510(k) · Cleared
ClearedButterfly iQ Ultrasound System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Butterfly Network, Inc. · IYN System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic
Cleared on Sep 16, 2020 as substantially equivalent to K163510 (Butterfly Network, Inc., 2017) and 1 other predicate after a 26-day review. Its family tree reaches back 23 generations to 1995. 6 of the 281 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 5 later devices descend from it.
- Decided
- Sep 16, 2020
- Review
- 26 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- IYN
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 23 generations to K935595 (1995). 275 ancestors in all, the oldest K850478 (1985). 5 later devices descend from it, 2 citing it directly. 6 of the 281 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 23 generations backK935595 Acuson Model 3001Acuson Corp. · 1995
- 19 generations between
- 3 generations backK161047 LOGIQ P9 and LOGIQ P7GE Healthcare · 2016
- 2 generations backK163596 LOGIQ P9 and LOGIQ P7GE Healthcare · 2017
- 1 generation backK170714 VenueGE Medical Systems Ultrasound & Primary Care Diagnostics, LLC · 2017
- This deviceK202406 Butterfly iQ Ultrasound SystemButterfly Network, Inc. · 2020
- Descendant · cites it directly · 2 of its ownK220068 Butterfly iQ/iQ+ Ultrasound SystemButterfly Network, Inc. · 2023
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 1 of its ownK232808 Butterfly iQ3 Ultrasound SystemButterfly Network, Inc. · 2024
- Descendant · cites it directly · 1 of its ownK211527 Exo IrisExo Imaging, Inc. · 2021
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 0 of its ownK252148 Butterfly Gestational Age ToolButterfly Network, Inc. · 2026
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 0 of its ownK222198 Exo Iris (El2001)Exo Imaging, Inc. · 2022
Show all 23 generations
- Root · 23 generations backK935595 Acuson Model 3001Acuson Corp. · 1995
- 22 generations backK973767 Harmonic Imaging with ContrastAcuson Corp. · 1997
- 21 generations backK022567 Sequoia Signature II Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemAcuson Corp. · 2002
- 20 generations backK032114 Sequoia 8.0 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2003
- 19 generations backK041319 Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2004
- 18 generations backK042770 Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 17 generations backK050240 Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 16 generations backK052894 Sonoline G60 S Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 15 generations backK063138 Modification to Acuson Antares Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2006
- 14 generations backK063803 Acuson Antares Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound DI · 2007 · Recalled
- 13 generations backK072786 Acuson S2000 Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2007
- 12 generations backK083095 Sonixtouch Ultrasound SystemUltrasonix Medical Corporation · 2008
- 11 generations backK092271 GE Logiq E9 BT2010 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Model 5205000-3…GE Healthcare · 2009 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK110943 Logiq E9GE Healthcare · 2011 · Recalled
- 9 generations backK113690 GE Logiq I, Logiq E and Vivid EGE Healthcare · 2011 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK120741 Voluson S6, Voluson S8GE Healthcare · 2012
- 7 generations backK131267 Voluson E6/E8/E8EXPERT/E8EXPERT Limited Edition/E10GE Healthcare · 2013
- 6 generations backK132913 Voluson E6 / E8 / E8EXPERT / E8EXPERT Limited Edition / E10GE Healthcare · 2013
- 5 generations backK141639 Voluson S6, Voluson S8GE Healthcare · 2014
- 4 generations backK143452 Logiq P9, Logiq P7GE Healthcare · 2015
- 3 generations backK161047 LOGIQ P9 and LOGIQ P7GE Healthcare · 2016
- 2 generations backK163596 LOGIQ P9 and LOGIQ P7GE Healthcare · 2017
- 1 generation backK170714 VenueGE Medical Systems Ultrasound & Primary Care Diagnostics, LLC · 2017
- This deviceK202406 Butterfly iQ Ultrasound SystemButterfly Network, Inc. · 2020
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 5 · See all- K220068Butterfly iQ/iQ+ Ultrasound SystemButterfly Network, Inc. · 2023 · cites it directly2descendants
- K232808Butterfly iQ3 Ultrasound SystemButterfly Network, Inc. · 2024 · 2 generations on1descendant
- K211527Exo IrisExo Imaging, Inc. · 2021 · cites it directly1descendant
- K252148Butterfly Gestational Age ToolButterfly Network, Inc. · 2026 · 3 generations on0descendants
- K222198Exo Iris (El2001)Exo Imaging, Inc. · 2022 · 2 generations on0descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −23 | K935595 | Acuson Model 3001 | Acuson Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −22 | K973767 | Harmonic Imaging with Contrast | Acuson Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −21 | K022567 | Sequoia Signature II Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Acuson Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −20 | K032114 | Sequoia 8.0 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −19 | K041319 | Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −18 | K042770 | Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −17 | K050240 | Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −16 | K052894 | Sonoline G60 S Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −15 | K063138 | Modification to Acuson Antares Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −14 | K063803 | Acuson Antares Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound DI | 2007 | 9 |
