LifeStream 5 is a stand alone, prescription-based software program designed to operate in a clinical setting by healthcare professionals. It consists of a hosted web server, a hosted database server and two types of client interfaces - one that is provided by Windows client and one that is provided by a web client interface. LifeStream software's intended use is to retrospectively receive, display and store monitored vital signs parameters and related data. Such data includes patient blood pressure (NIBP), oxygen saturation (SpO2), weight, blood glucose, temperature, dispensed medicine, ECG, peak flow, prothrombin time and retrospective PERS messages. LifeStream retrospectively displays the data, user-defined data alerts for review and interpretation by a healthcare professional. LifeStream is not intended for emergency use or real-time monitoring.
Device Story
LifeStream 5 is a prescription-based software platform for retrospective management of patient vital signs. It receives data from Honeywell HomMed monitors (e.g., Genesis Touch) and third-party MDDS devices via web services or Bluetooth. The system consists of a hosted web server, database, and Windows/web client interfaces. Healthcare professionals use the software to view tabular/graphical trends, patient messages, and user-defined alerts. It does not perform real-time monitoring or emergency response. The device aids clinical decision-making by organizing and displaying historical patient data for review. It is intended for use in clinical environments.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Evidence includes functional, validation, automated regression, black box, localization, and deployment testing, plus external evaluation by the Honeywell clinical team. No clinical data presented.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based system operating on commercial PCs (Windows Vista/7, .NET Framework 2.0). Connectivity via Internet/POTS. Data encrypted in transit and storage. Database hosted on secure servers with firewall/antivirus protection. C# programming language.
Indications for Use
Indicated for healthcare professionals in clinical settings to retrospectively receive, display, and store patient vital signs and related data (NIBP, SpO2, weight, blood glucose, temperature, medication, ECG, peak flow, prothrombin time, PERS messages). Not for emergency use or real-time monitoring.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A radiofrequency physiological signal transmitter and receiver is a device used to condition a physiological signal so that it can be transmitted via radiofrequency from one location to another, e.g., a central monitoring station. The received signal is reconditioned by the device into its original format so that it can be displayed.
Predicate Devices
Central Station v4.0 branded LifeStream Manager 4.0 (K072272)
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June 3, 2016
Honeywell Hommed, LLC % John Ziobro Spectramedex, LLC 3215 Gold Road Delafield. Wisconsin 53018
Re: K153719
Trade/Device Name: LifeStream™ 5 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 870.2910 Regulation Name: Radiofrequency Physiological Signal Transmitter and Receiver Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: DRG Dated: April 28, 2016 Received: May 2, 2016
Dear John Ziobro:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA), You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
If your device is classified (see above) into either class II (Special Controls) or class III (PMA), it may be subject to additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Parts 800 to 898. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
Please be advised that FDA's issuance of a substantial equivalence determination does not mean that FDA has made a determination that your device complies with other requirements of the Act or any Federal statutes and regulations administered by other Federal agencies. You must comply with all the Act's requirements, including, but not limited to: registration and listing (21 CFR Part 807); labeling (21 CFR Part 801); medical device reporting (reporting of medical devicerelated adverse events) (21 CFR 803); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820); and if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR 1000-1050.
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Sincerely yours, Shawn W. Forrest -S 2016.06.03 10:52:43 -04'00'
for Bram D. Zuckerman, M.D. Director Division of Cardiovascular Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K153719
Device Name LifeStream™ 5
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
LifeStream 5 is a stand alone, prescription-based software program designed to operate in a clinical setting by healtheare professionals. It consists of a hosted web server, a hosted database server and two types of client interfaces - one that is provided by Windows client and one that is provided by a web client interface.
LifeStream software's intended use is to retrospectively receive, display and store monitored vital signs parameters and related data. Such data includes patient blood pressure (NIBP), oxygen saturation (SpO2), weight, blood glucose, temperature, dispensed medicine, ECG, peak flow, prothrombin time and retrospective PERS messages.
