K241882 · Edan Instruments, Inc. · HGM · Aug 27, 2025 · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Device Facts
Record ID
K241882
Device Name
Fetal & Maternal Monitor (F15A, F15A Air)
Applicant
Edan Instruments, Inc.
Product Code
HGM · Obstetrics/Gynecology
Decision Date
Aug 27, 2025
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 884.2740
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Fetal & Maternal Monitor (Model: F15A, F15A Air) is intended for providing Non-Stress testing or fetal monitoring for pregnant women from the 28th week of gestation. It is intended to be used only by trained and qualified personnel in antepartum examination rooms, labor and delivery rooms. Fetal & Maternal Monitor (Model: F15A, F15A Air) is intended for real time monitoring of fetal and maternal physiological parameters, including non-invasive monitoring and invasive monitoring: Non-invasive physiological parameters: • Maternal heart rates (MHR) • Maternal ECG (MECG) • Maternal temperature (TEMP) • Maternal oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rates (PR) • Fetal heart rates (FHR) • Fetal movements (FM) • FTS-3 Note: SpO2 and PR are not available in F15A Air. Invasive physiological parameters: • Uterine activity • Direct ECG (DECG)
Device Story
F15A/F15A Air monitors fetal and maternal physiological parameters in real-time. Inputs include ultrasound signals (FHR), ECG leads (MECG, DECG), temperature probes, SpO2 sensors, and uterine activity sensors. Device processes signals via pulse Doppler with autocorrelation for FHR; displays, stores, and prints data; and transmits to central monitoring systems. Used by clinicians in antepartum/labor/delivery rooms. Output provides real-time vital signs and alarm notifications to assist clinical decision-making during pregnancy and labor. Benefits include continuous monitoring of fetal well-being and maternal status.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance validated through functional and system-level testing, electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), and specific parameter standards (e.g., IEC 60601-2-37 for ultrasound, ISO 80601-2-61 for oximetry). Software verification/validation and cybersecurity testing performed per FDA guidance.
Technological Characteristics
Multi-parameter monitor; AC/battery powered (Li-ion). Sensing: Pulse Doppler (1 MHz) for FHR, ECG electrodes, thermistor, SpO2 sensor, pressure transducer for IUP. Connectivity: Central monitoring system integration. Electrical safety: CF/CF-defibrillation-proof/BF-defibrillation-proof classifications. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-37, ISO 80601-2-61, ISO 80601-2-56.
Indications for Use
Indicated for pregnant women from 28th week of gestation requiring non-stress testing or fetal/maternal physiological monitoring. Used by trained personnel in antepartum, labor, and delivery settings.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A perinatal monitoring system is a device used to show graphically the relationship between maternal labor and the fetal heart rate by means of combining and coordinating uterine contraction and fetal heart monitors with appropriate displays of the well-being of the fetus during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. This generic type of device may include any of the devices subject to §§ 884.2600, 884.2640, 884.2660, 884.2675, 884.2700, and 884.2720. This generic type of device may include the following accessories: Central monitoring system and remote repeaters, signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, and component parts.
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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
August 27, 2025
Edan Instruments, Inc.
