LUMENIS ULTRAPULSE ENCORE CARBON DIOXIDE SURGICAL LASERS AND DELIVERY DEVICE ACCESSORIES
K022060 · Lumenis, Inc. · GEX · Oct 30, 2002 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K022060
Device Name
LUMENIS ULTRAPULSE ENCORE CARBON DIOXIDE SURGICAL LASERS AND DELIVERY DEVICE ACCESSORIES
Applicant
Lumenis, Inc.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Oct 30, 2002
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Lasers (and the delivery accessories that are used with them to deliver laser energy) are indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the ablation, vaporization, excision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: aesthetic (dermatology and plastic surgery), podiatry, otolaryngology (ENT), gynecology (including laparoscopy), neurosurgery, orthopedics (soft tissue), arthroscopy (knee), general and thoracic surgery (including open and endoscopic), dental and oral surgery and genitourinary surgery. The Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Lasers are indicated for use in the performance of specific surgical applications in aesthetic (dermatology and plastic surgery), podiatry, otolaryngology (ENT), gynecology (including laparoscopy), neurosurgery, orthopedics (soft tissue), arthroscopy (knee), general and thoracic surgery (including open and endoscopic), dental and oral surgery and genitourinary surgery as follows: [List of specific procedures follows in document].
Device Story
Lumenis UltraPulse Encore is a CO2 surgical laser system delivering light energy for soft tissue surgery. System components include laser console, tower, counterbalanced articulated arm, control/display panel, microprocessor electronics, footswitch/handswitch, and optional air purge pump. Delivery accessories include focused spot handpieces, fiber/waveguide handpieces, scanners, bronchoscopes, and micromanipulators. Operated by physicians in clinical/surgical settings (OR, clinic). Device transforms electrical power into CO2 laser energy to ablate, vaporize, excise, or coagulate tissue. Healthcare providers use the system to perform precise surgical procedures across various specialties. Output allows for controlled tissue removal or coagulation, benefiting patients through minimally invasive or targeted surgical intervention.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
CO2 surgical laser system; articulated arm delivery; microprocessor-controlled; includes optional air purge pump; various handpieces (focused, fiber, scanner, micromanipulators); Class II device; GEX product code.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring soft tissue ablation, vaporization, excision, and coagulation across multiple specialties: aesthetic/dermatology/plastic surgery, podiatry, ENT, gynecology (including laparoscopy), neurosurgery, orthopedics (soft tissue/arthroscopy), general/thoracic surgery, dental/oral surgery, and genitourinary surgery. Applicable to both adult and pediatric populations where indicated for specific lesions, tumors, or surgical procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
(1) A carbon dioxide laser for use in general surgery and in dermatology is a laser device intended to cut, destroy, or remove tissue by light energy emitted by carbon dioxide.(2) An argon laser for use in dermatology is a laser device intended to destroy or coagulate tissue by light energy emitted by argon.
Predicate Devices
Lumenis UltraPulse S Series Carbon Dioxide Surgical Lasers (K974789)
Lumenis Model 700 and 1000 Series CO2 Surgical Lasers (K935563)
Lumenis Model 20c, 30c and 40c CO2 Surgical Lasers (K963229)
Lumenis Model 1080 CO2 Surgical Laser System (K933918)
Lumenis Luxar modified LX-20 CO2 Surgical Laser System (K991628)
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# KO2206D
#### Attachment 15 510(k) Summary Statement for the Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Lasers and Delivery Device Accessories
#### General Information l.
| Submitter: | Lumenis, Inc.<br>2400 Condensa Street<br>Santa Clara, CA 95051 |
|------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact Person: | Lisa G. McGrath<br>Sr. Regulatory Affairs Associate |
| Summary Preparation Date: | June 21, 2002 |
| Names | |
| Device Names: | Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide<br>Surgical Laser and Delivery Device<br>Accessories |
| Primary Classification Name: | Laser Powered Surgical Instrument (and<br>Accessories) |
#### lll. Predicate Devices
11.
The Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Lasers are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices, including the Lumenis, Inc. (formerly Coherent Medical Group) UltraPulse S Series Carbon Dioxide Surgical Lasers (K974789). the Lumenis, Ltd. (formerly Sharplan Lasers, Inc.) Model 700 and 1000 Series CO2 Surgical Lasers (K935563), the Lumenis Ltd. (formerly Sharplan Lasers, Inc.) Model 20c, 30c and 40c CO2 Surgical Lasers (K963229); the Lumenis, Ltd. (formerly Sharplan Lasers, Inc.) Model 1080 CO2 Surgical Laser System (K933918); the Lumenis, Ltd. (formerly ESC Medical Systems) Luxar modified LX-20 CO2 Surgical Laser System (K991628); the Aesculap-Meditec MultiPulse CO2 Laser (K983215); and the MedArt® Corp. Uni-Laser 450-P CO2 Laser System (K991297).
