34 Risk classification list of medical devices pertaining to Interventional Radiology 2025-Nov-27 441 KB
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Appendix A
File No.: MED-16014(12)/1/2024-eoffice
Notice
Classification of Medical Devices Pertaining to Interventional Radiology
S. No.
Device name
Intended use
Risk
Classification
1
Angiographic x- ray
system
An angiographic x-ray system is a device intended for
radiologic visualization of the heart, blood vessels, or
lymphatic system during or after injection of a contrast
medium.
Class C
2
Angiography contrast
medium injection system,
battery-powered
A battery-powered assembly of devices intended to inject
contrast media through a small catheter and into the
vascular system for angiographic procedures (e.g.,
examination of the coronary and renal arteries, and great
vessels and vasculature of the heart, brain, abdominal
organs, and extremities).
Class C
3
Angiography contrast
medium injection system,
line-powered,
mobile/stationary
An assembly of devices intended to inject contrast media
through a small catheter and into the vascular system for
angiographic procedures (e.g., examination of the coronary
and renal arteries, and great vessels and vasculature of the
heart, brain, abdominal organs, and extremities). It may
additionally synchronize media delivery with the
electrocardiographic cycle and/or the x-ray generator.
Class C
4
Automatic-aperture-
control diagnostic x-ray
system collimator
A standard, diagnostic x-ray beam-limiting and shaping
device intended to limit the effects of scattered radiation on
image quality and to provide patient protection by
eliminating exposure to non-target body areas by
automatically adjusting the shutters so that the x-ray beam
shape matches the size of the film cassette in the holder.
Class B
5
Axial length measuring
ultrasound system
An ophthalmic device intended to measure axial length of
the eye (distance along the axis of the eye between the
anterior corneal surface and the anterior retinal surface)
using ultrasound technology.
Class B
6
Basic/General-purpose
diagnostic x-ray system,
mobile/stationary/
portable
An assembly of devices that comprise an analogue general-
purpose diagnostic x-ray system used in a variety of routine
x-ray imaging applications using analogue or analogue-to-
digital technologies. It may be used for bedside imaging
and for interventional and intraoperative imaging.
Class C
7
Bladder ultrasound
imaging transducer
An ultrasound imaging transducer assembly specifically
intended to be positioned within the bladder either manually
or under endoscopic guidance that steers, focuses, and
detects the ultrasound beam and resulting echoes either
mechanically or electronically.
Class B
8
Bladder volume
ultrasound imaging
system
An assembly of devices intended for the extracorporeal
ultrasound measurement of the male or female urinary
bladder volume. It is used in the diagnosis of urinary
retention and postoperative urinary retention (POUR).
Class B
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9
Blood flowmeter catheter,
Doppler
A flexible tube intended to be inserted into the lumen of a
blood vessel to determine blood-flow velocity by measuring
the ultrasonic frequency shift between transmitted and
reflected signals (Doppler principle).
Class C
10
Body-orifice ultrasound
imaging transducer cover
A sheath intended to be used as a physical barrier for
protection against the effects of environmental exposure
(e.g., body fluids, gliding creams) and/or to maintain the
required hygienic level of an ultrasound imaging system
transducer (probe) used in natural body orifices (e.g.,
vagina, rectum, oesophagus) during an ultrasound
examination; it has no additional functionality.
Class B
11
Body-orifice ultrasound
imaging transducer cover,
image-enhancement
Intended to cover an ultrasound imaging system transducer
(probe) used in natural body orifices (e.g., vagina, rectum),
to both protect the transducer and improve image quality.
The balloon portion is intended to, when filled with an
aqueous solution (e.g., saline), displace air and provide an
adjustable interface between the transducer and the
anatomy of interest (e.g., prostate) to improve imaging.
Class B
12
Bone densitometer
A bone densitometer is a device intended for medical
purposes to measure bone density and mineral content by
x-ray or gamma ray transmission measurements through
the bone and adjacent tissues.
Class C
13
Bone sonometer
A bone sonometer is a device that transmits ultrasound
energy into the human body to measure acoustic properties
of bone that indicate overall bone health and fracture risk.
Class B
14
Cardiovascular MRI
system, Permanent
magnet
A magnetic resonance (MR) diagnostic imaging device
specifically intended to visualize the cardiovascular system.
The device uses a permanent magnet, and can be
stationary, mobile, or portable.
Class C
15
Cardiovascular MRI
system, resistive magnet
A magnetic resonance (MR) diagnostic imaging device
specifically intended to visualize the cardiovascular system.
The device uses a resistive magnet.
Class C
16
Cardiovascular MRI
system, Superconducting
magnet
A magnetic resonance (MR) diagnostic imaging device
specifically intended to visualize the cardiovascular system.
The device uses a superconducting magnet, and can be
stationary, mobile, or portable.
Class C
17
Cardiovascular ultrasound
imaging system
An assembly of devices intended for imaging procedures
involving the heart and blood vessels. Software packages
that support a static or real-time cardiac specific imaging
applications for diagnosing anatomical defects of the heart,
determine blood flow characteristics and
functional/anatomical problems associated with myocardial
infarction, may be included. This does not include
intracardiac or intracoronary catheters/probes.
Class C
18
Cephalometric digital X-
ray sensor
A sensor for a digital X-ray image processing system
combined with a diagnostic X-ray system intended for
visualization and size measurement of the human head
(skull) using radiation.
Class C
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19
Cine or spot fluorographic
x-ray camera
A cine or spot fluorographic x-ray camera is a device
intended to photograph diagnostic images produced by x-
rays with an image intensifier.
Class C
20
Computed radiography
digital imaging scanner
A device/device assembly intended to be used with an
analogue x-ray system (not included) to capture
radiographic images and then generate digital x-ray images
from them as part of a two-step process (computed
radiography) for image viewing, storage, or hard-copy
printing; it is not dedicated to dental use.
Class B
21
Computer system for
ultrasound
imaging system
A mainframe computer, a personal computer (PC) or a PC-
based platform, and related hardware, software and
operating system software dedicated used for controlling
and monitoring performance of a diagnostic ultrasound
system and related image processing, display and
analytical functions.
Class B
22
Contrast medium
conservation system
(Contrast management
system)
An assembly of electromechanical devices intended to
control and optimize the amount of injectible contrast agent
supplied to the syringe/injector portion of the contrast
medium injector system, in order to prevent unnecessary
waste of contrast media during and/or between patient
procedures.
Class B
23
Contrast medium injection
system administration set
A collection of noninvasive devices intended to conduct
fluids between a contrast medium injection system and a
patient catheter for the delivery of a contrast medium and/or
saline solution to a patient undergoing a diagnostic imaging
procedure. It may consist of tubing with switches/valves and
connectors to syringes/fluid/contrast medium injection
system, and possibly a pressure transducer. This is a
disposable device.
