Median and 2.5th to 97.5th percentile range for Aldosterone
Indications for Use
The LIAISON® Aldosterone assay uses chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) technology and is intended for the quantitative determination of Aldosterone in human serum, EDTA plasma and urine samples. Aldosterone measurements are intended for use in the diagnosis and treatment of primary aldosteronism (a disorder caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal gland), hypertension caused by primary aldosteronism, selective hypoaldosteronism, edematous states and other conditions of electrolyte imbalance. The test has to be performed on the LIAISON® Analyzer. The DiaSorin LIAISON® Aldosterone Control Set is intended for use as assayed quality control samples to monitor the accuracy of the DiaSorin LIAISON® Aldosterone assay on the LIAISON® Analyzer. The DiaSorin LIAISON® Aldosterone Calibration Verifiers are assayed quality control materials intended for the quantitative verification of calibration and reportable range of the LIAISON® Aldosterone assay when performed on the LIAISON® Analyzer.
Device Story
LIAISON® Aldosterone is a competitive, 2-step chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) for quantitative measurement of aldosterone in human serum, EDTA plasma, and urine. Input samples are processed on the LIAISON® Analyzer using sheep monoclonal antibodies to capture aldosterone. The system measures light signal via photomultiplier as relative light units (RLU), which are inversely proportional to aldosterone concentration. Results are calculated via 2-point calibration of a master curve. Used in clinical laboratories by technicians; output assists clinicians in diagnosing and managing adrenal disorders, hypertension, and electrolyte imbalances. Benefits include faster turnaround (40 minutes) compared to traditional radioimmunoassays (>18 hours) and reduced sample volume requirements.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Method comparison study (n=155 serum, n=106 urine) against predicate RIA showed high correlation (Serum R=0.988, Urine R=0.948). Precision study (20-day, 3-site) demonstrated total CVs ranging from 5.6% to 10.5%. LoQ established at 3.0 ng/dL (serum) and 2.80 ng/dL (urine). No significant interference or cross-reactivity observed.
Technological Characteristics
Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) using sheep monoclonal antibodies. Analyzed on LIAISON® Analyzer. Measuring range 3-100 ng/dL. Calibration via 2-point conversion of master curve. Controls and verifiers are liquid human serum-based with ProClin® 300 preservative. Storage 2-8°C.
Indications for Use
Indicated for quantitative determination of Aldosterone in human serum, EDTA plasma, and urine to aid in diagnosis and treatment of primary aldosteronism, hypertension, selective hypoaldosteronism, edematous states, and electrolyte imbalance conditions.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An aldosterone test system is a device intended to measure the hormone aldosterone in serum and urine. Aldosterone measurements are used in the diagnosis and treatment of primary aldosteronism (a disorder caused by the excessive secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal gland), hypertension caused by primary aldosteronism, selective hypoaldosteronism, edematous states, and other conditions of electrolyte imbalance.
LIAISON® 25 OH Vitamin D Calibration Verifier (K090104)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# APR 0 9 2013
<13032/
#### 5.0 510(k) SUMMARY
SUBMITTED BY:
Carol A. DePouw Regulatory/Clinical Affairs Specialist DiaSorin Inc. 1951 Northwestern Avenue P.O. Box 285 Stillwater. MN 55082-0285 Phone (651) 351-5850 Fax (651) 351-5669 Email: carol.depouw@diasorin.com
## NAME OF DEVICE:
Trade Name:
LIAISON® Aldosterone LIAISON® Aldosterone Control Set LIAISON® Aldosterone Calibration Verifiers
Common Names/Descriptions: Aldosterone Assay
Classification:
Aldosterone Test System: Class II 21 CFR 862.1045; Clincal Chemistry (75) Quality Control Material: Class I, reserved 21 CFR 862.1660; Clinical Chemistry (75)
Product Code:
PREDICATE DEVICE:
CJM, JJX
Siemens Coat-A-Count® Aldosterone Reference K831178 LIAISON® 25 OH Vitamin D Control K071480 LIAISON® 25 OH Vitamin D Calibration Verifier K090104
# DEVICE DESCRIPTION:
#### INTENDED USE:
The LIAISON® Aldosterone assay uses chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) technology and is intended for the quantitative determination of Aldosterone in human serum. EDTA plasma and treated urine samples. Aldosterone measurements are intended for use in the diagnosis and treatment of primary aldosteronism (a disorder caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal gland), hypertension caused by primary aldosteronism, selective hypoaldosteronism, edematous states and other conditions of electrolyte imbalance. The test has to be performed on the LIAISON® Analyzer.
