K123429 · Gyrus Acmi, Inc. · GEI · Apr 5, 2013 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K123429
Device Name
OLYMPUS ENERGY POWER SYSTEM (EPS)
Applicant
Gyrus Acmi, Inc.
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Apr 5, 2013
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The system, including Image Guided Surgery compatibility, and optional Suction console, is intended for cutting, coagulation, drilling, debriding, and removal of bone, and soft and hard tissue in general ENT, Sinus / Rhinology, Nasopharyngeal / Laryngology, and Head & Neck procedures. Specific procedures and applications would include: Sinus / Rhinology: FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) Including Endoscopic approaches to: Polypectomy, Ethmoidectomy, Sphenoidectomy, Maxillary Antrostomy, Uncinectomy, Frontal Sinusotomy Septal Spur removal Endoscopic DCR Trans-sphenoidal procedures specifically to create access through the sinuses to the Pituitary, Skull base, and CSF leak repair Turbinate Reduction / Turbinoplasty Including sub mucosal resection Nasopharyngeal / Laryngeal: Adenoidectomy / Tonsillectomy Laryngeal procedures for Recurrent respiratory papilloma, Lesion de-bulking, Polypectomy Head & Neck: Soft tissue shaving
Device Story
DIEGO ELITE is a multi-functional surgical system for ENT procedures. Inputs include user-selected settings (mode, power, speed, irrigation) via touchscreen console and footswitch activation. System transforms electrical energy into mechanical rotation for microdebridement and RF energy for monopolar/bipolar coagulation. Outputs include tissue resection, bone drilling, and coagulation at the disposable blade/burr tip. Used in OR by surgeons; integrates with IGS (Image Guided Surgery) systems for real-time tracking. Optional powered suction module replaces facility suction. Disposable blades/burrs contain capacitors for automatic system recognition and default setting configuration. Benefits include improved fluid pathway, declogging features, and consolidated IGS connectivity, reducing need for multiple handpieces.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical testing conducted. Evidence provided via non-clinical bench testing (electrical safety per IEC 60601-1/2-2, mechanical performance, biocompatibility per ISO 10993-1, shelf-life stability) and preclinical evaluations (ex vivo bovine tissue, cadaver, and porcine in vivo models). Preclinical studies confirmed performance in cutting, coagulation, suction, and ergonomics compared to predicates.
Technological Characteristics
Reusable electrosurgical generator/drill console (max 40W). Features: touchscreen interface, peristaltic irrigation pump, air bubble sensor. Handpiece: reusable motor module (MDU) with sterile disposable blades/burrs/tubesets. Energy: Monopolar (390kHz damped sinusoid) and Bipolar (470kHz carrier). Connectivity: IGS array integration, footswitch, optional suction module. Materials: ISO 10993-1 compliant. Sterilization: EO for disposables; manual cleaning/disinfection for reusable components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing ENT, sinus, rhinology, nasopharyngeal, laryngology, and head/neck surgical procedures requiring cutting, coagulation, drilling, debriding, or removal of bone and soft/hard tissue. No specific age or gender contraindications provided.
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.
Predicate Devices
Gyrus ACMI Diego® RF Powered Dissector & Drill System (K034004)
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K123429
Traditional 510(k) Notification November 2012
## 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness Gyrus ACMI, Inc. DIEGO ELITE
5 2013 APR
#### General Information
Manufacturer:
Gyrus ENT, L.L.C. (a subsidiary of Gyrus ACMI, Inc., an Olympus company) 2925 Appling Road Bartlett , TN 38113 Phone: 1-800-262-3540 Fax: 1-901-373-0237
Southborough, MA 01772-2104
Establishment Registration Number:
510(k) Submitter:
Establishment Registration Number:
Contact Person:
