KOLO Evolution XHD Series Ultrasound Diagnostic System
Applicant
Kolo Medical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
Product Code
IYN · Radiology
Decision Date
Sep 12, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1550
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Evolution XHD Series Ultrasound Diagnostic System is a high frequency general-purpose ultrasound system. It is intended for use by, or under the direction of a qualified and trained physician for ultrasound imaging, measurement, display and analysis of the human body and fluid. The device is intended for use in a hospital environment.
Device Story
High-frequency, software-controlled ultrasound diagnostic system; laptop console with integrated keyboard and LCD display. Uses linear array transducers (15-50MHz) to acquire real-time ultrasound data; main unit processes acoustic signals and displays images. Operated by qualified physicians in hospital environments. Supports B-mode, Color Doppler, Power Doppler, and PW Doppler. Provides measurement tools (distance, area, volume, angle, length trace, curve). Output used by clinicians for diagnostic imaging and analysis of human body and fluid. Benefits include high-resolution imaging for various clinical applications; 128 transmit channels provide improved image quality compared to predicate.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including acoustic output, biocompatibility (ISO 10993), electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-1-2), and performance verification.
Technological Characteristics
Laptop-based ultrasound console; 128 transmit/64 receive digital channels. Transducers: 256-element linear array (15-50MHz). Materials meet ISO 10993-1. Connectivity: DICOM 3.0. Power: Integrated battery or external supply. Software: IEC 62304 compliant. Safety standards: ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-2-37, IEC 60601-1-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients for ultrasound imaging, measurement, and analysis in clinical applications including: Pediatric, Small parts (breast, thyroid, testicles, prostate), Peripheral vessel, Dermatological, Musculoskeletal (conventional), and Musculoskeletal (superficial).
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
FUJIFILM SonoSite Vevo MD Imaging System (K190476)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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September 12, 2022
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Kolo Medical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd % Mike Su RA Manager Room 303-305 and 504. Building A5, No. 218 Xinghu Street Suzhou. Jiangsu 215123 CHINA
#### Re: K221568
Trade/Device Name: Evolution XHD Series Ultrasound Diagnostic Systems Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYN, ITX, IYO Dated: August 12, 2022 Received: August 15, 2022
#### Dear Mike Su:
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 DHT8C: 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
Enclosure
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K221568
Device Name
Evolution XHD Series Ultrasound Diagnostic System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Evolution XHD Series Ultrasound Diagnostic System is a high frequency general-purpose ultrasound system. It is intended for use by, or under the direction of a qualified and trained physician for ultrasound imaging, measurement, display and analysis of the human body and fluid. The device is intended for use in a hospital environment.
The systems support the following clinical applications:
The Evolution XHD Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System is applicable for adult and pediatric. It is intended for use in Pediatric, Small parts (breast, thyroid, testicles, prostate), Peripheral vessel, Dermatological, Musculoskeletal (conventional), Musculoskeletal (superficial).
Modes of operation include: B Mode, Color Doppler, Power Doppler, Combined modes: B+Color Doppler, B+Power Doppler, B+PW Doppler.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | <span> <span style="padding-right: 20px;"> <span style="vertical-align: middle;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> <span> <span style="vertical-align: middle;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </span> |
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#### 510(k) Summary K221568
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided:
| Date Prepared: | Aug 11, 2022 |
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| Manufacturer: | Kolo Medical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd |
| | Room 303-305 and 504, Building A5, No. 218 |
| | Xinghu Street, Biobay, Industry Park, China |
| | (Jiangsu) Pilot Free Trade Zone, Suzhou, |
| | 215123 Jiangsu, P.R. China |
| Contact Person: | Mike SU |
| | Regulatory Affair Mananger |
| | Kolo Medical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd |
| | Tel: (+86) 13862426770 |
| | mike@kolomedical.com |
#### ldentification of the Device:
| Proprietary/Trade Name: | KOLO Evolution XHD Series |
|-------------------------|------------------------------|
| Classification Name: | Ultrasound Diagnostic System |
| Regulatory Number: | 21 CFR 892.1550, 1560, 1570 |
| Product Code: | IYN, ITX, IYO |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Review Panel: | Radiology |
#### Identification of the Legally Marketed Predicate Device:
| Trade Name: | FUJIFILM SonoSite Vevo MD Imaging System |
|--------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Classification Name: | Ultrasound Diagnostic System |
| Regulatory Number: | 21 CFR 892.1550, 1560, 1570 |
| Product Code: | IYN, ITX, IYO |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Review Panel: | Radiology |
| Submitter/510(k) Holder: | FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. |
| Clearance: | K190476 (cleared March 15, 2019) |
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### Device Description:
The Evolution XHD Series device is a high frequency general purpose, software controlled, diagnostic imaging system used to acquire and display high-resolution, real-time ultrasound data. The Evolution XHD Series device is comprised of transducers responsible for ultrasound signal generation, and a main unit that controls the transducers, processes the acoustic data, and processes and displays images.
