K170273 · Zetta Medical Technologies, LLC · JAK · Apr 28, 2017 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K170273
Device Name
Z-DOSE29
Applicant
Zetta Medical Technologies, LLC
Product Code
JAK · Radiology
Decision Date
Apr 28, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1750
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Z-DOSE29 Dose Check system is intended to provide dose check features to Computed Tomography systems. Z-DOSE29 software extracts CTDI values from CT host computer's screen, compares it to predefined thresholds, and sends notification and alert messages to the CT scanner display monitor prior to scanning.
Device Story
Z-DOSE29 is a software-based dose check system for CT scanners; resides on a remote computer on the same local area network as the CT host. Inputs: DICOM images/CTDI values from CT host computer. Operation: software captures CTDI values per series; compares against AAPM dose check guidelines; displays notifications on CT console. Accumulates CTDI values for dose alerts; utilizes relay hardware to disable scanning upon alert until operator password entry. Output: visual notifications/alerts on CT display; database records accessible via web browser. Used in clinical settings by CT operators. Benefits: ensures dose optimization; prevents over-the-limit scans; provides automated compliance with NEMA XR-25/XR-29 standards.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Verification and validation performed on four different CT scanner models (GE Light Speed 32, Siemens Sensation 16, Philips Brilliance 64, Toshiba Aquilion 64) and nine systems total. Testing confirmed accurate CTDI extraction (99% accuracy on >2400 datasets), correct notification/alert triggering against AAPM guidelines, and successful relay-based scan disabling. No clinical data presented.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based system running on Windows 10 (.NET framework 4.0+). Connectivity: LAN-based communication with CT host. Hardware: off-the-shelf computer with relay interface for scan control. Standards: NEMA XR-25, NEMA XR-29, AAPM dose check guidelines. Data output: local database with web browser access and Excel export. Cybersecurity: standard OS-level controls.
Indications for Use
Indicated for use by professional personnel to provide dose check features (notifications and alerts) to CT scanners, comparing CTDI values to predefined thresholds prior to scanning.
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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### DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
April 28, 2017
Zetta Medical Technologies, LLC. Main M. Ghazal President 1313 Ensell Road Lake Zurich. Illinois 60047
Re: K170273
Trade/Device Name: Z-DOSE29 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulation Name: Computed Tomography X-Ray System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JAK Dated: January 30, 2017 Received: January 30, 2017
Dear Main Ghazal:
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) K170273
Device Name Z-DOSE29
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Z-DOSE29 Dose Check system is intended to provide dose check features to Computed Tomography systems. Z-DOSE29 software extracts CTDI values from CT host computer's screen, compares it to predefined thresholds, and sends notification and alert messages to the CT scanner display monitor prior to scanning.
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# 510(k) Summary of Safety and Effectiveness
- 1. Applicant & Submitted By: Zetta Medical Technologies, LLC. 1313 Ensell Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 Phone: (847) 550-9990 Fax: (847) 550-9994 Contact Person: Main M. Ghazal, President Date Prepared: January 22nd 2017
- 2. Identification of the Device: Trade Name: Z-DOSE29 Common Name: Computed Tomography X-ray system Classification Name: 21 CFR, 892.1750, JAK, Radiology
- 3. Predicate Device:
| Manufacturer | Trade<br>name/model | 510(k)<br>Number | Regulation<br>Number | Product<br>code |
|--------------|----------------------------------|------------------|----------------------|-----------------|
| Siemens | syngo ® VA48<br>(SOMARIS/7 VA48) | K143400 | 892.1750 | JAK |
| Medic Vision | SafeCT-29 | K153331 | 892.1750 | JAK |
- 4. Indications for Use:
Z-DOSE29 Dose Check system is intended to provide dose check features to Computed Tomography systems. Z-DOSE29 software extracts CTDI values from CT host computer's screen, compares it to predefined thresholds, and sends notification and alert messages to the CT scanner display monitor prior to scanning.
- 5. Device Description:
Z-DOSE29 Dose Check provides the Dose Check feature to CT scanners as specified by the NEMA XR-25 standard and the Dose Check feature of NEMA XR-29*. This includes both Dose Notifications (for individual series) and Dose Alerts (for accumulated dose).
