K180599 · GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics · IYN · May 2, 2018 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K180599
Device Name
Venue
Applicant
GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics
Product Code
IYN · Radiology
Decision Date
May 2, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1550
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Venue is a general purpose diagnostic ultrasound system for use by qualified healthcare professionals. The clinical environments where the Venue can be used include critical care and emergency room environments, as well as point-of care areas in offices, clinical and hospital settings for diagnosis of patients. The Venue is intended for ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis of the human body and fluid for multiple clinical applications including: abdominal (GYN and Urology), thoracic/pleural, ophthalmic, Fetal/Organ (including breast, testes, thyroid). Peripheral vascular, neonatal and adult cephalic, musculoskeletal (conventional and superficial), cardiac (adults and pediatric), Transvaginal, Transesophageal, and imaging guidance of interventional procedures (e.g. Nerve block, vascular access).
Device Story
Venue is a mobile, general-purpose diagnostic ultrasound system for point-of-care use by clinicians. It acquires, processes, and displays ultrasound images using various linear, convex, and phased array transducers. The system features a high-resolution multi-touch screen and battery operation for portability. It supports standard imaging modes (B, M, Doppler, etc.) and includes automated tools to simplify clinical workflows, such as the eFAST navigation tool and review summary. An optional ECG module allows synchronization of images with ECG traces for specific timing. The device supports DICOM for image storage and archiving. It is used for diagnostic imaging and interventional guidance (e.g., needle/catheter placement). By providing real-time visualization and automated measurements, the device assists clinicians in rapid assessment and decision-making in critical care and emergency environments.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies were required to support substantial equivalence. The device was evaluated through non-clinical bench testing, including acoustic output, biocompatibility, cleaning/disinfection effectiveness, and thermal, electrical, electromagnetic, and mechanical safety testing in compliance with standards such as AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC60601-1-2, and NEMA UD 2.
Technological Characteristics
Mobile ultrasound system with high-resolution color LCD monitor and multi-touch interface. Employs linear, convex, and phased array transducers. Supports B, M, PW/CW Doppler, Color/Power Doppler, and harmonic imaging. Connectivity includes wireless communication and DICOM support. Biocompatible patient-contact materials. Electrical safety per AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1; electromagnetic compatibility per IEC60601-1-2; acoustic output per NEMA UD 2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for qualified healthcare professionals to perform diagnostic ultrasound imaging, measurement, and analysis of the human body and fluid in critical care, emergency, office, clinical, and hospital settings. Applications include abdominal, thoracic/pleural, ophthalmic, fetal/obstetric, small organ (breast, testes, thyroid), peripheral vascular, neonatal/adult cephalic, pediatric, musculoskeletal, and cardiac imaging, as well as interventional guidance (nerve block, vascular access).
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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GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics, LLC GE Healthcare % Tracey Ortiz Regulatory Affairs Director 9900 W. Innovation Drive WAUWATOSA WI 53226
Re: K180599
Trade/Device Name: Venue Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYN, IYO, ITX Dated: March 7, 2018 Received: March 8, 2018
Dear Tracey Ortiz:
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.
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May 2, 2018
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Sincerely,
Michael D. O'Hara For
Robert Ochs, Ph.D. Director Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K180599
Device Name
Venue
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Venue is a general purpose diagnostic ultrasound system for use by qualified healthcare professionals. The clinical environments where the Venue can be used include critical care and emergency room environments, as well as point-of care areas in offices, clinical and hospital settings for diagnosis of patients.
The Venue is intended for ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis of the human body and fluid for multiple clinical applications including: abdominal (GYN and Urology), thoracic/pleural, ophthalmic, Fetal/Organ (including breast, testes, thyroid). Peripheral vascular, neonatal and adult cephalic, musculoskeletal (conventional and superficial), cardiac (adults and pediatric), Transvaginal, Transesophageal, and imaging guidance of interventional procedures (e.g. Nerve block, vascular access).
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X 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 Venue. Combinations identified "P" represents those previously cleared with another GE Ultrasound system. Combinations identified as "N" are new.
