The device is intended for use by a qualified physician for ultrasound evaluation of Fetal: Abdominal: Intra-operative (abdominal, thoracic, and vascular); Intra-operative Neuro; Pediatric; Small Organ (Thyroid, Breast, Testes, etc.); Neonatal Cephalic; Adult Cephalic; Trans-rectal; Trans-vaginal; Trans-esoph. (non-cardiac); Cardiac Adult; Cardiac Pediatric; Trans-esoph (Cardiac), Peripheral Vessel.
Device Story
SuperNova is a handheld, general-purpose diagnostic ultrasound system. It comprises a Personal Display Unit (PDU) with an integrated screen and control buttons, an Imaging Unit, and a docking station for charging and storage. The system utilizes removable transducer modules that contact the patient to transmit and receive ultrasound energy. Received signals are digitized and preprocessed by the Imaging Unit. The device supports B-mode, M-mode, Pulsed Wave Doppler (PWD), High Pulse Repetition Rate PWD (HPRF), Color Doppler, Directional Power Doppler, Power Doppler, and Harmonic imaging. Operated by physicians in clinical settings, the system provides real-time ultrasound images and interface data on the PDU screen. This output assists clinicians in diagnostic evaluation and fluid flow analysis, potentially improving patient management through non-invasive visualization of internal structures and hemodynamics.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on technological characteristics, intended use, and functional comparison to predicate devices. Bench testing, including acoustic output measurements, is required as a condition of clearance.
Technological Characteristics
Handheld diagnostic ultrasound system with removable transducers. Supports B-mode, M-mode, PWD, HPRF, Color Doppler, and Harmonic imaging. System includes a Personal Display Unit and Imaging Unit. Connectivity via docking station for battery charging. Sterilization requirements for transducers apply. Technical specifications for acoustic output are subject to post-clearance reporting.
Indications for Use
Indicated for qualified physicians performing diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body, including fetal, abdominal, intra-operative (abdominal, thoracic, vascular, neuro), pediatric, small organ (thyroid, breast, testes), neonatal/adult cephalic, trans-rectal, trans-vaginal, trans-esophageal (non-cardiac/cardiac), cardiac (adult/pediatric), and peripheral vessel applications.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system is a device that combines the features of continuous wave doppler-effect technology with pulsed-echo effect technology and is intended to determine stationary body tissue characteristics, such as depth or location of tissue interfaces or dynamic tissue characteristics such as velocity of blood or tissue motion. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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# Attachment E: Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Prepared in accordance with 21 CFR Part 807.92(c). 510(k) Summary of Safety and effectiveness
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMD 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
The assigned 510(k) number is:
| Applicant Information: | |
|------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Date Prepared: | March 18, 2002 |
| Name: | Novasonics, Inc.<br>1061 Terra Bella Ave.<br>Mountain View, CA 94043 |
| Contact Persons: | Cheryl A. Blake<br>Director, Quality Assurance<br>Regulatory Affairs |
| Telephone Numbers: | 650-230-2715 |
| Fax Number: | 650-230-2818 |
| Device Information: | |
| Classification: | Class II |
| Trade Name: | Novasonics SuperNova Ultrasound System |
| Common Name: | Diagnostic Ultrasound System |
Nova Plus Diagnostic Ultrasound System Device Name:
| | FR Number | Product Code |
|------------------------------------------|-----------|--------------|
| Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System | 892.1550 | 90-IYN |
| Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System | 892.1560 | 90-IYO |
| Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer | 892.1570 | 90-ITX |
The HDI 5000: K002003 and the GE LOGIC 9: K011188 Marketed Device(s):
Device Description: The SuperNova is a general purpose diagnostic ultrasound system. It consists of a Personal Display Unit approximately 4 inches wide and 3 inches high that can be held by the user in one hand and includes buttons for controlling the system and a screen that display ultrasound mages and user interface . The Imaging Unit can be held by the user in one hand accommodates a removable transducer module. Signals received from the transducer module are digitized and preprocessed. The transducer module comes into contact with the patient and both transmits and receives ultrasound energy
The docking station provides holders for the Personal Display Unit, the Imaging Unit, and transducer modules, as well as battery chargers.
Indications For Use: The device is intended for use by a qualified physician for ultrasound evaluation of Fetal: Abdominal: Intra-operative (abdominal, thoracic, and vascular); Intra-operative Neuro; Pediatric; Small Organ (Thyroid, Breast, Testes, etc.); Neonatal Cephalic; Adult Cephalic; Trans-rectal; Trans
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vaginal; Trans-esoph. (non-cardiac); Cardiac Adult; Cardiac Pediatric; Trans-esoph (Cardiac), Peripheral Vessel.
Comparison with Predicate Device: The SuperNova ultrasound system equipped with Doppler and Harmonic imaging modes is substantially equivalent from both a transducer and user point of view to the Phillips ATL HDT® 5000 or the GE Logiq 9™ systems, that are currently in commercial distribution in the United States. Since the SuperNova unit has intended uses and functional modes that are a subset of these approved devices it is felt that the SuperNova unit meets the criteria for substantial equivalence as required for 510(k) filling.
