X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Pro/X1 Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System
K163427 · Sonoscape Medical Corp. · IYN · Jan 3, 2017 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K163427
Device Name
X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Pro/X1 Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System
Applicant
Sonoscape Medical Corp.
Product Code
IYN · Radiology
Decision Date
Jan 3, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1550
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The SonoScape X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System is a general-purpose ultrasonic imaging instrument intended for use by a qualified physician for evaluation of Fetal, Abdominal, Pediatric, Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid), Cephalic (neonatal and adult), Trans-rectal, Trans-vaginal, Peripheral Vascular, Cerebral Vascular, Musculo-skeletal (Conventional and Superficial), Cardiac (pediatric and adult), OB/Gyn and Urology.
Device Story
Portable, software-controlled, general-purpose color diagnostic ultrasound system. Inputs: ultrasonic energy transmitted into patient body via electrical-acoustical transducers (linear, convex, phased arrays). Operation: system processes echo signals using delay time and echo strength; utilizes Doppler and autocorrelation technology to image blood flow; adds color-coding to B-mode grayscale images. Outputs: real-time B-mode (including Tissue Harmonic Imaging), M-mode, Color-Flow Doppler, Pulsed Wave Doppler, Continuous Wave Doppler, and Power Doppler images on an integrated LCD display. Used in clinical settings by physicians for diagnostic imaging and fluid flow analysis. Healthcare providers use displayed images to evaluate organ status and blood flow, aiding in clinical diagnosis. Benefits include non-invasive, real-time visualization of internal structures and hemodynamics.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical testing was required. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including electrical, mechanical, thermal, and electromagnetic compatibility safety, biocompatibility, and acoustic output measurements (AIUM/NEMA UD 2 and UD 3).
Technological Characteristics
Portable ultrasound system with keyboard control panel, power supply, and LCD monitor. Probes: linear, convex, and phased arrays (electrical-acoustical transducers). Modes: B-mode (with Tissue Harmonic Imaging), M-mode, Color-Flow Doppler, PWD, CWD, Power Doppler. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-37, ISO 10993-5/10, AIUM/NEMA UD 2/3.
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body, including fetal, abdominal, pediatric, small organ (breast, testes, thyroid), cephalic (neonatal and adult), trans-rectal, trans-vaginal, peripheral vascular, cerebral vascular, musculo-skeletal (conventional and superficial), cardiac (pediatric and adult), OB/Gyn, and urology applications. Intended for use by qualified physicians.
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.
Predicate Devices
SonoScape X5 Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System (K160258)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
January 3, 2017
Sonoscape Medical Corp. % Ms. Toki Wu Regulatory Affairs Manager 4/f, 5/f, 8/f, 9/f & 10/f, Yizhe Building Yuquan Road, Nanshan Shenzhen, GuangDong 518051 CHINA
Re: K163427
Trade/Device Name: X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYN, IYO, ITX Dated: November 30, 2016 Received: December 6, 2016
Dear Ms. Wu:
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'Hara
For
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Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K163427
#### Device Name
X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Pro/X1 Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The SonoScape X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System is a general-purpose ultrasonic imaging instrument intended for use by a qualified physician for evaluation of Fetal, Abdominal, Pediatric, Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid), Cephalic (neonatal and adult), Trans-rectal, Trans-vaginal, Peripheral Vascular, Cerebral Vascular, Musculo-skeletal (Conventional and Superficial), Cardiac (pediatric and adult), OB/Gyn and Urology.
