K052410 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · IYN · Sep 22, 2005 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K052410
Device Name
ACUSON SEQUOIA ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
Applicant
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product Code
IYN · Radiology
Decision Date
Sep 22, 2005
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1550
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Sequoia platform is intended for use in the following applications: General Imaging and Cardiology for Fetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative (abdominal and neurological), Pediatrics, Small Organs (breast, testes, thyroid, penis and prostate), Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Cardiac (adult, pediatric, and neonatal), Trans-esophageal, Transrectal, Transvaginal, Peripheral Vessel, and Musculo-sceletal (superficial and conventional) applications, and intended uses as defined in the FDA guidance document. The system also provides for the measurement of anatomical structures and for analysis packages that provide information that is used for clinical diagnosis purposes.
Device Story
Multi-purpose diagnostic ultrasound system; transmits ultrasonic energy into body via transducer; reflected echoes processed to generate 2D images of anatomical structures and fluid flow; Doppler principles used for blood flow spectrum or color-coded 2D imaging; used in clinical settings (e.g., radiology, cardiology) by trained healthcare professionals; provides anatomical measurements and analysis packages for clinical diagnosis; aids in clinical decision-making by visualizing internal structures and hemodynamics; benefits patient through non-invasive diagnostic imaging.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. The submission relies on technical performance data, compliance with recognized safety standards (UL 2601-1, CSA C22.2 No. 601-1, EN 60601-1 series), and acoustic output measurements in accordance with AIUM/NEMA UD-2 and UD-3 standards. No clinical study data was required or provided for this 510(k) clearance.
Technological Characteristics
Multi-purpose ultrasound system; utilizes various transducers (e.g., 4C1, 5C2, 6C2, 8C4, 13L5SP, V5M TEE, AcuNav catheters); energy source: ultrasonic; connectivity: standard ultrasound imaging interfaces; software: proprietary analysis packages; safety standards: UL 2601-1, CSA C22.2 No. 601-1, EN 60601-1, ISO 10993 (biocompatibility); acoustic output follows ALARA principle.
Indications for Use
Indicated for ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body in fetal, abdominal, intraoperative, pediatric, small organ, neonatal/adult cephalic, cardiac, trans-esophageal, transrectal, transvaginal, peripheral vessel, and musculoskeletal applications. Includes measurement and analysis packages for clinical diagnosis.
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.
Predicate Devices
ACUSON Sequoia™ Diagnostic Ultrasound System (K051139)
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KD524/D
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Ultrasound Division
SEP 2 2 2005
ACUSON Sequoia™ Ultrasound System Special 510(k) Submission
### SECTION 11
## 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
| Sponsor: | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound Division<br>1230 Shorebird Way<br>P.O. Box 7393<br>Mountain View, California 94039-7393 |
|------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact Person: | Iskra Mraković<br>Manager, Regulatory Affairs<br>Telephone: (650) 694-5004<br>Fax: (650) 943-7053 |
| Submission Date: | September 1, 2005 |
| Device Name: | Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound System |
| Common Name: | Diagnostic Ultrasound System with Accessories |
Classification:
Regulatory Class: II Review Category: Tier II Classification Panel: Radiology
21 CFR 892.1550
| | FR # | 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 |
| Diagnostic Intravascular Catheter | 870.1200 | 90-DQO |
### Predicate Device:
- # K051139 (May 13, 2005) cleared as ACUSON Sequoia™ Diagnostic Ultrasound . System.
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### Device Description:
The Sequoia system is a multi-purpose diagnostic ultrasound system with accessories and proprietary software, and is substantially equivalent to our current product that is already cleared for USA distribution under the following 510(k) PreMarket Notification number:
- # K051139 (May 13, 2005) cleared as ACUSON Sequoia™ Diagnostic Ultrasound . System.
The Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound System has been designed to conform to the following product safety standards:
- UL 2601-1, Safety Requirements for Medical Equipment .
- CSA C22.2 No. 601-1, Safety Requirements for Medical Equipment .
- AIUM/NEMA UD-2, 1998, Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for Diagnostic . Ultrasound
- AIUM/NEMA UD-3, 1998, Standard for Real Time Display of Thermal and . Mechanical Acoustic Output Indices on Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment
- 93/42/EEC Medical Device Directive .
- Safety and EMC Requirements for Medical Equipment .
- . EN 60601-1
- · EN 60601-1-1
- EN 60601-1-2 .
- ISO 10993 Biocompatibility .
