510(k) · Cleared
ClearedBrightHeart View Classifier
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Brightheart · QIH Automated Radiological Image Processing Software
Cleared on Jun 5, 2025 as substantially equivalent to K243684 (Brightheart, 2025) after a 24-day review. Its family tree reaches back 22 generations to 1995.
- Decided
- Jun 5, 2025
- Review
- 24 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- QIH
- Recalls
- None
- Predicates
- 1
Its longest line of descent runs back 22 generations to K935595 (1995). 149 ancestors in all, the oldest K891449 (1989). No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
- Root · 22 generations backK935595 Acuson Model 3001Acuson Corp. · 1995
- 18 generations between
- 3 generations backK213544 Tomtec-ArenaTomtec Imaging Systems GmbH · 2022
- 2 generations backK230209 Sonix HealthOntact Health Co., Ltd. · 2023
- 1 generation backK243684 BrightHeart View ClassifierBrightheart · 2025
- This deviceK251456 BrightHeart View ClassifierBrightheart · 2025
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- Root · 22 generations backK935595 Acuson Model 3001Acuson Corp. · 1995
- 21 generations backK973767 Harmonic Imaging with ContrastAcuson Corp. · 1997
- 20 generations backK022567 Sequoia Signature II Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemAcuson Corp. · 2002
- 19 generations backK032114 Sequoia 8.0 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2003
- 18 generations backK041319 Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2004
- 17 generations backK042770 Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 16 generations backK050240 Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 15 generations backK052894 Sonoline G60 S Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 14 generations backK061946 Acuson X300 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled
- 13 generations backK071036 Modification to Acuson X300 Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound DI · 2007
- 12 generations backK072090 Siemens Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemsSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound DI · 2007
- 11 generations backK091286 Syngo US WorkplaceSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2009
- 10 generations backK130159 Qlab Quantification Software Heart ModelPhilips Health Care · 2013
- 9 generations backK132165 Qlab Quantification SoftwarePhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK171314 QLAB Advanced Quantification SoftwarePhilips Health Care · 2017
- 7 generations backK181264 QLAB Advanced Quantification SoftwarePhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2018
- 6 generations backK191647 QLAB Advanced Quantification SoftwarePhilips Health Care · 2019
- 5 generations backK200974 QLAB Advanced Quantification SoftwarePhilips Health Care · 2020
- 4 generations backK201632 Tomtec-ArenaTomtec Imaging Systems GmbH · 2020
- 3 generations backK213544 Tomtec-ArenaTomtec Imaging Systems GmbH · 2022
- 2 generations backK230209 Sonix HealthOntact Health Co., Ltd. · 2023
- 1 generation backK243684 BrightHeart View ClassifierBrightheart · 2025
- This deviceK251456 BrightHeart View ClassifierBrightheart · 2025
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −22 | K935595 | Acuson Model 3001 | Acuson Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −21 | K973767 | Harmonic Imaging with Contrast | Acuson Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −20 | K022567 | Sequoia Signature II Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Acuson Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −19 | K032114 | Sequoia 8.0 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −18 | K041319 | Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −17 | K042770 | Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −16 | K050240 | Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −15 | K052894 | Sonoline G60 S Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −14 | K061946 | Acuson X300 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2006 | 1 |
| −13 | K071036 | Modification to Acuson X300 Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound DI | 2007 | — |
| −12 | K072090 | Siemens Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound DI | 2007 | — |
| −11 | K091286 | Syngo US Workplace | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2009 | — |
| −10 | K130159 | Qlab Quantification Software Heart Model | Philips Health Care | 2013 | — |
| −9 | K132165 | Qlab Quantification Software | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2013 | 1 |
| −8 | K171314 | QLAB Advanced Quantification Software | Philips Health Care | 2017 | — |
| −7 | K181264 | QLAB Advanced Quantification Software | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2018 | — |
| −6 | K191647 | QLAB Advanced Quantification Software | Philips Health Care | 2019 | — |
| −5 | K200974 | QLAB Advanced Quantification Software | Philips Health Care | 2020 | — |
| −4 | K201632 | Tomtec-Arena | Tomtec Imaging Systems GmbH | 2020 | — |
| −3 | K213544 | Tomtec-Arena | Tomtec Imaging Systems GmbH | 2022 | — |
| −2 | K230209 | Sonix Health | Ontact Health Co., Ltd. | 2023 | — |
| −1 | K243684 | BrightHeart View Classifier | Brightheart | 2025 | — |
| 0 (this device) | K251456 | BrightHeart View Classifier | Brightheart | 2025 | — |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 2000 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 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 QIH? 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 QIH device
- #1 K213998 cvi42 Auto Imaging Software Applicationscore 23.5 · 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K243684 | BrightHeart View ClassifierSummary page 5…sing system Product Code(s): QIH Regulatory Class: Class II 3. PREDICATE DEVICE Predicate Device: Brightheart View Classifier [K243684], termed “BrightHeart View Classifier v1.0” in the following. 4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION BrightHeart View Classifier is a… | 2025 |
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 30 years and passes through 8 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
- 30 of the 149 ancestors have a recall of any class.
How does its category compare?
All QIH devicesQIH Automated Radiological Image Processing Software: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2025, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · QIH
94in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · QIH
150in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · QIH
1so far in 2026, the most since 2007
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · QIH
4in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code QIH, 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 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 145 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 19 | 125 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 25 | 134 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 45 | 151 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 64 | 141 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 94 | 150 | 0 | 4 |
| 2026 | 78 | 130 | 1 | — |
What is it indicated for?
The BrightHeart View Classifier device is intended to analyze fetal 2D ultrasound images and video clips using machine learning techniques to automatically detect standard views during fetal heart scanning.
The BrightHeart View Classifier device is intended to be used as an adjunct to the acquisition and interpretation of fetal anatomic ultrasound examinations at the second or third trimester of pregnancy performed with transabdominal probes.
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/K251456 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K251456: BrightHeart View Classifier.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K251456
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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