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K232698 · Jan 18, 2024
NemoScan
Software Nemotec S.L.
Peer-reviewed clinical literature
The sponsor utilized peer-reviewed clinical literature as part of a risk assessment to support the safety and effectiveness of the device's new surgical guides, in accordance with FDA RWE guidance.
Risk assessment based on peer-reviewed clinical literature; Literature review
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Not applicable for this study
Safety and effectiveness of surgical guides
Indications for Use
NemoScan is an implant planning and surgery planning software tool intended for use by dental professionals who have appropriate knowledge in the field of application. The software reads imaging information output from medical scanners such as CBCT or CT scanners. It is indicated for pre-operative simulation of patient anatomy, dental implant placement, surgical instrument positioning, and surgical treatment options, in edentulous or dentition situations, which may require a surgical guide. It is further indicated for the user to design such guides for, alone or in combination, the guiding of a surgical path along a trajectory or a profile, or to help evaluate a surgical preparation or step. NemoScan software allows for surgical guide export to a validated manufacturing center or to the point of care. Manufacturing at the point of care requires a validated process using CAM equipment (additive manufacturing system, including software and associated tooling) and compatible material (biocompatible and sterilizable). A surgical guide may require to be used with accessories. NemoScan is intended to be used only for Adolescents (12-21 years of age) to adults (>21 years of age) patients.
Device Story
NemoScan is a dental implant planning software; inputs include DICOM volume data from CT/CBCT scanners, plus optional optical scans (STL/PLY) of dental impressions or 3D facial photos (OBJ/PLY). Software enables 3D visualization, segmentation (gums, teeth, bone, nerves, sinus), and virtual implant/prosthetic placement. Clinicians use desktop, cloud, or web interfaces to perform measurements, bone densitometry, and surgical guide design. Output is an STL file for surgical guide fabrication at a validated center or point-of-care using additive manufacturing. Device assists in pre-operative simulation and surgical path planning; does not control life-sustaining equipment or contact patients. Clinicians use output to guide surgical procedures; benefits include improved surgical accuracy and treatment planning.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Performance supported by non-clinical verification and validation testing, including process performance qualifications for manufacturing and risk assessment based on real-world evidence guidance.
Technological Characteristics
Stand-alone software; desktop, cloud, and web-based configurations. Inputs: DICOM (CT/CBCT), STL, PLY, OBJ. Outputs: STL for 3D printing. Features: point-based image registration, CAD tools for segmentation, bone densitometry, and surgical guide design. Compliant with DICOM standards. No patient contact; no electrical/mechanical hardware components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for pre-operative simulation and planning of dental implants and surgical guides in adolescents (12-21 years) and adults (>21 years) with edentulous, partial edentulous, or dentition conditions. For use by dental professionals.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A medical image management and processing system is a device that provides one or more capabilities relating to the review and digital processing of medical images for the purposes of interpretation by a trained practitioner of disease detection, diagnosis, or patient management. The software components may provide advanced or complex image processing functions for image manipulation, enhancement, or quantification that are intended for use in the interpretation and analysis of medical images. Advanced image manipulation functions may include image segmentation, multimodality image registration, or 3D visualization. Complex quantitative functions may include semi-automated measurements or time-series measurements.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls; voluntary standards—Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Std., Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) Std., Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Test Pattern).
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January 18, 2024
Software Nemotec S.L. % Kevin Walls Principal Consultant Regulatory Insight, Inc. 33 Golden Eagle Lane LITTLETON, CO 80127
Re: K232698
Trade/Device Name: NemoScan Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Medical Image Management And Processing System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: QIH Dated: September 1, 2023 Received: September 5, 2023
Dear Kevin Walls:
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.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
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Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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 statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting of medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about mediation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerely,
Lu Jiang
Lu Jiang, Ph.D. Assistant Director Diagnostic X-Ray Systems Team DHT8B: Division of Radiologic Imaging Devices and Electronic Products OHT8: Office of Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K232698
Device Name
NemoScan
Indications for Use (Describe)
NemoScan is an implant planning and surgery planning software tool intended for use by dental professionals who have appropriate knowledge in the field of application. The software reads imaging information output from medical scamers such as CBCT or CT scanners.
