Peer-reviewed clinical literature containing normative population data
The device software references published normative tables for Intima Media Thickness to assist clinicians in communicating cardiovascular risk to patients.
Intima Media Thickness; Normative tables; Peer-reviewed literature; Cardiovascular risk
Clinical Evidence
Study Design
Population
Comparator
Key Endpoints
ASE Consensus Statement: Use of Carotid Ultrasound to Identify Subclinical Vascular Disease; Consensus statement and literature review
General population (normative data)
Not applicable for this study
Intima Media Thickness normative values
Indications for Use
The S2000™ ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the following applications: Fetal, Abdominal. Intraoperative. Pediatric. Small Parts. Transcranial. OB/GYN. Cardiac, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vasculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, and Peripheral Vascular applications. The system also provides the ability to measure anatomical structures (fetal, abdominal, intraoperative, intraoperative neurological, pediatric, small organ, neonatal cephalic, adult cephalic, cardiac, trans-esophageal, transvaginal, peripheral vessel, musculoskeletal (conventional), musculo-skeletal (superficial) and neonatal cardiac} and calculation packages that provide information that provide information to the clinician that may be used adjunctively with other medical data obtained by a physician for clinical diagnosis purposes. The Arterial Health Package (AHP) software provides the physician with the capability to measure Intima Media Thickness and the option to reference normative tables that have been validated and published in peer-reviewed studies. The information is intended to provide the physician with an easily understood tool for communicating with patients regarding state of their cardiovascular system. This feature should be utilized according to the "ASE Consensus Statement: Use of Carotid Ultrasound to Identify Subclinical Vascular Disease and Evaluate Cardiovascular Disease Risk: A Consensus Statement from the American Association of Echocardiography: Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Task Force, Endorsed by the Society for Vascular Imaging".
Device Story
Acuson S2000 is a diagnostic ultrasound system; utilizes various transducers to acquire acoustic signals from human anatomy; transforms signals into real-time 2D, 3D, Doppler, and M-mode images. Operated by clinicians in clinical settings; provides anatomical measurements and calculation packages (e.g., Arterial Health Package for Intima Media Thickness). Output displayed on system monitor; assists physicians in clinical diagnosis and patient communication regarding cardiovascular health. Benefits include non-invasive visualization and quantification of anatomical structures and blood flow.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Device complies with UL 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-37, AIUM/NEMA UD-2, and AIUM/NEMA UD-3 standards. Biocompatibility testing performed per ISO 10993-1.
Technological Characteristics
Diagnostic ultrasound system; supports multiple transducer types (curved, linear, phased array, TEE, catheter). Energy source: electrical/ultrasonic. Connectivity: standard ultrasound system interfaces. Software includes measurement/calculation packages and Arterial Health Package (AHP). Biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1. Safety standards: UL 60601-1, IEC 60601-2-37, AIUM/NEMA UD-2/UD-3.
Indications for Use
Indicated for ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body in fetal, abdominal, intraoperative, pediatric, small parts, transcranial, OB/GYN, cardiac, pelvic, neonatal/adult cephalic, vascular, musculoskeletal, and peripheral vascular applications. Used by physicians for clinical diagnosis.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system is a device that combines the features of continuous wave doppler-effect technology with pulsed-echo effect technology and is intended to determine stationary body tissue characteristics, such as depth or location of tissue interfaces or dynamic tissue characteristics such as velocity of blood or tissue motion. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Predicate Devices
Acuson Antares Ultrasound System
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K093812
## Siemens Medical Solutions, Inc. Ultrasound Division
S2000 Ultrasound System 510(k) Submission
## 510(k) Summary Prepared December 28, 2009
| Sponsor: | Siemens Medical Solutions, Inc.,<br>Ultrasound Division<br>1230 Shorebird Way<br>Mountain View, California 94043 | MAR - 3 2010 | |
|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|--|
| Contact Person: | Shelly Pearce<br>Telephone: (650) 694-5988<br>Fax: (650) 694-5580 | | |
| Submission Date: | December 1, 2009 | | |
| Device Name: | Acuson S2000™ Diagnostic Ultrasound System | | |
| Common Name: | Diagnostic Ultrasound System | | |
## Classification:
Regulatory Class: ll 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
The Acuson S2000™ Ultrasound System is substantially equivalent to the Acuson Antares Ultrasound System.
