Software as a Medical Device, Therapeutic, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
The Glucommander is intended to evaluate the current as well as cumulative patient blood glucose values, and, based on the aggregate of those measurements, whether one or many, calculate and recommend a dose of saline, glucose, and insulin to drive the blood glucose level, either up or down, towards a predetermined target range. Once that target blood glucose range has been reached, the system's function is to recommend dosing of insulin, glucose, and saline for the purpose of maintaining the patient's blood glucose level in that target range. The system is programmed to provide intravenous dosing of glucose, saline, and insulin; as well as subcutaneous dosing of glucose and insulin. The device is not intended for use with patients with known insulin allergies or patients under the age of 18. The Glucommander's programmed logic is not a substitute for, but rather an assist to clinical reasoning. The measurements and calculations generated by the GBGDS are intended to be used by qualified and trained medical personnel in evaluating patient conditions in conjunction with clinical history, symptoms, and other diagnostic measurements, as well as the medical professional's clinical judgment. No medical decision should be based solely on the recommended guidance provided by this software program.
Device Story
Glucommander Plus is a computer-based software application for clinical management of patient blood glucose. Input: frequent patient blood glucose measurements, meal intake data, and insulin intake history. Operation: software processes inputs using mathematical algorithms to calculate and recommend titration of intravenous/subcutaneous insulin, glucose, and saline to reach/maintain target glucose ranges. Output: dosing recommendations, alarms, and alerts for monitoring. Used in hospital and ambulatory settings by qualified medical personnel. The system provides decision support; clinicians review recommendations alongside patient history and clinical judgment before acting. Benefits include automated, data-driven titration to achieve glycemic control.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on technological comparison and functional equivalence to predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Computer-based software application. Features include data storage, timestamping, and interface for healthcare provider input. Implements mathematical algorithms for dose titration based on target blood glucose, carbohydrate-insulin ratios, and insulin sensitivity. Connectivity includes data download to PC for physician analysis. Operates as an accessory to infusion pumps.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients aged 18 and older requiring management of blood glucose levels via intravenous or subcutaneous insulin, glucose, and saline titration. Contraindicated in patients with known insulin allergies.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A predictive pulmonary-function value calculator is a device used to calculate normal pulmonary-function values based on empirical equations.
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## 510(k) Summary
In accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92, this 510(k) Summary is provided:
### 1. Submitted by:
CollaborativeMed, LLC 14-D Pelham Ridge Dr. Greenville, SC 29615
Phone: 864-370-3297 Fax: 864-233-7828 Contact: Robert Booth
#### 2. Date Prepared:
December 12, 2005
## 3. Classification of Device:
Classification Code: NDC Drug Dose Calculator, Class II Requlation Number: 868.1890 Device Class: Class II
## 4. Trade Name of Proposed Device:
Glucommander Plus
### 5. Predicate Device:
K040676, MiniMed Medtronic Paradigm Insulin Pump K042873, Animas Model IR1250 Insulin Infusion Pump K023674, Phillips Drug Calculator K043600, Medtronic MicroMed 407C K961486, IVAC MedSystem III, Infusion Pump w/ Drug Editing K051079, Hopira Gemstar Infusion Pump System
#### 6. Proposed Device Description:
The Glucommander is a simple, automated, computer-based software application that, based on frequent patient glucose measurement inputs, calculates and recommends titration of intravenous and subcutaneous insulin infusion rates and intravenous qlucose infusion and oral glucose consumption rates, calculated to medicate a patient's blood glucose level towards a specified target range. The Glucommander also provides alarms and warnings, as well as alerts for subsequent blood glucose testing and monitoring.
## 7. Statement of Intended Use:
The Glucommander is intended to evaluate the current as well as cumulative patient blood glucose values, and based o the aggregate of those measurements, whether one or many, calculate and recommend a dose of saline, glucose, and insulin to drive the blood glucose level, either up or down, towards a predetermined target range. Once that target blood qlucose range has been reached, the system's function is to recommend dosing of insulin, glucose, and saline for the purpose of maintaining the patient's blood glucose level in that target range. The system is programmed to provide intravenous dosing of glucose, saline, and insulin; as well as subcutaneous dosing of glucose and insulin. The device is not intended for use with patients with known insulin allergies or patients under the age of 18.
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The glucommander's programmed logic is not a substitute for, but rather an assist to clinical reasoning. The measurements and calculations generated by the GBGDS are intended to be used by qualified and trained medical personnel in evaluating patient conditions in conjunction with clinical history, symptoms, and other diagnostic measurements, as well as the medical professional's clinical judgment. No medical decision should be based solely on the recommended guidance provided by this software program.
