K213065 · Guangzhou Easycess Medical Co.,Ltd · QJP · May 31, 2022 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K213065
Device Name
Distal Access Catheter
Applicant
Guangzhou Easycess Medical Co.,Ltd
Product Code
QJP · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
May 31, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1250
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Distal Access Catheter is indicated for general intravascular use, including the neuro and peripheral vasculature. It can be used to facilitate introduction of diagnostic agents or therapeutic devices. It is not intended for use in coronary arteries.
Device Story
Distal Access Catheter is a single-lumen, flexible, steam-shapeable catheter used to navigate neuro and peripheral vasculature. It facilitates delivery of diagnostic agents or therapeutic devices. Operated by physicians in clinical settings under fluoroscopic guidance. Device features coil and braid reinforcement for structural integrity and kink resistance; hydrophilic coating on distal 60 cm reduces friction. Radiopaque marker at distal tip enables visualization. Includes accessories: hemostatic valve, introducer sheath, and shaping mandrel. Physician shapes distal tip via steam, inserts catheter into vasculature, and uses luer fitting to attach accessories. Output is the successful delivery of diagnostic/therapeutic agents or devices to target sites. Benefits include improved access to tortuous vessels and procedural efficiency.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Performance verified via ISO 10555-1 standards, including tensile force, burst pressure, kink resistance, torque response, and simulated use in tortuous vessel models. Biocompatibility confirmed per ISO 10993 (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, hemolysis, thrombogenicity, pyrogenicity).
Technological Characteristics
Single-lumen catheter; stainless-steel coil/braid reinforcement; PTFE inner liner; outer layers of PA, Pebax, PU. Platinum/iridium radiopaque marker. Hydrophilic coating. PC hub. Dimensions: 5F/6F. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide. Mechanical sensing/actuation. No software/algorithm.
Indications for Use
Indicated for general intravascular use in neuro and peripheral vasculature to facilitate introduction of diagnostic agents or therapeutic devices. Not for use in coronary arteries.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A percutaneous catheter is a device that is introduced into a vein or artery through the skin using a dilator and a sheath (introducer) or guide wire.
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May 31, 2022
Guangzhou Easycess Medical Co., Ltd Xingcheng Liu Manager of Registration Affairs Department Room 701, Building B4, 11 Kaiyuan Avenue, Huangpu District, Guangzhou. 510530 China
#### Re: K213065
Trade/Device Name: Distal Access Catheter Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1250 Regulation Name: Percutaneous Catheter Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: QJP, DQY Dated: April 28, 2022 Received: May 5, 2022
#### Dear Xingcheng Liu:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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Sincerely,
Naira Muradyan, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT5A: Division of Neurosurgical, Neurointerventional and Neurodiagnostic Devices OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K213065
Device Name Distal Access Catheter
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Distal Access Catheter is indicated for general intravascular use, including the neuro and peripheral vasculature. It can be used to facilitate introduction of diagnostic agents or therapeutic devices. It is not intended for use in coronary arteries.
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## 510(k) Summary K213065
## I. SUBMITTER
Guangzhou Easycess Medical Co., Ltd Room 701, Building B4, 11 Kaiyuan Avenue, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China, 510530 Phone: 020-31603990 Fax: 020-31603675 Contact Person: Xingcheng Liu Date of Preparation: May 30th, 2022
## II. DEVICE
Name of Device: Distal Access Catheter Common or Usual Name: Distal Access Catheter Classification Name: Percutaneous catheter (21 CFR 870.1250) Regulatory Class: II Product Code: QJP, DQY
# III. PREDICATE DEVICE
Primary predicate device: SOFIA PLUS/Distal Access Catheter (K150366) Secondary predicate device: SOFIA Distal Access Catheter (K131482, K142014) These predicate devices have not been subject to a design-related recall. No reference devices were used in this submission.
## IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Distal Access Catheter consists of a catheter and accessories (hemostatic valve, introducer sheath, and a shaping mandrel). The catheter is a single-lumen, flexible catheter designed with coil and braid reinforcement. The distal segment is steamshapeable, and a hydrophilic coating is applied for navigation of the catheter through the vasculature. The radiopaque marker is located at the distal end of the catheter for visualization under fluoroscopy.
