K093627 · Shanghai Apolo Medical Technologies Co., Ltd. · ONF · Jan 18, 2011 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K093627
Device Name
IPULSELIGHT IPL SYSTEM, MODELS HS 300C AND HS 650
Applicant
Shanghai Apolo Medical Technologies Co., Ltd.
Product Code
ONF · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jan 18, 2011
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
iPulseLight IPL System (HS 300C, HS 650) are identical with regard to indications for use including recommended filters to be used with Fitzpatrick skin type. Both models are intended for medical use in the treatment of the following dermatologic conditions: · Permanent hair reduction- long-term stable reduction in number of hairs re-growing after a treatment regimen. · Treatment of: - Moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris . - Benign pigmented epidermal lesions including dyschromia, hyperpigmentation, . melasma, ephelides (freckles). - . Cutaneous lesions including scars - Benign cutaneous vascular lesions including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal and leg telangiectasias, erythema of rosacea, leg veins, spider anglomas and venous malformations. The integrated thermal cooling is indicated for use in cooling the treatment site prior to, during, and after light treatment in general aesthetic dermatologic and plastic surgery procedures. - Reduce pain during light treatment (via partial anesthesia from cooling) .. - Reduce discomfort during and/or associated with light treatment . Minimize thermal injury, including thermal necrosis, to non-target skin and skin i s tructures during and/or associated with light treatment, thus reducing possible complications such as scabbing, scarring, hyper - and/or hypo pigmentation Allow the use of higher light or laser fluencies for light treatments (such as for hair removal and the treatment of . vascular or pigmented lesions) Reduce potential side effects of light treatments (such as for hair removal and the treatment of vascular or pigmented i lesions)
Device Story
iPulseLight IPL System (HS 300C, HS 650) is an intense pulsed light (IPL) device emitting broadband light (420-1200 nm). Device utilizes selective photothermolysis to treat dermatologic conditions; integrated thermal cooling (TE cooler, circulating water/air) protects epidermis, reduces pain/discomfort, and mitigates thermal injury. Operated by clinicians in aesthetic/dermatologic settings via touch screen interface. Output parameters (10-50 J/cm2, 5-50 ms pulse duration) are selected based on skin type and condition. Cooling allows higher fluences for hair removal and vascular/pigmented lesion treatment. Benefits include non-ablative therapy, no downtime, and faster recovery compared to conventional therapies.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on technological characteristics and performance specifications compared to the predicate device.
Technological Characteristics
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) system; broadband light source (420-1200 nm). Energy: 10-50 J/cm2. Pulse duration: 5-50 ms. Cooling: Integrated TE cooler with circulating water and air. Delivery material: Sapphire. Interface: Touch screen. Accessories: Foot switch, protection glasses/goggles. Power: 1200W. Classification: Class II, 21 CFR 878.4810.
Indications for Use
Indicated for permanent hair reduction, treatment of moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris, benign pigmented epidermal lesions (dyschromia, hyperpigmentation, melasma, ephelides), cutaneous lesions (scars), and benign cutaneous vascular lesions (port wine stains, hemangiomas, telangiectasias, rosacea, leg veins, spider angiomas, venous malformations). Integrated cooling indicated for pain/discomfort reduction and thermal injury mitigation during light treatment. Applicable to Fitzpatrick skin types I-V; skin type VI excluded.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
(1) A carbon dioxide laser for use in general surgery and in dermatology is a laser device intended to cut, destroy, or remove tissue by light energy emitted by carbon dioxide.(2) An argon laser for use in dermatology is a laser device intended to destroy or coagulate tissue by light energy emitted by argon.
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### 510(K) SUMMARY
#### [as required by 807.92(c)]
JAN 1 8 2011 .
A.510k Number:
B. Applicant: C ompany name: PATS CORP Address: 49 Candlewood Way, Buena Park, CA 90621, USA Phone: 714-523-1592 FAX: 714-523-1592
C. Proprietary and Established Names: Shanghai APOLO Medical Technology Co., Ltd Address: 3/F, Building A. No. 388, Yindu Road, Xuhui District,Shanghai, China Tel: +86-21-3462 2842 Fax: +86-21-3462 2840
D. Regulatory Information
Common Name: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) system.
Classification name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and
in dermatology (21 CFR Part 878.4810).
