K251245 · Bio-Med Device, Inc. · CCL · Aug 11, 2025 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K251245
Device Name
OxyMinder Pro (10310)
Applicant
Bio-Med Device, Inc.
Product Code
CCL · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Aug 11, 2025
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.1720
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
The OxyMinder Pro is an oxygen monitor with integrated pressure monitoring intended for continuous monitoring of the concentration of oxygen and pressure being delivered to patients ranging from newborns to adults. This device can be used in the hospital and subacute settings The monitor is not intended as a life supporting device or for diagnostics.
Device Story
OxyMinder Pro monitors oxygen concentration (18-100%) and airway pressure (0-60 cmH2O) in patient circuits; utilizes galvanic fuel cell for oxygen sensing and pressure transducer for pressure; connects to patient circuit via disposable pressure tubing. Device intended for hospital/subacute settings; operated by clinicians. Software-controlled system provides real-time monitoring; triggers audible/visual alarms for high/low oxygen, high/low pressure, sensor calibration, and battery status. Includes 'AutoPurge' feature to mitigate gas line contamination when blender is connected but unused. Output displayed on-screen; assists clinicians in verifying gas delivery parameters. Benefits include continuous oversight of delivered gas quality and pressure, ensuring parameters remain within set clinical limits.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Testing included software verification/validation, safety/EMC (IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-8), oxygen accuracy with blender, battery performance, and Auto-purge functionality. Results met applicable standards and demonstrated performance similar to the predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Galvanic fuel cell (Analytical Industries PSR-11-917-J10) for O2; pressure transducer for pressure. Powered by external DC and internal rechargeable Li-ion battery. Dimensions: 7.86" x 8.12" x 4.39". Connectivity: Standalone monitor. Software-controlled. Standards: IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-8, IEC 80601-2-55.
Indications for Use
Indicated for continuous monitoring of oxygen concentration and pressure in patients ranging from newborns to adults in hospital and subacute settings. Not for life support or diagnostic use.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An oxygen gas analyzer is a device intended to measure the concentration of oxygen in respiratory gases by techniques such as mass spectrometry, polarography, thermal conductivity, or gas chromatography. This generic type of device also includes paramagnetic analyzers.
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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
August 11, 2025
Bio-Med Device, Inc.
% Paul Dryden
Consultant
ProMedic Consulting LLC
131 Bay Point Dr NE
St. Petersburg, Florida 33704
Re: K251245
Trade/Device Name: OxyMinder Pro (10310)
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.1720
Regulation Name: Oxygen Gas Analyzer
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: CCL, CAP
Dated: June 30, 2025
Received: July 1, 2025
Dear Paul Dryden:
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.
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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 (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-reporting-combination-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-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-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-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/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
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the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-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,
Bradley Q. Quinn -S
Bradley Quinn
Assistant Director
DHT1C: Division of Anesthesia, Respiratory, and Sleep Devices
OHT1: Office of Ophthalmic, Anesthesia, Respiratory, ENT, and Dental Devices
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Enclosure
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| Indications for Use | | |
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K251245
# 510(k) Summary
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Date Prepared: 1-Jul-25
Bio-Med Devices, Inc.
61 Soundview Rd
Guilford, CT 06437 USA
Tel - 203-458-0202
Official Contact: Ken K Close - Regulatory Affairs Manager
Submission Correspondent: Paul Dryden
ProMedic, LLC
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
Proprietary or Trade Name: OxyMinder Pro
Common/Usual Name: Oxygen gas analyzer
Classification CFR: 21 CFR 868.1720
Classification Code: CCL
Classification Name: Analyzer, Gas, Oxygen, Gaseous-Phase
Classification CFR: 21 CFR 868.2600
Classification Code: CAP
Classification Name: Monitor, Airway Pressure
Predicate Device: Maxtec MaxO2ME+p (K221734)
Common/Usual Name: Oxygen gas analyzer
Classification CFR: 21 CFR 868.1720
Classification Code: CCL, CAP
Classification Name: Analyzer, Gas, Oxygen, Gaseous-Phase
Reference Device: Bio-med Devices, OxyMinder (K213948)
Common/Usual Name: Oxygen gas analyzer
Classification CFR: 21 CFR 868.1720
Classification Code: CCL
Classification Name: Analyzer, Gas, Oxygen, Gaseous-Phase
Device Description:
The OxyMinder Pro is an oxygen and pressure monitor capable of measuring the oxygen concentration from 18 to 100% (cleared under K213948) and pressure from 0 to 60 cmH2O (subject of this submission) that for convenience can be mechanically mounted on to the cleared blender.