Class B
24
Contrast medium injection
system control unit
An electronic device that may be a component of a contrast
medium injector system and intended to initiate and
terminate the operation of a contrast medium injection
procedure from a remote location (e.g., the shielded
operators control room).
Class C
25
Contrast medium injection
system hand controller kit
A collection of non-powered devices intended to interact
with a contrast medium injection system for the
administration of a contrast medium or saline solution to a
patient undergoing a diagnostic imaging procedure. It
consists of a high pressure line, a high pressure stopcock,
and a hand-held manual controller used to stop and start
the contrast medium injection system instantaneously.
Class C
26
Contrast medium injection
system syringe
A component of a contrast medium injection system for the
administration of a contrast medium or saline solution to a
patient undergoing a diagnostic imaging procedure.
Class B
27
Coronary optical
coherence tomography
system
An assembly of optical and computer-based devices
intended for optical coherence tomography (OCT) to
provide high-resolution images (e.g., 5 to 40 microns) of the
coronary intravasculature. The system may be used during
interventional cardiology, radiology, or diagnostic
angiography. The system does not include an intracoronary
catheter/probe.
Class C
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Coronary optical
coherence tomography
system catheter
A sterile flexible tube with an extremely fine working end
that houses an optical fibre and imaging lens intended to be
transcutaneously introduced into the coronary vasculature
to perform coronary optical coherence tomography (OCT).
Class D
29
CT contrast medium
injection system,
stationary/mobile
An assembly of devices intended to inject contrast media
through a small catheter and into the vascular system for
computed tomography (CT) procedures (e.g., spine, head,
gastrointestinal, or vascular diagnostic procedures using CT
scanning). The system may synchronize media delivery
with the x-ray generator during CT scanning.
Class C
30
Dental computed
radiography digital
imaging scanner
A device/device assembly dedicated to dental use and
intended to be used with an analogue dental x-ray system
to capture radiographic images and then generate digital x-
ray images from them as part of a two-step process
(computed radiography) for image viewing, storage, or
hard-copy printing.
Class B
31
Dental digital X-ray
imaging sensor
A digital dental X-ray sensor used in the oral cavity, in
combination with a general- purpose dental X-ray imaging
device. The sensor consists of a CCD or other components,
and comprises a sensor drive circuit and a signal
processing circuit.
Class B
32
Dental x-ray film, screen
A screen x-ray film specifically sized and intended for use
with dental x-ray systems. It is designed to be sensitive
primarily to the wavelengths of light emitted from an image
intensifying screen. May be used endorally/extraorally.
Class B
33
Diagnostic ultrasonic
transducer
A diagnostic ultrasonic transducer is intended for use in
diagnostic ultrasonic medical devices for the conversion of
electrical signals into acoustic signals and vice versa.
Class B
34
Diagnostic x-ray beam-
limiting device
A diagnostic x-ray beam-limiting device is a device such as
a collimator, a cone, or an aperture intended to restrict the
dimensions of a diagnostic x-ray field by limiting the size of
the primary x-ray beam.
Class B
35
Diagnostic x-ray digital
imaging conversion
system
An assembly of medical devices intended to convert an
existing analogue x-ray system to digital (i.e., retrofit)
through the acquisition and processing of digital images
using existing analogue x-ray system components. It may
consist of: 1) a filmless cassette-size digital detector (e.g.,
indirect flat panel detector); and/or 2) additional
processing/viewing hardware [e.g., a central processing unit
(CPU) with integrated software and a monitor]. It does not
contain the controls for the direct operation of an x-ray
imaging system.
Class B
36
Diagnostic x-ray digital
imaging system
workstation
A freestanding component of an x-ray-based diagnostic
digital imaging assembly intended to associate X-
ray/CT/fluoroscopic images with patient and exam
information, apply images processing to facilitate diagnosis,
display the images, and output the resulting image and
exam data for further display, distribution, or archiving. It
does not have controls for direct operation of the imaging
system.
Class B
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37
Diagnostic x-ray high
voltage generator
A diagnostic x-ray high voltage generator is a device that is
intended to supply and control the voltage and electrical
energy provided to a diagnostic x-ray tube for medical
purposes.
Class B
38
Diagnostic x-ray tube
housing assembly
A metallic (e.g., steel, aluminium alloy) case that houses an
x-ray tube to provide appropriate limits for x-ray leakage
and adequate insulation to avoid electric risks during a
diagnostic x-ray procedure. It includes lead shielding to
shield unwanted x-ray radiation. It may or may not include
collimators near the aperture; it is usually filled with oil to
prevent electrical arcs from the high-voltage components of
the x-ray tube. The housing may also include attachment
points, cooling means, high-voltage cables, supports for the
tube and cable receptacles.
Class B
39
Digital angiographic x-ray
system,
mobile/stationary/portable
An assembly of devices intended to visualize and optimize
the macroscopic or quantitative evaluation of the anatomy
and function of the blood and lymphatic systems in the
heart, brain, or other organs.
Class C
40
Digital basic diagnostic x-
ray system,
mobile/portable/stationary
An assembly of devices intended for use in a variety of
routine planar x-ray imaging applications. It uses digital
techniques for image capture, display and manipulation. It
is commonly used for bedside imaging and for
interventional and intraoperative imaging.
Class C
41
Digital cephalometric x-
ray system
An x-ray system intended to generate and control x-ray
beams and to record the absorption patterns of x-rays
passing through a patient's head (skull). It may be used for:
- radiographic visualization and measurement of the
dimensions of the human head, e.g., abnormal structures of
the skull; 2) orthodontic assessment of the relationship of
the teeth to the jaws and the jaws to the rest of the facial
skeleton; 3) assessment airway and other soft tissue
structures.
Class C 42 Digital general-purpose fluoroscopic x-ray system, mobile/portable/stationary A general-purpose diagnostic fluoroscopic x-ray system that uses a C-arm and digital techniques for image capture, display and manipulation and is intended to be used in a variety of general-purpose applications requiring real-time fluoroscopic imaging capabilities. It is also intended to optimize the capability of users to visually and quantitatively evaluate the anatomy and physiological function of various targeted body areas in real-time.
Class C 43 Digital imaging cassette/storage phosphor screen, basic diagnostic x-ray (CR cassette) A device that includes both a digital imaging cassette and a phosphor plate (also known as screen) intended to receive radiation by a diagnostic x-ray system, to record a patient radiation pattern during a non-dental procedure. The device is then transferred, with the cassette shielding the plate from environmental light, to a computed radiography (CR) scanner for insertion to produce the digital image of the patient.
