K191249 · GE Healthcare Finland Oy · MHX · Jan 24, 2020 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K191249
Device Name
CARESCAPE B450
Applicant
GE Healthcare Finland Oy
Product Code
MHX · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Jan 24, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1025
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The CARESCAPE B450 is a multi-parameter patient monitor intended for use in multiple areas and intra hospital transport within a professional healthcare facility. The CARESCAPE B450 is intended for use on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients and on one patient at a time. The CARESCAPE B450 is indicated for monitoring of: · hemodynamic (including ECG, ST segment, arrhythmia detection, ECG diagnostic and measurement, invasive pressure, non-invasive blood pressure, pulse oximetry, cardiac output (thermodilution and pulse contour), temperature, mixed venous oxygen saturation, and central venous oxygen saturation), · respiratory (impedance respiration, airway gases (CO2, O2, N2O, and anesthetic agents), spirometry, gas exchange), and · neurophysiological status (including electroencephalography, Entropy, Bispectral Index (BIS), and neuromuscular transmission). The CARESCAPE B450 can be a stand-alone monitor or interfaced to other devices. It can also be connected to other monitors for remote viewing and to data management software devices via a network. The CARESCAPE B450 is able to detect and generate alarms for ECG arrhythmias: atrial fibrillation, accelerated ventricular rhythm, asystole, bigeminy, bradycardia, ventricular couplet, missing beat, multifocal premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), pause, R on T, supra ventricular tachycardia, trigeminy, ventricular bradycardia, ventricular fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, and VT>2. The CARESCAPE B450 also shows alarms from other ECG sources. The CARESCAPE B450 also provides other alarms, trends, snapshots and calculations, and can be connected to displays, printers and recording devices. The CARESCAPE B450 is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner, or by personnel trained in proper use of the equipment in a professional healthcare facility.
Device Story
Multi-parameter patient monitor for professional healthcare facilities; supports adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Inputs: ECG, invasive/non-invasive pressure, pulse oximetry, cardiac output, temperature, gas exchange, EEG, Entropy, BIS, neuromuscular transmission. Operation: processes physiological signals via internal CPU; displays waveforms/numerics on 12-inch touch screen; generates alarms for arrhythmias and parameter thresholds. Connectivity: network-enabled for remote viewing/data management; supports USB accessories (e.g., Remote Alarm Device). Clinicians use output for real-time patient assessment and decision-making. Benefits: continuous monitoring, early detection of physiological changes, and alarm management to reduce fatigue.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data required. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including hardware (EMC, electrical safety, environmental, battery) and software verification/validation. Usability testing (formative and summative) performed to validate user interface and alarm management.
Technological Characteristics
12-inch TFT LCD monitor; Freescale ARM Cortex-A9 CPU; rechargeable Li-ion batteries. Connectivity: LAN/VLAN, WLAN (802.11abgn, 802.11r fast roaming, WPA2-Enterprise). Sterilization: N/A. Software: CARESCAPE Software V3. Standards: IEC 60601-1-8 (alarms), IEC 62133 (batteries), UL 2054, UL 60950-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for monitoring adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients in professional healthcare facilities and during intra-hospital transport. Monitors hemodynamic, respiratory, and neurophysiological status. Contraindicated for use in controlled MR environments.
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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January 24, 2020
GE Healthcare Finland Oy Joel Kent Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager Kuortaneenkatu 2 00510 Helsinki Finland
Re: K191249
Trade/Device Name: CARESCAPE B450 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1025 Regulation Name: Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm (Including ST-Segment Measurement and Alarm) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MHX, BZK, BZQ, CAP, CBQ, CBR, CBS, CCK, CCL, DPS, DPZ, DQA, DQK, DRT, DSI, DSJ, DSK, DXG, DXN, FLL, GWJ, GWQ, KOI, KRB, MLD, NHO, NHP, NHQ, OLT, OLW, OMC, ORT Dated: December 20, 2019 Received: December 23, 2019
Dear Joel Kent:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Sincerely.
Jennifer Shih Assistant Director (Acting) Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Diagnostics and Monitoring Devices Office of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K191249
Device Name CARESCAPE B450
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The CARESCAPE B450 is a multi-parameter patient monitor intended for use in multiple areas and intra hospital transport within a professional healthcare facility.
