The system is used to perform image guidance in diagnostic, intervention and surgical procedures.Procedures that can be performed with the system include cardiac angiography, neuro-angiography,vascular and non-vascular angiography, rotational angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopicprocedures.
Device Story
Angiographic X-ray system; generates X-rays via tube; captures signals via flat panel detector; performs D/A conversion and post-processing. Used in OR/clinic for cardiac, neuro, oncology, peripheral interventional, and surgical procedures. Features include uStent (multi-frame stent enhancement), uStent Live (real-time stent enhancement), and VeraNF (deep learning-based denoising). Operators include physicians/technicians. System provides enhanced visualization of stents and higher SNR images; assists in precise image guidance; supports clinical decision-making by improving image clarity during interventional procedures.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing and clinical image evaluation performed. Bench testing confirmed stent marker tracking success rates >90% (uStent) and >94.5% (uStent Live), and VeraNF image quality metrics (spatial resolution, low contrast resolution, uniformity, dose rate) met requirements. Clinical evaluation utilized representative datasets (head, cardiac, body, extremities) across various procedures (PCI, TACE, TIPS, etc.) to confirm image quality and stent/balloon clarity.
Technological Characteristics
C-arm X-ray system; 100kW generator; 0.4/0.6/1.0mm focal spots; flat panel detector (48cm FOV, 150-154μm pixel pitch). Connectivity includes DICOM/archiving. Software includes deep learning-based denoising (VeraNF) and stent enhancement algorithms. Safety standards: ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005/A2:2021 and ANSI/AAMI/IEC 60601-1-2:2014/A1:2021.
Indications for Use
Indicated for adult patients undergoing diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures including cardiac, neuro, vascular, and non-vascular angiography, rotational angiography, and whole-body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. Contraindicated for patients with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² for uStent and uStent Live features.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system is a device intended to visualize anatomical structures by converting a pattern of x-radiation into a visible image through electronic amplification. This generic type of device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, component parts, and accessories.
Special Controls
*Classification.* Class II (special controls). An anthrogram tray or radiology dental tray intended for use with an image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system only is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9. In addition, when intended as an accessory to the device described in paragraph (a) of this section, the fluoroscopic compression device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to the limitations in § 892.9.
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Re: K253726
Trade/Device Name: uAngio AVIVA CX
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1650
Regulation Name: Image-Intensified Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
Regulatory Class: Class II
Product Code: OWB, JAA
Dated: November 18, 2025
Received: November 24, 2025
Dear Xin Gao:
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 (the 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 available 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.
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.
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Additional information about changes that may require a new premarket notification are provided in the FDA guidance documents entitled "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99812/download) and "Deciding When to Submit a 510(k) for a Software Change to an Existing Device" (https://www.fda.gov/media/99785/download).
Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, ISO 13485 clause 7.3 (Design controls), ISO 13485 clause 8.3 (Nonconforming product), ISO 13485 clause 8.5.2 (Corrective action), and ISO 13485 clause 8.5.3 (Preventative action). Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QMSR requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (ISO 13485 clause 7.3 and ISO 13485 clause 7.5) and document changes and approvals in the Medical Device File (ISO 13485 clause 4.2.3).
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 device-related adverse events) (21 CFR Part 803) for devices or postmarketing safety reporting (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart B) for combination products (see https://www.fda.gov/combination-products/guidance-regulatory-information/postmarketing-safety-reporting-combination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) (21 CFR Part 820) for devices or current good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 4, Subpart A) for combination products; and, if applicable, the electronic product radiation control provisions (Sections 531-542 of the Act); 21 CFR Parts 1000-1050.
All medical devices, including Class I and unclassified devices and combination product device constituent parts are required to be in compliance with the final Unique Device Identification System rule ("UDI Rule"). The UDI Rule requires, among other things, that a device bear a unique device identifier (UDI) on its label and package (21 CFR 801.20(a)) unless an exception or alternative applies (21 CFR 801.20(b)) and that the dates on the device label be formatted in accordance with 21 CFR 801.18. The UDI Rule (21 CFR 830.300(a) and 830.320(b)) also requires that certain information be submitted to the Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID) (21 CFR Part 830 Subpart E). For additional information on these requirements, please see the UDI System webpage at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/unique-device-identification-system-udi-system.
Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-safety/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about medical devices and radiation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance) and CDRH Learn (https://www.fda.gov/training-and-continuing-education/cdrh-learn). Additionally, you may contact the Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE) to ask a question about a specific regulatory topic. See the DICE website (https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-
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# 510 (k) SUMMARY
# 1. Date of Preparation:
August 20, 2026
# 2. Sponsor Identification
Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.
No.2258 Chengbei Rd. Jiading District, 201807, Shanghai, China
Establishment Registration Number: 3011015597
Contact Person: Xin GAO
Position: Regulatory Affairs Manager
Tel: +86-021-67076888-5386
Fax: +86-021-67076889
Email: xin.gao@united-imaging.com
# 3. Identification of Proposed Device
Trade/Device Name: uAngio AVIVA CX
Common Name: Interventional Fluoroscopic X-ray system
Model(s): uAngio AVIVA CX
Regulatory Information
Classification Name: Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system
Classification: II
Product Code: Primary Code: OWB
Subsequent Code: JAA
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1650
Review Panel: Radiology
# 4. Identification of Predicate Device(s)
Predicate Device
Trade/Device Name: uAngio AVIVA CX
510(k) Number: K243376
Model(s): uAngio AVIVA CX
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Classification Name: Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system
Classification: II
Product Code: Primary Code: OWB
Subsequent Code: JAA
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1650
Review Panel: Radiology
# Reference Device #1:
Trade/Device Name: Azurion R2.1
510(k) Number: K200917
Manufacturer: Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V.
# Regulatory Information
Classification Name: Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1650
Review Panel: Radiology
Device Class: Class II
Product Code: Primary Code: OWB
Secondary product Code: JAA
# Reference Device #2:
Trade/Device Name: StentBoost Live
510(k) Number: K170144
Manufacturer: Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V.
# Regulatory Information
Classification Name: Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system
Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1650
Review Panel: Radiology
Device Class: Class II
Product Code: Primary Code: OWB
Secondary Product code: LLZ
# 5. Device Description
The uAngio AVIVA CX is an angiographic X-ray system that generates X-rays through the X-ray tube, receives the signal through the flat panel detector and presents the image after D/A conversion and image post-processing.
The uAngio AVIVA CX is designed to provide intelligent, safe, and precise image guidance in cardiac, neuro, oncology, peripheral interventional, and surgical procedures.
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The main components of the uAngio AVIVA CX include a C-arm stand, patient table, generator, X-ray tube, flat panel detector, collimator, grid, monitors, control module, control panel, foot switch, hand switch, V-box, and intercom.
The main software characteristics of the uAngio AVIVA CX include patient registration, patient administration, 2D&3D image viewing and post-processing, data import/archiving, filming, camera-assisted recognition function (uSpace), voice control function (uLingo), uStent & uStent Live, and VeraNF.
The proposed changes to the predicate device, uAngio AVIVA CX (K243376), include three newly added features: uStent, uStent Live, and VeraNF:
**uStent:** uStent is a feature that generates a stent-enhancement image, based on multi-frame X-ray images containing the stent. The feature identifies and tracks stent markers across frames and combines the aligned frames to produce a single image in which the stent is more clearly displayed.
**uStent Live:** uStent Live is a feature that provides a real-time stent-enhancement image in which the stent remains fixed within the field of view, based on a live stream of X-ray images. The feature identifies and tracks stent markers in real time and combines the current frame with previous frames to continuously generate an enhanced image with the stent remaining fixed within the field of view.
uStent and uStent Live are not intended for use in patients with a body mass index (BMI) $\geq 30 \text{ kg/m}^2$.
**VeraNF:** VeraNF is a deep learning-based denoising feature that processes raw image data to produce output images with a higher signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
## 6. Indications for use
The system is used to perform image guidance in diagnostic, intervention and surgical procedures.
Procedures that can be performed with the system include cardiac angiography, neuro-angiography, vascular and non-vascular angiography, rotational angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.
