The Aloka SSD-900, like other marketed diagnostic ultrasound systems, is indicated for imaging body structures to aid in the diagnosis of disease or abnormality.
Device Story
Aloka SSD-900 is a diagnostic ultrasound system using piezo-electric transducers to transmit high-frequency sound waves into the body. Differences in acoustic impedance of tissues reflect energy back to the transducer, which is processed into gray-scale slice images. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals for diagnostic imaging of various body structures. Output is displayed as gray-scale images (B-mode, M-mode, B/M combined) to aid in disease or abnormality diagnosis. System performance and safety are maintained through standard quality assurance and electrical safety compliance.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data provided. Substantial equivalence is based on technological characteristics, acoustic output measurements, and compliance with safety standards.
Technological Characteristics
Diagnostic ultrasound system with gray-scale imaging. Uses piezo-electric transducers. Operates in A, B, M, and combined B/M modes. Complies with electrical and physical safety standards. Patient contact materials evaluated for safety. Acoustic power output levels are below FDA maximums.
Indications for Use
Indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging of the human body, including fetal, abdominal, intra-operative, intra-operative neurological, pediatric, small organ (breast, testes, thyroid), neonatal cephalic, adult cephalic, cardiac adult, cardiac pediatric, transrectal, transvaginal, musculo-skeletal conventional, peripheral vessel, and laparoscopic applications. Contraindicated for in vitro fertilization and percutaneous umbilical blood sampling.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system is a device intended to project a pulsed sound beam into body tissue to determine the depth or location of the tissue interfaces and to measure the duration of an acoustic pulse from the transmitter to the tissue interface and back to the receiver. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). A biopsy needle guide kit intended for use with an ultrasonic pulsed echo imaging system only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
Predicate Devices
Aloka SSD-1400
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K983879
### 510(k) SUMMARY
This summary statement complies with 21 CFR, section 807.92 as amended March 14, 1995.
This premarket notification has been submitted by Aloka Co., Ltd. and covers the Aloka SSD-900 diagnostic ultrasound system. The address is:
10 Fairfield Boulevard Wallingford, CT. 06492
The contact person is Paul D. Smolenski, Manager, Quality and Regulatory Affairs.
The proprietary name for the transducer is the Aloka SSD-900 diagnostic ultrasound system. The common name for this type of device is a diagnostic ultrasound system and associated accessories.
The items in this submission are covered under the following classifications:
90 ITX - Transducer, Ultrasonic, Diagnostic 90 IYO - Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System and Accessories
The above as stated in 21 CFR, part 892.1570, and 892.1560 have been classified as regulatory Class II.
The Aloka SSD-900 is substantially equivalent to several previously marketed diagnostic ultrasound systems such as the Aloka SSD-1400.
The SSD-900 functions in the same manner as other diagnostic ultrasound devices. High frequency sound waves are transmitted into the body by a piezo-electric transducer. In the body, differences in the acoustic impedance of different tissues reflect a certain amount of the ultrasound energy back to the transducer, where it is processed into slice images.
The SSD-900, like other marketed diagnostic ultrasound systems, is indicated for imaging body structures to aid in the diagnosis of disease or abnormality.
The Aloka SSD-900 diagnostic ultrasound system with gray-scale imaging modalities is similar in technological characteristics to ultrasound systems marketed by Aloka and others:
- The SSD-900 is indicated for the same diagnostic ultrasound applications as other . products currently marketed by Aloka and others.
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- The SSD-900 has the same gray-scale abilities as other products currently offered by . Aloka and others.
- The SSD-900 uses essentially the same technologies for imaging and signal processing . as other products currently marketed by Aloka and others.
- The SSD-900 has the same method of use as other products currently marketed by . Aloka and others.
- The SSD-900 acoustic power output levels are below the maximum levels allowed by . the FDA.
- The SSD-900 is subjected to the same Quality Assurance systems in development and . production as other products currently marketed by Aloka.
- The patient contact materials used in the probes for the SSD-900 have been evaluated . and found to be safe for this application.
