The Sonosite PX Ultrasound System is a general purpose ultrasound system intended for use by qualified physicians and healthicare professionals for evaluation by ultrasound imaging of the human body. Specific clinical applications and exam types include: Abdominal Adult cephalic Cardiac Adult Cardiac Pediatric Fetal - OB/GYN Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) Ophthalmic Pediatric Peripheral Vessel Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicles, prostate) Transvaginal Needle Guidance This device is indicated for Prescription Use Only. The Sonosite PX Ultrasound System is intended to be used in medical practices, clinical environments, including Healthicare facilities, Hospitals, Clinics and clinical point-of-care for diagnosis of patients.
Device Story
General purpose diagnostic ultrasound systems; acquire/display high-resolution, real-time ultrasound data. Consist of primary console (workstation/tablet) and compatible transducers (linear, curved, phased array, intra-cavitary, static, trans-esophageal). Piezoelectric crystals in transducers convert electrical pulses to sound waves; reflected echoes converted back to electrical impulses for image processing. Used in hospitals, clinics, and point-of-care settings by physicians/trained professionals. Supports battery/AC power; some models include Bluetooth/wireless for image transfer and OTA updates. Provides imaging modes for diagnosis; needle guidance available on specific models. Updated labeling includes guidance for lung/cardiac imaging in COVID-19 patients. Output viewed by clinicians to inform diagnosis and clinical decision-making.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only; substantial equivalence supported by design control measures and comparison to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Ultrasound imaging systems using piezoelectric transducers. Materials biocompatible per ISO 10993-1. Systems include console and transducers (linear, curved, phased array, intra-cavitary, trans-esophageal). Connectivity via Bluetooth/wireless. Software-controlled. Power: AC or battery.
Indications for Use
Indicated for qualified physicians and healthcare professionals for ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body. Applications include abdominal, cardiac (adult/pediatric), fetal/OB-GYN, musculoskeletal, ophthalmic, pediatric, peripheral vessel, small organ, and transvaginal/trans-rectal/trans-esophageal imaging. Prescription use only.
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.
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September 1, 2020
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FUJIFILM SonoSite Inc. % Anoush Frankian Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs 21919 30th Drive SE BOTHELL WA 98021
# Re: K202160
Trade/Device Name: Sonosite PX Ultrasound System, Sonosite SII Ultrasound System, Sonosite iViz Ultrasound System, Sonosite X-Porte Ultrasound System, Sonosite Edge II Ultrasound System. Sonosite Maxx Ultrasound System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYN, IYO, OIJ, ITX, LLZ Dated: August 3, 2020 Received: August 3, 2020
# Dear Anoush Frankian:
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/cfpmn/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.
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.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part
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801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 4. Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
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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#### Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
## 510(k) Number (if known)
### K202160
#### Device Name
#### Sonosite PX Ultrasound System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Sonosite PX Ultrasound System is a general purpose ultrasound system intended for use by qualified physicians and healthicare professionals for evaluation by ultrasound imaging of the human body. Specific clinical applications and exam types include:
Abdominal Adult cephalic Cardiac Adult Cardiac Pediatric Fetal - OB/GYN Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) Ophthalmic Pediatric Peripheral Vessel Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicles, prostate) Transvaginal Needle Guidance
This device is indicated for Prescription Use Only.
The Sonosite PX Ultrasound System is intended to be used in medical practices, clinical environments, including Healthicare facilities, Hospitals, Clinics and clinical point-of-care for diagnosis of patients.
区Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K202160
#### Device Name
SonoSite SII Ultrasound System Indications for Use (Describe)
The SonoSite SII Ultrasound System is a general purpose ultrasound system intended for use by qualified physicians and healthicare professionals for evaluation by ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body. Specific clinical applications and exam types include:
Ophthalmic Fetal - OB/GYN Abdominal Pediatric Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicle, prostate) Neonatal Cephalic Adult Cephalic Trans-rectal Trans-vaginal Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) Cardiac Adult Cardiac Pediatric Peripheral Vessel
#### Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
区Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
□ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known)
K202160
Device Name
SonoSite iViz Ultrasound System Indications for Use (Describe)
The SonoSite iViz Ultrasound System is a general purpose ultrasound system and non-continuous platform intended for use in clinical care by qualified physicians and healthcare professionals for evaluation by ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis. Specific clinical applications and exam types include:
| Fetal - OB/GYN | |
|----------------------------------------------------|--|
| Abdominal | |
| Pediatric | |
| Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicles, prostate) | |
| Musculo-skel. (Convent.) | |
| Musculo-skel. (Superfic.) | |
| Cardiac Adult | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | |
| Peripheral vessel | |
| Ophthalmic | |
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
区 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K202160
Device Name
SonoSite X-Porte Ultrasound System Indications for Use (Describe)
The SonoSite X-Porte Ultrasound System is a general purpose ultrasound system intended for use by qualified physicians and healthcare professionals for evaluation by ultrasound imaging of the human body. Specific clinical applications and exam types include:
| Ophthalmic | |
|----------------------------------------------------|--|
| Fetal – OB/GYN | |
| Abdominal | |
| Pediatric | |
| Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicles, prostate) | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | |
| Adult Cephalic | |
| Trans-vaginal | |
| Musculo-skel. (Convent.) | |
| Musculo-skel. (Superfic.) | |
| Cardiac Adult | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | |
| Trans-esophageal (card.) | |
| Peripheral Vessel | |
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
& Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K202160
#### Device Name
SonoSite Edge II Ultrasound System Indications for Use (Describe)
The SonoSite Edge II Ultrasound System is a general purpose ultrasound system intended for use by qualified physicians and healthcare professionals for evaluation by ultrasound imaging of the human body. Specific clinical applications and exam types include:
| Ophthalmic |
|---------------------------------------------------|
| Fetal - OB/GYN |
| Abdominal |
| Pediatric |
| Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicle, prostate) |
| Neonatal Cephalic |
| Adult Cephalic |
| Trans-rectal |
| Trans-vaginal |
| Musculo-skeletal (Conventional) |
| Musculo-skeletal (Superficial) |
| Cardiac Adult |
| Cardiac Pediatric |
| Trans-esophageal (cardiac) |
| Peripheral Vessel |
### Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
区Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
□ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
**Indications for Use**
#### Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2020 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K202160
#### Device Name
Sonosite Maxx Ultrasound System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The SonoSite Maxx Ultrasound System is a general purpose ultrasound system intended for use by a qualified physician for evaluation by ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body. Specific clinical applications include:
Ophthalmic, Fetal - OB/GYN, Abdominal, Intraoperative (abdominal organs and vascular), Intra-operative (Neuro.), Pediatric, Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicle, prostate), Neonatal Cephalic, Trans-Rectal, Trans-Vaginal, Musculo-skeletal (Conventional), Musculo-skeletal (Superficial), Cardiac Pediatic, Trans-esophageal (cardiac), Peripheral Vessel. Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
区Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) SUMMARY - K202160
# FUJIFILM Sonosite Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems
This summary of safety and effectiveness information is submitted in accordance with 21 CFR § 807.92.
# Date Prepared: July 30th, 2020
#### I. Submitter
| Manufacturer Name<br>And Address | FUJIFILM Sonosite Inc<br>21919 30th Drive SE<br>Bothell, WA 98021-3904 |
|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact Information: | Anoush Frankian<br>Sr. Manager, Regulatory Affair<br>anoush.frankian@fujifilm.com<br>(425) 951-6824<br>(425) 659-0186 |
#### II. Device
# Common/Usual Name:
Diagnostic Ultrasound System with Accessories
# Proprietary Name:
Sonosite PX Ultrasound System Sonosite SII Ultrasound System Sonosite iViz Ultrasound System Sonosite Edge II Ultrasound System Sonosite X-Porte Ultrasound System Sonosite Maxx Ultrasound System
# Device Classification and Product Code:
| Name | CFR Number | Product Code |
|---------------------------------------------|------------|--------------|
| Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler<br>Imaging System | 892.1550 | IYN |
| Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging<br>System | 892.1560 | IYO |
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| Name | CFR Number | Product Code |
|------------------------------------------------|------------|--------------|
| Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging<br>System | 892.1560 | OIJ |
| Diagnostic Ultrasound<br>Transducer | 892.1570 | ITX |
| Picture Archiving and<br>Communications System | 892.2050 | LLZ |
#### Predicate Device: III.
Sonosite PX Ultrasound System (K200964) Sonosite iViz Ultrasound System (K180704) Sonosite Edge II Ultrasound System (K162045) Sonosite X-Porte Ultrasound System (K171437) Sonosite SII Ultrasound System (K183235) Sonosite Maxx Ultrasound System (K130173)
