K212095 · Terumo Europe N.V. · FMI · Aug 22, 2022 · General Hospital
Device Facts
Record ID
K212095
Device Name
SurGuard3 Safety Hypodermic Needle
Applicant
Terumo Europe N.V.
Product Code
FMI · General Hospital
Decision Date
Aug 22, 2022
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 880.5570
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
The TERUMO SurGuard®3 SAFETY HYPODERMIC NEEDLE is intended for use in the aspiration and injection of fluids for medical purposes. The Terumo Safety Hypodermic Needle is compatible for use with standard luer lock syringes. Additionally, after withdrawal of the needle from the body, the attached needle safety sheath can be manually activated to cover the needle immediately after use to minimize risk of accidental needlestick.
Device Story
Single-use hypodermic needle consisting of stainless steel cannula and polypropylene hub; features hinged safety sheath with tooth-cannula and sheath-collar locking mechanisms. Operated manually by clinician; sheath activated one-handed via finger, thumb, or surface pressure immediately post-withdrawal to cover needle. Used for fluid aspiration/injection. Benefits patient and clinician by reducing accidental needlestick risk. Packaged in hard blister pack; sterilized via ethylene oxide.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data. Bench testing only. Validated per ISO 7864, ISO 9626, ISO 80369-7, ISO 6009, ISO 23908, and USP <788>. Biocompatibility addressed per ISO 10993-1. Sterilization validated per ISO 11135.
Technological Characteristics
Stainless steel cannula; polypropylene hub, protector, collar, and sheath; epoxy adhesive; polydimethylsiloxane lubricant. Manual operation. EO sterilization (ISO 11135). Hard blister packaging. Gauges: 19G, 21G, 25G. Lengths: 5/8", 1", 1 1/2".
Indications for Use
Indicated for aspiration and injection of fluids for medical purposes in patients requiring hypodermic needle use. Compatible with standard luer slip and luer lock syringes. Includes integrated safety sheath to minimize accidental needlestick risk.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
A hypodermic single lumen needle is a device intended to inject fluids into, or withdraw fluids from, parts of the body below the surface of the skin. The device consists of a metal tube that is sharpened at one end and at the other end joined to a female connector (hub) designed to mate with a male connector (nozzle) of a piston syringe or an intravascular administration set.
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August 22, 2022
Terumo Europe N.V. M.J. Aerts VP Regulatory & Vigilance Interleuvenlaan 40 Leuven, 3001 Belgium
Re: K212095
Trade/Device Name: SurGuard3 Safety Hypodermic Needle Regulation Number: 21 CFR 880.5570 Regulation Name: Hypodermic Single Lumen Needle Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FMI Dated: June 27, 2022 Received: June 27, 2022
Dear M.J. Aerts:
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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Sincerely,
CAPT Alan M. Stevens Assistant Director DHT3C: Division of Drug Delivery and General Hospital Devices. and Human Factors OHT3: Office of GastroRenal, ObGyn, General Hospital and Urology Devices Office of Product Evaluation and Quality Center for Devices and Radiological Health
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# Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K212095
Device Name SurGuard®3 SAFETY HYPODERMIC NEEDLE
Indications for Use (Describe)
The TERUMO SurGuard@3 SAFETY HYPODERMIC NEEDLE is intended for use in the aspiration and injection of fluids for medical purposes. The Terumo Safety Hypodermic Needle is compatible for use with standard luer lock syringes. Additionally, after withdrawal of the needle from the body, the attached needle safety sheath can be manually activated to cover the needle immediately after use to minimize risk of accidental needlestick.
Type of Use (*Select one or both, as applicable*)
| <span> <b> \[X] Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D) </b> </span> |
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| <span> \[] Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C) </span> |
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he-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) SUMMARY K212095
### 1. Submitter Information (807.92(a)(1))
| Prepared for: | TERUMO EUROPE N.V.<br>Interleuvenlaan 40,<br>3001 Leuven,<br>BELGIUM |
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| Prepared by/Contact person: | Mrs. M.J. Aerts – VP Regulatory & Vigilance<br>Tel. (+32) 16 38 13 53<br>Fax (+32) 16 40 02 49 |
| Date prepared: | August 19, 2022 |
### 2. Device Name (807.92(a)(2))
| Proprietary Name: | SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needle |
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| Common Name: | Hypodermic needle with safety sheath or needle with needle protection device |
| Classification Name: | Hypodermic Single Lumen Needle |
| Classification Panel: | General Hospital |
| Regulation: | 21 CFR §880.5570 |
| Product Code: | FMI |
| Classification: | Class II |
### 3. Predicate Devices (807.92(a)(3))
The legally marketed device(s) to which substantial equivalence is claimed:
-Primary Predicate Device: Terumo SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needle (K113422) manufactured by Terumo (Philippines) Corporation, 21 CFR §880.5570, Product Code: FMI, MEG
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-Predicate Device: Terumo SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needle (K122249) manufactured by Terumo (Philippines) Corporation, 21 CFR §880.5570, Product Code: FMI, MEG
#### 4. Reason for 510(k) Submission
This premarket notification [510(k)] is being submitted for the SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needle to provide supporting information that the proposed device is safe and effective and substantially equivalent to the following devices:
Primary Predicate Device: Terumo SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needle (K113422) manufactured by Terumo (Philippines) Corporation.
