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The device name "AIXPLORER" suggests potential AI integration, but the provided summary does not explicitly mention AI, ML, or related technologies in the device description or performance studies. The description focuses on standard ultrasound functionalities and comparisons to predicate devices without AI/ML features.
No.
The device is described as an "ultrasound imaging system used to perform non-invasive diagnostic general purpose ultrasound imaging studies," indicating it is used for diagnosis, not therapy.
Yes
The "Device Description" explicitly states, "The SuperSonic Imagine AIXPLORER® system is a cart based ultrasound imaging system used to perform non-invasive diagnostic general purpose ultrasound imaging studies."
No
The device description clearly states it is a "cart based ultrasound imaging system" and includes hardware components such as a scan converter, transducers, LCD monitor, and control panel.
Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).
Here's why:
- Intended Use/Indications for Use: The intended use clearly states that the system is for "non-invasive diagnostic general purpose ultrasound imaging studies" and lists various anatomical sites for imaging. This describes a device used to visualize internal structures of the body, not to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue samples, etc.) outside of the body.
- Device Description: The description details an ultrasound imaging system that produces images displayed on a monitor. This aligns with in vivo imaging, not in vitro testing.
- Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of analyzing biological samples, reagents, or any processes typically associated with in vitro diagnostics.
IVD devices are specifically designed to perform tests on specimens taken from the human body to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. This ultrasound system performs imaging of the human body.
N/A
Intended Use / Indications for Use
The SuperSonic Imagine AIXPLORER® Ultrasound System is indicated for use in the following applications:
Abdominal, Small organs, Musculoskelatal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Intraoperative, OB-GYN, Pelvic, Pediatric, Urology, Trans-rectal, Trans-vaginal and Neonatal/adult Cephalic.
The system also provides the ability to measure anatomical structures (Abdominal, Small Organs, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculosketal, Peripheral Vascular, Intraoperative, GYN, Pelvic, Pediatric, Urology, Trans-rectal, Neonatal/ Adult Cephalic, Fetal/Obstetrics).
Product codes
IYN, IYO, ITX
Device Description
The SuperSonic Imagine AIXPLORER® system is a cart based ultrasound imaging system used to perform non-invasive diagnostic general purpose ultrasound imaging studies. The system contains a scan converter and can be coupled to a variety of linear, curved, micro-convex, and motorized linear and phased array transducers to produce images, which are displayed on a LCD monitor. An adjustable control panel with integrated touch screen allows the user to perform an ultrasound exam quickly and efficiently in accordance with ALARA principles. The system also allows the user to perform measurements, capture images to digital memory or to an external device (such as a printer), and review diagnostic studies in the form of a report. The system functions in a manner identical to the predicate devices and transducers for the imaging modes: B-Mode, M-mode, Color Flow, Pulsed Wave Doppler, Harmonic Imaging, Amplitude Doppler, 3D imaging and for ShearWave™ elastography.
Mentions image processing
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Mentions AI, DNN, or ML
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Input Imaging Modality
Ultrasound
Anatomical Site
Abdominal, Small organs, Musculoskelatal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Intraoperative, OB-GYN, Pelvic, Pediatric, Urology, Trans-rectal, Trans-vaginal and Neonatal/adult Cephalic, Fetal/Obstetrics.
Indicated Patient Age Range
Neonatal/adult Cephalic, Pediatric, Fetal.
Intended User / Care Setting
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Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol
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Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)
Non-clinical testing was conducted per the following standards to support a determination of substantial equivalence to the predicate devices: IEC 60601-1 3rd Edition, UL 60601-1 1st Edition, IEC 60601-1-2 3rd Edition, IEC 60601-2-37 2nd Edition, NEMA UD 2 (Rev. 3), NEMA UD 3 (Rev. 2), ISO 10993-1. In addition, performance tests were conducted with respect to new transducers (XP5-1 and SLH20-6). The testing confirmed that the Aixplorer System performs according to the stated intended use. All data fell within pre-determined product specifications and external standard requirements. Results of nonclinical testing confirmed the substantial equivalence of the Aixplorer System to the predicate device(s). Clinical data was not required.
Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)
Not Found
Predicate Device(s)
AIXPLORER® Ultrasound Imaging System (K132171), AIXPLORER® Ultrasound Imaging System (K132274), Siemens Acuson S2000TM Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K072786), Philips iU22 Ultrasound System (K093563)
Reference Device(s)
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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information
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§ 892.1550 Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system.
(a)
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.(b)
Classification. Class II.
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November 20, 2014
SuperSonic Imagine % Ms. Aurelie Gruener Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager Les Jardins de la Duranne 510, rue Rene Descartes - Bat. E & F 13 857 Aix-en-Provence FRANCE
Re: K142100 Trade/Device Name: Aixplorer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYN, IYO, ITX Dated: October 28, 2014 Received: November 5, 2014
Dear Ms. Gruener:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food. Drug. and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K142100
Device Name AIXPLORER® Ultrasound System
The SuperSonic Imagine AIXPLORER® Ultrasound System is indicated for use in the following applications:
Abdominal, Small organs, Musculoskelatal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Intraoperative, OB-GYN, Pelvic, Pediatric, Urology, Trans-rectal, Trans-vaginal and Neonatal/adult Cephalic.
The system also provides the ability to measure anatomical structures (Abdominal, Small Organs, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculosketal, Peripheral Vascular, Intraoperative, GYN, Pelvic, Pediatric, Urology, Trans-rectal, Neonatal/ Adult Cephalic, Fetal/Obstetrics).
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) number (if known): K142100
Device Name: AIXPLORER® Ultrasound System
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | |||||||
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General | ||||||||
(Track 1 Only) | Specific | |||||||
(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color | |||
Doppler | Combined | |||||||
(Specify) | Other* (Specify) | |||||||
Ophthalmic | ||||||||
Fetal Imaging & | ||||||||
Other | Fetal | P | P | P | P | P, 1, 3, 4, 11 | P, 5, 6 | |
Abdominal (including urolology) | P | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 9 | ||
Intra-operative (Specify) | ||||||||
vascular, abdominal, small | ||||||||
organs | N | N | N | N | N 1, 3, 4 | N 5, 6, 9 | ||
Intra-operative (Neuro) | ||||||||
Laparoscopic | ||||||||
Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 9 | ||
Small Organ (Breast, Thyroid, | ||||||||
Testicle, Prostate, penis, etc...) | P | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 9 | ||
Neonatal Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 9 | ||
Adult Cephalic | N | N | N | N | N 1, 3, 4 | N 5, 6 | ||
Trans-rectal | P | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 8 | ||
Trans-vaginal | P | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 8 | ||
Trans-urethral | ||||||||
Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | ||||||||
Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) | P | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 9 | ||
Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) | P | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 9 | ||
Intravascular | ||||||||
GYN | P | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 | ||
Pelvic | P | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 | ||
Other (Specify) | ||||||||
Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | |||||||
Cardiac Pediatric | ||||||||
Intravascular (Cardiac) | ||||||||
Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | ||||||||
Intra-cardiac | ||||||||
Other (Specify) | ||||||||
Peripheral | ||||||||
Vessel | Peripheral vessel | P | P | P | P | P, 1, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 8, 10, 9 | |
Other (Specify) | P | P | P | P | P. 1. 3. 4 | P. 5. 6. 8. 9 |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA (K121329)
Additional Comments:
1: Combined modes include: B+ Color Flow
2: Combined modes include: B+ ShearWave™ Elastography
3: Combined modes include: B+ Pulsed Wave
4: Combined modes include: B+ Pulsed Wave + Color Flow
5: Harmonic Imaging
6: Spatial Compounding
7: ShearWave™ Elastography
8: Imaging Guidance for Biopsies
9: Panoramic Imaging
10: 3D Imaging
11: Combined modes include: B+ M modes
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Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH; Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health (OIR)
AND/OR
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510(k) Number (if known): K142100
