K203382 · Jjgc Industria E Comercio DE Materiais Dentarios S.A. · DZE · Mar 15, 2021 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K203382
Device Name
Neodent Implant System-Easy Pack
Applicant
Jjgc Industria E Comercio DE Materiais Dentarios S.A.
Product Code
DZE · Dental
Decision Date
Mar 15, 2021
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3640
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Neodent Implant System is intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, to restore chewing function. It may be used with single-stage or two-stage procedures, for single or multiple unit restorations, and may be loaded immediately when good primary stability is achieved and with appropriate occlusal loading. The GM Easy Pack System is indicated to be used on Neodent implants to provide temporary support for prosthesis structure for up to 6 months.
Device Story
Neodent Implant System-Easy Pack consists of endosseous dental implants, cover screws, and abutments (GM Smart, GM Healing). Implants are surgically placed in the jawbone to support prosthetic restorations. The GM Smart Abutment functions as a scanbody, conventional closed tray transfer, or temporary component for up to 180 days. The system uses a Grand Morse (GM) connection interface. Implants are manufactured from unalloyed titanium (ASTM F67); abutments and screws from titanium alloy (ASTM F136). Devices are provided sterile via Gamma Radiation or Ethylene Oxide. Used in dental clinics by licensed dentists. Output is a stable foundation for prosthetic teeth, enabling chewing function restoration. Benefits include improved oral function and aesthetics for patients with missing teeth.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Performance validated via mechanical testing (torsion, insertion, dynamic fatigue), biocompatibility (cytotoxicity, corrosion, genotoxicity, chemical characterization), sterilization validation (Gamma, EO, steam), packaging integrity (sealing strength, dye penetration, bubble test), and MRI compatibility assessment (ASTM F2052, F2213, F2182, F2119).
Indicated for patients requiring dental implants to support prosthetic devices (artificial teeth) for chewing function restoration. Suitable for single or multiple unit restorations in upper or lower jaw, using single or two-stage procedures. Immediate loading permitted with good primary stability. GM Easy Pack components provide temporary prosthetic support for up to 6 months.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An endosseous dental implant is a prescription device made of a material such as titanium or titanium alloy that is intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw arches to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, in order to restore a patient's chewing function.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls). The device is classified as class II if it is a root-form endosseous dental implant. The root-form endosseous dental implant is characterized by four geometrically distinct types: Basket, screw, solid cylinder, and hollow cylinder. The guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Root-Form Endosseous Dental Implants and Endosseous Dental Implant Abutments” will serve as the special control. (See § 872.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.)(2)
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The device is classified as class II if it is a blade-form endosseous dental implant. The special controls for this device are:(i) The design characteristics of the device must ensure that the geometry and material composition are consistent with the intended use;
(ii) Mechanical performance (fatigue) testing under simulated physiological conditions to demonstrate maximum load (endurance limit) when the device is subjected to compressive and shear loads;
(iii) Corrosion testing under simulated physiological conditions to demonstrate corrosion potential of each metal or alloy, couple potential for an assembled dissimilar metal implant system, and corrosion rate for an assembled dissimilar metal implant system;
(iv) The device must be demonstrated to be biocompatible;
(v) Sterility testing must demonstrate the sterility of the device;
(vi) Performance testing to evaluate the compatibility of the device in a magnetic resonance (MR) environment;
(vii) Labeling must include a clear description of the technological features, how the device should be used in patients, detailed surgical protocol and restoration procedures, relevant precautions and warnings based on the clinical use of the device, and qualifications and training requirements for device users including technicians and clinicians;
(viii) Patient labeling must contain a description of how the device works, how the device is placed, how the patient needs to care for the implant, possible adverse events and how to report any complications; and
(ix) Documented clinical experience must demonstrate safe and effective use and capture any adverse events observed during clinical use.
