K163252 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · MUE · Jan 10, 2017 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K163252
Device Name
Mammomat Fusion with Stereotactic Biopsy
Applicant
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product Code
MUE · Radiology
Decision Date
Jan 10, 2017
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1715
Device Class
Class 2
Indications for Use
The Mammomat Fusion system generates digital mammographic images that can be used for screening, diagnosis and stereotactic biopsies of the breast under supervision of medical professionals. The Mammomat Fusion system is intended to be used in the same clinical applications as traditional film-screen mammography systems. The Mammomat Fusion system may also be used for additional diagnostic workup of the breast.
Device Story
Floor-mounted full-field digital mammography system; used for screening, diagnosis, and stereotactic biopsies. Input: X-ray images of breast tissue. Operation: System uses swivel arm (±15°) to acquire images in at least two planes; workstation software calculates target lesion coordinates in 3D space. Output: Digital mammographic images and motorized needle guidance to pre-set coordinates for tissue biopsy. Used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals. Output assists clinicians in localizing lesions for biopsy; benefits include precise tissue sampling for pathological examination. Includes safety features like face shields and automated movement blocking upon error detection.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data presented. Bench tests verified targeting accuracy (±1 mm in X, Y, Z axes), biopsy volume limits, and software-controlled needle guidance functionality.
Technological Characteristics
Floor-mounted X-ray system; 5 kW generator; Tungsten X-ray tube; 23 cm x 30 cm a-Si/CsI detector (83 µm pixel size). Features reciprocating 5:1 grid, automatic collimation, and AEC. Connectivity via DICOM (Send, Print, Query/Retrieve, Worklist, Dose SR). Software runs on Windows 7. Complies with IEC 60601-1, IEC 60601-1-2, IEC 60601-1-3, IEC 60601-2-45, and IEC 62304.
Indications for Use
Indicated for screening, diagnosis, and stereotactic biopsies of the breast in patients requiring mammographic imaging, under the supervision of medical professionals.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A full-field digital mammography system is a device intended to produce planar digital x-ray images of the entire breast. This generic type of device may include digital mammography acquisition software, full-field digital image receptor, acquisition workstation, automatic exposure control, image processing and reconstruction programs, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). The special control for the device is FDA's guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Full-Field Digital Mammography System.”*See* § 892.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
January 10, 2017
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. % Ms. Denise Adams Regulatory Affairs Specialist 40 Liberty Boulevard, Mail Code 65-1A MALVERN PA 19355
Re: K163252
Trade/Device Name: Mammomat Fusion with Stereotactic Biopsv Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1715 Regulation Name: Full-field digital mammography system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: MUE Dated: November 17, 2016 Received: November 18, 2016
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
K163252
Device Name Mammomat Fusion with Stereotactic Biopsy
Indications for Use (Describe)
The Mammomat Fusion system generates digital mammographic images that can be used for screening, diagnosis and stereotactic biopsies of the breast under supervision of medical professionals. The Mammomat Fusion system is intended to be used in the same clinical applications as traditional film-screen mammography systems. The Mammomat Fusion system may also be used for additional diagnostic workup of the breast.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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| <span style="font-size: 12pt;">☐</span> Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) |
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# 510(k) Summary: Mammomat Fusion with Stereotactic Biopsy
Company: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 40 Liberty Boulevard Malvern, PA 19355
Date Prepared: January 10, 2017
This 510(k) summary of safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR § 807.92.