Device Name: SL15-4 transducer (1D Linear Array Transducer)
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General | ||||||||
(Track 1 Only) | Specific | |||||||
(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color | |||
Doppler | Combined | |||||||
(Specify) | Other* (Specify) | |||||||
Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | |||||||
Fetal Imaging & | ||||||||
Other | Fetal | |||||||
Abdominal | P | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | ||
Intra-operative (Specify) | ||||||||
Intra-operative (Neuro) | ||||||||
Laparoscopic | ||||||||
Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | ||
Small Organ (for example Breast, | ||||||||
Thyroid, Testicle, Prostate, Penis) | P | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | ||
Neonatal Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 9 | ||
Adult Cephalic | ||||||||
Trans-rectal | ||||||||
Trans-vaginal | ||||||||
Trans-urethral | ||||||||
Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | ||||||||
Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) | P | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | ||
Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) | P | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | ||
Intravascular | ||||||||
GYN | ||||||||
Pelvic | ||||||||
Other (Specify) | ||||||||
Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | |||||||
Cardiac Pediatric | ||||||||
Intravascular (Cardiac) | ||||||||
Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | ||||||||
Intra-cardiac | ||||||||
Other (Specify) | ||||||||
Peripheral | ||||||||
Vessel | Peripheral vessel | P | P | P | P | P 1, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 8, 9 | |
Other (Specify) |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA (K121329)
Additional Comments:
1: Combined modes include: B+ Color Flow
2: Combined modes include: B+ ShearWave™ Elastography
3: Combined modes include: B+ Pulsed Wave 4: Combined modes include: B+ Pulsed Wave + Color Flow
4: Combined modes include
5: Harmonic Imaging
5: Harmonic Imaging 6: Spatial Compounding
. Spatial Compounding
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) 7: ShearWave™ Elastography
8: Imaging Guidance for Biopsies
9: Panoramic Imaging
10: 3D Imaging
11: Combined modes include: B+ M modes
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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AND/OR
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510(k) Number (if known): K142100
Device Name: SC6-1 transducer (curved array transducer)
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | |||||||
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General | ||||||||
(Track 1 Only) | Specific | |||||||
(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color | |||
Doppler | Combined | |||||||
(Specify) | Other* (Specify) | |||||||
Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | |||||||
Fetal Imaging & | ||||||||
Other | Fetal | N | N | N | N | N, 1, 3, 4, 11 | N, 5, 6 | |
Abdominal (including urolology) | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |||
Intra-operative (Specify) | ||||||||
Intra-operative (Neuro) | ||||||||
Laparoscopic | ||||||||
Pediatric | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |||
Small Organ (Breast, Thyroid, Testicle, | ||||||||
Prostate, penis, etc...) | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8 | |||
Neonatal Cephalic | ||||||||
Adult Cephalic | ||||||||
Trans-rectal | ||||||||
Trans-vaginal | ||||||||
Trans-urethral | ||||||||
Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | ||||||||
Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |||
Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |||
Intravascular | ||||||||
GYN | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8 | |||
Pelvic | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8 | |||
Other (Specify) | ||||||||
Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | |||||||
Cardiac Pediatric | ||||||||
Intravascular (Cardiac) | ||||||||
Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | ||||||||
Intra-cardiac | ||||||||
Other (Specify) | ||||||||
Peripheral | ||||||||
Vessel | Peripheral vessel | P | P | P | P 1, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 8, 9 | ||
Other (Specify) | P | P | P | P 1, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 8, 9 |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA (K121329)
Additional Comments:
1: Combined modes include: B+ Color Flow
2: Combined modes include: B+ ShearWave™ Elastography
3: Combined modes include: B+ Pulsed Wave
4: Combined modes include: B+ Pulsed Wave + Color Flow
5: Harmonic Imaging
6: Spatial Compounding
AND/OR
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) 7: ShearWave™ Elastography