The DiaSorin LIAISON® Aldosterone Control Set is intended for use as assayed quality control samples to monitor the accuracy of the DiaSorin LIAISON® Aldosterone assay on the LIAISON® Analyzer.
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The DiaSorin LIAISON® Aldosterone Calibration Verifiers are assayed quality control materials intended for the quantitative verification of calibration and reportable range of the LIAISON® Aldosterone assay when performed on the LIAISON® Analyzer.
# KIT DESCRIPTION:
The LIAISON® Aldosterone assay is a competitive modified 2 step chemiluminescent assay that uses sheep monoclonal antibody for capture of the Aldosterone molecule. Results are determined by a 2 point calibration conversion of the master curve to a working curve. The light signal is measured by a photomultiplier as relative light units (RLU) and is inversely proportional to the concentration of aldosterone present in the calibrators, controls or samples,
| Assay Similarities and Differences | | |
|--------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Item | New Device<br>LIAISON® Aldosterone (k130321) | Predicate Device<br>Siemens Coat-a-count<br>aldosterone (k831178) |
| Intended Use | For the quantitative determination of<br>Aldosterone in human serum and<br>urine. | Same |
| Measuring Range | 3-100 ng/dL | 3-120 ng/dL |
| Test Principle | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay | 125I Radioimmunoassay |
| Sample size | 100 µL | 200 µL |
| Assay time | 40 minutes | >18 hours |
| Sample matrix | Serum, EDTA plasma and 24-hour<br>urine | Serum, 24-hour urine |
| Urine samples<br>handling and<br>processing time | 1. Acid hydrolysis- 18 hrs.<br>2. Neutralization of urine ~2 minutes | 1. Acid hydrolysis - 24 hrs.<br>2. Ethyl acetate extraction - 1 hr<br>3. Dry down ~ 15 minutes |
| Calibration | Two-point calibration by the user.<br>Stable for 14 days. | 7 calibrators used to generate<br>assay curve in every assay run |
#### COMPARISON TO PREDICATE DEVICE:
| Control similarity and differences | | |
|------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Item | New Device<br>LIAISON® Aldosterone Control<br>(k130321) | Predicate Device<br>LIAISON® 25 OH Vitamin D<br>TOTAL Control (k071480) |
| Intended Use | Intended for use as assayed quality<br>control samples to monitor the<br>accuracy of assay. | Same |
| Analyte | Aldosterone | 25 OH vitamin D |
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| Matrix | Liquid Human serum based<br>controls provided in vials with<br>phosphate buffer, ProClin® 300<br>and Gentamicin. | Liquid human serum-based<br>controls provided in vials with<br>buffer salts and sodium azide. |
|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Levels | Two levels: High and Low | Same |
| Storage conditions | 2-8°C | Same |
| Calibration Verifier similarity and differences | | |
|-------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Item | New Device<br>LIAISON® Aldosterone Calibration<br>Verifier (k130321) | Predicate Device<br>LIAISON® 25 OH Vitamin D<br>TOTAL Calibration Verifier<br>(k090104) |
| Intended Use | Assayed quality control materials<br>intended for the quantitative<br>verification of calibration and<br>reportable range of the assay. | Same |
| Analyte | Aldosterone | 25 OH vitamin D |
| Matrix | Buffered hormone free human<br>serum based matrix (2 mL/vial)<br>with Proclin® 300 as a preservative | Vitamin D free human serum with<br>buffer salts and <0.1% sodium<br>azide |
| Volume | 2 mL | 5 mL |
| Levels | Four levels | Same |
| Storage conditions | 2-8°C | Same |
# PERFORMANCE DATA:
Method Comparison:
A method comparison study was performed on 155 serum and 106 urine samples following CLSI EP9-A2. In the study samples were tested in singlicate with the LIAISON® Aldosterone assay and in duplicate by the predicate RIA assay. Samples were collected from apparently healthy individuals. In order to cover the assay measuring range approximately 15% of the samples were spiked with enough aldosterone as needed in order to span the measuring range.
