K163556 · Covalontechnologies, Inc. · KKX · Sep 14, 2017 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K163556
Device Name
MediClear PreOp
Applicant
Covalontechnologies, Inc.
Product Code
KKX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Sep 14, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4370
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
MediClear™ PreOp is indicated for use as a pre-operative (incision/insertion) drape providing continuous antimicrobial activity to reduce the risk of contamination of the skin site by acting as an external barrier to microbial and other contamination. MediClear™ PreOp may be left on the pre-operative incision site for up to 7 days. MediClear™ PreOp is intended to be used on intact skin and for external use only.
Device Story
MediClear™ PreOp is a clear, breathable, self-adhesive polyurethane film drape; coated with antimicrobial silicone adhesive containing 3% w/w chlorhexidine diacetate and 0.5% w/w silver sulfate. Device acts as a physical barrier against fluids, bacteria, and yeast; provides continuous antimicrobial activity to the skin site. Used in clinical settings for pre-operative preparation; applied by healthcare professionals to intact skin prior to invasive procedures (incision/insertion). Output is a sterile, protective covering that isolates the surgical site from external contamination. Benefits include reduced risk of surgical site contamination and infection. Device is single-use and disposable.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence is based on bench testing, including in vitro microbial log reduction (99.9% at 10 min, 99.99% at 30 min), biocompatibility (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, acute/subacute toxicity, pyrogenicity), liquid barrier performance (ASTM F1670 Level 4), and real-time aging/stability studies.
Technological Characteristics
Clear polyurethane film with antimicrobial silicone adhesive (3% chlorhexidine diacetate, 0.5% silver sulfate). Breathable, transparent, self-adhesive. Sterilized via Ethylene Oxide (ETO) to 10^-6 SAL per ISO 11135. Liquid barrier performance: ASTM F1670 Level 4. Biocompatibility per ISO 10993. Single-use.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use as a pre-operative (incision/insertion) drape on intact skin to reduce skin site contamination risk via an external antimicrobial barrier. Suitable for use up to 7 days. External use only.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A surgical drape and drape accessories is a device made of natural or synthetic materials intended to be used as a protective patient covering, such as to isolate a site of surgical incision from microbial and other contamination. The device includes a plastic wound protector that may adhere to the skin around a surgical incision or be placed in a wound to cover its exposed edges, and a latex drape with a self-retaining finger cot that is intended to allow repeated insertion of the surgeon's finger into the rectum during performance of a transurethral prostatectomy.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an ear, nose, and throat surgical drape, a latex sheet drape with self-retaining finger cot, a disposable urological drape, a Kelly pad, an ophthalmic patient drape, an ophthalmic microscope drape, an internal drape retention ring (wound protector), or a surgical drape that does not include an antimicrobial agent, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 878.9.
SurgiClear™ Antimicrobial Clear Silicone Adhesive Dressing with Chlorhexidine and Silver (K121819)
IV Clear™ Antimicrobial Clear Silicone Adhesive Dressing with Chlorhexidine and Silver (K112549)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
September 14, 2017
Covalon Technologies, Inc. Kim Crooks VP Of Operations 1660 Tech Avenue Unit 5 Mississsauga, L4W 5S7 CA
Re: K163556
Trade/Device Name: Mediclear PreOp Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4370 Regulation Name: Surgical Drape and Drape Accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: KKX Dated: August 17, 2017 Received: August 18, 2017
Dear Kim Crooks:
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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Lori Wiggins, MPT, CLT Acting 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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K163556
Device Name MediClear™ PreOp
Indications for Use (Describe)
MediClear™ PreOp is indicated for use as a pre-operative (incision/insertion) drape that provides continuous antimicrobial activity to reduce the risk of contamination of the skin site by acting as an external barrier to microbial and other contamination.
MediClear™ PreOp can be left on the preoperative incision site for up to 7 days.
MediClear™ PreOp is intended to be used on intact skin and for external use only.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
|X | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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K163556
# 510(k) Summary
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92, the following information is provided for Covalon's MediClear PreOp antimicrobial self-adherent silicone film drape for pre-operative skin with chlorhexidine and silver 510(k) premarket notification. The submission was prepared in accordance with the FDA guidance document, 'Format for Traditional and Abbreviated 510(k)s', issued August 12, 2005.