The Z-DOSE29 Dose Check software, which is installed on a remote computer that resides on the same local area network as the CT host computer, receives DICOM images from the CT host computer. The software captures CTDI values for each prescribed CT series, compares the values to AAPM dose check guideline (version 1.0) values and displays notification message(s) on the CT scanner operator's console. The Z-DOSE29 Dose Check software also adds the CTDI values from the individual series and displays alert message(s) on the CT scanner operator's console if the accumulated CTDI value exceeds a predefined ALERT threshold.
*NEMA XR-29 incorporates NEMA XR-25 Dose Check feature
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In the event of an Alert, and in addition to displaying the alert message to the CT operator, Z-DOSE29 utilizes a relay to disable scanning until a correct password is inputted by the CT operator.
The Z-DOSE29 Dose Check software also records CTDI values and CT exam information into a local a database. Information in the database can be accessed by authorized users via a web browser.
The Z-DOSE29 Dose Check software runs on a Windows operating system 10 with a .net framework 4.0 or higher version.
- 6. Substantial Equivalence Table
The subject device Z-DOSE29 Dose Check System is substantially equivalent to the two predicate devices, Syngo® VA48 and SafeCT-29. Detailed comparison of Z-DOSE29 with SingoVA48 and SafeCT-29 is listed in Table-1.
| | Table -1: Comparison among Z-DOSE29, Syngo® VA48 and SafeCT-29 CT Dose Check |
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| Characteristics | Z-DOSE29 | Syngo® VA48 | SafeCT-29 |
| Indications for Use | Z-DOSE29 Dose<br>Check system is<br>intended to provide<br>dose check features<br>to Computed<br>Tomography<br>systems. Z-DOSE29<br>software extracts<br>CTDI values from<br>CT host computer's<br>screen, compares it<br>to predefined<br>thresholds, and<br>sends notification<br>and alert messages<br>to the CT scanner<br>display monitor<br>prior to scanning. | The Siemens<br>SOMATOM Definition<br>AS/ AS+ (Project P46)<br>systems are intended<br>to produce cross-<br>sectional images of the<br>body by computer<br>reconstruction of x-ray<br>transmission data<br>from either the same<br>axial plane taken at<br>different angles or<br>spiral planes* taken at<br>different angles.<br>(*spiral planes: the<br>axial planes resulted<br>from the continuous<br>rotation of detectors<br>and x-ray tube, and<br>the simultaneous<br>translation of the<br>patient.) | The SafeCT-29 is<br>intended for providing<br>Computed Tomography<br>Dose Check feature to<br>Computed Tomography<br>X-ray systems.<br>The SafeCT-29 is<br>specifically indicated<br>for providing the<br>Computed Tomography<br>Dose Check feature<br>which notifies and<br>alerts the CT equipment<br>operators, prior to a<br>scan, if the estimated<br>dose index is above the<br>predefined thresholds,<br>for CT scanners not<br>equipped with this<br>functionality. The<br>device is indicated for<br>use by professional<br>personnel. |
| Data Inputs | Z-DOSE29 is a<br>software based<br>solution to extract<br>CTDI information<br>from CT computer's<br>screen through a | Host CT Digital Data<br>directly interfaced by<br>the device software. | The SafeCT-29 uses its<br>own input separate<br>hardware: The device is<br>interfaced to the CT<br>screen via a video<br>splitter that provides a<br>copy of the CT screen in |
| Characteristics | Z-DOSE29 | Syngo® VA48 | SafeCT-29 |
| | local area network<br>(LAN) connection. | | real-time. The CT<br>screen data is captured<br>by grabbing and<br>digitizing the video<br>signal. The captured<br>data is interpreted by<br>OCR software. |
| Scan Controls | Software and<br>hardware | Software | Software & hardware |
| Dose Notification<br>for individual<br>series | Designed to<br>perform the "Dose<br>Notification"<br>feature of NEMA<br>XR-25 | Designed to perform<br>the "Dose<br>Notification" feature<br>of NEMA XR-25 | Unknown |