The CARESCAPE B450 is intended for use on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients and on one patient at a time. The CARESCAPE B450 is indicated for monitoring of:
· hemodynamic (including ECG, ST segment, arrhythmia detection, ECG diagnostic and measurement, invasive pressure, non-invasive blood pressure, pulse oximetry, cardiac output (thermodilution and pulse contour), temperature, mixed venous oxygen saturation, and central venous oxygen saturation),
· respiratory (impedance respiration, airway gases (CO2, O2, N2O, and anesthetic agents), spirometry, gas exchange), and
· neurophysiological status (including electroencephalography, Entropy, Bispectral Index (BIS), and neuromuscular transmission).
The CARESCAPE B450 can be a stand-alone monitor or interfaced to other devices. It can also be connected to other monitors for remote viewing and to data management software devices via a network.
The CARESCAPE B450 is able to detect and generate alarms for ECG arrhythmias: atrial fibrillation, accelerated ventricular rhythm, asystole, bigeminy, bradycardia, ventricular couplet, missing beat, multifocal premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), pause, R on T, supra ventricular tachycardia, trigeminy, ventricular bradycardia, ventricular fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, and VT>2. The CARESCAPE B450 also shows alarms from other ECG sources.
The CARESCAPE B450 also provides other alarms, trends, snapshots and calculations, and can be connected to displays, printers and recording devices.
The CARESCAPE B450 is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner, or by personnel trained in proper use of the equipment in a professional healthcare facility.
Contraindications for using the monitor
The CARESCAPE B450 is not intended for use in a controlled MR environment.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### 510(k) Summary
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided:
### Owner/Contact/Date (807.92(a)(1):
| Date: | January 21, 2019 |
|------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Owner/Submitter: | GE Healthcare Finland Oy.<br>Kuortaneenkatu 2<br>00510 Helsinki<br>FINLAND<br>Phone: +358 10 39411 |
| Primary Contact Person: | Joel Kent<br>Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>GE Healthcare<br>Phone: 617-851-0943<br><br>E-mail: joel.kent@ge.com |
| Secondary Contact Person: | Anssi Ruokonen<br>Regulatory Affairs Leader<br>GE Healthcare Finland Oy<br>Kuortaneenkatu 2<br>00510 Helsinki<br>Finland<br><br>Phone: + 358 10 394 3686<br><br>E-mail: Anssi.ruokonen@ge.com |
| Device names (807.92(a)(2)): | |
Trade Name: CARESCAPE B450 Common/Usual Name: Multiparameter patient monitor (monitor, physiological, patient (with arrhythmia detection or alarms)
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Classification Names: 21 CFR 870.1025 Arrhythmia detector and alarm (including STsegment measurement and alarm) 21 CFR 868.1850 spirometer, monitoring (w/wo alarm) 21 CFR 868.1730 computer, oxygen-uptake 21 CFR 868.2375 monitor, breathing frequency 21 CFR 868.2600 monitor, airway pressure (includes gauge and/or alarm) 21 CFR 868.1500 analyzer, gas, enflurane, gaseous-phase (anesthetic conc.) 21 CFR 868.1500 analyzer, gas, desflurane, gaseous-phase (anesthetic conc.) 21 CFR 868.1500 analyzer, gas, sevoflurane, gaseous-phase (anesthetic conc.) 21 CFR 868.1500 analyzer, gas, isoflurane, gaseous-phase (anesthetic conc.) 21 CFR 868.1700 analyzer, gas, nitrous-oxide, gaseous phase (anesthetic conc.) 21 CFR 868.1620 analyzer, gas, halothane, gaseous-phase (anesthetic conc.) 21 CFR 868.1400 analyzer, gas, carbon-dioxide, gaseous-phase 21 CFR 868.1720 analyzer, gas, oxygen, gaseous-phase 21 CFR 870.2340 electrocardiograph 21 CFR 870.2710 oximeter, ear 21 CFR 870.2700 oximeter 21 CFR 870.1425 computer, diagnostic, programmable 21 CFR 870.2300 monitor, cardiac (incl. cardiotachometer & rate alarm) 21 CFR 870.1025 detector and alarm, arrhythmia 21 CFR 870.1100 alarm, blood-pressure 21 CFR 870.1110 computer, blood-pressure 21 CFR 870.1435 computer, diagnostic, pre-programmed, single-function 21 CFR 870.1130 system, measurement, blood-pressure, noninvasive 21 CFR 870.2910 thermometer, electronic, clinical 21 CFR 882.1900 stimulator, auditory, evoked response 21 CFR 882.1400 full-montage standard electroencephalograph 21 CFR 868.2775 stimulator, nerve, peripheral, electric 21 CFR 870.1915 probe, thermodilution 21 CFR 870.1025 monitor, st segment with alarm 21 CFR 882.1400 non-normalizing quantitative electroencephalograph software 21 CFR 882.1400 index-generating electroencephalograph software 21 CFR 882.1400 reduced- montage standard electroencephalograph
