K252046 · Imperative Care, Inc. · NRY · Oct 30, 2025 · Cardiovascular
Device Facts
Record ID
K252046
Device Name
Zoom System (Zoom 4S Catheter)
Applicant
Imperative Care, Inc.
Product Code
NRY · Cardiovascular
Decision Date
Oct 30, 2025
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 870.1250
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The Zoom System, when used with the Zoom Aspiration Pump (or equivalent vacuum pump), is indicated for use in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease (within the internal carotid, middle cerebral – M1 and M2 segments, basilar, and vertebral arteries) within 8 hours of last known well. Patients who are ineligible for intravenous thrombolytic drug therapy or who have not responded to thrombolytic drug therapy are candidates for treatment. The Zoom Aspiration Tubing and the Zoom POD Aspiration Tubing are intended to connect the Zoom (7X, 71, 55, 45, 4S, 35) Catheter and the Zoom 88 Large Distal Platform, the Zoom 88 Large Distal Platform Support, or the TracStar LDP Large Distal Platform to the Zoom Canister or Zoom DuoPort Canister of the Zoom Aspiration Pump (or equivalent vacuum pump) and to allow the user to control the fluid flow.
Device Story
Zoom 4S Catheter is a single-lumen, braid/coil-reinforced, variable-stiffness catheter used for thrombus aspiration in neurovascular procedures. Input: vacuum pressure from Zoom Aspiration Pump (or equivalent) via aspiration tubing. Operation: catheter inserted into target vasculature; vacuum applied to aspirate thrombus. Output: aspirated thrombus/fluid. Used in clinical settings by physicians. Output allows physician to clear occlusions; benefits patient by restoring blood flow in acute ischemic stroke. Includes RHV for hemostasis control.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Substantial equivalence established via non-clinical bench testing and biocompatibility evaluation.
Technological Characteristics
Single-lumen, braid/coil-reinforced catheter with hydrophilic coating. Materials: medical-grade plastics/metals. Dimensions: 0.045" distal ID, 0.060" max distal OD. Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (ISO 11135). Connectivity: Luer hub for aspiration tubing/pump connection. Standards: ISO 10555-1 (catheter performance), ISO 10993 (biocompatibility), ISO 80369-7 (luer compatibility).
Indications for Use
Indicated for revascularization in patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease (internal carotid, M1/M2 middle cerebral, basilar, vertebral arteries) within 8 hours of last known well. Candidates include patients ineligible for or non-responsive to intravenous thrombolytic therapy.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A percutaneous catheter is a device that is introduced into a vein or artery through the skin using a dilator and a sheath (introducer) or guide wire.
Predicate Devices
Zenith Flex Aspiration System (046 Zenith Flex Catheter) (K190338)
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FDA U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
October 30, 2025
Imperative Care, Inc.
Peter Taylor
Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist
1359 Dell Avenue
Campbell, California 95008
Re: K252046
Trade/Device Name: Zoom System (Zoom 4S Catheter)
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.1250
Regulation Name: Percutaneous Catheter
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: NRY
Dated: September 26, 2025
Received: September 29, 2025
Dear Peter Taylor:
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.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20993
www.fda.gov
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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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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,
NAIRA MURADYAN -S
Naira Muradyan, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
DHT5A: Division of Neurosurgical, Neurointerventional, and Neurodiagnostic Devices
OHT5: Office of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices
Office of Product Evaluation and Quality
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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FORM FDA 3881 (8/23)
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| DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Indications for Use | Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: 07/31/2026 See PRA Statement below. |
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| 510(k) Number (if known) K252046 | |
| Device Name Zoom System (Zoom 4S Catheter) | |
| Indications for Use (Describe) The Zoom System, when used with the Zoom Aspiration Pump (or equivalent vacuum pump), is indicated for use in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease (within the internal carotid, middle cerebral – M1 and M2 segments, basilar, and vertebral arteries) within 8 hours of last known well. Patients who are ineligible for intravenous thrombolytic drug therapy or who have not responded to thrombolytic drug therapy are candidates for treatment. The Zoom Aspiration Tubing and the Zoom POD Aspiration Tubing are intended to connect the Zoom (7X, 71, 55, 45, 4S, 35) Catheter and the Zoom 88 Large Distal Platform, the Zoom 88 Large Distal Platform Support, or the TracStar LDP Large Distal Platform to the Zoom Canister or Zoom DuoPort Canister of the Zoom Aspiration Pump (or equivalent vacuum pump) and to allow the user to control the fluid flow. | |
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510(k) Summary
K252046
I. SUBMITTER
Submitter’s Name: Imperative Care, Inc.
