The infusion set is indicated for subcutaneous infusion of insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Refer to the Medtronic insulin pump user guide for a list of compatible insulins and infusion sets. The Medtronic Extended infusion set is indicated for subcutaneous infusion of medication administered by an external pump. The infusion set is indicated for single use.
Device Story
Sterile, single-use subcutaneous infusion set; includes 90-degree soft cannula and preloaded insertion device with automatic needle retraction. Connects to external insulin pump via tubing connector. Insertion needle and cannula remain hidden from user before, during, and after insertion to prevent needle stick injuries. Designed for up to 7-day wear. Used by patients or caregivers in home or clinical settings. Healthcare providers select insertion sites based on adipose tissue availability and patient mobility. Output is continuous subcutaneous medication delivery; device performance affects glycemic control in patients using insulin pumps.
Clinical Evidence
Prospective, non-randomized, single-arm multi-center study (n=240 subjects). Subjects used Medtronic 670G insulin system with 12 infusion sets each, worn for up to 7 days. Primary endpoint: rate of infusion set failure due to unexplained hyperglycemia. Results: 0.13% failure rate for Humalog (upper CL 0.51%) and 0.41% for Novolog (upper CL 1.00%), both meeting the 20% threshold. Survival rate at day 7 was 74.8% overall. Adverse events included severe hyperglycemia and skin infections; no SADE or UADE reported.
Technological Characteristics
Sterile, non-pyrogenic, single-use subcutaneous infusion set. Features 90-degree soft cannula and automatic needle retraction mechanism. Materials evaluated per ISO 10993-1. Sterilization via ethylene oxide (ISO 11135). Tubing lengths: 46, 60, 80, 110 cm. Designed for 7-day wear. No electronic components; no wireless transmission or software-based data processing.
Indications for Use
Indicated for subcutaneous insulin infusion in patients with diabetes mellitus using an external pump. For single use only. Contraindicated for intravenous infusion or use with blood/blood products.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intravascular administration set is a device used to administer fluids from a container to a patient's vascular system through a needle or catheter inserted into a vein. The device may include the needle or catheter, tubing, a flow regulator, a drip chamber, an infusion line filter, an I.V. set stopcock, fluid delivery tubing, connectors between parts of the set, a side tube with a cap to serve as an injection site, and a hollow spike to penetrate and connect the tubing to an I.V. bag or other infusion fluid container.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for pharmacy compounding systems within this classification is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Pharmacy Compounding Systems; Final Guidance for Industry and FDA Reviewers.” Pharmacy compounding systems classified within the intravascular administration set are exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of this part and subject to the limitations in § 880.9.
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### 510(k) SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENCE DETERMINATION
### DECISION SUMMARY
### INSTRUMENT ONLY
### I Background Information:
### A 510(k) Number
K210544
### B Applicant
Unomedical a/s
### C Proprietary and Established Names
Medtronic Extended infusion set
### D Regulatory Information
| Product Code(s) | Classification | Regulation Section | Panel |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FPA | Class II | 21 CFR 880.5440 - Intravascular administration set | General Hospital |
### II Submission/Device Overview:
### A Purpose for Submission:
New Device
### B Type of Test:
Not applicable
Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
www.fda.gov
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### III Intended Use/Indications for Use:
#### A Intended Use(s):
The infusion set is indicated for subcutaneous infusion of insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Refer to the Medtronic insulin pump user guide for a list of compatible insulins and infusion sets.
#### B Indication(s) for Use:
The Medtronic Extended infusion set is indicated for subcutaneous infusion of medication administered by an external pump. The infusion set is indicated for single use.
#### C Special Conditions for Use Statement(s):
Rx - For Prescription Use Only
The infusion set is indicated for subcutaneous use only. Do not use the infusion set for intravenous infusion. Do not use the infusion set with blood or blood products.
The infusion set may be worn for a maximum of seven days, or according to the insulin labeling, whichever duration is shorter.
If the infusion set is being used for the first time, do the first set-up in the presence of a healthcare professional.
### IV Device Description:
The Medtronic Extended infusion set manufactured by Unomedical a/s is a sterile, non-pyrogenic, single use subcutaneous infusion set which includes a 90-degree soft cannula. It is delivered ready to use in a pre-loaded insertion device with automatic needle retraction. The infusion set is indicated for subcutaneous infusion of insulin administered by an external pump in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. Users should refer to Medtronic insulin pump user guide for a list of complete insulins and infusion sets.
