MODIFICATION TO: LASERPRO 810, 940, AND 980 DIODE DIODE LASER SYSTEMS
K042211 · Surgical Laser Technologies, Inc. · GEX · Nov 8, 2004 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K042211
Device Name
MODIFICATION TO: LASERPRO 810, 940, AND 980 DIODE DIODE LASER SYSTEMS
Applicant
Surgical Laser Technologies, Inc.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Nov 8, 2004
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The PhotoMedex LaserPro 810, 940 and 980 Surgical Diode Laser Systems, (and the fiber delivery systems and accessories used to deliver laser energy, are indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including: Gastroenterology, Neurosurgery, General Surgery, Genitourinary (Urology), Thoracic Surgery, Gynecology (GYN), Pulmonology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, and Otolaryngology (ENT).
Device Story
LaserPro 810, 940, and 980 are diode laser systems providing laser energy at specific wavelengths (810nm, 940nm, 980nm). System consists of a laser console with fiber port, display panel with soft-touch keypad, microprocessor control electronics, and detachable footswitch. Device delivers laser energy via fiber delivery systems to target soft tissue for ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, or coagulation. Modifications include increased maximum output power (20 to 25 Watts) and user-adjustable aiming beam intensity. Used in clinical settings (OR, clinic) by physicians across multiple specialties (e.g., general surgery, ENT, GYN). Output is controlled by the surgeon via footswitch and console interface. Clinical benefit includes precise soft tissue management in various endoscopic and open surgical procedures.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on design similarities, identical mechanisms of action, and established clinical effectiveness of the predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Diode laser system; wavelengths 810nm, 940nm, 980nm; max output 25W. Components: laser console, fiber port (SMA-905), display panel, soft-touch keypad, microprocessor control, detachable footswitch. Energy source: electrical to laser diode. Connectivity: standalone. Sterilization: not specified (accessories are cleared delivery systems).
Indications for Use
Indicated for soft tissue ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation in gastroenterology, neurosurgery, general surgery (including varicose vein treatment), urology, thoracic surgery, gynecology, pulmonology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and ENT. Applicable to adult and pediatric patients requiring soft tissue surgery.
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
PhotoMedex LaserPro 810, 940 and 980 Diode Laser Systems (K040294)
SLT Thermalite 810, 940 & 980 Laser Systems (K952661)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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NOV - 8 2004
### 510(k) SUMMARY
K042211
# PhotoMedex, Inc.
# LaserPro 810, 940 and 980 Systems Diode Laser Systems
### 1. GENERAL
| • | Submitter: | PhotoMedex, Inc. |
|---|------------|----------------------------|
| | | 147 Keystone Drive |
| | | Montgomeryville, PA, 18936 |
- Bob Rose Contact Person: .
- August 13, 2004 (Revised September 15, 2004) Date Prepared: .
### 2. DEVICE NAME
- · Classification name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology (21 CFR 878.4810)
- Common or usual name: Diode laser .
- Trade or proprietary name: LaserPro Diode Surgical Laser System .
### 3. PREDICATE DEVICE (Device to be Modified)
### Diode Surgical Laser Systems
- PhotoMedex LaserPro 810, 940 and 980 Diode Laser Systems (K040294) ◆
# 4. DEVICE DESCRIPTION and DEVICE MODIFICATIONS
The PhotoMedex LaserPro 810, 940 and 980 Diode Laser Systems are designed to provide laser power at wavelengths of 810mm, 940mm, and 980mm, depending on model, which can be used for the procedures indicated in the next section of this summary. These devices have been cleared previously via K040294. Differences between the cleared and modified device are limited to:
- * Maximum output power increased from 20 to 25 Watts (Systems are identified by output frequency and maximum power).
- · User adjustable (intensity) aiming beam (the maximum aiming beam optical power does not change from currently cleared device).
The system is comprised of the following main components:
- A laser console/cabinet with fiber port to accept SMA-905 connectors. .
- Display panel with soft-touch keypad control and separate Emergency Off . button.
- Laser system microprocessor control electronics with operating software ●
- A detachable covered footswitch. .
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### 5. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The PhotoMedex LaserPro 810. 940 and 980 Diode Laser Systems (and the fiber delivery systems and accessories that are used with them to deliver laser energy) are indicated for use in surgical applications requiring the ablation, vaporization, maision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in medical specialties including:
#### Gastroenterology
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in gastroenterology procedures. Applications include: hemostasis of esophageal varices, palliation of malignant dysphagia, palliative ablation of obstructive neoplasms, hemostasis of colonoscopy.
#### Neurosurgery
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in neurosurgery procedures. Applications include: tumors adjacent to the spinal cord, tumors adjacent to the cortex.
