The ExactVu High Resolution Micro-Ultrasound System is intended for use by qualified medical professionals for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body; the intended uses are: Small Organ (prostate) Transrectal The system may be used with patients of all ages, but is not designed for pediatric or fetal use.
Device Story
ExactVu High Resolution Micro-Ultrasound System provides high-resolution diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis for prostate examinations. System comprises a main unit and transducers (EV29L, EV9C) that generate/record ultrasound signals; includes needle guide for biopsy assistance. Operated by qualified medical professionals in clinical settings. Device processes acoustic data to display real-time images, aiding clinicians in visualizing prostate anatomy and guiding needle/instrument placement during biopsy procedures. Benefits include enhanced visualization for diagnostic accuracy and procedural guidance.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including electrical, thermal, mechanical, and EMC safety, biocompatibility, and acoustic output measurements. Device conforms to applicable mandatory medical device safety standards.
Technological Characteristics
Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system; 128 transmit/receive channels; center frequency range 3.5-29 MHz. Transducer types: Endocavity Linear and Curved Array. Materials are biocompatible per ISO 10993-1. Safety compliance: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-37, NEMA UD 2, NEMA UD 3. Track 3 device.
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the prostate via transrectal approach. Intended for use by qualified medical professionals on patients of all ages; not for pediatric or fetal use. Includes imaging to assist in needle placement for prostate biopsy.
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.
FUJIFILM SonoSite Vevo MD Imaging system (K160674)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Exact Imaging, Inc. % Mr. Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services LLC 1394 25th Street NW BUFFALO MN 55313
Re: K162972
Trade/Device Name: ExactVu High Resolution Micro-Ultrasound System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYO, ITX, OIJ Dated: November 29, 2016 Received: November 30, 2016
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) TBD
Device Name
ExactVuTM High Resolution Micro-Ultrasound System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ExactVu High Resolution Micro-Ultrasound System is intended for use by qualified medical professionals for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body; the intended uses are:
Small Organ (prostate) Transrectal
The system may be used with patients of all ages, but is not designed for pediatric or fetal use.
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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Table 1.3.1: Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form – ExactVu™ High Resolution Micro-Ultrasound System
| System: | ExactVu TM High Resolution Micro-Ultrasound System | | | | | | |
|-------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------|------------------|
| Transducer: | NA | | | | | | |
| Intended Use: | Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human<br>body as follows: | | | | | | |
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
| | B<br>(2D) | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Combined<br>(Spec.) | Other<br>(Spec.) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | |
| Intra-operative (Abdominal<br>organs and vascular) | | | | | | | |
| Intra-operative (Neuro.) | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (breast, thyroid,<br>testicles, prostate) | N | | | | | | 1 |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| Trans-rectal | N | | | | | | 1 |
| Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skel. (Convent.) | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skel. (Superfic.) | | | | | | | |
| Intra-luminal | | | | | | | |
| Other (spec.) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal (card.) | | | | | | | |
| Other (spec.) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | |
| Other (spec.) | | | | | | | |
| DERMATOLOGY | | | | | | | |
#### Additional Comments:
1: Includes imaging to assist in the placement of needles for prostate biopsy procedures.
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Table 1.3.2: Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form – EV29L™ High Resolution Transrectal Side-fire Transducer
| System: | ExactVu™ High Resolution Micro-Ultrasound System | | | | | | |
|-------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------|------------------|
| Transducer: | EV29L | | | | | | |
| Intended Use: | Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human<br>body as follows: | | | | | | |
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
| | B<br>(2D) | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Combined<br>(Spec.) | Other<br>(Spec.) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | |
| Intra-operative (Abdominal | | | | | | | |
| organs and vascular) | | | | | | | |
| Intra-operative (Neuro.) | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (breast, thyroid,<br>testicles, prostate) | N | | | | | | 1 |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| Trans-rectal | N | | | | | | 1 |
| Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skel. (Convent.) | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skel. (Superfic.) | | | | | | | |
| Intra-luminal | | | | | | | |
| Other (spec.) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal (card.) | | | | | | | |
| Other (spec.) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | |
| Other (spec.)<br>DERMATOLOGY | | | | | | | |
#### Additional Comments:
1: Includes imaging to assist in the placement of needles for prostate biopsy procedures.