Predicate Device: Terumo SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needle (K122249) manufactured by Terumo (Philippines) Corporation
#### 5. Device Description (807.92(a)(4))
#### Principle of Operation Technology
The SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needle is operated manually or by manual process.
#### Design/Construction
The SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needle is a hypodermic single lumen needle, for single use consisting of stainless steel cannula that is sharpened at one end at the other end joined to a female luer connector (hub) made of polypropylene designed to be connected with a male luer connector (nozzle) of a hypodermic syringe. The SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodernic Needle is compatible for use with standard luer slip and luer lock syringes. The needles are packed in a hard blister made of thermoformable blister lidding paper. This device features a hinged safety sheath attached to the needle hub. The safety sheath contains two locking mechanisms, the tooth-cannula and sheath-collar which are simultaneously activated when manually pressed over the needle immediately after use and just prior to disposal to minimize the risk of accidental needlestick. The safety sheath is activated with a one-handed operation, using the finger, thumb, or surface activation.
The SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needle will be individually packaged and sterilized by ethylene oxide.
#### Specifications
The following table shows the product codes, needle gauge and needle length.
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# Table 5.2 Product Specifications
| PRODUCT CODE | NEEDLE<br>GAUGE | NEEDLE LENGTH | NEEDLE<br>BEVEL | CANNULA WALL |
|--------------|-----------------|---------------|-----------------|--------------|
| SG3-1925RB | 19 G (1.1 mm) | 1" (25 mm) | Long bevel | Thin wall |
| SG3-1938RB | 19 G (1.1 mm) | 1 ½" (38 mm) | Long bevel | Thin wall |
| SG3-2138RB | 21 G (0.8 mm) | 1 ½" (38 mm) | Long bevel | Thin wall |
| SG3-2516RB | 25 G (0.5 mm) | 5/8" (16 mm) | Long bevel | Thin wall |
### 6. Indications for Use (807.92(a)(5))
The TERUMO SurGuard®3 SAFETY HYPODERMIC NEEDLE is intended for use in the aspiration and injection of fluids for medical purposes. The Terumo Safety Hypodermic Needle is compatible for use with standard luer lock syringes. Additionally, after withdrawal of the attached needle safety sheath can be manually activated to cover the needle immediately after use to minimize risk of accidental needlestick.
Note: The indications for use are identical to the following predicate devices:
- Primary Predicate Device: Terumo SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needle (K113422) manufactured by Terumo (Philippines) Corporation.
- Predicate Device: Terumo SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodernic Needle (K122249) manufactured by Terumo -(Philippines) Corporation
### 7. Substantial Equivalence Comparison (807.92(a)(6))
SurGuard® 3 SAFETY HYPODERMC NEEDLE, the subject of this 510(k), is substantially equivalent in intended use, description/specifications, technology/principles of operformance to the following predicate devices:
- Primary Predicate Device: Terumo SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needle (K113422) manufactured by Terumo (Philippines) Corporation.
- Predicate Device: Terumo SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needle (K122249) manufactured by Terumo -(Philippines) Corporation
The similarities and differences are summarized in table 5.3.
