K181985 · GE Healthcare · IYN · Nov 15, 2018 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K181985
Device Name
Voluson E6, Voluson E8, Voluson E10
Applicant
GE Healthcare
Product Code
IYN · Radiology
Decision Date
Nov 15, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1550
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
AI Performance
Output
Algorithm
Acceptance
Observed
Dev DS
Dev Readers
Test DS
Test Readers
Fetal brain anatomy diagnosis
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Adnexal mass risk assessment
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Shear wave elastography
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Indications for Use
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 (including GYN); Transrectal
Device Story
Voluson E6, E8, and E10 are mobile, full-featured Track 3 ultrasound systems for general radiology and OB/GYN. They process signals from various linear, curved linear, and matrix phased array transducers (mechanical/electronic scanning) to produce real-time 2D, 3D, and 4D images. Operated by clinicians in clinical settings, the system provides high-performance imaging, analysis, and DICOM networking. Outputs include diagnostic images and measurements displayed on a console monitor. Clinical decision-making is supported by features like Shear Wave Elastography, IOTA Adnex Model (risk probability aid), and SonoCNS (fetal brain diagnosis). Benefits include accurate real-time visualization and diagnostic support for various anatomical regions.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data required. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including acoustic output measurements, biocompatibility, electrical/electromagnetic safety, and software verification/validation.
Technological Characteristics
Mobile console with keyboard, touch panel, and LCD display. Uses linear, curved linear, and matrix phased array transducers. Supports B, M, PW/CW Doppler, Color/Power Doppler, 3D/4D imaging, and Harmonic imaging. Complies with AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC60601-1-2, IEC60601-2-37, ISO10993-1, and NEMA UD 2. Connectivity via DICOM.
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis in fetal/OB, abdominal, GYN, pelvic, infertility monitoring, pediatric, small organ (breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes), neonatal/adult cephalic, cardiac, musculoskeletal, peripheral vascular, transvaginal, and transrectal applications.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system is a device that combines the features of continuous wave doppler-effect technology with pulsed-echo effect technology and is intended to determine stationary body tissue characteristics, such as depth or location of tissue interfaces or dynamic tissue characteristics such as velocity of blood or tissue motion. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Predicate Devices
Voluson E6_E8_E10 Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K172342)
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November 15, 2018
GE Healthcare Bryan Behn Regulatory Affairs Director 9900 Innovation Drive WAUWATOSA, WI 53226
Re: K181985
Trade/Device Name: Voluson E6, Voluson E8, Voluson E10 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYN, IYO, ITX Dated: October 30, 2018 Received: October 31, 2018
Dear Bryan 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 mav, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be avare that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Sincerely.
Hol 2. Nils
for Robert A. 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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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K181985
Device Name Voluson E6, Voluson E8, Voluson E10
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
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); Musculo-skeletal Conventional and Superficial; Peripheral Vascular; Transvaginal (including GYN); Transrectal
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| × 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 Voluson E Series system and for all of its probe/mode combinations. Combinations identified as "P" represents those previously cleared with another GE Ultrasound system. Combinations identified as "E" represents those previously cleared with another GE Ultrasound system and added via Appendix E of the FDA Ultrasound Guidance to this system. This modification does not add to indications to the previously cleared system level or transducer indications or clinical applications.
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#### Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson 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 | [5,6,9,11] | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6,9] | |
| Small Organ[2] | 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 | [5] | |
| Cardiac[3] | 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 | [5,6,9] | |
| Transvaginal[10] | 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
[1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic, Urology Notes:
[2] Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric
[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode
[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy
[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development
[8] Includes urology/prostate
[9] Elastography imaging- Elasticity
[10] Transvaginal includes GYN
[11] Shear Wave Elastography
[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD
[*] 4D color Doppler (only with eM6C probe)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health (OIR)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
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#### Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
#### Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10 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 | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [ 5,6] |
| Abdominal[1] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [ 5,6] |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ[2] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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
[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
#### Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10 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[7] | 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[10] | 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: [5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode
[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (3D/4D)
[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development
[8] Includes urology/prostate
[9] Elastography Imaging- Elasticity
[10] Transvaginal includes GYN
[*] 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 Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10 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>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 | [6] | |
| Abdominal[1] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ[2] | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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
[1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic, Urology Notes:
[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 Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10 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 [7] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [ 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 | [ 6,9] |
| Transvaginal [10] | 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
Notes: [6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D)
[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development
[8] Includes urology/prostate
[9] Elastography Imaging- Elasticity
[10] Transvaginal includes GYN
[*] 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
#### Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10 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[7] | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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, testes, 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
#### Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10 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<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 | [5,6] | |
| 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] | |
| Transvaginal[10] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [5,6] | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Notes: [5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode
[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (3D/4D)
[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development
[8] Includes urology/prostate
[10] Transvaginal includes GYN
[*] 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
#### Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10 with 9L-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 | [6] | |
| Abdominal[1] | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] | |
| Small Organ[2] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [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: [2] Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients
[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 Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10 with 11L-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 Doppler | CW Doppler | Color Doppler | Color M Doppler | Power Doppler | Combined Modes* | Harmonic Imaging | Coded Pulse | Other [Notes] | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics[7] | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal[1] | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6,9] | |
| Small Organ[2] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6,9] | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6,9] | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6,9] | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6,9] | |
| Other | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
[2] Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients Notes:
[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D)
[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 Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10 with C1-5-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 Doppler | CW Doppler | Color Doppler | Color M Doppler | Power Doppler | Combined Modes* | Harmonic Imaging | Coded Pulse | Other [Notes] | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics[7] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] | |
| Abdominal[1] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ[2] | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | 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
[1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic, Urology Notes:
[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 Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10 with ML6-15-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] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal[1] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6,9] |
| Small Organ[2] | 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.