BeneVision N12/N15/N17/N19/N22 patient monitors are intended for monitoring, displaying, reviewing, storing, and transferring of multiple physiological parameters including ECG (3-lead, 5-lead, 6-lead or 12-lead selectable, Arrhythmia Detection, ST Segment Analysis, QT Analysis, and Heart Rate (HR)), Respiration Rate (Resp), Temperature (Temp), Pulse Oxygen Saturation (SpO2), Pulse Rate (PR), Non-invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP), Invasive Blood Pressure(IBP), Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure (PAWP), Cardiac Output (C.O.), Continuous Cardiac Output (CCO), Mixed/Central Venous Oxygen Saturation (SvO2/ScvO2), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Oxygen (O2), Anesthetic Gas (AG), Impedance Cardiograph (ICG), Respiration Mechanics (RM), Neuromuscular Transmission Monitoring (NMT), Electroencephalograph (EEG), and Regional Oxygen Saturation (rSO2). The system also provides an interpretation of resting 12-lead ECG. All the parameters can be monitored on single adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients except for the following: The arrhythmia detection, RM, CCO, SvO2/ScvO2, PAWP, and NMT monitoring are intended for adult and pediatric patients only; C.O. monitoring is intended for adult patients only; ICG monitoring is intended for only adult patients who meet the following requirements: height: 122 to 229cm, weight: 30 to 155kg. rSO2 monitoring is intended for use in individuals greater than 2.5kg. The monitors are to be used in healthcare facilities by clinical professionals or under their guidance. They should only be used by persons who have received adequate training in their use. The BeneVision N12/N15/N17/N19/N22 monitors are not intended for helicopter transport, hospital ambulance, or home use. BeneVision N1 Patient Monitor is intended for monitoring, displaying, storing, alarming, and transferring of multiple physiological parameters including ECG (3-lead, 5-lead, 6-lead or 12-lead selectable, Arrhythmia Detection, ST Segment Analysis, QT Analysis, and Heart Rate (HR)), Respiration (Resp), Temperature (Temp), Pulse Oxygen Saturation (SpO2), Pulse Rate (PR), Non-invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP), Invasive Blood Pressure (IBP) , Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure (PAWP), Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Oxygen (O2). The system also provides an interpretation of resting 12-lead ECG. All the parameters can be monitored on single adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients except for the following: The arrhythmia detection and PAWP is intended for adult and pediatric patients only. The BeneVision N1 monitor is to be used in healthcare facilities. It can also be used during patient transport inside and outside of the hospital environment. It should be used by clinical professionals or under their guidance. It should only be used by persons who have received adequate training in its use. It is not intended for home use.
Device Story
Multiparameter patient monitors (N12, N15, N17, N19, N22, N1) for healthcare facilities; input signals include ECG, SpO2, NIBP, IBP, CO2, EEG, NMT, rSO2, and others. Devices process physiological data to provide real-time monitoring, waveform display, alarm generation, and data storage. Features include arrhythmia detection, ST-segment analysis, and clinical assistive applications (EWS, GCS, SepsisSight, CPR Dashboard). Operated by trained clinical professionals. Output displayed on integrated touchscreens; supports external displays and central monitoring system connectivity. Assists clinicians in patient assessment and decision-making; provides continuous surveillance of vital signs to detect deterioration.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Functional and system-level testing validated performance against specifications and consensus standards (IEC 60601 series, ISO 80601 series). Clinical data provided specifically for Mindray and Nellcor SpO2 modules to demonstrate compliance with consensus standards.
Technological Characteristics
Multiparameter monitors with integrated touchscreens (12.1"-22"). Connectivity via 2.4GHz/5GHz wireless or wired network. Power: AC or Li-ion battery. Data storage: SSD or eMMC. Modules: MPM 2.0/3.0, IBP, CO2 (Sidestream/Microstream/Mainstream), AG, NMT, EEG, rSO2. Software: Rule-based arrhythmia/ST-segment analysis algorithms. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-8, IEC 62366-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for monitoring physiological parameters (ECG, Resp, Temp, SpO2, PR, NIBP, IBP, PAWP, C.O., CCO, SvO2/ScvO2, CO2, O2, AG, ICG, RM, NMT, EEG, rSO2) in adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in healthcare facilities. Specific parameter limitations apply based on patient age/size (e.g., C.O. for adults only; rSO2 for >2.5kg). N1 model supports transport.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
The arrhythmia detector and alarm device monitors an electrocardiogram and is designed to produce a visible or audible signal or alarm when atrial or ventricular arrhythmia, such as premature contraction or ventricular fibrillation, occurs.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm” will serve as the special control. See § 870.1 for the availability of this guidance document.
