K232290 · ArthroCare Corporation · GEI · Dec 11, 2023 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K232290
Device Name
INTELLIO SHIFT System
Applicant
ArthroCare Corporation
Product Code
GEI · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Dec 11, 2023
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4400
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The INTELLIO SHIFT System is intended for: • Resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissues and hemostasis of blood vessels in arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures. • Hemostasis (via coagulation) of soft tissue and bone in joint arthroplasty procedures. • Resection of soft and osseous tissues including, but not limited to, use in large articular cavities and small articular cavities
Device Story
The INTELLIO SHIFT System is a multi-modality surgical controller combining radiofrequency (RF) coblation/coagulation and mechanical resection (MR) technologies. It interfaces with RF wands and a mechanical motor drive unit (MDU) shaver to perform tissue resection, ablation, and coagulation. Operated by surgeons in arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures, the system uses a wired foot pedal for control. The device features a graphical user interface (GUI) for parameter selection, system diagnostics, and alarms. While the system integrates both technologies, they cannot be operated simultaneously. The output (mechanical cutting or RF-based ablation/coagulation) allows for precise tissue management and hemostasis, potentially reducing surgical time and improving patient outcomes in joint procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data was provided. Testing included mechanical resection performance and reliability, software automation verification, disconnection force, pull force, fluid control module verification, environmental/storage verification, audible notifications, and electrical safety/EMC testing (IEC 60601 series).
Technological Characteristics
Controller-based system with wired foot pedal. Combines bipolar RF (max 400W, 680V) and mechanical resection (motor drive unit). Features a GUI for parameter adjustment. Non-sterile, multi-patient use. Complies with IEC 60601-1, 60601-1-2, 60601-1-8, 60601-1-9, and 60601-2-2 standards.
Indications for Use
Indicated for resection of soft and osseous tissues, and resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels during arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures (e.g., articular cartilage, bursectomy, chondroplasty, fascia, ligament, scar tissue, synovectomy, tendon, articular labrum, capsule, cysts, loose bodies, plica removal, synovial membrane, acetabular labrum, ACL/PCL, notchplasty, capsular release, cartilage flaps, discoid meniscus, lateral release, meniscal cystectomy, meniscectomy, villusectomy, acromioplasty, subacromial decompression, frozen shoulder release, glenoid labrum, TFCC). Also indicated for hemostasis of soft tissue and bone in joint arthroplasty.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An electrosurgical cutting and coagulation device and accessories is a device intended to remove tissue and control bleeding by use of high-frequency electrical current.
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December 11, 2023
ArthroCare Corporation Jennifer Burns Regulatory Affairs Specialist II 7000 West William Cannon Drive Austin, Texas 78735
Re: K232290
Trade/Device Name: INTELLIO SHIFT System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4400 Regulation Name: Electrosurgical Cutting And Coagulation Device And Accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: GEI, HRX Dated: November 13, 2023 Received: November 14, 2023
Dear Jennifer Burns:
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 (the 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 available 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, Digitally signed by Mark Mark Trumbore -S Trumbore -S Date: 2023.12.11
> 15:28:16 -05'00' Mark Trumbore, 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
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K232290
Device Name INTELLIO SHIFT System
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The INTELLIO SHIFT System is indicated for:
-Resection of soft and osseous tissues
-Resection, Ablation and Coagulation of soft tissue and hemostasis of blood vessels during arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures:
· Articular Cartilage ·Bursectomy ·Chondroplasty •Fascia ·Ligament ·Scar Tissue ·Soft Tissue ·Synovectomy •Tendon •Articular Labrum ·Capsule •Cysts ·Ligament •Loose Bodies •Plica Removal ·Scar Tissue ·Soft Tissue •Synovial Membrane •Tendon •Acetabular Labrum ·ACL/PCL •Notchplasty ·Capsular Release ·Cartilage Flaps ·Discoid Meniscus ·Lateral Release ·Meniscal Cystectomy ·Meniscectomy ·Villusectomy •Acromioplasty ·Subacromial Decompression •Frozen Shoulder Release ·Glenoid Labrum ·Triangular Fibrocartilage (TFCC) ·Hemostasis (via Coagulation) of soft tissue and bone Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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#### 510K SUMMARY
Pursuant to Title 21 of Code of Federal Regulations, Subchapter H, section 807.92(a), the Traditional 510K Summary to seek clearance for the device INTELLIO SHIFT System is stated as follows:
- 1) Submitter: ArthroCare Corporation (a division of Smith and Nephew Inc.) Address: 7000 West William Cannon Drive, Austin, TX 78735-8531 USA Contact Person: Jennifer Burns Email: Jennifer.Burns@smith-nephew.com Date: December 8, 2023
- 2) Device: INTELLIO SHIFT System
Trade Name and/or Proprietary Name: INTELLIO SHIFT System Primary Regulation and Product Code: 878.440, GEI Reference Regulation and Product Code: 888.1100, HRX
- 3) Primary Predicate Device: WEREWOLF+ COBLATION System The INTELLIO SHIFT System is substantially equivalent to the WEREWOLF+ COBLATION System, cleared by the FDA under the Premarket Notification K210423.