Yue Tracy
Official Correspondent
15 Jinhui Road, Jinsha Community, Kengzi Sub-district,
Pingshan District
Shenzhen, 518122
China
Re: K241882
Trade/Device Name: Fetal & Maternal Monitor (F15A, F15A Air)
Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 884.2740
Regulation Name: Perinatal Monitoring System and Accessories
Regulatory Class: II
Product Code: HGM
Dated: June 28, 2024
Received: February 25, 2025
Dear Yue Tracy:
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 (the 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 available 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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993
www.fda.gov
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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reporting-combination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
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For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
Monica D. Garcia -S
Monica D. Garcia, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
DHT3B: Division of Reproductive,
Gynecology and Urology Devices
OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn,
General Hospital and Urology Devices
Office of Product Evaluation and Quality
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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FORM FDA 3881 (6/20)
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| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Indications for Use | Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2023 See PRA Statement below. |
| --- | --- |
| 510(k) Number (if known) K241882 | |
| Device Name Fetal & Maternal Monitor (F15A, F15A Air) | |
| Indications for Use (Describe) Fetal & Maternal Monitor (Model: F15A, F15A Air) is intended for providing Non-Stress testing or fetal monitoring for pregnant women from the 28th week of gestation. It is intended to be used only by trained and qualified personnel in antepartum examination rooms, labor and delivery rooms. Fetal & Maternal Monitor (Model: F15A, F15A Air) is intended for real time monitoring of fetal and maternal physiological parameters, including non-invasive monitoring and invasive monitoring: Non-invasive physiological parameters: • Maternal heart rates (MHR) • Maternal ECG (MECG) • Maternal temperature (TEMP) • Maternal oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rates (PR) • Fetal heart rates (FHR) • Fetal movements (FM) • FTS-3 Note: SpO2 and PR are not available in F15A Air. Invasive physiological parameters: • Uterine activity • Direct ECG (DECG) | |
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) ☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | |
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Traditional 510(k) of F15A Series Fetal & Maternal Monitor
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# 510(k) Summary
Prepared in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92
## 1. Submitter:
Edan Instruments, Inc.
#15 Jinhui Road, Jinsha Community, Kengzi Sub-District, Pingshan District,
Shenzhen, 518122 P.R.China.
Tel: +86(0755) 84513592
Fax: +86(0755) 26882223
## 2. Contact person:
Tracy Yue
## Preparing date:
August 27, 2025
## 3. Device name and classification:
Trade name: Fetal & Maternal Monitor (F15A, F15A Air)
Common name: Perinatal monitoring system
### Regulation Number/Classification Name/Product Code:
21 CFR 884.2740 Perinatal monitoring system and accessories,HGM
21 CFR 884.2960 Obstetric ultrasonic transducer and accessories, HGL
21 CFR 870.2300 Cardiac monitor (including cardiotachometer and rate alarm), DRT
21 CFR 880.2910 Clinical electronic thermometer, FLL
21 CFR 870.2700 Oximeter, DQA
21 CFR 870.2340 Electrocardiograph,DPS
21 CFR 870.2700 Intrauterine pressure monitor and accessories, HFN
21 CFR 884.2720 External uterine contraction monitor and accessories, HFM
### Regulatory Class: Class II
## 4. Predicate Device:
1) Edan Instruments, Inc., F9 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor, cleared under K173042 (Predicate device)
The predicate device has not been subject to a design related recall.
## 5. Device Description:
The F15A series fetal and maternal monitor can monitor multiple physiological parameters of the fetus/mother in real time. F15A series can display, store, and print patient information and parameters, provide alarms of fetal and maternal parameters, and transmit patient data and parameters to Central Monitoring System.
F15A series fetal and maternal monitors mainly provide following primary feature:
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Non-invasive physiological parameters:
- Maternal heart rates (MHR)
- Maternal ECG (MECG)
- Maternal temperature (TEMP)
- Maternal oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rates (PR)
- Fetal heart rates (FHR)
- Fetal movements (FM)
- FTS-3
Note: SpO2 and PR are not available in F15A Air.
Invasive physiological parameters:
- Uterine activity
- Direct ECG (DECG)
## 6. Indication for Use
Fetal & Maternal Monitor (Model: F15A, F15A Air) is intended for providing Non-Stress testing or fetal monitoring for pregnant women from the 28th week of gestation. It is intended to be used only by trained and qualified personnel in antepartum examination rooms, labor and delivery rooms.
Fetal & Maternal Monitor (Model: F15A, F15A Air) is intended for real time monitoring of fetal and maternal physiological parameters, including non-invasive monitoring and invasive monitoring:
Non-invasive physiological parameters:
- Maternal heart rates (MHR)
- Maternal ECG (MECG)
- Maternal temperature (TEMP)
- Maternal oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rates (PR)
- Fetal heart rates (FHR)
- Fetal movements (FM)
- FTS-3
Note: SpO2 and PR are not available in F15A Air.
