P12 Elite Series Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System
Applicant
Sonoscape Medical Corp.
Product Code
IYN · Radiology
Decision Date
Sep 15, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1550
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The P12 Elite Series Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System is a general-purpose ultrasonic imaging instrument intended for use by a qualified and trained physician for ultrasound imaging, measurement, display and analysis of the human body and fluid, which is intended to be used in a hospital or medical clinic. The system is applicable for people who need clinical ultrasound examination. Age, weight, health condition and race are unlimited. The system is intended for use in the following clinical applications: Fetal, Abdominal, Pediatric, Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid), Cephalic (neonatal and adult), Trans-rectal, Trans-vaginal, Peripheral Vascular, Cerebral Vascular, Musculo-skeletal (Conventional and Superficial), Cardiac (pediatric and adult), Trans-esoph (Cardiac), Laparoscopic, OB/ Gyn and Urology.
Device Story
Mobile, software-controlled diagnostic ultrasound system; utilizes various probes (linear, convex, phased array) to transmit ultrasonic energy into patient body; processes received echoes to generate real-time images of anatomic structures and fluid flow. Used in hospitals/clinics by trained physicians. Supports multiple imaging modes: B, M, PW/CW Doppler, Color/Power Doppler, Tissue Harmonic, Elastography, Contrast, and 3D/4D. Includes automated measurement/analysis tools (e.g., Auto OB, Auto NT, Auto EF, Auto bladder, Auto IMT, S-Fetus) and accessibility functions (S-MSK, Sono-help, Sono-Assistant, Sono-Synch). Clinician reviews images/measurements on integrated LCD monitor; user retains control to edit, accept, or reject automated results. Facilitates clinical diagnosis and patient management.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only, including electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), acoustic output (IEC 60601-2-37, AIUM/NEMA UD 2), and software verification/validation (IEC 62304). Phantom tests performed to verify design specifications.
Technological Characteristics
Mobile console with touch screen, keyboard, and color LCD monitor. Supports linear, convex, and phased array probes. Energy source: electrical. Connectivity: standard ultrasound system interfaces. Software-controlled. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-5/10. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-37, AIUM/NEMA UD 2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for clinical ultrasound examination of patients of all ages, weights, health conditions, and races. Applications include fetal, abdominal, pediatric, small organ, cephalic, trans-rectal, trans-vaginal, peripheral/cerebral vascular, musculoskeletal, cardiac, laparoscopic, OB/Gyn, and urology.
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.
Predicate Devices
P60 Series Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System (K171000)
Reference Devices
S60 Elite Series/S70 Series Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System (K201059)
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Sonoscape Medical Corp. % Toki Wu Regulatory Affairs Manager Room 201&202, 12th Building, Shenzhen Software Park Phase II 1 Keji Middle 2nd Road, Yuehai Subdistrict, Nanshan Shenzhen, Guangdong 518057 CHINA
Re: K221089
Trade/Device Name: P12 Elite Series Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYN, IYO, ITX Dated: August 10, 2022 Received: August 15, 2022
Dear Toki Wu:
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,
Yanna Kang, Ph.D.
Assistant Director Mammography and Ultrasound Team 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) K221089
#### Device Name
P12 Elite Series Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The P12 Elite Series Digital Color Doppler Utrasound System (P12 Exp, P12 Elite, P12 Pro, R12, P12N, P11 Exp, P11 Elite, P11 Pro, R11, P11N, P10 Eirte, P10N, R10, P9 Eirte, M11,R9) is a general-purpose ultrasonic imaging instrument intended for use by a qualified and trained physician for ultrasound imaging, measurement, display and analysis of the human body and fluid, which is intended to be used in a hospital or medical clinic. The system is applicable for people who need clinical ultrasound examination. Age, weight, health condition and race are unlimited. The system is intended for use in the following clinical applications: Fetal, Abdominal, Pediatric, Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid), Cephalic (neonatal and adult), Trans-rectal, Trans-vaginal, Peripheral Vascular, Cerebral Vascular, Musculo-skeletal (Conventional and Superficial), Cardiac (pediatric and adult), Trans-esoph (Cardiac), Laparoscopic, OB/ Gyn and Urology.