It is indicated for pre-operative simulation of patient anatomy, dental implant placement, surgical instrument positioning, and surgical treatment options, in edentulous or dentition situations, which may require a surgical guide. It is further indicated for the user to design such guides for, alone or in combination, the guiding of a surgical path along a trajectory or a profile, or to help evaluate a surgical preparation or step.
NemoScan software allows for surgical guide export to a validated manufacturing center or to the point of care.
Manufacturing at the point of care requires a validated process using CAM equipment (additive manufacturing system, including software and associated tooling) and compatible material (biocompatible and sterilizable). A surgical guide may require to be used with accessories.
NemoScan is intended to be used only for Adolescents (12-21 years of age) to adults (>21 years of age) patients.
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#### 510(k) Summary
Premarket Notification Number K232698
Date of Summary: 01/16/2024
Substantial equivalence is claimed to the following devices:
### Subject Device
Trade Name: NemoScan Common Name: System, Image Processing, Radiological Device Class: Class II Product Code: QIH Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Classification Name: Medical image management and processing system
### Predicate Device
Trade Name: coDiagnostiX Implant Planning Software (K130724) Common Name: System, Image Processing, Radiological Product Code: LLZ Device Class: Class II Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Classification Name: Medical imaqe management and processing system
#### Reference Device
Trade Name: NemoScan (K192571) Common Name: System, Image Processing, Radiological Device Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Classification Name: Medical image management and processing system
Name and Address of the Applicant/Sponsor
Software Nemotec S.L. Av. Juan Caramuel, 1 28919 Leganés, Madrid, Spain
Contact person: Kevin Walls Telephone: 1-720-962-5412 Email: kevin@reginsight.com
#### Indications for use
NemoScan is an implant planning and surgery planning software tool intended for use by dental professionals who have appropriate knowledge in the field of application. The software reads imaging information output from medical scanners such as CBCT or CT scanners.
It is indicated for pre-operative simulation and evaluation of patient anatomy, dental implant placement, surgical instrument positioning, and surgical
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treatment options, in edentulous, partial edentulous or dentition situations, which may require a surgical guide. It is further indicated for the user to design such guides for, alone or in combination, the guiding of a surgical path along a trajectory or a profile, or to help evaluate a surgical preparation or step.
NemoScan software allows for surgical guide export to a validated manufacturing center or to the point of care.
Manufacturing at the point of care requires a validated process using CAM equipment (additive manufacturing system, including software and associated tooling) and compatible material (biocompatible and sterilizable). A surgical guide may require to be used with accessories.
NemoScan is intended to be used only for Adolescents (12-21 years of age) to adults (>21 years of age) patients.
# Device Description
NemoScan is a comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning software for dental implantology intended to be used by dental professionals who have appropriate knowledge in surgical implantology and dental implants prosthesis. The software works with volume data sets imported from DICOM format produced by third-party CT/CBCT scanners and stored in a filedata repository. Additionally, optical scans of dental impressions can be imported from standard file formats like STL or PLY and registered over the volume to get reliable high definition of the anatomy of teeth and gums of the patients. The software is provided in three configurations: desktop, cloud and web.
Surgical planning is performed through convenient layouts of views, analysis of image data and the placement of virtual dental implants and optionally virtual prosthetic teeth. One patient file may contain multiple surgical plan proposals which allow the user to choose the ideal surgical plan.
Additional functions are available to the user for refinement of the surgical planning, such as:
- Import, organize, store images from CT or CBCT in DICOM format ● (optionally if the case has these images, called Volume Images).
- Import digital impressions of the teeth (scanned stone models and intraoral scanner) and/or implant files in STL or PLY format, and align them over the volume image (if exists).
- Import facial scanner or 3D photos in OBJ or PLY format. ●
- . Measurements of distances and angles in 2D, for slices, and 3D, for 3D views.
- Merge the dental digital impressions into the CT/CBCT patient volume. ●
- Do Orientation of the Volume according to the Natural Head Position of the patient (Reorient the 3D volume).
- Patient gums, teeth, bones, mandibular nerves and sinus segmentation to help the planner in viewing those anatomical conditions in 3D and their corresponding cross sections in the 2D slices.