# Table 5.3 Device Comparison Table
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| Characteristics | Subject Device:<br>SurGuard®3 Safety<br>Hypodermic Needle<br>(Terumo Europe, Belgium)<br>(K212095) | Primary Predicate device:<br>Terumo SurGuard®3 Safety<br>Hypodermic Needle<br>(Terumo (Philippines)<br>Corporation (Philippines))<br>(K113422) | Predicate device:<br>Terumo SurGuard®3 Safety<br>Hypodermic Needle<br>(Terumo (Philippines) Corporation<br>(Philippines))<br>(K122249) | Comments |
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| Manufacturer | Terumo Europe N.V. | Terumo (Philippines) Corporation | Terumo (Philippines) Corporation | Unchanged |
| Indications for Use* | The TERUMO SurGuard® 3<br>SAFETY HYPODERMIC<br>NEEDLE is intended for use in<br>the aspiration and injection of<br>fluids for medical purposes. The<br>Terumo Safety Hypodermic<br>Needle is compatible for use with<br>standard luer slip and luer lock<br>syringes. Additionally, after<br>withdrawal of the needle from the<br>body, the attached needle safety<br>sheath can be manually activated<br>to cover the needle immediately<br>after use to minimize risk of<br>accidental needlestick. | The TERUMO SurGuard® 3<br>SAFETY HYPODERMIC NEEDLE<br>is intended for use in the<br>aspiration and injection of fluids<br>for medical purposes. The Terumo<br>Safety Hypodermic Needle is<br>compatible for use with standard<br>luer slip and luer lock syringes.<br>Additionally, after withdrawal of<br>the needle from the body, the<br>attached needle safety sheath can<br>be manually activated to cover the<br>needle immediately after use to<br>minimize risk of accidental<br>needlestick. | The TERUMO SurGuard® 3 SAFETY<br>HYPODERMIC NEEDLE is intended for<br>use in the aspiration and injection of<br>fluids for medical purposes. The Terumo<br>Safety Hypodermic Needle is<br>compatible for use with standard luer<br>slip and luer lock syringes. Additionally,<br>after withdrawal of the needle from the<br>body, the attached needle safety sheath<br>can be manually activated to cover the<br>needle immediately after use to<br>minimize risk of accidental needlestick. | Unchanged |
| Materials | Cannula - Stainless Steel<br>Hub - Polypropylene/Masterbatch<br>Protector - Polypropylene<br>Adhesive - Epoxy Glue<br>Collar - Polypropylene<br>Sheath - Polypropylene<br>Lubricant - Polydimethylsiloxane | Cannula - Stainless Steel<br>Hub - Polypropylene/Masterbatch<br>Protector - Polypropylene<br>Adhesive - Epoxy Glue<br>Collar - Polypropylene<br>Sheath - Polypropylene<br>Lubricant - Polydimethylsiloxane | Cannula - Stainless Steel<br>Hub -Polypropylene/Masterbatch<br>Protector - Polypropylene<br>Adhesive - Epoxy Glue<br>Collar - Polypropylene<br>Sheath - Polypropylene<br>Lubricant - Polydimethylsiloxane | Unchanged |
| Design/<br>Constructions | The device consists of a<br>hypodermic needle with a hinged<br>safety sheath attached to the<br>connector hub. | The device consists of a<br>hypodermic needle with a hinged<br>safety sheath attached to the<br>connector hub. | The device consists of a hypodermic<br>needle with a hinged safety sheath<br>attached to the connector hub. | Unchanged |
| Characteristics | Subject Device:<br>SurGuard®3 Safety<br>Hypodermic Needle<br>(Terumo Europe, Belgium)<br>(K212095) | Primary Predicate device:<br>Terumo SurGuard®3 Safety<br>Hypodermic Needle<br>(Terumo (Philippines)<br>Corporation (Philippines))<br>(K113422) | Predicate device:<br>Terumo SurGuard®3 Safety<br>Hypodermic Needle<br>(Terumo (Philippines) Corporation<br>(Philippines))<br>(K122249) | Comments |
| Specifications | 19G x 1" (1.1 x 25 mm)<br>19G x 1 ½" (1.1 x 38 mm)<br>21G x 1 ½" (0.8 x 38 mm)<br>25G x 5/8" (0.5 x 16 mm) | 19G x 1" (1.1 x 25 mm)<br>19G x 1 ½" (1.1 x 38 mm)<br>21G x 1 ½" (0.8 x 38 mm) | 25G x 5/8" (0.5 x 16 mm) | Unchanged |
| Principle of<br>Operation | Manual | Manual | Manual | Unchanged |
| Unit packaging | Hard blister pack consisting of<br>blister lid coated paper and<br>thermoformable plastic film | Soft blister pack consisting of<br>blister lid coated paper and<br>thermoformable plastic film | Soft blister pack consisting of blister lid<br>coated paper and thermoformable<br>plastic film | Refer to<br>Substantial<br>Equivalence<br>Discussion |
| Sterilization | EO to SAL 10-6 | E-beam radiation to SAL 10-6 | E-beam radiation to SAL 10-6 | Refer to<br>Substantial<br>Equivalence<br>Discussion |
| Shelf life | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years | Unchanged |
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# Substantial Equivalence Discussion
SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needle is the same needle as the SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needles cleared in K113422 and K122249 given that:
- It has the same intended use and indications for use as the predicate devices ●
- It uses the same principles of operation ●
- It incorporates the same basic design ●
- It is manufactured from the same materials
- It is sterilized in accordance with validated methods ●
- It is sterilized to a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10-6 ●
- It has the same shelf life ●
The specifications of the subject device are the same of the ones already covered in K113422 and K122249.Terumo Europe buys SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needle in bulk from Terumo (Philippines) Corporation and then packs the product in a hard blister pack. Therefore, the difference is that the needle subject to this 510(k) file is packed in a hard blister pack consisting of blister lid coated paper and thermoformable plastic film instead of a soft blister pack, which is the case for the predicate devices. There is also a difference in the sterilization method (EO sterilization compared to E-beam sterilization) but the same sterility assurance level is achieved.
