The TIB Abutments are premanufactured prosthetic components directly connected to endosseous dental implants and are intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation. The TIB abutments consist of two major parts. Specifically, the titanium base and mesostructure components make up a two-piece abutment. The system integrates multiple components of the digital dentistry workflow: Scan files from desktop scanners, CAD software, CAM software, ceramic material, milling machine and associated tooling and accessories.
Device Story
TIB Abutment System comprises premanufactured titanium alloy (ASTM F136) base and custom-milled zirconia mesostructure; used for prosthetic rehabilitation on endosseous dental implants. Workflow: desktop scanner captures patient anatomy; 3Shape Abutment Designer software designs custom restoration; WorkNC CAM software and Roland DWX51D milling machine fabricate zirconia mesostructure. Abutment base interfaces between implant and restoration. Operated by dental laboratory technicians; output is a patient-specific dental prosthesis. Benefits include restoration of chewing function. System integrates digital dentistry components; validated via ISO 14801 fatigue testing and biocompatibility standards.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data included. Evidence consists of bench testing: biocompatibility (ISO 10993-1, ISO 10993-5), sterilization validation (ISO 17665-2), software validation (FDA Off-The-Shelf Software Guidance), scanning/milling validation, and static/dynamic compression-bending testing (ISO 14801).
Technological Characteristics
Two-piece abutment: Titanium Grade 5 alloy (ASTM F136) base, zirconia mesostructure. Machined and gold-anodized surface. Compatible with Southern Implants platforms (External Hex, Deep Conical, Provata, Tri-Nex). CAD/CAM workflow using 3Shape E3 scanner, 3Shape Abutment Designer, WorkNC CAM, and Roland DWX51D mill. Non-sterile. Software validation per FDA guidance.
Indications for Use
Indicated for prosthetic rehabilitation in patients requiring dental restoration via endosseous dental implants. Used to support custom-designed zirconia mesostructure restorations for chewing function.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An endosseous dental implant abutment is a premanufactured prosthetic component directly connected to the endosseous dental implant and is intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Root-Form Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments” will serve as the special control. (See § 872.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.)
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October 27, 2020
Southern Implants (Pty) Ltd Lauranda Breytenbach Head of Regulatory Affairs and Quality 1 Albert Road Irene, Gauteng 0062 REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Re: K193084
Trade/Device Name: TIB Abutment System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3630 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NHA, PNP Dated: October 19, 2020 Received: October 20, 2020
Dear Lauranda Breytenbach:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K193084
Device Name TIB Abutment System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The TIB Abutments are premanufactured prosthetic components directly connected to endosseous dental implants and are intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation. The TIB abutments consist of two major parts. Specifically, the titanium base and mesostructure components make up a two-piece abutment. The system integrates multiple components of the digital dentistry workflow: Scan files from desktop scanners, CAM software, ceramic material, milling machine and associated tooling and accessories.
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## 510(k) Summary
## K193084
## TIB Abutment System
## Southern Implants (Pty) Ltd
October 27, 2020
#### ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Manufacturer Name
Official Contact
Southern Implants (Pty) Ltd 1 Albert Road Irene, Gauteng, 0062 South Africa +27 12 667 1046 Telephone Fax +27 12 667 1029
Lauranda G. Breytenbach Head of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Email: lauranda.b(@southernimplants.com
#### DEVICE NAME AND CLASSIFICATION
Trade/Proprietary name Common name
Classification name Classification regulation Product Code
Classification Panel Reviewing Branch
TIB Abutment System Dental Abutment
Endosseous Dental Implant Abutment 21 CFR 872.3630, Class II NHA, PNP
Dental Products Panel Dental Devices Branch
### PREDICATE DEVICE INFORMATION
The primary predicate device is K180899 The reference predicate devices are K181359, K111421, K163634, K130991, K130436 and K151455
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## INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT
The TIB Abutments are premanufactured prosthetic components directly connected to endosseous dental implants and are intended for use as an aid in prosthetic rehabilitation. The TIB abutments consist of two major parts. Specifically, the titanium base and mesostructure components make up a two-piece abutment. The system integrates multiple components of the digital dentistry workflow: Scan files from desktop scanners, CAD software, CAM software, ceramic material, milling machine and associated tooling and accessories.
