K213927 · Varian Medical Systems, Inc. · JAK · Jan 14, 2022 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K213927
Device Name
Respiratory Gating for Scanners v2.0
Applicant
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
Product Code
JAK · Radiology
Decision Date
Jan 14, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Special
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1750
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Respiratory Gating for Scanners (RGSC) is used to characterize the patient's respiratory patterns, providing the necessary information to diagnostic devices to acquire images synchronized with the breathing motion. RGSC can also be used to monitor the patient position during the image acquisition.
Device Story
Respiratory Gating for Scanners (RGSC) v2.0 is a respiratory motion monitoring system for CT/PET-CT imaging. Input: infrared camera captures motion of a reflector block placed on patient's chest/abdomen. Operation: infrared illuminator ring reflects light off markers; real-time unit processes video data to track block position; workstation manages patient files, calibration, and session review. Output: respiratory pattern data sent to diagnostic scanner to synchronize image acquisition. Used in clinical settings by radiologic technicians/therapists under physician supervision. Benefits: enables breathing-synchronized imaging, reducing motion artifacts; improves diagnostic image quality. Features: SmartTrack algorithm for robust block detection; Kalman filtering for noise reduction; supports wall, ceiling, or couch-mounted camera configurations.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical or animal testing submitted. Substantial equivalence established via non-clinical verification and validation, including software testing, electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2), mechanical testing for camera mounting, and human factors validation (IEC 62366).
Technological Characteristics
Materials: ABS 737 (reflector block). Sensing: Infrared camera with illuminator ring. Energy: Class II laser (calibration). Connectivity: Networked (WAP, 3rd party scanner interface). Software: Major level of concern (Class C per IEC 62304). Mounting: Wall, ceiling, or couch. Sterilization: N/A (non-invasive).
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing diagnostic imaging (CT/PET-CT) requiring respiratory motion synchronization or position monitoring. No specific age or gender contraindications stated.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A computed tomography x-ray system is a diagnostic x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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Varian Medical Systems, Inc. % Peter Coronado Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs 3100 Hansen Way PALO ALTO CA 94304
Re: K213927
Trade/Device Name: Respiratory Gating for Scanners v2.0 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulation Name: Computed tomography x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JAK Dated: December 15, 2021 Received: December 16, 2021
Dear Mr. Peter Coronado:
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,
Laurel Burk, Ph.D. Assistant Director Diagnostic X-ray Systems Team Division of Radiological Health OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics and Radiological Health 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) K213927
Device Name Respiratory Gating for Scanners v2.0
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Respiratory Gating for Scanners (RGSC) is used to characterize the patient's respiratory patterns, providing the necessary information to diagnostic devices to acquire images synchronized with the breathing motion. RGSC can also be used to monitor the patient position during the image acquisition.
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3100 Hansen Way Palo Alto, CA 94304 650.493.4000 800.544.4636 varian.com
# 510(k) Summary (K213927)
The following information is provided as required by 21 CFR 807.92.
| SUBMITTER | |
|------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Name and Address: | Varian Medical Systems, Inc.<br>3100 Hansen Way, m/s E110<br>Palo Alto, CA 94304 |
| Contact Person: | Peter J. Coronado<br>Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs<br>Phone: 650-424-6320 Fax: 650-646-9200<br>submissions.support@varian.com |
| Date Prepared: | January 11, 2022 |
| SUBJECT DEVICE | |
| Subject Device Name: | Respiratory Gating for Scanners v2.0 |
| Common/Usual Name: | Respiratory Gating for Scanners |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR 892.1750 |
| Classification Name: | Computed Tomography X-Ray System |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | JAK |
| PREDICATE DEVICE | |
| Predicate Device Name: | Respiratory Gating for Scanners (K151533) |
| Reference Device(s): | No reference devices were used in this submission |
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Respiratory Gating for Scanners (RGSC) is a respiratory motion monitoring device used in the breathingsynchronized acquisition of images on CT and/or PET CT Scanners. It first received FDA clearance in 2015 (K151533). The device consists of the RGSC cabinet (containing workstation unit & real-time unit for user control and interaction), a gating reflector block placed on the patient, a camera system which is used to monitor the reflector block and report the patient's respiratory motion to the workstation, and a visual coaching device. RGSC is operated primarily by radiologist technicians and/or radiotherapists with current licensure and/or certification as required by regional authority, in accordance with the
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prescription of radiologist or a radiation oncologist and under the general supervision of chief technologists and/or medical physicists, as required by regional authority.
