K190285 · Bioness, Inc. · GZI · Mar 14, 2019 · Neurology
Device Facts
Record ID
K190285
Device Name
L300 Go System
Applicant
Bioness, Inc.
Product Code
GZI · Neurology
Decision Date
Mar 14, 2019
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 882.5810
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The L300 Go System is intended to provide ankle dorsiflexion in adult and pediatric individuals with foot drop and/or to assist knee flexion or extension in adult individuals with muscle weakness related to upper motor neuron disease/injury (e.g. stroke, damage to pathways to the spinal cord). The L300 Go System electrically stimulates muscles in the affected leg to provide ankle dorsiflexion of the foot and/or knee flexion or extension: thus, it also may improve the individual's gait. The L300 Go System may also: o Facilitate muscle re-education o Prevent/retard disuse atrophy o Maintain or increase joint range of motion o Increase local blood flow
Device Story
External functional neuromuscular stimulator; provides electrical stimulation to leg muscles to assist gait. Inputs: motion data from EPG-integrated 2D tilt sensors; heel-strike events from optional wireless foot sensor. Processing: dynamic gait tracking algorithm detects gait events; triggers stimulation based on sensor input. Output: biphasic/symmetric electrical stimulation pulses to lower leg/thigh cuffs. Used in clinic (by clinician for configuration) and home (by patient for ambulation/training). Clinician uses tablet-based CAPP for fitting/parameter setting. Patient uses mobile app (iOS/Android) or control unit to select modes (Gait, Training, Cycle Training) and adjust intensity. Benefits: improved gait, muscle re-education, atrophy prevention, increased range of motion, local blood flow.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Verification and validation testing performed for software/firmware updates, new cycle training mode, and enclosure ingress protection (IP42). Transportation testing performed for new packaging. No clinical data presented.
Technological Characteristics
External functional neuromuscular stimulator; current-regulated. Components: EPG (rechargeable Li-Ion 3.7V), lower/upper leg cuffs, optional foot sensor (Li coin cell), tablet CAPP, mobile app. Connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy. Stimulation: biphasic asymmetric/symmetric. Electrodes: hydro-gel or non-woven cloth with snaps. IP42 rating. Software: firmware-controlled, microprocessor-based.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult and pediatric patients with foot drop (ankle dorsiflexion) and adult patients with muscle weakness (knee flexion/extension) due to upper motor neuron disease/injury (e.g., stroke, spinal cord pathways damage).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An external functional neuromuscular stimulator is an electrical stimulator that uses external electrodes for stimulating muscles in the leg and ankle of partially paralyzed patients (e.g., after stroke) to provide flexion of the foot and thus improve the patient's gait.
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March 14, 2019
Bioness Inc. Shanna Hu Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist 25103 Rye Canyon Loop Valencia, California 91355
Re: K190285
Trade/Device Name: L300 Go System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 882.5810 Regulation Name: External Functional Neuromuscular Stimulator Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GZI, IPF Dated: February 8, 2019 Received: February 11, 2019
Dear Shanna Hu:
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 mav, 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 avare 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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K190285
Device Name L300 Go System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The L300 Go System is intended to provide ankle dorsiflexion in adult and pediatric individuals with foot drop and/or to assist knee flexion or extension in adult individuals with muscle weakness related to upper motor neuron disease/injury (e.g. stroke, damage to pathways to the spinal cord). The L300 Go System electrically stimulates muscles in the affected leg to provide ankle dorsiflexion of the foot and/or knee flexion or extension: thus, it also may improve the individual's gait.
