K142965 · Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. · OEO · Jul 16, 2015 · Hematology
Device Facts
Record ID
K142965
Device Name
Virtuoso System for IHC PR (1E2) using iScan HT
Applicant
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.
Product Code
OEO · Hematology
Decision Date
Jul 16, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 864.1860
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Virtuoso™ system provides automated digital slide creation, management, analysis, and viewing. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use as an aid to the pathologist in the display, detection, counting, review and classification of tissues and cells of clinical interest based on particular morphology, color, intensity, size, pattern and shape. The Virtuoso™ System for IHC PR (1E2) using the VENTANA iScan HT is for the digital read application. This particular Virtuoso system is intended for use as an aid to the pathologist in the qualitative detection of progesterone receptor (PR) protein in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded normal and neoplastic tissue. This device is an accessory to Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. CONFIRM™ anti-Progesterone Receptor (PR) (1E2) Rabbit Monoclonal Primary Antibody assay. The CONFIRM™ anti-Progesterone Receptor (PR) (1E2) Rabbit Monoclonal Primary Antibody assay is indicated for use as an aid in the assessment of breast cancer patients for whom endocrine treatment is being considered (but is not the sole basis for treatment).
Device Story
Virtuoso System for IHC PR (1E2) using VENTANA iScan HT is an instrument-plus-software digital pathology solution. Input: digitized images of FFPE breast tissue slides stained with CONFIRM anti-PR (1E2) antibody. Operation: iScan HT scanner captures images; Virtuoso software manages, displays, and allows pathologist to annotate/measure images on a computer monitor. Digital Read (DR) mode: pathologist manually scores PR expression (≥1% cut-off) based on digital images. No independent interpretation or automated scoring performed by software; requires human intervention. Used in pathology laboratories by qualified pathologists. Output: digital images and pathologist-generated reports. Benefit: facilitates digital review and reporting of IHC stained slides, supporting clinical decision-making regarding endocrine treatment for breast cancer patients.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical validation included method comparison (n=477) and precision/reproducibility studies. Method comparison between digital read (DR) and manual read (MR) showed overall percent agreement (OPA) ranging from 88.9% to 98.7% across three sites. Reproducibility studies evaluated intra-pathologist (DR OPA 89.7%-97.4%) and inter-pathologist agreement. Scanner precision (inter-scanner and intra-scanner/inter-day) was assessed using 40 cases across three sites/days, with OPA for clinical scoring categories ranging from 90.0% to 93.6% for inter-scanner and 90.8% to 92.2% for intra-scanner comparisons.
Technological Characteristics
System includes VENTANA iScan HT slide scanner, computer, monitor, and Virtuoso software. Scans FFPE breast tissue slides. Connectivity: networked/web-based interface. Software is non-automated for interpretation; requires human intervention. Calibration performed by manufacturer/service. Quality control includes image quality assessment module. Sterilization: N/A (instrument).
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as an aid to the pathologist in the qualitative detection of progesterone receptor (PR) protein in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded normal and neoplastic tissue, specifically for breast cancer patients being considered for endocrine treatment.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Immunohistochemistry test systems (IHC's) are in vitro diagnostic devices consisting of polyclonal or monoclonal antibodies labeled with directions for use and performance claims, which may be packaged with ancillary reagents in kits. Their intended use is to identify, by immunological techniques, antigens in tissues or cytologic specimens. Similar devices intended for use with flow cytometry devices are not considered IHC's.
Special Controls
(2) Class II (special control, guidance document: “FDA Guidance for Submission of Immunohistochemistry Applications to the FDA,” Center for Devices and Radiologic Health, 1998). These IHC's are intended for the detection and/or measurement of certain target analytes in order to provide prognostic or predictive data that are not directly confirmed by routine histopathologic internal and external control specimens. These IHC's provide the pathologist with information that is ordinarily reported as independent diagnostic information to the ordering clinician, and the claims associated with these data are widely accepted and supported by valid scientific evidence. Examples of class II IHC's are those intended for semiquantitative measurement of an analyte, such as hormone receptors in breast cancer.
Predicate Devices
Virtuoso™ System for IHC PR (1E2) [Benchmark ULTRA Stainer] (K122143)
Virtuoso™ System for IHC PR (1E2) [Benchmark XT Stainer] (K111869)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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# 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION DECISION SUMMARY
A. 510(k) Number:
k142965
B. Purpose for Submission:
New device
C. Manufacturer and Instrument Name:
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.
