The SpeqRT ultrasound system is for non-invasive imaging of the human body and is intended for the following applications: Fetal, Abdominal, Pediatric, Musculo-skeletal, Cardiac and Peripheral Vessel. Users must have ultrasound training before using the device. See the attached Indications for Use form for specific imaging modes and applications
Device Story
Hand-held diagnostic ultrasound system; acquires ultrasound echo data; displays B-Mode, M-Mode, or Spectral Doppler (PW) on integrated LCD. Used in clinical settings by trained ultrasound operators. System transmits ultrasonic energy into patients; processes received echoes to generate anatomical images. Provides real-time visualization for clinical assessment. Benefits include portable, non-invasive diagnostic imaging for various anatomical regions. Updated to include L10 transducer for improved superficial resolution in vascular imaging.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evaluated imaging performance and measurement accuracy against S3-5 transducer predicate. Compliance testing performed per IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-37, IEC 60601-1-2, and ISO 10993 standards. Results demonstrate lateral and axial resolution for L10 transducer is superior to S3-5 and K090505 predicates.
Technological Characteristics
Hand-held ultrasound system; 3MHz, 3-5MHz, and 10MHz transducers. Materials: Sabic Cycoloy HC1204HF, Mitsui TPX-MED18, Sabic Versollen OMX1255NX-1. Imaging modes: B-Mode, M-Mode, Spectral Doppler (PWD). Power: Li-Ion battery or 100-240 VAC. Connectivity: No external video output. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-37, ISO 10993. Software developed per IEC 62304.
Indications for Use
Indicated for non-invasive diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the human body, including fetal, abdominal, pediatric, musculo-skeletal, cardiac, and peripheral vessel applications. Requires trained ultrasound users.
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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Signostics Limited % Mr. Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services LLC 1394 25th Street, NW BUFFALO MN 55313
Re: K152250 Trade/Device Name: SpegRT Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYN, IYO, ITX Dated: August 7, 2015 Received: August 10, 2015
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K152250
Device Name SpeqRT
Indications for Use (Describe)
The SpeqRT ultrasound system is for non-invasive imaging of the human body and is intended for the following applications: Fetal, Abdominal, Pediatric, Musculo-skeletal, Cardiac and Peripheral Vessel. Users must have ultrasound training before using the device. See the attached Indications for Use form for specific imaging modes and applications
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
区 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
□ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## Indications for Use
| 510(k) Number (if known) | K152250 |
|--------------------------|---------|
| Device Name | SpeqRT |
### 510(k) Indications for Use Form
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## TABLE 1 - SPEQRT INDICATIONS FOR USE FORM
System: SpeqRT Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
|---------------------------|------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| General<br>(Track I Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks I & III) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other*<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal Imaging<br>& Other | Fetal | P | P | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | P | P | P | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | P | P | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | P | P | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | P | P | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | P | P | | | | | |
| | Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | P | P | P | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
N= new indication; P= previously cleared by FDA; E= added under Appendix E Additional Comments:
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
区 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
□ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### Indications for Use
| 510(k) Number (if known) | | | | | | | | |
|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|---|---|-----|-----|---------------|--------------------|------------------|
| K152250 | | | | | | | | |
| Device Name<br>SpeqRT | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| TABLE 2 - SPEQRT INDICATIONS FOR USE FORM | | | | | | | | |
| System: | SpeqRT | | | | | | | |
| Transducer: | S3 (P03479) | | | | | | | |
| Intended Use: | Diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows: | | | | | | | |
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | |
| General<br>(Track I Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks I & III) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color Doppler | Combined (Specify) | Other* (Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| | Fetal | P | P | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | P | P | P | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | P | P | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal Imaging<br>& Other | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | P | P | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | P | P | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | P | P | | | | | |
| | Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | P | P | P | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
N= new indication; P= previously cleared by FDA; E= added under Appendix E Additional Comments:
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
区 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
□ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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| FORM FDA 3881 (8/14) |
|----------------------|
|----------------------|
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
