510(k) · Cleared
ClearedDolphin/IQ and Dolphin/4D
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Viasonix, Ltd. · IYN System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic
Cleared on Nov 14, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K060421 (Viasys Healthcare, Inc., 2006) and 1 other predicate after a 237-day review. Its family tree reaches back 4 generations to 2000. 2 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Nov 14, 2017
- Review
- 237 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- IYN
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 4 generations to K993939 (2000). 8 ancestors in all, the oldest K931801 (1995). 2 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 4 generations backK993939 Nicolet Eme Legend TC22Nicolet Biomedical · 2000
- 3 generations backK020754 Nicolet Pioneer TC8080Nicolet Biomedical · 2003
- 2 generations backK053648 Pioneer TC8080, Companion IiiViasys Neuro Care · 2006
- 1 generation backK060421 Sonara; Sonara/TekViasys Healthcare, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- This deviceK170859 Dolphin/IQ and Dolphin/4DViasonix, Ltd. · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK191023 Dolphin/IQ, Dolphin/4D and Dolphin/MAXViasonix, Ltd. · 2019
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK202742 Dolphin/IQ, Dolphin/4D and Dolphin/MAX with Dolphin/XF robot accessoryViasonix, Ltd. · 2021
Most influential descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −4 | K993939 | Nicolet Eme Legend TC22 | Nicolet Biomedical | 2000 | — |
| −3 | K020754 | Nicolet Pioneer TC8080 | Nicolet Biomedical | 2003 | — |
| −2 | K053648 | Pioneer TC8080, Companion Iii | Viasys Neuro Care | 2006 | — |
| −1 | K060421 | Sonara; Sonara/Tek | Viasys Healthcare, Inc. | 2006 | 2 |
| 0 (this device) | K170859 | Dolphin/IQ and Dolphin/4D | Viasonix, Ltd. | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K191023 | Dolphin/IQ, Dolphin/4D and Dolphin/MAX | Viasonix, Ltd. | 2019 | — |
| +2 | K202742 | Dolphin/IQ, Dolphin/4D and Dolphin/MAX with Dolphin/XF robot accessory | Viasonix, Ltd. | 2021 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K060421 | Sonara; Sonara/TekSummary page 9…Sonara and Sonara/Tek VIASYS Healthcare, Inc, 510(k) Number – K060421 Secondary: Doppler-Box… | 2006 |
| * | K051085 | Doppler-BoxSummary page 9…Doppler-Box COMPUMEDICS GERMANY GMGH - DWL 510(k) Number - K051085 5.2 DEVICE DESCRIPTION Dolphin/IQ and Dolphin/4D systems are part of the Dolphin product family of non- invasive periph… | 2005 |
What descends from it? (2)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K191023 | Dolphin/IQ, Dolphin/4D and Dolphin/MAX | 2019 | 1 |
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 17 years and passes through 4 companies; a new generation was cleared every 2.8 years on median.
- 2 of the 8 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K191023 (Viasonix, Ltd., 2019) has gone furthest, with 1 descendant of its own.
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. 2017, 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 Dolphin/IQ and Dolphin/4D are medical Doppler devices intended for noninvasive measurements of blood flow velocities in arteries and veins in adults and Pediatric. The Dolphin systems can be used in hospitals, clinics and physician offices
Contraindications : The Dolphin is not intended to be used in fetal or neonatal applications.
Note : The Dolphin is to be used only by trained medical personnel.
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/K170859 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K170859: Dolphin/IQ and Dolphin/4D.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K170859
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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