8: Imaging Guidance for Biopsies
9: Panoramic Imaging 10: 3D Imaging
- 3D Imaging
- Combined modes include: D
11: Combined modes include: B+ M modes
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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510(k) Number (if known): K142100
Device Name: SE12-3 transducer (endocavitary transducer)
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | ||||||||
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General | |||||||||
(Track 1 Only) | Specific | ||||||||
(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color | ||||
Doppler | Combined | ||||||||
(Specify) | Other* | ||||||||
(Specify) | |||||||||
Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | ||||||||
Fetal Imaging & | Fetal | N | N | N | N | N | N, 1, 3, 4, 11 | N, 5, 6 | |
Other | Abdominal | ||||||||
Intra-operative (Specify) | |||||||||
Intra-operative (Neuro) | |||||||||
Laparoscopic | |||||||||
Pediatric | |||||||||
Small Organ (for example Breast, Thyroid, | |||||||||
Testicle, Prostate, penis, etc...) | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8 | ||||
Neonatal Cephalic | |||||||||
Adult Cephalic | |||||||||
Trans-rectal | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8 | ||||
Trans-vaginal | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8 | ||||
Trans-urethral | |||||||||
Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | |||||||||
Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) | |||||||||
Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) | |||||||||
Intravascular | |||||||||
GYN | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8 | ||||
Pelvic | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8 | ||||
Other (Specify) | |||||||||
Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | ||||||||
Cardiac Pediatric | |||||||||
Intravascular (Cardiac) | |||||||||
Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | |||||||||
Intra-cardiac | |||||||||
Other (Specify) | |||||||||
Peripheral | Peripheral vessel | ||||||||
Vessel | Other (Specify) | P | P | P | P 1, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 8 |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA (K121329)
Additional Comments:
1: Combined modes include: B+ Color Flow
2: Combined modes include: B+ ShearWave™ Elastography
3: Combined modes include: B+ Pulsed Wave
4: Combined modes include: B+ Pulsed Wave + Color Flow
5: Harmonic Imaging
6: Spatial Compounding
AND/OR
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) 7: ShearWave™ Elastography
8: Imaging Guidance for Biopsies 9: Panoramic Imaging
10: 3D Imaging
11: Combined modes include: B+ M modes
Over-The-Counter Use
(21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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510(k) Number (if known): K142100
Device Name: SLV16-5 transducer (motorized linear transducer)
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General | ||||||||
(Track 1 Only) | Specific | |||||||
(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color | |||
Doppler | Combined | |||||||
(Specify) | Other* (Specify) | |||||||
Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | |||||||
Fetal Imaging & | ||||||||
Other | Fetal | |||||||
Abdominal | P | P | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 9 | |
Intra-operative (Specify) | ||||||||
Intra-operative (Neuro) | ||||||||
Laparoscopic | ||||||||
Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 9 | |
Small Organ (for example Breast, | ||||||||
Thyroid, Testicle, Prostate, penis, | ||||||||
etc...) | P | P | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 9 | |
Neonatal Cephalic | ||||||||
Adult Cephalic | ||||||||
Trans-rectal | ||||||||
Trans-vaginal | ||||||||
Trans-urethral | ||||||||
Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | ||||||||
Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) | P | P | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 9 | |
Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) | P | P | P | P | P | P 1, 2, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 9 | |
Intravascular | ||||||||
GYN | ||||||||
Pelvic | ||||||||
Other (Specify) | ||||||||
Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | |||||||
Cardiac Pediatric | ||||||||
Intravascular (Cardiac) | ||||||||
Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | ||||||||
Intra-cardiac | ||||||||
Other (Specify) | ||||||||
Peripheral | ||||||||
Vessel | Peripheral vessel | P | P | P | P | P | P 1, 3, 4 | P 5, 6, 8, 10, 9 |
Other (Specify) |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA (K121329)
Additional Comments:
1: Combined modes include: B+ Color Flow
2: Combined modes include: B+ ShearWave™ Elastography
3: Combined modes include: B+ Pulsed Wave
4: Combined modes include: B+ Pulsed Wave + Color Flow
