K202437 · Jiangsu Suyun Medical Materials Co., Ltd. · FPA · Mar 25, 2022 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K202437
Device Name
Infusion Sets for Single Use
Applicant
Jiangsu Suyun Medical Materials Co., Ltd.
Product Code
FPA · General Hospital
Decision Date
Mar 25, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5440
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The device is intended to administer fluids from a container to a patient's vascular system through a needle or catheter inserted into the vein. The maximum use time of the infusion sets shall not exceed 24 hours. The intravenous infusion needle should be used for only single dose administration and not to be left in place for more than 2 hours.
Device Story
Disposable gravity-fed infusion set; delivers fluids from container to patient vascular system via needle or catheter. Components include spike (plastic or metal), drip chamber, flexible tubing, roller clamp, injection site, and fluid filter. Operates manually; healthcare provider hangs fluid container, primes line, and adjusts flow via roller clamp. Provides controlled fluid delivery; benefits patient by enabling intravenous therapy. Used in clinical settings; operated by clinicians. Variations include different filter sizes (2, 3, 5, 15um) and configurations (e.g., spike types, filter placement).
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including performance testing per ISO 8536-4, ISO 8536-14, ISO 80369-7/20, ISO 7864, and ISO 9626. Biocompatibility verified per ISO 10993 series (cytotoxicity, sensitization, intracutaneous reactivity, systemic toxicity, hemolysis, thromboresistance, complement activation) and USP standards (endotoxins, pyrogen).
Technological Characteristics
Gravity-fed infusion set. Materials: ABS, HDPE, PVC, Polyisoprene, Stainless Steel 304. Components: spike, drip chamber, roller clamp, injection site, fluid filter (2-15um), luer lock connector. Connectivity: None. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (SAL 10^-6). Standards: ISO 8536-4, ISO 8536-14, ISO 80369-7/20, ISO 7864, ISO 9626, ISO 10993, ASTM F756, ASTM F88, ASTM F1929, ASTM D4169.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring intravenous fluid administration via gravity feed. Contraindicated for use exceeding 24 hours; intravenous needles are for single-dose administration only and must not remain in place for more than 2 hours.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intravascular administration set is a device used to administer fluids from a container to a patient's vascular system through a needle or catheter inserted into a vein. The device may include the needle or catheter, tubing, a flow regulator, a drip chamber, an infusion line filter, an I.V. set stopcock, fluid delivery tubing, connectors between parts of the set, a side tube with a cap to serve as an injection site, and a hollow spike to penetrate and connect the tubing to an I.V. bag or other infusion fluid container.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for pharmacy compounding systems within this classification is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Pharmacy Compounding Systems; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA Reviewers.” Pharmacy compounding systems classified within the intravascular administration set are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of this part and subject to the limitations in § 880.9.
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March 25, 2022
Jiangsu Suyun Medical Materials Co., Ltd. % Diana Hong General Manager Mid-Link Consulting Co., Ltd. P.O. Box 120-119 Shanghai, 200120 China
Re: K202437
Trade/Device Name: Infusion Sets for Single Use Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5440 Regulation Name: Intravascular Administration Set Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FPA Dated: February 22, 2022 Received: February 24, 2022
Dear Diana Hong:
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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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K202437
Device Name Infusion Sets for Single Use
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The device is intended to administer fluids from a container to a patient's vascular system through a needle or catheter inserted into the vein. The maximum use time of the infusion sets shall not exceed 24 hours. The intravenous infusion needle should be used for only single dose administration and not to be left in place for more than 2 hours.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
× Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### K202437 510(k) Summary
- 1. Date of Preparation: 3/22/2022
- 2. Sponsor Identification
# Jiangsu Suyun Medical Materials Co., Ltd.
No.18, Jinqiao Road, Dapu Industrial Park, Lianyungang Economic Development Zone Lianyungang, Jiangsu, 222002, China
Establishment Registration Number: 3003717263
Contact Person: Guangning Xu Position: Management Representative Tel: +86-518-85608151 Fax: +86-518-85608151 Email: quality(@suyunmedical.com
- 3. Designated Submission Correspondent
Ms. Diana Hong (Primary Contact Person) Ms. Ying Xu (Alternative Contact Person)
# Mid-Link Consulting Co., Ltd.
P.O. Box 120-119, Shanghai, 200120, China
Tel: +86-21-22815850, Fax: 360-925-3199 Email: info@mid-link.net
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- 4. Identification of Proposed Device
Trade Name: Infusion Sets for Single Use Common Name: Disposable Infusion Set
Regulatory Information Classification Name: Intravascular Administration Set Classification: II; Product Code: FPA Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5440
- Identification of Predicate Device 5.
