GE LOGIQ 9 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM, MODEL 2404587
K040251 · Ge Med. Systems Ultrasound & Prim. Care Diag.,Llc · IYN · Feb 20, 2004 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K040251
Device Name
GE LOGIQ 9 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM, MODEL 2404587
Applicant
Ge Med. Systems Ultrasound & Prim. Care Diag.,Llc
Product Code
IYN · Radiology
Decision Date
Feb 20, 2004
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1550
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The device is intended for use by a qualified physician for ultrasound evaluation of Fetal: Abdominal: Pediatric: Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid); Neonatal Cephalic; Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (adult and pediatric); Peripheral Vascular; Musculo-skeletal Conventional and Superficial; Urology (including prostate); Transvaginal; and Intraoperative (abdominal, thoracic, vascular and neurosurgical).
Device Story
GE LOGIQ 9 BT04 is a mobile, general-purpose diagnostic ultrasound system; provides digital acquisition, processing, and display of ultrasound images. System includes console, keyboard, specialized controls, and CRT/LCD display. Operates via pulsed echo and Doppler imaging principles. Used by qualified physicians in clinical settings for anatomical evaluation and fluid flow analysis. Modification adds new probe options (4D3C, 4D10L, 4DE7C, P8D) and improves user interface/productivity. Output displayed to clinician for diagnostic decision-making. Benefits include enhanced diagnostic capabilities for various clinical applications.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data required. Device safety and effectiveness supported by non-clinical bench testing, including acoustic output measurements, biocompatibility, cleaning/disinfection validation, and thermal/electrical/mechanical safety testing per applicable standards.
Technological Characteristics
Mobile console (64cm x 90cm x 140-160cm). Modalities: B-mode, M-mode, PW/CW Doppler, Color/Power Doppler, Harmonic Imaging, Coded Pulse. Connectivity: Digital acquisition/display. Transducers: 4D3C, 4D10L, 4DE7C, P8D. Conforms to 21 CFR 892.1550/1560/1570. Quality systems: 21 CFR 820, ISO 9001:2000, ISO 13485.
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis in fetal, abdominal, pediatric, small organ, neonatal/adult cephalic, cardiac, peripheral vascular, musculoskeletal, urological, transvaginal, and intraoperative applications. Prescription use only.
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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Koyo251
FEB 2 0 2004
Special 510(k) Premarket Notification GE Medical Systems - LOGIQ 9 Ultrasound BT04 January 30, 2004
# Attachment B:
Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Prepared in accordance with 21 CFR Part 807.92(c).
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GE Medical Systems
General Electric Company P.O. Box 414, Milwaukee, WI 53201
#### Section a):
| 1. Submitter: | GE Medical Systems, Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics, LLC<br>PO Box 414<br>Milwaukee, WI 53201 |
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| Contact Person: | Allen Schuh,<br>Manager, Safety and Regulatory Engineering<br>Telephone: 414-647-4385; Fax: 414-647-4090 |
| Date Prepared: | January 30, 2004 |
| 2. Device Name: | GE LOGIQ 9 Diagnostic Ultrasound BT04,<br>Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System, 21 CFR 892.1560, 90-IYO<br>Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System, 21 CFR 892.1550, 90-IYN |
| 3. Marketed Device: | GE LOGIQ 9 Diagnostic Ultrasound System K011188/K030934/K032656 |
A device currently in commercial distribution.
4. Device Description: The GE LOGIQ 9 is a full featured general purpose diagnostic ultrasound system. It consists of a mobile console approximately 64 cm wide, 90 cm deep and 140-160 cm (adjustable) high that provides digital acquisition, processing and display capability. The user interface includes a computer keyboard, specialized controls and a color video CRT and LCD display. This modification will provide users with additional probe options, improved user interface and productivity.
5. Indications for Use: The device is intended for use by a qualified physician for ultrasound evaluation of Fetal: Abdominal: Pediatric: Small Organ (breast, testes, thyroid); Neonatal Cephalic; Adult Cephalic; Cardiac (adult and pediatric); Peripheral Vascular; Musculo-skeletal Conventional and Superficial; Urology (including prostate); Transvaginal; and Intraoperative (abdominal, thoracic, vascular and neurosurgical).
6. Comparison with Predicate Device: The GE LOGIQ 9 BT04 is of a comparable type and substantially equivalent to the current GE LOGIQ 9 and GE Voluson. It has the same technological characteristics, key safety and effectiveness features, physical design, construction, and materials, and has the same intended uses and basic operating modes as the predicate device.
#### Section b):
1. Non-clinical Tests: The device has been evaluated for acoustic output, biocompatibility, cleaning and disinfection effectiveness as well as thermal, electrical and mechanical safety, and has been found to conform with applicable medical device safety standards.
- 2. Clinical Tests: None required.
3. Conclusion: Intended uses and other key features are consistent with traditional clinical practice, FDA guidelines, and established methods of patient examination. The design and development process of the manufacturer conforms with 21 CFR 820, ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485 guality systems. The device conforms to applicable medical device safety standards and compliance is verified through independent evaluation with ongoing factory surveillance. Diagnostic ultrasound has accumulated a long history of safe and effective performance. Therefore, it is the opinion of GE Medical Systems that the GE LOGIQ 9 BT04 Diagnostic Ultrasound is substantially equivalent with respect to safety and effectiveness to devices currently cleared for market.