#### General Surgery
Treatment of varicose veins and varicosities associated with superficial reflux of the greater saphenous vein. The ablation, vaporization, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in general surgery including endoscopic and open procedures. Applications include: Laparoscopic appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and bowel resection. Open: mastectorny, reduction mammoplasty, breast biopsy, rectal and anal hemorrhoidectomy, bowel resection, colectorny, cholecystectorny, liver resection, condyloma, thyroidectorny, thoracotomy, and cavemous hemangioma.
### Genitourinary (Urology)
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in genitourinary (urology) procedures. Applications include: Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP), bladder tumors, bladder neck incisions, urethral strictures, and exterior sphincterotomy. Laparoscopic lymphadenectomy. Open; condyloma, circumcision, and benign and malignant lesions of external genitalia.
### Thoracic Surgery
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in thoracic surgery including endoscopic and open procedures. Applications include: pulmonary resection, coagulation of blebs and bullae, adhesiolysis, pericardiectomy, mediastinal and thoracic lesions and abnormalities, mediastinal lymph node dissection, and hemostasis, thoracotomy.
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Premarket Notification: LaserPro@ 810. 940 and 980 Diode Laser Systems
### Gynecology (GYN)
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in gynecology (GYN) procedures. Applications include: Laparoscopic, excision/lysis of adhesions, endometrial lesions, including ablation of endometriosis, laparoscopic assisted hysterectomy (LAVH), laser uterosacral nerve ablation (LUNA), myomectomy, ovarian cystectomy, ovarian drilling, tubal fimbrioplasty, and appendectomy. Open: conization of the cervix, including cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), vulvar and vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia VIN, VAIN. Condyloma acuminata, including cervical, genital vulvar, perineal, and Bowen's disease, (Erythroplasia of Queyrat) and Bowenoid papulosa (BP) lesions. Intrauterine; fibroids/polyps/adhesions, resection of septum.
### Pulmonology
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in pulmonology procedures. Applications include: tracheal bronchial lesions.
### Opthomology
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in ophthalmology procedures. Applications include: Oculoplastics, open DCR, endo-nasal DCR, tumor excision (and) biopsy, eyelid reconstruction, and blepharoplast,
#### Orthopedics
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in orthoped surgery procedures. Applications include: dissect and coagulate.
### Otolaryngology (ENT)
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in otolaryngology procedures. Applications include: Nasal/Sinus; turbinectorny and turbinate reduction/ablation, polypectomy of nose and nasal passages, ethmoidectomy, and meatal antrostomy. Laryngo-tracheal; removal of vocal cord/fold nodules, polyps and cysts, arytenoidectomy, and tracheal stenosis. Oropharyngeal; uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP, laser UPPP), tonsillectomy (including tonsillar cryptolysis, neoplasma) tonsil, and hemi glossectomy. Head & Neck; tumor resection on oral, subfacial and neck tissues, parathyroidectomy, and thyroidectomy.
### 6. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
The PhotoMedex LaserPro 810. 940 and 980 Diode Laser Systems, when used in conjunction with cleared delivery accessories, share the same indications for use, similar design features, functional features, and therefore are substantially equivale to the predicate devices which includes the Diomed D15 & D30 Laser Systems (K023543), the Premier Aurora Laser System (K954316), and the SLT Thermalite 810, 940 & 980 Laser Systems (K952661).
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## 7. SAFETY AND EFECTIVENESS
The PhotoMedex LaserPro 810. 940 and 980 Diode Laser Systems are designed, t the I notornounce with both mandatory and voluntary and voluntary Standards ensuring when used with marketed cleared delivery systems identified to be chisating when are considered both safe and effective for the medical applications indicated. No new clinical indications are to be provided by the introduction of LaserPro Diode Surgical Lasers as compared to the identified predicates, which havel previously demonstrated clinical effectiveness.
### 8. CONCLUSIONS
PhotoMedex believes that the (minor) modifications to the LaserPro 810. 940 and 980 I hotorious believes are substantially equivalent to, and are safe and effective as the Legally marketed identified predicate devices, the LaserPro 810, 940 and 980 Diode Laser Systems (K040294), in that they share identical mechanisms for laser energy delivery and indications for use.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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NOV - 8 2004
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Mr. Robert Rose Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance PhotoMedex, Inc., 147 Keystone Drive Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania 18936
Re: K042211
Ko42211
Trade/Device Name: LaserPro 810, 940 and 980 Surgical Diode Laser Systems Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 Regulation Name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology Regulatory Class: II Product Code: GEX Dated: August 13, 2004 Received: August 16, 2004
Dear Mr. Rose:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device wt have reviewed your becamed the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications ferenced above and harrsure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate for use stated in the encreatives to regions of the Medical Device Amendments, or to conimered process to may 20, 2017 11:11 in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, de rices that have been require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). and Cosmeter Fer (110) inst the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The r ou may, merelore, manns of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of general controls provision 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 rr your device is elabilition (see as courols. 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 thany 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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### Page 2 - Mr. Robert Rose
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) I mis letter with anow you'll finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally premarket notification. The PDF interessification 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), please If you desire spocently arrive ior your and (240) 276-0115. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small other general mionmational 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,
Miriam C. Provost
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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510(k) Number (if Known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Device Name: LaserPro 810, 940 and 980 Surgical Diode Laser Systems
Indications For Use:
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### Gastroenterology
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in gastroenterology procedures. Applications include:
- hemostasis of esophageal varices; -
- palliation of malignant dysphagia; -
- palliative ablation of obstructive neoplasms; ー
- hemostasis of colonoscopy. -
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Device Name: LaserPro 810, 940 and 980 Surgical Diode Laser Systems
Indications For Use:
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#### Neurosurgery
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in neurosurgery procedures. Applications include:
- tumors adjacent to the spinal cord; -
- tumors adjacent to the cortex. -
#### General Surgerv
Treatment of varicose veins and varicosities associated with superficial reflux of the greater saphenous vein.
