K192103 · Olympus Medical Systems Corp. · GEI · May 11, 2020 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K192103
Device Name
Thunderbeat Open Fine Jaw Type X Hand Instrument
Applicant
Olympus Medical Systems Corp.
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
May 11, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw Type X hand instrument is intended to be used for open surgery to cut, seal, coagulate, grasp, and dissect. Seal & Cut mode: The THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw Type X hand instrument when used in combination with the Seal & Cut mode is indicated for open, general surgery (including plastic and reconstructive, etc.) or in any procedure in which cutting, vessel ligation (sealing and cutting), coagulation, grasping, and dissection is performed. The device has been designed to seal and cut vessels (up to and including 7 mm in diameter), tissue bundles, and lymphatics. This mode is also indicated for open ENT procedure in adults (thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, parotidectomy, radical neck dissection, and tonsillectomy) for only ligation (sealing and cutting) of vessels, lymphatics and tissue bundles greater than 3 mm away from unintended thermally sensitive structures such as nerves and parathyroid glands. Seal mode: The THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw Type X hand instrument when used in combination with the Seal mode is indicated for open, general surgery (including plastic and reconstructive, etc.) or in any procedure in which vessel sealing, coagulation, grasping is performed. The device has been designed to seal vessels (up to and including 7 mm in diameter), tissue bundles, and lymphatics. This mode is also indicated for open ENT procedure in adults (thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, parotidectomy, radical neck dissection, and tonsillectomy) for sealing of vessels, lymphatics and tissue bundles greater than 3 mm away from unintended thermally sensitive structures such as nerves and parathyroid glands. The THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw Type X hand instrument has not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures, and should not be used for these procedures.
Device Story
Sterile, single-use electrosurgical/ultrasonic hand instrument; used in open surgery for cutting, sealing, coagulating, grasping, and dissecting. Operates via connection to ESG-400 Electrosurgical Generator and USG-400 Ultrasonic Generator. Employs combined HF bipolar and ultrasonic energy (Seal & Cut mode) or HF bipolar energy only (Seal mode). Physician-operated; used in OR. Provides mechanical grasping and energy delivery to tissue bundles/vessels up to 7mm. Output allows for vessel ligation and tissue division; aids in hemostasis. Benefits include efficient tissue management and reduced surgical time.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Evidence consists of bench testing (ex-vivo porcine vessel burst pressure, temperature-time history) and chronic/acute animal studies (porcine/Beagle dogs) evaluating seal maintenance, thermal spread, and healing progression.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Polycarbonate, ADC12, PEEK, PTFE, SUS630, SUS304, SUS303, Ti-6Al-4V. Sensing/Actuation: Ultrasonic transducer and HF bipolar electrodes. Energy: Ultrasonic and HF bipolar. Form factor: Hemostat-style hand instrument. Connectivity: Connects to ESG-400/USG-400 generators. Sterilization: Sterile, single-use. Standards: ANSI AAMI ES60601-1, IEC60601-1-2, IEC60601-2-2, ISO 10993, ISO 11135, ISO 11607, ASTM F1980.
Indications for Use
Indicated for open general surgery (including plastic/reconstructive) and open ENT procedures in adults (thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, parotidectomy, radical neck dissection, tonsillectomy) for cutting, sealing, coagulating, grasping, and dissecting vessels up to 7mm, tissue bundles, and lymphatics. Contraindicated for tubal sterilization/coagulation. ENT procedures require >3mm distance from thermally sensitive structures (nerves, parathyroid glands).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.
LigaSure Curved, Small Jaw, Open Sealer/Divider (K113572)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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May 11, 2020
Olympus Medical Systems Corp. Christina Flores Manager, Regulatory Affairs Gyrus ACMI inc. 136 Turnpike Road Southborough, Massachusetts 01772
### Re: K192103
Trade/Device Name: Thunderbeat Open Fine Jaw Type X Hand Instrument Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI, LFL Dated: May 6, 2020 Received: May 7, 2020
### Dear Christina Flores:
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,
for Michael J. Ryan Director DHT1C: Division of ENT, Sleep Disordered Breathing, Respiratory and Anesthesia Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K192103
#### Device Name
THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw Type X hand instrument
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw Type X hand instrument is intended to be used for open surgery to cut, seal, coagulate, grasp, and dissect.