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In accordance with 21 CFR 807.87(h) and (21 CFR 807.92) the 510(k) Summary for the Mindray BeneVision N Series Monitors is provided below.
#### SUBMITTER 1.
| Applicant: | SHENZHEN MINDRAY BIO-MEDICAL<br>ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.<br>Mindray Building, Keji 12th Road South<br>High-tech Industrial Park, Nanshan<br>Shenzhen 518057, P.R. China<br>Tel: +86 755 81888998<br>Fax: +86 755 26582680 |
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| Contact: | Contact Person: Yanhong Bai<br>Title: Manager Regulatory Affairs<br>Phone: +86 755 81885635<br>Fax: +86 755 26582680<br>E-mail: baiyanhong@mindray.com |
| Date Prepared: | November 12, 2018 |
| 2.<br>DEVICE | |
| Device Trade Name: | BeneVision N Series Patient Monitors (Including<br>BeneVision N12, BeneVision N15, BeneVision N17,<br>BeneVision N19, BeneVision N22, BeneVision N1) |
| Device Common Name: | Patient Monitor |
| Classification Name: | 21 CFR 870.1025, Class II, Arrhythmia detector and<br>alarm (including ST-segment measurement and alarm) |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Primary Product Code: | MHX - Monitor, Physiological, Patient (with<br>arrhythmia detection or alarms) |
| Table 1: | Secondary Product Codes |
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| Regulation<br>Number/Class | Product<br>Code | Regulation description | Device Common Name |
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| 870.1025, II | DSI | Arrhythmia detector and alarm<br>(including ST-segment measurement<br>and alarm) | Detector and alarm, arrhythmia |
| Regulation<br>Number/Class | Product<br>Code | Regulation description | Device Common Name |
| 870.1025, II | MLD | Arrhythmia detector and alarm<br>(including ST-segment measurement<br>and alarm) | Monitor, st segment with alarm |
| 870.2300, II | DRT | Cardiac Monitor (including<br>cardiotachometer and rate<br>alarm) | Monitor, cardiac (incl.<br>cardiotachometer & rate alarm) |
| 870.1130, II | DXN | Noninvasive blood pressure<br>measurement system | System, measurement, blood-pressure,<br>non-invasive |
| 870.1110, II | DSK | Blood pressure computer | Computer, blood-pressure |
| 880.2770, II | DSB | Impedance plethysmograph. | Plethysmograph, impedance |
| 880.2700, II | MUD | Oximeter | Oximeter, tissue saturation |
| 870.2340, II | MLC | Electrocardiograph | Monitor, st segment |
| 870.2370, II | KRC | Electrocardiograph surface electrode<br>tester. | Tester, electrode, surface,<br>electrocardiographic |
| 880.2910, II | FLL | Clinical electronic thermometer | Thermometer, electronic, clinical |
| 870.2700, II | DQA | Oximeter | Oximeter |
| 870.2300, II | MSX | Cardiac monitor (including<br>cardiotachometer and rate alarm). | System, network and communication,<br>physiological monitors |
| 870.2910, II | DRG | Radiofrequency physiological signal<br>transmitter and receiver. | Transmitters and receivers,<br>physiological signal, radiofrequency |
| 868.1400, II | CCK | Carbon dioxide gas analyzer | Analyzer, gas,<br>carbon-dioxide, gaseous-phase |
| 870.1435, II | DXG | Single-function, preprogrammed<br>diagnostic computer | Computer, diagnostic, pre-<br>programmed, single-function |
| 870.1100, II | DSJ | Blood pressure alarm | Alarm, blood-pressure |
| 870.2850, II | DRS | Transducer, blood-pressure,<br>extravascular | Extravascular blood pressure<br>transducer. |
| 868.1500, II | CBQ | Enflurane gas analyzer. | Analyzer, gas, enflurane, gaseous-<br>phase (anesthetic concentration) |
| 868.1500, II | NHO | Enflurane gas analyzer. | Analyzer, gas, desflurane, gaseous-<br>phase (anesthetic concentration) |
| 868.1500, II | NHP | Enflurane gas analyzer. | Analyzer, gas, sevoflurane, gaseous-<br>phase (anesthetic concentration) |
| 868.1500, II | NHQ | Enflurane gas analyzer. | Analyzer, gas, isoflurane, gaseous-<br>phase (anesthetic concentration) |
