Single Use Hand Switch Monopolar Forceps with Smoke Evacuation, Single Use Hand Switch Bipolar Forceps with Smoke Evacuation, Single Use Hand Switch Monopolar Forceps, Single Use Hand Switch Bipolar Forceps
K210315 · Modern Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Ltd. · GEI · Mar 17, 2022 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K210315
Device Name
Single Use Hand Switch Monopolar Forceps with Smoke Evacuation, Single Use Hand Switch Bipolar Forceps with Smoke Evacuation, Single Use Hand Switch Monopolar Forceps, Single Use Hand Switch Bipolar Forceps
Applicant
Modern Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Ltd.
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Mar 17, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The device is intended to be used as active electrosurgical devices where monopolar or bipolar electrosurgical coagulation is desired during surgery and are intended to grasp, manipulate coagulate selected soft tissue.
Device Story
Active electrosurgical instruments (monopolar or bipolar forceps) designed to grasp, manipulate, and coagulate soft tissue. Devices connect to an electrosurgical generator via cable; deliver electrosurgical current to target tissue. Models CD954 and CD955 include integrated smoke evacuation functionality to remove surgical smoke generated during procedures. Used in hospital settings by clinicians. Forceps are single-use, sterile (EtO), and constructed from stainless steel. Output affects clinical decision-making by enabling precise tissue coagulation and improved visualization via smoke removal, potentially reducing surgical smoke exposure for the surgical team.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing included comparative use on porcine tissue (kidney, liver, muscle) in both cut and coagulation modes per FDA guidance. Biocompatibility testing (cytotoxicity, sensitization, systemic toxicity) performed per ISO 10993. Electrical safety verified per IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-2.
Technological Characteristics
Stainless steel forceps; single-use; EtO sterilized. Rated accessory voltage 2.0kVp. Connectivity via standard electrosurgical cables to generators. Tip sizes 0.1-1.2mm. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, and IEC 60601-2-2.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients requiring electrosurgical coagulation of soft tissue during surgical procedures. No specific age or gender restrictions.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.
Predicate Devices
Olsen Medical SINGLE USE & MULTI USE BIPOLAR FORCEPS / SINGLE USE & MULTI USE MONOPOLAR FORCEPS (K130669)
Modern Medical Smoke Evacuation Fingerswitch, Smoke Evacuation System With Electrosurgical Pencil (K200372)
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March 17, 2022
Modern Medical Equipment Manufacturing, LTD. Mr. Philip Hung QA Manager / Management Representative Unit A, 10/F., Mai Wah Ind. Bldg., 1-7 Wah Sing Street. Kwai Chung, N.T., Hong Kong, China
Re: K210315
Trade/Device Name: Monopolar and Bipolar Forceps (with and without Smoke Evacuation). Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting and Coagulation Device and Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI
Dated: January 04, 2022 Received: January 26, 2022
# Dear Mr. Hung:
We have reviewed vour 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,
Long Chen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
### Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 06/30/2023 See PRA Statement below.
510(k) Number (if known) K210315
#### Device Name
Monopolar and Bipolar Forceps ( with and without Smoke Evacuation)
Indications for Use (Describe)
1. Single Use Hand Switch Monopolar Forceps with Smoke Evacuation (CD954)
The device delivers electrosurgical current to target tissue for coagulation in electrosurgical procedure, with the additional function to facilitate the removal of surgical smoke generated by electrosurgery.
2. Single Use Hand Switch Bipolar Forceps with Smoke Evacuation (CD955) The device delivers electrosurgical current to target tissue for coagulation in electrosurgical procedure, with the additional function to facilitate the removal of surgical smoke generated by electrosurgery.
3. Single Use Hand Switch Monopolar Forceps (CD956) The device delivers electrosurgical current to target tissue for coagulation in electrosurgical procedure.
