F6/F9 Fetal & Maternal Monitor is intended for non-invasive and invasive monitoring of fetus during antepartum examination, labor and delivery. It is intended to be used only by trained and qualified personnel in antepartum examination rooms, labor and delivery rooms. F6/F9 Fetal & Maternal Monitor provides Non-Stress testing for pregnant women from the 28th week of gestation. It can externally monitor the FHRs using ultrasound and uterine activity via a TOCO transducer. Alternatively, it can internally monitor one of the FHRs with DECG and uterine activity with an IUPC. F6 Express/F9 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor is intended for monitoring physiological parameters of pregnant women during antepartum examination, labor and delivery. It is intended to be used only by trained and qualified personnel in antepartum examination rooms, labor and delivery rooms. F6 Express/F9 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor is intended for providing Non-Stress testing or fetal monitoring for pregnant women from the 28th week of gestation. In addition, it provides a solution for maternal vital signs monitoring. F3/F2 Fetal Monitor is intended for non-invasive and invasive monitoring of fetus during antepartum examination, labor and delivery. It is intended to be used only by trained and qualified personnel in antepartum examination rooms, labor and delivery rooms. The monitor provides non-stress testing for pregnant women from the 28th week of gestation. It can externally monitor the FHRs using ultrasound and uterine activity via a TOCO transducer. Alternatively, it can internally monitor one of the FHRs with DECG and uterine activity with an IUPC.
Device Story
Bedside monitors for fetal and maternal physiological parameters; used in antepartum, labor, and delivery rooms by trained clinicians. Inputs: ultrasound (FHR), TOCO (uterine activity), DECG (internal FHR), IUPC (internal uterine pressure), MECG, NIBP, SpO2, temperature. Processing: pulse Doppler with autocorrelation for FHR; peak-peak detection for DECG; averaging for maternal HR. Outputs: real-time waveforms, numerical vital signs, alarms, and printed reports. Benefits: continuous monitoring of fetal/maternal status to support clinical decision-making during pregnancy and delivery. Data transmission to PC supported.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Includes software validation per FDA guidance, electrical safety (IEC 60601-1), electromagnetic compatibility (IEC 60601-2), and performance evaluations of NIBP and ultrasound transducers. Results were acceptable.
Technological Characteristics
Bedside monitors with LCD screens; AC/battery powered. Parameters: FHR (ultrasound/DECG), uterine activity (TOCO/IUPC), maternal ECG, NIBP, SpO2, temperature. Connectivity: PC data transmission. IPX1 (main unit), IPX8 (transducers). Software-based signal processing.
Indications for Use
Indicated for pregnant women from 28th week of gestation for fetal monitoring (antepartum, labor, delivery) and maternal vital signs monitoring (Express models). Used by trained personnel in clinical settings.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A perinatal monitoring system is a device used to show graphically the relationship between maternal labor and the fetal heart rate by means of combining and coordinating uterine contraction and fetal heart monitors with appropriate displays of the well-being of the fetus during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. This generic type of device may include any of the devices subject to §§ 884.2600, 884.2640, 884.2660, 884.2675, 884.2700, and 884.2720. This generic type of device may include the following accessories: Central monitoring system and remote repeaters, signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, and component parts.
Predicate Devices
Fetal & Maternal Monitor, F9 Express, Edan Instruments, Inc. (K150901)
Fetal Monitor, F3, Edan Instruments, Inc. (K102140)
Patient Monitor, iM20, Edan Instruments, Inc. (K152552)
Submission Summary (Full Text)
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October 5, 2018
Edan Instruments, Inc % Alice Yang Regulatory Engineer Edan Medical 1200 Crossman Ave, Suite 200 Sunnyvale, California 94089
Re: K173042
Trade/Device Name: Fetal & Maternal Monitor: Models F6, F6 Express, F9, F9 Express; Fetal Monitor: Models F2, F3 Regulation Number: 21 CFR 884.2740 Regulation Name: Perinatal monitoring system and accessories Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: HGM, HGL, DSI, DRT, DXN, FLL, DQA, DPS Dated: September 20, 2017 Received: September 28, 2017
Dear Alice Yang:
This letter corrects our substantially equivalent letter of August 30, 2018.