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SonoScape X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Pro/X1 System:
Diagnostic Ultrasound Pulsed Echo System
Diagnostic Ultrasound Pulsed Doppler Imaging System
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | |
|------------------------------|------------------------------------|---|-------------------|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------------|--------------------|-------------------|--|
| General<br>(TRACK 1<br>ONLY) | Specific<br>(TRACKS 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Other*<br>Combined | Other*<br>Specify | |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging&<br>Other | Fetal | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Abdominal | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Intra-operative Specify | | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative Neuro | | | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Small Organ (specify) | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2,6 | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging&<br>Other | Adult Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Trans-rectal | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Trans-vaginal | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph.(non-Card) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Ob/GYN) | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Other (Urology) | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Cardiac Adult | P | P | P | P | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| Cardiac | Intravascular(Cardiac) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph.(Cardiac) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Cerebral vascular | | | P | | | | | | |
P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under this appendix N = new indication;
Note 1: Other Combined includes: B/M; B/PWD; B/THl; M/Color Doppler; B/Color Doppler/PWD; B/Power Doppler/PWD
Note 5: 4D
Note 2: Tissue Harmonic Imaging. The feature does not use contrast agents
Note 3: TDI Note 4: 3D
Note 6: Small Organ: breast, thyroid, testes
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Transducer: 3C-A Curved Array
Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application<br>General<br>(TRACK 1<br>ONLY) | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | |
|------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------------|--------------------|-------------------|
| | Specific<br>(TRACKS 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Other*<br>Combined | Other*<br>Specify |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | |
| | Fetal | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 |
| | Abdominal | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 |
| | Intra-operative Specify | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative Neuro | | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (specify) | | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging&<br>Other | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph.(non-Card) | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Ob/GYN) | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 |
| | Other (Urology) | | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular(Cardiac) | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Trans-esoph.(Cardiac) | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (specify) | | | | | | | | |
| | Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | |
| | | Cerebral vascular | | | | | | | |
P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under this appendix N = new indication;
Note 1: Other Combined includes: BM; B/PWD; B/THI; M/Color Doppler; B/Color Doppler/PWD; B/Power Doppler/PWD
Note 2: Tissue Harmonic Imaging. The feature does not use contrast agents
Note 3: TDI Note 4: 3D
Note 6: Small Organ: breast, thyroid, testes
Note 7: Elastography
Note 5: 4D
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Transducer: C613 Micro-curved Array
Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application<br>Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|-------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------------|--------------------|-------------------|
| General<br>(TRACK 1<br>ONLY) | Specific<br>(TRACKS 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Other*<br>Combined | Other*<br>Specify |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging&<br>Other | Fetal | | | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 |
| | Intra-operative Specify | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative Neuro | | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 |
| | Small Organ (specify) | | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph.(non-Card) | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Ob/GYN) | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Urology) | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 |
| | Intravascular(Cardiac) | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph.(Cardiac) | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (specify) | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | | |
| | Cerebral vascular | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under this appendix
Note 1: Other Combined includes: B/M; B/PWD; B/THI; M/Color Doppler; B/Color Doppler/PWD; B/Power Doppler/PWD
Note 5: 4D
Note 2: Tissue Harmonic Imaging. The feature does not use contrast agents
Note 3: TDI Note 4: 3D
Note 6: Small Organ: breast, thyroid, testes
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Transducer: 3P-A Phased Array
Diagnostic Ultrasound 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<br>ONLY) | Specific<br>(TRACKS 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Other*<br>Combined | Other*<br>Specify |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | |
| | Fetal | | | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 |
