FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630)
Applicant
Echosens
Product Code
IYO · Radiology
Decision Date
Mar 25, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1560
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Real-World Evidence, Pediatric
Real-World Evidence
Submission
Device
Sponsor
RWD Sources
RWE Use Summary
Key Tags
K203273 · Mar 25, 2021
FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630)
Echosens
Retrospective clinical study data
Retrospective in-vivo validation of CAPc (steatosis assessment) and SmartDepth (liver stiffness measurement) performance compared to standard clinical methods and reference standards (MRI-PDFF and biopsy).
The FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630) is intended to provide shear wave speed measurements and estimates of tissue stiffness as well as ultrasound coefficient of attenuation (CAP: Controlled Attenuation Parameter) in internal structures of the body. The Shear wave speed and stiffness measurements may be used as an aid to clinical management of adult patients with liver disease. The FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630) is indicated for non-invasive measurement in the liver of 50 Hz shear wave speed and estimates of stiffness as well as determining a 3.5 MHz ultrasound coefficient of attenuation (CAP: Controlled Attenuation Parameter). The shear wave speed and stiffness, and CAP may be used as an aid to diagnosis and monitoring of adult patients with liver disease, as part of an overall assessment of the liver. Shear wave speed and stiffness, and CAP* may be used as an aid in the clinical management of pediatric patients with liver disease. FibroScan® 630 (Expert) is also indicated for noninvasive measurement in the spleen of 100 Hz shear wave speed and estimates of stiffness that may be used as an aid to diagnosis, monitoring and clinical management of adult patients with liver disease, as part of an overall assessment of the liver.
Device Story
FibroScan system uses Vibration-Controlled Transient Elastography (VCTE) to measure liver/spleen tissue stiffness and ultrasound attenuation (CAP). Hand-held probe contains mechanical vibrator producing low-amplitude elastic waves; ultrasound tracks shear wave speed. System unit displays results. Used in clinical settings by healthcare providers to aid diagnosis and management of liver disease. Updated software (CLPC 4.1) introduces 'SmartExam' with SmartDepth (automatic depth adjustment based on patient anatomy) and continuous CAP (CAPc) measurement. CAPc extends data acquisition time window for improved precision. SmartDepth improves measurement success rates and consistency. Output assists clinicians in assessing liver health, potentially benefiting patients through non-invasive monitoring.
Clinical Evidence
Retrospective in-vivo validation using data from five studies (n=195 for CAPc, n=566 for SmartDepth). CAPc performance compared to standard CAP (reference: MRI-PDFF) showed equivalent performance with improved precision/robustness. SmartDepth LSM compared to fixed-depth LSM (reference: biopsy) showed equivalent performance with improved applicability, success rates, and consistency. No adverse events reported.
Indicated for non-invasive measurement of 50 Hz liver shear wave speed, tissue stiffness, and 3.5 MHz ultrasound attenuation (CAP) in adult and pediatric patients with liver disease. FibroScan 630 (Expert) also indicated for 100 Hz spleen shear wave speed and stiffness in adult patients with liver disease. Used as an aid to diagnosis, monitoring, and clinical management.
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
FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, and 430 Mini+) (K181547)
{0}------------------------------------------------
March 25, 2021
Image /page/0/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The logo consists of two parts: on the left, there is a seal with an abstract design, and on the right, there is the text "FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION" in blue. The text is arranged in three lines, with "FDA" in a larger font and enclosed in a blue square.
Echosens % Zvi Ladin, Ph.D. Principal Boston MedTech Advisors, Inc. 990 Washington Street, Suite #204 DEDHAM, MA 02026
Re: K203273
Trade/Device Name: FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYO, ITX Dated: March 2, 2021 Received: March 4, 2021
Dear Dr. Ladin:
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
{1}------------------------------------------------
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 mediation-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
{2}------------------------------------------------
# Indications for Use
### 510(k) Number (if known) K203273
#### Device Name
FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630) is intended to provide shear wave speed measurements and estimates of tissue stiffness as well as ultrasound coefficient of attenuation (CAP: Controlled Attenuation Parameter) in internal structures of the body. The Shear wave speed and stiffness measurements may be used as an aid to clinical management of adult patients with liver disease.
The FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630) is indicated for noninvasive measurement in the liver of 50 Hz shear wave speed and estimates of stiffness as well as determining a 3.5 MHz ultrasound coefficient of attenuation (CAP: Controlled Attenuation Parameter).
The shear wave speed and stiffness, and CAP may be used as an aid to diagnosis and monitoring of adult patients with liver disease, as part of an overall assessment of the liver.
Shear wave speed and stiffness, and CAP* may be used as an aid in the clinical management of pediatric patients with liver disease.
FibroScan® 630 (Expert) is also indicated for noninvasive measurement in the spleen of 100 Hz shear wave speed and estimates of stiffness that may be used as an aid to diagnosis, monitoring and clinical management of adult patients with liver disease, as part of an overall assessment of the liver.
*CAP for pediatric patients with liver disease is only available with SmartExam capability on FibroScan® Models: 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <label><input checked="" type="checkbox"/> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</label> |
| <label><input type="checkbox"/> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</label> |
#### CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED.
This section applies only to requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
#### *DO NOT SEND YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE PRA STAFF EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW.*
The burden time for this collection of information is estimated to average 79 hours per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather and maintain the data needed and complete and review the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this information collection, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to:
> Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration Office of Chief Information Officer Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Staff PRAStaff(@fda.hhs.gov
"An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB number."
Page 1 of 1
{3}------------------------------------------------
#### 510(K) Summary K203273 Echosens' FibroScan® System
#### Submitter's Name, Address, Telephone Number, Contact Person and Date Prepared:
| Manufacturer: | Echosens<br>6 rue Ferrus, Paris, France, 75014<br>Telephone: +33 1 44 82 78 56<br>Fax: +33 1 44 82 78 60 |
|--------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact Person: | Zvi Ladin, Ph.D.<br>Principal<br>Boston MedTech Advisors, Inc.<br>990 Washington Street; Suite #204<br>Dedham, MA 02026<br>Telephone: (781) 407 0900 x104<br>Fax: (781) 407 0901<br>Email: zladin@bmtadvisors.com |
| Date Prepared: | January 29, 2021 |
| Name of Device and Name/Address of Sponsor | |
| Trade/Proprietary Name: | FibroScan® Family of Products<br>(Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630) |
|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Diagnostic Ultrasound System and Accessories |
Classifications:
| Classification Name | Regulation | Product Code |
|---------------------------------------|------------------|--------------|
| Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System | 21 CFR §892.1560 | IYO |
| Diagnostic Ultrasonic Transducer | 21 CFR §892.1570 | ITX |
| Manufacturing Facility: | Echosens<br>6 rue Ferrus, Paris, France, 75014<br>Telephone: +33 1 44 82 78 56<br>Fax: +33 1 44 82 78 60 |
|---------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Establishment<br>Registration Number: | 3010258456 |
### Predicate Device
This submission claims substantial equivalence to:
- 1. Primary Predicate Device: Echosens's FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, and 430 Mini+), cleared on July 9, 2018 (#K181547)
- 2. Reference Device: Echosens's FibroScan® 630, cleared in on July 16, 2020 (#K200655)
{4}------------------------------------------------
## Device Description
FibroScan® System consists of a system unit and a hand-held probe. It is based on Vibration-Controlled Transient Elastography (VCTE™) technology and is designed to perform non-invasive measurements of liver/spleen shear wave speed and estimate tissue stiffness. The probe, containing a mechanical vibrator, produces low-amplitude elastic waves that travel through the skin and intercostal space into the liver/spleen. Ultrasound is used to track the shear (elastic) wave, measure its speed and provide estimated stiffness. The results are displayed on the system unit.