The technological characteristics utilized in design, construction, and materials are similar, and have the same intended uses and basic operating modes as the predicate devices.
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# DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Food and Druq Administrat 9200 Corporate Boulevaro Rockville MD 20850
Novasonics, Inc. % Mr. Mark Job Program Manager TÜV Product Service, Inc. 1775 Old Highway 8 NW, Suite 104 NEW BRIGHTON MN 55112-1891
Re: K022858
Trade Name: SuperNova Diagnostic Ultrasound Scanning System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1570 Regulation Name: Diagnostic ultrasonic transducer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: 90 IYN, IYO, and ITX Dated: August 23, 2002 Received: August 28, 2002
## Dear Mr. Job:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we 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). 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, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
This determination of substantial equivalence applies to the following transducers intended for use with the SuperNova Diagnostic Ultrasound Scanning System, as described in your premarket notification:
## Transducer Model Number
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If vour 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.
This determination of substantial equivalence is granted on the condition that prior to shipping the first device, you submit a postclearance special report. This report should contain complete information, including acoustic output measurements based on production line devices, requested in Appendix G. (enclosed) of the Center's September 30, 1997 "Information for Manufacturers Seeking Marketing Clearance of Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems and Transducers." If the special report is incomplete or contains unacceptable values (e.g., acoustic output greater than approved levels), then the 510(k) clearance may not apply to the production units which as a result may be considered adulterated or misbranded.
The special report should reference the manufacturer's 510(k) number. It should be clearly and prominently marked "ADD-TO-FILE" and should be submitted in duplicate to:
> Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health Document Mail Center (HFZ-401) 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville, Maryland 20850
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your 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 market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4591. 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 at (301) 443-6597 or at its Internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
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If you have any questions regarding the content of this letter, please contact Rodrigo C. Perez at (301) 594-1212. · . ..
Sincerely yours,
David A. Lyon
for
Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure(s)
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# SuperNova System with Doppler and Harmonic Imaging Modes
Transducer: SuperNova System (Union of all Transducer Types)
I ransucct. Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | |
|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|----|---|------|-----|-------------------|--------------------|--------|
| General<br>(Track I Only) | Specific<br>(Track I & III) | B1 | M | PWD2 | CWD | Color<br>Doppler3 | Combined<br>Modes4 | Other5 |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| | Fetal | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Abdominal | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Intra-operative<br>(Specify)6 | N | N | N | | N | N | N |
| | Intra-operative<br>(Neuro) | N | | N | | N | N | N |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Small Organ<br>(Thyroid, Breast,<br>Testes, etc.) | N | N | N | | N | N | N |
| Fetal Imaging | Neonatal Cephalic | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| & Other | Adult Cephalic | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Trans-rectal | N | N | N | | N | N | N |
| | Trans-vaginal | N | N | N | | N | N | N |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-<br>Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skel. | | | | | | | |
| | (Conventional) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skel. | | | | | | | |
| | (Superficial) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-luminal | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Adult | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Cardiac | Trans-esoph. | | | | | | | |
| | (Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral | Peripheral Vessel | N | N | N | | N | N | N |
| Vessel | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
1 Includes B-Mode and Harmonic imaging (HI)
2 Includes PWD-Mode imaging and High Pulse Repetition Rate PWD-Mode (HPRF)
3 Includes Color Doppler (CD), Directional Power Doppler (DPD), and Power Doppler (PD)
4 Includes B+M, B+M+CM, B+CD+M+CM, B+CD+PWD where CD could represent (CD, DPD, PD, or BD)
5 Color M-Mode (CM)
Color M-Mode (CM)
Intraoperative includes abdominal, thoracic (cardiac) and vascular (PV (Division Sign-Off)
David C. Hyam
(Division Sign-Off)
*Prescription Use*
Division of Reproductive, Abdomina and Radiological D 510(k) Number
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# . SuperNova System with Curvilinear Transducer PN 84001
System: SuperNova System with Doppler and Harmonic Imaging modes
Transducer: C2
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Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|------|-----|-------------------|--------------------|--------|
| General<br>(Track I Only) | Specific<br>(Track I & III) | B1 | M | PWD2 | CWD | Color<br>Doppler3 | Combined<br>Modes4 | Other5 |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| | Fetal | N | N | N | | N | N | N |
| | Abdominal6 | N | N | N | | N | N | N |
| | Intra-operative<br>(Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative<br>(Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | N | N | N | | N | N | N |
| | Small Organ<br>(Thyroid, Breast,<br>Testes, etc.) | | | | | | | |
| Fetal Imaging<br>& Other | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-<br>Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skel.<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skel.<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-luminal | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Trans-esoph.<br>(Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral Vessel | N | N | N | | N | N | N |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
1 Includes B-Mode and Harmonic imaging (HI)
2 Includes PWD-Mode imaging and High Pulse Repetition Rate PWD-Mode (HPRF)
3 Includes Color Doppler (CD), Directional Power Doppler (DPD), and Power Doppler (PD)
4 Includes B+M, B+M+CM, B+CD+M+CM, B+CD+PWD where CD could represent (CD, DPD, PD, or BD)
5 Color M-Mode (CM)
