K213386 · Titan Manufacturing, Inc. · GEI · Oct 25, 2021 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K213386
Device Name
Titan Manufacturing Bipolar Forceps
Applicant
Titan Manufacturing, Inc.
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Oct 25, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, 3rd-Party Reviewed
Indications for Use
Titan Manufacturing Bipolar Forceps are intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high frequency electrical current.
Device Story
Bipolar forceps; reusable handpiece/active accessory for electrosurgical generator (ESU). Device connects to ESU via bipolar cable and footswitch (not included). Surgeon grasps and manipulates tissue; ESU delivers high-frequency electrical current to coagulate tissue. Used in general surgery; available in various styles (straight, bayonet, etc.), lengths (3.5 to 10.75 inches), and tip sizes (0.2mm to 2.0mm). Constructed of stainless steel or titanium; some models insulated or irrigating. Benefits include precise tissue coagulation and bleeding control. Device is non-sterile; requires cleaning and sterilization before use.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Testing included biocompatibility (ISO 10993-5, -10, -11, -4, USP Rabbit Pyrogen), electrical safety (IEC 60601-2-2), and performance validation (thermal spread, HiPot, continuity, durability).
Technological Characteristics
Reusable bipolar forceps; stainless steel or titanium construction; Kynar (PVDF) insulation coating; epoxy bonding. Dimensions: 3.5-10.75 inches; tip sizes 0.2-2.0mm. Connectivity: 4mm outlet/U.S. 2-pin plug. Sterilization: Pre-vacuum steam. No software/algorithm.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use in general surgical procedures for grasping, manipulating, and coagulating selected tissue in patients requiring electrosurgical intervention.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.
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October 25, 2021
Titan Manufacturing, Inc. % Prithul Bom Regulatory Technology Services, LLC 1000 Westgate Drive Suite #510k Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114
Re: K213386
Trade/Device Name: Titan Manufacturing Bipolar Forceps Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: October 12, 2021 Received: October 13, 2021
Dear Prithul Bom:
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/cdth/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm 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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Sincerely.
Long Chen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K213386
Device Name Titan Manufacturing Bipolar Forceps
Indications for Use (Describe)
Titan Manufacturing Bipolar Forceps are intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high frequency electrical current.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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|X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
Device Name: Titan Manufacturing Bipolar Forceps
| Submission Sponsor: | Titan Manufacturing, Inc. | |
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| Contact Person: | Donald Seavey, President | |
| Address/Phone#/Email: | Owner Operator:<br>1 Rapps Run<br>Malvern, PA 19355<br>610-935-8203<br>don@titanmfg.com | Manufacturing Site:<br>818 Jefferson St<br>Fall River, MA 02721<br>610-935-8203<br>don@titanmfg.com |
| Owner Operator/Manufacturing<br>Site Establishment Registration #s: | 9025545 | 3001452522 |
| Submission Correspondent: | WolfKat Regulatory Consulting, LLC. |
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| Contact Person: | Katrina Fiedler, Founder & Principal Consultant |
| Address/Phone#/Email: | 44 Oxford Drive |
| | East Windsor, NJ 08520 |
| | 609-902-6162 |
| | katrina@wolfkatreg.com |
| Date of Preparation: | October 22, 2021 [REVISED] |
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| Type of Submission: | Traditional 510(k) Premarket Notification |
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| Device Identification | |
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| Trade/Proprietary Name: | Titan Manufacturing Bipolar Forceps |
| Common Name: | Bipolar Forceps |
| Classification Name: | Electrosurgical, Cutting & Coagulation & Accessories |
| Regulation Number: | §878.4400 |
| Product Code: | GEI |
| Review Panel: | General & Plastic Surgery |
| Predicate Devices<br>510(k) # | Product Name | Manufacturer |
|-------------------------------|------------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| K974593 | Semkin Insulated Bipolar Forcep | Titan Manufacturing, Inc. |
| K974594 | Semkin Bipolar Forcep | Titan Manufacturing, Inc. |
| K974595 | Cushing Bayonet Insulated Bipolar Forcep | Titan Manufacturing, Inc. |
These predicates have not been subject to a design-related recall.
