Published clinical literature (approx. 100 articles); Published professional clinical guidelines (20 guidelines)
Clinical literature and practice guidelines were used to support expanded indications for use, including pediatric use, use in patients with active implants, use in pregnant women, and the use of the device as an aid in the assessment of liver fibrosis and hepatic steatosis in patients with confirmed or suspected liver disease.
Clinical literature review; Practice guidelines; Pediatric population; Liver fibrosis; Hepatic steatosis; Labeling expansion
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
Literature review of probe use by patient morphology; Retrospective clinical literature review
Safety and effectiveness of probe use (S+, M+, XL+) across various patient morphologies and age groups
Literature review of pediatric use; Retrospective clinical literature review
Pediatric patients with confirmed or suspected liver disease; Sample Size: 6,866 patients (6,573 for diagnosis; 293 for monitoring)
Not applicable for this study
Effectiveness of FibroScan as an aid to diagnosis and monitoring in pediatric populations
Literature review of clinical claims (fibrosis/steatosis); Meta-analyses and longitudinal studies
Patients with liver disease; Sample Size: >40,000 (fibrosis); ~12,900 (steatosis)
Not applicable for this study
Correlation between LSM and fibrosis/cirrhosis; correlation between CAP and steatosis
Indications for Use
The FibroScan® device (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, 230, and 630) is intended to measure liver stiffness (E) using Vibration Controlled Transient Elastography™ (VCTE™) at 50 Hz shear wave frequency and liver ultrasound attenuation coefficient (CAP™)* at 3.5 MHz. FibroScan® 630 Expert is also intended to measure spleen stiffness using VCTE™ at 100 Hz shear wave frequency. FibroScan liver stiffness measurements (LSM) by VCTE™ may aid the physician in determining the likelihood of cirrhosis and may be used, taken in context with other clinical and laboratory data, as an aid in the assessment of liver fibrosis. FibroScan CAP™ measurements may be used, taken in context with other clinical and laboratory data, as an aid in the assessment of hepatic steatosis. FibroScan® is indicated as a non-invasive aid for the clinical management, diagnosis, and monitoring of adult and pediatric patients with confirmed or suspected liver disease, as part of an overall assessment of the liver. Results in the pediatic population should be interpreted while considering the clinical condition and the overall patient profile. The FibroScan® device is intended for use by healthcare professionals in hospitals, clinics or any facility where healthcare is provided.
Device Story
FibroScan system uses Vibration-Controlled Transient Elastography (VCTE) to measure liver/spleen stiffness and ultrasound attenuation (CAP) to estimate hepatic steatosis. System includes a unit and handheld probe with a mechanical vibrator; probe generates low-amplitude elastic waves (50 Hz liver; 100 Hz spleen) traveling through skin/intercostal space. Ultrasound tracks shear wave speed to estimate tissue stiffness. Used in hospitals/clinics by healthcare professionals. Output displayed on system unit; clinicians interpret results alongside clinical/laboratory data to assess fibrosis/steatosis/cirrhosis. Benefits include non-invasive monitoring and diagnosis of liver disease.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only; no new hardware or software performance impact. Clinical claims supported by literature review (~100 articles, 20 guidelines). Effectiveness of probe use by morphology supported by 41 papers (n=8,570). Pediatric use supported by 30 papers (n=6,866). Suspected liver disease assessment supported by 10 studies (n=5,650). Fibrosis/steatosis correlation supported by meta-analyses (>40,000 patients). Safety in pregnant/implant patients supported by 5 studies (n=752).