The following Indication for Use forms are appended:
System: Venue Transducer: 3Sc-RS Transducer: 9L-RS Transducer: C1-5-RS Transducer: 8C-RS Transducer: E8C-RS Transducer: 12L-RS Transducer: L12n-RS Transducer: 6Tc-RS
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GE Healthcare 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
| 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 |
|----------------------------------------------------|----|----|---------------|---------------|------------------|--------------------|------------------|----------------------|---------------------|-----------------|-------|
| Ophthalmic | P | | | | P | | P | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Abdominal [1] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Small Organ [2] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Adult Cephalic | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Pediatric Cardiac | P | P | P | P | P | P | P2 | P | P | P2 | 6 |
| Adult Cardiac | P | P | P | P | P | P | P2 | P | P | P2 | 6 |
| 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 [3] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | | N | P2 | P2 | 6 |
| Transrectal | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Transvaginal | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Interventional Guidance | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Vascular Access (IV, PICC) | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | 5,7 |
| Nonvascular [5] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | 5,7 |
### GE Venue Ultrasound System
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K170714; P1 = previously cleared by FDA K163596; P2 = previously cleared by FDA K161706;
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urology (includes prostate);
[2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, thyroid;
[3] Including detection of fluid and pleural motion/sliding;
[4] Nonvascular includes nerve block or biopsy;
[5] Biopsy bracket available;
[6] Combined modes as defined in [*], but exclude B/Power/PWD, and include: B/CWD, B/Color/CWD;
[7] Image guidance supports freehand needle/catheter placement;
[*] Combined modes are: B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/Power/PWD;
[+] Coded pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics;
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# GE Healthcare
510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
### GE Venue with 3Sc-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 |
| Ophthalmic | P | | | | P | | P | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Abdominal [1] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Pediatric | P1 | P1 | P1 | | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | P1 | | |
| Small Organ [2] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Pediatric Cardiac | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | 6 |
| Adult Cardiac | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | 6 |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Thoracic/Pleural [3] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interventional Guidance | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Vascular Access (IV, PICC) | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | | 7 |
| Nonvascular [5] | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K170714; P1 = previously cleared by FDA K163596; P2 = previously cleared by FDA K161706;
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urology (includes prostate);
[2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, thyroid;
[3] Including detection of fluid and pleural motion/sliding;
[4] Nonvascular includes nerve block or biopsy;
[5] Biopsy bracket available;
[6] Combined modes as defined in [*], but exclude B/Power/PWD, and include: B/CWD,
B/Color/CWD:
[7] Image quidance supports freehand needle/catheter placement;
[*] Combined modes are: B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/Power/PWD;
[ +] Coded pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics;
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## GE Venue with 9L-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 |
| Ophthalmic | N | | | | N | | N | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics | N | N | N | | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Abdominal [1] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Small Organ [2] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | N | P2 | N | P2 | P2 | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric Cardiac | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Adult Cardiac | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Thoracic/Pleural [3] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interventional Guidance | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Vascular Access (IV, PICC) | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 5,7 |
| Nonvascular [5] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 5,7 |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K170714; P1 = previously cleared by FDA K163596; P2 = previously cleared by FDA K161706;
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urology (includes prostate);
[2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, thyroid;
[3] Including detection of fluid and pleural motion/sliding;
[4] Nonvascular includes nerve block or biopsy;
[5] Biopsy bracket available;
[6] Combined modes as defined in [*], but exclude B/Power/PWD, and include: B/CWD,
B/Color/CWD:
[7] Image quidance supports freehand needle/catheter placement;
[*] Combined modes are: B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/Power/PWD;
[+] Coded pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics.
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## GE Healthcare
510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
### GE Venue with C1-5-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 |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics | P | 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 | P | |
| Small Organ [2] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric Cardiac | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Adult Cardiac | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Thoracic/Pleural [3] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interventional Guidance | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Vascular Access (IV, PICC) | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 7 |
| Nonvascular [5] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 7 |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K170714; P1 = previously cleared by FDA K163596; P2 = previously cleared by FDA K161706;
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urology (includes prostate);
[2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, thyroid;
[3] Including detection of fluid and pleural motion/sliding;
[4] Nonvascular includes nerve block or biopsy;
[5] Biopsy bracket available;
[6] Combined modes as defined in [*], but exclude B/Power/PWD, and include: B/CWD,
B/Color/CWD:
[7] Image quidance supports freehand needle/catheter placement;
[*] Combined modes are: B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/Power/PWD;
[↓] Coded pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics.
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# GE Healthcare
510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
### GE Venue with 8C-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 | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal [1] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Small Organ [2] | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Adult Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Pediatric Cardiac | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | N | P2 | P2 | | |
| Adult Cardiac | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | N | P2 | P2 | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | N | P2 | P2 | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Thoracic/Pleural [3] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interventional Guidance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Vascular Access (IV, PICC) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Nonvascular [5] | N | N | N | | N | N | N | N | N | N | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K170714; P1 = previously cleared by FDA K163596; P2 = previously cleared by FDA K161706;
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urology (includes prostate);
[2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, thyroid;
[3] Including detection of fluid and pleural motion/sliding;
[4] Nonvascular includes nerve block or biopsy;
[5] Biopsy bracket available;
[6] Combined modes as defined in [*], but exclude B/Power/PWD, and include: B/CWD,
B/Color/CWD:
[7] Image quidance supports freehand needle/catheter placement;
[*] Combined modes are: B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/Power/PWD;
[↓] Coded pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics.
