Clever Forehead Thermometer / Clever Medical Forehead Thermometer (Model TD-1241)
Applicant
Taidoc Technology Corporation
Product Code
FLL · General Hospital
Decision Date
Apr 5, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.2910
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Clever Forehead Thermometer/Clever Medical Forehead Thermometer (TD-1241) is an infrared thermometer intended for the non-contact measurement of human body temperature in people of all ages and may be used by medical professionals or by consumers in a home environment.
Device Story
Handheld, battery-powered infrared thermometer; detects infrared energy emitted from forehead (1.2–5 cm distance); converts energy to body temperature via thermopile/thermistor sensing and microcontroller processing; displays results on LCD. Features Bluetooth connectivity for data transmission to mobile apps and PC-based health management systems for trend tracking. Used by medical professionals or consumers in home environments. Output provides temperature readings to assist in clinical decision-making and patient health monitoring.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical accuracy study conducted on 250 subjects across three age groups (infants, children, adults) per ASTM E1965-98. Compared against WelchAllyn SureTemp PLUS model 690. Results demonstrated high correlation with comparator; clinical bias and repeatability were within acceptable limits defined by ASTM standards.
Technological Characteristics
Handheld infrared thermometer; ABS housing/buttons, PC lens/cap. Sensing: IR thermopile and thermistor. MCU: MSP430FG42x0. Connectivity: Bluetooth. Power: 2x 1.5V AA batteries. Standards: ASTM E1965-98 (accuracy), IEC 60601-1 (safety), IEC 60601-1-2 (EMC), ISO 10993-1 (biocompatibility).
Indications for Use
Indicated for non-contact human body temperature measurement in all ages; for use by medical professionals or consumers in home environments.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A clinical electronic thermometer is a device used to measure the body temperature of a patient by means of a transducer coupled with an electronic signal amplification, conditioning, and display unit. The transducer may be in a detachable probe with or without a disposable cover.
Special Controls
(1) Device is not a clinical thermometer with telethermographic functions;
(2) Device is not a clinical thermometer with continuous temperature measurement functions; and
(3) Appropriate analysis and testing (such as that outlined in the currently FDA-recognized editions, as appropriate, of ISO 80601-2-56, “Medical electrical equipment—Part 2-56: Particular requirements for basic safety and essential performance of clinical thermometers for body temperature measurement,” or ASTM E1965, “Standard Specification for Infrared Thermometers for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature,” or ASTM E1112, “Standard Specification for Electronic Thermometer for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature,” or ASTM E1104, “Standard Specification for Clinical Thermometer Probe Covers and Sheaths”) must validate specifications and performance of the device.
Predicate Devices
Caregiver Professional Clinical Thermometer, PRO-TF series (Model PRO-TF300) (K131771)
Reference Devices
WelchAllyn SureTemp PLUS model 690 Thermometer
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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TaiDoc Technology Corporation Jacky Chou Regulatory Affairs Director 6F, No.127, Wugong 2nd Rd., Wugu District New Taipei City, 24888 TWN
April 5, 2022
### Re: K200946
Trade/Device Name: Clever Forehead Thermometer / Clever Medical Forehead Thermometer (TD-1241) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.2910 Regulation Name: Clinical Electronic Thermometer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FLL Dated: March 4, 2022 Received: March 7, 2022
Dear Jacky Chou:
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,
Payal Patel Assistant Director DHT3C: Division of Drug Delivery and General Hospital Devices, and Human Factors OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology 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) K200946
Device Name
Clever Forehead Thermometer/Clever Medical Forehead Thermometer (TD-1241)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Clever Forehead Thermometer/Clever Medical Forehead Thermometer (TD-1241) is an infrared thermometer intended for the non-contact measurement of human body temperature in people of all ages and may be used by medical professionals or by consumers in a home environment.
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# 510(k) Summary
K200946
| Manufacturer | TaiDoc Technology Corporation |
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| Address | 6F, No. 127, Wugong 2nd Rd. Wugu Dist.<br>New Taipei City, Taiwan 24888 |
| Establishment Registration No. | 3004145393 |
| Date Prepared | March 23, 2022 |
| Correspondent | TaiDoc Technology Corporation |
| Correspondent Contact | Jacky Chou |
| Title | Regulatory Affairs Director |
| Phone | +886-2-6625-8188 |
# Submitter information
# Proposed Device Information
| Proprietary name | Clever Forehead Thermometer/Clever Medical Forehead<br>Thermometer (TD-1241) |
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| Common name | Clinical Electronic Thermometer |
| Product code | FLL |
| Classification panel | General Hospital |
| Classification | II |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR §880.2910 |
# Predicate Device Information
| Manufacturer | TaiDoc Technology Corporation |
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| Proprietary Name | Caregiver Professional Clinical Thermometer, PRO-TF series<br>(Model PRO-TF300) |
| Common Name | Clinical Electronic Thermometer |
| 510(k) Number | K131771 |
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### Indications for use
The Clever Forehead Thermometer/Clever Medical Forehead Thermometer (TD-1241) is an infrared thermometer intended for the non-contact measurement of human body temperature in people of all ages and may be used by medical professionals or by consumers in a home environment.
