510(k) · Cleared
ClearedU50 Diagnostic Ultrasound System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Edan Instruments, Inc. · IYN System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic
Cleared on Feb 20, 2015 as substantially equivalent to K123249 (Edan Instruments, Inc., 2013) and 2 other predicates after a 165-day review. Its family tree reaches back 19 generations to 1995. 13 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Feb 20, 2015
- Review
- 165 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- IYN
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 3
Its longest line of descent runs back 19 generations to K935595 (1995). 126 ancestors in all, the oldest K852159 (1985). 13 later devices descend from it, 3 citing it directly.
- Root · 19 generations backK935595 Acuson Model 3001Acuson Corp. · 1995
- 15 generations between
- 3 generations backK100830 M7/M7T Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2010
- 2 generations backK102991 M5 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2010
- 1 generation backK123249 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemEdan Instruments, Inc. · 2013
- This deviceK142511 U50 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemEdan Instruments, Inc. · 2015
- Descendant · cites it directly · 9 of its ownK161300 Acclarix AX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemEdan Instruments, Inc. · 2016
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 8 of its ownK162055 Acclarix LX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemEdan Instruments, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 7 of its ownK171824 Acclarix AX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Acclarix LX8 Diagnostic…Edan Instruments, Inc. · 2017
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 3 of its ownK180862 Acclarix LX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Acclarix AX8 Diagnostic…Edan Instruments, Inc. · 2018
- Descendant · 4 generations on · 2 of its ownK171900 Acclarix AX4 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemEdan Instruments, Inc. · 2017
Show all 19 generations
- Root · 19 generations backK935595 Acuson Model 3001Acuson Corp. · 1995
- 18 generations backK973767 Harmonic Imaging with ContrastAcuson Corp. · 1997
- 17 generations backK022567 Sequoia Signature II Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemAcuson Corp. · 2002
- 16 generations backK032111 Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 15 generations backK040060 Sonoline G50 and G60 S Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemsSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2004
- 14 generations backK043078 Nemio Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Model Ssa-550AToshiba America Medical Systems, In.C · 2004 · Recalled
- 13 generations backK051500 Famio Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems, Model Ssa-530AToshiba America Medical Systems, In.C · 2005
- 12 generations backK053346 Modification to: DP-9900 Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging…Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2005
- 11 generations backK061189 DP-9900 Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2006
- 10 generations backK063500 DC-6 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2006
- 9 generations backK072164 DC-6 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2007
- 8 generations backK080640 M5 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2008
- 7 generations backK081320 DC-3, DC-3T Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2008
- 6 generations backK083505 DC-3/DC-3T Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2008
- 5 generations backK091941 DC-3/DC-3T Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2009
- 4 generations backK092691 DC-7 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2009
- 3 generations backK100830 M7/M7T Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2010
- 2 generations backK102991 M5 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemShenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. · 2010
- 1 generation backK123249 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemEdan Instruments, Inc. · 2013
- This deviceK142511 U50 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemEdan Instruments, Inc. · 2015
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Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 13 · See all- K161300Acclarix AX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemEdan Instruments, Inc. · 2016 · cites it directly9descendants
- K162055Acclarix LX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemEdan Instruments, Inc. · 2017 · 2 generations on8descendants
- K171824Acclarix AX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Acclarix LX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemEdan Instruments, Inc. · 2017 · 3 generations on7descendants
- K180862Acclarix LX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Acclarix AX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemEdan Instruments, Inc. · 2018 · 4 generations on3descendants
- K171900Acclarix AX4 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemEdan Instruments, Inc. · 2017 · 4 generations on2descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −19 | K935595 | Acuson Model 3001 | Acuson Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −18 | K973767 | Harmonic Imaging with Contrast | Acuson Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −17 | K022567 | Sequoia Signature II Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Acuson Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −16 | K032111 | Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2003 | 1 |
| −15 | K040060 | Sonoline G50 and G60 S Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −14 | K043078 | Nemio Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Model Ssa-550A | Toshiba America Medical Systems, In.C | 2004 | 1 |
| −13 | K051500 | Famio Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems, Model Ssa-530A | Toshiba America Medical Systems, In.C | 2005 | — |
| −12 | K053346 | Modification to: DP-9900 Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging System, Model… | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2005 | — |
| −11 | K061189 | DP-9900 Digital Ultrasonic Diagnostic Imaging System | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2006 | — |
| −10 | K063500 | DC-6 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2006 | — |
| −9 | K072164 | DC-6 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2007 | — |
| −8 | K080640 | M5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| −7 | K081320 | DC-3, DC-3T Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| −6 | K083505 | DC-3/DC-3T Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2008 | — |
| −5 | K091941 | DC-3/DC-3T Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2009 | — |
| −4 | K092691 | DC-7 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2009 | — |
| −3 | K100830 | M7/M7T Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2010 | — |
| −2 | K102991 | M5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2010 | — |
| −1 | K123249 | Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Edan Instruments, Inc. | 2013 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K142511 | U50 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Edan Instruments, Inc. | 2015 | — |
| +1 | K161300 | Acclarix AX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Edan Instruments, Inc. | 2016 | — |
| +2 | K162055 | Acclarix LX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Edan Instruments, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +3 | K171824 | Acclarix AX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Acclarix LX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound… | Edan Instruments, Inc. | 2017 | — |
| +4 | K180862 | Acclarix LX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Acclarix AX8 Diagnostic Ultrasound… | Edan Instruments, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| +4 | K171900 | Acclarix AX4 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Edan Instruments, Inc. | 2017 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 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? (3)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K123249 | Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSummary page 16…trasonic, Diagnostic Product code: ITX Regulatory Class: Class II 3. Predicate U50 Diagnostic ultrasound system/ K123249/ Shenzhen EDAN Device(s): Instruments CO., Ltd DC-6 Diagnostic Ultrasound System/ K072164/ She… | 2013 |
| * | K072164 | DC-6 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSummary page 16…e U50 Diagnostic ultrasound system/ K123249/ Shenzhen EDAN Device(s): Instruments CO., Ltd DC-6 Diagnostic Ultrasound System/ K072164/ Shenzhen Mindray Bio-medical Electronics Co., Ltd. GE LOGIQ E9 Diagnostic Ultrasou… | 2007 |
| * | K082185 | GE Logiq E9 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Models 5205000, 5205000-2Summary page 16…tic Ultrasound System/ K072164/ Shenzhen Mindray Bio-medical Electronics Co., Ltd. GE LOGIQ E9 Diagnostic Ultrasound System/K082185/General Electric Co., Ltd. 4. Device The modifications are listed as below: Description:… | 2008 |
What descends from it? (13)
See all 133 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 20 years and passes through 5 companies; a new generation was cleared every 7 months on median.
- 27 of the 126 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K161300 (Edan Instruments, Inc., 2016) has gone furthest, with 9 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K123249.
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. 2015, 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 diagnostic ultrasound system (U50) is applicable for adults, pregnant women, pediatric patients’ ultrasound evaluation in hospitals and clinics. It is intended for use in abdominal, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatric, small parts, urology, peripheral vascular, musculoskeletal (conventional and superficial), endovaginal and cardiac clinical applications, by or on the order of a physician or similarly qualified health care professional.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K142511 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K142511: U50 Diagnostic Ultrasound System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K142511
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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