K121807 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · ITX · Jul 10, 2012 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K121807
Device Name
V5MS TRANSDUCER
Applicant
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product Code
ITX · Radiology
Decision Date
Jul 10, 2012
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1570
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
V5Ms trans-esophageal echocardiograph (TEE) ultrasound transducer is intended primarily for cardiology applications.
Device Story
V5Ms Transesophageal Transducer is a phased array ultrasound probe for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). Device consists of a gastroscope control housing, flexible guide tube, and nosepiece containing a 64-element acoustic array. Operator uses control housing knobs and switches to articulate the nosepiece (anterior/posterior, left/right) and rotate the transducer 180 degrees for imaging planes from transverse to inverse transverse. Device connects to various Siemens ACUSON ultrasound systems (Antares, CV70, Cypress, S1000/S2000, SC2000, Sequoia, X300). System transmits ultrasound energy into the patient to generate 2D, 3D, M-Mode, Color Doppler, Power Doppler, and Pulsed/Continuous Wave Doppler images. Clinicians use these images and analysis packages to evaluate cardiac anatomy and physiology, assess blood flow, and diagnose pathology. Device is used in clinical settings by trained healthcare professionals.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data was required or submitted. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, specifically biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation) performed on patient contact materials in accordance with ISO 10993-1.
Technological Characteristics
Phased array transesophageal transducer; 64-element acoustic array; 180-degree rotation capability; motorized rotation; manual nosepiece articulation via control wires; patient contact materials tested per ISO 10993-1; connects to Siemens ACUSON ultrasound platforms.
Indications for Use
Indicated for cardiology applications, including transesophageal echocardiography, in adult and pediatric patients. Used for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis of the heart, cardiac valves, great vessels, and surrounding anatomical structures to evaluate pathology.
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.
ACUSON Antares Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K063803)
ACUSON Cypress Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K052331)
ACUSON S1000/S2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K112596)
ACUSON SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K113179)
ACUSON Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K063085)
ACUSON X300 Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K063803)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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V5Ms Transesophageal Transduce Special 510(k) Submission
JUL 1 0 2012
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Ultrasound Division
# SECTION 11 510(k) Summary
11.1. Sponsor: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound Division 685 Ease Middlefield Road Mountain View, California 94043
- 11.2. Contact Person: Shelly Pearce Regulatory Affairs Specialist Title: Telephone: (650) 694 5988 (650) 694 5580 Fax:
#### 11.3. Submission Date: May 7, 2012
11.4. Device Name: V5Ms Transesophageal Transducer (K052021)
used for
ACUSON Antares Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K063803), ACUSON Cypress Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K052331), ACUSON S1000/S2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K112596), ACUSON SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K113179), ACUSON Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K063085), ACUSON X300 Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K063803)
# 11.5. Common Name: Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer
### 11.6. Classification:
Regulatory Class: Review Category: Tier II Classification Panel: Radiology
Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer
FR Number Product Code 892.1570 90-ITX
# A. Legally Marketed Predicate Devices
The Siemens V5Ms Transesophageal Transducer is Phased Array Transducers for Transesophageal Echocardiolgraphy, and is substantially equivalent to our current product, the Siemens V5Ms Transesophageal Transducer(K052021) for ACUSON Antares Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K063803), ACUSON Cypress Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K052331), ACUSON S1000/S2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K112596), ACUSON SC2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K113179), ACUSON Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K063085), and ACUSON X300 Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K063803)
# B. Device Description:
The V5Ms Transesophageal Transducer consists of a gastroscope control housing where nosepiece articulation and transducer rotation are controlled. A flexible transesophageal guide tube with a nosepiece containing the acoustic array extends from one end of the control housing and the system cable/connector extends from the other end. The acoustic array has 64 elements and rotates 180 degrees to provide imaging planes from transverse view to inverse transverse view. Rotation is powered by a motor in the control housing and is controlled by the operator using a switch button on the control housing for clockwise and counterclockwise rotation. Nosepiece articulation is achieved by manipulating a vertebrae section adjacent to the nosepiece through a series of control wires attached to knobs on the control housing. The nosepiece can be
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articulated in both the anterior/posterior and left/right directions.
# C. Intended Use
V5Ms trans-esophageal echocardiograph (TEE) ultrasound transducer is intended primarily for cardiology applications.
