The ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System (AMS) is intended to continuously record, store, and transmit ECG, Heart Rate, Respiration Rate, Activity and Posture. The data provided will aid medical professionals as they diagnose and identify various clinical conditions, events, and/or trends. AMS is intended for use in clinic and home settings. AMS is indicated for patients who are 21 years of age or older who require monitoring for the detection of non-lethal cardiac arrhythmias, such as, but not limited to, atrial flutter, ventricular ectopy, and bradyarrhythmias.
Device Story
System monitors ECG, heart rate, respiration rate, activity, and posture; utilizes body-worn sensor with disposable adhesive patch; transmits raw data via Bluetooth to gateway (cellphone-based); gateway relays data via WiFi/cellular to remote server for processing; server software derives clinical parameters; healthcare providers access data via independent monitoring center (IDTF); device used in clinic or home settings; aids diagnosis of cardiac conditions; benefits patients through continuous ambulatory monitoring; iterative change from predicate (K172510) involves removing thoracic fluid index (TFI) monitoring and changing placement to upper left chest.
Clinical Evidence
Prospective study (n=43) compared AMS to standard lead-II ECG in sitting, supine, and standing positions; demonstrated equivalence in capturing P waves, QRS complexes, PR/QRS durations, and RR intervals. Leveraged ViVUS study (n=15) from predicate device validated ECG, heart rate, respiration rate, posture, and activity monitoring during breathing, walking, and resting. No adverse events reported.
Technological Characteristics
Non-invasive, body-worn sensor with disposable adhesive patch; Bluetooth connectivity to gateway; WiFi/cellular transmission to server; ECG acquisition circuitry; accelerometer for activity/posture; software-based analysis; ANSI/AAMI EC57:2012 compliant detection algorithm; safety tested to AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11, and AAMI/ANSI/IEC 60601-2-47.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients 21+ years old requiring monitoring for detection of non-lethal cardiac arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular ectopy, and bradyarrhythmias.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
The arrhythmia detector and alarm device monitors an electrocardiogram and is designed to produce a visible or audible signal or alarm when atrial or ventricular arrhythmia, such as premature contraction or ventricular fibrillation, occurs.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm” will serve as the special control. See § 870.1 for the availability of this guidance document.
Predicate Devices
μCor Heart Failure and Arrhythmia Management System (K172510)
{0}------------------------------------------------
Image /page/0/Picture/0 description: The image contains the logos of the Department of Health & Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Department of Health & Human Services logo is on the left, and the FDA logo is on the right. The FDA logo includes the letters "FDA" in a blue square, followed by the words "U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION" in blue text.
December 19, 2019
ZOLL Manufacturing Corporation % Michael Nilo President and Principal Consultant Nilo Medical Consulting Group 5737 Kentucky Avenue #3 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232
Re: K190939
Trade/Device Name: ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1025 Regulation Name: Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm (Including ST-Segment Measurement and Alarm) Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MHX. DSI Dated: November 22, 2019 Received: November 25, 2019
Dear Michael Nilo:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal
{1}------------------------------------------------
statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
for Jessica Paulsen Director Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Diagnostics and Monitoring Devices Office of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
{2}------------------------------------------------
# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K190939
Device Name ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System (AMS) is intended to continuously record, store, and transmit ECG, Heart Rate, Respiration Rate, Activity and Posture. The data provided will aid medical professionals as they diagnose and identify various clinical conditions, events, and/or trends.
AMS is intended for use in clinic and home settings. AMS is indicated for patients who are 21 years of age or older who require monitoring for the detection of non-lethal cardiac arrhythmias, such as, but not limited to, atrial flutter, ventricular ectopy, and bradyarrhythmias.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|---------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|
| <div> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </div> | <div> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </div> |
# CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED.
This section applies only to requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
### *DO NOT SEND YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE PRA STAFF EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW.*
The burden time for this collection of information is estimated to average 79 hours per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather and maintain the data needed and complete and review the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this information collection, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to:
> Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration Office of Chief Information Officer Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Staff PRAStaff@fda.hhs.gov
"An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB number."