4. Single Use Hand Switch Bipolar Forceps (CD957)
The device delivers electrosurgical current to target tissue for coagulation in electrosurgical procedure.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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| 1. 510(k) Owner<br>Name: | | Modern Medical Equipment Manufacturing Limited |
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| Address: | | Modern Medical Equipment Mfg., Ltd.<br>Unit A, 10/F., Mai Wah Ind. Bldg.,<br>1-7 Wah Sing Street,<br>Kwai Chung, N.T., Hong Kong, China. |
| Telephone: | | (852) 2420 9068 |
| Fax: | | (852) 2481 1234 |
| Contact person: | | Mr. Philip Hung |
| Position: | | Quality Assurance Manager / Management Representative |
| Email Address: | | philip_hung@modernmedical.com.hk |
| Date of preparation: | | Feb14, 2022 |
| 2. Device | | |
| Device Trade name: | | Monopolar and Bipolar Forceps<br>( with and without Smoke Evacuation) |
| Common or usual name: | | Single Use Hand Switch Monopolar and Bipolar Forceps<br>Single Use Hand Switch Monopolar and Bipolar Forceps<br>with Smoke Evacuation. |
| Classification name: | | Electrosurgical Cutting & Coagulation<br>Device & Accessories |
| Classification number: | | 21 CFR 878.4400 |
| Classification Panel: | | General & Plastic Surgery |
| Product Code: | | GEI |
| Class: | | II |
### 3. Predicate device
3.1 Olsen Medical SINGLE USE & MULTI USE BIPOLAR FORCEPS / SINGLE USE & MULTI USE MONOPOLAR FORCEPS with 510(k) number K130669, cleared Dec 06,2013.
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3.2 Modern Medical Smoke Evacuation Fingerswitch, Smoke Evacuation System With Electrosurgical
Pencil with 510(k) number K200372, cleared Nov 30, 2020.
3.3 Modern Medical Bipolar Forceps with 510(k) number K032327
# 4. Device description
Modern Medical Electrosurgical Monopolar Forceps and Bipolar Forceps have been designed as active electrosurgical instruments to grasp, manipulate coagulate selected soft tissue. These stainless steel forceps are connected through a suitable active electrosurgical cable (monopolar or bipolar) to the specified output terminal of an electrosurgical generator. The forceps are intended for use with rated accessory voltage of 2.0kVp. The forceps are offered sterile (EtQ) and either as with or without smoke evacuation system which include four models, such as CD954, CD955, CD956 and CD957. Please refer it to the item 6, <Indication for use> for the detail of these four models.
# 5. Intended use
The device is intended to be used as active electrosurgical devices where monopolar or bipolar electrosurgical coagulation is desired during surgery and are intended to grasp, manipulate coagulate selected soft tissue.
# 6. Indication for use
- 6.1 Single Use Hand Switch Monopolar Forceps with Smoke Evacuation (CD954)
The device delivers electrosurgical current to target tissue for coaqulation in electrosurgical procedure, with the additional function to facilitate the removal of surqical smoke generated by electrosurgery
# 6.2 Single Use Hand Switch Bipolar Forceps with Smoke Evacuation (CD955)
The device delivers electrosurgical current to target tissue for coagulation in electrosurgical procedure, with the additional function to facilitate the removal of surgical smoke generated by electrosurgery.
# 6.3 Single Use Hand Switch Monopolar Forceps (CD956)
The device delivers electrosurqical current to target tissue for coaqulation in electrosurgical procedure.
- 6.4 Single Use Hand Switch Bipolar Forceps (CD957)
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The device delivers electrosurgical current to target tissue for coagulation in electrosurgical procedure.
# 7. Technological characteristics
Single Use Hand Switch Forceps has substantially equivalent construction and performance as the predicate devices.
# 8. Substantial Equivalence
The technological characteristics and performance testing of the subject and predicate devices are substantially equivalent.