The modified Delivery Device Accessories for use with the Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Lasers are substantially equivalent to delivery devices previously cleared as being compatible with Sharplan Laser Systems and include the following: focused spot handpieces with reusable and single use tip accessories (K933918); Fiber/Waveguide handpieces (K900076 and K950725); Scanner devices (K955621, K960521 and K963339); and scanner handpieces (K951204 and K963229); bronchoscopes and accessories (K822136 and K943700) and micromanipulators (K933918, K881953 and K951204). The Lumenis Stand-Alone Air Purge Pump and Related Accessories compatible for use with the Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Lasers is substantially equivalent to the Lumenis gas purge accessories previously cleared in K951812.
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### Attachment 15 510(k) Summary Statement for the Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Lasers and Delivery Device Accessories. Con't.
### IV. Product Description
The Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Lasers and Delivery Device Accessories are intended to be used to deliver carbon dioxide light energy for use in surgical applications requiring the ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in a variety of medical specialties.
Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Lasers are comprised of the following main components:
- a laser console s
- a laser console tower ・
- a counterbalanced articulated arm and delivery system -
- control and display panel ।
- system microprocessor control electronics -
- a covered footswitch or handswitch for specific delivery device ・ accessories
- an optional air purge pump system with an insufflator filter for purge of ﺘ delivery device accessories
- operating software ﺳ
- a variety of delivery device accessories or handpieces, including a pattern generator
#### V. Indications for Use
Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Lasers (and their delivery accessories) are used to deliver light energy and are indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the ablation, vaporization, excision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: aesthetic (dermatology and plastic surgery), podiatry, otolaryngology (ENT), gynecology (including laparoscopy), neurosurgery, orthopedics (soft tissue), arthroscopy (knee), general and thoracic surgery (including open and endoscopic), dental and oral surgery and genitourinary surgery.
In addition, the Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Lasers are safe and effective when indicated for use in specific surgical applications in medical specialties including: aesthetic (dermatology and plastic surgery), podiatry, otolaryngology (ENT), gynecology (including laparoscopy), neurosurgery. orthopedics (soft tissue), arthroscopy (knee), general and thoracic surgery (including open and endoscopic), dental and oral surgery and genitourinary surgery.
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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
## OCT 3 0 2002
Lumenis, Inc. Anne Worden Regulatory Affairs 2400 Condensa Street Santa Clara, California 95051-0901
#### Re: K022060
Trade/Device Name: Lumenis Ultrapulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Laser and Delivery Device Accessories
Regulation Number: 878.4810
Regulation Name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology
Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEX Dated: September 27, 2002 Received: September 30, 2002
Dear Ms. Worden:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food. Drug. and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA), You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration. Iisting of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 21 CFR Part 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4659. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97), Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsma/dsmamain.html
Sincerely yours,
Mesain C. Provost
for Celia M. Witten, Ph.D., M.D. Director Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### Attachment 2 Indications For Use Statement as Requested by FDA
K022060 510(k) Number (if Known):
Device Name: Lumenis UltraPulse® Encore™ Carbon Dioxide Surgical Laser and Delivery Devices
Indications For Use:
The Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Lasers (and the delivery accessories that are used with them to deliver laser energy) are indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the ablation, vaporization, excision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: aesthetic (dermatology and plastic surgery), podiatry, otolaryngology (ENT), gynecology (including laparoscopy), neurosurgery, orthopedics (soft tissue), arthroscopy (knee), general and thoracic surgery (including open and endoscopic), dental and oral surgery and genitourinary surgery.
The Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Lasers are indicated for use in the performance of specific surgical applications in aesthetic (dermatology and plastic surgery), podiatry, otolaryngology (ENT), gynecology (including laparoscopy), neurosurgery, orthopedics (soft tissue), arthroscopy (knee), general and thoracic surgery (including open and endoscopic), dental and oral surgery and genitourinary surgery as follows:
#### Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in dermatology and plastic surgery in the performance of:
- laser skin resurfacing: -
- laser derm-abrasion:
- laser burn debridement. -
Laser skin resurfacing (ablation &/or vaporization) for treatment of:
- wrinkles, rhytids, and furrows
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use
OR
Over-The-Counter Use
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)
.