### 1. General Information:
Importer / Distributor: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 40 Liberty Boulevard Malvern, PA 19355
Establishment Registration Number: 2240869
Manufacturing Site: Siemens Healthcare GmbH Siemensstr. 1
91301 Forchheim Germany Establishment Registration Number:
3004977335
### 2. Contact:
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Denise Adams, RAC Regulatory Affairs Specialist 40 Liberty Boulevard Mail Code: 65-1A Malvern, PA 19355-9998, USA Phone: +1.610.448.6139 Mobile: +1.610.944.4686 adams.denise@siemens.com
#### 3. Device Name and Classification:
| Trade Name: | Mammomat Fusion with Stereotactic Biopsy |
|-------------------------|----------------------------------------------|
| Device: | Full Field Digital Mammographic X-Ray system |
| Reg. Medical Specialty: | Radiology |
| Review Panel: | Radiology |
| Product Code: | MUE |
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
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| Submission Type: | Traditional 510(k) |
|--------------------|--------------------|
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.1715 |
| Device Class: | 2 |
## 4. Legally Marketed Predicate Devices:
| Primary predicate | |
|-------------------------|----------------------------------------------|
| Trade Name: | Mammomat Inspiration |
| Device: | Full Field Digital Mammographic X-Ray system |
| Reg. Medical Specialty: | Radiology |
| Review Panel: | Radiology |
| Product Code: | MUE |
| Submission Type: | 510(k) (K122286, 02/22/2013) |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.1715 |
| Device Class: | 2 |
| Reference predicate | |
| Trade Name: | Mammomat Fusion |
| Device: | Full Field Digital Mammographic X-Ray system |
| Reg. Medical Specialty: | Radiology |
| Review Panel: | Radiology |
| Product Code: | MUE |
| Submission Type: | 510(k) (K151645, 09/14/2015) |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.1715 |
| Device Class: | |
# 5. Device Description:
Mammomat Fusion is a floor-mounted full field digital mammography system for screening and diagnostic procedures on standing, seated or recumbent patients.
The stereotactic biopsy accessory uses a computer and imaging performed in at least two planes to localize a target lesion (such as a tumor or micro calcifications in the breast) in three-dimensional space and guide the removal of tissue for examination by a pathologist under a microscope.
The biopsy is attached to the Mammomat Fusion examination stand and comprises a control panel for automatic motorized movement of the needle holder to the pre-set position. There are special biopsy compression plates as well as a face shield to protect the patient from movements of the swivel arm.
The display and control of the biopsy unit are performed via the workstation. Biopsy examinations can be executed with vertical and horizontal needle guidance. For stereo exposures the swivel arm of the Mammomat Fusion is tilted ± 15° to both sides.
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## 6. Indication for Use:
The Mammomat Fusion system generates digital mammographic images that can be used for screening, diagnosis and stereotactic biopsies of the breast under supervision of medical professionals. The Mammomat Fusion system is intended to be used in the same clinical applications as traditional film-screen mammography systems. The Mammomat Fusion system may also be used for additional diagnostic workup of the breast.
## 7. Substantial Equivalence:
The Siemens Mammomat Fusion with Stereotactic Biopsy is substantially equivalent to the commercially available Siemens Mammomat Inspiration (primary predicate) (K122286) and Mammomat Fusion (reference predicate) (K151645).
The Mammomat Fusion with Stereotactic Biopsy is the same system as the reference predicate the Mammomat Fusion with the exception of the biopsy feature. The stereotactic biopsy accessory is identical to the stereotactic biopsy accessory used with the primary predicate the Mammomat Inspiration.
