K152766 · Dentkist, Inc. · ELW · Mar 8, 2016 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K152766
Device Name
CharmFlex
Applicant
Dentkist, Inc.
Product Code
ELW · Dental
Decision Date
Mar 8, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3660
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Impression material in a dual phase impression technique Precise duplication of models Capturing multiple unit impressions
Device Story
CharmFlex® is a dental impression material system consisting of vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) silicone-based compounds. Available in various viscosities (Putty, Heavy, Regular, Light, Bite), the material is used by dentists and dental specialists to record oral tissue anatomy or occlusal surfaces. Depending on the type, it is supplied in jars (putty) or dual-chamber cartridges/syringes for manual or gun-assisted dispensing. The material is applied to a dental tray or directly onto teeth/preparations in the mouth. Upon polymerization, it creates a negative impression of the oral anatomy, which is then used to create master casts for dental restorations. The device facilitates accurate dental modeling and bite registration, aiding in the fabrication of dental prosthetics.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance evaluated against ISO 4823 standards for elastomeric impression materials, including working time, hardness, linear dimensional change, consistency, detail reproduction, elastic recovery, and strain-in-compression. Biocompatibility testing conducted per ISO 10993-5 (cytotoxicity), ISO 10993-10 (oral mucosa irritation), and systemic toxicity standards. Shelf-life validated per ASTM 1980.
Technological Characteristics
Vinyl polysiloxane (VPS) addition-polymerization silicone impression material. Components include base and catalyst pastes. Materials: polyvinyl siloxane, silica, calcium silicate, mineral oil, pigments. Form factors: putty (jars), heavy/light/regular/bite (cartridges/tubes). Sensing/actuation: chemical polymerization. Connectivity: none. Sterilization: not applicable (non-sterile).
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as a dental impression material in dual phase impression techniques, for the precise duplication of models, and for capturing multiple unit impressions in dental patients.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Impression material is a device composed of materials such as alginate or polysulfide intended to be placed on a preformed impression tray and used to reproduce the structure of a patient's teeth and gums. The device is intended to provide models for study and for production of restorative prosthetic devices, such as gold inlays and dentures.
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May 13,2016
Dentkist, Inc. c/o Mr. Peter Chung President Plus Global 300 Atwood Street Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
Re: K152766
Trade/Device Name: CharmFlex® Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3660 Regulation Name: Impression Material Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: ELW Dated: February 1, 2016 Received: February 5, 2016
Dear Mr. Peter Chung:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of March 8, 2016. 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.
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for Erin I. Keith, M.S. Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K152766
Device Name CharmFlex®
Indications for Use (Describe)
- Impression material in a dual phase impression technique
- Precise duplication of models
- Capturing multiple unit impressions
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
الص Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
[as required by 807.92(c)]
# 1. Applicant
- 1) Company : Dentkist, Inc
- 2) Address : (Dangjeong-dong) 3, Nongshim-ro, Gunpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
- 3) Tel : 82-31-458-2822
- 4) Fax : 82-31-458-1312
- 5) Prepared date : March 7, 2016
- 5) Contact person : Peter Chung, 412-687-3976
- 6) Contact person address : 300, Atwood Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
- 7) Submission date : Sep. 18, 2015
# 2. Device Information
- 1) Trade name : CharmFlex®
- 2) Common name : Dental Impression Materials
- 3) Classification name : Impression Material
- 4) Product code : ELW
- 5) Regulation number : 872.3660
- 6) Class of device : Class II
- 7) Panel : Dental
- 8) Model codes : 13 model codes including CharmFlex® Putty
- -CharmFlex® Putty
- CharmFlex® Putty Green ।
- CharmFlex® Putty Soft -
- CharmFlex® Heavy cartridge type -
- CharmFlex® Heavy tube type -
- CharmFlex® Regular -
- -CharmFlex® Denture
- -CharmFlex® Light LV
- -CharmFlex® Light XLV
- CharmFlex® Light Premium -
- CharmFlex® Bite -
- CharmFlex® Bite Clear -
- CharmFlex® Bite Fast -
## 3. The legally marketed device to which we are claiming equivalence
Primary Predicate: K103164 VonflexTM Heavy/VonflexTM Light
Reference Predicates: K091267 Vonflex™ Putty K140966 Vonflex™ Bite Manufacutred by VERICOM CO.,LTD.