The L300 Go System may also:
- o Facilitate muscle re-education
- o Prevent/retard disuse atrophy
- o Maintain or increase joint range of motion
o Increase local blood flow
| 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: | L300 Go System |
|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Applicant Name: | Bioness Inc. |
| Contact Person(s): | Shanna Hu<br>Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist<br>Bioness Inc.<br>25103 Rye Canyon Loop<br>Valencia, CA 91355, U.S.A<br>Office Number: (661) 362-6694<br>Email: shanna.hu@bioness.com<br><br>Mercedes Bayani<br>Global Director, Clinical & Regulatory Affairs<br>Bioness Inc.<br>Office Number: (661) 902-5324<br>Fax Number: (661) 362-4851<br>Email: mercedes.bayani@bioness.com |
| Date Prepared: | February 7, 2019 |
| Trade Name: | L300 Go System |
| Classification: | Name: External functional neuromuscular stimulator<br>Product Code: GZI and IPF<br>Regulation No: 21 CFR § 882.5810, § 890.5850<br>Class: II<br>Classification Panel: Neurology |
| Establishment Registration No.: | 3004553866 |
| Reason for Submission: | Device Modifications |
| Type of Submission: | Special 510(k) |
## Predicate Device:
Company: Bioness, Inc. Device: L300 Go System, K173682
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## Purpose of this Special 510(k):
This Special 510(k) is submitted to add an Android version Mobile Application to the L300 Go System as well as to include minor modifications made to the device since the clearance of the last 510K. K173682. None of these changes affect the intended use of the device nor do they alter the fundamental scientific technology of the device.
## Device Description:
The L300 Go System is intended to provide ankle dorsiflexion in adult and pediatric individuals with foot drop and/or to assist knee flexion or extension in adult individuals with muscle weakness related to upper motor neuron disease/injury (e.g., stroke, damage to pathways to the spinal cord). The L300 Go System electrically stimulates muscles in the affected leg to provide ankle dorsiflexion of the foot and/or knee flexion or extension; thus, it also may improve the individual's gait.
The L300 Go system consists of the following components:
- 1) External Pulse Generator (EPG), which can be plugged into lower leg Functional Stimulation Cuff (FSC) or thigh FSC or into both cuffs. EPG contain user interface including control and indications. EPG also contains integrated motion sensors enabling detecting gait events.
- 2) Lower leg FSC, including cradle for the EPG.
- 3) Upper leg FSC, including cradle for the EPG.
- 4) Clinician Application (CAPP), based on tablet PC. CAPP will be used by a trained clinician during configuration of the system for optimal fitting to the patient.
- 5) Power supply (charger) with two USB ports and a proprietary cable to charge the EPG.
- 6) L300 Go Tester.
- 7) Optional Control Unit that allows simple control of the EPG(s) such as selecting mode of operation (gait/training) or fine-tune the stimulation intensity for each EPG individually.
- 8) Optional Foot Sensor, which uses a dynamic gait tracking algorithm to detect heel events and wirelessly synchronizes stimulation.
- 9) Optional Mobile Application (MAPP), which can be downloaded on a smartphone and offers the same control functions as the optional Control Unit, as well as enabling the patients to retrieve and monitor their daily activity. At the time of clearance of K173682, the MAPP was only an iOS-based application. In this submission, Bioness is adding an Android-based MAPP. The software features, user interface, and wireless communication protocol of the Android version are the same as the iOS version, the only difference is the operating system.
The L300 Go System can be operated in one of the following modes:
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- Gait Mode
- Training Mode ●
- . Cycle Training Mode
- . Clinician Mode
Gait Mode is used for walking, and it can be selected by the clinician and also by the patient. Training Mode is used to train muscles when patients are not walking (for example, sitting or lying down), and it can be selected by either the clinician or the patient. Cycle Training Mode is used to train muscles while the patient is using a stationary exercise bicycle, and it can be selected by either the clinician or the patient. Clinician Mode allows the clinician to apply enhanced training and is only available to the clinicians.
#### Indications for Use:
The L300 Go System is intended to provide ankle dorsiflexion in adult and pediatric individuals with foot drop and/or to assist knee flexion or extension in adult individuals with muscle weakness related to upper motor neuron disease/injury (e.g., stroke, damage to pathways to the spinal cord). The L300 Go System electrically stimulates muscles in the affected leg to provide ankle dorsiflexion of the foot and/or knee flexion or extension; thus, it also may improve the individual's gait.