- The SSD-900 complies with the same electrical and physical safety standards as other . products currently marketed by Aloka.
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#### MAR 2 2 1999
Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
Shoichi Nakai General Manager Aloka Co., Ltd. 10 Fairfield Boulevard Wallingford, CT 06492-7502
Re: K983879
Aloka SSD-900 Diagnostic Ultrasound System Regulatory Class: II/21 CFR 892.1560/21 CFR 892.1570 Product Code: 90 IYO/90 ITX Dated: February 1, 1999 Received: February 2, 1999
Dear Mr. Nakai:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) notification of intent to market the device referenced above and we 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 (Act). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. 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.
This determination of substantial equivalence applies to the following transducers intended for use with the Aloka SSD-900 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, as described in your premarket notification:
Transducer Model Number
| ASU-35WL-10 | ASU-36WL-10 | ASU-35-3 | ASU-66 | ASU-64 |
|--------------|--------------|--------------|-------------|-------------|
| UST-5524-7.5 | UST-5536-7.5 | UST-579T-7.5 | UST-670P-5 | UST-670P-5 |
| UST-979-3.5 | UST-984P-5 | UST-987-7.5 | UST-9116P-5 | UST-995-7.5 |
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (Premarket Approval) it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 895. A substantially equivalent determination assumes compliance with the Good Manufacturing Practice requirement, as set forth in the Quality System Regulation (OS) for Medical Devices: General (GMP) regulation (21 CFR Part 820) and that, through periodic QS inspections, the FDA will verify such assumptions. Failure to comply with the GMP regulation may result in regulatory action. In addition, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register. Please note: this response to your premarket notification does not affect any obligation you may have under sections 531 and 542 of the Act for devices under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions, or other Federal laws or regulations.
Please be advised that the determination above is based on the fact that no medical devices have been demonstrated to be safe and effective for in vitro fertilization or percutaneous umbilical blood sampling, nor have any devices been marketed for these uses in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, or reclassified into class I (General Controls) or class II (Special Controls). FDA considers devices specifically intended for in vitro fertilization and percutaneous umbilical blood sampling to be investigational, and subject to the investigational device exemptions (IDE) regulations, 21 CFR, Part 812. Therefore, your product labeling must be consistent with FDA's position on this use.
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This determination of substantial equivalence is granted on the prior to shipping the first device, you submit a postclearance special report. This report should contain complete information, including acoustic output measurements based on production line devices, requested in Appendix G, (enclosed) of the Center's September 30, 1997 "Information for Manufacturers Seeking Marketing Clearance of Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems and Transducers." If the special report is incomplete or contains unacceptable values (e.g., acoustic output greater than approved levels), then the 510(k) clearance may not apply to the production units which as a result may be considered adulterated or misbranded.
The special report should reference the manufacturer's 510(k) number. It should be clearly and prominently marked "ADD-TO-FILE" and should be submitted in duplicate to:
> Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health Document Mail Center (HFZ-401) 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville, Maryland 20850
This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus permits your device to proceed to market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Part 801 and additionally 809.10 for in vitro diagnostic devices), please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4591. Additionally, for questions on the promotion and advertising of your device, please contact the Office of Compliance at (301) 594-4639. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). Other general information on your responsibilities under the Act may be obtained from the Division of Small Manufacturers Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or at (301) 443-6597 or at its internet address "http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/dsmamain.html".
If you have any questions regarding the content of this letter, please contact Paul Gammell, Ph.D. at (301) 594-1212.
Sincerely vours.