5: Harmonic Imaging
6: Spatial Compounding
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) 7: ShearWave™ Elastography
8: Imaging Guidance for Biopsies
9: Panoramic Imaging
10: 3D Imaging
11: Combined modes include: B+ M modes
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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AND/OR
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510(k) Number (if known): K142100
Device Name: SL10-2 transducer (linear transducer)
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | |||||||
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General | ||||||||
(Track 1 Only) | Specific | |||||||
(Tracks 1 & 3) | в | M PWD CWD | Color | |||||
Doppler | Combined | |||||||
(Specify) | Other* (Specify) | |||||||
Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | |||||||
Fetal Imaging Fetal | ||||||||
& Other | Abdominal | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | ||
Intra-operative (Specify) | ||||||||
Intra-operative (Neuro) | ||||||||
Laparoscopic | ||||||||
Pediatric | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |||
Small Organ (for example Breast, Thyroid, | ||||||||
Testicle, Prostate, penis, etc ) | P | D | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |||
Neonatal Cephalic | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 9 | |||
Adult Cephalic | ||||||||
Trans-rectal | ||||||||
Trans-vaginal | ||||||||
Trans-urethral | ||||||||
Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | ||||||||
Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |||
Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |||
Intravascular | ||||||||
GYN | ||||||||
Pelvic | ||||||||
Other (Specify) | ||||||||
Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | |||||||
Cardiac Pediatric | ||||||||
Intravascular (Cardiac) | ||||||||
Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | ||||||||
Intra-cardiac | ||||||||
Other (Specify) | ||||||||
Peripheral | Peripheral vessel | P | P | P | P, 1, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 8, 9 | ||
Vessel | Other (Specify) | P | P | P | P, 1, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 8, 9 |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA (K121329)
Additional Comments:
1: Combined modes include: B+ Color Flow
X
2: Combined modes include: B+ ShearWave™ Elastography
3: Combined modes include: B+ Pulsed Wave
4: Combined modes include: B+ Pulsed Wave + Color Flow
5: Harmonic Imaging
6: Spatial Compounding
(Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Prescription Use
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
11: Combined modes include: B+ M modes
7: ShearWave™ Elastography
9: Panoramic Imaging
10: 3D Imaging
8: Imaging Guidance for Biopsies
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510(k) Number (if known): K142100
Device Name: SMC12-3 transducer (micro-curved transducer)
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General | ||||||||
(Track 1 Only) | Specific | |||||||
(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color | |||
Doppler | Combined | |||||||
(Specify) | Other* (Specify) | |||||||
Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | |||||||
Fetal Imaging | ||||||||
& Other | Fetal | |||||||
Abdominal | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |||
Intra-operative (Specify) | ||||||||
Intra-operative (Neuro) | ||||||||
Laparoscopic | ||||||||
Pediatric | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |||
Small Organ (for example Breast, Thyroid, | ||||||||
Testicle, Prostate, penis, etc...) | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |||
Neonatal Cephalic | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 9 | |||
Adult Cephalic | ||||||||
Trans-rectal | ||||||||
Trans-vaginal | ||||||||
Trans-urethral | ||||||||
Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | ||||||||
Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |||
Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) | P | P | P | P, 1, 2, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | |||
Intravascular | ||||||||
GYN | ||||||||
Pelvic | ||||||||
Other (Specify) | ||||||||
Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | |||||||
Cardiac Pediatric | ||||||||
Intravascular (Cardiac) | ||||||||
Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | ||||||||
Intra-cardiac | ||||||||
Other (Specify) | ||||||||
Peripheral | ||||||||
Vessel | Peripheral vessel | P | P | P | P, 1, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 8, 9 | ||
Other (Specify) | P | P | P | P, 1, 3, 4 | P, 5, 6, 8, 9 |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA (K121329)
Additional Comments:
1: Combined modes include: B+ Color Flow
X
2: Combined modes include: B+ ShearWave™ Elastography
3: Combined modes include: B+ Pulsed Wave