| 868.1620, II | CBS | Halothane gas analyzer. | Analyzer, gas, halothane, gaseous-<br>phase (anesthetic conc.) |
| 868.1700, II | CBR | Nitrous oxide gas analyzer. | Analyzer, gas, nitrous-oxide, gaseous<br>phase (anesthetic conc.) |
| 868.1720, II | CCI | Oxygen gas analyzer | Analyzer, gas, oxygen, gaseous-phase |
| Regulation<br>Number/Class | Product<br>Code | Regulation description | Device Common Name |
| 868.2775, II | KOI | Electrical peripheral nerve stimulator. | Stimulator, nerve, peripheral, electric |
| 882.1400, II | OLW | Electroencephalograph. | Index-generating<br>electroencephalograph software |
| 882.1400, II | OLT | Electroencephalograph | Non-normalizing quantitative<br>electroencephalograph software |
| 882.1400, II | OMC | Electroencephalograph. | Reduced- montage standard<br>electroencephalograph |
| 882.1400, II | ORT | Electroencephalograph | Burst suppression detection software<br>for electroencephalograph |
| 882.1320, II | GXY | Cutaneous electrode. | Electrode, cutaneous |
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#### PREDICATE DEVICES 3.
- Primary Predicate: K152902 Passport Series Patient Monitors ●
- . Secondary Predicate: K161531 - Philips IntelliVue Patient Monitor MX800: provided as a secondary predicate for the EEG module that has been added to the subject BeneVision N Series Patient.
- . Secondary Predicate: K170876 - Passport Series Patient Monitors: provided as a secondary predicate for the NMT module that has been added to the subject BeneVision N Series Patient Monitors
#### REFERENCE DEVICES 4.
- K171292 A7 Anesthesia System: provided as reference devices for the AG module that ● has been added to the subject BeneVision N Series Patient Monitors
- K131414 - CARESCAPE Monitor B850: provided as a reference device for expanding the indications for ST Segment analysis to include pediatric and neonatal patients and for the EEG module that has been added to the subject BeneVision N Series Patient Monitors.
- K130238 - Nihon Kohden AE-918P Neuro Unit: provided as a reference device for the EEG module that has been added to the subject BeneVision N Series Patient Monitors.
- K053269 - Masimo SET® Rad 8 Pulse Oximeter: provided as a reference device for the Masimo SpO2 module in MPM (Multi Parameter Module) 3.0 that has been added to the subject BeneVision N Series Patient Monitors.
- . K170712 - Accutorr7/VS-900 Vital Signs Monitors: provided as reference devices for the Sidestream CO2 2.0 module that has been added to the subject Bene Vision N Series Patient Monitors and for the Clinical Assistive Applications.
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- K161531 - Philips IntelliVue Patient Monitor MX800 and MP2: provided as a reference device for the patient transport function, Alarm Volume Escalation and intelligent arrhythmia alarm that has been added to the subject BeneVision N Series Patient Monitors
- K082327 - INVOS 5100C Cerebral/Somatic Oximeter System: provided as a reference device for the rSO2 module that has been added to the subject BeneVision N Series Patient Monitors
- K162607 - BeneVision Central Monitoring System: provided as a reference device for the 6-Lead ECG that has been added to the subject Bene Vision N Series Patient Monitors
#### 5. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The subject BeneVision N Series Patient Monitors includes six monitors:
- BeneVision N12 Patient Monitor
- BeneVision N15 Patient Monitor
- BeneVision N17 Patient Monitor ●
- BeneVision N19 Patient Monitor ●
- BeneVision N22 Patient Monitor ●
- BeneVision N1 Patient Monitor
The BeneVision N Series Patient Monitors are Mindray's new generation monitoring product family with ergonomic and flexible design in platform of both software and hardware to meet the clinical needs of monitoring.
