For use on any patient 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 or mouthpiece, or with an adapter to a patient's endotracheal or tracheostomy tube. Clinical Settings: For use in a hospital / institutional environment, or in the home, given adequate training and a physician's prescription. Patient Population: For use on children and adults. It should not be used on neonates and infants. Contraindications: Any patient with a history of bullous emphysema, known susceptibility to pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum or known to have had any recent barotrauma, should be carefully considered before use.
Device Story
Comfort Cough (SICC2001) is a portable electric secretion clearance device. It uses an electronically powered blower and valve system to apply alternating positive and negative airway pressures, simulating a natural cough reflex (mechanical insufflation-exsufflation) to assist in clearing bronchopulmonary secretions. Operated in hospital, institutional, or home settings by trained users or patients under physician prescription. The system includes a breathing hose, face mask, adapter, and power cable. Users adjust pressure and suction levels via a user interface; a pressure gauge monitors output. The device can operate in manual or automatic modes. By generating high expiratory flow, it helps patients with impaired cough mechanisms clear airways, potentially reducing respiratory complications. It is software-controlled to manage inhalation, exhalation, and pause timing.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Compliance with IEC/EN60601-1 and 60601-1-2 electrical safety standards. Side-by-side performance testing against the Emerson Cough Assist (K002598) demonstrated similar pressure and flow rate characteristics. Emissions testing for VOCs, CO, CO2, particulate matter, and ozone conducted per US EPA TO-15, 21 CFR 801.415, OSHA ID-214, and NIOSH 0600 confirmed no significant emission of toxic substances.
Technological Characteristics
Portable electric device; blower and valve system for mechanical insufflation-exsufflation. User interface for pressure/suction adjustment; pressure gauge. Software-controlled (vs electrical switches in older predicates). Lightweight construction. Operates in manual or automatic modes. Complies with IEC 60601-1 and 60601-1-2. Compatible with external bacteria filters.
Indications for Use
Indicated for children and adults unable to cough/clear secretions effectively due to reduced peak cough expiratory flow from high spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular deficits, or severe fatigue from intrinsic lung disease. Contraindicated in patients with history of bullous emphysema, susceptibility to pneumothorax/pneumomediastinum, or recent barotrauma. Not for neonates or infants.
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.
Predicate Devices
Emerson Cough Assist by J.H. Emerson Co. (K002598)
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## 510(k) Summary
K 1135 46
This summary of 510(K) - safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92.
#### Date: _ 01/02/2013
- 1. Company making the submission
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| Name<br>Address | SEOIL PACIFIC CORP.<br>Rm. #515 - #516, Ace High-End Tower,<br>235-2 Guro-dong, Guro-gu,<br>Seoul, 152-050, Republic of Korea |
| Phone<br>Fax | +82-2-325-2106<br>+82-2-325-2107 |
- 2. U.S Agent/Contact Person
Priscilla Chung LK Consulting Group USA, Inc. 951 Starbuck St. Unit J, Fullerton, CA 92833 Phone: 714-869-3080 Fax: 714-409-3357 Email: info@LKconsultinggroup.com
- 3. Device
Trade Name: Comfort Cough (SICC2001) Common Name: Secretion Clearance Device Classification: Class II Classification regulation: 21 CFR 868.5905 Product Code: NHJ
4. Predicate Device:
Emerson Cough Assist by J.H. Emerson Co. (K002598) Pegaso Cough by Dima Italia SRL (K072292)
510(k) Submission.
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5. Description:
The Comfort Cough is a portable electric device which utilizes a blower and a valve to apply alternately a positive and then a negative pressure to a patient's airway in order to assist the patient in clearing retained bronchopulmonary secretions. It includes a means to adjust the pressure and suction levels applied, a pressure gauge to measure the pressures, and a means to reduce the positive pressure flow. The Comfort Cough system includes accessories such as a breathing hose, a face mask, an adapter and a power cable, but not a bacteria filter. The Comfort Cough can be used with a 510K cleared bacteria filter made by other manufacturers. The compatible size information is specified in the manual.
6. Indication for use:
For use on any patient 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 or mouthpiece, or with an adapter to a patient's endotracheal or tracheostomy tube. .
