K192253 · Sonivate Medical, Inc. · IYO · Feb 25, 2020 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K192253
Device Name
SonicEye Dual-Array Ultrasound System
Applicant
Sonivate Medical, Inc.
Product Code
IYO · Radiology
Decision Date
Feb 25, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1560
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The SonicEye® Dual-Array Ultrasound System is for use in B-mode (grayscale) imaging of human subjects in the following clinical applications: Fetal, Cardiac (adult and pediatric, Abdominal, Pediatric, Peripheral vessel, Musculoskeletal (conventional and superficial), Small parts (breast, thyroid, testes), Thoracic/pleural. The device is intended for use by medical professionals to include doctors, imaging technicians, emergency medicine and military corpsmen/medics that have been trained in basic sonography techniques. The use would include medical environments such as hospitals, clinics, military field aid stations.
Device Story
SonicEye is a portable, battery-powered ultrasound system featuring a dual-array fingertip transducer (high-frequency linear and low-frequency phased arrays). The transducer is worn on the fingertip or held between fingers; it is hard-wired to an image processor module. The processor performs beamforming and image construction, transmitting data via USB to a Windows tablet running proprietary SonicEye software. The operator views B-mode images on the tablet to perform diagnostic assessments. Used in hospitals, clinics, and military field settings by trained medical professionals (doctors, technicians, medics). The device assists in clinical decision-making by providing real-time grayscale imaging for various anatomical applications, benefiting patients through portable, point-of-care diagnostic capability.
Clinical Evidence
Prospective, randomized, crossover trial comparing SonicEye to GE Vscan Extend for eFAST (extended focused assessment with sonography for trauma) on live humans and simulation models. Participants were combat medics (n=unspecified) with no prior ultrasound experience, ages 18-54. Subjects received 60 minutes of standardized training. Results showed no statistically significant difference in performance between the SonicEye and the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Dual-array fingertip transducer (linear and phased arrays); piezo-electric sensing; B-mode only; battery-powered; USB connectivity to Windows tablet; firmware-controlled image processor. Complies with ISO 10993-1 (biocompatibility), IEC 60601-1 (electrical safety), IEC 60601-2-37 (ultrasonic safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), and NEMA UD 2 (acoustic output).
Indications for Use
Indicated for B-mode grayscale ultrasound imaging of human subjects (adults/pediatrics) for fetal, cardiac, abdominal, peripheral vessel, musculoskeletal, small parts, and thoracic/pleural applications. Intended for use by trained medical professionals, including doctors, technicians, and military medics in hospitals, clinics, or field stations.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system is a device intended to project a pulsed sound beam into body tissue to determine the depth or location of the tissue interfaces and to measure the duration of an acoustic pulse from the transmitter to the tissue interface and back to the receiver. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A biopsy needle guide kit intended for use with an ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
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Sonivate Medical, Inc. % Mr. Steve Hesler Regulatory Affairs Contractor 4640 SW Macadam Avenue, Suite 200 PORTLAND OR 97239
Re: K192253
Trade/Device Name: SonicEye® Dual-Array Ultrasound System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYO, ITX Dated: January 31, 2020 Received: February 5, 2020
Dear Mr. Hesler:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmp/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Sincerely,
For
Thalia T. Mills, Ph.D. Director Division of Radiological Health OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K192253
Device Name
#### SonicEye® Dual-Array Ultrasound System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The SonicEye® Dual-Array Ultrasound System is for use in B-mode (grayscale) imaging of human subjects in the following clinical applications: Fetal, Cardiac (adult and pediatric, Abdominal, Pediatric, Peripheral vessel, Musculoskeletal (conventional and superficial), Small parts (breast, thyroid, testes), Thoracic/pleural.
The device is intended for use by medical professionals to include doctors, imaging technicians, emergency medicine and military corpsmen/medics that have been trained in basic sonography techniques. The use would include medical environments such as hospitals, clinics, military field aid stations.
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K192253
510(k) Submission SonicEye® Dual-Array Ultrasound System Sonivate Medical Inc
# 510(k) Summary (per 21 CFR 807.92)
Date prepared: January 28, 2020
SUBMITTER: Sonivate Medical Inc. 4640 SW Macadam Ave, Suite 200 Portland, OR 97239
Contact person: Steve Hesler 503 260 8221 heslers@yahoo.com
DEVICE UNDER REVIEW
SonicEye® Dual-Array Ultrasound System Proprietary name:
Common name: Diagnostic Ultrasound System
Classified name: Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging CFR 892.1560 Product code: IYO Class II
> Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer CFR 892.1570 Product code: ITX Class II
#### PREDICATE DEVICE
The GE Vscan with Dual Probe ultrasound system has been cleared via K140693 dated May 16, 2014.
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The SonicEye® Dual-Array Ultrasound System is a lightweight, battery-powered unit that contains an innovative dual-array fingertip transducer which incorporates two transducer arrays, a high-frequency linear and a low-frequency phased, in a single
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## 510(k) Submission SonicEye® Dual-Array Ultrasound System
easily-controlled fingertip design that can be worn on the fingertip or held between the thumb and forefinger like most ultrasound probes.
The transducer is hard-wired to an image processor module that is firmware controlled. The image processor controls the behavior of the device including; beamforming, image construction, and power management; and transmits acquired data via USB cable to a computer tablet, with proprietary SonicEye Application software installed. The Windows application allow the operator to view scanned images and to control the user-selectable features of the device.
The system operates in B-Mode ONLY.
#### INDICATIONS FOR USE
The SonicEye® Dual-Array Ultrasound System is for use in B-mode (grayscale) imaging of human subjects in the following clinical applications: Fetal, Cardiac (adult and pediatric), Abdominal, Pediatric, Peripheral vessel, Musculoskeletal (conventional and superficial), Small parts (breast, thyroid, testes), Thoracic/pleural,
The device is intended for use by medical professionals to include doctors, imaging technicians, emergency medicine and military corpsmen/medics that have been trained in basic sonography techniques. The use would include medical environments such as hospitals, clinics, military field aid stations.
#### COMPARISON TO PREDICATE DEVICE
Sonivate has identified a predicate device, the GE Vscan with Dual Probe Ultrasound System as a predicate product. The GE Vscan with Dual Probe ultrasound system has been cleared via K140693 dated May 16, 2014.
Both products employ the same technological features: the use of piezo-electric transducers to project focused beams of ultrasound enerqy into the human body then process the characteristics of the returned echo to create an image of soft tissues. Both products are software-controlled medical products that conform to accepted international standards for diagnostic ultrasound device performance,
Both products are portable and battery-operated
The differences between the two devices are: the GE Vscan is capable of operating in several modes (B mode, Color Doppler, Combined modes, and Harmonic Imaging). The SonicEye supports only B mode imaging.
PERFORMANCE DATA
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The SonicEye system meets the following standards for medical devices:
Biocompatibility
- . ISO 10993-1: Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
Electrical Safety-
- IEC 60601-1: Medical Electrical Equipment PART 1: General . Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance
- IEC 60601-2-37: Medical electrical equipment Part 2-37: Particular . requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment
Electromagnetic Compatibility
- IEC 60601-1-2: Medical electrical equipment Part 1-2: General . requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests
Acoustic Output Testing
- NEMA UD 2: Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for Diagnostic ● Ultrasound Equipment
Risk Management
- · ISO 14971: Medical devices Application of risk management to medical devices
## CLINICAL STUDIES
In a prospective, randomized, crossover trial the SonicEve Dual-Plane Ultrasound System was compared with the GE Vscan Extend (an FDA-cleared diagnostic ultrasound product device that also utilizes a single transducer with two arrays) for performance of an extended focused assessment using ultrasound in trauma (eFAST) on live humans and simulation models. The subjects were combat medics with no previous ultrasound experience; study volunteers included both men and women, ages 18-54 years. Subjects were all given a standardized 60-minute lecture on eFAST. The study concluded that the performance of the medics did not differ between the use of the SonicEye and the GE Vscan.
#### CONCLUSIONS
Based on the similarities in technoloqy, the indications for use scanning human subjects, and the documented performance testing, the SonicEye Dual-Plane Ultrasound System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device and the benefits of use of the system on humans outweighs the risk.
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