K063085 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · IYO · Nov 14, 2006 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K063085
Device Name
MODIFICATION TO ACUSON SEQUOIA ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
Applicant
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product Code
IYO · Radiology
Decision Date
Nov 14, 2006
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1560
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Sequoia ultrasound imaging system 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 and penis), Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Cardiac (adult, pediatric and neonatal), Transesophageal, Transrectal, Transvaginal, Peripheral Vessels, and Musculosceletal (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
The Siemens Acuson Sequoia is a multi-purpose diagnostic ultrasound system. It processes acoustic signals received via various transducers to generate real-time diagnostic images and fluid flow analysis. The system supports multiple imaging modes, including B-mode, M-mode, Pulsed Wave Doppler (PWD), Continuous Wave Doppler (CWD), Color Doppler, Power Doppler, and Harmonic Imaging. It is operated by clinicians in clinical settings for anatomical measurement and diagnostic analysis. The system provides clinicians with visual data to assist in clinical decision-making across a wide range of applications, including cardiology and general imaging. It is designed to comply with safety standards for diagnostic ultrasound equipment.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. The device modifications were verified and validated according to the company's design control process, including compliance with safety standards such as IEC 60601-2-37, AIUM/NEMA UD-2, and AIUM/NEMA UD-3.
Technological Characteristics
Multi-purpose diagnostic ultrasound system. Complies with UL 2601-1, IEC 60601-2-37, CSA C22.2 No. 601-1, AIUM/NEMA UD-2/UD-3, and ISO 10993-1. Supports various transducers (e.g., 4C1, 9L4, 4V1, AcuNav catheters). Connectivity includes standard ultrasound imaging interfaces. Software-based analysis packages for anatomical measurement.
Indications for Use
Indicated for ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body, including fetal, abdominal, intraoperative (abdominal/neurological), pediatric, small organ (breast, testes, thyroid, penis), neonatal/adult cephalic, cardiac (adult, pediatric, neonatal), transesophageal, transrectal, transvaginal, peripheral vessel, and musculoskeletal (superficial/conventional) applications. Prescription use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system is a device intended to project a pulsed sound beam into body tissue to determine the depth or location of the tissue interfaces and to measure the duration of an acoustic pulse from the transmitter to the tissue interface and back to the receiver. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A biopsy needle guide kit intended for use with an ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
Predicate Devices
Siemens Acuson Sequoia ultrasound system (K052410)
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K063085
ACUSON Sequoia™ Ultrasound System
Special 510(k) Submission
### SECTION 11
#### 510(k) Summary
| Sponsor: | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.,<br>Ultrasound Division<br>1230 Shorebird Way<br>P.O. Box 7393<br>Mountain View, California 94039-7393 | | | | NOV 14 2006 |
|------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|---------------------|-------------|
| Contact Person: | Sheila W. Pickering<br>Telephone: (650) 943 7187<br>Fax: (650) 943 7053 | | | | |
| Submission Date: | October 06, 2006 | | | | |
| Device Name: | Siemens Acuson Sequoia Ultrasound System | | | | |
| Common Name: | Diagnostic Ultrasound System with Accessories | | | | |
| Classification: | | | | | |
| Regulatory Class: | II | | | | |
| Review Category: | Tier II | | | | |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology | | | | |
| Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System | FR # 892.1550 | | | Product Code 90-IYN | |
| Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System | FR # 892.1560 | | | Product Code 90-IYO | |
| Diagnostic Ultrasound Transducer | FR # 892.1570 | | | Product Code 90-ITX | |
### A. Legally Marketed Predicate Devices
Diagnostic Intravascular Catheter
The Siemens Acuson Sequoia ultrasound system is a multi-purpose diagnostic ultrasound system with accessories and proprietary software, and is substantially equivalent to our current product the Siemens Acuson Sequoia ultrasound system (K052410).