The catheter body is constructed with a stainless-steel coil (less 2 cm of the catheter length) over the inner lumen liner comprised of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). To provide additional shaft support, a stainless-steel wire braiding has been added over the stainless-steel coil from the proximal end to distal end. A platinum/iridium alloy radiopaque marker band is located at the distal tip of the catheter. An outer layer of varying durometers and lengths of polyamide (PA), polyether block amide (Pebax) and polyurethane (PU) covers the entire catheter body from proximal to distal end, respectively.
A hub (PC) is attached to the proximal end of the catheter. A strain relief made from polyether block amide (Pebax) is placed at the proximal end of the catheter and distal
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end of the hub. The hub-strain relief provides for the kink resistance for the proximal end. A luer fitting on the catheter hub is used for the attachment of accessories.
The outer surface of the catheter (distal 60 cm) is coated with a hydrophilic coating to reduce friction during navigation in the vasculature.
A shaping mandrel (stainless steel, 80 mm in length) is provided with the catheter to be used by the physician for tip shaping. An introducer sheath (PTFE) is included to facilitate the introduction of the catheter into guide catheters during clinical use. A hemostatic valve is used to connect to the proximal section of the catheter.
The Distal Access Catheter is provided sterile and for single use only. The catheter is placed in a dispenser tube (HDPE) and is placed on a packaging card (HDPE) that is provided in a sterile barrier PET/PE film and Tyvek pouch and placed in a carton box.
## V. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Distal Access Catheter is indicated for general intravascular use, including the neuro and peripheral vasculature. It can be used to facilitate introduction of diagnostic agents or therapeutic devices. It is not intended for use in coronary arteries.
# VI. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH
## THE PREDICATE DEVICE
Technological Comparison:
| Device name | | SOFIA PLUS/Distal<br>Access Catheter<br>(K150366, Primary<br>predicate device) | SOFIA Distal Access<br>Catheter<br>(K131482, K142014,<br>Secondary predicate<br>device) | Distal Access Catheter<br>(K213065, Subject<br>device) |
|-------------------------|-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | | The SOFIA PLUS<br>/Distal Access Catheters<br>are indicated for general<br>intravascular use,<br>including the neuro and<br>peripheral vasculature.<br>It can be used to<br>facilitate introduction of<br>diagnostic and<br>therapeutic agents. It is<br>not intended for use in<br>coronary arteries. | The SOFIA Distal<br>Access Catheter is<br>intended for general<br>intravascular use,<br>including the neuro<br>and peripheral<br>vasculature. It can be<br>used to facilitate the<br>introduction of<br>diagnostic and<br>therapeutic agents. It is<br>not intended for use in<br>coronary arteries. | The Distal Access<br>Catheter is indicated<br>for general<br>intravascular use,<br>including the neuro and<br>peripheral vasculature.<br>It can be used to<br>facilitate introduction<br>of diagnostic agents or<br>therapeutic devices. It<br>is not intended for use in<br>coronary arteries. |
| | Catheter<br>inner layer | PTFE, polyolefin<br>elastomer | PTFE, polyolefin<br>elastomer | PTFE |
| Material | Catheter<br>middle<br>layer | Stainless steel braid/coil | Stainless steel<br>braid/coil | Same |
| | Catheter<br>outer layer | Polyurethane elastomer,<br>polyether block amide<br>(Pebax) and polyamide | Polyurethane<br>elastomer, polyether<br>block amide (Pebax)<br>and polyamide | Same |
| | Marker | Platinum/Iridium | Platinum/Iridium | Same |
| | Hub | Nylon | Nylon | PC |
| Device name | | SOFIA PLUS/Distal Access Catheter<br>(K150366, Primary predicate device) | SOFIA Distal Access Catheter<br>(K131482, K142014, Secondary predicate device) | Distal Access Catheter<br>(K213065, Subject device) |
| Strain Relief | | Polyurethane | Polyurethane | Pebax |
| Introducer | | Pebax | Pebax | PTFE |
| Shaping Mandrel | | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Same |
| Hemostatic Valve | | Not applicable | Not applicable | PC |