- 4) Reference Predicate Device: DYONICS POWER II Control System The INTELLIO SHIFT System is substantially equivalent to the DYONICS POWER II Control System, cleared by the FDA under the Premarket Notification K062849.
#### 5) Intended Use of INTELLIO SHIFT System
The INTELLIO SHIFT System is intended for:
- . Resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissues and hemostasis of blood vessels in arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures.
- . Hemostasis (via coagulation) of soft tissue and bone in joint arthroplasty procedures.
- Resection of soft and osseous tissues including, but not limited to, use in large articular cavities and small articular cavities
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K232290
#### 6) Indications for Use of INTELLIO SHIFT System
The INTELLIO SHIFT System is indicated for:
- Resection of soft and osseous tissues .
- . Resection, ablation, and coagulation of soft tissues and hemostasis of blood vessels during the following arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures:
| Arthroscopic | | |
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| Location | Ablation/Debridement | Excision/Resection |
| All Joints (Hip,<br>Knee, Shoulder,<br>Wrist, Ankle,<br>Elbow) | Articular Cartilage Bursectomy Chondroplasty Fascia Ligament Scar Tissue Soft Tissue Synovectomy Tendon | Articular Labrum Capsule Cysts Ligament Loose Bodies Plica Removal Scar Tissue Soft Tissue Synovial Membrane Tendon |
| Hip | N/A | Acetabular Labrum |
| Knee | ACL/PCL Notchplasty | Capsular Release Cartilage Flaps Discoid Meniscus Lateral Release Meniscal Cystectomy Meniscectomy Villusectomy |
| Shoulder | Subacromial Decompression Acromioplasty | Frozen Shoulder Release Glenoid Labrum |
| Wrist | N/A | Triangular Fibrocartilage (TFCC) |
| Orthopedic | | |
| Hemostasis (via coagulation) of soft tissue and bone | | |
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- 7) Device Description Summary: The INTELLIO SHIFT System combines two previously cleared technologies into one system. The INTELLIO SHIFT System is composed of (1) a controller that combines the radio frequency coblation/coagulation technology of the previously cleared (K210423) WEREWOLF+ COBLATION System with the mechanical resection technology of the previously cleared (K062849) DYONICS POWER II Control System and (2) a wired foot pedal that controls these two technologies. The INTELLIO SHIFT System utilizes the same technologies as the predicates and matches the performance requirements of the WEREWOLF+ and DYONICS POWER II controllers. The INTELLIO SHIFT System allows the user to select and operate two established resection technologies using the same device: Mechanical Resection (MR) for cutting and tissue removal, and Bipolar Radio Frequency (RF) for coblation/coagulation. The INTELLIO SHIFT System is compatible with various accessories including RF coblation/coagulation Wands, a Mechanical Resection Motor Drive Unit Handpiece, and a wired foot pedal. The INTELLIO SHIFT System interfaces with a handpiece Motor Drive Unit (MDU) shaver, to provide mechanical cutting and tissue removal. The INTELLIO SHIFT System interfaces with RF Wands to utilize bipolar RF technology for the resection, ablation, and coagulation of tissues and hemostasis of blood vessels in various arthroscopic, and orthopedic procedures. Additionally, the INTELLIO SHIFT System can be interfaced directly with 510K cleared fluid management systems. INTELLIO SHIFT provides an optional interface for the INTELLIO Connected Tower, which is composed of Smith and Nephew equipment typically used in arthroscopic or orthopedic surgical procedures and stored near each other on a single cart. While the INTELLIO SHIFT System provides options to healthcare professionals to use both Mechanical Resection and Coblation/Coagulation through the same device and within the same surgery, these technologies cannot be used at the exact same time.