510(k) Number: K163160 Product Name: Sterile Single-use Infusion Set
- 6. Indication for Use Statement:
The device is intended to administer fluids from a container to a patient's vascular system through a needle or catheter inserted into the vein. The maximum use time of the infusion sets shall not exceed 24 hours. The intravenous infusion needle should be used for only single dose administration and not to be left in place for more than 2 hours.
#### 7. Device Description
The proposed devices are indicated for the delivery of fluids from a container to a patient's vascular system through an infusion needle under the action of gravity. The proposed devices have 8 different configurations with 4 different filter sizes, and they are provided sterile and single use.
The proposed devices include 32 models. The differences between models are described below:
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| | | Table 1 the differences in components for each model | | | | | | | |
|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|--------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|
| Model | | D3 | D3-2 | D4 | D5 | D6 | D7 | D8 | D9 |
| Component | | D1-3 | D1-3-2 | D1-4 | D1-5 | D1-6 | D1-7 | D1-8 | D1-9 |
| | | D2-3 | D2-3-2 | D2-4 | D2-5 | D2-6 | D2-7 | D2-8 | D2-9 |
| | | D3-3 | D3-3-2 | D3-4 | D3-5 | D3-6 | D3-7 | D3-8 | D3-9 |
| Air Filter | | X | N.A. | X | N.A. | X | N.A. | X | X |
| Protective Cap of Spike | | X | X | N.A. | X | N.A. | X | N.A. | X |
| Protective Cap of Spike<br>(Steel Needle) | | N.A. | N.A. | X | N.A. | X | N.A. | X | N.A. |
| Spike | Spike with Air Filter | N.A. | X | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| | Spike with Drip Tube and Air Filter | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | X | N.A. | X | N.A. | N.A. |
| | Spike (Plastic) | X | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | X |
| | Spike (Steel Needle) | N.A. | N.A. | X | N.A. | X | N.A. | X | N.A. |
| Tee | | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | X | X |
| Pinch Clamp | | X | X | X | N.A. | X | N.A. | X | X |
| Drip Tube | | X | X | X | N.A. | X | N.A. | X | X |
| Drip Chamber | | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Flexible Tube | | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Roller Clamp | | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Injection Site | | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Fluid Filter | | D3: 5um | D3-2: 5um | D4: 5um | D5: 5um | D6: 5um | D7: 5um | D8: 5um | D9: 5um |
| | | D1-3: 3um | D1-3-2: 3um | D1-4: 3um | D1-5: 3um | D1-6: 3um | D1-7: 3um | D1-8: 3um | D1-9: 3um |
| | | D2-3: 2um | D2-3-2: 2um | D2-4: 2um | D2-5: 2um | D2-6: 2um | D2-7: 2um | D2-8: 2um | D2-9: 2um |
| | | D3-3: 15um | D3-3-2: 15um | D3-4: 15um | D3-5: 15um | D3-6: 15um | D3-7: 15um | D3-8: 15um | D3-9: 15um |
| External Cone Lock<br>Connector | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Protector Cap of Lock<br>Connector | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Intravenous Infusion Needle | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
Table 1 the differences in components for each model
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Note: X= the proposed device has this component; N.A. = the proposed device does not have this component
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# 8. Summary of Technological characteristics
| ITEM | Proposed Device | Predicate Device<br>K163160 | Remark |
|---------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| Regulation No. | 21 CFR 880.5440 | 21 CFR 880.5440 | Same |
| Product Code | FPA | FPA | Same |
| Class | II | II | Same |
| Indications for Use | The device is intended to administer fluids from a container to a patient's vascular system through a needle or catheter inserted into the vein. The maximum use time of the infusion sets shall not exceed 24 hours. The intravenous infusion needle should be used for only single dose administration and not to be left in place for more than 2 hours. | The device is intended to administer fluids from a container to a patient's vascular system through a needle or catheter inserted into the vein. | Different<br>Analysis 1 |
| Configuration | Protective Cap of Spike<br>Spike (one plastic spike / one metal spike/ two metal spikes)<br>Multiple air filters, including:<br>Air filter with tubing integrate with plastic spike (model: D3/D1-3/D2-3/D3-3 and D9/D1-9/D2-9/D3-9);<br>Air filter without tubing integrate with plastic spike (model: D3-2/D1-3-2/D2-3-2/D3-3-2 and D5/D1-5/D2-5/D3-5 and D7/D1-7/D2-7/D3-7)<br>Stand-alone Air filter unit (model: D4/D1-4/D2-4/D3-4 and D6/D1-6/D2-6/D3-6 and D8/D1-8/D2-8/D3-8)<br>Fluid Filter near the patient access<br>Drip Chamber integrate with the spike OR,<br>Drip Chamber is several inches below the Spike | Protective Cap of Spike<br>Spike (plastic spike)<br>Air filter without tubing integrate with plastic spike<br>Fluid Filter integrate with the Drip Chamber<br>Drip Chamber integrate with the spike | Same<br>Different<br>Analysis 2 |
| Flexible Tube | | | Same |
| Table 2 General Comparison | |
|----------------------------|--|
| | |
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| | Roller Clamp | | Same |
|----------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------|------|
| | Drip Tube | | Same |
| | Injection Site | | Same |
| | Luer Lock Connector | | Same |
| | Protector Cap of Lock Connector | | Same |
| Operation Mode | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Label/Labeling | Conform with 21 CFR Part 801 | Conform with 21 CFR Part 801 | Same |
## SE Analysis 1-Indications for Use
The proposed device and the predicate device has the same intended use, they are both intended to administer fluids from a container to a patient's vascular system through a needle or catheter inserted into the vein. The intended duration of use is included in the indications for use of proposed device, and it provides safety information for the end user. Therefore, the difference on indications for use does not raise new question on safety and effectiveness of the proposed device.
