K163023 · Pharmaceutical Innovations, Inc. · MUI · Jan 8, 2018 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K163023
Device Name
Other-Sonic Transmission Gel
Applicant
Pharmaceutical Innovations, Inc.
Product Code
MUI · Radiology
Decision Date
Jan 8, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1570
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
Other-Sonic™ Transmission Gel is intended for general use as a non-sterile transmission media for acoustically coupling a transducer to a human body surface during external therapeutic and diagnostic ultrasound imaging procedures. It is placed on the patient's skin or on the transducer prior to initiating an ultrasound examination.
Device Story
Aqueous, non-sterile ultrasound transmission gel; applied to patient skin or transducer surface. Acts as acoustic coupling medium; eliminates air at contact interface; provides lubrication; facilitates sound wave transmission into body and echo reception. Used in hospital settings by healthcare professionals. Output is acoustic pathway enabling ultrasound scanner to process echoes into diagnostic/therapeutic images. Benefits patient by ensuring clear, uninterrupted ultrasound imaging.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Acoustic properties (velocity, impedance, attenuation) compared to predicate; results virtually identical. Antimicrobial effectiveness testing (USP <51>) passed with >5 log reduction for bacteria and no increase for yeasts/molds. Biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-10 (skin irritation/sensitization) showed non-sensitizing and non-irritating. In vitro cytotoxicity testing per ISO 10993-5:2009 confirmed non-cytotoxic.
Technological Characteristics
Aqueous, water-soluble high molecular weight polymer gel. pH 6.80 ± 0.25. Density 1.033 g/mL. Viscosity 966,000 ± 483,000 CPS. Salt-free, alcohol-free, formaldehyde-free. Packaged in polyethylene containers. Non-sterile. No electronic components; passive acoustic coupling medium.
Indications for Use
Indicated for pediatric and adult patients undergoing external therapeutic and diagnostic ultrasound imaging procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A diagnostic ultrasonic transducer is a device made of a piezoelectric material that converts electrical signals into acoustic signals and acoustic signals into electrical signals and intended for use in diagnostic ultrasonic medical devices. Accessories of this generic type of device may include transmission media for acoustically coupling the transducer to the body surface, such as acoustic gel, paste, or a flexible fluid container.
Predicate Devices
Sonishield™ 100 Antimicrobial Ultrasound Gel (K151070)
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Pharmaceutical Innovations, Inc. Shirley J. Bergman Vice President 897 Frelinghuvsen Ave. NEWARK, NJ 07114
January 8, 2018
Re: K163023
Trade/Device Name: Other-Sonic TM Transmission Gel Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1570 Regulation Name: Diagnostic ultrasonic transducer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MUI Dated: December 8, 2017 Received: December 13, 2017
Dear Ms. Bergman:
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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Michael D. O'Hara
For
Robert A. Ochs. Ph.I Director Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K163023
Device Name
Other-Sonic™ Transmission Gel
Indications for Use (Describe)
Other-Sonic™ Transmission Gel is intended for general use as a non-sterile transmission media for acoustically coupling a transducer to a human body surface during external therapeutic and diagnostic ultrasound imaging procedures. It is placed on the patient's skin or on the transducer prior to initiating an ultrasound examination.
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# 510(k) Summary
# Other-Sonic™ Transmission Gel
# I. SUBMITTER
Pharmaceutical Innovations, Inc. 897 Frelinghuysen Ave. Newark, New Jersey 07114-2195 Phone: (973) 242-2900 Fax: (973) 242 0578 Contact Person: Ms. Shirley J Bergman Vice President.
Date Prepared: Friday, October 21, 2016
# II. DEVICE
Name of Device: Other-Sonic™ Transmission Gel
Classification Name: Diagnostic ultrasonic transducer (accessory) (21 CFR 892.1570)
Regulatory Class: II
Product Code: MUI
# III. PREDIČATE DEVIČE
Device Name: Sonishield™ 100 Antimicrobial Ultrasound Gel
Classification Name: Diagnostic ultrasonic transducer. (21 CFR 892.1570)
Regulatory Class: II
Product Code: MUI
510K Number: K151070
Additional Reference Device: Ecogel 100 Ultrasound Gel
Classification Name: Diagnostic ultrasonic transducer. (21 CFR 892.1570)
Regulatory Class: II
Product Code: ITX
510K Number: K961757
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# IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Other-Sonic™ Transmission Gel is an aqueous, non-sterile ultrasound conducting medium for use during non-invasive ultrasonic medical procedures. It is placed between the ultrasound transducer and the patient, eliminating air at the contact surface while providing lubrication. This provides an acoustic pathway between the transducer and the skin. This uninterrupted pathway allows the transducer to send sound waves which enter the body, and to receive echoes from tissues and structures without unexpected interference. When the echoes are received by the scanner, it analyzes them to determine how strong they are, and how long they took to be received after transmission. That information is then processed and outputted to a display as an image which is used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes by health care professionals.