Neodent Implant System - Temporary Abutments (K191191)
MRI Compatibility for Existing Neodent Implant System (K182620)
Change in the Shelf Life for Neodent Acqua Implants (K193592)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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JJGC Industria e Comercio de Materiais Dentarios S.A. % Jennifer Jackson Director of Regulatory Affairs Straumann USA, LLC 60 Minuteman Road Andover, Massachusetts 01810
Re: K203382
Trade/Device Name: Neodent Implant System-Easy Pack Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3640 Regulation Name: Endosseous Dental Implant Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DZE, NHA Dated: February 11, 2021 Received: February 12, 2021
Dear Jennifer Jackson:
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.
Andrew Steen Assistant Director DHT1B: Division of Dental Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K203382
Device Name Neodent Implant System - Easy Pack
### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Neodent Implant System is intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, to restore chewing function. It may be used with single-stage or two-stage procedures, for single or multiple unit restorations, and may be loaded immediately when good primary stability is achieved and with appropriate occlusal loading. The GM Easy Pack System is indicated to be used on Neodent implants to provide temporary support for prosthesis structure for up to 6 months.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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| <div> <span> <b> ☑ </b> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> <span> ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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# ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
| Sponsor | JJGC Indústria e Comércio de Materiais Dentários SA<br>(dba Neodent)<br>Av. Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira, 3291<br>Curitiba, Parana, Brazil 81270-200<br>Registration No.: 3008261720<br>Owner/Operator No.: 10031702 |
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| Contact Person | Jennifer M. Jackson, MS<br>Director of Regulatory Affairs,<br>Straumann USA<br>E-mail: jennifer.jackson@straumann.com<br>Telephone (978) 747-2509 |
| Date Prepared | 15/Mar/2021 |
| Preparer / Alternate Contact | Mariana Soares Hartmann<br>Regulatory Affairs Analyst<br>JJGC Indústria e Comércio de Materiais Dentários SA<br>E-mail: mariana.hartmann@neodent.com |
# DEVICE NAME AND CLASSIFICATION
| Trade/ Proprietary Name | Neodent Implant System – Easy Pack |
|----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Common Name | Endosseous dental implant<br>Endosseous dental implant abutment |
| Classification Name | Implant, Endosseous, Root-form<br>Endosseous dental implant abutment |
| Classification Regulations | 21 CFR 872.3640, Class II |
| Product Code | Primary: DZE<br>Secondary: NHA |
| Classification Panel | Dental Products Panel |
| Reviewing Branch | Dental Devices Branch |
# PREDICATE DEVICE INFORMATION
| Primary Predicate Device | K163194 | - Neodent Implant System - GM Line, JJGC Indústria e<br>Comércio de Materiais Dentários S.A |
|----------------------------|---------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Reference Predicate Device | K191191 | - Neodent Implant System - Temporary Abutments, JJGC<br>Indústria e Comércio de Materiais Dentários S.A |
| Reference Predicate Device | K182620 | - MRI Compatibility for Existing Neodent Implant System, JJGC<br>Indústria e Comércio de Materiais Dentários S.A |
| Reference Predicate Device | K193592 | - Change in the Shelf Life for Neodent Acqua Implants, JJGC<br>Indústria e Comércio de Materiais Dentários S.A |
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### INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Neodent Implant System is intended to be surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as artificial teeth, to restore chewing function. It may be used with single-stage or two-stage procedures, for single or multiple unit restorations, and may be loaded immediately when good primary stability is achieved and with appropriate occlusal loading. The GM Easy Pack System is indicated to be used on Neodent implants to provide temporary support for prosthesis structure for up to 6 months.