Dolan Mills Specialist, Regulatory Affairs
3003790304
Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
136 Turnpike Rd.
1037007
Date Prepared:
November 6, 2012
Device Description
Classification Name:
ENT Electric or Pneumatic Surgical Drill Electrosurgical Cutting & Coagulation Device and Accessories Class 2
| Electrosurgical System<br>21 CFR 878.4400<br>General and Plastic Surgery<br>Panel<br>GEI | Drill System<br>21 CFR 874.4250<br>Ear, Nose, Throat<br>ERL | Suction Pump<br>21 CFR 878.4780<br>General and Plastic Surgery<br>Panel<br>JCX |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Stereotaxic Instrument | Bur, Ear, Nose & Throat | Tray, Surgical Instrument |
| 21 CFR 882.4560 | 21 CFR 874.4140 | 21 CFR 878.4800 |
| Neurology | Ear, Nose & Throat | General & Plastic Surgery |
| HAW | EQJ | FSM |
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Traditional 510(k) Notification November 2012
Project Name:
Trade Name(s):
Generic/Common Name:
EPS. PKD2 System / Bullitt (09-016)
DIEGO ELITE
Electrical Surgical Drill / Shaver or Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories, Suction Pump, Stereotaxic Instrument, Burs, Instrument Tray
#### Predicate Devices
| Gyrus ACMI Diego® RF Powered Dissector & Drill System: | K034004 |
|--------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| Gyrus ACMI Diego® Starlink with IGS | K030343 |
| Covidien ValleyLab Force FX | K944602 |
| Gyrus ACMI DTAD | K121678 |
| Olympus KV-5 Powered Suction Pump | K011725 |
#### Product Description
The DIEGO ELITE system is the second generation of the RF Diego® system cleared under K034004. The second generation system offers many improvements over the previous system. The DIEGO ELITE includes a power console with touchscreen, footswitch, reusable handpiece, image guided surgery compatibility, an optional powered suction pump, single use disposable accessories and interchangeable burrs / blades and electrosurgical blades. This second generation device adds monopolar capability, disposable sensing technology, improved blades. improved fluid pathway, a more durable reusable handpiece, a premium tubeset with a declog feature and IGS connector, and a powered suction pump that is an optional accessory that can be used to replace the standard facility suction.
#### Technological Characteristics
The DIEGO ELITE console is a reusable, non-sterile electrosurgical generator and electrical drill system that features monopolar and bipolar cutting and coagulation modes. The maximum output power is 40 W. The console controls operational and performance aspects of the reusable motor module (MDU) handpiece and the suction module.
The front side of the console features a touch screen interface that displays the connection status of accessories. It is also used to show and modify the output settings, such as mode, output power, speed, and irrigation. The front panel has a socket for the MDU, a socket for a neutral electrode, and a socket for the footswitch. The front of the console has a power switch. The console recognizes which
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accessories and peripherals are connected and displays default settings and any needed warning indicators. After default settings are loaded, the user may adjust settings as desired. The touch screen also has a menu button that controls various functions and settings.
The side panel offers a peristaltic irrigation pump and irrigant sensing section. The irrigation line is loaded through an air bubble sensor section and then through the irrigation pump. The sensing section identifies when the irrigation line is empty and displays a warning on the touch screen.
The rear panel offers a channel and clamping mechanism to load the console onto a standard IV pole. The rear panel also contains the mains disconnect, grounding post, connection socket for the optional powered suction pump, service port, and back panel labeling. Ventilation holes are in the rear and bottom panel.
The DIEGO ELITE includes an optional suction module that connects to the main controller and can replace the standard facility suction system. The suction system can only be used with the main console.
Application Modes:
Microdebrider only:
- o Variable or Constant Speed - selected by user
- . Rotation of inner blade - Oscillate, Forward
Monopolar Coagulation:
- . Crest Factor (CF): 4.3
- · CF is a description of the waveform
- t 390kHz damped sinusoid, everv 36 kHz
Bipolar Coagulation:
- . Crest Factor (CF): 2.1 at rated load
- o CF is a description of the waveform
- . Carrier Frequency: 470 KHz
The DIEGO ELITE handpiece consists of the non-sterile reusable MDU (reusable portion of the handpiece), the sterile disposable blade / burr, and the sterile disposable suction tube connector. The entire fluid pathway is contained in the disposable sections. All electrosurgical leads are contained within the MDU and the monopolar and bipolar disposable blades. The MDU is connected to the console for control. the irrigation tube line is connected through the pump and then the irrigant source. The suction tube is connected to either the facility standard suction, or the optional powered suction pump via a fluid collection canister. The monopolar or bipolar effect is limited to the disposable blade tip, and activation is controlled by the surgeon by pressing a coag button on the top of the blade nosecone.
