The FUJIFILM SonoSite SII Ultrasound System is a general purpose ultrasound system intended for use by qualified physicians and healthcare professionals for evaluation by ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body. Specific clinical applications and exam types include: Ophthalmic Fetal - OB/GYN Abdominal Pediatric Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicle, prostate) Neonatal Cephalic Adult Cephalic Trans-vaginal Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) Cardiac Adult Cardiac Pediatric Peripheral Vessel
Device Story
SonoSite SII is a mountable, software-controlled diagnostic ultrasound system; acquires/displays high-resolution, real-time ultrasound data. Inputs: ultrasound signals via linear, curved linear, intracavitary, or phased array transducers (1.0–15.0 MHz). Processing: digital electronic design; utilizes B-mode, tissue harmonic imaging, M-mode, color M-mode, color power Doppler, and velocity color Doppler; features SonoHD2 noise reduction and SonoMB/MBe image compounding. Outputs: real-time images on 12.1" LCD. Used in clinical settings by physicians/healthcare professionals for diagnostic evaluation. Output aids clinical decision-making by providing anatomical visualization and fluid flow analysis. Benefits: non-invasive diagnostic imaging for various clinical applications. Operates on battery or AC power; supports wireless 802.11 image transfer.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by non-clinical bench testing, including electrical, thermal, mechanical, and EMC safety, biocompatibility, and acoustic output measurements.
Indicated for qualified physicians and healthcare professionals for ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body, including ophthalmic, fetal, OB/GYN, abdominal, pediatric, small organ (breast, thyroid, testicle, prostate), neonatal cephalic, adult cephalic, trans-vaginal, musculoskeletal (conventional/superficial), cardiac (adult/pediatric), and peripheral vessel applications, plus needle guidance.
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.
SonoSite S Series (Maxx Series) Ultrasound System (K130173)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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April 5, 2016
FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. % Mr. Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services, LLC 1394 25th Street. NW BUFFALO MN 55313
Re: K160734
Trade/Device Name: SonoSite SII Ultrasound System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYN, IYO, ITX Dated: March 16, 2016 Received: March 17, 2016
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) TBD K160734
Device Name SonoSite SII Ultrasound System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The SonoSite SII Ultrasound System is a general purpose ultrasound system intended for use by qualified physicians and healthcare professionals for evaluation by ultrasound imaging or thuid flow analysis of the human body. Specific clinical applications and exam types include:
Ophthalmic Fetal - OB/GYN Abdominal Pediatric Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicle, prostate) Neonatal Cephalic Adult Cephalic Trans-vaginal Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) Cardiac Adult Cardiac Pediatric Peripheral Vessel
| Type of Use ( <i>Select one or both, as applicable</i> ) |
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| <div> <input checked="true" type="checkbox"/> Research Use Only (R&D) 21 CFR 201.122 </div> | <div> <input type="checkbox"/> Some Therapeutic Use (21 CFR Part 312) </div> |
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> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
This summary of safety and effectiveness is provided as part of this Premarket Notification in compliance with 21 CFR, Part 807, Subpart E, Section 807.92.
#### 1) Submitter's name, address, telephone number, contact person:
FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. 21919 30th Drive SE Bothell, WA 98021-3904
| Corresponding Official: | Patricia Liau |
|-------------------------|-----------------------------|
| | Manager, Regulatory Affairs |
| E-mail: | Patricia.Liau@sonosite.com |
| Telephone: | (425) 951-6870 |
| Facsimile: | (425) 951-1201 |
| Date prepared: | March 2, 2016 |
#### 2) Name of the device, including the trade or proprietary name if applicable, the common or usual name, and the classification name, if known:
Common/ Usual Name
Diagnostic Ultrasound System with Accessories Proprietary Name
SonoSite SII Ultrasound System (subject to change)
Classification Names
| Name | FR Number | Product Code |
|------------------------------------------|-----------|--------------|
| Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System | 892.1550 | 90-IYN |
| Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System | 892.1560 | 90-IYO |
| Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer | 892.1570 | 90-ITX |
#### 3) Identification of the predicate or legally marketed device:
| SonoSite Edge II Ultrasound System | K153626 |
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| SonoSite S Series (Maxx Series) Ultrasound System | K130173 |
#### 4) Device Description:
The SonoSite SII Ultrasound System is a mountable style, full featured, general purpose, software controlled, diagnostic ultrasound system used to acquire and display high-resolution, real-time ultrasound data through multiple imaging modes. SII is a custom fabricated digital electronic design that readily lends itself to be configured for specific ultrasound imaging applications through different system feature selections. SII can operate on either battery or AC power.