Virtuoso™ System for IHC PR (1E2) Using the VENTANA iScan HT
D. Type of Test or Tests Performed:
Manual scoring of digital images on a computer monitor of progesterone receptor (PR) (1E2) immunohistochemistry (IHC) stained slides using the VENTANA iScan HT scanner.
E. System Descriptions:
1. Device Description:
The Virtuoso™ System for IHC PR (1E2) Using the VENTANA iScan HT is an instrument-plus-software system designed to assist the qualified pathologist in the assessment of protein expression in IHC stained histologic sections from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) breast tissues.
The system consists of a slide scanner (iScan), computer, monitor, keyboard, mouse and software with a Windows web browser-based user interface. Virtuoso is a web-based, end-to-end, IHC digital pathology software solution that allows pathology laboratories to acquire, manage, view, analyze, share, and report digital images of IHC stained slides. Using the Virtuoso software, the pathologist can view digital images, add annotations, make measurements and generate reports.
The Digital Read (DR) option allows the pathologist to manually score the PR (1E2) stained slide’s digital image on a computer monitor.
Hardware: The iScan HT slide scanning device captures digital images of FFPE breast tissues that are suitable for storage and viewing. The device includes a digital slide scanner, a carousel for loading glass slides, computer, scanner software, keyboard, mouse and monitor.
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Software: The Virtuoso software is designed to complement the routine workflow of a qualified pathologist in the review of IHC stained breast tissue slides. It allows the user to select fields of view (FOVs) in the digital image for manual analysis. The software makes no independent interpretations of the data and requires competent human intervention for all steps in the analysis process.
2. Principles of Operation:
Glass slides with FFPE tissue sections stained using the CONFIRM™ anti-Progesterone Receptor (PR) (1E2) Rabbit Monoclonal Primary Antibody are loaded into the VENTANA iScan HT scanner. The slides are then scanned and the resulting digitized images are displayed on a computer monitor. The pathologist reviews these images on the computer monitor and provides a qualitative PR IHC score based on the $\geq 1\%$ cut-off.
3. Modes of Operation:
Digital Read (DR): Manual scoring of IHC PR stained slide images on a computer monitor.
Does the applicant’s device contain the ability to transmit data to a computer, webserver, or mobile device?
Yes ☐ X ☐ or No ☐
Does the applicant’s device transmit data to a computer, webserver, or mobile device using wireless transmission?
Yes ☐ or No ☐ X ☐
4. Specimen Identification:
Glass tissue slides are identified by slide label or barcode (if provided by the user) by scanning the whole slide including the label or barcode.
5. Specimen Sampling and Handling:
IHC stained slides are manually loaded on to the VENTANA iScan HT slide scanner in the carousel. The slide capacity is 360 slides. Under the default setting, a thumbnail view of the slide and the area of interest (AOI) in the slide are scanned. The operator has the option of rescanning the slide after viewing the image on the computer monitor. Under the manual scanning option, the user has the ability to select the scan area for single or batch slides.
6. Calibration:
The VENTANA iScan HT slide scanner is calibrated and verified at the manufacturing
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facility before shipment. Upon installation, calibrations are performed and verified by Roche Customer Support. No additional calibration or verification is required or performed by the end user. Annual preventive maintenance performed by Roche Customer Support is recommended to ensure that the VENTANA iScan HT slide scanner is operating as intended.
7. Quality Control:
Quality control is performed by the operator before releasing the images to the pathologist for review. Slides with sub-optimal images will be rescanned. Additionally, the software performs a quality check on the digital images to determine if they are suitable for further analysis using the "Image Quality Assessment" module.
8. Software:
FDA has reviewed applicant's Hazard Analysis and Software Development processes for this line of product types:
Yes ☐ X ☐ or No ☐
F. Regulatory Information:
1. Regulation section:
21 CFR §864.1860, Immunohistochemistry reagents and kits
2. Classification:
Class II
3. Product code:
OEO - Automated Digital Image Manual Interpretation Microscope
4. Panel:
Pathology (88)
G. Intended Use:
1. Indication(s) for Use:
The Virtuoso™ system provides automated digital slide creation, management, analysis, and viewing. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use as an aid to the pathologist in the display, detection, counting, review and classification of tissues and cells of clinical interest based on particular morphology, color, intensity, size, pattern and shape.