4: Combined modes include: B+ Pulsed Wave + Color Flow
5: Harmonic Imaging
6: Spatial Compounding
(Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Prescription Use
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
11: Combined modes include: B+ M modes
7: ShearWave™ Elastography
9: Panoramic Imaging
10: 3D Imaging
8: Imaging Guidance for Biopsies
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510(k) Number (if known): K142100
Device Name: XP5-1 transducer (Phased Array transducer)
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General | ||||||||
(Track 1 Only) | Specific | |||||||
(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color | |||
Doppler | Combined | |||||||
(Specify) | Other* (Specify) | |||||||
Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | |||||||
Fetal Imaging | ||||||||
& Other | Fetal | |||||||
Abdominal | N | N | N | N | N | N 1, 3, 4 | N 5, 6 | |
Intra-operative (Specify) | ||||||||
Intra-operative (Neuro) | ||||||||
Laparoscopic | ||||||||
Pediatric | ||||||||
Small Organ (for example Breast, Thyroid, | ||||||||
Testicle, Prostate, penis, etc...) | N | N | N | N | N | N 1, 3, 4 | N 5, 6 | |
Neonatal Cephalic | ||||||||
Adult Cephalic | N | N | N | N | N | N 1, 3, 4 | N 5, 6 | |
Trans-rectal | ||||||||
Trans-vaginal | ||||||||
Trans-urethral | ||||||||
Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | ||||||||
Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) | ||||||||
Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) | ||||||||
Intravascular | ||||||||
GYN | ||||||||
Pelvic | ||||||||
Other (Specify) | ||||||||
Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | |||||||
Cardiac Pediatric | ||||||||
Intravascular (Cardiac) | ||||||||
Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | ||||||||
Intra-cardiac | ||||||||
Other (Specify) | ||||||||
Peripheral | ||||||||
Vessel | Peripheral vessel | N | N | N | N | N | N 1, 3, 4 | N 5, 6 |
Other (Specify) | N | N | N | N | N | N 1, 3, 4 | N 5, 6 |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA (K121329)
Additional Comments:
1: Combined modes include: B+ Color Flow
2: Combined modes include: B+ ShearWave™ Elastography
3: Combined modes include: B+ Pulsed Wave
4: Combined modes include: B+ Pulsed Wave + Color Flow
5: Harmonic Imaging
6: Spatial Compounding
AND/OR
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) 7: ShearWave™ Elastography
8: Imaging Guidance for Biopsies
9: Panoramic Imaging 10: 3D Imaging
11: Combined modes include: B+ M modes
- Combined modes include: B+ M modes
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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510(k) Number (if known): K142100
Device Name: SLH20-6 transducer (linear transducer)
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| General
(Track 1
Only) | Clinical Application
Specific
(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color
Doppler | Combined
(Specify) | Other* (Specify) |
|------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|-----------------------|------------------|
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal
Imaging &
Other | Fetal | | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) Vascular,
abdominal, small organs | N | N | N | N | N | N 1, 3, 4 | N 5, 6, 9 |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | N | N | N | N | N | N 1, 3, 4 | N 5, 6, 9 |
| | Small Organ (for example Breast, Thyroid,
Testicle, Prostate, penis, etc...) | N | N | N | N | N | N 1, 3, 4 | N 5, 6, 9 |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) | N | N | N | N | N | N 1, 3, 4 | N 5, 6, 9 |
| | Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) | N | N | N | N | N | N 1, 3, 4 | N 5, 6, 9 |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | |
| | GYN | | | | | | | |
| | Pelvic | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral
Vessel | Peripheral vessel | N | N | N | N | N | N 1, 3, 4 | N 5, 6, 9 |
| | Other (Specify) | N | N | N | N | N | N 1, 3, 4 | N 5, 6, 9 |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA (K121329)
Additional Comments:
1: Combined modes include: B+ Color Flow
2: Combined modes include: B+ ShearWave™ Elastography
3: Combined modes include: B+ Pulsed Wave
4: Combined modes include: B+ Pulsed Wave + Color Flow
5: Harmonic Imaging
6: Spatial Compounding
10: 3D Imaging
11: Combined modes include: B+ M modes
7: ShearWave™ Elastography
9: Panoramic Imaging
8: Imaging Guidance for Biopsies
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
b)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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AND/OR
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510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
This summary of safety and effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with 21 CFR §807.92.