### SUBJECT DEVICE DESCRIPTION
This submission includes two major components which make up the TIB Abutment Base and the mesostructure restoration.
The TIB Abutment base is a standard premanufactured titanium alloy abutment for supporting a dental restoration and mesostructure. The dental laboratory is to fabricate the mesostructure restoration by CAD/CAM technique out of zirconia. The TIB abutment base then serves as the interface between the endosseous implant and the zirconia restoration. The TIB Abutment Base is designed to support the restoration on an endosseous implant in order to restore chewing function for the patient.
The mesostructured restoration is a CAD/CAM designed prosthesis milled out of zirconia, which is designed to fit the abutment base in order to restore chewing for the patient. Each restoration is custom designed using 3Shape Abutment Designer Software in order to meet the requirements of each patient on a case by case basis. Limitations have been put in place in 3Shape Abutment Designer in order to prevent malfunctioning of the restoration.
The TIB Abutments are compatible with the Southern Implants' Deep Conical, External Hex, Provata and Tri-Nex implants and screws. The TIB abutment bases are manufactured from Titanium alloy conforming to ASTM F136 and are color coded by gold anodizing. The anodization process is the same as used for previously cleared anodized titanium alloy devices in K163634. The Mesostructure restoration is to be manufactured from Zirconia - Sage Max NexxZr which has been previously cleared for use in K 130991.
The digital workflow includes the following products (not subject devices to this submission):
- Ceramic material: Sage Max NexxZr Zirconia Restorative material (K130991) ●
- Cement: Ivoclar Vivadent Multilink Hybrid Abutment Cement (K130436) ●
- Desktop scanner: 3Shape E3 Desktop Scanner is 510(k) exempt under regulation . 872.3661)
- . Abutment design software: 3Shape Abutment Designer Software (K151455)
- Milling machine: Roland DWX51D Milling Machine ●
### PERFORMANCE DATA
Non-clinical data submitted, referenced, or relied upon to demonstrate substantial equivalence include: Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Root-form Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Abutments; Biocompatibility testing per the FDA Guidance Document for Use of Standard ISO 10993-1. "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Partl: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" and ISO 10993-5 "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 5: Tests for In
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Vitro Cytotoxicity": validated sterilization instructions per ISO 17665-2; software validation testing per the FDA Guidance Document for Off-The-Shelf Software Use in Medical Devices; scanning and milling validation; and static and dynamic compression-bending to ISO 14801. No clinical data was included in this submission.
## EQUIVALENCE TO MARKETED DEVICE
Southern Implants (Pty) Ltd submits the information in this Premarket Notification to demonstrate that, for the purposes of FDA's regulation of medical device is substantially equivalent in indications and design principles to the following legally marketed predicate devices:
K180899, Universal Base Abutment, Nobel Biocare K111421, Sirona Dental CAD/CAM System, Dentsply Sirona K181359, InterActive SMARTBase Abutments, Implant Direct K163634, External Hex Implants, Southern Implants K130991, Zirconia restorative material, SageMaxx NexxZr K130436, Multilink Hybrid Abutment Cement, Ivoclar Vivadent K151455, 3Shape Abutment Designer Software, 3Shape A/S
The primary predicate is K180899.
The reference predicate devices are K181359, K111421, K163634, K130991, K130436 and K151455.
A comparison of the technological characteristics of the subject device and the predicate devices is provided in the following table.
