The Canon OCT-A1 is an optical coherence tomography system indicated for the in-vivo imaging and measurement of the retinal nerve fiber layer, and optic disc as a tool and an aid in the diagnosis and management of retinal diseases by a clinician.
Device Story
Canon OCT-A1 is a computer-controlled, non-invasive ophthalmic imaging system; uses Fourier Domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) and confocal laser scanning (SLO) to capture cross-sectional retinal images; scans eye using low-coherence interferometer to measure tissue reflectivity; quantifies ocular structures including ILM, RNFL, NFL+GCL+IPL, RPE, Bruch's membrane, and full retinal thickness; operated by clinicians in clinical settings; provides high-resolution images and quantitative measurements; aids in diagnosis and management of retinal diseases; benefits patients through non-invasive structural assessment of ocular tissue.
Clinical Evidence
Prospective, randomized, single-center US study (n=125) comparing Canon OCT-A1 to Optovue RTVue Avanti across normal, glaucoma, and retinal disease populations. Primary endpoints: agreement and precision (repeatability/reproducibility) for full retinal thickness, RNFL, GCC, and ONH parameters. Results showed consistent mean differences (e.g., ~25µm in FRT due to RPE inclusion) and acceptable precision, with Canon OCT-A1 showing lower variability in several GCC and ONH parameters.
Indicated for in-vivo imaging and measurement of retina, retinal nerve fiber layer, and optic disc as an aid in diagnosis and management of retinal diseases in adults (18+ years).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ophthalmoscope is an AC-powered or battery-powered device containing illumination and viewing optics intended to examine the media (cornea, aqueous, lens, and vitreous) and the retina of the eye.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is an AC-powered opthalmoscope, a battery-powered opthalmoscope, or a hand-held ophthalmoscope replacement battery, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 886.9.
Predicate Devices
Optovue RTVue XR OCT Avanti with Normative Database (K153080)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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July 24, 2019
Canon Inc. % Ryan Bouchard VP, Medical Devices Ora. Inc. 300 Brickstone Square Andover, MA 01810
# Re: K182942
Trade/Device Name: Canon OCT-A1 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.1570 Regulation Name: Ophthalmoscope Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OBO, HLI Dated: June 17, 2019 Received: June 18, 2019
# Dear Ryan Bouchard:
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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for Bradley Cunningham Assistant Director DHT1A: Division of Ophthalmic Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K182942
Device Name Canon OCT-A1
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Canon OCT-A1 is an optical coherence tomography system indicated for the in-vivo imaging and measurement of the retinal nerve fiber layer, and optic disc as a tool and an aid in the diagnosis and management of retinal diseases by a clinician.
| 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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## 510(k) Summary
This summary of the 510(k) premarket notification for the Canon OCT-A1 K182942 is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR 807.92.
### Owner Company name, address a.
Canon Inc. 9-1, Imaikami-cho Nakahara-ku. Kawasaki Kanagawa 211-8501 Japan
Contact person: Tatsuya Yamazaki
#### b. Contact/Application Correspondent
Ryan Bouchard Ora, Inc. 300 Brickstone Square Andover, MA 01810 Telephone: (978) 332-9574 Facsimile: (978) 689-0020 E-mail: rbouchard@oraclinical.com
### Date Prepared C.
July 24, 2019
#### d. Name of Device
| Trade Name: | Canon OCT-A1 *- |
|----------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Common Names: | Optical Coherence Tomography |
| Classification Name: | Tomography, optical coherence |
| Classification Regulation: | 21 CFR 886.1570 |
| Product Code: | OBO |
| 510(k) Number: | K182942 |
#### Predicate Device e.
Optovue RTVue XR OCT Avanti with Normative Database (K153080)
### f. Device Description
The Canon OCT-A1 *- is an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) system intended for use as a non-invasive imaging device for viewing and measuring ocular tissue structures with micrometer range resolution. The OCT-A1 is a computer controlled ophthalmic imaging system. The device scans the patient's eye using a low coherence interferometer to measure the reflectivity of retinal tissue. The cross sectional retinal tissue structure is composed of a sequence of A-scans. It has a traditional patient and instrument interface like most ophthalmic devices.
