KT Airway Clearance Device II (KT-3); KT Airway Clearance Device II (KT-5)
Applicant
Hunan Ruijiong Biotech Co., Ltd.
Product Code
NHJ · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Jun 16, 2026
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.5905
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The KT Airway Clearance Device II is designed for the use on patients unable to cough or clear secretions effectively by applying a positive pressure to the airway, then rapidly shifting to a negative pressure, or providing high frequency oscillatory vibrations. The device may be used either with a facemask, mouthpiece, or an adapter to a patient's endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube. For use in hospital, institutional setting. For use on adult or pediatric patients 3 years of age and older who have difficulty with secretion clearance and/or inability to cough.
Device Story
Active, non-implantable device providing Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation (MI-E) therapy; simulates natural cough by applying positive airway pressure followed by rapid transition to negative pressure. Blower generates airflow; mechanical valve controls direction/intensity; electronic sensors regulate pressure. Modes include Manual/Automatic Cough Assistant and Percussor/VDCP (Variable Duty Cycle Percussion) for high-frequency oscillatory secretion mobilization. Used in hospital/institutional settings under healthcare professional supervision. Interfaces via facemask, mouthpiece, or endotracheal/tracheostomy tube adapter. Clinicians select pressure/timing parameters to customize therapy; output assists in clearing retained bronchopulmonary secretions. Data stored via SD card for clinical review.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Testing included electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), alarm systems (IEC 60601-1-8), battery safety (IEC 62133-2), biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1, ISO 18562 series), and waveform comparison against the predicate. Software verification/validation and human factors engineering were performed per FDA guidance.
Technological Characteristics
Non-sterile, active device; blower/valve-based pneumatic system. Materials: biocompatible per ISO 10993-1/ISO 18562. Power: Mains/internal lithium-ion battery. Connectivity: SD card for data storage. Modes: Manual, Auto, Percussor, VDCP. Pressure range: 0 to 70 cmH2O (inhale/exhale). Frequency: 50-550 bpm (percussion), 3.3 Hz (oscillation). Software: Verification/validation per FDA guidance; cybersecurity per FDA/ISO 14971.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients 3 years and older with difficulty clearing secretions or inability to cough effectively. Used in hospital or institutional settings.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A noncontinuous ventilator (intermittent positive pressure breathing-IPPB) is a device intended to deliver intermittently an aerosol to a patient's lungs or to assist a patient's breathing.
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**FDA** **U.S. FOOD & DRUG**
ADMINISTRATION
June 16, 2026
Hunan Ruijiong Biotech Co., Ltd.
Zen Koo
FDA Compliance Officer
Floor 2 Block 6 of Innovation and Incubator Center
35 Dongfeng Road, Xiangtan Economic Developing-area
Xiangtan, Hunan 411100
China
Re: K253001
Trade/Device Name: KT Airway Clearance Device II (KT-3); KT Airway Clearance Device II (KT-5)
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5905
Regulation Name: Noncontinuous Ventilator (IPPB)
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: NHJ
Dated: May 9, 2026
Received: May 11, 2026
Dear Zen Koo:
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.
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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 Management System Regulation (QMSR) (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, ISO 13485 clause 7.3 (Design controls), ISO 13484 clause 8.3 (Nonconforming product), and ISO 13485 clause 8.5 (Corrective and preventative action). Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QMSR requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (ISO 13485 clause 7.3 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 Management System Regulation (QMSR) (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.
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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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Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: 07/31/2026
See PRA Statement below.
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K253001
Device Name
KT Airway Clearance Device II (KT-3); KT Airway Clearance Device II (KT-5)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The KT Airway Clearance Device II is designed for the use on patients unable to cough or clear secretions effectively by applying a positive pressure to the airway, then rapidly shifting to a negative pressure, or providing high frequency oscillatory vibrations.
The device may be used either with a facemask, mouthpiece, or an adapter to a patient's endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube.
For use in hospital, institutional setting.
For use on adult or pediatric patients 3 years of age and older who have difficulty with secretion clearance and/or inability to cough.