### 1. Table 1: Subject-Predicate Comparison
# Proposed device: Single Use Hand Switch Monopolar Forceps with Smoke Evacuation_(CD954)
| Compared<br>Items | Proposed<br>Device<br>(K210315) | Predicate<br>Device<br>(K130669) | Predicate<br>Device<br>(K200372) | Result | Comments<br>on difference/<br>equivalent<br>evidence |
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| Predicate device: K130669 and K200372 | | | | | |
| Single Use<br>Hand Switch<br>Monopolar<br>Forceps with<br>Smoke<br>Evacuation | Olsen Medical<br>Bipolar and<br>Monopolar<br>Forceps | Single Use<br>Smoke<br>Evacuation<br>Fingerswitch<br>/ Pencil | | | |
| Classification<br>Name | Electrosurgic<br>al, Cutting<br>and<br>Coagulation<br>Accessories | Electrosurgic<br>al, Cutting<br>and<br>Coagulation<br>Accessories | Electrosurgic<br>al, Cutting<br>and<br>Coagulation<br>Accessories | Equivalent | |
| Regulation | 878.4400 | 878.4400 | 878.4400 | Equivalent | |
| Common<br>Name | Single Use<br>Hand Switch<br>Monopolar<br>Forceps with<br>Smoke<br>Evacuation | Single Use<br>Bipolar and<br>Monopolar<br>Forceps<br>Multiple-Use<br>Bipolar and<br>Monopolar<br>Forceps | Single Use<br>Smoke<br>Evacuation<br>Fingerswitch /<br>Pencil | Equivalent | |
| Product Code | GEI | GEI | GEI | Equivalent | |
| | | | | | |
| Intended use | The device is<br>intended to be<br>used as<br>active<br>electrosurgica<br>l devices<br>where<br>monopolar<br>electrosurgica<br>l coagulation<br>is desired<br>during<br>surgery and<br>are intended<br>to grasp,<br>manipulate<br>coagulate<br>selected soft<br>tissue. | The OLSEN<br>Medical<br>Electrosurgic<br>al Monopolar<br>and Bipolar<br>Forceps are<br>intended to be<br>used as<br>active<br>electrosurgica<br>l devices<br>where<br>monopolar or<br>bipolar<br>electrosurgica<br>l cutting and<br>coagulation is<br>desired during<br>surgery and<br>are intended<br>to grasp,<br>manipulate<br>cut or<br>coagulate<br>selected soft<br>tissue. | Monopolar<br>cutting and<br>coagulation in<br>electrosurgica<br>l procedure,<br>with the<br>additional<br>function to<br>facilitate the<br>removal of<br>surgical<br>smoke<br>generated by<br>electrosurgery<br>. | Equivalent | Evidence: IFU |
| Prescription<br>or OTC | Prescription<br>Use | Prescription<br>Use | Prescription<br>Use | Equivalent | |
| Indication for<br>use | The device<br>delivers<br>electrosurgica<br>l current to<br>target tissue<br>for<br>coagulation in<br>electrosurgica<br>l procedure,<br>with the<br>additional<br>function to<br>facilitate the<br>removal of<br>surgical<br>smoke<br>generated by<br>electrosurgery<br>. | OLSENMedic<br>al®<br>Electrosurgic<br>al Monopolar<br>and Bipolar<br>Forceps have<br>been<br>designed as<br>active<br>electrosurgica<br>l instruments<br>to grasp,<br>manipulate,<br>cut or<br>coagulate<br>selected soft<br>tissue. These<br>stainless steel<br>forceps are<br>connected<br>through a<br>suitable active<br>electrosurgica<br>l cable<br>(bipolar or<br>monopolar) to<br>the specified | Monopolar<br>electrosurgica<br>l pencil which<br>delivers<br>electrosurgica<br>l current to<br>target tissue<br>for cutting and<br>coagulation in<br>electrosurgica<br>l procedure,<br>with the<br>additional<br>function to<br>facilitate the<br>removal of<br>surgical<br>smoke<br>generated by<br>electrosurgery<br>. | Equivalent | Evidence: IFU |
| | | output<br>terminal of an<br>electrosurgica<br>I generator.<br>Irradiation | | | |