Invasive physiological parameters:
- Uterine activity
- Direct ECG (DECG)
## 7. Predicate Device Comparison
The subject device is technologically equivalent to predicate devices. Any differences are explained to demonstrate in this submission that these differences do not raise any new questions of safety and effectiveness. The table below compares the intended use and technological characteristics of the subject and primary predicate device:
| Item | < Subject Device > EDAN Instrument Inc. | < Predicate Device > EDAN Instrument Inc. | Comparison Result |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
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| | F15A series Fetal & Maternal Monitor | F9 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| K# | K241882 | K173042 | —— |
| Intended Use/Indications for Use | Fetal & Maternal Monitor (Model: F15A, F15A Air) is intended for providing Non-Stress testing or fetal monitoring for pregnant women from the 28th week of gestation. It is intended to be used only by trained and qualified personnel in antepartum examination rooms, labor and delivery rooms.
Fetal & Maternal Monitor (Model: F15A, F15A Air) is intended for real time monitoring of fetal and maternal physiological parameters, including non-invasive monitoring and invasive monitoring:
Non-invasive physiological parameters:
• Maternal heart rates (MHR)
• Maternal ECG (MECG)
• Maternal temperature (TEMP)
• Maternal oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rates (PR)
• Fetal heart rates (FHR)
• Fetal movements (FM)
• FTS-3
Note: SpO2 and PR are not available in F15A Air.
Invasive physiological parameters:
• Uterine activity
• Direct ECG (DECG) | F9 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor is intended for monitoring physiological parameters of pregnant women during antepartum examination, labor and delivery. It is intended to be used only by trained and qualified personnel in antepartum examination rooms, labor and delivery rooms.
F9 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor is intended for providing Non-Stress testing or fetal monitoring for pregnant women from the 28th week of gestation. In addition, it provides a solution for maternal vital signs monitoring. | Similar |
| Physical Specification | | | |
| Power Supply: | AC or battery | AC or battery | Same |
| Operating Voltage: | a.c.100 V-240 V | a.c.100 V-240 V | Same |
| Operating Frequency: | 50/60 Hz | 50/60 Hz | Same |
| Power Supply Input Power: | 1.2A-0.5A | 1.0A-0.5A | Different |
| Battery : | Rechargeable Lithium-ion | Rechargeable Lithium-ion | Same |
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| | Battery | Battery | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dimensions: | 389mm×296mm×82.5mm, ±5mm | 347mm x 330mm x 126mm | Different |
| Weight: | ≤ 8kg | Approx. 6.3 kg | |
| Electrical Safety | | | |
| Anti-electric-shock degree: | CF: FHR1, FHR2, AFM/MFM, DECG, IUP, CF(defibrillation-proof): MECG, SpO2, TEMP | BF:FHR1, FHR2, TOCO, AFM/MFM,IUP
BF (defibrillation-proof): NIBP, SpO2
CF :DECG
CF (defibrillation-proof) : MECG, TEMP | Different |
| Degree of safety of application in the presence of flammable gas: | Equipment not suitable for use in presence of flammable gases | Equipment not suitable for use in presence of flammable gases | Same |
| Working mode: | Continuous Operation equipment | Continuous Operation equipment | Same |
| FHR | | | |
| Technique: | Pulse Doppler with autocorrelation processing | Pulse Doppler with autocorrelation processing | Same |
| Ultrasound Frequency: | (1.0±10%) MHz | (1.0±10%) MHz | Same |
| Spatial-Peak Temporal Average Intensity: | Ispta < 100 mW/cm2 | Ispta < 100 mW/cm2 | Same |
| Effective Radiating Area: | 942 mm² ± 15%(12 ultrasound crystals)
550 mm² ± 15%(7 ultrasound crystals) | 942 mm² ± 15%(12 ultrasound crystals) | Different |
| DECG | | | |
| Heart Rate Counting Range: | 30 bpm ~ 240 bpm | 30 bpm ~ 240 bpm | Same |
| IUP | | | |
| Pressure Range: | 0 ~ 100mmHg | 0 ~ 100mmHg | Same |
| Resolution: | 1mmHg | 1mmHg | Same |
| FM | | | |
| FM Mode | Automatic(AFM)/Manual(MFM) | Automatic(AFM)/Manual(MFM) | Same |
| MECG | | | |
| MHR | 30bpm ~ 240bpm | 30bpm ~ 240bpm | Same |
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| Measurement Range | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Number of electrodes | Three leads | Three leads | Same |
| SpO_{2} (Nellcor, F15A only) | | | |
| Resolution | 1 % | 1 % | Same |
