The angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use for patients from newborn to geriatric in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vascular and nonvascular, diagnostic and interventional procedures. Additionally, with the OR table, the angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for image-guided surgical procedures. The OR table is suitable for interventional and surgical procedures.
Device Story
Monoplane interventional X-ray systems (Allia IGS 3, 5, 7, 7 OR) designed for minimally invasive interventional and surgical procedures in hybrid ORs or clinics. System components include C-arm positioner, X-ray table, X-ray tube assembly (Performix Pulsar), high-voltage generator (Gaia), and imaging chain with digital detector. Inputs: X-ray radiation passing through patient anatomy. Transformation: X-ray tube generates radiation; digital detector captures signals; image processing unit reconstructs fluoroscopic and rotational images. Output: Real-time fluoroscopic and rotational images displayed for clinicians. Operated by physicians/technicians. Benefits: Provides visualization for image-guided interventions and surgeries. Re-design of X-ray source assembly (Performix Pulsar with liquid metal rotor bearing) is primary change from predicate.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. No clinical data required. Verification and validation included risk management, software testing, and image quality/dose performance assessment using standard IQ metrics and anthropomorphic phantoms.
Technological Characteristics
Monoplane fluoroscopic X-ray system. Components: Performix Pulsar X-ray tube (tri-filament, liquid metal rotor), Gaia high-voltage generator (100 kW), digital detector (NGB20/Dynamic 31). Cooling: Closed-loop remote oil cooler. Standards: IEC 60601-1 Ed 3.1, IEC 60601-1-2 Ed 4.0, IEC 60601-1-3 Ed 2.1, IEC 60601-2-28 Ed 3.0, IEC 60601-2-43 Ed 2.2, NEMA XR-27.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients from newborn to geriatric requiring fluoroscopic and rotational X-ray imaging for cardiovascular, vascular, nonvascular, diagnostic, interventional, and image-guided surgical procedures.
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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GE Medical Systems SCS % Hubert Welsch Associate Regulatory Affairs Program Manager 283 Rue De La Miniere Buc, 78530 FRANCE
Re: K232344
Trade/Device Name: Allia IGS 3, Allia IGS 5, Allia IGS 7, Allia IGS 7 OR Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1650 Regulation Name: Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OWB, JAA, IZI and OXO Dated: September 14, 2023 Received: September 15, 2023
Dear Hubert Welsch:
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.
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).
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Your device is also subject to, among other requirements, the Quality System (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820), which includes, but is not limited to, 21 CFR 820.30, Design controls; 21 CFR 820.90, Nonconforming product; and 21 CFR 820.100, Corrective and preventive action. Please note that regardless of whether a change requires premarket review, the QS regulation requires device manufacturers to review and approve changes to device design and production (21 CFR 820.30 and 21 CFR 820.70) and document changes and approvals in the device master record (21 CFR 820.181).
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 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-reportingcombination-products); good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (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.
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-device-safety/medical-device-reportingmdr-how-report-medical-device-problems.
For comprehensive regulatory information about mediation-emitting products, including information about labeling regulations, please see Device Advice (https://www.fda.gov/medicaldevices/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-device-advice-comprehensive-regulatoryassistance/contact-us-division-industry-and-consumer-education-dice) for more information or contact DICE by email (DICE@fda.hhs.gov) or phone (1-800-638-2041 or 301-796-7100).
Sincerelv.
Lu Jiang
Lu Jiang, Ph.D. Assistant Director Diagnostic X-Ray Systems Team DHT8B: Division of Radiological Imaging Devices and Electronic Products OHT8: Office of Radiological Health Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration
#### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K232344
Device Name
Allia IGS 3, Allia IGS 5, Allia IGS 7, Allia IGS 7 OR
Indications for Use (Describe)
The angiographic X-Ray systems are indicated for use for patients from newborn to generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vascular, diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Additionally, with the OR Table, the angiographic X-Ray systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for image-guided surgical procedures.
The OR Table is suitable for interventional and surgical procedures.
