Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Utrasound, QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound are diagnostic ultrasound systems designed to be used for general pelvic imaging. An ultrasonographic crystal within the probe records images of the organ, muscle, and tissue structures of the pelvic region. Measurements and calculations of the organ, muscle, and tissue structures can be recorded.
Device Story
Portable, USB-connected diagnostic ultrasound system; utilizes mechanical sector probes (2.5-12.0 MHz) to capture B-mode images of pelvic structures. Operates by applying high-voltage bursts to piezoelectric crystals; reflected echoes are converted to digital signals for real-time display on a host computer. Features include digital dynamic receive focusing, cine loop storage (up to 512 images), and measurement tools (distance, area, circumference, volume, angle). Used by clinicians in clinical settings for pelvic imaging and biopsy guidance. Output consists of real-time images and generated reports (printed or digital) containing measurements, calculations, and user notes. Benefits include non-invasive visualization of pelvic anatomy to support clinical diagnosis and documentation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing and comparison of technological characteristics to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Mechanical sector ultrasound probe; USB 2.0 interface; piezoelectric transducer (2.5-12.0 MHz). Materials: TPX (PMP) lens, Ertalyte (PET-P) and Delrin housing. Features: B-mode, digital dynamic receive focusing, cine function. Software-based parameter controls (transmit power, TGC). Acoustic output: SPTA.3 94 mW/cm² (max), MI 1.9 (max).
Indications for Use
Indicated for general pelvic imaging, including organ, muscle, and tissue structures of the pelvic region, in patients requiring diagnostic ultrasound.
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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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
April 15, 2016
The Prometheus Group % Mr. Joshua Bird Senior Software Engineer 1 Washington Street. Suite 303 DOVER NH 03820
Re: K160792
Trade/Device Name: Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYO, ITX Dated: March 25, 2016 Received: March 29, 2016
Dear Mr. Bird:
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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For
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### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K160792
Device Name
Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound
Indications for Use (Describe)
Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Utrasound, QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound are diagnostic ultrasound systems designed to be used for general pelvic imaging. An ultrasonographic crystal within the probe records images of the organ, muscle, and tissue structures of the pelvic region. Measurements and calculations of the organ, muscle, and tissue structures can be recorded.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
|X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use
The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime System: Ultrasound, QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound
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 | N | | | | | | Note 1 | |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (Specify) | N | | | | | | Note 2<br>Note 3 | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | N | | | | | | Note 3 | |
| | Trans-vaginal | N | | | | | | Note 3 | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral | Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | | |
| Vessel | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication
Note 1: Abdominal - Pelvic, Solid Organs, Aneurysms, Bladder
Note 2: Small Organ - Testes, Prostate
Note 3: Includes imaging for guidance of biopsy.
∑ Prescriptive Use (Part 21 CFR 801.109)
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## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use
The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime System: Ultrasound, QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound
Transducer: GP 3.5 MHz / AB 3.5 MHz Mechanical Sector Probe
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 | | | | | | Note 1 |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (Specify) | P | | | | | | Note 2 |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral | Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | |
| Vessel | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
P = previously cleared by FDA, K070907
Note 1: Abdominal - Pelvic, Solid Organs, Aneurysms, Bladder
Note 2: Small Organ - Testes, Prostate
2 Prescriptive Use (Part 21 CFR 801.109)
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## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use
The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime System: Ultrasound, QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound
ER 12 MHz / ES 12 MHz Mechanical Sector Probe 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 | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (Specify) | | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | P | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral | Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | | |
| Vessel | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | | |
P = previously cleared by FDA, K070907
Z Prescriptive Use (Part 21 CFR 801.109)
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## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use
The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime System: Ultrasound, QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound
EC 7.5 MHz / EB 7.5 MHz Mechanical Sector Probe 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) | |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal Imaging &<br>Other | Fetal | | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | P | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | P | | | | | | Note 3 |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral | Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | |
| Vessel | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
P = previously cleared by FDA, K070907
Note 3: Includes imaging for guidance of biopsy. X Prescriptive Use (Part 21 CFR 801.109)
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# 510(k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
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.