The insertion needle and soft cannula of the Medtronic Extended infusion set are not accessible to the user before, during and after insertion of the soft cannula. This feature is intended prevent needle stick injuries as the device does not require loading with the needle by the user. The needle is then automatically retracted after use.
The device is comprised of two main components: the serter (which includes a release button, a cover, and a protective cap for the base) and the administration set (which includes a protective cap for connector, a connection with connection needle, extruded tube, fixation tape, and the tubing connector).
The Medtronic Extended infusion set is designed to be used with a Medtronic Insulin infusion pump for up to 7 days.
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| Modes of Operation | Yes | No |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Does the applicant's device contain the ability to transmit data to a computer, webserver, or mobile device? | ☑ | ☐ |
| Does the applicant's device transmit data to a computer, webserver, or mobile device using wireless transmission? | ☐ | ☑ |
| **Software** | | |
| FDA has reviewed applicant's Hazard Analysis and software development processes for this line of product types. | ☑ | ☐ |
# V Substantial Equivalence Information:
A Predicate Device Name(s): MiniMedTM MioTM Advance Infusion Sets
B Predicate 510(k) Number(s): K173879
C Comparison with Predicate(s):
| Device & Predicate Device(s): | K210544 | K173879 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Device Trade Name | Medtronic Extended infusion set | MiniMed™ Mio™ Advance Infusion Sets |
| **General Device Characteristic Similarities** | | |
| Intended Use/Indications For Use | The infusion set is indicated for the subcutaneous infusion of medication from an external pump. | Same |
| Mechanism of Action | The infusion set is an infusion administration set, connecting to a reservoir/infusion pump and inserted in the subcutaneous tissue of a user. | Same |
| Device components | Serter and administration set | Same |
| **General Device Characteristic Differences** | | |
| Shelf Life | 2 years | 3 years |
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| General Device Characteristic Differences | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tubing Inner Diameter Outer Diameter | 0.406 mm, 1.52 mm | 0.385 mm, 1.50 mm |
| Tubing Length | 46, 60, 80, 110 cm | 46, 60, 110 cm |
| Time of Use | Up to 168 hours (7 days) | Up to 72 hours (3 days) |
# VI Standards/Guidance Documents Referenced:
ISO 10993-7:2008, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 7: Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Residual
ISO 11135:2014, Sterilization of health care products – Ethylene oxide – Part 1: Requirements for development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
ISO 11737-1:2018, Sterilization of medical devices – Microbiological methods – Part 1: Determination of a population of microorganisms on products
ISO 11737-2:2019, Sterilization of medical devices – Microbiological methods – Part 2: Test of sterility performed in the definition, validation, and maintenance of a sterilization process
ASTM F1980-16: 2016, Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices
EN 556-1:2001 & EN556-1/AC:2006, “Sterilization of medical devices – Requirements for medical devices to be designated “Sterile”- Part 1: Requirements for terminally sterilized medical devices”
EN ISO 11138-1: 2017, “Sterilization of heath care products – Biological indicators – Part 1: General Requirements”
EN ISO 11138-2: 2017, “Sterilization of heath care products – Biological indicators – Part 2: Biological indicators for ethylene oxide sterilization processes”
ISO 11607-1:2019, Packaging for Terminally Sterilized Medical Devices – Part 1: Requirements for Materials, Sterile Barrier Systems and Packaging Systems
ISO 11607-2:2019, Packaging for Terminally Sterilized Medical Devices – Part 2: Validation Requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes
ISO 15223-1:2016, Medical devices – Symbols to be used with medical devices labels, labeling, and information to be supplied – Part 1: General requirements
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EN ISO 10993-1:2018 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 1: Evaluation and Testing
ISO 10993-3:2014, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 3: Tests for Genotoxicity, Carcinogenicity and Reproductive Toxicity
ISO 10993-4:2017, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 4: Selection of Tests for Interactions with Blood
ISO 10993-5:2009, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 5: Tests for in-vitro Cytotoxicity
ISO 10993-6:2016, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 6: Tests for Local Effects after Implantation
EN ISO 10993-7:2008 & EN ISO 10993-7/AC:2009, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals
ISO 10993-10:2010, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 10: Tests for Irritation and Skin Sensitization
EN ISO 10993-11:2017, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity
ISO 10993-12:2012, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 12: Sample Preparation and Reference Materials
ISO 10993-17:2002, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 17: Establishment of Allowable Limits for Leachable Substances
EN ISO 10993-18:2009, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 18: Chemical characterization of materials
EN ISO 8536-8:2015 Infusion equipment for medical use – Part 4: Infusion sets for single use, gravity feed
ISO 8536-9:2015 Infusion Equipment for Medical Use – Part 9: Fluid Lines for Single Use with Pressure Infusion Equipment
ASTM D4169-16 – Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems
IEC 62366-1:2015/AC, “Medical devices – Part 1: Application of usability engineering to medical devices”
ISO 14971:2019, Medical devices – Application of risk management to medical devices.
