deepLive is intended to be used as a non-invasive imaging tool in the evaluation of external human tissue microstructure by providing three-dimensional, cross-sectional and en-face real-time depth visualization for assessment by physicians to support in forming a clinical judgment.
Device Story
deepLive is a mobile, cart-based Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) system used in clinical settings. It consists of a touchscreen interface, a handheld probe containing an interferometric microscope and OCT camera, and a central power unit (CPU). The physician places the probe tip in contact with the patient's skin to acquire real-time, three-dimensional, cross-sectional, and en-face images of tissue microstructure. The system processes these inputs to provide visual data on the touchscreen, assisting physicians in forming clinical judgments. The device is operated by healthcare professionals. It includes remote connectivity via TeamViewer for maintenance and software updates, and Synology Drive for data retrieval.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Safety and performance were established through bench testing, including product requirements testing, software integration testing, cybersecurity testing, usability testing, and biological evaluation. Testing confirmed compliance with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, EN 60825-1, EN 62471, ASTM D4169-22, and ISO 10993-1.
Technological Characteristics
Mobile cart-based OCT system. Uses 800 nm near-infrared light source. Features 1.3μm lateral resolution and 1.1μm axial resolution. Connectivity via USB and remote access software. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, EN 60825-1, EN 62471, ASTM D4169-22, ISO 10993-1. Software runs on Windows Enterprise LTSC.
Indications for Use
Indicated for non-invasive imaging and evaluation of external human tissue microstructure in patients, for use by physicians to support clinical judgment.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system is a device intended to project a pulsed sound beam into body tissue to determine the depth or location of the tissue interfaces and to measure the duration of an acoustic pulse from the transmitter to the tissue interface and back to the receiver. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A biopsy needle guide kit intended for use with an ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
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July 9, 2024
DAMAE Medical % Rory Carrillo Regulatory Consultant Cosm 45 Bartlett St. San Francisco, California 94110
Re: K240610
Trade/Device Name: deepLive Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1560 Regulation Name: Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: NOO Dated: May 28, 2024 Received: May 28, 2024
Dear Rory Carrillo:
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.
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"
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(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 OS 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 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-reportingcombination-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.
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-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about mediation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/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-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/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,
#### Jessica Carr -S
Jessica Carr, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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#### Indications for Use
Submission Number (if known)
K240610
Device Name
deepLive
Indications for Use (Describe)
deepLive is intended to be used as a non-invasive imaging tool in the evaluation of external human tissue microstructure by providing three-dimensional, cross-sectional and en-face real-time depth visualization for assessment by physicians to support in forming a clinical judgment.
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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# K240610
# 510(k) Summary
### General Information
| 510(k) Sponsor | DAMAE Medical |
|-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| Address | 14 Rue Sthrau<br>Paris, France<br>75013 |
| Correspondence Person | Rory A. Carrillo<br>Regulatory Consultant |
| Contact Information | Email: rory@cosmhq.com<br>Phone: 415-580-0916 |
| Date Prepared | February 29, 2024 |
#### Proposed Device
| Proprietary Name | deepLive OSP12 |
|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name | deepLive |
| Classification Name | System, Imaging, Optical Coherence Tomography (Oct) |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 892.1560 |
| Regulation Name | Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system |
| Product Code | NQQ |
| Regulatory Class | II |
#### Predicate Device
| Proprietary Name | VivoSight Dx Topical OCT System |
|------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| Premarket Notification | K153283 |
| Classification Name | System, Imaging, Optical Coherence Tomography (Oct) |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 892.1560 |
| Regulation Name | Ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system |
| Product Code | NQQ |
| Regulatory Class | II |
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#### Device Description
deepLive was designed for an easy integration into clinical practices. The device is composed of:
- A. A mobile cart, allowing the user to move the whole device and including a cart tablet for accessories.
- B. A touchscreen, fixed on the cart mast, displaying the software interfaces to the user.
- C. A hand-held probe, integrating the LC-OCT imaging system (interferometric microscope, OCT camera). The probe is connected to the CPU front panel by a sheathed cable bundle, and stored in a dedicated probe-holder fixed on the cart tablet. The probe is the interface between the device, the doctor and the patient: its measuring head (tip) must be positioned in contact with the patient's skin.
- D. A central power unit (CPU), mounted on the cart, integrating various imaging and electronic peripherals (laser, computer, electronic cards, drivers, power supplies, etc.), driving and powering the imaging probe.