Modes of operation include: B, M, PW Doppler, CW Doppler, Color M Doppler, Power Doppler, Directional Power Doppler, Tissue Harmonic Imaging, Tissue Doppler Imaging mode, Elastography, Contrast and Combined modes: B/M, B/PWD, B/THI, M/Color Doppler, B/Color Doppler/PWD, B/Power Doppler/PWD.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# 510(k) Summary K221089
### 1. Submitter [21 CFR807.92 (a) (1)]
| Submitter: | SONOSCAPE MEDICAL CORP. | | | | |
|-----------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|--|--|
| Address: | Room 201 & 202, 12th Building, Shenzhen Software Park Phase II, 1<br>Keji Middle 2nd Road, Yuehai Subdistrict, Nanshan District,<br>Shenzhen, 518057, Guangdong, China | | | | |
| Contact Person: | Toki Wu | | | | |
| Tel: | +86 755 26722890 | | | | |
| Fax: | +86 755 26722850 | | | | |
| Email: | ra@sonoscape.net | | | | |
| Date Prepared | September 15, 2022 | | | | |
# 2. Device [21 CFR807.92 (a) (2)]
| Trade Name: | P12 Elite Series Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System |
|--------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Models: | P12 Elite, P12 Exp, P12 Pro, R12, P12N, P11 Exp, P11 Elite, P11<br>Pro, R11, P11N, P10 Elite, P10N, R10, P9 Elite, M11, R9 |
| Common Name: | Diagnostic Ultrasound System and Transducers |
Classification Regulatory:
| | | CFR Number | Product Code |
|-------------------------------------------------------|-----------|------------|--------------|
| Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System<br>(Primary) | | 892.1550 | 90-IYN |
| Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System | | 892.1560 | 90-IYO |
| Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer | | 892.1570 | 90-ITX |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology | | |
| Device Class: | II | | |
# 3. Predicate Device(s) [21 CFR 807.92(a) (3)]
The identified predicate device within this submission is as follows:
| Type | Manufacturer | Device | 510 (K) Number |
|--------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|----------------|
| Primary Predicate Device | SONOSCAPE<br>MEDICAL<br>CORP. | P60 Series Digital Color<br>Doppler Ultrasound System | K171000 |
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| Reference | SONOSCAPE | S60 Elite Series/S70 Series K201059 |
|-----------|------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| Devices | MEDICAL<br>CORP. | Digital Color Doppler<br>Ultrasound System |
#### 4. Device Description [21 CFR 807.92(a) (4)]
This SonoScape P12 Elite Series Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System is an integrated preprogrammed color ultrasound imaging system, capable of producing high detail resolution intended for clinical diagnostic imaging applications.
The basic principle is that system transmits ultrasonic energy into patient body and implements post processing of received echoes to generate onscreen display of anatomic structures and fluid flow within the body.
This system is a Track 3 device that employs a wide array of probes that include linear array, convex array and phased array.
This system consists of a mobile console with touch screen and keyboard control panel, power supply module, color LCD monitor and optional probes.
This system is a mobile, general purpose, software controlled, color diagnostic ultrasound system. Its basic function is to acquire ultrasound data and to display the image in B-Mode (including Tissue Harmonic Image), M-Mode, TDI, Color-Flow Doppler, Pulsed Wave Doppler, Continued Wave Doppler, Power Doppler and Directional Power Doppler Imaging, or the combination of these modes, Contrast Imaging, Elastography, 3D/4D.
#### 5. Intended Use [21 CFR 807.92(a) (5)]
The P12 Elite Series Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System is a general-purpose ultrasonic imaging instrument intended for use by a qualified and trained physician for ultrasound imaging, measurement, display and analysis of the human body and fluid, which is intended to be used in a hospital or medical clinic. The system is applicable for people who need clinical ultrasound examination. Age, weight, health condition and race are unlimited.
