syngo.via View&GO is a software solution intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images. It can be used as a stand-alone device or together with a variety of cleared and unmodified syngo based software options. syngo.via View&GO supports interpretation and evaluation of examinations within healthcare institutions, for example, in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Cardiology environments. The system is not intended for the displaying of digital mammography images for diagnosis in the U.S.
Device Story
syngo.via View&GO is a standalone software-only medical device installed on standard IT hardware; used for viewing, manipulating, communicating, and storing medical images (CT, MR, NM, XA, US, DX). Operates as a reading workplace for clinicians; supports image processing including multiplanar reconstruction (MPR), intensity projections (MIP/MinIP), volume rendering (VRT), and anatomical registration. Features include automatic spine and rib labeling. Output consists of processed images and measurements for clinical interpretation. Does not perform automated diagnostic interpretation (CAD). Healthcare providers use the interface to prepare, read, and annotate images; annotations and measurements can be exported to third-party reporting tools via clipboard functionality. Benefits include streamlined image review and standardized visualization tools for diagnostic support.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data. Verification and validation testing confirmed software functionality, performance, and adherence to specifications. Risk analysis and cybersecurity controls implemented.
Technological Characteristics
Software-only device; runs on Microsoft Windows (7/10). Supports DICOM, TCP/IP. Imaging algorithms: MPR, MIP/MinIP, VRT, SSD, DRR, registration, region growing, spine/rib labeling. Connectivity: DICOM-compliant. Cybersecurity: user access control, audit trails, firewall, malware protection. Standards: NEMA PS 3.1-3.20, ISO 10918-1, ISO 15444-1, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, IEC 82304, IEC 62366-1, IEEE 333.2.1.
Indications for Use
Indicated for viewing, manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images in healthcare institutions (Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiology). Not for digital mammography diagnosis in the U.S.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A medical image management and processing system is a device that provides one or more capabilities relating to the review and digital processing of medical images for the purposes of interpretation by a trained practitioner of disease detection, diagnosis, or patient management. The software components may provide advanced or complex image processing functions for image manipulation, enhancement, or quantification that are intended for use in the interpretation and analysis of medical images. Advanced image manipulation functions may include image segmentation, multimodality image registration, or 3D visualization. Complex quantitative functions may include semi-automated measurements or time-series measurements.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls; voluntary standards—Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Std., Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) Std., Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Test Pattern).
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September 7, 2018
Siemens Healthcare GmbH % Alexander Schapovalov Responsible Third Party Reviewer TÜV SÜD America Inc. 1775 Old Highway 8 NEW BRIGHTON, MN 55112
Re: K182208
Trade/Device Name: syngo.via View&GO (Version VA10A) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: LLZ Dated: August 2, 2018 Received: August 15, 2018
Dear Alexander Schapovalov:
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. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K182208
Device Name syngo.via View&GO (Version VA10A)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
syngo.via View&GO is a software solution intended to be used for Viewing, communication, and storage of medical images. It can be used as a stand-alone device or together with a variety of cleared and unmodified syngo based software options.
syngo.via View&GO supports interpretation of examinations within healthcare institutions, for example, in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Cardiology environments. The system is not intended for the displaying of digital mammography images for diagnosis in the US.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
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# 510(k) Summary
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of SMDA 1990 and 21 CFR §807.92.