| Sterility | ETO | | ETO | Equivalent | ETO<br>sterilization<br>validation<br>have done for<br>this device.<br>Evidence: EO<br>validation<br>report number<br>R-EO2011<br>Evidence: IFU |
| Usage | Single Use | Disposable<br>and reusable | Single Use | Equivalent | Evidence: IFU |
| Tip Material | Stainless<br>Steel | Stainless<br>Steel | Stainless<br>Steel | Equivalent | Evidence:<br>Material<br>Technical<br>Data Sheet |
| Size (distal<br>tips) | 0.1-1.2mm | 0.5-1.5mm | 0.5mm | Not<br>Equivalent | Tip Size<br>doesn't<br>increase any<br>risk for the<br>product.<br>Evidence:<br>Simulation<br>test report<br>956MVPE1N-<br>2111123R.<br>Evidence: IFU |
| Packaging | Tyvek Pouch | Tyvek Pouch | Tyvek Pouch | Equivalent | Evidence: IFU |
| Electrical<br>Safety<br>Testing | IEC<br>60601-2-2 | IEC<br>60601-2-2 | IEC<br>60601-2-2 | Equivalent | Evidence:<br>DSS_GZES2<br>00802563702<br>-IEC<br>60601-2-2 |
| Energy<br>delivery | Monopolar<br>electrosurgica<br>I Forceps<br>which delivers<br>electrosurgica<br>I current to<br>target tissue. | Monopolar or<br>bipolar<br>electrosurgica<br>I Forceps<br>which delivers<br>electrosurgica<br>I current to<br>target tissue. | Monopolar<br>electrosurgica<br>I Forceps<br>which delivers<br>electrosurgica<br>I current to<br>target tissue. | Equivalent | Evidence: test<br>report number<br>954MVPE2N-<br>2012196R |
| Rated<br>Accessory<br>Voltage | 2.0kVp | The bipolar<br>forceps are<br>intended for<br>use<br>with a<br>maximum<br>voltage of 500<br>volts while the<br>monopolar<br>forceps have<br>a | 4.5kVp | Equivalent | Evidence:<br>Accelerated<br>aging test<br>report |
| | maximum<br>voltage of<br>2000 volts. | | | | |
| Biocompatibili<br>ty | Non irritant,<br>non sensitive<br>to skin, non<br>toxic to cells | Non irritant,<br>non sensitive<br>to skin, non<br>toxic to cells | Non irritant,<br>non sensitive<br>to skin, non<br>toxic to cells | Equivalent | Evidence:<br>Biocompatibili<br>ty test report |
| Shelf life | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | Equivalent | Evidence:<br>Labeling |
| Target<br>population | All patients,<br>no specific<br>restriction | All patients,<br>no specific<br>restriction | All patients,<br>no specific<br>restriction | Equivalent | Evidence: IFU |
| Where used | Hospitals | Hospitals | Hospitals | Equivalent | Evidence: IFU |
Predicate device: K130669 and K200372
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# Table 2: Subject-Predicate Comparison Proposed device: Single Use Hand Switch Bipolar Forceps with Smoke Evacuation_(CD955)
# Predicate device: K032327
| Compared<br>Items | Proposed<br>Device<br>(K210315)<br>Single Use<br>Hand Switch<br>Bipolar Forceps<br>with Smoke<br>Evacuation | Predicate Device<br>(K032327)<br>Modern Medical<br>Bipolar Forceps | Result | Comments on<br>difference/ equivalent<br>evidence |
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| Classification<br>Name | Electrosurgical,<br>Cutting and<br>Coagulation<br>Accessories | Electrosurgical,<br>Cutting and<br>Coagulation<br>Accessories | Equivalent | |
| Regulation | 878.4400 | 878.4400 | Equivalent | |
| Common<br>Name | Single Use<br>Hand Switch<br>Bipolar Forceps<br>with Smoke<br>Evacuation | Modern Medical<br>Bipolar Forceps | Equivalent | |
| Product Code | GEI | GEI | Equivalent | |
| | | | | |
