K213109 · Auxein Medical Private Limited · MBI · Aug 22, 2022 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K213109
Device Name
Auxilock Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor
Applicant
Auxein Medical Private Limited
Product Code
MBI · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Aug 22, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3040
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Auxilock Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor is indicated for attachment of soft tissue to bone. This product is intended for the following indications: Shoulder: Rotator Cuff Repair, Acromioclavicular Separation Repair, Biceps Tenodesis, Capsular Shift or Capsulolabral Reconstruction, Deltoid Repair, Superior Labrum, Anterior to Posterior Lesion Repair. Knee: Medial Collateral Ligament Repair, Lateral Ligament Repair, Posterior Oblique Ligament Repair, Extra Capsular Reconstruction, Iliotibial Band Tenodesis, Patellar Ligament and Tendon Avulsion Repair. Foot/Ankle: Lateral Stabilization, Medial Stabilization, Mid foot Reconstruction, Achilles Tendon Repair, Hallux Valgus Reconstruction, Metatarsal Ligament Repair. Elbow: Tennis Elbow Repair, Biceps Tendon Reattachment. Hand/Wrist: Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction, Ulnar or Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tear.
Device Story
Suture-based anchor system for soft tissue-to-bone fixation; comprises UHMWPE suture anchor body and PEEK OPTIMA eyelet tip; includes stainless steel (SS 304) surgical instrumentation (drills, drivers, awls). Device inserted into bone; deployed via suture to create suture ball in prepared socket; provides subcortical fixation. Used by surgeons in clinical settings for procedures like rotator cuff repair. Output is mechanical fixation of soft tissue to bone; facilitates healing by maintaining tissue position. Benefits include efficient, reliable fixation with small footprint.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Non-clinical testing included biocompatibility (ISO 10993), pull-out strength (static and fatigue loading), sterilization validation (ISO 11135), shelf-life/accelerated aging (ASTM F1980), and bacterial endotoxin testing (USP <85>).
Indicated for attachment of soft tissue to bone in adult patients for various orthopedic repairs in the shoulder, knee, foot/ankle, elbow, and hand/wrist.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener is a device intended to be implanted that consists of a stiff wire segment or rod made of alloys, such as cobalt-chromium-molybdenum and stainless steel, and that may be smooth on the outside, fully or partially threaded, straight or U-shaped; and may be either blunt pointed, sharp pointed, or have a formed, slotted head on the end. It may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.
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August 22, 2022
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Auxein Medical Private Limited Rahul Luthra Director Plot No. 168, 169, 170 Phase-IV, Sector 57, Kundli Industrial area Sonipat, Haryana 131028 India
Re: K213109
Trade/Device Name: Auxilock Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3040 Regulation Name: Smooth or threaded metallic bone fixation fastener Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: MBI Dated: June 22, 2022 Received: July 1, 2022
Dear Rahul Luthra:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Sincerely,
Laura C. Rose, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT6C: Division of Restorative, Repair and Trauma Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
#### 510(k) Number (if known) K213109
Device Name
Auxilock Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The Auxilock Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor is indicated for attachment of soft tissue to bone. This product is intended for the following indications:
#### Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Repair, Acromioclavicular Separation Repair, Biceps Tenodesis, Capsular Shift or Capsulolabral Reconstruction, Deltoid Repair, Superior Labrum, Anterior to Posterior Lesion Repair.
#### Knee
Medial Collateral Ligament Repair, Lateral Ligament Repair, Posterior Oblique Ligament Repair, Extra Capsular Reconstruction, Iliotibial Band Tenodesis, Patellar Ligament and Tendon Avulsion Repair.
Foot/Ankle
Lateral Stabilization, Medial Stabilization, Mid foot Reconstruction, Achilles Tendon Repair, Hallux Valgus Reconstruction, Metatarsal Ligament Repair.
Elbow
Tennis Elbow Repair, Biceps Tendon Reattachment.