| Dose Alert for<br>accumulated<br>CTDI | Designed to<br>perform the "Dose<br>Alert" feature of<br>NEMA XR-25 | Designed to perform<br>the "Dose Alert"<br>feature of NEMA XR-<br>25 | The software extracts<br>accumulated CTDIvol<br>per Z axis location from<br>the CT screen whenever<br>such information is<br>displayed by the<br>scanner. For scanners<br>that do not present<br>such information, the<br>accumulated CTDIvol is<br>calculated by the<br>SafeCT-29 software.<br>The calculation follows<br>the AAPM guidelines<br>and assumes "worst<br>case scenario" (i.e.<br>calculated CTDIvol may<br>be higher than the<br>actual value) in order to<br>prevent over-the-limit<br>scans. The SafeCT-29<br>assumes that each z-<br>axis position gets the<br>displayed maximum<br>CTDIvol value, and<br>calculates the<br>accumulated CTDIvol<br>accordingly. |
| Display | Host CT Screen | Host CT Screen | The SafeCT-29 has its<br>own external display<br>monitor as a separate<br>hardware. SafeCT-29. |
| Characteristics | Z-DOSE29 | Syngo® VA48 | SafeCT-29 |
| | | | generates an audio<br>alert to ensure the user<br>is aware of notifications<br>and warnings displayed<br>on the SafeCT-29<br>display monitor. |
| Man machine<br>interface | Host CT keyboard &<br>mouse | Host CT keyboard &<br>mouse | SafeCT-29 own<br>dedicated keyboard &<br>mouse |
| Record data<br>output | Data is saved in a<br>local database,<br>which can be<br>accessed by<br>authorized users<br>via a web browser.<br>Data can also be<br>exported to excel<br>files. | Not known | Data is saved in the<br>Device's internal<br>memory<br>and can be exported<br>with a USB memory<br>stick |
| Processor<br>hardware | Off-the-shelf<br>computer | Host CT Processor | Dedicated Off-the-shelf<br>processor and controls |
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Z-DOSE29 CT Dose Check system has similar indications for use as predicate device. The main difference is that the predicate devices employ either same CT host computer or a separate computer, that receive video signal from CT host screen for notifications, while Z-DOSE29 uses a remote computer on the same LAN as CT host computer for notifications and alerts. Performance testing, along with verification and validation activities demonstrate that Z-DOSE29 is as safe and effective as predicate device.
- 7. Performance Testing:
Z-DOSE29 has been designed, verified and validated in compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 requirements. Z-DOSE29 software uses off-the-shelf software (OTS) to capture and extract CTDI information from CT host computer. Testing performed on OTS using more than 2400 image data sets indicated that OTS accurately extracts CTDI information from more than 99% of the images. The CT operator can manually input the CTDI values into the software in the event the software doesn't read the correct CTDI value. Z-DOSE29 was verified to meet system requirement specifications (SRS) on four different CT scanners from different manufacturers (test results summary shown in Table-2 below) and lower level requirements were verified on 9 different systems.
Reference Guidance Documents
· National Electrical Manufacturers Association, "NEMA Standards Publication XR 25-2010 Computed Tomography Dose Check"
- · National Electrical Manufacturers Association, "NEMA Standards Publication XR 29-2013 Standard Attributes on CT Equipment Related to Dose Optimization and Management" Section 2.3
- · "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices", May 11 2005
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- "Guidance on Off-the-Shelf Software Use in Medical Devices" September 9, 1999
- "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices" October 2, 2014
| Requirement | Expected outcome | Scanners used for<br>testing | Observed outcome | Test<br>result | |
