K182930 · Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc. · GEX · Jul 12, 2019 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K182930
Device Name
PerioLase Nd:YAG Pulsed Dental Laser System
Applicant
Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc.
Product Code
GEX · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Jul 12, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The PerioLase Nd:YAG Pulsed Dental Laser System is intended for use in laser surgery procedures for ablation, incision, excision, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissues in specialties such as general and cosmetic dentistry, oral, maxillofacial, and cosmetic surgery, otolaryngology / ENT surgery, arthroscopy, dermatology and plastic surgery, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, podiatry, pulmonary surgery, and urology.
Device Story
PerioLase Nd:YAG Pulsed Dental Laser System is a flashlamp-pumped, solid-state laser; emits 1064 nm wavelength pulses. Input: operator-selected energy, pulse width, and repetition rate via touch screen. Transformation: microprocessor-controlled switching circuit regulates flashlamp current; internal energy monitor verifies output against settings. Output: laser energy delivered via fiber-optic cable to soft tissue. Used in clinical settings by dental/medical professionals. Safety features include fiber-presence sensor, independent watchdog microprocessor, and interlocks. Benefits: precise soft tissue ablation, coagulation, and periodontal regeneration; facilitates calculus removal and dentin surface modification. Output informs clinical decision-making by enabling specific surgical procedures (e.g., LANAP, gingivectomy) and improving clinical indices like probe depth and attachment level.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical and laboratory reports provided in submission (Appendix B) demonstrate efficacy for subgingival calculus removal and dentin surface modification. Previous performance data (K151763) supports core surgical indications. Bench testing confirmed electrical safety and output characteristics per 21 CFR 1010/1040 and IEC 60825-1.
Technological Characteristics
Flashlamp-pumped Nd:YAG solid-state laser; 1064 nm wavelength; 20-300 mJ pulse energy; 100-650 µsec pulse width; 10-100 Hz repetition rate; 6W max average power. Fiber-optic delivery (300, 360, 400 µm). Air-cooled with internal water loop. Touch screen interface. Class IV laser. Complies with IEC 60825-1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for soft tissue surgical procedures (ablation, incision, excision, vaporization, coagulation) across multiple specialties including dentistry, oral/maxillofacial surgery, ENT, dermatology, plastic surgery, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, podiatry, pulmonary, and urology. Specific dental/oropharyngeal indications include LANAP protocol, periodontal regeneration, sulcular debridement, pulpotomy, and calculus removal. Podiatry indication includes temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
(1) A carbon dioxide laser for use in general surgery and in dermatology is a laser device intended to cut, destroy, or remove tissue by light energy emitted by carbon dioxide.(2) An argon laser for use in dermatology is a laser device intended to destroy or coagulate tissue by light energy emitted by argon.
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Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc. Robert H. Gregg President and Chairman of the Board 10945 South Street, Suite 104-A Cerritos. California 90703
July 12, 2019
# Re: K182930
Trade/Device Name: PerioLase Nd: Y AG Pulsed Dental Laser System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4810 Regulation Name: Laser Surgical Instrument for use in General and Plastic Surgery and in Dermatology Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEX Dated: June 6, 2019 Received: June 7, 2019
Dear Robert H. Gregg:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. 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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Sincerely,
Neil R.P. Ogden, M.S. Acting Assistant Director, Light Based Devices Team DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K182930
Device Name PerioLase Nd:YAG Pulsed Dental Laser System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The PerioLase Nd: YAG Pulsed Dental Laser System is intended for use in laser surgery procedures for ablation, incision, excision, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissues in specialties such as general and cosmetic dentistry, oral, maxillofacial, and cosmetic surgery, otolaryngology / ENT surgery, arthroscopy, dermatology and plastic surgery, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, podiaty, pulmonary surgery, and urology,