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| Reference Device<br>510(k) # | Product Name | Manufacturer |
|------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|
| K121426 | Synergetics Disposable Spetzler Malis Standard<br>Bipolar Forceps | Synergetics |
| K182773 | Faulhaber Pinzetten OHG Single-Use Non-Stick Bipolar<br>Forceps sterile/non-sterile;<br>Faulhaber Pinzetten OHG Single-Use Bipolar Irrigating<br>forceps sterile/non-sterile | Faulhaber Pinzetten OHG |
### Indications For Use
Titan Manufacturing Bipolar Forceps are intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high frequency electrical current.
### Device Description
Titan Manufacturing Bipolar Forcep is a generic electrosurgical device (handpiece)/active accessory that is to be connected through a bipolar cable with the bipolar output of a standard, general electrosurgical generator unit (ESU) and footswitch. The bipolar cable, ESU and footswitch are not part of the subject device, therefore not included in this submission. The subject device is not an electrosurgical vessel sealer system.
Titan Manufacturing Bipolar Forceps are indicated for use in general surgical procedures; designed to grasp, manipulate, and coagulate selected tissue.
Titan Manufacturing Bipolar Forceps are to be connected through a suitable bipolar cable [not supplied by Titan Manufacturing, Inc.] with the bipolar output of a standard, general electrosurgical generator [not supplied by Titan Manufacturing, Inc.]. Coagulation is achieved using electrosurgical energy generated by the electrosurgical generator unit and activated by a footswitch [not supplied by Titan Manufacturing, Inc.].
Titan Manufacturing, Inc., offers an extensive line of precision crafted reusable stainless steel and titanium bipolar forceps in a multitude of handle styles, lengths, and tip sizes. Titan Manufacturing Bipolar Forceps are available in styles such as but not limited to straight and bayonet styles, patterned designs such as but not limited to Semkin, Jewelers, Adson, Scoville-Greenwood, Ti Square Grip, Yargasil, Tenzel, McPherson, and Cozean, etc. Titan Manufacturing offers bipolar forceps in lengths from approximately 3 ½ inches to 10 ¾ inches ; titanium or stainless steel; insulated or non-insulated; irrigating or non-irrigating; straight, curved, angled or coaptation; and varying tip sizes from 0.2mm to 2.0mm. The product line is similar to those offered by other wellestablished bipolar forcep manufacturers [e.g., Codman, Kirwin, Faulhaber Pinzetten, Synergetics (a.k.a. Stryker), etc.].
Titan Manufacturing Bipolar Forceps are reusable medical devices, provided non-sterile and must be cleaned and sterilized prior to use. They are used with the bipolar output for standard, general electrosurgical generators (ESU). The Titan Manufacturing Bipolar Forceps are compatible with
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general electrosurgical generators with 4mm outlets; U.S. 2-pin plugs. Bipolar cables, ESU and footswitch are not part of the subject device.
Titan Manufacturing Bipolar Forceps are available in four (4) general model types in stainless steel or titanium: Non-insulated; Insulated; Non-insulated/Irrigating; and Insulated/Irrigating.