#### Device Description IV.
The Sonosite Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems are full featured, general purpose, software controlled, diagnostic ultrasound system used to acquire and display high-resolution, real-time ultrasound data through multiple imaging modes. They are intended to be used for general purpose ultrasound examination, cardiac imaging, fetal imaging and OB/GYN applications, vascular imaging and trans-rectal applications and fluid flow analysis among others. Some Sonosite Ultrasound Systems (Sonosite PX) also have needle guidance capabilities. They are intended to be used by qualified physicians and trained professionals in various patient care settings including hospitals, clinics, and point-of-care settings. Software modes/applications, scanning protocols, and pre-installed settings or functionality to create dedicated settings for imaging of specific anatomy are available with the subject Sonosite Ultrasound Systems and may vary among the different model configurations. The Sonosite Ultrasound Systems work on either battery or AC power. Some Sonosite Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems support Bluetooth and wireless connectivity for image transfer and over-the-air (OTA) software updates.
The diagnostic ultrasound systems are manufactured with hardware components which consist of:
1) a primary console (e.g., workstation, tablet with touchscreen) with built-in software components, features, and various clinical applications, and
2) a range of compatible ultrasound transducers.
A suite of compatible transducers are offered with the Sonosic Ultrasound Systems. These include linear array, curved array, phased array, intra-cavitary, static probes and trans-esophageal transducers. Linear array transducers (prefixed with the letter L) produce a rectangular field of view with uniform beam density throughout and are useful for imaging shallow structures and small parts. Curved array transducers (prefixed with the letter C) allow for a wider field of vith decreased line density at depth and reduced lateral resolution. They are the ideal probe for lung ultrasound imaging. Phased array transducers (prefixed with the letter P) are small faced transducers allowing for imaging in small spaces. They are able to change the focus of
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the ultrasound beam. It is the optimal transducer recommended for cardiac imaging. Trans-esophageal transducers (prefixed with the letters TE) are commonly used for evaluation of cardiac and aortic structures. Intra-cavitary transducers (prefixed with the letters IC) are used for trans-rectal ultrasounds.
Some models may have additional previously-cleared accessories, or components which are manufactured by other manufacturers.
| Device | Indication for Use |
|------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Sonosite PX | The Sonosite PX Ultrasound System is a general purpose ultrasound system intended for use by<br>qualified physicians and healthcare professionals for evaluation by ultrasound imaging or fluid<br>flow analysis of the human body. Specific clinical applications and exam types include: |
| | Abdominal<br>Adult cephalic<br>Cardiac Adult<br>Cardiac Pediatric<br>Fetal - OB/GYN<br>Musculo-skeletal (Conventional)<br>Musculo-skeletal (Superficial)<br>Ophthalmic<br>Pediatric<br>Peripheral Vessel<br>Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicles, prostate)<br>Transvaginal<br>Needle Guidance |
| | This device is indicated for Prescription Use Only.<br>The Sonosite PX Ultrasound System is intended to be used in medical practices, clinical<br>environments, including Healthcare facilities, Hospitals, Clinics and clinical point-of-care for<br>diagnosis of patients. |
| Sonosite SII | The SonoSite SII Ultrasound System is a general purpose ultrasound system intended for use by<br>qualified physicians and healthcare professionals for evaluation by ultrasound imaging or fluid<br>flow analysis of the human body. Specific clinical applications and exam types include: |
| | Ophthalmic<br>Fetal - OB/GYN<br>Abdominal<br>Pediatric<br>Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicle, prostate)<br>Neonatal Cephalic<br>Adult Cephalic<br>Trans-rectal<br>Trans-vaginal<br>Musculo-skeletal (Conventional)<br>Musculo-skeletal (Superficial)<br>Cardiac Adult<br>Cardiac Pediatric<br>Peripheral Vessel |
| Device | Indication for Use |