### SE Analysis 2-Configuraiton
The proposed device and predicate device have the similar configurations (protector cap, spike, air filter, fluid filter, drip chamber, flexible tube, roller clamp, drip tube, injection site and luer lock connector) to achieve the intended use. The differences are mainly in some components structure (spike, air filter, fluid filter and drip chamber) which look different than the predicate device. The detail analysis on components are listed as following:
### Spike:
The proposed device has one plastic spike / one metal spikes, while the predicate device only have one plastic spike. The metal spike of the proposed device is also used to pierce and penetrate the closure of a fluid container, and it facilitates piercing and penetrate because it has lower penetration resistance than the plastic spike. The two metal spikes are applicable to the simultaneous transfusion of two liquid container. In addition, the metal spikes meet the dimensions requirements of closure-piercing device specified in ISO 8536-3.
### Air filter:
The proposed device has Multiple air filters, including: Air filter with tubing integrate with plastic spike; Air filter without tubing integrate with plastic spike and Stand-alone Air filter unit. The predicate device only has Air filter without tubing integrate with plastic spike. The air filter with tubing integrate with plastic spike and Stand-alone Air filter unit play the same role as Air filter without tubing integrate with plastic spike; they are all used to make the air entering the fluid bottle during infusion to maintains a balance of pressure inside of the rigid container. In addition, all of the air filters of the proposed device don't affect the flow rate of proposed device when air entering the rigid container passes through the air filter.
The spike of Stand-alone Air filter unit of proposed device is capable of piercing and penetrating the closure of a fluid container without pre-piercing, which is also meet the requirement of ISO 8536-4.
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# Fluid Filter
The fluid filter of predicate device is within in the drip chamber. The fluid filter of proposed device is near the patient access, this position is acceptable based on ISO 8536-9. The proposed device has four type of fluid filter (2, 3, 5, and 15um filter size) and they are capable of more than 80% latex particle retention. The fluid filters of proposed device meet the fluid filter requirement specified in ISO 8536-3.
## Drip Chamber
The proposed device has drip chamber integrates with the spike OR Drip Chamber being several inches below the Spike. The predicate device's drip chamber only integrates with the spike. The Drip Chamber being several inches below the Spike facilitates the observation of the fall of drops when the liquid container is hung high. In addition, the drip chamber of the proposed device meet the requirement of drip chamber specified in ISO 8536-3.
Based on above analysis, the proposed device and predicate device have the similar configurations to achieve the intended use. The differences that mainly in some components structure (spike, air filter, fluid filter and drip chamber) which look different than the predicate device don't raise new problem on safety and effectiveness of proposed device.
