MIDWEST REPROCESSING CENTER REPROCESSED SCD EXPRESS SLEEVES/ FOOT CUFFS, MIDWEST REPROCESSING CENTER REPROCESSED ALP SLE
K101330 · Midwest Reprocessing Center, LLC · JOW · Aug 27, 2010 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K101330
Device Name
MIDWEST REPROCESSING CENTER REPROCESSED SCD EXPRESS SLEEVES/ FOOT CUFFS, MIDWEST REPROCESSING CENTER REPROCESSED ALP SLE
Applicant
Midwest Reprocessing Center, LLC
Product Code
JOW · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Aug 27, 2010
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.5800
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Midwestern Reprocessing Center reprocessed sleeves/foot garments are intended to be used in the same manner as the predicated devices. They are designed to apply intermittent pneumatic compression to the lower limbs to help prevent deep vein thrombosis in patients at risk. The devices are intended to be used in both the home and institutional settings on patient populations for which these devices are applicable.
Device Story
Reprocessed compression sleeves/foot cuffs; used with external pneumatic controller to provide intermittent, sequentially gradient pressure to lower limbs. Compression collapses veins to force blood toward heart; deflation allows venous refill. Used in home and institutional settings; operated by patients or healthcare providers. Device functions as non-invasive therapy for DVT prevention and venous insufficiency management. Reprocessing restores used OEM devices to original performance specifications.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence consists of functional testing, cleaning validation, and biocompatibility testing to demonstrate that reprocessed devices maintain the performance and safety profile of the original OEM devices.
Technological Characteristics
Pneumatic compression sleeves/foot cuffs. Identical to OEM devices in design, materials, and energy source. Operates via connection to an external pneumatic controller which dictates inflation/deflation sequences and pressure levels. Non-sterile or reprocessed to original specifications.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients at risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and for treatment of venous leg/foot ulcers and edema associated with venous insufficiency. Used as a non-invasive therapeutic method to enhance circulation, reduce wound healing time, and decrease compartmental pressures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A compressible limb sleeve is a device that is used to prevent pooling of blood in a limb by inflating periodically a sleeve around the limb.
{0}------------------------------------------------
# 510(k) Summary
In accordance with 21 CFR Part 807.92, this summary is submitted by: Midwest Midwestern Reprocessing Center, LLC. 3995 Fashion Square Blvd. Suite 11 Saginaw, MI 48603 Phone: (989) 583-4623 Fax: (989) 583-4633
1. Contact Person
Date Prepared: May 10, 2010
Jerome James Consultant Phone: (205) 314-3920 Fax: (205) 314-3959 Email: jerry.james@hygia.net
2. Name of Device
Classification Name: Sleeve, Limb, Compressible Classification Product Code: JOW Common Name: Compressible Limb Sleeve Device Trade or Proprietary Name: Midwestern Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Sleeves/Foot Cuffs
3. Predicate Devices
Corresponding compression sleeves / foot cuffs legally marketed by the follow original equipment manufacturers under the following 510(k)s:
| K992454 | Aircast Sleeves / Foot Cuffs - Aircast, Inc. |
|------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| K974318 | ALP® DVT Sleeves - Healthcare Service and Supply |
| K040511, K040649 | Kendall SCD Express® Sleeves / Foot Cuffs - Tyco<br>Healthcare / Kendall |
| K953648 | Novamedix ImPad® - Novamedix, Ltd. |
| K890938 | SCD™ Sleeves - Kendall Healthcare |
Corresponding reprocessed compression sleeves legally marketed by Hygia Health Services under the following 510(k)s:
.
AUG 2 7 2010
K101330
Pg1082
{1}------------------------------------------------
K101330
pg 2 of 2
| K053575 | Reprocessed Aircast Sleeves / Foot Cuffs |
|---------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| K053575 | Reprocessed ALP® DVT Sleeves |
| K053575 | Reprocessed Kendall SCD Express® Sleeves / Foot<br>Cuffs |
| K021509 | Reprocessed Novamedix ImPad® |
| K012417 | Reprocessed Kendall SCD™ Sleeves |
#### 4. · Device Description
The Midwestern Reprocessing Center reprocessed sleeves/foot garments are compression devices that, when attached to an approved controller, provide intermittent, sequentially gradient pressure to a patient's leg/foot for the prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). As the sleeves/cuffs compress the legs/feet, veins collapse, forcing the blood to move upward towards the heart. After compression, the sleeves/cuffs deflate which allows the veins to reopen and bring oxygenated blood to the region. The inflation and deflation sequence is predetermined by the product's specific controller. The pressure of compression is determined by the controller.