Orophayrngeal / Dental Surgery
- · Abscess incision and drainage
- · Aphthous ulcers treatment
- · Biopsies, incisional and excisional
- · Excision and ablation of benign lesions and conditions
- · Excision and vaporization of herpes simplex I and II
- · Exposure of unerupted / partially erupted teeth
- Facilitation of subgingival calculus removal
- Fibroma removal
- · Frenectomy
- · Frenotomy
- · Gingival incision and excision
- · Gingival troughing for crown impressions
- · Gingivectomy
- · Gingivoplasty
- · Hemostasis
- · Hemostatic assistance
- Implant recovery
- · Incision of infection when used with antibiotic therapy
- · Laser-assisted new attachment procedure (cementum-mediated periodontal ligament no the root surface in the absence of long junctional epithelium)
- · Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP)
- · Lesion (tumor) removal
- · Leukoplakia
· Modification of the dentin surface, including increasing the mineral and decreasing the organic composition of the dentin surface, reducing bacteria on the dentin surface, improving the shear bond strength of composite resin, reducing the adhesive failure of composite resin, and removing demineralized dentin surfaces
- Operculectomy
- · Oral papillectomy
· Periodontal regeneration - true regeneration of the attachment apparatus (new cementum, new periodontal ligament, and new alveolar bone) on a previously diseased root surface when used specifically in the LANAP® Protocol
- · Pulpotomy
- · Pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy
- · Reduction of denture hyperplasia
- · Reduction of gingival hypertrophy
- Removal of filling material such as gutta percha or resin as an adjunct treatment during root canal retreatment
- · Removal of post-surgical granulations
- · Selective ablation of enamel (first degree) caries removal
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· Soft tissue crown lengthening
· Sulcular debridement or soft tissue curettage (removal of diseased or inflamed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket) to improve clinical indices including gingival index, gingival bleeding index, probe depth, attachment level or loss, and tooth mobility
- · Tissue retraction for impression
- · Vestibuloplasty
#### General Surgery
Open, laparoscopic, and endoscopic general surgery (ablation, vaporization, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue). All soft tissue is included, striated and smooth tissue, meniscus, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, organs and glands
- · Appendectomy
- · Cholecystecomy
- Debridement of decubitus ulcers
- · Hemorrhoidectomy
- · Hepatectomy
- · Herniorrhaphy
- Lymphadenectomy
- · Mastectomy
- · Pancreatectomy
- · Parathyroidectomy
- · Partial nephrectomy
- · Pelvic adhesiolysis
- · Pilonidal cystectomy
- · Removal of fibromas
- · Removal of lesions
- · Removal of polyps
- Removal of tumors
- · Resection of lipoma
- · Splenectomy
- · Thyroidectomy
- · Tonsillectomy
- · Tumor biopsy
Endonasal Surgery
Endonasal surgery (ablation, vaporization, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue) including:
- · Adenoidectomy
- · Lesions or tumors of the oral, nasal, glossal, pharyngeal and laryngeal tissues
- Tonsillectomy
Dermatology and Plastic Surgery
Dematology and plastic surgery (ablation, vaporization, excision, and coagulation of soft tissue) including:
- Debridement of decubitus ulcer
- · Hemangiomas
- · Lesions of skin and subcutaneous tissue
- · Periungual and subungual warts
· Photocoagulation and hemostasis of pigmented and vascular lesions, such as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomae, warts, telangiectasiae, rosacea, venous lake, leg veins, and spider veins
- · Plantar warts
- · Port wine lesions
- · Removal of tattoos
- Spider veins
- · Telangiectasia
- Treatment of keloids
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- · Treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris
- Treatment of wrinkles
- Venous lakes
Podiatry (ablation, vaporization, excision, and coagulation of soft tissue) including:
- Matrixectomy
- · Periungual and subungual warts
- Plantar warts
- · Radical nail excision
- · Neuromas
The PerioLase® MVP-7™ is indicated for use for the temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g., dermatophytes Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes, and/or yeasts Candida albicans, etc.).
