The Site~Rite 3 ultrasound system with associated probes and accessories provide ultrasound imaging of vascular structures, various organs, and structures of the body. Ultrasound guidance for placement of needles and catheters in these structures or organs may also be performed. The ultrasound guidance may occur either intraoperatively or percutaneously. The Site~Rite 3 is not intended for opthalmic applications.
Device Story
Site~Rite 3 is a portable, B-mode, pulsed echo ultrasound scanner; assists physicians with vascular access and needle/catheter placement. Inputs: proprietary ultrasound probes (3.5 MHz to 9.0 MHz). Processing: digital electronic signal processing. Outputs: real-time high-resolution images (up to 18 cm depth) displayed for clinician visualization. Used in bedside, ICU, ER, OR, angiography suites, and catheterization labs. Operates on battery or AC power. Benefits: facilitates accurate needle/catheter placement in vascular and non-vascular structures, reducing procedural risk.
Clinical Evidence
No new clinical data provided for Site~Rite 3. Clinical evidence relies on studies performed using the predicate Site~Rite 2, which utilizes identical transducers and image processing algorithms. These studies demonstrated utility for needle placement in vascular and non-vascular applications. Bench testing addressed electrical safety, electromagnetic emissions, and acoustic output.
Technological Characteristics
Digital electronic design; portable B-mode ultrasound scanner. Proprietary probes (3.5, 5.9, 7.5, 9.0 MHz). Imaging depth 0.5 cm to 18 cm. Battery or AC power. Digital signal processing. Complies with FDA guidance for diagnostic ultrasound systems.
Indications for Use
Indicated for ultrasound imaging of vascular structures, organs, and body structures, and for ultrasound-guided needle and catheter placement, either intraoperatively or percutaneously. Not for ophthalmic use.
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
Site~Rite 2 Ultrasound Scanner (Dymax Plus 1 Scanner, K862127)
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# 510(k) Summary
## Site~Rite 3 Ultrasound Scanner
Common/Classification Name: Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System, 21 CFR 892.1560
> Dymax Corporation 271 Kappa Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Contact: Charles Morreale: Prepared: October 18, 1999
### LEGALLY MARKETED PREDICATE DEVICES A.
The Site~Rite 3 Ultrasound Scanner is substantially equivalent to the Site~Rite 2 Ultrasound Scanner (cleared as the Dymax Plus 1 Scanner, K862127) and the Dymax Plus 1 (cleared as the Dymax TM18, K850478).
## DEVICE DESCRIPTION B.
The Site-Rite 3 pulsed echo ultrasound system is a lightweight, lowoutput, portable, real-time, B-mode, ultrasound scanner designed primarily to assist physicians in gaining vascular access to major veins and arteries. It is a unique scanner that offers high resolution imaging to the depth of 18 cm. Site-Rite is portable and thus easy to use at the bedside and in a variety of clinical scenarios: intensive care units, emergency rooms, operating rooms, angiography suites, catheterization laboratories, etc.
The Site-Rite 3 ultrasound scanner can be operated on battery or AC power. It utilizes only proprietary probes manufactured and currently marketed by Dymax, with frequencies ranging from 3.5 MHz to 9.0 MHz. Image depth depends on the choice of probe and ranges from a minimum of 0.5 cm with the 9.0 MHz probe to a maximum of 18 cm with the 3.5 MHz probe.
The disposable items, supplied in sterile packs, are currently marketed products.
#### C. INTENDED USE
The Site~Rite 3 ultrasound system with associated probes and accessories provide ultrasound imaging of vascular structures, various organs, and structures of the body. Ultrasound guidance for placement of
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needles and catheters in these structures or organs may also be performed. The ultrasound guidance may occur either intraoperatively or percutaneously.
The Site~Rite 3 is not intended for opthalmic applications.
## D. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE SUMMARY
The Site~Rite 3 Ultrasound Scanner has similar, but not identical indications for use as the predicate devices. The Site~Rite 3 indications add specific vein access to the already cleared general vascular access indication. However, this difference clearly does not change the intended use.
The technological characteristics are somewhat different from the predicate devices since the electronics design of the Site~Rite 3 has included digital electronic technology, whereas the predicate devices were completely analog in nature. The transducers, however, are unchanged from the currently marketed products.
The differences in technological characteristics do not raise new types of questions of safety and effectiveness. There are standard methods for accessing safety and performance, primarily through the methods spelled out in the FDA quidance. Performance data are presented in the 510(k) and these data demonstrate equivalence.
## E. TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The primary difference in the Site~Rite 3 and the Site~Rite 2 is that the older Site~Rite 2 has a generator with an analog design, whereas the Site~Rite 3 is digital in design.
## ட் TESTING
Testing was carried out to address electrical safety, electromagnetic emissions, and acoustic output. - Data from this testing demonstrate equivalence with the predicate devices.
Clinical studies carried out using the Site~Rite 2 device, which uses the same transducers and image processing algorithms, has shown the usefulness of the Site~Rite for needle placement in a number of different vascular and non-vascular applications. These studies are summarized and reports are included in the 510(k).
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## G. CONCLUSIONS
This pre-market submission has demonstrated Substantial Equivalence as defined and understood in the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act and various guidance documents issued by the Center for Devices and Radiological Health.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Dymax Corporation C/O Robert Mosenkis CITECH 5200 Butler Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462-1298
K993624 Re : Site-Rite 3 Ultrasound System Dated: October 22, 1999 Received: October 26, 1999
Dear Mr. Mosenkis:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we 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, Druq, and Cosmetic Act (Act). 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.
This determination of substantial equivalence applies to the following transducers intended for use with the Site-Rite 3 Ultrasound System as described in your premarket notification:
Transducer Model Number
3.5 MHz, 5.9 MHz, 7.5 MHz, and 9.0 MHz
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval) it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Requlation (QS) for Medical Devices: General (GMP) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the FDA will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in requlatory action. In addition, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification does not affect any obligation you may have under sections 531 and 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
This determination of substantial equivalence is granted on the condition that prior to shipping the first device, you submit a postclearance special report. This report should contain complete information, including acoustic output measurements based on production line devices, requested in Appendix G, (enclosed) of the Center's September 30, 1997 "Information for Manufacturers Seeking Marketing Clearance of Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems and Transducers."
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If the special report is incomplete or contains unacceptable values (e.q., acoustic output greater than approved levels), then the 510(k) clearance may not apply to the production units which as a result may be considered adulterated or misbranded.
The special report should reference the manufacturer's 510(k) number. Tt should be clearly and prominently marked "ADD-TO-FILE" and should be submitted in duplicate to:
> Food and Druq Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health Document Mail Center (HFZ-401) 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville, Maryland 20850
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus permits your device to proceed to market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4591. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may 807.97). be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638-2041 or at (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
If you have any questions regarding the content of this letter, please contact Robert Phillips, Ph.D. at (301) 594-1212.
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## STATEMENT OF INDICATIONS FOR USE
510(k) Number (if known):
Site~Rite 3 Ultrasound Scanner Device Name:
Indications For Use:
The Site-Rite 3 ultrasound system with associated probes and accessories provide ultrasound imaging of vascular structures, various organs, and structures of the body. Ultrasound guidance for placement of needles and catheters in these structures or organs may also be performed. The ultrasound guidance may occur either intraoperatively or percutaneously.
The Site~Rite 3 is not intended for opthalmic applications.
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT,
and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number K993624
Prescription Use
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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.