K251659 · Qingdao Future Medical Technology Co., Ltd. · CAF · Nov 14, 2025 · Anesthesiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K251659
Device Name
Mesh Nebulizer (H6)
Applicant
Qingdao Future Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Product Code
CAF · Anesthesiology
Decision Date
Nov 14, 2025
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 868.5630
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic, Pediatric
Indications for Use
The Mesh Nebulizer designed to aerosolized liquid medications for inhalation by patient, the device may be used with pediatric (> 4 years of age) and adult patients in the home, hospital and sub-acute care settings. It is not intended for use with Pentamidine.
Device Story
Mesh Nebulizer (H6) is a portable, handheld device using micromesh vibration technology to aerosolize liquid medications for inhalation. Input consists of liquid medication placed in a PC-material nebulizer cup; device transforms this into an aerosol via an ultrasonic mesh vibrating at 110 kHz ± 10%. Output is a continuous aerosol stream delivered via mouthpiece or mask. Operated by patients or clinicians in home, hospital, or sub-acute settings. Powered by internal lithium battery or AC adapter. Healthcare providers use the device to administer respiratory medications; the aerosolized output facilitates drug delivery to the patient's respiratory system, potentially improving therapeutic outcomes for respiratory conditions.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence supported by bench testing, including electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), EMC (IEC 60601-1-2, FCC Part 15B), biocompatibility (ISO 10993 series), and aerosol performance testing (ISO 27427) using Salbutamol, Budesonide, and Acetylcysteine.
Technological Characteristics
Vibrating mesh technology; 110 kHz ± 10% oscillation frequency. Materials: ABS (main unit), PC (cup), PP/TPE/silicone (masks/mouthpiece). Powered by 3.7V lithium battery or AC adapter. IP22 ingress protection. Type BF applied part. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-11, ISO 27427, and ISO 10993.
Indications for Use
Indicated for pediatric (>4 years) and adult patients requiring aerosolized liquid medication inhalation in home, hospital, and sub-acute care settings. Not for use with Pentamidine.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A nebulizer is a device intended to spray liquids in aerosol form into gases that are delivered directly to the patient for breathing. Heated, ultrasonic, gas, venturi, and refillable nebulizers are included in this generic type of device.
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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
November 14, 2025
Qingdao Future Medical Technology Co.,Ltd.
Xinxin Wang
RA Manager
South B1 Building E, No.621 Jiushui Rd, Laoshan District
Qingdao, Shandong 266000
China
Re: K251659
Trade/Device Name: Mesh Nebulizer (H6)
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5630
Regulation Name: Nebulizer
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: CAF
Dated: May 30, 2025
Received: May 30, 2025
Dear Xinxin Wang:
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 the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-
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Food and Drug Administration
Indications for Use
Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
Expiration Date: 07/31/2026
See PRA Statement below.
Submission Number (if known)
K251659
Device Name
Mesh Nebulizer (H6)
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Mesh Nebulizer designed to aerosolized liquid medications for inhalation by patient, the device may be used with pediatric (> 4 years of age) and adult patients in the home, hospital and sub-acute care settings.
It is not intended for use with Pentamidine.
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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yirdoc
Doc. No.: WL/FDA-H6-Summary
# 510(k) Summary
## 1. Contact Details
Applicant Name: Qingdao Future Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Applicant Address: South B1 Building E, No.621 Jiushui Rd, Laoshan District ,Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China
Applicant Contact Telephone: +86-532-67785800
Applicant Contact Person: Xinxin Wang
Applicant Contact E-mail: wang.xinxin@yirdoc.com
## 2. Device Information
1) Type of 510(k) submission: Traditional
2) Common Name: Mesh Nebulizer
3) Trade Name: Yirdoc Mesh Nebulizer
4) Regulation Name: Nebulizer
5) Review Panel: Anesthesiology
6) Product Code: CAF
7) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 868.5630
8) Regulation Class: Class II
9) Model: H6
## 3. Predicate Device Information
Sponsor: Qingdao Future Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Device: Intelligent Mesh Nebulizer
510(K) Number: K171549
## 4. Device Description
The Mesh Nebulizer H6 is a portable handheld device that uses micromesh vibration technology to generate aerosols for inhalation by patients. The H6 consists of a main unit, a nebulizer cup and optional accessories, including inhalation masks (available in child and adult sizes), a mouthpiece and a power cord. The main unit housing is made of ABS material, the nebulizer cup is made of PC material, the inhalation mask is made of PP&TPE&silicone material, and the mouthpiece is made of PP&silicone material. It can be powered by an internal lithium battery or by an adapter that complies with the IEC 60601-1 standard.
