K161546 · Ashitaka Factory of Terumo Corporation · DQY · Oct 14, 2016 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K161546
Device Name
R2P SlenGuide
Applicant
Ashitaka Factory of Terumo Corporation
Product Code
DQY · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Oct 14, 2016
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1250
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The R2P (radial to peripheral) SlenGuide is designed for the introduction of interventional and diagnostic devices into the peripheral vasculature of the lower extremities.
Device Story
R2P SlenGuide is a single-use, manual guiding catheter system for peripheral vascular interventional procedures. It consists of a guiding catheter and an inner guide accessory. The guiding catheter features a three-layer construction (polyamide elastomer outer, stainless steel mesh braid, PTFE inner) with a hydrophilic-coated, radiopaque soft-tip. The inner guide, used to direct the catheter to a lesion, is made of polyester elastomer with a tungsten-loaded distal portion for fluoroscopic visibility. The device is operated manually by a physician in a clinical setting. The inner guide is removed once the catheter is positioned. The system facilitates the delivery of diagnostic or interventional devices, potentially improving procedural access in the lower extremity vasculature.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including radio-detectability, surface quality, tensile force, leakage, hub performance, particulate evaluation, torque strength, coating lubricity, flexibility, kink resistance, and biocompatibility testing.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Polyamide elastomer, stainless steel (ASTM braid), PTFE, polyester elastomer, tungsten, polycarbonate, cyanoacrylate. Construction: Three-layer guiding catheter (7Fr, 120/150cm) with hydrophilic coating. Operation: Manual. Sterilization: Ethylene oxide (ISO 11135:2014). Standards: ISO 10555-1, ISO 594-2, ASTM F640-12.
Indications for Use
Indicated for the introduction of interventional and diagnostic devices into the peripheral vasculature of the lower extremities.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A percutaneous catheter is a device that is introduced into a vein or artery through the skin using a dilator and a sheath (introducer) or guide wire.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
October 14, 2016
Terumo Medical Corporation Ms. Monika McDole-Russell Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist 265 Davidson Avenue, Suite 320 Somerset. NJ 08873
Re: K161546
Trade/Device Name: R2P SlenGuide Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1250 Regulation Name: Percutaneous Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQY Dated: September 13, 2016 Received: September 14, 2016
Dear Ms. McDole-Russell:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K161546
Device Name R2PTM SlenGuide™
Indications for Use (Describe)
The R2P (radial to peripheral) SlenGuide is designed for the introduction of interventional and diagnostic devices into the peripheral vasculature of the lower extremities.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-------------------------------------------------|--|
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
| Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(K) SUMMARY
# A. SUBMITTER INFORMATION (807.92(a)(1))
| Prepared by: | Monika McDole-Russell, MSRA, RAC<br>Manager, Regulatory Affairs<br>Terumo Medical Corporation<br>Tel. (732) 302-4900 ext.4273<br>Fax (732) 302-4905 |
|--------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|--------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Prepared for: | Owner/Operator |
|---------------|----------------------------------|
| | Terumo Corporation |
| | 44-1, 2-Chome, Hatagaya |
| | Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo |
| | Japan 151-0072 |
| | Owner/Operator Number: 801 002 6 |
### Manufacturer and Sterilization Facility (Applicant)
Ashitaka Factory of Terumo Corporation 150 Maimaigi-cho Fujinomiya, Shizuoka 418-0015, Japan Registration Number: 968 183 4
| Contact Person: | Monika McDole-Russell, MSRA, RAC |
|-----------------|----------------------------------------|
| | Manager, Regulatory Affairs |
| | Terumo Medical Corporation |
| | 265 Davidson Avenue, Suite 320 |
| | Somerset, NJ 08873 |
| Tel. | (732) 302-4900 ext.4273 |
| Fax | (732) 302-4905 |
| E-mail: | monika.mcdolerussell@terumomedical.com |
Date prepared: October 7, 2016
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#### B. DEVICE NAME (807.92(a)(2))
| Proprietary Name: | R2PTM SlenGuideTM |
|-----------------------|-----------------------|
| Common Name: | Guiding Catheter |
| Classification Name: | Percutaneous Catheter |
| Classification Panel: | Cardiovascular |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR 870.1250 |
| Product Code: | DQY |
| Classification: | Class II |
### C. PREDICATE DEVICES (807.92(a)(3))
The legally marketed device(s) to which substantial equivalence is claimed are:
- Predicate Device: K972978 Vista Brite Tip Guiding Catheters, manufactured by . Cordis Corporation.