The pressure is measured via a disposable pressure tubing that connects from the monitor to an adapter placed in the patient circuit. This sampling line is identical to that cleared in predicate Maxtec K221734. We have only updated the labeling to reflect the name of the sponsor.
As indicated the oxygen monitoring portion has been previously cleared, K213948. It utilizes a cleared oxygen sensor which outputs a voltage to determine the concentration of oxygen. The OxyMinder Pro calibrates at ambient air (21%) and 100% oxygen. The OxyMinder Pro is software controlled. Again, the oxygen monitoring feature and functions are unchanged and previously cleared under reference K213948.
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The new pressure monitoring feature utilizes a pressure sensor which measures the pressure within a patient circuit. There is a disposable pressure tubing that connects between the patient circuit and the pressure sensor.
**Indications for Use:**
The OxyMinder Pro is an oxygen monitor with integrated pressure monitoring intended for continuous monitoring of the concentration of oxygen and pressure being delivered to patients ranging from newborns to adults. This device can be used in the hospital and subacute settings. The monitor is not intended as a life supporting device or for diagnostics.
**Patient Population:**
The population may be newborns to adults consistent with the predicate and reference
**Environments of use:**
Hospital and subacute settings.
We present the proposed device vs. the predicate in the Table below.
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510(k) Summary
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K251245
| Attributes | Subject
Bio-Med Devices
OxyMinder Pro® | Predicate
Maxtec MaxO2ME+p
K221734 | Reference
Bio-Med Devices
OxyMinder K213948 | Differences |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Indications for Use | The OxyMinder Pro is an oxygen monitor with integrated pressure monitoring intended for continuous monitoring of the concentration of oxygen and pressure being delivered to patients ranging from newborns to adults. This device can be used in the hospital and subacute settings. The monitor is not intended as a life supporting device or for diagnostics. | The MaxO2 ME+p is an oxygen monitor with integrated pressure monitoring intended for continuous monitoring of the concentration of oxygen and pressure being delivered to patients ranging from newborns to adults. It can be used in the hospital and subacute settings. The MaxO2 ME+p is not intended as a life-supporting device or life sustaining device. | The OxyMinder is intended for continuous monitoring of the concentration of oxygen being delivered to patients ranging from newborns to adults. This device can be used in the hospital and subacute settings. The monitor is not intended as a life supporting device or for diagnostics. | Similar to predicate for both oxygen and pressure.
Similar to reference for oxygen monitoring. |
| Environments of Use | Hospital and subacute settings | Hospital and sub-acute settings | Hospital and subacute settings. | Similar
Both devices are MRI Unsafe |
| Patient Population | newborns to adults | newborns to adults | newborns to adults | Similar (based on indications) |
| Oxygen sensing technology | Galvanic cell | Galvanic cell | Galvanic cell | Similar |
| Pressure Sensing technology | Pressure transducer with pressure tubing connected to the patient circuit | Pressure transducer with pressure tubing connected to the patient circuit | Pressure transducer with pressure tubing connected to the patient circuit | Similar |
| Pressure tubing | Disposable | Disposable | N/A | Identical tubing to predicate |
| Measurement Range | Oxygen: 18% – 100% O2
Pressure: .0 to 60.0 cmH2O | Oxygen: 0.0 to 100% O2
Pressure: -15.0 to 60.0 cmH2O | Oxygen: 18% – 100% O2 | The subject device is only intended for use with an air/oxygen blender which will not deliver oxygen below 18% and only positive pressures, thus this is the minimum range for the OxyMinder Pro®. The measurable ranges are the same as the reference K213948 for oxygen. Pressure is similar. |
| Resolution | Oxygen: O2 % is displayed to nearest whole integer.
Pressure: 0.1 cmH2O | Oxygen: 0.1% O2
Pressure: 0.5 cmH2O | Oxygen: O2 % is displayed to nearest whole integer. | The OxyMinder Pro® verifies the proper oxygen concentration from the air/oxygen blender. The resolution of the air/oxygen blender knob is in 10% increments. The predicate can be used as a standalone oxygen monitor where the resolution of 0.1% is beyond the accuracy of the sampling cell. |
| Accuracy and Linearity | Oxygen ±1% of full scale at constant temperature and pressure.
Pressure: ±0.5 cmH2O | Oxygen: ±1% of full scale at constant temperature, RH and pressure when calibrated at full scale.
