The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) SPHERICAL Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive error in aphakic and not aphakic persons with nondiseased eyes with myopia or hyperopia. The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) TORIC Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive error in aphakic and not aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes with myopia or hyperopia and/or possesses refractive astigmatism not exceeding 10.00 diopters. The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) MULTIFOCAL/BIFOCAL Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive error in aphakic and not aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes with myopia or hyperopia and/or possesses refractive astigmatism not exceeding 4 diopters and are presbyopic requiring add power of up to +4.00 diopters. The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) IRREGULAR CORNEA Daily Wear Contact Lens may be prescribed in otherwise non-diseased eyes that require a rigid gas permeable lens for the management of irregular corneal conditions such as; keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration or following penetrating keratoplasty or refractive (e.g. LASIK) surgery. The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) ORTHOKERATOLOGY contact lenses are indicated for daily wear in an orthokeratology fitting program for the temporary reduction of myopia of up to 5.00 diopters in non-diseased eyes. To maintain the orthokeratology effect of myopia reduction, lens wear must be continued on a prescribed wearing schedule. Eyecare practitioners may prescribe the lenses for frequent/planned replacement wear, with cleaning, disinfection and scheduled replacement. When prescribed for frequent/planned replacement wear, the lens may be cleaned and disinfected using a chemical (not heat) lens care system.
Device Story
HEXA100 is a lathe-cut, rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lens made of siloxanyl fluoromethacrylate copolymer (hexafocon A). Available in spherical, toric, multifocal/bifocal, and irregular cornea designs; optional UV-blocking monomer (benzophenone) and visibility tints (D&C/C.I. color additives). Optional surface treatment with Tangible Hydra-PEG (polyethylene glycol-based polymer) enhances wettability. Prescribed by eyecare practitioners for daily wear or orthokeratology. Lenses act as a refractive medium to focus light on the retina. Shipped dry or wet in a polypropylene case with compatible care solutions. Benefits include vision correction and temporary myopia reduction; risks are standard for RGP lenses.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Safety and effectiveness established via non-clinical bench testing, including in vitro and in vivo toxicology, biocompatibility, and physicochemical characterization (wettability, oxygen permeability, bioburden, and shelf-life stability).
Technological Characteristics
Material: siloxanyl fluoromethacrylate copolymer (hexafocon A). Manufacturing: lathe-cut. Surface: optional hydrophilic polyethylene glycol-based polymer (Tangible Hydra-PEG). UV protection: optional benzophenone monomer. Oxygen permeability (Dk): 113-118 x 10^-11 (ISO/FATT). Refractive index: ~1.41. Specific gravity: 1.266. Sterilization: not specified (shipped dry or wet in care solution).
Indications for Use
Indicated for aphakic and non-aphakic patients with non-diseased eyes requiring correction of myopia, hyperopia, or refractive astigmatism (up to 10.00D). Also indicated for presbyopia (add power up to +4.00D), irregular corneal conditions (keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, post-graft, post-refractive surgery), and temporary reduction of myopia (up to 5.00D) via orthokeratology.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A rigid gas permeable contact lens is a device intended to be worn directly against the cornea of the eye to correct vision conditions. The device is made of various materials, such as cellulose acetate butyrate, polyacrylate-silicone, or silicone elastomers, whose main polymer molecules generally do not absorb or attract water.
Predicate Devices
Boston XO (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens (K071043)
OPTIMUM GP OK (Orthokeratology) Daily Wear Contact Lens (roflufocon D & E) (K160859)
Optimum GP with HPT (roflufocon C, D, and E) Daily Wear Contact Lenses (K161100)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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## 510 (k) SUMMARY OF SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
#### 510(k) number:
K171077
#### Applicant information:
| Date Prepared: | June 27th, 2017 |
|------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Name: | Contamac Ltd. |
| Address | Carlton House<br>Shire Hill<br>Saffron Walden<br>Essex CB11 3AU |
| Contact Person: | Robert McGregor<br>Managing Director |
| Phone number: | 44-1799 542 000 |
| Consultant: | Bret Andre<br>EyeReg Consulting, Inc.<br>6119 Canter Ln.<br>West Linn, OR 97068 |
| Phone number | (503) 372-5226 |
| Device Information: | |
| Device Classification: | Class II |
| Product Code: | HQD; MUW |
Classification Name: Daily Wear Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lens (21 CFR 886.5916)
Trade Name: HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens
#### Purpose of 510(k) Submission: ~ New Device ~
#### Predicate Devices:
The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lenses are substantially equivalent to the following predicate devices:
"Boston XO (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens" -primary predicate By Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
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510(k) number: K071043
"OPTIMUM GP OK (Orthokeratology) Daily Wear Contact Lens (roflufocon D & E)" by Contamac Ltd. 510(k) number; K160859
"Optimum GP with HPT (roflufocon C, D, and E) Daily Wear Contact Lenses" by Contamac Ltd. 510(k) number; K161100
### Device Description:
The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens is manufactured from a machine latheable rigid gas permeable material composed of siloxanyl fluoromethacrylate copolymer that is tinted for visibility and available with or without an ultraviolet (UV) light absorber.
