Mac-Lab: The Mac-Lab system is indicated for use on patients of all ages when a physician determines that a patient would benefit from a hemodynamic procedure. Mac-Lab may be used in a variety of hospital and clinical settings to record hemodynamic data and measurements which may then be displayed and/or transmitted. CardioLab: The CardioLab system is indicated for use on patients of all ages when a physician determines that a patient would benefit from an electrophysiology procedure. CardioLab may be used in a variety of hospital and clinical settings to record electrophysiology data and measurements which may then be displayed and/or transmitted. ComboLab: The ComboLab system is indicated for use on patients of all ages when a physician determined that a patient would benefit from either a hemodynamic or electrophysiology procedure. Combol ab may be used in a variety of hospital and clinical settings to record hemodynamic and electrophysiology data and measurements which may then be displayed and/or transmitted. MLCL Client Software: The MLCL Client Software is intended for recording, documenting and/or reviewing clinical data for hemodynamic and electrophysiology procedures and may then be displayed, filtered, digitized, amplified, measured, calculated and/or transmitted for storage, analysis and viewing at distributed locations.
Device Story
Hemodynamic and electrophysiology (EP) recording systems; used in hospital/clinical settings by physicians/technicians during interventional procedures. Inputs: physiological signals acquired via EP amplifiers or interfaced devices; manual data entry via keyboard/mouse/barcode. Processing: signal filtering, digitization, amplification, measurement, and calculation. Outputs: real-time display of hemodynamic/EP data; data transmission for storage/analysis. Features: Diastolic Pressure Ratio (dPR) for hemodynamic assessment; PruckaStream for digital signal data availability; Barco Nexxis OR for video distribution. Not intended as patient monitor; does not alert on status changes. Benefits: facilitates procedural documentation, data review, and clinical decision-making through integrated recording and analysis.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data; bench testing only.
Technological Characteristics
Programmable diagnostic computer (Class II). Includes 64/128-channel Prucka 3 EP amplifiers. Connectivity: network or standalone. Software: Basic level of concern. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-2-27, IEC 60601-2-34, IEC 80601-2-30, IEC 80601-2-55, IEC 80601-2-56, IEC 80601-2-61.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients of all ages requiring hemodynamic or electrophysiology procedures. Used in hospital/clinical settings to record, display, and transmit physiological data. No specific contraindications listed.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A programmable diagnostic computer is a device that can be programmed to compute various physiologic or blood flow parameters based on the output from one or more electrodes, transducers, or measuring devices; this device includes any associated commercially supplied programs.
{0}------------------------------------------------
Image /page/0/Picture/0 description: The image contains the logo of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The logo consists of two parts: on the left, there is a symbol representing the Department of Health & Human Services-USA, and on the right, there is the text "FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION" in blue. The FDA logo is a symbol of the agency's mission to protect and promote public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other related products.
December 12, 2024
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc. James Turner Sr. Regulatory Affairs Manager 3114 N Grandview Blvd Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188
Re: K243540
Trade/Device Name: Mac-Lab (AltiX AI.i); CardioLab (AltiX AI.i); ComboLab (AltiX AI.i); MLCL Client Software (AltiX AI.i) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1425 Regulation Name: Programmable Diagnostic Computer Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DQK Dated: November 15, 2024 Received: November 15, 2024
Dear James Turner:
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.
{1}------------------------------------------------
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).
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.
All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-device-advicecomprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.
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-regulatory
{2}------------------------------------------------
assistance/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,
# Stephen C. Browning -S
LCDR Stephen Browning Assistant Director Division of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Diagnostics, and Monitoring Devices Office of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
{3}------------------------------------------------
#### Indications for Use
Submission Number (if known)
#### K243540
Device Name
Mac-Lab (AltiX AI.i); CardioLab (AltiX Al.i); ComboLab (AltiX Al.i); MLCL Client Software (AltiX Al.i)
Indications for Use (Describe)
#### Mac-Lab:
The Mac-Lab system is indicated for use on patients of all ages when a physician determines that a patient would benefit from a hemodynamic procedure. Mac-Lab may be used in a variety of hospital and clinical settings to record hemodynamic data and measurements which may then be displayed and/or transmitted.