Class B
44 Digital intraoral dental x- ray system, mobile/portable/stationary /hand-held A diagnostic dental x-ray system intended to generate and control x-ray beams for general-purpose, routine, dental radiography examinations involving the diagnosis and treatment (e.g., surgical or interventional) of diseases of the teeth, jaw and oral cavity structures. The data is either from analogue-to-digital conversion techniques imaging or by digital imaging. Class C
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Digital mammographic x-
ray system,
mobile/stationary/portable
An assembly of devices specifically intended to image the
breast for diagnostic purposes using x-rays. It may be used
for breast cancer screening and in conjunction with biopsy
markers and stereotactic biopsy and lesion localization
equipment requiring x-ray guidance.
Class C
46
Digital
panoramic/tomographic
dental x-ray system
(OPG)
A diagnostic digital dental x-ray system intended to
generate and control x-ray beams used in advanced dental
imaging applications involving the teeth, jaw, oral cavity,
sinus, and/or other maxillofacial structures.
Class C
47
Digital uro-gynaecological
fluoroscopic x-ray system
A diagnostic x-ray system with real-time fluoroscopic
capabilities specifically intended for use in urological and/or
gynaecological surgical and interventional procedures
requiring real-time visualization of the pelvic area.
Class C
48
Doppler blood-flow
measurement
ultrasound system
A portable or stationary ultrasonic device that does not
produce 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional images, and is
intended to be used for determining various blood-flow
related parameters.
Class B
49
Electrostatic x- ray
imaging system
An electrostatic x-ray imaging system is a device intended
for medical purposes that uses an electrostatic field across
a semiconductive plate, a gas-filled chamber, or other
similar device to convert a pattern of x- radiation into an
electrostatic image and, subsequently, into a visible image.
Class C
50
Emission computed
tomography system
An emission computed tomography system is a device
intended to detect the location and distribution of gamma
ray- and positron-emitting radionuclides in the body and
produce cross-sectional images through computer
reconstruction of the data.
Class C
51
Extracorporeal ultrasound
imaging transducer, hand-
held (ultrasound probe)
A hand-held noninvasive component of an ultrasound
imaging assembly intended to be moved over the intact
surface of a patient's body, typically with a coupling gel,
during a variety of extracorporeal ultrasound imaging
procedures (non-dedicated).
Class B
52
Extremity MRI system,
permanent magnet
A diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system
employing permanent magnet technology specifically
intended to image only the head and neck or limbs.
Class B
53
Extremity MRI system,
superconducting magnet
A diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system
employing superconducting magnet technology specifically
intended to image only the head and neck or limbs.
Class B
54
Flat panel radiography
and fluoroscopy system
A digital image acquisition system in which X-rays passed
through a human body are captured by an X-ray flat panel
detector, and digital output signals are supplied to an image
processing device to receive digital images.
Class C
55
Flexible endoscopic
ultrasound imaging
transducer
A flexible, ultrasound imaging transducer assembly
intended to be inserted through the working channel of an
appropriate flexible endoscope and positioned within the
gastrointestinal, respiratory or urinary tract, (i.e., application
is not specific to any particular anatomy) to transmit a
signal/data to another device for display. This is a reusable
device.
Class B
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56 Flexible ultrasound bronchoscope An endoscope with a flexible inserted portion intended for the visual examination and treatment of the trachea, bronchi, and lungs. It is inserted through the mouth or nose during bronchoscopy. Class B 57 Flexible ultrasound colonoscope An endoscope with a flexible inserted portion intended for the visual examination and treatment of the entire colon [lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract]. It is inserted through the anus during colonoscopy. Class B 58 Flexible ultrasound duodenoscope An endoscope with a flexible inserted portion, combined with an ultrasound probe, intended for the visual examination and treatment of the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). It is inserted into the body through the mouth during duodenoscopy. Class B 59 Flexible ultrasound gastroduodenoscope An endoscope with a flexible inserted portion, combined with an ultrasound probe, intended for the visual examination and treatment of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract [oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine), including the pancreas and the bile duct]. It is inserted into the body through the mouth during gastroduodenoscopy. Class B 60 Flexible ultrasound laparoscope An endoscope with a flexible inserted portion, combined with an ultrasound probe, intended for the visual examination, treatment, and ultrasonic imaging of the abdominal/retroperitoneal cavity and its organs. It is inserted through an incision made in the abdominal wall (routinely just below the umbilicus) during laparoscopy. Class B 61 Fluorescent scanner A fluorescent scanner is a device intended to measure the induced fluorescent radiation in the body by exposing the body to certain x-rays or low-energy gamma rays. Class C 62 Foetal cardiac monitor A mains electricity (AC-powered) device intended to detect, measure, and display foetal heart activity during the perinatal period. Class C 63 Foetal Doppler system An assembly consisting of a measuring and display unit and an attached probe or interchangeable probes intended to noninvasively detect foetal heart beats using ultrasound/Doppler technology. The device aids in determining foetal viability. Class C 64 Full-body MRI system, permanent magnet A general-purpose magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system intended to scan any targeted area of the body for diagnostic imaging purposes. It includes a permanent magnet assembly. Class C 65 Full-body MRI system, resistive magnet A diagnostic general-purpose magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system intended to scan any targeted area of the body (full-body imaging) for diagnostic purposes. It includes a resistive magnet assembly. Class C 66 Full-body MRI system, superconducting magnet A diagnostic general-purpose magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system designed to scan any targeted area of the body (full-body imaging). This system includes a superconducting magnet assembly. Class C
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General- purpose
ultrasound imaging
system
A stationary or mobile assembly of devices intended to
collect, display, and analyse ultrasound images during a
variety of ultrasound imaging procedures (e.g., OB/GYN,
endoscopy, breast, prostate, etc). It does not include
intracardiac/intracoronary/intracranial probes/catheters.
Class B
68
General-purpose
fluoroscopic x-ray system,
mobile/portable/
stationary
A general-purpose, analog diagnostic fluoroscopic x-ray
system intended to be used in a variety of general-purpose
applications requiring real-time fluoroscopic imaging
capabilities.
Class C
69
Grid for MRI (needle
guide positioner)
A non-powered device intended to position the puncture
site etc., when biopsying under the magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) guide.
Class A
70
Hand-held intraoral dental
x-ray system
A hand-held, diagnostic dental x-ray system intended to
generate and control x-ray beams used for general-
purpose, routine, dental radiography examinations involving
the diagnosis and treatment (e.g., surgical or interventional)
of diseases of the teeth, jaw and oral cavity structures.