- Possibility of simulation of teeth extractions for immediate implants ● placement.
- Specific layouts of views with the selected implant centered to ● accurately positioning the virtual implant according to the anatomical volume conditions.
- Bone densitometry with a density statistic for density measuring in the ● area around a distance outside and inside the limits of the positioned
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implant.
- Real time distances and angles to sensible areas like other implants, . nerves, patient teeth, sinus, etc.
- Possibility of adding prosthetic teeth for designing the immediate loading ● prosthesis or just for helping in orienting the implants according to the prosthetic conditions.
NemoScan works with many manufacturers of implants, abutments, drills, analog, sleeves, hand pieces, etc., libraries to be used for simulation and treatment planning. The software allows importing these libraries and designing different kinds of surgical guides and immediate loading prosthesis to export the designed file in STL format. Finally, these designed files will be used to a validated manufacturing center or to the point of care.
The device has no patient contact nor does it control any life-sustaining devices.
Warning: Anatomical segmented structures cannot be used as sole information for the clinician to make clinical decisions.
3D manufacturing is out of NemoScan software control, depends on many external factors and lies within the sole responsibility of the user.
Warning: The guide must be fabricated based on the FDA cleared or legally marketed 3D printing fabrication method. The STL is to be exported to a validated manufacturing center or to the point of care. Manufacturing at the point of care requires a validated process using CAM equipment (additive manufacturing system, including software and associated tooling) and compatible material (biocompatible and sterilizable).
# Substantial Equivalence Determination
The general intended use is identical for both the subject device and primary predicate device.
As to the indications for use, the subject device specifies the indicated patient conditions: for use in edentulous, partial edentulous, and dentition conditions. However, this is already included in the labeling of the primary predicate (K130724).
The purpose of this submission is also to expand the functionalities from desktop application to web application.
# Similarities to Predicate
The subject and predicate devices are intended for supporting the pre-operative digital implant planning and design surgical guide files. They share the same fundamental principles of operation - Software is used to convert individual patient CT scans to digital models for subsequent implant planning.
The subject and predicate devices utilize image data obtained from a CT scan, which is input into validated commercially off-the-shelf (COTS) software applications to transfer patient imaging from DICOM to. STL format and manipulate the images to design a final guide file.
Both systems utilize implants, anatomical models, guides, pins, analog and abutments to design guide files. In addition, the systems design digital models and generate PDF case reports for the doctors to use for planning of implantology surgeries or to use during surgery.
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The predicate device (K130724) and the subject device NemoScan includes Tooth-supported, Gingiva-supported and Bone-supported surgical guide design possibilities. Also, both systems have options to add a label to identify the surqical quide.
# Differences to Predicate
The subject device differs from the predicate mainly in that the subject device is able to add prosthetic design data using the prosthesis wizard of the reference device. coDiagnostiX is able to connect to DWOS to access the wizard prosthesis.
coDiagnostiX uses DWOS Synergy interface to communicate with Dental Wings DWOS. It makes prosthetic design data available in coDiagnostiX and, in turn, sends planning. Also, DWOS Synergy interface would be used for mesh transformation.
The alternate workflow involving the printouts and manufacturing method using the manually operated gonyX is not included in the subject device.
Finally, the target population of the subject device is adolescents (12-21 years of age) to adults (>21 years of age), which is a subgroup of the general public of the predicate device.
# Reference Devices
NemoScan (K192571) has been included as a reference device because it included all the immediate loading prosthesis features, mesh transformation, photo mapping and import 3D photograph.
Align 3D with Photos is the same functionality presented on the last NemoScan K192571 submission with the name Photo Mapping. Import 3D Photos (OBJ) is the same functionality presented on the last NemoScan K192571 submission with the name Import 3D Photograph. These functionalities have no medical purpose; they are used only for visualization.
# Performance Testing
Although NemoScan (K192571) did not include exhaustive performance testing, the points Sterilization and Shelf Life, Biocompatibility, EMC and Electrical Safety are not applicable.
NemoScan (K192571) included Labeling and verification and validation testing Report.
The subject device NemoScan includes a performance testing report which justify the types of performance testing applicable to software as a medical device.
