K162838 · Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc. · JAK · Apr 7, 2017 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K162838
Device Name
Philips iCT CT System
Applicant
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc.
Product Code
JAK · Radiology
Decision Date
Apr 7, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1750
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Philips iCT CT System is a Computed Tomography X-Ray System intended to produce images of the head and body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These devices may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipments and accessories. The iCT is indicated for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications in patients of all ages. These scanners are intended to be used for diagnostic imaging and for low dose CT lung cancer screening for the early detection of lung nodules that may represent cancer*. The screening must be performed within the established inclusion criteria of programs / protocols that have been approved and published by either a governmental body or professional medical society.
Device Story
Philips iCT is a computed tomography (CT) system producing cross-sectional images via computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data. System comprises a gantry (700mm aperture, 100-120kW generator, rotating detector array), patient support table (standard, bariatric, or extended), and console with host computer and Common Image Reconstruction System (CIRS). Operated by clinicians in diagnostic settings. Input: X-ray transmission data at various angles/planes. Output: 2D/3D cross-sectional images for diagnostic review. Clinical utility: diagnostic imaging and lung cancer screening. Benefits: high-speed scanning (up to 256 slices) and support for diverse patient populations (all ages, bariatric).
Clinical Evidence
No clinical site testing performed. Evidence consists of bench-level design verification (sub-system and system level) and simulated use testing for clinical workflow, service, and manufacturing validation. Compliance with international standards (IEC 60601 series, IEC 62304, ISO 14971) demonstrated.
Technological Characteristics
Gantry aperture 700mm; 100-120kW generator; ceramic scintillator/photodiode detector array (up to 256 slices). Patient tables support up to 650 lbs. Console uses Intel processors, Windows 7 OS. Connectivity: DICOM-compatible. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-3, IEC 60601-1-6, IEC 60601-2-44, IEC 62304, IEC 62366, ISO 14971.
Indications for Use
Indicated for head, whole body, cardiac, and vascular CT imaging in patients of all ages, including low-dose CT lung cancer screening for early detection of lung nodules.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A computed tomography x-ray system is a diagnostic x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
April 7, 2017
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc. % Ms. Christine Anderson Regulatory Affairs Specialist 595 Miner Road CLEVELAND OH 44143
Re: K162838
Trade/Device Name: Philips iCT CT System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulation Name: Computed tomography x-ray system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: JAK Dated: March 7, 2017 Received: March 9, 2017
Dear Ms. Anderson:
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) K162838
Device Name Philips iCT CT System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Philips iCT CT System is a Computed Tomography X-Ray System intended to produce images of the head and body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These devices may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipments and accessories. The iCT is indicated for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications in patients of all ages.
These scanners are intended to be used for diagnostic imaging and for low dose CT lung cancer screening for the early detection of lung nodules that may represent cancer*. The screening must be performed within the established inclusion criteria of programs / protocols that have been approved and published by either a governmental body or professional medical society.
*Please refer to clinical literature, including the results of the National Lung Screening Trial (N Engl J Med 2011; 365:395-409) and subsequent literature, for further information.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc.
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## 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness [As required by 21 CFR 807.92(c)]
| Applicant's Name: | Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc. |
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| Address: | 595 Miner Road<br>Cleveland, OH 44143 USA |
| Contact Person: | Christine Anderson |
| Title: | Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| Address: | 595 Miner Road<br>Cleveland, OH 44143 USA |
| Telephone number: | +1 440 483-7732 |
| Fax number: | +1 440 483-4918 |
| E-mail: | Christine.anderson@philips.com |
| 510(k) Summary Date<br>of Preparation: | 07-Mar-2017 |
| Device Trade Name: | Philips iCT CT System |
| Common or Usual<br>Name: | Computed Tomography X-Ray System |
| | Classification |
| Name: | Computed Tomography X-Ray System |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR 892.1750 |
| Class: | II |
| Product Code: | JAK |
| Panel: | Radiology |
| Predicate Device: | K060937 – Philips Brilliance Volume |
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Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc.