{3}------------------------------------------------
Image /page/3/Picture/0 description: The image features the word "ZOLL" in a bold, sans-serif typeface. The letters are a vibrant blue color, which contrasts against the white background. To the bottom right of the word, there is a small registered trademark symbol.
# 510(k) Summary
| 510(k) Owner: | ZOLL Manufacturing Corporation<br>121 Gamma Drive<br>Pittsburgh, PA 51238<br>U. S. A. |
|--------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Contact: | Zachary Nelson<br>Sr. Regulatory Affairs Engineer - Premarket<br>Phone: 412-968-3333 x14814<br>Fax: 412-567-9574<br>Email: znelson@zoll.com |
| Date Summary Prepared: | December 17, 2019 |
| Trade Name: | ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System |
| Common Name: | Management and Monitoring System |
| Device Classification<br>Name: | Monitor, Physiological, Patient<br>(with arrhythmia detection or alarms)<br>Arrhythmia Detector and Alarm |
| Product Code: | MHX, DSI |
| Classification Regulation: | 870.1025 |
| Device Classification: | II |
| Classification Panel: | Circulatory System Devices Panel (74) |
| Predicate Device: | K172510 - μCor Heart Failure and Arrhythmia Management System,<br>ZOLL Manufacturing Corporation |
| Reference Device: | K133701 - NUVANT MCT System, Corventis, Inc. |
| Comparator Devices: | K102507 - Aera CT, TZ Medical, Inc (used for validation)<br>K972795 - Cardio-Card Management System II, Nasiff<br>Associates, Inc. (used for validation) |
{4}------------------------------------------------
Image /page/4/Picture/1 description: The image shows the word "ZOLL" in large, bold, blue letters. The letters are sans-serif and appear to be a custom font. A registered trademark symbol is located to the right of the second "L" in the word.
# Device Description
The ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System (AMS) noninvasively monitors patients' clinical parameters (ECG, Heart Rate, Respiration Rate, Activity, and Posture). These raw data are transmitted wirelessly to a remote Server for processing into the clinical parameters. The ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System is for prescription use only. It is intended for use in outpatient clinic and home settings.
The ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System consists of the following components:
- Sensor - a patient worn device for signal acquisition.
- . Patch – a single use, disposable adhesive piece adhered to the patient's body and allow for Sensor attachment.
- . Charger – the Charger recharges the Sensor and the Gateway. The Sensor typically requires recharging after 5 days. The Gateway typically requires recharging every day.
- Gateway – An off-the-shelf item, the Gateway is essentially a cellphone that relays data and passes commands between the Sensor and the Server.
- Server – Server refers to the hardware and the processing software, and resides in a cyber-secure location. The software analyzes the raw data received from the Sensor and processes the data into clinical values for eventual presentation to the physicians via an independent monitoring center (IDTF) that is regulated under 42 CFR 410.33.
Raw data from the Sensor to the Gateway is transmitted via Bluetooth; the Gateway then transmits this data to the Server via TCP/IP over WiFi or cellular network for data processing and analysis.
The ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System Patch and Sensor will be placed on the upper left chest ("front" location).
#### Indications for Use Statement
The ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System (AMS) is intended to continuously record, store, and transmit ECG, Heart Rate, Respiration Rate, Activity and Posture. The data provided will aid medical professionals as they diagnose and identify various clinical conditions, events, and/or trends.
AMS is intended for use in clinic and home settings. The AMS is indicated for patients who are 21 years of age or older who require monitoring for the detection of non-lethal cardiac arrhythmias, such as, but not limited to, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, ventricular ectopy, and bradyarrhythmias.
