10993-1. Connectivity includes DICOM. Software runs on Windows 7.
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis in fetal/OB, abdominal, pediatric, small organ (breast, testes, thyroid), cardiac (adult/pediatric), peripheral vascular, adult/neonatal cephalic, musculoskeletal (conventional/superficial), transcranial, transrectal, transvaginal, and transesophageal applications. Includes image guidance for freehand needle placement.
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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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
December 10, 2016
GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnotics, LLC % Ms. Tracey Ortiz Regulatory Affairs Director 9900 W. Innovation Drive WAUWATOSA WI 53226
Re: K160078 Trade/Device Name: Vivid T8 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYN, IYO, ITX Dated: January 12, 2016 Received: January 14, 2016
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement on last page.
510(k) Number (if kno
K16007
Device Name
Vivid T8
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Vivid T8 is a multipupose cardiovascular ultrasound system designed for cardiac and shared service imaging. The system supports the following applications: Fetal OB, Abdominal, Pediac, Perpheral Vascular, Adult Cephalic, Neonatal Cephalic, Musculoskeletal Conventional, Transcranial, Transvaginal and Transesophageal.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) Over-The-Counter Use (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 Vivid T8. Combinations identified "P" represents those previously cleared with another GE Ultrasound system. Combinations identified as "N" are new.
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# Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form GE Vivid T8 Diagnostic Ultrasound System
Intended Use: Ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------------|-------------------|---|---------------|----|-------|------------|-------|---------|----------|----------|-------|-------|
| | B | M | Doppler Modes | | | | | | Combined | Harmonic | Coded | Other |
| Anatomy/Region of Interest | | | PW | CW | Color | Color<br>M | Power | Modes * | Imaging | Pulse** | | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal/OB | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Abdominal[1] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Small Organ (specify)[2] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Adult Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Cardiac [3] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | P | P | N | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Thoracic/Pleural (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transcranial | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Transorbital | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P | P | P | | |
| Transrectal | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Transvaginal | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Intraoperative (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interventional Guidance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tissue Biopsy / Fluid Drainage | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | 4 |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K141067; P = previously cleared by FDA K121063;
P2 = previously cleared by FDA K133034
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urological;
[2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, and thyroid;
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric;
[4] Includes image guidance for freehand needle placement;
*] Combined modes are B/M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD
[**] Coded Pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics.
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# Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form GE Vivid T8 with 4C-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------------|-------------------|----|---------------|--|---------------------|---------------------|------------------|-------|
| Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | Doppler Modes | | Combined<br>Modes * | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse** | Other |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal/OB | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P |
| Abdominal [1] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P |
| Pediatric | P1 | P1 | P1 | | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 |
| Small Organ (specify)[2] | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac [3] | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | |
| Thoracic/Pleural (specify) | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | |
| Transcranial | | | | | | | | |
| Transorbital | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative (specify) | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | |
| Interventional Guidance | | | | | | | | |
| Tissue Biopsy / Fluid Drainage | P2 | P2 | P2 | | P2 | P2 | P2 | 4 |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K141067; P= previously cleared by FDA K121063;
P2 = previously cleared by FDA K133034
[1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urological; Notes:
- [2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, and thyroid;
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric;
[4] Includes image guidance for freehand needle placement;
- [*] Combined modes are B/M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD
**] Coded Pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics
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#### Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form GE Vivid T8 with 8C-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------------|-------------------|---|----|----|---------------|------------|-------|--------------------|---------------------|------------------|-------|--|
| | | | | | Doppler Modes | | | | | | | |
| Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | PW | CW | Color | Color<br>M | Power | Combined<br>Modes* | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse** | Other | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal/OB | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal [1] | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | | |
| Small Organ (specify)[2] | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac [3] | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | P | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Thoracic/Pleural (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transcranial | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transorbital | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interventional Guidance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tissue Biopsy / Fluid Drainage | | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K141067; P1= previously cleared by FDA K121063;
P2 = previously cleared by FDA K133034
[1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urological; Notes:
[2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, and thyroid;
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric;
[4] Includes image guidance for freehand needle placement;
[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD
[**] Coded Pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics
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## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
### GE Vivid T8 with E8C-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | | |
|-----------------------------------|-------------------|----|----|----|---------------|---------|-------|---------------------|---------------------|------------------|---|-------|
| | | M | | | Doppler Modes | | | | | | | Other |
| <i>Anatomy/Region of Interest</i> | B | | PW | CW | Color | Color M | Power | Combined<br>Modes * | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse** | | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal/OB | P | P | P | | P | | P | P | P | P | | |
