Model 121 Biopsy Needle, Model 111 Biopsy Needle, Model 112 Biopsy Needle, and Model 131 Disposable Coaxial Biopsy Needle
K214063 · Guangzhou Shengwei Medical Devices Co., Ltd. · KNW · Jun 3, 2022 · Gastroenterology, Urology
Device Facts
Record ID
K214063
Device Name
Model 121 Biopsy Needle, Model 111 Biopsy Needle, Model 112 Biopsy Needle, and Model 131 Disposable Coaxial Biopsy Needle
Applicant
Guangzhou Shengwei Medical Devices Co., Ltd.
Product Code
KNW · Gastroenterology, Urology
Decision Date
Jun 3, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 876.1075
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
Model 121 Biopsy Needle is intended for obtaining percutaneous or surgical histological core samples from soft tissues such as breast, kidney, liver, lung and various soft tissue masses. The device is not intended for use in bone. Model 111/112 Biopsy Needle is intended for obtaining core biopsy from samples soft tissues such as kidney, liver, prostate and various soft tissue masses. The device is not intended for use in bone. Model 111/112 Biopsy Needle is also indicated to provide breast tissue samples for diagnostic sampling of breast abnormalities. It is designed to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial or complete removal of the abnormality. Model 131 Disposable Coaxial Biopsy Needle is intended for use with biopsy needle during soft tissue core biopsy procedures. The device is not intended for use in bone. The extent of histological abnormality cannot be reliably determined from it mammographic appearance. Therefore the extent of removal of the imaged evidence of an abnormality does not predict the extent of removal of a histological abnormality (e.g. malignancy). When the sampled abnormality is not histologically benign, it is essue margins be examined for completeness of removal using standard surgical procedures.
Device Story
Disposable semi-automatic and automatic spring-powered biopsy needles; used to obtain histological core samples from soft tissues. Input: manual operation by clinician; device transforms mechanical spring energy into rapid needle advancement (guillotine style) to capture tissue. Output: tissue core sample for histologic examination. Used in clinical settings for diagnostic sampling of abnormalities. Model 131 acts as a coaxial introducer for biopsy needles. Benefits: enables minimally invasive tissue acquisition for diagnosis; aids in determining malignancy or benign status of soft tissue abnormalities.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Performance evaluated via mechanical testing (depth projection, penetration force, activation force, mechanical durability, sample extraction) compared to predicate devices. Biocompatibility testing per ISO 10993-1:2018 (cytotoxicity, sensitization, irritation, systemic toxicity, hemolysis). Sterilization validated per ISO 11135.
Indicated for individuals requiring percutaneous or surgical histological core biopsy of soft tissue masses (breast, kidney, liver, lung, prostate, spleen, lymph nodes). Not for use in bone.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A gastroenterology-urology biopsy instrument is a device used to remove, by cutting or aspiration, a specimen of tissue for microscopic examination. This generic type of device includes the biopsy punch, gastrointestinal mechanical biopsy instrument, suction biopsy instrument, gastro-urology biopsy needle and needle set, and nonelectric biopsy forceps. This section does not apply to biopsy instruments that have specialized uses in other medical specialty areas and that are covered by classification regulations in other parts of the device classification regulations.
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June 3, 2022
Guangzhou Shengwei Medical Devices Co., Ltd Xiaoiun Cai Marketing Manager No. 126. Guangshao Road, Aotou Town Conghua city, Guangdong 510900 China
Re: K214063
Trade/Device Name: Model 121 Biopsy Needle, Model 111 Biopsy Needle, Model 112 Biopsy Needle, and Model 131 Disposable Coaxial Biopsy Needle Regulation Number: 21 CFR 876.1075 Regulation Name: Gastroenterology-Urology Biopsy Instrument Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KNW, FCG Dated: December 24, 2021 Received: December 27, 2021
Dear Xiaojun Cai:
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.
Long Chen, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT4A: Division of General Surgery Devices OHT4: Office of Surgical and Infection Control 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) K214063
### Device Name
Model 121 Biopsy Needle, Model 111/112 Biopsy Needle, and Model 131 Disposable Coaxial Biopsy Needle
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Shengwei Biopsy needle consist of Model 121 Biopsy Needle, Model 111/112 Biopsy Needle, and Model 13 1 Disposable Coaxial Biopsy Needle. These devices are indicated for use as follows:
Model 121 Biopsy Needle is intended for obtaining percutaneous or surgical histological core samples from soft tissues such as breast, kidney, liver, lung and various soft tissue masses. The device is not intended for use in bone.