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
Submitter: Millennium Dental Technologies, Inc. 10945 South Street Suite 306 Cerritos. California 90703 Telephone: (562) 860-2908 Fax: (562) 860-2429 Contact Person: Robert H. Gregg II, DDS, President Mobile: (562) 577-2454 Date Prepared: July 12, 2019
- 1. Device Name:
| Trade Name: | PerioLase Nd:YAG Pulsed Dental Laser System |
|----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Nd:YAG Pulsed Dental Laser |
| Classification Name: | Laser surgical instrument for use in general and plastic<br>surgery and in dermatology |
| Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Classification Panel: | General and Plastic Surgery |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | GEX |
# 2. Legally Marketed Predicate Devices:
PerioLase, Millennium Dental Technologies, K151763 PinPointe FootLaser, PinPointe USA, K093547 Lightwalker Nd:YAG, Fotona, K121508 SunLase 800 P (PocketPro), Lares Research, K011960 Dentica, Xintec, K971065
## 3. Device Description:
PerioLase Nd:YAG Pulsed Dental Laser System (same as K010771, K014272, K030290, and K151763)
The laser head consists of a flashlamp-pulsed Nd:YAG rod in an optical resonant cavity. The energy and the width of each laser pulse are determined by the size and shape of the current pulse through the flashlamp. The current pulse through the flashlamp is controlled by the flashlamp switching circuit. This circuit is based on a solid-state switch that sets the current level and pulse width according to the
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microprocessor controller. The rate at which the laser pulses are produced, the repetition rate or the pulses/second, is also determined by the microprocessorcontrolled switching circuit. The output energy of each laser pulse is measured by the internal energy monitor. This value is compared to the energy setting by the microcontroller and adiustments are made if necessary.
The laser beam emitted from the laser head is coupled into a fiber-optic cable at the fiber port. The presence of the fiber-optic cable is detected by a sensor such that the laser will not fire if the fiber-optic cable is not in place. The laser aperture is at the distal tip of the fiber. The laser head is cooled by circulating water whose excess heat is removed by an air-water heat exchanger.
The operator controls the laser through the touch screen display. The microcontroller handles all of the logic required to set the energy levels, pulse widths, and repetition rates for the laser output, monitors the output pulses to assure proper output energy, monitors all of the interlocks and sensors, and checks for proper operation of the switches, power supplies, and cooling system. Proper operation of the microcontroller is checked by an independent watchdog microprocessor. The system is designed such that no single fault can result in a system failure.
All of the requirements of the laser safety standards of the CDRH as well as of the IEC 60825-1 standard are incorporated, including the remote interlock connector, the laser stop button, the key control, and the safety and manufacturer's labels.
| Wavelength | 1.064 microns (1064 nm) |
|----------------------|-------------------------|
| Pulse Energy | 20 to 300 mJ |
| Pulse Width | 100 µsec to 650 µsec |
| Repetition Rate | 10 to 100 Hz |
| Average Power | 6 Watts maximum |
| Laser Classification | Class IV |
#### 4. Intended Uses:
The PerioLase Nd:YAG Pulsed Dental Laser System is intended for use in laser surgery procedures for ablation, incision, excision, vaporization, and coagulation of soft tissues in specialties such as general and cosmetic dentistry, oral, maxillofacial, and cosmetic surgery, otolaryngology / ENT surgery, arthroscopy, dermatology and plastic surgery, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, podiatry, pulmonary surgery, and urology. It is indicated for the following indications for use:
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Oropharyngeal / Dental Surgery
- Abscess incision and drainage .
- . Aphthous ulcers treatment
- Biopsies, incisional and excisional ●
- Excision and ablation of benign lesions and conditions .
- Excision and vaporization of herpes simplex I and II ●
- Exposure of unerupted / partially erupted teeth
- . Facilitation of subgingival calculus removal
- Fibroma removal
- Frenectomy
- Frenotomy ●
- Gingival incision and excision ●
- Gingival troughing for crown impressions ●
- Gingivectomy
- Gingivoplasty
- Hemostasis ●
- Hemostatic assistance
- Implant recovery ●
- Incision of infection when used with antibiotic therapy ●
- Laser-assisted new attachment procedure (cementum-mediated periodontal . ligament new-attachment to the root surface in the absence of long junctional epithelium)
- Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP) .
- Lesion (tumor) removal
- Leukoplakia .
