K183123 · FHC, Inc. · GZL · Dec 20, 2018 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K183123
Device Name
microTargeting Guideline 4000 5.0 System
Applicant
FHC, Inc.
Product Code
GZL · Neurology
Decision Date
Dec 20, 2018
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 882.1330
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The microtargeting™ Guideline 4000™ 5.0 System is intended to be used by a neurosurgeon, neurologist or clinical neurophysiologist to accurately position depth electrodes during functional neurosurgical procedures. In addition, when external devices such as EMGs or accelerometers are connected to the Guideline 4000™ 5.0, the system is capable of displaying and recording the activity from these external devices. The Guideline 4000™ 5.0 is also intended to be used in functional neurosurgical procedures for physiological mapping of the brain and nervous system; thereby aiding in the accurate placement of electrodes or other instruments.
Device Story
System records/stimulates electrophysiological activity; aids electrode placement during functional neurosurgery. Inputs: micro/macroelectrode signals; external EMG/accelerometer data. Processing: signal amplification, filtering, impedance checking, stimulation control. Outputs: real-time waveforms, spectrograms, stimulation protocols (constant-current/voltage, current steering). Used in OR by neurosurgeons/neurologists/neurophysiologists. Features: touch-screen interface, multi-monitor support, one-click snapshot recall. Benefits: improved signal quality, noise reduction, advanced visualization/analysis for single-unit/LFP/SEEG signals; facilitates precise surgical targeting.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Verification and validation included electrical safety (IEC 60601), mechanical integrity, macro/microstimulation accuracy (±10% of set point), and software regression testing per IEC 62304. No clinical data presented.
Technological Characteristics
Class II depth electrode system. Components: Main Processing Unit, notebook PC, UE/LF interface head-stages, remote control. Connectivity: TCP/IP. Stimulation: constant-current/voltage (±14V compliance), micro (±100µA) and macro (±10mA) modes. Impedance check: 1µApp measurement current. Software: Guideline 5 application for signal conditioning, visualization, and stimulation control. Sterilization: Not specified (device components are electronic/accessory).
Indications for Use
Indicated for recording and stimulating electrophysiological activity and aiding in the accurate placement of electrodes and other instruments during functional neurosurgical procedures.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A depth electrode is an electrode used for temporary stimulation of, or recording electrical signals at, subsurface levels of the brain.
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December 20, 2018
FHC. Inc. Kelly Moeykens Quality Systems Officer 1201 Main Street Bowdoin, Maine 04287
Re: K183123
Trade/Device Name: microTargeting Guideline 4000 5.0 System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.1330 Regulation Name: Depth Electrode Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GZL Dated: November 6, 2018 Received: November 13, 2018
Dear Kelly Moeykens:
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,
# Jay R. Gupta -S
For Carlos L. Peña, PhD, MS Director Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K183123
Device Name
microTargeting™ Guideline 4000 5.0 System
Indications for Use (Describe)
The microTargeting™ Guideline 4000 5.0 System is intended to record and stimulate electrophysiological activity, as well as aid in the accurate placement of electrodes and other instruments.
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# SPECIAL 510(k) SUMMARY
- 1. Submitter's name, address, telephone number, a contact person, and the date the summary was prepared:
FHC, Inc. 1201 Main Street Bowdoin, ME-04287
Tel: 207-666-5651 Fax: 207-666-8292
Contact: Kelly Moeykens Date:11/01/18
# 2. Name(s) of the Device:
| Proprietary/Trade Name: | microtargeting™ Guideline 4000™ 5.0 System |
|-------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name: | Guideline 5 or GL5 or Guideline 4000™ 5.0TM or MT-LPP<br>or Intraoperative neurophysiological recording and<br>stimulating device |
| Classification Name: | Depth Electrode |
| Regulation # | 21 CFR 882.1330 |
| Regulatory Class: | II |
| Product Code: | GZL |
#### 3. Legally Marked Predicate Device to which the submitter claims substantial equivalence:
The microtargeting™ Guideline 4000™ 5.0 System is substantially equivalent to FHC, Inc.'s microTargeting" Guideline 4000 (K071364); decision date: July 25th 2007, product code: GZL.
