Voluson E6, Voluson E8, Voluson E10 Diagnostic Ultrasound System

• K Number: K152567
• Device Name: Voluson E6, Voluson E8, Voluson E10 Diagnostic Ultrasound System
• Manufacturer: GE Healthcare
• Date Cleared: 2015-11-06 ( 58 days)
• Product Code: IYN ITX IYO
• Regulation Number: 892.1550

Intended Use

The device is a general purpose ultrasound system. Specific clinical applications remain the same as previously cleared: Fetal/OB; Abdominal (including GYN, pelvic and infertility monitoring/follicle development); Pediatric; Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid etc.); Neonatal and Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (adult and pediatric); Musculo-skeletal Conventional and Superficial; Peripheral Vascular; Transvaginal (including GYN); Transrectal

Device Description

The systems are full-featured Track 3 ultrasound systems, primarily for general radiology use and specialized for OB/GYN with particular features for realtime 3D/4D acquisition. They consist of a mobile console with keyboard control panel; color LCD/TFT touch panel, color video display and optional image storage and printing devices. They provide high performance ultrasound imaging and analysis and have comprehensive networking and DICOM capability. They utilize a variety of linear, curved linear, matrix phased array transducers including mechanical and electronic scanning transducers, which provide highly accurate realtime three dimensional imaging supporting all standard acquisition modes.

Predicate Devices

K142472 Voluson E6_E8_E10 Diagnostic Ultrasound System

Reference Devices

Not Found

AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning)

No
The document does not mention AI, ML, or related terms, nor does it describe any features or performance metrics typically associated with AI/ML-powered devices.

Therapeutic

No
The device is described as a "general-purpose ultrasound system" used for "imaging and analysis," which are diagnostic functions, not therapeutic ones.

Diagnostic

Yes

The "Intended Use / Indications for Use" section lists specific clinical applications, which are diagnostic in nature. Additionally, the "Predicate Device(s)" explicitly refers to "Voluson E6_E8_E10 Diagnostic Ultrasound System", indicating its diagnostic purpose.

SaMD (Software as a Medical Device)

No

The device description explicitly states it consists of a mobile console with keyboard control panel, color LCD/TFT touch panel, color video display, optional image storage and printing devices, and utilizes various transducers, all of which are hardware components.

IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)

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 describes the device as a "general purpose ultrasound system" used for imaging various anatomical sites and clinical applications. This is characteristic of diagnostic imaging devices, not IVDs.
• Device Description: The description details the physical components and functionalities of an ultrasound system, focusing on image acquisition and analysis. This aligns with the nature of an imaging device.
• Lack of IVD Characteristics: There is no mention of the device being used to examine specimens derived from the human body (like blood, urine, tissue samples) outside of the body to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening. This is the core definition of an IVD.

In summary, the device is a diagnostic ultrasound system used for imaging the inside of the body, which falls under the category of medical imaging devices, not in vitro diagnostics.

PCCP (Predetermined Change Control Plan) Authorized

N/A

Overview

Intended Use / Indications for Use

The device is a general purpose ultrasound system. Specific clinical applications remain the same as previously cleared: Fetal/OB; Abdominal (including GYN, pelvic and infertility monitoring/follicle development); Pediatric; Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid etc.); Neonatal and Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (adult and pediatric); Musculo-skeletal Conventional and Superficial; Peripheral Vascular; Transvaginal (including GYN); Transrectal

Product codes (comma separated list FDA assigned to the subject device)

IYN, IYO, ITX

Device Description

The systems are full-featured Track 3 ultrasound systems, primarily for general radiology use and specialized for OB/GYN with particular features for realtime 3D/4D acquisition. They consist of a mobile console with keyboard control panel; color LCD/TFT touch panel, color video display and optional image storage and printing devices. They provide high performance ultrasound imaging and analysis and have comprehensive networking and DICOM capability. They utilize a variety of linear, curved linear, matrix phased array transducers including mechanical and electronic scanning transducers, which provide highly accurate realtime three dimensional imaging supporting all standard acquisition modes.