| Comparison [Subject Device vs. Predicate Devices] | | | | | Same or<br>Different |
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| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device | |
| 510(k) Number | K213386 | K974593 | K974594 | K974595 | -- |
| Product Name | Titan Manufacturing<br>Bipolar Forceps | Semkin Insulated<br>Bipolar Forcep | Semkin Bipolar Forcep | Cushing Bayonet,<br>Insulated Bipolar Forcep | -- |
| Manufacturer | Titan<br>Manufacturing, Inc. | Titan<br>Manufacturing, Inc. | Titan<br>Manufacturing, Inc. | Titan<br>Manufacturing, Inc. | SAME |
| Classification | Class II | Class II | Class II | Class II | SAME |
| Subsequent Product<br>Code | GEI | GEI | GEI | GEI | SAME |
| Regulation | 878.4400 | 878.4400 | 878.4400 | 878.4400 | SAME |
| Rx or OTC | Rx | Rx | Rx | Rx | SAME |
| Intended Use | Titan Manufacturing<br>Bipolar Forceps are<br>intended to remove<br>tissue and control<br>bleeding by use of<br>high frequency<br>electrical current. | Semkin Insulated<br>Bipolar Forceps are<br>intended to remove<br>tissue and control<br>bleeding by use of high<br>frequency electrical<br>current. | Semkin Bipolar<br>Forceps are intended to<br>remove tissue and<br>control bleeding by use<br>of high frequency<br>electrical current. | Cushing Bayonet,<br>Insulated Bipolar Forceps<br>are intended to remove<br>tissue and control<br>bleeding by use of high<br>frequency electrical<br>current. | SAME |
| Principles<br>of<br>Operation | Bipolar forceps are<br>designed to grasp,<br>manipulate, and<br>coagulate selected<br>tissue. They are to be<br>connected through a<br>bipolar cable with the<br>bipolar output of an<br>electrosurgical<br>generator.<br>Coagulation is achieved<br>using electrosurgical<br>energy generated by the<br>electrosurgical generator<br>unit (ESU) and activated<br>by a footswitch. | Bipolar forceps are<br>designed to grasp,<br>manipulate, and<br>coagulate selected<br>tissue. They are to be<br>connected through a<br>bipolar cable with the<br>bipolar output of an<br>electrosurgical<br>generator. Coagulation<br>is achieved using<br>electrosurgical energy<br>generated by the<br>electrosurgical<br>generator unit (ESU)<br>and activated by a<br>footswitch. | Bipolar forceps are<br>designed to grasp,<br>manipulate, and<br>coagulate selected<br>tissue. They are to be<br>connected through a<br>bipolar cable with the<br>bipolar output of an<br>electrosurgical<br>generator. Coagulation<br>is achieved using<br>electrosurgical energy<br>generated by the<br>electrosurgical<br>generator unit (ESU)<br>and activated by a<br>footswitch. | Bipolar forceps are designed<br>to grasp, manipulate, and<br>coagulate selected tissue.<br>They are to be connected<br>through a bipolar cable with<br>the bipolar output of an<br>electrosurgical generator.<br>Coagulation is achieved<br>using electrosurgical energy<br>generated by the<br>electrosurgical generator<br>unit (ESU) and activated by<br>a footswitch. | SAME |
| | Bipolar cables, ESU and<br>footswitch are not part<br>of the subject<br>device. | Bipolar cables, ESU<br>and footswitch are not<br>part of the subject<br>device. | Bipolar cables, ESU<br>and footswitch are not<br>part of the subject<br>device. | Bipolar cables, ESU and<br>footswitch are not part of the<br>subject device. | |
| Electrode Type | Bipolar | Bipolar | Bipolar | Bipolar | SAME |
| Physical Dimensions<br>Available | 3 ½ inches to<br>10 ¾ inches in length | 3 ½ inches to<br>10 ¾ inches in length | 3 ½ inches to<br>10 ¾ inches in length | 3 ½ inches to<br>10 ¾ inches in length | SAME |
| Tip Sizes Available | 0.2mm to 2.0mm | 0.2mm to 2.0mm | 0.2mm to 2.0mm | 0.2mm to 2.0mm | SAME |
### Substantial Equivalence Discussion Comparison [Subiect Device vs. Predicate Devices]
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# Substantial Equivalence Discussion Comparison [Subject Device vs. Predicate Devices]
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| | Subject Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device | Predicate Device | Same or<br>Different |