Based on the above explanation and supported by performance testing, it can be concluded that differences between the subject and the predicate devices do not impact safety and effectiveness.
### Table 5.4 Product specifications
| | Subject Device: | Primary Predicate<br>(K113422) | Predicate device<br>(K122249) |
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| Product<br>Specifications | 19G x 1" (1.1 x 25 mm)<br>19G x 1 ½" (1.1 x 38 mm)<br>21G x 1 ½" (0.8 x 38 mm)<br>25G x 5/8" (0.5 x 16 mm) | 19G x 1" (1.1 x 25 mm)<br>19G x 1 ½" (1.1 x 38 mm)<br>21G x 1 ½" (0.8 x 38 mm) | 25G x 5/8" (0.5 x 16 mm) |
### 8. Non Clinical Test (807.92(b)(1))
#### Performance
The design of the SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needle has been validated by Terumo Europe N.V. in accordance with the Design Control Requirements and recognized consensus standards that have been established for hypodermic needles under FDA product code FMI and 21CFR Section 880.5570:
ISO 7864:2016 "Sterile hypodermic needle for Single use"
ISO 9626: 2016 "Stainless steel needle tubing for the manufacturing of medical devices"
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ISO 80369-7: 2017 "Small bore connectors for liquids & gases in healthcare applications - Part 7: Connectors for intravascular or hypodermic applications
ISO 6009:2016 "Stainless steel needle tubing for the manufacturing of medical devices"
ISO 23908:2013 Sharps injury protection - Requirements and test methods - Sharps protection features for single-used hypodermic needles, catheters, introducers for catheters and needles used for blood sampling
USP <788> Particulate matter
#### Biocompatibility
The SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needles are categorized following the definitions in ISO 10993-1:2020 as external communicating devices that can indirectly contact the blood path up to 24 hours (short term exposure). Considering FDA Guidance document: Use of International Standard ISO-10993-1, "Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part-1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process", the following biological endpoints are addressed: cytotoxicity, sensitization, intracutaneous reactivity, toxicity (acute systemic toxicity, material-induced pyrogenicity, bacterial endotoxins) and haemocompatibility.
#### Sterilization
The sterility of the SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needles is assured by using a validated sterilization method qualified in accordance with ISO 11135:2014 "Sterilization of Health Care Products – Ethylene oxide – Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices".
The physical validation of the sterilizer is conducted to verify the temperature and humidity in the sterilization load and the pressure in the sterilizer during the whole cycle.
The biological validation is performed in accordance with ISO 11135:2014 Annex B "Conservative determination of lethal rate of the sterilization process - Overkill approach" part B.1.2.a "Half cycle approach". This resulted in a holding time of 120 min for the sterilization cycle to assure a SAL of at least 10° according to the requirements of ISO 11135:2014.
The products can therefore be labelled sterile in accordance with EN 556-1:2001/AC1:2006 "Sterilization of medical devices - Requirements for medical devices to be labelled STERILE - Part 1: Requirements for terminally sterilized medical devices".
In accordance with ISO 10993-7:2008/AC:2009: "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 7: Ethylene Oxide sterilization residual ethylene oxide level after aeration does not exceed 4 mg/device/day and the ethylene chlorohydrin level does not exceed 9 mg/device/day.
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Accelerated aging is performed based on ASTM F1980: "Standard Guide for Accelerated Aging of Sterile Barrier Systems for Medical Devices".
Simulated shipping is performed per ASTM D4169-16: "Standard Practice for Performance Testing of Shipping Containers and Systems".
### 9. Clinical Test (807.92(b)(2))
This 510(k) does not include data from clinical tests.
#### 10. Conclusion (807.92(b)(3))
In summary, the SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needle, manufactured by Terumo Europe, being the subject of this 510(k), is substantially equivalent in intended use, design, technology/principal of operation, materials, and performance to the following devices:
- Primary Predicate Device: Terumo SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needle -(K113422) manufactured by Terumo (Philippines) Corporation.
- -Predicate Device: Terumo SurGuard®3 Safety Hypodermic Needle (K122249) manufactured by Terumo (Philippines) Corporation
Differences between the devices do not raise any new issues of safety or effectiveness.
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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.