K163580 · American Sleep Dentistry · LRK · Jun 8, 2017 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K163580
Device Name
ASD Oral Appliances
Applicant
American Sleep Dentistry
Product Code
LRK · Dental
Decision Date
Jun 8, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.5570
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The ASD Oral Appliances are intended for the reduction of night time snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in individuals 18 years of age or older.
Device Story
ASD Oral Appliances comprise five patient-specific, removable intraoral models (Anterior, Mezzo, Lateral, Elastic, Lateral Mezzo) designed to reposition the mandible forward. This mechanical action prevents soft tissue of the throat from collapsing and obstructing the airway, thereby reducing snoring and mild-to-moderate OSA. Devices are fabricated from thermoformed polymers (copolyester, EVA) and stainless steel or latex-free polymer components. A clinician fits the device to the patient's anatomy; the patient then uses the device at home during sleep. The device requires no energy source. By maintaining a forward mandibular position, the appliance helps maintain airway patency, potentially benefiting patients by alleviating sleep-disordered breathing symptoms.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided; substantial equivalence is based on descriptive characteristics and technological comparison to legally marketed predicate devices.
Technological Characteristics
Intraoral mandibular repositioning device. Materials: thermoformed polymers (copolyester, EVA) and stainless steel or latex-free polymer connectors. Form factor: patient-specific upper and lower trays. Mechanism: hook and base or elastic band/strap systems. Non-sterile; cleaned by patient. No energy source. No software or algorithm.
Indications for Use
Indicated for reduction of nighttime snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in individuals 18 years of age or older.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
Intraoral devices for snoring and intraoral devices for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are devices that are worn during sleep to reduce the incidence of snoring and to treat obstructive sleep apnea. The devices are designed to increase the patency of the airway and to decrease air turbulence and airway obstruction. The classification includes palatal lifting devices, tongue retaining devices, and mandibular repositioning devices.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for these devices is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Intraoral Devices for Snoring and/or Obstructive Sleep Apnea; Guidance for Industry and FDA.”
Predicate Devices
American Sleep Association (ASA) Oral Appliances (K130504)
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
June 8, 2017
American Sleep Dentistry Ryan Gregerson President 1957 West Royal Hunte Drive Ste 250 Cedar City, Utah 84720-1903
Re: K163580
Trade/Device Name: ASD Oral Appliances Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.5570 Regulation Name: Intraoral Devices For Snoring And Intraoral Devices For Snoring And Obstructive Sleep Apnea Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LRK Dated: May 5, 2017 Received: May 9, 2017
Dear Ryan Gregerson:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act
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Sincerely,
Mary S. Runner -A
Tina Kiang, Ph.D. Acting Director Division of Anesthesiology, General Hospital, Respiratory, Infection Control, and Dental Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K163580
Device Name
American Sleep Dentistry (ASD) Oral Appliances
Indications for Use (Describe)
The ASD Oral Appliances are intended for the reduction of night time snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in individuals 18 years of age or older.
| 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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## K163580 510(k) Summary
| Date: | May 31, 2017 |
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| Sponsor: | American Sleep Dentistry, LLC<br>1957 West Royal Hunte Dr, Ste 250<br>Cedar City, UT 84720-1903<br>Phone: 800-555-1518 |
| Contact Person: | Ryan Gregerson, Manager |
| Trade Names: | American Sleep Dentistry (ASD) Oral Appliances |
| Device Classification: | Class II |
| Classification Name: | Device, Anti-Snoring and device, jaw repositioning |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR 872.5570, Intraoral devices for snoring and<br>intraoral devices for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea |
| Device Product Code: | LRK |
Device Description: The American Sleep Dentistry (ASD) Oral Appliances include five device models: the ASD Anterior, ASD Mezzo, ASD Lateral, ASD Elastic, and ASD Lateral Mezzo. All are removable, intraoral devices which reposition the mandible and each is patient specific to individual patient anatomy.
The devices are comprised of thermoformed polymer splints (copolyester or EVA), which are connected via a hook and base mechanism or elastic bands or straps.
Intended Use: The ASD Oral Appliances are intended for the reduction of night time snoring and mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in individuals 18 years of age or older.
