The VibraPEP™ Mucus Clearing Device is a Positive Expiratory Pressure, PEP device. It was designed to exercise patient's lungs and to improve secretion clearance. The device may be connected via a Valved Tadapter for use with a jet nebulizer for aerosol drug delivery. The VibraPEP™ Mucus Clearing Device is not intended to be used while connected to a jet nebulizer which is delivering nebulized steroidal drugs or antibiotics.
Device Story
VibraPEP is an Oscillatory PEP (OPEP) device; curved pipe-like structure with internal hose. Patient exhales through device; hose pressure increases, buckles at bend, and releases against wall; creates oscillation effect to vibrate airways and thin mucus. Device includes therapy selector to adjust pressure/frequency. New version adds Valved T-adapter for connection to general-purpose jet nebulizers. Used in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, or home settings by patients. During inhalation, patient receives aerosolized medication; during exhalation, one-way valve directs flow through VibraPEP for PEP therapy. Healthcare providers use device to facilitate secretion clearance; output is mechanical oscillation. Benefits include improved airway clearance and potential for simultaneous aerosol drug delivery.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing compared subject device, reference (K153441), and predicate (K983308) across flow rates (10, 20, 40 lpm). Nebulizer performance (MMAD, GSD, total dose, respirable dose) tested with three drugs (Albuterol, Cromoly Sodium, Ipratropium Bromide) using two cleared nebulizers; no statistically significant differences found between standalone and attached configurations. Mechanical testing included aging, cleaning, and drop testing.
Technological Characteristics
OPEP device; curved tube with internal valve hose. Materials: T-adapter and mouthpiece evaluated per ISO 10993-1 (permanent contact, mucosal membrane). Energy source: patient-generated expiratory flow. Connectivity: mechanical T-adapter for nebulizer integration. Sterilization: soap/water or boiling water. No software or electronic components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients prescribed PEP therapy to exercise lungs and improve secretion clearance. Contraindicated for patients unable to tolerate increased work of breathing (acute asthma, COPD), intracranial pressure > 20 mm Hg, hemodynamic instability, recent facial/oral/skull surgery or trauma, acute sinusitis, epistaxis, esophageal surgery, active hemoptysis, nausea, known/suspected tympanic membrane rupture/middle ear pathology, or untreated pneumothorax.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An incentive spirometer is a device that indicates a patient's breathing volume or flow and that provides an incentive to the patient to improve his or her ventilation.
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February 21, 2017
Medica Holdings, LLC % Paul Dryden Consultant Promedic, LLC 24301 Woodsage Dr. Bonita Springs, Florida 34134
Re: K163091
Trade/Device Name: VibraPEPTM Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5690 Regulation Name: Incentive Spirometer Regulatory Class: II Product Code: BWF Dated: January 15, 2017 Received: January 17, 2017
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
### K163091
Device Name
# VibraPEP™
Indications for Use (Describe)
The VibraPEP™ Mucus Clearing Device is a Positive Expiratory Pressure, PEP device. It was designed to exercise patient's lungs and to improve secretion clearance. The device may be connected via a Valved Tadapter for use with a jet nebulizer for aerosol drug delivery. The VibraPEP™ Mucus Clearing Device is not intended to be used while connected to a jet nebulizer which is delivering nebulized steroidal drugs or antibiotics.
Patient - Patients who have been prescribed PEP Therapy
Environment - Hospital, clinics, physician offices, home setting
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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XX Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### 510(k) Summary February 21, 2017
Page 1 of 8
| Date Prepared | February 21, 2017 |
|----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Official Contact: | George Reed<br>Medica Holdings, LLC<br>5200 Meadows Road, Suite 150<br>Lake Oswego, OR 97035<br>Tel - 503-223-5360 |
| Proprietary or Trade Name: | VibraPEP™ |
| Common/Usual Name: | Spirometer, Therapeutic (Incentive) |
| Classification Name: | BWF - 21CFR868.5690, Class II |
| Predicate Device: | Pari / Medica Holdings - RC-Cornet – K983308 |
| Reference Device: | Medica Holdings – VibraPEP™ - K153441 |
### Device Description:
The proposed device is the identical VibraPEP™ cleared under K153441 but with a Valved T-adapter and mouthpiece that allow the user to connect a general purpose jet nebulizer.