Device classification: Class II. Product code: GEX
## E. Intended use
iPulseLight IPL System (HS 300C, HS 650) are identical with regard to indications for use including recommended filters to be used with Fitzpatrick skin type. Both models are intended for medical use in the treatment of the following dermatologic conditions:
· Permanent hair reduction- long-term stable reduction in number of hairs re-growing after a treatment regimen.
· Treatment of:
- Moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris .
- Benign pigmented epidermal lesions including dyschromia, hyperpigmentation, . melasma, ephelides (freckles).
- . Cutaneous lesions including scars
- Benign cutaneous vascular lesions including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal and leg telangiectasias, erythema of rosacea, leg veins,
spider anglomas and venous malformations.
The integrated thermal cooling is indicated for use in cooling the treatment site prior to, during, and after light treatment in general aesthetic dermatologic and plastic surgery procedures.
- Reduce pain during light treatment (via partial anesthesia from cooling) ..
- Reduce discomfort during and/or associated with light treatment .
Minimize thermal injury, including thermal necrosis, to non-target skin and skin i s tructures during and/or associated with light treatment, thus reducing possible complications such as scabbing, scarring, hyper - and/or hypo pigmentation
Allow the use of higher light or laser fluencies for light treatments (such as for hair removal and the treatment of . vascular or pigmented lesions)
Reduce potential side effects of light treatments (such as for hair removal and the treatment of vascular or pigmented i lesions)
#### F. Description
iPulseLight IPL System is a type of intensive, broadband, coherent light source which has a wavelength spectrum of 420 nm -1200 nm. With these special properties, the IPL has a wide application in non-ablative therapies based on theory of human skin tissue's selective absorption and photothermolysis of light sources. Meanwhile, IPL treatment is more effective, with no downtime and can make the patients get recovered more quickly than conventional therapies.
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## G. Substantial Equivalence Information
Classification name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology (per 21 CFR Part 878.4810).
Device classification: C lass II. Product code: GEX Predicate devices: Accelawave System (K082484)
## Comparison of Ellipse I PL to predicate devices:
| | iPulse Li ght IP L ( HS- 650 & H S-300C) | Accelawave S ystem | | | | |
|----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|--|--|
| 510(k) reference | Current submission | K082484 | | | | |
| Technology/ | Intense Pulsed Light | Intense Pulsed Light | | | | |
| Operation/ | (IPL)/broad spectrum | (IPL)/broad spectrum | | | | |
| Device | light/touch screen | light/touch screen | | | | |
| description | operation. | operation. | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| Intended Use ( wa | iPulseLight IPL System (HS 300C, HS 650) are identical | Accelawave System is identical with regard to indications for | | | | |
| velength/ E nergy | with regard to indications for use including recommended | use including recommended filters to be used | | | | |
| see at tachment t ab | filters to be used with Fitzpatrick skin type. Both models<br>are intended for medical use in the treatment of the | with Fitzpatrick skin type. Both models are intended for<br>medical use in the treatment of the following dermatologic | | | | |
| le) | following dermatologic conditions: | conditions: | | | | |
| | · Permanent hair reduction- long-term stable reduction in | · Permanent hair reduction- long-term stable reduction in | | | | |
| | number of hairs re-growing after a | number of hairs re-growing after a | | | | |
| | treatment regimen.<br>Treatment of: | treatment regimen.<br>· Treatment of: | | | | |
| | Moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris<br>- | - Moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris | | | | |
| | Benign pigmented epidermal lesions including | - Benign pigmented epidermal lesions including dyschromia, | | | | |
| | dyschromia, hyperpigmentation,<br>melasma, | hyperpigmentation, melasma, ephelides | | | | |
| | ephelides (freckles).<br>Cutaneous lesions including scars | (freckles).<br>- Cutaneous lesions including scars | | | | |
| | Benign cutaneous vascular lesions including port | - Benign cutaneous vascular lesions including port wine stains, | | | | |
| | wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal and leg | hemangiomas, facial, truncal and leg | | | | |
| | telangiectasias, erythema of rosacea, leg veins. | telangiectasias, erythema of rosacea, leg veins and venous | | | | |
| | spider anglomas and venous malformations. | malformations. | | | | |
| | The integrated thermal cooling is indicated for use in | The integrated thermal cooling is indicated for use in cooling<br>the epidermis at the treatment site prior to, during, | | | | |
| | cooling the epidermis at the treatment site prior to, during, | and after light treatment in general aesthetic dermatologic and | | | | |