The L300 Go System may also:
- Facilitate muscle re-education ●
- Prevent/retard disuse atrophy ●
- Maintain or increase joint range of motion ●
- Increase local blood flow ●
#### Modifications Addressed in this Special 510(k)
This Special 510(k) addresses the following modifications:
- Changes in the External Pulse Generator (EPG) software and Firmware.
- Changes in the Mobile Application (MAPP) iOS software.
- Changes in the Clinician Application (CAPP) software.
- Addition of the cycle training mode (software changes only).
- Changes in the EPG bottom enclosure.
- Clinician Kit Packaging Change. ●
- Labeling Changes. ●
- Addition of an Android version Mobile Application (MAPP). .
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### Section 5 510(k) Summary
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# Summary of Technological Characteristics
The Table below summarizes the technological characteristics of new device in comparison to those of the predicate device.
| | L300 Go System (K173682) | L300 Go System after Design<br>Modifications |
|-------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturer | Bioness Inc. | Bioness Inc. |
| 510(k) number | K173682 | K190285 |
| Product code | GZI & IPF | GZI & IPF |
| Intended use | The L300 Go System is intended<br>to provide ankle dorsiflexion in<br>adult and pediatric individuals with<br>foot drop and/or to assist knee<br>flexion or extension in adult<br>individuals with muscle weakness<br>related to upper motor neuron<br>disease/injury (e.g., stroke,<br>damage to pathways to the spinal<br>cord). The L300 Go System<br>electrically stimulates muscles in<br>the affected leg to provide ankle<br>dorsiflexion of the foot and/or knee<br>flexion or extension; thus, it also<br>may improve the individual's gait.<br><br>The L300 Go System may also:<br>• Facilitate muscle re-education<br>• Prevent/retard disuse atrophy<br>• Maintain or increase joint range<br>of motion<br>• Increase local blood flow | The L300 Go System is intended<br>to provide ankle dorsiflexion in<br>adult and pediatric individuals with<br>foot drop and/or to assist knee<br>flexion or extension in adult<br>individuals with muscle weakness<br>related to upper motor neuron<br>disease/injury (e.g., stroke,<br>damage to pathways to the spinal<br>cord). The L300 Go System<br>electrically stimulates muscles in<br>the affected leg to provide ankle<br>dorsiflexion of the foot and/or knee<br>flexion or extension; thus, it also<br>may improve the individual's gait.<br><br>The L300 Go System may also:<br>• Facilitate muscle re-education<br>• Prevent/retard disuse atrophy<br>• Maintain or increase joint range<br>of motion<br>• Increase local blood flow |
| Number of<br>Output Modes | 2 modes: Biphasic Asymmetric<br>and Symmetric | 2 modes: Biphasic Asymmetric<br>and Symmetric |
| Number of<br>Programs | • Gait<br>• Training/Exercise<br>• Clinician mode | • Gait<br>• Training/Exercise<br>• Cycle Training Mode<br>• Clinician mode |
| Regulated<br>Current or<br>Regulated<br>Voltage | Current | Current |
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| | L300 Go System (K173682) | | L300 Go System after Design<br>Modifications | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Control Unit: Li Coin Cell, CR2032,<br>3 V, 240 mAh | | Control Unit: Li Coin Cell, CR2032,<br>3 V, 240 mAh | |
| Power Source | EPG: Rechargeable, Li-Ion,<br>Prismatic, 3.7 V, 1000 mAh | | EPG: Rechargeable, Li-Ion,<br>Prismatic, 3.7 V, 1000 mAh | |