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X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
In accordance with 21 CFR 807.92 the following summary of information is provided:
| Date: | 27-September-2023 |
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| Submitter: | GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SCS<br>283 RUE DE LA MINIERE<br>78530 BUC, FRANCE |
| Primary Contact<br>Person: | Hubert WELSCH<br>Associate Regulatory Affairs Program Manager<br>GE HealthCare (GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS SCS)<br>Tel: (+33)-1-3070-3847<br>Email: hubert.welsch@ge.com |
| Secondary Contact<br>Person: | Michelle HUETTNER<br>Regulatory Affairs Director IGT and Oncology<br>GE HealthCare<br>Tel: +1 (901) 558-8035<br>Email: michelle.huettner@ge.com |
| Device Trade Name: | Allia IGS 3, Allia IGS 5, Allia IGS 7, Allia IGS 7 OR |
| Common/Usual<br>Name: | Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system, angiographic x-ray system |
| Regulation<br>Description: | Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system |
| Regulation Number: | 21 CFR 892.1650 |
| Product Code: | OWB |
| Subsequent Product<br>Codes | JAA, IZI; and OXO for Allia IGS 7 and Allia IGS 7 OR. |
| Classification: | Class II |
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| Predicate Device(s): | K181403: Innova IGS 5, Discovery IGS 7, Discovery IGS 7 OR |
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| | Common/Usual Name: Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system,<br>angiographic x-ray system |
| | Regulation description: Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system |
| | Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.1650 |
| | Product Code: OWB |
| | Subsequent Product Codes: JAA, IZI; and OXO for Discovery IGS 7 and 7 OR |
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| Device Description: | GE HealthCare IGS interventional x-ray systems are designed to perform monoplane fluoroscopic x-ray examinations to provide the imaging information needed to perform minimally invasive interventional X-Ray imaging procedures (standard configuration).<br><br>Additionally, in the OR configuration (with an OR Table), these systems allow to perform surgery and X-Ray image guided surgical procedures in a hybrid Operating Room.<br><br>Allia IGS 3, Allia IGS 5, Allia IGS 7, Allia IGS 7 OR are monoplane GE HealthCare IGS interventional X-Ray system product models. Each product model is designed with a set of components that are combined into different configurations for providing specialized interventional x-ray systems. GE HealthCare IGS interventional x-ray system consists of a C-arm positioner, an x-ray table or the interface to the radiologic table, an x-ray tube assembly, an x-ray power unit with its exposure control unit, an x-ray imaging chain (including a digital detector and an image processing unit).<br><br>Allia IGS 5 is a monoplane system (C-arm positioner with L-shaped gantry) and is proposed in IGS 530 configuration with a square digital detector of 31cm (also called 30 cm configuration) or in IGS 520 configuration with a square digital detector of 20.5cm (also called 20 cm configuration). These product configurations are available in Standard configuration with Omega V table or Omega IV table (IGS 520 configuration only); or in OR configuration with Innova-IQ GE HealthCare OR table.<br><br>Allia IGS 3 is a monoplane system (C-arm positioner with L-shaped gantry) and is proposed with a square digital detector of 31cm. This product is available in Standard configuration with Omega V table. Allia IGS 7 is a monoplane system (C-arm with mobile AGV gantry) and is proposed in IGS 730 configuration with a square 31cm digital detector (also called 30 cm configuration). This product configuration is described in sub configurations: Standard or OR configuration. The Innova-IQ table in the OR configuration is the GE HealthCare OR table. Allia IGS 7 OR is a monoplane system (C-arm positioner with mobile AGV gantry) and is proposed in IGS 730 OR configuration with a square 31cm digital detector configuration. This is the product model compatible with a qualified configuration of the Maquet Magnus OR |
