K241457 · Inter-Med, Inc. · KIF · Aug 28, 2024 · Dental
Device Facts
Record ID
K241457
Device Name
Vista BC Putty
Applicant
Inter-Med, Inc.
Product Code
KIF · Dental
Decision Date
Aug 28, 2024
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 872.3820
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Repair of Root Perforation Repair of Root Resorption Root End Filling Apexification Pulp Capping
Device Story
Vista BC Putty is a hydraulic, ready-to-use injectable bioceramic paste for permanent root canal repair and endodontic applications. The device is supplied in a pre-loaded syringe and is intended for use by dental clinicians in endodontic offices. The material is composed of calcium sodium phosphosilicate and calcium aluminate cement. Upon placement into the root canal, the putty absorbs moisture from surrounding tissues to initiate a setting reaction, hardening into an insoluble, radiopaque structure. This process seals the root canal or repair site. The device does not shrink appreciably during setting. By providing a stable, biocompatible seal, the putty supports healing in cases of perforation, resorption, or pulp exposure, and facilitates root end filling and apexification.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence is supported by bench testing, including ISO 6876 protocols (set time, film thickness, solubility, disintegration, radiopacity), shelf-life testing, transit testing, antimicrobial property evaluation, and cytotoxicity testing.
Technological Characteristics
Hydraulic, ready-to-use injectable bioceramic paste. Composition: calcium sodium phosphosilicate, calcium aluminate cement, radiopacifier, thickening agent, filler, carrier. Form factor: pre-loaded 1.2mL syringe. Principle: moisture-activated setting reaction. Standards: ISO 7405:2018, ISO 10993-1:2018, ISO 10993-5:2009, ISO 14971:2019, ISO 15223-1:2021, ISO 11014:2009, ISO 20417:2021, ISO 6876:2001. Non-sterile.
Indications for Use
Indicated for dental clinicians for the repair of root perforation, repair of root resorption, root end filling, apexification, and pulp capping in the oral cavity.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A root canal filling resin is a device composed of material, such as methylmethacrylate, intended for use during endodontic therapy to fill the root canal of a tooth.
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August 28, 2024
Inter-Med, Inc. Alex Johnson VP of Engineering, Regulatory & Ouality 2200 South Street Racine, Wisconsin 53404
Re: K241457
Trade/Device Name: Vista BC Putty Regulation Number: 21 CFR 872.3820 Regulation Name: Root Canal Filling Resin Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: KIF Dated: Mav 22, 2024 Received: May 23, 2024
Dear Alex Johnson:
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"
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(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).
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 OS 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.
Bobak Shirmohammadi -S
For Michael E. Adjodha. MChE, RAC, COIA Assistant Director DHT1B: Division of Dental and ENT Devices OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia,
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Respiratory, ENT, and Dental Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
Submission Number (if known)
### K241457
Device Name
Vista BC Putty
Indications for Use (Describe)
- · Repair of Root Perforation
- · Repair of Root Resorption
- · Root End Filling
- · Apexification
- · Pulp Capping
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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510(k) Summary for Vista BC Putty
K241457
#### 1. Applicant
Alex Johnson Submitter's Name: Khongchee Xiong Date Summary Prepared: March 28, 2024
Address: Inter-Med, Inc. / Vista Apex 2200 South St. Racine, WI, USA 53404
Contact Person: Alex Johnson, MSc
Email: ajohnson@vista-dental.com
Phone: (262) 631-5306
Fax: (262) 636-9760
#### 2. Device Name
Proprietary Name: Vista BC Putty Common Name: Root canal filling material Product Code: KIF Device Class: Class 2
#### 3. Predicate Device
Primary Predicate Device MTA 2.3 (Design 2) by Avalon Biomed, Inc.
- o Common Name: Root canal filling material
- Product Code: KIF O
- Device Class: Class 2 O
Reference Device #1 iRoot FS by Innovative BioCeramix, Inc.
- Common Name: Root canal filling material о
- O Product Code: KIF
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- Device Class: Class 2 o
Reference Device #2 Vista BC Sealer (K221811) by Inter-Med, Inc.
- Common Name: Root canal filling material O
- Product Code: KIF o
- Device Class: Class 2 O
#### Device Description 4.
Vista BC Putty is a hydraulic, ready-to-use injectable bioceramic, bioactive root repair paste developed for permanent root canal repair of root perforation and root resorption, and root end filling, apexification and pulp capping applications. Vista BC Putty is an insoluble, radiopaque material based on a calcium sodium phosphosilicate and calcium aluminate cement composition, which requires the presence of water to set and harden. Vista BC Putty does not appreciable shrink during setting and demonstrates excellent physical properties.
