APDL Drainage Catheter System, Flexima APDL Drainage Catheter System, Flexima APDL Drainage Catheter System Kit with Dissolving Tip, Flexima APDL Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip, Flexima APD Drainage Catheter System, Flexima APD Drainage Catheter System Kit, Flexima APD Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip, Flexima APD Drainage Catheter System Kit with Dissolving Tip, Flexima Quickstick Drainage Catheter System, vanSonnenberg Drainage Cateter System, vanSonnenberg
K211934 · Boston Scientific Corporation · FAD · Nov 10, 2022 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K211934
Device Name
APDL Drainage Catheter System, Flexima APDL Drainage Catheter System, Flexima APDL Drainage Catheter System Kit with Dissolving Tip, Flexima APDL Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip, Flexima APD Drainage Catheter System, Flexima APD Drainage Catheter System Kit, Flexima APD Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip, Flexima APD Drainage Catheter System Kit with Dissolving Tip, Flexima Quickstick Drainage Catheter System, vanSonnenberg Drainage Cateter System, vanSonnenberg
Applicant
Boston Scientific Corporation
Product Code
FAD · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Nov 10, 2022
Decision
SESK
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.4620
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
To provide percutaneous drainage of abscess fluid, biliary, nephrostomy, urinary, pleural empyemas, lung abscesses, and mediastinal collection. For use as a percutaneously placed drain for intra-abdominal fluid collections. Such conditions include abscesses, cysts, pseudocysts, bilomas, hematomas, seromas, urinomas, or any loculated fluid collection.
Device Story
Percutaneous drainage catheter system; provides constant, unobstructed fluid drainage from internal accumulations to external/internal collection sites. Input: radiological guidance for placement. Operation: catheter inserted percutaneously; secured via pigtail/J-style tip (internal) or suture/adhesive (external). Features: hydrophilic coating (Glidex) for friction reduction; optional biocompatible dissolving tip (Temp-Tip) to facilitate guidewire placement, then dissolves to maximize lumen diameter. Used in clinical settings by physicians. Output: fluid drainage. Benefits: stable, effective drainage of loculated fluid collections.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance testing included radio frequency heating (ASTM F2182), displacement force (ASTM F2052), and image artifact evaluation (ASTM F2119). Additional testing included simulated shipping, packaging integrity, accelerated/real-time aging, and bacterial endotoxin testing (AAMI ST72:2019).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Flexima (Tecoflex polyurethane) or Percuflex (ELVAX 460 ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer). Radiopaque additives: bismuth subcarbonate or radiopacifier. Features: hydrophilic coating, optional dissolving tip. MR compatible. Sterilization: not specified. Form factor: drainage catheter with pigtail/J-tip.
Indications for Use
Indicated for percutaneous drainage of abscess fluid, biliary, nephrostomy, urinary, pleural empyemas, lung abscesses, mediastinal collections, and intra-abdominal fluid collections (cysts, pseudocysts, bilomas, hematomas, seromas, urinomas).
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A ureteral stent is a tube-like implanted device that is inserted into the ureter to provide ureteral rigidity and allow the passage of urine. The device may have finger-like protrusions or hooked ends to keep the tube in place. It is used in the treatment of ureteral injuries and ureteral obstruction.
