The Respiree Cardio-Respiratory Monitor is a respiratory monitor intended for hospitals and hospital-type facilities in non-ICU settings. The Respiree Cardio-Respiratory Monitor is indicated for the non-invasive spot checking of respiration rate (RR) for adult patients.
Device Story
Respiree Cardio-Respiratory Monitor (Model RS001) is a small, wearable device for spot-checking adult respiration rate (RR) in non-ICU hospital settings. The device attaches to the patient's chest via a disposable adhesive patch with a hook-and-loop fastener. It utilizes a vertical-cavity surface-emitting diode (VCSEL) to emit optical radiation toward the skin and an integrated photodetector to sense diffused light, measuring thoracic movements. An adaptive signal processing method enhances RR measurements by optimizing across different respiratory rate bands. The device is powered by a 3.7V rechargeable lithium-ion battery and includes optional Bluetooth LE for wireless data transfer to mobile devices. Healthcare professionals use the device to obtain spot-check RR measurements, which are displayed on the monitor and can be viewed/downloaded via the Respiree Health App. The device provides a non-invasive alternative for respiratory monitoring, aiding clinical assessment without the need for continuous monitoring equipment.
Clinical Evidence
Clinical validation performed on 46 subjects (ages 20-80, diverse BMI/skin tones, 50% male). The device was benchmarked against manual scoring of reference EtCO2 waveforms. Results demonstrated a respiratory rate accuracy (ARMS) of <3 rpm. No adverse events or complications were observed. Study confirms performance across the intended population.
Technological Characteristics
Materials: Biocompatible adhesive patch (ISO 10993-1, -5, -10). Sensing: Optical (VCSEL emitter and photodetector). Power: 3.7V rechargeable Li-ion battery. Connectivity: Bluetooth LE. Form factor: 40mm x 40mm x 13mm. Standards: AAMI IEC ES 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, ANSI IEEE C63.27, ISO 14971, UL 1642.
Indications for Use
Indicated for non-invasive spot checking of respiration rate (RR) in adult patients within hospital or hospital-type non-ICU settings.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A breathing (ventilatory) frequency monitor is a device intended to measure or monitor a patient's respiratory rate. The device may provide an audible or visible alarm when the respiratory rate, averaged over time, is outside operator settable alarm limits. This device does not include the apnea monitor classified in § 868.2377.
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March 8, 2023
Respiree PTE Ltd. % Cherita James Regulatory Consultant M Squared Associates. Inc 127 West 30th St. Floor 9 New York, New York 10001
Re: K223681
Trade/Device Name: Respiree Cardio-Respiratory Monitor Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.2375 Regulation Name: Breathing Frequency Monitor Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: BZO Dated: December 8, 2022 Received: December 8, 2022
Dear Cherita James:
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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Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal
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# Rachana Visaria -S
Rachana Visaria, Ph.D. Assistant Director DHT1C: Division of Sleep Disordered Breathing, Respiratory and Anesthesia Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K223681
Device Name Respiree Cardio-Respiratory Monitor
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Respiree Cardio-Respiratory Monitor is a respiratory monitor intended for hospital-type facilities in non-ICU settings. The Respiree Cardio-Respiratory Monitor is indicated for the non-invasive spot checking of respiration rate (RR) for adult patients.
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# 510(K) SUMMARY
The following information is provided as required by 21 CFR § 807.87 for Respiree Cardio-Respiratory Monitor 510(k) premarket notification.
- Respiree PTE Ltd. Sponsor: 176 Orchard Road Level 5, Unit 5 Singapore 238843 Ph: 65-90617570
Contact: Cherita James M Squared Associates, Inc. 127 West 30th Street 9th Floor New York, New York 10001 Ph: 347-954-0624 Fax: 703-562-9797 Email: Cjames@MSquaredAssociates.com
Date Prepared: March 8, 2023
| Trade/Device Name: | Respiree Cardio-Respiratory Monitor |
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| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 868.2375 |
| Regulation Name: | Breathing Frequency Monitor |
| Regulatory Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | BZQ |
| Predicate Device(s): | Primary – Philips IntelliVue CL Respiration Pod (K122223)<br>Reference - PneumaCare Thora-3Di, Model T-01 (K151940) |
Device Description: The Respiree Cardio-Respiratory Monitor, Model RS001, is a small respiratory monitor. For measurement of respiration rate (RR), the device is affixed to the chest using a disposable adhesive patch with a hook-and-loop fastener to attach to the monitor. The device uses a vertical-cavity surface-emitting diode to emit optical radiation directed toward the skin. An integrated photodetector in a nearby position senses the diffused collected light. An adaptive signal processing method is used to enhance the device respiratory rate measurements by splitting the signal processing optimizations across different respiratory rate bands.