The focus of this submission is an updated version of FibroScan software (CLPC 4.1) for all previously cleared FibroScan® Family of Products. The software version CLPC 4.1 involves the following changes:
- . Streamlined software platform across between all devices
- Simplified user interface .
- Functional enhancements: .
- Continuous CAP (Controlled Attenuation Parameter) measurement (CAPc) o
- CAPc applied to S+ probe o
- SmartDepth adjustment of measurement depth to patient anatomy о
- Improved probe localization step O
FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630) has the same intended use as the previously cleared FibroScan models. The submission expands the indications for use of the system to include use of the S+ probe for estimation of CAP.
## Comparison of Technological Characteristics
All systems in the FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630) have the same fundamental scientific technology, basic design, operating principles, general user interface, and basic software specifications. There are no differences in the device hardware and probes compared to its predicate and reference FibroScan systems.
FibroScan® Family of Products is substantially equivalent to the FibroScan® systems cleared by 510(k) #K181547 and #K200655. Table 1 provides a detailed comparison of the candidate, predicate, and reference devices. All systems provide 50Hz shear wave speed measurements and estimates of tissue stiffness in the liver using the S+, M+, and XL+ transducers. Additionally, all systems provide CAP, designed to estimate the ultrasound attenuation at the frequency of 3.5 MHz.
The CAPc and SmartDepth options are enabled on CLPC 4.1 with the 'SmartExam' capability. The SmartDepth option automatically adapts the depth of the liver stiffness measurement (LSM), based on the anatomy of the patient. The LSM calculated with the SmartDepth capability uses the same LSM algorithm as the predicate and reference systems. The continuous CAP (CAPc) option improves the standard CAP measurements by extending the time window for data acquisition. The CAPc and SmartDepth do not impact the spleen examination (available on FibroScan® 630 Expert).
{5}------------------------------------------------
By allowing the system to automatically adjust to the recommended measurement depth. the FibroScan system with the SmartDepth capability is able to measure deeper and more accurate liver measurements, with the M+ and XL+ probes. Specifically, with SmartDepth, the measurement depths may be automatically adjusted to either 25-65 mm (M1) or 30-70 mm (M2) using the M+ probe, and to either 35-75 mm (XL1), 40-80 mm (XL2) or 45-85 mm (XL3) using the XL+ probe. In comparison, FibroScan without SmartDepth capability includes fixed depth measurements that correspond to the M1 and XL1 range only, for the M+ and XL+ probes, respectively.
The CAPc option was developed to improve the intra-measurements variability of the standard CAP measurements by increasing the collected data used to compute the final CAP value. Specifically, CAPc method estimates CAP based on U/S attenuation measurements captured during the imaging phase over a longer period of time. The CAPc uses the same algorithm to calculate CAP as in the standard CAP method, however, since there are more data points, CAPc is calculated as a mean value rather than the median value as in the standard CAP.
Moreover, the inclusion of the CAPc on the S+ probe allows extending the applicability of CAP for patients with anatomies consistent with the S+ probe. This submission is expanding the indications for use of the system in accordance with the new applicability of the CAP on the S+ probe. Notably, CAP examination in pediatric population was cleared using the M+ probe in the predicate devices (#K200655 and #K181547). Therefore, the candidate and reference devices are substantially equivalent.
# Recognized Consensus Standards Used
Non-clinical testing to assure compliance with acoustic output, biocompatibility, cleaning and disinfection effectiveness as well as thermal, electromagnetic and mechanical safety were performed and have been found to conform to applicable standards. The system complies with the following standards:
- . 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; Edition 2.1 2015.
- NEMA UD: Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment . Revision 3; 2-2004 (R2009).
- . IEC 62127-1: Ultrasonics -- Hydrophones -- Part 1: Measurement and Characterization of Medical Ultrasonic Fields Up To 40 Mhz; Edition 1.1 2013-02.