### Device Description
The Clever Forehead Thermometer/Clever Medical Forehead Thermometer (TD-1241) is a handheld, battery powered, infrared forehead thermometer with a non-contact body temperature measuring function. It detects infrared energy emitted from forehead within 1.2 - 5 cm and converts to a body temperature. This device can be used on people of all ages by medical professionals and consumers in a home environment. The final measured temperature will be displayed on the LCD screen of the device. The users can transmit temperature results from the Clever Forehead Thermometer/Clever Medical Forehead Thermometer to Healthy Check on their mobile devices and Health care management system on pc via Bluetooth. The Healthy check and Health care management system provide an overview of users record with historical data and trend graph.
# Principle of Operation
The thermometer measures temperature by reading infrared radiation emitting from the forehead and converts it into a temperature value.
# Comparison to the Predicate
The similarities and differences between the predicate and proposed devices are summarized in Table 1 below.
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| Characteristic | Predicate device: | Proposed device: | Comparison | | |
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| Indications for use | Caregiver Professional<br>Clinical Thermometer,<br>PRO-TF series (Model<br>PRO-TF300) (K131771) | Clever Forehead<br>Thermometer/Clever<br>Medical Forehead<br>Thermometer (K200946) | Similar | | |
| | Caregiver Professional<br>Clinical Thermometer is an<br>infrared thermometer<br>intended for the<br>measurement of human<br>body temperature in people<br>of all ages without contact<br>to the body and may be<br>used by medical<br>professionals or by<br>consumers in a home<br>environment. | The Clever Forehead<br>Thermometer/Clever<br>Medical Forehead<br>Thermometer (TD-1241) is<br>an infrared thermometer<br>intended for the non-contact<br>measurement of human<br>body temperature in people<br>of all ages and may be used<br>by medical professionals or<br>by consumers in a home<br>environment. | | | |
| | Components | Power button, temperature<br>measurement button,<br>scanner, 4 side buttons,<br>protective cap,<br>microcontroller, and LCD | | Power button, temperature<br>measurement button,<br>scanner, 4 side buttons,<br>protective cap,<br>microcontroller, LCD, and<br>Bluetooth module | Different |
| | Features | Temperatrue measurement<br><br>Memory feature (10 sets)<br><br>3 Measurement modes | | Temperatrue measurement<br><br>Memory feature (30 sets)<br><br>3 Measurement modes<br><br>Bluetooth<br><br>Apps for data transfer | Different |
| | Characteristic | Predicate device: | | Proposed device: | Comparison |
| | | Caregiver Professional<br>Clinical Thermometer,<br>PRO-TF series (Model<br>PRO-TF300) (K131771) | | Clever Forehead<br>Thermometer/Clever<br>Medical Forehead<br>Thermometer (K200946) | |
| Principles of<br>operation | Temperatures of a subject<br>and environment are sensed<br>by the thermopile and<br>thermistor respectively, then<br>temperature is transduced<br>into electrical signal and<br>feed to analog signal<br>amplification circuit. The<br>micro-controler consists of<br>ADC (analog to digital<br>signal converter) to process<br>the signals from the<br>amplification circuit, Then,<br>through mathematical<br>process, and the LCD<br>displays the temperature<br>reading on a screen. | Temperatures of a subject<br>and environment are sensed<br>by the thermopile and<br>thermistor respectively, then<br>temperature is transduced<br>into electrical signal and<br>feed to analog signal<br>amplification circuit. The<br>micro-controler consists of<br>ADC (analog to digital<br>signal converter) to process<br>the signals from the<br>amplification circuit, Then,<br>through mathematical<br>process, and the LCD<br>displays the temperature<br>reading on a screen. | Identical | | |
| MCU | The MSP430FG42x0 is a<br>microcontroller<br>configuration with a 16-bit<br>timer, a high-performance<br>16-bit sigma-delta A/D<br>converter, 12-bit D/A<br>converter, two configurable<br>operational amplifiers, 32<br>I/O pins, and a liquid crystal<br>display driver. | The MSP430FG42x0 is a<br>microcontroller<br>configuration with a 16-bit<br>timer, a high-performance<br>16-bit sigma-delta A/D<br>converter, 12-bit D/A<br>converter, two configurable<br>operational amplifiers, 32<br>I/O pins, and a liquid crystal<br>display driver. | Identical | | |