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21 CFR 882.1400 burst suppression detection software for electroencephalograph
### Product Code: MHX
- Subsequent Product Codes: BZK, BZL, BZQ, CAP, CBQ, CBR, CBS, CCK, CCL, DPS, DPZ, DQA, DQK, DRT, DSI, DSJ, DSK, DXG, DXN, FLL, GWJ, GWQ, KOI, KRB, MLD, NHO, NHP, NHQ, OLT, OLW, OMC, ORT
- Predicate Device(s) Primary predicate: (807.92(a)(3): K132533 CARESCAPE Monitor B450 Additional predicates: K131414 CARESCAPE Monitor B850 K131223 CARESCAPE Monitor B650
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## Device Description (807.92(a)(4)):
CARESCAPE B450 V3 is a new version of a portable multiparameter patient monitoring system. The CARESCAPE B450 V3 includes the monitor itself with built-in CPU, power unit, a 12 inch touch display, the CARESCAPE Software version 3 and one or two batteries. CARESCAPE B450 V3 is equipped with so called ePort interface that supports use of PDM or CARESCAPE ONE patient data acquisition modules for patient monitoring. CARESCAPE B450 V3 is also equipped with one module slot where patient data acquisition modules (E-Modules), can be connected to perform patient monitoring. The CARESCAPE B450 V3 includes features and subsystems that are optional or configurable.
### Intended Use: (807.92(a)(5):
Indications (from labeling)
The CARESCAPE B450 is a multi-parameter patient monitor intended for use in multiple areas and intra hospital transport within a professional healthcare facility.
The CARESCAPE B450 is intended for use on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients and on one patient at a time.
The CARESCAPE B450 is indicated for monitoring of:
· hemodynamic (including ECG, ST segment, arrhythmia detection, ECG diagnostic analysis and measurement, invasive pressure, non-invasive blood pressure, pulse oximetry, cardiac output (thermodilution and pulse contour), temperature, mixed venous oxygen saturation, and central venous oxygen saturation),
· respiratory (impedance respiration, airway gases (CO2, O2, N2O, and anesthetic agents), spirometry, gas exchange), and
· neurophysiological status (including electroencephalography, Entropy, Bispectral Index (BIS), and neuromuscular transmission).
The CARESCAPE B450 can be a stand-alone monitor or interfaced to other devices. It can also be connected to other monitors for remote viewing and to data management software devices via a network.
The CARESCAPE B450 is able to detect and generate alarms for ECG arrhythmias: atrial fibrillation, accelerated ventricular rhythm, asystole, bigeminy, bradycardia, ventricular couplet, irregular, missing beat, multifocal premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), pause, R on T, supra ventricular tachycardia, tachycardia, trigeminy, ventricular bradycardia, ventricular fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia, ventricular
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tachycardia, and VT>2. The CARESCAPE B450 also shows alarms from other ECG sources.
The CARESCAPE B450 also provides other alarms, trends, snapshots and events, and calculations, and can be connected to displays, printers and recording devices.
The CARESCAPE B450 is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner, or by personnel trained in proper use of the equipment in a professional healthcare facility.
#### Contraindications for using the monitor
The CARESCAPE B450 is not intended for use in a controlled MR environment.
The CARESCAPE B450 with CARESCAPE Software version 3 Technology (807.92(a)(6)): incorporates updated hardware and a new software platform.
> The fundamental function and operation of the proposed CARESCAPE B450 V3 monitor is unchanged compared to CARESCAPE Monitor B450 with ESP V2 software (K132533). All monitored parameters are identical compared to the predicate except now we have added support for gas exchange parameters in the CARESCAPE B450 V3 indications for use. In 2015 the single-width gas module that includes gas exchange parameters received clearance in CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules, EsCO, E-sCOV, E-sCOVX, E-sCAiO, E-sCAiOV, E-sCAiOVX (K150245). As a result, when using the E-sCOVX or EsCAiOVX modules with gas exchange option and the CARESCAPE B450 V3 we can enable monitoring of O2 consumption (VO2), CO2 production (VCO2), energy expenditure (EE) and respiratory quotient (RQ). These gas exchange parameters are not new to our product line as they are present already in both the predicate CARESCAPE Monitor B850 (K131414) and CARESCAPE Monitor B650 (K131223).