#### INTENDED USE/INDICATIONS FOR USE 6.
### BeneVision N12/N15/N17/N19/N22 Patient Monitors:
The BeneVision N12/N15/N17/N19/N22 patient monitors are intended for monitoring, displaying, reviewing, storing, and transferring of multiple physiological parameters including ECG (3-lead, 5-lead, 6-lead or 12-lead selectable, Arrhythmia Detection, ST Segment Analysis, QT Analysis, and Heart Rate (HR)), Respiration Rate (Resp), Temperature (Temp), Pulse Oxygen Saturation (SpO2), Pulse Rate (PR), Non-invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP), Invasive Blood Pressure(IBP), Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure (PAWP), Cardiac Output (C.O.), Continuous Cardiac Output (CCO), Mixed/Central Venous Oxygen Saturation (SvO2/ScvO2), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Oxygen (O2), Anesthetic Gas (AG), Impedance Cardiograph (ICG), Respiration Mechanics (RM), Neuromuscular Transmission Monitoring (NMT), Electroencephalograph (EEG), and Regional Oxygen Saturation (rSO2). The system also provides an interpretation of resting 12-lead ECG.
All the parameters can be monitored on single adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients except for the following:
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- The arrhythmia detection, RM, CCO, SvO2/ScvO2, PAWP, and NMT monitoring are intended for adult and pediatric patients only;
- C.O. monitoring is intended for adult patients only; ●
- ICG monitoring is intended for only adult patients who meet the following requirements: ● height: 122 to 229cm, weight: 30 to 155kg.
- rSO2 monitoring is intended for use in individuals greater than 2.5kg.
The monitors are to be used in healthcare facilities by clinical professionals or under their guidance. They should only be used by persons who have received adequate training in their use. The BeneVision N12/N15/N17/N19/N22 monitors are not intended for helicopter transport, hospital ambulance, or home use.
### BeneVision N1 Patient Monitor:
The BeneVision N1 Patient Monitor is intended for monitoring, displaying, storing, alarming, and transferring of multiple physiological parameters including ECG (3-lead, 5-lead, 6-lead or 12-lead selectable, Arrhythmia Detection, ST Segment Analysis, QT Analysis, and Heart Rate (HR)), Respiration (Resp), Temperature (Temp), Pulse Oxygen Saturation (SpO2), Pulse Rate (PR), Non-invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP), Invasive Blood Pressure (IBP) , Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure (PAWP), Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Oxygen (O2). The system also provides an interpretation of resting 12-lead ECG.
All the parameters can be monitored on single adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients except for the following:
- The arrhythmia detection and PAWP is intended for adult and pediatric patients only
The BeneVision N1 monitor is to be used in healthcare facilities. It can also be used during patient transport inside and outside of the hospital environment. It should be used by clinical professionals or under their guidance. It should only be used by persons who have received adequate training in its use. It is not intended for home use.
#### 7. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE
### Comparison of Indications
Both the predicate devices and the subject devices are multiparameter patient monitors intended to be used under the direction of clinical professionals.
The indications for use statement of the subject devices have been modified to include ST Segment analysis used on pediatric and neonatal patients. It also includes the following new parameters: 6-lead ECG. NMT. EEG and rSO2 and the new patient transport function. Although these features are not present in the primary predicate devices, they are present in other cleared devices and do not constitute a new intended use:
- ST Segment analysis used on pediatric and neonatal patients is present in the cleared ● CARESCAPE Monitor B850 (cleared in K131414).
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- NMT is present in the Mindray Passport Series Monitors (Passport 12m and Passport 17m) (cleared in K170876).
