K Number
K192573
Device Name
Dolphin Medical Imaging USB Ultrasound System
Date Cleared
2019-11-19

(62 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
892.1560
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdparty
Intended Use
The Dolphin Medical Imaging USB Ultrasound System is intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging in B mode. It is indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging in the following applications: - · Fetal/Obstetric - Abdominal Pediatric - · Small Organ - · Musculo-skeletal (conventional) - · Musculo-skeletal (superficial) - · Urology - · Gynecology - · Pelvic Floor - · Neuro-muscular - · Peripheral Vessel The system is intended for use by trained registered nurses and other trained healthcare professional healthcare environment.
Device Description
The Dolphin Medical Imaging Ultrasound System ("DMI US") is a self-contained, solid-state portable ultrasound imaging system, physically comprised of the FDA-cleared Interson SP-L01 USB ultrasound probe (K163443), which is used in connection with the DMI US application software. The system contains an ultrasound generator/receiver, analog to digital converter, microcontroller, control logic, USB 2.0 interface, B-mode imaging and application software providing the user interface. The DMI US application software provides a task-oriented graphical user interface that runs on a personal computer with a USB 2.0 (or greater) port and the Windows 10 operating system. The user-selectable tasks supported are peripheral intravenous access and central venous access. The software application displays the ultrasound B-mode image at a depth appropriate for the selected task. The initial operational settings of the probe and/or application are preprogrammed in the system. User-customized parameter settings for each probe and/or application may be set by the operator and stored for recall as needed via the software user interface. Customization includes changing image brightness (gain), changing depth and freezing/unfreezing the ultrasound image. The system uses a probe with solid-state ultrasound array transducers which provide high resolution, high penetration performance
More Information

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No
The summary describes a standard ultrasound system with basic image display and user-adjustable parameters. There is no mention of AI, ML, or advanced image processing features that would indicate the use of such technologies.

No
The device is described as an "ultrasound imaging system" intended for "diagnostic ultrasound imaging." Its purpose is to display ultrasound B-mode images for diagnostic tasks, not for treating conditions.

Yes

The "Intended Use / Indications for Use" section explicitly states, "The Dolphin Medical Imaging USB Ultrasound System is intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging in B mode."

No

The device description explicitly states that the system is "physically comprised of the FDA-cleared Interson SP-L01 USB ultrasound probe (K163443)" in addition to the software. This indicates a hardware component is integral to the device's function.

Based on the provided information, this device is not an IVD (In Vitro Diagnostic).

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: In Vitro Diagnostic devices are used to examine specimens (like blood, urine, or tissue) taken from the human body to provide information for diagnosis, monitoring, or screening.
  • Device Function: The Dolphin Medical Imaging USB Ultrasound System is an ultrasound imaging system. It uses sound waves to create images of internal body structures. It does not analyze biological specimens.
  • Intended Use: The intended use clearly states "diagnostic ultrasound imaging" for various anatomical sites. This is a form of in vivo (within the living body) diagnostic imaging, not in vitro.

Therefore, while it is a diagnostic medical device, it does not fit the definition of an In Vitro Diagnostic device.

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Intended Use / Indications for Use

The Dolphin Medical Imaging USB Ultrasound System is intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging in B mode. It is indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging in the following applications:

  • · Fetal/Obstetric
  • Abdominal Pediatric
  • · Small Organ
  • · Musculo-skeletal (conventional)
  • · Musculo-skeletal (superficial)
  • · Urology
  • · Gynecology
  • · Pelvic Floor
  • · Neuro-muscular
  • · Peripheral Vessel

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

IYO, ITX

Device Description

The Dolphin Medical Imaging Ultrasound System ("DMI US") is a self-contained, solid-state portable ultrasound imaging system, physically comprised of the FDA-cleared Interson SP-L01 USB ultrasound probe (K163443), which is used in connection with the DMI US application software. The system contains an ultrasound generator/receiver, analog to digital converter, microcontroller, control logic, USB 2.0 interface, B-mode imaging and application software providing the user interface.

The DMI US application software provides a task-oriented graphical user interface that runs on a personal computer with a USB 2.0 (or greater) port and the Windows 10 operating system. The user-selectable tasks supported are peripheral intravenous access and central venous access. The software application displays the ultrasound B-mode image at a depth appropriate for the selected task.

