The MedCAD® AccuPlan® System is intended for use as a software system and image segmentation system for the transfer of imaging information from a medical scanner such as a CT based system. The input data file is processed by the MedCAD® AccuPlan® System and the result is an output data file that may then be provided as digital models or used as input to a rapid prototyping portion of the system that produces physical outputs including anatomical models, surgical guides, and dental splints for use in maxillofacial surgery. The surgical guides and dental splints are intended to be used for the maxillofacial bone in maxillofacial surgery. The MedCAD® AccuPlan® System is also intended as a pre-operative software tool for simulating / evaluating surgical treatment options.
Device Story
System processes 3D medical scan data (CT, CBCT) or physical model scans to create patient-specific anatomical models, dental splints, and surgical guides for maxillofacial surgery. Operated by trained MedCAD employees using COTS software; physician provides input/feedback on digital models during planning. Outputs support surgical simulation and execution. Addition of titanium cutting/drilling guides allows for bone cutting/drilling; polymer guides used for marking/positioning. Physician reviews all outputs prior to finalization. Benefits include improved surgical planning and patient-specific anatomical accuracy.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Wear debris testing on titanium surgical guides showed debris levels below literature-reported safety thresholds. Fit and form validation confirmed manufactured devices aligned with 3D models and fit representative anatomical defects.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Biocompatible polymers and Ti-6Al-4V ELI Titanium Alloy (ASTM F136). Additive manufacturing. Steam sterilization (ISO 17665) to SAL 1x10^-6. Software-based image segmentation and planning tool. Connectivity: Input from medical scanners (CT/CBCT) and physical model scans.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing maxillofacial surgery requiring anatomical models, surgical guides, or dental splints for pre-operative planning and surgical execution.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A bone cutting instrument and accessories is a metal device intended for use in reconstructive oral surgery to drill or cut into the upper or lower jaw and may be used to prepare bone to insert a wire, pin, or screw. The device includes the manual bone drill and wire driver, powered bone drill, rotary bone cutting handpiece, and AC-powered bone saw.
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March 7, 2023
MedCAD % Linda Braddon CEO Secure BioMed Evaluations 7828 Hickory Flat Highway Suite 120 Woodstock, Georgia 30188
Re: K223024
Trade/Device Name: MedCAD® AccuPlan® System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.4120 Regulation Name: Bone cutting instrument and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DZJ, LLZ Dated: February 6, 2023 Received: February 7, 2023
Dear Linda Braddon:
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,
## Bobak Shirmohammadi -S
For Michael E. Adjodha, M.ChE. Assistant Director DHT1B: Division of Dental and ENT Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K223024
Device Name MedCAD® AccuPlan® System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The MedCAD® AccuPlan® System is intended for use as a software system and image segmentation system for the transfer of imaging information from a medical scanner such as a CT based system. The input data file is processed by the MedCAD® AccuPlan® System and the result is an output data file that may then be provided as digital models or used as input to a rapid prototyping portion of the system that produces physical outputs including anatomical models, surgical guides, and dental splints for use in maxillofacial surgery. The surgical guides and dental splints are intended to be used for the maxillofacial bone in maxillofacial surgery. The MedCAD® AccuPlan® System is also intended as a pre-operative software tool for simulating / evaluating surgical treatment options.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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#### K223024 510(k) Summary MedCAD® AccuPlan® System
#### March 7, 2023
#### Sponsor
MedCAD 501 S 2nd Ave, Suite A-1000 Dallas, TX 75226 (214) 453-8864 x305
#### Contacts
Secure BioMed Evaluations Linda Braddon, Ph.D. Justin Gracyalny, MSE 7828 Hickory Flat Highway Suite 120 Woodstock, GA 30188 770-837-2681 Regulatory(@SecureBME.com
#### Name of Device and Classification Name
Device Name: MedCAD® AccuPlan® System Regulation Name: Bone Cutting Instruments and Accessories Regulation Number: 872.4120 Product Code: Primary - DZJ; Secondary - LLZ Classification Panel: Dental
#### Predicate Device(s)
MedCAD® AccuPlan® System (K192282)
#### Reference Device(s)
KLS Martin Individual Patient Solutions (IPS) Planning System (K181241) MedCAD® AccuShape® Titanium Patient-Specific Cranial Plate (K220357)
#### Indication for Use:
The MedCAD® AccuPlan® System is intended for use as a software system and image segmentation system for the transfer of imaging information from a medical scanner such as a CT based system. The input data file is processed by the MedCAD® AccuPlan® System and the result is an output data file that may then be provided as digital models or used as input to a rapid prototyping portion of the system that produces physical outputs including anatomical models, surgical guides, and dental splints for use in maxillofacial surgery. The surgical guides and dental splints are intended to be used for the maxillofacial bone in maxillofacial surgery. The MedCAD® AccuPlan® System is also intended as a pre-operative software tool for simulating /evaluating surgical treatment options.