## 4. Device description
CharmFlex is impression material. It has 5 types: Putty, Regular, Light, Heavy, Bite.
- 1) CharmFlex®Putty/ CharmFlex®Putty Green/ CharmFlex®Putty Soft CharmFlex®Putty consists of various Putty-bodies type and dental addition silicone impression material made by polymerization as a mixture of Base and Catalyst. In dental treatment, an impression material used to record oral tissue anatomy.
CharmFlex®Putty has viscosity of putty consistency classification according to type 0
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ISO 4823 classification. Packaging consists of two putty systems which are supplied by in two jars, the one is base and another is catalyst. This product is used for two step impression and the material for the first impression is for recording oral tissue anatomy. Base and catalyst of impression are packed separatelv
- 2) CharmFlex®Heavy cartridge type/ CharmFlex®Heavy tube type
CharmFlex® Heavy series are hydrophilic vinyl polysiloxane impression materials type of Heavybodies. It is used for the one-step impressions teeth or individual tooth in the mouth. CharmFlex®Heavy as the additional polymerization silicone type is rubber impression materials that registers oral tissue anatomy. It is used with Light-body for impression taking. Packages are cartridge type which is supplied by from of two syringes. This product is used for the first or second impression taking of whole teeth or individual tooth in mouth before the final impression taking. It is silicone based dental rubber impression materials.
- 3) CharmFlex®Regular/ CharmFlex®Denture/ CharmFlex®Light LV/ CharmFlex®Light XLV/ CharmFlex®Light Premium
CharmFlex® Light series are hydrophilic vinyl polysiloxane impression material type of LightLV, Regular and LightXLV. It is used for the one-step or two-step impression taking of teeth or individual tooth in the mouth. CharmFlex® Light XLV/Regular series as the additional polymerization silicone type are rubber impression materials that records oral tissue anatomy. Packages are cartridge type which is supplied by from of two syringes. This product is used for the first or second impression taking of teeth or individual tooth in mouth before the final impression taking. It is silicone based dental rubber impression materials.
- 4) CharmFlex®Bite/ CharmFlex®Bite Clear/ CharmFlex®Bite Fast
CharmFlex Bite series are bite registration impression material to measure of the occlusal surface. impression of the teeth for a three-dimension position of the mandible in relation to the maxilla. It has a short polymerization time and a high final hardness. Making it suitable for bite registration.
## 5. Indications for Use :
- Impression material in a dual phase impression technique
- Precise duplication of models
- Capturing multiple unit impressions
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## 6. Performance data:
Bench test
| Test items | Standards |
|-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| Appearance test | |
| Weight test | |
| Component test | |
| Working time test | |
| Minimum strength test | |
| Hardness test | ISO 4823 Dentistry-Elastomeric impression<br>materials |
| Linear dimensional chage test | |
| Consistency | |
| Working time | |
| Detail reproduction | |
| Compatibility with gypsum | |
| Elastic recovery | |
| Strain-in-compression | |
Biocompatibility Testing
- Cytotoxicity according to ISO 10993-5 .
- Systemic Toxicity according to ISO 10993-●
- Oral Mucosa Irrifation Testing according to . 10993-10
-
Shelf-Life Validation
Accelerated shelf-iffe testing was conducted according to ASTM 1980 to confirm the shelf-life of the subject device.
#### FDA Guidance Document
Conformance to the recommendation in the FDA Guidance Document for Dental Impression Materials.
