K991937 · B & K Medical A/S · IYO · Jul 30, 1999 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K991937
Device Name
ULTRASOUND SCANNER, MODEL TYPE 2101
Applicant
B & K Medical A/S
Product Code
IYO · Radiology
Decision Date
Jul 30, 1999
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1560
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Ultrasound scanner and transducers for B, M and combined mode imaging. Guidance of biopsy needles, geometrical measurements and calculation of parameters. Non monitoring ECG for superimposing the ultrasound information. Clinical applications: Abdominal, Cardiac, Fetal, Intraoperative, Neurosurgery, Small organs, Transvaginal.
Device Story
Ultrasound scanner 2101 utilizes mechanical sector, linear array, or convex array transducers to acquire B-mode and M-mode images. Optional ECG signal can be superimposed on ultrasound display for non-monitoring purposes. System performs geometric measurements and clinical calculations for urology, cardiology, and OB/GYN. Operated by clinicians in clinical settings. Acoustic output controlled via size, zoom, focus, and frame rate adjustments. Device provides visual output for diagnostic assessment and biopsy guidance; aids clinical decision-making through anatomical visualization and quantitative analysis.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Acoustic output measured and calculated per NEMA 1997 standards. Thermal, mechanical, and electrical safety verified per IEC 60601-1. Patient contact materials comply with ISO 10993-1.
Technological Characteristics
System uses mechanical sector, linear array, and convex array transducers. Operates in B and M modes. Features include geometric measurement and calculation software. Patient contact materials meet ISO 10993-1. Electrical safety per IEC 60601-1. Acoustic output follows Track 3 non-ophthalmic requirements. Connectivity includes ECG input for superimposition.
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging in abdominal, cardiac, fetal, intraoperative, neurosurgical, small organ, and transvaginal applications. Includes biopsy needle guidance, geometric measurements, and parameter calculations. For prescription use only.
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.
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510(k)Summary of safety and effectiveness, Ultrasound Scanner 2101
#### Overall description
2101 supports the following scanning modes and mode combinations: B-mode and B+M-mode (M=motion).
An optional ECG signal can be superimposed the ultrasound information in all modes and mode combinations.
The system operates with 3 types of transducers: mechanical sector, linear array and convex array (curved linear array).
The system can perform simple geometric measurements, and perform calculations in the arcas of Urology, Cardiology and OB/GYN applications.
#### Transducers
| Transducer type | Mode | Geometrical configuration |
|-----------------|------|---------------------------|
| 8656 | B-M | Convex Array |
| 8660 | B-M | Linear Array |
| 8661 | B-M | Convex Array |
| 8662 | B-M | Convex Array |
| 8665 | B-M | Convex Array |
| 1880 | B | Mechanical Sector |
All transducers used together with 2101 are Track 3 transducers.
#### Intended use.
2101-intended uses are contained within 2002-intended uses:
| | Predicate device,<br>Ultrasound scanner Type 2002 (K943315) | Submitted device,<br>Ultrasound scanner Type<br>2101 |
|---------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Modes of operation | B, M, PWD, CFM and combinations | B, M and combinations |
| Intended use(clinical<br>application) | Abdominal<br>Cardiac<br>Fetal Doppler<br>Intraoperative<br>Neurosurgery<br>Obstetrics<br>Pediatrics<br>Transrectal<br>Small Parts (organs)<br>Transvaginal<br>Peripheral vascular | Abdominal<br>Cardiac<br>Fetal 1)<br>Intraoperative<br>Neurosurgery<br>Obstetrics<br>Pediatrics<br>Transrectal<br>Small Parts (organs)<br>Transvaginal |
| Features | ECG (not monitoring) | ECG (not monitoring) |
1) Fetal application is included in Obstetrics and Transvaginal.
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## Controls that affect the radiated field
Controls that affect the radiated field
The system is designed and verified such, that neither the global maximum of M/ not The system is designed and verified such, that heldler the ground man and the more
the global maximum derated Ispta values exceed the allowable values (Track 3, non ophthalmic device).
Size function: (Size up and Size Down). In general, smaller size gives higher acoustic intensity. Zoom function: (Zoom in or Zoom out around a specific area).
Zoom function: (Zoom in or Zoom out around a specific area). Zoom function: (Zoom in or Zoom our around a spective area).
In general, smaller zoomed areas give higher acoustic intensity through higher pulse repetition frequency. Focus: (Strong focus and focus point selection). Focus: (Strong focus and focus point selection).
In general, selecting a Focus point in combination with Strong Focus gives higher acoustic intensity. Frame Rate:
Frame Rate.
In general, higher rate gives higher acoustic intensity.
### Patient contact materials
Patient contact materials
The patient contact materials comply with ISO10993-1
# Acoustic output and device settings used
Acoustic output and device settings used The system controlling the Acoustic ournit always will stay below the pre-The system will assure that the acoustic output arways we only ophthalmic).
The Thermal Index values are maximum 6.0, i.e. TI ≤ 6.0
## Clinical measurement accuracy.
Clinical measurement access. It is a calculations are described and accuracies are provided in the User Guide.
## Thermal, mechanical and clectrical safety.
Thermal, mechanical and clectrical salety.
The scanner 2101 has been tested by a recognized, certified body according to IEC 60601-1 .
### Acoustic Output Reporting
Acoustic Output Reporting is made according to the standards required by The Acoustic Output Reporting is made accounting of Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems
"Information for Manufacturers Seeking Clearance of Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems
1997 - Man Information for Nitalian Rolling September 30, 1997"
and Transducers, FDA, CDRT, September 30, according to: "Acoustic Output
The acoustic output is measured and calculated and calculation was 1007) The acoustic output is measured and calculated and Equipment" (NEMA 1997).
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# Indications for Use Statement
510(k)Number: (if known)
Ultrasound scanner Type 2101 Device Name :
Indications for Use :
Ultrasound scanner and transducers for B, M and combined mode imaging.
The supportunity of the starter strict measurements and calculation of pa Ultrasound scanner and transfucers for B, M and connection anothers.
Guidance of biopsy needles, geometrical measurements and calculation of parameters.
The are and the first Guidance of biopsy needles, geomentical includes and information.
Non monitoring ECG for superimposing the ultrasound information.
Clinical applications: Abdominal, Cardiac, Fetal, Intraoperative, Neurosurgery, a
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