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uirdoc
Doc. No.: WL/FDA-H6-Summary
# 5. Indications for Use
The Mesh Nebulizer designed to aerosolized liquid medications for inhalation by patient, the device may be used with pediatric (> 4 years of age) and adult patients in the home, hospital and sub-acute care settings.
It is not intended for use with Pentamidine.
# 6. Comparison to predicate device (Indications for Use & Technological)
The subject device is substantially equivalent to predicate devices, K171549, Intelligent Mesh Nebulizer. The substantial equivalence chart is provided as follows:
| Elements of Comparison | Predicate Device (K171549) | Subject Device | Judgment |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Models | NEB002 | H6 | -- |
| Company | Qingdao Future Medical Technology Co., Ltd. | Qingdao Future Medical Technology Co., Ltd. | -- |
| Device Name | Intelligent Mesh Nebulizer | Mesh Nebulizer | -- |
| Product code | CAF | CAF | SE |
| Regulation# | 21CFR868.5630 | 21CFR868.5630 | SE |
| Intended use | The Intelligent Mesh Nebulizer designed to aerosolized liquid medications for inhalation by patient, the device may be used with pediatric (>4 years of age) and adult patients in the home, hospital and sub-acute care settings. It is not intended for use with Pentamidine. | The Mesh Nebulizer designed to aerosolized liquid medications for inhalation by patient, the device may be used with pediatric (>4 years of age) and adult patients in the home, hospital and sub-acute care settings. It is not intended for use with Pentamidine. | SE |
| Principle of operation | Vibrating mesh | Vibrating mesh | SE |
| Ultrasonic Oscillation Frequency | Approx. 110KHz | 110 KHz ± 10%KHz | SE |
| Aerosolization | Continuous during inhalation and exhalation | Continuous during inhalation and exhalation | SE |
| Compressed gas source | None needed | None needed | SE |
| Medicine Capacity | 8ml maximum,0.5ml minimum | 8ml maximum,0.5ml minimum | SE |
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Doc. No.: WL/FDA-H6-Summary
| Nebulization rate | 0.2ml/min | 0.2ml/min | SE |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Aerosol Performance | Table: Comparative particle test comparison | Table: Comparative particle test comparison | Similar, see Remark 1 |
| Duration of Use | Single patient, multi-use | Single patient, multi-use | SE |
| Power supply | ZN-103450 Lithium battery: 3.7Vd.c.
AC Adapter AC 100-240Va.c.
47-63Hz 0.4-0.2A | Lithium battery: 3.7Vd.c.
Adapter AC 100-240Va.c. | SE |
| Waterproof | IP22 | IP22 | SE |
| Degree of protection against electric shock | Type BF applied part | Type BF applied part | SE |
| Type of protection Against electric shock | Internally power equipment | Internally power equipment | SE |
| Model of operation | Continuous operation | Continuous operation | SE |
| Power off | ON/OFF Button | ON/OFF Button | SE |
| Operation environment | 5 to 40°C , 15% to 90% RH | 5 to 40°C , 30% to 80% RH | Similar, see Remark 2 |
| Storage environment | -25 to 70°C , 90% RH | -25 to 60°C , 15% to 90% RH | Similar, see Remark 2 |
| Patient Connector | Mouthpiece or masks | Mouthpiece or masks | SE |
| Biocompatibility | All the patient contacting materials are compliance with ISO 10993 | All the patient contacting materials are compliance with ISO 10993 | SE |
| Electrical Safety | Compliance with IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-11 | Compliance with IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-1-11 | SE |