#### l. Sponsor Information
| Contact Address: | Covalon Technologies, Inc.<br>1660 Tech Avenue, Unit 5<br>Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5S7 |
|---------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact Person:<br>Title: | Kim Crooks<br>VP of Operations |
| Phone Number: | 905-568-8400 x265 |
| Fax Number: | 905-568-5200 |
| Date of Summary: | September 07, 2017 |
#### II. Device Name and Classification
| Device Name: | MediClear™ PreOp |
|---------------|--------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Surgical Drape and Drape Accessories |
| FDA Panel: | General & Plastic surgery |
| Product Code: | KKX |
| Class: | II |
| Model No(s).: | 7000404; 7000630; 7001012 |
#### lll. Predicate Devices
| Manufacturer: | 3M Healthcare Company | 3M Healthcare Company |
|---------------|----------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| Device: | 3M™ Steri-Drape™ CHG<br>Antimicrobial Incise Drape | 3M™ loban™ 2 Antimicrobial<br>Incise Drape |
| 510(k): | K140250 | K801550 |
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#### IV. Reference Devices
| Manufacturer: | Covalon Technologies, Inc. | Covalon Technologies, Inc. |
|---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device: | SurgiClear™ Antimicrobial<br>Clear Silicone Adhesive<br>Dressing with Chlorhexidine<br>and Silver | IV Clear™ Antimicrobial Clear<br>Silicone Adhesive Dressing with<br>Chlorhexidine and Silver |
| 510(k): | K121819 | K112549 |
#### V. Device Description
MediClear™ PreOp consists of a clear polyurethane film coated with an antimicrobial silicone adhesive containing 3% w/w chlorhexidine and 0.5% w/w silver salts and is intended to cover and protect skin from the risk of contamination prior to an invasive procedure (i.e. incision or insertion). The chlorhexidine and silver contained in the adhesive provides continuous antimicrobial activity while the polyurethane barrier film acts as a protective patient covering to isolate a procedural site from microbial and other contamination.
MediClear™ PreOp provides an effective physical barrier against external contamination including fluids, bacteria, and yeast. In vitro testing* demonstrates that the chlorhexidine and silver incorporated within the silicone adhesive provides a rapid bactericidal and fungicidal effect against microorganisms including Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus epidermidis, Enterococcus faecalis (VRE), Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter cloacae, Candida albicans, and Candida tropicalis averaging a 99.9% reduction at 10 minutes and a 99.99% reduction at 30 minutes, and prevents their re-growth for up to 7 days during wear. * In vitro effectiveness does not predict clinical performance.
MediClear™ PreOp is a breathable, transparent, self-adhesive silicone film that conforms to the contours of the body.
#### VI. Indications for Use
MediClear™ PreOp is indicated for use as a pre-operative (incision/insertion) drape providing continuous antimicrobial activity to reduce the risk of contamination of the skin site by acting as an external barrier to microbial and other contamination.
MediClear™ PreOp may be left on the pre-operative incision site for up to 7 days.
MediClear™ PreOp is intended to be used on intact skin and for external use only.
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#### VII. Performance Testing
The following tests were conducted to evaluate performance of the subject device*:
-In vitro microbial log reduction; -Real time aging and stability; -Distribution simulation (journey hazards); -Biocompatibility including cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, acute systemic toxicity, material-mediated pyrogen, and subacute toxicity; -Operational qualification including visual, functional, and additional criteria; -Microbial strikethrough: - Liquid barrier ASTM F1670.
* In vitro effectiveness does not predict clinical performance.
#### VIII. Substantial Equivalence
Performance testing, including bench, biocompatibility, shelf life, log-reduction, and human clinical studies, confirms that MediClear™ PreOp is substantially equivalent in that it has similar technological characteristics as its predicate devices, 3M™ Steri-Drape™ CHG Antimicrobial Incise Drape and 3M™ Ioban™ 2 Antimicrobial Incise Drape pursuant to section 510(k).
