K173138 · Biim Ultrasound AS · IYO · Oct 27, 2017 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K173138
Device Name
Biim Diagnostic Ultrasound System
Applicant
Biim Ultrasound AS
Product Code
IYO · Radiology
Decision Date
Oct 27, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1560
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
The Biim™ Diagnostic Ultrasound System is intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the human body. Specific clinical applications include: - Musculo-skeletal (conventional and superficial) - Needle guidance - Pediatric - Peripheral Vessel - Small Organ (breast, thyroid, parathyroid, testicles)
Device Story
Portable, software-controlled diagnostic ultrasound system; acquires/displays real-time ultrasound data. Components: wireless linear array transducer (L12-4), rechargeable battery, and COTS iOS/Android tablet running Biim app. Transducer communicates via Wi-Fi to tablet; user controls depth, image save, and freeze on tablet interface. Used by clinicians for imaging guidance (e.g., needle/catheter placement, nerve blocks) and diagnostic visualization. Output: high-resolution ultrasound images displayed on tablet; supports DICOM 3.0 storage/echo services. Benefits: portable, wireless imaging for point-of-care clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including system specifications, thermal, electromagnetic, and mechanical safety testing, and compliance with FDA-recognized consensus standards (IEC 60601 series, ISO 10993, ISO 14971).
Technological Characteristics
Wireless linear array transducer (4-12 MHz); 8 transmit/receive channels. Connectivity: Wi-Fi to COTS iOS/Android tablets. Materials: Biocompatible per ISO 10993. Power: User-replaceable 3.7V Li-ion battery. Safety: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-37, IEC 60601-1-2. Software: App-based, DICOM 3.0 compliant. Form factor: Handheld, 210g, 150x58x41mm.
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the human body, including pediatric, small organ (breast, thyroid, parathyroid, testicles), musculoskeletal (conventional and superficial), peripheral vessel, and needle guidance applications. Prescription use only.
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.
Predicate Devices
Clarius Mobile Health Corp., Clarius Ultrasound System (K163138)
Reference Devices
Philips Healthcare, Inc. Lumify Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K162549)
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
October 27, 2017
Biim Ultrasound AS % Mr. Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services LLC 1394 25th Street, NW BUFFALO MN 55313
Re: K173138
Trade/Device Name: Biim " Diagnostic Ultrasound System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYO, ITX, LLZ Dated: September 27, 2017 Received: September 29, 2017
Dear Mr. Job:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Sincerely.
Robert Oaks
Robert Ochs, Ph.D. Director Division of Radiological Health Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K173138
Device Name Biim™ Diagnostic Ultrasound System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Biim™ Diagnostic Ultrasound System is intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the human body. Specific clinical applications include:
- · Musculo-skeletal (conventional and superficial)
- Needle guidance
- · Pediatric
- · Peripheral Vessel
- · Small Organ (breast, thyroid, parathyroid, testicles)
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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| System: | Biim ™™ Diagnostic Ultrasound System | | | | | | | | |
|------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|--|-------------------|---|-----|-----|--------------------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Transducer: | Currently Supported (Note 1) | | | | | | | | |
| Intended Use: | Diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows: | | | | | | | | |
| Clinical Application | | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
| General<br>(Track I<br>only) | Specific<br>(Tracks I & III) | | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler<br>(CD) | Combined<br>(B+CD) | Other*<br>(Color<br>Power<br>Doppler) |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging | Fetal | | | | | | | | |
| | Abdominal | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Abdominal<br>organs and vascular) | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative (Neuro.) | | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | |
| & Other | Pediatric | | N | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ (breast,<br>thyroid, testicles) | | N | | | | | | |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skel. (Convent.) | | N | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skel. (Superfic.) | | N | | | | | | |
| | Intravascular | | | | | | | | |
| | Other: (Gynecology) | | | | | | | | |
| | Other | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esophageal (card.) | | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-cardiac | | | | | | | | |
| | Other (spec.) | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel | | N | | | | | | |
| | Other: Needle guidance | | N | | | | | | |
## Table 1 - Indications for Use Form – Biim Diagnostic Ultrasound System
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
N= new indication; P= previously cleared by FDA; E= added under Appendix E
#### Additional Comments:
*Examples of other modes of operation may include: A-mode, Amplitude Dopler, 3-D Imaging, Tissue Motion Doppler, and Color Velocity Imaging
1. Supported transducer models are: Biim L12-4 Linear Array Transducer See the corresponding table.
2. Includes imaging to assist in the placement of needles and catheters in vascular or other and imaging guidance for nerve block procedures.