#### ACUSON Antares Ultrasound System a.
The Acuson Antares ultrasound imaging system is intended for the following applications: Abdominal, Intraoperative, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Intracardiac, Transesophageal, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vascular, Intravascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal. Great Vessel, and Peripheral Vascular applications. The system also provides for the measurement of anatomical structures and for analysis packages that provide information that is used for clinical diagnosis purposes.
#### ACUSON CV70 Cardiovascular System b.
The CV70 ultrasound imaging system is intended for the following applications: Abdominal. Intraoperative, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Intracardiac, Transesophageal, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Gephalic, Vascular, Intravascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, Great Vessel, and Peripheral Vascular applications. The system also provides for the measurement of anatomical structures and for analysis packages that provide information that is used for clinical diagnosis purposes.
#### ACUSON Cypress Ultrasound System C.
The Cypress platform is intended for use in the following applications:
General Imaging and Cardiology for Fetal. Abdominal. Intraoperative (cardiac), Pediatrics, Neonatal Cephalic, Cardiac (adult, pediatric), Trans-esophageal, Peripheral Vessel, Intraluminal and Intra-cardiac applications, and intended uses as defined in the FDA quidance document.
The system also provides for the measurement of anatomical structures and for analysis packages that provide information that is used for clinical diagnosis purposes
# d. ACUSON S1000/S2000 Ultrasound System
The S2000™ ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the following applications: Fetal. Abdominal, Intraoperative, Pediatric, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, and Peripheral Vascular applications.
The system also provides the ability to measure anatomical structures {fetal, abdominal, intraoperative, intraoperative neurological, pediatric, small organ, neonatal cephalic, adult cephalic, cardiac, trans-esophageal, transvaginal, peripheral vessel, musculoskeletal(conventional), musculo-skeletal (superficial) and neonatal cardiac} and calculation packages that provide information that provide information to the clinician that may be used adjunctively with other medical data obtained by a physician for clinical diagnosis purposes.
The Arterial Health Package (AHP) software provides the physician with the capability to measure Intima Media Thickness and the option to reference normative tables that have been validated and published in peer-reviewed studies. The information is intended to provide the physician with an easily understood tool for communicating with patients regarding state of their cardiovascular system. This feature should be utilized according to the "ASE Consensus Statement; Use of Carotid Ultrasound to Identify Subclinical Vascular Disease and Evaluate Cardiovascular Disease Risk: A Consensus Statement from the
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American Association of Echocardiography; Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Task Force, Endorsed by the Society for Vascular Imaging."
#### ACUSON SC2000 Ultrasound System e.
The SC2000 ultrasound imaging system is intended for the following applications: Cardiac, Neo-natal and Fetal Cardiac, Pediatric, Transespohageal, Adult Cephalic, Peripheral Vessel, Intraoperative Neurological, Musculo-skeletal Conventional, and Musculo-skeletal Superficial applications. The system also provides the ability to measure anatomical structures and calculation packages that provide information to the clinician that may be used adjunctively with other medical data obtained by a physician for clinical diagnosis purposes. The typical examinations performed using the SC2000 Ultrasound System are:
# Cardiac Imaging Applications and Analysis
The system transmits ultrasound energy into adult, pediatric, neonatal, and fetal cardiac patients creating 2D (B), 3D, M-Mode (M), Color Doppler (CD), Color Power Doppler (CPD), Pulsed Wave (PW) Doppler, and Continuous Wave Doppler (CWD) to obtain images and blood flow velocity of the heart, cardiac valves, great vessels, and surrounding anatomical structures to evaluate the presence or absence of pathology. The system may be used to acquire patient electrocardiogram for synchronizing the diastolic and systolic capture of ultrasound images.
The system also supports catheters which are intended for intra-cardiac and intraluminal visualization of cardiac and great vessel anatomy and physiology as well as visualization of other devices in the heart of adult and pediatric patients.
The system has Cardiac Measurements and Calculation Packages that provide information that may be used adjunctively with other medical data obtained by a physician for clinical diagnosis purposes.
