CHISON DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM, CONVEX PROBE, LINEAR PROBE, PHASED AND CONVEX PROBE, PENCIL AND CONVEX PROBE
K140364 · Chison Medical Imaging Co., Ltd. · IYN · Jun 2, 2014 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K140364
Device Name
CHISON DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM, CONVEX PROBE, LINEAR PROBE, PHASED AND CONVEX PROBE, PENCIL AND CONVEX PROBE
Applicant
Chison Medical Imaging Co., Ltd.
Product Code
IYN · Radiology
Decision Date
Jun 2, 2014
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1550
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The device is a general-purpose ultrasonic imaging instrument intended for use by a qualified physician for evaluation of Fetal/OB; Abdominal (GYN & Urology); Pediatric; Small Organ(breast, testes, thyroid); Neonatal Cephalic; Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (adult & pediatric); Peripheral Vascular, Musculo-skeletal Conventional & Superficial, Transvaginal.
Device Story
The Q Series & i7, i8, i9 are integrated, software-controlled diagnostic ultrasound systems available as portable (Q6/Q8/Q9/Q10) or roll-around (i7/i8/i9) units. Systems acquire ultrasound echo data via piezoelectric transducers to generate images in B-Mode, M-Mode, Pulsed/Continuous Wave Doppler, Color/Power/Directional Power Doppler, Tissue Doppler, and 3D/4D modes. Operated by physicians in hospitals or clinics, the device processes signals to display high-resolution images and perform measurements (e.g., Auto IMT, vascular, small parts, pediatric packages). Outputs include real-time imaging, cine playback, and archived data. Healthcare providers use these outputs for clinical diagnosis and guidance of procedures like biopsies (via 'Supper needle' feature). Benefits include non-invasive diagnostic imaging and fluid flow analysis across various clinical applications.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data was required. Verification testing confirmed the system and added transducers met design specifications and safety standards (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-37, NEMA UD 2/3, ISO 10993).
Technological Characteristics
System uses piezoelectric transducers for ultrasound echo acquisition. Features include digital multi-beam forming, 15"-19" LCD monitors, and connectivity via USB, LAN, VGA, and S-Video. Software-controlled modes include B, M, PW/CW Doppler, Color/Power Doppler, TDI, 3D/4D, Elastography, and Curved Panoramic Imaging. Biocompatible patient-contact materials. Power supply 100V-240V, 50-60Hz. Sterilization/disinfection per standard clinical ultrasound protocols.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by qualified physicians for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body, including Fetal/OB, Abdominal (GYN/Urology), Pediatric, Small Organs (breast, testes, thyroid), Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Cardiac (adult/pediatric), Peripheral Vascular, Musculo-skeletal (conventional/superficial), and Transvaginal applications.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system is a device that combines the features of continuous wave doppler-effect technology with pulsed-echo effect technology and is intended to determine stationary body tissue characteristics, such as depth or location of tissue interfaces or dynamic tissue characteristics such as velocity of blood or tissue motion. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Predicate Devices
GE Voluson E6/E8 /E8 Expert Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K101236)
CHISON iVis60EXPERT, Q6/Q8, i7 Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems (K120801)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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510(K) Submis