### SUBJECT DEVICE DESCRIPTIONS
- Intended for single use;
- The subject GM Helix Implants are available in diameters of 3.5, 3.75, 4.0 and 4.3 mm and in heights of 8, 10, 11.5 and 13 mm;
- The subject GM Smart Abutments are available in diameters of 3.5 and 4.5 mm and gingival heights of 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5 mm. The GM Smart Abutments can be customized respecting a minimum post height of 4 mm. The GM Smart Abutments are being presented for the first time for FDA's evaluation;
- . All digitally designed copings and/or crowns to be used with the GM Smart Abutments are intended to be sent to Straumann for manufacture at a validated milling center;
- . The subject GM Healing Abutments are available in diameters of 3.5 and 4.5 mm and gingival heights of 1.5, 2.5 and 3.5 mm;
- . Implant and Cover Screw delivered sterile via Gamma Radiation;
- Sterile Abutments provided sterile via Ethylene Oxide;
- The subject implant is manufactured of unalloyed titanium grade 4, according to ASTM F67;
- . The GM Cover Screw, GM Smart Abutment, GM Healing Abutment and the Removable Screw are manufactured in titanium alloy Ti6Al4V-ELI according to ASTM F136;
- The GM Helix Implants, Acqua and Neoporos, the GM Cover Screw and the Healings subject of this submission are exactly the same devices already cleared to market per K163194;
- . The GM Smart abutments, subject of this submission, are new abutments being introduced in this premarket notification;
- . The implant to abutment interface is a Grand Morse (GM) connection.
The compatibility table for both GM Helix implants and GM Smart abutments is presented below (all combinations available within each row):
| Implant Diameter | Implant Length | Abutment diameter | Abutment Gingival Heights |
|------------------|--------------------|-------------------|---------------------------|
| 3.5 mm | 8, 10, 11.5, 13 mm | 3.5 and 4.5 mm | 1.5, 2.5, 3.5 mm |
| 3.75 mm | 8, 10, 11.5, 13 mm | 3.5 and 4.5 mm | 1.5, 2.5, 3.5 mm |
| 4.0 mm | 8, 10, 11.5, 13 mm | 3.5 and 4.5 mm | 1.5, 2.5, 3.5 mm |
| 4.3 mm | 8, 10, 11.5, 13 mm | 4.5 mm | 1.5, 2.5, 3.5 mm |
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# TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTIC COMPARISON TABLES
| | SUBJECT DEVICE | PRIMARY PREDICATE DEVICE | | |
|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Neodent Implant System - Easy Pack System<br>JJGC Indústria e Comércio de Materiais Dentários S.A. | K163194<br>Neodent Implant System - GM Line<br>JJGC Indústria e Comércio de Materiais Dentários S.A. | Equivalence<br>Discussion | |
| Indications for Use | The Neodent Implant System is intended to be<br>surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw<br>to provide support for prosthetic devices, such as<br>artificial teeth, to restore chewing function. It may be<br>used with single-stage or two-stage procedures, for<br>single or multiple unit restorations, and may be<br>loaded immediately when good primary stability is<br>achieved and with appropriate occlusal loading. The<br>GM Easy Pack System is indicated to be used on<br>Neodent implants to provide temporary support for<br>prosthesis structure for up to 6 months. | for GM implants and conventional abutments:<br>The Neodent Implant System is intended to be<br>surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw<br>to provide support for prosthetic devices such as<br>artificial teeth, to restore chewing function. It may be<br>used with single-stage or two-stage procedures, for<br>single or multiple unit restorations, and may be<br>loaded immediately when good primary stability is<br>achieved and with appropriate occlusal loading.<br><br>for GM Titanium Base abutments:<br>Titanium Base Abutment is a titanium base placed<br>onto Neodent dental implants to provide support for<br>customized prosthetic restorations. It is used with a<br>coping and crown, or crown alone, and is indicated for<br>cement-retained single or multi-unit restorations, or<br>screw-retained single restorations. All digitally<br>designed copings and/or crowns for use with the<br>Neodent Titanium Base Abutment System are<br>intended to be sent to Straumann for manufacture at<br>a validated milling center.<br><br>for GM Pro Peek Abutments:<br>The Pro PEEK Abutments are indicated to be used on<br>Neodent implants to provide temporary support for<br>prosthesis structure for up to 6 months. They can be<br>used in one or two stage procedures and also<br>immediate load when there is good primary stability. | Similar<br>Subject devices and predicate devices share the same<br>indications for use. The predicate for the subject<br>implants and cover screw is the GM implants and<br>conventional abutments of K163194. The temporary<br>indication is covered by the GM Pro Peek Abutments of<br>K163194. | |