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- Laparoscopic ﺗ
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- cholecystectomy; -
- bowel resection. ,
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- reduction mammoplasty; ।
- breast biopsy;
- rectal and anal hemorrhoidectomy; -
- bowel resection; -
- colectomy; -
- cholecystectomy; -
- liver resection; -
- condyloma; -
- thyroidectomy; -
- thoracotomy; -
- cavemous hemangioma. -
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510(k) Number (if Known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Device Name: LaserPro 810, 940 and 980 Surgical Diode Laser Systems
Indications For Use:
Continued from previous page:
### Genitourinary (Urology)
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in genitourinary (urology) procedures. Applications include:
- Transurethral ..
- transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP); ・
- bladder tumors; -
- bladder neck incisions; -
- urethral strictures; -
- exterior sphincterotomy. -
- Laparoscopic -
- Lymphadenectomy. ।
- Open
- condyloma; ,
- circumcision ।
- benign and malignant lesions of external genitalia. -
### Thoracic Surgery
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in thoracic surgery including endoscopic and open procedures. Applications include:
- pulmonary resection; ー
- coagulation of blebs and bullae; -
- adhesiolysis; -
- pericardiectomy .
- mediastinal and thoracic lesions and abnormalities; -
- mediastinal lymph node dissection; –
- hemostasis; «
- thoracotomy. -
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510(k) Number (if Known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ K042211_
Device Name: LaserPro 810, 940 and 980 Surgical Diode Laser Systems
Indications For Use:
Continued from previous page:
### Gynecology (GYN)
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in gynecology (GYN) procedures. Applications include:
- Laparoscopic
- excision/lysis of adhesions; -
- endometrial lesions, including ablation of endometriosis; -
- laparoscopic assisted hysterectomy (LAVH); -
- laser uterosacral nerve ablation (LUNA); -
- myomectomy; -
- ovarian cystectomy; -
- ovarian drilling; -
- tubal fimbrioplasty; -
- appendectomy. -
- Open
- en । vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia VIN, VAIN;
- vagnal intraceptinental nooplaste cervical, genital, vulvar, perineal, and Bowen's disease, -(Erythroplasia of Queyrat) and Bowenoid papulosa (BP) lesions.
- Intrauterine -
- Fibroids/polyps/adhesions; -
- Resection of septum. -
### Pulmonology
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in pulmonology procedures. Applications include:
- tracheal bronchial lesions. ।
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510(k) Number (if Known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ K042211 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Device Name: LaserPro 810, 940 and 980 Surgical Diode Laser Systems
Indications For Use:
Continued from previous page:
#### Opthomology
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in ophthalmology procedures. Applications include:
- Oculoplastics
- open DCR; 1
- endo-nasal DCR; -
- tumor excision and biopsy; -
- eyelid reconstruction; -
- blepharoplasty.
#### Orthopedics
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in orthopedic surgery procedures. Applications include:
- Open -
- Dissect and coagulate. -
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510(k) Number (if Known): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ K042211
Device Name: LaserPro 810, 940 and 980 Surgical Diode Laser Systems
Indications For Use:
Continued from previous page:
### Otolaryngology (ENT)
The ablation, vaporization, excision, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue in otolaryngology procedures. Applications include:
- Nasal/Sinus
- turbinectomy and turbinate reduction/ablation; -
- polypectomy of nose and nasal passages; -
- ethmoidectomy; -
- meatal antrostomy; -
- Laryngo-tracheal
- removal of vocal cord/fold nodules, polyps and cysts; -
- arytenoidectomy; -
- tracheal stenosis; -
- Oropharyngeal
- uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP, laser UPPP); -
- tonsillectomy (including tonsillar cryptolysis, neoplasma) and tonsil; ・
- hemi glossectomy; -
- Head & Neck
- tumor resection on oral, subfacial and neck tissues; -
- parathyroidectomy; ・
- thyroidectomy. …
Miriam C. Provost
Division of General, Restorative, and Neurological Devices
510(k) Number K042211
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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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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.