### Primary Predicate Device:
American Sleep Association (ASA) Oral Appliances (K130504)
### Reference Predicate Devices:
Removable Acrylic Herbst (K070327) TAP III (K062951) EMA (K971794)
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### Technological Characteristics:
The ASD Anterior, ASD Mezzo, ASD Lateral, ASD Elastic, and ASD Lateral Mezzo Oral Appliances possess the same technological characteristics as one or more of the predicate devices.
These include:
- . Anatomic location (intraoral),
- Intended Use, to treat mild to moderate sleep apnea.
- Basic design (mandibular repositioning using upper and lower polymer trays with a . hook and base mechanism),
- . Principles of Operation
- . Materials (polymer and/or stainless steel), and
- Manufacture (appliance is patient specific fabricated by prescription to the specific ● requirements of a single patient).
The ASD Anterior model and predicate device, Tap III are both patient specific made Oral Appliances that include a hook and base mechanism placed on the anterior of the front teeth. The actual design differs slightly, but no new or different questions of safety and efficacy are raised by the differences.
The ASD Mezzo model and predicate devices Removable Acrylic Herbst and Tap III are all patient specific made Oral Appliances that include a hook and base mechanism like the TAP III, but are placed bilaterally like that of the Herbst appliance. The actual design differs slightly, but no new or different questions of safety and efficacy are raised by the differences.
The ASD Lateral model and predicate device Tap III are both patient specific made Oral Appliances that include a hook and base mechanism and is located the same as the TAP III, but the ASD Lateral model adds the additional anchors to the canine teeth for advanced stability. The actual design differs slightly, but no new or different questions of safety and efficacy are raised by the differences.
The ASD Lateral Mezzo model and predicate devices Removable Acrylic Herbst and Tap III are all patient specific made Oral Appliances that include a hook and base mechanism. The ASD Lateral Mezzo hook and base mechanism is like the TAP III, but are placed bilaterally like that of the Herbst appliance. The actual design differ slightly, but no new or different questions of safety and efficacy are raised by the differences.
The ASD Elastic model and predicate device EMA are both patient specific made Oral Appliances that include varying lengths of elastic bands or straps and are both placed bilaterally. The ASD Elastic, however anchors the straps in by stainless steel, while the EMA uses plastic anchors. The actual material differs slightly, but no new or different questions of safety and efficacy are raised by the differences.
The fundamental scientific technology of the ASD Anterior, ASD Mezzo, ASD Lateral, ASD Elastic, and ASD Lateral Mezzo Oral Appliances is the same as previously cleared devices.
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| Substantial<br>Equivalence<br>Comparison<br>Features | ASD<br>Anterior,<br>ASD Mezzo,<br>ASD Lateral,<br>ASD Elastic<br>and ASD<br>Lateral<br>Mezzo | ASA Oral<br>Appliances<br>[Primary<br>Predicate] | Removable<br>Acrylic<br>Herbst<br>[Reference<br>Predicate] | Tap III<br>[Reference<br>Predicate] | EMA<br>[Reference<br>Predicate] |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510k # | K163580 | K130504 | K070327 | K062951 | K971794 |