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Table 1.3.3: Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form – EV9C™ Transrectal End-fire Transducer
| System: | ExactVu TM High Resolution Micro-Ultrasound System | | | | | | |
|-------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------|------------------|
| Transducer: | EV9C | | | | | | |
| Intended Use: | Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human<br>body as follows: | | | | | | |
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
| | B<br>(2D) | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Combined<br>(Spec.) | Other<br>(Spec.) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | |
| Intra-operative (Abdominal | | | | | | | |
| organs and vascular) | | | | | | | |
| Intra-operative (Neuro.) | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (breast, thyroid,<br>testicles, prostate) | N | | | | | | 1 |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| Trans-rectal | N | | | | | | 1 |
| Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skel. (Convent.) | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skel. (Superfic.) | | | | | | | |
| Intra-luminal | | | | | | | |
| Other (spec.) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal (card.) | | | | | | | |
| Other (spec.) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | |
| Other (spec.)<br>DERMATOLOGY | | | | | | | |
#### Additional Comments:
1: Includes imaging to assist in the placement of needles for prostate biopsy procedures.
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Table 1.3.3: Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form – Needle guide for use with EV29L™ High Resolution Transrectal Side-fire Transducer
| System: | ExactVuT™ High Resolution Micro-Ultrasound System | | | | | | |
|-------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------|------------------|
| Transducer: | EV29L | | | | | | |
| Intended Use: | Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human<br>body as follows: | | | | | | |
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
| | B<br>(2D) | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Combined<br>(Spec.) | Other<br>(Spec.) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | |
| Intra-operative (Abdominal | | | | | | | |
| organs and vascular) | | | | | | | |
| Intra-operative (Neuro.) | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (breast, thyroid,<br>testicles, prostate) | N | | | | | | 1 |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| Trans-rectal | N | | | | | | 1 |
| Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skel. (Convent.) | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skel. (Superfic.) | | | | | | | |
| Intra-luminal | | | | | | | |
| Other (spec.) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal (card.) | | | | | | | |
| Other (spec.) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | |
| Other (spec.)<br>DERMATOLOGY | | | | | | | |
#### Additional Comments:
1: Provides a mechanical means for performing needle / instrument guided procedures with the use of the diagnostic ultrasound transducer, EV29L
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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:
Exact Imaging, Inc. 7676 Woodbine Avenue Markham, ON L3R 2N2 Canada
| Corresponding Official: | Karina Torres<br>Manager, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance |
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| E-mail: | ktorres@exactimaging.com |
| Telephone: | (905) 415-0030 |
| Facsimile: | (905) 415-0031 |
| Date prepared: | September 1st, 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
ExactVu™ High Resolution Micro-Ultrasound System
#### Classification Names
| Name | FR Number | Product Code |
|---------------------------------------|-----------|--------------|
| Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system | 892.1560 | IYO |
| Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducers | 892.1570 | ITX |
| Biopsy Needle Guide | 892.1560 | OIJ |
#### Classification Panel
## Radiology
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# 3) Identification of the predicate or legally marketed device:
- Flex Focus 1202 Ultrasound Scanner (K081154) (Primary Predicate) ●
- . FUJIFILM SonoSite Vevo MD Imaging system (K160674) (Reference Device)
## 4) Device Description:
The ExactVu high resolution micro-ultrasound system is intended for use by qualified medical professionals for diagnostic ultrasound imaging, data processing and quidance of puncture and biopsy. The ExactVu System is comprised of transducers responsible for ultrasound signal generation and recording, a needle guide and a main unit that controls the transducers, processes the acoustic data, and processes and displays images.
## 5) Intended Use:
The ExactVu High Resolution Micro-Ultrasound System is intended for use by qualified medical professionals for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body; the intended uses as defined by FDA guidance documents, is:
Small Organ (prostate) Transrectal
The system may be used with patients of all ages, but is not designed for pediatric or fetal use.
## 6) Technological Characteristics:
The ExactVu High Resolution Micro-Ultrasound System ("ExactVu") that is the subject of this submission is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices. The same fundamental scientific technology and general ultrasound principles that are used for ExactVu are also used on the predicate devices indicated. Each of ExactVu and the indicated predicates are Track 3 devices.