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#### 5) Intended Use:
The FUJIFILM SonoSite SII Ultrasound System is a general purpose ultrasound system intended for use by qualified physicians and healthcare professionals for evaluation by ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body. Specific clinical applications and exam types include:
- Ophthalmic Fetal - OB/GYN Abdominal Pediatric Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicle, prostate) Neonatal Cephalic Adult Cephalic Trans-vaginal Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) Cardiac Adult Cardiac Pediatric Peripheral Vessel
#### 6) Technological Characteristics:
SonoSite Edge II and S Series Ultrasound Systems are both Track 3 devices that employ the same fundamental scientific technology. A comparison table is provided below.
| Feature | SonoSite SII Ultrasound<br>System<br>(This submission) | SonoSite Edge II<br>Ultrasound System<br>(K153626) | SonoSite S Series<br>Ultrasound System<br>(K130173) |
|---------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or<br>fluid flow analysis of the human<br>body | Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or<br>fluid flow analysis of the human<br>body | Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or<br>fluid flow analysis of the human<br>body |
| Indications for<br>Use | Opthalmic<br>Fetal - OB/GYN<br>Abdominal<br>Pediatric<br>Small Organ (breast, thyroid,<br>testicle, prostate)<br>Neonatal Cephalic<br>Adult Cephalic<br>Trans-Vaginal<br>Musculo-skeletal (Conventional)<br>Musculo-skeletal (Superficial)<br>Cardiac Adult<br>Cardiac Pediatric<br>Peripheral Vessel<br>Needle guidance | Opthalmic<br>Fetal - OB/GYN<br>Abdominal<br>Pediatric<br>Small Organ (breast, thyroid,<br>testicle, prostate)<br>Neonatal Cephalic<br>Adult Cephalic<br>Trans-Vaginal<br>Musculo-skeletal (Conventional)<br>Musculo-skeletal (Superficial)<br>Cardiac Adult<br>Cardiac Pediatric<br>Trans-esophageal (cardiac)<br>Peripheral Vessel<br>Needle guidance | Opthalmic<br>Fetal - OB/GYN<br>Abdominal<br>Intra-operative (Abdominal organs<br>and vascular)<br>Intra-operative (Neuro.)<br>Laparoscopic<br>Pediatric<br>Small Organ (breast, thyroid,<br>testicle, prostate)<br>Neonatal Cephalic<br>Adult Cephalic<br>Trans-rectal<br>Trans-vaginal<br>Musculo-skeletal (Conventional)<br>Musculo-skeletal (Superficial)<br>Cardiac Adult<br>Cardiac Pediatric<br>Trans-esophageal (cardiac)<br>Peripheral Vessel<br>Needle guidance |
| Transducer<br>Types | Linear Array<br>Curved Linear Array<br>Intracavitary<br>Phased Array | Linear Array<br>Curved Linear Array<br>Intracavitary<br>Phased Array<br>Trans-esophageal | Linear Array<br>Curved Linear Array<br>Intracavitary<br>Phased Array<br>Static Probes<br>Trans-esophageal |
| Transducer<br>Frequency | 1.0 — 15.0 MHz | 1.0 - 15.0 MHz | 1.0 - 15.0 MHz |
| Feature | SonoSite SII Ultrasound<br>System<br>(This submission) | SonoSite Edge II<br>Ultrasound System<br>(K153626) | SonoSite S Series<br>Ultrasound System<br>(K130173) |
| Modes of<br>Operation | B-mode Grayscale Imaging<br>Tissue Harmonic Imaging | B-mode Grayscale Imaging<br>Tissue Harmonic Imaging | B-mode Grayscale Imaging<br>3D/4D Grayscale Imaging<br>Tissue Harmonic Imaging |
| | M-mode<br>Color M-Mode<br>Color Power Doppler<br>Zoom<br>Combination Modes | M-mode<br>Color M-Mode<br>Color Power Doppler<br>Zoom<br>Combination Modes<br>Pulsed Wave (PW) Doppler<br>Continuous Wave (CW) Doppler | M-mode<br>Anatomical M-Mode<br>Color M-Mode<br>Color Power Doppler<br>Zoom<br>Combination Modes<br>Pulsed Wave (PW) Doppler<br>Continuous Wave (CW) Doppler |