#### Technological Characteristics and Substantial Equivalence Discussion
The AMS technological characteristics are substantially equivalent to K172510 - μCor Heart Failure and Arrhythmia Management System. The devices are non-invasive, prescription use, and indicated for home setting. Both devices have similar intended uses and are identical in form and function. The ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System represents an
{5}------------------------------------------------
Image /page/5/Picture/1 description: The image shows the word "ZOLL" in a bold, sans-serif font. The color of the text is a bright, medium blue. The letters are large and take up most of the image space. The background is plain white.
iterative change from the predicate ZOLL device. The new device also uses a body-worn sensor to acquire the physiological data of interest, with the Gateway to relay the physiological data, and a remote server to process the data. The proposed device prescribes placement on the upper left chest to monitor heart activity only; whereas the predicate device uses a side location to monitor heart activity and thoracic fluid index (TFI). The removal of TFI monitoring and the difference in device placement between the ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System and the uCor Heart Failure and Arrhythmia Management System does not raise new types of safety and effectiveness questions. These differences have been assessed in bench and clinical testing. Results established that the AMS performs as intended and is substantially equivalent to its predicate device. Table 1 provides a comparison chart between the subject and predicate devices.
# Table 1: Comparison Chart between Arrhythmia Management System with (AMS) and µCor Heart Failure and Arrhythmia Management System (HFMAS)
| | AMS<br>(Proposed Device) | HFAMS<br>K172510<br>(Predicate Device) | Comparison<br>Comments |
|---------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | Ambulatory recording<br>and monitoring of<br>physiological<br>parameters | Ambulatory recording and<br>monitoring of physiological<br>parameters | Same |
| Indications for<br>Use (IFU) | The ZOLL Arrhythmia<br>Management System<br>(AMS) is intended to<br>continuously record,<br>store, and transmit<br>ECG, Heart Rate,<br>Respiration Rate,<br>Activity and Posture.<br>The data provided will<br>aid medical<br>professionals as they<br>diagnose and identify<br>various clinical<br>conditions, events,<br>and/or trends.<br>The ZOLL Arrhythmia<br>Management System<br>is indicated for<br>patients who are 21<br>years of age or older | The $μ$ Cor Heart Failure and<br>Arrhythmia Management<br>System is intended to<br>periodically record, store,<br>and transmit Thoracic Fluid<br>Index. The $μ$ Cor Heart<br>Failure and Arrhythmia<br>Management System is also<br>intended to continuously<br>record and store, and<br>periodically transmit ECG,<br>Heart Rate, Respiration Rate,<br>Activity and Posture. The<br>data provided will aid<br>medical professionals as<br>they diagnose and identify<br>various clinical conditions,<br>events, and/or trends.<br>The $μ$ Cor Heart Failure and<br>Arrhythmia Management | Indications for<br>use have been<br>updated to<br>remove<br>monitoring of<br>Thoracic Fluid<br>Index. Cleared<br>reference<br>devices also do<br>not monitor<br>Thoracic Fluid<br>Index. |
| | | | |
| | who require<br>monitoring for the<br>detection of non-<br>lethal cardiac<br>arrhythmias, such as,<br>but not limited to,<br>atrial fibrillation, atrial<br>flutter, ventricular<br>ectopy, and<br>bradyarrhythmias. | System is intended for use in<br>clinic and home settings and<br>is indicated for patients who<br>are 21 years of age or older<br>(i) who require monitoring<br>for the detection of non-<br>lethal cardiac arrhythmias,<br>such as, but not limited to,<br>atrial fibrillation, atrial<br>flutter, ventricular ectopy,<br>and bradyarrhythmias or, (ii)<br>require fluid management. | |
| Intended Use<br>Environment | Home, clinic | Home, clinic | Same. |
| Parameters<br>Monitored | ECG | ECG | Same. |
| | Heart Rate | Heart Rate | |
| | Respiration Rate | Respiration Rate | |
| | Activity | Activity | |
| | Posture | Posture | |
| | n/a | Thoracic Fluid | The proposed<br>device has the<br>capability to<br>monitor Thoracic<br>Fluid; however,<br>the API has been<br>updated to<br>disable access to<br>this data. |
| System Configuration & Components Characteristics | | | |
