The DP-9900 Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging System with added transducer is a general-purpose, fully digital ultrasound system for abdominal, gynecologic and obstetric, small parts, and cardiac applications. The system is intended to use for the following type of studies: fetal organ, abdominal, pediatric, small organs, neonatal cephalic, cardiac, transvaginal, peripheral vascular, and musculo-skeletal (both conventional and superficial). This device is intended to adult, pregnant woman, pediatric and neonate. The Device is a prescription device intended to be used by or on the order of a physician or similarly qualified health care professional. This Device is not intended for home use.
Device Story
Mobile, software-controlled ultrasound system; projects ultrasound waves into body tissue; processes returned echoes to generate B-Mode, M-Mode, or B+M-Mode images. Utilizes linear and convex array transducers (2.5–10 MHz). Includes Tissue Harmonic Imaging to enhance image performance. Operated by physicians or qualified healthcare professionals in clinical settings; not for home use. Output displayed on monitor for diagnostic assessment of anatomy and fluid flow. Benefits include non-invasive visualization of internal structures for clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical testing was required. Substantial equivalence established via bench testing and adherence to recognized safety standards (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, NEMA UD 2).
Technological Characteristics
General-purpose digital ultrasound system; Track 1 device. Transducers: linear and convex arrays (2.5–10 MHz). Imaging modes: B, M, B+M. Features Tissue Harmonic Imaging. Patient contact materials are biocompatible. Standards: NEMA UD 2 (acoustic output), IEC 60601-1 (electrical safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC).
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis in adults, pregnant women, pediatric patients, and neonates. Applications include fetal, abdominal, pediatric, small organs, neonatal cephalic, cardiac, transrectal, transvaginal, peripheral vascular, and musculoskeletal (conventional and superficial) studies.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system is a device intended to project a pulsed sound beam into body tissue to determine the depth or location of the tissue interfaces and to measure the duration of an acoustic pulse from the transmitter to the tissue interface and back to the receiver. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A biopsy needle guide kit intended for use with an ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
Predicate Devices
DP-9900 Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging System (K043563)
SSA-530A Famio Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K051500)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# Exhibit A 510(K) SUMMARY
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR §807.92.
The assigned 510(k) number is: _ K053346
# Submitter:
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-medical Electronics Co., LTD Mindray Building, Keji 12th Road South, Hi-tech Industrial Park, Nanshan, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
Tel: +86 755 2658 2888
Fax: +86 755 2658 2680
#### ● Contact Person:
I.i Dongling Shenzhen Mindray Bio-medical Electronics Co., LTD Mindray Building, Keji 12th Road South, Hi-tech Industrial Park. Nanshan, Shenzhen, 518057, P. R. China
#### ● Date Prepared:
November 15, 2005
# Name of the device:
- Trade/Proprietary Name: DP-9900 Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging System with added transducer
- Common Name: Diagnostic Ultrasound System and Transducers .
#### Classification .
Regulatory Class: II Review Category: Tier II
21CFR 892.1560 Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System (90-IYO) 21CFR 892.1570 Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer (90-ITX)
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# Legally Marketed Predicate Device:
DP-9900 Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging System K043563 SSA-530A Famio Diagnostic Ultrasound System K051500
#### Description:
The DP-9900 Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging System with added transducer is a general purpose, mobile, software controlled, ultrasound diagnostic system. This ultrasonic device is designed to project ultrasound waves into body tissue and to present the returned echo information on the monitor. The resulting information is displayed in B-Mode, M-Mode, or in the combined mode (i.e. B!M-Mode). This system is a Track 1 device that employs an array of probes that include linear array and convex linear array with a frequency range of approximately 2.5 MHz to 10 MHz. This modification will provide users with a wider selection of probe characteristics. And tissue harmonic imaging enhances over image performance.
#### Statement of intended Use:
The DP-9900 Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging System with added transducer is a general-purpose, fully digital ultrasound system for abdominal, gynecologic and obstetric, small parts, and cardiac applications.
The system is intended to use for the following type of studies: fetal organ, abdominal. pediatric, small organs, neonatal cephalic, cardiac, transvaginal, peripheral vascular, and musculo-sleletal (both conventional and superficial). This device is intended to adult, pregnant woman, pediatric and neonate. The Device is a prescription device intended to be used by or on the order of a physician or similarly qualified health care professional. This Device is not intended for home use.