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#### Device Description
The MedCAD® AccuPlan® System is a collection of software and associated additive manufacturing equipment intended to provide a variety of outputs to support orthognathic or reconstructive surgery. The system uses electronic medical images of the patient's anatomy or stone castings made from the patient anatomy with input from the physician, to manipulate original patient images for planning and executing surgery. The patient specific outputs from the system includes anatomical models, dental splints, surgical guides, and patient-specific case reports.
Following the MedCAD® Quality System and specific Work Instructions, trained employees utilize Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software to manipulate 3-D medical scan images which can include Computed Tomography (CT), Cone Beam CT (CBCT), and/or 3-D scan images from patient physical models (stone models of the patient's teeth) to create patient-specific physical and digital outputs. The process requires clinical input and review from the physician during planning and prior to delivery of the final outputs. While the process and dataflow vary somewhat based on the requirements of a given patient and physician, the following description outlines the functions of key sub-components of the system, and how they interact to produce the defined system outputs. It should be noted that the system is operated only by trained MedCAD employees, and the physician does not directly input information. The physician provides input for model manipulation and interactive feedback through viewing of digital models of system outputs that are modified by the engineer during the planning session.
The MedCAD® AccuPlan® System is made up of 4 individual pieces of software for the design and various manufacturing equipment integrated to provide a range of anatomical models (physical and digital), dental splints, surgical guides, and patient-specific planning reports for reconstructive surgery in the maxillofacial region.
The MedCAD® AccuPlan® System requires an input 3-D image file from medical imaging systems (i.e. - CT) and/or implant file. This input is then used, with support from the prescribing physician to provide the following potential outputs to support reconstructive surgery. Each system output is designed with physician input and reviewed by the physician prior to finalization. All outputs are used only with direct physician involvement to reduce the criticality of the outputs.
System outputs include:
- Anatomical Models ●
- Surgical Guides
- Dental Splints ●
- Patient-Specific Case Reports .
The purpose of this submission was to add titanium cutting / drilling guides to the family of available patient specific outputs. Cutting and drilling instruments can only be used with titanium cutting / drilling guides. Polymer guides are to be used for marking and positioning of anatomy only.
#### Sterilization Validation
Sterlization validation was conducted in accordance with international standard ISO 17665 and FDA guidance document "Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling." to a sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 1x10". All test method acceptance criteria were met.
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#### Biocompatibility Validation
Biocompatibility validation was conducted in accordance with international standard ISO 10993-1 and FDA guidance document Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process". The results of the testing adequately address biocompatibility for the output devices and their intended use.
#### Performance Testing
Performance testing for the MedCAD® AccuPlan® System is summarized in the table below:
| Test | Test Method Summary | Results |
|----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Wear Debris<br>Testing | Cutting / drilling instruments were used on a<br>worst-case titanium surgical guide. The quantity<br>of wear debris generation was characterized. | PASS<br>The wear debris<br>generated by the subject<br>device is less than that<br>reported in the literature<br>to be safe. |
| Fit and Form<br>Validation | Subject devices from historical cases were<br>manufactured. The manufactured devices were<br>optically scanned to verify alignment with the<br>3D model. Evaluation of fit was also validated<br>by fitting the guide over the corresponding<br>defect in a representative anatomical model. | PASS<br>All samples met the<br>predetermined<br>acceptance criteria. |
#### Substantial Equivalence
MedCAD® AccuPlan® System is substantially equivalent to the identified predicate based on indications for use, principles of operation, technological characteristics, inputs, and outputs. Minor differences in the surgical planning and manufacturing processes are verified and validated in the performance data in accordance with the intended use.
The input is images from medical scanners, dental models, and/or implants files. Physical outputs include dental splints and surgical guides. Biocompatible materials are used in the subject devices.
All devices are intended to aid in maxillofacial surgeries. These systems are intended to be utilized by trained employees with the approval by the physician.