Mentions image processing

Not Found

Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

Not Found

Input Imaging Modality

Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis

Anatomical Site

Fetal/OB; Abdominal (including GYN, pelvic and infertility monitoring/follicle development); Pediatric; Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid etc.); Neonatal and Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (adult and pediatric); Musculo-skeletal Conventional and Superficial; Peripheral Vascular; Transvaginal (including GYN); Transrectal

Indicated Patient Age Range

Neonatal, Pediatric, Adult

Intended User / Care Setting

Not Found

Description of the training set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

Not Found

Description of the test set, sample size, data source, and annotation protocol

Not Found

Summary of Performance Studies (study type, sample size, AUC, MRMC, standalone performance, key results)

The device has been evaluated for acoustic output, biocompatibility, cleaning and disinfection effectiveness as well as thermal, electrical, electromagnetic, and mechanical safety, and has been found to conform to applicable medical device safety standards. The Voluson E Series and its applications comply with voluntary standards:

• AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, Medical Electrical Equipment -Part 1: General Requirements for Safety
• IEC60601-1-2, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-2:General Requirements for Safety - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements and Tests
• IEC60601-2-37, Medical Electrical Equipment o Part 2-37:Particular Requirements for the Safety of Ultrasonic Medical Diagnostic and Monitoring Equipment
• NEMA UD 3, Standard for Real Time Display of Thermal and Mechanical Acoustic Output Indices on Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment
• ISO10993-1, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices-Part 1: Evaluation and Testing
• NEMA UD 2, Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment
• ISO14971, Application of risk management to medical devices
• NEMA, Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Set. (Radiology)

The following quality assurance measures were applied to the development of the system:

• Risk Analysis
• Requirements Reviews
• Design Reviews
• Testing on unit level (Module verification)
• Integration testing (System verification)
• Performance testing (Verification)
• Safety testing (Verification)
• Final Acceptance Testing (Validation)

Transducer materials and other patient contact materials are biocompatible.

The subject of this premarket submission, Voluson E Series (Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10), did not require clinical studies to support substantial equivalence.

Key Metrics (Sensitivity, Specificity, PPV, NPV, etc.)

Not Found

Predicate Device(s): If the device was cleared using the 510(k) pathway, identify the Predicate Device(s) K/DEN number used to claim substantial equivalence and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text. List the primary predicate first in the list.

K142472 Voluson E6_E8_E10 Diagnostic Ultrasound System

Reference Device(s):

Not Found

Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information for the subject device only (e.g. presence / absence, what scope was granted / cleared under the PCCP, any restrictions, etc).

Not Found

Regulation Number and Section

§ 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.

Summary

0

Image /page/0/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo consists of a stylized caduceus, which is a symbol of medicine and health. The caduceus is composed of three human profiles facing to the right. The text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" is arranged in a circular fashion around the caduceus.

Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

November 6, 2015

GE Healthcare % Ms. Ayesha Pergadia Regulatory Affairs Leader 3114 N. Grandview Blvd. WAUKESHA WI 53188

Re: K152567

Trade/Device Name: Voluson E6, Voluson E8, Voluson E10 Diagnostic Ultrasound System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYN, IYO, ITX Dated: October 16, 2015 Received: October 20, 2015

Dear Ms. Pergadia:

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.

If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21. Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.

Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.

1

If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.

You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number [phone] or [phone] or at its Internet address

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.

Sincerely yours.

Michael D'Hara

For

Robert Ochs, Ph.D. Director Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

2

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration

Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known)

K152567

Device Name

Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10 Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems

Indications for Use (Describe)

The device is a general purpose ultrasound system. Specific clinical applications remain the same as previously cleared: Fetal/OB; Abdominal (including GYN, pelvic and infertility monitoring/follicle development); Pediatric; Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid etc.); Neonatal and Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (adult and pediatric); Musculo-skeletal Conventional and Superficial; Peripheral Vascular; Transvaginal (including GYN); Transrectal

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)

Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)

Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120

Expiration Date: January 31, 2017

See PRA Statement on last page.

PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED.

FOR FDA USE ONLY

Concurrence of Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) (Signature)

3

This section applies only to requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DO NOT SEND YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE PRA STAFF EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW.

The burden time for this collection of information is estimated to average 79 hours per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather and maintain the data needed and complete and review the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this information collection, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to:

Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration Office of Chief Information Officer Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Staff [e-mail]

"An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB number."