| Catheter Size | | 6F | 5F | 5F 6F |
| Inner Diameter (ID) | | 0.070 inch (1.78 mm) | 0.055 inch (1.4 mm) | 5F: 0.056" (1.42mm)<br>6F: 0.071" (1.80mm) |
| Outer Diameter (OD) | | 0.0825 inch (2.1 mm) | 0.068 inch (1.7 mm) | 5F: 0.068" (1.73mm)<br>6F: 0.083" (2.11mm) |
| Effective Length | | 115-135 cm | 115-125 cm | 115-135cm |
| Coating | | Hydrophilic coating<br>(Hydak®) | Hydrophilic coating<br>(Hydak®) | Hydrophilic coating (Polyamide) |
| Tip Configuration | | Steam shapeable by user | Steam shapeable by user | Same |
| Guidewire Compatibility | | 0.035 inch | 0.035 inch or 0.038 inch | 0.035 inch |
| Accessories | | Introducer sheath and shaping mandrel | Introducer sheath and shaping mandrel | Introducer sheath, shaping mandrel and hemostatic valve |
| Method of Supply | | Sterile and single use | Sterile and single use | Same |
| Sterilization Method | | Ethylene Oxide | Ethylene Oxide | Same |
| Packaging Configuration | | Catheter placed into a HDPE dispenser tube.<br>Dispenser tube, introducer and shaping mandrel placed on a polyethylene packaging card that is<br>inserted into a Tyvek® pouch. Pouch and IFU placed in bleached sulfate carton box. | Catheter placed into a HDPE dispenser tube.<br>Dispenser tube, introducer and shaping mandrel<br>placed on a polyethylene packaging card that is<br>inserted into a Tyvek® pouch. Pouch and IFU placed in bleached sulfate carton box. | Catheter placed into a HDPE dispenser tube.<br>Dispenser tube, introducer, shaping mandrel and hemostatic valve<br>placed on a polyethylene packaging card that is<br>inserted into a Tyvek/PE/PET pouch.<br>Pouch and IFU placed in bleached sulfate carton box. |
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## VII. PERFORMANCE DATA
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
#### . Bench Testing and Sterility
The bench testing of the Distal Access Catheter was performed using the applicable sections of the ISO 10555-1 international standard for sterile, single-use intravascular catheters. The testing demonstrates that the in vitro behavior of the device is well characterized within design specifications. The results of bench testing and sterility
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evaluation are listed in the table below:
| Test | Specification | Conclusion |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Surface<br>Inspection | The external surface of the catheter shall be free<br>from extraneous matter. The external surface of<br>the catheter, including the distal end, shall be<br>free from process and surface defects which<br>could cause trauma to vessels during use. | The surface integrity is<br>suitable for intended clinical<br>use. |
| Surface<br>Contamination | The test article shall be free from surface<br>contaminants from uncured coating surface<br>particulates > 0.02 mm², embedded particulates.<br>The distal tip shall be smooth and tapered. PTFE<br>inner layer not delaminated. | The surface integrity is<br>suitable for intended clinical<br>use. |
| Dimensional<br>Verification | The device shall meet the specified dimensional<br>requirements, including catheter OD, catheter<br>ID, effective length, length of distal tip and total<br>length of accessories. | The device met the<br>dimensional and physical<br>specifications. |
| Distal Tip | The distal tip shall be smooth, rounded, tapered,<br>or similarly finished to minimize trauma to<br>vessels during use. | Distal tip is suitable for<br>intended clinical use. |
| Radio<br>Detectability | The tip of the catheter should be visible under<br>fluoroscopy. | Device radiopacity is suitable<br>for intended clinical use. |
| Corrosion<br>Resistance | Metallic components of the catheter intended for<br>fluid path contact shall show no signs of<br>corrosion. | Corrosion resistance is suitable<br>for intended clinical use and<br>met requirements of ISO<br>10555-1. |
| Peak Tensile<br>Force | 6F Catheter force at break ≥15N for distal<br>section and hub/catheter junction.<br>5F Catheter force at break ≥10N for distal<br>section and hub/catheter junction. | Peak tensile force is suitable<br>for intended clinical use and<br>met requirements of ISO<br>10555-1. |