| | Intra-operative Specify | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative Neuro | | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (specify) | | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 |
| Fetal<br>Imaging&<br>Other | Adult Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card) | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Ob/GYN) | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Urology) | | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Adult | P | P | P | P | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 |
| Cardiac | Intravascular(Cardiac) | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph.(Cardiac) | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (specify) | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | | |
| | Cerebral vascular | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under this appendix
Note 1: Other Combined includes: B/M; B/PWD; B/THl; M/Color Doppler; B/Color Doppler/PWD; B/Power Doppler/PWD
Note 2: Tissue Harmonic Imaging. The feature does not use contrast agents
Note 3: TDI Note 4: 3D Note 5: 4D
Note 6: Small Organ: breast, thyroid, testes
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Transducer: 7P-B Phased Array
Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
Clinical Application Mode of Operation General Power Other* Specific Color Other* (TRACK 1 (Amplitude) Specify (TRACKS 1 & 3) B PWD CWD M Doppler Combined ONLY) Doppler Ophthalmic Ophthalmic Fetal Abdominal Intra-operative Specify Intra-operative Neuro Laparoscopic Pediatric Notes 2 P P P P P Note 1 Small Organ (specify) Neonatal Cephalic P P P P P P Note 1 Notes 2 Adult Cephalic Fetal Trans-rectal Imaging& Trans-vaginal Other Trans-urethral Trans-esoph.(non-Card) Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) Intravascular Other (Ob/GYN) Other (Urology) Cardiac Adult Cardiac Pediatric P P P P P P Note 1 Notes 2 Intravascular(Cardiac) Cardiac Trans-esoph.(Cardiac) Intra-cardiac Other (specify) Peripheral Peripheral vessel Vessel Cerebral vascular
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under this appendix
Note 1: Other Combined includes: B/M; B/PWD; B/THl; M/Color Doppler; B/Color Doppler/PWD; B/Power Doppler/PWD
Note 5: 4D
Note 2: Tissue Harmonic Imaging. The feature does not use contrast agents
Note 3: TDI Note 4: 3D
Note 6: Small Organ: breast, thyroid, testes
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Transducer: L741 Linear Array
Diagnostic Ultrasound 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<br>ONLY) | Specific<br>(TRACKS 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Other*<br>Combined | Other*<br>Specify | |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | |
| | Fetal | | | | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative Specify | | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative Neuro | | | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (specify) | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2,6 | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging&<br>Other | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph.(non-Card) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Ob/GYN) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Urology) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular(Cardiac) | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Trans-esoph.(Cardiac) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Peripheral vessel | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Cerebral vascular | | | | | | | | | |
| | Peripheral<br>Vessel | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under this appendix
Note 1: Other Combined includes: BM; B/PWD; B/THI; M/Color Doppler; B/Color Doppler/PWD; B/Power Doppler/PWD
Note 5: 4D
Note 2: Tissue Harmonic Imaging. The feature does not use contrast agents
Note 3: TDI Note 4: 3D
Note 6: Small Organ: breast, thyroid, testes
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Transducer: 6V1 Micro-curved Array
Diagnostic Ultrasound 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<br>ONLY) | Specific<br>(TRACKS 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Other*<br>Combined | Other*<br>Specify | |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | |
| | Fetal | | | | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative Specify | | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative Neuro | | | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (specify) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging&<br>Other | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Trans-vaginal | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Ob/GYN) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Urology) | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular(Cardiac) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph.(Cardiac) | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | | | |
| | Cerebral vascular | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under this appendix
Note 1: Other Combined includes: B/M; B/PWD; B/THl; M/Color Doppler; B/Color Doppler/PWD; B/Power Doppler/PWD
Note 5: 4D
Note 2: Tissue Harmonic Imaging. The feature does not use contrast agents
Note 3: TDI Note 4: 3D
Note 6: Small Organ: breast, thyroid, testes
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Transducer: EC9-5 Micro-curved Array
Diagnostic Ultrasound 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<br>ONLY) | Specific<br>(TRACKS 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Other*<br>Combined | Other*<br>Specify | |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | |
| | Fetal | | | | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative Specify | | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative Neuro | | | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (specify) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | |
| Imaging& | Trans-rectal | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| Other | Trans-vaginal | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph.(non-Card) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Ob/GYN) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Urology) | P | P | P | | P | P | Note 1 | Notes 2 | |
| | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular(Cardiac) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph.(Cardiac) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral | Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | | | |
| Vessel | Cerebral vascular | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under this appendix
Note 1: Other Combined includes: BM; B/PWD; B/THI; M/Color Doppler; B/Color Doppler/PWD; B/Power Doppler/PWD
Note 5: 4D
Note 2: Tissue Harmonic Imaging. The feature does not use contrast agents
Note 3: TDI Note 4: 3D
Note 6: Small Organ: breast, thyroid, testes
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Transducer: PWD2.0
Diagnostic Ultrasound 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<br>ONLY) | Specific<br>(TRACKS 1 & 3) | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Other*<br>Combined | Other*<br>Specify | |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | |
| | Fetal | | | | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative Specify | | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative Neuro | | | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (specify) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | Adult Cephalic | | | P | | | | | | |
| Imaging& | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | | | |
| Other | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph.(non-Card) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Ob/GYN) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Urology) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Intravascular(Cardiac) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph.(Cardiac) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral | Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | | | |
| Vessel | Cerebral vascular | | | P | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under this appendix
Note 1: Other Combined includes: BM; B/PWD; B/THI; M/Color Doppler; B/Color Doppler/PWD; B/Power Doppler/PWD
Note 5: 4D
Note 2: Tissue Harmonic Imaging. The feature does not use contrast agents
Note 3: TDI Note 4: 3D
Note 6: Small Organ: breast, thyroid, testes
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# 510(k) Summary
## 1. Submitter [21 CFR807.92 (a) (1)]
| Submitter: | SONOSCAPE MEDICAL CORP. |
|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | 4/f, 5/f, 8/f, 9/f & 10/f, Yizhe Building, Yuquan Road,<br>Nanshan, Shenzhen 518051, Guangdong, China |
| Contact Person: | Toki Wu |
| Tel: | +86 755 26722890 |
| Fax: | +86 755 26722850 |
| Email: | ra@sonoscape.net |
| Date Prepared | December 23, 2016 |
## 2. Device [21 CFR807.92 (a) (2)]
| Trade Name: | X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Pro/X1 Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound<br>System |
|--------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Diagnostic Ultrasound System and Transducers |
Classification Regulatory:
| | 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 |
Classification Panel: Radiology Device Class: ll
## 3. Predicate Device(s) [21 CFR 807.92(a) (3)]
The identified predicate device within this submission is as follows: SonoScape X5 Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System
K160258
#### 4. Device Description [21 CFR 807.92(a) (4)]
This SonoScape X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System is an integrated preprogrammed color ultrasound imaging system, capable of producing high detail resolution intended for clinical diagnostic imaging applications.
The X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Pro/X1 system utilizes the ultrasound echo characteristics,
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transmits ultrasonic energy into patient body, sweeps in a certain direction, processes the signals according to the delay time and the echo strength, and images the organs by using the electronic circuits and backend controller to process, then analyzes the distance and the status of organs; and at the same time, this system utilizes Doppler and autocorrelation technology to image the blood flow and add the color-coding information to the grayscale image of B mode, then displays the image in real time. The probes provided with this system are electrical-acoustical and acoustical-electrical transducers. The probes firstly convert the electric excitation signal to the acoustic signal and transmit the signal into the patient body, then converts the echo signals from the patient body to electric signal. The echo signal is processed and converted by DSC to image signal to output to the LCD display.
This system is a Track 3 device that employs a wide array of probes that include linear array, convex array and phased array.
This system consists of keyboard control panel, power supply module, color LCD monitor and optional probes.
This system is a portable, general purpose, software controlled, color diagnostic ultrasound system. Its basic function is to acquire ultrasound data and to display the image in B-Mode (including Tissue Harmonic Image), M-Mode, Color-Flow Doppler, Pulsed Wave Doppler, Continued Wave Doppler and Power Doppler, or the combination of these modes.
#### 5. Intended Use [21 CFR 807.92(a) (5)]
The SonoScape X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System is a general-purpose ultrasonic imaging instrument intended for use by a qualified physician for evaluation of Fetal, Abdominal, Pediatric, Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid), Cephalic (neonatal and adult), Trans-rectal, Trans-vaginal, Peripheral Vascular, Cerebral Vascular, Musculo-skeletal (Conventional and Superficial), Cardiac (pediatric and adult), OB/Gyn and Urology.
