FUKUDA DENSHI FF SONIC UF-5800 GENERAL PURPOSE ULTRASOUND SCANNING SYSTEM WITH DOPPLER
K990401 · Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc. · IYO · Oct 15, 1999 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K990401
Device Name
FUKUDA DENSHI FF SONIC UF-5800 GENERAL PURPOSE ULTRASOUND SCANNING SYSTEM WITH DOPPLER
Applicant
Fukuda Denshi USA, Inc.
Product Code
IYO · Radiology
Decision Date
Oct 15, 1999
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1560
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Pediatric
Indications for Use
This device is intended to be used for applications in fetal. abdominal, intraoperative (defined as the abdominal region and periphery), pediatric, small organ (defined as thyroid, breast and testes), cardiac, transrectal, transvaginal, and peripheral vessel scanning. Ultrasonic probes are available to obtain images either from the surface of the skin, transrectally, transvaginally or intraoperatively. The UF-5800A incorporates built-in measurement and calculation packages that are to be used by competent health care professionals. The UF-5800A with optional Doppler (UF-5800DU) is a prescription device intended to by used by or on the order of a physician or similarly qualified health care professional. The UF-5800 is intended to be used in a doctor's office and all hospital environments; ER ICU, CCU, OR, etc. This device is intended to be use on any patient; neonate, pediatric, or adult; where the placement and positioning of the transducer does not interfere with or complicate the treatment of the patient. This device is not intended for home use.
Device Story
Portable general-purpose ultrasound scanning system (UF-5800A) with optional Doppler unit (UF-5800DU). Projects ultrasound waves into body tissue; processes returned echoes to generate 16-level grayscale or black-and-white images. Supports M-mode, B-mode, and Doppler (CW/pulsed) modes. Operated by physicians or qualified healthcare professionals in clinical/hospital settings (ER, ICU, CCU, OR). Includes built-in measurement and calculation packages for clinical assessment. Output displayed on 7-inch monitor for real-time visualization of anatomy and blood flow. Assists clinicians in diagnostic imaging and fluid flow analysis, supporting clinical decision-making across various patient populations.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Validation included environmental testing per FDA 1993 guidance, compliance with NEMA/AIUM acoustic output standards (1992), and ANSI/AAMI ES1-1993 safe current limits. Biocompatibility and thermal requirements verified. Hazard analysis and system operation verification performed.
Indicated for diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis in fetal, abdominal, intraoperative (abdominal/periphery), pediatric, small organ (thyroid, breast, testes), cardiac, transrectal, transvaginal, and peripheral vessel applications. For use on neonate, pediatric, and adult patients. Prescription use only.
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.
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K990401
OCT 1 5 1999
# 510(k) Summarv Fukuda Denshi FF sonic model UF-5800A
General Purpose Ultrasound Scanner with Doppler (UF-5800DU)
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with requirements of 21 CFR part 807.92.
## Submitter:
FUKUDA DENSHI AMERICA CORP. 17725 NE 65th St., Bldg C Redmond WA 98052 Tel: 425/881-7737 Fax: 425/869-2018
### Contact Person:
David J. Geraghtv Regulatory Affairs Manager FUKUDA DENSHI AMERICA CORP. 17725 NE 65th St., Bldg C Redmond WA 98052 Tel: 425/881-7737 Fax: 425/869-2018
Date Prepared:
January 20, 1998
## Device Name:
Proprietary Name:
Fukuda Denshi FF sonic model UF-5800A General Purpose Ultrasound Scanner with Doppler option (UF-5800DU)
### Common Name:
General Purpose Ultrasound Scanner with Doppler Option
### Classification Name:
Ultrasonic Pulsed Doppler Imaging System (§892.1550) Ultrasonic Pulsed Echo Imaging System (§892.1560) Diagnostic Ultrasonic Transducer (§892.1560)
# Legally Marketed Device:
- FUKUDA DENSHI FF sonic model UF-4500 General ● Purpose Ultrasound Scanner (K922208)
- FUKUDA DENSHI FF sonic model UF-3500 General . Purpose Ultrasound Scanner (K955543)
- Medison model SonoAce 4800 (K925582) .
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# Description:
The model UF-5800 is a portable, General Purpose Ultrasound Scanning System. The unit will be marketed as the UF-5800A General Purpose Ultrasound Scanner without Doppler. The addition of the optional UF-5800DU Doppler unit will add black and white Doppler capability to the UF-5800A
This ultrasonic device is designed to project ultrasound waves into body tissue and to present the returned echo information on its gray scale monitor. The resulting information is displayed in M-mode, B-Mode, Doppler (both CW and pulsed) modes, or in combinations of modes on the system's 7 inch diagonal video monitor as a 16 level grayscale or black and white image.