| Fluid leakage<br>at > 46 psi | No liquid leakage from hub and catheter shaft at<br>46 psi for 30 seconds. | Device integrity is suitable for<br>intended clinical use and met<br>requirements of ISO 10555-1. |
| Air Leakage | No air leakage at hub into syringe when negative<br>pressure was applied for 15 seconds. | Device integrity is suitable for<br>intended clinical use and met<br>requirements of ISO 10555-1. |
| Guaging | The plane of the maximum diameter at the<br>opening of the female conical fitting shall lie<br>between the two limit planes of the gauge. | The device hub met the<br>requirements of ISO 80369-7. |
| Separation<br>Force | The mating parts separation force is greater than<br>35 N. | The device hub met the<br>requirements of ISO 80369-7. |
| Unscrewing<br>Torque | Test article luer remains attached after applying<br>an unscrewing torque not less than 0.02 N·m for<br>a minimum of 10 seconds. | The device hub met the<br>requirements of ISO 80369-7. |
| Stress<br>Cracking | No stress cracks on the test article hub. | The device hub met the<br>requirements of ISO 80369-7. |
| Ease<br>of<br>Assembly | Components fit together securely with no<br>resistance observed between the test article luer<br>and reference fitting. | The device hub met the<br>requirements of ISO 80369-7. |
| Resistance to<br>Overriding | Test article luer does not override reference<br>fitting threads. | The device hub met the<br>requirements of ISO 80369-7. |
| Particulate | The amount of particulate matter that comes off<br>the device during simulated use testing shall be<br>determined and compared to the predicate<br>device. | The amount and size of<br>particles from the subject<br>device was comparable to the<br>predicate device. |
| Static<br>Burst<br>Pressure | The catheter was tested to evaluate the burst<br>pressure under static conditions per ISO 10555-<br>1:2013(E) Annex F. | Device integrity is suitable for<br>intended clinical use and met<br>requirements of ISO 10555-1. |
| | | |
| Lubricity and<br>Durability | tester. The frictional force shall be equivalent to<br>the predicate device and be less than 0.3N. | coating cracking or separation,<br>and is equivalent to the<br>predicate device. |
| Equipment<br>Interface | The catheter shall be compatible with 0.035"<br>guidewire, ≥ 0.088" ID guide catheter/<br>introducer sheath, ≤ 0.027" OD microcatheters,<br>and common hemostatic valve. | The device is compatible with<br>the accessories as specified. |
| Tip<br>Shapeability | The distal tip should be steam shapeable and<br>equivalent to the predicate devices. | Shapeability of the distal tip<br>after steam shaping is<br>equivalent to predicate device. |
| Kink<br>Resistance | No kinks when wrapped around pin gauges of<br>clinical use relevant radii.<br>No kinks noted during simulated use testing.<br>Shall be equivalent to the predicate devices. | The device is resistant to<br>kinking around relevant radii<br>turns. |
| Simulated Use | The catheter should reach various target<br>locations in the tortuous vessel model; the<br>catheter could be delivered and retracted<br>smoothly with a 0.035" guidewire in the model;<br>no device damage or defects after simulated use. | Device performs as intended<br>under simulated use<br>conditions. |
| Torque<br>Response | The torque response of the catheter should be no<br>worse than the predicate device. | Device torque response is<br>equivalent to the predicate<br>device. |
| Torque<br>Strength | No catheter breakage after 50 rotations. | Device torque strength is<br>equivalent to the predicate<br>device. |
| Pushability/<br>Retractability | The pushability/retractability of the catheter in<br>the tortuous vessel model shall be not worse than<br>the predicate device. | Device pushability/<br>retractability is equivalent to<br>the predicate device. |
| Catheter<br>Stiffness | The catheter stiffness shall be equivalent to the<br>predicate devices. | The catheter stiffness is<br>equivalent to the predicate<br>device. |
| Catheter<br>Flexural<br>Fatigue | No flexural fatigue following repeated bending<br>during simulated use testing and repeated hoop<br>stress following pressure and air aspiration<br>testing. | The catheter flexural fatigue is<br>equivalent to the predicate<br>device. |
| Dynamic<br>Burst | The catheter shall not burst under dynamic<br>pressure of 300 psi for 30 seconds. | The device met the test<br>acceptance criteria. |