The Virtuoso™ System for IHC PR (1E2) using the VENTANA iScan HT is for the digital read application. This particular Virtuoso system is intended for use as an aid to the pathologist in the qualitative detection of progesterone receptor (PR) protein in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded normal and neoplastic tissue. This device is an accessory to Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. CONFIRM™ anti-Progesterone Receptor (PR) (1E2) Rabbit Monoclonal Primary Antibody assay. The CONFIRM™ anti-Progesterone Receptor (PR) (1E2) Rabbit Monoclonal Primary Antibody assay is
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indicated for use as an aid in the assessment of breast cancer patients for whom endocrine treatment is being considered (but is not the sole basis for treatment).
Note: The IHC PR (1E2) Digital Read application is an adjunctive computer-assisted methodology for the qualified pathologist in the acquisition and interpretation of images from microscope glass slides of breast cancer specimens stained for the presence of PR protein. The accuracy of the test results depends on the quality of the immunohistochemical staining. It is the responsibility of a qualified pathologist to employ appropriate morphological studies and controls as specified in the instructions for the CONFIRM™ anti-Progesterone Receptor (PR) (1E2) Rabbit Monoclonal Primary Antibody used to assure the validity of the Virtuoso System for IHC PR Digital Read scores. The actual correlation of CONFIRM™ anti-PR antibody to clinical outcome has not been established. This device is intended for IHC slides stained on the BenchMark XT and BenchMark ULTRA stainers. For prescription use only.
2. Special Conditions for Use Statement(s):
For prescription use only
H. Substantial Equivalence Information:
1. Predicate Device Name(s) and 510(k) numbers:
Virtuoso™ System for IHC PR (1E2), k111869
2. Comparison with Predicate Device:
| Similarities | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device | Predicate |
| Intended use | The Virtuoso System provides automated digital slide creation, management, analysis, and viewing. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use as an aid to the pathologist in the display, detection, counting, review and classification of tissues and cells of clinical interest based on particular morphology, color, size, intensity, pattern and shape.
The Virtuoso™ System for IHC PR (1E2) using the VENTANA iScan HT is for digital read. This particular Virtuoso system is intended for use as an aid to the pathologist in the detection and semi-quantitative measurement of progesterone receptor (PR) protein in | Same |
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| Similarities | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device | Predicate |
| | formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded normal and neoplastic tissue. This device is an accessory to Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. CONFIRM™ anti-Progesterone Receptor (PR) (1E2) Rabbit Monoclonal Primary Antibody assay. The CONFIRM™ anti-Progesterone Receptor (PR) (1E2) Rabbit Monoclonal Primary Antibody assay is indicated for use as an aid in the assessment of breast cancer patients for whom endocrine treatment is being considered (but is not the sole basis for treatment).
Note: The IHC PR (1E2) Digital Read adjunctive computer-assisted methodologies for the qualified pathologist in the acquisition and measurement of images from microscope glass slides of breast cancer specimens stained for the presence of PR protein. The accuracy of the test results depends on the quality of the immunohistochemical staining. It is the responsibility of a qualified pathologist to employ appropriate morphological studies and controls as specified in the instructions for the CONFIRM™ anti-Progesterone Receptor (PR) (1E2) Rabbit Monoclonal Primary Antibody used to assure the validity of the Virtuoso System for IHC PR Digital Read and Image Analysis scores. The actual correlation of CONFIRM™ anti-PR antibody to clinical outcome has not been established. This device is intended for IHC slides stained on the BenchMark XT and BenchMark ULTRA stainers. For prescription use only. | |
| System Operation | Histologic observation by a pathologist through the viewer | Same |
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| Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Item | Device | Predicate |
| Hardware | VENTANA iScan HT slide scanner | VENTANA iScan Coreo slide scanner |
I. Special Control/Guidance Document Referenced (if applicable):
None
J. Performance Characteristics:
1. Analytical Performance:
a. Accuracy:
The accuracy of the Virtuoso™ System for IHC PR (1E2) using the VENTANA iScan HT was evaluated by comparing the IHC PR score agreement between the reference manual method (MR) using a traditional microscope and the DR application of the Virtuoso system. This study was conducted in 3 sites with one pathologist at each site. The study utilized 163 cases of de-identified, archived invasive breast carcinoma slides stained for the identification of PR using the CONFIRM™ anti-Progesterone Receptor (PR) (1E2) Rabbit Monoclonal Primary Antibody (Ventana), applicable staining run control and negative reagent control slides, the ultraView™ and iVIEW™ DAB detections (Ventana), the XT and ULTRA staining platforms, and the iScan HT.
