K223564 · Alpinion Medical Systems Co., Ltd. · IYN · Apr 17, 2023 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K223564
Device Name
X-CUBE 50, X-CUBE 60
Applicant
Alpinion Medical Systems Co., Ltd.
Product Code
IYN · Radiology
Decision Date
Apr 17, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1550
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The X-CUBE 50, X-CUBE 60 diagnostic ultrasound systems are intended for use by, or by the order of, and under the supervision of, a licensed physician who is qualified for the evaluation of soft tissue and blood flow in the clinical applications of Fetal; Abdominal(renal & GYN/pelvic); Pediatric; Small Organ(breast, testes, thyroid); Neonatal Cephalic; Adult Cephalic; Trans-rectal; Musculo-skeletal(Conventional); Musculo-skeletal(Superficial); Cardiac(adult& pediatric); Peripheral Vessel(PV); and Urology(including prostate). And, in the imaging modes of 2D(B) mode; Harmonic mode(HAR); M mode; Anatomical M mode; Color Flow Doppler(CF) Mode; Power Doppler(PD) Mode; Directional PD mode; Pulsed Wave Doppler(PWD) Mode; Continuous Wave Doppler(CWD) Mode; High PRF(Pulse Repetition Frequency) Doppler mode; Tissue Doppler Imaging(TDI) Mode; 3D/4D mode. The X-CUBE 50, X-CUBE 60 are intended to be used in a hospital or medical clinic.
Device Story
X-CUBE 50/60 are diagnostic ultrasound systems used in hospitals/clinics by physicians. Systems acquire ultrasound signals via transducers; process signals through front-end boards (64 channels for X-CUBE 50; 128 channels for X-CUBE 60); and display images on a flat panel monitor. Operators use an ergonomic control panel to select imaging modes (2D, Doppler, M-mode, 3D/4D) and features (e.g., Xpeed, strain imaging, auto-measurements). Output assists clinicians in evaluating soft tissue and blood flow, supporting diagnostic decision-making. Benefits include non-invasive visualization of anatomy and hemodynamics.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including biocompatibility, acoustic output, thermal, electrical, electromagnetic, and mechanical safety testing per IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-37, and NEMA UD-2/UD-3 standards.
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients for diagnostic ultrasound imaging of fetal, abdominal, pediatric, small organ, neonatal/adult cephalic, trans-rectal, musculo-skeletal, cardiac, peripheral vessel, and urological structures.
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
X-CUBE 50, X-CUBE 60 Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System (K220857)
Reference Devices
X-CUBE 70, X-CUBE 90 Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System (K221093)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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April 17, 2023
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Alpinion Medical Systems Co., Ltd. % Boyeon CHO Quality Management Representative 4F, 15, Magokjungang 14-ro, Gangseo-gu Seoul. Seoul 07789 KOREA
Re: K223564
Trade/Device Name: X-CUBE 50, X-CUBE 60 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: IYN, IYO, ITX Dated: March 24, 2023 Received: March 27, 2023
Dear Boyeon CHO:
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 S. Kang -S
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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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K223564
Device Name X-CUBE 50, X-CUBE 60
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The X-CUBE 50, X-CUBE 60 diagnostic ultrasound systems are intended for use by, or by the order of, and under the supervision of, a licensed physician who is qualified for the evaluation of soft tissue and blood flow in the clinical applications of Fetal; Abdominal(renal & GYN/pelvic); Pediatric; Small Organ(breast, testes, thyroid); Neonatal Cephalic; Adult Cephalic; Trans-rectal; Musculo-skeletal(Conventional); Musculo-skeletal(Superficial); Cardiac(adult& pediatric); Peripheral Vessel(PV); and Urology(including prostate).
And, in the imaging modes of 2D(B) mode; Harmonic mode(HAR); M mode; Anatomical M mode; Color Flow Doppler(CF) Mode; Power Doppler(PD) Mode; Directional PD mode; Pulsed Wave Doppler(PWD) Mode; Continuous Wave Doppler(CWD) Mode; High PRF(Pulse Repetition Frequency) Doppler mode; Tissue Doppler Imaging(TDI) Mode; 3D/4D mode.