| Flow Rate | The catheter should withstand manual injection<br>of contrast media and saline at the clinically<br>relevant flow rates. | The device can withstand flow<br>rates suitable for intended<br>clinical use. |
| Ethylene<br>Oxide Residue | The residual amount of ethylene oxide in a<br>single package should not exceed 10µg/g. | Ethylene Oxide Residue met<br>the acceptance criteria per ISO<br>10993-7:2008. |
| Sterility | The product shall be sterile. | Sterility of the catheter met the<br>acceptance criteria per ISO<br>11135:2014. |
| Bacterial<br>Endotoxins | Endotoxin content shall not be greater than 2.15<br>EU/ kit. | Bacterial endotoxins<br>met<br>the acceptance criteria per USP<br><85/> |
| Biocompatibility Test | Result | Conclusion |
| Cytotoxicity Test (ISO 10993-5)<br>MTT Method, MEM with 10% FBS extract | The cell viability of 100%<br>test article extract was<br>95.5%. | Non-cytotoxic |
| Skin Sensitization Test (ISO 10993-10)<br>Guinea Pig Maximization Test, 0.9% Sodium<br>Chloride Injection Extract and Sesame Oil<br>Extract | The positive rate of the test<br>article was 0%. | No significant<br>evidence of skin<br>sensitization |
| Intracutaneous Reactivity Test (ISO 10993-<br>10)<br>0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Extract and<br>Sesame Oil Extract | The final test article score<br>was calculated to be 0. | Non-irritant |
| Acute Systemic Toxicity Test (ISO 10993-11)<br>Intravenous 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection<br>Extract and Sesame Oil Extract | Body weight data were<br>acceptable and equivalent<br>between the corresponding<br>test and control treatment<br>groups. | No significant<br>evidence of<br>systemic<br>toxicity |
| Acute Systemic Toxicity Test (ISO 10993-11)<br>Intraperitoneal Sesame Oil Extract | Body weight data were<br>acceptable and equivalent<br>between the corresponding<br>test and control treatment<br>groups. | No significant<br>evidence of<br>systemic<br>toxicity |
| Hemolytic Properties Test (ASTM F756)<br>Direct and Extract Contact Method Rabbit<br>Blood | The hemolysis index was<br>0.44% (direct contact) and<br>0.00 (indirect contact). | No influence on<br>hemolytic<br>properties |
| Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) Test (ISO<br>10993-4)<br>In vitro Human Blood | No significant differences<br>between the sample group<br>and the negative group. | No effect on<br>PTT |
| In Vivo Thrombogenicity Test (ISO 10993-4)<br>Non-anticoagulated venous implant (NAVI)<br>Model | No significant differences<br>between the test and control<br>articles. | Equivalent to<br>the control<br>article |
| Pyrogen Test (ISO 10993-11)<br>0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Extract Rabbit | No rabbit shows an<br>individual rise in temperature<br>of 0.5 °C or more. | Non-pyrogenic |
| Complement Activity (C3a, SC5b-9) Test (ISO<br>10993-4)<br>In vitro Test | No significant difference<br>between the sample group<br>and negative control group. | Equivalent to<br>the negative<br>control group |
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#### • Г Biocompatibility
The biocompatibility evaluation for the Distal Access Catheter was conducted in accordance with FDA's biocompatibility guidance, "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process"."
The biological tests were conducted in compliance with the Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Regulation 21 CFR 58. The results of testing are listed in the table below:
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## VIII. CONCLUSIONS
The data presented in this submission demonstrate the technological similarity and substantial equivalence of the Distal Access Catheter when compared with the predicate devices SOFIA PLUS/Distal Access Catheter(K150366) and SOFIA Distal Access Catheter (K131482, K142014).
The subject and predicate devices,
- . have the same indications for use,
- . use the same operating principle,
- . incorporate the same basic design,
- . are packaged and sterilized using similar materials and processes.
In summary, the Distal Access Catheter described in this submission is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices.
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Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.