- . IEC 62127-2: Ultrasonics -- Hydrophones -- Part 2: Calibration for Ultrasonic Fields Up To 40 Mhz; Edition 1.1 2013-02.
- . IEC 62127-03:Ultrasonics -- Hydrophones -- Part 3: Properties of Hydrophones for Ultrasonic Fields Up To 40 Mhz; Edition 1.1 2013-05.
- . IEC 61161: Ultrasonics -- Power Measurement -- Radiation Force Balances and Performance Requirements; Edition 3.0 2013-01.
- . AAMI / ANSI ES60601-1: Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, Mod); 2005/(R) 2012.
{6}------------------------------------------------
- . IEC 60601-1-2: Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-2: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Compatibility -Requirements And Tests; Edition 4: 2014-02.
- . IEC 60601-1-6: Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1-6: General Requirements For Basic Safety And Essential Performance - Collateral Standard: Usability: Edition 3.1 2013-10
- . IEC 62366-1 Edition 1.0 2015-02: Engineering To Medical Devices.
- . IEC 62304: Medical Device Software - Software Life Cycle Processes; First Edition 2006-05, Equivalent to IEC 62304: 2006/A1:2016.
- . ISO 14971 Second: Medical Devices - Application Of Risk Management To Medical Devices: Edition 2007-03-01.
# Intended Use / Indications for Use
The FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630) is intended to provide shear wave speed measurements and estimates of tissue stiffness as well as ultrasound coefficient of attenuation (CAP: Controlled Attenuation Parameter) in internal structures of the body. The Shear wave speed and stiffness measurements may be used as an aid to clinical management of adult patients with liver disease.
The FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630) is indicated for non-invasive measurement in the liver of 50 Hz shear wave speed and estimates of stiffness as well as determining a 3.5 MHz ultrasound coefficient of attenuation (CAP: Controlled Attenuation Parameter).
The shear wave speed and stiffness, and CAP may be used as an aid to diagnosis and monitoring of adult patients with liver disease, as part of an overall assessment of the liver.
Shear wave speed and stiffness, and CAP* may be used as an aid in the clinical management of pediatric patients with liver disease.
FibroScan® 630 (Expert) is also indicated for noninvasive measurement in the spleen of 100 Hz shear wave speed and estimates of stiffness that may be used as an aid to diagnosis, monitoring and clinical management of adult patients with liver disease, as part of an overall assessment of the liver.
*CAP for pediatric patients with liver disease is only available with SmartExam capability on FibroScan® Models: 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630
## Performance Data
The FibroScan CLPC 4.1 effectiveness was evaluated in terms of its bias and precision in measuring liver shear wave speed (m/s), standard CAP, SmartDepth and CAPc, using the S+, M+ and XL+ probes. Direct comparison of the measurement accuracy between the proposed and cleared systems were performed on the same sample of phantoms.
The shear wave speed bias measurement and the precision measurement was evaluated and compared to the corresponding value reported for the predicate device.
{7}------------------------------------------------
Results show that, for liver examination, the bias and precision measurements of the candidate FibroScan® system and the predicate FibroScan® system documented similar performance. Specifically, the ranges of the bias values documented for the candidate are substantially equivalent to the ranqes of the bias values documented for the predicate device (0.5% – 12.6% for the candidate and 2.6% – 8.0% for the predicate) and the precision values documented for the candidate are very similar to the ranges of the precision values documented for the predicate device.
The range of CAP bias and precision values were also measured for the candidate and predicate FibroScan® system, using different configurations (i.e., static testing with single spot measurements, static testing with multiple spot measurements, and continuous dynamic testing with multiple spot measurements on a large surface).
Results of the standard CAP measurement with static single-spot measurements documented similar performance for the liver measurements for the candidate and predicate systems. Specifically, the range of CAP bias values for the predicate device were 17.1% for the M+ probe and 12.9% for the XL+ probe while the corresponding values for the candidate device were 15.3% and 14.1%. The range of CAP precision values for the predicate device were 0.5% for the M+ probe and 1% for the XL+ probe while the corresponding values for the candidate device were 0.5% and 0.7%.