1) Submitter's name, address, telephone number, contact person
Submitted by: SuperSonic Imagine, S.A. Les Jardins de la Duranne - Bât. E & F 510, rue René Descartes 13857 Aix-en-Provence Cedex France Telephone: +33 442 99 24 24
Distributed by: SuperSonic Imagine, Inc. 11714 North Creek Parkway N Suite 150 Bothell, WA 98011 North America Telephone: +1(425) 686 6380
Corresponding Official:
Jacques Souquet Chief Executive Officer Telephone: +33 442 99 24 35
Date: 2014/07/25
2) Name of the device, including the trade or proprietary name if applicable, the common or usual name, and the classification name, if known:
Common/Usual Name: Diagnostic Ultrasound System with Accessories Proprietary Name: Aixplorer®
Classification:
Regulatory Class: II
Classification Name: | 21 CFR Section | Product Code |
---|---|---|
Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System | 892.1550 | 90-IYN |
Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System | 892.1560 | 90-IYO |
Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer | 892.1570 | 90-ITX |
3) Substantially Equivalent/Predicate Devices
AIXPLORER® Ultrasound Imaging System (K132171), cleared on 09/24/2013 AIXPLORER® Ultrasound Imaging System (K132274), cleared on 09/24/2013 Siemens Acuson S2000TM Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K072786), cleared on 11/13/2007 Philips iU22 Ultrasound System (K093563), cleared on 02/01/2010
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4) Description of Device
The SuperSonic Imagine AIXPLORER® system is a cart based ultrasound imaging system used to perform non-invasive diagnostic general purpose ultrasound imaging studies. The system contains a scan converter and can be coupled to a variety of linear, curved, micro-convex, and motorized linear and phased array transducers to produce images, which are displayed on a LCD monitor. An adjustable control panel with integrated touch screen allows the user to perform an ultrasound exam quickly and efficiently in accordance with ALARA principles. The system also allows the user to perform measurements, capture images to digital memory or to an external device (such as a printer), and review diagnostic studies in the form of a report. The system functions in a manner identical to the predicate devices and transducers for the imaging modes: B-Mode, M-mode, Color Flow, Pulsed Wave Doppler, Harmonic Imaging, Amplitude Doppler, 3D imaging and for ShearWave™ elastography.
5) Intended Use
The SuperSonic Imagine AIXPLORER® ultrasound system and transducer are intended for general purpose pulse echo ultrasound imaging and Doppler fluid flow analysis of the human body.
The SuperSonic Imagine AIXPLORER® ultrasound system is indicated for use in the following applications: Abdominal, Small Organs, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Peripheral Vascular, Intraoperative, OB-GYN, Pelvic, Pediatric, Urology, Trans-rectal, Trans-vaginal and Neonatal/Adult Cephalic.
The system also provides the ability to measure anatomical structures (Abdominal, Small Organs, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, Peripheral Vascular, Intraoperative, GYN, Pelvic, Pediatric, Urology, Trans-rectal, Trans-vaginal, Neonata/Adult Cephalic, Fetal/Obstetrics).