The concepts in the operation of the device include:
- 1. Breathing-synchronized image acquisition
- 2. Breathing motion tracking and recording
- 3. Tracking, recording, and triggering with prospective and retrospective gating for diagnostic imaging
The infrared camera tracks the position and motion of the reflector block, which is placed on the patient's chest or abdomen during this process. This light, plastic block with four reflective markers which face the direction of the camera is in transitory contact with the patient's skin for a limited amount of time (< 24 hours). Within the camera housing, an illuminator ring emits the infrared light which reflects off the markers on the reflector block back to the camera. The camera can be either wallmounted, ceiling-mounted, or couch-mounted. It directly connected to the RGSC cabinet through the back panel. The housing also contains the Class II laser used to calibrate the camera. This calibration is to be performed after installation and any time the camera's position has changed.
The RGSC cabinet houses the workstation unit. The workstation contains the RGSC application which has functions for patient file creation and storage, calibration of the system, set up, recording, and review of a reference session. The real-time unit contains software for the real-time image data processing, which is used in the dynamic tracking of the reflector block. The real-time unit controls the interface to the Wireless Access Point, Camera, and 300 party diagnostic imaging scanner.
### INDICATIONS FOR USE
Respiratory Gating for Scanners (RGSC) is used to characterize the patient's respiratory patterns, providing the necessary information to diagnostic devices to acquire images synchronized with the breathing motion. RGSC can also be used to monitor the patient position during the image acquisition.
### COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The modified device, referred to as the "subject device" throughout this summary, is the release version v2.0 (version 2.0) of the Respiratory Gating for Scanners. The predicate device is the release version v1.0 MR1 (version 1.0 Maintenance Release 1; K151533) of the Respiratory Gating for Scanners.
### Significant Changes in the subject device compared with the predicate device are as follows:
- 1. SmartTrack algorithm change to improve detection and tracking of the Reflector Block
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The SmartTrack algorithm in the predicate device was not able to detect the Reflector Block in some situations due to x-ray scatter and sometimes the tracking of the Reflector Block failed because of pixel noise in the raw images. The SmartTrack of the predicate device used the top, bottom, left and right pixel above the threshold to calculate the size of the Reflector Block. This method may lead to an invalid result after the internal check. In the subject device, the calculation of the Reflector Block size is improved that such noisy and bright pixels randomly caused by x-ray scatter can be removed from the Reflector Block size calculation. This increases the robustness of detecting the Reflector Block position.
- 2. Use of a new filtering method for noise reduction on the breathing amplitude signal
The subject device, RGSC v2.0, uses a new Kalman filtering method to reduce the noise on the amplitude signal, which is a more robust method against couch motions compared to the predicate device using a simple sliding averaging filter.
- 3. Support for couch-mounted camera (in addition to previous wall- and ceiling-mounted camera)
The predicate device only supports wall or ceiling mounting of the camera. The subject device also allows mounting the RGSC single camera on the scanner couches.
The significant changes compared between the predicate device and subject device do not extend or add to the indicated use for the cleared predicate device. The SmartTrack algorithm improvement for better detection and the use of a new Kalman filtering method for noise reduction do not change the core mechanism from that of the predicate, but to improve the quality and performance of the device. The additional support of couch-mounted camera can be considered an improvement to existing capabilities in the predicate device. This feature does not add or extend the indicated usage of the predicate device. The non-clinical Verification and Validation testing demonstrates that these changes do not negatively impact the safety and effectiveness of the subject device and the subject device performs its intended use as designed through the product's functional, usability, and safety requirements.
### Non-Significant Cumulative Changes in the subject device compared with the predicate device include:
- . New service workspace to show the connection status to RGSC workstation and real-time node, and show live feed from the single camera
- . Support of Windows 10 (changed from Windows 7 Ultimate)
- Real-time node: support a new version of VxWorks
- . New single board computer for Real-time node
- Shared Framework Integration
- National languages support
- Wireless Access Point (WAP) configuration tool updated to a new version
Product: Respiratory Gating for Scanners (RGSC) v2.0 Document: 510(k) Summary
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- Infrared Camera changes:
- Implementation of High-Resolution sensor in camera O
- Extended distance from camera to scanner isocenter O
- Allow inverted mounting of the camera for ceiling mounting O
- Visual Couching Device (VCD) changes: ●
- Software operating system changed from Windows CE to Android O
- Support touch screen O
- Digital video output to support HDMI goggles O
- O Additional 3″d party couch tops supported for VCD mounting
- Ability to hide personally identifiable information for improved HIPAA compliance
- Addition of new scanners to the configuration list
- Minor usability and cybersecurity improvements .
- . Bug fixes
Note: These changes evaluated against FDA's Guidance Deciding when to submit a 510(k) for a change to an existing device (Oct 2017) and Deciding when to submit a 510(k) for a software change to an existing device (Oct 2017) and recommended for Documentation are considered Non-Significant Cumulative Changes in this submission.