In the HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens with UV Blocker, a Benzophenone UV blocking monomer is used to block UV radiation. The UV blocking for HEXA100 averages > 98% in the UVB range of 280nm - 315nm and >84% in the UVA range of 316 - 380nm.
The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens incorporates a visibility tint to make the lens more visible for handling. The tinted lenses contain one or more of the following color additives: D&C Green No. 6, C.I. Solvent Yellow No. 18, D&C Violet No. 2 and D&C Red No. 17.
The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens may be prescribed in a daily wear orthokeratology fitting program for the temporary reduction of myopia of up to 5.00 diopters in nondiseased eyes.
The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens may be optionally treated to incorporate Tangible "10 Hydra-PEG-which is a thin polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based polymer that is covalently bonded to the surface of the contact lens and is designed to enhance the surface properties of the contact lens while retaining the mechanical properties of the underlying material. When treated with Tangible 10 Hydra-PEG, the underlying material (hexafocon A) is encapsulated in a thin layer of polymer that results in measurable improvement of wettability (sessile drop contact angle) compared to untreated lenses. The resulting layer is hydrophilic and approximately 30mm in thickness. The following table depicts the contact angle of the coated HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lenses:
| | HEXA 100 - Hexafocon A | |
|------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|--------------------------------|
| | Uncoated* | Tangible™ Hydra-PEG<br>Coated* |
| Average Sessile Drop Contact Angle<br>(degrees) n=30 | 96.4° | 49.1° |
| Standard Deviation | 2.79 | 5.81 |
| % Standard Deviation | 2.90 | 11.82 |
*lenses were manufactured and soaked in borate buffered saline for 24 hours prior to contact angle measurement
The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lenses may be packaged and shipped "dry" or
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"wet" in a polypropylene contact lens case. The primary container for shipping the HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lenses is the PolyVial Contact Lens Case. When shipped "wet", the HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lenses may be packaged and shipped in the Unique pH contact lens care system by Menicon Co., Ltd. The active ingredients in Unique pH solution are Edetate Disodium 0.01% and Polyquaternium 10.0011%.
The physical properties of the HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lenses are as follows:
| | HEXA100 (hexafocon A) | HEXA100 (hexafocon A) with<br>Tangible™ Hydra-PEG |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Refractive Index (dry) | 1.4136 | 1.4134 |
| Light Transmission (@380-780nm) | >91% | >94% |
| UVA Transmission (@316-380nm) | <16% | <16% |
| UVB Transmission (@280-315nm) | <2% | <2% |
| Specific Gravity (g/cm³) | 1.266 | 1.266 |
| Oxygen Permeability<br>(Dk)<br>ISO/FATT Method | 113 x 10-11 11<br>(cm /sec) (ml O /ml x mm Hg @<br>35°C) | 118 x 10-11 "<br>(cm /sec) (ml O /ml x mm Hg @<br>35°C) |
| Visitint lenses contain one or more of the<br>following color additives conforming to:<br>21 CFR Part 73 & 74, Subpart D | D&C Green No. 6, C.I. Solvent<br>Yellow No. 18, D&C Violet No. 2 and<br>D&C Red No. 17 | D&C Green No. 6, C.I. Solvent<br>Yellow No. 18, D&C Violet No. 2<br>and D&C Red No. 17 |
The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens is available in the Spherical. Toric. Multifocal/Bifocal, Irregular Cornea (Scleral) design configurations, within the following lens parameters:
| • Chord Diameter: | 7.0mm to 22.0mm |
|-------------------|-----------------|
|-------------------|-----------------|
- Center Thickness:
- Base Curve:
●
●
- Spherical Powers:
- Toric Powers:
- Add Powers:
- Varies 5.0mm to 8.0mm
- -20.00 Diopters to +20.00 Diopters
- up to -10.00 Diopters
- up to +4.00 Diopters
The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens for daily wear orthokeratology is available in following lens parameters:
- 6.5 to 11.5 mm ● Chord Diameter:
- Center Thickness: 0.10 to 0.70 mm ●
- Base Curve (BC): 6.5 to 11.0 mm
- 0.10 to 2.0 mm (flatter or steeper than BC) ● Secondary Curves:
- 0.10 to 2.0 mm (flatter or steeper than BC) Peripheral Curves: ●
- Spherical Powers: -10.00 to +3.00 D
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#### Intended Use:
The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) SPHERICAL Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive error in aphakic and not aphakic persons with nondiseased eyes with myopia or hyperopia.