#### Seal & Cut mode:
The THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw Type X hand instrument when used in combination with the Seal & Cut mode is indicated for open, general surgery (including plastic and reconstructive, etc.) or in any procedure in which cutting, vessel ligation (sealing and cutting), coagulation, grasping, and dissection is performed. The device has been designed to seal and cut vessels (up to and including 7 mm in diameter), tissue bundles, and lymphatics.
This mode is also indicated for open ENT procedure in adults (thyroidectomy, parotidectomy, partical neck dissection, and tonsillectory) for only ligation (sealing and cutting) of vessels, lymphatics and tissue bundles greater than 3 mm away from unintended thermally sensitive structures such as nerves and parathyroid glands.
Seal mode:
The THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw Type X hand instrument when used in combination with the Seal mode is indicated for open, general surgery (including plastic and reconstructive, etc.) or in any procedure in which vessel sealing, coagulation, grasping is performed. The device has been designed to seal vessels (up to and including 7 mm in diameter), tissue bundles, and lymphatics.
This mode is also indicated for open ENT procedure in adults (thyroidectomy, parotidectomy, radical neck dissection, and tonsillectomy) for sealing of vessels, lymphatics and tissue bundles greater than 3 mm away from unintended thermally sensitive structures such as nerves and parathyroid glands.
The THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw Type X hand instrument has not been shown to be effective for tubal sterilization or tubal coagulation for sterilization procedures, and should not be used for these procedures.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | | |
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| <table><tr><td><div style="display:inline-block;"><b></b></div>Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)</td></tr><tr><td><div style="display:inline-block;"></div>Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)</td></tr></table> | <div style="display:inline-block;"><b></b></div> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <div style="display:inline-block;"></div> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
| <div style="display:inline-block;"><b></b></div> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | | |
| <div style="display:inline-block;"></div> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | | |
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## 510(k) Summary Gyrus ACMI, Inc. THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw Type X hand instrument
### General Information
| Applicant: | OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS<br>CORP.<br>2951 Ishikawa-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo,<br>Japan 192-8507<br>Phone: (+81) 42-642-2694<br>Fax: (+81) 42-642-2307 |
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| Establishment Registration Number: | 8010047 |
| Manufacturer: | Aomori Olympus<br>2-248-1 okkonoki<br>kuroishi-shi aomori, Japan 036-0357<br>Phone: (+81) 172-52-8543<br>Fax: (+81) 172-52-8515 |
| Establishment Registration Number: | 9614641 |
| 510(k) Submitter: | Gyrus ACMI, Inc.<br>136 Turnpike Rd.<br>Southborough, MA 01772-2104 |
| Establishment Registration Number: | 3003790304 |
| Contact Person: | Christina Flores, RAC<br>Manager, Regulatory Affairs |
| Date Prepared: | May 10, 2020 |
### Device Description
Classification Name: Electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulatory Class: Class II, Product Codes: GEI, LFL Review Panel: General & Plastic Surgery
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Trade Name:
THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw Type
| | | X hand instrument |
|--|----------------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| | Model Name | Device Name |
| | TB-0009OFX | THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw Type X hand instrument |
| | Generic/Common Name: | Ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices |
Ultrasonic and electrosurgical devices
### Primary Predicate Device
| Device name | 510(k) Submitter | 510(k) No. |
|------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|------------|
| THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw<br>(TB-0009OF) | OLYMPUS MEDICAL<br>SYSTEMS CORP. | K151743 |
### Secondary Predicate Device
| Device name | 510(k) Submitter | 510(k) No. |
|----------------------------------------------------|------------------|------------|
| LigaSure Curved, Small Jaw, Open<br>Sealer/Divider | COVIDIEN | K113572 |
# Product Description
THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw Type X hand instrument is intended to be used for open surgery to cut, seal, coagulate, grasp, and dissect.
The THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw Type X hand instrument is provided as a sterile, single use device. The subject device is functional device capable of vessel sealing & cutting, tissue coagulating & cutting, grasping, and dissecting. This device has been designed to seal and cut vessels up to and including 7 mm in diameter, tissue bundles, and lymphatics. This device also has been designed for open ENT procedures in adults.
# Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The basic principle and operational characteristics of the subject device are identical to the predicate device. The proposed THUNDERBEAT Open Fine Jaw Type X Hand Instrument is equivalent to the predicate device in that each device is connected to Surgical Tissue Management System, specifically the ESG-400 Electrosurgical Generator, USG-400 Ultrasonic Generator and THUNDERBEAT Transducer (TD-TB400). Like the predicate device, the subject device activates combined HF Bipolar (FineCoag) output and Ultrasonic output [Seal & Cut mode] simultaneously or only the HF Bipolar output (Seal mode) while grasping vessels, tissue bundles and lymphatics between the Probe and the H electrode in the Grasping section.
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In terms of the design concept of the subject device, the differences from the predicate device are as follows:
- Addition of the Radical Neck Dissection indication
- Removal of generator specific information from indications for use
- Adding resin cover (PEEK) on the H electrode
- Changing a material of H electrode in the grasping section and Sheath cover
A side by side comparison of the subject device and the predicate device is provided below.
| Item | Subject Device | Primary Predicate<br>Device (PD) K151743 | Secondary<br>Predicate Device<br>(PD2)<br>K113572 | Discussion |
|--------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | TB-0009OFX | TB-0009OF | LigaSure Curved,<br>Small Jaw, Open<br>Sealer/Divider | |
| Indicatio<br>ns for<br>Use | The THUNDERBEAT<br>Open Fine Jaw Type X<br>hand instrument is<br>intended to be used for<br>open surgery to cut,<br>seal, coagulate, grasp,<br>and dissect.<br><br>Seal & Cut mode:<br>The THUNDERBEAT<br>Open Fine Jaw Type X<br>hand instrument when<br>used in combination<br>with the Seal & Cut<br>mode is indicated for<br>open, general surgery<br>(including plastic and<br>reconstructive, etc.) or<br>in any procedure in<br>which cutting, vessel<br>ligation (sealing and<br>cutting), coagulation,<br>grasping, and<br>dissection is<br>performed. The device<br>has been designed to<br>seal and cut vessels (up<br>to and including 7 mm<br>in diameter), tissue<br>bundles, and<br>lymphatics.<br><br>This mode is also<br>indicated for open<br>ENT procedure in<br>adults (thyroidectomy | The THUNDERBEAT<br>Open Fine Jaw hand<br>instrument is intended<br>to be used with the<br>Ultrasonic Generator<br>(USG-400), the<br>Electrosurgical<br>Generator (ESG-400),<br>and the<br>THUNDERBEAT<br>Transducer, (TD-<br>TB400).<br><br>Seal & Cut mode:<br>The THUNDERBEAT<br>Open Fine Jaw hand<br>instrument when used<br>in combination with<br>the Seal & Cut mode is<br>indicated for open,<br>general surgery<br>(including plastic and<br>reconstructive, etc) or<br>in any procedure in<br>which cutting, vessel<br>ligation (sealing and<br>cutting), coagulation,<br>grasping, and<br>dissection is<br>performed. The device<br>has been designed to<br>seal and cut vessels (up<br>to and including 7 mm<br>in diameter), tissue<br>bundles, and<br>lymphatics. | The LigaSure™<br>Curved, Small Jaw,<br>Open Sealer /<br>Divider is a bipolar<br>electrosurgical<br>instrument<br>intended to be used<br>with the<br>ForceTriad™<br>energy platform.