Model 111/112 Biopsy Needle is intended for obtaining core biopsy from samples soft tissues such as kidney, liver, prostate and various soft tissue masses. The device is not intended for use in bone.
Model 111/112 Biopsy Needle is also indicated to provide breast tissue samples for diagnostic sampling of breast abnormalities. It is designed to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial or complete removal of the abnormality.
Model 131 Disposable Coaxial Biopsy Needle is intended for use with biopsy needle during soft tissue core biopsy procedures. The device is not intended for use in bone.
The extent of histological abnormality cannot be reliably determined from it mammographic appearance. Therefore the extent of removal of the imaged evidence of an abnormality does not predict the extent of removal of a histological abnormality (e.g. malignancy). When the sampled abnormality is not histologically benign, it is essue margins be examined for completeness of removal using standard surgical procedures.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) | |
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# 510(k) Summary
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided:
### 1. SUBMITTER
Guangzhou Shengwei Medical Devices Co., Ltd No. 126, Guangshao Road, Aotou Town, Conghua city, Guangzhou, China . Phone: +86-13660308085 Fax: +86-020-87886883
| Primary Contact | Xiaojun Cai |
|-----------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Person: | Marketing Manager |
| | Guangzhou Shengwei Medical Devices Co., Ltd |
| | Tel: (+86) -13660308085 |
| | Fax: (+86) - 020-87886883 |
December 24, 2021 Date prepared
- 2. DEVICE
| Device Name: | Biopsy Needle |
|-------------------|-----------------|
| Common name: | Biopsy Needle |
| Regulation number | 21 CFR 876.1075 |
| Regulation Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | KNW FCG |
### 3. PREDICATE DEVICE
K853312 ARGON CUT BIOPSY NEEDLES, VARIOUS SIZES
K133948 BARD(R) MAX-CORE(R) DISPOSABLE CORE INSTRUMENT
K160316, Biopsy Devices and Accessories
The predicate devices K133948 and K160316 had been subject to a non-design related recall.
### DEVICE DESCRIPTION 4.
The Shengwei Biopsy needle include semi-automatic and automatic spring powered guns (disposable). Cannula accessory is provided in a variety of sizes, designed to work with the manufacturer's semi-automatic and automatic guns to obtain and deliver a soft tissue core sample, facilitate skin and tissue penetration, sample retention and / or expulsion depending on the sample sites. The following biopsy devices are included
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in this submission for Shengwei Biopsy needle [Table 1].
## Table 1 Soft Tissue Biopsy Devices and Accessories
| Product Name | Product Description |
|-------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Biopsy Devices | |
| Model 111 | Disposable, automatic device for core biopsy<br>of soft tissue |
| Model 112 | Disposable, automatic device for core biopsy of<br>soft tissue with locking function. |
| Model 121 | Disposable, semi-automatic device for core<br>biopsy of soft tissue |
| Biopsy Device Accessories: Disposable Coaxial Biopsy Needle | |
| Model 131 | Disposable needles for introduction of<br>cannula, or biopsy devices |
## 4.1 Device Format
The device format consists of two configurations: individually packaged sterile devices, co-packaged with various sterile compatible introducer needles in disposable packaging materials in various sized medical grade plastic blister pouches. These devices includes automatic guns (disposable design) packaged individually, or provided with compatible needles. The packaging is compatible with the product's EO sterilization method.
### 5. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Shengwei Biopsy needle consist of Model 121 Biopsy Needle, Model 111/112 Disposable Biopsy Needle, and Model 131 Disposable Coaxial Biopsy Needle. These devices are indicated for use as follows:
- . Model 121 Biopsy Needle is intended for obtaining percutaneous or surgical histological core samples from soft tissues such as breast, kidney, liver, lung and various soft tissue masses. The device is not intended for use in bone.
- Model 111/112 Biopsy Needle is intended for obtaining core biopsy from ● samples soft tissues such as kidney, liver, prostate and various soft tissue masses. The device is not intended for use in bone.
Model 111/112 Biopsy Needle is also indicated to provide breast tissue samples for diagnostic sampling of breast abnormalities. It is designed to provide breast tissue for histologic examination with partial or complete removal of the abnormality.
- Model 131 Disposable Coaxial Biopsy Needle is intended for use with biopsy needle during soft tissue core biopsy procedures. The device is not intended for use in bone.