## B. Device Description:
The Acuson S2000™ has been designed to meet the following product safety standards:
- l UL 60601-1, Safety Requirements for Medical Equipment
- l IEC 60601-2-37 Diagnostic Ultrasound Safety Standards
- t CSA C22.2 No. 601-1, Safety Requirements for Medical Equipment
- li AIUM/NEMA UD-3, Standard for Real Time Display of Thermal and Mechanical Acoustic Output Indices on Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment
- I AIUM/NEMA UD-2, Acoustic Output Measurement Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound
- t 93/42/EEC Medical Devices Directive
- Safety and EMC Requirements for Medical Equipment 트
- . EN/IEC 60601-1
- . EN/IEC 60601-1-1
- I EN/IEC 60601-1-2
- IEC 1157 Declaration of Acoustic Power 트
- ISO 10993-1 Biocompatibility l
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## C. Intended Use
The S2000™ ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the following applications: Fetal, Abdominal. Intraoperative. Pediatric. Small Parts. Transcranial. OB/GYN. Cardiac, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vasculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, and Peripheral Vascular applications.
The system also provides the ability to measure anatomical structures (fetal, abdominal, intraoperative, intraoperative neurological, pediatric, small organ, neonatal cephalic, adult cephalic, cardiac, trans-esophageal, transvaginal, peripheral vessel, musculoskeletal (conventional), musculo-skeletal (superficial) and neonatal cardiac} and calculation packages that provide information that provide information to the clinician that may be used adjunctively with other medical data obtained by a physician for clinical diagnosis purposes.
The Arterial Health Package (AHP) software provides the physician with the capability to measure Intima Media Thickness and the option to reference normative tables that have been validated and published in peer-reviewed studies. The information is intended to provide the physician with an easily understood tool for communicating with patients regarding state of their cardiovascular system. This feature should be utilized according to the "ASE Consensus Statement: Use of Carotid Ultrasound to Identify Subclinical Vascular Disease and Evaluate Cardiovascular Disease Risk: A Consensus Statement from the American Association of Echocardiography: Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Task Force, Endorsed by the Society for Vascular Imaging".
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
MAR - 3 2010
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. % Mr. Mark Job Responsible Third Party Official Regulatory Technology Services LLC 1394 25th Street NW BUFFALO MN 55313
Re: K093812
Trade/Device Name: ACUSON S2000™ Diagnostic Ultrasound System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1550 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic pulsed doppler imaging system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: IYN, IYO, and ITX Dated: February 8, 2010 Received: February 16, 2010
Dear Mr. Job:
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 ACUSON S2000™ Diagnostic Ultrasound System, as described in your premarket notification:
#### Transducer Model Number
CW2 CW5 EC9-4 Curved Array 9L4 Linear Array 14L5 Multi-D Array 14L5BV Multi-D Array 4P1 Phased Array 6C2 Curved Array
4C1 Curved Array 4V1 Phased Array 10V4 Phased Array 14L5 SP Linear Array 7CF2 Curved Array Mechanical 3D 9EVF4 Curved Array V5Ms Multiplane TEE 17L5HDS Linear Array
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| 18L6 HD Linear Array | EV8C4 |
|----------------------|--------------------------------|
| 8V3 Phased Array | V7M TEE |
| 4V1c Phased Array | AcuNav 8F Ultrasound Catheter |
| 6L3 | AcuNav 10F Ultrasound Catheter |
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 895. 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 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 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.
If you have any questions regarding the content of this letter, please contact Shahram Vaezy at (301) 796-6242.
Sincerely yours,
Donald St. Pierre Acting Director Division of Radiological Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure(s)
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#### 1.3 Indications for Use
A. 510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: S2000™Diagnostic Ultrasound System
Indications for Use:
The S2000™ ultrasound imaging systems are intended for the following applications: Fetal, Abdominal. Intraoperative, Pediatric, Small Parts, Transcranial, OB/GYN, Cardiac, Pelvic, Neonatal/Adult Cephalic, Vascular, Musculoskeletal, Superficial Musculoskeletal, and Peripheral Vascular applications.
The system also provides the ability to measure anatomical structures {fetal, abdominal, intraoperative, intraoperative neurological, pediatric, small organ, neonatal cephalic, adult cephalic, cardiac, trans-esophageal, transvaginal, peripheral vessel, musculoskeletal (conventional), musculo-skeletal (superficial) and neonatal cardiac} and calculation packages that provide information that provide information to the clinician that may be used adjunctively with other medical data obtained by a physician for clinical diagnosis purposes.
The Arterial Health Package (AHP) software provides the physician with the capability to measure Intima Media Thickness and the option to reference normative tables that have been validated and published in peer-reviewed studies. The information is intended to provide the physician with an easily understood tool for communicating with patients reaarding state of their cardiovascular system. This feature should be utilized according to the "ASE Consensus Statement; Use of Carotid Ultrasound to Identify Subclinical Vascular Disease and Evaluate Cardiovascular Disease Risk: A Consensus Statement from the American Association of Echocardiography; Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Task Force, Endorsed by the Society for Vascular Imaging".