# 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 Part 807.92.
The assigned 510(K) number: K140364
1. Date of submission : January 12, 2014
- 2. Submitter:
Chison Medical Imaging Co., Ltd. No.8, Xiang Nan Road, Shuo Fang, New District, Wuxi, China 214142
| Contact: | Ms. Ruoli Mo | |
|-------------|----------------------------------------|-----------------------|
| Tel: | +86-510-85311707, 85310593 | Fax: +86-510-85310726 |
| U.S. Agent: | Leiker Regulatory & Quality Consulting | |
| | 7263 Cronin Circle | |
| | Dublin, CA 94568 | |
| Contact: | Bob Leiker | |
| Tel: | (925) 719-1946 | Fax: (866) 718-3819 |
# 3. Proposed Device Identification:
Trade/Proprietary: Q Series & i7, i8, i9 Diagnostic Ultrasound System
Common Name: Diagnostic Ultrasound System with Accessories
Classification: Regulatory Class: II Review Category: Tier II
| Classfication Name | 21 CFR Section | Product Code |
|------------------------------------------|----------------|--------------|
| Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system | 892.1550 | 90-IYN |
| Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system | 892.1560 | 90-IYO |
| Diagnostic ultrasonic transducer | 892.1570 | 90-ITX |
# 4. Legally Marketed Predicate Device:
K101236, GE Voluson E6/E8 /E8 Expert Diagnostic Ultrasound System K120801 CHISON iVis60EXPERT, Q6/Q8, i7 Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems
# 5. Device Description:
510(k) Summary
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The Q6/Q8/Q9/Q10/i7/i8 /i9 ultrasound system is an integrated preprogrammed color doppler ultrasound imaging system, capable of producing high detail resolution intended for clinical diagnostic imaging applications.
The CHISON ultrasound system can be configured either as a portable model (Q6/Q8/Q9/Q10), or as a roll-around model on wheels (i7/i8/i9). These systems are designed with the latest technology, using the same quality procedure as ultrasound systems which have been available in the market for years.
This CHISON ultrasound system is a general purpose, software controlled, diagnostic ultrasound system. Its basic function is to acquire ultrasound echo data and display the image in B-Mode (including Tissue Harmonic Imaging), M-Mode, Pulsed (PW) Doppler Mode, Continuous (CW) Doppler Mode, Color Doppler Mode, Power Doppler Mode, Directional Power Doppler Mode, TDI Mode or a combination of these modes.3D/4D.
# 6. Indications for Use:
The device is a general-purpose ultrasonic imaging instrument intended for use by a qualified physician for evaluation of Fetal/OB; Abdominal (GYN & Urology); Pediatric; Small Organ(breast, testes, thyroid); Neonatal Cephalic; Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (adult & pediatric); Peripheral Vascular, Musculo-skeletal Conventional & Superficial, Transvaginal.
# 7. Summary of Modifications and Newly Added Features
The Q Series & i7, i8. i9 Diagnostic Ultrasound System employs the same technology as the predicate devices. This submission device is a modification to CHISON iVis60EXPERT,Q6 /Q8, i7 Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems previously cleared in K120801. The submission device also has the same intended uses and basic operating modes as the predicate devices. The following is a brief overview of the modifications and newly added features. Detailed information is found in Section 1 4 General Device Description of this submission, while Section
1 5 Predicate Device Comparison to Legally Marketed Device includes a discussion of substantial equivalence with the predicate device(s).
# Newly added transducers:
- D3C60L-B D3C60L-C D7L40L-C D12L40L D7C10L-C V6C10L D5C20L-A D3C20L D6C15L-A D2D16L
510(k) Summary
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# Newly added software options:
2D Steer
Elastography
Curved Panoramic Imaging
Supper needle
IMT: Auto IMT measurement
vascular measurement package
small parts measurement package
Pediatric measurement package
All of the above modifications have been compared with the predicate devices. The results show that these modifications are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
# 8. Testing:
Laboratory testing was conducted to verify that the 530 system with added transducer met all design specification and was substantially equivalent to the Predicate Device.
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.
IEC 60601-1: 2005 Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements for Safety
IEC 60601-1-2: 2007 Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-2: General Requirements for Safety -Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility -- Requirements and Tests.
IEC 60601-2-37: 2007 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-37: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment.
NEMA UD 2-2004. Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment Version 3.
NEMA UD3: 2004 Standards for Real-time Display of Thermal and Mechanical Acoustic Output Indices on Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment
ISO 10993-1: Biological evaluation of medical devices -- Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
## 9. Clinical Test:
No clinical testing was required.