| Implant-Abutment<br>interface | GM Morse Taper | GM Morse Taper | Identical<br>Subject devices and predicate devices present the<br>same Implant-to-abutment interface. | |
| | SUBJECT DEVICE | PRIMARY PREDICATE DEVICE | | |
| | Neodent Implant System - Easy Pack System<br>JJGC Indústria e Comércio de Materiais Dentários S.A. | K163194<br>Neodent Implant System - GM Line<br>JJGC Indústria e Comércio de Materiais Dentários S.A. | Equivalence<br>Discussion | |
| Implant Design | Conical shape, double threads with trapezoidal<br>profile, rounded apex | Conical shape, double threads with trapezoidal<br>profile, rounded apex | Identical<br>Subject devices and predicate devices present the<br>same design | |
| Cover Screw Design | One end with a slot for the recommended<br>driver/connection and the other end with an<br>interface compatible with the GM prosthetic<br>interface | One end with a slot for the recommended<br>driver/connection and the other end with an interface<br>compatible with the GM prosthetic interface | Identical<br>Subject devices and predicate devices present the<br>same design | |
| Reusable | No | No | Identical<br>The subject devices and the predicate devices are<br>indicated for single use. | |
| Implant Diameter (Ø)<br>(mm) | 3.5, 3.75, 4.0 and 4.3 mm | 3.5, 3.75, 4.0, 4.3 and 5.0 mm | Equivalent<br>Diameter of subject devices is within the range of<br>diameters for the primary and reference predicate<br>devices, so the subject devices do not represent a worst<br>case in terms of performance. | |
| Implant Length (mm) | 8, 10, 11.5 and 13 mm | 8, 10, 11.5, 13, 16 and 18 mm | Equivalent<br>Range of lengths for subject devices is within the<br>range of lengths for the primary and reference<br>predicate devices. | |
| Material | Implant - Titanium grade 4 conforming to ASTM F67<br>Cover Screw - Titanium alloy conforming to ASTM<br>F136 | Implant - Titanium grade 4 conforming to ASTM F67<br>Cover Screw - Titanium alloy conforming to ASTM<br>F136 | Identical<br>Subject devices and predicate devices are<br>manufactured of the same raw material | |
| Surface | Neoporos<br>Acqua | Neoporos<br>Acqua | Identical<br>Subject devices and predicate devices present the<br>same surface | |
| Sterilization Method | Provided sterile via Gamma Radiation to an SAL of<br>1x10-6 | Implant - Provided sterile via Gamma Radiation to an<br>SAL of 1x10-6<br>Cover Screw - Provided sterile via Ethylene Oxide to an<br>SAL of 1x10-6 | Equivalent<br>Subject devices and predicate devices are provided<br>sterile by the same sterilization method.<br>The subject Cover Screw provided along with the Implant<br>is delivered sterile via Gamma Irradiation and when<br>commercialized separately, provided sterile via Ethylene<br>Oxide. Detailed information are provided in Section 14. | |
| | SUBJECT DEVICE | PRIMARY PREDICATE DEVICE | REFERENCE PREDICATE DEVICE | Equivalence<br>Discussion |
| | Neodent Implant System - Easy Pack System<br>JJGC Indústria e Comércio de Materiais<br>Dentários S.A. | K163194<br>Neodent Implant System - GM Line<br>JJGC Indústria e Comércio de Materiais<br>Dentários S.A. | K191191<br>Neodent Implant System - Temporary<br>Abutments<br>JJGC Indústria e Comércio de Materiais<br>Dentários S.A. | |