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## 1.3 Indications for Use Forms
## Diagnostic Ultrasound Indications for Use Form
510 (k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Intended Use:
## ACUSON S2000 Ultrasound System
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|-------------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|------------------------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,<br>11, 13 |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,<br>11, 13, 16 |
| Intraoperative<br>(Note 9) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,<br>11, 14 |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,<br>11, 14 |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,<br>11 |
| Small Organ<br>(Note 1) | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,<br>11,14, 16 |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Adult Cephalic | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note<br>2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,15 |
| Trans-esophageal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | |
| Transrectal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,<br>11,14 |
| Transvaginal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,<br>11 |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,<br>11,14,15 |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,<br>11,14 |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,<br>11,14 |
| Other (specify)<br>Neonatal Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 3,4,6 |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K063085, K072786, K081148, K082142, K090334
For example: breast, testes, thyroid, penis, prostate, etc. Note 1
Note 2 Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging
- SieClear multi-view spatial compounding Note 3
- Tissue Equalization Technology Note 4
- Note 5 3-Scape real-time 3D imaging
- Cadence contrast agent imaging Note 6
- B&W SieScape panoramic imaging Note 7
- Power SieScape panoramic imaging Note 8
- Note 9 For example: vascular, abdominal
- Note 10 Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology
- Note 11 Advanced Sieclear spatial compounding
- STIC Note 13
- Note 14 eSie™ Touch elasticity imaging / FTI
Note 15 AHP
Note 16 Custom Tissue Imaging
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510 (k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Intended Use: CW2 Probe for use with ACUSON S2000 Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>(Note 9) | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Small Organ<br>(Note 1) | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | P | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K# 063803, K072786, K081148, K090334
Additional Comments:
Note 1 For example: breast, testes, thyroid, penis, prostate, etc. For example: vascular, abdominal Note 9
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510 (k) Number (if known):
CW5 Probe for use with ACUSON S2000
Device Name: Intended Use:
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | P | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | P | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>(Note 9) | | | | P | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | P | | | | | | |
| Small Organ<br>(Note 1) | | | | P | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | P | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | P | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | P | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | | | P | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | P | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | P | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K# 063803, K072786, K081148, K080334
Additional Comments:
For example: breast, testes, thyroid, penis, prostate, etc. Note 1 Note 9 For example: vascular, abdominal
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510 (k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Intended Use:
EC9-4 Curved Array Transducer for use with ACUSON S2000 Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color Doppler | Amplitude Doppler | Color Velocity Imaging | Combined (Specify) | Other (Specify) |
|-------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|---------------|-------------------|------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10, 11 |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10, 11, |
| Intraoperative Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (Note 1) | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10, 11,14 |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5, 6, 7,8,10, 11,14 |
| Transvaginal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10, 11 |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K# 063803, K072786, K081148, K080334
#### Additional Comments:
For example: breast, testes, thyroid, penis, prostate, etc. Note 1
- Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging Note 2
- SieClear multi-view spatial compounding Note 3
- Note 4 Tissue Equalization Technology
- 3-Scape real-time 3D imaging Note 5
- Note 6 Cadence contrast agent imaging
- Note 7 B&W SieScape panoramic imaging Note 8 Power SieScape panoramic imaging
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- Note 10 Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology
- Note 11 Advanced Sieclear spatial compounding
- Note 14 eSie™ Touch elasticity imaging / FTI
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510 (k) Number (if known):
#### 9L4 Linear Array Transducer for use with ACUSON S2000
Device Name: Intended Use:
Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|---|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------------------------|--|--|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) | | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10, 11 | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10, 11 | | |
| Small Organ<br>(Note 1) | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10, 11,14,<br>16 | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10, 11 | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 15 | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,6, 7,8,10, 11,<br>14,15 | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10, 11, 14 | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10, 11, 14 | | |
| Other (snecify) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K# 063085, K072786, K081148, K090334
Additional Comments:
Note 1 For example: breast, testes, thyroid, penis, prostate, etc.