Address: 1359 Dell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
Contact Person: Peter Taylor
Telephone: 831-227-4810
Email: ptaylor@imperativecare.com
Date of Preparation: October 24, 2025
II. DEVICE
Proprietary Name: Zoom™ System (Zoom™ 4S Catheter)
Common/Usual Name: Catheter, Thrombus Retriever
Classification Name: Percutaneous Catheter
Regulatory Class: II
Product Code: NRY
Regulation: 21 CFR 870.1250
III. PREDICATE DEVICE
Proprietary Name: Zenith Flex Aspiration System
(046 Zenith Flex Catheter)
Common/Usual Name: Catheter, Thrombus Retriever
Classification Name: Percutaneous Catheter
Product Code: NRY
Regulation: 21 CFR 870.1250
Manufacturer: InNeuroCo, Inc.
510(k) #: K190338
IV. REFERENCE DEVICE
Proprietary Name: Zoom™ System
Common/Usual Name: Catheter, Thrombus Retriever
Classification Name: Percutaneous Catheter
Product Code: NRY
Regulation: 21 CFR 870.1250
Manufacturer: Imperative Care Inc.
510(k) #: K242672
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V. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The Zoom 4S Catheter, a new catheter within the Zoom System, is a single lumen, braid and coil reinforced, variable stiffness catheter with a radiopaque marker and a lubricious hydrophilic coating on the distal portion of the catheter. The Zoom 4S Catheter has a luer hub on the proximal end. The Zoom 4S Catheter is intended to be used in conjunction with the Zoom Aspiration Tubing or Zoom POD Aspiration Tubing and Zoom Aspiration Pump (or equivalent vacuum pump) to aspirate thrombus.
Dimensions of the Zoom 4S Catheter are included on the individual device label. The Zoom 4S Catheter is compatible with 0.035” or smaller guidewires. An additional support catheter may be used to assist in accessing the target vasculature. The Zoom 4S Catheter is compatible with guide sheaths having a minimum inner diameter of 0.071”.
The Zoom 4S Catheter is packaged with an accessory Rotating Hemostasis Valve (RHV). The RHV is intended to be attached to the proximal hub of the catheter and used to control hemostasis during use with other devices.
The Zoom Aspiration Tubing and the Zoom POD Aspiration Tubing (Zoom POD) are comprised of a hollow cylindrical tube which is bonded to a standard luer fitting that connects to the Zoom 4S Catheter and a slip fit connector that connects to the canister on the aspiration pump. The Zoom Aspiration Tubing and Zoom POD are made of common medical grade polymers.
In addition to the accessories discussed above, the adjunctive devices and supplies listed below are intended to be used with the Zoom 4S Catheter.
- Guidewires
- Support/Diagnostic Catheters
- Introducer Sheaths
- Aspiration Pump*
- Capable of achieving pressure between -20 inHg to max vacuum (-29 inHg)
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- Airflow rating of 0 – 23 LPM
- IEC 60601-1 Compliant
*Imperative Care offers the Zoom Aspiration Pump which meets the indicated criteria. The Zoom Aspiration Pump is used with the Zoom Canister or Zoom DuoPort Canister.*
## VI. INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Zoom System, when used with the Zoom Aspiration Pump (or equivalent vacuum pump), is indicated for use in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease (within the internal carotid, middle cerebral – M1 and M2 segments, basilar, and vertebral arteries) within 8 hours of last known well.
Patients who are ineligible for intravenous thrombolytic drug therapy or who have not responded to thrombolytic drug therapy are candidates for treatment.