Similarly, results of the standard CAP measurement with static multiple measurements, using a rotating turntable, documented similar performance for the liver measurements. Specifically, the range of CAP bias values for the predicate device were 0.8% for the M+ probe and 16.2% for the XL+ probe while the corresponding values for the candidate device were 0.8% and 12.2%. The range of CAP precision values for the predicate device were 3.2% for the M+ probe and 2.8% for the XL+ probe while the corresponding values for the candidate device were 0.5% and 1.7%.
Results of CAPc using dynamic testing (>200 measurements) on multiple spots demonstrated the range and mean values of CAPc bias were substantially equivalent to the bias of the standard CAP in the candidate device, both as a static single spot measurement and at multiple measurements spots (range of 6.9% - 12.2% for the candidate CAPc dynamic testing vs. 0.8% - 12.2% for the candidate standard CAP static multi-spot vs. 14.1% -15.3% for the candidate standard CAP single spot). The range and mean values of CAPc precision values were also equivalent to the precision of the Standard CAP in the candidate device, both at a static single spot measurement and at multiple measurements spots (range of 0.3% - 2.1% for the candidate CAPc dynamic testing vs. 0.5% - 1.7% for the candidate standard CAP static multi-spot vs. 0.5% - 0.7% for the candidate standard CAP single spot).
The range and mean values of CAPc precision values were equivalent to the precision of the Standard CAP in the candidate device, both as a static single spot measurement and at multiple measurements spots. Moreover, the precision results of the CAPc with the S+ probe (both the S1 and S2 exam) were equivalent to the precision results when using the M+ and XL+ probes.
{8}------------------------------------------------
The bias values for the shear wave speed and standard CAP/CAPc were shown to be comparable (under 5% difference) between all FibroScan systems (FibroScan® 502 Touch, FibroScan® 530 Compact, FibroScan® 430 Mini+ and FibroScan® 630). Therefore, the proposed systems have substantially equivalent effectiveness in measuring shear wave speed and CAP/CAPc bias. In addition, the stiffness and CAP measurement ranges, as for the predicate devices, have been verified on applicable products of the FibroScan family, embedded with the currently submitted software version CLPC 4.1.
As the shear wave speed and stiffness for spleen is only available on FibroScan® 630 Expert and the changes introduced by CLPC 4.1 do not affect the shear wave speed and stiffness for spleen, the bias of the candidate FibroScan® 630 Expert embedded with the current software version CLPC 4.1 were compared to the FibroScan® 630 Expert reference device configuration system (#K200655). Results showed comparable values (under 5% differences). Therefore, the proposed systems have the same effectiveness in measuring spleen shear wave speed bias.
In addition, validation studies were performed on tissue-mimicking calibrated phantoms and on a heterogeneous phantom, in order to estimate the bias, precision, and reproducibility performances of the CAPc and compare its results to standard CAP. Results demonstrated that there was no significant bias between standard CAP and CAPc on phantoms, that the CAPc measurements on the S+ probe are highly correlated with the values measured by the M+ and XL+ probes and within the range of the M+ and XL+ probes, and that there is no significant difference between the CAPc measurements in different depths. Validation testing on heterogeneous phantom demonstrated the CAPc capability to select homogenous tissue, vielding more precise and less varied data.
In summary, the bias and the precision of the shear wave speed and the CAP/CAPc measured by the FibroScan® Family of Products with software version CLPC 4.1 with the SmartExam capability are within the same range as those of the predicate FibroScan® devices and, therefore, are substantially equivalent to the predicate FibroScan® devices cleared in #K200655 and #K181547.
# Clinical Data
Clinical data was submitted to provide validation of the CAPc and SmartDepth capabilities with CLPC 4.1. Specifically, retrospective in-vivo validations of the CAPc in comparison to standard CAP and of LSM using SmartDepth calculation in comparison to the standard fixed depth calculation were performed on data from five studies (two used for CAPc validation and three used for SmartDepth validation). There have been no adverse events nor complications reported for all studies.