| Intended<br>use/<br>Indications<br>for use: | Intended for<br>the reduction<br>of nighttime<br>snoring and<br>mild to<br>moderate<br>obstructive<br>sleep apnea<br>(OSA) in<br>individuals 18<br>years of age<br>or older. | Intended for<br>the reduction<br>of nighttime<br>snoring and<br>mild to<br>moderate<br>obstructive<br>sleep apnea<br>(OSA) in<br>individuals 18<br>years of age<br>or older. | Intended for<br>the reduction<br>of snoring<br>and mild to<br>moderate<br>obstructive<br>sleep apnea<br>(OSA) by<br>moving the<br>lower jaw into<br>a prescribed<br>relationship<br>to the upper<br>jaw. | Intended to<br>reduce or<br>alleviate<br>nighttime<br>snoring and<br>mild to<br>moderate<br>obstructive<br>sleep apnea,<br>OSA. | Treatment of<br>nasal<br>respiratory<br>dysfunction of<br>obstructive<br>sleep apnea<br>and snoring<br>in those<br>patients<br>where<br>repositioning<br>of the<br>mandible can<br>increase the<br>patient's air<br>space |
| Prescription/<br>OTC Use | Prescription | Prescription | Prescription | Prescription | Prescription |
| Principle of<br>Operation | Once fitted<br>to the patient,<br>the device<br>positions the<br>lower jaw<br>forward,<br>preventing<br>soft tissue of<br>the throat<br>from<br>collapsing<br>and<br>obstructing<br>the airway,<br>therefore<br>alleviating or<br>reducing the<br>symptoms of<br>nighttime<br>snoring and<br>mild to<br>moderate | Once fitted to<br>the patient,<br>the device<br>positions the<br>lower jaw<br>forward,<br>preventing<br>soft tissue of<br>the throat<br>from<br>collapsing<br>and<br>obstructing<br>the airway,<br>therefore<br>alleviating or<br>reducing the<br>symptoms of<br>nighttime<br>snoring and<br>mild to<br>moderate | Once fitted to<br>the patient,<br>the device<br>positions the<br>lower jaw<br>forward,<br>preventing<br>soft tissue of<br>the throat<br>from<br>collapsing<br>and<br>obstructing<br>the airway,<br>therefore<br>alleviating or<br>reducing the<br>symptoms of<br>nighttime<br>snoring and<br>mild to<br>moderate | Once fitted to<br>the patient,<br>the device<br>positions the<br>lower jaw<br>forward,<br>preventing<br>soft tissue of<br>the throat<br>from<br>collapsing<br>and<br>obstructing<br>the airway,<br>therefore<br>alleviating or<br>reducing the<br>symptoms of<br>nighttime<br>snoring and<br>mild to<br>moderate | Once fitted to<br>the patient,<br>the device<br>positions the<br>lower jaw<br>forward,<br>preventing<br>soft tissue of<br>the throat<br>from<br>collapsing<br>and<br>obstructing<br>the airway,<br>therefore<br>alleviating or<br>reducing the<br>symptoms of<br>nighttime<br>snoring and<br>mild to<br>moderate |
| American Sleep Dentistry, LLC<br>ASD Oral Appliances<br>Traditional Premarket Notification [510(k)]<br>May 2017 | | | | | |
| Substantial<br>Equivalence<br>Comparison<br>Features | ASD<br>Anterior,<br>ASD Mezzo,<br>ASD Lateral,<br>ASD Elastic<br>and ASD<br>Lateral<br>Mezzo | ASA Oral<br>Appliances<br>[Primary<br>Predicate] | Removable<br>Acrylic<br>Herbst<br>[Reference<br>Predicate] | Tap III<br>[Reference<br>Predicate] | EMA<br>[Reference<br>Predicate] |
| 510k # | K163580 | K130504 | K070327 | K062951 | K971794 |
| | Obstructive<br>Sleep Apnea<br>(OSA). | Obstructive<br>Sleep Apnea<br>(OSA). | Obstructive<br>Sleep Apnea<br>(OSA). | Obstructive<br>Sleep Apnea<br>(OSA). | Obstructive<br>Sleep Apnea<br>(OSA). |
| Design:<br>ASD<br>Anterior | Mandibular<br>repositioner<br>having upper<br>and lower<br>polymer trays<br>with hook and<br>base<br>mechanism<br>placed on the<br>anterior of the<br>front teeth. | Mandibular<br>repositioner<br>having upper<br>and lower<br>polymer trays<br>with bilateral<br>Herbst<br>mechanisms<br>with bilateral,<br>reclosable,<br>polymer<br>fasteners or<br>both | Mandibular<br>repositioner<br>having upper<br>and lower<br>polymer trays<br>with bilateral<br>Herbst<br>mechanisms | Mandibular<br>repositioner<br>having upper<br>and lower<br>trays with a<br>Hook and<br>Base<br>mechanism<br>placed on the<br>anterior of the<br>front teeth. | |