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients with confirmed or suspected liver disease. Used as a non-invasive aid for clinical management, diagnosis, and monitoring of liver fibrosis, hepatic steatosis, and likelihood of cirrhosis, as part of an overall liver assessment.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system is a device intended to project a pulsed sound beam into body tissue to determine the depth or location of the tissue interfaces and to measure the duration of an acoustic pulse from the transmitter to the tissue interface and back to the receiver. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A biopsy needle guide kit intended for use with an ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
Predicate Devices
FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630) (K203273)
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Echosens % Zvi Ladin Principal Boston MedTech Advisors Inc. 990 Washington Street, Suite #204 DEDHAM MA 02026
Re: K223902
Trade/Device Name: FibroScan® device (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, 230, and 630) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYO, ITX Dated: December 21, 2022 Received: December 28, 2022
Dear Zvi Ladin:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware 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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Yanna Kang, Ph.D. Assistant Director Mammography and Ultrasound Team DHT8C: Division of Radiological Imaging and Radiation Therapy Devices OHT8: Office of Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K223902
#### Device Name
FibroScan® device (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, 230, and 630)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The FibroScan® device (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, 230, and 630) is intended to measure liver stiffness (E) using Vibration Controlled Transient Elastography™ (VCTE™) at 50 Hz shear wave frequency and liver ultrasound attenuation coefficient (CAP™)* at 3.5 MHz. FibroScan® 630 Expert is also intended to measure spleen stiffness using VCTE™ at 100 Hz shear wave frequency.
FibroScan liver stiffness measurements (LSM) by VCTE™ may aid the physician in determining the likelihood of cirrhosis and may be used, taken in context with other clinical and laboratory data, as an aid in the assessment of liver fibrosis. FibroScan CAP™ measurements may be used, taken in context with other clinical and laboratory data, as an aid in the assessment of hepatic steatosis.
FibroScan® is indicated as a non-invasive aid for the clinical management, diagnosis, and monitoring of adult and pediatric patients with confirmed or suspected liver disease, as part of an overall assessment of the liver. Results in the pediatic population should be interpreted while considering the clinical condition and the overall patient profile.
The FibroScan® device is intended for use by healthcare professionals in hospitals, clinics or any facility where healthcare is provided.
*CAP™ refers to ultrasound attenuation coefficient (originally defined as Controlled Attenuation Parameter). CAPTM on S+ probe is only available with SmartExam capability.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| ☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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## 510(K) Summary Echosens' FibroScan® System
## Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared:
| Manufacturer: | Echosens<br>6 rue Ferrus, Paris, France, 75014<br>Telephone: +33 1 44 82 78 56<br>Fax: +33 1 44 82 78 60 | | |
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| Contact Person: | Zvi Ladin, Ph.D.<br>Principal<br>Boston MedTech Advisors, Inc.<br>990 Washington Street; Suite #204<br>Dedham, MA 02026<br>Telephone: (781) 407 0900 x104<br>Fax: (781) 407 0901<br>Email: zladin@bmtadvisors.com | | |
| Date Prepared: | February 23, 2023 | | |
| Name of Device and Name/Address of Sponsor | | | |
#### Trade/Proprietary Name: FibroScan® device (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, 230, and 630) Common Name: Diagnostic Ultrasound System and Accessories
Classifications:
| Classification Name | Regulation | Product Code |
|---------------------------------------|------------------|--------------|
| Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System | 21 CFR §892.1560 | IYO |
| Diagnostic Ultrasonic Transducer | 21 CFR §892.1570 | ITX |
| Manufacturing Facility: | Echosens<br>6 rue Ferrus, Paris, France, 75014<br>Telephone: +33 1 44 82 78 56<br>Fax: +33 1 44 82 78 60 |
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| Establishment<br>Registration Number: | 3010258456 |
## Predicate Device
This submission claims substantial equivalence to the following predicate and reference devices:
- 1. Primary Predicate Device: Echosens's FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630), cleared on March 25, 2021 (#K203273)
- 2. Reference Device: Echosens's FibroScan® 230, cleared in on July 30, 2021 (#K212035)
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## Device Description
FibroScan® System consists of a system unit and a hand-held probe. It is based on Vibration-Controlled Transient Elastography (VCTE™) technology and is designed to perform non-invasive measurements of liver/spleen shear wave speed and estimate tissue stiffness. The probe, containing a mechanical vibrator, produces low-amplitude elastic waves that travel through the skin and intercostal space into the liver/spleen. Ultrasound is used to track the shear (elastic) wave, measure its speed and provide estimated stiffness. The results are displayed on the system unit.