| EMC | Compliance with IEC 60601-1-2 | Compliance with IEC 60601-1-2
IEC 60601-4-2
FCC Part 15B | Similar, see Remark 3 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 74mm(L) 50mm(W) 111mm(H) | 75mm(L)×50mm(W)×111mm(H)±2mm | Similar, see Remark 4 |
| Weight (kg) | Approx.106g | 95g±5g | Similar, see Remark 4 |
| Shelf life | 3 years | 3 years | SE |
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Doc. No.: WL/FDA-H6-Summary
Table: Comparative particle test comparison
| Item | Predicate device(K171549)-Intelligent Mesh Nebulizer(Model: NEB002) | | | Subject device- Mesh Nebulizer (Model: H6) | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Budesonide (2ml: 1mg) | Salbutamol (2.5ml: 5mg) | Acetylcysteine (3ml: 0.3g) | Budesonide (2ml: 1mg) | Salbutamol (2.5ml: 5mg) | Acetylcysteine (3ml: 0.3g) |
| MMAD(μm) | 4.38~4.54 | 3.99~4.21 | 4.22~4.31 | 4.20~4.33 | 3.46~3.94 | 3.59~3.98 |
| GSD | 1.55~1.56 | 1.72~1.74 | 1.62~1.64 | 1.51~1.56 | 1.63~1.70 | 1.57~1.59 |
| Respirable Fraction(%, <5μm | 57.92~60.34 | 61.48~65.21 | 61.43~62.81 | 61.96~65.84 | 66.01~75.52 | 65.80~69.90 |
| Respirable Fraction(%, <2μm | 3.62~4.21 | 9.18~10.47 | 5.47~6.40 | 3.89~4.35 | 10.37~13.34 | 6.80~9.93 |
| Respirable Fraction(%, >2μm <5μm | 54.30~56.13 | 52.30~54.74 | 55.97~56.64 | 57.723~61.948 | 55.63~62.175 | 61.14 ~64.856 |
| Fine Particle Dose (FPD), mg(<5μm) | 0.105~0.111 | 0.867~0.943 | 39.716~46.113 | 0.204~0.219 | 1.289~1.485 | 65.799~69.900 |
| Aerosol Output Rate,(ml/min) (Adult mouthpiece) | 0.03~0.04 | 0.12~0.13 | 0.09~0.10 | 0.07~0.09 | 0.12~0.18 | 0.08~0.13 |
| Aerosol Output (mg) (Adult mouthpiece) | 0.197~0.223 | 2.12~2.17 | 85.90~89.34 | 0.268~0.293 | 2.151~2.204 | 115.033~116.47 |
| Aerosol Output Rate,(ml/min) (Pediatric/ mouthpiece) | 0.03~0.07 | 0.05~0.11 | 0.05~0.09 | 0.04~0.07 | 0.08~0.11 | 0.06~0.09 |
| Aerosol Output (mg) (Pediatric/mouthpiece) | 0.114~0.179 | 1.04~1.18 | 60.18~75.86 | 0.214~0.247 | 1.198~1.380 | 90.30~91.36 |
| Aerosol Output Rate,(ml/min) (Pediatric/Mask) | 0.02~0.06 | 0.05~0.07 | 0.05~0.08 | 0.03~0.06 | 0.05~0.07 | 0.02~0.08 |
| Aerosol Output, (mg) (Pediatric/Mask) | 0.100~0.148 | 1.00~1.10 | 57.46~73.73 | 0.147~0.222 | 1.05~1.170 | 69.67~85.40 |
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Doc. No.: WL/FDA-H6-Summary
## Remark 1:
From the Table: Comparative particle test comparison, all of the parameters were similar with predicate device, there were no statistically measurable differences between the subject device and predicate device, they are substantially equivalent, and the subject device didn't raise any problems of safety or effectiveness.
## Remark 2:
The operation and storage environment of subject devices is difference with predicate device, and they are both compliance with IEC60601-1-11, it will not raise any safety or effectiveness issue.
## Remark 3:
The EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) assessment for the subject device has been expanded in scope, incorporating two additional test standards: IEC TR 60601-4-2 and FCC Part 15B. All test results demonstrate full compliance, thereby offering enhanced safety assurance for the device.
## Remark 4:
The subject device has the similar specifications with the predicate device, such as dimensions, Weight, based on the nonclinical tests performed, those minor differences for specifications do not affect the safety and effective of the device.
## Conclusion:
The subject devices have all features of the predicate device. The few differences do not affect the safety and effectiveness of the subject devices.