| | SonoHD2 Noise Reduction<br>SonoMB/MBe Image<br>Compounding<br>Velocity Color Doppler | SonoHD2 Noise Reduction<br>SonoMB/MBe Image<br>Compounding<br>Steered CW Doppler<br>Velocity Color Doppler<br>Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI) | SonoRes/SonoHD Noise<br>Reduction<br>SonoMB Image Compounding<br>Steered CW Doppler<br>Velocity Color Doppler<br>Tissue Doppler Imaging (TDI) |
| PW Doppler | Not available | Available | Available |
| CW Doppler | Not available | Available | Available |
| Patient<br>Contact | Transducers: | Transducers: | Transducers:<br>Acrylonitrile-butadien-styrene<br>(ABS) |
| Materials | Cycoloy | Cycoloy<br>Epoxy paste adhesive<br>Polyethylene (PE) Ionomer<br>Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) | Cycoloy<br>Dow Medical Adhesive, Type A<br>Epoxy paste adhesive<br>Polyethylene (PE) Ionomer<br>Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) |
| | Polycarbonate<br>Polysulfone UDEL P1700<br>Poly-Vinyl-Chloride (PVC)<br>Silicone RTV Adhesive<br>Silicone Rubber<br>Urethane<br>Needle Guides:<br>Acetal copolymer<br>Acrylonitrile-butadien-styrene | Polycarbonate<br>Polysulfone UDEL P1700<br>Polyurethane<br>Poly-Vinyl-Chloride (PVC)<br>Silicone RTV Adhesive<br>Silicone Rubber<br>Urethane<br>Needle Guides:<br>Acetal copolymer<br>Acrylonitrile-butadien-styrene | Polycarbonate<br>Polysulfone UDEL P1700<br>Polyurethane<br>Poly-Vinyl-Chloride (PVC)<br>Silicone RTV Adhesive<br>Silicone Rubber<br>Urethane<br>Needle Guides:<br>Acetal copolymer<br>Acrylonitrile-butadien-styrene |
| System<br>Characteristics | (ABS)<br>SII:<br>Beamformer 128/128 using SA<br>(configurable)<br>Hand held display and control<br>Single 12.1" Liquid Crystal Display<br>(LCD)<br>256 gray shades on LCD | (ABS)<br>Edge II:<br>Beamformer 128/128 using SA<br>(configurable)<br>Hand held display and control<br>Single 12.1" Liquid Crystal Display<br>(LCD)<br>256 gray shades on LCD | (ABS)<br>S Series:<br>Beamformer 128/128 using SA<br>(configurable)<br>Hand held display and control<br>Single 10.4" Liquid Crystal Display<br>(LCD)<br>256 gray shades on LCD |
| | 3 USB ports | 2 USB ports | 3 USB ports |
| | Dimension: 11.5"(W) x 17.6" (L) x<br>4.8"(H) | Dimensions: 12.8"(W) x 12.1" (L) x<br>2.5"(H) | Dimensions: 11.6"(W) x 15.1" (L) x<br>6.1"(H) |
| | Weight: 12.6 lbs | Weight: 9.0 lbs | Weight: 8.5 lbs |
| | System operates via battery or AC<br>power<br>100 - 240V options, 50/60 Hz,<br>15VDC output | System operates via battery or AC<br>power<br>100 - 240V options, 50/60 Hz,<br>15VDC output | System operates via battery or AC<br>power<br>100 - 240V options, 50/60 Hz,<br>15VDC output |
| | Various obstetrical, cardiac,<br>volume, and M-mode<br>measurement and calculation | Various obstetrical, cardiac,<br>volume, M-mode, PW and CW<br>Doppler measurement and | Various obstetrical, cardiac,<br>volume, and M-mode<br>measurement and calculation |
| Feature | SonoSite SII Ultrasound<br>System<br>(This submission) | SonoSite Edge II<br>Ultrasound System<br>(K153626) | SonoSite S Series<br>Ultrasound System<br>(K130173) |
| | packages | calculation packages<br>ECG acquisition and display<br>capabilities<br>CW/PW Doppler Audio<br>Spectral Doppler Audio and image<br>storage on removable media | packages |
| | Wireless 802.11 support for image<br>transfer | Wireless 802.11 support for image<br>transfer | Wireless 802.11 support for image<br>transfer |
