SeaSpine Meridian System, SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System
K200879 · SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation · MAX · Jun 10, 2020 · Orthopedic
Device Facts
Record ID
K200879
Device Name
SeaSpine Meridian System, SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System
Applicant
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation
Product Code
MAX · Orthopedic
Decision Date
Jun 10, 2020
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 888.3080
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The SeaSpine Meridian System interbody is indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. These DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). The interior of the device is to be used with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft, composed of cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone. The SeaSpine Meridian Interbody is intended for use with supplemental fixation. Degenerative disc disease is defined as back pain of discogenic origin, with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months of nonoperative treatment. The SeaSpine Meridian System No-Profile Interbody, when used with Screws and a No-Profile Locking Cover, is a standalone interbody implant indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level. The interior of the spacer component may be packed with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft, composed of cancellous bone. Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device. Hyperlordotic sizes (25 and 30 degrees) are intended for use with supplemental fixation. The SeaSpine Meridian System No-Profile Interbody, when used with Inline Fixation Anchors and a No-Profile Locking Cover, is indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level. The interior of the spacer component may be packed with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft, composed of cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone. Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device. The SeaSpine Meridian No-Profile Implants w/ Inline Fixation Anchors is intended for use with supplemental fixation. The SeaSpine Meridian System Interbody assembled with the Anterior Plate, when used with Screws and a Anterior Plate Locking Cover, is a standalone interbody implant indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the interior of the spacer component may be packed with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft, composed of cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone. Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device. Hyperlordotic sizes (25 and 30 degrees) are intended for use with supplemental fixation. The SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System is indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD, defined as back pain of discogenic origin, with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies). It is intended for use at either one level or two contiguous levels in the lumbar spine, from L2 to S1, for the treatment of DDD with up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). The interior of the interbody spacer component may be packed with autogenous bone graft material composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone. Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of nonoperative treatment prior to being treated with the device. The SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System is intended for use with supplemental fixation. The SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System assembled with the TruProfile Lateral Plate, when used with Screws, is a standalone interbody implant indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level. The interior of the spacer component may be packed with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft, composed of cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone. Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device. The SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System assembled with the 1-hole TruProfile Lateral Plate, when used with Screws, is intended for use with supplemental fixation.
Device Story
Intervertebral fusion devices; PEEK implants with central graft windows for autogenous/allogeneic bone graft; used in lumbar spine (L2-S1) to treat degenerative disc disease; may be used as standalone (with screws/anchors/plates) or with supplemental fixation; implanted by surgeons; provides structural support to facilitate spinal fusion; benefits include stabilization of disc space and promotion of bone growth.
Clinical Evidence
Bench testing only. Performed compression, compression-shear (ASTM F2077), subsidence (ASTM F2267), wear (ASTM F1877), expulsion, and static screw pushout testing. Validated sterility (SAL 10^-6) and bacterial endotoxin levels (ANSI/AAMI ST-72:2011).
Indicated for skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1, with or without Grade 1 spondylolisthesis, who have failed 6 months of non-operative treatment.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An intervertebral body fusion device is an implanted single or multiple component spinal device made from a variety of materials, including titanium and polymers. The device is inserted into the intervertebral body space of the cervical or lumbosacral spine, and is intended for intervertebral body fusion.
Special Controls
*Classification.* (1) Class II (special controls) for intervertebral body fusion devices that contain bone grafting material. The special control is the FDA guidance document entitled “Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device.” See § 888.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document.(2) Class III (premarket approval) for intervertebral body fusion devices that include any therapeutic biologic (e.g., bone morphogenic protein). Intervertebral body fusion devices that contain any therapeutic biologic require premarket approval.
(c)
*Date premarket approval application (PMA) or notice of product development protocol (PDP) is required.* Devices described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall have an approved PMA or a declared completed PDP in effect before being placed in commercial distribution.