1.0g of Vista BC Putty is packaged in a 1.2mL syringe. Vista BC Putty is for prescription use (Rx) only.
This is the only 510(k) for this medical device, no prior 510(k)s have been submitted.
#### ನ. Intended Use / Indication for Use
- Repair of Root Perforation
- Repair of Root Resorption
- Root End Filling ●
- Apexification ●
- Pulp Capping ●
#### Technological Characteristics and Substantial Equivalence 6.
| Characteristic | Proposed Device | Predicate Device | Reference Device<br>#1 | Reference Device<br>#2 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|------------------------|------------------------|
| 510(k) Number | Pending<br>(subject device for<br>this 510(k)<br>submission) | (K181917) | (K102867) | (K221811) |
| Common Name | Root Canal Filling | Root Canal Filling | Root Canal Filling | Root Canal Filling |
| Product Code | KIF | KIF | KIF | KIF |
| Trade Name | Vista BC Putty | MTA 2.3 (Design 2) | iRoot FS | Vista BC Sealer |
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| Manufacturer | Inter-Med, Inc. | Avalon Biomed | Innovative<br>BioCeramix, Inc. | Inter-Med, Inc. |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Device<br>Description | Vistas BC Putty is a<br>hydraulic, ready-to-<br>use injectable<br>bioceramic, bioactive<br>root repair paste<br>developed for<br>permanent root canal<br>repair of root<br>perforation and root<br>resorption, and root<br>end filling,<br>apexification and<br>pulp capping<br>applications. | The MTA2.3 ROOT<br>& PULP<br>MATERIALS are<br>designed and<br>developed for dental<br>clinicians to<br>use in contact with<br>vital pulp tissue and<br>periradicular tissue,<br>including sealing<br>and<br>obturation of root<br>canals. The<br>materials can be<br>used for dental<br>procedures<br>contacting<br>pulpal or<br>periradicular tissue<br>such as: pulp<br>capping, cavity<br>lining, base material<br>in a cavity,<br>pulpotomies, root-<br>end filling,<br>apexification,<br>perforation repair,<br>root resorption, and<br>obturation<br>(pulpectomy)<br>including root canal<br>sealing. | iRoot FS Injectable<br>Root Canal Repair<br>Filling Material is a<br>convenient ready-<br>to-use fast setting<br>white hydraulic<br>premixed<br>bioceramic pasted<br>developed for<br>permanent root<br>canal repair of root<br>perforation and root<br>resorption, and root<br>end filling,<br>apexification and<br>pulp capping<br>applications. | Vista BC Sealer is a<br>ready-to-use<br>injectable white<br>hydraulic cement<br>paste suitable for<br>permanent root<br>canal filling and<br>sealing of the entire<br>root canal. |
| Intended | Dental and | Dental and | Dental and | Dental and |
| population<br>Anatomical Site | Endodontic offices<br>Oral Cavity - root<br>canal | Endodontic offices<br>Oral Cavity - root<br>canal | Endodontic offices<br>Oral Cavity - root<br>canal | Endodontic offices<br>Oral Cavity - root<br>canal |
| Composition (bold<br>text added to<br>highlight<br>similarities in<br>composition<br>between subject<br>device and<br>predicate /<br>reference devices) | Cementing agents,<br>Radiopacifier,<br>Calcium sodium<br>phosphosilicate,<br>Calcium Sulfate,<br>Tricalcium<br>Phosphate,<br>Thickening agent,<br>Filler, Carrier | Tantalite<br>Tricalcium Silicate<br>Calcium Aluminate<br>Dicalcium Silicate<br>Tricalcium<br>aluminate<br>Calcium Sulfate,<br>Thickening agent<br>Filler, Carrier | Tricalcium silicate<br>Dicalcium silicate<br>Calcium<br>phosphate<br>monobasic<br>Zirconium oxide<br>Tantalum Pentoxide<br>Filler, Carrier | Calcium<br>aluminates.<br>Radiopacifier,<br>Calcium sodium<br>phosphosilicate,<br>Thickening agent,<br>Accelerator,<br>Filler, Carrier |
| Principle of<br>operation | Vista BC Putty is an<br>insoluble,<br>radiopaque,<br>hydraulic cement<br>material that absorbs<br>the moisture already<br>present in the<br>surrounding tissues<br>of the root canal to<br>set and solidify. | The MTA 2.3<br>ROOT & PUMP<br>MATERIALS<br>(design 2) is placed<br>in the space created<br>by the procedure and<br>set <i>in vivo</i> . The<br>mechanism of action<br>is setting of the<br>inorganic,<br>ceramic cement in<br>the presence of the<br>water-based body<br>fluids present in<br>teeth. | iRoot FS is an<br>insoluble,<br>radiopaque and<br>aluminum free<br>material based on a<br>calcium silicate<br>composition, which<br>requires the<br>presence of<br>water to set and<br>harden. | Vista's BC Sealer is<br>an insoluble and<br>radiopaque root<br>canal sealer which<br>requires the<br>presence of water to<br>set and harden.<br>Upon placement of<br>material into the<br>root canal, the<br>moisture present<br>from surrounding<br>tissues helps to<br>initiate a setting<br>reaction within the<br>material and<br>eventually<br>solidifying into a<br>hard structure. |