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## Indications for Use:
The Philips iCT CT System is a Computed Tomography X-Ray System intended to produce images of the head and body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These devices may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, components and accessories. The iCT is indicated for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications in patients of all ages.
These scanners are intended to be used for diagnostic imaging and for low dose CT lung cancer screening for the early detection of lung nodules that may represent cancer*. The screening must be performed within the established inclusion criteria of programs / protocols that have been approved and published by either a governmental body or professional medical society.
*Please refer to clinical literature, including the results of the National Lung Screening Trial (N Engl J Med 2011; 365:395-409) and subsequent literature, for further information.
## Device Description:
The Philips iCT is currently available in two system configurations, iCT and iCT SP. Identical to the predicate, the Philips iCT CT System produces cross-sectional images of the body head and body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. The main components (detection system, the reconstruction algorithm, and the x-ray system) that are used in the Philips iCT have the same fundamental design characteristics and are based on comparable technologies as the predicate.
The main system modules and functionalities are:
- 1. Gantry. The Gantry has an aperture of 700mm and consists of the following internal units:
- a. Stator a fixed mechanical frame that carries hardware and software.
- b. Rotor A rotating circular stiff frame that is mounted in and supported by the stator.
- c. X-Ray Tube (XRT) and Generator fixed to the Rotor frame. The generator has a power rating of 100kW with optional 120kW.
- d. Data Measurement System (DMS) a detectors array, fixed to the rotor frame. The DMS provides 8cm of coverage (4cm for the iCT SP configuration) and up to 256 slices (128 slices for the iCT SP configuration).The gantry offers 0.3 second rotation time (with optional 0.27s rotation).
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- 2. Patient Table (aka Couch or Support) carries the patient in and out through the Gantry bore synchronized with the scan. There are three available patient supports:
- a. Standard Table provides maximum scannable range of 1750mm, longitudinal speed of 0.5mm/s-185mm/s and a maximum load capacity of 450 lbs.(204kg)
- b. Bariatric Table provides maximum scannable range of 1750mm, longitudinal speed of 0.5mm/s-185mm/s and a maximum load capacity of 650 lbs.(295kg)
- c. Extended Table provides maximum scannable range of 2100mm, longitudinal speed of 0.5mm/s-185mm/s and a maximum load capacity of 450 lbs.(204kg)
- 3. Console A two part subsystem containing a Host computer and display that is the primary user interface and the Common Image Reconstruction System (CIRS) - a dedicated powerful image reconstruction computer.
- 4. Monitors
- 5. Software features to view and analyze images.
## Substantial Equivalence:
Philips is citing substantial equivalence of the Philips iCT CT System to the Philips Brilliance Volume. The regulatory citations for the Brilliance Volume are listed below: Predicate Device: Brilliance Volume Predicate 510(k): K060937 Regulation: 21 CFR 892.1750 Class: II Product Code: JAK Panel: Radiology Manufacturer: Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc.
The design, intended use and technology provided with the proposed Philips iCT CT System is equivalent to the currently marketed predicate.