## Submitter's name, address, telephone number, contact person:
The Prometheus Group® 1 Washington Street Suite 303 Dover, NH 03820 Joshua Bird Senior Software Engineer Telephone: (603) 749-0733 Fax: (603) 749-0511 Email: jbird@theprogrp.com Prepared February 26, 2016
## 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 and Accessories
## Proprietary Name:
The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound
### Classification Names:
| CFR Number | Product Code | |
|---------------------------------------|--------------|--------|
| Ultrasound Pulsed Echo Imaging System | 892.1560 | 90-IYO |
| Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer | 892.1570 | 90-ITX |
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### Predicate Device:
Device Name: Interson USB Ultrasound Probe System
Manufacturer: Interson Corporation
### 510(k) Number:
### K070907
The Prometheus Group® believes that Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound are substantially equivalent to the currently marketed Interson USB Ultrasound Probe System. The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound have the same technological characteristics, safety and effectiveness features, comparable intended uses, and basic operating modes.
### Device Description:
The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound utilize the ultrasound probes, cable and host software application used in Interson USB Ultrasound Probe System. The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound are a self contained portable, multiplemode, and multiple-application ultrasound imaging system. The system contains an ultrasound generator/receiver, analog to digital converter, microcontroller, control logic, USB 2.0 interface and control offering a full complement of conventional operating modes, software-based parameter controls, and video recording.
User-customized parameter settings for the Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound may be inserted by the operator and stored for recall as needed via the system control panel. Customization includes transmit power, images controls selection, and Time Gain Compensation (TGC). Controls are also provided to select display format and to utilize the cine function.
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Patient contact materials have been used in accordance to their intended use and are described below for each individual transducers were previously cleared for use on other Systems (K070907).
The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound are a B-Mode ultrasound scanner, which provides high resolution, high penetration performance. Probes are supported in frequencies from 2.5 MHz to 12.0 MHz.
The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound provides various measuring functions. It can measure distances and calculate areas, circumferences and volumes, and calculate angles. The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound supports the Cine function (capable of storing up to 512 sequential images). Management of patient history is possible by image-storage function. High-resolution images are provided by utilizing a technology called digital dynamic receive focusing. The same clinical uses were cleared for the predicate device Interson USB Ultrasound Probe System, K070907.
The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound interfaces with the Interson USB Ultrasound Probe System software to collect the ultrasound images, measurements, and calculations. The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound allows for the entry of patient information and generates reports from the recorded ultrasound images, measurements, and calculations.
### Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound
The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound allows the user to select up to 10 ultrasound images from an exam to include in the report. Additionally the user can input notes on the exam which are also included in the report. The report is formatted to be printed on standard 8 1/2" X 11" paper.
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## Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound
The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound allows the user to select up to 10 ultrasound images from an exam to include in the report. Additionally the user can input notes on the exam which are also included in the report. The report is formatted to be printed on standard 8 1/2" X 11" paper.
## QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound
The Prometheus Group® QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound generates a condensed report containing a single image with the measurements and calculations recorded during the exam. The report is formatted to be printed on 80 mm thermal printer paper.
## Indications for Use:
The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound are diagnostic ultrasound systems designed to be used for general pelvic imaging. An ultrasonographic crystal within the probe records images of the organ, muscle, and tissue structures of the pelvic region. Measurements and calculations of the organ, muscle, and tissue structures can be recorded.