It is packaged in 5L Cubitainers and 250 mL bottles.
# Major characteristics include:
- Non-sensitizing, non-irritating ●
- Water soluble, non-staining, and easily cleanable
- . Does not contain oil or fatty matter
- Does not damage the probe
- pH level is 6.80 ± 0.25 @ 25°C
- Resists thinning and decomposition when exposed to perspiration and body heat
- Sheer thinning gel is easy to apply, but doesn't run or drip
- High viscosity allows for thick application, adapting to contours and hair to minimize interference
# V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Indications for Use statement is as follows:
Other-Sonic™ Transmission Gel is intended for general use as a non-sterile transmission media for acoustically coupling a transducer to a human body surface during external therapeutic and diagnostic ultrasound imaging procedures. It is placed on the patient's skin or on the transducer prior to initiating an ultrasound examination. The product is indicated for prescription use only.
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897 Frelinghuysen Avenue · Newark, New Jersey 07114-2195 · (973) 242-2900 · Fax: (973) 242-0578
# VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
Other-Sonic™ Transmission Gel has substantially the same technological characteristics as the predicate device, as well as the reference device. The three are compared below:
| Subject | Other-Sonic™ Transmission<br>Gel | Sonishield™ 100<br>Antimicrobial Ultrasound<br>Gel | Ecogel 100<br>Ultrasound Gel |
|----------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | External | External | External |
| Ingredients | Salt free | Salt free | Salt free |
| | Blue coloring | Dye free | Green coloring* |
| | Alcohol free | Alcohol free | Alcohol free |
| | Formaldehyde free | Formaldehyde free | Formaldehyde free |
| | Contains fragrance | Perfume free | Perfume free |
| Physical<br>Properties | Twist cap for accurate<br>dispensing<br>(Snap-top on Cubitainers) | Twist cap for accurate<br>dispensing | Twist cap for<br>accurate<br>dispensing |
| | Twist-off top for quick<br>refilling. | Flip-top can for quick<br>refilling | Flip-top can for<br>quick refilling |
| Chemical<br>Properties | High clarity | Very high clarity | Good clarity |
| | Bacteriostatic, nonsensitizing | Hypoallergenic,<br>bacteriostatic,<br>nonsensitizing | Hypoallergenic,<br>bacteriostatic,<br>nonsensitizing |
| | pH 6.80 ± 0.25 | pH 4.5 - 6.5 | pH 6.5 ± 0.75 |
| | Density (g/mL) = 1.033 | Density (g/mL) = 1.009 | Density (g/mL) =<br>0.99 |
| | Stabilized, high viscosity<br>formulation resists melting<br>and decomposition from<br>body heat and perspiration,<br>providing lasting<br>conductivity with zero or<br>minimal reapplication. | Very clear screen image<br>with high viscosity and<br>vacuum process. No rapid<br>melting from high<br>viscosity gel. | It has low viscosity.<br>It melts<br>immediately from<br>low viscosity |
| | Viscosity 966,000 ± 483,000<br>CPS | Viscosity 80,000 - 120,000<br>CPS | Viscosity 35,000 -<br>40,000 CPS |
| | Boiling Point > 200° C | Boiling point > 200° C | Boiling point 100°<br>C |
| | Water soluble high MW<br>polymers | Water soluble high MW<br>polymer | Water soluble high<br>MW polymer |
| | No irritation | No irritation | No irritation |
| Process | Normal process | It has a rapid<br>manufacturing process | Normal process |
| | Standard bottle (Cubitainers<br>for refilling) | Sonishield™ employs a<br>soft bottle for ease of use. | Standard bottle |
| Subject | Other-Sonic™ Transmission<br>Gel | Sonishield™ 100<br>Antimicrobial Ultrasound<br>Gel | Ecogel 100<br>Ultrasound Gel |
| Normal process | Normal process | Sonishield™ production<br>employs a closed-loop<br>system so there is no<br>pollution transmission.<br>Product is manufactured<br>very cleanly | Normal process |
| Standard production area | Standard production area | Standard production area | Standard<br>production area |
| Standard process<br>manufactured to release<br>specifications. | Standard process<br>manufactured to release<br>specifications. | Standard process<br>manufactured to release<br>specifications. | Standard process |
| Label | Standard information | Standard information on<br>polyethylene label to<br>prevent loss of lettering | Standard<br>information |
| Design | Conical cap on bottles. Snap<br>top cap on Cubitainers. | Bottle diameter designed<br>to be compatible with<br>ultrasound device. Bottle<br>cap is designed for ease of<br>opening and closing with<br>one hand. | Conical cap |