## 8. Comparison of the Technological Features of the Device Predicate Devices:
The technological features of the Glucommander do not differ from the previously cleared predicate devices.
| Factor | Subject Device<br>Glucommander Plus | Predicate Device<br>IVAC MedSystem III<br>Infusion<br>Pump w/ Drug Editing |
|-------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Dose Titration | Titrates drug dosage | Same |
| Infusion Rate<br>Calculations | Calculates intravenous infusion<br>Rate of delivery for fluids and<br>medications | Same |
| User Input | Receives input from user to<br>Calculate dosage | Same |
| Indications for<br>Use | Indicated for use as an accessory<br>to an infusion pump. | Same |
| Factor | Subject Device<br>Glucommander Plus | Predicate Device<br>Hopira Gemstar Infusion<br>Pump<br>System |
|------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | Intended for use with<br>Intravenous arterial,<br>Subcutaneous, and parenteral<br>Administration of general I.V.<br>fluid, medications, and<br>nutritional fluids | Same |
| Indications for<br>use | Indicated for use as an accessory<br>To an infusion pump and<br>intended for use include hospital<br>and ambulatory environments. | Same |
| Operations | Provides Indications of several<br>functions including operations,<br>alarms, program status, and the<br>parameters of fluid flow | Same |
| Factor | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
|--------|-------------------|--------------------------|
| | Glucommander Plus | Phillips Drug Calculator |
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| Dose<br>Computation | Software-based application used to compute drug dosing | Same |
|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|------|
| Operations | Utilizes alarms and alerts to notify user | Same |
| Algorithms | Uses a mathematical algorithm to give directions for dosing | Same |
| Factor | Subject Device<br>Glucommander Plus | Predicate Device<br>Animas Model IR1250<br>Insulin |
|-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| Computer-Based | Computer-implemented method<br>Of managing the blood glucose<br>Level of a patient with diabetes | Same |
| Interface | Provides and interface which<br>allows a healthcare provider to<br>Input different types of data<br>used to calculate insulin,<br>glucose, and carbohydrate intake<br>recommendations for the patient | Same |
| Data Storage | Timestamps and stores patient's<br>blood glucose data | Same |
| Nutritional Bolus | Uses a carbohydrate formula to<br>calculate a nutritional bolus | Same |
| Data Analysis | Analyzes blood glucose data,<br>meal intake data, and trends<br>Associated with the food intake<br>of a patient, and insulin intake<br>data associated with the insulin<br>intake of the patient | Same |
| Alarms | Executes programmed reminders<br>and alarms for users to check<br>blood glucose | Same |
| Corrective calculations | Recommends insulin dosing to<br>compensate for hyperglycemia,<br>based on corrective calculations | Same |
| Factor | Subject Device<br>Glucommander Plus | Predicate Device #1<br>MiniMed Medtronic<br>Paradigm<br>Insulin Pump |
|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Dose Titration | Recommends appropriate<br>amount of insulin for<br>subcutaneous delivery | Same |
| Patient Profile | Insulin delivery profile is based<br>on target blood glucose,<br>carbohydrate insulin ratio, and | Same |
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| | insulin sensitivity | |
|------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|
| Dosing<br>Computations | Computes insulin dosing | Same |
| Data Storage | Tracks time period in which<br>insulin is administered and stores<br>Blood glucose and insulin history<br>data | Same |
| Warnings | Indicates warning in conditions<br>under which excessive dosing<br>would be calculated | Same |
| Data Download | Ability to download trend data to<br>A PC for physician analysis | Same |
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
JUN - 7 2006
CollaborativeMed, LLC C/O Ms. Michelle S. Lee Responsible Third Party Official Underwriters Laboratories, Incorporated 2600 NW Lake Road Camas, Washington 98607-9526
Re: K061110
Trade/Device Name: Glucommander Plus Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.1890 Regulation Name: Predictive Pulmonary-Function Value Calculator Regulatory Class: II Product Code: NDC Dated: May 23, 2006 Received: May 25, 2006
Dear Ms. Lee:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at (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 Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (240) 276-3150 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely yours,
Suart Quonos
Chiu Lin, Ph.D. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
#### 510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: | Glucommander Plus
Indications For Use:
The Glucommander is intended to evaluate the current as well as cumulative patient blood glucose values, and, based on the aggregate of those measurements, whether one or many, calculate and recommend a dose of saline, glucose, and insulin to drive the blood glucose level, either up or down, towards a predetermined target range. Once that target blood glucose range has been reached, the system's function is to recommend dosing of insulin, glucose, and saline for the purpose of maintaining the patient's blood glucose level in that target range. The system is programmed to provide intravenous dosing of glucose, saline, and insulin; as well as subcutaneous dosing of glucose and insulin. The device is not intended for use with patients with known insulin allergies or patients under the age of 18.
The Glucommander's programmed logic is not a substitute for, but rather an assist to clinical reasoning. The measurements and calculations generated by the GBGDS are intended to be used by qualified and trained medical personnel in evaluating patient conditions in conjunction with clinical history, symptoms, and other diagnostic measurements, as well as the medical professional's clinical judgment. No medical decision should be based solely on the recommended guidance provided by this software program.
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
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The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
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