K100551 · Haldor Advanced Technologies, Ltd. · LWH · Aug 12, 2010 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K100551
Device Name
ORLOCATE SYSTEM MODEL ORL 100
Applicant
Haldor Advanced Technologies, Ltd.
Product Code
LWH · General Hospital
Decision Date
Aug 12, 2010
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2740
Device Class
Class 1
Indications for Use
The ORLocate™ system is indicated for use in recording and counting the number of RFID-tagged surgical sponges, laparotomy sponges, towels and other tagged items used during surgical procedures in which counting is required. In addition, the product is indicated for providing a non-invasive means of detecting retained RFID-tagged surgical sponges, towels and other tagged items within a surgical site, as an adjunctive detection method to current surgical counting systems and methods.
Device Story
ORLocate™ is an RFID-based surgical item tracking system. It utilizes passive RFID tags (13.56 MHz, ISO 15693) attached to surgical sponges, gauzes, pads, towels, and manual surgical instruments. The system consists of a cart with integrated antennas. Before surgery, the system scans items to create an inventory. During the procedure, the system performs automatic inventory counts every 5 minutes or upon user request; it also supports manual entry for untagged items. At the end of the procedure, the system provides a final count. If items are missing, a mobile antenna is used to scan the surgical site to locate retained items. The system is used in the operating room by surgical staff. It provides real-time inventory data to assist in preventing retained surgical items, thereby improving patient safety.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included biocompatibility of tagged items, tag attachment strength (pull tests), software validation under simulated use, system interference with other OR equipment, and X-ray detection compatibility. Electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility were verified per IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-2 standards. Results demonstrated that the system accurately counts items in the presence of body fluids and provides a reliable adjunctive method for detecting retained items.
Technological Characteristics
System comprises a cart with computer, processing units, and antennas. Uses passive RFID tags (13.56 MHz, ISO 15693). Tags are sewn to sponges/gauzes or attached to instruments. Connectivity includes antenna-to-cart integration. Electrical safety per IEC 60601-1:1988/A1:1991/A2:1995 and EN 60601-1:1990/A1:1993/A2:1995/A3:1996. EMC per IEC 60601-1-2:2007. Software performs automated inventory counting and tracking.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in surgical procedures requiring the counting of surgical sponges, laparotomy sponges, towels, and other RFID-tagged items. Provides a non-invasive adjunctive method for detecting retained RFID-tagged items within a surgical site.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A surgical sponge scale is a nonelectrically powered device used to weigh surgical sponges that have been used to absorb blood during surgery so that, by comparison with the known dry weight of the sponges, an estimate may be made of the blood lost by the patient during surgery.
RF Surgical Systems Inc. detection system (K062642)
SurgiCount Medical, Inc. Safety-Sponge System (K060076)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# K10055 I
AUG 122 2010
#### IV. 510(K) SUMMARY
# 510(k) SUMMARY (21 CFR 807.92) ORLocate™ System
510(k) Owner:
Haldor Advanced Technologies Ltd. 2 Habanai st., Hod Hasharon, 45319 Israel Tel: +972 9 788 5867 Fax: +972 9 788 5861
Sarit Gal-Rom Gelbart Contact Person: Regulatory Consultant H.M.Da Consulting & Development Ltd. Tel +972 523 599 870 Email: sarit.gelbart@gmail.com
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Morr Avissara Product Manager Haldor Advanced Technologies Ltd. Tel: +972 52 868 5650 Email: morr.avissara@haldor-tech.com
Feb. 20th 2010 Date Prepared:
Name:
ORLocate™ System Trade Name:
Surgical Items Counting System Common:
Surgical sponge counter, Class I, 21 CFR 880.2740, LWH Classification
> Nonabsorbable gauze for internal use, Class I, 21 CFR 878.4450, GDY
- Predicate Clearcount Medical SmartSponge K071355 RF Surgical Systems Inc. detection system, K062642 Devices: SurgiCount Medical, Inc. Safety-Sponge System, K060076
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Device Description: Haldor ORLocate™ system is an RFID system providing a solution that enables the enumeration of sponges and surgical manual instruments, utilizing passive tags for keeping track of the items during surgery and to identify counting problems. In addition, the system provides a non-invasive means of locating retained surgical items within a surgical site.
The submission consists of the ORLocate™ system which includes: cart and antennas. Additionaly the submission includes accessories which are: associated single use surgical sponges, gauzes, pads and surgical towels each fitted with a uniquely coded RFID tag and uniquely coded RFID tag used for surgical instruments. The RF frequency the system uses is 13.56 MHz according to ISO 15693.
The system supplies also a semi-automatic application to help in counting untagged items, the count information is first entered manually and the calculations are automatic.