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| SRS.001<br>Notification<br>during Adult<br>Head exam | The software captures<br>the CTDI value for<br><b>Adult Head</b> and<br>compares it to AAPM<br>Dose Check<br>Guidelines suggested<br>threshold value<br>(Default Value). If the<br>value exceeds the<br>threshold value, the<br>software notifies the<br>user by displaying a<br>dialogue box. The<br>dialogue box contains<br>both captured CTDI<br>value as well as the<br>threshold value<br>applied. The threshold<br>value is configurable<br>by the user in a text<br>file. | GE Light Speed 32;<br>Siemens Sensation 16;<br>Philips Brilliance 64;<br>Toshiba Aquilion 64; | The software<br>captured the CTDI<br>value for <b>Adult<br/>Head</b> and compared<br>it to AAPM Dose<br>Check Guidelines<br>suggested threshold<br>value (Default<br>Value). If the value<br>exceeded the<br>threshold value, the<br>software notified the<br>user by displaying a<br>dialogue box. The<br>dialogue box<br>contained both<br>captured CTDI<br>value as well as the<br>threshold value<br>applied. The<br>threshold value is<br>configurable by the<br>user in a text file. | PASS | |
| SRS.001<br>Notification<br>during Adult<br>Body exam | The software captures<br>the CTDI value for<br><b>Adult Body</b> and<br>compares it to AAPM<br>Dose Check<br>Guidelines suggested<br>threshold value<br>(Default Value). If the<br>value exceeds the<br>threshold value, the<br>software notifies the<br>user by displaying a<br>dialogue box. The<br>dialogue box contains<br>both captured CTDI<br>value as well as the<br>threshold value | GE Light Speed 32;<br>Siemens Sensation 16;<br>Philips Brilliance 64;<br>Toshiba Aquilion 64; | The software<br>captured the CTDI<br>value for <b>Adult<br/>Body</b> and compared<br>it to AAPM Dose<br>Check Guidelines<br>suggested threshold<br>value (Default<br>Value). If the value<br>exceeded the<br>threshold value, the<br>software notified the<br>user by displaying a<br>dialogue box. The<br>dialogue box<br>contained both<br>captured CTDI<br>value as well as the<br>threshold value | PASS | |
| Requirement | Expected outcome | Scanners used for testing | Observed outcome | Test result | |
| | applied. The threshold<br>value is configurable<br>by the user in a text<br>file. | | value as well as the<br>threshold value<br>applied. The<br>threshold value is<br>configurable by the<br>user in a text file. | | |
| SRS.001<br>Notification<br>during<br>Pediatric Head<br>exam | The software captures<br>the CTDI value for<br><b>Pediatric Head</b> and<br>compares it to AAPM<br>Dose Check<br>Guidelines suggested<br>threshold value<br>(Default Value). If the<br>value exceeds the<br>threshold value, the<br>software notifies the<br>user by displaying a<br>dialogue box. The<br>dialogue box contains<br>both captured CTDI<br>value as well as the<br>threshold value<br>applied. The threshold<br>value is configurable<br>by the user in a text<br>file. | GE Light Speed 32;<br>Siemens Sensation 16;<br>Philips Brilliance 64;<br>Toshiba Aquilion 64; | The software<br>captured the CTDI<br>value for <b>Pediatric<br/>Head</b> and compared<br>it to AAPM Dose<br>Check Guidelines<br>suggested threshold<br>value (Default<br>Value). If the value<br>exceeded the<br>threshold value, the<br>software notified the<br>user by displaying a<br>dialogue box. The<br>dialogue box<br>contained both<br>captured CTDI<br>value as well as the<br>threshold value<br>applied. The<br>threshold value is<br>configurable by the<br>user in a text file. | PASS | |
| | SRS.001<br>Notification<br>during<br>Pediatric Body<br>exam | The software captures<br>the CTDI value for<br><b>Pediatric Body</b> and<br>compares it to AAPM<br>Dose Check<br>Guidelines suggested<br>threshold value<br>(Default Value). If the<br>value exceeds the<br>threshold value, the<br>software notifies the<br>user by displaying a<br>dialogue box. The<br>dialogue box contains<br>both captured CTDI<br>value as well as the | GE Light Speed 32;<br>Siemens Sensation 16;<br>Philips Brilliance 64;<br>Toshiba Aquilion 64; | The software<br>captured the CTDI<br>value for <b>Pediatric<br/>Body</b> and compared<br>it to AAPM Dose<br>Check Guidelines<br>suggested threshold<br>value (Default<br>Value). If the value<br>exceeded the<br>threshold value, the<br>software notified the<br>user by displaying a<br>dialogue box. The<br>dialogue box<br>contained both | |
| | | threshold value | | captured CTDI | |
| | Requirement | Expected outcome | Scanners used for testing | Observed outcome | Test result |