# Vascular Imaging Applications and Analysis
The system transmits ultrasound energy into various parts of the body of adult patients creating 2D (B), Color Doppler (CD), Color Power Doppler (CPD), Pulsed Wave Doppler (PWD), and Continuous Wave Doppler (CWD) to obtain images and blood flow velocity of the carotid arteries or juggler veins in the neck; superficial and deep veins and arteries in the arms and legs; and surrounding anatomical structures to evaluate the presence or absence of pathology. The system may be used to acquire patient electrocardiogram for synchronizing the diastolic and systolic capture of ultrasound images.
The system has Vascular Measurements and Calculation Packages that provide information that may be used adjunctively with other medical data obtained by a physician for clinical diagnosis purposes.
### Superficial Imaging Applications
The system transmits ultrasound energy into various parts of the body of adult patients creating 2D (B), Color Doppler (CD), Color Power Doppler (CPD), Pulsed Wave Doppler (PWD), and Continuous Wave Doppler (CWD) to obtain images and blood flow velocity of conventional or superficial musculoskeletal structures and surrounding anatomical structures to evaluate the presence or absence of pathology. The system may be used to acquire patient electrocardiogram for synchronizing the diastolic and systolic capture of ultrasound images.
### Intraoperative Imaging Applications
The system transmits ultrasound energy into various parts of the body of adult patients creating 2D (B), Color Doppler (CD), Color Power Doppler (CPD); and Pulsed Wave Doppler (PWD) to obtain images and blood flow velocity that provide guidance during neurological intraoperative procedures.
### Transcranial Imaging Applications
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The system transmits ultrasound enerqy into the cranium of adult patients creating 2D (B), Color Doppler (CD), Color Power Doppler (CPD), Pulsed Wave Doppler (PWD), and Continuous Wave Doppler (CWD) to obtain images and blood flow velocity of the brain and surrounding anatomical structures to evaluate the presence or absence of pathology.
The system provides Measurement Packages that provide information that may be used adjunctively with other medical data obtained by a physician for clinical diagnosis purposes.
#### f. ACUSON Sequoia Ultrasound System
The Siemens ACUSON Sequoia ultrasound imaging system is intended for the following applications:
General Imaging and Cardiology for Fetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative (abdominal and neurological), Pediatrics, Small Organs (breast, testes, thyroid and penis), Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Cardiac (adult, pediatric, and neonatal), Trans-esophageal, Transrectal, Transvaginal, Peripheral Vessel, and Musculo-sceletal (superficial and conventional) applications, and intended uses as defined in the FDA quidance document. The system also provides for the measurement of anatomical structures and for analysis packages that provide information that is used for clinical diagnosis purposes.
#### ACUSON X300 Ultrasound System g.
The Siemens ACUSON X300 ultrasound imaging system is intended for the following applications:
General Radiology, Fetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative, Pediatric, Small Parts, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Cardiac, Transesophageal, Pelvic, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Urology, Vascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, and Peripheral Vascular applications. The system also provides measurement of anatomical structures and analysis packages that provide information that is used for clinical diagnosis purposes.
The Arterial Health Package (AHP) software provides the physician with the capability to measure Intima Media Thickness and the option to reference normative tables that have been validated and published in peer-reviewed studies. The information is intended to provide the physician with an easily understood tool for communicating with patients reqarding state of their cardiovascular system. This feature should be utilized according to the "ASE Consensus Statement: Use of Carotid Ultrasound to Identify Subclinical Vascular Disease and Evaluate Cardiovascular Disease Risk: A Consensus Statement from the American Association of Echocardiography; Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Task Force, Endorsed by the Society for Vascular Imaging".
# D. Substantial Equivalence
The submission device is substantially equivalent to the predicate with regard to both intended use and technological characteristics.
# E. Performance Data
Performance data is not required for this modification as there is no change to software or hardware.
# F. A brief discussion of nonclinical tests submitted, referenced, or relied on in
# the 510(k) for a determination of substantial equivalence.
The product modification is for patient contact materials only. There have been no changes to software or hardware. Nonclinical tests contained in this submission include biocompatibility testing per ISO10993-1 (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation).
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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. % Mr. Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services LLC 1394 25" Street NW BUFFALO MN 55313
Re: K121807
Trade/Device Name: V5Ms Transesophageal Transducer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1570 Regulation Name: Diagnostic ultrasonic transducer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: ITX Dated: June 19, 2012 Received: June 20, 2012
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 V5Ms Transesophageal Transducer, as described in your premarket notification:
Transducer Model Number
V5Ms Transesophageal Transducer
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 895. In addition, FDA may
JUL 1 0 2012
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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); 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 go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR 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.