| Attributes | Subject device<br>Mammomat Fusion with<br>Stereotactic Biopsy | Primary predicate<br>K122286<br>Mammomat Inspiration | Remarks |
|------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------|
| Stereotactic Biopsy Option | | | |
| Indications for<br>Use | The Mammomat Fusion system<br>generates digital mammographic<br>images that can be used for<br>screening and diagnosis, and<br>stereotactic biopsies of the breast<br>under supervision of medical<br>professionals. The Mammomat<br>Fusion system is intended to be<br>used in the same clinical<br>applications as traditional film-<br>screen mammography systems.<br>The Mammomat Fusion system<br>may also be used for additional<br>diagnostic workup of the breast. | The Mammomat Inspiration system<br>is intended for mammography<br>exams, screening, diagnosis, and<br>stereotactic biopsies under the<br>supervision of medical<br>professionals.<br>Mammographic images can be<br>interpreted by either hard copy film<br>or soft copy workstation. | Same for<br>biopsy |
| Hardware | Biopsy unit slides onto object<br>table | Biopsy unit slides onto object<br>table | Same |
| Patient<br>positioning | Stereotactic biopsy can be<br>performed on seated and<br>recumbent patients | Stereotactic biopsy can be<br>performed on seated and<br>recumbent patients | Same |
| Accuracy | +/-1 mm in X, Y and Z axis | +/-1 mm in X, Y and Z axis | Same |
| Biopsy volume<br>(vertical needle<br>guidance) | 50 mm x 40 mm x 110 mm (2" x<br>1.6" x 4.3") | 50 mm x 40 mm x 110 mm (2" x<br>1.6" x 4.3") | Same |
| Biopsy volume | 50 mm x 40 mm x 60 mm (2" x | 50 mm x 40 mm x 60 mm (2" x | Same |
### Table 1: Comparison of the Subiect to the Primary Predicate
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| Attributes | Subject device<br>Mammomat Fusion with<br>Stereotactic Biopsy | Primary predicate<br>K122286<br>Mammomat Inspiration | Remarks |
|-------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------|
| (lateral needle<br>guidance) | 1.6" x 2.4" | 1.6" x 2.4" | |
| Tube swivel<br>range in stereo<br>mode | -15° and + 15° | -15° and + 15° | Same |
| Biopsy<br>compression<br>plate with<br>window | 96 mm x 100 mm (3.8" x 3.9")<br>(window size 52 mm x 42 mm<br>(2" x 1.7"), vertical needle<br>guidance | 96 mm x 100 mm (3.8" x 3.9")<br>(window size 52 mm x 42 mm<br>(2" x 1.7"), vertical needle<br>guidance | Same |
| Biopsy<br>compression<br>plate without<br>window | 96 mm x 100 mm (3.8" x 3.9")<br>(lateral needle guidance) | 96 mm x 100 mm (3.8" x 3.9")<br>(lateral needle guidance) | Same |
| Software controlled functions for stereotactic biopsy | | | |
| Workflow | Automated workflow | Automated workflow | Same |
| Image<br>processing | OpView, the image impression<br>for biopsy images and<br>screening/diagnostic images is<br>identical | OpView, the image impression for<br>biopsy images and<br>screening/diagnostic images is<br>identical | Same |
# Table 2: Comparison of the Subject to the Reference Predicate
| Attributes | Subject device<br>Mammomat Fusion with<br>Stereotactic Biopsy | Reference predicate<br>K151645 Mammomat Fusion | Remarks |
|-------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| Indications for<br>use | The Mammomat Fusion system<br>generates digital mammographic<br>images that can be used for<br>screening and diagnosis, and<br>stereotactic biopsies of the breast<br>under supervision of medical<br>professionals. The Mammomat<br>Fusion system is intended to be<br>used in the same clinical<br>applications as traditional film-<br>screen mammography systems.<br>The Mammomat Fusion system<br>may also be used for additional<br>diagnostic workup of the breast. | The Mammomat Fusion system<br>generates digital mammographic<br>images that can be used for<br>screening and diagnosis of the<br>breast under supervision of<br>medical professionals. The<br>Mammomat Fusion system is<br>intended to be used in the same<br>clinical applications as traditional<br>film-screen mammography<br>systems. The Mammomat Fusion<br>system may also be used for<br>additional diagnostic workup of<br>the breast. | Same except<br>for biopsy |
