SMITH & NEPHEW, INC SCREW AND PLATE SYSTEM INSTRUMENTATION
K123055 · Smith & Nephew, Inc. · HRS · Jan 25, 2013 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K123055
Device Name
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC SCREW AND PLATE SYSTEM INSTRUMENTATION
Applicant
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Product Code
HRS · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Jan 25, 2013
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3030
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
Smith & Nephew Plate and Screw Systems Instruments are accessory devices and are intended to be used to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew Plate and Screw Systems and their cleared Indications for Use.
Device Story
Smith & Nephew Plate and Screw Systems Instruments are surgical accessories used by orthopedic surgeons to assist in the implantation of previously cleared Smith & Nephew bone plates and screw systems. The instruments include templates, reamers, handles, bases, pins, taps, drill guides, and insertion/removal tools. These tools facilitate the precise placement and fixation of metallic bone plates and screws during orthopedic procedures in clinical settings. By providing the necessary mechanical interface for implant delivery, these instruments enable the stabilization of fractures, osteotomies, and arthrodesis, ultimately supporting bone healing and patient recovery.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided.
Technological Characteristics
Metallic surgical instruments including templates, reamers, handles, bases, pins, taps, and drill guides. Designed for manual operation by surgeons to assist in orthopedic implant fixation. Sterilization is performed using standard procedures consistent with predicate devices.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients, including those with osteopenic bone, for fracture fixation, reconstruction, or arthrodesis of pelvic, small, and long bones (tibia, fibula, femur, acetabulum, metacarpals, metatarsals, humerus, ulna, radius, calcaneus, clavicle, patella, ulnar styloid, capitellum, radial head, radial styloid, and carpal bones). Specific indications include intertrochanteric, subtrochanteric, femoral neck, and proximal femur fractures; nonunions; malunions; osteotomies; and bunionectomies.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories are devices intended to be implanted consisting of one or more metallic components and their metallic fasteners. The devices contain a plate, a nail/plate combination, or a blade/plate combination that are made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, stainless steel, and titanium, that are intended to be held in position with fasteners, such as screws and nails, or bolts, nuts, and washers. These devices are used for fixation of fractures of the proximal or distal end of long bones, such as intracapsular, intertrochanteric, intercervical, supracondylar, or condylar fractures of the femur; for fusion of a joint; or for surgical procedures that involve cutting a bone. The devices may be implanted or attached through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
Smith & Nephew VLP Foot Plating, Screw System & Accessories (K090675)
PERI-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating System (K092015)
PERI-LOC Locking Hole Inserts and Cable Accessories (K100325)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K123055 (pg 1/5)
JAN 2 5 2013
### Contact Person and Address
#### Date of Summary: September 27, 2012
Bradlev Heil Regulatory Affairs Specialist Smith & Nephew, Inc. Orthopaedic Division 7135 Goodlett Farms Parkway Memphis, Tennessee 38016 T (901) 399-6339
Name of Device: Plate and Screw Instruments
Common Name: Orthopaedic Surgical Instrumentation
#### Device Classification Name and Reference:
21 CFR 888.3010 - Bone fixation cerclage
21 CFR 888.3030 - Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories
21 CFR 888.3040 - Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener
Device Class: Class II
Panel Code: Orthopaedics/87
#### Predicate Devices:
Pelvic Radius Plate (K936233)
Titanium Classic Compression Hip Screw System (K952697)
Compression Cerclage Gundolf CCF-GF (K973098)
Smith & Nephew Bone Plate System (Bone Plates and Screws & Accessories) (K993106) PLUS Cancellous Bone Screws (K011719)
Smith & Nephew Locking Bone Plate System (Locking Bone Plates and Screws) (K033669) HA Coated Lag Screw (K050849)
PERI-LOC Locking Bone Plates and Locking Bone Screws for the Upper Extremity (K051735)
Smith & Nephew 6.5MM and 8.0MM Cannulated Screws (K060736)
PERI-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating System for the Upper Extremity (K061352)
PERI-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating System (K071563)
PERI-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating System - Proximal Femoral Plates/Screws, Cable Accessories (K072818)
INTERTAN CHS Locking Plate System Proximal Femoral Plates/Screw (K080434) PERI-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating System Volar Distal Radius Locking Plate for the Upper Extremity (K081106)
PERI-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating System Hexalobular Bone Screws (K082516) PERI-LOC Bone Plating and Screw System (K083032)
INTERTAN CHS Limited Collapse Set Screw (K090656)
Smith & Nephew VLP Foot Plating, Screw System & Accessories (K090675)
PERI-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating System (K092015)
PERI-LOC Locking Hole Inserts and Cable Accessories (K100325)
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K123055 (pg 2/5)
#### Device Description
Subject of this Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification are the Smith & Nephew, Inc. Plate and Screw Systems Instruments. The subject devices are accessory devices and are intended to be used to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew Plates and Screws and their cleared Indications for Use. Smith & Nephew Plate and Screw Systems Instruments can be organized into instrument families which are categorized as follows: Templates, Reamers, Handles, Bases, Pins, Taps, Drill Guides, Insertion or Removal, and Other Guides.