| −13 | K072786 | Acuson S2000 Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −12 | K083095 | Sonixtouch Ultrasound System | Ultrasonix Medical Corporation | 2008 | — |
| −11 | K092271 | GE Logiq E9 BT2010 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Model 5205000-3, 5205000-4 | GE Healthcare | 2009 | 1 |
| −10 | K110943 | Logiq E9 | GE Healthcare | 2011 | 2 |
| −9 | K113690 | GE Logiq I, Logiq E and Vivid E | GE Healthcare | 2011 | 1 |
| −8 | K120741 | Voluson S6, Voluson S8 | GE Healthcare | 2012 | — |
| −7 | K131267 | Voluson E6/E8/E8EXPERT/E8EXPERT Limited Edition/E10 | GE Healthcare | 2013 | — |
| −6 | K132913 | Voluson E6 / E8 / E8EXPERT / E8EXPERT Limited Edition / E10 | GE Healthcare | 2013 | — |
| −5 | K141639 | Voluson S6, Voluson S8 | GE Healthcare | 2014 | — |
| −4 | K143452 | Logiq P9, Logiq P7 | GE Healthcare | 2015 | — |
| −3 | K161047 | LOGIQ P9 and LOGIQ P7 | GE Healthcare | 2016 | — |
| −2 | K163596 | LOGIQ P9 and LOGIQ P7 | GE Healthcare | 2017 | — |
| −1 | K170714 | Venue | GE Medical Systems Ultrasound & Primary Care Diagnostics, LLC | 2017 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K202406 | Butterfly iQ Ultrasound System | Butterfly Network, Inc. | 2020 | — |
| +1 | K220068 | Butterfly iQ/iQ+ Ultrasound System | Butterfly Network, Inc. | 2023 | — |
| +2 | K232808 | Butterfly iQ3 Ultrasound System | Butterfly Network, Inc. | 2024 | — |
| +1 | K211527 | Exo Iris | Exo Imaging, Inc. | 2021 | — |
| +3 | K252148 | Butterfly Gestational Age Tool | Butterfly Network, Inc. | 2026 | — |
| +2 | K222198 | Exo Iris (El2001) | Exo Imaging, Inc. | 2022 | — |
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 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 1 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 14 | 3 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 2000 | 15 | 1 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 | 20 | 0 |
| 2003 | 18 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 1 |
| 2005 | 16 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K163510 | Poseidon Ultrasound SystemSummary page 5…1570 90-ITX Classification Class II 1 Predicate Device: K163510 – Poseidon Ultrasound System, Butterfly Network, Inc. (Clearance Date: 09/06/2017) K170714 – Venue, GE Medical Systems Ult… | 2017 |
| * | K170714 | VenueSummary page 5…1 Predicate Device: K163510 – Poseidon Ultrasound System, Butterfly Network, Inc. (Clearance Date: 09/06/2017) K170714 – Venue, GE Medical Systems Ultrasound & Primary Care Diagnostics, LLC (Clearance Date: 06/22/2017) Device Summary: The Butte… | 2017 |
What descends from it? (5)
2 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
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 · 8 generations back · ◆ in the 2004 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K994270Instatrak 3000 System with Fluorotrak Module, Model IT3000Visualization Technology, Inc. · 2000 · 8 generations back · ◆ in the 2000 ancestors bar of FIG. 12 Class I recalls
- K983529Instatrak 3000Visualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · 8 generations back · ◆ in the 1998 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K982994Skull Base Instatrak SystemVisualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · 8 generations back · ◆ in the 1998 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K981998Pediatric Instatrak SystemVisualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · 8 generations back · ◆ in the 1998 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K960330InstatrakVisualization Technology, Inc. · 1996 · 8 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 25 years and passes through 7 companies; a new generation was cleared every 10 months on median.
- 81 of the 275 ancestors have a recall of any class; 6 have a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K220068 (Butterfly Network, Inc., 2023) has gone furthest, with 2 descendants 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. 2020, 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 Butterfly iQ Ultrasound System is indicated for use by trained healthcare professionals in environments where healthcare is provided to enable diagnostic ultrasound imaging and measurement of anatomical structures and fluids of adult and pediatric patients for the following clinical applications: Peripheral Vessel (including carotid, deep vein thrombosis and arterial studies), Procedural Guidance, Small Organs (including thyroid, scrotum and breast), Cardiac, Abdominal, Urology, Fetal/Obstetric, Gynecological, Musculoskeletal (conventional), Musculoskeletal (superficial) and Ophthalmic. Modes of operation include B- mode, B-mode + M-mode, B-mode + Color Doppler, B-mode + Power Doppler.
Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.
https://510kreport.com/device/K202406 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K202406: Butterfly iQ 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/K202406
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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