| | Philips
iu22 (predicate) | Siemens Acuson
S2000TM
(predicate) | SuperSonic
Imagine
AIXPLORER®
(predicate
K132171) | SuperSonic
Imagine
AIXPLORER®
(predicate
K132274) | SuperSonic
Imagine
AIXPLORER®
(new device) |
|------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| | --** | General Radiology | --** | --** | --** |
| | Abdominal,
Small Organs* | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | Musculoskeletal | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | | Superficial
Musculoskeletal | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| Clinical
Applications | Fetal | Identical | Identical | --- | Identical |
| | --- | Transcranial | --- | --- | --- |
| | --- | OB | Identical | --- | Identical |
| | | GYN | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | Cardiac | Identical | --- | --- | --- |
| | --- | Pelvic | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | Adult and neonatal
cephalic | Identical | Identical (for
neonatal cephalic) | Identical (for
neonatal cephalic) | Identical |
| | Pediatric | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | Urology | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | --- | Vascular | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | Peripheral
Vascular | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | Ophthalmic | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Intra-operative | Identical | --- | --- | Identical |
| | Laparoscopic | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Trans-rectal | --- | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | Trans-vaginal | --- | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | Fetal echo | --- | --- | --- | Identical |
| Imaging
Modes | | | | | |
| | B-mode, | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | M-mode, | Identical | Identical | --- | Identical |
| Conventional | PW, | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | CW (continuous
Wave), | Identical | --- | --- | --- |
| | Color Doppler, | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | Amplitude Doppler | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | Harmonic imaging, | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| Other | Spatial
Compounding,
Panoramic,
Contrast | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | --- | Identical | --- | --- | --- |
| | --- | Identical | Identical | --- | --- |
| | --- | Elastography | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | B-mode+Color, | Identical, | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | B-mode+Color+
PW | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| Combination | B-mode +PW | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | --- | Identical | --- | --- | Identical |
| | --- | B-
mode+Elastography | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| Transducers | | | | | |
| | Linear Array | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| Transducer
types | Curved Array | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | Phased Array | Identical | --- | --- | Identical |
| | Laparoscopic | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | probe | | | | |
| | Motorized Linear
Probe | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| | Microconvex
probe | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| Track | Track 3 (Acoustic
Output Display) | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| Patient
Contact
Materials | Yes, per ISO-
10993- 1 | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| Acoustic
Output within
FDA
guidelines | Yes, as per NEMA
UD-3 | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
| General
Safety | Conforms to IEC
60601-1, IEC
60601-2 | Identical | Identical | Identical | Identical |
6) Summary of Technological Characterisitics - New Device compared to Predicates
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Note:
*: Breast, Thyroid, Testicle, etc
**: --- means not applicable
7) A brief discussion of the non clinical tests submitted, referenced, or relied on in the premarket notification submission for a determination of substantial equivalence
Non-clinical testing was conducted per the following standards to support a determination of substantial equivalence to the predicate devices.
Reference Standard | Tests Performed |
---|---|
IEC 60601-1 3rd Edition | All applicable electrical, basic safety and essential |
performance tests. | |
UL 60601-1 1st Edition | All applicable electrical, basic safety and essential |
performance tests specific to the U.S.A. | |
IEC 60601-1-2 3rd Edition | All applicable testing pertaining to electromagnetic |
compatibility. | |
IEC 60601-2-37 2nd Edition | All applicable testing pertaining to the particular |
requirements for the safety of ultrasonic medical | |
diagnostic and monitoring equipment. | |
NEMA UD 2 (Rev. 3) | All tests applicable in order to demonstrate |
compliance with the "Acoustic Output | |
Measurement Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound | |
Equipment". | |
NEMA UD 3 (Rev. 2) | All tests applicable in order to demonstrate |
compliance with the "Standard For Real Time | |
Display Of Thermal And Mechanical Acoustic | |
Output Indices On Diagnostic Ultrasound | |
Equipment". | |
ISO 10993-1 | Applicable biocompatibility tests per FDA 510(k) |
Memorandum - #G95-1 – per the appropriate | |
device category. |
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In addition to the referenced standards testing, performance tests were conducted with respect to new transducers (XP5-1 and SLH20-6).
The above testing confirmed that the Aixplorer System performs according to the stated intended use. All data fell within pre-determined product specifications and external standard requirements. Results of nonclinical testing confirmed the substantial equivalence of the Aixplorer System to the predicate device(s).
8) A brief discussion of the clinical tests submitted, referenced, or relied on in the premarket notification submission for a determination of substantial equivalence
Clinical data is not required as the Aixplorer System uses the same technology and principles as predicate devices.
9) Conclusion
The manufacturer and the design and development of the submission device comply with 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 (2003) Quality Standards. The submission device, designed to comply with applicable safety standards, is tested during manufacturing process to ensure compliance with these standards. Consequently, according tests performed, the opinion of SuperSonic Imagine is the submission device is as safe and effective as the predicate devices cited in item 3.