- Modification of the dentin surface, including increasing the mineral and ● decreasing the organic composition of the dentin surface, reducing bacteria on the dentin surface, improving the shear bond strength of composite resin, reducing the adhesive failure of composite resin, and removing demineralized dentin surfaces
- Operculectomy
- . Oral Papillectomy
- Periodontal regeneration true regeneration of the attachment apparatus . (new cementum, new periodontal ligament, and new alveolar bone) on a previously diseased root surface when used specifically in the LANAP® Protocol
- Pulpotomy
- Pulpotomy as an adjunct to root canal therapy .
- Reduction of denture hyperplasia
- Reduction of gingival hypertrophy ●
- Removal of filling material such as qutta-percha or resin as adiunct treatment ● during root canal retreatment
- Removal of post-surgical granulations
- Selective ablation of enamel (first degree) caries removal ●
- Soft tissue crown lengthening ●
- Sulcular debridement or soft tissue curettage (removal of diseased or . inflamed soft tissue in the periodontal pocket) to improve clinical indices including gingival index, gingival bleeding index, probe depth, attachment level or loss, and tooth mobility
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- Tissue retraction for impression ●
- Vestibuloplasty .
## General Surgery
Open, laparoscopic, and endoscopic general surgery (ablation, vaporization, incision, excision, and coagulation of soft tissue). All soft tissue is included, striated and smooth tissue, muscle, cartilage, meniscus, mucous membrane, lymph vessels and nodes, organs and glands.
- . Appendectomy
- Cholecystectomy .
- Debridement of decubitus ulcers ●
- Hemorrhoidectomy ●
- Hepatectomy
- Herniorrhaphy ●
- Lymphadenectomy ●
- Mastectomy ●
- Pancreatectomy ●
- Parathyroidectomy
- Partial nephrectomy ●
- Pelvic adhesiolysis
- Pilonidal cystectomy ●
- . Removal of fibromas
- Removal of Iesions .
- Removal of polyps ●
- Removal of tumors ●
- Resection of lipoma ●
- Splenectomy
- Thyroidectomy ●
- Tonsillectomy ●
- Tumor biopsy .
## Endonasal Surgerv
Endonasal surgery (ablation, vaporization, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue) including:
- Adenoidectomy
- Lesions or tumors of the oral, nasal, glossal, pharyngeal and laryngeal ● tissues
- . Tonsillectomy
Dermatology and Plastic Surgery
Dermatology and plastic surgery (ablation, vaporization, incision, and coagulation of soft tissue) including:
- Debridement of decubitus ulcer ●
- Hemangiomas ●
- Lesions of skin and subcutaneous tissue .
- Periungual and subungual warts
- Photocoagulation and hemostasis of pigmented and vascular lesions, such ● as, but not limited to, port wine stains, hemangiomae, warts, telangiectasiae, rosacea, venous lake, leg veins, and spider veins
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- Plantar warts ●
- Port wine lesions ●
- Removal of tattoos ●
- Spider veins
- Telangiectasia .
- . Treatment of keloids
- Treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris .
- Treatment of wrinkles ●
- Venous lakes .
Podiatry (ablation, vaporization, incision, excision, and coagulation of soft tissue) including:
- . Matrixectomy
- Periungual and subungual warts ●
- Plantar warts ●
- Radical nail excision .
- . Neuromas
The PerioLase® MVP-7™ is indicated for use for the temporary increase of clear nail in patients with onychomycosis (e.g., dermatophytes Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes, and/or yeasts Candida albicans, etc.).
# 5. Summary of a Comparison of Technological Characteristics:
The comparison table below establishes the basis for the determination of substantial equivalence of the PerioLase Nd:YAG Pulsed Dental Laser System to its named predicate devices.
This submission consolidates soft tissue surgical indications for use of substantially equivalent devices.