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| Biim™ Diagnostic Ultrasound System | | | | | | | | | |
|------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|-----|-----|--------------------------|-----------------|------------------------------------|
| System: | | | | | | | | | |
| Transducer: | | L12-4 Linear Array Transducer | | | | | | | |
| Intended Use: | | Diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows: | | | | | | | |
| Clinical Application | | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
| General<br>(Track I<br>only) | Specific<br>(Tracks I & III) | | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler<br>(CD) | Combined (B+CD) | Other*<br>(Color Power<br>Doppler) |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal<br>Imaging | Fetal<br>Abdominal<br>Intra-operative (Abdominal organs and vascular)<br>Intra-operative (Neuro.)<br>Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | |
| & Other | Pediatric<br>Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicles)<br>Neonatal Cephalic<br>Adult Cephalic<br>Trans-rectal<br>Trans-vaginal<br>Trans-urethral<br>Trans-esoph. (non-Card.)<br>Musculo-skel. (Convent.)<br>Musculo-skel. (Superfic.)<br>Intravascular<br>Other: (Gynecology)<br>Other: | | N | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult<br>Cardiac Pediatric<br>Trans-esophageal (card.)<br>Intra-cardiac<br>Other (spec.) | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral vessel<br>Other: Needle guidance | | N | | | | | | |
## Table 2 - Indications for Use Form – Biim L12-4 Linear Array Transducer
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
N= new indication; P= previously cleared by FDA; E= added under Appendix E
## Additional Comments:
*Examples of other modes of operation may include Dopler, 3-D Imaging, Harmonic Imaging, Tissue Motion Doppler, and Color Velocity Imaging
1. Includes imaging to assist in the placement of needles and catheters in vascular or other anatomical structures and imaging guidance for nerve block procedures.
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# 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92(c) the following summary of information is provided:
| Date Prepared: | August 11, 2017 |
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| Submitter: | Biim Ultrasound AS<br>Frydenlundsgt 9<br>Narvik, Norway 8516 |
| Contact Person: | Christopher Hartzog<br>CHRQ Consulting, LLC |
| Telephone: | 425.954.6312 |
| FR Numbers/Product<br>Codes: | 892.1560/IYO, Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System<br>892.1570/ITX, Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer |
| Common Name: | Diagnostic Ultrasound System with Accessories |
| Trade Name: | Biim™ Diagnostic Ultrasound System |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
| Predicate Device: | (K163138) Clarius Mobile Health Corp., Clarius Ultrasound System (Primary<br>Predicate)<br>(K162549) Philips Healthcare, Inc. Lumify Diagnostic Ultrasound System<br>(Reference Device) |
| Intended Use/<br>Indications For Use: | The Biim Ultrasound System is intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging of<br>the human body. Specific clinical applications include:<br>• Musculo-skeletal (conventional and superficial)<br>• Needle guidance<br>• Pediatric<br>• Peripheral Vessel<br>• Small Organ (breast, thyroid, parathyroid, testicles) |
Biim Ultrasound AS Frydenlundsgata 9 8516 Narvik Norway
Org no. 896 449 052
510(k) Summary
Biim Ultrasound Inc.
3651 FAU Blvd, Suite 400 Boca Raton, FL 33431 USA
EIN 47 - 1401793
Biim Ultrasound OY
Elektroniiekkatie 3 90590 Oulu Finland Y-tunnus:2664426-9
biimultrasound.com
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| Device Description: | The Biim Diagnostic Ultrasound System is a portable, general-purpose,<br>software-controlled sonography system based on a digital architecture used to<br>acquire and display high-resolution, real-time ultrasound data through a<br>commercial off-the-shelf iOS or Android device. The Biim Diagnostic Ultrasound<br>System supports wireless transducer connectivity of the ultrasound images to<br>the display device.<br><br>The Biim Diagnostic Ultrasound System consists of:<br>A commercial off-the-shelf iOS or Android display device Biim Ultrasound software running as an app on the display device The wireless Biim linear array transducer with Biim Ultrasound firmware. Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Battery charger |