Date prepared: July 18, 2018
- 1. Submitter: Siemens Healthcare GmbH Henkestrasse 127 91052 Erlangen Germany
Establishment Registration Number: 3004977335
## 2. Contact Person:
Mr. Elango Alampalayam Rangappan Regulatory Affairs Manager Siemens Healthcare GmbH, Siemensstr. 1 91301 Forchheim Germany E-mail: ar.elango@siemens-healthineers.com Telephone: +49 (9191) 18-4429 Fax: +49 (9191) 18-4404
## 3. Device Name and Classification:
| Trade Name: | syngo.via View&GO (Version VA10A) |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------|
| Classification Name: | Picture Archiving and Communications System |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
| CFR Section: | 21 CFR §892.2050 |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | LLZ |
## 4. Legally Marketed Predicate Device:
| Trade Name: | syngo.via |
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| 510(k) Clearance: | K150843 |
| Clearance Date: | April 24, 2015 |
| Classification Name: | Picture Archiving and Communications System |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
| CFR Section: | 21 CFR §892.2050 |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Product Code: | LLZ |
| Recall Information: | This predicate device doesn't have any open<br>design related recalls. |
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## 5. Device Description:
Siemens Healthcare GmbH intends to market the Picture Archiving and Communications System, syngo.via View&GO, software version VA10A. This 510(k) submission describes several modifications to the previously cleared predicate device, syngo.via, software version VB10A.
syngo.via View&GO is a software only medical device, which is delivered by download to be installed on common IT hardware. This hardware has to fulfil the defined requirements. Any hardware platform that complies to the specified minimum hardware and software requirements and with successful installation verification and validation activities can be supported. The hardware itself is not seen as part of the medical device syngo.via View&GO and therefore not in the scope of this 510(k) submission.
syngo.via View&GO provides tools and features to cover the radiological tasks preparation for reading, reading images and support for reporting 4. syngo.via View&GO supports DICOM formatted images and objects.
syngo.via View&GO is a standalone viewing and reading workplace. This is capable of rendering the data from the connected modalities for the post processing activities. syngo.via View&GO provides the user interface for interactive image viewing and processing with a limited short term storage which can be interfaced with any Long term storage (e.g. PACS) via DICOM.
syngo.via View&GO is based on Microsoft Windows operating systems.
syngo.via View&GO supports various monitor setups and can be adapted to a range of image types by connecting different monitor types.
The subject device and the predicate device share fundamental scientific technology.
# 6. Indications For Use:
syngo.via View&GO is a software solution intended to be used for viewing, manipulation, communication, and storage of medical images. It can be used as a stand-alone device or together with a variety of cleared and unmodified syngo based software options.
syngo.via View&GO supports interpretation and evaluation of examinations within healthcare institutions, for example, in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Cardiology environments.
The system is not intended for the displaying of digital mammography images for diagnosis in the U.S.
<sup>14</sup> Support for reporting is provided in the clipboard functionality so that the image with measurements and annotations can be copied to any 3td party reporting tools.
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## 7. Summary of Similarities and Differences between the Subject Device and the Predicate Device:
The similarities and differences between the subject device in this premarket notification and the predicate device are summarized in the following comparison table:
| | Subject device<br>syngo.via View&GO VA10A | Predicate device<br>syngo.via VB10A | Comparison |
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| Intended use | syngo.via View&GO is a software solution in-<br>tended to be used for viewing, manipulation,<br>communication, and storage of medical images. | syngo.via is a software solution intended to be<br>used for viewing, manipulation, communica-<br>tion, and storage of medical images. | Same |
| | It can be used as a stand-alone device or togeth-<br>er with a variety of cleared and unmodified<br>syngo based software options. | It can be used as a stand-alone device or togeth-<br>er with a variety of cleared and unmodified<br>syngo based software options. | |