FHC Corporate & Manufacturing 1201 Main Street Bowdoin, ME 04287-7302 USA www.fh-co.com
Tel: +1-207-666-8190 US & Canada: 800-326-2905 Fax: +1-207-666-8292
FHC Europe (TERMOBIT PROD srl) 42A Barbu Vacarescu Str, 3rd Fl Bucharest 020281 Sector 2 Romania
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### 4. Description of device:
The microtargeting™ Guideline 4000™ 5.0 System is an electrophysiological recording and stimulation system designed primarily for functional neurosurgery procedures.
The microtargeting™ Guideline 4000™ 5.0 System provides:
- . High quality and research-grade recordings on both microelectrodes and macroelectrodes, including low-frequency signals on externalized DBS leads
- . Improved signal quality
- Decreased Noise susceptibility
- Improved user experience with redesigned software
- . New intraoperative data analysis options
- Updated user interface to support touch screens and multiple high-resolution monitors
Additionally, Guideline 5 interface provides unprecedented simultaneous constant-current and constant-voltage stimulation capabilities that include multiple weighted sources and return paths as well as complex and arbitrary stimulation waveforms. Together, these capabilities result in the output of advanced stimulation protocols, including current steering. The software provides an intuitive patient management system, as well as advanced visualization and analysis methods for both single-unit recording and low-frequency signals (LFP, SEEG etc.).
The Guideline 5 offers neurosurgical teams a powerful microelectrode recording/stimulating system in a compact, streamlined package. It offers fully integrated stimulation and impedance check capabilities on all channels, in addition to one-click recall of user preferences and side-byside review of all recorded snapshots.
As shown below, a fully configured system consists of a Core Module, a notebook PC, an 8channel UE interface unit, a remote, an optional second 8-channel LF interface and an optional synchronization unit.
FHC Corporate & Manufacturing 1201 Main Street Bowdoin. ME 04287-7302 USA www.fh-co.com
Tel: +1-207-666-8190 US & Canada: 800-326-2905 Fax: +1-207-666-8292
FHC Europe (TERMOBIT PROD srl) 42A Barbu Vacarescu Str, 3rd Fl Bucharest 020281 Sector 2 Romania
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| FHC | |
|------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|
| | UE Interface |
| | Optional LF Interface |
| | Optional Sync Unit |
| Bif Burdoch | |
| IntraOp | |
| Guideline 5 | |
| Core module and Notebook PC & external speaker | |
| | remote |
Figure 1 : A fully configured Guideline 5 system.
Individual components which comprise the Guideline 5 system are listed in the table below:
| Component Name | Catalog<br>Number | Description | Classification |
|----------------------------------------|-------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|
| Main Processing Unit | C0215 | Guideline 5 Main Unit | Core Component |
| Guideline PC | C0216 | Guideline 5 Notebook | Core Component |
| Ethernet Cable | C0234 | Ethernet Cable | Core Component |
| UE Interface | C0219 | Microelectrode head-stage | Core Component |
| LF Interface | C0220 | Low Frequency Signal head-stage | Accessory |
| Software | C0217 | Guideline 5 Software Application | Core Component |
| Secondary Interface<br>Processing Card | C0218 | Interface Processing Card (factory or field installed) | Variant (internal) |
| Interface Digital Cable | C0221 | 3m Interface Cable | Core Component |
| Motor | C0235 | microTargeting Power Assist Unit<br>(existing medical device, not within<br>the scope of these design inputs) | Accessory |
| | | Table 1: List of components of Guideline 5 system | |
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FHC Corporate & Manufacturing
1201 Main Street Bowdoin, ME 04287-7302 USA www.fh-co.com
Tel: +1-207-666-8190 US & Canada: 800-326-2905 Fax: +1-207-666-8292
FHC Europe (TERMOBIT PROD srl) 42A Barbu Vacarescu Str, 3rd Fl Bucharest 020281 Sector 2 Romania
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| mT Controller Card | C0223 | Integrated microTargeting<br>Controller | Variant (internal) |
|----------------------|-------|-----------------------------------------|--------------------|
| Remote Control | C0222 | Guideline 5 Remote Control | Core Component |
| Breakout Box | C0224 | Synchronization Unit | Accessory |
| HD Digital Cable | C0225 | 1m Synchronization Unit Cable | Accessory |
| 3m Patient Lead | C0230 | 3m UE Cable | Consumable |
| 1.5m Patient Lead | C0231 | 1.5m UE Cable | Consumable |
| Interface pole mount | C0233 | Interface Pole Mounting Bracket | Accessory |
| Speaker | C0237 | High Performance Speaker | Core Component |
The Guideline 5 has full featured multi-source stimulation capabilities. Stimulation modes of constant voltage or constant current mode are available with a compliance voltage of ±14V. The UE Interface is capable of microstimulation (±100µA max) through the microelectrode as well as macrostimulation (±10mA max) through the macro-contact. During stimulation, the voltage applied to the electrode is monitored and displayed constantly. The LF provides macro-stimulation. Every channel has its own stimulation circuit, allowing the Guideline 5 to perform the complex simultaneous multi-channel, multireturn stimulation protocols required for current shaping and steering. Channels not involved in the stimulation continue to record activity while an adaptive suppressor minimizes stimulus artifacts.