#### Intended Use
Smith & Nephew Plate and Screw Systems Instruments are accessory devices and are intended to be used to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew Plate and Screw Systems and their cleared Indications for Use.
#### PERI-LOC Locking Bone Plates, Locking Hole Inserts and Cable Accessories
Smith & Nephew PERI-LOC Locking Bone Plates, Locking Hole Inserts and Cable Accessories Instruments are accessory devices and are intended to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew Periarticular Locked Plating Systems and their cleared indications for use.
The PERI-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating System Proximal Femur Bone Plates, Bone Screws, Locking Hole Inserts and Cable Accessories can be used for adult patients as well as patients with osteopenic bone. The PERI-LOC Proximal Femur Locking Bone Plates, Bone Screws, Locking Hole Inserts and Cable Accessories are indicated for:
- fractures of the trochanteric region including simple intertrochanteric, reverse oblique . trochanteric, transverse trochanteric, complex multi-fragmentary, and fractures with the medial cortex instability
- proximal femur fractures combined with ipsilateral shaft fractures .
- pathological fractures of the proximal femur including metastatic fractures ◆
- proximal femur osteotomies .
- fixation of fractures in osteopenic bone .
- fixation of nonunions and malunions .
- basi/transcervical femoral neck fractures t
- subcapital femoral neck fractures .
- subtrochanteric femur fractures. .
In addition, the PERI-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating System including Locking Hole Inserts and Cable Accessories can be used for adult and pediatric patients, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. PERI-LOC bone plates and screws are indicated for:
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- fixation of pelvic, small and long bone fractures, including those of the tibia, fibula, femur, . pelvis, acetabulum, metacarpals, metatarsals, humerus, ulna, radius, calcaneus, and clavicle.
#### Smith & Nephew VLP FOOT Plating System, Screw System and Accessories
Smith & Nephew VLP FOOT Plating System, Screw System and Accessories Instruments are accessory devices and are intended to be used to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew VLP FOOT Plating System and Screw Systems and their cleared indications for use.
The Smith & Nephew VLP FOOT Plating System can be used in adolescent (12-18 years) and transitional adolescent (18-21 years) subpopulations and adults, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. The VLP Plating System is indicated for:
- the treatment of fracture fixation, reconstruction or arthrodesis of small bones, including . those in the forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot.
The Smith & Nephew Screw Systems, containing 2.5mm, 3.0mm Cannulated and 3.0mm Headless Compression Screws, are indicated for:
- fixation of interarticular and extra-articular fractures and non-unions of small bones and . small bone fragments;
- arthrodesis of small joints; .
- bunionectomies and osteotomies; t
- scraphold and other carpal bones; �
- metacarpals, tarsals, metatarsals, patella, ulnar styloid, capitellum, radial head and radial . styloid.
The Smith & Nephew 2.0mm QFX Screw is indicated for:
- osteotomies of the lesser metatarsals, such as Weil osteotomies, osteotomies, fusions � and fractures of the phalanges, metacarpals and carpals of the hand.
Smith & Nephew Accessories, such as pins and wires, are indicated for:
- pelvic, small and long bone fracture fixation. .
