K203137 · GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics · IYN · Dec 29, 2020 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K203137
Device Name
Venue Fit
Applicant
GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics
Product Code
IYN · Radiology
Decision Date
Dec 29, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1550
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Venue Fit is a general purpose diagnostic ultrasound system for use by qualified and trained healthcare professionals for ultrasound imaging, measurement, display and analysis of the human body and fluid. Venue Fit is intended to be used in a hospital or medical clinic. Venue Fit clinical applications include: abdominal (GYN and Urology), thoracic/pleural, ophthalmic, Fetal/OB, Small Organ (including breast, thyroid), VascularPeripheral vascular, neonatal and adult cephalic, pediatric, musculoskeletal (conventional and superficial), cardiac (adults and pediatric), Transrectal, Transvaginal, Transesophageal, Intraoperative (vascular) and interventional guidance (includes tissue biopsy, fluid drainage, vascular and non-vascular access). Modes of operation include: B, M, PW Doppler, Color Doppler, Color M Doppler, Power Doppler, Harmonic Imaging, Coded Pulse and Combined modes: B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/Power/PWD, B/CWD, B/Color/CWD.
Device Story
Venue Fit is a compact, portable diagnostic ultrasound system for hospital/clinic use by trained professionals. It processes acoustic signals from linear, convex, and phased array transducers to generate real-time images and fluid flow analysis. The system features a multi-touch interface, high-resolution LCD, and optional ECG trace synchronization. It supports wired/wireless connectivity for DICOM-compliant image archiving and barcode scanning. Clinicians use the device for diagnostic imaging and interventional guidance (e.g., needle placement, biopsy). The system aids clinical decision-making by providing visual anatomical data and automated measurements, potentially improving procedural accuracy and diagnostic efficiency. It operates via AC power or internal battery.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical studies were required to support substantial equivalence. The device relies on bench testing, including acoustic output, biocompatibility, thermal, electrical, electromagnetic, and mechanical safety testing, to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
Technological Characteristics
Portable ultrasound system with 14" LCD, multi-touch interface, and internal battery. Supports linear, convex, and phased array transducers. Connectivity via wired/wireless internet; DICOM compliant. Biocompatible patient-contact materials. Complies with AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-37, ISO 10993-1, IEC 62359, and ISO 14971. Software includes automated measurement and guidance tools.
Indications for Use
Indicated for qualified and trained healthcare professionals to perform ultrasound imaging, measurement, and analysis of the human body and fluid in hospital or clinic settings. Applications include abdominal, thoracic/pleural, ophthalmic, Fetal/OB, small organ, vascular/peripheral vascular, neonatal/adult cephalic, pediatric, musculoskeletal, cardiac, transrectal, transvaginal, transesophageal, intraoperative, and interventional guidance (biopsy, fluid drainage, vascular/non-vascular access).
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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GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics, LLC % Tracey Ortiz Regulatory Affairs Director 9900 W. Innovation Drive WAUWATOSA WI 53226
December 29, 2020
Re: K203137
Trade/Device Name: Venue Fit Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYN, IYO, ITX Dated: December 16, 2020 Received: December 17, 2020
Dear Tracey Ortiz:
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.
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K203137
Device Name Venue Fit
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Venue Fit is a general purpose diagnostic ultrasound system for use by qualified and trained healthcare professionals for ultrasound imaging, measurement, display and analysis of the human body and fluid. Venue Fit is intended to be used in a hospital or medical clinic. Venue Fit clinical applications include: abdominal (GYN and Urology), thoracic/pleural, ophthalmic, Fetal/OB, Small Organ (including breast, thyroid), VascularPeripheral vascular, neonatal and adult cephalic, pediatric, musculoskeletal (conventional and superficial), cardiac (adults and pediatric), Transrectal, Transvaginal, Transesophageal, Intraoperative (vascular) and interventional guidance (includes tissue biopsy, fluid drainage, vascular and non-vascular access). Modes of operation include: B, M, PW Doppler, Color Doppler, Color M Doppler, Power Doppler, Harmonic Imaging, Coded Pulse and Combined modes: B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/Power/PWD, B/CWD, B/Color/CWD.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
| | Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) |
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| | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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K203137 GE Healthcare 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
## 510(k) Summary
| | In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided:<br>Date: October 19,2020 |
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| Submitter: | GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics, LLC<br>9900 W. Innovation Drive<br>Wauwatosa, WI 53226 |
| Primary Contact Person: | Tracey Ortiz<br>Regulatory Affairs Director<br>GE Healthcare<br>T:(262)470-1003 |
| Secondary Contact Person: | Karin Shimoni<br>Regulatory Affairs Leader<br>GE Healthcare |
| Device Trade Name:<br>Common/Usual Name:<br>Classification Names:<br>Product Code: | Venue Fit<br>Diagnostic Ultrasound System<br>Class II<br>Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System. 21CFR 892.1550 90-<br>IYN; Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer, 21 CFR 892.1570, 90-<br>ITX; Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System, 21CFR 892.1560,<br>90-IYO |
| Primary Predicate Device:<br>Reference Device(s): | Venue Go (K183362)<br>Venue (K180599)<br>Versana Premier (K200138)<br>Vivid iq (K200708)<br>LOGIQ e (K133533)<br>LOGIQ e (K151028)<br>Voluson S8 (K120741)<br>Vivid q (K121062)<br>Venue 50 (K152758)<br>Vscan Extend (K180995)<br>Vivid S70N (K182450) |
| Device Description: | Venue Fit is a general-purpose diagnostic ultrasound system<br>intended for use by qualified and trained healthcare professionals<br>to evaluate the body by ultrasound imaging and fluid flow<br>analysis. The Venue Fit is a compact, portable system with a<br>small footprint. The system can be hand carried using the |
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# GE Healthcare 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
integrated handle, placed on a horizontal surface (if kickstand is attached), attached to a mobile cart or mounted on the wall. It has a high resolution color LCD monitor, with a simple, multi-touch user interface that makes the system intuitive. The system can be powered through an electrical wall outlet for long term use or from an internal battery for a short time with full functionality and scanning.
