510(k) · Cleared
ClearedAixplorer
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Supersonic Imagine · IYN System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic
Cleared on Sep 24, 2013 as substantially equivalent to K112255 (Supersonic Imagine, 2012) and 1 other predicate after a 64-day review. Its family tree reaches back 14 generations to 1995. 312 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 24, 2013
- Review
- 64 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- IYN
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 14 generations to K935595 (1995). 74 ancestors in all, the oldest K891689 (1989). 312 later devices descend from it, 6 citing it directly.
- Root · 14 generations backK935595 Acuson Model 3001Acuson Corp. · 1995
- 10 generations between
- 3 generations backK091970 Aixplorer Ultrasound SystemSupersonic Imagine · 2009
- 2 generations backK102041 AixplorerSupersonic Imagine · 2010
- 1 generation backK121329 AixplorerSupersonic Imagine · 2012
- This deviceK132274 AixplorerSupersonic Imagine · 2013
- Descendant · cites it directly · 263 of its ownK142160 Logiq E9 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemGE Healthcare · 2014 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 100 of its ownK152309 LOGIQ E9, LOGIQ E9 XDClear 2.0GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics · 2015 · Recalled
- Descendant · cites it directly · 96 of its ownK151663 RS80A Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSamsung Medison Co., Ltd. · 2015
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 90 of its ownK152962 HS70A Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSamsung Medison Co., Ltd. · 2015
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 89 of its ownK153529 WS80A Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSamsung Medison Co., Ltd. · 2016 · Recalled
Show all 14 generations
- Root · 14 generations backK935595 Acuson Model 3001Acuson Corp. · 1995
- 13 generations backK973767 Harmonic Imaging with ContrastAcuson Corp. · 1997
- 12 generations backK022567 Sequoia Signature II Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemAcuson Corp. · 2002
- 11 generations backK032114 Sequoia 8.0 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2003
- 10 generations backK041319 Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2004
- 9 generations backK042770 Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK050240 Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 7 generations backK052894 Sonoline G60 S Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK063138 Modification to Acuson Antares Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2006
- 5 generations backK063803 Acuson Antares Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound DI · 2007 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK072786 Acuson S2000 Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2007
- 3 generations backK091970 Aixplorer Ultrasound SystemSupersonic Imagine · 2009
- 2 generations backK102041 AixplorerSupersonic Imagine · 2010
- 1 generation backK121329 AixplorerSupersonic Imagine · 2012
- This deviceK132274 AixplorerSupersonic Imagine · 2013
Showing 5 of 312 descendants. See all descendants
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Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 312 · See all- K142160Logiq E9 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemGE Healthcare · 2014 · cites it directly263descendants
- K152309LOGIQ E9, LOGIQ E9 XDClear 2.0GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics · 2015 · 2 generations on100descendants
- K151663RS80A Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSamsung Medison Co., Ltd. · 2015 · cites it directly96descendants
- K152962HS70A Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSamsung Medison Co., Ltd. · 2015 · 2 generations on90descendants
- K153529WS80A Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSamsung Medison Co., Ltd. · 2016 · 2 generations on89descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −14 | K935595 | Acuson Model 3001 | Acuson Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −13 | K973767 | Harmonic Imaging with Contrast | Acuson Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −12 | K022567 | Sequoia Signature II Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Acuson Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −11 | K032114 | Sequoia 8.0 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −10 | K041319 | Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −9 | K042770 | Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −8 | K050240 | Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −7 | K052894 | Sonoline G60 S Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −6 | K063138 | Modification to Acuson Antares Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −5 | K063803 | Acuson Antares Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound DI | 2007 | 9 |
| −4 | K072786 | Acuson S2000 Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −3 | K091970 | Aixplorer Ultrasound System | Supersonic Imagine | 2009 | — |
| −2 | K102041 | Aixplorer | Supersonic Imagine | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K121329 | Aixplorer | Supersonic Imagine | 2012 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K132274 | Aixplorer | Supersonic Imagine | 2013 | — |
| +1 | K142160 | Logiq E9 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | GE Healthcare | 2014 | 1 |
| +2 | K152309 | LOGIQ E9, LOGIQ E9 XDClear 2.0 | GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics | 2015 | 1 |
| +1 | K151663 | RS80A Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Samsung Medison Co., Ltd. | 2015 | — |
| +2 | K152962 | HS70A Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Samsung Medison Co., Ltd. | 2015 | — |
| +2 | K153529 | WS80A Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Samsung Medison Co., Ltd. | 2016 | 1 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 25 | 0 |
| 2018 | 30 | 0 |
| 2019 | 23 | 0 |
| 2020 | 31 | 0 |
| 2021 | 29 | 0 |
| 2022 | 29 | 0 |
| 2023 | 24 | 0 |
| 2024 | 32 | 0 |
| 2025 | 36 | 0 |
| 2026 | 27 | 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.