If you have any questions regarding the content of this letter, please contact Lauren Hefner at (301) 796-6881.
Sincerely Yours.
Michael D. O'Higgins
Janine M. Morris Acting Director Division of Radiological Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): kl Z-1 8 07
Device Name: V5Ms Transesophageal Transducer
Indications For Use:
V5Ms trans-esophageal echocardiograph (TEE) ultrasound transducer is intended primarily for cardiology applications.
### Acuson Antares Ultrasound System
The Acuson Antares ultrasound imaging system is intended for the following applications:
Abdominal, Intraoperative, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Intracardiac, Transesophageal, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vascular, Intravascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, Great Vessel, and Peripheral Vascular applications.
The system also provides for the measurement of anatomical structures and for analysis packages that provide information that is used for clinical diagnosis purposes.
# ACUSON CV70 Cardiovascular System
The CV70 ultrasound imaging system is intended for the following applications: Abdominal, Intraoperative, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac. Intracardiac, Transesophageal, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Gephalic, Vascular, Intravascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, Great Vessel, and Peripheral Vascular applications.
The system also provides for the measurement of anatomical structures and for analysis packages that provide information that is used for clinical diagnosis purposes.
## ACUSON Cypress Ultrasound System
The Cypress platform is intended for use in the following applications: General Imaging and Cardiology for Fetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative (cardiac), Pediatrics, Neonatal Cephalic, Cardiac (adult, pediatric), Trans-esophageal. Peripheral Vessel, Intra-luminal and Intra-cardiac applications, and intended uses as defined in the FDA guidance document.
The system also provides for the measurement of anatomical structures and for analysis packages that provide information that is used for clinical diagnosis purposes
ACUSON S1000/S2000 Ultrasound System
The S2000™ ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the following applications: Fetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative, Pediatric, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, and Peripheral Vascular applications.
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The system also provides the ability to measure anatomical structures {fetal, abdominal, intraoperative, intraoperative neurological, pediatric, small organ, neonatal cephalic, adult cephalic, cardiac, trans-esophageal, transrectal, transvaginal, peripheral vessel, musculoskeletal(conventional), musculo-skeletal (superficial) and neonatal cardiac} and calculation packages that provide information that provide information to the clinician that may be used adjunctively with other medical data obtained by a physician for clinical diagnosis purposes. The Arterial Health Package (AHP) software provides the physician with the capability to measure Intima Media Thickness and the option to reference normative tables that have been validated and published in peer-reviewed studies. The information is intended to provide the physician with an easily understood tool for communicating with patients regarding state of their cardiovascular system. This feature should be utilized according to the "ASE Consensus Statement: Use of Carotid Ultrasound to Identify Subclinical Vascular Disease and Evaluate Cardiovascular Disease Risk: A Consensus Statement from the American Association of Echocardiography; Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Task Force, Endorsed by the Society for Vascular Imaging."
# Acuson SC2000 Ultrasound System
The SC2000 ultrasound imaging system is intended for the following applications: Cardiac, Neo-natal and Fetal Cardiac, Pediatric, Transespohageal, Adult Cephalic, Peripheral Vessel, Intraoperative Neurological, Musculo-skeletal Conventional, and Musculo-skeletal Superficial applications. The system also provides the ability to measure anatomical structures and calculation packages that provide information to the clinician that may be used adjunctively with other medical data obtained by a physician for clinical diagnosis purposes. The typical examinations performed using the SC2000 Ultrasound System are:
### Cardiac Imaging Applications and Analysis
The system transmits ultrasound energy into adult, pediatric, neonatal, and fetal cardiac patients creating 2D (B), 3D, M-Mode (M), Color Doppler (CD), Color Power Doppler (CPD), Pulsed Wave (PW) Doppler, and Continuous Wave Doppler (CWD) to obtain images and blood flow velocity of the heart, cardiac valves, great vessels, and surrounding anatomical structures to evaluate the presence or absence of pathology. The system may be used to acquire patient electrocardiogram for synchronizing the diastolic and systolic capture of ultrasound images.