The X-CUBE 50, X-CUBE 60 are intended to be used in a hospital or medical clinic.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
__ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
K223564
In accordance with 21CFR807.92, the following summary of information is provided;
- Mar 24th, 2023 Date
- Submitter: ALPINION MEDICAL SYSTEMS Co., Ltd. Address: 4F, 15, Magokjungang 14-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, 07789, Republic of Korea
- Primary Boyeon CHO Contact Person Quality Management Representative(QMR) Address: 4F, 15, Magokjungang 14-ro, Gangseo-qu, Seoul, 07789, Republic of Korea Phone: +82.2.3777.8600 Fax: +82.2.3777.8691 Email: ga ra@alpinion.com Secondary Kevin CHUN Contact Person Address: 21222 30th Dr SE Ste C-122, Bothell, WA 98021, United States Phone: 425 949 1059
Fax: 425 949 4910 Email: kevin.chun@alpinionusa.com
Device X-CUBE 50, X-CUBE 60
Trade Name:
- Common/ Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System Usual Name:
- Classification System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler Ultrasonic Names
- Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System, 21CFR 892.1550 90-IYN Product Code: Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System, 21CFR 892.1560, 90-IYO Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer, 21CFR 892.1570, 90-ITX
Predicate Device K220857 X-CUBE 50, X-CUBE 60 Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System
- Reference K221093 X-CUBE 70, X-CUBE 90 Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System Devices
- Proposed New The new device are as follows compared to the cleared Predicate devices. Device - X-CUBE 50 Change model name: C1-7GT → C1-6C, Add model: C1-6CT - X-CUBE 60 Add models: L10-25H. SL3-19X. C1-6CT. C1-6C - Add accessories: EC2-11H/EV2-11H Disposable Biopsy needle guide
The X-CUBE 50 and X-CUBE 60 products are general purpose ultrasound Device imaging system for medical diagnosis assistance. Description: These products are used as an aid tool to diagnosis, such as a commonly used
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ultrasound diagnostic device.
Also X-CUBE 50 and X-CUBE 60 have the same operating principles, intended use, risk grade and design/manufacturing characteristics as reference/predicate devices.
This systems platform provide patient diagnosis workflow with the wide flat panel display, ergonomic control panel with easy user interface, image quality.
1. Patient population Adult and Pediatric
2. Signal Mode:
2D(B) mode, Harmonic mode (HAR), M mode, Color M mode, Anatomical M mode, Color Flow Doppler(CF) Mode, Power Doppler(PD) Mode, Directional PD mode, Pulsed Wave Doppler(PWD) Mode, Continuous Wave Doppler(CWD) Mode, High PRF(Pulse Repetition Frequency) Doppler mode, Tissue Doppler Imaging(TDI) Mode, 3D/4D mode
3. Combination Mode: B/Color Doppler, B/PWD, B/Color Doppler/PWD
4. Acoustic output track: Track 3
Indications The X-CUBE 50. X-CUBE 60 diagnostic ultrasound systems are intended for For Use: use by, or by the order of, and under the supervision of, a licensed physician who is qualified for the evaluation of soft tissue and blood flow in the clinical applications of Fetal; Abdominal(renal & GYN/pelvic); Pediatric; Small Organ(breast, testes, thyroid); Neonatal Cephalic; Adult Cephalic; Trans-rectal; Trans-vaginal; Musculo-skeletal(Conventional); Musculo-skeletal(Superficial); Cardiac(adult& pediatric); Peripheral Vessel(PV); and Urology(including prostate).
> And, in the imaging modes of 2D(B) mode; Harmonic mode(HAR); M mode; Color M mode; Anatomical M mode; Color Flow Doppler(CF) Mode; Power Doppler(PD) Mode: Directional PD mode; Pulsed Wave Doppler(PWD) Mode; Continuous Wave Doppler(CWD) Mode; High PRF(Pulse Repetition Frequency) Doppler mode; Tissue Doppler Imaging(TDI) Mode; 3D/4D mode.