4

Indications for Use Forms

The following forms represent indications with clinical applications and exam types along with the modes of operation for the proposed Voluson E Series system and for all of its probe/mode combinations. Combinations identified as "P" represents those previously cleared with another GE Ultrasound system. This modification does not add to indications to the previously cleared system level or transducer indications or clinical applications.

5

Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form GE Voluson E Series (Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10)

Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:

	Mode of Operation
Clinical Application
Anatomy/Region of Interest	B	M	PW
Doppler	CW
Doppler	Color#
Doppler	Color M
Doppler	Power
Doppler	Combined
Modes	Harmonic
Imaging	Coded
Pulse	Other
[Notes]
Ophthalmic
Fetal / Obstetrics[7]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6,9]
Abdominal[1]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6,9]
Pediatric	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6,9]
Small Organ[2]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6,9]
Neonatal Cephalic	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[5]
Adult Cephalic	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Cardiac[3]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[5]
Peripheral Vascular	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6,9]
Musculo-skeletal Conventional	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6,9]
Musculo-skeletal Superficial	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6,9]
Other
Exam Type, Means of Access
Transesophageal
Transrectal[8]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6,9]
Transvaginal[10]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6,9]
Transuretheral
Intraoperative
Intraoperative Neurological
Intravascular
Laparoscopic

N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E

Notes: [1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic, Urology

[2] Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients

[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric

[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode

[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy

[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development

[8] Includes urology/prostate

[9] Elastography imaging- Elasticity

[10] Transvaginal includes GYN

[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD

[*] Voluson E10 Only: 4D color Doppler (only with eM6C probe and eM6C G2)

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

6

GE Voluson E Series with RAB2-5-D Transducer

Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:

	Mode of Operation
Clinical Application
Anatomy/Region of Interest	B	M	PW
Doppler	CW
Doppler	Color
Doppler	Color M
Doppler	Power
Doppler	Combined
Modes*	Harmonic
Imaging	Coded
Pulse	Other
[Notes]
Ophthalmic
Fetal / Obstetrics[7]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[ 5,6]
Abdominal[1]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[ 5,6]
Pediatric
Small Organ[2]
Neonatal Cephalic
Adult Cephalic
Cardiac[3]
Peripheral Vascular
Musculo-skeletal Conventional	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[ 5,6]
Musculo-skeletal Superficial
Other
Exam Type, Means of Access
Transesophageal
Transrectal
Transvaginal
Transuretheral
Intraoperative
Intraoperative Neurological
Intravascular
Laparoscopic

N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E

Notes: [1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic, Urology

[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode

[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (3D/4D)

[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development

[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

7

GE Voluson E Series with RIC5-9-D Transducer

Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:

	Mode of Operation
Clinical Application
Anatomy/Region of Interest	B	M	PW
Doppler	CW
Doppler	Color
Doppler	Color M
Doppler	Power
Doppler	Combined
Modes*	Harmonic
Imaging	Coded
Pulse	Other
[Notes]
Ophthalmic
Fetal / Obstetrics[7]	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6,9]
Abdominal[1]
Pediatric
Small Organ[2]
Neonatal Cephalic
Adult Cephalic
Cardiac[3]
Peripheral Vascular
Musculo-skeletal Conventional
Musculo-skeletal Superficial
Other
Exam Type, Means of Access
Transesophageal
Transrectal[8]	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6,9]
Transvaginal[10]	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6,9]
Transuretheral
Intraoperative
Intraoperative Neurological
Intravascular
Laparoscopic

N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E

Notes: [5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode

[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (3D/4D)

[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development

[8] Includes urology/prostate

[9] Elastography Imaging- Elasticity

[10] Transvaginal includes GYN

[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

8

GE Voluson E Series with 4C-D Transducer

	Mode of Operation
Clinical Application
Anatomy/Region of Interest	B	M	PW
Doppler	CW
Doppler	Color
Doppler	Color M
Doppler	Power
Doppler	Combined
Modes*	Harmonic
Imaging	Coded
Pulse	Other
[Notes]
Ophthalmic
Fetal / Obstetrics[7]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[6]
Abdominal[1]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[6]
Pediatric
Small Organ[2]
Neonatal Cephalic
Adult Cephalic
Cardiac[3]
Peripheral Vascular	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[6]
Musculo-skeletal Conventional
Musculo-skeletal Superficial
Other
Exam Type, Means of Access
Transesophageal
Transrectal
Transvaginal
Transuretheral
Intraoperative
Intraoperative Neurological
Intravascular
Laparoscopic

Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:

N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E

[1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic, Urology Notes:

[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D)

[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development

[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

9

GE Voluson E Series with IC5-9-D Transducer

Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:

	Mode of Operation
Clinical Application	B	M	PW	CW	Color	Color M	Power	Combined	Harmonic	Coded	Other
Anatomy/Region of Interest			Doppler	Doppler	Doppler	Doppler	Doppler	Modes	Imaging	Pulse	[Notes]
Ophthalmic
Fetal / Obstetrics[7]	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[ 6,9]
Abdominal[1]
Pediatric
Small Organ[2]
Neonatal Cephalic
Adult Cephalic
Cardiac[3]
Peripheral Vascular
Musculo-skeletal Conventional
Musculo-skeletal Superficial
Other
Exam Type, Means of Access
Transesophageal
Transrectal[8]	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[ 6,9]
Transvaginal[10]	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[ 6,9]
Transuretheral
Intraoperative
Intraoperative Neurological
Intravascular
Laparoscopic

N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E

[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D) Notes:

[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development

[8] Includes urology/prostate

[9] Elastography Imaging- Elasticity

[10] Transvaginal includes GYN

[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

10

GE Voluson E Series with RSP6-16-D Transducer

Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:

	Mode of Operation
Clinical Application
Anatomy/Region of Interest	B	M	PW
Doppler	CW
Doppler	Color
Doppler	Color M
Doppler	Power
Doppler	Combined
Modes*	Harmonic
Imaging	Coded
Pulse	Other
[Notes]
Ophthalmic
Fetal / Obstetrics[7]
Abdominal[1]
Pediatric	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6]
Small Organ[2]	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6]
Neonatal Cephalic
Adult Cephalic
Cardiac[3]
Peripheral Vascular	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6]
Musculo-skeletal Conventional	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6]
Musculo-skeletal Superficial	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6]
Other
Exam Type, Means of Access
Transesophageal
Transrectal[8]
Transvaginal
Transuretheral
Intraoperative
Intraoperative Neurological
Intravascular
Laparoscopic

N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E

Notes: [2] Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients

[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode

[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (3D/4D)

[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

11

GE Voluson E Series with RIC6-12-D Transducer

Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:

	Mode of Operation
Clinical Application
Anatomy/Region of Interest	B	M	PW
Doppler	CW
Doppler	Color
Doppler	Color M
Doppler	Power
Doppler	Combined
Modes	Harmonic
Imaging	Coded
Pulse	Other
[Notes]
Ophthalmic
Fetal / Obstetrics[7]	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6]
Abdominal[1]
Pediatric
Small Organ[2]
Neonatal Cephalic
Adult Cephalic
Cardiac[3]
Peripheral Vascular
Musculo-skeletal Conventional
Musculo-skeletal Superficial
Other
Exam Type, Means of Access
Transesophageal
Transrectal[8]	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6]
Transvaginal[10]	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6]
Transuretheral
Intraoperative
Intraoperative Neurological
Intravascular
Laparoscopic

N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E

Notes: [5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode

[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (3D/4D)

[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development

[8] Includes urology/prostate

[10] Transvaginal includes GYN

[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

12

GE Voluson E Series with 9L-D Transducer

Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:

| Clinical Application
Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | PW
Doppler | CW
Doppler | Color
Doppler | Color M
Doppler | Power
Doppler | Combined
Modes* | Harmonic
Imaging | Coded
Pulse | Other
[Notes] |
|----------------------------------------------------|---|---|---------------|---------------|------------------|--------------------|------------------|--------------------|---------------------|----------------|------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics[7] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Abdominal[1] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Small Organ[2] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6] |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |

N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E

Notes: [2] Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients

[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D)