| Characteristics –<br>Components/specifications | Predicate: Brilliance<br>Volume<br>(K060937) | Proposed: Philips<br>iCT | Comments |
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| Indications for Use | The "Brilliance<br>Volume" is a<br>Computed<br>Tomography X-Ray<br>System intended to<br>produce cross-<br>sectional images of<br>the body by computer<br>reconstruction of x-ray<br>transmission data<br>taken at different | The iCT is a Computed<br>Tomography X-Ray<br>System intended to<br>produce images of the<br>head and body by<br>computer<br>reconstruction of x-ray<br>transmission data<br>taken at different<br>angles and planes.<br>These devices may | Indications for Use<br>updated for<br>proposed iCT to<br>add reference to<br>patients of all ages<br>and low dose CT<br>lung cancer<br>screening<br>(K153444). The<br>predicate CT was<br>also indicated for |
| Characteristics –<br>Components/specifications | Predicate: Brilliance<br>Volume<br>(K060937) | Proposed: Philips<br>iCT | Comments |
| | angles and planes.<br>This device may<br>include signal analysis<br>and display<br>equipment, patient,<br>and equipment<br>supports, components<br>and accessories. | include signal analysis<br>and display equipment,<br>patient and equipment<br>supports, components<br>and accessories. The<br>iCT is indicated for<br>head, whole body,<br>cardiac and vascular<br>X-ray Computed<br>Tomography<br>applications in patients<br>of all ages. | patient of all ages,<br>but it was not<br>specifically stated<br>in the indications. |
| | | These scanners are<br>intended to be used for<br>diagnostic imaging and<br>for low dose CT lung<br>cancer screening for<br>the early detection of<br>lung nodules that may<br>represent cancer*.<br>The screening must be<br>performed within the<br>established inclusion<br>criteria of programs /<br>protocols that have<br>been approved and<br>published by either a<br>governmental body or<br>professional medical<br>society. | |
| | | *Please refer to clinical<br>literature, including the<br>results of the National<br>Lung Screening Trial<br>(N Engl J Med 2011;<br>365:395-409) and<br>subsequent literature,<br>for further information. | |
| Design/Fundamental Scientific Technology | | | |
| Application | Head/Body | Head/Body | No change |
| Scan regime | Continuous Rotation | Continuous Rotation | No change |
| Scan Modes | Surview | Surview | No change |
| | Spiral (helical)<br>Axial | Helical<br>Axial | |
| Gantry | | | |
| Gantry Aperture (Bore) size | 700 mm | 700 mm | No change |
| Characteristics –<br>Components/specifications | Predicate: Brilliance<br>Volume<br>(K060937) | Proposed: Philips<br>iCT | Comments |
| Gantry tilt | ±30° | 0° | The iCT Gantry<br>does not have the<br>tilt feature. This<br>change does not<br>affect safety or<br>effectiveness. |
| Focus-isocenter distance | 570 mm | 570 mm | No change |
| Focus-detector distance | 1040mm | 1040mm | No change |
| Rotation times | 0.3, 0.33, 0.375, 0.4,<br>0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5<br>seconds for full 360°<br>scans; 0.2 for partial<br>angle 240°<br>scans.(Optional - 0.27<br>seconds for full 360°<br>scans; 0.18 seconds<br>for partial angle 240°<br>scans) | 0.3, 0.33, 0.375, 0.4,<br>0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5<br>seconds for full 360°<br>scans; 0.2 for partial<br>angle 240°<br>scans.(Optional - 0.27<br>seconds for full 360°<br>scans; 0.18 seconds<br>for partial angle 240°<br>scans) | No change |
| | Patient Support/Couch/Table | | |
| Patient Supports | Standard<br>Bariatric | Standard<br>Bariatric<br>Extended (aka Long) | The predicate<br>device released<br>with two table<br>options. The long,<br>or extended, table<br>was added to the<br>CT System. The<br>extended table<br>allows for run off<br>studies and does<br>not affect safety or<br>effectiveness. |
| Patient table scan range | 1600 mm | Standard: 1750 mm<br>Bariatric: 1750 mm<br>Long: 2100 mm | The scannable<br>range increased<br>for the standard<br>and bariatric<br>patient supports. It<br>does not affect<br>safety or<br>effectiveness. |