One hundred forty-four (144) of the 155 serum samples tested were analyzed. Eleven samples read below the measuring range of the LIAISON® Aldosterone assay (<3.0 ng/dL) and therefore, were not included in the analysis. The serum samples ranged from 2.62 ng/dL to 107.6 ng/dL on the RIA predicate assay and 3.02 ng/dL to 97.1 ng/dL on the LIAISON® Aldosterone assay.
One hundred four (104) of the 106 urine samples tested were analyzed. Two samples read above the measuring range of 100 ng/dL (uncorrected). The urine samples ranged from 121.9 ng/dL to 1222.3 ng/dL on the predicate RIA assay and 118.9 ng/dL to 1242 ng/dL on the LIAISON® Aldosterone assay.
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Passing and Bablok regression analyses were performed for all samples across the measuring range of the assays. The results are summarized in the following table and graphs.
| Sample | n | Slope | 95% Confidence Interval | Intercept | 95% Confidence Interval | R |
|--------|-----|-------|-------------------------|------------|-------------------------|-------|
| Serum | 144 | 0.98 | 0.94 to 1.02 | 1.10 ng/dL | 0.43 - 1.49 | 0.988 |
| Urine | 104 | 0.98 | 0.91 to 1.05 | 34 ng/dL | 11.43 to 56.7 | 0.948 |
### LoB/LoD/LoQ
The Limit of Detection and Limit of Quantitation were determined according to CLSI EP17-A2: Evaluation of Detection Capability for Clinical Laboratory Measurement Procedures; Approved Guideline June 2012- Second Edition.
### Results:
The limits are reported in the following table:
| Detection Limits | Serum | Urine |
|------------------|------------|------------|
| LoB | 0.97 ng/dL | 1.26 ng/dL |
| LoD | 1.45 ng/dL | 2.00 ng/dL |
| LoQ | 3.0 ng/dL | 2.80 ng/dL |
### Reference Range/Expected Values:
Serum and EDTA Plasma:
Matched serum and EDTA plasma samples were drawn from 126 apparently healthy subjects aged 21-65 years of age with normal blood pressure and normal fasting glucose levels. Patients were fasting and drawn between 7 and 10 a.m. after being in the upright and supine positions for at least 30 - 60 minutes.
| Population (126) | Median<br>Aldosterone (ng/dL) | Observed Range (ng/dL)<br>2.5th to 97.5th Percentile |
|------------------|-------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| Upright (Serum) | 9.80 | <3.0 - 39.2 |
| Supine (Serum) | 6.76 | <3.0 - 23.2 |
| Upright (EDTA) | 8.91 | <3.0 - 35.3 |
| Supine (EDTA) | 6.42 | <3.0 - 23.6 |
# 24 hour Urine
To assess the expected reference range, a study was performed with ninety-one (91) 24 hour urine samples. Samples were collected over a 24 hour period from individuals with a normal blood pressure result (diastolic < 85 mmHg) prior to collection. After collection, the pH and total volume of urine for each individual was measured and recorded. Urine patient results were corrected for dilution according to the LIAISON® Aldosterone Instructions for Use.
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| Population (91) | Median<br>Aldosterone (µg/day) | Observed Range (µg/day)<br>2.5th to 97.5th Percentile |
|-----------------|--------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|
| Urine (24 hour) | 5.53 | 1.19 - 28.1 |
Consider these limits as guidelines only. Each laboratory should establish its own reference range
#### Reproducibility/Precision:
### 20 Day Study Design
A twenty day reproducibility/precision study was performed at DiaSorin Inc. and 2 external sites. A coded panel comprised of 6 frozen serum samples and 3 frozen urine samples was prepared by DiaSorin Inc. The 9 precision panel samples and 2 levels of controls were tested on the LIAISON® Aldosterone assay on 2 reagent integral lots at each site in two replicates per run, 2 runs per day for 20 operating days.