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#### 8) Similarities between the subject and predicate devices:
- The functionality of providing Mechanical Resection, Radio Frequency Ablation, and . Radio Frequency Coagulation is equivalent to the predicate devices.
- The hardware design of the subject device is similar to the combination of the predicate devices.
- The subject device is non-sterile, non-patient contacting, and intended for multi-patient ● use, which is equivalent to the predicate devices.
- The following electrical parameters are similar to the predicate devices. ●
- There are no changes to the accessories that have been previously cleared with the ● predicate devices.
#### 9) Differences between the subject and the predicate devices:
- . The subject device combines two cleared technologies already on the market as two separate devices into one system.
- . The Intended Use and Indications for Use of the predicate devices have been combined for the subject device.
- A single Foot Pedal controls the functionality, whereas predicate devices each had a ● separate Foot Pedal.
- . GUI display has been updated to combine functionality and the layout has been revised to improve ease of use.
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#### 10) Substantial Equivalence Table
| Parameter | PRIMARY PREDICATE DEVICE<br>(K210423):<br>WEREWOLF+ COBLATION System | SUBJECT DEVICE:<br>INTELLIO SHIFT System | REFERENCE PREDICATE DEVICE<br>(K062849):<br>DYONICS POWER II Control System | Rationale for Differences |
|---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Intended Use | The WEREWOLF+ COBLATION System<br>with compatible wands is intended for:<br><br>Resection, ablation, and coagulation of<br>soft tissues and hemostasis of blood<br>vessels in arthroscopic, orthopedic and<br>otorhinolaryngology (ENT) procedures. | The INTELLIO SHIFT System is intended for:<br>• Resection, ablation, and coagulation of<br>soft tissues and hemostasis of blood vessels<br>in arthroscopic and orthopedic procedures.<br>• Hemostasis (via coagulation) of soft tissue<br>and bone in joint arthroplasty procedures.<br>• Resection of soft and osseous tissues<br>including, but not limited to, use in large<br>articular cavities and small articular cavities | The DYONICS POWER II Control System<br>is intended for use when used with<br>appropriate procedure-specific blades,<br>for resection of soft and osseous tissues<br>including, but not limited to, use in<br>large articular cavities, small articular<br>cavities, and for functional endoscopic<br>sinus surgery (FESS). The FESS<br>application is limited to small blades<br>that are appropriate for the procedure. | Based on the Intended Use of the<br>primary predicate and the reference<br>predicate, the subject device is<br>substantially equivalent. |
| Indications for Use | The WEREWOLF+ COBLATION System<br>controller is indicated for<br>the resection, ablation, and coagulation<br>of soft tissues and hemostasis of blood<br>vessels in the following arthroscopic,<br>orthopedic and otorhinolaryngology<br>(ENT) procedures:<br>• Articular Cartilage<br>• Bursectomy<br>• Chondroplasty<br>• Fascia<br>• Ligament<br>• Scar Tissue<br>• Soft Tissue<br>• Synovectomy<br>• Tendon<br>• Articular Labrum | The INTELLIO SHIFT System is indicated for:<br>• Resection of soft and osseous tissues<br>• Hemostasis (via coagulation) of soft<br>tissues and bone in joint replacement<br>arthroplasty procedures<br>• Resection, ablation and coagulation of<br>soft tissue and hemostasis of blood<br>vessels during the following arthroscopic<br>and orthopedic procedures:<br>• Articular Cartilage<br>• Bursectomy<br>• Chondroplasty<br>• Fascia<br>• Ligament<br>• Scar Tissue<br>• Soft