| | Subject Abutment | Primary Predicate | Reference Predicates | | | |
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| Characteristics | Southern<br>Implants<br>TIB<br>Abutment | Universal Base<br>Abutment<br>(K180899) | InterActive<br>SMARTBase<br>Abutments (K181359) | Sirona<br>CAD/CAM<br>(K111421) | Dental<br>System | Southern<br>Implants<br>External<br>(K163634) |
| Abutment Design | 2 Piece -<br>Premanufactured<br>titanium abutment,<br>mounted onto the<br>implant and fixed<br>with a screw.<br>SageMaxx Zirconia<br>(K130991)<br>hybrid/crown<br>restoration milled<br>and bonded to the<br>titanium abutment. | 2 Piece - Enamic<br>(K153645) bonded to<br>Universal Base<br>Abutment mounted<br>onto the implant and<br>fixed with a screw | Abutment body consisting<br>of a titanium base and<br>supplied with a fixation<br>screw. The bases are<br>provided with straight,<br>angled, and modified<br>zirconia tops for patient<br>specific devices. The<br>devices are also provided<br>without a zirconia top and<br>a superstructure or hybrid<br>crown or bridge can be<br>milled to fit the bases<br>intended to be<br>manufactured at Implant<br>Direct Manufacturing<br>facility's | The TiBase is a<br>premanufactured<br>prosthetic component<br>directly connected to<br>endosseous dental<br>implants with a screw<br>and is intended for use<br>as an aid in prosthetic<br>rehabilitation. | | Sterile: Cover Screw,<br>Healing Caps,<br>Abutments,<br>Titanium Abutments,<br>Anatomic<br>Abutments, Cosmetic<br>Abutments,<br>Compact Abutments<br><br>Non-sterile:<br>Abutments,<br>Chrome Abutments,<br>Passive Abutments |
| Maximum<br>Abutment<br>Angulation | 20° | 20° | 30° | 20° | - | - |
| Restoration<br>Material | Zirconia - Sage<br>Maxx NexxZr<br>(K130991) | Enamic (K153645) | Zenostar MT | Cercon HT | - | |
| Post Height | Minimum 4.5mm | Minimum 5.2mm | Single Unit - Minimum 4 mm<br>Multi-Unit -<br>Minimum 4 mm | Minimum 4mm | - | |
| | Subject Abutment | Primary Predicate | Reference Predicates | | | |
| Characteristics | Southern<br>Implants<br>TIB<br>Abutment | Universal<br>Base<br>Abutment<br>(K180899) | Inter Active<br>SMARTBase<br>Abutments (K181359) | Sirona<br>Dental<br>CAD/CAM<br>System<br>(K111421) | Southern<br>Implants<br>External<br>Hex<br>(K163634) | |
| Screw Thread | 1-72 unf-2b, M1.6,<br>M1.8 and M2 | Not available | M1.6, M2 | M1.6,<br>M2<br>(NobelActive) | M2 | |
| Compatible<br>Implant Platforms | Southern Implants:<br>External<br>Hex<br>Implants<br>Provata Implants<br>Deep Conical<br>Implants<br>Tri-Nex Implants | Nobel Biocare<br>External Hex<br>Narrow Platform<br>(NP)<br>Regular Platform<br>(RP)<br>Wide Platform (WP) | InterActive SMARTBase<br>abutments are compatible<br>at the implant level with<br>InterActive (3.0mm and<br>3.4mm Platform) and<br>SwishActive (3.0mm and<br>3.4mm Platform) system<br>implants. | The InCoris<br>mesostructure and<br>TiBase two-piece<br>abutment is compatible<br>with the following<br>implant systems: Nobel<br>Biocare Replace<br>(K020646), Nobel<br>Biocare Branemark<br>(K022562), Friadent<br>Xive (K013867),<br>Biomet 3i Osseotite<br>(K980549), Astra Tech<br>Osseospeed<br>(K091239), Zimmer<br>Tapered Screw-Vent<br>(K061410), Straumann<br>Synocta (K061176),<br>Straumann Bone Level<br>(K053088), Biomet 3i<br>Certain (K014235),<br>Nobel Biocare Active<br>(K071370). | Southern<br>Implants<br>External Hex Implants | |
| CAD/CAM Design<br>Workflow | 3Shape E3 Desktop<br>Scanner (3Shape<br>A/S). 3Shape<br>Abutment Designer<br>Software (Shape<br>A/S)- K151455 | 3Shape Intra oral<br>scanner Trios<br>(3Shape A/S). 3Shape<br>Abutment Designer<br>Software (Shape<br>A/S)- K151455 | 3M Tru-Definition, ITero<br>Scanner 3Shape<br>Abutment Designer<br>Software (3Shape A/S) -<br>K151455 | Sirona software – inlab<br>15.0 and above Sirona<br>software - CEREC 4.4<br>and above | | |
| CAD/CAM<br>Manufacturing<br>Workflow | WorkNC CAM<br>software, Roland<br>DWX51D milling<br>unit | CORITEC milling<br>unit (imes-icore) | Wieland-Zenotec Select<br>& Zenotec CAM | CEREC MCXL<br>product family | | |
| Mechanical Testing | Dynamic Fatigue<br>Testing per ISO<br>14801 | Dynamic Fatigue<br>Testing per ISO<br>14801 | Dynamic Fatigue Testing<br>per ISO 14801 | Dynamic Fatigue<br>Testing per ISO 14801 | Dynamic Fatigue<br>Testing per ISO 14801 | |
| Titanium<br>Abutment Material | Titanium Grade 5<br>Alloy (ASTM<br>F136) | Titanium Vanadium<br>Alloy (ASTM F136) | Titanium | TiBase - Titanium<br>6AL4V | Titanium Grade 5<br>Alloy (ASTM F136) | |