| Design:<br>ASD Mezzo | Mandibular<br>repositioner<br>having upper<br>and lower<br>polymer trays<br>with a hook<br>and base<br>mechanism<br>placed<br>bilaterally | Mandibular<br>repositioner<br>having upper<br>and lower<br>polymer trays<br>with bilateral<br>Herbst<br>mechanisms<br>with bilateral,<br>reclosable,<br>polymer<br>fasteners or<br>both | Mandibular<br>repositioner<br>having upper<br>and lower<br>polymer trays<br>with bilateral<br>Herbst<br>mechanisms | Mandibular<br>repositioner<br>having upper<br>and lower<br>trays with a<br>Hook and<br>Base<br>mechanism<br>placed on the<br>anterior of the<br>front teeth. | |
| American Sleep Dentistry, LLC | | | Traditional Premarket Notification [510(k)] | | |
| ASD Oral Appliances | | | May 2017 | | |
| Substantial<br>Equivalence<br>Comparison<br>Features | ASD<br>Anterior,<br>ASD Mezzo,<br>ASD Lateral,<br>ASD Elastic<br>and ASD<br>Lateral<br>Mezzo | ASA Oral<br>Appliances<br>[Primary<br>Predicate] | Removable<br>Acrylic<br>Herbst<br>[Reference<br>Predicate] | Tap III<br>[Reference<br>Predicate] | EMA<br>[Reference<br>Predicate] |
| 510k # | K163580 | K130504 | K070327 | K062951 | K971794 |
| Design:<br>ASD Lateral | Mandibular<br>repositioner<br>having upper<br>and lower<br>polymer trays<br>with hook and<br>base<br>mechanism<br>placed on the<br>anterior of the<br>teeth. With<br>anchors<br>placed on the<br>canine teeth. | Mandibular<br>repositioner<br>having upper<br>and lower<br>polymer trays<br>with bilateral<br>Herbst<br>mechanisms<br>with bilateral,<br>reclosable,<br>polymer<br>fasteners or<br>both | Mandibular<br>repositioner<br>having upper<br>and lower<br>polymer trays<br>with bilateral<br>Herbst<br>mechanisms | Mandibular<br>repositioner<br>having upper<br>and lower<br>trays with a<br>Hook and<br>Base<br>mechanism<br>placed on the<br>anterior of the<br>front teeth. | |
| Design:<br>ASD Lateral<br>Mezzo | Mandibular<br>repositioner<br>having upper<br>and lower<br>polymer trays<br>with a hook<br>and base<br>mechanism<br>placed<br>bilaterally | Mandibular<br>repositioner<br>having upper<br>and lower<br>polymer trays<br>with bilateral<br>Herbst<br>mechanisms<br>with bilateral,<br>reclosable,<br>polymer<br>fasteners or<br>both | Mandibular<br>repositioner<br>having upper<br>and lower<br>polymer trays<br>with bilateral<br>Herbst<br>mechanisms | Mandibular<br>repositioner<br>having upper<br>and lower<br>trays with a<br>Hook and<br>Base<br>mechanism<br>placed on the<br>anterior of the<br>front teeth. | |
| | | | | | |
| ASD Oral Appliances<br>May 2017 | | | | | |
| Substantial<br>Equivalence<br>Comparison<br>Features | ASD<br>Anterior,<br>ASD Mezzo,<br>ASD Lateral,<br>ASD Elastic<br>and ASD<br>Lateral<br>Mezzo | ASA Oral<br>Appliances<br>[Primary<br>Predicate] | Removable<br>Acrylic<br>Herbst<br>[Reference<br>Predicate] | Tap III<br>[Reference<br>Predicate] | EMA<br>[Reference<br>Predicate] |
| 510k # | K163580 | K130504 | K070327 | K062951 | K971794 |
| Design:<br>ASD Elastic | Mandibular<br>repositioner<br>having upper<br>and lower<br>polymer trays<br>and elastic<br>bands or<br>straps with<br>stainless<br>steel<br>anchors. | | | | Mandibular<br>repositioner<br>having upper<br>and lower<br>trays with<br>bilateral<br>elastic bands<br>or straps with<br>plastic<br>anchors. |
| Materials:<br>ASD<br>Anterior<br>ASD Mezzo<br>ASD Lateral<br>ASD Lateral<br>Mezzo | | | | | |
| Polymer<br>Splint | | PETG/TPU,<br>EVA | Acrylic | Acrylic | |
| Connecting<br>Mechanism | | 303/304<br>Stainless<br>Steel | 303/304<br>Stainless<br>Steel | 303/304<br>Stainless<br>Steel | |
| Materials:<br>ASD Elastic | | | | | |
| Polymer<br>Splint | PETG/TPU,<br>EVA | | | | Acrylic |
| Connecting<br>Mechanism | Latex free<br>Polymer | | | | Latex free<br>Polymer |