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The system footswitch connects to the console and is used to control microdebridement only. The footswitch also offers a toggle switch on either side of the pedal that can toggle the shaver blade cutting window open or closed when the blade is stopped.
The system blades and burrs are offered in similar working lengths and geometries as the predicate Gyrus ACMI Diego® system, and they include a capacitor that is used to determine the disposable "family" to which it belongs and establish the proper default settings and features that go along with that family.
Image Guided Surgery (IGS) instrumentation / array allows the blades and burrs to be tracked in real time in the surgical field. IGS compatibility is accomplished by moving the connector from the predicate Diego® Starlink handpiece to the top of the premium tubeset connector. This allows for the elimination of an additional handpiece for IGS. The IGS connector (boss) and assembled MDU handpiece is functionally equivalent to the predicate Starlink handpiece, and it will continue to accept the BrainLab AG IGS equipment.
#### Material
The DIEGO ELITE uses similar patient-contacting materials that are utilized in the predicate devices, as well as other legally marketed devices manufactured by Gyrus ACMI.
The DIEGO ELITE patient contacting items are classified in accordance with ISO 10993-1, as an external communicating, tissue/bone/dentin device for limited exposure (<24hrs.). ISO10993-1 and FDA Blue Book memo #G95-1 guidelines recommend that these direct patient contact parts have supporting data for cytotoxicity, sensitization and irritation. Full biocompatibility testing (Cytotoxicity, sensitization, and irritation) to ISO10993-1 for the device category was completed and is available for patient contacting materials.
Based on the material assessment, patient contacting materials were tested in accordance with ISO 10993-1, and results are considered passing. Test results are available in section 12.
#### Intended Use / Indications
The system, including Image Guided Surgery compatibility, and optional Suction console, is intended for cutting, coagulation, drilling, debriding, and removal of bone, and soft and hard tissue in general ENT, Sinus / Rhinology, Nasopharyngeal / Laryngology, and Head & Neck procedures.
Specific procedures and applications would include:
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Sinus / Rhinology:
- · FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
- o Including Endoscopic approaches to: Polypectomy, Ethmoidectomy, Sphenoidectomy, Maxillary Antrostomy, Uncinectomy, Frontal Sinusotomy
- Septal Spur removal .
- Endoscopic DCR
- Trans-sphenoidal procedures specifically to create access through the sinuses to � the Pituitary, Skull Base, and CSF leak repair
- Turbinate Reduction / Turbinoplasty .
- o Including sub mucosal resection
Nasopharyngeal / Laryngeal:
- . Adenoidectomy / Tonsillectomy
- Laryngeal procedures for Recurrent respiratory papilloma, Lesion de-bulking, . Polypectomy
Head & Neck:
- Soft tissue shaving .
#### Compliance to Voluntary Standards
The design of the DIEGO ELITE complies with the following standards:
For pro-code GEI - FDA Recognized Consensus Standards: IEC 60601-2-2
Additional voluntary standards:
IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2
ISO 10079-1:2009, Medical suction equipment - Part 1: Electrically powered suction equipment
ISO 10993-1, 5, 7, 10, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices ISO 14971:2007. Risk Analysis
ISO 15223-1:2007 + amd1:2008, Medical Devices - Symbols to be used ISO 17664: 2004, Sterilization of medical devices - Information to be provided by the manufacturer for the processing of resterilizable medical devices.