LifeStream retrospectively displays the data, user-defined data alerts for review and interpretation by a healthcare professional. LifeStream is not intended for emergency use or real-time monitoring.
| Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable) |
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> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
_ Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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## Honeywell HomMed LifeStream™ 5 510(k) Summary Statement
Summary Date: 12/17/2015
| Applicant Name:<br>and Address: | Honeywell HomMed, LLC<br>3400 Intertech Drive, Suite 200<br>Brookfield, Wisconsin 53045<br>Ph: (262) 252-783-5440<br>Establishment Registration #3004183721 |
|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Manufacturing Site: | Honeywell HomMed, LLC<br>3400 Intertech Drive, Suite 200<br>Brookfield, Wisconsin 53045<br>Ph: (262) 252-783-5440<br>Establishment Registration #3004183721 |
| Corporate Contact: | Greg Lillegard, Operations, Vice President<br>Honeywell HomMed, LLC<br>Ph: (262) 252-6062<br>Fax: (262) 252-6119 |
Contact Person: John Ziobro
Principal Consultant SpectraMedEx, LLC 3215 Golf Road, #149 Delafield, WI 53018 Ph: (262) 719-89228 Fax: (262) 968-2915
Model Number LifeStream™ 5
Common Name: Patient Vital Signs Monitor Viewing Station
LifeStream™ 5 Brand/Trade Names:
Reason for Traditional 510(k) : New Submission
#### Indications For Use:
LifeStream 5 is a stand alone, prescription-based software program designed to operate in a clinical setting by healthicare professionals. It consists of a hosted web server a hosted database server and two types of client interfaces - one that is provided by Windows client and one that is provided by a web client interface.
LifeStream software's intended use is to retrospectively receive, display and store monitored vital signs parameters and Such data includes patient blood pressure (NIBP), oxygen saturation (SpO2), weight, blood glucose, related data. temperature, dispensed medicine, ECG, peak flow, prothrombin time and retrospective PERS messages.
LifeStream retrospectively displays the data, user-defined data alerts for review and interpretation by a healthcare professional. LifeStream is not intended for emergency use or real-time monitoring.
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| Regulation<br>Number | Review Panel | Product<br>Code | Classification Name | Device<br>Class |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|
| 870.2910 | Cardiovascular | DRG | Radiofrequency physiological signal<br>transmitter and receiver | II |
| Subsequent product codes also supported by LifeStream by means of separate medical devices | | | | |
| 870.1130 | Cardiovascular | DXN | Noninvasive blood pressure measurement<br>system | II |
| 880.2700 | General<br>Hospital | FRI | Patient Weight Scale | I |
| 870.2700 | Anesthesiology | DQA | Oximeter | II |
| 862.1345 | Clinical<br>Chemistry | NBW | Glucose Test System | II |
| 868.1860 | Anesthesiology | BZH | Meter, Peak Flow, Spirometry | II |
| 864.7750 | Hematology | GJS | Test, Time, Prothrombin | II |
| 890.5050 | Physical<br>Medicine | NXB | Dispenser, solid medication | I |
| 880.6310 | General<br>Hospital | OUG | Medical Device Data System | I |
| 880.2910 | General<br>Hospital | FLL | Clinical Electronic Thermometer | II |
| 870.2340 | Cardiovascular | DPS | Electrocardiograph | II |
Central Station, Version 4.0, K072272, branded as the LifeStream™ 4.0. Predicate Device(s):
#### Predicate Classification Information:
| Regulation<br>Number | Review Panel | Product<br>Code | Classification Name | Device<br>Class |
|----------------------|----------------|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------|-----------------|
| 870.1130 | Cardiovascular | DXN | Noninvasive blood pressure measurement<br>system | II |
#### Device Description:
LifeStream 5 is a stand alone, prescription-based software program designed to operate in a clinical setting by healthcare professionals. It consists of a hosted web server and two types of client interfaces, one that is provided by Windows client and one that is provided by a web client interface. LifeStream 5, like the predicate LifeStream 4.0, is configured to accept patient data that is acquired periodically and displayed retrospectively from Honeywell HomMed Patient Monitors (e.g. Genesis Touch). LifeStream 5 can also interface with 3nd party compatible medical device data systems (e.g. Govsphere TV). LifeStream 5 has the same intended use as the predicate, LifeStream 4.0. LifeStream 5, like LifeStream 4.0 is not intended for emergency use or real-time monitoring. Both are designed to retrospectively receive, display and store scheduled vital sign parameters and related data. Such data includes patient blood pressure (NIBP), oxygen saturation (SpO2), weight, blood glucose, temperature, ECG, peak flow, prothrombin time and retrospective PERS messages.