The Zoom Aspiration Tubing and the Zoom POD Aspiration Tubing are intended to connect the Zoom (7X, 71, 55, 45, 4S, 35) Catheter and the Zoom 88 Large Distal Platform, the Zoom 88 Large Distal Platform Support, or the TracStar LDP Large Distal Platform to the Zoom Canister or Zoom DuoPort Canister of the Zoom Aspiration Pump (or equivalent vacuum pump) and to allow the user to control the fluid flow.
## VII. COMPARISON OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS WITH PREDICATE AND REFERENCE DEVICES
The predicate device is the Zenith Flex Aspiration System (046 Zenith Flex Catheter) cleared under K190338. The predicate and subject devices share the same intended use, basic technological characteristics, and equivalent performance characteristics, as demonstrated through bench testing. Table 1 provides a comparison of the subject Zoom 4S Catheter and the predicate 046 Zenith Flex Catheter.
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Table 1: Comparison of Technological Characteristics with Predicate and Reference Devices
| Description | Predicate Device | Subject Device | Reference Device |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FDA Product Classification | Class II Product Code: NRY 21 CFR 870.1250 | Same | Same |
| Product Name | Zenith Flex Aspiration System (046 Zenith Flex Catheter) | Zoom System (Zoom 4S Catheter) | Zoom System (Zoom 71, 55, 45, 35 Catheters, TracStar LDP, Zoom 88 LDP, Zoom 88 LDP Support) |
| 510(k) Number | K190338 | K252046 | K242672 |
| Manufacturer | InNeuroCo, Inc | Imperative Care, Inc. | Imperative Care, Inc. |
| Indications for Use | The Zenith Flex Aspiration System, including the 046 Zenith Flex Catheter, Aspiration Tubing Set, and VC-701 Cliq Aspirator Pump, is indicated in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease (within the internal carotid, middle cerebral - M1 and M2 segments, basilar, and vertebral arteries) within 8 hours of symptom onset. Patients who are ineligible for intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV t-PA) or who failed IV t-PA therapy are candidates for treatment. | The Zoom System, when used with the Zoom Aspiration Pump (or equivalent vacuum pump), is indicated for use in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease (within the internal carotid, middle cerebral - M1 and M2 segments, basilar, and vertebral arteries) within 8 hours of last known well. Patients who are ineligible for intravenous thrombolytic drug therapy or who have not responded to thrombolytic drug therapy are candidates for treatment. The Zoom Aspiration Tubing and the Zoom POD Aspiration Tubing are intended to connect the Zoom (7X, 71, 55, 45, 4S, 35) Catheter and the TracStar LDP Large Distal Platform, | The Zoom System, when used with the Zoom Aspiration Pump (or equivalent vacuum pump), is indicated for use in the revascularization of patients with acute ischemic stroke secondary to intracranial large vessel occlusive disease (within the internal carotid, middle cerebral - M1 and M2 segments, basilar, and vertebral arteries) within 8 hours of last known well. Patients who are ineligible for intravenous thrombolytic drug therapy or who have not responded to thrombolytic drug therapy are candidates for treatment. The Zoom Aspiration Tubing and the Zoom POD Aspiration Tubing are intended to connect the Zoom (71, 55, 45, 35) Catheter and the TracStar LDP Large Distal Platform, |
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| Description | Predicate Device | Subject Device | Reference Device |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Patients who are ineligible for intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV t-PA) or who fail IV t-PA therapy are candidates for treatment. | the Zoom 88 Large Distal Platform, the Zoom 88 Large Distal Platform Support, or the TracStar LDP Large Distal Platform to the Zoom Canister or Zoom DuoPort Canister of the Zoom Aspiration Pump (or equivalent vacuum pump) and to allow the user to control the fluid flow. | the Zoom 88 Large Distal Platform, or the Zoom 88 Large Distal Platform Support to the Zoom Canister of the Zoom Aspiration Pump (or equivalent vacuum pump) and to allow the user to control the fluid flow. |
| Condition Supplied | Sterile, Single Use Only | Same | Same |
| Sterilization Method | Ethylene Oxide (EO), SAL 10-6 | Same | Same |
| | One (1) EtO Cycle | Same as Reference | Up to Two (2) EtO Cycles |
| Inner Diameter (Distal) | 0.046” | 0.045” | 0.035” - 0.088” |
| Outer Diameter (Distal) | 0.056” | 0.060” max | 0.051” - 0.107” max |
| Inner Diameter (Proximal) | 0.046” | 0.045” | 0.047” - 0.088” |
| Outer Diameter (Proximal) | 0.058” | 0.062” max | 0.061” - 0.110” max |