The Venue Fit utilizes a variety of linear, convex, and phased array transducers which provide high imaging capability. supporting all standard acquisition modes. Some transducers are compatible with OEM biopsy kits to support needle-guidance procedures.
The system has the capability for displaying the patient's ECG trace synchronized to the scanned image. This allows the user to view an image from a specific time of the ECG signal. The ECG signal can be input directly from the patient leads or as an output from an ECG monitoring device. ECG information is not intended for monitoring or diagnosis.
Venue Fit is capable of wired or wireless internet connection and a barcode reader is available to be used as an input device. The system meets DICOM requirements to support users image storage and archiving needs (local PACS or products such as O-Path) and allows for output to printing devices. The user documentation is available electronically. An additional accessory available for the customer is a roller bag.
The Venue Fit is a general purpose diagnostic ultrasound system Intended Use: for use by qualified and trained healthcare professionals for ultrasound imaging, measurement, display and analysis of the human body and fluid. Venue Fit is intended to be used in a hospital or medical clinic. Venue Fit clinical applications include: abdominal (GYN and Urology), thoracic/pleural, ophthalmic, Fetal/OB, Small Organ (including breast, testes, thyroid), Vascular/Peripheral vascular, neonatal and adult cephalic, pediatric, musculoskeletal (conventional and superficial), cardiac (adults and pediatric), Transrectal, Transvaginal, Transesophageal, Intraoperative (vascular) and interventional guidance (includes tissue biopsy, fluid drainage, vascular and non-vascular access). Modes of operation include: B, M, PW Doppler, CW Doppler, Color Doppler, Color M Doppler, Power Doppler, Harmonic Imaging, Coded Pulse and Combined modes: B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD, B/Color/PWD, B/Power/PWD, B/CWD, B/Color/CWD.
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GE Healthcare 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
| Technology: | The Venue Fit employs the same fundamental scientific<br>technology as its predicate and reference devices. |
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| Determination of<br>Substantial Equivalence: | Comparison to Predicate Device<br>The Venue Fit system is substantially equivalent to the predicate<br>device with regards to imaging capabilities, technological<br>characteristics and safety and effectiveness. |
| | The following is an overview of the differences between the<br>proposed Venue Fit and the predicate Venue Go.<br>The proposed Venue Fit and predicate Venue Go (K183362) have similar clinical indications for use. Vascular has been added with peripheral vascular and for intraoperative, this clarifies on vessels and is not a change in imaging. No impact to safe or effectiveness use. Interventional guidance is used instead of Imaging guidance of interventional procedures, as it was in the IFU tables in the predicate Venue Go (K183362). Non-vascular access is added as sub category from the predicate IFU table. Fluid drainage is added. There is no change to the intended use from the predicate and no impact to safe or effective use. The IFU statement adds "trained" to the operator qualification. No impact to safe or effective use. Device use settings and modes of operation are added as required in the 2019 ultrasound guidance. The modes and the use environment are the same as the predicate. |
| | Transducers and Modes:<br>The proposed Venue Fit and predicate Venue Go (K183362) have identical imaging modes. The proposed Venue Fit and predicate Venue Go (K183362) systems transducers are similar, except for: Adding of ML6-15-RS which was first cleared on Voluson S8, K120741. The clinical indications of ML6-15-RS are similar on the proposed Venue Fit as they are on the reference device Vivid iq, K200708. Adding 12S-RS, which was first cleared on Vivid q, K121062. The clinical indications of 12S-RS are the same on the proposed Venue Fit as they are on the reference device Vivid iq, K200708. Adding L10-22-RS which was first cleared on LOGIQ e, K133533. The clinical indications of |
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# GE Healthcare
510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
L10-22-RS are similar on the proposed Venue Fit as they are on the reference device LOGIQ e, K151028.
