K072266 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · ITX · Aug 29, 2007 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K072266
Device Name
ACUSON P50 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
Applicant
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product Code
ITX · Radiology
Decision Date
Aug 29, 2007
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1570
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
The Acuson P50 ™ Ultrasound System is intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body; specific indications for use are tabulated in Section 4.3 of this submission.
Device Story
Acuson P50 is a portable diagnostic ultrasound system; identical to Teratech 2000 series. Inputs: ultrasonic pulses via various transducers (phased, linear, CW). Operation: pulse-echo imaging; Doppler (PWD, CWD, Color, Power) and harmonic imaging modes. Output: real-time ultrasound images and fluid flow analysis displayed for clinician interpretation. Used in clinical and military field settings by trained healthcare professionals. Output assists in diagnostic imaging, needle/catheter guidance, and hemodynamic assessment. Benefits: portable diagnostic capability for diverse clinical environments.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on technological comparison to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Portable diagnostic ultrasound system. Modes: B-mode, M-mode, PWD, CWD, Color Doppler, Power Doppler, Harmonic Imaging. Transducers: Phased array, linear array, CW probes. Connectivity: Standard ultrasound system interfaces. Software: Identical to predicate Teratech 2000 series.
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis in clinical applications including fetal, abdominal, intra-operative, pediatric, small organ, neonatal/adult cephalic, musculoskeletal, cardiac, and peripheral vessel. Used in hospital, clinic, and military field settings. Prescription use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A diagnostic ultrasonic transducer is a device made of a piezoelectric material that converts electrical signals into acoustic signals and acoustic signals into electrical signals and intended for use in diagnostic ultrasonic medical devices. Accessories of this generic type of device may include transmission media for acoustically coupling the transducer to the body surface, such as acoustic gel, paste, or a flexible fluid container.
TERATECH Model 8IOC4, 8IOL4, and 10LAP4 Probes (K043278)
TERASON Ultrasound System with Continuous Wave (CW) Doppler (K051334)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K072266
page 1 of 2
AUG 2 9 2007
# 510(k) Summary Siemens Medical Solutions Siemens P50 ™ Ultrasound System
- Siemens Medical Solutions SPONSOR 1. Ultrasound Division 1230 Shorebird Way Mountain View, California
- Sheila W. Pickering Ph.D. Contact Person: Regulatory Affairs
650 943 7187 Telephone:
July 31 2007 Date Prepared:
### DEVICE NAME 2.
| Proprietary Name: | Acuson P50 ™ Ultrasound System |
|----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common/Usual Name: | Diagnostic Ultrasound System |
| Classification Name: | Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer<br>(21 CFR 892.1570, 90-ITX)<br>Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System<br>(21 CFR 892.1560, 90-IYO)<br>Diagnostic Ultrasonic Transducer<br>(21 CFR 892.1570, 90-ITX) |
### PREDICATE DEVICES 3.
| K992505 | TERATECH Model 2000 Imaging System |
|---------|------------------------------------------------------|
| K010833 | TERATECH Model 8C4 Endocavity Smart Probe |
| K012191 | TERATECH Model 2000 Handheld Ultrasound System with |
| | Doppler and Harmonic Imaging Modes |
| K030191 | SIEMENS ™ Model 2000/BAS Portable Ultrasound Systems |
| K040840 | TERATECH Model 10V5 Smart Probe |
| K043278 | TERATECH Model 8IOC4, 8IOL4, and 10LAP4 Probes |
| K051334 | TERASON™ Ultrasound System with Continuous Wave (CW) |
| | Doppler and add-to-file submissions |
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### Intended Use 4.
The Acuson P50 ™ Ultrasound System is intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body; specific indications for use are tabulated in Section 4.3 of this submission.
#### DEVICE DESCRIPTION 5.
The Acuson P50 ™ Ultrasound System is identical to the Teratech 2000 and previous Teratech models as identified in the predicate device section.
| | TERATECH 2000 | Acuson P50 |
|-------------|----------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| Hardware | Specified in K051334 | No change |
| Transducers | Specified in K051334 | Increase number of<br>transducers |
| Software | Specified in K051334 | No change |
| Labeling | Specified in K051334 | Changed only to<br>reflect additional<br>transducers |
### BASIS FOR SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE 6.
The Siemens P50 ™ Ultrasound System is substantially equivalent to the Teratech devices listed above which are currently in commercial distribution in the United States. It is equivalent in modes of operation, and intended for the same clinical applications.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. c/o Mr. Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services 1394 25th Street, NW BUFFALO MN 55313
AUG 2 9 2007
Re: K072266
Trade/Device Name: Acuson P50TM Ultrasound System Regulation Number: 21 CFR §892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYO, IYN, ITX Dated: August 14, 2007 Received: August 15, 2007
Dear Mr. Job:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we 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). 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.
This determination of substantial equivalence applies to the following transducers intended for use with the ACUSON P50 Ultrasound System, as described in your premarket notification:
## Transducer Model Number
| 4V2 Phased Array | 7L3 Linear Array | 12HL7 Hockeystick Linear Array |
|-------------------|------------------|--------------------------------|
| 12L5 Linear Array | AuxCW 2MHz Pedof | |
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such 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.