The monitor is powered by a 3.7V rechargeable, lithium-ion battery and a USB charging cable is provided. The Respiree Cardio-Respiratory Monitor also includes optional Bluetooth wireless technology for the wireless transfer of patient data to mobile devices.
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Indication for Use: The Respiree Cardio-Respiratory Monitor is a respiratory monitor intended for hospitals and hospital-type facilities in non-ICU settings. The Respiree Cardio-Respiratory Monitor is indicated for the non-invasive spot checking of respiration rate (RR) for adult patients.
### Substantial Equivalence
The claim of substantial equivalence of the Respiree Cardio-Respiratory Monitor to the primary predicate identified above is based on the comparison of the intended use, product technical characteristics, and performance characteristics. The Respiree Cardio-Respiratory Monitor is essentially a smaller, simplified version of the predicate device with similar technologic features to a reference device.
| | Respiree Cardio-<br>Respiratory Monitor<br>(Subject device) | Philips Intellivue CL<br>Respiration Pod (Primary<br>Predicate) | Differences and<br>SE |
|----------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) No. | K223681 | K122223 | -- |
| Primary<br>Product Code | BZQ | BZQ | Same |
| Intended<br>Use/Indications<br>for Use | The Respiree Cardio-<br>Respiratory Monitor is a<br>respiratory monitor<br>intended for hospitals and<br>hospital-type facilities in<br>non-ICU settings. The<br>Respiree Cardio-<br>Respiratory Monitor is<br>indicated for the non-<br>invasive spot checking of<br>respiration rate (RR) for<br>adult patients. | The IntelliVue CL Respiration<br>Pod is indicated for use by health<br>care professionals whenever<br>there is a need for intermittent or<br>spot-check acquisition and<br>monitoring of physiological<br>patient parameters respiration<br>rate and pulse rate wirelessly in<br>specific hospital areas. The<br>IntelliVue CL Respiration Pod is<br>mainly indicated for use in<br>general medical and surgery<br>wards and in waiting areas of<br>emergency rooms. It is not<br>indicated for use in hospital<br>areas in which continuous patient<br>monitoring is needed, such as<br>intensive care units or operating<br>rooms. The intended use of the<br>IntelliVue CL Respiration Pod<br>when used together with a<br>patient monitor is for intermittent<br>or spot-check monitoring and<br>recording of, and to generate | Similar. Minor text<br>difference does not<br>suggest a new or<br>different intended<br>use/ indication for<br>use. There is no<br>change to the use,<br>users or conditions<br>of use.<br>Both devices<br>measure respiration<br>rate in adults for<br>spot check<br>monitoring.<br>Both devices are<br>indicated for use by<br>healthcare<br>professional in<br>hospital settings. |
# Comparison to the Predicate Device
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| alarms for respiration rate and<br>pulse rate of adult patients. The<br>IntelliVue CL Respiration Pod is<br>also intended for acquisition of<br>respiration rate and pulse rate<br>data of adult patients for a<br>clinical information management<br>system. The Intellivue CL<br>Respiration Pod is intended for<br>use by health care professionals.<br>It is not intended for<br>home use. It is not a therapeutic<br>device. | |
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| The IntelliVue CL Respiration<br>Pod is not intended for use on<br>patients with extremely high<br>values for respiration rate (above<br>60 rpm). The IntelliVue CL<br>Respiration Pod is not intended<br>for use on acutely ill cardiac<br>patients with the potential to<br>develop life threatening<br>arrhythmias, e.g. very fast atrial<br>fibrillation or ventricular<br>tachycardia (rapid irregular pulse<br>rate). For monitoring of these<br>patients, a device for continuous<br>ECG monitoring is necessary.<br>The IntelliVue CL Respiration<br>Pod is not a substitute for<br>an ECG monitor. | |
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| | Respiree Cardio-Respiratory<br>Monitor | Philips Intellivue CL<br>Respiration Pod | Differences and SE |
|-----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Measurement<br>Principle | Uses optical sensor to measure<br>thoracic movements. | Uses accelerometer<br>sensor to measure<br>thoracic movements. | Similar technology<br>method. Sensor<br>technology of subject<br>device is different from<br>predicate but is similar<br>to reference device. |
| Patient interface | Sensor is adhesively attached to<br>the patient's chest<br>Image: [Sensor is adhesively attached to the patient's chest] | Pod is adhesively<br>attached to left costal<br>arch of patient's chest<br>Image: [Pod is adhesively attached to left costal arch of patient's chest] | Same. Sensor is attached<br>to the patient's chest. |
| Environment of<br>Use | Hospital and hospital-type<br>environment only (non-ICU<br>settings) | Hospital | Same |
| Target<br>population | Adult only | Adult only | Same |
| Displayed<br>parameters | Respiration rate is shown on the<br>Cardio- respiration monitor<br>display. Retrospective data can<br>be viewed and/or downloaded<br>from Respiree Health App | Respiration data is sent<br>to an assigned<br>compatible intelliVue<br>Patient Monitor or<br>IntelliVue Guardian<br>Software. | Difference in the way<br>the data is displayed<br>does not raise new<br>questions of safety and<br>effectiveness. |