The extent of histological abnormality cannot be reliably determined
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from it mammographic appearance. Therefore the extent of removal of the imaged evidence of an abnormality does not predict the extent of removal of a histological abnormality (e.g. malignancy). When the sampled abnormality is not histologically benign, it is essential that the tissue margins be examined for completeness of removal using standard surgical procedures.
#### 6. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE PREDICATE DEVICE
The subject device is the same as the predicate device in the intended use, material, biocompatibility, and similar in product style, design feature and dimension. So the subject device is similar to the predicate device.
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device<br>(K160316) | Predicate Device<br>(K133948) | |
|-----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
| Trade Name | Model 111 Biopsy Needle | Themy Automatic Disposable<br>Biopsy Device | BARD(R) MAX-CORE(R)<br>DISPOSABLE CORE<br>INSTRUMENT | Comments |
| Manufacturer | Guangzhou Shengwei<br>Medical Devices Co., Ltd | M.D.L. S.r.l. | BARD PERIPHERAL<br>VASCULAR, INC | |
| Device Class | Class II | Class II | Class II | Same |
| Product Code | KNW,FCG | KNW,FCG | KNW | Same |
| Regulation<br>number | 876.1075 | 876.1075 | 876.1075 | Same |
| Regulation<br>Name | Gastroenterology-<br>Urology Biopsy<br>Instrument | Gastroenterology-<br>Urology Biopsy<br>Instrument | Gastroenterology-<br>Urology Biopsy<br>Instrument | Same |
| Device<br>Description | Disposable programmable<br>automatic spring- loaded<br>guillotine style biopsy<br>system for histological<br>biopsy on soft tissue. | Disposable programmable<br>automatic spring- loaded<br>guillotine style biopsy system<br>for histological biopsy on soft<br>tissue. | Disposable programmable<br>automatic spring- loaded<br>guillotine style biopsy<br>system for histological<br>biopsy on soft tissue. | Same |
| Intended<br>Use/<br>Indications<br>for<br>Use | Model 111 Biopsy Needle<br>is intended for obtaining<br>core biopsy samples from<br>soft tissues such as<br>kidney, liver, prostate<br>and various soft tissue<br>masses. The device is not<br>intended for use in bone. | Themy Automatic Biopsy<br>Needle is intended for<br>obtaining core biopsy samples<br>from soft tissues such as<br>kidney, liver, prostate and<br>various soft tissue masses. The<br>device is not intended for use<br>in bone. | The core needle biopsy<br>device is intended for use<br>in obtaining biopsies from<br>soft tissues such as liver,<br>kidney, prostate, spleen,<br>lymph nodes and various<br>soft tissue masses. It is not<br>intended for use in bone. | Same |
| Use/<br>Indications<br>for Use | Model 111 Biopsy Needle is<br>also indicated to provide<br>breast tissue samples for<br>diagnostic sampling of<br>breast abnormalities. It is<br>designed to provide breast<br>tissue for histologic<br>examination with partial | Themy Automatic Biopsy<br>Needle is also indicated to<br>provide breast tissue samples<br>for diagnostic sampling of<br>breast abnormalities. It is<br>designed to provide breast<br>tissue for histologic<br>examination with partial or | | |
Table 2: Comparison of the Model 111 Biopsy Needle to the predicate device.
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| | or complete removal of the abnormality. | complete removal of the abnormality. | | |
|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------|
| Target<br>Population | Individuals requiring biopsy for sampling of soft tissue abnormalities | Individuals requiring biopsy for sampling of soft tissue abnormalities | Individuals requiring biopsy for sampling of soft tissue abnormalities | Same |
| Mechanics of<br>Operation | Single hand automatic activation | Single hand automatic activation | Single hand automatic activation | Same |
| Gauge | 14G-20G | 14G-20G | 14G-20G | Same |
| Needle Length | 100mm-250mm | 100 mm to 300 mm | 100 mm to 250 mm | Same |
| Patient/<br>Tissue<br>Contact<br>Material | Inner needle and outer needle are made out of 304 stainless steel (X5CrNi18-9).Only Stainless steel is in direct surgical contact with all soft tissues of the patient. | Cannula and mandrel are made out of AISI 304 stainless steel. Only Stainless steel is in direct surgical contact with all soft tissues of the patient. | Cannula and mandrel are made out of AISI 304 stainless steel. Only Stainless steel is in direct surgical contact with all soft tissues of the patient. | Same |
| Performance | Complied with ISO 9626 | Complied with ISO 9626 | Complied with ISO 9626 | Same |
| Sterilization | EO Sterilization | EO Sterilization | EO Sterilization | Same |
| Single use | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Biocompatibili<br>ty | Biocompatible according to ISO 10993 applicable parts | Biocompatible according to ISO 10993 applicable parts | Biocompatible according to ISO 10993 applicable parts | Same |