> The X-CUBE 50, X-CUBE 60 are intended to be used in a hospital or medical clinic.
The difference between the X-CUBE 50 and X-CUBE 60 is the number of Differences Tx/Rx channels. X-CUBE 50 operates with 64 channels, but X-CUBE 60 between Proposed operates with 128 channels. The component constituting the Tx/Rx channel is Devices. the FE(Front End) board. Both devices are in the same except for the FE(Front End) board.
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| Model | Proposed<br>X-CUBE 50,<br>X-CUBE 60<br>ALPINION Medical<br>Systems Co., Ltd. | Predicate<br>X-CUBE 50,<br>X-CUBE 60<br>ALPINION Medical<br>Systems Co., Ltd. | Reference<br>X-CUBE 70,<br>X-CUBE 90<br>ALPINION Medical<br>Systems Co., Ltd. |
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| Feature | K223564 | K220857 | K221093 |
| | Indications for Use | | |
| - Fetal | √ | √ | √ |
| - Abdominal<br>(Renal&GYN/Pelvic) | √ | √ | √ |
| - Intra-operative<br>(Specify, Neuro) | | | |
| - Pediatric | √ | √ | √ |
| - Small Organ<br>(breast, testes, thyroid) | √ | √ | √ |
| - Neonatal Cephalic | √ | √ | √ |
| - Adult Cephalic | √ | √ | √ |
| - Trans-rectal | √ | √ | √ |
| - Trans-vaginal | √ | √ | √ |
| - Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | √ | √ | √ |
| - Musculto skeletal<br>(Superficial) | √ | √ | √ |
| - Cardiac (Adult) | √ | √ | √ |
| - Cardiac (Pediatric) | √ | √ | √ |
| - Peripheral Vessel | √ | √ | √ |
| - Urology<br>(including prostate) | √ | √ | √ |
| | Dimensions and Weight | | |
| Weight<br>(Excluding options) | 70kg | 70kg | 85kg |
| Height | 1310/1670mm | 1310/1670mm | 1,440/1,605 mm |
| Width | 560mm | 560mm | 580 mm |
| Depth | 780mm | 780mm | 835 mm |
| | Electrical Power | | |
| Voltage | 100-120V~,<br>200-240V~ | 100-120V~,<br>200-240V~ | 100-120V~,<br>200-240V~ |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Power | Max. 600VA | Max. 600VA | Max. 700VA |
| | Imaging Modes | | |
| - 2D(B) mode | √ | √ | √ |
| - Harmonic mode | √ | √ | √ |
| | | | |
| - M mode | √ | √ | √ |
| - Color M mode | √ | √ | √ |
| - Anatomical M mode | √ | √ | √ |
| - Color Flow Doppler<br>(CF) mode | √ | √ | √ |
| - Power Doppler (PD)<br>mode | √ | √ | √ |
| - Microvascular Imaging<br>(MVI) | √ | √ | √ |
| - Directional PD mode | √ | √ | √ |
| - Pulsed wave Doppler<br>(PWD) mode | √ | √ | √ |
| - Continuous wave<br>Doppler (CWD) mode | √ | √ | √ |
| - High PRF(Pulse<br>Repetition Frequency)<br>Doppler mode | √ | √ | √ |
| - Tissue Doppler<br>imaging (TDI) mode | √ | √ | √ |
| - 3D/4D mode | √ | √ | √ |
| Imaging Features | | | |
| - Xpeed™ | √ | √ | √ |
| - Full SRI™ | √ | √ | √ |
| -Spatial Compounding<br>Image (SCI) | √ | √ | √ |
| - Panoramic | √ | √ | √ |
| - Stress Echo | √ | √ | √ |
| - Cube Strain™ | √ | √ | √ |
| - Live HQ™ | √ | √ | √ |
| - Needle Vision™/<br>Needle Vision™ Plus | √ | √ | √ |
| - Elastography | √ | √ | √ |
| - Cube view™ | √ | √ | √ |
| - Contrast Enhanced<br>Ultrasound (CEUS) | √ | √ | √ |
| - Cube Note | √ | √ | √ |
| - B-STIC(STIC) | √ | √ | √ |
| - Auto EF | √ | √ | √ |
| - AnySlice™ | √ | √ | √ |