#### CardioLab:
The CardioLab system is indicated for use on patients of all ages when a physician determines that a patient would benefit from an electrophysiology procedure. CardioLab may be used in a variety of hospital and clinical settings to record electrophysiology data and measurements which may then be displayed and/or transmitted.
#### ComboLab:
The ComboLab system is indicated for use on patients of all ages when a physician determined that a patient would benefit from either a hemodynamic or electrophysiology procedure. Combol ab may be used in a variety of hospital and clinical settings to record hemodynamic and electrophysiology data and measurements which may then be displayed and/or transmitted.
MLCL Client Software:
The MLCL Client Software is intended for recording, documenting and/or reviewing clinical data for hemodynamic and electrophysiology procedures and may then be displayed, filtered, digitized, amplified, measured, calculated and/or transmitted for storage, analysis and viewing at distributed locations.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
er-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
#### CONTINUE ON A SEPARATE PAGE IF NEEDED.
This section applies only to requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
#### *DO NOT SEND YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE PRA STAFF EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW.*
The burden time for this collection of information is estimated to average 79 hours per response, including the time to review instructions, search existing data sources, gather and maintain the data needed and complete and review the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this information collection, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to:
> Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration Office of Chief Information Officer Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) Staff PRAStaff(@fda.hhs.gov
"An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB number."
{4}------------------------------------------------
Image /page/4/Picture/0 description: The image shows the GE HealthCare logo. The logo consists of a purple circular emblem with a stylized "GE" inside. To the right of the emblem is the text "GE HealthCare" in a matching purple color. The text is clean and modern, reflecting the company's focus on healthcare solutions.
## 510(k) Summary – K243540
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided:
| Date: | 15 November 2024 |
|---------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Submitter: | GE HealthCare<br>GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc.<br>3114 N Grandview Blvd<br>Waukesha, WI 53188<br>USA |
| Primary Contact Person: | Mr. James T. Turner, MS<br>Sr. Regulatory Affairs Manager<br>GE HealthCare<br>(GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc.)<br>Telephone: 414 491 9895<br>Email: james.t.turner@gehealthcare.com |
| Secondary Contact<br>Person: | Ms. Michelle Huettner<br>Regulatory Affairs Director<br>GE HealthCare<br>Telephone: 901 558 8035<br>Email: michelle.huettner@gehealthcare.com |
| Device Trade Name:<br>(Brand) | Mac-Lab™<br>CardioLab™<br>ComboLab<br>MLCL Client Software |
| Model/Version | AltiX Al.i |
| Common/Usual Name: | Hemodynamic and Electrophysiology (EP) Recording Systems |
| Classification Name:<br>Product Code: | 21 CFR 870.1425 – Computer, Diagnostic Programmable<br>DQK |
| Predicate Device: | K213972 – Mac-Lab, CardioLab, ComboLab & MLCL Client Software AltiX |
| Reference Devices: | K202943 – OptoMonitor3 (Opsens, Inc., now part of Haemonetics)<br>K173381 – Nexxis OR (Barco N.V.) |
| Marketed Devices: | Mac-Lab, CardioLab, ComboLab and MLCL Client Software AltiX Al.i are<br>modifications of the cleared predicate devices (K213972). The primary<br>changes are related to the introduction of a new version of the EP<br>amplifier, updates to signal filtering and gain, inclusion of opSens/<br>HAEMONETICS Diastolic Pressure Ratio (dPR™), introduction of<br>PruckaStream, and utilization of Barco Nexxis OR™ for video<br>distribution. |
| Device Description: | Mac-Lab and CardioLab are hemodynamic and electrophysiology (EP)<br>recording systems, respectively. A third configuration, ComboLab,<br>allows the user to access both CardioLab and Mac-Lab functions, though<br>only one application may be accessed at a time. |