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| Comparison of the<br>Design and<br>Technological<br>Characteristics | The Biim Diagnostic Ultrasound System has similar indications for use,<br>construction, manufacturing materials, operating principals and specifications as<br>the predicate device.<br><br>The Biim Diagnostic Ultrasound System is similar to the Clarius Ultrasound<br>System in that it is also a portable, general-purpose, software-controlled,<br>diagnostic ultrasound system used to acquire and display high-resolution, real-<br>time ultrasound data through a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) iOS or Android<br>display device. Comparable to the Clarius Ultrasound System, the Biim<br>Diagnostic Ultrasound System employs wireless transducers employing Wi-Fi-<br>based technology to communicate with tablet devices. This allows the user to<br>export ultrasound images and display them upon Apple iOS or Android portable<br>personal devices.<br><br>The principle difference between the Biim Diagnostic Ultrasound System and its<br>predicate Clarius device is that the Biim Diagnostic Ultrasound System includes<br>DICOM 3.0 storage and echo service class user features while the Clarius<br>device does not.<br><br>The Philips Lumify device is provided as a reference device due to its<br>comparable technology to the Biim Diagnostic Ultrasound System specifically its<br>use of DICOM 3.0 services and an L12-4 linear array transducer.<br><br>A comparison of the clinical, design and technological characteristics of the Biim<br>Diagnostic Ultrasound System to the currently marketed, primary predicate<br>device and reference device is provided in Table 1 and Table 2 below. |
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| | Submitted Device<br>Biim Ultrasound AS | Primary Predicate Device<br>Clarius Mobile Health | Reference Device<br>Philips Healthcare |
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| Clinical Uses | Biim Diagnostic<br>Ultrasound System<br>(this premarket<br>notification) | Clarius Ultrasound<br>System<br>(K163138) | Lumify Ultrasound<br>System<br>(K162549) |
| Intended Use | Diagnostic ultrasound<br>imaging of the human<br>body. | Diagnostic ultrasound<br>imaging or fluid flow<br>analysis of the human<br>body. | Diagnostic ultrasound<br>imaging or fluid flow<br>analysis of the human<br>body. |
| Indications for Use | | | |
| Pediatric applications | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Small Organ (breast, thyroid,<br>testicles) applications | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Musculo-skel. (Convent.)<br>applications | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Musculo-skel. (Superfic.)<br>applications | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Peripheral vessel<br>applications | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Needle guidance<br>applications | Yes | Yes | |
| Patient Group | | | |
| Gender: Both sexes allowed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Patient age: Adult, Pediatric | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| | | Primary Predicate<br>Device | Reference Device |
| | Submitted Device | | |
| | Biim Ultrasound AS | Clarius Mobile Health | Philips Healthcare |
| Technical Features | Biim Diagnostic<br>Ultrasound System<br>(this premarket<br>notification) | Clarius Ultrasound<br>System<br>(K163138) | Lumify Ultrasound<br>System<br>(K162549) |
| System features | Wireless Transducer<br>iPad or Android Tablet<br>Console | Wireless Transducer<br>iPad or Android Tablet<br>Console | USB Transducer<br>Android Tablet Console |
| Transducer Types | L12-4 Linear Array -<br>Wireless | L7 Linear Array -<br>Wireless | L12-4 Linear Array -<br>USB Cable |
| | | C3 Curved Linear Array -<br>Wireless | C5-2 Curved Linear<br>Array - USB Cable |
| Transducer Frequency | 4 - 12 MHz | 4 - 13 MHz | 4 - 12 MHz |
| Global Maximum | $I_{spta.3}: ≤ 720 mW/cm2$ | $I_{spta.3}: ≤ 720 mW/cm2$ | $I_{spta.3}: ≤ 720 mW/cm2$ |
| Outputs/Worst Case Setting | MI ≤ 1.9 | MI ≤ 1.9 | MI ≤ 1.9 |
| (non-opthalmic) | TI ≤ 6.0 | TI ≤ 6.0 | TI ≤ 6.0 |
| | Display Feature for<br>Higher Outputs | Display Feature for<br>Higher Outputs | Display Feature for<br>Higher Outputs |
| Acoustic Output Display | MI Output Display | MI Output Display | MI Output Display |
| | TI Output Display | TI Output Display | TI Output Display |
| Modes of Operation | B-mode Grayscale<br>Imaging | B-mode Grayscale<br>Imaging, color velocity<br>and combined modes. | B-mode Grayscale<br>Imaging, Color Doppler<br>and combined modes. |
| No. Transmit Channels | 8 | Unknown | Unknown |
| No. Receive Channels | 8 | Unknown | Unknown |