The VibraPEP™ is an Oscillatory PEP (OPEP) device that looks like a curved shaped pipe with a plastic mouthpiece at one end. A long hose is attached inside. As the patient blows through the VibraPEP™, the hose pressure increases and buckles at the bending of the tube. When the peak pressure is reached, the hose end opens and is catapulted against the wall releasing its pressure. This process is repeated, providing an oscillation effect with pressure during the exhalation phase. By rotating the therapy selector, pressure and flow can be adjusted to achieve optimal therapy for each patient. The VibraPEP™ facilitates mucus clearing by generating and delivering an oscillation effect that vibrates the airways and lung secretions, causing lung secretions to thin and become expelled.
### Device Description:
The VibraPEP™ is similar to the predicate RC-Cornet device, cleared on K983308. It has been demonstrated to be functionally equivalent and with the same intended use to the predicate.
The primary device is comprised of several components:
- Curved tube
- Cap for end of Tube ●
- Mouthpiece with selector ●
- Valve tube
- Drying tool
- . Valved T-adapter for use to connect a general purpose nebulizer
The VibraPEP can allow the patient to connect a standard jet nebulizer via a "tee" adapter and during inhalation receive an aerosol treatment, but with a one-way valve, upon exhalation the user exhales through the VibraPEP™ device to PEP therapy.
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# 510(k) Summary
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### Principle of Operation
The VibraPEP™ is a curved tube in which a long valve is inserted. As the patient blows through the VibraPEP, the hose pressure increases and buckles at the bending of the tube. When the peak pressure is reached, the hose end opens and is catapulted against the wall releasing its pressure. This process is repeated, providing an oscillation effect during the entire exhalation phase. By rotating the therapy selector, pressure and flow can be adjusted to increase or decrease the pressure and frequency of PEP therapy.
The modification in this submission is the addition of a Valved T-adapter which allows one to connect a general purpose nebulizer and the VibraPEP™ together. Due to the directional valve in the Valved Tadapter, a patient during inhalation would inhale the aerosolized medications from the nebulizer and during exhalation the valve prevent flow back to the nebulizer and the patient then exhaled through the VibraPEP™. It is the same as if the patient used the 2 devices separately.
### Compatibility with aerosolized medications:
Medications which open your airways or help to thin mucus would be good choices to use with your VibraPEPTM Oscillating PEP because they would help remove or thin the mucus in your lungs.
Medications you want to stay in your lungs, like antibiotics and steroids, should be taken after you have completed your VibraPEP™ Oscillating PEP treatment.
### Indications for Use:
The VibraPEP™ Mucus Clearing Device is a Positive Expiratory Pressure, PEP device. It was designed to exercise patient's lungs and to improve secretion clearance. The device may be connected via a Valved T-adapter for use with a jet nebulizer for aerosol drug delivery. The VibraPEPIM Mucus Clearing Device is not intended to be used while connected to a jet nebulizer which is delivering nebulized steroidal drugs or antibiotics.
Patient - Patients who have been prescribed PEP Therapy
Environment - Hospital, clinics, physician offices, home setting
### Contraindications:
Although no absolute contraindications to the use of PEP Therapy have been reported, the following should be carefully evaluated before a decision is made to initiate therapy:
- Inability to tolerate increased work of breathing ●
- Patients unable to tolerate the increased work of breathing (acute asthma. COPD) ●
- Intracranial pressure (ICP) > 20 mm Hg .
- Hemodynamic instability .
- Recent facial, oral, or skull surgery or trauma .