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November 10, 2022
Boston Scientific Corporation Liz Johnston Regulatory Affairs Specialist One Scimed Place Maple Grove, MN 55311
#### Re: K211934
Trade/Device Name: APDL Drainage Catheter System, Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System Kit, Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System Kit with Dissolving Tip, Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip, Flexima™ QuickStickTM Drainage Catheter System, vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System Kit, vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System, vanSonnenberg™ Drainage Catheter System, Flexima™ APD™ Drainage Catheter System, Flexima™ APDTM Drainage Catheter System Kit, Flexima™ APD™ Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip, Flexima™ APD™ Drainage Catheter System Kit with Dissolving Tip
Regulation Number: 21 CFR§ 876.5090 Regulation Name: Suprapubic urological catheter and accessories Regulatory Class: II Product Code: FFA Dated: October 13, 2022 Received: October 14, 2022
Dear Liz Johnston:
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. However, you are responsible to determine that the medical devices you use as components in the kit have either been determined as substantially equivalent under the premarket notification process (Section 510(k) of the act), or were legally on the market prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments. Please note: If you purchase your device components in bulk (i.e., unfinished) and further process (e.g., sterilize) you must submit a new 510(k) before including these components in your kit/tray. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding
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Sincerely,
# Jessica K. Nguyen -S
Jessica K. Nguyen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT3B: Division of Reproductive, Gynecology and Urology Devices OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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510(k) Number (if known) K211934
#### Device Name
APDL Drainage Catheter System, Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System Kit, Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System Kit with Dissolving Tip, Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
To provide percutaneous drainage of abscess fluid, biliary, nephrostomy, urinary, pleural empyemas, lung abscesses, and mediastinal collection.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| <span style="font-size: 16px;">☑</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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510(k) Number (if known) K211934
Device Name
Flexima™ QuickStick™ Drainage Catheter System
Indications for Use (Describe)
To provide percutaneous drainage of abscess fluid, biliary, nephrostomy, urinary, pleural empyemas, lung abscesses, and mediastinal collection.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <div> <span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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510(k) Number (if known) K211934
#### Device Name
vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System Kit, vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter is designed for use as a percutaneously placed drain for intra-abdominal fluid collections. Such conditions include abscesses, cysts, pseudocysts, bilomas, seromas, urinomas, or any loculated fluid collection.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| <div> <span> ☑ Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </span> </div> | <div> <span> ☐ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> </div> |
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510(k) Number (if known) K211934
Device Name
vanSonnenberg™ Drainage Catheter System
Indications for Use (Describe)
To provide percutaneous drainage of abscess fluid, biliary, nephrostomy, urinary, pleural empyemas, lung abscesses, and mediastinal collection.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>Prescription Use</b></span> (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | <div style="display:inline-block;">☒</div> |
| <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>Over-The-Counter Use</b></span> (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) | <div style="display:inline-block;">☐</div> |
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510(k) Number (if known) K211934
#### Device Name
Flexima™ APD™ Drainage Catheter System, Flexima™ APD™ Drainage Catheter System Kit, Flexima™ APD™ Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip, Flexima™ APD™ Drainage Catheter System Kit with Dissolving Tip
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
To provide percutaneous drainage of abscess fluid, biliary, nephrostomy, urinary, pleural empyemas, and mediastinal collection.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
|-------------------------------------------------|
|-------------------------------------------------|
| <span style="text-decoration: underline;">X</span> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) | Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------|
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## 510(k) Summary
510(K) Summary Complying with 21 CFR 807.92
#### I. SUBMITTER INFORMATION
Submitter Name: Boston Scientific Corporation
#### Submitter Address:
Three Scimed Place Maple Grove, MN 55311-1566 USA
Telephone: 763-494-1676 Fax: 763-494-2222 e-mail: liz.johnston@bsci.com
Contact person name: Liz Johnston Date Prepared: November 10, 2022
#### II. DEVICE INFORMATION
Tables 1 to 4 below summarize the relevant subject device information.
| UPN | Product Description |
|------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| M001271240 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System |
| M001271310 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System |
| M001271320 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System |
| M001275080 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip |
| M001271330 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System |
| M001271340 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System |
| M001271350 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System |
| M001271380 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System |
| M001271390 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System |
| M001271960 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System Kit |
| M001271970 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System Kit |
| M001271980 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System Kit |
| M001271990 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System Kit |
| M001275010 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System |
| M001275030 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System Kit |
| M001275090 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System Kit with Dissolving Tip |
| M001281340 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip |
| M001281350 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip |
| M001281380 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip |
| M001281390 | Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip |
| M001245061 | APDL Drainage Catheter System |
| M001245071 | APDL Drainage Catheter System |
| M001245081 | APDL Drainage Catheter System |
| M001245060 | APDL Drainage Catheter System |
| M001245070 | APDL Drainage Catheter System |
#### Table 1: APDL Drainage Catheters
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## Table 2: APD Drainage Catheters
| UPN | Product Description |
|------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|
| M001271250 | Flexima™ APDTM™ Drainage Catheter System |
| M001271260 | Flexima™ APDTM™ Drainage Catheter System |
| M001271270 | Flexima™ APDTM™ Drainage Catheter System |
| M001275060 | Flexima™ APDTM™ Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip |
| M001271280 | Flexima™ APDTM™ Drainage Catheter System |
| M001271290 | Flexima™ APDTM™ Drainage Catheter System |
| M001271300 | Flexima™ APDTM™ Drainage Catheter System |
| M001271360 | Flexima™ APD™ Drainage Catheter System |
| M001271370 | Flexima™ APD™ Drainage Catheter System |
| M001275070 | Flexima™ APDTM™ Drainage Catheter System Kit with Dissolving Tip |
| M001281290 | Flexima™ APDTM™ Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip |
| M001281300 | Flexima™ APDTM™ Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip |
| M001281360 | Flexima™ APDTM™ Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip |
| M001281370 | Flexima™ APDTM™ Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip |
### Table 3: Flexima Quickstick Drainage Catheters
| UPN | Product Description |
|------------|-------------------------------------------------|
| M001271460 | FleximaTM QuickStickTM Drainage Catheter System |
| M001271470 | FleximaTM QuickStickTM Drainage Catheter System |
## Table4: vanSonnenberg Drainage Catheters
| UPN | Product Description |
|------------|-----------------------------------------|
| M001245130 | vanSonnenberg™ Drainage Catheter System |
| M001245140 | vanSonnenberg™ Drainage Catheter System |
| UPN | Product Description |
|------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| M001201000 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System Kit |
| M001201050 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System Kit |
| M001201060 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System Kit |
| M001203000 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System |
| M001203010 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System |
| M001203020 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System |
| M001203030 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System |
| M001203070 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System |
| M001213060 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System with Dissolving Tip |
| M001213070 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System with Dissolving Tip |
| M001273000 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System |
| M001273010 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System |
| M001273030 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System |
| M001273040 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System |
| M001273060 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System Kit |
| M001273070 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System Kit |
| M001273090 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System Kit |
| M001273100 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System Kit |
| M001273130 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System |
| M001273180 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System Kit |
| M001273190 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System Kit |
| M001273210 | vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System Kit |
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| Common or<br>Usual name | Regulation<br>Number | Regulation<br>Name | Product Code | Product Code<br>Name | Regulatory<br>Class |
|-------------------------|-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|--------------|-------------------------------|---------------------|
| Drainage<br>Catheter | 21 CFR Part<br>876.5090 | Suprapubic<br>urological<br>catheter and<br>accessories | FFA | Tube, Drainage,<br>Suprapubic | II |
#### 5: Additional Device Information
#### III. PREDICATE DEVICE IDENTIFICATION
#### Name of Predicate Device
K924608 Hydrogel Coated Percuflex Drainage Catheters K944290 Modified (Flexima) Hydrogel Coated Drainage Catheters
For devices that are manufactured with Flexima resin (Tecoflex), K944290 is the predicate. For devices that are manufactured from Percuflex resin. K924608 is the appropriate predicate.
These devices are Class II 21 CFR Part 876.4620, FAD (K924608), and Part 876.5090, FFA (K944290) with subsequent product codes of FAD, FGE, LJE. Predicate devices referenced above have not been subject to a design-related recall.
#### IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
All Purpose Drainage catheters are designed to provide constant, unobstructed fluid drainage from various fluid accumulations to an external and/or internal collection sites and to ensure stability during treatment. These ends are met through the choice of drainage material and by incorporating a secure fixation method in the drainage site (internally by pig-tail or "J" style tips and externally, by means of suture or adhesive). Percutaneous placement is accomplished with radiological guidance.
The following All Purpose Drainage catheters are in scope of this submission:
- . APDL Drainage Catheter System
- . Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System Kit
- . Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System Kit with Dissolving Tip
- . Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip
- Flexima™ APD™ Drainage Catheter System .
- Flexima™ APD™ Drainage Catheter System Kit .
- . Flexima™ APD™ Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip
- . Flexima™ APD™ Drainage Catheter System Kit with Dissolving Tip
- . Flexima™ QuickStick™ Drainage Catheter System
- . vanSonnenberg™ Drainage Catheter System
- vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System Kit .
- . vanSonnenberg™ Sump Catheter System
Select Boston Scientific All Purpose Drainage catheters are coated with a hydrophilic material, Glidex™ , for the reduction of surface friction during placement.
Some of these catheters are also available with a biocompatible, distal tip (Temp-Tip™). The tip's internal diameter allows the guidewire to direct the tip for accurate catheter placement; however, soon after placement, the Temp-Tip™ material dissolves, allowing the full diameter of the catheter lumen to contribute to site drainage.
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All Purpose Drainage catheters are manufactured with one of two types of resins, Flexima or Percuflex.