| | Foot Sensor: Li Coin Cell,<br>CR2032, 3 V, 240 mAh | | Foot Sensor: Li Coin Cell,<br>CR2032, 3 V, 240 mAh | |
| Microprocessor<br>-Controlled | Yes | | Yes | |
| Max Output<br>Current<br>(± 10%) | Thigh FSC:<br>100 mA @ 500<br>Ohm load | L300 Lower Leg<br>FSC: 100 mA @<br>500 Ohm load | Thigh FSC:<br>100 mA @ 500<br>Ohm load | L300 Lower Leg<br>FSC: 100 mA @<br>500 Ohm load |
| Max Average<br>Current Density<br>[mARMS/cm²]<br>[Over smallest<br>electrode] | Thigh EPG:<br>0.18 mARMS/cm²<br>(500 Ω, Irms=13.0<br>mA, electrode<br>area of 74 cm²) | Lower Leg EPG:<br>small cuff, gel<br>electrodes<br>1.27 mARMS/cm²<br>(500 Ω, Irms=13.0<br>mA, electrode<br>area of 10.2<br>cm²) | Thigh EPG:<br>0.18 mARMS/cm²<br>(500 Ω, Irms=13.0<br>mA, electrode<br>area of 74 cm²) | Lower Leg EPG:<br>small cuff, gel<br>electrodes<br>1.27 mARMS/cm²<br>(500 Ω, Irms=13.0<br>mA, electrode<br>area of 10.2<br>cm²) |
| Max Average<br>Power Density,<br>(mW/cm²) | Thigh EPG:<br>1.1 mW/cm²<br>(500 Ω, Irms=13.0<br>mA, electrode<br>area of 74 cm²) | Lower Leg EPG:<br>small cuff, gel<br>electrodes<br>8.3 mW/cm²<br>(500 Ω, Irms=13.0<br>mA, electrode<br>area of 10.2<br>cm²)<br>regular cuff, gel<br>electrodes<br>5.3 mW/cm²<br>(500 Ω, Irms=13.0<br>mA, electrode<br>area of 15.9<br>cm²) | Thigh EPG:<br>1.1 mW/cm²<br>(500 Ω, Irms=13.0<br>mA, electrode<br>area of 74 cm²) | Lower Leg EPG:<br>small cuff, gel<br>electrodes<br>8.3 mW/cm²<br>(500 Ω, Irms=13.0<br>mA, electrode<br>area of 10.2<br>cm²)<br>regular cuff, gel<br>electrodes<br>5.3 mW/cm²<br>(500 Ω, Irms=13.0<br>mA, electrode<br>area of 15.9<br>cm²) |
| | L300 Go System (K173682) | | L300 Go System after Design<br>Modifications | |
| Stimulation<br>Channels | Thigh EPG: 1 | Lower Leg EPG:<br>2 (functioning as<br>a single channel<br>with separately-<br>adjustable<br>medial / lateral<br>stimulation<br>intensity) | Thigh EPG: 1 | Lower Leg EPG:<br>2 (functioning as<br>a single channel<br>with separately-<br>adjustable<br>medial / lateral<br>stimulation<br>intensity) |
| Electrodes<br>used in the<br>system | Lower Leg FSC:<br>2 Hydro-Gel electrodes assembled on electrode bases, or 2 non-woven cloth electrodes assembled on electrode bases, or 2 non-woven cloth electrodes attached with snaps (also called "QuickFit" electrodes), or 3 non-woven cloth electrodes attached with snaps (segmented electrodes [also called "steering" electrodes], using common anode to allow separate adjustment of medial and lateral stimulation) Thigh FSC: 2 single, non-woven cloth electrodes attached with snaps | | Lower Leg FSC:<br>2 Hydro-Gel electrodes assembled on electrode bases, or 2 non-woven cloth electrodes assembled on electrode bases, or 2 non-woven cloth electrodes attached with snaps (also called "QuickFit" electrodes), or 3 non-woven cloth electrodes attached with snaps (segmented electrodes [also called "steering" electrodes], using common anode to allow separate adjustment of medial and lateral stimulation) Thigh FSC: 2 single, non-woven cloth electrodes attached with snaps | |
| Clinician<br>Control/<br>Programming | Clinician uses the Clinician Programmer (CAPP) to set stimulation energy and temporal parameters related to the functional stimulation performance for dorsiflexion control and/or knee weakness control | | Clinician uses the Clinician Programmer (CAPP) to set stimulation energy and temporal parameters related to the functional stimulation performance for dorsiflexion control and/or knee weakness control | |
| Clinician<br>Programmer<br>(CAPP)<br>Platform | Tablet PC | | Tablet PC | |