A risk assessment has been performed based on FDA quidance, "Use of RealWorld Evidence to Support Regulatory Decision-Making for Medical Devices, Aug 2017" with supporting peer-reviewed clinical literature to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of the subject device for use of the new guides.
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### Non Clinical Performance Data
Process performance qualifications of the manufacturing process are conducted to assure a guide of a certain material can safely and effectively be manufactured. Worst case testing of representative guide designs is utilized. Expected results are met. This process performance qualifications includes centralized manufacturing and point of care procedures. The validated materials and manufacturing processes are safe and effective for their intended use.
### Comparison of Technological Characteristics
The subject and predicate device are software based planning tools which allow for transfer of medical images, and design of 3D guides.
A comparison of the subject, reference device and predicate devices are provided in the table below.
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A device comparison table of the subject, predicate, and reference devices is provided below:
| Feature | SUBJECT DEVICE | PREDICATE DEVICE | REFERENCE DEVICE | |
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| Indications for<br>Use Statement | NemoScan | coDiagnostiX,<br>Implant Planning Software (K130724) | NemoScan, Software Nemotec<br>S.L, (K192571) | |
| | NemoScan is an implant planning<br>and surgery planning software tool<br>intended for use by dental<br>professionals who have appropriate<br>knowledge in the field of application. | CoDiagnostiX is an implant planning and<br>surgery planning software tool intended<br>for use by dental professionals who have<br>appropriate knowledge in dental<br>implantology and surgical dentistry. | NemoScan is a software indicated<br>for supporting the diagnostic and<br>treatment planning of dental<br>implants. NemoScan is software<br>that is also used as an image<br>segmentation system and for the<br>transfer of imaging information<br>from a scanner such as a CT<br>scanner. | |
| | The software reads imaging<br>information output from medical<br>scanners such as CBCT or CT<br>scanners. | This software reads imaging information<br>output from medical scanners such as CT<br>or DVT scanners. | | |
| | It is indicated for pre-operative<br>simulation and evaluation of patient<br>anatomy, dental implant placement,<br>surgical instrument positioning, and<br>surgical treatment options, in<br>edentulous, partial edentulous or<br>dentition situations, which may<br>require a surgical guide. | It allows pre-operative simulation and<br>evaluation of patient anatomy and dental<br>implant placement.<br><br>For automated manufacturing of drill<br>guides in the dental laboratory<br>environment, the coDiagnostiX can<br>provide printouts of template plans for the<br>creation of surgical templates using a<br>manually operated gonyX table. | | |
| | It is further indicated for the user to<br>design such guides for, alone or in<br>combination, the guiding of a<br>surgical path along a trajectory or a<br>profile, or to help evaluate a surgical<br>preparation or step | | | |
| | NemoScan software allows for<br>surgical guide export to a validated<br>manufacturing center or to the point<br>of care.<br><br>Manufacturing at the point of care<br>requires a validated process using<br>CAM equipment (additive<br>manufacturing system, including<br>software and associated tooling) and<br>compatible material (biocompatible<br>and sterilizable).<br>A surgical guide may require to be<br>used with accessories. | | | |
| Classification | 21 CFR 892.2050, Class II | 21 CFR 892.2050, Class II | 21 CFR 892.2050, Class II | |
| Product Code | QIH | LLZ | LLZ | |
| Product Code<br>Name | System, Image Processing, Radiological | System, Image Processing, Radiological | System, Image Processing, Radiological | |
| General<br>Description | Dental Surgery Planning System | Dental Surgery Planning System | Dental Surgery Planning System | |
| Prescription Use | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Core<br>Component | Stand-alone software | Stand-alone software | Stand-alone software | |
| Target<br>population | Adolescents (12-21 years of age) to<br>adults (>21 years of age) | General public | Adults | |
| Patient<br>condition | For edentulous, partial edentulous or<br>dentition situations | For edentulous, partial edentulous or<br>dentition situations | non-specific | |