| Sonosite iViz | The SonoSite iViz Ultrasound System is a general purpose ultrasound system and non-continuous patient monitoring platform intended for use in clinical care by qualified physicians and healthcare professionals for evaluation by ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis. Specific clinical applications and exam types include:<br>Fetal – OB/GYN<br>Abdominal<br>Pediatric<br>Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicles, prostate)<br>Musculo-skel. (Convent.)<br>Musculo-skel. (Superfic.)<br>Cardiac Adult<br>Cardiac Pediatric<br>Peripheral vessel<br>Ophthalmic |
| Sonosite X-Porte | The SonoSite X-Porte Ultrasound System is a general purpose ultrasound system intended for use by qualified physicians and healthcare professionals for evaluation by ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body. Specific clinical applications and exam types include:<br>Ophthalmic<br>Fetal – OB/GYN<br>Abdominal<br>Pediatric<br>Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicles, prostate)<br>Neonatal Cephalic<br>Adult Cephalic<br>Trans-vaginal<br>Musculo-skel. (Convent.)<br>Musculo-skel. (Superfic.)<br>Cardiac Adult<br>Cardiac Pediatric<br>Trans-esophageal (card.)<br>Peripheral Vessel |
| Sonosite Edge II | The SonoSite Edge II Ultrasound System is a general purpose ultrasound system intended for use by qualified physicians and healthcare professionals for evaluation by ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body. Specific clinical applications and exam types include:<br>Ophthalmic<br>Fetal - OB/GYN<br>Abdominal<br>Pediatric<br>Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicle, prostate)<br>Neonatal Cephalic<br>Adult Cephalic<br>Trans-rectal<br>Trans-vaginal<br>Musculo-skeletal (Conventional)<br>Musculo-skeletal (Superficial)<br>Cardiac Adult<br>Cardiac Pediatric |
| Device | Indication for Use |
| | Trans-esophageal (cardiac)<br>Peripheral Vessel |
| Sonosite Maxx | The SonoSite Maxx Ultrasound System is a general purpose ultrasound system intended for use by<br>a qualified physician for evaluation by ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human<br>body. Specific clinical applications include:<br>Ophthalmic, Fetal - OB/GYN, Abdominal, Intraoperative (abdominal organs and vascular), Intra-<br>operative (Neuro.), Pediatric, Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicle, prostate), Neonatal Cephalic,<br>Adult Cephalic, Trans-Rectal, Trans-Vaginal, Musculo-skeletal (Conventional), Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial), Cardiac Adult, Cardiac Pediatric, Trans-esophageal (cardiac), Peripheral Vessel. |
#### V. Indications for Use
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#### Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device VI.
| Standard<br>Feature | Sonosite PX Ultrasound System<br>(Subject Device) | Sonosite PX Ultrasound System -<br>K200964<br>(Predicate Device) | Comparison |
|-------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Indications for<br>Use | The Sonosite PX Ultrasound System<br>is a general purpose ultrasound<br>system intended for use by qualified<br>physicians and healthcare<br>professionals for evaluation by<br>ultrasound imaging or fluid flow<br>analysis of the human body. Specific<br>clinical applications and exam types<br>include:<br><br>Abdominal<br>Adult Cephalic<br>Cardiac Adult<br>Cardiac Pediatric<br>Fetal - OB/GYN<br>Musculo-skeletal (Conventional)<br>Musculo-skeletal (Superficial)<br>Ophthalmic<br>Pediatric<br>Peripheral vessel<br>Small Organ (breast, thyroid,<br>testicles, prostate)<br>Transvaginal<br>Needle Guidance<br><br>This device is indicated for<br>Prescription Use Only. | The Sonosite PX Ultrasound System is<br>a general purpose ultrasound system<br>intended for use by qualified<br>physicians and healthcare<br>professionals for evaluation by<br>ultrasound imaging or fluid flow<br>analysis of the human body. Specific<br>clinical applications and exam types<br>include:<br><br>Abdominal<br>Adult Cephalic<br>Cardiac Adult<br>Cardiac Pediatric<br>Fetal - OB/GYN<br>Musculo-skeletal (Conventional)<br>Musculo-skeletal (Superficial)<br>Ophthalmic<br>Pediatric<br>Peripheral vessel<br>Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicles,<br>prostate)<br>Transvaginal<br>Needle Guidance<br><br>This device is indicated for<br>Prescription Use Only. | Identical |
| Standard Feature | Sonosite PX Ultrasound System (Subject Device) | Sonosite PX Ultrasound System - K200964 (Predicate Device) | Comparison |