[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development

[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

13

GE Voluson E Series with 11L-D Transducer

Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:

| Clinical Application
Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | PW
Doppler | CW
Doppler | Color
Doppler | Color M
Doppler | Power
Doppler | Combined
Modes* | Harmonic
Imaging | Coded
Pulse | Other
[Notes] |
|----------------------------------------------------|---|---|---------------|---------------|------------------|--------------------|------------------|--------------------|---------------------|----------------|------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics[7] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal[1] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6,9] |
| Small Organ[2] | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6,9] |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6,9] |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6,9] |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | P | P | P | | P | P | P | P | P | P | [6,9] |
| Other | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |

N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E

[2] Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients Notes:

[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D)

[9] Elastography Imaging- Elasticity

[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

14

GE Voluson E Series with C1-5-D Transducer

Mode of Operation Clinical Application PW CW Color Color M Power Combined Harmonic Other Coded B M Imaging Doppler Doppler Doppler Doppler Doppler Modes Pulse [Notes) Anatomy/Region of Interest Ophthalmic P b P Р P P Р Р P P [6] Fetal / Obstetrics[7] Abdominal[1] P P P P P P P P P P [6] Pediatric Small Organ[2] Neonatal Cephalic Adult Cephalic Cardiac[3] P P P P P P P P P P [6] Peripheral Vascular Musculo-skeletal Conventional Musculo-skeletal Superficial Other Exam Type, Means of Access Transesophageal Transrectal Transvaginal Transuretheral Intraoperative Intraoperative Neurological Intravascular Laparoscopic

Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:

N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E

Notes: [1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic, Urology

[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D)

[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development

[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

15

GE Voluson E Series with ML6-15-D Transducer

	Mode of Operation
Clinical Application
Anatomy/Region of Interest	B	M	PW
Doppler	CW
Doppler	Color
Doppler	Color M
Doppler	Power
Doppler	Combined
Modes*	Harmonic
Imaging	Coded
Pulse	Other
[Notes]
Ophthalmic
Fetal / Obstetrics[7]
Abdominal[1]
Pediatric	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[6,9]
Small Organ[2]	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[6,9]
Neonatal Cephalic
Adult Cephalic
Cardiac[3]
Peripheral Vascular	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[6,9]
Musculo-skeletal Conventional	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[6,9]
Musculo-skeletal Superficial	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[6,9]
Other
Exam Type, Means of Access
Transesophageal
Transrectal
Transvaginal
Transuretheral
Intraoperative
Intraoperative Neurological
Intravascular
Laparoscopic

Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:

N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E

[2] Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients Notes:

[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D)

[9] Elastography Imaging-Elasticity

[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

16

GE Voluson E Series with RM6C Transducer

Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:

	Mode of Operation
Clinical Application
Anatomy/Region of Interest	B	M	PW Doppler	CW Doppler	Color Doppler	Color M Doppler	Power Doppler	Combined Modes*	Harmonic Imaging	Coded Pulse	Other [Notes]
Ophthalmic
Fetal / Obstetrics[7]	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[ 5,6]
Abdominal[1]	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[ 5,6]
Pediatric	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[ 5,6]
Small Organ[2]
Neonatal Cephalic
Adult Cephalic
Cardiac[3]
Peripheral Vascular
Musculo-skeletal Conventional	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[ 5,6]
Musculo-skeletal Superficial
Other
Exam Type, Means of Access
Transesophageal
Transrectal
Transvaginal
Transuretheral
Intraoperative
Intraoperative Neurological
Intravascular
Laparoscopic

N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E

Notes: [1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic, Urology

[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode

[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (3D/4D)

[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development

[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

17

GE Voluson E Series with 3Sp-D Transducer

	Mode of Operation
Clinical Application
Anatomy/Region of Interest	B	M	PW
Doppler	CW
Doppler	Color
Doppler	Color M
Doppler	Power
Doppler	Combined
Modes*	Harmonic
Imaging	Coded
Pulse	Other
[Notes]
Ophthalmic
Fetal / Obstetrics[7]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Abdominal[1]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Pediatric	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Small Organ[2]
Neonatal Cephalic
Adult Cephalic	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Cardiac[3]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Peripheral Vascular
Musculo-skeletal Conventional
Musculo-skeletal Superficial
Other
Exam Type, Means of Access
Transesophageal
Transrectal
Transvaginal
Transuretheral
Intraoperative
Intraoperative Neurological
Intravascular
Laparoscopic

Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:

N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E

[1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic, Urology Notes:

[3] Cardiac is adult and Pediatric

[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development

[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

18

GE Voluson E Series with C4-8-D Transducer

Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:

	Mode of Operation
Clinical Application
Anatomy/Region of Interest	B	M	PW
Doppler	CW
Doppler	Color
Doppler	Color M
Doppler	Power
Doppler	Combined
Modes*	Harmonic
Imaging	Coded
Pulse	Other
[Notes]
Ophthalmic
Fetal / Obstetrics[7]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[6]
Abdominal[1]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[6]
Pediatric	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[6]
Small Organ[2]
Neonatal Cephalic
Adult Cephalic
Cardiac[3]
Peripheral Vascular	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[6]
Musculo-skeletal Conventional
Musculo-skeletal Superficial
Other
Exam Type, Means of Access
Transesophageal
Transrectal
Transvaginal
Transuretheral
Intraoperative
Intraoperative Neurological
Intravascular
Laparoscopic

N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E

Notes: [1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic, Urology

[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D)

[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development

[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

19

GE Voluson E Series with RAB6-D Transducer

Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:

	Mode of Operation
Clinical Application
Anatomy/Region of Interest	B	M	PW
Doppler	CW
Doppler	Color
Doppler	Color M
Doppler	Power
Doppler	Combined
Modes*	Harmonic
Imaging	Coded
Pulse	Other
[Notes]
Ophthalmic
Fetal / Obstetrics[7]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6]
Abdominal[1]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6]
Pediatric	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6]
Small Organ[2]
Neonatal Cephalic
Adult Cephalic
Cardiac[3]
Peripheral Vascular
Musculo-skeletal Conventional	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6]
Musculo-skeletal Superficial
Other
Exam Type, Means of Access
Transesophageal
Transrectal
Transvaginal
Transuretheral
Intraoperative
Intraoperative Neurological
Intravascular
Laparoscopic

N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E

Notes: [1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic, Urology

[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode

[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (3D/4D)

[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development

[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

20

GE Voluson E Series with S4-10-D Transducer

Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:

	Mode of Operation
Clinical Application
Anatomy/Region of Interest	B	M	PW
Doppler	CW
Doppler	Color
Doppler	Color M
Doppler	Power
Doppler	Combined
Modes*	Harmonic
Imaging	Coded
Pulse	Other
[Notes]
Ophthalmic
Fetal / Obstetrics[7]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Abdominal[1]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Pediatric	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Small Organ[2]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Neonatal Cephalic	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Adult Cephalic
Cardiac[3]	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P	P
Peripheral Vascular
Musculo-skeletal Conventional
Musculo-skeletal Superficial
Other[4]
Exam Type, Means of Access
Transesophageal
Transrectal[8]
Transvaginal
Transuretheral
Intraoperative
Intraoperative Neurological
Intravascular
Laparoscopic

N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA;

Notes:

[1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic, Urology

[2] Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid, salivary gland, lymph nodes, pediatric and neonatal patients

[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric

[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development

[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

21

GE Voluson E Series with IC9-D Transducer

Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:

	Mode of Operation
Clinical Application
Anatomy/Region of Interest	B	M	PW
Doppler	CW
Doppler	Color
Doppler	Color M
Doppler	Power
Doppler	Combined
Modes*	Harmonic
Imaging	Coded
Pulse	Other
[Notes]
Ophthalmic
Fetal / Obstetrics[7]	N	N	N		N	N	N	N	N	N	[6,9]
Abdominal[1]
Pediatric
Small Organ[2]
Neonatal Cephalic
Adult Cephalic
Cardiac[3]
Peripheral Vascular
Musculo-skeletal Conventional
Musculo-skeletal Superficial
Other
Exam Type, Means of Access
Transesophageal
Transrectal[8]	N	N	N		N	N	N	N	N	N	[6,9]
Transvaginal[10]	N	N	N		N	N	N	N	N	N	[6,9]
Transuretheral
Intraoperative
Intraoperative Neurological
Intravascular
Laparoscopic