| System configuration | | | |
| X-ray Stand | Floor mounted X-ray system | Floor mounted X-ray system | Same |
| X-ray | 5 kW | 5 kW | Same |
| Generator | 30kV, 1s | 30kV, 1s | Same |
| X-ray Tube | Same tube but only Tungsten is<br>used | Same tube but only Tungsten is<br>used | Same |
| Attributes | Subject device<br>Mammomat Fusion with<br>Stereotactic Biopsy | Reference predicate<br>K151645 Mammomat Fusion | Remarks |
| Beam Limiting<br>Device | Automatic for all sizes | Automatic for all sizes | Same |
| Compression<br>unit | Automatic and manual operation | Automatic and manual operation | Same |
| Object table | Carbon fiber mammography<br>support system | Carbon fiber mammography<br>support system | Same |
| Grid | Reciprocating 5:1 ratio | Reciprocating 5:1 ratio | Same |
| Magnification<br>table | Magnification 1.5 and 1.8 | Magnification 1.5 | Adding 1.8<br>table |
| Biopsy unit | Yes | No | Reason for<br>510(k) |
| Power<br>requirements | 208V, 220V, 230V, 240V,<br>277V, ± 10%, single-phase<br>208V, 220V, 230V, 240V,<br>277V, ± 10%, two-phase,<br>50/60 Hz | 208V, 220V, 230V, 240V,<br>277V, ± 10%, single-phase<br>208V, 220V, 230V, 240V,<br>277V, ± 10%, two-phase, 50/60<br>Hz | Same |
| Monitor/<br>Display | 19" and 21" TFT display | 19" and 21" TFT display | Same |
| | | | |
| Software controlled functions | | | |
| AEC Calculation | AEC calculation is done in the | AEC calculation is done in the | Same |
| Calculation | acquisition workstation | acquisition workstation | |
| Detector<br>Controller<br>Software | detector controller software | detector controller software for | Same |
| Software | for PaxScan 3023M detector | PaxScan 3023M detector | |
| Operating<br>System | Windows 7 | Windows 7 | Same |
| Network<br>Interfaces<br>DICOM Send | Yes | Yes | Same |
| DICOM Print | Yes | Yes | Same |
| DICOM Query<br>/ Retrieve | Yes | Yes | Same |
| DICOM<br>Get work list /<br>MPPS | Yes | Yes | Same |
| DICOM Dose<br>Structured<br>Report | Yes | Yes | Same |
| Detector | | | |
| Detector<br>manufacturer | Varian | Varian | Same |
| Detector TFT | Cesium Iodide (Csl) and<br>amorphous Silicon (a-Si) | Cesium Iodide (Csl) and<br>amorphous Silicon (a-Si) | Same |
| Detector size | 23 cm x 30 cm | 23 cm x 30 cm | Same |
| Attributes | Subject device<br>Mammomat Fusion with<br>Stereotactic Biopsy | Reference predicate<br>K151645 Mammomat Fusion | Remarks |
| Array size | 2790 x 3580 | 2790 x 3580 | Same |
| Pixel size | 83 um x 83 um | 83 um x 83 um | Same |
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The Mammomat Fusion with Stereotactic Biopsy has the same intended use, fundamental scientific technology and performance characteristics as the predicates. Documentation is provided to support a claim of substantial equivalence to Siemens' predicate devices the Mammomat Inspiration and the Mammomat Fusion (K122286 and K151645).
# 8. Summary of Technological Characteristics of the Subject Device as Compared with the Predicate Devices:
Mammomat Fusion with Stereotactic Biopsy is based on the same mechanical stand as the primary. X-ray generation and control are the same. The Collimator, Compression unit and AEC technology are the same. The image processing algorithms are identical to those of the predicates. Mammomat Fusion with Stereotactic Biopsy will now feature the same biopsy accessory as the primary predicate Mammomat Inspiration.