| | The Sonosite PX Ultrasound System is intended to be used in medical practices, clinical environments, including Healthcare facilities, Hospitals, Clinics and clinical point-of-care for diagnosis of patients. | The Sonosite PX Ultrasound System is intended to be used in medical practices, clinical environments, including Healthcare facilities, Hospitals, Clinics and clinical point-of-care for diagnosis of patients. | |
| Reusable? | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Duration of Use | Limited (<24 hours) | Limited (<24 hours) | Identical |
| Scientific Technology | Ultrasound Imaging | Ultrasound Imaging | Identical |
| Operating Principle | The ultrasound beam originates from mechanical oscillations of numerous crystals in a transducer, which is excited by electrical pulses (piezoelectric effect). The ultrasound waves (pulses of sound) are sent from the transducer, propagate through different tissues, and then return to the transducer as reflected echoes. The returned echoes are converted back into electrical impulses by the transducer crystals and are further processed to form the ultrasound image presented on the screen. | The ultrasound beam originates from mechanical oscillations of numerous crystals in a transducer, which is excited by electrical pulses (piezoelectric effect). The ultrasound waves (pulses of sound) are sent from the transducer, propagate through different tissues, and then return to the transducer as reflected echoes. The returned echoes are converted back into electrical impulses by the transducer crystals and are further processed to form the ultrasound image presented on the screen. | Identical |
| Type of Previously Cleared Transducers | Linear Array<br>Curved Array<br>Phased Array<br>Intracavitary | Linear Array<br>Curved Array<br>Phased Array<br>Intracavitary | Identical |
| Acoustic Outputs Within Range? | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Previously Cleared Imaging Modes? | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Biocompatibility | Per ISO 10993-1 | Per ISO 10993-1 | Identical |
| Standard<br>Feature | Sonosite SII Ultrasound System<br>(Subject Device) | Sonosite SII Ultrasound System -<br>K183235 (Predicate Device) | Comparison |
| Indications for<br>Use | The SonoSite SII Ultrasound System<br>is a general purpose ultrasound<br>system intended for use by qualified<br>physicians and healthcare<br>professionals for evaluation by<br>ultrasound imaging or fluid flow<br>analysis of the human body. Specific<br>clinical applications and exam types<br>include:<br><br>Ophthalmic<br>Fetal - OB/GYN<br>Abdominal<br>Pediatric<br>Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicle,<br>prostate)<br>Neonatal Cephalic<br>Adult Cephalic<br>Trans-rectal<br>Trans-vaginal<br>Musculo-skeletal (Conventional)<br>Musculo-skeletal (Superficial)<br>Cardiac Adult<br>Cardiac Pediatric<br>Peripheral Vessel | The SonoSite SII Ultrasound System<br>is a general purpose ultrasound<br>system intended for use by qualified<br>physicians and healthcare<br>professionals for evaluation by<br>ultrasound imaging or fluid flow<br>analysis of the human body. Specific<br>clinical applications and exam types<br>include:<br><br>Ophthalmic<br>Fetal - OB/GYN<br>Abdominal<br>Pediatric<br>Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicle,<br>prostate)<br>Neonatal Cephalic<br>Adult Cephalic<br>Trans-rectal<br>Trans-vaginal<br>Musculo-skeletal (Conventional)<br>Musculo-skeletal (Superficial)<br>Cardiac Adult<br>Cardiac Pediatric<br>Peripheral Vessel | Identical |
| Reusable? | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Duration of<br>Use | Limited (<24 hours) | Limited (<24 hours) | Identical |
| Scientific<br>Technology | Ultrasound Imaging | Ultrasound Imaging | Identical |
| Operating<br>Principle | The ultrasound beam originates from<br>mechanical oscillations of numerous<br>crystals in a transducer, which is<br>excited by electrical pulses<br>(piezoelectric effect). The ultrasound<br>waves (pulses of sound) are sent<br>from the transducer, propagate<br>through different tissues, and then<br>return to the transducer as reflected<br>echoes. The returned echoes are<br>converted back into electrical<br>impulses by the transducer crystals<br>and are further processed to form the<br>ultrasound image presented on the<br>screen. | The ultrasound beam originates from<br>mechanical oscillations of numerous<br>crystals in a transducer, which is<br>excited by electrical pulses<br>(piezoelectric effect). The ultrasound<br>waves (pulses of sound) are sent<br>from the transducer, propagate<br>through different tissues, and then<br>return to the transducer as reflected<br>echoes. The returned echoes are<br>converted back into electrical<br>impulses by the transducer crystals<br>and are further processed to form the<br>ultrasound image presented on the<br>screen. | Identical |