The system also supports catheters which are intended for intra-cardiac and intraluminal visualization of cardiac and great vessel anatomy and physiology as well as visualization of other devices in the heart of adult and pediatric patients.
The system has Cardiac Measurements and Calculation Packages that provide information that may be used adjunctively with other medical data obtained by a physician for clinical diagnosis purposes.
### Vascular Imaging Applications and Analysis
The system transmits ultrasound energy into various parts of the body of adult patients creating 2D (B), Color Doppler (CD), Color Power Doppler (CPD), Pulsed Wave Doppler (PWD), and Continuous Wave Doppler (CWD) to obtain images and blood flow velocity of the carotid arteries or juggler veins in the neck; superficial and deep veins and arteries in the arms and legs; and surrounding anatomical structures to evaluate the presence or absence of pathology. The system may be used to
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acquire patient electrocardiogram for synchronizing the diastolic and systolic capture of ultrasound images.
The system has Vascular Measurements and Calculation Packages that provide information that may be used adjunctively with other medical data obtained by a physician for clinical diagnosis purposes.
# Superficial Imaging Applications
The system transmits ultrasound energy into various parts of the body of adult patients creating 2D (B), Color Doppler (CD), Color Power Doppler (CPD), Pulsed Wave Doppler (PWD), and Continuous Wave Doppler (CWD) to obtain images and blood flow velocity of conventional or superficial musculoskeletal structures and surrounding anatomical structures to evaluate the presence or absence of pathology. The system may be used to acquire patient electrocardiogram for synchronizing the diastolic and systolic capture of ultrasound images.
# Intraoperative Imaging Applications
The system transmits ultrasound energy into various parts of the body of adult patients creating 2D (B), Color Doppler (CD), Color Power Doppler (CPD), and Pulsed Wave Doppler (PWD) to obtain images and blood flow velocity that provide guidance during neurological intraoperative procedures.
# Transcranial Imaging Applications
The system transmits ultrasound energy into the cranium of adult patients creating 2D (B), Color Doppler (CD), Color Power Doppler (CPD), Pulsed Wave Doppler (PWD), and Continuous Wave Doppler (CWD) to obtain images and blood flow velocity of the brain and surrounding anatomical structures to evaluate the presence or absence of pathology.
The system provides Measurement Packages that provide information that may be used adjunctively with other medical data obtained by a physician for clinical diagnosis purposes.
# ACUSON Sequoia Ultrasound System
The Siemens ACUSON Sequoia ultrasound imaging system is intended for the following applications:
General Imaging and Cardiology for Fetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative (abdominal and neurological), Pediatrics, Small Organs (breast, testes, thyroid and penis), Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Cardiac (adult, pediatric, and neonatal), Trans-esophageal, Transrectal, Transvaginal, Peripheral Vessel, and Musculo-sceletal (superficial and conventional) applications, and intended uses as defined in the FDA quidance document.
The system also provides for the measurement of anatomical structures and for analysis packages that provide information that is used for clinical diagnosis purposes.
## ACUSON X300 Ultrasound System
The Siemens Acuson X300 ultrasound imaging system is intended for the following applications: General Radiology, Fetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative, Pediatric, Small Parts. Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Cardiac, Transesophageal, Pelvic, Transcranial,
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OB/GYN, Urology, Vascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, and Peripheral Vascular applications.
The system also provides for the measurement of anatomical structures and for analysis packages that provide information that is used for clinical diagnosis purposes.
The Arterial Health Package (AHP) software provides the physician with the capability to measure Intima Media Thickness and the option to reference normative tables that have been validated and published in peer-reviewed studies. The information is intended to provide the physician with an easily understood tool for communicating with patients regarding state of their cardiovascular system. This feature should be utilized according to the "ASE Consensus Statement; Use of Carotid Ultrasound to Identify Subclinical Vascular Disease and Evaluate Cardiovascular Disease Risk: A Consensus Statement from the American Association of Echocardiography; Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Task Force, Endorsed by the Society for Vascular Imaging".