#### Hand/Wrist
Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction, Ulnar or Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tear.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### 510k Summary
Pre Market Notification 510(k) Summary as required by section 807.92 General Company Information as required by 807.92 (a) A.1: The Submitter's Name, address, telephone number, a contact person, and the date the summary was prepared.
| Submitter's Name: | Auxein Medical Private Limited |
|----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | Auxein Medical Private Limited<br>Plot No. 168-169-170, Phase-4, Kundli Industrial Area, HSIIDC<br>Sector-57, Sonepat-131028, Haryana, India |
| Contact Person Name: | Mr. Rahul Luthra |
| Title: | Director |
| Phone Number: | +91-9560557733 |
| Dated: | 22.08.2022 |
#### Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance
| Name: | Mr. Mohit Kumar |
|----------|---------------------------|
| Title: | Management Representative |
| Mail Id: | m.kumar@auxein.com |
| Dated: | 22.08.2022 |
Throughout the submission of Auxilock Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor is covered under 510(k) Submission.
# A.2: The name of the device, including the trade or proprietary name if applicable, the common or usual name, and the classification name, if known
Proprietary Name: Auxilock Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor
Common or Usual Name: Soft Tissue Fixation Device
Classification Name: Fastener, Fixation, Non-Degradable, Soft Tissue
Product Code: MBI
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Device Class: II
Review Panel: Orthopedic
### Regulation Number:
21 CFR 888.3040
| Primary Product<br>Code | Classification Name | Common Name | Regulation Number |
|-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|-------------------|
| MBI | Fastener, Fixation,<br>Non-Degradable, Soft<br>Tissue | Soft Tissue Fixation<br>Device | 21 CFR 888.3040 |
### A.3) Identification of the Predicate Device:
Following are the predicate device 510(k) with which we are declaring substantial equivalence: The following is the range of variants covered with their corresponding predicate devices.
| 510(k) Number | K122805 |
|---------------|--------------------------|
| Applicant | Parcus Medical LLC. |
| Common Name | Suture Anchor |
| Device Name | Parcus Draw Tight Anchor |
A.4) A description of the device that is the subject of the pre market notification submission, such as might be found in the labelling or promotional material for the device
# Device Description:
AUXILOCK® Draw tight anchor is made with UHMWPE suture anchor body and PEEK OPTIMA eyelet tip. The Auxilock Draw Tight Anchors are designed for use in attachment of soft tissue to bone. The construct of the Draw Tight Anchors is such that when inserted into the bone and deployed via the included suture, a suture ball is created in the prepared socket that provides the necessary fixation. The Draw Tight Anchors are designed to accommodate both sliding and fixed sutures to be used for soft tissue fixation. The anchor is designed to deliver efficiency and promote ease of use. The anchor can be used for rotator cuff repair surgeries. The AUXILOCK® Draw tight suture based anchor provides a small footprint and also asserts subcortical fixation for anchor insertion. The Draw tight anchor is available in 1.8mm and 3.2mm diameter with various combination of BioBraid and suture tapes. The drill guide and anchor driver combination is well-designed to improve the performance and reliability. The Auxilock Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor consists of the following types of implants:
- AUXILOCK® 1.8mm Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor with One #2 BioBraid: White/Blue .
- AUXILOCK® 1.8mm Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor with One 1.6mm Suture Tape: ● White/Blue
- AUXILOCK® 3.2mm Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor with Two #2 BioBraid: White/Blue & ●
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White/Black
- AUXILOCK® 3.2mm Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor with One #2 BioBraid And One 1.6mm Suture tape: White/Black & White/Blue
The Auxilock Suture is a dyed or non-dyed braided suture construct made of UHMWPE. The proposed suture is braided flat with round ends, and is available in precut lengths in straight and loop configurations, and with or without needles. Suture ends are stiffened with cyanoacrylate. The Suture constructs meet USP standards for suture. The Suture is available in straight and loop configurations; and sizes #2 for suture, and 1.6mm (width) for tape.
### AUXILOCK® BioBraid Suture
AUXILOCK® BioBraid Sutures are braided sterile sutures prepared from Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE). Sutures are non-absorbable and do not impose any significant changes in tensile strength retention known to occur in vivo. BioBraid sutures are available in a variety of colour combinations for easy suture management in complicated repairs.