- The system's acoustic output is in accordance with ALARA principle (as low as . reasonably achievable)
### Intended Use:
The Sequoia platform is intended for use in the following applications:
General Imaging and Cardiology for Fetal, Abdominal, Intraoperative (abdominal and neurological), Pediatrics, Small Organs (breast, testes, thyroid, penis and prostate), Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Cardiac (adult, pediatric, and neonatal), Trans-esophageal, Transrectal, Transvaginal, Peripheral Vessel, and Musculo-sceletal (superficial and conventional) applications, and intended uses as defined in the FDA guidance document.
The system also provides for the measurement of anatomical structures and for analysis packages that provide information that is used for clinical diagnosis purposes.
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### Technological Comparison to Predicate Device:
The Sequoia is substantially equivalent in its technologies and functionality to the Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound System that is already cleared under 510(k) premarket notification number K051139.
The Sequoia functions in the same manner as other diagnostic ultrasound systems, in that they transmit ultrasonic energy into the body via a transducer. In the body, acoustic impedance of different tissues reflect different amounts of ultrasound energy back to the transducer, where post processing of received echoes is performed to generate twodimensional on-screen images of anatomic structures and fluid flow within the body. Doppler principles are used to process reflected ultrasound energy to display moving blood as a spectrum, or as color-coded two-dimensional images. All predicate devices listed above, allow for specialized measurements of structures and flow, and provide various calculations' functions.
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SEP 2 2 2005
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Mr. Iskra Mraković Manager, Regulatory Affairs Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 1230 Shorebird Way P.O. Box 7393 MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94039-7393
Re: K052410
- Trade Name: Sequoia™ Ultrasound System Trade Name: Bequola Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Ultrasound pulsed echo imaging system ·
Diagnostic ultrasonic transducer
- : Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYN, IYO, and ITX
- Dated: September 1, 2005
- Received: September 2, 2005
Dear Mr. Mraković:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device we have forloned four boom determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the ications 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 merslate commerce proc to 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 the general controls provision, 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 Sequoia™ Ultrasound System, as described in your premarket notification:
#### Transducer Model Number
| 4C1 | EV8C4 |
|--------|--------|
| 5C2 | 6L3 |
| 6C2 | 8L5 |
| 8C4 | 8L5T |
| EC10c5 | 13L5SP |
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| 15L8 | 7V3c |
|---------|-----------------------------------|
| 15L8w | 8V3 |
| V5M TEE | 8V5 |
| V7M TEE | 10V4 |
| V7B TEE | AUX CW |
| 3V2c | AcuNav (IC10V5 or 10F) Ultrasound |
| 4V1 | Catheter |
| 4V1c | AcuNav 8F Ultrasound Catheter |
| 4V2 | Apollo |
| 5V2c | |
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 Orth 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:
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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.
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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,
Daniel Ch. Leyson
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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## 510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
## Sequoia™ Ultrasound System
Intended Use:
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color Doppler | Power (Amplitude) Doppler | Color Velocity Imaging | Combined (Specify) | Harmonic Imaging |
|------------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|---------------|---------------------------|------------------------|--------------------|------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | P* | P |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Small Organ<br>(specify)** | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Adult Cephalic | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Trans-esophageal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Transrectal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Transvaginal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | P* | P |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
Other (specify)
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K051139, #K032114, #K022567, #K002807, #K992631, #K992580, #K973767, #K935595/S1.
#### Additional Comments:
| *Combinations include: | B+M, B+PWD, B+CWD, B+Color Doppler, B+M+Color Doppler, |
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| | B+PWD+Color Doppler, B+CWD+Color Doppler, B+Power Doppler, |
| | B+M+Power Doppler, B+PWD+Power Doppler, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+Clarify VE |
| **small organs | (breast, testes, thyroid, penis) |
| ***neonatal cardiac | |
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David A. Leggett
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdomina and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number _
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510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
#### 4C1
Intended Use:
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Harmonic<br>Imaging |
|------------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | P* | P |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | P* | P |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Small Organ<br>(specify)** | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | P* | P |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | | | | |
Other (specify) Other (specify)
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K051139, #K032114, #K022567, and #K002807.