### Indications for Use
| 510(k) Number (if known) | K152250 |
|--------------------------|---------|
|--------------------------|---------|
Device Name
SpeqRT
# TABLE 3 - SPEQRT INDICATIONS FOR USE FORM
System: SpeqRT
Transducer: S3-5 (P03611)
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
|---------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| | | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other*<br>(Specify) |
| General<br>(Track I Only) | Specific<br>(Tracks I & III) | | | | | | | |
| | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| | Fetal | P | P | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | P | P | P | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | P | P | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal Imaging<br>& Other | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | |
| | | Trans-urethral | | | | | | |
| | | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | |
| | | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | P | P | | | | |
| | | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | |
| | | Intravascular | | | | | | |
| | | Other (Specify) | | | | | | |
| | | Cardiac Adult | P | P | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Pediatric | P | P | | | | | |
| | | Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | |
| | | Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | |
| | | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | |
| | | Other (Specify) | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | P | P | P | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
N= new indication; P= previously cleared by FDA; E= added under Appendix E Additional Comments:
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
区 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
□ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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FORM FDA 3881 (8/14)
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K152250 Device Name SpegRT TABLE 4 - SPEQRT INDICATIONS FOR USE FORM System: SpeqRT Transducer: L10 (P04000) Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows: Clinical Application Mode of Operation General Specific M PWD CWD Combined Other* B Color (Track I Only) (Tracks I & III) Doppler (Specify) (Specify) Ophthalmic Ophthalmic Fetal Abdominal Intra-operative (Specify) Intra-operative (Neuro) Laparoscopic Pediatric N N Small Organ (Specify) Neonatal Cephalic Adult Cephalic Fetal Imaging Trans-rectal & Other Trans-vaginal Trans-urethral Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) Musculo-skeletal N N (Conventional) Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) Intravascular Other (Specify) Cardiac Adult Cardiac Pediatric Cardiac Intravascular (Cardiac) Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) Intra-cardiac Other (Specify) Peripheral Peripheral vessel N N N Vessel Other (Specify)
N= new indication; P= previously cleared by FDA; E= added under Appendix E Additional Comments:
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
区 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
□ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
#### 1. Sponsor:
Signostics Ltd PO Box 1048, Pasadena 1284 South Road Clovelly Park, SA 5042 Australia
# 2. Contact Person: Stewart Bartlett Chief Operating Officer Telephone: +61 (8) 7424 0600
- 3. Date Prepared: June 30, 2015
- 4. Device Name: SpeqRT
- 5. Proprietary/Marketed Names: SignosRT, SONIMAGE P3
# 6. Common/Usual Name:
Diagnostic ultrasound transducer
# 7. Classification
Regulatory Class: II
Review Category: Tier II
| Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System | (21 CFR 892.1560, 90-IYO) |
|------------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System | (21 CFR 892.1550, 90-IYN) |
| Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer | (21 CFR 892.1570, 90-ITX) |
Classification Panel: Radiology
# 8. Predicate Devices
SpeqRT Ultrasound System (K130659): This 510k is submitted due to a significant change to SpeqRT Ultrasound System (K130659), for the addition of a new transducer (L10).
Speq Ultrasound System (K090505): contains a 7.5MHz transducer, and therefore is used as a predicate for the new L10 transducer introduced in this application.
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# 9. Risk Analysis Method Used
Signostics Ltd applied ISO-14971 to the design and development of the SignosRT and the change to include the L10 transducer. The conclusion from the risk analysis was the device was safe for its intended use and does not pose any unacceptable risks.
#### 10. Basis for Substantial Equivalence
This submission is for a significant change to the SpeqRT system described in K130659.
The changes are as follows:
- a. A new transducer (L10) is included. The new transducer is a high frequency transducer with a flat transducer surface for providing better superficial resolution and better ergonomics for imaging blood vessels. Note: There are no new indications for use included in the system.
- b. The software has been updated to v2.11.0. The significant changes to the software are to support the new L10 transducer.
- c. The user manual has been updated to v2.11.0 to add the new L10 transducer.
- d. A new packaging box has been created to ship the L10 transducer separate to the main system.
- The previously cleared S3 and S3-5 transducer have been updated to provide a e. more robust transducer lens. The previously cleared transducer contained two patient contact materials, a lens made from blue TPX-MED18, and a body made from white Cycoloy HC1204HF. The updated S3 and S3-5 transducer design contains a single lens and body made from white TPX-MED18 (same as new L10). The ISO-10993 tests have been repeated for the new material.
Excluding the above changes, the previously cleared SpeqRT (K130659) and the new device are identical and unchanged. They transmit ultrasonic energy into patients, then process received echoes to produce on-screen images of anatomy. The indication for use statement of the SignosRT L10 transducer is a subset of the indications for use of the SignosRT S3-5 transducer.