### Suture color additives
The UHMWPE sutures when made up of tracers can be with blue polypropylene (pigment ß-Cuphthalocyanine blue) or polyamide black (pigment hematein).
The color additive FD&C Blue 2, color additive Black logwood and color additive phtalocyanine are according to FDA and it is approved for use in medical applications (§74.3102 - FDA), (§73.1410 –FDA) and (§74.3045 – FDA) respectively.
# AUXILOCK® BioBraid Suture Tape
AUXILOCK® BioBraid Suture Tape made from UHMPWE has a width of 1.6mm. The suture tape design accommodates the tape in the centre with a suture on the either sides of the tape.
These implants are sold in sterile conditions (EO Sterilization). The system is indicated for use in adult patients only. All implants are for single use only.
Surgical instrumentation is included in Auxilock Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor to allow the placement and attachment of the Anchors with bone. Various drill, anchor driver, Awl, Threading device, Tray, Containers and other components are included with the Auxilock Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor. These Instruments are made from Stainless steel (SS 304) Material.
### A.5) Indications for Use:
# Auxilock Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor:
The Auxilock Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor is indicated for attachment of soft tissue to bone. This product is intended for the following indications:
Shoulder: Rotator Cuff Repair, Acromioclavicular Separation Repair, Bankart Lesion Repair, Biceps Tenodesis, Capsular Shift or Capsulolabral Reconstruction, Deltoid Repair, Superior Labrum, Anterior to Posterior Lesion Repair.
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Knee: Medial Collateral Ligament Repair, Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair, Posterior Oblique Ligament Repair, Extra Capsular Reconstruction, Iliotibial Band Tenodesis, Patellar Ligament and Tendon Avulsion Repair.
Foot/Ankle: Lateral Stabilization, Medial Stabilization, Midfoot Reconstruction, Achilles Tendon Repair, Hallux Valgus Reconstruction, Metatarsal Ligament Repair.
Elbow: Tennis Elbow Repair, Biceps Tendon Reattachment.
Hand/Wrist: Scapholunate Ligament Reconstruction, Ulnar or Radial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction, Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex Tear.
# A.6) Summary of Technological Characteristics as compared to the predicate devices: Substantial equivalence including comparison with predicate devices.
A comparison between the Auxein's Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor and predicate devices has been performed which has resulted in demonstration of similarities in dimensional and performance criteria.
| S.<br>No. | Characteristics | Auxein's Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor | Predicate device | Remarks |
|-----------|-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------|
| 1. | Product Code | MBI | MBI | Identical<br>as<br>Predicate<br>device |
| 2. | Regulation<br>Number | 21 CFR 888.3040 | 21 CFR 888.3040 | Identical<br>as<br>Predicate<br>device |
| 3. | Regulatory<br>Class | II | II | Identical<br>as<br>Predicate<br>device |
| 4. | Indications for<br>use | The Auxilock Draw Tight<br>Suture-Based Anchor is<br>indicated for attachment of soft<br>tissue to bone. This product is<br>intended for the following<br>indications:<br><br>Shoulder: Rotator Cuff Repair,<br>Acromioclavicular Separation | The Parcus Draw Tight Anchor<br>is indicated for attachment of<br>soft tissue to bone. This product<br>is intended for the following<br>indications:<br><br>Shoulder: Rotator Cuff Repair,<br>Acromioclavicular Separation<br>Repair, Bankart Lesion Repair, | Identical<br>as<br>Predicate<br>device |