| | and after light treatment in general aesthetic dermatologic | plastic surgery procedures. | | | | |
| | and plastic surgery procedures.<br>Reduce pain during light treatment (via partial<br>- | - Reduce pain during light treatment (via partial anesthesia<br>from cooling) | | | | |
| | anesthesia from cooling) | - Reduce discomfort during and/or associated with light | | | | |
| | Reduce discomfort during and/or associated with light | treatment | | | | |
| | treatment | - Minimize thermal injury, including thermal necrosis, to | | | | |
| | Minimize thermal injury, including thermal necrosis,<br>(<br>to non-target skin and skin<br>structures during | non-target skin and skin s tructures during and/or<br>associated with light treatment, thus reducing possible | | | | |
| | and/or associated with light treatment, thus reducing | complications such as scabbing, scarring, hyper - | | | | |
| | possible complications such as scabbing, scarring, hyper - | and/or hypo pigmentation | | | | |
| | and/or hypo pigmentation | - Allow the use of higher light or laser fluencies for light | | | | |
| | Allow the use of higher light or laser fluencies for light<br>,<br>treatments (such as for hair removal and the treatment of | treatments (such as for hair removal and the treatment<br>of vascular or pigmented lesions) | | | | |
| | vascular or pigmented lesions) | - Reduce potential side effects of light treatments (such as for | | | | |
| | Reduce potential side effects of light treatments (such | hair removal and the treatment of vascular or | | | | |
| | as for hair removal and the treatment of vascular or | pigmented lesions) | | | | |
| | pigmented lesions) | | | | | |
| Wavelength Range | 420-1200 nm | 420-1200 nm | | | | |
| Energy ouput/ | 10-50 J/cm 2 | 10-50 J/cm 2 | | | | |
| Setting Range | | | | | | |
| Pulse duration | 5-50 ms | 5-50 ms | | | | |
| Output Mode | Pulse method | Pulse method | | | | |
| Pulse width | 2-20 ms | 2-15 ms | | | | |
| Accessories | Foot switch | Foot switch | | | | |
| | Protection glasses | Protection glasses | | | | |
| | Protection goggles | Protection goggles | | | | |
| Deliver Materials | sannhire | sannhire | | | | |
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| | 1200W | 1200W |
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| Max.power<br>consumption | | |
| Applicator/hand-<br>piece spot size | 12x35mm and 15x 50mm | 15x45mm |
| Charge time/<br>Repeat rate | 1.5-2.0 Sec. | 1.5-2.0 Sec. |
| Cooling method | Cooling handpiece by TE co oler an d<br>Circulating water & Air | Cooling handpiece by TE co oler an d<br>Circulating water & Air |
| Device<br>classification | II; 21 CFR 878.4810, GEX | II; 21 CFR 878.4810, GEX |
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| Intended use for iPulse Light IPL System(HS-650,HS-300C) | | | | | | SKIN TYPES | | | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------------|----------|----------|----------|----------|----------|------------|--|--|--|--|--|
| CONDITIONS | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | | | | | |
| Hair(course) | 610~1200 | 610~1200 | 610~1200 | 640~1200 | 690~1200 | N/A | | | | | |
| Hair(fine) | 420-1200 | 420-1200 | 420~1200 | 510~1200 | 560-1200 | N/A | | | | | |
| Acen Vulgaris | | | | | | N/A | | | | | |
| Pigmented Epidermal<br>Lesions | 510-1200 | 510~1200 | 510-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | N/A | | | | | |
| a) Dyschromia | 510-1200 | 510-1200 | 510-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | N/A | | | | | |
| b)Hyperpigmentation | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | N/A | | | | | |
| c)Melasma | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | N/A | | | | | |
| d) Ephelides | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | N/A | | | | | |
| Cutaneous Lesions | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Scars | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cutaneous Vascular<br>Lesions | 510-1200 | 510-1200 | 510-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | N/A | | | | | |
| a) Port Wine Stain (Child) | 510-1200 | 510-1200 | 510-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | N/A | | | | | |
| b) Port Wine Stain (Adult) | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | N/A | | | | | |
| c) Hemangiomas | 510-1200 | 510-1200 | 510-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | N/A | | | | | |
| d) Telaugiectasias | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | N/A | | | | | |
| e) Rosacea | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | N/A | | | | | |
| f) Spider Anglomas | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | N/A | | | | | |
| g) Venous Malformations | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | N/A | | | | | |
| Leg Veins | 510-1200 | 510-1200 | 510-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | N/A | | | | | |
| a) Small | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | N/A | | | | | |
| b) Medium | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | 560-1200 | N/A | | | | | |
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## JAN 1 8 2011