- Reference Device 1: K142819 Shuttle-SL Flexor Tuohy-Borst Side-Arm . Introducer Set, manufactured by Cook, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Flexor Introducer Set")*
*Flexor Introducer Set (K142819) is presented as a reference predicate for the Inner Guide.
- Reference Device 2: K090040 Radifocus Glidecath/Glidecath XP, manufactured . by Terumo Corporation.
* Radifocus Glidecath/Glidecath XP (K090040) is presented as a reference predicate for device length.
#### D. REASON FOR 510(k) SUBMISSION
This premarket notification (510(k)) is being submitted for the R2P SlenGuide, manufactured by Ashitaka Factory of Terumo Corporation, for the purposes of establishing substantial equivalence to a legally marketed predicate device.
### E. DEVICE DESCRIPTION (807.92(a)(4))
#### Principle of Operation Technology
The R2P SlenGuide is operated by manual process.
#### Design/Construction
The R2P SlenGuide is a single use, ethylene oxide sterilized device that is designed to perform as a guiding catheter for interventional procedures in the peripheral vasculature. It is packaged with a guiding catheter and an inner guide; a description of
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each component is provided below.
Guiding Catheter: features a three-layer construction, which consists of a stainless steel mesh sandwiched between an outer layer of polyamide elastomer and an inner layer of polytetrafluoroethyelene. The distal end has a hydrophilic coating and contains a "soft-tip," which is visible under fluoroscopy.
Inner Guide: is an accessory device for the guiding catheter. Its purpose is to help direct the guiding catheter to the lesion, and once achieved, the inner guide is removed, in order to proceed with the interventional procedure. It is comprised of polyester elastomer, and the distal portion is a flexible polyester elastomer, containing tungsten, which is visible under fluoroscopy.
### Materials
The materials for the R2P SlenGuide are provided in the table below.
| Name of Component | Raw Material | | |
|---------------------|------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| Guiding<br>Catheter | Shaft | Polyamide elastomer<br>Pigment | |
| | Outer layer* | Distal<br>part | Polyamide elastomer<br>Pigment |
| | | Soft-tip | Polyamide elastomer<br>Tungsten |
| | Inner layer* | Polytetrafluoroethylene | |
| | Braid† | Stainless steel | |
| | Hub* | Polyamide 12<br>Pigment | |
| | Hydrophilic polymer coating* | Dimethyl acrylic amide -<br>glycidyl methacrylate<br>copolymer | |
| | Anti-kink protector | Polyester elastomer<br>Pigment | |
| Inner<br>Guide | Shaft* | Distal part | Polyester elastomer<br>Tungsten |
| | | Proximal part | Polyester elastomer |
| | Hub* | Polyamide | |
| | Lock adaptor | Polycarbonate | |
| Adhesive | | Cyanoacrylate | |
Table 5.1: List of Materials
*Blood contacting material.
*Soft-tip is not braided.
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### Specifications
The specifications for the R2P SlenGuide are provided in the table below.
| Part | Specification |
|------------------------------|-----------------|
| Catheter Size | 7Fr. |
| Catheter ID/OD | 2.20 mm/2.37 mm |
| Catheter Effective Lengths* | 120 and 150 cm |
| Inner Guide ID/OD | 1.15 mm/2.10 mm |
| Inner Guide Extended Length† | 30 mm |
| Accepts Guide Wire Diameter | 0.035" |
Table 5.2: R2P SlenGuide Specifications
*The length from the proximal anti-kink protector to the guiding catheter distal tip. *The length that the inner guide extends past the guiding catheter's tip.
# F. INDICATIONS FOR USE (807.92(a)(5))
The R2P (radial to peripheral) SlenGuide is designed for the introduction of interventional and diagnostic devices into the peripheral vasculature of the lower extremities.