- Acute sinusitis
- . Epistaxis
- . Esophageal surgery
- . Active hemoptysis
- Nausea
- Known or suspected tympanic membrane rupture or other middle . ear pathology
- . Untreated pneumothorax
### Substantial Equivalence
The following tables present the comparison and then we discuss the differences.
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# Table 1 - Comparison Predicate and Reference to Proposed Device
| Features | Predicate<br>RC-Cornet<br>K983308 | Reference<br>VibraPEP™<br>K153441 | Proposed<br>VibraPEP™<br>with Valved T-adapter |
|------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Indications for use | The PARI RC Cornet Mucus Clearing<br>Device is a Positive Expiratory Pressure PEP<br>Device and it was designed to exercise<br>patient's lungs and to improve secretion<br>clearance.<br><br>The device was designed to work with PARI<br>LC Nebulizers. | The VibraPEPT™ Mucus Clearing Device is<br>a Positive Expiratory Pressure, PEP device.<br>It was designed to exercise patient's lungs<br>and to improve secretion clearance. | The VibraPEPTM Mucus Clearing Device<br>is a Positive Expiratory Pressure, PEP<br>device. It was designed to exercise<br>patient's lungs and to improve secretion<br>clearance. The device may be connected<br>via a Valved T-adapter for use with a jet<br>nebulizer for aerosol drug delivery. |
| Environment of Use | Hospital, clinics, physician offices, home<br>setting | Hospital, clinics, physician offices, home<br>setting | Hospital, clinics, physician offices, home<br>setting |
| Patient Population | Children 4 years and older to adults | Patients who have been prescribed PEP<br>Therapy | Patients who have been prescribed PEP<br>Therapy |
| Contraindications | - Intracranial pressure (IPC) > 20 mm Hg<br>- Hemodynamic instability<br>- Recent facial, oral or skull surgery or<br>trauma<br>- Acute sinusitis<br>- Epistaxis<br>- Esophageal surgery<br>- Active hemoptysis<br>- Untreated pneumothorax<br>- Nausea<br>- Known or suspected tympanic membrane<br>rupture or other middle ear pathology | - Intracranial pressure (IPC) > 20 mm Hg<br>- Hemodynamic instability<br>- Recent facial, oral or skull surgery or<br>trauma<br>- Acute sinusitis<br>- Epistaxis<br>- Esophageal surgery<br>- Active hemoptysis<br>- Untreated pneumothorax<br>- Nausea<br>- Known or suspected tympanic membrane<br>rupture or other middle ear pathology<br>- Patients unable to tolerate the increased<br>work of breathing (acute asthma, COPD) | - Intracranial pressure (IPC) > 20 mm Hg<br>- Hemodynamic instability<br>- Recent facial, oral or skull surgery or<br>trauma<br>- Acute sinusitis<br>- Epistaxis<br>- Esophageal surgery<br>- Active hemoptysis<br>- Untreated pneumothorax<br>- Nausea<br>- Known or suspected tympanic membrane<br>rupture or other middle ear pathology<br>- Patients unable to tolerate the increased<br>work of breathing (acute asthma, COPD) |
| Principle of<br>Operation (PEP) | Tube valve that upon patient exhalation<br>will create PEP and oscillation<br><br>Adjustable to create different frequencies | Tube valve that upon patient exhalation will<br>create PEP and oscillation<br><br>Adjustable to create different frequencies | Tube valve that upon patient exhalation<br>will create PEP and oscillation<br><br>Adjustable to create different frequencies |
| Features | Predicate<br>RC-Cornet<br>K983308 | Reference<br>VibraPEPTM<br>K153441 | Proposed<br>VibraPEPTM<br>with Valved T-adapter |