| Safety | Other-Sonic™ Transmission<br>Gel label contains<br>appropriate warnings and<br>characteristics | Sonishield™ label contains<br>appropriate warnings and<br>characteristics (Latex free,<br>PVC-free) | Standard<br>information |
| Environment<br>of Use | Hospital | Hospital | Hospital |
| Target<br>Population | Pediatric and adult | Pediatric and adult | Pediatric and adult |
| Use | Multiple Uses | Multiple uses | Multiple uses |
| Material<br>(Package) | Polyethylene | Polyethylene | Polyethylene |
| Patient<br>Contact<br>Materials | Probe | Probe | Probe |
| Energy Type | Electricity only for the<br>ultrasound device | Electricity only for the<br>ultrasound device | Electricity only for<br>the ultrasound<br>device |
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* The predicate device 510K (K151070) summary lists Ecogel 100 as not containing dye, while the Konix Ultrasound Gel (K101952) 510K summary, which also used Ecogel 100 as a predicate, lists Ecogel 100 as being dyed green. It is in fact, dyed green.
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# VII. PERFORMANČE DATA
The following performance data was provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
### Non-clinical performance
Acoustic:
Other-Sonic™ Transmission Gel was evaluated for its acoustic performance. Results indicate that the acoustic properties of the gel are:
- 1. Virtually identical to that of human skin.
- 2. Similar to other coupling gels commonly used in the United States.
The acoustic properties of Other-Sonic™ Transmission Gel and Sonishield™ 100 Antimicrobial Ultrasound Gel are as follows:
| Property | Other-Sonic™<br>Transmission Gel | Sonishield™ 100<br>Antimicrobial<br>Ultrasound Gel |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| Sound velocity (m/sec) | 1601 ms-1 at 22.5°C | 1497 ms-1 at 30°C |
| Density (kg/m3) | 1033 kg/ m3 at 22.5°C | 1023 kg/ m3 at 30°C |
| Acoustic impedance (kg/m2 sec) | 1.65 MRayls at 22.5°C | 1.53 MRayls at 30°C |
| Attenuation coefficient as a function of<br>frequency, a/f (dB/(cm-MHz) | 0.19 + 0.0000105 $f^{2.974}$ | 0.04 ± 0.0042 $f$ |
The acoustic properties of the predicate gel and Other-Sonic™ Transmission Gel are virtually identical. Although the analysis was conducted at different temperatures, both are well within the range of temperatures encountered during clinical use (72.5°F - 80°F). Such variations in temperature do not induce more than small changes in the listed acoustic properties, too small to alter performance, or cast doubt upon the conclusions of this comparison.
# Antimicrobial Effectiveness Testing:
The USP <51> (Category 2) Antimicrobial Effectiveness Test passed with log reductions greater than 5 for all 14 and 28 day bacterial (Staphylococus aureus ATCC 6538, Escherichia coli ATCC 8739, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 9027) counts. Yeasts and molds (Aspergillus brasiliensis ATCC 16404, Candida albicans ATCC 10231) did not increase from initial counts, and in fact considerably decreased.
# Animal tests:
Biocompatibility (ISO 10993-10) testing was conducted for Skin Irritation and Skin Sensitization. Conclusions from these studies: Other-Sonic™ Transmission Gel was found to be non-sensitizing and non-irritating.
# In Vitro Cytotoxicity:
Cytotoxicity (ISO 10993-5:2009) testing was conducted.
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Conclusion from this study: The test article meets the requirement of the test as per The International Organization for Standardization (ISO 10993-5 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 5: Tests for the In Vitro Cytotoxicity, Reference Number ISO 10993-5:2009), and is not considered cytotoxic.
# VIII. CONCLUSIONS
The above-referenced comparisons of the technological and non-clinical performance characteristics indicate that the Other-Sonic™ Transmission Gel is comparable to its predicate and reference devices and certainly substantially equivalent to them and other ultrasonic coupling gels commonly used in the United States today.
Web: www.pharminnovations.com - Email: info@pharminnovations.com
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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.
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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.