The main unit is a laptop ultrasound console with integrated keyboard, a color video LCD type display and operates from an integrated battery or separate power supply/charger.
Evolution XHD Ultrasound Diagnostic System integrated 4 linear probe transducers: L22-8 K2, L28-12K2, L38-22K2, L62-38K2.
| Probe Model | Probe Type | Intended Use | Applicable<br>Body Part |
|-------------|------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| L22-8K2 | Linear | Pediatric,<br>Dermatological,<br>Small parts (breast, thyroid, testicles,<br>prostate),<br>musculoskeletal (conventional),<br>musculoskeletal (superficial),<br>Peripheral vessels | Surface |
| L28-12K2 | Linear | Pediatric,<br>Dermatological,<br>Small parts (breast, thyroid, testicles,<br>prostate),<br>musculoskeletal (superficial),<br>Peripheral vessels | Surface |
Intend use of each probe on Evolution XHD Ultrasound Diagnostic System listed as below table:
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### 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
| L38-22K2 | Linear | Pediatric,<br>Dermatological,<br>musculoskeletal (superficial),<br>Peripheral vessels | Surface |
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| L62-38K2 | Linear | Pediatric,<br>Dermatological | Surface |
Evolution XHD Ultrasound Diagnostic System has 6 models: Evolution XHD 80, Evolution XHD 70, Evolution XHD 65, Evolution XHD 60, Evolution XHD 55, Evolution XHD 50. The different models of ultrasonic diagnosis system as below table:
| Model | Probe | Mode | SW Function of<br>Auto Optimize<br>(one-key optimize) |
|------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|
| Evolution XHD 50 | L22-8K2+ L38-22K2+ L62-38K2 | B/C/PW | Not support |
| Evolution XHD 55 | L22-8K2+ L38-22K2+ L62-38K2 | B/C/PW/Power | Not support |
| Evolution XHD 60 | L22-8K2+ L28-12K2+ L38-22K2+<br>L62-38K2 | B/C/PW | Not support |
| Evolution XHD 65 | L22-8K2+ L28-12K2+ L38-22K2+<br>L62-38K2 | B/C/PW/Power | Not support |
| Evolution XHD 70 | L22-8K2+ L28-12K2+ L38-22K2+<br>L62-38K2 | B/C/PW | Support |
| Evolution XHD 80 | L22-8K2+ L28-12K2+ L38-22K2+<br>L62-38K2 | B/C/PW/<br>Power | Support |
#### Indications for Use:
The Evolution XHD Series Ultrasound Diagnostic System is a high frequency general-purpose ultrasound system. It is intended for use by, or under the direction of a qualified and trained physician for ultrasound imaging, measurement, display and analysis of the human body and fluid. The device is intended for use in a hospital environment.
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The systems support the following clinical applications:
The Evolution XHD Series Diagnostic Ultrasound System is applicable for adult and pediatric. It is intended for use in Pediatric, Small parts (breast, thyroid, testicles, prostate), Peripheral vessel, Dermatological, Musculoskeletal (conventional), Musculoskeletal (superficial).
Modes of operation include: B Mode, Color Doppler, Power Doppler, PW Doppler, Combined modes: B+Color Doppler, B+Power Doppler, B+PW Doppler.
#### Comparison with Predicate Device:
The Evolution XHD series Ultrasound Diagnostic System and its predicate device, the FUJIFILM SonoSite Vevo MD Imaging System (K190476), have the same intended use, and similar physical characteristics.
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## 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
| Description | Subject Device<br>KOLO Evolution XHD<br>Ultrasound Diagnostic<br>System | Predicate Device<br>FUJIFILM SonoSite Vevo<br>MD Imaging System<br>(K190476) |
|-------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | Diagnostic<br>ultrasound imaging,<br>measurement, display and<br>analysis of the human body<br>and fluid. | Diagnostic<br>ultrasound imaging<br>or fluid flow analysis<br>of the human body. |
| Indications for<br>use | Specific clinical applications<br>and exam types include:<br>Pediatric, Small<br>parts(breast, thyroid,<br>testicles, prostate),<br>Peripheral vessel,<br>Dermatological,<br>Musculoskeletal<br>(conventional),<br>Musculoskeletal<br>(superficial). | Specific clinical applications<br>and exam types include:<br>Abdominal<br>Dermatological<br>Musculoskeletal<br>(conventional)<br>Musculoskeletal (superficial)<br>Neonatal Cephalic<br>Ophthalmic<br>Pediatric<br>Peripheral vessel<br>Small Organ (breast,<br>thyroid, testicles, prostate) |
| User | Qualified and trained<br>physician | Qualified and trained<br>physician |
| Environment | Hospital environment | Hospital environment |
| Transducer<br>Types<br>Available | Linear Array | Linear Array |
| Transducer<br>Center<br>Frequency | 15-50MHz | 15-49MHz |
| Transducer<br>Element | 256-element linear array<br>detector | 256-element linear array<br>detector |
| Modes of<br>Operation | B Mode, Color<br>Doppler,<br>Power Doppler, PW<br>Doppler | 2D Mode, Color<br>Doppler, M-Mode,<br>Power Doppler, PW<br>Doppler |
| DICOM | DICOM 3.0 | DICOM 3.0 |
| Description | Subject Device<br>KOLO Evolution XHD<br>Ultrasound Diagnostic System | Predicate Device<br>FUJIFILM SonoSite Vevo MD Imaging System<br>(K190476) |
| #Transmit<br>Channels | 128 digital channels | 64 digital channels |
| #Receive<br>Channels | 64 digital channels | 64 digital channels |