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# VII Performance Characteristics (if/when applicable):
# A Analytical Performance:
The following analytical performance tests were conducted:
# 1. Functional tests
- Leak/Tightness
- Flow (Occlusion)
- Tensile tests of introducer needle from needle hub, tubing connections, soft cannula from Fluid Part assembly, adhesive tape from base, connector from base, connector needle from connector
- Strength tests of Fluid Part assembly from base assembly, base assembly from cylinder, serter activation force (intended and unintended), disassembly of cylinder from cover
- Serter functionality tests
# 2. Packaging tests:
- Dynamic and Visual Peel Test
- Print on Packaging and labelling
# 3. Transportation Tests:
- Transportation tests general
# 4. Compatibility Tests:
- Drug and Device Compatibility
# 5. Dimensional Tests:
- Distance soft cannula to set
- Distance of introducer needle bevel to soft cannula
- Length of tubes
# 6. Biocompatibility Testing in accordance with ISO 10993-1
# 7. EO/ECH residuals Testing
# 8. Pyrogen/Endotoxin Testing
# 9. Shelf life Testing
# 10. Sterilization Testing
# 11. Usability Testing
# B Other Supportive Instrument Performance Characteristics Data:
Summary of Clinical Testing:
A multi-center, non-randomized, prospective single arm study on the Medtronic Extended infusion set was conducted in patients with Type 1 Diabetes on insulin pump therapy with Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM). A total of up to 300 subjects were enrolled at up to 20 investigational sites within the United States in order to have 240 subjects meet eligibility criteria. Each subject wore their own MiniMed™ 670G insulin system and was given 12 infusion sets to wear. Each infusion set was worn for at least 174 hours, or until infusion set failure if this occurred before 174 hours. The infusion set with the longest length (43 inches) was used for this study and subjects were asked to change insulin reservoirs at least every 174 hours. The infusion set(s) or reservoir(s) could be replaced independent of each other as referenced in subject instructions. The time of infusion set insertion was taken from user's daily logs.
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The survival rate at the end of day 7 was 73.4% for Humalog, 76.4% for Novolog, and 74.8% overall. The following tables summarize the descriptive summary of all infusion set removals in the Intend-to-Treat (ITT) group as reported by subjects. All causes of infusion set removals were collected and analyzed. One infusion set could have recorded more than one removal reason. 574 removals not categorized as scheduled removals were associated with a reason for removal identified in the protocol, such as removal due to discomfort of site, accidental removals, kinked or bent cannula, leakage, loss of insertion (e.g., patient did not appear to be receiving insulin within 12 hours after infusion set was inserted), mechanical failure, and adhesive issues.
However, there were 360 removals categorized as “other” when reason for infusion set removal did not fit into any of the predefined reasons as described below. Those removals included: miscalculating the removal time (234 times); subject personal decision of removal when BG was higher than their comfort level (73 times); and other reasons (53) unrelated to the Medtronic Extended infusion set use.