| | syngo.via View&GO supports interpretation<br>and evaluation of examinations within<br>healthcare institutions, for example, in Radiolo-<br>gy, Nuclear Medicine and Cardiology environ-<br>ments. | syngo.via supports interpretation and evaluation<br>of examinations within healthcare institutions,<br>for example, in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine<br>and Cardiology environments. | |
| | The system is not intended for the displaying of<br>digital mammography images for diagnosis in<br>the U.S. | The system is not intended for the displaying of<br>digital mammography images for diagnosis in<br>the U.S. | |
| | | | |
| Software archi-<br>tecture | Standalone workplace system that is logically<br>broken down to syngo.via View&GO subsys-<br>tems syngo modules. | Client-server architecture that is logically bro-<br>ken down to syngo.via subsystems syngo mod-<br>ules. | syngo.via<br>View&GO is a<br>standalone work-<br>place rather syn-<br>go.via is based on<br>Client-Server ar-<br>chitecture |
| Image commu-<br>nication | Standard network protocols like TCP/IP and<br>standard communication protocol DICOM. | Standard network protocols like TCP/IP and<br>standard communication protocol DICOM. Ad-<br>ditional fast image transfer protocol for use in-<br>side syngo.via between the client and server. | There is no inter-<br>nal communica-<br>tion as the subject<br>device is a<br>standalone soft-<br>ware system. |
| Imaging algo-<br>rithms | - Multiplanar reconstruction (MPR)<br>- Maximum and Minimum Intensity Projec-<br>tion (MIP/MinIP)<br>- Volume Rendering Technique (VRT) with<br>additional edge and surface enhancements<br>and control over rendering parameters<br>- Shaded Surface Display (SSD)<br>- Digitally Reconstructed Radiograph<br>- Editor functionality (e.g. ClipBox)<br>- Registration<br>- Anatomical registration<br>- Region growing<br>- Automatic Spine Labeling, also for ribs in CT<br>thorax scans 15 ("Rib labeling") | - Multiplanar reconstruction (MPR)<br>- Maximum and Minimum Intensity Projec-<br>tion (MIP/MinIP)<br>- Volume Rendering Technique (VRT) with<br>additional edge and surface enhancements<br>and control over rendering parameters<br>- Shaded Surface Display (SSD)<br>- Digitally Reconstructed Radiograph<br>- Editor functionality (e.g. ClipBox)<br>- Registration<br>- Anatomical registration<br>- Region growing<br>- Automatic Spine Labeling, also for ribs in CT<br>thorax scans 16 ("Rib labeling") | Same |
| Quantitative<br>algorithms | Distance and angle measurements | Distance and angle measurements | Same |
| Supported Im-<br>age Generating<br>Modalities | CT Image (Computed Tomography)<br>- MR Image (Magnetic Resonance)<br>- NM Image (Nuclear Medicine)<br>- XA Image (X-Ray Angiography)<br>- US Image (Ultrasound)<br>- DX Image (Digital Radiography)<br>- DICOM secondary capture objects | CT Image (Computed Tomography)<br>- MR Image (Magnetic Resonance)<br>- NM Image (Nuclear Medicine)<br>- XA Image (X-Ray Angiography)<br>- US Image (Ultrasound)<br>- DX Image (Digital Radiography)<br>- DICOM secondary capture objects | Same |
| Image data<br>Compression | Receive & Store:<br>Images are received and stored as received<br>without any change in the compression format.<br><br>Display:<br>Images are displayed as received without any<br>change in the compression.<br><br>Lossy compression images are displayed with<br>an indication to the user with the compression<br>ratio.<br><br>Export:<br>To DICOM Node: Images are sent as per the<br>DICOM negotiation. Uncompressed is pre-<br>ferred and lossy compression is not supported.<br>To Exchangeable media: Images exported as<br>stored in the local storage.<br><br>Supported Compressions for export: lossless<br>compression algorithms, JPEG, JPEG 2000<br>and RLE. | Receive & Store:<br>Images are received and stored as received<br>without any change in the compression format.<br><br>Display:<br>The images are displayed as received without<br>any change in the compression.<br><br>Lossy compression images are displayed with<br>an indication to the user with the compression<br>ratio.<br><br>Export:<br>To DICOM Node and Exchangeable media:<br>Images are sent as per the DICOM negotiation<br>and depending on Compression settings. Lossy<br>compression is not supported.<br><br>Supported Compressions for export: lossless<br>compression algorithms, JPEG, JPEG 2000 and<br>RLE. | syngo.via has the<br>option to config-<br>ure the Image<br>compression type<br>for export but<br>syngo.via<br>View&GO is not<br>having the option<br>to configure. |
| Operating systems | Workplace:<br>Microsoft Windows 7 – 64 bit SP1<br>Microsoft Windows 10 – 64 bit | Client:<br>Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows<br>Vista, or Microsoft Windows 7<br>Server:<br>Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | There is no sepa-<br>rate server in syn-<br>go.via View&GO. |
