K222361 · Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · JAK · Oct 20, 2022 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K222361
Device Name
AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal)
Applicant
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
Product Code
JAK · Radiology
Decision Date
Oct 20, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.1750
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
AI/ML, Software as a Medical Device
AI Performance
Output
Algorithm
Acceptance
Observed
Dev DS
Dev Readers
Test DS
Test Readers
Vertebrae segmentation
Deep learning image to image network for 3D segmentation
Ratio of cases that are mislabeled or missing measurements < 10%
Failure Rate of 8.6%
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140 Chest CTs (1,553 thoracic vertebrae)
4 (board-certified radiologists)
Vertebral height measurement
Deep learning image to image network for 3D segmentation
For slice thickness <= 1.0 mm, difference within LoA for >= 95% of cases; for slice thickness > 1.0 mm, difference within LoA for >= 85% of cases
For slice thickness <= 1.0 mm, 95.5%; for slice thickness > 1.0 mm, 92.6%
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140 Chest CTs (1,553 thoracic vertebrae)
4 (board-certified radiologists)
Indications for Use
AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) is an image processing software that provides quantitative andysis from previously acquired Computed Tomography DICOM images to support radiologists and physicians from emergency medicine, specialty care, urgent care, and general practice in the evaluation and assessment of musculoskeletal disease. It provides the following functionality: - Segmentation of vertebras - Labelling of vertebras - Measurements of heights in each vertebra and indication if they are critically different - Measurement of mean Hounsfield value in volume of interest within vertebra. Only DICOM images of adult patients are considered to be valid input.
Device Story
AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) is image processing software; inputs are previously acquired adult CT DICOM images. Device uses deep learning algorithms to perform 3D segmentation and labeling of vertebrae; calculates vertebral heights and mean Hounsfield units (HU); identifies critical height differences. Operates via cloud or on-premise edge deployment within customer network; integrated with teamplay digital health platform. Results are presented to radiologists/physicians as quantitative, structured, and text reports (DICOM secondary capture/TID 1500). Output assists clinicians in musculoskeletal disease assessment; enhances workflow efficiency by automating measurements. System supports remote monitoring and maintenance.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performance validated on 140 chest CTs (1,553 thoracic vertebrae) from diverse manufacturers (GE, Philips, Siemens, Toshiba). Primary endpoints: segmentation accuracy, vertebral labeling, and height/density measurement consistency. Results: 8.6% failure rate for labeling/missing measurements; inter-reader variability for height measurements within LoA for 95.5% of cases (slice thickness ≤1.0mm) and 92.6% (slice thickness >1.0mm). Sub-group analysis showed performance equal or superior to predicate.
Technological Characteristics
Software-only device; deep learning image-to-image network for 3D segmentation. Connectivity: Cloud and on-premise edge deployment; DICOM-compliant. Standards: IEC 62366-1 (usability), ISO 14971 (risk management), AAMI/ANSI/IEC 62304 (software lifecycle), IEC 82304-1 (health software safety).
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients undergoing CT imaging to support radiologists and physicians in emergency, specialty, urgent, and general practice settings for the evaluation and assessment of musculoskeletal disease.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A computed tomography x-ray system is a diagnostic x-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
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October 20, 2022
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. % Kira Kuzmenchuk Regulatory Affairs Manager 40 Liberty Blvd. MALVERN PA 19355
Re: K222361
Trade/Device Name: AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1750 Regulation Name: Computed Tomography X-Ray System Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: JAK Dated: October 4, 2022 Received: October 12, 2022
Dear Kira Kuzmenchuk:
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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Sincerely,
Laurel Burk, Ph.D. Assistant Director Diagnostic X-Ray Systems Team DHT8B: Division of Imaging Devices and Electronic Products OHT8: Office of Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K222361
Device Name AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal)
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) is an image processing software that provides quantitative andysis from previously acquired Computed Tomography DICOM images to support radiologists and physicians from emergency medicine, specialty care, urgent care, and general practice in the evaluation and assessment of musculoskeletal disease.
It provides the following functionality:
- · Segmentation of vertebras
- · Labelling of vertebras
- · Measurements of heights in each vertebra and indication if they are critically different
- · Measurement of mean Hounsfield value in volume of interest within vertebra.