## Table 3: Comparison of the Model 112 Biopsy Needle to the predicate device.
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device<br>(K160316) | Predicate Device<br>(K133948) | |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Trade Name | Model 112 Biopsy<br>Needle | Themy Automatic<br>Disposable Biopsy<br>Device | BARD(R) MAX-CORE(R)<br>DISPOSABLE CORE<br>INSTRUMENT | Comments |
| Manufacturer | Guangzhou Shengwei<br>Medical Devices Co., Ltd | M.D.L. S.r.l. | BARD PERIPHERAL<br>VASCULAR, INC | |
| Device Class | Class II | Class II | Class II | Same |
| Product Code | KNW,FCG | KNW,FCG | KNW | Same |
| Regulation<br>number | 876.1075 | 876.1075 | 876.1075 | Same |
| Regulation<br>Name | Gastroenterology- Urology<br>Biopsy Instrument | Gastroenterology- Urology<br>Biopsy Instrument | Gastroenterology-<br>Urology Biopsy<br>Instrument | Same |
| Device<br>Description | Disposable programmable<br>automatic spring- loaded<br>guillotine style biopsy<br>system for histological<br>biopsy on soft tissue. | Disposable programmable<br>automatic spring- loaded<br>guillotine style biopsy<br>system for histological<br>biopsy on soft tissue. | Disposable programmable<br>automatic spring- loaded<br>guillotine style biopsy<br>system for histological<br>biopsy on soft tissue. | Similar<br>It has an<br>insurance<br>mechanism<br>to prevent<br>accidental<br>activation<br>before |
| | | | | puncture |
| Intended<br>Use/<br>Indications<br>for<br>Use<br>Use/<br>Indications<br>for Use | Model 112 Biopsy Needle<br>is intended for obtaining<br>core biopsy samples from<br>soft tissues such as<br>kidney, liver, prostate<br>and various soft tissue<br>masses. The device is not<br>intended for use in bone.<br>Model 112 Biopsy Needle is<br>also indicated to provide<br>breast tissue samples for<br>diagnostic sampling of<br>breast abnormalities. It is<br>designed to provide breast<br>tissue for histologic<br>examination with partial<br>or complete removal of<br>the abnormality. | Themy Automatic Biopsy<br>Needle is intended for<br>obtaining core biopsy samples<br>from soft tissues such as<br>kidney, liver, prostate and<br>various soft tissue masses.<br>The device is not intended for<br>use in bone.<br>Themy Automatic Biopsy<br>Needle is also indicated to<br>provide breast tissue samples<br>for diagnostic sampling of<br>breast abnormalities. It is<br>designed to provide breast<br>tissue for histologic<br>examination with partial or<br>complete removal of the<br>abnormality. | The core needle biopsy<br>device is intended for use<br>in obtaining biopsies<br>from soft tissues such as<br>liver, kidney, prostate,<br>spleen, lymph nodes and<br>various soft tissue<br>masses. It is not intended<br>for use in bone. | Same |
| Target<br>Population | Individuals requiring<br>biopsy for sampling of<br>soft tissue abnormalities | Individuals requiring biopsy<br>for sampling of soft tissue<br>abnormalities | Individuals requiring<br>biopsy for sampling of<br>soft tissue<br>abnormalities | Same |
| Mechanics of<br>Operation | Single hand automatic<br>activation | Single hand automatic<br>activation | Single hand automatic<br>activation | Same |
| Gauge | 14G-20G | 14G-20G | 14G-20G | Same |
| Needle Length | 100mm-250mm | 100 mm to 300 mm | 100 mm to 250 mm | Same |
| Patient/Tissu<br>e Contact<br>Material | Inner needle and outer<br>needle are made out of<br>304 stainless steel<br>(X5CrNi18-9).<br>Only Stainless steel is in<br>direct surgical contact<br>with all soft tissues of<br>the patient. | Cannula and mandrel are<br>made out of AISI 304<br>stainless steel.<br>Only Stainless steel is in<br>direct surgical contact with<br>all soft tissues of the<br>patient. | Cannula and mandrel are<br>made out of AISI 304<br>stainless steel.<br>Only Stainless steel is in<br>direct surgical contact<br>with all soft tissues of the<br>patient. | Same |