Tissue<br>• Synovectomy<br>• Tendon<br>• Articular Labrum<br>• Capsule | The DYONICS POWER II Control System<br>is indicated use when used with<br>appropriate procedure-specific blades,<br>for resection of soft and osseous tissues<br>including, but not limited to, use in<br>large articular cavities, small articular<br>cavities, and for functional endoscopic<br>sinus surgery (FESS). The FESS<br>application is limited to small blades<br>that are appropriate for the procedure. | Based on the Indications for Use of<br>the primary predicate and the<br>reference predicate, the subject<br>device is substantially equivalent. |
| K232290 | | | | |
| | • Capsule<br>• Cysts<br>• Ligament<br>• Loose Bodies<br>• Plica Removal<br>• Scar Tissue<br>• Soft Tissue<br>• Synovial Membrane<br>• Tendon<br>• Acetabular Labrum<br>• ACL/PCL<br>• Notchplasty<br>• Capsular Release<br>• Cartilage Flaps<br>• Discoid Meniscus<br>• Lateral Release<br>• Meniscal Cystectomy<br>• Meniscectomy<br>• Villusectomy<br>• Acromioplasty<br>• Subacromial Decompression<br>• Frozen Shoulder Release<br>• Glenoid Labrum<br>• Triangular Fibrocartilage (TFCC)<br>• Tonsillectomy (including Palatine Tonsils)<br>Tracheal<br>• Adenoidectomy<br>• Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)<br>• Traditional Uvulopalatoplasty Control (RAUP)<br>• Nasal Airway Obstruction<br>• Submucosal Palatal Shrinkage<br>• Submucosal Tissue Shrinkage<br>• Nasal Airway Obstruction by reduction of Hypertrophic Nasal Turbinates<br>• Reduction of Turbinates for the treatment of Nasal Airway Obstruction<br>• Nasopharyngeal/Laryngeal indications including<br>Tracheal Procedures<br>• Papilloma | • Cysts<br>• Ligament<br>• Loose Bodies<br>• Plica Removal<br>• Scar Tissue<br>• Soft Tissue<br>• Synovial Membrane<br>• Tendon<br>• Acetabular Labrum<br>• ACL/PCL<br>• Notchplasty<br>• Capsular Release<br>• Cartilage Flaps<br>• Discoid Meniscus<br>• Lateral Release<br>• Meniscal Cystectomy<br>• Meniscectomy<br>• Villusectomy<br>• Acromioplasty<br>• Subacromial Decompression<br>• Frozen Shoulder Release<br>• Glenoid Labrum<br>• Triangular Fibrocartilage (TFCC) | | |
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| • Keloids | | |
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| • Nasopharyngeal/Laryngeal Procedures | | |
| • Polypectomy | | |
| • Laryngeal Polypectomy | | |
| • Laryngeal Lesion Debulking | | |
| • Cysts | | |
| • Tumors | | |
| • Neck Mass | | |
| • Head, Neck, Oral, and Sinus Surgery | | |
| • Tissue in the Uvula/Soft Palate for the<br>treatment of snoring | | |
| • Hemostasis (via coagulation) of soft<br>tissue and bone | | |
| General Device Characteristics | | | | |
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| Parameter | PRIMARY PREDICATE DEVICE<br>(K210423):<br>WEREWOLF+ COBLATION System | SUBJECT DEVICE:<br>INTELLIO SHIFT System | REFERENCE PREDICATE DEVICE<br>(K062849):<br>DYONICS POWER II Control System | Rationale for Differences |
| Functionality | Radiofrequency Resection, Ablation,<br>Coagulation | Radiofrequency Resection, Ablation,<br>Coagulation, Mechanical Resection<br>(MR) | Mechanical Resection (MR) | Based on the functionality of the<br>primary predicate and the reference<br>predicate, the subject device is<br>substantially equivalent. |
| Weight | 22.1 lbs | 30 lbs | 13.85 lbs | Based on the weight of the primary<br>predicate, the subject device is<br>substantially equivalent. |
| Sterilization | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Equivalent |
| K232290<br>Device Usage | Multi-patient use<br>Non-patient contacting | Multi-patient use<br>Non-patient contacting | Multi-patient use<br>Non-patient contacting | Equivalent |
| Prescription (Rx) /<br>Over the Counter<br>(OTC) | Prescription (Rx) | Prescription (Rx) | Prescription (Rx) | Equivalent |