Class C
71
Hand-held ultrasound
imaging system, body-
surface
A battery-powered, hand-held device/device assembly
intended to be placed over the external body surface for
collection, display, and analysis of ultrasound information
during a variety of ultrasound imaging procedures (i.e., non-
dedicated); it may in addition be intended to be used with a
sterile cover for intraoperative imaging. It is not designed to
be inserted into body orifices.
Class B
72
Hand-held ultrasound
imaging system,
rectal/vaginal
A battery-powered, hand-held device/device assembly
intended to be inserted in vaginal/rectal cavity for collection,
display, and analysis of ultrasound information during a
variety of ultrasound imaging procedures (i.e., non-
dedicated); it may in addition be intended to be used with a
sterile cover for intraoperative imaging.
Class B
73
Hand-held-detector
nuclear medicine system
An assembly of diagnostic devices comprising a hand-held,
non-imaging system intended primarily to detect, record,
quantify and analyse various radioactive emissions
(gamma, alpha, beta) of injected or ingested
radiopharmaceuticals, radiation emitting devices, or other
materials.
Class B
74
Head/extremity imaging
MRI system
A magnetic resonance (MR) diagnostic imaging device
specifically intended to visualize the head, neck, or limbs.
Class C
75
Hepatic ultrasound
elastography system
An assembly of devices intended to measure liver
stiffness/ultrasonic attenuation of tissues based on transient
elastography for the evaluation/diagnosis of hepatic disease
(e.g., liver fibrosis/steatosis); it may additionally be intended
to measure spleen stiffness as an adjunct evaluation. It is
typically used during diagnosis of chronic liver conditions
such as viral hepatits, alcoholic hepatitis, and biliary
disease, or for post-transplant evaluation.
Class B
76
Image- intensified
fluoroscopic x-ray system
An image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system is a device
intended to visualize anatomical structures by converting a
pattern of x-radiation into a visible image through electronic
amplification.
Class C
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Indirect flat panel x-ray
detector
An electrically-powered, cassette-like device intended to be
used as part of an x-ray system to detect x-ray images
following exposure, and create a digital signal; it is not
dedicated to imaging of a specific anatomy. It may be used
in place of a fixed detector in x-ray imaging systems, e.g.,
as part of a digital imaging conversion system.
Class B
78
Integrated
ultrasound/electrocardiogr
aph/stethoscope unit
An electrically-powered modular device intended for
general medical examination using ultrasound,
electrocardiograph (ECG) and auscultation modalities, with
a user interface that enables synchronized data display and
recording.
Class B
79
Intracardiac ultrasound
imaging catheter, single-
use
A flexible tube with an ultrasonic imaging transducer at its
distal tip intended for intracardiac echocardiography to
enable intracardiac and possibly great vessel (e.g.,
pulmonary artery) visualization for the assessment of
cardiac anatomy and physiology, and visualization of other
devices in the heart; it is not intended for peripheral
vascular or coronary artery insertion/imaging. It may be
steerable. This is a single-use device.
Class D
80
Intracorporeal ultrasound
transducer contouring
attachment
Intended to be used with a hand-held ultrasound imaging
system transducer to provide means to replace the position
of a needle guide.
Class B
81
Intracorporeal central
nervous system
ultrasound
transducer/probe
An ultrasonic probe intended to be used temporarily in
central nervous system surgery. It is designed to be placed
at the surgical site to take local images during surgery.
Class D
82
Intraoperative ultrasound
imaging transducer cover
A sterile sheath intended to be used as a physical barrier
for protection against the effects of environmental exposure
(e.g., body fluids, gels) and/or to maintain the required
hygienic level of an ultrasound imaging system transducer
(probe) used intraoperatively, e.g., on internal organs,
during an ultrasound examination. This is a single-use
device.
Class B
83
Intraoral dental x-ray
system, mobile/portable/
stationary
A diagnostic dental x-ray system intended to generate,
control and record the absorption pattern of x-ray beams for
general-purpose, routine, dental radiography examinations
involving the diagnosis and treatment (e.g., surgical or
interventional) of diseases of the teeth, jaw and oral cavity
structures.
Class C
84
Intravascular optical
coherence
tomography catheter
A catheter and a guide wire intended for use to observe a
cross section of blood vessels using an optical fiber by light. Class C
85
Intravascular ultrasound
imaging catheter
A flexible tube with an ultrasound imaging transducer
enclosed in a fluid-resistant or waterproof acoustically- and
electrically-insulated housing, intended for insertion into the
vascular system (i.e., peripheral vascular system) by an
operator; it is not intended for intracardial insertion/imaging.
Also known as a vascular ultrasound transducer.
Class C
86
Invasive vascular
ultrasound system
A mains electricity (AC-powered) device assembly intended
to invasively locate and assess the extent of vascular flow
restriction (e.g., clots, stenosis, mechanical damage) using
ultrasound/ Doppler/transit time technology during
procedures involving vascular surgery. It may also provide
additional measurements (e.g., blood pressure, vascular
resistance).
Class C
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Invasive vascular
ultrasound system probe
A hand-operated component of an invasive vascular
ultrasound system intended to be used
perioperatively/intraoperatively to measure the flow of blood
in an isolated blood vessel, by being applied to the outside
of the vessel, using ultrasonic/Doppler/transit time
technology. It may also be used for cross-sectional
visualization/imaging. This is a reusable device.
Class C
88
Limited view field X-ray
computed tomography
system
A diagnostic X-ray computed tomography (CT) system
equipped with a gantry intended exclusively for taking
images of the area from the head to the neck or the
extremities.
Class C
89
Mammographic MRI
system, Permanent
magnet
A magnetic resonance (MR) diagnostic imaging device
specifically intended for breast imaging. The device uses a
permanent magnet, and can be stationary, mobile, or
portable.
Class C
90
Mammographic MRI
system, Resistive magnet
A magnetic resonance (MR) diagnostic imaging device
specifically intended for breast imaging. The device uses a
resistive magnet, and can be stationary, mobile, or portable.
Class C
91
Mammographic MRI
system, Superconducting
magnet
A magnetic resonance (MR) diagnostic imaging device
specifically intended for breast imaging. The device uses a
superconducting magnet, and can be stationary, mobile, or
portable.
Class C
92
Mammographic
stereotactic biopsy
system
An assembly of devices intended to be used in conjunction
with mammography to insert biopsy devices, typically
designated needles, into a breast in order to extract a
biopsy of a suspect tumour for diagnostic purposes.
Class B
93
Mammographic x-ray
system
(portable/mobile/stationar
y)
A mammographic x-ray system is a device intended to be
used to produce radiographs of the breast for diagnostic
purposes. It may be used intraoperatively.