David A. Seymore
CAPT Daniel G. Schultz, M.D. Acting Director, Division of Reproductive. Abdominal, Ear, Nose and Throat, and Radiological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosures
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K 983879
510(k) Number (if known): Device Name:
..............................................................................................................................................................................
unknown at submission Aloka SSD-900 Diagnostic Ultrasound System
### Fill our one form for each ultrasound system and transducer
Diagnostic Ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows: Indications for Use:
| | MODES of OPERATION | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|--------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|-----|----------|-------|
| Clinical<br>Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | CVI | Combined | Other |
| Opthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Abdominal | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Intra-Operative | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Intra-Operative<br>Neurological | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Pediatric | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Small Organ | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Adult Cephalic | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Cardiac Adult | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Transvaginal | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-Skeletal<br>Conventional | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraluminal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Laparoscopic | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
Other Indications or Modes:
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluatition (O
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
David li. Begom
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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## Ultrasound Device Indications Statement
510(k) Number (if known): Device Name:
:
unknown at submission ASU-35WL-10
### Fill our one form for each ultrasound system and transducer
Diagnostic Ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows: Indications for Use:
| | MODES of OPERATION | | | | | | | | | | |
|-------------------|--------------------|--------------|--------------|-----|-----|---------|-----------|-----|----------|-------|--|
| Clinical | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color | Amplitude | CVI | Combined | Other | |
| Application | | | | | | Doppler | Doppler | | | | |
| Opthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | <div>✓</div> | <div>✓</div> | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| fransrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-Skeletal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraluminal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Indications or Modes:
Small Organ Applications:
Breast, Testes, Thyroid
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED.)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluatition (ODE)
David L. Siegmann
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, EN and Radiological Devi 510(k) Number
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
21
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# K983879
#### Ultrasound Device Indications Statement
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510(k) Number (if known): Device Name:
unknown at submission ASU-36WL-10
#### Fill our one form for each ultrasound system and transducer
Diagnostic Ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows: Indications for Use:
| | MODES of OPERATION | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------|--------------------|---|---|-----|-----|---------------|-------------------|-----|----------|-------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color Doppler | Amplitude Doppler | CVI | Combined | Other |
| Opthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| ransrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-Skeletal | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraluminal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Indications or Modes:
Small Organ Applications:
Breast, Testes, Thyroid
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED.) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluatition (ODE)
Ehrich G. Segism
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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K953879
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unknown at submission 510(k) Number (if known): ASU-35-3 Device Name:
#### Fill our one form for each ultrasound system and transducer
Diagnostic Ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows: Indications for Use:
| | MODES of OPERATION | | | | | | | | | |
|-------------------|--------------------|---|---|-----|-----|---------|-----------|-----|----------|-------|
| Clinical | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color | Amplitude | CVI | Combined | Other |
| Application | | | | | | Doppler | Doppler | | | |
| Opthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| ransrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-Skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraluminal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Indications or Modes:
Small Parts: Breast, Testes, Thyroid
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED.)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluatition (ODE)
David C. Lygum
(Division Sign-Off)
( Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, and Radiological Devices and Radiological Devices and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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Page 5 of 16
510(k) Number (if known): ASU-66 Device Name:
unknown at submission
### Fill our one form for each ultrasound system and transducer
Diagnostic Ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows: Indications for Use:
| | MODES of OPERATION | | | | | | | | | | |
|-------------------------|--------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|-----|----------|-------|--|
| Clinical<br>Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | CVI | Combined | Other | |
| Opthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-Skeletal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraluminal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Indications or Modes:
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED.)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluatition (ODE)
Vinit C. Segmm
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
- ..
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unknown at submission 510(k) Number (if known): Device Name: ASU-64
Fill our one form for each ultrasound system and transducer
Diagnostic Ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows: Indications for Use:
| | MODES of OPERATION | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------|--------------------|---|---|-----|-----|---------------|-------------------|-----|----------|-------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color Doppler | Amplitude Doppler | CVI | Combined | Other |
| Opthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | ✓ | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | ✓ | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-Skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraluminal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Indications or Modes:
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED.)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluatition (ODE)
Elnit G. Sealing
(Division Sign-Off) ( Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT)
and Radiological Devices and Radiological Dev 510(k) Number
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
.