| Abdominal[1] | P | P | P | | P | | P | P | P | P | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (specify)[2] | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac [3] | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Thoracic/Pleural (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| <i>Exam Type, Means of Access</i> | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transcranial | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transorbital | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | P | P | P | | P | | P | P | P | P | | |
| Transvaginal | P | P | P | | P | | P | P | P | P | | |
| Intraoperative (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| <i>Interventional Guidance</i> | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tissue Biopsy / Fluid Drainage | P² | P² | P² | | P² | | P² | P² | P² | P² | 4 | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K141067; P = previously cleared by FDA K121063;
P2 = previously cleared by FDA K133034
[1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urological; Notes:
[2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, and thyroid;
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric;
[4] Includes image guidance for freehand needle placement;
- [*] Combined modes are B/M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD
- [**] Coded Pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics
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## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
#### GE Vivid T8 with 3Sc-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------------|-------------------|----|---------------|----|----|----|--------------------|---------------------|------------------|-------|---|
| Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | Doppler Modes | | | | Combined<br>Modes* | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse** | Other | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal/OB | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal[1] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
| Small Organ (specify)[2] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
| Cardiac[3] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Thoracic/Pleural (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transcranial | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
| Transorbital | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interventional Guidance | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tissue Biopsy / Fluid Drainage | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | 4 |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K141067; P= previously cleared by FDA K121063;
P2 = previously cleared by FDA K133034
[1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urological; Notes:
- [2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, and thyroid;
- [3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric;
- [4] Includes image guidance for freehand needle placement;
- [*] Combined modes are B/M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD
- ** ] Coded Pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics
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## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
#### GE Vivid T8 with 6S-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------------|-------------------|---|----------------|---|------------|---------------|-------------------|---------|---------|-------|--|--|
| | | | | | | Doppler Modes | Combined Harmonic | Coded | | | | |
| Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | PW<br>CW Color | | Color<br>M | Power | Modes* | Imaging | Pulse** | Other | | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal/OB | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P | P | P | | |
| Abdominal[1] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P | P | P | | |
| Small Organ (specify)[2] | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiacl3] | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P | P | P | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Thoracic/Pleural (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transcranial | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transorbital | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interventional Guidance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tissue Biopsy / Fluid Drainage | | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K141067; P = previously cleared by FDA K121063;
P2 = previously cleared by FDA K133034
[1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urological; Notes:
[2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, and thyroid;
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric;
[4] Includes image guidance for freehand needle placement;
- [*] Combined modes are B/M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD
[**] Coded Pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics
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# Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
### GE Vivid T8 with 12S-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------------|-------------------|----|----|----|------------------------|---------|-------|--------------------|---------------------|------------------|-------|
| Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | PW | CW | Doppler Modes<br>Color | Color M | Power | Combined<br>Modes* | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse** | Other |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal/OB | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal[1] | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | N |
| Pediatric | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | N |
| Small Organ (specify)[2] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | N |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | N |
| Peripheral Vascular | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | N |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Thoracic/Pleural (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transcranial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transorbital | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interventional Guidance | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tissue Biopsy / Fluid Drainage | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K141067; P1= previously cleared by FDA K121063;
P2 = previously cleared by FDA K133034
[1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urological; Notes:
[2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, and thyroid;
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric;
[4] Includes image guidance for freehand needle placement;
- [*] Combined modes are B/M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD
**] Coded Pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics
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# Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
#### GE Vivid T8 with 6Tc-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | |
|-----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---------------|----|-------|------------|-------|--------------------|---------------------|------------------|-------|
| Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | Doppler Modes | | | | | Combined<br>Modes* | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse** | Other |
| | | | PW | CW | Color | Color<br>M | Power | | | | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal/OB | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal[1] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (specify)[2] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Thoracic/Pleural (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| <i>Exam Type, Means of Access</i> | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transcranial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transorbital | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P | P | P | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interventional Guidance | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tissue Biopsy / Fluid Drainage | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K141067; P= previously cleared by FDA K121063;