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
FEB 2 0 2004
Mr. Allen Schuh Manager, GE Ultrasound Safety and Regulatory Engineering GE Medical Systems, Ultrasound and Primary Care Diagnostics, LLC 4855 West Electric Avenue MILWAUKEE W1 53219
Re: K040251
Trade Name: GE LOGIQ 9 Ultrasound System with BT04 Modification 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: Class II Product Code: 90 IYN, IYO, and ITX Dated: January 30, 2004 Received: February 3, 2004
Dear Mr. Schuh:
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. Iabeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
This determination of substantial equivalence applies to the following transducers intended for use with the GE LOGIQ 9 Ultrasound System, as described in your premarket notification:
Transducer Model Number
4D3C
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#### 4D10L 4DE7C P8D
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 (OS) 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 Secking 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
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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,
Nancy C Brogdon
Nancy C. Brogdon Director, Division of Reproductive, Abdominal and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosures
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# GE LOGIQ 9 Ultrasound System
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|---------------|---------------|------------------|--------------------|------------------|-------------------|---------------------|----------------|-------|--|
| Clinical Application<br>Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | PW<br>Doppler | CW<br>Doppler | Color<br>Doppler | Color M<br>Doppler | Power<br>Doppler | Combined<br>Modes | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse | Other | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics[1] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Abdominal[1] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Small Organ[2] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Adult Cephalic | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Cardiac[3] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Peripheral Vascular | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Other[4] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Transvaginal | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative[5] | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic
[2] Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid.
[3] Cardiac is Adult and Pediatric.
[4] Other use includes Urology/Prostate
[5] Intraoperative includes abdominal, thoracic (cardiac), and vascular (PV).
[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD.
(PIFASE DO NOT WRITE BFLOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Nancy Broglon
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number K040251
Prescription User (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
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# GE LOGIQ 9 with 4D3C Transducer
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | | | | | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------|---|---|---------------|---------------|------------------|--------------------|------------------|-------------------|---------------------|----------------|-------|--|--|
| Clinical Application<br>Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | PW<br>Doppler | CW<br>Doppler | Color<br>Doppler | Color M<br>Doppler | Power<br>Doppler | Combined<br>Modes | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse | Other | | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics | N | N | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | | | |
| Abdominal[1] | N | N | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ[2] | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Notes: [1] Abdominal includes renal, GYN/Pelvic
[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD.
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| | Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, |
| | and Radiological Devices |
| Prescription User (Per 21 CFR 801.109) | |
| 510(k) Number | K040251 |
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# GE LOGIQ 9 with 4D10L Transducer
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|---------------|---------------|------------------|--------------------|------------------|-------------------|---------------------|----------------|-------|--|
| Clinical Application<br>Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | PW<br>Doppler | CW<br>Doppler | Color<br>Doppler | Color M<br>Doppler | Power<br>Doppler | Combined<br>Modes | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse | Other | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal[1] | N | N | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | | |
| Pediatric | N | N | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | | |
| Small Organ [2] | N | N | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | N | N | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | N | N | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | N | N | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | N | N | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Notes: {2} Small organ includes breast, testes, thyroid.
[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD.
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| | <div><img alt="signature" src="signature.png"/></div> <div>(Division Sign-Off)</div> <div>Division of Reproductive, Abdominal,</div> <div>and Radiological Devices</div> |
| Prescription User (Per 21 CFR 801.109) | 510(k) Number: K040251 |
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# GE LOGIQ 9 with 4DE7C Transducer
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|---------------|---------------|------------------|--------------------|------------------|-------------------|---------------------|----------------|-------|
| Clinical Application<br>Anatomy/Region of Interest | B | M | PW<br>Doppler | CW<br>Doppler | Color<br>Doppler | Color M<br>Doppler | Power<br>Doppler | Combined<br>Modes | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse | Other |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics | N | N | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | |
| Abdominal[1] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric[6] | N | N | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | |
| Small Organ[2] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic[6] | N | N | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac[3] | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other[4] | N | N | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | N | N | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | |
| Transvaginal | N | N | N | | N | | N | N | N | N | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Notes: [4] Other use includes Urology/Prostate
[6] Probe used in surface scanning only
[*] Combined modes are B/M, B/Color M, B/PWD or CWD, B/Color/PWD or CWD, B/Power/PWD.
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Nancy Brandon
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices
Prescription User (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
510(k) Number
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# GE LOGIQ 9 with P8D Transducer
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|-----------------------------------------------------|-------------------|---|---------------|---------------|------------------|--------------------|------------------|-------------------|---------------------|----------------|
| Clinical Application<br>Anatomy/ Region of Interest | B | M | PW<br>Doppler | CW<br>Doppler | Color<br>Doppler | Color M<br>Doppler | Power<br>Doppler | Combined<br>Modes | Harmonic<br>Imaging | Coded<br>Pulse |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal / Obstetrics | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac <sup>[3]</sup> | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vascular | | | | N | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Exam Type, Means of Access | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E Notes:
> (PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Nancy C Boydon
Division Sign-Off
(Division Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Device
510(k) Number K040251
Prescription User (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
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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.