# Intended Use:
This device is intended to be used for applications in fetal. abdominal, intraoperative (defined as the abdominal region and periphery), pediatric, small organ (defined as thyroid, breast and testes), cardiac, transrectal, transvaginal, and peripheral vessel scanning. Ultrasonic probes are available to obtain images either from the surface of the skin, transrectally, transvaginally or intraoperatively. The UF-5800A incorporates built-in measurement and calculation packages that are to be used by competent health care professionals. The UF-5800A with optional Doppler (UF-5800DU) is a prescription device intended to by used by or on the order of a physician or similarly qualified health care professional. The UF-5800 is intended to be used in a doctor's office and all hospital environments; ER ICU, CCU, OR, etc. This device is intended to be use on any patient; neonate, pediatric, or adult; where the placement and positioning of the transducer does not interfere with or complicate the treatment of the patient. This device is not intended for home use.
UF-5800 510(k) Submission 510(k) Summary.doc
January 20, 1998 Page 2 of S 4
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# Technological Characteristics
The UF-5800 incorporates a microprocessor in the same manner as the predicate devices. The linear and convex, probes, the same probes available for the Fukuda Denshi predicate device, are applicable to the UF-5800A. The UF-5800A will accept sector probes and, with the Doppler option, the CW Doppler probe in a manner similar to the Medison SonoAce 4800 predicate device. Patient contact materials are biocompatable and identical to the predicate Fukuda Denshi devices.
The technological characteristics do not raise new issues with the safety or efficacy of the device. Any safety issues that may be raised by a software controlled medical device are the same issues already addressed by the predicate devices and are addressed in the system's hazard analysis and in the system validation.
The device's derated acoustic output limits are below the maximums established for Track 1 devices as listed in the "Information for Manufacturers Seeking Marketing Clearance of Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems and Transducers" issued September 30, 1997, and restated below:
| Use | ISPTA3<br>(Mw/CM²) | ISPTA3<br>(Mw/CM²) | MI |
|------------------------|--------------------|--------------------|------|
| Peripheral Vessel | 720 | 190 | 1.9 |
| Cardiac | 430 | 190 | 1.9 |
| Fetal Imaging & Other* | 94 | 190 | 1.9 |
| Ophthalmic | 17 | 28 | 0.23 |
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# Testing:
Laboratory testing was conducted to validate and verify the FUKUDA DENSHI FF sonic model UF-5800A General Purpose Ultrasound Scanner with Doppler option (UF-5800DU) met all design specifications and is substantially equivalent to the currently marketed FUKUDA DENSHI models UF-4500 and UF-3500 as well as the Medison SonoAce 4800. This testing consisted of the environmental testing identified in the FDA's DCRND November 1993 "Reviewer Guidance Document for Premarket notification Submissions" Draft Guidance Document. Additional testing was performed to demonstrate compliance with the voluntary NEMA/AIUM "Acoustic Output Measurement and Labeling Standard for Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment," 1992 and ANSI/AAMI ES1-1993, "safe current limits for electromedical apparatus." Patient contact surfaces were confirmed to be biocompatable and met thermal requirements. Finally, a hazard analysis of the system and its software was performed and testing was conducted to verify the systems overall operation.
# Conclusion:
The conclusions drawn from the testing of the FUKUDA DENSHI FF sonic model UF-5800A General Purpose Ultrasound Scanner with Doppler option (UF-5800DU) demonstrate that the device is as safe, as effective, and performs as well as or better than the legally marketed predicate devices, the FUKUDA DENSHI models UF-4500 (K92208) and UF-3500 (K955543) or the Medison SonoAce 4800 (K925582).
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Food and Drug Administration 9200 Corporate Boulevard Rockville MD 20850
OCT 1 5 1999
Fukuda Denshi America Corporation c/o Susan D. Goldstein-Falk mdi Consultants, Inc. 55 Northern Blv. Suite 200 Great Neck, NY 11021
Re: K990401
Trade Name: Fukuda Denshi FF sonic UF-5800 General Purpose Ultrasound Scanning System with Doppler Regulatory Class: II
21CFR892.1550/Procode: 90 IYN 21CFR892.1560/Procode: 90 IYO 21CFR892.1570/Procode: 90 ITX Dated: August 12, 1999 Received: August 16, 1999
Dear Ms. Goldstein-Falk:
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 sonic UF-5800 General Purpose Ultrasound Scanning System, as described in your premarket notification:
#### Transducer Model Number
### FUT-L104, FUT-L106, FUT-C111, FUT-TV36-5, FUT-TR31-5, FUT-io07, FUT-io10, FUT-io17, FUT-SM181-35A, FUT-SM121-50A, FUT-SM201-25A, FUT-ID121-25A,
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 (QS) 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.