| Use with a nebulizer | Use of a Valved T-adapter to connect the<br>outlet of the nebulizer | No | Use of a Valved T-adapter to connect the<br>outlet of the nebulizer |
| Specified Nebulizer | Pari LC | None | General Purpose small volume nebulizers |
| Duration of Use | Single patient, multi-use | Single patient, multi-use | Single patient, multi-use |
| Cleaning method | Soap / water<br>Boiling water | Soap / water<br>Boiling water | Soap / water<br>Boiling water |
| Accessories | Valved – T-adapter to be inserted between<br>nebulizer and mouthpiece | None | Valved T- adapter to be inserted between<br>nebulizer and mouthpiece |
| | Pari LC nebulizers | | User supplied cleared jet nebulizer |
| Components | Curved tube<br>Mouthpiece / selector<br>Tube Valve<br>Cap<br>Drying device<br>T-adapter | Curved tube<br>Mouthpiece / selector<br>Tube Valve<br>Cap<br>Drying device | Curved tube<br>Mouthpiece / selector<br>Tube Valve<br>Cap<br>Drying device<br>Valved T-adapter |
| Biocompatibility<br>ISO 10993-1 | Surface Contact<br>Mucosal membrane<br>Externally Communicating<br>Tissue<br>Duration of Use – permanent (> 30 days) | Surface Contact<br>Mucosal membrane<br>Duration of Use – permanent (> 30 days) | Surface Contact<br>Mucosal membrane<br>Externally Communicating<br>Tissue<br>Duration of Use – permanent (> 30 days)<br>Cytotoxicity<br>Sensitization<br>Irritation<br>Leachable / Extractable 2 solvents<br>Risk Based Assessment |
| Performance Testing – Non-clinical | | | |
| Shelf-life | Not specified | 1 year | 1 year |
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| Features | Predicate<br>RC-Cornet<br>K983308 | Reference<br>VibraPEPTM<br>K153441 | Proposed<br>VibraPEPTM<br>with Valved T-adapter | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|-----------|---------|---------|----------------|----------------------------------------------------|----------------|
| Performance without the Valved T-adapter Data from K153441 Across Settings 1, 3, and 5 | | | | | | | | | |
| | Flow Rate | | | Flow Rate | | | Flow Rate | | |
| | 10 lpm | 20 lpm | 40 lpm | 10 lpm | 20 lpm | 40 lpm | 10 lpm | 20 lpm | 40 lpm |
| Ave. Pressure<br>(cmH2O)<br>across full range | 11 - 14 | 17 - 21 | 23 - 44 | 10 - 13 | 18 - 21 | 27 - 41 | 10 - 13 | 18 - 21 | 27 - 41 |
| Ave. Pressure<br>Amplitude (cmH2O)<br>across full range | 6 - 19 | 21 - 27 | 46 - 80 | 7 - 17 | 22 - 28 | 51 - 76 | 7 - 17 | 22 - 28 | 51 - 76 |
| Ave. Flow Rate<br>(lpm) across full<br>range | 6 - 16 | 12 - 18 | 15 - 21 | 8 - 16 | 12 - 17 | 19 - 22 | 8 - 16 | 12 - 17 | 19 - 22 |
| Performance with Valves T-adapter Across Settings 1, 3, and 5 | | | | | | | | | |
| Ave. Pressure<br>(cmH2O)<br>across full range | 10<br>13<br>15 | Setting 1 - 22<br>Setting 3 - 19<br>Setting 5 - 19 | 41<br>39<br>30 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9<br>12<br>13 | Setting 1 - 21<br>Setting 3 - 18<br>Setting 5 - 18 | 40<br>38<br>29 |
| Ave. Pressure<br>Amplitude (cmH2O)<br>across full range | 5<br>6<br>18 | Setting 1 - 20<br>Setting 3 - 21<br>Setting 5 - 26 | 60<br>54<br>50 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5<br>6<br>13 | Setting 1 - 19<br>Setting 3 - 19<br>Setting 5 - 24 | 58<br>52<br>46 |
| Frequency (Hz) | 16<br>15<br>9 | Setting 1 - 17<br>Setting 3 - 16<br>Setting 5 - 13 | 20<br>21<br>17 | | | | 15<br>15<br>8 | Setting 1 - 17<br>Setting 3 - 16<br>Setting 5 - 13 | 20<br>21<br>18 |
| Ave. Flow Rate<br>(lpm) across full<br>range | 10<br>10<br>10 | 20 | 40<br>40<br>40 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10<br>10<br>10 | 20 | 40<br>40<br>40 |