The base SpeqRT system is identical in construction, materials, and controls to the previously cleared SpeqRT (K130659). The patient contact materials have been updated and retested to ISO-10993. The new L10 transducer operating frequency (7-10MHz) is higher than the S3-5 transducer operating frequency (3-5MHz), therefore providing better superficial resolution. Both systems contain sector transducers with annular (circular) acoustic elements generating pie shaped images. Both transducers maintain MI and TI to be <1.0 at all times.
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# 11. Device Description
The Signostics Ltd SignosRT is a hand-held, diagnostic ultrasound system with an onscreen display. Its purpose is to acquire ultrasound echo data and display it in B-Mode, M-Mode, or Spectral Doppler (PW Doppler) on an LCD display.
Technical specifications for the Signostics SignosRT are unchanged after adding the L10 transducer and are as follows:
| System | | | | | |
|----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|---------|------------|
| Transducer frequencies: | | 3MHz (S3 transducer), 3-5MHz (S3-5 transducer) and 10MHz<br>(L10 transducer) | | | |
| Frame rate: | | 8Fps or 16Fps (Imaging only) | | | |
| Ultrasound lines/frame: | | 128 lines for 90° frame | | | |
| Fields of View: | | 1-18 cm for 3MHz and 3-5MHz, 0-6cm for 10MHz | | | |
| External Video Output: | | No | | | |
| Liquid-Crystal Display: | | 18 bit, 262,000 Color, Active Matrix TFT LCD | | | |
| Materials | Sabic Cycoloy HC1204HF, Mitsui TPX-MED18, Sabic Versollen OMX1255NX-1 | | | | |
| Size: - | | | | | |
| Width: | 6.8 cm | | | | |
| Height: | 11.5 cm | | | | |
| Depth: | 2.0 cm | | | | |
| Weight: | 0.13 kg | | | | |
| Electrical | | | | | |
| External Power: | Input: | | 100-240 VAC,<br>50-60Hz | Output: | 5 VDC @ 2A |
| Battery: | Li-Ion battery pack (2 Whr) | | | | |
| Leakage Current: | 10 $ μ $ A maximum | | | | |
| Primary Breakdown Voltage: | 3000VAC | | | | |
| Safety Standards: | IEC 60601-1:2005, ES60601-1:2005, IEC 60601-2-37:2007, IEC 60601-1-2:2007, ISO 10993-1:2003 | | | | |
| Protection Class: | Class II: per IEC 60601-1 | | | | |
| Degree of Protection: | Type BF: per IEC 60601-1 | | | | |
| Environmental | |
|--------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Mechanical Shock : | Drop and push testing per ES60601-1 |
| Mechanical Vibration: | Random Acceleration Profile per JIS Z 0232:2004 5Hz-300Hz |
| Drop Test (to concrete): | 1 meter |
| Operating Temperature: | 0 to 40°C |
| Humidity: | 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing |
| Water Resistance: | Transducer IPX7 lens, IPX1 probe degree of protection against |
| | water |
| Altitude: | 0.7 - 1.05 standard atmospheres (2500m or 8200 feet) operating |
| Storage | |
| Temperature: | -20 to 45°C |
| Humidity: | 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing |
| Altitude: | 0.5 - 1.05 standard atmospheres storage |
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#### 12. Non-clinical Performance Data
Signostics Ltd is applying FDA recognised standards as detailed in the tables above to evaluate the safety of the SpeqRT.
The new SpeqRT L10 transducer has been bench tested for imaging performance and measurement accuracy, with tests showing the SpeqRT L10 imaging performance and measurement accuracy to be substantially equivalent to the S3-5 transducer predicate devices. The measured lateral and axial resolution for the SpeqRT L10 is less than the S3-5 transducer and predicates 7.5MHz transducer (K090505), therefore providing better image resolution.
The SpeqRT L10 transducer has been tested by independent laboratories in conjunction with the SpeqRT system to IEC 60601-1:2005, IEC 60601-2-37:2007, IEC 60601-1-2:2007, ISO 10993-5:2009, ISO 10993-10:2002, ISO 10993-10:2010, ISO 10993-12:2007, NEMA UD-2-2004 (R2009), NEMA UD-3-2004(R2009) and found to comply with all standards.
The software and firmware in the SpeqRT has been developed and verified according to IEC 62304:2006. The verification reports (Appendix R and V), traceability (Appendix O). and risk analysis (Appendix A) demonstrate the SpeaRT operates as intended with the L10 transducer and risks mitigated in firmware have been verified.
The conclusion from the testing is the device is safe and effective for its intended use, and performs as well or better than the predicate devices.
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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.