K220993 · Konica Minolta, Inc. · IYN · Jun 23, 2022 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K220993
Device Name
Ultrasound System SONIMAGE MX1
Applicant
Konica Minolta, Inc.
Product Code
IYN · Radiology
Decision Date
Jun 23, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1550
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Ultrasound System SONIMAGE MX1 and its transducers are products designed to collect ultrasonic image data of the human body for diagnostic purposes. The system employs the ultrasonic pulse-echo method to visualize the anatomic structures, characteristics, and dynamics of the human body, and using an image display, Doppler display and/or Doppler sound, offers a procedure applied to the human body for medical diagnosis or examination. The range of intended clinical applications is same as other conventional ultrasound imaging systems for general purpose, such as small parts, abdomen, musculoskeletal, cardiac, and peripheral vascular. This device is intended for use in healthcare facilities, such as health clinics and hospitals. Intended user for the device are physician, sonographer, and other trained qualified healthcare professionals.
Device Story
Portable diagnostic ultrasound system; collects ultrasonic image data via pulse-echo method; transducers contact body surface to visualize internal anatomy/dynamics. Operates in B-mode, M-mode, Color/Power/PW/CW Doppler modes. Used in clinics/hospitals by physicians/sonographers. Features include Vascular NAVI for blood flow parameter optimization, iXRET for resolution enhancement, and needle visualization. Outputs displayed on system monitor; supports DICOM storage/worklist, wireless/wired LAN connectivity, and external recording. Assists clinicians in medical diagnosis and examination; benefits patients through non-invasive imaging.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data was required to demonstrate substantial equivalence. Compliance with safety and performance standards (IEC 60601 series, NEMA UD 2) and risk management activities were used to validate the device.
Technological Characteristics
Portable ultrasound system; electronic linear, convex, and sector scanning. Modes: B, M, Color/Power/PW/CW Doppler. Connectivity: Ethernet, USB-WiFi (WPA/WPA2/WEP). Power: Battery/AC. Software: IEC 62304 compliant. Includes ECG trigger, biopsy adapters, and acoustic standoff. Sterilization: Transducers contact body surface (standard clinical cleaning).
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging of human body structures, characteristics, and dynamics. Clinical applications include small parts, abdomen, musculoskeletal, cardiac, and peripheral vascular. Intended for use by physicians, sonographers, and trained healthcare professionals in clinics and hospitals.
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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Konica Minolta, Inc. % Jan Maniscalco Director of QA/RA Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc. 411 Newark-Pompton Turnpike WAYNE NJ 07470
Re: K220993
Trade/Device Name: Ultrasound System SONIMAGE MX1 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYN, IYO, ITX Dated: March 31, 2022 Received: April 4, 2022
Dear Jan Maniscalco:
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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Sincerely,
For
Michael D. O'Hara, Ph.D. Deputy Director DHT 8C: Division of Radiological Imaging and Radiation Therapy Devices OHT8: Office of Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K220993
Device Name Ultrasound System SONIMAGE MX1
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Ultrasound System SONIMAGE MX1 and its transducers are products designed to collect ultrasonic image data of the human body for diagnostic purposes. The system employs the ultrasonic pulse-echo method to visualize the anatomic structures, characteristics, and dynamics of the human body, and using an image display, Doppler display and/or Doppler sound, offers a procedure applied to the human body for medical diagnosis or examination.
The range of intended clinical applications is same as other conventional ultrasound imaging systems for general purpose, such as small parts, abdomen, musculoskeletal, cardiac, and peripheral vascular.
This device is intended for use in healthcare facilities, such as health clinics and hospitals.
Intended user for the device are physician, sonographer, and other trained qualified healthcare professionals.
Modes of operation include B-mode, PWD-mode, CWD-mode, Color Doppler-mode, Power Dopplermode, and their Combined mode.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# 510(k) Summary
## K220993
| Company: | KONICA MINOLTA, INC.<br>1 Sakura-machi, Hino-shi, Tokyo 191-8511, Japan | | |
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| Contact: | Tsutomu Fukui<br>Senior Manager of Regulatory & QMS Division<br>Quality Assurance Operations, Healthcare Business Unit<br>Telephone: +81 42 589 8429<br>Email: tsutomu.fukui1@konicaminolta.com | | |
| Date Prepared: | June 22, 2022 | | |
| Device Name: | Ultrasound System SONIMAGE MX1 | | |
| Common Name: | Diagnostic Ultrasound System and Transducers | | |
| Regulation Name(s): | Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System | (21 CFR 892.1550) | |
| | Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System | (21 CFR 892.1560) | |
| | Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer | (21 CFR 892.1570) | |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II | | |
| Product Code(s): | IYN, IYO, ITX | | |
| Predicate Device: | K180084 - Ultrasound System SONIMAGE MX1 | | |
| Reference Device: | K182153 - Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1 | | |
#### Device Description
The Ultrasound System SONIMAGE MX1 is a portable diagnostic ultrasound system for general purposes. The system provides ultrasound imaging information such as used for the purpose of diagnosing the human body, which visually represents the internal geometry, characteristics and dynamics of the human body, and transmits / receives ultrasound waves to obtain image data of the visual representation.