The focus of this submission is the clearance of the FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, 230, and 630) with a streamlined IFU and updated labelling materials. FibroScan® has the same intended use as the predicate and reference FibroScan systems. However, this submission is expanding the indications for use of the system, to be used with other clinical and laboratory data, as an aid in determining the likelihood of cirrhosis, in the assessment of liver fibrosis and in the assessment of hepatic steatosis. Additionally, the IFU is expanding its indications to patients with confirmed or suspected liver disease. The contraindications of the system for patients with pregnancy and/or active implants were removed. Instead, a warning statement was included in the device labeling regarding the lack of extensive studies of such populations and the resulting possible impact on patient risk and measurement reliability. These changes, among others, are based on comprehensive clinical literature and practice guideline support.
Although there have been no significant changes to the software, this clearance includes an updated version of the FibroScan® software for all models.
## Comparison of Technological Characteristics
All systems in the FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, 230, and 630) have the same fundamental scientific technology, basic design, operating principles, general user interface, and basic software specifications. There are no differences in the device hardware and probes compared to its predicate and reference FibroScan systems.
FibroScan® Family of Products is substantially equivalent to the FibroScan® systems cleared by 510(k) #K203273 and #K212035. Table 1 provides a detailed comparison of the candidate, predicate, and reference devices. All systems provide 50Hz shear wave speed measurements and estimates of tissue stiffness in the liver using the S+, M+, and XL+ transducers. Additionally, all systems provide CAP, designed to estimate the ultrasound attenuation at the frequency of 3.5MHz.
The technological characteristics of the FibroScan® Family of Products in this submission are substantially equivalent to the predicate and reference devices.
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# Recognized Consensus Standards Used
Non-clinical testing to assure compliance with acoustic output, biocompatibility, cleaning, and disinfection effectiveness as well as thermal, electromagnetic and mechanical safety were performed and have been found to conform to applicable standards. The system complies with the following standards:
- IEC 60601-2-37: Medical Electrical Equipment Part 2-37: Particular Requirements for . The Basic Safety And Essential Performance Of Ultrasonic Medical Diagnostic And Monitoring Equipment; Edition 2.1 2015.
- . NEMA UD: Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment Revision 3; 2-2004 (R2009).
- IEC 62127-1: Ultrasonics -- Hydrophones -- Part 1: Measurement and Characterization of . Medical Ultrasonic Fields Up To 40 Mhz; Edition 1.1 2013-02.
- . IEC 62127-2: Ultrasonics -- Hydrophones -- Part 2: Calibration for Ultrasonic Fields Up To 40 Mhz: Edition 1.1 2013-02.
- . IEC 62127-03:Ultrasonics -- Hydrophones -- Part 3: Properties of Hydrophones for Ultrasonic Fields Up To 40 Mhz; Edition 1.1 2013-05.
- . IEC 61161: Ultrasonics -- Power Measurement -- Radiation Force Balances and Performance Requirements; Edition 3.0 2013-01.
- . AAMI / ANSI ES60601-1: Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, Mod); 2005/(R) 2012.
- . IEC 60601-1-2: Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-2: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility -Requirements And Tests; Edition 4: 2014-02.
- . IEC 60601-1-6: Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-6: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Usability; Edition 3.1 2013-10
- IEC 62366-1 Edition 1.0 2015-02: . Engineering To Medical Devices.
- IEC 62304: Medical Device Software Software Life Cycle Processes: Edition 1.1 2015-. 06 CONSOLIDATED VERSION.
- ISO 14971 Second: Medical Devices Application of Risk Management To Medical . Devices: Third Edition 2019-12.
# Intended Use / Indications for Use
The FibroScan® device (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, 230, and 630) is intended to measure liver stiffness (E) using Vibration Controlled Transient Elastography™ (VCTE™) at 50 Hz shear wave frequency and liver ultrasound attenuation coefficient (CAP™)* at 3.5 MHz. FibroScan® 630 Expert is also intended to measure spleen stiffness using VCTE™ at 100 Hz shear wave frequency.