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*: "Al" stands for the "Automatic-1" which means the first Canon OCT with the automatic alignment and adjustment feature.
The OCT-A1 uses Fourier Domain OCT, a method that involves spectral analysis of the returned light rather than mechanic moving parts in the depth scan. Fourier Domain OCT allows scan speeds about 65 times faster than the mechanical limited Time Domain scan speeds.
The OCT-A1 quantifies numerous ocular structures. The various retinal layers or structures, which are imaged or measured, include the following:
1) The internal limiting membrane (ILM) 2) The retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) 3) The NFL+GCL+IPL thickness 4) The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) 5) Bruch's membrane (BM) 6) The full retina thickness
### Indications for Use g.
The Canon OCT-A1 is an optical coherence tomography system indicated for the invivo imaging and measurement of the retina, retinal nerve fiber layer, and optic disc as a tool and an aid in the diagnosis and management of retinal diseases by a clinician.
#### h. Statement of Substantial Equivalence
Canon, Inc. believes that the Canon OCT-A1 described in this notification and for use under the conditions of the proposed labeling is substantially equivalent to a legally marketed predicate device that is a Class II medical device which is the Optovue RTVue XR OCT cleared in K153080.
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| Feature | Canon OCT-A1 | RTVue XR OCT (K153080) |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Canon Inc. | Optovue, Inc. |
| Classification | 886.1570 | 886.1570 |
| Product Code | OBO | HLI, OBO |
| Indications for use | The Canon OCT-A1 is an optical<br>coherence tomography system indicated<br>for the in-vivo imaging and measurement<br>of the retina, retinal nerve fiber layer, and<br>optic disc as a tool and an aid in the<br>diagnosis and management of retinal<br>diseases by a clinician. | The RTVue XR OCT Avanti with<br>Normative Database is an optical<br>coherence tomography system indicated<br>for the in vivo imaging and measurement<br>of the retina, retinal nerve fiber layer, and<br>optic disc as a tool and aid in the<br>diagnosis and management of retinal<br>diseases by a clinician.<br><br>The RTVue XR OCT Avanti with<br>Normative Database is also a quantitative<br>tool for the comparison of retina, retinal<br>nerve fiber layer, and optic disc<br>measurements in the human eye to a<br>database of known normal subjects. It is<br>intended for use as a diagnostic device to<br>aid in the detection and management of<br>ocular diseases.<br><br>The RTVue XR OCT Avanti with<br>AngioVue™ software is indicated as an<br>aid in the visualization of vascular<br>structures of the retina and choroid. |
| Technological Characteristics: OCT | | |
| Imaging | Spectral Domain OCT | Spectral Domain OCT |
| Scan Rate | 70,000 A-Scan/s | 70,000 A-Scan/s |
| Light Source | | |
| -Wave Length | 860 nm (SLD) | 840 nm (SLD) |
| -Power Output | 7.5 mW | Unknown |
| -Continuous/Pulsed | Pulsed | Unknown |
| -Pulse Durations | 100μs | Unknown |
| Field of View | Scan width: 3 mm to 10 mm<br>Scan depth: 2 mm | Scan width: 2 mm to 12 mm<br>Scan depth: 2 to 3 mm |
| Optical Resolution | 20µm (in the X and Y directions), 3.4 µm<br>(in the Z direction) | 15µm (in the X and Y directions), 5 µm<br>(in the Z direction) |
| Exposure Power at<br>Pupil | 893 μW | ≤750 μW |
| Feature | Canon OCT-A1 | RTVue XR OCT (K153080) |
| Technological Characteristics: SLO | | |
| Imaging | Near IR observation (Confocal laser scanning) | Near IR observation |
| Light Source | | |
| -Wavelength | 780 nm (LD) | 735 nm (LED) |
| -Power Output | 30mW | Unknown |
| -Continuous/Pulsed | Pulsed | Unknown |
| -Pulse Durations | 41ns | Unknown |
| Field of View | 45° x 34° | 32° x 22° |
