K111373 · Circle Cardiovascular Imaging, Inc. · LLZ · Aug 23, 2011 · Radiology
Device Facts
Record ID
K111373
Device Name
CT42 CARDIAC COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) SOFTWARE
Applicant
Circle Cardiovascular Imaging, Inc.
Product Code
LLZ · Radiology
Decision Date
Aug 23, 2011
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 892.2050
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Software as a Medical Device
Indications for Use
ct42 is intended to be used for viewing, post-processing and quantitative evaluation of cardiovascular computed tomography (CT) images in a Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Standard format. It enables; Importing Cardiac CT Images in DICOM format Supporting clinical diagnostics by qualitative analysis of the cardiac CT images using display functionality such as panning, windowing, zooming, navigation through series/slices and phases, 3D reconstruction of images including multi-planner reconstructions of the images. Supporting clinical diagnostics by quantitative measurement of the heart and adjacent vessels in cardiac CT images, specifically distance, area, volume and mass Supporting clinical diagnostics by using area and volume measurements for measuring LV function and derived parameters cardiac output and cardiac index in long axis and short axis cardiac CT images. Supporting clinical diagnostics by quantitative measurements of calcified plaques in the coronary arteries (calcium scoring), specifically Agatston and volume and mass calcium scores It shall be used by qualified medical professionals, experienced in examining and evaluating cardiovascular CT images, for the purpose of obtaining diagnostic information as part of a comprehensive diagnostic decision-making process. ct42 is a software application that can be used as a stand-alone product or in a networked environment. The target population for the ct42 is not restricted, however the image acquisition by a cardiac CT scanner may limit the use of the device for certain sectors of the general public. ct42 shall not be used to view or analyze images of any part of the body except the cardiac CT images acquired from a cardiovascular CT scanner.
Device Story
Software application for qualitative and quantitative analysis of DICOM-formatted cardiovascular CT images; used in hospital or private practice environments by qualified medical professionals. Inputs: ECG-gated cardiac CT images. Processing: display tools (panning, zooming, 3D/multi-planar reconstruction); quantitative measurement tools for distance, area, volume, mass, LV function (cardiac output/index), and coronary artery calcium scoring (Agatston, volume, mass). Outputs: visual analysis and quantitative metrics to assist clinicians in diagnostic decision-making. Benefits: provides standardized measurements for cardiac evaluation and plaque assessment.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Software verified and validated according to a Master Software Test Plan to demonstrate safety and effectiveness for defined indications.
Technological Characteristics
Software-based image processing system; DICOM compliant; standalone or networked deployment. Features include 3D reconstruction, multi-planar reconstruction, and quantitative measurement tools for cardiac CT. No hardware components.
Indications for Use
Indicated for viewing, post-processing, and quantitative evaluation of cardiovascular CT images. Target population is unrestricted, though limited by cardiac CT scanner acquisition capabilities. Contraindicated for non-cardiac CT images.
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).