| Summary of the Primary Removal Reasons, ITT Population, Humalog | | | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Patient selections | Overall % (n) | Day 01 (0 – 24 hrs) | Day 02 (24 – 48 hrs) | Day 03 (48 – 72 hrs) | Day 04 (72 – 96 hrs) | Day 05 (96 – 120 hrs) | Day 06 (120 – 144 hrs) | Day 07 (144 – 168 hrs) | Beyond Day 07 |
| Scheduled removal | 67.5% (1054) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 67.5% (1054) |
| Unexplained Hyperglycemia | 0.8% (13) | 0% (0) | 0.1% (1) | 0% (0) | 0.1% (2) | 0.2% (3) | 0.3% (5) | 0.1% (2) | 0% (0) |
| Leakage | 1.7% (27) | 0% (0) | 0.2% (3) | 0.1% (2) | 0.5% (7) | 0.5% (7) | 0.2% (3) | 0.3% (4) | 0.1% (1) |
| Accidental removals | 7.5% (117) | 0.5% (7) | 0.9% (14) | 0.6% (10) | 0.9% (14) | 1.2% (18) | 1.3% (20) | 1.6% (25) | 0.6% (9) |
| Loss of insertion | 0.1% (1) | 0% (0) | 0.1% (1) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) |
| Adhesive issue | 5.6% (88) | 0.4% (6) | 0.5% (8) | 0.3% (5) | 0.6% (9) | 0.9% (14) | 1.2% (19) | 1.4% (21) | 0.4% (6) |
| Removal due to discomfort at site | 1.5% (23) | 0.1% (2) | 0% (0) | 0.1% (1) | 0.3% (4) | 0.5% (7) | 0.4% (6) | 0.1% (2) | 0.1% (1) |
| Presence of serum ketones | 0.4% (7) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0.1% (1) | 0.1% (1) | 0.1% (1) | 0.2% (3) | 0.1% (1) |
| Signs of infection at the infusion site | 0.4% (6) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0.1% (1) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0.3% (5) | 0% (0) |
| Mechanical failure | 1.0% (15) | 0.1% (2) | 0.1% (1) | 0.2% (3) | 0.1% (1) | 0.1% (1) | 0.1% (1) | 0.4% (6) | 0% (0) |
| Kinked or bent cannula | 0.3% (4) | 0.1% (1) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0.1% (1) | 0% (0) | 0.1% (2) | 0% (0) |
| Removal other | 13.2% (206) | 0.5% (8) | 0.1% (1) | 0.1% (1) | 0.5% (8) | 0.9% (14) | 1.0% (15) | 5.5% (86) | 4.7% (73) |
| Total | 100% (1561) | 1.7% (26) | 1.9% (29) | 1.5% (23) | 2.9% (46) | 4.2% (66) | 4.5% (70) | 10.0% (156) | 73.4% (1145) |
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| Summary of the Primary Removal Reasons, ITT Population, Novolog | | | | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Patient selections | Overall % (n) | Day 01 (0 – 24 hrs) | Day 02 (24 – 48 hrs) | Day 03 (48 – 72 hrs) | Day 04 (72 – 96 hrs) | Day 05 (96 – 120 hrs) | Day 06 (120 – 144 hrs) | Day 07 (144 – 168 hrs) | Beyond Day 07 |
| Scheduled removal | 71.9% (1064) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 71.9% (1064) |
| Unexplained Hyperglycemia | 0.6% (9) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0.1% (2) | 0.1% (2) | 0.1% (2) | 0.2% (3) | 0% (0) |
| Leakage | 2.2% (33) | 0.1% (1) | 0% (0) | 0.4% (6) | 0.4% (6) | 0.3% (4) | 0.5% (8) | 0.5% (8) | 0% (0) |
| Accidental removals | 5.9% (87) | 0.4% (6) | 0.6% (9) | 0.6% (9) | 1.1% (16) | 0.9% (13) | 0.7% (10) | 1.2% (18) | 0.4% (6) |
| Loss of insertion | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) |
| Adhesive issue | 6.4% (94) | 0.5% (7) | 0.4% (6) | 0.5% (8) | 0.7% (10) | 0.9% (13) | 1.2% (18) | 1.5% (22) | 0.7% (10) |
| Removal due to discomfort at site | 0.9% (14) | 0.1% (1) | 0% (0) | 0.2% (3) | 0.1% (1) | 0.1% (2) | 0% (0) | 0.3% (5) | 0.1% (2) |
| Presence of serum ketones | 0.5% (7) | 0.1% (1) | 0% (0) | 0.1% (1) | 0.1% (2) | 0% (0) | 0.1% (1) | 0.1% (2) | 0% (0) |
| Signs of infection at the infusion site | 0.4% (6) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0.1% (1) | 0.1% (1) | 0.3% (4) | 0% (0) |
| Mechanical failure | 0.9% (13) | 0% (0) | 0.1% (2) | 0.1% (1) | 0.1% (1) | 0.1% (2) | 0.1% (2) | 0.3% (5) | 0% (0) |
| Kinked or bent cannula | 0.2% (3) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0.1% (2) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0% (0) | 0.1% (1) |
| Removal other | 10.1% (150) | 0.3% (4) | 0.1% (1) | 0.5% (7) | 0.4% (6) | 0.6% (9) | 0.5% (8) | 4.5% (67) | 3.2% (48) |
| Total | 100% (1480) | 1.4% (20) | 1.2% (18) | 2.4% (35) | 3.1% (46) | 3.1% (46) | 3.4% (50) | 9.1% (134) | 76.4% (1131) |
| Removal Reason Term, Expanded Definition | |
| --- | --- |
| Term | Expanded Definition |
| Scheduled removal | Scheduled removal refers to subject wearing the infusion set for 174 hours or more |
| Accidental removal | Accidental removal refers to infusion set getting caught on something, or someone or something physically pulling on the infusion set, causing it to be accidentally removed |
| Loss of insertion | Loss of insertion (e.g., patient does not appear to be receiving insulin within 12 hours after infusion set is inserted) |