#### 7. Predicate device comparison table
- 1) CharmFlex Heavy / CharmFlex Light LV / CharmFlex Light XLV / CharmFlex Reqular
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Company | Dentkist, Inc. | VERICOM Co., Ltd. |
| Device Name | CharmFlex Heavy / CharmFlex Regular /<br>CharmFlex Denture / CharmFlex Light LV /<br>CharmFlex Light XLV / CharmFlex Light<br>Premium | VonflexTM Heavy / VonflexTM Light /<br>VonflexTM Medium |
| 510(k) # | N/A | K103164 |
| Classification | Material, Impression | Material, Impression |
| Product Code | ELW | ELW |
| Regulation | 21 CER 872.3660 | 21 CER 872.3660 |
| Indications for Use | - Impression material in a dual phase impression<br>technique<br>- Precise duplication of models<br>- Capturing multiple unit impressions | - Impression material in a dual phase impression<br>technique<br>- Precise duplication of models<br>- Capturing multiple unit impressions<br>- All impression techniques where the operator<br>needs a heavy or low viscosity material |
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| Method of<br>manipulation | | 1. Cartridge-Light, Medium, Heavy |
|---------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| | 1. CharmFlex Heavy | Place the cartridge of Vonflex S into a impression |
| | 1) Tube type : Squeeze equal volume of Base | gun. Squeeze the cartridge several times to |
| | and | extrude the material. Dispense a small amount of |
| | Catalyst (1:1) and mix quickly with a tool for | impression material before installing a mixing tip to |
| | 1'30" and load Heavy-body on the tray. | ensure even flow from each side of the cartridge. |
| | Cartridge type : Apply Heavy-body on the tray. | 2. Tube-Heavy |
| | 2) Inject Light-body on tray and directly onto the | Squeeze the same amount of Vonflex S, Catalyst |
| | teeth. ( Intra oral tip is used to inject around the | and Base on a mixing pad. Mixing ratio is 1 volume |
| | teeth.) | Base: 1 volume Catalyst for Vonflex S. Mix them |
| | 3) Set the tray in the mouth, keep the material until | quickly within 30 seconds with spatula until two |
| | it is perfectly set in mouth. | different colors are mixed into the same color<br>perfectly. |
| | 4) After impression material is perfectly set, store it<br>in room for 30 minutes. | 3. Prior to taking the impression, remove any |
| | 2. CharmFlex Regular / CharmFlex Denture / | residue of pollutants in the oral by rinsing and dry |
| | CharmFlex Light LV / CharmFlex Light XLV / | completely. |
| | CharmFlex Light Premium | 4. Put Medium or Heavy into the tray, and then |
| | 1) Apply the materials onto the tray of putty (2- | load Light body with mixing tip on it. |
| | step) / Heavy Body (1-step) depending on | 5. Load Light body with a mixing tip on the |
| | techniques being used. | preparations inside of a mouth. And seat the |
| | 2) Set the tray in the mouth, keep the material until | loaded tray on the preparations to get a final |
| | it is perfectly set in mouth. | impression |
| | 3) After impression material is perfectly set, store it | 6. after setting the impression, remove the tray |
| | in room for 30 minutes. | from the mouth. And rinse it with water or disinfect |
| | | it by using any ADA accepted liquid disinfectant. |
| | - Vinyl Siloxane | - Vinyl Siloxane |
| Chemical composition | - Hydrogen Siloxane | - Hydrogen Siloxane |
| | - Silicon dioxide | - Fumed Silica |
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| | - Calcium silicate<br>- Mineral Oil<br>- Pigments | - Organo Platinum Complex<br>- Polyethylene glycol dodecyl ether<br>- Pigments |
|--------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Flow properties | Low viscosity<br>Heavy(high viscosity) | Light(Low viscosity)<br>Medium(medium viscosity)<br>Heavy(high viscosity) |
| Viscosity | 48mm<br>Heavy(34.25mm) | Light(42mm), Medium(36mm), Heavy(33mm) |
| Wettability | High, Heavy(Low) | Light(high), Regular(medium), Heavy(Low) |