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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KT AIRWAY CLEARANCE DEVICE II
510(k) #: K253001
# 510(K) Summary
510(k) #: K253001
Prepared on 6-15-2026
## Contact Details
Applicant Name: HUNAN RUIJIONG BIOTECH CO., LTD.
Applicant Address: Floor 2 Block 6 of innovation and incubator center 35 Dongfeng Road, Xiangtan Economic Developing-area xiangtan hunan 411100 China
Applicant Contact Telephone: 203-5302097
Applicant Contact: Ms Zen Koo
Applicant Contact Email: rj-zc@outlook.com
## Device Name
Device Trade Name: KT Airway Clearance Device II (KT-3); KT Airway Clearance Device II (KT-5)
Common Name: Noncontinuous ventilator (IPPB)
Classification Name: Device, Positive Pressure Breathing, Intermittent
Regulation Number: 868.5905 Class II
Product Code(s): NHJ
## Primary Predicate Device(s)
Dima Italia Srl PEGASO A-COUGH PERC (K140598)
## Reference Device(s)
Breas Medical AB Clearo (K242438)
## Device Description Summary
The KT Airway Clearance Device II is an active, non-implantable, and non-sterile medical device intended to provide Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation (MI-E) therapy for patients with impaired cough function. It is designed to assist in the clearance of retained bronchopulmonary secretions by simulating a natural cough.
The device operates by applying a positive air pressure to the patient's airway, followed by a rapid
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**KT AIRWAY CLEARANCE DEVICE II**
**510(k) #: K253001**
transition to a negative pressure, thereby stimulating a cough-like effect. At the end of the pressure cycle, the airway is left at zero pressure for a user-defined pause duration.
The device consists of a blower that generates airflow and pressure, and a mechanical valve that controls the direction and intensity of air pressure delivered to the patient. The blower draws ambient air and modulates it to produce either positive or negative pressure. Pressure levels are regulated by an electronic sensor, and the blower operates at a constant speed. Internal memory stores predefined pressure generation parameters, and the system does not use a closed-loop control mechanism.
The device is designed for non-sterile, external use, and is intended for use with appropriate patient interfaces (e.g., mask or mouthpiece). It offers multiple operating modes, including:
**Cough Assistant (Manual and Automatic Mode):** In Manual Mode, the clinician initiates each insufflation and exsufflation cycle, whereas in Automatic Mode the device automatically delivers pre-programmed therapy cycles based on user-selected pressure and timing parameters.
**Percussor:** Percussor mode superimposes high-frequency oscillatory pressure pulses onto the therapy cycle to promote secretion mobilization and airway clearance. The oscillation frequency and inspiratory-to-expiratory timing ratio can be adjusted by the user to provide customized airway-clearance therapy.
**VDCP Percussor:** Variable Duty Cycle Percussion (VDCP) mode is an oscillatory therapy mode that allows adjustment of the inspiratory-to-expiratory duty cycle of the percussion waveform. By varying the relative duration of inspiratory and expiratory oscillatory phases, VDCP provides additional flexibility in oscillatory pressure delivery while maintaining the same fundamental airway-clearance mechanism as conventional percussion therapy.
The device does not incorporate any invasive components and is intended for use under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
The device has 2 models: KT-3 and KT-5, they are only different in screen display size, KT-3 with 10 inch screen and KT-5 with 8 inch screen.
### **Intended Use/Indications for Use**
The KT Airway Clearance Device II is designed for the use on patients unable to cough or clear secretions effectively by applying a positive pressure to the airway, then rapidly shifting to a negative pressure, or providing high frequency oscillatory vibrations.
The device may be used either with a facemask, mouthpiece, or an adapter to a patient's endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube.
For use in hospital, institutional setting.
For use on adult or pediatric patients 3 years of age and older who have difficulty with secretion clearance and/or inability to cough.
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# **Technological Comparison**
The KT Airway Clearance Device II is substantially equivalent to the following predicate devices:
PEGASO A-COUGH PERC (K140598) by Dima Italia Srl
The Breas Medical AB Clearo (K242438) device is referenced only to establish the safety acceptability of the oscillatory function used in the Automatic and Manual modes of the subject device.