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This system provides ultrasound images in conventional modes of B-mode, M-mode, Color Doppler-mode, Power Doppler-mode, PW Doppler-mode and CW Doppler-mode.
The optional items are available, such as a Cradle, a Three port probe unit, an Additional Battery, and a Foot Switch with dual/triple pedals.
The system can be connected to LAN through the wired Ethernet and, is also capable of wireless LAN with the OTS USB-WiFi adapter supporting security of WPA/WPA2 and WEP.
This system conforms to Real Time Display of Thermal and Mechanical Output Indices on Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment (Track 3). Transducers have their own characteristic applications and are brought into contact with the body surface.
#### Indications for Use
The Ultrasound System SONIMAGE MX1 and its transducers are products designed to collect ultrasonic image data of the human body for diagnostic purposes. The system employs the ultrasonic pulse-echo method to visualize the anatomic structures, characteristics, and dynamics of the human body, and using an image display, Doppler display and/or Doppler sound, offers a procedure applied to the human body for medical diagnosis or examination.
The range of intended clinical applications is same as other conventional ultrasound imaging systems for general purpose, such as small parts, abdomen, musculoskeletal, cardiac, and peripheral vascular.
This device is intended for use in healthcare facilities, such as health clinics and hospitals.
Intended user for the device are physician, sonographer, and other trained qualified healthcare professionals.
Modes of operation include B-mode, M-mode, PWD-mode, CWD-mode, Color Dopplermode, Power Doppler-mode, and their Combined mode.
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## Comparison Table
The comparison to the predicate devices was summarized in the table blow.
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
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| Device Name | Ultrasound System SONIMAGE MX1 | Ultrasound System SONIMAGE MX1 |
| 510(K) # | K220993 | K180084 |
| Indications<br>for Use | The Ultrasound System SONIMAGE MX1<br>and its transducers are products designed<br>to collect ultrasonic image data of the<br>human body for diagnostic purposes. The<br>system employs the ultrasonic pulse-echo<br>method to visualize the anatomic<br>structures, characteristics, and dynamics<br>of the human body, and using an image<br>display, Doppler display and/or Doppler<br>sound, offers a procedure applied to the<br>human body for medical diagnosis or<br>examination.<br>The range of intended clinical<br>applications is same as other<br>conventional ultrasound imaging systems<br>for general purpose, such as small parts,<br>abdomen, musculoskeletal, cardiac, and<br>peripheral vascular.<br>This device is intended for use in<br>healthcare facilities, such as health clinics<br>and hospitals.<br>Intended user for the device are<br>physician, sonographer, and other trained<br>qualified healthcare professionals. | The Ultrasound System SONIMAGE MX1<br>and its transducers are products<br>designed to collect ultrasonic image data<br>of the human body for diagnostic<br>purposes. The system employs the<br>ultrasonic pulse-echo method to<br>visualize the anatomic structures,<br>characteristics, and dynamics of the<br>human body, and using an image display,<br>Doppler display and/or Doppler sound,<br>offers a procedure applied to the human<br>body for medical diagnosis or<br>examination. The range of intended<br>clinical applications is same as other<br>conventional ultrasound imaging systems<br>for general purpose, such as small parts,<br>abdomen, musculoskeletal, and<br>peripheral vascular. |
| | Modes of operation include B-mode, M-<br>mode, PWD-mode, CWD-mode, Color<br>Doppler-mode, Power Doppler-mode,<br>and their Combined mode. | *The transducer functions tables<br>include; B-mode, PWD-mode, Color<br>Doppler-mode, Power Doppler-mode,<br>and their Combined mode. |
| 510(k) Track | Track 3 | Track 3 |
| Scanning<br>Method | Electronic Linear<br>Electronic Convex<br>Electronic Sector | Electronic Linear<br>Electronic Convex |
| Modes of<br>operation | · B (2D)-mode<br>· M-mode | · B (2D)-mode<br>· Color Flow-mode |
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
| Device Name | Ultrasound System SONIMAGE MX1 | Ultrasound System SONIMAGE MX1 |
| 510(K) # | K220993 | K180084 |
| | • w/Anatomical M mode<br>• Color Flow-mode<br>• Power Doppler-mode<br>• PW Doppler-mode<br>• CW Doppler-mode<br>• Combination (BM, BD, Bc, BcD) | • Power Doppler-mode<br>• PW Doppler-mode<br>• Combination (BD, Bc, BcD) |