MediClear™ PreOp has an intended use equivalent to its predicates, 3M™ Steri-Drape™ CHG Antimicrobial Incise Drape and 3M™ Ioban™ 2 Antimicrobial Incise Drape and aligns with the drape and drape accessory definition per FDA requlation 878.4370 which states that this device is intended to be used as a protective patient covering such as to isolate a site of surgical incision from microbial and other contamination. MediClear™ PreOp is indicated for use as a pre-operative (incision/insertion) drape providing continuous antimicrobial activity to reduce the risk of contamination of the skin site by acting as an external barrier to microbial and other contamination. MediClear™ PreOp and its predicates, 3M™ Steri-Drape™ CHG Antimicrobial Incise Drape and 3MTM Ioban™ 2 Antimicrobial Incise Drape are all intended for use as drapes with continuous antimicrobial activity. Both MediClear™ PreOp and its predicates 3M™ Steri-Drape™ CHG Antimicrobial Incise Drape and 3M™ loban™ 2 Antimicrobial Incise Drape are intended for external use only.
The use of MediClear™ PreOp, a device similar in all technological characteristics to its predicates 3M™ Steri-Drape™ CHG Antimicrobial Incise Drape and 3M™ Ioban™ 2 Antimicrobial Incise Drape raises no new or different issue(s) of safety and effectiveness. Please refer to Table VIII-1 for the comparison between the subject device and the predicate devices.
| Table VIII-1 Predicate device comparison table | | | |
|------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device name | MediClear™ PreOp<br>antimicrobial self-<br>adherent silicone film for<br>preoperative skin with<br>chlorhexidine and silver | 3M™ Steri-Drape™<br>CHG Antimicrobial<br>Incise Drape (Predicate<br>#1) | 3M™ Ioban™ 2<br>Antimicrobial Incise<br>Drape (Predicate #2) |
| Manufacturer | Covalon Technologies, | 3M Company | 3M Company |
| | Inc. | | |
| 510(k) | Subject device | K140250 | K801550 |
| Class | Class II | Class II | Class II |
| Product code | KKX | KKX | KKX |
| Classification | General and plastic | General and plastic | General and plastic |
| panel | surgery | surgery | surgery |
| Common | Surgical Drape and Drape | Surgical Drape and Drape | Surgical Drape and Drape |
| name | Accessories | Accessories | Accessories |
| Intended Use | MediClear™ PreOp is | 3M™ Steri-Drape™ is | 3M™ loban™ is indicated |
| | indicated for use as a pre- | indicated for use as an | for use as an incise drape |
| | operative | incise drape with | with continuous |
| | (incision/insertion) drape | continuous antimicrobial | antimicrobial activity. |
| | providing continuous | activity. | |
| | antimicrobial activity to | It is intended for external | It is intended for external |
| | reduce the risk of | use only. | use only. |
| | contamination of the skin | | |
| | site by acting as an<br>external barrier to | | |
| | microbial and other | | |
| | contamination. | | |
| | | | |
| | MediClear™ PreOp may | | |
| | be left on the pre-operative | | |
| | incision site for up to 7 | | |
| | days. | | |
| | MediClear™ PreOp is | | |
| | intended to be used on | | |
| | intact skin and for external | | |
| | use only. | | |
| Used on intact | Used on intact skin | Used on incision site | Used on incision site |
| skin or | | | |
| incision site | | | |
| General | MediClear™ PreOp is a | 3M™ Steri-Drape™ is an | 3M™ loban™ is an |
| design | clear polyurethane film | antimicrobial impregnated | antimicrobial impregnated |
| | coated with an | adhesive coated on a | adhesive coated on a |
| | antimicrobial silicone | breathable film with | breathable film with |
| | adhesive. | silicone-coated release | silicone-coated release |
| | | liner. | liner. |
| Active | Chlorhexidine diacetate | Chlorhexidine gluconate | Iodine |
| antimicrobial | and silver sulfate | (CHG) | |
| agents | | | |
| Packaging<br>ASTM F1670 | Tyvek Pouch | Film/Tyvek Pouch | Foil Pouch |
| Liquid Barrier | Level 4 | Level 4 | Level 4 |
| Performance | | | |
| Biocompatible | Under the conditions of the | Not cytotoxic, slight | Not cytotoxic, slight |
| per | studies employed, the | irritant, not a potential skin | irritant, not a potential skin |
| ISO 10993 | device is non-cytotoxic, | sensitizer | sensitizer |
| | non-irritating, does not | | |
| | induce acute or subacute | | |
| | toxicity and is non- | | |
| | pyrogenic as per the rabbit | | |
| | pyrogen test. | | |
| Sold Sterile | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sterilization | Ethylene Oxide (ETO)<br>sterilized, 10-6 SAL per ISO<br>11135 | ETO sterilized, 10-6 SAL<br>per ISO 11135 | Gamma sterilized, 10-6<br>SAL per ISO 11137 |
| Single use | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Over the<br>Counter | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| | | | |
## Table VIII-1 Predicate device comparison table
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In addition, MediClear™ PreOp, is a device similar in all technological characteristics and performance specifications to the previously FDA cleared reference devices SurgiClear™ (K121819) and IV Clear™ (K112549) with exception of silver salt identity and other minor variations. Please refer to Table VIII-2 for the comparison between the subject device and the reference devices.