| | | | K213109 | |
| | | | Repair, Bankart Lesion Repair,<br>Biceps Tenodesis, Capsular | |
| | | | Biceps Tenodesis, Capsular<br>Shift or Capsulolabral | |
| | | | Shift or Capsulolabral<br>Reconstruction, Deltoid Repair, | |
| | | | Reconstruction, Deltoid Repair,<br>SLAP Lesion Repair. | |
| | | | Superior Labrum, Anterior to<br>Posterior Lesion Repair.. | |
| | | | Knee: Medial Collateral | |
| | | | Ligament Repair, Lateral | |
| | | | Knee: Medial Collateral | |
| | | | Ligament Repair, Lateral | |
| | | | Collateral Ligament Repair, | |
| | | | Posterior Oblique Ligament | |
| | | | Repair, Extra Capsular | |
| | | | Collateral Ligament Repair, | |
| | | | Posterior Oblique Ligament | |
| | | | Reconstruction, Iliotibial Band | |
| | | | Repair, Extra Capsular | |
| | | | Tenodesis, Patellar Ligament | |
| | | | Reconstruction, Iliotibial Band | |
| | | | and Tendon Avulsion Repair. | |
| | | | Tenodesis, Patellar Ligament | |
| | | | | |
| | | | and Tendon Avulsion Repair. | |
| | | | Foot/Ankle: Lateral | |
| | | | Stabilization, Medial | |
| | | | Lateral | |
| | | | Foot/Ankle: | |
| | | | Stabilization, Mid foot | |
| | | | Stabilization, Medial | |
| | | | Reconstruction, Achilles Tendon | |
| | | | Stabilization, Mid foot | |
| | | | Repair, Hallux Valgus | |
| | | | Reconstruction, Achilles | |
| | | | Reconstruction, Metatarsal | |
| | | | Tendon Repair, Hallux Valgus | |
| | | | Ligament Repair. | |
| | | | Reconstruction, Metatarsal | |
| | | | | |
| | | | Ligament Repair. | |
| | | | Elbow: Tennis Elbow Repair, | |
| | | | Biceps Tendon Reattachment. | |
| | | | | |
| | | | Elbow: Tennis Elbow Repair, | |
| | | | | |
| | | | Biceps Tendon Reattachment. | |
| | | | Hand/Wrist: Scapholunate | |
| | | | Ligament Reconstruction, Ulnar | |
| | | | | |
| | | | Hand/Wrist: Scapholunate | |
| | | | or Radial Collateral Ligament | |
| | | | Ligament Reconstruction, Ulnar | |
| | | | Reconstruction, TFCC. | |
| | | | or Radial Collateral Ligament | |
| | | | | |
| | | | Reconstruction, Triangular | |
| | | | | |
| | | | Fibrocartilage Complex Tear. | |
| 5. | Material | Peek OPTIMA as per ASTM<br>F2026-17 and UHMWPE as per<br>ASTM F2848-17 used in New<br>Device. | Peek OPTIMA as per ASTM<br>F2026-17 and UHMWPE as per<br>ASTM F2848-17 used in<br>Predicate Device. | Conform<br>to the<br>Identical<br>material<br>standard |
| 6. | Performance<br>Standards | Bench testing of proposed<br>device. | Bench testing for predicate<br>device. | Identical<br>as<br>Predicate<br>device |
| 7. | Sterilization | Provided in Sterile conditions<br>(EO Sterilization). | Provided in Sterile conditions<br>(EO Sterilization). | Identical<br>as<br>Predicate<br>device |
| | | | | Predicate<br>device |
| 8. | Single<br>Use/Reuse | Single Use | Single Use | Identical<br>as<br>Predicate<br>device |
| 9. | Operating<br>Principle | It can be used for single<br>incision, soft tissue, or bone-<br>tendon-bone fixation. | It can be used for single<br>incision, soft tissue, or bone-<br>tendon-bone fixation. | Identical<br>as<br>Predicate<br>device |
| 10. | Shelf-Life | 5 Years | 5 Years | Same as<br>Predicate<br>device |
| 11. | Dimensional<br>Verification | The same dimensions are found in both new Devices as well as<br>Predicate devices. | | Same as<br>Predicate<br>device |
Following is the summary of parameters in which the comparison has been verified:
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### B.1) Discussion on the non-clinical testing performed
Following are the applicable product standards considered for non-clinical standards:
- Material Standards.
- . Biocompatibility Standards
- Performance Standards.