#### 6. Comparison with the Predicate device [21 CFR 807.92(a) (6)]
X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Pro/X1 Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System is comparable with and substantially equivalent to the predicate device:
SonoScape X5 Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System K160258
#### Intended Use Comparison:
Compared with the predicate device SonoScape X5 (K160258), the Subject Device X3
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Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Pro/X1 has the same intended use.
#### Technical Characteristics Comparison:
Compared with the predicate device SonoScape X5 (K160258), the Subject Device X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Pro/X1 has the same technical characteristics, including Design, Operation Controls, Operation Mode, Display Modes, Measurement Items, Power Supply, Screen Size, Cine Loop, Operating and Storage Condition.
Compared with the predicate device SonoScape X5 (K160258), there are some hardware optimizations made to the Subject Device X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1, including the modification of the video conversion chip in the display module which makes the display better, additional isolation to the IO docking station and other minor changes or optimizations on the circuit, which will not affect the safety and effectiveness of the Subject Device.
#### Probes Comparison:
Subject device X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Pro/X1 has the same probes as the predicate device SonoScape X5 (K160258).
| Subject device<br>SonoScape X5 | Predicate Device<br>SonoScape X5 (K160258) | Remark |
|--------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|--------|
| 3C-A Curved Array | 3C-A Curved Array | Same |
| C613 Micro-curved Array | C613 Micro-curved Array | |
| 3P-A Phased Array | 3P-A Phased Array | |
| 7P-B Phased Array | 7P-B Phased Array | |
| L741 Linear Array | L741 Linear Array | |
| 6V1 Micro-curved Array | 6V1 Micro-curved Array | |
| EC9-5 Micro-curved Array | EC9-5 Micro-curved Array | |
| PWD2.0 TCD | PWD2.0 TCD | |
#### Table 1 Probes Comparison
And, compared with predicate device, the subject device (X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Pro/X1) complies with the same regulation and safety standards and has the consistent acoustic output levels. Therefore they can be considered Substantially Equivalent in safety and effectiveness, and no new risk is raised, so the SE is not affected.
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## 7. Non-Clinical Tests [21 CFR 807.92(b) (1)]
The X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System has been evaluated for electrical, mechanical, thermal and electromagnetic compatibility safety, biocompatibility and acoustic output.
Laboratory tests (including Phantom tests) were conducted to verify that the X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Pro/X1 system met all design specifications and the X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Pro/X1 system conformed to applicable medical device standards.
The X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Pro/X1 system has been designed and manufactured to meet the following standards:
IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012, Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General
requirements for basic safety and essential performance [08/20/2012], including the US National Differences;
IEC 60601-1-2:2007, Medical Electrical Equipment -Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance- Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility-Requirements and tests [03/30/2007];
IEC 60601-2-37:2007, Medical Electrical Equipment-Part 2-37: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment [08/09/2007];
ISO 10993-5:2009, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices, Part 5-Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity [06/01/2009];
ISO 10993-10:2010, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices- Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization [08/01/2010];
AIUM/NEMA UD 2:2004 (R2009), Acoustic output measurement standard for diagnostic ultrasound equipment [08/21/2009]; and
AIUM/NEMA UD 3:2004 (R2009), Standard for real-time display of thermal and mechanical acoustic output indices on diagnostic ultrasound equipment [08/13/2010].
## 8. Clinical Test [21 CFR 807.92(b) (2)]
No clinical testing was required.
#### 9. Substantially Equivalent Conclusions [21 CFR 807.92(b) (3)]
In accordance with the 21 CFR Part 807 and based on the information provided in this premarket notification, SONOSCAPE MEDICAL CORP. concludes that X3 Exp/X3/X3 Pro/X1 Pro/X1 Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device with regard to safety and effectiveness.
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