### G. SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE COMPARISON (807.92(a)(6))
The R2P SlenGuide, subject of this Traditional 510(k), is substantially equivalent in its intended use, technology/principal of operation, materials, and performance to:
- Predicate Device: K972978 Vista Brite Tip Guiding Catheters, manufactured by . Cordis Corporation.
- Reference Device 1: K142819 Flexor Introducer Set*, manufactured by Cook, . Inc.
*Flexor Introducer Set (K142819) is presented as a reference predicate for the Inner Guide.
- Reference Device 2: K090040 Radifocus Glidecath/Glidecath XP*, manufactured . by Terumo Corporation.
* Radifocus Glidecath/Glidecath XP (K090040) is presented as a reference predicate for device length.
A comparison of the technological characteristics is summarized in the table below.
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| Device Characteristic | | New Device:<br>Guiding Catheter of R2P<br>SlenGuide | Predicate Device:<br>Vista Brite Tip<br>Guiding Catheters<br>(K972978)* | Reference Device 1:<br>Flexor Introducer Set<br>(K142819)* | Reference Device 2:<br>Radifocus Glidecath<br>or Glidecath XP<br>(K090040) |
|---------------------------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | | Terumo Corporation | Cordis Corporation | Cook, Inc. | Terumo Corporation |
| Intended<br>Use/Indication for<br>Use | | The R2P (radial to<br>peripheral) SlenGuide is<br>designed for the<br>introduction of<br>interventional and<br>diagnostic devices into the<br>peripheral vasculature of<br>the lower extremities | The guiding catheter is<br>intended for use for<br>intravascular<br>introduction of<br>interventional /<br>diagnostic devices into<br>the coronary or<br>peripheral vascular<br>systems | Flexor Introducers and<br>Guiding Sheaths are<br>intended to introduce<br>therapeutic or<br>diagnostic devices into<br>the vasculature,<br>excluding coronary and<br>neuro vasculature | The Radifocus Glidecath<br>(or Radifocus Glidecath<br>XP) is intended for use in<br>angiographic procedures.<br>It delivers radiopaque<br>media and therapeutic<br>agents to selected sites in<br>the vascular system. It is<br>also used to lead a guide<br>wire or catheter into the<br>target site. |
| Operation Principle | | Manual | same | same | same |
| Design/<br>Construction | Guiding<br>Catheter | Single lumen catheter,<br>stainless steel braid wire,<br>catheter, radiopaque tip,<br>and hub | same | N/A | Single lumen catheter,<br>stainless steel braid<br>wire, catheter<br>containing radiopaque<br>material(tungsten or<br>barium sulfate) and<br>hub |
| | Inner Guide | Made by plastic materials,<br>featuring a distal taper that<br>allows for smooth<br>transition with the<br>appropriately sized guide<br>wire | N/A | same | N/A |
| Device Characteristic | | New Device:<br>Guiding Catheter of R2P<br>SlenGuide | Predicate Device:<br>Vista Brite Tip<br>Guiding Catheters<br>(K972978)* | Reference Device 1:<br>Flexor Introducer Set<br>(K142819)* | Reference Device 2:<br>Radifocus Glidecath<br>or Glidecath XP<br>(K090040) |
| Materials | Guiding Catheter | • Outer layer:<br>Polyamide elastomer<br>(Nylon)<br>• Braid: Stainless steel<br>• Inner layer:<br>Polytetrafluoroethylen<br>e | same | N/A | |
| | Inner<br>Guide | • Shaft: Polyester<br>elastomer | N/A | • Shaft: Polyamide<br>elastomer (Nylon)<br>or Polyethylene | N/A |
| Package | | • Individual package on<br>which the product label<br>and the<br>peel-off labels are<br>attached<br>• 1 unit per package | same | same | same |
| Specifications | Guiding Catheter | • Effective lengths: 120<br>cm, 150 cm<br>• French size: 7Fr<br>• O.D.: 2.37 mm<br>• I.D.: 2.20 mm (0.087") | • Effective lengths:<br>55 cm, 90 cm, 95<br>cm<br>• French size: 7Fr<br>• O.D.: Soft tip:<br>2.30 mm<br>• I.D.: 2.0 mm<br>(0.078") | N/A | • Effective<br>lengths: 30 - 150cm<br>• French size:<br>5Fr, 4Fr<br>• O.D.:<br>5Fr 1.70 mm<br>4Fr 1.40mm<br>• I.D.:<br>5Fr 122mm(Double<br>braided)<br>1.12 mm(Single<br>braided)<br>4Fr 1.05 mm |
| Device Characteristic | | New Device:<br>Guiding Catheter of R2P<br>SlenGuide | Predicate Device:<br>Vista Brite Tip<br>Guiding Catheters<br>(K972978)* | Reference Device 1:<br>Flexor Introducer Set<br>(K142819)* | Reference Device 2:<br>Radifocus Glidecath<br>or Glidecath XP<br>(K090040) |
| | ุการ อนเล | Accepts guide wire<br>●<br>diameter: 0.035" | N/A | Accepts guide wire<br>●<br>diameter: 0.018",<br>0.035", and 0.038" | N/A |
| Sterilization | | Ethylene oxide | same | same | same |
Table 5.3: Summary of Comparative Information
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*Based on publicly available information on the devices.