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 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,
for Benjamin R. Fisher, Ph.D. Director Division of Reproductive, Gastro-Renal, and Urological Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K173042
#### Device Name Fetal & Maternal Monitor Model: F6, F6 Express, F9, F9 Express
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
F6/F9 Fetal & Maternal Monitor is intended for non-invasive monitoring of fetus during antepartum examination, labor and delivery. It is intended to be used only by trained and qualified personnel in antepartum examination rooms, labor and delivery rooms.
F6/F9 Fetal & Maternal Monitor provides Non-Stress testing for pregnant women from the 28th week of gestation. It can externally monitor the FHRs using ultrasound and uterine activity via a TOCO transducer. Alternatively, it can internally monitor one of the FHRs with DECG and uterine activity with an IUPC.
F6 Express/F9 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor is intended for monitoring physiological parameters of pregnant women during antepartum examination, labor and delivery. It is intended to be used only by trained and qualified personnel in antepartum examination rooms, labor and delivery rooms.
F6 Express/F9 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor is intended for providing Non-Stress testing or fetal monitoring for pregnant women from the 28th week of gestation. In addition, it provides a solution for maternal vital signs monitoring.
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K173042
Device Name Fetal Monitor Model: F2, F3 Fetal Monitor
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
F3/F2 Fetal Monitor is intended for non-invasive monitoring of fetus during antepartum examination, labor and delivery. It is intended to be used only by trained and qualified personnel in antepartum examination rooms, labor and delivery rooms.
The monitor provides non-stress testing for pregnant women from the 28th week of gestation. It can externally monitor the FHRs using ultrasound and uterine activity via a TOCO transducer. Alternatively, it can internally monitor one of the FHRs with DECG and uterine activity with an IUPC.
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# Prepared in accordance with the requirements of 21 CFR Part 807.92
| Submitter: | Edan Instruments, Inc<br>#15 Jinhui Road,Jinsha Community,<br>Kengzi Sub-District, Pingshan District,<br>Shenzhen, 518122 P.R.China.<br>Tel.: (0755) 28340011<br>Fax: +1 (408) 418-4059 |
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| Contact Person: | Alice Yang |
| Date Prepared: | August 30, 2018 |
| Device Name and<br>Classification: | Device Name: Fetal & Maternal Monitor<br>Model: F6, F6 Express, F9, F9 Express<br>Common Name: Fetal & Maternal Monitor<br>Classification Name:<br>884.2740 Perinatal monitoring system and accessories<br>Product Codes:<br>HGM (system, monitoring, perinatal)<br>DSI (detector and alarm, arrhythmia)<br>DRT (monitor, cardiac (incl. cardiotachometer & rate alarm))<br>DXN (system, measurement, blood-pressure, non-invasive)<br>FLL (thermometer, electronic, clinical)<br>DQA (oximeter)<br>DPS (electrocardiograph) |
| | Device Name: Fetal Monitor<br>Model: F2, F3<br>Common Name: Fetal Monitor<br>Classification Name<br>884.2740 Perinatal monitoring system and accessories<br>Product codes:<br>HGM (system, monitoring, perinatal)<br>HGL (transducer, ultrasonic, obstetric)<br>Regulatory Class: Class II |
| Predicate Device(s): | 1. Fetal & Maternal Monitor, F9 Express, Edan Instruments, Inc.,<br>K150901 (Primary for F6, F6 Express, F9, F9 Express)<br>2. Fetal Monitor, F3, Edan Instruments, Inc., K102140 (Primary for F2 and F3)<br>3. Patient Monitor, iM20, Edan Instruments, Inc., K152552<br>(Secondary) |
| | The predicate devices have not been subject to a design related<br>recall. |
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#### Device Description:
The subject devices are bedside fetal and maternal monitors, which are used to monitor the physiological parameters of pregnant women including the fetus from 28 weeks gestation. The devices may be used antepartum as well as during labor and delivery. The submission seeks clearance for several devices and their accessories, which were modified since their last 510(k) clearance.