Study procedures included the selection and randomization of study cases consisting of H&E, negative reagent control, and test slides. Archived positive and negative staining run control slides of the selected test cases were also identified and included as part of each case. Cases were scanned and accessioned into the Virtuoso system to support digital read following Ventana scanning and accessioning procedures. Positive run control slides and negative control slides were also scanned. There was a minimum 7-day wash-out period between each read by each investigator and slides were re-randomized prior to each read.
Slides were excluded from analysis for the following reasons: one or more case slides missing, duplicated slides, broken or cracked slides or no invasive carcinoma identified. All pathologists read all the slides under the manual method and the digital read mode. The data were categorized as “negative” and “positive” using PR scoring criteria of less than 1% of tumor cells staining as negative and 1% or more tumor cells staining as positive. The percent agreements across the 3 sites with the 95% confidence intervals (CI) around the agreements are shown below.
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Agreement: Digital Read vs Manual (manual = reference score)
| | Manual Read | | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Site 1 (n =159) | | Site 2 (n =162) | | Site 3 (n =156) | | Overall (n = 477) | |
| | | Pos | Neg | Pos | Neg | Pos | Neg | Pos | Neg |
| Digital Read | Pos | 107 | 1 | 72 | 7 | 68 | 0 | 247 | 8 |
| | Neg | 1 | 50 | 11 | 72 | 6 | 82 | 18 | 204 |
| | Total | 108 | 51 | 83 | 79 | 74 | 82 | 265 | 212 |
| Overall agreement (%) (95% CI) | | 98.7 (95.5-99.7) | | 88.9 (83.1-92.9) | | 96.2 (91.9-98.2) | | | |
| Positive Agreement (%) (95% CI) | | 99.1 (94.9-99.8) | | 86.7 (77.8-92.4) | | 91.9 (83.4-96.2) | | | |
| Negative agreement (%) (95% CI) | | 98.0 (89.7-99.7) | | 91.1 (82.8-95.6) | | 100.0 (95.5-100.0) | | | |
b. Precision/Reproducibility:
i. Intra-reader reproducibility:
In this study, the assessment of the PR clinical status was compared across three individual DR evaluations of the same set of 39 cases by one study pathologist-investigator (reader) at site 3. Images from the scanning sessions were accessioned into the Virtuoso application. Three image sets each were evaluated for PR clinical status [negative (0-0.99%) or positive (≥1%)] by one reader using the DR mode. All study cases were also evaluated for morphologic adequacy, background staining, and overall evaluability. Results were compared between scoring sessions by the same reader to demonstrate the intra-reader reproducibility of the DR application of the Virtuoso System for PR (1E2) used with the iScan HT scanner. During the second and third reads one case was determined to be unevaluable. The $2 \times 2$ comparisons for the 3 reading sessions (reads) are shown in the following table:
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PR Clinical Status Agreement Intra-Reader: Digital Read
| READ 1 vs READ 2 | Read 2 | | | Read 1 vs Read 2 Agreement Rates | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Pos | Neg | Total | Rate | n/N | % | 95% CI |
| Read 1 | Pos | 19 | 1 | 20 | APA | 38/39 | 97.4 | 90.9-100.0 |
| | Neg | 0 | 19 | 19 | ANA | 38/39 | 97.4 | 90.7-100.0 |
| | Total | 19 | 20 | 39 | OPA | 38/39 | 97.4 | 86.8-99.5 |
| READ 1 vs READ 3 | Read 3 | | | Read 1 vs Read 3 Agreement Rates | | | | |
| | | Pos | Neg | Total | Rate | n/N | % | 95% CI |
| Read 1 | Pos | 18 | 2 | 20 | APA | 36/40 | 90.0 | 78.0-97.9 |
| | Neg | 2 | 17 | 19 | ANA | 34/38 | 89.5 | 76.5-97.8 |
| | Total | 20 | 19 | 39 | OPA | 35/39 | 89.7 | 76.4-95.9 |
| READ 2 vs READ 3 | Read 3 | | | Read 2 vs Read 3 Agreement Rates | | | | |
| | | Pos | Neg | Total | Rate | n/N | % | 95% CI |
| Read 2 | Pos | 18 | 1 | 19 | APA | 36/39 | 92.3 | 81.3-100.0 |
| | Neg | 2 | 18 | 20 | ANA | 36/39 | 92.3 | 81.3-100.0 |
| | Total | 20 | 19 | 39 | OPA | 36/39 | 92.3 | 79.7-97.3 |
ii. Inter-reader Reproducibility:
The agreement of PR clinical status between sites (readers) was examined separately for DR and MR. Only cases with evaluable results are included in this analysis. For a case result to be evaluable, the investigator must have assigned a valid clinical score (status) to the case and must have confirmed that the case morphology and background staining were acceptable and that the run controls were valid. Each investigator's results for the PR clinical status [negative (0-0.99%) or positive (≥1%)] of the study cases were compared to those of another reader using the same reading method. The agreement rates and 95% CIs are shown in the following tables, respectively, for each reading method (DR and MR).