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# H. NON CLINICAL TESTS (807.92(b)(1))
#### Performance Testing
Performance testing was conducted to ensure that the R2P SlenGuide met the applicable design and performance requirements throughout its shelf life, verify conformity to the applicable external and internal standards, and demonstrate substantial equivalence to the predicate device. With the exception of the Radiodetectability] and Cleanliness tests2, the following performance tests were performed on non-aged and accelerated aged samples. The following tables provide a list of performance tests that were performed on the R2P SlenGuide.
| Component | Test | Standard | Test Method |
|---------------------|---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Guiding<br>Catheter | Radio-<br>detectability | ISO 10555-1:2013<br>Section 4.2,<br>ASTM F640-12 | Test samples using X-ray equipment,<br>that are tested according to ASTM<br>F640-12 |
| | Surface quality | ISO 10555-1:2013<br>Section 4.4 | Check external surfaces of samples with<br>a magnifier (x 2.5 times or more) |
| | Peak tensile<br>force | ISO 10555-1:2013<br>Section 4.6<br>VIII.A.7 of FDA<br>Guidance3 | Using an autograph, measure peak<br>tensile strength of samples |
| | Freedom from<br>leakage | ISO 10555-1:2013<br>Section 4.7 | Using a syringe filled with water, apply<br>and maintain pressure to the catheter,<br>and then inspect for liquid and air<br>leakage |
| | Hub<br>performance | ISO 10555-1:2013<br>Section 4.8<br>ISO 594-2: 1998 | Test hubs for gauging, liquid leakage,<br>air leakage, separation force,<br>unscrewing torque, ease of assembly,<br>resistance to overriding, and stress<br>cracking |
| | Distal tip<br>appearance | ISO 10555-1:2013<br>Section 4.12 | Check physical appearance of distal tip<br>with a microscope (x 10 times or more) |
| | Particulate<br>evaluation | VIII.A.13 of FDA<br>Guidance3<br>USP <788><br>In-house Standard | Slide samples into an apparatus filled<br>with purified water, and<br>measure/evaluate residual particles |
Table 5.4: Summary of Performance Testing - Guiding Catheter
<sup>1</sup> Only non-aged sample was tested since the amount of contrast media contained in the product would not change over time.
<sup>2</sup> Only non-aged sample was tested since the particulates inside the catheter lumen would not increase over time.
<sup>3</sup> Class II Special Controls Guidance Document for Certain Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary
Angioplasty (PTCA) Catheters, September 8, 2010.