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510(k) Number (if known): Device Name:
unknown at submission UST-5524-7.5
#### Fill our one form for each ultrasound system and transducer
Diagnostic Ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows: Indications for Use:
| | MODES of OPERATION | | | | | | | | | | |
|-------------------------------|--------------------|---|---|-----|-----|---------------|-------------------|-----|----------|-------|--|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color Doppler | Amplitude Doppler | CVI | Combined | Other | |
| Opthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| fransrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-Skeletal Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraluminal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Indications or Modes:
Small Organ Applications:
Breast, Testes, Thyroid
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED.) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluatition (ODE)
Emil C. Hegmann
(Division Sign-Off) (Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT
and Radiological Devices and Radiological Device 510(k) Number
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510(k) Number (if known): unknown at submission UST-5536-7.5 Transducer Device Name:
Fill our one form for each ultrasound system and transducer
Diagnostic Ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows: Indications for Use:
| | MODES of OPERATION | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|--------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|-----|----------|-------|
| Clinical<br>Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | CVI | Combined | Other |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-Skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraluminal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
Other Indications or Modes:
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED.)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluatition (ODE)
Gland G. Siggm
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT and Radiological Dev 510(k) Number
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
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K9835879
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510(k) Number (if known): unknown at submission UST-579T-7.5 Device Name:
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#### Fill our one form for each ultrasound system and transducer
Diagnostic Ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows: Indications for Use:
| | MODES of OPERATION | | | | | | | | | |
|------------------------------|--------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----|-----|---------------|-------------------|-----|----------|-------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color Doppler | Amplitude Doppler | CVI | Combined | Other |
| Opthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | <div> <svg height="10" width="10"> <path d="M0 0 L10 10 M10 0 L0 10" stroke="black" stroke-width="2"></path> </svg> </div> | <div> <svg height="10" width="10"> <path d="M0 0 L10 10 M10 0 L0 10" stroke="black" stroke-width="2"></path> </svg> </div> | | | | | | B/M | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | <div> <svg height="10" width="10"> <path d="M0 0 L10 10 M10 0 L0 10" stroke="black" stroke-width="2"></path> </svg> </div> | <div> <svg height="10" width="10"> <path d="M0 0 L10 10 M10 0 L0 10" stroke="black" stroke-width="2"></path> </svg> </div> | | | | | | B/M | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal/transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-Skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraluminal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | <div> <svg height="10" width="10"> <path d="M0 0 L10 10 M10 0 L0 10" stroke="black" stroke-width="2"></path> </svg> </div> | <div> <svg height="10" width="10"> <path d="M0 0 L10 10 M10 0 L0 10" stroke="black" stroke-width="2"></path> </svg> </div> | | | | | | B/M | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
Combined Modes: B/M, B/PWD Other Indications or Modes:
Intraoperative Applications: Small Organ Applications:
Abdominal (such as liver, pancreas, gall bladder) Breast, Testes, Thyroid
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluatition (ODE)
Ehrid C. Szyrm
(Division Sign-Off)
(Production Sigli-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, EN and Radiological Reproduct
and Radiological Devi
Surgical Devices
510(k) Number K98387
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K9833879
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510(k) Number (if known): Device Name:
unknown at submission UST-672-5/7.5
#### Fill our one form for each ultrasound system and transducer
Diagnostic Ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows: Indications for Use:
| | | MODES of OPERATION | | | | | | | | | |
|-------------------------|---|--------------------|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|-----|----------|-------|--|
| Clinical<br>Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | CVI | Combined | Other | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Opthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | | |
| Intra-Operative | | ✓ | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 'ransrectal | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-Skeletal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraluminal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Indications or Modes:
Intraoperative Applications:
Abdominal (such as liver, pancreas, gall bladder)
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluatition (ODE)
Uminh C. Nguyen
(Division Sign-Off)
(Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT,
and Radiological Deyices, Abdominal, ENT, 510(k) Number
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K963879
510(k) Number (if known): Device Name:
unknown at submission UST-670P-5
#### Fill our one form for each ultrasound system and transducer
Diagnostic Ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows: Indications for Use:
| Clinical Application | MODES of OPERATION | | | | | | | | | |
|------------------------------|--------------------|---|---|-----|-----|---------------|-------------------|-----|----------|-------|
| | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color Doppler | Amplitude Doppler | CVI | Combined | Other |
| Opthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Transvaginal | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-Skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraluminal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Indications or Modes:
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluatition (ODE)