FR # 870.1200
Product Code 74-DOO
### B. Device Description:
The Siemens Acuson Sequoia has been designed to meet the following product safety standards:
- . UL 2601-1, Safety Requirements for Medical Equipment
- I IEC 60601-2-37 Diagnostic Ultrasound Safety Standards
- CSA C22.2 No. 601-1, Safety Requirements for Medical Equipment
- 프 AIUM/NEMA UD-3, 1998 Standard for Real Time Display of Thermal and Mechanical Acoustic Output Indices on Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment
- I AlUMNEMA UD-2, 1998 Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound
- 트 93/42/EEC Medical Devices Directive I
- Safety and EMC Requirements for Medical Equipment
- 피 EN/IEC 60601-1
- 트 EN/IEC 60601-1-1
- 트 EN/IEC 60601-1-2
- I IEC 1157 Declaration of Acoustic Power
- 제 ISO 10993-1 Biocompatibility
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### C. Intended Use
The Sequoia ultrasound imaging system 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 and penis), Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Cardiac (adult, pediatric and neonatal), Transesophageal, Transvaginal, Peripheral Vessels, and Musculosceletal (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.
### D. Substantial Equivalence
The submission device is substantially equivalent to the predicate with regard to both intended use and technological characteristics.
### E. Performance Data
The Sequoia modifications are verified and validated according to the company's design control process.
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NOV 1 4 2006
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Sheila Pickering, Ph.D. Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 1230 Shorebird Way MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94039
Re: K063085
Trade Name: ACSON Sequoia™ Ultrasound System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1570 Regulation Name: Diagnostic ultrasonic transducer Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1200 Regulation Name: Diagnostic intravascular catheter Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYO, IYN, ITX, and DQO Dated: October 6, 2006 Received: October 16, 2006
### Dear Dr. Pickering:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
This determination of substantial equivalence applies to the following transducers intended for use with the ACSON Sequoia™ Ultrasound System, as described in your premarket notification:
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| Transducer Model Number | Transducer Model Number | Transducer Model Number |
|--------------------------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|
| 4C1 | 9L4 | 4V1 |
| 5C2 | 13L5SP | 4V1c |
| 6C2 | 15L8 | 4V2 |
| 8C4 | 15L8w | 5V2c |
| EC10c5 | 17L5 | 7V3c |
| EV8C4 | V5M TEE | 8V3 |
| 6L3 | V7M TEE | 8V5 |
| 8L5 | V7B TEE | 10V4 |
| 8L5T | 3V2c | AUX CW |
| AcuNav (IC10V5 or 10F) Ultrasound Catheter | | |
| AcuNav 8F Ultrasound Catheter | | |
If your device is classified (sec above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
This determination of substantial equivalence is granted on the condition that prior to shipping the first device, you submit a postclearance special report. This report should contain complete information, including acoustic output measurements based on production line devices, requested in Appendix G, (enclosed) of the Center's September 30, 1997 "Information for Manufacturers Seeking Marketing Clearance of Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems and Transducers." If the special report is incomplete or contains unacceptable values (e.g., acoustic output greater than approved levels), then the 510(k) clearance may not apply to the production units which as a result may be considered adulterated or misbranded.
The special report should reference the manufacturer's 510(k) number. It should be clearly and prominently marked "ADD-TO-FILE" and should be submitted in duplicate to:
> Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health Document Mail Center (HFZ-401) 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville, Maryland 20850
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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.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Office of Compliance at (240) 276-0120. 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
If you have any questions regarding the content of this letter, please contact Andrew Kang at (240) 276-3666.
Sincerely yours,
Nancy C. Brogdon
Nancv C. B. odon 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): K063085
ACUSON Sequoia™ Ultrasound System Device Name:
### Indications for Use:
The Sequoia ultrasound imaging system 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 and penis), Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Cardiac (adult, pediatric and neonatal), Transesophageal, Transrectal, Transvaginal, Peripheral Vessels, 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.