The subject device RGSC v2.0 is a modified device of the predicate device, RGSC v1.0MR1. A device comparison table is shown below, and the feature / specification changes that occur in this modification have been highlighted in blue.
| Feature / Specification | Predicate Device:<br>RGSC v1.0 MR1 (K151533) | Modified / Subject Device:<br>RGSC v2.0 (K213927) |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | Respiratory Gating for Scanners (RGSC) is used to characterize the patient's respiratory patterns, providing the necessary information to diagnostic devices to acquire images synchronized with the breathing motion. RGSC can also be used to monitor the patient position during the image acquisition. | Respiratory Gating for Scanners (RGSC) is used to characterize the patient's respiratory patterns, providing the necessary information to diagnostic devices to acquire images synchronized with the breathing motion. RGSC can also be used to monitor the patient position during the image acquisition. |
| Indications for Use | Respiratory Gating for Scanners (RGSC) is used to characterize the patient's respiratory patterns, providing the necessary information to diagnostic devices to acquire images synchronized with the breathing motion. RGSC can also be used to monitor the patient position during the image acquisition. | Respiratory Gating for Scanners (RGSC) is used to characterize the patient's respiratory patterns, providing the necessary information to diagnostic devices to acquire images synchronized with the breathing motion. RGSC can also be used to monitor the patient position during the image acquisition. |
| Major Components | RGSC Cabinet (Workstation Unit & Real-Time Unit) Infrared Camera Reflector Block Visual Coaching Device (wireless) | |
| Feature / Specification | Predicate Device: | Modified / Subject Device: |
| | RGSC v1.0 MR1 (K151533) | RGSC v2.0 |
| General Usage | | |
| National Languages Support | No, only support selected languages | Yes |
| Compatible with Image<br>Acquisition Systems used in<br>Radiation Oncology and<br>Diagnostics | Yes, (General interface) supports<br>for both triggered/gated and 4D<br>image acquisition. | Yes, (General interface) supports<br>for both triggered/gated and 4D<br>image acquisition. |
| Support for audio and visual patient coaching methods | Yes, incorporates an optional Visual Coaching Device (VCD) that includes monitor attached on the Scanner Couch top. | Yes, incorporates an optional Visual Coaching Device (VCD) that includes monitor attached on the Scanner Couch top. |
| Supported breathing methods | Free-breathing, voluntary breath-hold | Free-breathing, voluntary breath-hold |
| Supported scanning modes | Prospective and retrospective scans | Prospective and retrospective scans |
| Patient position monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Recognition and management of periodicity changes in respiratory pattern | Yes | Yes |
| Support for phase-based gating | Yes | Yes |
| Support for amplitude-based gating | Yes | Yes |
| Database Mode (connection to ARIA DB) | Yes | Yes |
| Export real-time data to 3rd party systems for post-processes and sort the 4D images | Yes | Yes |
| Export session data or sections of the reference data (user-definable start time for VXP export) | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared Camera Features | | |
| Support for wall-mounted camera | Yes, supports a tracking distance from 2.5 to 5.6 meters.<br>Video camera with 25 mm lens. | Yes, supports a tracking distance from 2.5 to 5.6 meters.<br>Video camera with 25 mm lens. |
| Support for ceiling-mounted camera | Yes, supports a tracking distance from 2.5 to 5.6 meters.<br>Video camera with 25 mm lens. | Yes, supports a tracking distance from 2.5 to 5.6 meters.<br>Video camera with 25 mm lens. |
| Feature / Specification | Predicate Device:<br>RGSC v1.0 MR1 (K151533) | Modified / Subject Device:<br>RGSC v2.0 |
| Support for couch-mounted camera | No | Yes, supports a tracking distance<br>of 1.0 to 2.5 meters.<br>Video camera with 12 mm lens. |
| Extended distance from<br>camera to scanner isocenter | No | Yes |
| Use of HighRes sensor in camera | No | Yes |
| Laser for camera calibration | Yes | Yes |
| SmartTrack | Use top, bottom, left and right<br>pixel above the threshold to<br>calculate the size of the Reflector<br>Block | Improved calculation method<br>that noisy and bright pixels<br>randomly caused by x-ray scatter<br>can be removed from the<br>Reflector Block size calculation |
| Noise filter for Single Camera | Averaging Filter | Kalman Filter |
| Reflector Block Features / Specifications | | |
| Material | ABS 737 | ABS 737 |
| Design | Light plastic block with reflective<br>markers (4 dots) | Light plastic block with reflective<br>markers (4 dots) |
| Positioning | Positioned typically on the<br>patient's upper abdomen or<br>chest area within the video<br>camera's field of view during use. | Positioned typically on the<br>patient's upper abdomen or<br>chest area within the video<br>camera's field of view during use. |
| Measured parameters | Vertical, lateral and longitudinal<br>position of the reflector block. | Vertical, lateral and longitudinal<br>position of the reflector block. |
| Visual Coaching Device Features | | |
| Support for system navigation<br>using an external USB mouse | Yes | No |