Integrated Impedance Check functionality for microelectrodes, macro-contacts and LF electrodes can be performed easily for monitoring the state of all connected electrodes. Measurement frequency and duration are user adjustable. The low measurement current of 1μApp minimizes any effect of the measurement on microelectrode properties. Simultaneous measurement of all channels provides quicker results. An automated power on self-test verifies proper operation and calibration of all stimulation and impedance check circuitry prior to every use of the Guideline 5 system.
The Guideline 5 is capable of recording any or all activity on an event-by-event basis or continuously. Recorded waveforms can be reviewed and analyzed intraoperatively or post-operatively. Sample Matlab™ scripts provided allow for more advanced analyses of electrode and auxiliary data suitable for research applications.
#### 5. Statement of Intended Use:
The microtargeting™ Guideline 4000™ 5.0 System is intended to be used by a neurosurgeon, neurologist or clinical neurophysiologist to accurately position depth electrodes during functional neurosurgical procedures. In addition, when external devices such as EMGs or accelerometers are connected to the Guideline 4000™ 5.0, the system is capable of displaying and recording the activity from these external devices. The Guideline 4000™ 5.0 is also intended to be used in functional neurosurgical procedures for physiological mapping of the brain and nervous system; thereby aiding in the accurate placement of electrodes or other instruments.
Statement of Indications for Use: The Guideline 4000™ 5.0 is intended to record and stimulate electrophysiological activity, as well as aid in the accurate placement of electrodes and other instruments.
- 6. Comparison of Technological Characteristics to Predicate Device:
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The technological characteristics of the Guideline 4000™ 5.0 are the same as those in the predicate device. There is no new technology, materials or method of manufacture introduced. A summary of similarities in the specifications between the Guideline 4000™ 5.0 and its predecessor is provided below.
| Component | Section | Feature | Guideline 4000 | Guideline 4000™ 5.0 |
|--------------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Signal<br>Amplifier | Signal<br>Conditioner | Gain<br>High Pass/Low<br>Pass Filters | 28.3 - 3764x<br>(Analog)<br>Continuous; 0-<br>1,000/3,000-<br>20,000 | UE: 5.9 - 214x (+3x<br>optional), LF:<br>1,2,4,6,12,24x (Analog)<br>Continuous: 0-10,000Hz |
| | Stimulation<br>circuit | Isolated | Yes | Yes |
| | | Stimulator Type | Constant<br>Current &<br>Voltage<br>Settings | Same |
| | | Settings control | controlled via<br>hardware and<br>software.<br>Activation still<br>only a hardware<br>function. | Same |
| | | Waveform<br>Displayed? | No | Same |
| | | Waveform Type | Arbitrary,<br>Unipolar or<br>Bipolar Square<br>Wave | Same |
| | Stimulation<br>Modes | Micro | Yes | Same |
| | Macro | Yes | Same | |
| Stimulus<br>Controls | Max Micro Stim<br>Amplitude | 100 uA | Same | |
| | Max Macro Stim<br>Amplitude | 10 mA | 10mA | |
| | Frequency | Up to 300 Hz | Up to 300Hz | |
| | Pulse Duration | .05, .1, .2, .5, 1<br>ms | Continuous up to 3.0<br>mS (50% duty cycle<br>max) | |
| | Train Duration | Manual, 0.5 to<br>20 s | Manual, 0.5s - 60 s | |
| Adaptive<br>Noise Filter | Available | Yes | Same | |
| Data<br>Acquisition | Pipeline | USB 2.0 | TCP/IP | |
| Pre-amp | Built in gain | 28.3 x | N/A | |
| | Max Distance<br>to patient | 3 m | Same | |
| | Max # of Channels | 10 | 8(16 with two<br>interfaces) | |
| | Impedance<br>Check | Activation controlled by | Software | Same |
| | | Waveform used | Sinewave | Composite Waveform,<br>Sine @ 200Hz and sine @ 1000Hz |