Prescription Use _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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### Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Nancy C. Brogdon
Division of Reproductive. Abdi and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number _
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510(k) Number (if known):
# K063085
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<br>Doppler | Power<br>(Amplitude)<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Harmonic<br>Imaging |
|------------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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 | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K052410, #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, 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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Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
cy C. Brogdon
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal,
and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number K063085
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510(k) Number (if known):
K 063085 4C1
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 | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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) | | | | | | | | | | |
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K052410, #K051139, #K032114, #K022567, and #K002807.
#### 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+M+Power Doppler, B+PWD+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)
Nancycbrayton
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, A and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number _
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510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
<063085 5C2
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 | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Small Organ<br>(specify)** | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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) | | | | | | | | | | |
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K052410, #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+M+Power Doppler, B+PWD+Power Doppler, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+Clarify VE
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Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy C
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal,
and Radiological Devices
2063025
510(k) Number
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6C2
14063085 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 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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) | | | | | | | | | | |
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K052410, #K051139, #K032114, #K()22567, and #K002807.
### 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+M+Power Doppler, B+PWD+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)
Nancy C. Bridon
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal,
and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number K063085
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510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
8C4
KO63085
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 | 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 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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) | | | | | | | | | | |
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K052410, #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+M+Power Doppler, B+PWD+Power Doppler, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+Clarify VE
(PLESE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy C Brogdo
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal,
and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number K063085
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Kob3085
510(k) Number (if known):
EC10c5
Intended Use:
Device Name:
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 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | 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) | | | | | | | | | | | |
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K052410, #K051139, #K041319, #K032114, #K022567, and #K002807.
#### 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+M+Power Doppler, B+PWD+Power Doppler, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+Clarify VE
(PLESE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINF-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy Shoydon
(Division Sign-Division of Reproductive, Ab and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number _
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510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
12063085
Device Name.
EV8C4
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 | 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 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K052410, #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+M+Power Doppler, B+PWD+Power Doppler, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+Clarify VE
(PLESE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy Chogdon
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal,
and Radiological Devices
and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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K063085
6L3
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 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ<br>(specify)** | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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) | | 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 #K052410, #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+M+Power 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)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy Brogdon
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal,
and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number k063085
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510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
063085 81 5
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 | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ<br>(specify)** | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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) | | 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 #K052410, #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+M+Power 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)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy Brogdon
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal,
and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number N063085
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510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
Intended Use:
Kob3085 81.57.
Device Name.
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 | | 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 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Musculo-skelctal<br>(Superficial) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
P=previously cleared by the FDA under premarket notifications #K052410, #K051139, #K041319, #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, B+M+Power 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)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy Thorgdon
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, A and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number _
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510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
91.4
Indications for Use:
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical<br>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 | | N | N | N | | N | N | N | N* | N |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | N | N | N | | N | N | N | N* | N |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | N | N | N | | N | N | N | N* | N |
| Pediatric | | N | N | N | | N | N | N | N* | N |
| Small Organ<br>(specify)** | | N | N | N | | N | N | N | N* | N |
| Neonatal<br>Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | N | N | N | | N | N | N | N* | N |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Conventional) | | N | N | N | | N | N | N | N* | N |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | N | N | N | | N | N | N | N* | N |
| Other<br>(specify)*** | | | | | | | | | | |
N=New Indication
#### 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+M+Power Doppler, B+PWD+Power Doppler, B+CWD+Power Doppler, B+Clarify VE
**small organs (breast, testes, thyroid, penis) ***neonatal cardiac
(PLESE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Nancy Rigdon
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal,
and Radiological Devices K063085
510(k) Number ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
X063085 13L5SP
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 | | 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 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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) | | 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 #K052410, #K051139, #K041319, #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, B+M+Power 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)
| Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) | Nancy C. Brogdon |
|---------------------------------------------------------------|------------------|
| (Division Sign-Off) | |
| Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, and Radiological Devices | |
| 510(k) Number | K063085 |
{18}------------------------------------------------
510(k) Number (if known):
evice Name:
K063085
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 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>(Superficial) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | P* | P | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | |…
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.