#### Smith & Nephew InterTAN CHS Limited Collapse Set Screw
Smith & Nephew InterTAN CHS Limited Collapse Set Screw Instruments are accessory devices and are intended to be used to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew InterTAN CHS Limited Collapse Set Screw Systems and their cleared indications for use.
InterTAN CHS Limited Collapse Set Screw is indicated for:
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KI23DSS (pg 4/5)
- Intracapsular fractures of the proximal femur (For certain high subcapsular fractures, it . may be more prudent to select a prosthesis in lieu of internal fixation to reduce the risk of nonunion or AVN of the femoral head).
- Intertrochanteric fractures. .
- Stable and unstable fractuers of the proximal femur in which medial cortex stability can . be restored.
- . Hip osteotomy
PER-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating System- V.P Locking Bone Plates and Locking/Non-Locking Bone Screws
Smith & Nephew VLP Locking Bone Plates and Locking/ Non-Locking Bone Screws Instruments are accessory devices and are intended to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew PER-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating Systems and their cleared indications for use.
PER-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating System VLP Plates and Screws can be used for adult and pediatric patients, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. FEN-LOC contoured V.P Plates and Screws are indicated for:
- partial articular fractures (AO/OTA Fracture Classification Type B) of the distal and . proximal tibia and for fracture fixation of the fibula
PER-LOC VLP One Third Tubular Locking Plates are indicated for:
- fixation of fractures, non-unions, and osteotomies of the medial malleolus, fibula, distal ulna, olecranon, calcaneus and metatarsals.
#### Smith & Nephew 6.5mm and 8.0mm Cannulated Screws
Smith & Nephew 6.5mm and 8.0mm Cannulated Screw Instruments are accessory devices and are intended to be used to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew 6.5mm and 8.0mm Cannulated Screw Systems and their cleared indications for use.
Smith & Nephew 6.5mm and 8.0mm Cannulated Screws are indicated for:
- fractures of the tibia, fibula, femoral condyle, pelvis, acetabulum, metacarpals, ● metatarsals, humerus, ulna, middle hand and middle foot bones;
- treatment of the calcaneal .
- hip arthrodesis ●
- provisional bone fixation. .
#### Smith & Nephew Bone Plate System
Smith & Nephew Bone Plate System Instruments are accessory devices and are intended to be used to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew Bone Flate Systems and their cleared indications for use.
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K123055 (pg 5/5)
Smith & Nephew Bone Rates, Bone Screws, and Accessories are indicated for:
- pelvic fracture fixation .
- small bone fracture fixation .
- long bone fracture fixation. .
#### Titanium Classic Compression Hip Screw System
Smith & Nephew Titanium Classic Compression Hip Screw System Instruments are accessory devices and are intended to be used to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew Titanium Classic Compression Hip Screw Systems and their cleared indications for use.
The Titanium Classic Compression Hip Screw System is indicated for:
- Pelvic Radius Plate- general fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum .
- Tibial Plateau Plate- fractures of the proximal tibia with or without diaphyseal involvement .
- One Third Tubular Plate- fractures of the fibula, lateral malleolus, metacarpals, . metatarsals, olecranon, and distal ulna
- Small Auto-Compression Plate-fracture fixation of metatarsals, metacarpals, radius, and . ulna
- . Titanium Cortical Bone Screw- small and long bone fracture fixation
#### Substantial Equivalence Information
The device specific instruments associated with the implant devices with which they are used are considered substantially equivalent to previously cleared device specific instruments in that both subject and predicate instruments:
- . Share the same raw materials;
- Are manufactured though the same processes; .
- Utilize the same sterilization procedures; and .
- Have similar nature of body contact .