#### Technological Characteristics
Both the subject device and predicate device are software programs" with substantially equivalent intended uses, users, and use environments that were written in C# that operate on PCs powered by AC Mains / battery power.
#### Predicate Device Comparison:
As shown in the tables below, LifeStream 5 is substantially equivalent in operation and performance to predicate the LifeStream Central Station 4.0 cleared under K072272. See also the Substantial Equivalence (SE) table, attached.
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| LifeStream Manager 4.0 Predicate | | | | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| | Manufacturer, Model | Description | 510(k) Number | Communication<br>Method |
| Vital Signs Data Acquisition (communicates with Monitors) | | | | |
| Blood Pressure<br>Systolic mmHg,<br>Diastolic mmHg | A&D Digital UA-767 Plus BT-<br>Ci<br>A&D Digital UA-767BT | noninvasive blood pressure<br>monitor<br>noninvasive blood pressure<br>monitor | K040371<br>K040371 | Bluetooth |
| Pulse Oximetry<br>Pulse Rate and Oxygen<br>Saturation | Contec CMS50EW<br>Nonin Onyx II 9560<br>ChoiceMed MD300C318 | Fingertip pulse oximeter<br>Fingertip pulse oximeter<br>Fingertip pulse oximeter | K090671<br>K081285<br>K092620 | Bluetooth |
| Weight<br>Pounds, lbs or<br>Kilograms, Kgs | Honeywell HomMed<br>5002100A1<br>A&D Medical UC-321PBT<br>NCI Technology Inc. Accuro<br>HRS305 | Scale<br>Scale<br>Hand rail scale | exempt<br>exempt<br>exempt | Bluetooth |
| Blood Sugar<br>mg/dL | Entra Health Systems<br>MyGlucoHealth (US) MGH-<br>BT1 | Glucometer | K081703 | Bluetooth |
| ECG | No longer manufactured | Electrocardiograph | N/A | N/A |
| Vital Signs Monitors/Medicine Dispenser (Communicates with Honeywell Secure Servers | | | | |
| Genesis DM | Honeywell HomMed | Single/Multi-patient Monitoring<br>System | K101242 | Web Services |
| Genesis Touch | Honeywell HomMed | Single-patient Monitoring<br>System | K141792<br>K112858 | Web Services |
| Medicine Dispenser | MedPartner | Daily Activity Assist Device | K053122 | Web Services |
| Disease Management<br>Protocol | Pre-defined by User | Users: Various | N/A | Honeywell Secure<br>Servers<br>(central servers) |
| Graphical user interface | Honeywell HomMed,<br>LifeStream Management Suite<br>4.0 | Windows-based Software<br>Application used by Healthcare<br>Provider to manage data<br>received from Genesis Monitor s | K072272 | Honeywell Secure<br>Servers<br>(central servers) |
| LifeStream Manager 5.0 Subject Device | | | | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|--------------------------|
| | Manufacturer, Model | Description | 510(k) Number | Communication to Monitor |
| Blood Pressure<br>Systolic mmHg,<br>Diastolic mmHg | A&D Digital UA-767 Plus BT-Ci<br>A&D Digital UA-767BT | noninvasive blood pressure monitor<br>noninvasive blood pressure monitor | K040371 | BlueTooth |
| Pulse Oximetry<br>Pulse Rate and Oxygen<br>Saturation | Contec CMS50EW<br>Nonin Onyx II 9560<br>ChoiceMed MD300C318 | Fingertip pulse oximeter<br>Fingertip pulse oximeter<br>Fingertip pulse oximeter | K090671<br>K081285<br>K092620 | BlueTooth |
| Weight<br>Pounds, lbs or<br>Kilograms, Kgs | Honeywell HomMed<br>5002100A1<br>A&D Medical UC-321PBT<br>NCI Technology Inc. Accuro HRS305 | Scale<br>Scale<br>Hand rail scale | exempt | BlueTooth |
| Blood Sugar<br>mg/dL | Entra Health Systems<br>MyGlucoHealth (US) MGH-BT1 | Glucometer | K081703 | BlueTooth |
| MDDS<br>Communications<br>Device | Govsphere VITAL Tablet;<br>Govsphere VITAL TV | Medical device data system | exempt | BlueTooth |
| Temperature | Exergen Temporal<br>Thermometer | Temporal scanner thermometer | K011291 | Wire |
| ECG | et medical devices SpA<br>ECG@home | Electrocardiograph | K091054 | N/A |
| Vital Signs Monitors/Medicine Dispenser (Communicates with Honeywell Secure Servers | | | | |