<br>The instrument is<br>indicated for use in<br>open general<br>surgical procedures<br>where ligation and<br>division of vessels<br>(up to 7 mm in<br>diameter), tissue<br>bundles, and<br>lymphatics is<br>performed, such as<br>urologic, thoracic,<br>plastic, and<br>reconstructive, and<br>including such<br>procedures as<br>bowel resections,<br>gall bladder<br>procedures, Nissen<br>fundoplication,<br>adhesiolysis, etc.<br><br>The device is also<br>indicated for open<br>ENT procedures in<br>adults | The<br>differences<br>between SD<br>and PD are the<br>removal of the<br>specific<br>generator<br>information<br>and the<br>addition of the<br>Radical Neck<br>Dissection<br>indication.<br>The Radical<br>Neck<br>Dissection<br>indication is<br>carried by the<br>PD2. |
| Item | Subject Device | Primary Predicate<br>Device (PD) K151743 | Secondary<br>Predicate Device<br>(PD2)<br>K113572 | Discussion |
| | TB-0009OFX<br>parathyroidectomy,<br>parotidectomy, radical<br>neck dissection, and<br>tonsillectomy) for only<br>ligation (sealing and<br>cutting) of vessels,<br>lymphatics and tissue<br>bundles greater than<br>3mm away from<br>unintended thermally<br>sensitive structures<br>such as nerves and<br>parathyroid glands.<br>Seal mode:<br>The THUNDERBEAT<br>Open Fine Jaw Type X<br>hand instrument when<br>used in combination<br>with the Seal mode is<br>indicated for open,<br>general surgery<br>(including plastic and<br>reconstructive, etc.) or<br>in any procedure in<br>which vessel sealing,<br>coagulation, grasping<br>is performed. The<br>device has been<br>designed to seal<br>vessels (up to and<br>including 7 mm in<br>diameter), tissue<br>bundles, and<br>lymphatics.<br>This mode is also<br>indicated for open<br>ENT procedure in<br>adults (thyroidectomy,<br>parathyroidectomy,<br>parotidectomy, radical<br>neck dissection, and<br>tonsillectomy) for<br>sealing of vessels,<br>lymphatics and tissue<br>bundles greater than<br>3mm away from | TB-0009OF<br>This mode is also<br>indicated for open<br>ENT procedure in<br>adults (thyroidectomy,<br>parathyroidectomy,<br>parotidectomy, and<br>tonsillectomy) for only<br>ligation (sealing and<br>cutting) of vessels,<br>lymphatics and tissue<br>bundles 2-3 mm*1<br>away from unintended<br>thermally sensitive<br>structures such as<br>nerves and parathyroid<br>glands.<br>Seal mode:<br>The THUNDERBEAT<br>Open Fine Jaw hand<br>instrument when used<br>in combination with<br>the Seal mode is<br>indicated for open,<br>general surgery<br>(including plastic and<br>reconstructive, etc.) or<br>in any procedure in<br>which vessel sealing,<br>coagulation, grasping<br>is performed. The<br>device has been<br>designed to seal<br>vessels (up to and<br>including 7 mm in<br>diameter), tissue<br>bundles, and<br>lymphatics.<br>This mode is also<br>indicated for open<br>ENT procedure in<br>adults (thyroidectomy,<br>parathyroidectomy,<br>parotidectomy, and<br>tonsillectomy) for<br>sealing of vessels, | LigaSure Curved,<br>Small Jaw, Open<br>Sealer/Divider<br>(thyroidectomy,<br>radical neck<br>dissection,<br>parotidectomy, and<br>tonsillectomy) for<br>ligation and<br>division of vessels,<br>lymphatics and<br>tissue bundles 2-3<br>mm away from<br>unintended<br>thermally sensitive<br>structures such as<br>nerves and<br>parathyroid glands.<br>The LigaSure<br>system has not<br>been shown to be<br>effective for tubal<br>sterilization or<br>tubal<br>coagulation for<br>sterilization<br>procedures. Do not<br>use the LigaSure<br>system for these<br>procedures. | |
| Item | Subject Device | Primary Predicate Device (PD) K151743 | Secondary Predicate Device (PD2) K113572 | Discussion |