The retrospective in-vivo performance of CAPc for steatosis assessment, compared with MRI-PDFF as a reference, was conducted on a total of 195 participants (from two studies). Of total participants, 58% were healthy participants, 50% males and females, age (mean +/- SD for study B085) was 56 (+/- 8). BMI distribution included 1% ≤18.5, 27% 18.5<BMl≤25, 36% 25<BMl≤30, 21% 30<BMl≤35, and 15% >35. Results showed that CAPc is substantially equivalent to the performance of standard CAP. In addition, there was no significant bias between standard CAP
{9}------------------------------------------------
and CAPc but CAPc showed better precision (lower variability) and better robustness. Based on the data comparing the bias, precision and repeatability of CAPc as measured by all three probes, it is therefore concluded that the CAPc can be assessed as reliably with the S+ probe as with the other FibroScan probes.
The retrospective in-vivo performance testing to validate LSM using SmartDepth in comparison to the standard fixed depth calculation, and in comparison to biopsy as a reference, was conducted on a total of 566 participants (from three studies). Of total participants, 32% were healthy participants, 54% males and 46% females, age (mean +/- SD) was 53 (+/- 12). BMI distribution included 4% 18.5<BM≤25, 21% 25<BM≤30, 27% 30<BMl≤35, and 48% >35. Results showed that LSM with SmartDepth were substantially equivalent to the LSM without SmartDepth. Using SmartDepth, the applicability, success rates, consistency, and examination durations showed improvement in comparison to the standard fixed depth.
## Substantial Equivalence Discussion
The FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630) uses the same operating principle and materials, incorporates the same basic design, emits the same energy and acquires the same information as the predicate FibroScan® device (K181547). The updated new software version CLPC 4.1, with SmartExam capability, as well as the use of the CAPc with the S+ probe, do not raise new or different questions of safety or efficacy.
The updated new software version CLPC 4.1, with SmartExam capability, was demonstrated to be substantially equivalent to its predicate device FibroScan® 530 (K181547) based on the aforementioned verification and validation studies. A comparison of the performance of the CAPc with the S+ probe with the M+ and XL+ probes demonstrated the device's safety and effectiveness in measuring CAP for pediatric patients with liver disease.
# Conclusion
The conclusions drawn from the clinical and nonclinical information provided in this submission demonstrate that FibroScan® Family of Products (Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact, 430 Mini+, and 630) with the updated software (CLPC 4.1) is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed device predicate. The FibroScan® Family of Products raises no new or different issues of safety or effectiveness and is substantially equivalent to its predicate and reference devices.
{10}------------------------------------------------
| | FibroScan® Family of Products<br>(Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact,<br>430 Mini+, and 630) | #K200655 :<br>FibroScan® 630 | #K181547 :<br>FibroScan® Family of<br>Products (Models: 502 Touch,<br>530 Compact, And 430 Mini+) |
|--------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Echosens | Echosens | Echosens |
| 510(k) # (Clearance) | N/A | July 16, 2020 | July 8, 2018 |
| Software Version | CLPC 4.1.2 | CLPC 4.0.5 | CLPC 3.2.5 (for FibroScan® 530<br>and 430)<br>CLPC 3.2.2 (for FibroScan®<br>502T) |