N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E

Notes: [6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (2D)

[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development

[8] Includes urology/prostate

[9] Elastography Imaging- Elasticity

[10] Transvaginal includes GYN

[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

22

GE Voluson E10 with eM6C G2 Transducer

	Mode of Operation
Clinical Application
Anatomy/Region of Interest	B	M	PW
Doppler	CW
Doppler	Color#
Doppler	Color M
Doppler	Power
Doppler	Combined
Modes*	Harmonic
Imaging	Coded
Pulse	Other
[Notes]
Ophthalmic
Fetal / Obstetrics[7]	N	N	N		N	N	N	N	N	N	[5,6]
Abdominal[1]	N	N	N		N	N	N	N	N	N	[5,6]
Pediatric	N	N	N		N	N	N	N	N	N	[5,6]
Small Organ[2]
Neonatal Cephalic
Adult Cephalic
Cardiac[3]
Peripheral Vascular
Musculo-skeletal Conventional	N	N	N		N	N	N	N	N	N	[5,6]
Musculo-skeletal Superficial
Other
Exam Type, Means of Access
Transesophageal
Transrectal
Transvaginal
Transuretheral
Intraoperative
Intraoperative Neurological
Intravascular
Laparoscopic

Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:

N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E

[1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic, Urology Notes:

[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode

[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (3D/4D)

[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development

[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD.

[*] Voluson E10 Only: 4D color Doppler (only with eM6C, eM6C G2 probe)

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

23

GE Voluson E10 with eM6C Transducer

Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:

	Mode of Operation
Clinical Application
Anatomy/Region of Interest	B	M	PW Doppler	CW Doppler	Color Doppler	Color M Doppler	Power Doppler	Combined Modes*	Harmonic Imaging	Coded Pulse	Other [Notes]
Ophthalmic
Fetal / Obstetrics[7]	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6]
Abdominal[1]	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6]
Pediatric	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6]
Small Organ[2]
Neonatal Cephalic
Adult Cephalic
Cardiac[3]
Peripheral Vascular
Musculo-skeletal Conventional	P	P	P		P	P	P	P	P	P	[5,6]
Musculo-skeletal Superficial
Other
Exam Type, Means of Access
Transesophageal
Transrectal
Transvaginal
Transuretheral
Intraoperative
Intraoperative Neurological
Intravascular
Laparoscopic

N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E

Notes: [1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic, Urology

[5] 3D/4D Imaging Mode

[6] Includes imaging of guidance of biopsy (3D/4D)

[7] Includes infertility monitoring of follicle development

[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD.

[*] Voluson E10 Only: 4D color Doppler (only with eM6C, eM6C G2 probe)

(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)

24

510(k) Summary

In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided:
Date:	September 4, 2015
Submitter:	GE Healthcare [GE Healthcare Austria GmbH & Co OG]
Tiefenbach 15
Zipf, Austria 4871
Primary Contact Person:	Ayesha Pergadia
Regulatory Affairs Leader
GE Healthcare
T:[phone]
F:[phone]
Secondary Contact Person:	Roland Kuntscher
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
GE Healthcare Austria GmbH & Co OG
T:([phone]
F:([phone]
Device:	Trade Name: Voluson E Series Ultrasound Systems
	Models: Voluson E6/Voluson E8/Voluson E10
Common/Usual Name:	Ultrasound system
Classification Names:
Product Code:	Class II
Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System. 21CFR 892.1550 90-
IYN Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System, 21CFR 892.1560,
90-IYO Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer, 21 CFR 892.1570,
90-ITX
Predicate Device(s):	K142472 Voluson E6_E8_E10 Diagnostic Ultrasound System
Device Description:	The systems are full-featured Track 3 ultrasound systems,
primarily for general radiology use and specialized for OB/GYN
with particular features for realtime 3D/4D acquisition. They
consist of a mobile console with keyboard control panel; color
LCD/TFT touch panel, color video display and optional image
storage and printing devices. They provide high performance
ultrasound imaging and analysis and have comprehensive
networking and DICOM capability. They utilize a variety of
linear, curved linear, matrix phased array transducers including
mechanical and electronic scanning transducers, which provide
highly accurate realtime three dimensional imaging supporting all

standard acquisition modes.