Shanghali Apolo Medical Technologies Co., Ltd. % Mr. Brandon Choi Authorized Agent, General Manager 49 Candlewood Way Buena Park, CA 90621
Re: K093627
Trade/Device Name: Ipulselight IPL System, Models HS 300C and HS 650 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 Regulation Name: Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic surgery and in dermatology Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ONF Dated: January 06, 2011 Received: January 11, 2011
Dear Mr. Choi:
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. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you; however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to 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); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the clectronic product radiation control provisions (Sections. 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH/CDRHOffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
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 (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
for
Mark N. Melkerson
Director Division of Surgical, Orthopedic And Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: iPulseLight IPL System (HS 300C, HS 650)
Indications For Use:
iPulseLight IPL System (HS 300C, HS 650) are identical with regard to indications for use including recommended filters to be used with Fitzpatrick skin type. Both models are intended for medical use in the treatment of the following dermatologic conditions:
· Permanent hair reduction- long-term stable reduction in number of hairs re-growing after a treatment regimen.
· Treatment of:
- Moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris ।
- Benian pigmented epidermal lesions including dyschromia, hyperpigmentation, melasma, ephelides (freckles).
- Cutaneous lesions including scars -
- Benign cutaneous vascular lesions including port wine stains, hemangiomas, facial, truncal and leg telangiectasias, erythema of rosacea, leg veins, spider anglomas and venous malformations.
The integrated thermal cooling is indicated for use in cooling the epidermis at the treatment site prior to, during, and after light treatment in general aesthetic dermatologic and plastic surgery procedures.
- Reduce pain during light treatment (via partial anesthesia from cooling) เ
- Reduce discomfort during and/or associated with light treatment ı
- Minimize thermal injury, including thermal necrosis, to non-target skin and skin structures during and/or associated with light treatment, thus reducing possible complications such as scabbing, scarring, hyper - and/or hypo pigmentation
- Allow the use of higher light or laser fluencies for light treatments (such as for hair i removal and the treatment of vascular or pigmented lesions)
- Reduce potential side effects of light treatments (such as for hair removal and the treatment of vascular or pigmented lesions)
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| | | | | SKIN TYPES | | | |
|----------------------------|-----------------------------|----------|----------|------------|-----------|----------|-----|
| CONDITIONS | | 1 | 테 | हा | ાિ | V | VI |
| Hair(course) | | 610~1200 | 610~1200 | 610~1200 | 640~1200 | 690~1200 | N/A |
| Hair(fine) | | 610~1200 | 610~1200 | 610-1200 | 640~ 1200 | 690-1200 | NIA |
| Acne Vulgaris | | 420~1200 | 420-1200 | 420~1200 | 510~1200 | 560~1200 | NIA |
| Pigmented Epidermal | | | | | | | |
| Lesions | | | | | | | |
| a)Dyschromia | ורדה | 510~1200 | 510-1200 | 510~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | N/A |
| Hyperpigmentation | | 510-1200 | 510~1200 | 510~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | N/A |
| c)Melasma | | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | N/A |
| d)Ephelides | | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | NA |
| Cutaneous Lesions | | | | | | | |
| Scars | | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | |
| Cutaneous Vascular | | | | | | | |
| Lesions | | | | | | | |
| a) Port Wine Stain (Child) | AAR HTONETEVAN DUE SOMITTES | 510~1200 | 510~1200 | 510~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | ALC |
| b) Port Wine Stain (Adult) | | 510~1200 | 510~1200 | 510~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | NA |
| c) Hemangiomas | | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 550~1200 | 560~1200 | N/A |
| d) Telaugiectasias | | 510~1200 | 510~1200 | 510~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | N/A |
| e) Rosacea | | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | N/A |
| f) Spider Anglomas | | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 580-1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | NA |
| g) Venous Malformations | | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | NA |
| Leg Veins | | | | | | | |
| a) Small | | 510-1200 | 510~1200 | 510-1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | N/A |
| b) Medium | | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | NA |
| c) Large | | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | 560~1200 | NA | N/A |
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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.