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## 7. Comparison of Technological Characteristics with the Predicate Devices
A comparison between the technological characteristics of the proposed and predicate device and reference devices is provided as below.
| ITEM | Proposed Device: uAngio AVIVA CX | Predicate Device: uAngio AVIVA CX (K243376) | Remark |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Classification Name | Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system | Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system | Same |
| Classification Regulation | 21 CFR, Part 892.1650 | 21 CFR, Part 892.1650 | Same |
| Classification Panel | Radiology | Radiology | Same |
| Device Class | II | II | Same |
| Product Code | OWB, JAA | OWB, JAA | Same |
| Indications for Use | The system is used to perform image guidance in diagnostic, intervention and surgical procedures. Procedures that can be performed with the system include cardiac angiography, neuro-angiography, vascular and non-vascular angiography, rotational angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. | The system is used to perform image guidance in diagnostic, intervention and surgical procedures. Procedures that can be performed with the system include cardiac angiography, neuro-angiography, vascular and non-vascular angiography, rotational angiography and whole body radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures. | Same |
| Specifications | | | |
| Generator | | | |
| Max. generator power | 100 KW | 100 KW | Same |
| Max. current | 1000 mA at 100 kV | 1000 mA at 100 kV | Same |
| X-ray tube | | | |
| Focal spot | 0.4mm, 0.6mm, 1.0mm | 0.4mm, 0.6mm, 1.0mm | Same |
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| Continuous anode input power | 3500W | 3500W | Same |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Flat panel detector-config.1 | | | |
| Max. field of view | 48 cm diagonal | 48 cm diagonal | Same |
| Pixel pitch | 154 μm | 154 μm | Same |
| DQE (at 0lp/mm) | 77% | 77% | Same |
| Flat panel detector-config.2 | | | |
| Max. field of view | 48 cm diagonal | 48 cm diagonal | Same |
| Pixel pitch | 150 μm | 150 μm | Same |
| DQE (at 0lp/mm) | 77% | 77% | Same |
| Collimator | YES | YES | Same |
| Removable anti-scatter grid | YES | YES | Same |
| Stand | | | |
| longitudinal movement | Max. 6350 mm | Max. 6350 mm | Same |
| lateral movement range | Max. 2360 mm | Max. 2360 mm | Same |
| L-arm rotation | ±135° | ±135° | Same |
| Patient table - config.1 Floating table | | | |
| max. table load | 340 kg | 340 kg | Same |
| max. patient weight | 280 kg + 600 N for CPR CPR can be done in any position of the table top | 280 kg + 600 N for CPR CPR can be done in any position of the table top | Same |
| Pivot | ±180° | ±180° | Same |
| Patient table - config.2 Multi-tilt table | | | |
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| max. table load | 380 kg | 380 kg | Same |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| max. patient weight | 280 kg + 600 N for CPR | 280 kg + 600 N for CPR | Same |
| Pivot | ±180° | ±180° | Same |
| tilt | +15°, -20° | +15°, -20° | Same |
| cradle | ±15° | ±15° | Same |
| Image acquisition protocol | | | |
| Fluoroscopy | YES | YES | Same |
| Roadmap | YES | YES | Same |
| Dynamic DR | YES | YES | Same |
| 2D DSA | YES | YES | Same |
| Singleshot | YES | YES | Same |
| Cine | YES | YES | Same |
| Bolus Chase and Bolus Chase Reconstruction | YES | YES | Same |
| Protocol for Pediatric | YES | YES | Same |
| Software function | | | |
| Camera-assisted recognition (uSpace) | YES | YES | Same |
| Voice control (uLingo) | YES | YES | Same |
| **Safety** | | | |
| basic safety and essential performance | ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005/A2:2021 | IEC 60601-1, 2nd Ed. + Amendment No. 1 + Amendment No. 2 + Corrigendum | Same |
| Electro Magnetic Compatibility | ANSI/AAMI/IEC 60601-1-2:2014/A1:2021 | IEC 60601-1-2, ed.2.1 | Same |
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Azurion R2.1(K200917)
| ITEM | Proposed Device: uAngio AVIVA CX | Reference Device#1: Azurion R2.1(K200917) | Remark |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| VeraNF | YES | YES | Same |
Stentboost Live (K170144)
| ITEM | Proposed Device: uAngio AVIVA CX | Reference Device#2: Stentboost Live (K170144) | Remark |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| uStent & uStent Live | YES | YES | Note 1 |
| Justification | |
| --- | --- |
| Note 1 | StentBoost Live is intended for use with the entire adult human population. uStent and uStent Live are only intended for use with the adult human population with a BMI less than 30 kg/m2. |
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## 8. Performance Data
### Non-Clinical Testing
Additional non-clinical tests are conducted for each key feature to ensure safe and effective integration into the system:
| Feature | Bench Testing Performed |
| --- | --- |
