CARE BRAND Locking Bone Plates and Screws Osteosynthesis Plating System, CARE Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System
Applicant
Orthocare
Product Code
HRS · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Jun 17, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3030
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
CARE BRAND Locking Bone Plates and Screws Osteosynthesis Plating System, CARE Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System are provided non-sterile. CARE BRAND Locking Bone Plates and Screws Osteosynthesis Plating System are indicated for treating fractures of various bones including the clavicle, pelvis, scapula, long bone ( humerus, ulna, radius, femur, tibia and fibula), and small bone (metacarpals, metatarsals, phalanges). CARE Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System is used to provide fixation of fractures to the proximal femur shaft and generally indicated for use in trochanteric, intertrochanteric fractures. The system is indicated for use in adult patients only. All implants are for single use only.
Device Story
System of metallic bone plates and screws for fracture fixation/osteosynthesis. Components include locking/non-locking plates (DHS/DCS, large/small/mini fragment) and screws (cortical, locking, compression). Used by orthopedic surgeons in clinical settings for fracture stabilization. Implants are non-sterile and require sterilization before use. Device provides mechanical support to bone fragments to facilitate healing. Benefits include anatomical fracture reduction and rigid fixation.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence demonstrated via bench testing only, including material compliance (ASTM F136, F138, F139) and mechanical performance testing (ASTM F382, F384, F543) for static/dynamic bending, torsional properties, driving torque, and pull-out strength.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Stainless steel (ASTM F138, F139) and Titanium alloy (ASTM F136). Components: Bone plates (DHS/DCS, fragment plates) and screws (locking/non-locking, cortical). Mechanical fixation via screw-plate interface. Supplied non-sterile; requires sterilization. Dimensions: 2-22 holes; screw diameters 2.4mm-5.0mm; lengths 6mm-120mm.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients with fractures of the clavicle, pelvis, scapula, long bones (humerus, ulna, radius, femur, tibia, fibula), and small bones (metacarpals, metatarsals, phalanges). DHS/DCS system indicated for proximal femur shaft, trochanteric, and intertrochanteric fractures. Not indicated for use in the spine.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories are devices intended to be implanted consisting of one or more metallic components and their metallic fasteners. The devices contain a plate, a nail/plate combination, or a blade/plate combination that are made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum, stainless steel, and titanium, that are intended to be held in position with fasteners, such as screws and nails, or bolts, nuts, and washers. These devices are used for fixation of fractures of the proximal or distal end of long bones, such as intracapsular, intertrochanteric, intercervical, supracondylar, or condylar fractures of the femur; for fusion of a joint; or for surgical procedures that involve cutting a bone. The devices may be implanted or attached through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
Predicate Devices
Synthes Limited Contact-Dynamic Hip Screw Implant (LC-DHS) (K923613)
Synthes Titanium Limited Contact-Dynamic Hip Screw Implant (Ti LC-DHS) (K953607)
Synthes dynamic condylar screw or d.c.s. (K840954)
Synthes 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm Curved Narrow and Broad Locking Compression Plates (LCP) (K092609)
Synthes 3.5 and 4.5mm Locking Compression Plate System (K082807)
Synthes 4.5 mm LCP Straight Reconstruction Plate (K051986)
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June 17, 2016
Ortho Care Mr. Rajeev Chhabra Managing Partner 3/10 Kirti Nagar Industrial Area New Delhi, 110015 INDIA
Re: K153374 Trade/Device Name: CARE BRAND Locking Bone Plate and Screws Osteosynthesis Plating System, CARE Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3030 Regulation Name: Single/multiple component metallic bone fixation appliances and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HRS, HWC Dated: April 19, 2016 Received: April 21, 2016
Dear Mr. Chhabra:
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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## Vincent J. Devlin -S
for Mark N. Melkerson Director Division of Orthopedic Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K153374
Device Name
CARE BRAND Locking Bone Plates and Screws Osteosynthesis Plating System, CARE Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System
Indications for Use (Describe)
CARE BRAND Locking Bone Plates and Screws Osteosynthesis Plating System, CARE Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System are provided non-sterile.