| Abutment Surface<br>Treatment | Machined and<br>Anodized gold | | Abutments are titanium<br>anodized gold and pink<br>(grooves are machined for<br>cement adhesion). | Cemented surfaces are<br>blasted with aluminum<br>oxide. | Anodized, Grooved | |
| Screw Material | Titanium Grade 5<br>(ASTM F136) | Titanium | Titanium | Titanium | Titanium Grade 5<br>(ASTM F136) | |
| Sterility | Supplied non-<br>sterile | Supplied non-sterile | Supplied non-sterile | Supplied non-sterile | Supplied sterile | |
| Use | Single-Use | | Single-Use | Single-Use | Single-Use | |
| Indications for Use | The TIB<br>Abutments are<br>premanufactured<br>prosthetic<br>components directly<br>connected to<br>endosseous dental<br>implants and are<br>intended for use as<br>an aid in<br>prosthetic<br>rehabilitation. The<br>TIB abutments | The Universal Base<br>Abutments are<br>premanufactured<br>prosthetic<br>components directly<br>connected to<br>endosseous dental<br>implants and are<br>intended for use as<br>an aid in prosthetic<br>rehabilitation. The<br>Universal Base | InterActive/SwishActive<br>Implant System consists<br>of two-piece implants for<br>one-stage or two-stage<br>surgical procedures.<br>These implants are<br>intended for use in<br>partially and fully<br>edentulous upper and<br>lower jaws in support of<br>single or multiple unit<br>restorations and terminal | The Sirona Dental<br>CAD/CAM System is<br>intended for use in<br>partially or fully<br>edentulous mandibles<br>and maxillae in support<br>of single or multiple<br>unit cement retained<br>restorations. The<br>system consists of<br>three major parts:<br>TiBase, InCoris | Southern Implants'<br>External Hex Implants<br>are intended for<br>surgical placement in<br>the upper or lower<br>jaw to provide a means<br>for prosthetic<br>attachment of crowns,<br>bridges or overdentures<br>utilizing delayed or<br>immediate loading. | |
| Characteristics | Subject Abutment | Primary Predicate | Reference Predicates | | | |
| | Southern<br>Implants<br>TIB<br>Abutment | Universal<br>Base<br>Abutment<br>(K180899) | InterActive<br>SMARTBase<br>Abutments (K181359) | Sirona<br>Dental<br>CAD/CAM<br>System<br>(K111421) | Southern<br>Implants'<br>External<br>Hex<br>(K163634) | |
| | consists of two<br>major parts.<br>Specifically, the<br>titanium base and<br>mesostructure<br>components make<br>up a two-piece<br>abutment.<br>The system<br>integrates<br>multiple<br>components of the<br>digital dentistry<br>workflow: Scan<br>files from desktop<br>scanners, CAD<br>software, CAM<br>software, ceramic<br>material, milling<br>machine and<br>associated tooling<br>and accessories. | two major parts.<br>Specifically, the<br>titanium base and<br>mesostructure<br>components make up<br>a two-piece abutment.<br>The system integrates<br>multiple components<br>of the digital dentistry<br>workflow: scan files<br>from Intra-Oral<br>Scanners, CAD<br>software, CAM<br>software, ceramic<br>material, milling<br>machine and<br>associated tooling and<br>accessories. | SMARTBase abutment<br>support for fixed<br>bridgework. The system<br>integrates multiple<br>components of the digital<br>dentistry workflow: scan<br>files from Intra-Oral<br>Scanners, CAD software,<br>CAM software, ceramic<br>material, milling machine<br>and associated tooling and<br>accessories.<br>The<br>SMARTBase Abutments<br>consist of two major parts.<br>Specifically, the titanium<br>base and zirconia top<br>components make up a<br>two-piece abutment.<br>Implants can be indicated<br>for immediate loading<br>when good primary<br>stability has been<br>achieved and with<br>appropriate occlusal<br>loading. Narrow Diameter<br>(3.2, 3.3mm) Implants:<br>Indicated for single-tooth<br>replacement of<br>mandibular central and<br>lateral incisors and<br>maxillary lateral incisors.<br>Also indicated for<br>multiple tooth<br>replacements or denture<br>stabilization. | CAD/CAM software.<br>Specifically, the<br>InCoris mesostructure<br>and TiBase<br>components make up a<br>two-piece abutment<br>which is used in<br>conjunction with<br>endosseous dental<br>implants to restore the<br>function and aesthetics<br>in the oral cavity. The<br>InCoris mesostructure<br>may also be used in<br>conjunction with the<br>Camlog Titanium base<br>CAD/CAM (types<br>K2244.xxxx)<br>(K083496) in the<br>Camlog Implant<br>System.<br>The<br>CAD/CAM software is<br>intended to design and<br>fabricate the InCoris<br>mesostructure. | Southern Implants'<br>External Hex Implants<br>are intended for<br>immediate function<br>when good<br>primary stability with<br>appropriate occlusal<br>loading is achieved. | |