| | | Measurement Range | 10kOhms to<br>10MOhms | 100 Ohms - 5MOhms |
| | | Resolution | 2 significant<br>digits | Same |
| | Remote | Available | Yes | Same |
| | | Stimulation Activation | Yes | Same |
| | | Stimulus Amplitude<br>Selector | Yes | Same |
| | | Microphone | Yes | Same |
| | | Impedance Check<br>Activation | Yes | Same |
| | Action<br>Indicators | General Fault | Visual Alarm | Same |
| | | Stimulation Error | Visual and Audio<br>Alarm | Same |
| | | Stimulation<br>Activated | Visual and Audio<br>Alarm | Same |
| | | Impedance<br>Overage | Visual Alarm | Same |
| Audio Amp | Source | Un-conditioned<br>Signal | No | Yes |
| | | Conditioned Signal | Yes | Yes |
| | Audio | Baseline<br>Suppressor | Yes | Same |
| | | Bass Control | Yes | Same |
| | | Treble Control | Yes | Same |
| | | Graphic Equalizer | No | Same |
| | Volume | Headphone<br>Control | No, not<br>applicable | Yes |
| | | Speaker Control | Yes | Same |
| | | System Mute | Yes | Same |
| | Inputs | Microphone | Yes | Same |
| | Outputs | Headphone<br>Speakers | No | Yes |
| Aux Input<br>Unit | | Max number of<br>channels | 4 analog, 2<br>digital | 2 analog, 2 high speed<br>digital, 2 byte digital |
| Computer<br>System | CPU Speed | At least 1.0 GHz | 2 GHz dual core | Intel, Core I7 (min) |
| | RAM | At least 256 MB | 2 GB | 8GB |
| | Monitor | At least 17" w | wide screen 17"<br>UXGA | 15.6" diag, 1920x1080<br>resolution |
| | Touchscreen | Yes (option) | No | Multipoint |
| | CD-RW | Yes | Yes | No |
| | Storage Drive | Yes, Size | No | Yes (1TB min) |
| | | | | |
| Recording<br>Software | Data Tags | Voice Tags | Yes | Same |
| | | Custom Text Tags | Yes | Same |
| | | Preloaded Test<br>Tags | No | Same |
| | | Drive Depth | Yes | Same |
| | Waveform<br>Display | Fast (Spike) -<br>Allows user to<br>focus on single<br>event if needed<br>Slow (Continuous)<br>- default<br>waveform | Yes | Same |
| | | displayed for each<br>channel. | Yes | Same |
| | | Spectrogram | No | Yes |
| | Spike<br>Discrimination | Window | Yes | Same |
| | | Level | Yes | Same |
# Table 2: Similarities between Guideline 4000 and Guideline 4000™ 5.0
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Tel: +1-207-666-8190 US & Canada: 800-326-2905
Fax: +1-207-666-8292 FHC Europe (TERMOBIT PROD srl) 42A Barbu Vacarescu Str, 3ª Fl Bucharest 020281 Sector 2 Romania
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Tel: +1-207-666-8190 US & Canada: 800-326-2905 Fax: +1-207-666-8292
FHC Europe (TERMOBIT PROD srl) 42A Barbu Vacarescu Str, 3rd Fl Bucharest 020281 Sector 2 Romania
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Tel: +1-207-666-8190 US & Canada: 800-326-2905 Fax: +1-207-666-8292
FHC Europe (TERMOBIT PROD srl) 42A Barbu Vacarescu Str, 3rd Fl
Bucharest 020281 Sector 2 Romania
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Tel: +1-207-666-8190 US & Canada: 800-326-2905 Fax: +1-207-666-8292
FHC Europe (TERMOBIT PROD srl) 42A Barbu Vacarescu Str, 3rd Fl Bucharest 020281 Sector 2 Romania
FHC Latin America Carrera 43 A # 1sur 31 Ed. BBVA oficina 401
Medellín-Colombia
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Tel: +1-207-666-8190 US & Canada: 800-326-2905 Fax: +1-207-666-8292
FHC Europe (TERMOBIT PROD srl) 42A Barbu Vacarescu Str, 3rd Fl Bucharest 020281 Sector 2 Romania
FHC Latin America Carrera 43 A # 1sur 31 Ed. BBVA oficina 401
Medellín-Colombia
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# 7. Nonclinical performance Data:
Performance data of the microTargeting™ Guideline 4000™ 5.0 System is documented in the verification and validation reports. Electrical Safety Test, Mechanical Integrity test, Macrostimulation test, Microstimulation test and Software regression test results show the system to be the equivalent to the predicate system.