| Support for system navigation<br>using the touch screen | No | Yes |
| Support for video output to<br>an external monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Support for video output to a<br>projector | Yes | Yes |
| Support for video output to<br>VGA compatible video goggles | Yes | No |
| Support for digital video output<br>to HDMI compatible video<br>goggles | No | Yes |
| Software Operating System | | |
| Feature / Specification | Predicate Device: | Modified / Subject Device: |
| | RGSC v1.0 MR1 (K151533) | RGSC v2.0 |
| RGSC Workstation | Windows 7 Ultimate | Windows 10 |
| Real-Time Node | V1 | V2 |
| Single Board Computer | ROBO 8112<br>CPU E1275v3 | ROBO 8113<br>CPU E1275v6 |
| Visual Coaching Device | Windows CE | Android |
| CT Scanner Interface | | |
| Universal scanner interface | Yes | Yes |
| Trigger signal to scanner | Single-ended | Single-ended or differential |
| RGSC System | | |
| RGSC workstation hard drive | HDD | SSD |
| Firewall model | Juniper SRX 100 | Juniper SRX 300 |
| Ethernet Switch | DELL 2816 | Part of Juniper SRX 300 |
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## varian
Varian Medical Systems
3100 Hansen Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304 650.493.4000
800.544.4636 varian.com
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Varian Medical Systems
3100 Hansen Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304 650.493.4000
800.544.4636 varian.com
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### SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCE DATA
The following performance data was provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
### Non-clinical Verification and Validation Testing
Hardware and Software verification and validation testing was conducted according to the FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR §820), ISO 13485 Quality Management System standard, ISO 14971 Risk Management Standard and the other FDA recognized consensus standards listed below to ensure that the system is working as designed. Test results demonstrate that the device conforms to design specifications and meets the needs of the intended users, including assuring risk mitigations were implemented and functioned properly.
Software verification and validation testing were completed and documented provided as recommended by FDA's Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices." The software for this device was considered as a "major" level of concern (Class C per IEC 62304) as the device is an accessory to a medical device that has a "major" level of concern. The appropriate level software documentation is provided with reference to the relevant guidance.
### Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on RGSC consisting of the electronic components: RGSC Cabinet (Workstation Unit and Real-time Unit), VCD, Wireless Access Point, and Infrared Camera.
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The system complies with the FDA recognized standards IEC 60601-1 for electrical safety and IEC 60601-1-2 for EMC.
### Mechanical Testing
Mechanical testing and simulated use testing were conducted for camera couch mounting to ensure it works as designed and meets intended requirements specifications.
### Human Factors Validation
Human factors validation study was conducted according to the standard IEC 62366 to verify the RGSC v2.0 performs well as intended for the intended users, uses, and use environments.
### Standards Conformance
The subject device conforms to the following regulatory standards including FDA recognized standards and references additional standards as applicable.
- . ANSI / AAMI ES60601-1:2005 + A1:2012 [FR 19-4]
- . IEC 60601-1-2:2014 Edition 4.0 [FR 19-8]
- IEC 60601-1-6:2010+AMD1:2013 Edition 3.1 [FR 5-89]
- IEC 62366-1:2015 Edition 1.0 [FR 5-114] ●
- . ISO 10993-1:2018 Fifth Edition [FR 2-258]
The subject device also complies with the following non-FDA recognized standard:
- . IEC 60825-1:2014
The subject device was designed and developed, including verification testing, within an established Quality System compliant to:
- . 21 CFR §820 - Quality System Regulation
- ISO 13485:2016
- . ISO 14971:2019 Third Edition [FR 5-125]
- ISO 15223-1:2016 Third Edition [FR 5-117]
- IEC 62304:2006/A1:2016 Edition 1.1 [FR 13-79]
- ANSI / UL 2900-1:2017 First Edition [FR 13-96]
### Clinical Testing
No animal or clinical tests are being submitted to establish substantial equivalence with the predicate device.
### CONCLUSION
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The Respiratory Gating for Scanners v2.0 is substantially equivalent to the predicate device Respiratory Gating for Scanners v1.0 MR1 (K151533). The intended use and indications for use are the same. The major technological characteristics are substantially equivalent to the predicate device, and the differences do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness. The results of verification and validation as well as conformance to relevant safety standards demonstrate that the subject device Respiratory Gating for Scanners v2.0 meets the safety and performance criteria and is substantially equivalent to the predicate device Respiratory Gating for Scanners v1.0 MR1 (K151533).
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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.