# 10. Comparison to Predicate Device:
# Table 1 Substantial Equivalence Comparison
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| Product Name<br>(K number) | Predicate Device | CHISON<br>iVis60EXPERT,Q6/Q8,i7<br>K120801 | Submission Device<br>Q Series & i7,i8,i9<br>TBD | Remark |
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| Indications<br>for Use | Voluson E8/E8Expert<br>K101236 | Fetal (Obstetrics);<br>Abdomen;<br>Small Organ (Thyroid, testes<br>and breast etc);<br>Cardiac (adult and pediatric);<br>Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional and Superficial);<br>Peripheral Vascular,<br>Transvaginal,<br>OB/Gyn and Urology. | Fetal (Obstetrics);<br>Abdomen;<br>Pediatric;<br>Small Organ (Thyroid, testes and<br>breast);<br>Cardiac (adult and pediatric);<br>Musculo-skeletal (Conventional and<br>Superficial);<br>Peripheral Vascular,<br>Transvaginal,<br>OB/Gyn and Urology. | Same |
| | Fetal (Obstetrics);<br>Abdominal (including GYN, pelvic<br>and infertility monitoring/follicle<br>development); Pediatric;<br>Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid<br>etc); Neonatal and Adult Cephalic;<br>Cardiac (adult and pediatric);<br>Musculo-skeletal Conventional and<br>Superficial;<br>Peripheral Vascular;<br>Transrectal;<br>Transvaginal and Intraoperative<br>(abdominal, PV and neurological). | Autocorrelation for color<br>processing, and FFT for<br>pulse and CW Doppler<br>processing. Supporting Linear, Curve<br>linear, Phase array and<br>Pencil probes. Cine play back capability Image file archive Software upgrade with<br>USB flash drive. Digital multi-beam<br>forming | Autocorrelation for color<br>processing and FFT for pulse<br>and CW Doppler processing. Supporting Linear, Curve<br>linear, Phase array and<br>Pencil probes. Cine play back capability Image file archive Software upgrade with USB<br>flash drive. Digital multi-beam forming | Same |
| Design | Autocorrelation for color<br>processing and FFT for<br>pulse and CW Doppler<br>processing. Supporting Linear, Curve<br>linear, Phase array and<br>Pencil probes. Cine play back capability Image file archive Software upgrade with USB<br>flash drive. Digital multi-beam forming | | | |
| Product Name<br>(K number) | Predicate Device<br>Voluson E8/E8Expert<br>K101236 | CHISON<br>iVis60EXPERT,Q6/Q8,i7<br>K120801 | Submission Device<br>Q Series & i7,i8,i9<br>TBD | Remark |
| Operating<br>Controls | TGC 8 slider | TGC 8 slider | TGC 8 slider | Same |
| | Depth Range: 0 to 30 cm | Depth Range:0~30cm | Depth Range:0~30cm | Same |
| | 256 shades of gray | 256 shades of gray | 256 shades of gray | Same |
| | Image Reverse: Right/Left | Image Reverse: Right/Left | B orientation flip: L/R ,U/D | Same |
| | B persistence: 8 steps | B persistence: 7 steps | B persistence:0~7 | SE Analysis1 |
| | Frequency Selection:3 steps | Frequency Selection:5 steps | Frequency Selection:5 steps | SE Analysis1 |
| | PW Sweep Speed:3 Steps | PW Sweep Speed:3 Steps | PW Sweep Speed:3 Steps | Same |
| | Angle Correction: ± 0-85°, 1° step | Angle Correction: ± 0-72°, 5 step | Angle Correction: ± 0-80°, 5 step | SE Analysis1 |
| | Steered Linear: 0° -25° | Steered Linear:: 0- 20° | Steered Linear:: -20°-20° | SE Analysis1 |
| | Spectrum Inversion | Spectrum Inversion | Spectrum Inversion | Same |