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| | L300 Go System (K173682) | L300 Go System after Design<br>Modifications |
|----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| User Control | Using hand-held Control Unit, the<br>mobile application (MAPP), or the<br>EPG-based interface, the user<br>can:<br>Turn system On/Off (via<br>EPG only) and Start/Stop<br>stimulation Select Gait/Training program Fine-tune stimulation<br>intensity around working<br>point set by the clinician Test L300 Lower Leg EPG &<br>Thigh EPG stimulation<br>before starting to ambulate | Using hand-held Control Unit, the<br>mobile application (MAPP), or the<br>EPG-based interface, the user<br>can:<br>Turn system On/Off (via EPG<br>only) and Start/Stop<br>stimulation Select Gait/Training program Fine-tune stimulation<br>intensity around working<br>point set by the clinician Test L300 Lower Leg EPG &<br>Thigh EPG stimulation<br>before starting to ambulate |
| Stimulation<br>trigger source<br>(when used for<br>gait) | In gait mode, stimulation is<br>triggered by:<br>(1) the motion sensor embedded<br>in the EPG (two-dimension<br>tilt)); or<br>(2) Foot Sensor that detects<br>Heel On & Heel Contact<br>events during gait and<br>transmits them wirelessly to<br>the lower and thigh EPGs. | In gait mode, stimulation is<br>triggered by:<br>(1) the motion sensor embedded<br>in the EPG (two-dimension<br>tilt)); or<br>(2) Foot Sensor that detects<br>Heel On & Heel Contact<br>events during gait and<br>transmits them wirelessly to<br>the lower and thigh EPGs. |
| Communication<br>method | Control Unit – Lower Leg /Thigh<br>EPG: wireless Bluetooth (Low<br>Energy) communication protocol<br><br>Gait Sensor – Lower Leg/Thigh<br>EPG: wireless Bluetooth (Low<br>Energy) communication protocol<br><br>Clinician Programmer – EPG:<br>wireless Bluetooth (Low Energy)<br>communication protocol<br><br>MAPP – Lower Leg /Thigh EPG:<br>wireless Bluetooth (Low Energy)<br>communication protocol | Control Unit – Lower Leg /Thigh<br>EPG: wireless Bluetooth (Low<br>Energy) communication protocol<br><br>Gait Sensor – Lower Leg/Thigh<br>EPG: wireless Bluetooth (Low<br>Energy) communication protocol<br><br>Clinician Programmer - EPG:<br>wireless Bluetooth (Low Energy)<br>communication protocol<br><br>MAPP – Lower Leg /Thigh EPG:<br>wireless Bluetooth (Low Energy)<br>communication protocol |
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## Summary of Nonclinical Tests Submitted
Software and Firmware changes were subject to verification testing to ensure no loss of original functionality. Software changes related to the addition of Cyclic Training Mode were subjected to both verification testing and validation testing.
Because of a modification in the bottom enclosure of the External Pulse Generator (EPG), The EPG was retested for Environmental Ingress Protection. The modified EPG successfully passed the test and continue to meet the safety requirements and classification requirement of IP42.
Transportation test were performed to address the new packaging of the Clinician's Kit. The new packaging passed all tests.
#### Conclusion:
The L300 Go System has been verified and validated successfully for its intended use through the combination of original bench testing and thorough verification and validation testing of all software and hardware changes. Based on the result of the nonclinical testing, Bioness concludes that the device is substantially equivalent to the predicate L300 Go System.
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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.