| Software functionality | Graphical user interface with reduced color<br>palette, clearer structure and text labels on<br>icons.<br>Online help system provided in terms of the<br>electronic user documents delivered as part of<br>the installation of the medical device.<br>Reporting functionality is not included in the<br>syngo.via View&GO however the support for<br>creation of reports with any 3rd party tool by<br>enabling clipboard functionality.<br>Patient browser with simplified search func-<br>tionality, clearer structure of search results, un-<br>limited search results, periodic updates of<br>search results.<br>Range pre-sets are not supported.<br>Suggested spine labels to be confirmed by user. | Graphical user interface with reduced color<br>palette, clearer structure and text labels on<br>icons.<br>Online help system with improved search, in-<br>dexing, filtering, library function, document<br>collections, and user-generated content.<br>Reporting with additional functionality to cre-<br>ate one page reports, insert snapshot images,<br>customize reports, and data export in various<br>formats.<br>Patient browser with simplified search func-<br>tionality, clearer structure of search results, un-<br>limited search results, periodic updates of<br>search results, image preview and flexible<br>floating patient browser window.<br>Supports anatomical range pre-sets, support for<br>spine ranges, and annotations as graphical<br>overlays.<br>Suggested spine labels to be confirmed by user,<br>and additional smart placement of labels, also<br>in inter-vertebra regions, support of 2D images, | syngo.via<br>View&GO is a<br>simplified version<br>of syngo.via<br>without the fol-<br>lowing key func-<br>tionalities which<br>are present in<br>syngo.via:<br>● Worklist han-<br>dling<br>● Task flow<br>● Reporting<br>● Findings Nav-<br>igator |
| | and additional smart placement of labels, also<br>in inter-vertebra regions, support of 2D images,<br>support of multi-series studies, and added sup-<br>port for rib labels.<br>Basic printing with paper is supported.<br><br>Configurable settings for image text.<br>Added textual and graphical annotations, im-<br>proved placement of measurement text, and<br>changed numbering of markers. | support of multi-series studies, and added sup-<br>port for rib labels.<br>Printing with additional options for rearranging<br>images, adding annotations, full/customized<br>image text, print size and orientation.<br><br>Configurable settings for image text.<br>Added textual and graphical annotations, im-<br>proved placement of measurement text, and<br>changed numbering of markers. | |
| Impact on Image Generating Devices | None.<br><i>syngo.via</i> View&GO is a pure post processing<br>software and there is no influence on the image<br>generating devices. | None<br><i>syngo.via</i> is a pure post processing software<br>and no influence on the image generating de-<br>vices. | NA as both the<br>devices doesn't<br>impact the Image<br>generating devices. |
| CAD Functionalities | None.<br>No automated diagnostic interpretation capa-<br>bilities like CAD are included. All image data<br>are to be interpreted by trained personnel. | None.<br>No automated diagnostic interpretation capa-<br>bilities like CAD are included. All image data<br>are to be interpreted by trained personnel. | NA as both the<br>devices doesn't<br>support any CAD<br>functionalities. |
| Software self-test / checks | Intimate the user in case the data transfer is in-<br>terrupted to the connected DICOM node.<br><br>Hardware / Operating system compatibility<br>check during Installation. | Indicates the user in case that data coming<br>from an interface cannot be assigned to a task<br>flow to assign it manually.<br><br>In case of a data mismatch due to incorrect or | Additional checks<br>are there in <i>syngo.via</i> as <i>syn-<br/>go.via</i> has the ad-<br>ditional function- |
| | Medical device validation supports the end us-<br>er to qualify their system for the clinical use. | inconsistent use of DICOM rules the adminis-<br>trator can change the data transfer protocol and<br>patient identification rules. | alities like work-<br>flow handling,<br>task flow, report-<br>ing. |
| Cyber Securi-<br>ty | - User access control<br>- Audit trails<br>- Documentation of system security infor-<br>mation, Network traffic & Firewall control<br>- Support of virus / malware protection. | - User access control<br>- Audit trails<br>- Documentation of system security infor-<br>mation, Network traffic & Firewall control<br>- Support of virus / malware protection.<br>- System Hardening | syngo.via<br>View&GO<br>doesn't provide<br>the extensive sys-<br>tem hardening<br>which is provided<br>by syngo.via. |
| Hardware | Hardware is not understood as part of the med-<br>ical device, but needs to comply with the min-<br>imum requirements as specified by syngo.via<br>View&GO. | Hardware is not understood as part of the med-<br>ical device, but needs to comply with the min-<br>imum requirements as specified by syngo.via. | Same |
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<sup>15</sup> Rib Labeling as a functionality was already covered by a 510(k) clearance with device SYNGO, CT BONE READING, K123584.
