K Number
K955543
Device Name
ULTRASOUND SYSTEM MODEL UF-3500
Date Cleared
1997-02-11

(434 days)

Product Code
Regulation Number
892.1560
AI/MLSaMDIVD (In Vitro Diagnostic)TherapeuticDiagnosticis PCCP AuthorizedThirdparty
Intended Use
This device is intended to be used for applications in fetal, abdominal, intra-operative, pediatric, small organ, transrectal, and peripheral vessel scanning. Ultrasonic probes are available to obtain images either transrectally or intraoperatively. It is intended to by used by or on the order of a physician or similarly qualified health care professional. The UF-3500 is intended to be used in a doctors office and all hospital environments: ER ICU, CCU, OR, etc. This device is intended to be use on any patient; neonate, pediatric, or adult; where the placement and positioning of the transducer does not interfere with or complicate the treatment of the patient. This device is not intended for home use. The UF-3500 applies ultrasound energy though the abdominal wall to obtain an image of the fetus and abdominal organs that can be used to determine the qestational age of the fetus or to detect abnormalities of the fetus or abdominal.organs. The UF-3500, when used with the transrectal probe, applies ultrasound energy though the rectal wall to obtain an image of the abdominal organs that can be used to detect abnormalities of these organs.
Device Description
The model UF-3500 is a portable, General Purpose Ultrasound Scanner. This ultrasonic device is designed to project a pulsed sound beam into body tissue to determine the depth or location of the tissue interface and to measure the duration of an acoustic pulse from the transmitter to the tissue interface and back to the receiver. The resulting information is displayed on the system's 7 inch diagonal video monitor as a 16 level greyscale B-Mode image. The system provides user flexibility for different measurement and calculations that are incorporated into the unit. General measurements include distance, area, circumferential length, volume, and angle. Fetal calculations include gestational week, expected date of confinement, and fetal weight. All fetal measurements are derived from either Tokyo University's system, Osaka University's system or the American/European system; the same systems used on the UF-4500 The UF-3500 can be used with any of eight (8) different linear transducers, only one of which may be active at any one time. An option is provided that will allow two probes to be simultaneously connected to the UF-3500; again, only one of which may be active at any time.
More Information

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No
The document describes a standard ultrasound device with basic measurement and calculation functions. There is no mention of AI, ML, or any advanced image processing techniques that would suggest the use of these technologies. The performance studies focus on acoustic output, electrical safety, and equivalence to a predicate device, not on the performance of any AI/ML algorithms.

No.
The device is described as a "General Purpose Ultrasound Scanner" that obtains images for diagnosis, not for treating a condition.

Yes

The device is intended to obtain images to determine gestational age, detect abnormalities of the fetus or abdominal organs, and in the "Mentions image processing" section, it explicitly states, "Inadequate design of the signal processing and measurement circuitry or program can lead to generation of inaccurate diagnostic data." This indicates its use in providing diagnostic data.

No

The device description explicitly states it is a "General Purpose Ultrasound Scanner" and describes hardware components like a video monitor and transducers, indicating it is not software-only.

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

Here's why:

  • IVD Definition: In vitro diagnostics are tests performed on samples such as blood, urine, or tissue that have been taken from the human body to detect diseases or other conditions.
  • Device Function: The UF-3500 is an ultrasound scanner. It uses sound waves applied externally or internally (transrectally) to create images of internal body structures. It does not analyze samples taken from the body.
  • Intended Use: The intended use describes imaging of internal organs and structures for diagnostic purposes, not the analysis of biological samples.

Therefore, the UF-3500 falls under the category of a medical imaging device, not an in vitro diagnostic device.

N/A

Intended Use / Indications for Use

"This device is intended to be used for applications in fetal, abdominal, intra-operative, pediatric, small organ, transrectal, and peripheral vessel scanning. Ultrasonic probes are available to obtain images either transrectally or intraoperatively. It is intended to by used by or on the order of a physician or similarly qualified health care professional. The UF-3500 is intended to be used in a doctors office and all hospital environments: ER ICU, CCU, OR, etc. This device is intended to be use on any patient; neonate, pediatric, or adult; where the placement and positioning of the transducer does not interfere with or complicate the treatment of the patient. This device is not intended for home use."