| | Acoustic Power Range: 1-100 | Acoustic Power Range:1-100 | Acoustic Power Range:1-100 | Same |
| | Doppler Auto Trace | Doppler Auto Trace | Doppler Auto Trace | Same |
| | Color Maps: 8 maps | Color Maps: 8 maps | Color Maps: 9 maps | SE Analysis1 |
| | CFM Spectrum Inversion | CFM Spectrum Inversion | CFM Spectrum Inversion | Same |
| | PD Color Maps: 8 maps | PD Color Maps: 4 maps | PD Color Maps: 9 maps | SE Analysis1 |
| | Freeze control: Toggling freeze key | Freeze control: Toggling freeze key | Freeze control: Toggling freeze key | Same |
| | Color ROI setting: trackball and set<br>key to control size and position | Color ROI setting: trackball and set key to control size and<br>position | Color ROI setting: trackball and set key to control size and<br>position | Same |
| Product Name<br>(K number) | Predicate Device<br>Voluson E8/E8Expert<br>K101236 | CHISON<br>iVis60EXPERT,Q6/Q8,i7<br>K120801 | Submission Device<br>Q Series & i7,i8,i9<br>TBD | Remark |
| | Zoom adjustable | Zoom adjustable | Zoom adjustable | Same |
| | Cine control : play backward ,play continuously | Cine control : play backward ,play continuously | Cine control : play backward ,play continuously | Same |
| Safety<br>Compliance | IEC60601-1 Medical electrical<br>equipment - Part 1: General<br>requirements for safety | IEC60601-1 Medical electrical<br>equipment - Part 1: General<br>requirements for safety | IEC60601-1 Medical electrical<br>equipment - Part 1: General<br>requirements for safety | |
| | IEC60601-1-2 Medical electrical<br>equipment - Part 1-2: General<br>requirements for safety - Collateral<br>standard: Electromagnetic<br>compatibility - Requirements and tests | IEC60601-1-2 Medical electrical<br>equipment - Part 1-2: General<br>requirements for safety -<br>Collateral standard:<br>Electromagnetic compatibility -<br>Requirements and tests | IEC60601-1-2 Medical electrical<br>equipment - Part 1-2: General<br>requirements for safety -<br>Collateral standard:<br>Electromagnetic compatibility -<br>Requirements and tests | |
| | IEC60601-2-37 Medical electrical<br>equipment - Part 2-37: Particular<br>requirements for the safety of<br>ultrasonic medical diagnostic and<br>monitoring equipment | IEC60601-2-37 Medical<br>electrical equipment - Part 2-37:<br>Particular requirements for the<br>safety of ultrasonic medical<br>diagnostic and monitoring<br>equipment | IEC60601-2-37 Medical<br>electrical equipment - Part 2-37:<br>Particular requirements for the<br>safety of ultrasonic medical<br>diagnostic and monitoring<br>equipment | Same |
| | ISO 10993-5 Biological evaluation of<br>medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in<br>vitro cytotoxicity | ISO 10993-5 Biological | ISO 10993-5 Biological<br>evaluation of medical devices -<br>Part 5: Tests for in vitro<br>cytotoxicity | |
| | ISO 10993-10 Biological evaluation<br>medical devices - Part 10: Tests for<br>imitation and delayed-type<br>hypersensitivity | | ISO 10993-10 Biological<br>evaluation of medical devices -<br>Part 10: Tests for imitation and<br>delayed-type hypersensitivity | |
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| | Predicate Device | | Submission Device | Remark | |
|-------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|
| | | CHISON | Q Series & i7,i8,i9 | | |