Predicate Devices
Ziosoft - Cardiac Function Analysis & Calcium Scoring (K083446)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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K111373
AUG 2 3 2011
# 510(K) SUMMARY
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| Submitter's Name | Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. |
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| Address | Suite 12, 3535 Research Road NW, Calgary, AB, Canada T2L 2K8 |
| Establishment<br>Registration Number | 3007301305 |
| Date of Summary | May 12, 2011 |
| Telephone Number<br>Fax Number | 1 403 338 1870<br>1 403 338 1895 |
| Email | shirantha@circlecvi.com |
| Contact Person | Shirantha Samarappuli |
| Name of the Device | ct42 Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) Software |
| Common or Usual Name | Image Processing System |
| Classification Name | Classification Name: Picture Archiving and Communications<br>System<br>Device Class: II<br>Product Code: LLZ<br>Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 |
| Indications for Use | ct42 is intended to be used for viewing, post-processing and<br>quantitative evaluation of cardiovascular computed<br>tomography (CT) images in a Digital Imaging and<br>Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Standard format.<br>It enables;<br>● Importing Cardiac CT Images in DICOM format<br>● Supporting clinical diagnostics by qualitative analysis<br>of the cardiac CT images using display functionality<br>such as panning, windowing, zooming, navigation<br>through series/slices and phases, 3D reconstruction of |
- images including multi-planner reconstructions of the
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| CIRCLE Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. | ct <sup>42</sup><br>Traditional 510(k) |
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| | <ul><li>images.</li><li>Supporting clinical diagnostics by quantitative measurement of the heart and adjacent vessels in cardiac CT images, specifically distance, area, volume and mass</li><li>Supporting clinical diagnostics by using area and volume measurements for measuring LV function and derived parameters cardiac output and cardiac index in long axis and short axis cardiac CT images.</li><li>Supporting clinical diagnostics by quantitative measurements of calcified plaques in the coronary arteries (calcium scoring), specifically Agatston and volume and mass calcium scores</li></ul> |
| | It shall be used by qualified medical professionals, experienced in examining and evaluating cardiovascular CT images, for the purpose of obtaining diagnostic information as part of a comprehensive diagnostic decision-making process. ct <sup>42</sup> is a software application that can be used as a stand-alone product or in a networked environment. |
| | The target population for the ct <sup>42</sup> is not restricted, however the image acquisition by a cardiac CT scanner may limit the use of the device for certain sectors of the general public. |
| | ct <sup>42</sup> shall not be used to view or analyze images of any part of the body except the cardiac CT images acquired from a cardiovascular CT scanner. |
| Device Description | ct <sup>42</sup> is a dedicated software application for evaluating cardiovascular images in a DICOM Standard format. The software can be used as a stand-alone product that can be integrated into a hospital or private practice environment. ct <sup>42</sup> has a graphical user interface which allows users to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze cardiac CT images for volume/mass, and calcium scoring. It provides a comprehensive set of tools for the analysis of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CT) images. |
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| Document No. | Rev | File name: | Sheet |
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| N/A | 00 | ct42 Traditional 510k Submission | Page 23 of 78 |
| This document contains information, which is the property of CIRCLE Cardiovascular Imaging, Inc. This<br>document may not, in whole or in part, be duplicated, disclosed, or used for design or manufacturing purposes<br>without the prior written permission of CIRCLE Cardiovascular Imaging, Inc. | | | |
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CIRCLE Cardiovascular Imaging Inc.
· Craditional 510(k)
# 510(k) SUMMARY, continued
# Indications for Use Comparison
| DEVICE | INDICATIONS FOR USE |
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| ct42 | ct42 is intended to be used for viewing, post-processing and<br>quantitative evaluation of cardiovascular computed tomography (CT)<br>images in a Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine<br>(DICOM) Standard format.<br>It enables;<br>Importing Cardiac CT Images in DICOM format |
| | Supporting clinical diagnostics by qualitative analysis of the<br>cardiac CT images using display functionality such as<br>panning, windowing, zooming, navigation through<br>series/slices and phases, 3D reconstruction of images<br>including multi-planner reconstructions of the images.Supporting clinical diagnostics by quantitative measurement<br>of the heart and adjacent vessels in cardiac CT images,<br>specifically distance, area, volume and massSupporting clinical diagnostics by using area and volume<br>measurements for measuring LV function and derived<br>parameters cardiac output and cardiac index in long axis and<br>short axis cardiac CT images.Supporting clinical diagnostics by quantitative measurements<br>of calcified plaques in the coronary arteries (calcium<br>scoring), specifically Agatston and volume and mass calcium<br>scores |
| | It shall be used by qualified medical professionals, experienced in<br>examining and evaluating cardiovascular CT images, for the purpose<br>of obtaining diagnostic information as part of a comprehensive<br>diagnostic decision-making process. ct42 is a software application that<br>can be used as a stand-alone product or in a networked environment. |
| | The target population for the ct42 is not restricted, however the image<br>acquisition by a cardiac CT scanner may limit the use of the device<br>for certain sectors of the general public. |
| | ct42 shall not be used to view or analyze images of any part of the<br>body except the cardiac CT images acquired from a cardiovascular<br>CT scanner. |
| Document No. | Rev | File name: | Sheet |
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| N/A | 00 | ct42 Traditional 510k Submission | Page 24 of 78 |
This document contains information, which is the property of CIRCLE Cardiovascular Imaging, Inc. This document may not, in whole or in part, be duplicated, disclosed, or used for design or manufacturing purposes without the prior written permission of CIRCLE Cardiovascular Imaging, Inc.