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#### Mode of Operation Clinical Application Color Color M PW CW Power Combined Harmonic Coded Other B M Doppler Doppler Doppler Doppler Doppler Modes[*] lmaqinq Anatomy/Region of Interest Pulse * Ophthalmic Fetal / Obstetrics P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Abdominal [1] Pediatric Small Organ [2] Neonatal Cephalic Adult Cephalic Pediatric Cardiac Adult Cardiac Peripheral Vascular Musculo-skeletal Conventional Musculo-skeletal Superficial Thoracic/Pleural [3] Exam Type, Means of Access Transesophageal b P P P P P Р b b Transrectal P P P P P P P P P Transvaginal Interventional Guidance Vascular Access (IV, PICC) Nonvascular [5]
### GE Venue with E8C-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K170714; P1 = previously cleared by FDA K163596; P2 = previously cleared by FDA K161706;
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urology (includes prostate);
[2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, thyroid;
[3] Including detection of fluid and pleural motion/sliding;
[4] Nonvascular includes nerve block or biopsy;
[5] Biopsy bracket available;
[6] Combined modes as defined in [*], but exclude B/Power/PWD, and include: B/CWD, B/Color/CWD:
[7] Image guidance supports freehand needle/catheter placement;
[*] Combined modes are: B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/Power/PWD;
[↓] Coded pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics.
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GE Healthcare 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
| | 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 |
| Ophthalmic | P | | | | P | | P | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal [1] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Small Organ [2] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | N | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric Cardiac | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Adult Cardiac | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Thoracic/Pleural [3] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interventional Guidance | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Vascular Access (IV, PICC) | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 5,7 |
| Nonvascular [5] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | 5,7 |
### GE Venue with 12L-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K170714; P1 = previously cleared by FDA K163596; P2 = previously cleared by FDA K161706;
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urology (includes prostate);
[2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, thyroid;
[3] Including detection of fluid and pleural motion/sliding;
[4] Nonvascular includes nerve block or biopsy;
[5] Biopsy bracket available;
[6] Combined modes as defined in [*], but exclude B/Power/PWD, and include: B/CWD, B/Color/CWD:
[7] Image guidance supports freehand needle/catheter placement;
[*] Combined modes are: B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/Power/PWD;
[+] Coded pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics.
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GE Healthcare 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
| | 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 |
| Ophthalmic | P | | | | P | | P | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal [1] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Small Organ [2] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | P1 | P1 | N | | P1 | N | P1 | P1 | P1 | N | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric Cardiac | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Adult Cardiac | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Thoracic/Pleural [3] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interventional Guidance | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Vascular Access (IV, PICC) | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | 5,7 |
| Nonvascular [5] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | 5,7 |
### GE Venue with L12n-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K170714; P1 = previously cleared by FDA K163596; P2 = previously cleared by FDA K161706;
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urology (includes prostate);
[2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, thyroid;
[3] Including detection of fluid and pleural motion/sliding;
[4] Nonvascular includes nerve block or biopsy;
[5] Biopsy bracket available;
[6] Combined modes as defined in [*], but exclude B/Power/PWD, and include: B/CWD, B/Color/CWD:
[7] Image guidance supports freehand needle/catheter placement;
[*] Combined modes are: B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/Power/PWD;
[+] Coded pulse is for digitally encoded harmonics.