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| Removal Reason Term, Expanded Definition | |
| --- | --- |
| Term | Expanded Definition |
| Unexplained Hyperglycemia | Study meter glucose >250 mg/dL >3 hours postmeal which may include time during the subject's sleeping hours and failure of a correction dose(s) to lower the study meter glucose by at least 50 mg/dL. |
| Presence of serum ketones | The term "presence of serum ketones" refers to severe hyperglycemia. This term is derived from the field in the CRF which stated the following: the presence of serum ketones >= 0.66 mmol/L with a study meter glucose >250 mg/dL in the absence of illness and blood glucose that does not respond to insulin correction dose(s). This is the definitions of severe hyperglycemia. |
| Signs of infection at the infusion site | There are signs of infection at the infusion site (i.e., erythema (>1 cm in diameters) with warmth, pain, and/or induration) |
The following tables show a summary of adverse events observed during the clinical study and were used to evaluate the safety of the device.
| Summary of Adverse Events, Rate of 100 Patient Years, Data from subjects using Humalog | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Category | Number of Subjects with Events (N) | Number of Events (N) | Number of Events per 100 Patient Year |
| Serious Adverse Events (SAE) | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Serious Adverse Device Effects (SADE) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unanticipated Adverse Device Effects (UADE) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Severe Hypoglycemia | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Severe Hyperglycemia | 22 | 46 | 114.4 |
| DKA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skin infections at infusion set insertion site | 5 | 6 | 14.9 |
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| Summary of Adverse Events, Rate of 100 Patient Years, Data from subjects using Novolog | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Category | Number of Subjects with Events (N) | Number of Events (N) | Number of Events per 100 Patient Year |
| Serious Adverse Events (SAE) | 1 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Serious Adverse Device Effects (SADE) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unanticipated Adverse Device Effects (UADE) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Severe Hypoglycemia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Severe Hyperglycemia | 24 | 37 | 93.5 |
| DKA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skin infections at infusion set insertion site | 10 | 10 | 25.3 |
The rate of infusion set failure due to unexplained hyperglycemia (i.e. suspected occlusion) at the end of day 7 is presented below for subjects using Humalog or Novolog in the ITT population. The rate of infusion set failure is defined as the number of infusion set removals associated with unexplained hyperglycemia divided by total number of infusion sets inserted. In addition, site effect was evaluated. However, due to the low number of events among the sites, significance level cannot be evaluated.
| Rate of Infusion Set Failure Due to Unexplained Hyperglycemia at the end of the Day 7, Humalog, ITT Population | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Number of Subjects | Number of Infusion Sets | Number of failed infusion sets due to unexplained Hyperglycemia (number of subjects) | Rate of infusion set failure | Prespecified threshold (upper CL) | Actual result (upper CL) | Success criteria met? |
| 132 | 1561 | 2 (2) | 0.13% | 20% | 0.51% | Yes |
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| Rate of Infusion Set Failure Due to Unexplained Hyperglycemia at the end of the Day 7, Novolog, ITT Population | | | | | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Number of Subjects | Number of Infusion Sets | Number of failed infusion sets due to unexplained Hyperglycemia (number of subjects) | Rate of infusion set failure | Prespecified threshold (upper CL) | Actual result (upper CL) | Success criteria met? |
| 127 | 1480 | 6 (5) | 0.41% | 20% | 1.00% | Yes |
## VIII Proposed Labeling:
The labeling supports the finding of substantial equivalence for this device.
## IX Conclusion:
The submitted information in this premarket notification is complete and supports a substantial equivalence decision.
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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.