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### Table 2 - Comparison of General Purpose Nebulizer as Standalone vs. Attached to VibraPEP™
| Measurement<br>(Mean) | Standalone<br>configuration | With<br>VibraPEP | Standalone<br>Configuration | With<br>VibraPEP | Standalone<br>configuration | With<br>VibraPEP |
|----------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|------------------|-----------------------------|------------------|-----------------------------|------------------|
| Westmed - VixOne (K800562) | | | | | | |
| | Albuterol | | Cromoly Sodium | | Ipratropium Bromide | |
| MMAD (um) | 1.7 | 1.37 | 1.67 | 1.43 | 1.53 | 1.37 |
| GSD | 2.24 | 2.21 | 2.04 | 1.75 | 2.11 | 2.09 |
| Total Dose (ug) | 1256 | 1050 | 6295 | 5212 | 262 | 252 |
| Total Respirable<br>Dose (0.5-5) | 896 | 790 | 4939 | 4106 | 174 | 147 |
| Coarse Particle > 4.7 | 266 | 154 | 881 | 555 | 72 | 83 |
| Fine particle (<4.7) | 990 | 896 | 5413 | 4657 | 190 | 169 |
| Ultra-Fine Particle<br>(<1.0) | 347 | 351 | 1804 | 2460 | 64 | 69 |
| Statistical analysis<br>Significant<br>differences | No | | No | | No | |
| Hudson RCI MicroMist (K930525) | | | | | | |
| | Albuterol | | Cromoly Sodium | | Ipratropium Bromide | |
| MMAD (um) | 1.77 | 1.40 | 1.60 | 1.43 | 1.53 | 1.47 |
| GSD | 2.94 | 2.28 | 2.69 | 2.75 | 2.74 | 2.83 |
| Total Dose (ug) | 863 | 779 | 2803 | 2482 | 127 | 119 |
| Total Respirable<br>Dose (0.5-5) | 497 | 493 | 1696 | 1556 | 62 | 60 |
| Coarse Particle > 4.7 | 277 | 193 | 782 | 564 | 52 | 44 |
| Fine particle (<4.7) | 586 | 586 | 2022 | 1918 | 75 | 75 |
| Ultra-Fine Particle<br>(<1.0) | 231 | 250 | 828 | 878 | 31 | 34 |
| Statistical analysis<br>Significant<br>differences | No | | No | | No | |
### Discussion of Substantial Equivalence
The VibraPEP™ oscillator PEP device is viewed as substantially equivalent to the predicate device because:
Indications for Use – The proposed indications for use are to exercise patient's lungs and to improve secretion clearance. The device may be connected via a Valved T-adapter for simultaneous use with a iet nebulizer for aerosol drug delivery.
Discussion - The indications for use as a PEP device are similar to the predicate K983308 – RC Cornett and the reference K153441 - VibraPEP. For simultaneous use with nebulized aerosol drug delivery. the proposed VibraPEP is similar to the predicate - K983308 - RC-Cornet.
Differences - The proposed VibraPEP has been evaluated using 2 cleared general purpose small volume jet nebulizers for aerosol delivery and the testing has shown that the performance of the nebulizer with or without attachment to the VibraPEP is similar. The predicate does not disclose aerosol performance.
Patient Population - The patient population of those that are prescribed PEP therapy is similar to the reference - K153441 - VibraPEP.
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Discussion - The patient population is unchanged compared to the reference - K153441 - VibraPEP. Differences - There are no differences between the proposed VibraPEP and the reference - K153441 -VibraPEP.
Environment of Use – The proposed environments of use are Hospital, clinics, physician offices, home setting.
Discussion - The environment of use is unchanged compared to the reference - K153441 - VibraPEP. Differences - There are no differences between the proposed VibraPEP and the reference - K153441 -VibraPEP.