CARE BRAND Locking Bone Plates and Screws Osteosynthesis Plating System are indicated for treating fractures of various bones including the clavis, scapula, long bone ( humerus, ulna, radius, femur, tibia and fibula), and small bone (metacarpals, metatarsals, phalanges).
CARE Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System is used to provide fixation of fractures to the proximal femur shaft and generally indicated for use in trochanteric, pertrochanteric, intertrochanteric fractures.
The system is indicated for use in adult patients only. All implants are for single use only.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
2 Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### Premarket Notification 510(k) Summary as required by Section 807.92
General Company Information as required by 807:92 (a)
(a.1) The submitter's name, address, telephone number, a contact person, and the date the summary was prepared
Submitter's Name: Ortho Care
Address:
Office: 3/10 Kirti Nagar Industrial Area, New Delhi-110015 India
Factory:
Plot Number A-31, Sector A-4, Tronica City, Loni, Ghaziabad, 201102 India
| Contact Person Name: | Mr. Rajeev Chhabra |
|----------------------|--------------------|
| Title: | Managing Partner |
| Phone Number: | +91-9810038246 |
| Dated: | 05-11-2015 |
#### This is a bundled submission.
Throughout the submission there is a mention of CARE BRAND Locking Bone Plates and Screws Osteosynthesis Plating System, CARE Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System that represents the range of products covered under this 510(k) submission.
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### a.2: The name of the device, including the trade or proprietary name if applicable, the common or usual name, and the classification name, if known
#### Proprietary Name:
- . CARE BRAND Locking Bone Plates and Screws Osteosynthesis Plating System, CARE Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System
### Common or Usual Name:
- Orthopaedic Bone Plates
- Orthopaedic Bone Screws
#### Classification Name:
- PLATES, FIXATION, BONE
- · SCREWS, FIXATION, BONE
Product Code:
HRS, HWC
Device Class: ll
Review Pane: Orthopaedic
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3030 and 21 CFR 888.3040
#### Variants/Types:
CARE BRAND Locking Bone Plates and Screws Osteosynthesis Plating System, CARE Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System are further subdivided into following categories
| S. No. | Category | Types |
|--------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|
| 01 | Dynamic Hip Screw Type /Dynamic<br>Condylar Screw Type DHS and<br>Compression Screws | Non-Locking Version |
| 02 | Large Fragment Plates | Locking Version |
| 03 | Small Fragment Plates | Locking Version |
| 04 | Mini Fragment Plates | Locking Version |
| 05 | Bone Screws | Locking and Non-Locking<br>Version |
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Further Description of CARE BRAND Locking Bone Plates and Screws Osteosynthesis Plating System, CARE Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System
Generally there are following types of bone plates used with cortical (cortex) and Locking Screws. These bone plates are generally designed on the basis of the bone contour and
anatomy. The Dynamic Hip Screw Plate and Dynamic Condylar Type Plates are used with Dynamic Hip Screw combined with Compression Screw and shaft with cortical (cortex) screws.
| S. No. | Type | Subtype |
|--------|-----------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 01 | Dynamic Hip Screw Type<br>/Dynamic Condylar Screw<br>Type | Dynamic Hip Screw Plate, Dynamic Condylar Screw Plate |
| 02 | Small and Large<br>Fragment | T-Shaped, Hook, Angled Plates. Reconstructions plates |
| 03 | Dynamic compression | Small DCP, Narrow DCP, Lengthening Narrow, Broad DCP, Lengthening Broad Plates |
| 04 | Mini Fragment | T-Shaped |
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### A3) Identification of the Predicate Device:
Following are the predicate device 510(k) with which we are declaring substantial equivalence:
Following is the range of variants covered with their corresponding predicate devices.