FibroScan liver stiffness measurements (LSM) by VCTE™ may aid the physician in determining the likelihood of cirrhosis and may be used, taken in context with other clinical and laboratory data, as an aid in the assessment of liver fibrosis. FibroScan CAP™ measurements may be used,
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taken in context with other clinical and laboratory data, as an aid in the assessment of hepatic steatosis.
FibroScan® is indicated as a non-invasive aid for the clinical management, diagnosis, and monitoring of adult and pediatric patients with confirmed or suspected liver disease, as part of an overall assessment of the liver. Results in the pediatric population should be interpreted while considering the clinical condition and the overall patient profile.
The FibroScan® device is intended for use by healthcare professionals in hospitals, clinics or any facility where healthcare is provided.
*CAP™ refers to ultrasound attenuation coefficient (originally defined as Controlled Attenuation Parameter). CAP™ on S+ probe is only available with SmartExam capability.
## Performance Data
No new hardware elements were included in the submission, and the new software version does not impact device performance. Therefore, no new performance data were required in support of the submission. The changes in the indications for use and labeling included in this submission are supported by a comprehensive clinical literature of approximately 100 published clinical literature articles and 20 supporting published professional guidelines. Papers used in support of the changes were focused on studies in which FibroScan® results are compared to the ground truth of liver biopsy.
The use of probes based on patient morphology rather than age is supported by 41 papers with ~8.570 patients. Of the 41 studies, the safe and effective use of the S+ probe on patients older than 18 was evaluated in 3 studies (n = 250 patients including healthy controls, patients with liver disease, and patients with cystic fibrosis); the safe and effective use of the M+ probe on patients younger than 14 was evaluated in 29 studies (n = 5,950 patients including healthy controls, Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), with fibrosis and/or steatosis, cystic fibrosis, obese without liver disease, chronic liver disease, intestinal failure, Hepatitis C, and liver transplant patients); and the safe and effective use of the XL+ Probe on patients younger than 18 was evaluated in = 2,369 patients including healthy controls, NAFLD, with fibrosis, Hepatitis C, and NASH). Use of probes on patients outside their indicated age limits, as documented in the numerous clinical publications, showed no adverse events related to probe use, supporting the safety of such use, as well as supported the effectiveness based on LSM, CAP, or both.
The use of FibroScan® as an aid to diagnosis and monitoring of pediatric patients is supported by 24 papers (n = 6,573) supporting the effectiveness of FibroScan® as an aid to diagnosis in pediatric population, and six additional papers (n = 293) supporting FibroScan® as an aid to monitoring in pediatric population. No adverse events related to performing FibroScan® examinations were recorded.
The effectiveness of the FibroScan® system in patients suspected of liver disease is supported by ten studies (n= 5,650 patients) assessing suspected patients (following their initial screening) using transient elastography (TE) as part of an overall assessment of the liver. The use of TE in
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patients suspected of liver disease is also supported by clinical quidelines. Similarly, the revision of the labeling for FibroScan® output interpretation by physicians "with appropriate training" is intended to reflect the current recommendations from clinical quidelines on the use of FibroScan® as an essential component of clinical care, following initial screening of suspected liver disease patients in a primary care clinical environment, followed by further assessment by physicians experienced in the management of liver diseases as necessary.
The added clinical claims in the IFU include the aid in assessment of liver fibrosis and hepatic steatosis, when taken in context with other clinical and laboratory data. Additionally, the claims include the aid in determining the likelihood of cirrhosis. The addition of the clinical claims to the IFU is supported by peer reviewed literature demonstrating the consistent and robust correlation between LSM and fibrosis and LSM as an indicator of cirrhosis (3 longitudinal studies (290 patients) and 18 meta-analyses totaling 369 studies (>40,000 patients)) as well as between CAP™ and steatosis (6 meta-analysis publications, tallying 138 studies with ~12,900 patients). The clinical utility is also strongly supported by professional society clinical guidelines.
The removal of the contraindication of the device for active implants and for pregnant women is supported by technical considerations addressing the acoustic and mechanical output of the electrodynamic actuator and ultrasound probe. In addition, removal of contraindications for active implants is supported by 2 studies with 141 patients and removal of contraindications for pregnant women is supported by 3 studies with 611 pregnant women. These studies showed the device performs effectively on these patient populations, with no adverse events. Moreover, a warning statement was included in the device labeling regarding the lack of extensive studies of such populations and the resulting possible impact on patient risk and measurement reliability.