| Intended use | The device is<br>intended to be<br>used as active<br>electrosurgical<br>devices where<br>bipolar<br>electrosurgical<br>coagulation is<br>desired during<br>surgery and are<br>intended to<br>grasp,<br>manipulate r<br>coagulate<br>selected soft<br>tissue. | The device is<br>intended to be<br>used as active<br>electrosurgical<br>devices where<br>bipolar<br>electrosurgical<br>coagulation is<br>desired during<br>surgery and are<br>intended to<br>grasp,<br>manipulate r<br>coagulate<br>selected soft<br>tissue. | Equivalent | Evidence: IFU |
| Prescription or<br>OTC | Prescription<br>Use | Prescription Use | Equivalent | |
| Indication for<br>use | The device<br>delivers<br>electrosurgical<br>current to target<br>tissue for<br>coagulation in<br>electrosurgical<br>procedure, with<br>the additional<br>function to<br>facilitate the<br>removal of<br>surgical smoke<br>generated by<br>electrosurgery. | The device<br>delivers<br>electrosurgical<br>current to target<br>tissue for<br>coagulation in<br>electrosurgical<br>procedure, with<br>the additional<br>function to<br>facilitate the<br>removal of<br>surgical smoke<br>generated by<br>electrosurgery. | Equivalent | Evidence: IFU |
| Sterility | ETO | Irradiation | Equivalent | ETO sterilization<br>validation have done for<br>this device. Evidence:<br>EO validation report<br>number R-EO2011<br>Evidence: IFU |
| Usage | Single Use | Disposable and<br>reusable | Equivalent | Evidence: IFU |
| Tip Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Equivalent | Evidence: Material<br>Technical Data Sheet |
| Size (distal<br>tips) | 0.1-1.2mm | 0.5-2.0mm | Not equivalent | Tip Size doesn't<br>increase any risk for the<br>product.<br>Evidence: |
| | | | | 955MVPE1N-2111122R |
| Packaging | Tyvek Pouch | Tyvek Pouch | Equivalent | Evidence: IFU |
| Electrical<br>Safety<br>Testing | IEC 60601-2-2 | IEC 60601-2-2 | Equivalent | Evidence:<br>DSS_GZES200802563<br>702-IEC 60601-2-2 |
| Energy delivery | Bipolar<br>electrosurgical<br>Forceps which<br>delivers<br>electrosurgical<br>current to target<br>tissue. | Monopolar or<br>bipolar<br>electrosurgical<br>Forceps which<br>delivers<br>electrosurgical<br>current to target<br>tissue. | Equivalent | Evidence: test report<br>number<br>954MVPE2N-2012196R |
| Rated<br>Accessory<br>Voltage | 2.0kVp | The bipolar<br>forceps are<br>intended for use<br>with a maximum<br>voltage of 500<br>volts while the<br>monopolar<br>forceps have a<br>maximum<br>voltage of 2000<br>volts. | Equivalent | Evidence: Accelerated<br>aging test report |
| Biocompatibility | Non irritant, non<br>sensitive to<br>skin, non toxic<br>to cells | Non irritant, non<br>sensitive to skin,<br>non toxic to cells | Equivalent | Evidence:<br>Biocompatibility test<br>report |
| Shelf life | 3 years | 3 years | Equivalent | Evidence: Labeling |
| Target<br>population | All patients, no<br>specific<br>restriction | All patients, no<br>specific<br>restriction | Equivalent | Evidence: IFU |
| Where used | Hospitals | Hospitals | Equivalent | Evidence: IFU |
| Functionality | With smoke<br>evacuation | Without smoke<br>evacuation | Not equivalent | The smoke evacuation<br>is a features that be<br>added to the forceps to<br>increase convenience<br>of functionality,<br>without altering the<br>intended use or risk<br>profile (relative to a<br>predicate) of the<br>proposed device.<br>Instead, smoke<br>evacuation<br>functionality. |
| | | | | Evidence: Simulation<br>test report.<br>955MVPE1N-2111121F |