| Device name | MediClear™ PreOp<br>antimicrobial self-<br>adherent silicone film<br>drape for preoperative<br>skin with chlorhexidine<br>and silver | SurgiClear™<br>antimicrobial clear<br>silicone adhesive<br>dressing with<br>chlorhexidine and silver | IV Clear™ antimicrobial<br>clear silicone adhesive<br>dressing with<br>chlorhexidine and silver |
|---------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Covalon Technologies,<br>Inc. | Covalon Technologies,<br>Inc. | Covalon Technologies,<br>Inc. |
| 510(k) | Subject device | K121819 | K112549 |
| Class | Class II | Unclassified | Unclassified |
| Product code | KKX | FRO | FRO |
| Classification | General and plastic | General and plastic | General and plastic |
| panel | surgery | surgery | surgery |
| Common | Surgical Drape and Drape<br>Accessories | Dressing, wound, drug | Dressing, wound, drug |
| name | | | |
| Indications for | MediClear™ PreOp is | SurgiClear™ is intended | IV Clear™ is intended to |
| Use statement | indicated for use as a pre-<br>operative<br>(incision/insertion) drape<br>providing continuous<br>antimicrobial activity to<br>reduce the risk of<br>contamination of the skin<br>site by acting as an<br>external barrier to<br>microbial and other<br>contamination.<br>MediClear™ PreOp may<br>be left on the pre-<br>operative incision site for<br>up to 7 days.<br>MediClear™ PreOp is<br>intended to be used on<br>intact skin and for external<br>use only. | to cover and protect a<br>wound caused by<br>percutaneous medical<br>devices such as drains,<br>chest tubes, orthopedic<br>pins, fixtures, and wires.<br>SurgiClear™ may also be<br>used to cover and secure<br>primary dressings.<br>SurgiClear™ inhibits<br>microbial growth within the<br>dressing and prevents<br>external contamination. | cover and protect insertion<br>sites, and secure devices<br>to skin. Common<br>applications include IV<br>catheters, central venous<br>lines, PICCs, suction<br>catheters, epidural<br>catheters, hemodialysis<br>catheters, orthopedic pins,<br>other intravascular<br>catheters and<br>percutaneous devices. IV<br>Clear™ inhibits microbial<br>growth within the dressing<br>and prevents external<br>contamination. |
| Used on intact<br>or breached<br>skin | Used on intact skin | Used on breached skin | Used on insertion site |
| General | MediClear™ PreOp is a | SurgiClear™ is a clear film | The clear film allows |
| design | clear polyurethane film<br>coated with an<br>antimicrobial silicone<br>adhesive. | which allows the site or<br>the wound to be<br>constantly monitored and<br>assessed. The dressing is<br>self-adhesive and<br>breathable, allowing for<br>good moisture vapor<br>exchange. | continual site observation,<br>and is breathable, allowing<br>moisture vapor exchange. |
# Table VIII-2 Reference device comparison table
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| Active<br>antimicrobial<br>agents | Chlorhexidine diacetate<br>and silver sulfate | Chlorhexidine diacetate<br>and silver acetate | Chlorhexidine diacetate<br>and silver acetate |
|---------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Dressing<br>construct | MediClear™ PreOp is a<br>clear polyurethane film<br>coated with an<br>antimicrobial silicone<br>adhesive containing 3%<br>w/w chlorhexidine and<br>0.5% w/w silver salts. | SurgiClear™ is a clear<br>polyurethane film coated<br>with an antimicrobial<br>silicone adhesive<br>containing 3% w/w<br>chlorhexidine and 0.5%<br>w/w silver salts. | The dressing consists of a<br>clear polyurethane film<br>coated with a silicone<br>adhesive containing 3%<br>w/w chlorhexidine and<br>0.5% w/w silver salts. |
| Wear time | Up to 7 days | Up to 7 days | Up to 7 days |