| Characteristic | Predicate device: | Proposed device: | Comparison | | |
| Materials | Caregiver Professional<br>Clinical Thermometer,<br>PRO-TF series (Model<br>PRO-TF300) (K131771) | Clever Forehead<br>Thermometer/Clever<br>Medical Forehead<br>Thermometer (K200946) | Identical | | |
| | User contacting materials<br>include ABS (device<br>housing, power button,<br>swithes), PC(lens &<br>protective head cap). | User contacting materials<br>include ABS (device<br>housing, power button,<br>swithes), PC(lens,<br>protective head cap). | | | |
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| Performance | Meets ASTM E 1965:2016 | Meets ASTM E 1965 | Identical | | |
| Electrical Safety | Meets EN 60601-1:2014 | Meets IEC 60601-1 | Identical | | |
| EMC | Meets IEC 60601-1-2:2014 | Meets IEC 60601-1-2 | Identical | | |
| Measurement time | 1 second | 1 second | Identical | | |
| Measurement distance | 1.2 cm – 5 cm | 1.2 cm – 5 cm | Identical | | |
| Reference body site | Rectal for < 3 years old | Rectal for < 3 years old | Identical | | |
| | Oral for > 3 years old | Oral for > 3 years old | | | |
| Mode of operation | Adjusted mode | Adjusted mode | Identical | | |
| | | | | | |
| Weight | 83 g | 83 g | Identical | | |
| Memory/storage | 32kb +256b flash memory | 32kb +256b flash memory | Identical | | |
| | 256b ram | 256b ram | | | |
| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-1 | ISO 10993-1 | Identical surface material | | |
| Probe cover | Yes | Yes | Identical | | |
| Sensor | IR Thermopile sensor | IR Thermopile sensor | Identical | | |
| Dimension (mm) | 150 (L) x 48.48 (W) x<br>55.16 (H) | 150 (L) x 48.48 (W) x<br>55.16 (H) | Identical | | |
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| Characteristic | Predicate device:<br>Caregiver Professional<br>Clinical Thermometer,<br>PRO-TF series (Model<br>PRO-TF300) (K131771) | Proposed device:<br>Clever Forehead<br>Thermometer/Clever<br>Medical Forehead<br>Thermometer (K200946) | Comparison | | |
| Display<br>Resolution | 0.1 °F /0.1°C | 0.1 °F /0.1°C | Identical | | |
| Measurement<br>unit | °F or °C | °F or °C | Identical | | |
| Ambient<br>operation<br>condition | 50°F to 104°F (10°C to<br>40°C) | 50°F to 104°F (10°C to<br>40°C) | Identical | | |
| Meter storage/<br>transportation<br>condition | -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to<br>60°C) | -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to<br>60°C) | Identical | | |
| Measurement<br>range | Forehead:<br>94°F to 108°F (34.4°C to<br>42.2°C) | Forehead:<br>71.6°F to 111.2°F (22°C to<br>44°C) | Different | | |
| | Ambient:<br>50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40<br>°C) | Ambient:<br>50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40<br>°C) | Identical | | |
| HI/LO Indicator | Forehead:<br>• ≤94°F (34.4°C) LCD<br>Display LO<br>• ≥108°F(42.2°C) LCD<br>Display HI<br>Surface: | Forehead:<br>• ≤94°F (34.4°C) LCD<br>Display LO<br>• ≥108°F(42.2°C) LCD<br>Display HI<br>Surface: | Identical | | |
| | • < 32°F (0°C) LCD<br>Display LO<br>• > 140°F (60°C) LCD<br>Display HI | • < 32°F (0°C) LCD<br>Display LO<br>• > 140°F (60°C) LCD<br>Display HI | Identical | | |
| Characteristic | Predicate device:<br>Caregiver Professional<br>Clinical Thermometer,<br>PRO-TF series (Model<br>PRO-TF300) (K131771) | Proposed device:<br>Clever Forehead<br>Thermometer/Clever<br>Medical Forehead<br>Thermometer (K200946) | Comparison | | |
| Accuracy<br>(Forehead) | $±0.4°F (±0.2°C) from96.8°F to 102.2°F (36°C to39°C)$ $±0.5°F (±0.3°C) for therange of71.6°F to 96.7°F (22°C to35.9°C) or 102.3°F to108.5°F (39.1°C to 42.5°C)$ | $±0.4°F (±0.2°C) from96.8°F to 102.2°F (36°C to39°C)$ $±0.5°F (±0.3°C) for therange ofless than 36 °C (96.8°F) or greater than 39 °C(102.2 °F)$ | Similar | | |
| Power source | 2 x 1.5V AA batteries | 2 x 1.5V AA batteries | Identical | | |
| Time to Power<br>saving | 30 Seconds | 30 Seconds | Identical | | |
| Signal output<br>and display | LCD, Buzzer | LCD, Buzzer, Bluetooth | Different | | |
# Table 1: Comparison between the Predicate and Proposed Device
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# Substantial Equivalent Discussion
#### . Indications for use
Indications for use of the Clever Forehead Thermometer/Clever Medical Forehead Thermometer (TD-1241) is similar to its predicate device. The without contact is rephrased to non-contact for more precise wording. No new safety and effectiveness questions were raised.