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## 510(k) Premarket Notification
The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound
| Technological<br>Characteristics | | Subject Device:<br>The Prometheus Group®<br>Morpheus® RealTime<br>Ultrasound | Subject Device:<br>The Prometheus Group®<br>Pathway® RealTime<br>Ultrasound | Subject Device:<br>The Prometheus Group®<br>QuickScan® Bladder<br>Ultrasound | Predicate Device:<br>Interson USB Ultrasound<br>Probe System (K070907) |
|------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Materials | Lens | TPX brand Polymethyle<br>Pentene (PMP) | TPX brand Polymethyle<br>Pentene (PMP) | TPX brand Polymethyle<br>Pentene (PMP) | TPX brand Polymethyle<br>Pentene (PMP) |
| | Housing | Ertalyte brand<br>Polyetheylene<br>Terephthalate (PET-P),<br>Delrin | Ertalyte brand<br>Polyetheylene<br>Terephthalate (PET-P),<br>Delrin | Ertalyte brand<br>Polyetheylene<br>Terephthalate (PET-P),<br>Delrin | Ertalyte brand<br>Polyetheylene<br>Terephthalate (PET-P),<br>Delrin |
| Measurements | | Distance (mm),<br>Circumference (mm), Area<br>(mm²), Angle (degree) | Distance (mm),<br>Circumference (mm), Area<br>(mm²), Angle (degree) | Distance (mm),<br>Circumference (mm), Area<br>(mm²), Angle (degree) | Distance (mm),<br>Circumference (mm), Area<br>(mm²), Angle (degree) |
| Report | | Multiple page report<br>displaying up to 10 user<br>selectable images. The<br>report also displays notes<br>entered into the system by<br>the user. Printed on<br>standard 8 1/2" X 11"<br>paper. | Multiple page report<br>displaying up to 10 user<br>selectable images. The<br>report also displays notes<br>entered into the system by<br>the user. Printed on<br>standard 8 1/2" X 11"<br>paper. | Single page report<br>displaying a single image.<br>Printed on 80mm thermal<br>printer paper. | Single page report<br>displaying the first four<br>saved images. Printed on<br>standard 8 1/2" X 11"<br>paper. |
| Principle Operation | | Apply high voltage bursts to<br>Piezoelectric material in the<br>transducer and detect the<br>reflected echo to construct<br>2D images for diagnostic<br>purposes. | Apply high voltage bursts to<br>Piezoelectric material in the<br>transducer and detect the<br>reflected echo to construct<br>2D images for diagnostic<br>purposes. | Apply high voltage bursts to<br>Piezoelectric material in the<br>transducer and detect the<br>reflected echo to construct<br>2D images for diagnostic<br>purposes. | Apply high voltage bursts to<br>Piezoelectric material in the<br>transducer and detect the<br>reflected echo to construct<br>2D images for diagnostic<br>purposes. |
| Technological<br>Characteristics | Subject Device:<br>The Prometheus Group®<br>Morpheus® RealTime<br>Ultrasound | Subject Device:<br>The Prometheus Group®<br>Pathway® RealTime<br>Ultrasound | Subject Device:<br>The Prometheus Group®<br>QuickScan® Bladder<br>Ultrasound | Predicate Device:<br>Interson USB Ultrasound<br>Probe System (K070907) | |
| Transducer Probe<br>Design | Mechanical sector<br>ultrasound imaging probe<br>that connects directly to<br>host computer via Universal<br>Serial Bus (USB). Host<br>computer forms real-time<br>ultrasonic images of human<br>tissue without need for<br>additional electronics,<br>power supplies, or support<br>devices of any kind. | Mechanical sector<br>ultrasound imaging probe<br>that connects directly to<br>host computer via Universal<br>Serial Bus (USB). Host<br>computer forms real-time<br>ultrasonic images of human<br>tissue without need for<br>additional electronics,<br>power supplies, or support<br>devices of any kind. | Mechanical sector<br>ultrasound imaging probe<br>that connects directly to<br>host computer via Universal<br>Serial Bus (USB). Host<br>computer forms real-time<br>ultrasonic images of human<br>tissue without need for<br>additional electronics,<br>power supplies, or support<br>devices of any kind. | Mechanical sector<br>ultrasound imaging probe<br>that connects directly to<br>host computer via Universal<br>Serial Bus (USB). Host<br>computer forms real-time<br>ultrasonic images of human<br>tissue without need for<br>additional electronics,<br>power supplies, or support<br>devices of any kind. | |
| Acoustic Output<br>Limits:<br>All Applications | 'SPTA.3 94 mW/cm² (Max)<br>MI 1.9 (Max) | 'SPTA.3 94 mW/cm² (Max)<br>MI<br>1.9 (Max) | 'SPTA.3 94 mW/cm² (Max)<br>MI 1.9 (Max) | 'SPTA.3 94 mW/cm² (Max)<br>MI 1.9 (Max) | |
| Clinical Applications | Abdomen<br>OB/GYN<br>Urology | Abdomen<br>OB/GYN<br>Urology | Abdomen<br>OB/GYN<br>Urology | Abdomen<br>OB/GYN<br>Urology<br>Cardiac<br>Fetal Heart<br>Vascular<br>Pediatric<br>Neonatal Cephalic<br>Opthalmology<br>Extremity | |
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The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound utilize the ultrasound probes, cable, and host software application, which were previously cleared under K070907. These devices operate identically to the predicate devices in that piezoelectric material in the transducer is used as an ultrasound source to transmit sound waves into the body. Sound waves are reflected back to the transducer and converted to electrical signals that are processed and displayed as a 2D images.