Only DICOM images of adult patients are considered to be valid input.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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K222361
SIEMENS Healthineers
# 510(k) SUMMARY FOR AI-RAD COMPANION (Musculoskeletal) SW version VA20
Submitted by: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 40 Liberty Boulevard Malvern, PA 19355 Date Prepared: October 20, 2022
This summary of 510(k) safety and effectiveness information is being submitted in accordance with the requirements of Safe Medical Devices Act of 1990 and 21 CFR §807.92.
### 1. Submitter
| Importer/Distributor | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.<br>40 Liberty Boulevard<br>Malvern, PA 19355<br>Mail Code: 65-1A<br>Registration Number: 2240869 |
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| Manufacturing Site | Siemens Healthcare GmbH<br>Henkestrasse 127<br>Erlangen, Germany 91052<br>Registration Number: 3002808157 |
### 2. Contact Person
Kira Kuzmenchuk Regulatory Affairs Specialist Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 40 Liberty Boulevard Malvern, PA 19335 Email: Kira.Kuzmenchuk@siemens-healthineers.com Phone: (484) 901-9471
## 3. Device Name and Classification
| Product Name: | AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) |
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| Trade Name: | AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) |
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Classification Name: Classification Panel: CFR Section: Device Class: Product Code:
Computed Tomography X-Ray System Radiology 21 CFR §892.1750 Class II JAK
## 4. Predicate Device
| Product Name: | AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) |
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| Propriety Trade Name: | AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) |
| 510(k) Number: | K193267 |
| Clearance Date: | March 16, 2020 |
| Classification Name: | Computed Tomography X-Ray System |
| Classification Panel: | Radiology |
| CFR Section: | 21 CFR §892.1750 |
| Device Class: | Class II |
| Primary Product Code: | JAK |
| Recall Information: | N/A |
## 5. Indications for Use
AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) is an image processing software that provides quantitative and qualitative analysis from previously acquired Computed Tomography DICOM images to support radiologists and physicians from emergency medicine, specialty care, urgent care, and general practice in the evaluation and assessment of musculoskeletal disease.
It provides the following functionality:
- Segmentation of vertebras
- Labelling of vertebras ●
- Measurements of heights in each vertebra and indication if they are critically different
- Measurement of mean Hounsfield value in volume of interest within vertebra. ●
Only DICOM images of adult patients are considered to be valid input.
## 6. Device Description
AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) SW version VA20 is an enhancement to the previously cleared device AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) K193267 that utilizes deep learning algorithms to provide quantitative and qualitative analysis to computed tomography DICOM images to support qualified clinicians in the evaluation and assessment of the spine.
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As an update to the previously cleared device, the following modifications have been made:
- Enhanced AI Algorithm The vertebrae segmentation accuracy has been improved through retraining the algorithm.
- DICOM Reports
The reports generated out of the system have been enhanced to support both human and machine-readable formats. Additionally, an update version of the system changed the DICOM structured report format to TID 1500 for applicable content.
- Architecture Enhancement for on premise Edge deployment The system supports the existing cloud deployment as well as an on premise "edge" deployment. The system remains hosted in the teamplay digital health platform and remains driven by the AI-Rad Companion Engine. Now the edge deployment implies that the processing of clinical data and the generation of results can be performed onpremises within the customer network. The edge system is fully connected to the cloud for monitoring and maintenance of the system from remote.
## 7. Substantially Equivalent (SE) And Technological Characteristics
The intended use of the predicate device and the subject device are equivalent. The subject device, AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) VA20 is substantially equivalent with regard to the intended use and technical characteristics compared to the predicate device, AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) (K193267), with respect to the software features, functionalities, and core algorithms. The additional features, enhancements and improvements provided in AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) VA20 increase the usability and reduce the complexity of the imaging workflow for the clinical user.
The risk analysis and non-clinical data support that both devices perform equivalently and do not raise different questions of the safety and effectiveness.
| Feature | Subject Device<br>AI-Rad Companion<br>(Musculoskeletal)<br>VA20 | Predicate Device<br>AI-Rad Companion<br>(Musculoskeletal)<br>(K193267) |
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| Modality | CT | CT |
| Detection of<br>Vertebrae | Detection of Vertebras | Detection of Vertebras |
| Labeling of<br>Vertebrae | Labeling of Vertebras | Labeling of Vertebras |
| Segmentation<br>of Vertebrae | Deep learning based segmentation of<br>vertebras | Deep learning based segmentation of<br>vertebras |
The comparison between the above referenced predicate device are listed at a high-level in the following table.