The system is intended for use in the following clinical applications: Fetal, Abdominal, Pediatric, Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid), Cephalic (neonatal and adult), Trans-rectal, Trans-vaginal, Peripheral Vascular, Cerebral Vascular, Musculo-skeletal (Conventional and Superficial), Cardiac (pediatric and adult), Trans-esoph (Cardiac), Laparoscopic, OB/Gyn and Urology.
Modes of operation include: B, M, PW Doppler, CW Doppler, Color Doppler, Color M Doppler, Power Doppler, Directional Power Doppler, Tissue Harmonic Imaging, Tissue
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Doppler Imaging, 3D/4D Imaging mode, Elastography, Contrast and Combined modes: B/M. B/PWD, B/THI, M/Color M. B/Color Doppler, B/Color Doppler/PWD, B/Power Doppler/PWD.
### 6. Comparison with the Predicate device [21 CFR 807.92(a) (6)]
P12 Elite Series Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System is comparable with and substantially equivalent to the predicate device:
| Type | Manufacturer | Device | 510 (K) Number |
|--------------------------|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|
| Primary Predicate Device | SONOSCAPE MEDICAL CORP. | P60 Series Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System | K171000 |
| Reference Devices | SONOSCAPE MEDICAL CORP. | S60 Elite Series/S70 Series Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System | K201059 |
P12 Elite Series Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System has almost the same intended uses, complies with the same regulation and safety standards, has the consistent acoustic output levels, has similar probes and technical characteristics with the predicate device legally marketed P60 Series (K171000).
#### Intended Use Comparison:
Compared with the predicate device P60 Series (K171000), the Subject Device P12 Elite Series has almost the same intended use. There are some additional information for subject device, including patient population and use environment, but all of them are also the same between the subject device and the primary predicate device.
#### Regulation and Safety Standards Comparison:
Compared with the predicate device P60 Series (K171000), the Subject Device P12 Elite Series comply with the same regulation and safety standards.
#### Acoustic Output Levels Comparison:
Compared with the predicate device P60 Series (K171000), the Subject Device P12 Elite Series have the consistent acoustic output levels.
#### Probes Comparison:
Compared with the predicate device P60 Series (K171000), the Subject Device P12 Elite Series have the similar probes. There are seven new probes, including C1-5, C361, 2P1, 3P-A, L741, L752 and 10L1; except the probe C1-5, all the others have been cleared with other Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound Systems manufactured by
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SONOSCAPE MEDICAL CORP., such as P10 Series (K173058), P20 Series (K172993), S22 Series (K142815) and etc.
The new probe C1-5 has the same technical characteristics as the probe 3C-A, including probe type, central frequency, indications for use, operation mode, functions, material and manufacturing process. There is only small difference in size, which doesn't affect the safety, effectiveness and clinical use. There is no new risk raised in safety and effectiveness of the new probes. Therefore they can be considered Substantially Equivalent in safety and effectiveness, so the SE is not affected.
#### Biopsy bracket Comparison:
Compared with the predicate device P60 Series (K171000), the Subject Device P12 Elite Series have seven new biopsy brackets NGBC1-5, NGBC361, NGB2P1, NGB3P-A, NGBL741-2, NGBL752 and NGB10L1-2. Except the biopsy brackets NGBC1-5, NGBL741-2 and NGB10L1-2, all the others have been cleared in P10 Series and P20 Series Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System (K173058, K172993), manufactured by SONOSCAPE MEDICAL CORP.
Compared with NGB3C-A, the new biopsy brackets NGBC1-5, NGBL741-2 and NGB10L1-2 have the same material, manufacturing process and reprocessing procedures, and have similar design and appearance; there is only small difference in the size between them, which doesn't affect reprocessing procedures. There is no new risk raised in safety and effectiveness of the new biopsy brackets. Therefore they can be considered Substantially Equivalent in safety and effectiveness, so the SE is not affected.