| Input Source | CT / CBCT scanner | CT / CBCT, DVT scanners | CT / CBCT scanner | |
| Input Data<br>formats | DICOM, .stl, .ply, .obj files | DICOM, .stl files | DICOM, .stl, .obj files | |
| Export | .stl file format | .stl file format | .stl file format | |
| Printouts | Make reports of the implant treatment plan. | Make reports of the implant treatment plan. | Make reports of the implant treatment plan. | |
| Anatomical site | Oral-maxillofacial regions | Oral-maxillofacial regions | Oral-maxillofacial regions | |
| Physical output design per Planning | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Minimum system requirements | PC with specified requirements on hardware, operating system and security (in user manual) | PC with specified requirements on hardware, operating system and security (in user manual) | PC with specified requirements on hardware, operating system and security (in user manual) | |
| Image registration (alignment) | The scanned surface data acquired by the optical/intraoral scanner can be aligned to the CT/CBCT reconstruction through a point-based registration technique | The scanned surface data acquired by the optical/intraoral scanner can be aligned to the CT/CBCT reconstruction through a point-based registration technique | The scanned surface data acquired by the optical/intraoral scanner can be aligned to the CT/CBCT reconstruction through a point-based registration technique | |
| Interface requirements | Desktop Application<br>Web Application | Desktop Application | Desktop Application | |
| DICOM Standard Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Projects management | Project exporting/importing | Project exporting/importing | Project exporting/importing | |
| Mean Features/ Tools | CAD tools to manipulate/modify/ render/import/export/sectioning patient models (teeth, upper/lower jaws), surgical item models, areas of interest. Includes:<br>- Panoramic curve<br>- Nerve detection<br>- Virtual structures<br>- Orient images to occlusal plane-<br>Surgical item libraries<br>- Bone density analyses, geometric measurements | CAD tools to manipulate/modify/ render/import/export/sectioning patient models (teeth, upper/lower jaws), surgical item models, areas of interest. Includes:<br>- Panoramic curve<br>- Nerve detection<br>- Virtual structures<br>- Orient images to occlusal plane-<br>Surgical item libraries<br>- Bone density analyses, geometric measurements | CAD tools to manipulate/modify/ render/import/export/sectioning patient models (teeth, upper/lower jaws), surgical item models, areas of interest. Includes:<br>- Panoramic curve<br>- Nerve detection<br>- Virtual structures<br>- Orient images to occlusal plane-<br>Surgical item libraries<br>- Bone density analyses, geometric measurements | |
| Case<br>visualization | 2D gray value images<br>3D model rendering<br>Panoramic mode<br>MPR mode<br>Individual editing of imaging artifacts<br>3D Photo in .Obj format<br>Align 3D with Photos<br>Image treatment | 2D gray value images<br>3D model rendering<br>Panoramic mode<br>MPR mode<br>Individual editing of imaging artifacts | 2D gray value images<br>3D model rendering<br>Panoramic mode<br>MPR mode<br>3D Photo in .Obj format<br>Align 3D with Photos | |
| Measurement<br>tool | Distance/Angle<br>Bone density measurement | Distance/Angle<br>Bone density measurement | Distance/Angle<br>Bone density measurement | |
| Virtual Wax-up | Possible | Possible | Possible | |
| Nerve tracing | Possible | Possible | Possible | |
| Implant<br>Preparation<br>tools | Teeth segmentation and coordinate<br>system:<br>DICOM to STL conversion;<br>Mesh transformation;<br>Sinus segmentation;<br>Reorient the 3D volume;<br>Root and teeth segmentation;<br>Teeth extractions;<br>Panoramic curve; | Teeth segmentation and coordinate<br>system:<br>DICOM to STL conversion;<br>Sinus segmentation;<br>Reorient the 3D volume;<br>Root and teeth segmentation;<br>Teeth extractions;<br>Panoramic curve; | Teeth segmentation and<br>coordinate system;<br>DICOM to STL conversion;<br>Mesh transformation;<br>Sinus segmentation;<br>Reorient the 3D volume;<br>Roots segmentation and complete<br>teeth fusion;<br>Teeth extractions;<br>Panoramic curve; | |
