510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · 2008Vectra (Intelect) Epr Ultrasound
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Chattanooga Group · IMI Ultrasonic Diathermy For Use In Applying Therapeutic Deep Heat
Cleared on Dec 3, 2003 after a 239-day review. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Dec 3, 2003
- Review
- 239 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- IMI
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 0
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA 510(k) statement (indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against?
FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2008 | Not classified | Z-1636-2008 | Component design/selection | Device may fail to administer therapy during use. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
How does its category compare?
All IMI devicesIMI Ultrasonic Diathermy For Use In Applying Therapeutic Deep Heat: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · IMI
1in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · IMI
150in 2016
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · IMI
2in 2008
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · IMI
2in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code IMI, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | — | 0 | 9 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 150 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | — | 0 | 6 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | — | 0 | 7 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 | — | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 | 0 | — | 0 | — |
What is it indicated for?
For Ultrasound
Application of therapeutic deep heat for the treatment of selected sub-chronic and chronic medical conditions such as:
1. Relief of pain, muscle spasms and joint contractures
2. Relief of pain, muscle spasms and joint contractures that may be associated with:
a) Adhesive capsulitis
b) Bursitis with slight calcification
c) Myositis
d) Soft tissue injuries
e) Shortened tendons due to past injuries and scar tissues
3. Relief of sub-chronic and chronic pain and joint contractures resulting from:
a) Capsular tightness
b) Capsular scarring
Indications for use as stated in the FDA 510(k) statement.
https://510kreport.com/device/K031116 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K031116: Vectra (Intelect) Epr Ultrasound.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K031116
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- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026