| Mode of<br>operation | Spot checking | Intermittent or spot-<br>check | Same |
| Performance<br>range | 5 - 50 rpm | 5 - 60 bpm | Similar. Performance<br>and clinical study<br>confirm the essential<br>performance of the<br>device at the extremes of<br>the stated performance<br>range. |
| Performance<br>accuracy<br>(ARMS) | <3 rpm | <2 rpm | Similar. Clinical study<br>demonstrates respiration<br>rate accuracy. |
| Alarms | None | Yes | Difference do not raise<br>new questions of safety<br>and effectiveness. The<br>subject device is only<br>intended for spot |
| | | | monitoring of<br>respiration rate. |
| Power Supply | Rechargeable Lithium- ion<br>battery | Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery | Same |
| Wireless<br>Interface | Bluetooth LE | Short Range Radio | Similar principle of<br>operation |
| Biocompatibility | Complies with ISO 10993-1,<br>ISO 10993-<br>5, and ISO 10993-10 | Not available | Adhesive patch used in<br>subject device is<br>biocompatible. |
| Safety and EMC<br>Specifications | AAMI IEC ES 60601-1:2005,<br>IEC 60601-1-2: 2020, ANSI<br>IEEE 63.27-2017 | AAMI ANSI ES<br>60601-1:2005, IEC<br>60601-1-2:2007 IEC<br>60601-1-8:2006 | Same. Subject device<br>complies with current<br>versions of the<br>applicable standards. |
| Dimensions | 40 mm x 40 mm x 13 mm | Pod: 45 mm x 14 mm x<br>65 mm ±5% (without<br>accessories) | Similar. |
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The subject device and the Primary Predicate (K122223) have the following key similarities:
- Both devices have similar intended and indications for use. ●
- . Both devices measure respiration rate as spot monitoring.
- Both devices measure respiration rate from the chest and are patient contacting.
- Both devices use the similar technology method of looking at signals generated from . chest wall or thoracic movement to assess respiration rate.
- Both devices have similar performance range (Predicate is 5 60 rpm, subject device is . 5 - 50 rpm) and performance accuracy (Predicate is <2 rpm, subject device is <3 rpm)
- Both devices use BZQ primary product code. .
The subject device and the Primary Predicate (K122223) have the following key difference:
- The subject device uses optical sensor for respiration rate measurement whereas the primary predicate uses an accelerometer sensor.
# Comparison to reference device
- A reference device was used to further support the sensor technology of the subject device for . respiration rate measurement.
| | Respiree Cardio-<br>Respiratory<br>Monitor (Subject) | PneumaCare<br>Thora-3Di<br>Model T-01<br>(Reference) | Differences<br>and SE |
|--------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 510(k) No. | K223681 | K151940 | - |
| Product Code | BZQ | BZQ | Same |
| | | | |
| Intended<br>Use/Indications for Use | The Respiree Cardio-<br>Respiratory Monitor is a<br>respiratory monitor<br>intended for hospitals<br>and hospital-type<br>facilities in non- ICU<br>settings.<br>The Respiree Cardio-<br>Respiratory Monitor is<br>indicated for the non-<br>invasive spot checking<br>of respiration rate (RR)<br>for adult patients. | The Thora-3Di is<br>intended for a one-<br>time measurement<br>of respiratory rate<br>as part of a vital<br>signs assessment.<br>The device is<br>indicated for<br>hospital or clinical<br>use in adult<br>patients. The<br>device is intended<br>to be operated by<br>clinicians and<br>medically qualified<br>personnel. It is<br>available for sale<br>only upon the order<br>of a physician or<br>licensed health care<br>provider. The<br>Thora- 3Di is not<br>intended to<br>monitor vital signs.<br>This device is not<br>an apnea monitor. | Both devices measure<br>respiration rate in<br>adults.<br>While the subject<br>device is intended for<br>spot check<br>monitoring, the<br>reference device is<br>intended for one-time<br>measurement.<br>Both devices are<br>indicated for use by<br>healthcare<br>professional in<br>hospital settings.<br>As a reference device,<br>this difference does<br>not impact<br>safety/effectiveness,<br>as both subject and<br>primary predicate are<br>SE for spot-checking. |
| Sensor Technology and<br>measurement | Uses optical sensor to<br>measure thoracic<br>movements. | Uses optical sensor<br>to measure thoracic<br>movements. | The reference device<br>uses visual technique<br>using cameras and a<br>projector to look at<br>chest and<br>abdominal wall<br>movement, while the<br>subject device captures<br>thoracic movement<br>emitting optical<br>radiation and intensity<br>changes at the skin are<br>captured by an<br>integrated<br>photodetector. Both<br>methods are evaluating<br>signals generated from<br>chest wall<br>displacement to assess<br>respiratory rate. |
| Intended Application<br>Site | Chest (direct contact) | Chest (non-contact) | As a reference device,<br>this difference does not<br>impact<br>safety/effectiveness, as<br>both subject and<br>primary predicate are<br>spot-checking. |
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The reference device is similar to the subject device as follows:
- . Same application site for respiration rate measurement on the chest
- Same technology for respiration rate measurement using optical technology .