Pressure: ±1.0 cmH2O | Oxygen ±1% of full scale at constant temperature and pressure. | Similar |
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| Attributes | Subject
Bio-Med Devices
OxyMinder Pro® | Predicate
Maxtec MaxO₂ME+p
K221734 | Reference
Bio-Med Devices
OxyMinder K213948 | Differences |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Total Accuracy | ±2.5% Actual oxygen level over the full operating temperature range | ±3% Actual oxygen level over full operating temperature range | ±2.5% Actual oxygen level over the full operating temperature range | Similar |
| Response Time | 90% of final value in approximately 6 seconds | 90% of final value in approx.. 15 seconds at 23°C | 90% of final value in approximately 6 seconds | Similar response time for oxygen changes |
| Warm-up Time | None required | None required | None required | Similar |
| Operating Temperature | 0° - 50°C [32° - 122°F] | 15°C - 40°C (59°F - 104°F) | 0° - 50°C [32° - 122°F] | Similar |
| Storage Temperature | 0° - 40°C [32° - 104°F] | -15°C - 50°C (5°F - 122°F) | 0° - 40°C [32° - 104°F] | Similar |
| Atmospheric Pressure | 700 - 1010 mBars | 800 - 1012 mBars | 700 - 1010 mBars | Similar |
| Humidity | 5 - 95% | 0-95% (non-condensing) | 5 - 95% | Similar |
| Power requirements | External DC and internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery | 4 - AA Alkaline batteries | External DC and internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery | Subject device includes external power and rechargeable, appropriate for its intended use. |
| Battery Life | 16 hours at 100% brightness. | Approx. 5000 hours, typical use | 16 hours at 100% brightness. | Subject device is primarily used stationary (connected to air / oxygen blender) where external power is available. |
| Low Battery Indications | On-screen icon & audible alarm | “LOWBAT” icon on LCD display | On-screen icon & audible alarm | Similar |
| Oxygen Sensor Type | Analytical Industries PSR-11-917-J10 (510(k K952736) | Maxtec MAX-550E galvanic fuel cell | Analytical Industries PSR-11-917-J10 (510(k K952736) | Similar sensor to reference |
| Expected Oxygen Sensor Life | >900,000 %O₂ Hours | >1,500,000 %O₂ Hours, over 2 years typical application | >900,000 %O₂ Hours | The sensor manufacturer provides the following specifications.
902,880 %O₂ Hours = 60 months in the following conditions: In air (20.9% O₂) at 25°C and 1 atm.
Changes in Oxygen levels, temperature and pressure produce a proportional change in output and an inversely proportional change in expected life. |
| Alarm Systems | Connect AC power (external power disconnected when battery is low)
Low O₂ alarm
Low Pressure alarm
High O₂ alarm
High Pressure alarm
>60 cmH₂O alarm | High/Low alarms, flashing yellow LEDs
Nominal 975 Hz audio buzzer (IEC 60601-1-8) | Connect AC power (external power disconnected when battery is low)
Low O₂ alarm
Low Pressure alarm
High O₂ alarm
High Pressure alarm
>60 cmH₂O alarm | Similar
More alarm functionality on subject device but is similar to the reference. |
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| Attributes | Subject
Bio-Med Devices
OxyMinder Pro® | Predicate
Maxtec MaxO2ME+p
K221734 | Reference
Bio-Med Devices
OxyMinder K213948 | Differences |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Recalibrate O2 sensor
Replace O2 sensor
Low battery | | Recalibrate O2 sensor
Replace O2 sensor
Low battery | |
| Low Oxygen Alarm Range | 18% - 100% (>1% lower than high alarm) | 15% - 99% (>1% lower than high alarm) | 18% - 100% (>1% lower than high alarm) | Similar but the same as the reference |
| Low Pressure Alarm Range | Off - 55 cmH2O (>1 cmH2O lower than high pressure alarm) | (--) Off, 1-30 cmH2O | N/A | Similar |
| High Oxygen Alarm Range | 19% - 105% (>1% lower than low alarm) | 16% - 100% (>1% higher than low alarm) | N/A | Similar |
| High Pressure Alarm Range | 5 - 60 cmH2O (>1 cmH2O higher than low pressure alarm) | 1-60 cmH2O, Off (--) | N/A | Similar |
| Alarm Accuracy | Exact to display alarm value | Exact to display alarm value | Exact to display alarm value | Similar |
| Pressure Alarm Resolution | 1 cmH2O | 1 cmH2O | N/A | Similar |
| Dimensions | 7.86" W x 8.12" H x 4.39" D | 3.6"(W) x 5.8"(H)x1.2"(D) | 7.86" W x 8.12" H x 4.39" D | Similar |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs. | Approx. 1.01 lbs. | 1.5 lbs. | Similar |
| Accessories | Power Adaptor
Mounting Bracket
Galvanic cell
pressure sampling line | Diverter
Tee adapter (15 mm x 22 mm fittings)
Mounting brackets
DC power adapter | Power Adaptor
Mounting Bracket
Galvanic cell | The OxyMinder Pro® oxygen sampling is a sidestream off the patient gas pathway through a separate port and manifold than that which is used to deliver the gas to the patient. |