5. Device Intended Use
The Midwestern Reprocessing Center reprocessed sleeves/foot garments are intended to be used in the same manner as the predicated devices. They are designed to apply intermittent pneumatic compression to the lower limbs to help prevent deep vein thrombosis in patients at risk. The devices are intended to be used in both the home and institutional settings on patient populations for which these devices are applicable.
#### 6. Technological Characteristics
The Midwestern Reprocessing Center reprocessed sleeves/foot garments are identical to the original OEM devices in reference to the technological characteristics. The overall designs, materials, energy sources, modes of operation, and performance characteristics are no different than the original devices.
7. Performance Data
Functional Testing, cleaning validation, and biocompatibility testing demonstrates that the reprocessed sleeves/foot cuffs perform as intended and are safe and effective.
#### 8. Conclusion
Based on the assessment of functional testing, cleaning validation, and biocompatibility testing performed. Midwestern Reprocessing Center concludes that the Midwestern Reprocessing Center reprocessed sleeves/foot cuffs are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
{2}------------------------------------------------
### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Image /page/2/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The logo consists of a stylized eagle with three lines forming its body and head. The eagle is facing to the right. The text "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - USA" is arranged in a circular pattern around the eagle.
Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Room -WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Midwest Reprocessing Center c/o Mr. Jerome James Regulatory Consultant 3995 Fashion Square Blvd., Suite 11 Saginaw, MI 48603
AUG 2 7 2010
Re: K101330
Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Aircast Sleeves/Foot Cuffs Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed ALP® DVT Sleeve Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Kendall SCD Express® Sleeves/Foot Cuffs Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Kendall SCD™ Sleeves Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Novamedix ImPad® Regulation Number: 21 CFR §870.5800 Regulation Name: Sleeve, Limb, Compressible Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JOW Dated: May 11, 2010 Received: May 12, 2010
Dear Mr. James:
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.
{3}------------------------------------------------
#### Page 2 - Mr. Jerome James
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.
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 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/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/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm.
Sincerely yours,
Barry D. Zuckerman, M.D.
Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
{4}------------------------------------------------
#### 510(k) Number (if known): K101330
Device Name: Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Aircast Sleeves/Foot Cuffs
Indications For Use:
The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Aircast Sleeves/Foot Cuffs are used in the treatment of venous leg/foot ulcers and edema which are disorders associated with venous insufficiency.
The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Aircast Sleeves/Foot Cuffs are also a noninvasive therapeutic method for prevention of deep vein thrombosis.
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
(Dwision/Sign-Off)
Division of Cardiovas
510(k) Number K101330
Page 1 of ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
{5}------------------------------------------------
510(k) Number (if known): K101330
Device Name: Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed ALP® DVT Sleeve
Indications For Use:
The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed ALP® DVT Sleeve is used as a non-invasive therapeutic method to prevent deep vein thrombosis, and treat venous leg ulcers and edema that result from venous insufficiency.
Prescription Use X (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
{6}------------------------------------------------
510(k) Number (if known): K101330
Device Name: Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Kendall SCD Express® Sleeves/Foot Cuffs
Indications For Use:
The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Kendall SCD Express® Sleeves/Foot Cuffs are used in the treatment of venous leg/foot ulcers and edema which are disorders associated with venous insufficiency.
The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Kendall SCD Express® Sleeves/Foot Cuffs are also a noninvasive therapeutic method for prevention of deep vein thrombosis.
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR .
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
{7}------------------------------------------------
510(k) Number (if known): K101330
Device Name: Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Kendall SCD™ Sleeves
Indications For Use:
The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Kendall SCD™ Sleeve is used in the treatment of venous leg/foot ulcers and edema which are disorders associated with venous insufficiency.
The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Kendall SCD™ Sleeve is also a non-invasive therapeutic method for prevention of deep vein thrombosis.
