Cleared Special

K182153 - Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1

K182153 is the FDA 510(k) clearance for Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1 by Konica Minolta, Inc.. It is a Class 2 Radiology device (product code IYO) cleared through the Special 510(k) pathway after a 29-day FDA review.

K182153 · Konica Minolta, Inc. · Radiology device
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K182153 is an FDA 510(k) clearance for the Ultrasound System SONIMAGE HS1. Classified as System, Imaging, Pulsed Echo, Ultrasonic (product code IYO), Class II - Special Controls.

Submitted by Konica Minolta, Inc. (Hino-Shi, JP). The FDA issued a Cleared decision on September 6, 2018 after a review of 29 days - a notably fast clearance cycle.

This device falls under the Radiology FDA review panel, regulated under 21 CFR 892.1560 - the FDA radiology and imaging software oversight framework. As a Special 510(k), this submission covers a manufacturer modification to an existing cleared device rather than a new device introduction.

Device pattern: Iterative device modification. Low regulatory complexity profile. This Special 510(k) clearance confirms that the manufacturer's modifications remained within the established regulatory envelope of the original cleared device.

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Submission Details

510(k) Number K182153 FDA.gov
FDA Decision Cleared Substantially Equivalent - Traditional 510(k) (SESE)
Date Received August 08, 2018
Decision Date September 06, 2018
Days to Decision 29 days
Submission Type Special
Review Panel Radiology (RA)
Summary Statement
Third-party Review No - reviewed directly by FDA
Combination Product No
PCCP Authorized No
Regulatory Context
Review time vs. panel average
78d faster than avg
Panel avg: 107d · This submission: 29d
Pathway characteristics
Modification to existing cleared device.

Device Classification

Product Code IYO System, Imaging, Pulsed Echo, Ultrasonic
Device Class Class 2 - Special Controls
CFR Regulation 21 CFR 892.1560
What this classification means

Class II devices require demonstration of substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device. This pathway does not require clinical trials - it relies on engineering equivalence and performance data. Most Radiology devices follow this clearance model.

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Russell D. Munves

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Regulatory Peers - IYO System, Imaging, Pulsed Echo, Ultrasonic

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