| | Product Name Voluson E8/E8Expert<br>(K number) K101236 | iVis60EXPERT,Q6/Q8,i7<br>K120801 | TBD | | |
| Patient<br>Contact<br>Materials | Bio-compatible | Bio-compatible | Bio-compatible | Same | |
| Scanning<br>Mode | Electronic Sector<br>Electronic Convex<br>Electronic Linear<br>Mechanic Volume Sweep | Electronic Sector<br>Electronic Convex<br>Electronic Linear<br>Mechanic Volume Sweep | Electronic Sector<br>Electronic Convex<br>Electronic Linear<br>Mechanic Volume Sweep | | |
| Operation<br>Mode | B, M (Conventional M), PW, CFM (Color Flow Doppler Mode), PD (Power Doppler Mode), TD (Tissue Doppler Mode), B + Power Doppler Mode, B + CFM Doppler Mode, Automatic Tissue Optimization, SRI II (Speckle reduction imaging), Real-time automatic Doppler calculations, Patient information database, Image Archive on hard drive, 2D-ModeM-Mode (conventional M-Mode), AMM (Anatomical M-Mode), PW Doppler Mode, CW Doppler Mode, High PRF Doppler Mode, Color Flow Doppler Mode (CFM), Power Doppler Mode (PD), HD-Flow Doppler Mode (HD-Flow), Tissue Doppler Mode (TD), M-Color Flow Modes, Elastography, Volume Modes (3D/4D) | B, M (Conventional M), PW, CFM (Color Flow Doppler Mode), PD (Power Doppler Mode), TD (Tissue Doppler Mode), B + Power Doppler Mode, B + CFM Doppler Mode, AIO, SRA, Real-time automatic Doppler calculations, Patient information database, Image Archive on hard | B, M (Conventional M), PW,CFM (Color Flow Doppler Mode), PD (Power Doppler Mode), TD (Tissue Doppler Mode), B + Power Doppler Mode, B + CFM Doppler Mode, AIO, SRA, Real-time automatic Doppler calculations, Patient information database, Image Archive on hard drive, 2D-ModeM-Mode (conventional M-Mode), Free steering M mode, PW Doppler Mode, CW Doppler Mode, High PRF Doppler Mode, Color Flow Doppler Mode (CFM), Power Doppler Mode (PD), Tissue Doppler Mode (TDI), Color M Volume Modes (3D/4D) | Same | |
| | Product Name<br>(K number) | Predicate Device | | Submission Device | Remark |
| | Voluson E8/E8Expert<br>K101236 | | CHISON<br>iVis60EXPERT,Q6/Q8,i7<br>K120801 | Q Series & i7,i8,i9<br>TBD | |
| Display | Display Modes<br>B, B/M, M, Dual mode, Quad<br>mode, 2D Steer, CFM, PW,CW, AMM<br>(Anatomical M-Mode), HPRF, TDI,<br>M-Color Flow Modes, Curved<br>Panoramic Imaging, Trapezoidal<br>image, compound, SRI II (Speckle<br>reduction imaging), Elastography,<br>Real time Triplex capability | | B, B/M, M, Dual mode, Quad<br>mode, 2D Steer, CFM, PW, CW,<br>Free Steering M mode, HPRF,<br>TDI, Color M, Curved<br>Panoramic Imaging,<br>Trapezoidal image, compound,<br>SRA, Real time Triplex<br>capability | B, B/M, M, Dual mode, Quad<br>mode, 2D Steer, CFM, PW, CW,<br>Free Steering M mode, HPRF,<br>TDI, Color M, Curved<br>Panoramic Imaging,<br>Trapezoidal image, compound,<br>SRA, Elastography, Real time<br>Triplex capability | Same |
| | Display<br>Annotations | | Patient name ;ID; Hospital<br>Name; Date; Time; date; year;<br>Application Name; Gray Scale<br>bar; Frame Rate; Zoom Factor;<br>TGC curve; Cine Frame<br>Number; Recorder Status;<br>Measurement<br>Results ;Displayed Acoustic | Patient name ; ID;<br>Hospital Name; Time; Date;<br>Probe Name; Application Name;<br>Gray Scale bar; Frame Rate;<br>Elastography mode; TGC<br>curve; Cine Frame Number;<br>Recorder Status;<br>Measurement Results; Power<br>output%; Biopsy Guide Line;<br>ECG Line; M-Mode/Freeze<br>Steering-M Mode; Doppler<br>Mode; Color Flow Imaging<br>Modes; 3D/4D Mode; Zoom<br>overview image (zoom box<br>position); Logo; Trackball<br>function; | Same |