From this point on the system cart and antennas will be referred to as the "ORLocate™ system," sponges fitted with Haldor RFID tag will be referred to as "RFID tagged sponge" or "RFID tagged item" and a manual surgical instrument fitted with Haldor RFID tag will be referred to as "RFID tagged surgical instrument" or "RFID tagged item" too.
The system detects each RFID tagged item placed on top of the system antennas prior to surgery and creates an inventory of all sponges (e.g. gauzes, pads) and instruments. The user can also register new items during surgery and the inventory is updated automatically after the new items are scanned in an RFID antenna. The system performs automatic count of all inventory every 5 minutes and also performs count upon user request.
At the end of the procedure, final counts are provided by the system and in the case that any items are missing the mobile antenna may be used to search the surgical site for the retained RFID tagged item.
Intended Use:
The ORLocate™ system is indicated for use in recording and counting the number of RFID-tagged surgical sponges, laparotomy sponges, towels and other tagged items used during surgical procedures in which counting is required. In addition, the product is indicated for providing a non-invasive means of detecting retained RFID-tagged surgical sponges, towels and other tagged items within a surgical site, as an adjunctive detection method to current surgical counting systems and methods.
The indications are similar to those of the predicate device ClearCount SmartSponge system: "for use in counting and recording the number of RFID tagged surgical sponges, laparatomy sponges and towels used during surgical procedures." The
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indications are also similar to those of the predicate device RF Surgical Systems Inc. Detection System: "intended to provide a non-invasive means of locating retained surgical sponges, gauze and other tagged items within a surgical site."
Technological Characteristics:
The ORLocate™ System is analogous to the predicate devices. Similar to the ClearCount SmartSponge System and the RF Surgical Systems Inc. Detection System, the system is comprised of a cart that contains the computer, processing units and connected antennas which can detect tags via a specific radio frequency signal. The tags are attached to surgical sponges and surgical instruments to enable the enumeration of the items. The RFID tag is securely sewn to each sponge, gauze or towel in the same manner as in the ClearCount SmartSponge System. A second type of RFID tag is securely attached to surgical instruments The mobile antenna in RF Surgical and the ORLocate™ system can read the tag signal through blood, bodily fluids and the body wall.
The customized software program, similar to the predicate software for the ClearCount SmartSponge System, uses the scanned and recorded information to count the number of items at the beginning of a surgical procedure, during and then again before surgical closure. A count can be obtained on demand from the computer and locates each item in antenna range. The count at the end of the surgery can be helpful in determining if any sponges are missing and may still be inside a patient.
Non-Clinical Performance Data:
Non-clinical testing included demonstrating performance of system and tagged items in laboratory tests. Tests demonstrated biocompatibility of tagged items, and permanent attachment of the tags to both sponges and instruments. The validated software functioned as intended under simulated use, properly counting sponges in body fluids. Test results also demonstrate the RFID tagged sponges and instruments are as safe as the predicate devices and the software installed on the system cart computer provides an added measure of safety and effectiveness to current methods of sponge and instrument counting presently used in the surgical and clinical environments. Pertinent testing done on this device include: system interference with operating room devices, ORLocate sponge X-ray detection, ORLocate Tag pull test, counting accuracy test, electromagnetic compatibility testing per IEC 60601-1-2:2007 and electrical safety testing per IEC 60601-1:1988 + A1:1991 + A2:1995 and EN 60601-1:1990 + A1:1993 + A2:1995 + A3:1996. The testing supports a determination of substantial equivalence to products and technologies previously cleared by FDA.
Conclusions:
the ORLocate system and accessories are In conclusion, substantially equivalent to the predicate devices identified. In addition, non-clinical performance data and test results demonstrate
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Haldor Advanced Technologies, Ltd. % H.M.Da Consulting and Development Sarit Gelbart Gal-Rom 107 Shavey Tzion Pardes Hanna 37052 Israel
Re: K100551
Trade/Device Name: ORLocate™ system Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2740 -Regulation Name: Surgical sponge scale Regulatory Class: I Product Code: LWH Dated: June 17, 2010 Received: June 23, 2010
Dear Sarit Gelbart Gal-Rom:
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 I! (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.
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
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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/CDRH/CDRHOffices/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,
Mark A. Mellhess
Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Surgical. Orthopedic and Restorative Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### INDICATIONS FOR USE STATEMENT III.
## Indications for Use
AUG 122 2010
510(k) Number (if known): New Submission
Device Name: ORLocate™ system
Indication for use: The ORLocate™ system is indicated for use in recording and counting the number of RFID-tagged surgical sponges, laparotomy sponges, towels and other tagged items used during surgical procedures in which counting is required. In addition, the product is indicated for providing a non-invasive means of detecting retained RFID-tagged surgical sponges, towels and other tagged items within a surgical site, as an adjunctive detection method to current surgical counting systems and methods.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use AND/OR (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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Daniel Knaefoeluxm
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Surgical. Orthopedic, and Restorative Devices
510(k) Number K100551
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.