K151060 · Konica Minolta, Inc. · IYO · Jun 5, 2015 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K151060
Device Name
Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1
Applicant
Konica Minolta, Inc.
Product Code
IYO · Radiology
Decision Date
Jun 5, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1560
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1 and its transducers are products designed to collect ultrasonic image data of the human body for diagnostic purposes. The system employs the ultrasonic pulse-echo method to visualize the anatomic structures, characteristics, and dynamics of the human body, and using an image display, Doppler display or Doppler sound, offers a procedure applied to the human body for medical diagnosis or examination. The range of intended clinical applications is same as other conventional ultrasound imaging systems for general purpose, such as small parts, abdomen, musculoskeletal (soft tissue), peripheral vascular, and Cardiac.
Device Story
Portable laptop-style ultrasound system; collects ultrasonic image data via transducers; employs pulse-echo method to visualize anatomic structures and dynamics; supports B-mode, M-mode, Color Doppler, PW Doppler, and CW Doppler. Operated by qualified medical personnel in clinical settings. System transmits ultrasonic energy into patients; performs post-processing of received echoes; displays images/Doppler data on-screen. Healthcare providers use visual output for medical diagnosis and examination of internal geometry and characteristics. Benefits include non-invasive diagnostic imaging for various clinical applications.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data required for this conventional ultrasound diagnostic equipment. Verification included geometric accuracy in B-mode and accuracy of position/velocity/time in Doppler modes.
Technological Characteristics
Laptop-form factor; battery-operated. Transducers: Linear, Convex, Sector. Standards: AAMI/ANSI ES 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-37, IEC 62304, ISO 10993-1/5/10, NEMA UD 2, NEMA UD 3. Modes: B, M, Color Doppler, PW/CW Doppler. Real-time thermal/mechanical output indices (Track 3).
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body, including small parts (thyroid, breast), abdomen, musculoskeletal (soft tissue), peripheral vascular, and cardiac applications. Contraindicated for eyeball examinations or direct contact with central nerves and cardiac systems. For use by qualified medical personnel only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system is a device intended to project a pulsed sound beam into body tissue to determine the depth or location of the tissue interfaces and to measure the duration of an acoustic pulse from the transmitter to the tissue interface and back to the receiver. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A biopsy needle guide kit intended for use with an ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
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June 5, 2015
KONICA MINOLTA, INC. % Mr. Russell D. Munves Official Correspondent Storch Amini & Munves PC 140 East 45th Street, 25th Floor NEW YORK NY 10017
Re: K151060
Trade/Device Name: Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYO, IYN, ITX Dated: April 17, 2015 Received: April 20, 2015
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# Indications for Use
| 510(k) Number: | K151060 |
|----------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device Number: | Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1 |
| Indications for Use: | The Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1 and its transducers are products designed to collect ultrasonic image data of the human body for diagnostic purposes. The system employs the ultrasonic pulse-echo method to visualize the anatomic structures, characteristics, and dynamics of the human body, and using an image display, Doppler display or Doppler sound, offers a procedure applied to the human body for medical diagnosis or examination. The range of intended clinical applications is same as other conventional ultrasound imaging systems for general purpose, such as small parts, abdomen, musculoskeletal (soft tissue), peripheral vascular, and Cardiac. |
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| Prescription Use | X | OR | Over-The-Counter Use |
|----------------------------|---|----|----------------------------|
| (Per 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | | | (Per 21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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### Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1 System:
Transducer:
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
|-----------------------------|------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| General<br>(Track 1 Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other*<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging<br>& Other | Fetal | | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | P | P | P | N | P | Note1 | Note2 |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (Note3) | P | P | P | | P | Note1 | Note2 |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | P | P | P | | P | Note1 | Note2 |
| | Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) | P | P | P | | P | Note1 | Note2 |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | N | N | N | N | N | Note1 | Note2 |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | N | N | N | N | N | Note1 | Note2 |
| | Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | P | P | P | | P | Note1 | Note2 |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under this appendix
Note 1: Combined mode BM (B + M), BD (B + Pulse Doppler), BcMc (Color Doppler + M Color Doppler) and BcD (B Color Doppler + Pulse Doppler)
Note 2: Other mode Mc (M Color Mode)
Note 3: Small organ includes thyroid and breast
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#### Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1 System: L18-4 Transducer:
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
|-----------------------------|------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| General<br>(Track 1 Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other*<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging<br>& Other | Fetal | | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (Note3) | P | P | P | | P | Note1 | Note2 |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | P | P | P | | P | Note1 | Note2 |
| | Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) | P | P | P | | P | Note1 | Note2 |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | P | P | P | | P | Note1 | Note2 |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under this appendix
Note 1: Combined mode BM (B + M), BD (B + Pulse Doppler), BcMc (Color Doppler + M Color Doppler) and BcD (B Color Doppler + Pulse Doppler)
Note 2: Other mode Mc (M Color Mode)
Note 3: Small organ includes thyroid and breast
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#### Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1 System: C5-2 Transducer:
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
|---------------------------|------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| General<br>(Track 1 Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other*<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | Fetal | | | | | | | |