The subject device has the same intended use, employs comparable technology, and operates via identical physiological mechanisms for airway clearance. While there are differences in use environment (not for home use), data transfer methods (SD card only), and specific parameter ranges or mode names, these are not clinically significant and do not affect the safety or effectiveness of the device.
All technical parameters - including pressure ranges, timing, frequency, and patient interface options - fall within the range of those used in predicate devices. The additional VDCP mode is a modified form of percussive therapy and does not introduce new risks.
The KT device meets the same regulatory standards for electrical safety, mechanical safety, biocompatibility and is manufactured under a quality system compliant with ISO 13485.
The Ruijiong KT Airway Clearance Device II is not materially different from legally marketed predicate devices in ways that would affect its risk profile or clinical functionality.
The KT Airway Clearance Device II is substantially equivalent to the referenced predicate devices in terms of:
| Technical Characteristic | Ruijiong Biotech KT Airway Clearance Device II Subject device | Dima Italia Srl PEGASO A-COUGH PERC (Predicate device – K140598) | Discussion of Differences |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
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| Indications for Use | The KT Airway Clearance Device II is designed for the use on patients unable to cough or clear secretions effectively by applying a positive pressure to the airway, then rapidly shifting to a negative pressure, or providing high frequency oscillatory vibrations. The device may be used either with a facemask, mouthpiece, or an adapter to a patient's endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube. For use in hospital, institutional setting. For use on adult or pediatric patients 3 years of age and older who have difficulty with secretion clearance and/or inability to cough. | The PEGASO COUGH is designed for the use on patients unable to cough or clear secretions effectively due to reduced peak cough expiratory flow, resulting from high spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular deficits or severe fatigue associated with intrinsic lung disease. It may be used either with a facemask, mouthpiece, or an adapter to a patient's endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube. For use in hospital, institutional setting, or home use given adequate training. For use on adult patients and pediatric patients 3 years old and up. | Similar Remark 1 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Delivery Type | Non-invasive or invasive | Non-invasive or invasive | Same |
| Patient Population | Pediatric through adult patients | Pediatric through adult patients | Same |
| Use Environment | Institutions, hospital. | Home, institutions, hospital. | Similar Remark 1 |
| Patient Circuit Types | Patient circuit with bacterial Filter | Patient circuit with bacterial Filter | Same |
| Patient Interfaces | facemask, mouthpiece, or an adapter to a patient's endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube. | facemask, mouthpiece, or an adapter to a patient's endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube. | Same |
| Gas Delivery System and Air Source | Blower and valve, Ambient air | Blower and valve, Ambient air | Same |
| Power source | Mains Non-detachable lithium-ion internal battery | Mains Non-detachable lithium-ion internal battery | Same |
| SpO2 and Pulse Rate Monitoring | Ability to connect optional SpO2 sensor accessories | Ability to connect optional SpO2 sensor accessories | Same |
| Modes | Auto Mode Manual Mode Percussor Mode VDCP Mode | Auto Mode Manual Mode Percussor Mode | Similar Remark 2 |
| Pressure | Inhale: 0 to 70 cmH2O Exhale: 0 to -70 cmH2O | Inhale: 0 to 70 cmH2O Exhale: 0 to -70 cmH2O | Similar Remark 3 |
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| Time | Inhale:0.5 to 5.0 sec Exhale: 0.1 to 1.0 sec | Inhale:0.1 to 9.9 sec Exhale:0.1 to 9.9 sec | Similar Remark 4 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pause Time | 0.2 to 9.9 sec between Insufflation Breaths Only available in Auto Mode | 0.1 to 9.9 sec between Insufflation Breaths Only available in Auto Mode | Similar Remark 4 |
| Inhale Flow Level | Low,Medium,High,Peak Available in Auto and Manual Mode | Low,Medium,High, Peak Available in Auto and Manual Mode | Similar Remark 5 |
| Physiological Alarms | None | None | Same |
| Technical Alarms | • Overpressure alarm • Over-temperature alarm • Pressure sensor failure alarm • Flow sensor failure alarm • SpO₂ module communication failure alarm • I²C communication failure alarm • EEPROM memory read/write failure alarm • Stepper motor zeroing/positioning failure alarm • Fan/blower malfunction alarm • Battery or power supply fault alarm (if applicable) • System self-test/startup diagnostic failure alarm • Internal hardware fault alarm • Therapy interruption or abnormal therapy delivery alarm • Sensor communication loss alarm | Not publicly available | Similar Remark 6 |
| Frequency | Percussion: 50 to 550 bpm Oscillations: 3.3 Hz | Percussion: 50 to 600 bpm | Similar Remark 7 |
| Remote Data Access | SD Card | RS232/USB adapter | Similar Remark 8 |
Remark
Remark 1 The Ruijiong KT device is intended for hospital and institutional use only, which represents a narrowing of the intended environment compared to the predicates. This is not a change in the device's function, technology, or patient risk profile.
