U-Lite is indicated for the visualization of structures and dynamic processes in the human body using ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis for diagnosis in the following clinical applications: fetal/obstetric, gynecological, abdominal, pediatric, small organ, trans-vaginal, trans-rectal, cardiac, peripheral vascular, and musculoskeletal (both conventional and superficial).
Device Story
U-Lite is a notebook-sized, battery-operated, general-purpose diagnostic ultrasound system. It acquires and displays real-time ultrasound data using curved, linear, phased array, and endocavitary transducers. The device transforms received ultrasonic echoes into B-mode, M-mode, Color Doppler, Power Doppler, and Pulse Wave Doppler spectrum outputs. Operated by trained healthcare professionals (physicians, sonographers) in clinical settings, the system features a 7-inch touch-activated LED screen without physical knobs or switches. The output allows clinicians to visualize anatomic structures and fluid flow, facilitating diagnostic decision-making across various clinical applications. The device benefits patients by providing portable, high-resolution diagnostic imaging.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. The device was evaluated for acoustic output, biocompatibility, thermal, electrical, electromagnetic, and mechanical safety. It conforms to IEC/EN 60601-1, 60601-1-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-1-6, and 60601-2-37 standards.
Technological Characteristics
Notebook-sized, battery-operated (Li-ion) ultrasound system with 7-inch LED touch display. Transducers: curved, linear, phased array, and endocavitary. Operating modes: B, M, PWD, Color Doppler, Power Doppler, Tissue Harmonic Imaging. Connectivity: standalone. Standards: IEC/EN 60601-1, 60601-1-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-1-6, 60601-2-37.
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis of the human body in fetal/obstetric, gynecological, abdominal, pediatric, small organ, trans-vaginal, trans-rectal, cardiac, peripheral vascular, and musculoskeletal clinical applications. Intended for use by trained healthcare professionals.
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.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
March 18, 2015
Sonoscanner SARL % Mr. Frank Ferguson CEO Ferguson Medical International Device Consultants LLC 332 Laskin Road, Suite 437 VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23451
Re: K143601
Trade/Device Name: U-Lite Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYN, IYO, ITX Dated: February 3, 2015 Received: February 5, 2015
Dear Mr. Ferguson:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and 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) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). 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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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## INDICATIONS FOR USE
K143601 510(k) Number (If known): _
Device Name: U-Lite
Indications for Use:
U-Lite is indicated for the visualization of structures and dynamic processes in the human body using ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis for diagnosis in the following clinical applications: fetal/obstetric, gynecological, abdominal, pediatric, small organ, trans-vaginal, trans-rectal, cardiac, peripheral vascular, urology, and musculoskeletal (both conventional and superficial).
Prescription Use ________XX (21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
OR
Over-The- Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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U-Lite with VI-1 Convex Array Transducer
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | |
|------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------------|----------------------|
| Clinical Application | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>Doppler | Tissue<br>Harmonic<br>Imaging | Combined*<br>(B + Color<br>Doppler) | Other**<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Abdominal | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | |
| Small Organ<br>(breast, testes, thyroid) | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-rectal | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-urethral | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esoph. (non-Card) | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) | N | N | N | N | N | N | | N | |
| Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (Gynecological) | N | | | | N | N | N | N | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | |
| Urology (including prostate) | N | | | | N | N | N | N | |
Intended Use: Ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis of the human body as follows:
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under appendix
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U-Lite with VI-2 Phased Array Transducer
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | |
|------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------------|----------------------|
| Clinical Application | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>Doppler | Tissue<br>Harmonic<br>Imaging | Combined*<br>(B + Color<br>Doppler) | Other**<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | N | N | N | | N | N | N | N | |
| Abdominal | N | N | N | | N | N | N | N | |
| Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | |
| Small Organ<br>(breast, testes, thyroid) | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-rectal | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-urethral | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esoph. (non-Card) | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) | N | | N | | N | N | | N | |
| Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | N | N | N | | N | | N | N | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | N | N | N | | N | | N | N | |
| Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (Gynecological) | N | | | | N | N | N | N | |
| Peripheral Vessel | N | | | | N | N | N | N | |
| Urology (including prostate) | N | | | | N | N | N | N | |
Intended Use: Ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis of the human body as follows:
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under appendix
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U-Lite with VI-3 Linear Array Transducer
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | |
|------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------------|----------------------|
| Clinical Application | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>Doppler | Tissue<br>Harmonic<br>Imaging | Combined*<br>(B + Color<br>Doppler) | Other**<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | |
| Small Organ<br>(breast, testes, thyroid) | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-rectal | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-urethral | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esoph. (non-Card) | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | |
| Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (Specify) | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | |
Intended Use: Ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis of the human body as follows:
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under appendix
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U-Lite with VI-4 Endocavitary (Curved) Transducer
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | |
|------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------------|----------------------|
| Clinical Application | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>Doppler | Tissue<br>Harmonic<br>Imaging | Combined*<br>(B + Color<br>Doppler) | Other**<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | N | N | N | | N | N | N | N | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ<br>(breast, testes, thyroid) | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-rectal | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | |
| Trans-vaginal | N | N | N | | N | N | N | N | |
| Trans-urethral | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esoph. (non-Card) | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (Gynecological) | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | |
Intended Use: Ultrasound imaging, measurement and analysis of the human body as follows:
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under appendix
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59, rue de la Sante 75013 PARIS - FRANCE Tel .: +33 (0)9 54 97 15 57 Fax: +33 (0)9 59 97 15 57 contact@sonoscanner.com
# 510(k) SUMMARY
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92 for the Sonoscanner U-Lite Diagnostic Ultrasound Device.