| Imaging<br>& Other | Abdominal | P | P | P | | P | Note1 | Note2 |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under this appendix
Note 1: Combined mode BM (B + M), BD (B + Pulse Doppler), BcMc (Color Doppler + M Color Doppler) and BcD (B Color Doppler + Pulse Doppler)
Note 2: Other mode Mc (M Color Mode)
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#### Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1 System: S4-2 Transducer:
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
|-----------------------------|------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| General<br>(Track 1 Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other*<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging<br>& Other | Fetal | | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | N | N | N | N | N | Note1 | Note2 |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | N | N | N | N | N | Note1 | Note2 |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | N | N | N | N | N | Note1 | Note2 |
| | Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under this appendix
Note 1: Combined mode BM (B + M), BD (B + Pulse Doppler), BcMc (Color Doppler + M Color Doppler) and BcD (B Color Doppler + Pulse Doppler)
Note 2: Other mode Mc (M Color Mode)
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# Chapter 4. 510(k) Summary
| Submitter's Name: | KONICA MINOLTA, INC. |
|---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | 1 Sakura-machi,<br>Hino-shi, 191-8511 Japan |
| Contact: | Shigeyuki Kojima |
| Telephone: | +81 42 589 8429 |
| Date: | April 17, 2015 |
| Trade Name: | Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1 |
| Model No: | SONIMAGE HS1 |
| Common Name: | Ultrasound Imaging System |
| Classification Name(s): | Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System (21 CFR 892.1550)<br>Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System (21 CFR 892.1560)<br>Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer (21 CFR 892.1570) |
| Classification Number(s): | 90-IYN; 90-IYO; 90-ITX |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Predicate Device(s): | K142197 - Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1,<br>Konica Minolta, Inc.<br>K061605 - Nemio XG, SSA-580A,<br>Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. |
Device Description:
The Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1 is a portable ultrasound system for general purposes. The system provides ultrasound imaging information such as used for the purpose of diagnosing the human body, which visually represents the internal geometry, characteristics and
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dynamics of the human body, and transmits / receives ultrasound waves to obtain image data of the visual representation.
This system provides ultrasound images in all its modes of B-mode, Mmode, Color Doppler-mode, and PW/CW Doppler-mode.
The optional items are available, such as a Pole Cart with storage basket, a power extension unit, and a foot switch with dual pedals.
This system conforms to Real Time Display of Thermal and Mechanical Output Indices on Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment (Track 3). Transducers have their own characteristic applications, and are brought into contact with the body surface.
The Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1 and its transducers are designed to comply with the following standards:
AAMI / ANSI ES 60601-1: 2005 and C1:2009 and A2:2010; IEC 60601-1-6: 2013; IEC 60601-1-2: 2007; IEC 60601-2-37: 2007; IEC 62304: 2006; ISO 10993-1:2009; ISO 10993-5:2009; ISO 10993-10:2010; NEMA UD 2-2004; NEMA UD 3-2004;
### Intended Use:
The Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1 and its transducers are products designed to collect ultrasonic image data of the human body for diagnostic purposes.
The system employs the ultrasonic pulse-echo method to visualize the anatomic structures, characteristics, and dynamics of the human body, and using an image display, Doppler display or Doppler sound, offers a procedure applied to the human body for medical diagnosis or examination.
The range of intended clinical applications is same as the predicate device, such as small parts, abdomen, musculoskeletal (soft tissue), peripheral vascular and cardiac.
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This system is contraindicated for an eyeball examination or any other examination that may require the passage of an ultrasound beam through an eyeball. This system is NOT designed for use in direct contact to central nerves and cardiac systems.
The system should not be used by persons other than fully qualified and certified medical personnel.
# Summary of Technological Characteristics
Compared to Predicate Device:
The proposed Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1 employs the same fundamental scientific technologies as the primary predicate device (K142197). The additional predicate device for the Cardiac usage including CW Doppler and Sector probe is Nemio XG SSA-580A system (K061605). The comparisons of technological characteristics for both systems are provided as follows;
### Intended Use:
The additional intended use of the system and supporting clinical application is Cardiac that is the same as K061605.
The systems are intended to be used with a conventional extracorporeal transducers, which types are Linear, Convex and Sector as partially same as those of the predicate devices.
Operating Principle and designing:
The system transmits ultrasonic energy into patients, then perform post processing of received echoes to generate on-screen display of anatomic structures and dynamics of the human body. The system is designed in laptop shape to be transportable with battery operation. These operating principle and designing are the same as the predicate devices. The proposed system and the predicate devices support the same operating modes and display format, the same measurement functions for anatomic structures, internal geometry, characteristics and dynamics of the human body.
### Non-clinical test:
The geometric accuracy verification in B-mode and the accuracy verification of the position and the velocity for Color Doppler-mode and PW/CW Doppler-mode, and the time for PW/CW Doppler-mode are
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comprehensively tested as Bench-tests except quantitative Doppler sensitivity. The both systems do not have a quantitative claims of sensitivity regarding Color Doppler-mode and PW/CW Doppler-mode.
## Safety:
The system is in conformance with the standards described above, which are same or equivalent standards to those of predicate device. The both systems conform to real time display of thermal and mechanical output indices under Track 3.
## Biocompatibility:
The patient contact materials of human body surface are evaluated under ISO 10993 and determined as acceptable for these usage. The both systems achieve same acceptance level for biocompatibility.
## Conclusion:
The clinical studies are not required to support substantial equivalence for these conventional ultrasound diagnostic equipment. In addition to that, as discussed in the above technological comparison, the technological characteristics of the Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1 are deemed to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices that have already been cleared for USA distribution with 510(k) premarket notification numbers K142197 and K061605.
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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.