Prescription Use × (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### 510 (k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Intended Use: V5Ms Multiplane TEE Transducer for use with ACUSON Antares 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<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 4 |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K063138, E = added under Appendix E
Additional Comments:
Note 4 Tissue Equalization Technology
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### 510 (k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
V5Ms Phased Sector Array TEE Transducer for use with;
Intended Use:
ACUSON CV70 Cardiovascular System 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<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3 |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K032111, K050240; E = added under Appendix E
Additional Comments:
Note 2 Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging
Note 3 3D imaging
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#### 510 (k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
V5Ms Phased Sector Array TEE Transducer for use with:
Intended Use:
ACUSON Cypress ultrasound system 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<br>(Note 1) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | Note 3 |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | Note 3,4 |
| Transesophageal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | Note 3,4 |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K052331; E = added under Appendix E ;
Additional Comments:
- Note 1 For example: cardiac
Note 3 Harmonic imaging
- Note 4 Contrast agent imaging
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#### 510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
V5Ms Multiplane TEE Transducer for user with ACUSON S1000/S2000 Diagnostic Ultrasound System
Intended Use:
Diagnostic 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<br>(Note 6) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ<br>(Note 1) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 4 |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by K063803, K072786, K081148, K082142, K093812, K111674, K112596
Additional Comments:
Tissue Equalization Technology Note 4
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510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
#### V5M TEE for use with ACUSON SC2000
Intended Use:
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical<br>Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other:<br>Harmonic<br>Imaging | Other:<br>3D |
|--------------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|-------------------------------|--------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | P | P | | | P* | | P |
| Small Organ<br>(specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal<br>Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult<br>Cephalic | | | P | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | | | P* | | P |
| Trans-<br>esophageal | | P | P | P | P | P | | | P* | | P |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Luminal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-<br>skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-<br>skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other<br>(specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
N=new indication. P = Previously Cleared in 510(k) K072365, K102017, K113179
#### Additional Comments:
*Combinations include: B+M, B+PWD, B+Color Doppler, B+M+ Color Doppler, B+PWD+Color. Doppler, B+CWD+Color Doppler, B+Power Doppler, B+M+Power, Doppler, B+PWD+Power Doppler, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+Clarify VE
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Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Ultrasound Division
#### Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
Intended Use:
V5M TEE for use with ACUSON Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound System Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical<br>Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Harmonic<br>Imaging |
|------------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Small Organ<br>(specify)** | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Trans-esophageal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K063085, #K052410, #K051139, #K041319, #K032114, #K022567, #K002807, and #K973767.
#### Additional Comments:
*Combinations include: B+M, B+PWD, B+CWD, B+Color Doppler, B+M+ Color Doppler, B+PWD+Color Doppler, B+CWD+Color Doppler, B+Power Doppler, B+M+Power Doppler, B+PWD+Power Doppler, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+Clarify VE
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510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
Intended Use:
V5Ms TEE Transducer for use with: ACUSON X300 Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems Diagnostic imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
Clinical Application Mode of Operation Color Combine Other Specific Color Amplitude Other ( Track1 B M PWD CWD A Velocity ಧ (Tracks11& 3) Doppler Doppler (Specify) (Specify) Only) Imaging Ophthalmic Ophthalmic Fetal Abdominal Intra-operative (Note 6) Intra-operative (Neuro) Laparoscopic Fetal Pediatric Imaging SmallOrgan & Other (Note 1) Neonatal Cephalic Adult Cephalic Trans-rectal Trans-vaginal Trans-urethral Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) Musculo-skel. (Convent.) Musculo-skel. (Superfic) Intra-vascular Other (Specify) Note Cardiac Adult P P P P P P BMDC 2,3,7,8,9,11 Cardiac Note Cardiac P P P P P P BMDC Pediatric 2,3,7,8,9,11 Intra-vascular (Cardiac) Trans-Note P P P P P P BMDC esophageal 2,3,7,8,9,11 (Cardiac) Intra-cardiac · Other (Specify) Peripheral Peripheral vessel Other Vessel (Specify)
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by K090276, and K093531
| Note 1 | For example: breast, testes, thyroid, penis, prostate, etc. | Note 2 | Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging |
|---------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|-----------------------------------------|
| Note 3 | 3D imaging | Note 4 | B&W SieScape panoramic imaging |
| Note 5 | Power SieScape panoramic imaging | Note 6 | For example: abdominal, vascular |
| Note 7 | Contrast agent imaging | Note 8 | SieClear multi-view spatial compounding |
| Note 9 | Tissue Equalization Technology | Note 10 | Intracardiac imaging |
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
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.