| Standard<br>Feature | Sonosite SII Ultrasound System<br>(Subject Device) | Sonosite SII Ultrasound System -<br>K183235 (Predicate Device) | Comparison |
| Type of<br>Previously<br>Cleared<br>Transducers | Linear Array<br>Curved Linear Array<br>Phased Array<br>Intracavitary | Linear Array<br>Curved Linear Array<br>Phased Array<br>Intracavitary | Identical |
| Acoustic<br>Outputs within<br>Range? | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Previously<br>Cleared<br>Imaging<br>Modes? | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Biocompatibility | Per ISO 10993-1 | Per ISO 10993-1 | Identical |
# Table 1: Technological Comparison of Subject Device (Sonosite PX Ultrasound System) and Predicate Device
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# Table 2: Technological Comparison of Subject Device (Sonosite SII Ultrasound System) and Predicate Device
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# Table 3: Technological Comparison of Subject Device (Sonosite iViz Ultrasound System) and Predicate Device
| Standard Feature | Sonosite iViZ Ultrasound System (Subject Device) | Sonosite iViz Ultrasound System - K180704 (Predicate Device) | Comparison |
|---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Indications for Use | The SonoSite iViz Ultrasound System is a general purpose ultrasound system and non-continuous patient monitoring platform intended for use in clinical care by qualified physicians and healthcare professionals for evaluation by ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis. Specific clinical applications and exam types include:<br>Fetal – OB/GYN<br>Abdominal<br>Pediatric<br>Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicles, prostate)<br>Musculo-skel. (Convent.)<br>Musculo-skel. (Superfic.)<br>Cardiac Adult<br>Cardiac Pediatric<br>Peripheral vessel<br>Ophthalmic | The SonoSite iViz Ultrasound System is a general purpose ultrasound system and non-continuous patient monitoring platform intended for use in clinical care by qualified physicians and healthcare professionals for evaluation by ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis. Specific clinical applications and exam types include:<br>Fetal – OB/GYN<br>Abdominal<br>Pediatric<br>Small Organ (breast, thyroid, testicles, prostate)<br>Musculo-skel. (Convent.)<br>Musculo-skel. (Superfic.)<br>Cardiac Adult<br>Cardiac Pediatric<br>Peripheral vessel<br>Ophthalmic | Identical |
| Reusable? | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Duration of Use | Limited (<24 hours) | Limited (<24 hours) | Identical |
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| Standard<br>Feature | Sonosite iViZ Ultrasound System<br>(Subject Device) | Sonosite iViz Ultrasound System -<br>K180704 (Predicate Device) | Comparison |
|-------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| Scientific<br>Technology | Ultrasound Imaging | Ultrasound Imaging | Identical |
| Operating<br>Principle | The ultrasound beam originates from<br>mechanical oscillations of numerous<br>crystals in a transducer, which is<br>excited by electrical pulses<br>(piezoelectric effect). The ultrasound<br>waves (pulses of sound) are sent<br>from the transducer, propagate<br>through different tissues, and then<br>return to the transducer as reflected<br>echoes. The returned echoes are<br>converted back into electrical<br>impulses by the transducer crystals<br>and are further processed to form the<br>ultrasound image presented on the<br>screen. | The ultrasound beam originates from<br>mechanical oscillations of numerous<br>crystals in a transducer, which is<br>excited by electrical pulses<br>(piezoelectric effect). The ultrasound<br>waves (pulses of sound) are sent<br>from the transducer, propagate<br>through different tissues, and then<br>return to the transducer as reflected<br>echoes. The returned echoes are<br>converted back into electrical<br>impulses by the transducer crystals<br>and are further processed to form the<br>ultrasound image presented on the<br>screen. | Identical |
| Type of<br>Previously<br>Cleared<br>Transducers | Linear Array<br>Curved Array<br>Phased Array | Linear Array<br>Curved Array<br>Phased Array | Identical |
| Acoustic<br>Outputs<br>Within Range? | Yes | Yes | Identical |
| Previously<br>Cleared<br>Imaging<br>Modes? | Yes | Yes…
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
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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.