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| Item | Proposed Device | Predicate Device K163160 | Remark |
|--------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| Infusion Set Performance | Conform with ISO 8536-4:2010 | Conform with ISO 8536-4:2010 | Same |
| Needle performance | Conform with ISO 7864: 2016<br>ISO 9626: 2016 | Conform with ISO 7864: 2016<br>ISO 9626: 2016 | Same |
| Needle guage | 21G | 21G | Same |
| Capacity (ml) | 20, 21, 22, 23, 25 | 19, 21, 23 | Different<br>Analysis 3 |
| Patient<br>contact<br>Material | Spike | Acrylonitrile Butadine<br>Styrene (ABS)<br>Polyethylene (PE)<br>Stainless Steel 304 (SUS304) | Spike<br>HDPE |
| | Tee | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | Tee<br>Unknown |
| | Drip Tube | Acrylonitrile Butadine<br>Styrene (ABS) | Drip tube<br>Unknown |
| | Drip Chamber | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | Drip Chamber<br>PVC |
| | Flexible Tube | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) | Flexible Tube<br>PVC |
| | Fluid Filter | Methyl Metha Acrylate ABS(MABS)<br>Polypropylene (PP) | Fluid Filter<br>ABS |
| | External Cone Lock Connector | Acrylonitrile Butadine<br>Styrene (ABS) | External Cone Lock Connector<br>Unknown |
| | Injection Site | Polyisoprene | Injection Site<br>ABS |
| | Intravenous Infusion Needle | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)<br>Acrylonitrile Butadine Styrene (ABS)<br>Stainless Steel 304 ( SUS304) | Intravenous Infusion Needle<br>Unknown |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| BiocompatibilitydD | | | |
| Cytotoxicity | No Cytotoxicity | | No Cytotoxicity |
| Skin Sensitization | No Skin Sensitization | | No Skin Sensitization<br>Different<br>Analysis 4 |
| Intracutaneous reactivity | No Intracutaneous reactivity | | No Intracutaneous reactivity |
Table 3 Safety and Effectiveness Comparison for Infusion Set for Single Use
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| Acute<br>Systematic<br>Toxicity | No Acute Systematic Toxicity | No Acute Systematic<br>Toxicity |
|---------------------------------|------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| Pyrogen | No Pyrogen | No Pyrogen |
| Vivo<br>Thromboresist<br>ance | No Thromboresistance / | / |
| Complement<br>Activation | No Complement Activation / | / |
| Hemolysis | No Hemolysis | No Hemolysis |
| Sterilization | | |
| Method | EO sterilized | EO sterilized |
| SAL | 10-6 | 10-6<br>Same |
| Endotoxin<br>Limit | 20 EU per device | 20 EU per device |
# SE Analysis 3 - Capacity
The proposed device has different total length and difference configuration, so it has different capacity. The slight difference on the capacity between the proposed device and predicate device capacity cannot affect the devices' intended use. Therefore, the difference on capacity will not raise any safety and effectiveness of proposed device.
SE Analysis 4 - Patient contact Material and Biocompatibility
The patient contact materials for proposed device are different from predicate device. However, the biocompatibility test for proposed device was performed on the proposed device and there are two more biological compatibility test items than those of predicate device, Vivo Thromboresistance and Complement Activation. And the test results show there is no adverse effect on the material. Therefore, this difference does not affect substantially equivalence on safety and effectiveness.
- 9. Non-Clinical Testing
Non-clinical tests were conducted to verify that the proposed device met all design specifications as was Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device. The test results demonstrated that the proposed device complies with the following standards:
# Performance Testing
- A ISO 8536-4:2010 Infusion equipment for medical use- Part 4: Infusion sets for single use, gravity feed.
- > ISO 8536-14:2016 Infusion equipment for medical use-Part 14: Clamps and flow regulators for transfusion and infusion equipment without fluid contact.
- > ISO 80369-7:2016 Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications-Part 7: Connectors for intravascular or hypodermic applications.
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- > ISO 80369-20:2015 Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications-Part 20: Common test methods.
- > ISO 7864:2016, Sterile hypodermic needles for single use - Requirements and test methods.
- > ISO 9626:2016, Stainless steel needle tubing for the manufacture of medical devices -Requirements and test methods.
# BiocompatibilityTesting
This device is classified as: Externally communicating, Blood path Indirect, Limited contact ≤ 24 hours.
- A ISO 10993-7:2008, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals.
- > USP <85> Bacterial Endotoxins Test.
- > USP <788> Particular Matter in Injections.
- A ISO 10993-5:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Test for in vitro cytotoxicity.
- > ISO 10993-4: 2017, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 4: Selection of Test for Interation with Blood.
- > ISO 10993-10: 2010, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization.
- > ISO 10993-11: 2017, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity.
- > ASTM F756-2017 Standard Practice for Assessment of Hemolytic Properties of Materials.
- USP <151> Pyrogen Test. >
Sterility, Shipping and Shelf-life:
- > ASTM F88/F88M-15, Standard Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials.
- A ASTM F1929-15 Standard Test Method for Detecting Seal Leaks in Porous Medical Package by Dye Penetration.
- A ASTM D4169-16 Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
No clinical study is included in this submission.
#### 9. Conclusion
The differences between the predicate device and the subject device do not raise any new or different questions of safety or effectiveness. The Infusion Sets for Single Use are substantially equivalent to the Sterile Single Use Infusion Sets K163160 with respect to indications for use, treatment method, and technological characteristics.
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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.