| Measurement Range | 50% ~ 100% | 50% ~ 100% | Same |
| PR Measurement | Range: 30~240bpm
Resolution: 1 bpm
Accuracy:±3bpm | Range: 30~240bpm
Resolution: 1 bpm
Accuracy:±3 bpm | Same |
| TEMP(Only applicable for F15A) | | | |
| Measurement Range | 0°C ~ +50°C | 0°C ~ +50°C | Same |
| Resolution | 0.1°C | 0.1°C | Same |
| Printer | | | |
| Paper width: | 152mm (GE), 150mm (PHILIPS) | 152mm (GE), 150mm (PHILIPS) | Same |
| Standard Speed (Real-Time Traces): | 1 cm/min, 2 cm/min, 3 cm/min | 1 cm/min, 2 cm/min, 3 cm/min | Same |
| FTS-3 | | | |
| Operating Voltage | 100V-240V~ | 100V-240V~ | Same |
| Battery | 14.8VDC/5000mAh | 14.8VDC/5000mAh | Same |
| FHR Measurement Range | 50 bpm ~ 240 bpm | 50 bpm ~ 240 bpm | Same |
| FHR Resolution | 1 bpm | 1 bpm | Same |
| Ultrasound Frequency | (1+10%) MHz | (1+10%) MHz | Same |
| TOCO Range | 0~ 100 | 0~ 100 | Same |
The subject device and predicate device have the same intended use – monitoring of fetal and maternal physiological parameters. The subject device and predicate device have different technological characteristics, including differences in power supply input power, physical dimensions, weight, electrical safety classification, and effective radiating area. However, the differences in technological characteristics do not raise different questions for safety or effectiveness.
## 8. Performance Data:
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## Non-clinical test:
### Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
F15A Series Fetal & Maternal Monitor was assessed for conformity with the relevant requirements of the following standards and found to comply:
- IEC 60601-1:2005/AMD2:2020 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance.
- IEC 60601-1-2:2014+A1:2020 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: electromagnetic disturbances – Requirements and tests.
### Software Verification and Validation Testing
Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA’s Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, “Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices.” issued June 14, 2023.
### Cybersecurity Testing
Cybersecurity testing was conducted, and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA’s “Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket Submissions” issued September 27, 2023.
### Bench Testing:
Edan has conducted functional and system level testing to validate the performance of the devices. The results of the bench testing show that the subject device meets relevant consensus standards.
- IEC 60601-1-8:2006, AMD1:2012, AMD2:2020 Medical electrical equipment - part 1-8: general requirements for basic safety and essential performance - collateral standard: general requirements, tests and guidance for alarm systems in medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems
- IEC 60601-2-27:2011 Medical electrical equipment--Part 2-27: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of electrocardiographic monitoring equipment
- IEC 60601-2-37:2015 Medical electrical equipment – Part 2-37: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of ultrasonic medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment
- IEC 80601-2-49:2018 Medical electrical equipment — Part 2-49: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of multifunction patient monitoring equipment
- ISO 80601-2-56:2017+A1:2018 Medical electrical equipment - part 2-56: particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of clinical thermometers for body temperature measurement
- ISO 80601-2-61 Second edition 2017-12 (Corrected version 2018-02): Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-61: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of pulse oximeter equipment
- ANSI IEEE USEMCSC C63.27-2021 American National Standard for Evaluation of Wireless Coexistence
- IEC 62359:2017 Ultrasonics - Field characterization - Test methods for the determination of thermal and mechanical indices related to medical diagnostic ultrasonic fields
- ANSI AAMI EC53:2013/(R)2020 ECG trunk cables and patient leadwires
## 9. Conclusion
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The results of the performance testing described above demonstrate that the Fetal & Maternal Monitor (F15A, F15A Air) is as safe and effective as the predicate device and supports a determination of substantial equivalence.
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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.