DATE PREPARED: 12 December 2014
### APPLICANTS NAME AND ADDRESS:
Sonoscanner SARL Attn: Bruno Richard, MD, PhD, Scientific Director, Quality Manager 59, rue de la Santé 75013 Paris France Phone: 33.9.5497.1557; FAX: 33.9.5497.1557 richard@sonoscanner.com
### APPLICANTS CONTACT PERSON IN THE USA:
Ferguson Medical International Device Consultants LLC Attn: Frank Ferguson, CEO 332 Laskin Road Suite 437 Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Phone: 757.286.4383; FAX: 801.749.0451 frankf@fergusonmedical-idc.com
#### DEVICE NAME:
Trade Name: U-Lite
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Common Name: Ultrasound Scanner
Classification Name: System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler Ultrasonic Product Code:
Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System, 21CFR 892.1550, 90-IYN Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System, 21CFR 892.1560, 90-IYO Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer, 21CFR 892-1570, 90-ITX
## LEGALLY MARKETED DEVICE TO WHICH SONOSCANNER IS CLAIMING SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE:
Device Name: Venue 50 510(k) Reference: (K133431) Manufacturer: GE Healthcare
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
U-Lite is a notebook-size, battery operated, general purpose track 3 diagnostic ultrasound system. It is used to acquire and display high-resolution, real-time ultrasound data and to display the data as B Mode, M Mode, Color Mode, Power Doppler imaging, and Pulse Wave Doppler spectrum. The U-Lite device utilizes a standard range of probes, including curved array (convex), linear array, phased array (sector), and endocavitary transducers.
The handheld U-Lite tablet's display is a high-resolution 7 inch color LED screen, and the controls are intuitive and easy to use. Controls are touch-activated - there are no knobs or switches. The U-Lite is equipped with a lithium-ion battery. When fully charged, the battery can give the system a total autonomy of up to 1h30 in the scanning mode.
### INTENDED USE:
The Sonoscanner U-Lite ultrasound diagnostic device is intended for use by trained health care professionals (physician, sonographer, etc.) for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis of the human body. Utilizing curved, linear, phased array, and endocavitary probes, the U-Lite allows for a wide range of clinical applications: Fetal/obstetric, gynecological, abdominal, pediatric, small organ, transvaginal, trans-rectal, cardiac, peripheral vascular, and musculoskeletal.
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## SUMMARY OF THE TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DEVICE COMPARED TO THE PREDICATE DEVICE:
The U-Lite is of comparable type and substantially equivalent to the GE Venue 50 diagnostic ultrasound system (K133431). Both devices transmit ultrasonic energy into patients, then perform post processing of received echoes to generate on-screen display of anatomic structures and fluid flow within the body, and have the same intended use and basic operating modes. Both systems allow for specialized measurements of structures and flow, and calculations.
### PERFORMANCE DATA:
The device has been evaluated for acoustic output, biocompatibility, as well as for thermal, electrical, electromagnetic and mechanical safety, and has been found to conform to applicable medical device safety standards. The U-Lite complies with voluntary standards:
- IEC/EN 60601-1 Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1 General Requirements for 0 Safety
- IEC/EN 60601-1-1 Safety Requirements for Medical Electrical Systems ●
- IEC/EN 60601-1-2 Amendment A1:2006, General Requirements for Safety -9 Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility - Requirements and Tests
- IEC/EN 60601-1-6 General Requirements for Safety Collateral Standard: 0 Usability
- 0 IEC/EN 60601-2-37 Particular Requirements for the Basic Safety and Essential Performance of Ultrasonic Medical Diagnostic and Monitoring Equipment
## CONCLUSIONS:
Based upon the testing and comparison to the predicate device, the Sonoscanner U-Lite Diagnostic Ultrasound Device has the same intended use and similar technological characteristics. The device performs as intended and does not raise and new safety or effectiveness issues.
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