Class C
94
Mammographic x-ray
system stereotactic unit
A device intended to be used with a diagnostic
mammographic x-ray system (not included) to take multiple
pictures of a breast from different angles in order to
determine the exact position of a lesion in the breast. This
device or technique may be built-in to some diagnostic x-
ray systems for mammography.
Class B
95
Mammographic x-ray
system,
mobile/stationary/portable
An assembly of devices specifically intended to image the
breast for diagnostic purposes. It may be used for breast
cancer screening and in conjunction with the placement of
biopsy markers and stereotactic biopsy and lesion
localization equipment requiring x-ray guidance.
Class C
96
Manual contrast medium
injection system
An assembly of devices intended for the manual-only
injection of contrast media into the blood or lymphatic
vessels of a patient for a diagnostic imaging procedure; it
enables the operator to manually control the volume and
rate of contrast media administered under pressure.
Class B
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97 Medical image analyzer Medical image analyzers, including computer- assisted/aided detection (CADe) devices are intended to identify, mark, highlight, or in any other manner direct the clinicians' attention to portions of a radiology image that may reveal abnormalities during interpretation of patient radiology images by the clinicians. This device is not intended to replace the review by a qualified radiologist, and is not intended to be used for triage, or to recommend diagnosis. Class B 98 Medical x-ray film, screen A screen x-ray film specifically designed for medical diagnostic imaging applications. It is sensitive primarily to wavelengths of light emitted from an image intensifying screen or other visible light source. This film is not limited to use with x-ray imaging systems but can also be used in a variety of diagnostic imaging modalities using image intensifier technology or matrix formatters to output images, e.g., nuclear medicine or ultrasound. Class B 99 MR/CT roadmap (interpretive software) A stand alone software intended to synchronize live fluoroscopy images with previously acquired MRA/CTA datasets. This may be used as an aid in applications such as image-guided surgeries, calibrating the contrast medium doses, and needle guidance, etc. Class C 100 MRI contrast medium injection system, mobile/stationary An assembly of devices intended to inject contrast media through a small catheter and into the vascular system for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures (e.g., spine, head, gastrointestinal, or vascular diagnostic procedures using MRI). It may interface with the MRI system or a monitoring device to control timing of contrast injections. Class C 101 MRI image interpretive software An interpretive software program intended to be used to analyse magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data to detect and localize suspected abnormalities and sometimes provide results as clinically relevant tags; it may additionally be intended for three-dimensional (3-D) model creation slice-based images (segmentation). It may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning techniques. Class C 102 MRI planner (radiotherapy planning application software) It is a stand alone software product intended to enable a completely MRI-only workflow in radiotherapy planning. It achieves this by analyzing a dedicated MR image and generating a synthetic CT image that can replace the conventional CT in the treatment planning process. In addition, the software may also perform automated contouring of risk organs in certain anatomies. Class C 103 MRI radio frequency coil This radio frequency coil, as a component of a medical MRI system, is intended to act as a transmitter, receiver, or both a transmitter and receiver of RF pulses necessary for diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures. It is intended to be used to enhance image resolution by improving signal to noise characteristics. Class B
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MRI system application
software
It is a standalone software application that is intended to be
used for viewing, post-processing and quantitative
evaluation of magnetic resonance (MR) images for
applications such as quantitative cardiovascular computed
tomography (CT) evaluation, determination of the
triglyceride fat fraction in MR images of the liver, multi slice
and gradient echo image analysis, etc. It does not drive
MRI systems.
Class C
105
MRI system synchronizer
A physiological monitoring unit intended to be used as a
component of a diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI) system, for synchronize image formation or data
collection with a specific measurable physiological
parameter, e.g., the beginning of a patient's respiratory or
cardiac cycle. It is primarily used for the purpose of artifact
reduction or enhancement of signal-to-noise ratios in
various real-time or dynamic MRI applications.
Class B
106
MRI system table,
powered
A powered/programmable table with electronic and/or
software controls intended to position and support a patient
during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations.
Class B
107
MRI system workstation
A standalone image-processing workstation that is intended
to be networked with one or more magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) systems. The workstation may have any type
of hardware, or any type of configuration. It is not intended
to control or directly manipulate the diagnostic imaging
device. It is intended to process MRI images and provide
valuable information that allow decision making, evaluation
or diagnosis of the patient's pathologic conditions.
Class B
108
MRI-patient physiologic
monitoring system
A mobile assembly of devices intended for continuous
assessment of several vital physiologic parameters (e.g.,
ECG, blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, cardiac
output, apnoea, and respiratory/anaesthetic gas
concentrations, etc.) of infant to adult intensive care
patients during a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
procedure.
Class C
109
Multi-modality diagnostic
x-ray system (full body
CT/fluoroscopic x-ray
system)
An assembly of diagnostic x-ray devices intended to
acquire, display and process images from any part of the
body (full-body) incorporating the techniques of more than
one x-ray imaging modality, typically including real-time
fluoroscopy, two-dimensional (2D) radiography, and
computed tomography (CT); it is not a single-modality
system.
Class C
110
Neurosurgical ultrasound
navigation system
application software
An individual software program or group of programs,
routines or algorithms that add specific image processing
and/or analysis capabilities to a neurosurgical ultrasound
(US) navigation system. It does not drive the ultrasound
navigation system.
Class C
111
Neurosurgical ultrasound
navigation system optical
tracking unit
A component of a neurosurgical ultrasound (US) navigation
system intended to track the position of all the
localizers/spatial markers during intraoperative imaging and
to supply the ultrasound system (not included) with valid
positional data.
Class B
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Nonfetal ultrasonic
monitor
A nonfetal ultrasonic monitor is a device that projects a
continuous high frequency sound wave into body tissue
other than a fetus to determine frequency changes (doppler
shift) in the reflected wave and is intended for use in the
investigation of nonfetal blood flow and other nonfetal body
tissues in motion.
Class B
113
Non-image- intensified
fluoroscopic x-ray system
A non-image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system is a
device intended to be used to visualize anatomical
structures by using a fluorescent screen to convert a
pattern of X-ray radiation into a visible image.
Class C
114
Noninvasive vascular
ultrasound probe
A hand-operated component of a vascular ultrasound
system intended to measure the flow of blood noninvasively
by measuring flow in underlying vasculature from the body
surface pre-/post-operatively, using
ultrasonic/Doppler/transit time technology. It may also be
used for cross-sectional visualization/imaging.
Class B
115
Noninvasive vascular
ultrasound system
An electrically-powered device assembly intended to
noninvasively locate and assess the extent of vascular
(venous and arterial) flow restriction (e.g., clots, stenosis,
mechanical damage) by measuring blood flow rate using
ultrasound/Doppler/transit time technology. It may also be
used to detect the foetal heartbeat.