The clinical literature review demonstrates that the FibroScan® Family of Products with updated labelling and indications for use are safe, effective, and substantially equivalent to the predicate and reference FibroScan® devices.
# Substantial Equivalence Discussion
The FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, 230, and 630) uses the same operating principle and materials, incorporates the same basic design, emits the same energy, acquires the same information, and has the same intended use as the predicate and reference FibroScan® devices (#K203273 and #K212035). The updated indications for use and labeling, do not raise new or different questions of safety or efficacy. The updated software version was verified and validated.
In summary, the conclusions drawn from the clinical review provided in this submission demonstrate that FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, 230, and 630) raises no new or different issues of safety or effectiveness and is substantially equivalent to its primary predicate device.
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| | Subject Device: | Primary Predicate Device: | Reference Device: |
| | FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, 230, and 630) | FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, 630) | FibroScan® 230 |
| 510(k) # (Clearance) | K223902 | K203273 | K212035 |
| Manufacturer | Echosens | Echosens | Echosens |
| Indications for Use | The FibroScan® device (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, 230, and 630) is intended to measure liver stiffness (E) using Vibration Controlled Transient Elastography™ (VCTE™) at 50 Hz shear wave frequency and liver ultrasound attenuation coefficient (CAP™)* at 3.5 MHz. FibroScan® 630 Expert is also intended to measure spleen stiffness using VCTE™ at 100 Hz shear wave frequency.<br><br>FibroScan liver stiffness measurements (LSM) by VCTE™ may aid the physician in determining the likelihood of cirrhosis and may be used, taken in context with other clinical and laboratory data, as an aid in the assessment of liver fibrosis. FibroScan CAP™ measurements may be used, taken in context with other clinical and laboratory data, as an aid in the assessment of hepatic steatosis.<br><br>FibroScan® is indicated as a non-invasive aid for the clinical management, diagnosis, and monitoring of adult and pediatric patients with confirmed or suspected liver disease, as part of an overall assessment of the liver. Results in the pediatric population should be interpreted while considering the clinical condition and the overall patient profile. | The FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630) is intended to provide shear wave speed measurements and estimates of tissue stiffness as well as ultrasound coefficient of attenuation (CAP: Controlled Attenuation Parameter) in internal structures of the body. The Shear wave speed and stiffness measurements may be used as an aid to clinical management of adult patients with liver disease.<br><br>The FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630) is indicated for non-invasive measurement in the liver of 50 Hz shear wave speed and estimates of stiffness as well as determining a 3.5 MHz ultrasound coefficient of attenuation (CAP: Controlled Attenuation Parameter).<br><br>The shear wave speed and stiffness, and CAP may be used as an aid to diagnosis and monitoring of adult patients with liver disease, as part of an overall assessment of the liver | The FibroScan® is intended to provide shear wave speed measurements and estimates of tissue stiffness as well as ultrasound coefficient of attenuation (CAP: Controlled Attenuation Parameter) in internal structures of the body. The Shear wave speed and stiffness measurements may be used as an aid to clinical management of adult patients with liver disease.<br><br>The FibroScan® is indicated for non-invasive measurement in the liver of 50 Hz shear wave speed and estimates of stiffness as well as determining a 3.5 MHz ultrasound coefficient of attenuation (CAP: Controlled Attenuation Parameter).<br><br>The shear wave speed and stiffness, and CAP may be used as an aid to diagnosis and monitoring of adult patients with liver disease, as part of an overall assessment of the liver.<br><br>Shear wave speed and stiffness, and CAP may be used as an aid in the clinical management of |