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter. Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
{8}------------------------------------------------
510(k) Number (if known): K101330
Device Name: Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Novamedix ImPad®
Indications For Use:
The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Novamedix ImPad® is designed to enhance circulation of blood in the venules and arterioles. It is to be used by patients in both the home and institutional settings as a non-invasive therapeutic method to:
- o Prevent deep vein thrombosis
- 0 Reduce wound healing time
- Treat and assist healing of venous leg ulcers O
- o Reduce edema caused by venous insufficiency in the lower extremities
Prescription Use × (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE-CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
{9}------------------------------------------------
Page A - Mr. Jerome James
### K101330
Applicant: Midwest Reprocessing Center 3995 Fashion Square Blvd., Suite 11 Saginaw, MI 48603 Consultant: Jerome James, Senior Consultant Ph: (205)314-3920 x114 Fax: (205)314-3959 Email: jerry.james@hygia.net
Classification: Class II, 870.5800
Product Code: JOW
Common Name: Compressible Limb Sleeve
Device Name: Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Aircast Sleeves/Foot Cuffs Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed ALP® DVT Sleeve Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Kendall SCD Express® Sleeves/Foot Cuffs
> Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Kendall SCD™ Sleeves Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Novamedix ImPad®
| Manufacturer | 510(k) | Models |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Aircast Inc. | K992454 | 3010, 3010-5, 3010-PL, 3012, 3012-5, 3012-PL, 3015, 3015-5, 3015-PL, 3016, 3016-5, 3016-PL |
| Healthcare Services and<br>Supply<br>(Currie Medical ALP®<br>DVT Sleeves) | K974318 | ALP-1, ALP-2, ALP-2XL, ALP-3, ALP-3(S), ALP-4, PVA-1, PVA-2 |
| Kendall & Kendall SCD<br>Sleeves & Express<br>Sleeves/Foot Cuffs<br>(Tyco Healthcare) | K890938,<br>K040511,<br>K040649 | 5065, 5075, 5107, 5329, 5330, 5345, 5480, 5489, 5897, 5898, 5329-M, 5489-M, 5330-M, 5345-M, 5480-M, 9529, 9789, 9530, 9545, 9780, 5046, 5048, 5057, 5059 |
| Novamedix ImPad<br>(Novamedix) | K953648 | |
### Indications for Use (IFU)
- 1. The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Aircast Sleeves/Foot Cuffs are used in the treatment of venous leg/foot ulcers and edema which are disorders associated with venous insufficiency.
{10}------------------------------------------------
KI01330 Page & - Mr. Jerome James
> The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Aircast Sleeves/Foot Cuffs are also a noninvasive therapeutic method for prevention of deep vein thrombosis.
- 2. The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed ALP® DVT Sleeve is used as a non-invasive therapeutic method to prevent deep vein thrombosis, and treat venous leg ulcers and edema that result from venous insufficiency.
- 3. The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Kendall SCD Express® Sleeves/Foot Cuffs are used in the treatment of venous legfoot ulcers and edema which are disorders associated with venous insufficiency.
The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Kendall SCD Express® Sleeves/Foot Cuffs are also a noninvasive therapeutic method for prevention of deep vein thrombosis.
- 4. The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Kendall SCD™ Sleeve is used in the treatment of venous leg/foot ulcers and edema which are disorders associated with venous insufficiency.
The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Kendall SCD™ Sleeve is also a non-invasive therapeutic method for prevention of deep vein thrombosis.