| Feature | ExactVu | Flex Focus 1202 (Primary<br>Predicate) | Vevo MD (Reference<br>Device) |
|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Exact Imaging Inc. | BK Medical | FUJIFILM SonoSite |
| Intended use<br>(Clinical<br>application) | Transrectal<br>Small Parts (organs) | Abdominal<br>Cardiac<br>Fetal (incl. Obstetrics)<br>Intraoperative<br>Transurethral<br>Neurosurgery<br>Pediatrics<br>Transrectal<br>Small Parts (organs)<br>Transvaginal<br>Peripheral vascular<br>Musculo-skeletal | Abdominal Pediatric<br>Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicles, prostate)<br>Musculo-skeletal (conventional)<br>Musculo-skeletal (superficial)<br>Peripheral vessel<br>Dermatology |
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| Modes of Operation | B-mode (2-D Grayscale<br>Imaging, Transverse,<br>CFM and combinations | B-mode (2-D Grayscale<br>Imaging, M, PWD, CFM and<br>combinations, Tissue<br>Harmonic Imaging | B-mode (2D Grayscale<br>Imaging)<br>Color Doppler<br>Combination Modes<br>M-mode |
|---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| MI Indication | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TI Indication | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical Safety | TUV, IEC 60601-1 | UL, IEC 60601-1 | CSA IEC 60601-1 |
| 510(k) Track | Track 3 | Track 3 | Track 3 |
| Center Frequency<br>Range | 3.5-29 MHz | 1.8-18 MHz | 15-49MHz |
| Transducer Types | Endocavity Linear<br>Endocavity Curved<br>Array | Endocavity Linear<br>Endocavity Curved Array<br>Endocavity Biplane<br>Endocavity Triplane<br>Linear<br>Curved Array | Linear Array |
| #Transmit<br>Channels | 128 channels | Not available | 64 digital channels |
| #Receive Channels | 128 channels | Not available | 64 digital channels |
| DICOM | Not supported | DICOM, Print, Modality<br>Worklist, Storage<br>Commitment, Modality<br>Performed Procedure Steps<br>(MPPS) | DICOM 3.0 Store<br>Print<br>Modality Worklist<br>Perform Procedure<br>Step (PPS)<br>Storage Commitment<br>NEMA PS3.15 2003 |
# 7) Determination of Substantial Equivalence:
# Summary of Non-Clinical Tests:
The ExactVu 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: Design Phase Reviews, Risk Assessment, Requirements Development, System and Software Verification, Hardware Verification, Safety Compliance Verification, Clinical Evaluation. All patient contact materials are biocompatible and are materials that are already used in other legally marketed devices or meet 10993-1.
The ExactVu System is designed to comply with the following voluntary standards:
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| Reference No | Recognition No | Title |
|--------------------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| AAMI/ANSI/ISO<br>10993-1 | 2-156 | ISO 10993-1:2009, Biological evaluation of<br>medical devices -- Part 1: Evaluation and<br>testing within a risk management process |
| IEC 60601-1 | 19-4 | AAMI / ANSI ES60601-1:2005/(R) 2012 and<br>A1:2012,, c1:2009/(r)2012 and<br>a2:2010/(r)2012. Medical electrical<br>equipment - part 1: general requirements for<br>basic safety and essential performance (iec<br>60601-1:2005, mod) |
| IEC 60601-1-2 | 19-1 | IEC 60601-1-2:2007, Medical electrical<br>equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements<br>for basic safety and essential performance -<br>Collateral standard: Electromagnetic<br>compatibility - Requirements and tests<br>(Edition 3) |
| IEC 60601-2-37 | 9-91 | IEC 60601-2-18: Edition 3.0 2009-08,<br>Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 2-18:<br>Particular Requirements For The Basic<br>Safety And Essential Performance Of<br>Endoscopic Equipment. |
| IEC 60601-2-37 | 12-209 | IEC 60601-2-37:2007, Particular<br>Requirements for the basic safety and<br>essential performance of ultrasonic medical<br>diagnostic and monitoring equipment |
| NEMA UD 2-2004 | 12-105 | Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for<br>Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment |
| NEMA UD 3-2004 | 12-100 | Standard for Real-Time Display of Thermal<br>and Mechanical Acoustic Output Indices on<br>Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment, American<br>Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine |
# Summary of Clinical Tests:
The ExactVu System, transducers and needle guide, subject of this submission, did not require clinical studies to support the determination of substantial equivalence.
# 8) Conclusion:
Intended uses and other key features are consistent with traditional clinical practice and FDA guidance. The ExactVu device and predicate devices conform to applicable electromedical device safety standards with compliance verified through independent evaluation and meet FDA requirements for Track 3 devices, have biosafety equivalence and
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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.