| Table Z-position accuracy | +/- 0.25 mm | Standard: +/- 0.25 mm<br>Bariatric: +/- 0.25 mm<br>Long: +/- 0.25 mm | No change |
| Table longitudinal speed | 0.5 – 143 mm/sec | Standard: 0.5 - 185<br>mm/sec<br>Bariatric: 0.5 - 185<br>mm/sec<br>Long: 0.5 – 185<br>mm/sec | Slight increase in<br>longitudinal speed.<br>lt does not affect<br>safety or<br>effectiveness |
| Characteristics –<br>Components/specifications | Predicate: Brilliance<br>Volume<br>(K060937) | Proposed: Philips<br>ICT | Comments |
| Table maximum load capacity | Standard: 450 lbs.<br>(204kg)<br>Bariatric: 650 lbs.<br>(405kg) | Standard: 450 lbs.<br>(204kg)<br>Bariatric: 650 lbs.<br>(405kg)<br>Long: 450 lbs. (204kg) | No change |
| Generator power rating | 100kW (120kW<br>optional) | 100kW (120kW<br>optional) | No change |
| kVp settings | 80, 100, 120, 140 | 80, 100, 120, 140 | No change |
| mA range (step size) | 10-830 (1mA steps),<br>optional 10-1,000) | 10-830 (1mA steps),<br>optional 10-1,000) | No change |
| Focal spot size | small 0.6 x 0.7; large<br>1.1 x 1.2 | small 0.6 x 0.7; large<br>1.1 x 1.2 | No change |
| Anode effective heat capacity | 30 MHU | 30 MHU | No change |
| X-Ray tube, max. applied<br>power | Dynamic Focal Spot in<br>X and Z (2), up to<br>120kW, (8) | Dynamic Focal Spot in<br>X and Z (2), up to<br>120kW, (8) | No change |
| X-Ray power supply | High-Frequency<br>up to 120 kW, 10-1000<br>mA, 80-140 kV | High-Frequency<br>up to 120 kW, 10-1000<br>mA, 80-140 kV | No change |
| Detectors | NanoPanel: Ceramic<br>scintillator+<br>Photodiode 86016<br>elements - up to 128<br>slices simultaneously | iCT - same, but now<br>with 256 slices<br>iCT SP - 43008<br>photodiode elements<br>for 128 slices | The material is the<br>same as the<br>predicate. |
| Slices | Brilliance Volume: 128 | iCT configuration: 256<br>iCT SP configuration:<br>128 | Slice increase is<br>possible with the<br>capability of the x-<br>ray tube function. |
| Coverage | Brilliance Volume: 8<br>cm | iCT configuration: 8 cm<br>iCT SP configuration: 4<br>cm | The iCT SP<br>configuration has a<br>4 cm detector. It<br>does not affect<br>safety or<br>effectiveness as<br>compared to the<br>predicate. |
| Collimations available | 128 x 0.625 mm<br>64 x 0.625 mm<br>32 x 1.25 mm<br>16 x 2.5 mm<br>2 x 0.5 mm | iCT configuration:<br>128 x 0.625 mm<br>112 x 0.625 mm<br>96 x 0.625 mm<br>64 x 0.625 mm<br>32 x 0.625 mm<br>20 x 0.625 mm<br>16 x 0.625 mm<br>8 x 0.625 mm<br>4 x 0.625 mm<br>2 x 0.625 mm | The collimations<br>identified for the<br>proposed iCT and<br>iCT SP are<br>clarifications of the<br>available<br>collimations and<br>needed by the<br>user. |
| Characteristics -<br>Components/specifications | Predicate: Brilliance<br>Volume<br>(K060937) | Proposed: Philips<br>iCT | Comments |
| | | 64 x 1.25 mm<br>32 x 1.25 mm<br>iCT SP configuration:<br>64 x 0.625 mm<br>32 x 0.625 mm<br>20 x 0.625 mm<br>16 x 0.625 mm<br>8 x 0.625 mm<br>4 x 0.625 mm<br>2 x 0.625 mm<br>64 x 1.25 mm<br>32 x 1.25 mm | |
| Slice Thickness | Helical mode 0.67 –<br>7.5 mm<br>Axial mode 0.5 – 12<br>mm<br>Axial or helical? 0.5,<br>0.625, 1.25, 2.5mm<br>and various<br>combinations up to<br>4x10mm | Helical mode 0.67mm<br>– 10 mm<br>Axial mode 0.625 mm<br>– 10 mm | The slice<br>thicknesses<br>provided are<br>clarifications of the<br>original<br>specifications. |
| Scan field | 500 mm maximum | 50 -500 mm<br>continuous<br>25 - 250mm ultra-high<br>resolution (UHR) | These are the<br>same. The ultra-<br>high resolution was<br>not identified in the<br>predicate 510(k) |
| Console computer (Common Host) and Common Image Reconstruction System (CIRS) | | | |
| Computer and CIRS<br>(Common Image<br>Reconstruction System) | PC/XP computer<br>based on Intel<br>processors and<br>custom Multiprocessor<br>Array | Windows 7 based on<br>Intel processors and<br>customer<br>Multiprocessor Array. | The change to a<br>Windows 7 based<br>operating system<br>does not affect<br>safety or<br>effectiveness. |
| Image matrix | 5122, 7682, 10242 | 5122, 7682, 10242 | No change |
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## Summary of Non-Clinical Testing:
Design Verification planning and testing was conducted at the sub-system and at the system level. The sub-systems are tested against the Sub-System Requirement Specifications (SSRSs) and the system level verification is conducted against the System Requirement Specification (SRS). System and sub-system verification activities demonstrate the system or sub-systems meet the established system and sub-system level design input requirements. System and sub-system level requirements may be verified by manual test, automated test, inspection/analysis, or any combination of the three. Design verification also includes Image Quality verification and risk analysis risk mitigation testing.
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Testing was performed on the proposed Philips iCT CT System according to the following international and FDA recognized consensus standards and FDA quidance documents:
- IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012 Medical electrical equipment -- Part 1: General . requirements for basic safety and essential performance
- IEC 60601-1-2:2007 Medical electrical equipment Part 1-2: General . requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - requirements and tests
- . IEC 60601-1-3 Ed. 2.0: 2008 Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-3: General requirements for basic safety - Collateral standard: Radiation protection in diagnostic X-ray equipment
- . IEC 60601-1-6:2010 Medical electrical equipment – Part 1-6: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Usability
- . IEC 60601-2-44:2009 Medical electrical equipment – Part 44: Particular requirements for the safety of X-ray equipment
- IEC 62304:2006 First edition medical device software - Software life cycle processes
- . IEC 62366:2014 ED1.1 Medical devices -- Part 1: Application of usability engineering to medical devices
- ISO 14971:2007 Medical devices Application of risk management to medical . devices
Design validation of user needs and intended use was conducted via simulated use testing with production equivalent Philips iCT CT Systems. Validation testing included clinical workflow validation, service validation, and manufacturing validation.
Conclusion: Traceability from requirements to test results confirmed, for both design verification and design validation, that design requirements were met. The Philips iCT CT System meets system design requirements and user needs and intended use.
## Summary of Clinical Testing:
The proposed Philips iCT System did not require any external clinical site testing. Clinical evaluation of workflow was conducted via simulated use testing and is accounted for in the Summary of Non-Clinical Testing section of the summary.
## Conclusion:
It is the conclusion of Philips that the proposed Philips iCT CT System is substantially equivalent to the predicate, Brilliance Volume. There are no significant differences that raise new issues of safety or effectiveness. The proposed Philips iCT CT and the
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predicate produce images of the head and body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. As provided in the table above, design and fundamental technology, and subsystems such as the patient supports, generator, x-ray tube and detector of the proposed iCT CT System are either identical to the predicate or have minor changes that do not affect safety and effectiveness. Verification and validation testing, risk management activities and conformance to international standards demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the proposed Philips iCT CT System. The comparison of the proposed Philips iCT CT System in regards to design and technology as well as successful completion of verification, validation and risk management activities demonstrate that the proposed Philips iCT CT System is as safe and effective as the predicate device.
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1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
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.