- Flexima is a biocompatible polyurethane (Tecoflex) known for its flexibility, strength, and . kink resistance. Flexima comes in durometers ranging in Firm, Regular and Soft and uses a radiopacifier for visualization under fluoroscopy.
- . Percuflex is an ELVAX™ 460, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer for patient comfort. This material is available in firm (white in color) and regular (blue in color) durometers. The firmer durometers provide more pushability during device placement. A radiopaque additive, bismuth subcarbonate, incorporated throughout the catheter tube also aids radiopacity and percutaneous placement.
Intended Use/Indications for Use: to provide percutaneous drainage of abscess fluid, biliary, nephrostomy, urinary, pleural empyemas, lung abscesses, and mediastinal collection.
#### V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
Predicate and subject device Intended use and Indications for Use are the same.
| Drainage Device | Indications for Use |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| APDL Drainage Catheter System<br>Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System Kit<br>Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System Kit with Dissolving Tip<br>Flexima™ APDL Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip<br>Flexima™ APD™ Drainage Catheter System<br>Flexima™ APD™ Drainage Catheter System Kit<br>Flexima™ APD™ Drainage Catheter System with Dissolving Tip<br>Flexima™ APD™ Drainage Catheter System Kit with Dissolving Tip<br>Flexima™ QuickStick™ Drainage Catheter System<br>vanSonnenberg™ Drainage Catheter System | To provide percutaneous<br>drainage of abscess fluid,<br>biliary, nephrostomy, urinary,<br>pleural empyemas, lung<br>abscesses, and mediastinal<br>collection. |
| vanSonnenberg Sump Catheter System<br>vanSonnenberg Sump Catheter System Kit | For use as a percutaneously<br>placed drain for intra-<br>abdominal fluid collections.<br>Such conditions include<br>abscesses, cysts,<br>pseudocysts, bilomas,<br>hematomas, seromas,<br>urinomas, or any loculated<br>fluid collection. |
#### VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The All Purpose Drainage Catheters incorporate substantially equivalent design, function, packaging, sterilization process, materials, fundamental technology, indications for use, and operating principles as those featured in the predicate drainage devices (K924608, K944290). The difference from the legally marketed predicate device is the addition of Magnetic Resonance (MR) compatibility information to the Directions for Use.
In addition, cumulative changes were implemented since the time the predicate (K924608 and K944290) 510(k)s were cleared such as a coating surfactant change, supplier color additive compound change, and resin additive supplier change.
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#### VII. SUMMARY OF NON-CLINICAL PERFORMANCE TESTING
In order to support the addition of Magnetic Resonance Compatibility information to the Directions for Use the following nonclinical performance testing was performed:
- Radio Frequency Heating
- . Force Measurement
- Image Artifact
FDA quidance "Testing and Labeling Medical Devices for Safety in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) Environment," issued May 20, 2021, and the following standards were used to guide the generation of the non-clinical data:
| Document Name | Document Number | Document Version |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|------------------|
| Measurement of Radio Frequency Induced Heating<br>Near Passive Implants During Magnetic Resonance<br>Imaging | ASTM F2182 | -11a |
| Measurement of Magnetically Induced Displacement<br>Force on Medical Devices in the Magnetic Resonance<br>Environment | ASTM F2052 | -14 |
| Evaluation of MR Image Artifacts from Passive Implants | ASTM F2119 | -07 |
In addition, the following tests were performed to support substantial equivalence to the predicate devices:
- Simulated climatic conditioning and distribution followed by packaging integrity testing ●
- Accelerated and real time aging followed by packaging integrity testing .
- Performance testing after aging, shipping and distribution in scope of K924608 and ● K944290
- BET assessment as recommended in AAMI ST72:2019, Bacterial endotoxins Test methods, . routine monitoring, and alternatives to batch testing
Cumulative changes made to the devices since the clearance of the predicate (K924608 and K944290) were supported by leveraging prior testing and providing justification to support the changes.
#### VIII. CONCLUSION
Based on the intended use, technological characteristics, and non-clinical performance data and justifications provided, the All Purpose Drainage Catheters are substantially equivalent to the predicate devices (K924608, K944290). The Directions for Use update with magnetic resonance compatibility information for the subject devices and cumulative changes made to the device do not raise new questions of safety or effectiveness, and the subject devices are as safe and effective as the predicate devices.
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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.