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PR Clinical Status Agreement Inter-Readers: Manual Read
| SITE 1 vs. SITE 2
Manual Read | Site 2 | | | Site 1-vs-Site 2 Agreement Rates | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Pos | Neg | Total | Rate | n/N | % | 95% CI (%) |
| Site 1 | Pos | 82 | 25 | 107 | APA | 164/190 | 86.3 | 80.7-91.2 |
| | Neg | 1 | 50 | 51 | ANA | 100/126 | 79.4 | 71.1-86.6 |
| | Total | 83 | 75 | 158 | OPA | 132/158 | 83.5 | 77.0-88.5 |
| SITE 1 vs. SITE 3
Manual Read | Site 3 | | | Site 1-vs-Site 3 Agreement Rates | | | | |
| | | Pos | Neg | Total | Rate | n/N | % | 95% CI (%) |
| Site 1 | Pos | 74 | 29 | 103 | APA | 148/177 | 83.6 | 77.2-89.4 |
| | Neg | 0 | 50 | 50 | ANA | 100/129 | 77.5 | 68.8-85.1 |
| | Total | 74 | 79 | 153 | OPA | 124/153 | 81.0 | 74.1-86.5 |
| SITE 2 vs. SITE 3
Manual Read | Site 3 | | | Site 2-vs-Site 3 Agreement Rates | | | | |
| | | Pos | Neg | Total | Rate | n/N | % | 95% CI (%) |
| Site 2 | Pos | 70 | 8 | 78 | APA | 140/151 | 92.7 | 88.0-96.7 |
| | Neg | 3 | 74 | 77 | ANA | 148/159 | 93.1 | 88.6-96.8 |
| | Total | 73 | 82 | 155 | OPA | 144/155 | 92.9 | 87.7-96.0 |
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PR Clinical Status Agreement Inter-Reader: Digital Read
| SITE 1 vs. SITE 2 Digital Read | Site 2 | | | Site 1-vs-Site 2 Agreement Rates | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | Pos | Neg | Total | Rate | n/N | % | 95% CI (%) |
| Site 1 | Pos | 79 | 29 | 108 | APA | 158/188 | 84.0 | 78.0-89.6 |
| | Neg | 1 | 50 | 51 | ANA | 100/130 | 76.9 | 68.8-84.6 |
| | Total | 80 | 79 | 159 | OPA | 129/159 | 81.1 | 74.3-86.5 |
| SITE 1 vs. SITE 3 Digital Read | Site 3 | | | Site 1-vs-Site 3 Agreement Rates | | | | |
| | | Pos | Neg | Total | Rate | n/N | % | 95% CI (%) |
| Site 1 | Pos | 70 | 35 | 105 | APA | 140/175 | 80.0 | 73.4-86.3 |
| | Neg | 0 | 50 | 50 | ANA | 100/135 | 74.1 | 65.6-81.8 |
| | Total | 70 | 85 | 155 | OPA | 120/155 | 77.4 | 70.2-83.3 |
| SITE 2 vs. SITE 3 Digital Read | Site 3 | | | Site 2-vs-Site 3 Agreement Rates | | | | |
| | | Pos | Neg | Total | Rate | n/N | % | 95% CI (%) |
| Site 2 | Pos | 65 | 11 | 76 | APA | 130/146 | 89.0 | 83.5-93.8 |
| | Neg | 5 | 77 | 82 | ANA | 154/170 | 90.6 | 85.7-94.7 |
| | Total | 70 | 88 | 158 | OPA | 142/158 | 89.9 | 84.2-93.7 |
iii. Scanner Precision
Forty (40) cases representing the categories of $< 1\%$ , $1 - 10\%$ , and $>10\%$ positive staining for PR were scanned on 3 different scanners at 3 different sites to assess inter-scanner precision. Three FOVs per case were captured (total = 120) and evaluated. Similarly, these same 40 cases were scanned on 3 different days by the same scanner, and the same FOVs were applied to the appropriate cases to assess intra-scanner/inter-day precision.