ISO 17665-1:2006, Sterilization of Health Care Products, Moist Heat ISO 11135-1:2007, Sterilization of Health Care Products, EO Validation ISO 11138-2: 2006, Sterilization of health care products: Biological Indicators 150 11607-1:2009, Packaging for Terminally Sterilized Medical Devices ISO 11607-2:2006, Packaging for Terminally Sterilized Medical Devices ISO 11737-1:2006, Sterilization of Medical Devices - Microbiological Methods
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ISO 11737-2:2009, Sterilization of Medical Devices - Microbiological Methods
ASTM F1980-07 - Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices.
ASTM F2097-10 - Flexible Primary packaging
ASTM F1886-09/F1886M-09 - Standard test method for determining integrity of seals
ASTM F1929-98 (2004) - Standard test method for detecting seal leaks with dye penetration
ASTM F88/F88M-09 - Standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials
Risk analysis was carried out in accordance with established in-house acceptance criteria based on ISO 14971:2007. The design verification tests were identified and performed as a result of risk analysis assessment.
#### Summary of Sterilization and Shelf Life Discussion
The console, MDU, footswitch, and suction pump are provided non-sterile and are reusable. The console, suction pump, and footswitch are to be wiped down with cleaning / disinfecting wipes after use. The MDU is not in the fluid pathway, and any contamination it receives will be through indirect means from handling and as the disposables are removed. The MDU is to be cleaned and reprocessed according to the validated procedure provided in the instruction manual.
The blades and burrs, and tubesets are provided sterile for single-use. They are sterilized using Ethylene Oxide, using a cycle validated in accordance with ISO 11135-1 to provide a sterility assurance level of 100.
The Shelf Life period for the disposable items was determined through an analysis of the shelf-life stability of the materials used in the design of the devices, as well as an analysis of the packaging materials and processes used with other Gyrus ACMI devices. Accelerated shelf-life studies were conducted to support an initial one year shelf life, with real time testing in process to confirm an initial one year expiration date. Additional studies (accelerated and real time) are planned to support a five-year expiration date in the future.
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## Summary of Performance Testing
Performance tests were executed to ensure that the system functioned as intended and met design specifications. The following non-clinical and preclinical tests, and usability studies were conducted:
#### Non-Clinical / Preclinical Performance
Evidence of safety and effectiveness was obtained from two primary areas:
- 1) non-clinical (electrical, mechanical, functional, biocompatibility, stability) performance testing
- 2) preclinical (bench tissue, cadaver, animal) evaluations and testing
Non-clinical: Basic safety and performance testing was performed in accordance with IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-2. In addition, verification and comparison bench studies were conducted to evaluate the mechanical and functional performance. Testing included: tip vibration, torque strength, endurance, dynamic seal integrity, force testing, reliability, leak testing, ship testing, baseline performance testing, age testing, joint strength, environmental conditioning, durability, aspiration, RF isolation, and many other applicable tests.
Stability: Representative samples were subjected to accelerated aging to confirm that the device maintains functionality and continues to meet specifications over time. The results of the accelerated age testing demonstrate that the device will be stable for the stated shelf-life. In addition, real time age testing will confirm the results of the accelerated age testing. Representative samples were also subjected to environmental conditioning and ship testing.
Preclinical: Evidence obtained from preclinical bench tissue (ex vivo) and animal (in vivo) studies demonstrate that the system performs substantially equivalent to the predicate devices in relevant aspects associated with usability, cutting, coagulation, and removal of tissue. For simulated use and bench testing, the selected tissue medium was confirmed to be appropriate for testing based on surgeon input. Sample impedance levels were also investigated and confirmed as appropriate.
Bench tissue - evaluated ex vivo using bovine tissue:
- -Thermal margin
- Thermal impact -
- Visual comparison of coagulation -
Cadaver - evaluated in vivo:
- Cut, coagulation, tissue removal, and suction -
- Ergonomics -
- Usability aspects such as device setup, tip rotation, and tip malleability -
- Overall design confidence -
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Animal - evaluated in vivo using porcine models:
- Cut, coagulation, and suction -
- Ergonomics -
- Usability aspects such as device setup, tip rotation, and tip malleability -
- Overall design confidence -
Testing demonstrated that the device performs as well as or better than the predicate devices.