| DICOM | DICOM 3.0 storage and<br>echo service class user<br>features. | None | DICOM 3.0 storage,<br>print, and modality<br>worklist service class<br>user features. |
| | NEMA PS3 2016 | | NEMA PS3 2016 |
| Patient Contact Materials | All patient contact<br>materials biocompatible<br>per ISO 10993 series | Biocompatible per<br>K163138 | Biocompatible per<br>K152899 |
| Product Safety Certification | IEC 60601-1 | IEC 60601-1 | IEC 60601-1 |
| | IEC 60601-2-37 | IEC 60601-2-37 | IEC 60601-2-37 |
| | Device with transducers:<br>Class II/internally<br>powered ME equipment. | Device with transducers:<br>Class II/internally<br>powered ME equipment. | Device with<br>transducers: Class<br>II/internally powered ME<br>equipment. |
| | Transducers: Type BF<br>Applied parts, IPX7 | Transducers: Type BF<br>Applied parts, IP37 | Transducers: Type BF<br>Applied parts, IP47 |
| | Ordinary<br>Equipment/Continuous<br>Operation | Ordinary<br>Equipment/Continuous<br>Operation | Ordinary<br>Equipment/Continuous<br>Operation |
| | | | Non AB/APG |
| | Submitted Device | Primary Predicate Device | Reference Device |
| | Biim Ultrasound AS | Clarius Mobile Health | Philips Healthcare |
| Technical Features | Biim Diagnostic<br>Ultrasound System<br>(this premarket<br>notification)<br>Non-AP/APG | Clarius Ultrasound<br>System<br>(K163138) | Lumify Ultrasound<br>System<br>(K162549) |
| EMC Compliance | IEC 60601-1-2<br>FCC Part 15<br>ETSI EN 300 328<br>ETSI EN 301 489<br>Bluetooth 2.0<br>IEEE 802.11 b/g | IEC 60601-1-2<br>FCC Part 15<br>ETSI EN 300 328<br>ETSI EN 301 489 | IEC 60601-1-2 |
| | Supported Display:<br>Apple iPad and Android<br>Tablets | Supported Display:<br>Apple iPad and Android<br>Tablets | Supported Display:<br>Android Tablets |
| | 256 gray shades in 2D | 256 gray shades in 2D | 256 gray shades in 2D |
| | Small, handheld and<br>battery operated probe. | Small, handheld and<br>battery operated probe. | Small, handheld probe. |
| | Remotely control the<br>ultrasound system | Remotely control the<br>ultrasound system | |
| | Ultrasound Transmit,<br>Receive and processing<br>functions for basic 2D<br>imaging | Ultrasound Transmit,<br>Receive and processing<br>functions for basic 2D<br>imaging | Ultrasound Transmit,<br>Receive and processing<br>functions for 2D and<br>color imaging |
| | Transmit voltage and<br>current monitoring with<br>hardware limits to ensure<br>safe and proper<br>operation. | Transmit voltage and<br>current monitoring with<br>hardware limits to ensure<br>safe and proper<br>operation. | Transmit voltage and<br>current monitoring with<br>hardware limits to<br>ensure safe and proper<br>operation. |
| | Power On/Off button | Power On/Off button | Power On/Off button |
| System Characteristics | User controls for depth,<br>image save and freeze. | User controls for depth,<br>image save and freeze. | User controls for depth,<br>image save and freeze. |
| | Led indicator for<br>On/Off/standby/error<br>status and Tablet link<br>status. | Led indicator for<br>On/Off/standby/error<br>status and Tablet link<br>status. | |
| | User replaceable battery<br>to allow for continuous<br>use. | User replaceable battery<br>to allow for continuous<br>use. | Receives power from<br>tablet via USB |
| | Probe wireless<br>connectivity to tablet | Probe WiFi wireless<br>connectivity to tablet | Probe USB cable<br>connection to tablet |
| | Small handheld probe:<br>• Height: 41 mm (1.61<br>in)<br>• Width: 58 mm (2.28<br>in)<br>• Length: 150 mm (5.90<br>in) | | |
| | | Small handheld probe | Small handheld probe |
| | Lightweight, ergonomic<br>design | Lightweight, ergonomic<br>design | Lightweight, ergonomic<br>design |
| | Submitted Device | Primary Predicate<br>Device | Reference Device |
| | Biim Ultrasound AS | Clarius Mobile Health | Philips Healthcare |
| Technical Features | Biim Diagnostic<br>Ultrasound System<br>(this premarket<br>notification) | Clarius Ultrasound<br>System<br>(K163138) | Lumify Ultrasound<br>System<br>(K162549) |
| | · Weight : 210 g (7.4 oz) | | |
| Operating Environmental<br>Limits | 5 to 90% RH non-<br>condensing<br>10°C (50°F) to 30°C<br>(86°F) | 620 hPa to 1060 hPa<br>15 to 95% RH<br>0°C (32°F) to 40°C<br>(104°F) | 700 hPa to 1060 hPa<br>15 to 95% RH<br>5°C (41°F) to 40°C<br>(104°F) |
| Storage Environmental<br>Limits | 5to 95% RH<br>-20°C (-4°F) to 60°C<br>(140°F) | 0 to 95% RH<br>-20°C (-4°F) `to 50°C<br>(122°F) | 500 hPa to 1060 hPa<br>0 to 95% RH<br>-34°C (-29°F) to 70°C<br>(158°F) |
| | Battery charger for<br>detachable battery | Battery charger for<br>replaceable battery | Receives power from<br>tablet via USB |