| S. No. | Subject Device | Predicate Device |
|--------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1. | Dynamic Hip Screw Plate (with Dynamic Compression<br>Holes) (Long Barrel) | Synthes Limited Contact-Dynamic Hip Screw<br>Implant (LC-DHS)" for K923613 |
| | Dynamic Hip Screw Plate (with Dynamic Compression<br>Holes) (Short Barrel) | Synthes Titanium Limited Contact-Dynamic<br>Hip Screw Implant (Ti LC-DHS)" for K953607 |
| 2. | Dynamic Condylar Plate with Dynamic Compression<br>Holes (Barrel length 25 mm) | Synthes dynamic condylar screw or d.c.s.<br>K840954 |
| 3. | Dynamic Hip Screw, Ø 12.5mm with Compression<br>Screw | Synthes Limited Contact-Dynamic Hip Screw<br>Implant (LC-DHS)" for K923613 |
| | | Synthes Titanium Limited Contact-Dynamic<br>Hip Screw Implant (Ti LC-DHS)" for K953607 |
| 4. | LCP Curved Narrow Plates | Synthes 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm<br>Curved Narrow and Broad Locking<br>Compression Plates<br>(LCP) (K092609) |
| 5. | Narrow Locking Plate For 4.5mm/5.0mm Screws | Synthes 3.5 and 4.5mm Locking<br>Compression Plate System (K082807) |
| 6. | Locking Reconstruction Plate 4.5mm | Synthes 4.5 mm LCP Straight<br>Reconstruction Plate (K051986) |
| 7. | LCP Curved Broad Plates | Synthes 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm<br>Curved Narrow and Broad Locking<br>Compression Plates<br>(LCP) (K092609) |
| 8. | Broad Locking Plate For 4.5mm/5.0mm Screws | Synthes 3.5 and 4.5mm Locking<br>Compression Plate System (K082807) |
| 9. | Locking distal femur plate - right<br>Locking distal femur plate - left | Synthes LCP Distal Femur<br>Plates (K062564) |
| 10. | Proximal Lateral Tibia Locking Plate Left<br>Proximal Lateral Tibia Locking Plate Right | K030597 Synthes 3.5 Titanium LCP<br>Proximal Tibia Plate (For Titanium)<br>Synthes LCP Proximal Tibia<br>Plate (K011978) (For Stainless Steel) |
| 11. | Locking Femoral Proximal Lateral Plates L/R 5 Holes<br>To 13 Holes, Left<br>Locking Femoral Proximal Lateral Plates L/R 5 Holes<br>To 13 Holes, Right | Synthes (USA) LCP Proximal Femur Plate<br>and Screws (K030858) |
| 12. | Locking Humeral Distal Dorsal Plates L/R Without<br>Support 2.7/3.5, Left & Right | Synthes 3.5mm LCP Distal<br>Humerus System (K033995) |
| 13. | Locking Humeral Distal Dorsal Plates L/R With Lateral<br>Support 2.7/3.5, Left & Right | Synthes 3.5mm LCP Distal<br>Humerus System (K033995) |
| 14. | Distal Tibial Locking Plate 2.7/3.5, Left | Synthes Medial Distal Tibia Plate<br>(K001945) |
| 15 | Distal Tibial Locking Plate 2.7/3.5, Right | Synthes Medial Distal Tibia Plate<br>(K001945) |
| 16. | Locking philos proximal humeral plate - Long<br>Locking philos proximal humeral plate - Short | Synthes (USA) LCP® Proximal Humerus<br>Plates, Long (K041860) |
| 17. | Small Locking Plate For Dia 3.5mm Screws | Synthes 3.5 and 4.5mm Locking<br>Compression Plate System with expended<br>indications (K082807) |
| 18. | Locking Proximal Humeral Plate - long<br>Locking Proximal Humeral Plate - short | Proximal humerus plate long<br>Synthes K041860 |
| 19. | Locking T-Plate Oblique angled For Dia 3.5mm<br>Screws, Left | Synthes Small Fragment Dynamic<br>Compression Locking(DCL) System<br>(K000684) |
| 20 | Locking T-Plate Oblique angled For Dia 3.5mm<br>Screws, Right | Synthes Small Fragment Dynamic<br>Compression Locking(DCL) System<br>(K000684) |
| 21. | Locking T-Plate Right Angle FOR Dia 3.5mm Screws,<br>3 Hole Head | Synthes Small Fragment Dynamic<br>Compression Locking(DCL)<br>System(K000684) |
| 22 | Locking T-Plate Right Angle FOR Dia 3.5mm Screws,<br>4 Hole Head | Synthes Small Fragment Dynamic<br>Compression Locking(DCL)<br>System (K000684) |