| | The FibroScan® device is intended for use<br>by healthcare professionals in hospitals,<br>clinics or any facility where healthcare is<br>provided.<br>* CAP TM refers to ultrasound attenuation<br>coefficient (originally defined as Controlled<br>Attenuation Parameter). CAPT™ on S+<br>probe is only available with SmartExam<br>capability. | Shear wave speed and stiffness,<br>and CAP* may be used as an aid<br>in the clinical management of<br>pediatric patients with liver<br>disease.<br>FibroScan® 630 (Expert) is also<br>indicated for noninvasive<br>measurement in the spleen of 100<br>Hz shear wave speed and<br>estimates of stiffness that may be<br>used as an aid to diagnosis,<br>monitoring and clinical<br>management of adult patients with<br>liver disease, as part of an overall<br>assessment of the liver.<br>*CAP for pediatric patients with<br>liver disease is only available with<br>SmartExam capability on<br>FibroScan® Models: 530<br>Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630 | pediatric patients with liver<br>disease. |
| Application | Abdominal | Abdominal | Abdominal |
| Imaging Modes | A-mode / M-mode<br>Transient Elastography/ Shear Wave /<br>(CAP TM) | A-mode / M-mode<br>Transient Elastography/ Shear<br>Wave / (CAP TM) | A-mode / M-mode<br>Transient Elastography/ Shear<br>Wave / (CAP TM) |
| Ultrasound | Piezoelectric ultrasound source | Piezoelectric ultrasound source | Piezoelectric ultrasound source |
| Probes | M+-probe (3.5 MHz)<br>XL+ probe (2.5 MHz)<br>S+ probe (5 MHz)<br>(single element ultrasound transducer) | M+-probe (3.5 MHz)<br>XL+ probe (2.5 MHz)<br>S+ probe (5 MHz)<br>(single element ultrasound<br>transducer) | M+-probe (3.5 MHz)<br>XL+ probe (2.5 MHz)<br>S+ probe (5 MHz)<br>(single element ultrasound<br>transducer) |
| Fixed Depth Method | S1 exam : 15-40 mm<br>S2 exam : 20-50 mm<br>M exam: 25-65 mm<br>XL exam: 35-75 mm | S1 exam : 15-40 mm<br>S2 exam : 20-50 mm<br>M exam: 25-65 mm<br>XL exam: 35-75 mm | S1 exam : 15-40 mm<br>S2 exam : 20-50 mm |
| Adaptive Depth<br>Method<br>(SmartDepth) | M exam: 25-65 mm / 30-70 mm<br>XL exam: 35-75 mm/ 40-80 mm/ 45-85 mm | M exam: 25-65 mm / 30-70 mm<br>XL exam: 35-75 mm/ 40-80 mm/<br>45-85 mm | M exam: 25-65 / 30-70 mm<br>XL exam: 35-75 mm/ 40-80 mm/<br>45-85 mm |
| B-Mode Ultrasound<br>Localization Probe | For FibroScan® 630 Expert:<br>ES-C5-2R60S-3 | For FibroScan® 630 Expert:<br>ES-C5-2R60S-3 | N/A |
| VCTE™ Mode | Shear wave speed measurements and<br>tissue stiffness | Shear wave speed measurements<br>and tissue stiffness | Shear wave speed measurements<br>and tissue stiffness |
| VCTE™ Range<br>(Liver) | Shear wave speed (0.8-5.0 m/s)<br>Stiffness (2.0-75 kPa) | Shear wave speed (0.8-5.0 m/s)<br>Stiffness (2.0-75 kPa) | Shear wave speed (0.8-5.0 m/s)<br>Stiffness (2.0-75 kPa) |
| VCTE™ Range<br>(Spleen) | For FibroScan® 630 Expert:<br>Shear wave speed (1.4-5.8 m/s)<br>Stiffness (6.0-100 kPa) | For FibroScan® 630 Expert:<br>Shear wave speed (1.4-5.8 m/s)<br>Stiffness (6.0-100 kPa) | N/A |
| VCTE™ Display<br>(Liver) | Shear wave speed and stiffness medians<br>and Interquartile range (IQR) and<br>IQR/median ratio | Shear wave speed and stiffness<br>medians and Interquartile range<br>(IQR) and IQR/median ratio | Shear wave speed and stiffness<br>medians and IQR/median ratio…
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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.