A summary of the main changes compared to the predicate are listed below in the comparison table.
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| Specification | CARESCAPE Monitor<br>B450 with ESP V2<br>software (K132533) | CARESCAPE B450 with<br>CSP software version V3 | Differences |
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| Patient type | Adult, pediatric & neonatal | Adult, pediatric & neonatal | Identical |
| Use environments | Within a professional<br>healthcare facility (Not<br>intended for MRI) | Within a professional<br>healthcare facility (Not<br>intended for MRI) | Identical |
| Size (H x W x D)<br>& Weight | 290 x 310 x 160 mm (11.4 x<br>12.1 x 6.2 in) and 4.7 kg (10.4<br>lbs) with batteries but without<br>modules | 290 x 310 x 160 mm (11.4 x<br>12.1 x 6.2 in) and weight 4.7<br>kg (10.4 lbs) with batteries<br>but without modules | Identical |
| Processor | Intel Atom Z510 1,1GHz | Freescale ARM Cortex-A9 | Equivalent<br>The CARESCAPE Bx50 V3<br>monitors have an updated<br>common CPU platform. |
| Module Housing | One optional E-module slots<br>and optional recorder. One<br>slide mount for acquisition module | One optional E-module slots<br>and optional recorder. One<br>slide mount for acquisition<br>module | Identical |
| Display/screen | 12" Active matrix color TFT<br>LCD | 12" Active matrix color TFT<br>LCD | Identical |
| Waveforms and<br>parameter<br>windows | Standard view: Up to 6<br>individual waveforms and up to<br>16 parameter windows, if<br>horizontal parameter area<br>turned on | Standard view: Up to 6<br>individual waveforms and up<br>to 16 parameter windows, if<br>horizontal parameter area<br>turned on | Identical |
| Modules | E-PSM; E-PSMP, E-miniC, E-P, E-PP, E-PT, E-COP, E-<br>COPSv, E-EEG, E-Entropy, E-<br>NMT, E-BIS, E-NSAT, E-<br>NSATX, E-Masimo, E-sCO, E-<br>sCAIO, E-sCOV, E-sCAIOV,<br>E-PiCCO, PDM | E-BIS, E-COP, E-COPSv, E-PiCCO, E-EEGX, E-Entropy,<br>E-Masimo, E-miniC, E-<br>NMT, E-NSATX, E-PP, E-<br>PT, E-sCAIO, E-sCAIOE, E-<br>sCAIOV, E-sCAIOVX, E-<br>sCAIOVE, E-sCO, E-sCOV,<br>E-sCOVX, PDM,<br>CARESCAPE ONE | Equivalent<br>Removed support for several<br>legacy E/M multiparameter<br>hemodynamic acquisition modules<br>as many newer acquisition<br>modules are included, covering the<br>same parameters. Added support<br>for CARESCAPE ONE and E-<br>EEGX acquisition modules.<br>Added support for E-sCAIOVX<br>and E-sCOVX modules<br>(K150245). |
| Specification | CARESCAPE Monitor<br>B450 with ESP V2<br>software (K132533) | CARESCAPE B450 with Differences<br>CSP software version V3 | |
| Available<br>parameters | ECG, ST segment, arrhythmia detection, ECG diagnostic analysis and measurement, invasive pressure, non-invasive blood pressure, pulse oximetry, cardiac output (thermodilution and pulse contour), temperature, mixed venous oxygen saturation, and central venous oxygen saturation, impedance respiration, airway gases (CO2, O2, N2O, and anesthetic agents), spirometry, electroencephalography, Entropy, Bispectral Index (BIS), neuromuscular transmission. | ECG, ST segment, arrhythmia detection, ECG diagnostic analysis and measurement, invasive pressure, non-invasive blood pressure, pulse oximetry, cardiac output (thermodilution and pulse contour), temperature, mixed venous oxygen saturation, and central venous oxygen saturation, impedance respiration, airway gases (CO2, O2, N2O, and anesthetic agents), spirometry, gas exchange, electroencephalography, Entropy, Bispectral Index (BIS), neuromuscular transmission. | Added support for gas exchange parameters in the CARESCAPE B450 V3 indications for use. These gas exchange parameters are not new to our product line as they are present already in both the predicate CARESCAPE Monitor B850 (K131414) and CARESCAPE Monitor B650 (K131223). The reason for not including these in the predicate CARESCAPE Monitor B450 (K132533) was simply a limitation because at the time (2013) the older gas modules that allowed gas-exchange were double-width size and these size modules only fit in the predicate B650 and B850 monitors but not in the predicate B450 which only has a single-width E-module slot. In 2015 the single-width gas module that includes gas exchange parameters received clearance in CARESCAPE Respiratory Modules, E-sCO, E-sCOV, E-sCOVX, E-sCAIO, E-SCAIOV, E-SCAIOVX (K150245). As a result when using the E-sCOVX or E-sCAIOVX modules with gas exchange option and the CARESCAPE B450 V3 we can enable monitoring of O2 consumption (VO2), CO2 production (VCO2), energy expenditure (EE) and respiratory quotient (RQ). The gas exchange parameters and calculations are identical to the predicate CARESCAPE Monitor B850 (K131414) and CARESCAPE Monitor B650 (K131223) monitors. |
| Specification | CARESCAPE Monitor<br>B450 with ESP V2<br>software (K132533) | CARESCAPE B450 with Differences<br>CSP software version V3 | |
| EK-Pro<br>arrhythmia<br>detection<br>algorithm | EK-Pro V13 | EK-Pro V14 | Equivalent<br>CARESCAPE B450 V3 uses<br>an EK-ProV14 arrhythmia<br>analysis algorithm compared to<br>the EK-Pro V13 used in the<br>predicate monitors |
| Graphical user<br>interface | GE Healthcare Common<br>User Interface (CUI)<br>Requirements and Style<br>Versio 6 | GE Healthcare HDX | A new color scheme for the<br>display and slight visual<br>adjustments have been<br>incorporated, in line with a GE<br>Healthcare wide user interface<br>design guideline. The overall<br>user interface layout, structure,<br>operations, and workflow<br>remains the same as the<br>predicate. |
| Printing | Built-in or central and<br>networked laser printer<br>Printings for waveforms,<br>alarms waveforms, numeric<br>trends | Built-in or central and<br>networked laser printer<br>Printings for waveforms,<br>alarms waveforms,<br>numeric trends | Identical |
| Mounting options | Multiple GCX mounting<br>systems, Roll Stand, Quick<br>Mount, Bed Rail Hooks | Multiple GCX mounting<br>systems, Roll Stand,<br>Quick Mount, Bed Rail<br>Hooks | Identical |
| Alarms | Alarm management core<br>functionalities:<br>Classification and notification<br>of alarms<br>Adjustment of alarm settings<br>Alarm On/Off functionality and Possibility to set critical<br>audio silencing | Alarm management core<br>functionalities:<br>Classification and<br>notification of alarms<br>Adjustment of alarm settings<br>alarm limits<br>Alarm On/Off functionality<br>and audio silencing | Equivalent<br>The predicate already included the<br>options to configure some alarm<br>settings. In V3, more flexibility<br>was added for the user to adjust<br>alarm priorities and alarm criteria<br>for additional parameter alarms,<br>including additional alarm delay<br>options, critical alarm options,<br>alarm acknowledgement and<br>latched alarm indicators, and a<br>pause monitoring & central<br>function.<br>In general, options for<br>tailored/specific alarm<br>management schemes have been<br>added supporting clinicians in<br>their goals of reducing alarm<br>fatigue while maintaining safety.<br>Default setting are according to<br>IEC 60601-1-8. |
| Specification | CARESCAPE Monitor | CARESCAPE B450 with Differences | |
| | B450 with ESP V2 | CSP software version V3 | |
| | software (K132533) | | |
| Remote Alarm | Alarm Interface of ESP V2 SW Alarm Interface to the | | Equivalent |
| Device | was not utilized | Remote Alarm Device, | The predicate device did not |
| | | CARESCAPE RAD | support the connector type of the |
| | | | Remote Alarm Box with Remote |
| | | | Light (RAB RL). Therefore, the |
| | | | Alarm Interface of ESP V2 could |
| | | | not be utilized. The CARESCAPE |
| | | | RAD is the new USB accessory…
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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.