| Indications for<br>use | Repair of Root<br>Perforation<br>Repair of Root<br>Resorption<br>Root End Filling<br>Apexification<br>Pulp Capping | Repair of Root<br>Perforation<br>Repair of Root<br>Resorption<br>Root End Filling<br>Apexification<br>Pulp Capping | Repair of Root<br>Perforation<br>Repair of Root<br>Resorption<br>Root End Filling<br>Apexification<br>Pulp Capping | Permanent<br>obturation of the<br>root canal following<br>root canal<br>treatment. |
| Delivery form | Single paste | Single paste | Single paste | Single paste |
| Design | Pre-loaded syringe | Pre-loaded syringe | Pre-loaded syringe | Pre-loaded syringe,<br>Disposable Intra<br>Canal Tips |
| Nature of Contact<br>(ISO 7405:2018) | Category: External<br>communicating<br>device<br>Contact: Tissue,<br>bone and dentin<br>Contact Duration: C<br>- Permanent<br>(>30 days) | Category: External<br>communicating<br>device<br>Contact: Tissue,<br>bone and dentin<br>Contact Duration: C<br>- Permanent<br>(>30 days) | Category: External<br>communicating<br>device<br>Contact: Tissue, bone and<br>dentin Contact<br>Duration: C -<br>Permanent (>30<br>days) | Category: External<br>communicating<br>device<br>Contact: Tissue,<br>bone and dentin<br>Contact Duration: C<br>- Permanent<br>(>30 days) |
| Set Time | ≤ 90 minutes | < 240 minutes | 20 minutes | ≤ 90 minutes |
| Sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile | Non-sterile |
| Shelf Life | 2 years | 3 years | 2 years | 2 years |
| Rx / OTC | Rx Only | Rx Only | Rx Only | Rx Only |
| Standards | ISO 7405:2018<br>ISO 10993-1:2018<br>ISO 10993-5:2009<br>ISO 14971:2019<br>ISO 15223-1:2021 | Unknown | Unknown | ISO 7405:2018<br>ISO 10993-1:2018<br>ISO 10993-5:2009<br>ISO 14971:2019<br>ISO 15223-1:2021 |
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Image /page/8/Picture/1 description: The image shows the logo for Vista Dental Products. The logo features a stylized mountain range above the word "VISTA" in a large, sans-serif font. Below "VISTA" is the text "Dental Products" in a smaller font. There is a horizontal line below the word "VISTA".
| | ISO 11014:2009<br>ISO 20417:2021<br>ISO 6876:2001 | ISO 11014:2009<br>ISO 20417:2021<br>ISO 6876:2001 |
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## Similarities between the subject device (Vista BC Putty) and the predicate device (MTA 2.3 (Design 2)) as well as reference device #1 (iRoot FS) and reference device #2 (Vista BC Sealer).
- Vista BC Putty has identical indications for use as its predicate device (MTA 2.3 (Design 2)).
- . Vista BC Putty is classified under product code KIF, with respect to 21 CFR 872.3820 and the common name "Root canal filling material", which is identical to that of the predicate device (MTA 2.3 (Design 2)) and reference devices.
- Vista BC Putty has identical intended population use as the predicate device (MTA 2.3 ● (Design 2)) and reference devices and is used in the same anatomical location.
- . Identical to the predicate device (MTA 2.3 (Design 2)) and reference devices, Vista BC Putty is a single component product.
- Vista BC Putty uses an identical mechanism of action for its indications compared to the predicate device (MTA 2.3 (Design 2)) and the reference devices, namely, all materials utilize water naturally present in the root canal / tooth to set and harden via cementation reactions.
- Identical to the predicate device (MTA 2.3 (Design 2)) and the reference devices, Vista BC . Putty is classified as an external communicating device for permanent (>30 days) contact per ISO 7405:2018.
- Vista BC Putty composition consists of similar ingredicate device (MTA 2.3 ● (Design 2)) and reference devices. In fact, Vista BC Putty consists of all the same ingredients at slightly different ratios, except an accelerator, as reference device #2 (Vista BC Sealer). A further detailed explanation is provided within the 510(k) Section 12 - Substantial Equivalence Discussion.