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| | Materials | Stainless Steel or<br>Titanium | Stainless Steel or<br>Titanium | Stainless Steel or<br>Titanium | Stainless Steel or<br>Titanium |
| | | Epoxy | Epoxy | Epoxy | Epoxy |
| | Kynar<br>Insulation Coating<br>[Polyvinylidene<br>Fluoride (PVDF)] | Kynar<br>Insulation<br>Coating<br>[Polyvinylidene<br>Fluoride (PVDF)] | Kynar<br>Insulation<br>Coating<br>[Polyvinylidene<br>Fluoride (PVDF)] | Kynar<br>Insulation Coating<br>[Polyvinylidene Fluoride<br>(PVDF)] | |
| Visual Appearance<br>Insulated Bipolar<br>Forceps | Lighter, semi-gloss,<br>blue-colored<br>insulating coating<br>material | Dark, matte, blue-<br>colored insulating<br>coating material | Dark, matte, blue-<br>colored insulating<br>coating material | Dark, matte, blue-colored<br>insulating coating<br>material | SIMILAR -<br>blue colorant,<br>Kynar |
| Sterilization<br>Recommendations | Pre-Vacuum Steam | Pre-Vacuum Steam | Pre-Vacuum Steam | Pre-Vacuum Steam | SAME |
| Re-usable | YES | YES | YES | YES | SAME |
| Packaging | Bipolar forcep in a<br>propionate clear hard<br>plastic tube with foam<br>insets at both ends<br>packaged in an<br>instrument sturdy box<br>with packaging<br>material to protect the<br>instrument (bipolar<br>forcep) | Bipolar forcep in a<br>propionate clear hard<br>plastic tube with foam<br>insets at both ends<br>packaged in an<br>instrument sturdy box<br>with packaging<br>material to protect the<br>instrument (bipolar<br>forcep) | Bipolar forcep in a<br>propionate clear hard<br>plastic tube with foam<br>insets at both ends<br>packaged in an<br>instrument sturdy box<br>with packaging<br>material to protect the<br>instrument (bipolar<br>forcep) | Bipolar forcep in a<br>propionate clear hard<br>plastic tube with foam<br>insets at both ends<br>packaged in an<br>instrument sturdy box<br>with packaging material<br>to protect the instrument<br>(bipolar forcep) | SAME |
| Biocompatible | YES | YES | YES | YES | SAME |
| <br>Drop Test<br>Cable Connector Type | YES<br>Compatible with U.S.<br>2-pin round plugs | YES<br>Compatible with U.S.<br>2-pin round plugs | YES<br>Compatible with U.S.<br>2-pin round plugs | YES<br>Compatible with U.S. 2-<br>pin round plugs | SAME<br>SAME |
| Electrical Safety<br>Features | HiPot & Continuity<br>Test Dielectric<br>strength insulation;<br>insulated safety plug;<br>Compatible with<br>general<br>electrosurgical<br>generators with 4mm<br>outlets | HiPot & Continuity<br>Test Dielectric strength<br>insulation; insulated<br>safety plug:<br>Compatible with<br>general electrosurgical<br>generators with 4mm<br>outlets | HiPot & Continuity<br>Test Dielectric strength<br>insulation; insulated<br>safety plug;<br>Compatible with<br>general electrosurgical<br>generators with 4mm<br>outlets | HiPot & Continuity Test<br>Dielectric strength<br>insulation; insulated<br>safety plug;<br>Compatible with general<br>electrosurgical generators<br>with 4mm outlets | SAME |
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K213386
Ph: (610) 935-8203 Fx: (610)933-9771 www.titanmfg.com
# Comparison [Subject Device vs. Reference Devices]
| | Subject Device | Reference Device #1 | Reference Device #2 | Same or Different |
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| 510(k) Number | K213386 | K121426 | K182773 | ------------------------- |
| Product Name | Titan Manufacturing<br>Bipolar Forceps | Synergetics Disposable Spetzler<br>Malis Standard Bipolar Forceps | Faulhaber Pinzetten OHG Single-<br>Use Non-Stick Bipolar Forceps<br>sterile/non-sterile;<br>Faulhaber Pinzetten OHG Single-<br>Use Bipolar Irrigating forceps<br>sterile/non-sterile | ------------------------- |
| Manufacturer | Titan<br>Manufacturing, Inc. | Synergetics | Faulhaber Pinzetten OHG | ------------------------- |
| Classification | Class II | Class II | Class II | SAME |
| Product Code | GEI | GEI | GEI | SAME |
| Regulation | 878.4400 | 878.4400 | 878.4400 | SAME |
| Rx or OTC | Rx | Rx | Rx | SAME |