| uStent&uStent Live | The tests evaluate the performance of the uStent and uStent Live algorithms. The test results show: - In uStent, the stent marker tracking success rate is greater than 90%. Success is defined as meeting all of the following conditions: no false-positive stent marker detections and detection of a stent marker pair (distance < 0.3 mm) in at least 20 out of 40 non-contrast frames. - In uStent Live, the proportion of successful marker detections for individual images is greater than 94.5%, using a pass/fail criterion that requires the distance between the detected stent marker position and its corresponding annotation to be less than 0.3 mm. - uStent's inference time for a 45-frame video is less than 5 seconds, and uStent Live's inference time is less than 3 seconds in the first stage and less than 45 ms per frame in the second stage. Both satisfy the clinical requirements. The peak GPU memory usage is less than 8GB, meeting the hardware requirement. |
| VeraNF | The image quality performance and patient entrance dose rate of VeraNF protocols fulfill the requirements. 1. Spatial resolution of VeraNF protocols: - For 'Fluoroscopy' mode, the testing results should be no less than 1.0 lp/mm, and the worst test result is 1.8 lp/mm. - For 'Radiography' mode, the testing results should be no less than 1.2 lp/mm, and the worst test result is 1.8 lp/mm 2. Low contrast resolution of VeraNF protocols: - For 'Normal Mode Fluoroscopy', the testing results should be no more than 5.6%, and the worst test result is 3.3%. - For 'Radiography' mode, the testing results should be no more than 2.8%, and the worst test result is 2.7%. 3. Dynamic range of VeraNF protocols: - For 'Pulse Fluoroscopy', 'Cine', and 'Dynamic Digital Radiography' mode, the testing results should be no less than 14 grey levels, and the worst test result is 15 grey levels. - For 'Single Shot' mode, the testing results should be no less than 16 grey levels, and the worst test result is 15 grey levels. |
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| | -For 'Fluoroscopic Subtraction' mode, the testing results should ensure that the 0.4 mm vessel is visible across all copper step wedges, and the test results fulfill the requirements. -For 'Radiographic Subtraction' mode, the testing results should ensure that the 0.2 mm vessel is visible across all copper step wedges, and the test results fulfill the requirements. 4. Uniformity of VeraNF protocols: -Under the condition of flat plate correction, the image uniformity should be no more than 2.2%, and the worst test result is 1.63%. 5. Motion blur of VeraNF protocols: -At least the complete 0.016 inch line should be resolved, and the number of artifacts of the 0.022 inch line should be no more than 3. The test results show that the wire with 0.016 inch can be resolved and the maximum number of artifacts is three. 6. Contrast Sensitivity of VeraNF protocols: -For 'Fluoroscopic Subtraction' mode, the testing results should ensure that the 0.2mm vessel is visible within the 0.8mm copper step wedge, and the test results fulfill the requirements. -For 'Radiographic Subtraction' mode, the testing results should ensure that the 0.05mm vessel is visible within the 0.8mm copper step wedge, and the test results fulfill the requirements. 7. Patient Entrance Dose rate of VeraNF protocols: -The AKR should be no more than 88 mGy/min, and the highest test result is 38.79 mGy/min. |
| --- | --- |
### Clinical Image Evaluation
The clinical image evaluation was performed under the proposed device. Sample images were obtained from hospitals to meet the following requirements: contained images of the head, cardiac, body, and extremities with different acquisition protocols representative of US clinical use and populations. Typical cases have been selected such as internal carotid artery angioplasty and stenting, internal carotid artery stenosis and aneurysm, PCI, radiofrequency ablation, TACE, TIPS, lower extremity arterial angioplasty and so on.
The clinical image evaluation includes several studies:
#### **VeraNF:**
1. Systematic review of algorithm-generated "residual images."
2. Head-to-head comparison between the new and traditional algorithms on a representative dataset.
3. Clinical evaluation of full images generated by the VeraNF algorithm
#### **uStent and uStent Live:**
Clinical evaluation of enhanced images assessing stent/balloon clarity.
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## 9. Conclusion
Based on the comparison and analysis above, the proposed device uAnigo AVIVA CX has the equivalent intended use, safety, and effectiveness as the predicate device uAnigo AVIVA CX(K243376) and reference devices, Philips Azurion R2.1, and Stentboost Live. The differences in technical specifications between the proposed device and the predicate device do not negatively affect the system’s safety and effectiveness. The proposed device uAngio AVIVA CX is determined to be Substantially Equivalent (SE) to the predicate device and the reference devices.
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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.