| Indications for Use | The FibroScan® Family of Products<br>(Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact,<br>430 Mini+, and 630) is intended to<br>provide shear wave speed<br>measurements and estimates of tissue<br>stiffness as well as ultrasound<br>coefficient of attenuation (CAP:<br>Controlled Attenuation Parameter) in<br>internal structures of the body. The<br>Shear wave speed and stiffness<br>measurements may be used as an aid<br>to clinical management of adult<br>patients with liver disease.<br><br>The FibroScan® Family of Products<br>(Models: 502 Touch, 530 Compact,<br>430 Mini+, and 630) is indicated for<br>non-invasive measurement in the liver<br>of 50 Hz shear wave speed and<br>estimates of stiffness as well as<br>determining a 3.5 MHz ultrasound<br>coefficient of attenuation (CAP:<br>Controlled Attenuation Parameter).<br><br>The shear wave speed and stiffness,<br>and CAP may be used as an aid to<br>diagnosis and monitoring of adult<br>patients with liver disease, as part of<br>an overall assessment of the liver. | The FibroScan® 630 is intended to<br>provide shear wave speed measurements<br>and estimates of<br>tissue stiffness as well as ultrasound<br>coefficient of attenuation (CAP: Controlled<br>Attenuation<br>Parameter) in internal structures of the<br>body. The Shear wave speed and<br>stiffness measurements<br>may be used as an aid to clinical<br>management of adult patients with liver<br>disease.<br><br>FibroScan® 630 is indicated for non-<br>invasive measurement in the liver of 50<br>Hz shear wave speed<br>and estimates of stiffness as well as<br>determining a 3.5 MHz ultrasound<br>coefficient of attenuation<br>(CAP: Controlled Attenuation Parameter).<br><br>The shear wave speed and stiffness, and<br>CAP may be used as an aid to diagnosis<br>and monitoring<br>of adult patients with liver disease, as part<br>of an overall assessment of the liver. | The FibroScan® Family of<br>Products (Models: 502 Touch,<br>530 Compact, and 430 Mini+) is<br>intended to provide 50 Hz shear<br>wave speed measurements and<br>estimates of tissue stiffness as<br>well as 3.5 MHz ultrasound<br>coefficient of attenuation (CAP:<br>Controlled Attenuation<br>Parameter) in internal structures<br>of the body.<br><br>FibroScan® Family of Products<br>(Models: 502 Touch, 530<br>Compact, and 430 Mini+) is<br>indicated for noninvasive<br>measurement in the liver of 50<br>Hz shear wave speed and<br>estimates of stiffness as well as<br>determining a 3.5 MHz<br>ultrasound coefficient of<br>attenuation (CAP: Controlled<br>Attenuation Parameter).<br><br>The shear wave speed and<br>stiffness, and CAP may be used<br>as an aid to diagnosis and<br>monitoring of adult patients with |
| | Shear wave speed and stiffness, and<br>CAP* may be used as an aid in the<br>clinical management of pediatric<br>patients with liver disease.<br>FibroScan® 630 (Expert) is also<br>indicated for noninvasive measurement<br>in the spleen of 100 Hz shear wave<br>speed and estimates of stiffness that<br>may be used as an aid to diagnosis,<br>monitoring and clinical management of<br>adult patients with liver disease, as<br>part of an overall assessment of the<br>liver.<br>*CAP for pediatric patients with liver<br>disease is only available with<br>SmartExam capability on<br>FibroScan® Models: 530 Compact,<br>430 Mini+, and 630 | Shear wave speed and stiffness may be<br>used as an aid in the clinical management<br>of pediatric<br>patients with liver disease.<br>FibroScan® 630 (Expert) is also indicated<br>for noninvasive measurement in the<br>spleen of 100 Hz<br>shear wave speed and estimates of<br>stiffness that may be used as an aid to<br>diagnosis, monitoring<br>and clinical management of adult patients<br>with liver disease, as part of an overall<br>assessment of the liver. | liver disease, as part of an<br>overall assessment of the liver.<br>Shear wave speed and stiffness<br>may be used as an aid to clinical<br>management of pediatric<br>patients with liver disease. |