The reference device only differs from the subject device by the fact that the reference device is a non-contact approach versus the subject device that is a contact approach.
### Performance Data
- . Device conforms to software requirements for Moderate Level of Concern devices in accordance with FDA's Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices.
- Device conforms to FDA's Cybersecurity Guidance on Content of Premarket ● Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices
- Device conforms to FDA's guidance document "Use of International Standard ISO 0 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process". Patient contacting components were found to be biocompatible in accordance with ISO 10993-1, -5 and -10 for prolonged contact with intact skin.
- Human factors and usability testing was conducted by intended users to support the 0 acceptability of the human factors and usability risks associated with clinical use.
- Other testing included bench testing of Respiratory Rate, Adhesive Patch Peal Force, and ● Bluetooth.
# Conformity to Standards
Respiree Cardio-Respiratory Monitor has been tested and meets the requirements of the relevant sections of the following performance standards:
| Standard | Recognition<br>Number |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|
| ISO 10993-1, Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and<br>testing within a risk management process | 2-258 |
| ISO 10993-5, 2009, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 5: Test for<br>In Vitro Cytotoxicity | 2-245 |
| ISO 10993-10, 2010, Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 10: Tests<br>for Irritation and Skin Sensitization | 2-174 |
| ANSI AAMI ES60601-1:2005/(R)2012 and A1:2012, C1:2009/(R)2012 and<br>A2:2010/(R)2012 (Consolidated Text) Medical electrical equipment - Part 1:<br>General requirements for basic safety and essential performance (IEC 60601-<br>1:2005, MOD) | 19-4 |
| IEC 60601-1-2 Edition 4.1 2020-09 CONSOLIDATED VERSION, Medical<br>electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and<br>essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances -<br>Requirements and tests | 19-36 |
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| IEC 60601-1-6 Edition 3.1 2013-10 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-6:<br>General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral<br>standard: Usability | 5-89 |
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| IEC 62366-1 Edition 1.1 2020-06 Consolidated Version Medical devices –<br>Part 1: Application of usability engineering to medical devices | 5-129 |
| Title 47 Telecommunication, Part 15 Code of Federal Regulations- Radio<br>Frequency Devices | N/A |
| Title 47 Telecommunication, Part 18 Code of Federal Regulations- Industrial,<br>Scientific, and Medical Equipment | N/A |
| ISO 14971:2019 Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical<br>devices. | 5-125 |
| UL 1642 Standard for Lithium Batteries | 19-10 |
| ANSI IEEE C63.27-2017 American National Standard for Evaluation of<br>Wireless Coexistence | 19-29 |
#### Clinical Data
Clinical validation of the Respiree Cardio-respiratory Monitor was performed for respiratory rate. Respiree Cardio-respiratory Monitor was benchmarked to Reference EtCO2 waveform (from Datex-Ohmeda) that was manually scored by counting the respiratory peaks per minute on a total of 46 subjects. The clinical validation was conducted to demonstrate that the Respiree Cardio- respiratory Monitor performs adequately for all groups within the intended population. The study had a wide, well-distributed range of comorbidities, age (20-80 years), race (white, black and others), BMI (19.1-45.2) and skin tone (Fitzpatrick skin tone type II-VI), as well as a balanced mix of gender (50% male).
#### Effectiveness:
The clinical studies demonstrated Respiree Cardio- respiratory Monitor met the respiratory rate accuracy Ams of <3 rpm when compared to the reference EtCO2 waveform that is scored by counting the respiratory peaks per minute.
#### Safety:
There is no adverse event and complication observed in the clinical studies.
#### Summary:
Based on the clinical performance, Respiratory system is found to have a safety and effectiveness profile that is similar to the predicate device.
#### Conclusion
Respiree Cardio-respiratory Monitor has similar intended use and indications statements, fundamental technology as the predicate device for the measurement of respiratory rate. The differences do not raise new questions of safety and effectiveness.
Performance testing, clinical data and conformity to standards confirm that the device performs as intended. Therefore, the Respiree Cardio-respiratory Monitor is substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
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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.