- Sterilization, shelf-life and packaging for sterile product.
- Bacterial Endotoxin
### Material Standards:
The material standards are the essential part to be complied with first, as it is the basis of manufacturing metallic surgical implants.
We have complied with the following material standards
- ASTM F2026-17: Standard Specification for Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Polymers for Surgical . Implant Applications.
- · ASTM F2848-17: Standard Specification for Medical-Grade Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Yarns.
- ASTM F899-12: Standard Specification for Wrought Stainless Steels for surgical instruments. ●
Note: We have used Grade 304 of Stainless steel (SS 304) Material for instruments as per ASTM F899-12 and PEEK OPTIMA as per ASTM F2026-17 for Implants.
We have verified the purchased material and are in compliance to these standards and copies of the relevant test results are attached in Vol_005_Appendix D Implant Material Report and Vol_006_ Appendix E ASTM F899 Report of the technical dossier.
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# Summary of Biocompatibility
The device in its final finished form has been evaluated for biocompatibility according to ISO 10993.
### Summary Performance Data:
The pull out strength (Static & Fatigue Loading) was measured for the Auxilock Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchors and Predicate device. The results were reviewed and side by side comparisons were done with the Parcus predicate device and it demonstrated that there were no significant differences between the Auxilock Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchors and the predicate devices.
# Sterilization, shelf-life and packaging for sterile product
- ISO 11138-8:2021, Sterilization of health care products Biological indicators Part 8: . Method for validation of a reduced incubation time for a biological indicator.
- . ISO 11135:2014, Sterilization of health-care products - Ethylene oxide - Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices.
- . ISO 11135-1:2007, Sterilization of health care products - Ethylene oxide - Part 1: Requirements for development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices.
- ISO/TS 11135-2:2008, Sterilization of health care products Ethylene oxide Part 2: Guidance . on the application of ISO 11135-1.
- ISO 11737-1:2018 Sterilization of medical devices - Microbiological methods- Part 1: Estimation of population of microorganisms on products.
- ISO 11737-2:2009 Sterilization of medical devices - Microbiological methods- Part 2: Tests of sterility performed in the validation of a sterilization process.
- ISO 11607-1:2006/AMD1:2014 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - part 1: requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging system.
- ISO 11607-2:2006/AMD1:2014 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 2: Validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes.
- ASTM F1980:2016 Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices.
- ASTM F88/F88M:2015 Standard test method for seal strength of flexible barrier materials.
- ASTM F1929:2015 Standard Test Method for Detecting Seal Leaks in Porous Medical Packaging by Dye Penetration.
### Bacterial Endotoxin
- USP <85> Bacterial Endotoxin Test. ●
- . USP <161> Medical Devices-Bacterial Endotoxin and Pyrogen Tests.
# Summary of Bacterial Endotoxin Test:
Bacterial Endotoxin test was performed on Auxilock Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor by using Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate (LAL) test. The Endotoxin testing limit was less or equal to 20EU/Device. The test was performed according to standard USP32 chapter 85.
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### Summary of Shelf-Life Study:
The shelf life study (accelerated Stability Study) was conducted on an Auxilock Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor. As per the expiry assumption of 5 years, we have performed this study at 60°C and calculated that the accelerated stability study will be continued for 8 months. The bioburden test, sterilization, sterility test, visual inspection, dimensional check, Material integrity and package integrity test were performed on the subject device before starting the study and after the completion of the study. After completion of the study, the accelerated stability study was found to be satisfactory. Hence, we have concluded that the expiry of 5 years, which we have assumed complies. ASTM F1980:2016 was used as reference standard for performing this test.
#### Conclusion:
There are no significant differences between the subject device and the predicate devices that would adversely affect the use of the product. It is substantially equivalent to these devices in design, function, materials, and operational principles as internal fixation components. From the data available we can justify that the Auxilock Draw Tight Suture-Based Anchor is as safe, and as effective and performs the same indications for use as that of already marketed predicate devices identified in A.3. of 510(k) summary.
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Learn the FDA Browser
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.