| Genesis DM | Honeywell HomMed | Single/Multi-patient Monitoring<br>System | K101242 | Web Services |
| Genesis Touch | Honeywell HomMed | Single-patient Monitoring<br>System | K141792<br>K112858 | Web Services |
| Medicine Dispenser | MedPartner | Daily Activity Assist Device | K053122 | Web Services |
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| Disease Management Protocol | Pre-defined by Honeywell HomMed or/and User | Users: Various<br>Honeywell: COPD, Diabetes, CHF | N/A | |
|-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------------------------|
| Graphical user interface | Honeywell HomMed,<br>LifeStream Management Suite<br>5.0<br>(central viewing station) | Windows-based Software<br>Application or Web-based used<br>by Healthcare Provider to<br>manage data received from<br>Genesis Monitor s and<br>compatible 3rd party monitors | Subject Device | Honeywell Secure<br>Servers<br>(central servers) |
### Substantial Equivalence (SE) table
| Predicate Device(s) | | 510(k) Application | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|
| Feature/<br>Function | Central Station v4.0 branded LifeStream Manager 4.0;<br>K072272 | LifeStream Manager 5.0 | |
| | | Subject Device | |
| | GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS | | |
| Intended Use /<br>Indications for<br>Use | Central Station's intended use is to retrospectively receive,<br>display and store monitored vital signs parameters and<br>related data. Central Station displays the data and system<br>alerts for review and interpretation by a healthcare<br>professional. Central Station is not intended for emergency<br>use or real-time monitoring. | LifeStream 5 is a stand alone, prescription-based software<br>program designed to operate in a clinical setting by healthcare<br>professionals. It consists of a hosted web server, a hosted<br>database server and two types of client interfaces - one that is<br>provided by Windows client and one that is provided by a web<br>client interface.<br>LifeStream software's intended use is to retrospectively receive,<br>display and store monitored vital signs parameters and related<br>data. Such data includes patient blood pressure (NIBP), oxygen<br>saturation (SpO2), weight, blood glucose, temperature, dispensed<br>medicine, ECG, peak flow, prothrombin time and retrospective<br>PERS messages. | |
| | | LifeStream retrospectively displays the data, user-defined data<br>alerts and system alerts for review and interpretation by a<br>healthcare professional. LifeStream is not intended for emergency<br>use or real-time monitoring. | |
| User Population | Health care professionals | Health care professionals | |
| Environment of<br>Use | Intended to be used in a healthcare related environment by<br>healthcare providers. | Intended to be used in a healthcare related environment by<br>healthcare providers. | |
| Content | For informational purposes only and does not provide<br>professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. | For informational purposes only and does not provide<br>professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. | |
| Contraindications<br>and Use<br>Limitations | LifeStream Manager 4.0 is not intended for emergency use<br>or real-time monitoring.<br>LifeStream Manager 4.0 is not intended to be accessed or<br>used directly by patients | LifeStream is NOT an emergency medical response system.<br>LifeStream does NOT provide real-time, critical-care monitoring<br>of patient vital signs. Reports generated by LifeStream are NOT<br>intended to be used as a patient medical record or patient vital<br>sign reporting documentation. LifeStream does not analyze or<br>perform calculations on the data collected by the peripheral<br>devices. | |