The subject devices of the present submission include the F2/F3 and F6/F9 fetal monitors as well as the F6/F9 Express, which provide both fetal and maternal monitoring capabilities.
The fetal and maternal physiological parameters that are supported by the EDAN bedside monitors are as follows:
- Fetal heart rate (FHR)
- Tocodynamometry (TOCO) for external monitoring of uterine contractions .
- Fetal Movement (FM) ●
- Automated Fetal Movement (AFM) ●
- Direct ECG (DECG) for internal monitoring of fetal heart rate
- . Intrauterine pressure catheter (IUP) for internal monitoring of uterine contractions
- . Maternal ECG (MECG)
- . Noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP) was added to F6/F9 Express in this submission
- Maternal Sp02 (MSp02) for monitoring pulse rate (PR) .
- . Temperature (TEMP) for monitoring maternal temperature
The following table summarizes the fetal and maternal physiological parameters measured by each fetal monitor.
| Mo<br>del<br>Measurement | F3 | F2 | F6 | F9 | F6 Express | F9 Express |
|-------------------------------------------------------|-----|-----|-----|-----|------------|------------|
| Single-FHR | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Dual-FHR | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| TOCO | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| FM | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| AFM | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| DECG/IUP | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | × | Opt |
| MECG | × | × | × | × | √ | √ |
| NIBP | × | × | × | × | √ | √ |
| MSpO2 | × | × | × | × | √ | √ |
| TEMP | × | × | × | × | √ | √ |
| NOTE: √ = Standard; Opt = Optional; × = Not Available | | | | | | |
The following features are available for the F6/F9 and F6/F9 Express bedside fetal and maternal monitors:
- Basic parameters: FHR, TOCO, Event Mark, AFM
- . Dual FHR monitoring
- Internal parameters: IUP/DECG ●
- FHR limit alarm
- Software for data transmission to PC
- Quick printing for stored waveform ●
- Lithium battery for continuous operation ●
- Maternal ECG, Sp02, NIBP, and temperature monitoring ●
- Used with FTS-3 Fetal Telemetry System (hereinafter called FTS-3) ●
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The following features are available for the F2/F3 bedside fetal monitors:
- Basic parameters: FHR, TOCO, Event Mark, AFM ●
- Dual FHR monitoring
- Internal parameters: IUP/DECG
- FHR limit alarm
- Software for data transmission to PC
- Quick printing for stored waveform ●
- Lithium battery for continuous working ●
#### Indications for Use:
#### F6/F9 Fetal & Maternal Monitor (hereinafter called F6/F9):
F6/F9 Fetal & Maternal Monitor is intended for non-invasive and invasive monitoring of fetus during antepartum examination, labor and delivery. It is intended to be used only by trained and qualified personnel in antepartum examination rooms, labor and delivery rooms.
F6/F9 Fetal & Maternal Monitor provides Non-Stress testing for pregnant women from the 28th week of gestation. It can externally monitor the FHRs using ultrasound and uterine activity via a TOCO transducer. Alternatively, it can internally monitor one of the FHRs with DECG and uterine activity with an IUPC.
#### F6 Express/F9 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor (hereinafter called F6 Express/F9 Express):
F6 Express/F9 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor is intended for monitoring physiological parameters of pregnant women during antepartum examination, labor and delivery. It is intended to be used only by trained and qualified personnel in antepartum examination rooms, labor and delivery rooms.
F6 Express/F9 Express Fetal & Maternal Monitor is intended for providing Non-Stress testing or fetal monitoring for pregnant women from the 28th week of gestation. In addition, it provides a solution for maternal vital signs monitoring.
F3/F2 Fetal Monitor is intended for non-invasive and invasive monitoring of fetus during antepartum examination, labor and delivery. It is intended to be used only by trained and qualified personnel in antepartum examination rooms, labor and delivery rooms.