| - X + Compare | √ | √ | √ |
| - X + Assistant | √ | √ | √ |
| - Time Intensity Curve<br>(TIC) Analysis | √ | √ | √ |
| - Auto NT<br>Measurements | √ | √ | √ |
| - X + Auto Biometry | √ | √ | √ |
| - Auto IMT<br>Measurements | √ | √ | √ |
| Accessories or Kits | | | |
| Color printer | √ | √ | √ |
| B/W printer | √ | √ | √ |
| DVD-RW | √ | √ | √ |
| Foot switch | √ | √ | √ |
| Wireless LAN | √ | √ | √ |
| SC1-6 Biopsy guide kit | √ | √ | √ |
| L3-12 Biopsy guide kit | √ | √ | √ |
| L3-12X Biopsy guide kit | √ | √ | √ |
| EV2-11H Reusable<br>Biopsy needle guide | √ | √ | √ |
| EC2-11H/EV2-11H<br>Disposable Biopsy<br>needle guide | √ | | |
| EN3-10 Reusable<br>Biopsy needle guide | √ | √ | |
| EN3-10 Disposable<br>Biopsy needle guide | √ | √ | |
| VE3-10H Reusable<br>Biopsy needle guide | √ | √ | √ |
| VE3-10H Disposable<br>Biopsy needle guide | √ | √ | √ |
| ECG module / cable | √ | √ | √ |
| Disinfectant & Ultrasound Gel | | | |
| Ultrasonic gel | √ | √ | √ |
| Cidex OPA<br>(Disinfectant agaents) | √ | √ | √ |
| Cidex Plus<br>(Disinfectant agaents) | √ | √ | √ |
| Gigasept FF<br>(Disinfectant agaents) | √ | √ | √ |
| Virkon<br>(Disinfectant agaents) | √ | √ | √ |
| Wavicide-01<br>(Disinfectant agaents) | √ | √ | √ |
| AIDAL PLUS<br>(Disinfectant agaents) | √ | √ | √ |
| Cetylcide-G<br>(Disinfectant agaents) | √ | √ | √ |
| Sporicidin<br>(Disinfectant agaents) | √ | √ | √ |
| Thermal, mechanical and electrical safety | | | |
| - NEMA UD2, UD3 | √ | √ | √ |
| - AIUM Medical<br>Ultrasound Safety | √ | √ | √ |
| - IEC 60601-1 | √ | √ | √ |
| - IEC 60601-1-2 | √ | √ | √ |
| - IEC 60601-2-37 | √ | √ | √ |
| Transducer Comparison (related to K223564) | | | |
| C1-6C | √ | √ | √ |
| C1-6CT | √ | | |
| L10-25H | √ | | √ |
| SL3-19X | √ | | √ |
| - For C1-6C, only the model name has been changed from C1-<br>7GT(K220857).<br>- C1-6CT is the new model. However, except for the slight difference in<br>Applicable frequency, C1-6CT and C1-6C are the same Convex type<br>probe and provide the same applicable mode, indications for use, element<br>size, element spacing.<br>- L10-25H and SL3-19X are the same transducers as the predicate<br>device(K221093). | | | |
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# 510(k) X-CUBE 50 & 60
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## Summary of Non-Clinical Tests:
X-CUBE 50 and X-CUBE 60 have been evaluated for biocompatibility, acoustic output as well as thermal, electrical, electromagnetic, and mechanical safety, and has been found to conform to applicable medical device safety standards. X-CUBE 50, X-CUBE 60 and its application comply with voluntary standards as detailed in this premarket submission.
- IEC60601-1:2005(Third Edition)+CORR.1:2006+CORR.2:2007+A1:2012, � Medical Electrical Equipment - Part 1: General Requirements for Safety
- � IEC60601-1-2:2014, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromaqnetic compatibility - Requirements a…
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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.