| Intended Use | Titan Manufacturing<br>Bipolar Forceps are<br>intended to remove<br>tissue and control<br>bleeding by use of<br>high frequency<br>electrical current. | The Synergetics Disposable<br>Spetzler-Malis Standard Bipolar<br>Forceps are single use device<br>sold sterile and are intended for<br>use in electrosurgery for<br>coagulation of tissue. | Faulhaber Single Use Non-Stick<br>Bipolar Forceps sterile/non-sterile<br>and Single-Use Non-Stick Bipolar<br>Irrigating Forceps sterile/non-sterile<br>are intended for use by a physician<br>familiar with electrosurgery for<br>bipolar coagulation and irrigation of<br>tissue for general surgery. The<br>bipolar forceps are used with the<br>bipolar output for standard<br>electrosurgical generators.<br>The products are intended for single<br>use and are provided sterile as well<br>as non-sterile.<br>Products supplied non-sterile must<br>be cleaned, disinfected, and<br>sterilized prior to their use by<br>validated cleaning, disinfection, and<br>sterilization process.<br>The bipolar forceps have not been<br>shown to be effective for tubal<br>sterilization or tubal coagulation for<br>sterilization procedures and should<br>not be used for these procedures.<br>The types of surgery intended are:<br>-General surgery<br>-Laryngeal coagulation<br>-Orthopedic coagulation<br>-Thoracic coagulation<br>-Neurosurgical coagulation<br>Gynecological coagulation (except<br>for use in sterilization)<br>-Urological coagulation<br>-Ear, Noe, Throat coagulation. | SIMILAR – Intended<br>use for subject device<br>is general;<br>Subject device is<br>reusable and provided<br>non-sterile. |
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# Comparison [Subject Device vs. Reference Devices]
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| | Subject Device | Reference Device #1 | Reference Device #2 | Same or Different |
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| Principles of<br>Operation | Bipolar forceps are<br>designed to grasp.<br>manipulate, and<br>coagulate selected<br>tissue. They are to be<br>connected through a<br>bipolar cable with<br>the bipolar output of<br>an electrosurgical<br>generator.<br>Coagulation is<br>achieved using<br>electrosurgical<br>energy generated by<br>the electrosurgical<br>generator unit (ESU)<br>and activated by a<br>footswitch.<br>Bipolar cables, ESU<br>and footswitch are<br>not part of the<br>subject device. | Bipolar forceps are designed to<br>grasp, manipulate, and coagulate<br>selected tissue. They are to be<br>connected through a bipolar<br>cable with the bipolar output of<br>an electrosurgical generator.<br>Coagulation is achieved using<br>electrosurgical energy generated<br>by the electrosurgical generator<br>unit (ESU) and activated by a<br>footswitch.<br>Bipolar cables, ESU and<br>footswitch are required for<br>operation, but not provided. | Bipolar forceps are designed to<br>grasp, manipulate, and coagulate<br>selected tissue. They are to be<br>connected through a bipolar cable<br>with the bipolar output of an<br>electrosurgical generator.<br>Coagulation is achieved using<br>electrosurgical energy generated by<br>the electrosurgical generator unit<br>(ESU) and activated by a footswitch.<br>Bipolar cables, ESU and footswitch<br>are required for operation, but not<br>provided. | SAME |
| Electrode Type | Bipolar | Bipolar | Bipolar | SAME |
| Materials | Stainless Steel or<br>Titanium<br>Epoxy<br>Kynar® Insulation<br>Coating<br>[Polyvinylidene<br>Fluoride PVDF)] | Stainless Steel or Titanium<br>Epoxy<br>Insulation Coating<br>[Polyvinylidene Fluoride<br>(PVDF)] | Stainless Steel<br>Epoxy<br>Insulation Coating<br>[Rilsan (Nylon)] | SIMILAR - Brand of<br>PVDF not known for<br>1st cited reference<br>device; Similar<br>insulation coating<br>material for 2nd cited<br>reference device |
| Biocompatible | YES | YES | YES | SAME |
| Cable Connector Type | Compatible with<br>U.S. 2-pin round<br>plugs | Compatible with U.S. 2-pin<br>round plugs | Compatible with U.S. 2-pin round<br>plugs | SAME…
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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.