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# Med CAD
| | COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISITICS | |
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| | MedCAD® AccuPlan® System | MedCAD® AccuPlan® System |
| 510(k) Number | K223024 | K192282 |
| Indications for Use | The MedCAD® AccuPlan® System is<br>intended for use as a software system<br>and image segmentation system for the<br>transfer of imaging information from a<br>medical scanner such as a CT based<br>system. The input data file is processed<br>by the MedCAD® AccuPlan® System<br>and the result is an output data file that<br>may then be provided as digital models<br>or used as input to a rapid prototyping<br>portion of the system that produces<br>physical outputs including anatomical<br>models, surgical guides, and dental<br>splints for use in maxillofacial surgery.<br>The surgical guides and dental splints<br>are intended to be used for the<br>maxillofacial bone in maxillofacial<br>surgery. The MedCAD® AccuPlan®<br>System is also intended as a pre-<br>operative software tool for simulating /<br>evaluating surgical treatment options. | The MedCAD® AccuPlan® System is<br>intended for use as a software system<br>and image segmentation system for the<br>transfer of imaging information from a<br>medical scanner such as a CT based<br>system. The input data file is processed<br>by the MedCAD® AccuPlan® System<br>and the result is an output data file that<br>may then be provided as digital models<br>or used as input to a rapid prototyping<br>portion of the system that produces<br>physical outputs including anatomical<br>models, surgical guides, and dental<br>splints for use in maxillofacial surgery.<br>The surgical guides and dental splints<br>are intended to be used for the<br>maxillofacial bone in maxillofacial<br>surgery. The MedCAD® AccuPlan®<br>System is also intended as a pre-<br>operative software tool for simulating /<br>evaluating surgical treatment options. |
| Preoperative software | Yes | Yes |
| Additive manufacturing<br>of splints, guides, and<br>models | Yes | Yes |
| Data inputs | Images from medical scanners | Images from medical scanners |
| Data outputs | Output for dental splints, surgical<br>guides, and anatomical models | Output for dental splints, surgical<br>guides, and anatomical models |
| Physical outputs | Dental splints, surgical guides,<br>anatomical models, and patient-specific<br>case reports | Dental splints, surgical guides,<br>anatomical models, and patient-specific<br>case reports |
| Materials | Biocompatible polymers and Ti-6Al-4V<br>ELI Titanium Alloy per ASTM F136 | Biocompatible polymers |
| Sterilization | Provided non-sterile and is steam<br>sterilized by the end-user | Provided non-sterile and is steam<br>sterilized by the end-user |
| Manufacturing Method | Additive Manufacturing | Additive Manufacturing |
| Patient Contact | Surgical Guides: Implant - Tissue /<br>Bone; Limited (< 24 hours) | Surgical Guides: Implant - Tissue /<br>Bone; Limited (< 24 hours) |
| | Splint - Intermediate: Surface<br>Contacting - Mucosal Membrane;<br>Limited (< 24 hours) | Splint - Intermediate: Surface<br>Contacting - Mucosal Membrane;<br>Limited (< 24 hours) |
| | Splint — Final: Externally<br>Communicating - Tissue / Bone /<br>Dentin: Limited (< 24 hours) | Splint — Final: Externally<br>Communicating - Tissue / Bone /<br>Dentin: Limited (< 24 hours) |
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#### Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Device
MedCAD® AccuPlan® system is substantially equivalent to and it is safe and effective as its predicate device (MedCAD® AccuPlan® system - K192282).
#### Similarities to Predicate
The subject device is identical to that cleared in K192282 with the exception that the subject device also includes titanium cutting and drilling surgical guides. The anatomical models, splints, and positioning surgical guides are identical to those cleared in K192282.
The MedCAD® AccuPlan® System has the same intended use and similar technological characteristics as the identified predicate device. The system employs similar fundamental technologies as the identified predicates including software image transfer, manipulation, and surgical planning. The principals of operation and technological characteristics are either identical or substantially equivalent to the predicate. The system has similar technological characteristics including:
- System inputs: Images from medical scanners (ex: CT), dental models, and/or implant files (.STL)
- System outputs: Physical and/ or Digital outputs such as patient-specific anatomical models, ● marking and positioning guides, and splints
- Materials: Biocompatible polymers and Ti-6A1-4V ELI Titanium Alloy per ASTM F136 ●
- Sterility assurance level of 1x10-6 ●
The intended use of the subject device and the predicate both provide tools and accessories (software for image manipulation, anatomical models, splints, and guides) for use in reconstructive surgery, Additionally, both the subject and the predicate device are intended to be used by trained personnel with active support from the surgeon.
#### Differences to Predicate
The subject device is identical to that cleared in K192282 with the exception that the subject device also includes titanium cutting and drilling surgical guides. The inclusion of these components within the subject device system is similar to those cleared in the reference device (K181241). Safety and performance testing demonstrate that the addition of these components does not raise new questions for substantial equivalence.
#### Conclusion
The MedCAD® AccuPlan® System is substantially equivalent to its predicate device.
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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.
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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.