- Note 2 Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging
- SieClear multi-view spatial compounding Note 3
- Note 4 Tissue Equalization Technology
- 3-Scape real-time 3D imaging Note 5
- Note 6 Cadence contrast agent imaging
- B&W SieScape panoramic imaging Note 7
- Power SieScape panoramic imaging Note 8
- Note 10 Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology
- Note 11 Advanced Sieclear spatial compounding Note 14 eSie™ Touch elasticity imaging / FTI
- Note 15 AHP
- Note 16 Custom Tissue Imaging
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510 (k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Intended Use: 14L5 Multi-D Array Transducer for use with ACUSON S2000 Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
|----------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|------------------------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ<br>(Note 1) | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,<br>11, 14, 16 |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,6,<br>7,8,10, 11, 14 |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,<br>11, 14 |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K# 063085, K072786, K081148, K090334
Additional Comments:
For example: breast, testes, thyroid, penis, prostate, etc. Note 1
- Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging Note 2
Note 3 SieClear multi-view spatial compounding
- Tissue Equalization Technology Note 4
- Note 5 3-Scape real-time 3D imaging
- Cadence contrast agent imaging Note 6
- B&W SieScape panoramic imaging Note 7
- Note 8 Power SieScape panoramic imaging
- Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology Note 10
- Advanced Sieclear spatial compounding Note 11
- Note 14 eSie™ Touch elasticity imaging / FTI
- Note 16 Custom Tissue Imaging
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Device Name: Intended Use:
14L5BV Multi-D Array Transducer for use with ACUSON S2000 Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|------------------------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ<br>(Note 1) | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,<br>11, 14, 16 |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K# 081148
Additional Comments:
For example: breast, testes, thyroid, penis, prostate, etc. Note 1
Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging Note 2
Note 3 SieClear multi-view spatial compounding
Note 4 Tissue Equalization Technology
3-Scape real-time 3D imaging Note 5
Note 6 Cadence contrast agent imaging
B&W SieScape panoramic imaging Note 7
Power SieScape panoramic imaging Note 8
Note 10 Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology
Note 11 Advanced Sieclear spatial compounding
Note 14 eSie™ Touch elasticity imaging / FTI
Note 16 Custom Tissue Imaging
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510 (k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Intended Use:
4P1 Phased Array Transducer for use with ACUSON S2000 Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|---|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,10 |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K# 063803, K072786, K081148, K090334 Additional Comments:
Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging Note 2
SieClear multi-view spatial compounding Note 3
Note 4 Tissue Equalization Technology
3-Scape real-time 3D imaging Note 5
Note 6 Cadence contrast agent imaging
B&W SieScape panoramic imaging Note 7
Note 8 Power SieScape panoramic imaging
Note 10 Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology
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Device Name:
Intended Use:
6C2 Curved Array Transducer for use with ACUSON S2000 Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|---------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|------------------------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | P | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,<br>11 |
| Abdominal | P | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,<br>11, 14, 16 |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | P | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,<br>11 |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | P | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,<br>11 |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K# 063085, K072786, K081148, K090334
Additional Comments:
- Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging Note 2
- Note 3 SieClear multi-view spatial compounding
- Tissue Equalization Technology Note 4
- Note 5 3-Scape real-time 3D imaging
- Note 7 B&W SieScape panoramic imaging
- Note 8 Power SieScape panoramic imaging
- Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology Note 10
- Note 11 Advanced Sieclear spatial compounding
- Note 14 eSie™ Touch elasticity imaging / FTI
- Note 16 Custom Tissue Imaging
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Device Name: Intended Use: 4C1 Curved Array Transducer for use with ACUSON S2000 Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,<br>11 |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note2,3,4,5,6,7,8,<br>10, 11, 14, 16 |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K# 063085, K072786, K081148, K080334
Additional Comments:
- Note 2 Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging
- Note 3 SieClear multi-view spatial compounding
- Tissue Equalization Technology Note 4
- Note 5 3-Scape real-time 3D imaging
- Note 6 Cadence contrast agent imaging
- Note 7 B&W SieScape panoramic imaging
- Power SieScape panoramic imaging Note 8
- Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology Note 10
- Advanced Sieclear spatial compounding Note 11
- Note 14 eSie™ Touch elasticity imaging / FTI
- Note 16 Custom Tissue Imaging
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510 (k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Intended Use:
4V1 Phased Array Transducer for use with ACUSON S2000 Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler · | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10,<br>14, 16 |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K# 063085, K072786, K081148, K090334
Additional Comments:
- Note 2 Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging
- Note 3 SieClear multi view spatial compounding
- Note 4 Tissue Equalization Technology
- Note 5 3-Scape real-time 3D imaging
- Note 7 B&W SieScape panoramic imaging
- Power SieScape panoramic imaging Note 8
- Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology Note 10
- Note 11 Advanced Sieclear spatial compounding
- Note 14 eSie™ Touch elasticity imaging / FTI
- Note 16 Custom Tissue Imaging
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Device Name: Intended Use: 10V4 Phased Array Transducer for use with ACUSON S2000 Ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|---------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Abdominal | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Intraoperative<br>Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 3,4 |
| Trans-esophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transurethral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral vessel | | P | P | P | P | P | P | | BMDC | Note 2,3,4,5,7,8,10 |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA K# 063085, K072786, K081148, K090334
Additional Comments:
Note 2 Ensemble tissue harmonic imaging
SieClear multi view spatial compounding Note 3
Note 4 Tissue Equalization Technology
3-Scape real-time 3D imaging Note 5
B&W SieScape panoramic imaging Note 7
Note 8 Power SieScape panoramic imaging
Note 10 Clarify VE vascular enhancement technology
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Device Name:
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14L5 SP Linear Array Transducer for use with ACUSON S2000 Diagnostic imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows:
| | | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|---|-------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|------------------------------------|
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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.