- 5. The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Novamedix ImPad® is designed to enhance circulation of blood in the venules and arterioles. It is to be used by patients in both the home and institutional settings as a non-invasive therapeutic method to:
- Prevent deep vein thrombosis o
- o Reduce wound healing time
- Treat and assist healing of venous leg ulcers o
- Reduce edema caused by venous insufficiency in the lower extremities o
{11}------------------------------------------------
Page 3 - Mr. Jerome James
### K101330
Applicant: Midwest Reprocessing Center 3995 Fashion Square Blvd., Suite 11 Saginaw, MI 48603 Consultant: Jerome James, Senior Consultant Ph: (205)314-3920 x114 Fax: (205)314-3959 Email: jerry.james@hygia.net
Classification: Class II, 870.5800
Product Code: JOW
Common Name: Compressible Limb Sleeve
Device Name: Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Venodyne Sleeves Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Venodyne Foot Cuffs Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed CTC VasoPress Compression Sleeves Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Nutech® Combo Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Nutech® Calf Wrap Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Nutech® Foot Wrap Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Huntleigh Flowtron® Single Pulse DVT Sleeves
Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Huntleigh Foot Wrap
| Manufacturer | 510(k) | Models | |
|------------------|---------------------------------|-----------------------------------|------------------------------------|
| Venodyne Sleeves | K011318,<br>K001802,<br>K930526 | V3012, V3014, V3022, V3026, V6010 | |
| | CTC VasoPress | K061967,<br>K061814,<br>K000147 | VP 501M, VP 501L, VP 530M, VP 530L |
| | | Huntleigh<br>Healthcare Inc. | K881632 |
| Nutech | | | K981311,<br>K944567 |
#### Indications for Use (IFU)
- The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Venodyne Sleeves are used in the treatment of venous 1. leg ulcers and edema which are disorders associated with venous insufficiency.
The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Venodyne Sleeves are also a noninvasive therapeutic method for prevention of deep vein thrombosis.
- 2. The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Venodyne Foot Cuffs are used in the treatment of venous leg/foot ulcers and edema which are disorders associated with venous insufficiency.
{12}------------------------------------------------
### Page 4 - Mr. Jerome James
The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Venodyne Foot Cuffs are also a noninvasive therapeutic method for prevention of deep vein thrombosis.
- 3. The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed CTC VasoPress Compression Sleeves are used as a noninvasive therapeutic method to prevent deep vein thrombosis, and treat venous leg ulcers and edema that result from venous insufficiency.
- 4. The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Nutech® Combo is used as a non-invasive therapeutic method by patients in the home or institutional setting in order to:
- Prevent deep vein thrombosis O'
- o Reduce wound healing time
- o Treat and assist healing of venous leg ulcers
- O Reduce edema caused by venous insufficiency in the lower extremities
- 5. The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Nutech® Calf Wrap is used as a non-invasive therapeutic method to be used by patients in the home or institutional setting in order to:
- o Prevent deep vein thrombosis
- Reduce wound healing time o
- ಂ Treat and assist healing of venous leg ulcers
- Reduce edema caused by venous insufficiency in the lower extremities 0
- 6. The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Nutech® Foot Wrap is designed to enhance circulation of blood in the venules and arterioles. It is to be used by patients in both the home and institutional settings as a non-invasive therapeutic method to prevent:
- o Deep vein thrombosis
- o Reduce wound healing time
- Treat and assist healing of venous leg ulcers ಂ
- o Reduce edema caused by venous insufficiency in the lower extremities
- o Decrease compartmental pressures
- 7. The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Huntleigh Flowtron® Single Pulse DVT Sleve is used as a non-invasive therapeutic method to prevent deep vein thrombosis, and treat venous leg ulcers and edema that result from venous insufficiency.
- 8. The Midwest Reprocessing Center Reprocessed Huntleigh Foot Wrap is designed to enhance circulation of blood in the venules and arterioles. It is to be used by patients in both the home and institutional settings as a non-invasive therapeutic method to prevent:
- o Deep vein thrombosis
- o Reduce wound healing time
- 0 Treat and assist healing of venous leg ulcers
- Reduce edema caused by venous insufficiency in the lower extremities O
- Decrease compartmental pressures 0
(K101330)
Predicate graph will load when search results are available.
Embedding visualization will load when search results are available.
PDF viewer will load when search results are available.
Loading panels...
Select an item from Submissions
Click any panel, subpart, regulation, product code, or device to see details here.
Section Matches
Results will appear here.
Product Code Matches
Results will appear here.
Special Control Matches
Results will appear here.
Loading collections...
Loading
My Alerts
You will receive email notifications based on the filters and frequency you set for each alert.
Sort by:
Create Alert
Search Filters
Agent Token
Create a read-only bearer token for Claude, ChatGPT, or other agents that can call HTTP APIs.
Copy this now. It will not be shown again.
Connected apps
Apps you authorized through browser sign-in. Disconnecting revokes their access immediately.
Learn the FDA Browser
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
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.