Pairwise comparisons were performed between each of the 3 sites (inter-scanner), and between each of the 3 days (sessions, intra-scanner). The precision study results are given in the tables below.
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PR Clinical Scoring Category Agreement Between Scanners (Between Sites)
All FOVs Combined
| SITE 1 vs SITE 2 | Site 2 Clinical Scoring Category | | | | OPA | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | >10% | 1–10% | 0–0.99% | Total | n/N | % | 95% CI |
| Site 1 Clinical Scoring Category | >10% | 113 | 8 | 0 | 121 | 324/360 | 90.0 | 86.5-92.7 |
| | 1–10% | 3 | 30 | 15 | 48 | | | |
| | 0–0.99% | 0 | 10 | 181 | 191 | | | |
| | Total | 116 | 48 | 196 | 360 | | | |
| SITE 1 vs SITE 3 | Site 3 Clinical Scoring Category | | | | OPA | | | |
| | | >10% | 1–10% | 0–0.99% | Total | n/N | % | 95% CI |
| Site 1 Clinical Scoring Category | >10% | 119 | 2 | 0 | 121 | 337/360 | 93.6 | 90.6-95.7 |
| | 1–10% | 4 | 34 | 10 | 48 | | | |
| | 0–0.99% | 0 | 7 | 184 | 191 | | | |
| | Total | 123 | 43 | 194 | 360 | | | |
| SITE 2 vs SITE 3 | Site 3 Clinical Scoring Category | | | | OPA | | | |
| | | >10% | 1–10% | 0–0.99% | Total | n/N | % | 95% CI |
| Site 2 Clinical Scoring Category | >10% | 115 | 1 | 0 | 116 | 325/360 | 90.3 | 86.8-92.9 |
| | 1–10% | 8 | 28 | 12 | 48 | | | |
| | 0–0.99% | 0 | 14 | 182 | 196 | | | |
| | Total | 123 | 43 | 194 | 360 | | | |
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PR Clinical Scoring Category Agreement Within Scanners (Between Days)
All FOVs Combined
| DAY 1 vs DAY 2 | Day 2 Clinical Scoring Category | | | | OPA | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | >10% | 1–10% | 0–0.99% | Total | n/N | % | 95% CI |
| Day 1 Clinical Scoring Category | >10% | 117 | 4 | 0 | 121 | 332/360 | 92.2 | 89.0-94.6 |
| | 1–10% | 1 | 33 | 11 | 45 | | | |
| | 0–0.99% | 1 | 11 | 182 | 194 | | | |
| | Total | 119 | 48 | 193 | 360 | | | |
| DAY 1 vs DAY 3 | Day 3 Clinical Scoring Category | | | | OPA | | | |
| | | >10% | 1–10% | 0–0.99% | Total | n/N | % | 95% CI |
| Day 1 Clinical Scoring Category | >10% | 118 | 3 | 0 | 121 | 327/360 | 90.8 | 87.4-93.4 |
| | 1–10% | 2 | 29 | 14 | 45 | | | |
| | 0–0.99% | 0 | 14 | 180 | 194 | | | |
| | Total | 120 | 46 | 194 | 360 | | | |
| DAY 2 vs DAY 3 | Day 3 Clinical Scoring Category | | | | OPA | | | |
| | | >10% | 1–10% | 0–0.99% | Total | n/N | % | 95% CI |
| Day 2 Clinical Scoring Category | >10% | 115 | 3 | 1 | 119 | 327/360 | 90.8 | 87.4-93.4 |
| | 1–10% | 5 | 31 | 12 | 48 | | | |
| | 0–0.99% | 0 | 12 | 181 | 193 | | | |
| | Total | 120 | 46 | 194 | 360 | | | |
c. Linearity:
Not applicable
d. Carryover:
Not applicable
e. Interfering Substances:
Not applicable
2. Other Supportive Instrument Performance Data Not Covered Above:
Not applicable
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K. Proposed Labeling:
The labeling is sufficient and it satisfies the requirements of 21 CFR Part 809.10.
L. Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
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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.