The monitor provides non-stress testing for pregnant women from the 28th week of gestation. It can externally monitor the FHRs using ultrasound and uterine activity via a TOCO transducer. Alternatively, it can internally monitor one of the FHRs with DECG and uterine activity with an IUPC.
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## Comparison between the subject F9 series and the previously cleared F9 Express
| Item | F6 / F6 Express/ F9 / F9 Express | F9 Express | Comparison |
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| Manufacturer | Edan Instruments, Inc. | Edan Instruments, Inc. | |
| K# | K174042 | K150901 | |
| Intended use | F6/F9 Fetal & Maternal<br>Monitor is intended for<br>non-invasive and invasive<br>monitoring of fetus during<br>antepartum examination,<br>labor and delivery. It is<br>intended to be used only by<br>trained and qualified<br>personnel in antepartum<br>examination rooms, labor<br>and delivery rooms.<br>F6/F9 Fetal & Maternal<br>Monitor provides Non-<br>Stress testing for pregnant<br>women from the 28th week<br>of gestation. It can<br>externally monitor the<br>FHRs using ultrasound and<br>uterine activity via a<br>TOCO transducer.<br>Alternatively, it can<br>internally monitor one of<br>the FHRs with DECG and<br>uterine activity with an<br>IUPC.<br>F6 Express/F9 Express<br>Fetal & Maternal Monitor<br>is intended for monitoring<br>physiological parameters<br>of pregnant women during | F6/F9 Fetal & Maternal<br>Monitor is intended for<br>non-invasive and invasive<br>monitoring of fetus during<br>antepartum examination,<br>labor and delivery. It is<br>intended to be used only by<br>trained and qualified<br>personnel in antepartum<br>examination rooms, labor<br>and delivery rooms.<br>F6/F9 Fetal & Maternal<br>Monitor provides<br>Non-Stress testing for<br>pregnant women from the<br>28th week of gestation. It<br>can externally monitor the<br>FHRs using ultrasound and<br>uterine activity via a<br>TOCO transducer.<br>Alternatively, it can<br>internally monitor one of<br>the FHRs with DECG and<br>uterine activity with an<br>IUPC.<br>F6 Express/F9 Express<br>Fetal & Maternal Monitor<br>(hereinafter called F6<br>Express/F9 Express):<br>F6 Express/F9 Express<br>Fetal & Maternal Monitor<br>is intended for monitoring<br>physiological parameters<br>of pregnant women during | Same |
| | antepartum<br>examination,<br>labor and delivery. It is<br>intended to be used only by<br>trained and qualified<br>personnel in antepartum<br>examination rooms, labor<br>and delivery rooms.<br>F6 Express/F9 Express<br>Fetal & Maternal Monitor<br>is intended for providing<br>Non-Stress testing or fetal<br>monitoring for pregnant<br>women from the 28th week<br>of gestation. In addition, it<br>provides a solution for<br>maternal vital signs<br>monitoring. | antepartum examination,<br>labor and delivery. It is<br>intended to be used only by<br>trained and qualified<br>personnel in antepartum<br>examination rooms, labor<br>and delivery rooms.<br>F6 Express/F9 Express<br>Fetal & Maternal Monitor<br>is intended for providing<br>Non-Stress testing or fetal<br>monitoring for pregnant<br>women from the 28th week<br>of gestation. In addition, it<br>provides a solution for<br>maternal vital signs<br>monitoring. | |
| Electrical Safety | | | |