Conclusion: this is a narrowed scope of use, without altering the core functionality or safety profile.
Remark 2 RUIJIONG's Auto Mode, Manual Mode, Percussor Mode are same with Dima's, and
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| | RUIJIONG's VDCP (Variable Duty Cycle Percursor) mode is a specific type of Percursor, it refers to the situation where the duty cycle during the inhalation time is different from that during the exhalation time. That is, the ratio of the duration of positive pressure to zero pressure during inhalation time equals the ratio of the duration of zero pressure to positive pressure during exhalation time. It does not introduce new mechanisms or patient risks and is functionally within the scope of existing percussive therapy modes used in predicate devices. Conclusion: the mode of RUIJIONG's device falls within the range of predicate devices, without altering the core functionality or safety profile |
| --- | --- |
| Remark 3 | RUIJIONG's pressures are same with Dima's Conclusion: The parameter range of RUIJIONG's device falls within the range of predicate devices, without altering the core functionality or safety profile |
| Remark 4 | The Pegaso's allows operator control from 0.1 to 9.9 seconds, providing a wider range as needed by patients. RUIJIONG controls them as follows: Inhale: 0.5 to 5.0 seconds, Exhale: 0.1 to 1.0 seconds, Pause: 0.2 to 9.9 seconds. In terms of cough assistance therapy, it simulates the patient's cough. To expel secretions from the patient's airway, a 'slow inhalation, rapid exhalation' breathing pattern is required. A longer inhalation time can reduce the average inhalation flow rate, achieving the purpose of slow inhalation. A shorter exhalation time allows the patient to exhale at a relatively high flow rate, expelling airway secretions. Setting too short an inhalation time is not conducive to achieving the purpose of slow inhalation; too long an exhalation time also keeps the lungs under continuous negative pressure. A shorter exhalation time can still achieve a high flow rate at the beginning of exhalation. The pause time, when the airway pressure is zero, allows the patient to breathe freely. Conclusion: The parameter range of RUIJIONG's device falls within the range of predicate devices, without altering the core functionality or safety profile. |
| Remark 5 | The duration of pressure increase varies depending on the flow level. The pressure gradually increases from zero to the set pressure. Each flow level has its own specific duration of pressure increase. Conclusion: The parameter range of RUIJIONG's device falls within the range of predicate devices, without altering the core functionality or safety profile. |
| Remark 6 | Reference device K242438, Breas Medical Clearo, includes the following technical alarms: High Pressure Alarm, Power Source Change Alarm, Power Fail Alarm, Pressure Measurement Fault Alarm, Pressure Sensor Fault Alarm, Batter Exhausted Alarm, SpO2 Sensor Disconnected Alarm, Battery Power Alarm. Technical alarms are comparable to the subject device. |
| Remark 7 | Percussion frequency: RUIJIONG's Percussion frequency is 50 to 550 bpm, it is within the range of Dima's (50 to 600 bpm). Oscillation: The Breas Medical AB Clearo (K242438) device is referenced only to establish the safety acceptability of the oscillatory function used in the Automatic and Manual modes of the subject device. The RUIJIONG device's oscillation frequency (3.3 Hz) lies within the cleared operating range of the Clearo device (1-20 Hz), a range supported by clinical data and labeling of the legally marketed device. Conclusion: The parameter range of RUIJIONG's device falls within the range of predicate |
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devices, without altering the core functionality or safety profile.
Remark 8 RUIJIONG's KT Device uses an SD card to transmits the data.