| Regulation<br>Number &<br>Product Code | 870.1130, DXN, Class II | 870.2910, DRG, Class II<br>Subsequent/additional regulation numbers & codes<br>870.1130<br>DXN<br>880.2700<br>FRI<br>870.2700<br>DQA<br>862.1345<br>NBW<br>868.1860<br>BZH<br>864.7750<br>GJS<br>890.5050<br>NXB<br>880.6310<br>OUG<br>880.2910<br>FLL<br>870.2340 DPS | |
| | Hardware-Related Technological Characteristics | | |
| Hardware<br>Platform | Commercial PC<br>Computer/Processor: 1 GHz or faster x86- or x64-bit<br>processor<br>Memory: 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit); 2 gigabytes (GB)<br>RAM (64-bit)<br>Hard Disk: 1 gigabyte (GB) of disk space available<br>Display: 1024x768 or higher resolution monitor | Commercial PC<br>Computer/Processor: 1 GHz or faster x86- or x64-bit processor<br>Memory: 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit); 2 gigabytes (GB) RAM<br>(64-bit) or greater<br>Hard Disk: 1 gigabyte (GB) of disk space available<br>Display: 1024x768 or higher resolution monitor | |
| Predicate Device(s) | 510(k) Application | | |
| Feature/<br>Function | Central Station v4.0 branded LifeStream Manager 4.0;<br>K072272 | LifeStream Manager 5.0 | |
| | | Subject Device | |
| Hardware<br>Compliance/<br>Conformity<br>Standards | The medical device is software installed or accessed using<br>off-the-shelf PCs and not subject to EN60601-1-2. | The medical device is software accessed using off-the-shelf PCs<br>and not subject to IEC 60601-1 & 60601-1-2. | |
| Hardware Power<br>Supply | AC Mains or battery | AC Mains or battery | |
| | Software-Related Operating Environment / Principles / Technological Characteristics | | |
| Operating System | Operating System<br>Windows XP with all available Microsoft service packs<br>Windows Vista<br>Windows 7<br>NET Framework version 2.0<br>Web browser: Internet Explorer 9 | Operating System<br>Windows Vista<br>Windows 7<br>NET Framework version 2.0<br>Web browser: Internet Explorer 9 or higher | |
| Peripherals | Internet connection; mouse or compatible pointing device | Internet connection; mouse or compatible pointing device | |
| Programming<br>Language | C# | C# | |
| | Communications into LifeStream Database Server from the Patient Monitoring System | | |
| Transmission | POTS, Internet, SkyTel, PageNet | POTS, Internet | |
| Output Devices | Fax, Printer, email | Fax, Printer, email | |
| | Communications out of LifeStream Database Server to the Patient Monitoring System | | |
| Transmission | Web services ( | Web services | |
| Output Devices | Fax, Printer, email | Fax, Printer, email | |
| User Interface | LifeStream Windows Client | LifeStream Windows Client and LifeStream Web Client | |
| Database | Honeywell hosted Database service | Honeywell hosted Database service | |
| FDA Software<br>Level of Concern | Moderate | Moderate | |
| | Clinical Features of the Software | | |
| Patient Task<br>Screen | Alert Limits, Vitals Current Status, Demographics,<br>Equipment & Question Setup/Configuration, Patient<br>Information, Patient List, Vitals Tabular Trends, Patient<br>Messages | Alert Limits, Vitals Current Status, Demographics, Equipment &<br>Question Setup/Configuration, Patient Information, Patient List,<br>Vitals Tabular Trends, Questions graph, Patient Messages | |
| Organization<br>Screen | Care Providers, Diagnoses, Equipment List, Insurers,<br>Medications, Sites/Categories, System Configuration, Users | Care Providers, Diagnoses, Equipment List, Insurers,<br>Medications, Sites/Categories, System Configuration, Users | |
| Tools Screen | Change Password, System Log, User Settings | Change Password, System Log, User Settings | |
| System Screen | Logoff, Exit | Logoff, Exit | |
| Standard Patient<br>Data Displayed | Weight, Systolic, Diastolic, SpO2, Heart rate, Temperature,<br>Questions & Question responses | Weight, Systolic, Diastolic, SpO2, Heart rate, Temperature,<br>Questions & Question responses, Pain Answers | |
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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.