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| Component | Test | Standard | Test Method |
|-----------|-----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Torque Strength | VIII.A.10 of FDA<br>Guidance<br>In-house Standard3 | Confirm R2P Slenguide has appropriate<br>torque strength by measuring the<br>rotation of the catheter, when twisting<br>off |
| | Coating<br>lubricity | VIII.A.12 of FDA<br>Guidance3<br>In-house Standard | After the particulate evaluation test,<br>visually evaluate coating under<br>magnification. Then, after pushing and<br>pulling samples in an apparatus,<br>confirm coating lubricity by measuring<br>sliding forces |
| | Evaluation of<br>flexibility and<br>kink resistance | VIII.A.9 of FDA<br>Guidance3<br>In-house Standard | Wind samples around mandrels, until<br>the samples have kinked, and record<br>mandrel size that caused samples to<br>kink |
| | Distal tip<br>flexibility | In-house Standard | Measure tip force when samples are<br>pushed by an apparatus |
| | Kink condition | In-house Standard | Kink the samples, and visually inspect<br>with a magnifying glass |
| | Flexural rigidity | In-house Standard | Samples are set on an apparatus, and<br>maximum force is applied, in order to<br>measure shaft strength |
| | Distal tip<br>strength | VIII.A.8 of FDA<br>Guidance3<br>In-house Standard | Samples are clamped and pulled to<br>measure tensile strength |
| | Cleanliness | In-house Standard | Water is injected into the samples and is<br>visually inspected for foreign matter |
| | Product<br>dimensions | In-house Standard | Measure by inner and outer diameter,<br>effective length, and extended length |
Table 5.5: Summary of Performance Testing – Inner Guide
| Component | Test | Standard | Test Method |
|-------------|--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Inner Guide | Radio-detectability | ISO 10555-1:2013<br>Section 4.2<br>ASTM F640-12 | Test samples using X-ray equipment, when tested according to ASTM F640-12 |
| | Surface quality | ISO 10555-1:2013<br>Section 4.4 | Check external surfaces of samples with a magnifier (x 2.5 times or more) |
| | Peak tensile force | ISO 10555-1:2013<br>Section 4.6<br>VIII.A.7 of FDA<br>Guidance3 | Using an autograph, measure peak tensile strength of samples |
| | Freedom from<br>leakage | ISO 10555-1:2013<br>Section 4.7 | Using a syringe filled with water, apply and maintain pressure to the catheter, and then inspect for liquid and air leakage |
| | Distal tip<br>appearance | ISO 10555-1:2013<br>Section 4.12 | Check physical appearance of distal tip with a microscope (x 10 times or more) |
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| | Flexural rigidity | In-house Standard | Samples are set on an apparatus, and<br>maximum force is applied, in order to<br>measure shaft strength |
|--|--------------------|-------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Cleanliness | In-house Standard | Water is injected into the samples and is<br>visually inspected for foreign matter |
| | Product dimensions | In-house Standard | Measure by inner and outer diameter,<br>effective length, and extended length |
Performance testing met the predetermined acceptance criteria and results support a determination of substantial equivalence.
#### Biocompatibility
In accordance with ISO 10993-1, the R2P SlenGuide is classified as: Externally Communicating Device, Circulating Blood, Limited Contact (<24 hours). The finished device's patient contacting parts were tested in accordance with the tests recommended in the FDA General Program Memorandum #G95-1 (5/1/95): Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing" and Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff - Use of International Standard ISO-10993, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing." Screening tests were performed on accelerated aged devices to show that biocompatibility is maintained throughout the shelf life of the product. The table below provides a list of biocompatibility tests conducted on the R2P SlenGuide.
| Non-aged, sterile, whole device |
|-----------------------------------------------------|
| Cytotoxicity |
| Sensitization |
| Intracutaneous Reactivity |
| Acute Systemic Toxicity |
| Pyrogenicity |
| Hemoloysis |
| Thrombogencity |
| Complement Activation (Immunology) |
| Physicochemical Profile (Physicochemical and FT-IR) |
| Accelerated-aged (3 years), sterile, whole device |
| Cytotoxicity |
| Hemolysis |
| Physicochemical Profile (Physicochemical and FT-IR) |
Table 5.6: Summary of ISO 10993 Biocompatibility Testing
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Results of the testing demonstrate that the device is biocompatible throughout the shelf life of the product.
#### Sterilization
The sterility of the device is assured using a sterilization method validated in accordance with ISO 11135:2014, Sterilization of Health Care Products - Ethylene Oxide – Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices, to provide a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-6.
# I. CLINICAL TESTS (807.92(b)(2))
This 510(k) does not include data from clinical tests.
# J. CONCLUSION (807.92(b)(3))
In summary, the R2P SlenGuide, subject of this 510(k), is substantially equivalent in its intended use, technology/principal of operation, materials, and performance to:
- Predicate Device: K972978 Vista Brite Tip Guiding Catheters, manufactured by . Cordis Corporation.
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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.