Laind L. Pearson
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, EN and Radiological D 510(k) Number
rescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
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#### Fill our one form for each ultrasound system and transducer
Indications for Use: Diagnostic Ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows:
| | MODES of OPERATION | | | | | | | | | |
|-------------------|--------------------|---|---|-----|-----|---------|-----------|-----|----------|-------|
| Clinical | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color | Amplitude | CVI | Combined | Other |
| Application | | | | | | Doppler | Doppler | | | |
| Opthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | > | > | | | | | | B/M | |
| Abdominal | | > | V | | | | | | BM | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | > | > | | | | | | B/M | |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| ransrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-Skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraluminal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Indications or Modes:
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluatition (ODE)
David A. Watson
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, EN and Radiological D 510(k) Number
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K963879
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#### Fill our one form for each ultrasound system and transducer
Diagnostic Ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows: Indications for Use:
| MODES of OPERATION | | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|-----|----------|-------|
| Clinical<br>Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | CVI | Combined | Other |
| Opthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal<br>ransrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-Skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraluminal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Indications or Modes:
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluatition (ODE)
Daniel A. Segerson
ive, Abdominal,
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K983879
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510(k) Number (if known): unknown at submission UST-987-7.5 Device Name:
#### Fill our one form for each ultrasound system and transducer
Diagnostic Ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows: Indications for Use:
| | MODES of OPERATION | | | | | | | | | | |
|-----------------------------------|--------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|-----|----------|-------|--|
| Clinical<br>Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | CVI | Combined | Other | |
| Opthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | | |
| Intra-Operative<br>Neurological | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-Skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraluminal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel<br>Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Indications or Modes:
Intraoperative Applications: Small Organ Applications:
Neurological, Abdominal (such as liver, pancreas, gall bladder) Breast, Testes, Thyroid
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Concurrence of CDRH, Øffice of Device Evaluatition (ODE)
Yamil h. Nayam
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, and Radiological Dev. 510(k) Number
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K983879
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510(k) Number (if known): Device Name:
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unknown at submission UST-9116P-5
#### Fill our one form for each ultrasound system and transducer
Indications for Use: Diagnostic Ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows:
| Clinical<br>Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | CVI | Combined | Other |
|---------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|-----|----------|-------|
| Opthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Intra-Operative | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-Skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraluminal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Indications or Modes:
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Simil C. Lezman
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, and Radiological Devi
510(k) Number K983879
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K983879
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#### Fill our one form for each ultrasound system and transducer
Diagnostic Ultrasound imaging of the human body as follows: Indications for Use:
| | MODES of OPERATION | | | | | | | | | | |
|-------------------------|--------------------|---|----------------------------------------|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|-----|----------|-------|--|
| Clinical<br>Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | CVI | Combined | Other | |
| Opthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | <div> <div> <div> </div> </div> </div> | | | | | | | | |
| Intra-Operative | | ✓ | ✓ | | | | | | B/M | | |
| Intra-Operative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Adult | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transuretheral | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-Skeletal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraluminal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
Combined Modes: B/M,B/PWD Other Indications or Modes:
Intraoperative Applications:
Abdominal (such as liver, pancreas, gall bladder)
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED.) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluatition (ODE)
Clint C. Sazom
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
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Learn the FDA Browser
Two short videos show you everything — or skip straight to the written tutorial if you'd rather read. You can reopen this any time from the Tutorial button in the top bar.
Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
3. Judging fuzzy relevance
Fuzzy results trail off in relevance as you scroll. Use three signals to decide how far down to go: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether your target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, you're past the relevant zone. A top hit with a low score (~0.4) and a stretched explanation is a hint the closest predicates are far away — the project may be headed for De Novo. Note the fuzzy search is a pattern match: it doesn't handle negation ("not") well, and hardware devices can appear — filter by SaMD/AI ML to cut them.
How do you judge how far down fuzzy search results to go?
Use the relevancy signals: the fuzzy badge explanations, the intended use column, and whether the target output (e.g., Cobb angle) still appears in the AI Performance sub-table. Once it stops appearing, results are trailing off in relevancy.
4. Device detail page: chat and citations
Click a device name to open its detail page: device facts on the left, a chat window on the right. Ask something like "Describe the training data". The answer carries little citation bubbles — click one to jump to the highlighted passage in the source PDF, so you can verify every AI answer against the document. There's also a Download PDF button for sharing.
How do you verify an AI chat answer on the device detail page?
Click the citation bubbles to jump to the relevant highlight in the source document.
Reading rule for every project: how many summaries do you read in full?
At least the three most relevant 510(k) or De Novo summaries, in full. After that, use targeted chat questions to confirm your memory quickly. The tool supports this professional habit — it doesn't replace it.
5. Side-by-side comparison
Select multiple rows in the results table (aim for under ~10), then open the PDF Viewer tab. Ask one question — it goes to all selected devices in parallel, each with citations. This is the fastest way to compare and contrast devices: training data, PCCP scope, how they handled adding new scanners, and so on.
What does the side-by-side PDF viewer mode do?
Select multiple devices, open the PDF viewer tab, and ask one question (e.g., "Describe the training data"). It queries all selected devices simultaneously with citations, so you can compare and contrast quickly.
6. Collections
With rows selected, go to the Collections tab and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). Reload that selection any time — before a client call, pull up the collection and ask questions across all of its devices at once.
How do you save a set of selected devices for later use?
Select the rows, go to the Collections tab, and create a labeled collection (e.g., "Cobb Angle Project"). You can reload the selection anytime and carry it into the PDF viewer and other tabs that support selections.
7. Product codes and the regulations tree
Click a product code in the results to jump to it in the regulations tree — identification text, sibling product codes, and devices you can open in a PDF viewer on the right. Click a regulation number to see its identification, special controls, and related product codes. You can also search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree. Always read the special controls if any exist for your device — it broadens your search and sharpens pre-kickoff research.
What can you do from the regulations tree view?
Browse product codes and regulation numbers, read the identification text and special controls, browse sibling product codes, open device PDFs on the right, and search by product code or regulation number at the top of the tree.
8. Chart view
Click Show Chart and segment by regulation number (or product code) to see which regulations dominate your result set. Clicking a regulation takes you into the regulations tree. Great for spotting that most matches are, say, hardware laparoscopic devices — a cue to go back and filter.
How do you see which regulations dominate a search result set?
Click "Show Chart" and segment by Regulation Number. Clicking a regulation takes you to the regulations tree.
9. The predicate graph
Open the Predicates tab for a family-tree view of predicate relationships. Click a node to trace its parents and children; selections from search carry over pre-selected. Commonly predicated devices are worth reading — a lot of people predicated them for a reason. The visual lineage is also handy on client calls, e.g. to show how a predicate family evolved and justify why your predicate still holds.
In the predicate graph, why are commonly predicated devices worth reading?
A lot of people predicated them for a reason. Clicking a node traces parents and children, and selections from search carry over pre-selected.
10. Embeddings: the galaxy map
The Embeddings tab plots every matching document in a 2-D "galaxy map" where semantically similar devices cluster together. Hover or click clusters to explore, and let AI label the clusters for you. Embeddings beat product codes for grouping: two devices can carry different product codes (LLZ vs. QIH) yet do the same thing — the embedding captures the meaning of the intended use and device story. This is also exactly how retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works under the hood, and it makes a great visual on client calls.
Try it yourself
Head to the search page and work through a few of these AI/ML fuzzy searches to build intuition: perivascular fat on CT · aortic valve calcification opportunistic screening on noncontrast CT · breast cancer prediction on digital pathology slides · autism detection · gestational age prediction · a hearing aid that can also detect a pulse · foundation model based analysis of ECG · large language models · penetration test. Watch how the relevance scores, intended use, and AI Performance tables tell you when results stop being meaningful.