| Implant Planning<br>tools | Implant, sleeve, drill, abutment,<br>analog, and pin positioning;<br>Custom Implant, Sleeve, Drill,<br>Abutment, and Pin creation;<br>Implant-to-implant, Implant-to-nerve<br>canal, Sleeve-to-Sleeve, and<br>Sleeve-to- STL surface<br>distance/collision warning;<br>Prosthesis wizards; | Implant, sleeve, drill, abutment, analog,<br>and pin positioning;<br>Custom Implant, Sleeve, Drill, Abutment,<br>and Pin creation;<br>Implant-to-implant, Implant-to-nerve<br>canal, Sleeve-to-Sleeve surface<br>distance/collision warning; | Implant, sleeve, drill, abutment,<br>and pin positioning;<br>Custom Implant, Sleeve, Drill,<br>Abutment, and Pin creation;<br>Implant-to-implant, Implant-to-nerve<br>canal, Sleeve-to-Sleeve, and Sleeve-to-<br>STL surface distance/collision<br>warning | |
| | Implant validations: | | Prosthesis wizards;<br>Implant validations; | |
| Surgical guide design | Design the surgery guide based on the implant treatment plan, such as:<br>Tooth-supported surgical guide design possible; Gingiva-supported surgical guide design possible; Bone-supported surgical guide design possible; Export of surgical guide design data set possible; Gingivectomy guide; Offset, thickness and connector setting possible; Add label text in surgical guide; | Design the surgery guide based on the implant treatment plan, such as:<br>Tooth-supported surgical guide design possible; Gingiva-supported surgical guide design possible; Bone-supported surgical guide design possible; Gingivectomy guide; Export of surgical guide design data set possible; Offset, wall thickness and connector thickness setting possible. Add label text in surgical guide; | Design the surgery guide based on the implant treatment plan, such as:<br>Tooth-supported surgical guide design possible; Gingiva-supported surgical guide design possible; Bone-supported surgical guide design possible; Offset, wall thickness and connector thickness setting possible; Export of surgical guide design data set possible; | |
| Surgical protocol design and creation tool | Details protocol: available per implant providing detailed implant, sleeve and surgical protocol information together with images of the planning views;<br>Surgical protocol: The sequence of surgical instruments to be used as specified by the selected guided surgery system (selected manufacturers only) | Details protocol: available per implant providing detailed implant, sleeve and surgical protocol information together with images of the planning views;<br>Surgical protocol: The sequence of surgical instruments to be used as specified by the selected guided surgery system (selected manufacturers only) | Details protocol: available per implant providing detailed implant, sleeve and surgical protocol information together with images of the planning views;<br>Surgical protocol: The sequence of surgical instruments to be used as specified by the selected guided surgery system (selected manufacturers only) | |
| Other tools | Analog model, Virtual pour up and model builder. | N/A | N/A | |
| Minimum system | OS - Windows 10 64-bit;<br>16 GB RAM Memory minimum | OS - Windows 7, 64-bit;<br>8GB RAM Memory minimum | Windows 7/8/8.1/10<br>4 GB RAM Memory minimum | |
| hardware and<br>software<br>requirements | (CPU) - Intel Core i7 at 2.8GHz<br>Network cards wired, minimum<br>speed 1 Gb./sec;<br>NVidia graphics card. Minimum 2<br>GB. VRAM<br>HDD – 15 GB of free space | (CPU) - Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor<br>P8600<br>Graphics Card and Network cards- Not<br>specified<br>HDD – 128 GB of free space | 16 GB RAM Memory<br>recommended<br>Intel Core i7 at 2.8GHz<br>5 GB free disc space or more<br>Internet connection requirement | |
| | Payment model | Pay per use<br>License Fee<br>Annual Fee | License Fee<br>Annual Fee | Pay per use<br>License Fee<br>Annual Fee |
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# Conclusion from nonclinical and clinical tests
Image treatment includes functionalities such as: crop image, edit image and calibrate image. These functionalities are added to modify the input image or photo and it is not used for patients directly, these functionalities do not affect the security or effectiveness of the subject device.
Other tools from table before include: Analog model builder, which are functionalities used to export models to inspect them physically in 3D, but they are not used in the patient. These functionalities do not affect the security and effectiveness of the device.
The Indications for Use statement between the subject and predicate devices are equivalent;
minor differences in wording do not alter the intended use of the subject device. In addition, there are in the software functions or technical requirements; none of the safety and effectiveness of the subject device relative to the predicate, both can be considered equivalent.
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Learn the FDA Browser
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.