| | TB-00090FX<br>unintended thermally<br>sensitive structures<br>such as nerves and<br>parathyroid glands.<br>The THUNDERBEAT<br>Open Fine Jaw Type X<br>hand instrument has<br>not been shown to be<br>effective for tubal<br>sterilization or tubal<br>coagulation for<br>sterilization<br>procedures, and should<br>not be used for these<br>procedures. | TB-0009OF<br>lymphatics and tissue<br>bundles 2-3mm*1<br>away from unintended<br>thermally sensitive<br>structures such as<br>nerves and parathyroid<br>glands.<br>The THUNDERBEAT<br>Open Fine Jaw hand<br>instrument has not<br>been shown to be<br>effective for tubal<br>sterilization or tubal<br>coagulation for<br>sterilization<br>procedures, and should<br>not be used for these<br>procedures.<br>*1 It should be<br>extended appropriately<br>depending on the<br>operation situation. | LigaSure Curved,<br>Small Jaw, Open<br>Sealer/Divider | |
| Regulati<br>on<br>Number | 878.4400 | 878.4400 | 878.4400 | Same as PD |
| Regulati<br>on Name | Electrosurgical, cutting<br>& coagulation &<br>accessories | Electrosurgical, cutting<br>& coagulation &<br>accessories | Electrosurgical,<br>cutting &<br>coagulation &<br>accessories | |
| Regulato<br>ry Class | II | II | II | |
| Product<br>Code | GEI, LFL | GEI, LFL | GEI | |
| Classific<br>ation<br>Panel | General & Plastic<br>Surgery | General & Plastic<br>Surgery | General & Plastic<br>Surgery | |
| Basic<br>principle | Seal and Cut mode:<br>Activating the<br>Ultrasonic output<br>(generated by the<br>USG-400, Ultrasonic<br>Generator) and the HF<br>Bipolar output<br>(generated by the<br>ESG-400) | Seal and Cut mode:<br>Activating the<br>Ultrasonic output<br>(generated by the<br>USG-400, Ultrasonic<br>Generator) and the HF<br>Bipolar output<br>(generated by the<br>ESG-400) | High-frequency<br>current generated<br>by Covidien's<br>Electrosurgical<br>Generators (such<br>as Force Triad) is<br>delivered to the<br>jaw (electrodes),<br>and coagulate<br>(seal) vessels, | Same as PD |
| Item | Subject Device<br>TB-0009OFX | Primary Predicate<br>Device (PD) K151743<br>TB-0009OF | Secondary<br>Predicate Device<br>(PD2)<br>K113572<br>LigaSure Curved, Small Jaw, Open<br>Sealer/Divider | Discussion |
| | sealing and cutting of<br>vessels, tissue bundles,<br>and lymphatics and<br>cutting and coagulation<br>soft tissue.<br>Seal mode: Uses only<br>the HF Bipolar (ESG-<br>400) energy output<br>which enables vessel,<br>tissue bundle and<br>lymphatic sealing and | sealing and cutting of<br>vessels, tissue bundles,<br>and lymphatics and<br>cutting and coagulation<br>soft tissue.<br>Seal mode: Uses only<br>the HF Bipolar (ESG-<br>400) energy output<br>which enables vessel,<br>tissue bundle and<br>lymphatic sealing and | tissue bundles,<br>lymphatics<br>clamped by the<br>jaw. The internal<br>mechanical blade<br>in the jaw makes<br>the soft tissues<br>divided | |
| Handle<br>shape | hemostasis.<br>hemostat-style body | hemostasis.<br>hemostat-style body | hemostat-style<br>body | Same as PD |
| Tip<br>shape | Probe and H electrode | Probe and H electrode | Jaw | Same as PD |
| Resin<br>cover on<br>the tip of<br>grasping<br>section | Equipped | N/A | Unknown | The resin<br>cover is added<br>on the H<br>electrode. |
| Grasping<br>section | PTFE/SUS630 | PTFE/Aluminum alloy | SUS | The material<br>of the H<br>electrode was<br>changed from<br>aluminum<br>alloy to<br>SUS63. |
| Device<br>performa<br>nce | Performance testing including Bench and Animal testing was conducted in support of the<br>substantial equivalence determination. | | | |
| Reproce<br>ssing | Sterile, for single use…
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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.