510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2020Emission Computed Tomography System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. · KPS System, Tomography, Computed, Emission
Cleared on Dec 18, 2018 as substantially equivalent to K172143 (Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd., 2018) after a 56-day review. Its family tree reaches back 14 generations to 2000. 1 later device descends from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Dec 18, 2018
- Review
- 56 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- KPS
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 14 generations to K002715 (2000). 20 ancestors in all, the oldest K843696 (1985). 1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- Root · 14 generations backK002715 Ecat Pet ScannerCti Pet Systems, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 10 generations between
- 3 generations backK123737 Biograph MCT FamilySiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK151486 Biograph mCT and mCT Flow PET/CT ScannersSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2015 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK172143 uMI 780 PET/CT SystemShanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. · 2018 · Recalled
- This deviceK182938 Emission Computed Tomography SystemShanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. · 2018
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK231762 uEXPLORERShanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. · 2024 · Recalled
Show all 14 generations
- Root · 14 generations backK002715 Ecat Pet ScannerCti Pet Systems, Inc. · 2000 · Recalled
- 13 generations backK013504 Modification to: Ecat Lso Pet/CT ScannerCti Pet Systems, Inc. · 2001 · Recalled
- 12 generations backK023518 Ecat Lso Pet/CT 16Cti Pet Systems, Inc. · 2002 · Recalled
- 11 generations backK033431 Lso Pet/CT Hirez and Lso Pet/CT 16 HirezCti Pet Systems, Inc. · 2003 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK042467 Lso Pet/CT Hirez 64Cti Pet Systems, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK050509 Lso Pet/CT Hirez Series, Models 2I, 6I, 16I, 64ICti Pet Systems, Inc. · 2005
- 8 generations backK060060 Biograph 6Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2006
- 7 generations backK060631 Biograph 64 and Biograph 40Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 6 generations backK081453 Biograph HD FamilySiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2008
- 5 generations backK101550 Biograph MCT FamilySiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2010
- 4 generations backK113448 Biograph MCT FamilySiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2011
- 3 generations backK123737 Biograph MCT FamilySiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK151486 Biograph mCT and mCT Flow PET/CT ScannersSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2015 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK172143 uMI 780 PET/CT SystemShanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. · 2018 · Recalled
- This deviceK182938 Emission Computed Tomography SystemShanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. · 2018
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K231762uEXPLORERShanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. · 2024 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −14 | K002715 | Ecat Pet Scanner | Cti Pet Systems, Inc. | 2000 | 2 |
| −13 | K013504 | Modification to: Ecat Lso Pet/CT Scanner | Cti Pet Systems, Inc. | 2001 | 2 |
| −12 | K023518 | Ecat Lso Pet/CT 16 | Cti Pet Systems, Inc. | 2002 | 1 |
| −11 | K033431 | Lso Pet/CT Hirez and Lso Pet/CT 16 Hirez | Cti Pet Systems, Inc. | 2003 | 1 |
| −10 | K042467 | Lso Pet/CT Hirez 64 | Cti Pet Systems, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −9 | K050509 | Lso Pet/CT Hirez Series, Models 2I, 6I, 16I, 64I | Cti Pet Systems, Inc. | 2005 | — |
| −8 | K060060 | Biograph 6 | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −7 | K060631 | Biograph 64 and Biograph 40 | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2006 | 3 |
| −6 | K081453 | Biograph HD Family | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2008 | — |
| −5 | K101550 | Biograph MCT Family | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2010 | — |
| −4 | K113448 | Biograph MCT Family | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2011 | — |
| −3 | K123737 | Biograph MCT Family | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2013 | 17 |
| −2 | K151486 | Biograph mCT and mCT Flow PET/CT Scanners | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2015 | 11 |
| −1 | K172143 | uMI 780 PET/CT System | Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. | 2018 | 2 |
| 0 (this device) | K182938 | Emission Computed Tomography System | Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. | 2018 | — |
| +1 | K231762 | uEXPLORER | Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd. | 2024 | 1 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 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.
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Top candidate predicates for a new KPS device
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K172143 | uMI 780 PET/CT SystemSummary page 4…ed Tomography System Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KPS, JAK, Review Panel: Radiology 4. Identification of Predicate Device(s) 510(k) Number: K172143 Device Name: uMI 780 Model(s): uMI 780 Regulatory Information Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1200 Regula… | 2018 |
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K231762 | uEXPLORER | 2024 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2020 | Class II | Z-2799-2020 | Device Design | 1) 1) Potential intermittent issue may cause image data problems, may lead to artifacts; 2) Potential intermittent scout scanning interruption due to angle signal drift caused by external interference; 3) Metal edge overlap of mylar strip… |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 18 years and passes through 3 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.0 years on median.
- 11 of the 20 ancestors have a recall of any class.
- Of its descendants, K231762 (Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd., 2024) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
- 4 other devices also cite its predicate K172143.
How does its category compare?
All KPS devicesKPS System, Tomography, Computed, Emission: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2018, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · KPS
12in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · KPS
65in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · KPS
16in 2025
Class I (17 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · KPS
36in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code KPS, 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 | 8 | 38 | 22 | 38 |
| 2008 | 17 | 25 | 16 | 11 |
| 2009 | 9 | 42 | 14 | 15 |
| 2010 | 3 | 91 | 4 | 44 |
| 2011 | 7 | 28 | 34 | 56 |
| 2012 | 6 | 94 | 13 | 34 |
| 2013 | 11 | 84 | 13 | 240 |
| 2014 | 11 | 92 | 18 | 33 |
| 2015 | 3 | 112 | 5 | 24 |
| 2016 | 11 | 65 | 16 | 10 |
| 2017 | 11 | 104 | 11 | 31 |
| 2018 | 13 | 59 | 12 (3) | 26 |
| 2019 | 3 | 60 | 5 (5) | 105 |
| 2020 | 12 | 72 | 8 | 22 |
| 2021 | 15 | 66 | 4 | 10 |
| 2022 | 5 | 60 | 8 (6) | 15 |
| 2023 | 12 | 63 | 6 (3) | 22 |
| 2024 | 11 | 59 | 15 | 23 |
| 2025 | 12 | 65 | 16 | 36 |
| 2026 | 6 | 67 | 6 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The uEXPLORER PET/CT is a diagnostic imaging system that combines two existing imaging modalities - PET and CT. The quantitative distribution information of PET radiopharmaceuticals within the patient body measured by PET can assist healthcare providers in assessing the metabolic and physiological functions. CT provides diagnostic tomographic anatomical information as well as photon attenuation information for the scanned region. The accurate…
Read the full statement (118 words)
The uEXPLORER PET/CT is a diagnostic imaging system that combines two existing imaging modalities - PET and CT. The quantitative distribution information of PET radiopharmaceuticals within the patient body measured by PET can assist healthcare providers in assessing the metabolic and physiological functions. CT provides diagnostic tomographic anatomical information as well as photon attenuation information for the scanned region. The accurate registration and fusion of PET and CT images provides anatomical reference for the findings in the PET images.
This system is intended to be operated by qualified healthcare professionals to assist in the detection, localization, diagnosis, staging, restaging, treatment planning and treatment response evaluation for diseases and disorders in, but not limit to, oncology, cardiology and neurology.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K182938 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K182938: Emission Computed Tomography System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K182938
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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