#### Technological Characteristics:
The DP-9900 digital ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system with added transducer incorporates the same fundamental technology as the predicate devices. The device has been tested as Track 1 Device per the FDA Guidance document "Information for Manufacturers Seeking Marketing Clearance of Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems and Transducers" issued September 1997. The acoustic output is measured and calculated per NEMA UD 2 Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment: 2004. All transducers used with the DP-9900 digital ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system are track 1. All patient contact materials are biocompatible.
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The technology characteristics of the DP-9900 digital ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system with these modifications do not affect the safety or efficacv of the device.
# Testing:
Laboratory testing was conducted to verify that the DP-9900 digital ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system with added transducer met all design specification and was substantially equivalent to the currently marketed Predicate Device as above. The device has been found to conform to applicable medical device safety standards in regards to thermal, mechanical and electrical safety as well as biocompatibility. Acoustic output is measured and calculated according to * Acoustic Output Measuring Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment"
#### Applicable Standards
The DP-9900 digital ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system with added transducer conforms to the following Standards:
NEMA UD 2 Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for Diagnostic ultrasound Equipment IEC 60601-1 IEC 60601-1-2
#### Clinical Test:
No clinical testing was required
# Conclusion:
The conclusions drawn from testing of the DP-9900 Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging System with added transducer demonstrates that the device is as safe, as effective as well as the legally marketed predicate devices.
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2005 DEC 9
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. % Ms. Susan Goldstein-Falk Official Correspondent mdi Consultants, Inc. 55 Northern Blvd., Suite 200 GREAT NECK NY 11021
Re: K053346
Trade Name: DP-9900 Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1570 Regulation Name: Diagostic ultrasonic transducer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYO and ITX Dated: November 15, 2005 Received: December 2, 2005
Dear Ms. Goldstein-Falk:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we nave reviewed your Section 3 roxif present in 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 Interslate commerce prob to thay 20, 1777, 19, 1777, 19, 1777, 1978, 1999, 1999, 1999, 1999, 1999, 1999, 1999, 1999, 1999, 1999, 1999, 1999, 1999, 1999, 1999, 1999, 1999, 199 Americallents, of to devices markets Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to rederal rood, Drug, and Cooments Fest et. The general controls provisions of the Act include the general controls provisions of the listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
This determination of substantial equivalence applies to the following transducers intended for This delemination of Substanial Squarial System, as described in your premarket notification:
Transducer Model Number
35C50HA 75L60HA
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forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and 11 GFR 1000 forth in the quality systems (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed nothication. The I Dry miding of successification for your device and thus permits your device to proceed to market.
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David A. Bergerson
Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure(s)
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# Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
Transducer System × DP 9900 Model:
510(k) Number(s)
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Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(specify) | Other*<br>(specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | | | | | | P | N |
| Abdominal | | P | P | | | | | | P | N |
| Intraoperative (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | P | P | | | | | | P | |
| Small organ(specify) | | P | P | | | | | | P | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | P | P | | | | | | P | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | P | P | | | | | | P | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | P | P | | | | | | P | |
| Transvaginal | | P | P | | | | | | P | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | P | P | | | | | | P | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | P | P | | | | | | P | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | P | P | | | | | | P | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N=new indication; P=previously cleared by FDA; E=added under Appendix E
Combined mode: B+M ' Additional comments:
*Other: Tissue Harmonic Imaging. The feature does not use contrast agents
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation(ODE)
Daniel A. Cheyrum
0028
Prescription USE (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number _
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## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
System Model: Transducer ×
3565014A
510(k) Number(s)
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------|
| | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(specify) | Other *<br>(specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | | | | | P | N |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | | | | | P | N |
| Intraoperative (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small organ(specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N=new indication; P=previously cleared by FDA; E=added under Appendix E
Additional comments: Combined mode: B+M
*Other: Tissue Harmonic Imaging. The feature does not use contrast agents
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation(ODE)
Daniel G. Ayres
(Division Sign-Off)
0022
ﻓ
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
Prescription USE (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
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### Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
System
× Transducer
Model: 75L60HA
510(k) Number(s)
Intended Usc: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(specify) | Other<br>(specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small organ(specify) | | N | N | | | | | | N | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | N | N | | | | | | N | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | N | N | | | | | | N | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | N | N | | | | | | N | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | N | N | | | | | | N | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
· N=new indication; P=previously cleared by FDA; E=added under Appendix E
Additional comments: Combined mode: B+M
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation(ODE)
Daniel A. Legron
Prescription USE (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal,
and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number K053346 0031
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