| Optical Resolution | 25µm (in the X and Y directions) | 25µm (in the X and Y directions) |
| Technological Characteristics: Light for Anterior Segment Adjustment | | |
| Wavelength | 970 nm | Unknown |
| Power output | 5.5mW | Unknown |
| Continuous/Pulsed | Continuous | Unknown |
| Pulse Durations | - | Unknown |
| Technological Characteristics: Internal Fixation Lamp | | |
| Wavelength | 590 nm | Unknown |
| Power output | 2.8mW | Unknown |
| Continuous/Pulsed | Pulsed | Unknown |
| Pulse Durations | 260.ns | Unknown |
| Technological Characteristics: External Fixation Lamp | | |
| Wavelength | 460 nm | Unknown |
| Power output | 2.32 ed | Unknown |
| Continuous/Pulsed | Continuous | Unknown |
| Pulse Durations | - | Unknown |
| Technological Characteristics: Others | | |
| Minimum Pupil Diameter Required | φ 3.0 mm | φ 2.5 mm |
| Focus Range | - 18 D to +15 D | - 15 D to +12 D |
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| Feature | Canon OCT-A1 | RTVue XR OCT (K153080) |
|---------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Measurement and Analysis | | |
| Imaging of the<br>Fundus | SLO | SLO |
| Retinal Thickness Measurement | | |
| -Total | ILM to RPE | VRI to RPE |
| -Inner | No | VRI to IPL |
| -Outer | No | RPE to IPL |
| GCC Thickness<br>(NFL+GCL+IPL<br>Thickness) | Yes | Yes |
| - S - I difference | No | Yes |
| - Focal loss volume | No | Yes |
| - Global loss<br>volume | No | Yes |
| RNFL Thickness<br>Measurement | Along the circumference of a circle of<br>3.45 mm diameter which is targeted<br>around the ONH | Along the circumference of a circle of<br>3.45 mm diameter which is targeted<br>around the ONH |
| Optic Disc Analysis | | |
| -Disc area | Yes | Yes |
| -Rim area | Yes | Yes |
| -Cup area | No | Yes |
| -Cup volume | Yes | Yes |
| -Rim volume | Yes | Yes |
| -Nerve head<br>volume | No | Yes |
| -C/D area | Yes | Yes |
| -C/D vertical | Yes | Yes |
| -C/D horizontal | Yes | Yes |
| -R/D minimum | Yes | No |
Both the Canon OCT-A1 and the Optovue XR OCT are OCT devices. The principle of operation is identical in that both devices employ a non-invasive, non-contact lowcoherence interferometry technique [specifically, spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT)] to generate high-resolution cross-sectional images of internal ocular tissue microstructures by measuring optical reflections from tissue. Both provide cross sectional images of the posterior structures of the eye (i.e., retina, including the ganglion and retinal nerve fiber layers.
There are minor differences in technological characteristics between the Canon OCT-A1 and the predicate device for the OCT including wavelength, size of field of view, optical
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resolution, and exposure power at pupil. There are also minor differences in technological characteristics between the Canon OCT-A1 and the predicate device for the SLO including wavelength and field of view. There are also differences related to minimum pupil diameter required for measurement and focus range. Regarding measurement and analysis, the retinal thickness measurement methodology differs between the Canon OCT-A1 and the predicate device. There are also differences in the optic disc analysis.
Performance testing including both bench testing and clinical testing demonstrated substantial equivalence. Therefore, based on the same intended use and similar technological characteristics with substantial equivalence to the predicate device confirmed with performance testing, the Canon OCT-A1 is technologically and functionally equivalent to the predicate device, RTVue XR OCT (K153080). The differences between the proposed device, OCT-A1, and the predicate device are insignificant and do not raise new issues of safety or effectiveness of the device. The Canon OCT-A1 is as safe and effective as its predicate devices, and thus, may be considered substantially equivalent.