- E. A software running on the device's computer, which controls the components of the system, acquires and processes images, and provides user interfaces for performing examinations and managing data.
deepLive hardware interfaces are located on the front-panel of the CPU. Input/output connections include:
- 1 Display port to connect the screen
- · 3 USB ports to connect external drives (Wifi key, hard drive disk, etc.)
deepLive software runs on a computer embedded in the CPU of the device. The computer uses Windows Enterprise LTSC operating system. The software executable and all dynamic libraries needed for program execution are deployed at a specific location in the file system.
The secured access to the computer operating system, deepLive software and data folders are managed by Windows sessions authentication system. The computer hosting deepLive is also likely to have applications installed by DAMAE Medical:
- · Synology Drive: used to retrieve device data for maintenance and software improvement purposes.
- TeamViewer: remote control software used for software manual update and software issues solving.
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## Indications for Use
deepLive is intended to be used as a non-invasive imaging tool in the evaluation of external human tissue microstructure by providing three-dimensional, cross-sectional and en-face real-time depth visualization for assessment by physicians to support in forming a clinical judgment.
| Feature/<br>Function | Proposed Device<br>deepLive | Predicate Device:<br>VivoSight Dx (K153283) | Substantially<br>Equivalent |
|---------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|
| Indications<br>for<br>Use | deepLive is intended to be<br>used as a non-invasive<br>imaging tool in the evaluation<br>of external human tissue<br>microstructure by providing<br>three-dimensional,<br>cross-sectional and en-face<br>real-time depth visualization<br>for assessment by physicians<br>to support in forming a clinical<br>judgment. | VivoSight Dx is a Multi-Beam<br>Optical Coherence Tomography<br>(OCT) system indicated for use<br>in the two-dimensional,<br>cross-sectional, real-time<br>imaging of external tissues of<br>the human body. | Yes |
| Measurement<br>Technology | Optical Coherence Tomography | Optical Coherence Tomography | Yes |
| Near Infrared<br>Wavelength<br>(700-1400mm) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lite Source<br>Wavelength | 800 nm | 1305 nm | Yes |
| Frame rate (fps) | B-scan: 8 fps<br>A-scan : 8 fps | 5fps | Yes |
| Lateral resolution | 1.3μm | 7.5 μm | Yes |
| Axial resolution | 1.1μm | 10 μm | Yes |
| Lateral Scanning<br>Range | 1.2 mm | 6 mm | Yes |
| Axial Scanning<br>Range | 0.5mm | 1 mm | Yes |
| Optical Safety | Class 1 | Class 1 | Yes |
#### Substantial Equivalence
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### Performance Testing
Safety and performance of the deepLive device have been evaluated and verified in accordance with product and software specifications and applicable performance standards through verification, validation, nonclinical performance, and safety testing. Product requirements testing was performed to test the device requirements at the product level. Test cases covered general product functionality, hardware functionality, accuracy of measurement methods, labeling, manufacturability, maintenance, and packaging & environmental conditions.
Software integration testing was performed to test requirements defined in the software specifications documents. These tests covered both the integration of unitary software bricks, as well as the verification of the functional requirements and non-functional constraints of the complete software system. This also includes cybersecurity test that cybersecurity risk control measures are correctly implemented at the product level.
Validation testing was performed to validate the finished product and leveraged several validation tests including user requirements testing, usability testing, biological evaluation testing, and nonclinical evaluation. Safety testing was performed in accordance with the following standards:
- IEC 60601-1:2005 Medical Electrical Equipment Part 1: General requirements for basic . safety and essential performance
- IEC 60601-1-2:2014 Medical electrical equipment Part 1-2: General requirements for . basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances Requirements and tests
- EN 60825-1 :2014 Safety of laser products Part 1: Equipment classification and ● requirements
- EN 62471:2008 Photobiological Safety of lamps and lamp systems ●
- ASTM D4169-22 Distribution cycle 12 (road and air modes) Assurance level II ●
- ISO 10993-1:2018 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 1: Evaluation and ● testing within a risk management process
Verification, validation, nonclinical performance, and safety test results established that the device meets its design requirements and indications for use, that it is as safe and as effective as the predicate device, and that no new questions of safety and effectiveness have been raised.
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### Conclusion
Based on the information submitted in this premarket notification, and based on the indications for use, technological characteristics and performance testing, the deepLive device raises no new questions of safety and effectiveness and is substantially equivalent to the predicate device in terms of safety, efficacy, and performance.
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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.