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## CIRCLE Cardiovascular Imaging Inc.
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い ct42 Traditional 510(k)
| DEVICE | INDICATIONS FOR USE |
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| K083446 | The Cardiac Function Analysis software option for use with Ziostation is intended |
| Cardiac Function | for noninvasive post-processing of DICOM compliant cardiac CT images to semi- |
| Analysis | automatically calculate and display various functional parameters, such as left |
| Calcium Scoring | ventricular ejection fraction, end diastolic volume, end systolic volume, stroke<br>volume, cardiac output, cardiac index, wall<br>thickness, wall thickness ratio and regional wall motion display. These<br>measurements can be used to assist the clinician in a cardiac evaluation.<br>The Calcium Scoring software option for use with Ziostation is a non-invasive<br>post processing software tool that can be used with CT images to evaluate<br>calcified plaques in the coronary arteries, which may be a risk factor for coronary<br>artery disease. |
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## Device Comparison Table
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| Feature | Ziosoft - Cardiac Function Analysis & Calcium Scoring | ct42 | Remarks |
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| 510k # | K083446 | TBD | |
| Device Class | II | II | |
| Device Classification | LLZ | LLZ | |
| Regulation Name | Picture Archiving and communications systems | Picture Archiving and communications systems | |
| Regulation Number | 21 CFR 892.2050 | 21 CFR 892.2050 | |
| Post processes ECG gated - Cardiac CT images | YES | YES | |
| Image viewer functionality | YES | YES | |
| Left ventricular ejection fraction | YES | YES | |
| End diastolic volume | YES | YES | |
| End systolic volume | YES | YES | |
| Stroke volume | YES | YES | |
| Cardiac output | YES | YES | |
| Cardiac Index | YES | YES | |
| Wall thickness | YES | YES | |
| Wall thickness ratio | YES | YES | |
| Wall movement | YES | YES | |
| Volume Curve | YES | YES | |
| Calcium Scoring | YES | YES | |
| Evaluates calcified plaque in the coronary arteries, | YES | YES | |
| Agatston calcium score | YES | YES | |
| Volume calcium score | YES | YES | |
| Calcium mass/density calculations | YES | YES | Ziosoft calculate density and ct42 calculate mass |
| DICOM complaint | YES | YES | |
| Document No. | Rev | File name: | Sheet | | |
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| N/A | 00 | ct42 Traditional 510k Submission | Page 25 of 78 | | |
| This document contains information, which is the property of CIRCLE Gardiovascular Imaging, Inc. This | | | | | |
| document may not, in whole or in part, be duplicated, disclosed, or used for design or manufacturing purposes<br>without the prior written permission of CIRCLE Cardiovascular Imaging, Inc. | | | | | |
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ct42 Traditional 510(k)
## 510(k) SUMMARY, continued
Description and Conclusion of Testing
#### Testing:
ct 4 have been tested according to the specifications that are documented in a Master Software Test Plan. Testing is an integral part of Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc software development process as described in the company's product development process.
#### Conclusion:
The successful non-clinical testing demonstrates the safety and effectiveness of the ct22 when used for the defined indications for use and demonstrates that the device for which the 510(k) is submitted performs as well as or better than the legally marketed predicate device.