The initial operational settings of the probe and/or application are preprogrammed in the system. User-customized parameter settings for each probe and/or application may be set by the operator and stored for recall as needed via the software user interface. Customization includes changing image brightness (gain), changing depth and freezing/unfreezing the ultrasound image. The system uses a probe with solid-state ultrasound array transducers which provide high resolution, high penetration performance.

Mentions image processing

B-mode imaging

Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

Ultrasound

Anatomical Site

Fetal/Obstetric, Abdominal Pediatric, Small Organ, Musculo-skeletal (conventional), Musculo-skeletal (superficial), Urology, Gynecology, Pelvic Floor, Neuro-muscular, Peripheral Vessel

Indicated Patient Age Range

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Intended User / Care Setting

The system is intended for use by trained registered nurses and other trained healthcare professionals in a professional healthcare environment.

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)

The Dolphin Medical Imaging USB Ultrasound System introduces no new modes, features, or technologies relative to the predicate device (Interson K163443) that require clinical testing. The clinical safety and effectiveness of ultrasound systems with these characteristics are well accepted for both predicate and subject devices.

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

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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.

K163443

Reference Device(s): Identify the Reference Device(s) K/DEN number and list them here in a comma separated list exactly as they appear in the text.

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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).

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§ 892.1560 Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system.

(a)
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.(b)
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.

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Dolphin Medical Imaging, LLC % Mr. Prithul Bom Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services, LLC 1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 510k SAINT PAUL MN 55114

Re: K192573

Trade/Device Name: Dolphin Medical Imaging USB Ultrasound System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYO, ITX Dated: November 8, 2019 Received: November 12, 2019

Dear Ms. Bom:

We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.

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Sincerely,

For

Thalia T. Mills, Ph.D. Director Division of Radiological Health OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health

Enclosure

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Indications for Use

510(k) Number (if known) K192573

Device Name

Dolphin Medical Imaging USB Ultrasound System

Indications for Use (Describe)

The Dolphin Medical Imaging USB Ultrasound System is intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging in B mode. It is indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging in the following applications:

  • · Fetal/Obstetric
  • Abdominal Pediatric
  • · Small Organ
  • · Musculo-skeletal (conventional)
  • · Musculo-skeletal (superficial)
  • · Urology
  • · Gynecology
  • · Pelvic Floor
  • · Neuro-muscular
  • · Peripheral Vessel

The system is intended for use by trained registered nurses and other trained healthcare professional healthcare environment.

Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)

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

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510(k) Summary

Provided in accordance with 21CFR 807.92 (c).

Submitter Information – 21 CFR 807.92 (a)(1)

Date of submission:November 18, 2019
Submitter information:Dolphin Medical Imaging, LLC
161 Dawn River
Folsom, CA 95630
Contact Person:Brian Heaney
Chief Executive Officer
Dolphin Medical Imaging
161 Dawn River Way
Folsom, CA 95630
919.450.7668
brian.heaney@dolphinmedicalimaging.com

Name of Device and Classification – 21 CFR 807.92 (a)(2)

Device trade name:Dolphin Medical Imaging USB Ultrasound System
Model number:DMI-USB-001
Common name:Diagnostic ultrasound system and transducers
Classification:Class II
21 CFR SectionClassification NameProduct Code
892.1560System, Imaging, Pulsed Echo, UltrasonicIYO
892.1570Transducer, Ultrasonic, DiagnosticITX

Acoustic Output Limits Track

Track 3

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Predicate Device - 21 CFR 807.92 (a)(2)

Interson USB Ultrasound System

K163443

4/13/2017

Device Description - 21 CFR 807.92 (a)(4)

The Dolphin Medical Imaging Ultrasound System ("DMI US") is a self-contained, solid-state portable ultrasound imaging system, physically comprised of the FDA-cleared Interson SP-L01 USB ultrasound probe (K163443), which is used in connection with the DMI US application software. The system contains an ultrasound generator/receiver, analog to digital converter, microcontroller, control logic, USB 2.0 interface, B-mode imaging and application software providing the user interface.

The DMI US application software provides a task-oriented graphical user interface that runs on a personal computer with a USB 2.0 (or greater) port and the Windows 10 operating system. The user-selectable tasks supported are peripheral intravenous access and central venous access. The software application displays the ultrasound B-mode image at a depth appropriate for the selected task.