· Clinical Settings: For use in a hospital / institutional environment, or in the home, given adequate training and a physician's prescription.
▪ Patient Population: For use on children and adults. It should not be used on neonates and infants.
· Contraindications: Any patient with a history of bullous emphysema, known susceptibility to pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum or known to have had any recent barotrauma, should be carefully considered before use.
7. Performance Data
· The Comfort Cough has been tested and found to comply with IEC/EN60601-1 and 60601-1-2.
· A side by side testing was performed on the Comfort Cough and the Cough Assist (K002598) to compare pressure and flow rate. The test results show that the two devices have similar performance.
· Several tests have been conducted to check if the device emits a significant amount of volatile organic compounds(VOCs), carbon monoxide(CO), carbon dioxide(CO2), particulate matters and/or ozone(02). The tests were performed in accordance with the following reference methods.
- US EPA TO-15
- 21 CFR 801.415
510(k) Submission.
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- OSHA(U.S Department of Labor Operation Safety and Health Administration) Method ID-214
- NIOSH (National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health) 0600
i The test result has shown that the Comfort Cough does not emit a significant amount of toxic substances which may cause harmful effects on patients.
### 8. Summary of Technological Characteristics
The Comfort Cough is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices as described below.
#### Similarities:
- l ) The devices have the same Indications for Use.
- 2) With the same fundamental technology, all three devices produce positive and negative pressures to simulate a patient's cough reflex in a controlled manner.
- 3) The devices comply with IEC 60601 standards for electrical safety.
- 4) Pressure developed for positive and negative values are comparable.
- 5) They have electronically powered blowers to generate pressure.
- 6) They have user interface to adjust to produce positive and negative pressures.
- 7) The devices simulate a cough using "mechanical insufflation-exsufflation". This is achieved in the devices by applying a positive pressure to the airway initially and rapidly shifting to a negative pressure. The change in pressure effect produces a high expiratory flow from the lungs.
- 8) The devices can be operated in a manual or in an automatic mode.
#### Differences:
- 1) Inhalation, exhalation and pause times differ. The subject device and the Emerson controls these events to 0 to 5 seconds; whereas, the Pegaso Cough controls them from 0.1 to 9.9 seconds.
- 2) The unit weight of the subject device and the Pegaso is almost half less than the Emerson unit through use of light weight materials.
- 3) The subject device and the Pegaso Cough is software controlled whereas the Emerson device is controlled by electrical switches.
#### 9. Basis for Substantial Equivalence
Upon reviewing the safety and effectiveness information including testing data provided in this submission and comparing intended use, principle of operation and overall technological characteristics, the Comfort Cough is determined to be by SEOIL PACIFIC CORP. to be substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
510(k) Submission.
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#### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Public.Health Service
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
February 21, 2013
Seoil Pacific Corporation C/O Ms. Priscilla Chung Regulatory Affairs Consultant LK Consulting Group 951 Starbuck Street, Unit J FULLERTON CA 92833
Re: K113549
Trade/Device Name: Comfort Cough (SICC2001) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5905 Regulation Name: Noncontinuous Ventilator (IPPB) Regulatory Class: II Product Code: NHJ Dated: February 6, 2013 Received: February 11, 2013
Dear Ms. Chung:
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. 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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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 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050. .
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please go to http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/CDRH0ffices/ucm115809.htm for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health's (CDRH's) Office of Compliance. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours.
Susan Runner, DDSMA
Mary S. Runner
2013.02.21
13:07:48 -05'00'
Anthony D. Watson, B.S., M.S., M.B.A. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and
Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): K113549
Device Name: Comfort Cough (SICC2001)
Indications For Use:
For use on any patient 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 or mouthpiece, or with an adapter to a patient's endotracheal or tracheostomy tube.
· Clinical Settings: For use in a hospital / institutional environment, or in the home, given adequate training and a physician's prescription.
• Patient Population: For use on children and adults. It should not be used on neonates and infants.
• Contraindications: Any patient with a history of bullous emphysema, known susceptibility to pneumothorax or pneumomediastinum or known to have any recent barotrauma, should be carefully considered before use.
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-the Counter Use (21 CFR 807 Subpart C)
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.