#### i. Performance Testing
Canon, Inc. performed bench tests to ensure safety and effectiveness and to demonstrate substantial equivalence of the OCT-A1 to the predicate device. A list of testing conducted included:
- · Scan Speed
- · Transverse and Depth Resolution
- Field of View/Angle of View
- · Scan Depth
- · Testing to the Standards
Electrical Safety: AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1 Electromagnetic Compatibility: IEC 60601-1-2 Safety of Laser Products: IEC 60825-1 Biocompatibility: ISO 10993-1, ISO 10993-5, ISO 10993-10 Ophthalmic Instruments: ISO 15004-1, ISO 15004-2 Optical Radiation Hazard Analysis: ANSI Z80.36-2016.
Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software for this device was considered as a "Moderate" level of concern-. The software verification and validation was conducted in two stages, one which included bench testing based on proper recognition of layer and quantitative measurement of thickness or area. The second stage of the software validation was performed by involving human eyes in a clinical evaluation.
Clinical Testing: A clinical study was conducted to demonstrate substantial equivalence of the Canon OCT-A1 (OCT-HS-100) in comparison with Optovue RTVue Avanti. The repeatability and reproducibility were evaluated for the measurements of: Full retinal
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thickness: Retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness: Ganglion cell complex (GCC) thickness; and Optic nerve head (ONH) The main objective of the clinical study was to assess agreement and precision of the Canon OCT-A1 (OCT-HS-100) in comparison with the Optovue RTVue Avanti. The study was a prospective comparative, randomized, single center study conducted in the US to gather agreement and precision data in at least 99 evaluable eyes, approximately 33 eligible subjects in each of the study subject groups: normal subjects; subjects with glaucoma; and subjects with retinal disease.
The primary inclusion criteria for all groups included: Male or female subjects from 18 vears of age or older who have full legal capacity to volunteer on the date the informed consent is signed; Subjects who can follow the instructions by the clinical staff at the clinical site, and can attend examinations on the scheduled examination date; Subjects who agree to participate in the study
In addition each of the groups had inclusion criteria associated with the specific group.
Normal Group:
- . Subjects with normal eye examinations (without pathology) in one or both eyes on the date of the study visit as observed with a +90 Diopter Fundus Lens;
- Subjects with current best-spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) of 20/40 or . better in the normal eye(s)
Glaucoma Group:
- . Subjects who have been diagnosed with glaucoma in the glaucoma study eye(s)
- with a current BSCVA of 20/40 or better in the glaucoma study eve(s) ●
- . History of visual field defects within the previous two (2) months from the study visit or measured on the day of the study visit that is consistent with glaucomatous optic nerve damage
Retinal Disease Group:
- Subjects with a current BSCVA of 20/400 or better in the retinal disease study eve(s) . at the study visit
- Subjects diagnosed with retinal pathology including but not limited to: Non . Exudative Macular Degeneration (dry AMD), Diabetic Macular Edema, Macular Hole, Epiretinal Membrane, Cystoid Macular Edema, or other retinal disease in the study eye(s) as confirmed within the past six (6) months, who exhibit structural lesions in the study eye
- Subjects diagnosed with retinal pathology including but not limited to: Neovascular . Macular Degeneration (wet AMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion or other retinal disease in the study eye(s) as confirmed within the past six (6) months, who exhibit vascular and/or ischemic lesions in the study eye.
The exclusion criteria was similar for all groups and included:
- Subjects unable to tolerate ophthalmic imaging;
- Subjects with ocular media not sufficiently clear to obtain acceptable OCT images; .
- . Subjects with a history of leukemia, dementia or multiple sclerosis.
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- . Subject has a condition or be in a situation which the investigator feels may put the subject at significant risk, may confound the study results, or may interfere significantly with the subject's participation in the study
Group specific exclusion criteria included:
- . Normal Group: Subjects with any current ocular pathology other than cataract in the normal eye(s), as determined by self-report and/or investigator assessment at the studv visit:
- . Retinal Disease Group: Subjects with glaucoma in the retinal disease study eye(s), as determined by self-report and/or investigator assessment at the study visit
Three Canon OCT-A1 devices and 3 Optovue RTVue Avanti devices were used. Each Canon OCT-A1 device was paired with 1 of the Optovue RTVue Avanti devices. One device operator was assigned to each device pair to create 3 distinct operator/device configurations. Device operators and investigators were masked to the automated results of segmentation.