The Smith & Nephew Plate and Screw Systems Instruments are similar in design and function to competing plate and screw surgical instrumentation on the market.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Letter dated: January 25, 2013
Smith & Nephew, Incorporated % Mr. Bradlev Heil Regulatory Affairs Specialist 7135 Goodlett Farms Parkway Cordova, Tennessee 38016
#### Re: K123055
Trade/Device Name: PERI-LOC Locking Bone Plates, Locking Hole Inserts and Cable Accessories Smith & Nephew VLP FOOT Plating System, Screw System and Accessories Smith & Nephew InterTAN CHS Limited Collapse Set Screw
PERI-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating System - VLP Locking Bone Plates and Locking/Non-Locking Bone Screws
Smith & Nephew 6.5mm and 8.0mm Cannulated Screws Smith & Nephew Bone Plate System
Titanium Classic Compression Hip Screw System
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3030
Regulation Name: Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories - ·
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: HRS, HTY, HWC, JDO
Dated: September 27, 2012
Received: November 2, 2012
Dear Mr. Heil:
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.
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#### Page 2 - Mr. Bradley Heil
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Sincerely vours.
## Mark N. Melkerson
Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Orthopedic Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# 510(k) Number (if known): K 123055 (ps) 7)
Device Name: PERI-LOC Locking Bone Plates, Locking Hole Inserts and Cable Accessories Indications for Use:
Smith & Nephew PERI-LOC Locking Bone Plates, Locking Hole Inserts and Cable Accessories Instruments are accessory devices and are intended to be used to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew Periarticular Locked Plating Systems and their cleared indications for use.
The PERI-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating System Proximal Femur Bone Plates, Bone Screws, Locking Hole Inserts and Cable Accessories can be used for adult patients as well as patients with osteopenic bone. The PERI-LOC Proximal Femur Locking Bone Plates, Bone Screws, Locking Hole Inserts and Cable Accessories are indicated for:
- fractures of the trochanteric region including simple intertrochanteric, reverse oblique .
- trochanteric, transverse trochanteric, complex multi-fragmentary, and fractures with the medial cortex instability
- proximal femur fractures combined with ipsilateral shaft fractures .
- pathological fractures of the proximal femur including metastatic fractures .
- proximal femur osteotomies .
- fixation of fractures in osteopenic bone .
- fixation of nonunions and malunions .
- basi/transcervical femoral neck fractures .
- subcapital femoral neck fractures .
- subtrochanteric femur fractures. .
In addition, the PERI-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating System including Locking Hole Inserts and Cable Accessories can be used for adult and pediatric patients, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. PERI-LOC bone plates and screws are indicated for:
- fixation of pelvic, small and long bone fractures, including those of the tibia, fibula, femur, . pelvis, acetabulum, metacarpals, metatarsals, humerus, ulna, radius, calcaneus, and clavicle:
| Prescription Use<br>(Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | X |
|-------------------------------------------------|--------|
| | AND/OR |
| Over-The-Counter Use<br>(21 CFR 807 Subpart C) | |
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#### 510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Smith & Nephew VLP FOOT Plating System, Screw System and Accessories Indications for Use:
Smith & Nephew VLP FOOT Plating System, Screw System and Accessories Instruments are accessory devices and are intended to be used to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew VLP FOOT Plating System and Screw Systems and their cleared indications for use.
The Smith & Nephew VLP FOOT Plating System can be used in adolescent (12-18 years) and transitional adolescent (18-21 years) subpopulations and adults, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. The VLP Plating System is indicated for:
- the treatment of fracture fixation, reconstruction or arthrodesis of small bones, including . those in the forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot.
The Smith & Nephew Screw Systems, containing 2.5mm, 3.0mm Cannulated and 3.0mm Headless Compression Screws, are indicated for:
- fixation of interarticular and extra-articular fractures and non-unions of small bones and . small bone frağments;
- arthrodesis of small joints; .
- bunionectomies and osteotomies; .
- scraphold and other carpal bones; .
- metacarpals, tarsals, metatarsals, patella, ulnar styloid, capitellum, radial head and radial . styloid.
The Smith & Nephew 2.0mm QFX Screw is indicated for:
- osteotomies of the lesser metatarsals, such as Weil osteotomies, osteotomies, fusions . and fractures of the phalanges, metacarpals and carpals of the hand.