### Additional Comments:
Additional Comments:
*Combinations include: B+M, B+PWD, B+CWD, B+Color Doppler, B+M+Color Doppler, B+PWD+Color Doppler, B+CWD+Color Doppler, B+Power Doppler, D+Clarify D+Color Doppler, B+O++Power Doppler, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+Clarify VE
** small organs (breast, testes, thyroid, penis)
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Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
(Division Sign-Off) /
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal,
and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number K052410
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510(k) Number (if known):
5C2 Device Name:
Intended Use:
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Harmonic<br>Imaging |
|------------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | P | | P* | P |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | P | | P* | P |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Small Organ<br>(specify)** | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | P | | P* | P |
| Peripheral Vessel | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
Other (specify)
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K051139, #K041319, #K032114, #K022567, #K002807, and #K973767.
### Additional Comments:
Additional Comments:
*Combinations include: B+M, B+PWD, B+CWD, B+Color Doppler, B+M+Color Doppler, -Comomations merade. B+CWD+Color Doppler, B+Power Doppler, B+PWD+Color Doppler, B+CWD+Color Doppler, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+Clarify VE
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Elaine K. Ingram
(Division Sign-C Division of Reproductive, Ab and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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510(k) Number (if known):
6C2 Device Name:
Intended Use:
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Harmonic<br>Imaging |
|------------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | P | P | | P* | P |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Small Organ<br>(specify)** | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | P | | P* | P |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | | | | |
Other (specity) Other (specity)
P-previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K051139, #K041319, #K032114, #K022567, and #K002807.
#### Additional Comments:
Additional Comments:
*Combinations include: B+M, B+PWD, B+CWD, B+Color Doppler, B+M+Color Doppler, B+PWD+Color Doppler, B+CWD+Color Doppler, B+Power Doppler, B+Clarify Doppler, B+C+TB+Color Boppler, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+Clarify VE
** small organs (breast, testes, thyroid, penis)
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David R. Syverson
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdomin and Radiological Devices 51()(k) Number _
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510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
8C4
Intended Use:
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Harmonic<br>Imaging |
|------------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | P | P | | P* | P |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Small Organ<br>(specify)** | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | P* | P |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | P* | P |
| Peripheral Vessel | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (concify) | | | | | | | | | | |
Other (specify) Other (specify)
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K051139, #K041319, #K032114, #K022567, #K002807, and #K973767.
#### Additional Comments:
*Combinations include: B+M, B+PWD, B+CWD, B+Color Doppler, B+M+Color Doppler, B+PWD+Color Doppler, B+CWD+Color Doppler, B+Power Doppler, B+Clarify Doppler, B+PWD+Power Doppler, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+Clarify VE
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Daniel R. Hageman
(Division Sign-Off Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number __
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510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
EC10c5
Intended Use:
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Harmonic<br>Imaging |
|------------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ<br>(specify) ** | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | P | | | P* | P |
| Transrectal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Transvaginal | | P | P | P | P | P | | | P* | P |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (concify) | | | | | | | | | | |
Other (specify) Other (specity)
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K051139, #K041319, #K032114, #K022567, and #K002807.
#### Additional Comments:
Additional Comments:
*Combinations include: B+M, B+PWD, B+CWD, B+CWD, B+Color Doppler, B+PWD+Color Doppler, B+CWD+Color Doppler, B+Power Doppler, B+PWD+Color Doppier, B+C++D+Color Doppion D++ 0++ 0++ 0++ 0++ 0++ 0+Clarify YE_
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David A. Leyson
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdomin and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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510(k) Number (if known):
EV8C4 Device Name:
Intended Use:
:
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Harmonic<br>Imaging |
|------------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | P | | P* | P |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ<br>(specify) ** | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | P* | P |
| Transvaginal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
Other (specify)
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K051139, #K032114, #K022567, #K002807, and #K973767.
#### Additional Comments:
*Combinations include: B+M, B+PWD, B+CWD, B+Color Doppler, B+M+ Color Doppler, B+PWD+Color Doppler, B+CWD+Color Doppler, B+Power Doppler, B+Clarify D+Color Doppler, B+C++B+Coller, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+Clarify VE
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Daniel M. Layson
(Division S Division of Reproductive, Abd and Radiological Devic 510(k) Number
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## 510(k) Number (if known):
61.3 Device Name:
Intended Use:
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Harmonic<br>Imaging |
|------------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | P | | P* | P |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | P | | P* | P |
| Small Organ<br>(specify) ** | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | P* | P |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | P* | P |
| Peripheral Vessel | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | P | | P* | P |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
Other (specity)
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K051139, #K032114, #K022567, #K002807, and #K973767.