#### . Components
The modified device has an added Bluetooth module. ES and EMC testing as well as function validation has been implemented to ensure the safety or effectiveness of the device is unaffected. The difference does not raise new safety or effectiveness questions.
#### . Features
The Clever Forehead Thermometer/Clever Medical Forehead Thermometer (TD-1241) increases the memory storage limit to 30 temperature readings and added a Bluetooth transfer function. The Clever Forehead Thermometer/Clever Medical Forehead Thermometer (TD-1241) uses the identical memory component, 32kb +256b flash memory 256b ram, as its predicate device. Both the Bluetooth and the memory features have been validated and tested in ES and EMC to ensure the safety or effectiveness of the device.
An additional application feature is added for Bluetooth data transfer. The application has been verified and validated to ensure the safety or effectiveness of the device is unaffected.
#### . Measurement range and Accuracy
The measurement range and accuracy comply with the ASTM E1965-98 (2016) standards. Laboratory test was conducted, and the test results met the requirements. The difference does not raise new safety and effectiveness questions.
#### . Signal output and display
Bluetooth signal output is added to the Clever Forehead Thermometer/Clever Medical Forehead Thermometer (TD-1241). The device has been validated and tested in ES and EMC to ensure the Bluetooth signal output does not raised safety or effectiveness issue for the device.
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# Non-clinical and performance testing
The entire Hazard Analysis for the Clever Forehead Thermometer/Clever Medical Forehead Thermometer was evaluated to identify all the risks / hazards that could be affected by the modifications to the Clever Forehead Thermometer/Clever Medical Forehead Thermometer. These risks were mitigated using planned measures that included testing to recognized FDA consensus standards. Changes in software were verified and validated using the software development process. The following table, which includes a summary of non-clinical testing data conducted according to FDA recognized consensus standards, is provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination:
| Test report | Performance Standard |
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| Electromagnetic<br>compatibility (EMC) | • IEC 60601-1-2:2014, Medical electrical equipment -- Part 1-2: General<br>requirements for basic safety and essential performance -- Collateral<br>Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances -- Requirements and tests |
| Electrical Safety | • IEC 60601-1:2014, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1: General<br>requirements for basic safety and essential performance<br>• IEC 60601-1-11:2015, Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-11:<br>General requirements for basic safety and essential performance -<br>Collateral Standard: Requirements for medical electrical equipment and<br>medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment |
| Laboratory accuracy | • ASTM E1965-98:2016, Standard Specification for Infrared<br>Thermometers for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature |
| Clinical accuracy | • ASTM E1965-98:2016, Standard Specification for Infrared<br>Thermometers for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature |
| Storage stability | • ASTM E1965-98:2016, Standard Specification for Infrared<br>Thermometers for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature |
| Shock test | • ASTM E1965-98:2016, Standard Specification for Infrared<br>Thermometers for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature |
| Cleaning procedure | • ASTM E1965-98:2016, Standard Specification for Infrared<br>Thermometers for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature |
| Risk management<br>report | • ISO 14971, Medical devices - Applications of risk management to<br>medical devices |
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| Biocompatibility | ISO 10993-1, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process |
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| Software and<br>Cybersecurity | IEC 62304, Medical device software - Software life cycle processes ISO/IEC 12207, Systems and software engineering Software life cycle processes Software verification and validation test according to the requirements of the FDA "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices (May 11, 2005)" Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices, October 2018. |
# Clinical Testing
A clinical accuracy testing evaluated 250 subjects which were performed on the following three age groups: infants (newborn to one vear), children (greater than one to five years), and adults (greater than five years old) in accordance with ASTM standard (E1965-98) to compare the Clever Forehead Thermometer/Clever Medical Forehead Thermometer with the comparator method (WelchAllyn SureTemp PLUS model 690 Thermometer). This clinical accuracy study demonstrated that the temperatures obtained with the Clever Forehead Thermometer/Clever Medical Forehead Thermometer were highly related when compared to the comparator method. The clinical bias with stated uncertainty and clinical repeatability as defined in the ASTM standard (E1965-98) were within clinical acceptability.
# Conclusion
The intended use of the subject device, the Clever Forehead Thermometer/Clever Medical Forehead Thermometer, is identical to that of the predicate device, the Caregiver Professional Clinical Thermometer, PRO-TF series (Model PRO-TF300), and a risk analysis was performed to identify risks associated with the device modifications. Verification tests have been performed to demonstrate that the identified risks have been mitigated. The testing and analysis demonstrate that the subject device is substantially equivalent to the predicate device
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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.