"The UF-3500 applies ultrasound energy though the abdominal wall to obtain an image of the fetus and abdominal organs that can be used to determine the qestational age of the fetus or to detect abnormalities of the fetus or abdominal.organs."

"The UF-3500, when used with the transrectal probe, applies ultrasound energy though the rectal wall to obtain an image of the abdominal organs that can be used to detect abnormalities of these organs."

Product codes

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Device Description

"The model UF-3500 is a portable, General Purpose Ultrasound Scanner. This ultrasonic device is designed to project a pulsed sound beam into body tissue to determine the depth or location of the tissue interface and to measure the duration of an acoustic pulse from the transmitter to the tissue interface and back to the receiver. The resulting information is displayed on the system's 7 inch diagonal video monitor as a 16 level greyscale B-Mode image.

The system provides user flexibility for different measurement and calculations that are incorporated into the unit. General measurements include distance, area, circumferential length, volume, and angle. Fetal calculations include gestational week, expected date of confinement, and fetal weight. All fetal measurements are derived from either Tokyo University's system, Osaka University's system or the American/European system; the same systems used on the UF-4500

The UF-3500 can be used with any of eight (8) different linear transducers, only one of which may be active at any one time. An option is provided that will allow two probes to be simultaneously connected to the UF-3500; again, only one of which may be active at any time."

Mentions image processing

"Inadequate design of the signal processing and measurement circuitry or program can lead to generation of inaccurate diagnostic data."

Mentions AI, DNN, or ML

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Input Imaging Modality

Ultrasound

Anatomical Site

fetal, abdominal, intra-operative, pediatric, small organ, transrectal, peripheral vessel

Indicated Patient Age Range

"any patient; neonate, pediatric, or adult"

Intended User / Care Setting

"by or on the order of a physician or similarly qualified health care professional."
"doctors office and all hospital environments: ER ICU, CCU, OR, etc."

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)

"Laboratery testing was conducted to validate and verify the FUKUDA DENSHI FF sonic model UF-3500 General Purpose Ultrasound Scanner met all design specifications and was substantially equivalent to the FUKUDA DENSHI model UF-4500. This testing consisted of all environmental testing identified in the FDA's DCRND November 1993 "Reviewer Guidance Document for Premarket notification Submissions" Draft Guidance Document. Additional testing was performed to demonstrate compliance with the voluntary AlUM "Acoustic Output Measurement and Labeling Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment", 1992 and ANSI/AAMI ES1-1993, "Safe current limits for electromedical apparatus". Finally, a hazard analysis of the system and its software was performed and testing was conducted to validate the systems overall operation."

"The UF-3500's acoustic out power levels were tested and found to be below the preamendment acoustic power intensity levels listed in the "Revised 510(k) Diagnostic Ultrasound Guidance for 1993" document."

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

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Predicate Device(s)

K922208

Reference Device(s)

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Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP) - All Relevant Information

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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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510(k) Summary

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FUKUDA DENSHI FF sonic model UF-3500

General Purpose Ultrasound Scanner

Submitter:

FUKUDA DENSHI AMERICA CORP. 11725 NE 65th St., Building C Redmond WA 98052-4911 206/881-7737 Tel: 206/869-2018 Fax:

Contact Person:

David J. Geraghty Requiatory Affairs Manager FUKUDA DENSHI AMERICA CORP. 11725 NE 65th St., Building C Redmond WA 98052-4911 Tel: 206/881-7737 206/869-2018 Fax:

Date Prepared:

December 4, 1995 Revised October 23, 1996

Device Name:

Proprietary Name: FF sonic model UF-3500 General Purpose Ultrasound Scanner

Common Name:

General Purpose Ultrasound Scanner

Classification Name:

System, Imaging, Pulsed Echo, Ultrasonic

Legally Marketed Device:

FUKUDA DENSHI FF sonic model UF-4500 General Purpose Ultrasound Scanner (K922208)

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Description:

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The model UF-3500 is a portable, General Purpose Ultrasound Scanner. This ultrasonic device is designed to project a pulsed sound beam into body tissue to determine the depth or location of the tissue interface and to measure the duration of an acoustic pulse from the transmitter to the tissue interface and back to the receiver. The resulting information is displayed on the system's 7 inch diagonal video monitor as a 16 level greyscale B-Mode image.