Thus, the subject devices are substantially equivalent to the predicate device.
## 7. Summary of Non-clinical performance testing
### 7.1 Non-clinical testing
A Series of safety and performance tests were conducted on the subject device, Mesh Nebulizer H6.
### Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC):
Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on the device. Testing established that, with respect to electrical safety, the device meets the applicable requirements of: Electrical safety and EMC testing were conducted on the device. Testing established that, with respect to electrical safety, the device meets the applicable requirements of:
- National Standard AAMI ES60601-1, ES60601-1:2005/AMD1:2012, ES60601-1:2005/AMD2:2021 (Consolidated Text) Medical electrical equipment - Part
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uirdoc
Doc. No.: WL/FDA-H6-Summary
1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance (IEC 60601-1:2005/AMD2:2020)
- IEC 60601-1-11:2015/AMD1:2020 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-11: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Requirements for medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems used in the home healthcare environment.
- IEC 60601-1-2:2014+A1:2020 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Electromagnetic disturbances - Requirements and tests
- IEC TR 60601-4-2:2016 Medical electrical equipment-Part 4-2: Guidance and interpretation-Electromagnetic immunity: performance of medical electrical equipment and medical electrical systems
- 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B(FCC Part15B)
## Safety and performance:
Safety and performance testing of general purpose nebulizing systems intended for continuous or breath-actuated delivery of liquids, in aerosol form, to humans through the respiratory system were conducted on the device, and three kind of drugs used for testing, Salbutamol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, Budesonide Suspension Inhalation Solution and Acetylcysteine Inhalation Solution. Testing established that, with respect to safety and performance for nebulizing systems, the device meets the applicable requirements of:
- ISO 27427:2023 Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment-Nebulizing systems and components
- FDA Guidance: Reviewer Guidance for Nebulizers, Metered Dose Inhalers, Spacers and Actuators
## Biocompatibility testing
According to provision of ISO 10993-1:2018 annex A table A.1 and FDA's 2020 Guidance entitled, "Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process" evaluation testing, and consider the product character of Mesh Nebulizer, the following biological compatibility test need to be executed as follow:
- In Vitro Cytotoxicity Test -ISO10993-5
- Skin Sensitization Test -ISO10993-10
- Intracutaneous Reactivity Test-ISO10993-10
- Acute Systemic Toxicity Test -ISO10993-11
- Material-mediated pyrogens Test -ISO10993-11
- Subchronic systemic toxicity Test -ISO10993-11
- Subacute systemic Toxicity Test -ISO10993-11
- Chronic toxicity-ISO 10993-11
- Muscle implant Test -ISO10993-6
- Genetic toxicity-ISO 10993-3
- Carcinogenicity-ISO 10993-3
- Chemical characterization study-ISO10993-18
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- Toxicological risk assessment study-ISO10993-17
- Biocompatibility evaluation- ISO 18562-1
- Test for emissions of particulate matter - ISO 18562-2
- Test for emissions of VOS -ISO 18562-3
Under the parameters of the tests, it is concluded that they are biocompatible, and that there are no new issues of safety regarding their use as intended.
## Software Verification and Validation Testing
The software verification and validation testing was conducted in accordance with, and documentation was provided as recommended by FDA Guidance: Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices, May 1.2005 and IEC 62304:2006/AMD1:2015 Medical device software-software life-cycle processes.
## Device Shelf-life, Lifetime in Use, Battery life and Packaging and Transport Testing
Device shelf life, lifetime in use, battery life packaging and transport were tested and the device meets the applicable requirements.
## Reprocessing: Cleaning and Disinfection Validation
The cleaning and Disinfection Validation was conducted, the test result meets the applicable requirements. All the test results demonstrate Mesh Nebulizer H6 meets the requirements of its pre-defined acceptance criteria and intended uses.
## 7.2 Clinical Testing
No clinical test date was used to support the decision of substantial equivalence.
## 8. Conclusions
Mesh Nebulizer H6 has the same intended use and similar characteristics as the predicate device. From the above information we conclude the subject device, H6 is substantially equivalent to the predicate devices Intelligent Mesh Nebulizer.
## 9. Summary Prepared Date
Sep. 30, 2025
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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.