(Optional Format 1-2-96)
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#### Attachment 2
#### Indications For Use Statement as Requested by FDA
510(k) Number (if Known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ K022060
Device Name: Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Laser and Delivery Devices
Indications For Use:
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#### Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, continued
Laser skin resurfacing (ablation and/or vaporization) of soft tissue for the reduction, removal, &/or treatment of:
- keratoses, including actinic keratosis; -
- solar/actinic elastosis;
- cheilitis, including actinic cheilitis;
- lentigines;
- uneven pigmentation/ dyschromia;
- acne scars;
- surgical scars:
- keloids;
- hemangiomas (including Buccal and port wine);
- tattoos:
- telangiectasia;
- removal of small skin tumors;
- superficial pigmented lesions;
- adenosebaceous hypertrophy;
- rhinophyma reduction;
- cutaneous papilloma (skin tags);
- milia:
- debridement of eczematous or infected skin;
- basal and squamous cell carcinoma;
- nevi, including spider and epidermal;
- neurofibromas;
- tricoepitheliomas;
- xanthelasma palpebrarum;
- syrinqoma
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#### Attachment 2
#### Indications For Use Statement as Requested by FDA
510(k) Number (if Known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ K022060
Device Name: Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Laser and Delivery Devices
Indications For Use:
Continued from previous page:
#### Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, continued
Laser ablation, vaporization and/or excision for complete and partial nail matrixectomy
Vaporization/coagulation of:
- benign/malignant vascular/avascular skin lesions; -
- Moh's Surgery; -
- lipectomy; -
- verrucae and seborrhoecae vulgares; -
Laser incision &/or excision of soft tissue for the performance of blepharoplasty.
Laser incision &/or excision of soft tissue for the creation of recipient sites for hair transplantation
#### Podiatry
Laser ablation, vaporization &/or excision of soft tissue for the reduction, removal. &/or treatment of:
- verrucae vulgares/plantar (warts); -
- fungal nail treatment; -
- porokeratoma ablation; -
- ingrown nail treatment: -
- neuromas/fibromas, including Morton's neuroma; -
- debridement of ulcers; -
- other soft tissue lesions. -
Laser ablation, vaporization and/or excision in podiatry for complete and partial matrixectomy;
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#### Attachment 2
#### Indications For Use Statement as Requested by FDA
510(k) Number (if Known):
Device Name: Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Laser and Delivery Devices
Indications For Use:
Continued from previous page:
#### Otolaryngology (ENT)
Laser incision, excision, ablation and/or vaporization of soft tissue in otolaryngology for treatment of:
- choanal atresia; -
- leukoplakia, including oral, larynx, uvula, palatal, upper lateral pharyngeal tissue:
- nasal obstruction:
- adult and juvenile papillomatosis polyps; -
- polypectomy of nose and nasal passages; -
- lymphangioma removal;
- removal of vocal cord nodules and polyps;
- removal of recurrent papillomas in the oral cavity, nasal cavity, larynx. pharynx and trachea, including the uvula, palatal, upper lateral pharyngeal tissue, tongue and vocal cords;
- laser/tumor surgery in the larynx, pharynx, nasal, ear and oral structures and tissue;
- stenosis, including subglottic stenosis;
- tonsillectomy (including tonsilar cryptolysis and neoplasma);
- pulmonary bronchial and tracheal lesion removal;
- benign and malignant nodules and tumors (larynx, pharynx, trachea);
- benign and malignant lesions (nose and nasal passages):
- benign and malignant tumors (oral);
- stapedotomy/stapedectomy:
- acoustic neuroma in ear;
- superficial lesions of the ear;
- telangiectasia/hemangioma of larynx, pharynx and trachea (includes uvula, palatal or upper lateral pharyngeal tissue);
- cordectomy and cordal lesions of larynx, pharynx and trachea:
- myringotomy/tympanostomy;
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### Attachment 2
#### Indications For Use Statement as Requested by FDA
510(k) Number (if Known):
Device Name: Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Laser and Delivery Devices
Indications For Use:
: 上一篇: 上一篇:
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#### Otolaryngology (ENT), con't.
- uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP, laser UPPP); -
- turbinectomy: -
- partial glossectomy; -
- tumor resection on oral, subfacial and neck tissues; -
- rhinophyma; -
- verrucae vulgares (warts);
- qinqivoplastv/ginqivectomy -
#### Gynecology
Laser incision, ablation and/or vaporization of soft tissue in GYN for treatment of:
- conization of the cervix, including cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), 1 vulvar and vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN, VAIN);
- condyloma acuminata, including cervical, genital, vulvar and perineal: -
- leukoplakia (vulvar dystrophies); -
- incision and drainage of Bartholin's and nabothian cysts; -
- herpes vaporization;
- urethral caruncle vaporization; -
- cervical dysplasia;
- benign and malignant tumors; -
- hemangiomas -
#### GYN Laparoscopy
Vaporization, incision, excision, ablation, or photocoagulation of soft tissue in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery including GYN laparoscopy for treatment of:
- endometrial lesions, including ablation of endometriosis;
- excision/lysis of adhesions;
- salpingostomy;
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### Attachment 2
#### Indications For Use Statement as Requested by FDA
510(k) Number (if Known): ________ K022060
Device Name: Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Laser and Delivery Devices
Indications For Use:
Continued from previous page:
#### GYN Laparoscopy, con't.
- fimbroplasty: -
- metroplasty; -
- microsurgery (tubal); -
- uterine myomas and fibroids; -
- ovarian fibromas and follicle cysts; -
- uterosacral ligament ablation; -
- hysterectomy -
#### Neurosurgery
Laser incision, excision, ablation and/or vaporization of soft tissue in neurosurgery for the treatment of:
#### Cranial
- posterior fossa tumors; -
- peripheral neurectomy; -
- benign and malignant tumors and cysts (e.g. gliomas, meningiomas -(including basal tumors), acoustic neuromas, lipomas and large tumors);
- arteriovenous malformation; -
- pituitary gland tumors (transphenoidal approach) -
#### Spinal Cord
- incision/excision and vaporization of benign and malignant tumors and cysts;
- intra- and extradural lesions; -
- laminectomy/ laminotomy/ microdiscectomy -
#### Orthopedics
Incision/excision and vaporization of soft tissue in orthopedic surgery. Applications include:
#### Arthroscopy
- meniscectomy; ।
- chondromalacia:
- chondroplasty;
- ligament release (lateral and other); -
- excision of plica; -
- partial synovectomy; -
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#### Attachment 2 Indications For Use Statement as Requested by FDA
510(k) Number (if Known):
Device Name: Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Laser and Delivery Devices
Indications For Use:
Continued from previous page:
#### Orthopedics, con't.
#### General
- debridement of traumatic wounds; -
- debridement of decubitus and diabetic ulcers; -
- microsurgery; -
- artificial joint revision; -
- PMMA removal; -
#### General/Thoracic Surgery
Incision/excision and vaporization of soft tissue in general and thoracic surgery including endoscopic and open procedures. Applications include:
- debridement of decubitus ulcers, stasis, diabetic and other ulcers; -
- mastectomy; -
- debridement of burns: -
- rectal and anal hemorrhoidectomy; ﮯ
- breast biopsy: -
- reduction mammoplasty; -
- cytoreduction for metastatic disease;
- laparotomy and laparoscopic applications; -
- mediastinal and thoracic lesions and abnormalities; -
- skin tag vaporization; -
- atheroma; -
- cvsts: -
- pilonidal cyst removal and repair; -
- abscesses; -
- other soft tissue applications -
#### Dental/Oral Surgery
Incision/excision and vaporization of soft tissue in dentistry and oral surgery. Applications include:
- qingivectomy- removal of hyperplasias; -
- qingivoplasty:
- incisional and excisional biopsy; -
- treatment of ulcerous lesions. including aphthous ulcers:
- incision of infection when used with antibiotic therapy;
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#### Attachment 2 Indications For Use Statement as Requested by FDA
K022060 510(k) Number (if Known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Device Name: Lumenis UltraPulse Encore Carbon Dioxide Surgical Laser and Delivery Devices
Indications For Use:
Continued from previous page:
#### Dental/Oral Surgery, con't.
- frenectomy (frenum release); -
- excision and ablation of benign and malignant lesions; -
- homeostasis; -
- operculectomy; -
- crown lengthening; -
- removal of soft tissue, cysts and tumors; -
- oral cavity tumors and hemangiomas; -
- abscesses; -
- extraction site hemostasis; -
- salivary gland pathologies;
- preprosthetic gum preparation; -
- leukoplakia; -
- partial glossectomy; -
- periodontal gum resection
#### Genitourinary
Incision/excision and vaporization of soft tissue in genitourinary procedures. Applications include:
- benign and malignant lesions of external genitalia; -
- condyloma;
- phimosis;
- erythroplasia -
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Murian C. Parrott
Division of General, Restorative and Neurological Devices
510(k) Number K022060
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Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
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Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
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What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
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How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
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Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
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The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.