| AutoPurge | The OxyMinder Pro® has a scheduled purge feature to allow an automated purge of the gas sources connected to the blender when the device is not in use. This allows purging of equal amounts of flow of oxygen and air from the gas sources, ensuring that any contamination to the air and oxygen sources caused by backflow through the blender will be purged | Not available | The OxyMinder Pro® has a scheduled purge feature to allow an automated purge of the gas sources connected to the blender when the device is not in use. This allows purging of equal amounts of flow of oxygen and air from the gas sources, ensuring that any contamination to the air and oxygen sources caused by backflow through the blender will be purged | This feature is not part of the patient performance or risk analysis.
It is used when the blender is left connected to the gas sources and not in use.
This feature is identical to K213948 |
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K251245
# 510(k) Summary
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## Substantial Equivalence Discussion and Rationale
Table above compares the key features of the proposed device with the identified predicate – Maxtec MaxO2ME+p (K221734) and the reference Bio-Med Devices OxyMinder (K213948) for the oxygen measurement features. The comparison demonstrates that the proposed device with the pressure monitoring feature does not raise any new concerns of risk and can be found to be substantially equivalent.
## Indications for Use –
The indications for use are similar for the proposed device when compared to the predicate and reference devices.
**Discussion** – Both devices are indicated for use for monitoring oxygen levels and pressure. Both devices have similar range and accuracy specification. Both devices have similar alarm functionality. Any difference does not raise new concerns of risk compared to the predicate.
## Technology and construction –
The technology is similar to the predicate device using a galvanic fuel cell for oxygen measurement and a pressure transducer for pressure measurement technology.
**Discussion** – There are no differences that raise new concerns of safety or effectiveness.
## Environment of Use –
The environments of use are similar to predicate which are clinical settings.
**Discussion** – The environments of use are similar.
## Patient Population –
The patient population of the predicate device is newborns to adults as is the subject device.
**Discussion** – The subject and predicate have identical patient populations
## Non-Clinical Testing Summary –
Bench testing was performed that includes:
- Shelf-life / Aging
- Software Verification and Validation
- Safety and ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
- IEC 60601-1
- IEC 60601-1-2
- IEC 60601-1-8
- Oxygen IEC 80601-2-55
- Auto-purge
- Oxygen Accuracy with Blender
- Battery Charge Time
- Battery Discharge Time
- Battery Alarm Times
**Discussion** – The test results met the applicable standards and are similar to the reported performance of the predicate device.
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# 510(k) Summary
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## Biocompatibility
The only patient contacting materials is the pressure tubing line which has been sourced from the predicate which was evaluated and cleared under K221734. The subject device has the same indications for use, patient population and environment of use.
## Discussion
As the subject device has the same patient contacting materials (indirect or gas pathway) and the sponsor is sourcing the identical disposable from the predicate, no additional biocompatibility testing is required.
## Discussion of Differences
There are no differences which raise new or different risk concerns when compared to the predicate or reference devices. Differences are discussed in Table 1. The subject device is intended to specifically be used with an air / oxygen blender. A secondary feature of the OxyMinder Pro® is the auto-purge feature, which was cleared under K213948. This feature mitigates gas line contamination in the hospital medical gas pipelines due to minimal backflow when air/oxygen blender is left connected and unused for extended periods of time. The predicate device is not limited to use with an air / oxygen blender.
The performance testing has demonstrated that the subject device met the applicable standard performance requirements. The above table plus the risk analysis did not identify any new or different risks compared to the predicate.
## Substantial Equivalence Conclusion
The sponsor has demonstrated through performance testing, design and features, and non-clinical testing that the proposed device and predicate have been found to substantially equivalent.
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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.