Predicate Devices
SeaSpine Vu a•POD Intervertebral Body Fusion Device (K101310)
SeaSpine Vu a•POD Prime NanoMetalene Intervertebral Body Fusion Device (K162351)
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June 10, 2020
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation Aly Alvarez Sr. Specialist, Regulatory Affairs 5770 Armada Drive Carlsbad, California 92008
Re: K200879
Trade/Device Name: SeaSpine Meridian System, SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System Regulation Number: 21 CFR 888.3080 Regulation Name: Intervertebral Body Fusion Device Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: OVD, MAX Dated: March 31, 2020 Received: April 2, 2020
Dear Ms. Alvarez:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. Although this letter refers to your product as a device, please be aware that some cleared products may instead be combination products. The 510(k) Premarket Notification Database located at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpmn/pmn.cfm identifies combination product submissions. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you, however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Brent Showalter, Ph.D. Acting Assistant Director DHT6B: Division of Spinal Devices OHT6: Office of Orthopedic Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Ouality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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## Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K200879
#### Device Name
SeaSpine Meridian System and SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System
#### Indications for Use (Describe) SeaSpine Meridian System
Interbody Device (IBD) Implants (i.e., interbody implants used alone):
The SeaSpine Meridian System interbody is indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. These DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). The interior of the device is to be used with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft, composed of cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone. The SeaSpine Meridian Interbody is intended for use with supplemental fixation. Degenerative disc disease is defined as back pain of discogenic origin, with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months of nonoperative treatment.
#### No-Profile Implants w/ Screws:
The SeaSpine Meridian System No-Profile Interbody, when used with Screws and a No-Profile Locking Cover, is a standalone interbody implant indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level. The interior of the spacer component may be packed with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft, composed of cancellous bone. Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device. Hyperlordotic sizes (25 and 30 degrees) are intended for use with supplemental fixation.
#### No-Profile Implants w/ Inline Fixation Anchors:
The SeaSpine Meridian System No-Profile Interbody, when used with Inline Fixation Anchors and a No-Profile Locking Cover, is indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level. The interior of the spacer component may be packed with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft, composed of cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone. Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device. The SeaSpine Meridian No-Profile Implants w/ Inline Fixation Anchors is intended for use with supplemental fixation.
### TruProfile Interbody Implants:
The SeaSpine Meridian System Interbody assembled with the Anterior Plate, when used with Screws and a Anterior Plate Locking Cover, is a standalone interbody implant indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the interior of the spacer component may be packed with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft, composed of cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone. Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device. Hyperlordotic sizes (25 and 30 degrees) are intended for use with supplemental fixation.
#### SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System
Interbody Device (IBD) Implants (i.e., interbody implants used alone):
The SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System is indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with
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degenerative disc disease (DDD, defined as back pain of discogenic origin, with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies). It is intended for use at either one level or two contiguous levels in the lumbar spine, from L2 to S1, for the treatment of DDD with up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). The interior of the interbody spacer component may be packed with autogenous bone graft material composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone. Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of nonoperative treatment prior to being treated with the device.
The SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System is intended for use with supplemental fixation.
### TruProfile Interbody Implants:
The SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System assembled with the TruProfile Lateral Plate, when used with Screws, is a standalone interbody implant indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level. The interior of the spacer component may be packed with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft, composed of cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone. Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device.
The SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System assembled with the 1-hole TruProfile Lateral Plate, when used with Screws, is intended for use with supplemental fixation.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
X Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
# Contact Details
| Applicant Name: | SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation |
|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Address: | 5770 Armada Drive, Carlsbad CA |
| Phone number: | (760) 216-5622 |
| Fax number: | (760) 683-6874 |
| Contact person: | Aly Alvarez, Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
| Date Prepared: | March 30, 2020 |
| Device Name | |
| Trade Name: | 1. SeaSpine Meridian System<br>2. SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System |
| Common Name: | Intervertebral Body Fusion Device |
Classification Name: Intervertebral Fusion Device with Bone Graft, Lumbar (21 CFR 888.3080)
Class: ll
Product Code: MAX; OVD
# Legally Marketed Predicate Devices
| 510(k) Number | Product Code | Trade Name | Manufacturer |
|-----------------------------|--------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------|
| Primary Predicate Device | | | |
| K101310 | OVD | SeaSpine Vu a•POD<br>Intervertebral Body Fusion<br>Device | SeaSpine Orthopedics<br>Corporation (formerly<br>Theken Spine) |
| Additional Predicate Device | | | |
| K162351 | OVD | SeaSpine Vu a•POD Prime<br>NanoMetalene Intervertebral<br>Body Fusion Device | SeaSpine Orthopedics<br>Corporation |
| K181079 | MAX | Regatta Lateral System | SeaSpine Orthopedics<br>Corporation |
| Reference Predicate Device | | | |
| K200885 | KWQ | Meridian Anterior Plate System,<br>Regatta Lateral Plate System | SeaSpine Orthopedics<br>Corporation |
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## Device Description
The Seaspine Meridian and SeaSpine Regatta Lateral Systems are intervertebral fusion devices with large central graft windows which are packed with autogenous bone graft and/or allogenic bone graft, composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone prior to implantation. The implants are manufactured from PEEK (ASTM F2026) with tantalum (ASTM F560) or titanium alloy (ASTM F136) radiographic markers. The implants have a one-micron thick surface coat of commercially pure (CP) titanium (ASTM F67) and are sterile-packed. Both the Meridian and Regatta interbodies have the ability to accept an anterior or lateral faceplate and offer various configurations that can be used with bone screws or inline fixation, locking covers and an optional spin plate. The instruments included with the system facilitate the placement and adjustment of the interbody spacers, and removal if necessary. The instruments are placed in system-specific trays for storage, protection, and organization prior to and during the steam sterilization process.
## Intended Use/Indications for Use
## Meridian System
### Interbody Device (IBD) Implants (i.e., interbody implants used alone):
The SeaSpine Meridian System interbody is indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. These DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). The interior of the device is to be used with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft, composed of cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone. The SeaSpine Meridian Interbody is intended for use with supplemental fixation. Degenerative disc disease is defined as back pain of discogenic origin, with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. These patients should be skeletally mature and have had at least six (6) months of nonoperative treatment.
### No-Profile Implants w/ Screws:
The SeaSpine Meridian System No-Profile Interbody, when used with Screws and a No-Profile Locking Cover, is a standalone interbody implant indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level. The interior of the spacer component may be packed with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft, composed of cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone. Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device. Hyperlordotic sizes (25 and 30 degrees) are intended for use with supplemental fixation.
### No-Profile Implants w/ Inline Fixation Anchors:
The SeaSpine Meridian System No-Profile Interbody, when used with Inline Fixation Anchors and a No-Profile Locking Cover, is indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level. The interior of the spacer component may be packed with autogenous bone graft
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and/or allogeneic bone graft, composed of cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone. Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device. The SeaSpine Meridian No-Profile Implants w/ Inline Fixation Anchors is intended for use with supplemental fixation.
### TruProfile Interbody Implants:
The SeaSpine Meridian System Interbody assembled with the Anterior Plate, when used with Screws and a Anterior Plate Locking Cover, is a standalone interbody implant indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level. The interior of the spacer component may be packed with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft, composed of cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone. Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device. Hyperlordotic sizes (25 and 30 degrees) are intended for use with supplemental fixation.
## Regatta Lateral System
## Interbody Device (IBD) Implants (i.e., interbody implants used alone):
The SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System is indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD, defined as back pain of discogenic origin, with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies). It is intended for use at either one level or two contiguous levels in the lumbar spine, from L2 to S1, for the treatment of DDD with up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level(s). The interior of the interbody spacer component may be packed with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft material composed of cancellous and/or corticocancellous bone. Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device.
The SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System is intended for use with supplemental fixation.
## TruProfile Interbody Implants:
The SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System assembled with the TruProfile Lateral Plate, when used with Screws, is a standalone interbody implant indicated for use as an adjunct to fusion in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1. DDD is defined as back pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies. The DDD patients may also have up to Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at the involved level. The interior of the spacer component may be packed with autogenous bone graft and/or allogeneic bone graft, composed of cancellous, and/or corticocancellous bone. Patients must have undergone a regimen of at least six (6) months of non-operative treatment prior to being treated with the device.
The SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System assembled with the 1-hole TruProfile Lateral Plate, when used with Screws, is intended for use with supplemental fixation.
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## Summary of Technological Characteristics
The SeaSpine Meridian System and SeaSpine Regatta System is identical or similar to the cited predicate devices in regard to components, device description, intended use/indications for use, technological characteristics (operating principle, design, materials, manufacturing, etc.) and performance (mechanical safety).
The implants are used to treat the same conditions, have essentially the same precautions and contraindications for use, and represent a basic design concept in terms of safety and effectiveness, and differ only in design details and not functionality.
### Non-Clinical Testing
Mechanical performance in compression and compression-shear (ASTM F2077), subsidence (ASTM F2267), wear testing (ASTM F1877), expulsion, and static screw pushout was performed. Packaging, shipping and sterilization tests was also conducted to validate a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-6 and ensure maintenance of a sterile barrier. Bacterial Endotoxin testing (BET) was conducted in accordance with ANSI/AAMI ST- 72:2011.
### Conclusions
The submitted data demonstrates that the SeaSpine Meridian System and SeaSpine Regatta Lateral System is each as safe, as effective, and performs at least as safely and effectively as the cited legally marketed predicate.
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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.