This study included 125 subjects with 37 in the normal group, 37 in the glaucoma group, and 38 in the retinal disease group. The study included two main analyses: 1) analysis of agreement and 2) analysis of precision.
In the effectiveness population, the mean (SD) age was 39.1 (15.28) years for the normal eve subjects. 71.6 (8.78) years for the glaucoma eve subjects. 62.1 (15.11) years for the retinal disease eye subjects, 53.5 (17.38) years for the FFA normal eye subjects, and 59.3 (14.73) years FFA retinal disease eve subjects. The overall mean age of all subjects was 57.5 (18.67) years. Sixty-one females and 64 males participated (48.8% and 51.2%, respectively), and the majority of subjects were white 92 (73.6%) and not Hispanic or Latino 101 (80.8%).
# Analysis of Agreement Summary
# Full Retinal Thickness (FRT)
The normal population showed Canon Macula 3D scans tended to have higher FRTs by about 10 to 30 um depending on the parameter with mean differences ranging from 12.56 to 29.95 um.
The glaucoma population showed Canon Macula 3D scans tended to have higher FRTs by about 15 to 30 um depending on the parameter with mean differences ranging from 15.42 to 29.39 um.
The retinal disease population showed Canon Macula 3D scans tended to have higher FRTs by about 15 to 25 um depending on the parameter with mean differences ranging from 12.52 to 24.46 um.
See Table 1 for the mean differences and 95% Limits of Agreement (LOA). Some of the 95% LOAs were fairly wide, as seen in Table 1.
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The differences shown between the Canon and the Optovue devices are largely because the two devices use different bands in the RPE as the outer of the retina. Optovue uses the 2nd hyper reflective band (upper border of RPE) as an outer border of the retina and the Canon uses the 3th hyper reflective band (lower border of RPE) as an outer border of the retina. In addition, the diameter of the outer section of the grid for the Canon OCT-A1 is 6mm whereas the Optovue uses a 5mm diameter.
FRT is summarized in Table 1.
| Subject Population<br>Comparable<br>Parameter | Canon OCT-A1<br>Mean (SD) | Optovue<br>Avanti<br>RTVue<br>Mean (SD) | Mean<br>Difference<br>(SD) | 95% CI for Mean<br>Difference | 95% LOA<br>for<br>Differences |
|-----------------------------------------------|---------------------------|-----------------------------------------|----------------------------|-------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| All Configurations | | | | | |
| Normal – N | 37 | 37 | | | |
| Central (µm) | 267.20 (19.396) | 248.89 (18.222) | 18.32 (5.056) | (16.69, 19.95) | (8.20, 28.43) |
| Para Inferior (µm) | 339.95 (15.682) | 310.00 (16.159) | 29.95 (6.066) | (28.00, 31.91) | (17.82, 42.09) |
| Para Nasal (µm) | 344.05 (17.430) | 315.30 (18.034) | 28.75 (7.179) | (26.44, 31.06) | (14.39, 43.11) |
| Para Superior (µm) | 343.27 (18.369) | 314.62 (18.160) | 28.65 (7.468) | (26.25, 31.06) | (13.72, 43.59) |
| Para Temporal (µm) | 329.85 (16.339) | 301.92 (16.948) | 27.93 (6.769) | (25.75, 30.11) | (14.39, 41.47) |
| Peri Inferior (µm) | 285.94 (13.608) | 273.38 (13.303) | 12.56 (7.029) | (10.30, 14.83) | (-1.49, 26.62) |
| Peri Nasal (µm) | 314.45 (18.170) | 296.76 (16.744) | 17.69 (6.606) | (15.56, 19.82) | (4.48, 30.90) |
| Peri Superior (µm)…
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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.