- o The differences in composition do not raise any concerns as biocompatibility testing confirms the product is biocompatible for its intended use.
- Vista BC Putty's shelf life of two years is similar to the predicate device (MTA 2.3 (Design ● 2)) and identical to the reference devices.
- Identical to the predicate device (MTA 2.3 (Design 2)) and reference devices, Vista BC Putty ● is a non-aqueous paste-like material that is commercialized non-sterile.
- Identical to the predicate device (MTA 2.3 (Design 2)) and reference devices, Vista BC Putty ● is for prescription use (Rx) only.
Vista BC Putty shares similar intended use, technical characteristics, and composition to the predicate and reference devices. Therefore, Vista BC Putty is substantially equivalent to the predicate device and poses no additional safety or efficacy risks.
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Discussion of Differences between the subject device (Vista BC Putty) and the predicate device (MTA 2.3 (Design 2)) as well as reference device #1 (iRoot FS) and reference device #2 (Vista BC Sealer).
- The formulation of Vista BC Putty is different than the predicate device (MTA 2.3 (Design 2)) . and reference device (MTA 2.3 (Design 2)).
- o A further detailed explanation is provided within the 510(k) Section 12 Substantial Equivalence Discussion. However, the differences in composition do not raise any concerns as biocompatibility testing confirms the product is biocompatible for its intended use.
- Additionally, Vista BC Putty consists of all the same ingredients at slightly different O ratios, except an accelerator, as reference device #2 (Vista BC Sealer).
- Therefore, the subject device remains substantially equivalent to its predicate device. O
- Vista BC Putty has a shorter set time compared to the predicate device (MTA 2.3 (Design 2)). ●
- This does not raise any concerns as both materials set on the order of tens to hundreds of O minutes and permanently remains within the root canal. Additionally, both reference devices have similar set times, too.
- Therefore, the subject device remains substantially equivalent to its predicate device. o
## Applicable Standards
- ISO 7405:2018 Dentistry Evaluation of Biocompatibility of Medical Devices Used in Dentistry ●
- ISO 10993-1:2018 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing ● within a Risk Management Process
- ISO 10993-5:2009 - Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 5: Tests for In Vitro Cytotoxicity
- ISO 14971:2019 Application of Risk Management to Medical Devices ●
- ISO 15233-1:2021 Symbols to be used with Information to be Supplied by the Manufacturer -● Part 1: General Requirements
- ISO 11014:2009 Safety Data Sheet for Chemical Products ●
- ISO 20417:2021 Information to be Supplied by the Manufacturer ●
- ISO 6876:2001 Dental Root Canal Sealing Materials ●
#### 7. Non-Clinical Performance Testing and Compliance
The following non-clinical tests were conducted to evaluate the functionality, performance, safety, and substantial equivalence of Vista BC Putty to MTA 2.3 (Design 2):
- ISO 6876 Testing ●
- o Benchtop testing on Vista BC Putty was completed following ISO 6876 test protocols for set time, film thickness, solubility and disintegration, and radiopacity. Vista BC Putty was compared to the predicate device (MTA 2.3 (Design 2)) and reference device
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#1 (iRoot FS). Testing confirmed the substantial equivalence of the subject device to the predicate device.
- Shelf-Life Testing
- O Through accelerated shelf-life testing, Vista BC Putty was found to have a shelf-life of two years. Real time aging is being performed on Vista BC Putty to support shelf life during typical storage conditions.
- Transit Testing ●
- o This test confirms that the packaging configurations are sufficient and withstand simulated transit conditions. Moreover, the products performed satisfactory post-transit, which confirms that transit did not have a negative effect on the products themselves.
- Microbiological Testing ●
- Contamination risks from manufacturing are mitigated as Vista BC Putty exhibits o antimicrobial properties. Furthermore, these results help to support shelf stability and multiple use of non-patient contacting materials, such as the svringes, as any introduced microbes will not remain viable within the medical device.
- Cytotoxicity Testing ●
- Vista BC Putty was found to yield better cytotoxicity results compared to the reference O device, Vista BC Sealer.
#### Clinical Performance Testing and Compliance 8.
Clinical performance is not deemed necessary.
#### Conclusion 9.
Vista BC Putty is to be marketed by Inter-Med, Inc., 2200 South St., Racine, WI 53404, and is substantially equivalent to MTA 2.3 (Design 2) (K181917). The subject medical device has identical intended use and technological characteristics as the predicate device. Any differences between the subject medical device and predicate medical device do not sigmificantly alter the product's use and do not result in unacceptable or unnecessary risks to the patients or users. Therefore, Inter-Med concludes that Vista BC Putty is substantially equivalent to the predicate device. MTA 2.3 (Design 2), and the product is safe and effective for its intended use.
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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.