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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); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (OS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (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 predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus permits your device to proceed to market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0120. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html
If you have any questions regarding the content of this letter, please contact Mr. Paul Hardy at (240) 276-3666.
Sincerely yours,
Nancy C. Brogdon
Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosures
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## Attachment 1
## DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND INDICATIONS FOR USE FORM
| System: | ACUSON P50 Ultrasound System | | | | | | | |
|-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|----------------|-----------------|-------|
| Transducer: | (see comments) | | | | | | | |
| | Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound Imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows: | | | | | | | |
| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | Other |
| General<br>(Track I Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks I & III) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppa | Comb.<br>Modesb | |
| | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging<br>& Other | Fetal | Nd | N | N | N | Nd | N | Nd |
| | Abdominal | Nd | N | N | N | Nd | N | Nd |
| | intra-operative (Spec.)e | Nd | N | N | N | Nd | N | Nd |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | Nd | N | N | N | Nd | N | Nd |
| | Small Organ (Thyroid,<br>Breast, Testes, etc.) | Nd | N | N | N | Nd | N | Nd |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Adult Cephalic | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skel. (Convent.) | Nd | N | N | N | Nd | N | Nd |
| | Musculo-skel. (Superfic) | Nd | N | N | N | Nd | N | Nd |
| | Intra-luminall | N | N | N | N | Nd | N | N |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | N | N | Nf | N | Nd | N | N |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | N | N | Nf | N | Nd | N | N |
| | Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | N | N | Nf | N | Nd | N | N |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | Nd | N | N | N | N | N | Nd |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
N= new indication; P= previously cleared by FDA; E= added under Appendix E
" Includes Color Doppler (CD) and (non-directional) Power Doppler.
B+M; B+PWD; B+CWD; B+CD; B+PD;
° Harmonic Imaging (HI)
4 Includes ultrasound guidance for placement of needles & catheters.
· Abdominal organs and peripheral vessel.
PW includes PW Doppler Tissue Imaging (DTI).
9 includes Doppler Tissue Imaging (DT)}
Includes uses in milltary field settings in addition to hospital/clinic settings.
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Office of Device Evaluation Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy C. Brogdon
(Division Siğn-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, an Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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| System: | ACUSON P50 Ultrasound System | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|----------------|----------------|-------|
| Transducer: | 4V2 Phased Array (K063085) | | | | | | | |
| Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows: | | | | | | | | |
| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | Other |
| General<br>(Track I Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks I & III) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppa | Comb<br>Modesb | |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | Pd | P | | | Pd | P | Pd |
| | Fetal | Pd | P | P | | Pd | P | Pd |
| | Abdominal | Pd | P | P | P | Pd | P | Pd |
| | Intra-operative (Spec.) | Pd | P | P | P | Pd | P | Pd |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging<br>& Other | Pediatric | Pd | P | P | P | Pd | P | Pd |
| | Small Organ (Thyroid,<br>Breast, Testes, etc.) | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
| | Adult Cephalic: | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skel. (Convent.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skel. (Superfic) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-luminal | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | P | P |
| | Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
N= new indication; P= praviously cleared by FDA; E= added under Appendix E
" Includes Color Doppler (CD) and (non-directional) Power Doppler.
8 +M; B+PWD; B+CWD; B+CD; B+PD.
് Harmonic Imaging (HI)
Harmonic infaging (11)
9 Includes ultrasound guidance for placement of needles, catheters.
* Abdominal organs and peripheral vessel.
PW includes PW Doppler Tissue Imaging (DTI).
9 includes Doppler Tissue Imaging (DTI) .
Includes uses in military lieid settings in addition to hospital/clinic settings.
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Office of Device Evaluation
VPrescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy Brogdon
(Division Sign-Off) () Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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| System: | ACUSON P50 Ultrasound Systems | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|----|-------------------|-----|-----|----------------|-----------------|--------|
| Transducer: | 7L3 Linear Array (K042055) | | | | | | | |
| Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows: | | | | | | | | |
| Clinical Application | | | Mode of Operation | | | | | |
| General<br>(Track I Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks I & III) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppa | Comb.<br>Modesb | Otherc |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging<br>& Other | Fetal | | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Spec.)a | Pa | P | P | | Pa | P | Pa |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (Thyroid,<br>Breast, Testes, etc.) | Pa | P | P | | Pa | P | Pa |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skel. (Convent.) | Pa | P | P | | Pa | P | Pa |
| | Musculo-skel. (Superfic) | Pa | P | P | | Pa | P | Pa |
| | Intra-luminal | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | Pa | P | P | | Pa | P | Pa |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
N= new indication; P= previously cleared by FDA; E= added under Appendix E
4 Includes Color Doppler (CD) and (non-directional) Power Doppler.
° B+M; B+PWD; B+CWD; B+CD; B+PD.
° Harmonic Imaging (HI)
6 Includes ultrasound guidance for placement of needles, catheters.
Abdominal organs and peripheral vessel.