The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) TORIC Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive error in aphakic and not aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes with myopia or hyperopia and/or possesses refractive astigmatism not exceeding 10.00 diopters.
The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) MULTIFOCAL/BIFOCAL Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive error in aphakic and not aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes with myopia or hyperopia and/or possesses refractive astigmatism not exceeding 4 diopters and are presbyopic requiring add power of up to +4.00 diopters.
The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) IRREGULAR CORNEA Daily Wear Contact Lens may be prescribed in otherwise non-diseased eyes that require a rigid gas permeable lens for the management of irregular corneal conditions such as; keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration or following penetrating keratoplasty or refractive (e.g. LASIK) surgery.
The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) ORTHOKERATOLOGY contact lenses are indicated for daily wear in an orthokeratology fitting program for the temporary reduction of myopia of up to 5.00 diopters in non-diseased eyes. To maintain the orthokeratology effect of myopia reduction, lens wear must be continued on a prescribed wearing schedule.
Eyecare practitioners may prescribe the lenses for frequent/planned replacement wear, with cleaning, disinfection and scheduled replacement. When prescribed for frequent/planned replacement wear, the lens may be cleaned and disinfected using a chemical (not heat) lens care system.
#### Testing:
- Non-clinical Testing A series of in vitro and in vivo preclinical toxicology and biocompatibility tests were performed to assess the safety and effectiveness of the HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens. All non-clinical toxicology tests were conducted in accordance with the GLP regulation. All other testing was conducted according to valid scientific protocols. Test results of the non-clinical testing on the HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens demonstrate that:
- The finished lenses (uncoated and coated with Tangible " Hydra-PEG) are ● not toxic and not irritating,
- The physicochemical, mechanical, and optical properties of the Tangible™ . Hydra-PEG coated and uncoated lenses are substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
- Bioburden levels are below the acceptance criteria (<100 cfu/lens) initially ● (dry) and following 30 days of storage in Unique pH at ambient temperatures,
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- Physical parameters are stable following 30 days of storage in Menicon ● Unique pH at ambient temperatures, and
- The Tangible "10 HydraPEG coated Hexafocon A lenses are physically ● compatible with currently marketed care solutions.
Clinical Testing The clinical safety and effectiveness has been previously established for contact lenses manufactured from (hexafocon A) and contact lenses coated with Tangible™ Hydra-PEG.
#### Conclusions Drawn from Studies
#### Validity of Scientific Data
Laboratories under Good Laboratory Practice regulations conducted toxicology. microbiology, and shelf-life stability studies following scientific protocols. The data were determined to be scientifically valid under 21 CFR 860.7
#### Substantial Equivalence
Information presented in this Premarket Notification establishes that the HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens is as safe and effective as the predicate device when used in accordance with the labeled directions for use and for the proposed indication.
#### Risks and Benefits
The risks of the subject device are the same as those normally attributed to the wearing of rigid gas permeable (RGP) daily wear contact lenses. The benefits to the patient are the same as those for other RGP contact lenses.
#### Substantial Equivalence:
The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens is substantially equivalent to the Boston XO (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens (cleared under K071043) in terms of the following:
- contact lens material (hexafocon A)
- production method: lathe cut manufacturing process ●
- functionality
- indications for use (sphere, toric, multifocal, irregular cornea)
The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens is substantially equivalent to the OPTIMUM GP OK (Orthokeratology) Daily Wear Contact Lens (roflufocon D & E) (cleared under K160859) in terms of the following:
- indications for use (daily wear orthokeratology)
- orthokeratology lens design ●
The HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens is substantially equivalent to the Optimum
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GP with HPT (roflufocon C, D, and E) Daily Wear Contact Lens (cleared under K161100) in terms of the following:
- may incorporate the Tangible™ Hydra-PEG surface coating .
The following matrix illustrates the production method, lens function and material characteristics of the HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lens as well as the predicate devices.