| Transparent | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ASTM F1670<br>Liquid Barrier<br>Performance | Level 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Microbial<br>barrier | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biocompatible<br>per<br>ISO 10993 | Under the conditions of<br>the studies employed, the<br>device is non-cytotoxic,<br>non-irritating, does not<br>induce acute or subacute<br>toxicity and is non-<br>pyrogenic as per the rabbit<br>pyrogen test. | Cytotoxic, not a dermal<br>sensitizer, not a dermal<br>sensitizer, no systemic<br>toxicity, no subacute<br>toxicity, | Cytotoxic, not a dermal<br>sensitizer, not a dermal<br>sensitizer, no systemic<br>toxicity, no subacute<br>toxicity, |
| Sterilization | Ethylene Oxide (ETO) | ETO | ETO |
| Single use | Yes | Yes | Yes |
#### IX. Non-clinical testing summary
The following non-clinical tests have been conducted to support the safety and efficacy of the subject device:
| Test item | Refence standard/test method |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 7-day Antimicrobial<br>activity | ISO 22196:2010-Plastic-Measurement of Antimicrobial Activity on<br>Plastic Surface |
| Minimum Effective<br>Concentration (MEC)<br>of antimicrobial activity | ISO 22196:2010-Plastic-Measurement of Antimicrobial Activity on<br>Plastic Surface |
| Cytotoxicity | ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices- Part 5:<br>Tests for in vitro Cytotoxicity |
| Skin Irritation | ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices- Part<br>10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization |
| Guinea Pig<br>Maximization<br>Sensitization | ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices- Part<br>10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization |
| Acute Systemic<br>Toxicity | ISO 10993-11:2006 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices- Part<br>11: Tests for systemic toxicity |
| Subacute Toxicity Test<br>- 4-week | ISO 10993-6: 2007 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 6<br>Tests for local effects after implantation |
| Subcutaneous<br>implantation | ISO 10993-11:2006 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices- Part<br>11: Tests for systemic toxicity |
| Implantation | ISO 10993-6: 2007 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 6<br>Tests for local effects after implantation |
| Material-mediated | ISO 10993-11:2006 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices- Part |
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| pyrogencity | 11: Tests for systemic toxicity<br>USP 30 <151> Pyrogenicity Test |
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| Liquid barrier | AAMI PB-70-2012 Liquid barrier performance and classification of<br>protective apparel and drapes intended for use in health care<br>facilities & ASTM F1670/F1670M-08(Reapproved 2014) Standard<br>test method for resistance of material used in protective clothing to<br>penetration by synthetic blood |
| MVTR | E96/E96M-05 Standard Test Methods for Moisture Transmission of<br>Materials<br>EN 13726-2-2002 Test methods for primary wound dressings. Part<br>2: Moisture Vapour Transmission Rate of Permeable Film<br>Dressings |
| Real time aging | ICH Q1A Stability Testing of New Drug Substances and Products |
| EO sterilization | ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11135-1:2007, Sterilization of health care products<br>- Ethylene oxide – Part 1: Requirements for development,<br>validation, and routine control of a sterilization process for medical<br>devices<br>ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-7:2008 Biological Evaluation of Medical<br>Devices Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals |
| Distribution simulation<br>(journey hazards) | ISTA Project 2A (2008); Performance Test for Individual Packaged-<br>Products 150 lb. or Less.<br>ASTM D 4169-09; Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and<br>Systems |
#### X. Clinical Testing
Clinical testing was not needed for this device.
#### XI. Conclusion
The conclusions drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrate that the subject device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as the legally marketed predicate devices.
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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.