#### Results
The mean, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation (%CV) of the results were computed for each of the tested specimens.
| | | mean conc | Within run | | Total across Lots<br>and across Sites | |
|-----------|-----|-----------|------------|------|---------------------------------------|-------|
| Sample ID | N | ng/dL | SD | %CV | SD | %CV |
| KC 1 | 480 | 6.8 | 0.24 | 3.5% | 0.65 | 9.5% |
| KC 2 | 480 | 28.8 | 0.53 | 1.8% | 1.61 | 5.6% |
| Aldo - S1 | 480 | 5.9 | 0.25 | 4.2% | 0.62 | 10.5% |
| Aldo - S2 | 480 | 8.8 | 0.27 | 3.1% | 0.79 | 9.0% |
| Aldo - S3 | 480 | 18.5 | 0.42 | 2.3% | 1.27 | 6.9% |
| Aldo - S4 | 480 | 29.8 | 0.78 | 2.6% | 2.05 | 6.9% |
| Aldo - S5 | 480 | 50.4 | 1.16 | 2.3% | 2.92 | 5.8% |
| Aldo - S6 | 480 | 82.6 | 1.76 | 2.1% | 5.21 | 6.3% |
| Aldo - U1 | 480 | 7.4 | 0.26 | 3.6% | 0.72 | 9.8% |
| Aldo - U2 | 480 | 44.1 | 1.24 | 2.8% | 3.87 | 8.8% |
| Aldo - U3 | 480 | 76.3 | 1.91 | 2.5% | 6.58 | 8.6% |
#### Reproducibility/Precision Results - Combined 3 site
#### Dilution Linearity:
Study Design
Samples of each sample type, serum, EDTA plasma and urine were diluted and analyzed by the LIAISON® Aldosterone assay following CLSI EP6-A. The results for each sample type were analyzed by a linear regression of Observed Aldosterone Concentration versus Expected Aldosterone Concentration.
#### Results
The resulting equation for serum sample is: Observed LIAISON® Aldosterone = 0.994(Expected) + 0.71, R = 1.000
The resulting equation for EDTA plasma sample is: Observed LIAISON® Aldosterone = 1.01(Expected) + 1.43, R =0.998
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The resulting equation for urine sample is: Observed LIAISON® Aldosterone = 0.996(Expected) + 0.69, R = 0.999
## Interfering Substances
Controlled studies of potentially interfering substances at two Aldosterone levels in serum (15 and 30 ng/dL) and urine (5 and 15 ng/dL) showed no interference in the LIAISON® Aldosterone assay at the highest concentration for each substance listed below The testing was based on CLSI-EP7-A2.
| Substance/Drug | Concentration Tested | | Substance/Drug | Concentration Tested | |
|------------------------|----------------------|------------|-------------------------------|----------------------|------------|
| | Serum | Urine | | Serum | Urine |
| Bilirubin (conjugated) | 40 mg/dL | 40 mg/dL | Propranolol | 230 µg/dL | 228 µg/dL |
| Bilirubin (unconj) | 40 mg/dL | N/A | Metoprolol | 1.28 mg/dL | 1.28 mg/dL |
| Hemoglobin | 600 mg/dL | 600 mg/dL | Triamterene | 886 µg/dL | 886 µg/dL |
| Triglycerides | 3000 mg/dL | 3000 mg/dL | Spironolactone | 60 µg/dL | 60 µg/dL |
| Total protein | 12 g/dL | 12 g/dL | Tetracycline | 1.51 mg/dL | 1.51 mg/dL |
| Cholesterol | 500 mg/dL | 500 mg/dL | Amlodipine besylate | 13.9 µg/dL | 13.9 µg/dL |
| Creatinine | 5 mg/dL | 500 mg/dL | Nifedipine | 40 µg/dL | 43.9 mg/dL |
| Glucose | 1 g/dL | 1 g/dL | Verapamil | 216 µg/dL | 237 mg/dL |
| Ascorbic Acid | 6 mg/dL | 200 mg/dL | Furosemide | 5.99 mg/dL | 5.99 mg/dL |
| Urea | N/A | 4 g/dL | Eplerenone | 1.99 mg/dL | 1.99 mg/dL |
| Boric Acid | N/A | 2 g/dL | Enalapril | 42.4 µg/dL | 46.6 mg/dL |
| Acetic Acid | N/A | 2% | Lisinopril | 32.7 µg/dL | 32.7 µg/dL |
| Acetaminophen | 20 mg/dL | 20 mg/dL | Losartan potassium | 225 µg/dL | 249 mg/dL |
| Acetylsalicylic acid | 65.2 mg/dL | 65.2 mg/dL | Valsartan | 1.1 mg/dL | 1.1 mg/dL |
| Salicylic acid | 59.9 mg/dL | 59.9 mg/dL | Hydrochlorothiazide<br>(HCTZ) | 600 µg/dL | 600 µg/dL |
| Valproic Acid | 57.6 mg/dL | 57.6 mg/dL | Uric Acid | N/A | 100 mg/dL |
| Tartaric Acid | N/A | 1g/dL | | | |
# Cross-reactivity
Controlled studies of potentially cross reacting substances in serum and urine samples were performed on the LIAISON® Aldosterone assay at the concentrations listed below. All substances showed < 0.02% cross reactivity. The testing was based on CLSI EP7-A2.