| Transducer | • CONVEX PROBE C5-2<br>• CONVEX PROBE MC10-3<br>• LINEAR PROBE L14-4<br>• LINEAR PROBE L11-3<br>• LINEAR PROBE L18-4<br>• LINEAR PROBE HL18-4<br>• SECTOR PROBE S4-2 | • CONVEX PROBE C5-2<br>• CONVEX PROBE MC10-3<br>• LINEAR PROBE L14-4<br>• LINEAR PROBE L11-3 |
| Function | • Needle Visualization<br>(Simple Needle Visualization)<br>• Auto IMT<br>• Wireless LAN<br>• RA Workflow<br>• Anti -Virus<br>• DICOM Storage<br>• DICOM Worklist<br>• Internal Storage Encryption<br>• Library<br>• Shared Library<br>• ECG Function<br>• Vascular NAVI<br>• Image improvement (iXRET)<br>• Camera Function<br>• Direct Recording | • Needle Visualization<br>(Simple Needle Visualization)<br>• Auto IMT<br>• Wireless LAN<br>• RA Workflow<br>• Anti -Virus<br>• DICOM Storage<br>• DICOM Worklist<br>• Library |
| Optional kit | Biopsy Adapters<br>Acoustic standoff<br>Reference Signal Unit (ECG Trigger) | Biopsy Adapters<br>Acoustic standoff |
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The following technological differences exist between the subject and predicate devices:
- Addition of M-mode and CW Doppler-mode (K182153). -
- -Addition of Transducers: Linear probe L18-4 (K142197), HL18-4 (K162065) and Sector probe S4-2 (K151060).
- ECG Function, which was already cleared on the reference device (K151060). -
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- -Shared Library Function: To save the still images and video/audio clips in the shared folder.
- Vascular NAVI: To simplify vascular ultrasound by adjusted optimized parameters for blood flow evaluation.
- iXRET (EXtended Resolution Enhancement Technology): To improve resolution while maintaining frame rate.
- Camera Function: To simultaneously display ultrasonic images from a -USB-connected WEB Camera.
- -Direct Recording Function: To save the still images and clip files to external storage media.
## Performance Data
The Ultrasound System SONIMAGE MX1 is designed to comply with the following standards:
- AAMI ANSI ES60601-1:2005/(R) 2012 and A1:2012, C1:2009/(R)2012 and • A2:2010/(R)2012 (Consolidated Text); Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance (IEC 60601-1:2005, MOD)
- IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 4.0 2014-02; Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests
- IEC 60601-1-6 Edition 3.2 2020-07 CONSOLIDATED VERSION; Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability
- IEC 60601-2-37 Edition 2.1 2015; Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-37: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment
- IEC 62359 Edition 2.1 2017-09 CONSOLIDATED VERSION; Ultrasonics Field characterization - Test methods for the determination of thermal and mechanical indices related to medical diagnostic ultrasonic fields
- NEMA UD 2-2004 (R2009); Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment Revision 3
- IEC 62304 Edition 1.1 2015-06 CONSOLIDATED VERSION; Medical device software -• Software life cycle processes
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FDA guidance document "Marketing Clearance of Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems and Transducers", issued on June 27, 2019 was referenced for this submission, along with "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices Document" issued on May 11, 2005. Additionally, cybersecurity documentation, per the FDA guidance document "Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices" issued on October 18, 2018 was also included in this submission, along with "Design Considerations and Premarket Submission Recommendations for Interoperable Medical Devices", issued on September 6, 2017.
Risk Analysis and verification and validation activities demonstrate that the established specifications for these devices have been met. The results of risk management did not require clinical studies to demonstrate the substantial equivalency of the proposed device.
#### Conclusion
The Ultrasound System SONIMAGE MX1 has the same intended use and the cardiac extended indications for use, technological characteristics, and principle of operations. The technological differences raised no new issues of safety or effectiveness as compared to its predicate device (K180084). Performance tests demonstrate that the Ultrasound System SONIMAGE MX1 performs according to specifications and functions as intended.
Therefore, as for our conclusion, the Ultrasound System SONIMAGE MX1 is substantially equivalent to the predicate device and presents no new questions of safety or effectiveness.
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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.
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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.