#### Additional Comments:
*Combinations include: B+M, B+PWD, B+CWD, B+Color Doppler, B+M+ Color Doppler, B+PWD+Color Doppler, B+CWD+Color Doppler, B+Power Doppler, D+F WD+Color Doppler, B+C++Power Doppler, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+Clarify VE
** small organs (breast, testes, thyroid, penis)
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Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Elnid G. Hanson
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal,
and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number K052440
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510(k) Number (if known):
81.5 Device Name:
Intended Use:
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Harmonic<br>Imaging |
|------------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | P | | P* | P | |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | P | | P* | P |
| Small Organ<br>(specify)** | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | P* | P |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | P* | P |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
Other (specity)
P-previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K051139, #K032114, #K022567, #K002807, and #K973767.
#### Additional Comments:
*Combinations include: B+M, B+PWD, B+CWD, B+Color Doppler, B+M+ Color Doppler, Collibiliations moppler, B+CWD+Color Doppler, B+Power Doppler, B+PWD+Color Doppler, B+C++B+Color Doppler, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+Clarify VE
** small organs (breast, testes, thyroid, penis)
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David A. Ingram
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abd and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number _
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## 510(k) Number (if known):
8L5T Device Name:
Intended Use:
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Harmonic<br>Imaging |
|------------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | P | | | P* | P | |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Small Organ<br>(specify)** | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | P* | P |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | P* | P |
| Peripheral Vessel | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | p* | P |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
Other (specify)
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K051139, #K032114, and #K022567.
### Additional Comments:
*Combinations include: B+M, B+PWD, B+CWD, B+Color Doppler, B+M+ Color Doppler, B+PWD+Color Doppler, B+CWD+Color Doppler, B+Power Doppler, D+F WD+Color Doppler, B+PWD+Power Doppler, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+Clarify VE
** small organs (breast, testes, thyroid, penis)
(PLESE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE) _
David A. Ingram
(Division Sign-Off Division of Reproductive, A and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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510(k) Number (if known):
13L5SP Device Name:
Intended Use:
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Harmonic<br>Imaging |
|------------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Small Organ<br>(specify)** | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | P | | P* | P |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | P* | P |
| Peripheral Vessel | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Laparoscopic | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
Other (specify)
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K051139, #K032114, and #K022567.
#### Additional Comments:
*Combinations include: B+M, B+PWD, B+CWD, B+Color Doppler, B+M+ Color Doppler, Comfomation Doppler, B+CWD+Color Doppler, B+Power Doppler, B+PWD+Color Doppler, B+CWD+Color Doppler, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+Clarify VE
** small organs (breast, testes, thyroid, penis)
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David A. Ingram
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, A and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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## 510(k) Number (if known):
1518 Device Name:
Intended Use:
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Harmonic<br>Imaging | |
|------------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|---|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | P | | p* | P | |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | p* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | p* | P |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | p* | P |
| Small Organ<br>(specify)** | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | p* | P |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | p* | P |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | p* | P |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | p* | P |
| Peripheral Vessel | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | p* | P |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | p* | P |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | p* | P |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | | p* | P |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other (specify)
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K051139, #K032114, #K022567, #K002807, and #K973767.
#### Additional Comments:
*Combinations include: B+M, B+PWD, B+CWD, B+Color Doppler, B+M+ Color Doppler, B+PWD+Color Doppler, B+CWD+Color Doppler, B+Power Doppler, B+Clarify Doppler, B+PWD+Power Doppler, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+Clarify VE
** small organs (breast, testes, thyroid, penis)
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David A. Severson
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdomit and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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15L8w
### 510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
Intended Use:
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Harmonic<br>Imaging |
|------------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | P* | P |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Small Organ<br>(specify)** | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | P* | P |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | P* | P |
| Peripheral Vessel | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Laparoscopic | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
Other (specity)
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K051139, #K032114, #K022567, #K002807, and #K973767.
#### Additional Comments:
*Combinations include: B+M, B+PWD, B+CWD, B+Color Doppler, B+M+ Color Doppler, Comomations Doppler, B+CWD+Color Doppler, B+Power Doppler, B+Clarify D+Color Doppler, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+Clarify VE
** small organs (breast, testes, thyroid, penis)
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David h. Seyerson
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, At ano Radiological Devices 510(k) Number -
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510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
V5M TEE
Intended Use:
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Harmonic<br>Imaging |
|------------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | P | | P* | P |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | P | | P* | P |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Small Organ<br>(specify)** | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Trans-esophageal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | |…
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.