| 23. | LCP Proximal Tibial Plate 3.5, Left | Synthes 3.5mm Titanium LCP Proximal<br>Tibia Plate (K030597) OR Synthes LCP<br>Proximal Tibia Plates (K011978) |
| 24 | LCP Proximal Tibial Plate 3.5, Right | Synthes 3.5mm Titanium LCP Proximal<br>Tibia Plate (K030597) OR Synthes LCP<br>Proximal Tibia Plates (K011978) |
| 25. | LCP Clavicle Hook Plate, Left | Synthes Clavicle Hook Plate<br>(K061753) |
| 26 | LCP Clavicle Hook Plate, Right | Synthes Clavicle Hook Plate<br>(K061753) |
| 27. | Locking Distal Dorsal Radius T-Plates 2.7mm, 3Holes | K012114 (Synthes locking distal radius<br>plating system) |
| 28 | Locking Distal Dorsal Radius T-Plates 2.7mm, 4Holes | LCP Radial Head Plating System<br>(K040777) |
| 29. | Locking Compression EXTRA-ARTICULAR VOLAR<br>DISTAL RADIUS PLATES 2.4 HEAD 4HOLES, Left<br>and Right with Shaft having 3 Holes, 4 Holes and 5<br>Holes | LCP Radial Head Plating<br>System (K040777) |
| 30. | Locking Head Screw, Dia - 2.4mm - Self Tapping | Synthes<br>2.4mm titanium locking screw<br>(K040777) |
| 31. | Locking Head Screw, Dia - 2.7mm - Self Tapping | Synthes LCP Modular Foot plate<br>(K050110) |
| 32. | Locking Head Screw, Dia - 3.5mm - Self Tapping | Synthes Small Fragment Dynamic<br>Compression Locking (DCL) System<br>(K000684) |
| 33. | Locking Head Screw, Dia - 5.0mm - Self Tapping | Synthes Large Fragment Dynamic<br>Compression Locking (DCL) System<br>(K000682) |
| 34. | Cortex Screw Ø 3.5mm, Self Tapping | Synthes Cortical Screws K112583 |
| 35. | Cortex Screw Ø 4.5mm, Self Tapping | Synthes Cortical Screws (K112583) |
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a4). A description of the device that is the subject of the premarket notification submission, such as might be found in the labeling or promotional material for the device
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#### Device Description:
CARE BRAND Locking Bone Plates and Screws Osteosynthesis Plating System, CARE Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System consists of various shape and sizes of plates featuring compression and locking holes, full-threaded-cortical, locking self-tapping screws, compression and dynamic screws.
The plates and screws are fabricated from Stainless Steel and Titanium.
The system contains several models based on the size of the device and application site such as fixation/reconstruction of small fragment bones, forefoot, mid-foot, rear-foot, ankle, or other bones appropriate for the size of the device. The plate implants are in many models available: like, Reconstruction Plates, T- Plates, Anatomical Plates, Clavicle Hook Plates.
These all are mainly divided into
- DHS/DCS Plates.
- Large Fragment Plates
- Small Fragment Plates
- Mini Fragment Plates
The number of the holes varies from 2 to 22.
The Locking screw implants are in corresponding diameter ranges from 2.4mm, 2.7mm, 3.5mm, 5.0mm diameters with lengths varying as per the requirements and minimum length: 6 mm to maximum length 90mm.
The Non-locking screw implants are in 3.5mm and 4.5mm diameter and length range from 10mm to 74mm.
CARE Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System consist of DHS/DCS Plates, lag Screw, compression screw, and 4.5 Cortex screw (Standard and Self Tapping). The DHS plates are available with barrel length 25mm (short barrel) and 38mm (Standard barrel angels varies from 130° to 150°. The DHS/DCS Screw is available in total length from 50 to 120 mm. thread length 22mm. shaft diameter of 12.5. The thread of DHS/DCS Screw has a buttress type. The DHS/DCS Compression Screw can be used to achieve fracture compression. Its dimension is available with thread length 36mm and outer diameter 3.8 mm.