#### Technical Characteristics Comparison:
Compared with the predicate device P60 Series (K171000), the Subject Device P12 Elite Series have almost the same main technical features, including Design, Operation Controls, Operation Mode, Display Modes and Power Supply.
Compared with the predicate device P60 Series (K171000), the Subject Device P12 Elite Series have some newly added features in Function, including contrast imaging, S-Live/S-Live Silhouette, S-Depth, SR Flow, Auto Face, FreeVue and S-Fetus, which are the same as or similar with the imaging functions of the reference device S60 Elite Series/S70 Series Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System (K201059); at the same time, the Subject Device P12 Elite Series have four accessibility functions, including S-MSK, Sono-help, Sono-Assistant and Sono-Synch, which is an assistant function or
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used for teaching purpose.
Compared with the predicate device P60 Series (K171000), the Subject Device P12 Elite Series have some new features (Measurement Items), including AVC Follicle, Auto OB. Auto NT. Auto EF, Auto bladder, Auto IMT and S-Fetus, which are the same as or equivalent with the measurement functions of the reference device S60 Elite Series/S70 Series Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System (K201059). The end user can edit, accept, or reject the measurements and can modify the measurement results at any point. The final output and its accuracy is controlled by the end user.
The differences in function and measurement items will not raise new risk and different questions of safety and effectiveness. Therefore they can be considered Substantially Equivalent in safety and effectiveness, the SE is not affected.
#### Summary of the comparison
Compared with the predicate device legally marketed SonoScape P60 Series (K171000) and S60 Elite Series/S70 Series Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System (K201059), the subject device (P12 Elite Series Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System) are all analyzed with the predicate device. The comparison showed that they can be considered Substantially Equivalent in safety and effectiveness. There is no new risk raised, and the SE is not affected.
#### 7. Non-Clinical Tests [21 CFR 807.92(b) (1)]
Non-clinical testing to assure compliance with electrical, mechanical, thermal and electromagnetic compatibility safety, acoustic output and biocompatibility were performed and have been found to conform to applicable standards. The P12 Elite Series has been designed and manufactured to meet the following standards:
IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012, Medical Electrical Equipment- Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance [08/20/2012];
IEC 60601-1-2:2014, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2 General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests [2014-02];
IEC 60601-2-37:2015 Medical Electrical Equipment-Part 2-37: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment [Edition 2.1, 2015]:
ISO 10993-5:2009, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices, Part 5-Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity [06/01/2009]:
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ISO 10993-10:2010, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices- Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization [08/01/2010]:
AIUM/NEMA UD 2:2004 (R2009), Acoustic output measurement standard for diagnostic ultrasound equipment [08/21/2009].
The Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System is verified through the relevant summarized information as followed:
| Performance test | Testing protocols and fail/acceptance criteria | Testing results |
|--------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|
| Electrical safety testing | IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012 | Passed |
| EMC testing | IEC 60601-1-2:2014 | Passed |
| Acoustic testing | IEC 60601-2-37:2007+A1:2015<br>AIUM/NEMA UD 2:2004 (R2009) | Passed |
| Software Verification and Validation | IEC 62304:2006 +A1:2015 | Passed |
Laboratory tests (including Phantom tests) were conducted to verify that the P12 Elite Series met all design specifications and the P12 Elite Series conformed to applicable medical device standards.
#### 8. Clinical Test [21 CFR 807.92(b) (2)]
No clinical testing was required.
## 9. Substantially Equivalent Conclusions [21 CFR 807.92(b) (3)]
In accordance with the 21 CFR Part 807 and based on the information provided in this premarket notification, SONOSCAPE MEDICAL CORP. concludes that P12 Elite Series Digital Color Doppler Ultrasound System is substantially equivalent to the predicate device with regard to safety and effectiveness.
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