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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.
This determination of substantial equivalence is granted on the condition that 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 M. Gammell, Ph.D. at (301) 594-1212.
Sincerely vours.
Thos A. Segman
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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510(k) Number (if known):
Attachment #1
## EXHIBIT D
### (Revised)
#### Ultrasound Device Indications Statement
Fill out one form for each ultrasound system or transducer
4990401
Device Name:
Fukuda Denshi model UF-5800 System
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Indications for Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows
| Clinical Application | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|
| | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Abdominal | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Intraoperative (Specify) | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | N | N | | N | | | | B/M/D | |
| Small Organ (Specify) | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | N | N | N | N | | | | B/M/D | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Transvaginal | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | N | N | N | | | | | B/M/D | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | N | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Superficial | | N | | | | | | | | |
| Other (specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Other Indication or Modes:
Small Organ is defined as thyroid, breast, and testes.
Intraonerative is defined as the abdominal region and the periphery.
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
David A. Seaman
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) (Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
Indications Statement revised
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K990401
Fill out one form for each ultrasound system or transducer
#### Fukuda Denshi model UF-5800A w/ FUT-L104 Probe Device Name:
| Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows | | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|
| | | |
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
|----------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Abdominal | | N | N | | | | • | | B/M | |
| Intraoperative (Specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Small Organ (Specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | N | | | | | | | B | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | N | | | | | | | B | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Other Indication or Modes:
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of GDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
David A. Leggett
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number K990401
UF-5800 510(k) Submission Special Report REV B.doc
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109) August 25, 1997
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K990401
Fill out one form for each ultrasound system or transducer .
#### Fukuda Denshi model UF-5800A w/ FUT-L106 Probe Device Name:
| Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | |
|-------------------------------|---|---|---|-----|-----|---------------|-------------------|------------------------|--------------------|-----------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color Doppler | Amplitude Doppler | Color Velocity Imaging | Combined (Specify) | Other (Specify) |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative (Specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Small Organ (Specify) | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal Conventional | | N | | | | | | | B | |
| Musculo-skeletal Superficial | | N | | | | | | | B | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows
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(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Small Organ is defined as thyroid, breast, and testes.
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Daniel A. Bergman
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT,
and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number K990401
Other Indication or Modes:
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# K 990401
### Ultrasound Device Intended Use Form
Fill out one form for each ultrasound system or transducer
#### Fukuda Denshi model UF-5800A w/ FUT-C111 Probe Device Name:
| Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows | | |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|--|
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Abdominal | | N | N | | | | • | | B/M | |
| Intraoperative (Specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (Specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Other Indication or Modes:
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CPRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Yamil C. Leyva
(Division Sign-Off)
( Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number K992401
(Prescription Use (Per 21 CRF 801.109)
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Fill out one form for each ultrasound system or transducer
Fukuda Denshi model UF-5800A w/ FUT-TV36-5 Probe Device Name:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | • | | | |
| Intraoperative (Specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (Specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Other Indication or Modes:
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Oavid A. Sezenn
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, and Radiological Devic 510(k) Number
Prescription Use (Per 21 CRF 801.109)
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Fill out one form for each ultrasound system or transducer
#### Fukuda Denshi model UF-5800A w/ FUT-TR31-5 Probe Device Name:
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid Small Organ is defined as thyroid, breast, and testes flow analysis of the human body as follows
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | | | | | | • | | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative (Specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (Specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Other Indication or Modes:.
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT,
and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number K990401
Prescription Use (Pep 21 CRF 801.109)
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# K990401
### Ultrasound Device Intended Use Form
Fill out one form for each ultrasound system or transducer
#### Device Name: Fukuda Denshi model UF-5800A w/ FUT-1007 Probe
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|--|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) | |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | . | | | |
| Intraoperative (Specify) | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | Abdominal | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (Specify) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Superficial | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | | |
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Other Indication or Modes:
Intraoperative is defined as the abdominal region and the periphery
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Daniel A. Seggern
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Numbe
Prescription Use (Per 21 CRF 801.109)
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99,040
Fill out one form for each ultrasound system or transducer
#### Fukuda Denshi model UF-5800A w/ FUT-IO03 Probe Device Name:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative (Specify) | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | Abdominal |
| Intraoperative<br>Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (Specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows
indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Other Indication or Modes.