| Working time | 1.CharmFlex Heavy cartridge type: 1'30"<br>2.CharmFlex Heavy tube type: 2'<br>3.CharmFlex Regular/<br>CharmFlex Denture/CharmFlex Light LV/<br>CharmFlex Light XLV/CharmFlex Light<br>Premium: 2'~2'30" | Light: 1'30"~2'30"<br>Medium, Heavy: 1'30"~2'15" |
| Setting time | 2'~4' | 4' |
| Mechanical strength | 55~65<br>Heavy(62±2) | Light(50±2), Medium(55±2), Heavy(64±2) |
| Working humidity | 50±10% | 50±10% |
| Dimension accuracy | 20 μm | 22 μm |
| Strain in compression | 4.0~5.0% | 4.0~5.0% |
| Consistency | 48mm<br>Heavy(34.25mm) | Light(42mm), Medium(36mm), Heavy(33mm) |
| Safety | safe | safe |
| Compatibility with the<br>die and cast materials | 20 μm | 22 μm |
| Keeping qualities | cool and dry place (18~24 °C/64~75 °F) | At a cool place(2~24 °C) |
| Curve of the shrinkage | No data | No data |
| Use | Dentist, Dental specialist | Dentist, Dental specialist |
# 2) CharmFlex Putty / CharmFlex Putty Green / CharmFlex Putty Soft
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
|---------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Company | Dentkist, Inc. | VERICOM Co., Ltd. |
| Device Name | CharmFlex Putty / CharmFlex Putty<br>Green / CharmFlex Putty Soft | VonflexSTM Putty |
| 510(k) | N/A | K091267 |
| Classification | Material, Impression | Material, Impression |
| Product Code | ELW | ELW |
| Regulation | 21 CER 872.3660 | 21 CER 872.3660 |
| Indications for Use | - Impression material in a dual phase<br>impression technique<br>- Precise duplication of models<br>- Capturing multiple unit impressions | - Impression material in a dual phase impression<br>technique<br>- Precise duplication of models<br>- Capturing multiple unit impressions<br>- All impression techniques where the operator needs a<br>heavy or low viscosity material |
| Method of<br>manipulation | 1. Take out the same amount of Base and<br>Catalyst. (1:1 vol.)<br>2. Knead them properly with hands until a<br>mixed color is attained. Wear disposable vinyl<br>gloves to prevent your hands from incurring an<br>allergic reaction.<br>3. Apply the mixed material to the tray and set<br>into the mouth.<br>4. After the material is perfectly set, remove<br>from the mouth.<br>5. Set the tray with Light-body on the<br>completed Putty-body into the mouth.<br>6. After the material is perfectly set, store it in<br>room for 30 minutes. | 1. Take the same volume of Base and Catalyst with a<br>measuring scoop. Knead them quickly within 30 seconds<br>with clean and dry hands until two different colors are<br>mixed into the same color perfectly.<br>2. Place Vonflex S putty in to a selected tray and remove<br>the excess of it on the surface.<br>3. On setting the Vonflex S putty completely, remove the<br>tray from the mouth with moving slightly back and forth.<br>4. Load Medium or Light body with a mixing tip on the<br>preparations inside of a mouth<br>5. Put Medium or Light body on pre-impression and seat<br>the loaded tray on the preparations to get a final<br>impression.<br>6. After setting the impression, remove the tray from the<br>mouth. And rinse it with water or disinfect it by using any<br>ADA accepted liquid disinfectant. |
| Chemical composition | -Polyvinyl siloxane<br>-Silica | -Polyvinyl siloxane<br>-Silica |
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| Flow properties | High viscosity | High viscosity |
|--------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|----------------------------|
| Viscosity | 25.83mm | 26.32mm |
| Wettability | Low | Low |
| Working time | 1'~1' 30" (26 °C) | 1.30min~2min (23 °C) |
| Setting time | 2.22'~4' | 2.30min~4min |
| Mechanical strength | 65~85 | 62~75 |
| Working humidity | 50%±10 | 50%±10 |
| Dimension accuracy | 30 μm | 28 μm |
| Strain in compression | 3.0~4.0% | 3.0~4.0% |
| Consistency | 25.83mm | 26.32mm |
| Safety | safe | safe |
| Compatibility with the<br>die and cast materials | 30 μm | 28 μm |
| Keeping qualities | cool and dry place (18~24 °C/64~75 °F) | At a cool place(2~24 °C) |
