510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBiim Diagnostic Ultrasound System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Biim Ultrasound AS · IYO System, Imaging, Pulsed Echo, Ultrasonic
Cleared on Oct 27, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K163138 (Clarius Mobile Health Corp., 2016) after a 28-day review. Its family tree reaches back 19 generations to 1995. 6 of the 213 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall.
- Decided
- Oct 27, 2017
- Review
- 28 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- IYO
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 19 generations to K935595 (1995). 212 ancestors in all, the oldest K850478 (1985). No later device cites it as a predicate yet. 6 of the 213 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 19 generations backK935595 Acuson Model 3001Acuson Corp. · 1995
- 15 generations between
- 3 generations backK133833 Nuvis Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK152899 Philips Lumify Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Healthcare, Inc. · 2015 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK163138 Clarius Ultrasound SystemClarius Mobile Health Corp. · 2016
- This deviceK173138 Biim Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemBiim Ultrasound AS · 2017
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- 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 backK032114 Sequoia 8.0 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2003
- 15 generations backK041319 Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2004
- 14 generations backK042770 Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 13 generations backK050240 Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 12 generations backK052894 Sonoline G60 S Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 11 generations backK063138 Modification to Acuson Antares Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2006
- 10 generations backK063803 Acuson Antares Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound DI · 2007 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK072786 Acuson S2000 Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2007
- 8 generations backK091970 Aixplorer Ultrasound SystemSupersonic Imagine · 2009
- 7 generations backK102041 AixplorerSupersonic Imagine · 2010
- 6 generations backK112255 AixplorerSupersonic Imagine · 2012
- 5 generations backK130499 IU22 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 4 generations backK132304 Epiq Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK133833 Nuvis Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2014 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK152899 Philips Lumify Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Healthcare, Inc. · 2015 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK163138 Clarius Ultrasound SystemClarius Mobile Health Corp. · 2016
- This deviceK173138 Biim Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemBiim Ultrasound AS · 2017
Class I recalls in this family
View FIG. 1 as a table
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 | K032114 | Sequoia 8.0 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −15 | K041319 | Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −14 | K042770 | Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −13 | K050240 | Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −12 | K052894 | Sonoline G60 S Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −11 | K063138 | Modification to Acuson Antares Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −10 | K063803 | Acuson Antares Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound DI | 2007 | 9 |
| −9 | K072786 | Acuson S2000 Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −8 | K091970 | Aixplorer Ultrasound System | Supersonic Imagine | 2009 | — |
| −7 | K102041 | Aixplorer | Supersonic Imagine | 2010 | — |
| −6 | K112255 | Aixplorer | Supersonic Imagine | 2012 | — |
| −5 | K130499 | IU22 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2013 | 2 |
| −4 | K132304 | Epiq Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2013 | 36 |
| −3 | K133833 | Nuvis Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2014 | 3 |
| −2 | K152899 | Philips Lumify Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Philips Healthcare, Inc. | 2015 | 4 |
| −1 | K163138 | Clarius Ultrasound System | Clarius Mobile Health Corp. | 2016 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K173138 | Biim Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Biim Ultrasound AS | 2017 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 1 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 3 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 1 |
| 2001 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 13 | 1 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 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.
6 devices in this family have a Class I recall. 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 IYO device
- #1 K243937 Accuro 3Sscore 20.5 · 18 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K163138 | Clarius Ultrasound SystemSummary page 6…Trade Name: Biim™ Diagnostic Ultrasound System Regulatory Class: Class II Classification Panel: Radiology Predicate Device: (K163138) Clarius Mobile Health Corp., Clarius Ultrasound System (Primary Predicate)… | 2016 |
| † | K162549 | Lumify Ultrasound System | 2016 |
| † | K152899 | Philips Lumify Diagnostic Ultrasound System | 2015 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
Has anything in its family been recalled? (6 Class I)
No FDA recall names this device.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K040050Instatrak System with Multiple Dataset Navigation, Model IT3500Ge Medical Systems Navigation and Visualization IN · 2004 · 7 generations back · ◆ in the 2004 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K994270Instatrak 3000 System with Fluorotrak Module, Model IT3000Visualization Technology, Inc. · 2000 · 7 generations back · ◆ in the 2000 ancestors bar of FIG. 12 Class I recalls
- K983529Instatrak 3000Visualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · 7 generations back · ◆ in the 1998 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K982994Skull Base Instatrak SystemVisualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · 7 generations back · ◆ in the 1998 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K981998Pediatric Instatrak SystemVisualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · 7 generations back · ◆ in the 1998 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K960330InstatrakVisualization Technology, Inc. · 1996 · 7 generations back · ◆ in the 1996 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
Nearest 5 of 6; all are on the web page.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 22 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
- 52 of the 212 ancestors have a recall of any class; 6 have a Class I recall.
- 2 other devices also cite its predicate K163138.
How does its category compare?
All IYO devicesIYO System, Imaging, Pulsed Echo, Ultrasonic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · IYO
7in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · IYO
171in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · IYO
1in 2022
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · IYO
485in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code IYO, 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 | 20 | 17 | 4 | 39 |
| 2008 | 14 | 36 | 5 | 20 |
| 2009 | 13 | 79 | 9 | 27 |
| 2010 | 15 | 113 | 8 | 20 |
| 2011 | 11 | 69 | 0 | 58 |
| 2012 | 15 | 68 | 2 | 78 |
| 2013 | 17 | 50 | 3 | 436 |
| 2014 | 14 | 63 | 2 | 304 |
| 2015 | 19 | 46 | 1 | 268 |
| 2016 | 10 | 36 | 0 | 254 |
| 2017 | 19 | 72 | 0 | 238 |
| 2018 | 14 | 56 | 1 | 368 |
| 2019 | 13 | 59 | 1 | 537 |
| 2020 | 11 | 57 | 0 | 498 |
| 2021 | 15 | 64 | 11 | 617 |
| 2022 | 5 | 190 | 1 | 511 |
| 2023 | 11 | 177 | 0 | 527 |
| 2024 | 10 | 220 | 0 | 640 |
| 2025 | 7 | 171 | 0 | 485 |
| 2026 | 10 | 139 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The Biim™ Diagnostic Ultrasound System is intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the human body. Specific clinical applications include:
* Musculo-skeletal (conventional and superficial)
* Needle guidance
* Pediatric
* Peripheral Vessel
* Small Organ (breast, thyroid, parathyroid, testicles)
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/K173138 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K173138: Biim 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/K173138
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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