Class C
116
Nuclear
electrocardiogram
synchronizer/Nuclear
medicine system
synchronizer
A nuclear electrocardiograph synchronizer is a device
intended for use in nuclear radiology to relate the time of
image formation to the cardiac cycle during the production
of dynamic cardiac images.
Class B
117
Nuclear medicine data
processing system
A data processing system specifically dedicated for nuclear
medicine. The system is used for various types of filter
processing, image display, clinical analysis, management of
image storage, etc. The system may have a control system
for directly operating a diagnostic imaging unit. This system
can deliver or receive data online or offline, and has a
configuration that can provide functions such as processing,
manipulating, and displaying a patient's images and
information collected with the nuclear medicine scan.
Class C
118
Nuclear medicine system
workstation
A standalone imaging workstation specifically intended to
create network connection with one or more nuclear
imaging devices, such as gamma camera, PET device, and
SPECT device. The workstation may have any type of
hardware, or any type of configuration. It does not have
controls for the direct manipulation of the imaging device.
Class B
119
Nuclear sealed source for
absorption compensation
A sealed radioisotope intended to be used for the correction
of absorption of radiation from a diagnostic radioisotope by
organs and tissues to improve quantitative capability of
diagnostic imaging of the nuclear imaging system (PET or
SPECT devices), thereby improving accuracy of diagnosis.
Class B
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Nuclear tomography
system/nuclear medicine
system
A nuclear tomography/medicine system is a device
intended to detect nuclear radiation in the body and
produce images of a specific cross-sectional plane of the
body by blurring or eliminating detail from other planes.
Class C
121
Nuclear whole body
scanner
A nuclear whole body scanner is a device intended to
measure and image the distribution of radionuclides in the
body by means of a wide- aperture detector whose position
moves in one direction with respect to the patient.
Class C
122
Oesophageal ultrasound
imaging transducer
(oesophagal
endosonography
probe/transducer)
An ultrasound imaging transducer assembly intended to be
inserted and positioned in the oesophagus to obtain
ultrasound images of the heart and/or to navigate devices
requiring ultrasound guidance and placement (e.g.,
endoscopy equipment or needle biopsy equipment).
Class B
123
Ophthalmic ultrasound
imaging transducer
An ultrasound imaging transducer that is a hand-held
device intended to be moved over the intact surface of a
patient's eye during imaging applications involving the
examination of the lens. This is a reusable device.
Class B
124
Optical coherence
tomography (OCT)
imaging system
The OCT (optical coherence tomography) diagnostic
imaging system is intended for use in imaging of tissue
characteristics and shapes of various sites (e.g., blood
vessel, abdomen, lung) using near-infrared rays, without
the need to obtain tissues surgically. This system may or
may not contain a software package that supports the
taking of both still and real-time images, and is used to
diagnose anatomic abnormalities in tissues and to examine
functional and anatomic features.
Class C
125
Optoacoustic/ultrasound
imaging system
An assembly of electrically-powered devices intended for
imaging and analysis of soft-tissue and soft-tissue
vasculature using combined optoacoustic (photoacoustic:
pulsed near-infrared) and ultrasound (US) imaging.
Class B
126
Orthopaedic x-ray ruler
A device used in an orthopaedic clinical setting intended to
be used to establish an accurate measurement of length or
size related to a bone structure (i.e., length, thickness, or
other aspects) when this is being viewed by the surgeon
during fluoroscopy. It includes a series of notches and holes
that clearly show up on the x-ray image demonstrating the
distances of the viewed bone.
Class A
127
Panoramic digital X-ray
sensor
A sensor used in combination with a diagnostic digital
dental X-ray imaging device that is specifically intended for
panoramic imaging of teeth, jaw, and oral structures.
Class B
128
Panoramic/tomographic
dental x-ray system
(orthopantomography
system) application
software
An application or operating data program intended for use
in, or together with a panoramic/tomographic dental x-ray
system configuration for image analysis.
Class C
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Paranasal ultrasound
probe
An ultrasound transducer assembly intended to be inserted
into and positioned in the paranasal sinuses for diagnostic
imaging purposes. The device is also called an endoscopic
ultrasound probe or ultrasound endoscopic transducer to be
used in the paranasal sinuses. The device is typically
incorporated in or used in combination with a device that
requires ultrasonography guidance or ultrasonic wave
generation, such as an endoscopic device or a needle
biopsy device.
Class B
130
PET infusion system
An assembly of devices intended to deliver accurate doses
of Fluorine-18 (18F) Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)
radiopharmaceuticals (not included) and commonly used
flushing solutions to patients during molecular imaging
(nuclear medicine) diagnostic procedures. It may also be
used to provide effective radiation shielding to medical
personnel from 18F radiation exposure during nuclear
medicine diagnostic procedures.
Class C
131
PET system
An assembly of devices comprising a diagnostic positron
emission tomography (PET) imaging system intended to
detect, record, quantify and analyse photon emission
patterns to produce three-dimensional (3-D) tomographic
digital cross-sectional physiological images of the patient.
Class C
132
PET system application
software
An individual software program or group of programs,
routines or algorithms that are intended to add specific
image processing and/or analysis capabilities to a positron
emission tomography (PET) imaging system configuration.
Not intended to drive, control or operate the PET system.
Class B
133
PET/CT system
A diagnostic radiological imaging system that is a
combination of a positron emission tomography (PET)
camera system for nuclear medicine (NM) images, and a
computed tomography (CT) camera system for x-ray
images. The PET and CT portions of the system may be
used independently or in combination.
Class C
134
PET/MRI system
A diagnostic radiological imaging system that is a
combination of a positron emission tomography (PET)
camera system for nuclear medicine (NM) images, and a
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system for magnetic
resonance images. The PET and MRI portions of the
system may be used independently or in combination.
Class C
135
Photofluorographic x-ray
system
A photofluorographic x-ray system is a device that includes
a fluoroscopic x-ray unit and a camera intended to be used
to produce, then photograph, a fluoroscopic image of the
body.
Class C
136
Pneumoencephalographic
chair
It is intended to support and position a patient during
pneumoencephalography (x-ray imaging of the brain).
Class B
137
Positron CT-combined
SPECT system
(PET/SPECT system)
A system intended to perform both SPECT examination and
positron CT (PET) examination.
Class C
138
Radiographic film
cassette/X-ray cassette
A radiographic film cassette is a device intended for use
during diagnostic x-ray procedures to hold a radiographic
film in close contact with an x-ray intensifying screen and to
provide a light-proof enclosure to prevent direct exposure of
radiographic film.
