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Vivid iq

GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics • Radiology • 02/11/2025

510(k)IEC 62304 Class B§524B Cyber Device
FDA Summary PDF

Device Purpose

The GE Vivid iq is a compact, high-performance diagnostic ultrasound system primarily intended for a wide range of clinical applications, including cardiovascular and shared services imaging. It achieves substantial equivalence to predicate devices by leveraging advanced ultrasonic imaging modes, new transducers, and enhanced software features, validated through non-clinical safety and performance testing.

Summary

GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics, LLC has successfully obtained a determination of substantial equivalence for its Vivid iq device, enabling its market release. This diagnostic ultrasound system, classified as a Class II medical device, operates as an Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System and incorporates ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging and diagnostic ultrasound transducers. The company was notified that the Vivid iq is considered substantially equivalent to existing legally marketed predicate devices, confirming its compliance with necessary regulatory standards.

AI Regulatory Concerns

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Keywords

Vivid iqDiagnostic ultrasoundSubstantial equivalenceClass II medical deviceCardiovascular imagingShared servicesUltrasonic Pulsed DopplerClarity+ image processingWireless connectivityDICOM Encapsulated PDF

Device Metadata

Submission Number
K243620
Company
GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics
Panel
Radiology
Product Code
N/A
Data Type
N/A
Clinical Function
N/A
AI Function
N/A
AI Subclass
N/A

Relevant Clinical Questions

  • Q1. What specific improvements does Clarity+ image processing offer in terms of diagnostic accuracy or image clarity for challenging cardiovascular cases compared to previous versions?; How do the newly compatible ultrasound catheters and expanded vascular access indications enhance patient safety or procedural efficiency during interventional guidance?; What are the long-term data management implications of using DICOM Encapsulated PDF reporting, particularly regarding interoperability with existing hospital information systems?; Are there any specific scenarios or patient populations where the Vivid iq's compact size or extended battery life would provide a significant clinical advantage?; What non-clinical test methodologies were employed to confirm compliance with safety and performance standards for the expanded indications, given that clinical studies were not required?

Risk Classification

ESL Analysis
FDA Device ClassII

FDA Class II via 510(k) pathway; IEC 62304 Class B (software safety classification); Qualifies as a cyber device under §524B (post-Dec 2023, networked)

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Cybersecurity Evidence

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Based on AI-generated device summaries, not the full FDA submission. Items not detected here may still be present in the complete submission package.

Cyber Score5/100
SBOM Evidence⚠ Not in summary - likely in full submission per §524B
Cyber Risk Assessment⚠ Not in summary - likely in full submission per §524B
Postmarket Plan⚠ Not in summary - likely in full submission per §524B
§524B ApplicableYes

Supply Chain BOM Evidence

Based on the CycloneDX / OWASP ECMA-424 xBOM ecosystem. Detection is from the AI-generated summary.

SBOMSoftware Bill of Materials
- Not detected
ML-BOMMachine Learning Bill of Materials
- Not detected
SaaSBOMSoftware-as-a-Service Bill of Materials(connectivity, wireless)
✓ Detected
HBOMHardware Bill of Materials
- Not detected
CBOMCryptography Bill of Materials
- Not detected
VDR/VEXVulnerability Disclosure Report / Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange
- Not detected
OBOMOperations Bill of Materials
- Not detected

Analysis:

• Analysis is based on the AI-generated device summary, not the full FDA submission package. Click "Analyze Full FDA PDF" below to scan the actual submission document.

• Evidence of SaaSBOM detected in AI-generated device summary.

• SBOM not mentioned in AI-generated device summary. Under §524B (effective Oct 2023), cyber devices must provide a SBOM.

• Cybersecurity risk assessment not referenced in AI-generated device summary. FDA cybersecurity guidance (2023) expects this for cyber devices.

• Postmarket cybersecurity monitoring plan not clearly documented in AI-generated device summary.

• Not detected in AI-generated device summary: SBOM, ML-BOM, HBOM, CBOM, VDR/VEX, OBOM. These may be present in the full FDA submission.

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