| eep Dentistry, LLC | | Traditional Premarket Notification [510(k)] | | | |
| Opliances | | | | May 2017 | |
| ASD<br>Anterior,<br>ASD Mezzo,<br>ASD Lateral,<br>ASD Elastic<br>and ASD<br>Lateral<br>Mezzo | ASA Oral<br>Appliances<br>[Primary<br>Predicate] | Removable<br>Acrylic<br>Herbst<br>[Reference<br>Predicate] | Tap III<br>[Reference<br>Predicate] | EMA<br>[Reference<br>Predicate] | |
| K163580 | K130504 | K070327 | K062951 | K971794 | |
| | | | | | |
| Front to back<br>+/- 1 mm | Front to back<br>+/- 1 mm | Front to back<br>+/- 1 mm | Front to back<br>+/- 1 mm | Front to back<br>+/- 1 mm | |
| Patients<br>diagnosed<br>with mild to<br>moderate<br>Obstructive | Patients<br>diagnosed<br>with mild to<br>moderate<br>Obstructive | Patients<br>diagnosed<br>with mild to<br>moderate<br>Obstructive | Patients<br>diagnosed<br>with mild to<br>moderate<br>Obstructive | Patients<br>diagnosed<br>with mild to<br>moderate<br>Obstructive | |
# B. Substantial Equivalence Comparison Table:
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Traditional Premarket Notification [510(k)]
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Traditional Premarket Notification [510(k)]
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American Sleep ASD Oral Applia
Substantial
Equivalence
Comparison
Features
510k #
| Range and<br>precision of<br>adjustment | Front to back<br>+/- 1 mm | Front to back<br>+/- 1 mm | Front to back<br>+/- 1 mm | Front to back<br>+/- 1 mm | Front to back<br>+/- 1 mm |
|-----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Target<br>Population | Patients<br>diagnosed<br>with mild to<br>moderate<br>Obstructive<br>Sleep Apnea | Patients<br>diagnosed<br>with mild to<br>moderate<br>Obstructive<br>Sleep Apnea | Patients<br>diagnosed<br>with mild to<br>moderate<br>Obstructive<br>Sleep Apnea | Patients<br>diagnosed<br>with mild to<br>moderate<br>Obstructive<br>Sleep Apnea | Patients<br>diagnosed<br>with mild to<br>moderate<br>Obstructive<br>Sleep Apnea |
| Where Used: | Fitted by a<br>clinician,<br>used at<br>home. | Fitted by a<br>clinician,<br>used at<br>home. | Fitted by a<br>clinician,<br>used at<br>home. | Fitted by a<br>clinician,<br>used at<br>home. | Fitted by a<br>clinician,<br>used at<br>home. |
| Energy<br>Used/<br>Delivered: | None | None | None | None | None |
| Human<br>Factors: | The device is<br>fitted by the<br>dentist. The<br>patient is<br>instructed in<br>its use and<br>care.<br>Subsequent<br>use by the<br>patient is as<br>directed by<br>the dentist in<br>accordance<br>with the<br>provided<br>instructions<br>for use. | The device is<br>fitted by the<br>dentist. The<br>patient is<br>instructed in<br>its use and<br>care.<br>Subsequent<br>use by the<br>patient is as<br>directed by<br>the dentist in<br>accordance<br>with the<br>provided<br>instructions<br>for use. | The device is<br>fitted by the<br>dentist. The<br>patient is<br>instructed in<br>its use and<br>care.<br>Subsequent<br>use by the<br>patient is as<br>directed by<br>the dentist in<br>accordance<br>with the<br>provided<br>instructions<br>for use. | The device is<br>fitted by the<br>dentist. The<br>patient is<br>instructed in<br>its use and<br>care.<br>Subsequent<br>use by the<br>patient is as<br>directed by<br>the dentist in<br>accordance<br>with the<br>provided<br>instructions<br>for use. | The device is<br>fitted by the<br>dentist. The<br>patient is<br>instructed in<br>its use and<br>care.<br>Subsequent<br>use by the<br>patient is as<br>directed by<br>the dentist in<br>accordance<br>with the<br>provided<br>instructions<br>for use. |
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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.