Class B
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Radiographic
film/cassette changer
A radiographic film/cassette changer is a device intended to
be used during a radiologic procedure to move a
radiographic film or cassette between x-ray exposures and
to position it during the exposure.
Class B
140
Radiographic
film/cassette changer
programmer
A radiographic film/cassette changer programmer is a
device intended to be used to control the operations of a
film or cassette changer during serial medical radiography.
Class B
141
Radiologic quality
assurance instrument
A radiologic quality assurance instrument is a device
intended for medical purposes to measure a physical
characteristic associated with another radiologic device.
Class A
142
Radiological computer
aided triage and
notification software
Radiological computer aided triage and notification software
is an image processing software intended to aid in
prioritization and triage of radiological medical images. The
device uses computer aided image analysis of radiologic
images for identification of suspicious lesions.
Class C
143
Radiological computer-
assisted diagnostic
software for lesions
suspicious of cancer
A radiological computer-assisted diagnostic software is an
image processing device intended to aid in the
characterization of lesions as suspicious for cancer
identified on acquired medical images such as magnetic
resonance, mammography, radiography, or computed
tomography. The device characterizes lesions based on
features or information extracted from the images and
provides information about the lesion(s) to the user.
Class C
144
Radionuclide dose
calibrator
A radionuclide dose calibrator is a radiation detection
device intended to assay radionuclides before their
administration to patients.
Class B
145
Radionuclide rebreathing
system
A radionuclide rebreathing system is a device intended to
be used to contain a gaseous or volatile radionuclide or a
radionuclide-labeled aerosol and permit it to be respired by
the patient during nuclear medicine ventilatory tests (testing
process of exchange between the lungs and the
atmosphere).
Class C
146
Rectal/vaginal ultrasound
imaging transducer
An invasive component of an ultrasound imaging assembly
intended to be positioned within the vagina and/or rectum,
either manually or under endoscopic guidance, for
ultrasound imaging from within the vagina/rectum. It may be
intended for wired or wireless data transfer and may be
intended for use with a dedicated ultrasound system or with
an off-the-shelf device (e.g., smartphone) with dedicated
software installed. This is a reusable device.
Class B
147
Software for
electrocardiograph with
ultrasonic diagnostic
system
A software which is intended to process data obtained from
an electrocardiograph with ultrasound diagnostic system.
The resultant data are provided for diagnosis, etc. This term
may involve the recording media where the software are
stored.
Class B
148
SPECT system
application software
An individual software program or group of programs,
routines or algorithms that add specific image processing
and/or analysis capabilities to a positron emission
tomography (PET) imaging system configuration. It is not
an operating software or firmware.
Class B
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SPECT system, annular
detector array
An assembly of devices comprising a diagnostic, stationary,
single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
system intended exclusively for use in tomographic imaging
applications. It detects, records, quantifies and analyses
radionuclide emissions produced during the decay of
radiopharmaceuticals or other radiation emitting materials
injected into, or ingested by, a patient.
Class C
150
SPECT system, rotating
detector head
An assembly of devices comprising a diagnostic single
photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) system
that is a three-dimensional (3-D) tomographic imaging
gamma camera-based system intended to detect, record,
quantify and analyse radionuclide emissions (primarily
gamma rays) produced during the decay of
radiopharmaceuticals or other radiation emitting materials
injected into, or ingested by, a patient.
Class C
151
SPECT/CT system
An assembly of diagnostic devices that is a combination of
a single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
camera system for nuclear medicine (NM) images, and a
computed tomography (CT) camera system for x-ray
images. The SPECT and CT portions of the system may be
used independently or in combination and the images may
be transferred to other systems for radiation therapy
planning or additional processing.
Class C
152
Spot-film device
A spot-film device is an electromechanical component of a
fluoroscopic x-ray system that is intended to be used for
medical purposes to position a radiographic film cassette to
obtain radiographs during fluoroscopy.
Class B
153
Surgical ultrasound
imaging transducer
A hand-held ultrasound imaging transducer assembly
intended to be positioned within a surgical site for localized
intraoperative imaging applications. This is a reusable
device.
Class C
154
Thyroid-uptake nuclear
medicine system
An assembly of diagnostic devices that comprise a non-
imaging nuclear medicine system intended primarily for
radioactive iodine related thyroid uptake measurement and
analysis applications.
Class B
155
Tissue specimen x-ray
tomography system
An assembly of devices intended to produce an x-ray image
of a tissue sample (e.g., stereotactic biopsy cores taken
during mammographic procedures) and/or an amputated
body part, by generating and controlling x-ray beams and
recording the absorption patterns of the x-rays. It is not
intended for direct patient use.
Class A
156
Transilluminator for breast
evaluation/Breast
transilluminator
(Diaphanoscope)
An electrically powered device intended to transmit low
intensity emissions of visible light and near-infrared
radiation (approximately 700-1050 nanometers (nm)),
through the breast to visualize translucent tissue for the
diagnosis of cancer, other conditions, diseases, or
abnormalities.
Class B
157
Transoesophageal
vascular ultrasound
monitor
A mains electricity (AC-powered) device intended to be
used for monitoring cardiac output and/or fluid status
through connection to a dedicated probe, which is placed in
the oesophagus to measure blood flow in the descending
aorta. It may be used during a surgical procedure or in
intensive care.
Class B
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Transoesophageal
vascular ultrasound probe
A device intended to be inserted into the oesophagus, orally
or nasally, to continuously measure blood flow in the
descending aorta by ultrasonic Doppler technology for
assessment of cardiac output and/or fluid status. It is
typically used during general anaesthesia or in intensive
care. This is a single-use device.
Class B
159
Ultrasonic amplifier
A unit intended for use to amplify signals transmitted from
the probe of an ultrasound imaging system. This is used
with an ultrasound system in the event the quality of original
data transfer is lowered by the distance between the
console and the imaging probe in the ultrasound system.
Class B
160
Ultrasonic pulsed doppler
imaging system
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.
Class B
161
Ultrasonic pulsed echo
imaging system
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.
Class B
162
Ultrasound aspiration
biopsy procedure kit
A collection of sterile devices, that includes a biopsy needle
and other supplies, intended to perform an ultrasound-
guided aspiration sampling of tissue. This is a single-use
device.
Class B
163
Ultrasound contrast
medium, transuterine
administration
A substance/formulation (e.g., solution, gel, foam) intended
to be administered into the female reproductive tract, via
the vagina/uterus, to enhance diagnostic ultrasound
images, typically for the evaluation of the uterine cavity
and/or fallopian tube patency. (Invasive devices for
application not included)
Class B
164
Ultrasound endoscope
balloon, natural rubber
latex
A sterile balloon-like cap made of Hevea natural rubber
latex (NRL) intended to be placed on the distal end of an
ultrasound endoscope and inflated to make contact with the
wall of the viscus to enable a higher-quality ultrasound
image during echo-endoscopy, typically of the
gastrointestinal or respiratory tract.