The system provides user flexibility for different measurement and calculations that are incorporated into the unit. General measurements include distance, area, circumferential length, volume, and angle. Fetal calculations include gestational week, expected date of confinement, and fetal weight. All fetal measurements are derived from either Tokyo University's system, Osaka University's system or the American/European system; the same systems used on the UF-4500

The UF-3500 can be used with any of eight (8) different linear transducers, only one of which may be active at any one time. An option is provided that will allow two probes to be simultaneously connected to the UF-3500; again, only one of which may be active at any time.

Intended Use:

This device is intended to be used for applications in fetal, abdominal, intra-operative, pediatric, small organ, transrectal, and peripheral vessel scanning. Ultrasonic probes are available to obtain images either transrectally or intraoperatively. It is intended to by used by or on the order of a physician or similarly qualified health care professional. The UF-3500 is intended to be used in a doctors office and all hospital environments: ER ICU, CCU, OR, etc. This device is intended to be use on any patient; neonate, pediatric, or adult; where the placement and positioning of the transducer does not interfere with or complicate the treatment of the patient. This device is not intended for home use.

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The UF-3500 applies ultrasound energy though the abdominal wall to obtain an image of the fetus and abdominal organs that can be used to determine the qestational age of the fetus or to detect abnormalities of the fetus or abdominal.organs.

The UF-3500, when used with the transrectal probe, applies ultrasound energy though the rectal wall to obtain an image of the abdominal organs that can be used to detect abnormalities of these organs.

Technological Characteristics

The UF-3500 incorporates a microprocessor in the same manner as the predicate device. Transducers are limited to linear probes, again the same probes available for the predicate device. (Transrectal and intraoperative probes are added to the UF-4500 under a separate 510(k)filing.)

These technological differences do not effect the safety or efficacy of the device. Any safety issues that may be raised by a software controlled medical device are the same issues already addressed by the predicate device and are addressed in the systems hazard analysis and in the system validation.

Testing:

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Laboratery testing was conducted to validate and verify the FUKUDA DENSHI FF sonic model UF-3500 General Purpose Ultrasound Scanner met all design specifications and was substantially equivalent to the FUKUDA DENSHI model UF-4500. This testing consisted of all environmental testing identified in the FDA's DCRND November 1993 "Reviewer Guidance Document for Premarket notification Submissions" Draft Guidance Document. Additional testing was performed to demonstrate compliance with the voluntary AlUM "Acoustic Output Measurement and Labeling Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment", 1992 and ANSI/AAMI ES1-1993, "Safe current limits for electromedical apparatus". Finally, a hazard analysis of the system and its software was performed and testing was conducted to validate the systems overall operation.

Although the device is neither life supporting nor life sustaining, diagnostic information derived from the use of

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the device may be critical to the proper management of the patient.

The other area of concern is the safety of the patient in that the device intentionally inputs energy, projects a pulsed sound beam, into body tissue. The UF-3500's acoustic out power levels were tested and found to be below the preamendment acoustic power intensity levels listed in the "Revised 510(k) Diagnostic Ultrasound Guidance for 1993" document.

So, the areas of risk for this device are the same as other devices in this class, and are the following:

  • . Electrical shock Excessive electrical chassis leakage current can disturb the normal electrophysiology of the heart, and possibly leading to the onset of cardiac arrhythmias.
  • Excessive Ultrasound Energy . Excessive ultrasound energy can cause localized heating and possible tissue damage.
  • Misdiagnosis .
    • Inadequate design of the signal processing and measurement circuitry or program can lead to generation of inaccurate diagnostic data. If inaccurate diagnostic data are used in managing the patient, the physician may prescribe a course of treatment that places the patient at risk unnecessarily.
    • Inadequate design of the device's software, used to make various measurements, can lead to generation of inaccurate diagnostic data. If inaccurate diagnostic data are used in managing the patient, the physician may prescribe a course of treatment that places the patient at risk unnecessarily.

The design of the UF-3500 has taken into account all the above. The device is designed to meet UL 601, CSA 22.2 and AAMI standards for electrical safety for medical equipment to prevent the possibility of excessive electrical leakage current to the patient.

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Conclusion:

The conclusions drawn from the laboratory testing of the FUKUDA DENSHI FF sonic model UF-3500 General Purpose Ultrasound Scanner demonstrate that the device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed predicate device, the FUKUDA DENSHI model UF-4500.

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