| | Patient name ;ID;<br>Hospital Name; Time; Date; Probe<br>Name; Application Name; Gray Scale<br>bar; Frame Rate; Elastography<br>mode; TGC curve ;Cine Frame<br>Number; Recorder Status;<br>Measurement Results; Power<br>output% ;Biopsy Guide Line; ECG<br>Line; M-Mode/Freeze Steering-M<br>Mode; Doppler Mode; Color Flow<br>Imaging Modes; 3D/4D Mode; Zoom<br>overview image (zoom box position);<br>Logo; Trackball function; | | Output; Power output% ;Biopsy<br>Guide Line; ECG Line | | |
| Display | 19" high-resolution LCD monitor | | | 19" LCD high-resolution monitor<br>for i7/i8/i9<br>SE Analysis2<br>for i7 | |
| | Predicate Device | | Submission Device | Remark | |
| | | CHISON | Q Series & i7,i8,i9 | | |
| | Product Name Voluson E8/E8Expert<br>(K number) K101236 | iVis60EXPERT,Q6/Q8,i7<br>K120801 | TBD | | |
| Monitor | | 15" LCD high-resolution monitor<br>for iVis 60/iVis | 15" LCD high-resolution monitor<br>for Q6/Q8/Q9/Q10 | | |
| | Measurements Distance; Area(Ellipse); Volume;<br>Ratio; Angle; M Distance; M Time;<br>Velocity; HR; Vs; Vd; Vmean; PI;RI;<br>SD; GYN, OB, Vessel, URO, Small<br>Parts, Pediatrics, Carotid, Cardiac and<br>Abdomen package | Distance; Area(Ellipse);<br>Volume; Ratio; Angle; M<br>Distance; M Time; Velocity; HR;<br>Vs; Vd; Vmean; PI;RI; SD; GYN,<br>OB, Vessel, URO, Small Parts,<br>Pediatrics, Carotid, Cardiac and<br>Abdomen package | Distance; Area(Ellipse);<br>Volume; Ratio; Angle; M<br>Distance; M Time; Velocity; HR;<br>Vs; Vd; Vmean; PI;RI; SD; GYN, Same<br>OB, Vessel, URO, Small Parts,<br>Pediatrics, Carotid, Cardiac and<br>Abdomen package | | |
| Transducer<br>Types &<br>Connectors | Convex Array, Micro convex Array,<br>Sector Phased Array, Linear Array,<br>Volume probe, Pencil probe<br>4 ports. | Convex Array, Linear Array,<br>Sector Phase array, Volume<br>probe<br>i7: 4 ports<br>iVis 60/iVis 60EXPERT : 3<br>ports<br>Q8/Q6: 2 ports | Convex Array, Micro convex<br>Array, Linear Array, Sector<br>Phase array, Volume probe,<br>Pencil probe<br>i7/i8/i9: 4 ports<br>Q10/Q9/Q8/Q6: 2 ports | SE Analysis3 | |
| Principle of<br>Operation | Applying high voltage burst to the<br>Piezoelectric material in the<br>transducer and detect the reflected<br>echo to construct the 2D, 3D/4D mode,<br>Doppler color, and Doppler spectrum<br>image for diagnostic purpose. | Applying high voltage burst to<br>the Piezoelectric material in the<br>transducer and detect the<br>reflected echo to construct the<br>2D, 3D/4D mode, Doppler color,<br>and Doppler spectrum image for<br>diagnostic purpose. | Applying high voltage burst to<br>the Piezoelectric material in the<br>transducer and detect the<br>reflected echo to construct the<br>2D, 3D/4D mode, Doppler color,<br>forand Doppler spectrum image for<br>diagnostic purpose. | Same | |
| Users / Sites | Hospitals, clinics usage | | Hospitals, clinics usage | Same | |
| Acoustic<br>Output | Track 3; MI, TIS, TIC, TIB<br>Derated Ispta: 720mW/cm² maximum | | Track 3; MI, TIS, TIC, TIB<br>Derated Ispta: 720mW/cm² | Same | |
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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.