| Indications<br>for Use | The Neodent Implant System is intended to be<br>surgically placed in the bone of the upper or<br>lower jaw to provide support for prosthetic<br>devices, such as artificial teeth, to restore<br>chewing function. It may be used with single-<br>stage or two-stage procedures, for single or<br>multiple unit restorations, and may be loaded<br>immediately when good primary stability is<br>achieved and with appropriate occlusal<br>loading. The GM Easy Pack System is indicated<br>to be used on Neodent implants to provide<br>temporary support for prosthesis structure for<br>up to 6 months. | for GM implants and conventional abutments:<br>The Neodent Implant System is intended to be<br>surgically placed in the bone of the upper or<br>lower jaw to provide support for prosthetic<br>devices such as artificial teeth, to restore<br>chewing function. It may be used with single-<br>stage or two-stage procedures, for single or<br>multiple unit restorations, and may be loaded<br>immediately when good primary stability is<br>achieved and with appropriate occlusal<br>loading.<br><br>for GM Titanium Base abutments:<br>Titanium Base Abutment is a titanium base<br>placed onto Neodent dental implants to<br>provide support for customized prosthetic<br>restorations. It is used with a coping and<br>crown, or crown alone, and is indicated for<br>cement-retained single or multi-unit<br>restorations, or screw-retained single<br>restorations. All digitally designed copings<br>and/or crowns for use with the Neodent<br>Titanium Base Abutment System are intended<br>to be sent to Straumann for manufacture at a<br>validated milling center.<br><br>for GM Pro Peek Abutments:<br>The Pro PEEK Abutments are indicated to be<br>used on Neodent implants to provide<br>temporary support for prosthesis structure for<br>up to 6 months. They can be used in one or<br>two stage procedures and also immediate<br>load when there is good primary stability. | The Neodent Implant System is intended to be<br>surgically placed in the bone of the upper or<br>lower jaw to provide support for prosthetic<br>devices, such as artificial teeth, to restore<br>chewing function. It may be used with single-<br>stage or two-stage procedures, for single or<br>multiple unit restorations, and may be loaded<br>immediately when good primary stability is<br>achieved and with appropriate occlusal<br>loading. The Neodent Implant System -<br>Temporary Abutments are indicated to be<br>used on Neodent implants to provide<br>temporary support for prosthesis structure for<br>up to 6 months. | Similar<br>Subject devices and predicate devices<br>share similar indications for use. Subject<br>devices present the same indications for<br>use as reference predicate devices<br>(K191191). |
| | SUBJECT DEVICE | PRIMARY PREDICATE DEVICE | REFERENCE PREDICATE DEVICE | |
| | Neodent Implant System - Easy Pack System<br>JJGC Indústria e Comércio de Materiais<br>Dentários S.A. | K163194<br>Neodent Implant System - GM Line<br>JJGC Indústria e Comércio de Materiais<br>Dentários S.A. | K191191<br>Neodent Implant System - Temporary<br>Abutments<br>JJGC Indústria e Comércio de Materiais<br>Dentários S.A. | Equivalence<br>Discussion |
| Intended Use | GM Smart Abutment: Hybrid component that<br>has three functions. It can be used as a<br>scanbody, conventional closed tray transfer or<br>temporary component. With scanbody<br>function, the product is used to transfer the<br>position and orientation of the implants to the<br>digital model (scan) or plaster model<br>(conventional). For use as a temporary<br>component, the GM Smart Abutment is used<br>for temporary rehabilitation (up to 180 days)<br>with screw retrained single-unit protheses.<br>The GM Smart Abutment is only used with<br>implants placed straight (i.e no divergence)<br>and is available in the GM prosthetic interface<br>and must be used only with implants of<br>corresponding interface. | | The Temporary Abutment is used for<br>temporary rehabilitation (up to 180 days) with<br>screw retained single-unit (antirotational<br>abutment) or multi-unit (rotational abutment)<br>prostheses.<br>Temporary Abutments are only to be used<br>with implants placed straight (i.e. no<br>divergence).<br>This product is available in the GM prosthetic<br>interface and must be used only with implants<br>of corresponding interface. | Similar<br>The scanbody and conventional closed<br>tray transfer applications are exempt of<br>registration, so it is not being<br>considered in the comparison. The GM<br>Smart Abutment application as<br>temporary abutment is similar to the<br>Temporary Abutment of K191191. |
| Implant-<br>Abutment<br>interface | GM Morse Taper | GM Morse Taper | GM Morse Taper | Identical<br>Subject devices and predicate devices<br>present the same Implant-to-abutment<br>interface. |
| Reusable | No | No…
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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.