The technological differences in clinical applications indicated for The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound systems versus those indicated for the Interson USB Ultrasound Probe System do not raise concerns for the safety and effectiveness of the device because the clinical applications indicated for The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound systems are a subset of the clinical applications indicated for the Interson USB Ultrasound Probe System. The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound system does not indicate any clinical applications outside of those indicated for the Interson USB Ultrasound Probe System. Additionally the clinical applications indicated for The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound are independent of the clinical applications not indicated.
## Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound
The technological differences in the report The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound do not raise concerns for the safety and effectiveness of the device because the images and data displayed in The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound report would also be displayed in the Interson USB Ultrasound Probe System report. The ability to include more images and user notes on the exam in the report by The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound increase the effectiveness of the report by allowing the user to provide more evidence to substantiate the findings of the exam.
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### Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound
The technological differences in the report The Prometheus Group® Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound do not raise concerns for the safety and effectiveness of the device because the images and data displayed in The Prometheus Group® Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound report would also be displayed in the Interson USB Ultrasound Probe System report. The ability to include more images and user notes on the exam in the report by The Prometheus Group® Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound increase the effectiveness of the report by allowing the user to provide more evidence to substantiate the findings of the exam.
## QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound
The technological differences in the report The Prometheus Group® QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound do not raise concerns for the safety and effectiveness of the device because the images and data displayed in The Prometheus Group® QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound report would also be displayed in the Interson USB Ultrasound Probe System report. The ability to include more images and user notes on the exam in the report by The Prometheus Group® QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound would provide the same evidence to substantiate the findings as the Interson USB Ultrasound Probe System.
## Nonclinical Tests and Standards Used:
The nonclinical tests performed on the Interson USB Ultrasound Probe System for clearance under 510(k) K070907 are applicable to The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound as the Interson USB Ultrasound Probe System has not been modified by The Prometheus Group®.
## Clinical Tests:
The Prometheus Group® Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound. Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound did not require clinical studies to support substantial equivalence.
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## Conclusion:
The Prometheus Group® considers the Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound devices to be as safe and effective as the predicate device. The performance of the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
Intended uses and other key features are consistent with traditional clinical practice, FDA quidelines, and established methods of patient examination. The design and development process of the manufacturer conforms with medical device industry standards. The device conforms to applicable medical device safety standards and compliance is verified through independent evaluation. Diagnostic ultrasound has accumulated a long history of safe and effective performance.
Therefore, it is the opinion of The Prometheus Group® that the Morpheus® RealTime Ultrasound, Pathway® RealTime Ultrasound, and QuickScan® Bladder Ultrasound are substantially equivalent with respect to safety and effectiveness to devices currently cleared for market.
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
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.