- EEG is present in the Philips IntelliVue Patient Monitor MX800 (cleared in K161531) and the CARESCAPE Monitor B850 (cleared in K131414) and the Nihon Kohden AE-918P Neuro Unit (cleared in K130238)
- Patient transport is present in the Philips Intelli Vue Patient Monitor MP2 (cleared in K161531)
- . rSO2 is present in the INVOS 5100C Cerebral/Somatic Oximeter System (cleared in K082327).
- . 6-lead ECG functionality is present in the BeneVision Central Monitoring System (cleared in K162607)
In conclusion, the minor differences of the indications for use do not change the fundamental intended use of the BeneVision N series monitors as multiparameter monitors.
### Technological Comparison
The table below compares the key technological feature of the subject devices to the predicate device (the Mindray Passport Series Patient Monitors K152902). The features in grey are the features that are different from the predicate device and that are the subject of this 510(k).
| Feature | Predicate Devices (K152902) | | Subject BeneVision Devices | | | | | |
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| | Passport 17m | Passport 12m | N22 | N19 | N17 | N15 | N12 | |
| Integrated<br>display and<br>touchscreen | 17" 1280*1024<br>pixels. | 12" 800*600<br>pixels. | 22"<br>1680*1050<br>pixels. | 19"<br>1680*1050<br>pixels. | 18.5"<br>1920*1080 pixels. | 15.6"<br>1920*1080<br>pixels. | 12.1"<br>1280*800<br>Pixels. | |
| Secondary<br>display | Independent<br>control and<br>display. | Mirrored<br>display. | Independent control and display. | Independent control and display. | Independent control and display. | Mirrored display. | Mirrored display. | |
| iView | iView is an<br>isolated PC<br>platform that<br>allows the user<br>to run 3rd party<br>applications<br>using a limited<br>set of functions. | Not<br>supported. | iView is an isolated PC platform that<br>allows the user to run 3rd party<br>applications using a limited set of<br>functions. | iView is an isolated PC platform that<br>allows the user to run 3rd party<br>applications using a limited set of<br>functions. | iView is an isolated PC platform that<br>allows the user to run 3rd party<br>applications using a limited set of<br>functions. | Not supported. | Not supported. | |
| Wireless | 2.4GHz<br>module. | 2.4GHz/5GHz<br>dual band<br>module. | 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band module. | 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band module. | 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band module. | 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band module. | 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band module. | |
| | Predicate Devices (K152902) | | Subject BeneVision Devices | | | | | |
| Feature | Passport 17m | Passport 12m | N22 | N19 | N17 | N15 | N12 | |
| Module rack | Independent of the patient monitor, provides 8 standard module slots to extend the measurement capabilities of the system. | | Must be connected to the main unit to provide at least 8 standard module slots. | | Independent of the patient monitor, provides 8 standard module slots to extend the measurement capabilities of the system. | | Not supported | |
| Module<br>communication interface | Infrared communication interface. | | Infrared communication interface.<br>Pogo pin communication interface. | | Infrared communication interface. | | | |
| Power supply | Battery or AC power. | Battery or AC power. | Battery or AC power.<br>Battery is only intended as a back-up power supply. | Battery or AC power. | Battery or AC power. | | | |
| Battery | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 11.1 VDC, 4500 mAh. | | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 11.3 VDC, 5600 mAh | | Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 11.1 VDC, 4500 mAh. | | | |
| Data storage | Compact Flash. | | Solid State Hard Drive (SSD). | | Embedded Multi Media Card (eMMC). | | | |
| Data Recorder | Only supports internal thermal recorder. | | Only supports external thermal recorder. | | Supports internal and external thermal recorders. But they cannot be used at same time. | | | |
| Device<br>integration | Use Benelink Module to integrate 3rd party devices. Allow parameter values and alarms from 3rd party devices to be displayed, stored and printed. | | Use Benelink Module to integrate 3rd party devices.<br>Allow parameter values, waveforms and alarms from 3rd party devices to be displayed, stored and printed. | | Use Benelink Module to integrate 3rd party devices.<br>Allow parameter values, waveforms and alarms from 3rd party devices to be displayed, stored and printed. | | | |
| Speaker | Give alarm tones (45 to 85 dB), key tones, QRS tones; support PITCH TONE and multi-level tone modulation. | | Same | | Same…
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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.