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### Table 3: Subject-Predicate Comparison Proposed device: Single Use Hand Switch Monopolar Forceps_(CD956) Predicate device: K130669
| Compared Items | Proposed Device<br>(K210315)<br>Single Use Hand Switch<br>Monopolar Forceps | Predicate Device<br>(K130669)<br>Olsen Medical<br>Bipolar and<br>Monopolar Forceps | Result | Comments on<br>difference/<br>equivalent<br>evidence |
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| Classification<br>Name | Electrosurgical,<br>Cutting and<br>Coagulation<br>Accessories | Electrosurgical,<br>Cutting and<br>Coagulation<br>Accessories | Equivalent | |
| Regulation<br>Common<br>Name | 878.4400<br>Single Use Hand Switch<br>Monopolar<br>Forceps | 878.4400<br>Single Use<br>Bipolar and<br>Monopolar<br>Forceps<br>Multiple-Use<br>Bipolar and<br>Monopolar<br>Forceps | Equivalent | |
| Product Code<br>Intended use | GEI<br>The device is<br>intended to be<br>used as active<br>electrosurgical<br>devices where<br>monopolar<br>electrosurgical<br>coagulation is<br>desired during<br>surgery and are<br>intended to<br>grasp,<br>manipulate<br>coagulate<br>selected soft<br>tissue. | GEI<br>The OLSEN<br>Medical<br>Electrosurgical<br>Monopolar and<br>Bipolar Forceps<br>are intended to<br>be used as active<br>electrosurgical<br>devices where<br>monopolar or<br>bipolar<br>electrosurgical<br>cutting and<br>coagulation is<br>desired during<br>surgery and are<br>intended to<br>grasp,<br>manipulate cut or<br>coagulate<br>selected soft<br>tissue. | Equivalent | Evidence: IFU |
| Prescription or<br>OTC | Prescription Use | Prescription Use | Equivalent | |
| Indication for use | | OLSENMedical® | Equivalent | Evidence: IFU |
| | The device<br>delivers<br>electrosurgical<br>current to target<br>tissue for and<br>coagulation in<br>electrosurgical<br>procedure. | Electrosurgical<br>Monopolar and<br>Bipolar Forceps<br>have been<br>designed as<br>active<br>electrosurgical<br>instruments to<br>grasp,<br>manipulate, cut<br>or coagulate<br>selected soft<br>tissue. These<br>stainless steel<br>forceps are<br>connected<br>through a<br>suitable active<br>electrosurgical<br>cable (bipolar or<br>monopolar) to the<br>specified output<br>terminal of an<br>electrosurgical<br>generator. | Equivalent | |
| Sterility | ETO | Irradiation | Equivalent | ETO sterilization<br>validation have<br>done for this<br>device. Evidence:<br>EO validation<br>report number<br>R-EO2011<br>Evidence: IFU |
| Usage | Single Use | Disposable and<br>reusable | Equivalent | Evidence: IFU |
| Tip Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Equivalent | Evidence:<br>Material<br>Technical Data<br>Sheet |
| Size (distal<br>tips) | 0.1-1.2mm | 0.5-1.5mm | Not Equivalent | Tip Size doesn't<br>increase any risk<br>for the product.<br>Evidence:<br>Simulation test<br>report<br>956MVPE1N-211<br>1123R. |
| Packaging | Tyvek Pouch | Tyvek Pouch | Equivalent | Evidence: IFU |
| Electrical<br>Safety<br>Testing | IEC 60601-2-2 | IEC 60601-2-2 | Equivalent | Evidence:<br>DSS_GZES2008<br>02563702-IEC<br>60601-2-2 |
| Energy delivery | Monopolar<br>electrosurgical<br>Forceps which<br>delivers<br>electrosurgical<br>current to target<br>tissue. | Monopolar or<br>bipolar<br>electrosurgical<br>Forceps which<br>delivers<br>electrosurgical<br>current to target<br>tissue.…
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Learn the FDA Browser
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.