| Effective Working Length | 153cm160cm | 125cm144cm160cm | 80cm - 160cm |
| Tip Design | Square edge, soft, flexible, and atraumatic | Same as Reference | Angled edge, flexible, and atraumatic |
| Materials | Commonly used medical grade plastics & metals with hydrophilic coating | Same | Same |
| Packaged Accessories | Peel-away IntroducerRotating Hemostasis Valve (RHV) | Same as Reference | RHV |
| Packaging Configuration | PouchBacking CardShelf Carton | Same | Same |
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| Description | Predicate Device | Subject Device | Reference Device |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Shipper Box | | |
| Aspiration Pump | VC-701 Cliq Aspirator Pump | Same as Reference | Zoom Aspiration Pump |
| Shelf Life | 3 Years | 1 Year | 3 Years |
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## VIII. PERFORMANCE DATA
The following performance data were provided in support of the substantial equivalence determination.
## Biocompatibility Testing
Testing was conducted in accordance with the FDA guidance document titled “Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process”, and International Standard ISO 10993-1 “Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices – Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Within a Risk Management Process” to confirm that the specific materials, manufacturing, and sterilization processes used for the Zoom 4S Catheter result in a biocompatible product.
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Table 2: Biocompatibility Test Summary
| Test | Test Method | Extraction Method/Conditions | Acceptance Criteria | Results |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cytotoxicity | ISO 10993-5 | Test device extracted in MEM with 5% serum at 37 ± 1°C for 24 hours. Triplicate culture wells incubated with test device extract. The wells were incubated at 37°C in 5% CO2 for 48 hours. The cells were examined microscopically to evaluate cellular characteristics and percent lysis. | Sample extracts must yield cell lysis grade 2 or lower. | PASS Non-cytotoxic |
| Sensitization | ISO 10993-10 | Extracts were prepared at 50 ± 2°C for 72 ± 2 hours. Guinea pigs exposed to test device extracts at day 0 (Induction I) and 1 week (Induction II). A challenge condition was tested 2 weeks after Induction II. Observations for dermal reactions were conducted at 24 and 48 hours after patch removal. | Test group shall yield grade <1 score on Magnusson and Kligman scale (provided control grade <1). | PASS Non-sensitizing |
| Irritation | ISO 10993-23 | Extracts were prepared at 50 ± 2°C for 72 ± 2 hours. Rabbits are injected with extracts of test device. Injection sites examined/scored for erythema and edema at 24, 48 and 72 hours after injections. | The difference in the mean test article and mean control score must be grade 1.0 or lower. | PASS Non-irritating (both extracts) |
| Material Mediated Pyrogenicity | ISO 10993-11 | Extracts were prepared at 50 ± 2°C for 72 ± 2 hours. Test device extract was injected in the marginal ear vein. Body temperatures recorded at 0 hour and then at 30 min intervals between 1-3 hours post injection. | Sample extracts must not cause a total rise in body temperature of ≥0.5°C. | PASS Non-pyrogenic |
| Acute Systemic Toxicity | ISO 10993-11 | Extracts were prepared in saline and sesame oil at 50 ± 2°C for 72 ± 2 hours. Mice are injected with extracts of test device. Animals are observed for signs of toxicity | Sample extracts must not cause the following: • Test animal showed significantly greater reaction than the corresponding control animal | PASS Non-toxic (both extracts) |
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| Test | Test Method | Extraction Method/Conditions | Acceptance Criteria | Results |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | immediately after injection, 1, 4, 24, 48 and 72 hours after injections. The animals were weighed daily for three days after dosing. | • >10% weight loss in 3 or more test animals • Mortality of 2 or more test animals • Toxic signs such as convulsions and prostration in 2 or more test animals | |
| Hemocompatibility: ASTM Hemolysis | ISO 10993-4 | Direct Contact: Test device incubated in PBS and diluted blood. % hemolysis is measured. Extract Method: Test device extracted in PBS at 50±2°C for 72 ± 2 hours. Extract exposed to blood cell suspension. % Hemolysis is measured. | Sample extracts must be nonhemolytic (≤2% hemolytic index). | PASS Non-hemolytic |