| | SRS.001<br>Notification<br>during<br>Perfusion<br>exam | threshold value<br>applied. The threshold<br>value is configurable<br>by the user in a text<br>file.<br><br>The software captures<br>the CTDI value for<br>Perfusion and<br>compares it to AAPM<br>Dose Check<br>Guidelines suggested<br>threshold value<br>(Default Value). If the<br>value exceeds the<br>threshold value, the<br>software notifies the<br>user by displaying a<br>dialogue box. The<br>dialogue box contains<br>both captured CTDI<br>value as well as the<br>threshold value<br>applied. The threshold<br>value is configurable<br>by the user in a text<br>file. | GE Light Speed 32;<br>Siemens Sensation 16;<br>Philips Brilliance 64;<br>Toshiba Aquilion 64; | captured CTDI<br>value as well as the<br>threshold value<br>applied. The<br>threshold value is<br>configurable by the<br>user in a text file.<br><br>The software<br>captured the CTDI<br>value for Perfusion<br>and compared it to<br>AAPM Dose Check<br>Guidelines<br>suggested threshold<br>value (Default<br>Value). If the value<br>exceeded the<br>threshold value, the<br>software notified the<br>user by displaying a<br>dialogue box. The<br>dialogue box<br>contained both<br>captured CTDI<br>value as well as the<br>threshold value<br>applied. The<br>threshold value is<br>configurable by the<br>user in a text file. | |
| SRS.002<br>Alert if total<br>CTDI exceeds<br>threshold | The software<br>calculates total CTDI<br>value from each series<br>and compares the<br>accumulated value to<br>AAPM Dose Check<br>Guidelines suggested<br>threshold value<br>(Default Value). If the<br>accumulated value<br>exceeds the threshold<br>value, the software<br>alerts the user by<br>displaying a dialogue | GE Light Speed 32;<br>Siemens Sensation 16;<br>Philips Brilliance 64;<br>Toshiba Aquilion 64; | The software<br>calculated total<br>CTDI value from<br>each series and<br>compared the<br>accumulated value<br>to AAPM Dose<br>Check Guidelines<br>suggested threshold<br>value (Default<br>Value). If the<br>accumulated value<br>exceeded the<br>threshold value, the<br>software alerted the | PASS | |
| Requirement | Expected outcome | Scanners used for<br>testing | Observed outcome | Test<br>result | |
| | | | | | |
| | contains both<br>accumulated CTDI<br>value as well as the<br>threshold value<br>applied. The threshold<br>value is configurable<br>by the user in a text<br>file. | | user by displaying a<br>dialogue box. The<br>dialogue box<br>contained both<br>accumulated CTDI<br>value as well as the<br>threshold value<br>applied. The<br>threshold value is<br>configurable by the<br>user in a text file. | | |
| SRS.003<br>Disable system<br>during alert | Software shall use<br>relay hardware to<br>disable system from<br>scanning when alert<br>occurs | GE Light Speed 32;<br>Siemens Sensation 16;<br>Philips Brilliance 64;<br>Toshiba Aquilion 64; | Software used relay<br>hardware to disable<br>system from<br>scanning when alert<br>occurred. | PASS | |
| SRS.004<br>Record and<br>Report | Software shall record<br>and report CTDI and<br>exam information. | GE Light Speed 32;<br>Siemens Sensation 16;<br>Philips Brilliance 64;<br>Toshiba Aquilion 64; | Software recorded<br>and reported CTDI<br>and exam<br>information. | PASS | |
## Table -2: Z-DOSE29 system level verification and validation summary
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- 8. Safety and Effectiveness:
Z-DOSE29 CT Dose Check system has similar indications for use as predicate device. The main difference is that the predicate devices employ either same CT host computer or a separate computer, that receive video signal from CT host screen for notifications, while Z-DOSE29 uses a remote computer on the same LAN as CT host computer for notifications and alerts. Risk analysis was performed to include design requirements and mitigations which prevent all known possible interferences in the normal operation of the host CT. Performance testing, along with verification and validation activities demonstrate that Z-DOSE29 is as safe and effective as predicate device.
- 9. Conclusion:
Z-DOSE29 is a CT Dose Check system which has similar indications for use as the predicate devices. Performance testing, verification and validation demonstrate that Z-DOSE29 is as safe and effective as the predicate devices.
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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.