| Anti-electric-shock<br>degree: | FHR1, FHR2, TOCO, FM,<br>IUP: BF;<br>SpO2, NIBP: BF<br>(Defibrillator-proof);<br>DECG:CF;<br>ECG, TEMP: CF<br>(Defibrillator-proof);<br>FTS-3: FHR1, FHR2,<br>TOCO: BF<br>(Defibrillator-proof). | FHR1, FHR2, TOCO, FM,<br>IUP: BF;<br>SpO2, NIBP: BF<br>(Defibrillator-proof);<br>DECG: CF;<br>ECG, TEMP: CF<br>(Defibrillator-proof).<br>FTS-3: FHR1,FHR2,<br>TOCO: BF<br>(Defibrillator-proof). | Same |
| Degree of safety of<br>application in the<br>presence of<br>flammable gas: | Equipment not suitable for<br>use in presence of<br>flammable gases | Equipment not suitable for<br>use in presence of<br>flammable gases | Same |
| Degree of Protection<br>against Harmful<br>Ingress of Water | Main Unit:<br>IPX1, protected against<br>vertically falling water<br>drops (provided recorder<br>drawer is shut and the<br>monitor is not mounted on<br>the wall vertically) | Main Unit:<br>IPX1, protected against<br>vertically falling water<br>drops (provided recorder<br>drawer is shut and the<br>monitor is not mounted on<br>the wall vertically) | Same |
| | US/TOCO Transducers:<br>IPX8, protected against the<br>effects of continuous<br>emersion in water<br>FTS-3:<br>Base station: IPX1<br>(protected against<br>vertically falling water<br>drops)<br>Transducers: IPX8<br>(Protected against the<br>effects of continuous<br>immersion in water 1.1m<br>deep for 24 hours) | US/TOCO Transducers:<br>IPX8, protected against the<br>effects of continuous<br>emersion in water<br>FTS-3:<br>Base station: IPX1<br>(protected against<br>vertically falling water<br>drops)<br>Transducers: IPX8<br>(Protected against the<br>effects of continuous<br>immersion in water 1.1m<br>deep for 24 hours) | |
| Working mode: | Continuous running<br>equipment | Continuous running<br>equipment | Same |
| FHR (F6 / F6 Express/ F9 / F9 Express) | | | |
| Technique: | Pulse Doppler with<br>autocorrelation processing | Pulse Doppler with<br>autocorrelation processing | Same |
| Pulse Repetition<br>Frequency: | 2 KHz | 2 KHz | Same |
| Effective Radiating<br>Area: | 942 mm² ± 15%( F9/F9<br>Express/ FTS-3, 12<br>ultrasound crystals)<br>628 mm² ± 15%( F6/F6<br>Express, 8 ultrasound<br>crystals)<br>549.5 mm²± 15%( F6/F6<br>Express /FTS-3, 7<br>ultrasound crystals) | 942 mm² ± 15%( F9/F9<br>Express /FTS-3, 12<br>ultrasound crystals)<br>628 mm² ± 15%( F6/F6<br>Express, 8 ultrasound<br>crystals) | Different |
| TOCO (F6 / F6 Express/ F9 / F9 Express) | | | |
| TOCO Range: | 0-100 | 0-100 | Same |
| Resolution: | 1 | 1 | Same |
| DECG (F6 / F9 / F9 Express) | | | |
| Technique: | Peak-peak detection<br>technique | Peak-peak detection<br>technique | Same |
| Heart Rate Counting<br>Range: | 30 bpm ~ 240 bpm | 30 bpm ~ 240 bpm | Same |
| IUP (F6 / F9 / F9 Express) | | | |
| | | | |
| Pressure Range: | $0 ~ 100mmHg(0.0~13.3 kPa)$ | $0 ~ 100mmHg(0.0~13.3 kPa)$ | Same |
| Sensitivity: | $5uV/V/mmHg$ | $5uV/V/mmHg$ | Same |
| Resolution: | $1mmHg (0.1 kPa)$ | $1mmHg (0.1 kPa)$ | Same |
| Zero Mode: | Automatic (TOCO value becomes zero or below lasting for 30 seconds) / Manual | Automatic (TOCO value becomes zero or below lasting for 30 seconds)/ Manual | Same |
| MECG (F6 Express / F9 Express) | | | |
| Heart Rate Range | 30-240BPM | 30-240BPM | Same |
| Defibrillator Protection | YES | YES | Same |
| HR averaging method | Heart rate is computed by averaging the 12 most recent RR intervals. | Heart rate is computed by averaging the 12 most recent RR intervals. | Same |
| SpO2 (F6 Express/ F9 Express) | | | |
| Measuring Range: | 50% ~ 100% | 50% ~ 100%…
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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.