PW includes PW Doppier Tissue Imaging (DTI).
& includes Doppler Tissue Imaging (DTI) .
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Office of Device Evaluation Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801. 109)
Nancy C. Brogdon
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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System: ACUSON P50 Ultrasound Systems Transducer 12HL7 Hockeystlck Linear Array (K051334) Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows: Mode of Operation Clinical Application Other Comb. Specific B દિવેલા ગામના લોકોનો મુખ્ય વ્યવસાય ખેતી, ખેતમજૂરી તેમ જ પશુપાલન છે. આ ગામમાં મુખ્યત્વે ખેત-ઉત PWD CWD Color General Dopp® Modes (Track I Only) (Tracks 1 & III) Ophthalmic Ophthalmic Felal Abdominal p P pr P P P Intra-operative (Spec.) P P P P P P Intra-operative (Neuro) Laparoscopic Pediatric Fetal P P a P P ರಿ Small Organ (Thyroid, Imaging & Other Breast, Testes, etc.) Neonatal Cephalic Adult Cephalic Trans-rectal Trans-vaginal Trans-urethral Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) pa p ﺔ ﺍﻟﻤ P P p Musculo-skel. (Convent.) ਨਾਂ ിച്ച് p Musculo-skel. (Superfic) P P P Intra-luminal Other (Specify) Cardiac Adult Cardiac Pediatric Cardiac Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) Other (Specify) p " ﺔ ﺍﻟﻤ P p Peripheral Peripheral vessel P P Vessel Other (Specify)
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Includes Color Doppler (CD) and (non-directional) Power Doppler.
B+M; B+PWD; B+CWD; B+CD; B+PD.
° Harmonic Imaging (HI)
4 Includes ultrasound guidance for placement of needles, catheters.
* Abdominal organs and peripheral vessel.
PW includes PW Doppler Tissue Imaging (DTI).
8 includes Doppler Tissue Imaging (DTI) .
Includes uses in military lield settings in addition to hospital/clinic settings.
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Office of Device Evaluation Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy C. Brogdon
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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| System:<br>Transducer. | ACUSON P50 Ultrasound Systems<br>12L5 Linear Array (K051334)<br>Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows: | | | | | | | |
|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|----------------|-----------------|--------|
| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
| General<br>(Track I Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks I & III) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppa | Comb.<br>Modesb | Otherc |
| | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| | Fetal<br>Abdominal<br>Intra-operative (Spec.) | Pd | P | P | | Pd | P | Pd |
| Fetal<br>Imaging<br>& Other | Intra-operative (Neuro)<br>Laparoscopic<br>Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (Thyroid,<br>Breast, Testes, etc.)<br>Neonatal Cephalic | Pd | P | P | | Pd | P | Pd |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal<br>Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.)<br>Musculo-skel. (Convent.) | Pd | P | P | | Pd | P | Pd |
| | Musculo-skel. (Superfic) | Pd | P | P | | Pd | P | Pd |
| | Intra-luminal<br>Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric<br>Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | Pd | P | P | | Pd | P | Pd |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E= added under Appendix E
Includes Color Doppler (CD) and (non-directional) Power Doppler.
8 + M; B+PWD; B+CWD; B+CD; B+PD.
° Harmonic Imaging (HI)
I hamments maging ( ... )
4 Includes ultrasound guidance for placement of needles, catheters.
* Abdominal organs and peripheral vessel.
PW includes PW Doppler Tissue Imaging (DTI).
9 includes Doppler Tissue Imaging (DTI) .
Includes uses in military field settings in addition to hospital/clinic settings.
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Goncurrence of Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Office of Device Evaluation Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy C. Brogdon
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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| System: | ACUSON P50 Ultrasound Systems | | | | | | | |
|-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------|----------------|-------|
| Transducer: | AuxCW 2MHz Pedof (K063085) | | | | | | | |
| | Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows: | | | | | | | |
| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | Other |
| General<br>(Track I Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks I & II) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color Dopp | Comb.<br>Modes | |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging<br>& Other | Fetal | | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Spec.) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (Thyroid,<br>Breast, Testes, etc.) | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skel. (Convent.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skel. (Superfic) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-luminal | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | | | | P | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | P | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vascular | Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
ACUSON P50 Ultrasound Systems
N= new indication; P= previously cleared by FDA; E= added under Appendix E
Includes Color Doppler (CD) and (non-directional) Power Doppler.
8 +M; B+PWD; B+CWD; B+CD; B+PD.
° Harmonic Imaging (Hi)
Includes ultrasound guidance for placement of needles, catheters.
* Abdominal organs and peripheral vessel.
PW includes PW Doppler Tissue Imaging (DTI).
9 includes Doppler Tissue Imaging (DTI) .
Includes uses in military field settings in addition to hospital/clinic settings.
- Includes uses in military (11) :
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Goncurrence of Center for Devices and Radlological Health, Office of Device Evaluation
Prescription Use (Par 21 CFR 801.1 V
Nancy C. Brogdon
(Division Sigh-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.