# K983691: Scanflex Solid Couplant Membrane

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Sonotech, Inc.
- Decided: May 5, 1999 after 197 days
- Product code: ITX (Transducer, Ultrasonic, Diagnostic)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 892.1570
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
No predicates in its family tree.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 1 device in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- None. FDA’s file for it is a 510(k) statement, which names no predicate.

## Indications for use
ScanFlex Solid Couplant Membranes is intended for use during transcutaneous (external) and invasive (intraoperative and/or endocavity) medical diagnostic ultrasound imaging to couple sound waves between the patient’s body and medical imaging electronics. ScanFlex Solid Couplant Membranes are intended for use in sterile fields, including intraoperative, endocavity or transcutaneous ultrasound imaging procedures which currently use an ulirasound coupling gel or fluid in combination with a latex, polyurethane or polypropylene protective transducer cover. ScanFlex is intended for use in non-sterile transcutaneous applications where a solid couplant would be advantageous,

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K983691
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology