The Myopia Master is an interferometer indicated for measuring the axial length of the eye and is intended as an aid to eye care providers.
Device Story
Myopia Master integrates axial length measurement, autorefractometry, and keratometry into one unit. Device uses Michelson interferometer for axial length; infrared light source and CCD camera for autorefractometry; reflected image analysis for keratometry. Used in clinical settings by eye care providers. User aligns device to patient via joystick and chin/forehead rest; software detects release position to trigger automatic examination. Output includes axial length, refractive power (sphere, cylinder, axis), corneal curvature, white-to-white distance, and pupil size. Data aids eye care providers in patient assessment. Device does not provide diagnostic readouts.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evaluated for electrical safety and EMC (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2) and performance standards (ISO 15004-1, ISO 15004-2, ISO 2265, IEC 60825-1). Software verification and validation performed per FDA guidance. No clinical study data provided for diagnostic accuracy in pathological eyes.
Technological Characteristics
AC-powered slitlamp biomicroscope. Components: Michelson interferometer (880 nm IR SLD), autorefractometer (850 nm IR LED), keratometer (940 nm IR LED), overview camera (CCD). Connectivity: Standalone unit with integrated microcomputer. Software: Moderate level of concern. Sterilization: Not applicable (non-invasive).
Indications for Use
Indicated for measuring the axial length of the eye in patients. Caution: Not for refractive surgery planning (e.g., IOL calculations). Accuracy/precision in patients with ocular pathology (e.g., cataracts, corneal pathology, post-surgical complications) is unknown.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An AC-powered slitlamp biomicroscope is an AC-powered device that is a microscope intended for use in eye examination that projects into a patient's eye through a control diaphragm a thin, intense beam of light.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device, when it is intended only for the visual examination of the anterior segment of the eye, is classified as Group 1 per FDA-recognized consensus standard ANSI Z80.36, does not provide any quantitative output, and is not intended for screening or automated diagnostic indications, is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 886.9.
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OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH % Randy Prebula Partner Hogan Lovells US LLP 555 Thirteenth Street NW Washington, District of Columbia 20004
Re: K202989
Trade/Device Name: Myopia Master Regulation Number: 21 CFR 886.1850 Regulation Name: AC-Powered Slitlamp Biomicroscope Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MXK, HJO Dated: June 3, 2021 Received: June 3, 2021
Dear Randy Prebula:
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 Statement | | |
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510(k) Number (if known): __ K202989_
Device Name: Myopia Master
Indications for Use:
The Myopia Master is an interferometer indicated for measuring the axial length of the eye and is intended as an aid to eye care providers.
Prescription Use _ × (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
AND/OR
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
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### 510(k) SUMMARY
## OCULUS Myopia Master
### General Information
### Applicant:
OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH Müncholzhäuserstr. 29 35582 Wetzlar Germany Phone: +49(0)641 2005-0 +49(0)641 2005-255 Fax:
## Contact Person:
Mr. Eckhard Loh Head of Quality and Regulatory Affairs OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH Müncholzhäuserstr. 29 35582 Wetzlar Germany Phone: +49 (0) 641 2005-0 Fax: +49 (0) 641 2005-255
Summary Prepared: July 13, 2021
## Device Information
| Classification Name: | Device, analysis, anterior segment<br>(AC-powered slitlamp biomicroscope,) |
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| Trade/Propriety Name: | Myopia Master |
| Common Name: | Refractometer |
| Regulation Number: | 21 C.F.R. § 886.1850 |
| Device class: | II |
| Product Code: | MXK, HJO |
## Predicate Devices
OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH, Pentacam AXL (K152311) OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH, PARK 1 (K073508)
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### Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Myopia Master is an interferometer indicated for measuring the axial length of the eye and is intended as an aid to eye care providers.
## Caution:
The measurement values of the Myopia Master are not intended to be used for refractive surgery planning (e.g. IOL calculations)
Only eyes without any ocular disease were evaluated during the clinical study performed for FDA clearance of this device, so it is unknown whether accuracy and precision when used in patients with ocular pathology will yield acceptable results. Users should interpret data cautiously when assessing eyes with ocular pathology (e.g. eyes with cataracts, corneal pathology, or post surgical complications.
## Product Description/Technological Characteristics
The OCULUS Myopia Master integrates the axial length measurement function of the cleared OCULUS Pentacam AXL (K152311) into the cleared PARK 1 device (K073508), which is an ocular device that includes Scheimpflug imaging, autorefractometry and keratometry functionalities.
The Myopia Master combines the following measuring functions in one unit: Axial length, Auto-Refractometer, Keratometer.
### Auto-Refractometer
An infrared light source projects measuring light onto the retina of the eye, from which it is reflected back to the shutter location. Sensitive sensor chips, or charge-coupled device (CCD) cameras then reqister the deviation of the reflected light from the shutter location. The deviation depends on the ametropia. From that, an integrated microcomputer calculates the ametropia in diameter, based on the sphere, cylinder and cylinder axis position.
### Keratometer
To determine the curvature of the cornea, a reflected image of the cornea is captured by a camera sensor. The reflection of test marks and of a ring is used as the reflected image, which allows the central radii of the cornea to be measured.
### Axial length
The axial length of the eye is measured and displayed by a built-in Michelson interferometer.
### White-to-white
The white-to-white is measured by analyzing the overview image at the end of the alignment procedure.
The image of the eye is processed by software. Edge detection provides the transition of the white scleral tissue to darker appearing cornea/iris.
By converting the pixel positions of the detected edges into millimeters, the measured value of the "white-to-white" is achieved.
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## Pupil
The pupil is measured by analyzing the overview image at the end of the alignment procedure. The image of the eye is processed by software. Edge detection provides the transition of the black pupil to brighter appearing cornea/iris.
By converting the pixel positions of the detected edges into millimeters, the measured value of the pupil is achieved.
## Performance Data
EMC and electrical safety of the subject devices were evaluated using the following consensus standards: IEC 60601-1; IEC 60601-1-2.
Testing was also performed in accordance with ISO 15004-1, ISO 15004-2, ISO 2265 and IEC 60825-1 to demonstrate compliance with these standards.
Software verification and validation testing were conducted and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software for this device was considered as a "Moderate" level of concern, since failure or latent flaw could indirectly result in minor injury to the patient or operator through incorrect or delayed information or through the action of a care provider.
## Substantial Equivalence Discussion
As explained below, the Myopia Master is substantially equivalent to other legally marketed ophthalmic devices. Specifically, the Myopia Master is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices PARK 1 (K073508) and Pentacam AXL (K152311).
The Myopia Master has the same general intended use and similar indications, technological characteristics, and principles of operation as the previously cleared predicate devices. Minor differences in the technological characteristics do not raise new questions of safety or efficacy. Bench and Clinical testing demonstrate that the Myopia Master is as safe and effective as its predicate devices. The inclusion of two predicates is appropriate, as all of the devices are generally intended for diagnosis in optometry and cleared under the same regulation 21 CFR 886.1850 addressing AC-powered slitlamp biomicroscopes. As described below, each of the measurements for the Myopia Master device is performed individually and is substantially equivalent in terms of technology, safety and performance to the two identified predicates.
A substantial equivalence chart comparing the similarities and differences between the Myopia Master and its predicate devices is provided below. Bench and clinical testing demonstrate that the Myopia Master is as safe and effective as its predicate devices.
#### 1. Intended Use/ Indications for Use
### Indications for Use Statement for Myopia Master
The Myopia Master is an interferometer indicated for measuring the axial length of the eye and is intended as an aid to eye care providers.
### Indications for Use Statement for PARK 1
The PARK 1 is designed to photograph the eye and take Scheimpflug images of the anterior segment to evaluate the thickness of the cornea. The integrated keratometer measures the
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central radii of the cornea. The implanted ophthalmic refractometer measures the refractive power of the eye.
### Indications for Use Statement for Pentacam AXL
The Pentacam AXL is designed to take photos of the anterior segment of the eye which includes the cornea, pupil, anterior chamber and lens of the eye. To evaluate:
- corneal shape,
- analyze condition of the lens (opaque crystalline lens), ●
- . analyze the anterior chamber angle,
- analyze anterior chamber depth, ●
- . analyze the volume of the anterior chamber,
- analyze anterior or posterior cortical opacity,
- . analyze the location of cataracts (nuclear, sub capsular and or cortical), using cross slit imaging with densitometry,
- . corneal thickness,
- axial length (by optical biometry),
- white-to-white distance.
The Pentacam AXL also performs calculations to assist physicians in determining the power of the intraocular lens for implantation.
The Myopia Master has nearly the same intended use as its predicate devices (to photograph the eye to measure the central radii of the cornea and the refractive power of the eye (from PARK 1) and the axial length (by optical biometry) (from the Pentacam AXL). The capabilities of the device remain the same as its predicate devices, and the device does not provide any diagnostic readouts or information. Importantly, the overall intended use of the device relative to its predicates is not modified. This intended use reflects, in practicality, the manner in which the device can be used as certain measurements are taken. The Myopia Master thus meets the first requirement for establishing substantial equivalence.
#### 2. Technological Characteristics
The Myopia Master combines certain measurement capabilities of the cleared PARK 1 and the Pentacam AXL.
The combination of the predicates' two cleared technologies in one device does not impact the ability of either technology to operate per its separate intended use. The component technologies for the different measurements have already been used for the same purposes for which they are used in the subject device. In particular, the device incorporates the functionality of an autorefractometer, keratometer and Michelson interferometer for axial length measurement in a single device.
Like the PARK 1, the Myopia Master consists of a measuring head which is attached to a control unit on a cross slide to align the device to the patient via joystick by the user. The patient is positioned in front of the device in a chin- and forehead rest. Both devices also use IR LEDs for eye illumination, blue slit lamps as the light source for slit illumination, and a digital CMOS camera as the overview camera.
Minor differences, such as the observation illumination being at 810 mm rather than 840 mm, and the pulse width for axial length measurements being 520 ms rather than 400 ms, do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness because the measurement range continues to be appropriate for the relevant patient group that is to be measured using the device.
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The software for the Myopia Master is based on the software utilized with the PARK 1 predicate device. Additionally, the Myopia Master software includes the ability to measure and display axial length measurement values. The algorithms and functions for measuring, keratometry and refraction determination are unchanged from the PARK 1, while the algorithms and functions for measuring the axial length were adopted from the Pentacam AXL software.
The storage and internal communication functionalities, as well as the input and output options and functionalities, are identical to those included with the PARK 1 software, and the hardware on which the software runs is identical to that in the predicate devices. There are only minor differences in the viewing of the user interface (e.g., color changes). Certain input options have been modified to include both text and symbols.
Thus, no new or different questions of safety or effectiveness are raised by the technological characteristics of the subject device when compared to the predicates. The differences between the subject device and the cleared predicates are minor, and bench and clinical tests have confirmed the safety and effectiveness of the new device in achieving the indications for use.
#### 3. Principles of Operation
Like its predicates, the Myopia Master is intended for eye examination. The Myopia Master combines the Keratometry measurement and autorefractometry measurement functionalities of PARK 1 and the axial length measurements functionality of the Pentacam AXL.
As with the PARK 1, the alignment of the device to the patient is done using an overview camera which records the eye. The images which are recorded are then analyzed by the software. Deviations from the release position of a measurement are displayed in the scan menu of the Myopia Master software. Indicators are displayed for manual alignment of the device. If the software detects the release position, the examination starts automatically.
#### 1. PARK 1 (exempted parameters) and Myopia Master
Other Functions
Keratometer (Class I, 510(k) exempt)
Both the cleared PARK 1 and the Myopia Master determine the curvature of the cornea using a reflected cornea image which is captured by a camera sensor.
The reflections of projected spots and of a ring are in the image are analyzed by image processing. This allows the central radii of the cornea to be determined.
### Autorefractometry (Class I, 510(k) exempt)
Both the cleared PARK 1 and the Myopia Master use infrared light source projections measuring light spots onto the retina of the eye from where it is reflected back to the shutter location. A CCD camera then captures the deviation of the reflected light from the shutter location. The deviation depends on the ametropia.
From that point, an integrated microcomputer calculates the ametropia in D, based on the sphere, cylinder and cylinder axis position.
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#### Pentacam AXL and Myopia Master 2.
## Axial length measurement
Both the Pentacam AXL and the Myopia Master conduct axial length measurements using a builtin Michelson interferometer (optical biometry). The Michelson interferometer is a common configuration for optical interferometry. Using a semi-transparent mirror (beam splitter), the light from an infrared super luminescence diode is split into two perpendicular beams and brought to interfere after successive reflections. Both beams are reflected back towards the beam splitter which then combines their amplitudes interferometrically.
The resulting interference pattern is directed to a photoelectric detector.
## Other Functions
White-to-white (Class I, 510(k) exempt)
The white-to-white is measured by analyzing the overview image at the end of the alignment procedure.
The image of the eye is processed by software. Edge detection provides the transition of the white scleral tissue to darker appearing cornea/iris.
By converting the pixel positions of the detected edges into millimeters, the measured value of the "white-to-white" is achieved.
Pupil (Class I, 510(k) exempt)
The pupil is measured by analyzing the overview image at the alignment procedure. The image of the eye is processed by software. Edge detection provides the transition of the black pupil to brighter appearing cornea/iris.
By converting the pixel positions of the detected edges into millimeters, the measured value of the pupil is achieved.
#### 3. Procedure for Use
The Myopia Master and both of its predicates use a primary examination device to examine and provide data regarding the eye measurements. An embedded computer is used to control the device and to display the measurement results.
#### 4. Conclusion
The Myopia Master has the same intended use as the PARK 1 and the Pentacam AXL and has similar indications, technological characteristics and principles of operation as both predicates. There are minor differences between the Myopia Master and its predicates, however, these differences do not raise any new or different questions of safety or effectiveness, because the new device does not add any technological characteristics that are not present in one or both of the predicate devices that are not interfered with as a result of the other features that are incorporated into the subject device. Furthermore, testing performed to evaluate the device demonstrated comparable safety and efficacy to the predicates. Thus, the Myopia Master is substantially equivalent to the PARK 1 and the Pentacam AXL.
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## Substantial Equivalence Table (Comparing the Technological Characteristics of the Subject Device with the Relevant Predicate Device)
| Device Type | Applicant device | Predicate device |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | | (for exempted parameters) |
| Model | Myopia Master | PARK 1 |
| Manufacturer name | OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH | OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH |
| 510(k) Number | K202989 | K073508 |
| Intended use | The Myopia Master is an interferometer<br>indicated for measuring the axial length<br>of the eye and is intended as an aid to<br>eye care providers. | The PARK 1 is designed to photograph<br>the eye and take Scheimpflug images of<br>the anterior segment to evaluate the<br>thickness of the cornea. The implanted<br>keratometer measures the central radii<br>of the cornea. The implanted ophthalmic<br>refractometer measures the refractive<br>power of the eye. |
| Light source for<br>alignment system | IR LED 950 nm (continuous) | IR LED 950 nm (continuous) |
| | <0.1 mW/cm² (unweighted corneal and lenticular<br>infrared radiation irradiance) | <0.1 mW/cm² (unweighted corneal and lenticular<br>infrared radiation irradiance) |
| | <0.05 W/cm² (weighted retinal visible and infrared<br>radiation thermal irradiance) | <0.05 W/cm² (weighted retinal visible and infrared<br>radiation thermal irradiance) |
| Light source for fixation | White LED (continuous) | White LED (continuous) |
| target illumination<br>(balloon slide background<br>light) | <30 cd | <30 cd |
| Light source for<br>peripheral illumination /<br>Observation illumination | IR LED 810 nm (clocked) | IR LED 840 nm (clocked) |
| | <50 J/cm² (weighted retinal visible and infrared<br>radiation radiant exposure for t=200s) | <50 J/cm² (weighted retinal visible and infrared<br>radiation radiant exposure t=200s) |
| Light source for axial<br>length measurement | IR SLD 880 nm (continuous) | Not included |
| | <0.1 W/cm² (unweighted anterior segment visible and<br>infrared radiation irradiance) | |
| | <0.05 W/cm² (weighted retinal visible and infrared<br>radiation thermal irradiance) | |
| Light source for<br>Autorefractometer | IR LED 850 nm (clocked) | IR LED 880 nm (clocked) |
| | <0.1 J/cm² (weighted retinal visible and infrared<br>radiation radiant exposure) | <0.1 J/cm² (weighted retinal visible and infrared<br>radiation radiant exposure) |
| Keratometer light source | IR LED 940 nm (clocked) | IR LED 940 nm (clocked) |
| | <1x10-5 J/cm² (weighted retinal visible and infrared<br>radiation radiant exposure) | <1x10-5 J/cm² (weighted retinal visible and infrared<br>radiation radiant exposure) |
| Device Type | Applicant device | Predicate device |
| | <1x10-4 J/cm² (unweighted corneal and lenticular infrared radiation radiant exposure) | <1x10-4 J/cm² (unweighted corneal and lenticular infrared radiation radiant exposure) |
| Camera | CCD-Camera | CCD-Camera |
| Display | TFT on control unit | TFT on control unit |
| Image resolution | 640 x 480 pixel | 640 x 480 pixel |
| Measuring points | 600 per image | 600 per image |
| Image size | 4.8 mm x 3.6mm | 4.8 mm x 3.6 mm |
| Power supply | External PSU | External PSU |
| | GSM60B15-P1J Medical power adapter<br>Input: 80- 264 V AC; 47 – 63 Hz<br>Output: 15 V DC, 4 A | GSM60B15-P1J Medical power adapter<br>Input: 80- 264 V AC; 47 – 63 Hz<br>Output: 15 V DC, 4 A |
| Power consumption | 25 W | 25 W |
| Protection class | 2 | 2 |
| Protection type | IP20 | IP20 |
| Applied part type | B | B |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 266 x 538 x 493 – 523 mm | 266 x 538 x 493 – 523 mm |
| Weight | 12,5 kg | 12 kg |
| Device Type | Applicant device | Predicate device |
| | | (for exempted parameters) |
| Picture | Image: Applicant device | Image: Predicate device |
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# Substantial Equivalence Table (Comparing the Axial Length (Biometer) Technological Characteristics of the Subject Device with the Relevant Predicate Device)
| Device Type | Applicant device | Predicate device |
|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | | (for axial length measurement function) |
| Model | Myopia Master | Pentacam AXL |
| Manufacturer name | OCULUS Optikgeraete GmbH | OCULUS Optikgeraete GmbH |
| 510(k) Number | K202989 | K152311 |
| | The Myopia Master is an interferometer<br>indicated for measuring the axial length<br>of the eye and is intended as an aid to<br>eye care providers. | The Pentacam AXL is designed to take<br>photos of the anterior segment of the<br>eye which includes the cornea, pupil,<br>anterior chamber and lens of the eye. To<br>evaluate: |
| | | - corneal shape,<br>- analyze condition of the lens (opaque<br>crystalline lens),<br>- analyze the anterior chamber angle,<br>- analyze anterior chamber depth,<br>- analyze the volume of the anterior<br>chamber,<br>- analyze anterior or posterior cortical<br>opacity,<br>- analyze the location of cataracts<br>(nuclear, sub capsular and or<br>cortical), using cross slit imaging with<br>densitometry,<br>- corneal thickness,<br>- axial length (by optical biometry),<br>- white-to-white distance. |
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| Device Type | Applicant device | Predicate device |
|------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | | (for axial length measurement function)<br>The Pentacam AXL also performs calculations to assist physicians in determining the power of the intraocular lens for implantation |
| Measurement range -<br>Axial length | 14 - 40 mm | 14 - 40 mm |
| Light source for<br>interferometer | IR Super luminescence diode (SLD) | IR Super luminescence diode (SLD) |
| Wavelength | 880 nm | 880 nm |
| SLD-Power for<br>measurement | 0.7 mW | 0.84 mW |
| SLD-Power for<br>alignment | None | None |
| Pulse width | 520 ms | 400 ms |
| IEC 60825-1<br>classification | Class 1 laser product | Class 1 laser product |
| Embedded laser class<br>(not accessible) | 3R | 3R |
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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.