| Components | - Sensor<br>- Patch<br>- Charger<br>- Gateway<br>- Server | - Sensor<br>- Patch<br>- Charger<br>- Gateway<br>- Server | Same. |
| Product<br>Configuration | The Sensor acquires<br>the physiological data<br>of interest. Data is<br>transmitted to the<br>Gateway embedded<br>within the Charger,<br>which is then | The Sensor acquires the<br>physiological data of<br>interest. Data is transmitted<br>to the Gateway embedded<br>within the Charger, which is<br>then forwarded to the<br>Server for derivation. | Same. |
| | | | |
| | forwarded to the<br>Server for derivation. | | |
| Body Worn<br>Component<br>Form Factor<br>and Wear<br>Location | The Sensor is attached<br>to the (adhesive)<br>Patch, which enables<br>the patient worn<br>effect.<br>Image: ZOLL patch<br><br>The device is placed<br>on the upper left<br>chest, just below the<br>collarbone.<br>Image: Chest placement | The Sensor is attached to the<br>(adhesive) Patch, which<br>enables the patient worn<br>effect.<br>Image: ZOLL patch<br><br>The device is placed on the<br>"side" location: below the<br>left armpit with the nipple<br>aligned anywhere between<br>the top and middle of the<br>Sensor.<br>Image: Side placement | Similar. The<br>body worn<br>component is<br>identical. ZOLL is<br>proposing<br>placement in the<br>upper chest<br>location.<br>Corventis<br>reference device<br>is also worn in<br>the upper chest<br>with the same<br>configuration. |
| Disposable<br>Patch or<br>Electrodes<br>Wear Duration | 5 days for each Patch. | 5 days for each Patch. | Same. |
| Data<br>Transmission<br>Technology | -<br>- Sensor to<br>Gateway:<br>Bluetooth<br>- Gateway to<br>Server: WiFi or<br>Cellular | -<br>- Sensor to Gateway:<br>Bluetooth<br>- Gateway to Server: WiFi<br>or Cellular | Same. |
| Clinical Parameters | | | |
| Clinical<br>Parameters<br>Monitored | -<br>- ECG (script)<br>- Heart Rate (beats<br>per minute)<br>- Respiration Rate<br>(breaths per<br>minute) | -<br>Thoracic Fluid Index<br>- ECG (script)<br>- Heart Rate (beats per<br>minute)<br>- Respiration Rate<br>(breaths per minute) | Similar. Thoracic<br>Fluid Index is no<br>longer included. |
| | - Activity ('active'<br>vs. 'rest')<br>- Posture ('supine',<br>'recline', or<br>'upright') | - Activity ('active' vs.<br>'rest')<br>- Posture ('supine',<br>'recline', or 'upright') | |
| Arrhythmia<br>detection | Detect non-lethal<br>cardiac arrhythmias1,<br>such as, but not<br>limited to, atrial<br>fibrillation, atrial<br>flutter, ventricular<br>ectopy and<br>bradyarrhythmias | Detect non-lethal cardiac<br>arrhythmias, such as, but not<br>limited to, atrial fibrillation,<br>atrial flutter, ventricular<br>ectopy and<br>bradyarrhythmias. | |
{6}------------------------------------------------
Image /page/6/Picture/1 description: The image shows the word "ZOLL" in blue font. The letters are bold and sans-serif. There is a registered trademark symbol to the right of the second "L".
{7}------------------------------------------------
Image /page/7/Picture/0 description: The image shows the word "ZOLL" in large, blue, sans-serif font. The letters are bold and evenly spaced. A registered trademark symbol is located to the lower right of the second "L".
{8}------------------------------------------------
Image /page/8/Picture/1 description: The image shows the word "ZOLL" in a bold, sans-serif font. The color of the text is a bright, medium blue. A small registered trademark symbol is located to the right of the second "L".
# Performance Data
The ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System was evaluated through non-clinical and clinical testing, as well as leveraged applicable data from the predicate device, as summarized below.
Non-Clinical Testing
- The ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System detection algorithm was tested to ANSI/AAMI EC57:2012. The test results met the algorithm performance requirements and can be found in the Clinical Manual.
- . Software validation testing of the API and Analysis Software. The testing successfully validated the device software.
#### Non-Clinical Testing leveraged from the predicate device
The testing below was leveraged directly from the predicate device, as the ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System uses identical hardware and much of the same software as the predicate device.
- Mechanical bench testing of the Sensor and Patch
- Respiration Rate accuracy bench testing
- Safety testing to: .