| Foot Pedal<br>Functions | Ablate/Coag/Vac/Mode selection | Ablate/Coag/Vac/Mode selection<br>Forward/Reverse/Oscillate<br>Lavage (DYONICS 25 Pump)<br>Lavage and rinse (DOUBLE FLO Pump)<br>Cycle Devices | Forward/Reverse/Oscillate<br>Lavage (DYONICS 25 Pump)<br>Lavage and rinse (DOUBLE FLO Pump) | Equivalent |
| Technical Specifications | | | | |
| Parameter | PRIMARY PREDICATE DEVICE<br>(K210423):<br>WEREWOLF+ COBLATION System | SUBJECT DEVICE:<br>INTELLIO SHIFT System | REFERENCE PREDICATE DEVICE<br>(K062849):<br>DYONICS POWER II Control System | Rationale for Differences |
| Maximum Output<br>Power | 400 W | 400 W | N/A because the DYONICS II System is<br>not a RF device. | Equivalent |
| Maximum Output<br>Voltage | 680V | 680V | N/A because the DYONICS II System is<br>not a RF device. | Equivalent |
| Setting<br>Adjustment<br>Interface | Graphical User Interface (GUI) with<br>digital buttons | Graphical User Interface (GUI) with<br>digital buttons | Graphical User Interface (GUI) with<br>digital buttons | Equivalent |
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- 11) Non-Clinical Performance Data: The following non-clinical tests were submitted and relied on in this premarket notification submission for a determination of substantial equivalence. Testing identified in this summary has passed all acceptance criteria established within each protocol.
The following bench tests have been submitted with the 510k:
- · Mechanical Resection Performance
- · Mechanical Resection Reliability
- · Software Automation Verification
- · Disconnection Force Testing, RF Wands
- Motor Drive Unit and Foot Pedal Pull Force Verification
- Fluid Control Module Verification
- · Storage Environmental Verification
- Environmental Operation Verification
- · Foot Pedal Environmental Operation Verification
- · Packaging Design Verification for Controller
- · Audible Notifications, Reset, and Power Cycling
- · Design Verification Physical characteristics
- · EMI/EMC Testing (IEC 60601-1-2)
- · Electrical Safety Testing (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-8, IEC 60601-1-8, IEC 60601-2-2, IEC 60601-1-9)
#### 12) Software and Cybersecurity Summary:
The system consists of a controller unit and a wired foot pedal. The INTELLIO SHIFT Controller has a graphical user interface (GUI) which provides user prompts, alarms and indicators, and system diagnostic text.
The INTELLIO SHIFT System Software provides start-up and control of the system, enables the actual input and activation of the system features, and loads MR and RF parameters that allow for MDU motor speed, RF current output, and General Controller settings.
The Controller Software is packaged into a single INTELLIO SHIFT "NEO" Controller Bundle Software package.
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The Foot Pedal Software component resides on the foot pedal, and it interacts with RF Main Software to communicate the user actions from foot pedal. RF Main software then relays the foot pedal messages to remaining software components for further process and actions.
The cybersecurity posture of the INTELLIO SHIFT System Software has been comprehensively assessed. The known cybersecurity risks have been identified and the proper mitigations and controls have been identified.
#### 13) Conclusion
The submission demonstrates that (1) any differences in technological characteristics of the predicates do not raise any new questions of safety and efficacy and (2) the proposed device is at least as safe and effective as the predicates. It is concluded that the information included in this summary supports substantial equivalence.
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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.