The Ruijiong KT Device provides data storage via SD card for therapy session recording. While it does not support USB or RS232 interfaces, this does not impact core safety or efficacy, and the recorded data remains accessible for clinical review.
Conclusion: This design choice reflects a simplified feature set, not a reduction in therapeutic capability, without altering the core functionality or safety profile.
# Non-Clinical and/or Clinical Tests Summary & Conclusions
The following non-clinical bench tests were conducted on final, finished production devices to demonstrate substantial equivalence of the KT Airway Clearance Device II to the predicate device PEGASO A-COUGH PERC (K140598):
# Standards
- Electrical Safety: IEC 60601-1 (2005/AMD2:2021) Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- Electromagnetic compatibility: 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.
- Alarms systems: IEC 60601-1-8:2020 Edition 2.2 Consolidated Version, 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
- Battery Safety: IEC 62133-2:2017 Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes – Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications – Part 2: Lithium systems.
- Packaging and Transportation:
Validation performed per ASTM D4169-22 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems.
# Biocompatibility:
Tissue Contacting Materials:
| Component | Contact Type | Contact Duration |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gas Pathway | Indirect, External Communicating Device, Tissue/Bone/Dentin | (>30 days) |
| External Surface of Main Unit and Accessories | Direct, Surface Device, Intact Skin | (>30 days) |
| Patient Circuit and Bacterial Filter | Indirect, External Communicating Device: Tissue/Bone/Dentin | (>30 days) |
- Biological evaluation was conducted according to FDA Guidance "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a
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risk management process" issued on September 8, 2023.
- ISO 10993-1:2018, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process
- ISO 18562-1:2024, Biocompatibility Evaluation of Breathing Gas Pathways in Healthcare Applications – Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process
- ISO 18562-2:2024, Biocompatibility Evaluation of Breathing Gas Pathways in Healthcare Applications – Part 2: Tests for Emissions of Particulate Matter
- ISO 18562-3:2024, Biocompatibility Evaluation of Breathing Gas Pathways in Healthcare Applications – Part 3: Tests for Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
- ISO 18562-4:2024, Biocompatibility Evaluation of Breathing Gas Pathways in Healthcare Applications – Part 4: Tests for Leachables in Condensate
Software
- Software information included Verification and Validation testing per FDA Guidance, “Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions Guidance. System-level validation against user requirement specifications were performed according to plans and protocols and have met all acceptance criteria.
Cybersecurity
- Security Risk Management is employed in conformance to FDA’s Guidance for Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket Submissions. This is in parallel to safety risk management per ISO 14971.
Human Factors
- Human factors and usability engineering activities were performed in accordance with IEC 62366-1:2015/AMD1:2020, ISO 14971:2019, and FDA’s guidance document, Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices (February 2016).
Cleaning:
- Cleaning Validation was performed according to FDA Guidance: Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling. Issued on: March 17, 2015, updated on June 9, 2017.
Device Performance and Function:
- Core performance parameters (pressure, flow, timing) tested against product specifications based on predicate device performance
- Waveform comparison testing was performed against the predicate Pegaso Cough. Results confirm that the KT Airway Clearance Device II and the predicate have comparable waveforms across the various modes for mechanical insufflation-exsufflation therapy.
- Device lifetime evaluated using engineering analysis (Finite Element Analysis). Confirmed reliability over intended service life all acceptance criteria.
- Cybersecurity is employed in conformance to FDA’s Guidance for Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Quality System Considerations and Content of Premarket Submissions Guidance. This is in parallel to safety risk management per ISO 14971 :2019 – Medical devices — Application of risk management to medical devices.
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# **Conclusions**
The results of all nonclinical testing confirm that the KT Airway Clearance Device II meets or exceeds all applicable safety standards and demonstrates performance equivalent to the predicate device PEGASO A-COUGH PERC (K140598). The KT Airway Clearance Device II has the same intended use as the predicate device, with a narrowed use environment (hospital and institutional settings only) that does not alter the core functionality, technological basis, or patient risk profile. Therefore, the KT Airway Clearance Device II is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device PEGASO A-COUGH PERC (K140598), with the Breas Medical AB Clearo (K242438) serving as a reference device to establish the safety and substantial equivalence of the oscillatory function.
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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.