| Curve of the<br>shrinkage | No data | No data |
| Use | Dentist, Dental specialist | Dentist, Dental specialist |
# 3) CharmFlex Bite / CharmFlex Bite Clear / CharmFlex Bite Fast
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
|---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Company | Dentkist, Inc. | VERICOM Co., Ltd. |
| Device Name | CharmFlex Bite / CharmFlex Bite Clear / | Vonflex STM Bite |
| | CharmFlex Bite Fast | |
| 510(k) | N/A | K091267 |
| Classification | Material, Impression | Material, Impression |
| Product Code | ELW | ELW |
| Regulation | 21 CER 872.3660 | 21 CER 872.3660 |
| Indications for Use | - Impression material in a dual phase<br>impression technique<br>- Precise duplication of models<br>- Capturing multiple unit impressions | - Impression material in a dual phase impression<br>technique<br>- Precise duplication of models<br>- Capturing multiple unit impressions<br>- All impression techniques where the operator needs a<br>heavy or low viscosity material |
| Method of<br>manipulation | 1. Check the expiration date and avoid<br>package contamination.<br>2. Follow the instructions for use before using.<br>3. Place a disposable mixing tip on cartridge,<br>and place the cartridge on exclusive mixing<br>gun.<br>4. Check to be made to mix well during<br>extrusion through the tips.<br>5. Apply bite registration material directly onto<br>the occlusal surfaces.<br>6. Set this material to intraoral until the impression<br>material completely polymerized.<br>7. Remove the set bite registration from<br>intraoral.<br>8. Make a master cast with a instrument such<br>as a dental knife. | 1. Prior to taking Vonflex S Bite, completely remove any<br>residue of pollutants in the oral by rinsing and drying.<br>2. Place the cartridge of Vonflex S Bite into the<br>impression gun.<br>3. Dispense a small amount of impression material<br>before installing a mixing tip to ensure even flow from<br>each side of the cartridge<br>4. Push firmly to attach the mixing tip in the cartridge.<br>Then, rotate the colored collar of the mixing tip 1/4 turns<br>clockwise to the end of the cartridge.<br>5. Squeeze the handle several times to extrude the<br>material onto occlusal of teeth. Guide patient into centric<br>occlusion to register bite.<br>6. After the material set, remove it from mouth. If you<br>have extra material after removing the trim undercut.<br>7. Make sure the bite registration and ready model. |
| Chemical composition | -Polyvinyl siloxane<br>-Silica | -Polyvinyl siloxane<br>-Silica |
| Flow properties | High viscosity | High viscosity |
| Viscosity | 32mm | 30mm |
| Wettability | Low | Low |
| Working time | 20~35sec(23℃) | 30~45sec(23℃) |
| Setting time | 30~60sec | 30~90sec |
| Mechanical strength | 89±2 | 88±2 |
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| Working humidity | 50%±10 | 50%±10 |
|--------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|----------------------------|
| Dimension accuracy | 1.5 μm | 2 μm |
| Strain in compression | 1.5~2.5% | 1.5~2.5% |
| Consistency | 32mm | 30mm |
| Safety | safe | safe |
| Compatibility with the<br>die and cast materials | 1.5 μm | 2 μm |
| Keeping qualities | cool and dry place (18~24 °C/64~75 °F) | At a cool place(2~24 °C) |
| Curve of the<br>shrinkage | brittle feature | brittle feature |
| Use | Dentist, Dental specialist | Dentist, Dental specialist |
The subject device and primary predicate have slightly different Indications for Use language. However,
the difference in language does not change the intended use or substan
### 9. Conclusion:
Comparison results demonstrate that the specifications and performance of the device are same as the leqally marketed predicate device.
Therefore, it is concluded that CharmFlex® is substantially equivalent to the legally marketed predicate device.
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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.