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510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · 2007

Nemio Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Model Ssa-550A

K043078510(k) TraditionalCleared Nov 17, 20049-day reviewClass II21 CFR 892.1560Recalls 1

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Toshiba America Medical Systems, In.C · IYO System, Imaging, Pulsed Echo, Ultrasonic

Cleared on Nov 17, 2004 as substantially equivalent to K010631 (Toshiba America Medical Systems, In.C, 2001) and 1 other predicate after a 9-day review. Its family tree reaches back 5 generations to 1995. 196 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled once.

Decided
Nov 17, 2004
Review
9 days
Class
Class II
Product code
IYO
Recalls
1
Predicates
2

Its longest line of descent runs back 5 generations to K935595 (1995). 20 ancestors in all, the oldest K921148 (1992). 196 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 2001: 1 other ancestor2002: 1 other ancestor2000: 4 other ancestors1995: 3 other ancestors1999: 3 other ancestors1997: 1 other ancestor1994: 1 other ancestor1992: 1 other ancestor2005: 2 descendants cleared2006: 2 descendants cleared2007: 2 descendants cleared2009: 3 descendants cleared2010: 7 descendants cleared2018: 12 descendants cleared2013: 9 descendants cleared2008: 4 descendants cleared2015: 17 descendants cleared2011: 9 descendants cleared2012: 7 descendants cleared2017: 25 descendants cleared2016: 10 descendants cleared2020: 13 descendants cleared2014: 2 descendants cleared2019: 11 descendants cleared2025: 15 descendants cleared2024: 13 descendants cleared2023: 8 descendants cleared2021: 10 descendants cleared2022: 9 descendants cleared2026: 6 descendants clearedK935595 · Acuson Model 3001 · Acuson Corp. · 1995K973767 · Harmonic Imaging with Contrast · Acuson Corp. · 1997K022567 · Sequoia Signature II Diagnostic Ultrasound System · Acuson Corp. · 2002K032111 · Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular System · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2003 · recalledK040060 · Sonoline G50 and G60 S Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 20041990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 1 other ancestor2 generations back: 3 other ancestors3 generations back: 2 other ancestors4 generations back: 5 other ancestors5 generations back: 4 other ancestors 1 generation forward: 1 descendant2 generations forward: 2 descendants3 generations forward: 3 descendants4 generations forward: 13 descendants5 generations forward: 22 descendants6 generations forward: 21 descendants7 generations forward: 14 descendants8 generations forward: 23 descendants9 generations forward: 17 descendants10 generations forward: 21 descendants11 generations forward: 21 descendants12 generations forward: 21 descendants13 generations forward: 12 descendants14 generations forward: 4 descendants15 generations forward: 1 descendant K040060 · Sonoline G50 and G60 S Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2004K032111 · Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular System · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2003 · recalledK022567 · Sequoia Signature II Diagnostic Ultrasound System · Acuson Corp. · 2002K973767 · Harmonic Imaging with Contrast · Acuson Corp. · 1997K935595 · Acuson Model 3001 · Acuson Corp. · 1995−50+5+10+15
  1. Root · 5 generations backK935595 Acuson Model 3001Acuson Corp. · 1995
  2. 4 generations backK973767 Harmonic Imaging with ContrastAcuson Corp. · 1997
  3. 3 generations backK022567 Sequoia Signature II Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemAcuson Corp. · 2002
  4. 2 generations backK032111 Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
  5. 1 generation backK040060 Sonoline G50 and G60 S Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemsSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2004
  6. This deviceK043078 Nemio Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Model Ssa-550AToshiba America Medical Systems, In.C · 2004
  7. Descendant · cites it directly · 195 of its ownK051500 Famio Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems, Model Ssa-530AToshiba America Medical Systems, In.C · 2005
  8. Descendant · 2 generations on · 194 of its ownK053346 Modification to: DP-9900 Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging…Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2005
  9. Descendant · 3 generations on · 193 of its ownK061189 DP-9900 Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2006
  10. Descendant · 2 generations on · 189 of its ownK063500 DC-6 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2006
  11. Descendant · 3 generations on · 188 of its ownK072164 DC-6 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2007

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Descendants cleared per year

2005: 22006: 22007: 22008: 42009: 32010: 72011: 92012: 72013: 92014: 22015: 172016: 102017: 252018: 122019: 112020: 132021: 102022: 92023: 82024: 132025: 152026: 6
2005high 25 (2017) · low 2 (2005)2026