- L4-20t-RS is a new transducer being added to the o proposed Venue Fit system. The L4-20t-RS has similar clinical indications for use as the predicate L4-12t-RS transducer which was first cleared on LOGIQ e K133533. L4-20t-RS is a surface, linear array transducer which operates in a wider range of frequencies compared to the predicate L4-12t-RS. The clinical indications of L4-20t-RS are the same as the L4-12t-RS transducer cleared with predicate device Venue Go, K183362.
- New applications are added to transducers: ●
- ML6-15-RS transducer: added Ophthalmic, Cardiac O (Pediatric and Adult), Thoracic/Pleural, Interventional guidance (vascular and non-vascular access), cleared with 12L-RS in predicate Venue Go (K183362) which is a similar transducer.
- L10-22-RS transducer: added Pediatric, cleared with o L8-18i-RS in predicate Venue Go (K183362) which is a similar transducer.
- L8-18i-RS transducer: added Ophthalmic, cleared o with 12L-RS in predicate Venue Go (K183362) which is a similar transducer.
- 8C-RS transducer: added Musculoskeletal O (Conventional and Superficial) and Adult cephalic, cleared with reference Venue (K180599).
- Adding Coded Pulse mode to Vascular/Peripheral ● Vascular, Vascular Access and Non-vascular on L10-22-RS.
Features/Functionality:
- Simple Screen is a modification of Full Screen that is on ● predicate Venue Go (K183362).
- Follow-up feature is being added with minor modifications to what has been cleared on Versana Premier, K200138.
- Venue View is being added and is a different name for ● LOGIQ View that has been cleared on Versana Premier, K200138.
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# GE Healthcare
510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
- Lung Sweep allows multiple lung scans to play 0 simultaneously during review. Lung scanning was available also on predicate Venue Go (K183362).
- . cNeedle enhances the needle. and projects a trajectorv line. Capabilities are similar to needle recognition that has been cleared on predicate Venue Go. K183362 and Pinpoint GT feature on reference Venue 50, K152758, respectively.
- Real-Time Ejection Fraction (EF) is being added and is similar to the Auto EF feature on reference Vivid S70N, K182450.
- Renal Diagram is similar to the eFAST Navigation Tool ● cleared on predicate Venue Go, K183362.
- Added biopsy guidzones cleared on reference Versana Premier, K200138.
- Added additional off-the-shelf SW. o
### Accessories:
- Adding compatible OEM ECG triggering leads for pediatrics, similarly to what is on predicate Vivid iq K200708.
- Adding compatible OEM biopsy guide accessory ● compatibility for the C1-5-RS, for 12L-RS & L4-12t-RS and for L4-20t-RS transducers.
## HW:
- LCD Screen size of 14'' (vs. 15.6'' in predicate Venue ● Go, K183362)
- 2 probe ports (vs. 3 in predicate Venue Go, K183362)
- 1 battery (vs. 2 in predicate Venue Go, K183362)
- Simple cart design (no cradle, no printer mount on cart, no o power distribution module).
### Summary of Non-Clinical Tests:
The proposed Venue Fit has been evaluated for acoustic output, biocompatibility, cleaning and disinfection effectiveness as well as thermal, electrical, electromagnetic, and mechanical safety, and has been found to comply with applicable medical device safety standards. The Venue Fit complies with voluntary standards:
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# GE Healthcare
510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
- AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, Medical Electrical Equipment -0 Part 1: General Requirements for Safety, 2005/ A2:2012
- IEC 60601-1-2, Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1-2: ● General Requirements for Safety - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements and Tests, 2014
- IEC 60601-2-37, Medical Electrical Equipment Part 2-● 37: Particular Requirements for the Safetv of Ultrasonic Medical Diagnostic and Monitoring Equipment, 2015
- ISO 10993-1, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices-Part 1: Evaluation and Testing- Third Edition, 2009
- IEC 62359, Ultrasonics Field characterization Test ● methods for the determination of thermal and mechanical indices related to medical diagnostic ultrasonic fields, 2017
- o ISO 14971, Application of risk management to medical devices, 2019
- o NEMA PS 3.1 - 3.20, Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Set, 2016
The following quality assurance measures are applied to the development of the system:
- Risk Analysis
- . Requirements Reviews
- Design Reviews
- Testing on unit level (Module verification) ●
- Integration testing (System verification) o
- . Performance testing (Verification & Validation)
- . Safety testing (Verification)
Transducer material and other patient contact materials are biocompatible.
Summary of Clinical Tests:
The subject of this premarket submission, Venue Fit, did not require clinical studies to support substantial equivalence.
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GE Healthcare 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
GE Healthcare considers the Venue Fit to be as safe, as effective, Conclusion: and performance is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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