510(k) · Cleared
ClearedVoluson Signature 20, Voluson Signature 18
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics · IYN System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic
Cleared on Mar 7, 2024 as substantially equivalent to K213642 (GE Healthcare, 2022) after a 111-day review. Its family tree reaches back 23 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Mar 7, 2024
- Review
- 111 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- IYN
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 23 generations to K935595 (1995). 134 ancestors in all, the oldest K863700 (1987). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 23 generations backK935595 Acuson Model 3001Acuson Corp. · 1995
- 19 generations between
- 3 generations backK160184 Voluson S6, Voluson S8, Voluson S10GE Healthcare · 2016 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK180374 Voluson S8/ Voluson S10/ Voluson S10 ExpertGE Healthcare · 2018 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK213642 Voluson S6, Voluson S8, Voluson S8t, Voluson S10, Voluson S10 ExpertGE Healthcare · 2022
- This deviceK233692 Voluson Signature 20, Voluson Signature 18GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics · 2024
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- 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 backK142472 Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemsGE Healthcare · 2015
- 4 generations backK152567 Voluson E6, Voluson E8, Voluson E10 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemGE Healthcare · 2015
- 3 generations backK160184 Voluson S6, Voluson S8, Voluson S10GE Healthcare · 2016 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK180374 Voluson S8/ Voluson S10/ Voluson S10 ExpertGE Healthcare · 2018 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK213642 Voluson S6, Voluson S8, Voluson S8t, Voluson S10, Voluson S10 ExpertGE Healthcare · 2022
- This deviceK233692 Voluson Signature 20, Voluson Signature 18GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics · 2024
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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 | K142472 | Voluson E6 / Voluson E8 / Voluson E10 Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems | GE Healthcare | 2015 | — |
| −4 | K152567 | Voluson E6, Voluson E8, Voluson E10 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | GE Healthcare | 2015 | — |
| −3 | K160184 | Voluson S6, Voluson S8, Voluson S10 | GE Healthcare | 2016 | 1 |
| −2 | K180374 | Voluson S8/ Voluson S10/ Voluson S10 Expert | GE Healthcare | 2018 | 1 |
| −1 | K213642 | Voluson S6, Voluson S8, Voluson S8t, Voluson S10, Voluson S10 Expert | GE Healthcare | 2022 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K233692 | Voluson Signature 20, Voluson Signature 18 | GE Medical Systems Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics | 2024 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2003 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 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? (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K213642 | Voluson S6, Voluson S8, Voluson S8t, Voluson S10, Voluson S10 ExpertSummary page 7…Pulsed Echo Imaging System, 21CFR 892.1560, 90-IYO; Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer, 21 CFR 892.1570, 90-ITX Primary Predicate Device: K213642 Voluson S series Diagnostic Ultrasound System Reference Device(s): K230346 Voluson SWIFT, Voluson SWIFT+ Diagnostic Ultras… | 2022 |
| † | K230346 | Voluson SWIFT; Voluson SWIFT+ | 2023 |
| † | K231965 | Voluson Expert 22, Voluson Expert 20, Voluson Expert 18 | 2023 |
| † | K192159 | Voluson E6, Voluson E8, Voluson E10 | 2019 |
| † | K231989 | LOGIQ E10s, LOGIQ Fortis | 2023 |
What descends from it?
No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.
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 29 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
- 38 of the 134 ancestors have a recall of any class.
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. 2024, 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?
Voluson Signature 18 / Voluson Signature 20 system are a general-purpose diagnostic ultrasound system intended for use by a qualified and trained healthcare professional that are legally authorized or licensed by law in the country, state or other local municipality in which he or she practices for ultrasound imaging, measurement, display and analysis of the human body and fluid. The users may or may not be working under supervision or authority of a…
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Voluson Signature 18 / Voluson Signature 20 system are a general-purpose diagnostic ultrasound system intended for use by a qualified and trained healthcare professional that are legally authorized or licensed by law in the country, state or other local municipality in which he or she practices for ultrasound imaging, measurement, display and analysis of the human body and fluid. The users may or may not be working under supervision or authority of a physician. Voluson Signature 18 / Voluson Signature 20 system clinical applications include: Fetal/Obstetrics; Abdominal (including Renal and Gynecology/ Pelvic); Pediatric; Small Organ (Breast, Testes, Thyroid, etc.); Neonatal Cephalic; Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (Adult and Pediatric); Peripheral Vascular (PV); Musculo-skeletal Conventional and Superficial; Transrectal (including Urology/Prostate) (TR); Transvaginal (TV).
Mode of operation include: B, M, AMM, PW Doppler, CW Doppler, Color Doppler, Color M Doppler, Power Doppler, Tissue Doppler, HD-Flow, Harmonic Imaging, Coded Pulse, 3D/4D Imaging mode, Elastography, Shearwave Elastography, B-Flow, Contrast and Combined modes: B/M, B/Color, B/PWD, B/Power/PWD. The Voluson Signature 18 / Voluson Signature 20 system are intended to be used in a hospital or medical clinic.
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/K233692 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K233692: Voluson Signature 20, Voluson Signature 18.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K233692
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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