# 9. Summary of Non-Clinical Tests:
The Siemens Mammomat Fusion with Stereotactic Biopsy was tested and complies with the voluntary standards listed in the table below:
# Table 3: Conformance to Standards
Reference Number, Date and Title of Standard
AAMI ANSI, ES 60601-1: 2005 /( R ) 2012, Medical electrical equipment -- Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
IEC 60601-1-2: 2007. Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests
IEC 60601-1-3 2008 + A1: 2013 Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-3: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance - Collateral Standard: Radiation protection in diagnostic X-ray equipment
IEC 62366: 2007, Medical devices - Application of usability engineering to medical devices
ISO 14971:2012, Medical devices - application of risk management to medical devices
IEC 62304: 2006, Medical device software - Software life cycle processes
ISO 10993-1:2009, Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
IEC 60601-2-28: 2010. Medical electrical equipment - Part 2: Particular requirements for the safety of X-ray source assemblies and X-ray tube assemblies for medical diagnosis -Ed. 1.0
IEC 61223-3-2:2007, Evaluation and routine testing in medical imaging departments -
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# Healthcare
Reference Number, Date and Title of Standard
Part 3-2: Acceptance tests - Imaging performance of mammographic X-ray equipment
IEC 60601-2-45: 2011, Medical electrical equipment - Part 2-45: Particular requirements for the basic safety and essential performance of mammographic X-ray equipment and mammographic stereotactic devices
NEMA PS 3.1 - 3.20: 2016, Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Set
IEC 60336: 2005, Medical electrical equipment - X-ray tube assemblies for medical diagnosis - Characteristics of focal spots
In addition, the following bench tests were also conducted and passed:
| Test | Objective | Test Method | Acceptance Criteria | Results | | | | |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Targeting<br>accuracy | Ensure<br>accuracy<br>of the<br>biopsy<br>device | Remove plastic tray, attach<br>phantom and compress manually. | The needle<br>tip must be<br>no more<br>than +/-1<br>mm in x, y,<br>z direction<br>from the<br>selected<br>target point. | Within 1<br>mm of<br>target | | | | |
| | | Take a scout exposure and a stereo<br>pair and check reference points. | | | | | | |
| | | Set an accurate target mark then<br>select needle. Select target mark | | | | | | |
| | | with corresponding needle and<br>needle holder. Transmit the target | | | | | | |
| | | mark to the biopsy unit. Mount the | | | | | | |
| | | calibration needle and check the | | | | | | |
| | | needle tip position of the | | | | | | |
| | | calibration needle. | | | | | | |
| | | Biopsy<br>needle | | | Correct<br>biopsy<br>needle<br>will be<br>used | Position biopsy phantom on object<br>table and compress. Acquire scout | A message<br>will appear<br>that the<br>target<br>cannot be<br>reached<br>with this<br>needle and<br>an<br>appropriate<br>needle<br>length is<br>suggested. | The<br>message<br>was<br>received<br>that the<br>target<br>could not<br>be reached<br>with that<br>needle and<br>an<br>appropriate<br>needle<br>length was<br>suggested. |
| | | | | | | and check that target for biopsy is | | |
| | | | | | | within the possible biopsy volume. | | |
| | | | | | | Acquire stereo pair and check and | | |
| | | | | | | adapt reference marks if | | |
| applicable. Set target in both | | | | | | | | |
| stereo images and select | | | | | | | | |
| calibration needle. Check that | | | | | | | | |
| target coordinates and calculated | | | | | | | | |
| distance between needle tip and | | | | | | | | |
| biopsy table are displayed. Set<br>further target at the border of the<br>biopsy volume. Select a needle<br>that won't reach the target. | | | | | | | | |
# Table 4: Summary of Bench Tests
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# Healthcare
The following quality assurance measures were applied to the development of the system:
- Risk Analysis
- Requirement Specification Reviews
- Design Reviews
- Integration testing (System verification)
General Safety and Effectiveness Concerns:
Instructions for use are included within the device labeling, and the information provided will enable the user to operate the device in a safe and effective manner. Several safety features including visual and audible warnings are incorporated into the system design. In addition the Mammomat Fusion with Stereotactic Biopsy is continually monitored and if an error occurs the system functions will be blocked and an error message will be displayed.
Furthermore the operators are health care professionals familiar with and responsible for the X-ray examinations to be performed. To minimize electrical, mechanical and radiation hazards. Siemens adheres to recognized and established industry practice and all equipment is subject to final performance testing.
# 10. Conclusion as to Substantial Equivalence:
The Mammomat Fusion with Stereotactic Biopsy has the same intended use, fundamental scientific technology and performance characteristics as the predicate devices. Therefore the Mammomat Fusion with Stereotactic Biopsy is substantially equivalent to the primary predicate the Mammomat Inspiration and the reference predicate the Mammomat Fusion.
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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.