These devices are not indicated for use in spine.
These implants are supplied non-sterile, the products have to be sterilized prior to use.
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#### A5). (5) A statement of the intended use of the device
#### Indications for Use:
• CARE BRAND Locking Bone Plates and Screws Osteosynthesis Plating System, CARE Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System are provided non-sterile.
CARE BRAND Locking Bone Plates and Screws Osteosynthesis Plating System are indicated for treating fractures of various bones including the clavicle, pelvis, scapula, long bone ( humerus, ulna, radius, femur, tibia and fibula), and small bone (metacarpals, metatarsals, phalanges).
CARE Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System is used to provide fixation of fractures to the proximal femur shaft and generally indicated for use in trochanteric, intertrochanteric fractures.
The system is indicated for use in adult patients only. All implants are for single use only.
#### A6). Summary of Technological Characteristics as compared to the predicate devices:
#### Substantial equivalence including comparison with predicate devices
A comparison between the CARE BRAND Locking Bone Plates and Screws Osteosynthesis Plating System, CARE Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System and predicate devices has been performed which has resulted in demonstration of similarities in dimensional and performance criteria.
| S. No. | Characteristics | Predicate Device Versus New<br>Device (Care Brand) | Remarks |
|--------|-----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------|
| 01 | Indications for use | Similar intended use in New Device and<br>Predicate device | Equivalent |
| 02 | Material | Same material used in New Device and<br>Predicate device | Equivalent |
| 03 | Performance<br>Standards | Same performance standards used in both<br>New Device as well as predicate device | Equivalent |
| 04 | Sterilization | Same method of sterilization used in both<br>New Device as well as Predicate device | Equivalent |
| 05 | Dimensional<br>Verification | Same dimensions found in both New<br>Device as well as Predicate device | Equivalent |
#### Following is the summary of parameters in which the comparison has been verified:
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#### b1). Discussion on the non-clinical testing performed
Following are the applicable product standards considered for non-clinical standards
- A: Material Standards
- B: Performance Standards
#### A: Material Standards:
The material standards are the essential part to be complied to first, as it is the basis of manufacturing metallic surgical implants.
We have complied to following material standards
- 1. ASTM F 136: Standard specification for wrought Titanium-6Aluminium-4Vanadium ELI (Extra low interstitial) Alloy for surgical implant applications.
- 2. ASTM F 138: Standard Specification for Wrought 18 chromium-14Nickel-2.5Molybdenum stainless steel bar and wire for surgical implants.
- 3. ASTM 139: Standard Specification for Wrought 18Chromium-14Nickel-F 2.5Molybdenum Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip for Surgical Implants
We have verified the purchased material compliance to these standards and copies of the relevant test results were provided in the submission.
#### B: Performance Standards:
The device performance of CARE BRAND Locking Bone Plates and Screws Osteosynthesis Plating System, CARE Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System has been demonstrated against following applicable standards
- . ASTM F 382,
- . ASTM F 384 and
- ASTM F 543.
#### For Bone Plates:
As per ASTM F 382 and ASTM F 384 Static Four Point Bend Test: Conforms, Dynamic Four Point Bend Test: Conforms
#### For Bone Screws:
As per ASTM F 543 : Torsional Properties: Conforms, Driving Torque : Conforms, Pull-out Test: Conforms
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#### b2). Discussion on the clinical evaluation referenced and relied upon:
CARE BRAND Locking Bone Plates and Screws Osteosynthesis Plating System, CARE Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System are of similar design and pattern as well as similar intended use. Clinical information was not necessary to demonstrate substantial equivalence.
#### CONCLUSION:
#### General, Safety and Performance conclusion:
From the available data available we can justify that the CARE BRAND Locking Bone Plates and Screws Osteosynthesis Plating System, CARE Brand of DHS/DCS Plating System are as safe, as effective and perform as same indications for use as that of already marketed predicate devices identified in a3. of 510(k) summary.
Hence these devices can be considered safe and effective for their intended use.
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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.