| Test | Test Method Summary | Results |
|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Electrical<br>Safety | Electrical Safety consistent<br>with IEC 60601 (Class 1 ME<br>Equipment)<br>Internal Testing based on IEC<br>60601 protocols.<br>60601-1 Electrical Safety<br>Testing Performed Externally<br>by 3rd Party entity. | Both internally and externally<br>performed electrical safety testing on<br>subject device per standard IEC<br>60601 passed the acceptance criteria<br>necessary for establishing basic<br>safety. The subject and predicate<br>device were both exposed to the<br>same 60601-1 electrical safety testing<br>therefore a substantive equivalence is<br>established. |
| Mechanical<br>Integrity | Mechanical Strength and<br>Integrity testing consistent<br>with standard IEC 60601<br>Internal Testing based on IEC<br>60601 protocols.<br>60601-1 Mechanical Strength<br>Testing Performed Externally<br>by 3rd Party entity. | Both internally and externally<br>performed mechanical strength<br>testing on subject device per<br>standard IEC 60601 passed the<br>acceptance criteria necessary for<br>establishing basic safety. The subject<br>and predicate device were both<br>exposed to the same 60601-1<br>mechanical strength testing therefore<br>a substantive equivalence is<br>established. |
| Macro<br>Stimulation | The test method employed is<br>an internally generated<br>protocol in which the subject<br>device is assessed on three<br>key parameters relevant to the<br>safe and effective delivery of<br>therapeutic electrical stimulus.<br>These parameters include:<br>-Accurate output frequency<br>-Accurate pulse duration<br>-Accurate stimulus amplitude | The subject devices met the<br>acceptance criteria necessary for<br>establishing accuracy of stimulator<br>outputs to within ±10% of the User<br>Interface set point for frequency,<br>pulse duration, and amplitude. Given<br>the predicate device provides the<br>same accuracy, a substantive<br>equivalence is established. |
| | Each parameter is adjusted via<br>the software user interface.<br>Each parameter is then<br>measured using a NIST<br>traceable oscilloscope with the<br>subject device's output<br>terminated with precision<br>resistive loads which act as<br>microelectrode analogs. | |
| Micro<br>Stimulation | The test protocol used for<br>Macro Stimulation mode also<br>applies to Micro stimulation<br>with the exception of the<br>latter outputs an order of<br>magnitude lower stimulus<br>amplitude. | The subject devices met the<br>acceptance criteria necessary for<br>establishing accuracy of stimulator<br>outputs to within ±10% of the User<br>Interface set point for frequency,<br>pulse duration, and amplitude. Given<br>the predicate device provides the<br>same accuracy, a substantive<br>equivalence is established. |
| Software<br>regression<br>testing | The internally created<br>software regression test<br>protocol is based on the<br>workflow established in the<br>Usability specification of the<br>predicate device. It is<br>performed iteratively at each<br>software release per IEC<br>62304.<br>All major and minor software<br>functions were tested<br>iteratively prior to each<br>release of a new software<br>revision. Additionally, bugs<br>fixed since the previous round<br>of regression testing were<br>assessed for effectiveness and<br>risk. | All major areas of software<br>functionality were confirmed for the<br>subject device. No remaining bugs<br>had a risk level of greater than<br>Acceptable as defined by risk<br>management plan.<br>Over the course of its life-cycle, the<br>predicate device received similar<br>treatment with respect to bug fixes,<br>bug risk acceptance, software<br>releases, and regression testing. As<br>such, substantive equivalence is<br>established. |
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# 8. Substantial Equivalence statement:
The microTargeting™ Guideline 4000™ 5.0 System is substantially equivalent in design, construction, materials, intended use and performance characteristics to its predicative devices, FHC, Inc.'s microTargeting "Guideline 4000 System (K071364), which was cleared under 510(k) K071364, July 25th, 2007.
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Learn the FDA Browser
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
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.