| Hemocompatibility: Complement Activation | ISO 10993-4 | Performed in vitro using a prepared Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) kit. This kit will detect the presence of specific complement enzymes. Test device incubated in serum at 37±2°C for 60 minutes and tested for SC5b at 30±1 minutes using EIA kit. | The concentrations of SC5b-9 in the test devices are statistically similar to the reference device (Zoom 45). | PASS No significant differences |
| Hemocompatibility: Partial Thromboplastic Time (PTT) Test | ISO 10993-4 | Test device and comparator device is incubated in human blood plasma at 37±1°C for 60±5 minutes and then PTT reagent and calcium chloride was added. Time until the formation of clots is measured. | Test device clotting time is not statistically different than both the comparator article and negative controls. | PASS Test device clotting time similar to comparator device and negative control |
| Hemocompatibility: Thrombogenicity | ISO 10993-4 | Performed in triplicate. Test and control device are placed in a flow loop using blood from 3 different sheep for 4±0.5 hours at 37±2°C. % thrombus formation score is measured. | The device must receive a thrombus formation score of 0, 1, or 2. After 4 hours, the device must have similar or lesser | PASS Thromboresistant |
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| Test | Test Method | Extraction Method/Conditions | Acceptance Criteria | Results |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | thrombogenic potential when compared to the reference device (Zoom 45). | |
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# Non-clinical Bench Testing
A summary of the evaluated design and performance specifications is presented in Table 3 and Table 4. Performance specifications and test methods were based primarily on catheter performance standard ISO 10555-1. The test results were reviewed and found to demonstrate that the differences between the subject device and predicate or reference devices do not significantly impact any performance parameters that would negatively affect the safety or effectiveness of the subject device.
Table 3: Tests and Performance Specifications for the Zoom 4S Catheter
| Test Attribute | Specification | Results |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delivery (Trackability), Compatibility, and Retraction | The catheter shall be able to be delivered, deployed, and retracted per the IFU within a simulated neurovascular model without incurring any damage to the catheter. | Pass |
| Tip Flexibility | The flexibility of the catheter tip shall be comparable to competitive products. | Pass |
| Visual Inspection | The catheter shall meet visual inspection criteria. The printing on the strain relief must be legible. | Pass |
| Dimensional (Distal ID, Proximal ID, Distal OD, Proximal OD) | All defined catheter dimensions are within the specified tolerances. | Pass |
| Catheter Bond Strength | The catheter shall have sufficient bond strength to remain intact throughout a procedure. | Pass |
| Freedom from Leakage – Positive Pressure | The catheter must remain leak free under specified test conditions. | Pass |
| Freedom from Leakage – Negative Pressure | The catheter must remain leak free under specified test conditions. | Pass |
| Dynamic Burst | The catheter must withstand pressure under dynamic flow conditions. | Pass |
| Static Burst | The catheter shall meet criteria for static burst pressure testing. | Pass |
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| Catheter Torque Strength | With the catheter tip constrained from movement, the proximal end was rotated until failure. The catheter shall not be damaged when rotated at least two (2) full rotations (720 degrees). | Pass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kink Resistance | There shall be no kinking of the catheter shaft around respective clinically relevant minimum bend radii in distal tip, medial, and proximal locations. | Pass |
| Flexibility | The catheter needs to have acceptable flexure values for tracking in the vasculature. | Pass |
| Compatibility with Other Devices (External) | The catheter shall be able to be delivered through the minimum introducer sheath or guide catheter size indicated in the product labeling. | Pass |
| Guidewire Compatibility | The catheter shall be able to be delivered over the maximum size guidewire indicated in the product labeling. | Pass |
| Microcatheter / Intermediate Catheter Compatibility | The catheter shall be able to accommodate a microcatheter/intermediate catheter up to the maximum size indicated in the product labeling. | Pass |
| Luer Compatibility | The device and accessories shall be compatible with standard syringe luer fittings per ISO 80369-7. | Pass |
| Accessory Compatibility | The device shall be compatible with an RHV. | Pass |