25

• The device is a general purpose ultrasound system. Specific Intended Use: clinical applications remain the same as previously cleared: Fetal/OB; Abdominal (including GYN, pelvic and infertility monitoring/follicle development); Pediatric; Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid etc.); Neonatal and Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (adult and pediatric); Musculo-skeletal Conventional and Superficial; Peripheral Vascular; Transvaginal (including GYN); Transrectal
• The Voluson E Series (Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10) Technology: employs the same fundamental scientific technology as its predicate devices.

Determination of Comparison to Predicates

Substantial Equivalence:

The proposed Voluson E Series (Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10) is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices with regards to intended use, imaging capabilities, technological characteristics and safety and effectiveness.

• o The systems are all intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis.
• The proposed Voluson E Series and predicate Voluson E Series systems have the same clinical intended use.
• o The proposed Voluson E Series and predicate Voluson E Series systems have the same imaging modes.
• There is no change to the system indications for use. ●
• o The systems are manufactured with materials which have been evaluated and have been found to be safe for the intended use of the device.
• The systems have acoustic power levels which are below the applicable FDA limits.
• The proposed Voluson E Series and predicate Voluson E ● Series systems have similar capability in terms of performing measurements, capturing digital images, reviewing and reporting studies.
• The proposed Voluson E Series and predicate systems have been designed in compliance with approved electrical and physical safety standards.
• The proposed Voluson E Series and predicate Voluson E ● Series system transducers are equivalent. The proposed Voluson E Series removes three transducers (RNA5-9-D,

26

P2D, P6D) that were available on the predicate but are no longer being supported.

• o The proposed Voluson E Series adds two new transducers:
  IC9-D (Compatible with Voluson E6/Voluson E8/Voluson E10)

eM6C G2 (Compatible with Voluson E10)

Applications for these probes are within the indications for use of the predicate system.

• The proposed Voluson E Series adds and improved version of an existing software feature SonoAVC called SonoAVC Antral (Antral follicle count). The algorithm has more sensitivity to detect antral (small) follicles.
• . The proposed Voluson E Series is adding a Fetal Cardio preset to the new probe eM6C G2 transducer. The Fetal Cardio setting is already implemented and cleared in K142472.
• The proposed Voluson E Series is adding a card reader/bar code scanner used to support data entry.

Summary of Non-Clinical Tests:

The device has been evaluated for acoustic output, biocompatibility, cleaning and disinfection effectiveness as well as thermal, electrical, electromagnetic, and mechanical safety, and has been found to conform to applicable medical device safety standards. The Voluson E Series and its applications comply with voluntary standards:

• o AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, Medical Electrical Equipment -Part 1: General Requirements for Safety
• IEC60601-1-2, Medical Electrical Equipment -● Part 1-2:General Requirements for Safety - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements and Tests
• IEC60601-2-37, Medical Electrical Equipment o Part 2-

27

37:Particular Requirements for the Safety of Ultrasonic Medical Diagnostic and Monitoring Equipment

• . NEMA UD 3, Standard for Real Time Display of Thermal and Mechanical Acoustic Output Indices on Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment
• o ISO10993-1, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices-Part 1: Evaluation and Testing
• o NEMA UD 2, Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment
• ISO14971, Application of risk management to medical devices
• NEMA, Digital Imaging and Communications in ● Medicine (DICOM) Set. (Radiology)

The following quality assurance measures were applied to the development of the system:

• Risk Analysis ●
• Requirements Reviews
• Design Reviews ●
• Testing on unit level (Module verification)
• Integration testing (System verification)
• Performance testing (Verification) ●
• Safety testing (Verification)
• Final Acceptance Testing (Validation)

Transducer materials and other patient contact materials are biocompatible.

Summary of Clinical Tests:

The subject of this premarket submission, Voluson E Series (Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10), did not require clinical studies to support substantial equivalence.

• Conclusion: GE Healthcare considers the proposed Voluson E Series (Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10) to be as safe, as effective, and performance is substantially equivalent to the predicate device(s).