| | These devices are used during interventional and related procedures to<br>process, display and record hemodynamic and electrophysiology (EP)<br>data depending on the type of procedure performed. The data is<br>acquired and displayed real-time for multiple physiological parameters<br>to allow the user to view the data. The data may be entered manually<br>through the use of a dedicated keyboard/mouse/barcode scanner or<br>acquired via procedural information devices, imaging devices and<br>interfaced data devices, and may then be displayed, filtered, digitized,<br>amplified, measured, and calculated. |
| | A fourth configuration, called the MLCL Client Software, is the core Mac-<br>Lab and CardioLab application software which is available for<br>installation on a stand-alone workstation (i.e. outside of the Mac-<br>Lab/CardioLab/ComboLab acquisition systems described above). The<br>MLCL Review Software may be used to record, document, analyze, store<br>and transmit data, including data from supported patient monitors. |
| | Mac-Lab, CardioLab, ComboLab and the MLCL Client Software provide<br>the ability to transmit patient data for storage, analysis and viewing at<br>distributed locations within a clinical facility via network connectivity<br>but may also be used stand-alone (not connected to a network). |
| | Mac-Lab, CardioLab, ComboLab and the MLCL Client Software are not<br>intended to be used as a patient monitor and are not intended to alert<br>the licensed health care practitioner of a change in patient status. |
| Intended Use: | The intended use of the subject devices have not changed from that of<br>the cleared predicate devices. |
| | Mac-Lab |
| | The Mac-Lab system is indicated for use on patients of all ages when a<br>physician determines that a patient would benefit from a hemodynamic<br>procedure. Mac-Lab may be used in a variety of hospital and clinical<br>settings to record hemodynamic data and measurements which may<br>then be displayed and/or transmitted. |
| | CardioLab |
| | The CardioLab system is indicated for use on patients of all ages when a<br>physician determines that a patient would benefit from an<br>electrophysiology procedure. CardioLab may be used in a variety of<br>hospital and clinical settings to record electrophysiology data and<br>measurements which may then be displayed and/or transmitted. |
| | ComboLab |
| | The ComboLab system is indicated for use on patients of all ages when a<br>physician determined that a patient would benefit from either a<br>hemodynamic or electrophysiology procedure. ComboLab may be used<br>in a variety of hospital and clinical settings to record hemodynamic and<br>electrophysiology data and measurements which may then be displayed<br>and/or transmitted. |
| | MLCL Client Software |
| | The MLCL Client Software is intended for recording, documenting<br>and/or reviewing clinical data for hemodynamic and electrophysiology<br>procedures and may then be displayed, filtered, digitized, amplified,<br>measured, calculated and/or transmitted for storage, analysis and<br>viewing at distributed locations. |
| Indications for Use: | The indications for use of the subject devices have not changed from<br>that of the cleared predicate devices. |
| | Mac-Lab™ |
| | The Mac-Lab system is indicated for use on patients of all ages when a<br>physician determines that a patient would benefit from a hemodynamic<br>procedure. Mac-Lab may be used in a variety of hospital and clinical<br>settings to record hemodynamic data and measurements, which may<br>then be displayed, filtered, digitized, amplified, measured, and<br>calculated and/or transmitted for storage, analysis and viewing at<br>distributed locations. |
| | CardioLab™ |
| | The CardioLab system is indicated for use on patients of all ages when a<br>physician determines that a patient would benefit from an<br>electrophysiology procedure. CardioLab may be used in a variety of<br>hospital and clinical settings to record electrophysiology data and<br>measurements, which may then be displayed filtered, digitized,<br>amplified, measured, and calculated and/or transmitted for storage,<br>analysis and viewing at distributed locations. |
| | ComboLab |
| | The ComboLab system is indicated for use on patients of all ages when a<br>physician determines that a patient would benefit from either a<br>hemodynamic or electrophysiology procedure. ComboLab may be used |
{5}------------------------------------------------
Image /page/5/Picture/0 description: The image shows the GE HealthCare logo. The logo consists of a purple circular emblem with a stylized "GE" monogram inside. To the right of the emblem, the text "GE HealthCare" is written in a matching purple color. The text is in a clean, sans-serif font.