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The subject device is also substantially equivalent to the primary predicate with reference to the abutment's restoration material with the subject and the primary predicate both making use of a ceramic composite riate performance testing on the ceramic component of the two-piece abutment. The both the subject device and primary predicate is a um Allov (ASTM
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F136), the screw material is Titanium for both the subject and primary predicate. Both the subject and the primary predicate devices are provided non-sterile. Thus, the abutment materials and method provided of the subject device are substantially equivalent to that of the primary predicate. The different manufacturing and ceramic material comparison were addressed with biocompatibility testing per the FDA Guidance Document for Use of Standard ISO 10993-1. "Biological evaluation of medical devices – Partly Evaluation and testing within a risk management process", and validated sterilization instructions per the FDA Guidance Document for Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labelling.
The reference predicate K181359 is for substantial equivalence of the Subject Device screw thread, manufacturing workflow, abutment surface treatment and usage. The subject device makes use of the same screw threads as the reference device (K181359) with a difference of the 1-72 unf-2b (1.85mm) and M1.8 screw threads. The screw threads differing with the addition of intermediary screw threads does not impact demonstrating substantial equivalence, and this was shown with static and dynamic compression-bending according to ISO 14801.
In terms of the manufacturing workflow, the subject device makes use of the WorkNC CAM software and a Roland DWX51D milling unit. The reference device (K181359) Makes use of Zenotec CAM and Wieland-Zenotec Select milling unit. While both are different brands, both devices make use of CAM software, communicating with a milling unit. The manufacturing workflow differing with CAM software and milling unit brands does not impact demonstrating substantial equivalence, and this was shown by of software validation, scanning and milling validation, and dynamic compression-bending according to ISO 14801.
The reference device (K163634) is for substantial equivalence of abutment material, surface treatment and packaging methods. The subject device abutments are manufactured from Titanium alloy conforming to ASTM F136 and are color coded by anodizing. The anodization process is the same as that used for the reference device (K163634). Both the subject and the reference device are packaged with the same methods for single use. Thus, the material, surface treatment and packaging methods of the subject device is considered substantially equivalent to that of the reference device.
The reference predicate K111421 is for substantial equivalence of the compatible implant platforms. The subject device is designed to connect directly to the Southern Implants External Hex, Deep Conical and Tri-Nex connection types. While the reference device (K111421) is designed to connect directly to multiple different implant systems, which together encompass the same range of implant platform types as that of the subject device. This, with the addition of Mechanical ISO 14801 Fatigue Testing of all four implant platforms proves substantial equivalence of the compatible implant platforms.
The post height of the subject device is indicated to a minimum of 4.5mm. The primary predicate (K180899) is indicated to a minimum of 5.2mm, while the reference device (K181359) is indicated to a minimum of 4mm. The subject device post height lies between these two predicate minimums and is thus substantially equivalent.
Substantial equivalence of the subject device components in terms of biocompatibility is supported by the fact that materials are identical in formulation, processing, component interactions, and storage conditions to the predicate devices in K163634. Furthermore, biocompatibility testing per the FDA Guidance Document for Use of Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part1: Evaluation and tes…
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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.