| Performance | Complied with ISO 9626 | Complied with ISO 9626 | Complied with ISO 9626 | Same |
| Sterilization | EO Sterilization | EO Sterilization | EO Sterilization | Same |
| Single use | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Biocompatibili<br>ty | Biocompatible according<br>to ISO 10993 applicable<br>parts | Biocompatible according to<br>ISO 10993 applicable parts | Biocompatible according<br>to ISO 10993 applicable<br>parts | Same |
| | Subject Device | Predicate Device<br>(K160316) | Predicate Device<br>(K853312) | |
| Trade Name | Model 121 Biopsy<br>Needle | SemiCut Semi-Automatic<br>Biopsy Needle | ARGON CUT BIOPSY<br>NEEDLES, VARIOUS SIZES | Comment |
| Manufacturer | Guangzhou Shengwei Medical<br>Devices Co., Ltd | M.D.L. S.r.l. | ARGON MEDICAL CORP | |
| Device Class | Class II | Class II | Class II | Same |
| Product Code | KNW,FCG | KNW,FCG | DWO | Same |
| Regulation<br>number | 876.1075 | 876.1075 | 478.4800 | Same |
| Regulation<br>Name | Gastroenterology- Urology<br>Biopsy Instrument | Gastroenterology- Urology<br>Biopsy Instrument | Gastroenterology-<br>Urology Biopsy<br>Instrument | Same |
| Device<br>Description | Disposable semi- automatic<br>spring loaded guillotine<br>style biopsy system with<br>adjustable penetration<br>depth for histological<br>biopsy on soft tissue. | Disposable semi- automatic<br>spring loaded guillotine style<br>biopsy system with<br>adjustable penetration depth<br>for histological biopsy on soft<br>tissue. | Disposable semi-<br>automatic spring<br>loaded guillotine<br>style biopsy system<br>with adjustable<br>penetration depth for<br>histological biopsy on<br>soft tissue. | Same |
| Intended<br>Use/<br>Indications<br>for<br>Use<br>Use/<br>Indications<br>for Use | intended for obtaining<br>percutaneous or surgical<br>histological core samples<br>from soft tissues such as<br>breast, kidney, liver, lung<br>and various soft tissue<br>masses. The device is not<br>intended for use in bone. | intended for obtaining<br>percutaneous or surgical<br>histological core samples<br>from soft tissues such as<br>breast, kidney, liver, lung<br>and various soft tissue<br>masses. The device is not<br>intended for use in bone. | intended for<br>obtaining<br>percutaneous or<br>surgical histological<br>core samples from<br>soft tissues such as<br>breast, kidney, liver,<br>lung and various soft<br>tissue masses. The<br>device is not intended<br>for use in bone. | Same |
| Target<br>Population | Individuals requiring biopsy<br>for sampling of soft tissue<br>abnormalities | Individuals requiring biopsy<br>for sampling of soft tissue<br>abnormalities | Individuals requiring<br>biopsy for sampling<br>of soft tissue<br>abnormalities | Same |
| Mechanics of<br>Operation | Single hand automatic<br>activation | Single hand automatic<br>activation | Single hand<br>automatic activation | Same |
| Gauge | 14G-20G | 14G-20G | 14G-20G | Same |
| Needle Length | 100mm-250mm | 70 mm to 300 mm | 90 mm to 200 mm | Similar, the<br>difference does<br>not cause any<br>safety and<br>effectiveness<br>concern. |
| Patient/Tissu<br>e Contact<br>Material | Inner needle and outer<br>needle are made out of 304<br>stainless steel (X5CrNi18-9). | Cannula and mandrel are<br>made out of AISI 304<br>stainless steel. | Cannula and mandrel<br>are made out of AISI<br>304 stainless steel. | Same |
| | Only Stainless steel is in<br>direct surgical contact<br>with all soft tissues of the<br>patient. | Only Stainless steel is in<br>direct surgical contact with<br>all soft tissues of the patient. | Only Stainless steel is<br>in direct surgical<br>contact with all soft<br>tissues of the<br>patient. | |
| | | | patient. | |
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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.