{6}------------------------------------------------
Image /page/6/Picture/0 description: The image shows the GE Healthcare logo. The logo consists of a purple circle with the letters "GE" inside, and the words "GE Healthcare" in purple next to the circle. The logo is simple and modern, and it is easily recognizable.
GE HealthCare
{7}------------------------------------------------
Image /page/7/Picture/0 description: The image contains the GE Health logo. The logo consists of a purple circular emblem with a stylized "GE" monogram inside. To the right of the emblem, the words "GE Health" are written in a simple, sans-serif font, also in purple. The overall design is clean and modern.
## GE HealthCare
| | in a variety of hospital and clinical settings to record hemodynamic and<br>electrophysiology data and measurements, which may then be<br>displayed, filtered, digitized, amplified, measured, calculated and/or<br>transmitted for storage, analysis and viewing at distributed locations.<br>MLCL Client Software<br>The MLCL Client Software is indicated for use on patients of all ages<br>when a physician determines that a patient would benefit from either a<br>hemodynamic or electrophysiology procedure. MLCL Client Software<br>may be used in a variety of hospital and clinical settings to record,<br>document and/or review hemodynamic and electrophysiology data and<br>measurements, which may then be displayed, filtered, digitized,<br>amplified, measured, calculated and/or transmitted for storage, analysis<br>and viewing at distributed locations. | | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Technology: | The Mac-Lab, CardioLab and ComboLab Recording Systems AltiX Al.i<br>employ the same fundamental scientific technology, basic design,<br>construction, materials, energy source, control mechanism, and<br>operating principles as the predicate devices, Mac-Lab, CardioLab,<br>Combolab and MLCL Client Software AltiX, in recording and displaying<br>hemodynamic and electrophysiology data.<br>The basic systems can acquire data from a variety of inputs which may<br>then be displayed, filtered, digitized, amplified, measured and<br>calculated. These systems also provide the ability to transmit patient<br>data for storage, analysis and viewing.<br>The table below summarizes the substantive feature/technological<br>differences between the predicate and proposed devices: | | |
| | Configuration | Predicate Device Features | Proposed Device Features |
| | Mac-Lab | • Diastolic Pressure Ratio<br>(dPR) not supported on<br>the device | • Diastolic Pressure Ratio<br>(dPR) incorporated in the<br>Mac-Lab software |
| | CardioLab | • Only a 128-channel option<br>is available for the Prucka<br>3 EP amplifier<br>• Does not support digital<br>waveform streaming to<br>external, only analog<br>output, binary or CSV data<br>extraction<br>• Included high and low<br>pass filters, powerline<br>filters and gain settings | • Provides an option to use<br>either a 128- or 64-channel<br>Prucka 3 EP amplifier<br>• PruckaStream makes<br>original digital signal data<br>available from the EP<br>amplifier and allows data<br>return<br>• Expanded customizations,<br>settings and capabilities to<br>help minimize noise and<br>provide better signal |
| | Mac-Lab &<br>CardioLab | • Utilizes video distribution<br>via HDMI splitters and<br>switches to replicate<br>displays | • Allows an alternate video<br>distribution system, Barco<br>Nexxis OR, to route video<br>signals and allows use of<br>single command inputs<br>(mouse, keyboard) for<br>connected devices |
| ComboLab utilizes the combined hardware and software features noted<br>in the table above for both CardioLab and Mac-Lab on a single platform.<br>The MLCL Client Software utilizes the combined software features from<br>the table above but does not include the hardware features (64-Channel<br>Prucka 3 EP amplifier).<br>The device's technological characteristics do not create new questions | | | |
| of safety or effectiveness, | | | |
| Data Supporting Safety<br>& Efficacy: | Summary of Non-Clinical Tests:<br>The subject devices and applications have been independently tested<br>and conform to the following voluntary standards:<br>• IEC 60101-1 Ed 3.2 2020-08 CONSOLIDATED VERSON<br>• IEC 60601-1-2 Ed 4.1 2020-09 CONSOLIDATED VERSION<br>• IEC 60601-2-27 Ed 3.0 2011-03<br>• IEC 60601-2-34 Ed 3.0 2011-05 | | |