Class B
165
Ultrasound endoscope
balloon, synthetic polymer
A sterile balloon-like cap made of a synthetic-polymer (e.g.,
silicone) intended to be placed on the distal end of an
ultrasound endoscope and inflated to make contact with the
wall of the viscus to enable a higher-quality ultrasound
image during echo-endoscopy, typically of the
gastrointestinal or respiratory tract.
Class B
166
Ultrasound imaging
system application
software
An individual software program or group of programs,
routines or algorithms that add specific image processing
and/or analysis capabilities to a diagnostic ultrasound
system configuration.
Class B
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Ultrasound imaging
system multi-transducer
connection unit
An electronic device intended to be used with an ultrasound
(US) imaging system to enable the simultaneous
connection of multiple hand-held US transducers (not
included) so the user can conveniently switch between
transducers as required.
Class B
168
Ultrasound imaging
system operation software
Mainframe or personal computer (PC) based operating
system software (or firmware) specific to the central
processing unit (CPU) incorporated into a diagnostic
ultrasound system configuration.
Class B
169
Ultrasound imaging
system operator console
A device that is a component of a diagnostic ultrasound
imaging system intended to function as the primary control
panel. It includes hardware and software that allows for
image display, processing, analysis, archiving and retrieval.
It contains the primary controls for the direct operation of
the ultrasound system.
Class B
170
Ultrasound imaging
system tracking
positioner, reusable
(ultrasound transducer
bracket)
A metal or plastic bracket intended to be applied to a hand-
held ultrasound (US) transducer for the repeatable
positioning (detach from/reattach to same place) of an
electromagnetic (EM) sensor and/or needle guide on the
transducer. It may be used in conjunction with an EM
device tracking system and is intended for applications
involving needle guidance and tracking such as ablation,
core tissue biopsy, fluid aspiration, therapeutic delivery and
vascular access. (transducer and sensor are not included)
Class B
171
Ultrasound imaging
transducer positioning unit
A unit, which is an accessory to diagnostic ultrasound
system, intended to position an ultrasound system imaging
transducer that is inserted into the body through an
endoscope and allow monitoring of the movement after
placement.
Class B
172
Ultrasound imaging
transducer washer-
disinfector (chemical)
A dedicated electrically-powered unit intended to be used to
wash and disinfect ultrasound imaging transducers with the
use of appropriate cleaning methods and chemical
disinfection. Not intended for end-point
disinfection/sterilization.
Class B
173
Ultrasound system
synchronizer
A physiological monitoring device intended to be used as a
component in a diagnostic ultrasound system, to
synchronize imaging acquisition and data collection with
specific measurable, physiological parameters, such as the
starting point of a patient's respiratory or cardiac cycle. It is
used mainly to reduce artifacts and to increase the signal-
to-noise ratio in real-time ultrasonic imaging and in video
imaging.
Class B
174
Needle guide positioning
system for ultrasound-
guided laser thermal
therapy
An assembly of noninvasive devices intended for use
during soft-tissue lesion treatment by ultrasound-guided
laser thermal therapy, to provide software-based simulation
of tissue thermal damage for assisting the manual
positioning of percutaneous needles through which laser
applicators (not included) are introduced.
Class B
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Vascular ultrasound
system control unit
A mains electricity (AC-powered) external device intended
to be used to indicate (visually and/or sonically) blood flow
in a peripheral blood vessel, through connection to a
dedicated probe/catheter (not included), using
ultrasound/Doppler/transit time technology. It may be
intended to locate and assess the extent of vascular flow
restriction (e.g., clots, stenosis, mechanical damage) or to
monitor blood flow in association with microvascular
surgery.
Class B
176
X-ray film ruler
A device used in radiology intended to superimpose
accurate measurements of length (i.e., inches or
millimetres) onto an x-ray film so that these measurements
remain as a permanent feature of that x-ray against the
anatomical structure that has been captured.
Class A
177
X-ray image intensifier
A device intended to convert an x-ray image into a light
image, then to an electronic image and finally back to a
light-based image of diminished size and increased
brightness. It is primarily used in fluoroscopic, angiographic,
cine-fluorographic x-ray, and digital x-ray applications as it
outputs an image small enough to be coupled to cine,
television or spot-film cameras.
Class B
178
X-ray system computer,
diagnostic, general-
purpose
A dedicated mainframe computer, personal computer (PC)
or PC based platform and associated hardware, firmware,
and operating system software intended to be used
specifically to control and monitor the operation of a
general-purpose medical x-ray system and associated
image processing, display and analysis functions.
Class C
179
X-ray system
synchronizer
A physiological monitoring unit intended to be used as a
component of a diagnostic x-ray system, e.g., fluoroscopy,
angiography or general-purpose, to synchronize image
formation or data collection with a specific measurable
physiological parameter, e.g., the beginning of a patient's
respiratory or cardiac cycle. It is primarily used for the
purpose of artifact reduction or enhancement of signal-to-
noise ratios in various real-time or dynamic diagnostic x-ray
applications. It is sometimes referred to as a gated imaging
accessory or trigger.
Class C
180
X-ray/CT combined
cardiovascular diagnostic
X-ray system
A system combining a diagnostic X-ray computed
tomography (CT) and a diagnostic cardiovascular
fluoroscopy system.
Class C
181
Ultrasound needle guide,
reusable
A non-powered device intended to direct a sharp needle
(not included) into its proper course when performing
ultrasound-guided clinical and/or surgical procedure
including biopsies. This is a reusable device intended to be
sterilized prior to use.
Class B
182
Ultrasound needle guide,
single-use
A non-powered, disposable device intended to direct a
sharp needle (not included) into its proper course when
performing ultrasound-guided clinical and/or surgical
procedure including biopsies. This is a single-use device.
Class B
183
Positron camera
A positron camera is a device intended to image the
distribution of positron-emitting radionuclides in the body.
Class B
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184 Scintillation (gamma) camera A scintillation (gamma) camera is a device intended to image the distribution of radionuclides in the body by means of a photon radiation detector. Class B 185 Nuclear whole body counter A nuclear whole body counter is a device intended to measure the amount of radioactive material in the entire body. Class B 186 Nuclear rectilinear scanner A nuclear rectilinear scanner is a device intended to image the distribution of radionuclides in the body by means of a detector (or detectors) whose position moves in two directions with respect to the patient. Class B 187 Nuclear uptake probe A nuclear uptake probe is a device intended to measure the amount of radionuclide taken up by a particular organ or body region Class B
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