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| | table system. This product model is provided with a table integration kit. The Magnus OR table configuration compatible with Allia IGS 7 OR includes flat table top configurations for Interventional X-Ray imaging and surgery procedures, an optional universal table top (table top with articulated joints) to enable expansion to surgical procedures requiring advanced patient positioning and with X-Ray imaging capabilities. A set of Magnus OR table accessories is included in the compatible configuration.<br><br>The purpose of this Premarket Notification is for the re-design of the x-ray source assembly.<br><br>Allia IGS 3, Allia IGS 5 in IGS 520 and IGS 530 configurations, Allia IGS 7 |
| | in IGS 730 configuration, and Allia IGS 7 OR in IGS 730 OR configuration will be improved and will be marketed as Allia IGS 3 Pulse, Allia IGS 5 Pulse, Allia IGS 7 Pulse, and Allia IGS 7 OR Pulse. All these four models may also be designated with the marketing name Allia IGS Pulse. |
| Intended Use /<br>Indications for use: | The angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use for patients from newborn to geriatric in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for cardiovascular, vascular and nonvascular, diagnostic and interventional procedures.<br><br>Additionally, with the OR table, the angiographic X-ray systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic and rotational images of human anatomy for image-guided surgical procedures. |
| | The OR table is suitable for interventional and surgical procedures.<br><br>The intended use and indications for use are unchanged from the predicate device. |
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| Subsystem | Innova IGS 5, in IGS 520 and IGS 530 configurations<br>Discovery IGS 7 in IGS 730 configuration<br>Discovery IGS 7 OR in IGS 730 OR configuration<br>(Predicate Devices, K181403) | Allia IGS 3, Allia IGS 5, Allia IGS 7, Allia IGS 7 OR (Proposed Devices) | |
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| x-ray tube | Performix 160A<br>- Bi-filament cathode<br>- 0.3, 0.6, 1.0 focal spot sizes<br>- Ball bearing | Performix Pulsar<br>- Tri-filament cathode<br>- 0.3, 0.5, 0.8 focal spot sizes<br>- Liquid Metal rotor bearing | |
| Tube cooling unit | Closed-loop remote water chiller | Closed-loop remote oil cooler | |
| High-voltage generator | Jedi 100 VASC 1T<br>Peak power: 100 kW | Gaia<br>Peak power: 100 kW | |
| Collimation | CARD AMP<br>20 cm config<br>2 pairs of collimation blades.<br>0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 mm of copper Spectral filtration.<br>1 integrated contour filter blades. | AF DSA 01<br>30 cm config<br>2 pairs of collimation blades.<br>0.1, 0.2, 0.3 mm of copper Spectral filtration.<br>3 integrated contour filter blades. | MFD<br>2 pairs of collimation blades.<br>0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 mm of copper Spectral filtration<br>1 integrated contour filter blades. |
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| | Solid state<br>digital<br>detector | -Model NGB20 in 20cm<br>Configuration<br>-Model Dynamic 31 in 30cm<br>Configuration, accompanied<br>by a detector conditioner<br>and removable anti-scatter<br>grids | No change. Identical. |
| | Standards | IEC 60601-1 Ed. 3.0 | IEC 60601-1 Ed. 3.1 |
| | | IEC 60601-1-2 Ed 4.0 | IEC 60601-1-2 Ed 4.0 |
| | | IEC 60601-1-3 Ed 2.0 | IEC 60601-1-3 Ed 2.1 |
| | | IEC 60601-2-28 Ed 2.0 | IEC 60601-2-28 Ed 3.0 |
| | | IEC 60601-2-43 Ed. 2.0 | IEC 60601-2-43 Ed. 2.2 |
| | | NEMA XR-27 | NEMA XR-27 |
| Determination<br>of Substantial<br>Equivalence: | The changes described above do not change the fundamental control<br>mechanism, operating principle, energy type, and do not change the intended<br>use from the predicate devices. | | |
| | The Allia IGS 3, Allia IGS 5, Allia IGS 7, Allia IGS 7 OR has completed testing and<br>is in compliance with IEC60601-1 Ed. 3.1 (FDA Recognition #19-4) and its<br>associated collateral and particular standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J, and<br>NEMA standard XR-27. The devices have successfully completed all applicable<br>testing underthe GE HealthCare quality system and design control. They were<br>designed and are manufactured under the Quality System Regulations of 21<br>CFR 820 and ISO 13485. The following quality assurance measures were<br>applied to the development of the system: | | |
| | • Risk Analysis | | |
| | • Required Reviews | | |
| | • Design Reviews | | |
| | • Testing on unit level (Module verification) | | |
| | • Integration testing (System verification) | | |
| | • Performance testing (Verification) | | |
| | • Safety testing (Verification) | | |
| | • Simulated use testing (Validation) | | |
| | The following FDA guidance documents were utilized in the development of<br>the devices: | | |
| | • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) of Medical Devices (06-Jun-2022) | | |
| | • Off-The-Shelf Software Use in Medical Devices (FDA, 27-Sep-2019) | | |
| | • Cybersecurity for Networked Medical Devices Containing Off-the-Shelf<br>(OTS) Software (14-Jan-2005) | | |
| | • Content of Premarket Submissions for Management of Cybersecurity in<br>Medical Devices (02-Oct-2014) | | |
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| | Guidance for the Content of Premarket Submissions for Software<br>Contained in Medical Devices (11-May-2005) Policy Clarification for Certain Fluoroscopic Equipment Requirements<br>(FDA, 08-May-2019) Pediatric Information for X-ray Imaging Device Premarket Notifications<br>(28-Nov-2017) GE HealthCare believes the Allia IGS 3, Allia IGS 5, Allia IGS 7, Allia IGS 7 OR<br>systems are of comparable type and substantially equivalent to the cleared<br>predicate systems Innova IGS 5, Discovery IGS 7, Discovery IGS 7 OR<br>(K181403).<br>The substantial equivalence was also based on software documentation for a<br>"Moderate" level of concern device.<br>Summary of Additional Testing:<br><b>Non-Clinical Testing:</b><br>The verification and validation testing have been successfully completed as<br>required by design control procedures under GE HealthCare's quality system.<br>This includes risk management, software verification and validation testing as<br>well as image quality and dose performance using standard IQ metrics and QA<br>phantoms.<br>Additional engineering bench testing was performed to substantiate the<br>quantitative performance claims related to the new x-ray source assembly.<br>Additionally, testing was performed to demonstrate the overall imaging<br>performance of Allia IGS 3, Allia IGS 5, Allia IGS 7, Allia IGS 7 OR systems using a<br>wide variety of anthropomorphic phantoms.<br><b>Clinical Testing:</b><br>The Allia IGS 3, Allia IGS 5, Allia IGS 7, Allia IGS 7 OR systems can be fully tested<br>on the engineering bench thus no additional clinical testing was required to<br>support substantial equivalence. |
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| Conclusion: | Based on the conformance to standards, development under the GE<br>HealthCare quality system, and the engineering testing provided, GE<br>HealthCare believes that the Allia IGS 3, Allia IGS 5, Allia IGS 7, Allia IGS 7 OR are<br>as safe and effective, and perform in a substantially equivalent manner to<br>the predicate devices Innova IGS 5, Discovery IGS 7, Discovery IGS 7<br>OR (K181403). |
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Part 1 — Search, results, and everyday workflows 16 min
Part 2 — Embeddings: the galaxy map 3 min
1. Search: exact and fuzzy
Type a phrase like "coronary artery calcification" into the search box. You get two kinds of results. Exact results match the literal phrase — prefix searches work ("coronary artery calcificati") but suffix searches do not. Fuzzy results match on the meaning and intent of your phrase rather than the exact words, and are sorted by relevance score. Hover over the Exact or Fuzzy badge on any row to see exactly why it matched.
Use the checkboxes above the results to narrow: SaMD keeps only software-only devices, AI / ML keeps only devices with AI.
Exact vs. fuzzy search: what's the difference?
Exact matches on the literal phrase (prefix search works, suffix does not). Fuzzy matches on the meaning and intent of the phrase rather than the exact words. Hover over the badge on any row to see why it matched.
You search "coronary artery calcification" and want only software devices with AI. What two filters do you apply?
Narrow by SaMD (software-only devices), then narrow by AI/ML (devices with AI).
2. The results table
Scroll right in the results table. The intended use is extracted for you — no need to open the PDF. The device story gives a high-level snapshot of what the device does and how it's used. The AI Performance sub-table shows each output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, and development/test dataset descriptions — the same format Innolitics uses for regulatory strategy outputs, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. It is AI-generated but has been very reliable in practice.
Where do you find a device's intended use without opening the PDF?
Scroll right in the search results table. The intended use column is extracted for you; no need to dig into the 510(k) summary PDF.
What does the AI Performance sub-table show, and why is it useful?
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.