| Power Supply/Battery<br>Charger | Input: 100V - 240 V<br>Rating Frequency:<br>50/60Hz<br>Output: 5VDC 1.0 A | Input: 100V - 240 V<br>Rating Frequency:<br>50/60Hz<br>Output: 12VDC 1.5 A | |
| Battery | User replaceable<br>Li-lon battery pack, 3.7V | User replaceable<br>Li-lon battery pack, 3.7V | N/A - Probe receives<br>power from tablet via<br>USB cable |
| 510(k) Track | Track 3 | Track 3 | Track 3 |
## Table 1 - Predicate Comparison Chart - Clinical Uses
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Table 2 - Predicate Comparison Chart - Technical Features
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## Determination of Substantial Equivalence
They Biim Diagnostic Ultrasound System is a Track 3 system that employs the same fundamental scientific technology as that cleared with the Clarius Ultrasound System (K163138). All indications for use introduced by Biim Ultrasound are indications used by the predicate device.
| Summary of<br>Non-Clinical Tests: | The Biim Diagnostic Ultrasound System has been found to conform to the system<br>specifications, thermal, electromagnetic and mechanical safety, and to FDA<br>consensus, medical device safety standards, and international harmonized standards.<br>The Biim Diagnostic Ultrasound System and its applications comply with the following<br>standards: | | |
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| | 1. | AAMI/ANSI/ES 60601-1:2005/(R)2012 And A1:2012 Medical electrical<br>equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential<br>performance | |
| | 2. | AAMI/ANSI/IEC 60601-1-2 Medical Electrical Equipment, Part 1: General<br>requirements for safety - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic<br>compatibility - Requirements and tests | |
| | 3. | IEC 60601-2-37 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-37: Particular<br>requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of ultrasonic<br>medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment | |
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| 4. | IEC 62304 Medical device software - Software life cycle processes |
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| 5. | AAMI/ANSI/IEC 62366-1:2015 Medical devices - Application of usability<br>engineering to medical devices |
| 6. | AAMI/ANSI/ISO 10993-1 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1:<br>Evaluation and testing |
| 7. | AAMI/ANSI/ISO 10993-5:2014 Biological evaluation of medical devices -<br>Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity |
| 8. | AAMI/ANSI/ISO 10993-10:2014 Biological evaluation of medical devices -<br>Part 10: Tests for irritation and delayed-type hypersensitivity |
| 9. | ISO 14971 Medical devices – application of risk management to medical<br>devices |
| The following quality assurance measures were applied to the development of the<br>system: | |
| | • Risk Analysis |
| | • Requirements Reviews |
| | • Design Reviews |
| | • Testing on unit level (Module verification) |
| | • Integration testing (System verification) |
| | • Final Acceptance Testing (Validation) |
| | • Performance testing (Verification) |
| | • Safety testing (Verification) |
| | • Usability validation |
| Patient contact materials are biocompatible. | |
| <b>Summary of<br/>Clinical Tests</b> | The Biim Diagnostic Ultrasound System introduces no new indications for use, modes,<br>features, or technologies as compared to the currently marketed and predicate device<br>that require clinical testing. The clinical safety and effectiveness of ultrasound systems<br>with these characteristics are well accepted for both the currently marketed predicate<br>and subject device. |
| <b>Conclusions:</b> | The Biim Diagnostic Ultrasound System has similar indications for use, construction,<br>manufacturing materials, operating principals and specifications as the predicate device.<br>Therefore, Biim Ultrasound AS considers the Biim Diagnostic Ultrasound System<br>substantially equivalent to the predicate device. |
| <b>514 Performance<br/>Standards:</b> | There are no Sec. 514 performance standards for this device. |
| <b>Prescription Status:</b> | This is a prescription device. The prescription device statement appears in the labeling. |
| <b>Sterilization Sites:</b> | Not applicable. No components supplied sterile. |
| <b>Track:</b> | This is a Track 3 device. |
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Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
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.