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GE Healthcare 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
| Clinical Application<br>Anatomy/Region of Interest | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------|----|-------------------|------------|------------|---------------|-----------------|---------------|-------------------|------------------|---------------|-------|
| | B | M | PW Doppler | CW Doppler | Color Doppler | Color M Doppler | Power Doppler | Combined Modes[*] | Harmonic Imaging | Coded Pulse • | Other |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal [1] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ [2] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cardiac | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | N | P2 | P2 | 6 |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Thoracic/Pleural [3] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | P2 | N | P2 | P2 | 6 |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Interventional Guidance | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Vascular Access (IV, PICC) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Nonvascular [5] | | | | | | | | | | | |
### GE Venue with 6Tc-RS Transducer
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K170714; P1 = previously cleared by FDA K163596; P2 = previously cleared by FDA K161706;
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes GYN and Urology (includes prostate);
[2] Small Organ includes breast, testes, thyroid;
[3] Including detection of fluid and pleural motion/sliding;
[4] Nonvascular includes nerve block or biopsy;
[5] Biopsy bracket available;
[6] Combined modes as defined in [*], but exclude B/Power/PWD, and include: B/CWD,
B/Color/CWD;
[7] Image guidance supports freehand needle/catheter placement;
[*] Combined modes are: B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/Power/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:<br>Submitter: | March 6, 2018<br>GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics<br>9900 Innovation Drive<br>Wauwatosa, WI 53226 |
| Primary Contact Person: | Tracey Ortiz<br>Regulatory Affairs Director<br>GE Healthcare<br>T:(262)470-1003<br>F:(414)918-8275 |
| Secondary Contact Person: | Karin Shimoni<br>Regulatory Affairs Leader<br>GE Healthcare |
| Device Trade Name:<br>Common/Usual Name:<br>Classification Names: | Venue<br>Diagnostic Ultrasound System<br>Class II<br>Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System. 21CFR 892.1550 90- |
| Product Code: | IYN; Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System, 21CFR 892.1560,<br>90-IYO; Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer, 21 CFR 892.1570,<br>90-ITX |
| Primary Predicate Device:<br>Secondary Predicate<br>Device(s): | Venue (K170714)<br>LOGIQ e (K151028)<br>Vivid iq (K161706)<br>LOGIQ P9 and LOGIQ P7 (K163596) |
| Device Description: | The proposed Venue system is a general-purpose, Track 3,<br>diagnostic ultrasound device, intended for ultrasound imaging,<br>measurement and analysis of the human body and fluid that<br>provides digital acquisition, processing and display capabilities.<br>Venue can be used in offices, clinical areas and hospitals.<br>The Venue is a mobile system with a small footprint that easily<br>fits into tight spaces and positioned to accommodate the<br>sometimes-awkward work settings of the point of care user.<br>The Venue has a high resolution color LCD monitor, with a<br>simple, multi-touch user interface that makes the system intuitive.<br>The single surface screen can be cleaned with disinfectants.<br>Articulated monitor arm enables flexible display positions in |
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order to be accessible and clearly visible in both user-standing and sitting positions.
The proposed Venue has the capability for displaying the patient's ECG trace synchronized to the scanned image. This allows the user to view an image from a specific time of the ECG signal. The ECG signal can be input directly from the patient or as an output from an ECG monitoring device. ECG is not intended for monitoring or diagnosis.
The Venue has a battery that allows for scanning without the need to plug in to an electrical outlet. The system is capable of wireless communication and a barcode reader is available to be used as an input device. System meets DICOM requirements to support users image storage and archiving needs and allows for output to printing devices. The user documentation is available via electronic media.
The Venue utilizes a variety of linear, convex, and phased array transducers which provide high imaging capability, supporting all standard acquisition modes. Some biopsy kits are available for needle-guidance procedures. The system includes several automated tools designed to simplify and shorten the workflow time of the healthcare professional for some common assessments.
- The Venue is a general purpose diagnostic ultrasound system for Intended Use: use by qualified healthcare professionals. The clinical environments where the Venue can be used include critical care and emergency room environments, as well as point-of care areas in offices, clinical and hospital settings for diagnosis of patients. The Venue is intended for ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis of the human body and fluid for multiple clinical applications including: abdominal (GYN and Urology), thoracic/pleural, ophthalmic, Fetal/OB, Small Organ (including breast, testes, thyroid), Peripheral vascular, neonatal and adult cephalic, pediatric, musculoskeletal (conventional and superficial), cardiac (adults and pediatric), Transrectal, Transvaginal, Transesophageal, and imaging guidance of interventional procedures (e.g. Nerve block, vascular access).
- Technology: The Venue employs the same fundamental scientific technology as its predicate devices.
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GE Healthcare 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
| Determination of<br>Substantial Equivalence: | Comparison to Predicate Devices |
|----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | The Venue system is substantially equivalent to the predicate<br>devices with regards to intended use, imaging capabilities,<br>technological characteristics and safety and effectiveness. |
| | The systems are all intended for ultrasound imaging,<br>measurement and analysis of the human body and fluid<br>for multiple clinical applications. The Venue and predicate Venue (K170714) have similar<br>clinical indications for use however the proposed Venue<br>has the Transesophageal indication which has been<br>cleared on predicate Vivid iq (K161706). Proposed Venue<br>has removed Pinpoint™ GT Technology SW. The Venue and predicate Venue (K170714) have identical<br>imaging modes. The Venue and predicate Venue (K170714) systems<br>transducers are similar, except for adding 6Tc-RS, cleared<br>in Vivid iq (K161706), and adding clinical applications to<br>the 9L-RS, C1-5-RS, 8C-RS, 12L-RS and L12n-RS<br>probes. Automated features cleared on predicate Venue<br>(K170714) have improvements, to assist the user<br>workflow. Addition of the ECG module for ECG trace/image<br>synchronization that was cleared with predicate LOGIQ e<br>(K151028). Adding eFAST Navigation Tool and Review Summary<br>feature that automates the workflow for the eFAST exam<br>that can be done manually. The Venue and predicate Venue (K170714) have similar<br>capability in…
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.