| Coating - Particulate | The amount of particulate matter generated during simulated use testing shall be determined and compared to a competitive product. | Pass |
| Coating – Lubricity, Durability and Integrity | Coating must be lubricious with a specified average pull force. No coating anomalies or significant wear shall be observed post simulated use. | Pass |
| Clot Retrieval | The device shall be able to aspirate a variety of clot types in a range of vessel diameters. | Pass |
| Lumen Integrity | The catheter lumen shall not collapse under vacuum. | Pass |
| Flowrate – Positive (Forward) Pressure | The catheter lumen shall allow for a minimum flowrate comparable to comparator products. | Pass |
| Flowrate – Negative (Vacuum) Pressure | The minimum flowrate under a vacuum shall be similar to or greater than comparator products. | Pass |
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Table 4: Tests and Performance Specifications for Zoom System Aspiration Tubing
| Test Attribute | Specification | Results |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vacuum Force at Catheter Tip | The vacuum force delivered by the aspiration tubing to the tip of the catheter should be comparable to the vacuum force delivered by the reference aspiration tubing. | Pass |
| Connector Compatibility | The aspiration tubing connectors shall securely connect to the pump canister lid and standard luer fittings. | Pass |
| Lumen Collapse Test | The tubing lumen shall not collapse under vacuum. | Pass |
| Flow Control Functionality | The flow control mechanism shall allow users to start and stop flow multiple times when the connected pump is running at maximum vacuum. | Pass |
| Freedom From Leakage | The vacuum pressure delivered at the tip of the aspiration tubing shall be consistent with the pressure generated by the pump. | Pass |
| Tensile Strength | The bonds between the tubing and connectors shall be sufficiently strong to ensure the tubing remains intact during use. | Pass |
| Clot Filter Functionality (Zoom POD only) | The clot filter should be able to be opened and closed without causing leak. | Pass |
| Aspiration Flowrate | Minimum aspiration catheter flowrate shall be achieved with the Zoom Aspiration Tubing and Zoom POD Aspiration Tubing. | Pass |
## Sterilization
The Zoom 4S Catheter is sterilized using validated EO processes with a minimum sterility assurance level (SAL) of $10^{-6}$. The sterilization process was validated per the overkill method in accordance with ISO 11135, “Sterilization of Health-Care Products - Ethylene Oxide - Requirements for the Development, Validation and Routine Control of a Sterilization Process for Medical Devices.”
## Shelf Life and Packaging
Accelerated aging testing based on ASTM F1980 was conducted to verify packaged device performance of the Zoom 4S Catheter and Zoom Aspiration Tubing. Accelerated aging testing based on ASTM F1980 was conducted to verify packaged device performance of
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the subject Zoom Catheters and Zoom Aspiration Tubing. A minimum shelf life was established based on these testing and is indicated by the expiration date provided on the product labeling. Verification testing of the subject devices followed the same test methods as the reference devices.
Packaging and sterile barrier integrity following transportation challenge has been verified for the packaging configurations used for the Zoom 4S Catheter and Zoom Aspiration Tubing within the Zoom System. Aging testing has also been performed that supports the sterile barrier integrity following aging.
## Animal Study
Substantial equivalence was established based on non-clinical testing presented above.
## Clinical Study
Substantial equivalence was established based on non-clinical testing presented above.
## IX. CONCLUSIONS
Where differences were identified between the subject and predicate devices, a risk assessment was completed to determine if the differences would result in new safety or effectiveness concerns. As appropriate, bench and laboratory testing were evaluated for applicability and either the rationale for no impact was documented or verification and validation was repeated as required. The non-clinical bench data supports the safety of the device and demonstrates that the subject Zoom 4S Catheter performs as intended in the specified use conditions.
Based on the non-clinical data presented above, the subject and predicate devices are substantially equivalent and there are no new questions of safety or effectiveness. The subject device and predicate device share the same intended use, basic technological characteristics, and performance characteristics.
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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.