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| N/A | 00 | ct42 Traditional 510k Submission | Page 26 of 78 | | |
| This document contains information, which is the property of CIRCLE Cardiovascular Imaging, Inc. This<br>document may not, in whole or in part, be duplicated, disclosed, or used for design or manufacturing purposes<br>without the prior written permission of CIRCLE Cardiovascular Imaging, Inc. | | | | | |
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Shirantha Samarappuli, Ph.D. Vice President-Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Circle Cardiovascular Imaging 12, 3535 Research Road NW Calgary, AB. T2L 2K8 CANADA
AUG 2 3 2011
Re: K111373
Trade/Device Name: ct12 Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) Software Regulation Number: 21 CFR 892.2050 Regulation Name: Picture archiving and communications system Regulatory Class: II Product Code: LLZ. Dated: August 10, 2011 Received: August 12, 2011
Dear Dr. Samarappuli:
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. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration. Iisting of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration.
If your device is classified (see above) into class II (Special Controls), it may be subject to such additional controls. Existing major regulations affecting your device can be found in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 800 to 895. In addition, FDA may publish further announcements concerning your device in the Federal Register.
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 Parts 801 and 809); medical device reporting of
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medical device-related adverse events) (21 CFR 803); and good manufacturing practice requirements as set forth in the quality systems (QS) regulation (21 CFR Part 820). This letter will allow you to begin marketing your device as described in your Section 510(k) premarket notification. The FDA finding of substantial equivalence of your device to a legally marketed predicate device results in a classification for your device and thus, permits your device to proceed to the market.
If you desire specific advice for your device on our labeling regulation (21 CFR Parts 801 and 809), please contact the Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety at (301) 796-5450. Also, please note the regulation entitled, "Misbranding by reference to premarket notification" (21 CFR Part 807.97). For questions regarding the reporting of adverse events under the MDR regulation (21 CFR Part 803), please go to
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ReportaProblem/default.htm for the CDRH's Office of Surveillance and Biometrics/Division of Postmarket Surveillance.
You may obtain other general information on your responsibilities under the Act from the Division of Small Manufacturers, International and Consumer Assistance at its toll-free number (800) 638-2041 or (301) 796-7100 or at its Internet address http://www.fda.gov/cdrl/industry/support/index.html.
Sincerely Yours.
Mary Patel
Mary S. Pastel, Sc.D. Director Division of Radiological Devices Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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CIRCLE Cardiovascular Imaging Inc.
Ct42 Traditional 510(k)
### INDICATIONS FOR USE
# 510(k) Number (if known): K ( 1 ( 37 3
# Device: ct22 Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) Software
## Indications for Use:
ct 2 is intended to be used for viewing, post-processing and quantitative evaluation of cardiovascular computed tomography (CT) images in a Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Standard format. It enables;
- . Importing Cardiac CT Images in DICOM format
- . Supporting clinical diagnostics by qualitative analysis of the cardiac CT images using display functionality such as panning, windowing, zooming, navigation through series/slices and phases, 3D reconstruction of images including multiplanner reconstructions of the images.
- . Supporting clinical diagnostics by quantitative measurement of the heart and adjacent vessels in cardiac CT images, specifically distance, area, volume and mass
- . Supporting clinical diagnostics by using area and volume measurements for measuring LV function and derived parameters cardiac output and cardiac index in long axis and short axis cardiac CT images.
- Supporting clinical diagnostics by quantitative measurements of calcified plaques . in the coronary arteries (calcium scoring), specifically Agatston and volume and mass calcium scores
It shall be used by qualified medical professionals, experienced in examining and evaluating cardiovascular CT images, for the purpose of obtaining diagnostic information as part of a comprehensive diagnostic decision-making process. ct3 is a software application that can be used as a stand-alone product or in a networked environment.
The target population for the ct3 is not restricted, however the image acquisition by a cardiac CT scanner may limit the use of the device for certain sectors of the general public.
ct ' shall not be used to view or analyze images of any part of the body except the cardiac CT images acquired from a cardiovascular CT scanner.
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Mary Spatd
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Division of Radiological Devices
Office of In Vitro Diagnostic Device Evaluation and Safety
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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).
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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.
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Output name, acceptance criteria, observed values, development dataset description, and test dataset description. It's the same format we use for regulatory strategy output and Fast 510(k) input, and the fastest high-level fingerprint of an AI device. AI-generated but reliable in practice.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.