| Patient Contact<br>Materials | Material meet ISO 10993-1<br>and FDA guidance | Material meet ISO 10993-1<br>and FDA guidance |
| Acoustic Output within<br>FDA<br>guidelines | Track 3; | Track 3; |
| general safety<br>and<br>effectiveness<br>information | ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1<br>IEC60601-2-37<br>IEC60601-1-2<br>ISO 10993-1 | ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1<br>IEC60601-2-37<br>IEC60601-1-2<br>ISO 10993-1 |
| Labeling | Conforms to 21 CFR Part 801 | Conforms to 21 CFR Part 801 |
| SW functions | • Zoom,<br>• Dual Display<br>• Annotation<br>• Bodymark,<br>• Report<br>• DICOM | • Zoom<br>• Dual Window<br>• Annotation<br>• Bodymark,<br>• Report<br>• DICOM. |
| Measurement | • Distance<br>• Area<br>• Volume<br>• Angle<br>• Length trace<br>• Curve | • Linear<br>• Area<br>• Volume<br>• Angle<br>• Traced Distance<br>• Curve<br>• IMT |
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## 510(k) Premarket Notification Submission
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## Technology:
The Evolution XHD Series employs the same fundamental scientific technology as its predicated device.
## Determination of substantial equivalence:
The Proposed Evolution XHD Series system are substantially equivalent to the predicate the FUJIFILM SonoSite Vevo MD Imaging System (K190476) with regards to intended use, indication for use, image capabilities, technological characteristics, image mode, and safety effectiveness.
The following is an overview of the differences between the proposed Evolution XHD Series and its predicate device.
Comparison Analysis:
## Note 1:
Indication for use:
The Indication for use of subject device does not support Abdominal, Neonatal Cephalic, Ophthalmic. It is less than Predicate device. They can be considered Substantially Equivalent in safety and effectiveness, and no new risk is raised, so the SE is not affected.
## Note 2:
The subject device does not support M mode. The mode of operation is less than Predicate device. They can be considered Substantially Equivalent in safety and effectiveness, and no new risk is raised, so the SE is not affected. Note 3:
Transmit Channels: The subject device is 128 channels, and predicted device is 64 channels. The performance is better on image quality of subject device as the channels more than predicted one.
## Summary of Non-clinical test:
The Evolution XHD Series were evaluated for acoustic output, biocompatibility, cleaning and disinfection effectiveness as well as thermal, electrical, electromagnetic, and mechanical safety, and have been found to comply with applicable medical device safety standard, The Evolution XHD Series complies with voluntary standards:
- 1. AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1: Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General Requirements for Basic Safety and Essential Performance, 2005/A2:2012
- 2. IEC 60601-1-2 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic Disturbance - Requirements and tests, 2014
- 3. IEC 60601-2-37 Medical electrical equipment Part 2-37: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of ultrasonic
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medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment, Ed2.1, 2015
- 4. ISO 10993-1 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process, 2018
- 5. ISO 10993-5 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 5: Tests for In Vitro Cytotoxicity
- 6. ISO 10993-10 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 10: Tests for Irritation and Skin Sensitization
- 7. IEC62359, Ultrasonics-Field characterization- Test methods for the determination of thermal and mechanical indices related to medical diagnostic ultrasonic fields, 2017.
- 8. ISO 14971 Medical Devices Applications of Risk Management to Medical Devices, 2019
- 9. NEMA PS3.1-3.20, Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Set.(radiology), 2016.
- 10. IEC 60601-1-6 Medical electrical equipment Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance -Collateral standard: Usability
- 11. IEC 62366 Consolidated Version Medical Devices Application of Usability Engineering to Medical Devices
- 12. IEC 62304 Medical Device Software Software Life Cycle Processes
The following quality assurance measures are applied to the development of the system:
Risk Management Requirement review and Design reviews Integration testing (system verification) Performance testing (Verification) Safety testing (Verification)
The new transducers have no different technological characteristics from those with the predicate device. The new transducers were tested with ultrasound console for electrical safety, EMC, performance, verification and validation. The biocompatibility was evaluated and meets the ISO10993 series standard and FDA guidance.
#### Summary of Clinical Tests:
The subject of this premarket submission, did not require clinical studies to support substantial equivalence.
#### Conclusion:
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KOLO Considers the Evolution XHD Series Ultrasound Diagnostic System to be as safe, as effective, and performance is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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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.