Smith & Nephew Accessories, such as pins and wires, are indicated for:
- pelvic, small and long bone fracture fixation.
| Prescription Use | X |
|-----------------------------|---|
| (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | |
| AND/OR | |
| Over-The-Counter Use | |
| (21 CFR 807 Subpart C) | |
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510(k) Number (if known): K123055
Device Name: Smith & Nephew InterTAN CHS Limited Collapse Set Screw Indications for Use:
Smith & Nephew InterTAN CHS Limited Collapse Set Screw Instruments are accessory devices and are intended to be used to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew InterTAN CHS Limited Collapse Set Screw Systems and their cleared indications for use.
InterTAN CHS Limited Collapse Set Screw is indicated for:
- Intracapsular fractures of the proximal femur (For certain high subcapsular fractures, it . may be more prudent to select a prosthesis in lieu of internal fixation to reduce the risk of nonunion or AVN of the femoral head).
- Intertrochanteric fractures. .
- Stable and unstable fractuers of the proximal femur in which medial cortex stability can be restored.
- Hip osteotomy
Prescription Use × (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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AND/OR
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510(k) Number (if known): K123055( pg 417
Device Name: PERI-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating System- VLP Locking Bone Plates and Locking/Non-Locking Bone Screws Indications for Use:
Smith & Nephew VLP Locking Bone Plates and Locking/Non-Locking Bone Screws Instruments are accessory devices and are intended to be used to assist in the implantation of incirations of the new PERI-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating Systems and their cleared indications for use.
PERI-LOC Periarticular Locked Plating System VLP Plates and Screws can be used for adult and pediatric patients, as well as patients with osteopenic bone. PERI-LOC contoured VLP Plates and Screws are indicated for:
- partial articular fractures (AO/OTA Fracture Classification Type B) of the distal and . proximal tibia and for fracture fixation of the fibula
PERI-LOC VLP One-Third Tubular Locking Plates are indicated for:
- fixation of fractures, non-unions, and osteotomies of the medial malleolus, fibula, distal . ulna, olecranon, calcaneus and metatarsals.
Prescription Use × (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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510(k) Number (if known): K123055(pg5/7)
Device Name: Smith & Nephew 6.5mm and 8.0mm Cannulated Screws Indications for Use:
Smith & Nephew 6.5mm and 8.0mm Cannulated Screw Instruments are accessory devices and are intended to be used to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew 6.5mm and 8.0mm Cannulated Screw Systems and their cleared indications for use.
Smith & Nephew 6.5mm and 8.0mm Cannulated Screws are indicated for:
- fractures of the tibia, fibula, femoral condyle, pelvis, acetabulum, metacarpals, . metatarsals, humerus, ulna, middle hand and middle foot bones;
- treatment of the calcaneal .
- hip arthrodesis .
- provisional bone fixation. ●
| Prescription Use | AND/OR | Over-The-Counter Use | |
|-----------------------------|--------|------------------------|--|
| (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | | (21 CFR 807 Subpart C) | |
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510(k) Number (if known): K123055(pg
Device Name: Smith & Nephew Bone Plate System Indications for Use:
Smith & Nephew Bone Plate System Instruments are accessory devices and are intended to be Smith & Reprior Bone Plate of Smith & Nephew Bone Plate Systems and their cleared indications for use.
Smith & Nephew Bone Plates, Bone Screws, and Accessories are indicated for:
- pelvic fracture fixation .
- small bone fracture fixation
- long bone fracture fixation.
× Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use
(21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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AND/OR
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510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name: Titanium Classic Compression Hip Screw System Indications for Use:
Smith & Nephew Titanium Classic Compression Hip Screw System Instruments are accessory Smith & Nophen intended to be used to assist in the implantation of Smith & Nephew Titanium Classic Compression Hip Screw Systems and their cleared indications for use.
The Titanium Classic Compression Hip Screw System is indicated for:
- Pelvic Radius Plate- general fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum .
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- Tibial Plateau Plate- fractures of the proximal tibia with or without diaphyseal involvement .
- One Third Tubular Plate- fractures of the fibula, lateral malleolus, metacarpals, .
- metatarsals, olecranon, and distal ulna ー・
- Small Auto-Compression Plate- fracture fixation of metatarsals, metacarpals, radius, and . ulna
- Titanium Cortical Bone Screw- small and long bone fracture fixation
AND/OR Over-The-Counter Use Prescription Use X . (21 CFR 807 Subpart C) (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
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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.