The initial operational settings of the probe and/or application are preprogrammed in the system. User-customized parameter settings for each probe and/or application may be set by the operator and stored for recall as needed via the software user interface. Customization includes changing image brightness (gain), changing depth and freezing/unfreezing the ultrasound image. The system uses a probe with solid-state ultrasound array transducers which provide high resolution, high penetration performance

Intended Use/Indications for Use - 21 CFR 807.92 (a)(5)

The Dolphin Medical Imaging USB Ultrasound System is intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging in B mode. It is indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging in the following applications:

  • Fetal/Obstetric
  • Abdominal Pediatric
  • Small Organ
  • Musculo-skeletal (conventional)
  • Musculo-skeletal (superficial)
  • Urology
  • Gynecology
  • Pelvic Floor
  • Neuro-muscular
  • Peripheral Vessel

The system is intended for use by trained registered nurses and other trained healthcare professionals in a professional healthcare environment.

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Summary of technological characteristics of the device compared to the predicate device -21 CFR 807.92 (a)(6)

DeviceSubject Device:Predicate Device:
FeaturesDMI USB Ultrasound SystemInterson Ultrasound System K164443
Intended UseDiagnostic ultrasound imaging in B
mode.Diagnostic ultrasound imaging in B, color
Doppler and Combined (B+Color) mode.
Indications for UseIndicated for diagnostic ultrasound
imaging in specified applications.Indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging in
specified applications.
Product CodeIYO, ITXIYN, IYO, ITX
Array GeometryLinearCurved and linear
MechanicsSolid StateSolid State
Software platformCommercial off-the-shelf operating
system (Windows)Commercial off-the-shelf operating system
(Windows)
Measurement
functionNot supported2D measurement and area measurement
Wireless networkingNot supportedNot supported
ConnectorUSBUSB

Determination of Substantial Equivalence

The Dolphin Medical Imaging USB Ultrasound System hardware is identical to the predicate device. The Dolphin Medical Imaging USB Ultrasound System application software provides a subset of the predicate device application software.

Non-clinical Performance Data

Non-clinical testing relied on in this premarket notification submission for a determination of substantial equivalence include tests which show compliance with the following standards.

  • NOTE: Testing per ES60601-1:2005; and IEC 60601-1-2:2014 was performed for use of the transducer with a specific computer model (Dell T15G) while internally powered and not connected to mains. Use of alternate USB 2.0 compatible computer hardware requires verification by the end user. Further information is provided in the Instructions for Use.
      1. Recognition Number 12-105: NEMA UD 2-2004 (R2009), Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment Revision 3. (Radiology)
      1. Recognition Number 19-4: AAMI ANSI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 and A1:2012, C1:2009/(R)2012 and A2:2010/(R)2012, (Consolidated Text) Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, MOD)
      1. Recognition Number 12-293: IEC 60601-2-37 (2015), Amendment 2, Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-37: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment. (Radiology)
      1. Recognition Number 19-8: IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 4.0 2014-02, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance -Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests

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    1. Recognition Number 5-89: IEC 60601-1-6 Edition 3.1 2013-10, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance -Collateral standard: Usability
    1. Recognition Number 5-40: ISO 14971 Second edition 2007-03-01, Medical devices -Application of risk management to medical devices
    1. Recognition Number 2-173: AAMI ANSI ISO 10993-10:2010/(R)2014, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
    1. Recognition Number 2-153: AAMI ANSI ISO 10993-5:2009/(R)2014, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity

Summary of Clinical Tests

The Dolphin Medical Imaging USB Ultrasound System introduces no new modes, features, or technologies relative to the predicate device (Interson K163443) that require clinical testing. The clinical safety and effectiveness of ultrasound systems with these characteristics are well accepted for both predicate and subject devices.

514 Performance Standards

There are no Sec. 514 performance standards for this device.

Prescription Status

This is a prescription device. The prescription device statement appears in the labeling.

Sterilization Site(s)

Not applicable. No components are supplied sterile.

Conclusions

Dolphin Medical Imaging concludes that the subject device, the Dolphin Medical Imaging USB Ultrasound System, has been shown to be substantially equivalent to the predicate device identified above.