Most influential descendants

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  • K051500Famio Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems, Model Ssa-530AToshiba America Medical Systems, In.C · 2005 · cites it directly195descendants
  • K053346Modification to: DP-9900 Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging System, Model DP-9900Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2005 · 2 generations on194descendants
  • K061189DP-9900 Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2006 · 3 generations on193descendants
  • K063500DC-6 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2006 · 2 generations on189descendants
  • K072164DC-6 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2007 · 3 generations on188descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−5K935595Acuson Model 3001Acuson Corp.1995—
−4K973767Harmonic Imaging with ContrastAcuson Corp.1997—
−3K022567Sequoia Signature II Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemAcuson Corp.2002—
−2K032111Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.20031
−1K040060Sonoline G50 and G60 S Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemsSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.2004—
0 (this device)K043078Nemio Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Model Ssa-550AToshiba America Medical Systems, In.C2004—
+1K051500Famio Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems, Model Ssa-530AToshiba America Medical Systems, In.C2005—
+2K053346Modification to: DP-9900 Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging System, Model…Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.2005—
+3K061189DP-9900 Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.2006—
+2K063500DC-6 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.2006—
+3K072164DC-6 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.2007—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
199210
199410
199530
199710
199930
200040
200110
200210

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200520
200620
200720
200840
200930
201070
201190
201270
201390
201420
2015170
2016100
2017250
2018120
2019110
2020130
2021100
202290
202380
2024130
2025150
202660
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K043078, 1995–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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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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What was it cleared against? (2)

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.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K010631NEMIO
Summary page 1
…ieves that this device is substantially equivalent to the Following devices: 1) Toshiba NEMIO SSA-550A Diagnostic Ultrasound System, 510(k) control number K010631 2) Siemens G60 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, 510(k) control number K040060 Device Description: The NEMIO will be offered…
Toshiba America Medical Systems, In.C2001—
*K040060Sonoline G50 and G60 S Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems
Summary page 1
…1) Toshiba NEMIO SSA-550A Diagnostic Ultrasound System, 510(k) control number K010631 2) Siemens G60 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, 510(k) control number K040060 Device Description: The NEMIO will be offered in three variations all of which are mobile systems. These systems are all Track…
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.2004—

Also cleared against K010631: 5 other devices →

What descends from it? (196)

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1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K051500Famio Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems, Model Ssa-530AToshiba America Medical Systems, In.C2005195

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Aug 29, 2007Not classifiedZ-0253-2008Software designMultiple problems including : (1) The surface temperature of the transducer tip can rise and exceed the limit set by the international standard. (2) Incorrect display of the TI indices on the display monitor. The displayed value is…

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 9 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
  • 3 of the 20 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K051500 (Toshiba America Medical Systems, In.C, 2005) has gone furthest, with 195 descendants of its own.
  • 5 other devices also cite its predicate K010631.

How does its category compare?

All IYO devices

IYO System, Imaging, Pulsed Echo, Ultrasonic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.

FDA decisions per year · IYO

7in 2025

2007: 202008: 142009: 132010: 152011: 112012: 152013: 172014: 142015: 192016: 102017: 192018: 142019: 132020: 112021: 152022: 52023: 112024: 102025: 72026 (partial year): 10
2007high 20 (2007) · low 5 (2022)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · IYO

171in 2025

2007: 17 days median2008: 36 days median2009: 79 days median2010: 113 days median2011: 69 days median2012: 68 days median2013: 50 days median2014: 63 days median2015: 46 days median2016: 36 days median2017: 72 days median2018: 56 days median2019: 59 days median2020: 57 days median2021: 64 days median2022: 190 days median2023: 177 days median2024: 220 days median2025: 171 days median2026 (partial year): 139 days median
2007high 220 (2024) · low 17 (2007)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · IYO

1in 2022

2007: 42008: 52009: 92010: 82012: 22013: 32014: 22015: 12018: 12019: 12021: 112022: 12026 (partial year): 1
2007high 11 (2021) · low 0 (2011)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · IYO

485in 2025

2007: 392008: 202009: 272010: 202011: 582012: 782013: 4362014: 3042015: 2682016: 2542017: 2382018: 3682019: 5372020: 4982021: 6172022: 5112023: 5272024: 6402025: 485
2007high 640 (2024) · low 20 (2008)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code IYO, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20072017439
20081436520
20091379927
201015113820
20111169058
20121568278
201317503436
201414632304
201519461268
201610360254
201719720238
201814561368
201913591537
202011570498
2021156411617
202251901511
2023111770527
2024102200640
202571710485
2026101391—

What is it indicated for?

The NEMIO systems are intended to be used for the following type of studies; fetal, abdominal, intraoperative, pediatric, small organs, neonatal cephalic, adult cephalic, cardiac, transrectal, transvaginal, transesophageal, peripheral vascular, musculo-skeletal (both conventional and superficial), and laparoscopic.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K043078: Nemio Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Model Ssa-550A.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K043078

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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