| Application | Abdominal | Abdominal | Abdominal |
| Imaging Modes | A-mode / M-mode<br>Transient Elastography/ Shear Wave /<br>(CAP™) | A-mode / M-mode<br>Transient Elastography/ Shear Wave /<br>(CAP™) | A-mode / M-mode<br>Transient Elastography/ Shear<br>Wave / (CAP™) |
| Ultrasound | Piezoelectric ultrasound source | Piezoelectric ultrasound source | Piezoelectric ultrasound source |
| Probes | M+-probe (3.5 MHz)<br>XL+ probe (2.5 MHz)<br>S+ probe (5 MHz)<br>(single element ultrasound transducer) | M+-probe (3.5 MHz)<br>XL+ probe (2.5 MHz)<br>S+ probe (5 MHz)<br>(single element ultrasound transducer) | M+-probe (3.5 MHz)<br>XL+ probe (2.5 MHz)<br>S+ probe (5 MHz)<br>(single element ultrasound<br>transducer) |
| Depth Analysis<br>Method | Fixed Depth:<br>S1 exam : 15-40 mm<br>S2 exam : 20-50 mm<br>M exam: 25-65 mm<br>XL exam: 35-75 mm<br>With SmartDepth (Adaptative<br>Depth):<br>M exam: 25-65 mm / 30-70 mm | Fixed Depth:<br>S1 exam : 15-40 mm<br>S2 exam : 20-50 mm<br>M exam: 25-65 mm<br>XL exam: 35-75 mm | Fixed Depth:<br>S1 exam : 15-40 mm<br>S2 exam : 20-50 mm<br>M exam: 25-65 mm<br>XL exam: 35-75 mm |
| | XL exam: 35-75 mm/ 40-80 mm/ 45-85 mm | | |
| B-Mode Ultrasound<br>Localization Probe | ES-C5-2R60S-3 (for FibroScan® 630 Expert) | ES-C5-2R60S-3 (for FibroScan® 630 Expert) | N/A |
| VCTE™ Mode | Shear wave speed measurements and<br>tissue stiffness | Shear wave speed measurements and<br>tissue stiffness | Shear wave speed<br>measurements and tissue<br>stiffness |
| VCTE™ Range<br>(Liver) | Shear wave speed (0.8-5.0 m/s)<br>Stiffness (2.0-75 kPa) | Shear wave speed (0.8-5.0 m/s)<br>Stiffness (2.0-75 kPa) | Shear wave speed (0.8-5.0 m/s)<br>Stiffness (2.0-75 kPa) |
| VCTE™ Range<br>(Spleen) | For FibroScan® 630 Expert :<br>Shear wave speed (1.4-5.8 m/s)<br>Stiffness (6.0-100 kPa) | For FibroScan® 630 Expert :<br>Shear wave speed (1.4-5.8 m/s)<br>Stiffness (6.0-100 kPa) | N/A |
| VCTE™ Display<br>(Liver) | Shear wave speed and stiffness<br>medians and Interquartile range (IQR)<br>and IQR/median ratio | Shear wave speed and stiffness medians<br>and Interquartile range (IQR) and<br>IQR/median ratio | Shear wave speed and stiffness<br>medians and Interquartile range<br>(IQR) and IQR/median ratio |
| VCTE™ Display<br>(Spleen) | For FibroScan® 630 :<br>Shear wave speed and stiffness<br>medians and Interquartile range (IQR) | Shear wave speed and stiffness medians<br>and Interquartile range (IQR) | N/A…
Predicate graph will load when search results are available.
Embedding visualization will load when search results are available.
PDF viewer will load when search results are available.
Loading panels...
Select an item from Submissions
Click any panel, subpart, regulation, product code, or device to see details here.
Section Matches
Results will appear here.
Product Code Matches
Results will appear here.
Special Control Matches
Results will appear here.
Loading collections...
Loading
My Alerts
You will receive email notifications based on the filters and frequency you set for each alert.
Sort by:
Create Alert
Search Filters
Agent Token
Create a read-only bearer token for Claude, ChatGPT, or other agents that can call HTTP APIs.
Copy this now. It will not be shown again.
Connected apps
Apps you authorized through browser sign-in. Disconnecting revokes their access immediately.
Learn the FDA Browser
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.