#### Substantial Equivalence Matrix
| HEXA100 (hexafocon A)<br>New Device | Boston XO<br>(hexafocon A)<br>Predicate Device | Optimum GP with<br>HPT<br>(roflufocon C, D, E)<br>Predicate Device | OPTIMUM GP OK<br>(Orthokeratology)<br>(roflufocon D & E)<br>Predicate Device | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | Indicated for daily wear for the<br>correction of visual acuity in<br>aphakic and not aphakic persons<br>with non-diseased eyes with<br>myopia or hyperopia and/or<br>presbyopia. The lens may also be<br>prescribed for management of<br>irregular corneal conditions such as<br>keratoconus and post graft fitting.<br>Indicated for daily wear in an<br>orthokeratology fitting program for<br>the temporary reduction of myopia<br>of up to 5.00 diopters in non-<br>diseased eyes. To maintain the<br>orthokeratology effect of myopia<br>reduction, lens wear must be<br>continued on a prescribed wearing<br>schedule. | Indicated for daily<br>wear for the correction<br>of visual acuity in<br>aphakic and not<br>aphakic persons with<br>non-diseased eyes with<br>myopia or hyperopia<br>and/or presbyopia.<br>The lens may also be<br>prescribed for<br>management of<br>irregular corneal<br>conditions such as<br>keratoconus and post<br>graft fitting. | Indicated for daily wear for<br>the correction of visual<br>acuity in aphakic and not<br>aphakic persons with non-<br>diseased eyes with myopia<br>or hyperopia and/or<br>presbyopia. The lens may<br>also be prescribed for<br>management of irregular<br>corneal conditions such as<br>keratoconus and post graft<br>fitting. | Indicated for daily wear in<br>an orthokeratology fitting<br>program for the temporary<br>reduction of myopia of up<br>to 5.00 diopters in non-<br>diseased eyes. To maintain<br>the orthokeratology effect<br>of myopia reduction, lens<br>wear must be continued on<br>a prescribed wearing<br>schedule. |
| Functionality | The contact lenses act as a<br>refractive medium that<br>focus light rays from near<br>and distant objects on the<br>retina | The contact lenses<br>act as a refractive<br>medium that focus<br>light rays from<br>near and distant<br>objects on the<br>retina | The contact lenses act<br>as a refractive<br>medium that focus<br>light rays from near<br>and distant objects on<br>the retina | The contact lenses act<br>as a refractive<br>medium that focus<br>light rays from near<br>and distant objects on<br>the retina |
| Indications | Daily Wear | Daily Wear | Daily Wear | Daily Wear |
| Production<br>Method | Lathe-Cut, custom<br>manufactured | Lathe-Cut, custom<br>manufactured | Lathe-Cut, custom<br>manufactured | Lathe-Cut, custom<br>manufactured |
| USAN name | hexafocon A | hexafocon A | roflufocon C, D, E | roflufocon D, E |
| Water Content<br>(%) | <1% | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Specific Gravity | 1.266 | 1.265 | Roflufocon C: 1.178<br>Roflufocon D: 1.166<br>Roflufocon E: 1.155 | Roflufocon D: 1.166<br>Roflufocon E: 1.155 |
| Oxygen<br>Permeability<br>(cm /sec) (ml O /ml x mm<br>Hg @ 35°C) | Uncoated: 113 x 10-11<br>Hydra-PEG Coated: 118 x<br>10-11 | 108 x 10-11 | Roflufocon C: 65x10-11<br>Roflufocon D: 100x10-11<br>Roflufocon E: 125x10-11 | Roflufocon D: 100x10-11<br>Roflufocon E: 125x10-11 |
| Wettability<br>(sessile drop<br>contact angle) | Hydra-PEG Coated: 49.1°<br>Uncoated: 96.4° | 96.4° | Roflufocon C: 40.28°<br>Roflufocon D: 40.40°<br>Roflufocon E: 36.90°<br>(measured by captive<br>bubble) | Roflufocon D: 93.28°<br>Roflufocon E: 93.64°<br>(measured by captive<br>bubble) |
| UV<br>Absorber/Blocker<br>Available | Yes, Optional | Yes | Yes, Optional | Yes, Optional |
| Includes Hydra-<br>PEG<br>Surface Coating | Yes. Optional | No | Yes | No |
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
August 1, 2017
CONTAMAC Ltd. % Bret Andre Principal Consultant EyeReg Consulting, Inc. 6119 Canter Ln West Linn, OR 97068
Re: K171077
Trade/Device Name: HEXA100 (hexafocon A) Daily Wear Contact Lenses Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.5916 Regulation Name: Rigid Gas Permeable Contact Lens Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HQD; MUW Dated: June 28, 2017 Received: June 29, 2017
Dear Bret Andre:
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. Iisting 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.
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If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801), please contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ResourcesforYou/Industry/default.htm. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
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Sincerely yours,
for Malvina B. Eydelman, M.D. Director Division of Ophthalmic and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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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.