6 Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic
*Prescription Use*
Daniel A. Segner
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdon and Radiological Dev 510(k) Number _
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SuperNova System with Phased (Sector) Array Transducer PN 84004
System: SuperNova System with Doppler and Harmonic Imaging modes
Transducer: S2
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|------|-----|-------------------|--------------------|--------|
| General<br>(Track I Only) | Specific<br>(Track I & III) | B1 | M | PWD2 | CWD | Color<br>Doppler3 | Combined<br>Modes4 | Other5 |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| | Fetal | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Abdominal6 | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Intra-operative<br>(Specify)7 | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative<br>(Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Small Organ<br>(Thyroid, Breast,<br>Testes, etc.) | | | | | | | |
| Fetal Imaging<br>& Other | Neonatal Cephalic | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Adult Cephalic | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-<br>Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skel.<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skel.<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-luminal | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Trans-esoph.<br>(Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
I Includes B-Mode and Harmonic imaging (HI)
2 Includes PWD-Mode imaging and High Pulse Repetition Rate PWD-Mode (HPRF)
3 Includes Color Doppler (CD), Directional Power Doppler (DPD), and Power Doppler (PD)
4 Includes B+M, B+M+CM, B+CD+M+CM, B+CD+PWD where CD could represent (CD, DPD, PD, or BD)
5 Color M-Mode (CM)
6 Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic
*Prescription Use* ✓
Daniel A. Lyons
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, Division of Reproductive and Radiological Devigo
510k) Number 510(k) Number _
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SuperNova System with Endo-Vaginal Transducer PN 84002
System: SuperNova System with Doppler and Harmonic Imaging modes
Transducer: EV
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | |
|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|----|---|------|-----|-------------------|--------------------|--------|
| General<br>(Track I Only) | Specific<br>(Track I & III) | B1 | M | PWD2 | CWD | Color<br>Doppler3 | Combined<br>Modes4 | Other5 |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| | Fetal | N | N | N | | N | N | N |
| | Abdominal | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative<br>(Specify)7 | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-operative<br>(Neuro) | | | | | | | |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Small Organ<br>(Thyroid, Breast,<br>Testes, etc.) | | | | | | | |
| Fetal Imaging<br>& Other | Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | N | N | N | | N | N | N |
| | Trans-vaginal | N | N | N | | N | N | N |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-<br>Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skel.<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skel.<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-luminal | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Trans-esoph.<br>(Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral Vessel<br>Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
1 Includes B-Mode and Harmonic imaging (HI)
2 Includes PWD-Mode imaging and High Pulse Repetition Rate PWD-Mode (HPRF)
3 Includes Color Doppler (CD), Directional Power Doppler (DPD), and Power Doppler (PD)
4 Includes B+M, B+M+CM, B+CD+M+CM, B+CD+PWD where CD could represent (CD, DPD, PD, or BD)
5 Color M-Mode (CM)
*Prescription Use*
David A. Segner
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdomina and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number _
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# SuperNova System with Linear Transducer PN 84003
System: SuperNova System with Doppler and Harmonic Imaging modes Transducer: L's
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows
| Clinical Application | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | |
|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|------|-----|-------------------|--------------------|--------|
| General<br>(Track I Only) | Specific<br>(Track I & III) | B1 | M | PWD2 | CWD | Color<br>Doppler3 | Combined<br>Modes4 | Other5 |
| Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic | | | | | | | |
| Fetal Imaging<br>& Other | Fetal | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Abdominal6 | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Intra-operative<br>(Specify)7 | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Intra-operative<br>(Neuro) | N | | N | | N | N | N |
| | Laparoscopic | | | | | | | |
| | Pediatric | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Small Organ<br>(Thyroid, Breast,<br>Testes, etc.) | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Neonatal Cephalic | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-rectal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-vaginal | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-urethral | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph. (non-Card.) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skel.<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | |
| | Musculo-skel.<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | |
| | Intra-luminal | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify)8 | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | |
| | Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | |
| | Trans-esoph.<br>(Cardiac) | | | | | | | |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral<br>Vessel | Peripheral Vessel | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| | Other (Specify) | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
1 Includes B-Mode and Harmonic imaging (HI)
2 Includes PWD-Mode imaging and High Pulse Repetition Rate PWD-Mode (HPRF)
3 Includes Color Doppler (CD), Directional Power Doppler (DPD), and Power Doppler (PD)
4 Includes B+M, B+M+CM, B+CD+M+CM, B+CD+PWD where CD could represent (CD, DPD, PD, or BD)
5 Color M-Mode (CM)
6 Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic
7 Intra operative includes abdominal, thoracic (cardiac) and vascular (PV)
*Prescription Use* ✓
David A. Symm
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdo and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
Revision 3 SuperNova
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
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.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
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.
9. The predicate graph
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?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
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.