Technology - The technology for delivery PEP therapy is unchanged compared to the reference -K153441 - VibraPEP. The ability to connect a nebulizer in-line that allows the user to inhale the aerosolized drug and then exhale through the PEP device is similar to the predicate - K983308 - RC Cornet. Both devices use an in-line T-adapter.
Discussion - The technology for PEP and connecting the nebulizer are similar for both the predicate -K983308 - RC Cornet and reference - K153441 - VibraPEP.
Differences - There are no differences between the proposed VibraPEP and the reference - K153441 -VibraPEP and predicate - K983308 - RC Cornet which raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
Accessories - The ability to use a Tee adapter to connect a nebulizer is the same as the predicate -K983308 - RC Cornet.
Discussion - The use of the similarly designed T-adapter and use with nebulizers has been shown to not alter the performance of the nebulizer to aerosol a delivered drug.
Differences - Testing has demonstrated that any differences between the proposed VibraPEP and the reference – K153441 – VibraPEP and predicate – K983308 – RC Cornet related to use with a nebulizer has not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
### Performance Testing - Non-clinical
Biocompatibility and Materials - The new materials (other components are the same as the predicate) in the gas pathway are only the T-adapter and mouthpiece which have been evaluated per ISO 10993-1. They are characterized as:
- External Communicating (Indirect gas pathway)
- Tissue / Bone / Dentin communicating .
- . Duration of Use - permanent (> 30 days)
And
- Surface Contact
- Mucosal membrane
- Duration of Use permanent (> 30 days) ●
Discussion - We tested the all components of the VibraPEP including the new components. Testing was performed with final, finished product and was found to be non-reactive. We do not supply the nebulizer, but any nebulizer used has been cleared under 510(k) and use with the VibraPEP does not change its intended use.
Differences - Testing has demonstrated that the proposed VibraPEP meets the ISO 10993 requirements and the proposed materials have not raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
### Comparative Performance
- · A series of tests were performed comparing the predicate, reference and subject device
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# Across flow rates of 10, 20, and 40 lpm
- o Average Pressure
- o Average Pressure Amplitude
- Frequency o
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- 0 Average Flow Rate
Discussion – We demonstrated that the addition of the Valved T-adapter and mouthpiece do not alter the performance of the VibraPEP™ with the Valved T-adapter as compared to the predicate – K983308 - RC Cornet.
Nebulizer performance – We tested samples of cleared small volume jet nebulizers with 3 drugs with and without connection to the VibraPEP. The results show that there were no statistically significant differences between the performances in all configurations.
Discussion - We have demonstrated that the addition of the T-adapter and mouthpiece do not alter the performance of the nebulizer and thus can be used simultaneously with the VibraPEP as indicated with the predicate - K983308 - RC Cornet, which can be used with its specified nebulizer in the same manner.
PEP performance - We tested samples of the VibraPEP™ with the T-adapter and compared performed to the VibraPEP without T-adapter as well as we compared the predicate RC Cornet and its T-adapter for PEP performance. The results show that there no differences between performance. Discussion - We have demonstrated that the addition of the T-adapter and mouthpiece do not alter the PEP performance.
Effects of Aging, Cleaning, and Drop testing - We performed testing related to aging and cleaning that included mechanical drop testing of the new components, Valved T-adapter and mouthpiece, and found that they continued to meet their performance specifications.
Differences - Testing has demonstrated when a nebulizer is connected to the proposed VibraPEP the performance of the nebulizer is not significantly changed, thus we can stated that there are no different questions of safety and effectiveness.
## Discussion of Differences and Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
As detailed above, the indications for use, patient population, environment of use, technology or principle of operation, and performance are substantially equivalent to the predicate.
There are no differences between the proposed VibraPEP™ and the predicate - K983308 - RC-Cornet and reference - K153441 - VibraPEP based upon the comparative performance testing which raise different questions of safety and effectiveness.
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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.