<sup>16</sup> Rib Labeling as a functionality was already covered by a 510(k) clearance with device SYNGO, CT BONE READING, K123584.
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## 8. Non-clinical Performance Testing:
Non-clinical tests were conducted for the device syngo.via View&GO during product development. The modifications described in this Premarket Notification were supported with verification and validation testing.
Siemens Healthcare GmbH claims conformance to the following standards:
- NEMA PS 3.1 3.20 (2016), Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine (DI--COM)
- ISO IEC 10918-1:1994 + Technical Corrigendum 1:2005 (JPEG) -
- ISO/IEC 15444-1:2016 (JPEG 2000) -
- ISO 14971:2007 -
- IEC 62304:2006-05+AMD1:2015-06 -
- IEC 82304:2016-10 -
- -IEC 62366-1:2015-02
- IEEE 333.2.1-2015 -
## Software Verification and Validation:
Software documentation for a Moderate Level of Concern software per FDA's Guidance Document "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices" issued on May 11, 2005 is also included as part of this submission. The performance data demonstrates continued conformance with special controls for medical devices containing software. Non-clinical tests were conducted on the device syngo.via View&GO during product development.
The Risk Analysis was completed and risk control implemented to mitigate identified hazards. The testing results support that all the software specifications have met the acceptance criteria. Testing for verification and validation for the device was found acceptable to support the claims of substantial equivalence.
Siemens Healthcare GmbH conforms to the Cybersecurity requirements by implementing a process of preventing unauthorized access, modifications, misuse or denial of use, or the unauthorized use of information that is stored, accessed, or transferred from a medical device to an external recipient. Contained in Section B of this submission are our cybersecurity considerations as they relate to the device syngo.via View&GO.
#### Summary:
Performance tests were conducted to test the functionality of the device syngo.via View&GO. These tests have been performed to assess the functionality of the subject device. Results of all conducted testing were found acceptable in supporting the claim of substantial equivalence.
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## 9. Safety and Effectiveness Information:
Software specifications, design descriptions, hazard analysis, and labeling information are submitted in support of this premarket notification. The device labeling contains instructions for use with cautions to provide for safe and effective use of the device.
The results of the hazard analysis combined with the appropriate preventive measures taken indicate the device is of moderate level of concern, as per the Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices (May 11, 2005).
## 10. Conclusion as to Substantial Equivalence:
The predicate device was cleared based on non-clinical supportive information. The comparison of technological characteristics, device hazards, non-clinical performance data, and software validation data demonstrates that the subject device performs comparably to and is as safe and effective as the predicate device that is currently marketed for the same intended use.
In summary, we are of the opinion that the subject device syngo.via View&GO, software version VA10A, does not introduce any new significant potential safety risks and is substantially equivalent to and performs as well as the predicate device.
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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.