510(k) · Cleared
ClearedModification to E-Scan XQ
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Esaote, S.p.A. · LNH System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Cleared on Aug 13, 2003 as substantially equivalent to K963262 (Biosound, Inc., 1997) and 4 other predicates after a 35-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1991. 47 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Aug 13, 2003
- Review
- 35 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- LNH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 5
Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K911667 (1991). 18 ancestors in all. 47 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.
- Root · 5 generations backK911667 Hitachi MRP-7000 Magnetic Rosonance DeviceHitachi Medical Systems America, Inc. · 1991 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK963262 Artoscan MBiosound, Inc. · 1997
- 3 generations backK981358 Artoscan SBiosound Esaote, Inc. · 1998
- 2 generations backK990968 E-SCANBiosound Esaote, Inc. · 1999
- 1 generation backK020164 E-Scan XQBiosound Esaote, Inc. · 2002
- This deviceK032121 Modification to E-Scan XQEsaote, S.p.A. · 2003
- Descendant · cites it directly · 45 of its ownK042236 G-SCANEsaote, S.p.A. · 2004
- Descendant · cites it directly · 43 of its ownK060956 G-Scan-Model 9800020000, E-Scan Model 9800010000 and E-Scan…Esaote, S.p.A. · 2006
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 34 of its ownK063207 S-Scan Mri SystemEsaote, S.p.A. · 2006
- Descendant · cites it directly · 32 of its ownK061429 Dynamic Mri Software Option for C-Scan, E-Scan XQ and E-Scan OperaEsaote, S.p.A. · 2006
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 24 of its ownK080968 S-Scan, G-Scan, Dynamic Mri Software for C-Scan, E-Scanxq & E-Scan…Esaote, S.p.A. · 2008
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Descendants cleared per year
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 47 · See all- K042236G-SCANEsaote, S.p.A. · 2004 · cites it directly45descendants
- K060956G-Scan-Model 9800020000, E-Scan Model 9800010000 and E-Scan…Esaote, S.p.A. · 2006 · cites it directly43descendants
- K063207S-Scan Mri SystemEsaote, S.p.A. · 2006 · 2 generations on34descendants
- K061429Dynamic Mri Software Option for C-Scan, E-Scan XQ and E-Scan OperaEsaote, S.p.A. · 2006 · cites it directly32descendants
- K080968S-Scan, G-Scan, Dynamic Mri Software for C-Scan, E-Scanxq & E-Scan OperaEsaote, S.p.A. · 2008 · 2 generations on24descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −5 | K911667 | Hitachi MRP-7000 Magnetic Rosonance Device | Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc. | 1991 | 2 |
| −4 | K963262 | Artoscan M | Biosound, Inc. | 1997 | — |
| −3 | K981358 | Artoscan S | Biosound Esaote, Inc. | 1998 | — |
| −2 | K990968 | E-SCAN | Biosound Esaote, Inc. | 1999 | — |
| −1 | K020164 | E-Scan XQ | Biosound Esaote, Inc. | 2002 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K032121 | Modification to E-Scan XQ | Esaote, S.p.A. | 2003 | — |
| +1 | K042236 | G-SCAN | Esaote, S.p.A. | 2004 | — |
| +1 | K060956 | G-Scan-Model 9800020000, E-Scan Model 9800010000 and E-Scan… | Esaote, S.p.A. | 2006 | — |
| +2 | K063207 | S-Scan Mri System | Esaote, S.p.A. | 2006 | — |
| +1 | K061429 | Dynamic Mri Software Option for C-Scan, E-Scan XQ and E-Scan Opera | Esaote, S.p.A. | 2006 | — |
| +2 | K080968 | S-Scan, G-Scan, Dynamic Mri Software for C-Scan, E-Scanxq & E-Scan Opera | Esaote, S.p.A. | 2008 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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Top candidate predicates for a new LNH device
- #1 K213693 MAGNETOM Vida with syngo MR XA50Ascore 23.0 · 18 generations · no Class I recall
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What was it cleared against? (5)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K963262 | Artoscan MSummary page 1…Classification Number: 90LNH 807.92(a)(3) Predicate Device(s) Esaote Artoscan M K963262 Esaote E-SC~ K990968 Esaote E-SC~ KO0… | 1997 |
| * | K990968 | E-SCANSummary page 1…Predicate Device(s) Esaote Artoscan M K963262 Esaote E-SC~ K990968 Esaote E-SC~ KO0 1894 Esaote Hip Coil KO… | 1999 |
| * | K001894 | Modification to E-Scan | 2000 |
| * | K012728 | E-Scan Mri System | 2001 |
| * | K020164 | E-Scan XQSummary page 3…11 807.92(a)(6) Technological Characteristics Comparison to the cleared device E-scan XQ K020164 lmaging system Characteristics E-scan XQ K020164 E-scan XQ modified Comments Pulse sequences Orthogonal Multi-planar Scout… | 2002 |
What descends from it? (47)
See all 474 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 12 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.5 years on median.
- 3 of the 18 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K042236 (Esaote, S.p.A., 2004) has gone furthest, with 45 descendants of its own.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K963262.
How does its category compare?
All LNH devicesLNH System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · LNH
26in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · LNH
122in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · LNH
8in 2025
Class I (8 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · LNH
1,263in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code LNH, 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 | 12 | 35 | 25 | 114 |
| 2008 | 19 | 53 | 12 | 167 |
| 2009 | 17 | 70 | 7 | 194 |
| 2010 | 12 | 94 | 17 | 165 |
| 2011 | 16 | 81 | 11 | 182 |
| 2012 | 22 | 89 | 5 | 170 |
| 2013 | 19 | 108 | 2 | 107 |
| 2014 | 17 | 108 | 13 | 119 |
| 2015 | 19 | 140 | 12 (2) | 113 |
| 2016 | 20 | 108 | 1 | 135 |
| 2017 | 18 | 98 | 0 | 121 |
| 2018 | 29 | 128 | 71 | 158 |
| 2019 | 26 | 62 | 5 | 158 |
| 2020 | 32 | 121 | 4 | 98 |
| 2021 | 27 | 87 | 41 | 84 |
| 2022 | 30 | 74 | 13 | 138 |
| 2023 | 30 | 124 | 10 (1) | 159 |
| 2024 | 26 | 104 | 4 | 281 |
| 2025 | 26 | 122 | 8 (5) | 1,263 |
| 2026 | 24 | 126 | 43 | — |
What is it indicated for?
E-scan XQ is a magnetic resonance (MR) system that produces transversal, sagittal and coronal and oblique cross-section images of the limbs and joints. It is intended for imaging portions of the arm, including the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, upper arm and shoulder, and imaging portions of the leg, including the foot, ankle, calf, knee, thigh and hip: E-scan XQ MR images correspond to the spatial distribution of protons (hydrogen nuclei) that determine…
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E-scan XQ is a magnetic resonance (MR) system that produces transversal, sagittal and coronal and oblique cross-section images of the limbs and joints. It is intended for imaging portions of the arm, including the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, upper arm and shoulder, and imaging portions of the leg, including the foot, ankle, calf, knee, thigh and hip:
E-scan XQ MR images correspond to the spatial distribution of protons (hydrogen nuclei) that determine magnetic resonance properties and are dependent on the MR parameters, including spin-lattice relaxation time (T1), spin-spin relaxation time (T2), nuclei density, flow velocity and “chemical shift”. When interpreted by a medical expert trained in the use of MR equipment, the images can provide diagnostically useful information.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K032121 · printed Nov 3, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K032121: Modification to E-Scan XQ.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 3, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K032121
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026