Planning a device in IYN? A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new IYN device
- #1 K240850 EPIQ Series Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems…score 32.1 · 24 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
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.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K112255 | AixplorerSummary page 1…Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer 892.1570 90-ITX 3) Substantially Equivalent/Predicate Device AIXPLORER® Ultrasound Imaging Systems (K112255 cleared on 08/28/2013 and K121329 cleared on 08/24/2013). SUPERSONIC IMAGINE… | 2012 |
| * | K121329 | AixplorerSummary page 1…892.1570 90-ITX 3) Substantially Equivalent/Predicate Device AIXPLORER® Ultrasound Imaging Systems (K112255 cleared on 08/28/2013 and K121329 cleared on 08/24/2013). SUPERSONIC IMAGINE page 1 of… | 2012 |
What descends from it? (312)
See all 3126 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 18 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 12 months on median.
- 18 of the 74 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K142160 (GE Healthcare, 2014) has gone furthest, with 263 descendants of its own.
- 8 other devices also cite its predicate K112255.
How does its category compare?
All IYN devicesIYN System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2013, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · IYN
57in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · IYN
124in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · IYN
10in 2025
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · IYN
610in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code IYN, 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 | 13 | 26 | 16 | 3 |
| 2008 | 25 | 18 | 12 | 2 |
| 2009 | 18 | 29 | 8 | 9 |
| 2010 | 29 | 67 | 10 | 17 |
| 2011 | 39 | 46 | 8 | 18 |
| 2012 | 43 | 37 | 3 | 20 |
| 2013 | 51 | 60 | 8 | 18 |
| 2014 | 56 | 39 | 2 | 48 |
| 2015 | 54 | 55 | 3 | 116 |
| 2016 | 60 | 56 | 2 | 145 |
| 2017 | 64 | 83 | 0 | 146 |
| 2018 | 59 | 85 | 7 | 85 |
| 2019 | 47 | 79 | 0 | 59 |
| 2020 | 57 | 72 | 4 | 67 |
| 2021 | 46 | 105 | 8 | 213 |
| 2022 | 53 | 105 | 10 | 186 |
| 2023 | 44 | 115 | 4 | 229 |
| 2024 | 50 | 119 | 1 | 266 |
| 2025 | 57 | 124 | 10 | 610 |
| 2026 | 44 | 107 | 2 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The SuperSonic Imagine AIXPLORER® ultrasound system is indicated for use in the following applications: Abdominal, Small Organs, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, Vascular, Peripheral Vascular, GYN, Pelvic, Pediatric, Urology, Trans-rectal, Trans-vaginal and Neonatal Cephalic.
The system also provides the ability to measure anatomical structures (Abdominal, Small Organs, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, Peripheral Vascular, GYN, Pelvic, Pediatric, Urology, Trans-rectal, Trans-vaginal, Neonatal Cephalic).
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K132274 · printed Nov 4, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K132274: Aixplorer.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 4, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K132274
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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