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| Measurement<br>of Heights | Distance measurements based on<br>segmentation results and comparison<br>with neighboring measurements | Distance measurements based on<br>segmentation results and comparison<br>with neighboring measurements |
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| Measurement<br>of<br>Hounsfield<br>(HU) Values | HU measurements based on<br>segmentation results | HU measurements based on<br>segmentation results |
| Algorithm | Deep learning image to image<br>network for 3D segmentation | Deep learning image to image<br>network for 3D segmentation |
| Deployment | Cloud and on-premise deployment | Cloud deployment |
| Reports | Quantitative, Structured and Text<br>reports with DICOM secondary<br>capture & TID 1500 in both human<br>and machine readable formats. | Quantitative, Structured and Text<br>reports with DICOM secondary<br>capture images |
Table 1: Technological Comparisons
The conclusions from all verification and validation data suggest that these enhancements are equivalent with respect to safety and effectiveness of the predicate device. These modifications do not change the intended use of the product. Siemens is of the opinion that AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) VA20 is substantially equivalent to the currently marketed device, AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) (K193267).
### 8. Nonclinical Tests
Non-clinical tests were conducted to test the functionality of AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal). Software validation and bench testing have been conducted to assess the performance claims as well as the claim of substantial equivalence to the predicate device.
AI-Rad Companion has been tested to meet the requirements of conformity to multiple industry standards. Non-clinical performance testing demonstrates that AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) complies with the FDA guidance document, "Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software Contained in Medical Devices" (May 11, 2005) as well as with the following voluntary FDA recognized Consensus Standards listed in Table 2.
| Recognition<br>Number | Product<br>Area | Title of Standard | Reference<br>Number and<br>Date | Standards<br>Development<br>Organization |
|-----------------------|-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| 5-114 | General | Medical Devices – Application<br>of usability engineering to<br>medical devices [including<br>Corrigendum 1 (2016)] | 62366-1: 2015-<br>02 | IEC |
| 5-125 | General | Medical Devices – application<br>of risk management to<br>medical devices | 14971:2007 | ISO |
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| 13-79 | Software/<br>Informatics | Medical device software –<br>software life cycle processes<br>[Including Amendment 1<br>(2016)] | 62304:<br>2006/A1:2016 | AAMI<br>ANSI<br>IEC |
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| 12-300 | Radiology | Digital Imaging and<br>Communications in Medicine<br>(DICOM) Set | PS 3.1 – 3.20<br>(2016) | NEMA |
| 12-261 | Radiology | Information Technology –<br>Digital Compression and<br>coding of continuous -tone<br>still images: Requirements<br>and Guidelines [including:<br>Technical Corrigendum<br>1(2005)] | 10918-1 1994-<br>02-15 | ISO<br>IEC |
| 5-134 | General | Medical devices – symbols to<br>be used with information to<br>be supplied by the<br>manufacturer – Part 1:<br>General Requirements | 15223-1<br>Fourth edition<br>2021-07 | ISO<br>IEC |
| 13-97 | Software/<br>Informatics | Health software – Part 1:<br>General requirements for<br>product safety | 82304-1<br>Edition 1.0<br>2016-10 | IEC |
Table 2: List of recognized standards
#### 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 subject device during product development.
Software "bench" testing in the form of Unit, System and Integration tests were performed to evaluate the performance and functionality of the new features and software updates. All testable requirements in the Requirement Specifications and the Risk Analysis have been successfully verified and traced in accordance with the Siemens Healthineers DH product development (lifecycle) process. Human factor usability validation is addressed in system testing and usability validation test records. Software verification and regression testing have been performed successfully to meet their previously determined acceptance criteria as stated in the test plans.
Siemens Healthineers adheres to the cybersecurity requirements as defined the FDA Guidance "Content of Premarket Submission for Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices: Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff" (October 18, 2018) 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.
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### 9. Performance Software Validation
To validate the AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) VA40 software from a clinical perspective, the algorithm contained in the product underwent a scientific evaluation. The results of clinical data-based software validation for the subject device AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) demonstrated equivalent performance in comparison to the reference device. A complete scientific evaluation report is provided in support of the device modifications.