Intraoperative is defined as the abdominal region and the periphery
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Daniel A. Severson
(Division Sign-Off) 4 Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
Prescription Use (Per 21 CRF 801.109)
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# 990401
### Ultrasound Device Intended Use Form
Fill out one form for each ultrasound system or transducer
#### Fukuda Denshi model UF-5800A w/ FUT-IO10 Probe Device Name:
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|---------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative (Specify) | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | Abdominal |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Small Organ (Specify) | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Other Indication or Modes: Intraoperative is defined as the abdominal region and the periphery. Small Organ is defined as thyroid, breast, and testes.
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED)
Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
David A. Bergman
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
Prescription Use (Per 21 CRF 801.109)
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K990401
Fill out one form for each ultrasound system or transducer
#### Device Name: Fukuda Denshi model UF-5800A w/ FUT-IO17 Probe
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|---------------|-------------------|------------------------|--------------------|-----------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color Doppler | Amplitude Doppler | Color Velocity Imaging | Combined (Specify) | Other (Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Abdominal | | | | | | • | | | B/M | |
| Intraoperative (Specify) | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | Abdominal |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Small Organ (Specify) | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
Intended Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Other Indication or Modes: Intraoperative is defined as the abdominal region and the periphery Small Organ is defined as thyroid, breast, and testes.
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
Daniel A. Szymm
on Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, iological Device
Prescription Use (Per 21 CRF 801.109)
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### EXHIBIT D
### (Revised)
### Ultrasound Device Indications Statement
Fill out one form for each ultrasound system or transducer
|<990401
510(k) Number (if known): Device Name:
1.33.1
**Device Name:**
1. b. 1.
Fukuda Denshi model UF-5800 w/ FUT-SM181-35A Probe
Indications for Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Abdominal | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Intraoperative (Specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (Specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | N | N | N | | | | | B/M/D | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Other Indication or Modes:
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Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
David h. Segerson
(Division Sign-Off) Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, and Radiological Devices 510(k) Number
Prescription Use
(Per 21 CFR 801.109)
Indications Statement revised
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### EXHIBIT D (Revised)
### Ultrasound Device Indications Statement
#### Fill out one form for each ultrasound system or transducer
K990401 510(k) Number (if known):
Device Name:
Fukuda Denshi model UF-5800 w/ FUT-SM121-50A Probe
Indications for Use: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body as follows
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|----------------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Abdominal | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Intraoperative (Specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Small Organ (Specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | N | N | N | | | | | B/M/D | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | N | N | N | | | | | B/M/D | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Conventional | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal<br>Superficial | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
N = new indication; P = previously cleared by FDA; E = added under Appendix E
Other Indication or Modes:
(PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE - CONTINUE ON ANOTHER PAGE IF NEEDED) Concurrence of CDRH, Office of Device Evaluation (ODE)
David A. Segner
(Division Sign-Off)
Division of Reproductive, Abdominal, ENT, and Radiological Devices
510(k) Number JC990
Prescription Use (Per 21 CFR 801.109)
2
Indications Statement revised
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### Fill out one form for each ultrasound system or transducer
#### Fukuda Denshi model UF-5800A w/ UF-5800DU and Device Name: FUT-SM201-25A Probe
| | Mode of Operation | | | | | | | | | |
|--------------------------|-------------------|---|---|-----|-----|------------------|----------------------|------------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|
| Clinical Application | A | B | M | PWD | CWD | Color<br>Doppler | Amplitude<br>Doppler | Color<br>Velocity<br>Imaging | Combined<br>(Specify) | Other<br>(Specify) |
| Ophthalmic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fetal | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Abdominal | | N | N | | | | | | B/M | |
| Intraoperative (Specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intraoperative | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neurological | | | | | | | | | | |
| Pediatric | | | | | | | | | | |
| Small Organ (Specify) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Neonatal Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Adult Cephalic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cardiac | | N | N | N | | | | | B/M/D | |
| Transesophageal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transrectal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Transvaginal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Intravascular | | | | | | | | | | |
| Peripheral Vessel | | | | | | | | | | |
| Laparoscopic | | | | | | | | | | |
| Musculo-skeletal | | | | | | | | | | |
| Conventional | | | | | | | | |…
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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.