- o AAMI/ANSI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 and A1:2012, C1:2009/(R)2012, and A2:2010/(R)2012
- o IEC 60601-1-11 Ed. 2.0 2015-01
- o AAMI/ANSI/IEC 60601-2-47:2012
- Electromagnetic Compatibility testing to AAMI/ANSI/IEC 60601-1-2:2014
- . Wireless co-existence testing
<sup>1</sup> AMS detects arrhythmias and 2nd and 3rd degree AV nodal conduction disorders. This single lead ECG device should not be considered a substitute for a 12-lead ECG for assessing ECG intervals (ex. intraventricular conduction delays, QT intervals).
{9}------------------------------------------------
Image /page/9/Picture/1 description: The image contains the word "ZOLL" in a large, sans-serif font. The word is a bright, solid blue color. The letters are bold and evenly spaced, creating a clear and easily readable logo. The background is plain white.
- Biocompatibility testing
- Shelf-Life Testing
- Shipping and Packaging Testing
- Software Testing ●
## Clinical Testing
- Equivalency of Electrocardiograms (ECGs) Recorded by the ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System to that of a Standard Lead II ECG System This prospective, non-significant risk, premarket study demonstrated the ability of the ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System to capture ECGs as compared to a standard lead-II device. During the study 43 volunteers (22 females, 21 males) wore the AMS and a lead-II device simultaneously in sitting, supine, and standing positions. There were no adverse effects of complications during the study. The study demonstrated that the AMS was equivalent in capturing the below aspects of the ECG waveform, as compared to the standard lead II device:
- P waves O
- O QRS complexes
- PR duration O
- QRS duration O
- O RR interval
The median amplitude of the AMS QRS complex was greater than or equal to the median amplitude of the standard lead-II of a 12-lead ECG comparator device.
# Clinical Testing leveraged from the predicate device
- . Vital Signs Validation Study of the uCor System (ViVUS)
This prospective, non-significant risk, premarket study validated the capability of the device to monitor ECG, Heart Rate, Respiration Rate, Posture, and Activity. During the study, 15 healthy volunteers (9 females, 6 males) wore the device and were asked to perform the following activities: breathing, walking, and resting. Respiration Rate, ECG, Heart Rate, Activity, and Posture were collected during these activities. There were no adverse effects or complications during the study. The results demonstrated the ability of the device to collect ECG data, measure Heart Rate and Respiration Rate, and classify Posture and Activity.
The results from this study apply to the ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System, as the Arrhythmia Management System utilizes the same accelerometer and ECG acquisition circuitry as the predicate device.
# Conclusion
The ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System is substantially equivalent to the μCor Heart Failure and Arrhythmia Management System (K172510). Both devices are both intended to
{10}------------------------------------------------
Image /page/10/Picture/0 description: The image shows the word "ZOLL" in large, blue, sans-serif font. The letters are bold and evenly spaced. A registered trademark symbol is located to the right of the second "L".
continuously record and store, and periodically transmit ECG, Heart Rate, Respiration Rate, Activity and Posture, as well as monitor and detect non-lethal cardiac arrhythmias. Both devices are identical in form. The ZOLL Arrhythmia Management System has removed the ability to analyze Thoracic Fluid Index in order to allow for placement of the device on the upper chest, which allows for appropriate detection of non-lethal arrhythmias.
Predicate graph will load when search results are available.
Embedding visualization will load when search results are available.
PDF viewer will load when search results are available.
Loading panels...
Select an item from Submissions
Click any panel, subpart, regulation, product code, or device to see details here.
Section Matches
Results will appear here.
Product Code Matches
Results will appear here.
Special Control Matches
Results will appear here.
Loading collections...
Loading
My Alerts
You will receive email notifications based on the filters and frequency you set for each alert.
Sort by:
Create Alert
Search Filters
Agent Token
Create a read-only bearer token for Claude, ChatGPT, or other agents that can call HTTP APIs.
Copy this now. It will not be shown again.
Connected apps
Apps you authorized through browser sign-in. Disconnecting revokes their access immediately.
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.