The % cross reactivity is calculated as follows:
%Cross-Reactivity = (Mean Corrected Assay Value/ Mean Concentration Spiked)*100.
Where the corrected assay value = Mean Aldosterone conc. of spiked sample - Mean Aldosterone conc. of the original sample (with vehicle).
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DiaSorin LIAISON® Aldosterone Premarket Notification
| Substance | Concentration<br>ng/dL in Serum | Concentration<br>ng/dL in Urine |
|----------------------------------|---------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| Androstendione | 10000 | 100000 |
| Androsterone | 100000 | 1000000 |
| Corticosterone | 100000 | 100000 |
| 18-OH-Corticosterone | 100000 | 100000 |
| Cortisol (Hydrocortisone) | 100000 | 200000 |
| Cortisone | 200000 | 200000 |
| 21-Hydroxyprogesterone | 100000 | 100000 |
| 11-Deoxycortisol | 100000 | 100000 |
| Dexamethasone | 200000 | 200000 |
| DHEA (trans-Dehydroandrosterone) | 100000 | 1000000 |
| Estradiol | 100000 | 100000 |
| Estriol | 10000 | 100000 |
| Estrone | 10000 | 100000 |
| Fludrocortisone | 200000 | 200000 |
| Prazosin HCl | 1200000 | 1200000 |
| Prednisone | 100000 | 100000 |
| Prednisolone | 100000 | 100000 |
| Pregnenolone | 100000 | 100000 |
| Progesterone | 100000 | 100000 |
| 17 alpha Hydroxyprogesterone | 100000 | 100000 |
| Spironolactone | 100000 | 100000 |
| Testosterone | 100000 | 200000 |
# CONCLUSION:
The material submitted in this premarket notification is complete and supports the basis for substantial equivalence to the Siemens Coat-A-Count® Aldosterone assay (K831178). The labeling is sufficient and satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR 809.10.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
April 9, 2013
DiaSorin C/O Carol A. DePouw 1951 Northwestern Ave. P. O. Box 285 STILLWATER MN 55082
Re: K130321
Trade/Device Name: LIAISON® Aldosterone LIAISON® Aldosterone Control Set LIAISON® Aldosterone Calibration Verifiers Regulation Number: 21 CFR 862.1045 Regulation Name: Aldosterone test system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: CJM, JJX Dated: February 07, 2013 Received: February 27, 2013
Dear Ms. DePouw:
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 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.
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Sincerely yours,
CarolGBenson -S for
Courtney H. Lias, Ph.D. Director Division of Chemistry and Toxicology Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known): k130321
- Device Name: LIAISON® Aldosterone LIAISON® Aldosterone Control Set LIAISON® Aldosterone Calibration Verifiers
# Indications for Use:
Indications for Use: The LIAISON® Aldosterone assay uses chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) technology and is intended for the quantitative determination of Aldosterone in human serum, EDTA plasma and urine samples. Aldosterone measurements are intended for use in the diagnosis and treatment of primary aldosteronism (a disorder caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal gland), hypertension caused by primary aldosteronism. selective hypoaldosteronism, edematous states and other conditions of electrolyte imbalance. The test has to be performed on the LIAISON® Analyzer.
> The LIAISON® Aldosterone Control Set is intended for use as assayed quality control samples to monitor the accuracy of the LIAISON® Aldosterone assay on the LIAISON® Analyzer. ----------
The LIAISON® Aldosterone Calibration Verifiers are assayed quality control materials intended for the quantitative verification of calibration and reportable range of the LIAISON® Aldosterone assay when performed on the LIAISON® Analyzer.
Prescription Use X (21 CFR Part 801 Subpart D) And/Or
Over the Counter Use _ (21 CFR Part 801 Subpart C)
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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.