P2 = previously cleared by FDA K133034
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urological;
[2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, and thyroid;
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric;
[4] Includes image guidance for freehand needle placement;
* | Combined modes are B/M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD
* ] Coded Pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics
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# Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
### GE Vivid T8 with P2D Transducer
Intended Use: Ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------------|-------------------|---|----|----|---------------|------------|-------|--------------------|---------|---------------|-------|
| | | M | | | Doppler Modes | | | | | | |
| Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | | PW | CW | Color | Color<br>M | Power | Combined Harmonic* | Imaging | Coded Pulse** | Other |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal/OB | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal[1] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (specify)[2] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | P | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Thoracic/Pleural (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transcranial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transorbital | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interventional Guidanceof | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tissue Biopsy / Fluid Drainage | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K141067; P = previously cleared by FDA K121063;
P2 = previously cleared by FDA K133034
[1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urological; Notes:
[2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, and thyroid;
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric;
[4] Includes image guidance for freehand needle placement;
- [*] Combined modes are B/M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD
[**] Coded Pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics
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# Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
#### GE Vivid T8 with L6-12-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------------|-------------------|---|----|----|---------------|------------|-------|----|----|---------------------|---------------------|------------------|-------|
| | | | | | Doppler Modes | | | | | Combined<br>Modes * | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse** | Other |
| Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | PW | CW | Color | Color<br>M | Power | | | | | | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal/OB | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal[1] | P | P | P | | P | | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | | P | | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Small Organ (specify)[2] | P | P | P | | P | | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | P | P | P | | P | | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | P | P | | P | | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | | P | | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | P | P | P | | P | | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Thoracic/Pleural (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transcranial | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transorbital | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interventional Guidance | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tissue Biopsy / Fluid Drainage | P2 | | P2 | | P2 | | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | | 4 | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K141067; P= previously cleared by FDA K121063;
P2 = previously cleared by FDA K133034
[1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urological; Notes:
- [2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, and thyroid;
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric;
[4] Includes image guidance for freehand needle placement;
- [*] Combined modes are B/M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD
[**] Coded Pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics
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## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
### GE Vivid T8 with 9L-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------------|-------------------|----|---------------|----|-------|---------|-------|--------------------|---------------------|------------------|-------|
| | | | Doppler Modes | | | | | | | | |
| Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | PW | CW | Color | Color M | Power | Combined<br>Modes* | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse** | Other |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal/OB | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal[1] | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | |
| Pediatric | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | |
| Small Organ (specify)[2] | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | p¹ | |
| Thoracic/Pleural (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transcranial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transorbital | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interventional Guidanceof | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tissue Biopsy / Fluid Drainage | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | 4 |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K141067; P= previously cleared by FDA K121063;
P2 = previously cleared by FDA K133034
[1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urological; Notes:
[2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, and thyroid;
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric;
[4] Includes image guidance for freehand needle placement;
- [*] Combined modes are B/M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD
[**] Coded Pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics
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# Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
## GE Vivid T8 with 12L-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------------|-------------------|----|---------------|----|-------|---------|-------|--------------------|---------------------|------------------|-------|
| Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | Doppler Modes | | | | | | | | |
| | | | PW | CW | Color | Color M | Power | Combined<br>Modes* | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse** | Other |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal/OB | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal[1] | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | |
| Pediatric | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | |
| Small Organ (specify)[2] | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | P¹ | |
| Thoracic/Pleural (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transcranial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transorbital | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interventional Guidanceof | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tissue Biopsy / Fluid Drainage | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | 4 |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K141067; P = previously cleared by FDA K121063;
P2 = previously cleared by FDA K133034
[1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urological; Notes:
[2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, and thyroid;
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric;
[4] Includes image guidance for freehand needle placement;
- [*] Combined modes are B/M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD
[**] Coded Pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics
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# 510(k) Summary
| In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided: | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Date: | January 12, 2016…
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.