| | In addition, the following standards were used to analyze the<br>effectiveness of specific features and functionality of the subject devices<br>even though the standards were not applicable in full:<br>• IEC 80601-2-30 Ed 2.0 2018-03<br>• IEC 80601-2-55 Second Edition 2018-02<br>• IEC 80601-2-56 Second Edition 2017-03<br>• IEC 80601-2-61 Second Edition 2017-12 (Corrected version) | | |
| | The following quality assurance measures were applied to the<br>development of the system:<br>• Risk Analysis<br>• Requirements Reviews<br>• Technical Design Reviews<br>• Formal Design Reviews<br>• Testing on unit level (Module verification)<br>• Integration testing (System verification)<br>• Performance testing (Verification)<br>• System Testing:<br>- Safety testing (Verification)<br>- System performance testing (Verification) | | |
{8}------------------------------------------------
Image /page/8/Picture/0 description: The image shows the logo for GE HealthCare. The logo consists of the GE monogram in a circle on the left, followed by the words "GE HealthCare" in a sans-serif font. The logo is purple in color.
{9}------------------------------------------------
Image /page/9/Picture/0 description: The image contains the GE Healthcare logo. The logo consists of a circular emblem on the left and the text "GE Healthcare" on the right. The emblem features a stylized "GE" monogram within a circular border. The text "GE Healthcare" is written in a sans-serif font and is purple.
GE HealthCare
| | The testing and results did not raise new or different questions of safety<br>and effectiveness than those associated with the predicate device.<br>Software documentation for a "Basic" level of concern was also<br>considered as a point of comparison to the predicate device. The<br>conclusions drawn from the nonclinical tests demonstrate that the<br>proposed device is as safe, as effective and performs as well as the<br>legally marketed predicate device. |
|-------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Summary of Clinical Tests: |
| | The subject of this premarket submission, Mac-Lab, CardioLab,<br>ComboLab and MLCL Client Software AltiX AI.i, did not require clinical<br>studies to support substantial equivalence. |
| Conclusion: | GE HealthCare considers Mac-Lab, CardioLab, ComboLab and MLCL<br>Client Software AltiX Al.i to be as safe, as effective, and performance is<br>comparable to the predicate device(s). |
| | The changes associated with the Mac-Lab, CardioLab, ComboLab and<br>MLCL Client Software AltiX Al.i do not create a new Intended Use and<br>represent similar technological characteristics, with no impact on the<br>control mechanisms, operating principle, and energy type. GE<br>HealthCare's quality system's design verification, and risk management<br>processes did not identify any new questions of safety or effectiveness,<br>hazards, unexpected results, or adverse effects stemming from the<br>changes to the predicate. |
| | Based on development under GE HealthCare's quality system, the<br>successful system and software verification and validation testing,<br>conformance to standards, and additional engineering bench testing<br>demonstrates that the subject device is comparable to, and hence as<br>safe and as effective for its Intended Use. |
Predicate graph will load when search results are available.
Embedding visualization will load when search results are available.
PDF viewer will load when search results are available.
Loading panels...
Select an item from Submissions
Click any panel, subpart, regulation, product code, or device to see details here.
Section Matches
Results will appear here.
Product Code Matches
Results will appear here.
Special Control Matches
Results will appear here.
Loading collections...
Loading
My Alerts
You will receive email notifications based on the filters and frequency you set for each alert.
Sort by:
Create Alert
Search Filters
Agent Token
Create a read-only bearer token for Claude, ChatGPT, or other agents that can call HTTP APIs.
Copy this now. It will not be shown again.
Connected apps
Apps you authorized through browser sign-in. Disconnecting revokes their access immediately.
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.