No clinical testing was conducted. The use of Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Devices / Microdebriders has been documented in published literature and indicates safe and effective use for the target procedures and expected patient populations.
#### Substantial Equivalence
The DIEGO ELITE utilizes the same bipolar electrosurgical energy to cut and coagulate tissue as that used in the predicate Diego® RF Dissector and Drill System cleared under K034004.
The DIEGO ELITE utilizes similar monopolar electrosurgical energy to cut and coagulate tissue as that used in the predicate ValleyLab Force FX electrosurgical units, and the monopolar disposables operate in a similar manner as the monopolar ValleyLab disposables and the monopolar Gyrus ACMI DTAD device.
The DIEGO ELITE operates as a microdebrider in a similar manner as the predicate burrs and blades found in the currently marketed Diego® RF Dissector and Drill System cleared under K034004. The DIEGO ELITE disposable tubesets, burrs and blades are similar to the predicate devices physically and in their methods of operation. The tubeset continues to be bifurcated, offering saline irrigation to the surgical site, and suction away from the surgical site. The burrs and blades continue to operate as a rotating tube within a tube. The blades have a cutting tip and hollow inner member for resected tissue and fluid to travel through.
The DIEGO ELITE offers IGS compatibility in a similar manner as the Diego® Starlink handpiece cleared under K030343, and it is functionally equivalent with regard to IGS compatibility. The proposed premium tubeset provides a stable base and connector for the IGS equipment to connect to for tip tracking in a similar manner to the Starlink handpiece.
The DIEGO ELITE optional suction pump console operates in a similar manner to the predicate Olympus KV-5 powered suction pump.
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## Conclusion
The performance of the DIEGO ELITE was compared against the known performance characteristics of the predicate devices. Testing demonstrated that the performance requirements were met, and that the DIEGO ELITE exhibited comparable performance characteristics to the predicates.
In summary, the DIEGO ELITE is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices and presents no new questions of safety or efficacy.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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April 5, 2013
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
Gyrus ACMI. Incorporated % Mr. Dolan Mills Specialist, Regulatory Affairs 136 Turnpike Road Southborough, MA 01722-2104
Re: K123429
Trade/Device Name: DIEGO ELITE Regulation Number: 21 CFR 874.4250 Regulation Name: Ear, nose, and throat electric or pneumatic surgical drill Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI Dated: February 15, 2013 Received: February 19, 2013
Dear Mr. Mills:
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. Iisting 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.
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 (OS) 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 contact the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its tollfree number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Resourcesfor You/Industry/default.htm. 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,
# Erich Mann
for Malvina Eydelman, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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K123429
Traditional 510(k) Notification November 2012
## Indications for Use
#### 510(k) Number: K123429
#### Device Name: DIEGO ELITE
#### Indications for Use:
The system, including Image Guided Surgery compatibility, and optional Suction console, is intended for cutting, coagulation, drilling, debriding, and removal of bone, and soft and hard tissue in general ENT, Sinus / Rhinology, Nasopharyngeal / Laryngology, and Head & Neck procedures.
Specific procedures and applications would include: Sinus / Rhinology:
- FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery) .
- Including Endoscopic approaches to: Polypectomy, Ethmoidectomy, o
- Sphenoidectomy, Maxillary Antrostomy, Uncinectomy, Frontal Sinusotomy
- Septal Spur removal ●
- Endoscopic DCR .
- Trans-sphenoidal procedures specifically to create access through the sinuses to the . Pituitary, Skull base, and CSF leak repair
- . Turbinate Reduction / Turbinoplasty
- o Including sub mucosal resection
#### Nasopharyngeal / Laryngeal:
- Adenoidectomy / Tonsillectomy .
- Laryngeal procedures for Recurrent respiratory papilloma, Lesion de-bulking, . Polypectomy
#### Head & Neck:
- Soft tissue shaving .
Prescription Use: X (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
AND/OR
Over-the-Counter Use: (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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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.