| 510(k) Track | Track 3 | Track 3 | Track 3 |
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### 7) Determination of Substantial Equivalence:
### Summary of Non-Clinical Tests:
The SonoSite SII Ultrasound System has been evaluated for electrical, thermal, mechanical, and EMC safety. Additionally, cleaning/disinfection, biocompatibility, and acoustic output have been evaluated, and the device has been found to conform to applicable mandatory medical device safety standards. Assurance of quality was established by employing the following elements of product development but were not limited to: Design Phase Reviews, Risk Assessment, Requirements Development, and Verification and Validation.
The SonoSite SII Ultrasound System is designed to comply with the following FDA recognized standards.
| Reference No. | Title |
|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| ISO 10993-1 | AAMI / ANSI / ISO 10993-1:2009/(R)2013, Biological evaluation of medical devices -<br>Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process |
| IEC 60601-1 | AAMI / ANSI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 and A1:2012,, C1:2009/(R)2012 and<br>A2:2010/(R)2012 (Consolidated Text) Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General<br>requirements for basic safety and essential performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, MOD) |
| IEC 60601-1-2 | AAMI / ANSI / IEC 60601-1-2:2007(R)2012, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2:<br>General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral<br>standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests (Edition 3) |
| IEC 60601-1-6 | IEC 60601-1-6 Edition 3.1 2013-10, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General<br>requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard:<br>Usability |
| IEC 60601-2-37 | IEC 60601-2-37:2007 Edition 2.0 2007-08, Medical electrical equipment – Part 2-37:<br>Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of ultrasonic<br>medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment |
| IEC 62304 | AAMI / ANSI / IEC 62304:2006, Medical device software - Software life cycle<br>processes |
| IEC 62359 | IEC 62359 Edition 2.0 2010-10-10, Ultrasonics - Field characterization - Test<br>methods for the determination of thermal and mechanical indices related to medical<br>diagnostic ultrasonic fields [Including: Technical corrigendum 1 (2011)] |
| ISO 14971 | ISO 14971:2007, Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical<br>devices |
| NEMA UD 2-2004 | Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment |
#### Summary of Clinical Tests:
The SonoSite SII Ultrasound System and transducers, subject of this submission, did not require clinical studies to support the determination of substantial equivalence.
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## 8) Conclusion:
Intended uses and other key features are consistent with traditional clinical practice and FDA guidance. The SonoSite SII system and predicates meet FDA requirements for Track 3 devices, share indications for use, have biosafety equivalence, and conform to applicable electromedical device safety standards. FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. believes that the SonoSite SII Ultrasound System is substantially equivalent with regard to safety and effectiveness to the predicate devices.
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