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| Characteristic | Millennium<br>PerioLase | Millennium<br>PerioLase<br>K151763<br>3/15/16 | PinPointe USA<br>PinPointe FootLaser<br>K093547<br>10/15/10 | Fotona<br>LightWalker Nd:YAG<br>K121508<br>12/12/12 | Lares Research<br>SunLase 800 P<br>(PocketPro)<br>K011960<br>12/21/01 | Xintec<br>Dentica<br>K971065<br>6/17/97 |
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| Product Code | General & Plastic Surgery<br>and Dermatology | General & Plastic Surgery<br>and Dermatology | General & Plastic Surgery<br>and Dermatology | General & Plastic Surgery<br>and Dermatology | General & Plastic Surgery<br>and Dermatology | General & Plastic Surgery<br>and Dermatology |
| Regulation | GEX, 21 CFR 878.4810 | GEX, 21 CFR 878.4810 | GEX, 21 CFR 878.4810 | GEX, 21 CFR 878.4810 | GEX, 21 CFR 878.4810 | GEX, 21 CFR 878.4810 |
| Regulation Medical<br>Specialty | General & Plastic Surgery | General & Plastic Surgery | General & Plastic Surgery | General & Plastic Surgery | General & Plastic Surgery | General & Plastic Surgery |
| 510(k) Review Panel | General & Plastic Surgery | General & Plastic Surgery | General & Plastic Surgery | General & Plastic Surgery | General & Plastic Surgery | General & Plastic Surgery |
| Device Class | II | II | II | II | II | II |
| Laser Class | IV (4) | IV (4) | IV (4) | IV (4) | IV (4) | IV (4) |
| Intended Use | Intended for use in laser<br>surgery procedures for<br>ablating, incising, excising,<br>vaporizing, and<br>coagulating soft tissues in<br>specialties such as general<br>and cosmetic dentistry,<br>including tooth whitening,<br>modification of dentin<br>surface, temporary relief<br>of pain, oral,<br>maxillofacial, and<br>cosmetic surgery,<br>otolaryngology / ENT<br>surgery, arthroscopy,<br>dermatology and plastic<br>surgery, gastroenterology,<br>general surgery,<br>gynecology, neurosurgery,<br>ophthalmology, podiatry,<br>pulmonary surgery, and<br>urology | Intended for ablating,<br>incising, excising,<br>vaporization and<br>coagulation of soft tissues<br>using a contact fiber-optic<br>delivery system. The<br>device will be used in the<br>following areas: general<br>and cosmetic dentistry,<br>otolaryngology,<br>arthroscopy,<br>gastroenterology, general<br>surgery, dermatology &<br>plastic surgery,<br>neurosurgery, gynecology,<br>urology, ophthalmology,<br>& pulmonary general<br>surgery | Intended for use in<br>general and cosmetic<br>dentistry,<br>otolaryngology/ENT<br>surgery, dermatology and<br>plastic surgery, oral<br>maxillofacial and cosmetic<br>surgery, and podiatry | Intended for use in<br>dentistry, dermatology,<br>general surgery, and<br>podiatry | Indicated for ablating,<br>incising, excising,<br>vaporization, and<br>coagulation of soft<br>tissues. The device will be<br>used in general and<br>cosmetic dentistry,<br>otolaryngology,<br>dermatology, and plastic<br>surgery. | Indicated for<br>incision/excision, ablation<br>and coagulation<br>(homeostasis) of soft<br>tissue and cartilage.<br>Specific surgical<br>specialties include<br>dentistry, oral surgery, ear,<br>nose & throat (ENT), head<br>and neck surgery, thoracic<br>surgery, neurology<br>(homeostasis only),<br>dermatology, plastic<br>surgery, general surgery |
| Wavelength | 1064 nm | 1064 nm | 1064 nm | 1064 nm | 1064 nm | 1064 nm |
| Aiming Beam | 630-680 nm (≤ 5.0 mW) | 660 nm (1 mW) | 630-680 nm (< 2.5 mW) | 650 nm (≤ 1 mW) | 633 nm (1 mW) | 632.8 nm (5 mW) |
| Power Watts | 6W | 6W | 6W, 30W, 100W | 8 W | 8 W | 15 W |
| Pulse Duration<br>(µsec) | 100, 150, 250, 350, 450,<br>550, 650 | 100, 150, 250, 350, 450,<br>550, 650 | 100-700 (6W), 350-3000<br>(30W), 350-3000 (100W) | 100, 180, 650 | 110, 280 | 100, 160, 300, 500, 700 |
| Energy per pulse<br>(mJ) | 20-300…
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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.