Performance testing for AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal) was performed on 140 subjects (clinically relevant patient data shown in Table 2) during product development. Additionally, the segmentation and height measurements of the thoracic vertebral bodies were reassessed for accuracy.
| Validation Type | Acceptance Criteria |
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| Mislabeling of Vertebrae or absence of height<br>measurement | Ratio of cases that are mislabeled or missing<br>measurements shall be <10% of all cases |
| Inter-reader variability: heights calculated by<br>AIRC & the ground truth should be within the<br>LoA reported | For cases with slice thickness $\le$ 1.0 mm, the<br>difference should be within the LoA for $\ge$ 95%<br>of cases |
| | For cases with slice thickness >1.0mm, the<br>difference should be within the LoA for $\ge$ 85%<br>of cases |
| Consistency of height and density<br>measurement across critical sub-groups | For each sub-group, the ratio of<br>measurements within the corresponding LoA<br>should not drop by more than 5% compared<br>to the ratio for all data sets |
#### Acceptance Criteria
Table 2: Acceptance Criteria Information
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#### Summary Performance Data
| Validation Type | Results |
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| Mislabeling of Vertebrae or absence of height<br>measurement | Failure Rate of 8.6% |
| Inter-reader variability: heights calculated by<br>AIRC & the ground truth should be within the<br>LoA reported | For cases with slice thickness ≤1.0 mm, the<br>difference was 95.5% |
| | For cases with slice thickness >1.0mm, the<br>difference was 92.6% |
| Consistency of height and density<br>measurement across critical sub-groups | Overall failure rate of the subject device was<br>consistent with the predicate as well as having<br>the results of all sub-group analysis rated<br>equal or superior to the predicate |
Table 3: Summary Performance Data
#### Testing Data Information
| # data sets | 140 Chest CTs (1,553 thoracic vertebrae) |
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| Pathologies /<br>Patient info | KUM (N=80):<br>Primary indications: Lung/airways 10; infect focus 10; malignancy 22,<br>follow-up 10; (cardio-)vascular 14; ischemia 2; bleeding 4; trauma 1;<br>lymph nodes 3; inflammation 1; unknown 3.<br>NLST (N=60):<br>Comorbidities: diabetes 7; heart disease 10; hypertension 24; cancer 9;<br>emphysema/COPD 14; asthma 2; pneumonia 13; chron. bronchitis 1.<br>Smoking history (pack years): median: 47, IQR: [38, 70] |
| Sex | male: 47, female: 93 |
| Age [yrs] | ≤55: 16, (55, 65]: 59, (65, 75]: 38, >75: 25<br>median: 65, IQR: [60, 72] |
| Manufacturer | GE: 32, Philips: 20, Siemens: 68, Toshiba: 20 |
| Slice Thickness<br>[mm] | ≤1.0: 60, (1.0, 1.5]: 24, (1.5, 2.0]: 56 |
| Dose | KUM: CTDIVol [mGy]: median 4.8, IQR: [1.3, 10.7]<br>NLST: low dose (screening) |
| Reconstruction<br>method | Filtered backprojection: 107<br>Iterative reconstruction: 33 |
| Reconstruction<br>kernel | soft: 25, medium: 68, hard: 47 |
| Contrast<br>Enhancement | enhanced: 59, native: 81 |
Table 4: Testing Data Information
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#### Standard Annotation Process
For ground truth annotations, four board-certified radiologists were selected. Vertebra heights and average density (HU) values were measured manually and loaded into the application and automatic detection and labelling was performed. The 140 cases were randomly distributed across the four readers such that each case was read independently by two radiologists in randomized order. For outliers, a third annotation was blindly provided by one of the radiologist who had not annotated before. The ground truth was generated by the average of the two most concordant measurements. For all other cases, the two annotations were used as ground truth.
#### Testing & Training Data Independence
The training data used for the training of the post-processing algorithm is independent of the data used to test the algorithm.
## 10. Clinical Tests
No clinical tests were conducted to test the performance and functionality of the modifications introduced within AI-Rad Companion (Musculoskeletal). Verification and validation of the enhancements and improvements have been performed and these modifications have been validated for their intended use. The data from these activities were used to support the subject device and the substantial equivalence argument.
No animal testing has been performed on the subject device.
## 11. Safety and Effectiveness
The device labeling contains instructions for use and any necessary cautions and warnings to ensure safe and effective use of the device.
Risk management is ensured via ISO 14971:2019 compliance to identify and provide mitigation of potential hazards in a risk analysis early in the design phase and continuously throughout the development of the product. These risks are controlled via measures realized during software development, testing and product labeling.
Furthermore, the device is intended for healthcare professionals familiar with the post processing of CT images.
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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.